Paper ID #40243Why Students Choose STEM: A Study of High School Factors That InfluenceCollege STEM Major ChoiceDr. Joyce B. Main, Purdue University Joyce B. Main is Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received an Ed.M. in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a Ph.D. degree in Learning, Teaching, and Social Policy.Tram Dang, Purdue University Tram Dang is a PhD student of Engineering Education at Purdue University as well as a tenured professor of physics and engineering at Santa Monica College (SMC), a two-year transfer-focused
) – the perception of negative effects of ChatGPT on an individual level as well as a societal level, e.g., “Using ChatGPT is harmful to people.”The trust and ethics items (fully listed in the results section) were written by the research teamfor this study. Each trust question was framed as an objective judgement, as follows: “What isthe likelihood, on a scale of 1-100 (where 1 is extremely unlikely and 100 is extremely likely),that ChatGPT will return a correct answer to the following prompt?” The ChatGPT prompts werebased on planned applications in the first-year engineering course as well as potentialapplications in the engineering profession. Researchers intentionally selected tasks for whichChatGPT was unlikely to return a
practices (student-focused), student-teacher interaction (teacher-led),student-teacher interaction (student-led), instructional technology, and potential cognitivedemand. For this study, we will consider the first two dimensions of the protocol, which focuseson teaching methods and activities. We plan to observe each class at least four times in thesemester. In addition to TDOP protocol dimensions, we will collect field notes to report anyover-arching incident or activity in the classroom. Observation training is a mandatory requirement for using the TDOP protocol [33]. Thetraining process involves a thorough review and discussion of selected codes. For this purpose,observers will be trained on the protocol using existing recorded accounts of
the center of the diagramrather than placing it within a specific category. Clearly, participants believe it fits in more than onesection of the activity system.However, there were a few professional skills that were connected to specific aspects of project teams.Public speaking was repeatedly connected to presentations that were required either for competition orinternal review. Meanwhile, organizational management was connected with organizing subteam workand planning meetings for project team members and networking was connected to working with industrypartners and alumni. All of these aspects provide insight into how specific professional skills are beingdeveloped on project teams.Some of the elements of project teams that students
different types of ADHDexperiences.8. Future Work and LimitationsA major limitation to this work was the small sample size used to generate an LDA model as anLDA model is more accurate with more data for training. While the ideal sample size for LDAmodeling can vary, previous literature suggest using a sample size of at least fifty withpreference for larger sample sizes for more accurate and stable results [73], [74]. We plan toaddress this limitation in our future work by using APIs to data mine social media platforms. Bydata mining social media posts, we will be able to gather large amounts of data to train our LDAmodel for more accuracy. Further, the LDA method alone analyzes words and does not considercontext or syntax of those words (e.g., the
questionnaire and semi-structured interview data.The questionnaire data will be used in confirmatory factor analysis and other structural equationmodeling techniques to further validate the instrument and analyze the relationships among theconstructs. We also plan to include another iteration of data collection and analysis using arevised questionnaire, based on improvements noted in this current exploratory analysis.References[1] G. D. Hoople, D. A. Chen, S. M. Lord, L. A. Gelles, F. Bilow, and J. A. Mejia, "An Integrated Approach to Energy Education in Engineering," Sustainability, vol. 12, no. 21, 2020.[2] B. Cohen, J. S. Rossmann, and K. L. S. Bernhardt, "Introducing Engineering as a Socio- technical Process," in Proceedings of the
inrelation to their career plans and self-perceptions of graduate students’ teaching skills regardingdetermining the efficacy of a teaching workshop, but prior studies have not investigated the generalself-perceptions of engineering PhD students regarding teaching [6-7]. Additionally, previousstudies [8-10] investigated the ways self-efficacy was constructed and developed in STEMgraduate and doctoral students. However, the focus of these studies lies on the shaping of self-efficacy, rather than the doctoral students’ perceptions of their abilities to teach. Regardingengineering instruction, there is always room for improvement. Proposals for improvingengineering education vary from improving teaching training to overhauling the culture ofacademia
Reviews and Meta-Analysis(PRISMA) 2020 protocol to ensure the trustworthiness of our systematic literature review(SLR) study. PRISMA 2020 is the most up-to-date version of its predecessor, PRISMA 2009,which was formulated by Moher et al. [9] and specifically aimed to be used in healthcare-related research. This methodology provides guidelines for comprehensively documenting theentire history of systematic review work, starting from the initial planning phase to the finalfindings [10]. The primary distinction between the two versions of PRISMA lies in the factthat the most recent one has greater adaptability to other methods from various fields [11].Figure 1 depicts the SLR methods we performed in conducting this study. A detailedexplanation of
coursework, extended study plans, and elevated expectations might potentially be harmfulto their psychological well-being [2]. It is important to understand that anybody may have mentalhealth issues, including engineering students, and that seeking support is a sign of strength ratherthan weakness [3]. Maintaining excellent mental health requires many self-care practices,including regular exercise, a nutritious diet, getting enough sleep, and engaging in fun and stress-relieving activities [4]. However, because engineering school comes with a lot of duties, studentscould occasionally find it challenging to prioritize their health.The expert assistance of mental health professionals, such as counselors or therapists, may beextremely beneficial to
. Eventhough the proposed framework can serve as a template to design a course-wide game for anycourse, the focus of this paper was how to utilize it to motivate exploratory learning of studentsthat go beyond the basics of a STEM course. Three cases studies were conducted in threedifferent engineering and science discipline, all of which demonstrated positive impact onstudents learning.The implementation of the proposed gamification framework requires a significant amount ofupfront game design work and manual effort to maintain the game during the course, which maypose a challenge for instructors. To overcome this, we plan to explore the possibility ofautomating a portion of the gamification-related tasks, such as automated tracking of gamestatistics
multivariate statistical modelsthat control for psychological safety and demographics. In future work, we plan to exploremultivariate analysis. 1IntroductionThis paper examines how teamwork experience may shape or be shaped by students’ engineeringidentity (EI). Engineering identity can be defined in whole by how much a student seesthemselves as an engineer (Tonso 2006). Alternatively, EI can be defined in a multi-dimensionalway, including performance/competence, interest, and recognition (Hazari, et al. 2010, Carloneand Johnson 2007). Survey instruments for both definitions have been developed and validated(Choe, et al. 2019, Patrick, Borrego and Prybutok 2018). Both definitions will be used in
-sought andthought-out goals as the first step to course curriculum development followed by an assessmentplan and learning plan. Backward design is like a “road map” to a set destination.3.2 The Seven Factors Analytical FrameworkComplementing the backward design model by Wiggins and McTighe (2005) [30], we developour goals as a first step for our proposed first-year undergraduate happiness and wellbeing course.The Seven Factors Analytical Framework conceptualized by us in a previous study [31] and seenin Figure 1 helped us develop six goals for our course. The framework was conceptualized basedon an exploratory study involving undergraduate engineering students’ interviews. The study isexplained in the methods section below.The seven factors
, no. 4, pp. 335–361, 2006.[16] A. Collins, J. S. Brown, and S. E. Newman, “Cognitive apprenticeship: Teaching the crafts of reading, writing, and mathematics,” in Knowing, learning, and instruction. Routledge, 2018, pp. 453–494.[17] M. I. Campbell and K. J. Schmidt, “Polaris: An undergraduate online portfolio system that encourages personal reflection and career planning,” International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 21, no. 5, p. 931, 2005.[18] B. Sattler, D. Kilgore, and J. Turns, “I have never spent time to think about what i have gained from my projects: Linking portfolio development and life-long learning,” in 2010 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE). IEEE, 2010, pp. T3H–1.[19] A. Thompson, B
stimulate thought about theunique challenges encountered by Black students when navigating their engineeringenvironments. Furthermore, to maximize the impact of the work, we plan to partner with and leverage theexpertise of ethno-theater experts from academic cluster. If we wish to elevate the counternarratives ofpeople of color in ways that challenge the perpetuation of systemic racism, we must continue to find theseams of research and art to fully explore the true potential for impact. This work is a steppingstonetoward that goal.Most importantly, ethno-drama as a non-traditional mode of dissemination has the potential for morecritical engagement beyond academia. Microaggression, role negotiation, hypervisibility vs invisibilityand other
-0.6 D2 369 4.92 1.47 -0.6 -0.55 D3 373 5.03 1.5 -0.63 -0.41 E1 375 4.9 1.76 -0.41 -0.89 E2 374 3.46 1.6 0.48 -0.43 E3 375 3.77 1.66 0.25 -0.81We initially conducted a model containing the five factors and all planned items. However oneitem (E4) had inadmissible negative variance [35], and so we removed it and respecified themodel.We examined goodness of fit indices, comparing a one-factor model to the theoretically-derivedfive-factor model. The fit indices are found in table 3. A significant χ2 indicates
contexts • ABET 5: Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives • ABET 7: Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategiesCommunication, ethics, teamwork, and learning strategy development have been identified askey elements of success in the engineering workplace [4]. By incorporating these elements ofprofessional development into undergraduate curriculum, students have time to learn and grow inthese areas before they enter the workforce. This combination of technical and professional skilldevelopment helps to launch recent graduates into successful careers
. These include elements such as the quality of mentors [20], the ability toestablish trusting relationships between minority students and mentors across lines of difference [21], the limitedavailable time for mentoring activities [19], and engagement beyond departmental sanctions [22]. Literature shows alack of involvement of students and faculty in curricular or planning decisions [23] that could lead to disengagedparticipants [24]. In addition to the challenges of non-involvement, few programs look to improve the performanceof faculty mentors or cultivate a mentoring community [25]. Research suggests that effective involvement in suchdecisions could create a sense of community and perceptions of shared responsibility [26]. To reap the benefits
student's academic career fosters early network building and canstrengthen their sense of identity within the major and the university. It's common for alumni tosay that they remain in touch with the friends they met during their undergraduate years incollege. Lastly, all accredited engineering programs must incorporate teamwork into theircurriculum since the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) mandatesunder Criterion 3 that student outcomes include "an ability to function effectively on a teamwhose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment,establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives." [8]. In summary, teamwork in engineeringeducation is not just a pedagogical tool but a
level and critical thinkinggroups. Lab6, Lab7, and Lab8 show no significant difference for all three groups whichrequires revision if instructors plan to use it in the future. Table 8. Difference evaluation in lab assignments for SWEN 310 course Assignment Diff vs. CT Diff vs. OS CT vs. OS N Lab1 0.02 0.00 0.02 7 Lab2 0.14 0.04 0.10 7 Lab3 0.06 0.00 0.00 8 Lab4 0.17 0.00 0.00 9 Lab5 0.07 0.00 0.00 8
upon the steps we have taken toidentify this model, we plan to examine patterns of students changing mindset, especially growthduring design course experiences.References[1] International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, Standards for technological and engineering literacy: The role of technology and engineering in STEM education, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.iteea.org/STEL.aspx[2] ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission, "Criteria for accrediting engineering programs," Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Baltimore, 2016. [Online]. Available: http://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/[3] D. P. Crismond and R. S. Adams, "The informed design
negative potential (N) and typically peaksbetween 100 and 300 milliseconds after stimulus onset.In a prior investigation [24], we conducted an ERP-based study to assess the impact of indoortemperature on the inhibition control ability among engineering students [24]. Cognitive inhibitioncontrol denotes the capacity to consciously suppress or override automatic thoughts, impulses, orbehaviors that might be irrelevant or unsuitable within a specific context [25-26]. This abilityforms an integral part of the executive functions, encompassing higher-order cognitive processesvital for self-regulating, planning, problem-solving, and overall academic achievement. Ourmethodology involved employing the Stroop/Reverse Stroop paradigm to evaluate
, and contributes to the existing knowledge gapabout marginalized populations’ experiences and success in engineering. Designing evaluationmethods to also allow research into student learning and identity formation is a powerful way toaddress this inequity. Our aim was to understand students’ individual research experiences alongside theirconceptions of what science is and their self-assessments of identity, sense of belonging, and 1professional skills. These insights serve as indicators of more valuable outcomes of learning andprofessional development than the common over-focus in REU program evaluation on whetherinterns plan to attend
Paper ID #41842Review of Sense of Belonging Relevant Concepts in STEM Higher EducationMrs. Xiaoye Yang, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Xiaoye yang is a Ph.D. student majoring in Research and Evaluation in Education at UMass Lowell. For over a decade, she has been involved in the language and education field holding various roles such as student, teacher, and researcher. She is a research assistant working at the center for program evaluation to conduct research on program evaluation methods as well as to offer evaluation planning, consulting, training, and services for the university, regional, and global
and support othersin makerspaces. Our future work will focus on analyzing the current data set further. ‘Reason forusing makerspace’ is just one of the broad codes from the interview analysis, and we plan to gothrough the broad codes using CCW as a framework. This set of interviews is within oneuniversity makerspace, so future work will also include a broad range of university makerspacesincluding university makerspaces from different regions and of different sizes. This work can beused to inform ways to amplify these funds of knowledge in makerspaces.References[1] M. E. Andrews and A. Boklage, “Supporting inclusivity in STEM makerspaces through critical theory: A systematic review,” J. Eng. Educ., p. jee.20546, Jul. 2023, doi
assessment items include Incorporating team awareness, the (1) product development teamwork training into ability to use teamwork quality; (2) group report; capstone courses can collaboration tools, (3) group presentation; (4) help students communication skills, the use of teamwork tools practically develop, planning ability, such as icebreaking and exercise, and improve interpersonal brainstorming; and (5) teamwork abilities and relationships, and writing team-building
slowlyincreased (Cunninghame et al., 2016), this group still remains largely underrepresented in STEMdisciplines (Moon et al., 2012). This discrepancy in representation reflects larger issues ofmarginalization in STEM fields and higher education at large. Current support structures fordisabled people remain ineffective, as accessing necessary resources requires navigatingphysical, cultural, and bureaucratic barriers (Groen-McCall et al., 2018). These barriers onlycontinue to widen for disabled students planning to pursue engineering careers (Prema & Dhand,2019), as seen in the high unemployment rate for disabled scientists and engineers, which isgreater than that of the entire U.S. labor force (Lee, 2010; NSF, 2017). Yet, disability is rarelyincluded
. Beyer, “Gender differences in causal attributions by college students of performance oncourse examinations,” Current Psychology, vol. 17, pp. 346-358, 1998.[34] V. L. Pateland G. J. Groen, “The general and specific nature of medical expertise: A critical look,” in K. A. Ericsson and J. Smith (Eds.), Toward a general theory of expertise: Prospects and limits, Cambridge University Press, 1991, pp. 93-125.[35] C. M. Seifert, A. L. Patalano, K. J. Hammond, and T. M. Converse, “Experience and expertise: The role of memory in planning for opportunities, “in P. J. Feltovich, K. M. Ford, and R. R. Hoffman (Eds.), Expertise in context, AAAI Press/MIT Press, 1997, pp. 101-123.[36
thegeneralizability of BSTiE to other communities. Nevertheless, BSTiE serves as a building block andmotivation toward understanding the thriving process for Hispanic students in engineering programs atPWIs, Native American students in engineering programs at PWIs, and other marginalized communities.Future WorkA limited body of work studies the university's role in facilitating thriving for Black students. This paper isa foundation to emphasize the need to look towards the university when considering how Black studentexperiences can be enhanced. We aim to build on this foundation by studying institutional support forthriving spaces for Black students. We plan to explore how universities can best support MEPs aspre-designated places of thriving for Black
managementapproaches and the importance of empathy when managing conflict. The implications of thesefindings are discussed in the paper, along with directions for future research.Keywords: scenario-based learning, conflict management, pedagogy, teamwork, instructionaltechnology, Menti, teaching and learning, Industrial and Organizational Psychology,interdisciplinaryIntroductionTeamwork is considered one of the key competencies engineering students should developduring their undergraduate educational experience. The ABET competency related to teamworkstates that students should develop “an ability to function effectively on a team whose memberstogether provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals,plan tasks, and meet