have shown thatengineering students are under the impression that engineers are supposed to think, feel, and act ina certain way [21]. The clash between traditional engineering norms (i.e., self-reliance, problemsolving and resilience) and the idea of seeking help from a mental health professional could resultin engineering students feeling that seeking help might “be a sign of weakness” or that it would“go against the norms of the engineering culture.” Engineering students that are naturally drivenby their personal success and competence may fear possible career implications of help-seekingand that it might “result in me being discriminated against in academic/professional settings.” Thiscould contribute to the culture of silence around
assessment;artificial intelligence in educationIntroduction Research indicates that college and engineering students often lack essential skills requiredby employers, such as communication, decision-making, problem-solving, leadership, emotionalintelligence, and social ethics [1], [2]. This gap between college preparation and career demands isparticularly evident in the engineering field, where technical knowledge is prioritized over softskills like creativity, innovation, leadership, management, and teamwork [3]. Moreover, the shiftfrom traditional instruction to skill-based curricula has gained momentum in educational settingsto center the learner in education. This approach encourages students to engage in hands-onactivities, problem
opens avenues for future research to explore the dynamics of how socialmedia campaigns can effectively promote STEM education and careers, particularly in terms ofengagement strategies and content optimization.Research ImplicationsImprovement of engagement and communication strategies in educational settings allows forgreater success for both the students and the educator. The analysis of students’ tweets and othersocial media information [22] can inform educators and institutions about the real-time concernsand experiences of new students, guiding the development of targeted support systems, curriculumdesign, and student engagement strategies. For instance, understanding the prevalent themes instudents’ social media discussions can help create
empowering engineering education scholars to be more effective at impacting transformational change in engineering and developing educational experiences that consider epistemic thinking. She develops and uses innovative research methods that allow for deep investigations of constructs such as epistemic thinking, identity, and agency. Dr. Faber has a B.S. in Bioengineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education from Clemson University and a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. Among other awards for her research, she was awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2022 to study epistemic negotiations on interdisciplinary engineering education research teams.Lorna Treffert, University
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
looking at how mastery learning shifts instructors’ beliefs about teaching practices and assessments.Sharona Krinsky, California State University, Los Angeles Sharona Krinsky is an instructor and course coordinator in the Mathematics department at California State University, Los Angeles and the co-PI of the NSF funded project ”Commitment to Learning Instilled by a Mastery-Based Undergraduate Program (CLIMB-UP). She works with faculty on redesigning courses to utilize the principles of mastery-based grading in order to enhance student success and enable increased equity, inclusion, and access to careers in STEM fields for students from historically underrepresented groups. Sharona is a founding organizer of ”The
theTop Hat textbook in comparison to the traditional textbook. However, students felt more engagedwith the course and material when using the Top Hat textbook.IntroductionStatics and Mechanics of Materials I is a foundational class for many sophomore students whohave just entered an engineering program at the authors’ university. This course is taught to adiverse group of engineering disciplines, including but not limited to mechanical, biological,chemical, industrial, and electrical engineering students, as well as engineering science majors.The knowledge gained herein provides the foundation for many other topics covered later in theiracademic careers—the retention of this information is crucial to their future success. This coursealso sets
,” in Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), Lincoln: IEEE, 2021, pp. 1–8.[12] J. P. Gee, “Chapter 3 : Identity as an Analytic Lens for Research in Education,” Rev. Res. Educ., vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 99–125, Jan. 2000, doi: 10.3102/0091732X025001099.[13] H. B. Carlone and A. Johnson, “Understanding the science experiences of successful women of color: Science identity as an analytic lens,” J. Res. Sci. Teach., vol. 44, no. 8, pp. 1187–1218, Oct. 2007, doi: 10.1002/tea.20237.[14] Z. Hazari, G. Sonnert, P. M. Sadler, and M.-C. Shanahan, “Connecting high school physics experiences, outcome expectations, physics identity, and physics career choice: A gender study,” J. Res. Sci. Teach., p. n/a-n/a, 2010, doi: 10.1002/tea.20363.[15
for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her career in higher education began at Howard University as the first Black female fac- ulty member in the Department of Computer Science. Her professional experience also includes Winthrop University, The Aerospace Corporation, and IBM. She is a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University (B.S., ’00) and North Carolina State University (M.S., ’02; Ph.D., ’05), becoming the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in computer science at the university and 2019 Computer Science Hall of Fame Inductee.Anna Romanova, Winthrop UniversityPhilip NelsonDr. Siobahn Day Grady, North Carolina Central University Siobahn is the first woman computer science Ph.D. graduate from North Carolina Agricultural and
will be useful in my future career. 6. I feel prepared before coming to lecture. 7. I need to seek out material beyond what is provided by the instructor. 8. It is hard to pay attention for a full lecture. 9. I can understand examples covered in lecture. 10. In class, I can identify previous concepts that are important to the task at hand. 11. I am satisfied with the quality and content of lecture activities. 12. I prefer traditional classes over flipped classes. Questions 1 and 2 directly measure work-life balance. Non-traditional students haveworkloads that affect their retention and engagement [1]. Questions 3 and 4 indirectly measurework-life balance by assessing factors influenced by the ability to dedicate time to
– Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program.Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University Catherine 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, 2024 Exploring Engineering Graduate Students’ Perceptions of
University Angela (Angie) Minichiello is a military veteran, licensed mechanical engineer, and associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. Her research examines issues of access, equity, and identity in the formation of engineers and a diverse, transdisciplinary 21st century engineering workforce. Angie received an NSF CAREER award in 2021 for her work with student veterans and service members in engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Systematized Literature Review on Problem−Solving in STEMEducation Exploring the Impact of Task Complexity on Cognitive Factors and Student EngagementAbstractThe profound
practitioners, as engineers frequently start theircareer as recent students. Prior work [4] has shown that some practicing engineers continue toneglect variability later in their career—the results from this study suggest that features ofengineering pedagogy may contribute to this behavior. However, future work with direct study ofpracticing engineers is necessary to fully understand their views on the relevance of variability toengineering practice.All three student participants described concrete ways in which variability seemed relevant (ornot) to engineering practice (RQ 1), and the specific experiences that influenced their views (RQ2). Prior evidence suggests that variability has not been considered relevant to certain quantitiesin engineering
participated in co-op earned higher GPA’s, had higher starting salaries but tooklonger to complete their undergraduate programs [9]. Similarly, Fogg & Putnam [10] found thatthe earnings of bachelor’s degree recipients who were employed full time after graduation weresignificant influenced by the quality of co-op jobs. In a large multi-institutional survey,Anderson and colleagues [11] identified that participation in WIL influences students’ academicchoices to better align with career choices and has a positive impact on their overall satisfactionsand success.Unfortunately, descriptions of student experiences engaged in design tasks during WILopportunities are scarce; Litster et al. [12] highlight that there are very few publications thatfocus on
conocimiento [24]. I began my engineeringeducation career by studying the ways in which different ways of knowing, doing and beingimpact engineering narratives and practices, with a particular focus on dismantling dominantdiscourses that (re)produce deficit models.As a critical scholar invested in racial equity, my broad aim is to elevate these students’voices, epistemologies, and help (re)frame Latino/a/x engineering students as holders andcreators of knowledge [25-27] that should be acknowledged in our pursuit of educationalequity in engineering. My research opposes the notion that students possess inherent deficitsthat must be “fixed.” Instead, I argue that these deficit ideologies further marginalize studentsand perpetuate false models of
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
Paper ID #42487Engineering Students’ Engagement and Learning Outcomes: A TypologicalApproachDr. 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, competency development, and career development; student data analytics; and scholarship of teaching and learning.Dr. Greg Evans P.Eng., University of Toronto GREG EVANS PhD, P.Eng, FCEA, FAAAS is the Director of the Institute