Paper ID #41519The Roles of Curriculum Designers and After School STEM Teachers asEnvironmental Features for High School Students’ STEM Career Access (Fundamental)Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University Allison Antink-Meyer is a pre-college science and engineering educator at Illinois State University.Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University Jeritt Williams is an assistant professor of Engineering Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches applied industrial automation and robotics.Dr. Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University Matthew Aldeman is an Associate Professor of Technology at Illinois
Work In Progress: Assessing the Long-Term Impact of Maker Programs on Career Outcomes and Industry Skills DevelopmentAbstractOur project, led by the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill and Rice University, seeks toassess the long-term impacts of Maker-focused educational programs on career outcomes andindustry skills development. While much attention has been given to the positive educationaloutcomes of these educational programs, little has been written about their effects on careerprospects and industry hiring trends. The project aims to identify relevant metrics for measuringcareer impacts and develop tools for assessing the relationship between makerspace experiencesand career readiness. We anticipate that the data
Paper ID #42000Exploring Early-Career Professionals’ Conceptions of ’Stretch Assignments’:A Qualitative Study of Recent Graduates from Engineering and Non-EngineeringFieldsDr. Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University Shannon K. Gilmartin, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Scholar at the Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab and Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University.Sara Jordan-Bloch, Stanford University Sara Jordan-Bloch, PhD, is a sociologist and senior research scholar at the Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab, where she also directs the Seeds of Change initiative
Paper ID #43234From Graduate Student to Academic Change Maker: Analyzing the Impactof the ’Making Academic Change Happen’ Curriculum on Early Career Facultyand Academic StaffDr. Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Julia M. Williams is Professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She is the author of Making Changes in STEM Education: The Change Maker’s Toolkit (Routledge 2023). Her research areas include technical communication, assessment, accreditation, and the development of change management strategies for faculty and staff.Dr. Eva Andrijcic, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Eva
Paper ID #43911Take this Job and Love It: Identity-Conscious Self-Reflection as a Tool toSupport Individualized Career Exploration for Graduating Biomedical EngineeringStudentsDr. Uri Feldman, Wentworth Institute of Technology Uri Feldman is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the School of Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. He received a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. As a
the development of sociotechnical thinking and lifelong learning skills in engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Identifying curriculum factors that facilitate lifelong learning in alumni career trajectories: Stage 3 of a sequential mixed-methods study1.0 IntroductionIn this research paper, we present results of the third stage of a mixed-methods study thatinvestigates the relationship between lifelong learning and undergraduate experiences forscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) alumni. Lifelong learning can bedefined broadly as a graduate’s “generic ability to guide their own learning throughout their livesand in the wide variety of situations they will
Paper ID #44010Board 272: Examining the Catalysts and Barriers that Early-Career EngineersExperience to Their Adaptability at WorkDr. Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus Samantha Brunhaver, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor within The Polytechnic School of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Her primary areas of research include engineering career pathways and decision-making, undergraduate student persistence, professional engineering practice, and faculty mentorship. Brunhaver is a mixed-methods researcher, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative
Paper ID #43151Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Civil and Environmental Engineering: EthicalCase Studies Based on Experiences of Early-Career EngineersDr. Pinar Omur-Ozbek, Colorado State University Dr. Pinar Omur-Ozbek is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Colorado State University. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees at Virginia Tech. Her research evolved from sensory analyses to medical and biomedical field to further study the effects of metal ions on the oral epithelial cells. During conducting sensory analyses she developed the first international odor
Paper ID #41754Building Leadership Capacity in Rising Engineering Professionals throughEngagement as Career Mentors: Influencing a Self-Directed Learning MindsetDr. J. Eliseo De Le´on, New Mexico State University Eliseo De Le´on serves as a Professor of Practice in the Chemical and Materials Engineering department and provides support to the Engineering Education Enrichment Initiative, e3, at New Mexico State University. Previously, he served at Iowa State University (ISU) and is a lifetime member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). Since 2009, De Le´on has delivered STEM programming throughout Iowa
Paper ID #44393Work in Progress: Teaching Engineering Students to Self-Transform: Parallelismsbetween Product Innovation and Student Career Path PlanningDr. Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Noe Vargas Hernandez researches creativity and innovation in engineering design. He studies ideation methods, journaling, smartpens, and other methods and technology to aid designers improve their creativity levels. He also applies his research to the desDr. Javier Ortega, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dr. Javier A. Ortega is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the
Paper ID #41995Are Hardhats Required for Engineering Identity Construction? Genderedand Racialized Patterns in Canadian Engineering Graduates’ ProfessionalIdentitiesMs. Emily Macdonald-Roach, University of Toronto Emily Macdonald-Roach is an MASc student in Engineering Education at the University of Toronto. Her research interests include engineering identity formation, engineering culture, and equity, diversity, and inclusion in engineering career paths.Dr. Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto Cindy Rottmann is the Associate Director of Research at the Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering, University
a responsive approachinvolves the implementation of inclusive practices and fostering a space that values diversityand actively challenges and dismantles stereotypes and biases within the field [1].Moreover,“innovations that respond to both global and local community needs are enhanced by diverseand well-prepared academic learners [2].” Such programs acknowledge the importance of skillenhancement, mentorship, and networking to promote women's career advancement indisciplines such as engineering [3].Specifically, leadership within academia entails navigating gender biases and structuralinequalities extending beyond managerial abilities [4].Research shows that leadership programsthat tap into high-impact practices that garnish specific sets
underrepresented students of all ages, STEM mentors, and their motivations and/or persistence. The first part of her career was spent designing residential split system HVAC equipment and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) unitsfor Trane in Tyler, TX. Kristin has taught about design, engineering, and manufacturing to students of all ages in various places including to preschoolers via Schaefer Engineering’s STEM outreach, to senior mechanical engineering undergraduates at TAMU, to eighth graders in KatyISD at Beckendorff Junior High, and to freshmen mixed major undergraduates at UH and at TAMU. Kristin is also the mom of one smart teenage boy whose journey through learning differences and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) has enabled her to connect
communication instruction to students as they progress through the senior capstone project and develop relationships with project stakeholders in industry. She also supports engineering communication program development, research, and implementation. Her Ph.D. research interests include social justice pedagogies; promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education; service learning; program design and leadership; and qualitative research.Jacob Field, Oregon State UniversitySierra Kai Sverdrup, Oregon State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Report on a Student Community of Practice Program's Impact on Career Preparednessand Sense of Belonging Among Underserved
Paper ID #41319Connecting the Dots: Professional Networking for Engineering StudentsDr. Jessica A Kuczenski, Santa Clara University Jes is a Senior Lecturer and Chair of the General Engineering programs at SCU. She teaches a variety of courses including Introduction to Engineering, Introduction to Engineering Prototyping, Community-Based Engineering Design, Career Launch, and Senior Projects.Christelle Sabatier, Santa Clara University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Connecting the Dots: Professional Networking for Engineering
preparing students for the jobs needed in the twenty-first century [1]. Accordingto one study, students with positive experiences in primary education STEM subjects are morelikely to pursue STEM at a different level [2]. In addition, females have a much lowerrepresentation than males do across typical STEM subjects. Learning STEM subjects is apathway to good jobs, and those jobs are important to the American economy [4].Achievement gaps in STEM among gender groups and the underrepresentation of females inthese fields should be addressed if the United States is to meet its educational goals [3]. Over thepast thirty years, women have made substantial educational gains in male-dominated STEMfields and careers. However, a gender imbalance still remains
with communication disorders. She is actively involved in the Society of Women Engineers and EPICS in IEEE. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Successes and Challenges of College-Wide Mentorship ProgramsAbstract This Complete Evidence-based Practice paper presents the analysis of data collected overa three-year period from a mentorship program and provides inferences and insights about itseffectiveness. Mentorship programs have been adopted by colleges of engineering in eitherformal or informal formats to support student success and transition to careers. The College ofEngineering at the University of New Haven initiated formal
Engineering Professional Development Consultant in the Office of Experiential Learning and Professional Engagement at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering. In her role, she works with MS and PhD engineering students on all aspects of career and professional development. Valerie holds a B.A. in Economics and German from Washington & Jefferson College and Master of Business Administration and Master of Sports Administration degrees from Ohio University. She is currently pursuing her EdD in Higher Education at the University of Pittsburgh.Susan K. Fullerton Shirey, University of Pittsburgh Susan Fullerton is an Associate Professor, Bicentennial Board of Visitors Faculty Fellow, and Vice Chair for
Purdue University, West Lafayette IRB # 2024-143 Minnesota State University, Mankato IRB # 2177147Abstract Lack of awareness of aviation careers among younger generations and the continued maledominance of the aviation and aerospace industries have contributed to a complex workforceshortage. The lack of female representation at top decision-making positions (e.g. C-suiteholders), creates a dearth of role models for younger women interested in aviation and aerospaceprofessions, which may discourage them from pursuing careers in this field. By revitalizinginterest in aviation among the younger generation and embracing diversity, the
when preparing to meet withemployers. The framework of essential topic areas was then used to find professionaldevelopment resources from institutional career services, literature, and professionaldevelopment articles. Based on the located resources, a grounded theory approach was used todevelop criteria applied to the gathered resources to determine the “best” to share as exemplarswith students as they prepare to meet with employers. For each topic area, a content analysis wasperformed on over 20 institutional resources and over 20 professional development articles andliterature resources. The four criteria that emerged from the data using the grounded theoryapproach were used to split the resources into categories and allow for comparison
requires, students come back to class inspired and driven tocomplete their studies. The graduate, thus, has acquired the necessary work readiness of skills,confidence, and self-efficacy to become a contributing member of the organization in a shortertimeframe [4]. This ease of transition into the career parallels the paradigm shift of employeeslooking beyond pay and wanting “learning opportunities, a sense of belonging and work-lifebalance” [5].Belonging is a fundamental human desire to be part of a group [6]. Studies have shown thatstudents with a higher sense of belonging to their university or major are more likely toovercome challenges and persist in their college studies [7-9]. Walton and Cohen [7] also foundthat a one-hour intervention to
Pittsburgh. He is a recipient of the K. Leroy Irvis Fellowship. His research interests include minoritized student experiences in Higher Ed, student activism, and the development of inclusive policy and practice in Higher Ed. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Project ELEVATE: Promoting Sustained & Equitable Change Among Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Engineering Faculty 1. Abstract Carnegie Mellon University, Johns Hopkins University, and New York Universitycreated the Project ELEVATE Alliance (AGEP Grant – Division of Equity for Excellence inSTEM in the Directorate for STEM Education) to develop a model promoting the equitableadvancement of early career tenure
engineers for professional endeavors.Students have numerous career choices available to them after graduation, and there is anopportunity to teach students how to navigate these options and make decisions that align withtheir professional and personal values and goals. This paper describes the implementation of anew course entitled Pathways to Impact offered at a large university that was created with theformal objective of exposing students to various professional pathway options and decision-making considerations. This course serves to enhance student confidence in understanding thedifferent ways in which they can make an impact throughout their careers, all while creating alearning experience that aims to strengthen students’ entrepreneurial
focused on engineering education research. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Engineering Doctoral Students’ Expectations, Reflections, and Concerns Regarding Future in AcademiaAbstractDoctoral students who choose an academic career path will essentially be required to teach courses.However, literature says most doctoral students have more research experience than teachingexperience. Additionally, the teaching experience they have is through their graduate teachingassistantships, which may or may not have associated training on how to teach. Teaching can bedifficult if you are not fully aware of the different dimensions associated with it. Engineeringdoctoral students who look to
ENVIRONMENT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC CONTINUATION POST COVIDThe covid-19 pandemic brought the traditional in-person student engagement activities to a halt and resultedin the redesign and thinking around student engagement that would still maintain the concepts of HighImpact Practices that includes experiential experiences. The paper will focus on two programs at the CityCollege/City University of New York (CUNY) that were utilized in this process. The first, Career Launchwas designed for CUNY students who have not had an internship, and the second, the Federal Work Study(FWS) program (established in1964) and designed to allow students of lower-income backgrounds to gainwork experience while studying were utilized. The host site was established in
, enhancing teaching effectiveness5-7, using specific research methods ormethodologies8,9, writing National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER proposals10, andnavigating the tenure and promotion process11. This paper follows these prior examples bypresenting advice for future or new faculty, especially those considering a tenure-trackappointment at an institution where they will be evaluated based on their research.This paper shares the authors’ collective experiential wisdom for what we consider to be some ofthe hidden curriculum of establishing a research presence as a pre-tenure faculty member. In sodoing, we extend the concept that students are tacitly informed about what is valuable in a givencontext10,11 to future and early career faculty. Despite
pre-college experiences on student career paths, and 2) engineering identity/experiences for the LBGTQ+ community.Dr. Yanfen Li, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Dr. Yanfen Li is an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She received her Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in 2018. Dr. Li has extensive experience in engineering education focusing on recruitment and retention of underrepresented and under resourced students and engineering pedagogy. Her work spans the areas of curriculum instruction and design, program design and evaluation, and the first-year college experience. Dr Li’s research group aims to further the
reported work on engineering stress culture(ESC) in the context of project-based learning engineering programs. Our previous work, whichmirrored a study conducted by Jensen and Cross on this topic, showed that students inproject-based engineering programs report less stress and depression, stronger personal vision ofan engineering career, more positive perceptions of department caring and diversity, and greaterpride in their department compared to the student population in the original study. No statisticallydifferent effects were found for reported anxiety or engineering identity between the twopopulations in our previously reported work.Purpose: Our goal is to continue the comparative replication of Jensen and Cross’s study byestablishing a
3 Introduction & Background Parenting styles play a significant role in shaping children's development, including theircareer choices. When examining factors that influence student career choices, i.e. peer groupinfluence, role model influence, family influence, parental influence is the most common factorin determining a students’ career choice (Kumar, 2016). This helps emphasize the importance ofparenting styles' influence on their children’s choice of a career path. Baumrind (1996) definesand categorizes four parenting styles: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved.Among these four parenting styles, the authoritative parenting style which is characteristic ofhigh expectations
barriers to STEMeducation opportunities are produced through intersecting axes of oppression, such as due togender, race, disability, and socioeconomic status, and can be tied to experiences ofdiscrimination and prejudice [4], [5], [6].STEM outreach programs specifically designed for identified underserved youth often aim toaddress underrepresentation within STEM, particularly within post-secondary programs orSTEM careers. We note that the framing of underrepresentation in STEM may suggest a merelack of knowledge about or opportunity to engage in STEM as the primary barrier to equity inSTEM. This framing does not acknowledge the structural exclusion inherent in STEM; manymarginalized individuals may already have opportunities to engage in STEM