stated, “The NRT experience, I think, ultimately helpedme, they kind of set me up for what I’m doing with my Ph.D. work now.”4.2 Several NRT components prepared trainees for the job search and the workplaceTrainees reported that learning professional skills (e.g., communication, conflict resolution,entrepreneurship, funding procurement, leadership, management, mentoring, outreach, research,research ethics, teaching, and teamwork) in an NRT course and practicing those skills throughoutthe longevity of the program prepared them for the workplace. Some trainees incorporatedspecific examples of their professional skills in their resumes and job interviews, particularlycommunication, grant writing, research, teaching, and teamwork.The
engineering educationTechnical + Professional - Social/Behavioral: While it’s quite possible that many engineering roles mayfunction in this area, the authors propose that engineers may feel a lack of purpose that drives theircommitment or passion for their work. This could also be viewed as the current state of engineeringeducation that emphasizes technical capabilities, incorporates some professional skills, but seeminglyavoids any mention of social and behavioral qualities.Social/Behavioral + Professional - Technical: Completing engineering projects without the appropriatetechnical capabilities is widely regarded as irresponsible. Licensure and codes of ethics tends to preventthese occurrences though it is still important to remind students of the
retribution, ethical dilemmas, embracing difficult rejection, or risk to personal reputation conversationsDiscussionCollectively, these results will inform training for faculty advising graduate students to createpsychologically safe environments where students will thrive. We will use our findings to createresources for both faculty advisors and graduate students to support building this psychologicallysafe relationship. We plan to leverage this research to develop workshop materials, virtual tools,and guidelines for students and faculty advisors.AcknowledgmentsThis work was made possible by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF #2224421and NSF #2316547). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations
concepts dehydration and sintering of clay-based ceramics to understand change in dimensions and chemistry) 9-12.S.1.2 Students will be able to evaluate and describe the impact of scientific discoveries on historical events and social, economic, and ethical issues. (use materials evolution to understand advancement of civilization) 9-12.S.2.2 Students will be able to analyze factors that could limit technological design. (use glaze chemistry to understand color generation and aesthetics)Pilot High School Program, Summer-Fall 2024Ms. Michelle Crane, co-author and high school teacherat Douglas High School, has performed scientificresearch (Summer 2024) on ceramic glaze formulationsusing 100% local materials from the Black Hills whilebeing funded by
multiple opportunities to presenttheir research progress throughout the summer toexperts in the field. They also received professionaldevelopment training on research ethics, technicalcommunication, and launching careers in systemsbioengineering. Figure 1 shows a summary of theactivities in a typical summer. For two summers (2020 & 2021), the program was run as a completelyvirtual REU due to institutional constraints on visiting researchers due to the pandemic, as the nature ofsystems bioengineering and BDS research enables it to be conducted outside a laboratory setting. Toassess the program each year, we analyzed participant demographics, outcomes in presenting andpublishing their work, career outcomes, exit interviews, and anonymous survey
historical tropes used to marginalizeLatino communities in the U.S. Southwest [7, 23, 24], demonstrating that they have not beeneliminated. All of the participants (22 participants that have been followed longitudinally for thepast 4 years) in this study reported feeling marginalized within their engineering programs,where they were frequently viewed through the lens of academic “deficits” communicated tothem through verbal and non-verbal microaggressions [5]. These students often faced subtle yetpervasive stereotypes, including assumptions about their academic abilities, work ethic, andcommitment to completing their degrees. This racialized lens not only undermines students’confidence but also contributes to a sense of alienation and exclusion
theoretical conceptsrelated to metacognition [4]. After transcribing and listening to interview audio recordings, thesecodes were systematically applied to identify patterns and themes in how students described theirmetacognitive processes in problem-solving.Human Subjects & Ethics Approval Statement: This study was found to be IRB exempt afterreview by the university IRB.Preliminary Findings and Discussion The preliminary findings from the participant interviews reveal that while students reporthaving established routines for problem-solving, they also exhibit a high degree of adaptabilitywhen encountering unfamiliar content or challenges. This suggests that their metacognitive skillsare actively engaged as they reflect on their learning
leakypipeline metaphor, results in undergraduate Black women in STEM struggling to manage themany common challenges of the transition to college, while also processing racist and sexistexperiences [3],[7].Enhanced participation of Black women in STEM is of ethical imperative, and empoweringindividuals who would otherwise not be able to fully engage in STEM improves the quality ofresearch and increases our national potential to advance science and solve real-world problems[1]. By unpacking the experiences of undergraduate Black women in STEM, we can betterunderstand how to define interruption, and how these repeated interruptions by peers, professors,and themselves, lead to so many Black women leaving STEM fields.AcknowledgementsThis material is based
19th century to systemsthinking—which made design a more team-based activity—in the 20th century there have beensignificant trends in how design is taught. More recently human centered design and increasedadoption of socio-technical perspectives brings in elements of sustainability, ethics, and globalchallenges. These shifts have put more emphasis on teamwork, communication skills, andcollaboration; the so-called transferable or professional skills. The range of methodologies—design thinking methods such as IDEO, use of simulation tools, system engineering for larger-scale projects, lifecycle assessments that emphasize environmental aspects, agile methods topromote iterative prototyping and adaptability—enables design to be adapted to many
it is getting the right info.40. Shortens the time in Estimates41. It allows me to better understand the material when google doesn't give a direct answer.42. Student ethics in completing assignmentsSubsequently, survey participants were asked if they were using AI enhanced tools to completespecific construction management tasks. Interestingly, the majority of the respondents indicatedthat they were not using such tools, as can be seen in Table 1. Inspection and projectmanagement lead the list with 10% and 11% of respondents, respectively, indicating their use ofAI tools to perform these tasks.Table 1. Frequency of use of AI tools in Construction Management Practice Description Yes No Not
learning, critical reflection in ethics, and high-impact practices.Dr. Steven Higbee, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Steve is an Associate Professor of Engineering Practice in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University in Indianapolis. He received his PhD in Bioengineering from Rice University (Houston, TX) in 2013, after earning his BS and MS degrees from Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN).Jennifer M Hatch, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Jennifer Hatch is a Continuing Lecturer of Biomedical Engineering in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University. She earned her BS and MS in Biomedical Engineering from Indiana University - Purdue University
solve, Negotiation, Driving change) ● Business / Financial Acumen ● Societal impact (Environmental impact, Equity, Ethics) ● Lifelong learning ● Innovation (agility, creativity) ● Self-Confidence (Self-Esteem, Sense of Belonging) ● Independence (Self-autonomy, Self-sufficiency)Table 1 below shows the options for undergraduate student activities.Table 1: Options for Undergraduate Activities and Corresponding Short-form for Analysis Response Short-form Conduct research with a faculty member Research Work in an engineering environment as an Co-op Intern intern/co-op Participate in a work-study program Work-Study (non-engineering role or non-research) Work
additional goal of this program. Students couldpursue minors of interest as well as certificates tied to their major or other personal interests.Recommended minors or certificates for MAP2E students include, but are not limited to,business, psychology, energy engineering, engineering management, financial management,history, the impact of technology, applied ethics, communication, cybersecurity, environment andresources, and public law.Fall 2024 ResultsThe MAP2E program had sixteen students participate in the STP. Four students were in collegealgebra, and twelve participants were placed into precalculus one. Due to the small class sizes,we opened the ILCs to other students. Eight participants were added to the college algebracohort, and three were
tools and conducting literature reviews were rated comparatively lower,suggesting less immediate relevance in the manufacturing industry.In the Transportation sector, oral communication and teamwork were identified as essentialskills, highlighting the industry's reliance on clear communication and coordinated efforts. Timemanagement and ethical decision-making were also prioritized. However, conducting literaturereviews and career planning tools received lower ratings.Employers in the Services sector prioritize teamwork and oral communication, with writtencommunication and time management also valued. Career planning tools and literature reviewsreceived less emphasis.Teamwork and oral communication received the highest ratings in the “Other
engineering students in the sample could alsobias results. Future studies should broaden the sample across various engineering disciplines toimprove findings' applicability.Future Work: Future research should broaden the participant pool to include diverse institutionsand fields of engineering. Longitudinal studies are recommended to track changes in LLMperceptions over time. Combining quantitative data with qualitative methods like interviewscould offer deeper insights into student attitudes. Research should also evaluate educationalinterventions that promote AI literacy and ethical LLM use, alongside developing reliable toolsfor measuring utility value and self-efficacy. Examining LLM's long-term impact on academicand career outcomes could inform
team design projects with team sizes between 3 and 5 students. Bothcourses included individual and group assignments, which were scored as “Pass” or “No Pass”,based on whether all the specified requirements were met. The instructor provided feedback formost assignments. Students were able to revise and resubmit most types of assignments if a “NoPass” score was earned.In the second-year course, the major assignments in the course were project deliverables and anengineering ethics case study assignment. There were two types of smaller assignments that weregraded on completion: guided practice assignments, meant to prepare students in a flippedclassroom for the group activities [17], [18], and individual homework assignments. The coursesyllabus
purpose of the survey both in class and through course announcementson the learning management system. No incentive was provided to students filling in the survey.The survey was anonymous, with no way of tracking respondents. The study was reviewed andapproved by the institutional research ethics board, ID # H24-03237. The list of questionsprovided in the survey as well as closed-ended question answer choices are provided in anappendix at the end of this publication. The survey was adapted from a previous study focusingon Gen. AI usage in capstone design courses [8].36 responses were received of which 32 appeared to be fully completed. The 4 incompleteresponses were removed from the analysis as they did not provide sufficient data for
promoting the philosophy of engineering education andgiven the success of two meetings on the topic at FIE (Frontiers in Education) conferenceshad obtained support from the ERM (Educational Research and Methods) division and theIEEE Education Society for a one-day workshop on ‘Exploring the Philosophies ofEngineering and Engineering Education”. The first attempt failed but the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) intervened and enabled a one-day meeting prior to FIE 2011 [42]. It wasalso successful, and NSF’s Ms Kemnitzer considered that all engineers should develop orhave a developed philosophy of engineering. Since ASEE did not cater for philosophy per se(it had an Ethics Division) it was thought that the Technological Literacy Division would be
than at the beginning of the semester.” - AnonProfessional skills were honed. Most commonly cited skills by students in Service Learning inSTEM were the soft, or essential skills: communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving,teamwork, and leadership. They also reported a deeper understanding of community issues andthe tangible impact their contributions had on those communities. These outcomes are consistentwith previous research as to the benefits of service learning for STEM students [11]. Moreover,this project experience may prompt students to keep humanity and ethics in mind while theypursue more technical courses and job roles [12]. “In addition to the STEM related skills I improved throughout this project, I also became
theclass in the Spring of 2024 and forty (40) in the Fall of 2024. The Engineering Economy coursehas four learning outcomes, where the following is expected from the students upon successfulcompletion of the course. 1) Be able to identify, formulate, and solve time value of money problems using mathematical equations, computer software, and tables. 2) Be able to influence engineering design decisions based on cost estimation and market pricing. 3) Be able to communicate economic decisions effectively using profit margin calculations, breakeven analyses, payback period analyses, and risk assessments. 4) Be able to explain the ethical responsibility of managing money in engineering
1During the summer of 2024, an undergraduate student researcher completed a 10-weekresearch experience for undergraduates (REU) to address the research question, what factorspromote non-medical mask usage amongst first responders and emergency managers during apandemic? The REU student, termed lead researcher herein, completed a hands-on socialsciences research program. This included training in qualitative research design, search engineand database usage, online survey methodology, analysis and referencing software usage,ethics and Institutional Review Board (IRB) familiarization, and soft skills development.Methods for CollectionThis study utilized interpretivism, an inductive system of logic, online survey methodology,and computer-assisted
. We acknowledge the contributions of Erin Cech, Lea Marlor, Karen Nortz, andGracie Judge.References[1] ABET Accreditation Criteria https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation- criteria/criteria-for-accrediting-engineering-programs-2025-2026/ Accessed January 10, 2025[2] National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) https://www.nspe.org/ Accessed January 10, 2025[3] IEEE Code of Ethics, https://www.ieee.org/about/corporate/governance/p7-8.html Accessed January 10, 2025[4] S. M. Lord, B. Przestrzelski, and E. Reddy, “Teaching social responsibility in a Circuits course,” 2019 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings, Tampa, FL, June 2019. https://peer.asee.org/33354[5] M. G
indicates that students perceive significant value in these technologies, underscoring theimportance of ongoing refinement and thoughtful integration of AI into educational contexts.It is also important to recognize potential ethical considerations regarding the use of ChatGPT inan engineering education context, such as how its integration might influence students'independent problem-solving and debugging skills, with respect to MATLAB. To betterunderstand these implications, future surveys could include questions designed to explore students'perspectives on ethical aspects of using AI tools. This approach would support a balanced andthoughtful discussion about the effective and responsible integration of AI in education.There are several possible
English), Can. J. High. Educ., vol. 54, no. 1, pp. 71-88, 2024. [Online]. Available: ://WOS:001267821600006.[11] W. B. Johnson and N. Nelson, "Mentor-protege relationships in graduate training: Some ethical concerns," (in English), Ethics Behav., vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 189-210, 1999, doi: 10.1207/s15327019eb0903_1.[12] A. M. Snyder and J. R. Hartwell, "Development and Evaluation of an Experiential Career Planning Assignment to Train Students to Assess Organizational Fit," (in English), J. Vet. Med. Educ., ; Early Access p. 11, 2023 Jan 2023, doi: 10.3138/jvme-2022-0095.[13] J. H. L. Koh, "Designing and integrating reusable learning objects for meaningful learning: Cases from a graduate programme," (in English
-efficacy.The study follows a quasi-experimental design with a single-group pretest-posttest structure.This design was selected due to the practical constraints of working in an educational settingwhere random assignment to control and treatment groups is not feasible. All students wereenrolled in the same course and participated in the same educational intervention, making asingle-group pretest-posttest design the most appropriate and ethical choice.The independent variable is the implementation of a capstone portfolio, which includes theanalysis of real-world construction cases and workshops aimed at fostering collaborativedynamics. The dependent variables are students' perceptions of collaborative work, sense ofbelonging, and self-efficacy. Data is
educational systemscan be optimized. Researchers, including Freeman and Aoki [6], stress the importance ofdesigning conversational agents that are pedagogically effective and that ethical frameworksshould guide their implementation. In their literature review, Freeman and Aoki [6] build on theunderstanding of how to optimize these systems, explores theories that provide a framework forthe use of pedagogical strategies and ethical considerations in deploying these agents.With this context in mind, this study conducts a systematized literature review, focusing on threeresearch questions to address the effective implementation and integration of conversationalagents in current educational hubs (LMS or VLEs) education and current contributions
experiences, their relationships with their advisors, howmismatched advisor-student relationships affected their mental health, and what strategies theyused to deal with stress and adversity. The flexibility of the format allowed participants toelaborate on issues they felt were most important, yielding much valuable, unexpected insight.Each interview took approximately 60 to 90 minutes and was audio-recorded with participants'consent. The audio recordings were later transcribed verbatim to ensure accuracy during dataanalysis.Ethical Considerations The research was conducted with strict adherence to the observance of ethical guidelinesthat ensure the safety and dignity of all participants. At the start of data collection, eachparticipant was
tendencies and variability, offering a clearerunderstanding of the patterns influencing participants' educational and professional experiences[20].Integration of Qualitative and Quantitative DataThe findings from both qualitative and quantitative analyses were integrated during theinterpretation phase to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the research questions.The qualitative insights from the thematic analysis were used to explain patterns observed in thequantitative trends, ensuring a richer contextual understanding of the participants' experiences[24].Ethical ConsiderationsParticipant consent and anonymityBefore data collection, all participants were provided with a detailed informed consent formexplaining the study's purpose
causationfactors for the correlations noted in this study.AcknowledgementsThis research was supported by the Indigenous and Black in Engineering & Technology (IBET)PhD Project. Dissemination of the survey was supported by the UToronto Engineering Alumnioffice, Black Engineers Canada (BEC) and the Canadian Engineering Education Association(CEEA). All procedures performed in studies involving human participants were in accordancewith the ethical standards of the University of Toronto’s Research Ethics Board, per approvedprotocol #43856.References[1] G. Hanson and M. Slaughter, “High-Skilled Immigration and the Rise of STEM Occupations in U.S. Employment,” National Bureau of Economic Research, Cambridge, MA, w22623, Sep. 2016. doi: 10.3386
“general” engineering) provides opportunities and risks. Forexample, program graduates may be—or may be perceived to be—better able to fulfill the ABETstudent outcome B5, “…understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact oftechnical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts”yet less able to fulfill outcome B1, “…applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/ortechnical topics to areas relevant to the discipline”. The first cohort of students in the programare currently in their fourth year of study. In this paper, the author (who is external to the institution being studied) will firstoverview the department’s curriculum and compare it to the most relevant peer programs