Conference Session

Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Beyond the Undergraduate Years

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cliff Fitzmorris, University of Oklahoma; Deborah A. Trytten, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma

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military Frank: 7 years engineering Greg: 21 years engineering Henry: No professional experience James: No engineering experience Kimberly: 8 years, engineeringFour of the participants rose to positions of influence in their organizations before leaving to become facultymembers. Alan was the senior engineering manager, reporting directly to the CEO of his company. Codywas a senior developer in charge of overseeing the team of engineers on his projects. Ethan was a divisionmanager at a prestigious laboratory after completing his career in the military. Greg was the director ofengineering at his company before retiring.Henry began his teaching career immediately after earning his master’s degree in computer science. Jameshad a particularly

Conference Session

Expanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Engineering Cultures from a Theoretical Perspective

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Dusek, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Daniela Faas, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Emily Ferrier, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Robyn Goodner, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Alisha L. Sarang-Sieminski, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Adva Waranyuwat, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Alison Wood, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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users. The Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) center at the University of Washington [6] provides an extensive repository of resources related to accessibility and universal design, in particular guidelines for both engineering labs [7] and makerspaces [8]. The Accessible Biomedical Immersion Laboratory (ABIL) at Purdue University [9] and the ​Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind [10] also provide excellent recommendations and models. Recommendations are broken down into guidelines for physical environments, tools and hardware, and instructional and support resources. Open floor plans with clearly marked and accessible routes of travel are a priority in accessible work spaces, with reconfigurable and height

Conference Session

Building and Engaging Communities for Scholarship, Advocacy, and Action for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Adrienne Robyn Minerick, Michigan Technological University

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International, Minorities in Engineering

Adrienne Minerick is the Associate Dean for Research & Innovation in the College of Engineering and Assistant to the Provost for Faculty Development at Michigan Tech. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and B.S. from Michigan Tech. Adrienne’s research interests include elec- trokinetics, predominantly dielectrophoretic characterizations of cells, and the development of biomedical microdevices. She earned a NSF CAREER award and was nominated for Michigan Professor of the Year in 2014. Research within her Medical micro-Device Engineering Research Laboratory (M.D. – ERL) also inspires the development of Desktop Experiment Modules (DEMos) for use in chemical engineer- ing classrooms or as

Conference Session

Creating Equity Through Structure and Pedagogy

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raja S. Kushalnagar, Gallaudet University; Gary W Behm, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)

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decode theconcepts or terms used and apply them correctly to the problem or question. Depending on theobjectives and content area, a question or task may require integrating content knowledge,problems solving ability, laboratory experience and ability to apply information (Patz, 2006). Ifthese concepts and vocabulary are not fully captured, students are likely to do poorly.Most mathematics course knowledge is tacit, so only a fraction can be verbalized or signedduring a lecture. Often students pick this up by integrating lecture material within their mentalschema by discussion and practice with their peers. In mainstream classrooms, deaf studentshave fewer opportunities to integrate academic knowledge, including reflection on experience.Given

Conference Session

Creating Equity Through Structure and Pedagogy

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Celena Arreola, American Society for Engineering Education; Crystal Fernandez-Pena, University of Texas, El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University; Helen Elizabeth Geller, University of Texas, El Paso; Carolina Favela, University of Texas, El Paso; Melissa Stearns

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improve university diversity through exemplary mentoring, merging students who transition between UTEP and EPCC to improve the graduation rate of students in STEM fields. She also encourages students with disabilities (or as one calls it ”special abilities”) to pursue degrees in STEM as well as break barriers for women in engineering to create a broad spectrum of opportunities and meet the 21st century STEM demands. Although having a passion of helping beyond students learning, Carolina also had advocated and helped students who major in Mechanical Engineering as an exemplary Teachers Assistant in the Mechanical Engineering department laboratory ”Lockheed Martin” to have a reflection of a real-world engineering

Conference Session

Building and Engaging Communities for Scholarship, Advocacy, and Action for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education

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International, Minorities in Engineering

College of Engineering and Assistant to the Provost for Faculty Development at Michigan Tech. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and B.S. from Michigan Tech. Adrienne’s research interests include elec- trokinetics, predominantly dielectrophoretic characterizations of cells, and the development of biomedical microdevices. She earned a NSF CAREER award and was nominated for Michigan Professor of the Year in 2014. Research within her Medical micro-Device Engineering Research Laboratory (M.D. – ERL) also inspires the development of Desktop Experiment Modules (DEMos) for use in chemical engineer- ing classrooms or as outreach activities in area schools (see www.mderl.org). Adrienne is past

Conference Session

Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Students' Perspectives

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Massie Chance, University College London & Dublin Institute of Technology; Bill Williams, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal

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classroom as a laboratory forlearning together. Teachers may want to consider how their classrooms can become moreinteractive, and what opportunities exist for students to teach each other some of the content(e.g., pairing students so the stronger students share what they’re learning, and they learnto say it in new ways).Reduce distance. Break down the distance between student and teacher by making surethat career mentoring and personal advising are available and your students know whereand how. Encourage students to take risks and see failure as a step toward success.Explicitly discuss the importance of finding mentors in the profession as well as how toidentify possible mentors and how to establish and cultivate relationships with them.Consider