overview of these ideas and how they shaped the course design – the learningobjectives and the learning environment. This provides a rationale for establishing thecourse as a model based on best practices.Description and explanation of learning objectivesThe central idea of the course is to help graduate students become future professionals.Professional practices are cultivated and sustained either explicitly or implicitly withincommunities of practice16. As such, the notion of legitimate peripheral participation15provides a useful framework for understanding the experiences of graduate students (asfuture professionals) as they enter, navigate, and work in a new field of research. Thecommunity of practice framework is a form of cognitive
aware of campus policies, procedures and services related to academic integrity, student conduct,and mental health problems in order to reduce disruptive occurrences. This paper, which may beparticularly useful for those with limited teaching experience, describes research on incivility in theclassroom and features a classroom management workshop for faculty developed and convened at anhistorically black college and university in the southern part of the United States. The workshop examplepresented highlights best practice recommendations from the workshop and the literature.Keywords: Classroom Management, incivility, professional ethicsIntroductionThis paper, which may be of particular value to new faculty and those with little classroom
engineering course innovations. She has worked extensively in the design of assessment tools for course methods and activities. She is a faculty development consultant with previ- ous experience in instructional design, and the instructor of the Graduate Assistant Seminar for training engineering teaching assistants at Penn State. Page 24.189.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Applying Research-Based Principles and Theory to Practice: The redesign of a graduate teaching assistant training seminarAbstractWhat do Graduate Student Instructors (GSI) expect from a
Achievement Award, 1999. He is a long-time supporter of strategiesfor recruiting, retaining, educating, and supporting a diverse group of engineering students and ENGR102 in HS is a strong component in the UA program portfolio. Page 24.227.2 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Best Practices Panel ASEE K-12 Division 2014The K-12 AND PRE-COLLEGE ENGINEERING DIVISION of ASEE is recognizingexemplary K-12 – university partnerships in engineering education at the 2014 ASEEAnnual Conference and Exposition in Indianapolis, Indiana. To do this, the
, professional development, STEM edu- cation, intercultural training, e-portfolios best practices, and training evaluation and measurement. He has had the opportunity to present at regional, national, and international conferences his works and collabo- rations in these areas. In the field of e-learning and development, he has collaborated with organizations such as Johns Hopkins, Special Olympics, and the Graduate School at UMBC. Currently, he is one of the members of the Learning Transformation Research Group at Virginia Tech. In addition, Mr. Nino is a certified public translator, conference interpreter, and copywriter. In 2011, he founded Surplus Solutions, offering a wide variety of solutions to businesses, including
innovation unit (CEIT), an educational designer, the first-semester course coordinator, various academics from the Faculty of Engineering from theExecutive Dean to engineering materials research experts, and machine shop staff. Inaddition, peers from other institutions were given various conceptual drafts for theircomment.With the context of the course mapped, and stakeholders engaged, the next step was to setrealistic learning goals based on a “rationale that reflects the beliefs, theories and assumptionsabout engineering practice, educational goals and learning”5 (p.148). The new course needed toshift in its treatment of design from the preceding first-semester course towards theapplication of virtual prototyping and physical manufacturing of
Paper ID #10969The Attitudes of Elementary Teachers towards Elementary Engineering (re-search to practice)Dr. Cathy P. Lachapelle, Museum of Science Dr. Cathy Lachapelle is the director of research and evaluation for EiE. She leads the assessment efforts for the EiE curriculum, designing assessment instruments, pilot and field testing them, and conducting research on how children use the EiE materials. She has worked on a number of research and evaluation projects related to K-16 STEM education, including the Women’s Experiences in College Engineering (WECE) study of factors influencing the persistence of undergraduate
Page 24.1102.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 STEM High School: Does multiple years of high school engineering impact student choices and teacher instruction? (Research to Practice) Strand: K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum DesignK-12 engineering programs are rapidly increasing around the nation, particularly at the highschool level. Integrating opportunities for high school students to repeatedly practice engineeringskills has been suggested to increase students’ interest in pursuing a career in engineering.However, little research exists to show the real impacts on the students’ attitudes towardsengineering and where they end up after high school
Page 24.1234.4component of successful mentoring relationships, and a failure to communicate clearly aboutschedules, goals and deadlines can lead to difficult relationships between mentors and students.Thus, the pre-experience survey asked mentors whether they had discussed practical concerns(e.g., work schedules, lab safety, research procedures) and whether they had explored broaderissues like the responsible conduct of research and the societal impact of research in this area.Since the pre-experience survey was deployed about 10 days into the summer programs, theseresponses capture mentors’ conversations with students in the first week or two of theundergraduate research experience.The response options for this set of questions were Yes/No
Paper ID #8886Exploring the Impact of Cognitive Style and Academic Discipline on DesignPrototype VariabilityDr. Kathryn Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Kathryn Jablokow is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Design at Penn State University. A graduate of Ohio State University (Ph.D., Electrical Engineering), Dr. Jablokow’s teaching and research interests include problem solving, invention, and creativity in science and engineer- ing, as well as robotics and computational dynamics. In addition to her membership in ASEE, she is a Senior Member of IEEE and a Fellow of ASME. Dr
doing (problem formulation and problem solving), and design andengineering learning (focused on change in the student’s conceptual understanding of design).Research Methods and ParticipantsTo best address the research questions, this study uses multiple methodologies to collect andanalyze data around engineering students’ learning. Empirical evidence of what design andengineering thinking looks like and how it changes over time, and how students conceptualizedesign and engineering, comes from two participant groups: (1) a spread of undergraduateengineering students across fields of engineering, and (2) a homogeneous group of MechanicalEngineering graduate students in a project-based learning course in design and innovation forMaster’s students
assessment and preliminary creek restoration design that relied on structural solutions (such as riprap). The tribe decided against this quick-fix approach, instead choosing to rely on the beaver as a resident ecological engineer. For STEM education researchers working with tribal communities, it is essential that the curriculum be grounded in tribal culture and values. The community's desire is that their youth be prepared to stand in two worlds: one in one in which tribal values are fully honored and on in which they apply the best practices of western STEM knowledge.ConclusionEngaging tribal communities in education is critical to validate theoretical research, whichrecommends culturally relevant STEM experiences to inspire student
and physics teacher. Her research interests are in K-12 STEM integration, primarily using engineering design to support secondary science curricula and instruction. Page 24.555.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Examination of Integrated STEM Curricula as a Means Toward Quality K-12 Engineering Education (Research-to-Practice) Strand: K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum DesignFor some time now, educators and policy makers have been focused on improving botheducation and career preparedness in the fields of science, mathematics
Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University.Stephanie AbbottSarah Mukui Mutunga, Robert Morris University Page 24.691.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Impact of a 5-Week Collegiate Level Residential STEM Summer Program on Secondary School Students (Research to Practice, K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design)Abstract The foundation of modern engineering curriculums is a strong background in science,mathematics, and technology. Engineering education begins with
complete) project that they can seethrough from start to finish. Examples include analyzing a small dataset or doing initialbenchmark tests. More experienced students can often finish a Stage 2 project in a week or two,although the pace will vary depending on the project and what skills students need to learn. If ittakes more than two weeks for a student to complete stage 2, the mentor can sit down with thestudent and re-evaluate the project goals and adjust the pace if needed.The goal of Stage 2 projects is to give students more practice with the research methodologiesand workflows used in the lab, while also providing the mentor with further opportunities toevaluate the students’ abilities. Stage 2 projects should be designed such that students
Foot Specialists of Laredo.10f) MORE-Professional Development Program (MORE-PDP)The MORE-PDP is intended to enhance faculty teaching skills and abilities, and, therefore,improve the student retention and graduation rates in STEM majors at TAMIU. The 2013STEM-MORE Faculty Development Workshop was entitled “Writing Issues and Efficacy inSTEM Disciplines.” A total of 24 participants attended the workshop: 16 from TAMIU, 5 fromLaredo Community College, 1 from local high schools, and 2 Pre-Service teachers. Theworkshop had the opportunity for participants to combine their insights with best practicessupported by relevant research. Special attention was given to the use of writing in the STEMclassroom, focusing on assigning, assessing, and
., Orr, M. K., and Ohland, M. W. (2014). The Accidental Engineer. American Society for Engineering Education (under review). Indianapolis, IN. Page 24.32.6Impact on engineering educationProviding the taxonomy developed by the research teach has the potential for impact on bothresearch and practice. Xingyu Chen’s related dissertation research will expand knowledge of thefield.The project team intends to collaborate with Ken Reid at Ohio Northern University on a proposalto study the impact of specific introductory course elements on retention in engineering and inmajor. Dr. Reid and his team have developed a classification scheme for the
. Short-term off-campus trainingexperiences can help students see the 'real-world' impact of engineering research and broadentheir understanding of their career opportunities. Arguably, internship and externship experiencesare particularly valuable for students in interdisciplinary majors, such as biomedical engineering,which cross more traditional fields and career paths. Thus, interdisciplinary graduate trainingprograms, such as those funded by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging andBioengineering (NIBIB), sometimes include an internship or externship component as a way toensure breadth in the educational program. The purpose of this study is to review the graduatesummer internship/externship practices of NIBIB funded graduate training
management professionals at The Friday Institute. Prior to working at NC State, Ms. Collins was the Online Learning Project Manager for NC TEACH and Project Coordinator for NC TEACH II at the UNC Center for School Leadership Development. Ms. Collins is a graduate of Mur- doch University in Perth, Western Australia, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications and a Postgraduate Degree in Journalism.Dr. Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University Dr. Wiebe is a Professor in the Department of STEM Education at NC State University and Senior Research Fellow at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. A focus of his research and outreach work has been the integration of multimedia and multimodal teaching and
Students to Pursue Graduate Research at an Undergraduate-Focused InstitutionAbstractA course was created with the goal of enhancing the visibility of the Mechanical EngineeringDepartment graduate research program at a university containing high-quality seniorundergraduate students. The course includes standard lectures where graduate students presenttheir research to undergraduate students, and specialized lectures on library resources andacademic careers. This course was designed to motivate undergraduate students to remain attheir undergraduate institution for a research-based graduate degree, to improve communicationskills for existing graduate students, and to supplement ABET criteria not frequently seen in corecourses
Paper ID #9956Collaboration within Engineering Education Research’s Community of Prac-ticeScottie-Beth Fleming, Georgia Institute of Technology Scottie-Beth Fleming is an Aerospace Engineering PhD student and NSF GRFP Fellow in the Cognitive Engineering Center (CEC) at Georgia Tech. She graduated with honors from Georgia Tech in 2009 with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and in 2013 with an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering. Her research within the CEC examines training approaches for pilots, interdisciplinary teams within the engineering design process, and human interaction with technology
ADVANCE ReDI program is designed to incorporate best practices in leadershipdevelopment to address the specific needs for women, aligned with institutional needs andprocesses. The remainder of this paper describes the first two iterations of the ReDI program,the initial development process, the program evaluation, and the redesign process.Research Leadership Development InitiativeADVANCE, the Senior Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Education, and the GordonEngineering Leadership Program in the College of Engineering collaborated to design ReDI.These three groups drew equally on needed research, expertise, and skills sets. ADVANCEbrought the gender lens and analysis of the barriers for women. The Senior Vice Provost forResearch and Graduate
Paper ID #8969The PhD Advising Relationship: Needs of Returning and Direct-PathwayStudentsMs. Erika Mosyjowski, University of MichiganDr. Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan Shanna Daly is an Assistant Research Scientist and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College of Engi- neering at the University of Michigan. She has a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Dayton and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research focuses on idea gen- eration, design strategies, design ethnography, creativity instruction, and engineering practitioners who return to graduate school. She teaches
mathematics, science, and engineering, B. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data, C. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs, D. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams E. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems, F. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, G. an ability to communicate effectively, H. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context, I. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning, J. a knowledge of contemporary issues, K. an ability to use the techniques
author of more than 20 peer-reviewed journals and conference proceed- ings. She also serves on review, advisory, and scientific boards of various journals and conferences. Her current research focuses on identifying impacts of different factors on ideation of designers and engineers (funded by NSF), developing instructional materials for 77 cards (funded by NSF), and designing innova- tion workshops for students without design or engineering background and teaching them design thinking methodologies (funded by Procter and Gamble). She received her PhD degree in Design Science in 2010 from University of Michigan. She is also a faculty in Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program and a research faculty in Center for e
in environmental engineering. She is also active in K-12 STEM initiatives. Page 24.105.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 A standards-based tool for middle school teachers to engage students in STEM fields (Research-to-Practice) Strand: K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design!Middle school teachers play an instrumental role in promoting student interest in science andengineering fields. Studies have shown that engaging students early on can inspire students topursue degrees in STEM fields for higher education. This work
- due Graduate School. Ms. Lynch is a registered veterinary technician, focusing on animal behavior. Her research focuses on doctoral student engagement and assessment of doctoral student learning outcomes in identified best practices, including mentoring, developing effective writing strategies, recruitment, reten- tion, and transition courses, and doctoral student professional development. Ms. Lynch instructs Purdue’s Preparing Future Faculty course and the Preparing Future Professionals course. Page 24.201.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014
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exploring the current state of translational work and Page 24.313.3describing the rhetorical foundations for the procedure we developed.Translational workA main purpose of graduate education is to prepare scholars to be effective producers andconsumers of research. A significant component of this preparation is scaffolding graduatestudents as they learn to make and articulate connections from research to action. As called forby Nyquist and Woodford, graduate students must have the capacity to connect their research toother research as well as to practice: “Leaders in business and industry argue that Ph.Ds. lackcollaborative ways of thinking
Paper ID #8586Advanced Student-Centric Learning Practices in Applied Engineering Pro-gramsProf. Ben D Radhakrishnan, National University Prof. Ben Radhakrishnan is currently a full time Faculty in the School of Engineering, Technology and Media (SETM), National University, San Diego, California, USA. He is the Lead Faculty for MS Sus- tainability Management Program. He develops and teaches Engineering Management and Sustainability Management graduate level courses. Ben has taught Sustainability workshops in Los Angeles (Army) and San Diego (SDGE). His special interests and research include teaching methods (specifically