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GROW: An Equity-Minded Framework to Support the Integration of Equity and Inclusion in Learning

Collection: ASEE-NE 2022
Authors: David Lemar Simpson, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Catlin Wells; Tes Cotter Zakrzewski EdD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Nicole Price
Tagged Topics: Diversity

GROW: An Equity-Minded Framework to Support the Integration of Equity and Inclusion in Learning2020 brought awareness to many issues surrounding equity and inclusion across the nation. In collegesand universities around the country, open forums on systemic racism and gender bias allowed newvoices to shine through and strategic plans on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to be reimagined. Acommon theme that has emerged from these discussions is the critical need to effectively integrateequity and inclusion into the teaching and learning environment. As equity-minded institutions, we havea responsibility to not only meet our students where they are at, but also our faculty. Thus, wedeveloped a framework that provides faculty with a self

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Student and Instructor Reflections on Integrating Short Mindfulness-Based Meditation Practices into a First-Year Engineering Design Course

Conference Session: Technical Session T1B
Collection: 2022 First-Year Engineering Experience
Authors: Hannah Nolte, The Pennsylvania State University; Elizabeth Marie Starkey, Pennsylvania State University; Christopher McComb, Carnegie mellon University; Nicolas F Soria Zurita, The Pennsylvania State University & Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Tagged Topics: Diversity, Full Papers

Paper ID #36358Student and Instructor Reflections on Integrating ShortMindfulness-Based Meditation Practices into a First-Year EngineeringDesign CourseDr. Hannah Nolte, The Pennsylvania State University Hannah Nolte has recently completed her doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University specializing in human factors and ergonomics. Her research investigates the applicability of mindfulness interventions as a stress-management technique for engineering design to improve design outcomes and student well-being. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics and Psychological Science from Gustavus

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Opportunities from Disruption - How lifelong learning helped create more connected classrooms

Conference Session: Technical Session 5 - Paper 2: Opportunities from Disruption - How lifelong learning helped create more connected classrooms
Collection: 2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)
Authors: Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Society of Women Engineers
Tagged Topics: CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

students ascaffold for learning, facilitating their emotional and intellectual growth, and being an integralpart of their journey from a novice engineering student to a skilled and confident engineer.I strive to engage my students in such a way that they become much more self-aware,empowered, and confident — so that they persevere when trying to solve difficult problems —rather than becoming frustrated and not believing in their ability to learn.I strive to make myself available to my students whenever they need me including virtual officehours. I continue to leverage technology to enhance student learning by elevating pedagogy andalways keep in mind this quote from former Secretary of Education Richard Riley, “We arecurrently preparing students

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Measuring adaptive expertise amongst first-year STEM students

Collection: 2022 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference
Authors: Alexander John De Rosa, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Frank T Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Ashley Lytle
Tagged Topics: Diversity

-adaptive-expertise-in-biomedical-engineeri ng-students[6] National Research Council, How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2000. doi: 10.17226/9853.[7] G. Hatano, “The nature of everyday science: A brief introduction,” Br. J. Dev. Psychol., vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 245–250, 1990, doi: 10.1111/j.2044-835X.1990.tb00839.x.[8] S. Wineburg, “Reading Abraham Lincoln: An expert/expert study in the interpretation of historical texts,” Cogn. Sci., vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 319–346, 1998, doi: 10.1207/s15516709cog2203_3.[9] N. M. Hicks, A. E. Bumbaco, and E. P. Douglas, “Critical thinking, reflective practice, and Adaptive Expertise in engineering,” presented at the

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Measurements Of Adaptive Expertise Among Low-Income STEM Students

Collection: ASEE Middle Atlantic 2022 Fall Conference
Authors: Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Maxine Fontaine, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Frank T Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Ashley Lytle
Tagged Topics: Diversity

Developmental Psychology, Vol. 8, pp. 245-250.5. Winburg, S., (1998). Reading Abraham Lincoln: An Expert/Expert Study in the Interpretation of Historical Texts. Cognitive Science, Vol. 22(3): pp. 319-346.6. Bransford, J., A. Brown & R. Cocking, Eds. (1999). How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. National Academy Press: Washington, DC.7. Fisher, F. T., & Peterson, P. L. (2001). A Tool to Measure Adaptive Expertise in Biomedical Engineering Students. 2001 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 24-27, Albuquerque, NM.8. Fisher, F. T., & De Rosa, A. J. (2021). A Review of Adaptive Expertise and its Integration within Undergraduate Engineering Curricula. Presented at the Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021

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Engineering Art: Democratizing creative expression using normative rules

Collection: ASEE Middle Atlantic 2022 Fall Conference
Authors: Thomas E Ask P.E., Pennsylvania College of Technology
Tagged Topics: Diversity

Paper ID #36598Engineering Art: Democratizing creative expression using normative rulesDr. Thomas E Ask P.E., Pennsylvania College of Technology Thomas Ask is a licensed Professional Engineer and a professor of industrial design at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, an affiliate of Penn State University. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Engineering Art: Democratizing creative expression using normative rules Thomas Ask Professor of Industrial Design

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International engineering students’ resistance to isolating university experiences: An opportunity for greater inclusion in engineering education

Conference Session: Technical Session 3 - Paper 3: International engineering students’ resistance to isolating university experiences: An opportunity for greater inclusion in engineering education
Collection: 2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)
Authors: Memoria Matters, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Patrice Marie Buzzanell, University of South Florida; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)
Tagged Topics: CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Education Review, vol. 63, no. 4, pp. 480–501, Nov. 2019, doi: 10.1086/705427.[15] R. A. Revelo and L. D. Baber, “Engineering resistors: Engineering Latina/o students and emerging resistant capital,” Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, vol. 17, no. 3, pp. 249– 269, Jul. 2017, doi: 10.1177/1538192717719132.[16] T. Chambers and C. E. Phelps, “Student activism: Impacting personal, institutional, and community change,” New Directions for Student Services, vol. 1994, no. 66, pp. 45–57, Jun. 1994, doi: 10.1002/ss.37119946606.[17] K. Field, “Mental health in Minnesota: Where student activism spurred change,” Chronicle of Higher Education, vol. 63, no. 12, p. A12, Nov. 2016.[18] P. Marr and L. Carey, “International students: A mindful

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Enhancing Participation of Underrepresented Student Populations and Women in Engineering and Computer Science – An Experience Report

Conference Session: Technical Session 5 - Paper 3: Enhancing Participation of Underrepresented Student Populations and Women in Engineering and Computer Science – An Experience Report
Collection: 2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)
Authors: Shihong Huang, Florida Atlantic University; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University; Tamsyn Nicole Carey, Florida Atlantic University-College of Engineering and Computer Science
Tagged Topics: CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

program is the mentoring piece. Students are paired with Peer Mentors andIndustry Mentors (primarily Motorola Solutions engineers) who connect with them throughout the year toprovide positive guidance, encouragement and support as the students navigate the rigors of their courses.Additionally, events and activities are carefully designed to address areas of need and specific topics of interestthat inspires and engages students. Events such as Personal Branding to facilitate professionalgrowth/opportunities, Developing confidence as a female engineer/computer scientist, Female Engineers in theSpace Industry, Alumni Panel Discussions and Mindfulness are very eye-opening and inspirational for ourstudents.Motorola Solutions also hosts an extensive

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eSMART: A collaborative, competitive challenge to foster engineering education

Collection: 2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference
Authors: Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University; Paul M Koola, Texas A&M University; Rahul Subramanian, Ocean Engineering, Texas A and M University
Tagged Topics: Diversity

offering ofeSMART in Spring 2020, ninety-four students across multiple academic programs registered andcompeted.Another goal of the eSMART is to engage the large number of freshman engineers on theGalveston campus. With this in mind, all teams must use the Lego EV3 controller and Pythonprogramming to control their vehicle. Because our freshmen students take a Python programmingcourse in their first semester, this allows them to participate and use their newfound knowledge tosupport the team. The Lego control brick and motors were the only forms of propulsion control &power allowed for their sea-going design, not a standard choice given that these modules are notwaterproof and seaworthy.This paper describes the competition in detail, including

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Interdisciplinary engineering capstone course sequence designed for career preparation

Conference Session: Equity and Ethics in Engineering-II
Collection: 2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference
Authors: James Gordon Walker, Seattle Pacific University, College of Arts and Sciences, Engineering Department; Gina Howe P.E., Seattle Pacific University; Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific University
Tagged Topics: Conference Submission, Diversity

methods.Modeled after industry practices, this course sequence includes design sprints, projectmanagement, risk assessments and mitigation, formal design reviews by the course instructors,and presentations to industry professionals. Each cross-functional team includes a mix ofelectrical, computer, and mechanical engineers. All teams consist of students of differentethnicities, genders, and ages. Teams are formed with diversity in mind, but also based on eachstudent’s expressed project-type interest. The instructors then lead the students through problemidentification, project ideation, and development into an appropriately scaled design that is bothchallenging and doable.Much of the course is focused on team building and processes, conflict management

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Experiences of engineering women faculty in the era of affirmative action

Collection: 2022 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference
Authors: Esther Jose, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Tagged Topics: Diversity

Experiences of engineering women faculty in the era of affirmative actionThe purpose of this work in progress research paper is to explore the pervasiveness of thenarrative that women succeed easier in STEM/ Engineering careers because they are women.While extensive literature has documented that women still face significant discrimination inacademic spaces, the narratives of growing commitments to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion(DEI) efforts, and especially those related to affirmative action, by institutions often misleadpeople to believe that such efforts reflect in direct benefits that give an advantageous edge towomen and other minorities. This paper explores these dynamics by asking if women faculty andgraduate students, who

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Course Interventions to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Engineering Curricula

Conference Session: Technical Session 9 - Paper 2: Course Interventions to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Engineering Curricula
Collection: 2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)
Authors: Richard Blackmon, Elon University; Sirena C. Hargrove-Leak, Elon University
Tagged Topics: CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

classrooms which are focused on student team dynamics are well documented [3], [9][10], [11]. However, it is critical to provide guidance on the value and importance of leveragingthe benefits of diverse teams [12]. When the benefits of diverse teams are not pointedlyaddressed, the effectiveness of a diverse team can be diminished. One prime example of this isinequitable distribution of work and tasks due to gender bias [9], [10], [12],Similar to [12], this work focuses on the integration of activities designed to help students see thevalue and importance of diverse perspectives in engineering design. The engineering program atthe investigator’s institution was launched in Fall 2018. The program was built with ABETaccreditation standards in mind and

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The Role of Mentors in Student Innovation Competitions and Programs

Collection: ASEE Middle Atlantic 2022 Fall Conference
Authors: Alexa Joelle Prince, Penn State Berks; Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; David Robert Schneider, Cornell University Systems Engineering; Khanjan Mehta, Lehigh University
Tagged Topics: Diversity

Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. She received her Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Auburn University. Dr. Kulturel’s research focuses on modeling and optimizing complex systems using hybrid approaches combining heuristic methods and exact techniques from probability and operations research. The primary application areas of her research include designing and redesigning facilities to provide significant economic benefits for the US industries. Dr. Kulturel is also interested in pedagogi- cal research regarding entrepreneurship/STEM fields, such as professional skill development, innovative thinking skills, and gender differences in learning styles. She served as the President INFORMS

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The Impact of Prior Programming Experience on Computational Thinking in First-Year Engineering Experience.

Conference Session: Technical Session 5 - Paper 5: The Impact of Prior Programming Experience on Computational Thinking in First-Year Engineering Experience.
Collection: 2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)
Authors: Noemi V Mendoza Diaz, Texas A&M University; Deborah A. Trytten, University of Oklahoma; Russ Meier, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Janie M Moore, Texas A&M University
Tagged Topics: CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

to me to help me succeed and do my best and to understand the way they seem difficult. ... But I made up my mind and I'm going to stick with engineering. And just because it’s a motivation knowing that this degree has many possibilities to provide me with a good career in the future. And I know that this is something that can be applied in so many diverse ways and it's a very much needed career right now. And so, I think with all those things and knowing that I can apply my passion, creativity into the engineering field, it gives me a hope and a motivation that I can continue moving forward with it, despite my previous doubts.Andrea's placement in a group of male peers that were both experienced in

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Increasing Minority Student Applications to STEM Graduate Programs: Lessons Learned and Outlook for a New Program

Conference Session: Technical Session 12 - Paper 3: Increasing Minority Student Applications to STEM Graduate Programs: Lessons Learned and Outlook for a New Program
Collection: 2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)
Authors: Kingsley Nwosu Jr, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tremayne O'Brian Waller, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mandy J Wright, Fields Wright Consulting; Mike Ekoniak, Youngstown State University - Rayen School of Engineering
Tagged Topics: CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Paper ID #35592Increasing Minority Student Applications to STEM Graduate Programs:Lessons Learned and Outlook for a New ProgramMr. Kingsley Nwosu Jr, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Kingsley Nwosu is a Computer Science Master’s of Engineering student at the Virginia Polytechnic Insti- tute and State University’s (Virginia Tech) College of Engineering. He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science from Saint Leo University. Nwosu attends Virginia Tech as a full GEM fel- low, and serves as a graduate student for the Virginia Tech College of Engineering. He has also served as a

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Beyond the Vanishing Point: Using Future Self Theory and Student-Alumni Interviews to Expand Student Perspectives on Engineering Education and Engineering Work

Conference Session: Innovation In Teaching - II
Collection: 2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference
Authors: Harly Ramsey, University of Southern California; Yee Lan Elaine Wong
Tagged Topics: Conference Submission, Diversity

Paper ID #35920Beyond the Vanishing Point: Using Future Self Theory and Student-AlumniInterviews to Expand Student Perspectives on Engineering Education andEngineering WorkDr. Harly Ramsey, University of Southern California Harly Ramsey is an Associate Professor of Technical Communication Practice in the Engineering in So- ciety Program at the University of Southern California. She holds a Ph.D. in English, and her training in narrative theory, cultural studies, and rhetoric informs her teaching. Her teaching and scholarship fore- ground the concept of the citizen engineer and the formation of professional engineering

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Lived Experiences of African American Engineering Students at a PWI Through the Lens of Navigational Capital

Conference Session: Technical Session 7 - Paper 6: Lived Experiences of African American Engineering Students at a PWI Through the Lens of Navigational Capital
Collection: 2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)
Authors: Stephanie Ashley Damas, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University
Tagged Topics: CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

between the conferring of science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) bachelor’s degrees to minoritized groups at four-yearpredominantly White institutions (PWIs) and the number of STEM faculty that representminoritized groups [1], [2]. The Morrill Act of 1862 established engineering as a major atinstitutions currently known as PWIs. From the very conception of the engineering collegiateculture in 1862, minoritized groups have been ostracized and unwelcomed. Engineering as amajor was not created with Communities of Color in mind. Studies have shown that a diverseengineering faculty contributes to improving access and success of diverse students [3].Considering this, it is important to address the effects of the lack of minority

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Leadership development in co-curricular student groups: a phenomenographic study

Conference Session: Equity and Ethics in Engineering-II
Collection: 2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference
Authors: Jonathan Verrett P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Tasnia Naim Anika, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Tagged Topics: Conference Submission, Diversity

they feel about the direction of the team on topics like inclusivity and diversity. Oneinterviewee thought this could help ensure more inclusive and less bias in recruitment andoutreach.There is training available for engineering design teams each year including a module on EDI.This EDI module is mandatory for team leads and captains. With this in mind, participants whohave been leaders in these groups suggested expanding the scope of the workshops to more thanjust once at the beginning of the term. They would like to have continuous training in this areaand also would like to include all members of their teams. They hoped this would lead to morewell-rounded understanding of these issues and open conversations among all. One of theparticipants

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Multidimensional Engineering Design Education for Modern Applications: A Smart Grid Design Case Study

Conference Session: Case Studies
Collection: 2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference
Authors: Yuri R. Rodrigues, Seattle Pacific University
Tagged Topics: Conference Submission, Diversity

Paper ID #35876Multidimensional Engineering Design Education for Modern Applications:ASmart Grid Design Case StudyYuri R. Rodrigues, Seattle Pacific University Yuri R. Rodrigues received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from the Federal University of Itajuba, Brazil, in 2015 and 2017, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of British Columbia, Canada, in 2021. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Seattle Pacific University, United States. His research interests include dynamics, controls and analysis of microgrids and active distribution networks, advanced monitoring

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Inclusive Teamwork: Using Participatory Action Research (PAR) to Improve Teamwork Projects in Intro to Mechanical Engineering

Collection: ASEE-NE 2022
Authors: Emily Deterding, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Nathan Agyeman; Susan Thomson Tripathy, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Carter Keough, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Sumudu Lewis, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Kavitha Chandra, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Tagged Topics: Diversity

studentsattending. Only one session of the third focus group was held due to low attendance. Two peer facilitators helped to design and guide the focus group activities. One peerfacilitator is an African-American man who is a senior in Computer Engineering with previousexperience in leadership and teamwork. The second peer facilitator is a white woman who is ajunior in Mechanical Engineering and had previously taken the Introduction to MechanicalEngineering course.2.3 Methods2.3.1 Peer facilitator training For our PAR teamwork project to be effective, it was necessary for the peer facilitators tounderstand (1) the objectives of PAR, (2) how PAR would be applied in the research study, and(3) how to listen with an open mind and compassion to

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Using a pilot course to evaluate curriculum redesign for a first year engineering program.

Collection: 2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference
Authors: Janie M Moore, Texas A&M University; Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University
Tagged Topics: Diversity

Conference Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX Copyright ã 2022, American Society for Engineering Education 3in a single week. This required participants to be able to keep up with the pilot's material while alsoworking on their own classes, as the pilot occurred during the academic school year. With thisconstraint in mind, it was determined that the best candidates would be students who could handlethe rigor, as evidenced by their performance in the ENGR OLD course they had taken. Thisselective recruitment of student participants targeted those who were currently

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Online and Global Education in Engineering: Building a Strategic Case for Placed-based Learning

Conference Session: Technical Session 1 - Paper 3: Online and Global Education in Engineering: Building a Strategic Case for Placed-based Learning
Collection: 2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)
Authors: Natasha B. Watts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Tagged Topics: CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Paper ID #35636Online and Global Education in Engineering: Building a Strategic Casefor Placed-based LearningDr. Natasha B. Watts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University As Director of Cardinal Education and the Associate Director of Online Learning in the College of En- gineering at Virginia Tech, Natasha provides college-level leadership for the design, development, im- plementation, and evaluation of distance learning initiatives. Watts is the main point of contact for the Cardinal Education Program (formerly Commonwealth Graduate Engineering CGEP). Before coming to Virginia Tech, Natasha worked as an

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Examining the Relations between Moral Intuitions and Values among First-Year Engineering Students: Implications for Culturally Responsive Ethics Education

Collection: 2022 ASEE - North Central Section Conference
Authors: Scott Duplicate Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Qin Zhu, Colorado School of Mines
Tagged Topics: Diversity

Chinese institutions to further generalize and buildon the research in cross-cultural settings.References1. Greene, J. D. (2014). Moral Tribes: Emotion, Reason, and the Gap between Us and Them. New York: Penguin Books.2. Haidt, J. (2012). The Righteous Mind. New York: Vintage Press.3. McGinn, R. E. (2003). “Mind the Gaps”: An Empirical Approach to Engineering Ethics, 1997-2001. Science and Engineering Ethics, 9(4), 517–542. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11948-003-0048-34. Rest, J. R., & Narvaez, D. (1994). Moral Development in the Professions: Psychology and Applied Ethics. Hillsdale, NJ: Taylor & Francis.5. Villegas de Posada, C., & Vargas-Trujillo, E. (2015). Moral Reasoning and Personal Behavior: A Meta- Analytical Review

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Bringing Social Justice Rhetoric and Deliberation into the Engineering Writing Classroom: the case of Amazon "cubicle activists"

Conference Session: Innovation In Teaching - II
Collection: 2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference
Authors: Elizabeth Fife, University of Southern California
Tagged Topics: Conference Submission, Diversity

Paper ID #35953Bringing Social Justice Rhetoric and Deliberation into the EngineeringWriting Classroom: the case of Amazon ”cubicle activists”Dr. Elizabeth Fife, University of Southern California Associate Prof of Practice, Engineering Writing Program, Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California. Expertise areas include: communication in collaborative environments, multidisci- plinary groups, and far-flung virtual teams, communication support for open innovation inside and out- side the enterprise, and finally, techniques to support global multicultural organizations. Dr. Elizabeth Fife has taught

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PhD’ing While Black: Unpacking the Emotions of Navigating Engineering as a Black Student and the Implications for Mental Health

Conference Session: 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
Collection: 2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)
Authors: 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
Tagged Topics: CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

negative emotional responses such a denial or avoidance. Problem-focused attempts touse purposeful efforts to manage a stressful situation. For example, Olivia’s describes: This is what they think engineering looks like: white men for the most part. And I am not that, at all. I feel like I had to prove myself, even when no one was telling me, "Olivia, you don't belong here.". In my mind it is like I have to show you that this is where I belong.Olivia’s emotional response to this identity related experience was to prove herself. While this isan example of a problem-focused coping mechanism she could have decided to cope in a varietyof ways.Olivia and Joshua both expressed indicators of imposter syndrome through only their