No 159 74% Freshmen 79 37% Sophomores 7 3% Student Status at Juniors 18 8% [Blinded for review] Seniors 101 47% Graduates 10 5%Notes: The gender and race distributions of the sample reflect those of the student population atthe institution where the research is conducted. This institution is designated as a
motivation and their learning experiences. Her projects include studies of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers and scientists, and their development of problem-solving skills, self- regulated learning practices, and epistemic beliefs. Other projects in the Benson group involve students’ navigational 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
Associate Teaching Professor and the Vice-Chair for Undergraduate Education in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at UC San Diego. In addition to research related to Automata Theory and Computability education, she works on projects that support professionalization pathways for students, including industry internships, TA development, and ethics and communication. Her research and teaching have work has been supported by grants and awards from UC San Diego, NSF, and industry partners.Kristen Vaccaro, University of California San Diego Kristen Vaccaro is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Cali- fornia San Diego, where she is also a member of the Design Lab. Her
Paper ID #37815Developing Post-pandemic Learning Community on an Urban CommuterCampusProf. Lily R. Liang, University of the District of Columbia Dr. Lily R. Liang is a Professor of Computer Science and the Director of the Master of Science in Com- puter Science Program at the University of the District of Columbia. Her research areas include computer science education, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital image processing. She has mentored dozens of graduate and undergraduate students in research and K-12 outreach activities. She is a fellow of the Center for the Advancement of STEM Leadership program (CASL
backgrounds [9]. Thus, teamwork always emphasizes the importance ofcooperation and negotiation among individuals. Regarding teamwork competence in globalengineering education, we must consider cultural diversity and impact within team-basedengineering practice [10].With increasing globalization, foreign-born professionals comprise a growing share of anycountry's STEM workforce. Most of these foreign-born professionals have completedundergraduate degrees in their mother countries, which makes cross-cultural teamworkcompetence more significant in improving the efficiency of the global engineering workforceenvironment. Therefore, it is imperative and necessary for engineering education research tofocus on understanding how teamwork skills are formulated
takenfollowed best practices for surveys in social research [36] while specific survey questions wereadapted from literature sources mapped in the conceptual framework. A separate paper(forthcoming) describes and critiques the survey in more depth.2.1 Survey Development and AdministrationAs discussed above, the survey was developed to address concepts and constructs in theconceptual framework. Questions were developed based on a combination of existing theoriesand instruments and interview findings. Because this is part of a pragmatic mixed-methods studyseeking exploratory quantitative relationships to interrogate the “why” of in subsequent narrativeinterviews, we have not performed extensive psychometric analyses. We did follow bestpractices in
Paper ID #38784Engineering Students’ Perceptions of Learning Effectiveness:Implications from the Lived Experiences Amidst a Mixture of In-Personand Online InstructionDr. Qin Liu, University of Toronto Dr. Qin Liu is Senior Research Associate with the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada. Her research interests include engineering students’ learning experiences and outcomes, including competency development and career pathways.Dr. Greg Evans P.Eng., University of Toronto GREG EVANS PhD, P.Eng, FCEA, FAAAS is
enter academia after graduation are incentivized to take a research-first career, though they likely would also be in instructional positions. However, some doctoralstudents go out of their way to gain experience as course instructors. This research project aims atunderstanding engineering doctoral students’ expectations, reflections, and concerns regardingtheir future in academia. To understand engineering doctoral students’ expectations, reflections,and concerns regarding future in academia, a survey instrument was designed with questionspertaining to participants’ expectations and concerns for a career in academia, interpersonalinteractions’ influence on their teaching preparedness, and help from their PhD program inteaching preparedness
will seed future conversations on the topics of engineeringidentity and teamwork.First, our work has demonstrated the need to draw from multiple frameworks of engineeringidentity when carrying out research in this area. For example, our survey was designed to rely ontwo definitions of engineering identity: Tonso’s uni-dimensional definition of “belonging as anengineer on campus” [5] and the multi-dimensional definition of engineering identity used byHazari, Godwin, and others consisting of performance/competence, interest, and recognition[13], [15], [28]. Our interviews showed that these two approaches to engineering identity may behelpful as initial measures of a student’s engineering identity, but that students’ own identitiesare frequently
determinewhich style works best for each individual’s learning. This is emphasized by the fact that three ofthe five participants said they use different styles of note taking depending on the class, and allfive participants mentioned taking notes and trying practice problems as a primary form ofcognitive learning in Q2. To reiterate, if students were taught how to take notes, learningengineering concepts may be easier and lead to more students successfully completing the courseand thereby increasing the graduation rates.Q8: How do you use your existing knowledge when applying it in a new situation? What is theprocess/mental model you follow?This question relates to the third hierarchical level of the cognitive domain application, whichfocuses on an
experience in mechanical engineering andengineering education research. All of the researchers are white women. The final author is anundergraduate student working towards a major in biomedical engineering.3.2 Data collectionThis study originated from a longitudinal case study looking at the general overlap betweenidentity and affect in the creating of engineering identity. This case study was planned to spanover students’ time in an engineering science program for four semesters; this work relies on thefirst two semesters of data only. Students in a first-semester engineering design class at a smallliberal arts university in the southern United States were given the option of participating in astudy by completing a survey and an interview. In
, Canada in Educational Psychology (Learning Sciences stream), and Psychology, respectively. Her research interests include using multimodal data to examine self-regulated learning across contexts and populations. She is the current Associate Editor for the International Journal of Learning and Instruction and the International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education and serves on the Editorial Board for the International Journal of Metacognition and Learning. She is Co-PI on the NSF-supported HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: Enhancing Student Success in Engineering Curriculum through Active e-Learning and High Impact Teaching Practices (ESSEnCe). Sierra Outerbridge, M.Ed., is a graduate research
aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and a B.S.E. in civil engineering from Case Western Reserve University, both in the areas of structural engineering and solid mechanics.Dr. Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan Aaron W. Johnson (he/him) is an Assistant Professor in the Aerospace Engineering Department and a Core Faculty member of the Engineering Education Research Program at the University of Michigan. His lab’s design-based research focuses on how to re-contextualize engineering science engineering courses to better reflect and prepare students for the reality of ill-defined, sociotechnical engineering practice. Their current projects include studying and designing classroom
design and innovation. Dr. Fu is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award, the ASME Design Theory and Methodology Young Investigator Award, the ASME Atlanta Section 2015 Early Career Engineer of the Year Award, and was an Achievement Rewards For College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation Scholar. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Promoting Equity and Cognitive Growth: The Influence of an Authentic Learning Assignment on Engineering Problem-Solving SkillsABSTRACT This evidence-based practice paper will assess the impact of an authentic learning assignment onstudent learning levels as compared to typical assessments of understanding (quizzes) in a fluid mechanicscourse
, impact on academia,performance, and use in writing research-related work. This research study will examineChatGPT's application in engineering from the viewpoint of the students.Literature ReviewRecent years have seen a surge in research on Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer(ChatGPT), which is indicative of the increased interest in natural language processing (NLP) andartificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Engineers at Open Artificial Intelligence (OpenAI) firstcreated ChatGPT, and since then, it has attracted interest from a wide range of academic fields.Research has been done on its uses, drawbacks, and implications for different fields. The goal ofthis review of the literature is to investigate ChatGPT research, both generally and
equity and K-12 STEM outreach. She aspires to further her studies in educational research and evaluation or instructional design in graduate school to continue making a positive impact in these areas.Dr. Mary Lynn Realff, Georgia Institute of Technology Mary Lynn Realff is the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia and also Cox Faculty Fellow, Co-Director of the Center for Women, Science, and Technology, and a Fellow of the Center for Deliberate Innovation. Dr. Realff (GT BS Textile Engineering 1987) has served on the faculty at Georgia Tech since 1992 and is currently leading the Effective Team Dynamics
classstructure and teaching practices allows researchers and instructors to determine how to augment aclass for a clearer and easier learning experience.There are many related articles that focus on at least one of the domains of learning for engineeringstudents; however, most have different focuses or are not directly applicable to this paper’sresearch. For example, many related studies were testing or creating a tool used to evaluate a class'sability to teach with one or more of the domains, versus testing how to better teach one or all ofthe domains or discover how students learn with each domain [8-13]. One of these studies createda teaching template for schools so they are more aware of what engineering students should learnduring their capstone
context of the societal problems engineering is intended to solve. As a scholar, she seeks to not only contribute original theoretical research to the field, but work to bridge the theory-to-practice gap in engineering education by serving as an ambassador for empirically driven educational practices.Dr. Kaela M. Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Kaela Martin is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Chair of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Campus. She graduated from Purdue University with a PhD in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Her research interests in engineering education include developing classroom interventions that improve student
program track is marriage, couples, and family counseling mean- while pursuing certification in play therapy through USC. He previously served as an intern at Sandel Elementary School during which he provided both interpersonal support and academic assistance. Mr. Diez is a graduate research assistant, conducting research on family system influences on career decisions within undergraduate engineering students.Dr. Ryan G. Carlson, University of South Carolina Dr. Ryan G. Carlson is Professor of counselor education at the University of South Carolina (USC), and Director for the Consortium of Family Strengthening Research. Dr. Carlson’s research focuses on vulnerable couples and families, including relationship education
Paper ID #41738Work in Progress: Assessing the Reliability of the Tactile Mental Cutting TestWhen Sampling Engineering Statics Students’ Spatial AbilityDaniel 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.Marlee Jacobs, Utah State UniversityRosemary Yahne, Utah State University Rosemary Yahne is
improvements. Moreover, patterns of networking asevident on social media can inform efforts to foster interdisciplinary learning opportunities.Social media data can also serve as a basis for the effectiveness of educational resources andtools shared online. These insights could also highlight areas where diversity and inclusivityefforts may be lacking, guiding institutions towards more equitable practices. Finally,tracking the post-graduation trajectories of alumni through social media can provide feedbackon the real-world applicability and success of engineering programs, enabling continuousrefinement and adaptation to industry needs.Oklahoma, like many other states in the U.S., face challenges in recruiting and retainingengineers in various sectors
Microsoft’s Technology Education and Learning Support (TEALS)1,Google’s CS Research Mentorship Program (CSRMP)2 and Meta University3, among others.Motivated by prior works’ calls for additional research on effective diversity programs intechnology [21] and the links between programs’ design choices and students’ affectiveoutcomes [22], our work investigates how specific features of a CS-specific support programcontributed to the social capital and persistence in CS of students whose identities areunderrepresented in CS. More specifically, we investigate the impact of students’ participation inGoogle’s Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI): a 3-week-long program where graduatinghigh school students from historically underrepresented groups in CS
Society for Engineering Education, 2024Benefits of the Culture of Inclusion SurveyAbstractIn the pursuit of addressing critical societal challenges, National Science Foundation (NSF)Engineering Research Centers (ERCs) strive to create a culture of inclusion that will empowerindividuals to harness their full potential, creativity, and expertise. This Work-in-Progress paper willoutline the development and implementation of a Culture of Inclusion (COI) survey instrument thatwas designed to evaluate the inclusivity of ERCs and other large multi-institutional organizationsthat are education focused.The COI survey differs from a wealth of other inclusion-related surveys because of this focus, aswell as its reliance on social psychological constructs
Bioelectromagnetics and engineering education. She has served as research mentor to postdoctoral fellows and many graduate students.Dr. Ann-Marie Vollstedt, University of Nevada, Reno Ann-Marie Vollstedt is a teaching associate professor for the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). Dr. Vollstedt completed her dissertation at UNR, which focused on exploring the use of statistical process control methods to assess course changes in order to increase student learning in engineering. Dr. Vollstedt teaches courses in engineering design as well as statics and runs the Engineering Freshmen Intensive Training Program. She is the recipient of the Paul and Judy Bible Teaching Excellence Award, F. Donald Tibbitt’s
academic professionals from more than 10 academic disciplines in using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) as a qualitative research method to examine identity and shame in a variety of contexts. Dr. Huff serves as Associate Editor for Studies in Engineering Education, Journal of Engineering Education, and is on the Editorial Board of Personality and Social Psychology Review. He has a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Harding University, an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University, and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University.Dr. Amy L. Brooks, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Amy Brooks is a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of
researches structures that contribute to underrepresentation in STEM majors and is currently a Graduate Assistant for the UBelong Collaborative.Dr. Allison Godwin, Cornell University Allison Godwin, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University. Her research focuses on how identity, among other affective factors, influences diverse students to choose engineering and persist in engineering. She also studies how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering foster or hinder belonging and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and
problems are not typically assigned. Not only does this aid in developing engineers whocan solve complex problems [21], we also see here it may contribute to building their identity.References[1] A. Godwin, “The Development of a Measure of Engineering Identity,” in 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, New Orleans, Louisiana: ASEE Conferences, Jun. 2016, p. 26122. doi: 10.18260/p.26122.[2] H. Perkins, A. Godwin, and E. Berger, “Potential of a Values Affirmation Intervention for Marginalized Gender Students’ Belonging and Recognition”.[3] H. Budinoff and V. Subbian, “Integrating Asset-based Practices into Engineering Design Instruction”.[4] L. Chen, J. Zhu, and C. Zheng, “The Impact of STEM Extracurricular Learning
educators learn. He currently serves as the Graduate Program Chair for the Engineering Education Systems and Design Ph.D. program. He is also the immediate past chair of the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN) and a deputy editor for the Journal of Engineering Education (JEE). Prior to joining ASU he was a graduate research assistant at the Tufts’ Center for Engineering Education and Outreach.Dr. Kaela M. Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Kaela Martin is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Chair of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Campus. She graduated from Purdue University with a PhD in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Her
Paper ID #37451Work in Progress: Undergraduate Student Perceptions of MacroethicalIssues in Aerospace EngineeringMs. Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan Elizabeth is a graduate student at the University of Michigan studying Engineering Education Research under doctoral advisor Aaron Johnson. Her research focuses on weaving macro ethics into existing aerospace engineering curricula and institutional support methods for working class engineering students. Elizabeth earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 2019 with foci in Biomed- ical Engineering and Applied Mathematics.Megan Ennis
, undergraduate student persistence, professional engineering practice, and faculty mentorship. Brunhaver graduated with her B.S. in mechanical engineering from Northeastern University and her M.S. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Stanford University.Dr. Jennifer M. Bekki, Arizona State University Jennifer M. Bekki is an Associate Professor in The Polytechnic School within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Her research aims to understand and address systemic inequities within STEM graduate education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023“It is So Exhausting to Constantly Have to Explain to People”: Exploring theEffects of Faculty Interactions on