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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Donald Winiecki Ph.D., Boise State University; Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Timothy Andersen, Boise State University; Amit Jain, Boise State University; Dianxiang Xu, Boise State University

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interests include parallel computing. He has worked with ten different departments and several private companies with research funding from several agencies. He has also served as the Chief Scientist for Balihoo, a Boise software company. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida and a B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi.Dianxiang Xu, Boise State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 CoNECD ASEE Conference April 29-May 1, 2018 The Computer Science Professionals’ Hatchery at Boise State University: Incorporating

Conference Session

Undergraduate Education Track - Technical Session I

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

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Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Ieshya Anderson, Arizona State University; Thien Ngoc Y Ta, Arizona State University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

and Technology in Vietnam in 2009. She has taught at Cao Thang technical college since 2009. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Insights on Diversity and Inclusion from Reflective Experiences of Distinct Pathways to and through Engineering EducationAbstractThe topic of diversity and inclusion has been a longstanding topic of exploration within theengineering education community. There are several well-known issues such as 1) thepercentage of female students remains low and unchanged for decades despite the desire toinfluence a change, 2) the typical demographics of engineering students, and by effect futureengineering professionals, also do not reflect the demographics of

Conference Session

Pre K-12 Track - Technical Session V

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

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Kayla R. Maxey, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jessica Rush Leeker, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity, Pre K-12 Education

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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Monica Evette Allen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Brett Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Miguel A. Pando, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

the persistence and retention of underrepresented minority students in engineering (NSF-RIGEE). For the past three years, he has co-led the ”Engineering for Development Workers” summer study abroad course at UNCC, focused on undertaking Civil Engineering projects in rural communities in Andean Peru. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Interactions with Faculty and Engineering Self-Efficacy Among Underrepresented Engineering Persisters Monica E. Allen1, Sandra L. Dika2, Miguel A. Pando3, & Brett Q. Tempest3 1 Seidman College of Business, Grand Valley State University, Grand Valley

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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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

by 1) “strengthen[ing] and deepen[ing] areflexive, pedagogical community within STEM fields at Cal Poly that will focus on thepromotion of a culture of increased equity, diversity, and inclusivity”; and 2) creating “allieswithin their departments” so that participants were more “supported in proposing, enacting, andexamining changes within their pedagogical practices” by purposely selecting pairs of facultywithin departments. The goal, as noted in the 2011 proposal, was to “achieve both breadth indisciplines represented (to have the widest impact) and simultaneously the creation of allyrelationships with departments (to have the most depth of impact).”Overall, as co-constructed with participants, the “Fostering a Culture of Equity, Diversity

Conference Session

Socioeconomic Track - Technical Session II

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

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Cherie D. Edwards, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Karl W. Reid, National Society of Black Engineers; Trina L. Fletcher, University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff; Gregory Meeropol, National Society of Black Engineers

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Diversity, Socio-Economic Status

engineeringexperiences to over 20,000 children since 2007 through the Summer Engineering Experience forKids (SEEK) program, which is hosted in cities across the nation. In providing this magnitude ofoutreach, SEEK has developed a model for effectively increasing access to high-quality out-of-school engineering learning opportunities for youth in low-income communities. The aim of thispaper is to 1) provide a detailed overview of the strategies used by NSBE that increase thelikelihood of reaching students from low-income households via SEEK, and 2) examine thechallenges in leading large-scale outreach efforts and lessons learned over time. IntroductionAs science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields

Conference Session

Pre K-12 Track - Technical Session V

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

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Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word; Chaoyi Wang, University of the Incarnate Word; Sreerenjini C. Nair, University of the Incarnate Word; Yvonne Calvo Burns, Camp Program Coordinator

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Pre K-12 Education

middle schools in San Antonio tocontinue some of the miniGEMS curriculum throughout the academic year.Introduction and Motivation The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is the fourth-largest private university in thestate of Texas. Even though the sixty percent of its students are female, the number of femalesenrolled in UIW’s Engineering Program is less than 5% and trending downwards. The sametrend follows in several other STEAM programs offered by the neighboring educationalinstitutions in Texas. There has been numerous studies in education that emphasize theimportance of teaching and learning science in middle school classes [1]. By having an earlyexposure to the fundamental aspects of science at the elementary or middle school

Conference Session

Gender Track - Technical Session III

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

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Julie Robinson, University of Massachusetts, Amherst ; Martina Nieswandt, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Elizabeth McEneaney, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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Diversity, Gender

Formorethanhalfacentury,researchersandeducatorshavegrappledwiththephenomenaofgenderinequitiesinvariousSTEMdomains(science,technology,engineering,andmathematics).WhileallstudentscontinuetoshowdecreasedinterestinSTEMbeginninginthemiddleschoolyearsandcontinuingbeyond,thiscrisisisaffectinggirlsdisproportionatelytoboys[iii,v]. 1 Further,thiscrisisisaffectinggirlsdifferentlyacrossthevariousdisciplinesandsub-disciplinesofSTEM[ii].Avarietyoffactors,fromsocietalstereotypestofamilialexpectationsandeducationalstructures,contributetothisdecreaseingirls’STEMengagement,resultinginnotonlydecreasedmotivationthroughouttheirschoolyearsbutinanunder

Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session IV

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

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Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Yvette E. Pearson P.E., Rice University

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Disability

College of Speech & Language Therapists. (2017). “Inclusive Communication – Context.”Retrieved online from:https://www.rcslt.org/cq_live/resources_a_z/inclusive_communication/contextWillis, R. H. (1997), Affirmative Action And The Impact On Minority Engineering Programs.Paper presented at 1997 ASEE Annual Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.https://peer.asee.org/6414Wulf, W. A. (1998). The urgency of engineering education reform. The Bridge 28(1): 48.

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Undergraduate Education Track - Technical Session I

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

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Stephen Secules, University of Georgia; Nicola W. Sochacka, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Support from the Theories of Liberatory Pedagogy and IntersectionalityI. IntroductionWithin conversations on broadening participation in engineering, there is a longstandingrecognition of the need for and importance of institutional support for students fromunderrepresented demographic groups [1]. This support comes from many sources, such asinstitutional offices, programmatic initiatives, and informal mentoring by faculty and peers. Keyinstitutional programmatic interventions include bridge programs, recruitment incentives,scholarship support, and safe space communities for marginalized and underrepresented identitygroups. These initiatives act as a front line for addressing diversity and equity in engineering.Their importance has been

Conference Session

Gender Track - Technical Session VII

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

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Mayari I. Serrano, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Rachel Ann Baker

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Diversity, Gender

Society for Engineering Education, 2018 1 Non-technical Conferences: Impact on Female Engineering Students Mayari I. Serrano 1,2 , Suzanne M. Zurn-Birkhimer 1 , Rachel Baker 1,3 1 Women in Engineering Program, 2 Polytechnic Institute, 3 Multidisciplinary Engineering Purdue University West Lafayette, IN, USA Abstract—In academia, it is widely held that attendance at graduate female engineering students were awarded funding totechnical conferences is

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VI

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

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Bruk T. Berhane, University of Maryland, College Park

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Undergraduate Education

” 2Introduction In recent years, community college student success has garnered increased emphasis atthe national level. During the first Obama administration, the President set an ambitious goal ofproducing five million new community college graduates. To incentivize efforts to this effect,the federal government at that time allocated greater levels of funding in order to supportstronger relationships between community colleges and business leaders (The White House,2009). The Obama administration’s goal around that time seemed to be matched by a substantialincrease in community college enrollment across several two-year colleges.1 For example, MesaCommunity College (Arizona) grew from 680 to 1,695 freshmen (a 149% increase) from 2007 to2008

Conference Session

Socioeconomic Track - Technical Session II

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

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Dawn Anita Hunter, The University of Texas, Austin; Efren Enrique Dominguez, University of Texas, Austin; Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas, Austin

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Diversity, Socio-Economic Status

-residentialprograms.We are living in an era where technology drives breakthrough discoveries acrossvarious disciplines. The U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics projects a 20-33% increase inscientific and technical occupations within the coming decade [1]. There is a criticalneed for computationally trained STEM professionals who will fuel the nation’seconomic growth. There is also a need to increase diversity in the STEM pipeline, whichcurrently has a low share of minority and women participation. Reports by thePresident's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and the U.S. Department ofCommerce, point to the critical importance of recruiting and training additional diverseindividuals for STEM fields [2]. The nation faces a large discrepancy between

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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Race/Ethnicity

preliminary findings of this work in progress arepresented.1. MotivationUndergraduate enrollment in the University of Massachusetts (UMass) College of Engineering(COE) has almost doubled over the last decade, however the number of female andunderrepresented minority (URM) students has not increased proportionally. In Fall 2017, 18.4% ofour students across the College were female and 7.5% URM [consisting of 2.8% Black or AfricanAmerican, 0.3% American Indian, 3.5% Hispanic, and 0.6% mixed]. These data represent a slightincrease in the percent of women over the last 20 years (compared to 16.3% in 1996) but a decreasein the percent of URM students (compared to a high of 12.6% in 1996). The number of degreesawarded by our COE is slightly below national

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session IV

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

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Scott Franklin, Rochester Institute of Technology; Eleanor C. Sayre, Kansas State University; Mary Bridget Kustusch, DePaul University

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Faculty

in the Network of STEM EducationCenters (NSEC)[1], an organization of campus-based centers that seek to catalyze broadeducation transformation. The vast majority of these workshops, or similar on-campus programs,aim to transform faculty practice in the classroom. These workshops tend to be limited to facultyat the particular institution and reside in an administrative unit (the center) rather than anacademic department. A consequence of this placement is that these efforts are most commonlyinterpreted by departments and administration as pertaining exclusively to an individual’steaching responsibilities rather than their scholarship. Teaching workshops may also be seenpejoratively, associated with the remediation of “bad” teachers, or with a

Conference Session

Corporate Engagement Track - Technical Session V

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

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Cheryl L. Knobloch, Pennsylvania State University

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Corporate Engagement, Diversity

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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Gretalyn (Gretal) Leibnitz, Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN)

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Faculty

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session V

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

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Teresa J. Cutright, University of Akron; Rebecca Kuntz Willits, University of Akron; Linda T. Coats, Mississippi State University; Lakiesha N. Williams, Mississippi State University; Debora F. Rodrigues, University of Houston

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Faculty

her research interests involve investigation of the toxicological effects of carbon-based nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites to wastewater microbial communities and their potential applications for water treatment and corrosion prevention. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Professional Preparation of Underrepresented Minority PhD's and Post-Docs for a Career in Engineering Academia Teresa J. Cutright1,*, Rebecca K. Willits1, Linda C. Coats2, Lakiesha Williams2, Debora Rodrigues3 1: University of Akron, Akron OH 44325 2: Mississippi State University, Starkville MS

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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Catherine Cohan, Pennsylvania State University

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Race/Ethnicity

incomingunderrepresented Engineering students for over 20 years at the flagship University Parkcampus. The overarching goal is to increase graduation rates in a STEM major,particularly Engineering, among incoming underrepresented students. Consistent withthe Meyerhoff Scholars Program, this goal can be achieved through academic andsocial integration, skill development, support, and monitoring and advising (e.g., Maton& Hrabowski, 2004). Both Penn State University Park bridge programs are residentialand math-intensive on the campus of a large Research 1 university. The daily bridge 4schedule is full. Academic instruction and support are scheduled for most of the day

Conference Session

Potpourri

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

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Ilmi Yoon, San Francisco State University

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Diversity, Diversity Research

attracts large numbers of women, a acquired is continually accelerating and yet this data issignificant number of students from UR groups, and has useless without someone to process and analyze it.compelling needs for CS technology. The interdisciplinary In addition to suffering from a dearth of interestedprogram is training the next generation of innovators in students, the field of CS suffers from a lack of diversity inthe biological sciences who will be prepared to cross its workforce. In 2014, only 18% of bachelor degrees in CSdisciplinary boundaries. The program consists of the were award to women, only 7% to African Americans, andfollowing: (1) computer

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

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

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Nancy Mariano, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Mara Rempe, Seattle University; J. McLean Sloughter, Seattle University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

retain female and URM students to engineering disciplines,their numbers are still very low. In 2016, only 20.8% of recipients of Bachelor’s degrees in engineeringidentified as female, and 18.2% identified as an under-represented minority [1].Table 1 presents demographic information from the 2000 U.S. Census for individuals between the agesof 20 and 24 (age groups just above or below this age range show similar results). 48.9% of individualsbetween 20 and 24 identify as female [2]. 26.8% identify as an under-represented minority (URM) [3],which we define to include Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Black or AfricanAmerican, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.Table 1. U.S. Census demographics age 20-24. Female- Identifying

Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session IV

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

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

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Diversity, LGBTQ+

)topics while the students in the class literally cast light—building LGBTQA-themed electronic light displays. An engineeringprofessor will teach the students how to create and program the displays, and the director of the Stonewall Center will lead thestudents in discussions about LGBTQA issues in the news and in their own lives. Some of the topics to be covered include theintersections of racial and LGBTQA identities, the campus climate for LGBTQA students, and the legal and political rights ofLGBTQA people today”. The intent is to offer students from all campus majors an interesting, accessible combination of topicsand an inclusive learning environment.1. IntroductionSTEM fields, and engineering in particular, struggle to achieve diversity [1

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session IV

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

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Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Nilanjan Banerjee, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Elsa D. Garcin, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Wayne G. Lutters, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Susan McDonough, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Christopher Murphy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Kevin Erling Omland, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Faculty

via conformational changes, post- translational modifications, and protein:protein interactions. Her research areas include proteins in the nitric oxide/GC-1/cGMP pathway crucial to the cardiovascular system, non canonical protein:RNA inter- actions, ligand:protein interactions and novel methods to detect protein:protein interactions. At UMBC, Dr Garcin is a member of the Women in Science and Engineering faculty group (WISE) and the Commit- tee on Strategies and Tactics for Recruiting to Improve Diversity and Excellence (STRIDE).Dr. Wayne G. Lutters, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dr. Wayne G. Lutters is the director of the multi-disciplinary Interactive Systems Research Center and an Associate

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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Race/Ethnicity

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

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

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Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado, Boulder; Emily Knaphus-Soran, University of Washington; Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; Ann Delaney, Boise State University; Sonya Cunningham, University of Washington; Pamela Cosman, University of California, San Diego; Tanya D. Ennis, University of Colorado, Boulder; Katherine Christine Tetrick, Washington State University; Eve A. Riskin, University of Washington; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Kevin Pitts, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

for college-wide diversity that includes having representatives from the Office ofAdmission involved, the two-week Summer Bridge experience, and GoldShirt curriculum.Components of the Summer Bridge program include fall course placement, orientation tocollege life, learning technical skills, creating shared core values, interdependent learning andcreating close friendships. The academic performance of the first cohort of EngineeringGoldShirt students was very good with a median grade point average of 3.44 at the end of theirfirst year. Student feedback was also gathered and presented as related to three goals: (1)increasing engineering student interest and knowledge of an engineering career; (2) building asense of community among GoldShirt

Conference Session

Diversity Research - Session I

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

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Donna M. Riley, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity, Diversity Research

, gender identity and expression,nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and more.The present times have put much of our progress in the area of STEM diversity at grave risk.Over the last decade, a movement has grown up that puts a new face on old and familiar whitesupremacist ideas. Using social media tools and focusing in part on campus communities, the alt-right has gained mainstream exposure through its support of Donald Trump’s presidentialcandidacy and administration. The Trump White House has incorporated policy ideas, rhetoric,and individual leaders from numerous hate groups. 1 There has been some debate about whetherthe term alt-right masks the group’s clear ties to hate such that some have advocated not usingthe

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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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

Conference Session

Computing Track - Technical Session I

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

Authors

Ilmi Yoon, San Francisco State University

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Computing, Diversity

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session I

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

Authors

Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Robin McCann, Shippensburg University; Alice Armstrong, Shippensburg University; Bilita S. Mattes, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

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Diversity, Faculty

access to apipeline of local graduating women in STEM while improving their workplace culture fordiverse employees.IntroductionThe percentage of women undergraduate students continues to increase and reach parity withmale students in higher education; however, women remain underrepresented amongst STEMfaculty, particularly in tenured and senior ranks, and administrative positions. In academia,women in STEM account for less than 20 percent of qualified applicants [1], 31 percent of full-time faculty, and 27 percent of deans and department heads [2]. Women also comprise adisproportionately low number of full professorships in STEM, with women accounting for 42%of instructors and assistant professorships, 34% of associate professorships, and only

Conference Session

Veterans Track - Technical Session I

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

Authors

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

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Veterans

like me like me like me like me like meA person who feels finding an answer to a newengineering problem is thrilling.Not at all Not A little Somewhat Very much Like me like me like me like me like me like me Not at all Not Like Very muchA person who.. like me like me me like meThinks it’s valuable to findways to apply the world’s 4 123scientific knowledge 1 2Feels finding an answer toa new engineering problem 3 4is thrillingThinks engineersdiscussing