Paper ID #40284Student Involvement in Choice of Work in Progress: Course Activities andthe Impact on Student ExperienceDr. Taru Malhotra, University of Waterloo Dr. Taru Malhotra is a postdoctoral fellow in Engineering Education at the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Engineering. She completed her Ph.D. (Language, Culture, and Teaching) at the Faculty of Education, York University, Toronto, Canada. Her research focuses on faculty development, exploring instructor beliefs and practices in STEM courses, online and blended learning, student perception, engagement, satisfaction, and achievement, course de- sign
, 2021 and 2022. In 2021 Dr. Al-Hamidi received the Dean’s Achievement Award to recognize his contribution to the campus within that year. In 2015 he received the Association of Former Students AFS Distinguished Achievement Award as a recognition for his commitment, performance and positive impact on Aggie students. And in 2010, he received the STAR award as a recognition for his outstanding service and achievement at Texas A&M at Qatar. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Student Engineering Enrichment from Design to ExecutionAbstractIn today’s globalized and rapidly changing work environment, engineering graduates needtechnical and professional skills to improve their
graduate) students pursuingbaccalaureate degrees in environmental, civil, or architectural engineering or a graduate degreein environmental engineering. The course replaced a traditional pedagogical format that usedlecture-discussion augment with extended homework assignments and a semester-long designproject, which focused on the content of designing a wastewater treatment plants. The redesignedcourse uses the engineering design process to improve the local food system, which includesaspects of sustainability and life cycle principles of water, carbon, and nutrients. Spanning thefull impact of COVID-19 (spring semester 2020 initial disruption and movement to remotelearning; spring 2021 online instruction; and spring 2022 a return to face-to-face
students from underrepresentedpopulations face in engineering learning spaces. Having these discussions during lecture or in thecontext of the course can also address the issue of stereotype threat [4] faced by certain culturalstudent groups, which is known to impact student success. Further, intentionally incorporatingthese exercises into the course design communicates to students a strong desire to create aninclusive learning environment. Walden et al. recommended based on research that for creatingan inclusive atmosphere for diversity and equity within engineering education, it is important tohave a positive academic culture for people from excluded identity groups [5]. Additionally,diversity, equity and inclusion within engineering education
Enterprise Excellence in the Department of Computer and Information Technology with a courtesy appointment at the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She holds a B.E. in InformaMr. Joseph A. Lyon, Cornell University Joseph A. Lyon is a Lecturer for the College of Engineering Honors Program at Purdue University. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education. His research interests are computational thinking and mathemat- ical modeling.Elsje Pienaar ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Evidence-based practice: ASEE Biomedical and Agricultural Engineering Undergraduate Students Programming Self-Beliefs and Changes Resulting from Computational
Paper ID #37348A Review of Promising Practices in STEM Bridge Programs Serving HighSchool and College Native American Indigenous CommunitiesDr. Araceli Martinez Ortiz, The University of Texas, San Antonio Araceli Martinez Ortiz, PhD., is the Microsoft President’s Endowed Professor of Engineering Education in the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design/ College of Education and Human Development at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She leads a comprehensive research agenda related to integrated STEM learning, challenge-based learning for students, engineering faculty professional development and culturally
Franklin & Marshall College in physics and women and gender studies.Christine Mathilda CummingsLauren Elizabeth DennisDr. Hannah Nolte, Pennsylvania State University Hannah Nolte has recently completed her doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University specializing in human factors and ergonomics. Her research investigates the applicability of mindfulness interventions as a stress-management technique for engineering design to improve design outcomes and student well-being. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics and Psychological Science from Gustavus Adolphus College and earned her master’s degree in Industrial Engineering at Penn State by researching the impact of practica style
Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michi- gan. She earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Her current research focuses on idea development and ideation tools, divergent thinking, and engineering curricular practices and culture. Her research interests include front-end design practices, sociotechnical knowledge and skills in engineering, and queer student experiences in engineering. Their work is motivated by their passion for and experiences with inclusive teaching and holistic mentorship of students, seeking to reimagine what an engineer looks like, does, and who they are, especially
Callihan Linnes is the Marta E. Gross Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Director of the College of Engineering Honors Program at Purdue University. Her work advances pa- per microfluidics, molecular biosensors, and human-centered instrumentation design for translation into point-of-care diagnostics for global health and health disparities research. She teaches undergraduate design courses for first year engineering honors and capstone design, graduate level instrumentation mea- surement and point-of-care diagnostics, and human-centered design workshops to practitioners around the world. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 A systematic review of pedagogical
are also expected to participate in seminars to practice oral communication skills.Seminar attendance was noted as a mandatory activity for 41% of the schools. These seminarsinclude presentations given by visiting faculty, which allows students to learn differentpresentation techniques that faculty use to convey information about their own research. Havingformal presentations amongst peers can help students learn what methods of presenting work anddo not work to advance their oral communication skills. Once again, the 2002 study did notexamine such requirements, and thus, we cannot adequately compare the progression of thisspecific curriculum.Exam Requirements Written and/or oral examinations are a key requirement for all of the schools
graduate levels, and he is well-versed in the scholarship of teaching. His efforts in leading the Sustainable Buildings program were recognized with the 2019 Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curricu- lum Design. He has also worked as a construction project engineer, consultant, and safety inspector. He believes educating the next generation of professionals will be pivotal in sustainability standard practices. Regarding engagement, Dr. Valdes-Vasquez has served as the USGBC student club’s adviser and the ASC Sustainability Team’s faculty coach since 2013. He serves as a CSU President’s Sustainability Com- mission member, among multiple other committees. In addition, he is involved with various professional
teaches a variety of classes for first year students, seniors, and everyone in between and he enjoys designing and fabricating things in the makerspace whenever he has time. His primary research interest is in rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology for people with disabil- ities.Dr. Bryant Hutson, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Using Faculty Learning Communities to create a sustainable Community of Practice that promotes curricular and instructional changeAbstractWhen implementing new evidence-based pedagogy in a course to improve student learning, thefaculty must address
Paper ID #39160Quantification of Competencies-based Curricula for Artificial IntelligenceDr. Yufang Jin, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Yu-Fang Jin got her Ph.D. from the University of Central Florida in 2004. After her graduation, she joined the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Currently, she is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UTSA. Her research interest focus on applications of artificial intelligence, interpretation of deep learning models, and engineering education.Mr. Robert Applonie, The University of Texas at San Antonio Robert Applonie received his M.S
. Notwithstanding,the current general education curriculum in Taiwan still lacks engineering and humanitiesintegrated courses specifically designed for the College of Engineering, such as coursesrelated to engineering practice and corresponding cross-cultural socio-political systems. As aresult, students’ learning experiences are like a hodgepodge, lacking effectiveinterdisciplinary learning. Only a few engineering ethics courses are offered by professorsfrom the School of Engineering and School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, but theyface human resource, professional, and teaching bottlenecks.Universities in Korea started offering engineering and humanities integrated courses as partof engineering curricula or liberal education around 2000. Like
Paper ID #38816Design and Evaluation of Modules to Teach PLC Interfacing ConceptsDr. Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution and a member of the Graduate Faculty at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. His research interests include automation, robotics, cyber-manufacturing and Industry 4.0; optical/infrared imaging and instrumentation; micro/nano manufacturing; and design of technology for engineering ed- ucation. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation Laboratory at Texas A&M
competency derives from working effectively in diverse and multicultural international environments [7]. Professionalcompetency is best defined by the ability to communicate and work in diverse teams effectively [6]. Colleges are answering the need for global engineers by offering its students various international experiences throughinternships, projects, study abroad and academic exchange, collaborative research projects, service learning projects abroad,and graduate-level international programs [9], [10]. A survey of international engineering programs reported on the types ofprograms available, their challenges, and best practices [11]. Student recruitment, program scaling, and assessment methodsare some of the major challenges faced by these
received her B.S. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Ohio State University in 2017, and her M.S. in Engineering Education Research from the University of Michigan in 2020. As a doctoral candidate in Engineering Education Research at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Sarah is studying the mental health experiences of engineering graduate students.Dr. Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan Aaron W. Johnson (he/him/his) is an Assistant Professor in the Aerospace Engineering Department and a Core Faculty member of the Engineering Education Research Program at the University of Michigan. He believes in a strong connection between engineering education research and practice, and his research
, some scholarly journal literature,and technical information. It should be noted that while the course enrollment consisted ofundergraduates, individual skill sets and experiences were varied, and that had an impact on theircomfort with information engagement and use. For example, two students in the class were in theprocess of applying to graduate school, and therefore, had more experience with scholarlyjournal literature.As stated above, there were several business research needs addressed in the course, however, wewill only detail one aspect here, which was to help the students identify and define a targetconsumer. It was important for them to do this because they needed to ensure their design wassomething people would eventually buy
Paper ID #40032Measuring the Impact of Extra-/Co-Curricular Participation onProfessional Formation of EngineersDr. Aimee Monique Cloutier, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech Dr. Holly Matusovich is the Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Studies in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech and a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education where she has also served in key leadership positions. Dr. Matusovich is recognized for her research and leadership related to graduate student mentoring and faculty development. She won the Hokie Supervisor Spotlight Award in
component of engineering degree programs acrossaccredited engineering universities [1][2]. While the capstone experience may be different foreach university, all projects serve as an opportunity for students to gain practical experience byapplying the many topics learned throughout their undergraduate education, and thereby preparefor work after graduation. The research and design are completed from September to Februarywith several progress presentations and reports throughout. Oral presentations are delivered inMarch and the end-of-project report and presentations are given during the first week of April toother faculty members, students, and industry professionals. Through the end-of-yearpresentations, students are given the opportunity to
Learn., vol. 7, no. 2, Sep. 2013, doi: 10.7771/1541-5015.1339.[6] T. J. Moore, S. S. Guzey, and A. W. Glancy, “The EngrTEAMS Project: STEM Integration Curricula for Grades 4-8 (Curriculum Exchange),” presented at the 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2014, p. 24.1212.1-24.1212.2. Accessed: Feb. 11, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/the-engrteams-project-stem-integration-curricula- for-grades-4-8-curriculum-exchange[7] A. Hira and M. M. Hynes, “Design-based research to broaden participation in pre-college engineering: research and practice of an interest-based engineering challenges framework,” Eur. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 44, no. 1–2, pp. 103–122, Mar. 2019, doi: 10.1080
liberal arts university in Pakistan - and joined full-time as an assistant professor after his graduation and taught courses in engineering design, manufacturing, and thermodynamics; and oversaw the design and manufacturing workshop. After teaching for almost two years, Abdullah moved to the University of Oxford where, in addition to researching ways to adapt the internal combustion engine for a carbon-free mobility future, he tutors courses in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics in the Department of Engineering Science and is a Research Associate at Balliol College.Dr. Abdul Basit Memon, Habib University Dr. Abdul Basit Memon is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Habib University, a
such knowledge to identify potential schools for graduate study. (5) Students should be encouraged to attend conferences in their field. This is another way to make the student feel part of a community and show the student best practices in research and presentation.ConclusionsWhile this study includes all disciplines in the cohort, mentoring in the context of research iscritical for all disciplines, especially for engineering students. These mentoring practicesenhance oral and written skills and knowledge of career opportunities while connecting facultywith students on a personal level; all skills that prepare students in ways that a traditionalclassroom setting cannot do. Additionally, the interactions between students of
, and/or mentorship to navigate the graduate admissions andfunding processes. Unfortunately, the research and practice communities know very little aboutthe transition of low-income students from smaller institutions to graduate study at R1 institutions.To answer these questions and to build inter-organizational partnerships with other S-STEMs, weare planning to host a virtual summit, called the Supporting S-STEM Graduate TrajectoriesSummit with S-STEM leaders and relevant stakeholders supporting undergraduate students in theirengineering formation to identify pinch points for universities and student support offices inhelping students prepare, apply, and be competitive for acceptance into graduate school, withsupport of an S-STEM Hub
Engineering Scholars.Prof. Rob Twardock, College of Lake County Rob Twardock is an engineering professor at College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois since 2000. Rob is a graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineer- ing. He worked as a consulting engineer in Michigan and Illinois for 10 years prior to starting to teach at Mt. Hood Community College in 1998. Rob is the Co-Department Chair of Engineering Transfer and teaches all lower division engineering courses offered. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Incorporating Makerspace Design and Fabrication Activities Into Engineering Design
in the Public Policy Center, and director of the Center for Research on Undergraduate Education at the University of Iowa. His research uses a social psychological lens to explore key issues in higher education, including student success, diversity and equity, admissions, rankings, and quantitative research methodology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Systems Engineering Initiative for Student Success (SEISS) Framework for Transforming Organizational Designs Arunkumar Pennathur1*, Priyadarshini Pennathur1, Emily Blosser2, Nicholas Bowman3 1 Department of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso
those with complex trauma [20], [21] and should be part of any program aiming tosupport URM students. Future surveys and evidence of intern work can help qualify and quantifywhich of these elements may be impactful to URM students.This case study of a high school summer research internship adds to the evidence that researchinternship experiences contribute to STEM interest and identity. However, the data here revealthat interviewing parents can give additional details on home STEM talk and can supply crucialevidence of early family STEM recognition, a powerful element in the development STEMidentity. This study also indicates a role for parental involvement in the design of STEM highschool research experiences, as their participation may
preference for either AE or RO and then for either CE or AC.In the summer of 2022, an engineering research project was undertaken by two undergraduatestudents, a professor and a mentor who is a senior-level practicing engineer. The researchproject focused on development of a strategy to inform engineering designers of the benefits, ordrawbacks, of engaging in either digital prototyping or physical prototyping (or both). Theproject was funded by industry and the college. The project ran for a ten-week summer session,but then continued after that in a less aggressive manner. That prototyping oriented researchproject functions as the testbed for the Kolb Method research reported on here. The initial ideafor this Kolb Method work was highlighted as part
: Using Workshops to Scaffold InterdisciplinaryResearch, Collaboration, and Community BuildingAbstractCo-creation in academe can take multiple forms. In this research, the co-creation focus is oncollaboration between faculty and graduate students to develop educational modules. Thisactivity is designed to improve graduate education and prepare students for conducting graduateresearch. In previous work presented at ASEE 2022, we discussed benefits and challenges ofparticipating in the co-creation process. This current paper focuses on how we took lessons fromour first year and transformed them into a structure to better support interdisciplinary research,collaboration, and community building.We will discuss how we supported the process of co
in industry, ABET, and the National Research Council for reform in the wayengineering graduates are trained. Product Design and Development project spine courses arefashioned to allow students to work in teams while solving ill-structured problems that may havemultiple “correct” solutions and undefined constraints that influence the choice of solution.Students and faculty alike adopt a mindset that favors product development in their classroomsand their work practice. At South Dakota Mines we have found: § Stronger integration of product development into project and non-project classes § Faculty culture change toward more active learning techniques to engage students § Improved student outcomes (e.g., content knowledge, self