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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Gretchen Achenbach, University of Virginia; Lecia Jane Barker, University of Colorado; Leisa D. Thompson, University of Virginia

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Computing, Diversity

Paper ID #241982018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29A Systemic Approach to Recruiting and Retaining Women in UndergraduateComputingDr. Gretchen Achenbach, National Center for Women and Information Technology Gretchen Achenbach is a research scientist in the Department of Engineering and Society at the Uni- versity of Virginia and with the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her interests focus on the communication of scientific information 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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Elizabeth R. Kurban, University of Maryland, College Park; Paige E. Smith, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

support fromthe Virtus community, we sought to align the Flexus and Virtus curriculum, so that bothcommunities would be exposed to and engaged in the same curricular content. Piloting Diversity and Inclusion Content The curriculum re-development process began through revising the second-yearFlexus/Virtus seminars. The original third semester seminar focused on entrepreneurship,leadership development, and networking. The original fourth and final semester focused onmulticulturalism and diversity, negotiations, and women in leadership. In spring 2017, we tookthe opportunity to pilot new content in the fourth seminar, specifically focusing on theimportance of diversity and inclusion in engineering, while

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

doctorate is in Curriculum and Instruction, focusing on higher education teaching of STEM fields, she also holds B.S. and M.A. degrees in Mathematics. Dr. Hensel has over seven years of experience working in engineer- ing teams and in project management and administration as a Mathematician and Computer Systems Analyst for the U. S. Department of Energy as well as more than 25 years teaching mathematics, statis- tics, computer science, and freshman engineering courses in higher education institutions. Currently, she leads a team of faculty who are dedicated to providing first year engineering students with a high-quality, challenging, and engaging educational experience with the necessary advising, mentoring, and

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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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

Paper ID #214362018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Infusing inclusion, diversity & social justice into the undergraduate Com-puter Science curriculum at Boise State UniversityProf. Donald Winiecki PhD, Boise State University Don Winiecki, Ed.D., Ph.D. is the ‘Professor of Ethics & Morality in Professional Practice‘ in the Boise State University, College of Engineering. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in ‘Foundational Values‘ and ‘Professional Ethics‘ in the Computer Science Department and Organizational Performance &

Conference Session

PreK-12 Track -. Technical Session III

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

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Bhumi Mevawala, Engineers on Wheels; Angelique Tucker, Engineers on Wheels; Amanda Rose Basantis, Engineers on Wheels; Elizabeth Beatty, Engineers on Wheels; Joseph Egan, Engineers on Wheels; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University

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Pre K-12 Education

Rowan University for six years and currently is an advisory board member of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Council on Education (ACE) Office of Women in Higher Education (OWHE). She received a Fulbright award in 2015. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Engineers on Wheels: A Mobile Engineering Outreach Program Rowan University Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Glassboro, New Jersey March 15, 2018 Dr. Kauser Jahan

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

Swarthmore College in 1980. She went on to earn an MS in Operations Research from Stanford University in 1981 and a Ph.D. in Operations Research from Cornell University in 1984. After 30 years at Georgia Tech in a variety of roles, Donna became the Executive Director of the new Institute for STEM and Diversity Initiatives at Boise State University in January 2015. Donna’s current interests center around education issues in general, and in particular on increasing access and success of those traditionally under-represented and/or under-served in STEM higher education.Ms. Ann Delaney, Boise State University Ann Delaney graduated in 2016 with her Masters in Materials Science & Engineering with an interdisci- plinary

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session V

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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

the project include: 1. increase the awareness of what is "needed" to be anassistant professor; 2. quantify the specific areas PhD students and post-docs need the mostassistance with; 3. increase the participant knowledge on effective STEM undergraduatelearning; 4. advance the awareness and skills pertaining to curriculum development, deliveryand assessment; 5. enhance the establishment of a research career; and 6. increase participantnetworking opportunities.The primary activity was a two-week professional development training during the summer.ACADEME (Advancing Career in Academics with Diversity and Mentorship in Engineering)Fellows were recruited from the three institutions collaborating on the project as well as fromuniversities in the

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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Jennifer Blue, Miami University; Brielle Johnson, Miami University; Amy Summerville, Miami University; Brian P. Kirkmeyer, Miami University

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Diversity, First Generation

Paper ID #217592018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Beliefs and behaviors of first-generation and low-income students in early en-gineering coursesDr. Jennifer Blue, Miami University Jennifer Blue is an Associate Professor of Physics at Miami University. She works to give more people access to physics. Sometimes that’s reforming the curriculum for introductory classes, sometimes it’s working with K-12 science teachers, and sometimes it’s advocating for traditionally excluded populations, including women in STEM. Her website can be found here

Conference Session

Diversity Research - Session I

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

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Donna M. Riley, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity, Diversity Research

structural change, so as to post a real challenge to systems of White supremacistcapitalist patriarchy. She also notes that the attacks have created opportunities for scholars tocome together and organize in new and broader way.Our field’s debates about how best to approach the enhancement of diversity, inclusion, andsocial justice in engineering education are healthy, vibrant, engaging, and must continue. For thisto happen, we need to be able to test new ideas in our publication venues and at conferences likeCONECD without fearing for our personal or professional security. It is not simply about theprinciple of academic freedom, which protects faculty expertise and scholarly authority. We needto make clear that research on diversity in engineering

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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Sandra English, Cleveland State University; Hannah Rosen, Cleveland State University; Anette M. Karlsson, Cleveland State University

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Diversity, Veterans

.  New approach to address these challenges 1. Revise Introduction to Participants 2. Orientate participants continually about resources 3. Monitor every step of Implementation 4. Carefully assess outcomes to determine what did and did not work and provide applicable solutionsApproach to Address Working withUnderrepresented Organizations Continued –Corporate Funding Model for a Bridge Program Bridge Program for Students from Underrepresented Groups, securing their success earning a College Degree in Engineering  The Bridge Program will support engineering and computer science students from low-income backgrounds and underserved high schools in navigating the transition to college-level engineering

Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session IV

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

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Cassandra J. Groen, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech; Ashley Shew, Virginia Tech

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Disability

theory todevelop the Advancing from Outsider to Insider Grounded Theory of Professional IdentityNegotiation (the AOI Model).The AOI Model [27] captures the complex, dynamic nature of professional identity formation –influenced by multiple identity dimensions – as civil engineering students advance from anoutsider (i.e., an individual not belonging to the civil engineering profession) to an insider (i.e.,an individual belonging to the civil engineering profession). The overall premise of the AOIModel is that individuals undertake a variety of negotiations in an attempt to balance theirdefinitions of self and profession to maintain identification with civil engineering and achievetheir career goals. As students learn new or conflicting information

Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session III

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

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Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity, LGBTQ+

EDC graduate track was approved. With MCEDC, her main duties have included student advising and academic program development. Recently, she co-developed the curriculum for the new Minor in Global Engineering offered by the CU Boulder College of Engineering and Applied Science starting in fall 2016. Ms. Sandekian earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at CU Boulder, a Spe- cialist in Education (Ed. S.) degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Northern Colorado, and earned her Ph.D. in the Higher Education Student Affairs Leadership program from the University of Northern Colorado in 2017. c American Society for Engineering

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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Kelly Mack, Association of American Colleges and Universities; Kate Winter, Kate Winter Evaluation, LLC

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

.[4] J. E. Froyd, A. Srinivasa, D. Maxwell, A. Conkey, and K. Shryock, “A Project-Based Approach To First-Year Engineering Curriculum Development,” Frontiers in Education, 2005. FIE ’05. Proceedings 35th Annual Conference. p. T3H–T3H, 2005.[5] A. Bandura, “Self-efficacy: Toward a unifying theory of behavioral change.,” Psychol. Rev., vol. 84, no. 2, pp. 191–215, 1977. 3

Conference Session

PreK-12 Track -. Technical Session III

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

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Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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Pre K-12 Education

mentoring structure. Teachersare paired with engineering students with a group of approximately twelve K-12 students(grouped by age: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-10 and 11-12). High school interns provide support to theteacher/engineering student teams. The whole group is trained and advised by engineeringfaculty. Extensive training is provided to the teachers and engineering students in questioningstrategies, guiding inquiry and open-ended design. [9] An important feature of the camp designis to make explicit and purposeful connections to the students’ experiences and curriculum intheir formal education, ascribing to the theory of additive learning [10]. This provides acontinuity of learning and ties the new activities to the students’ own experiences.Finally

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+

Stephanie Farrell’s “Promoting LGBTQEquality in Engineering Through Virtual Communities of Practice.” It was submitted asan EAGER project, defined as “exploratory work in its early stages on untested, butpotentially transformative, research ideas or approaches. This work may be consideredespecially ‘high risk-high payoff’ in the sense that it, for example, involves radicallydifferent approaches, applies new expertise, or engages novel disciplinary orinterdisciplinary perspectives.”9 As the Program Director, Riley lobbied to retain theexplicit reference to “LGBTQ Equality” in the title of Farrell’s proposal, since EAGERwas intended for “early research in new areas, and [this proposal] is looking at a newpopulation.”10 The title remained, and the

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

, DC Tuition2018 Assistance Grant (DC TAG) program and led the development of new initiatives like the College and Credential Completion Network (C3N), designed to share data, best practices and lessons learned across the DC middle and secondary Maximizing Accessibility: Providing Summer Engineering Experiences for Racially, Ethnically, and Economically Underrepresented Youth AbstractThe drive for broader participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)has resulted in a growing interest in out-of-school programs that bring enriching

Conference Session

Corporate Engagement Track - Technical Session V

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

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Olga Maria Stavridis, Ohio State University; Aimee T. Ulstad, Ohio State University; Lisa A. Barclay, The Ohio State University

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Corporate Engagement, Diversity

usage reduction for 2014. Since joining Ohio State, Aimee has joined the American Society of Engineering Educators and serves as the treasurer of the Engineering Economics division.Ms. Lisa A. Barclay, The Ohio State University Lisa Barclay has 20 years’ professional experience in higher education. Under her leadership Ohio State engineering recruitment doubled the number of new first year student applications; with more than 25 percent increase in underrepresented minorities and women between 2006 - 2012. In her current role as Senior Director for Diversity, Outreach & Inclusion she oversees a staff of six and is responsible for Col- lege of Engineering Undergraduate Recruitment, Retention and Student Success

Conference Session

Potpourri

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

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Ilmi Yoon, San Francisco State University

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Diversity, Diversity Research

. She is co-PI of NSF INCLUES and a PI of CAWIT (Center for Advancing Wamen in IT) PINC (Promoting Inclusivity in Computing) project. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Promoting Inclusivity in Computing (PINC) via Computing Application Minor Ilmi Yoon1, Pleuni Pennings2, Anagha Kulkarni1, Kaz Okada1, Carmen Domingo2 1Computer Science, San Francisco State University 2Biology, San Francisco State UniversityAbstract— We aimed to build a new educational pathway particularly acute in science, where big data has becomethat would provide basic

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session IV

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

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Sarah Rodriguez, Iowa State University; Mackenzie Sissel, Iowa State University; Ronnia Estes, Iowa State University ; Erin Doran, Iowa State University

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

research study utilized a phenomenological approach to examine thelived experiences of five Latina engineering majors. As a method, phenomenology allowed for adeeper understanding of the meaning-making processes and essence of an individual’s identitydevelopment (Husserl, 1931; Moustakas, 1994). Students participated in two one-on-oneinterviews, lasting 60-90 minutes each, and the interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed.The first interview examined how the students’ interest in engineering developed, what theyexperienced as an engineering undergraduate, and how their identities as Latinas, females, andother intersecting identities met with the engineering discipline. The second interview providedopportunity for follow-up questions in order

Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session IV

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

Authors

David J. McLaughlin, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Genny Beemyn, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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Diversity, LGBTQ+

Lights: Combining technology, LGBTQ+ and diversity topics in an accessible and inclusive learning environment David J. McLaughlin, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Genny Beemyn, Stonewall Center Director University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003Abstract: This paper describes efforts over the past two years to create a new course at the University of Massachusetts called“Queer Lights” that combines elements of electrical engineering, LGBTQA topics, and the foundations of diversity. The coursehas the following description: “Queer Lights will cast light on lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and asexual (LGBTQA

Conference Session

Undergraduate Education Track - Technical Session I

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

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Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Ieshya Anderson, Arizona State University; Thien Ngoc Y Ta, Arizona State University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

., & Litzinger, T. (2014). The complexities of transformingengineering higher education: Preparing for next steps. Journal of Engineering Education,103(2), 188–192. http://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20039[19] Tonso, K. (2013). Engineering Identity. In Johri, A., & Olds, B. M. (Eds.). Cambridgehandbook of engineering education research (pp 267-282). New York, NY: CambridgeUniversity Press.[20] Salminen-Karlsson, M. (2002). Gender-inclusive computer engineering education: Twoattempts at curriculum change. International Journal of Engineering Education, 18(4), 430-437.[21] Women's experiences in college engineering and support programs: Findings from theWECE project. Paper presented at Women in Engineering ProActive Network NationalConference, June

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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Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Padma Akkaraju, Oregon State University; Joseph McGuire, Oregon State University; Thuy T. Tran, Oregon State University; Andrea Zigler, Oregon State University

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Diversity, Faculty

, which helps situate this group for success.Development of a scaffolded approach to enhancing undergraduate students’ knowledge andskills supporting inclusive and socially just teaming practices. As originally conceived, thisproject was to facilitate the design of a progressive, four-year curriculum that supportsdevelopment of productive and inclusive teaming practices for engineering students. However,this scope was quickly reduced to engaging with first-year curriculum only (applicable across allengineering disciplines) in order to ensure the project objectives could be met considering thelimited time faculty have available to invest. The team is designing several modules that could beintegrated into introductory engineering courses across the

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

. One of these proposals was revised and resubmitted to the S-STEMProgram in 2013 and was funded as PEEPS in 2014.Description of the PEEPS programAs noted above, the PEEPS (Program for Engineering Excellence for Partner Schools)scholarship program was cultivated from ongoing discussions in a faculty learning communityon Diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at Cal Poly, SLO.Examination of our institution’s patterns and possible reasons for the achievement gap of ourstudents from underrepresented groups led us to propose a more holistic approach of bundlingseveral interventions appropriate for our university. Based on our readings and discussions fromthe learning community, and inspired by the Posse Foundation, we

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session II

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

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Avneet Hira, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Chanel Beebe, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Holly Jr., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kayla Renee Maxey, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

this lens, I am able toexplore how peer interactions in the context of engineering influences perceptions, attitudes,motivations, and beliefs toward the profession. In addition to this project, I am working on a curricular project to improve theaccessibility of quality engineering curriculum in informal learning spaces. This multifacetedproject includes projects around curriculum evaluation to promote multiculturalism andrepresentation of non-dominant communities, as well as, professional development opportunitiesfor informal educators. This project is essential to the conversation of broadening participationbecause one cannot become what they cannot see. Therefore, this project seeks to shift thehistorical narrative about engineering

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

not the true. The group was able to move past these unspoken stereotypes we put on each other to work together successfully. [Working on this team] is different because everyone has a very unique skill set, and they each approach the problem at hand differently. I believe this has allowed me to learn an enormous amount about myself. I now better understand the parts of myself I have to work on when placed in a team so that is functions the most successfully. It has also given me new experience on how everyone else approaches work.By sharing assets, students get to know their teammates and understand the unique skill sets,perspectives, and experiences each member has to offer the team and project. This not