Conference Session

Special Topic: Safe Zone Session 2

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado, Boulder; Tiago R. Forin, Rowan University; Alisha L. Sarang-Sieminski, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

Tagged Topics

Special Topic: Safe Zone

. 20Reducing Bias Reducing bias takes ongoing and timely attention and effort. Bias is reduced by mindful vigilance and practice. To limit microaggressions try to be self- aware and listen to your language. If you make mistake, apologize, correct it, and move on. Challenge the behavior, not the person! 21LGBTQ+ ExperiencesClimate OverviewSTEM ClimateClimate Climate is reflected in: Chilly Climate  structures, policies, and An environment that practices; dampens individuals’ self

Conference Session

Special Topics: Safe Zone Session 1 - Moved from Tuesday at 1:30 pm

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado, Boulder; Donna M. Riley, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Christopher Alexander Carr, National Society of Black Engineers

Tagged Topics

Special Topic: Safe Zone

, actions and roles performed based on sex Orientation: core sense of attraction Avoid “preference.” 11Biological Sex Biological or medical classification based on genitalia, chromosomes, and/or reproductive organs Assigned at birth as Male or Female (in most countries); this binary does not always reflect reality Intersex: anatomy and chromosomes are not consistent with M/F designations Avoid “hermaphrodite.” Sex is expressed physically in many ways 12Gender Gender identity – one’s core sense of being male or female or both or neither Gender expression – one’s outward presentations and behavior, how others perceive a