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Track 4: Technical Session 1: "It is really isolating, to be honest": A Case Study of a Transwoman in Engineering
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Brandon Bakka, University of Texas at Austin; Jill Castle, University of Texas at Austin
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22References [1] E. J. Rand, Reclaiming Queer: Activist and Academic Rhetorics of Resistance. University of Alabama Press, 2014. [2] A. G. Darwin Holmes, “Researcher Positionality - A Consideration of Its Influence and Place in Qualitative Research - A New Researcher Guide,” Shanlax Int. J. Educ., vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 1–10, Sep. 2020, doi: 10.34293/education.v8i4.3232. [3] ASEE, “Profiles of Engineering and Engineering Technology, 2022,” American Society for Engineering Education, Washington, DC, 2023. [4] M. J. Lee, J. D. Collins, S. A. Harwood, R. Mendenhall, and M. B. Huntt, “‘If you aren’t White, Asian or Indian, you aren’t an engineer’: racial microaggressions in STEM education,” Int. J. STEM Educ., vol. 7, no. 1, p. 48, Sep. 2020, doi: 10.1186
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Track 7: Technical Session 2: Taking it One Step at a Time: The Growth of a Program to Support the Doctorates of Tomorrow
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Travis Chan; Tremayne O'Brian Waller, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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opportunity to work with professionals in preparing for graduate school. Thepurpose of the exploratory study is to (a) provide a brief literature review on graduate educationfor underserved populations, (b) describe an overview of Virginia Tech’s A Step to the DoctorateInstitute and administrative efforts in identifying key program components, and (c) concludewith an assessment of program effectiveness in supporting student academic trajectories.IntroductionEstablished programs, such as the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program(McNair Scholars Program), have demonstrated success in supporting underrepresented studentsin the form of program development: the McNair Scholars Program doing so by boosting self-efficacy in the areas of
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Track 1: Technical Session 1: Supporting Engineering Graduate Students to Create Inclusive Learning Environments: A Professional Development Program at a Hispanic-Serving Institution
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Katherine R. McCance, The University of Texas at San Antonio
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teaching practices,” in Proceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, October 2020. pp. 272-277.[7] E. E. Schussler, Q. Read, G. Marbach-Ad, K. Miller, and M. Ferzli, “Preparing biology graduate teaching assistants for their roles as instructors: An assessment of institutional approaches,” CBE—Life Sciences Education, vol. 14, no. 3, 2015.[8] E. A. Canning, K. Muenks, D. J. Green, and M. C. Murphy, "STEM faculty who believe ability is fixed have larger racial achievement gaps and inspire less student motivation in their classes," Science Advances, vol. 5, no. 2, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aau4734[9] L. B. Wheeler, J. L. Maeng, J. L. Chiu, and R. L. Bell. "Do teaching assistants matter
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Track 2: Technical Session 3: Piloting A Personalized Learning Model for Chemical Engineering Graduate Education: Lessons Learned from Creating a Chemical Engineering Body of Knowledge
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April Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Susan K Fullerton Shirey, University of Pittsburgh
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Duhem equation using Legendre transforms Thermo: Compute property changes on mixing using65 partial molar properties Thermo: Compute fluid properties from two and three66 parameter corresponding statesProposed Modularization - SafetyImplications and Takeaways• Most LO’s, especially the “important” ones, were sorted as Undergraduate Level Eun B. (2017). The zone of proximal development as an overarching concept: A framework for synthesizing Vygotsky’s theories. Educational Philosophy and Theory, 51(1), 18-30. https://doi.org/10.1080/00131857.2017.1421941• In our BOK, the graduate core curriculum indicated that the mastery of undergraduate learning is essential for CHE
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Track 2: Technical Session 2: Bridging Futures Takes a Village: A Pre-College Collaborative Education and Research Approach to Broaden Participation of Underrepresented Population in STEM Career Pathways
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Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Chloe Hincher, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Veronica Mbaneme, North Carolina State University; Sarah Olivia Harris, North Carolina State University at Raleigh
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. Accessed: Aug. 26, 2024. [Online]. Available: http://arxiv.org/abs/1708.09344[12]A. Carpi, D. M. Ronan, H. M. Falconer, and N. H. Lents, “Cultivating minority scientists: Undergraduate research increases self-efficacy and career ambitions for underrepresented students in STEM,” J. Res. Sci. Teach., vol. 54, no. 2, pp. 169–194, 2017, doi: 10.1002/tea.21341.[13]J. M. Holland, D. A. Major, and K. A. Orvis, “Understanding How Peer Mentoring and Capitalization Link STEM Students to Their Majors,” Career Dev. Q., vol. 60, pp. 343–354, Dec. 2012.[14]H. B. Carlone and A. Johnson, “Understanding the science experiences of successful women of color: Science identity as an analytic lens,” J. Res. Sci. Teach., vol. 44, no. 8, pp. 1187
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Track 2: Technical Session 4: A Descriptive Study on Biased and Non-Inclusive Language Use in the Engineering Education Research Community
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Xingchen Xu, Arizona State University; Anjing Dai, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Li Tan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus
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, S. M., & Johnson, M. A. (2019). Advancing Women of Color in STEM: An Imperative for U.S. Global Competitiveness. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 21(1), 114–132. https://doi.org/10.1177/1523422318814551AlShebli, B. K., Rahwan, T., & Woon, W. L. (2018). Ethnic diversity increases scientific impact. ArXiv E-Prints.American Psychological Association. (2020a). Bias-free language. Https://apastyle.apa.org/style- grammar-guidelines/bias-free-language. (n.d.).American Psychological Association. (2020b). Inclusive Language Guidelines. Https://www.apa.org/about/apa/equity-diversity-inclusion/language-guidelines. (n.d.).Andrade, M. S. (2020). Cross-cutting skills: Strategies for teaching &
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Track 3: Technical Session 4: Engaging Two-Year Students in STEM: A Professional STEM Society's Efforts to Support Community College Students
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Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers; Beth C McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College; Sohn Paul Cook, Society of Women Engineers
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-2009. NationalCenter for Education Statistics.[7] National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. (2017). The role of community colleges inpostsecondary success: Community colleges outcomes report.[8] Shapiro, D., Dundar, A., Wakhungu, P.K, Yuan, X., & Harrell, A. (2015, July). Transfer andMobility: A National View of Student Movement in Postsecondary Institutions, Fall 2008 Cohort(Signature Report No. 9). Herndon, VA: National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.[9] Terenzini, P. T., Lattuca, L. R., Ro, H. K., & Knight, D. B. (2014). America’s OverlookedEngineers: Community Colleges and Diversity in Engineering Education. Retrieved fromhttps://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/handle/2027.42/107460.[10] Wang, X. (2012). Factors contributing to
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Track 5: Technical Session 4: Fostering an Inclusive Community Among Electrical Engineering Students with Mixed-Reality Technologies at a Hispanic-Serving Institution
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Preeti De Maurya, New Mexico State University; Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Theoderic Thomas Platt, New Mexico State University; Cristina Miriam Esparza, New Mexico State University; REDWAN UL HAQ CHOYON, New Mexico State University; Bill Hamilton, New Mexico State University; Marshall Allen Taylor, New Mexico State University; Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, New Mexico State University
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Paper ID #45181Fostering an Inclusive Community Among Electrical Engineering Studentswith Mixed-Reality Technologies at a Hispanic-Serving InstitutionPreeti De Maurya, New Mexico State UniversityHilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre received an Ed.D. degree in Higher Education Leadership from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), and an M.Sc. from the University of Technology of Compi`egne, France. She is now a researcher at New Mexico State University (NMSU). She focuses her research on qualitative studies addressing minority and underrepresented student
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Track 6: Techncal Session 7: Growing BPE Efforts: Lessons Learned from a College-Wide Seed Grant Program
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Gabriella Coloyan Fleming, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christine Julien, Virginia Tech
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will be the Principal Investigator (e.g., faculty member or research staff) for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) b. Please include a draft list of interview or survey questionsProposal Template: Budget Item Cost per Item Number of Items Total Item 1 $ $ Item 2 $ $ Insert more rows as $ $ needed TOTAL $sum of rows above ● The proposal template also included a template for the budget ● This enabled reviewers and staff to assess the feasibility of the
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CANCELLED: Track 2: Technical Session 6: Exploring Gender Dynamics in Intercultural Competence Development through a Study Abroad Program
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Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Vidya Reddy Madana, Purdue University
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. Her expertise extends to facilitating workshops and training sessions, catering to the needs of both staff and students within Purdue University.Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Sakhi Aggrawal is a Graduate Research Fellow in Computer and Information Technology department at Purdue University. She completed her master’s degree in Business Analytics from Imperial College London and bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology and Organizational Leadership from Purdue University. She worked in industry for several years with her latest jobs being as project manager at Google and Microsoft. Her current research focuses on integrating project management processes in undergraduate
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Track 3: Technical Session 3: A Strategic Program Overhaul: Increasing the Success of Women in Engineering Technology
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Leah Mackin, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)
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students in CET - Invested in SWAG items (Total ~ $1000) Actions Taken 1. Targeting First-Year Students a. Recognizing the comments about the Accepted Student Overnight as a welcoming tradition, we wanted to ensure that we were making connection with incoming class of students to our College b. Creating a CampusGroups page - the online portal for Student Activities and Student Organization/Club management c. Participated in the New Student Orientation Move-in Days Resource Fair for new students and families 2. Sending emails to all women students in our College to join the new WIT CampusGroups page a. Previously a newsletter was
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Track 7: Technical Session 3: Latine STEM Doctoral Students' Perceptions Regarding Doctoral Mentoring Relationships - A Qualitative Study
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Dilara Yaya-Bryson Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Lisa R Merriweather, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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this inquiry could be expanded beyond STEM fields, capturing Latine students and otherracially minoritized student populations from different fields to enhance the literature. AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Nos.1820536, 1820538, and 1820582. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed inthis material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation. References[1] A. Bandura, “Social cognitive theory in cultural context,” Applied Psychology, 51(2), 269-290, 2002.[2] B. M. Morgan and L. F. Alcocer, “Descriptive
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Track 6: Technical Session 3: The role of undergraduate engineering students' different support networks in promoting emotional well-being: A narrative study
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Sowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education; Narjes Khorsandi Koujel, Rowan University; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University
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Paper ID #45172The role of undergraduate engineering students’ different support networksin promoting emotional well-being: A narrative studySowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education Sowmya Panuganti is a graduate student at Purdue University in the Engineering Education department. She is passionate about understanding engineering culture and the effects it has on engineers’ mental health and well-being.Narjes Khorsandi Koujel, Rowan University Narjes is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Rowan University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering in Iran and subsequently worked as an industrial
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Track 5: Technical Session 3: Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion for First-Generation Students: A First Year Seminar Course Approach
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Alandra Kahl, Pennsylvania State University, Greater Allegheny
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. 2. Engle, J., & Tinto, V. (2008). Moving Beyond Access: College Success for Low-Income, First-Generation Students. Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education. 3. Felder, R. M., Brent, R., & Prince, M. J. (2014). Engineering education: Designing for student success. Journal of Engineering Education, 103(1), 1-15. 4. Kuh, G. D., Kinzie, J., Buckley, J. A., Bridges, B. K., & Hayek, J. C. (2005). What matters to student success: A review of the literature. National Postsecondary Education Cooperative. 5. Pascarella, E. T., Pierson, C. T., Wolniak, G. C., & Terenzini, P. T. (2004). First- generation college students: Additional evidence on college experiences and outcomes
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Track 1: Technical Session 4: "An examination of the gender gap among Middle Eastern students in Engineering: A systematized review"
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Narjes Khorsandi Koujel, Rowan University; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University
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. McDaniel, “Gender Inequalities in Education,” Annu. Rev. Sociol., vol. 34, no. 1, pp. 319–337, Aug. 2008, doi: 10.1146/annurev.soc.34.040507.134719.[7] D. N. Beede, T. A. Julian, D. Langdon, G. McKittrick, B. Khan, and M. E. Doms, “Women in STEM: A Gender Gap to Innovation,” SSRN Journal, 2011, doi: 10.2139/ssrn.1964782.[8] UNESCO, Cracking the code girls’ and women’s education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). UNESCO, 2017. doi: 10.54675/QYHK2407.[9] L. Patterson, D. S. Varadarajan, and B. Saji Salim, “Women in STEM/SET: gender gap research review of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – a meta-analysis,” GM, vol. 36, no. 8, pp. 881–911, Oct. 2021, doi: 10.1108/GM-11-2019-0201.[10] M. J. Davidson and R
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Track 6: Technical Session 5: Development of a measure of intersectional socioeconomic inequality that extends beyond income
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Justin Charles Major, Rowan University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University
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uses are not in linewith our original intentions. Use of the model in this way is both unfair and inequitable.Exploratory Factor AnalysisThe initial EFA (Appendix B), confirmed the potential for three latent factors, Parent Involvement,Home Resources, and School Hindrances, which explained 54.8% of the total variance. Threefactors remained explaining 68.7% of the variance amongst the final model (Appendix C).Structural Equation ModelingOf the initial n=125 variables pursued, a total of n=24 remained in the final socioeconomic modelshown (Figure 2; Appendix D). The three latent variables; School Hindrances, HouseholdEducational Resources, and Parent Educational Involvement, were made up of n=15 of thesevariables The remaining nine variables
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Track 4: Technical Session 3: A narrative study of food insecure students in engineering and computing
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Justin Charles Major, Rowan University
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://primo.rowan.edu/permalink/01ROWU_INST/ttegd8/cdi_proquest_journals_2227783183Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University, "2020 #realcollege Survey School Report" (2021). ASUM RenterCenter Publications. 6. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/renter_center_pubs/6McKibben, B., Wu, J., & Abelson, S. (2023). New Federal Data Confirm that College Students Face Significant - and Unacceptable - BasicNeeds Insecurity. https://hope.temple.edu/npsas.Sackey, J. D., Pike, K., Rothpletz-Puglia, P., Brody, R., & Touger-Decker, R. (2021). Food Insecurity Among Health Sciences GraduateStudents at a Large Northeastern University. Journal of nutrition education and behavior, 53(5), 428–433.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2020.11.003Ibarra, Melanie
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Track 4: Technical Session 5: Impact of Generative AI Technologies on Blind and Visually Impaired Students: A Case Study
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Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Sara Amani, Texas A&M University; Trini Sofia Balart, Texas A&M University; Amanda Kate Lacy; Gene Sung-Ho Kim, Stanford University; Gibin Raju, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University
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impaired students," ACM Inroads, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 50-57, 2019.[11] J. P. Bigham, M. B. Aller, J. T. Brudvik, J. O. Leung, L. A. Yazzolino, and R. E. Ladner, "Inspiring blind high school students to pursue computer science with instant messaging chatbots," in Proceedings of the 39th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education, 2008, pp. 449-453.[12] S. M. Kelly, "Access technology for blind and low vision accessibility," ed: SAGE Publications Sage CA: Los Angeles, CA, 2020.[13] "DRAFTSMAN Tactile Drawing Board." APH. https://www.aph.org/product/draftsman-tactile-drawing-board/ (accessed.[14] M. Paris. "Introducing: Be
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Track 1: Technical Session 6: "Use of a multi-level self-study to engage campus stakeholders and improve STEM student learning outcomes "
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Jennifer Speed, Texas State University; Don Pair, University of Dayton
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," International Journal of STEM Education vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 1-11, 2023.[5] M. Babeş-Vroman, T. N. Nguyen, and T.D. Nguyen, "Gender Diversity in Computer Scienceat a Large Public R1 Research University: Reporting on a Self-study," ACM Transactions onComputing Education (TOCE) 22, no. 2, pp. 1-31, 2021.[6] E.M. Bensimon, "The misbegotten URM as a data point," Los Angeles, CA: Center for UrbanEducation, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California, 2016.[7] H.A. Bhatti, "Toward “inclusifying” the underrepresented minority in STEM educationresearch," Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, vol. 22, no. 3, e00202-21, 2021.[8] D.J. Asai, "Race matters," Cell, vol. 181, no. 4, pp. 754-757, 2020.[9] A.G. Enriquez, C.B. Lipe, and B
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Track 6: Technical Session 6: WIP: Factors Influencing Faculty Pedagogical Decisions around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) in Engineering: A Comparative Case Study
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Avis Carrero, Tufts University
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asked to participate inthree components: a) an Electronic Survey, (b) an Interview (up to 75 minutes), and (c) anOptional member-checking interview (i.e., upcoming following the data analysis phase).Recruitment activities were dynamic and responsive as the study progressed and included (a)leveraging personal and professional networks, (b) obtaining faculty participant referrals, (c)electronic advertising in various venues (i.e., ASEE division listservs, faculty developmentconsulting groups), and (d) direct outreach to individual departments and faculty members.These activities resulted in a final sample of 36 faculty representing a range of contextual factors,including coming from 15 states, representing 18 institutions, various institutional
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CANCELLED: Track 3: Technical Session 2: Learning and Adopting Principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice through the Development of a Sustainability Mindset Among First Year Engineering Students
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Krystal Colón-Rivera, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nayda G. Santiago P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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students expressed thatindicate their development of understanding JEDI principles: (a) Diversity and Inclusion: Integration of DiversePerspectives; (b) Equity, Justice, and Accessibility; and (c) Community-Centric Approach, although the evidencealso suggests that not all students fluently apply these ideas in a problem-solving context. Overall, the resultssuggest that the 1-credit seminar is effective to build essential literacy of JEDI, which will be instrumental in futurework in sustainability engineering and design.1. IntroductionJustice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) are recognized as core components of educationin sustainability. JEDI are essential principles of the UN Sustainable Development Goals(SDG’s) (United Nations 2015) and
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Track 4: Technical Session 1: Report of a Survey of Early Career Latinx Engineers: Trends across 3 Years in Perceptions of the Workplace, Social Cognitions, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intentions
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Lisa Y Flores, University of Missouri - Columbia; Rachel L Navarro, University of North Dakota; Jinkoo Lee, University of Missouri - Columbia; Bo Hyun Lee, The Ohio State University; Han Na Suh, Georgia State University - Perimeter College; Sarah Lynn Orton P.E., University of Missouri - Columbia; Pat Garriott
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. 6 Method search Participants Year 1 (2022) Year 2 (2023) Year 3 (2024) N = 518 N = 253 N = 214 A B C Ø College of Engineering Alumni Offices sent emails to engineering graduates from their institution in 2014 or later Ø Snowball sampling Ø
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CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 5: Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!
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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University
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Divisions (CED, WIED, DEED, MIND, ERM, LEES, etc.), Society of WomenEngineers (SWE), National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE), National Society forProfessional Engineers (NSPE), Professional Engineers societies, etc.Figure 2 shows an actual Wake Forest Engineering faculty ad from fall 2018. The content ofthis faculty ad shows vision, values, and inclusion. The ad has some elements that one would nottypically see in a faculty ad, including (a) departmental values upfront and visibly clear, (b) asection describing our uniqueness and a vision of the kind of engineering program we arelaunching, (c) a section describing a vision of who we want. The ask for the candidates alsodemonstrate inclusion and an invitation to align with the vision and values
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Track 5: Technical Session 1: Evaluating the five pillars of a Summer Bridge Program and their influence on participants' intentions to complete an engineering degree
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Lorena Benavides-Riano, Mississippi State University; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University
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expectations about career paths and future roles in engineering aftercollege graduation.Purpose of the Study Given the necessity to have effective intervention programs such as Summer Bridge thatpromote URM participation in the STEM field, the study addresses the following researchquestion: 1) Does participation in the summer bridge program significantly increase a) self-efficacy, b) math outcome expectations, c) goal orientation, d) feeling of inclusion, e) knowledge of MSU and the engineering industry, and f) career success expectations among students? The current study hypothesized that participation in the SBP will positively influencestudents' self-efficacy levels, math outcome expectations, goal orientation, feeling of
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Track 3: Technical Session 1: Bridging Educational Equity Gaps: A Systematic Review of AI-Driven Tools for Students Living with Disabilities in Engineering and STEM Education
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Kevin Zhongyang Shao, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Eric Kyeong-Min Cho, University of Washington; Sophia Tang, University of Washington; Hanlin Ma, University of Washington; Sep Makhsous, University of Washington
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Paper ID #45288Bridging Educational Equity Gaps: A Systematic Review of AI-Driven andNew Technologies for Students Living with Disabilities in STEM EducationKevin Zhongyang Shao, University of Washington Zhongyang (Kevin) Shao is currently a first-year Ph.D. student in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Washington, Seattle (UW). His research focuses on human-computer interaction and STEM education, particularly in developing user-centered, inclusive, and responsible AI technologies to enhance the accessibility and personalize learning for post-secondary STEM students. His current work
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Track 5: Technical Session 2: Revisiting Assessment Tools Used to Measure the Impact of Summer Program Interventions on Perceptions and Interest in Engineering Among Underrepresented Pre-College Students – A Work in Progress
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Zeynep Ambarkutuk, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jesika Monet McDaniel, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kim Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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changes in their short-term and long-term goals. The schedule ofsurveys for UPSILON specifically is included in Appendix B at the end of this work in progresspaper.Considerations Throughout the Evaluation ProcessThe considerations represented in this work in progress were the first time in multiple years thatthe scale, types, and coordination of assessment has been revisited in a more intentional way –especially post-shutdowns of 2020-2022. In revisiting the evaluation of the summer campsseveral key considerations were central to ensuring the effectiveness and accuracy of theassessments. We present the below categories that were essential in exploring: What changes andconsiderations are needed for documentation, data, and collection to capture
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CANCELLED: Track 6: Technical Session 1: A Student-Centered, Theory-Informed, Integrated Model to Academic and Career Advising to Educate the Whole Engineer: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!
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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University; Melissa C Kenny, Wake Forest University
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, goals, and student needs. Some ofthe advising models documented in the literature include the following: (a) learning-centeredadvising approach (focused on connecting purpose of education with curriculum and degree),(b) engagement approach (focused on relationship building between student and advisor), (c)developmental advising approach (focused on student development and growth), (d)prescriptive academic advising approach (focused on checklists towards degree completion), (e)proactive advising approach (focused on students initiating advising meetings and advisorstacking those identified as at academic risk), (f) appreciative advising approach (focused oncreating positive interactions to support growth and academic planning), (g) flipped
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Track 4: Technical Session 6: Building a Future in STEM: The Girl Scouts and a University Partnership
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Elizabeth Hart, University of Dayton
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Building a Future in STEM:The Girl Scouts and aUniversity PartnershipBETH HART, UNIVERSITY OF DAYTONMEGAN RAMSEY, GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN OHIOOverview of the gender disparity inengineering and STEM fields ❑ Women earning close to half of all STEM bachelor's degrees in the United States ❑ Women earned two-thirds of bachelor’s degrees in life sciences, psychology, and social sciences ❑ Women are underrepresented in more math-intensive fields: 39% in geoscience, 22% in engineering, 42% in mathematics, 19
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Track 1: Technical Session 6: The Cocreation of a Safe Space that Centers Women of Color Academics
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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors
Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, The Ohio State University; Monique S. Ross, The Ohio State University; Shawanee' Patrick, The Ohio State University
Tagged Topics
2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity
Paper ID #45267The Cocreation of a Safe Space that Centers Women of Color AcademicsMs. Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University Jameka Wiggins is a Ph.D. Candidate in Engineering Education, specializing in Organizational Change in Higher Education and Industry at The Ohio State University. Concurrently, she is pursuing a Master’s in Engineering Management. Jameka’s current research explores how engineering faculties’ positionality and lived experiences shape their critical consciousness development. As a scholar and advocate, she seeks to amplify the voices of underrepresented groups in engineering by exploring their
Conference Session
Track 4: Technical Session 2: Using Strategic Planning Processes to Promote Success for Undergraduate CS Students at a Systemic Level
Collection
2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors
Jamie Huber Ward, NCWIT; S. Kiersten Ferguson; Sherri L Sanders
Tagged Topics
2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity
Paper ID #45139Using Strategic Planning Processes to Promote Success for UndergraduateCS Students at a Systemic LevelDr. Jamie Huber Ward, NCWIT Jamie Huber Ward is a social scientist and Associate Director of Higher Ed for NCWIT at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on organizational change in higher education; collaborative pedagogy; curriculum reform; post-secondary student experiences; and the experiences of faculty and staff in academic computing workplaces. Jamie’s work includes implementing and analyzing research projects designed to enhance all students’ success and sense of belonging post