-design courses with instructor-centered approaches. This suggests a disconnectbetween planned, enacted, and experienced elements of curriculum and lifelong learningoutcomes [7]. More research is needed to understand how or why current and recent students’perceptions of the effectiveness of their programs and courses sometimes contradict purportedbest practices, and the implications for lifelong learning motivations and strategies.Marra et al. [30] also explored how the nature of an undergraduate engineering programimpacted alumni lifelong learning, focusing on the program’s emphasis on metacognition andreflection often facilitated through team projects. The researchers interviewed 15 recentgraduates (3-4 years post-graduation) in the United
, Computer Science is drastic [3]. Furthermore, girls andwomen did not retain their STEM majors [1], [4]. The effort of promoting STEM and roboticseducation should start with early childhood education (ECE) for many reasons: reducingnegative gender stereotypes [5], encouraging women and other marginalized groups'participation in STEM, achieving social justice purposes [6], etc. In this paper, we examinepreservice teachers' perception of STEM and robotics integration in ECE. The authors’epistemological, theoretical, and methodological foundation of this research was informed by theCritical Feminism. Literature ReviewCritical Feminist TheoryCritical Feminism is an ever-evolving and malleable theoretical framework
Paper ID #39300The Effects of a Spatial Thinking Curriculum on Low-Income SophomoreSummer ScholarsDr. Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University Marisa K. Orr is an Associate Professor in Engineering and Science Education with a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.Ms. Lauren Fogg, Louisiana Tech University Lauren Fogg is a 3rd-year Ph.D. student in Engineering with a concentration in Engineering Education at Louisiana Tech University. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Her research interests are diversity, gender equity
their intended degree program altogether. However,ECE 301 has pre-requisite relationships to several later courses in the EE curriculum because thematerial in this course prepares students for more advanced topics. The breadth of the course andthe need to integrate many knowledge bases—including physics, geometry, calculus, andcircuits—can contribute to an inherently challenging experience. ECE 301 instructors share acommitment to wanting to support students through this course. Nonetheless, the course hasdeveloped a reputation among students as a “weed-out.” Engineering education researchers havedocumented how gateway courses can have negative effects on students’ perceptions of theirbelongingness and their ability to succeed within the
,self-worth) [6].Sense of community is defined as “the perception of similarity to others, an acknowledgedinterdependence with others, a willingness to maintain this interdependence by giving to or doingfor others what one expects from them, and the feeling that one is part of a larger dependable andstable structure [7].” It is comprised of the following sub-factors [8], [9], [10]: 1. Membership: feeling that one has invested part of oneself. 2. Influence: sense of opportunity to affect outcomes. 3. Needs fulfillment: both individual and community needs are met reciprocally. 4. Emotional connection: shared history, personal investment, and quality interaction.Commuter students face additional challenges in integrating into
Paper ID #44329Appreciative Inquiry as an Intervention for Equity-Centered EngineeringEducation Research and PraxisAnn Shivers-McNair, University of Arizona Ann Shivers-McNair is associate professor and director of professional and technical writing in the Department of English and affiliated faculty in the School of Information at the University of Arizona, on the lands of the Tohono O’odham and Pascua Yaqui.Gimantha N. Perera, North Carolina State University Gimantha Perera is a Sri Lankan born researcher and educator from NC State University. He was inspired to be an engineer by his maternal grandfather Anil, who
Paper ID #38355Fostering Educational Equity in EngineeringMiss Katrina Marie RobertsonHadi Ali, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Hadi Ali is an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He studies the influence of the future of work on curricular innovation, with a focus on exploring the relationships between and among adaptability, risk taking and value making. In an effort to characterize engineering education as an (eco)system, his approach integrates analytical methods of data science to address changes in systems and society. More broadly, he is interested in
are currently researching interactions in makerspaces, efficacy of a teaching software in an engineering design course, and disability in STEM. Elisa is passionate about continuing efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology Roxanne Moore is currently a Research Engineer at Georgia Tech with appointments in the school of Mechanical Engineering and the Center for Education Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Computing (CEISMC). She is involved with engineering education innoDr. Katherine Fu, University of Wisconsin Dr. Kate Fu is the Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. From
Paper ID #37119Work in Progress: A Systematic Literature Review of EngineeringEducation in Middle School ClassroomsMrs. Natasha Lagoudas Wilkerson, Texas A&M University Natasha Wilkerson is a Ph.D. student in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in engineering edu- cation at Texas A&M University. She received her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and her M.S. in Cur- riculum & Instruction from Texas A&M University. She is the President of the Cosmic Leap Foundation, Director of Space Club, and Co-Founder of Vivify, LLC.Dr. Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez is an
. Kent J. Crippen, University of Florida Kent Crippen is a professor of STEM education in the school of teaching and learning at the University of Florida and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Towards A Survey Instrument For Use In Proactive Advising This paper focuses on developing a survey instrument to support proactive advisingstrategies based on data analysis. Proactive advising strategies aim to identify at-risk studentsearly, as these students often delay seeking support, and engage them effectively in the supportprocess[1]. An advising curriculum can be created to provide structure for the
Boomer is a graduate student completing his master’s degree in aerospace engineering at the University of Michigan. His focus in engineering education research has been towards bridging the gap between the undergraduate engineering curriculum and engineering industry practice.Cindy Wheaton, University of MichiganDr. 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
studies have pro-vided its meaning and how to implement it in the classrooms. Ennis (Ennis, 2018) pro-vided an actual meaning of critical thinking followed by a comprehensive investigationof a related program that aims to implement critical thinking across the curriculum(CTAC) called “The Alpha Conception of Critical Thinking”. Even though criticalthinking can be taught as a course, the amounts currently taught are arguably disap-pointing, so many instructors introduce it within their problem-solving and combineit with subject-matter instruction. To make appropriate incorporation of CT in teaching, some research studies sug-gested specific teaching approaches employing a critical thinking model. For instance,the proposed model by Zivkovil
inquiry assessment. She was awarded an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship in April, 2022, and aspires to continue in the research field and work for a university as a research professor and advisor.Dr. Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University Dr. Bodnar is an Associate Professor in the Experiential Engineering Education Department at Rowan University. Her research interests relate to the incorporation of active learning techniques such as game- based learning in undergraduate classes as well as innovation and entrepreneurship. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023AbstractThis systematic literature review is a theory/methods paper that addresses the state of currentliterature in engineering
profession, education, and research. She is presently a doctoral candidate in Curriculum and Pedagogy with a Collaborative Specialization in Engineering Education at University of Toronto. Her research in- terests include professional identity development, inclusivity, complex collaborations, global engineering education, global competence, international online collaborative learning, and learning communities.Dr. Glory Ovie, The King’s University Edmonton, Canada Dr. Glory Ovie is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Education at the King’s University Edmonton. She holds a PhD in Educational Research from the University of Calgary and a master’s from the State University of New York. Glory is a recipient of several grants
. 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
Quality Based on Team that could be useful for training Chinese engineers Spirit Training. Research in Higher working in the global context Engineering Education, (6), 103-108. Duan Guijiang, & Xu Shixin. (2012). Reported experience of an instructional team in the Improving students' teamwork ability by program Manufacturing Management Information reforming a capstone design course. Systems in reforming a mandatory capstone design course Research in Higher Engineering by integrating various team training tools and modules and Education, (1), 132-137. teamwork assessments Wan Baikun, Li Qing, Yang Chunmei, & Reported a course reform project in a biomedical
digital proficiency. accessibility issues are amplified.Conclusion and Future WorkThis mapping review shows how complex digital accessibility is in computing education. Thereview synthesized the current literature, revealing efforts to enhance the accessibility ofcomputing curricula to teach accessibility design principles with no practical implementation ofaccessible course content. The detailed analysis of the two papers by Lewthwaite et al. suggestreasons for why there is limited practical implementation, such as the absence of an accessibility-centric pedagogical culture and a standardized curriculum that integrates digital accessibilityeffectively. These gaps highlight the need for established pedagogical practices and a
studydemonstrated that students in the treatment group were engaged in active discussion and reflectionand showed higher scores for intercultural competence measured using Intercultural DevelopmentInventory (IDI). A similar study was conducted by Krishnan et al. [11] has also revealed theimportance of curriculum infusion and guided reflections in helping students develop interculturalcompetence. Both studies have emphasized that curriculum integration is an effective and moreeconomical method to impart intercultural learning. The prior studies [1], [4] conducted at theintersection of STEM and intercultural competence have revealed that infusing the concepts ofintercultural competence in pedagogy and allowing the students to reflect on their experiences
at the University of Michigan. She studies curriculum, teaching, and learning in college and university settings, particularly how facDr. Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan Joi Mondisa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering and an Engineering Education Faculty Member at the University of Michiganˆa C”Ann Arbor. Dr. Mondisa holds a PhD in Engineering Education, an MS in Industrial ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Receiving curricular messages: Engineering students’ understandings of valued practices in their fieldAbstractThis research paper examines the curricular messages perceived by students about
curriculum expert and a learning sciences researcher investigating learning, cognition and knowing in authentic practices. She is currently an Associate Professor in the area of Curriculum Studies at the Faculty of Education in Western University in Canada.Jingyi Liu, Nanyang Technological University Jingyi Liu is a master’s student at the National Institute of Education (NIE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). She is presently working on STEM+C educational-focused projects in Dr. Yeter’s Research Team at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. With a background in educational studies, Jingyi Liu brings a unique perspective to the role of technology in education, leveraging her expertise to explore
Paper ID #38459Work in Progress: Engineering Identity Development after Two Years ofUndergraduate EducationJanet Aderemi Omitoyin, Janet Omitoyin is a PHD student in the Department of Curriculum and Instructions, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). An astute scholar, Janetˆa C™s quest for a solution to the problems of mathematics learning based on her experience as a student andDr. Renata A. Revelo, The University of Illinois, Chicago Renata Revelo is a first-generation college student, migrated from Ecuador to the United States as a teenager with her parents and sister. She is the first in her family to obtain a
Paper ID #39845A Literature Review to Explore a Relationship: Empathy and Mindfulness inDesign EducationMs. Rubaina Khan, University of TorontoDr. Adetoun Yeaman, Northeastern University Adetoun Yeaman is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the First Year Engineering Program at Northeastern University. Her research interests include empathy, design education, ethics education and community engagement in engineering. She currently teaches Cornerstone of Engineering, a first-year two-semester course series that integrates computer programming, computer aided design, ethics and the engineering design process within a project
students and faculty, he aims to contribute valuable insights that can enhance support systems and resources available on campus. Through his academic endeavors and research pursuits, Hoc aspires to make a meaningful difference in promoting mental wellness within the academic environment.Dr. Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma Dr. Kittur is an Assistant Professor in the Gallogly College of Engineering at The University of Oklahoma. He completed his Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems and Design program from Arizona State University, 2022. He received a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Master’s in Power Systems from India in 2011 and 2014, respectively. He has worked with Tata
' contributions or scholarly achievements [27].Although there are mixed observations on how SMPs shaping the online learningenvironment and complementing in-class learning experiences, SMP use is changing thepractices in instructions in engineering education [28]. For STEM students, the growing needfor enhanced communication and interactions on SMPs makes it necessary to integrate onlinesocial networks into the classroom in a more accessible way, thus enhancing the traditionallearning environment [23, 29]. Mentoring in an online setting poses many difficulties eventhough online engagement offers different expected benefits. The potential interference ofincluding SMPs in the classroom is one of the main issues [30]. Another study exhibited thatover thirty
Paper ID #41602Characterizing Teamwork Dynamics and Computational Model-Based Reasoningin Biomedical Engineering ProjectsAbasiafak Ndifreke Udosen, Purdue University Abasiafak Udosen is a professional Mechanical Engineer in Nigeria and a doctoral research scholar at ROCkETEd laboratory, Purdue University, United States. He earned a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering and an M.Eng in Energy and Power Engineering both in Nigeria. Over the years he has had the privilege of teaching courses such as Thermodynamics, Measurement and Instrumentation, Engineering Metallurgy, System Design, and Quantitative research methods at the
in their own ways.Dr. Benjamin Ahn, The Ohio State University Dr. Benjamin Ahn is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University in the Department of Engineering Education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Re-imagining Behavioral Analysis in Engineering Education: A Theoretical Exploration of Reasoned Action ApproachIntroductionAs a discipline, Engineering Education continues to expand its reach, and subsequently, itsmethods of analysis. Integrating research from the behavioral sciences and psychology hasenhanced researchers’ capacities to explore the intricate and multifaceted behaviors inherent toengineering practice and education [1], [2], [3]. These
serving as potential research professionals in industry and academia. Their engagement ispivotal in sustaining the field's dynamism and fostering a workforce capable of meeting thedemands of an increasingly complex and globalized technological landscape [3]. Hence,understanding this demographic is integral to a holistic understanding of the broader landscape ofengineering programs in the U.S.Researchers have outlined international students' cross-cultural challenges, regardless of theircountry of origin or field of study [4]-[9]. For a substantial proportion of international students,both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, the process of interaction and adaptation to a newsociety has proven to be arduous [10], [11]. Furthermore, the
problems [1]-[8]. In The Engineer of 2020: Visions ofEngineering in the New Century [9], the National Academy of Engineering stresses thatcreativity is an essential quality of engineers that should be embraced and cultivated. Despite theincreasing calls for engineering education to engage students in curriculums that foster creativity[7], [10]-[13], engineering education does not place a strong emphasis on the development ofcreative skills and instances of explicit creativity instruction are scarce [14]-[16].In undergraduate engineering education, learning environments have been criticized for blockingcreativity due to their rigid instruction [17], outcomes-based course structure [18], lack ofacceptance of risky behavior [15], and inability to
their intentions for social impact in CS. We use these findings to suggest that CSsupport programs encourage their participants to form student-led, virtual communities forprofessional development, and engage socially-oriented individuals, respectively. Above all, weencourage facilitators of CS support programs and educational settings to remain strategic in thedesign of curriculums and environments. With an emphasis on changes in systems over students[26], [73], we believe that the field can resourcefully nurture the persistence of students ofdiverse identities, ultimately encouraging a future of equitable innovation in CS.References[1] T. Highfill and C. Surfield, “New and Revised Statistics of the U.S. Digital Economy, 2005–2020”, [Online
STUDENT RETENTION AND SATISFACTION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE SERVICE COURSES WHEN USING COMPETENCY-BASED GRADING AND ASSIGNMENT CHOICEAbstractEnrollment in introductory engineering courses, for non-Computer Science majors, often evokesapprehension, particularly when faced with the prospect of learning programming. The presenceof peers with prior coding experience can further compound these concerns. This study,applicable to a broad spectrum of engineering service courses, centers on student assignmentchoice within an undergraduate CS-1 curriculum. Guided by Self Determination Theory, weimplement assignment choice as a mechanism for students to chart a tailored path, selectingassignments aligned with course