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Track 6: Technical Session 2: Empowering Hispanic Engineers' Success Towards Graduate Education with Hybrid Mentorship

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Federico Cifuentes-Urtubey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Paola Alexandra Baldaguez Medina, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez; Julie E Lorenzo, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Natasha Mamaril, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Paper ID #45202Empowering Hispanic Engineers’ Success Towards Graduate Education withHybrid MentorshipFederico Cifuentes-Urtubey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Federico Cifuentes-Urtubey is a Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research develops wireless system privacy enhancements for Wi-Fi protocols. While at Illinois, he interned at Apple, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and Sandia National Labs. He served as the Graduate Ambassador in the SHPE chapter on campus to support a community of Hispanic graduate students in engineering. He has

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Track 1: Technical Session 1: Supporting Engineering Graduate Students to Create Inclusive Learning Environments: A Professional Development Program at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

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Katherine R. McCance, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Education, 2025 Supporting Engineering Graduate Students to Create Inclusive Learning Environments: A Professional Development Program at a Hispanic-Serving Institution Keywords: Graduate, undergraduate, engineering IntroductionIncreasing diversity and equity remains a national goal for STEM (science, technology,engineering, and mathematics) education in the United States [1], as men and white individualscontinue to receive a disproportionate share of STEM bachelor's degrees and are overrepresentedin the national STEM workforce [2]. Creating cultures of inclusion at institutions and withinSTEM departments and classrooms is vital for the success of

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Track 4: Technical Session 7: An exploration of the relationship between physical, social, and emotional resource access and the development of engineering identity and belonging

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Anne-Marie C.A. Zamor, Rowan University; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University

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Paper ID #45136An exploration of the relationship between physical, social, and emotionalresource access and the development of engineering identity and belongingAnne-Marie C.A. Zamor, Rowan UniversityDr. Justin Charles Major, Rowan University Dr. Justin C. Major (they/them) is an Assistant Professor of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University where they leads ASPIRE Lab (Advancing Student Pathways through Inequality Research in Engineering). Justin’s research focuses on low-income students, engineering belonging and marginalization mechanisms, adverse childhood experiences, and feminist approaches to EER, and

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Track 1: Technical Session 4: The Effects of Group Size on the Experiences of First-Year Engineering Students in Mixed Gender Groups

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Koenraad E Gieskes, State University of New York at Binghamton; Ioana Elena Tiu, State University of New York at Binghamton

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gender ratio and group size on both female and male-identifyingstudents is crucial for creating an optimal learning environment for the entire class. AtBinghamton University, only about 26% of undergraduate engineering students identify aswomen, highlighting the need for this research.In a 2020 article in the International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning, Al Mulhimet al. extensively explored how group size directly impacts student success in projects and finalgrades. The study compared large groups (7-8 people) and smaller groups (3-4 people), findingthat students generally perceived larger groups more positively and tended to perform better.However, the paper emphasizes that other underlying factors contribute to the success

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CANCELLED: Track 3: Technical Session 2: Learning and Adopting Principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice through the Development of a Sustainability Mindset Among First Year Engineering Students

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Krystal Colón-Rivera, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nayda G. Santiago P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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.” Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, no. 105 (March). https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2810.Harlan, Sharon L., David N. Pellow, J. Timmons Roberts, Shannon Elizabeth Bell, William G. Holt, and Joane Nagel. 2015. “Climate Justice and Inequality.” In Climate Change and Society: Sociological Perspectives, edited by Riley E. Dunlap and Robert J. Brulle, 0. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199356102.003.0005.Hess, Justin L., Athena Lin, Andrew Whitehead, and Andrew Katz. 2024. “How Do Ethics and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Relate in Engineering? A Systematic Review.” Journal of Engineering Education 113 (1): 143–63. https://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20571.Kimmerer, Robin Wall

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Track 7: Technical Session 1: Agriculture & Nutrition for Girls While Encouraging Leadership & Stem-Enrichment (ANGELS) Program

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Sandra C Affare, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Marissa McElrone, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Rachelle Pedersen, Texas Tech University

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Paper ID #45151Agriculture & Nutrition for Girls While Encouraging Leadership & Stem-Enrichment(ANGELS) ProgramDr. Sandra C Affare, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Dr. Sandra C. Affare is an Adjunct Professor in the Engineering Management and Technology Department at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). Teaching at UTC is a surreal opportunity as she obtained a B.S. in Engineering and MBA with a concentration in Production and Operations Management there. She earned a doctorate in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a concentration in Engineering Management from the University of

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Track 2: Technical Session 5: From Barriers to Bridges: The GEES Program's Impact on Low-Income Master's Students' Success and Professional Development

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Ximing Li, University of Pittsburgh; Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh; Keith Trahan, University of Pittsburgh; Tagbo Herman Roland Niepa, Carnegie Mellon University

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and their career progression in STEM fields [1]-[2].In order to bridge these gaps, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships inScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) has fundedprograms aimed at supporting students through scholarships, mentorship, and careerdevelopment. The Graduate Engineering Education Scholarship (GEES) of the University ofPittsburgh is one of the success cases of the NSF S-STEM (Track 2) initiative. The GEESprogram, launched 2019 by the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering(SSoE), is an attempt to address the financial issues that low-income students face. There aretwo primary objectives: (1) to increase access to Master of Science (MS) degrees

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Track 5: Technical Session 4: The Next Leaders Academy: Learned Experience from an AI Summer Camp Experience

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Delano White, The Gaskins Foundation; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati

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prepare students of all ages to become Technology, Engineering and provide the highest level of service to students, leaders in STEM using algebra, Mathematics (STEM) is used for positive teachers and administrators. TGF develops programming, and design concepts. impact, promoting social good and solutions to increase the number of students ethical considerations in all who are prepared to enter into technological advancements. and matriculate through collegiate STEM

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Track 2: Technical Session 2: Bridging Futures Takes a Village: A Pre-College Collaborative Education and Research Approach to Broaden Participation of Underrepresented Population in STEM Career Pathways

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Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Chloe Hincher, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Veronica Mbaneme, North Carolina State University; Sarah Olivia Harris, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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anR1 institution to enhance diversity and inclusion in engineering and computer science fields bydeveloping an innovative research program that prepares URM students for future success inthese fields.Background: In recent years, government officials, educators, and industry leaders have expressed concernabout the lack of diversity and inadequate training of professionals in Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. This issue carries significant implications foreconomic sustainability, scientific advancement, and national security [2]-[4]. In the UnitedStates, the underrepresentation of minority groups in STEM remains a persistent challenge.Specifically, the STEM education system is predominantly Caucasian, with

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Track 6: Technical Session 5: Development of a measure of intersectional socioeconomic inequality that extends beyond income

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Justin Charles Major, Rowan University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University

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barrier.Dr. Allison Godwin, Cornell University Allison Godwin, Ph.D. is the Dr. G. Stephen Irwin ’67, ’68 Professor in Engineering Education Research (Associate Professor) in the Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University. She is also the Associate Director of the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility and a McCormick Teaching Excellence Institute Research Fellow. Her research focuses on how identity, among other affective factors, influences diverse groups of students to choose engineering and persist in engineering. She also studies how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering foster or hinder belonging, motivation, and identity

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Track 7: Technical Session 3: Latine STEM Doctoral Students' Perceptions Regarding Doctoral Mentoring Relationships - A Qualitative Study

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Dilara Yaya-Bryson Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Lisa R Merriweather, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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faculty mentors, (2) careeraspirations and the expectations for acquiring skills and knowledge to become independentprofessionals, and (3) imprints of gender and culture intersections within the STEM context.Findings discussed the need for radical updates to the STEM culture through redefiningmentoring practices. STEM Doctoral Scene in the United StatesDoctoral programs have been recognized as advanced degrees students pursue to deepen theirintellectual knowledge and advance their career opportunities. Students willingly enter theseprograms with a desire to excel in their career paths. In particular, with the increasing emphasison the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), doctoral programsare

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CANCELLED: Track 6: Technical Session 2: Gender Differences in Global Identity Development: Implications for Intercultural Competence in Higher Education

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Vidya Reddy Madana, Purdue University

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Paper ID #45177Gender Differences in Global Identity Development: Implications for InterculturalCompetence in Higher EducationDr. Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Aparajita Jaiswal is an Intercultural Research Specialist at the Center for Intercultural Learning, Mentoring, Assessment and Research (CILMAR), Purdue University. She completed her Ph.D. in 2022 from the Department of Computer and Information Technology, Purdue University. Her research interest lies at the intersection of Intercultural learning, Sociology of learning, Human-computer interaction, and STEM Education.Dr. Sakhi

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Track 6: Technical Session 3: Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Journeys and Triumphs of Faculty Women of Color in STEM Academia

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Kemesha Gabbidon, University of South Florida; Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida

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. Her current research is aimed at investigating intersectional stigma and how it affects HIV-related outcomes in Tampa Bay by applying participatory qualitative methods. Dr. Gabbidon also teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Psychology including Cultural Competence, Program Evaluation, and Health Psychology.Dr. Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida Dr. Saundra Johnson Austin has dedicated her career to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging of students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers. Her research is grounded in the effective implementation of STEM curricula in urban middle schools. Johnson Austin began her

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Track 1: Technical Session 6: "Use of a multi-level self-study to engage campus stakeholders and improve STEM student learning outcomes "

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Jennifer Speed, Texas State University; Don Pair, University of Dayton

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had previouslybeen formally enrolled in a STEM major but had transferred to another major program of study).We used the UCLA HERI definition for STEM majors [21]. The majors represented in theSTEM focus groups included: Mechanical Engineering, Health Sciences, Discover Engineering,Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering Technology, Dietetics, Computer Engineering,Electrical Engineering, Discover Sciences, Civil Engineering, Environmental Biology,Mechanical Engineering Technology, Geology, Electrical and Computer EngineeringTechnology, Psychology, Aerospace Engineering, Pre-Medicine, Sustainability, and Biology. Thenew majors represented by former STEM majors included: Marketing, Sociology, and Women’sand Gender Studies.For current and

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Track 2: Technical Session 1: Pulled In or Pushed Out? Underrepresented Minority High School Students Describe Socio-environmental Factors Shaping STEM Persistence and Post-Secondary Plans

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Alexis Grace Daniels, Johns Hopkins University; Rachel E Durham; Michael L Falk, The Johns Hopkins University; Alisha Nicole Sparks, The Johns Hopkins University; Emily J Yanisko, American University

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Development from UMBC. She has her Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certificate in Mathematics for Grades 7 – 12 with an Administrator I Supervisor and Assistant Principal Endorsement. She previously worked at Baltimore City Public Schools in the Office of Enrollment, Choice, and Transfers and taught math at Digital Harbor High School. She also coordinated the summer program for Baltimore Freedom Schools and was the Director of the K-12 Programs at the Center for Women and Information Technology (CWIT) managing several NSF grants there. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Pulled in or pushed out? Underrepresented minority high school students describe socio

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Track 2: Technical Session 1: Pathways into Statistics and Data Science for Low-Income, Academically Talented Undergraduate Students

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Erin Carll, University of Washington; Aryaa Rajouria, University of Washington; Rebecca Schachtman, University of Washington; Judith E Canner; Jackie Bryce Miller, University of California, Santa Barbara; Abel Rodriguez, University of Washington

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passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in statistics and data science education and is also interested in leveraging technology for student understanding.Abel Rodriguez, University of Washington ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Pathways into Statistics and Data Science for Academically Talented Students with Low IncomesDraft Abstract:Statistics and data science (SDS) is a rapidly growing field, yet this growth is disparate, withindividuals holding marginalized identities underrepresented. The developing nature of SDSposes an opportunity to broaden representation and bolster equity via student recruitment and todo so relatively

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Track 7: Technical Session 6: Using Grant Transition Periods to Improve Program Evaluation & Offerings; Case Study: Washington Space Grant

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Rae Jing Han, University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity; Erin Carll, University of Washington; Kam H Yee, University of Washington; Brenda N Martinez, University of Washington

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; Research for STEM Equity.Dr. Erin Carll, University of Washington Erin Carll is the associate director at the University of Washington Center for Evaluation and Research for STEM Equity (CERSE). Her evaluation and research focus on efforts to expand equity and inclusion in the STEM fields, including through community building and leveraging existing assets. She currently serves on the Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN) Board of Directors and the Society for Women Engineers Research Advisory Council. Erin has published research in the fields of engineering education, housing, neighborhoods, and the carceral system. She earned a PhD and MA in sociology as well as a certificate in demographic methods and a

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CANCELLED: Track 2: Technical Session 6: Exploring Gender Dynamics in Intercultural Competence Development through a Study Abroad Program

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Vidya Reddy Madana, Purdue University

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. Her expertise extends to facilitating workshops and training sessions, catering to the needs of both staff and students within Purdue University.Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Sakhi Aggrawal is a Graduate Research Fellow in Computer and Information Technology department at Purdue University. She completed her master’s degree in Business Analytics from Imperial College London and bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology and Organizational Leadership from Purdue University. She worked in industry for several years with her latest jobs being as project manager at Google and Microsoft. Her current research focuses on integrating project management processes in undergraduate