Paper ID #32258Minority Student Experiences in Engineering Graduate Programs:Socialization and Impact on Career TrajectoriesDr. Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Amelink is Associate Vice Provost for Learning Systems in the Office of the Provost at Virginia Tech. She is also an affiliate faculty member in the Departments of Engineering Education and Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Virginia Tech.Dr. Mayra S. Artiles , Arizona State University Mayra S. Artiles is an assistant professor in engineering at the Polytechnic School of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
Paper ID #26898Revising the Dissertation Institute: Contextual Factors Relevant to Transfer-abilityMr. Juan M. Cruz, Virginia Tech Juan M. Cruz is an assistant professor of Electronic Engineering at Universidad Javeriana in Colombia and a Ph.D. candidate of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He has a B.S. in Electronic Engineering and a Masters in Education from Universidad Javeriana in Colombia, His research interests include using system thinking to understand how instructional change occurs, faculty development process, and faculty and students motivation.Ms. Mayra S. Artiles , Virginia Tech Mayra S. Artiles is
underrepresented groups in engineering, effectiveness of active learning strategies, and engineering in PK-12 education.Alin Wakefield, University of California, Davis Alin Wakefield serves as the Research and Graduate Studies Development Coordinator in the College of Engineering at UC Davis.Dr. Jean S. VanderGheynst, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth Jean VanderGheynst is Dean of the College of Engineering and Professor of Bioengineering at the Uni- versity of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, and Adjunct Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the University of California, Davis. Prior to joining UMass Dartmouth, she was Executive Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Engineering and
Paper ID #26450Creating a Successful Pathway to Graduate Studies: The Student IntegratedIntern Research Experience (SIIRE)Dr. Carol S. Gattis, University of Arkansas Dr. Carol Gattis is the Associate Dean Emeritus of the Honors College and an adjunct Associate Pro- fessor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Her academic research focuses on STEM education, developing programs for the recruitment, retention and graduation of a diverse population of students. Carol also serves as a consultant specializing in new program development and grants. She earned her bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degrees in
has worked with graduate recruitment and admissions for more than 10 years. One of her key roles is to support students as they learn about and apply for graduate study. She has traveled internationally and presented to students on three continents on preparing for graduate school.Dr. Phillip S. Dunston, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Phillip S. Dunston is a Professor in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, where he also holds a joint appointment in the Division of Construction Engineering and Management. He obtained his doctorate from North Carolina State University and served on the Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty at the
Paper ID #27132Impact of Research Experience Programs on National and International Un-dergraduate Engineering StudentsDr. Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University Dr. Richard got his Ph. D. at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1989 & a B. S. at Boston University, 1984. He was at NASA Glenn, 1989-1995, worked at Argonne National Lab, 1996-1997, taught at Chicago State University, 1997-2002. Dr. Richard is a Sr. Lecturer & Research Associate in Aerospace Engi- neering @ Texas A&M since 1/03. His research is focused on computational plasma modeling using spectral and lattice Boltzmann methods for studying
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large response rates (i.e. not skip logic based). Thisrestricts the number of responses used for analysis as well as the ability to test the surveyinstrument’s factor structure in its entirety. This means that there may be larger underlyingthemes that we cannot pull out or important themes present in these opt in items that will beoverlooked. References[1] S. Lipson, E. Lattie, & D. Eisenberg, “Increased rates of mental health service utilization by US college students: 10-year population-level trends (2007–2017),” Psychiatric Services, vol. 70, no. 1, pp. 60-63, 2019.[2] S. Lipson & D. Eisenberg, “Mental health and academic attitudes and expectations in university
that hinder or support role identitydevelopment in graduate school. In addition, this framework for engineering graduate student identity development has thepotential to increase understanding of doctoral students’ experiences, particularly those ofhistorically marginalized graduate students, and how institutions may better support the identitydevelopment of all students. Furthering understanding of identity development in graduateschool supports the development of a more representative engineering workforce throughincreased understanding of the identity experiences of engineering doctoral students. Thus, thiswork may have implications for persistence and representation in graduate school and academia.References[1] S. L. Rodriguez, C
advanced education or career advancement. Many Morgan State University (MSU) graduate students come from economically disadvantaged families and have very limited financial support for their full-time graduate study. Some of them solely count on the scholarships provided by the school or have to take out student loans. Supported by National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM), NASA research grants and other Federal research grants, many MSU engineering graduate students have been involved in applied research projects with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Army Research Laboratory, and the local industry. These projects include but
convincing research gap in the introductory sections of the documents. Table 3shows the themes designated as Broader Impacts. These were determined by the NSF definitionof Broader Impacts, which was included in the Introduction, as well as open coding from theactivities that the participant described as contributing to the broader impact.Table 3: Broader Impacts Themes, Definitions, and Participant Examples Evaluation Criteria: Broader Impacts Theme Definition Example(s)K-12 Education Mention of outreach to “As I did as an undergrad during Engineering for Kids, I willand Outreach school-aged children, expose basic aspects of my
? What specific topics or information do you hope will be covered as part of the professional development activities during this summer research experience?The focus of the post-experience survey was to assess academic and developmental outcomesassociated with program participation, as well as students’ experiences. Many of the questionsfrom the pre-experience survey were repeated in the post-experience survey, which alloweddirect comparison of individual answers across the 10-week program. The post-survey alsoincluded a set of open ended questions: What part(s) of the summer program did you find most valuable or helpful? What part(s) of the summer program did you find least valuable or helpful? Please share any
master’sthesis students were more concentrated above the mean. As such, master’s thesis students aremore likely to associate with this factor when considering their ideal mentor. While the samplesize for the master’s student population is small, this finding still may hold true, and warrantsfurther analysis with larger samples to ensure its validity. Figure 2: Mann-Whitney U Test Independent-Samples Histogram comparing Graduate Degrees to Value me as a person and my professional goalsRace/Ethnicity: In the demographics, students were asked to select the race(s) that they mostidentified with. Of the responses obtained, students identified as either African American orBlack (n=4), Asian (n=18), White (n=26), and Other
experiences that caused them to see themselves as differentiated from the broader group ofresearch engineers. This within-group differentiation appears to be grounded in fairly routine experiencesas a member of an under-represented group in a STEM field. Ironically, despite the clear disempoweringimpact that these experiences can have, there is also some evidence that they may promote thedevelopment of alternative value structures and feelings of purpose related to STEM fields for membersof underrepresented groups. 15ReferencesAlexander, C. (2011) Learning to be lawyers: Professional identity and the law school curriculum. Maryland Law Review, 70(2), 465-483.Ancis, J. R., & Plillips, S. D
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, June 14-17, 2015, Seattle, WA5. J. Duke and D. Morris, 2002, “Assessing Undergraduate Mechanics Courses”, Proceedings of the 2002 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 16-19, 2002, Montreal, Canada6. D. Meyer,2006, “Strategies for Assessing Course Specific Outcomes”, Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 18-21, 2006, Chicago, IL7. M. Sanders, M. Thompson, M. El-Sayed, L. King, and M. Lindquist, 2006, “Assessing Interdisciplinary Engineering Capstone Project” Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 18-21, 2006, Chicago, IL8. S. Beyerlein, D. Davis, P. Thompson, M. Trevisian, and O. Harrison, 2006, “Assessment Framework for Capstone Design Courses”, Proceedings of
Austin BME graduate recruitment efforts.References1. Bell, S. M., Blumstein, J., Brose, K., Carroll, A., Chang, J., Charles, J., ... & Smith, R. (2014). Defining success in graduate school. Molecular biology of the cell, 25(13), 1942-1944.2. Kuncel, N. R., Hezlett, S. A., & Ones, D. S. (2001). A comprehensive meta-analysis of the predictive validity of the graduate record examinations: implications for graduate student selection and performance. Psychological bulletin, 127(1), 162.3. Ehrenberg, R. G. (2003). Method or madness? Inside the USNWR college rankings. Working Papers, 42.4. Howell, L. L., Sorenson, C. D., & Jones, M. R. (2014). Are Undergraduate GPA and General GRE Percentiles Valid Predictors of
, including: Please first indicate the amount you consulted with each of the groups below and the degree to which they were resistant or supportive of your decision to pursue a PhD. Please indicate how important each of these factors was in your decision to attend to graduate school prior to enrolling. Please indicate how much you used each of the following sources of information when you were selecting a PhD program. Please rate how important each type of information was when selecting a PhD program: Did you already know the topic of your dissertation work prior to beginning your PhD? Did you already know which professor(s) you wanted to work with prior to your PhD?Returners considered numerous factors
composition. The comprehensive revieweffort has gained traction and the first author has been asked to lead a university taskforce, onwhich the co-author has agreed to participate, to create a written comprehensive review ingraduate admissions plan for the university. Our goal is to create a plan that is adjustable basedon the needs and desired outcomes of each program.References[1] D. J. Ernst, E. Collins, A. Burger, and K. Stassun. (1/29/2018). Fisk-Vanderbilt Master's-to-Ph.D. Bridge Program. Available: http://fisk-vanderbilt-bridge.org/[2] C. Miller and K. Stassun, "A test that fails," Nature, vol. 510, pp. 303-304, 6/12/2014 2014.[3] K. G. Stassun, S. Sturm, K. Holley-Bockelmann, A. Burger, D. J. Ernst, and D. Webb
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, research has suggested a 30 kilometers or greatertidal fence along a dam or bridge more is required to achieve economic viability. For tidalturbines, velocities are dependent on the blade design and typically require velocities of 1m/s orgreater to generate effective electrical power. 3,4 Another tidal energy obstacle is the high initial project cost. For large scale projects, thecosts are usually $10 million USD or greater. Based on published data from the Bay of Fundy(located in Eastport, Maine) turbine project it is possible to calculate the simple payback for thisproject: $ 21,000,000 = $(0.215) (1,200 Homes) (10932 kW*Hr) (12 Hrs) ( X )Yrs kW*Hr
styles, and academic integrity.To build an effective supervisory relationship, first a workshop on Life as a graduate student isoffered. Students hear from senior graduate students on the challenges, opportunities, andsupport throughout grad studies. Additional topics of discussion include: 1) how to keep a happyand healthy life style, 2) where to get help? and 3) what are the opportunities for leadership orscholarship? The discussions are conducted in round table groups to provide an open format.The second workshop focuses on the supervisory relationship. This workshop is designed toteach students on their responsibilities as graduate students, and to give them a toolkit to build asuccessful relationship with their supervisor(s)/academic
Page 26.1685.6collaboration on paper search and selection very easy and transparent. An example of a well-organized submission on Zotero is given in Figure 1. The final product was a summary reviewreport along with annotated bibliography.Specific tasks for the instructor in our implementation included: 1. Defining a general research-like topic which will contain iSLR as part of it 2. Defining teams 3. Setting up collaborative tools (Zotero) 4. Selection and distribution of initial paper(s) 5. Engaging engineering area librarian 6. Following weekly program of tasks and deliverables (i.e. our protocol) 7. Weekly meetings with students 8. Assessment of final reports based on rubricIn
hisor her research abilities. For example, while a student in Category 1’s reliance on authority andconcrete rules might be less sophisticated than a more self-directed, self-assured approachevident in Category 3, learning from experts in the field and developing a familiarity withfoundational knowledge and skills in engineering is a key step in being able to progress as anindependent engineering researcher. Though students’ responses at a particular point in time maybe best represented by one category, it is possible and likely that students’ level of researchprocess sophistication will change over time as a result of their experiences.Though our process for classifying graduate engineering students’ research processsophistication was an
all the codinginstances.Table 1: Three examples of stories with their codes and IRR Post Story Coder L Coder G Coder S IRR # 1 My name is Gale. I'm a postdoc studying natural resource management, coping mechanism under 78.6% and I have ADHD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. coping represented/women I've seen therapists off and on since age 19, and never thought I needed mechanism/behaviora coping meds. But once I started grad school, all my normal coping mechanisms
talent at the crossroads,” National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine, Washington DC, 20115. W.B. Harvey, “American council on education (ace), minorities in higher education twenty- first annual status report (2003-2004),” American Council on Education, 1-100, 20056. P. Gurin, E.L. Dey, E.L. Hurtado, Gurin, P., “Diversity and higher education: Theory and impact on educational outcomes,” Harvard Educational Review, 72, 330-366, 20027. P. Gurin, B.R.A. Nagda, G.E., “The benefits of diversity in education for democratic citizenship,” Journal of Social Issues, 60(1), 17-34, 20048. A.L. Antonio, M.J. Chang, K. Hakuta, D.A. Kenny, S. Levin, & J.F. Milem, J. F. “Effects of racial