leadership skills [8], [10], [27]. West andcolleagues found an REU was able to help students develop skills directly related to theengineering of 2020 [10]. Their work further highlighted a need for engineering students to learntechnical skills in societal and professional contexts and practice interacting with people fromdifferent demographic backgrounds [10]. Prior research on undergraduate research experienceshighlights the impact of these experiences on diversity, equity, and inclusion in scienceeducation by providing students from underrepresented groups with opportunities forprofessional development and job attainment [29]. Undergraduate research experiences allowstudents from diverse backgrounds to develop skills such as critical thinking
practice paper presentsthe design and implementation of an identity-based engineering leadership instructional module,along with empirical evidence assessing its impact on student leader identity and understanding.While many university programs focus on leadership skills or behaviors, a growing literaturebase suggests that seeing oneself as a leader is a powerful influence on long-term leadershipdevelopment. Identity-- or how one sees oneself, and is seen by others, in society— providesinsight into the dynamic, multi-faceted and individual nature of leadership development. Thisresearch builds on emerging research that has identified potential features of an identity-basedinstructional approach, but it is not yet clear how one might operationalize
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communication in diverse contexts. ShDr. Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University & Carthage College Dr. Robert L. Nagel is Director of Engineering at Carthage College and Professor of Engineering at James Madison University. Dr. Nagel, a mechanical engineer by training, performs research on engineering student learning and engagement with a focus on interventions, pedagogies, and design methodologies. Through his research, he seeks to gain applicable knowledge for increasing student engagement and re- ducing barriers in engineering, design, and making. At James Madison University, Dr. Nagel has been KEEN Leader, sophomore design coordinator, and Director of the Center for Innovation in Engineer- ing Education. At
opportunities forfaculty members in other best practices, such as universal design for learning (UDL) and project-based learning [16]. PLTL leaders interact with diverse students and adapt different approachesto learning [17], relearning the subject matter more deeply. Teaching is a leadership skill of anyprofessional and requires training to ensure effectiveness [18]. The OL courses were redesignedto provide NEIL scholars extended leadership training as they worked in PLTL or other peermentoring roles, as well as taking leadership roles in research projects.PLTL and Peer MentoringPLTL is an instructional approach that provides an environment for students to work in teams toengage in problem-solving under the guidance of a 'peer leader'. A 'peer leader
, creating training that helps students learn how to best support each other when they make mistakes, creating training on respecting and appreciating differences among team members, and encouraging them to ask for help when needed. RHIT – At RHIT, opportunities include creating a learning experience to improve how teams handle mistakes, talk about tough issues, and take small risks. There are certainly opportunities for students to develop these skills because the students surveyed here were freshman design students—they will receive additional training and practice opportunities as they progress through their college careers. CPP – At CPP, opportunities include creating learning experiences
Paper ID #43830Evaluating the Impact of Teaching Undergraduate Engineering Students Strategiesto Become Leaders in Diverse EnvironmentsDr. Renee M. Desing, University of Washington Dr. Renee Desing is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington. Her research interests include diversity, equity, and inclusion in the engineering classrooms and workplaces. Dr. Desing graduated from Ohio State with her Ph.D. in Engineering Education, and also holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a M.S. in Industrial Engineering and
emphasizing ethics [6] and with calls for curricula that reflect a prominent need for ethicalreasoning in engineering practice (e.g., [7 - 9]). At the same time, recent studies suggest much work 8remains in establishing how to best deliver engineering ethics learning in programs [10 - 13]. Ongoing 11 12challenges include strengthening students’ sense of a pragmatic connection between ethical reasoningskills and their use in day-to-day engineering work [10 - 12], sharpening students’ recognition of whendecisions carry ethical implications [10, 11], and helping students to see ethics from beyond a lens ofindividual
a business ethos where inclusivity aligns with profitability and societal impact. Esteemed in academia, Dr. Simmons’ advisory role for numerous NSF grants underscores her reputation. Her expertise in deciphering industry challenges and tailoring solutions is unmatched, making her a sought-after consultant for academic institutions and businesses aiming to navigate the evolving engineering landscape. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 AI's Visual Representation Gap: Redefining Civil Engineering Workspaces for Early- Career WomenElizabeth VolpeElizabeth is a doctoral candidate at the University of Florida. Her research interests involveleadership
Comfort with Ambiguity aimed to build community and a sense ofpsychological safety in the course through mindfulness and was conducted by our teachingassistant based on her own work [31].The Impact Gap Canvas Workshop [19] guides students through a structured exercise that helpsstudents to gather knowledge on the current understanding of the problem, solutions that havebeen tried, and to work through the current gaps.The Workshop on Interview Skills introduced best practice for conducting expert interviews aswell as ethical considerations.The 5Rs Workshop helps students to elucidate the Roles, Relationships, Rules, Resources andResults of their system and to create a summative map [19]. This map is used in a Peer Feedbacksession.The Team Check-in