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

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Paper ID #40724Student Recruitment and Retention Improvements through Success in FirstYear Mathematics: A Multi-faceted ApproachDeirdre Donovan Dr., Wentworth Institute of Technology Deirdre Donovan is the Director of First Year Mathematics at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Prior to joining Wentworth, she was program chair for mathematics, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Chairing three unique data-rich disciplines under one umbrella enabled an interdisciplinary approach to meeting student needs and curricular development. Scholarship has focused on mathematical problem solving, first year programs, student success

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

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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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Paper ID #40775Creating Pathways to Engineering through Sponsored Summer CampsDr. Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia Racheida S. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia in the Engineering Ed- ucation Transformations Institute (EETI) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Lewis believes in creating a diverse engineering field and strives to do so through connecting with teaching, and mentoring future engineers. She has devoted her life to this mission through her leadership and lifetime membership in the National Society of Black Engineers. Ultimately, Dr. Lewis

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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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Paper ID #40729Interactive Session: Exploring Scripts of Whiteness in EngineeringDr. R. Jamaal Downey, Dr. Downey is an Assistant Research Scientist at the University of San Diego. He received his Ph.D. in Language, Literacy, and Culture in Education from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Dr. Downey focuses on critical qualitative inquiry with a discerning eye toward humanizing and culturally sustaining pedagogies. Currently, he is focused on uncovering and exposing scripts of whiteness within engineering education with an end goal to devise faculty development.Dr. Joel Alejandro Mejia, The University of Texas at

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Track 3: Technical Session 9: Exploring the Intersectionality of Engineering Postdoctoral Scholars in the LEGACY Scholars Program

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Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, The Ohio State University; Ayanna Howard, The Ohio State University; Beenish N/A Saba, The Ohio State University; Martina Leveni, The Ohio State University; Shawanee' Patrick, The Ohio State University

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Paper ID #40761Exploring the Intersectionality of Engineering Postdoctoral Scholars inthe LEGACY Scholars ProgramMs. Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University Jameka Wiggins is a graduate student at The Ohio State University, pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Ed- ucation with a specialization in Organizational Change in Higher Education and Industry and a Master’s in Engineering Management. As a scholar and advocate, she seeks to amplify the voices of underrepre- sented groups in engineering by exploring their experiences, encouraging student and faculty engagement through critical questioning, and supporting these groups both

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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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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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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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asking this question of hundreds of educators over the last six years, the top three answers given have been:1. Communicate the amount and/or quality of what a student has learned.2. Communicate to the student whether or not they have learned enough to be successful in a subsequent class.3. Rank students for use in future opportunities such as admission for advanced degrees, professional schools, jobs, scholarships, etc.In addition to the question asked a student gets a “B” in a class – what do we want it tomean?Top three answers from previous faculty asked:● Student is likely to be successful in a subsequent course.● Student knows most of the material but not all of it or not perfectly.● Depends on who gave the B (common answer

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Track 3: Technical Session 7: Promotion of Student Well-being via Successful Navigation through Conflict Resolution Pathways

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Boni Frances Yraguen, Vanderbilt University; Bettina K Arkhurst; Stuart Montgomery, Georgia Institute of Technology; Derek Ashton Nichols, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jennifer Molnar, Georgia Institute of Technology

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. Powers, "Doctoral student attrition in theSTEM fields: An exploratory event history analysis," Journal of College StudentRetention: Research, Theory & Practice, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 247-266, 2009.Well-being Citation:4. T. M. Evans, L. Bira, J. B. Gastelum, L. T. Weiss, and N. L. Vanderford,"Evidence for a mental health crisis in graduate education," Naturebiotechnology, vol. 36, no. 3, pp. 282-284, 2018.Dept. Issues and Advising Citation:C. M. Golde, "The role of the department and discipline in doctoral studentattrition: Lessons from four departments," The Journal of Higher Education,vol. 76, no. 6, pp. 669-700, 2005.[9] R. Sowell, J. Allum, and H. Okahana, "Doctoral initiative on minority attritionand completion," Washington, DC: Council of

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Track 4: Technical Session 9: DeMagnetizing Engineering

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Delano White, The Gaskins Foundation; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati

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Engineers (NSBE), As Chairman, he helped launch the Technical OutReach Community Help (TORCH) program and launched the NSBE 2025 initiative. He is the author of three books, Diary of a Mad Businessman: A Layman’s Guide to Starting a Business from the Ground Up, Instant Gratification: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Satisfying Every Customer, Every Time and his memoir Taking My Soul to the Laundromat: From Prison Walls to Executive Halls Each book was written for the purpose of sharing his life lessons with others. He currently resides in Cincinnati, OH with his wife Dr. Whitney B. Gaskins. He is an Associate Minister at the New Friendship Baptist Church. He has previously been awarded the Spirit of Detroit Award and the

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Track 2: Technical Session 1: An ecological belonging intervention for equity: Impacts to date and promising directions

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Authors

Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh; Eric Trevor McChesney, University of Pittsburgh; Erica McGreevy, University of Pittsburgh; Gerard Dorvè-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh; Anne-Ketura Elie, University of Pittsburgh; Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Jacqueline Ann Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology; Heather Lee Perkins, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Charlie Díaz, University of Pittsburgh; Kevin R. Binning

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). Crosshairs indicate the average standard error on the mean.Matz, R. L., Koester, B. P., Fiorini, S., Grom, G., Shepard, L., Stangor, C. G., Weiner, B., & McKay, T. A. (2017). Patterns of genderedperformance differences in large introductory courses at five research universities. AERA Open, 3(4), 2332858417743754. 6One of the first courses that may negatively shape experiences is in programming. 7 We define the difference in academicoutcomes as an equity gap because

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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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, pp. 1-24,2011, https://doi.org/10.1080/19378629.2010.545065.[5] E. A. Cech, “The (mis)framing of social justice: why ideologies of depolitization andmeritocracy hinder engineers’ ability to think about social injustices,” in Engineering Educationfor Social Justice, J. Lucena, Ed. New York, NY: Springer, 2013, pp. 67-84.[6] H. M. Sherick, and E. A. Cech, “Depoliticization and the structure of engineering education,”in International Perspectives on Engineering Education, S. H. Christensen, C. Didier, A.Jamison, M. Meganck, C. Mitcham, and B. Newberry, Eds. New Tork, NY: Springer, 2015, pp.203-216.[7] A. Haverkamp, “Transgender and gender nonconforming undergraduate engineeringstudents: perspectives, resiliency, and suggestions for improving

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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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/2021/09/091621-Best-Practices-for-Diversity-Inclusion-in-STEM.pdf, September, 2021.[3] National Science Teaching Association, “Promoting Equity/Diversity/Inclusion ThroughScience and STEM Teaching,” https://www.nsta.org/promoting-equity-diversity-inclusion-through-science-and-stem-teaching-miniseries, last accessed September, 2023.[4] Inclusive STEM Teaching Project, “Course Overview,”https://www.inclusivestemteaching.org/overview-of-the-course/, last accessed September, 2023.[5] ASEE, “ASEE Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives,” https://diversity.asee.org/, last accessedSeptember, 2023.[6] Sloughter, J. M., & Wynalda, B. I., & Miguel, A. (2022, February), DEI StudentAmbassadors Program Paper presented at 2022 CoNECD (Collaborative

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Track 7: Technical Session 5: TechArts & Crafts: Supporting STEM Capital Development for Marginalized Students

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Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University; Sandra Roach, Duke University; Alia Carter, Duke University; Raeven King; Mark Nabeta

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Paper ID #40698TechArts & Crafts: Supporting STEM Capital Development for Marginal-izedStudentsShaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University Shaundra B. Daily is a professor of practice in Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Sci- ence at Duke University and Levitan Faculty Fellow, Special Assistant to the Vice Provosts. Prior to joining Duke, she was an associate professor with tenure at the University of Florida in the Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering. She also served as an associate professor and in- terim co-chair in the School of Computing at Clemson University. Her research

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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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Paper ID #40677Exploring Engineering Faculty Views on their Role in BroadeningParticipation in EngineeringDr. Gerica Brown, University of Dayton Dr. Gerica Brown serves as the inaugural Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence Strategic Initiatives in the School of Engineering at the University of Dayton. Previously, she led the Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program at UD since June of 2016. Prior to her time working in higher ed, Gerica had accumulated 9 years of service working in various Engineering and Supply Chain roles with GE Aviation, including working as a Process Engineer and Operations Manager at engine assembly 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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., Parker, M., Cass, C., & Kirn, A. (2021). Inequity in graduate engineering identity: Disciplinary differences and opportunity structures. Journal of Engineering Education (Washington, D.C.), 110(4), 949–976. https://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20427Brennan, P. F., & Hays, B. J. (1992). The kappa statistic for establishing interrater reliability in the secondary analysis of qualitative clinical data. Research in Nursing & Health, 15(2), 153–158.Capobianco, B., French, B. F., & Diefes-du, H. A. (2012). Engineering Identity Development Among Pre-Adolescent Learners. Journal of Engineering Education (Washington, D.C.), 101(4), 698–716. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2168-9830.2012.tb01125.xCarlone, H. B

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Track 1: Technical Session 3: Examining how Graduate Advisors in STEM Support Mental Health among Black and Latinx Graduate Women

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Kerrie Wilkins-Yel, University of Massachusetts Boston ; Stephanie Marando-Blanck, University of Massachusetts; Pavneet Kaur Bharaj, California State University, Bakersfield; Aisha Farra

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). Intersectionality as Critical Social Theory: Intersectionality as Critical Social Theory, Patricia Hill Collins, Duke University Press, 2019. Contemporary Political Theory, 20(3), 690–725. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41296-021-00490-0Dawson, A. E., Bernstein, B. L., & Bekki, J. M. (2015). Providing the psychosocial benefits of mentoring to women in STEM: CareerWISE as an online solution. New Directions for Higher Education, 2015(171), 53-62.Johnson, D. R. (2011). Women of color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). New Directions for Institutional Research, 2011(152), 75–85. https://doi.org/10.1002/ir.410Ong, M., Smith, J. M., & Ko, L. T. (2018). Counterspaces for women of color in STEM higher

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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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. Couns.‬‭Psychol.‬‭, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 47–56,‬ ‭Jan. 1985, doi: 10.1037/0022-0167.32.1.47.‬ ‭[5]‬ ‭R. M. Marra, K. A. Rodgers, D. Shen, and B. Bogue, “Women Engineering Students and‬ ‭Self-Efficacy: A Multi-Year, Multi-Institution Study of Women Engineering Student‬ ‭Self-Efficacy,”‬‭J. Eng. Educ.‬‭, vol. 98, no. 1, pp.‬‭27–38, 2009, doi:‬ ‭10.1002/j.2168-9830.2009.tb01003.x.‬ ‭[6]‬ ‭A. Schleicher,‬‭The Impact of COVID-19 on Education:‬‭Insights from “Education at a‬ ‭Glance 2020.”‬‭OECD Publishing, 2020.‬ ‭[7]‬ ‭R. E. Bennett, “The Good Side of COVID

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Track 2: Technical Session 7: Assessing Key STEM Identity Constructs among Hispanic Engineering Students and Professionals

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Dayna Lee Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Kimberly D Douglas P.E., Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Esther Gonzalez; Andrea D. Beattie, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.

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) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Figure 3 Tukey Test Results for (a) STEM Identity, (b) Underrepresented Status, (c) Micro-Affirmations, (d) Classes/Work, (e) FeelingsFrom these figures in combination with the averages, we can conclude the following: • For STEM Identity, statistically significant differences were observed between undergraduates and professionals, suggesting that professionals tend to have a slightly stronger sense of STEM identity than undergraduate students. • For Underrepresented

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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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Work in Graduate Education,” Rev. High. Educ., vol. 42, no. 5, pp. 255–286, 2019, doi: 10.1353/rhe.2019.0052.[5] A. M. Magnus, S. B. Coutin, and F. Leslie, “Doing diversity work in higher education: Systemic inequality, institutional change, and campus attitudes,” Equity Educ. Soc., p. 275264612311746, May 2023, doi: 10.1177/27526461231174625.[6] K. B. Porter, J. R. Posselt, K. Reyes, K. E. Slay, and A. Kamimura, “Burdens and benefits of diversity work: emotion management in STEM doctoral students,” Stud. Grad. Postdr. Educ., vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 127–143, Nov. 2018, doi: 10.1108/SGPE-D-17-00041.[7] R. C. Ziegelstein and D. C. Crews, “The Majority Subsidy,” Ann. Intern. Med., vol. 171, no. 11, pp. 845–846, Dec. 2019, doi

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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 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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Designs to Promote Change Towards Equity and Inclusion. Studies in Engineering Education, 4(1), pp. 26–45.[4] R. H. Macdonald et al., “Accelerating change: The power of faculty change agents to promote diversity and inclusive teaching practices,” Journal of Geoscience Education, vol. 67, no. 4. pp. 330–339, 2019, doi: 10.1080/10899995.2019.1624679.[5] C. M. Vogt, “Faculty as a critical juncture in student retention and performance in engineering programs,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 97, no. 1, pp. 27–36, 2008, doi: 10.1002/j.2168- 9830.2008.tb00951.x.[6] Secules, S. & Kali, M. B. (2023). Merging Faculty Development and Critical Research to Foster Equity in STEM Classrooms. Handbook of STEM Faculty

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Track 6: Technical Session 5: Exploring Gender Representation Issues In Computing by Writing Interactive Fiction

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John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University

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approach toward the term project became unsustainable. The term project was repeated in 2023 with Dr. Coffman-Wolph and a visiting professor serving as the instructors.• Dr. Estell jointly taught Interactive Fiction in Spring 2023 with Dr. Robeson from English, with separate English and CS classes being offered in the same place at the same time. 16 PROGRAMMING 2 TERM PROJECT PA R T A : PA R T B : MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT FULL IMPL EMENTATION Implement multi-day travel: Add: – Basic consumables – Loading the wagon – Health (humans and animals

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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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Paper ID #40793Tailoring DEIA Programming through Current Field Analysis: PromotingAllyship in STEM of University Graduate StudentsMia Leigh Renna, University of Maryland College Park Mia Leigh Renna is a PhD Civil Engineering student at the University of Maryland College Park, spe- cializing in disaster mitigation engineering policy with a focus on equitable decision-making. She was formerly among the Allies in STEM leadership team at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign while a graduate student there. Since 2020, Renna has volunteered as a policy advisor for Minority Veterans of America and other veteran grassroot

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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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Authors

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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disabilities in science and engineering,” 2021. Accessed: Nov. 28, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf21321/report[3] B. M. Capobianco, B. F. French, and H. A. Diefes-Dux, “Engineering identity development among pre-adolescent learners,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 101, no. 4, pp. 698–716, 2012, doi: 10.1002/j.2168-9830.2012.tb01125.x.[4] B. M. Capobianco, “Undergraduate women engineering their professional identities,” J Women Minor Sci Eng, vol. 12, no. 2–3, pp. 95–117, 2006, doi: 10.1615/JWomenMinorScienEng.v12.i2-3.10.[5] A. Sandberg and T. Vuorinen, “Dimensions of childhood play and toys,” Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, vol. 36, no. 2, pp. 135–146

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Track 5: Technical Session 4: Safe Space Warm Embrace: Building Blocks to Support Black & Brown STEM Scholars

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

DeAnna Katey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Terrance I Harris, Drexel University

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Drexel’s Office of Equality and Diversity to ensure the planning and implementation of relevant DEI training and educational opportunities for college faculty and staff, as well as with HR and the college leadership on initiatives to improve the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff. Harris also coordinates with affinity student organizations and programs across the college including, NSBE, SHPE, and SWE to name a few, acting as secondary advisor as well as primary college contact for external affinity-based organizations. Prior to joining Drexel Engineering, Harris served six years as the Director of the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center at Oregon State University. As Director of the BCC, Harris

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

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Andrew Edmunds, Clemson University; Melissa Smith, Clemson University

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17 7 7 6 5 -year total 99 29 27 17 2024 TBD TBD TBD TBDPresenters will share qualitative and quantitative assessments of the programssuccess. The table will be updated in January after the 2024 event. Personalnarratives of two of the students featured in this photo will also be shared asqualitative programmatic data. Presenters will discuss the evolution of the program,clarify that not all participants are eligible to apply to graduate school (we includeJuniors and 1st year MS students). The effective yield rates since 2021 can beaccounted for by several factors: a) fully in-person events, b) additional funding toenhance

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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)

Authors

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

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Paper ID #40707Siloed Efforts and Collaboration Among STEM Equity Initiatives: AnOrganizational Network AnalysisDaniel Mackin Freeman, University of Washington Daniel Mackin Freeman is a doctoral candidate in Portland State University’s Department of Sociology and a Research Scientist at the University of Washington Center for Evaluation and Research for STEM Equity. He received his BFA in General Fine Arts with a focus on social practice from the Pacific North- west College of Art and his MS in Sociology from Portland State University. With a background in the philosophy of art and education, Daniel’s current research

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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)

Authors

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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– Students reported that the institute’s activities improved the short-term outcomes. – Select schools were dissatisfied with transportation • College application workshop (Fall 2022) – Participants were satisfied with the workshop. • All respondents agreed or strongly agreed that they were satisfied with it.Participating Faculty FeedbackParticipating faculty also had an opportunity to provide feedback on the program through one on-one interviews and online surveys. A summary of the findings is provided below: a) Better vetting of participating students for the program b) Improved scheduling of classes to minimize student conflicts c) Faculty training on DEI d) In-person classes (challenging as

Conference Session

Track 2: Technical Session 2: Disaggregating data from peer-led, small group discussion workshops for engineering and computer science undergraduates: Examining "belonging" and "mentorship" outcomes for underrepresented student populations

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Ryan Sauve, Cornell University; Celia Evans PhD, Cornell University; Lisa Schneider-Bentley, Cornell University

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Paper ID #40755Disaggregating data from peer-led, small group discussion workshops forengineering and computer science undergraduates: Examining ’belonging’and ’mentorship’ outcomes for underrepresented student populationsRyan Sauve, Cornell University I am the Assistant Director with Engineering Learning Initiatives (ELI) at Cornell University. In this role, I use evidence-supported practices in teaching and learning to empower peer educators who facilitate student-centered, inclusive, and collaborative learning communities in our Academic Excellence Work- shops (AEWs).Celia Evans PhD, Cornell University I am a STEM

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

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

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Paper ID #40682Logic Models: How this tool can help you make the case for your DEIprogramsDr. Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington Elizabeth Litzler, Ph.D., is the director of the University of Washington Center for Evaluation and Re- search for STEM Equity (UW CERSE) and an affiliate assistant professor of sociology. She has been at UW working on STEM Equity issues for 20 years.Dr. Erin Carll, University of Washington Erin Carll (she/her) is a research scientist at the University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Re- search for STEM Equity. She earned a PhD and MA in Sociology as well as a certificate in

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 5: Successful mentoring practices for women undergraduate STEM students

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Elizabeth Hart, University of Dayton

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Paper ID #40740Successful mentoring practices for women undergraduate STEM studentsDr. Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer is Associate Director of the Women in Engineering Program and Asso- ciate Professor (by courtesy) in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University. She conducts research around student success.Ms. Elizabeth Hart, University of Dayton Beth Hart is a Principal Lecturer for the University of Dayton School of Engineering Innovation Center. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Dayton, both in