Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

research study utilized a phenomenological approach to examine thelived experiences of five Latina engineering majors. As a method, phenomenology allowed for adeeper understanding of the meaning-making processes and essence of an individual’s identitydevelopment (Husserl, 1931; Moustakas, 1994). Students participated in two one-on-oneinterviews, lasting 60-90 minutes each, and the interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed.The first interview examined how the students’ interest in engineering developed, what theyexperienced as an engineering undergraduate, and how their identities as Latinas, females, andother intersecting identities met with the engineering discipline. The second interview providedopportunity for follow-up questions in order

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session V

Collection

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

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

. One of these proposals was revised and resubmitted to the S-STEMProgram in 2013 and was funded as PEEPS in 2014.Description of the PEEPS programAs noted above, the PEEPS (Program for Engineering Excellence for Partner Schools)scholarship program was cultivated from ongoing discussions in a faculty learning communityon Diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at Cal Poly, SLO.Examination of our institution’s patterns and possible reasons for the achievement gap of ourstudents from underrepresented groups led us to propose a more holistic approach of bundlingseveral interventions appropriate for our university. Based on our readings and discussions fromthe learning community, and inspired by the Posse Foundation, we

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

this lens, I am able toexplore how peer interactions in the context of engineering influences perceptions, attitudes,motivations, and beliefs toward the profession. In addition to this project, I am working on a curricular project to improve theaccessibility of quality engineering curriculum in informal learning spaces. This multifacetedproject includes projects around curriculum evaluation to promote multiculturalism andrepresentation of non-dominant communities, as well as, professional development opportunitiesfor informal educators. This project is essential to the conversation of broadening participationbecause one cannot become what they cannot see. Therefore, this project seeks to shift thehistorical narrative about engineering