Session Description

Ticketed event: $50.00
Speaking Up: How Bystanders can Change the Conversation in STEMM
A workshop facilitated by Stephanie Goodwin, Ph.D., President, Incluxion Works, in collaboration with the University of New Hampshire’s PowerPlay Interactive Development improvisational theater team.
Ever wondered “Why didn’t I say something?” after witnessing social bias—a stereotype, a prejudice or discrimination—that happened in your everyday life? You’re not alone. Deciding whether and how to respond to bias is complicated. Understanding what motivates us to speak up, the challenges we face when doing so, and strategies for eff ... (continued)

Speaker

1. Stephanie A. Goodwin Ph.D.

   Wright State University, President of Incluxion Works, Inc.
   A nationally recognized scholar in diversity, equity and inclusion, Dr. Stephanie Goodwin has 20+ years of experience in higher education as a scientist, educator, and academic leader with expertise in diversity and inclusion, faculty development, and academic affairs. Her scholarly expertise includes social cognition and intergroup relations, including research on implicit social cognition and bias reduction. Founder of Incluxion Works, Inc., her "Speaking Up" workshops have promoted dialogue to change organizational culture ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Bevlee A. Watford P.E.

Speaker

1. Prof. Lynn Conway

   University of Michigan

   Earning her B.S. and M.S.E.E. from Columbia University, Lynn Conway joined IBM Research in 1964, where she made foundational contributions to computer architecture. Fired by IBM as she underwent gender transition in 1968, Conway started her career all over again under a covert new identity in 'stealth mode.' Rising rapidly through the ranks, she joined Xerox PARC in 1973. There she invented foundational new methods for silicon chip design, was principal author of the seminal text Introduction to VLSI Systems, and pioneered the teaching of the methods at MIT – thereby launching a worldwide ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Ms. Christine Newman

Papers Presented

1. Summer Bridge Re-imagined: Leveraging Corporate Partnerships to Meet Recruiting Goals [view paper]
   Dr. Sarah Miller (University of Colorado, Boulder) and Miss Cara Frances Lammey (University of Colorado, Boulder)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Jenna P. Carpenter

Papers Presented

1. Stereotypes and Implicit Biases in Engineering: Will Students Need to "Whistle Vivaldi"? [view paper]
   Dr. Medha Dalal (Arizona State University), Dr. Stacy S. Klein-Gardner (Vanderbilt University), Dr. Jennifer Kouo (Towson University), Dr. Kenneth Reid (University of Indianapolis), Cheryl Beauchamp (Regent University), Briana O'Neal (University of Maryland College Park), Jackelyn Raquel Lopez Roshwalb (University of Maryland, College Park), and Dr. Darryll J. Pines (University of Maryland College Park)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ekundayo Shittu

Papers Presented

1. A Systematized Literature Review of STEM Intervention Programs for High School Students and the Effects on Student Retention [view paper]
   Mr. Donovan Colquitt (Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering))

Moderated by

1. Dr. Teri Kristine Reed

Papers Presented

1. Welcoming Student Veterans to Engineering: An Interactive Session for Faculty and Administrators [view paper]
   Dr. Catherine E. Brawner (Research Triangle Educational Consultants), Dr. Catherine Mobley (Clemson University), Dr. Susan M. Lord (University of San Diego), and Dr. Joyce B. Main (Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering))

Moderated by

1. Dr. Leonard J. Bohmann P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Project Connect – A Model for Immersive Professional Development of Future Engineers [view paper]
   Prof. Rhonda R. Franklin (University of Minnesota, Twin Cities), Dr. Kristen S. Gorman (University of Minnesota), Prof. Rashaunda M. Henderson (University of Texas at Dallas), Netra Pillay (Qualcomm), Dr. Heena Rathore (University of Texas, San Antonio), Dr. Abhay Samant (National Instruments), and Dr. Tom Weller (Oregon State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ekundayo Shittu

Papers Presented

1. Work in Progress: Broadening Participation in Engineering: Exploring the Burdens and Benefits of Student Volunteerism [view paper]
   Ms. Karis Boyd-Sinkler (Virginia Tech), Cynthia Hampton (Virginia Tech), Taylor Lightner (Virginia Tech), Natali Huggins (Virginia Tech ), Dr. Cherie D. Edwards (Virginia Commonwealth University ), Dr. Walter C. Lee (Virginia Tech), and Dr. David B. Knight (Virginia Tech)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ershela L. Sims

Papers Presented

1. Retaining Women in Engineering: Finding the Perfect Job [view paper]
   Lynn Mayo P.E. (RePicture Engineering)

Moderated by

1. Victor Cervantes

Papers Presented

1. “I'm Looking at You, You're a Perfectly Good Person …”: Describing Non-Apparent Disability in Engineering [view paper]
   Ms. Courtney Zongrone (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Cassandra J. McCall (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Marie C. Paretti (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Ashley Shew (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E. (University of Florida), and Dr. Lisa D. McNair (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Paige E Smith

Papers Presented

1. Multi-Institution Study of Student Demographics and Stickiness of Computing Majors in the USA [view paper]
   Leila Zahedi (Florida International University), Mr. Hossein Ebrahiminejad (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Monique S. Ross (Florida International University), Dr. Matthew W. Ohland (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), and Stephanie J. Lunn (Florida International University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Nandika D'Souza P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Increasing the Enrollment, Retention, and Graduation of Undergraduate Women Majoring in Computing [view paper]
   Dr. Leisa D. Thompson (University of Virginia) and Dr. Zhen Wu ()

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ekundayo Shittu

Papers Presented

1. Understanding the Landscape of Diversity Efforts in K-12 Computing Using csedresearch.org [view paper]
   Dr. Adrienne Decker (University at Buffalo, SUNY) and Monica McGill (Knox College)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Alisha L. Sarang-Sieminski

Papers Presented

1. Exploring the Benefits of a Women in Engineering preLUsion Program for Incoming First-Year Students [view paper]
   Prof. Christina Viau Haden (Lehigh University) and Dr. Marci J. Levine (Lehigh University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Nandika D'Souza P.E.

Papers Presented

1. “Mentoring is Not Created Equal”: Doctoral STEM Faculty Perceptions of Mentoring and Implications for Underrepresented STEM Learners [view paper]
   Dr. Niesha C. Douglas (Educate, Activate, Transform), Dr. Cathy Howell (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Dr. Lisa R. Merriweather (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), and Ms. Anna Sanczyk (University of North Carolina at Charlotte )

Moderated by

1. Dr. Leonard J. Bohmann P.E.

Papers Presented

1. An Engineering Faculty and an Intention to Make Change for Diversity and Inclusion: Creating Sustainable Change Efforts [view paper]
   Memoria Elizabeth Matters (Purdue University at West Lafayette), Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Andrew O. Brightman (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), and Prof. Patrice Marie Buzzanell (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE))

Moderated by

1. Dr. Alisha L. Sarang-Sieminski

Papers Presented

1. Sustaining Faculty Collaboration: An Exploratory Process-Based Study of Research Collaboration Across Universities [view paper]
   Mr. Yousef Jalali (Virginia Tech ), Dr. Christian Matheis (Guilford College), Ms. Christine Tysor (Virginia Tech), and Dr. Vinod K. Lohani (Virginia Tech)

Moderated by

1. Ms. Christine Newman

Papers Presented

1. Introducing Diverse Undergraduates to Computational Research [view paper]
   Dr. Bala Ram P.E. (North Carolina A&T State University), Dr. Marcia F Williams (North Carolina A&T State University), and Dr. Tonya Lynette Smith-Jackson (North Carolina A&T State University)

Moderated by

1. Helen Choi

Papers Presented

1. Understanding the Impact of a Diversity and Inclusion Oriented Curriculum in Short-Term Study Abroad Programs for Undergraduate Engineering Students [view paper]
   Dr. Tojan Rahhal (University of Missouri) and Dr. Miguel Elias Ayllon (University of Missouri)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Elizabeth Litzler

Papers Presented

1. Cultural Scripts, Space, and Identity: Perspectives of Two LGBTQ+ Engineering Students on Inclusive Spaces [view paper]
   Jerry Austin Yang (University of Texas at Austin), Dr. Audrey Boklage (University of Texas at Austin), Mr. Maximilan Kolbe Sherard (University of Texas at Austin), Dr. Christine Julien (University of Texas at Austin), and Dr. Maura Borrego (University of Texas at Austin)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Laura Bottomley

Papers Presented

1. Promising Practices that Promote Inclusivity at University-affiliated Makerspaces within Schools of Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Nadia N. Kellam (Arizona State University), Dr. Audrey Boklage (University of Texas at Austin), Dr. Brooke Charae Coley (Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus), and Ms. Yue Liu (Arizona State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ershela L. Sims

Papers Presented

1. Gen Z’s Declining Engagement with WE@RIT, a Women in Engineering Program [view paper]
   Ms. Kathrine Ehrlich-Scheffer (Rochester Institute of Technology)

Moderated by

1. Helen Choi

Papers Presented

1. Conceptualization and Situating of Sense of Belonging Among International Engineering Doctoral Students: In Light of the Previous Literature [view paper]
   Ms. Eunsil Lee (Arizona State University), Dr. Jennifer M. Bekki (Arizona State University), Dr. Adam R. Carberry (Arizona State University), and Dr. Nadia N. Kellam (Arizona State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Laura Bottomley

Papers Presented

1. To Code-Switch or Not to Code-Switch: The Psychosocial Ramifications of Being a Resilient Black Female Engineering & Computing Doctoral Student [view paper]
   Ms. Breauna Marie Spencer (University of California, Irvine), Dr. Sharnnia Artis (University of California, Irvine), and Dr. Marjorie C Shavers (Heidelberg University)

Moderated by

1. Victor Cervantes

Papers Presented

1. Work in Progress: Preparing Graduate Students to Engage in Multicultural Environments [view paper]
   Teirra K. Holloman (Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education), Dr. Walter C. Lee (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Kirsten A. Davis (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Jeremi S. London (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. David B. Knight (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Tremayne O'Brian Waller (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Dr. John J. Lesko (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Bevlee A. Watford P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Removing Barriers and Preparing Students for STEM Majors through Partnerships with Local Public Schools [view paper]
   Don Wittrock (University of Cincinnati CEAS Office of Inclusive Excellence and Community Engagement), Dr. Whitney Gaskins (University of Cincinnati), Ms. Jutshi Agarwal (University of Cincinnati), and Mr. Gibin Raju (University of Cincinnati)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Andrea M. Ogilvie P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Building Shared Vision to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Systemic Change in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Elizabeth Litzler (University of Washington), Dr. Julia M. Williams (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), Dr. Cara Margherio (University of Washington), Kerice Doten-Snitker (University of Washington), Dr. Sriram Mohan (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), and Dr. Eva Andrijcic (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Alaine M Allen

Papers Presented

1. Using Power, Privilege, and Intersectionality to Understand, Disrupt, and Dismantle Oppressive Structures within Academia: A Design Case [view paper]
   Dr. Nadia N. Kellam (Arizona State University), Dr. Vanessa Svihla (University of New Mexico), Dr. Susannah C. Davis (Oregon State University), Susan Sajadi (Arizona State University), and Jasmine Desiderio (University of New Mexico)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Karan Watson

Papers Presented

1. Geographical Inequities in Accessing Engineering and Computer Science: A State-wide Analysis of Undergraduate Enrollments Across High Schools [view paper]
   Dr. David B. Knight (Virginia Tech), Dr. Jacob R. Grohs (Virginia Tech), Dr. Holly M. Matusovich (Virginia Tech), Isabel S Bradburn (Virginia Tech), Dr. Cheryl Carrico P.E. (E4S, LLC), Kai Jun Chew (Virginia Tech), and Ms. Michelle D. Klopfer (Virginia Tech)

Moderated by

1. Ms. Karis Boyd-Sinkler

Papers Presented

1. Creating a Bridge to Sisterhood [view paper]
   Dr. Laura Bottomley (North Carolina State University) and Ms. Crystal R. Emery (URU The Right to Be, Inc.)