in Engineering Education from Purdue University.Chrystal S JohnsonSiddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Project DECIDE: A K12 Civics and Engineering Education Curricular Partnership (Works in Progress)IntroductionMany have expressed concern about ethics and civic-mindedness of engineers and theirreflection on their responsibility and public impact of their work[1]. Universities hope tograduate ethical engineers, but may not have intentionality about the education towards civicresponsibility. Lin and Hess[2] argued that civic responsibility requires special attention inengineering education. Hess and Zola[3] found that few youth
humanistic approach to engineering education, it is a suitable frameworkto evaluate the impact of sociotechnical engineering courses (i.e., a humanistic approach toengineering education) on students’ attitudes toward and perceptions of engineering.Furthermore, this framework explicitly describes and explains the possible connections betweenstudents’ attitudes toward and perceptions of engineering, making it appropriate for a studyinterested in exploring these relationships. The framework has been used to guide how weconceptualize sociotechnical engineering. The instrument used for this study included items andconstructs that align with all three dimensions of Fila et al.’s [1] framework.MethodsSurvey responses collected from undergraduate
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specificity without the formalized structure required by asystematic review (Arksey & O’Malley, 2005; Borrego et al., 2014; Grant & Booth, 2009;Samnani et al., 2017). ScLRs are particularly useful for quickly mapping out key concepts,existing literature, and evidence to identify gaps in current research defined by a specificresearch question (Arksey & O’Malley, 2005; Samnani et al., 2017). Our study used Arksey andO’Malley’s (2005) ScLR framework (Figure 1), which recommends a five-stage protocol forconducting a scoping review: (1) identify research question(s), (2) identify relevant studies, (3)select relevant studies, (4) chart the data, and (5) summarize and report the results. Figure 1further details the process used in our
within interdisciplinary tracks may have difficulty navigating the epistemologicalassumptions and expectations of their professors.Conceptual framework In our study, we adopt a modified typology of epistemologies expressed in Cruz et al.’s(2021) work on student epistemologies. While they acknowledge that it is difficult to list allepistemologies (and that what precisely counts as an epistemology is contested), they provide auseful framework for this study. Specifically, they highlight nine epistemological positions: Positivism: A belief that there is an objective truth that can be discerned throughscientific methods. Knowledge is gained by understanding that objective truth. Post-positivism: A relaxed version of positivism
Commendation Medal for his work troubleshooting and repairing the Moored Training Ship 635’s reactor and electrical distribution faults. Following his transition from active duty, Bryan earned his PhD as a member of both the Computation and Advancement of Sustainable Systems Lab, where he developed a new method for distributed system demand estimation, and at the Sustainable Design and Manufacturing lab, where his work focused on increasing System of System resilience. Bryan’s work has been published in the Journal of Industrial Ecology, Journal of Mechanical Design, and IEEE’s Systems Journal. At Embry-Riddle, Bryan’s current work is focused on investigating the use of biologically inspired design to increase the
24 25 24 25 25 25 27 27 272018 29 28 29 24 25 25 25 25 25 27 27 272017 29 27 28 23 24 24 24 25 25 27 27 27Relationships between Spatial Skills and Semantic and Phonemic FluenciesResearchers conducted a study that examined verbal skills, spatial skills, and their relation toproduction of hand gestures [23]. In that study, verbal skills were categorized as semantic, thesize of vocabulary, and phonemic, how effectively an individual can form a cohesive sentence.For example, a semantic task would ask the participant to name animals, and a phonemic taskwould ask the participant to name words that begin with the letter “s.” These tasks are normallytimed (e.g
conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and donot necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. 1Fisher identified significant gender differences in major selection for male- and female-identifiedstudents in computing based on individuals’ attention to “computing with a purpose” [9].However, it is important that we recall Slaton’s cautions against the operation of essentialismwithin this approach to diversity and inclusion and not predicate calls for change on a “naturaldifference” in approaches to engineering, rather we call for a change in values for liberation [10].Our department is at the beginning of a multi-year journey of
provided an example of how “bigdata” and algorithms determine credit scores: “The algorithm that's used to determine that is so mysterious. No one really knows what's going into it and how different companies aggregate that data and make a determination on someone[’s score]. A lot of people say the algorithm isn’t going to discriminate, but [it can]” (P02 White man domestic student).The concern regarding the inner workings of AI models and smart devices was intensified amongECE students who, reflecting on their own lengthy training, realize that most users lack thisexpertise and might unknowingly expose themselves to risks. “All of us are using small AI toolsat home with Siri and Alexa, and I feel all these tools are
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carry cultural and historical meaning,shaping our practices, thinking, and interactions with the world. When navigating conceptssuch as technological stewardship, clear definitions enable us to critically engage with themand to communicate our own ideas more effectively. Without a clear understanding of thehistory and contexts of technological stewardship, it can be challenging to make sense of itsdynamic and evolving nature, and to engage in meaningful scholarship or critique of theconcept. We argue that understanding the roots and contexts of the term, including itsmultiple intended purpose(s) and audience(s), is essential to realizing the potential oftechnological stewardship approaches in engineering education.We find the TSPP – a program
Effective & - Build connections with peers in the course via discussion. Enduring Advocacy - Provide feedback on course outline (first opportunity for co-creation). - Discussion on critical pedagogy as it pertains to the How We instructors’ advocacy framework, both as an example of Conceptualize what they will be asked to do (with a framework of their 2 Advocacy: choice) and to deepen their understanding of the current Frameworks & course’s guiding principles. Scholars - Opportunity to dive deeper into particular framework(s
Cultural Anthropology),particularly experiences I had had analyzing material culture in an archaeological methodscourse, (3) my experiences studying the anthropology of ethics and poststructural theory duringmy Master’s program in social anthropology at a postcolonial university (University of CapeTown), and (4) my experiences conducting design anthropology methods throughout my doctoralresearch, which forms the basis for this paper. I was and remain interested in examining therelational process of learning, especially as it relates to ethics, and the modes by whichdesign(er)s change and grow. In other words, my aim in my doctoral research was to interrogatethe relational process of becoming in the context of design.I am primarily concerned in
Grant No.2306178. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendation expressed in this materialare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References[1] J. Trevelyan, “Transitioning to engineering practice,” Eur. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 44, no. 6, pp. 821–837, Nov. 2019, doi: 10.1080/03043797.2019.1681631.[2] Z. S. Byrne, J. W. Weston, and K. Cave, “Development of a Scale for Measuring Students’ Attitudes Towards Learning Professional (i.e., Soft) Skills,” Res. Sci. Educ., vol. 50, no. 4, pp. 1417–1433, Aug. 2020, doi: 10.1007/s11165-018-9738-3.[3] R. P. Aleman and et al, “Mind the Gap: Exploring the Exploring the Perceived Gap Between Social and Technical Aspects
generation of engineers inbeing successful and healthy members of society.Acknowledgements The authors thank the students in the two courses for their thoughtfulreflections about the mental wellness activity. The authors also thank the reviewers for theirdetailed feedback.References[1] R. Manderscheid, C. Ryff, E. Freeman, L. McKnight-Eily, S. Dhingra, and T. Strine, ‘Peer Reviewed: Evolving Definitions of Mental Illness and Wellness’, Preventing chronic disease, vol. 7, p. A19, 01 2010.[2] K. J. Jensen, J. F. Mirabelli, A. J. Kunze, T. E. Romanchek, and K. J. Cross, “Undergraduate student perceptions of stress and mental health in engineering culture,” International Journal of STEM Education, vol. 10, no. 1, Apr. 2023. doi:10.1186
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Engineering, 3) and comparing these tocontent from the new study that is publicly available. An additional aim of this article is to raiseawareness of the upcoming NAE report and encourage thought-provoking discussions about it atthe ASEE 2024 Annual Conference.IntroductionEngineering has long been characterized by the benefits it imparts on society. As early as the1800’s when American engineers began to delineate professional guidelines and codes ofconduct, engineering has been associated with “societal uplift” [1, p. 2]. Current day, theforemost engineering professional societies have similar mission and vision statements such as“advancing engineering for the benefit of humanity” [2], “engineered and natural systemswork[ing] in harmony for the
designed to create a space for students to try on a criticalmindset about technology in their classes, so they may eventually take that perspective into theirinternships and careers [7,8]. The first feature aims to heal the modern mind/body fracture byhelping students develop a sense of how bodies and emotions contribute to knowledgeproduction and engineering design. The second feature provides students with analyticalapproaches grounded in STS theory (e.g., locating power, interpretive flexibility,democratization of S&T, etc.) to ask questions about their everyday encounters with engineeringeducation and technology. The third feature consists of data collection techniques (e.g.,interviews, participant observation, visual representations, etc
group. The majority of students provided responses on their quiz papers whichclearly demonstrated a failure to embrace the content of the quiz question(s); they would simplyprovide some response so they would get their B. Accordingly, although the source of 10% ofthe final course grade is different for the control and treatment groups, the effect on final coursegrades is at best very minimal.Regular writing assignment in the treatment group The main feature which differentiates the treatment group from the control group is thehomework. With the exception of a few additional problems over the course of the semester,students in the treatment group received the same homework problems as the students in thecontrol group. However, where the
sexual identity—intersect with STEM-related areas of inquiry. Using a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives, WGS 250 investigates how STEM fields both shape and are shaped by ideas and assumptions about gender and identity. Topics include feminist critiques of science, intersections of gender with technology design/use, gender and the built environment, and links between gender and “doing” STEM. Learning Outcomes: ● Demonstrate an understanding of core critical concepts in the field(s) of feminist STEM studies, particularly critiques of objectivity, neutrality, and evidence. ● Identify and articulate the mutually constitutive intersections of social categories
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