world.ePortfolios have become more prevalent in higher education as a tool to encourage studentreflection across all aspects of their lives [16]–[18]. A campus-level platform allows universitiesto support and integrate reflection at different levels: individual course assignments, curriculum-wide reflection, and inclusion of other university experiences, such as athletics, career services,and student organizations. This multilevel integration is crucial for achieving the full benefits ofreflection in education [19]. The use of digital platforms may enable new kinds of reflectivethinking [20] as students creatively curate different media types, including text, images, video,concept maps, and social media. Students develop their ability to integrate a
work. Mathematical modeling is an interdisciplinary mathematics topic that is critical andnecessary in STEM and non-Stem fields. The use of mathematical modeling in engineeringproblems has the potential to facilitate mathematics teachers’ understanding of engineeringconcepts and is advantageous as mathematical modeling is a practice standard in themathematics educational standards(i.e., Common Core State Standards for Mathematics [19]).In addition, mathematical modeling in engineering problems can help teachers counter the notionat the K-12 level that engineering is more or less a structured process of trial and error [4].These types of integrated problems would also allow K-12 mathematics teachers to gain a betterunderstanding of the
obtained his bachelor’s degree at the University of San Diego (USD) in Integrated Engineering. Assimilating to the culture of this predominantly white institution left Peters questioning if he could be an engineer and multiracial. Fortunately, the liberal arts emphasis of the school combined with research work in Engineering Education helped him to see his worth as a multiracial engineer. Peters’ current goal is to obtain a doctoral degree in Engineering Education at Purdue University to bring his cultural knowledge and values into Engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 (Re)membering Indigenous Spirituality into STEM Education: A Narrative
Teaching and Learning(associated with the norm of femininity). This is especially relevant as instructors aretypically hired without any formal training in pedagogy and have limited support orincentive to improve courses year-to-year nor to integration of curriculum beyond theirown specific teaching requirements. This challenge has been exacerbated by theaccelerating pace of educational technology available to both instructors and students.Examples of engineering leadership concepts that are delivered to engineering studentsand could support a cultural shift in instructors that would increase the femininity normassociated with non-technical content would be the exploration of personal values andorganizational values related to vision, mission and
Paper ID #38015Board 281: Examining Scripts of Whiteness in Engineering EducationDr. Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego Diana A. Chen, PhD is an Associate Professor and one of the founding faculty members of Integrated Engineering at the University of San Diego. In collaboration with colleagues, Dr. Chen is designing a new engineering curriculum to educate changemakers who understand that engineering is an inherently socio-technical activity. Her passion is studying and encouraging culture change in engineering curricula and spaces to shift engineering to be a field more inclusive of diversity in all forms. Her
notebook’s ability to aid teachers in assessingtheir students' learning within the engineering curriculum. Third, we evaluated the designnotebook's ability to assist students with connecting with other learners in the class andteachers with connecting with their students.FindingsTheme 1 - Utility to Student LearningThe facilitator interviews revealed their perception of the design notebook’s utility for thestudents, and one of the main utilities emphasized by the facilitators was that the designnotebook was an important additional tool to help students solve problems in theircommunities.Teacher 1: “And then we design from the notebook…". “... [the community] want the studentto progress this program and then we approve the solution to create another
programdestinations was conceived. Counsel was sought from faculty from across large land-grantuniversities, colleges, and institutes. Individuals with expertise in intercultural learning, programleaders, and administrators serving at the dean level with international program responsibilitieswere consulted. The development of a curricular framework that integrated their feedback wascreated. One modification to the proposed curriculum was the addition of cultural humility as afocal point. Subsequently, the course STS 115, Pre-departure Intercultural Learning was created,and a decision was made to pilot programs utilizing the draft curriculum.In 2022, engineering student study abroad returnees were asked to comment on gaps in their pre-departure preparation
and a starting point to adopt asimilar approach to training future engineers.METHODSARDEI content was readily incorporated into an existing graduate student courseThe two options for introducing ARDEI content into the graduate student curriculum were tocreate a new course or integrate content into an existing course. We chose to integrate contentinto an existing Professional Development Course in order to minimize extra time first-yeargraduate students would spend in class and to emphasize the importance of learning ARDEIconcepts alongside traditional professional development topics such as research safety,university library usage for research, presentation and writing skills, and fellowship writing.Finally, changing an existing course is
of organizations she is associated with. Learn more about Sreyoshi’s impact - www.ThatStatsGirl.com ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Engineering Interventions in My Science Classroom: What’s My Role? (WIP) Abstract This work in progress paper draws on data from year one of a multi-year project aimed atintegrating engineering into middle-school science classes. The expectation that middle schoolteachers integrate engineering into their science curriculum may be challenging as engineering-related content has not historically been part of teacher preparation. Particularly in rural areas, in-service teacher training related to engineering
requirements to be fulfilled by researchculminating in a patent application. The Pathways to Entrepreneurship (PAtENT) model aims tobring greater alignment between doctoral degrees and the rapidly changing employmentlandscape. Given that seventy percent of PhDs exit academic careers within three years [1],creating doctoral pathways that align with multiple career options is an imperative. We describethe PAtENT model, rationale and goals. Components of the pilot program will be explainedthrough a curriculum alignment describing key activities that respond to recommendation forSTEM graduate programs identified by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering andMedicine [2]: developing scientific and technological literacy and conducting original
Paper ID #39198Divergence and Convergence in Engineering Leadership, Entrepreneurship,Management, and PolicyDr. Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia Kathryn Neeley is Associate Professor of Science, Technology, and Society in the Engineering & So- ciety Department of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. She is a past chair of the Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division of ASEE and isDr. Rider W. Foley, California State University, Channel Islands Dr. Rider W. Foley is an assistant professor in the science, technology & society program in the De- partment of Engineering and Society at the
describe how topics of theprogram are connected [8]. Additionally, concept maps are simple to introduce to students andcreate, requiring minimal time to teach and integrate into an activity [9]. Concepts are defined in this study as ideas that are connected by linking words andphrases. Attached to these concepts are linking words and phrases. Linking words connect thecentral concept to the branching concepts or branching concepts to each other. A few examplesof linking words are “causes”, “includes”, and “requires.” Concept maps contain a hierarchicalstructure between concepts and cross-links between different branches within this hierarchicalstructure. Cross-links are relationships between concepts in different branches of the
growing incurricula through courses that focus on topics such as artificial intelligence, data science, dataanalytics, computer science, machine learning, and more [22]. While promising, these coursestend to be offered, much like other courses in the curriculum, as offerings that increaseknowledge of specific methods and tools, rather than providing students the opportunity toexperience their education as a continuum and progression of knowledge that supports theintegrated systems thinking mindset that is needed in an integrated/connected digital world.A growing number of graduate programs offering doctoral degrees in engineering education haveemerged since 2004, when Purdue University and Virginia Tech transformed engineeringfundamentals
equal access. Integral to this mission issupporting efforts to create diverse and welcoming campus communities for all students. Researchshows that institutions’ commitment and implementation of practices toward diversity, equity andinclusion (DEI) have positively impacted students and campus cultures [3, 4, 5]. There has beenan increase in institutional strategic activities including institutional political commitment andbroader efforts to create supportive institutional climates [6]. However, institutionalizing DEIshould be viewed as an ongoing process rather than a single action or outcome and requires thebuy-in of all institutional stakeholders. As such, certain institutions are further along in theirdiversity efforts than others, and the
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its focuson developing an equity mindset can be a valuable tool for engineering faculty andadministrators as they navigate the facets of faculty life and seek to improve the experiences ofdiverse student populations.Teaching and Learning Contexts in Engineering Teaching and learning contexts in engineering have been adapted over time to meet theneeds of students. As engineering adapted its teaching to fit the demands of the workforce, theneed for diverse viewpoints also emerged to contribute positively to the global engineeringworkforce. Although engineering adapted its teaching and curriculum, more needs to be done topromote equity. Achieving equity through work with faculty can potentially have a broad impacton diverse students. First
an engineering school of a four-year, R1 public research universitywith roughly 22,000 students. The purpose of the study is to understand the impact of theredesigned curriculum of a calculus sequence on students.ParticipantsAll 25 students who took the engineering math sequence in Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 wereparticipants, with 21 completing all three surveys. Of the 21 participants, 15 were male and 6were female.Data CollectionThe impact is evaluated using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data sources includeplacement test scores, pre-course and post-course surveys, and final exam grades. This sequenceis a two-semester sequence. All first-year students took a placement test prior to arrival. The pre-course survey was
liberal arts college in Pakistan. Dr. Memon received his graduate training in Mathematical Systems Theory at Georgia Institute of Technology. He is one of the founding engineering faculty at Habib University, and has been instrumental in the development of the engineering curriculum there. He has been interested in seamless integration of design education in the engineering curriculum, and has taught various courses in engineering design, design thinking, workshop practice, and capstone design. Besides design education, his interests lie in control theory and robotics. He has also served as Director for the Electrical and Computer Engineering program, and Assistant Dean for the School of Science and Engineering at
pedagogical arrangements thatprepare graduates for work in the twenty-first century [6].Many reforms have been developed that integrate industry and academia and engage students inindustrial practice and/or representatives from corporations into the academic experience. Maleand Kind described an approach that engages members of industry into their curriculum to betterprepare students for their transition into industry [7]. Industrial scholars’ programs can bringmentors into contact with students [8]. Mann et al discussed how the program at SwinburneUniversity has moved from a problem-based learning model to practice based to enhancepreparation of graduates for industry [9]. The model for Iron Range Engineering, which was thefirst experiential
, integration, andimplementation in the context of an autonomous robot competition [8]. Even without thecompetitive element, robotics is a well-regarded platform for multidisciplinary and multiskilledactivity.The junior-level design course was taught for the first time during the Fall 2022 semester. Insections that follow, details of the course structure and materials are presented, learningassessment approaches are discussed, and preliminary assessment results from the initial offeringare described. As a work-in-progress, a more detailed and comprehensive evaluation will takeplace at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year (after the course has been taught twice).Course DescriptionThe catalogue description for this new course is given below. EG 397
their studio course the same term. In thestudio course, students were asked to design a facade for an existing residence building oncampus. The students then had to use their mechanics knowledge and design a canopy for theentrance of the building that also integrated with the design of their facade. The objective was toallow them to see the feasibility of their designs. This project gave students the opportunity topractice design that is aesthetically pleasing but also structurally feasible. Thus, emphasizing thatthey cannot design abstractly without considering the structural integrity of their designs.The comments from the students in the end of term evaluation highlighted that despite projectsof this scale being enjoyable and beneficial to
futureengineers.Joint embedding models coupled with an interface would enable engineers to modify designsmore efficiently. Rather than reviewing a large text document and manually determining the mostpertinent requirements, a future application will integrate an AI assistant to assist the designer inidentifying the most vital functional requirements. Since the cost of making changes for functionalrequirements increases exponentially over time, identifying and controlling engineering changesat an early stage will be crucial to reducing the failure rate of a product. A knowledge system likethis could help private sectors improve their cost-efficiency and increase their productivity in thedesign process.Limitations: Several technical limitations of this work and
manufacturing, biomechanics, and other areas.Therefore, undergraduate BME students need intensive practical training on biomedical toolsand equipment to adequately prepare them for industrial careers. It is expected that upongraduation, most students would seek opportunities in industry [1]. Laboratories offer therequired real-world experience that is reported to significantly impact students’ learningexperience when integrated into the engineering curriculum [2].However, the use of physical laboratories comes with high monetary implications forinstitutions in terms of equipment acquisition, equipment maintenance, and staffingrequirements, especially in a rapidly evolving field like BME. Despite these challenges, thereremains an increasing industrial
accreditation and first-year course design.Dr. Karl Brakora, Grand Valley State University Karl Brakora is an Assistant Professor in the area of electrical engineering at Grand Valley State Uni- versity. He previously worked for small companies and as an independent defense contractor to develop advanced ceramic materials, radar, and novel electronic fabrication methods applied to the development of guided munitions, electro-optic imaging systems, and medical devices. At GVSU he maintains electronic prototyping courses and co-created the School of Engineering’s professional ethics curriculum, which has become his primary academic focus. Karl received his Ph.D. in Applied Electromagnetics from the University of Michigan.Dr
industry sponsored multidisciplinary project teams for senior design experiences is notnew [10], [11], we thought that integrating an active, role-playing approach would instill adeeper level of professional responsibility in our student cohort and add additional motivation fordelivering a functional prototype to the “customer”.To create organization and relevance for the associates, three pillars of operation, eachrepresenting a different dimension of project delivery, were scaffolded throughout the coursecontent. All design documentation and presentations were introduced to students within theframework of these three pillars (Figure 1). Figure 1: Three pillars of operation were scaffolded through the 30-week course series. The
Hoffer, “Introduction,” in Cultivating STEM identities. Strengthening student and teacher mindsets in math and science, 2016, p. 19.[43] H. B. Carlone and A. Johnson, “Understanding the science experiences of successful women of color: Science identity as an analytic lens,” J. Res. Sci. Teach., vol. 44, no. 8, pp. 1187–1218, Oct. 2007, doi: 10.1002/tea.20237.[44] R. Dou and H. Cian, “Constructing STEM identity: An expanded structural model for STEM identity research,” J. Res. Sci. Teach., vol. 59, no. 3, pp. 458–490, Mar. 2022, doi: 10.1002/tea.21734.[45] S.-C. Fan and K.-C. Yu, “How an integrative STEM curriculum can benefit students in engineering design practices,” Int. J. Technol. Des. Educ., vol. 27
has a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Dayton and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University.Dr. Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan Lisa Lattuca, Professor of Higher Education and member of the Core Faculty in the Engineering Education Research Program at the University of Michigan. She studies curriculum, teaching, and learning in college and university settings, particularly how facDr. Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan Joi Mondisa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering and an Engineering Education Faculty Member at the University of Michiganˆa C”Ann Arbor. Dr. Mondisa holds a PhD in Engineering Education, an MS in Industrial
numerical andtextual feedback. For example, if players did not identify the correct soil type they will see at theend “Incorrect soil type analysis”. Such textual feedback was included in order to provideimmediate feedback to the player, along with the numerical scores.ResultsIn the initial three years of this project, we gradually implemented three different versions ofGeoExplorer at four different universities, reaching a total of approximately 500 students in theperiod of 2016 to 2019. During this period, we iterated the game by addressing software bugsand feedback we received from students and instructors, as well as by fine-tuning the curriculum,when possible, and the supporting materials for an effective implementation. We report here
and hardware capabilities, increasing accessto global information and instant communication.Laboratory programs can help students develop an entrepreneurial mindset by providingopportunities for them to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to real-worldproblems. Through hands-on experience in the laboratory, students are exposed to the process ofdesigning, prototyping, and testing innovative ideas, similar to the process of developing newproducts in industry. Laboratories mimic the cohesive integration of social, institutional, andcultural environments, both at the individual level and the group level which entrepreneurshipaims to bring about. Considering the importance of laboratory instruction in science, design andengineering
eight years as a K-12 teacher in Connecticut, where she maintained a focus on providing a varied learning environment and dif- ferentiated instruction for all types of learners. She received her Master’s Degree in Modern Languages from Central Connecticut State University in 2011. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic Studies and her teaching certificate from Connecticut College in 2001. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction at UConn’s Neag School of Education.Dr. Arash Esmaili Zaghi, P.E., University of Connecticut Arash E. Zaghi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He received his PhD in 2009