Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Christopher Horne P.E., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Alexandra Kurepa, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #33237Introducing Simple Harmonic Motion – A Teaching Module in a First-YearEngineering CourseDr. Christopher Horne, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Since 2011, Dr. Horne has been a Lecturer at NC AandT State University and East Carolina University. He currently teaches freshman a course in problem solving using MATLAB. He combines twenty years’ experience in management and engineering with a passion to help students learn STEM-related material. He is a licensed professional engineer and holds masters and Ph.D. from North Carolina State University and North Carolina AandT State

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jing Guo, Colorado Technical University; John M. Santiago Jr., Freedom Institute of Technology; Pamela Allison Phillips, Colorado Technical University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #24847Combining Flipped Classroom and Integrating Entrepreneurially MindedLearning in DC Circuit Analysis and Design CourseDr. Jing Guo, Colorado Technical University Dr. Jing Guo is a Wireless Device Applications Engineer at Keysight Technologies and an adjunct profes- sor at Colorado Technical University (CTU) . She was a Professor in Engineering Department at Colorado Technical University. She has 14 years of teaching experience at the university level and taught over 30 different undergraduate and graduate courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering area.Prof. John M. Santiago Jr, Freedom Institute of

Conference Session

Two-Year College Potpourri

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Pamela J. Silvers, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

Paper ID #38988A Proven Strategy to Improve Funding Success Rates for Two-Year CollegesSeeking Grants from the National Science Foundation AdvancedTechnological Education ProgramMs. Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College Elaine L. Craft (Florence-Darlington Technical College, Florence, SC-retired) holds a baccalaureate de- gree in chemical engineering from the University of Mississippi and MBA from the University of South Carolina with additional graduate studies in mathematics. Following work in industry, she became an ed- ucator, academic administrator, and an external evaluator, advisor, and mentor for grant

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College; Isabel Huff, Springfield Technical Community College

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #32948Building a Community of Empowerment for Women in STEM with a FocusonCommunity College WomenProf. Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh is a professor at Springfield Technical Community College, where she teaches courses in physics, engineering mechanics, and structures. A graduate of the engineering transfer program at STCC, McGinnis-Cavanaugh holds a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Mas- sachusetts Amherst. She focuses on developing meaningful educational strategies to recruit and retain a diverse student body in engineering and

Conference Session

Manufacturing Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W Simoneau, Keene State College; Megan C Piccus, Springfield Technical Community College; Gary Masciadrelli, Springfield Technical Community College

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Manufacturing

vocational education as a Master Teacher in the Plastics Technology program at Minuteman Regional Technical High School. He is also an adjunct professor for the Plastics Engineering Program at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. He has been a consultant to Ford Motor Company, Polaroid Inc., Timken Aerospace, and SMITHS Industries. He was also a guest scientist at the Army Materials Research in the Composite Development Division. He continues to co-teach Technology Studies courses with the technology faculty at Keene State College. He has published numerous articles over the years in engineering technology and materials research. He is a consultant on the Virtual Ideation Platform (VIP) project for Central Maine

Conference Session

Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William C. Beston, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-2791: ROBOKNOWLEDGE: ADAPTABLE, ON-LINE ROBOTICSPRODUCTION TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTIONAL COMPONENTS ADDRESS-ING MOBILE ROBOTIC DEVICESWilliam C. Beston, Florence-Darlington Technical College William C. Beston has been actively teaching Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics for the past 43 years. He is currently teaching Phys102- Explorations in Physics online for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is developing three online Robotics courses for Florence-Darlington Technical College. From January, 2001-August, 2002, he served as Staff Associate for the National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Undergraduate Education in Arlington, Virginia. He currently works as a consultant for NSF and serves on the

Conference Session

Track 4: Technical Session 1: "It is really isolating, to be honest": A Case Study of a Transwoman in Engineering

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Brandon Bakka, University of Texas at Austin; Jill Castle, University of Texas at Austin

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45185”It is really isolating, to be honest”: A Case Study of a Transwoman inEngineeringBrandon Bakka, University of Texas at Austin Brandon Bakka is a doctoral candidate at the University of at Austin pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering with a certificate in engineering education. He received a BS in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Colorado School of Mines.Jill Castle, University of Texas at Austin ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025“It is really isolating, to be honest”:A Case Study of a Transwoman in Engineering  CoNECD 2025 Brandon

Conference Session

Track 4: Technical Session 3: A narrative study of food insecure students in engineering and computing

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Justin Charles Major, Rowan University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45137A narrative study of food insecure students in engineering and computingDr. Justin Charles Major, Rowan University Dr. Justin C. Major (they/them) is an Assistant Professor of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University where they leads ASPIRE Lab (Advancing Student Pathways through Inequality Research in Engineering). Justin’s research focuses on low-income students, engineering belonging and marginalization mechanisms, adverse childhood experiences, and feminist approaches to EER, and connects these topics to broader understandings of student success in engineering. Justin completed their Ph.D. in

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45235A Descriptive Study on Biased and Non-Inclusive Language Use in the EngineeringEducation Research CommunityXingchen Xu, Arizona State University Xingchen Xu, who goes by the English name Stars (as ”Xingchen” translates to ”Stars” in English), is a Ph.D. student at Arizona State University. He is majoring in Engineering Education Systems and Design (EESD). Prior to attending Arizona State University, Stars earned a Bachelor of Science degree in developmental psychology from the University of California, San Diego.Anjing Dai, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus Anjing Dai is a first-year PhD student

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Leah Mackin, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

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

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45151Agriculture & Nutrition for Girls While Encouraging Leadership & Stem-Enrichment(ANGELS) ProgramDr. Sandra C Affare, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Dr. Sandra C. Affare is an Adjunct Professor in the Engineering Management and Technology Department at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). Teaching at UTC is a surreal opportunity as she obtained a B.S. in Engineering and MBA with a concentration in Production and Operations Management there. She earned a doctorate in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a concentration in Engineering Management from the University of

Conference Session

Track 1: Technical Session 4: "An examination of the gender gap among Middle Eastern students in Engineering: A systematized review"

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Narjes Khorsandi Koujel, Rowan University; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45161An examination of the gender gap among Middle Eastern students in Engineering:A systematized reviewMrs. Narjes Khorsandi Koujel, Rowan University Narjes is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Rowan University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering in Iran and subsequently worked as an industrial engineer in the food industry for over 10 years. Narjes’ research and activism focuses on women in the Middle East. Particularly, she is focused on how resources, culture, and gendered norms impact their engineering identity development.Dr. Justin Charles Major, Rowan University Dr. Justin C

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45152Advancing Accessibility: Leveraging Technology to Empower Deaf and Hardof Hearing Students in STEM Higher EducationSunday David Ubur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University I’m currently a third-year Ph.D candidate in computer science at Virginia Tech, with a research background in human-computer interaction focusing on communication accessibility. My research centers around enhancing emotional expressions such as facial, voice, and body gestures in ASR captioned transcription with extended reality (AR), to enhance user experience and improve communication. As part of my academic

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45253An Exploratory Analysis of Cultural Capital Among Black Engineering Studentsat Minority Serving InstitutionsDr. Jerrod A Henderson, University of Houston - COE Dr. Jerrod A. Henderson (”Dr. J”) is an Assistant Professor in the William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston (UH). He began his higher education pursuits at Morehouse College and North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University where he earned degrees in both Chemistry and Chemical Engineering as a part of the Atlanta University Center’s Dual

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45148Beyond deficits: Developing an elicitation mechanism for engineering practitionerswith ADHD to create autoethnographic counterstoriesDr. Hector Enrique Rodr´ıguez-Simmonds, Boston College H´ector was born in Mexico and raised in South Florida. He’s half Colombian and half Mexican; proud Mexilombian. H´ector E. Rodr´ıguez-Simmonds is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Human-Centered Engineering at Boston College. Before receiving his Ph.D. in Engineering Education, he earned his master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering. H´ector’s research primarily investigates how students negotiate their

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 2: Barriers in the Workplace: An Analysis of Engineering Workplace Culture and Climate

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Susan Sajadi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Katherine Drinkwater, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45259Barriers in the Workplace: An Analysis of Engineering Workplace Cultureand ClimateSusan Sajadi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Susan Sajadi is an assistant professor at Virginia Tech in the department of engineering education. She has a BS and MS in Biomedical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems and Design from Arizona State University. Prior, she worked as an engineer in the medical device industry.Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Olivia Ryan is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She holds a B.S. in engineering

Conference Session

Track 6: Technical Session 3: Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Journeys and Triumphs of Faculty Women of Color in STEM Academia

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Kemesha Gabbidon, University of South Florida; Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45208Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Journeys and Triumphs of Faculty Womenof Color in STEM AcademiaDr. Kemesha Gabbidon, University of South Florida Dr. Kemesha Gabbidon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida. Her scholarly interests include youth sexual health and health equity. Her research is theoretically grounded and applies an intersectional lens to investigating socio-political, cultural, and psychosocial influences on the health of the individual and their community. Dr. Gabbidon has published on pediatric HIV, HIV stigma, and culture and sexuality

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

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

Conference Session

Track 6: Technical Session 2: Empowering Hispanic Engineers' Success Towards Graduate Education with Hybrid Mentorship

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Federico Cifuentes-Urtubey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Paola Alexandra Baldaguez Medina, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez; Julie E Lorenzo, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Natasha Mamaril, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Paper ID #45202Empowering Hispanic Engineers’ Success Towards Graduate Education withHybrid MentorshipFederico Cifuentes-Urtubey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Federico Cifuentes-Urtubey is a Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research develops wireless system privacy enhancements for Wi-Fi protocols. While at Illinois, he interned at Apple, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and Sandia National Labs. He served as the Graduate Ambassador in the SHPE chapter on campus to support a community of Hispanic graduate students in engineering. He has

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

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

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45255Engineering and Computer Science Faculty Members’ Personal and ProfessionalPerspectives on Diversity, Equity, and InclusionDr. Yvette E. Pearson P.E., University of Texas at Dallas Dr. Yvette E. Pearson is the former Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The University of Texas at Dallas. A Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), she is recognized globally for nearly 30 years in higher education, particularly for her work to advance sustainability, access, and opportunity in STEM education and practice. Her

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Alandra Kahl, Pennsylvania State University, Greater Allegheny

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45230Enhancing Inclusion for First-Generation Students: A First Year SeminarCourse ApproachDr. Alandra Kahl, Pennsylvania State University, Greater Allegheny Dr. Alandra Kahl currently teaches engineering design and sustainable systems at The Pennsylvania State University, Greater Allegheny campus. She received her doctorate in environmental engineering from the University of Arizona in 2013, where her dissert ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025SUPPORTING FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS: AFIRST YEAR SEMINARAPPROACHPENN STATE GREATER ALLEGHENYINTRODUCTION Overview of challenges faced

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

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45182Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students’ Reflections on CombatingSystemic RacismSakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Sakhi Aggrawal is a Graduate Research Fellow in Computer and Information Technology department at Purdue University. She completed her master’s degree in Business Analytics from Imperial College London and bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology and Organizational Leadership from Purdue University. She worked in industry for several years with her latest jobs being as project manager at Google and Microsoft. Her current research focuses on

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45191Exploring Gender Dynamics in Intercultural Competence Development througha Study Abroad ProgramDr. Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Aparajita Jaiswal is an Intercultural Research Specialist with CILMAR, Purdue University. Her research endeavors revolve around exploring strategies for seamlessly integrating intercultural learning into both regular curriculum and study abroad programs. Aparajita actively engages in offering guidance in developing research studies, curriculum enhancements, and assessment methods pertaining to integration and cultivation of intercultural competence

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 4: Fostering an Inclusive Community Among Electrical Engineering Students with Mixed-Reality Technologies at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Preeti De Maurya, New Mexico State University; Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Theoderic Thomas Platt, New Mexico State University; Cristina Miriam Esparza, New Mexico State University; REDWAN UL HAQ CHOYON, New Mexico State University; Bill Hamilton, New Mexico State University; Marshall Allen Taylor, New Mexico State University; Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, New Mexico State University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45181Fostering an Inclusive Community Among Electrical Engineering Studentswith Mixed-Reality Technologies at a Hispanic-Serving InstitutionPreeti De Maurya, New Mexico State UniversityHilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre received an Ed.D. degree in Higher Education Leadership from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), and an M.Sc. from the University of Technology of Compi`egne, France. She is now a researcher at New Mexico State University (NMSU). She focuses her research on qualitative studies addressing minority and underrepresented student

Conference Session

Track 1: Technical Session 1: Fostering Tomorrow's Black STEM Entrepreneurs: Insights from an Innovative STEM Program Promoting Equity-Centered Entrepreneurship

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Ebony Omotola McGee, The Johns Hopkins University; Shelly Engelman, The Johns Hopkins University; Binh Chi Bui, The Johns Hopkins University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45214Fostering Tomorrow’s Black STEM Entrepreneurs: Insights from an InnovativeSTEM Program Promoting Equity-Centered EntrepreneurshipDr. Ebony Omotola McGee, The Johns Hopkins University Ebony McGee, associate professor of diversity and STEM education at Vanderbilt Universityˆa C™s Peabody College, investigates what it means to be racially marginalized in the context of learning and achieving in STEM higher education and industry. In particDr. Shelly Engelman, The Johns Hopkins University Shelly Engelman, Ph.D., is a Research Manager at Johns Hopkins University and also the Director of Research and Evaluation at

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

surreal feeling, knowingthe work I’m doing could actually help patients in the future. Before, engineering felt likenumbers and theories. Now, it’s connected to real people.” Another participant working inspace engineering emphasized the hands-on aspect, stating, “The project work was eye-opening. I’d never thought about the logistics of real-world engineering before, like budgetsand timelines. Now, I see how my skills fit into a larger picture.”Participants also highlighted the development of specific skills, such as technical writing,project management, and collaborative problem-solving. One participant explained, “Writingresearch papers was a challenge initially, but now I feel like I can present my ideas clearly.That’s something I never

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45177Gender Differences in Global Identity Development: Implications for InterculturalCompetence in Higher EducationDr. Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Aparajita Jaiswal is an Intercultural Research Specialist at the Center for Intercultural Learning, Mentoring, Assessment and Research (CILMAR), Purdue University. She completed her Ph.D. in 2022 from the Department of Computer and Information Technology, Purdue University. Her research interest lies at the intersection of Intercultural learning, Sociology of learning, Human-computer interaction, and STEM Education.Dr. Sakhi

Conference Session

Track 6: Technical Session 1: Gendered Impacts of Code Critiquers on Self-Efficacy in First-Year Engineering Students.

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Mary Benjamin, Michigan Technological University; Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; Laura E Brown, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University; AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45197Gendered Impacts of Code Critiquers on Self-Efficacy in First-Year EngineeringStudents.Mary Benjamin, Michigan Technological University PhD Student in the Dept. of Civil, Environmental, & Geospatial Engineering at Michigan Technological university.Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University After completing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Laura Albrant decided to challenge how she viewed software development, by switching departments. Currently working towards a master’s degree in human factors at Michigan Technological University, Laura pursues interests on both sides of the fence