Delaware. She specializes in the development of mixed methods research designs for educational research.Dr. Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Ph.D., is Professor of Science and Engineering Education in the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences at Towson University. She has integrated engineering into courses for PreK-8 teacher candidates, developed and directed a graduate STEM program for PreK-6 teachers, and partnered with teachers to implement PreK-8 science-integrated engineering learning experiences. She has authored numerous engineering-focused teacher practitioner articles, chapters, and research articles, and presents her research regularly through the ASEE Pre
management. Her work is primarily in manufacturing and healthcare delivery operations. She worked in sheet metal manufacturing and pipe fabrication industry as a process engineer for several years. She obtained her Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering and M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Binghamton University (SUNY); and her Bachelor’s is in Computer Engineering from Bogazici University.Dr. Ronald S Harichandran P.E., University of New Haven Ron Harichandran is Dean of the Tagliatela College of Engineering and leads several curricular and student support efforts in the college including the mentorship programs described in this paper.Dr. Stephanie M Gillespie, University of New Haven Stephanie Gillespie is the
Paper ID #42072Building an Identity in the MakerspaceDanielle Francine Usinski, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Danielle Usinski is an undergraduate research assistant in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. She is currently in her final year and is set to graduate with her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering in May 2024. Next year, she will be graduating with her Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering in May 2025.Dr. Jessica E. S. Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Jessica Swenson is an Assistant Professor at the
Tech University Virgil Orr Professor of Chemical Engineering Director of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Improving First-Year Engineering Student Success with Targeted Financial Assistance, Supplemental Instruction, and Cohort Team BuildingAbstractThis complete research paper assesses the first-year implementation of an NSF-funded S-STEMeffort, the SUCCESS Scholars Program (SSP), established in the Fall of 2022 at Louisiana TechUniversity.Louisiana Tech University is a Carnegie High Research Activity University that hasapproximately 20% of its 7500 undergraduates as engineering majors, is geographicallydistanced
communication. Additionally, the authors identified supplemental themes such asprototyping (P), sustainability (S), project management and economics (PM), ethics (E), and theinclusion of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) issues.Introduction/MotivationThe purpose of this study is to explore and document types of projects implemented in first-yearintroductory engineering courses. Many engineering courses have well defined content and donot greatly vary from university to university. For example, many required, discipline-specific,junior-level civil engineering courses focus on the content covered in that discipline on theFundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Additionally, engineering faculty preparation oftencomes in their specialty
researchshould explore how to best support student peer mentors in their role in ways that help breakdown the cultural stereotypes that pervade the profession while supporting student agency andlearning in the space.Acknowledgement – This material is based upon work supported by the National ScienceFoundation S-STEM program under Grant No. 1834139. Any opinions, findings, andconclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References[1] K. Sheridan, E. Halverson, B. Litts, L. Brahms, L. Jacobs-Priebe and T. Owens, "Learning in the making: A comparative case study of three makerspaces.," Harvard Educational Review, vol. 84, no. 4505-531
instruments to assess the relationshipbetween PMP participation and individual-level persistence predictors, such as engineeringidentity, sense of belonging, and student thriving. Future longitudinal analyses that trackstudents’ enrollment in the school of engineering and time-to-degree completion will also revealif supporting first-year students during their transition to college yields ongoing benefits as theyprogress through their academic careers.References[1] J. P. Martin, S. K. Stefl, L. W. Cain, and A. L. Pfirman, “Understanding first-generation undergraduate engineering students’ entry and persistence through social capital theory,” Int. J. STEM Educ., vol. 7, no. 1, p. 37, Aug. 2020, doi: 10.1186/s40594-020-00237-0.[2] S. Secules
].Diversifying the engineering workforce is not only beneficial for improving the social andeconomic mobility of historically marginalized racial groups, but it is necessary for theinnovation and technological advancements that are hallmarks of the U.S.’s globalcompetitiveness [12]. Identifying practices that effectively support traditionally underrepresentedstudents in engineering education is critical for improving their sense of belonging (both to theprofession and the institution), which can result in improved academic persistence and degreecompletion [13]. Interventions that target students during their first-year of college represent aparticularly salient strategy for broadening participation in engineering, as it is during this timethat students
research exists on its influence on classroom practices in first-yearengineering courses. The central question driving this research is: How does instructors'pedagogical knowledge influence their pedagogical practices for first-year engineering courses?For this study, we chose the model of teacher professional knowledge and skill (TPK&S), whichincludes pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). A descriptive case study was utilized as amethodology for this work to delve into the phenomenon. The context of the study was a first-year introductory engineering course offered at a large public research institution. This is a pilotstudy for an NSF-funded project “Advancing Student-Centered Teaching for DisciplinaryKnowledge Building in Engineering
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detail in Appendix A. Given the diverse socio-demographicbackground of the students in the mentoring program, their perceptions of how culturalbackground influences their relationship with their faculty and peer mentors will be addressed aswell (see Section 3 in Table 1). Lastly, students will be asked to provide an overall assessment oftheir mentoring experiences with both their peer and faculty mentors (see Section 4 in Table 1).As indicated in Table 1 (see Column 1: Item Focus), the majority of measures will be used toassess both faculty and peer mentoring experiences with the exception of a few measures thataim to assess aspects specific to the faculty or peer mentor relationship.Table 1. S-STEM mentoring survey measuresItemFocus Item
serves on the ASEE Board of Directors as Zone IV Chair.Anna WolffMr. Patrick Burnett, Whatcom Community College Pat currently teaches engineering at Whatcom Community College after 13 years of teaching in the En- gineering Department at Edmonds Community College, including holding the chair position. He earned an MS in Physics from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, and a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois of Urbana-Champaign. Over the past 7 years, Pat has been working with various K-12 organizations to incorporate engineering practices in classrooms as they incorporate Next Genera- tion Science Standards into their curriculum. Pat has served as co-PI on NSF S-STEM and STEP grants. Pat is
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of Engineering.Our study is guided by Allen et al.'s integrated framework for understanding sense of belonging,specifically focusing on opportunities to belong. Through in-depth qualitative interviews withfaculty and students, we aim to address two research questions: (RQ1) How are the differentfirst-year seminars at our institution understood and conducted? (RQ2) What aspects of theseseminars contribute to students' sense of belonging? As the university reshapes its engineeringcurriculum, this research provides insights into enhancing the transition experience and fosteringa supportive academic community for first-year undergraduate engineering students. The resultsmay also provide insights for other institutions in what works towards the
assignedgroups.Giving our UGTAs the opportunity to reflect on their social positionalities served as a platformto discuss inclusive leadership and teaching [15, 16, 23]. For the remainder of the time, theUGTAs were asked to reflect and discuss several prompts, including: 4. In reviewing the principles of inclusive leadership, which principle would I identify as a strength and where I feel the most comfortable? 4 5. Are there specific times where I felt this was affirmed? 6. Which principle(s) would I identify as an area of growth? 7. What actions can I take to grow in this principle?The day following the workshops, all UGTAs reconvened to share
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obstacle to success of students in general and students from underrepresented inparticular. The study included 10 sets of questions. Each set included a question that did not useengineering term(s), another question that used engineering term(s), and finally a question testingwhether the participants understood the engineering term. The study also included questionsabout participants’ demographic background.The study was administered to 1st year engineering students in mechanical and civil engineeringstudents in their first semester at university level. The data was then analyzed to find differencesin student performance for questions with and without engineering terminology. Anothervariable of interest was the effect of students’ demographic
ent assignment tasksKeeps the group on track by reminding them of ASSIGN Ongoingtheir roles and the due dates along the way,including sending a message on teams a daybefore every due date to the person(s)responsible.Reviews Step 2 and uses it is a guide to select All In Class 10/17ONE Issue/Problem that the group will focus on and/or 10/19Submits this cover sheet to Canvas once ASSIGN 10/19completedBrainstorms design criteria without worrying if All In Class 10/19they are specific or testableEdits design criteria to make them All By
Paper ID #38507Work in Progress: Knowing Our First-year Students, Meeting Them WhereThey Are, and Supporting Them for SuccessDr. Kathleen A Harper, Case Western Reserve University Kathleen A. Harper is the assistant director of the Roger E. Susi First-year Engineering Experience at Case Western Reserve University. She received her M. S. in physics and B. S. in electrical engineering and applied physics from CWRU and her Ph. D. in physics from The Ohio State University.Dr. Kurt R. Rhoads, Case Western Reserve University Kurt R. Rhoads, Ph.D., P.E. is the faculty director of the Roger E. Susi First-Year Engineering Experience
essential courses.Ultimately, the course's emphasis on practical, experiential learning aligns with the educationalphilosophies of smaller institutions, providing a unique opportunity for students to explore andunderstand the various engineering disciplines through collaborative projects, thereby enhancingtheir readiness for future academic and professional pursuits.AcknowledgmentThis work is an initiative supported by the Department of Education Title V grant for “City TechSTEM Success Collaborative” (2021-2026). Project number P031S2210228. Director: ShelleySmith.Thanks to Amy A. Germuth, Founder and President of EvalWorks, for her help in developing andanalyzing the student survey.References[1] S. N. Neagu, “The Motivational Factors Involved in
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Paper ID #39271Using Backwards Design to Redesign a First-Year Engineering Seminar toServe a Diverse Student Population ˜ University at Buffalo, The State University of New YorkMatilde Luz S´anchez-Pena, Dr. Matilde S´anchez-Pe˜na is an assistant professor of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo – SUNY where she leads the Diversity Assessment Research in Engineering to Catalyze the Advancement of Respect and Equity (DAREtoCARE) Lab. Her research focuses on the development of cultures of care and well-being in engineering education spaces, assessing gains in institutional efforts to advance
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