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

without the that data are gathered, and how they are interpreted [9].structured support of the PINC program. Here we present Therefore, the fact that only 2% of Yahoo employees arethe data collected during this two year period as well as African American and 4% are Hispanic—numbers typicaldetails about the Computing Application minor and of the tech world—is a problem that affects not onlyprogrammatic components that are having a positive underrepresented (UR) groups, but society as a whole [10].impact on student outcomes. The PINC program (Promoting INclusivity in Keywords— Computing

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

Collection

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

Authors

Ana M. Dison, University of Texas, Austin

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

• Course Content & • Questions DeliverablesHistory• Established in spring, 2003• One cohort/year 2003-2013• Two cohorts/year 2013-2018• 19 cohorts totalDescription• 2nd & 3rd year students• safe, low stress environment• first research experience• introductory experience• graduate student volunteers as mentors• encourage underrepresented students to consider engineering graduate studyDescription• use engineering skills to address real-world problems• develop hypotheses, collect and interpret data• communicate results to an interdisciplinary audience• research opportunities in academia and industry from variety of perspectivesPurpose• retain 2nd & 3rd year female students• hands-on experience• encourage

Conference Session

Gender Track - Technical Session VII

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

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Mayari I. Serrano, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Rachel Ann Baker

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Diversity, Gender

Women issues Applications in Academic application real world to highlight that all the participants positively scored their Innovative ideas experience. Techniques

Conference Session

Socioeconomic Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

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Dawn Anita Hunter, The University of Texas, Austin; Efren Enrique Dominguez, University of Texas, Austin; Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas, Austin

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Diversity, Socio-Economic Status

Computing Center (TACC) at UT Austin designs and operatessome of the world's most powerful computing resources. The center's mission is toenable discoveries that advance science and society through the application ofadvanced computing technologies. Since its inception in 2001, TACC high performancecomputing resources have enabled scientific computation and visualization that hascontributed to thousands of research projects around the world. TACC’s Education andOutreach group engages K-16 African American, and Hispanic students along withstudents from low socio-economic backgrounds and their families in meaningful,educational experiences that teach the societal impacts of technology.In 2015, TACC created the CODE @ TACC summer programs. In 2017

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Session V

Collection

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

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Ni Li, California State University, Los Angeles; Gustavo B. Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles; Paul S. Nerenberg, California State University, Los Angeles

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

about half of the topics of a normal college level mechanics course were covered, including Newton’sLaws, types of forces, vectors, free-body diagrams, and position, velocity and acceleration. The course wasdivided into two half-semester parts. The first half focused on helping students develop basic conceptualunderstanding by connecting theory with real-world applications. The goal was that by the end of the firsthalf semester students would be able to explain real world events using the concepts learned. In thesecond half semester, the course introduced the mathematical framework to help students build theability to connect mathematics to mechanics, and apply a proper theory to solve practical problems.The structure of each class was composed

Conference Session

Computing Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Computing, Diversity

students establish personal contact through phone calls, email, or mail. Introductory CSclasses and classes for non-majors provide an opportunity to reach undecided students who arealready enrolled at the institution. Introductory classes should be designed to encourage, notdiscourage, students’ interest in computing, and faculty can explicitly encourage promisingstudents to consider a computing major.Effective messaging is vital for recruiting. Focus on broadly appealing aspects of computing suchas collaboration and application to real-world, socially relevant problems [4], [5], [6], and avoidperpetuating stereotypes of computing that are off-putting or lead women to believe they won’t fitin [7], [8]. For marketing materials and websites, choose

Conference Session

PreK-12 Track -. Technical Session III

Collection

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

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

Tagged Topics

Pre K-12 Education

a major focus of the ASSIST Engineering Research Center at theuniversity, and they make an excellent source for activities for older students. Students useAdafruit Gemma or Floras, conductive thread, and LEDS to design a pattern of flashing lights oncloth or a headband (such as cat ears near Halloween). Such wearable electronics are easilyavailable and inexpensive for small numbers of students, and research in this area is leading tomedical monitoring applications with life-saving results.Each of the three activity examples discussed above require creativity and collaboration andallow students to approach projects in their own way, key elements of the SciGirls report [2].They are also directly linked to real-world engineering projects that

Conference Session

Potpourri - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

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

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Diversity, Veterans

Washkewicz College of Engineering Cleveland State UniversityWorkshop Topics Detailed Overview of CSU Engineering Diversity Council Approaches to Diversity in Engineering Workplace Working with Underrepresented Organizations Suggestions and Challenges with Alumni Mentoring Program CSU Strategies for Targeting Diverse Faculty Fenn Academy Program and Women in Engineering InitiativesWashkewicz College of Engineering Our Mission is to provide a world class, engaged engineering education, and to graduate ready-to-go engineers who are prepared to solve real world engineering programs. Our Vision is to be the engineering school of choice for students of all backgrounds, and to empower sustainable urban living via engaged

Conference Session

Engineering Workforce Track - Session VI

Collection

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

Authors

Aqdas Malik, George Mason University; Aditya Johri, George Mason University; Rajat Handa, George Mason University; Habib Karbasian, George Mason University; Hemant Purohit, George Mason University

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Engineering Workforce

– who is connected andwho can be connected. For instance it will provide an avenue to share real world examples [13];allow participants to share their STEM related stories [14]; and, engender better debates aroundSTEM issues [15].Hashtag Activism Campaign: #ILookLikeAnEngineerIn August 2015 a hashtag on Twitter, #ILookLikeAnEngineer, started trending highly and attracteda lot of media coverage and participation by users. The hashtag was born out of one woman’sfrustration with how people reacted to a recruitment advertisement by her company One Loginthat featured her. In late July 2015 the companyOneLogin posted billboards across publictransport in the California Bay Area, especially atthe BART train stations, as a recruitment drive(see Fig. 1

Conference Session

Corporate Engagement Track - Technical Session V

Collection

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

Authors

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

obstaclesTable 2: Follow-up Survey after Tour of Residence Hall Equipment Room Survey questions: % Positive Responses Can you see yourself in an internship position having to learn about a total 71% system like what you saw in Torres? Exposure to overviews of systems like those in the residence hall are intended to show you how coursework is linked to real world applications; to prepare you for possible industry systems you'll encounter and to build confidence that you too will learn how to work with skilled trades and other engineers to ask the right questions to learn on the job. Please rate the

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session IV

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

Authors

Lesley M. Berhan, University of Toledo; Revathy Kumar; Aaron Lee Adams, Alabama A&M University; Marjory A. Goodloe; Jimmie Karl Jones, University of Toledo; Willie Lewis McKether, The University of Toledo

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

current research interests and external funding in engineering education.Dr. Revathy Kumar Ph.D. in Education and Psychology from the Combined Program in Education and Psychology, University of Michigan. At the graduate level, she teaches courses in Adolescent Development, Motivational Theory and Application, Cultural Perspectives in Learning and Development, and Self and Identity. Her research focuses on social and cultural processes involved in constructing a sense of self and identity among ado- lescents in culturally diverse societies. Of particular interest are the role of teachers, teacher-education programs, schools, communities, and families in facilitating minority and immigrant adolescents’ de- velopment

Conference Session

Engineering Workforce Track - Session VI

Collection

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

Authors

Lesley M. Berhan, University of Toledo; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Topics

Engineering Workforce

do Major X.) 11. At my institution there is a perception among faculty and staff that one’s major is an indicator of academic ability (e.g. Major X would be a better fit for you. It is not as rigorous or challenging). 12. My curriculum is ‘hands on’. I am being trained in practical skills that I feel confident I will be able to apply in the real world. 13. What do you perceive as potential advantages to obtaining an internship/coop or permanent employment in your field? 14. What do you perceive as potential obstacles to obtaining an internship/coop or permanent employment in your field? 15. What has been the most rewarding aspect of your undergraduate experience? 16. What has been the most

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Undergraduate Education

impact to performance is related toknowledge that the stereotype stands as a hypothesis [10]. Vulnerability to stereotype threat canimpact any individual, but has been found to have different impacts on students based on genderand race. According to Steele [10], the experiences of African American students are uniquelyinfluenced by stereotype threat as a result of their association with a group whose intellectualabilities have been broadly questioned. Tine and Gotlieb [13] found individuals with three levelsof stigma – gender, race, and income-based stereotype threats – experienced significantly largernegative effects on math and working memory performance.Researchers tested the stereotype threat hypothesis in real-world and lab settings and

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session I

Collection

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

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Faculty

Engineering since July 2016, in which capacity he provides leadership and support for implementation of new and revised practices to promote a more inclusive, equitable workplace in the College.Dr. Thuy T Tran, Oregon State University Thuy Tran directs marketing and communications at Oregon State University’s College of Engineering. In this leadership position, she works to manage external perceptions, strengthen relationships with stake- holders, and support efforts to achieve the college’s strategic goals. These efforts include showcasing high-achieving students, generating recognition for faculty research, and promoting the college’s world- class facilities. Thuy’s unique educational and professional background

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Faculty

framework across institutions in the United States - work that she published and presented at the PODNetwork and at the Association of American Colleges and Universities. She is a founding member of the Northern California Chapter of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Educa- tion, and the Stanford Markaz: Resource Center for Engagement with the Cultures and Peoples of the Muslim World. She has a B.A. in journalism and M.A. in communication, with emphasis on intercultural communication, an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership, and is an MBTI Certified Practitioner R .Dr. Shawna Vican, University of Delaware Shawna Vican is the Director of the UD ADVANCE Institute and holds a secondary appointment as an

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session V

Collection

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

Authors

Christine S. Grant, North Carolina State University; Barbara E. Smith, North Carolina State University; Julie Simmons Ivy, North Carolina State University; Jessica T. DeCuir-Gunby, North Carolina State University; Coleen Carrigan, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Saejin Kwak Tanguay, University of Washington

Tagged Topics

Faculty

focus on Operations Research at Georgia Tech. She is President of the Health Systems Engineering Alliance (HSEA) Board of Directors. She is an active member of the Institute of Operations Research and Management Science (INFORMS), Dr. Ivy served as the 2007 Chair (President) of the INFORMS Health Applications Society and is a past President for the INFORMS Minority Issues Forum. Her research interests are mathematical modeling of stochastic dynamic systems with emphasis on statistics and decision analysis as applied to health care, public health, and humanitarian logistics.Dr. Jessica T DeCuir-Gunby, NC State University Dr. Jessica T. DeCuir-Gunby is a Professor of Educational Psychology and University Faculty

Conference Session

First-Generation Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity, First Generation

surveys and a FERPA releaseallowing access to their course grade and other educational information. Next, they provideddemographic information including their age, racial and ethnic identity, and gender. They wereasked to indicate the highest level of educational attainment for two parents or legal guardians;they were instructed to skip the questions for the second parent if they had only one parent, andto answer for the two parents with the highest educational attainment if they had more than twoparents. The options provided were: “Some high school”; “High School”; “Some college”;“Associate’s or other 2-year degree”; Bachelor’s degree”; “Master’s degree”; “Doctoral degree(JD, MD, PhD, etc.)”; and “Unknown/Not Applicable/ Do not wish to disclose

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

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

Authors

Bruk T. Berhane, University of Maryland, College Park

Tagged Topics

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

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

Collection

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Undergraduate Education

are over 100 full-time and part-time faculty and more than 1,100undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to rigorous technical educations where theory isbalanced with hands-on, laboratory-based work, our students experience emphasis on leadership,teamwork, and oral and written communication.All engineering and computer science students participate in a year-long senior design project which issponsored by local industry. Teams of students mentored by a faculty member and a liaison engineersolve real-world engineering problems. Students design, build and test their own solution, writeproposals and reports, and present the result to their sponsors. By bridging the gap between academiaand industry, the senior design project prepares