keyword in our searches. The SLRprocess and structure/format used in this paper was referred from several existing SLR studies(Borrego, Foster, & Froyd, 2014; Kittur & Islam, 2021; Kittur et al., 2024).Figure 1 shows the Identification and Screening process, where a total of 2055 papers were initiallyidentified, and after screening for duplicates, 1197 papers were identified by screening. Theseexclusion criteria were applied to the papers: papers written in a language other than English,papers where the focus was not on the engineering field or courses that would be studied byengineers, and papers where the focus was not on inclusive pedagogy practices. Our inclusioncriteria were that the papers must be written in English, must focus on
Pathway”, NISTS Conference, Portland OR. 1/2023; Onate, P., Bassett, E., De Sousa, D., Innovation Conference, ”Texas A&M – Dallas College: A New Way to an Engineering Degree” (3/2023); Cedor, T., Bassett, E., Onate,P. TRACS Summit, ”Promoting Social Capital and Environmental Citizenship: Partnership between A&M, Dallas College, and Chevron.” Bassett, E., De Sousa, D., TACAC Conference ”Alternative Pathways to Engineering Majors” (9/2022).Dr. Cindy Lawley, Texas A&M University Dr. Cindy Lawley is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Engineering Academic and Outreach Programs and is responsible for the PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach Program, the Engineering Academies Program, the Professional and
support them personally and professionally. Ten participant interviews were analyzeddeductively (Stake, 1995) using cultural marginality (Choi, 2001) as a conceptual framework.Data analysis findings revealed three themes to which postdoctoral affairs offices must be moreattentive in the personal and professional journey of postdoctoral scholars of color: (1) preparethem for the transient nature of their positions, (2) smooth their unique work challenges, and (3)address workplace isolation and invisibility. The findings of this study could be useful topostdoctoral affairs offices and postdoctoral advisors in advocating for the needs and priorities ofthis population. By prioritizing and addressing their concerns, such offices can create a
discussion on additional applications of theLogical Model, such as analysis and design of experiments, will be presented in a later paper.1. Introduction and literature reviewLike any scientific study, a simulation project involves a defined sequence of steps. The processbegins with establishing a clear problem statement and study goals, leading to actionablerecommendations to support decision-making. Crucially, after model development, simulationstudies require debugging, verification, and validation. However, some students struggle todistinguish between these terms.Debugging entails meticulously examining a model for errors. This encompasses syntax issues aswell as semantic or logical errors that can lead to misleading output. Fortunately
include rocketry club [1], Baja SAE club [2,3] and Robotic club [4]. Inthe past decade, the advent of Graphical Processing Units (GPUs) accelerated research andapplications in the fields requiring intense computations. Machine and deep learning were thefields that benefited significantly from GPUs as they are computationally, very demanding.Although machine learning and deep learning have been used for decades, ChatGPT was the firstapplication to demonstrate the power and usefulness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to a publicaudience. Since then, many fields have utilized AI to their advantage. The power andeffectiveness of AI in many fields have led many to believe the next revolution like agriculture,the industrial revolution, and technology
understanding of mechanical vibration theory, we created two analytical-type designprojects. These two design projects are “The design check of a beam under a harmonic excitingforce” and “The vibration isolation and absorber”. They are meaningful mechanical designprojects in which the mechanical vibration theory is implemented. This paper presents the twoprojects, and their implementation and shows the class survey results. Most students agreed thatthe class design projects significantly facilitated them to have a beter understanding of mechanicalvibra�on theory and helped them to establish the connec�on between mechanical vibra�on theory andits applica�ons and the class design projects should be kept for the mechanical vibra�on course in thefuture.1
research.IntroductionDespite decades of efforts to broaden participation in science, technology, engineering andmath (STEM) fields, most professionals in these generally high-paying, high-statusoccupations continue to be white men. In the United States, the STEM job-growth rateoverall is more than twice the average rate for the total workforce [1, p. 201], with most jobopenings in computer science and engineering (CS&E) [2]. The limited representation ofwomen in these fields is apparent: Women comprise just 28 percent of workers in science andengineering fields overall, and even less in CS&E fields [3].These labor-force dynamics also reflect trends in U.S. higher education: Although women’spostsecondary attainment rates exceed men’s, women remain
through auspices ofthe National Academies.backgroundThe practice of engineering is more than the application of scientific, mathematical, andtechnical knowledge to design, develop, build, and maintain devices, systems, structures, andprocesses. It is a creative endeavor with profound cultural, ethical, and social dimensions, andwith the great potential to do good or harm, however intentionally or unintentionally.While it may seem as though considerations of such non-technical aspects of engineering are arelatively recent concern, they have in fact long been on the minds of practitioners [1]. Indeed, aset of papers published in 1922 put forward some remarkably modern-sounding concepts.Alexander Graham Christie, a Johns Hopkins University
participating in the NEET course curriculum. Participants received the course curriculumthrough multiple instructors who utilized diverse instructional modes during their enrollment. Literature ReviewProject-Based Learning Project-based learning (PBL) has gained widespread recognition as an effectivepedagogical approach in engineering education [1], [2], [3]. The fundamental principle of PBL inengineering involves engaging students in real-world, hands-on projects to deepen theirunderstanding of engineering concepts. Research indicates that PBL not only enhances students'technical skills but also fosters critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork [2], [4]- [8]. Educators who incorporate
granting agencies, typically, expect that successful interventions will beinstitutionalized when the funding period expires. Institutionalization refers to the process bywhich a program is sustainably integrated into the institutional culture and becomes “standardpractice” instead of being viewed as separate or special [1, 2, 3]. Many “new teaching andlearning programs struggle to become integrated into the fabric of the Academy” due to theAcademy’s lack of intentional mechanisms for cultural change [1]. This “wicked problem” of theAcademy’s “resistance to innovation” [1, 4, 5, 6] leading to failure to institutionalize innovationsis common for grant-funded efforts [7]. Institutionalization requires engaging institutionalstakeholders to generate
complex challenges in their professional context that requireboth technical and social competencies and include providing clean water, the ethics ofdeveloping AI, engineering better delivery of medication, and preventing nuclear terror [1]. Toeffectively solve these complex problems, engineers have to rigorously and adeptly applytechnical skills and soft skills such as communication, collaboration, and empathy [2]. Soft skillsare widely recognized as having increasing importance for employment, career success, andprofessional and personal satisfaction in modern engineering workplaces [3].Empathy is a critical soft skill, focused on building emotional intelligence [2], [4], [5], [6], andhas many definitions in the literature [7]. This work is
recover a delivery dronethat failed to make it back to the home base. The power generation team designed a method toproduce power to charge the drones using some type of renewable energy such as wind, solar, orhydroelectric. This interdisciplinary project exposes first-year students to design, teamwork,communications, and humanitarian engineering.IntroductionDesign ProjectsWankat and Oreovicz wrote, “Many engineers contend that design is the heart of engineering”[1]. ABET defines engineering design as “a process of devising a system, component, or processto meet desired needs and specifications within constraints” [2]. The ability to design is a keyattribute of an effective engineer. Design projects help engineering students, [3]: enhance
Italian architect StefanoMarzano once said “"every time we design a product we are making a statement about thedirection the world will move in" [1]. As engineering instructors, we must strive to create well-rounded engineers, who are technically sound, creative designers, with strong ethicalconvictions. Engineering education in the United States has traditionally emphasized theacquisition of technical knowledge [2]. Traditional engineering courses can often lack the hands-on training that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application, limiting engineeringstudents' ability to grasp the real-world implications of their studies [2]. To address this gap, weneed to configure engineering courses to include, in addition to technical and
literature review.Brief Literature ReviewHigher educational institutions in the United States continue to attract some of the best studentsworldwide, increasing the cultural diversity on our campuses. Despite their strong academicpreparation, international students face several obstacles, especially, in their first semester.Expressing their thoughts on paper, adjusting to the American educational system, and asking forhelp when needed, do not come naturally to some international students in their first semester inthe United States. Those who cannot adjust quickly may end up underperforming in their firstsemester. Gardner [1], and Kizilcec and Cohen [2] explain that generally, graduate studentsachieve academic success if they master time management
learning withthe advantages of AI.For the effective integration of AI in CEE education, educators must prioritize a two-prongedapproach: leveraging the benefits of AI-driven tools while instilling in students a critical mindsettoward the information they receive. Such a balanced approach promises a more dynamic,responsive, and critically engaged learning environment in Electrical Engineering.IntroductionIn recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration in Electrical Engineering (EE) educationhas gained significant attention [1]. This integration has two main benefits. Firstly, it enablesstudents to acquire the essential skills and knowledge needed to utilize AI technologies in theircareers [2]. Secondly, it addresses the growing need for
, assessment methods, the students' backgrounds,and their feedback.IntroductionProject-based learning, particularly design-based projects, represents an extraordinarily effectivepedagogical method [1]. Similar to problem-based learning, design-based projects engagelearners actively in solving real-world challenges. This approach is widely acknowledged amongengineering educators as a means of shifting from passive to active learning paradigms withinthe classroom [2] [3] [4]. In this paper, I elucidate the integration of a design project into a bridgeexperiment within a Statics class, exemplifying the practical application and benefits of thiseducational approach.Class ProfileStatics, a fundamental branch of mechanics within engineering education, holds
. The outcomes were evaluated using surveys, ICAP framework,technical memo, and modeling results using Excel. 1 1. Introduction. 2 Integrating effective problem-solving techniques into engineering education is crucial for 3 preparing students to tackle real-world challenges. This study aims to embed a Problem-Solving 4 Studio (PSS) approach within an introductory engineering course, leveraging a real-world project 5 as the central learning module. The PSS, pioneered by Joseph M. Le Doux and Alisha A. Waller 6 at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2016, represented an innovative educational paradigm 7 designed to enhance analytical problem-solving skills while deepening students' conceptual 8 understanding of engineering
structural panels subject to blast and static loading. Additionally, Timmy has earned the Envision Sustainability Professional Credential (ENV SP) equipping him with a framework that encourages systematic changes in planning, design, and delivery of sustainable civil infrastructure.Alexander Tucker, United States Military AcademyCharles James Richardson Reeves, United States Military AcademyNicholas Ryan Parker, United States Military Academy Nicholas Parker is a Civil Engineering major at the United States Military Academy at West Point. His academic interests revolve around transportation infrastructure and entertainment venue construction. Nicholas is a manager for the Division 1 Army Women’s Softball Team and he is also a
implementation of a dedicated precalculus course.To address these obstacles, the aim of this study is to understand the impact of accessibleprecalculus practice opportunities to all students, with the goal of enabling them to enhance theirprecalculus skills without feeling overwhelmed. This objective was achieved by integratingprecalculus instruction into the curriculum of Calculus II and assessing its outcomes.Literature ReviewThere is acknowledgement that the math course entry point in curricula for engineering studentsmay differ among students based on socio-economic and minority classifications. Those who arefirst generation college students, Underrepresented Minority (URM)1 students, or those with feweracademic opportunities in secondary education
semester, I noticed the following challenges for me as an instructor: (1) to deliver the requiredcontents in two 75-minute lectures per week and 15 weeks; (2) to help students climb the Bloom’staxonomy; and (3) to motivate positive teamwork. It is also hard for students to integrate theknowledge introduced through PowerPoint slides and pre-recorded videos in problem solving.Problem-solving studio (PSS) was designed to teach students how to solve engineering problemswithout resorting to rote memorization of algorithms, while at the same time developing their deepunderstanding of the course topics. This is a core skillset that would help me address the challengesthat I am facing; however, each session usually takes up to one and a half to two hours
showcase several student projects and someof the design. These projects indicate that students’ critical-thinking ability and creativity can begreatly increased when given the freedom to develop their own signature-thinking projects.1. IntroductionMiddle Tennessee State University (MTSU) offers an ABET Engineering AccreditationCommission (EAC) accredited mechatronics engineering program, in which students learn bothelectrical and mechanical engineering course materials. Digital Circuits Fundamentals is one ofthe required electrical courses in the curriculum, typically taught in the junior year. Theprerequisites of this course are Computer Science I and Electrical Circuit Analysis I. It is theprerequisite of two other courses: Programmable Logic
studentacademic performance in the course.BackgroundConcept maps, mind maps, or similar diagrams, provide a visual representation of relationshipsbetween course topics. These tools help students identify connections and build new neural paths,linking new knowledge to existing knowledge, which aids in both understanding and recall.Increasing the number of concepts, and the number of connections between concepts, in a learner’smind will result in increased mastery of the subject [1]. The use of concept maps to demonstratecomprehension and understanding has been closely linked with constructivism. Constructivismviews learning as an active process where learners are creating meaning by testing new conceptsagainst prior knowledge. Concept maps are a visual
mapping of relevantlearning outcomes throughout the required curriculum, programmatic assessments, andwork toward sustainment of the effort by providing valued assessment reporting.Introduction to the sustainability curriculum effortSince 2020 a small group of faculty at the University of Maryland (UMD), College Parkhave been working toward preparing engineering undergraduates to become bothwilling and able to tackle sustainability challenges. Sustainability is considered broadlyto include the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic. In oureffort we also address topics from the Engineering for One Planet (EOP) framework [1],in particular systems thinking and critical thinking, and we explicitly consider diversity
engineeringnationally hover around 60%, but dip below 40% when accounting for various underrepresenteddemographics [1], [2]. Notably, these figures often paint an overly optimistic picture, asuniversities typically exclude pre-engineering students or those facing initial obstacles to startingthe engineering curriculum from graduation rate calculations.At Lipscomb University, students are allowed to declare engineering upon admission.Anecdotally, we see that many of these students attrit (to another degree program or leave theuniversity altogether) before beginning their engineering curriculum. This attrition is primarilyattributed to challenges in math remediation and delayed graduation timelines. Consequently, theactual graduation rates for this at-risk
, undergraduates and alumni. Afew of the many examples of successful mentoring are faculty-led programs that helpundergraduates with technical, ethical and professional problems [1]; the creation of graduatestudent communities as mentoring groups [2,3]; the mentoring of new graduate studentinstructors by existing graduate student instructors [4]; undergraduate student mentoring oftransfer students who are new to STEM [5] and residential peer mentoring of early engineeringstudents and at-risk students by upper-level undergraduates [6].In 2021, the Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Arkansas(U of A) created an undergraduate mentoring program using departmental alumni as career pathidentification as well as professional
fabricationas well as design improvement and optimization. Each quarter, student teams must submit aprogress report and demonstrate a physical working prototype at the end of academic year. Duringfall, winter and spring quarters, they conduct an oral presentation to faculty and practicingengineers from industry. Since this is a capstone project course, many ABET Student Outcomesare assessed each quarter as indicated in Table 1. Written, oral and student contribution rubricswere developed specifically for the capstone project course and are used during assessment andevaluation. The assessor body includes Engineering Technology program faculty, industry advisoryboard members, sponsoring company engineers as well engineers from various local engineers
in their capabilities of using CAD software. Therefore, there iscurrently a lack of research investigating how students develop self-efficacy in relation to CADprior to their undergraduate degree.As there currently does not exist a validated scale to measure CAD self-efficacy, in this paper,we explore the related concepts of undergraduate engineering students’ initial 3D Modeling andEngineering Design self-efficacy before formal CAD instruction at the university level.Bandura’s Theory of Self-Efficacy suggests there are four main sources of self-efficacy: masteryexperiences, social persuasion, vicarious experiences and physiological states [1]. Therefore, weaim to answer the question: “What prior CAD learning experiences influence
faculty members can be supported during different career stages of our lives(for example, their transition points from graduate student to advanced researcher and/ or juniorfaculty members and finally helping them to transition into mid-career faculty positions like anassociate professor and helping them move onwards full professor or administrative positions)based on our own first-hand experiences. The goal of this autoethnography is to include thecultural and linguistic assets and unique world views that international faculty members bringand finding ways to leverage them while promoting professional development, mentorshipsupports, and preserving their mental health.1. IntroductionInternational faculty members play a vital role in shaping the
learning strategies. These strategies require further investigation as they areincreasingly important to integrate within the classroom, especially for challenging STEM-basedcourses. By specifically fostering motivation and SRL, students can engage more effectivelywith the material, leading to improved learning outcomes. To investigate these components of thelearning process in engineering, we collected self-report measures of achievement goalorientation (motivation), general self-efficacy (motivation), and motivated strategies for learning(SRL) for 146 undergraduate engineering students in Thermodynamics.To better understand (1) the interconnected nature of these constructs for students and (2) theself-regulatory and motivational profiles of
professionalintervention, mental health symptoms can worsen and become more challenging to treat.Therefore, this study uses a quantitative approach to investigate the beliefs that first-yearengineering students hold about seeking mental health treatment and the influence of these beliefson their intention to seek professional help. This study addresses the following research questions:1) Which factors are most strongly associated with first-year engineering students’ intention toseek mental health treatment? 2) What beliefs about the outcomes of professional mentalhealthcare are most predictive of students’ intention to seek treatment?This study used a self-report survey instrument that employed the Integrated Behavioral Model(IBM) as an empirically supported