Paper ID #43247Impacts of Near-Peer Mentoring Between Graduate Students and UndergraduateTransfer Students in Engineering and ComputingShannon Conner, Clemson UniversitySkylar Hubbarth, Clemson UniversityDr. D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University Dr. Boyer is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering & Science Education in the College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences at Clemson University. His work focuses on how technology supports knowledge building and transfer in a range of learning environments. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Impacts of
, and Minor in Chinese History from the University of Virginia in 2002, and earned the PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2015. During the nine-year interim between degrees, he was a development engineer with Dell in Austin, Texas, where he worked on high-speed digital design and virtualization technology for multiprocessor servers. He joined Purdue in 2015 as an Assistant Professor, and he was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in 2022. Dr. Rispoli’s research focuses on novel hardware and methodology for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). He is particularly interested in anatomically-tailored radiofrequency coil design for high-field studies, methodology for parallel
Paper ID #43390Increasing Teaching Efficacy in Engineering Graduate Students through theDevelopment and Facilitation of Summer Middle and High School STEMExperienceDr. Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dr. Jamie Gurganus is a faculty member in the Engineering and Computing Education Program. She is the Associate Director STEMed Research in the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT). She also serves as the Director for the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) in the graduate school. Her research is focused on solving problems relating to
them to disengage from the field. [1] Additionally, amore profound issue of student attrition has been identified.[2] The professionalidentity of engineering PhD students is not only integral to their academic andprofessional success, but also acts as a driving force for technological innovation andadvancement. As engineering disciplines become increasingly diverse and complex,distinct training methods and disciplinary characteristics are playing a larger role inshaping the professional identity of these students. However, despite a large numberof studies focusing on doctoral training or professional identity, there is a relative lackof research on how engineering PhD students form professional identity in differentdisciplinary contexts.In
Paper ID #42158Unveiling the Crisis: Decoding the Working Conditions of Doctoral EngineeringStudents and the Call for Decent WorkMr. Rafael De Leon, The Ohio State University A current PhD student in engineering education at The Ohio State University, Rafael De Leon has spent much of his academic and professional career researching and analyzing energy technologies. He spent some time working at the National Energy Technology Lab (NETL) becoming familiar with how policy is influenced by engineers. His current research interests include graduate student working conditions and policy. He enjoys spending time with family and
2D transition metal dichalcogenides. She is a recipient of the NSF Graduate Fellowship.Crystal E Winston, Stanford University Crystal E. Winston is a fourth year PhD candidate in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Stanford University, Stanford CA, USA. Before pursuing the PhD, Crystal received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge MA, USA in 2019 and an MPhil degree from Imperial College London, London, UK in 2021. Crystal’s research interests include origami robot design and haptics. Crystal’s research is supported by the Stanford Graduate Fellowship and the Stanford Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education Fellowship.Rachel A. G. Adenekan, Stanford
Paper ID #36888Returning and Direct Pathway Students: How the Decision-Making Processof Engineering Master’s Degree Pursuit Is Influenced by IndustryExperienceAlayna Grace WanlessDr. Diane L. Peters, Kettering University Dr. Peters is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University.Dr. Elizabeth Gross, Sam Houston State University Elizabeth A. Gross MLIS, PhD is currently assistant professor of Library Science and Technology at Sam Houston State University and engineering education researcher. She achieved her doctoral degree in learning design and technology from Wayne State Unive
Paper ID #42628Skill Development of Engineering and Physical Science Doctoral Students:Understanding the Role of Advisor, Faculty, and Peer InteractionsAbdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Abdulrahman Alsharif is a research assistant for the Engineering Education Department and a PhD candidate at Virginia Tech.Dr. Maya Denton, University of Oklahoma Maya Denton is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Pathways in the Gallogly College of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, and her M.S. in Environmental Engineering
. Introduction In higher education, a growing body of research focused on diversity and equity hasexplored the educational benefits of an inclusive learning environment [1]. As it relates tograduate education in engineering, attention has similarly been paid to creating inclusive learningenvironments and supporting the full participation of students. In a report titled “Graduate STEMEducation for the 21st Century”, the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine(NASEM) mentioned that, in an ideal STEM (science, technology, engineering, andmathematics) graduate education system, “Students from all backgrounds would fully participateand achieve their greatest potential during their educational experience through
has focused on introducing new functionality and novel processing of glass, and making glass education available worldwide freely. For the last several years, he has been advocating for use-inspired research, and led the development of a new STEM doctoral workforce training model: Pasteur Partners PhD (P3) based on Industry-University partnerships. He is an author/editor of 12 patents, 10 books and over 400 research publications on glass science, technology and education.Volkmar Dierolf, Lehigh University Volkmar Dierolf is a Professor of Physics a Distinguished University Professor of Physics and Materials Science & Engineering at Lehigh University, where he has been a faculty member since 2000. He received
collective impact activities that expand the national pipeline into STEM careers. College student development and Faculty career development are central themes across her body of work.Dr. David K. Pugalee, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Dr. David Pugalee is a full professor, and Director of the Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (STEM) at UNC Charlotte. The recipient of millions of dollars in grant- funding, Dr. Pugalee has also published works on STEMPraveen Ramaprabhu Praveen Ramaprabhu is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Sciences at UNC Char- lotte, where he heads the Laboratory for Multiscale Computational Fluid Dynamics (LMCFD). Starting with his
Assistant Professor of Engineering at Cal State East Bay. I received my doctorate in Architectural Engineering at Penn State with a minor in Educational Psychology. I am strongly focused on my teaching and research. In my teaching, I strive to provide an engaging and active learning experience to my students, by applying innovative technology and researched pedagogi- cal interventions. I translate this passion for pedagogy in my research by evaluating the intersection of innovative technology and learning.Tiffany A. Mathews, Pennsylvania State University Tiffany A. Mathews is the Director of the Office of Science Engagement in the Eberly College of Science at Penn State. Her focus is helping undergraduate find research
. 089484532211237, Sep. 2022, doi: 10.1177/08948453221123789.[4] R. Livinƫi, G. Gunnesch-Luca, and D. Iliescu, “Research self-efficacy: A meta-analysis,” Educational Psychologist, vol. 56, no. 3, pp. 215–242, Jul. 2021, doi: 10.1080/00461520.2021.1886103.[5] H.-B. Sheu, R. W. Lent, M. J. Miller, L. T. Penn, M. E. Cusick, and N. N. Truong, “Sources of self-efficacy and outcome expectations in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics domains: A meta-analysis,” Journal of Vocational Behavior, vol. 109, pp. 118–136, Dec. 2018, doi: 10.1016/j.jvb.2018.10.003.[6] L. Lunsford, “Doctoral Advising or Mentoring? Effects on Student Outcomes,” Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 251–270, May 2012, doi
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. His work includes the history, philosophy, and social studies of science, engineering, and medicine; the history of philosophy in the 19th and 20th centuries, especially the work of American pragmatist philosopher and progressive pedagogue John Dewey; and theory and method in cognitive science. Prior to taking up a position at SIUC, Dr. Brown was Professor of Philosophy and History of Ideas and Director of the Center for Values in Medicine, Science, and Technology at The University of Texas at Dallas.Nicholas Raphael Gans, The University of Texas at Arlington Nicholas Gans is Division Head of Autonomy and Intelligent Systems at the University of Texas at Ar- lington Research
Paper ID #38851Literature Exploration of Graduate Student Well-Being as Related toAdvisingDr. Liesl Klein, Villanova University Liesl Krause-Klein is a assistant teaching professor at Villanova University in their electrical and computer engineering department. She graduated from Purdue University’s Polytechnic institute in 2022. Her research focused on student well-being. She is currently in charge of curriculum for capstone projects within her department.Dr. Greg J. Strimel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Greg J. Strimel, Ph.D., is an associate professor of Technology Leadership and Innovation and program
Paper ID #41393Pathways to Entrepreneurship (PAtENT): Addressing the National AcademiesRecommendationsDr. David K. Pugalee, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Dr. David Pugalee is a full professor, and Director of the Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (STEM) at UNC Charlotte. The recipient of millions of dollars in grant-funding, Dr. Pugalee has also published works on STEM teaching and learning.Praveen Ramaprabhu Praveen Ramaprabhu is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Sciences at UNC Charlotte, where he heads the Laboratory for Multiscale Computational
, she works as a Doctoral Researcher and Adjunct Professor at Louisiana Tech University’s DECODED Lab, focusing on VR flight simulation programs. She has also worked as Executive Director leading public relations and scientific research for the SGWCD for fifteen years. Lindsay holds a Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management, a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business. In addition, she holds black and green belt six-sigma certifications.Dr. Kelly B. Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University Dr Kelly Crittenden is a member of Louisiana Tech University’s Integrated STEM Education Center (ISERC), and is the Harrelson Family Professor of engineering. He is also the
, the Department of Defense, the Microelectronics Center of North Carolina, North Carolina State University, and Howard University. Dr. Gloster has served on the program committee for several international conferences and received best paper and presentation awards. He has received numerous fellowships and distinguished awards, including his selection to the Becoming a Provost Academy sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Under his leadership, two new programs (BS in Computer Engineering and BS in Information Technology) were started as strategic initiatives to increase enrollment and national ranking. Dr. Gloster holds two US patents.Dr. Matthew Bonner Aurelius McCullough
Paper ID #42435Applied Capstone Project for Working Professionals: A Decade of Experiencesin Design, Execution, and Creating Value for EmployersDr. Bharani Nagarathnam, Texas A&M University Dr. Bharani Nagarathnam is an Associate Professor of Instruction and Associate Director of Master of Industrial Distribution program at the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. He is the co-founder of the Talent Development Council that works with Distributions on Talent acquisition, management, and development practices. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in
Associate Professor and the Fornelli Engineering professorship holder at the Civil Engineering department, Kansas State University. Parameswaran’s research interests pertain to all aspects of biological wastewater treatment and sustainable resource recovery from wastes using novel environmental biotechnology platforms. He is an international expert in the implementation and long term operation of Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactors (AnMBRs) and currently operates a pilot scale system at K-State’s north agronomy farm to treat swine lagoon wastewater, with efforts currently supported by the DoE’s IEDO office. His research interests also include: anaerobic digestion, pretreatment technologies for bioprocessing of wastes and
. However,over the next year, the diverging and evolving instructional concepts and methods werepurposely restructured into a series of courses along distinct tracks to advance the professionaland career objectives of Ph.D. and MS students. Students from different engineering disciplinesshared a standardized professional platform where they can learn, practice, and master goodcareer practices instead of seeking individual sources to gain proficiency.In an era of constant technological advancements, the future of engineering education lies inembracing good communication skills to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Producingwell-prepared graduates to tackle the challenges of the ever-evolving industry and researchaspects is an asset to the
Paper ID #41241Preferences of Returners and Direct Pathway Students for Online vs. In-PersonMaster’s ProgramDr. Elizabeth Gross, Sam Houston State University Elizabeth A. Gross MLIS, PhD is currently associate professor of Library Science and Technology at Sam Houston State University and engineering education researcher. Her doctoral degree is in learning design and technology from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. Other interests include AI in education and information literacy.Dr. Diane L. Peters, Kettering University Dr. Peters is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University
Paper ID #39749Faculty Perception of the GRE as a Graduate Admission RequirementAnimesh Paul, University of Georgia Animesh was born in Tripura, India, and raised in a liberal modern ”brown” military upbringing. He prefers the pronouns ”He/They” and considers himself a creative, sanguine, and outgoing individual. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Technology focusing on Electronics and Electrical Engineering from KIIT University. He is now a part of the Engineering Education Transformation Institute as a Ph.D. student under the advisement of Dr. Racheida Lewis. His research is in Engineering Education, focusing
an ethnographic study of the interplay between ethics and imagination in engineering research. As an extension of this work, I am closely collaborating with engineers and other technologists on issues related to the future of work and technology. In addition, I am a co-PI on an NSF-funded graduate research training program on robots in the future workplace, and a co-PI on an NSF-funded research project on platform design for nonprofits. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 ConGrad: A Graduate Education Framework for Convergence Research and Experiential Learning Tess B. Meier, Ceren Yilmaz-Akkaya, Yunus Do˘gan TellielAbstractGraduate STEM programs
Paper ID #44473The Graduate Student Role in Undergraduate Research Mentoring: A SystematicLiterature ReviewHayden Ross Asbill, Campbell UniversityMitchell Ann Letchworth, Campbell UniversityDr. Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University Anastasia Rynearson is an Assistant Professor at Campbell University. She received a PhD from Purdue University in Engineering Education and a B.S. and M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Her teaching experience includes outreach activities at various age levels as well as a position as Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at
graduate programs still operate within primarily disciplinary-based organizational systems that impact scholars’ abilities to engage in interdisciplinary work at the expense of meeting disciplinary expectations[4], [5], [10], [19], [32],[33], [34]. Moreover, students graduating from interdisciplinary programs still struggle to develop positive senses of identity, belonging, and motivation in interdisciplinary research communities– all of which are necessary for pursuing interdisciplinary work as early-career academics[7],[35], [36]. The challenge is particularly acute for graduate students in engineering and STEM (i.e., Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. These areas of study
reviews in software engineering–a systematic literature review,” Information and software technology, vol. 51, no. 1, pp. 7–15, 2009.[27] Y. Wang, D. Liu, H. Qu, Q. Luo, and X. Ma, “A guided tour of literature review: Facilitating academic paper reading with narrative visualization,” in Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Visual Information Communication and Interaction, 2016, pp. 17–24.[28] S. Mysore, M. Jasim, H. Song, S. Akbar, A. K. C. Randall, and N. Mahyar, “How data scientists review the scholarly literature,” in Proceedings of the 2023 Conference on Human Information Interaction and Retrieval, 2023, pp. 137–152.[29] I. Kuon, R. Tessier, and J. Rose, “Fpga architecture: Survey and challenges
Paper ID #43763Integrating and Thriving in the First Semester as an International GraduateStudent in the United StatesDr. Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton Dr. Philip Appiah-Kubi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology (EMST). He has served as coordinator for three undergraduate programs and Director of two Graduate Programs. From fall 2021 to spring 2023, Philip served as the inaugural director of the interdisciplinary Stitt Scholars Program and held a joint appointment with the School of Engineering (SoE) and the School of Business Administration (SBA). In
Paper ID #42011Faculty Perspectives on Their Role in the Training of STEM Doctoral StudentsZilong Pan, Lehigh University Zilong Pan is an assistant professor of teaching, learning and technology, his research focuses on emerging educational technologies and innovative methodological approaches in educational practices and studies in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) disciplines.Anand Jagota, Lehigh University Anand Jagota is Vice Provost for Research and the Robert W. Wieseman Professor of Bioengineering and of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Lehigh University. His training is in
leverages his experience teaching engineering science courses to bridge the gap between theoretical, well- defined coursework and ill-defined, sociotechnical engineering practice. He received a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Michigan, and a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to re-joining Michigan, he was an instructor in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Graduate student myths: interpreting the PhD student experiencethrough the lens of social media, memes, and stereotypesAbstractIn graduate student-oriented online spaces, students often portray themselves as