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Technical Session 10 - Paper 3: Bridging the STEM Gender Gap through Women-focused Outreach

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Isabel A Boyd, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Anne Skutnik, Tickle College of Engineering Academic and Student Affairs, University of Tennessee Knoxville ; Jalonda Nakay Thompson, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Marcel Brouwers, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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 related to science, technology, engineering, and math is something that has changed dramatically over the past few decades. However, representation is still highly unequal for multiple reasons. This study will seek to discover the most influential factors that contribute to women choosing to either pursue or avoid a career in STEM. The survey will be targeted toward women currently pursuing or working in a STEM field. It asks demographic questions and requests participants to rate how much different factors influenced them to choose a STEM career path. Additionally, it will ask what the challenges or disadvantages are that cause women to have hesitancies about entering the STEM field. The survey will be distributed to various groups of females in

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Track 3: Technical Session 3: Envisioning Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education: Creating a Coalition including University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Bowie State University, and University of Maryland College Park to Make It Happen

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Rosemary Parker, University of Maryland, College Park; JACQUELINE SMITH, Bowie State University; Isabel K Lloyd, Materials Science and Engineering Dept., University of Maryland, College Park, MD; Jennifer Johnson, Temple University ; Yuanwei Jin, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Paper ID #40781Envisioning Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education: Creating aCoalition including University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Bowie StateUniversity, and University of Maryland College Park to Make It HappenMs. Rosemary Parker, University of Maryland, College ParkJACQUELINE SMITH, Bowie State UniversityProf. Isabel K Lloyd, Materials Science and Engineering Dept., University of Maryland, College Park, MDDr. Jennifer Johnson, Temple UniversityDr. Yuanwei Jin, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Yuanwei Jin is a Professor and Chair of Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences with the Uni- versity of Maryland Eastern

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Session 4 - Track 1: External review letters for promotion and tenure decisions at research-intensive institutions: An analysis of the content of template letters for bias and recommendations for inclusive language

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Cinzia Cervato, Iowa State University; Canan Bilen-Green, North Dakota State University; Adrienne Robyn Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Carla Koretsky, Western ichigan University; Malia Cockrell, ADVANCE Midwest Partnership - Joining Forces

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labs.Dr. Canan Bilen-Green, North Dakota State University Canan Bilen-Green is Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement at North Dakota State University. She is also Dale Hogoboom Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and PI of the ADVANCE Program at North Dakota State University. She holds Ph.D. anDr. Adrienne Robyn Minerick, Michigan Technological University Adrienne R. Minerick is Immediate Past President of ASEE, Director of ADVANCE at Michigan Tech and Professor of Chemical Engineering. She has served as Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the College of Engineering, Assistant to the Provost for Faculty Development, Dean of the School of Technology, founded the College of Computing and most

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Technical Session 11 - Paper 3: Engineering Faculty Perspectives: The Conceptualization of and Promotion of STEM Identity among Undergraduate Women in the Classroom

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Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Emily Kulakowski, University of Colorado Colorado Springs ; Elizabeth Peterson, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

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research interests include the use of interdisciplinary approaches to the study of social science problems as well as the assessment and improvement of tertiary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 ENGINEERING FACULTY PERSPECTIVES:  THE CONCEPTUALIZATION OF  AND PROMOTION OF STEM IDENTITY AMONG UNDERGRADUATE WOMEN  IN THE CLASSROOM Sylvia Mendez, Emily Kulakowski, and Elizabeth Peterson  University of Colorado Colorado SpringsThank you for joining us this morning as we share the results of

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Session 11 - Track 1: "Emotions can hinder Professional Experiences:" Emotional states of first-generation engineering students when introduced to hidden curriculum

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R. Jamaal Downey, University of Florida; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida; Victoria Beth Sellers

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Massachusetts-Amherst. Dr. Downey focuses on critical qualitative inquiry with a discerning eye toward humanizing and culturally sustaining pedagogies.Idalis Villanueva Alarc´on, University of Florida Dr. Villanueva Alarc´on is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Education Department at the Uni- versity of Florida. Her multiple roles as an engineer, engineering educator, engineering educational re- searcher, and professional development mentor for underrepresented populations has aided her in the design and integration of educational and physiological technologies to research ’best practices’ for stu- dent professional development and training. In addition, she has developed methodologies around hidden

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Session 4 - Track 3: Exploration of the role and needs of high school counselors in supporting broader participation within engineering fields

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Jeanette Chipps, Johns Hopkins University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University; Jennifer Kouo, Institute for Innovation in Development, Engagement, and Learning Systems (IDEALS)

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Engineering at Arizona State University. She holds a PhD from Arizona State University in Learning, Literacies and Technologies with a focus on engineering education. Her research interests span four related areas: democratization of engineering education, ways of thinking, engineering curiosity among pre-college students, and faculty development.Dr. Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University Dr. Adam Carberry is an associate professor at Arizona State University in the Fulton Schools of En- gineering, The Polytechnic School. He earned a B.S. in Materials Science Engineering from Alfred University, and received his M.S. and Ph.D., both from Tufts University, in Chemistry and Engineering Education respectively. His research

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Track 8: Technical Session 9: On the Importance of Spatiality and Intersectionality: Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Undergraduate Engineering Experiences Through Critical Collaborative Ethnographic Site Visits

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Finn Johnson M.A., Oregon State University; Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University

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hostility he faced. Buster’s experience is not uncommon.TehQuin D. Forbes’ states that “there is evidence that science, technology, engineering, andmath (STEM) fields have a particularly hard time retaining queer students. For example, alongitudinal study found that despite their higher reported participation in undergraduateresearch than their straight peers, queer students were about seven percentage points less likelyto stay in STEM majors throughout four years of undergraduate studies [22].” It is well-established that there are significant connections between students’ sense of belonging,establishing an engineering identity, and persistence in engineering programs [23], [24], [25].Identity concealment in engineering spacesGabe remarked that

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Track 2: Technical Session 2: Disaggregating data from peer-led, small group discussion workshops for engineering and computer science undergraduates: Examining "belonging" and "mentorship" outcomes for underrepresented student populations

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Ryan Sauve, Cornell University; Celia Evans PhD, Cornell University; Lisa Schneider-Bentley, Cornell University

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that Hispanic students in our study were more likely to give thehighest rating to their facilitators for showing concern, dividing time equitably, and providingmentorship. On the other hand, Asian students were much less likely to give the highest ratingfor each of those questions. Additionally, we did not find a statistically significant effect whenexamining the intersection of facilitator and student racial and gender identities on sense ofbelonging. Overall, emergent patterns from this paper show that we have made great progresstowards creating inclusive learning communities that support all students across genders andethnicities.IntroductionDespite the high rate of growth in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)jobs and

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Technical Session 8 - Paper 2: PhD’ing While Black: Unpacking the Emotions of Navigating Engineering as a Black Student and the Implications for Mental Health

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Michael Lorenzo Greene, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Katreena Thomas, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Julia Machele Brisbane, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Debalina Maitra, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Jeremi S London, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Perceptions, Attitudes and Cultures in Engineering (SPACE) Lab that aspires to elevate the experiences of marginalized populations, dismantle systematic injustices, and transform the way inclusion is culti- vated in engineering through the implementation of novel technologies and methodologies in engineering education. Intrigued by the intersections of engineering education, mental health and social justice, Dr. Coley’s primary research interest focuses on virtual reality as a tool for developing empathetic and in- clusive mindsets among engineering faculty. She is also interested in hidden populations in engineering education and innovation for more inclusive pedagogies.Katreena Thomas, Arizona State University, Polytechnic

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Technical Session 13 - Paper 2: Program: A focused, 5-year effort to increase the number of African American, Hispanic/Latino(a), Native American (AHLN) 7th-grade students who are academically prepared to take algebra

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Virginia Lynn Booth-Womack, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida; Renee Serrell Gibert, Purdue University; Carol S Stwalley P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Lesley M Berhan, The University of Toledo; Tamara Markey, Purdue University, Minority Engineering Program; Cynthia Murphy-Ortega, Chevron Corporation

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Manufacturing Engineering at The University of Toledo. Her research interests are in the areas of com- posites and fibrous materials and engineering education. She received her B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of the West Indies in St. Augustine, Trinidad, her M.S. in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She joined the faculty at the University of Toledo in 2004. As the Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement she leads the development and execution of initiatives and programs to facilitate the recruitment, retention, and success of women, students from underrepresented groups

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Track 2: Technical Session 1: An ecological belonging intervention for equity: Impacts to date and promising directions

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Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh; Eric Trevor McChesney, University of Pittsburgh; Erica McGreevy, University of Pittsburgh; Gerard Dorvè-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh; Anne-Ketura Elie, University of Pittsburgh; Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Jacqueline Ann Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology; Heather Lee Perkins, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Charlie Díaz, University of Pittsburgh; Kevin R. Binning

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Interventions at Scale with the Learn- ing Research and Development center at the University of Pittsburgh. His work focuses on the develop- ment of robust, transferrable psychosocial interventions that improve the outcomes of and environments experienced by women, people of color, and other historically-marginalized students pursuing degrees in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Technology (STEM). A further strand of his research examines the development of interdisciplinarity in the sciences and works to define the mechanisms by which it is formed, identify the contexts conducive to its flourishing, and develop the educational experiences that accelerate its development.Erica McGreevy, University of Pittsburgh

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Technical Session 4 - Paper 1: Valuable Professional Learning and Development Activities for Black STEM Postdoctoral Scholars

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Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Valerie Martin Conley, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Tammy Michelle McCoy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Kathryn Joan Watson, University of Colorado Colorado Springs; Sarah Elizabeth Cooksey, University of Colorado Colorado Springs; Kathryn Elizabeth Starkey, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

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began working as Co-PI on another NSF-funded study to reduce barriers in the hiring of underrepresented racial minority faculty in data science and data engineering fields.Dr. Tammy Michelle McCoy, Georgia Institute of Technology Tammy M. McCoy is the TA Development and Future Faculty Specialist for the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at the Georgia Institute of Technology. In this capacity, she works closely with graduate students and postdoctoral scholars interested in pursuing careers in college teaching through teaching assistant (TA) training and support, academic career development programs, and training and certification in college teaching. Specifically, she teaches courses and facilitates workshops to

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Session 11 - Track 3: A climate case study for understanding inclusion, equity, access, and diversity for broadening participation and reducing systemic barriers

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Gregory E Triplett Jr., Virginia Commonwealth University; Rachel Levena Wasilewski

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, access, and diversity for broadening participation and reducing systemic barriers a Gregory E. Triplett and aRachel L. Wasilewski a Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VAThe lack of equality in the traditional American educational system [1] poses an imminent threatto American innovation and global competitiveness. As the United States experiences changingdemographics [2] and a greater shift towards a technology-driven society [3], it is not tappinginto the entire talent pool, as the rest of the world is moving to more inclusive pedagogicalmodels [4]. Given the quality of the future engineering

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Session 5 - Track 3: stEm PEER Academy

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Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University; Claire Jean Duggan, Northeastern University; Jacqueline A. Isaacs, Northeastern University; Johne' M Parker, University of Kentucky; Keisha Marie Norris, Miami University

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, economic, environmental and ethical issues facing the development of nanomanufacturing and other emerging technologies. Her 1998 NSF Career Award is one of the first that focused on environ- mentally benign manufacturing. She also guides research on development and assessment of educational computer games where students explore environmentally benign processes and supply chains in manufac- turing. She has been recognized by Northeastern University, receiving a University-wide Excellence in Teaching Award in 2000, the President’s Aspiration Award in 2005, and a College of Engineering Excel- lence in Mentoring Award in 2015. An ELATE Fellow, Dr. Isaacs has served in numerous administrative leadership roles at Northeastern

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Track 4: Technical Session 6: Building Bridges to Success: A Thriving Program

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Labrisha Nicole Mabry, Mississippi State University ; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University; Lorena Andrea Benavides Riano, Mississippi State University

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work with others from diverse backgrounds, allowingthem to communicate effectively. Engineering projects involve complex problems withvarious sections that utilize science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This allowsstudents to break down problems into sections and analyze and develop solutions based onthe information they are given.Engineering @ Industries & MSU:Engineering (industry) trips give participants the chance to be exposed to how engineeringworks in industry. These tours helped to show bridge participants how all engineeringdisciplines work together in order for a project to come to fruition.Additionally, We explore different facilities around campus. Here are some characteristicsof our labs:• Raspet Flight Laboratory

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Technical Session 13 - Paper 3:Uncomfortable Conversations with Faculty and Students in Zoom: Experiences with diversity and inclusion spurred by police brutality and racial injustice in the U.S.

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Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University; Samantha Ray, Texas A&M University; Donna Jaison, Texas A&M University; Christine A Stanley, Texas A&M University

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com- pleted his M.S. in Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University under Dr. Yassin Hassan working on experimental thermal hydraulics, and completed his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at West Texas A&M University.Dr. Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University Dr. Hammond is Director of the Texas A&M University Institute for Engineering Education & Innovation and also the chair of the Engineering Education Faculty. She is also Director of the Sketch Recognition Lab and Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering. She is a member of the Center for Population and Aging, the Center for Remote Health Technologies & Systems as well as the Institute for Data Science

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Session 1 - Track 2: Exploration of Servingness across Virginia's Top Ranking HSI, HBCU, and PWI

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Simone Nicholson, Florida International University; Morgan Haley McKie, Florida International University; Stephanie A Damas, Clemson University

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is to connect students, specifically Black Americans, to hands-on engineering educationthat will lead to securing occupations in the civil service complex (Hampton University Schoolof Engineering, n.d.). Hampton University’s College of Engineering and Technology makes its purpose forserving the Black community ubiquitous via public records from research initiatives to outreach.The engineering college emphasizes the importance of creating a learning experience wherestudents are given research to practice pedagogies around environment, technology, andtransportation. For example, students and faculty members have access to multiple major grantsfocused on impactful topics such as energy efficiency, pollution control from

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Track 7: Technical Session 2: Lessons Learned from Development of an Elective Undergraduate Course on DEI in STEM

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Leigh S McCue, George Mason University; Christopher Alexander Carr, George Mason University; Kevin William Kuck, George Mason University; Dhiambi Otete; Violet Veronika Reges

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Paper ID #40672Lessons Learned from Development of an Elective Undergraduate Course onDEI in STEMDr. Leigh S McCue, George Mason University Leigh McCue is Chair of George Mason University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering.Dr. Christopher Alexander Carr, George Mason University Christopher Carr is a leadership and policy wonk in the areas of diversity, higher education, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). His unwavering support in the work of intersec- tional justice has allowed him to trek a path in the difficult areas of retention in institutions of higher learning, teamwork and

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Technical Session 7 - Paper 4: Adapting to an unexpected hybrid campus: e-mentored femaleengineering students’ intrinsic motivation, sense of belonging, and perception of campus climate

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Mayari Illarij Serrano Anazco, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Paper ID #35541Adapting to an unexpected hybrid campus: e-mentored femaleengineeringstudents’ intrinsic motivation, sense of belonging, and perception ofcampus climateDr. Mayari Illarij Serrano Anazco, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) MAYARI SERRANO is currently Post-Doctoral Research Assistant in Women in Engineering Program at Purdue University. Dr. Serrano earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology Engineering in Ecuador’s Army Polytechnic School, and her Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Computer and Information Technology from Purdue University. Her interests include foster STEM enthusiasm, and technology

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Technical Session 6 - Paper 4: Retention Strategies for Educators from Women STEM Graduates of the 1970’s & 1980’s

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Kathleen Buse, Advancing Women in the Workforce; Debra Musch, Rising Careers, LLC; Allison Goodman, ArtCenter College of Design

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top-rated educator. Kathleen was Co-creator and Faculty Director for the Leadership Lab and Adjunct Professor at Case Western Re- serve University, in both the Case School of Engineering and the Weatherhead School of Management. She also was Director of Research and the Women’s Leadership Institute at ERC. Kathleen earned a Ph.D. in Management from Case Western Reserve University, an MS in Electrical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and a BS in Chemical Engineering/Engineering & Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. Her industry experience includes Kodak, Lubrizol, Avery Dennison, and Sherwin- Williams. She is an active volunteer, currently serving as event supervisor for the Ohio

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Track 4: Technical Session 4: The Pink Paradox: Tensions in How STEM Toys are Marketed Toward Girls

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Theresa Green, Purdue University; Artre Reginald Turner, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Ruth Wertz P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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University, and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024The Pink Paradox: Tensions in How STEM Toys are Marketed Toward GirlsAbstractThe purpose of this narrative literature review is to describe the current state of knowledge aboutthe tensions present in how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) toys aremarketed to young children. Effective toy marketing is essential for engaging kids in the types ofplay that support spatial skill development and engineering thinking skills. The continuedunderrepresentation of women earning engineering degrees and persisting into the engineeringworkforce suggests that continued efforts to improve women’s participation in

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Track 1: Technical Session 1: Leadership and Leverage: How White Women Can Use Their Privilege and Power to Protect Black Women Leaders in Middle and Senior Management Positions

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Ershela L. Sims, WEPAN, Inc.; Stephani Page; Serita W Acker, Clemson University; Beth Anne Johnson, WEPAN, Lamar Creative Co., Clemson University

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GSSM, Dr. Sims was the Dean of Engineering and Technology at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. She has 25 years of experience as an industry engineer and K-20 researcher, educator, and administrator; she was also a DEI practitioner across all of those positions. Dr. Sims holds a BSE in BME from Duke University and PhD in BME from the UNC at Chapel Hill. She is a lifetime member of the National Society of Black Engineers as well as a member of several other professional associations including ASEE and BMES. Dr. Sims serves her community through multiple boards including the Florence-Darlington Technical Col- lege Area Commission, Columbia College Board of Trustees, and Cypress Adventures Board of

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Technical Session 6 - Paper 3: Practitioners' Reflections on Developing and Implementing Virtual Educational Programming During COVID-19

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Paula Davis Lampley Esq., University of Cincinnati; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati; Krizia L. Cabrera-Toro

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recruiting the next generation of engineers. Paula is passionate about empowering girls to consider engineering where they can use their talent to develop technology and create solutions to everyday prob- lems. As a former practicing lawyer, she enjoys speaking with engineering students about the intersection of law and technology.Dr. Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati Dr. Gaskins is the Assistant Dean of Inclusive Excellence and Community Engagement in the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science, the only African-American female currently teaching in the faculty of the College of Engineering. Whitney earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomed- ical Engineering, her Masters of Business

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Session 6 - Track 1: Intersectionality: Professional identity formation and the success of women of color in higher education STEM disciplines

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Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida; Michelle Bradham-Cousar, Florida International University; Kemesha Gabbidon, University of South Florida

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Paper ID #36496Intersectionality: Professional identity formation and the success ofwomen of color in higher education STEM disciplinesDr. Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida Dr. Saundra Johnson Austin has dedicated her career to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belong- ing of elementary, middle, and high school students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers. Her research is grounded in the effective implementation of STEM cur- ricula in urban middle schools. She has published and presented on STEM education and organizational change. Dr. Johnson Austin

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Technical Session 4 - Paper 5: Broadening Participation through Information: A Synthesis of Resources for Research and Practice in Computing and Computer Science

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Anu Tuladhar, Medtronic; Carin Queener, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse College

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resources category. This indicates the need for more programsthat encourage exposure and education for minoritized students within computing andcomputer science at this critical pre-higher education junction in order to improve recruitmentand retention at the university level and beyond.Scholarships Scholarships offer opportunities for students to pursue higher education and attendconferences in their field. They provide support in one of the most crucial ways to overcomebarriers to computing: financial support. We found numerous scholarships for minoritizedstudents in engineering, computing and computer science, and technology. Funding for thesescholarships are supported by companies including Apple (HBCU Scholars Program), Google(Generation

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Technical Session 8 - Paper 1: Combining Forces: Putting Equity to Work

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Fatima Alleyne, University of California, Berkeley; Ricky Vides, University of California, Berkeley; Grace D O'Connell, University of California, Berkeley

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Paper ID #35557Combining Forces: Putting Equity to WorkDr. Fatima Alleyne, University of California, Berkeley Fatima Alleyne, Ph.D., is the director of Community Engagement and Inclusive Practices in the College of Engineering at UC Berkeley. She brings her passion and love for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and education into her work to develop programs that promote equity; foster a positive, inclusive culture; and increase access and opportunities to those who have historically been underrep- resented in STEM. She also leads a strategic planning and data-driven process to guide programs and

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Track 5: Technical Session 1: Peru in State College

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Lauren A Griggs Griggs, Pennsylvania State University ; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University

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PeruinStateCollegeCSP May8–May12,2023General topics: Ancient Technology, Engineering, Food, Energy, Water (FEW), UN SDGs, Drawdown StrategiesContentsDay0• Bondingexperiences• Mindfulhikearoundcamp-groundsDay1• Expectationsoftheprogram• UNSDGs,NAEChallenges,ClimateChange,Sustainability• WalkingtourPalmerandMatsonMuseums toIllustratePeruandtheAndesatPennStateDay2• LectureonModernPeruvianpolitics• ImplicationsofChange• DiscussionwithUSparallelism• ConversationwithUNIstudentsHere we review the programming elements and curriculum that was provided to theScholars during this one-week international experience at home. This was the onlyopportunity out of the three versions of the program that the Clark Scholars wherethey were

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Track 2: Technical Session 6: Minoritized Student Audio Narratives to Influence Faculty's Empathic Understanding: Learning from Sophie and Enola

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Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Cassandra J McCall, Utah State University; Gabriel Van Dyke, Utah State University

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the Engineering and Computing Education program at the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education (SUCCEED) at Florida Inter- national University (FIU). She earned her B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Kali’s research interests center on exploring the ex- periences of marginalized engineering students, with a particular focus on their hidden identity, mental health, and wellbeing. Her work aims to enhance inclusivity and diversity in engineering education, con- tributing to the larger body of research in the field.Dr. Cassandra J McCall, Utah State University Cassandra McCall, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the

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Track 7: Technical Session 7: Challenges and Opportunities to Address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Professional Construction Industry

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Andres Nieto, Virginia Tech; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Abiola Akanmu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Anthony Olukayode Yusuf, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sheryl Ball, Virginia Tech; Walid Saad; Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University (CoE)

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, where he leads the Ne ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Paper ID #40680Dr. Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University (CoE) Dr. Andrea N. Ofori-Boadu is an Associate Professor of Construction and Construction Management with the Department of Built Environment within the College of Science and Technology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCA & T). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Challenges and Opportunities to Address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Professional Construction

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Track 6: Technical Session 2: Enhancing the Cultural Competence of K-12 STEM Teachers through a Global Research Experience

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Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Leanne Petry, Central State University; Kelly Bohrer, University of Dayton; Kellie Schneider, University of Dayton; Marjorie Langston Langston; Elizabeth Generas

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, University of Dayton Kelly Bohrer is the Executive Director of the ETHOS Center, a community engagement center connecting students, faculty, and staff with NGOˆa C™s around the world for technical projects as part of immersions, teaching, and scholarly activity. She also is thDr. Kellie Schneider, University of Dayton Kellie Schneider is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology at the University of Dayton. Prior to joining the faculty at UD, she was an instructor in the Freshman Engineering Program at the University of Arkansas. Her research interests are in the areas of engineering education and community-based operations research.Mrs. Marjorie Langston Langston