on students’ identity, asking:RQ1: How does an open-ended, real-world problem influence the development of studentengineering identity?RQ2: How do open-ended, real-world problems generate a sense of engineering identity?BackgroundThe engineering education community has recently shown high interest in the study ofengineering identity development in undergraduate students, which has been found to haveimportant links to student retention and education, perhaps particularly for students frompopulations underrepresented in engineering [6], [7], [10]. Godwin’s work on the developmentof a survey instrument to measure engineering identity [1] has been widely cited and used withinthe field in recent work. Godwin’s instrument employs a three-factor
, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering writing and communication; and methodological development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Capturing attrition decisions in engineering graduate students using longitudinal SMS dataKeywords: Attrition, longitudinal study, SMS (Short Message Service), time series dataAbstractThis research paper reports results from a longitudinal Short Message Service (SMS) text messagesurvey study that captured attrition decisions from engineering graduate students who decided toleave their Ph.D. program or change degree objectives from Ph.D. to M.S. (Master’s-leveldeparture). While past research has investigated doctoral attrition across disciplines to
Department of Mechanical Engineering at Penn- sylvania State University. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of South Dakota, her M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research expertise lies in characterizing graduate-level attrition, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering writing and communication; and methodological development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Burnout: The Cost of Masking Neurodiversity in Graduate STEM ProgramsAbstractA growing body of literature suggests that neurodivergent individuals, such as those with autism
Paper ID #37326Creating Social Capital: Developing Resources in a Cohort ProgramMiss Kiara Lynn Steinhorst, University of Nevada, Reno Kiara is a graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno in the Department of Engineering Education. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the same institution in 2022. Her research interests include facets of undergraduate engineering student experiences relating to social capital, hidden curriculum, barriers to entry and engagement on campus.Miss Kelsey Scalaro, University of Nevada, Reno Kelsey is a doctoral student in the School of Engineering
. Kajfez and L. McNair, “Graduate student identity: A balancing act between roles,” in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2014.[4] D. L. Liddell, M. E. Wilson, K. Pasquesi, A. S. Hirschy, and K. M. Boyle, “Development of professional identity through socialization in graduate school,” J Stud Aff Res Pract, vol. 51, no. 1, pp. 69–84, Feb. 2014, doi: 10.1515/JSARP-2014-0006/MACHINEREADABLECITATION/RIS.[5] T. Luft and R. Roughly, “Engaging the Reflexive Self: The Role of Reflective Practice for Supporting Professional Identity Development in Graduate Students,” Supporting the Success of Adult and Online Students Proven Practices in Higher Education, pp. 53–62, 2016.[6] H. L. Perkins, M. Bahnson, M. A
G.P. Berdanier is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of South Dakota, her M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research expertise lies in characterizing graduate-level attrition, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering writing and communication; and methodological development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Exploring the evolution of engineering doctoral students’ academic and career goals in the first year of graduate schoolABSTRACT The purpose of this
practices, sociotechnical knowledge and skills, and queer student experiences in engineering. Their work is motivated by their passion for and experiences with inclusive teaching and holistic mentorship of students, seeking to reimagine what an en- gineer looks like, does, and who they are, especially for queer folks, women, and people of color, through empowerment, collaboration, and co-development for a more equitable world. Shannon is also a Senior Graduate Facilitator and Lab Manager with the Center for Socially Engaged Design.Berenice Alejandra Cabrera, University of Michigan Berenice Alex Cabrera (she/her) is a Ph.D. student in Higher Education at the Marsal School of Education at the University of Michigan. She
identity is still in development, as he feels the need for more hands-on experience to fully embrace the title of 'engineer'. This perspective highlights the importance of real-world experience in defining one's professional identity in engineering. Omar's views align with a common understanding in the field that engineering is not just about theoretical knowledge but also about applying that knowledge in practical, often team- based, contexts. Initially, he had a vague understanding of engineering, which evolved through coursework, especially in [Engineering Course XY], to a clearer view of engineering as design and problem-solving. Omar's teamwork experience in [Engineering Course ST] was positive, characterized by camaraderie
M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research expertise lies in characterizing graduate-level attrition, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering writing and communication; and methodological development.Dr. Kim-Doang Nguyen, Florida Institute of Technology Dr. Kim-Doang Nguyen is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology. His research interests include engineering education research, data science, machine learning, robotics, and dynamical systems. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024How Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate
Paper ID #42394Initial Validity Evidence for a Survey of Skill and Attitude Development onEngineering TeamsDr. Justin Charles Major, Rowan University Dr. Justin C. Major (he/him) is an Assistant Professor of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University where he leads ASPIRE Lab (Advancing Student Pathways through Inequality Research in Engineering). Justin’s research focuses on engineering belonging and marginalization mechanisms, adverse childhood experiences, and feminist approaches to EER, and connects these topics to broader understandings of student success in engineering. Justin completed his Ph.D. in
. He is interested in the in- tersection of designerly epistemic identities and vocational pathways. Dr. Lande received his B.S. in Engineering (Product Design), M.A. in Education (Learning, Design and Technology) and Ph.D. in Me- chanical Engineering (Design Education) from Stanford University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Learning through PBL with Emphasis of People, Process, and Product Across CoursesIntroductionThis Theory-based and Evidence-based Practice paper extends the frameworks of PBL asproject-based learning to define a concept of “product”-based learning – learning experiencesthat focus on the deliberate design and making of
Michigan. Her current research focuses on idea development and ideation tools, divergent thinking, and engineering curricular practices and culture. Her research interests include front-end design practices, sociotechnical knowledge and skills in engineering, and queer student experiences in engineering. Their work is motivated by their passion for and experiences with inclusive teaching and holistic mentorship of students, seeking to reimagine what an engineer looks like, does, and who they are, especially for queer folks, women, and people of color, through empowerment, collaboration, and co-development for a more equitable world. Shannon is also a Senior Graduate Facilitator and Lab Manager with the Center for
undergraduate student at the University of Virginia. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 REU program evaluation: A valuable tool for studying undergraduate socialization in engineering “This [REU experience] is exactly what I envisioned when I was younger and I thought, you know, I want to be a professional scientist.”--REU Intern This Work in Progress paper introduces research into whether and how a summerresearch experience affects undergraduate students’ sense of identity and belonging inengineering, their understanding of research as a process, and their development ofresearch-related academic and professional skills. We draw from
of fostering inclusive, cooperativeenvironments that reduce anxiety and improve skills [21]. Together, these studies support acomprehensive strategy that goes beyond conventional boundaries to address mental health inengineering education and develops students who are resilient, well-rounded, and successful intheir careers. These studies' findings are consistent with the customized interventions, research-based teaching techniques, and community-building initiatives put forth [13][16][19-21].Exemplar Studies: Together, these studies explore the nuanced terrain of mental health amongundergraduate engineering students and social identities. The study conducted in 2021 by Jensenand Cross focuses on self-reported stress, anxiety, depression
. Industry-centered studies over the lasttwo decades show fresh graduates have limited workplace and interpersonal skills [3]. Thisscenario is associated in the literature with the shortage of dedicated engineering courses toincorporate these relevant blends of competencies into students’ coursework.In this study, we explore the efficacy of a sequence of coursework and activities designed by theUniversity of South Florida's Department of Electrical Engineering to support students’professional proficiency and technical skills development. Undergraduate students participatedin a series of Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) courses and technical courses withinspecialized tracks designed by the department. A sample of students who had taken the
Paper ID #41440Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Experiences of Faculty RecognitionDr. Kelsey Scalaro, University of Nevada, Reno Kelsey is a recent PhD graduate from the Engineering Education program at the University of Nevada, Reno. She has a BS and MS in mechanical engineering and worked in the aerospace industry for four years before returning to academia to complete her doctoral degree. Her research focusses are in undergraduate engineering identity and is interested in exploring how it can be equitably supported through pedagogical practices.Dr. Indira Chatterjee, University of Nevada, Reno Dr. Chatterjee has
State University, and a PhD student in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Insti- tute of Technology. Ancalle earned a B.S. from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez and a M.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, both in civil engineering. He has a passion for teaching undergraduate engineering courses, which has driven his teaching career for the past six years. He recently began working in the area of Engineering Education and plans to continue this path after completing his graduate studies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Validity evidence for measures of statistical reasoning and statistical
were identified using internetsearch engines and professionally-oriented development websites (e.g., Burning GlassTechnologies). To be included in the subsequent analysis, degree programs were required tomeet all of the following criteria: (1) contain “mechatronics” in the name, (2) culminate in acertificate/credential, or more formal degree (i.e., Bachelor’s degree), (3) offered through acollege, university, or accredited online education institution, and (4) consisted of multiplecourses (i.e., not just one mechatronics course offered within a degree in another field). Graduateprograms were excluded to ensure results would be comparable to the Phase 1 survey of industryprofessionals. This search identified 29 mechatronics-related
—most notably is: Where do we, asmembers of the engineering education community, start? Is an entirely new approach needed orcan we find ways to complement current pedagogical approaches to engineering curricula? Aswith most debates, the solution most likely is somewhere in between; this means recognizing theexisting conventions effectively employed amongst experts while developing new conventionsthat make the foundations of engineering education easier and more accessible for novicesinterested in entering this profession that brings form and function to the world we live in.Theoretical Background:In the early 1970’s, Jerome Bruner, a prominent American psychologist, disparaged theprevailing educational practice of rote memorization as a
’ educational careers [5], it behooves programs to take advantage of the data available tothem in order to better understand the unique backgrounds and needs of students as they navigatethrough the curricula.Accordingly, engineering education researchers have identified many factors that predictengineering students’ academic success [6]–[8]. To build power and generalizability, someanalyses have aggregated data across multiple engineering programs and institutions, such asresearch using the MIDFIELD database [9]. While these generalized insights have valuablecontributions for the engineering community and its subdisciplines, there is also value incontextualizing analyses within specific programs, since departmental culture, studentcomposition, and many
provides thestudents with the necessary knowledge needed to complete the course. In an online course setting,the interactions with the instructor are limited to online lectures, emails, and discussions.According to Martin & Bolliger (2018), student-to-instructor interactions were most important forstudents to feel engaged in the course work. The students wanted instructors who listened andengaged with them. It made the students feel supported in their coursework which allowed thestudents to have better learning experiences [24]. Additionally, student-to-instructor interactionswere helpful in building a sense of community for students. Instructors can build theserelationships for students through support, encouragement, discussions, and
capital, and researchers’ schema development through the peer review process. Dr. Benson is an American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Fellow, and a member of the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI), American Educational Research Association (AERA) and Tau Beta Pi. She earned a B.S. in Bioengineering (1978) from the University of Vermont, and M.S. (1986) and Ph.D. (2002) in Bioengineering from Clemson University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Understanding Needs of Undergraduate Engineering Students Who View Degree Attainment as “Transactional”AbstractThis research paper explores the story of an undergraduate engineering student who
Paper ID #41540Assessing the Reliability of a Tactile Spatial Ability Instrument for Non-VisualUse in Blind and Low Vision PopulationsDaniel Kane, Utah State University Daniel Kane is a graduate student at Utah State University pursuing a PhD in Engineering Education with a concurrent master’s degree in Civil Engineering. His research interests focus around the study of spatial ability with an emphasis on identifying patterns of spatial strategies and measuring spatial ability in blind and low vision populations.Jace Russell Harris, Utah State UniversityRosemary Yahne, Utah State University Rosemary Yahne is an
continueto develop ML/AI educational programming in response to the growing demand: promotingmeaningful social connection, defining and sharing numerous pathways within ML/AI, and thinkingcarefully about building programming confidence and avoiding the weed-out effect.Prior work has shown that social belonging intervention through worksheet-style materials improvedperformance, confidence, health, and social engagement, particularly for women and Black studentsin engineering and CS [48], [49]. Our study proposes a potential alternative form of social belongingintervention through diverse opportunities for social connection. Extroverted individuals may enjoyweekly socials, but introverted individuals may prefer 1-on-1 mentorship. Institutions should
students' engineering self-efficacy during their first two years ofstudy? (3) What approaches are used by the faculty when implementing the model that leads todeveloping students' research skills (laboratory research skills followed by publication) – acommunity of practice, engagement with students outside the classroom, etc.? It will also developa community of practice for faculty to apply the model to other underrepresented STEMundergraduates.The project adapted the Affinity Research Group (ARG) Model, developed at the University ofTexas, El Paso, a Hispanic Serving Institution, which adapted the model to benefit thosetraditionally underrepresented students in higher education with differing abilities inundergraduate computing programs. The
Graduate Research Assistant and Ph.D. student in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University (USU). With an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering and a Master’s in Engineering Management, coupled with over 12 years of teaching experience with undergraduate engineering students, Zain is currently dedicated to pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at USU in Logan, UT, USA. His current focus is on coursework and literature exploration, with a particular interest in studying Meta-cognitive processes and how engineering students self-regulate their cognition and motivation strategies during problem solving activities.Dr. Angela Minichiello, Utah State University Angela (Angie) Minichiello is a