. Figure 5. Program Organizing CommitteeThe program is facilitated by the Department of Faculty Development. The Director of FacultyDevelopment is the Program Leader, responsible for overall execution of the program. Thesupport staff member researches best practices, develops measuring tools for data collection, andtracks program progress by analyzing the data collected from the measuring tools. FacultyPosition A and Faculty Position B are voluntary advisory roles on the committee. These facultyrepresentatives are drawn from the Faculty Development Advisory Council. The two facultymembers selected represent both military and civilian faculty, with one member from eachcategory. The faculty selected for the committee are both experienced professors
well-being, health, and quality oflife,” 2 forward-thinking innovators who “make a world of difference,” 3 and agents of technicalsolutions that can “ensure the sustainability of civilization and the health of its citizens, whilereducing individual and societal vulnerabilities and enhancing the joy of living in the modernworld” 4. Similarly, most engineering professional societies market themselves with statementscentered on their contribution to society like “Advancing Technology for Humanity” 5 and“ASCE stands at the forefront of a profession that plans, designs, constructs, and operatessociety’s economic and social engine…” 6. The relationship between engineers and “the public”sits at the very core of engineers’ professional identity and
andmiddle school students in out-of-school time STEM education,” 2015.[5] G. Seiler, “Reversing the "Standard" Direction: Science Emerging from the Lives of AfricanAmerican Students,” Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2001.[6] L. Tsui, “Effective Strategies to Increase Diversity in STEM Fields: A Review of theResearch Literature,” The Journal of Negro Education, 76(4), 2007[7] C. Schardt, M. Thomas, S. Owens, and P. Fontelo, “Utilization of the PICO framework toimprove searching PubMed for clinical questions,” BMC Medical Informatics and DecisionMaking, 2007.[8] Qiqqa. (2017). Home. Retrieved from Qiqqa: www.qiqqa.com[9] A. BEST, “bridge for all: Higher education design principles to broaden participation inscience, technology, engineering
, social responsibility, ethics, and diversity. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Perceived Importance of Leadership in their Future Careers Relative to Other Foundational, Technical and Professional Skills among Senior Civil Engineering StudentsAbstractMany demands are placed on undergraduate students to possess a broad range of foundational,technical, and professional knowledge and skills when they graduate. Expectancy value theory(EVT) indicates that students will be more motivated to learn topics that they believe will beimportant in their future, due to utility value. Self-efficacy beliefs also contribute to learning.Given this framework, the research
Innovation Grant, 2003 Distinguished Teacher Award, and 2012 Inaugural Distin- guished Award for Excellence in the category Inspiration through Leadership. Moreover, he is a recipient of 2014-2015 University Distinguished Teaching Award at NYU. His scholarly activities have included 3 edited books, 9 chapters in edited books, 1 book review, 61 journal articles, and 140 conference pa- pers. He has mentored 1 B.S., 26 M.S., and 5 Ph.D. thesis students; 47 undergraduate research students and 11 undergraduate senior design project teams; over 480 K-12 teachers and 115 high school student researchers; and 18 undergraduate GK-12 Fellows and 59 graduate GK-12 Fellows. Moreover, he di- rects K-12 education, training, mentoring
,” International Journal of Educational Research, vol.75, pp.76-87, 2016.3. H.F. Yang, (2017), “Practice of Team Guiding Graduation Design for Mechanical Undergraduates,” China Educational Technology & Equipment, no.2, pp.89-90, 2017.4. V. Wilczynski, “Academic Maker Spaces and Engineering Design,” 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for Society, 2015.5. L.Saorin, “Makerspace teaching-learning environment to enhance creative competence in engineering students,” Thinking Skills and Creativity, vol.23, pp.188-198, 2017.6. L. Alexandra, Y. Brian, G.R. Chavela and T. Rossen, “University makerspaces: Characteristics and impact on student success in engineering and engineering technology education,” 124th
dialogue. Despite their criticisms of online discussions,Noonan and Coral concede that videos and textbooks may be best conveyed online, providingmore class time for quality interactions.35It should be noted that asynchronous online programs are intentionally designed so that studentscan log on at any time of the day. The criticisms of Noonan and Coral for online programsassume asynchronous online classes. This format is necessary when students are enrolledoverseas, such as active duty military or foreign nationals. However, not all online programs aredesigned without a real-time discussion. Some programs do require students to “attend” a virtualclass discussion. Future research could investigate the impact of online class format(synchronous or
Water” with a 3-credit Thermodynamics I course, and focused on thermal desalination.The use of commercial software in the Grand Challenge is optional. However, the authors’intention was to introduce modeling and simulations early in the curriculum, help students gainvaluable experience and start considering the use of modern tools and new skills in addressingengineering problems. Although students’ ability to utilize COMSOL Multiphysics® (referred toas “COMSOL” throughout this text) for the final design would only be commensurate with theirlevel of proficiency, understanding the capabilities of software packages in the specific projectenvironment can better prepare them for future capstone projects, research experiences, andengineering practice
design in STEM education. In this paper, we describe our approach for developing theproject usage model. Using examples from our analysis, we show and describe the steps taken toconstruct the model by jointly developing and combining three specific user-centered designtools (i.e., personas, scenarios, and landing zones) using an iterative, qualitative approach.Background and PurposeThere is a well-documented lag between the dissemination of educational research findings andthe application of evidence-based instructional strategies within STEM classrooms [NRC, 1,PCAST, 2, 3-5]. Moreover, STEM education scholars attest to a growing discontent within thefield related to the slow transfer of research-based innovations into education practice [6-9
Spanish.How can I support Migrant Students during EPIC as a Lab Instructor? To best support Migrant Students (and all students in EPIC), it is very important that Lab Instructors create an inclusive environment by encouraging respect for and celebration of differences, create a positive learning environment, and allow students to demonstrate their individual knowledge. Here are eight best practices for working with diverse groups of students, including migrant students: 1. Ensure good visuals on presentations that can support students who are English- language learners. Example: Show lab set-ups and activities with pictures in addition to explaining through words. 2. Allow and
explicit ‘Body of Knowledge’ (BOK) to offer a standard set of terms,definitions, and concepts that are accepted by the professionals of that discipline. Such efforts tocreate and maintain a BOK are usually driven by the internationally recognized professionalbody for that discipline. Examples of two such BOKs are the Software Engineering Body ofKnowledge (SWEBOK) [1] developed by the IEEE Computer Society, and The Guide to theSystems Engineering Body of Knowledge (SEBoK) [2] co-developed by INCOSE, IEEEComputer Society, and Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC). Some disciplines usetheir professional societies and other bodies of practicing engineers to publish and maintainhandbooks, standards, codes, etc. that form the body of knowledge or
engineering identity as a sense of belonging, found thatgender and other social variables affect students’ power and status, which in turn affects theiridentification with engineering. Meyers and colleagues [25] found that students’ self-identification as engineers was linked to a sense of belonging to the engineering college, as wellas organizational recognition. In a survey study conducted in the Netherlands, Meeuwisse andcolleagues [26] found that quality faculty and peer interactions positively impacted students’sense of belonging.Previous research highlights the importance of both a sense of belonging and self-identificationas engineers for persistence in the major [22], [24]-[25], [27]-[31]. For example, Marra andcolleagues’ [29] investigation
engineering, itsintroductory fundamental courses such as mechanics of materials, dynamics, and introduction tocircuit are easy targets of the practice of “herding” students into large classes. This practice canpose quite a difficult adjustment for freshman and sophomore college students. Cooper and Robinson14 artfully expressed the potentially dangerous consequence ofsubjecting freshman and sophomore college students to large lecture classes: A growing body of research points to the value of undergraduate learning environments that set high expectations, promote active and interactive learning, and give students personal validation and frequent feedback on their work. These settings and practices are especially
. Her work dwells into learning in informal settings such as summer camps, military experiences, and extra-curricular activities. Other research interests involve validation of CFD models for aerospace applications as well as optimizing efficiency of thermal-fluid systems.Dr. Melissa L. Whitson, University of New Haven Associate Professor of PsychologyDr. Daniel Patrick Schrage, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Schrage is a professor in the School of AE at Georgia Tech and the Director of the Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence (VLRCOE). Over the past 30 years he has established the graduate pro- gram in Aerospace Systems Design and helped focus it for student lifelong learning which has included
, respectively. Those numbers are comparable to the Census data forthe state where the research was conducted.The program was designed to promote hands-on learning with little passive classroom learning.The main theme of the engineering camp was water and environmental engineering. Before thecamp activities started, students completed a pre-camp survey to determine their perceptions ofand interest in STEM. The same survey was given to students at the end of the engineering campto determine the impact the camp experience had on improving students’ perceptions and interestin STEM.The first day of the engineering camp included activities to pique the students’ interest in usingSTEM activities to better manage water resources. The day began with an activity
Engineering Education and Practice, 131(4), 218-222.3. Estes, A. and Welch, R., 2006. “Lowman’s model goes to the movies.” ASEE Annual Conference, Paper #1134.4. Svinicki, M. and McKeachie, W.J., 2014. McKeachie’s Teaching Tips: Strategies, Research, and Theory for College and University Teachers, 14th ed. Wadsworth Cengage Learning, Belmont, CA.5. Wankat, P.C. and Oreovicz, F.S., 2015. Teaching Engineering, 2nd ed. Purdue University Press, West Lafayette, IN.6. Jahangiri, L. and Mucciolo, T., 2012. A Guide to Better Teaching: Skills, Advice, and Evaluation for College and University Professors. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Lanham, MD.7. Nilson, L.B., 2010. Teaching at its Best, 3rd ed. John Wiley, San Francisco, CA.8. Fink, L.D
), founder of The Design & Entrepreneurship Network (DEN), and Division I rower. In her spare time, Bre teaches design thinking workshops for higher education faculty/administrators at the Stanford d.School, coaches a global community of learners through IDEO U, and fails miserably at cooking.Dr. Elizabeth A. Reddy, University of San Diego Elizabeth Reddy is a post-doctoral research associate at the University of San Diego’s Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering. She is a social scientist, holding a PhD in cultural anthropology from the Univer- sity of California at Irvine and an MA in Social Science from the University of Chicago. She is Co-Chair of the Committee for the Anthropology of Science, Technology and
. Robinson, “Is it time for academic preparation of future regulatory affairs professionals?,” J Med Device Reg, pp. 18-23, May 2006.[2] K. Cardinal, “A case-study based course on ‘Device Evaluation and FDA Approval’,” in Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Pittsburgh, PA , USA, 2008, pp. 13.10.1-13.10.6.[3] R. H. Allen, S. Acharya, C. Jancuk, and A. A. Shoukas, “Sharing best practices in teaching biomedical engineering design,” Ann. Biomed. Eng., vol. 41, no. 9, pp. 1869-1879.[4] B. Perlmann and R. Varma, “Teaching engineering ethics,” in Proceedings of the 2001 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Albuquerque, NM, USA, 2008, pp. 6.940.1 – 6.940.11.[5] H. Miller, “The blessings and benefits of using
to be beyond the level necessary for entry into professional practice andwould be attained through post entry level experience or education. The committee created threenew pathways to attainment for both the cognitive and affective domains, which did not appearin BOK2, namely: Post Graduate Education (PG) - a replacement for the Master’s or P”lus 30” designation in BOK2 that indicates formal education beyond the baccalaureate degree; Mentored Experience (ME) - experience gained under the mentorship of an engineer who has already satisfied the BOK requirements for entry into professional practice; and Self Directed (SD) - a program of learning initiated and pursued by the
year 2. Goal 5: Develop an adaptable model for implementing a STEM guided pathways approach at other community colleges. Study the effectiveness and impact of implemented strategies. Broad dissemination of project findings and best practices.STEM Success and Orientation Course Development and ImplementationHow do we teach STEM Identity?While the nuances of the development of our cohort course will be summarized below, it isimportant to begin by noting that the initial course in which SEECRS scholars were placed wasspecifically designed to develop STEM identity. This focus on identity development utilizeddiscourse based identity theory to help students envision themselves as belonging in STEM.Discourse
the research team to investigate the impact of theseinterventions on different student populations. The researchers chose to administer theinterventions into four courses, all of which are designed to prepare students for more complexengineering design and problem-solving skills associated with upper-level engineering courses.Western Washington University:Western Washington University (WWU) is a public master’s-granting institution withapproximately 15,000 students, 160 academic programs, and a vibrant campus community.Western offers the focus on students access to vital academic choices, resources, multiculturaldiversity, and various curricular and extracurricular activities to grow and thrive. Westernstudents participate in a variety of
Clemson University. Broadly, her research interests include self-directed learning and motivation, learning within communities of prac- tice, the cultural influence on informal and formal learning, and intergenerational learning. Abby currently works as a graduate assistant for the General Engineering Learning Community, which supports freshmen engineering students in building effective learning strategies that are transferable to the workforce, includ- ing collaboration, self-regulation, and reflection. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Strategic, Translational Retention Initiatives to Promote Engineering SuccessAbstractThis Work in
majors and disciplines.Additional research and assessments are needed to ensure the best possible practices are beingutilized. Finally, we will continue to seek out new opportunities and methods that will enable usto achieve our goal of developing and graduating more passionate, resilient, and preparedstudents.References[1] A.L. Duckworth (2016) “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance”, 335 pages: Scribner, New York.[2] EduGuide (2018). Retrieved on 4 March 2018 at: https://www.eduguide.org/content/[3] A.L. Duckworth, C, Peterson, M.D. Matthews, & D.R. Kelly (2007). Grit: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 9, 1087-1101.[4] CREaTE (2018). STEMGROW. Viewed 12 March
Northern Illinois University (NIU), Kelter worked extensively with middle school teachers in high-Latino population communities in the service of science education. He has been at the forefront of science literacy for postsecondary students via three major chemistry textbooks, aimed at the first-year chemistry audience, as well as a book on the international impact of chemistry and learning. Kelter has won two dozen campus, state, and national awards in education, including career-long designations at distinguished teacher at the Universities of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Nebraska, and Illinois. He was Board of Trustees professor at Northern Illinois University, the highest professorship available at that university. He began
teaching in the University of Illinois at Chicago’s DPT program in 2010. She became a board certified pediatric clinical specialist in 2012, completed her Assistive Technology Certificate from UIC in 2015, and earned her PhD in Disability Studies from UIC in 2016. She joined the University of Washington’s Department of Mechanical Engineering as a postdoctoral researcher in September of 2016. Heather has a special in- terest in user-centered design and participatory research, and has been a lab member of the GoBabyGo program, which creates custom safety and accessibility modifications to commercially available battery powered toy ride-on cars for children with disabilities, since 2012. Heather’s research focuses on inves
, the course instructor recruited anengineering education doctoral student who was researching the Freeform environment forassistance on the project. The brainstorming blossomed into a partnership with both the facultymember and the graduate student sharing in the design, development, and implementation of theactivities. The partnership showcased the value of interdisciplinary and cross-level (faculty andgraduate students) collaborations for pedagogical innovations. In total, the instructor andgraduate student designed six active learning activities, targeting the concepts of: Poisson’s ratio,shear strain, strain in indeterminate rods, beam deflection, states of stress for combined loading,and Mohr’s circle.Theoretical FoundationsAll of the six
experience of science in society and the workplace [1]. Consequently, central to the structureof the NGSS is an emphasis on science and engineering practices [1]. Additionally, the NGSSare designed around a unique three-dimensional approach. Dimensionone focuses on the science andengineering practices that scientistsand engineers employ in developingknowledge and solving problems.The second dimension identifies thecrosscutting concepts, or themes,that are reflected throughout alldomains of science. Dimensionthree identifies essential scientific Figure 1: NGSS structure and impacts on teaching and learning science.knowledge required for basicliteracy in science. Thisorganizational shift away from conventional
. He is also interested in improving STEM+CS education for minorities. He has been volunteering in many education outreach programs including Science Fair and Robotics programs such as First Robotics competitions. Areas of research interest include engineering education, STEM+CS, and robotics in K-12 education. Kaya advocates his view that research, teaching and learning are best practiced as a unified enterprise that benefits students and society. He has received numerous teaching awards as well as grants for his research from several foundations. Kaya is an active member of AERA, ASEE, ASTE, NARST, and NSTA, has presented at over 15 conferences, published in ranked journals (e.g. Journal of College Science
University’s ‘learn-by-doing’ philosophy. The samephilosophy also extends to most of the digital systems and computer design courses in thecurriculum which are taught in a ‘studio’ classroom format.In the following, we will briefly review the current role of alumni in aligning educationaloutcomes with industry needs. While the discussion is concerned with the current practices in theelectrical engineering department at Cal Poly, the literature suggests they also reflect thepractices of other similar programs.Within the context of program accreditation by The Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET), alumni contribute in two important ways: By serving on Industrial Advisory Boards (IAB); By responding to alumni surveys;While AIB
Integrating the Entrepreneurial Mindset as an Engineering Educator o Pedagogical and Professional Development Resources o Resistance and ChangeAt Baylor University, these seminars and workshops have become a part of the culture of theSchool of ECS. At the start of each semester faculty ask when the workshops will begin and lookforward to seeing their colleagues and discussion how to become better educators. One indicationof the impact of these workshops is that after the CATME workshop, the decision was made touse CATME in both the junior and senior design classes (Engineering Design I and II)Best Practices in Faculty Development: What Works? What Doesn’t Work?Many institutions have workshops for faculty development and much has