levels). Finally, participants were asked (Q12) which of the threedomains they preferred to learn with and why. It should be noted that this interview consisted ofquestions about all three domains, and the results were split into three papers to better emphasizethe findings related to each domain of learning. In this paper, we focus only on the cognitivedomain of learning. Readers interested in understanding more about the research on affective andpsychomotor domain are directed to the other papers from this project [2], [3].Q1: How do you perceive learning as a process?Learning is an integral part of our lives. Each one of us learns the same things differently based onour preferred way of learning. In this question, students share their
students subsequently analyze thetransient CO2 response to determine the rate of CO2 uptake by the terrarium plants given the rateof CO2 production by the soil bacteria and the diffusion rate of CO2 from the terrarium. As partof the assignment, the students are also asked to reflect on the similarities between the terrariumand the earth's atmosphere. This multifaceted project not only emphasizes fundamental chemicalengineering principles but also explores the broader context of environmental sustainability andclimate change. This activity is part of a recent curriculum change in the chemical engineeringdepartment with a greater emphasis on a larger quantity of focused laboratory activities in placeof fewer and longer unit operation experiments
. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cedpsych.2020.101859 6AppendixGraduate student motivation survey under the EVT framework.7 point Likert Scale: 1. Strongly disagree 2. disagree 3. Somewhat disagree 4. Neither agree nor disagree 5. Somewhat agree 6. Agree 7. Strongly agreeInterest Value1. I find graduate engineering coursework interesting.2. I find graduate engineering research interesting.3. I like engineering.4. Solving challenging advanced engineering problems is rewarding.5. I like design projects.6. Graduate engineering program is exciting.7. Graduate engineering is an intellectually
change most strongly if projections come to fruition [4,16-17].Climate anxiety can be maladaptive or adaptive. It’s been demonstrated that people whoexperience an adaptive response are more likely to respond through behavioral engagement (pro-environmental action). When the anxiety response becomes maladaptive, resulting in challengeswith excessive worry and trouble with concentration, it has been observed that this behavioralengagement link weakens. In the context of climate anxiety, this is sometimes referred to as eco-paralysis [3, 18].Climate Change Anxiety ScaleAlthough there is an increasing interest in emotional responses to climate change, the method ofmeasuring this response has differed substantially [14, 19]. In 2020, Susan Clayton
Grant #DGE1255832.Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those ofthe author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.REFERENCES[1] Council of Graduate Schools, “Ph.D. completion and attrition: Analysis of baseline program data from the Ph.D. completion project,” Washington D.C, 2008.[2] R. Sowell, J. Allum, and H. Okahana, “Doctoral initiative on minority attrition and completion,” Council of Graduate Schools, Washington D. C, 2015.[3] M. Bahnson and C. G. P. Berdanier, “Current trends in attrition considerations of engineering Master’s and Ph.D. students at research-intensive universities in the United States,” Int. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 39, no. 1
. Her prior work experiences include product management, consulting, tutoring, marketing, and information technology.Rachel Eve Gail Swan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Rachel Swan is an undergraduate student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). Since 2022 she has been an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the ERAU Wireless Devices and Electromagnetics Laboratory (WiDE Lab). She has also been an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the ERAU Biologically Inspired Design-for-Resilience (BID4R) Lab since 2023. Her research projects and interests include hardware security for RF applications and machine learning. She is a recipient of the ERAU’s 2023 Outstanding Electrical Engineering Undergraduate
often leads to mediocre performance in a working environment despite the students’education. Thus, it is imperative to teach professional skills to students.Ethics is a professional skill that holds great importance for engineers and is evaluated for theprofessional engineer designation [4]. During their engineering studies, students are often notdeeply exposed to ethical constructs until their final year. This can result in students designingproducts and projects without considering the ethical implications their creations may have.Therefore, a module focused on the relevance of ethics to engineering was developed for incomingfirst-year students to expose them to ethical frameworks.LITERATURE REVIEWIn traditional settings of large lecture
Applying to internships Participating in campus advisors Seeking a career coach activities & resources Focusing on classes Focusing on personal projects Forming study groups Applying for financial support “The EMPOWER scholarship has been a big support in my transition as there is no worry of finances to distract me from my studies—one thing is that I did not know how expensive campus dining was. Community, friends, and social connections have been very supportive in my transition because school would be much more stressful without them
overarching goal is to amplify the voicesand perspectives of minoritized students, positioning them as knowledge holders and generatorsdeserving recognition in our quest for educational equity within engineering. Our studychallenges the idea that students inherently lack and need "fixing." Instead, we contend thatportrayals of deficit mindsets, attitudes, stereotypes, whiteness and hypermasculinity in socialmedia further sideline students and perpetuate flawed notions of success in engineering.Context of the StudyThis project focuses primarily on the portrayal of engineering identity(ies) in digital mediaspaces. Digital media spaces, as a contemporary medium for discourse, provide a rich source ofdata for understanding how these constructions
Paper ID #43642Using Machine Learning to Analyze Short-Answer Responses to ConceptuallyChallenging Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics QuestionsHarpreet Auby, Tufts University Harpreet is a graduate student in Chemical Engineering and STEM Education. He works with Dr. Milo Koretsky and helps study the role of learning assistants in the classroom as well as machine learning applications within educational research and evaluation. He is also involved in projects studying the uptake of the Concept Warehouse. His research interests include chemical engineering education, learning sciences, and social justice.Namrata
published papers | Research Project winner! Education: BE in Mechanical Engineering MBA in Information Technology MS in Computer Science (IP) My paper is accepted for 2024 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference, Marietta, GA, March 10 - 12, 2024. Research interests: 1. Meditation 2. Music 3. AI Hackathons: 1. INTEL AI Hackathon FIRST prize Winner! 2. Llama 2 ClarifAI LablabAI hackathon SECOND prize winner! Published papers: Peer-reviewed Published papers: 1. FIE 2023 IEEE conference, Texas, USA: EEG Spectral Analysis and Prediction for Inattention Detection in Academic Domain 2. AIMC 2023, Brighton, UK: Introductory Studies on Raga Multi-track Music Generation of Indian classical music using AI. 3. ASEE
does make sense when looking at the provided figures and briefexplanation from the CALM, the intended correct connection would be “a lattice point representsan atom, usually located at the center of an atom, which are at corners of the unit cell for the SCstructure.” This connection was not established for Max. Figure 9. A supplemental video slide showing a concept of lattice parameter. The original pictures used in this slide are from [47], which is the required textbook in the course.DiscussionThis paper is part of our broader project addressing the development of conceptual understandingin adaptive personalized learning systems. In the study reported here, we observed in detail howfour students interacted with the tool to develop
alerts based on those sensors[29]. Although this was small scale experiment, it showed promise in allowing people tocustomize the sensor technology to their specific issues. The simple graphical interface helpedparticipants program the sensors without needing a great deal of outside assistance. The hopewas that this project would provide a less expensive approach to navigating through daily life,since this type of technology can be prohibitively expensive for many people, and can requiremore technological knowledge than many people possess. The way in which those facing cognitive issues interact with technology can be differentthan the general population, so some special accommodations may need to be made [30]. Visualinteraction with
may be doing more than just supporting howstudents believe they belong in engineering spaces but also in how they are seen and seethemselves as engineers. The participants illustrated how recognition from faculty throughrespect and disrespect was impactful in how they felt seen as engineers and navigating futurestudent-faculty relationships. If engineering education is going to answer calls to supportengineering identity development curricular and programmatically, changes will need to considerfeatures that support students beyond specific classroom assignments or projects. Engineeringfaculty serve as people already embedded in engineering communities who may help guidestudents into this community by making them feel like they do or do not
participation in DOE programs and opportunities. In 2021, they hosted over a dozensessions with students, faculty, and administrators from minority serving institutions (MSIs) tohelp identify the barriers that exist. Then in February of 2022, they launched a program calledReaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW). RENEW aims to support projects atMSIs and non-R1 institutions of higher education to develop the capacity to train undergraduatesand graduate students in STEM fields.Though only one example was provided here, many of the FC-STEM agencies provide similartestaments when describing the changes they have made to existing efforts as well how their newSTEM education programs came to fruition. It remains evident, however, that there is a lack
to research. Furthermore, fostering an environmentwhere leadership is shared, and all members are motivated to contribute to the institution'sresearch agenda can lead to increased grant submissions, interdisciplinary research projects, andpartnerships with external stakeholders, ultimately driving growth in research activity andfunding (Commodore, Freeman, Gasman, & Carter, 2016).Integrating transformational and distributed leadership practices at HBCUs also has the potentialto strengthen partnerships with industry, government, and non-profit organizations. Thesecollaborations can provide additional resources, expertise, and opportunities for applied research,further boosting the institutions' research capabilities and funding prospects
students. Of these, 28 students consented toparticipate in this study (about 18% female, 82% male). All these students were second yearengineering students.Identify Mastery Skills:First, we began by listing all the skills taught in our circuit analysis course. These could be bookchapters, exam problems, or important outcomes from projects or reports. We tried to framethem as measurable skills using questions such as: “Students will do...”, “Students willsolve….”, “Students will analyze…”. Next, we grouped skills by importance and reduced the listto 12 skills we could assess. We selected 5 essential skills (Fig. 1, Foundational skills) that allour students should master to be successful in our curriculum, 3 priority skills that we wantedstudents to
persist inengineering develop “solidarity” with other students studying engineering; for engineeringpersisters, identification becomes a “compass” that guides them through engineering, even moreso than either disciplinary knowledge or navigation [33]. An engineering student’s grit, ascaptured by both their consistency of interest and persistence of effort in engineering can bedirectly influenced by the strength of their engineering identity and the depth of their feeling ofbelonging [34].Engineering-specific on-campus residential programs (e.g., living learning communities) buildout-of-class experiences to strengthen engineering identity and persistence in engineering [14].Co-curricular experiences, like service learning projects [16
roboticsand they had vague and basic existing knowledge of AI.When AI is acting as a programming assiting tool, the findings of the reviewed studies revealed apositive impact of AI on both student learning outcomes and engagement in K-12 CSeducation 29,23,4 . Quantitative data indicated statistically significant improvements in test scoresand project completion rates among students exposed to AI-driven interventions. 9 examied anadaptive immediate feedback system significantly increased students’ intentions to persist in CS,improved their engagement and learning, and was well-received by students. 32 highlights theefficacy of virtual robotics as a tool for teaching programming in middle school, emphasizing theimportance of structural logic in
participation in creative projects, and student-teacher engagement.Additional benefits of incorporating social media into education include the ability to followclasses from anywhere at any time and the best possible interaction with the material throughpeer debate and opinion sharing [17]. In addition to students engaging and exchanginginformation with subject-topic professionals through social media, using them in engineeringclassrooms can improve discussion quality, boost student participation, and promoteindependent learning [18, 19]. Similarly, studies analyzed social media data using Twitterhashtags on activist campaigns for increasing gender equality in the engineering sector [20].Despite the advantages SMPs’ interactive learning environment
following the opinions of the majority mayinadvertently disenfranchise or marginalize the needs of underrepresented groups (URGs) inengineering. RQ2 can also provide insight into how to modify instructional support for URGs inorder to provide greater equity in student learning.MethodsThis study is part of a larger, single-institution research project, which used a survey toinvestigate the connections between different forms of support (from faculty, TAs, and peers)and various dimensions of course-level engagement (including attention, participation, effort,and emotional engagement) in multiple learning contexts. The survey also included several shortanswer questions, one of which is analyzed in this study: “What one action can your TAs at take
Figure12. However, this is one of the smaller ASEE-listed disciplines in terms of overall numbers.Even with the percentage decrease, White women still graduate more per year than the otherraces. Given that rocketry is one of the initial school science project crossovers to engineering,this could merit study into why underrepresented students appear to become disinterested inspace and flight [40]. Figure 11: Aerospace Discipline Percentage BS Degrees Awarded by ASEE-reporting Institutions (a) Disaggregated by Gender; (b) Disaggregated by Race and Gender(a) (b) Figure 12: Aerospace Discipline Total BS Degrees Awarded; Disaggregated by Race and
during the on lab period. The specific role of variouscontrols used in the experiments was discussed extensively during the laboratory session.The case study culminated in a group project report that addressed answers to the questionsposed in Appendix A. It also included an ethical discussion of the use of the material, and thecytotoxicity assay results for their material. Figures 9 and 10, show the performance of thestudents in both years. Figure 9. Students performance in the Ethics Figure 10. Students who had a satisfactory performance discussion included in their final report. in case study report with respect to the cytotoxicity assayThe percentage of student teams that exhibited a very good performance in their final
–particularly Latinos/as/xs – have been perceived as disruptive elements of theAmericanization project [1]. Latinos/as/xs have been framed as individuals that are unable tosucceed in academic spaces because of inherent deficits and thus unable to accommodate tothe demands of American exceptionalism [2]. Engineering is no exception to this deficitframing of Latinos/as/xs. In fact, engineering has a long history of discrimination towardminoritized groups that is still present today in engineering programs [3]. For instance,Latino/a/x engineering students still contend with the enduring repercussions of deficitideologies, racialization, and a process of assimilation through subtractive schooling [4, 5].Engineering has, too, embraced an educational
challenges, this study amplifies the clarioncall for fostering participation and inclusivity in engineering doctoral programs.IntroductionPromoting diversity within the engineering workforce is a critical national priority, underscoringthe need for broader participation and the cultivation of inclusivity [1]. The infusion of diversityinto the field of civil engineering in the United States yields numerous advantages, including amultifaceted project perspective, heightened project value, the enrichment of knowledge, talent,and ideas, access to expansive networks, and the production of superior final products necessaryfor global competitiveness in infrastructure [2]. Consequently, achieving this imperative requiresa comprehensive examination of the
diversity is essential to the growth of the industry. Therefore, effortsshould be made to address the unique hurdles that female Hispanics encounter in STEM [16] toreduce the gender gap.In past years, research projects have highlighted the benefits of combining traditional teachingmethods with computer technology in education [17]. An example of this technology isAugmented Reality (AR). AR allows the user to see and interact with computer-generatedinformation overlayed in the real world. AR has been recognized as a practical andsupplementary teaching tool that can greatly improve traditional teaching methods [10]. AR canbe used as an interactive tool that combines the real world with the digital world to createflexible learning and enrich
fl fl fl flcan leave a lot of problem-solving to be completed in the coding phase where a participant mayneed more time to complete the project or run into unanticipated problems.3.4 Design Cohesion and Granularity LevelAfter applying the alignment notation to each of the exercise samples we determined that DesignCohesion could be classified as low, medium, or high. A low level of design cohesion canindicate a low level of metacognition and ability to plan prior to implementing a programmingsolution. It may also represent a lack of attention to the planning phase, where a
Louisiana Tech University. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Her research interests are diversity, gender equity, retention, project-based learning, and cognitive models of problem-solving.Ms. Linda Ratts, WileyYasaman Adibi, zyBooks Yasaman Adibi is an Engineering Content Author at zyBooks. She earned her PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 2015, where her research focused on medical imaging using ultrasound. She also did two years of postdoctoral researMs. Jenny Welter, WileyMs. Mary Fraley, Michigan Technological University Mary Fraley is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan
I’m not smart. I’ve pretended to know something when I really didn’t because I didn’t want to be judged.Transfer Integrity Sincere One time I crossed the line and let a project fail on a team to spite one person. I crossed the line because I didn't put my recommendations first and acted in a self-interest way. This drove a rift within the team and did not demonstrate any positive virtue by me. I suppose that I wanted to show that I
Learning and Adult Education with a minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from The Pennsylvania State University. Her research interests are at the intersection of race and learning in adult education, DesiCrit (theorizing the racialized experiences of South Asian Americans using Critical Race Theory), Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) as a framework to analyze learning, and qualitative research. She is currently working on the following research projects: Environmental racism, Racialized experience of South Asian Americans, and Mothering during the pandemic. Her selected publications include ”Learning to teach about race: The racialized experience of a South Asian American feminist educator” in Adult