foundations and state and federal agencies, and has numerous publications in refereed journals and edited books. Her research interests include communities of practice, gender, transformative learning, and identity.Dr. Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting Dr. Sarah Hug is Director of Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting. Dr. Hug earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research and evaluation efforts focus on learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with a special interest in communities of practice, creativity, and experiences of underrepresented groups in these fields across multiple contexts.Dr. Heather Thiry, Golden
of the Shifting Perceptions, Attitudes and Cultures in Engineering (SPACE) Lab that aspires to elevate the experiences of marginalized populations, dismantle systematic injustices, and transform the way inclusion is culti- vated in engineering through the implementation of novel technologies and methodologies in engineering education. Intrigued by the intersections of engineering education, mental health and social justice, Dr. Coley’s primary research interest focuses on virtual reality as a tool for developing empathetic and in- clusive mindsets among engineering faculty. She is also interested in hidden populations in engineering education and innovation for more inclusive pedagogies
ResearchInfrastructure Improvement Award # IIA-1348352. We would like to thank the UNHCooperative Extension field specialists Sarah Grosvenor and Claes Thelemarck for theircurriculum development work and inquiry-based teaching methods utilized in the summerprogram. We are also thankful to all participating CTE directors' support and collaboration.References[1] S. Grover and R. Pea, "Computational Thinking in K–12: A Review of the State of the Field. Educational Researcher," vol. 42, issue 1, pp. 38-43, 2013.[2] J. Peckham, L. Harlow, D. Stuart, B. Silver, H. Mederer, and P. Stephenson, "Broadening participation in computing: issues and challenges," In Proceedings of the 12th Annual SICSE Conference on Innovation and technology in computer science
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