, competency development, and understanding the experiences of traditionally marginalized engineering students from an asset-based perspective. Homero’s goal is to develop engineering education practices that value the capital that tra- ditionally marginalized students, bring into the field, and to train graduate students and faculty members with the tool to promote effective and inclusive learning environments and mentorship practices. Homero has been recognized as a Diggs Teaching Scholar, a Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence Fellow, a Global Perspectives Fellow, a Diversity Scholar, a Fulbright Scholar, a recipient of the NSF CAREER award, and was inducted into the Bouchet Honor Society. Homero serves as the
Awards. These awards are offered toprofessionals, artists, and people from academics at any career level. However, some awards maybe for certain types of scholars and are limited to specific career levels. In general, some awardsallow you to select the country and/or host institution while others do not permit that. Similarly,some awards require you to have a letter of support from the host institution at the time ofapplication. For the Fulbright Scholar award, there are three different categories: Teaching,Research, and Teaching-Research. The research award consists of activities related to research thatincludes scientific research, practice-based research, etc. The research work can be applied andcan take place in a laboratory, field, or an
additional campuses:Villanova University, Drexel University, and Gallaudet University. While all of these sites areprivate universities, they each offer distinct contexts and circumstances.The LTM Project builds on two past NSF ADVANCE funded efforts at RIT going back fifteenyears. In 2008, RIT received an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Catalyst award,Establishing the Foundation for Future Organizational Reform at RIT (#0811076), orEFFORT@RIT which identified career advancement barriers for RIT women faculty andestablished how well the university addressed issues in the recruitment, retention, andadvancement of women faculty. Results of a faculty climate survey [1] conducted as part of theproject, in conjunction with objective data review
into the expert-like practicesengineers might engage in to address challenges, but how and where engineers develop the abilityto engage in sociotechnical thinking throughout their careers is currently unclear. Sociotechnicalthinking is inherently complex, and while many engineering educators regard it as a critical skill,relatively little is understood about the learning experiences and processes needed to promotesociotechnical thinking. The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the literature on cognitivedevelopment and sociotechnical design theories and to envision a research area related to studentsand professional development of sociotechnical thinking in engineering design. In cognitivedevelopment, I highlight literature related to
tailored support. Through C2WEST, Black students could also further realizeand conceptualize the access they have to their own aspirations regarding future career and lifegoals.IntroductionIn this theory paper, the aspirational capital of Black students will be examined through theC2WEST framework. A variety of research has examined the aspirations of Black students inSTEM in addition to other types of capital that Black students bring to the fields [1]–[4]. Yossodefines aspirational capital as the “ability to maintain hopes and dreams for the future, even inthe face of real and perceived barriers” [5, p. 77]. In a systematic review, Denton et al. [2]examined twenty-eight different studies that mentioned aspirational capital among
students by using anenvironmental bioengineering technology in the classroom to increase student knowledge andengagement with sustainability, engineering and related core science concepts. This study aimedto enhance students’ knowledge of engineering technologies related to sustainability, and interestin engineering overall, through curricula that integrated bioengineering principles. The researchteam sought to answer the following questions: ● To what extent does engagement in biodigester-related science lessons influence students’ knowledge of bioengineering and sustainability issues related to food waste? ● How do students report their experiences with the lessons and their interest in engineering and STEM-related careers
part of the Business, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship team, Hyunjung also provides library services to the Cornell Tech campus in New York City. She currently serves on the Scholarly Communication Committee in the Engineering Library Division of ASEE.Sarah Lane, Cornell University Sarah Lane is a Business Librarian at Cornell University’s Management Library, housed within the John- son Graduate School of Management. Through her work at the library, Sarah supports the research and instruction needs of the College’s business students. She also provides career- and entrepreneurship- related research support to the wider Cornell community. Sarah has an M.S.I.S from the iSchool at the University of Texas at Austin
program has grown over its 28-year history to more than 1300 students peryear, the need for design reviewers has grown with it. This paper describes the system employedto facilitate industry engagement as advisors, mentors, and design reviewers. Results are sharedfrom industry volunteers and student reactions.IntroductionPreparing undergraduates for a successful transition into professional practice is one of the maingoals of engineering education. Prior studies have found employers asserting that undergraduateengineering programs do not adequately prepare early-career engineers for work in engineeringpractice [1] and that engineering curricula can be misaligned with engineering practice in fieldssuch as software engineering [2]. Studies have
faculty remotely, Accessing course materials, Accessing internships or practicumplacements, Accessing health services, Accessing mental health services, Accessingemergency aid, Accessing housing/food services, Accessing career services, Accessingfinancial services, Accessing advising services.Table 1Descriptive Statistics of 125 Students Transition Difficulty ID Type Average Dependent Polynomial No Yes Total Variable (58) (67) 125 Do you think this online learning will affect your retention Independent Type Min. Max. Average Variables:Accessing Integer 1 4 3bandwidth/Wi-FiAccessingequipment/devices
Transferable skill 7 Career skill 11 Life Easier life 5 Life Transferable skill 3 (18) Applications 3 (15) Enjoyment 1 Career skill
student’s adultmentor support network [9]. During the execution of the program, it was hypothesiszed thatcertain types of mentors, Purdue faculty, staff, and students, might prove more useful intransitioning to a professional career than others. Metrics were developed to measure thisinfluence within the support networks, and this paper provides the results of a study on theeffectiveness of that index. The balance of this paper will provide a review of the literature onRising Scholar students and the larger study results, the methodology of determining the ‘Purdueindex’, the results of the analysis, and conclusions from this work.Review It is reasonably well accepted that the current regimen of high stakes collegiate entranceexaminations does not
project management in engineering is typically of interest to engineers who want todevelop broader skills to advance their careers by learning the holistic aspects of bringing aproduct or program to market successfully [1], research has shown that engineering students whoare exposed to project management skills exhibit heightened sense of understanding andapplication of their coursework as well as develop self-regulation. [4]. As the world transitionsfrom a project management mindset to a more product-oriented approach, understanding thesenuances is essential for future engineers [5]. A broader perspective, business skills, anddemonstrated use of soft skills like communication and collaboration can set engineers up forfuture leadership positions
Paper ID #39415Conceptualizing Program Quality in Engineering Education Ph.D. ProgramsDr. Le Shorn Benjamin, University of Houston Dr. Le Shorn Benjamin has amassed over a decade of experience in the field of education. Her career spans local and international borders and have included roles in educational research, program administra- tion, higher education accreditation and K-12 teaching. She is the recipient of the Robert Newby Award for Diversity Efforts, the Central Michigan University College of Graduate Studies 2019 Outstanding Dissertation Award, a Central Michigan University Department of Educational Leadership
-campusinstruction.Key findings include the growth in civil engineering knowledge for each cohort regardless ofdelivery method. Learners consistently identified innovative activities like debates and livedemonstrations as the most impactful for student learning. They identified hands-on activitiesand field visits as the most engaging and memorable. At the end of each course, instructors self-identified as gaining knowledge of research-based educational methods, greater ease in teachingand managing a classroom, and confidence in assessing student learning. The innovativeteaching approach to pre-college education has encouraged new cohorts of high school studentsto pursue engineering as a career and current graduate students to pursue engineering educationas a
) is due to the historical and demographic foundations that are not inclusive to womenand people of color that these fields were built upon. In their research, Lee et al. [1] andBlackwell et al. [2] both discuss how these factors continue to contribute to theunderrepresentation of women and people of color in the STEM industry. This is attributed to the“leaky pipeline” phenomenon where women lose interest in engineering as their careerprogresses due to continuous barriers such discrimination, inequitable resources andopportunities [2]. This further contributes to the loss of interest in STEM as young women andpeople of color achieve new milestones in their careers. Fixing the “leaks” in this pipeline,starting with addressing the dysfunctions
influence students’ interest in engineering and impactfuture career choices [8].BackgroundProblem-Based Learning (PBL)Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered instructional approach that empowerslearners to conduct research, integrate theory and practice, and apply knowledge to solve ill-structured problems. In PBL, learners work together in collaborative groups to constructunderstanding through problem-solving [9], [10]; [11]. Through engagement in the problem-solving process, learners acquire knowledge and develop higher-order thinking skills [11]. PBLis based on the idea that learners should not be passive recipients of knowledge because passivityhinders a deep understanding of the presented material and its application to real-world
Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University (2016–2019), Department Head and Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech (2011–2016) and held faculty and administrative positions at Virginia Commonwealth University (2008–2011) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1998–2008). Her research interests include: Broadening Participation, Faculty and Graduate Student Development, International/Global Education, Teamwork and Team Effectiveness, and Quality Control and Manage- ment. In 2003, she received the CAREER award from the Engineering Education and Centers Division of the National Science Foundation. Dr. Adams is a leader in the advancement and inclusion of all in science, technology, engineering
campus, were important in the major selection process.To focus exclusively on which factors affect students’ aspirations to study chemical engineeringneglects the bulk of the process that produces chemical engineering graduates. For example, thereare many points in their academic careers that women may choose to enter or exit a chemicalengineering program. The problem of attrition in science, technology, engineering andmathematics (STEM) more broadly has been widely studied. The most famous study is theethnographic study conducted by Seymour and colleagues that investigated reasons why studentschoose to leave STEM. One of the most cited reasons for leaving STEM in the original study waspoor teaching in STEM courses; this remained true in the
Award in 2018, and was inducted into the Virginia Tech Academy of Faculty Leadership in 2020. Dr. Matusovich has been a PI/Co-PI on 19 funded research projects including the NSF CAREER Award, with her share of funding being nearly $3 million. She has co-authored 2 book chapters, 34 journal publications, and more than 80 conference papers. She is recognized for her research and teaching, including Dean’s Awards for Outstanding New Faculty, Outstanding Teacher Award, and a Faculty Fellow. Dr. Matusovich has served the Educational Research and Methods (ERM) division of ASEE in many capacities over the past 10+ years including serving as Chair from 2017-2019. Dr. Matusovich is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the
Paper ID #38320Investigating Engineering Practice Using Ethnographic Methods:Experiences of Student Observers at Multiple Field SitesProf. Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Brent K. Jesiek is a Professor in the Schools of Engineering Education and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He also leads the Global Engineering Education Collaboratory (GEEC) research group, and is the recipient of an NSF CAREER award to study boundary-spanning roles and competencies among early career engineers. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech and M.S. and Ph.D
Using Student Learning Outcomes in Construction Internships P. Warren Plugge, PhD Central Washington University Ellensburg, WashingtonAbstractInternships or co-operative learning experiences have proven a value for young professionals orstudents to gain hands-on experience and knowledge in their chosen degree and career path.Companies find value in this process as a process to identify potential candidates that would besuitable to hire as careered paid positions within the company and in many cases provide theopportunity to hire the student prior to their graduation. Construction management academia
Forrest Mims III’s Getting Started in Electronics. Prototypingcircuits with physical components provided mastery experiences that built a sense of personalself-efficacy and identity as an engineer, launching many engineering careers. We advocate forproviding these mastery experiences to non-electrical engineering majors to develop technicalliteracy. To this end, we developed an electronics course aimed at a broad, interdisciplinaryaudience which guided students through a series of projects teaching the fundamentals ofsoldering, circuits, and microcontrollers, then a guided, open-ended circuit design project. Wemeasured self-efficacy and sense of identity before and after participating in the design project.We found a 13% increase in self-efficacy
Chem- ical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning to understand engineering students’ identity development. She has won several awards for her research including the 2021 Journal of Civil Engineering Education Best Technical Paper, the 2021 Chemical Engineering Education William H. Corcoran Award, and the 2022 American Educational Research Association Education in the Professions (Division I) 2021-2022 Outstanding Research Publication Award.Dr. Vanessa Svihla, University of Texas, Austin Dr. Vanessa Svihla is a
of educational, professional and trainingopportunities across the state. Through their hands-on programs, we currently engage over 500post-secondary students in Colorado each year providing them with experiences that will aidthem in their future careers. COSGC partners with industry, NASA, and faculty in Colorado andacross the country to provide mentorship and project ideas for students. COSGC currentlyprovides limited funds to its affiliate institutions to support students and faculty in undergraduateand graduate research and education, including robotics projects, suborbital and orbiting satellitemissions. COSGC also provides statewide training workshops and design challenges, studentscholarships and student internships, with a focus on
and 2030. Thus, the state has created construction education programs inhigh school Career and Technical Education and community college which are supported by theAssociated General Contractors of Wyoming and have teamed with the University of Wyoming toprovide a pathway from secondary to post-secondary education and, eventually, a bachelor'sdegree in Construction Management. The program's unique feature allows students to acquireconstruction industry experience while continuing their education. A pilot program promotingeducational collaboration across various educational institutions in the state of Wyoming wasimplemented using Zoom Meetings and Meeting Owl Pro technologies. The findings provideinsight into connecting secondary and post
Represented a range of Science disciplineConstant comparison data analysisLimitations Sample not representative of STEM FacultyMethodologyWhat are the perceptions ofSTEM doctoral mentoring ofinternational STEM doctoralfaculty based in USinstitutions?1. When in Rome – Pragmatic Mentoring2. Science as the Big Joker – Science Culture as Universal;3. One Step in, One Step Out – Mimicking Whiteness.1. More akin to advising2. Prioritized disciplinary knowledge and career development3. Expectations of how students should show up4. Few were holistic in approach5. Few had training in how to mentor6. Lack of support for mentoring Belief in universality of science culture Both race and gender neutral Requires teaching the fundamentals without
]. In STEM fields, women face professional barriers in pursuing careers [5]–[7]. When itcomes to entrepreneurship in STEM, Roach et al. [8] estimate that male Ph.D. students in STEMfields are four times more likely than female students to have intentions to enter the workforce ascompany founders. Low female participation rates in STEM-based entrepreneurship pose several problems:First, to the extent that individuals form companies that solve problems they face or that arebased on their own experiences, the existing population of STEM-based firms is less likely tomeet the needs of women [9], [10]. For example, in an analysis of patent data, Koning et al. [11]found female inventors were more likely to create inventions that address female
Technology at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). BMET will be a 4-yearconcentration which prepares individuals for careers in medical and health facilities that use medical equipment,different application specific instruments like MRI machine, X-Ray machine, Ultrasound, Cardiac Catheters, ECG,EKG etc. These are the most in-demand skills in the engineering and health fields. To meet this market demand,the proposed concentration prepares learners with the necessary skills for the many biomedical career options inmajor health industries. The proposed concentration consists of a minimum of 122 credit hours and focuses moreon the general Engineering technology courses and in addition more CHEM/BIOL courses to prepare for thebackground information. New
awareness, audience awareness,and collaborative teamwork and leadership, as specified in ABET criteria 2, 3, and 5,respectively. Effective EC pedagogy and industry partnerships can be an effective andmeasurable approach to supporting these criteria.IntroductionInternational approaches to developing Engineering Communication (EC) skills include carefulassays of industry needs, employer expectations, and a continuous cycle of building career-relevant course content [1]. Researchers studying STEM student employability in East Asiahighlight written and visual communication modes as key opportunities for curriculardevelopment. Not surprisingly, whether internationally or centered in a US context, multi-modalcommunication is identified by both students
reviewer, Dr. Villani was awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence in 2013. Prior to joining FSC, Dr. Villani had a fifteen-year Computer Consulting Career in the Risk Management and Insurance industry. Throughout her career, she wrote articles and papers on the topic of Risk Management Information Systems and delivered several invited presentations at Risk Management Conferences as she was a recognized expert in the discipline.Dr. Ilknur Aydin, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Ilknur Aydin is an Associate Professor of Computer Systems at Farmingdale State College in New York. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Delaware in DE, USA and received her