Paper ID #24662Catalyzing Engineering Student Identity Development through an Indepen-dent Design ProjectMr. Kalen Kahn, U.S. Military Academy Kalen Kahn is a Cadet at West Point in his 3rd year of Mechanical Engineering.Lt. Col. Brian J. Novoselich, U.S. Military Academy Brian Novoselich is an active duty Army Lieutenant Colonel currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy (West Point). He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech in 2016. He holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering from The
Experience(REEFE) during my graduate educational journey on “who I am” and “who I want to be” as anaspiring faculty member in the engineering education community. The autoethnographic studyincludes analysis of interviews conducted at the beginning, middle, and end of the professionaldevelopment experience and weekly reflective journals to identify significant interactions thatinfluenced my construction, negotiation, or rejection of professional identities. In addition, thepaper discusses how my identity development through this experience has informed mydissertation direction for degree completion. This study intends to highlight the benefits ofprofessional development opportunities through avenues beyond coursework and researchprojects to encourage
AC 2012-5183: EASING INTO ENGINEERING EDUCATION: AN ORIEN-TATION PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE STUDENTSStephanie Cutler, Virginia TechWalter Curtis Lee Jr., Virginia Tech Walter Lee is a Graduate Assistant and doctoral student in engineering education at Virginia Tech. His pri- mary research interests focus on diversity and student retention. He earned a B.S. in industrial engineering from Clemson University.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa McNair is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Her research includes interdisciplinary collaboration, communication studies, identity theory, and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include
. Page 23.146.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Am I a Boss or a Coach? Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates in ResearchAbstractYOU’RE@CU is a mentoring program in which graduate students are paired with 1st or 2nd yearundergraduate engineering students to conduct research is now entering its third year ofoperation at The University of Colorado Boulder. The undergraduate mentees benefit fromexposure to a research community and the process of doing cutting-edge engineering research,while the graduate student mentors benefit from the experience of being a mentor, defining aproject and guiding a novice engineer through the ups and downs of doing research
Paper ID #19000Getting Great Recommendation Letters: A Practical GuideDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engi- neering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands- on
Florida International University (FIU). Her research interests span the fields of Computing and Engineer- ing Education, Human Computer Interaction, Data Science, and Machine Learning. Previously, Stephanie received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Neuroscience from the University of Miami, in addition to B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science from FIU.Dr. Monique S. Ross, Florida International University Monique Ross, Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences and STEM Transformation Institute at Florida International University, designs research focused on broadening par- ticipation in computer science through the exploration of: 1) race, gender, and disciplinary identity; 2) discipline
graduate studies in Engineering Education. Her research interests include emotion in design and empathetic classroom practices.Ms. Gina Marie Quan, University of Maryland, College Park Gina Quan is a doctoral candidate in Physics Education Research at the University of Maryland, Col- lege Park. She graduated in 2012 with a B.A. in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research interests include understanding community and identity formation, unpacking students’ re- lationships to design, and cultivating institutional change. Ms. Quan is also a founding member of the Access Network, a research-practice community dedicated to fostering supportive communities in under- graduate physics departments, and
Paper ID #32612First Year Engineering Student Advice for Succeeding in Online CoursesMiss Amanda Marie Singer, Michigan Technological University Amanda Singer is an Environmental Engineering master’s candidate at Michigan Technological Univer- sity. She graduated in 2019 from Michigan Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineer- ing. Her current research focuses on perceptions of first year engineering students on the engineering disciplines, service learning outcomes and online education. She will be attending Ohio State University in Fall 2021 to pursue a PhD in Engineering Education.Dr. Michelle E. Jarvie
Dean’s Ambassador Program seeks to enhance leadership developmentand foster a spirit of pride among undergraduate as well as graduate students within the Batten College ofEngineering and Technology and the ODU community.● Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE): SAE provides students a hands-on opportunity to applyclassroom knowledge to real-world projects for international competitions.● Student Government Association (SGA): SGA recommends, promotes and advises the development ofrelevant programs and services; a medium between student body and university administration.● VEX U Robotics Team: Students from a variety of majors (not only engineering) who design, build andprogram robots for tournament competitions.● Engineering Makerspace and
to affect what majors students are more likely to select. Becausethis decision process is so complex and it may be affected by many different concepts,understanding a model that captures how students make this decision is an important challenge toconsider.Applying to MajorsOrr et al. [11] discuss how universities utilize different processes for students to enter anengineering major, specifically describing the most common processes used. Through aquantitative study on the differences between first-year engineering (FYE) programs, directmatriculation (DM) programs, and post-general education (PGE) programs, Orr et al. [11] foundsignificant differences between them. FYE programs had more students graduate in their firstchoice of major
practices by learning from evidence-based techniques and approaches within the field. We work to help our community stay current on well-founded best practices by critically engaging with recent literature and hearing from experts within the engineering education sphere. · We grow through effort and persistence: We cultivate a growth mindset culture, seeking development and improvement in our understanding and practice of engineering pedagogy. The canon of engineering education research is always growing, so we continue to grow along with it and stay up to date via journal club and cutting-edge discussions. · Our community makes us strong: We strive to build a supportive space for students and educators alike to learn from one
Leader, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Claire Leader is an undergraduate architectural engineering student at California Polytechnic State Uni- versity, San Luis Obispo. She serves as an advisory member for the College of Architecture and Environ- mental Design’s (CAED) Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (SDEI) Committee and represents the CAED as a board member for the Student Health Advisory Committee. As a Peer Health Educator, Claire advocates for the wellbeing of university community members. She has worked with elementary, middle school, and high school students through STEM-oriented outreach programs with Cal Poly’s chapter of Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Upon graduation
, particularly architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) women. In February 2019, Andrea received the prestigious National Science Foundation NSF - CAREER award to research professional identity development processes in undergraduate AEC women. She has also received grants from East Coast Construction Services, Engineering Information Foundation, and the National Association of Home Builders. In 2019, Andrea received the Outstanding Young Investigator award for both North Carolina A & T State University and the College of Science and Technology. In 2018, she was selected as a 2018 National Science Foundation - NC A & T ADVANCE IT Faculty Scholar. She also received the 2018 CoST Teaching Excellence Merit