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Track 6: Technical Session 5: Student-based Recommendations to Increase Accessibility in Undergraduate Engineering Programs

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Emily Violet Landgren, University of Texas at Austin; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin

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Student-based Recommendations to Increase Accessibility in Undergraduate Engineering Programs: “If there’s people who can’t access it, then it’s not accessible.” Emily Landgren Maura Borrego Walker Department of Mechanical Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering Engineering University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX, USA Austin, TX, USA emilyland@utexas.edu maura.borrego@austin.utexas.eduAbstract—This research paper explores what

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Track 1: Technical Session 5: Motivations for Engineering Faculty Engagement in an Inclusive Pedagogy Program

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Renee M. Desing, University of Washington; Joyce Yen, University of Washington; Karen Thomas-Brown, University of Washington

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thetraining and support necessary to effectively implement these practices in their classrooms. Ourstudy addresses this gap through a pioneering year-long inclusive excellence facultydevelopment program designed to enhance engineering faculty members' understanding andapplication of inclusive and equitable pedagogical approaches.The year-long program consists of two phases. In the first phase, the faculty participate in asynchronous, weekly training during the spring term. The training curriculum integrates acomprehensive array of topics presented by experts. Curriculum topics include critical pedagogy,structural racism in engineering, inclusive teaching practices, and strategies for advocating fordiversity, equity, and inclusion within the current

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Track 6: Technical Session 4: WIP: investigate recruitment strategies used by engineering bridge and success programs to recruit underserved students

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Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University; Lynette Michaluk, West Virginia University; N’Diya Harris, Wright State University; Ansley Lynn Shamblin, West Virginia University

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barriers are related to the lack ofsupport (time, funding, resources/institutional support) and knowledge on necessarycommunication channels, change agent, and a social system to recruit underserved students.For future work, the survey and interview of the engineering bridge and success program leaderswill complete the first stage of the research project. The second stage will include theadministration of surveys and interviews with students (prospective students of the engineeringbridge and success programs) and analyzing their responses. The third stage will compareperspectives of students and program leaders and analyze the alignments and differences.Specifically, we will examine the following in the first stage: (1) current recruitment

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Track 3: Technical Session 3: A Strategic Program Overhaul: Increasing the Success of Women in Engineering Technology

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Leah Mackin, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)

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Paper ID #45179A Strategic Program Overhaul: Increasing the Success of Women in EngineeringTechnologyLeah Mackin, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET) Leah Mackin is the Assistant Director for Student Belonging and Inclusion for the College of Engineering Technology. In her role, she serves as Advisor for Women in Technology (WIT) a program dedicated to celebrating the success of students in the College of Engineering Technology and beyond. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Strategic Program OverhaulIncreasing the Success of Women Students in Engineering Technology

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Track 7: Technical Session 1: Agriculture & Nutrition for Girls While Encouraging Leadership & Stem-Enrichment (ANGELS) Program

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Sandra C Affare, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Marissa McElrone, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Rachelle Pedersen, Texas Tech University

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-04279). Affare, Pedersen, McElrone, Barbosa, and Ramnarine AbstractFunded by the US Department of Agriculture’s Women and Minorities in STEM (WAMS) program(Award #2022-04279), the Agriculture & Nutrition for Girls While Encouraging Leadership &Stem-Enrichment (ANGELS) Program was piloted in the Summer of 2023. The goal of theprogram is to complement traditional and non-traditional science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) education with experiential agricultural, and nutritional activities to helpcreate a successful middle school to college pathway leading to STEM-related careers. ProjectDirectors accomplished these goals by delivering an interactive STEM

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Track 5: Technical Session 2: Revisiting Assessment Tools Used to Measure the Impact of Summer Program Interventions on Perceptions and Interest in Engineering Among Underrepresented Pre-College Students – A Work in Progress

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Zeynep Ambarkutuk, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jesika Monet McDaniel, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kim Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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as the Coordinator of Pre-College Programs at Virginia Tech’s Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity. She also worked as a global engagement specialist in the Office of Global Engineering Engagement and Research at Virginia T ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Pre-college, Race/Ethnicity, Gender, EngineeringRevisiting Assessment Tools Used to Measure the Impact of Summer Program Interventions on Perceptions and Interest in Engineering Among Underrepresented Pre-College Students – A Work in ProgressAbstractStudents start their education in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)fields with the aim of having STEM-related careers. However, many

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Track 1: Technical Session 1: Supporting Engineering Graduate Students to Create Inclusive Learning Environments: A Professional Development Program at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

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Katherine R. McCance, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Paper ID #45266Supporting Engineering Graduate Students to Create Inclusive Learning Environments:A Professional Development Program at a Hispanic-Serving InstitutionDr. Katherine R. McCance, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Katie McCance is a postdoctoral fellow at The University of Texas at San Antonio. She received her PhD in STEM Education, with a focus in Science Education, from North Carolina State University. Her research interests include STEM education at HSIs, professional development for STEM instructors, and interdisciplinary collaborations. ©American Society for Engineering

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Track 5: Technical Session 1: Evaluating the five pillars of a Summer Bridge Program and their influence on participants' intentions to complete an engineering degree

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Lorena Benavides-Riano, Mississippi State University; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University

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orientation, feeling of inclusion, knowledge about MSU, the engineeringindustry, and career success expectations for the 35 bridge participants 2024 in an attempt tounderstand the driving factors that influence college success and persistence in engineeringdegrees.Overview of the five pillars of the program SBP structure at Mississippi State University provides learning experiences that helpstudents start with strong foundations and tools to navigate the engineering curriculums, and isbased on five pillars. Each pillar is designed to enhance the accomplishment of learningoutcomes[10]. The purpose and goal for each pillar of the program are summarized as follows:Bonding: The program provides experiences where students can relate to each other

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Track 7: Technical Session 4: Diversity in STEM: Strategies of Professional Engineering Organizations in Recruiting and Retaining Women from Minority-Serving Institutions

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Rebeca Petean, Society of Women Engineers; Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers

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-funded Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative, whose mission is to work cooperatively with other organizations to provide resources to create a supportive, encouraging, and inclusive environment in the engineering workplace. Her SWE research centers on equity issues in STEM education and the workplace, with studies on gender bias, the development of an engineering identity, and the community college transfer pathway. Prior to joining SWE, she worked in higher education policy research and on programs focused on faculty productivity and student success. She received her B.S. in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, MBA and M.S. in Information Management from Arizona State University, and Ph.D

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Track 6: Techncal Session 7: Growing BPE Efforts: Lessons Learned from a College-Wide Seed Grant Program

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Gabriella Coloyan Fleming, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christine Julien, Virginia Tech

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present a poster at and end-of-program poster session● A poster template was providedFinal Report TemplateIntroduction 1. Brief project overview a. What were your original research questions? b. What did you do? c. Did this differ from your original proposal? In what way(s), and why?2. Did you develop new ideas that did not previously exist at UT Austin? If so, describe them and how they build on or augment broadening participation in engineering at UT Austin.Project Evaluation (You may include tables, graphs, or other figures here if you wish. They are encouraged but not required). 3. What were your evaluation questions? 4. What output data did you collect? 5. Did you set a goal related to your outputs? (Yes/No) 6. What was

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Track 1: Technical Session 1: Fostering Tomorrow's Black STEM Entrepreneurs: Insights from an Innovative STEM Program Promoting Equity-Centered Entrepreneurship

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Authors

Ebony Omotola McGee, The Johns Hopkins University; Shelly Engelman, The Johns Hopkins University; Binh Chi Bui, The Johns Hopkins University

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College of Education and the University of Michigan’s Marsal Family School of Education. His research focuses on college education issues associated with racially minoritized students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Fostering Tomorrow's STEM Entrepreneurs: Insights from an Innovative STEM Program Promoting Equity-Centered EntrepreneurshipABSTRACT:The representation of Black students in STEM entrepreneurship remains disproportionately low,with only 2% of Black recipients of science and engineering PhDs in 2017 pursuingentrepreneurial careers. This disparity is compounded by systemic barriers faced by entrepreneursof color, including limited access to entrepreneurship

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Track 7: Technical Session 6: Using Grant Transition Periods to Improve Program Evaluation & Offerings; Case Study: Washington Space Grant

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Authors

Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Rae Jing Han, University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity; Erin Carll, University of Washington; Kam H Yee, University of Washington; Brenda N Martinez, University of Washington

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Paper ID #45222Using Grant Transition Periods to Improve Program Evaluation & Offerings;Case Study: Washington Space GrantDr. Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington Elizabeth Litzler, Ph.D., is the Director of the University of Washington Center for Evaluation and Research for STEM Equity (UW CERSE) and an affiliate assistant professor of sociology. She has been at UW working on STEM Equity issues for 21 years.Dr. Rae Jing Han, University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity Dr. Rae Jing Han (they/them) is a Research Scientist at the University of Washington Center for Evaluation &

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CANCELLED: Track 2: Technical Session 6: Exploring Gender Dynamics in Intercultural Competence Development through a Study Abroad Program

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Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Vidya Reddy Madana, Purdue University

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploring Gender Dynamics in Intercultural Competence Development through a Study Abroad ProgramAbstractBackground: In this fast-paced interconnected world, developing intercultural competence hasbecome a critical skill for individuals to effectively navigate diverse cultural contexts. Studyabroad programs have emerged as a popular and effective means of promoting interculturalcompetence development. However, while the overall benefits of study abroad programs havebeen well-documented, there is limited research on how gender may influence the developmentof intercultural competence within these programs.Purpose: This study aims to investigate gender differences in the

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Track 4: Technical Session 5: Insights and Updates on Identity Constructs Among Hispanic Engineering Students and Professionals: A Longitudinal Study

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Authors

Dayna Lee Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Andrea D. Beattie, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Kimberly D Douglas P.E., Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.

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Paper ID #45223Insights and Updates on Identity Constructs Among Hispanic EngineeringStudents and Professionals: A Longitudinal StudyDr. Dayna Lee Mart´ınez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc. Dayna is a Senior Director of Research & Impact at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), where she leads a team of professionals who specialize in data-driven design and implementation of programs and services to empower pre-college students, parents, graduate students, and faculty members in STEM fields, with a particular focus on advancing Hispanic representation and success. With over 15 years

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Track 3: Technical Session 4: Engaging Two-Year Students in STEM: A Professional STEM Society's Efforts to Support Community College Students

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Authors

Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers; Beth C McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College; Sohn Paul Cook, Society of Women Engineers

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group was started in 2021 to encourage students, staff, faculty,and alumni from community colleges to come together to raise awareness of their uniquechallenges and offer a platform to amplify their diverse perspectives and contributions toSTEM. The Community Colleges Affinity Group promotes community college women inengineering, engineering technologies, and related STEM fields, showcases the impact ofcommunity colleges in the STEM landscape, and helps strengthen relationships betweencommunity colleges and four-year institutions, industry, and professional networks.Second, grant funding was obtained in 2022 to support the creation of the Community CollegeAffiliate Support and Expansion (CCASE) Program, providing free student and

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Track 7: Technical Session 2: Taking it One Step at a Time: The Growth of a Program to Support the Doctorates of Tomorrow

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Authors

Travis Chan; Tremayne O'Brian Waller, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #45195Taking it One Step at a Time: The Growth of a Program to Support theDoctorates of TomorrowTravis Chan Undergraduate Research AssistantDr. Tremayne O’Brian Waller, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Tremayne O. Waller serves as the Director of Graduate Student Programs at Virginia Tech, where he dedicates his efforts to fostering the recruitment, retention, and advancement of graduate scholars, particularly those hailing from historically underrepresented backgrounds in engineering. Before his tenure at Virginia Tech, Dr. Waller held the position of Interim Director at Cornell University’s

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Track 1: Technical Session 2: Unlocking Innovation: Empowering Underrepresented Entrepreneurs in Interdisciplinary Engineering Technology

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Authors

Teddy Ivanitzki, American Society for Engineering Education; Elsabeth Mekonnen

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training and mentoring of the fellows. • To expose NSF-selected and supported SBIR/STTR Phase II companies and our nation’s entrepreneurship ecosystem to the untapped pool of high-level talent from underrepresented and historically underserved groups. • To provide SBIR/STTR Phase II companies with talented STEM doctoral-level engineers who can bring the most current technological skills and training from the academic sector to apply within their companies. • Increase the visibility of the IPERF program among U.S. small business stakeholders in the public and private sectors.Based on the COVID-19 pandemic experience, especially in remote/online participation, theIPERF team effectively implemented innovative

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Track 1: Technical Session 7: Experiences jeopardizing undergraduate women mental health in engineering

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Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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things that I stressabout I don't feel comfortable talking to them about so I'll go to my roommatesabout, like the struggles of being a woman in engineering. All my friends are menso they don't really get it and it can be kind of weird talking to them about it, but myroommates are all women in STEM as well. Even though they're not in engineeringit's still helpful to relate to them about things like that (Sandra) 11Gendered perceptions can hide MHCs anddeter help-seekingIt's really hard to identify yourself because you think you'refine, you think you're okay. You're just like, say for a girl,"Oh, my period is about to come. I feel hormonal,"whatever. Let's

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CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 5: Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!

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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University

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Paper ID #45217Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: TransformingEngineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!Dr. Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University Dr. Olga Pierrakos is a STEM Education Program Director at the National Science Foundation and a Professor at Wake Forest Engineering. She is the Founding Chair of Wake Forest Engineering (2017-2022) who led the program from launch to accreditation achieving unprecedented outcomes, including Wake Forest Engineering becoming the most diverse, most innovative, and highest ranked academic unit at Wake Forest

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Track 1: Technical Session 2: Reflective Teaching Practices for Equity-Minded Engineering Instructors

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Authors

Jay Mann, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ashleigh Wright, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ellen Wang Althaus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ali Ansari, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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, barriers, and best practices to educate others and support organizational improvement. Prior to joining the University, Ashleigh managed and directed many training and pathway programs that support students from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM, and facilitated workshops that enhance the academic, personal, and professional development of students at North Carolina State University and Louisiana State University. She is a member of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She holds degrees in chemistry from Wofford College (B.S.), North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (M.S.), and Louisiana

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Track 3: Technical Session 6: Uncovering the less-heard histories and barriers of Asian and Asian American Students

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Siqing Wei, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Marissa A Tsugawa, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Li Tan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Paper ID #45123Uncovering the less-heard histories and barriers of Asian and Asian AmericanStudentsMr. Siqing Wei, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Siqing Wei received a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education program at Purdue University as a triple boiler. He is a postdoc fellow at the University of Cincinnati under the supervision of Dr. David Reeping. His research interests span three major research topics, which are teamwork, cultural diversity, and international and Asian/ Asian American student experiences. He utilizes innovative and cutting-edge methods, such as

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Track 7: Technical Session 7: Grassroots Approach to Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access in Engineering

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Ashleigh R. Wright, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ellen Wang Althaus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Akshina Sood, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lance Cooper, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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oversees the development and implementation of programs, activities, and other initiatives to educate the community on diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to increase diversity within GCOE. Prior to joining Grainger Engineering, she launched and developed new initiatives in inaugural roles at the Sloan University Center of Exemplary Mentoring (UCEM) and in the Chemistry department to recruit, mentor, and graduate women and underrepresented racial/ethnic minority PhD students. She holds degrees in chemistry from Carleton College (B.A.), and Northwestern University (M.S. and Ph.D.).Akshina Sood, University of Illinois at Urbana - ChampaignProf. Lance Cooper, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign S. Lance

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Track 2: Technical Session 4: Research- and Practice-Informed Insights for Recognizing Rurality in Engineering Education

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Malle R Schilling, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #45279Research- and Practice-Informed Insights for Recognizing Rurality in EngineeringEducationDr. Malle R Schilling, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Malle Schilling is an assistant professor in the Engineering Education Systems and Design program at Arizona State University. Malle’s primary research interests lie at the intersection of rural education and engineering education, largely informed by her own experiences as a rural student who pursued engineering, and community engagement to address wicked problems through collaboration and systems thinking.Dr. Jacob R Grohs, Virginia

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CANCELLED: Track 6: Technical Session 1: A Student-Centered, Theory-Informed, Integrated Model to Academic and Career Advising to Educate the Whole Engineer: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University; Melissa C Kenny, Wake Forest University

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Paper ID #45254A Student-Centered, Theory-Informed, Integrated Model to Academic andCareer Advising to Educate the Whole Engineer: Transforming EngineeringEducation and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!Dr. Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University Dr. Olga Pierrakos is a STEM Education Program Director at the National Science Foundation and a Professor at Wake Forest Engineering. She is the Founding Chair of Wake Forest Engineering (2017-2022) who led the program from launch to accreditation achieving unprecedented outcomes, including Wake Forest Engineering becoming the most diverse, most innovative, and highest

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CANCELLED: Track 4: Technical Session 2: Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students' Reflections on Combating Systemic Racism

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Gaurav Nanda, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Saloni Parkar

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outcomes, and higher rates of involvement with the criminal justice system [1]. The widespread effects of systemic racism not only reduce individuals’ quality of life but also limit their ability to improve their socioeconomic status and fully participate in society [4]. Addressing these systemic issues requires efforts across all sectors, including engineering, where professionals have a unique role in promoting equity and justice through their work. 1.2 Role of Engineers in Addressing Systemic Issues Engineers can play an important role in addressing systemic issues, including those related to systemic racism. Their work in designing and implementing technology, infrastructure, and systems can either contribute to or reduce social inequalities

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Track 4: Technical Session 3: A narrative study of food insecure students in engineering and computing

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Justin Charles Major, Rowan University

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Engineering Education (’22) and M.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics (’21) at Purdue University, and two B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Secondary Mathematics Education at the University of Nevada, Reno (’17). Atop their education, Justin is a previous NSF Graduate Research Fellow and has won over a dozen awards for research, service, and activism related to marginalized communities, including the 2020 ASEE ERM Division Best Diversity Paper for their work on test anxiety. As a previous homeless and food-insecure student, Justin is eager to challenge and change engineering engineering education to be a pathway for socioeconomic mobility and broader systemic improvement rather than an additional barrier

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Track 2: Technical Session 3: Piloting A Personalized Learning Model for Chemical Engineering Graduate Education: Lessons Learned from Creating a Chemical Engineering Body of Knowledge

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April Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Susan K Fullerton Shirey, University of Pittsburgh

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Paper ID #45264Piloting A Personalized Learning Model for Chemical Engineering GraduateEducation – Lessons Learned from Creating a Chemical Engineering Bodyof KnowledgeDr. April Dukes, University of Pittsburgh April Dukes (aprila@pitt.edu) is the Faculty and Future Faculty Program Director for the Engineering Educational Research Center (EERC) and the Institutional Co-leader for Pitt-CIRTL (Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning) at the University of Pittsburgh.Dr. Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Mary Besterfield-Sacre is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Nickolas A

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Track 6: Technical Session 1: Gendered Impacts of Code Critiquers on Self-Efficacy in First-Year Engineering Students.

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Mary Benjamin, Michigan Technological University; Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; Laura E Brown, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University; AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University

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, and educatio ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Gendered Impacts of Code Critiquers on Self-Efficacy in First-Year Engineering StudentsIntroductionThe demand for skilled programmers in industry continues to grow. However, research hasshown that women often face challenges in developing programming skills, primarily due tolower levels of programming self-efficacy [1], [2]. This discrepancy has contributed to persistentgender gaps in technology-related fields. There remains a critical research gap regarding thedifferential impact of educational interventions on programming self-efficacy across genders,particularly in engineering. Addressing this gap is essential to

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Track 3: Technical Session 4: Introducing a Virtual Dashboard to Benchmark and Monitor Engineering Graduate Degree Retention Trends at Penn State

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Enrique D Gomez; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University

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, and have not since beenrepeated. In sum, these studies show that even for the disciplines of engineering, which boasts arelatively short time to degree completion and a relatively high “ten-year completion rate” thenumbers of students graduating after ten years is still very low, representing a loss of talent andresources. Further, the arbitrary definition of a ten-year completion rate raises some concerns,given that many graduate programs have limits on graduate study that are lower than that, andthat the median time to degree completion in engineering is about five years. These numbersalso show that there are steep differences in the completion rates of graduate students fromhistorically marginalized populations compared to students from

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Track 6: Technical Session 2: Empowering Hispanic Engineers' Success Towards Graduate Education with Hybrid Mentorship

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Federico Cifuentes-Urtubey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Paola Alexandra Baldaguez Medina, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez; Julie E Lorenzo, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Natasha Mamaril, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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also been recognized by the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science as an Outstanding Teaching Assistant. Federico earned his B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 2018. ¨Prof. Paola Alexandra Baldaguez Medina, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez Dr. Paola A. Baldaguez Medina is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayag¨uez. Her research focuses on developing electrochemical sensors to identify heavy metals in water. With a strong passion for teaching and mentoring, Dr. Baldaguez Medina served as Co-Principal Investigator in the PMVUS mentoring program