, chapters, and research articles, and presents her research regularly through American Society for Engineering Education Pre-College Engineering Education Division, a division she has chaired. Her current research includes investigating how K-5 students experience design failure and engage in redesign; how simulated classroom environments can be used to help pre-service and in-service teachers practice facilitating argumentation discussions in science and engineering; and how close analysis of student work samples and classroom discussion transcripts can support pre-service teachers’ learning to notice.Prof. Manuel Alejandro Figueroa, The College of New Jersey Dr. Manuel Figueroa is an Associate Professor and chair of
to exclude their information.3.3 COVID-19 Setting To provide greater context to the setting in which this research was conducted, we mustacknowledge the COVID-19 pandemic and the situations in which that forced internationalstudents into. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, incoming international students were admittedinto a special virtual program designed to cater to their needs called Bound. This allowedstudents to take asynchronous classes while being in various time zones. While being at homewas safe and comfortable, it was also difficult for students to make connections with peers andparticipate in extracurricular activities. Despite the virtual nature of most meetings and events,being in a time zone more than 7 hours ahead made it
Educational Effectiveness.Dr. Daniel J. Laxman, Arizona State University Building on existing research, I use advanced statistical analyses and research methods to answer ques- tions regarding parenting, family relations, disabilities, and other topics. I also use these skills to evaluate the effectiveness of programs. I use R and other statistical software for my analyses and reports. I am continually expanding my skill set in statistics and data science to best answer research questions. Leaders in science, policy, and business committed to evidenced-based decision-making embrace the refrain, ”Data or it didn’t happen.” I have adopted this refrain as a guiding principle in my life and work
in electrical engineering with a specialization in power conversion. He also obtained his master’s degree in electrical engineering and bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (with minor in electrical engineering) all from Pitt. He was also one of the first original R.K. Mellon graduate student fellows through the Center for Energy at Pitt. Dr. Grainger’s research interests are in electric power conversion, medium to high voltage power elec- tronics (HVDC and STATCOM), general power electronic converter design (topology, controller design, magnetics), resonant converters and high power density design, power semiconductor evaluation (SiC and GaN) and reliability assessment, military power systems, DC system
● Use mind mapping to brainstorm Day 6 ● State-of-the art, market research, and design proposals Presentation Skills ● Guidance on creating a scientific/engineering poster Day 7 ● Guidance and practice oral presentations or “elevator pitch” Create, Test, and ● Students work on their prototype Day 8/9 Improve ● Daily project updates and feedback for improvement Demonstrate ● Wearable Device Challenge Day 10During the two-week program, we implemented a consistent and well-structured daily schedule.The aim was to keep students engaged and
andstudent affairs, and adequate resources), as well as a supportive academic (e.g., common courses,faculty advising, academically supportive climate) and co-curricular (e.g., study groups, socialactivities, career workshops) environment. The pinnacle of the best practices is an integration ofthese various layers and an assessment plan that allows practitioners to make changes.There are two types of research that has been conducted on LLCs: those that compare acrossmultiple programs and those that focus on one particular program. Research comparing LLCsacross programs have shown that they can have a positive impact on first-generation participants'transitions to college [2]; increased sense of belonging in their college [3]; and increasedopenness to
requiring large equipment may beable to implement remote control of physical equipment in a lab as presented by Gustavsson etal. [29].References[1] C. M. Toquero, "Challenges and Opportunities for Higher Education Amid the COVID- 19 Pandemic: The Philippine Context," Pedagogical Research, vol. 5, no. 4, 2020.[2] Y. K. Dwivedi et al., "Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on information management research and practice: Transforming education, work and life," International Journal of Information Management, vol. 55, p. 102211, 2020.[3] S. Keskin and H. Yurdugül, "Factors affecting students’ preferences for online and blended learning: Motivational vs. cognitive," European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning, vol
Coordinator for the Engineering Competencies, Learning, and Inclusive Practices for Success (ECLIPS) Lab in the De- partment of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Johnny is also a Graduate/Teaching Assistant to the Grad School Certificate Program - Preparing the Future Professoriate. He has a Master in Educational Foundations and Management and a Bachelor in Sociology. His research interests include STEM edu- cation (policy and foreign-born students and workforce), migration and immigration issues in education; international higher education/international students; and quality assurance in higher education.Dr. Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Homero Murzi is an Assistant Professor in
development of higher psychological processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1978.[7] L. Johnson, S. Adams Becker, V. Estrada, and A. Freeman, "NMC horizon report: 2015 K-12 edition," Austin, TX, 2015. [Online]. Available: https://www.nmc.org/publication/nmc-horizon-report-2015-k-12-edition/[8] C. Barron and A. Barron, "Seven surprising benefits of maker spaces," vol. 2017, ed: School Library Journal, 2016.[9] L. Fleming, Worlds of making: Best practices for establishing a makerspace for your school. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 2015.[10] L. Steier and A. W. Young, "Growth mindset and the makerspace educational environment," Masters of Arts in Education Action Research, St. Catherine
demonstrate an explicit connection to graduate education theory and criticalconstructs/concepts for success. Research has shown that addressing the topics in Table 1 cansignificantly impact student retention. These workshops provide students with tools forsuccessful degree navigation as well as a network of support at their institutions, in the broaderRDI cohort, and the larger online network. Underlying every session is the understanding that students are aiming to persist in anenvironment that was not designed for them. Through our sessions, we provided validation thatfeelings of not belonging are real and valid (Gardner & Holley, 2011; Gildersleeve et al., 2011;Wood et al., 2016), but also that they can succeed with supportive tools. To
, where she is currently a Professor. Her research interests include electrical machinery design, modeling and analysis of electric drives, and control of electric drives.Dr. Varun K. Kasaraneni, Gannon University American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Effect of evolving design requirements on students’ motivationAbstractIn 2008, Gannon University was awarded a National Science Foundation S-STEM grant (AwardNo. 0806735), known as Scholars of Excellence in Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS)which provided scholarship funding for academically talented students having financial need.Since then, the grant has been funded twice more in 2011 (Award No
Additive Manufacturing Lab were offered in the Fall of 2016. Thecourse focused on designing for 3D printing, and the course included 4 multi-week activities.The course met once a week for two hours, which is typical of the other laboratory electives inthe ME program.Activity 1 was focused on learning the basics of 3D printing. The lab periods were spent usingCAD to create solid models that incorporate best practices for 3D printing applications, such asdesigning to avoid supports and tolerancing for 3D printing applications. Students learned howto use Ultimaker Cura [3] as a slicing software. Students learned how to adjust settings in Curato optimize their prints to avoid supports, to reduce print time, to maximize the quality of theirsurface
B.S. in Computer Engineering from Xavier University of Louisiana and an M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership from Lamar University.Dr. Carrie A. Obenland, Rice University Dr. Obenland is the Assistant Director for Outreach and Research at the Rice Office of STEM Engage- ment. She as her PhD in Chemistry from Rice University, as well as her Masters. Her graduate work was focused on chemical education. She earned her BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.Mr. Roger Ramirez, Rice University I am currently the Assistant Director for Mathematics at the Rice Office of STEM Engagement where I co-facilitate the Applied Mathematics Program!. I also lead a student program called Introduction to Research
,mechatronics and computer science, the curriculum design that emerges from this paper willserve as a multidisciplinary educational tool.IntroductionEngineering education has been largely the same for decades: students sit for a lecture, dohomework, and then take an exam. However, as technological advancements bring attention tonew methods of teaching and learning, many fields have begun to re-evaluate how to best impartknowledge to ensure that graduates are competent and well-prepared for their role in theworkforce. Significant declines in enrollment over previous years have also indicated a need forreform. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a unique challenge for engineeringcurricula that rely heavily on lecture-based content delivery
quickly gather data on the feedback practices being [9] J. W. Creswell and V. L. Plano Clark, Designing and conducting mixed methods research. Sage Publications, 2017. their motivation and course engagement? employed in specific courses. This data can then be logged for reference, output for comparisons, or [10] J. Fredricks, P. Blumenfeld, and A. Paris, “School Engagement: Potential of the Concept, State of further evaluated
BOK states that many of these levels of cognitive achievement can onlybe obtained through the process of undergraduate education, postgraduate education, andexperience [4]. Additionally, the ABET Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, Criterion5 Curriculum, indicates students must build upon their “skills acquired in earlier course work” asthey culminate in a final design experience. In addition, the civil engineering program criteriastates graduates must apply knowledge in a series of progressive subjects [5]. The outcomes inthe BOK and ABET criteria indicate that learning engineering topics takes time in a progressivelearning process.Teaching requires vertical integration of material in engineering. A study of a representativesample
. Issues in Information Systems, 2020. 21(4).3. Dwivedi, Y.K., et al., Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on information management research and practice: Transforming education, work and life. International Journal of Information Management, 2020. 55: p. 102211.4. Georgiadou, A., S. Mouzakitis, and D. Askounis, Working from home during COVID-19 crisis: a cyber security culture assessment survey. Security Journal, 2021: p. 1-20.5. Lallie, H.S., et al., Cyber security in the age of covid-19: A timeline and analysis of cyber-crime and cyber-attacks during the pandemic. arXiv preprint arXiv:2006.11929, 2020.6. Furnell, S. and J.N. Shah, Home working and cyber security–an outbreak of unpreparedness? Computer Fraud
challenged, discussed, and updated to ensure it remains relevantwith the current research and understanding of how people most effectively learn. However, it isimportant to note that the model does not exist as a list of best practices—instead, it is acollection of fundamental components of teaching and learning within which a variety ofpractices can be applied. Model of Teaching & Learning C&ME faculty manage a student-centered learning experience which includes: • Knowledgeable, approachable, and enthusiastic instructors who: • Provide structure for new knowledge • Clearly articulate learning objectives • Utilize a variety of learning activities
Paper ID #34418 Amherst, where she was an NSF Graduate Research Fellow, and an Offshore Wind Energy IGERT Fellow. She earned a MSc in Leadership for Sustainable Development at Queen’s University of Belfast, and two BS degrees in Electrical Engineering and Applied Math at North Carolina A&T State University.Prof. Constantine Samaras, Carnegie Mellon University Constantine (Costa) Samaras is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. His research spans energy, climate change, automation, and defense analysis. He analyzes how energy technology and infrastructure system designs affect energy use and national security, resilience to climate change
different modalities (online, remote aneface-to-face) and deliberately designed online undergraduate Engineering courses and theircounterpart sections in face-to-face and other delivery modes, at a Tier I research university inthe Southwestern United States. Chaney [11] and Lee [12] recognize that most engineeringcourses' highly technical subject matter can be challenging and amplify the need for intentionalcourse design. The curriculum structure is imperative to satisfaction and academic achievement[13], [14], [15]. With the widespread applicability of this mixed-method, exploratory case studyto other courses within the engineering domain, new insight into a framework of course designcan be identified and explored. The study can be shared with
best practices and beliefs about extrinsic motivation have been failing for decades --and that it is time for a new approach?2. High Employee Turnover (Employees move on for different reasons): With the absence of Deming's SoPK lens, high levels of turnover should be expected because employees are not engaged, nor really a part of the team. Research shows that high pressure tactics, used by some managers to demand or control certain behaviors of employees, increases the voluntary turnover [10]. Absence of Deming's Leadership approach means managers cannot really tap into the talents of people by setting up learning PDSAs. Lacking an understanding of the variation between people means that managers are taught to believe they can
Bui, NPR, using datafrom National Science Foundation, American Bar Association, and AmericanAssociation of Medical Colleges] Compiling data on how well colleges do in recruiting and graduating women inSTEM majors can raise awareness and help spread best practices. For CS&E, Chronicleof Higher Education has used US Department of Education data to produce such aranking [21], which places Salisbury University, with 36% women, at the top of the listof public institutions, followed closely by University of Washington (35%) and fiveothers at 30% or higher. For private co-educational institutions, New School achievesan impressive 75%, with two other institutions scoring above one-half. Because womentend to consider factors such as safety
development. Here, it is important to remember that theentrepreneurial mindset focuses on one’s mental attitude and belief system, which is acquired andnurtured over time with continued practice, reflection and feedback. As explained by Carol S.Dweck, a change in mindset requires effort, practice, and challenging tasks [7]. Regardless ofwhether it is the entrepreneurial mindset or the growth mindset, practice and more practice canchange one’s beliefs and attitudes, which in return can instill and reinforce the entrepreneurialmindset. Common methods for integrating practice, reflection, and feedback into the curriculumcan be through semester-long scaffold projects, journaling, peer feedback, and formativeassessments.#4: Curriculum Design for Best
the scienceprofessions, researchers have identified an enduring strong association of science as a disciplinefor men [4]. This association of gender and career field also impacts young people before theycommit to a career path: middle schoolers have parroted the assumption that engineering is acareer for men [8].The Media and Women in STEMThese disciplinary norms and perceptions are reflected in the ways in which, and if, women inSTEM are portrayed in art, media, and popular culture around the world [3, 7, 9, 10, 11]. Themedia reflects the truth of underrepresentation in STEM [7, 10]. Of the 391 most popular STEM-themed YouTube channels, only 32 hosts presented themselves as female [9]. In acomprehensive study of entertainment media
convinced that “Participate indeveloping existing & new products & and operations” is an important high demand skill formanufacturing technicians, but that skill is currently missing in their workforce. Only 12% of thecollege faculty considered this skill as a significant skill for their graduates to possess. For theother case: “3D CAD & printing/ prototyping” is extremely popular, 60%, among faculty but amoderate, 36%, at best priority among the manufacturers. Thus, in Florida, an industry identifiedskills need, “Participate in developing …” is not currently a priority for the faculty andsubsequently not incorporated regularly in the curriculum, while the State-wide faculty interestin “3D CAD & printing/ prototyping” is extensively
and instructors assessment of student work and coursecomprehension. The net effect of these certifications is not only earned degrees, but employerability to validate prospective employee skill and knowledge outside of an academicenvironment.This paper presents the approach followed in developing in-depth, project-based learningopportunities using cutting-edge technology for the new academic pathway in cloud literacy andthe program outcomes. A discussion on the best practices and lessons learned whileimplementing the first year of the program is included.IntroductionThere is a significant shortage of experienced cloud professionals with 63% of U.S. organizationsexpecting this gap to widen in the next two years [1]. Cloud migration has
Professor in 2013 and Full Professor in 2019 . Dr. Chrysochoou’s general research area is environmental geochemistry, with a focus on site remediation, characterization and reuse of industrial waste and construction materials. Dr. Chrysochoou’s serves as the Principal Investigator of the project ”Beyond Accommodation: Leveraging Neurodiversity for Engineering Innovation”. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation Revolutionizing Engineering Department program, this 5-year project aims at transforming educational practices and cultivate the potential of neurodivergent individuals to contribute to engineering breakthroughsDr. Arash E. Zaghi, University of Connecticut Arash E. Zaghi is an Associate Professor in the
and practice in undergraduate and graduate students; and d) scholarship and researchabout STEM Education.Since its inception, SUNY LSAMP has collaborated with many institutions, with Stony BrookUniversity as the university center. SUNY LSAMP has been very successful in its mission.Together the Alliance has researched and attempted to alleviate and mitigate ongoing problemsfor underrepresented students in STEM. The Alliance has offered innovative programs anddeveloped powerful ideas to assist in the progress of its students. Faculty and staff have becomeadvocates for best practices at local and state levels.The SUNY LSAMP Research Grant reported that the Alliance was effective through many facetsof the project including continuity and the
studieswere and continue to be designed by the Director, who previously created a textbook ofengineering ethics case studies [53]. The U.S. Senate Hearing Panel case study implementation isfully described in her textbook [54] as an Ethics Laboratory. Project outputs from three of thefour case study projects are used as evidence for continuous improvement of ABET StudentOutcomes (3) and (4), which cover to effective communication and ethical and professionalresponsibility, respectively. Given the research on the impact of active learning teaching methods and the innovativecurricular design of the undergraduate Engineering program at Loyola University Chicago, theresearch questions for this study include the following: • What are the
Foundation Grant ”Reimagin- ing Energy: Exploring Inclusive Practices for Teaching Energy Concepts to Undergraduate Engineering Majors.” He has also co-developed a unique interdisciplinary course, Drones for Good, where engineer- ing students partner with peace studies students to design a quadcopter that will have a positive impact on society. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Mind the Gap: Exploring the perceived gap between social and technical aspects of engineering for undergraduate studentsAbstractWithin engineering education, there is a perceived distinct binary separating social and technicalthoughts. Students often