, equity and inclusion (DEI). Simple exposure to adiverse environment in the classroom does not fully prepare students to succeed in a similar real-world environment.In order to best prepare students for post-graduation roles, we must incorporate DEI into ourcurriculum. Education in these issues promotes their awareness of the topic and allows them toexplore their own implicit bias in a safe environment. Practicing our teaching with similarthought, we must assess the student outcomes in a manner which is reflective of our ownunderstanding of these issues and aims to minimize performance gaps due to disparities betweenstudents.Systems Engineering is an ideal platform to promote student awareness of global inequities inthe world as well as explore
period [1].ABET, founded in 1932 by seven professional engineering societies under the name Engineers’Council for Professional Development, completed this reevaluation in response to pressure fromengineering educators who felt the pre-2000 criteria were restricting educational customization.Additionally, there was further tension between the poorly meshed engineering graduates’ skillsand industry needs [2, 3]. The new agreed-upon criteria saw a transition toward specific learningoutcomes and away from facility and resource possession. An example of this can be seen in the2022-2023 ABET accreditation policy 5(d) whereby an engineering department’s curriculum isrequired to include: (d) a culminating major engineering design experience that 1
thesame matter as changing our courses could be.Besides pressure from the government, another relevant impact was the recent experienceswith COVID-19. This pandemic was already mentioned in the introduction as a reason for thedelay in the curriculum update. Besides this, COVID-19 was also a great disruption for oursocieties. From the perspective of education, it was on the one hand a pressure cooker forinnovation (e.g. Adelowotan (2021), Adnan and Anwar (2020), Karma, Darma, and Santiana(2021), Van Wyk et al. (2020)). On the other hand, it also showed the fragility of oureducation system. Despite our best efforts, there are caveats in the development of thelearners attributable to the situation during COVID-19. Maybe not in knowledge
Foundation. The authors also acknowledge the Norm Asbjornson College ofEngineering’s Bryan Innovative Instructional Grant Program and the MSU Writing Center’sIntegrating Writing into STEM Grant Program for support. Special thanks to Writing CenterDirector Michelle Miley for meaningful discussions.References[1] C. D. Grant and B. R. Dickson, "Personal Skills in Chemical Engineering Graduates: The Development of Skills Within Degree Programmes to Meet the Needs of Employers," Education for Chemical Engineers, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 23-29, 2006.[2] M. C. Paretti, L. D. McNair, and J. A. Leydens, "Engineering Communication," in Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research, A. Johri and B. M. Olds, Eds. Cambridge: Cambridge
Paper ID #38596Making Meaning through Mentorship: A Student-Led Layered Peer Men-torshipProgramMiriam Howland Cummings Ph.D., University of Colorado Denver Miriam Howland Cummings is a mixed methods social science researcher. She earned a BA from Rice University and recently completed a PhD from the University of Colorado Denver while serving as a graduate research assistant for the Urban STEM Collaboratory. Dr. Howland Cummings’ research focuses on engineering education, K-12 education, and the measurement of latent constructs.William Taylor SchupbachProf. Tom Altman Tom Altman received his B.S. degrees in Computer Science
community where students learned about and practice sustainability. Bielefeldt served on the ASCE Body of Knowledge 3 committee and the Program Criteria Task Committee. Bielefeldt is a licensed P.E. Professor Bielefeldt’s research interests in engineering education include community engagement, sustainable engineering, so- cial responsibility, ethics, and diversity. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Future World Vision integrated into a First-Year Civil Engineering CourseAbstractCivil engineering (CE) has faced stagnant or declining enrollments in recent years, in contrast tomajors such as mechanical engineering that have been increasing
challenging the masculinist culture associated withengineering. And through this, we will simply produce more engineers. However, evidence for the first of these two propositions is not as unambiguous as wemight like. Two National Research Council (NRC) reviews offer “limited evidence for many ofthe benefits predicted or claimed for K-12 engineering education[8], and “not extensive”evidence for early engineering education impacting “achievement, disciplinary knowledge,problem-solving ability, and ability to make connections between [STEM] domains”[9].Similarly, a survey of over 20,000 Year 6 and 11 students in the UK found “that there iscurrently little detectable evidence of an impact of …engineering interventions on the
inall thirteen categories than their male counterparts and White workers. Another study looked atthe gains individuals from minoritized backgrounds made between 2010 to 2018 in degreeattainment overall then specifically in STEM. The findings indicated increased bachelor's,master's, professional doctorates, and research doctorates attainment in Black, Latinx, AsianAmerican, and others but still trailed their White counterparts [7]. Within each year and eachdegree designation, minorities were graduating in higher numbers than previously seen;however, those numbers remain below 30% combined for all Black, Latinx, Asian American,and other minoritized groups [8]. To better understand why those numbers remain low despiteefforts on behalf of colleges
engineering schools and industry: A strategic initiative,” in 2018 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2018, pp. 1–6.[4] J. D. Bransford, A. L. Brown, and R. R. Cocking, How people learn, vol. 11. Washington, DC: National academy press, 2000.[5] Hart Research Associates, “It takes more than a major: Employer priorities for college learning and student success,” 2013.[6] R. Korte, S. Sheppard, and W. Jordan, “A Qualitative Study Of The Early Work Experiences Of Recent Graduates In Engineering.,” in 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition, 2008, pp. 13–94.[7] E. Goold, “Engineering students’ perceptions of their preparation for engineering practice,” in The 6th Research in Engineering Education
to report the skills or experiences that are mostimportant in their decision making to hire experienced employees. Respondents againemphasized “soft skills” like communication and teamwork, but also noted relevant experience,leadership or project management experience, and technical knowledge.DiscussionIn response to the survey results obtained from industry professionals, a number of curricularchanges were implemented. First, the fifth-year master's degree was restructured to include anindividual graduate project requirement once again. However, rather than strictly requiring thedevelopment of a novel research effort, students were also permitted to select a topic extendingfrom the interdisciplinary team design project. For example, a
Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Homero is the leader of the Engineering Competencies, Learning, and Inclusive Practices for Success (ECLIPS) Lab where he leads a team focused on doing research on contemporary, cultur- ally relevant, and inclusive pedagogical practices, emotions in engineering, 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
Lawrence National Laboratory focusing on com- putational analysis for nonlinear seismic analysis of Department of Energy nuclear facilities and systems. After joining SFSU in 2016, she established an active research lab at SFSU with a diverse group of under- graduate and Master’s level students. For her engineering education research, she is interested in exploring how to use technology such as virtual reality and 3D printing to enhance student engagement. She is an active member of ASCE, ASEE, and SEAONC.Dr. Zhaoshuo Jiang, San Francisco State University Zhaoshuo Jiang graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineer- ing. Before joining San Francisco State University as an assistant
, some promising practices uncovered in this study are similar to best practices formilitary student support described within the literature. For example, Participant C’s institutionhas a military awareness class for undergraduates and a transition class to help nontraditionalstudents (especially veterans) transitions to higher ed. Both classes use military principles in tobenefit military and non-military students [24], [26]. Recognizing the important similarities inbenefits between these classes and other classes in research lends weight to the idea that sharingthese promising practices could be beneficial to increasing support for military students in thecontext of higher engineering education in the western United States.ConclusionLittle
CHE LabAbstractA multi-dimensional survey was created and administered to better understand the change inself-perceived and actual student abilities in a CHE laboratory course between two differentstudent cohorts. One cohort experienced a traditional lab structure with a companion face-to-facelecture course (N=47), and the other cohort included pre-lab modules integrated with in-labactivities that served as intentional scaffolding for the student learning experience (N=18). Theoverall study was motivated by the desire to understand the impact curriculum revisions have onstudent experience and abilities, with the goal to improve the educational experience usingevidence-based practices. The guiding research questions driving this facet of the
academic leadership, having served as Chair of the University Research Council, Chair of the Council of Chairs, Chair of the Undergraduate Council Program review committee, Chair of the Graduate Council Program review committee, and Chair of the School of Aca- demic Affairs committee. He has been associated with ABET USA since 2001 and has served as the Commissioner for the Computer Accreditation Commission (CAC), ABET Visit Team Chair, and Program Evaluator for BSc in Computer Science and BSc in Information Systems. Dr. Wyne has secured several grants, including Full Bright, and has served on numerous international Ph.D. thesis committees. He is also a member of the editorial boards for 8 international journals
to enroll in an engineering major in college compared to a control group.This study describes the efforts of the faculty in the Division of Engineering Technology in theSchool of Architecture and Engineering Technology at Florida Agricultural and MechanicalUniversity (FAMU) to host a summer camp on campus in the summer of 2022 and its impact onparticipating students.Key Components of Successful Hands-On Engineering Technology Summer Camps:In order to ensure that FAMU's summer camp was successful, the team identified key principlesto guide the recruitment, selection, curriculum, and class design. Research has shown that certainkey elements are essential for hands-on engineering technology summer camps to be successful inattracting
Osunbunmi, Pennsylvania State University Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi is an Assistant Research Professor, and Assessment and Instructional Spe- cialist at Pennsylvania State University. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Engineering Education from Utah State University. Also, he has BSc and MSc degrees in mechanical engineering. His research interests in- clude student engagement, design thinking, learning environment, evidence-based pedagogy, e-learning, broadening participation in STEM education, sustainable energy, and material characterization. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Return to the Teaching Trenches – Lessons Learned, and Lessons Re- Learned: An
. Prior to beginning that role, she spent five years an Instructor in the Mechanical Engineering and Expe- riential Engineering Education Departments at Rowan. Kaitlin has a BS in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University and an MS and PhD in Environmental Engineering in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 The Effect of a Collaborative Environment on Engineering Students' Social NetworksAbstractIn this full student-led research paper, we examine how collaborative learning impacts the socialnetworks of engineering students. We believe this is important because it will provide us withinsight into
annual conference. The Engineering and Humanities Special Interest Group(SIG) is one of approximately twelve SIGs operating as communities of practice within CEEA-ACÉG that bring together individuals working and researching within a particular area. TheEngineering and Humanities SIG in particular aims to create space for those who study theintersections of engineering and humanities, those who teach at these intersections, and non-engineers who bring their perspectives to engineering environments. As in most large academicorganizations, the SIG’s membership and engagement is not necessarily representative of thewider landscape of Canadian engineering education. While our SIG aims to reflect the work ofscholars, teachers and practitioners at the
Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer with over 30 years of consulting, academic and research experience. He is currently a Professor of Civil Engineering at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Enriching student learning through compelled active participation in a coastal resiliency courseAbstractAs the primary commissioning source for civil engineers for the U.S. Coast Guard, it isimperative that our graduates understand the projected impacts of climate change – sea level rise,altered hurricane patterns, and other associated hazards – on coastal infrastructure. At the UnitedStates Coast Guard
Certificates from Virginia Tech in Engineering Education and Future Professoriate and from USFQ in Structures for Construction Professionals. MiguelAndres’s research includes Architectural and Civil Engineering Project Management, Sustainable and Resilient Urban Infrastructure, and the development of engineers who not only have strong technical and practical knowledge but the social awareness and agency to address global humanitarian, environmental, and social justice challenges. For him, social justice is a concept that should always be involved in discussions on infrastructure. Related to STEM education, Miguel Andres develops disruptive pedagogies for STEM courses as a tool for innovation, and assessing engineering
Paper ID #36878Improving Gender Equity in Engineering—Perspectives from Academia andLiteratureBrianna N. Griffith, University of Arkansas Brianna Griffith currently serves as a graduate research assistant at the University of Arkansas while pursuing a M.S. in Engineering Management. She received a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Arkansas in May 2022. .Dr. Eric Specking, University of Arkansas Dr. Eric A. Specking serves as the Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management and Retention for the Col- lege of Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Specking received a B.S. in Computer Engineering, a
designed to take, at most, one ninety-minutelecture. The “Water Filtration Activity” was first implemented in the engineering design coursein Spring 2022. (See Appendix C.) It is designed to take a maximum of two ninety-minute lectures.In addition to engaging students in STEM, the activities also bring awareness to potential socio-economic differences and public policy. This is a work-in-progress and the research teamhypothesizes that there is also the potential for an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.The activities are presented to first-year courses but are also part of upper level courses. It ishypothesized that by repeating the activities, students will gain a deeper understanding of diversity,equity and inclusion.Literature
2022-2023 academicyear, a pilot decision matrix will also be developed to aid faculty and instructors to furtherpromote and support the implementation of inclusive practices in engineering classrooms. Thecontinued refinement of the menu and creation of both the website and decision matrix are thenext steps in the development of an inclusive classrooms toolkit that can be used across allengineering classrooms and curriculums.Introduction and Background Minoritized and underrepresented students have historically experienced prejudice anddiscrimination within and outside of their classrooms, negatively impacting their educationaloutcomes. In 2018, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reports that in terms ofcollege
questions: 1. How can participation in a faculty learning community (FLC) enable or nudge engineering faculty to adopt and personalize mindful reflection and best practices? 2. How and to what degree does faculty participation in an FLC impact engineering college culture? 3. To what degree does faculty participation in an FLC impact engineering student belonging and success?To create the FLC, at least two faculty members were recruited from each of five departments.Together with the principal investigator (PI) team, the FLC has around 15 members. In addition,one research assistant and one or two evaluators usually attend sessions. The FLC meets once permonth for eight months during the academic year, on Friday mornings, a time
diligent execution of the plans. This paper presents our learningexperiences from launching the BS in construction engineering program at The Citadel to: i) identify thekey challenges and obstacles encountered in developing a new program and how they were overcome, ii)provide recommendations for best practices in launching a new college degree program, iii) todisseminate the lessons learned from the launch process and to encourage other institutions to considersimilar programs, and iv) to identify areas for improvement in existing construction engineering programsand suggest strategies to implement the improvements.An Overview of The Program Development ProcessDevelopment of the new BS in Construction Engineering program from internal discussions
- ground is in Material Science and Engineering, with an emphasis on Biomaterials Design. She is inter- ested in, broadly, how best bridge engineering practice and education. More specifically, she is interested in how to support teachers in teaching engineering, and studying how students and teachers engage with engineering specific practice.Dr. 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 ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023
Year ward, 2012 ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Building a Sustainable Institutional Structure to Support STEM Scholars – Work-in-ProgressIntroductionThis paper describes preliminary findings and outcomes from a five-year, NSF-sponsored project(Award #1565066) at Purdue University Fort Wayne to increase the number of students whocomplete engineering, engineering technology, and computer science degrees [1]. The objectivesof this project are to (a) increase graduation rates of the STEM cohorts; (b) build the foundationfor a sustainable institutional structure and support STEM scholars and other students; (c) carryout research designed to advance understanding of the
Course," Educational Researcher, vol. 50, no. 4, pp. 205-213, 2021.[17] R. Nerio, A. Webber, E. MacLachlan and D. Lopatto, "One-year research experience for associate's degree students impacts graduation, STEM retention, and transfer patterns," CBE-Life Sciences Education, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 1-9, 2019.[18] J. Fogarty, L. Dunlap, E. Dolan, M. Hesse, M. Mason and J. Mott, "Learning Communities in Community Colleges," 24 May 2021. [Online]. Available: http://wacenter.evergreen.edu/node/1746.[19] S. Otto, M. Evins, M. Boyer-Pennington and T. M. Brinthaupt, "Learning Communities in Higher Education: Best Practices," Journal of Student Success and Retention, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 1-20, 2015.[20] P. R. Lockwood and E. M. Hunt
professional skillslike communication and lifelong learning in order to adapt to the needs of their industry.However, graduates hired in computer engineering and electronics frequently lack the abilitydesired by employers to concisely communicate their designs and technical results [4]. Forexample, Campi and colleagues researched communication skills in a project-basedMicroelectronics course designed to simulate an industrial environment [4]. This study wasdriven by the need for professionals in the microelectronics engineering industry to be able toreport individual, specialized work to team members and supervisors. The authors emphasizethat communication "becomes even more important when the graduate has to face, in the courseof his/her professional