Paper ID #33970A Comprehensive Review of U.S. Minor Degrees in Aerospace, Aeronautical,and Astronautical Engineering and Unmanned Air SystemsDr. Thomas A. Ward, Cedarville University Dr. Tom Ward currently works at Cedarville University in the Mechanical Engineering department. He has worked at several universities in both the US and Southeast Asia, since shifting from federal employment as an aerospace engineer with the US Air Force in 2006. He is an experienced lecturer in aerospace and mechanical engineering, specializing in propulsion, thermofluids, design, and energy. He has served as associate dean, research director
Elizabeth Litzler, Ph.D., is the director of the University of Washington Center for Evaluation and Re- search for STEM Equity (UW CERSE) and an affiliate assistant professor of sociology. She has been at UW working on STEM Equity issues for more than 17 years. Dr. Litzler is a member of ASEE, 2020-2021 chair of the ASEE Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and a former board member of the Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN). Her research interests include the educational cli- mate for students, faculty, and staff in science and engineering, assets based approaches to STEM equity, and gender and race stratification in education and the workforce. She was awarded the 2020 WEPAN Founders Award
Paper ID #34426Lab Every Day!! Lab Every Day?? *&%#ing Lab Every Day!? ExaminingStudent Attitudes in a Core Engineering Course Using Hands-on LearningEvery Day of ClassDr. Erin A. Henslee, Wake Forest University Dr. Erin Henslee is a Founding Faculty and Assistant Professor of Engineering at Wake Forest University. Her research spans biomedical engineering, e-sports, and STEM education. Prior to joining Wake Forest she was a Researcher Development Officer at the University of Surrey where she supported Early Career Researchers. She received her BS degrees in Engineering Science and Mechanics and Mathematics from Virginia
Paper ID #34687Community Designers: A Pilot Virtual Community Codesign SymposiumIng. Pamela Cristina Silva Diaz, PamLab Design and Engineering Pamela Silva D´ıaz is a mechanical engineer with experience in appropriate technology, participatory de- sign and humanitarian innovation. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2012 and obtained her Master of Science in the same field at the University of Michigan in 2014. Through her business, PamLab Design and Engineering, she blends strategic design facilitation with mechanical engineering services to co
central component of the value for the community partners. Thisdiffers from many of the early adopters of service-learning, where the service was typicallydefined as time spent within the community or in the partner organization [1]. Nearly 90% of thestudents studied in Where’s the Learning in Service-Learning [2] were from placement-basedapproaches. It is not surprising, therefore, that many of the models for community-engagedlearning were designed with placement-based approaches in mind. While such models can beuseful in engineering, they lack the context of the project experience that adds dimensions notaddressed in earlier models. A project deliverable is central to many engineering experiences,while the project process, including activities
approach to inquiry.Five (5) male junior and senior electrical engineering students who had taken at least two electriccircuit courses participated in this study. The participants were asked open-ended questions viathink-aloud protocol to explain real-world electrical incidents. They were expected to verbalizetheir thought process and learning of circuit concepts. The analysis was guided by the skills aspectof the engineering habits of mind framework, where students use mental models and toolsnecessary to make educated choices and use approaches to thinking when solving problems insimilar or new contexts. All participants generally used mental tools associated with electric circuittheory, which indicated that students use mathematical models and
focus. Throughthis instructional culture, students are increasingly well equipped to tackle complex, ill-defined problems and to develop the mindsets necessary for making meaningfulcontributions to society as confident engineers.PurposeThis work communicates the contents and design of a preliminary instrument suite with apurpose of enhancing student learning and development as engineers as informed by data.The data will span student- and faculty-generated assessments with a mind towarddeveloping a holistic view of learning, development, and performance in engineering anddesign. Innovation stems directly from identifying problems without known solutions andin spaces with current solutions that aren’t acceptable. This is how engineers
to date on engineering education research on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) in the classroom. 2. Prior teaching experience for some faculty may consist of their experience as teaching associates during their undergraduate or graduate education or from observing other faculty. Many faculty, especially those in research institutions (R1), may not have taken a course dedicated to teaching engineering students such as the ‘College Teaching in Engineering’ course offered at The Ohio State University. 3. Even for those faculty who have background knowledge on JEDI in the classroom, training can help grow their confidence as inclusive-minded instructors.Therefore, to initiate a change in the
Paper ID #32705Measuring Connections: Novel Methods and FindingsDr. Elise Barrella P.E., DfX Consulting LLC Dr. Elise Barrella is the founder and CEO of DfX Consulting LLC which offers engineering education and design research, planning and consulting services. She is a registered Professional Engineer and was a Founding Faculty member of the Department of Engineering at Wake Forest University. She is passionate about curriculum development, scholarship and student mentoring on transportation systems, sustainabil- ity, and engineering design. Dr. Barrella completed her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Georgia Tech where
Paper ID #33440Assessing and Communicating Professional Competency Development ThroughExperiential LearningDr. John H. Callewaert, University of Michigan John Callewaert is Director of Strategic Projects in the Office of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, College of Engineering, University of Michigan. He previously served as a program director with the University of Michigan’s Graham Sustainability Institute, Director of the University of Michigan- Flint’s Office of Research, and the Director of the Institute for Community and Environment at Colby- Sawyer College. He completed doctoral study in Resource
and industry professionals to interact in an informalsetting1,30.With this interaction in mind, there are a few more issues to consider, first and foremost beingthe likelihood of academics to be a member of a professional society in the first place. Based onprior research currently in review, academics in engineering technology tend to have a largeamount of industry experience and potential for professional society membership and continuedinteraction with their peers. Further work in this area focuses on students and their affiliationswith professional societies31, and the subsequent effect of that affiliation on their identity withinthe engineering community.Ansmann et. al.32 mentions that membership in a professional society is a powerful
Paper ID #34155Haptics in AviationDr. Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University Afsaneh Minaie is a Professor and Chair of Engineering Department at Utah Valley University. She re- ceived her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. all in Electrical Engineering from University of Oklahoma. Her research interests include gender issues in the academic sciences and engineering fields, Embedded Systems De- sign, Mobile Computing, Wireless Sensor Networks, Nanotechnology, Data Mining and Databases.Mr. Joshua D. Neeley, Utah Valley University Joshua Neeley is an Electronics Engineer working for the United States Air Force. He received his B.S. in
Culture in Ecuador,” presented at the 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Jun. 2020. Accessed: Oct. 04, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/understanding-students-perceptions-of-dimensions-of- engineering-culture-in-ecuador[9] G. Hofstede, Culture’s consequences: The dimensions approach., 1st ed. SAGE Publications, 1980.[10] G. Hofstede, G. J. Hofstede, and M. Minkov, Cultures and organizations: Software of the mind, 2nd ed. New York, NY, US: McGraw-Hill, 2005.[11] G. Hofstede, “Dimensionalizing cultures: The Hofstede model in context,” Online readings in psychology and culture, vol. 2, no. 1, p. 8, 2011.[12] M. Minkov and G. Hofstede, “Is National Culture a Meaningful Concept?: Cultural Values
readiness, and itsultimate goal is increasing retention in this population [1], [2]. In addition to cohorting studentsin STEM courses, the GELC program requires students to co-enroll in a learning strategiescourse. The course is designed to develop self-regulatory, academic, and social-psychologicalcompetence for students through its three primary units: Habits of Professionals, Habits ofLearning, and Habits of Mind. An overarching goal of the course is to support students inbecoming successful STEM students and future engineering professionals. While the course is inits fourth iteration, the Fall 2020 semester marks the first use of the LASSI within the learningstrategies course. Our approach went beyond using the LASSI as a measure of
University. He received his Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Carnegie Mellon University. His interests are in how undergraduate students learn, and especially, in critical thinking and how students draw meaningful con- nections in traditional college content materials.Dr. William M. Marcy P.E., Texas Tech University Professor and Director of the Murdough Center for Engineering Professionalism and Ethics Texas Tech University Lubbock, TexasDr. Ramakrishna Biswal, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela Dr. Ramakrishna Biswal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. He received his Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the
, makerspace, and moment of time; however, there are somestrategies shared that can be permanent changes to ultimately support engineering educator’sgrowth in incorporating prototyping, projects, and makerspaces in their curriculum. Thesefaculty development lessons learned represent the important themes of service, leadership, anddiversity and inclusion for engineering and makerspace faculty and staff. Ultimately, we hopethese lessons learned provides an opportunity for faculty and makerspace staff to shift theirawareness towards the contextual aspects of equity and inclusion (Secules, 2020).ReferencesSecules, S. (2020, October 12). 'Eat Your Veggies' Research: Why I pursue qualitative research for an audience of quantitative-minded engineering
, mentioned gains from the modules and theopportunities to choose their own path through the course. These gains are expressed in terms ofachieving a deeper understanding of engineering and aligning choices to personal values andinterests. Both groups seem to gain a broad perspective of the different areas and dimensions ofengineering, as well as an understanding of the different Immersed Program opportunitiesavailable in the college. This broad perspective appears to support students who feel certainabout their interest by inspiring them to explore beyond their initial ideas and ‘remainopen-minded.’ The students who mention feeling uncertain, find in the array of modules areas ofengineering that appeal to their interests, skills and values, gaining
Paper ID #34252Work-in-Progress: Computer Simulations to Deliver Inquiry-BasedLaboratory Activities in MechanicsMr. Jacob Matthew Cook, Oregon State University Jacob Cook received his Honors B.S. in Bioengineering and his Honors B.S. in Electrical and Com- puter Engineering from Oregon State University in Spring 2020. During his undergraduate studies he was a researcher and software developer for the Koretsky Education group, focusing on web-based JavaScript physics simulations. His primary research interests include engineering education, biomed- ical devices/instrumentation, integrated circuit design, computational
recent research focuses on engineering education and learning sciences with a focus on how to engage students better to prepare their minds for the future. Her other research interests include empirical studies to assess impact of good supply chain practices such as coordinated decision making in stochastic supply chains, handling supply chains during times of crisis and optimizing global supply chains on the financial health of a company. She has published her research in Journal of Business Logistics, International Jour- nal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management and peer-reviewed proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education.Dr. Sharon Lynn Chu, University of Florida Dr. Chu received her
theirprofessional responsibility and understand the role of engineering in a systems perspective.The focus group analysis also indicated that the impact of an intervention is partially dependenton the context in which it is embedded. Engineering educators should be mindful of the coursecharacteristics (elective or compulsory and placement in the broader degree program) andstudent characteristics (major and year of study) when considering the transferability of ESIinterventions. These factors also come into play when considering the objective or intendedimpact of the instruction. Ethics instruction can serve different learning goals such as awareness(sensitivity to ethical issues students may encounter), decision-making (ability to take ethicalactions), or
Paper ID #32702Developing Undergraduate Water Program Courses: Meeting the Needs oftheEgyptian WorkforceMr. Mohammad Al Mestiraihi, Utah State University Mohammad Al Mestiraihi is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Engineering Education Department at Utah State University. Before joining USU, Mohammad was a Master’s student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Oklahoma State University. Mohammad also holds another Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology ( JUST ) in Jordan. Besides, Mohammad also has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Al Yarmouk
participants make the transition from high school to college withacademic, personal, and social support. Certain LLC activities emphasize the importance ofwomen in engineering and the social benefits of a career in engineering, and participants maydevelop lasting relationships with like-minded students and faculty.The motivational benefits of this program component include potential intrinsic value and asense of belonging bolstered by a context rich in situational interest. Further, significantprosocial and communal value, and positive identity formation can be generated in LLCcontexts. Costs include time and effort to participate, and competing activities paired with loss ofvalued alternatives when choosing an LLC.Supplemental Instruction (SI) &
Paper ID #33399Mapping Trajectories of Researcher Development with QualitativeLongitudinal Analysis: An Executive SummaryMrs. Renee Rigrish Pelan, Ohio State University Renee Rigrish Pelan is an Engineering Education graduate student at The Ohio State University. She is working on the AISL grant as a Graduate Research Associate under Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez. She holds an M.S. degree in Industrial & Human Factors Engineering and a B.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Wright State University. Her research interests include diversity in engineering, teaching methods, and informal learning environments.Dr
] E. Seymour and N. M. Hewitt, Talking about leaving: Why undergraduates leave thesciences. Boulder, CO, USA: Westview Press, 2000.[4] C. Drew. “Why Science Majors Change Their Minds (It's Just So Darn Hard).” The NewYork Times, November 4, 2011. Accessed: Mar 1, 2021. [Online]. Available:https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/06/education/edlife/why-science-majors-change-their-mind-its-just-so-darn-hard.html.[5] Lape, Nancy K., et al. "Integrating Theory and Hands-On Practice using UnderwaterRobotics in a Multidisciplinary Introductory Engineering Course." 2017 ASEE AnnualConference & Exposition. ASEE Conferences, Columbus, Ohio. https://peer.asee.org/28561.2017.[6] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Occupational Outlook Handbook: Mechanical
- Champaign Lawrence Angrave is a Fellow and Teaching Professor at the department of computer science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). His interests include (but are not limited to) joyful teaching, empirically-sound educational research, campus and online courses, computer science, engag- ing underrepresented students, improving accessibility and creating novel methods that encourage new learning opportunities and foster vibrant learning communities.Prof. Suma Bhat, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign Suma Bhat is Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign, USA. Her primary research interests are natural language processing and she
Journal of Mixed Method Research. Dr. Headley is devoted to designing effective research studies with the potential to generate well-justified answers to complex questions about how students learn given variations in their health, homes, classrooms, and schools.Dr. Amy Trauth, University of Delaware Amy Trauth, Ph.D., is Affiliate Faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware and Science Instructional Specialist at New Castle County Vo-Tech School District in Wilm- ington, DE. In her role, Amy works collaboratively with high school science teachers to develop and implement standards-based curricula and assessments. She also provides mentoring, coaching and co- teaching support to
, participants filled out basic demographic information about themselvesand their school setting. As compensation, participants were entered in a drawing for a gift card.Of the 127 respondents, 59 identified as female, 51 as male, 5 as cisgender, 1 as nonbinary, 1 astransgender and 1 as questioning. Additionally, 42 identified as Asian, 2 as Black/African, 48 asCaucasian, 7 as Hispanic/Latinx, 2 as Pacific Islander, 19 as more than one race or ethnicity and7 preferred not to answer. Additional data and percentages are reported in Table 1. The surveythen asked participants to describe a reflection activity they had been asked to complete by theirinstructor in an engineering course in the last year. Keeping this activity in mind, students werethen asked
Education: International Perspectives on Curriculum Change, Sense Publishers, Springer, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 2017.[12] J. E. Mills and D. F. Treagust, “Engineering Education – Is Problem-Based or Project-Based Learning the Answer,” Australasian Journal of Engineering Education, The Australasian Association for Engineering Education, Inc., pp. 2 – 16, 2003.[13] L.S. Vigotsky, Thought and language, Cambridge, MA: M.I.T Press, 1962.[14] L.S. Vigotsky, Mind in society, Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1978.[15] A. Kozulin, “Vygotsky’s theory in the classroom: Introduction,” European Journal of Psychology Education, Vol. XIX, No.1, pp. 3 – 7, 2004.[16] W. Damon, “Peer Education: The Untapped Potential
Paper ID #32659Lessons Learned: Adapting to Aid Faculty for Teaching in a PandemicDr. Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Stephanie Cutler has degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, and a PhD in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. She is an Assistant Research Professor and the As- sessment and Instructional Support Specialist in the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education at Penn State as well as a co-founder of Zappe and Cutler Educational Consulting, LLC. Her primary research interests include faculty development, the peer review process, the
the game would benefit from collaborationwith educators who can provide insights to a young student’s mind. Moving forward, the authors areworking with more teachers, especially those who do not have a background in aerospace, to obtainfeedback. Hopefully, approvals will be granted soon to allow students playing the game to be surveyed toobtain a richer set of feedback.AcknowledgementsSupport for this project was graciously provided by NSF project REvolutionizing Diversity OfEngineering (REDO-E) (project 1730693).References[1] Data USA: Aerospace Engineers. 2018.[2] Elam, M. E., Donham, B. L., & Soloman, S. R. (2012). An engineering summer program forunderrepresented students from rural school districts. Journal of STEM Education