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Deirdre Donovan Dr., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Durga Suresh-Menon, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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, and diversity and equity issues in mathematics.Durga Suresh-Menon, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dean, School of Computing & Data Science ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Student Recruitment and RetentionImprovements through Success in First Year Mathematics: A Multi-faceted Approach Deirdre Donovan and Durga Suresh-Menon Wentworth Institute of Technology • Original calculus sequence andGoals of approachPresentation • New multi-faceted approach ○Discuss each aspect • Call to Action and future plans 2 Traditional

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Track 5: Technical Session 8: Interactive Session: Exploring Scripts of Whiteness in Engineering

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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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sociocultural contexts, the impact of critical consciousness in engineering practice, and the development and imple- mentation of culturally responsive pedagogies in engineering education.Dr. Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego Diana A. Chen, PhD is an Associate Professor and one of the founding faculty members of Integrated En- gineering at the University of San Diego. She earned her BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College, and MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from Clemson University. In collaboration with colleagues, Dr. Chen is designing a new engineering curriculum to educate changemakers who understand that engineer- ing is an inherently socio-technical activity. Her passion is studying and encouraging culture

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Track 8: Technical Session 3: Exploring Engineering Faculty Views on their Role in Broadening Participation in Engineering

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Gerica Brown, University of Dayton

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awareness of the demand for engineeringtalent in the US was an unexpected finding. In some cases, such as that mentioned by Adam,faculty even made the connection that broadening participation in engineering could be a way toaddress the increasing demand for engineering talent.Faculty-Student Relationships and GuidanceMore than half of the faculty participants in this study discussed the importance of establishingrelationships with students and providing guidance as a means to promoting student persistence.Many faculty discussed the importance of being approachable, creating a comfortableenvironment – in and outside of class, and the necessity to have informal opportunities toconnect with students. All of these practices and recommendations are

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Track 3: Technical Session 5: Mycorrhiza Framework: towards an Engineering Education framework for Social and Environmental Justice

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Jorge A Cristancho, Purdue Engineering Education

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decolonialize engineering and therefore improve our relationshipwith the Ecosystem. Kennedy et al., [28] argue there is a need for a new philosophy inengineering education. Leigh et al., [29] and Ruta et al., [30] have presented differentefforts to include Indigenous knowledge in the Engineering curriculum. Kennedy andcolleagues [28] presented a Venn diagram model with three circles representing theintersection between Aboriginal perspective, Dominant perspective, and Engineeringperspective. The authors argue that each perspective co-exists and the intersection is a placeto help everyone. Everyone includes all beings, non-human and non-traditional beings suchas mountains, minerals, and rivers. In 2017, Te Awa Tupua (River with Ancestral Power)Act

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

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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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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sociocultural contexts, the impact of critical consciousness in engineering practice, and the development and imple- mentation of culturally responsive pedagogies in engineering education.Dr. Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego Diana A. Chen, PhD is an Associate Professor and one of the founding faculty members of Integrated En- gineering at the University of San Diego. She earned her BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College, and MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from Clemson University. In collaboration with colleagues, Dr. Chen is designing a new engineering curriculum to educate changemakers who understand that engineer- ing is an inherently socio-technical activity. Her passion is studying and encouraging culture

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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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engineering on a global scale.Students participating in the program will develop important competencies inresearch, collaboration and cultural awareness to prepare them for success incompleting their studies and pursuing future opportunities internationally.”Quote taken from: https://global.engr.psu.edu/news/2018/innovation-fund-grant.aspx 11 Program Objectives Increase Access to Study Abroad in Latin America Increase Retention and Graduation Rates of Minority Students Leadership and Intercultural CompetenceRedefinition of program objectives in 2018: Objectives after opening up the coursebroadly to the entire

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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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Paper ID #40715Beyond Math Readiness: Understanding Why Some Women Pursue Engi-neeringOlivia Ryan, Virginia Tech Engineering Education Olivia Ryan is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education and a Master’s student in Engineering Mechanics at Virginia Tech. She holds a B.S. in engineering with a specialization in electrical engineering from Roger Williams University. Her research interests include understanding curriculum barriers in engineering related to mathematics.Dr. Susan Sajadi, Virginia Tech Susan Sajadi is an assistant professor at Virginia Tech in the department of engineering education. She has a BSE and MS

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Track 1: Technical Session 9: Credit Loss for Engineering Transfer Students: Visualizations Across Students and Structures

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Amy Jo Richardson, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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credit flowsfrom community college through transfer to a bachelor's degree in a comprehensivemanner. Credits can be lost at the community college, during transfer, and at the receivinginstitution (Logue et al., 2022)— our work considers all of the different ways to measurecredit loss reviewed in the prior sections but also consider new approaches to capture thefull system. Credit loss can significantly impact transfer students enrolled in highlysequential degrees, such as engineering. Gaining a better understanding of how creditsmove through the transfer system for vertical transfer students in engineering can betterinform conversations around policy, advising, and curriculum.Our research question is: What are the sources of credit loss (e.g

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Track 4: Technical Session 1: Creating Pathways to Engineering through Sponsored Summer Camps

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia; Stephan A. Durham, University of Georgia; Alison Leigh Banka, University of Georgia

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accepted applicants 2In 2022, the [blinded for review] received funding from[blinded for review] to support two week-long residentialsummer camps catered to broadening participation inengineering. The two camps, [blinded for review] whichaims to improve racial diversity in engineering, and[blinded for review] which aims to improve genderdiversity in engineering are taught by College ofEngineering faculty who design and implement the week-long curriculum. Since their inception, these camps havehosted 90 high school students. 2 Camp Overview

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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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always get what you always got.” Albert EinsteinABSTRACTThe inaugural cohort of engineering students arrived at Wake Forest University (WFU) inAugust 2017, just six weeks after the founding chair and faculty arrived on site. No website, novision, no curriculum, no equipment, no operating budget existed when the founding teamarrived. A newly renovated building, what was an old tobacco warehouse, was the new home forWFU Engineering. A liberal arts research university, WFU has a strong academic reputation andstudents are expected to explore the academic landscape before declaring a major in thesophomore year (spring semester typically). According to admissions, the number of studentsthat were expected to enroll

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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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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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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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). With a specific focus on encouraging underrepresented students, Jesika has been actively involved in developing and implementing curriculum. Her innovative approach aims to cultivate a love for STEM subjects and motivate students to pursue higher education in these fields. Over the past five years, Jesika has played a pivotal role in directing various summer enrichment programs designed to provide students with hands-on experiences and valuable insights into the world of STEM. Jesika’s work is not just about imparting knowledge; it’s about fostering a sense of curiosity and empow- erment in her students. Through her dedication and contributions, she continues to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of

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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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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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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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NationalScience Teaching Association [3] and the Inclusive STEM Teaching Project [4] to initiatives withinASEE that help set the bar for inclusive excellence in engineering [5]. Similarly, we note increasingemphasis in the literature on providing students the platform and opportunity to share theirexperiences with peers and instructors, to help improve a program’s culture of inclusivity. Twoparticularly intriguing recent contributions that emphasize the student’s voice include SeattleUniversity’s DEI Student Ambassadors program [6] and Northeastern’s “New EngineeringToolbox” [7].In this paper we discuss the development of a course designed to engage undergraduates in theSTEM DEI conversation. We couple tools, strategies, and resources often taught to

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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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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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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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Paper ID #40679The Pink Paradox: Tensions in How STEM Toys are Marketed Toward GirlsDr. Theresa Green, Purdue University Dr. Theresa Green is a postdoctoral researcher at Purdue University with a Ph.D. in Engineering Edu- cation. Her research interests include K-12 STEM integration, curriculum development, and improving diversity and inclusion in engineering.Mr. Artre Reginald Turner, Purdue University at West Lafayette Artre Turner is a dedicated graduate student deeply invested in advancing the field of engineering edu- cation. With a methodical and inquisitive approach to his studies, he’s pioneering research that

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Track 3: Technical Session 1: An Ecosystem of Support Initiatives for BIPOC, Women, and Domestic Graduate Students in STEM

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Andrew Edmunds, Clemson University; Melissa Smith, Clemson University

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experience and belongingness8 16C o N E C D 2 0 2 4Here is how we got here…• An overview of significant event at the University-level • 2016 – Tigers ADVANCE grant activities begin supporting women in STEM • 2016 – Clemson achieves R1 status • 2016 – Clemson hires first Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) and special assistant to the president for inclusive excellence • 2018 – University implements Grad 360 curriculum • 2023 – New VP Diversity and Inclusive Excellence (Dr. Felicia Benton-Johnson)• An overview of significant events within CECAS that directly

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Track 5: Technical Session 3: Weaving Students into Engineering Versus Weeding Them Out: A Framework for Institutions

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Jenna P. Carpenter, Campbell University

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paradigms for collegeteaching. In Campbell, W.E., & Smith, K.A. (Eds.). New paradigms for collegeteaching. 1997, Edina, MN. many of the structures, policies, mindsets,2. Felder, R.M., “Engineering Education: A Tale of Two Paradigms,” traditions, and approaches used in engineering education today stillhttps://www.engr.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/drive/196QvnYsMz9QawFvoJwRfed8nXFGeVt7G/2012-TwoParadigms.pdf3. Godfrey and Parker, “Mapping the Cultural Landscape in Engineering perpetuate the weed-out philosophy.Education,” JEE, 5, January 2010.4. Arnaud, C

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Track 8: Technical Session 2: Adapting the Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) to Engineering: A Digital Tool to Aid Inclusive Design

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Audrey Anne Blanchet, Université de Sherbrooke; Nathalie Roy, Université de Sherbrooke

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main objective of this project is to develop a new pedagogical approach composed of twocomplementary components aiming at integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) intoundergrad engineering programs at Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) (Canada): (1) a trainingprogram and (2) a numerical tool for inclusive design. The training program will comprise twomodules. The first one will be for design instructors so they can develop the skills to teach theseabilities in class and learn how to use of the tool. The second module will be for undergraduatestudents to develop their ability to integrate EDI into design projects.This paper focuses on the progress of the development of the digital tool for inclusive design.Mainly, the content of the tool

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Track 3: Technical Session 3: Envisioning Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education: Creating a Coalition including University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Bowie State University, and University of Maryland College Park to Make It Happen

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Rosemary Parker, University of Maryland, College Park; JACQUELINE SMITH, Bowie State University; Isabel K Lloyd, Materials Science and Engineering Dept., University of Maryland, College Park, MD; Jennifer Johnson, Temple University ; Yuanwei Jin, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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some of the otherengineering disciplines, Materials Science and Engineering is a broad field that happilyaccepts graduate students from a variety of backgrounds. Mechanical Engineering is one ofthe largest graduate programs in Engineering at the Research 1 Institution, they are a goodmatch for engineering students coming from HBCU 1, and they have dropped the GRE asa requirement for admission. When Mechanical Engineering was approached as a potentialdemonstration department, they were enthusiastic about participating.Collaborative EffortsChemistry and Plant Science Symposium. As a part of the planning grant the NaturalScience departments at the HBCUs and the Research 1 Institution student chapter ofNational Organization of Black Chemists 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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for TGNC students [7]. A primary objective ofthe site visits was to learn more about students’ experiences through collaboration.BackgroundAs described in earlier work [8], the design of research with the TGNC community should centermethodological approaches that do not reinforce harm. To address this need, our study included aresearch justice design and based analysis on feminist, trans, and queer methodologies tointerrogate ideologies that shape engineering norms and practices. This important context isdetailed more fully below.Research justiceThe design of our study was influenced by feminist, trans, and queer research methodologies thatare centered on deconstructing power imbalances between the researcher and participant as aform of

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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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Design Given the structural and environmental barriers that exist concerning minoritized students in STEM persistence and retention, this professional development series employs an enhanced organizational design to support new and innovative approaches to inclusive pedagogy. To do this, the professional development series draws from various epistemologies that examine environmental influences that have shaped the learning experiences for minoritized students in STEM; while also contextualizing disparities in STEM degree completion, and offering pragmatic solutions.This PDE experience is shaped by amplifying

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

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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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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, compassion, and a deeper understanding of thechallenges faced by others. It also helps individuals gain new perspectives and broadentheir horizons. For our most recent community service project, the bridge participants gotinvolved by helping introduce young adults and children to engineering by using snapcircuits.Mathematics: Although our program focuses on different subjects (chemistry,programming), We want to give mathematics a special highlight since it is crucial across allengineering programs. The mathematics courses we offered helped aid the bridgeparticipants’ success by allowing them to earn a math credit over the summer to put themahead in the engineering curriculum. As far as the “General Math” course, we offer thisnon-credit course to

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Track 6: Technical Session 2: Enhancing the Cultural Competence of K-12 STEM Teachers through a Global Research Experience

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Leanne Petry, Central State University; Kelly Bohrer, University of Dayton; Kellie Schneider, University of Dayton; Marjorie Langston Langston; Elizabeth Generas

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charged colleges and schools with providing new learningopportunities and course work to successfully develop these skills in teachers. Similarly, someargue that international travel is integral to teacher preparation, encouraging a sense of“otherness” and developing an appreciation for the role of human difference, addressingmisconceptions and stereotypes, and challenging teachers’ understanding of their “professionalself.” Additionally, it is well established that the US has a need for enhanced participation andincreased racial and gender diversity in the STEM fields, particularly engineering. Teachers arecritical to inspire and motivate students to consider pursuing STEM. However, stereotypes andbias can impact how teachers engage with

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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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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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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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cognitive load theory in the engineering classroom. He is currently working on an NSF project attempting to improve dissemination of student narratives using innovative audio approaches. Gabe has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Utah State University (USU). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Minoritized Student Audio Narratives to Influence Faculty’s Empathic Understanding: Learning from Sophie and EnolaAbstractBackground: Undergraduate engineering education is a critical moment for student experiences andbroadening participation, yet many minoritized students experience it as unwelcoming, unsupportive, orexclusionary. Engineering faculty have

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Track 4: Technical Session 8: ROPES: Rowan University's Opportunity for Postsecondary Excellence and Success

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Adaugo Mary-Frances Enuka, Rowan University; Elisa M Di Lolle, Rowan University; Gaetane Jean-Marie, Rowan University

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Success (ROPES):Mitigating and Expanding Students’ Learning OpportunitiesAbstractR.O.P.E.S. is a dual enrollment initiative that was funded by the U.S. Department of Educationand aligned with the New Jersey Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund II and the CRRSAAct. It aimed to create pathways to college for high school juniors in South Jersey, focusing onfive select fields that included teacher education, music business, social services, computer scienceand engineering. The program exposed students to five career pathways, employed targetedstrategies to support underrepresented communities, and integrated social and emotional learning.This paper showcases the program's objectives, student participation, impact on South Jerseystudents, and

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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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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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

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Paper ID #40735Designing an open course to highlight the work of underrepresented STEMscholarsBrianna B Buljung, Colorado School of Mines Brianna is the Teaching and Learning librarian at the Colorado School of Mines. She collaborates with faculty to design and implement information literacy throughout the curriculum. Prior to her work at the School of Mines, she was the Engineering and Computer Science Librarian at the US Naval Academy and a contract Reference Librarian assigned to the National Defense University. She earned her MLIS at the University of Denver in 2011.Seth Vuletich, Colorado School of Mines Seth

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

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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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 7: Siloed Efforts and Collaboration Among STEM Equity Initiatives: An Organizational Network Analysis

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Daniel Mackin Freeman, University of Washington; Emily Knaphus-Soran, University of Washington; Pauline Charlotte Dott, University of Washington

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Washington. Her research interests focus on multilingual and multicultural elementary students and their teachers in relation to language and equity. Pauline is currently working in collaboration with PNW LSAMP as a research assistant on a project to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM education. The research focuses on strength and asset- based methods that aim at empowering students and work towards systemic change. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work in Progress: Siloed Efforts and Collaboration Among STEM Equity Initiatives: An Organizational Network Analysis1Introduction In the decades-long pursuit of fostering inclusive and equitable learning

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Track 1: Technical Session 8: Cutting the Curb for Students with Disabilities Transitioning to Higher Education

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Seth Vuletich, Colorado School of Mines; Brianna B Buljung, Colorado School of Mines; Jamie Marie Regan, Colorado School of Mines

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Brianna is the Teaching and Learning librarian at the Colorado School of Mines. She collaborates with faculty to design and implement information literacy throughout the curriculum. Prior to her work at the School of Mines, she was the Engineering and Computer Science Librarian at the US Naval Academy and a contract Reference Librarian assigned to the National Defense University. She earned her MLIS at the University of Denver in 2011.Ms. Jamie Marie Regan, Colorado School of Mines Jamie Regan is an undergraduate student in Electrical Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Her academic journey is intertwined with a personal and passionate dedication to advancing accessibility within STEM fields. Inspired by her