Division of Technology DeVoe School of Business, Technology, and Leadership Indiana Wesleyan University AbstractAs the globalization of higher education continues to thrive, American universities have becomehubs of cultural diversity, attracting a significant population of international students seekingquality education. Teaching international students on an F-1 visa in this environment, particularlya Data Analytics graduate program, presents many challenges and opportunities. This researchpaper explores the multifaceted landscape of educating international students in American highereducation institutions, delving into their unique challenges and the
maintain unique learning styles due to their exposure to technologies [1], [2]. Thismay necessitate an integration of innovative tools and teaching methods to enhance learningexperiences, particularly in the fields of Science, Technology, and Mathematics (STEM). Theinnovative tools and teaching methods should include the adoption of technologies that supportmultimodal learning experiences through high levels of perception [3], highlight socialconnections [1], and support experiential learning [2]. The technologies should engage andenhance students' learning and offer flexibility for a necessary shift toward remote education.To navigate the complexities of the evolving educational landscape and address potentialchallenges, this paper proposes an
impact, hinges on their ability tocommunicate the value of their work, and this Work in Progress paper seeks to address thatchallenge. Much valuable literature in science communication has described ways of helpingscientists expand their thinking about how and why to communicate, including setting goals andunderstanding audiences[1]. However, practical approaches needed to accomplish these aimshave been limited. Therefore, we have explored a ground-up approach that not only motivatesbut gives a framework for scientists and engineers to share the impact of their science andengage with society.A common approach to communication training for scientists has been lacking, leading toinconsistency across the field and a gap in knowledge around research
intosustainability initiatives. It provides an opportunity for reflection on the journey of a newlydeveloped program. We aim to inspire others to work together and encourage students tomotivate others to join similar collaborations and empower students to lead sustainableinnovations in their communities and beyond.IntroductionIn the face of escalating environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable solutions,the role of higher education institutions in fostering innovation and preparing future engineers ismore critical than ever. The integration of sustainability into higher education, particularlythrough collaborations with sustainability centers, has been a topic of interest in recent literature[1-4]. Studies highlight the transformative
and can be completedutilizing any of many tools and approaches. There are reports in the literature from similarrecent efforts, each of which utilized specific methods and tools that were appropriate for theirgoals and objectives [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].In this Work in Progress report, we describe the approach currently being utilized at Ohio State,and report on the progress to date and future plans. The approach used in this report began withan initial faculty workshop that was used to generate discussion and solicit input to betterunderstand the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the current curriculum, as well asassessing the perceived needs of the faculty regarding curriculum redesign.Following that initial workshop, a committee of
problems in this modernized world require solutions that are efficient, sustainable,and structurally flexible. As a result, engineers are developing the concept of emulating themechanisms underlying desirable characteristics in biotic organisms to solve complex problems[1], [2]. This process is referred to as biologically inspired design (BID), biomimicry, bionics,and biomimetics [1]. BID is the application of knowledge of biological systems in research anddevelopment to solve technical problems and develop technical inventions and innovations. It isa multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving that uses analogies to biological systems toderive innovative solutions. This approach to problem-solving “leverages the billions ofbiological designs
& Biochemistry Department at New Mexico State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Towards Servingness-Oriented MentorshipIntroductionLatino/a/e students are the fastest growing college population in the U.S.A. Hispanic-ServingInstitutions (HSIs) are instrumental in this growth, enrolling approximately 66% of all Latino/a/eundergraduate students [1]. As HSIs are granted their status by merely enrolling 25% Latino/a/estudents, there is a pressing need to transition from a focus on numerical representation to acomprehensive dedication to the educational success and well-being of Latino/a/e students. Thistransition from 'serving' to 'servingness' requires a
student teams were formed, and each group was tasked to pickan approved topic related to the specific classes. The deliverables for the assignment were a preliminaryreport, a final report, and an oral presentation to the peers. Finally, an anonymous survey was conducted togauge the improvement in the student's understanding of the core EOP concepts and how it helped themimprove their knowledge of environmental sustainability. Survey responses showed that the students had amore sustainable mindset after performing the PBL based on the EOP framework. Furthermore, the studentsalso improved their technical communication and group work skills, which are critical for modernengineers.1. Introduction The atmospheric concentration ofcarbon dioxide
in soft skills such as interdisciplinary understanding,communication, and collaboration skills throughout participating in the interdisciplinary NRTprogram.1. IntroductionIn the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and innovation, the conventional boundaries thatonce confined individual fields of study are becoming increasingly blurred. Moreover, acceleratedby the COVID-19 pandemic, the world of work is undergoing momentous change. Nearly half ofall occupations (including those in production, transportation, extraction, agriculture, andmaintenance/repair) are at risk of being automated within the next two decades [1]. At the sametime, labor shortages within the U.S. have plagued post-pandemic recovery efforts and areparticularly dire for
role of culture and cognition in teaching and learning, and preparingpre-college engineering educators to identify and counteract racial inequity. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024UTILIZING AFRICAN-CENTERED STEM EDUCATION TO INSPIRE 1 Utilizing African-Centered STEM Education to Inspire African American Participation in STEM African Americans are underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM) despite possessing an extensive history of being contributors to these fields. Educators postulatethat this underrepresentation is due to poorly resourced schools and how STEM is taught to AfricanAmerican students. Most African American
items seemed to be too easy, with scores onfour of five items ranging from 61-86% correct, even at the beginning of the program. Next year, we willrefine the test by deleting these sections. Data collected during the upcoming session will allow furtherrefinement of the test.1 Note that in 2021, we used a retrospective pre-test (RPT) approach, in which participants filled out surveys at theend of the camp and self-assessed their knowledge both before and after participation. Research reviewed by Klattand Taylor-Powell suggests RPT items are more valid than traditional baseline pre-test items in that they are moreconsistent with objective and behavioral measures of the same constructs without being any more susceptible tobiases such as social
engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Systematic Review of the Design Fixation Phenomenon at the K-12 Engineering EducationWith the Next Generation Science Standards continuing to be adopted throughout the US,engineering has become as a major component in science classrooms [1]. Engineering designcontents and practices are increasingly becoming a priority for integration in K-12 scienceclassrooms despite the discipline being still a small part of education [2]. The impact ofengineering education on K-12 education is found on the improvement of student learning andachievement as well as student interest in engineering as a discipline through
lectures [1]. This approach is at odds with calls for integrative and applied learningoutcomes [2] and has the potential to reduce student learning and motivation.Pedagogical approaches such as Problem Solving Studio (PSS) and flipped course delivery havebeen previously shown to be effective at improving student learning and motivation [3]–[7]. InPSS courses, students work collaboratively to solve open-ended problems at a difficulty they areunlikely to be able to complete individually. The PSS instructor’s role is to ask open-endedquestions, help make student thinking explicit, and model questions that experts ask themselveswhile solving similar problems. The level of student support is modified in real time so studentsremain curious but not
and Human Resources (EHR) and the Division of Human Resource Development (HRD)called for increased accessibility to and diversity of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) fields and STEM education to include marginalized and underrepresented people1. In the NSF2022-2026 Strategic Plan, Strategic Goal 1 aims to broaden the participation of the "Missing Millions" orunder-served, underrepresented, and marginalized populations to fully participate in STEM2. Furthermore,the Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE) is charged by the UnitedStates Congress to advise NSF to increase the full participation of women, historically underrepresentedracial and ethnic populations, and neurodiverse individuals
Rasmussen’s cognitive engineeringframework [1] with concepts related to dynamic human functioning, specifically, affordance,emotion, and intuition [2].Since today’s senior design projects require students to perform a variety of tasks (i.e. designing,testing and validating a prototype), a more expansive human-environment design strategy isneeded to supplement Rasmussen’s framework [3]. The expanded design strategy involves anecological psychology approach proposed by Gibson that considers affordances and personalhuman attributes. Prior research indicates that affordances and personal human attributes,particularly emotion and intuition, are important in exercising control over the environment [3].Application of Novel Pedagogical Strategies to Senior
their immediate surroundingswith insights into how a career in STEM looks like, in addition to providing them with ampleopportunities to interact with female role models at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory(referred to as LBNL in subsequent sections). This was done through the collaboration of the K-12 STEM Education and Outreach Program (referred to as K-12 Program in subsequent sections)with the Women’s Support and Empowerment Council (WSEC) at LBNL, and selecting akeynote speaker and volunteers for the event that would serve as female role models.This event is part of the career awareness continuum (See Figure 1) of the work-based learningopportunities provided by the K-12 Program at LBNL. The goal of such events is to broadenstudents
this paper, we describe how theprogram has been developed, implemented, and studied, and share early findings from twoiterations of the program at each of two sites: a university campus and a public library.Project RationaleBroadening participation in engineering and other STEM fields is a national imperative. Manyhistorically marginalized groups continue to be significantly underrepresented in engineeringdespite numerous efforts to diversify the field [1], [2]. Many youth have a limited perception ofengineering, and often this fails to align with how they view their own interests and strengths [2]- [4]. Several studies have documented how gendered self-conceptions, professional identities,and expertise that is valued in engineering likely
education. The PRISMA model was used in thisstudy to select the studies included in this review. This approach is highly corroborated andrecognized for its thorough and rigorous method for literature review and data analysis(Shamseer et al., 2015). The stringent requirements of the PRISMA model ensure acomprehensive and objective analysis of empirical research. This study explores PSTs’perceptions of integrating AI into STEM educators by analyzing the selected studies to identifykey themes and challenges of integrating AI into STEM education.The following are the research questions of this study: 1. What are PSTs' attitudes towards AI-integrated STEM education, and what factors influence this perception? 2. What are the defining factors
engineering educationinto the Singapore classroom.Data coding and analysisThe videos were transcribed verbatim, with the transcriptions serving as the basis for detailedcoding and categorization of the data. The teachers’ hand movements were identified for thepresence of gestures, and these gestures were coded into categories of representational,metaphorical, deictic, or beat gestures (Mcneill, 1992). We also coded moments in the videowhen the teacher did an action, such as (but not limited to) writing, drawing, or holding up anitem.Once the coding process was completed, the coded data were analyzed to match moments of theteacher’s speech, action, and gesture to each of the three categories of design principles of theprogram. These categories were (1
with diversity equity inclusion justice (DEIJ)topics, students from secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs have largelybeen omitted [1]. Previously known by the name “vocational education,” CTE has a history ofbeing seen as the alternative for students who are not pursing higher education due to theirperceived deficits in ability or behavioral, psychological, or social problems, which make normalparticipation in traditional public schools difficult [1, 2, 3]. These stereotypes frame CTEnegatively and often inaccurately. Given that there is wide-spread lack of familiarity with CTEhigh schools, and a historically negative perspective of CTE, this study seeks to provide anempirically grounded understanding of the outcomes of
, infrastructure, transportation, and education. Researchers and educators are aware of the importance of technology and engineering in the everyday lives of citizens. Multiple efforts have been made to integrate engineering and technology into K-12 school curricula [1], [2]. These efforts require professionals who are trained in engineering and technology subjects and who are capable of designing and offering integrated STEM instruction at K-12 levels. Among the efforts undertaken to train in-service teachers to teach engineering and technology are professional development (PD) sessions and collaborations between universities and school districts [3-7]. The PD sessions and other training for in
and involving students in design choices during thelab, coupled with their feedback fosters a more innovative and well-organized lab creationprocess [1].The level of structure in laboratory courses may vary depending on the learning objectives of thecourse or curriculum and the academic level of students enrolled in the course, i.e., lowerdivision vs upper division [2]. For example, a highly structured laboratory may be used tointroduce students to laboratory analysis techniques and the use of laboratory equipment. At theother extreme is the unstructured laboratory which may be used at the senior level, requiringstudents to apply and synthesize skills to design and test a large-scale or multi-componentsystem. For sophomores and juniors
Society for Engineering Education, 2024 FOSTERING COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE (CoP): THE IMPACT ON SELF-EFFICACY AND BELONGING OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSI. INTRODUCTIONAs of July 2021, 40.4 million students have attended college and dropped out without earning acredential—referred to as the “Some College, No Credential” (SCNC) population [1]. Out of the40.4 million SCNC population, only 2.1% re-enroll into a degree program. Student retention isrecognized as remaining in a college or university program until the course of study is complete,regardless of whether they pass or not, or until the students gain a degree [2]. Students whocancel their enrollment are classified as dropouts [3]. The six most prevalent factors thatcontribute to a lack
to be taught in a subse-quent quarter. Successful teaching teams are hired to teach their quarter long class, with the optionto come back and mentor others and/or teach their class again. We began piloting this students-teaching-students concept in 2020, and have since run 15 instances of quarter-long, nine learnerhours/week courses in a wide range of topics: Robot Operating System, Graphical User Interfaces,Embedded Programming, Hacking, Creative Virtual Reality, among others. This proceeding is adiscussion of two of the original classes taught as part of this program: Introduction to ElectronicDesign and Introduction to 3D Design & Fabrication (examples of student work from these classesare shown in Figure 1).Figure 1: (Left) Ten of
©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024A Hands-On, Dual-Credit Mechatronics Pathway Overview for Secondary & Post-Secondary EducatorsAccording to a study by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute [1], “Over the next decade, 4million manufacturing jobs will likely be needed, and 2.1 million are expected to go unfilled ifwe do not inspire more people to pursue modern manufacturing careers.” The mission of theNational Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (NSF ATE) funded NationalCenter for Next Generation Manufacturing (NCNGM) is to cultivate and nurture partnershipswith advanced manufacturing stakeholders, creating a national network throughout the UnitedStates to further develop a diverse technical
sharedwith local teachers and the public. Examples course assignments are provided in Table 1.Table 1: Example projects completed by students in EF327/TPTE115 [adapted from 17] Project Description Examples Mini-Teach Students choose a topic and have 5 (1) An explanation of computer minutes to teach the class about their sorting algorithms chosen topic. Each student is provided (2) An overview of the with feedback from peers and instructors. engineering design process Community Students work in small groups to select (1) Think Like a Computer Outreach engineering-focused activities to use to
issues that come with recruiting andretaining a diverse group of students into STEM majors. Financial strain for students, courseworkload, and institutional quality are highlighted in the literature [1], [2], [3], [4]. Our program,The High Achievers in STEM (HAIS), utilizes the concept of a learning community as thecentral nexus for providing services to students in order to recruit and retain students in STEMmajors. Along with full academic scholarships, HAIS scholars are members of a learningcommunity that extends into various aspects of life on campus. The learning community concepthas been shown to facilitate the development of relationships between students by combiningtheir academic and social interests [4], [6]. Learning communities have
, internships, research endeavors, or personalundertakings. These presentations allowed students to share their works with the program'sacademic community, comprising faculty, industry mentors, staff, and fellow students.2. Purpose: Reflecting on challenges of practiceWhile the previous section highlights the basic program structure and how the program isintended to work, there are more subtleties and challenges to achieving these programmaticobjectives. We think that more institutional programs should include reflections by those whocarry out the program to help reveal the nuances, challenges, and strategies associated with thepractice. In other work, we have documented student impacts through surveys, interviews, andobservations [1]. In this paper
(PSVT:R) and self-reported gender, we performedmultiple structural equation model (SEM) analyses based on a previously developed model. The aim ofthis work was to examine any differences that may exist between groups of test-takers, best representedby multi-group SEM; however, in spite of numerous efforts, insights into the proposed research questionscould not be gained.IntroductionIn engineering education, there have been uncertainties about the effect of spatial skills on undergraduatestudent performance, whether it be causal or simply correlational [1], [2], [3]. Furthermore, there has beenargument about whether there is a gender difference present in tests of spatial skills, with some claimingthat it is a true difference in skill, whereas
investigator or co-principal investigator of more than 17 major research grants.Dr. Lin Li P.E., Tennessee State University Lin ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 2 A Case Study of AFL Models on Factors of Engaged Learning 3 in STEM education 4 Abstract 5 With Active Flipped Learning (AFL) model, some STEM instructors and education instructors at 6 HBCUs provided instructional video, audio, lecture notes, and reading materials while initiating 7 active learning activities in class to engage students in active flipped learning. By monitoring 8 students’ engagement, instructors formulated a custom-tailored plan to fit each under- 9