Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

David J. McLaughlin, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Genny Beemyn, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Tagged Topics

Diversity, LGBTQ+

. 7 Figure3.Coursedesignofanew4-creditversionofQueerLights5. ConclusionOur objective has been to combine two academic themes, one related to the experiences of LGBTQ+individuals and the other related electronics and computer programming in a course that is viewed bystudents as inclusive and accessible. A semester-long project focused on a programmable LGBTQ+ themedlight display serves as a nexus to integrate the LGBTQ+ and “tech” topics. The first two instances of thecourse indicate that this integrating mechanism can be effective and students appreciate the course, especiallywhen both themes are actively and structurally maintained