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WEPAN 2006 National Conference: Building Bridges to the Future ...for Women in Engineering
Date: June 11 - 14, 2006
Location: Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Talina N. Knox (Conference Chair)
Affiliation:
Prof Title:
Program Director
Murray Center for Women in Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology
WEPAN 2006 National Conference Proceedings: Building Bridges to the Future ...for Women in Engineering
Toronto:
X-CD Technologies,
2006
Barbara Bogue
(Editor)
Associate Professor
Engineering Science and Mechanics
Penn State
Rose Marra
(Editor)
Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies
University of Missouri-Columbia
Rights:
© 2006 Women in Engineering Programs & Advocates Network
Table of Contents
Program
Plenary Session Speakers
Faculty and Graduate Student Gender Diversity in Research Universities: Challenges and Opportunities
Participation, Performance, and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering: What is at Issue and Why
Broadening the participation of women in STEM: Experiences from NSF
Title IX as a Change Strategy for Science & Engineering -- The Path Forward
WEPAN Closing Session, 13 June 2006
Creating Inclusive Environments
Employability in Information Technology for Women with Disabilities: An under-utilized portino of the workforce
Designing Welcoming and Inclusive STEM Department Websites
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Cynthia Burack,
Ruth A. Dyer,
Suzanne E. Franks, and
Beth A. Montelone; 8 pages
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Evaluating STEM Department Websites for Diversity
Progress Toward a Canadian 'Centre' for Women in SETT (Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology)
Faculty
A Characterization of Potential Women Engineering Administrators in Academia
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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland,
Betsy Homsher,
JoAnn Lighty,
Judy Raper, and
Judy Vance; 15 pages
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A Novel Approach to Active Recruiting of Women For STEM Faculty Positions
Academic Leadership Conference -- Training and Networking
Advancing Women Faculty through Collaborative Research Networks
Pre-College Outreach and Recruitment
6-12 Teacher -- University Faculty Partnerships to Improve Science Education
Assessing Media Influences on Middle School-Aged Children's Perceptions of Women in Science and Engineering Using the Draw-A-Scientist Test (DAST)
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Nikki Crocker,
Stephanie Higdon,
Sarvani Kuchibhotla,
Maria Lapinski,
Jocelyn Steinke,
Yashica Williams, and
Aletta Zietsman-Thomas; 14 pages
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Chemical Engineering and Cosmetics: Making the Connection Between Chemistry and Engineering Processes in Product Manufacturing
Collaborative Efforts to Encourage Women and Girls in Rural Areas to Pursue STEM Fields
Designing and Delivering Student-led Outreach Events for Middle School Students
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Susan Arnold Christian,
Kimberly D. Douglas,
Ruth A. Dyer,
Lisa Freeman,
Beth A. Montelone, and
Jacqueline D. Spears; 10 pages
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Educating the Educator
IBM EX.I.T.E. Camp: Growing the Pipeline of Women Who Enter Science, Technology, and Engineering Fields
isisHawaii: The power of One+One brings girls into the science and engineering pipeline
White Paper: "But, Engineering IS Cool -- Effective Messaging for Pre-college Students"
Academic and Support Program Activities for retention
A Model STEM Team Collaboration: Four Schools for WIE
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Terri Camesano,
Sumru Erkut,
Merdith Knight,
Rachelle Reisberg,
Anna Swan,
Peter Wong, and
Katherine S. Ziemer; 12 pages
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Attracting and Retaining Females in Engineering Technology through Curriculum Reform, Innovative Recruitment Strategies, and Industry-driven Initiatives
Establishing a Women in Engineering Program at an Urban University
Futurebound: A Model for Increasing Retention of Community College Women Transferring into STEM at the University
Improving Skills and Attitudes in Minority Females Training for Engineering and Technology Careers
Retention of Women Engineering Technology Students at Rochester Institute of Technology
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Jeanne Christman,
Carol Richardson,
Carol Romanowski,
Maureen Valentine, and
Teresa Wolcott; 7 pages
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The Importance of Including Career Clarification in a First-Year Summer Experience
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Sean Gehrke,
Janet A. Schmidt,
Linda C. Schmidt, and
Paige E. Smith; 9 pages
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Diversifying the Images of Computer Science: Carnegie Mellon Students Take on the Challenge!
White Paper: "Dump the Slump: Retaining Engineering Women into the 3rd Year"
White Paper: "Facilitating Success for Women in STEM through Living-Learning Programs"
Graduate Women Engineering Students
Bridging into Graduate Studies: Purdue University's Women in Engineering Graduate Mentoring Program
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Beth M. Holloway,
Janine K. Reklaitis, and
Lindsay Marie Walthall; 10 pages
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Industry Collaboration and Practice
Building a Vibrant Women's Network at Work: The Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices
Building the Bridge for Effective Cross-Site Relationships
Climate studies and associated best practices to improve climate issues in the workplace
Smart Mentorship -- Key to Organizational and Personal Growth
Assessment Methods & Research Results
A Critical Assessment of Online Survey Tools
Evaluation of a Program to Encourage Underrepresented Minority and Women Students to Become Interested in Research and to Attain Graduate Degrees
Identifying Variables That Predict a STEM Major for Female Students
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Mary Besterfield-Sacre,
Siripen Larpkiattaworn,
Gillian M. Nicholls,
Larry J. Shuman, and
Harvey Wolfe; 10 pages
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Prairie View A&M University: Assessing the Impact of the STEM-Enrichment Program on Women of Color
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Suxia Cui,
Sherri Frizell,
Felecia Nave,
Pamela Obiomon, and
Judy Perkins; 7 pages
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Retention Rates and Differences between Leavers and Stayers
The Longitudinal Effects of a Women's Mentoring Course on the Retention of Women in Engineering
Women Engineering Students' Self Efficacy -- A Longitudinal Multi-Institution Study
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