inequality, ignoring communityquestions and concerns, or failing to consider the consequences of communities when assessingprogram success [14]. The research tested CC with 150 students in two US universities through asurvey consisting of 46 items that capture systems of oppression in civil engineering throughthree indicators (Critical Reflection: Perceived Inequality; Critical Reflection: Egalitarianism;and Critical Action: Sociopolitical Perception). The study highlighted that such an instrumentcan also be used to assess ABET SOs 2 and 4.Baideme et al. conducted an evaluation on how group learning impacted the curriculum andcourses across junior- and senior-level environmental engineering courses at 14 institutions,considering ABET SO 5 which
was around the concept of belonging. Asmentioned in Sense of Belonging: A Vital Mental Health Concept, sense of belonging is “theexperience of personal involvement in a system or environment so that individuals feel themselvesto be an integral part of that system or environment” [24]. “I have heard at least most if not all my engineering female friends share that they feel they don’t belong in engineering. This is more universal amongst women from all backgrounds. In fact I had a boss, a woman, who suggested I leave engineering and consider other careers. This is after I already had received my PhD and had a string of accomplishments, patents, and scientific publications to my name. Unwrapping all these
Paper ID #42939Investigating Transition Phases: An Autoethnographic Study of InternationalWomen of Color Engineering Educators in the U.S.Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University Maimuna Begum Kali is a Ph.D. candidate in the Engineering and Computing Education program at the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education (SUCCEED) at Florida International University (FIU). She earned her B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Kali’s research interests center on exploring the experiences of marginalized engineering
includes the science from its scientific theories underpinsthe engineering design process, the technology as a product of science and engineering, andin turn, technological tools are used in science and engineering, the engineering usingscientific and mathematical foundations as well as technological tools, and the mathematicsusing in science, engineering, and technology [23]. For the participants, integrating STEMinto the school curriculum is important because it allows the disciplines of science,technology, engineering, and mathematics to be addressed in an interdisciplinary and holisticmanner. This promotes the development of soft skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and research, among
various authors, some of the competencies that a training program must haveare research, management, innovation in engineering pedagogy, time management,effective interaction, improvement of learning interactivity, systems analysis in education,psychology and pedagogical communication, interaction with interested parties, sustainabledevelopment, digital education, problem-based, project-based, and practice-orientedlearning, assessment of learning outcomes, course design, engineering innovationprocesses, and lifelong learning [4], [17].The IGIP Annual Symposium contributes to integration processes in professional trainingand promotes academic mobility. Engineering pedagogy centers are accredited according tointernational IGIP standards. An
ConvivenciaSocial.Program Models for International ExperiencesStudy abroad courses that are faculty led and short term are seen as one of the major vehicles forstudents to integrate an international experience in their curriculum. The opposite is true for theGlobalCUNY model, which consists of eight weeks or more of a research experience modeledafter the traditional REU programs. In earlier work, several essential operational elements wereidentified in the programming [43]. In the Colombia based programming, a site coordinator whoserves as a liaison to the host site’s international office is key. This role is sometimes filled by agraduate student who may also be conducting research with a host faculty. The internationaloffice is also crucial in securing housing
group does not lead toan enhanced understanding of the different cultures [21]. When not managed well, the result canbe a poor experience for the participants and significant loss of a learning experience. However,managed well, it could be an excellent learning experience and result in enhanced culturalcompetencies. In addition to the engineering content of the class, additional modules willreinforce this content and highlight the application of it at different stages of the course.Including team formation, ideation, decision methodology and writing stages. Additionally,intentionally integrating opportunities to reflect on individual and group performance and toconsider alternate perspectives will improve the student’s ability to perform in
STEM mentorship programs atUniversities in Austria and Germany. All four participants were women. Informal interviews were conducted in English, eliminatingany potential issues that could arise from language barriers during the transcription phase ofthis study. The interviewees were virtually interviewed via platform Zoom, and researchquestions were semi-structured with an open-ended format.Given that this study involved human subjects, we obtained IRB approval. Nonetheless, theinternational dimension of the study introduced a layer of complexity – a comprehensivereview and integration of the relevant policies and bylaws from Austria and Germany. Thispreparatory work was essential to ensure adherence to both local and international codes
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learners across globalcontexts, further work is needed to explore the implementation and adaptation of AL acrossglobal contexts (Mtika and Gates), particularly from the firsthand perspective of educatorsleading curricular transformation.To contribute to this gap in literature, our purpose is to describe the curricular design andimplementation of a bidirectional faculty development workshop, designed to support Malawianfaculty in integrating AL approaches into engineering courses. The faculty developmentworkshop was collaboratively led by Malawi-trained engineering faculty and United States-trained engineering faculty, providing an example of bidirectional knowledge-sharing on theimplementation of AL approaches across global contexts. Specifically
theoretical framework of this study is organized by major topics such as Education forSustainable Development, Sustainability Literacy, and the integration of ESD into curricula. 2.1 Education for Sustainable DevelopmentSustainability is a multidimensional concept [8]. Defining sustainability involves the adoption ofthree key dimensions that drive sustainable development (SD): environmental, social, andeconomic dimensions [8, 9]. Additionally, [10] stated SD is an endeavor to ensuring anequilibrium among economic growth, environmental integrity, and social well-being. As a result,understanding the environmental, social, and economic dimensions as well as theirinterconnections implies a certain level of complexity in the effort of incorporating
Knowledge with Essential Business Skills 4. Building Effective Leaders and CommunicatorsThe second pillar, nurturing global engineering competence, is of particular relevance to our courseand field experience. Through required international engineering field experiences like the onedescribed in our manuscript, students gain firsthand exposure to diverse cultures, engineeringpractices, and global challenges. This experience is integral to their development as well-roundedengineers capable of addressing complex, real-world problems in an increasingly interconnectedworld. Our course has been designed to align closely with the goals of the School of Engineering,ensuring that students not only receive a rigorous technical education but also develop
acres about 20 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. In 2002, following approval by thestate Department of Education, the college became Robert Morris University. From a School ofAccountancy with 26 students, Robert Morris University has grown to an enrollment of over3,400 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. Robert Morris University’s mission is tobe the gateway to engaged, productive, and successful careers and lives. True to its heritage ofprofessional education and applied instruction, Robert Morris University builds knowledge,skills, and citizenship and prepares students to lead with integrity and compassion in a diverseand rapidly changing world. Robert Morris University is a nationally ranked university thatcombines academic
). Throughout her engineering career, she has tried to integrate global engineering into her work. Most recently, she spent the final year of her PhD at the University of Cape Town, integrating her benchtop cardiovascular research into computational models. In 2018-2019, she spent a year living and working in Tanzania, in East Africa through the Fulbright US Scholar program, teaching and conducting clinical research. Now at UD, her scholarship work includes embedding global engineering opportunities into the engineering curriculum through study abroad programs, new courses, serving as an advisor for UD’s Engineers Without Borders, and hosting global design workshops. ©American Society for Engineering
MentorProgram [20, 23].IRAP/ELCIR includes course credit. Each participant must register for a research elective whichis conducted as an independent study course [14, 15, 20]. The elective can be taken for up to fourhours of credit [20, 24], although one hour is the typical load for an IRAP participant [14, 15].The course curriculum is adapted specifically to the IRAP process and spans three semesters,spring, summer and fall.IRAP/ELCIR’s spring activities are an “orientation and training workshop” [20]. These arefollowed in the summer by a “two-week trip to Yucatan in Mexico, where students take a classon introduction to research, visit research sites and tour cultural areas of Yucatan, includingUxmal, Chichen Itza, the cenotes and the Mundo Maya