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CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 6: Think-Aloud Insights: Exploring QuantCrit Challenges and Diverse Survey Responses Among Undergraduate Engineering Students

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Sheila Kathryn Castro, University of Florida; Bruce Frederick Carroll, University of Florida; Janice Mejía, Northwestern University; Kent J. Crippen, University of Florida

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addressing this need as itprepares future engineering researchers and practitioners. Despite increased representation ofminoritized individuals in recent years [1], statistics show that women and other minorities (e.g.,racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic), are less likely to pursue graduate school compared to theirWhite male counterparts. Prior literature exploring the experiences of undergraduate minoritizedstudents tends to focus on deficit-based perspectives, such as lack of language proficiencies anddifficulties assimilating to university culture [2]. While acknowledging these barriers isimportant, understanding the skills and knowledge these students hold and how they use theseassets to navigate their institution can provide a clear, tangible

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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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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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Track 4: Technical Session 2: Using Strategic Planning Processes to Promote Success for Undergraduate CS Students at a Systemic Level

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Jamie Huber Ward, NCWIT; S. Kiersten Ferguson; Sherri L Sanders

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2216561. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.1 Overview of NCWIT’s Philosophy2NCWIT Undergraduate System ModelOrganizational Change Process Communicating for Change Evidence-based tools help establish credibility by explaining a vision ofchange and how it is grounded in theories, best practices, and resources. Creator: https://pixy.org/ | Credit: https://pixy.org/763757/ Copyright: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Use Compelling Evidence “[I have met] an incredible

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Track 5: Technical Session 3: Utilizing Campus Engagement for the Development of an ADVANCE Faculty Leadership Initiative

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Lisa A Kunza, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Brooke Lamonte Long-Fox, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Lance A Roberts P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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asproponents for gender equity and inclusivity and carry the lessons learned in training into alltheir activities across campus. Over the course of the A&A program, 47 faculty, staff, andadministrators were trained as Allies. The Advocates led round-table discussions in theirworkshops and resulting discussions indicated a disjunct in views of equity between faculty andadministration.Facilitated Peer Mentor CirclesMentoring strategic planning sessions were held for faculty by rank with members grouped into(1) Research Scientists, (2) Non-tenure track Teaching Faculty, (3) Tenure-track AssistantProfessors, (4) Associate Professors, and (5) Full Professors, Program Chairs & DepartmentHeads. These sessions engaged over 70% of campus faculty

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Track 6: Technical Session 6: WIP: Factors Influencing Faculty Pedagogical Decisions around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) in Engineering: A Comparative Case Study

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Avis Carrero, Tufts University

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Pedagogical Decisions around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) in Engineering: A Comparative Case StudyIntroduction Integrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) into engineering education isincreasingly recognized as essential for fostering transformative change. By highlighting thesocial and political dimensions of engineering practice and design, DEIJ initiatives addresslongstanding challenges in the field. Scholars have recently prioritized embedding social issuesacross various curricular contexts [1] - [3], underpinned by research that demonstrates howinclusive curricula enhance students' comprehension of engineering problems by situating themwithin real-world contexts [4

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Track 6: Technical Session 4: WIP: investigate recruitment strategies used by engineering bridge and success programs to recruit underserved students

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Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University; Lynette Michaluk, West Virginia University; N’Diya Harris, Wright State University; Ansley Lynn Shamblin, West Virginia University

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disabled students.To broaden participation and increase diversity in engineering and computing majors in 4-yearuniversities and colleges, bridge and success programs (also called intervention programs in someliterature) such as summer bridge, engineering scholar, and bootcamp have been used to supportstudents’ college transition and retention [1-8]. Some were initially created with federal fundingsupport from U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Engineering,Technology, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) and Louis Stokes Alliances for MinorityParticipation Program (LSAMP) [9] and institutionalized later. Both S-STEM Scholars programand LSAMP Scholars program not only provide financial support to student participants but

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Track 5: Technical Session 7: WIP: Perceptions of Instructional Practices among Engineering College Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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Xiaping Li, University of Michigan; Nolgie O. Oquendo-Colón, University of Michigan; Musabbiha Zaheer; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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environment, primarilylecture-based courses, and long-term assignments.Extensive evidence supports the idea that effective teaching practices can enhanceacademic success, including: 1. Building a positive rapport with instructors: Negative interactions and communication with instructors can have lasting effects on these students (Perry & Franklin, 2006). One study discovered that students with ADHD heavily rely on instructor support, especially in response to accommodation requests like extended test time or written lecture notes, to succeed in college. 2. Employing an instructional style that fosters learning: The instructional style also plays a crucial role in the academic success of these students since

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Track 3: Technical Session 5: Work In Progress: Understanding Servingness for Minoritized Students in Introductory Computing Courses at a Hispanic Serving Community College

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Sarah L Rodriguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Antarjot Kaur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Paul Charles Bigby Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Taylor Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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she served as an instructor for the first-year professional development seminar and as coordinator for the summer bridge program. Her research interests include equity in engineering education, middle-years of engineering, and engineering student support for post-traditional students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Good [Insert time i.e., morning, afternoon, or evening]! Todaywe’ll be focused on understanding servingness for Minoritizedstudents in Introductory Computing Courses at a HispanicServing Community College.My name is 1) Antarjot Kaur and I’m a second year Ph.D student situated in the Engineering Education department at Virginia Tech 2) Paul Bigby and I am also a

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CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 5: Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!

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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University

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education faces, and manyorganizations face, in recruiting diverse talent is also known. According to ChatGPT 4.0(September 2, 2024) and edited to be represented in a figure format (Figure 1), we highlight justsome of the challenges that hinder organizations from building diverse teams. Some of thesechallenges that hinder higher education and hinder engineering education too include: • Biases in Recruitment Processes • Biased Institutional Barriers and Practices • Misalignment of Goals and Practices • Resistance to Change • Company Culture and Lack of Inclusivity • Resource Constraints to Implement Effective Strategies • Lack of Diversity

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Track 4: Technical Session 3: A narrative study of food insecure students in engineering and computing

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Justin Charles Major, Rowan University

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A narrative study of food insecurestudents in engineering and computing Justin C. Major, Ph.D 2025 CoNECD Conference This material is based upon grants supported by the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (NJOSHE). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the reviews of NJOSHE. 1 Hunger is a serious issue among college students. • ~24-30% of college

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Track 2: Technical Session 4: A Descriptive Study on Biased and Non-Inclusive Language Use in the Engineering Education Research Community

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Xingchen Xu, Arizona State University; Anjing Dai, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Li Tan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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proceedings were extracted and analyzed for this purpose.These proceedings constitute a significant portion of current scholarly research in engineeringeducation and offer a robust foundation for examining trends in language use over this three-yearperiod. To identify biased language, we utilized a keyword-based model, drawing keywords fromthe language guidelines of the APA 7th edition, which emphasize the importance of inclusiveand bias-free language. We identified 85 keywords that could potentially induce bias,categorizing them by subject area in engineering education, as detailed in Table 1. This approachled to the initial identification of 5,134 potential instances of language bias. A subsequentmanual review was then conducted to exclude

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Track 2: Technical Session 7: "Three strikes, you're out"¦ actually, that's four strikes": Transgressive Teacher and Student Humor in a Pre-College Engineering Classroom

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George Schafer, Drexel University; Christopher George Wright, Drexel University (Tech.) (MERGED)

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(Tech.) (MERGED) Dr. Wright is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, & Curriculum in Drexel University’s School of Education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 “Three strikes, you’re out… actually, that’s four strikes”: Transgressive Teacher and Student Humor in a Pre-College Engineering Classroom George Schafer (they/them), Christopher Wright (he/him) Drexel University School of EducationCoNECD Presentation Page 1 of 22OVERVIEWIntroductionContext of StudyHumor and EquityTheoretical ApproachThemes from AnalysisConclusionCoNECD Presentation Page 2 of 22 CONTEXT OF STUDY

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Track 2: Technical Session 2: "Si no servimos, no servimos": A Pilot Study on the Influence of Perceived Advisor Support on Graduate Student Thesis Self-Efficacy

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Abimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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practices andstructures that form an HSI. The multitude of practices and structures of an institution that can besteered towards servingness are defined as Structures for Serving in the framework. In turn, themeasurable outcomes in the student’s experiences that result from these structures, encompassingacademic and non-academic outcomes, are considered Indicators for Serving in the framework.As a relationship has been characterized as being directly influenced by an institution's policies,practices, organizational culture, and structures (NASEM, 2018), we use the HSI Servingnessframework to characterize graduate faculty advising as a potential Structure for Serving. In thisline, we consider the students’ TSE an Indicator of Serving.Figure 1. A

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Track 3: Technical Session 3: A Strategic Program Overhaul: Increasing the Success of Women in Engineering Technology

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Leah Mackin, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)

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students in CET - Invested in SWAG items (Total ~ $1000) Actions Taken 1. Targeting First-Year Students a. Recognizing the comments about the Accepted Student Overnight as a welcoming tradition, we wanted to ensure that we were making connection with incoming class of students to our College b. Creating a CampusGroups page - the online portal for Student Activities and Student Organization/Club management c. Participated in the New Student Orientation Move-in Days Resource Fair for new students and families 2. Sending emails to all women students in our College to join the new WIT CampusGroups page a. Previously a newsletter was

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Track 5: Technical Session 6: Advancing Accessibility: Leveraging Technology to Empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in STEM Higher Education

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Sunday David Ubur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sarah Over, Virginia Tech; Denis Gracanin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; C. Cozette Comer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) fields. However, Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students remainsignificantly underrepresented in higher education, particularly in STEM disciplines [1], [2].Despite concerted efforts by organizations such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) andAccessComputing to promote inclusivity [3], DHH students continue to encounter unique * uburs@vt.edu † sarah.over@vt.edu ‡ cozette@vt.edu § gracanin@vt.edubarriers. These barriers include communication challenges, limited accessibility toSTEM-specific vocabulary, and a lack of tailored educational tools that address their needs.Current technological interventions, such as e-learning platforms and captioning tools, whilebeneficial, often fall short of

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Track 6: Technical Session 6: An Exploratory Analysis of Cultural Capital Among Black Engineering Students at Minority Serving Institutions

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Jerrod A Henderson, University of Houston - COE; Cheery Chukwukelu, University of Houston; David Horton Jr., University of Houston

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some of their demographics. ○ There are 4 males and 1 female student ○ Three of the participants are HSI students and two were HBCU students.●Data Analysis• Teamwork! : Two sessions of team data analysis led by author 1. Times of calibration were team sessions that helped curb authors’ bias and influences on the data analysis by bringing in other team members of the lab to weigh in on transcript analysis and interpretations. • For the team sessions, five of the lab members were given one transcript to look through and code inductively. When we arrived at the session, we discussed our different ideas and themes we assigned to participant’s experiences. Many of the themes were similarly

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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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‭Participation‬ ‭and‬ ‭success‬ ‭in‬ ‭engineering‬ ‭programs‬‭remain‬‭a‬‭significant‬‭concern‬‭for‬‭educational‬ ‭institutions‬ ‭and‬ ‭the‬ ‭workforce.‬ ‭Engineering‬ ‭expertise‬ ‭is‬ ‭essential‬ ‭for‬ ‭addressing‬ ‭and‬ ‭solving‬ ‭pressing‬‭societal‬‭problems,‬‭from‬‭infrastructure‬‭development‬‭to‬‭technological‬‭innovation‬‭[1].‬‭As‬ ‭such, ensuring that students enter and complete engineering programs is paramount.‬‭ elonging‬ ‭and‬ ‭engineering‬ ‭identity‬ ‭are‬ ‭pivotal‬ ‭in‬ ‭supporting‬ ‭participation‬ ‭and‬ ‭success‬ ‭in‬B‭engineering‬ ‭programs.‬ ‭Belonging‬ ‭refers‬ ‭to‬ ‭the‬ ‭fundamental‬ ‭human‬ ‭need‬ ‭to‬ ‭feel‬ ‭connected,‬ ‭accepted,‬‭and‬‭valued‬‭within‬‭a‬‭group‬‭or‬‭environment‬‭[2

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Track 5: Technical Session 2: Barriers in the Workplace: An Analysis of Engineering Workplace Culture and Climate

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Susan Sajadi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Katherine Drinkwater, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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-solving because‬ ‭engineers play a pivotal role in solving complex problems for the betterment of society‬‭[1]‬‭.‬ ‭However, the field of engineering has high attrition, meaning that many people with engineering‬ ‭degrees decide to leave the field‬‭[2]‬‭. Further, women‬‭and engineers with marginalized identities‬ ‭leave the field at higher rates‬‭[3], [4]‬‭. One of the‬‭reasons that engineers cite leaving the‬ ‭profession is due to organizational climate, as reported by 30% of women surveyed by the‬ ‭Society of Women Engineers‬‭[5]‬‭.‬‭ orkplace culture includes the values, beliefs, and norms of a company that its employees share,‬W‭and a positive workplace culture is necessary for the success of the business and the

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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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Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Journeys and Triumphs of Faculty Women of Color (FWoC) in STEM AcademiaWelcome audience and introduce presentation 1 Introduction of Speakers The Problem The Significance Agenda Research Questions Methodology Findings Discussion Next StepsBriefly review agenda

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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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-REU), which provides intensivementorship and research opportunities to over 20 undergraduate engineering students. TheGCSP-REU specifically targets students from marginalized populations and those without priorresearch experience; thus catalyzing their future successes [1]. The ECHS aligns with similar principles, focusing on holistic education to address the NAEGrand Challenges. It is dedicated to developing URM students by integrating project-basedlearning, problem-based inquiry, project management, and research skill into its curriculum. TheECHS and GCSP share core values and objectives, making their partnership a strategic effort toincrease participation in engineering higher education and provide students with the supportnecessary for

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Track 4: Technical Session 6: Building a Future in STEM: The Girl Scouts and a University Partnership

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Elizabeth Hart, University of Dayton

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impact on our Challenge Seeking outcome. ▪ Some leaders are intimidated to offerGirl Scouts engineering badges ▪ Access to university facilities, equipment, and expertise.of the USA ▪ Access to college role modelsSpecific STEM Activities and BadgesFacilitated THINK LIKE AN ENGINEERING JOURNEY FOR BROWNIES & JUNIORS Grade Level ▪ Brownies – grades 2 – 3 ▪ Juniors – grade 4 – 5 Badge Requirements: 1. Find out how engineers use design thinking to solve problems. 2. Do 3 design thinking activities

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Track 3: Technical Session 2: Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Intersectional Leadership to Foster Inclusive Excellence in STEM

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Beth Anne Johnson, Lamar Creative Co. ; Ershela L. Sims, WEPAN, Inc.; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Bridging the Gap LEVERAGING INTERSECTIONAL LEADERSHIP TO FOSTER INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE IN STEM Lamar Creative Co.In an evolving professional landscape, the need for inclusive excellence in STEM is morecritical than ever. This presentation will explore the intersectional leadership strategiesthat executive leaders can employ to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment inspite of today's political challenges.CoNECD Presentation 2025 Acker Coley Johnson Sims Page 1 of 24 AGENDA Our Mission We answer: How & Why Your Job is Difficult We

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Track 7: Technical Session 4: Diversity in STEM: Strategies of Professional Engineering Organizations in Recruiting and Retaining Women from Minority-Serving Institutions

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Rebeca Petean, Society of Women Engineers; Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers

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. in Educational Policy and Planning from UT Austin. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Strategic Insights into Recruiting and Retaining Women in STEM at Minority-Serving InstitutionsIntroductionThe culture in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is often perceived as awelcoming and inclusive environment—where success is believed to be the result of objectivelydetermined merit, training, and hard work [1], [2]. A space where if we have the knowledge,training, and skill set coupled with enough ambition to do the job—and do well at our job—wewill naturally progress up the ladder of success via promotions and other forms of

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

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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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undergraduate students specifically. Previous work on peer mentorship focuseson how mentoring exposes and prepares undergraduates for graduate education, and wecontribute to this discussion by analyzing specific traits and strategies that make peer mentoringeffective towards cultivating students’ interest in graduate school. Our study explores successfactors in peer mentoring of students from underrepresented groups in STEM.We developed a mentoring program between Hispanic graduate and Hispanic undergraduatestudents to identify aspects of peer mentoring that may increase Hispanic representation inadvanced STEM degree programs. We aim to address these questions: 1) How do interactionsbetween mentoring pairs affect access to professional resources? 2

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Track 3: Technical Session 4: Engaging Two-Year Students in STEM: A Professional STEM Society's Efforts to Support Community College Students

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Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers; Beth C McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College; Sohn Paul Cook, Society of Women Engineers

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’ STEM degrees.BackgroundIn 2017, researchers from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) sought to understand thesuccess rates of students who began their postsecondary education at a community college inpersisting and completing bachelor’s degrees in engineering and technology. Their hypothesiswas that community college women were moving out of these majors at higher rates than theirmale counterparts, a phenomenon that has historically been seen in four-year STEM programs[1]. With community colleges serving as a popular pathway for underrepresented students inSTEM, efforts to increase diversity in engineering and technology professions must considerways to increase success of students who begin their studies at a two-year college. Given

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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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paperdescribes our development process and the final model we developed.Purpose and Research QuestionsSocioeconomic inequality is an intersectional experience (Mutua, 2008; McCall, 2002; Bixby,2024); measurement techniques are needed that reflect its holism. In this paper, we describe ourprocedure for developing a collective measure of intersectional socioeconomic inequality, theModel of Intersectional Socioeconomic Inequality, that includes the finite domains whereintersectionality exists, including, but not limited to, neighborhoods, educational contexts, and theworkplace.The research questions driving this work are as follows:1) Which traditional measures of socioeconomic status can be modeled collectively to describe the complexities of

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Track 5: Technical Session 3: Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion for First-Generation Students: A First Year Seminar Course Approach

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Alandra Kahl, Pennsylvania State University, Greater Allegheny

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-generation date. implemented. students to enroll. ● Enrollment has steadily increased, from 20 students in the first semester to 35 in the latest semester. This growth demonstrates the positive impact of our promotional strategies and the value students see in the program.ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESSQUALITATIVE MEASURES: QUANTITATIVE MEASURES: CONNECTIONS BETWEEN STUDENT FEEDBACK. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT METHODS.On a scale of 1 to 5, the average rating for

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CANCELLED: Track 4: Technical Session 2: Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students' Reflections on Combating Systemic Racism

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Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Gaurav Nanda, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Saloni Parkar

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theory, intersectionality, diversity and inclusion 1. Background 1.1 Systemic Racism Systemic racism refers to the ongoing practices and policies within various sectors of society that result in unequal treatment and outcomes for different racial groups [1]. Systemic racism is deeply rooted within the institutional units such as the education sector, healthcare, housing, and the criminal justice system and this leads to significant differences in access to opportunities, resources, and fair treatment [2]. These differences are often reinforced by biased policies and practices contributing to the marginalization of communities of color [3]. Such discrimination keeps them in cycles of poverty, limited access to quality education, poorer health

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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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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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: metacognition, study abroad, undergraduate, intercultural competence, globalmindset, higher education, gender differences1. BackgroundIntercultural competence is an increasingly prominent skill that needs to be taught by highereducation institutions to foster global-mindedness in students [1], [2]. Intercultural competencerefers to an individual’s ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people fromdifferent cultural backgrounds [3]. In higher education, students’ intercultural development isnow a necessary skill, whether they pursue global careers or not, because the scope of issues andwork individuals encounter today has grown on a global scale [4], [5]. Research shows that withhigher education institutes prioritizing

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Track 5: Technical Session 4: Fostering an Inclusive Community Among Electrical Engineering Students with Mixed-Reality Technologies at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

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Preeti De Maurya, New Mexico State University; Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Theoderic Thomas Platt, New Mexico State University; Cristina Miriam Esparza, New Mexico State University; REDWAN UL HAQ CHOYON, New Mexico State University; Bill Hamilton, New Mexico State University; Marshall Allen Taylor, New Mexico State University; Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, New Mexico State University

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collaboration across different environments, to address students’ lacking sense of belonging.1 IntroductionEnrollment statistics at a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) reveal that the number of studentsenrolled in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) graduate studies is considerably lowerthan those in undergraduate studies. The institution enrolls a large Latinx and multiculturallydiverse student population [1]. The socio-economic conditions and educational inequalities in thesurrounding area pose a challenge for this minority population to pursue graduate studies [2].After the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a notable shift towards hybrid and blendedlearning models [3]. These approaches offer a combination of scheduled class sessions