continue to identify new ways to address theunderrepresentation of women in engineering and STEM. No woman should have to choosebetween work and family. We can’t change the past, but as educators, employers, advocates, andfriends, we can impact the future, one career story at a time. Let’s partner together to helpwomen like Louise find a pathway back to engineering.References[1] C. Pantoja, “Women’s engineering career stories: Perspectives on leaving,” Doctoral dissertation, Purdue University Graduate School, 2022.[2] S. Hewlett, C, Luce, L. Servon, L. Sherbin, P. Shiller, E. Sosnovich, and K. Sumberg, “The Athena Factor: Reversing the Brain Drain in Science, Engineering, and Technology,” Boston, MA: Harvard Business Publishing
online format during 2020, some werecanceled. Most summer camps returned to in-person format in 2021, and some continued to beoffered online. With strong support from the ECE department, an ECE faculty who oversawsummer camp activities initiated the planning of a new in-person middle school camp with thecollege outreach office in 2022. To reduce overhead, the new offering will be day camp only,and the college outreach office will manage the application process.The ECE faculty consulted with an outreach specialist from another engineering department,who had extensive experience working with middle school students on potential topics andactivities. The conclusion was that it would be beneficial to have a variety of hands-on activitiesto maximize
of the design. The project’s cost is a keyconsideration with a decision matrix used to select parts and maintain affordability. Overall, thisproject has the potential to advance education and innovation in automation and inspire futuregenerations to pursue the STEM field.References 1. Placek, Martin. “Collaborative Robot Market Size Worldwide 2020-2030.” Statista. Next Move Strategy Consulting, June 24, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/748234/global- market-size-collaborative-robots/. Accessed 31 May 2023. 2. ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012. ANSI Webstore. (2012). Retrieved March 20, 2023, from https://webstore.ansi.org/standards/ria/ansiriar15062012 3. ISO/TS 15066:2016. ISO. (2016, February). Retrieved March 20, 2023, from https
Podcasting Institute, I began thinkingabout how I could develop a podcast for engineering students that would highlight the practicalcommunication components of engineering careers in a way that also showcased potential careersand research available to them in the future. I started The Engineering Communication Podcast(available on Spotify) in fall 2022, as part of the TCP. While the podcast is situated in a mechanicalengineering department, its main goal is to provide engineering communication advice andinformation that is useful and relevant to engineers across all engineering fields.Content. In engineering departments, podcasts have been used for a wide variety of applications,including teaching students how to research and discuss engineering
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Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, 2022.[8] M. S. Ballard, D. Brimhall, S. Dayley, and A. Rasmussen, “Design and characterization of a silicone venous valve model,” in Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, 2023.[9] G. Walter, O. B. E. Spencer, and K. J. Franklin, “Valves in Veins: An Historical Survey,” Proc R Soc Med, vol. 21, no. 1, p. 1, Nov. 1927, Accessed: Feb. 06, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2101797/[10] P. R. Murray and S. L. Thomson, “Synthetic, Multi-Layer, Self-Oscillating Vocal Fold Model Fabrication,” JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments), no. 58, p. e3498, Dec. 2011, doi: 10.3791
, Programming Courses, EthicsIntroductionWhen early demos of ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) were released to thepublic November 2022, news about the remarkable generative AI quickly spread through themedia and by word of mouth. The Chabot quickly gained popularity and had over a million usersafter less than five days [1]. What attracts folks to ChatGPT more than other chatbots is thehuman like quality of the chat, the ability to understand context and nuance, and the wealth ofinformation in the system. ChatGPT, created by OpenAI, has been undergoing improvementssince its first iteration in June 2018 [1]. Each updated version of GPT (Generative Pre-TrainedTransformer) has included increased improvements with the current iteration
design thinkingcurriculum, session facilitation, and lessons learned. This will provide a useful guide for otherinstitutions that are interested in incorporating design thinking or rapid prototyping into their K-12 engineering outreach efforts.KeywordsCurriculum, design thinking, diversity, makerspace, maker literaciesIntroductionEngineering occupations are projected to grow significantly, with expected increases of 3-26%from 2022-2032 across the U.S. [1]. The range includes 3% for general engineering up to 26%for software developers [1]. To address this demand, engineering professional organizations,such as the National Society of Professional Engineers [2] recommends providing outreachopportunities to promote engineering careers to K-12
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, Electrical Power, Communication Technology, Electronics, and Computer ArchitecturePromoting Engineering Design PracticesA literature review of middle school engineering education from 2012 to 2022 found that 75% ofthe literature focused on promoting engineering practices. Among these, 95% emphasized designpractices such as problem framing, ideation, and prototyping [7]. These practices are commonlydeveloped through the design, building, and testing of physical models with instructionstructured around the engineering design process (EDP) [8]. For example, students design andbuild a soda can crusher [9] or prosthetic arm [10] through a sequence of steps, which generallyinvolve problem framing, gathering information, planning or
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. Inq., vol. 5, no. 1, Mar. 2017, doi: 10.20343/teachlearninqu.5.1.3.[2] C. Hockings, “Inclusive learning and teaching in higher education: A synthesis of research,” Higher Education Academy, 2010.[3] National Center for Education Statistics, “Table 306.20. Total fall enrollment in degree- granting postsecondary institutions, by level and control of institution and race/ethnicity or nonresident status: Selected years, 1976 through 2022.” 2023. Accessed: Aug. 09, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d23/tables/dt23_306.20.asp[4] A. E. Slaton, “Meritocracy, technocracy, democracy: Understandings of racial and gender equity in American engineering education,” in International Perspectives on Engineering