State’s FYS program in its COE, the importance of having a robust first-year engagement program for engineering students, the diffuse and loosely coupled nature of thepresent program, and the changes being seen in students coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic[19], [20], it was felt the time was right to evaluate the state of Penn State’s engineering FYSprogram.MethodsThis work was an exploratory evaluation to understand the current practices across the overallPenn State COE FYS program. This study utilizes a multi-stage mixed methods research design,combining elements of both exploratory and explanatory mixed methods research designtypologies [21]. As this study was a program evaluation, it was exempt from InstitutionalResearch Board (IRB
RealityAbstractSuccessful assembly processes positively impact the U.S. manufacturing sector’s economy byoptimizing the manufacturing system, lowering the production cost, and increasing theprofitability for manufacturers, all of which enhance supply chain resilience and reinforcesustainability. Given the significance of the assembly process in manufacturing and itsconsiderable impact on the U.S. economy, developing new instruction methods for teachingassembly practices in manufacturing is crucial. Educators and researchers have been developingnew methods for teaching assembly processes to help develop a skilled workforce and preparestudents to contribute to the future growth of the manufacturing sector. Many of the excitingmethods currently employed in
retrospective approach to research and writing that seeks to systematicallyanalyze and incorporate personal experience into traditional research methods [5]. Authorsproduce self-written, detailed, and descriptive writings of personal experience [6].Autoethnography is often used to illustrate facets of social and cultural experience as this writingstyle provides a medium for authors to incorporate their personal experience into a broader socialcontext. Typically, autoethnography authors center their reflections around one or more"epiphanies," self-claimed phenomena that are inspired or framed by an impactful event,particular state of mind, or cultural identity. [5]. Autoethnography may be used as an empirical research methodology that encompasses
Paper ID #41873Coping Strategies of Minoritized Students in STEM Higher EducationMr. Nagash Clarke, Nagash Clarke is a doctoral student at the University of Michigan working with Dr. Joi-Lynn Mondisa. In his research, he examines mentoring as well as racial allyship for broadening minoritized participation in STEM higher education. He received a Bachelor’s in Chemistry from Pace University.Dr. Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan Joi Mondisa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering and an Engineering Education Faculty Member at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Postdoctoral Researcher Award at the University of Michigan; and serves as a PI/Co-PI on multiple projects funded by the National Science Foundation. He currently serves in editorial capacity for the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, and Journal of International Engineering Education.Jeff Knowles, Oregon State University Dr. Jeff Knowles is an engineering instructor at Oregon State University who began teaching courses in 2015. His current pedagogical research is related to barriers associated with implementing Evidence-Based Instructional Practices (EBIPs) in STEM-related courses and determining what affordances can be granted to overcome
teamwork among students.A detailed exploration will be presented for each outlines subject, shedding light on itsintricacies and unveiling unique assignments. What sets this course apart is its continuous threadof connection to AI, illuminating the relevance of advanced technology at every step.Automotive Engineering stands as an elective course, drawing an annual cohort of approximately25-30 students during the spring semester, comprising both undergraduate and graduate-levelenthusiasts of automotive engineering. The course attracts individuals genuinely passionateabout delving into automotive engineering concentrations. With a focus on the intersection oftheoretical knowledge and practical industry applications, each assignment within the
. 2021.[3] V. Barabash, M. Milz, T. Kuhn, and R. Laufer, “Development of a competence ecosystem for the future space workforce: strategies, practices and recommendations from international master programs in northern Sweden,” Acta Astronaut, vol. 197, pp. 46–52, Aug. 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2022.05.017.[4] H. van der Meij and P. Dunkel, “Effects of a review video and practice in video-based statistics training,” Comput Educ, vol. 143, no. April 2019, p. 103665, 2020, doi: 10.1016/j.compedu.2019.103665.[5] R. F. Herrera, M. A. Sanz, L. Montalbán-Domingo, T. García-Segura, and E. Pellicer, “Impact of Game-Based Learning on Understanding Lean Construction Principles,” Sustainability 2019, Vol
from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In 2019, Hannah completed a Fulbright U.S. Graduate Award at the University of Waikato in New Zealand.Dr. Molly H Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Molly H. Goldstein is a Teaching Assistant Professor and Product Design Lab Director in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at the Grainger College at the University of Illinois. She is also courtesy faculty in Mechanical Science and Engineering, Curriculum & Instruction (College of Education) and Industrial Design (School of Fine and Applied Arts). Dr. Goldstein’s research focuses on student designers through the study of their design actions and thinking.Dr. Ernest-John Ignacio
Teacher of the Year nomination in 2023. In the classroom, Saqib likes to challenge his students to tackle real-world engineering problems. He likes to use innovative pedagogical techniques and Entrepreneurial-Minded Learning (EML) to facilitate student learning. Beyond the classroom, he has a passion for mentoring students and helping them achieve their educational and professional goals.Marie Stettler Kleine, Colorado School of Mines Marie Stettler Kleine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering, Design, & Society. She conducts research on engineering practice and pedagogy, exploring its origins, purposes, and potential futures. Marie is especially interested in the roles of values in engineers
continents. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Evaluating the Importance of Inclusive Teaching in STEM Faculty HiringAbstractThis research paper describes a study designed to help inform STEM faculty hiring practices atinstitutions of higher education in the U.S. The purpose is to explore how incumbent facultymembers evaluate the importance of STEM faculty applicants’ teaching ability. The researchquestion that guided this study is: How important to search committee members arequalifications related to inclusive teaching practices in STEM faculty hiring? We were interestedin understanding how – or if – the introduction of a DEI-related construct impacted respondents’evaluation of the importance of
(NITA), 2023). Highercertifications can be achieved through the completion of NITA Grade I and II training or byobtaining a university degree. At Tumaini, the programs are designed to help support street-connected youth towards sustainable livelihood development and the fostering of leadershipabilities through practical knowledge and work experience (Tumaini Innovation Center | BecauseOnly Together We Can, n.d.).PurposeThe purpose of our study was to determine why students face low employment rates despitegraduating from Tumaini and completing an industrial attachment. Specifically, this study soughtto answer the following research question: What factors determine a student’s employment outcome following graduation from a technical
process. To encourage critical consciousness and reflective dialog amongthe grant planning team, we first developed a set of meeting and discussion norms, Table 1,to govern how we interact with each other. We have also worked with a campus program(***name redacted) designed to provide research opportunities and mentoring for studentsfrom marginalized groups to recruit three student researchers to the project. Table 1. Group norms and behaviors. Qualities and Aspirations Practices and Traditions We intend to….. We intend to ….. Practice unconditional positive regard Check-in at the beginning of each meeting Share leadership and prioritize collective
, research, and teaching.Considering these challenges, there is an urgent need for empirical studies to assess the impact ofGAI on engineering learning experiences to address the potential challenges and concerns relatedto their implementation. This study aims to inform the field about the best practices forintegrating GAI tools into engineering education pedagogy and assessment.Purpose of this studyThis work-in-progress paper aims to describe our efforts to explore the impact of integrating GAIas a tool for enhancing engineering education. In this paper, we will discuss the methodology weplan to use to assess the impact of GAI tools on engineering learning experiences, including theselection of participants, data collection methods, and analysis
her research focuses on inclusion in STEM education, communication in STEM education, user-centered design and user experience (UX), and the assessment of educational materials.Dr. Robert Weissbach, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Robert Weissbach is currently chair of the department of engineering technology at IUPUI. From 1998 - 2016 he was with Penn State Behrend as a faculty member in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology. His research interests are in renewable energ ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Work in Progress: Engaging STEM Studentsin Revising Technical Writing Assignments Abstract —The continued struggle to improve undergraduate student
be actively engagedwhile only a very small number of students, 15%, report being passive while using the LCDLM.Following the ICAP framework responses, more than 80% of participants indicated the LCDLMactivities foster meaningful forms of engagement, i.e., Interactive, Constructive, and Active,making them more engaged in the classroom.Figure 1: Student’s self-report responses on use of the LCDLMs related to I.C.A.P.Best Practice Impact on Conceptual UnderstandingDouble PipePreliminary data on improvement in conceptual understanding for the best practice use of thedouble pipe heat exchanger show considerable growth in contrast to previous results. Data inFigure 2 were collected from students (N = 83) from four different universities. There
need to research and implement innovative interventions for retention andcareer readiness of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering andmathematics (STEM) [1,2]. In 2017, a four-year curriculum was developed to elevate an existingsupport program for undergraduate women in STEM into an academic honors program. Thisrenewed Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) Honors program at Stony BrookUniversity (SBU), a public research institution, recruited its first new cohort in 2018. Thepurpose of this paper is to present formative findings of the research and evaluation plans thatexamined the effectiveness of one of the new courses, WSE 381: Service Learning in STEM.Theoretical FoundationHigh-impact practices, the educational
students in the United States.Despite this growing interest, retention and graduation rates are a concern for many regional publicuniversities such as Farmingdale State College (FSC). Educational researchers have demonstratedthe benefits of increasing student sense of belonging (SoB) and academic self-concept (ASC) onacademic outcomes. This study explores the interaction between implementing collaborativelearning techniques (CoLT) in a CSC 101 Introduction to Computing course with students’ SoBand ASC. Given the social constructivist perspective that frames CoLTs and these techniques’ability to engage students authentically in course content, the implementation of CoLTs ishypothesized to positively impact students’ SoB and ASC. Students in the
of digital technologies in education: A review,” Sustainable Operations and Computers, vol. 3, pp. 275–285, 2022.[18] K. Luxem, J. J. Sun, S. P. Bradley, K. Krishnan, E. Yttri, J. Zimmermann, T. D. Pereira, and M. Laubach, “Open-source tools for behavioral video analysis: Setup, methods, and best practices,” eLife, vol. 12, p. e79305, Mar 2023.[19] J. Schwenzow, J. Hartmann, A. Schikowsky, and M. Heitmann, “Understanding videos at scale: How to extract insights for business research,” Journal of Business Research, vol. 123, pp. 367–379, 2021.[20] R. Li, A. Lund, and A. Nordsteien, “The link between flipped and active learning: a scoping review,” Teaching in Higher Education, vol. 0, no. 0, pp. 1–35, 2021.[21] J. L. Jensen
.1211286109.[6] K. Aschaffenburg and I. Maas, “Cultural and educational careers: The dynamics of social reproduction,” Amer. Sociol. Rev., vol. 62, no. 4, pp. 573–587, Aug. 1997.[7] R. M. Branch, Instructional Design: The ADDIE Approach. Boston, MA: Springer US, 2009. doi: 10.1007/978-0-387-09506-6.[8] A. K. N. Hess and K. Greer, “Designing for Engagement: Using the ADDIE Model to Integrate High-Impact Practices into an Online Information Literacy Course,” Commun. in Inf. Literacy, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 264–282, 2016, doi: 10.15760/comminfolit.2016.10.2.27.[9] DMUELLER, “Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education,” Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL). https://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/ilframework
for a total of threetimes. The board is reviewing two different sets of curriculum issues. First, the competencies andskills related to the advanced technologies utilized and applied by manufacturers undergoingSterling Business Excellence evaluations. This evaluation is used to identify and recognize high-performing manufacturers in Florida and Georgia and showcase their best business and/ortechnology practices. Second, the competencies associated with the new Advanced Automationspecialization. A SETIAB webpage has been created to facilitate communications and thesharing of documents and to motivate brainstorming and networking among members(https://flate.site/setiab/).Post AS-CurriculumThis research aimed to produce an Advanced Technical
columnfor a wellness-themed newsletter produced for graduate students and distributed via internalemail lists not publicly available. Being trusted with this access not only helps the Library’sinformation stand out, but also adds credibility due to the departments’ tacit reinforcement of theinformation’s value. This newsletter is written in a conversational and positive way,encouraging humor and designed with bright colors and images. Compared to official universitycommunications which can be rigid or impersonal, this tone helps with engagement byhumanizing the librarian to the readers and emphasizing the approachability of the Library. Tomatch this tone, the guest column was titled “Research Tips and Tricks” and introduced keystrategies and
sociotechnical issue, leveragingfundamental circuits topics, and introducing students to potential subdisciplines in their field.Research PlanWith a cohort of graduate students, we will develop a series of new modules. We will pre-piloteach module at a small private institution (University of San Diego), pilot it at a large publicresearch institution (University of Michigan), and then scale it to other large circuits courses.Our research questions include#1 How can graduate students apply proven course design practices to effectively integratesociotechnical issues into an introduction to circuits course?#2 What is the impact of the modules on students’ sense of social responsibility and their adherenceto normative cultural beliefs? How do these impacts
BaccalaureateAbstractThe California Central Coast Community College Collaborative (C6-LSAMP, C6) is a NationalScience Foundation Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Bridge to theBaccalaureate grant project (NSF/LSAMP/B2B). C6-LSAMP is an innovative, cross-disciplinary, and multi-institutional collaboration developed by STEM leaders from eightCalifornia community colleges. The C6-LSAMP alliance leverages existing support structuresand best practices across the member institutions to address inequities in STEM outcomes for apopulation of students comprised of the underserved: Hispanic/Latinx and otherunderrepresented minorities (URMs) in rural areas. Within the five counties served by the C6-LSAMP colleges, only 13% of Hispanic/Latinx residents 25
careerchoice: A partial least squares analysis. Research and Practice in Technology EnhancedLearning, 19, 25-. https://doi.org/10.58459/rptel.2024.19025[6] Pelch, M. (2018). Gendered differences in academic emotions and their implications forstudent success in STEM. International Journal of STEM Education, 5(1).https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-018-0130-7[7] Canaan, S., & Mouganie, P. (2023). The Impact of Advisor Gender on Female Students’STEM Enrollment and Persistence. The Journal of Human Resources, 58(2), 593–632.https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.58.4.0320-10796R2[8] Same researches, reference left anonymous for now.[9] M. W. Kier, M. R. Blanchard, J. W. Osborne, and J. L. Albert, “The Development of theSTEM Career Interest Survey (STEM-CIS
community development [3-12] with federal support(NSF IUSE Exploration and Design Tier for Engaged Student Learning & Institution andCommunity Transformation). Through examination and refinement, researchers developed theCommunity-Engaged Educational Ecosystem Model (C-EEEM, pronounced ‘seam’) [1, 4, 13].The C-EEEM pilot contributed to our understanding of how to build learning environments thatsupport 1) improvements in student motivation and retention in STEM; 2) changes in placeattachment for participants; and 3) community impacts from project implementation. [4-6, 13,14]. Through support of an NSF IUSE Development and Implementation Tier grant, the C-EEEMis now in its second year for replication in two cities, Youngstown, Ohio and
feeling like I’m bending myselfinto a pretzel are the best for me to tackle.” Such concerns about genuineness may hint at abelief in an innate capacity for positive leadership, which research suggests is vastly outweighedby intentionality [16]. The faculty members’ desires for authenticity may also speak to theimportance of constructing one’s positive leadership in alignment with the core self, as well asthe ongoing need for support in actualizing new knowledge.Value and InstitutionalizationEven as some faculty grappled with practicing positive leadership principles in academia, theirassessments of the training program were markedly positive, with words like “well-done” andeven “fantastic” surfacing. Some participants, like Helen, recognized the
about professional development activities.Working with peers from different engineering disciplines on a community-based design projectseems to be the best part of SEECS professional growth activities.Question 2: In your opinion and through your experience, what SEECS experience(activities/events) contributed the most to your personal growth. Please feel free to share anyexamples.Figure 4: Word cloud of the alumni responses for the question about personal growth activities.Interactions with peers from different backgrounds and bonding with peers at social events suchas end of semester dinners are the experiences’ alumni viewed has had most impact on theirpersonal growth.Question 3: What would be your suggestion to improve SEECS experience? What
for students to practicedelivering presentations. Students must practice their presentations three times within the systemto achieve total participation points. After each attempt, feedback is presented to students,including eye contact, pitch, volume, use of filler words and long pauses.This study investigates the impact of AI-powered public speaking software on the performanceof civil engineering students in their sophomore and senior years. The research draws upon datascores in their final presentations. A multiple regression model is employed, revealing that thesoftware explains approximately 26% variation in final presentation scores. Notably, while thetime spent in the software has a small but significant negative effect on estimated
utilizing a variety of methods to prepare future engineering graduates tocommunicate technical work [4], [5]. Research has found that the most important writing tasks inthe workplace include emails [6] and business proposals [7]. In response to research findings andinput from faculty and industry partners, the Accreditation Board of Engineering andTechnology (ABET) criteria for student outcomes include “an ability to communicate effectivelywith a wide range of audiences” [8].When and how to teach writing in the engineering undergraduate curriculum has also been thefocus of education research. Scholars have documented how communication has been integratedin individual engineering courses and across the curriculum [9], [10]. Studies have also
. (2018). A practical guide to collaborative qualitative data analysis. Journal of Teaching in Physical education, 37(2), 225-231.Strauss, A., & Corbin, J. (1998). Basics of qualitative research: Techniques and procedures for developing grounded theory (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications.Sovet, L., & Metz, A. J. (2014). Parenting styles and career decision-making among French and Korean adolescents. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 84(3), 345-355.Tracy, S. J. (2013). Qualitative research methods: Collecting evidence, crafting analysis, communicating impact. John Wiley & Sons.Tyler-Wood, T., Ellison, A., Lim, O., & Periathiruvadi, S. (2012). Bringing up girls in science (BUGS): The effectiveness of an