Conference Session

First-Generation Track - Technical Session IV

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

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Jennifer Blue, Miami University; Brielle Johnson, Miami University; Amy Summerville, Miami University; Brian P. Kirkmeyer, Miami University

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Diversity, First Generation

alone are insufficient in explaining a disparity in academicachievement between upper and lower income students. Not only do low-income and first-generation students encounter obstacles such as a lack of academic preparation and access toinformation about the college experience [1], but these students may also have internalizedbeliefs that hinder their academic achievements. A culmination of external and internalinfluences has resulted in a lack of representation of socioeconomically disadvantaged and first-generation students throughout academia [2]. Students’ metacognitions about their abilities andfeelings of affiliation with their institutions have been associated with academic performance.While there is much diversity within the population

Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session VI

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

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Alexander Michael Alvarez, University of Arizona; Paula C. Johnson, University of Arizona; Stephanie Zawada M.S., University of Arizona; Linda R. Shaw; Marla A. Franco, University of Arizona; Vignesh Subbian, University of Arizona

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Disability

body of engineering education literature [1-3] that addresses the need to improvegender and ethnic diversity, there remains a gap in scholarship that addresses the need to improve accessfor STEM students with disabilities. As such, in this paper, we aim to examine and report efforts aroundinclusion of engineering students with disabilities at a large, public Research I Institution, and providerecommendations for improving and such initiatives.Background The AAAS Resource Directory of Scientists and Engineers with Disabilities first published in1978 and now in its fourth edition [4] presents data and statistics on people in science and engineeringwith disabilities and includes details on type of disability, age of onset, ethnicity, and

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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Race/Ethnicity

isolation and impostor syndrome were exacerbated by negativeinteractions with their Asian international peers. Data were collected through semi-structuredinterviews with 23 Black PhD students regarding their doctoral experiences. Across theinterviews, participants expressed similar experiences in their programs: 1) Feelings of racialisolation from underrepresentation among their peers, 2) Perceptions that Asian peers werepositioned to be in STEM which made Black students feel as though they were impostors in theiracademic fields 3.) Interactions with Asian peers that challenged their sense of belonging in theirdepartments and programs, leading them to feel increased isolation and minimal support. Thisresearch affirms the need to create and employ

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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Tanya D. Ennis, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jenna Greenwood, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

effort to recruit and enrollunderrepresented minority (URM) engineering students in an effort to broaden participation inengineering [1]. Access to financial resources is essential for many of these students in theirpursuit of higher education since they are disproportionately represented in lower incomebrackets and are more likely to be Pell eligible [2]. In an attempt to recruit these students, theUniversity of Colorado Boulder (UCB) developed a campus-wide “CU Promise” program toassist Pell Grant eligible students with college tuition and fees.The CU Promise program committed to provide enough grants to Pell Grant eligible students tocover the student portion of tuition and fees. However, after students committed to attend theuniversity for

Conference Session

Graduate Education Track - Technical Session V

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

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Thomas M. Bluestein, Virginia Tech; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Mayra S. Artiles , Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

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Diversity, Graduate Education

background helps me feel like I belong here/fit in my with program; and as agraduate student, I feel like a fraud. Methods This study sought to understand whether there are differences in international anddomestic majority and minority student perceptions about campus climate focusing on aspects offaculty and peer interactions. As such, the following research question guided this study: (1)CLIMATE AND ENGINEERING GRADUATE STUDENTS 8Are there differences in perceptions of campus climate between international, domestic minority,and domestic majority students? To answer this research question in our study, we used anAnalysis of the

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session IV

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

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Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Kacey Beddoes, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Undergraduate Education

wereexcluded from further analysis. This left us with roughly 800 qualified participants, or 16% of the Cal Polyengineering student population. 13% of respondents reported having been previously diagnosed with amental health condition, and 11% reported that they were in active treatment for a mental healthcondition at the time of taking the survey. 96% of respondents are undergraduates, while the remaining4% are from Master’s programs.A demographic breakdown of respondents is shown in Tables 1-4. To avoid the possibility of singling outor stigmatizing any one population, a breakdown of mental health results by demographic is notincluded in this publication. Table 1. Respondent's year in program. Year in Program

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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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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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

Intersection of Professional and Personal Identity of African American Engineering StudentsLow enrollment, retention, and graduation rates of African American engineering students in theUnited States are a cause for concern [1]. Consequently, over the last decade there has been anupsurge of research identifying factors that have contributed to the problems encountered byAfrican American students in higher education institutions in general, and in STEM fields inparticular [2, 3]. The key factors identified as contributing to the attrition of minority AfricanAmerican students include perceptions of racism on campus, internalization of stereotypes,feelings of alienation and rejection, and inadequate support systems [4, 5]. In this

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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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

-disciplinary team lies in qualitative methodologies, cultural theory and the belief that outliers offer great insight into the workings of power. Her research interests include cultural theory, the cultural/historical construction of women’s identities and roles in past and present societies, and most recently, equity issues surrounding gender and underrepresented populations in engineering education. She can be contacted at cynthia.e.foor-1@ou.edu. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Critiquing the "Underrepresented Minorities" Label: Disrupting InequitySusan E. Walden, Deborah A. Trytten, Randa L. Shehab, and Cindy E. FoorResearch Institute for STEM Education, Gallogly College of

Conference Session

Pre K-12 Track - Technical Session VI

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

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Gina Navoa Svarovsky, University of Notre Dame; Patrick K. Kirkland, University of Notre Dame

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Pre K-12 Education

year 3Background and Context•  STEM Teaching Fellowship: –  Teachers apply in school teams of 3-4; typical composition includes both science and mathematics teachers, mostly middle school –  Three main strands: STEM Integration, Core Teaching Practices, Schoolwide STEM Strategic Plan 4Background and Context•  Approach to STEM Integration Strand –  Experience STEM integration as learners –  Reflect and unpack as educators –  Introduce tools, strategies, and templates to empower teaching fellows to engage their students in STEM Integration•  Summer 1: Platform Design•  Summer 2: Flint Experience

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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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

the SOEhas around 1000 students.The report summarized the design of the forum as well as the results generated. The first halfof the forum focused on the expression of the experience of underrepresented students.Students worked in small groups to discuss the following questions: 1. When has there been a time in which your race or gender led to you being treated differently, by either a faculty member, staff, or student? 2. In the School, when have you felt proud or confident as a student of color or woman student? 3. When have you felt ashamed or marginalized as a student of color or woman student? 4. How supported do you feel in the School of Engineering? 5. How accepted do you feel in the School of Engineering

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session V

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

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J. Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Edward J. Coyle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Randal T. Abler, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

continued growth, serving every student is a realistic possibility.This paper examines student persistence in the VIP course sequence, and provides an overviewof the VIP Program, including common elements across VIP sites, prior research on studentinteractions within teams by race/ethnicity, and aspects of the Georgia Tech implementation ofVIP which may contribute to student diversity within the program. Findings indicate thatstudents of different races and ethnicities persist in the VIP course sequence at equal rates.IntroductionUndergraduate research is recognized as a high impact experience, which means it is correlatedwith higher graduation rates and greater gains in undergraduate learning [1]–[3]. While highimpact experiences benefit all

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session III

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

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Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Kali Furman, Oregon State University; Qwo-Li Driskill, Oregon State University; Rebecca L. Warner, Oregon State University; Susan M. Shaw, Oregon State University; H. Tuba Ozkan-Haller, Oregon State University

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Faculty

learning practice are presented and discussed,and transformative outcomes that can be linked to seminar participation presented.IntroductionWomen have historically been underrepresented within the ranks of tenured or tenure-trackfaculty with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines [1]. This isespecially so at higher academic ranks. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has recognizedthis issue and has been funding Institutional Transformation (IT) projects geared towardsremedying this shortcoming. In fall 2014 Oregon State University (OSU) received such anaward, created OREGON STATE ADVANCE, and established its overarching goal to serve as acatalyst for advancing the study and practice of equity, inclusion, and social

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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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

, regional, and local levels and authored journal articles, book chapters, policy briefs, and other publications on Latina/o student success.Ms. Mackenzie Sissel, Iowa State UniversityRonnia Estes, Iowa State UniversityDr. Erin Doran, Iowa State University Dr. Erin Doran is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education at Iowa State University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018LATINAS ENGINEERING IDENTITY 1 Engineering Identity for Latina Undergraduate Students: Exploring Development and Intersecting Identities Latina/o students remain underrepresented in the engineering industry

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

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

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Asha Godbole, Oregon State University; Beverly Miller, University of Virginia; Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; Susannah C. Davis, Oregon State University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

and interacting set of studentperceptions arose from the data For example, a commonly expressed theme in the focus groupswas the relative sense of gender parity in our engineering programs, but participants across theboard consistently shared experiences of gendered microaggressions. The findings suggestavenues for future research, as well as provide insights for interventions to improve the climateand experiences of underrepresented students.IntroductionResearch on student choice of and persistence in engineering majors emphasizes the importanceof students’ identification with a major or career in motivating their persistence and success [1-3]. Despite durable myths that students leave engineering primarily due to the difficulty of

Conference Session

Engineering Workforce Track - Session VI

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

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Lesley M. Berhan, University of Toledo; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Workforce

performance and attributes of engineering technology students and using that knowledge to engage them in their studies. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Engineering vs. Technology: Toward Understanding the Factors Influencing the Academic and Career Pathways of African American StudentsThe American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) reported that in 2016 the percentagesof bachelor’s degrees in engineering and engineering technology that were awarded to Black orAfrican American students were 3.9% and 8.6%, respectively. The report “EngineeringTechnology Education in the United States” by the National Academies Press [1] cites a similarstatistic for the share of four-year degrees in

Conference Session

PreK-12 Track -. Technical Session III

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

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Bhumi Mevawala, Engineers on Wheels; Angelique Tucker, Engineers on Wheels; Amanda Rose Basantis, Engineers on Wheels; Elizabeth Beatty, Engineers on Wheels; Joseph Egan, Engineers on Wheels; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University

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Pre K-12 Education

of 4-6 options they could choose.” [1] To enhance the interest ofinterdisciplinary engineering students is tasked to bring children in math and science, it is essential to introduce thelessons that cover science, technology, engineering and idea and concept at the grade school level.mathematics (STEM) to a number of elementary andmiddle schools in the surrounding area, focusing on Due to the many challenges of incorporating engineeringstudents from grades 5-8. On a weekly basis for a span of into the curriculum, it has made it difficult to allow it toapproximately six weeks, visits are made to the various begin in every grade school. Over the years, it has becomeschools to promote

Conference Session

PreK-12 Track -. Technical Session III

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

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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Pre K-12 Education

boysexclusively makes no sense, and a part of the diversification of an over- all population should bedifferent populations working together. Engineering outreach programs have been around for quite some time, with a casual survey indicating that the late 1990’s saw an uptick in the number of programs, perhaps due toincreased NSF funding. In the same time period, efforts to recruit more women to engineeringwere languishing. The nationwide percentage of women has hovered in the vicinity of 18% forover 20 years [1]. Coincident with these phenomena, research emerged providing good insightinto characteristics of educational programming that appeal to girls. SciGirls published theSciGirls Seven [2] strategies for engaging girls. They advise providing

Conference Session

Gender Track - Technical Session VI

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

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Nancy K. Lape, Harvey Mudd College; Christopher Clark, Harvey Mudd College; Lori Bassman, Harvey Mudd College; Matthew Spencer, Harvey Mudd College; Angela Lee; R. Erik Spjut, Harvey Mudd College; Albert M. Dato, Harvey Mudd College; Laura Palucki Blake, Harvey Mudd College; TJ Tsai, Harvey Mudd College

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Diversity, Gender

gender disparity in final grades for the course in which female studentsunderperformed relative to male students1 persisted over several years (see Figure 1). Although1 Due to the existing data set, this paper is focused on binary gender. We hope that futurestudies will allow for the study of non-binary gender as well.this gap was not always statistically 3.50significant, it was nonetheless cause for #concern. Furthermore, engineering faculty 3.00 *** Womenwere concerned that - beyond the gender

Conference Session

Computing Track - Technical Session I

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

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Atalie Garcia; Monique S. Ross, Florida International University; Zahra Hazari, Florida International University; Mark A Weiss, Florida International University; Tiana Solis, Florida International University; Mohsen Taheri, Florida International University

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Computing, Diversity

Paper ID #21493Examining the Computing Identity of High-Achieving Underserved Comput-ing Students on the Basis of Gender, Field, and Year in SchoolMs. Atalie GarciaDr. Monique S. Ross, Florida International University Monique Ross, Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences at Florida In- ternational University, holds a doctoral degree in engineering education from Purdue University. Her research interests are focused on broadening participation in computing and engineering through the ex- ploration of: 1) race, gender, and identity; and 2) discipline-based education research in order to inform

Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

Cassandra J. Groen, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech; Ashley Shew, Virginia Tech

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Disability

ways in which students experience disability within the context of engineering education. Inparticular, we conducted an initial grounded theory analysis of interviews examiningprofessional identity formation in undergraduate civil engineering students who experiencedisabilities. From our analysis, we observed three themes that begin to highlight ways in whichthe experience of students with disabilities may contribute to their development as emerging civilengineers.Introduction & BackgroundWhile recent calls throughout the engineering education community have focused on increasingdiversity and broadening participation in STEM [1, 2], these conversations typically center onrace and gender, with little to no work addressing disability [3-6

Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session IV

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

Authors

Kristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Zoe Reidinger

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Diversity, LGBTQ+

priority of achieving diversity of sexual identity came later to nationalconsciousness and has been more difficult to promote. Only four years ago, ASEE drewbitter criticism when its official magazine, Prism, published a letter expressing anti-gayopinions. The incident prompted not just criticism of the editorial staff but alsoobservations that the community of engineering educators remains timid about discussingthese most difficult topics of difference and inclusion.1 Such timidity, some engineeringeducators argued, discourages necessary change to support greater inclusivity within theengineering profession. In recent years, however, ASEE has dramatically altered itsstance on issues pertaining to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and

Conference Session

Potpourri - Technical Session IV

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

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Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego

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Veterans

in engineering education. Some of these students may include the military as apart of their educational pathways. However, there is little research on the experiences of first-generation student veterans in engineering education. This qualitative study seeks to address thisgap. The investigation focuses on first-generation student veterans in engineering (FGSVEs)(n=15) who were interviewed as a part of a larger study of SVEs (n=60) on four collegecampuses. The study addressed the following research questions:(1) Why do FGSVEs decide to join the military?(2) Why do FGSVEs choose to major in engineering?Results suggest that these FGSVEs join the military to gain some direction and purpose in theirlives and to pay for college. They primarily

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

Collection

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

Authors

Elizabeth R. Kurban, University of Maryland, College Park; Paige E. Smith, University of Maryland, College Park

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Undergraduate Education

, and tools for interrupting implicit bias. In addition, the curriculum incorporates ethics in engineering and engineering social responsibility. The paper will describe our experiences, strategies, and challenges in developing and implementing diversity and inclusion curriculum within the engineering living and learning programs, and discuss ways to consider incorporating diversity and inclusion programs and practices in various engineering contexts. 1 The mission and vision of the Women in Engineering Program at the University ofMaryland College Park (UMD) is to cultivate inclusive and diverse

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

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

Authors

Ana M. Dison, University of Texas, Austin

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Communication Management SkillsTestimonials & DataTestimonials & Data Participants by Gender, Spring 2003-Spring 2018500450400350300250 434200150100 50 48 0 Female Male Participant Numbers Ethnicity by Gender 250 200 191 157 150 100 50 44 21 22 19 15 4 7 1 1

Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session III

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

Authors

Kyle F. Trenshaw, University of Rochester

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Diversity, LGBTQ+

pipeline” (Pell, 1996; Wickware, 1997) and a “chilly climate” (Flam, 1991) in thephysical sciences more generally. For LGBTQ+ individuals, however, claims about underrepresentation inengineering cannot be made because there is no baseline with which to compare. This study providesone small window into the underrepresentation of LGBTQ+ individuals in engineering by investigatingthe following research questions: 1. Are LGBTQ+ students underrepresented in engineering within a large, public, Midwestern university system context based on campus climate survey response rates? 2. How do LGBTQ+ engineering students’ experiences within that university system inform our understanding of their relative representation?MethodThis study

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

Collection

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

Authors

Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Richelle Leone Johnson

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Undergraduate Education

approximately 1000 cadets (students) withfour engineering majors; approximately 40% of the Cadet Corps (student body) graduateswith an engineering degree. The CGA educational experience emphasizes leadership,physical fitness and professional development. Our cadets go directly into positions ofleadership in service of others in the Coast Guard. For this reason, leadership is a focalpoint in cadet development. The CGA works to ensure our leaders are developed in aninclusive and supportive environment. This environment is cultivated through sevendiversity councils made up of members of the Cadet Corps. These councils (1) promote aculture of respect that values a broad spectrum of skills and perspectives while ensuringsupportive and rewarding learning

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

Adam Stark Masters, Virginia Tech

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Undergraduate Education

, the Maker Movement offers open-sourced technicalinstruction and creative, supportive spaces for people to apply and advance their understandingof practical STEM knowledge. Its goals were/are to increase access to STEM fields by engagingpeople from all backgrounds in making. This literature review investigates the promises thatwere made about making’s potential as an ‘equalizer’ or force to help broaden participation andsupport diversity, and explores documentation of the actual impact the Maker Movement has hadon diversity and inclusion of underrepresented and minority participants in engineering.IntroductionThis literature review explores the following questions: (1) Historically, what goals were set orpromises made about the Maker

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Session V

Collection

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

Authors

Patricia R. Backer, San Jose State University; Joseph Green, WestEd; Bryan Matlen, WestEd; Cindy Kato, San Jose State University

Tagged Topics

Undergraduate Education

terms of ethnic diversityamong colleges and universities conferring bachelor's and master's degrees [1]. Table 1summarizes SJSU's undergraduate student ethnicity for the College of Engineering (CoE) andSJSU overall. Persistence in STEM majors is a problem nationwide as well as at SJSU [2] asmany students abandon STEM majors at SJSU during their undergraduate years [3].Table 1. Fall 2017 SJSU Undergraduate Student Ethnicity Engineering SJSU Overall Headcount % Total Headcount % TotalAfrican American 106 2.09% 942 3.4%American Indian 4 0.08% 30 0.11%Asian

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

Nicole N. Aljoe, Northeastern University; Stacy Blake-Beard, Simmons College; Michele C. Deramo, Virginia Tech; Barbara J. Guthrie, Northeastern University; Kathleen Kenney, Northeastern University; Carol B. Muller, Stanford University; Jan Rinehart, Northeastern University; Rania Sanford, Stanford University; Shawna Vican, University of Delaware

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Faculty

Engineering Education, 2018Improving Institutional Commitment for the Success of Academic Women of Color Through Focused ConferencesAbstractThe underrepresentation of women of color in faculty positions in the U.S has presented alongstanding challenge for most universities that desire the benefits of faculty diversity forequity and excellence, student learning, and ongoing knowledge and technology development.Lower status and fewer opportunities for women who are also members of a racial/ethnicminority group lead to their experiencing a “double bind,” with increased consequences for thesurvival and success of women of color in the academic profession [1], [2]. Women of color inthe disciplines of science, mathematics, and

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

Collection

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

Authors

James Burton Dorsey, University of Washington

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Undergraduate Education

MESA, where he fostered new and enhanced partnerships with Hewlett Packard, AT&T, Google, Amazon, and other companies, and helped triple the number of MESA’s community college transfer cen- ters in California as well as replicated the community college model nationally. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 1 MESA in the Community College:Increasing STEM Transfer Among Underrepresented Groups MAY 2, 2018James Dorsey email: jbdorsey@uw.edu www.WashingtonMESA.orgMESA USA States 2