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Track 3: Technical Session 6: Organizational Transformation for Graduate Education: Intentionally Engaging Graduate Students as Partners in Equity Work

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Julia Machele Brisbane, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Teirra K Holloman, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Natali Huggins, Virginia Tech ; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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, CivilEngineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Miningand Minerals Engineering. Graduate coordinators from each department were invited to providenames of students in their department who were doing equity work.Figure 3: Count of students’ primary academic departmentFigure 4: Count of students’ source of financial support for educational and living expensesThe social identities of students were diverse in terms of gender identity, race/ethnicity, sexualorientation, first-generation status, and having a disability/chronic illness. Thirteen students(59.1%) identified as being a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Eight students consideredthemselves a first-generation undergraduate student (36.4%), and twelve students

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Track 1: Technical Session 2: Tailoring DEIA Programming through Current Field Analysis: Promoting Allyship in STEM of University Graduate Students

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Mia Leigh Renna, University of Maryland College Park; Emily Lawson-Bulten, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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students at University ofIllinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) to promote DEIA initiatives through allyship education.The original organizers established programming that consisted of six virtual workshops targetedat UIUC graduate students utilizing personal stories from minority leaders and educational toolsfrom DEIA professionals in Spring 2020. The topics chosen for the first year’s programmingincluded a graduate student experience panel, the interconnectedness of the Black Lives Matter(BLM) movement and STEM; a lesson on personal advocacy; allyship through everyday actions;conflict resolution techniques; and a panel of professionals in academia, industry, andgovernment on allyship throughout one's career. The introductory programming mostly

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Track 3: Technical Session 8: Self-Advocacy Professional Programming as a Framework to Support Non-Academic Outcomes of STEM PhD Graduate Education

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Carmen Maria Lilley, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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leadershipdevelopment with panel discussions by STEM leaders to a book club discussion. In the thirdyear, programming for professional skills was requested by the students. Dr. SubramanianSankaranarayanan, a Group Leader for the Center for Nanoscale Materials at Argonne NationalLaboratory, gave a seminar on how to prepare for a postdoctoral job search and leveraging thepostdoctoral experience to support professional aspirations. This topic was requested by thestudents to address their concerns about not knowing how to pursue or leverage a postdoctoralposition as first generation and/or historically minoritized graduate students. The students are invited to attend different modalities of seminars and workshops. Forexample, programs are offered virtually

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Track 1: Technical Session 7:Beyond Math Readiness: Understanding Why Some Women Pursue Engineering

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Olivia Ryan, Virginia Tech Engineering Education; Susan Sajadi, Virginia Tech

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journey, not just at the‬ ‭high school stage. Therefore, including engineering mentors throughout students' schooling can‬ ‭help students get interested in engineering.‬I‭ n addition to family members and role models, students cited their high school engineering‬ ‭experiences as an essential factor that helped them decide on engineering. The past decade has‬ ‭seen an increase in engineering education for middle and high school students, likely because of‬ ‭states aligning with the Next Generation Science Standards that came out in 2013, which include‬ ‭engineering design at all grade levels‬‭[57]‬‭. Many‬‭students thought they were interested in‬ ‭engineering, so they took an engineering class, which

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Technical Session: Transforming Engineering Education Is Possible! A Descriptive Case Study of Reimagining Engineering Education and Delivering a Wake Forest Engineering Student Experience Promoting Inclusion, Agency, Holistic Learning, and Success

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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University

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possible inengineering education and in engineering departments. Intentionality and evidence-basedstrategies are a must. There are many implications for new and established engineeringdepartments from this case study. In fact, strategies described in this case study have thepotential to transform higher education departments and institutions.I. INTRODUCTIONThe role of higher education and its impacts towards advancing citizens towards economicprosperity, to enrich the human experience through knowledge and perspective, to be a force forgood and human flourishing, to produce the next generation of leaders in our society, to advanceknowledge discovery and community empowerment are well established (Rudolph, 2021;Rhodes, 2001). Along with the many

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Track 5: Technical Session 1: Peru in State College

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Lauren A Griggs Griggs, Pennsylvania State University ; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University

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incorporating a scholarly international experience, an intervention notcommonly utilized for underrepresented groups, further elevate the graduation rate?In this project, conventional interventions were administered to a group of tenstudents at Pennsylvania State University, all of whom belonged to underrepresenteddemographics in the field of engineering based on race or gender. This study spanneda four-year duration, during which an international or study abroad component wasintroduced. Interventions were implemented to target four established factors knownto enhance student retention: financial support, preparation in mathematics andacademics, the creation of a supportive learning community, and the inclusion ofinternational education. The project

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Track 4: Technical Session 3: Considerations for assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement of a pre-college STEM summer program for promising Black high school students

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Jesika Monet McDaniel, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kim Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #40762Considerations for assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement ofa pre-college STEM summer program for promising Black high schoolstudentsJesika Monet McDaniel, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education Jesika is an accomplished graduate of Virginia Tech, holding degrees from both the College of Engineer- ing and the School of Education. Her passion for education led her to become a dedicated K-12 STEM Educator. In this role, Jesika is committed to introducing and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds and cultures to the intricacies of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

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Track 2: Technical Session 5: Understanding Decision Processes Related to Pathways of Community College Engineering Students

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Rene Alberto Hernandez, Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Amy Richardson, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #40675Understanding Decision Processes Related to Pathways of CommunityCollege Engineering StudentsMr. Rene Alberto Hernandez, Virginia Tech Ren´e Hernandez, is a Salvadorean-American first-generation graduate student at Virginia Tech’s School of Education. He is pursuing his PhD in Higher Education with a cognate in Engineering Education. He has more than 10 years of K-12 and higher education experience which he leverages towards his pursuits of helping others find success in education. He has an evolving research agenda focused on pathways, policy, and how it shapes education and undergraduate engineering

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Track 6: Technical Session 9: Creating buy-in from key constituencies for supporting LGBTQIA+ engineering students

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Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University; Craig Wanklyn P.E., Kansas State University; Rachel Levitt, Kansas State University

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was on the board of governors for the Rocky Mountain chapter of ASHRAE. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in architectural engineering and an MBA. He is a licensed professional engineer and a LEED-accredited professional in building design and construction.Rachel Levitt, Kansas State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Creating buy-in from key constituencies for supportingLGBTQIA+ engineering students Dr. Amy Betz (she/her)1 Craig Wanklyn, PE, MBA (he/him)1 Dr. Rachel Levitt (they/them)2 Mariya Vaughn (she/they)31-Col l ege of Engineering, 2-Social Transformation Studies, 3

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Track 3: Technical Session 4: Scripts of Whiteness in engineering: An analysis of the literature

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R. Jamaal Downey; Joel Alejandro Mejia, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Gordon D Hoople, University of San Diego; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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and more specifically engineering crosses from the focuson the skin-tone of an individual to focusing on the systems in place that allow there to be aglutton of white identities in these disciplines and fields. By realizing that Whiteness is anideology that both white and BIPOC operate under, problem-solving becomes more aboutstructures rather than individuals. What are administrators in engineering education doing thatdoesn’t allow for more BIPOC to be attracted, retained, graduated, and become leaders inengineering? [67-69] Taking a more holistic view, what are the pedagogical strategies beingimplemented in k-12 that don’t allow diverse students to see themselves as valuable in STEMfields? Notice that we aren’t asking about individuals and

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Track 7: Technical Session 3: The Missing Misrecognition in Recognition and Engineering Identity Research

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Annie Yong Patrick, Georgia Tech; Joseph M LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sara Schley Schley, Rochester Institute of Technology (NTID)

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researched inengineering education. Numerous studies have revealed that engineering recognition is connectedto increased student retention and an engineering student’s developing sense of belonging (Cribbset al., 2016; Hatmaker, 2013; Rover, 2008; Wang & Hazari, 2018). Additionally, recognition isinvaluable because of its capability to demonstrate how students form relationships withinengineering, its ability to verify the other two components of engineering identity, competencyand performance, and its ability to shed light on the experiences of underrepresented andmarginalized students in STEM (Carlone & Johnson, 2007; Rodriquez et al., 2017; Rohde et al.,2019). This topic has been studied using various methodologies (Godwin, 2016

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Track 8: Technical Session 6: A work in progress narrative literature review exploring the impact of minority engineering programs on the experiences of Black students in undergraduate engineering programs

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Stephanie A Damas, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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minorityengineering programs in collaboration with universities, (5) advocacy from minority students,faculty, and community organizations that pushed for the creation of these programs, and (6)institutional initiatives that took steps to establish minority engineering programs (Landis, 1991;Slaton, 2012; McNeely & Freehill, 2011).In the 1970s, MEPs served as community and academic support sources in light of the alarmingnumber of minority students that left the major each year (Landis, 1991). MEPs primarily focuson increasing marginalized students' retention and graduation rates. Some focus on gendermarginalization (i.e., women), racially marginalized communities in engineering fields,first-generation students, and students from low-income families. They

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Track 7: Technical Session 2: Lessons Learned from Development of an Elective Undergraduate Course on DEI in STEM

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Leigh S McCue, George Mason University; Christopher Alexander Carr, George Mason University; Kevin William Kuck, George Mason University; Dhiambi Otete; Violet Veronika Reges

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artificial intelligence titled ”Generative Artificial Intelligence: A Double- Edged Sword,” which was given at the World Engineering Education Forum & Global Engineering Dean’s Council in October 2023. His work demonstrates his keen interest in cutting-edge technology, engineering solutions, and a passion for DEI topics. In addition to his academic pursuits, Kevin has gained valuable experience through various internships and work roles. He served as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Jacobs, where he contributed to HVAC and MEP design projects, created energy models using HAP, and performed essential calculations for mechanical equipment selection. His involvement in report writing summarizing ultrasonic pipe testing

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Track 4: Technical Session 4: The Pink Paradox: Tensions in How STEM Toys are Marketed Toward Girls

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Theresa Green, Purdue University; Artre Reginald Turner, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Ruth Wertz P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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bridges video gaming with engineering learning principles. His academic journey has been marked by mentorship and instruction, a legacy from his tenure as a STEM tutor and supplemental instructor. Artre’s discipline and leadership skills, finely honed during his time as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, now serve as the foundation for his scholarly pursuits. His ambition is to forge a career in academia, where he can influence the next generation of engineers with an educational framework that is as rigorous as it is innovative.Prof. Ruth Wertz P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Wertz has earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Trine University, a M.S. in Civil Engineering from Purdue

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Track 8: Technical Session 4: Grading: The (Mis)use of Mathematics in Measuring Student Learning and its Disproportionate Impact on Equity and Inclusion

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Sharona Krinsky, California State University, Los Angeles; Robert Christopher Bosley, California State University, Los Angeles; Dina Verdin, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Eva Schiorring, STEMEVAL; Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles

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A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. She graduated from San Jos´e State University with a BS in Industrial Systems Engineering and from Purdue University with an MS in Industrial Engineering and PhD in Engineering Education. Dina is a 2016 recipient of the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship and an Honorable Mention for the Ford Foundation Fellowship Program. Her research interest focuses on changing the deficit base perspective of first-generation college students by providing asset-based approaches to understanding this population. Dina is interested in understanding how first-generation college students author their identities as engineers and negotiate their

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Track 8: Technical Session 8: The Role of an Artificial Intelligence Certificate in the Computing Identity Formation of Hispanic-Serving Community College Students who Work

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Sarah L Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Taylor Y. Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Paul Charles Bigby Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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institutional environments and STEM identity development are sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Kapor Center. In recent years, she was selected as an Early Career Awardee and Faculty Fellow with the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) and a NASPA Emerging Faculty Leader. She also received the Barbara Townsend Early Career Scholar Award by the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC) and gave the distinguished ASHE-CAHEP Barbara Townsend Lecture. To learn more about her current projects, visit http://sarahlrodriguez.com/Taylor Y. Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Taylor Y. Johnson is a graduate student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and

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Track 1: Technical Session 5: From De Facto To De Jure and Beyond. It's More Than Just Weather. What The "Chilly" Climate Really Feels Like for Black Doctoral Students in STEM

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Dreama Heaven Rhodes, Arizona State University; Motahareh Darvishpour Ahandani, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University; Kerrie G Wilkins-Yel; Jennifer M Bekki, Arizona State University; Dailynne Major; Nicholas A Smith; Debalina Maitra, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Juan David Gutierrez, University of Massachusetts Boston

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member who identified as Black in each interview.Recognizing the delicate and culturally significant nature of the interview topics, our primaryfocus was on ensuring the co-constructors' comfort and fostering an alliance between the co-constructors and the interview team (Razon & Ross, 2012; Tillman, 2002). Our interview 5research team included faculty principal investigators in engineering education and counselingpsychology, post-doctoral scholar in curriculum and instruction, and graduate research assistantsin counseling psychology, linguistics, and engineering education. We conducted interviews during the spring, summer, and fall of 2022. We wroteinterview questions that were intended

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Track 8: Technical Session 7: Designing an open course to highlight the work of underrepresented STEM scholars

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Brianna B Buljung, Colorado School of Mines; Seth Vuletich, Colorado School of Mines; Madison Schaefer

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Vuletich is the Scholarly Communications Librarian the Colorado School of Mines. Seth provides specialized support to graduate students through all stages of the research lifecycle. Prior to entering the field of librarianship, Seth was a professional woodworker and earned a bachelor’s degree in geology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Seth earned his Master’s in Library and Information Science from the University of Denver in 2021.Madison Schaefer ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Designing an open course to highlight the work of underrepresented STEM scholarsKeywordsDisability, gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQIA+AbstractFaculty across

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Track 2: Technical Session 9: Establishing and Sustaining Inclusive Learning Communities for Supporting Faculty Creating More Inclusive Engineering Classrooms

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Dianne Delima, University of California, Irvine; Pheather R Harris, University of California, Irvine

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Paper ID #40671Advancing Inclusion: A Professional Development Series for Faculty at aHispanic Serving InstitutionDr. Dianne Delima, University of California, Irvine Dr. Dianne G. Delima is the Project Policy Analyst for The Institute for Meaningful Engagement (TIME). Dr. Delima received her doctorate in Higher and Postsecondary Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she focused on the learning experiences of first-generation college-going students of color and faculty members’ use of a funds of knowledge approach for teaching in college classrooms. Her research has been published in College Teaching and

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Track 8: Technical Session 5: Disrupting Computing Department Cultures, One Cohort at a Time

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Alicia Nicki Washington, Duke University; Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University; Cecilé Sadler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her career in higher education began at Howard University as the first Black female fac- ulty member in the Department of Computer Science. Her professional experience also includes Winthrop University, The Aerospace Corporation, and IBM. She is a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University (B.S., ’00) and North Carolina State University (M.S., ’02; Ph.D., ’05), becoming the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in computer science at the university and 2019 Computer Science Hall of Fame Inductee.Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University Shaundra B. Daily is the Cue Family professor of practice in Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science at Duke University and Levitan

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Track 4: Technical Session 6: Building Bridges to Success: A Thriving Program

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Labrisha Nicole Mabry, Mississippi State University ; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University; Lorena Andrea Benavides Riano, Mississippi State University

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University. In July 2020, she completed her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering at the National University of Colombia. After graduation, Lorena worked as a research assistant investigat- ing the effects of development projects on environmental parameters and rural communities in Colombia, South America. Lorena has also been part of initiatives that promote access to high-quality education, gender equality, and environmental protection. Lorena recently started her doctoral studies at Mississippi State University, where she serves as a graduate assistant in the Office of Diversity Programs and Stu- dent Development at the Bagley College of Engineering. Currently, Lorena is interested in learning more about

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Track 7: Technical Session 7: Challenges and Opportunities to Address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Professional Construction Industry

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Andres Nieto, Virginia Tech; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Abiola Akanmu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Anthony Olukayode Yusuf, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sheryl Ball, Virginia Tech; Walid Saad; Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University (CoE)

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con- temporary, culturally relevant, and inclusive pedagogical practices, emotions in engineering, competency development, and understanding the experiences of traditionally marginalized engineering students (e.g., Latinx, international students, Indigenous students) from an asset-based perspective. Homero’s goal is to develop engineering education practices that value the capital that traditionally marginalized students bring into the field and to train graduate students and faculty members with the tools to promote effec- tive and inclusive learning environments and mentorship practices. Homero aspires to change discourses around broadening participation in engineering and promoting action to change. Homero has

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Track 6: Technical Session 3: Teaching Equity through Assets-Based Journaling: Using Community Cultural Wealth to Guide Student Reflections

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Gabriella Coloyan Fleming, University of Texas at Austin; Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Maya Denton, University of Oklahoma

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, her research interests include teaching equity through assets-based learning and DEI topics in graduate education, faculty hiring, and the pathway to an academic career.Dr. Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Dr. Jessica Deters is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering and Discipline Based Education Researcher at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She holds her Ph.D. in Engineering Education and M.S. in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech.Dr. Maya Denton, University of Oklahoma Dr. Maya Denton is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Pathways at the University of Oklahoma. She received her B.S. in chemical engineering from Purdue University, her M.S. in environmental and

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Track 8: Technical Session 9: On the Importance of Spatiality and Intersectionality: Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Undergraduate Engineering Experiences Through Critical Collaborative Ethnographic Site Visits

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Finn Johnson M.A., Oregon State University; Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University

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withdiversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training only. DEI training can be the foundation uponwhich further knowledge is gained. We encourage faculty to educate themselves about thepoliticization of TGNC identities and to include activities and coursework that address genderand sexuality in engineering. This would raise the visibility of LGBTQIA+ advocacy efforts andmay promote sustaining connections between LGBTQIA+ students and professionals [29], [28].Our research participants indicated that they felt as if the engineering faculty at their universitywere not doing enough to advocate for TGNC people on campus. While both acknowledged thatmost professors were supportive of TGNC identities, they expressed that topics surrounding race,gender, or

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Track 7: Technical Session 8: Fostering Inclusive Learning Environments while Navigating DEI Backlash

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valerie a guerrero williamson, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #40704Fostering Inclusive Learning Environments while Navigating DEI BacklashDr. valerie a guerrero williamson, Stevens Institute of Technology Having attended nearly a dozen schools before graduating from high school, Dr. valerie guerrero williamson has held a lifelong interest in combatting educational inequities across the United States. Dr. v has spent more than 15 years facilitating equity-oriented organizational change in post-secondary institutions. Her academic credentials include a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz; an MEd in Student Affairs with a graduate certificate in

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Track 5: Technical Session 2: Adoption of an Advocates and Allies Program to a Predominantly STEM Campus

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Adrienne Robyn Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Sonia Goltz, Michigan Tech; andrew storer, Michigan Technological University; Patricia Sotirin, Michigan Technological University

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education for student growth and societal advances. While directing the Micro Medical Device Engineering Research Labo- ratory (M.D. – ERL), she has managed, as PI or co-PI, ˜$13 million, yielding 93 research graduates*, a patent, and >100 publications [*12 PhDs (64% women, 18%UR)]. Her favorite quote is by Ray Mc- Dermott, ”Culture is not a past cause to a current self. Culture is the current challenge to possible future selves.”Sonia Goltz, Michigan Tech Sonia Goltz earned her PhD in industrial/organizational psychology at Purdue University and is the Mickus Endowed Faculty Fellow of Business Impact in the College of Business at Michigan Tech, where she has served as Co-PI on two NSF ADVANCE grants.andrew storer

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Track 2: Technical Session 6: Minoritized Student Audio Narratives to Influence Faculty's Empathic Understanding: Learning from Sophie and Enola

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Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Cassandra J McCall, Utah State University; Gabriel Van Dyke, Utah State University

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Engineering Education Department at Utah State University. Her research centers the intersection identity formation, engineering culture, and dis- ability studies. Her work has received several awards including best paper awards from the Journal of Engineering Education and the Australasian Journal of Engineering Education. She holds a Ph.D. in En- gineering Education from Virginia Tech as well as M.S. and B.S. degrees in civil engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.Gabriel Van Dyke, Utah State University Gabriel Van Dyke is a Graduate Student and Research Assistant in the Engineering Education Department at Utah State University. His current research interests are engineering culture and applying

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Track 2: Technical Session 3: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: a Practitioner's Look "Under the Hood" of Implemented Program Recommendations Four Years After a Needs Assessmentor supporting LGBTQIA+ engineering students

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Kathrine Ehrlich-Scheffer, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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introvert, Kathy enjoys reading WWII historical fiction, listening to podcasts, spending time with her family, exploring the world of craft cocktails, enjoying Finger Lakes wineries, and making a fuss over her Boston Terrier, Gatsby. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 20241234WE@RIT was founded during the early Millennial era in the early 2000’s and itsengagement playbook worked famously right up through the end of the Millennial era(the last class of Millennials graduated in 2018).Millennials were quick to sign up and show up for one-off events and programs.Gen Z is slower to sign-up and far more likely to no-show if they do sign up.Millennials took no issue in being part of programs that addressed

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Track 6: Technical Session 6: Stewardship of the Stories: Learning from Black Engineering Students' Lived Experiences

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Tanya D Ennis, University of Colorado Boulder; Donna Auguste Ph.D., Auguste Research Group, LLC; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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. She also earned her PhD in Education - Learning Sciences and Human Development from the University of Colorado Boulder.Donna Auguste Ph.D., Auguste Research Group, LLC Dr. Donna Auguste is an electrical engineer, computer scientist, and data scientist. She is the founder and CEO of Auguste Research Group, LLC, based in Oceanside, California, USA. She currently works with sensor technology and drones, including teaching STEM concepts through coastal drone piloting and aerial/geospatial data analytics.Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Cynthia Hampton (she/her) is a postdoctoral research fellow with the Center for the Enhancement of Engi- neering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia

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Track 8: Technical Session 1: Logic Models: How this tool can help you make the case for your DEI programs

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Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Erin Carll, University of Washington; Emily Knaphus-Soran, University of Washington

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demographic methods and a concentration in social statisticDr. Emily Knaphus-Soran, University of Washington Emily Knaphus-Soran is a Senior Research Scientist at the Center for Evaluation and Research for STEM Equity (CERSE) at the University of Washington. She works on the evaluation of several projects aimed at improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM fields. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Logic Models: How this tool can help you make the case for your DEI programs CoNECD 2024 Dr. Liz Litzler (she/they) Dr. Erin Carll (she/her) Dr. Emily Knaphus-Soran (she/her)Hello, we are happy to be sharing with you about how logic models may be helpful for you.We are