. From what I learned from the book it seemed to represent, as much as it could, what a realproject would be like in real life. It involved working with other people, working aroundproblems that had to be outsourced in the real world.” (Fall 2019) “It was great to get my handson the project and see how engineers think and work out problems. Overall, I learned a widebreadth of knowledge from this class, and I feel better prepared going forward into moreengineering classes and, hopefully, a career.” (Winter 2020) “He also used a great method ofgrading group projects. We worked as a group, but everyone received a grade for the portion thatthey were responsible for.” (Fall 2021) “I really liked the team aspect of this class. I think it'sreally
, startsfundamental community building, and works on a career plan. Student success is often tied togrit, which includes a growth mindset and an ability to learn from failure. Orientation courses areessential foundational experiences for first-year retention and success, but it is challenging tocultivate a classroom environment where students feel safe sharing ideas and struggles. ThisGIFTS paper will detail the research regarding the benefits of using storybooks with olderstudents, the details (and individual modifications) of the activities done in the orientationcourses and the scenarios for storytelling, plans for future assessment of the classroom exercise,and the conclusions drawn from the faculty reflections.Justification of Picture Books “Picture
. A. Hill, C. Corbett and A. St. Rose, "Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics," AAUW, Washington, 2010.[2] M. J. Mohr-Schroeder, C. Jackson, M. Miller, B. Walcott, D. L. Little, L. Speler, W. Schooler and D. C. Schroeder, "Developing Middle School Students' Interests in STEM via Summer Learning Experiences: See Blue STEM Camp," School Science and Mathematics, vol. 114, no. 6, pp. 291-301, 2014.[3] R. Wu-Rorrer, "Filling the Gap: Integrating STEM into Career and Technical Education Middle School Programs," Technology and Engineering Teacher, vol. 77, no. 2, pp. 8-15, 2017.[4] "At a Glance," National Summer learning Association, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.summerlearning.org/at-a
later, found that adolescent spatial reasoning skills were predictive ofchoice of STEM majors and careers, above and beyond the effects of verbal and mathematicsabilities [6]. Project Talent analyzed the verbal, spatial, and mathematics testing for students whoearned bachelor’s degrees. For the majority of students who majored in non-STEM (e.g.education), they had similar verbal and mathematics scores with relatively lower spatial skills.Students in STEM fields (except biology) had lower verbal skills, followed by spatial and thenmathematics. Students who pursued engineering had the highest spatial skill levels of all majorsand had mathematics skill levels similar to those who majored in mathematics. Students whopursued humanities had the
CAREER Award, and her research has been featured by popular news media outlets, including Scientific American, ABC News, NPR, Psychology Today, and U.S. News and World Report.Dr. Damla Turgut, University of Central Florida Damla Turgut is Charles Millican Professor of Computer Science at University of Central Florida. She has secondary joint appointments in the Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the UCF Resilient, Intelligent and Sustainable Energy Systems (RISES) Cluster. She is the co-director of the AI Things Laboratory. She received her PhD from the Computer Science and Engineering Department of University of Texas at Arlington. She held visiting researcher positions at University of Rome “La
Paper ID #42934Integrating a Design Project to Bridge Experiment for Statics learning inGeneral Engineering EducationDr. Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University Assistant Professor in Physics and Engineering Department of Muskingum University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Integrating a Design Project to Bridge Experiment for Statics learning inGeneral Engineering EducationAbstractEngineering Statics, a foundational course for most engineering students, is typically undertakenearly in their academic careers. Integrating hands-on experiments, such as the classic bridgeexperiment, is essential not only for a
engineers are to govern theirprofessional careers on [four] fundamental principles, the first of which is to “create safe,resilient, and sustainable infrastructure” [10]. “ASCE defines sustainability as a set ofenvironmental, social, and economic conditions (aka “The Triple Bottom Line”) in which all ofsociety has the capacity and opportunity to maintain and improve its quality of life indefinitelywithout degrading the quantity, quality, or the availability of environmental, social, andeconomic resources” [11]. ASCE’s Policy Statement 418 - The Role of the Civil Engineer inSustainable Development states that “civil engineers shall be committed to following the ASCEPrinciples of Sustainable Development: Principle 1 – Do the right project… [and
strong vocational and CTE (Career and Technical Education) programmingthat historically has fed into the MET program at ___. At recent industrial advisory board meetingsto ___ High School, it has been communicated that recruitment to the CTE program has been downin recent years. Faculty at ___ High School have been open to educational research like thePSVT:R. Demonstrating alternative measures of aptitude for CTE and STEM through participationin instruments and measures like the PSVT:R may be an option for students.Traditionally, mathematics has proven to be a barrier to students considering pursuing majors inengineering and engineering technology. Although a foundation in mathematics is necessary formany engineering technology courses including
communication for the PLC using serial protocols usedin industrial applications, and also communicate over ethernet to internet web services. These labswould help expose and develop relevant skills even more.Such efforts such as described for this course contribute to the efforts of many engineeringprograms to expand ways to expose and develop relevant skills in students to prepare them forindustrial and commercial careers and applications.References:[1] Raviv, D., Reyes, P., Baker, J., “A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Approach for Introducing Design of ControlSystem”, Proceedings of the 2017 American Society for Engineering Education conference and exposition, 2017.[2] Habibi, C., and Fieschko, D. “PLC Training in First Year Electrical Engineering
increased dropout rates in engineering—all of whichare affected by institutional and systemic pressures and not solely individual failures. The sixmain factors they found were: (1) race and gender, (2) high school preparation, (3) self-efficacyand self-confidence, (4) academic and classroom climate, (5) grades and conceptualunderstanding, and (6) interest and career goals. As they state so directly: It is also true that a significant proportion of engineering students leave because the engineering educational system has failed to show them that the engineering endeavor is profoundly human, has failed to make relevant the key scientific, mathematical, and engineering principles needed for mastery of engineering, has
engineering workforce. Angie received an NSF CAREER award in 2021 for her work with student veterans and service members in engineering.Dr. Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University Matthew W. Ohland is the Dale and Suzi Gallagher Professor and Associate Head of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He has degrees from Swarthmore College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Florida. His research on the longitudinal study of engineering students and forming and managing teams has been supported by the National Science Foundation and the Sloan Foundation and his team received for the best paper published in the Journal of Engineering Education in 2008, 2011, and 2019 and from the IEEE Transactions on
impossible to truly learn without the learner being active in someway [2]. Active learning helps students to ascend above the initial cognition levels of rememberand understand from the revised Bloom’s taxonomy [3], requiring learners at the least to applyand analyze. Project-based learning is an important active learning technique, which allowsstudents to build upon what they already know from previous courses [1] and further deepentheir knowledge as they evaluate and create. In addition to deepening their knowledge of specifictechnical competencies from the engineering curriculum, project-based learning allows studentsto acquire skills that will be vital to them throughout their careers, including problem solving,communication, teamwork as well as
design and innovation. Dr. Fu is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award, the ASME Design Theory and Methodology Young Investigator Award, the ASME Atlanta Section 2015 Early Career Engineer of the Year Award, and was an Achievement Rewards For College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation Scholar. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Promoting Equity and Cognitive Growth: The Influence of an Authentic Learning Assignment on Engineering Problem-Solving SkillsABSTRACT This evidence-based practice paper will assess the impact of an authentic learning assignment onstudent learning levels as compared to typical assessments of understanding (quizzes) in a fluid mechanicscourse
(2015). Engineering innovation in healthcare: technology, ethics, and persons. Hum Reprod & Gen Ethics 17(2) 3. D Leonard and JF Rayport (1997). Spark innovation through empathic design. Harvard Business Review, Nov-Dec 1997 4. F.O. Karatas, G.M. Bodner, S. Unal, “First-year engineering students’ views of the nature of engineering: implications for engineering programmes,” European Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 41, no. 1, p. 1, 2016. 5. National Academy of Engineering, “Major Findings & Recommendations. Understanding the Educational and Career Pathways of Engineers,” 2018. 6. Laverty JT, Tessmer S, Cooper MM, Caballero MD. “Engaging physics faculty in course transformation.” Physics
://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1076158.pdf.[5] K. Mattern, J. Radunzel, and P. Westrick. “ Development of STEM Readiness Benchmarks to Assist Educational and Career Decision Making.” ACT Research Report Series, 2015 (3). ACT, Inc., 2014[6] A. Sithole, E. T. Chiyaka, P. McCarthy, D.M. Mupinga, B.K. . Bucklein, and J. Kibirige. “ Student Attraction, Persistence and Retention in STEM Programs: Successes and Continuing Challenges”. Higher Education Studies, 7(1), pp.46-59, 2017[7] E. R. Kurban, and A. F. Cabrera. “Building readiness and intention towards STEM fields of study: using HSLS: 09 and SEM to examine this complex process among high school students”. The Journal of Higher Education, 91(4), pp.620, 2020.[8] W. Lake
Paper ID #41946Bridging the Equity Gap: Environmental Justice Education in K–16 for EngineeringTeaching and LearningDr. Monica Lynn Miles, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Monica L. Miles, Ph.D. is an early career Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo in the School of Engineering and applied sciences. Dr. Miles considers herself a scholar-mother-activist-entrepreneur where all her identities work in harmony as she reshapes her community. She is a critical scholar who seeks transformative solutions to cultivate liberated and environmentally just environments for Black
. This approach seeks to equipfuture construction engineers with the practical skills necessary for success in their careers and tomeet the industry's demands effectively.IntroductionEducation plays a pivotal role in teaching planning. A well-structured teaching method not onlyfacilitates knowledge transfer but also encourages students to challenge their preconceptions andmotivates them to learn [1]. When it comes to engineering education, there are unique peculiaritiesdue to the specific competencies required in this field. Engineering education is characterized bya distinct design in most curriculums [2]. The aim is to cultivate interdisciplinary-minded andhighly talented practitioners possessing innovative thinking and problem-solving
Medicine lab (https://yenkiekm.com). Her teaching methodology to incorporate computational tools for explaining theoretical concepts led to her selection as one of the 20 Outstanding Young Chemical Engineering Educators by CACHE (Computer Aids for Chemical Engineering) Committee in 2019. Her ongoing research on machine learning, solvent recovery, optimizing lube-oil operations, and water utilities energy and asset management are funded by the USEPA, ExxonMobil, AstraZeneca, Atlantic County Utilities Authority and American Water. She won the 2022 AIChE Environmental Division Early Career Award for her contributions to solving challenging environmental chemical engineering problems. She also won the 2023 AIChE-Delaware
range of careers in STEM fields such as engineering, computer science, medicine, andenvironmental science. Moreover, STEM education cultivates a mindset of curiosity and inquiry,encouraging students to explore the world around them and seek solutions to real-world challenges[2]. As technology continues to advance rapidly, individuals with STEM expertise are well-positioned to contribute to advancements that benefit society, from addressing environmentalissues to developing groundbreaking technologies. By promoting STEM education, futuregenerations are empowered to be active participants in the global knowledge economy, drivingprogress and ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future. Developing countries that adopt STEMeducation in their K-12
of ”Studying Engineering – A Road Map to a Rewarding Career”.Prof. Alessandro Hill, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Hill is an assistant professor in industrial engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He has a background in mathematics, computer science and operations research and primarily teaches analytics related courses. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Novel Approach to Purposeful Team FormationAbstractThis evidence-based research paper presents a new approach to team formation in engineeringcourses. Teamwork plays a pivotal role in active learning and holds the potential to enhance
barriers to foster an environment where diverse and creative people are successful in the pursuit of engineering and computing degrees. Jean’s efforts have been recognized with numerous awards including the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development award, the American Society for Engineering Education John A. Curtis Lecturer award, and the Bagley College of Engineering Service award. Jean earned her B.S. and M.S. in computer engineering from Mississippi State University, and her Ph.D. in engineering education from Virginia Tech. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 An Initial Investigation of Design Cohesion as an IDE-based Learning Analytic for
to allow studentsmore personalized paths towards different careers [5]. One critical aspect of a chemical engineering program is course(s) on process/plant design. Processdesign is often treated as the culmination of the undergraduate chemical engineering curriculum. Thiscourse draws on knowledge from previous chemical engineering courses including transport, balances,controls, and more. Students are often reminded of what they learned in previous courses and are firstrequired to pull knowledge from multiple previous courses. This means students are likely to see the in-terconnectivity of the curricula for the first time at the very end of their education. Additionally, processdesign tends to focus on the design of a single process
career, however, many lower-divisionprograms exclude hands-on projects, and are solely based on basic sciences courses such as mathand physics. Within the first and second years of engineering curricula, many programs report ahigher attrition rate [1-2] and a drop due to a variety of factors including difficultiesunderstanding concepts, classroom climate, and a lack of interest [1-3]. Experiential learningcourses offered during the lower-division years of an engineering program is one proposedsolution to increase retention.Experiential learning has demonstrated many proposed benefits such as increasing studentmotivation, allowing students to gain fundamental technical skills, and improving students’teammate and collaborative skills [4-7
programs and it relates to skills sought out by engineeringemployers [1]-[4]. Engineering students must function effectively on a team whose memberstogether provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals,plan tasks, and meet objectives [3]. Successful teams require all members to be engaged withtheir shared and individual responsibilities [5]. Team roles can help with assigning theseresponsibilities effective and efficiently [6],[7]. Current trends have students preferring fluidroles rather than staying within bounded tasks [8]. All students should enjoy and be successful intheir teams, while obtaining the experience they need for their careers and helping the team toperform at their highest level.To evaluate
would suggest swapping the Guatemala and the Caribbean models. The Caribbean model was solvable and particularly interesting. The Guatemala model was more abstract and would be better suited for the term project. 8 Maybe going over one example model to solve a real life problem during the initial weeks of class would help us to understand better how to approach the rest of the models. 9 Modeling is relevant and an interesting way to think about students future careers and can be applied to just about any situation if not all. The course should be available to younger students so they can use it to help to
Teaching Excellence, 2012. Prior to joining FSC, Dr. Villani had a 15 year computer consulting career in the Risk Management and Insurance Industry.Dr. Ilknur Aydin, Farmingdale State College, SUNY, New York Ilknur Aydin is an Associate Professor of Computer Systems at Farmingdale State College, SUNY, New York. Dr. Aydin’s research is in the general area of wireless and mobile networks with a focus on transport layer issues including multihoming, SCTP, congestion control, and network coding. Dr. Aydin has mentored undergraduate and high school students on research projects that involve the use of Arduino boxes and Raspberry Pi’s in the context of Internet of Things, and the use of public testbeds such as CloudLab and
further refining existing processes and making recommendations as deemed necessaryPerry [7].The contribution of international students to U.S. colleges and universities encompasses valuableintellectual, cultural, and economic dimensions [8]. Many institutions boasting significantinternational student enrollments offer specialized support services aimed at facilitating socialintegration, academic progress, and linguistic proficiency, thereby enhancing retention rates andfostering student engagement [7][8]. Commonly provided support services include academicadvising, language instruction, career guidance, and mental health assistance. Research indicatesthat international students frequently encounter difficulties related to cultural adaptation
role in this transformation by supporting and shaping the academic journeys andeventual careers of their students. However, despite their central role in workforce development,faculty members often lack the resources and training needed to gain a deeper understanding ofthe diverse experiences and identities their students bring to the engineering classroom. This isespecially challenging for students with minoritized identities that are non-apparent or hiddenand cannot be easily observed by faculty. As part of the on-going Audio for Inclusion (A4I)Project, this paper and poster discuss the initial findings from focus groups with nine engineeringfaculty members from three universities nationwide. We delve into the intricacies and logistics
appropriate ITSframework and the development of privacy-protecting APIs to protect user privacy.toring. This initiative cultivates a dynamic academic and research milieu, deeply engaging studentsin critical tasks, fostering cross-mentorship, and collaborative research, which not only aligns withthe project’s objectives but also primes students for future academic and research careers, empha-sizing long-term sustainability and the prospect of future joint endeavors. The project deeply engages students in crucial roles, fostering a vibrant academic environ-ment. Students participate in content creation, model evaluation, and notably, disseminate theirresearch findings at national conferences. This exposure not only enriches their academic ex
points of viewC. Professional Identity and EthicsProgram Goal: The successful student will be able to understand the profession in relation toself and society and be able to operate professionally, ethically, and with societal awareness andintegrity.To meet this program goal, the successful student will be able to: 1. Fully describe the discipline of engineering and the sub-discipline of mechanical engineering. a. Initiate a clear career path utilizing discipline 2. Discern the ethical considerations and implications of engineering decisions, in the context of their environment, profession, and society at large. a. Consider multiple viewpoints b. Engage in meaningful debate with others about difficult