Conference Session

Track 7: Technical Session 7: Grassroots Approach to Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access in Engineering

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Ashleigh R. Wright, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ellen Wang Althaus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Akshina Sood, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lance Cooper, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Paper ID #45233Grassroots Approach to Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessin EngineeringDr. Ashleigh R. Wright, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Ashleigh R. Wright, PhD is the Associate Director of the Institute for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access and Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Grainger College of Engineering. She is responsible for collaborating with college and departmental leaders and stakeholders to identify needs and priorities, developing and implementing evidence-based strategies, and measuring progress and

Conference Session

Track 4: Technical Session 5: Impact of Generative AI Technologies on Blind and Visually Impaired Students: A Case Study

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Authors

Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Sara Amani, Texas A&M University; Trini Sofia Balart, Texas A&M University; Amanda Kate Lacy; Gene Sung-Ho Kim, Stanford University; Gibin Raju, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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programmers," in Proceedings of the 50th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, 2019, pp. 759-765.[8] S. P. Balik, S. P. Mealin, M. F. Stallmann, R. D. Rodman, M. L. Glatz, and V. J. Sigler, "Including blind people in computing through access to graphs," in Proceedings of the 16th international ACM SIGACCESS conference on Computers & accessibility, 2014, pp. 91-98.[9] "Blindness Statistics," National Federation of the Blind. [Online]. Available: https://nfb.org/resources/blindness-statistics[10] A. Stefik, R. E. Ladner, W. Allee, and S. Mealin, "BEST PAPER AT SIGCSE 2019 IN THE EXPERIENCE REPORTS AND TOOLS TRACK: Computer science principles for teachers of blind and visually

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Track 3: Technical Session 4: Introducing a Virtual Dashboard to Benchmark and Monitor Engineering Graduate Degree Retention Trends at Penn State

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Authors

Enrique D Gomez; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University

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Paper ID #45189Introducing a Virtual Dashboard to Benchmark and Monitor EngineeringGraduate Degree Retention Trends at Penn StateDr. Enrique D GomezCatherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University Catherine G.P. Berdanier is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of South Dakota, her M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research expertise lies in characterizing graduate-level attrition, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering

Conference Session

Track 7: Technical Session 3: Latine STEM Doctoral Students' Perceptions Regarding Doctoral Mentoring Relationships - A Qualitative Study

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Authors

Dilara Yaya-Bryson Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Lisa R Merriweather, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Paper ID #45164Latine STEM Doctoral Students’ Perceptions Regarding Doctoral MentoringRelationships - A Qualitative StudyDr. Dilara Yaya-Bryson Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte Dilara Yaya-Bryson is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. She has conducted educational research on an international scale since 2010. Her work focuses on enhancing the quality of education services through an ecological perspective, including policies, workforce development, and cross-cultural experiences.Dr. Lisa R Merriweather, University of North

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Track 4: Technical Session 5: Insights and Updates on Identity Constructs Among Hispanic Engineering Students and Professionals: A Longitudinal Study

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Dayna Lee Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Andrea D. Beattie, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Kimberly D Douglas P.E., Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.

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Paper ID #45223Insights and Updates on Identity Constructs Among Hispanic EngineeringStudents and Professionals: A Longitudinal StudyDr. Dayna Lee Mart´ınez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc. Dayna is a Senior Director of Research & Impact at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), where she leads a team of professionals who specialize in data-driven design and implementation of programs and services to empower pre-college students, parents, graduate students, and faculty members in STEM fields, with a particular focus on advancing Hispanic representation and success. With over 15 years

Conference Session

Track 1: Technical Session 5: Motivations for Engineering Faculty Engagement in an Inclusive Pedagogy Program

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Authors

Renee M. Desing, University of Washington; Joyce Yen, University of Washington; Karen Thomas-Brown, University of Washington

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changes. The faculty participants are demonstrating an initial awarenessof their role in cultivating engineers who are not only technically proficient but also criticallyaware of how their work intersects with larger societal problems. I think I'm aware of these things. But I'm aware and you can read about them, but then, how do you actually implement, to develop or find the tools and implement them in your class, in your curriculum, so that you're actually addressing these things? And it's not just, ‘oh, I've read books, and I've read papers, and I've participated in workshops,’ and things like that. But I want to be able to, you know, be a force for positive change. (Ted) Well, this class again helps me

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 5: Partnering with Rural K-12 Schools in Southwest Virginia to Broaden Participation in Engineering

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Felicity Bilow, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Hannah Glisson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Malle R Schilling, Arizona State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #45218Partnering with Rural K-12 Schools in Southwest Virginia to Broaden Participationin EngineeringFelicity Bilow, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Felicity Bilow is a graduate student at Virginia Tech.Hannah Glisson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Hannah E. Glisson currently serves as a Postdoctoral Associate in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Hannah’s research interests include broadening participation in engineering, sense of belonging among women in in engineering, undergraduate student support, and K-12 engineering outreach. She holds degrees in

Conference Session

Track 2: Technical Session 1: Pathways into Statistics and Data Science for Low-Income, Academically Talented Undergraduate Students

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Erin Carll, University of Washington; Aryaa Rajouria, University of Washington; Rebecca Schachtman, University of Washington; Judith E Canner; Jackie Bryce Miller, University of California, Santa Barbara; Abel Rodriguez, University of Washington

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Paper ID #45274Pathways into Statistics and Data Science for Academically Talented UndergraduateStudents with Low IncomesDr. Erin Carll, University of Washington Erin Carll is the associate director at the University of Washington Center for Evaluation and Research for STEM Equity (CERSE). Her evaluation and research focus on efforts to expand equity and inclusion in the STEM fields, including through community building and leveraging existing assets. She currently serves on the Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN) Board of Directors and the Society for Women Engineers Research Advisory Council. Erin has

Conference Session

Track 2: Technical Session 4: Research- and Practice-Informed Insights for Recognizing Rurality in Engineering Education

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Authors

Malle R Schilling, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #45279Research- and Practice-Informed Insights for Recognizing Rurality in EngineeringEducationDr. Malle R Schilling, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Malle Schilling is an assistant professor in the Engineering Education Systems and Design program at Arizona State University. Malle’s primary research interests lie at the intersection of rural education and engineering education, largely informed by her own experiences as a rural student who pursued engineering, and community engagement to address wicked problems through collaboration and systems thinking.Dr. Jacob R Grohs, Virginia

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Track 6: Technical Session 5: Student-based Recommendations to Increase Accessibility in Undergraduate Engineering Programs

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Authors

Emily Violet Landgren, University of Texas at Austin; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin

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Student-based Recommendations to Increase Accessibility in Undergraduate Engineering Programs: “If there’s people who can’t access it, then it’s not accessible.” Emily Landgren Maura Borrego Walker Department of Mechanical Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering Engineering University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX, USA Austin, TX, USA emilyland@utexas.edu maura.borrego@austin.utexas.eduAbstract—This research paper explores what

Conference Session

Track 1: Technical Session 1: Supporting Engineering Graduate Students to Create Inclusive Learning Environments: A Professional Development Program at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

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Authors

Katherine R. McCance, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Paper ID #45266Supporting Engineering Graduate Students to Create Inclusive Learning Environments:A Professional Development Program at a Hispanic-Serving InstitutionDr. Katherine R. McCance, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Katie McCance is a postdoctoral fellow at The University of Texas at San Antonio. She received her PhD in STEM Education, with a focus in Science Education, from North Carolina State University. Her research interests include STEM education at HSIs, professional development for STEM instructors, and interdisciplinary collaborations. ©American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Track 3: Technical Session 5: Technology and Society: Incorporating ethics, inclusion, and societal understanding into computer and technology and engineering education curriculum design.

Collection

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Authors

Carrie Prior, Excelsior University; James Tippey, Excelsior College

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Paper ID #45167Technology and Society: Incorporating ethics, inclusion, and societal understandinginto computer and technology and engineering education curriculum design.Dr. Carrie Prior, Excelsior University Carrie Prior is the Associate Dean of the School of Technology at Excelsior University. In this role, she leads the school and contributes to the College’s leadership team, fostering a culture of innovation while supporting the strategic and operational direction of academic programs. Before joining Excelsior, Carrie served as a senior international officer in both public and private higher education settings. She is

Conference Session

Track 7: Technical Session 2: Taking it One Step at a Time: The Growth of a Program to Support the Doctorates of Tomorrow

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Travis Chan; Tremayne O'Brian Waller, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #45195Taking it One Step at a Time: The Growth of a Program to Support theDoctorates of TomorrowTravis Chan Undergraduate Research AssistantDr. Tremayne O’Brian Waller, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Tremayne O. Waller serves as the Director of Graduate Student Programs at Virginia Tech, where he dedicates his efforts to fostering the recruitment, retention, and advancement of graduate scholars, particularly those hailing from historically underrepresented backgrounds in engineering. Before his tenure at Virginia Tech, Dr. Waller held the position of Interim Director at Cornell University’s

Conference Session

Track 1: Technical Session 6: The Cocreation of a Safe Space that Centers Women of Color Academics

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, The Ohio State University; Monique S. Ross, The Ohio State University; Shawanee' Patrick, The Ohio State University

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Paper ID #45267The Cocreation of a Safe Space that Centers Women of Color AcademicsMs. Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University Jameka Wiggins is a Ph.D. Candidate in Engineering Education, specializing in Organizational Change in Higher Education and Industry at The Ohio State University. Concurrently, she is pursuing a Master’s in Engineering Management. Jameka’s current research explores how engineering faculties’ positionality and lived experiences shape their critical consciousness development. As a scholar and advocate, she seeks to amplify the voices of underrepresented groups in engineering by exploring their

Conference Session

Track 1: Technical Session 4: The Effects of Group Size on the Experiences of First-Year Engineering Students in Mixed Gender Groups

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Koenraad E Gieskes, State University of New York at Binghamton; Ioana Elena Tiu, State University of New York at Binghamton

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Paper ID #45296The Effects of Group Size on the Experiences of First-Year Engineering Studentsin Mixed Gender GroupsMr. Koenraad E Gieskes, State University of New York at Binghamton Koen Gieskes first joined the Engineering Design Division at Binghamton University as a graduate student in 2004, then, in 2009, he was hired on as a full-time lecturer, and in 2017 he became the Assistant Director. Koen has in the past served the ASEE St. Lawrence Section as webmaster, vice chair, and is currently serving as the section chair.Ioana Elena Tiu, State University of New York at Binghamton I, Ioana Tiu, am a sophomore at

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 4: The Next Leaders Academy: Learned Experience from an AI Summer Camp Experience

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Delano White, The Gaskins Foundation; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati

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Conference Session

Track 6: Technical Session 3: The role of undergraduate engineering students' different support networks in promoting emotional well-being: A narrative study

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Sowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education; Narjes Khorsandi Koujel, Rowan University; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University

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Paper ID #45172The role of undergraduate engineering students’ different support networksin promoting emotional well-being: A narrative studySowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education Sowmya Panuganti is a graduate student at Purdue University in the Engineering Education department. She is passionate about understanding engineering culture and the effects it has on engineers’ mental health and well-being.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

Conference Session

Track 3: Technical Session 6: Uncovering the less-heard histories and barriers of Asian and Asian American Students

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Siqing Wei, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Marissa A Tsugawa, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Li Tan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Paper ID #45123Uncovering the less-heard histories and barriers of Asian and Asian AmericanStudentsMr. Siqing Wei, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Siqing Wei received a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education program at Purdue University as a triple boiler. He is a postdoc fellow at the University of Cincinnati under the supervision of Dr. David Reeping. His research interests span three major research topics, which are teamwork, cultural diversity, and international and Asian/ Asian American student experiences. He utilizes innovative and cutting-edge methods, such as

Conference Session

CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 6: Think-Aloud Insights: Exploring QuantCrit Challenges and Diverse Survey Responses Among Undergraduate Engineering Students

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Sheila Kathryn Castro, University of Florida; Bruce Frederick Carroll, University of Florida; Janice Mejía, Northwestern University; Kent J. Crippen, University of Florida

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Paper ID #45194Think-Aloud Insights: Exploring QuantCrit Challenges and Diverse SurveyResponses Among Undergraduate Engineering StudentsMs. Sheila Kathryn Castro, University of Florida Sheila Castro is a doctoral student in Science Education at the University of Florida’s School of Teaching and Learning. Her research focuses on Latina’s STEM identity, family support, and influences on the experiences of undergraduate engineering students.Dr. Bruce Frederick Carroll, University of Florida Dr. Carroll is an Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida. He holds an affiliate

Conference Session

Track 1: Technical Session 6: "Use of a multi-level self-study to engage campus stakeholders and improve STEM student learning outcomes "

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Authors

Jennifer Speed, Texas State University; Don Pair, University of Dayton

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Paper ID #45212Use of a multi-level self-study to engage campus stakeholders and improveSTEM student learning outcomesDr. Jennifer Speed, Texas State University Jennifer Speed, Ph.D., is Assistant Vice President for Research Development at Texas State University, a Hispanic-Serving, public research university. For more than ten years, she has supported the development and implementation of programs intended to improve STEM student success, especially among students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds. She has served a consultant for institutions of higher learning seeking organizational changes that improve

Conference Session

Track 7: Technical Session 6: Using Grant Transition Periods to Improve Program Evaluation & Offerings; Case Study: Washington Space Grant

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Rae Jing Han, University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity; Erin Carll, University of Washington; Kam H Yee, University of Washington; Brenda N Martinez, University of Washington

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Paper ID #45222Using Grant Transition Periods to Improve Program Evaluation & Offerings;Case Study: Washington Space GrantDr. Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington Elizabeth Litzler, Ph.D., is the Director of the University of Washington Center for Evaluation and Research for STEM Equity (UW CERSE) and an affiliate assistant professor of sociology. She has been at UW working on STEM Equity issues for 21 years.Dr. Rae Jing Han, University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity Dr. Rae Jing Han (they/them) is a Research Scientist at the University of Washington Center for Evaluation &

Conference Session

Track 4: Technical Session 2: Using Strategic Planning Processes to Promote Success for Undergraduate CS Students at a Systemic Level

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Authors

Jamie Huber Ward, NCWIT; S. Kiersten Ferguson; Sherri L Sanders

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Paper ID #45139Using Strategic Planning Processes to Promote Success for UndergraduateCS Students at a Systemic LevelDr. Jamie Huber Ward, NCWIT Jamie Huber Ward is a social scientist and Associate Director of Higher Ed for NCWIT at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on organizational change in higher education; collaborative pedagogy; curriculum reform; post-secondary student experiences; and the experiences of faculty and staff in academic computing workplaces. Jamie’s work includes implementing and analyzing research projects designed to enhance all students’ success and sense of belonging post

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 3: Utilizing Campus Engagement for the Development of an ADVANCE Faculty Leadership Initiative

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Lisa A Kunza, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Brooke Lamonte Long-Fox, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Lance A Roberts P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Paper ID #45131Utilizing Campus Engagement for the Development of an ADVANCE FacultyLeadership InitiativeLisa A Kunza, South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyDr. Brooke Lamonte Long-Fox, South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyDr. Lance A Roberts P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Utilizing Campus Engagement for the Development of an ADVANCE Faculty Leadership Initiative Lisa A. Kunza1,2, Brooke L. Long-Fox1,2, and Lance A. Roberts3 1Center for Sustainable Solutions, South Dakota School of Mines and

Conference Session

Track 6: Technical Session 4: WIP: investigate recruitment strategies used by engineering bridge and success programs to recruit underserved students

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University; Lynette Michaluk, West Virginia University; N’Diya Harris, Wright State University; Ansley Lynn Shamblin, West Virginia University

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Paper ID #45134WIP: investigate recruitment strategies used by engineering bridge and successprograms to recruit underserved studentsDr. Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University Dr. Xinyu Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Environmental and Ecological Engineering (EEE) at Purdue University’s College of Engineering. She received her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is a North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer, and currently leads an NSF project on recruitment strategies for engineering bridge and success programs. Her research interests include engineering

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 7: WIP: Perceptions of Instructional Practices among Engineering College Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Xiaping Li, University of Michigan; Nolgie O. Oquendo-Colón, University of Michigan; Musabbiha Zaheer; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Paper ID #45158WIP: Perceptions of Instructional Practices among Engineering College Studentswith Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderMiss Xiaping Li, University of Michigan Xiaping Li is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education Research at the University of Michigan. Her research interests encompass faculty development and change, neurodiverse college student learning experiences and outcomes, international students in engineering, and cognitive sciences. She holds a B.S. in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering and an M.S. in Geological Sciences.Nolgie O. Oquendo-Col´on, University of Michigan Nolgie O. Oquendo

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Track 3: Technical Session 5: Work In Progress: Understanding Servingness for Minoritized Students in Introductory Computing Courses at a Hispanic Serving Community College

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Sarah L Rodriguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Antarjot Kaur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Paul Charles Bigby Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Taylor Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #45244Work In Progress: Understanding Servingness for Minoritized Students inIntroductory Computing Courses at a Hispanic Serving Community CollegeDr. Sarah L Rodriguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Sarah L. Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and an affiliate faculty member with the Higher Education Program at Virginia Tech. Her engineering education research agenda centers upon engineering and computing identity development of historically marginalized populations at higher education institutions. Currently, Dr. Rodriguez is involved with several large-scale

Conference Session

Track 3: Technical Session 3: Work-in-Progress: Development of an HBCU/Research 1 Collaborative to Increase African American Semiconductor Manufacturing Researchers

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Laura Sams Haynes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse College; Talia Capozzoli Kessler, Georgia Institute of Technology; R. Christian Ford, Georgia Institute of Technology; Whitney L Nelson

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Paper ID #45250Work-in-Progress: Development of an HBCU/Research 1 Collaborative toIncrease African American Semiconductor Manufacturing ResearchersDr. Laura Sams Haynes, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Laura Sams Haynes is faculty and Director of the Office of Outreach in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Laura is passionate about developing and launching various outreach initiatives for K12 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) partners, including students and school counselors, as well as fostering HBCU partnerships, collaborations, and pathways, often with a focus on NSF

Conference Session

CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 5: Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!

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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University

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Paper ID #45217Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: TransformingEngineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!Dr. Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University Dr. Olga Pierrakos is a STEM Education Program Director at the National Science Foundation and a Professor at Wake Forest Engineering. She is the Founding Chair of Wake Forest Engineering (2017-2022) who led the program from launch to accreditation achieving unprecedented outcomes, including Wake Forest Engineering becoming the most diverse, most innovative, and highest ranked academic unit at Wake Forest

Conference Session

Track 2: Technical Session 7: "Three strikes, you're out"¦ actually, that's four strikes": Transgressive Teacher and Student Humor in a Pre-College Engineering Classroom

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Authors

George Schafer, Drexel University; Christopher George Wright, Drexel University (Tech.) (MERGED)

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Paper ID #45174”Three strikes, you’re out. . . actually, that’s four strikes”: TransgressiveTeacher and Student Humor in a Pre-College Engineering ClassroomGeorge Schafer, Drexel University Hi, I’m George Schafer (they/them) and I’m a 3rd-year PhD candidate at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Broadly, my work centers around dimensions of STEM education equity such as identity, power dynamics, and systemic change. For my dissertation, I am exploring how universities and communities partner around out-of-school K-12 STEM programs, and how such partnerships can center reciprocity.Dr. Christopher George Wright, Drexel University

Conference Session

Track 2: Technical Session 2: "Si no servimos, no servimos": A Pilot Study on the Influence of Perceived Advisor Support on Graduate Student Thesis Self-Efficacy

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Abimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Paper ID #45261”Si no servimos, no servimos”: A Pilot Study on the Influence of PerceivedAdvisor Support on Graduate Student Thesis Self-EfficacyAbimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus Abimelec Mercado Rivera is a Puerto Rican doctoral student and graduate research assistant in the Engineering Education Systems and Design program at Arizona State University. Abimelec received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (UPRM) in 2016. After working in the aerospace industry, he returned to the UPRM for his MS in Mechanical Engineering in 2017