research activities outside the classroom, such as participatingin summer research internships, fellowships, programs, and guided research projects.Undergraduate research experience serves as a valuable platform for fostering students' interestin research, attracting more individuals to pursue advanced degrees in Science, Technology,Engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related fields, and cultivating a well-trained and diverseworkforce in STEM careers. The impacts and benefits of the REU program have been confirmedby several large-scale surveys [1-6].Recognizing the importance of involving undergraduate students in meaningful research andscholarly activity alongside faculty members [6], numerous REU sites have garnered supportfrom various agencies
pursuing environmental justice for these communities is urgent. Many URMfaculty engage in CER and work to help their communities, and these faculty are seen as trustedallies to enhance the adoption of EnvE technology [24],[25],[26]. CER requires intrinsicallymore holistic approaches that challenge the typical engineering culture that views itself as expert,technophilic, depoliticized, and disengaged from public welfare [27],[28],[29]. Evidencesuggests that URMWF who utilize CER methods often have the rigor of their scholarly activitiesquestioned or discounted as service [30], which can have deleterious consequences for early andmid-career faculty. Thus, it is of concern that research methodology and focus choices might addto other biased practices
institution’s IRB was obtainedbefore any survey data was collected. The survey included four open-ended questions, sevenclosed-ended questions, and questions about demographic information. The open-ended questionstarget students’ conceptualization and relationship with engineering design. To begin, studentswere asked the following four open-ended questions: 1. In your own words, what is engineering design? 2. Describe up to two components of engineering design that you consider to be especially challenging. 3. Describe up to two components of engineering design that you consider to be straightforward or simple. 4. How and to what extent do you think you will use the engineering design process in your future career?The closed-end
construction courses where the XR framework can be included asin-class activities to promote knowledge retention and lays out modules of XR activities. The paperprovides an overview of how students can understand the fundamentals of utilizing advanced toolsin their classroom, which helps them graduate career ready. Overall, with this innovative XRframework, higher education institutions can provide an immersive and effective learningexperience while meeting the stringent requirements of accrediting bodies.Keywords: XR framework, Construction technology, Student learning outcomes, constructionaccreditationIntroductionConstruction Management (CM) is a popular and well-established degree program offered bynumerous institutions in the United States and
, sophomore) and require the students to learn the basics ofprogramming and Arduino syntax, while occurring early enough in the student’s career that theyare introduced to these exciting topics while still discovering their interests [3].In contrast, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) students typically learn C/C++ from theComputer Science department before later learning how to use with a focus on low-levelprogramming of embedded systems [4]. Many ECE departments lack a course with a low barrierto entry that introduces the exciting topics covered in Mechanical Engineering’s mechatronicscourse. Although there has been debate in the academic community about the effectiveness ofusing Arduinos to teach embedded programming, many universities have
exercises, aiming tofamiliarize students with mechanical engineering concepts, curriculum, and career prospects [8].South Dakota School of Mines and Technology introduced systems engineering to applystudents’ systems thinking and engineering skills to their buoyant boat design and fabricationprojects [9]. Auburn University and Hampton University took a slightly different tack,employing case study in their introductory course to engage students with the discipline. Theyincluded four case studies, the STS 51-L (Challenger) case, Della case, Lorn case, and MauritiusAuditorium Design case, [10] to engage students with complex engineering problem-solving andenhance students’ higher-order cognitive skills [11]. Each mechanical engineering programadopts a
University and Obafemi Awolowo University. With passion to communicate research findings and gleaned from experts in the field as he advances his career, Olaitan has attended several in-persons and virtual conferences and workshop, and at some of them, made presentation on findings on air pollution, waste water reuse, and heavy metal contamination.Vandana Pandey, Morgan State UniversityDr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University Dr. Oludare Owolabi, a professional engineer in Maryland, joined the Morgan State University faculty in 2010. He is the assistant director of the Center for Advanced Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering Research (CATIER) at Morgan State Universit
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faculty, operate assupervisors, model collaboration, and provide experiences that influence undergraduate students’academic trajectories and career outlook [2], [3], [4], [5].Unlike other forms of mentoring, graduate student mentoring often lacks guidance or formaltraining [6], [7], [8]. Despite this, however, the impact of graduate student mentoring is criticalto their mentees' future academic and career trajectories [4], [9]. Much of the research literaturehas reasoned that two main goals of effective graduate student mentoring in engineeringeducation are guiding undergraduates in technical research and laboratory techniques andproviding mentees with social support [3], [9], [10]. These goals hold true for graduate studentsand postdoctoral
author was astonished to learn directly from one of the top IE school’spresentations (faculty) at the IISE Annual Conference [21]. To be fair, some faculty might havenever worked in industry or did any consulting work in his/her career, they may not have theproper training or experience to collaborate and work directly with the industry leaders.For the industry sponsors [13,14,15], they usually determine the project charter and the expecteddeliverables at the beginning of the semester. Unfortunately, without much interaction with thefaculty mentor, some sponsors might even treat the student team as an unpaid, remote internor co-op. Often, the sponsors could change the objective and deliverable in the middle of thesemester [19,20]. Hence, it
Asia has a small population, and Singapore has a mere 5.92 million people [12]. Morethan five thousand engineering degrees are awarded annually to people in Singapore [13], and withthe country expecting only 9% to 18% of its citizens in STEM and engineering careers [14], theseengineers must be focused and capable. There is an increasing demand for engineers in Singapore,with salaries rising to encourage talent to enter the employment market [15]. It is a fair assumptionthat the demand for engineers will increase in the future with technological advancements. Thisimplies action to take place in the present that brings about educational innovations to inspireengineers to stay in the market and provide the technical expertise that ushers the
to big University campusesAbstractThe primary purpose of a Satellite-University campus structure is to make higher education easilyaccessible to a diverse group of students in remote locations. The satellite campus aims to providethe same wholesome College / University experience as any other large University campus. Thecollege experience is one of the most exciting and transformative times in a student’s life. Thestudents not only look forward to a quality education in a discipline of their choice, but also get toexplore their true calling in terms of gaining, understanding, and honing their skillsets towardstheir dream career, while cultivating strong dependable relationships with their fellowcollegemates. The Satellite-University campus
professional development programs for STEMaudiences.Introduction and Project GoalsThe CyberAmbassadors pilot project (NSF Award #1730137) developed, tested and refined highlymodular, customizable curricula to help the cyberinfrastructure (CI) workforce build the communications,teamwork and leadership skills necessary for success in interdisciplinary, computationally-intensive work[1]. Cyberinfrastructure refers to both the physical hardware, computing and communications resourcesrequired to create the types of advanced computing systems commonly referred to as “supercomputers” aswell as to the individuals who have the skills and expertise to develop and maintain these resources.Cyberinfrastructure is an emerging career field, whose initial members
small, midwestern university. While the university itself is quite small,the engineering department is even smaller, with an average of only 25-30 incoming first-yearstudents each year. These first-year engineering students all enroll in one of two sections of anintroductory engineering fundamentals course (that includes both a lecture and a lab) thatfamiliarizes them with engineering concepts and tools they will use throughout their four yearsof engineering coursework and in their engineering careers. One section of this course wastaught by a professor who has taught this course for many years (Instructor A) and the othersection of this course was taught by a new faculty member teaching it for the first time(Instructor B). Since the goal is to
observed, but we are unable to conclude that the change isstatistically significant.1: IntroductionIncorporating career-related examples in college courses benefits students in a variety of ways.These range from providing students with authentic learning experiences aligned with specificskills and activities one would perform on the job, to a deeper learning and growing of students’interest in the study area. Examples can take the form of course content, real-world case studies,authentic assessments [1], and service-learning opportunities. In today’s world, instructors arecompeting for students’ attention with a multitude of engaging, if not distracting, activities likeperusing social media on smartphones. The more authentic and engaging the
experience. One of the modules offered as a part ofthe summer program is “Introduction to Chemical Engineering,” which aims to provide studentswith a preview of the exciting world of chemical engineering (ChE). The goal of the module isalso to raise awareness of various career possibilities in chemical engineering. Students work onhands-on activities and tours of research laboratories. One of the hands-on activities is that ofmini fluid flow experiments showcasing one of the most important topics in the realm of ChE:fluid flow phenomena.Improving the experiential learning of college-level students has gained special attention. Oneexample is the creation of a desk-scale kit on fluid flow, aiming to facilitate the understanding offrictional losses and
management. I learned to be a much better researcher and to incorporate a much more diverse body of knowledge into my projects than before. In addition, by the end of the project, I had learned some new skills concerning survey design and administration that will continue to serve me in my career. I have always needed help with grammar and writing. I took the time to look for ways to help my writing skills for my capstone. I used to have my wife review every paper before turning it in, but this semester has been all mine. I have done a better job than ever before, as I am getting excellent grades. I also am not as discouraged to seemingly daunting
]. Research suggests that undergraduate students,especially women, sexual and gender minorities, ethnic minorities, and members of othermarginalized groups, are more likely to experience severe mental health challenges [23], [24].Striving for a high Grade-Point-Average (GPA) can cause negative psychosocial effects,including mental strain, physical fatigue, anxiety, and poor work-life balance. A studyhighlighted the significant impact of grades on students’ mental, emotional, and physical health[18]. It also noted that grades often overshadow the learning of critical engineering conceptsneeded for post-graduation careers [18]. A study among undergraduate engineering studentsindicates that within engineering majors, electrical engineering students
their engineering degrees. Scholarship accentuates the positive impact ofundergraduate research such as involvement in various student outcomes, encompassingperceived advancements in academic skills and a deepened understanding of engineering andresearch processes [10], [11]. For example, studies have comprehensively explored themultifaceted benefits of undergraduate research (see [12], [13], [14]). Seymour and colleaguesinclusive review synthesizes findings from numerous studies, emphasizing the positive influenceof UR on students' interest in STEM majors, career readiness, research acumen, critical thinking,disciplinary expertise, comprehension of the research process, insight into scientificmethodologies, and enhanced self-efficacy and self
seventh, eighth, and ninth grade revealed a trend that even withinSTEM, girls are less inclined to pursue engineering careers compared to traditional science-related paths [15]. The interdisciplinary approach of industrial engineering integrates conceptsfrom psychology, biology, and mathematics with engineering principles, which could bridge theinterest gap among female students. As Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics are lesser-knownareas within engineering, we aim to inspire students to explore the often overlooked discipline byhighlighting the breadth and potential of Industrial Engineering in optimizing various systemswith human-centered approaches, with the goal of contributing to a more well-rounded STEMexposure. The Extraordinary
for boththe R&D industry through a synthetic biology & laboratory skills pathway and abiomanufacturing and bioprocess pathway. These interrelated projects have evolved over time andare currently progressing simultaneously; each semi-autonomous piece provides a vital feedstockto our larger vision of the regional bioeconomy. We illustrate how these pieces affect thedevelopment of the workforce in the infographic in Figure 1.Generating Interest and Entering the PipelineThe foundation of our efforts lies in a regional effort to develop scientific literacy aroundsynthetic biology and interest in biotechnology careers. This effort started in 2019 when allbiology teachers from the Dobbins-Bennett High School in Kingsport, Tennessee, and
educator, lecturer, and Hip Hop activist, boasting an illustrious career spanning over 30 years. His tireless dedication revolves around empowering Black youth and championing African-centered perspectives. Founder of The Uhuru Academy, Baba Amin has pioneered a transformative educational experience deeply rooted in African culture and history. Beyond traditional academic realms, his influence extends to the community through podcasting and activism, drawing inspiration from influential Black leaders such as Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, and W.E.B. DuBois. Baba Amin’s impact reaches into the realm of Hip Hop activism, utilizing the medium of conscious rap to advocate for social change. His commitment to cultivating
of retention among students include: classroom and academic environments,grades and conceptual understanding, high school preparation, interest and career goals, race andgender, and self-efficacy [4], [5], [6], [7], [8]. Self-efficacy is defined as one's “belief in theirability to produce desired results by their actions” [9]. The literature corroborates the fact thatself-efficacy is generally a predictor of academic achievement and that students with loweracademic performance are more likely to drop out [2], [3], [10], [11], [12]. The decision to dropout of post-secondary school is connected to long-term economic deficiencies that affect familydynamics, amplifying inequalities in future generations [13]. It will be more difficult for
#41243his teaching career, Mark spent 35 years at Tenneco in Monroe, MI as an Engineer, Lab Supervisor,Engineering Manager and Global Materials Engineering Manager. At Tenneco, Mark also served as thecorporate Welding Metallurgist and Chief Metallurgist. Prior to Tenneco, Mark held the position as aWelding and Metallurgical Engineer at the General Dynamics Electric Boat Division in Groton, CT for4 years. Mark has an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Metallurgical Technology from MacombCommunity College in Warren, MI, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, and aMaster of Science Degree in Engineering Technology, both from Wayne State University.Mark is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE
understanding of the desired endoutcomes. 2. Mentoring and Learning StageCISTAR. In addition to having an academic faculty and graduate student(s) mentoring the REMstudents on their research project, CISTAR leverages two Purdue engineering programs thatintroduce students to research: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program(https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/EURO/students/about-SURF) and the PathwaysScholar program (how a graduate degree can prepare you for different career pathways). Thus,the REM students are part of a wider research program with other undergraduates from acrossthe U.S. and from different countries. CISTAR hires, as well, several near peers who areengineering graduate students to help the REM students be
student achievement, ranging from academic and personal challenges to major or career- related concerns, the program aims to foster improved academic standing, enhanced graduation prospects, and heightened success for aspiring engineers [13], [14]. In the two years since launching in 2021, the PACE program has significantly supported the at academic risk students to stay on track. Participant surveys cite the immense value of one- on-one guidance in overcoming barriers like poor study habits, lack of preparation, and stress. The at-risk population across CoE has dropped from 19% to 13% over this short period. These outcomes align directly with TTU's strategic plan goals of academic excellence, student success, and a supportive
Research MentoringUndergraduate research mentoring is a critical component of undergraduate research programswhich have increasingly become a focal point in higher education, offering students anopportunity to engage in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences [1], [2]. These programsare instrumental in developing critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, whichare essential for academic and professional success [3], [4], [5]. They also provide a platformfor students to immerse themselves in research methodologies, enhancing their understanding oftheir field of study [6]. Such experiences not only foster a deeper academic engagement but alsoprepare students for future research endeavors or professional careers [7]. Moreover
past few years as they have navigatedtheir promotion and/or tenure processes while carrying the primary responsibilities for the careand education of children who have been diagnosed with a specific learning disability (SLD).The accounts presented below is represented in the form of collaborative autoethnographyhighlighting the balancing act of working in their engineering departments and the inequitiesthese women faculty of color have faced in still meeting the demands of their careers whilejuggling motherhood. Since the authors are already underrepresented in engineering, they optedto remove their names and identifying information from the quotes used in the manuscript tominimize any work-related retaliation. The readers are cautioned
Paper ID #42169Board 244: Do DEI Efforts Count in Tenure Evaluations? An Experiment inTwo STEM fieldsDr. Damani White-Lewis, University of Pennsylvania Damani White-Lewis is an assistant professor of higher education in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. He studies racial inequality in academic careers and contexts using theories and methods from organizational behavior and social psychology. His work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and has appeared in The Journal of Higher Education, Research in Higher Education, The Review
personality psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2007. Prior to his career in psychology, he spent six years as a teacher, coach, and social worker. Chris is a second generation educator whose grandparents were tenant farmers in Iowa and Nebraska. He tries to emulate their hard work and persistence in the pursuit of social justice. One of his favorite childhood memories is eating his paternal grandmother’s homemade fruit pies with plenty of ice cream.Emma HuelskoetterMichelle Francis, University of Virginia ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Motivation Loss in Math: Contributing Factors and ConsequencesAbstractSustaining student motivation in STEM education is