Conference Session

Pre-K12 Track - Technical Session II

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Ardice Hartry, University of California, Berkeley; Maia Werner-Avidon, MWA Insights; Sherry Hsi, Concord Consortium; Ariel J. Ortiz, Lawrence Hall of Science; Kathryn Chong Quigley, Lawrence Hall of Science

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science!”Because TechHive also includes elements of science education and science communication,some participants saw themselves moving in that direction. For example, two participants alsoexpressed interest in public service careers, which they indicated were influenced by theirexperience in TechHive. One was particularly interested in communication, saying, “I want toteach and keep doing video production on the side of scientific research.” Another was notspecific about what they wanted to do, but knew that TechHive “reinforced my goal to give backto the community as much a possible through what I create.”Beyond interview and survey results, youth provided additional evidence that they are moreinterested in STEM. Several participants described

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session III

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Kali Furman, Oregon State University; Qwo-Li Driskill, Oregon State University; Rebecca L. Warner, Oregon State University; Susan M. Shaw, Oregon State University; H. Tuba Ozkan-Haller, Oregon State University

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Faculty

acknowledge the support provided by the National Science Foundation through grant HRD1409171. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References[1] S. Ceci and W. Williams, “Understanding current causes of women's underrepresentation in science,” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, vol. 108, no.8, pp. 3157-3162, 2011.[2] K. Crenshaw, “Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex: A Black Feminist Critique of Antidiscrimination Doctrine, Feminist Theory and Antiracist Politics,” University of Chicago Legal Forum, vol. 140, pp. 139

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session IV

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Nilanjan Banerjee, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Elsa D. Garcin, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Wayne G. Lutters, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Susan McDonough, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Christopher Murphy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Kevin Erling Omland, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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as a recruitment tool.Our second activity focuses on developing the position advertisement. Our intent here is tostrategize how to deliberately construct advertisements that are inclusive and welcoming andmove beyond boilerplate affirmative action statements. To do so, we provide colleagues with aselection of past job advertisements from UMBC, sometimes from other institutions, and askthem to assess their strengths and weaknesses. We also provide a list of inclusive languagemodels we have collected from other institutions. Through this activity, we reframe the jobadvertisement as an invitation to potential applicants who may not be familiar with UMBC.Together, we consider alternative and new approaches to describing the criteria for the

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session II

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Nicole N. Aljoe, Northeastern University; Stacy Blake-Beard, Simmons College; Michele C. Deramo, Virginia Tech; Barbara J. Guthrie, Northeastern University; Kathleen Kenney, Northeastern University; Carol B. Muller, Stanford University; Jan Rinehart, Northeastern University; Rania Sanford, Stanford University; Shawna Vican, University of Delaware

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Paper ID #24237Improving Institutional Commitment for the Success of Academic Women ofColor Through Focused ConferencesDr. Nicole N. Aljoe, Northeastern University Nicole N. Aljoe, is an Associate Professor of English and African American Studies and Undergradu- ate Program Director in the Department of English at Northeastern University. She holds a Ph.D. from Tufts University, M.A. from the University Vermont, and B.A. in art history from Vassar College. She is co-director of the Early Caribbean Digital Archive at NULab for Texts, Maps, and Networks, and editor of Caribbeana: The Journal of the Early Caribbean Society

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session III

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Teirra K. Holloman, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Jeremi S. London, Arizona State University; Atota Bedane Halkiyo, Arizona State University; Gilbert Jew, Arizona State University; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Tech

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

). Realizing STEM Equity and Diversity through Higher Education- Community Engagement.Hill, C., Corbett, C., & St. Rose, A. (2010). Why So Few? 1111 Sixteenth St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20036: American Association of University Women.Labre, M. P., Herman, E. J., Dumitru, G. G., Valenzuela, K. A., & Cechman, C. L. (2012). Public health interventions for asthma: An umbrella review, 1990-2010. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 42(4), 403–410. Landis, R. B. (2005). Retention by design: Achieving excellence in minority engineering education. National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering. Lichtenstein, G., Chen, H. L., Smith, K. A., & Maldonado, T. A. (2014). Retention and persistence of women and

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado, Boulder; Emily Knaphus-Soran, University of Washington; Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; Ann Delaney, Boise State University; Sonya Cunningham, University of Washington; Pamela Cosman, University of California, San Diego; Tanya D. Ennis, University of Colorado, Boulder; Katherine Christine Tetrick, Washington State University; Eve A. Riskin, University of Washington; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Kevin Pitts, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

had one-on-one interactions with the Program Director even as theywere having less interactions day-to-day due to the scale of the program (Ennis 2011). As morecohorts have passed through the GoldShirt and WA STARS programs, strategies such asmulti-cohort social activities and peer mentoring have been developed to engage students whohave moved beyond their initial “Redshirt” year.CU-B has found that the advantages of a program like GoldShirt can reach beyond the studentsin the program to impact the culture of the entire college of engineering (Ennis 2011). TheEngineering GoldShirt Program has been a “game changer” in helping redefine the college’sdefinition of excellence to be one that includes ​achieving excellence through inclusion

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VI

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Bruk T. Berhane, University of Maryland, College Park

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Undergraduate Education

challenges in K-12 literature. For instance, Dee’s (2005) workON BECOMING A “TRANSFER INSTITUTION” 7intimated that hiring teachers from underrepresented racial backgrounds could help to reduce theachievement gap, but limited his findings to low-income students from the South. For thisreason, the results were not necessarily applicable in other contexts. Scholars should continue totry to determine the set of attributes that make a particular faculty or staff member a good fit tosupport students of color in STEM. While positive interactions with faculty and staff such as these are noted in literature,extant research also reveals the challenges that can define students’ interactions

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session I

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Robin McCann, Shippensburg University; Alice Armstrong, Shippensburg University; Bilita S. Mattes, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

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Diversity, Faculty

andexpanding the focus beyond academia and into new geographic regions, 2) providing consultingand coaching opportunities for revenue, and 3) creating a mutually beneficial sponsorship model.The goal of the social business model is to address gender equity issues that impact theindividual, the organizations for which they work and, therefore, the regional economy.References[1] D. Bilimoria and K. K. Buch, "The search is on: Engendering faculty diversity through more effective search and recruitment," Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, vol. 42, pp. 27-32, 2010.[2] S. T. Gorman, M. C. Durmowicz, E. M. Roskes, and S. P. Slattery, "Women in the Academy: Female Leadership in STEM Education and the Evolution of a Mentoring Web," in

Conference Session

Computing Track - Technical Session II

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Amber Manning-Ouellette, Iowa State University; Lora Leigh G. Chrystal, Iowa State University; Allie Parrott, Iowa State University

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Computing, Diversity

., Fath, K. Q., Howes, S. D., Lavelle, K. R., & Polanin, J. R. (2013). Developing the leadership capacity and leader efficacy of college women in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. Journal of Leadership Studies, 7(3), 6-23.Ewrin, L., & Maurutto, P. (1998). Beyond access: Considering gender deficits in science education. Gender and Education, 10(1), 51-69.Fischer, D. V., Overland, M., & Adams, L. (2010). Leadership attitudes and beliefs of incoming first-year college students. Journal of Leadership Education, 9(1), 1-16.A WiSE approach: Examining how service-learning impacts first-year women in STEM 16Haber, P. (2012). Perceptions of leadership: An examination of college students

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session V

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Teresa J. Cutright, University of Akron; Rebecca Kuntz Willits, University of Akron; Linda T. Coats, Mississippi State University; Lakiesha N. Williams, Mississippi State University; Debora F. Rodrigues, University of Houston

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Faculty

her research interests involve investigation of the toxicological effects of carbon-based nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites to wastewater microbial communities and their potential applications for water treatment and corrosion prevention. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Professional Preparation of Underrepresented Minority PhD's and Post-Docs for a Career in Engineering Academia Teresa J. Cutright1,*, Rebecca K. Willits1, Linda C. Coats2, Lakiesha Williams2, Debora Rodrigues3 1: University of Akron, Akron OH 44325 2: Mississippi State University, Starkville MS

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Janice Fenn, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

support diverse studentsappropriately. Faculty should be engaged in supporting these diverse students beyond theirteaching role, including academic advising, coaching and mentoring, social status checks, andmore. Furthermore, faculty involved in these roles should be supported and rewarded, as theywould be for other important campus initiatives. Nonetheless, there are some challenges with thisapproach since research has shown that women and minority faculty typically already have aheavier service load and more diversity responsibilities than do their peers. Berry & Walter [2] describe an NSF S-STEM a mentoring and professional skills programdeveloped to increase the recruitment, retention and development of URM in STEM fields

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University; Abhik Roy, West Virginia University; Melissa Lynn Morris, West Virginia University; Robin A. M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Jeremy Clinton Schwartz, West Virginia University; Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University; Christina Paguyo, University of Denver

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

include energy and thermodynamic related topics. Since 2007 she has been actively involved in recruiting and outreach for the Statler College, as part of this involvement Dr. Morris frequently makes presentations to groups of K-12 students, as well as perspective WVU students and their families. Dr. Morris was selected as a Statler College Outstanding Teacher for 2012, the WVU Honors College John R. Williams Outstanding Teacher for 2012, and the 2012 Statler College Teacher of the Year.Dr. Robin A.M Hensel, West Virginia University Robin A. M. Hensel, Ed.D., is the Assistant Dean for Freshman Experience in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University. While her

Conference Session

Computing Track - Technical Session I

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Atalie Garcia; Monique S. Ross, Florida International University; Zahra Hazari, Florida International University; Mark A Weiss, Florida International University; Tiana Solis, Florida International University; Mohsen Taheri, Florida International University

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Computing, Diversity

Paper ID #21493Examining the Computing Identity of High-Achieving Underserved Comput-ing Students on the Basis of Gender, Field, and Year in SchoolMs. Atalie GarciaDr. Monique S. Ross, Florida International University Monique Ross, Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences at Florida In- ternational University, holds a doctoral degree in engineering education from Purdue University. Her research interests are focused on broadening participation in computing and engineering through the ex- ploration of: 1) race, gender, and identity; and 2) discipline-based education research in order to inform

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session V

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jaclyn Duerr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Emily E. Liptow, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Monica Lauren Singer; Helene Finger P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

MinorityEngineering Students. ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference.[8] Liptow, E. E., & Chen, K., & Parent, R., & Duerr, J., & Henson, D. (2016, June), A Sense of Belonging:Creating a Community for First-generation, Underrepresented groups and Minorities through an EngineeringStudent Success Course, Paper presented at 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana.[9] A. E. Slaton and A. L. Pawley, “The Power and Politics of STEM Research Design: Saving the “Small N,”ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 2015.[10] www.calstate.edu/cce/vista/[11] www.calstate.edu/cce/vista/[12] advance.washington.edu/liy/index[13] advance.washington.edu[14] socialsciences.calpoly.edu/advancing-cultural-change[15] Liptow, E

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session VI

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Catherine Cohan, Pennsylvania State University

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Race/Ethnicity

. Available at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/wmpd/.Sablan, J. R. (2014). The challenge of summer bridge programs. American Behavioral Scientist, 58, 1035-1050. 17St. John, E. P., Masse, J. C., Fisher, A. S., Moronski-Chapman, K., & Lee, M. (2014) Beyond the bridge: Actionable research informing the development of a comprehensive intervention strategy. American Behavioral Scientist, 58, 1051-1070.Strayhorn, T. L. (2011). Bridging the pipeline: Increasing underrepresented students’ preparation for college through a summer bridge program. American Behavioral Scientist, 55, 142-159.Tinto, V. (2010). From theory to action: Exploring the

Conference Session

Undergraduate Education Track - Technical Session I

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Stephen Secules, University of Georgia; Nicola W. Sochacka, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

introduction to engineering to undergraduate engineers and to practicing K-12 teachers, and a course on engineering and society to undergraduate engineers. Stephen’s research interests include equity, culture, and the sociocultural dimensions of engineering education.Dr. Nicola W. Sochacka, University of Georgia Dr. Nicola Sochacka is the Associate Director for Research Initiation and Enablement in the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) in the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia. Supported by over 1M in funding, Dr. Sochacka’s research interests include interpretive research quality, systems thinking, diversity, STEAM (STEM + Art) education, and the role of empathy in engineering

Conference Session

Socioeconomic Track - Technical Session II

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Cherie D. Edwards, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Karl W. Reid, National Society of Black Engineers; Trina L. Fletcher, University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff; Gregory Meeropol, National Society of Black Engineers

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Diversity, Socio-Economic Status

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Her research focus includes people of color and women in STEM and quality in K-12 and higher education. Prior to UAPB, Dr. Fletcher served as the Senior Manager for the Summer Engineering Experience of Kids (SEEK) program and the Director of Pre-college Programs for NSBE. Additionally, she spent time in industry holding technical and operations-based roles and has experience with outreach projects focused on STEM education and mentoring.Gregory Meeropol, NSBE Greg Meeropol is the Senior Director of Programs for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). In this role, he supervises NSBE’s pipeline of national programs serving 3rd grade through collegiate students as

Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session III

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity, LGBTQ+

theorganization and are treated with respect and valued for their differences. Both diversity andinclusion are vital to the long-term success of the engineering profession. While it is laudablethat policy mentions populations beyond women and URMs, the policy differences as describedin the new UC Davis plan indicate that there will be active recruitment and retention efforts foronly a small subset of the diverse population that they intend to serve. This leads to a question ofhow limited budgets will be spread between “diversity” and “inclusion” efforts. At the sametime, the political environment within the USA has taken a sharp turn against recent gains madeby the LGBTQ+ community. In the opinion of this author, it is time to discuss ways to engage

Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Meenakshi Manas Das, Mississippi State University; Sarah B. Lee, Mississippi State University; Litany H. Lineberry, Mississippi State University; Chase Addison Barr

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Disability

mathematics (STEM) and reach critical junctures on paths toward college studies USBLN has two programs to support college students and careers in STEM. They also share practices to help K-and recent graduates with disabilities. The Rising Leaders 12 teachers, postsecondary faculty, and employers makeMentoring Program [8] is a six-month career mentoring classroom and employment opportunities inopportunity for college students and recent graduates with STEM accessible to individuals with disabilities [10].disabilities. It provides industry connections through partner C.R. gives advice to companies looking to hire diverse

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Donald Winiecki Ph.D., Boise State University; Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Timothy Andersen, Boise State University; Amit Jain, Boise State University; Dianxiang Xu, Boise State University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

; Workplace Learning Department in the Boise State University College of Engineering. His research focuses on technology-in -use as an influence on social morals and social ethics.Dr. Noah Salzman, Boise State University Noah Salzman is an Assistant Professor at Boise State University, where he is a member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and IDoTeach, a pre-service STEM teacher preparation program. His work focuses on the transition from pre-college to university engineering programs, how exposure to engineering prior to matriculation affects the experiences of engineering students, and engineering in the K-12 classroom. He has worked as a high school science, mathematics, and engineering and

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session I

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Karis Boyd-Sinkler, Virginia Tech; Amy L. Hermundstad, Virginia Tech; Mayra S. Artiles , Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Benjamin David Lutz, Oregon State University; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech

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Race/Ethnicity

engineering student support centers in regards to student attrition and persistence rates. Ms. Boyd received her B.S. in Engineering Science from the University of Virginia in 2014.Ms. Amy L Hermundstad, Virginia Tech Amy Hermundstad is a doctoral student and Graduate Research Assistant at Virginia Tech. She received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education. Her research interests include the professional development of engineering students through out-of-class activities.Ms. Mayra S Artiles , Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education Mayra S. Artiles is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education

Conference Session

Potpourri - Technical Session IV

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego

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Veterans

, Washington, DC, 2015.[5] P. W. Routon, “The effect of 21st century military service on civilian labor and educational outcomes,” J. of Labor Res., vol. 30, no. 1, pp. 15-38, 2014.[6] Institute for Veterans and Military Families, “The business case for hiring a veteran: Beyond the clichés,” Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University, March 2012.[7] J. Redford, and K. M. Hoyer, “Stats in brief: First-generation and continuing-generation college students: A comparison of high school and postsecondary experiences,” U.S. Department of Education, Institute for Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, Washington, DC, September, 2017.[8] J. Engle and V

Conference Session

First-Generation Track - Technical Session IV

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Dina Verdín, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Geoff Potvin, Florida International University

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Diversity, First Generation

American Educational Research Association, New York, 2018.[21] H. Boone and A. Kirn, “First Generation Students Identification with and Feelings of Belongingness in Engineering,” in Paper presented at 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2016.[22] S. Allie et al., “Learning as acquiring a discursive identity through participation in a community: Improving student learning in engineering education,” Eur. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 34, no. 4, pp. 359–367, 2009.[23] J. E. Stets and P. J. Burke, “Identity theory and social identity theory,” Soc. Psychol. Q., pp. 224–237, 2000.[24] R. Stevens, K. O’Connor, L. Garrison, A. Jocuns, and D. M. Amos, “Becoming an engineer: Toward a three dimensional view

Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session III

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Kyle F. Trenshaw, University of Rochester

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Diversity, LGBTQ+

late 1940s and early 1950s respectively (Kinsey, 1948; Kinsey, 1953). Despite the manycriticisms of Kinsey’s work, the 12-13% of men and 7% of women reporting significant levels of same-sexattraction have been qualitatively averaged together to form a talking point that has been used for bothgood and ill in conversations about LGBTQ+ individuals over the subsequent decades.The main issue with the 10% figure is just as Voeller states: it has become a fact out of repetition ratherthan a solid foundation in data. While some nationwide data on the number of same-sex householdsexists through various surveys administered by the US Census Bureau, these data exclude more nuancedrelationship dynamics involving bisexual, pansexual, asexual, and other

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Najmah Thomas, University of South Carolina, Beaufort; Ronald Erdei, University of South Carolina, Beaufort

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

enhance global competitiveness, andgiven the deep and wide impact of STEM occupations, it is essential that the field be diverse andrepresentative. General estimates suggest that by 2050, no one race or ethnicity will be amajority of the US population [3]; diversity and representation in the STEM workforce are goodprinciples to pursue on face value, but this issue goes beyond merely doing the right thing. Adiverse and representative STEM workforce is essential for ensuring a range of perspectivesduring solution development [4], is critical for mainstreaming previously non-mainstream topics,and is vital for maximizing innovation [5]. Attracting more individuals from underrepresentedbackgrounds to the STEM field is essential in many respects

Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session IV

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Kristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Zoe Reidinger

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Diversity, LGBTQ+

September 24, 2013.2 https://www.asee.org/about-us/the-organization/our-board-of-directors/asee-board-of-directors-statements/diversity3 EAGER: Promoting LGBTQ Equality in Engineering through Virtual Communities of Practice.NSF EEC-1539140. S. Farrell, PI; A. Minerick, E. Cech, R. C. Guerra, & T. Waidzunas, co-PIs.4 Stephanie Farrell, “Climate Change: LGBTQ Inclusion in Engineering.” Seminar given at WPI.October 25, 2017. 1to our most pressing social, civic and ethical problems.”5 Although socially progressivescholarship is not new —it dates back to John Dewey’s work in the 1920s— it constitutesa sea change in engineering education, which is

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Elisabeth (Lisa) Stoddard, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Geoff Pfeifer, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

asset mapping to be an effective tool in helping students work through some ofthe problematic effects of race and gender-based stereotypes and biases as they operate in studentteams. It addresses and minimizes stereotyping and bias on student teams broadly, but it alsodoes so in a way that offers the potential for deeper understanding of the ways bias andstereotyping affect individual students and the team as a whole. Using asset maps helpsmarginalized students see beyond limitations that they may have internalized, as a result of beingsubject to stereotyping and bias, thereby building confidence for these students. Team assetcharts can help all students on a team see who has what skills, and who wants to build skills thatthey may be lacking

Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session IV

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Yvette E. Pearson P.E., Rice University

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Disability

with disabilities acrossall engineering working groups so that there may be a large number of companies withengineering working groups still below the 7% threshold in all engineering occupational types.Companies with engineering working groups below the 7% threshold can easily identifycompanies through the OFCCP and create employment practices that mirror those of companiesthat have demonstrated the commitment to hiring, retaining, and promoting engineers withdisabilities.One way companies can work with the OFCCP is through the creation of affirmative actionplans. Sample affirmative action plans can be found on the OFCCP website. The sample plancontains policies that companies must follow to be in compliance with the updated Section 503mandate

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Ilmi Yoon, San Francisco State University

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Diversity, Diversity Research

impact pedagogy [22]. Cohort learning consists of a and activities and strategies were coordinated with therelatively small group of students – usually between 12 and course instructors. Beyond co-discovering effective25 start and finish their degree together. Cohort programs tutoring methodologies to resolve specific student issues, the PINC faculty emphasized the importance to the 2mentors of being role models who could inspire and Both PLTL and ARG support cooperative learning,encourage the creativity of the PINC students who were positive

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Nancy Mariano, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Mara Rempe, Seattle University; J. McLean Sloughter, Seattle University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #240942018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Quantitative Analysis of Barriers to Completion of Engineering Degrees forFemale-Identifying and Under-Represented Minority StudentsNancy Mariano, Seattle University Nancy Mariano is a first generation college student, of Pacific Islander heritage, attending Seattle Uni- versity. She is currently majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Mathematics and is scheduled to graduate in June 2018. Upon graduation her plans are to spend two years gaining industry experience as a software engineer