Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session II

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

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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

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sits tangential toconversations about diversity because it focuses on how a lack of diversity is experienced bythose who find themselves unique in an otherwise homogeneous space. Though this project isfunded by diversity initiatives, my research questions the experience from the perspective ofstudents who bring “diversity” into predominantly white spaces. Through this lens I canunderstand what a lack of racial diversity means to those whose existence provides the very littleof it that is found in their university spaces. My dissertation research, on the other hand, looks at using the engineering design processfor social problems in a way that prioritizes the autonomy and guidance of the communitygroups that experience the social

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session V

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

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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

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student support programs, faculty bias awareness trainings, and inclusive cultural change. She is a recent Industrial and Systems Engineering graduate from Ohio State University, where she was also very involved with social justice initiatives.Miss monica lauren singer Monica Singer is an AmeriCorps CSU STEM VISTA supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives within the college of engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. There she grad- uated as a Psychology major, minoring in Child Development and Gender, Race, Culture, Science and Technology. Her research interests include how masculinity and implicit bias function in an academic setting (specifically in the STEM fields).Ms. Helene

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session VII

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

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Stacie LeSure, American Society for Engineering Education; Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Irvine

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underrepresented in STEM careers. Prior to joining Howard, she served as a Research Fellow at the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and a postdoctoral researcher at the American Society for Engineering Education. Dr. LeSure worked as an engineer for over a decade before switching gears and devoting her time and talents to focus on pertinent issues, including STEM education, equity and inclusion initiatives in education and the STEM workforce, and corporate development and training. She is also the founder and Executive Di- rector of Engineers for Equity - a mission-driven organization focused on fostering equity and inclusion in engineering. Dr. LeSure earned a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Utah State

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session I

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

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Karis Boyd-Sinkler, Virginia Tech; Amy L. Hermundstad, Virginia Tech; Mayra S. Artiles , Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Benjamin David Lutz, Oregon State University; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech

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discussed in the following sections.3.1. Data CollectionT he data analyzed in this paper was collected at a large, predominantly white research institutionin the mid-Atlantic U.S. Participants were recruited from a survey that was distributed toundergraduate students in a living-learning community (LLC) and graduate students, both enrolledin the same college of engineering. T his sampling approach was purposive (Creswell & PlanoClark (2007) as diversity-related initiatives were ongoing at the institution and we aimed toleverage these efforts to facilitate discussion. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews,conducted by six different researchers. Though no attempts were made to match the race or genderof the participant with the

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session III

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

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Teirra K. Holloman, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Jeremi S. London, Arizona State University; Atota Bedane Halkiyo, Arizona State University; Gilbert Jew, Arizona State University; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Tech

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Paper ID #219982018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29A Historical and Policy Perspective on Broadening Participation in STEM:Insights from National Reports (1974-2016)Teirra K Holloman Holloman, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education Teirra Holloman is a doctoral student in engineering education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where she serves as a graduate research assistant. Teirra received her BS in Industrial En- gineering from Clemson University. Her research interests revolve around broadening participation

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session V

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

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Ibironke O. Lawal, Virginia Commonwealth University

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pretext, character over context, premature ranking, andmomentum of the group (Moody, 2010).Initiatives by VCUBackgroundVirginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a premier urban research university focused on advancingknowledge and student success. VCU is classified as doctoral research university with highest researchactivity in the Carnegie classification of higher education (R1). It has the most diverse student body ofall doctoral universities in the state of Virginia, but falls short where diverse faculty and senioradministration are concerned. For years, the minority student body wished the university administrationwould hire faculty that understands them and can inspire, motivate, and mentor them. In other words, thediversity in the student

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session VI

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

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Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma; Deborah A. Trytten, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; Cindy E. Foor, University of Oklahoma

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Associate Professor of Computer Science and Adjunct Associate Professor of Womens’ and Gender Studies at the University of Oklahoma. Her main research focus is diversity in engineering education and introductory software engineering education.Dr. Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma Dr. Randa L. Shehab is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Nettie Vincent Boggs Professor of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma Gallogly College of Engineering. Dr. Shehab co-Directs the Master of Science degree program in Data Science and Analytics. She also serves as Director of the Sooner Engineering Education Center dedicated to engineering education related initiatives and research focused on building diversity

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session II

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

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Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas

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education program. Bryan has more than 15 years of experience in engineering student recruitment, retention, diversity initiatives, and K-12 outreach programs. Since becoming assistant dean in 2009, the College’s undergraduate enrollment has increased 92%, female enrollment has increased 157% and minority enrollment 152%. HONORS ENROLLMENT HERE. In addition, he was instrumental in starting the PAPSS program for low-income, rural Panamanian students. Bryan is PI on STEM educational and outreach grants totaling $6.6m. He received recognition as one of the Top 15 Researchers in 2015 on the UA campus, as well as a recip- ient of 2017 Collis R. Geren Award for Excellence in Graduate Education and a finalist for the Global

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session IV

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

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

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-scale interdisciplinary research projects focused on engineering and other STEM disciplines which have been sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Rodriguez has also worked with the project Engaging Latino Students for Transfer and College Comple- tion a national initiative focused on helping institutions strengthen Latina/o student engagement, transfer, and college completion. She has also served as a New Mathways Project Mentorship Program Coach for the Charles A. Dana Center, supporting college implementation of multiple mathematics pathways, accel- eration to complete college level math courses quickly, and intentional use of strategies. Dr. Rodriguez has presented at conferences at the national

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session VII

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

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Monica L. Ridgeway, Vanderbilt University ; Ebony Omotola McGee, Vanderbilt University; Dara Elizabeth Naphan-Kingery, Vanderbilt University; Amanda J. Brockman, Vanderbilt University

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development in high-achieving students of color. She is currently the PI on two studies funded by NSF, the first of which investigates the causes behind why African Americans remain one of the most underrepresented racial groups in engineering faculty positions. The second study is working toward the design of a holistic racial and gender attentive mentoring program for engineering PhD students of color.Dr. Dara Elizabeth Naphan-Kingery, Dara Naphan-Kingery is an interdisciplinary social psychologist and postdoctoral researcher at Vanderbilt University with the Explorations in Diversifying Engineering Faculty Initiative (EDEFI) group. She is in- terested in understanding the racialized and gendered experiences of

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session III

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

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Paula Lynn Rees, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; David J. McLaughlin, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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engineering. She is dedicated to increasing and maintaining student interest in engineering and related science and technology and works with several regional K12 programs to help increase the pipeline of students interested in pursuing careers in these fields.Dr. David J McLaughlin, University of Massachusetts, Amherst I presently serve as Associate Engineering Dean for Student Affairs & Administration and Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at UMass Amherst since 2005; Previously was Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UMass Amherst and Northeastern University. Prior to becoming Associate Dean, I served as director of the NSF Engineering Research Center for Collaborative

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session I

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

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Ruth E. Davis, Santa Clara University; Sarah Kate Wilson, Santa Clara University; Kimberley Gonzalez; Jennifer Yarp, Santa Clara University; Muna Zaki Sinada, Santa Clara University; Naeem Khari Turner-Bandele, Santa Clara University

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Paper ID #229692018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering: A Collaboration with the StudentsDr. Ruth E. Davis, Santa Clara University Ruth E. Davis is the Lee and Seymour Graff Professor and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Engineering at Santa Clara University. Her dissertation ”Generating Correct Programs From Logic Specifications” won the 1979 ACM Doctoral Forum Award for Outstanding Ph.D. Thesis in Computer Science. Dr. Davis was named a Distinguished Scientist of the ACM in fall 2006. She has done research

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session IV

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

Authors

Lesley M. Berhan, University of Toledo; Revathy Kumar; Aaron Lee Adams, Alabama A&M University; Marjory A. Goodloe; Jimmie Karl Jones, University of Toledo; Willie Lewis McKether, The University of Toledo

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Paper ID #226812018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Comparative Study of the Effect of Numerical Majority and non-MajorityStatus on the Intersection of Professional and Cultural Identity of AfricanAmerican Engineering StudentsDr. Lesley M Berhan, University of Toledo Lesley Berhan is currently the Assistant Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement for the College of Engineering and an Associate Professor in the department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at The University of Toledo. Her research interests are