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

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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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Munich. He holds a Ph.D. in English (University of Wisconsin) and is a certified Project Management Professional.Dr. Kim Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Lester serves as the Director of Pre-College Programs at Virginia Tech’s Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity focusing on outreach and recruiting underserved students into STEM fields. She also worked as a global engagement specialist in the Office of Global Engineering Engagement and Research at Virginia Tech, providing assistance with the development, implementation and administrative support of international initiatives at the College of Engineering. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a Doctor of

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NOTE NEW TIMESLOT: Technical Session 7 - Paper 1: Auto-ethnographic Reflections : Lessons from Leading a STEM Initiative for Girls in School While We Ourselves Were in School

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Kayli Heather Battel, Tufts University; Kritin Mandala, Saguaro High School; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Society of Women Engineers; Natalie Anna Foster, Sisters in STEM - Saguaro High School; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida; Lissa Erickson, Battel Engineering; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University

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in 2018. Since then he has become a team leader in Saguaro’s FRC robotics club and Sisters in STEM initiative. Kritin is a co-founder of Saguaro’s CyberSiS program which is an offshoot of SiS that aims to teach students in grades K-6 about cybersecurity. He is also leading a team of high school students in writing, illustrating, and publishing an innovative children’s book series focused on STEM and cooperative principles.Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Society of Women Engineers Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri is an Engineering Educator and Research Scientist. She currently serves as a Senator at the Society of Women Engineers - a global not-for-profit organization with over 40,000 global members and the world’s largest advocate for

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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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Paper ID #35536Broadening Participation through Information: A Synthesis of Resourcesfor Research and Practice in Computing and Computer ScienceMiss Anu Tuladhar, Medtronic Anu graduated in 2021 with her B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. Within engineering education, she is working on understanding the effects of a mentorship program on the con- nectedness and resiliency of students, and how student-run organizations evolve to meet student needs. Currently, she is employed as an R&D Sensors Engineer I at Medtronic, and continues to work for in- creasing representation and diversity within

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Technical Session 12 - Paper 4: Supporting lecturers by building community, promoting agency, and increasing leadership opportunities

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Pauline Khan, University of Michigan; Elizabeth J Bailey, Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineering, University of Michigan; Heidi M Sherick, University of Michigan

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Paper ID #35578Supporting lecturers by building community, promoting agency, andincreasing leadership opportunitiesDr. Pauline Khan, University of Michigan Pauline Bary Khan has been serving as the Director of Lecturer Development since 2020 where she has led efforts to support teaching faculty at the College of Engineering. This work includes advising, mentoring, professional career coaching, and facilitating workshops to serve the teaching faculty population. Her research interests include the topics of teaching faculty development, organizational culture, educational leadership, and workplace communication. Prior to

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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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Education, 2022 Paper ID #35576 steady state and transient behavior of advanced energy systems, inclusive of their thermal management, and the characterization and optimization of novel cycles. He has advised graduate and undergradu- ate research assistants and has received multi-agency funding for energy systems analysis and develop- ment. Sponsor examples include the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy and NASA. Dr. Haynes also develops fuel cells and alternative energy systems curricula for public and college courses and experimental laboratories. Additionally, he is the co-developer of the outreach initiative

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

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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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Paso (UTEP) in July 2017. She also holds a tenured appointment as Professor in the Department ofElectrical & Computer Engineering. Dr. Maldonado’s academic career spans 29 years, including at fourother universities: The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley, Texas A&M University, Texas A&MHealth Science Center, and The University of Texas at Arlington, with nearly 20 years in various researchstrategic and administrative roles. She also served as Associate Vice Chancellor for Research at the TexasA&M University System and as founding director of the Texas A&M Energy Institute. Dr. Maldonadohas extensive experience at the federal level in advancing engineering research, education, andcommercialization initiatives. From Jan

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Technical Session 9 - Paper 3: The Minimization of Microaggressions in Engineering Education

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Stephanie Masta, Purdue University; Darryl Dickerson, Florida International University; Alice L Pawley, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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multiscale characterization of complex tissues, fundamental studies on biophysical control of induced pluripotent stem cells, biomaterial development for complex tissue regeneration, and inten- tionally building inclusion into research design and execution. This connects to his broader vision to make engineering spaces more diverse, more equitable, and more inclusive. He has held administrative positions in programs to broaden the participation of historically excluded students in engineering. Dr. Dickerson’s work in expanding participation in engineering has yielded significant programmatic inter- ventions, institutional change activities, and national strategic initiatives. He also serves as the Director of Engineering

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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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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 playing sports with his wife, kids, and dog.Dr. Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Walter Lee is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education and the director for research in the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering

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

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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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Foundation, and a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers.Dr. Torrie Cropps, University of Texas at Dallas Dr. Torrie Cropps is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at University of Texas at Dallas. Her research there focuses broadly on strategies to promote equity for marginalized populations in engineering. Torrie earned her PhD in Agricultural Education from Purdue University. Her research interests include critical qualitative research, Black women in graduate educa- tion, equity and inclusion in agriculture + STEM, and mentoring and advising in graduate education.Samara Rose Boyle Samara is an undergraduate studying neuroscience at Rice University in Houston

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Technical Session 12 - Paper 1: Creating Pathways for Success and Engagement for Women in Engineering

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Jalonda Nakay Thompson, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Anne Skutnik, Tickle College of Engineering; Jamie Baalis Coble, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Anahita Khojandi, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Angelica M Palomino, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Veerle Keppens, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Ozlem Kilic, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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• Initiated by a Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering faculty member as part of her Higher Education Research Services (HERS) Institute experience • Supported through funding from the Chancellor's Commission for Women, Tickle College of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences, and private donations • Hosts social and development programming • Build community among women in STEM fields • Prepare students for success through their graduate studies and into their careers • WiSTAR3 mentoring program works with STEM professionals from UTK, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Y-12 National Security Complex, and area companies to provide professional and career development

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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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and peers.We also find that students’ initial expectations of what graduate school would entail did not alwaysprovide a complete picture, often giving them incomplete or inaccurate expectations. To addressthese issues, we suggest developing lab-based mentorship systems, and encouraging clear commu-nication between advisors and students not only on high-level goals, but on the daily tasks neededto accomplish them.2 Previous WorkPrior research has identified a number of factors that lead to doctoral program completion, manyof which involve clear communication of student expectations. In a meta-analysis of 163 empir-ical articles regarding completion, achievement, and well-being in PhD education, Sverdlik et al.(2018) found that students

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

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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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studentsgraduating in the Fall 2021 semester or later were eligible to apply to this paid ambassador role.Because of funding and personnel limitations, we could only hire five students. Out of the nineeligible applications we received, the five ambassadors were selected based upon their interest inimproving equity in the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), conducting socialscience research, and being part of local K-12 STEM education initiatives. Out of these fiveambassadors, four are women, and all are non-White (including Black, Latinx, and MiddleEastern races/ethnicities). Historically underrepresented groups were not specifically recruitednor selected for in our application process, and the institutional context makes these

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

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. We share what worked well, the challenges we facedranging from simple logistics to significant philosophical differences among and betweencommittee members and others, and a summary of what we will change in the future. This workadds to both research and praxis by providing an example of an inclusive faculty search processto leaders at other institutions who may wish to implement this type of search.Background Perhaps diversifying the faculty in engineering remains elusive because hostility and resistance to diversity is ingrained within the culture of the discipline. If so, recruitment and diversity initiatives that seek to seriously change the status quo must address these issue [sic] in order for improvement in URM

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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 5 - Paper 2: Opportunities from Disruption - How lifelong learning helped create more connected classrooms

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Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Society of Women Engineers

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inclusion and diversity initiatives as well as employing innovative, ethical and inclusive mixed-methods research approaches to uncovering insights about the 21st century workforce. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Opportunities from Disruption -how lifelong learning can help create more connected classroomsAbstractThe coronavirus pandemic has led to instructors worldwide seeking ways to engage studentsbetter through virtual platforms. As the world interacts online, more than ever before, thispaper reflects on an educator’s experience with the virtual teaching and learning spaces pre andduring the ongoing

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Technical Session 13 - Paper 4: Promoting First-Semester Persistence of Engineering Majors with Design Experiences in General Chemistry Laboratory

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Corey Payne, University of Florida; Kent J. Crippen, University of Florida

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. Persistence is the ability of students to continue towards an academicgoal even through adversity or difficulties over a period of time [6]. It was measured by theconstructs of self-efficacy, both engineering and teamwork, and identity as an engineer, whichrepresent unique psychological processes. As a course-based professional experience, we viewthe career-forward curriculum as a form of research experience, which is consistent withChemers et al. definition [5] as well as examples from other studies.Theoretical FrameworkThe MMRE model (Figure 1), which was initially developed based upon survey responses frommembers of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science(SACNAS), proposes that experiences that are designed to

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Technical Session 11 - Paper 1: Using Utility Value Interventions to Explore Student Connections to Engineering Mechanics Topics

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Isabella Grace Sorensen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Dominick Trageser, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Benjamin David Lutz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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analytic memos; naming and operationalizing emergent codes; extractingdominant themes; and producing the final report in the form of the present research paper. Whilea full discussion of the methods outlined by Braun &Clarke (2006) is beyond the scope of thepresent work, see Ruiz et al. (2021) for more detail regarding the analysis approaches used here.In generating codes, we examined student responses for recurring or common themes. Wefocused on allowing themes to emerge from the development of initial, open codes that wouldeventually cluster around broader themes. For example, we noted in the following passagethemes related to both safety and structural engineering. [Q]uestions such as trusses that we have been working on recently

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Technical Session 2 - Paper 3: Increasing Academic Success for Underrepresented Minority PhD Graduate STEM Students Through Self-Advocacy Education

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Carmen M Lilley, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Gregory V Larnell, University of Illinois at Chicago

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Paper ID #35634Increasing Academic Success for Underrepresented Minority PhD GraduateSTEM Students Through Self-Advocacy EducationProf. Carmen M Lilley, The University of Illinois at Chicago Dr. Lilley’s research interests in engineering education focus on professional development of engineering students at the undergraduate and graduate level. In particular, she is interested in the nuances of how the intersection of race/ethnicity with gender affects professional development in the area of leadership and the long term career trajectory of an individual. Her other research interests are focused on syntheses of low

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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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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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Paper ID #35575International engineering students’ resistance to isolating universityexperiences: An opportunity for greater inclusion in engineeringeducationMemoria Matters, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Memoria Matters is a PhD student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She is also pursuing a Master’s degree at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering for computer engineering, in which she obtained her BSE from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research interest is in increasing the diversity of engineering by improving the inclusivity of engineering higher education

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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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to:CLICK1. Develop and direct bold large-scale initiatives that engage College of Engineering(CoE) (~300) faculty, (~240) staff, and (~6,000) students, and build literacy around,diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts CLICK2. Establish new programs based on promising practices that complement existingprograms CLICK3. Develop, design, implement, and evaluate professional, career, and skillsdevelopment trainings, workshops, and other activities that increase interactionsamong students, staff, and faculty to improve climate – one example is thedevelopment of an equity minded syllabi for faculty CLICK4. Support faculty in the integration of DEI principles in their teaching, research, andservice

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Technical Session 10 - Paper 2: Lived Experiences and Literature Reviews: Leveraging Experiential Knowledge in STEM Education Doctoral Studies

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Sharetta M. Bufford M.Ed., Clemson University; Stephanie A Damas, Clemson University; Matthew Voigt, Clemson University; Eliza Gallagher, Clemson University

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Paper ID #35583Lived Experiences and Literature Reviews: Leveraging ExperientialKnowledge in STEM Education Doctoral StudiesMrs. Sharetta M. Bufford M.Ed., Clemson University Sharetta (she, her, hers) is a PhD candidate in the Learning Sciences program, which is housed in the College of Education, and serves as the Assistant Director of Recruitment and Inclusive Excellence in the College of Science at Clemson University. Her research interests focus on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in mathematics education.Stephanie A Damas, Clemson University Stephanie Ashley Damas is currently a graduate student at Clemson

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Technical Session 1 - Paper 1: An Exploratory Investigation of the Experiences of Navigating Campus Resources of Black Immigrant Women in Engineering

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Debalina Maitra, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Katreena Thomas, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Meseret F. Hailu, Arizona State University

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in engineer- ing, and 2) how higher education institutions in Eastern/Southern Africa conceptualize and implement equity initiatives. Prior to coming to ASU, Dr. Hailu was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at The Ohio State University. Her research has been funded by FHI 360, the Fulbright Program, the National Science Foundation, and the United States Agency for International Development. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022IntroductionBroadening participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in highereducation has been a problem for several years for minoritized population, especially for Black students[1], [2], [3

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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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Paper ID #35540Implicit and Explicit Balanced Identity Scores Vary as a Function ofGender and STEM MajorRachelle Pedersen, Texas A&M University Rachelle Pedersen is a first-year Ph.D. student pursuing a degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Engineering Education at Texas A&M University. She holds a Master’s of Science in Curriculum & Instruction from Texas A&M and a Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering Science (Tech- nology Education) from Colorado State University. She previously taught for 5 years in Connecticut at a high school teaching technology education. Rachelle’s research interests

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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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Graduate Teaching Assistant and a Graduate Research Assistant.Dr. Tremayne O’Brian Waller, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Tremayne O. Waller (Ph.D., Virginia Tech) is the Director of Graduate Student Programs at Virginia Tech in the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED). Dr. Waller is responsible for developing and implementing evidence-based strategic priorities for recruiting and retention of underrep- resented students in College of Engineering graduate programs. He is working with faculty, staff and students to implement a strategic plan for graduate student success. Dr. Waller was the Interim Director for the Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives (OADI) and Director

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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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instruction; research andinquiry; leadership development; and social justice to aid in advancement of inclusion andequity.The Division and Inclusion and Equity has conducted several initiatives in collaboration withstudents, faculty/staff, and community partners. Table 1 highlights these initiatives and intendedgoals. Table 1: Developed initiatives and associated goals Initiative Goal Engage in mentoring and to foster community Faculty/Staff affinity groups among diverse faculty, staff, and student populations

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Technical Session 1 - Paper 5: Navigating the academy in the absence of graduate disability accommodation policies

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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D. C. Beardmore, University of Colorado Boulder

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practices whilenavigating their graduate programs. I discuss the findings as they relate to concepts in literatureand my own auto-ethnographic experience. I also provide researchers, students, faculty, staff,and policy makers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) academiawith recommendations. Finally, I present the research community with areas for furtheracademic study.IntroductionProblemThere is a dearth of knowledge pertaining to graduate students with disabilities. Publicationsregarding the enrollment, retention, and graduation rates of this population are scarce. Similarly,little is known about the retention and graduation rates of graduate students with disabilities [1],[2]. More generally, there is a gap in knowledge

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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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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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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 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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Sorority Future research directions: Engineering Identity 31Currently, the Outreach Program and Women in Engineering Program (WIEP) and are partnering to address the students concerns in the study.  We have two new initiatives inspired by senior female students and this survey.  We have outreach initiatives, including our Pond Camp Elementary after school engineering club. This club was created by the Society of Women Engineers, with support from the TCE Outreach program and other student organizations.  This complements the existing programs we have for students in grades 6‐12, and will allow a longer pathway to engineering in K‐12.We are providing

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Technical Session 11 - Paper 4: Living, Learning & Growing Together: Engineering Your World

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Ana M Dison, University of Texas at Austin

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Paper ID #35587Living, Learning & Growing Together: Engineering Your WorldMrs. Ana M Dison, University of Texas at Austin Ana Dison is the Director for Student Programs in Women in STEM (WiSTEM), a new initiative serving all women in STEM at UT. The focus of WiSTEM is to educate and expose students to transdisciplinary, holistic experiences that increase the sense of belonging, STEM identity, and STEM self-efficacy. In addition to the K-12 outreach activities and programs, WiSTEM will provide undergraduates with pro- fessional development opportunities including mentoring, leadership, and community-building

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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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College and therefore likely to be unfamiliar to the students.Interviews were initially transcribed by software and then manually edited to ensure correctness.We found this process saved substantial research time over manual transcription. Transcriptswere coded using an iterative and inductive methodology from an initial codebook that wasmodified by multiple coders [28]. Coding was done by five researchers working collaborativelyusing NVivo. Interrater reliability was not calculated because a small group of codes that werestraightforward to identify were used for this research and counts of code within categories arenot given. The codebook served to direct researchers to the relevant parts of the interview.The coded interviews were summarized and