engagement. She frequently consults on statistical design and analysis of scientific research projects, and she has been involved in the formative and summative eval- uation of federally-funded STEM education grants since 2002. A particular focus of this work has been computational science, a discipline arising from the intersection of science, mathematics, and computer science, as well as the diffusion and adoption of STEM education innovations. Additional scholarly inter- ests include the history of statistics and representations of mathematics and statistics in popular culture, c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017
student participants toinvestigate their perceptions of the assessment tool. At the time of data collection, the first authorwas a research and teaching assistant supporting faculty in developing and implementing theRadar Map. She also assigns to conduct this research to help the institution find ways to improvethe innovation further. The leadership approved the research design of the school. At this stagethere is no formal ethics process for social science research at this institution, such as theInstitutional Review Board (IRB) in the USA. In accordance, however, with general ethics inresearch practice, students and faculty were invited to participate in this research project on theunderstanding that they were freely consenting to participate
percent of the adult population but only 11 percent ofSTEM professionals Thus, the engineering and workforce development and outreach activities ofour Engineering Research Center (ERC) are designed to promote STEM pathways that bothincrease and diversify the pool of K-12 students seeking STEM careers.2021 was a year filled with new challenges and opportunities for learning and outreach. Thispaper reports on a high school outreach program designed to promote interest in STEM, with afocus on biomedical engineering, that is part of a large Engineering Research Center. Initiallyintended to be an on-campus program with authentic research experiences, the outreach programwas forced to move online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift was accompanied
learning,students at Smith also practice sophisticated engineering problem solving through collaboratingwith faculty in research or participating in student clubs. For example, the local chapter ofEngineers for a Sustainable World, a student-run engineering outreach club, organizes a varietyof projects that engage students, faculty, and community stakeholders.The Product Design and Innovation program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was founded in1999, first as a dual-degree program between the Mechanical Engineering and Science andTechnology Studies. Over the years, it has evolved into a series of interdisciplinary Programs onDesign and Innovation (PDI). Housed in the Department of Science and Technology Studies, aninterdisciplinary social
of Engineering Education, 1998. 87(2): p. 143-148.10.Mourtos, N.J., Portfolio assessment in aerodynamics. Journal of Engineering Education, 1999. 88(2): p. 223-229, 245.11. Heinricher, A.C., J. E. Miller, L.E. Schacterle, N. Kildahl, and V. Bluemel, Undergraduate Learning Portfolios for Institutional Assessment. Journal of engineering Education, 2002. 91(2): p. 249-253.12. Guan, Z., J. Yellin, J. Turns, and V. Kumar. User-centered design of course-based portfolios for mechanical engineering student learning. in ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. 2005. Orlando, Florida.13. Lappenbusch, S. and J. Turns. Finding their Place in TC: Using a Community of Practice Model to Research Emerging TC
and graduate levels. His tremendous re- search experience in manufacturing includes environmentally conscious manufacturing, Internet based robotics, and Web based quality. In the past years, he has been involved in sustainable manufacturing for maximizing energy and material recovery while minimizing environmental impact.Prof. Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso Dr. Tseng is a Professor and Chair of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering at UTEP. His research focuses on the computational intelligence, data mining, bio- informatics and advanced manu- facturing. Dr. Tseng published in many refereed journals such as IEEE Transactions, IIE Transaction, Journal of Manufacturing Systems and
Katherine Goodman is assistant professor at the University of Colorado Denver, and curriculum lead at Inworks, an interdisciplinary innovation lab. Her research focuses on transformative experiences in engineering education. She is currently division chair of the Technological and Engineering Literacy - Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE). American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Work in Progress: A Layered Mentorship Program for Engineering Student Success and RetentionAbstractThis Work in Progress paper of an Evidence-based Practice examines the impact of a LayeredMentorship Program (LMP) on the retention of first-year
learners by integratingneuroinclusive teaching best practices. Research indicates that those with ADHD, dyslexia,autism, etc., often possess strengths like visualization, spatial thinking, and hands-on activities[15] - [17]. Guided by Universal Design Learning (UDL) [11], additional teaching strategieswere added to enhance the distinct talents of neurodivergent students. The revised course focuseson three key areas: accessibility, flexibility, and a strength-based approach.In Spring 2023, the Mechanics of Materials course enrolled 130 students and took place in anactive learning classroom. The course was co-taught by two instructors. This section discussesthe course components, policy and class features which supported neuroinclusive
modules for educational and training purposes. Learning Materials: The design of innovative materials to help students learn cybersecurity and apply it to their career and degree goals.The CyberEd group employs a multifaceted approach to developing educational materials,leveraging a blend of public resources, original content, and contributions from ambassadors.The group harnesses publicly available cybersecurity resources from sources like CISA [9], FBI[10], FTC [11], and others, ensuring learners can access diverse information from reputablesources. When these public materials are foundational, the CyberEd group supplements themwith additional support materials, such as user-friendly guides, practical exercises, anddiscussion points
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Paper ID #30515Implementation and Evaluation of Active Learning Techniques: AdaptableActivities for A Variety of Engineering CoursesDr. Jillian Schmidt, Missouri University of Science and Technology Dr. Jillian Schmidt is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She teaches primarily first and second- year engineering design courses, and her research interests include technology incorporation and team dynamics in project based courses.Dr. Nicolas Ali Libre, Missouri University of Science and Technology Nicolas Ali Libre, PhD
introduced a series of application-focused courses into its Computer Scienceprogram. The Computer Science undergraduate student body is now 42% female.Smith College advocates the inclusion of socially relevant design projects throughout thecurriculum, and projects of social relevance are assigned even in freshman year. The courseDesigning the Future, for example, is a collaboration with the Institute for Women andTechnology. Students develop toys with universal gender appeal, because research shows thatmany competitive, militaristic toys alienate girls. The Smith course includes a workshop for highschoolers called Introduce a Girl to Engineering.13The NSF PROMISE project at University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers an undergraduate coursedesigned to
: Application, Level 4: Analysis, Level 5:Synthesis, and Level 6: Evaluation. Only three of the 24 outcomes require Level 6 as the lowerbound acceptable level of achievement: Design, Technical Specialization, and Professional andEthical Responsibility.“The [bachelor of science in civil engineering] BSCE has been treated as the defacto terminaldegree for practice for over 100 years.”6 With the BOK2, successful attainment of the level ofachievement necessary for each outcome also relies on experience gained through a master’sdegree, or approximately 30 semester credit hours of graduate-level studies, as well as pre-licensure experience. Although the “fledgling engineer” is the one responsible for ensuringachievement, many entities are expected to assist
externally.Tilly (1999) has noted that there is a lack of research in understanding the mechanisms forcorporations to enact reforms, including legal and regulatory requirements and leadership skillsactually enact change from the top. If employees indeed succeed in gaining more directinvolvement and participation in decision-making, how will such organizational change beaccomplished? What examples or best practices exist in the US or internationally?Amazon is known for having a tough and often punishing work culture that nonetheless,provides opportunity to create, invent, and “think big” (Kantor & Streitfeld, 2015). A degree ofsecrecy has also been identified as a trait of the company’s corporate culture. These twoqualities seem at odds with the
as the collection of validityevidence. This paper outlines a process for instrument blueprint creation and content validationto help support best practices in educational assessment. Based on Messick’s unified theory ofvalidity1, the instrument blueprint includes a process for item construction that incorporatesmultiple resources, including: (1) the views of content experts; (2) research from the relevantdomain of interest; (3) reviews of existing instruments; and (4) the expertise of the researchteam.This paper uses the development of a new instrument to measure engineering innovativeness asan illustrative example of the blueprinting process. Our new instrument will assess 20characteristics of innovative engineers as identified by in-depth
in the College of EngineeringMentoring National Center for Goal: Establish quality mentoring(Document/Website Faculty Development & relationships that advance the careersLink) Diversity Mentoring of scholars Map Feature: Engagement with professional and personal mentorsTeaching (Website Link) Course Design Institute Goal: Enhance the research, teaching and service portfolios of scholars Feature: Transition to a faculty position
havingexcellent communication and empathy skills. However, because these Board members are allexecutives at prominent engineering firms that employ many of our graduates, it also signaled toour students that the information covered in our training sessions really is of importance to theirfuture employers. For the full explanation of training activities and supporting research, see ourrelated paper, Cognitive Empathy – Making a Better Designer and More Inclusive MechanicalEngineering [7].We have requested a modest increase to the course fees for the courses in which our training istaking place so that we do not have depend on outside funds to continue to hold the training eachyear and to institutionalize the program. We also plan to revise the catalog
Engineering Education, 2007 Developing Cognitive, Affective, Behavioral Work Sampling Methodologies to Assess Student Learning OutcomesAbstractIn this study, we develop and validate a work sampling methodology to assess processes thatengineers usually engage in (i.e., working in teams, conducting design work, addressing ethicalissues). To obtain in-depth measures for these process oriented student learning outcomes, 100percent behavioral observation is typically used, but which is time consuming and expensive.Work sampling is a common industry practice used to observe physical activities, as it minimizestime to collect data, yet provides statistically similar results relative to 100% behavioralobservation. In our research we
Paper ID #10661Mary Poppins Was a Very Wise Woman: Insights for Effective Leadership inAcademiaDr. Janis P. Terpenny, Iowa State University Janis Terpenny is department chair and Joseph Walkup Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Sys- tems Engineering at Iowa State University. She is also director of the Center for e-Design, an NSF industry/university cooperative research center (I/UCRC). She is a Fellow of IIE and of ASME, and a member of ASEE, INFORMS, Alpha Pi Mu, and Tau Beta Pi. She serves as an associate editor for the ASME Journal of Mechanical Design and for the Engineering Economist
develop the brace itself, the team uses 3D scanning to create an accurately sized brace. Thebrace is then 3D printed and tested with the patient. Students practice design iteration andhuman-centered design principles as they focus on input from each of the various stakeholders:OTs, doctors, patients, and the graduate student and faculty leads. Future work includesdevelopment and assessment of student design and soft skills workshops for this non-traditionalcourse. The VIP program director at the university is piloting a series of workshops to buildpresentation, problem definition, entrepreneurship, and interviewing skills. As studentsparticipate in this course and are encouraged to attend the soft skills workshops, the goal is forthem to progress
2015. Dr. Ohland is an ABET Pro- gram Evaluator for ASEE. He was the 2002–2006 President of Tau Beta Pi and is a Fellow of the ASEE, IEEE, and AAAS.Dr. Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis Kenneth Reid is the Associate Dean and Director of Engineering at the R. B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis. He and his coauthors were awarded the Wickenden award (Journal of Engineering Education, 2014) and Best Paper award, Educational Research and Methods Division (ASEE, 2014). He was awarded an IEEE-USA Professional Achievement Award (2013) for designing the B.S. degree in Engineering Education. He is a co-PI on the ”Engineering for Us All” (e4usa) project to develop a high school
Workplace: TC Skills are Crucial to Engineering Success 2. Background: Taking the Initiative 3. Challenge and Goal: Integrate Technical Communication Instruction and Practice into the Engineering Curriculum 4. General Model: Description and Discussion 5. Steps for Implementing a Communication-Intensive TC Engineering Program 6. Impacts and Conclusions: UB’s Experience; Your Experience1. A Message from Recent Engineering Graduates in the Workplace: TC Skills Are Crucial to Engineering SuccessNumerous industry surveys, managers’ comments, and academic studies agree: Although today’sfast-paced, competitive workplace requires engineers to convey technical information quickly todiverse audiences, many graduating
race/ethnicity, butissues of age, nontraditional students, socio-economic status, first generation college students,and different styles of learning might need prompting from a facilitator to come into discussion.We can suggest a connection with the evolution from ‘design for the American with DisabilitiesAct’ to universal design. Indeed, teaching methods that ‘attract minorities’ are overall methodsthat engage and retain more of our engineering students.ConclusionsAs this author proved10, ETPP can be transferred to another institution, and it is a low-cost,good-impact way to prepare one’s engineering graduate students for the teaching aspect of theirfuture career. In particular, the participants reported that the diversity statement exercise
race/ethnicity, butissues of age, nontraditional students, socio-economic status, first generation college students,and different styles of learning might need prompting from a facilitator to come into discussion.We can suggest a connection with the evolution from ‘design for the American with DisabilitiesAct’ to universal design. Indeed, teaching methods that ‘attract minorities’ are overall methodsthat engage and retain more of our engineering students.ConclusionsAs this author proved10, ETPP can be transferred to another institution, and it is a low-cost,good-impact way to prepare one’s engineering graduate students for the teaching aspect of theirfuture career. In particular, the participants reported that the diversity statement exercise
inception in the spring of 1998, the CircLES Program has become recognizedmodel on campus and elsewhere for creating a strong foundation for entering students tospringboard them toward a successful college and (eventual) professional career. Twoareas in the literature influenced the design of the program: (1) research on institutionaldeparture and persistence1 2 and (2) programmatic efforts focused on undergraduatecurriculum innovation/reform, specifically, learning communities 3 4 and the first–yearseminar.5Research on students’ departure and persistence in higher education reveals, that thedecision to depart or persist, is a function of the interaction between the academic andsocial context of the campus and students’ experiences and background
engineering major; increased retention after the first year of declaring an engineering major;and increased persistence to graduation from an engineering program. Ultimately, this programof research aims to diversify the student population graduating from engineering at Arizona StateUniversity, one of the largest public research universities, by enrollment, in the United States.Attracting and retaining more female, first-generation, and underrepresented minority students,including those with socioeconomic need, in the engineering workforce will augment innovation,creativity, and global competitiveness. A diversified workforce will result in improved scientificand technological products, services, and solutions that will be better designed for
university that is focused on supporting the 21st century student demographic he continues to innovate and research on how we can design new methods of learning to educate both our students and communities on how STEM and STEAM make up a large part of that vision and our future.Dr. Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso Professor of Engineering Education and Leadership, Undergraduate Program Director in the Department of Engineering and Leadership at UTEP, Director of the Center for Research in Engineering & Technology Education in the College of Engineering, and Provost Faculty Fellow in the Center for Faculty Leadership and Development at The University of Texas at El Paso.Mr. Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University
seniors worked with five or six first year female students in WISE;the mentors received a stipend for their efforts. They met weekly for six hours to informallydiscuss social and academic issues, work on course assignments, and develop a supportivenetwork. The participation of the first-year students was mandatory. The 11 mentors weresurveyed and/or interviewed in spring and fall of 2017.Design and methods. A phenomenological research design [16] was employed, whereby thecommon experiences of the subjects as undergraduate women mentors in STEM were explored,with a particular focus on the impact of mentoring on self-efficacy beliefs, personal growth, andleadership development. Common constructs were elicited to generate a new explanatoryframework
Paper ID #25304Work in Progress: Exploring ’Ways of Thinking’ of Interdisciplinary Collab-oratorsDr. Medha Dalal, Arizona State University Medha Dalal has a Ph.D. in Learning, Literacies and Technologies from the Arizona State University with a focus on engineering education. She has a master’s degree in Computer Science and a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering. Medha has many years of experience teaching and developing curricula in computer science, engineering, and education technology programs. She has worked as an instructional designer at the Engineering Research Center for Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics
) Promotes split of teaching/research faculty Deeper Fear: Engineering graduates whose education lacks societal relevance Possible Actions: 1) Identify key innovators and give release time to develop/implement 2) Find ways to encourage truly multi-disciplinary teams 3) Push for “design in every course” 4) Reward faculty for instructional accomplishments on a par with research 5) Seek increased support from Dean, external sources (Industry) 6) Benchmark progress in curricular change 7) Strengthen “Design” criteria in ABET 8) Hire non-faculty PE’s or “Professors of Practice”, more grad student support 9) Use vertical