National Science Foundation (NSF) Broadening Participation inEngineering Track 3 award (#2217745). Any opinions, findings, conclusions, andrecommendations belong solely to the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNSF.ReferencesAmerican Society for Engineering Education. (2022). Engineering and engineering technology by the numbers 2021. https://ira.asee.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Engineering-and- Engineering-Technology-by-the-Numbers-2021.pdfBuzzanell, P. M., Long, Z., Anderson, L. B., Kokini, K., & Batra, J. C. (2015). Mentoring in academe: A feminist poststructural lens on stories of women engineering faculty of color. Management Communication Quarterly, 29(3), 440–457. https://doi.org
identifying areas ofimprovement within a given system and suggesting opportunities for innovation. Thepromise of many programs is to use ST to evaluate existing knowledge and resourcesrelevant to a particular health systems issue, plan and execute an innovative solution toaddress the issue at hand, evaluate the outcomes of the implementation, and present thesolution to key stakeholders in the host organization engaged in personal self-evaluationand critical reflection [30]. More importantly, the programs promise to deliver“applications of ethical theory to health reform, systems approach to health programmingplanning and evaluation, international comparison of health systems, and an in-depthinvestigation of health sector subsystems or building blocks
the program names contribute to some of these challenges,leading to questions about whether rebranding to a different name might be beneficial. Otherstudies have explored renaming motivations and results in geography [13], agronomy [14],writing programs [15], vocational education [16], and institutions [17], [18]. There is a generalconsensus that names are powerful, and changes often reveal tensions with the health and/oridentity of programs. Frazier et al. [13, p. 13] notes: “Do name changes reflect an expandedmission… or other goals such as addressing low enrollment, shifting student interests, or thedesire to project a fresh identity or realign with a new academic emphasis?” There may also beconcern about name recognition or conveying the
expressed in this material are those of the author and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References[1] N. Walker, Neuroqueer heresies: Notes on the neurodiversity paradigm, autistic empowerment, and postnormal possibilities. Fort Worth, TX: Autonomous Press, 2021.[2] N. Walker, “Throw Away the Master’s Tools: Liberating Ourselves from the Pathology Paradigm,” in Loud Hands: Autistic People, Speaking, Washington, DC: The Autistic Press, 2012, pp. 225–237.[3] R. Chapman, “Neurodiversity Theory and Its Discontents: Autism, Schizophrenia, and the Social Model of Disability,” in The Bloomsbury companion to philosophy of psychiatry, Ş. Tekin and R. Bluhm, Eds., London, UK ; New York, NY: Bloomsbury
arguments and consumable as capital. This abstraction of life into quantified energy and materialflows, unaccompanied by locally specific social, historical, and geopolitical contexts and understandings,is itself a death-making practice supporting global environmental injustices. The quantifications becomeanalyses of death, holding fixed a background of Global Racial Empire that assures access to land whileseparating land from life to plunder resources. This is reflected in the way that impact categories are allgeared toward understanding damage that would result from product making, forefronting sets ofrelationships in which humans are inherently damaging to the environment. Figure 1: a) Construction of validity for LCA, where increasing the
students.Limitations and Future WorkThe frameworks must be validated through qualitative research, and the work should beexpanded to include integration pathways.AcknowledgementThis work was funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) with Grant No DRLGEGI008182. However, the authors alone are responsible for the opinions expressed in thiswork and do not reflect the views of the NSF.References[1] B. Vittrup, S. Snider, K. K. Rose, and J. Rippy, "Parental perceptions of the role of media and technology in their young children’s lives," Journal of Early Childhood Research, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 43-54, 2016.[2] A. Sullivan, M. Bers, and A. Pugnali, "The impact of user interface on young children’s computational thinking," Journal of Information
that this phenomenon reflected that students involved in project-based learning activities were more inclined to regard themselves as a part of the engineeringcommunity.The students in Motamedi’s study [19] tended to prefer the flipped classroom because of itsflexibility with their schedules, their ability to watch lectures when they felt motivated tolearn and when they knew that they would be able to stay focused, and their increasedengagement with short video content. A significant disadvantage was their inability to askquestions while learning the material; thus, students would go to class feeling confused andill-prepared. Vidic et al.’s [18] study of flipped classrooms addressed this issue by allowingstudents to post their questions about
the resources shared and discussions,video recordings, and slide decks for each event for others to be able to utilize if they wereunable to attend.To assess research question 1, “who participates in virtual collaboration events aimed atfacilitating collaborative learning of various BME education and professional developmenttopics?”, the registrants’ list for all of the events since Jan 2022 were analyzed. Participants’academic rank as well as their institution names were found online (note that the affiliationsfound represent participants’ current positions and do not reflect their status at the time of theevents and are dependent on what was available on their respective institution’s websites orpersonal webpages). The ranks were then
partner actually had poorer outcomes, including lower effort exerted on theassignment, perceptions that their partner gave more effort than they did, less time in the drivingrole (i.e., typing out the assignment), lower understanding of concepts from lab, and less interestin computer science overall" [7]. Another study analyzed a post-course reflection essay forsentiment towards pair programming. In the “social" dimension they found that “students alsoreported that their partner can define the success of the pair programming activity: too muchdifference in knowledge level demotivates high-achieving students by increasing their workload,distracting them from the activity and making them slower, while low-achieving students cannotkeep up with the
individual script reflects the sample number. The cell cycling tests are then started.These test durations vary based on the performance of the cell and the type of test run whichresults in some running for less than 24 hours while others take almost 2 weeks. Once testing iscompleted the data is exported for analysis.7) Summary of Process and Engineering Knowledge Gained Typically engineering students learn broad aspects of general engineering areas inacademic laboratories. Student learning about Li-ion cells or production methods tend to bespecific and rather limited. Rarely do engineering students see the entire process from start tofinish for coin cells [10] - [13]. The students working on this project, however, are researchassistants and
distinct purposes, our research revealed significant interrelatedness andsimilarity between the two types of centers vis-à-vis students’ lived experiences. In this paper, wetherefore discuss them holistically in order to reflect the grounded theory data rather than a prioriprofessional or organizational distinctions.1. Services tied to academic performanceSome students encountered challenges accessing services if their GPA was too high. They reportedthat there is a policy at their university that if a student’s GPA is above a certain threshold, theycannot seek help from the disability services center. This policy prevented them from getting helpthey believed they needed. As one student explained: At the university, I did really well
AmericanSociety for Engineering Education. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation.REFERENCES [1] T. Kösa and F. Karakuş, “The Effects of Computer-Aided Design Software on Engineering Students’ Spatial Visualisation Skills,” European Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 43, no. 2, pp. 296–308, 2018, doi: 10.1080/03043797.2017.1370578. [2] S. P. Dow, K. Heddleston, and S. R. Klemmer, “The Efficacy of Prototyping Under Time Constraints,” in Proceedings of the seventh ACM conference on Creativity and cognition, 2009, pp. 165–174. [3] B. A. Camburn, D. Jensen, R
structure the meaning of the song. In the CS0 course, Python lists, dicts, and stringoperations are reviewed. In the CS1 course, we review the construction and freeing of memorywhen building singly and doubly linked lists in C++. And in the CS2 course, we review the lists,trees, queues, stacks, heaps, STL, and graph data structures covered in the class.The lyrics of Superstition also reflect the recursive case and base case of the groove flow. Whenhe is playing the “recursive case: groove, repetitive measures, he lists common superstitions.“Very superstitious, Writing's on the wall / Very superstitious, Ladders bout' to fall.” But whenhe plays the “base case” groove, he implores with the listener to not fall for superstitions. As hesings “when you
-Saharan Africa” and (C) “I understand how to designwith the cultural setting in mind, and I am comfortable working on design projects for settingswith varying resources.” All questions show significance between the means of pre- and post-workshop responses, Mann-Whitney U-test, p<0.001.Students were also encouraged to answer open-ended questions to reflect on their experiences ina survey. These responses from October 2022 are compiled in Figure 3. A wide range of gainedskills were reported amongst participants, with 20% saying they gained experience in theiterative engineering process; this result is in conjunction with increased mindfulness of globalcommunities, where 18% of students were more conscious of end-user populations, and 14
complete two separate follow-up assessments; the first was offered on the same day asthe workshop (comprehensive assessment test or CAT0), and the second was a voluntaryopportunity to reflect on the Best, Worst, and ways to Improve the workshopadministered as part of follow-up to the workshop.The purpose of this paper is to share:1) details of the workshop, which may be replicated by others;2) results of the analysis of the RAT, CAT0, and additional follow-up data; and3) suggestions for applying the lessons learned in this preconference workshop to aneducational module that could be used to introduce Boyer’s Model and careercartography to graduate students as well as early and midcareer faculty of environmentalengineering.MethodsWorkshop content
responsive classroom, a key component is student assessment and feedback. The curriculumdeveloper integrated proven teaching strategies to ensure the camp instructor allowed students to reflect,assess understanding of concepts at checkpoints, and obtain feedback. Formative and summativeassessments were used throughout the program to assess student knowledge and comprehension. Examplesof formative assessments incorporated in each lesson included low-stakes quizzes, student polls, and exittickets. Participants also engaged in open-ended discussions with peers to help increase comprehension oflearned concepts and encourage critical thinking.At the end of the program, summative assessments given to participants included a cumulative activity anda final
progress in engineering. Byacknowledging and addressing these barriers, we can create a more inclusive and supportiveenvironment that facilitates equal opportunities for women in engineering and fosters a morediverse and innovative workforce. This systematized review highlights the significant challenges faced by Arab women inengineering. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of addressing these challenges to promotegender equality and encourage women to pursue and remain in STEM careers.Strategies for Promoting Women's Participation in Engineering in the Arab World: Achieving gender parity in engineering is crucial for creating a more inclusive and diverseengineering workforce that reflects the full range of talent and
“Verbal Exam Expectations” document thatlists all the learning outcomes of the course (e.g., Describe the Materials Paradigm and itsimportance; Draw reduced-sphere unit cell models of SC, BCC, FCC crystal structures;Calculate engineering stress and strain from an applied force and initial and final dimensions).Throughout the course, students practice these learning outcomes and receive feedback from theinstructor through formative assessments such as homework problems, quizzes, conceptualdescribe and define sheets, reflective learning journals, and a DLA. During the last class session,students review the Verbal Exam Expectations document as preparation for the oral exam. Thelearning outcomes that are directly related to the five FPs and a few
’ programs.DiscussionThe self-efficacy survey findings suggest that students increased their engineering skills whileusing the kits to complete their space ‘missions’, which was also reflected by the student teams’final presentations successfully demonstrating their completed nano-satellite systems operationand capabilities. To further understand the findings, word clouds (Figure 8) were created fromstudents’ responses to the open-ended survey questions in order to get a general impression ofhow students felt the kits and tools engaged them in their learning experiences. Figure 8: Pre-course (left) and post-course (right) word cloud of student responses to the question “How do you think the nano-satellite kit will support/supported your learning?”The pre
or service) in novel ways, or seeing new ways to improve existingproducts or services. They are centrally about identifying or generating new (and perhapsvaluable) ideas, and all skew towards the fuzzy frontend of design and venture creation, thougharguably with more intentionality than the ISE item of “Asking a lot of questions.” We also seethat the ESE items not included either reflect personality traits (e.g., persist under adversity) ormoving an idea beyond its initial stages into a full-fledged business plan. 11From the ten items (five from ESE and five related to ISE) we identified six to bring together asour new Embracing New Ideas
woman (she/her) Engineering Yes Dr. O Black woman (she/her) Engineering Yes Dr. Wu Black woman (she/her) Natural Science YesData AnalysisThe data was analyzed using a general inductive analytic plan, meaning we analyzed theinterviews in line with the conceptual framework and study’s objectives [63], [64]. The first stepof the data analysis involved reading through the transcripts so the lead researcher couldfamiliarize themselves with the data. Next, the lead researcher identified significant statements ineach of the interviews pertaining to codes reflective of the Collins’ [11] domains of powerframework. The interpersonal domain code was created to describe when a participantmentioned
, College Station, Texas 77843; Telephone: 979-845-2716; email:cstanley@tamu.edu and Reuben May, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 3120 LincolnHall, Urbana, Illinois, 61801; email: rabm@illinois.edu, faculty, staff, and campus coordinatorsat every four universities for their assistance with this research. Any opinions andrecommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of theNational Science Foundation (NSF). The authors thank correspondence concerning this articleshould be addressed to América Soto-Arzat, Texas A&M University, 4351 TAMU 2935Research Parkway, Suite #311 College Station TX 77843-4351; email: americaarzat@tamu.eduand/or Jennifer Ackerman, Texas A&M University, office address, and
completing freshman andsophomore level math, physics and engineering courses in order to complete their Bachelor’sdegree, with the majority of students transferring to the University of Washington (all 3campuses, which includes UWT). The pandemic has led to a decline in enrollment andpersistence of engineering degree seekers as the number of students facing financial pressures towork and support family increased. Additionally, mental health related issues, which are knownto disproportionately affect low-income students, spiked, further exacerbating the challenges thatthese students were facing. This reflects trends at the national level that show a decrease instudents’ financial security and well-being as indicated by employment status
. For instance, one formerchair who is in a management position at their firm explains: By people who don't dislike the mission of SE3, I feel like it's well regarded. I feel like it's been a really beneficial experience for me. I have reflected on [how] I focused a lot on that for many years, at the expense of like a technical committee, right? I could have been doing code development or seismology committee or whatever--more traditional and male-dominated committees or professional development activities. [There are] pros and cons for both paths, for sure. But I don't feel like people dismiss SE3. I feel like if anything, it's been gaining more and more notoriety over time.This comes from an engineer
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Surveying the Cultural Assets of Engineering Students: An Exploratory Quantitative StudyAbstractThe cultural assets that engineering learners use to meet coursework demands and navigateengineering programs can be invisible to engineering educators. To examine these cultural assetsof engineering learners, a quantitative instrument was designed using Community CulturalWealth (CCW) as a theoretical lens. It was distributed as part of a tri-campus study. CCW theorydelineates six forms of cultural capital that reflect the assets and resources people accumulatethrough their ways of living. These forms include aspirational, linguistic, familial, social,navigational, and
the quote from themovie Cool Hand Luke: “What we've got here is failure to communicate [1], [2]." The luridheadline reflects ongoing debate in STEM classrooms on what credence should be given toteacher and student expectations and how to reconcile them when they are at odds. Ubiquitousstudent surveys lack scientific rigor and provide limited insight on teaching effectiveness andhow to improve student outcomes. A teacher may have happy, inspired students and angry,frustrated students in the same classroom. We seek to understand why this is so and what wouldhave helped the struggling teacher and students. Students need help learning difficult subjectmatter. Teachers need help understanding their students’ needs and guidance on best
when Rensselaer was accredited (Figure1). Additional accreditations progressed at a rate of approximately one every three years until1990, after which an average of 2.5 accreditations were added per year. Two of the EnvE PUIswere accredited prior to 1990 – Cal Poly Obispo (1971) and Cal Poly Humboldt (1981) – whilethe remaining six were accredited after, reflecting the overall increased accreditation rate.Bucknell and Central State received accreditation most recently in 2017.One may assume from the history of the disciplines that institutions with both EnvE and CivEprograms had the CivE program first. This is correct for four of the five EnvE/CivE PUIs –Bucknell, West Point, PUPR, and UW-Platteville. Bucknell has the longest period of
in understanding potentially unaddressed historical and contemporary flooding issues, andprovide potential solutions for mitigation efforts to solve problems. It was necessary tophysically travel to these locations to ensure participation. For more details on the study, pleasereview the Appendix.Student post-assessment activitiesApproximately six months after the completion of the flood study, the students were invited toparticipate in post-assessment activities. These activities were conducted between mid-Octoberand mid-November 2022. Two instruments were distributed to the students. First, an anonymoussurvey in Qualtrics consisting of a series of 25 questions that reflected on the overall studentexperience such as hiring, training, and the
exaggerate these existing stereotypes and biasesassociated with minoritized racial/ethnic identities. Classes that help participants develop ascientific identity, for example, could encourage interest in STEM career paths (Maton et al.,2016). Similarly, educational programs could improve the level of social support available toSTEM academics from minoritized racial/ethnic groups. When experiencing conflict betweenracial/ethnic and science identity (McCoy et al., 2015), the need for social support becomesparticularly important (Harper, 2012; Ong et al., 2018). The Need for an Intersectional ApproachAn "intersectional" approach to the study of social identities reflects the need to explore in-depththe experiences of