Session Description

Free ticketed event
Engineering PLUS, a NSF Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES Alliance, invites stEm PEER Academy Fellows to a Sunday morning in-person convening & lunch to kick off CoNECD 2025! Fellows can expect to meet other Fellows and the stEm PEER Academy leadership team to engage in small and large group conversations about their efforts to increase the number of women & BIPOC engineering graduates at their own institutions. Fellows will also be invited to contribute ideas for upcoming Academy learning community activities and for recruiting future applicants.

Speaker

1. Mrs. Claire Duggan

   Northeastern University

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The Gaskins Foundation's "Empowering Parents in Community Churches" project aims to enhance public engagement with science by providing parents with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to support their children's scientific curiosity and education. This workshop is tailored for academicians interested in implementing similar initiatives in local churches and community centers. By leveraging these trusted community settings, academicians can create a comfortable and collaborative space for learning and discussion, thereby fostering greater scientific literacy and engagement.

Speakers

1. Whitney Gaskins

   University of Cincinnati

   Dr. Gaskins is the Associate Dean of Inclusive Excellence, Community Engagement and Faculty Development in the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science.

2. Tracy Pritchard

   Tracy Pritchard is the Director of Medical Education of University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

3. Mr. Delano White

   Delano White is the Executive Director of The Gaskins Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
By the end of the workshop, participants will identify unequitable uses of language that may compromise empowerment; will develop linguistic tools to scrutinize their and other writings; will establish some guidelines to ensure creating an empowering educational discourse; will develop an awareness of discourse and reality and spread the word; will better understand the impact of AI on bias and AI ethics that can be impactful towards efforts to broadening participation in engineering and computing education

Speakers

1. Dr. Trina L. Fletcher

   Florida International University

   Dr. Trina Fletcher is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International University.

2. Ahlam Alharbi

   Dr. Ahlam Alharbi is a linguist with a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Monash University, Australia.

3. Kerrie Danielle Hooper

   Florida International University

   Kerrie Hooper is an Engineering and Computing Education Ph.D. student at Florida International University.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
This workshop will engage attendees in intentional discussion and reimagination of how current practices around recruitment, transitions into post-secondary engineering, and experiences in engineering programs impact students from rural and/or low-income backgrounds, particularly students with differing access to resources for academic preparation. With the specific lenses of the workshop team’s focus on rural students and low-income students, we seek to highlight the various aspects of education that impact students’ participation in post-secondary engineering. As a result, we hope to engage par ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Taylor Johnson

   Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

   Taylor Y. Johnson is a Ph.D. Candidate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, where she serves as a graduate research assistant.

2. Malle R Schilling

   Arizona State University

   Malle Schilling is currently an Assistant Professor in The Polytechnic School in the Engineering Education Systems and Design program at Arizona State University.

Session Description

Ticketed event

Session Description

Free ticketed event
At the end of this workshop, participants will (a) understand the difference and relationship between evaluation and research, (b) understand how to respond to the 5 anchoring questions that support the design of a robust evaluation plan; (c) understand how evaluation has roots in multiple disciplines that inform data collection strategies and processes; and (d) understand how to realize data results that inform both the implementation of the project being evaluated and provide evidence that informs the extent to which the project's goals and objectives were met. Finally, participants will walk away with a draft evaluation plan that can be implemented in their next project.

Speakers

1. Dr. Gwen Lee-Thomas

   Quality Measures

   Dr. Gwen Lee-Thomas is the founder & CEO of Quality Measures LLC (QM)--a Virginia-based independent evaluation company launched in 2009 that specializes in STEM-H evaluations for academic and research programs at colleges, universities, governmental organizations, and community-based organizations.

2. Mary J Combs

   Mary Combs is the Program and Project Evaluator at Quality Measures LLC.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
This workshop invites participants to become immersed in data associated with broadening participation in engineering. Entering into the workshop space, participants will be asked to engage with a set of posters that use data to raise provocative issues associated with the state of diversity within engineering education. Then, using a set of Tableau platforms, participants will investigate the patterns of undergraduate and graduate engineering student enrolment and degree completion for their own institutions, their region and the nation overall. State and regional demographics will also be explored as means of looking at trends associated with potential future engineering students.

Speakers

1. Talia Goldwasser

   Data Analyst and Visualizer at SageFox since 2023, Talia has been the lead in developing user-oriented data platforms descriptive of the education ecosystem.

2. Joyce Wang

   Joyce Wang, SageFox Consulting, Lead Evaluator. Joyce is the newest addition to the SageFox team.

3. Dr. Alan Peterfreund

   SAGE

   Alan Peterfreund, PhD, Executive Director, SageFox Consulting Group.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Through a series of scenario-based exercises, attendees will actively learn how to implement a wellness-centered mentoring framework that foregrounds intersectional equity, mental health, and tangible strategies to supporting graduate advisees’ whole selves. This immersive experience aims to provide STEM faculty and administrators with empirically supported tools for strengthening their capacity to create a STEM ecosystem where graduate students, particularly those who are historically minoritized, can be well and thrive.

Speakers

1. Dr. Kerrie Wilkins-Yel

   Dr. Kerrie Wilkins-Yel is an equity-focused scholar, counseling psychologist, and community engaged leader who works to advance a more just and equitable STEM workforce centered on thriving.

2. Dr. Jennifer M Bekki

   Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

   Jennifer M. Bekki is an Associate Professor in The Polytechnic School and the Associate Dean of Inclusive Excellence within the Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
This workshop will highlight the importance of diversifying the engineering workforce by integrating WOC graduates from HBCUs, MSIs, and TCUs; identify and dismantle barriers that hinder the recruitment, retention, and advancement of these graduates in the workforce; develop actionable strategies and partnerships to foster a more inclusive hiring process.

Speakers

1. Stephani Page

   WEPAN, Inc.

   Stephani Page, Ph.D., is a scientist and STEM equity professional who has nearly 20 years of interdisciplinary academic research experience.

2. Dr. Roberta Rincon

   Society of Women Engineers

   Roberta Rincon, Ph.D., is the Director of Research and Impact for the Society of Women Engineers.

3. Dr. Rochelle L Williams

   Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity

   Rochelle L. Williams, Ph.D. is the Executive Director for the Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD).

4. Dr. Dayna Lee Martínez

   Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.

   Dayna Martínez, Ph.D., is a Senior Director of Research & Impact at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).

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Free ticketed event
Graduate Student Networking

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Ticketed event: Squares/ Raffle Ticket - $5.00 advanced registration and $5.00 on site registration
The Football Squares Raffle is a fun way to be part of the action during the Big Game!

Here's how it works:
1. The Grid:
• The game starts with a grid, usually a 10x10 table, making 100 individual squares.
• Each square represents a unique combination of two numbers: one for the home team and one for the away team.
• Along the top of the grid, numbers (0-9) are randomly assigned to represent the possible last digit of the home team's score.
• Along the side of the grid, numbers (0-9) are assigned to represent the possible last digit of the away team's score.
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Session Description

Join us for a Super Bowl Watch Party!

Celebrate the biggest game of the year with fellow attendees in a fun and lively atmosphere. Enjoy delicious snacks, refreshing drinks, and thrilling football action on the big screen. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just here for the halftime show, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, network, and cheer with colleagues and new friends.

Highlights Include:
• Game viewing on a large screen
• Football-themed snacks and beverages
• Friendly competitions, including Super Bowl squares
• Prizes drawings

Don’t miss this exciting evening of camaraderie and entertainment. Wear your team colors and bring your game-day energy!"

Papers Presented

1. Supporting Engineering Graduate Students to Create Inclusive Learning Environments: A Professional Development Program at a Hispanic-Serving Institution [view paper]
   Dr. Katherine R. McCance (The University of Texas at San Antonio)

Papers Presented

1. Pathways into Statistics and Data Science for Academically Talented Undergraduate Students with Low Incomes [view paper]
   Dr. Erin Carll (University of Washington), Aryaa Rajouria (University of Washington), Rebecca Schachtman (University of Washington), Judith E Canner (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Jackie Bryce Miller (University of California, Santa Barbara), and Abel Rodriguez (University of Washington)

Papers Presented

1. Bridging Educational Equity Gaps: A Systematic Review of AI-Driven and New Technologies for Students Living with Disabilities in STEM Education [view paper]
   Kevin Zhongyang Shao (University of Washington), Dr. Denise Wilson (University of Washington), Eric Kyeong-Min Cho (University of Washington), Sophia Tang (University of Washington), Hanlin Ma (University of Washington), and Prof. Sep Makhsous (University of Washington)

Papers Presented

1. Engineering and Computer Science Faculty Members’ Personal and Professional Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [view paper]
   Dr. Yvette E. Pearson P.E. (University of Texas at Dallas), Dr. Canek Moises Luna Phillips (Rice University), Dr. Lisa J. Borello (University of Texas at Dallas), Dr. Torrie Cropps (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Jue Wu (Univertify of Florida), and Ms. Samara Rose Boyle (Affiliation unknown)

Papers Presented

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! [view paper]
   Dr. Olga Pierrakos (Wake Forest University) and Dr. Melissa C Kenny (Wake Forest University)

Papers Presented

1. Agriculture & Nutrition for Girls While Encouraging Leadership & Stem-Enrichment (ANGELS) Program [view paper]
   Dr. Sandra C Affare (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga), Marissa McElrone (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga), and Dr. Rachelle Pedersen (Texas Tech University)

Papers Presented

1. Unlocking Innovation: Empowering Underrepresented Entrepreneurs in Interdisciplinary Engineering Technology [view paper]
   Dr. Teddy Ivanitzki (American Society for Engineering Education) and Elsabeth Mekonnen (Affiliation unknown)

Papers Presented

1. “Si no servimos, no servimos”: A Pilot Study on the Influence of Perceived Advisor Support on Graduate Student Thesis Self-Efficacy [view paper]
   Abimelec Mercado Rivera (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus), Dr. Brooke Charae Coley (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus), and Dr. Samantha Ruth Brunhaver (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus)

Papers Presented

1. Learning and Adopting Principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice through the Development of a Sustainability Mindset Among First Year Engineering Students [view paper]
   Krystal Colón-Rivera (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus), Dr. Nayda G. Santiago P.E. (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus), Dr. Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus), Dr. Christopher Papadopoulos (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus), and Dr. Sandra Loree Dika (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)

Papers Presented

1. Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students’ Reflections on Combating Systemic Racism
   Sakhi Aggrawal (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)), Dr. Aparajita Jaiswal (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)), Dr. Gaurav Nanda (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), and Saloni Parkar (Affiliation unknown)

Papers Presented

1. 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 [view paper]
   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), and Dr. Kim Lester (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)

Papers Presented

1. Empowering Hispanic Engineering Students for Success in Graduate Education with Hybrid Mentorship [view paper]
   Federico Cifuentes-Urtubey (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Prof. Paola Alexandra Baldaguez Medina (University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez), Julie E Lorenzo (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Dr. Natasha Mamaril (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

Papers Presented

1. Taking it One Step at a Time: The Growth of a Program to Support the Doctorates of Tomorrow [view paper]
   Travis Chan (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Tremayne O'Brian Waller (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Cynthia Hampton Ph.D. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)