AC 2008-985: GRADUATE SCHOOL OR NOT: ENGINEERING STUDENTSCONSIDER CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION IN CO-TERMINAL PROGRAMSKristyn Jackson, Stanford University Kristyn Jackson is a Ph.D. student at the Center for Design Research in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Stanford University. Her research interests include K-12 grade students engineering education, students' misconceptions of dynamics, and development of engineering students. Ms. Jackson received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. She also received a Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford UniversityTori Bailey, Stanford University Tori
Paper ID #18841Gender and Ethnic Differences in Classroom Engagement and KnowledgeBuilding in Engineering Energy Science CoursesDan Haskett, Georgia Southern University Georgia Southern StudentDr. Jonathan C. Hilpert, Georgia Southern University Dr. Jonathan C. Hilpert is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology in the Department of Cur- riculum Reading and Foundations in the College of Education at Georgia Southern University. His re- search interests include student motivation, engagement, and interactive learning; emergent and self- organizing properties of educational systems; and knowledge construction of
andperhaps responsibility as working engineers, the use of reflection as a tool for making decisionsbecomes much more important. A challenge will be conveying to students this important use ofreflection, as only 8% of student respondents considered this form of use.Finally, it is important to note that remembering is a moderately important use of reflection forboth students and faculty, but not for practitioners. Keep in mind that remembering implieslooking back upon past events without actually attempting to make meaning from it. Whystudents and faculty would be more prone to use this relatively passive form of reflection isunclear. Perhaps there is something about working in industry that pushes practitioners to seereflection as a precious
are aware of the potential legal implicationsof some of the participants’ lived experiences and are mindful of the exponential weight ofintersectionality [37] and the analytic tools offered by critical race theory (e.g., foregroundingrace/racism; focusing on racialized, gendered, and classed experiences; using interdisciplinaryunderstandings) to bring the issues to the fore [38].In reviewing the literature, we note that socially-constructed beliefs and subsequent behavior –and vice versa – within engineering lead to cultural mismatch, identity conflict,compartmentalization of work and social lives, diminished job satisfaction, and psychologicalstress [15], [16], [19], [29]. The individual impact of racism can be assessed through
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Paper ID #16169Work in Progress: Developing a Quantitative Instrument for Measuring Un-dergraduate Engineering Students’ Future Time PerspectivesCatherine McGough, Clemson University Catherine McGough is currently a graduate research assistant in Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. She obtained her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University in 2014. Her research interests are in undergraduate engineering student motivations and undergraduate engineer- ing problem solving skill development and strategies.Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno Adam Kirn is an Assistant Professor of
AC 2008-768: SAME COURSES, DIFFERENT OUTCOMES? VARIATIONS INCONFIDENCE, EXPERIENCE, AND PREPARATION IN ENGINEERING DESIGNAndrew Morozov, University of Washington ANDREW MOROZOV is a graduate student in Educational Psychology, College of Education, University of Washington. Andrew is working on research projects within the Center for Engineering Learning and Teaching (CELT) and the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE).Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington DEBORAH KILGORE is a Research Scientist in the Center for Engineering Learning and Teaching (CELT) and the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE), University of Washington. Her areas of specific
engineering. Thereare several guiding principles of constructivism 14,20,24,36,41:1. Understanding comes from interactions with the environment. A learner’s knowledge comes from his/her pre-existing knowledge and experience; and new knowledge is formed when connecting previous experience to the new content and environment.2. Conflict in the mind or puzzlement is the stimulus for learning and determines the organization and nature of what is learned.3. Knowledge involves social negotiation and the evaluation of the viability of individual understanding.The literature suggests that a change in the development of curriculum in teaching IFEM coursesis worth exploring. When compared to
AC 2012-2957: ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON LEARN-ING THROUGH COOPERATIVE PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING (CPBL)FOR THE FIRST TIMEDr. Fatin Aliah Phang, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Cooperative problem-based learning (CPBL) has been proven to be a powerful technique in engaging and developing students in learning, as well as a multitude of professional skills. Nevertheless, academic staff in engineering who are new to conducting CPBL may face difficulties because students who are new to this inquiry based technique will normally be ”traumatized” because of the drastic change in the learning environment and requirements. As part of a larger study on training and supporting academic staff in implementing CPBL, a
Paper ID #7978A Case Study of Engineering Faculty Collaboration: Co-Authoring an E-Book on Energy and SustainabilityDr. Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University Bugrahan Yalvac is an associate professor of science education in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture at Texas A&M University, College Station. He received his Ph.D. in science education at the Pennsylvania State University in 2005. Prior to his current position, he worked as a learning scientist for the VaNTH Engineering Research Center at Northwestern University for three years. Yalvac’s research is in STEM education, 21st century skills
fields.Mr. Miles Griffin Evans,Dr. Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette Johannes Strobel is Director of INSPIRE, Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning and As- sistant Professor of engineering education and learning design and technology at Purdue University. NSF and several private foundations fund his research. His research and teaching focuses on policy of P-12 engineering, how to support teachers and students’ academic achievements through engineering learning, the measurement and support of change of ”habits of mind,” particularly in regards to sustainability and the use of cyber-infrastructure to sensitively and resourcefully provide access to and support learning of complexity
AC 2011-2178: DEFINING ”SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING”: A COM-PARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PUBLISHED SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLESAND EXISTING COURSESStephen R Hoffmann, Purdue University, West Lafayette Stephen R. Hoffmann is the Assistant Head of the Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue University. He brings to this position a background in chemistry, and a PhD in Environmen- tal Chemistry and Technology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Current research involves sustainability in the curriculum: definitions, material development, and mechanisms and assessment of integration of sustainability ideals into all Engineering curricula.Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University Dr. Alice L. Pawley is an
Paper ID #28899Who’s grade is it anyway?: Transitioning engineering courses to anevidence-based specifications grading systemProf. Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology Todd is a lecturer in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests are about engineering students beliefs about knowledge and their formation through the engineering education experience.Dr. Kaela M Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Kaela Martin is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer- sity, Prescott Campus
Paper ID #13315Exploring the role of institutional climate in preparing engineering doctoralstudents for academic careersDr. Alexandra Emelina Coso, Georgia Institute of Technology Alexandra Coso is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Georgia Tech’s Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning. She completed her Ph.D. in 2014 in Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech. Prior to her time at Georgia Tech, she received her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from MIT and her M.S. in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia. Her research interests include graduate student experiences in engineering programs, engineering
AC 2009-786: PARTICIPATION IN A RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FORTEACHERS PROGRAM: IMPACT ON PERCEPTIONS AND EFFICACY TOTEACH ENGINEERINGJulie Trenor, Clemson University Julie Martin Trenor. Ph.D. is an assistant professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. She holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech and a bachelor’s degree in the same field from North Carolina State University. Her research interests focus on factors affecting the recruitment, retention, and career development of under-represented students in engineering. Prior to her appointment at Clemson, Dr. Trenor served as the Director of Undergraduate Student Recruitment and Retention
a class community is established early in the program.The format of Engineering Design Days is very similar among the different implementations. Forthe first half-day, students are presented with constrained problems strongly tied to their coursecontent. These problems serve as warm-ups, introducing the problem space and leading studentsthrough an analysis of a related but simplified system. These warm-up problems also provide anassessment opportunity that can be used as an assignment in one or more courses, whichstrengthens the links to course content in students’ minds and makes the expectation clear thatthe time is not just about having fun as a team. The next two half-days are an open work periodfor students to design, construct and
U.S. National Science Foundation’s Early Career Award in 2009. He is co-editor of the Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research (CHEER) published by Cam- bridge University Press, New York, NY. Dr. Johri earned his Ph.D. in Learning Sciences and Technology Design at Stanford University and a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering at Delhi College of Engineering.Dr. Aqdas Malik, George Mason University Aqdas Malik is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Information Sciences and Tech- nology, George Mason University. His multidisciplinary academic and industry experience spans two key disciplines: Human-Computer Interaction and Social Media Communication and Analytics. He is currently engaged in a
Paper ID #25329Developing an Engineering Identity through Immersive Design Challenges inAcademic Makerspaces: A Qualitative Case StudyMr. Juan Torralba, University of Miami Juan Torralba is a PhD student in STEM education and educational researcher at the University of Miami. His research focus is on equity in STEM education, with specific interest in access to opportunity for minoritized students.Dr. Rob Rouse, Southern Methodist University Rob is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Southern Methodist University’s Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development. In addition, Rob is the Interim Director of
Paper ID #12151Just-in-Time Support: An Evidence-Based Academic-Student Affairs Part-nership to Enable Engineering Student SuccessDr. Edward J. Berger, Purdue University Edward Berger is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, having joined Purdue in August 2014. Prior to that, he was the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Virginia, where this initiative took place.Mrs. Lisa Lampe, University of Virginia Lisa Lampe is the Director of Undergraduate Success in the University of
Paper ID #28626Non-Academic Career Pathways for Engineering Doctoral Students: AnEvaluation of an NSF Research Traineeship ProgramMs. Maya Denton, University of Texas at Austin Maya Denton is a STEM Education doctoral student and Graduate Research Assistant in the Center for Engineering Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engi- neering from Purdue University. Prior to attending UT-Austin, she worked as a chemical engineer for an industrial gas company.Dr. Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin Maura Borrego is Director of the Center for Engineering Education and
education and learning design and technology at Purdue University. NSF and several private foundations fund his research. His research and teaching focuses on policy of P-12 engineering, how to support teachers and students’ academic achievements through engineering learning, the measurement and support of change of habits of mind, particularly in regards to sustainability and the use of cyber-infrastructure to sensitively and resourcefully provide access to and support learning of complexity.Dr. Greg Light, Northwestern University Gregory Light is the director of the Searle Center for Teaching Excellence and an associate professor in the School of Education and Social Policy. He arrived at Northwestern University in
their understanding ofengineers.Assessment ProtocolStudents were given 20-30 minutes to draw-an-engineer and answer three questions related towhat they had drawn. Directions and question prompts were as follows: Close your eyes and imagine an engineer at work... Open your eyes. On the attached sheet of paper, draw what you imagined. Once you have completed your drawing, please respond to the following prompts: 1. Describe what the engineer is doing in the picture. Write at least two sentences. 2. List at least three words/phrases that come to mind when you think of this engineer. 3. What kinds of things do you think this engineer does on a
Paper ID #6451Innovations in Software Engineering Education: An Experimental Study ofIntegrating Active Learning and Design-based LearningMr. Liu Junhua, Singapore University of Technology and Design Junhua is an undergraduate research technician of the International Design Centre (IDC) and pursuing a BE (Engineering Systems and Design) at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). He received a Diploma in IT from Singapore Polytechnic. Junhua was awarded the IT Youth of 2013 by the Singapore Computer Society.Dr. Yue Zhang, Singapore University and Technology and Design Yue Zhang is currently an assistant
AC 2010-1537: IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER: DEFINING AND STUDYINGINTERDISCIPLINARITY IN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONLisa Lattuca, Pennsylvania State UniversityDavid Knight, The Pennsylvania State University David Knight is a doctoral student in the Higher Education Program and a graduate research assistant in the Center for the Study of Higher Education at Penn State. Page 15.710.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 In the Eye of the Beholder: Defining and Studying Interdisciplinarity in Engineering EducationAbstractThe philosophical, practical, and empirical literature on interdisciplinarity
individual experiences (cases) and collaboratively inquiring across them, we hopeto illustrate common ideas that may be central to this type of work, and that should likely be partof an ongoing conversation about the nature and practice of SOI in engineering education research.Though we do not offer definitive answers, using our collective reflection upon and across ourexperiences could support others as they consider if a current project or program might be an SOIeffort, or as they find new directions in on-going projects that could benefit from this form ofscholarship. Our examples and collaborative inquiry can also be potentially used to reflect uponthe common strategy of keeping the user in mind throughout SOI efforts, the challenges
Paper ID #29804Learner Analytics in Engineering Education: A Detailed Account ofPractices Used in the Cleaning and Manipulation of Learning ManagementSystem Data from Online Undergraduate Engineering CoursesMr. Javeed Kittur, Arizona State University Javeed Kittur is a doctoral student (Engineering Education Systems & Design) at Arizona State Univer- sity, USA. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Master’s in Power System from India in 2011 and 2014 respectively. He has worked with Tata Consultancy Services as Assistant Systems Engineer from 2011-2012, Bangalore, India. He has
Paper ID #19066Measuring Students’ Subjective Task Values Related to the Post-UndergraduateCareer SearchDr. Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University Samantha Brunhaver is an Assistant Professor of Engineering in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Dr. Brunhaver joined Arizona State after completing her M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. She also has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. Dr. Brunhaver’s research examines the career decision-making and professional identity formation of engineering students, alumni, and
Paper ID #15393Narrating the Experiences of First-year Faculty in the Engineering Educa-tion Research Community: Developing a Qualitative, Collaborative ResearchMethodologyDr. Courtney June Faber, The College of New Jersey Courtney is an Assistant Professor in the Technological Studies Department at The College of New Jersey. She joined The College of New Jersey after completing a Ph.D. in Engineering & Science Education at Clemson University. Prior to her Ph.D. work, she received her B.S. in Bioengineering at Clemson University and her M.S. in Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University. Courtney’s research interests
may significantly reduce these difficulties. She is also researching cognitive issues in learning physics and how to make students better problem solvers and independent learners. She is the recipient of the the University of Pittsburgh Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award and College of Arts and Sciences Bellet Teaching Excellence Award. Page 13.718.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Improving Students’ Understanding of MagnetismAbstractFormally investigating the sources of students' difficulties around specific subjects is crucial fordeveloping appropriate strategies to
. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Meagan worked as a engineer for Texas Instruments, including three co-op rotations, before returning to school to earn her doctorate. She has earned a B.S. in Computer Science from Texas Woman’s University, and a Masters of Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University. In addition, Meagan has developed secondary curriculum in STEM for Learning.com and Scientific Minds, and worked as a research consultant for Texas Instruments Education Technology in exploring the K-12 Engineering Education market opportunities. As a researcher, Meagan’s current work is focused on closing the gender gap in engineering, improving STEM career counseling, equipping STEM