Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

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

Authors

Alexander Michael Alvarez, University of Arizona; Paula C. Johnson, University of Arizona; Stephanie Zawada M.S., University of Arizona; Linda R. Shaw; Marla A. Franco, University of Arizona; Vignesh Subbian, University of Arizona

Tagged Topics

Disability

News and WorldReport. Aug. 28, 2013. [Online]. Available: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2013/08/28/succeed-in-college-as-a-learning-disabled-student [Accessed Jan. 2, 2018][49] M. Bohanon. “Moving Beyond Stigma to Support Students with Invisible Disabilities.” May 19,2017. [Online]. Available: http://www.insightintodiversity.com/moving-beyond-stigma-to-support-students-with-invisible-disabilities/ [Accessed on Jan. 2, 2018][50] A. Carbajal. “University of Arizona Creates First Accessible Study Abroad Course.” [Online].Available: http://ability360.org/livability/education-livability/university-arizona-creates-first-accessible-study-abroad-course [Accessed on Jan. 2, 2018

Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity, LGBTQ+

collaboration between UMass Amherst and Southern Illinois University Carbondale [8] and both universities offered the course as a one-credit seminar in the Spring of 2016. The UMass course was listed in the online course registration catalog in mid-January 2016 and enrollment reached the capacity limit of 25 students within three weeks, indicating that there is strong student interest in the course. The course ran for 10 weeks, from the second week of February until the end of April

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

Tagged Topics

Disability

events are hosted for people with disabilities such asthe capacity of postsecondary institutions, employers, and the Autism Hiring Cohort and the Ability Hiring event etc.other organizations to fully include students with disabilities [13]. Additionally, it also has a disAbility Employeein computing courses, programs, and careers [11]. Some of Resource Group, which creates awareness of disabilities andthe services offered include a resume database, grants for ensures accommodations and resources are provided asconferences, summer research experiences and internship needed and required [14].funding. Ernst & Young (EY) has several abilities

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Undergraduate Education

(c) reduce stresses on currentcomputer science faculty so they are not also expected to learn new content, while at the same timeensuring that new content and materials are systemically-oriented to the overall goals of the CSP-Hatchery project, with respect to issues of ethics, morality, inclusion, diversity and social justice.4 Test Runs for FacultySince these courses have come online, the first author of this manuscript has also been asked to presentguest lectures to their courses, on issues of ethics, morality, inclusion, diversity and social justice asthey relate to the specific topic of the course. To date, these have been accomplished in ComputerScience courses dedicated to algorithm design, and machine learning, and in courses

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session V

Collection

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

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Faculty

opportunities Teaching adult learners*Approach to reviewing a research proposal Teaching diverse populations*Mock research panel Working session – lesson developmentInterviewing tips and negotiating AssessmentsEquipment and start up packages Working session- develop assessment for lessonDeveloping collaboration Deliver Mini-lessonHow to prepare proposals Teaching evaluationsDifferences between federal, state, Use of effective classroom technologylocal fundingDeveloping a budget Syllabus developmentHow to address reviewer comments Practical tips for first course prep

Conference Session

Diversity Research - Session I

Collection

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

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Diversity Research

diversity education into first year is an obviousimmediately achievable goal, with many programs already incorporating some elements atpresent. Another obvious place to include a deep dive in diversity would be in courses on ethicsand professionalism, or in co-op and capstone experiences. Here lessons about diversity can bereadily applied in workplace contexts, and future employers can readily build on educationaloutcomes in industry training settings. Finally, we must seriously consider how to build diversityeducation into the engineering core courses. One easily implementable way to do this would beto identify and highlight achievers in the field who are members of diverse groups. Studentscould do this as an assignment initially, and profiles