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- Alexis Rae Walsh, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Emily Diehl, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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One of the overarching goals of an undergraduate engineering education is to give students theability to critically analyze and select tools to solve complex problems. We strive to develop students asself-regulated learners who are “metacognitively, motivationally, and behaviorally active participants intheir own learning processes” [1]. This awareness includes students’ ability to identify resources tosupport their learning and solve complex problems. Some engineering programs teach students studystrategies, which may include the use of resources; however, often times these lessons are general andstudents may struggle to translate these lessons into their courses. While there has been some work thatinvestigates students’ ability to use
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- Maha Sultan Alsheeb, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Amy Hodges, Texas A&M University at Qatar
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gasproduction) are highly dependent on major engineering fields. However, the mentality of some inthe Arab society, especially in Qatar, strongly disapproves the idea of females entering field ofengineering. While the Middle East and North Africa region have fairly high numbers of femaleengineering students, many females do not go on to the workforce [1].As a young woman living in Qatar, I’ve received many disapprovals from my parents regardingthe idea of me studying engineering. Therefore, to create a community of practice thatencourages young Qatari females to study engineering, I chose to study the Qatari society andthe factors that contribute to females becoming engineers. My objective in this study is todevelop strategies for empowering other
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- Candace Rose Wiwel, University of Michigan; Jessica E. S. Swenson, University of Michigan; Magel P. Su, University of Michigan; Max William Blackburn, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan
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. As a result, many spaces are utilized for multiple purposes, and classrooms are oftenused outside of class time. When not in use, classrooms can host student organization events,project team meetings, and students simply doing homework.The increase in student centered pedagogies has encouraged universities to renovate traditionallecture style classrooms to studio or flexible classrooms [1]. Increases in the number of flexibleand studio classrooms raise the question of how universities can design these spaces to alsosupport student informal learning beyond their intended use as classrooms.Studies have been conducted on the benefits of informal learning settings, but there are fewstudies on how the physical space itself can support the
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- Amanda Vazquez, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Erica J. Marti, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Hasan Deniz, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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research, we report the framework and anticipated outcomes ofa pilot study on NOE understanding of Vietnamese faculty.Keywords: Nature of Engineering, Engineering Education, Environmental Engineering,International Collaboration, NOE Instrument, Engineering Faculty 1Introduction For the last 10 years, there is a continuous increase in the number of research attempts inengineering education, and a relatively increased growth in emphasis on Nature of Engineering(NOE) research [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]. Although still a developing area, a handful of NOEresearch findings demonstrate that instructors and students hold an inadequate understanding ofNOE
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- Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan
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. Implicit bias on student teams is often theorized to influence the prioritization of ideasexpressed by white male students over those expressed by their female counterparts orteammates of color [1]. In addition, a gender-correlated division of work often occurs onstudent-teams, with men doing the more technical tasks of the project, leaving women to oftenfill the remaining organizational and managerial positions on the team [2], [3], [4]. Reasoning forthis type of behavior is often linked to differences in student learning goals for a course, whetherthat be mastery orientation (motivation to understand the material), performance orientation(motivation to earn grades or favor) or performance-avoidance orientation (motivation to avoidappearing less
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- Pearl Elizabeth Ortega, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University
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both the classrooms of U.S. schools and the general workforce is needed tounderstand why this is occurring and what pedagogies can be added, removed, or enhanced toslow the rapid decline of underrepresented students in engineering. The object of this research isto discover pathways of engineering undergraduate students in their first two years in order tobetter understand their engineering identity and the relationship to graduation. Assessment of theengineering identity and mindset during the sophomore year will be done to both understand thegrowing diverse student body and to suggest changes in student and faculty engagement andinstructional activities. In this project, the authors will: (1) identify biases formed by studentswhen they choose
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- Keyshlan Karinné Aybar Martínez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Juleika M. Villarrubia, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Gionelle J. Perez Rodriguez; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
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island.Constitution of the ASEE-UPRM:The ASEE-UPRM is a student organization that has served, since its establishment in 2016, as thepremier multidisciplinary society for individuals and organizations committed to advancingexcellence in all aspects of Engineering and Technology education (vision).1 Our mission is toadvance innovation, excellence, and access at all levels of education for the engineeringprofession.1 When initially founded, our chapter only had 15 members from all engineeringdisciplines. By 2017, the chapter increased its membership to 72 students and for the year, 2018,we already have reached 116 members, all of them are undergraduate engineering students. Thisrepresents an increase of 131% and 47%, respectively. Out of those 116 members, 60
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- Hao Li, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Anette Hosoi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Approaches for Starting Open-Ended Problems in Mechanical Engineering Hao Li (wl11@mit.edu) and Anette Hosoi (peko@mit.edu) Department of Mechanical Engineering Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyIntroductionMuch work has been done studying problem solving from beginning to finish [1] [2] [3], butlittle focus has been placed on the beginning of a problem, at least in the non-design mechanicalengineering curriculum. How a student starts a problem may have significant effect on theirability to fully carry out the solution. A student may solve the wrong problem, spend all theirtime pursuing the wrong approach, or forget their goal if they do not
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- Kelsy Ecclesiastre, University of South Florida; Robert Hogan Jr, University of South Florida
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- Alexander Samaniego, United States Air Force; Martin Span III, United States Air Force
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if they areindeed effective. After these two steps are done, the evaluation step will check to see if thecustomer requirements are being met, using the data collected as well as customer input. Inthis case, the student will evaluate their chosen methods and then determine if they shouldcontinue the course they are on or should instead make any necessary changes. [1]Synthesis: To understand a cadet’s perspective, it is first important to understand the circumstanceof the environment in which they live. In the case of cadets at USAFA, it is important to notethat a grade point average is not the only grading metric used, but is instead one of three.Cadets also receive cumulative grades based on their physical and military performance
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university. A research opportunity similar to the one presented cangive students the skills they need to further their engineering careers.IntroductionOne of the biggest shocks for incoming undergraduate engineers is the transition from highschool to college. With it brings higher expectations, many of which students fail to anticipate[1]. I met with several undergraduate students who are both, enrolled in the University ofWyoming’s Engineering and Applied Science Department, and no longer with the program inorder to find out why and where they had struggled. We engaged in public group discussions,and recorded notes covering their responses in order to create an ongoing Action ResearchProject. A common thread among all responses was a general
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- Sidra Gibeault, California State University, Los Angeles; Joseph D. Iorio, California State University, Los Angeles; Jorge Diego Santillan, California State University, Los Angeles AUV; He Shen, California State University, Los Angeles; Mark Tufenkjian P.E., California State University, Los Angeles
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education has become a prominentresearch topic. Studies on the multidisciplinary nature of robotics have shown that it can be avaluable tool for hands-on learning of a variety of engineering and science topics [1]. Sincerobotics incorporates numerous STEM fields, mentorship and learning across complementarySTEM disciplines can be achieved [2]. Top universities have incorporated robotics into theircurriculum through LEGO Mindstorms, an educational robotics kit that is distributed worldwide,as Drew et al. [3] state, “with additional enhanced creativity achieved through competitionswithin the class settings and often between various universities and colleges.” Yao et al. [4]showed that robotic competitions can be used as educational tools beginning in
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- Kruse Michael Ranly, Ohio Northern University; Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University; Kiana Lynn Curtiss
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described under theDesign Research section of this article. [4]Product Units Unit Price Total PriceOutside Pieces (figure 6) 2 $10 $20Inside Pieces (figure 5) 2 $10 $20Middle Piece (figure 7) 1 $15 $15Connectors (6 pack) 1 $5 $5Total Price Per Set Plate $60Computer Aided Design (CAD) sketch and assembly CAD drafting is essential as part of the design project. Several 3D drawing files weredesigned and created in order to get a
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- Kalen Kahn, U.S. Military Academy; Brian J. Novoselich, U.S. Military Academy
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effort” that can beadapted to individual engineering students or various engineering programs [1]. Records of theexperience occur in the form of auto-ethnographic reflections taken from the participant-observation standpoint, consistent with previous research [2], [3]. These auto-ethnographicreflections were recorded weekly, and after specific instances of major development or learning.The problem statement for the independent design study was as follows: “Develop a means of brewing coffee and other hot beverages that is cost effective, zero maintenance, and conducive to increased collaboration and socialization between Civil and Mechanical Engineering cadets, faculty, and staff [4].”This problem statement was developed through
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- Bahar Memarian, University of Toronto; Sasha Gollish, University of Toronto; Kimia Moozeh, University of Toronto ; Darlee Gerrard, University of Toronto; Deborah Tihanyi, University of Toronto; Stacy A. Costa, University of Toronto
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steps include collecting a larger data set from one or potentially multiple North Americanuniversities and carrying out statistical, rather than descriptive analysis. This analysis can help inunderstanding why institutions necessitate administrating diverse formats of doctoral exams, howstudents perceive it, and if certain formats are found to be more beneficial for the students.IntroductionContrary to doctoral education in Europe or Australia, completion of coursework and a set ofexaminations are the default requirement in North America [1]. The comprehensive or qualifyingexam (hereafter CQ) exam has been shown to impact the Time-to-Degree and Completion Ratesof Doctoral Students [2]. Passing CQ exam is as such a key milestone for an early
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- Stefanie A. Hotchkiss, Undergraduate Research Assistant; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Michelle Londa, Texas State University; Austin Talley P.E., Texas State University
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American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Do I Belong in a Makerspace?: Investigating Student Belonging and Non-verbal Cues in a University MakerspaceINTRODUCTION: There have been dramatic trends displaying the problem of under-representation and lack of retention of females and minorities in STEM majors [1, 2]. Withthe long-standing stigma that predominantly men succeed and compose these fields, the sense ofbelonging for females and minorities in these fields is minimal, and entrance is unattractive [3, 4,1]. The idea of “belonging” is the sense of fit or acceptance that people experience in response tophysical objects, layout, and member representation that make up an environment [4]. Sense ofbelonging, therefore
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- Alaa Abdalla, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Rinith Reghunath, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Midhat Javaid Zaidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Amy Hodges, Texas A&M University at Qatar
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in the field of engineering. PBL has long been shown to be an effectivemethod for student learning and understanding, particularly if thoughtfully integrated throughoutthe curriculum [1] and if instructors include key features, such as meaningful inquiries,scaffolded assignments, and consistent feedback [2]. Other studies have shown that PBL is moreeffective in deeper retention of material, satisfaction of both students and professors, anddevelopment of professional skills than traditional lecture methods [3]. However, the overalleffectiveness of PBL, and experiential learning in general, may vary widely depending on thenature and structure of the teamwork [4].This study was conducted at the branch campus of Texas A&M University
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for Engineering Education, 2019Implementing Engineering Projects in a High School Anatomy Course (WIP)IntroductionThis Work-In-Progress is striving to introduce high school anatomy students to engineering andinfluence their perception on why engineering is important in the medical field. Students thathope to enter the medical field need opportunities to work on engaging problems that will helpthem develop creative and critical thinking skills that they can use in their future careers [1], and“thinking like an engineer” can help students develop those skills. The Science and EngineeringPractices set by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) propose that students needopportunities to 1) develop and use models, 2) plan and carry out
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- Lauren Jennings, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Kayla Arnsdorff, University of Tennessee; Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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knowledge and hone theircommunication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Given the nature of senior designcourses, they offer an opportunity for engineering programs to integrate the outcomes of ABETcriteria [1]. In contrast to much of the undergraduate curriculum, the problems that students workon in senior design tend to be more ambiguous, require the consideration of multiple tradeoffs,and have no ‘right’ answer. As such, engineering design problems require individuals to makedecisions about what counts as knowledge by assessing various sources of information,balancing constraints, and evaluating alternative solutions. These acts can be grouped together asepistemic cognitive processes and require individuals to reason “about specific
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% of those with an apparent mental health problemreceiving treatment in the past year [1]. Although this study was able to draw out differencesbetween graduate and undergraduate students, it was limited in the analysis as it was focused oncomparing the two groups. Another recent publication regarding doctoral students’ well-beingpresented a systematic literature review detailing finding from 17 recent publications from fourdatabases. However, the broad review scope and search terms used makes this work hard to betransferable for a specific discipline [2].These findings demonstrate that an ideal study of graduate student mental health would bedesigned to focus specifically on a graduate population within a specific discipline. Multiplestudies
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, collaboration, and more. The professionaldevelopment process to acquire these skills is not uniform and some graduate students may nothave opportunities to develop these skills prior to becoming a faculty member. In addition, thesignificant programmatic requirements for obtaining a Ph.D. often leave limited time and spacefor graduate students to explore “who they are” and “who they want to be” as a future facultymember.The Rising Engineering Education Faculty Experience (REEFE)1 intends to help graduatestudents address these professional development gaps through a faculty apprenticeship andpartnership program [1-3]. The faculty apprenticeship program matches graduate students inengineering education from two sending schools (e.g. locations masked for
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field, women remain Future Selves [3]. Because middle school girls are not yet engineering identity develops in middle school girls.underrepresented in the field of engineering, with about engineers, identity will be operationalized as how girls view Understanding this development will help design20% of engineering degrees being awarded to women, themselves as potential future engineers. Identity programs to actively support identity development andwhich has remained essentially unchanged for 15 development is important to understand as an engineering help improve gender representation in the engineeringyears [1]. In order to rectify this situation, girls must
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Values Values Values Research Questions Both/Engineering education 47 42.4 Note. Results based on N=111. 1. What do futures, values, systems, and strategic thinking “We are thinking like the fit of a priority scheme, that when I Unspecified 16 14.4 mean in the context of engineering education
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impacts their future career goals.such as engineering. This may include beingunprepared for the culture and environment Counterfactual Thinkingof an engineering workplace, such asovercoming challenges due to work-life Counterfactual thinking1-3 is defined as thoughtsbalance, discrimination, or harassment. By about what might have been or alternatives tounderstanding how women process the reality. They are comprised of two components:situations they are experiencing, we are (1) an activation, often triggered by a negativebetter able to understand their motivation to experience, and (2) its content. Counterfactualpersist in the careers
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Mixed Research (QUAL)1). Development Phase Data Collection Phase Data Analysis Phase Results Sorted Results Concept Map PROMPT DEVELOPMENT SORTING ACTIVITY