reliance on cloud computing and big data will continuously increase, andnew data-centric technologies and engineering approaches will be developed. Due to this rapidlydeveloping field, there is a need to track these trends and incorporate the corresponding developments intoour current science and engineering curriculum. Besides data science skills already taught in traditionalengineering curricula, such as mathematical, computational, and statistical foundations, the NationalAcademies guide discusses that key concepts in developing data acumen include domain-specificconsiderations and ethical problem-solving. This work-in-progress (WIP) paper will highlight the foundation of a comprehensive study toexplore data science education in two
taught in thissequence is basic programming.The programming instruction presented in ENGR 111 is an extension of the programming skillslearned in ENGR 110. However, ENGR 110 teaches programming basics in Python, whereas theENGR 111 instruction utilizes Arduino microcontrollers for its programming curriculum. Theprogramming instruction in ENGR 111 also forgoes standalone programming assignments forscaffolded modules that prepare students for an end-of-semester Cornerstone Project.Accordingly, students gain exposure to varying programming languages, and a wide introductionto software design concepts that help prepare them for the remainder of their academic andprofessional careers.In this paper, two semesters of ENGR 111 with two different
Northeastern University to focus on teaching and developing curriculum in the First Year Engineering program. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 What to Teach First, Hardware or Software? Improving Success in Introductory Programming CoursesAbstractThis complete evidence-based practice paper presents an analysis and lessons learned inintroductory engineering courses with content that includes problem-solving, algorithmic thinking,the use of microcontrollers, and C++ at a medium-sized private urban university. These coursesspecifically incorporate the integration of hands-on, project-based design projects with computerprogramming. The goal of the project work is to provide an
link to a digital portfolio of multimedia items such thatothers could then access a previous student’s story. This would allow engineering schools tocreate a museum of sorts with all their alumnus’ stories available to be viewed, and instead ofasking pioneers to spend significant time mentoring students, we could potentially allow studentsthemselves to explore stories and help them shift their own view of what the “Mythical Engineer”is for them.To start out this process, we would need to create these tools to help curate our stories. Then withthe tools in place, we could ask faculty and recent alumni to create a seed set of stories to start offan archive. Next, we would integrate story curation into our curriculum as activities/assignmentsthat
responsiveness to the persistence of FTIC students in STEM is understudied. Canmentorship alone, role modeling, and emotional support be the sole solution to improve femaleSTEM persistence? No. However, the institutional process will need to be situated with otherentities that can build and foster an inclusive environment through intentional student successpractices and curriculum development or modifications.Given the promising outcomes of mentoring, its success relies on its implementation, structure,and stakeholders [17]. Mentors should be formally trained to recognize students’ potential, bestewards of change and be capacity builders through intentionality [22, 25, 27, 41]. Likewise, thementees’ ability to receive support should be a prerequisite to
Intelligence (AI) applications have become an integral part of our lives, from socialapplications on smartphones to crewless vehicles. However, as they remain in the domain of“computer magic,” these new advancements of knowledge processing and reasoning using AI toolswill not be of a great benefit to humanity, unless a complementary education environment isprovided to help students and communities become involved in this scientific revolution early,ethically, and systematically. Introducing and exploring AI concepts and basics earlier in thestudents’ learning journey will help address the future AI job market needs as well as AI ethicsissues and will open the door for new innovative AI applications in all segments of life. The long-term goal of this
Paper ID #37119Work in Progress: A Systematic Literature Review of EngineeringEducation in Middle School ClassroomsMrs. Natasha Lagoudas Wilkerson, Texas A&M University Natasha Wilkerson is a Ph.D. student in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in engineering edu- cation at Texas A&M University. She received her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and her M.S. in Cur- riculum & Instruction from Texas A&M University. She is the President of the Cosmic Leap Foundation, Director of Space Club, and Co-Founder of Vivify, LLC.Dr. Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez is an
practices to target theretention of students, particularly those from historically marginalized communities. Accordingto reports from FIU’s AIM website for retention and graduation studies [13], some of theseactions and practices included:1. Changes in grading options – The No Credit (NC) grading option replaced a D or F in any University Core Curriculum course with an NC grade. While NC grades may be considered a negative impact on retention and graduation, they are less detrimental to a student’s success than Fs. Using the NC policy as an intervention helps bring about behavior change and thus increases the number of returning students.2. Implementation of an Early Alert system to identify at-risk students – Professors sent out early
NASA University Leadership Initiative (ULI) Project “Safe AviationAutonomy with Learning-enabled Components in the Loop: from Formal Assurances to TrustedRecovery Methods” and NSF Excellent in Research (EIR) project “Integrated Sensor-RobotNetworks for Real-time Environmental Monitoring and Marine Ecosystem Restoration in theHampton River”, the authors have successfully developed a research-based course on machinelearning and robotics for undergraduate engineering students at Hampton University. This paperpresents the goals, challenges, design process, engaging strategies, assessment /outcomes, andlessons learned for the new course. Besides, this paper also presents the integration of IBM AIcourse and NVIDIA machine learning modules, along
contexts, the effects of the policy change may not transfer to othercontexts.7 Conclusion and Future WorkWe examine two different policies, a time-restricted policy and a point-restricted policy, to seewhich policy aligned more with the goal of students only submitting well-tested, quality codesubmissions. Under the point-restricted policy, we experienced a modest increase in correct firstsubmissions. For future work, we shift our focus to tackle the testing aspect of submitting onlyquality code. Integrating more explicit testing components to labs will answer the question ofhow well students are testing these submissions, which is an important component to ensure Time-Restricted vs. Point-Restricted
Paper ID #38624First-Year Students in Experiential Learning in Engineering Education:A Systematic Literature ReviewDr. Gerald Tembrevilla, Mount Saint Vincent University Gerald Tembrevilla obtained his PhD in science (physics) education at the University of British Columbia. He served as a postdoctoral fellow in the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada and teaching and doing research on 1.) the integration of learning technologies to improve hands-on science, scientific argumentation skills, and 2.) examining the
University of Ulm (Ger- many, 2007-2010) and then an Associate Research Scholar at Princeton (2010-2013). His group’s research interests are in development and application of computational chemistry toward basic and applied studies for renewable energy and sustainability, and in 2017 he received and NSF-CAREER award. He also has interests in curriculum development for enhancing access to engineering curricula, and he currently serves on his school-wide DEI advisory committee.Dr. David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh David V.P. Sanchez is an Associate Professor in the Swanson School of Engineering’s Civil & Envi- ronmental Engineering department and the Associate Director for the Mascaro Center for Sustainable
due to the growth oftechnologies, fast connections, and the widespread use of mobile devices. As a result,cybersecurity education is in dire need of an innovative curriculum and teaching approaches.Game-based learning is one of the emergent and quickly evolving types of computer-basedlearning. Creating cloud services and ready-to-use cybersecurity training courses, with a focus onteaching and training cybersecurity algorithms is essential [3]. Providing a virtual lab offers apractical learning environment is a crucial step, to enable thousands of students to access onlinecybersecurity education [4]. A visual lab provides students with a simulated environment wherethey can gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools and techniques
skilled workforce as well as design and developnew technologies and products for the aerospace enterprise. BP-AE has leveraged the CoE’s goalsto expand recruitment, curriculum development, mentorship, and research collaborations tomaximize the overall impact of the program.The leading Institution (LI) has established track records in scholarly activities, recruitment, andeducation of African American and female engineering students. The addition of U-C will furtherenhance diversity with Hispanic workforce inclusion. The coalition members have alreadydeveloped long-term partnerships with stakeholders from AFRL, NASA centers, and otherrelevant institutions in terms of integration of research and education endeavors withdemonstrated success. The BP
interestedin developing a workstation that integrated as many of the necessary equipment in anelectricity/electronics laboratory as possible and that was economically viable, even forinstitutions with limited resources. To achieve this, the UTESA-OPEX consortium embarked onthe development of several technologies and resources that enabled the functioning of all theinvolved parts in a unified way as an educational ecosystem. Therefore, at the end of the projectdevelopment time, the research team had managed to develop a workstation, a practice board, anLMS platform with educational content, and an application for the interface with the workstation.Workstation:The workstation is the hardware that has been developed to incorporate the electronic boards
Paper ID #37309The ”besTech” Technology Practice Framework for Early Childhood Educa-tionDr. Safia Malallah, Kansas State University Safia Malallah is a postdoc in the computer science department at Kansas State University working with Vision and Data science projects. She has ten years of experience as a computer analyst and graphic de- signer. Besides, she’s passionate about developing curriculums for teaching coding, data science, AI, and engineering to young children by modeling playground environments. She tries to expand her experience by facilitating and volunteering for many STEM workshopsJoshua Levi Weese, Kansas
InitiativesInitiatives to address technical interview preparation for CS majors are expanding. Companiesand organizations alike are making resources available for students to prepare for technicalinterviews [1, 13, 26, 32]. In academic settings, institutions have also begun to expand theirresources and/or adjust their CS curriculums in an effort to foster student exposure to thetechnical interview process [8, 12, 35]. Moreover, academic scholars are now conducting casestudies and related interventions to tackle potential challenges that are associated with thetechnical interview process [7, 20, 23, 25].2.3.1. Persistent Finding – Performance AnxietyWhen observing prior efforts that highlight student performance during mock technicalinterviews, anxiety has been
require engineering education practitioners for an integrated, assets-based approach to engineering and computing identity development that draws upon identity theory andresearch, community cultural wealth as well as funds of knowledge and identity. Chicana feminism offersa framework for understanding and addressing the experiences and challenges faced by Latinaengineering and computing students. Here are practical ways engineering educators might apply Chicanafeminist principles in working with Latina engineering and computing students: • Valuing cultural heritage and identity: Encourage students to explore and celebrate their cultural heritage and identity and help them understand the ways in which their cultural experiences
, 2023 Creating and implementing a custom chatbot in engineering education Shameel Abdullah, Yasser-Al Hamidi, and Marwan Khraisheh Mechanical Engineering Program, Texas A and M University at QatarAbstractThis paper investigates the development and use of a chatbot in an engineering curriculum. Thechatbot helps students find course materials, answer general inquiries, schedule meetings withprofessors and teaching assistants, and much more. Students require assistance during their timeat university. College life is stressful, and tasks such as keeping track of deadlines, schedulingmeetings, and finding resources become daunting as the semester progresses. The constant emailexchanges about general course
students to succeedin the Professional Engineering Certification. This study will focus on the obstacles Puerto Ricanengineering students and graduates have that limit their possibilities of excelling in theProfessional Engineering Examination and improvements to the curriculum to increase thelikelihood of success in the P.E. exam.Author Keywords: Social Sustainability; Professional Certification; Diversity; Inclusion.Introduction and BackgroundConstruction and engineering education must integrate the social sustainability components ofdiversity, equity, and inclusion to improve the work environment and reduce unconscious biasesin the construction industry [2]. Diversity and inclusion promote the integration of differentcultures and groups that
Paper ID #39608Do Short-Term Diversity Trainings Have Lasting Effects?Dr. Laura J. Bottomley, North Carolina State University, Raleigh Laura Bottomley is the Director of Engineering Education for the College of Engineering at NC State University. She has worked in engineering education from preK-20 for more than 30 years, starting the Engineering Place for K-12 Outreach at NC State in 1999 and the Women in Engineering Program in 1998. She has been recognized with the PAESMEM award, once as an individual and once as a part of a program award, but her students would say that her Superbowl commercial was the greater recognition
robot useful,while the AR robot scored highly in the interest portion of the MUSIC model.This study highlights the potential of AR and VR technology to motivate students in the field of robotics. Theimplementation studied was an effective proof of concept, and future iterations will include a fully immersiveprogramming interface within a virtual environment to allow collaboration over shared tasks and resources, evenwhen geographically separated. Future iterations will also incorporate accessibility and inclusivity to a greater degreeby leveraging Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to integrate the tool effectively into the curriculum of anundergraduate engineering course.Keywords: Virtual Reality, robotics, Engineering Education
(focused on research),secondary (focused on teaching and/or service), and intersectional (aligned with identities ofscholars’ choosing). This integrated model engages scholars, mentors, and members of theadministrative team in authentic dialogue to promote a culture that differs from traditionalmodels of postdoctoral mentorship and development. Initial findings show that to maximize the progression of postdoctoral scholars, it isimportant to understand and address their self-identified issues surrounding mentorship andprofessional barriers that impede their success. The target audiences of this work are institutionalprograms, individuals who work with postdoctoral scholars, and those with an interest indiversifying and retaining future URM STEM
biases,incorporating culturally relevant curriculum, and demonstrating a caring pedagogy [4], [38],[39]. Further, faculty can enhance BLI student academic integration through opportunities toparticipate in research labs, and internships relevant to careers in engineering [38]. As such,much research has been dedicated to better understanding various factors that positivelycontribute to students' sense of belonging, including experiences within the classroom.Positionality As authors, we entered this research with a commitment to better understanding andsupporting the educational experiences of BLI engineering students in higher education. Ourteam consists of White, Black, and Latinx scholars. We took a social constructivistepistemological
lack representation forNative American students [7]. This repeatedly highlights the disparity of cultural diversity in manyuniversities, and subsequently, white-collar jobs.Another problem lies in the historically Eurocentric curriculum which ignores most minorities andtheir cultures [8]. This causes a mistrust between the historically Caucasian majority and peopleof color. In an act of self-determination, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) were established,with most hosting two-year degrees [9]. The 39 TCUs primarily serve geographically isolatedpopulations, hours away from other mainstream postsecondary institutions. Despite significantprogress and a steady rise in enrollment, TCUs have funding that limits their ability to further
students agreed or stronglyagreed that the system enabled them to identify areas for improvement in their interviewpreparation. The results from this work could be valuable for educators and administratorslooking to enhance their curriculum and integrate new technologies to improve the careertrajectory of students. We also hope to raise awareness of the effectiveness of using virtual realityas a career training approach to help students combat anxiety and gain practice usinglow-pressure interactive scenarios.1 IntroductionAs of March 2023, roughly 5.8 million individuals were seeking employment in the United States[1]. Although the hiring process can be intimidating for all applicants, it can be especiallydaunting for those new to the job market
Paper ID #39943Improving the Experiences and Retention of Black Students in STEMEducationDr. Hermine Vedogbeton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Hermine Vedogbeton is an Assistant Research Professor at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Her research interests include social justice, environment justice, ecosystem services, and women & the environment. She holds a Ph.D. in in Economics and a master’s in International Development and Social Change from Clark University.Crystal BrownDr. Gbetonmasse B Somasse, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Gbetonmasse Somasse is a faculty member in the Department of Social
participating students take courses and conduct research at different campuses. Bridge tothe Doctorate Scholars are also offered the opportunity to integrate an International ResearchExperience into their training during their stay in the program. Program design, best practices,and operation and comparisons to other diversity programs and national data will be presentedalong with the career outcomes of the over 100 participants. Of the 33% in engineering (of these97% completed the MS degree). To date over 50% of the NYC LSAMP Scholars havecompleted their Doctoral degrees.IntroductionThe NSF supported New York City Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NYCLSAMP) in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has spearheaded
improving the classroom experience for both students and instructors. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023How much deadline flexibility on formative assessments should we be giving to our students?AbstractRecent studies have proposed new ways of providing learning experiences and measuringstudents’ achievement of learning goals, grounded on the principles of growth mindset, masterylearning, and specifications grading. In one initiative called “A’s for All (as time and interestallow)”, students are given the support to achieve the proficiency they want (not necessarily an A)as long as they are willing to put in the time and effort, thus providing students more control
how the factors in a curriculum affect students and their successin engineering by answering two research questions (RQ). (1) What, if any, demographics factorsinfluence a student’s engineering GPA? (2) How does the course level affect the performance ofstudents in demographic groups shown to be significant in RQ1? Herein, it is shown that theprogression through an academic career affects students differently based on their demographics.Male students of color are shown to be the group most negatively impacted by certain effects.This work seeks to counter the common anecdotal fallacy that academic preparedness is theprimary driver between disparities in success as it is observed that gaps widen and narrow withtime through the academic levels