basically a push to make the struggle count for something, in this case, their graduatedegree. This result may imply that there are no intrinsic (interest or enjoyment) or extrinsic (perceivedusefulness or reward expectation) motivators acting on their decision to persist. At this point, studentsignore the high cost of persisting and misalignment of their programs to their personal and career goalsand justify their continuation for the need to have something to show at the end of their time investment.For this reason, we sought to better understand the motivation of Civil and Environmental Engineering(CEE) doctoral students. By comparing two groups, as characterized by the stage of the doctoral process(pre-writing and writing) we would like to
Education In doctorate education, a mentor's ability to effectively shape a student's experiences andoutcomes is critical. A mentor is a capable or experienced individual who provides direction,encouragement, and advice to a less seasoned individual [1]. Accordingly, mentoring ischaracterized as a developmental connection in which a more knowledgeable or experiencedindividual provides guidance, support, and help to a less knowledgeable one [2]. Additionally,Toma [3] highlights that the purpose of mentoring is to provide a framework for teaching andmodeling values and life skills, as well as to encourage personal growth through the sharing ofexperiences and insights. Positive outcomes including skill improvement, career aspirations
-author of 20 peer-reviewed papers and principal investigator or co-principal investigator of more than 17 major research grants.Dr. Taylor Lightner, QEM Network Dr. Taylor Lightner is a dedicated educational researcher and advocate committed to empowering historically marginalized groups in STEM education and careers through innovative and equitable educational practices. Her background in Engineering Education and Industrial Systems Engineering enables her to deeply understand how system dynamics influence broadening participation in STEM preparation, training, and careers. Therefore, she has coordinated various research efforts associated with teaching courses, developing workshops, administering surveys
identified alow sense of belonging within his department based on survey and interview data collected aspart of a larger project. From interview data, the student described how the attainment of hisengineering degree was one of many of his ongoing responsibilities, and thus he did not seek outstrong connections within his department. His interview data also revealed a lack of careerreadiness, as he only had a vague idea of what an engineering career might entail. Recognizingthat some students who view degree attainment as a transaction (i.e., they prioritize efficiencyover engagement) may not value traditional means of support and professional preparationwithin their engineering programs, we ask the research question: "What are the unique valuesand
that can be used with upper elementary, middle, and high school aged students, and canserve as a research and program evaluation tool.Background The successful pursuit of an innovation and commercialization related career requirestechnical skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, but also habits of mindincluding problem finding, problem solving, creativity, and the desire to share ideas with others(Garner, et al., 2021; Estabrooks & Couch, 2018; Lemelson Foundation, 2020). Theseproclivities have been revealed in several studies with successful inventors, entrepreneurs, andscientists (Garner, et al., 2021; Drucker, 1985; Shavavina & Seeratan, 2003). Self-reportmeasures offer a useful way to gauge children’s
indicates the presence of all fourpathways. All results taken together demonstrate how understanding individuals’ experiencesthrough early childhood and high school can evolve or stagnate with age and development.1. IntroductionIt is the unique experiences and perceptions of an individual which develop personal identity;often each of those experiences are heavily influenced by others surrounding us [1-2]. One’schoice in a college, or major, or even a particular career path is shaped by both positive andnegative perceptions of prior experiences, often emerging from passions or interests developedthroughout childhood [3]. Perception is a subjective evaluation of these experiences, and thus,positive and negative experiences differ from person to
, and the resulting social capital’sinfluence on their persistence in the field, remain unexplored. Motivated by the literature thatassociates demographic identifiers with access to social capital, and students’ access todevelopmental relationships and career-related resources (social capital) in CS with theirpersistence, this study explores a CS support program’s impact on persistence through capitalbuilding. We focus on Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI), which providedgraduating high school students with a 3-week-long introduction to CS. We use interviews withparticipants who are now 2-5 years out of the program to study CSSI’s impact on their socialcapital and long-term persistence in CS. Thematic analysis reveals three
explanation of the situation based on my own experiences.Table 2Composite Narrative ExampleComposite Narrative Excerpt Direct Quote from Manager Decisions in Developing a Narrative ThreadAs a recent graduate, Sofia is excited So we had hired in November of last year, an Each of the three excerpts focused on anto be a design engineer – a role she is engineer, mid-career probably about 10 years engineer at a different career stage (late, mid,passionate about and has experience of experience, to come in as a design or early). I chose to use the mid-career designin. She starts her new position, and engineer on a specific project. The project engineer example with the early
. Derrick James Satterfield, University of Nevada, Reno Derrick Satterfield is a doctoral candidate in Engineering Education at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research focuses on engineering graduate students’ experiences and motivation centered on career planning and preparation.Dr. Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno Adam Kirn is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at University of Nevada, Reno. His research focuses on the interactions between engineering cultures, student motivation, and their learning experiences. His projects involve the study of studenDr. Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University As an assistant professor of engineering education at Florida International University
Purdue University. Her research program investigates how model-based cognition in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) can be better supported by means of expert tools and disciplinary practices such as data science computation, modeling, and simulation. In 2015 Dr. Magana received the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for investigating modeling and simulation practices in undergraduate engineering education. In 2016 she was conferred the status of Purdue Faculty Scholar for being on an accelerated path toward academic distinction. And in 2022, she was inducted into the Purdue University Teaching Academy, recognizing her excellence in teaching
Paper ID #39301In/authenticity in STEM Social Networks: How ”Out” are LGBTQ Studentswith their Peers in STEM?Dr. Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University - Bozeman Bryce E. Hughes is an Associate Professor in Adult and Higher Education at Montana State University. His research interests encompass diversity and equity in engineering education, with a focus on LGBTQ students. He was recently awarded an NSF CAREER grant to study the experiences of LGBTQ under- graduates in STEM fields. He holds a Ph.D. in education from the University of California, Los Angeles, an M.A. in student development administration from Seattle
didn't look right or it's not a great time. So I feel like I just take a lot longer, it's like anxiety on anxiety.”Susan Susan is a third-year undergraduate student in mechanical engineering. She is also adisability rights advocate, a self-ascribed space nerd, and a nonfiction book lover. As Susan nearsgraduation, she begins to contemplate her future career pathway. She started college wanting towork in the aerospace industry, designing space crafts. Since then, Susan has endured a plethoraof ableist experiences that have made her question whether to pursue a career in engineering. “That's been a pretty recent decision. I'd say I came to that decision probably [within the last few months] because it's something that I
tailored support. Through C2WEST, Black students could also further realizeand conceptualize the access they have to their own aspirations regarding future career and lifegoals.IntroductionIn this theory paper, the aspirational capital of Black students will be examined through theC2WEST framework. A variety of research has examined the aspirations of Black students inSTEM in addition to other types of capital that Black students bring to the fields [1]–[4]. Yossodefines aspirational capital as the “ability to maintain hopes and dreams for the future, even inthe face of real and perceived barriers” [5, p. 77]. In a systematic review, Denton et al. [2]examined twenty-eight different studies that mentioned aspirational capital among
influence students’ interest in engineering and impactfuture career choices [8].BackgroundProblem-Based Learning (PBL)Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered instructional approach that empowerslearners to conduct research, integrate theory and practice, and apply knowledge to solve ill-structured problems. In PBL, learners work together in collaborative groups to constructunderstanding through problem-solving [9], [10]; [11]. Through engagement in the problem-solving process, learners acquire knowledge and develop higher-order thinking skills [11]. PBLis based on the idea that learners should not be passive recipients of knowledge because passivityhinders a deep understanding of the presented material and its application to real-world
Paper ID #38320Investigating Engineering Practice Using Ethnographic Methods:Experiences of Student Observers at Multiple Field SitesProf. Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Brent K. Jesiek is a Professor in the Schools of Engineering Education and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He also leads the Global Engineering Education Collaboratory (GEEC) research group, and is the recipient of an NSF CAREER award to study boundary-spanning roles and competencies among early career engineers. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech and M.S. and Ph.D
Calgary report no link between their laboratories and coursecontent or future career development. Therefore the goal of this research endeavour is to identifyactions that can be taken to improve the students’ learning experience in undergraduateengineering laboratories.Critically reflective surveys were developed using Ash and Clayton’s Describe, Examine,Articulate Learning (DEAL) model and the revised Bloom’s taxonomy and released to currentengineering students in a third-year materials science course at the University of Calgary’sMechanical and Manufacturing Engineering program. The purpose of these surveys was toevaluate where students feel their laboratories do not connect to their classes or careers, and whatsteps can be taken to improve
mentors, and their motivations and/or persistence. The first part of her career was spent designing residential split system HVAC equipment and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) unitsfor Trane in Tyler, TX. Kristin has taught about design, engineering, and manufacturing to students of all ages in various places including to preschoolers via Schaefer Engineering’s STEM outreach, to senior mechanical engineering undergraduates at TAMU, to eighth graders in KatyISD at Beckendorff Junior High, and to freshmen mixed major undergraduates at UH. Kristin is also the mom of one smart teenage boy whose journey through learning differences and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) has enabled her to connect with and support students with a broad spectrum
Science Education. Her research earned her a 2016 National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning to understand engineering students’ identity development. She has won several awards for her research including the 2021 Journal of Civil Engineering Education Best Technical Paper, the 2021 Chemical Engineering Education William H. Corcoran Award, the 2022 American Educational Research Association Education in the Professions (Division I) 2021-2022 Outstanding Research Publication Award, and the 2023 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Award for Excellence in Engineering Education Research.Dr. Linda DeAngelo
population and the education system [5]. Thus, low-income studentswill soon make up a more significant proportion of students in the nation’s schools and STEM-related careers [5]. Quality education must be made available for low-income students tostrengthen the workforce [5], [6]. Identity research, therefore, provides a lens to explain howstudents identify with a particular field and seek to improve their persistence [11], [12] as well asprovide a way to address system-level opportunities for change. The purpose of this researchstudy is to help educators develop a more inclusive engineering education environment andpromote cultural change that leads to positive and fulfilling college experiences for low-incomestudents. We believe that cultural
schools, thecommunity, and the workplace [1]. Studies show that students who have an increased interest inscience, mathematics, and engineering in the early years (elementary and middle schools) oftheir education are more likely to pursue a STEM-related career [2]. Informal STEM educationexperiences are considered critical to developing the future STEM workforce [3]. InformalSTEM education can also help to address equity and access issues in STEM education. Studentsfrom underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, may face barriers to STEMeducation in traditional classroom settings, but informal STEM education can provide alternativeavenues for learning and engagement that are more inclusive and accessible [4]. Informal STEMeducation
such, participating in researchexperiences provides hands-on training that can help students in their later careers. Despite thebenefits of participating in research, not all students have the time or opportunity to experienceworking in a research lab during their undergraduate careers. In comparison, all students willparticipate in classes as part of their engineering majors, and thus it is important to alsounderstand how class experiences may impact student curiosity and learning. In the current study, we utilized a qualitative interview and survey to investigateundergraduate engineering students’ experiences with curiosity in class and research settings. Wealso interviewed faculty who work with undergraduates in both settings to
Post University.Dr. Buket D. Barkana, The University of Akron Dr. Barkana is the Margaret F. Donovan Chair for Women in Engineering and associate professor of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Akron (UA) since 2023. She received her B.Sc. in electrical and electronics engineering from the Anadolu University in 1994 and her M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the Eskisehir Osmangazi University (ESOGU), Turkey in 1997 and 2005, respectively. Before UA, she was a professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Bridgeport between 2007 and 2023, a faculty member at Anadolu University between 1995 and 1999, and at the ESOGU from 1999 to 2001 in Turkey. Throughout her career, she has developed and taught undergraduate
. His research interests include graduate student mentorship, faculty development, mental health and well-being, teamwork and group dynamics, and the design of project-based learning classes.Dr. Karin Jensen, University of Michigan Karin Jensen, Ph.D. (she/her) is an assistant professor in biomedical engineering and engineering education research at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include mental health and wellness, engineering student career pathways, and engagement of engineering faculty in engineering education research. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work in Progress: Design and Preliminary Results of a Survey to Explore Relationships
investigateunderstanding the impact of the LED program on students' attitudes towards engineering toimprove the effectiveness of this program and similar initiatives.PurposeThis research aims to examine self-beliefs of students who are displaced to determine their self-determination, motivation, and self-efficacy, and growth over the course of our LED programusing a pre- and post-class assessment design. By analyzing students' responses before and afterparticipation in the program, we hope to gain insight on the potential relationship betweenstudents' attitudes and their likelihood of success in the field of engineering.Self-efficacy is a critical factor to consider when exploring an individual's performance. TheSocial Cognitive Career Theory asserts that an
Paper ID #38926Work in Progress: Using Participatory Design and Qualitative ResearchStrategies in the Development of a New Faculty Mentoring Program forUndergraduate Engineering StudentsDr. Constanza Miranda, Johns Hopkins UniversityMrs. Rachel McClam, Johns Hopkins University Rachel McClam is a doctoral student at Johns Hopkins School of Education. Her primary research inter- ests involve questions about how to support educators to make and sustain growth in their practice across the span of their career. In particular, she is interested in ways to better support educator development toward equitable outcomes for historically
success and wellbeing [24, 25].The objective of this study is to explore the supports embedded in the gender-diverse socialnetworks of nonbinary engineering students. Specifically, we ask the question, how arenonbinary engineering students receiving supports from cisgender and transgender altersthat witness and mirror them as nonbinary engineers? We are interested in who supportsnonbinary engineers in their academic careers and how these individuals provide support that isaffirming to nonbinary individuals using a framework we developed for understanding nonbinaryindividuals’ social supports based on two existing frameworks.Conceptual FrameworkWe propose a conceptual framework for exploring the supporting roles of cisgender and trans*alters using
further improve teamwork efficacy. Policies shouldalso focus on developing interdisciplinary teams and soft skills. Encouraging engagement withURP alumni as well as the industry can provide current participants with networkingopportunities, career advice, and insights into the long-term benefits of URPs. Finally, researchcan be demanding, therefore, providing mental health support and stress management resourcesfor students participating in URPs can help students maintain a healthy work-life balance.Keywords: undergraduate research, teamwork, collaborative learning, group developmenttheory, engineering education, URP, research program, NSF, REU, Tuckman1. Introduction1.1 Undergraduate Research Programs (URP)Undergraduate Research Programs (URPs
interviews included topics such asprofessional history, including career backgrounds; details of the classes they teach, including size,format, structure, and support; course design considerations; assessment practices; goals andchallenges for students; professional development experiences, especially around teaching andlearning; and impressions of faculty incentive structures, especially tenure and promotion, whereapplicable. Student interviews included topics such as motivation for choosing the major; studentlearning goals, including both skills and perspectives; student beliefs about their instructors’ goalsand priorities; experiences with assessment; and alignment between instruction and learning goals.The interviewer asked follow-up questions
collaboration involving public educational systems and science and engineering companies. Their embedded multiple case study design consisted of three cases: (1) South County and Cornerstone Industry, (2) Springfield County and EchoCorp, and (3) New County and Deltax Corporation. Data collection: 76 semi structured interview from 49 participants. Analysis: Within the case analysis though holistic coding techniques. Cross-case analysis to mapping similarities and differences across cases.Table 4 Example of a multiple case study investigating the role of social capital in theexperiences of Hispanic woman in engineering majors [28] Context: A better understanding of factors influencing female and minority engineering students’ academic and career
instructional practices in their engineering courses. Amy’s research interests meet at the intersection of sustainable and resilient infrastructure, emotions in engineering, and engineering identity formation.Dr. James L. Huff, Harding University Dr. James Huff is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and Honors College Faculty Fellow at Harding University. He conducts transdisciplinary research on identity that lies at the nexus of applied psychology and engineering education. A recipient of the NSF CAREER grant (No. 2045392) and the director of the Beyond Professional Identity (BPI) lab, Dr. Huff has mentored numerous undergraduate students, doctoral students, and academic professionals from more than 10 academic