, culminating in a recent fundamental change (Fall 2022) to teach statics in a “Studioformat” characterized by cooperative and experiential learning. My account will provide bothqualitative and quantitative data to indicate that the Studio format is effective and worthy ofcontinued use and refinement.1. Background Narrative.My first era of teaching, starting midway through my graduate studies in Theoretical and AppliedMechanics (T&AM) at Cornell University in 1997-2000, and continuing from 2001-08 in theDepartment of Civil Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, wascharacterized primarily by direct lecturing in front of a board. Indeed, with little formal training,my teaching modeled how I was taught (Felder & Brent
engineeringIntroductionWomen now have better access to higher education compared to previous generations. A studyshows that women's participation in higher education in recent years has surpassed that of men[1]. However, this increase in enrollment by women in higher education does not lead to greaterwomen representation in leadership and decision-making positions. For example, in the field ofeducation, a study by Riquelme [2], found that the number of woman rectors at Chileanuniversities belonging to the Consortium of State Universities of Chile (CUECH, in its Spanishacronym) is only 16.7%. According to the data, these leadership positions are highly dominatedby men, meaning there is an overrepresentation of males in said positions. The presence of agender
and characteristics previouslyreported. The diversity of the self-selected team members (most commonly 4-6), as measured bythis diversity index, reveals a marked trend for teams to have a lower diversity index comparedto their departmental, class, or course makeup, exposing some probable implicit biases onidentity. Some other results show how diversity impacts team performance differently dependingon the prevalent characteristic of the group. The analysis provided in this paper offers criteriaand methodology applicable to institutions and situations to quantitatively assess diversity thatcan lead to practical guidelines and even policies.IntroductionDiversity is currently sought as a necessary component of engineering education [1] required
-2000 CIP code, which is still available for use by NCES and not assigned to any other discipline.This paper reports the results of activities targeted at learning more about the role that theIntegrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) keyholders and Technical ReviewPanels (TRP) play in the CIP code system, and begins laying out a strategy for influencing areclassification.IntroductionCIP stands for Classification of Instructional Programs, a coding system managed by the U.S.Department of Education [1]. NCES, the National Center for Education Statistics, is the agencythat collects and manages the data [2]. CIP codes are used to classify educational programs for awide variety of purposes, including which areas of study are considered
-efficacy, and career satisfaction(Noel, Miles, and Rida, 2022). LEGACY intentionally models these research findings and usesfoundations of programs like the REACH Scholars Program to provide an improved experiencefor minoritized STEM postdocs.Program Description Aspects of LEGACY was modeled after Purdue University’s Reinvigorating Engineeringand Change History (REACH) Scholar Program using Walker et al.’s (2008) multipleapprenticeship model focused on graduate engineering students exploring multiple academicpathways with a community of supporters to be prepared for a career in different disciplines(Zhu et al., 2011). Figure 1 shows how the program goals of REACH have been expanded uponby LEGACY to support postdoctoral scholars. As shown in
concepts by creating innovative instructional resources and conducting interdisciplinary quasi-experimental research studies in and out of classroom environments. Dr. Menekse is the recipient of the 2014 William Elgin Wickenden Award by the American Society for Engineering Education. Dr. Menekse also received three Seed-for-Success Awards (in 2017, 2018, and 2019) from Purdue University’s Excellence in Research Awards programs in recognition of obtaining three external grants of $1 million or more during each year. His research has been generously funded by grants from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), Purdue Research Foundation (PRF), and National Science Foundation (NSF
outcomes from two semesters of its teaching. Integrated andsynergistic deployment of suitable pedagogical approaches is found to be very important forthe execution of the course; and its resource-intense nature and high student workloadrequirements appear as potential challenges.1 Dhanani School of Science and Engineering, Habib University, Karachi (Pakistan)2 Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Oxford (UK)IntroductionExperiential, hands-on minds-on, active learning approaches like learning through makingand doing, and project-based learning have been known to benefit student learning as theypromote creativity, engagement, critical thinking, and collaboration by making studentsactive producers of knowledge rather than
three robotics These activities fulfill ETS1-1-3, PS2, and PS3 asbadges: What robots do, How robots move, and students design grippers, understand how Design a robot. Complete these activities to forces produce robot motion, and how earn all three badges! molecules come together to form polymers!What Robots Do︱Day 1Introduction Key Conversation PointsDay 1 begins with a brief introduction of soft • What do you imagine a robot looks like (size,robots, comparing the attributes to traditional shape, materials, etc)?mechanical robots while also highlighting their • Who do you think is building these robots?use in
treatedexactly the same in only 12 states, and each state has different policies. Currently, there 2are two states that are the most restrictive (Illinois and Kansas) that totally block 4-yearET grads, even if the individual has a PhD in Engineering from an institution that hasABET EAC accredited engineering programs. This prohibits 4-year ET grads from; 1)pursuing higher salary positions available that require professional licensure, and 2)owning their own engineering company.ET grads are forced to take the FE exam only in states that permit licensure of 4-year ETgrads. In the two “hell-no” states ET grads are not valued for their ability to protect thepublic
experience andentertainment to generate awareness as well as exploring the application of modern technologiessuch as 3D printing at the point of need as a mean for a potential solution for food insecurity [1].Several study reports focusing on college students reported that about 20-40% of the studentsface food insecurity across the US college campuses [2]–[6]. The main goal of this socialexperimentation is to explore the opportunity at the intersection of food & entertainment forawareness of food equity, security, safety issues, explore new innovations & knowledgeretention among students. The educational goals of the 12-week project was to: Develop an awareness on the topic of food inequity issues, nutrition security and health
devices from phones totablets to laptops. The high-quality visual experiences have led to a transition in sometechnologies in higher education, including textbooks. After about 100 years of static, papertextbooks being the primary resource for many engineering courses, online homework andinteractive textbooks have become more common and may be preferred with students who aredigital natives [1, 2]. Many interactive textbooks contain educational animations, which aremulti-step interactive visuals that present and explain new course concepts in small steps, orchunks, which aligns with cognitive load theory [3, 4].Computer-generated animations have become ubiquitous in online games, films, and web-basedvideo sites, like YouTube. However, educational
Engineering DesignProgramConstanza Miranda, PhD 1*, Elizabeth Logsdon, PhD 1, Amadea Martino Smith 11 Johns Hopkins University, Biomedical Engineering DepartmentABSTRACTThis is a work in progress. To instruct design abilities in undergraduate engineering students, it iscommon for programs to engage in problem-based learning projects. In addition, project-based instructionis often done with students in teams and these teams have formal or informal leadership structures. In thiscontext, the success of the student project is usually attributed to the mindset of the leader, managementstyles, team dynamics that are cultivated by the leader, as well as a clear team structure and goals. Thisvertically operating leadership model is manifested as an
design, and engineering education. He is currently on the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc, a senior member of the IEEE, and a member of ASEE. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Educating Engineering Students Innovatively: A Model for Improving Retention and Academic Performance of Black Upper-Level StudentsA. IntroductionIn a study of the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering pre-engineering program, almost 700 engineering students were analyzed that were enrolled throughthe HBCU (FAMU) partner of the joint college [1]. Of the students who completed the pre-engineering program, 72% eventually graduated from the university with a
framework was based upon theories in cognitive load, transfer, and instructionalresponsiveness. Through the exploratory case study design and pre- and post-interviews withcourse instructors, three main themes emerged: (1) cognitive challenges were often related to theabstraction and transfer of engineering concepts and skills; (2) comprehension was facilitated byfostering collaborative learning and autonomy; and (3) there were frequent timing issues withinstructional pacing and differential rates of task completion. Findings suggest that STEMintegration requires content mastery, pedagogical content knowledge, and attention towardstransfer, particularly in the teaching of engineering design to reduce cognitive load. Scientificconcepts such as energy
its instruction across the state. The event was intended to expose the teachers tosome elements and components of an SMS, connect them with our industrial and educationalpartners, and help them with the implementation of manufacturing programs at their institutions.During the Workshop, high school educators participated in three training sessions including 1)Introduction to Manufacturing Automation, Industry 4.0 and Smart Sensors, 2) ProgrammableLogic Control (PLC), and 3) Industrial Robot Programming. Key industrial partners conductedpresentations and equipment demonstrations for the participants to help them incorporate theteaching of manufacturing technologies into their institutions’ STEM curricula. This paperdiscusses the imparted
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for skilled workers across a range of energy sectors because ofretirements, infrastructure growth, and changing energy technologies [1]. Science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and a diversified workforce are the essentialbuilding blocks to accomplishing the U.S. Department of Energy's mission. Further, theConsumer Energy Alliance has indicated, STEM education is a must for the next generation ofenergy workers as a STEM bachelor's degree nearly doubles the likelihood of working in theenergy industry. Currently, the energy industry is facing three key workforce challenges: (i)technical and soft skills gap, (ii) lack of awareness of job opportunities, and (iii)underrepresentation of minorities and women. The adoption
Engineering Collections & Research Analyst to spend timedirectly interfacing with departments to complete analysis and assessments, enhancing liaisonrelationships, and using subject-specific knowledge to support RII.To meet demands, strengthen human resources, and leverage skill sets the Research Impact &Intelligence department was formed and the Provost’s Office is funding an additional positionfor the team. RII collaborates with principal investigators and delivers competitive intelligencereports on several grant proposals, and has already collaborated across many campus units as canbe seen in Figure 1. The Research Impact & Intelligence department represents a relatively newtype of department for academic libraries and presents
improveeducational outcomes, especially among undergraduates in the early stages of their academicprogram [1], [2]. In introductory computer programming courses, where inordinately high drop-out rates have been reported [3]–[5], early feedback can play a vital role in supporting studentsuccess and retention. Computer systems capable of automatic grading and feedback generationhave gained considerable traction over the past two decades. Recent literature on automatedfeedback and assessment examines key benefits, opportunities, and challenges of the consideredpractice [6]–[8]. Our study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by examining theeffectiveness of optional no-credit programming exercises featuring automated real-timefeedback in motivating
responses were decisive for students to embrace new sustainabilityperspectives. Finally, the research also provides insight into future curriculum strategies fordeveloping engineering education for sustainability.1 IntroductionEngineers have consistently been recognised for their ability to solve problems that addressbasic human needs. These abilities have framed the profession’s fundamental mission toimprove the quality of life and contribute to a sustainable future [1]. However, before the 21stcentury, engineering was considered “the art or science of making practical application of theknowledge of pure sciences” [2]. This definition raised the importance of technical andproblem-solving skills in the engineers’ profile [2], prompting a
Saldana’s work (2019).The following table introduces all the themes that we transformed into masks to explore the marginalizedexperiences of Black PhD students at PWIs. The reason we chose to represent the narratives by usingmasks are-we anticipated the magnitude of the audio-visual elements of emotions and metaphors ofmarginalization through different “masks” will prove to be profound tools for reflection. Also, masks canhelp enhance a theatrical experience if we perform the narratives as ethno-theatre.Table 1: Masks and all the identity hats description Masks (Themes were transformed into masks) Definition of each identity-related mask Model Student Mask Navigating as Black student at Predominantly
different active learning classroom environments by assessing them with the established Collegeand University Classroom Environment Inventory (CUCEI). The focus of this paper centers on a singleinstructor that has flipped then added active learning techniques across a steel design class and a computermodeling class. To see if, and to what extent, active learning impacts the classroom climate, data frombefore and after active learning were compared. As part of this, CUCEI compares climates based on sevenpsychosocial dimensions: personalization, involvement, student cohesiveness, satisfaction, task orientation,innovation, and individualization. This paper examines: 1) how climates change between traditional andactive delivery, 2) does the quantity of
research experiences (CUREs) for undergraduate students somake research accessible to a more diverse group. In this study, they can succeed in STEM. Three models of CUREs will bethe introduction-level lecture was given to freshmen as part of the developed in this project to engage students in addressingUNIV 100 Student Success class. Data was collected during thefirst academic year before and after the I-CUREs course common and diverse research questions,implementation at Jackson State University. Research projects including 1) Introductory-level CUREs (I-CUREs), 2)related to a range of cutting-edge technologies including advanced
-focused laboratory report writing.Introduction Engineers need to have strong communication skills to carry out their day-to-day workand to advance in their careers. Engineers spend almost two thirds of their overall work time onsome form of written or oral communication [1]. Of that, half the time is spent on writtencommunication – preparing proposals, reports, memos, feasibility studies, white papers,operating manuals, engineering specifications, business letters and responding to emails. Rhodes[2] summarizes it well in his paper that “Long after most professional engineers have ceased tointegrate a differential equation, they are still required to write technical reports”. Despite the importance and the amount of time engineers
University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Liyu Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He received his Ph. D. in Computer Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo in SeptembDr. Hansheng Lei ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Early Integrating of Industry Certification Objectives into Modern Cyber Security Degree CurriculumAbstractWe have recently created a new bachelor’s degree in cyber security (B.Sc. CS) [1] to address thenational and pressing needs for cybersecurity specialists, cyber-crime analysts, incident andintrusions analysts, IT
project is open-ended and requires the students to make a series ofassumptions, depending on the data available, to complete their technical analyses. Further, thestudents must deliver their analyses through technical memoranda, reports, and presentations.This course structure follows Wiggins’ framework for authentic assessments [1, 2].The objectives of the present work-in-progress study are to assess the impact that interacting withmuseums has on the technical and professional development of the students. Two cohorts ofstudents are studied, the first cohort is currently (2022-2023 academic year) taking the aerospacestructures courses at Clarkson University, while the second cohort took the courses during the2021-2022 academic year. Two cohorts
ThinkingAbout Learning and Teaching(1) Vercellotti, M. L. (2018). Do interactive learning spaces increase student achievement? Acomparison of classroom context. Active Learning in Higher Education, 19(3), 197-210.(2) Yang, Z., Becerik-Gerber, B., & Mino, L. (2013). A study on student perceptions of highereducation classrooms: Impact of classroom attributes on student satisfaction andperformance. Building and environment, 70, 171-188.(3) Murillo-Zamorano, L. R., Sánchez, J. Á. L., & Godoy-Caballero, A. L. (2019). How theflipped classroom affects knowledge, skills, and engagement in higher education: Effects onstudents' satisfaction. Computers & Education, 141, 103608.(4) Clinton, V., & Wilson, N. (2019). More than chalkboards: Classroom
game-based learning elements intoan existing curriculum that teaches undergraduate linear algebra via an inquiry-orientedpedagogy. The aim of this paper is to discuss the game design strategies used in connecting gamebased learning to inquiry oriented methods.1 IntroductionAn introduction to linear algebra is widely accepted as an important, albeit being challenging,course for engineering undergraduate students. It is an important foundational course for manyengineering students as it provides the ability to apply mathematical constructs in real-wordproblem based settings that are essential for any engineering discipline [1]. Many strategies havebeen proposed to help teach linear algebra across various modes, representations and
degree.Additionally, it helps students avoid waiting for a missed course to be re-offered in a latersemester. Forbes [1] has reported that the average bachelor's degree graduate in the United Stateshas roughly $38,000 in student loans upon graduation. Reports like this reveal yet another reasonthat proper academic advising is crucial. Well-executed advising helps students avoid wastingextra time and spending unnecessary money by ensuring they take only the required courses fortheir degree and avoiding extra ones. This also enables students to join the job market faster,thereby helping to reduce their debt burden further. Perez et al [2] noted that the time it takes astudent to graduate is a critical metric used by academic institutions and can be affected
practices, including analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of their labdata/products. Additionally, students appeared to improve their awareness of a technicalaudience, expecting engineering language, styles, and conventions commonly shared by writersin engineering.1. IntroductionUndergraduate students entering engineering programs possess years of educational experiencethat impact their learning in the major. Once in college, most engineering undergraduates takegeneral education writing courses, so-called first-year composition, in their freshman year.Writing educators across US post-secondary schools have used student outcomes, called WritingProgram Administrator (WPA) Outcomes Statement for First-Year Composition (3.0) [1],focusing on