“Industry” (n = 328)Theme Example ResponsesGeneral industry “I really want to work in the automobile industry.” “I would like to take my engineering skills as well as my interest in the food industry to either starting or getting involved with a brewery or other major company in the food and beverage industry.”Motivation “I would like to work in the prosthetic limb industry. I would like to work with a company that improves the design and efficiency of this technology. It is something that I am very passionate about, and would like to expand my learning in that subject
academic editing.Tori Bailey, Stanford University Tori Bailey is a Ph.D. student at the Center for Design Research in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Stanford University. Her research interests include academic and professional identity development of engineering students, academic advising of engineering students, history of engineering education in the U.S., and the organization of engineering education programs. Ms. Bailey received a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Spelman College and a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology where she was a NASA Women in Science and Engineering Scholar. She also holds a Master's Degree in
University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research is focused on the STEM career pipeline, especially related to engi- neering, engineering education and the molecular biosciences. In addition to her work in education re- search, she is also the Director of scientific courses at the BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute in Madison, WI, where she coordinates curricula in the area of molecular biology.Christine G. Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison Christine G. Nicometo is an associate faculty associate in the Engineering Professional Development (EPD) Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Within EPD, she teaches technical commu- nication courses in three programs: Technical Communication Certificate
Xinrui (Rose) Xu graduated from the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She currently works at the Engineering Education Research Center of Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Prior to her current role, she used to serve as a senior career consultant at the Purdue University Center for Career Opportunities. She received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a Master’s degree in counseling and counselor education. Her research interests include student career development and pathways, student major choice, diversity in engineering, and student mental health.Dr. Douglas B. Samuel, Purdue University, West Lafayette My research focuses on the development of dimensional trait models of
Ph.D. in Political Science from Duke University in 2004. Research methods, technology and project management are central to his work, along with substantive interest in social capital, organizational politics and collective decision-making. The CSR recently completed data collection for the Kent County Congregations Study, a mixed-mode survey of the leaders of 583 local religious congregations. Page 13.522.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Engineer ing Student Retention: Development of a Validated, Quantitative Instr ument for Explor ing the Role of Per sonal and
Transformations Institute (EETI) in the College of Engineering. The Engineering Education Transformations Institute at UGA is an innovative approach that fuses high quality engineering education research with systematic educational innovation to transform the educational practices and cultures of engineering. Dr. Walther’s research group, the Collab- orative Lounge for Understanding Society and Technology through Educational Research (CLUSTER), is a dynamic interdisciplinary team that brings together professors, graduate, and undergraduate students from engineering, art, educational psychology, and social work in the context of fundamental educational research. Dr. Walther’s research program spans interpretive research
Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a M.S. in Bioengineering and Ph.D. in Engineer- ing and Science Education from Clemson University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Engineering Design Self-Efficacy and Project-Based Learning: How Does Active Learning Influence Student Attitudes and Beliefs?IntroductionThis work-in-progress research paper seeks to understand how active learning influences studentattitudes and beliefs to aid in addressing calls for one-million new STEM graduates in the nextdecade1. With 40% of students currently completing STEM majors, the aim is to increase degreecompletion to at least 50% by 2022 through
AC 2008-263: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO GRADING A MECHANICALENGINEERING CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSE AT THE UNITED STATESMILITARY ACADEMYRichard Melnyk, United States Military Academy Major Rich Melnyk graduated from West Point in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He earned a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2003 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2007. He served as an Instructor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering at West Point from 2004 to 2007. During that time, Major Melnyk was the course director for two of the three courses in the
University Matthew K. Miller, M.S., is a doctoral research assistant in the Engineering & Science Education depart- ment at Clemson University. He received his undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Industrial Engineer- ing from Clemson University.Kyle G. Gipson, Clemson University Kyle Gipson is a doctoral candidate in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson Uni- versity. His research is focused on polymer nanocomposites for optical materials and increasing diversity within STEM disciplines through the creation of inclusive learning environments. Mr. Gipson received a B.S. in Physics from Wofford College and he also received his Master’s of Science in Textile Technology from the Institute of
, ORYX Press, 1998. Page 15.919.1110. Johnson, D.W., Johnson, R.T., and Smith, K.A., Cooperative Learning: Increasing College Faculty Instructional Productivity, ASHE-ERIC Report on Higher Education, Washington, D.C.: The George Washington Univ., 1991.11. Springer, L., M. Stanne, and S. Donavan, “Effects of Small-Group Learning on Undergraduates in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology: A Meta-Analysis,” Review of Educational Research, vol.69, no.1, 1999, pp.21-52.12. Wales, Charles E., and Robert A. Stager, The Guided Design Approach, Educational Technology Publications, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1978.13
Paper ID #22630Fostering an Enriching Learning Experience: A Multisite Investigation of theEffects of Desktop Learning Modules on Students’ Learning Experiences inEngineering ClassroomsDr. Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia Nathaniel Hunsu is currently an assistant professor of engineering education at the University of Georgia. He is affiliated with the Engineering Education Transformational Institute and the school electrical and computer engineering at the university. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in electronic and computer engi- neering from the Lagos State University in Nigeria, a Masters in Project management from the
Development of an Alumni Success Instrument Linking Undergraduate Experiences to Graduate PathwaysAbstractHistorically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have made significant contributionstowards ensuring Black student participation, retention, and success in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and continue to play a critical role in the production ofgraduates within these disciplines. Additionally, the pedagogical approaches, principles, andvalues characteristic of the HBCU experience have led to tremendous gains and success inpromoting student achievement in STEM graduate programs. The dominance of HBCUs in thepreparation of Black students for graduate programs suggests a need to better understand
well as the development of their educational and career pathways.More recent work by Myers and her colleagues extended VAS to a STEM specific careerdevelopment model, which explains the development of career interests in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics-related fields [15] [16].This study uses the VAS of STEM as a theoretical guide to better understand how social agents,(e.g., family members, teachers, and peers) and the messages they convey can influence highschool female students to develop a career interest in engineering. The VAS Model of STEM,depicted in Figure 1, highlights the significance of socializing messages from influential otherson students’ academic and career pursuits. The model also considers the importance of
wellbeingindicators between engineering, non-engineering STEM, and non-STEM students. We followedthe NSF definition of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math fields for this purpose. Wedefine non-engineering STEM students as those in the natural sciences, social sciences, andhealth sciences; and non-STEM students as those in the humanities, art, education, business,architecture, music, and public policy. Considering these groups, we will answer the followingresearch questions:RQ1. How do wellbeing indicators compare between undergraduate students in engineering,non-engineering STEM, non-STEM majors?RQ2. How do perceptions of stress, competition, and achievement compare betweenundergraduate students in engineering, non-engineering STEM, or non-STEM majors
of Georgia. Her research interests include STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) education, narrative inquiry, and interdisciplinary studies. She is also the founding director of the Double Helix STEAM School in Athens, GA.Dr. Joachim Walther, University of Georgia Dr. Walther is an assistant professor of engineering education research at the University of Georgia (UGA). He is a director of the Collaborative Lounge for Understanding Society and Technology through Educational Research (CLUSTER), an interdisciplinary research group with members from engineering, art, educational psychology and social work. His research interests range from the role of empathy in engineering students
practices aiming to improve retention rates.Finally the results suggest specific avenues for further research into the impact of these factorson retention rates and the viability of the proposed model.Introduction In the United States, there is growing concern among leaders in government, educationand industry about the production of scientists and engineers. The concern centers on thewidening gap between the United States and other developed nations in the production ofworkers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.1,2 Because of theinfluence of scientific and technological innovation on economic prosperity and nationalsecurity, leaders at all levels acknowledge the need to address the problem.3 In
Paper ID #9475Probing the Inverted Classroom: A Controlled Study of Teaching and Learn-ing Outcomes in Undergraduate Engineering and MathematicsDr. Nancy K Lape, Harvey Mudd CollegeDr. Rachel Levy, Harvey Mudd College Rachel Levy is an associate Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College. She has an MA in Instructional Design from UNC-CH and a MA/PhD in Applied Mathematics from NCSU. In addition to mathematics, she regularly teaches first-year writing. She serves on the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Education Committee, as Editor-in-chief of SIURO, SIAM Undergraduate Research Online, and
Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Engineering and education have been his foundation interests. He has served as Associate Directors of Stanford's Center for Design Research and the Stanford Learning Lab (now known as the Stanford Center for Innovation in Learning). Today, although also actively involved as consultant in a variety of technology sectors, education remains a central theme in his academic and entrepreneurial activities. George earned a Ph.D. at Stanford University for his work on management of non-homogeneous redundancy in fault tolerant electromechanical systems design.Helen Chen, Stanford University Helen L. Chen is Research Scientist at the Stanford Center for Innovations
faculty and students at UKZN. Page 14.840.4The objectives of this project-abroad experience are to expose students to a different culture andto the application of technologies appropriate to South African needs by collaborating on short-term engineering design projects with South African students.20 For the third visit in 2008 aspecial effort was put into the development and application of more effective assessmentprocedures for the program.21 The purposes for a more thorough assessment emerged from aconsideration of the American Higher Education’s principles of good practice for assessingstudent learning, which include:• Assessment is most
programs. Her work includes published articles and client technical reports as President of Cobblestone Applied Research & Evalu- ation, Inc. and a faculty member at Claremont Graduate University. Work at Cobblestone focuses on advancing the numbers of underrepresented minority students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Dr. Eddy has conducted evaluation or applied research studies on numerous university projects including clients programs funded by the National Science Foundation; U.S. Depart- ment of Education Title III and Title V; National Institutes of Health; Howard Hughes Medical Institute, among others. Dr. Eddy also trains professional evaluators from around the world as a
Paper ID #30998Christina GrigorianMichelle Kerfs, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Statistics Department Michelle is a third year statistics and data science student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She recently joined this research team and is excited by what they can discover! She enjoys learning more about data analysis but in her free time also loves running, hiking, and any type of arts and crafts.Dr. Edward J. Berger, Purdue University at West Lafayette Edward Berger is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, joining Purdue in August 2014. He has been teaching mechanics for over 20 years, and has worked extensively on the integration and assessment of specific technology
, T., Jaspers, M., & Chapman, M. (2007). Integrating web-delivered problem-based learning scenarios to the curriculum. Active Learning in Higher Education. 4. Bordelon, T. D. & Phillips, I. (2006). Service learning: What students have to say. Active Learning in Higher Education. 7(1), 143-153. 5. Guertin, L. A., Zappe, S. E., & Kim, H. (2007). Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) exercises to engage students in an introductory-level dinosaur course. Journal of Science Education and Technology. 6, 507-514. 6. Cimbala, J. M., Pauley, L. L., Zappe, S. E., & Hsieh, M. (June, 2006). Experiential learning in fluid flow class. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Engineering
assessmenttools and a training course to improve students’ three-dimensional spatial skills. Similarly,knowing how forces are represented visually in diagrams is a skill that successful engineeringstudents have. However, many college students have difficulty understanding how physics-basedprinciples are represented visually. As a result, the types of problems assigned in courses likestatics and thermodynamics that utilize these visual representations may be one reason theseclasses are perceived as difficult. Wai et al.6 provide evidence that spatial ability is also importantin other STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines
influencers to the metacognitive action of help-seeking resulting in internal conflict during a recursive HSB decision process. Additionally,results emerge casting HSB as a must-learned skill for engineering students. Gender and ethnicconcerns are discussed.IntroductionHelp-seeking behavior is of particular importance when evaluated against the requirements forABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). Graduates from ABETaccredited institutions must have: “an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, andengineering; an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; an ability tofunction on multi-disciplinary teams; …and an ability to engage in life-long learning”1(p41). Inorder to achieve these objectives
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A. Cropley. 2005. Engineering creativity: A systems concept of functional creativity. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates 9. Ishii, N., and K. Miwa. 2005. Supporting reflective practice in creativity education. In Proceedings of the 5th conference on Creativity & Cognition. London, England. 10. Buelin-Biesecker, J., & Wiebe, E. N. (2013). Can Pedagogical Strategies Affect Students’ Creativity? Testing a Choice-Based Approach to Design and Problem-Solving in Technology, Design, and Engineering Education. Proceedings of the 2013 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. 11. Charyton, C., & Merrill, J. A. (2009
papers presented at various national and international conferences and published in their respective proceedings. She is a member of the Scientific Research Society, Sigma Xi, the Industrial Engineering Honor Society, Alpha Pi Mu, the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society and the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.Mahesh Baral, University of Bridgeport Mahesh Baral received his BS degree in Computer Engineering from Kathmandu University, Nepal in 2005. In August 2006, he started his MS degree in Technology Management (Advanced Database) at the School of Engineering, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, USA. He has been awarded a Graduate Assistantship by the same department since January 2007
Coding Two interviews are used here to illustrate the interview approach and initial classificationof the data. Participant 1 was a fifth year senior majoring in electrical engineering and theParticipant 2 was a fourth year senior majoring in industrial engineering. Participant 1 had astrong influence from his stepfather and readily mentioned his mother and a male churchmember as influences. The stepfather provided access to various technology-based activities thatsparked this participant’s interest in computers. The stepfather also verbalized and exemplified acommitment to “be the best”. Participant 2 had less identifiable family influences, but manycritical incidents that occurred along the academic path. A major, hometown, bridge
Paper ID #33175Negotiating Belongingness: A Longitudinal Narrative Inquiry of a LatinaFirst-generation College Student’s Experience in the Engineering CultureDr. Dina Verd´ın, Arizona State University Dina Verd´ın, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education Systems and Design in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. She graduated from San Jos´e State University with a BS in Industrial Systems Engineering and from Purdue University with an MS in Industrial En- gineering and PhD in Engineering Education. Her research broadly focuses on broadening participation in engineering by
Transformations Institute (EETI) in the College of Engineering. The Engineering Education Transformations Institute at UGA is an innovative approach that fuses high quality engineering education research with systematic educational innovation to transform the educational practices and cultures of engineering. Dr. Walther’s research group, the Collab- orative Lounge for Understanding Society and Technology through Educational Research (CLUSTER), is a dynamic interdisciplinary team that brings together professors, graduate, and undergraduate students from engineering, art, educational psychology, and social work in the context of fundamental educational research. Dr. Walther’s research program spans interpretive research