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Session 4 - Track 2: Inclusive Innovation: Reframing STEM Research in COVID-19

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2023 Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD)

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Tamara N. Hamilton, Syracuse University ; Claudine-Lonje A Williams, Syracuse University; Chelsea Bouldin

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submitted by studentsdocumenting their research hours and reflections on their progress which were then submitted tothe program coordinator. This allowed students to not only manage their time but also have anopportunity to contemplate their experiences. Students also provided qualitative feedback afterevery session which the program used to make adjustments and shape the program to be morestudent centered. Faculty mentors provided introductory information to acclimate students to thevirtual lab environment and research team which helped to foster a sense of community amongall research scholars. Faculty mentors were expected to meet regularly with their researchmentees to be kept abreast of the student progress and also provide an avenue to

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Technical Session 12 - Paper 4: Supporting lecturers by building community, promoting agency, and increasing leadership opportunities

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Pauline Khan, University of Michigan; Elizabeth J Bailey, Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineering, University of Michigan; Heidi M Sherick, University of Michigan

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, ProfessionalDevelopment, and Community building.Teaching includes Consultations, seminars, grants.Professional Development and Community building includes orientation,career milestone support, mentoring, career coaching, Engineering Educationseminars, small group workshops, Collaborations initiated by the Director, andmonthly lecturer gatherings.You may ask what the differences are between advising, mentoring, andcoaching. There are certainly overlaps during these engagements, but ingeneral, an advisor is someone who gives someone a recommendation aboutwhat should be done. A mentor is a trusted counselor or guide.Coaching provides an opportunity for goal setting and reflective discussionsabout behaviors and approaches that may impact the lecturer’s long

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Technical Session 10 - Paper 2: Lived Experiences and Literature Reviews: Leveraging Experiential Knowledge in STEM Education Doctoral Studies

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Sharetta M. Bufford M.Ed., Clemson University; Stephanie A Damas, Clemson University; Matthew Voigt, Clemson University; Eliza Gallagher, Clemson University

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. Introduction The vast majority of STEM education research, until very recently, has been framedwithin the norms of a culture developed by and for cisgender, able-bodied, heterosexual, upper-middle-class white men. The authentic experiences of individuals of color; members of theLGBTQIA+ community; people with mobility, visual, auditory, or neurological diversity; fromlower socioeconomic backgrounds; or combinations of these are not reflected in the vastmajority of research. When such studies do exist, many primarily focus on performanceoutcomes, often with deficit framing, and with little or no attention to issues of intersectionality. So what happens when your lived experience or research area is one that has not beenstudied or is only

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Track 2: Technical Session 6: Minoritized Student Audio Narratives to Influence Faculty's Empathic Understanding: Learning from Sophie and Enola

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Cassandra J McCall, Utah State University; Gabriel Van Dyke, Utah State University

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ResearchAs we reflect on the novel methodology incorporated in this study, we suggest the following implicationsfor broadening participation research.First, we offer our specific contribution as a possible augmentation to any qualitative broadeningparticipation research out there. We think this paper has demonstrated the wealth of insights available inlistening to a single participant, even just for a one-hour interview. Qualitative researchers could considerinvesting in simple audio equipment and learning techniques for re-recording interview content to helpdisseminate in podcast, YouTube, website, and faculty development sessions. We note that this could be arelatively simple and fruitful form of secondary data analysis for the many Broadening

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Track 5: Technical Session 8: Interactive Session: Exploring Scripts of Whiteness in Engineering

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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R. Jamaal Downey; Joel Alejandro Mejia, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Gordon D Hoople, University of San Diego; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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continue a rapport). Discuss with your partner some of the comments from the gallery walk that stuck with/struck you. Have you seen those ones play out in front of you before? What did you do? What didn’t you do? What would you do if you could redo it? ○ Large group sharing and reflection on the identified scripts. ■ What are some potential remedies for these scripts?● Potential fall-back questions to spark conversation:○ How has whiteness been defined historically? What purposes have changing definitions of whiteness served in America?○ Why is colorblindness problematic in addressing racism? Is it possible to address

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Track 5: Technical Session 5: Successful mentoring practices for women undergraduate STEM students

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Elizabeth Hart, University of Dayton

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within STEM degrees.Intentional reflective exercises are woven into each workshop which links the growthover the year.The program is financially supported by the Provost with funding for Graduate Studentsand shared financial budget responsibility from the Dean of Engineering and Dean ofArts & Science. A Grant from the Clare Boothe Luce Foundation supports scholarshipsfor two student scholarships to develop programming and support the mentoringprogram workshops. We also have a unique housing situation at the university wherestudents can write proposals to live under a proposed theme. A group of seniormentoring participants are organizing and facilitating the monthly social events at theiruniversity house.Funding sources isn’t an intentional

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Track 7: Technical Session 5: TechArts & Crafts: Supporting STEM Capital Development for Marginalized Students

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University; Sandra Roach, Duke University; Alia Carter, Duke University; Raeven King; Mark Nabeta

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media and at their stores. This community-rooted brand signaling STEM as cool and credible can shift mindsets. 14 Path Forward- By providing alternative pathways to engage with STEM content and see oneself as belonging in STEM, embracing role models with shared identities, and aligning with our partner to validate STEM as a viable field, we expect that participants will gain experiences that shape positive STEM identities and build STEM capital.- There is still immense work ahead. Dismantling systemic barriers requires tenacity. But equipping passionate students with experiences reflecting their brilliance and belonging drives us

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Track 2: Technical Session 5: Understanding Decision Processes Related to Pathways of Community College Engineering Students

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Rene Alberto Hernandez, Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Amy Richardson, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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reasons why students did not persist within the programas it was designed. While we focus and separate our four themes as to why our participants didnot persist, it is important to note that multiple variables were also involved and intertwined inthe decisions that each of the participants made. For many, finances and COVID-19 influencedtheir life events, some pointed to a comparable pre-transfer program was more appealing, andGPA requirements pushed decisions and actions that provided time away to reflect and make thechoice to change careers.Life EventsFor students in the program, life events took varying forms. The first was that of a globalpandemic and other health issues that took them away from school or led to them facingacademic challenges

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Track 5: Technical Session 3: Weaving Students into Engineering Versus Weeding Them Out: A Framework for Institutions

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Jenna P. Carpenter, Campbell University

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/2020/nsb202015.pdf, accessedApril 20, 2021.US College Student and Faculty Diversity At the current pace of change: it will take 300 years for US college students to reflect the % of Native Americans and Blacks in the US population. It will take more than 1,000 years at the current pace to reach parity with regard to faculty diversity for all US universities. R1 institutions will never reach faculty diversity parity at current rate of change.Adedoyin, O. “Despite Renewed Commitment to Diversity, Colleges Make Little Progress, Report Says,” The Chronicle ofHigher Education, July 18, 2022. Declines in Population & College-GoingWe are in the midst of a two-decadedecline in the US birth rate, with fewer& fewer high school

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Technical Session 3 - Paper 1: For Us, By Us: Recommendations for Institutional Efforts to Enhance the Black Student Experience in Engineering

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Katreena Thomas, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Michael Lorenzo Greene, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Debalina Maitra, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Julia Machele Brisbane, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jeremi S London, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Civil Civil HBCU PWI Shasha F 1st Mechanical Mechanical PWI-D PWI Tony M 3rd Aerospace Aerospace PWI-D PWI-D Val F 4th Nuclear Mechanical HBCU PWI X M 2nd Mathematics Industrial HBCU PWI We conduced semi-structured interviews with the participants to understand their uniqueexperiences in engineering as Black students. Since the participants held graduate status, theywere able to reflect on their undergraduate and graduate experiences in their narratives. Theinterviews

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Session 2 - Track 4: Sparking shifts in STEM: Facilitating equitable change through workshops on emerging and understudied research questions

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2023 Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD)

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Joan M Herbers, ARC Network; Heather E. Metcalf PhD, WEPAN, Inc.; Virginia L Rhodes M.S., The Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN)

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18This theme was selected because language andterminology are integral parts of STEM cultureand oftenreflect larger social structures and power dynamics. Thelanguage, rhetoric, metaphors, and key terminologywithin STEM fields shape accessibility and inclusion inthose fields as well research approaches and solutions.For example, in computing, engineering, and technology,the commonly used terminology of master/slave to referto primary and secondary parts and male/female to referto “mating” connectors reflect problematic metaphorssteeped in white supremacy as well as sexism andheteronormativity (Eglash, 2007; Fiormonte, Chaudhuri, 19& Ricaurte, 2022; Miller et al., 2021).While the

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Session 4 - Track 3: Exploration of the role and needs of high school counselors in supporting broader participation within engineering fields

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2023 Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD)

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Jeanette Chipps, Johns Hopkins University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University; Jennifer Kouo, Institute for Innovation in Development, Engagement, and Learning Systems (IDEALS)

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with engineering (e.g., counselors identifiedissues related to the need to broaden participation in the specific courses on their campus,which aligns to counselor awareness within the framework). Their statements did not extendbeyond gender to consider other underrepresented groups in STEM, but did indicate thatcounselors are aware that there is a need to support broader participation in this particularcourse on their campus. The counselors made comparisons to other programs on campus,which suggests that these counselors are reflecting on how the system could be changed tosupport broader participation and might indicate that the counselors recognize a need todevelop their skills or practices as counselors. This might represent a future source

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Technical Session 7 - Paper 6: Lived Experiences of African American Engineering Students at a PWI Through the Lens of Navigational Capital

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Stephanie Ashley Damas, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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compared to other engineering programs. Frank noted, “When people hear LGU,not even just in the state but all around the United States like people hear LGU and know thatthere is a certain level of respect behind your degree.” This exchange reflects the necessity ofknowing how to tap into navigational capital. Minoritized students enter PWIs with the goal ofarriving at success. As noted in this study, the way that minoritized students arrive at success isnot one-size-fits-all. Sage and Frank arrived at the output constructs (resilience, academicinvulnerability, skills) using the same input constructs (connections, involvement, resources,experiences). Even still, the manners in which their navigational capital manifests itself was notalways the same

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Track 3: Technical Session 5: Mycorrhiza Framework: towards an Engineering Education framework for Social and Environmental Justice

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Jorge A Cristancho, Purdue Engineering Education

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connecting with nature, staying mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially active, constantly learning and reflecting, and challenging himself to improve. He is interested in learning/teaching collectively, engineering philosophy, and social and ecological justice. His purpose is to help people freely and fully develop in a sustainable world. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Towards the Mycorrhiza Framework: An Engineering Education framework for Social and Environmental JusticeAbstractNature and people require a drastic change in how we educate engineers. Social andEnvironmental Justice should be a fundamental pillar in engineering education. Both

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Track 3: Technical Session 3: Envisioning Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education: Creating a Coalition including University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Bowie State University, and University of Maryland College Park to Make It Happen

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Rosemary Parker, University of Maryland, College Park; JACQUELINE SMITH, Bowie State University; Isabel K Lloyd, Materials Science and Engineering Dept., University of Maryland, College Park, MD; Jennifer Johnson, Temple University ; Yuanwei Jin, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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and organizations to mutually reinforce transformation toadvance science and serve society. The initiatives recognize various identities or terms like“underrepresented groups” (URG), “underrepresented minorities” (URM), or “broadeningparticipation” should include representations of race, ethnicity, gender identity and genderexpression, persons with disabilities, neurodiverse persons, and members of theLGBTQIA+ community to reflect the true richness of our society when it comes toequality, diversity and inclusion.The ETS and GRE (Graduate Record Exam) programs [4] have developed guidelines tofacilitate institutions’ holistic admissions processes. The recommended admission processincludes the following steps: setting a timeline and goals for

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Track 1: Technical Session 4: S-STEM Partnerships Supporting Low-Income Engineering Students: A Descriptive Case Study

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Saundra Johnson Austin, Virginia Tech; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Virginia Tech; Michelle D Klopfer, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Amy Richardson, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Dustin Grote, Weber State University; James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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to the NSF. At this point in the process we need you to think about the steps it would take for you to form your own S-SEM project. As you think about this process, prepare to answer these following questions: 1. What strategies would you use to identify partners? 2. What goals and interest would you share with your partners? 3. What resources would you share? 4. What other information do you need? If you desire additional resources around reflecting about partnerships or with partners, please see Appendix B in this open access journal article: https://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20403Research Methods: Descriptive Case StudyA case study is a research design methodthat involves collecting data from a specificsubject.A descriptive case

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Session 8 - Track 2: Resistance to advocacy around hidden curriculum in engineering

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2023 Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD)

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Victoria Beth Sellers, University of Florida; R. Jamaal Downey; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida

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definition QUAN & QUAL of self-advocacy and identified their willingness to ignite an action on behalf of themselves and others around issues of HC. They provided a personal example highlighting what they have self-advocated for in engineering. (9) Wrap-Up These questions inquired about the QUAL major lessons learned about HC through this survey and asked participants to reflect

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Track 2: Technical Session 7: Assessing Key STEM Identity Constructs among Hispanic Engineering Students and Professionals

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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

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% of the U.S. population, marking a substantialincrease from previous decades (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020). This demographic shift is driven byfactors such as immigration, higher birth rates among Hispanic communities, and naturalpopulation growth. The growth of the Hispanic population in the U.S. not only reflects thenation's increasing diversity but also has significant implications for various aspects of society,including education, the workforce, and political representation. As this trend continues, itunderscores the importance of addressing issues related to diversity, inclusion, and equitableaccess to opportunities to ensure that the changing demographics are accompanied by sharedprosperity and representation for all demographics of the

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Track 4: Technical Session 7: Siloed Efforts and Collaboration Among STEM Equity Initiatives: An Organizational Network Analysis

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Daniel Mackin Freeman, University of Washington; Emily Knaphus-Soran, University of Washington; Pauline Charlotte Dott, University of Washington

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environments,universities in the US have increasingly prioritized equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)initiatives, reflecting a broader societal commitment to equity and social justice [1]. Thisparadigm shift has prompted universities to engage in numerous initiatives aimed at creating amore inclusive environment for students. The benefits of EDI efforts in higher education arewell-documented, ranging from enhancing innovation to improved academic performance andretention rates among underrepresented student populations [2], [3]. As the US grapples withshifting notions of equity and justice, recent Supreme Court decisions in SFFA v. Harvard andSFFA v. UNC which have effectively eliminated affirmative action have added a significant layerof

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Technical Session 5 - Paper 1: #BlackLivesMatter: A content analysis of top engineering institutions’ responses to social-political activism

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Taylor Lightner, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Jeremi S London, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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2nd, they provided access toeducational resources to help the community learn, support, listen, and act. On June 4th, theypromoted a series of events to organize and reflect on recent events. On June 5th, they released astatement publicly reprimanding students engaging in indecent behavior concerning GeorgeFloyd’s death and offered administrative leave to the community members that needed it. On thissame day, they tweeted about an event where the community can receive tools for anti-racistaction. This was coded as a solidarity statement, but they did more than sympathize with thecommunity; they publicly took a stance for justice and relieved the pressures of grievingcommunity members. On June 8th, they retweeted another town hall meeting

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Technical Session 7 - Paper 3: Forming and Fulfilling Expectations: Perspectives of Underrepresented Computer Science Doctoral Students

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Vidushi Ojha, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Raul Enrique Platero, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Beleicia B Bullock, Stanford University

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. Yvonnestruggled to find a compatible advisor, and felt that although it was clear that finding an advisorwas important, there was little guidance on how to go about it. She reflected that, in retrospect, itwould have been better to have a particular advisor in mind before applying to the program. Thus,in Yvonne’s case, even though she came in with expectations of graduate school based on priorexperience, these expectations were incomplete, helping her understand what needed to be done,but not how to do it.5.2 AdvisorsAdvisors tend to provide high-level guidance. Once in the PhD program, students often basedtheir expectations of what to do on the recommendations of their advisors, particularly regardingwhat big-picture steps to take to complete their

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Technical Session 3 - Paper 3: International engineering students’ resistance to isolating university experiences: An opportunity for greater inclusion in engineering education

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Memoria Matters, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Patrice Marie Buzzanell, University of South Florida; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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initial themes could be grouped into larger themes themselves, which shedocumented via the thematic maps. Throughout this process, she continually checked the themesback against the data. During the construction of the “persistence” thematic map, she identifiedwhether any of the themes could be categorized as resistance, and reflected that in the map.Finally, she wrote up the analysis.Results and discussionHere we highlight the major themes around exclusion and persistence of the international studentparticipants. The themes around exclusion shed light on RQ1, defining some of the challengesinternational students face in engineering programs. The themes around persistence relate toRQ2, showing some of the work these students do to persist despite

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Technical Session 13 - Paper 4: Promoting First-Semester Persistence of Engineering Majors with Design Experiences in General Chemistry Laboratory

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Corey Payne, University of Florida; Kent J. Crippen, University of Florida

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, the early developmentof an identity as an engineer is likely to support the long-term choice of engineering as a career[25]. Part of a student’s professional identity stems from their sense of belonging. This sense ofbelonging can be related to how included they feel, which encompasses their views onrepresentation within the field or the social pressures they feel from both peers and mentors. Thisgoes beyond a student’s abilities or external sources of motivation and is a reflection of theirinternalized conception of self. If a student does not feel that they belong on a learning track,degree path or ultimately in the profession (i.e., professional identity), it does not matter howconfident they are in their knowledge and skills (i.e., self

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Track 7: Technical Session 2: Lessons Learned from Development of an Elective Undergraduate Course on DEI in STEM

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Leigh S McCue, George Mason University; Christopher Alexander Carr, George Mason University; Kevin William Kuck, George Mason University; Dhiambi Otete; Violet Veronika Reges

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showcased his skills for technical reading and writing and being able to bridge the gap between client and engineer. In his role as an Intern Engineering Inspector at CES Consulting LLC, Kevin demonstrated a strong commitment to quality assurance and control, ensuring that construction aligned with design plans and bringing errors to the attention of senior inspectors for correction. His involvement extends beyond his work and academic pursuits; His membership in the National ASME and AIAA organizations reflects his commitment to his field and his versatile interests. Additionally, he has taken on leadership responsibilities as the GMU ASME President, where he has organized informa- tional sessions and collaborated

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Track 4: Technical Session 4: The Pink Paradox: Tensions in How STEM Toys are Marketed Toward Girls

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Theresa Green, Purdue University; Artre Reginald Turner, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Ruth Wertz P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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often involves using traditional gender stereotypes inorder to capture girls’ interest. Sweet [11] found that toy marketing has fluctuated throughout the20th century in terms of using gender stereotypes to sell products to children. At certain points,stereotypes were prominently used in advertisements and marketing materials to drive sales andinfluence consumer behavior. Sweet notes that these actions "added to -- and helped toperpetuate -- evolving cultural narratives about gender" (p. 221). Feminine toys highlighteddomesticity, the adoption of nurturing qualities, and emphasis on attractiveness, while masculinetoys encouraged building, aggression, and action. Through continued play with gendered toysthat reflect societal stereotypes, girls

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Technical Session 4 - Paper 5: Broadening Participation through Information: A Synthesis of Resources for Research and Practice in Computing and Computer Science

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Anu Tuladhar, Medtronic; Carin Queener, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse College

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. The repository is accessible here:Computer Science (CS), Tech, and STEM Mentoring Resources Repository. These resourcesoffer exposure to training, educational, financial, and other support systems for people who areinterested in CS and computing. AcknowledgmentThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1831964. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation. References[1] P. J. Denning, D. E. Comer, D. Gries, M. C. Mulder, A. Tucker, A. J. Turner, and P. R. Young

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Session 4 - Track 4: The Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative

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2023 Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD)

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Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers; Rochelle L Williams, National Society of Black Engineers; Dayna Lee Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.

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Focus on creating to catalyze the STEM enterprise Shared Vision systemic change to to work collaboratively for Partnerships broaden participation inclusive change, resulting in a Goals & Metrics in STEM STEM workforce that reflects the diversity of the Nation's Leadership & Communication population.” Expansion, Sustainability, and ScaleSubmitted a proposal for an NSF INCLUDES planning grant. 9 Many STEM

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Session 8 - Track 3: Framing Cultural Bridges For Relational Mentorship

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SYLVANUS N. WOSU, University of Pittsburgh

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] can create barriers to mentoring access for ethnic minority students as well as become a hurdle to fostering commitment to mentoring ethnic minority students11. Deal with intergroup or diversity-based anxiety and unresolved identity and cross-cultural competence issues: Faculty mentors, especially White faculty, must seek help to deal with any element of intergroup or diversity based anxiety and the truths in mentoring [54], lack of cross-cultural competence, unresolved personal racial identity and cultural insecurity as these can create dysfunctional relationships that may negatively impact the career outcomes of minority students [55]12. Be reflective of your own experience: Be willing to reflect upon your own

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Session 10 - Track 2: Get Outside and Learn (GOAL) Engineering Kits

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2023 Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD)

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Jennifer Bishop, University of Maryland College Park; Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland College Park; Paige E Smith, University of Maryland College Park; Elisabeth Smela, University of Maryland College Park

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) resides in a region rich in diversity.Over all majors, UMD seeks a balance that is representative of the state’s populationbetween female and male students, as well as underrepresented minority andnon-minority students. However, this balance is not reflected in engineering majors,in which only 27% of students identify as women, and 16% of students are fromhistorically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. UMD is working to overcomethe disparity in our ability to attract underrepresented students from our localcommunities. A 2021 review by the Washington Post ranked UMD 6th among stateflagship institutions in terms of the gap between the percentage of black high schoolgraduates in the state and undergraduate enrollment. This issue is not

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Session 12 - Track 1: The Advisor-Advisee Relationship in Engineering and Computer Science Ph.D. Programs: Understanding Who Benefits and How

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2023 Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD)

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Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Andrea Stancescu, NC State University; Maureen Grasso, NC State University; Yvette Maria Huet, UNC Charlotte; Rebecca Brent, Education Designs, Inc; Lisa Merriweather, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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the AGEP-NC Alliance can befound in [15-18].One of the areas for critical reflection within the departments is the advisor-advisee relationship.In this paper, we examine faculty perceptions of the frequency with which they provide keyadvising benefits with students’ perceptions of receiving those same benefits and compare howstudents’ perceptions differ based on underrepresentation status. We present updated findingsfrom [19], focusing on baseline surveys from engineering and computer science departments atthe three AGEP-NC universities and answer the following questions: 1. What advising practices do faculty report using with doctoral students? What advising practices do dissertation-stage doctoral students report receiving? Are