are proposing a model that can help narrow the cybersecurity workforcegap by introducing students to cybersecurity by building a pipeline towardscybersecurity careers for students and empowering teachers to integrate cybersecurityinto their own classrooms and becoming advocates for cybersecurity awareness in theirschool districts.Our long-term vision is to have cybersecurity taught at every high school using ourmodules as a standalone subject or to weave it into computer science courses, or APcourses in particular. The goal is to have every high school in the region establishcybersecurity clubs with diverse group of students and a teacher mentor who canprovide them with the training to participate in local, regional and nationalcybersecurity
Research Pipelines for Underserved Students through a Lower-Division Research Experience at a Minority-Serving Institution (Experience)AbstractThis work presents the findings from multiple years of a lower-division summer researchprogram at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB). The first and second years are acritical intervention point to increase persistence in STEM careers, as over 70% of the non-retained STEM students at CSUB leave in the first two years. Additionally, while there arenumerous works that examine the effectiveness of research activities for retention andpersistence of underrepresented minority students, very few programs focus on lower-divisionstudents. The analysis of data shows that
Paper ID #26206The Next Generation for Manufacturing Competitiveness?: Children’s Per-ceptions as Shown Through DrawingsMs. Liesl Krause, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Liesl Krause is a current Ph.D. student at Purdue University in the Polytechnic Institute. She is currently funded through the Purdue Doctoral Fellowship. She has research interests in student career perceptions and student mentorship in graduate school. Liesl graduated from Villanova University in 2016 with her Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and graduated from Purdue University’s Weldon School of Biomed- ical Engineering in 2018 with her Master’s.Dr
), perceived organizational support and occupational commitment (Fouad, Singh, Capaert,Chang, & Wan, 2016). To encourage more girls to consider engineering as a career, it isimportant to understand and track attitudes towards STEM and a STEM career. Determiningwhen and if attitudes toward STEM differ between girls and boys is critical if we are tomaximize opportunities for girls to participate in a STEM career. Current studies suggest paradoxical findings: although STEM professionals arepredominantly male, girls generally achieve higher grades in (k-6) mathematics classes whencompared to boys. Higher grades in the early grades in school indicate ability for success inmathematics studies, a strong precursor of success in STEM careers
and persistence of under represented populations, especially women, to pursue ca- reers in engineering and technological disciplines. She has presented at numerous conferences throughout the United States and was an invited speaker at the international Gender Summit in Belgium in 2016.Wendy Robicheau, Connecticut College of Technology-Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing Wendy has been Project Manager with the College of Technology – Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing since 2012. In that time she has developed a passion for making middle and high school students, faculty and counselors aware of the educational and career pathways that are possible in STEM and manufacturing through various
, facilitating career advancement, fostering connections, and providing leadership development opportunities. Heidi served as the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Diversity in the College of Engineering at Montana State University from 2001-2012. She also served as the Director of EMPower, the engineering minority program. Heidi earned her PhD in Educational Leadership from University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2014. She studied developmental relationships in higher education and investigated the processes through which higher education leadership is fostered including mentoring, coaching, role-modeling, sponsoring, and networking. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019
institution developed and uses mentoring to provide a structuredprogram of different engagement activities. These efforts focus on creating a culture of opencommunications among engineering students, and on increasing engagement of engineeringstudents with faculty, engineering professionals, and peers to develop resiliency and persistencetowards earning an engineering degree and pursing an engineering career. Included is therationale for each activity, together with a brief summary of how it is being implemented.Statistical and observational survey data as evidence to the success or effectiveness of theseefforts is presented and discussed, with particular attention focused on evidence of studentretention. Analysis of examples of mentoring activities
students in grades six through eight to measure their self-reported attitudes inmathematics, science, engineering and technology. The results showed a significant increase incampers’ self-perceived attitude in mathematics. In addition, semi-structured interviews wereconducted with 22 campers to explore how the camp experiences altered attitudes toward STEMstudy and impacted their career interest. Interview findings indicated (1) campers hadopportunities to develop STEM, robotics, and programming knowledge through various hands-on activities which made the camp fun and interesting, (2) teamwork and single-gender learningenvironment helped campers become more open to STEM subjects, and (3) coding andprogramming were two major themes in miniGEMS that
Paper ID #25117Communicating the Value of a Transdisciplinary Degree: Comparing andContrasting Perceptions Across Student GroupsDr. Lisa Bosman, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Bosman is an Assistant Professor in Technology Leadership and Innovation and the Program Co- ordinator for Transdisciplinary Studies in Technology. Her STEM education research interests include entrepreneurial mindset, renewable energy, competency-based learning, self-regulated learning, transdis- ciplinary education, civic engagement, and faculty professional development. She spent the first part of her career working as a manufacturing
Philosophy degree in Information Security and a Graduate Certificate in Information Security Policy at Purdue University. His dissertation work investigated the relationships of social cognitive career theory factors and cybersecurity research self-efficacy of former and current college students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Examining the relationship of active team-based learning and technology and engineering students’ research self-efficacy in a cybersecurity traineeship classAbstractThis research paper investigated the relationship of a cybersecurity active team-based learningresearch class and technology and engineering students’ research
employees. Once a strategic plan is implemented, Dan regularly meets with corporate partners to assess the impact of the plan and make necessary adjustments to maximize value to corporate partners. Dan currently works closely with companies from the energy, biotech, defense, insurance, and finance industries. Dan enjoys learning more about new technologies and the ways in which those technologies impact existing and emerging industries.Mr. David B. Ortendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute David Ortendahl currently serves as Director of Corporate Relations at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, MA. In this role he currently oversees the WPI Career Development Center ”Em- ployer Team” and actively bridges
in two differently-funded programs at the same university with a variety of research topics, mentors, and theirresearch groups. However, the two programs had a similar structure of research experiences forstudents, sharing the same housing and common activities for 10 weeks. Pre- and post-surveysrevealed the common and uncommon areas of the impact of the programs on national andinternational students’ career goals, self-efficacy on graduate school, perceptions of research, andresearch expectation and experiences. Results showed that most students came to favor graduateeducation and research, and their preferences did not change significantly at the end of theprograms. Students’ perceptions of research knowledge, skills, and engineering
engage in self-governmentand have opportunities to represent their college to industry leaders and the local community.The national Engineering Ambassador Network has grown to include more than 30 colleges anduniversities, and reached more than 200,000 K-12 students and teachers in 2017 [1].Relatively little is known about the potential impact of ambassadorship on undergraduatestudents’ professional development and future career intentions. A recent survey of 30engineering outreach programs revealed that less than ten percent routinely assess the impact ofambassadorship, although leaders expressed a desire to do so, for program evaluation andresearch purposes [2]. Previous, mostly qualitative research has found that ambassadorship canimpact
Engineering Education at Virginia Tech with Affiliate Faculty status in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics and the Learning Sciences and Technologies at Virginia Tech. He holds degrees in Engineering Mechanics (BS, MS) and in Educational Psychology (MAEd, PhD).Dr. Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is a Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she directs the Vir- ginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on communication in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, design education, and gender in engineering. She was awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to study expert teaching in capstone design
Paper ID #25383Work in Progress: Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of a 1-creditChemical Engineering First-Year SeminarDr. Deborah S. Goldberg, University of Maryland, College Park Deborah S. Goldberg is a full-time lecturer in the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is passionate about teaching and mentoring students to prepare them for diverse careers in chemical engineering and biotechnology.Mr. Jinwang Zou, University of Maryland, College Park Jinwang Zou is a Ph.D. candidate in the Measurement, Statistics, and Evaluation Program at the University
administrator for the Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Natchitoches Campus, Natchitoches, LA. Her career began as an account- ing instructor evolving into student services and finally administration. Areas of expertise include pro- gram accreditation, curriculum development, and workforce development through customized training. Ms. Morrow has been and continues to be instrumental in the development and implementation of the Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program of Louisiana. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Meeting Workforce Demand through Modified Apprenticeship Program: A case in Louisiana
Paper ID #26849Employer Perceptions of Undergraduate Student Entrepreneurial Experi-enceMrs. Elizabeth Rose Morehouse, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Liz Morehouse is an assistant director in Career Services & Employer Relations at Rose-Hulman Insti- tute of Technology. She received a B.A. in Spanish and M.S. in Community Counseling from Northern Kentucky University in 2007 and 2009, respectively. She is an award-winning curriculum designer with significant experience providing leadership and career development opportunities for college students.Dr. Thomas P. James P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Tom
student engagement and retention in engineering and engineering technology education. Contact: talley@txstate.edu c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Work in Progress: Impact on Retention: Integrating Engineering Concepts into a Freshman University Seminar ExperienceAbstractA four-year study meant to analyze the effects of a modified introductory engineering course ontwo-year retention of women and minorities was conducted at Texas State University. Introductionto Engineering modules were integrated into a general freshman university seminar course. Twoexperimental tactics were followed. One section type, Early Career Intervention (ECI), focused ongiving students resources and
serve as advisors and motivators to their children[5]. More than fifty percent of students enrolled in an engineering field if at least one parent orfamily member was an engineer [6].This study was grounded in the social cognitive career theory (SCCT). Social Cognitive CareerTheory (SCCT) was developed in 1994 by Robert W. Lent, Steven D. Brown, and Gail Hackett[7]. It is a theory that explains the three interrelated aspects of career development. The firstaspect is how basic academic and career interests develop. The second aspect is how educationaland career choices are made. The third aspect is how academic and career success is obtained.The theory incorporates interests, abilities, values, and environmental factors. SCCT is based onAlbert
Tennessee, Knoxville, both in chemical engineering. His research interests include choice and decision making, especially relating to major selection, persistence, and career choice.Dr. Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University Marisa K. Orr is an Assistant Professor in Engineering and Science Education with a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University. Her research interests include student persistence and pathways in engineering, gender equity, diversity, and academic policy. Dr. Orr is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award for her research entitled, ”Empowering Students to be Adaptive Decision-Makers.” c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019
aspects ofthe different types of service are highlighted. The impacts of service on the career paths offaculty are discussed. With this information in hand, new faculty will be in a better position towisely choose between the different available service opportunities as they seek to produce thebest portfolio for both their immediate goal of achieving tenure and their longer-term goal ofhaving the career that they desire for decades.IntroductionA goal, if not the primary goal, of most new engineering faculty members is to perform wellenough in their jobs to earn tenure. Receiving a tenured appointment at a university not onlyprovides a faculty member with job security and the freedom to explore new research andpedagogical ideas, but also is a
. Melton is a member of the American Evaluators Association, Society for Neuroscience, GeneticsSociety of America, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Sigma Xi and BetaKappa Chi. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Preparing Future Minority Faculty for the Professoriate: A Competency-Based ModelIntroductionThe Preparing Future Minority Faculty (PFMF) program seeks to train underrepresentedminority (URM) Ph.D. students and postdocs for successful careers in academia by providingmentorship, extensive training in best practices, and actual experiences in teaching, research, andservice. In developing the program, the following research questions were
establishengineering communities and establish their engineering identities. Yet, little is known abouthow these experiences compare to those students who start in discipline specific programs. Morebroadly, even less is known about how first-year experiences differ for students from regionalcampuses or for students who transfer institutions. This project aims to better understand how thefirst-year experiences of students from various pathways affect their development across theircollege career through a series of first-year surveys and longitudinal interviews. We specificallyfocus on students’ engineering communities and engineering identities using Wenger’sconceptualization of Communities of Practice as our theoretical lens [1].For this work, engineering
pathways in engineering, gender equity, diversity, and academic policy. Dr. Orr is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award for her research entitled, ”Empowering Students to be Adaptive Decision-Makers.” c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Year 2 of an S-STEM Summer Scholarship for a Sophomore Bridge ProgramIn Summer 2017, Louisiana Tech University launched an S-STEM Scholarship Program to serveas a Sophomore Bridge Program for engineering majors. The program was specifically designedto provide engineering majors with a smoother transition into the more difficult mathematics andengineering coursework that typically accompanies the sophomore year. The scholarshipprogram takes places over a 12-week
student graduates or those who have alreadygraduated. This paper is intended to provide a high-level review of what was found in thegraduate survey, while future journal publications will take a deeper look into some of theprevailing issues identified by the report.The survey was designed to address issues described in the report as “loose coupling” ofcompleted degrees and employment. In this case, we are examining the demographics ofgraduates and potential influences of their career and academic choices. Later work will focusmore on salaries and other factors that influence engineering technology graduates and theirlives post-graduation.Responding graduates are closely aligned to the graduate demographic with nearly 57% maleand nearly 42% female
within The Polytechnic School, one of six schools in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. She is a mixed-methods researcher with focus on the preparation and pathways of engineering students. Her specific research interests include engineering student persistence and career decision-making, early career engineering practice, faculty pedagogical risk-taking, and entrepreneurial mindset. She completed her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Northeastern University and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Prior to ASU, she worked as an engineer at A. W. Chesterton, Boston Scientific, and Procter & Gamble.Dr. Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University Dr
critical competencies identified by theNational Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), engage with engineering industryrepresentatives, researchers, and faculty, and understand engineering ethics from apractical/professional perspective.The theory of action-state orientation is utilized. Research demonstrates that action-orientedcollege students attain higher grade point averages and engage in more extracurricular activitiesthan state-oriented students. In the PFE course series, students create and maintain a personalizedundergraduate career roadmap using experiential learning activities. Students set goals, and trackand assess their individual progress to achieving those goals. They use Risk Managementprocesses to resolve ethical case
-schoolcurricula that align to states’ science and reading standards. The curricula first require students towork collaboratively and establish their own engineering process. Initial survey data shows thatafter engaging with the FLEET curriculum, students’ interest in STEM careers increases andthey find their STEM experiences beneficial. Further development and research efforts areexplained.BackgroundThe Department of the Navy is strengthening the science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) workforce [1]. The Office of Naval Research funds an engineering videogame called FLEET as part of its Naval STEM efforts. FLEET gamifies the engineering designprocess as students design ships for various missions, collect data on how the ship meets
Paper ID #25794PANEL: After #MeToo: What’s next for Women in the Engineering Work-place?Dr. Jennifer J VanAntwerp, Calvin College Jennifer J. VanAntwerp is a Professor of Engineering at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with research in protein engineering. Her current research interests include retention, diversity, and career pathways among engineering students and professionals.Dr. Denise Wilson, University of Washington Denise Wilson is a professor of electrical engineering at the University of Washington
for states where hubsof STEM innovation exist. The expectations being placed on the postsecondary educationsystems have never been greater, and the need for an initiative which promotes prosperity foradults interested in STEM careers is more urgent than ever in Dallas County, Texas and similarmetropolitan areas across the United States. According to the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce, it is projected that the Dallas/FortWorth economy will continue to grow at a rate that exceeds most areas through at least the nextfive years, with the majority of these employment needs being in a STEM related field.Businesses focused on health care, logistics, engineering, and technology are contributing to thediverse local economy that leads the State