about the research project from the expertise of community members,while community members develop skills in conducting research (Israel et al., 1998). Studentswho are integral to the research team also derive benefits from engaging in community-basedprojects. This involvement enhances their awareness of community issues, fosters communitycollaborations, and refines their research skills and methods (Dunbar et al., 2013). Despite thesebenefits, CBR also presents challenges, such as ethical dilemmas between community desireswith respect to research design and methods and outsider researchers scientific rigor (Minkler,2005). Additionally, early career researchers engaging in CBR face challenges due to competingdemands on their time and resources
the use of LLMs is“considered to be engaging in academic dishonesty and will be subjected to the university’spolicies for academic dishonesty.” In some cases, this verbiage was included without furtherexplanation. In other cases, these lines of legalese were alongside language that LLMs arecounterproductive to learning and that there is a risk of the generated output being incomplete,biased, or incorrect, and thus hurting the student’s grade in the course. One faculty summarizedthese positions as: “Don’t cheat. It’s not worth it. You won’t like what happens. Don’t let one baddecision ruin your academic career.”5.2.2. DiscouragedThe usage of LLMs in the classroom is discouraged, but in the case that it is used, it is requiredto disclose and
Paper ID #42902Enhancing MET Education: Innovation through Laboratory Equipment DevelopmentDr. Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Carmen Cioc is an accomplished Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) at The University of Toledo, passionate about teaching and innovation in pedagogical strategies. She has an extensive career in academia and research, demonstrating strong expertise in engineering education and tribology. Her career includes various leadership positions, such as ASEE Campus Rep., Director in the ASEE North Central Section Board, ASEE-ETD-MET Heads Committee member, ELATES Fellow
students understandthe topic and how these courses influenced them to taking another course in the same field orto conduct research in this field. Notably, it has shown that junior project course sparksenthusiasm regarding this field in most students for them to voluntarily advance to conductadvanced research in following semesters or plan their career path in this field. This verifiesthe importance of and the effectiveness of hands-on experiments for nurturing potentialworkforce for VLSI fields. The recent development of technology shows enlarged scale ofcircuits and systems. In turn, both industry and academia are relying on design tools for designand for predicting behaviors of the systems. Whether for academia or industry, however, hands-on
Award for Employee Recognition, and induction into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, placing her among the top 10% of Purdue Graduate students. Her academic journey reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to technological innovation in XR control systems. Her professional aspirations include applying for an Assistant Professor position upon completing her Ph.D. This career trajectory aligns with her desire to leverage her accumulated experience and knowledge to mentor and guide emerging talents. A central component of her vision is inspiring and supporting aspiring scholars in pursuing academic and professional excellence, facilitating impactful change within our field.Dr. Farid Breidi
project wasbroken into four larger parts, the overall project was scaffolded such that there were multipledeliverables for each part as shown in Figure 1. This resulted in nearly continuous engagementwith the project throughout the semester.Throughout the project, not only were the normal course outcomes assessed, but the project alsocontained EM mindset and skillset outcomes that were assessed at various points throughout thesemester. With these mindset and skillset outcomes combined, students were able to see the linkbetween an initial curiosity question and how it can relate to creating value for their organizationsand communities in successful and rewarding engineering careers. These outcomes were identifiedthrough icons, as shown in Figure 2
authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.Bibliography[1] J. R. Morelock, “A systematic literature review of engineering identity: definitions, factors, and interventions affecting development, and means of measurement,” Eur. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 42, no. 6, pp. 1240–1262, Nov. 2017, doi: 10.1080/03043797.2017.1287664.[2] A. Godwin, “The Development of a Measure of Engineering Identity,” in 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, New Orleans, Louisiana: ASEE Conferences, Jun. 2016, p. 26122. doi: 10.18260/p.26122.[3] Z. Hazari, G. Sonnert, P. M. Sadler, and M.-C. Shanahan, “Connecting high school physics experiences, outcome expectations, physics identity, and physics career
Paper ID #42222Board 441: Work in Progress: Unlocking Student Success: The Power ofPublic Speaking AI Software in Engineering EducationMrs. Rachelle L Beckner, Clemson University Rachelle Beckner is a dedicated communication lecturer in the Glenn Department of Civil Engineering at Clemson University, where she was instrumental in scaffolding oral and written communication instruction throughout the curriculum. She is passionate about equipping students for successful careers by equipping them with the essential professional skills to complement their technical expertise. She is a graduate of West Virginia University
engineering education, design and manufacturing, automation and robotics, machine learning/deep learning, computational optimization, and mariner and offshore safety.ROBERTO G DIMALIWATPeter Weber, University of HoustonMs. Dua Chaker, University of Colorado Boulder Dua Chaker is a Senior Project Engineer at TeachEngineering- a free online collective of K-12 STEM resources – within the National Center of Women & Information Technology at the University of Colorado Boulder. Dua graduated summa cum laude from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. With a career spanning over a decade, Dua has been an integral part of the TeachEngineering team since 2011. She leads the
talented undergraduate students receive their bachelor's degrees and theneither continue to graduate school or join the STEM workforce. We have used our S-STEMgrants well to contribute to the regional and national economy as many of our scholars now havemeaningful careers and most of them are also involved mentoring activities to help newgeneration of students to get degrees in STEM fields.Over the years of running our S-STEM program, we have made various improvements benefitingboth our scholars and the faculty and staff team in the Mathematics Department running theprogram. For example, we have drastically simplified the scholarship application process for theapplicants, we have initiated an interview process for each applicant in the beginning
project-based approaches, which means that morestudent teamwork is required. However, many international students lack the essential teamworkskills as the development of these skills is often under-emphasised during their previous studies. Inaddition, most of these students have limited or no relevant work experience. Consequently,developing strong teamwork competencies not only enhances the effectiveness of their presentacademic endeavours but also augments their prospects for future career progression. By recognisingthis need, this study presents an inclusive workshop framework, aiming to provide master’s studentswith the opportunity to develop general teamwork proficiencies whilst exploring new team roles anddynamics that are more appropriate
(NRT) with outstanding demographics1. IntroductionA National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) that is currently in its fifth year atthe University of Kentucky (UK) aims to enhance graduate education by integrating research andprofessional skill development within a diverse, inclusive, and supportive academy. The first ofseveral previous contributions provides an overall description of the NRT and its evaluation [1].Subsequent contributions have delineated in more detail the description, assessment, andoutcomes of individual NRT components, including i) an onboarding event, a career explorationsymposium, and a multidisciplinary introductory course [2]; ii) a transferable skills course, aninterdisciplinary
assessment that aligns with lesson objectives 6 STEM Equity and • Identify strategies that make learning more accessible and Inclusion inclusive to all students (academic level, socio-economic status, race, gender, etc.) • Incorporate these strategies into the lesson being developed Fall Careers & STEM • Demonstrate how the skills developed through the research Literacy and the lesson will support all students in STEM and non- STEM fields • Connect current research & lesson to future careers for our students
[4] Hughes, G. (2023, March 9). STEM Careers in Focus at Conference for Over 800 7th Grade Girls. Mines News.https://www.sdsmt.edu/News/Women-In-Science-Day-2023/[5] Ray, M. (2022, March 10). STEM Careers in Focus at Conference for 1400 Middle School Girls. Mines News.https://www.sdsmt.edu/News/Women-in-Science-2022/[6] Fine arts in the hills show & sale, Hill City. Visit Hill City, SD. (2022, June 17). https://visithillcitysd.com/event/fine-arts-in-the-hills-show-sale-hill-city/#:~:text=June%2017%2C%202022%20%2D%20June%2019%2C%202022&text=We%20will%20be%20joining%20with,highly%20developed%20techniques%20and%20skills[7] Big event: Big hit with girl scouts and Communities. Girl Scouts of the USA. (2022, October 24).https
and use MIDFIELD effectively.Attendees included graduate students, early career faculty, senior faculty, and an NSF programofficer. Results from the 2023 offering of the MIDFIELD Institute are described in this paper.Dissemination and products are also summarized.Transitioning MIDFIELD to ASEEArchiving and maintaining the data collection at ASEE ensures that the current dataset will bepreserved and grow to include a larger and more diverse set of institutions. This will enableinsights from this rich resource to continue to be discovered and, through ASEE’s nationalplatform, influence multiple national stakeholders. For more information, including how toaccess the data, see https://midfield.asee.org/.Expanding the Network of Researchers
their learning experiences into something meaningful and tailored to their expectedexperiences [3]. Within the workplace, professionals use informal learning for continuingeducation, seeking help, gathering information, finding support or feedback, collaborating, andgaining further experience for both their career and private lives [4, 5]. However, despite researchshowing the benefits of informal learning opportunities, many individuals and organizations pushfor formal education over informal or mixed educational pathways [6].Informal education and opportunities in STEM help bridge the gap between formal education andreal-world experiences and foster continuing education throughout a career and beyond [7, 8].Specifically within computer science
, wesuccessfully exposed students to a broader spectrum of current issues, diversifiedviewpoints, and varied frames of reference, thereby enriching their educationalexperience and preparing them for future challenges in environmentalengineering.3.3. Mentoring Undergraduate Student through Summer ResearchProviding undergraduate students with hands-on research opportunities andmentorship in environmental engineering labs has been shown to enrich theirlearning and better prepare them for future careers in the field. By workingdirectly with faculty researchers and graduate students on real-world projects, thestudents can apply classroom knowledge, develop technical skills, and experiencethe scientific process in a supportive environment. In Summer 2022, the
protocols are designed as guides for observational datacollection and help to focus researchers’ attention on the phenomena of interest. In this study, thephenomenon of interest is how language mediates learning in STEM learning environments.Unfortunately, prior observation protocols have not yet focused on this part of classroom behavior.Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) is a comprehensive linguistic framework that places itsprimary emphasis on the way language operates in communication and how it is used to conveymeaning across various social contexts. As part of a larger NSF funded CAREER award, wedeveloped an observation protocol based on the SFL and several other observation protocols usedin education such as the Teaching Dimensions
was 143, with 83% men (118) and17% women (25). This course has students from different academic levels, between secondand last year of the engineering career, and from different majors including students fromdata science, physics, college and 6 exchange students; however, most of the students arefrom engineering, being 79% of the total.InstrumentsPurpose-in-Life Reflection Activity (PRA) Designed specifically for this research, the PRA was given as an initial assignmentcalled "Reflecting on Humanity and AI''. It was designed to encourage students to reflect ontheir skills and how they can be applied to global problems. The first part of PRA wasfocused on personal skills and global challenges. The main objective was to identify an
to help practitioners navigate their careers, help practitioners betterunderstand their students and colleagues, and help administrators/mentors develop an asset-basedand systemic-based understanding of neurodivergence.References[1] H. B. Rosqvist, N. Chown, and A. Stenning, Neurodiversity Studies: A New Critical Paradigm. Taylor & Francis Group, 2020.[2] A. Cuellar, B. Webster, S. Solanki, C. Spence, and M. A. Tsugawa, “Examination of Ableist Educational Systems and Structures that Limit Access to Engineering Education through Narratives,” presented at the 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society for Engineering Education, 2022.[3] T. Sorg, “Where are We, and Where to Next? ‘Neurodiversity’ in
create a standalone reference for students entering the workforce asearly career engineers. Each week, the students added an additional page to their manual basedupon the module for the prior week. Students were encouraged to include design frameworks,examples of positive and negative designs, and external resources. Every other week the studentsreceived feedback from a peer. On alternate weeks, the students received feedback from theinstructor. Students were expected to iterate on prior week’s submissions based upon thefeedback received. An excerpt from a representative handbook is provided in Figure 2.2.4.2 Design ProjectsStudents completed a semester long project in groups of two. The project was broken into twosummative evaluations focused
the End: Introducing a Final Exam Problem on the First ClassMeeting to Foster Curiosity and Engagement Throughout the SemesterintroductionThe Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) promotes an Entrepreneurial Mindset(EM) consisting of 3 Cs: curiosity, connections, and creating value [1]. It is claimed thatinstilling students with EM will improve their learning outcomes and career readiness [2], [3].Recent research has shown that EM can be applied to Engineering Technology (ET) coursework,with promising results [4], [5], [6].The motivation for this study was to examine whether activities based on EM would improve theperceived weak aspects of an existing junior-level mechanical engineering technology (MET)class on finite element
graduate programs still operate within primarily disciplinary-based organizational systems that impact scholars’ abilities to engage in interdisciplinary work at the expense of meeting disciplinary expectations[4], [5], [10], [19], [32],[33], [34]. Moreover, students graduating from interdisciplinary programs still struggle to develop positive senses of identity, belonging, and motivation in interdisciplinary research communities– all of which are necessary for pursuing interdisciplinary work as early-career academics[7],[35], [36]. The challenge is particularly acute for graduate students in engineering and STEM (i.e., Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. These areas of study
),that is a comprehensive individualized program designed specifically for engineering studentswith ASD [8]. This pioneering program is a collaborative effort between the Fulton Schools ofEngineering (FSE) and the College of Health Solutions (CHS), aimed at providing tailoredsupport in the form of peer mentoring, social engagement, and career readiness. Whenengineering students enroll in the EASE program and begin their college education at ASU, theyare paired with two peer mentors, one from FSE and one from CHS. The mentors first focus onthe transition to college by helping their mentees find relevant resources. Then, the mentors startprioritizing assignment organization, planning, and other executive functioning skills. Thestudents will have
designed to teach students how to effectively utilize ABB robots in VR environmentsusing ABB’s RobotStudio software. This research seeks to bridge the gap between theory andpractice, offering a practical curriculum informed by the latest educational research andtechnological advancements. To this end, this project provides an initial investigation into thefollowing questions: 1) To what extent does VR support acquiring the procedural knowledge andmotor skills expected in robotics programming? 2) To what extent does this curriculumcontribute to students' mastery of robotics programming principles and ability to apply theseskills in complex tasks? 3) To what extent does this curriculum influence students' intereststoward a future career in a related
Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her career in higher education began at Howard University as the first Black female faculty member in the Department of Computer Science. Her professional experience also includes Winthrop University, The Aerospace Corporation, and IBM. She is a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University (B.S., ’00) and North Carolina State University (M.S., ’02; Ph.D., ’05), becoming the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in computer science at the university and 2019 Computer Science Hall of Fame Inductee.Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University Shaundra B. Daily is a Cue Family professor of practice in Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science at Duke University and Levitan Faculty Fellow
importantinstitutional yardsticks, included high measures of student engagement and positive outcomes thatwere influenced by measured factors likes self-efficacy, academic achievement, completion,retention, and career preparation. The grading in the course is based on a combination of“objective” and “subjective” evaluations. The objective part involves regular presentations ofwork in progress (35% of the overall grade) and a paper/Final report and final presentation (25%),each based on work performed and published articles on the subject matter. The more subjectivecomponents are 20% of the overall grade and 20% for peer evaluations of participation in smallgroup discussions based mostly on completed work, cited articles and Class-Design ExpoPresentations
, and operational processes. During the semester, the student instructors arerequired to establish weekly office hours and between 2 and 4 after class teaching sessions perweek. During these teaching sessions, the attendees solve problems, answer mock exams, andreceive class-specific mentoring. Student Instructors are expected to bill a range of 10-15 hoursper week. Due to growing demand for additional educational resources for engineering students,SI resources expanded into introductory courses- such as Engineering 101 (EG-101). EG-101Peer Academic Leaders (PALs) are hired to help mentor freshmen, provide students with moreholistic views of all available career paths, help the instructor with assignments during class,answer students’ questions
, undergraduate students, and predoctoral (graduate students) and postdoctoral trainees through training programs such as NIH T32s. These programs include curricular, extracurricular, and professional and career development components with required evaluation and tracking of student participants.Kristin M. Chochola, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Paper ID #43053Kristin Chochola is the Assistant Director of the Morrill Engineering Program (MEP), a program designedto empower and support African American, Hispanic, and Native American engineering students atthe
, Morgan State University Pelumi Abiodun is a current doctoral student and research assistant at the department of Civil Engineering, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland. Pelumi got his BSc and MSc degree in Physics from Obafemi Awolowo University, where he also served as a research assistant at the Environmental Pollution Research unit, in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. As part of his contribution to science and engineering, Pelumi has taught as a teaching assistant both at Morgan State 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