Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session I

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

Authors

Ruth E. Davis, Santa Clara University; Sarah Kate Wilson, Santa Clara University; Kimberley Gonzalez; Jennifer Yarp, Santa Clara University; Muna Zaki Sinada, Santa Clara University; Naeem Khari Turner-Bandele, Santa Clara University

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- Women Chapter for two years. She also held programs chair and treasurer positions in the National Society of Black Engineers chapter at SCU. Muna has always had a passion in contributing to the movement to bring more women and people of color into the STEM fields.Mr. Naeem Khari Turner-Bandele c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering: A Collaboration with the StudentsAbstractAt Santa Clara University (SCU), we have had several programs and efforts in place to increasediversity in the school of engineering. We have offered summer programs forunderrepresented students to encourage them to consider engineering. We offer day programsfor local high school students

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session VII

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

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Stacie LeSure, American Society for Engineering Education; Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Irvine

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Paper ID #241222018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Too Black to be Woman and Too Much Woman to be a Man: Black WomenAttempting to Reconcile Their Multiple Identities in Academic and Profes-sional Engineering SpacesDr. Stacie LeSure, American Society for Engineering Education Dr. LeSure is a Program Director and Senior Researcher in the College of Engineering at Howard Uni- versity. She manages various research projects focused on the academic perceptions and persistence of students in STEM, particularly those students who are traditionally

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session I

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

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Karis Boyd-Sinkler, Virginia Tech; Amy L. Hermundstad, Virginia Tech; Mayra S. Artiles , Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Benjamin David Lutz, Oregon State University; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech

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Race/Ethnicity

Paper ID #220332018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Student Conceptualizations about Diversity: ”How would you describe thediversity in engineering at your institution?”Ms. Karis Boyd-Sinkler, Virginia Tech Karis Boyd-Sinkler is a doctoral student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She also serves as support staff for the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity where she is involved in the recruitment, outreach, and retention of engineering students. Her research interests include diversity in engineering and the role of

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session V

Collection

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

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Ibironke O. Lawal, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Paper ID #242112018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Recruitment Inclusive Champions: Diversifying Engineering FacultyDr. Ibironke O Lawal, Virginia Commonwealth University Ibironke Lawal Professor/Science & Engineering Librarian Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) ilawal@vcu.edu I have been at VCU since 2000 and have been involved in shaping the diversity landscape at VCU since 2006. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Recruitment Inclusive Champions: Diversifying Teaching and Research

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session IV

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

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

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

Paper ID #241482018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Engineering Identity for Latina Undergraduate Students: Exploring Devel-opment and Intersecting IdentitiesDr. Sarah Rodriguez, Iowa State University Sarah Rodriguez, PhD, is an assistant professor of Higher Education at Iowa State University. Dr. Ro- driguez’s research addresses issues of equity, access, and retention for Latina/o students in the higher education pipeline, with a focus on the intersections of gender and race/ethnicity for Latinas in STEM. She has experience coordinating large

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session VII

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

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Monica L. Ridgeway, Vanderbilt University ; Ebony Omotola McGee, Vanderbilt University; Dara Elizabeth Naphan-Kingery, Vanderbilt University; Amanda J. Brockman, Vanderbilt University

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Paper ID #241792018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Black Engineering and Computing Doctoral Students’ Peer Interaction thatFoster Racial IsolationDr. Monica L. Ridgeway, Vanderbilt University Monica L. Ridgeway is a first year Post-Doctoral Research Fellow apart of the Academic Pathways Pro- gram at Vanderbilt University. She has joined the Explorations in Diversifying Engineering Faculty Ini- tiative (EDEFI) research team lead by Drs. Ebony McGee and William H. Robinson. Monica has recently received her Ph.D. in Science Education from the

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session III

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

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Paula Lynn Rees, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; David J. McLaughlin, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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Paper ID #243032018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Peer Leadership and Mentoring in Engineering: A potential path for chang-ing organizational culture to positively impact diversity, equity and inclusionDr. Paula Lynn Rees, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Paula L. Sturdevant Rees is Assistant Dean for Diversity in the College of Engineering at UMass Amherst. As Director of Diversity Programs, Dr. Rees works with students, faculty and staff to provide exceptional education and professional growth opportunities for under-represented students in

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session IV

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

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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

Paper ID #226812018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Comparative Study of the Effect of Numerical Majority and non-MajorityStatus on the Intersection of Professional and Cultural Identity of AfricanAmerican Engineering StudentsDr. Lesley M Berhan, University of Toledo Lesley Berhan is currently the Assistant Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement for the College of Engineering and an Associate Professor in the department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at The University of Toledo. Her research interests are

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session VI

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

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Catherine Cohan, Pennsylvania State University

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Paper ID #218502018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Promising Practices for The Expansion and Sustainability of Summer BridgePrograms for Underrepresented Engineering Students at The PennsylvaniaState UniversityDr. Catherine Cohan, The Pennsylvania State University Catherine Cohan holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and has been a research psychologist for over 20 years. Her areas of expertise include engineering education, retention of underrepresented students, measurement, and assessment. She is currently the Research Associate on the Sustainable

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session V

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

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Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jaclyn Duerr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Emily E. Liptow, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Monica Lauren Singer; Helene Finger P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Paper ID #219302018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Leveraging a NSF S-STEM grant to initiate ”PEEPS” (Program for Engi-neering Excellence for Partner Schools) for recruiting and retaining studentsfrom underrepresented groups while covertly transforming ourselves and ouruniversityDr. Katherine Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Katherine C. Chen is the Executive Director of the STEM Education Center at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Her degrees in Materials Science and Engineering are from Michigan State University and MIT. Her

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session II

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

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Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas

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Paper ID #217862018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Special Session: Comprehensive Diversity Student Support Program Discus-sionDr. Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas Bryan Hill, native of Louisiana, earned a B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering and a Ph.D. in Public Policy from the University of Arkansas. Currently, Bryan is the Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment and Diversity, Honors and International Programs at the University of Arkansas College of Engineering. He is also director of UAteach, a secondary math and science teacher

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

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

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Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma; Deborah A. Trytten, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; Cindy E. Foor, University of Oklahoma

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Paper ID #240882018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Critiquing the ”Underrepresented Minorities” LabelDr. Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma Dr. Susan E. Walden is the founding Director of the Research Institute for STEM Education (RISE) and an associate research professor in the Dean’s office of the College of Engineering (CoE). She is also a founding member of the Sooner Engineering Education (SEED) Center.Dr. Deborah A. Trytten, University of Oklahoma Dr. Deborah A. Trytten is a President’s Associates Presidential Professor and

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session III

Collection

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

Authors

Teirra K. Holloman, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Jeremi S. London, Arizona State University; Atota Bedane Halkiyo, Arizona State University; Gilbert Jew, Arizona State University; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Tech

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Paper ID #219982018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29A Historical and Policy Perspective on Broadening Participation in STEM:Insights from National Reports (1974-2016)Teirra K Holloman Holloman, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education Teirra Holloman is a doctoral student in engineering education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where she serves as a graduate research assistant. Teirra received her BS in Industrial En- gineering from Clemson University. Her research interests revolve around broadening participation

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

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

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Paper ID #242362018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Researching Diversity from Multiple, Diverse PerspectivesMiss Avneet Hira, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Avneet is a doctoral student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research interests include K-12 education and first year engineering in the light of the engineering design process, and inclusion of digital fabrication labs into classrooms. Her current work at the FACE lab is on the use of classroom Makerspaces for an interest

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

Tanya D. Ennis, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jenna Greenwood, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

outside of the walls of the college to identify these and other issues that areimpacting student retention and work collaboratively to fix them.References[1] L. Malcom-Piqueux and Shirley M. Malcom. (2013, March 15). Engineering Diversity:Fixing the Educational System to Promote Equity. The Bridge, 43(1), 24-34.[2] R. Fenske, R., J. Porter and C. DuBrock. Education, H. (2000). Tracking Financial Aid andPersistence of Women, Minority, and Needy Students in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.Research in Higher Education, 41(1), 67–94.