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Technical Session 7 - Paper 3: Forming and Fulfilling Expectations: Perspectives of Underrepresented Computer Science Doctoral Students

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Vidushi Ojha, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Raul Enrique Platero, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Beleicia B Bullock, Stanford University

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likelihood of completion.In this paper, we seek to better understand these compounded challenges by investigating howdoctoral computing students from URGs understand what is expected of them and how to do it.3 Research QuestionsRQ1: How do students from URGs form expectations of their CS PhD programs?RQ2: What sources do students from URGs rely on to form expectations of their CS PhD pro- grams?RQ3: How do students from URGs in CS PhD programs learn how to meet these expectations in order to complete their degree?4 MethodsIn order to answer the above research questions, our research team conducted a survey and follow-up interviews with Computer Science doctoral students at a large, Research 1 institution. Partici-pants for the

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Technical Session 8 - Paper 4: Implicit and Explicit Balanced Identity Scores Vary as a Function of Gender and STEM Major

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Rachelle Pedersen, Texas A&M University; Nyima Sanneh, Motivation and Learning Lab; Paul R Hernandez, Texas A&M University

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center around broadening par- ticipation in STEM (specifically Engineering) education and the role of identity development and social influencers on belonging and persistence in the field.Nyima Sanneh, Motivation and Learning Lab Nyima Sanneh is a 2nd year student at Texas A&M University pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering. Nyima’s research interests have been related to understanding the gender and racial disparities in STEM and finding ways to correct these gaps. As a second year undergraduate researcher for the Motivation and Learning Lab, Nyima has been able to aid in this kind of research, presenting during Student Research Week.Dr. Paul R Hernandez, Texas A&M University I earned

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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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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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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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Google Scholarship), and Microsoft (Blacks at Microsoft: BAM). Others aresupported by organizations and foundations like the National GEM Consortium (GEMFellowship), the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), and theNational Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). There are many scholarships available forcollege-bound high school students and students in undergraduate, graduate, and professionaland technology programs who are interested in futures in computing and related fields.Media: Podcasts, Twitter, Videos, Websites Media resources provide ways for students and professionals to learn about different facets of CS and STEM, particularly from the perspectives of minoritized populations. Websites provide details about

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Technical Session 5 - Paper 3: Enhancing Participation of Underrepresented Student Populations and Women in Engineering and Computer Science – An Experience Report

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Shihong Huang, Florida Atlantic University; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University; Tamsyn Nicole Carey, Florida Atlantic University-College of Engineering and Computer Science

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. Romance is Professor of Science Education in the College of Education at Florida Atlantic Univer- sity (FAU) and a graduate faculty member in both the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the College of Science at FAU.Her research interests address meaningful learning in complex STEM do- mains, applying a learning sciences lens in addressing issues ranging from building elementary teachers knowledge and skill in teaching science to coordinating learning communities addressing mathematics curriculum as a persistent barrier impacting student success and retention in undergraduate STEM pro- grams. She is currently OI on a NSF DR K-12, Co-PI on a USDOE Title III Hispanic Serving Institution, internal evaluator

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Technical Session 5 - Paper 5: The Impact of Prior Programming Experience on Computational Thinking in First-Year Engineering Experience.

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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

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Paper ID #35645The Impact of Prior Programming Experience on Computational ThinkinginFirst-Year Engineering Experience.Dr. Noemi V Mendoza Diaz, Texas A&M University Dr. Mendoza Diaz is Assistant Professor at the College of Education and Human Development with a courtesy appointment in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. She obtained her Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in Educational Administration and Human Resource Development and worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning- INSPIRE at the School of Engineering Education-Purdue University. She

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Technical Session 2 - Paper 5: Need for Change: How Interview Preparation and the Hiring Process in Computing Can Be Made More Equitable

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Stephanie Jill Lunn, Georgia Institute of Technology ; Ellen Zerbe, Pennsylvania State University; Monique S Ross, Florida International University

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Learning. Previously, Stephanie received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Neuroscience from the University of Miami, in addition to B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science from FIU.Ellen Zerbe, Pennsylvania State University Ellen Zerbe is a graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. She earned her B.S.M.E. at Grove City College. She is currently researching under Dr. Catherine Berdanier in the Engineering Cognition Research Laboratory.Dr. Monique S Ross, Florida International University Monique Ross, Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences and STEM Transformation Institute at Florida International Her research interests include broadening

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Technical Session 11 - Paper 2: Completing the engineering and computer science transfer pathway: Transfer students’ post-matriculation experiences through a four-year institution

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Amy Richardson P.E., Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Dustin Michael Grote, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Janice Leshay Hall, Florida International University ; Hannah Glisson

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Paper ID #35598Completing the engineering and computer science transfer pathway:Transfer students’ post-matriculation experiences through a four-yearinstitutionDr. David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University David B. Knight is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and Special As- sistant to the Dean for Strategic Plan Implementation at Virginia Tech. He is also Director of Research of the Academy for Global Engineering at Virginia Tech and is affiliate faculty with the Higher Education Program. His research tends to be at the macro-scale, focused on a systems-level

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Technical Session 2 - Paper 1: The Accidental Inclusivity of Virtual Spaces

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Amanda Kate Lacy, Texas A&M University; Seth Polsley, Texas A&M University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University; Jason White, University of California, Davis

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Paper ID #35639The Accidental Inclusivity of Virtual SpacesMs. Amanda Kate Lacy, Texas A&M University Amanda Lacy is a PhD student at Texas A&M University in the department of Computer Science and Engineering. Her interests are broad, with an emphasis on applying computing to promote access to information and spaces, both virtual and physical. She holds a bachelors in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin, and currently works as a quality assurance tester for Apple.Mr. Seth Polsley, Texas A&M University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering Seth Polsley is a PhD student at Texas A&

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

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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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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Paper ID #35576Valuable Professional Learning and Development Activities for Black STEMPostdoctoral ScholarsDr. Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Dr. Sylvia Mendez is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She earned a PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Kansas, a MS in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Colorado State University, and a BA in Economics from Washington State University. Dr. Mendez’s research centers on effective faculty mentoring practices, broadening

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Technical Session 1 - Paper 3: Online and Global Education in Engineering: Building a Strategic Case for Placed-based Learning

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Natasha B. Watts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for Visual Communication and Computer Information at Hazard Community and Technical College. Watts began her career at Appalshop, a non-profit media arts center located in the coalfields of Eastern Kentucky, serving as a director, educator, filmmaker, and youth media trainer. For the last ten years, her work has focused on placed-based visual learning and distance learning methodologies to facilitate rural classroom equality. Watts is passionate about distance learning, accessibility, and Appalachia. She believes there is a classroom for everyone. Natasha has a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcasting and Electronic Media, with a minor in Appalachian Studies from Eastern Kentucky

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Technical Session 12 - Paper 3: Increasing Minority Student Applications to STEM Graduate Programs: Lessons Learned and Outlook for a New Program

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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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

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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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Technical Session 2 - Paper 2: Lessons Learned from Conducting a Diversity-Focused Faculty Cluster Hire at a Predominantly White Institution

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado Boulder; Dana Francesca Stamo, University of Colorado Boulder; Clayton Lewis, University of Colorado Boulder

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Paper ID #35574Lessons Learned from Conducting a Diversity-Focused Faculty Cluster Hireat a Predominantly White InstitutionDr. Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado Boulder Robyn Sandekian, PhD, is the Director of Faculty Advancement for the College of Engineering and Ap- plied Science (CEAS) at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder). In this role, Robyn has a key leadership role with responsibilities for identifying, implementing, and assessing outcomes of policies, programs, and procedures to meet CEAS goals for faculty recruiting, hiring, retention, and advancement including increasing faculty diversity

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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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implications of virtual environments on programming, this paper is groundedin technology-mediated learning environment theory. Technology-mediated virtual learningenvironment (TVLE) allows for interactions and knowledge sharing between participants andfacilitators, providing access to a wide range of resources all while in a computer-basedenvironment [9].One of the goals of the programs described in this paper is to create safe spaces for theunderrepresented in engineering and science, such as women and people of color, whileeliminating barriers. TVLE aims to eliminate such barriers while providing convenience, content,individualized learning, flexibility and aiding in retention [9]. TVLE addresses the relationshipbetween learner control and

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Technical Session 7 - Paper 5: Bridging Internationalization and Equity Initiatives in Engineering Education

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Robert S Emmett, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kim Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Glenda R. Scales, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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program has a long history of providing engineers with access to exceptional graduate degree programs. Dr. Scales was the administrative lead in the college of engineering on the high performance computing project that created System X, a homegrown supercomputer. In 2003, System X ranked in the TOP500 list as the third-fastest supercomputer in the world and ”the world’s most powerful and cheapest home built supercomputer.” Additionally, she worked with her team and the university to expand Virginia Tech’s wireless network in 2008 with their Tablet PC initiative in order to accommodate large lecture classes using Virginia Tech’s wireless network for in-class learning activities. She holds a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech, a

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Technical Session 1 - Paper 2: Challenging the Hegemonic Culture of Engineering: Curricular and Co-Curricular Methodologies

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Bailey Bond-Trittipo, Florida International University; Joseph Valle, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Andrew Green, Florida International University

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University Stephen is an Assistant Professor Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International Univer- sity. He has a prior academic and professional background in engineering, having worked professionally as an acoustical engineer. He has taught a number of courses on engineering and education, including courses on engineering design, systems in society, and learning theories. Stephen’s research interests include equity, culture, and the sociocultural dimensions of engineering education.Andrew Green, Florida International University Andrew Green serves as the associate director of academic services for the Center for Diversity and Student Success in Engineering and Computing. In this capacity, he supports the

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Technical Session 8 - Paper 5: Cultivating Inclusivity: A Systematic Literature Review on Developing Empathy for Students in STEM Fields

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Stephanie Jill Lunn, Georgia Institute of Technology; Cristi L. Bell-Huff, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joseph M LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Learning. Previously, Stephanie received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Neuroscience from the University of Miami, in addition to B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science from FIU.Dr. Cristi L. Bell-Huff, Georgia Institute of Technology Cristi L. Bell-Huff, PhD is a Lecturer and Director of Faculty and Student Training in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University. She is involved in teaching, engineering education innovation, and research. In addition to her PhD in Chemical Engineer- ing, she also has an MA in Educational Studies. She has industrial experience in pharmaceutical product and process development as well as teaching experience at the secondary and post

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Technical Session 3 - Paper 3: International engineering students’ resistance to isolating university experiences: An opportunity for greater inclusion in engineering education

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Memoria Matters, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Patrice Marie Buzzanell, University of South Florida; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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to identifychallenges that international students face in the US and possible initiatives that would improvetheir learning and educational experience. In turn, we believe these same initiatives wouldbenefit all students, including other types of underrepresented students.This study is part of a larger NSF-funded project that investigates the intersections of diversityand inclusion, socio-technical perceptions of engineering, and the professional formation ofengineers. It is an analysis of five interviews with senior undergraduate international students inthe electrical and computer engineering (ECE) program at Purdue University. This particularengineering program has a high population of international students compared to other programsin

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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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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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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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Science Olympid as well and for the NE Ohio regionals. She is a former board member at Magnificat High School where she chaired the Education Committee. She is past board member of the Center for Arts Inspired Learning and past chair of the United Way of Lake County. She is a founding member of the Women’s Leadership Council now known as Women United. She and her husband have three children and live in Lake County, Ohio.Debra Musch, Rising Careers, LLC Debbi Musch is a Career Coach and owner of Rising Careers, LLC. She holds a B.S. in Chemical En- gineering from Carnegie Melon University and an M.B.A. from Case Western Reserve University. She possesses over thirty-five years of professional experience in polymer

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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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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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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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said, “I've heard of [STEMidentity], but I don't know if I've got a full understanding . . . when you think of STEM, you think ofobviously science . . . You have to be able to think critically and solve problems that are beneficial tothe broader good.”And Lisa—a White woman, full professor in electrical, computer, and systems engineeringquestioned, “Can you tell me about [STEM identity]? Well does it have to do with math competence,that’s a big part of being an engineer?”Though some faculty shared an interest in learning more about STEM identity and the ways in whichthey can foster it, most made it very clear that the cultivation of any sort of identity was moot if basiccompetencies were not present, such as deep knowledge and understanding of

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Technical Session 12 - Paper 2: DEI Student Ambassadors Program

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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J. McLean Sloughter, Seattle University; Brooke I Wynalda; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University

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BSEE from Florida Atlantic University in 1996 and 1994. Dr. Miguel’s professional interests involve image processing, machine learning, and engineering education especially active learn- ing, diversity, equity, and inclusion, retention, and recruitment. Her teaching interests include MATLAB, circuits, linear systems, and digital image processing. She is an ASEE Fellow and a member of the IEEE, SWE, and Tau Beta Pi. Currently, Dr. Miguel is the ASEE First Vice President and Vice President for External Relations which gives her a seat on the ASEE Board of Directors. Dr. Miguel has held several other officer positions across the ASEE including: Professional Interest Council I Chair, Division Chair and Program Chair of

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Technical Session 1 - Paper 4: The Sweet Sounds of Coding: promoting digital inclusion via remote instruction of introductory Python in a musical context

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Sommer Anjum, University of Pittsburgh; Maria K Jantz, University of Pittsburgh; Kirk Holbrook; James M Churilla, Pittsburgh Public Schools Pittsburgh Miller PreK-5

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instruction of introductory Python in a musical contextSOMMER ANJUM, MARIA JANTZ, JAMES CHURILLA, KIRK HOLBROOK, STEVEN ABRAMOWITCH UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS 4TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF CONECD COLLABORATIVE NETWORK FOR ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING DIVERSITY | FEBRUARY 2022 Program objective Given the lack of K12 STEM exposure opportunities in under-served Pittsburgh communities amid difficulty engaging students amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, we sought to implement curriculum for a virtual coding course based on music to expose students to coding while keeping content relatable.THE SWEET SOUNDS OF CODING

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Technical Session 6 - Paper 2: Sharing Exemplary Admissions Practices that Promote Diversity in Engineering Panel Discussion

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Elizabeth Cady, National Academy of Engineering; Beth M Holloway, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Theresa A. Maldonado P.E., University of California System; Beth A Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Andrew B. Williams, The Citadel School of Engineering

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. Vice Chancellor for Research of the Texas A&M University System, which is comprised of 11 universities, seven state agencies, and a health science center. At the same time, she served as the founding director of the Texas A&M Energy Institute. She is also Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University in College Station. Dr. Maldonado has had connections to NSF throughout her career. She is the immediate past chair of the NSF Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE). From 1999 to 2001 she served as Program Director of Engineering Research Centers in the NSF Directorate for Engineering. Dr. Maldonado earned the Ph.D., M.S.E.E., and B.E.E. with Highest

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Technical Session 3 - Paper 2: Inequities in “Stuckness”: Exploring mobility patterns to higher ranked institutions from undergraduate to graduate school based on students’ race/ethnicity and first generation in college status

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Dustin Michael Grote, Weber State University; Abdulrahman M Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Anita Patrick, Spelman College; Maya Denton, University of Texas at Austin; Gabriella Coloyan Fleming, University of Texas at Austin; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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undergraduate and graduate STEM education. His interdisciplinary research agenda includes graduate funding in STEM, transdisciplinary, experiential and adaptive lifelong learning, undergraduate education policies, systems thinking, organizational change, broadening participation in engineering, improving community college transfer pathways in engineering, curricular complexity in engineering, and assessment and evaluation in higher education contexts. Prior to pursuing a Ph.D., Dustin served as a Director of Admissions at Community College of Denver and in Outreach and Access Initiatives for the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Beyond academia, Dustin enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, mountain biking, skiing and

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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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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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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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directly with what they are learning in the school environment.Students are assigned weekly goals to meet or surpass based on time spent in ALEKS and number oflearned topics. Time in ALEKS for 3rd and 4th graders: 10 minutes per day, six days per week. Anincremental increase is applied to 5th and 6th graders for time in ALEKS: 15 minutes per day, six daysper week. Likewise, students have a number of learned topics to meet or surpass each week. Third andfourth graders need a minimum of three topics per week. While 5th and 6th graders need a minimum offour topics per week.Furthermore, this daily practice is supported by research. Ku et al. (2007) found that individuallypersonalized computer-based instruction improved students’ attitudes toward

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Technical Session 7 - Paper 2: Retaining a diverse group of undergraduate students in Engineering Technology Majors

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Melanie Villatoro, New York City College of Technology

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undergraduate cohort in engineeringtechnology majors. PPA provides a supportive college environment, empowersstudents with the resources to succeed academically and professionally, increasesfaculty awareness, provides the participants with positive role models, and creates anopen and inclusive community within the departments. The program elements havethe potential to enhance the diversity and inclusion of all underrepresented groups inengineering and computing professions. 3PPA is funded by the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21stCentury (Perkins V) Act. The program was launched in Spring 2015 and has operatedon a budget of about $100,000. The

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Technical Session 9 - Paper 1: The New Normal: Student Perspectives on Supportive University Policies during COVID and Beyond

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University

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Education a year later. Her re- search interests include exploration of marginalized engineering students’ experience, hidden identity, student mental health and wellbeing, and student support in engineering and computing education.Dr. Stephen Secules, Florida International University Stephen is an Assistant Professor Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International Univer- sity. He has a prior academic and professional background in engineering, having worked professionally as an acoustical engineer. He has taught a number of courses on engineering and education, including courses on engineering design, systems in society, and learning theories. Stephen’s research interests include equity, culture, and the

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Technical Session 4 - Paper 4: Developing a Strategy to Include Financially Disadvantaged Undergraduate Students into Graduate Engineering Programs

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Sanjivan Manoharan, Grand Valley State University; Shabbir Choudhuri, Grand Valley State University; Brian Krug, Grand Valley State University; Paul D. Plotkowski, Grand Valley State University

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pursuing faculty teaching careers Provide faculty with resources to support Faculty development and diversity inclusive learning environmentIn recognition of these efforts, GVSU was one of only three universities to receive both the Sealof Excelencia and ASEE Deans Program Award. In addition, GVSU is a Higher EducationExcellence in Diversity (HEED) recipient, Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’sCorporate ONE award recipient, and was also named as a Role Model Institution by MinorityAccess Inc.College EffortsThe Padnos College of Engineering and Computing (PCEC) has about 2,200 undergraduate andgraduate students, of which

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Technical Session 14 - Paper 1: Diversity Statements in STEM Faculty Job Applications

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Yvette E. Pearson P.E., The University of Texas at Dallas; Torrie Cropps, University of Texas at Dallas; Samara Rose Boyle; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University

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originally as a postdoctoral research fellow in 2017 on an NSF-funded study that investigates the efficacy of an audio-based method of learning mathematics where he now serves as Co-PI. In 2019, he 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. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022Diversity Statements in STEMFaculty Job ApplicationsTorrie Cropps, Ph.D.The University of Texas at Dallas Acknowledgments STRIDES Educational Research

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Technical Session 10 - Paper 1: Improving engineering-student retention via the UC Davis LEADR program

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Ralph C. Aldredge III, University of California, Davis

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, fluid dynamics and bio-transport, with a focus on bio-fluid dynamics (vascular blood flow) and on front propagation both in biological tissue (avascular-tumor dynamics) and in reacting gaseous mixtures (flame propagation). He has developed computational algorithms and software for simulation and analysis of flame propagation, including an iPhone/iPad application (the Level-Set app). Dr. Aldredge received a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and French at Carnegie-Mellon University and his Master’s and PhD degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University. He completed postdoctoral fellowships at UC San Diego and Caltech prior to arriving at UC Davis to begin his teaching career

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Technical Session 3 - Paper 5: Fostering a Supportive Mentoring Space During a Global Pandemic

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Matthew Voigt, Clemson University; Eliza Gallagher, Clemson University; Rachel Lanning, Clemson University ; Tony Nguyen, Clemson University; Sharetta M. Bufford M.Ed., Clemson University; Tyler James Sullivan, Clemson University; Tim Ransom, Clemson University; Wysheka Austin, Clemson University

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disciplinary backgrounds of group members include mathematics, computer science,industrial engineering, and sociology. However, the group focuses largely on mathematicseducation and on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our research group is one of thelargest within the department and the only one that is facilitated between two facultymembers.The COVID-19 pandemic was a disruptive force that continues to impact the lives of ourentire global society as we modify how we interact within our communities, families, and ineducational settings. This once-in-a-generation phenomenon prompted a rapid shift toonline learning which had the widespread effect of disrupting academic trajectories andcontributing to feelings of isolation for many individuals