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Track 6: Technical Session 5: Development of a measure of intersectional socioeconomic inequality that extends beyond income

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Justin Charles Major, Rowan University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University

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Paper ID #45135Development of a measure of intersectional socioeconomic inequality thatextends beyond incomeDr. Justin Charles Major, Rowan University Dr. Justin C. Major (they/them) is an Assistant Professor of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University where they leads ASPIRE Lab (Advancing Student Pathways through Inequality Research in Engineering). Justin’s research focuses on low-income students, engineering belonging and marginalization mechanisms, adverse childhood experiences, and feminist approaches to EER, and connects these topics to broader understandings of student success in engineering. Justin

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Track 1: Technical Session 3: Beyond deficits: Developing an elicitation mechanism for engineering practitioners with ADHD to create autoethnographic counterstories

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Hector Enrique Rodríguez-Simmonds, Boston College; Sage Maul, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Levi Xuan Li, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Ruby J Barnett, Boston College

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, disability is stigmatized, and open discussions ofneurodivergence and disability are less prevalent, leading to an inability to understand howindividuals with ADHD navigate engineering ecosystems. We have two main objectives in thispaper: 1) critically analyze framings of ADHD and disability in engineering, and 2) create anddisseminate qualitative elicitation questions to create counterstories from individuals withADHD. This work forms part of a larger project to answer the following research question: Canwe reconceptualize ADHD in engineering beyond deficit frameworks through criticalmethods that uncover and question hegemonic discourses and the power those discourseshave? Positionality Statement and Introduction to Co-authorsOur

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CANCELLED: Track 2: Technical Session 6: Exploring Gender Dynamics in Intercultural Competence Development through a Study Abroad Program

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Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Vidya Reddy Madana, Purdue University

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploring Gender Dynamics in Intercultural Competence Development through a Study Abroad ProgramAbstractBackground: In this fast-paced interconnected world, developing intercultural competence hasbecome a critical skill for individuals to effectively navigate diverse cultural contexts. Studyabroad programs have emerged as a popular and effective means of promoting interculturalcompetence development. However, while the overall benefits of study abroad programs havebeen well-documented, there is limited research on how gender may influence the developmentof intercultural competence within these programs.Purpose: This study aims to investigate gender differences in the

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CANCELLED: Track 3: Technical Session 2: Learning and Adopting Principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice through the Development of a Sustainability Mindset Among First Year Engineering Students

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Krystal Colón-Rivera, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nayda G. Santiago P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Learning and Adopting Principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice through the Development of a Sustainability Mindset Among First Year Engineering StudentsAbstract. Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) are important elements of a sustainability mindset. As partof an initiative to develop a new program in Sustainability Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez,and to evaluate the growth of a sustainability mindset among participants, we performed a qualitative analysis ofresults from a cohort of first year students (5 men, 2 women) who completed a 1-credit JEDI seminar as part of theirenrollment in the program. Based on coding student essays, we identified three themes that

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Track 7: Technical Session 2: Taking it One Step at a Time: The Growth of a Program to Support the Doctorates of Tomorrow

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Travis Chan; Tremayne O'Brian Waller, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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related words to contribute to the samecategorical weight. Keeping only unique values provides optimized computing efficiency andeliminates algorithmic complications and misclassification. Detailed categorical mapping servesto elucidate the “why?” for program interest along with established participant self-efficacy.With each category now having a set of associated words, the next step is to iterate through allthe statements of purpose to calculate how much each category is present in each statement ofpurpose. The academic, social, and research categorical weights will be calculated using thefollowing formula: 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑜𝑟𝑦 ∑𝑖=1 𝐹𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦

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Track 3: Technical Session 4: Engaging Two-Year Students in STEM: A Professional STEM Society's Efforts to Support Community College Students

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Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers; Beth C McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College; Sohn Paul Cook, Society of Women Engineers

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college students are unclear about what membership entails beyond attendingmeetings. The most effective recruitment method for students appears to be when they learnabout SWE from a trusted community college faculty, staff member, or peer. Students are thenable to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the benefits of membership, includingaccess to scholarships, internships, and job opportunities.Program ChangesAfter the pilot year in 2023, many changes were made in 2024 to address the issuesencountered with the CCASE Program. Based on feedback from community college studentsand faculty advisors conducted through surveys, the majority of those who applied for stipendswanted more funds for professional development workshops, events, and

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Track 2: Technical Session 4: A Descriptive Study on Biased and Non-Inclusive Language Use in the Engineering Education Research Community

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Xingchen Xu, Arizona State University; Anjing Dai, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Li Tan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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; learning. Higher Education Pedagogies, 5(1), 165–181. https://doi.org/10.1080/23752696.2020.1810096Bain Butler, D., Trosclair, E., Zhou, Y., & Wei, M. (2014). Student and teacher perceptions of academic English writing in Russia. Available at SSRN 2735380.Beukeboom, C. J., & Burgers, C. (2019). How stereotypes are shared through language: A review and introduction of the aocial categories and stereotypes communication (SCSC) framework. Review of Communication Research, 7, 1–37.Bialystok, E. (1981). The role of linguistic knowledge in second language use. Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 4(1), 31–45.Bottia, M. C., Mickelson, R. A., Jamil, C., Moniz, K., & Barry, L. (2021). Factors Associated

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Track 6: Technical Session 3: The role of undergraduate engineering students' different support networks in promoting emotional well-being: A narrative study

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Sowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education; Narjes Khorsandi Koujel, Rowan University; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University

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stages of venture development[20]. Because entrepreneurs often face high levels of uncertainty, stress, and isolation, andhaving strong emotional backing during this unsafe period helps them build the flexibilityneeded to continue through challenges and keep their motivation [21], [22]. This indicatesthat the effectiveness of emotional support depends on the time and context in which it isprovided [20] .In the broader context of social support and justice, the roles of allies and accomplices arealso crucial. As we have contextualized in past work [12], accomplices are people who goout of their way to provide support and remove barriers for an oppressed group [23]. Onthe other hand, an ally may just empathize with a struggle or stand with an

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Track 7: Technical Session 3: Latine STEM Doctoral Students' Perceptions Regarding Doctoral Mentoring Relationships - A Qualitative Study

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Dilara Yaya-Bryson Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Lisa R Merriweather, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Paper ID #45164Latine STEM Doctoral Students’ Perceptions Regarding Doctoral MentoringRelationships - A Qualitative StudyDr. Dilara Yaya-Bryson Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte Dilara Yaya-Bryson is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. She has conducted educational research on an international scale since 2010. Her work focuses on enhancing the quality of education services through an ecological perspective, including policies, workforce development, and cross-cultural experiences.Dr. Lisa R Merriweather, University of North

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Track 5: Technical Session 3: Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion for First-Generation Students: A First Year Seminar Course Approach

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Alandra Kahl, Pennsylvania State University, Greater Allegheny

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. 2. Engle, J., & Tinto, V. (2008). Moving Beyond Access: College Success for Low-Income, First-Generation Students. Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education. 3. Felder, R. M., Brent, R., & Prince, M. J. (2014). Engineering education: Designing for student success. Journal of Engineering Education, 103(1), 1-15. 4. Kuh, G. D., Kinzie, J., Buckley, J. A., Bridges, B. K., & Hayek, J. C. (2005). What matters to student success: A review of the literature. National Postsecondary Education Cooperative. 5. Pascarella, E. T., Pierson, C. T., Wolniak, G. C., & Terenzini, P. T. (2004). First- generation college students: Additional evidence on college experiences and outcomes

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Track 3: Technical Session 3: A Strategic Program Overhaul: Increasing the Success of Women in Engineering Technology

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Leah Mackin, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)

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Paper ID #45179A Strategic Program Overhaul: Increasing the Success of Women in EngineeringTechnologyLeah Mackin, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET) Leah Mackin is the Assistant Director for Student Belonging and Inclusion for the College of Engineering Technology. In her role, she serves as Advisor for Women in Technology (WIT) a program dedicated to celebrating the success of students in the College of Engineering Technology and beyond. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Strategic Program OverhaulIncreasing the Success of Women Students in Engineering Technology

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Track 1: Technical Session 6: "Use of a multi-level self-study to engage campus stakeholders and improve STEM student learning outcomes "

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Jennifer Speed, Texas State University; Don Pair, University of Dayton

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success or STEM student success, and it did not have a strategy forachieving student success beyond metrics for retention and graduation. Thus, there was neither aclear destination nor a map for improving STEM student outcomes, only a sense that theUniversity was not where it wanted to be. In response, the team created a set of equity-mindedstudent success outcomes, which are as follows:Equity-Minded Student Success Outcomes• Equity/parity in learning outcomes, especially course-level performance, retention, graduation• Equity/parity in opportunity, e.g., participation in research/experiential learning• Sense of self-efficacy and metacognitive skills. • Sense of authentic belonging (can take many forms)• Ability to "right the ship" when

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Track 3: Technical Session 1: Bridging Educational Equity Gaps: A Systematic Review of AI-Driven Tools for Students Living with Disabilities in Engineering and STEM Education

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Kevin Zhongyang Shao, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Eric Kyeong-Min Cho, University of Washington; Sophia Tang, University of Washington; Hanlin Ma, University of Washington; Sep Makhsous, University of Washington

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environment, setting a newparadigm in personalized, diverse, and inclusive engineering education through AI technology.1. IntroductionThe pursuit of educational equity for students living with disabilities (SLWD) has been atransformative journey, marked by a series of legal and policy milestones that reflect an evolvingunderstanding of what equity should look like in learning environments. Initially, the concept ofeducational equity in the United States emerged from the need to provide accessible education toa diverse population amid industrialization and increased immigration [1], [2]. However, thisearly notion of equity often overlooked the needs of marginalized groups, including the poor,SLWD, indigenous peoples, and African Americans. The Civil

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Track 2: Technical Session 7: "Three strikes, you're out"¦ actually, that's four strikes": Transgressive Teacher and Student Humor in a Pre-College Engineering Classroom

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George Schafer, Drexel University; Christopher George Wright, Drexel University (Tech.) (MERGED)

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Paper ID #45174”Three strikes, you’re out. . . actually, that’s four strikes”: TransgressiveTeacher and Student Humor in a Pre-College Engineering ClassroomGeorge Schafer, Drexel University Hi, I’m George Schafer (they/them) and I’m a 3rd-year PhD candidate at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Broadly, my work centers around dimensions of STEM education equity such as identity, power dynamics, and systemic change. For my dissertation, I am exploring how universities and communities partner around out-of-school K-12 STEM programs, and how such partnerships can center reciprocity.Dr. Christopher George Wright, Drexel University

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CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 5: Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!

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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University

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University. Olga is a national thought leader in higher education and engineering education. She is a biomedical and mechanical engineer as well as an STEM education researcher. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Inclusive and Bias-Minimizing Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wake Forest Engineering: Transforming Engineering Education through Faculty Diversity and Broadening ParticipationThis paper presents a comprehensive case study of Wake Forest Engineering's successful launchand transformation to build a diverse faculty team to support innovation across curriculum,pedagogy, research, and community impact. By implementing research-grounded hiringpractices focused on

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CANCELLED: Track 6: Technical Session 1: A Student-Centered, Theory-Informed, Integrated Model to Academic and Career Advising to Educate the Whole Engineer: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!

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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University; Melissa C Kenny, Wake Forest University

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ranked academic unit at Wake Forest University. Olga is a national thought leader in higher education and engineering education. She is a biomedical and mechanical engineer as well as an STEM education researcher.Dr. Melissa C Kenny, Wake Forest University Dr. Melissa C Kenny is an assistant teaching professor in the department of Engineering at Wake Forest University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Transforming Engineering Education Through an Integrated Academic and Career Advising Model: A Theory-Informed Model for Educating the Whole Engineer at Wake Forest EngineeringABSTRACT - Higher education faces mounting criticism regarding cost, job preparation,curriculum

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Track 6: Technical Session 6: An Exploratory Analysis of Cultural Capital Among Black Engineering Students at Minority Serving Institutions

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Jerrod A Henderson, University of Houston - COE; Cheery Chukwukelu, University of Houston; David Horton Jr., University of Houston

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for cultivating students’ aspirations for future engineering careers. Our findings further emphasize that parents are crucial sources of early encouragement in STEM.● Students’ success mechanisms relied on continued positive and influential peer support. All the students at HSIs mentioned peer support as necessary for combating these feelings. Participants in this study sought support from their peers both in class and through professional organizations such as NSBE and a gender-based mentoring program for Black males in engineering.● Beyond peer support, faculty relationships were also crucial for students’ success. Students who mentioned strong peer support also highlighted the positive impact of faculty on their engineering

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Track 5: Technical Session 6: Advancing Accessibility: Leveraging Technology to Empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in STEM Higher Education

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Sunday David Ubur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sarah Over, Virginia Tech; Denis Gracanin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; C. Cozette Comer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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through the principles ofUniversal Design, which benefit all users [83], [84].Gaps in the Literature and Future DirectionsSeveral gaps in the literature warrant attention. First, the lack of long-term studies assessing thesustained impact of these technologies is a significant gap. For example, some studies [24], [25]show initial promise of using technology but do not extend beyond short-term evaluations.Additionally, there is a need for more inclusive design practices that involve the target populationfrom the outset. The tendency of many studies (e.g., [26], [27]), to prioritize technologicalinnovation over user needs, leads to solutions that may not be fully aligned with the experiencesand preferences of the intended users.Future research

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Track 5: Technical Session 4: The Next Leaders Academy: Learned Experience from an AI Summer Camp Experience

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

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programs.Gaskins Foundation is housed at DIGITALFUTURES SINCE 2023. Founded in 2009, thefoundation has served over 10,000 in the Cincinnatiarea and beyond. The foundation strives to increasethe number of underrepresented students enteringinto and matriculating through STEM fields. Inaddition to K-12 outreach, the organization offersworkforce development opportunities, primarily inSTEM for adults as well. 3 Objectives of the Camp The Ethical AI Camp aimed to introduce high school students to the

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Track 7: Technical Session 1: Agriculture & Nutrition for Girls While Encouraging Leadership & Stem-Enrichment (ANGELS) Program

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Sandra C Affare, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Marissa McElrone, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Rachelle Pedersen, Texas Tech University

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participants’ social interactions and mentornetworks. We included an emphasis on technology through coding and computer science, variousengineering fields, and included a mental health focus. More pre- and post-assessments wereprovided to help decide ANGELS participants’ engineering identity and engineering communalvalues. This CoNECD paper will lead to a discussion on the importance of connecting academiaand the community as it relates to diversity in education, as modeled in the ANGELS Programs.Keywords: girls in STEM, Summer Program, Networks, non-traditional STEM educationIntroductionWhile many STEM fields (e.g., Biology) have made significant strides in supporting therecruitment and retention of some underrepresented groups [1], women

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Track 2: Technical Session 1: Pathways into Statistics and Data Science for Low-Income, Academically Talented Undergraduate Students

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Erin Carll, University of Washington; Aryaa Rajouria, University of Washington; Rebecca Schachtman, University of Washington; Judith E Canner; Jackie Bryce Miller, University of California, Santa Barbara; Abel Rodriguez, University of Washington

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socioeconomic background data were captured through the survey.Interview participants reported their race/ ethnicity as Asian (63%), Latine, and/or MiddleEastern/ North African (percentages for the last two groups are at or below 25% and are withheldto prevent deductive disclosure). The majority reported being women (63%) and none reportedbeing nonbinary. One-quarter of participants reported being disabled. In addition to low-incomestatus (measured by Federal Pell Grant eligibility), each of these students also face at least oneadditional form of marginalization from the perspective of gender, race, ethnicity, or disabilitystatus.The group participating in interviews looks somewhat different from the group of scholarshiprecipients overall, which had a

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Track 3: Technical Session 5: Technology and Society: Incorporating ethics, inclusion, and societal understanding into computer and technology and engineering education curriculum design.

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Carrie Prior, Excelsior University; James Tippey, Excelsior College

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. (ABET, 2024) Part IISignature Course [...] Technology and Society• A signature course for all School of [...] Students.• Required in the first year.• Examines technological change and its impact on human needs and concerns.• Ethical and societal dilemmas framing technological change are emphasized.• Upon completion, students can critically evaluate the implications of technology on society. [...] Technology and Society [Embed course video][Present live walk-through of course in Canvas] Part IIIProfessional Development Professional DevelopmentInstructor and Subject Matter Expert Training Trainings and ResourcesMandatory PD All Staff• Inclusion at

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Track 3: Technical Session 2: Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Intersectional Leadership to Foster Inclusive Excellence in STEM

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Beth Anne Johnson, Lamar Creative Co. ; Ershela L. Sims, WEPAN, Inc.; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Page 2 of 24Collaboration and support within these communities are essential for your program’ssuccess.CoNECD Presentation 2025 Acker Coley Johnson Sims Page 3 of 24 OUR MISSION Today, we'll explore intersectional leadership strategies that empower executive leaders to cultivate inclusive and equitable environments. By the end of this session, you'll gain insights into the history of American K-12 education, effective mentoring and recruitment strategies, intersectional approaches to curriculum development, and tools to stay informed in a rapidly evolving landscape. Lamar Creative

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Track 7: Technical Session 4: Diversity in STEM: Strategies of Professional Engineering Organizations in Recruiting and Retaining Women from Minority-Serving Institutions

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Rebeca Petean, Society of Women Engineers; Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers

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Paper ID #45196Diversity in STEM: Strategies of Professional Engineering Organizations inRecruiting and Retaining Women from Minority-Serving InstitutionsRebeca Petean, Society of Women Engineers Rebeca Petean is a Research Analyst for the Society of Women Engineers and a Doctoral candidate in Philosophy at Portland State University, specializing in crime, law, and deviance. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology. Her expertise lies in qualitative and quantitative research that addresses systemic inequalities through an intersectional lens. Rebeca has conducted extensive

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CANCELLED: Track 6: Technical Session 2: Gender Differences in Global Identity Development: Implications for Intercultural Competence in Higher Education

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Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Vidya Reddy Madana, Purdue University

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learning into STEM curricula [8], [9] [10].The development of global identity and intercultural competence is particularly crucial for first-year university students [11]. The transition to higher education presents a unique opportunity forstudents to expand their worldviews and develop skills necessary for global citizenship [12],[13]. Early exposure to diverse perspectives and global issues can set the foundation for ongoingintercultural learning throughout their academic careers and beyond [3].1.2 Factors Influencing Global Identity Development in Higher EducationResearch has shown that global identity development can vary based on demographic factors,including gender. Several studies have found gender differences in various aspects

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Track 7: Technical Session 7: Grassroots Approach to Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access in Engineering

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Ashleigh R. Wright, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ellen Wang Althaus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Akshina Sood, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lance Cooper, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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their students. The students demonstrated adeeper understanding of engineering fields and their applicability to real-world issues. Four yearslater, this program is an ongoing initiative co-hosted by DREAAM and The Grainger College ofEngineering. This partnership received supplemental GIANT funding to increase accessibility tothe design projects through an online activity repository and expansion to partner with a Latin-serving community organization, Cena y Ciencias. More recently, this team has been awarded$124,500 in additional grant funding from the Chancellor’s Call to Action to address Racial &Social Injustice. The expanded effort seeks to implement Saturday STEM classes for K-12families and a new STEM night program for K-6 families

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Track 5: Technical Session 1: Engineering and Computer Science Faculty Members' Personal and Professional Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Yvette E. Pearson P.E., University of Texas at Dallas; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Lisa J. Borello, University of Texas at Dallas; Torrie Cropps; Jue Wu, Univertify of Florida; Samara Rose Boyle

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150,000 members. Her podcast, ENGINEERING CHANGE, has audiences in over 80 counries on six continents. Her book, Making a Difference: How Being Your Best Self Can Influence, Inspire, and Impel Change, chronicles her journey and her work’s focus on ”making sure other ’Yvettes’ don’t fall through the cracks.”Dr. Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University Dr. Canek Phillips is a Research Scientist at in the George R. Brown School of Engineering at Rice University where his research interests touch broadly on efforts to promote greater equity for underrepresented groups in engineering. Canek earned his PhDDr. Lisa J. Borello, University of Texas at Dallas Dr. Lisa Borello is a mixed methods sociologist with

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CANCELLED: Track 4: Technical Session 2: Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students' Reflections on Combating Systemic Racism

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Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Gaurav Nanda, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Saloni Parkar

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. 171–178, Feb. 2022, doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2021.01394.[3] A. L. Skinner-Dorkenoo, A. Sarmal, C. J. André, and K. G. Rogbeer, “How Microaggressions Reinforce and Perpetuate Systemic Racism in the United States,” Perspect. Psychol. Sci., vol. 16, no. 5, pp. 903–925, Sep. 2021, doi: 10.1177/17456916211002543.[4] C. Baillie, A. Pawley, and D. M. Riley, Engineering and Social Justice: In the University and Beyond. Purdue University Press, 2012.[5] D. M. Riley, Engineering and Social Justice. Morgan & Claypool Publishers, 2008.[6] J. A. Leydens and J. C. Lucena, Engineering Justice: Transforming Engineering Education and Practice. John Wiley & Sons, 2017.[7] E. A. Cech, “The (Mis)Framing of Social Justice: Why Ideologies of

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Track 1: Technical Session 5: Motivations for Engineering Faculty Engagement in an Inclusive Pedagogy Program

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Renee M. Desing, University of Washington; Joyce Yen, University of Washington; Karen Thomas-Brown, University of Washington

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thetraining and support necessary to effectively implement these practices in their classrooms. Ourstudy addresses this gap through a pioneering year-long inclusive excellence facultydevelopment program designed to enhance engineering faculty members' understanding andapplication of inclusive and equitable pedagogical approaches.The year-long program consists of two phases. In the first phase, the faculty participate in asynchronous, weekly training during the spring term. The training curriculum integrates acomprehensive array of topics presented by experts. Curriculum topics include critical pedagogy,structural racism in engineering, inclusive teaching practices, and strategies for advocating fordiversity, equity, and inclusion within the current

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Track 2: Technical Session 5: From Barriers to Bridges: The GEES Program's Impact on Low-Income Master's Students' Success and Professional Development

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Ximing Li, University of Pittsburgh; Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh; Keith Trahan, University of Pittsburgh; Tagbo Herman Roland Niepa, Carnegie Mellon University

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throughscholarship support and (2) to bridge the gap between academic preparation and professionalcareer preparedness. And over a five-year period, GEES has awarded 60 scholarships of$10,000 each to qualified students and help them complete their MS degrees and successfullyenter the workforce.GEES is structured to support students holistically through academic coursework, careerdevelopment, and practical experience. Students can choose from a variety of programsacross six engineering departments, including Bioengineering (BIOE), Civil andEnvironmental Engineering (CEE), Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (CHPE), Electricaland Computer Engineering (ECE), Industrial Engineering (IE), and Mechanical Engineeringand Materials Science (MEMS). Each program