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
incorporate the emerging best practices of QuantCrit [21]across the entire mixed-methods study to ensure the critical theory nature of the CCWM isreflected in any quantitative implementation of that theory. Recommendations are alsoincorporated from the work of Mejia et al. [3] for research integrating a critical perspective as weconsidered anti-deficit framing and critical theory questions in the development and design of themethods. Castillo and Gilborn [22] suggest considering five foundational principles whenadapting a critical theoretical framework to a quantitative study: 1) The Centrality of Racism, 2)Numbers are Not Neutral, 3) Categories are Neither Natural nor Given, 4) Voice and Insight, and5) Social Justice/Equity Orientation. A discussion
transformativelearning that occur during the pursuit of a doctoral degree [8]. In this paper, we describe thiscomplexity from the perspective of doctoral students. Graduate students can provide insightsregarding graduate programs' inner workings that directly benefit their institutions' academicprograms. For instance, analyzing the students' perspectives regarding courses, roles, andrelationships with supervisors is essential for programs to improve best practices [9]. In ourwork, we consider how our relationships with supervisors/mentors can influence the ways weconceptualize our development as researchers and designers.Graduate students are not just student researchers; they are developing faculty members andindustry professionals. Thus, many
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STEM education for future researchers. He is currently participating in an NSF-funded grant (#1923452) to spearhead research into middle school students’ digital literacies and assessment. Recently, Dr. Hsu has received a seed grant at UML to investigate how undergradu- ate engineering students’ digital inequalities and self-directed learning characteristics (e.g., self-efficacy) affect their learning outcomes in a virtual laboratory environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Hsu’s research interests include advanced quantitative design and analysis and their applications in STEM education, large-scale assessment data (e.g., PISA), and engineering students’ perception of faculty en- couragement and
, they also set the trajectory for what will be discoveredthrough the research enterprise. The tension of practicality alongside knowledge generation ispalpable in engineering research work, as engineering scientists often balance and blendpostpositivist and naturalistic approaches. Due to the applied nature of engineering research,engineering research work often takes a pragmatic approach, employing whatever epistemic andmethodological modes seem to best answer the question presented [54].Engineering Research FundingFunding availability and source hold a salient position in all threads of research work, and it is nodifferent for engineering. Research always comes at a cost to someone—Leydens and Lucenaraised the key question of who does
evaluating efforts across ERCs and the predictive validity of these outcomes on preparing thefuture engineering workforce. The next steps of this project will consist in the launch of ouronline platform which will host the MERCII Survey as well as other instruments designed byTEEC.References[1] D. Roessner, L. Manrique, and J. Park, “Economic impact of engineering research centers:preliminary results of a pilot study,” The Journal of Technology Transfer, vol. 35, no. 5, pp.475–493, 2010, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10961-010-9163-x[2] National Science Foundation, "Engineering Research Centers," National Science Foundation,[Online]. Available: https://nsf.gov/eng/eec/erc.jsp. [Accessed 24 January 2023].[3] J. Biancolo, "Best Practices Manual," Aug. 16
, especiallyfor students with disabilities.Recommended Pedagogical Practice: Teachers Should Be Considerate, Patient, andCreativeSome informants designed lesson plans with Frozen and Angry Bird themes. Researchers need torecognize that integrating STEM and robotics content in teachers’ curricula may not be as simpleand intuitive as it appears and will require conscious and consistent efforts on their side, whichshould be very much appreciated. At first sight, such connections may seem naive and furtherreify the gendered nature of STEM. But it is a critical first step for our informants to think aboutrobotic integration in their classroom and make the robotic experience relevant for their students.We understand that how our informants experience and
Universidad EAFIT (Medellin, Colom- bia). Juan holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University and an M.S. in Process En- gineering and Energy Technology from Hochschule Bremerhaven. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses for more than 10 years, Juan has over 6 years of experience as a practicing engineer, working mostly on the design and improvement of chemical processing plants.Dr. Michelle Soledad, Virginia Tech Michelle Soledad, Ph.D. is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Her research and service interests include teaching and learning experiences in fun- damental engineering courses, faculty development and support initiatives
impact and are impacted by graduate students’ mental healthand well-being, we can push for programmatic change and inform the development of methodsto train GPDs to implement evidence-based healing practices to support engineering graduatestudents.Methodology In this WIP, a scoping literature review was conducted using an adapted version ofArksey and O’Malley’s [23] five-stage approach of knowledge synthesis to identify researchgaps in the existing literature regarding the definition of GPD roles, responsibilities, andapproaches taken to promote healing using trauma-informed frameworks of care. Scopingreviews enable researchers to broadly map complex topics where many alternative study designsmay be appropriate [23]. In brief, the five
in whiteness and maleness [63], [64]. Whenwork exclusively considers engineering broadly, programmatic and curricular practices may bedeveloped that also support this narrow interpretation of interest and identity. Almost allparticipants mention an interest outside of engineering, fewer described this interest with adegree of commitment, and even fewer actually integrated this interest by pursuing it throughclasses, a minor, or a double major. A key reason for not doing so was the limitations of time intheir program and the fear it would impact their graduation time or cost them too much money.However, many participants had a math minor despite the lack of connection between it and theirinterests or goals. The ease of adding this minor
model has also been developed, refined, anddisseminated through multiple NSF grants, along with the US Department of Energy and theInstituteof Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)[6]. The approach is promising for Hispanic andunderrepresented students in STEM because it is structured to help students to acquire the skillsfor successful research participation and professional development rather than assuming thatprofessional skills have already been developed by graduation[5, 6, 7]. Research on ARG forHispanic students has shown positive results and is endorsed as a best practice by the CAHSI, aNational INCLUDES Alliance [8]. Studies have found that successful participation in the ARGmodel is associated with student growth and development
, Physics and Engineering, and Computer Science from Lansing Community College. Her research interests include the impacts of culture on students and their sense of belonging, graduate educa- tion, and the faculty experience. This work is motivated by her experience and training in student affairs and her enthusiasm for student development and inclusive environments. She is hoping to continue her work and research in an engineering education Ph.D. program in the coming cycle.Dr. Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan Erika A. Mosyjowski (she/her/hers) is the Research and Faculty Engagement Manager in the Center for Socially Engaged Design at the University of Michigan. She has a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from
program where they designed virtual creatures while considering biomechanics [14].ENA allowed researchers in these projects to quantitatively analyze how components ofKnowledge, Skills, Identity, Values, and Epistemology were related within the communities ofpractice – even in complex learning spaces. This success illustrates the potential of using ENA inpractice-based learning contexts as well.Study ContextTo assess the potential for using ENA and the five epistemic frame elements to analyzepractice-based learning, a preliminary study was carried out at Iron Range Engineering – anABET-accredited upper division engineering program that implements practice-based learning.After completing lower division coursework at a community college, students
. Participantsfound it difficult to extend their goals because graduation was so far away and there were fewopportunities for reflection within their programs. Implications from this work will help students,faculty, and administrators begin conversations about student goals and encourage students toengage in reflective practices to determine the value of the doctoral degree for them along withwhether their courses and research align with their goals.INTRODUCTION & LITERATURE REVIEW Attrition is high in engineering graduate programs. The 10-year completion rate forengineering PhDs is only 60% depending on the discipline [1], with attrition rates at approximately35% for women, 24% for men, and as high as 57% for African American engineering
conversation shifts about the content). By determining whether the codebook istransferable in the same context, we can provide evidence for its robustness and application inengineering educational contexts. Figure 1 shows an overview of the research process includingthe summer study. Figure 1. Overview of the research design.4.1. Research Context – TikTokTikTok is a popular, video-based social media platform where users create short video clips thatdescribe or show their experiences as a form of expression and has unique community interaction[60], [61]. TikTok, gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic [60] and continues to beone of the top apps on both the Apple App Store and Google Play (as of February 2023
. She is currently working with Dr. Marissa Tsugawa on Neurodiversity Research and Education. She believes that neurodiversity can help her better understand her younger brother’s condition (Asphyxiation) and respond to his basic needs because his mind works differently from everybody else’s due to which he unable to express his feelings and pain.kiana kheiriDr. Marissa A Tsugawa, Utah State University Marissa Tsugawa is an assistant professor at Utah State University focusing on neurodiversity and identity and motivation. She completed her Ph.D. in Engineering Education focusing on motivation and identity for engineering graduate students.Hamid Karimi, Utah State University I completed my Ph.D. in Computer
ASEE and represents ASEE on the Engineering Accreditation Commission. He was the 2002–2006 President of Tau Beta Pi and is a Fellow of the ASEE, IEEE, and AAAS. He was inducted into the ASEE Hall of Fame in 2023. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A novel research design: Using multilevel discrete-time survival analysis to investigate the effect of Calculus I on engineering student persistenceAbstractThe persistence of engineering students through graduation continues to be a concern in highereducation. Previous studies have highlighted a link between students’ performance inintroductory mathematics courses and graduation rates. Focusing on a crucial foundationalcourse within the
, persistence, and has beenlinked to a boost in students’ motivation to learn (Ditta, Strickland-Hughes, Cheung, & Wu,2020). Undergraduate research experience was also found to better equip students for graduateschool or careers (Sell, Naginey, & Stanton, 2017; Altman, et al., 2019). Through undergraduateresearch, students learn professional skills such as maintaining notes, identifying researchproblems, reading scientific literature, collaborating with peers in a research setting, and writingand presenting findings to an audience in their field of discipline (Carpenter & Pappenfus, 2009).Undergraduate research is said to be one of ten high impact practices shown to enhance andimprove college student performance and success (Kuh, 2008). A
education research. Her research interests include faculty change, 3D spatial visualization, gender inclusive teamwork, and study- ing authentic engineering practice. Dr. Panther has experience conducting workshops at engineering education conferences both nationally and internationally, has been a guest editor for a special issue of European Journal of Engineering Education on inclusive learning environments, and serves on the Aus- tralasian Journal of Engineering Education advisory committee.Prof. Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Heidi A. Diefes-Dux is a Professor in Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Food Science from Cornell
held fellowships in Ethics of AI and Technology & Society organizations.James N. Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology James Magarian, PhD, is a Sr. Lecturer and Associate Academic Director with the Gordon-MIT En- gineering Leadership (GEL) Program. He joined MIT and GEL after nearly a decade in industry as a mechanical engineer and engineering manager in aerospace/defense. His research focuses on engineering workforce formation and the education-careers transition.Dr. Alison Olechowski, University of Toronto Alison Olechowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineer- ing and the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP
other scenarios related to STEM or engineering education settings (Hertz,2022).Social Relations Model and Estimation The SRM represents a class of models investigating dyadic relationships within a groupof research subjects. While typically, dyadic relationships are defined as two-person interactionsand ratings for human-subject studies, the SRM can be used for other studies where the researchsubjects are animals or organizations, etc. The SRM has wide applications in psychology,economics, education, and other social sciences; and has been reviewed as a canonical way toinvestigate interpersonal relationships data stemming from a round-robin design (e.g., Kenny &La Voie, 1984; Kwan et al., 2008; Lüdtke et al., 2013; Martin, 2013
Paper ID #43899Stories of Appalachian Engineers: A Phenomenographical Study of AppalachianStudents’ Quest for Success in Undergraduate Engineering ProgramsMr. Matthew Sheppard, Clemson University I earned my B.S. in Industrial Engineering and my M.S. in Mechanical Engineering; both at Clemson University. I have several years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineer supporting process improvements, machine design, and capital project management. Now, I have entered into the Engineering and Science Education PhD program at Clemson University in tandem with teaching hands-on engineering principles in an undergraduate
and what attributes high-quality narrative smoothingdemonstrate [5], [7], [17]. However, in our practice, most texts and papers lack a strongarticulation and demonstration of various ways to smooth narratives, and do not offerdescriptions of the exact procedure through which narrative smoothing occurs. We thereforehave designed this paper with two ends in mind: First, to promote the credibility and viability ofnarrative analysis for engineering education researchers, there must be greater transparencyregarding how researchers go from a raw interview transcript to a publishable narrative. Second,researchers considering using narrative analysis methods will be more equipped to employ anddefend their methodological decisions in using narrative
significant Research and Practice Implications for these themes.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 Consultancy Services as an Assistant Systems Engineer from 2011–2012 in India. He has worked as an Assistant Professor (2014–2018) in the department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, KLE Technological University, India
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
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her substantial experience supporting students with disabilities, she has assisted faculty members in redesigning instructional content and syllabi to ensure digital accessibility. Furthermore, Elnara has conducted training sessions for instructors and textbook authors to enhance the representation of students with disabilities both in classroom settings and within textbooks. She is a Graduate Research Assistant in the Technology Leadership and Innovation program at Purdue University.Mr. Shawn Farrington, Purdue University Shawn is currently a Senior Lecturer at the Polytechnic Institute at Purdue University. He coordinates the core design thinking course as part of the Freshman Experience, teaches his sections, trains
excellence in teaching and learning [5]; (2) the absence of astandardized accessibility curriculum within computer science education; (3) a lack ofestablished best practices for accessibility; and (4) a considerable learning curve for educatorsadapting content to be fully accessible. These challenges suggest not only variability inimplementation but also a critical gap in the standardization of accessible educational practicesacross the field. Additionally, these challenges have been made even more difficult in the onlinelearning environment, where digital accessibility issues increase considerably. Despite thiscomprehensive discussion, these two studies demonstrate how little has been researched aboutthe pedagogical practices employed to make
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