, Godfrey [9] cites many studies andpapers that describe and examine how engineering education culture contributes to resistance tochange in engineering programs with respect to: ● the participation of women (Dryburgh, 1999; Hacker, 1983; Lewis et al., 1998; Tonso, 1996b) ● culture as gendered (Cronin and Roger, 1999; Lewis et al., 1998; Tonso, 1996b) ● culture as an agent in student attrition (Courter, Millar and Lyons, 1998) ● student engagement and enculturation (Ambrose, 1998; Lattuca, Terenzini &Volkwein, 2006) ● the development of engineering identity (Dryburgh, 1999; Stevens et al., 2008; Tonso, 2006) ● faculty cultures (McKenna, Hutchinson, and Trautvetter, 2008) ● campus cultures (Tonso, 2006
) and Centers(offering co- or extra-curricular activities) [6]–[8]. Particularly noteworthy is the growth overthe last 20 years in the number of programs and centers and the growth in faculty support andinvolvement in such Programs and Centers [9].Efforts to integrate entrepreneurial skills into existing engineering courses have been notable.For instance, Schar et al. [10] introduced a series of case studies in an introductory mechanicscourse, under the label of Scenario Based Learning. These case studies challenged students toapply their mechanics-based analysis skills to support product decisions involving businesselements. Woodcock et al. [11] explored how an engineering capstone design course couldhelp students learn entrepreneurial skills
1. Briefly, the centerpiece of the program is our quarterly Success inSTEM seminar, which students take every quarter for their first two years at University ofWashington Tacoma. Through these weekly sessions, students connect with each other and withtheir faculty cohort mentor, learning to support each other through challenging times,developing a growth mindset towards their academic journey, understanding barriers that leadto equity gaps in STEM such as stereotype threat and imposter syndrome, and building a senseof belonging and self-efficacy. The seminar allows participants to explore co-curricularopportunities (e.g., student clubs), campus resources such as disability services and financial aidoffices, and career preparation, while
engineering students’ competencies for responding to ethical predicaments.SEAF draws on both conflict resolution process design methods and on elements of layeringderived from the Empowered Self Defense pedagogy. It introduces additional scenario-buildingand response-planning strategies that can enhance the stepwise rehearsal experience of thelearner, and therefore their sense of self-efficacy in applying the GVV framework. The proposedinnovation incorporates two additional elements: concentric circles of engagement and stepwiserehearsal of interactions. Concentric circles of engagement involve different centers of focus anddegrees of involvement of others in the learner’s process of ethical decision-making and action,which expand from an internal
timeline that reflects theresearcher’s tenure at the university. At this level, faculty members can tailor meaningful projectsfor researchers over a set period. The last and broadest level of participation is short-termengagement through undergraduate and graduate courses. For short-term engagement, studentsparticipate in community-based class projects for one semester or can take elective courses thatoffer community-based research. With short-term engagement, students apply concepts ofcommunity-based research. This participatory approach serves as an opportunity for students toconduct research and advance into mid-term engagement opportunities (Figure 1). These levels ofengagement provide a more diverse audience that is engaged in community-based
aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and a B.S.E. in civil engineering from Case Western Reserve University, both in the areas of structural engineering and solid mechanics.Dr. Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan Aaron W. Johnson (he/him) is an Assistant Professor in the Aerospace Engineering Department and a Core Faculty member of the Engineering Education Research Program at the University of Michigan. His lab’s design-based research focuses on how to re-contextualize engineering science engineering courses to better reflect and prepare students for the reality of ill-defined, sociotechnical engineering practice. Their current projects include studying and designing classroom
Science, New York University) Elizabeth Hervias (Chemical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology) Maryom Rahman (Chemical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology) Amina Anowara (Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Princeton University)B. Mentor PoolThe research projects performed by the undergraduate students during the summer REU will be within theareas of diagnosis, therapy, and mechanistic modeling of cancer systems. To further this intellectualcuriosity and the innovation spirit, the chosen faculty members are renowned, including multiple NSFawardees (2 NSF Career Award winners). The faculty members have a diverse intellectual focus in cancer,from diagnostic devices, machine learning, and mechanism to therapeutic
Paper ID #42146A Game-Based Learning Method to Promote Soft Skills in Construction EducationRaissa Seichi Marchiori, The University of Alabama Raissa Seichi Marchiori is currently a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) and a Ph.D. student in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama. Raissa obtained her bachelor’s degree and an MBA in Civil Engineering in Brazil. Her research topic is in the construction engineering area. Her research interests include implementing Building Information Modeling on construction sites, safety training, workforce development, and
factor. This framework has been usedacross STEM education to describe what it means to take on the role of being a particular type ofperson and has been linked to several important outcomes including continuation in engineeringpathways [5], [41], [46], academic performance [47], [48], and choosing engineering careers [49],[50], [51]. Recognition is an important aspect of engineering role identity [42], [43]. Recognitionincludes both a self-recognition and other-recognition aspect of being the kind of person who cando engineering work. These beliefs shape the internal dialogue that students have about themselvesin the role of an engineer. Students’ recognition beliefs do not develop from interactions withinsignificant contacts but are
Dr. Vongkulluksn is an Assistant Professor in the Educational Psychology program at University of Nevada Las Vegas. She received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California. Her research examines student engagement as situated in specific learning contexts. She specializes in cognitive engagement in STEM learning, particularly in technology-integrated learning environments and for traditionally underserved students.Mei Yang, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Dr. Mei Yang is a full professor and the graduate coordinator at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her research interests include computer
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.Ms. Saskia van Beers, University of Toronto Saskia van Beers (she/her) is a MASc. student in Engineering Education at the University of Toronto. She holds a BASc in Engineering Science from the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on understanding how Canadian engineers reflect on the impact that their social location has had on their career.Sasha-Ann Eleanor Nixon, University of Toronto ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Why would
focused on creating stronger partnerships between faculty and staff at a 2 yearand 4 year institution supporting engineering transfer students found that faculty and mentors played amajor influence on students’ decision to choose an engineering major [25]. Students also reported on thechallenges that they faced finding detailed and locally relevant information on engineering careerpathways outside the classroom environment and several of them were struggling with issues related toengineering identity development and sense of belonging. Furthermore, students articulated that whatdrew them to engineering was their desire to develop their quantitative and critical thinking skills, andtheir love of innovation and design, all of which are closely
©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Integrating Sustainability in Higher Education: Curricular Review and Opportunities for Future DevelopmentAbstractRose-Hulman Institute of Technology (RHIT) is renowned for its commitment to providing thefinest undergraduate education in science, engineering, and mathematics. With a missiondedicated to support students in an individualized learning experience, RHIT strives to be aglobal leader of engineering and science education. In line with its vision, the institution aims toproduce graduates who are not only inspired and prepared for success but also equipped toaddress the complex challenges facing our global society. We have comprehensively exploredRHIT's sustainability
/reduced lunches arelikelier to choose a CTE construction concentration [10]. Once students have self-selected forconstruction careers, additional impediments can be identified. These include the lack ofdiversity in the workforce, which can be evident in a lack of seeing persons who are similar toself [11].As construction managers can vary in education level from high school degree CTE, touniversity and post-graduate degree [12], it is worthwhile to investigate the constructionworkforce from their entry point. A relationship with construction through family, friends, orwork experience can be a predictor for the decision to enter the construction careers [11, 12, 13].Additionally, construction managers come from various degrees, including
organizationattracts. Signaling theory emphasizes the importance of both the medium and content oforganizational-based information in influencing both applicant attraction and an applicant’sdecision to pursue employment. Studies by Allen and colleagues [7] and Rynes and colleagues[8] support the notion that the organizational culture portrayed on a website significantly shapesapplicant attitudes and decisions. In this study, we use signaling theory to provide insight intohow environmental organizations communicate to engineering faculty, staff, and students theirexplicit commitments to diversity and justice, as well as how they convey their organizationalculture through images, as well as the racial makeup of their staff and boards of directors.Service
, “Exploring the early career pathways of degree holders from biomedical, environmental, and interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary engineering,” in 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access Proceedings, ASEE Conferences, 2020. doi: 10.18260/1-2--34646.[2] M. E. Ita, G. Z. Kaletunç, and K. E. Swindle-Reilly, “Designing a Biomedical Engineering Course to Develop Entrepreneurial Mindset in Students,” Biomedical Engineering Education, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 179–191, Jul. 2023.[3] F. O. Soares, M. J. Sepúlveda, S. Monteiro, R. M. Lima, and J. Dinis-Carvalho, “An integrated project of entrepreneurship and innovation in engineering education,” Mechatronics , vol. 23, no. 8, pp. 987–996, Dec. 2013.[4] J. L. Gorlewicz and S
Program underthe umbrella of the Iowa Cyber Hub [3] to foster a network of informed and resilient digitalcitizens. Created in 2017, the Iowa Cyber Hub is an initiative developed by educators andindustry professionals in Iowa. It serves various constituents, including students, employees,managers, educators, and others, by providing cybersecurity resources and guidance. The hubaims to enhance knowledge and career development in cybersecurity within the state and offers avariety of resources and opportunities. The Iowa Cyber Hub is dedicated to securing the state andexpanding the cybersecurity workforce.Launched in October of 2023, the Cybersecurity Ambassador Program [4] empowers students topromote basic cybersecurity concepts and practices within
in a set of core courses in the second and third years of the engineering curriculum,building incremental skills across this two-year period, and leading to their application incapstone design projects in the final year. The modules are drawn from a recently implementedDigital Engineering graduate certificate for training a civilian Air Force cohort. This twelve-credit certificate included four semester-long courses in: (i) Systems, Models and Simulation forDigital Engineering; (ii) Model-Based Systems Engineering; (iii) Cyber-Physical Systems andSimulation; and (iv) Data-Driven Decision-Making and Risk Management. The modules arehosted on an online learning and course management system. Each module includes anexperiential learning project
effectively on a team, as the majority will be expected to workas part of a team upon graduation. The projects they will face during both their academic andpost-academic careers will involve problem-solving and critical thinking, and the unique skillsand perspectives of each team member are necessary to arrive at effective solutions. This paperintroduces a pedagogical boardgame aimed at simulating debates and negotiations within anengineering exercise, as well as the study planned to track the changes.A diverse team has people with different backgrounds, experience, and ways of thinking. Thiscan lead to a wider range of perspectives and ideas that can improve problem-solving anddecision-making. The wider pool of knowledge and experience of a diverse
engineering students feel underprepared when going into the workforce, due to a lack ofreal-world application of the college curriculum and the lack of necessary skills to confidentlymake engineering and business decisions [1-3]. Consequently, the transition between college andone’s first job can be difficult for many graduates [4]. This causes many to seek jobs outside ofthe engineering profession altogether; according to one study, only one-third of engineeringgraduates seek jobs in an engineering field [5]. Furthermore, a study by the Carnegie Foundationfound that engineering schools primarily focus on the acquisition of technical knowledge, leavinglittle attention to real-world application or preparing for employment [6].To combat this issue, the
project provides extensive faculty development through summer training workshops,in addition to the previously mentioned curricular materials. NorthArk has already added twoadjunct instructors through industry and college connections and is widening its network ofemployer partners.NorthArk chose to develop a new associate of science in data science, rather than creating anoption in an existing degree, for two reasons: (1) to aid in the recruitment and promotion of boththe degree and the partnership and (2) to provide students with a degree title that correctlydescribes their training; this will benefit graduates who take the associate degree directly into theworkforce. Designing the degree was a challenge primarily due to Arkansas requirements
approaches include exploring the connection between personal values,personal story, and principles (or personal ethics) and students’ behaviors that can affectpsychological safety on teams.IntroductionWithin this work we examine ethics as the collection of principles that we use to motivate us andhelp us make decisions and guide our interactions with those around us and work that we do.Therefore, our ethic is made up of the principles that motivate, inform, and guide our daily lives.From this standpoint, the discussion on ethics development should extend beyond why theChallenger exploded or the causes behind the Hyatt Regency Bridge failure.If we apply the four domains of Leadership Model [1], the development of a leadership ethic notonly includes
. IECsupports both types of partnerships to the extent requested by its members. There is oneadditional type of partnership – organization to organization. All partnerships can benefit fromADEP concepts. The following are examples of presently active partnerships.Intel Funded Program Connected Students and Faculty from Two IEC MSI Schools withTheir Counterparts at an IEC Affiliate PWI School – Faculty from UCSD and IEC leadershipdeveloped a proposal to Intel to fund an Asset Driven Equitable Partnership to pilot a pathway tograduate studies for groups of 3 students from two different IEC Core members. Students wereengaged in research at their home institution during the academic year and at UCSD in thesummer. This program provided funding to support
, led, and managed a number of multimillion dollar federal grants for STEM teacher professional development for Baltimore County Public Schools and NAPE, with resulting publications and professional learning. She began her career as a faculty member at the Community College of Baltimore County working with smart, capable, hardworking, and appreciative minority students who had somehow fallen through the educational cracks. That was her first glimpse into the failure of the education system from teacher training to student learning. Morrell’s quest has always been to answer the question, how do we as a country improve student outcomes in STEM for all students? How do we finally recognize and close gaps in performance
Distinguished Member status (2019); the CRA A. Nico Habermann award (2018); and the Richard A. Tapia Achievement Award (2017). He is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico.Dr. Debarati Basu, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Dr. Debarati Basu is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Fundamentals Department in the College of Engineering at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at the Daytona Beach campus. She earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech (VT). She received her bachelor’s and masters in Computer Science and Engineering. Her research is at the intersection of Engineering Education (EE) and Computing Education Research (CER) to advance personalized learning, specifically within the
society. Leslie is a founding member of the Aula Fellowship for AI Science, Technology, and Policy.Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri is an Engineering Educator and People Research Scientist. She employs innovative and ethical mixed-methods research approaches to uncover insights about the 21st century workforce. Sreyoshi has a doctorate in Engineering Education, and Masters degrees in Applied Statistics (M.A.) and Mechanical Engineering (M.S.), from Virginia Tech. She earned her Bachelors degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Manipal University in India. Sreyoshi has been recognized as a Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence (VTGrATE) Fellow, a Global Perspectives Program (GPP) Fellow, a
Paper ID #43708Board 87: Work in Progress: The 2TO4 Project - Facilitated Transition from2-Year to 4-Year Electrical and Computer Engineering StudiesDr. Kenneth A Connor, Inclusive Engineering Consortium & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is Program Officer at the Inclusive Engineering Consortium (IEC), whose mission is to enable MSI ECE programs to produce more and better prepared graduates from groups that have been historically underrepresented in ECE careers. He is also an emeritus professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI
while maintaining a balance with summer activities.With a 20-hour weekly commitment, the program ensures meaningful involvement in researchwhile respecting personal time, achieving a balance between academic development andindividual interests.Faculty members are encouraged to volunteer as mentors, proposing one or two projects withdetailed summaries. These are then presented to students, highlighting the diversity of researchopportunities available.Recruitment channels include email lists and faculty presentations, with communications clearlydetailing program expectations, application procedures, and participant stipends. Applicantsprovide contact and academic information, a statement of interest, and their preferred facultymentor choices
Paper ID #42108Board 295: HSI Planning Project: Integrative Undergraduate STEM Educationat Angelo State University (I-USE ASU Grant #2122828)Dr. Brittany Paige Trubenstein, Angelo State University Dr. Paige Trubenstein (or Dr. T) is an Angelo State alumna who graduated from ASU in 2015 with her Bachelor of Science in psychology. She attended the University of California, Riverside, where she obtained her master’s degree in developmental psychology in 2017 and her Ph.D. in developmental psychology in 2020. She eagerly returned to ASU as a faculty member in the fall of 2019, and she teaches multiple undergraduate and
education institutions have the practicalrequirement to include ethics education to maintain ABET accreditation for engineeringprograms [7]. Ideally, students are equipped to consider ethical dilemmas from the microethics ofindividual ethics decisions to the macroethics of policy implications on an organization andsociety as a whole, and students should understand how microethics and macroethics areconnected [4], [8], [9]. Graduates should not only be equipped to behave ethically as professionalengineers in their individual practice as an engineer but also be equipped to understand broaderethical complexities that could arise as a corporate manager or executive, a research director, orany other local, national, or global position of leadership.An