Conference Session

Track: Collegiate - Technical Session 1

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

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David Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Sohrab Asgarpoor, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jen Skidmore, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Lance C. Pérez, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Trish Wonch Hill; Michael Loehring; Emily Griffin Overocker, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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evaluation will contribute to knowledge on student perceptions and realization of academic and professional support in engineering and will enhance understanding of alternate academic pathways to success for alternately admitted engineering students.Background and Significance Undergraduate engineering education is in the process of a radical transformation; many programshave begun to restructure pedagogical practice and prioritize a broad range of essential socioemotional“soft skills” to both better prepare engineers to be leaders in the public sphere and in daily practice, and torecruit and retain a more diverse pool of talent to inspire innovation [1]–[7]. There are still many barriersto pursuing an undergraduate degree in

Conference Session

Track: Collegiate - Technical Session 4

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

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Kristina Rigden, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Nicole Gutzke, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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“learn bydoing” philosophy and is ranked fourth in top public schools by U.S. News & World Report(2018). The College of Engineering has 5,800 students and is ranked first in the state ofCalifornia in Hispanic engineering enrollment and degrees. One out of every 14 engineers inCalifornia is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona [1]. The College of Engineering is nationally rankedeleventh among masters granting institutions.Background The purpose of this paper is to inform other engineering colleges and universities aboutour Women in Engineering program and the success that it has seen over the last five years. Wehave several events in the college for female faculty and students, and K-12 outreach eventsfocused on recruiting females in STEM

Conference Session

Track: Collegiate - Technical Session 3

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

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Stephen Secules, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Karis Boyd-Sinkler, Virginia Tech; Adam Stark Masters, Virginia Tech; Cynthia Hampton, Virginia Tech; Ashley R. Taylor, Virginia Tech; Dustin M. Grote, Virginia Tech

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-support practitioners can further marginalize studentsfrom underrepresented populations in the engineering and computing professions by not fullyconsidering dimensions of inclusion, including gender identity and expression, race andethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, first-generation status, and socio-economic status. Motivation Within conversations addressing equity and inclusion in engineering higher education, amajor focus has been and continues to be on a collection of institutional efforts termed co-curricular support [1]–[4]. By co-curricular support, we are referring to institutional efforts tobetter support students through the offering of out-of-class efforts (e.g., mentoring programs,summer

Conference Session

Track: Collegiate - Technical Session 12

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

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

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Conference Session

Track: Collegiate - Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Jessica R. Deters, Virginia Tech; Ashley R. Taylor, Virginia Tech; Teirra K. Holloman, Virginia Tech; Dustin M. Grote, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech

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organizational contexts. He has B.S., M.S., and M.U.E.P. degrees from the University of Virginia and a Ph.D. in Higher Education from Pennsylvania State University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Exploring the Experiences of Prospective Engineering Transfer Students in a Global Engineering ProgramJessica R. Deters, Ashley R. Taylor, Teirra K. Holloman, Dustin M. Grote, and David B. KnightIntroduction Participation in high-impact practices, such as experiential learning through study abroad,has been shown to increase rates of student retention and engagement [1]. Specifically, studyabroad is a high-impact practice that supports students’ academic success and

Conference Session

Track: Collegiate Technical Session 12

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

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Michael Scott Sheppard Jr., Arizona State University; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University

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andstraightforward or fraught with unexpected challenges. Individuals with a history of dangerousprofessions, like military service members, can develop mental and emotional adaptations thatwere beneficial during their time of service but may become detrimental once removed fromwarfare [1].Military careers and student life have stark differences. For example, the military is full ofimposed structural guidelines that service members are required to follow or they will facepunitive actions, whereas the student lifestyle is full of choices that may affect grades, but fewwill result in consequences as severe as a loss of pay, decrease in rank, or even loss of life. Afterbecoming accustomed to rigorously imposed structure within the military, service members

Conference Session

Track: Collegiate - Technical Session 11

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

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Julia Machele Brisbane, Clemson University; Eliza Gallagher, Clemson University; Abigail E. Hines, Clemson University; Joseph Murphy, Clemson University; lesteria Armoni Dunwoody, Clemson University; Khushi Patel, Clemson University; Aubrie Lynn Pfirman, Clemson University; Shannon Roberson; Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson University

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from analysis of the focus group data. Withinfamily influences, which are the ways family members affect a student’s persistence ineducation, choice of major, and choice of institution, there were differences between studentsattending two-year institutions and those attending four-year institutions. Family membersinclude parents, siblings, other relatives, and also “fictive” family. The goal of this paper is todiscuss the factors that influence why students choose engineering and choose to attend a two-year or four-year institution.Introduction: The national need to expand and diversify the engineering workforce has led tomultiple research initiatives to examine the cause of high attrition rates and to improveengineering programs [1, 2

Conference Session

Track: Collegiate - Technical Session 5

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

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Crystal M. Pee, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Jeremi S. London, Virginia Tech; Gilbert Jew, Arizona State University; Teirra K. Holloman, Virginia Tech; Chaneé D. Hawkins Ash , Virginia Tech; Bevlee Watford, Virginia Tech

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Illinois at Urbana Champaign.Dr. Bevlee Watford, Virginia Tech c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Indicators of Participation: A Critical Review of Publicly-Available STEM Data Sources AbstractSeveral national reports convey the need for better data on the participation of underrepresentedgroups in engineering. The purpose of this paper is to 1) catalogue data sources that collectSTEM-related information at a national level, and 2) critique their usefulness as it relates toinforming efforts aimed at broadening participation of underrepresented racial/ethnic groups inengineering. To this end, we identified and reviewed

Conference Session

Track: Collegiate - Technical Session 13

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

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Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado Boulder

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served on multiple NAE committees, and on the NSF ENG division’s Advisory Committee. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Quantifying the Pool of Underrepresented Minority Students for Engineering StudiesAbstract: A widely held belief exists among engineering educators and policy-makers that if pre-college student interest in engineering were broadly increased, the population of studentspursuing a collegiate engineering education would be more diverse [1]. However, after years ofworking in engineering admissions, a more probable hypothesis emerged that the pool ofengineering-eligible students that come from communities of color is smaller than might beexpected. To reach parity in

Conference Session

Track: Collegiate - Technical Session 6

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

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Julian Viera Jr., University of Texas, El Paso; Elsa Q. Villa, University of Texas, El Paso; Christina Convertino; Erika Mein, University of Texas, El Paso; Sarah Hug, University of Colorado, Boulder

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knowledge rather than solely consumers of knowledge.BackgroundA 2016 Harvard Business School report found a faltering United States economy and a need forreform [1]. One principal reason for this faltering economy is the United States’ inability todevelop qualified science and engineering (S&E) human capital, in particular women andminorities. However, diversity in the S&E workforce has not improved over the last decade [2];and, given Hispanics aged 21 years and older represent 15% of the U.S. population, a mere 6%of the S&E workforce are Hispanic [2].The Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected that total employment in S&E jobs will increase at afaster rate (1.1% compound annual growth rate) from 2016 to 2026 than employment in

Conference Session

Track: Collegiate - Technical Session 7

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

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Jennifer Blue, Miami University; Amy Summerville, Miami University; Brian P Kirkmeyer, Miami University

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engineering program: women, who are 34% of ourparticipants, non-White and non-Asian students, 13% of our participants, and studentsof lower socioeconomic status, 17% of our students. I. Social BelongingThe need for a feeling of social belonging is vital, and the search for belonginginfluences many behaviors [1]. A feeling that students belong in school has positivecorrelations with academic self-efficacy [2], and this sense of belonging correlates tobehaviors like active engagement in class and seeking assistance outside theclassroom [3]. A feeling that students belong in school might be the most importantvariable influencing their achievement at school [2].Student retention rates increase when students are

Conference Session

Track : Collegiate - Technical Session 8

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

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Jon Carter Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Amy Suzan Klinkovsky, Texas A&M Engineering

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 exploring necessary variations to promote future success in recruitment and retention. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 2018 population estimates for Texas were 42 percent white, 39 percent Hispanic/Latino, 13 percent black or African American, 5 percent Asian and 1 percent other [1]. We believe tailored marketing strategies will help achieve the ultimate goal of an enrollment reflecting the demographics of Texas. History of the Partnerships In 2013, a version of what would become the Engineering Academies was piloted under the name Blinn TEAM‐E and housed under the Transition Academic Programs department at Texas A&M University. This initial partnership was established with Blinn College, a 2‐year institution located approximately 5 miles

Conference Session

Track : Collegiate - Technical Session 7

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Janice Leshay Hall, Virginia Tech; Dina Verdin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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efforts.IntroductionFinancial, physical, and human capital resources are used to provide additional efforts intendedto support undergraduate students in STEM, particularly underrepresented racial, ethnic, gendergroups in certain disciplines [1]-[3]. With U.S. demographic projections indicating a growth indiversity of the population, we can anticipate an increasingly diverse population ofundergraduate students. In preparation for this shift in demographics and in response to historicalissues of diversity in STEM, it is important that we begin to rethink our offerings of studentsupport.The larger project in which this paper is situated aims to help colleges improve their studentsupport investments by developing and testing the validity evidence for an instrument

Conference Session

Track: Collegiate - Technical Session 9

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Dustin M. Grote, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Abbey Rowe Erwin, Virginia Tech; Bevlee A. Watford P.E., Virginia Tech

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capital, a key factor in transfer student outcomes. Thesefindings suggest a need for institutions to consider how they communicate information ontransfer of coursework processes and policies, how they manage information accuracy, and howadvising service structures may influence transfer students’ access to accurate information ontransfer of coursework.Keywords: Transfer, Engineering, 2-Year Institution, 1st Generation MotivationThe Engineer of 2020 [1] calls for the engineering field to broaden participation ofunderrepresented minority (URM), first-generation, and low income students in the workforce.Efforts to broaden participation must address challenges from early adolescence and high school(e.g., lack

Conference Session

Track: Collegiate - Technical Session 10

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Karis Boyd-Sinkler, Virginia Tech; Raeven Carmelita Waters; Yasmine Yunus Sikder; Ashley R. Taylor, Virginia Tech; Mayra S. Artiles , Virginia Tech; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech

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- hancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) and three years as a faculty member at Olin College of En- gineering in Massachusetts. Alexandra’s research aims to improve the design of educational experiences for students by critically examining the work and learning environments of practitioners. Specifically, she focuses on (1) how to design and change educational and work systems through studies of practicing engineers and educators and (2) how to help students transition into, through and out of educational and work systems.Dr. Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech Dr. Walter Lee is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education and the assistant director for research in the Center for the Enhancement of