Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

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

Authors

Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #241992018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29A Descriptive Study of Community College Transfers in Engineering andComputer Science in TexasDr. Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers Roberta Rincon is the Manager of Research for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), where she over- sees the organization’s research activities affecting the education and workforce experiences of current and future women in engineering. Prior to joining SWE, Dr. Rincon was a Senior Research and Policy Analyst for The University of Texas System, where she

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VI

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

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Ashley R. Taylor, Virginia Tech; Karis Boyd-Sinkler, Virginia Tech; Susan Arnold-Christian, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Tech; Christian Matheis, Virginia Tech; Kim Lester, Virginia Tech

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Paper ID #242582018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Embedding Cross-Cultural Communication Awareness and Skills Trainingin a Living Learning Community for First-Year Undergraduate EngineeringStudentsMs. Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Tech Ashley Taylor is a doctoral candidate in engineering education at Virginia Polytechnic and State Univer- sity, where she also serves as a program assistant for the Center for Enhancement of Engineering Diversity and an advisor for international senior design projects in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Ash

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

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

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Adam Stark Masters, Virginia Tech

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Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #231132018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29How Making and Maker Spaces have Contributed to Diversity & Inclusionin Engineering: A [non-traditional] Literature ReviewAdam Stark Masters, Virginia Tech Adam S. Masters is a doctoral student and Graduate Research Assistant at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. They received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Delaware and are currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Adam’s research interests include access, equity and social

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Session V

Collection

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

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Patricia R. Backer, San Jose State University; Joseph Green, WestEd; Bryan Matlen, WestEd; Cindy Kato, San Jose State University

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Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #240862018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Impact on First Year Initiatives on Retention on Students: Are There Differ-ences in Retention of Students by Ethnicity and Gender?Dr. Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University Dr. Backer been a faculty at SJSU since 1990 and held positions as an assistant professor, associate professor, professor, department chair, and director. Currently, Dr. Backer serves as the PI for the Title III Strengthening grant from the U.S. Department of Education.Joseph GreenDr. Bryan Matlen, WestEd Bryan

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

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

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Bruk T. Berhane, University of Maryland, College Park

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Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #242722018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29On Becoming a ”Transfer Institution”: Research on a Community Collegethat Supports Diverse Black Students in their Transfer AspirationsDr. Bruk T Berhane, University of Maryland, College Park Dr. Bruk T. Berhane received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Mary- land in 2003, after which he was hired by The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) where he worked on nanotechnology. In 2005 he left JHU/APL for a fellowship with the

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session V

Collection

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

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Monica Evette Allen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Brett Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Miguel A. Pando, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #242202018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Interactions with Faculty and Engineering Self-Efficacy Among Underrepre-sented Engineering PersistersDr. Monica Evette Allen, University of North Carolina at CharlotteDr. Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Dr. Sandra Dika is Associate Professor of research methods in the Department of Educational Leadership at UNC Charlotte. Her current research is focused on college access and success for underrepresented and underserved student groups in higher education.Dr. Brett Tempest

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

Paper ID #214232018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Graduates Linked with Undergraduates in Engineering (GLUE)Mrs. Ana M Dison, Women in Engineering Program-Cockrell School of Engineering-UT Austin Ana Dison is the Assistant Director in the Women in Engineering Program and coordinates all current student programming including the First Year Initiative, Kinsolving Learning Community, Leadership Seminar, Graduates Linked with Undergraduates in Engineering (GLUE) research program, the Peer As- sistance Leader (PAL) program and the Women In the

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

Woodrow Wilson Winchester III, Robert Morris University; Jameela Al-Jaroodi, Robert Morris University; Rika Wright Carlsen, Robert Morris University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #221082018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Afrofuturism: Catalyzing a Pathway to more Inclusive Engineering DesignDr. Woodrow Wilson Winchester III, Robert Morris University WOODROW W. WINCHESTER, III is an Associate Professor of Engineering Management and Coordi- nator of Graduate Engineering Programs at Robert Morris University, Moon Township, US-PA. He has over twelve (12) years of teaching and course development (online and on-ground) experiences within the disciplines of industrial & systems engineering (ISE) and engineering

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

Collection

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

Authors

Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado, Boulder; Emily Knaphus-Soran, University of Washington; Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; Ann Delaney, Boise State University; Sonya Cunningham, University of Washington; Pamela Cosman, University of California, San Diego; Tanya D. Ennis, University of Colorado, Boulder; Katherine Christine Tetrick, Washington State University; Eve A. Riskin, University of Washington; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Kevin Pitts, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #217062018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Redshirt in Engineering: A model for improving equity and inclusionDr. Beth A Myers, University of Colorado Boulder Beth A. Myers is the Director of Assessment and Accreditation at the University of Colorado Boulder. She holds a BA in biochemistry, ME in engineering management and PhD in civil engineering. Her interests are in quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis as related to equity in education.Dr. Emily Knaphus-Soran, Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

Asha Godbole, Oregon State University; Beverly Miller, University of Virginia; Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; Susannah C. Davis, Oregon State University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #240962018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Engineering Students’ Perceptions of Belonging through the Lens of SocialIdentityAsha Godbole, Oregon State University Asha Godbole is an undergraduate student at Oregon State University. She expects to graduate with a B.S. in bioengineering June 2018.Beverly Miller, University of Virginia I completed my Bachelors of Science in Bioengineering at Oregon State University in June 2017. During my time at Oregon State, I was an undergraduate research assistant in the NSF funded Revolutionizing

Conference Session

Undergraduate Education Track - Technical Session I

Collection

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

Authors

Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Ieshya Anderson, Arizona State University; Thien Ngoc Y Ta, Arizona State University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #242422018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Insights on Diversity and Inclusion from Reflective Experiences of DistinctPathways to and through Engineering EducationDr. Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University Dr. Ann F. McKenna is a Professor of Engineering and Director of the Polytechnic School in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Prior to joining ASU, she served as a program director at the National Science Foundation in the Division of Undergraduate Education. She received her B.S. and M.S

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

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

students for their professional life.Design projects combined with problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and opportunities forinterdisciplinary collaboration characterize a holistic approach to the education provided to ourundergraduate students. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive, and academically challenginglearning environment where personal attention from faculty, peer mentoring, collaboration, and hands-on projects help our students reach their potential.Data SetSeattle University’s Institutional Research department provided data on students admitted betweensummer quarter of 2002 and winter quarter of 2017. The data set provided included students who atone point “touched” the College of Science and Engineering (CSE). We

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

Collection

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

Authors

Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Richelle Leone Johnson

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #241692018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Harnessing Student Leadership to Drive an Inclusive Environment in an Un-dergraduate Engineering ProgramDr. Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy CDR Fleischmann graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in May, 1998 and was assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Elm where she served two tours: as a Deck Watch Officer and Assistant Navigator from May 1998 to March 2000 and as the Operations Officer from March 2000 to June 2001. From 2001 to 2003, she was a member of the

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

Collection

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

Authors

Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Janice Fenn, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #241002018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29STEM Success Stories: Strategies for women and minorities to thrive, notjust survive, in engineeringDr. Carlotta A Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Carlotta A. Berry is an associate professor in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She is the director of the multidisciplinary minor in robotics and co-director of the Rose building undergraduate diversity scholarship and professional development program. She has been the

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

Collection

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

Authors

Elizabeth R. Kurban, University of Maryland, College Park; Paige E. Smith, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Maryland. Paige has over 20 years of experience with recruiting and retaining diverse populations in engineering. Under her leadership, the Women in Engineering Pro- gram received the 2008 National Engineers Week Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day Award. She is the principal investigator for a National Science Foundation’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) grant called the Successful Engineering Education and Development Support (SEEDS) Program. SEEDS extends successful women in engineering retention programs to all first-year and new external transfer students in the Clark School. Paige is the co-lead for the Mid-Atlantic Girls Collaborative (MAGiC), a regional

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University; Abhik Roy, West Virginia University; Melissa Lynn Morris, West Virginia University; Robin A. M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Jeremy Clinton Schwartz, West Virginia University; Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University; Christina Paguyo, University of Denver

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #241652018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Using Interactive Theatre to Promote Inclusive Behaviors in Teams for FirstYear Engineering Students: A Sustainable ApproachDr. Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez is an assistant professor at West Virginia University in the College of Ed- ucation and Human Services in the department of Learning Sciences and Human Development. In her research, she is interested the assessment of student learning, particularly the assessment of academic growth, and

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

Collection

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

Authors

Kasi Kiehlbaugh, University of Arizona; Paul Blowers, University of Arizona

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #242462018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Why Women Persist: Evaluating the Impact of Classroom-Based Interven-tionsDr. Kasi Kiehlbaugh, University of Arizona Dr. Kasi Kiehlbaugh is primarily interested in incorporating research-based pedagogical techniques into the undergraduate engineering classroom, and she focuses on employing active learning techniques and utilizing collaborative learning space classrooms. More specifically, her work examines how co-teaching, evolving classroom technologies, active learning in the classroom, and

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

Collection

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

Authors

Laura E. Sullivan-Green, San Jose State University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

. B. (2012). Flip your classroom to increase active learning and student engagement. 28th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning. Retrieved from http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/resource_library/proceedings/56511_20 12.pdf.14 Householder, D. L. & Hailey, C. E. (2012). Incorporating engineering design challenges into STEM courses. National Center for Engineering and Technology Education. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/ete_facpub/19/15 Peters, A. W. (2005). Teaching biochemistry at a minority-serving institution: An evaluation of the role of collaborative learning as a tool for science mastery. Journal of Chemical

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

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #214362018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Infusing inclusion, diversity & social justice into the undergraduate Com-puter Science curriculum at Boise State UniversityProf. Donald Winiecki PhD, Boise State University Don Winiecki, Ed.D., Ph.D. is the ‘Professor of Ethics & Morality in Professional Practice‘ in the Boise State University, College of Engineering. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in ‘Foundational Values‘ and ‘Professional Ethics‘ in the Computer Science Department and Organizational Performance &

Conference Session

Undergraduate Education Track - Technical Session I

Collection

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

Authors

Stephen Secules, University of Georgia; Nicola W. Sochacka, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #215502018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29New Directions from Theory: Implications for Diversity Support from theTheories of Intersectionality and Liberatory PedagogyDr. Stephen Secules, University of Georgia Stephen is research faculty in the Engineering Education Transformation Institute. He received a PhD in education at the University of Maryland researching engineering education. He has a prior academic and professional background in engineering, having worked professionally as an acoustical engineer. He has taught an

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

Kelly Mack, Association of American Colleges and Universities; Kate Winter, Kate Winter Evaluation, LLC

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #241012018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Teaching to Increase Diversity and Equity in STEMDr. Kelly Mack, Association of American Colleges and Universities Dr. Kelly Mack is the Vice President for Undergraduate STEM Education and Executive Director of Project Kaleidoscope at the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). As such, she leads national efforts to reform STEM higher education that are uniquely focused on empowering STEM faculty to implement evidence based/culturally responsive pedagogies and

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Session V

Collection

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

Authors

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

Paper ID #242602018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29First-Year Experience (FYrE@ECST): Pre-Physics Course (WIP)Ni Li, California State University Los AngelesDr. Gustavo B Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles Menezes is an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering Department at CalStateLA. His specialization is in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering. Since becoming part of the faculty in 2009, Menezes has also focused on improving student success and has led a number of engineering education projects. He is currently the PI

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

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

services, and academic help- seeking among historically underrepresented first-year college students," The Learning Assistance Review, vol. 19, no. 2, p. 17, 2014. Stemming Stereotype Threat: Recruitment, Retention, and Degree Attainment in STEM Fields for Undergraduates from Underrepresented Backgrounds Najmah Thomas, PhD; Ron Erdei, PhD2018 The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity (CoNECD)Paper Presentation / Workshop Session OutlineBackground & Literature Review:  Grounding diversity conversations in context of innovation and global competitiveness  Developing a deeper understanding of the opportunities for improvement in terms of STEM education

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session V

Collection

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

Authors

J. Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Edward J. Coyle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Randal T. Abler, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #241932018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Diversity and Student Persistence in the Vertically Integrated Project (VIP)Course SequenceJ. Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology Assistant Director, Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program, Georgia Institute of Technology; Doc- toral student in Education at Georgia State University, with a concentration in Research, Measurement and Statistics; Master of Education in Education Organization and Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Bachelor of Science in

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

Elisabeth (Lisa) Stoddard, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Geoff Pfeifer, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Working Towards More Equitable Team Dynamics: Mapping Student Assets to Minimize Stereotyping and Task Assignment Bias Elisabeth (Lisa) Stoddard and Geoff PfeiferStereotyping and Bias on Student TeamsGroup-based learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs andinstitutions is common because it prepares students for STEM careers that require regular workin teams, and it allows them to develop skills associated with collaborative problem solving.These skills include communication, leadership, management, creativity, problem solving, andconflict resolution. However, research shows that stereotyping and bias are