on specific reading material and/or video content. The coursealso includes a field trip that provides opportunities for students to talk directly with membersfrom various stakeholder groups in the VA coalfields including state regulators, industrymembers and local citizens.3. SurveyAppendix A includes the survey instrument used in the first year of the study analyzed here. Itwas designed to measure students’ knowledge, abilities, and attitudes [15] related to CSR andcollect relevant background information to explore possible connections between those and thedemographic information, students’ motivations for pursuing engineering, their career desires,and their civic activities. The survey reflects feedback from an expert panel of
describes two such courses: “BuildingBiomusical Instruments” (an example of what he calls extreme problem based learning) and“Brain, Mind, and Culture” (which exemplifies what he calls “radical disciplinary mixing”).Rather than focusing on the numbers collected as part of the evaluation of the course, he focuseson two categories of observations: (1) “stories of how students not only formed T-shapes butbegan to have genuine interest and engagement in another discipline” and (2) practical advicethat can help other faculty overcome ideological and practical barriers to T-shaped courses (p. 2).Both the breadth of knowledge that Tranquillo brings to bear in the paper and his biographicalsketch provide insight into what allowed him to design, teach, and
Paper ID #21128Partnering to Develop Educational Software Applications: A Four-year Ret-rospective StudyMr. David Reeping, Virginia Tech David Reeping is a graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech and is an NSF Graduate Research Fellow. He received his B.S. in Engineering Education with a Mathematics minor from Ohio Northern University. He was a Choose Ohio First scholar inducted during the 2012- 2013 school year as a promising teacher candidate in STEM. David was the recipient of the Remsburg Creativity Award for 2013 and the DeBow Freed Award for outstanding leadership as an
for the Center for Project-Based Learning at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Paula Quinn works to improve student learning in higher education by supporting faculty and staff at WPI and at other institutions to advance work on project-based learning. She believes project- based learning holds significant potential for increasing the diversity of students who succeed in college and who persist in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, and she views her work with the Center as contributing to education reform from the inside out. She holds an M.A. in Developmental Psychology from Clark University and a B.A. in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University. Her background includes working in the
Paper ID #21885First Generation Engineering Student Mentoring Program: A Case Study ofa Large Engineering School in the U.S.Dr. Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University Dr. Bimal Nepal is Phillips’66 First Year Engineering Faculty Fellow and Associate Professor in the Industrial Distribution Program at Texas A&M University. His research interests include integration of supply chain management with new product development decisions, distributor service portfolio optimiza- tion, pricing optimization, supply chain risk analysis, lean and six sigma, and large scale optimization. He has authored 41 refereed articles in
feedback are presented.Introduction and Course DescriptionThe College of Engineering (CoE) seeks opportunities to enhance its program curriculumhelping students become more successful after graduation. As of October 2017, the CoE’smission is as follows:“The mission of the College of Engineering is to develop team-oriented engineeringprofessionals from diverse backgrounds who are prepared to ethically apply industry-currentreal-world skills to achieve value-added solutions in a dynamic world.”During 2017, CoE successfully received an ABET re-accreditation with no interim reports for sixyears for the BSEE and BSCE undergraduate programs. During the accreditation process, oneissue ABET visitors posed a question to CoE paraphrased as: where does the
University Dr. Marjorie Shavers is an assistant professor and the Director of Graduate Studies in Counseling at Hei- delberg University. She has a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Ohio State University and is currently licensed as a professional school and professional clinical counselor with supervision designation. Dr. Shavers’s research agenda focuses on exploring how educational systems and professionals impact the experiences and overall mental health of students, particularly Black women. Dr. Shavers’s most recent work focuses particularly on the experiences of Black women pursuing doctorates and post–doctorates in computer science and engineering. In addition to her research, her teaching and clinical practice is
. Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Allison Godwin, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses what factors influence diverse students to choose engineering and stay in engineering through their careers and how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering foster or hinder belongingness and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and
it by race: Young adults decisions to pursue an it career. Women and information technology: Research on underrepresentation, pages 55–88, 02 2006.[11] S. Katz, J. Aronis, D. Allbritton, C. Wilson, and M. L. Soffa. Gender and race in predicting achievement in computer science. IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, 22(3):20–27, Fall 2003. ISSN 0278-0097. doi: 10.1109/MTAS.2003.1237468.[12] Susan Haller and Sylvia Beyer. Gender differences and intragender differences in computer science students: are female cs majors more similar to male cs majors or female nonmajors? Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 12:337–365, 01 2006.[13] Jun He and Lee Freeman. Are men more technology-oriented than women? the
experiences can meaningfully influence students’ globalcompetence [5], but few studies have explored how components of the experience may influencelearning. This study compares two NSF-sponsored international research experiences forstudents (IRES) programs that send students to two different countries to identify differences inlearning outcomes between the program participants. This work represents a collaborative effortamong faculty members and graduate students from three engineering departments with the goalof creating research opportunities for students at various international sites using research-basededucational practices. By understanding how context influences students’ learning opportunities,faculty developing such programs may select
-technical audiences are too significant to ignore. In this time of ongoing discord betweenscientists, policymakers, and the public, the ways in which scientists communicate with thoseoutside of their profession is critical to improving scientific literacy [14], [15]. As Chan [16]argues, “In order for the lay public to shape an informed opinion of scientific discoveries andcontroversial developments, it is critical that scientists can communicate about research and theimplications of that research to promote awareness, clarity, as well as to respond to publicconcerns. These are the abilities that are lacking amongst many new science graduates.”Currently, there is a dearth of research regarding undergraduate students’ creative explanationsin their
havetransferred into the program and therefore taken a general introduction to engineeringcourse offered by the college that does not discuss licensure, or had taken the Introductionto Civil Engineering course from an architectural engineering faculty member in 2014who did not discuss potential changes to the licensure requirements.The seniors indicating that they were not planning to get a PE “in any case” also deservesfurther discussion. Among the four students indicating this, three were interested in aconstruction engineering job after graduation. A large percentage of the civil engineeringmajors at the institution are primarily interested in the construction engineering &management side of the discipline. These students receive various messages
international experiences including study abroad, internships,volunteer work, and faculty-led study tours. Western faculty plays an active role in their student’slives, not only in the classroom but also through advising student groups, supporting individualstudent career aspirations, and mentoring programs. The Engineering & Design Department atWWU is a new department formed in 2014 out of the former Engineering Technology departmentas part of a state-funded effort to transition the engineering technology programs to accreditedengineering programs. The department offers five undergraduate-only programs withdistinguished faculty in each program; the Electrical Engineering (EE) program, theManufacturing Engineering (MfgE) program, and the Plastics
education.Mr. David Reeping, Virginia Tech David Reeping is a graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech and is an NSF Graduate Research Fellow. He received his B.S. in Engineering Education with a Mathematics minor from Ohio Northern University. He was a Choose Ohio First scholar inducted during the 2012- 2013 school year as a promising teacher candidate in STEM. David was the recipient of the Remsburg Creativity Award for 2013 and the DeBow Freed Award for outstanding leadership as an undergraduate student (sophomore) in 2014. He is also a member of the mathematics, education, and engineering honor societies: Kappa Mu Epsilon, Kappa Delta Pi, and Tau Beta Pi respectively. He has extensive
NSF Revolutionizing Engineering Departments grant ”Additive Innovation: An Educational Ecosystem of Making and Risk Taking.” He was named one of ASEE PRISM’s ”20 Faculty Under 40” in 2014, and received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from President Obama in 2017.Steven Weiner, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Steven Weiner is a PhD student in Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology at the School for the Future of Innovation in Society at Arizona State University. His interests include STEM education reform, innovative learning frameworks, and the future of schooling. His previous research focused on how young adults develop identities centered on the Maker
-time. Through this position, she was encouraged to earn her Master of Arts in Science Teaching, also at Northern Arizona University. During this time, Christina discovered a love for research, prompting her to pursue a Ph.D. She is a recipient of both a Graduate School Recruitment Fellowship and a Texas New Scholar’s Fellowship. She is a member of the National Science Teachers As- sociation, and currently serves as the STEM Education representative to the Graduate Student Assembly at UT.Hannah Smith Brooks, University of Texas at Austin Hannah Brooks is a doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on promot- ing equitable access through collaboration and instructional design. She is
research on Si and GaAs electronic devices and semiconductor lasers at the research laboratories of GEC and ITT and published numerous articles in this field. He was a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Dominion University. He has advised 14 PhD and 16 MS students. He received numerous awards: Doctoral Mentor Award 2010; Excellence in Teaching Award 2009; Most Inspiring Faculty Award 2008; Excellence in Research Award 2004; and Certificate of Recognition for Research - NASA, 1994. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE and a Member of the Electrochemical Society.Dr. Demetris Geddis, Hampton University Demetris L. Geddis is an associate professor and Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Hamp
describes the influence of inputs and environment on outputs. The inputs include astudent’s high school GPA, SAT or ACT score, and his/her demographics. These inputs areuseful in making admissions decisions. The environment describes the institutional policies,engagement opportunities, and student body. A student’s involvement in purposeful andappropriate activities in his/her environment is a key factor in degree completion. The outputsare the institutional measures of retention and graduation rates. An academic advisor canserve as the communication channel for identifying appropriate and purposeful activities inwhich a student may engage.This study explores quantitative data on student behaviors, actions, and engagement. Data pointsinclude course
future graduates of the program they may hire. However, this form of recognitionminimizes other activities that serve specific functions for the department. Activities such asteaching, service, or community engagement are given markedly less space in the magazine,though other documents outline faculty and student engagement with K-12 schools, participationin engineering-based extracurricular activities, and mentoring. Notably, engagement with K-12schools is noted as an important way to spark interest in students who will eventually apply forcollege and may consider applying for this specific program (Electrical and ComputerEngineering Department External Review, pp. 53-54).Engineering Identity Not Merged with Personal Identities The
programs will be covered.IntroductionMost degree programs that teach building engineering have design opportunities are often less thanideally constructed to reflect practical careers due to relatively few faculty members being trained, or theyhave no similar industry experience necessary to guide students [1]. Consequently in these settings, only asurface level understanding of their value is realized [2]. Many engineering students do not know how toapproach large complex systems due to their exposure to idealistic examples [3]. Additionally, they notcapable of providing critical multi-disciplinary integration of their designs due to the isolated nature oftopics in the classroom [4] [5]. Capstone courses provide a comprehensive evaluation of
. [1 credit hour, elective] E145: Academic and Professional Preparation for Engineers II: Engineering as a field of study and profession. Career and professional development, goal setting, decision making and effective communication strategies. [1 credit hour, elective] E201: Engineering Transfer to Success: This 8-week course will provide an overview of the NC State University policies and procedures, organizations, and resources available for enhancing the academic success of new transfer students in the College of Engineering. Lectures and discussion from departmental representatives will focus on requirements and availability for financial aid, cooperative education, career services, and campus student organizations
example) that might deriveexplanations for the findings. Bottomley concluded: “Because aspects of personality traits that make up the GRIT scale can, in fact, be taught, first year courses or programs to enhance student retention might be able to make important and impactful changes. Secondly, if GRIT is sufficiently predictive, as some earlier results suggest, some aspects of GRIT might be used to impact admissions or placement decisions, allowing students who are not able to show their capabilities on standardized metrics to have an additional input to the admission decision process.”By contrast, Williamson, Pannizo, Perriakos and
is also studying entry and persistence in engineering of first generation, women, and under-represented ethnic minorities.Dr. Kyle D. Squires, Arizona State UniversityDr. James Collofello, Arizona State University Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs Professor of Computer Science and Engineering School of Computing Informatics and Decision Systems Engineering Ira A. Fulton Schools of EngineeringMs. Robin R. Hammond, Arizona State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Engineers from Day One: A Pilot Collective Impact Alliance Effort to Foster Engineering IdentityIntroductionThis Work in Progress paper reports on an effort that
biology classrooms. Throughout her scientific career, Gloriana has been an advocate for underrepresented and underprivileged populations, and is an active member of SACNAS.Dr. Carol B. Muller, Stanford University Carol B. Muller is the Executive Director of WISE Ventures, an internal initiative at Stanford, designed to communicate, build networks, and help seed new and needed ventures across the Stanford campus to c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Paper ID #23735advance gender equity in science and engineering. She also directs Stanford’s Faculty Women’s Forum.A longtime university
and food pantries on supply chain management and logistics focused initiatives. Her graduate and undergraduate students are integral part of her service-learning based logistics classes. She teaches courses in strategic relationships among industrial distributors and distribution logistics. Her recent research focuses on engineering education and learning sciences with a focus on how to engage students better to prepare their minds for the future. Her other research interests include empirical studies to assess impact of good supply chain practices such as coordinated decision making in stochastic supply chains, handling supply chains during times of crisis and optimizing global supply chains on the financial
skills from the time a student begins engineeringstudies until graduation. The differences in the design processes between high schoolengineering students and expert engineers have been explored [29]. High school students tend tospend less time determining the feasibility of their ideas, evaluating alternative ideas anddecision making than expert engineers.Comparative, or longitudinal, studies have proven beneficial in showing the progress of designskills and indicating which skills should be focused on early in the curriculum. Researchers [30]compared design skills between student and professional engineers, and showed that theprofessional teams were more likely to outline an overall design philosophy and not overlookdetailed specifications
addition, we had informal conversationsabout the work that was occurring and how the chapter is run. Extensive fieldnotes were taken torecord these experiences and interactions.ResultsImpacts on StudentsEWB membership typically begins in universities, and students are often drawn to the servicelearning opportunity through activity fairs, club showcases, or similar campus-wide,extra-curricular events. As an organization reliant on its volunteers, a major goal is to impactstudents in such ways that they continue on as either faculty or professional members. For reasonswe will explore elsewhere, cultivating and sustaining faculty and professional members isparticularly challenging, given the realities of tenure and promotion expectations in the
; L. D. McNair. (2014). Graduate student and faculty member: An exploration of career and personal decisions. American Society of Engineering Education, Indianapolis, IN.Osterwalder, A. and Y. Pigneur. (2010). Business model generation: A handbook for visionaries, game changers, and challengers. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and SonsOsterwalder, A., Y. Pigneur, G. Bernarda, A. Smith, and T. Papadakos. (2014). Value proposition design: How to create products and services customers want. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons.Peer Group, “What is Design-based Research?” A PEER Tutorial for Design-based Research, Instructional Technology Ph.D. Students - The University of Georgia, November 2006. [website]. Available: http://dbr.coe.uga.edu
United States and coinedthe term “cosmopolitan” to characterize the professional orientations of professors who viewedthemselves as technical specialists. These participants measured themselves against an externalreference group of similarly trained academics in their discipline, and tended to express limitedloyalty to the college. In contrast, professors with a “local” orientation viewed themselves ascontributing members of the “Co-op College” faculty. They were aware of their disciplinarytraining, but tended to measure themselves against a reference group of colleagues and viewthemselves as primarily responsible to their students and employers. To the extent that theseorientations can be applied to engineers, we believe those with a
ofprogrammatic benefit of the University’s final year STS courses can be transposed to otherschools. It does require cultural acceptance of the validity of this type of training by faculty intraditional departments, and an embrace of diverse ways of knowing by the administration all theway from the Dean’s office to the Undergraduate curriculum committee. However, the pay-offin student learning and ability to function in diverse environments is more than worth it.International Standards: Exploring the Problems and Possibilities of Global InnovationCo-author Ku designed and implemented an STS-informed STEM course curriculum,"Standards in Action: A Global Perspective", which was funded by the National Institute ofStandards and Technology (NIST). The