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- 2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference
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- 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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professionals and action researchers successfully draw out narratives and stories from underrepresented groups who may be reluctant to share their experiences? What are some best practices for sharing results from a project that investigates these experiences in depth? How can the results of qualitative research best inform practice and policy as it relates to underrepresented groups? Share advantages and limitations of qualitative methods for academic affairs professionals and others. Share multiple methods for recruiting small sample interview participants. Provide methods for eliciting narratives from underrepresented groups Practice applying innovative data collection techniques to your
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- Potpourri - Technical Session IV
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- 2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference
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- Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego
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Paper ID #240602018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Exploring the Experiences of First-Generation Student Veterans in Engineer-ingDr. Catherine Mobley, Clemson University Catherine Mobley, Ph.D., is a Professor of Sociology at Clemson University. She has over 30 years experience in project and program evaluation and has worked for a variety of consulting firms, non-profit agencies, and government organizations, including the Rand Corporation, the American Association of Retired Persons, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Walter Reed Army
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- Potpourri - Technical Session IV
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- 2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference
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- Sandra English, Cleveland State University; Hannah Rosen, Cleveland State University; Anette M. Karlsson, Cleveland State University
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Academy and Women in Engineering Initiatives Fenn Academy • Stimulate and encourage 8th-12th grade students to explore engineering fields • Address the national shortage of students pursuing an engineering degree • Increase the number of underrepresented students • Assist teachers to enhance STEM lessons • Provide information for parents and counselors • Introduce students to college life and undergraduate engineering programBenefits: For Middle School and High Schools • Engineering Activity Day campus events • Engineer for a Day job shadowing program • Women Exploring Engineering program • Summer camp activities • Curriculum consultation • Small grants to teachers for engineering competitions/projects • Participation in