degrees from Columbia University: an M.S in Anthropology, an M.S. in Computer Science, a B.A. in Mathematics, and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Physics. Hammond advised 17 UG theses, 29 MS theses, and 10 Ph.D. dissertations. Hammond is the 2020 recipient of the TEES Faculty Fellows Award and the 2011 recipient of the Charles H. Barclay, Jr. ’45 Faculty Fellow Award. Hammond has been featured on the Discovery Channel and other news sources. Hammond is dedicated to diversity and equity, which is reflected in her publications, research, teaching, service, and mentoring. More at http://srl.tamu.edu and http://ieei.tamu.edu.Dr. Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University Saira Anwar is an Assistant Professor at the Department
Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. His research includes undergraduate engineering education with focus on engineering design, problem-based learning, co-curricular involvement and its impact on professional formation, and the role of reflection practices in supporting engineering undergraduates as they transition from student to professional. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Supporting First-Year Students to Set Engineering RequirementsAbstractIn this Education Research and Assessment Paper, we present results from a design-basedresearch (DBR) study. While first-year design is now a common approach in engineering, less
engineering sub-disciplines, most commonly inmechanical and civil engineering courses. Courses available to multiple course levels werecounted for each applicable level. We found that CUREs were more frequently implemented injunior or senior level courses, or in courses available to multiple levels including juniors andseniors. 3 Figure 2. Research Domain by Course Level: Which research domains each CURE course implemented by course level.Analysis of code-counts revealed three prevailing topics on faculty’s minds as they reflected ontheir experience: Course Operations Details, Course Content Delivery, and Grading (Figure 3).Respectively
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deliverables. In many specifications gradingformulations, these are referred to as tokens. Third, students were allowed to delay one majordeliverable by one class period. Compiling and editing team-based deliverables often takes moretime that students anticipate, so this flexibility encourages students to prioritize quality workover rushing to meet a deadline. Fourth (and perhaps most impactful), instructors took proactivesteps to decrease the need for redoes through formative feedback. Instructors sign-postedcommon pitfalls and offered support. Students and instructors reflected on lessons learned aftereach major deliverable. Instructors provided formative feedback on teamwork competencies andscheduled class time to offer formative feedback on
show the university's generally inclusive environment whilealso emphasizing the need for continued efforts to foster deeper social connections for all students.Figure 6: Social Acceptance SubscaleCultural CapitalThe Cultural Capital analysis seen in Figure 7 indicates that most respondents feel confident intheir ability to navigate the academic environment at the university. A significant proportion ofstudents agree or strongly agree with statements such as "I can do well potentially," "I haveknowledge about how to succeed at the university," and "I understand the rules and expectations,"reflecting a strong sense of institutional awareness and preparedness. However, some responsesfall under neutral, somewhat disagree, and disagree
interests? What game mechanics foundin popular video games are most effective at boosting student engagement? To what extent dostudents' gaming experiences correlate with their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in aneducational context?To address these questions, a quantitative methodology will be employed, utilizing the GameEngagement Questionnaire (GEQ), a validated survey designed to measure students' gamingpreferences, frequency of play, and perceived educational value of games. The survey will bedistributed to engineering students in HBCU. The theoretical framework guiding this study isbased on Constructivist Learning Theory, which emphasizes the importance of engaging studentsin meaningful learning experiences that reflect their
complete an empathy map, reflecting on what their assigned user thinks,feels, hears, sees, and does on an average day. The research and empathy map activities weresubmitted in a short report one week after the project was introduced.Students were then tasked with designing a low-fidelity prototype of a pocket-sized object thatwould be useful to that person. Students are explicitly instructed to try to design this object tobe useful for their assigned user, but not so uniquely designed for that person as to be un-marketable to a wider audience. There are strict size and material limitations for the project, butthe type of object designed is completely up to student discretion. Students have made games,planners, info cards, measuring devices, etc
insights [11], [13], [15]. Furthermore, techniques like K-means clustering havebeen employed to identify pivotal themes in student reflections, emphasizing the role of learningcommunities in fostering a sense of belonging [16]. Traditional methods such as rule-basedsystems remain prevalent in educational contexts, primarily due to their simplicity andinterpretability[17]. Understanding the transformative potential of modern NLP techniques in sentimentanalysis, particularly in educational settings, this study utilizes a version of BERT to derivedeeper insights from student feedback, to ultimately enhance teaching methodologies and studentexperiences.3. MethodologyThe objective of this research is to design a sentiment analysis methodology to
ratings. Positive ratings (scores of 3, 4, and5) were primarily justified by students highlighting the role of risk-taking in growth, creativity, andconfidence-building. They valued calculated risks in supportive environments like engineering projects,emphasizing self-belief, preparation, and the acceptance of failure as key drivers for willingness to takerisks. Negative ratings (scores of -5 to -1) were less common and typically attributed to discomfort withuncertainty, a preference for guidelines, or a lack of confidence. Some students expressed a desire to takemore risks but struggled with hesitation or internal barriers. The most frequent ratings were 2 and 3.These responses reflected a balanced approach to risk-taking, where students
requirements thatapply broadly and ensure they are funded. Working in conjunction with grassroots efforts, policyreforms can reflect public opinion by having a far-reaching, sustainable impact.In the 2022 Massachusetts Economic Growth and Relief Act (Chapter 268) [7], the Legislatureasked for a recommendation on a graduation requirement for a foundational CS course. This wasunusual as Massachusetts only had three statewide graduation requirements at the time (namely,four years of a physical education credit, a civics credit and passing the statewide comprehensiveexam; in the 2024 state election Massachusetts residents voted to drop the comprehensive examas a graduation requirement). Graduation requirements in Massachusetts are otherwise at
guidelines in [10]. The iterative refinement process, which included theoretical calculationsand simulation, reflects approaches from [11]. 1 L = 2 𝜌𝜌𝑉𝑉 2 𝑐𝑐𝑙𝑙 𝑆𝑆 (1) 1 D = 2 𝜌𝜌𝑉𝑉 2 𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑 𝑆𝑆 (2)The formula for lift force includes air density (ρ), flight speed (V), lift coefficient (𝑐𝑐𝑙𝑙 ), and wingarea (S). It is typically assumed that the lift force is equal to the UAV's instantaneous weight duringcruise and loiter phases. The lift
minutes (41minutes average). Recordings of the interviews were transcribed and cleaned before beinguploaded into Dedoose for analysis. 8Data analysisWe conducted in vivo coding, using short phrases from the instructors’ responses as codes (Mileset al., 2014). The codes reflected the instructors’ descriptions and explanations of theirperceptions and practices regarding equity. Then, we used guidance from the framework forequitable and effective teaching in undergraduate STEM education (Holmes et al., 2023) toconduct a thematic analysis that identified themes shared across the two cases and specific to anindividual case (Miles et al., 2014). Finally
facilitators or parents to monitor and guide player interactions in real time. The VW offers support or tutorials for children who may need additional assistance. The VW offers customizable avatars that reflect diverse cultural, gender, and physical representations. The VW allows for low-bandwidth modes to ensure inclusivity across technological constraints. The VW adheres to child data protection laws and safeguards the environment by filtering inappropriate content and offering real-time monitoring tools for facilitators. The VW provides clear and understandable privacy policies for parents and educators. The VW provides comprehensive parental control options for managing settings and privacy. The VW conducts regular third-party audits to ensure
necessary components and equipment for pilot-scale applications. Thistask reflects real-world applications, as many industrial processes rely on small scale findings toguide pilot scale operations. The learning objectives for this experiment were developed to alignwith the objectives of other experiments in the course and were designed to meet ABETrequirements.Design of the Bioreactor Lab Experiment as part of the Unit Operations of Chemical EngineeringII Course (CHE4402)In the standard course offering, self-assigned groups of four conduct three experiments acrossdifferent areas of chemical engineering over a seven-week term. With the implementation ofvarious tracks, including the bio track, students will select experiments based on their
as more than just business creation; it reflects an inherent humanattitude that includes risk-taking, identifying opportunities, and adapting to shifts in the labormarket [3–7]. The increasing demand for entrepreneurship education emphasizes its importancein fostering an entrepreneurial culture on a global scale [8]. At the international level,entrepreneurship is considered a fundamental competency for achieving a competitive anddynamic economy [9]. However, South American countries, including Ecuador, face notablechallenges in this field. While progress in democracy and macroeconomic stability has been made,education and knowledge generation remain underdeveloped [10]. Compared to other SouthAmerican nations, Ecuador struggles with limited
measure changes in self-efficacy across both genders betweenpre- and post-surveys, and analyze gender-specific impacts of WebTA on programmingself-efficacy. Qualitative interviews will be conducted to understand student experiences andperceptions of WebTA feedback.Funding AcknowledgementThe work presented in this article was supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)under Grant No. 2142309. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNSF.References 1. Bandura, A. (1997). Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. W.H. Freeman and Company. 2. Kinnunen, P., & Simon, B. (2012). My program is ok – am I? Computing
freshman seminar course, and, forsome participants, general chemistry I. Additionally, and even more promising, academic successcontinued beyond the first semester in more notorious STEM gateway courses including calculusII and general chemistry II where students were not cohorted. Note that a campus policy is toreplace a grade when a course is retaken, so this data reflects the final, or most successful,attempt by the student. The table below shows a comparison in the STEM gateway courses, withSTEM Scholars outperforming the comparison group by at least 0.4 grade points in all fourcourses. GPA Cohorted Classes GPA Non-Cohorted Classes Start term Calculus I General Calculus II General Fall 2022
Science Foundation under Grant No. 1943098. Opinions,findings, and conclusions are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNSF. BibliographyArdoin, S. (2017). College aspirations and access in working-class rural communities: The mixed signals, challenges, and new language first-generation students encounter. Lexington Books.Carrico, C. A. (2013). Voices in the mountains: A qualitative study exploring factors influencing appalachian high school students’ engineering career goals. https://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/items/c342c9ca-2037-4700-be5a-5eaa85626b26Sciences, N. A. of, Behavioral, D. of, Sciences, S., Policy, Affairs, G., Education, B. on S
. All these products will be piloted at the PI’sinstitution and then shared with both the regional military student support community andnationally.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.2045634. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of National Science Foundation.References[1] “2020 Demographics profile of the military community,” Department of Defense, 2020.[2]. K. A. Holder, “Veterans who have served since 9/11 are more diverse,” United StatesCensus Bureau. Accessed: Feb. 07, 2024. [Online]. Available:https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2018/04/post-9-11
more effective communication strategieswith the foci on a) communication contents (clear, well-articulated, and easy-to-understandinformation on the transfer process) and (b) delivery methods (early, frequent, and approachableto future transfer students), so that students at 2-year institutions have the tools and the resourcesto successfully transfer to a 4-year institution.AcknowledgementsThis work was funded by the National Science Foundation award #1817537. Any opinions,findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authorsand do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.References[1]. Betz, A. R. B. King, B. Grauer, B. Montelone, Z. Wiley and L. Thurston. (2021) Improvingacademic self-concept
studied. A good and accurate judgement isessential in engineering. Improvements in the accuracy of judgement could lead to better gradesin courses, as students will be better at judging their knowledge and at identifying theirdeficiencies in knowledge.AcknowledgementsThis project was funded by the National Science Foundation (Award # 2236126). Any opinions,findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of theauthor(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Theauthors would like to thank Katie Stewart and Adam Ogunjembola for their support in thecompletion of this project.References1. D.H. Jonassen, “Designing research-based instruction for story problems
Center.Additionally, scholars were guided through UIC’s educational system, helping them set andnavigate their academic goals effectively. Reflection exercises and peer discussions fostered asense of community and academic readiness among scholars.Surveys conducted before the SBP revealed common concerns among scholars, including fearsabout rigorous coursework, financial stress, and imposter syndrome. There was a notably lowawareness of campus resources such as the UIC CHANCE Program and Counseling Services.Mentorship engagement was limited; before the SBP, only 17% of scholars had met with afaculty mentor, 33% had met with an industry mentor, and 72% had met with a peer mentor.Post-SBP surveys indicated marked improvements in scholar confidence and resource
collegestudents in the region.[5]AcknowledgementsThis project would not have been possible without the support provided by the QuantumStructures Facility and Confocal Microscope and Spectroscopy Facility at the CaliforniaNanoSystems Institute, and the Nanofabrication Facility at the University of California SantaBarbara, including Dr. Rachel Schoeppner and Dr. Demis John.This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under AwardNo. 2100405. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References[1] E. Johnston, “2023 Central Coast Workforce Analysis.” TIP Strategies, Apr. 12, 2023
). These sources of self-efficacy illuminate components of professional learning that havethe potential to impact teachers’ perceptions of their ability to deliver engineering instruction.Research on engineering teaching self-efficacy has identified multiple domains (Yoon et al.,2014): engineering knowledge, and instructional, disciplinary, motivational and engagement self-efficacy, and outcome expectancy. Research exploring teachers’ engineering self-efficacyindicates that each of these domains may be impacted differently through professional learningand intervention. Activities that involve explicit reflection and those that develop teachers’content and pedagogical mastery have been found to have the greatest impact on teachers’overall
skills. As we introduce targeted debugging skills training in the next research phase,we will monitor trends across gender and other demographic categories to ensure the programenhances debugging skills for all students.AcknowledgementThis work was supported by the National Science Foundation Award EES-2321255. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References[1] B. Bailey, “Debug: The schedule killer,” Jun. 2021. [Online]. Available: https://semiengineering.com/debug-the-schedule-killer/[2] A. Mutschler, “Debug tops verification tasks,” Dec. 2018. [Online]. Available: https
(Partnerships LaunchingUnderrepresented Students). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation.References[1] S.E. Page, The Diversity Bonus: How Great Teams Pay Off in the Knowledge Economy. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2019.[2] Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds. [Accessed April 1, 2025].[3] A. Burke, A. Okrent, K. Hale, and N. Gough. "The State of US Science & Engineering 2023. National Science Board Science & Engineering Indicators. NSB-2023-1." National
(EES-2106350).Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are thoseof the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of NSF.
strategies. Participants also appreciated interacting with theworkshop team, who have experience as current S-STEM PIs and former NSF S-STEM programofficers, as well as other participants to learn from each another and share their experiencesduring the virtual workshop sessions/breakout rooms and Participant Hours (office hours).AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under AwardDUE-2203148. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation. The author thanks the workshop team Nicole Bennett, David Brown,Krystal Corbett Cruse, Karen E. Crosby, Gregory Goins
, providingample time for participants to reflect on and discuss their experiences. The team audio-recordedinterviews with participants’ consent to ensure accuracy in data collection.Data AnalysisAt the completion of the interviews, the team generated transcripts for analysis, with identifyinginformation anonymized to protect participant confidentiality [32]. Audio recordings andtranscripts were stored on password-protected servers with restricted access.The team analyzed key themes related to organizational culture, diversity, and inclusion within[Name of Research Network]. Thematic analysis, as detailed in the next section, uncoveredpatterns, and insights to inform the study’s recommendations for fostering inclusive,psychologically safe research