-ended questions, the first of which asked for a brief description ofany current coverage of DEI topics in the program. The goal of asking this question was to gatherexamples that may be helpful to other programs. Thirty responses were provided and includedsome common ways of addressing DEI topics, including the following: ● In required courses, e.g., capstone, a first year course, engineering ethics course, professional practice course ● In general education courses or other courses required by the university ● Distributed throughout the curriculum where relevant ● Case studies in subject-matter courses (e.g., transportation access in a transportation course, urban infrastructure placement in an infrastructure course
Ohio Northern University, where he currently teaches first-year programming, user interface design, and capstone design preparation courses. Much of his research involves design education pedagogy, including formative assessment of client-student interactions, modeling sources of engineering design constraints, and applying the entrepreneurial mindset through student engagement in educational software development. Estell earned his BS in Computer Science and Engineering degree from The University of Toledo and both his MS and PhD degrees in computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Dr. DeAnna Lynn Leitzke PE, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. DeAnna Leitzke serves as chair of the Civil
; application is about the practice of conceptslearned in class; and feedback in active learning focuses on how feedback to student learninghappens frequently [22], [35] - [38].MethodsResearch DesignThis study is part of a larger project investigating the propagation of the CW in undergraduateengineering courses at diverse two- and four-year institutions. Here, we ask instructors toimplement the CW in their classes in any manner they choose (e.g., in-class clicker, homework,quiz, etc.), followed up by three short-answer follow-ups that ask students to 1) justify theiranswer choice, 2) Likert-scale rating of confidence, and 3) provide comments on theeffectiveness of the question, as shown in Fig. 1. Student data is anonymized to protect privacy.Fig. 1
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, stochasticprocesses, engineering economics, and human factors. The fourth year focuses on a requiredcapstone experience, along with the completion of student-selected technical and generalelectives. The required technical IE courses and capstone experience are collectively referred toas “core” or “required” coursework in this paper.Data collectionSurvey data from 152 IE students and interview data from 15 IE students were analyzed for thispaper. Survey and interview data were collected from both ME and IE undergraduates as part ofthe larger study, though only the IE student data was analyzed for this paper. Findings in regardto the ME student interview data can be found in previous work [24].Students currently enrolled in the IE undergraduate major at this
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Paper ID #47312Investigating identity, sense of belonging, and early career transitions forHispanic engineering graduates of an HSI (Work in Progress)Dr. Lori Marie Houghtalen, University of Texas at El Paso Lori Houghtalen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and Leadership at The University of Texas at El Paso. Dr. Houghtalen’s research interests include career transitions of students and engineering faculty and engineering leadership assessment. Her teaching experience has been focused on designing industry-based senior capstone courses and leadership and professional development for
Brand. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. She also has a PhD in Engineering, concentration: Engineering Education. Her research interests are diversity, gender equity, retention, project-based learning, and cognitive models of problem-solving.Ms. Jenny Welter, Wiley Jennifer ”Jenny” Welter has been a publishing professional for more than two decades, specifically focused on engineering publications and courseware during the majority of her tenure. She is passionate about supporting engineering education, specifically focused on content and assessment development for more effective student learning. She earned her BA in English from The University of
, recognize professional responsibilities,function effectively on a team, develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, and analyzeand interpret data [2]. An engineer must proficiently demonstrate these skills upon graduation,and it is necessary to equip the student with resources and a curriculum to learn practicalcommunication skills.The typical engineer will spend one-third to one-half of their working day writing reports, andthe engineering curriculum should prepare students for such tasks [3, 4]. Despite the recognizedimportance of technical writing, students often struggle due to a disconnect between academicinstruction and industry expectations. This research project collaborates with industry partnerswho are members of the advisory board
intuitive understanding of additive toolpath strategy performance which isnot well-represented in current training practices, leading to programming delays that often runover the estimated project timelines. Therefore, this study aims to understand how to better equipCAM users through communicating the CAM strategy impact on parts in a convergent DEDprocess. CAM users, inexperienced with DED process development, were placed within operatorenvironments to promote increased cognitive and affective mental processes. Participants took partin four modules overviewing DED convergent manufacturing through in-depth system overviews,visual presentations, and hands-on part production and judgement. Post-survey feedback includesself-reported confidence to
particular to Quebec within north America, and can provide novel legislativeacts to support the integration of training interests with professional deontology, withinQuebec but also as an inspiration for potential changes elsewhere.4.4 Actionable RecommendationsBuilding on our findings, we propose a set of actionable recommendations for both engineer-ing educators and professional orders to strengthen ethical standards within the profession.4.4.1 For Engineering Educators: • Expand ethics instruction: Increase the number of hours dedicated to ethics education and integrate ethical reasoning consistently across technical coursework, internships, and capstone projects to reinforce its relevance throughout the curriculum
learning environments. More information can be found at http://whoisxilin.weebly.com/Dr. Xi Wang, Drexel University Dr. Xi Wang is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Drexel University. She received her Ph.D. and M.Eng both in Civil Engineering, from the University of Kentucky and Auburn University. She is licensed as a Professional Engineer and LEED Green Associate. She is teaching a range of courses in construction management and will be assisting capstone design projects that directly serve regional construction firms. Her research interests include technology adoption in workforce development in the construction industry, sustainable developments in construction education, and learning motivation for student
, 41-46]). While theseresources are frequently beyond the level of an undergraduate classroom, the tools have enabledundergraduate capstone engineering students to gain in-depth experience with AI/ML softwaretools and by implementing them in novel ways, leading to innovative applied research andvaluable research experiences for undergraduates. A recent example of this is undergraduateresearch published by Beaver et al. [47].Design-Driven ApproachesThe design-driven approach to teaching AI and materials engineering centers on the use ofpre‐existing software tools employed in industry to solve materials design and discoveryproblems. This approach is focused on a specific materials design challenge and focuses onthe role of the materials engineer
project intended to assist two-year college faculty andadministrators to prepare proposals for the National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program. S-STEM proposals are expectedto be built on a foundation of deep needs analyses specific to the targeted population of studentsin STEM disciplines. Based on needs assessment, programs can then focus on implementingappropriate interventions and supports that will be most effective in improving the retention andcompletion of their students. Guidelines for streamlining the acquisition and organization ofcritical elements of student needs analyses can be useful for two-year college faculty andadministrators to develop NSF S-STEM proposals and
opportunitiesto deepen and apply knowledge both in and out the classroom [18]. HIEs empower students tolearn and grow through structured critical reflection, collaboration with partners and peers, andconnections that help them define goals across their academic experience [14]. Examples ofHIEs include internships, study abroad programs, capstone design projects and undergraduateresearch [15], [19]. These HIEs can concentrate on a particular area of focus, such as communityleadership, environmental issues, or general well-being [20]. The educational benefits of HIEsare however hindered by a lack of flexibility and accessibility, as they are often one-time eventsor have limited availability within the academic cycles [14], [26]. To this end, we
developing interdisciplinary project-based learning experiences, building networks between university, industry, and community sectors, and expanding engagement in science, engineering, arts, and design. McNair’s current projects include building the Interdisciplinary Projects (IDPro) program and a 3D manufacturing module series in undergraduate engineering at Virginia Tech, framing the da Vinci Cube innovation model, and co-designing tools with communities for collaboration on Alaska housing issues. She earned a PhD in Linguistics at the University of Chicago, and an M.A. and B.A. in English at the University of Georgia.Rubaina Khan, University of Toronto Rubaina Khan is a research associate in Queens University and a
publishing. He has over 25 yrs. experience working in industry at General Electric and Cabot Corp.Jacob Leicht, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Mr. Leicht is the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CHBE) Teaching Lab Specialist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a position he has held for over five years. His primary objective is to oversee the lab space used for a senior-level CHBE capstone course, the Unit Operations Lab. This includes maintaining both the physical equipment and the documentation and procedures that students will use as part of the class. He is also working with the faculty on the revitalization and relocation of the lab. ©American Society for
connections betweenknowledge, and to identify opportunities to create value for the world. Research on the 3Cs hasbeen investigated for quite some time with a particular focus on topics such as educationalinterventions and mindset in contexts such as the first-year engineering programs, the mid-years,and the senior capstone courses. Despite the ubiquitous research efforts looking to expandpedagogical approaches for the 3Cs, there remains a large gap in tools available for educators tomeasure student learning gains and pedagogical intervention effectiveness. This project is part ofa larger research effort to support the development of direct and indirect assessments for each ofthe 3Cs (Curiosity, Connections & Creating Value). This “assessment
, Construction, and Environmental Engineering department at Iowa State University.Mr. TRAVIS HOSTENG, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Travis Hosteng is a faculty member in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at Iowa State University. His areas of expertise are bridges, timber design and structural engineering. He has been teaching multiple courses ranging from the foundational engineering mechanics course to Senior level capstone design-build course.Prof. Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Sriram Sundararajan is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering at Iowa
benefits from integrating UDL and inclusive design principles.Inclusive design projects, like creating assistive tools for individuals with disabilities, fosterempathy, innovation, and real-world problem-solving skills among students [2, 7]. Such projectsresonate particularly with underrepresented groups, including SWDs, who are motivated by thesocietal impact of their work. Capstone courses, for example, effectively incorporate UDL toencourage students to consider diverse user needs in their designs [2].Despite these advancements, SWDs report significant barriers, including difficulties navigatingmultiple LMS platforms, inconsistent use of accessible tools, and limited instructor awareness.Surveys reveal that centralized platforms, captioned
assessments that promote problem solving skills rather than promoting memorization. The second is about how and why values-based learning outcomes should be scaffolded into STEM curricula and capstone experiences. Dr. Vale believes that building student and faculty appreciation of the intersections between social justice and engineering is crucial to empowering engineers to fulfil their mandate to serve the public. She brings this view to the classroom, to curriculum design and development, and to her research.D’andre Jermaine Wilson-Ihejirika P.Eng., University of Toronto D’Andre Wilson-Ihejirika is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto within the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering
guess you become more I would say like more involved with the STEM community and it’s almost like a leadership position. I feel like I think they helped me become more outgoing and more. Right now, I'm part of a club called the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and this year I am the vice president.” “I think, because I learned leadership skills, I was able to, I guess, be more confident and more outspoken and more sociable. As my capstone project, I was the client relations manager for my team. I was in charge of communicating with an external client and just being that face for the group. And I felt comfortable doing that, because I was already in a leadership position
role in the classroom, helping them to create better coursesand a more supportive atmosphere for students. “In design projects, developing projects, in course development and course activities, in assessment, etc.” “Most profs were excellent students, so we need to imagine the struggles faced by the more average students. Also, we tend to act like our course is the only or most important course the students are taking, so we need to adjust our expectations of what the students can realistically accomplish in a semester full of other demands.”No negative themes, or themes reflecting the belief that empathy has no value or role
will contribute to a large project,where the full texts of the chosen abstracts will be review and analyzed.MethodsThis scoping review was guided using the Arksey and O’Malley Five-Stage Framework forStructured and Systematic Scoping Reviews. Stage one of the framework requires identifying aresearch question, which went through a series of iterations. Initially, the research question “Howdo engineering programs integrate Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) frameworksinto their curriculum to meet the needs of the diverse populations they serve?”, was posed to geta general understanding of the place that JEDI frameworks have in engineering programs. Afterfurther consideration of the question, it was decided that it needed a better
Psychology Program at the Mayag¨uez Campus of the University of Puerto Rico (RUM), where I completed my master’s degree in School Psychology in the summer of 2024. Previously, I earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a double concentration in General Psychology at the University of Puerto Rico in Cayey. During my undergraduate studies, I was a member of two student organizations: the Sociology Association (ASOCI) and the Association of Psychology Students (Psy-chi). Additionally, I worked as a research assistant on two projects: the Resilience and Medical Helpseeking project in Cayey (2019-2021) and the Negotiating Dementia project (2021-2022), both under the supervision of Professor Patria L´opez de Victoria
transdisciplinary focus on love as a foundational element in student learning, paired with theuse of a Holistic Design Thinking (HDT) methodology rooted in love, has been applied acrossvarious educational levels. These include eight senior-level, year-long secondary courses, sevensingle-semester undergraduate courses, and four graduate-level courses. Additional applicationsincluded junior high courses, capstone projects, and independent studies. Elements of pedagogyand methodology continue to evolve and have been extended into postsecondarytransdisciplinary honors courses.At the secondary level, students from several different public schools met for half-day sessions atan off-campus location throughout the entire fourth year of high school. The
faculty member at Northern Arizona University.Dr. Kyle Nathan Winfree, Northern Arizona University Dr. Winfree is the Associate Director for Undergraduate Programs in the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems as Northern Arizona University. His research focuses on wearable technologies as applied to health assessment and rehabilitation.Dr. Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy CAPT Corinna Fleischmann is a licensed Professional Engineer with military, academic and research experience in water resources engineering, environmental engineering, coastal resiliency, construction project management and engineering education. CAPT Fleischmann is a career educator who has been a
towardsthe Society 5.0 global vision. Coupled with the use of conscious, ethical Artificial Intelligence tools (ChatGPT, JasperAI, Copilot, Gemini, etc.) and learning modalities (active/experiential/inquiry-driven, flipped-classroom, etc.) willempower students to individualize learning experiences/outcomes. However, e-learning must be supplemented byopen discussions [13], and project-based/textbook-based learning, especially for foundational subjects. Withinchemical engineering, core subjects and topics like calculus, transport phenomena, chemical thermodynamics,separation processes, and plant/process design (undergraduate capstone) must be taught through a mix of pedagogicalstrategies. Our results reveal an increase (especially since 2017
assignmentsIntroductionPurposeThe practice and evaluation of technical writing in an engineering course context has long been asubject of discussion. While recognized as valuable to student development, there is a tension oftime and attention between traditional technical content and technical writing content, both onthe side of the students, who have only so much bandwidth to dedicate to a course, and theinstructor, who necessarily must minimize the assessment burden wherever possible and has onlylimited lecture time available. Technical writing most commonly makes its way into theengineering coursework through the avenue of laboratory courses and cross-disciplinary designcourses, such as capstone and first-year engineering. In the case of first-year
on recurrent data collection and analysis. Drawing from situatedlearning theory’s Communities of Practice (CoP) [5], our project goal is to help students’navigate their undergraduate engineering degree and build a sense of belonging and self-efficacyin engineering by creating an integrated community of post-traditional and military students inengineering. To meet these goals, our study is guided by the following theory- and design-basedresearch questions.Theory 1. In what ways does an onboarding seminar series influence participants’ navigation of their undergraduate engineering program? 2. In what ways does an onboarding seminar series influence participants’ sense of belonging and self-efficacy in engineering?Design 3