and technologicalrevolution based on the digital technology and artificial intelligence, which brings aboutthe adjustment of economic structure and the transformation of the labor market. Onthe one hand, it increases the demand for technical talents and provides moreopportunities, especially for engineering students. On the other hand, it also brings greatchallenges to them. Therefore, how to promote engineering graduates’ employmentquality has become one of the most important issues. Engineering education in colleges and universities assumes the important task oftraining engineering science and technology talents, and plays an extremely importantrole in promoting future scientific technological innovation and long-term
Paper ID #38258A Comparative Analysis of Support Perceptions between Transfer andFirst-Time-in-College Students in Engineering, Science, and MathematicsProgramsMr. Hamidreza Taimoory, Virginia Tech Hamidreza is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education and has a master’s degree in industrial engineering at Virginia Tech (VT). He has worked in the industry as a research and development engineer. He is currently a data analyst in TLOS (Technology-Enhanced Learning And Online Strategies) at VT. His expertise is in quantitative research. His primary research interest is motivation, support, transfer students, co-curricular
Paper ID #39833Work in Progress: An Investigation of the Influence of Academic Cultureon Engineering Graduates’ Workforce Expectations and Subsequent WorkBehaviorsPhilippa EshunDr. Kacey Beddoes, San Jose State University Kacey Beddoes is a Project Director in the College of Engineering Dean’s Office at San Jose State Univer- sity. She holds a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech. Further information about her work can be found at www.sociologyofengineering.org. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work in Progress: An Investigation of the Influence
) [17].Therefore women who seek entry into male-dominated cultureseither have to act like men in order to be successful and accepted, or leave if they are notadaptable to the established culture [18].A study of cohorts at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Franklin W. Olin College ofEngineering (Olin), Picker Engineering Program at Smith College (Smith), and the University ofMassachusetts Amherst (UMass) was conducted observing the professional socializationprocesses across engineering education and the resulting impact on women's and men’sperspectives on the engineering curriculum. Further, the study looked at student's futureaspirations based on experiences in co-curricular activities and internships. The studyaccumulated data
Technology, only 25% of engineering degrees, includingBachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D., were awarded to women in US institutions [1]. Theunderrepresentation of women in engineering may be due to a lack of diversity when recruitingstudents, as well as the fact that women have higher attrition rates than their men peers, so-called“the leaky pipeline” [2, 3, 4].Many studies have attempted to understand this high attrition rate of women students inengineering careers. Some suggest that women students have fewer opportunities to develop theirengineering interests or chances to be recognized as engineers compared with their mencounterparts [5, 6, 7, 8, 9]. Others note that women students face additional professionaldevaluation and chilly climates in
for Management of Technology and Entrepreneurship (CMTE) at the University of Toronto. She also currently sits as the President of the Board for BrainSTEM Alliance and is the Executive Director of Work Integrated Learning at the Calgary Economic Development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Identifying the skills and student activities that influence career pathways for Black vs. non- Black Engineering GraduatesIntroductionBackgroundCareer pathways for engineering graduates have continued to shift over the past several decadesand continue to evolve and engineering education evolves. With the increase of career pathwaysfor engineering graduates there has been increasing
ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, Atlanta, Georgia: ASEE Conferences, Jun. 2013, p. 23.674.1- 23.674.20. doi: 10.18260/1-2--19688.[19] M. A. Gregor, I. K. Weigold, C. A. Martin-Wagar, and D. Campbell-Halfaker, “Tenure Expectations and Career Aspirations Among Female Assistant Professors in STEM,” J. Career Dev., vol. 49, no. 4, pp. 890–905, Aug. 2022, doi: 10.1177/08948453211005032.[20] M. S. Alam, S. Sajid, J. K. Kok, M. Rahman, and A. Amin, “Factors that Influence High School Female Students’ Intentions to Pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in Malaysia,” Pertanika J. Soc. Sci. Humanit., vol. 29, no. 2, Jun. 2021, doi: 10.47836/pjssh.29.2.06.[21] M. J. Naser, N. E
Paper ID #43703Work in Progress: A Collaborative Reflection Exploring the Teaching Motivationand Identity Development for International Graduate Students in EngineeringSruthi Dasika, Purdue University Sruthi is a Ph.D. candidate in Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue University, focusing her research on developing cost-effective drinking water test methods for underserved communities in the developing world. She earned an M.S. in Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue and a B.E. in Civil Engineering from Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore. Sruthi has accrued extensive graduate teaching
Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research at Embry-Riddle. He is passionate about student success and finding ways to use research experiences to promote student growth, learning, and support.Bryan Watson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Bryan Watson, PE earned his Ph.D. at the Georgia Institute of Technology and his B.S. in Systems Engineering at the United States Naval Academy in 2009. After graduating, Bryan joined the nuclear Navy, serving as a submarine officer onboard the U.S.S Louisville and at the Naval Prototype Training Unit from 2009-2017. Significant milestones include earning the Master Training Specialist Certification (the military’s highest instructor accreditation), Nuclear Professional Engineer
) call for cross-cutting engineering andtechnology instruction in K-12 STEM classes. We investigate how high school STEM teacherscan incorporate games, underutilized educational technology (e.g., robots, smartphones), andblock-based programming to increase motivation and engagement in computer programmingamong high school students through a qualitative, collective case-study design. Our case studyimplements an intervention where we train high school teachers to teach computational thinkingthrough a game that leverages problem solving, block programming, and a ‘robotics inhealthcare’ theme. After observing high school STEM teachers facilitate the designed learningunit, we will interview them about their perceptions on this teaching framework and
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).Dr. David Hall, Louisiana Tech University David Hall develops and promotes project-based engineering courses. He believes that projects build intuition and confidence which are important for the effective application of engineering fundamentals and for the development of robust technology solutions.Dr. Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Krystal Corbett is the First-Year Engineering Programs Coordinator and Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Louisiana Tech University. She is also the Co-Director of the Office for Women in Science and Engineering at Louisiana Tech. ©American Society for Engineering Education
Foundation.References[1] P. Meiksins and P. Layne, “Women in Engineering: Analyzing 20 Years of Social Science Literature,” Society of Women Engineers - Magazine. Mar. 2022. Accessed: Feb. 07, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://magazine.swe.org/lit-review-22/[2] “Diversity and STEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities 2023, NSF - National Science Foundation.” Accessed: Feb. 07, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf23315/[3] M.-T. Wang, J. S. Eccles, and S. Kenny, “Not Lack of Ability but More Choice: Individual and Gender Differences in Choice of Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics,” Psychol. Sci., vol. 24, no. 5, pp. 770–775, May 2013, doi: 10.1177/0956797612458937.[4] R. M. Marra
resources, inconsistentteachers, and a lack of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs,they experienced culture shock. The lack of preparation for comprehensive coursework andclassroom experience hindered Participant A from succeeding at the four-year institution.Further lack of academic support and community prompted this student to reverse transfer.Transferring to a program that holistically supports Participant A made them feel more sociallycomfortable and academically supported. “I felt like I was welcomed to the college and to theprogram” Participant A shares that they would “start at the community college” if they couldstart over. Participant A is now on track to obtain their associates and transfer back to a four
twice per semester to learn from and give feedback to each other [12].Student-led activities to address mental health:This work in progress differs from the prior work in the literature in its level of studentleadership for developing and implementing solutions. As faculty and administrators in the OhioUniversity Russ College of Engineering and Technology were learning and monitoring thestudies on mental health challenges, students took the lead on proposing some practicalsolutions. In Fall of the 2021-2022 academic year, a small group of students worked with a fewfaculty and staff to create a community to promote wellness and create a space for students tofeel that it was ‘okay not to be okay’. These initial efforts to initiate conversations
Paper ID #42935Board 177: Work in Progress: The Development of a Research-Based Applicationfor Effective Mentor-Mentee MatchingAlondra Gonzalez Quintana, City Colleges of Chicago Alondra Gonzalez completed an Associate degree in Engineering Science at Wilbur Wright College and is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science at the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She previously participated in the NSF HSI Summer Bridge. At Wright, she has been a tutor, near-peer mentor, and a research assistant. She was a Molecular Biophysics NSF REU Training Site participant at Princeton
Engineering and Technology (ABET) standards [4]. These standards aredesigned to provide students with the proper foundation to perform and succeed in industry aftergraduation. Therefore, professors must prioritize these standards and requirements in shapingtheir courses, while also developing interactive and compelling coursework that engagesstudents.Frequently, qualitative surveys and interviews are used to understand students' perspectives onengineering courses [1]. Surveys and interviews can provide windows into the studentexperience navigating course content and can offer insight into potential improvements that maybenefit students. However, many times the student voice itself is underrepresented in literature asthe data collected is analyzed and
Paper ID #36809Looking into the Design of Accessible Musical Instruments for Musicianswith Physical DisabilitiesSydney Rose Fitzgerald, Spackenkill High SchoolDr. Hoda Ehsan, The Hill School Dr. Hoda Ehsan is Director of Quadrivium Engineering and Design, and the Chair for Engineering and Computer Science department at The Hill School. She holds a PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. As an educator at heart, she has over 12 years of experience working with pre-college students to learn and engage in engineering. She has designed and developed several engineering learning oppor- tunities/resources for in
lower elementary [3]. Research suggests emerging technologies have great potential toimprove learning and help students develop an interest in science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) [1]. In essence, academia, non-profits, and for-profits have begun todevelop AI curricula and resources for pre-college education [2]. The Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology (MIT) recently released ‘The Middle School AI + Ethics Curriculum,’ whichintegrates ethics in technical lessons to develop students’ ethical design skills [2].BackgroundArtificial Intelligence in Pre-College EducationArtificial Intelligence (AI) in literature is defined as “the science and engineering of creatingintelligent machines” [4, p. 2]. AI is a branch of CS that merges
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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 (WIP) Compiling Resilience: A Study on First-Generation Women Pursuing Computing DegreesIntroductionUnder-representation of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) iswell-researched from a range of perspectives yet persists as an issue [1]. Among the women whohave chosen to pursue a STEM degree, many are first-generation college students and
further valued and supported by university administrators.IntroductionThere is a persistent concern surrounding representing diverse groups in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the United States [1]. Additionally, ABET’saccreditation is aimed at producing graduates who are prepared to enter the global workforcewith the ability to succeed and thrive in diverse and inclusive environments [2]. STEMprofessions require imagination and innovation which is easier to achieve when persons withdiverse backgrounds and experiences collaborate and work toward a common goal. Theseunderrepresented minority students face special challenges in these fields [3]. These challengesrequire an asset-based, cultural capital approach to analyze
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Educational FrameworkAbstractRobotics, an interdisciplinary field spanning various science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, is recognized as atransformative force shaping our daily lives. With its broad popularity amongchildren and teenagers, robotics serves as a fertile ground for cultivating futureprofessionals in science and engineering. Introducing structured roboticseducation to young learners at an early age can attract highly promising studentsto STEM fields. However, formal robotics education typically begins in college,by which time many students have already chosen their majors. To bridge thisgap, robotic competitions have emerged as crucial incubators for nurturing futurescientists and engineers.This study
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entrepreneurial mindset. Her previous research experience includes examination of implicit bias in the classroom and application of VR technologies to improve student engagement. Darby hopes to pursue a career in STEM education and educational research.Dr. Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University Kaitlin Mallouk is an Associate Professor of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University. Prior to beginning that role, she spent five years an Instructor in the Mechanical Engineering and Experiential Engineering Education Departments at Rowan. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Exploring the Relationship between Transfer Students’ Social Networks and their Experience of
made me the most confident as an engineering educator is rendering my steps visible. I have to go 7 through every step and I just kind of do them in the back of my head. I forgot that they were not things people just know.We addressed students’ conceptual difficulties by making the learning process visible to students(1DM). In addition, we created an inclusive learning environment by learning students’ names,providing active learning opportunities, incorporating technology, and creating environmentswhere students feel comfortable voicing questions and concerns.Communicating with students: There are multiple dimensions to this sub-theme
Paper ID #43227WIP: Examining the Multifaceted Significance of Scholarship Programs inSTEMSkylar Hubbarth, Clemson UniversityAnna Grace HunterShannon Conner, 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 WIP: Examining the Multifaceted
training is often anobstacle for makerspaces as most need to create “workshops, online tutorials, handouts, andoverall information” to account for the common “user inexperience” on such technologies(Moorefield-Lang, 2014). Training often takes time, planning, resources, dedication, andconsistency to ensure that it successfully educates students to safely use the equipment. In astudy looking at similar challenges present in K-12 and college engineering classrooms, it wasfound that teacher preparation, technology and resource management, and diversity are commonconcerns to be aware of in the future (Hira et al., 2014). Preparation can include making sure theinstructors who are teaching such hands-on curriculum and workshops are knowledgeable on
student in the Learning Design + Technology program at NC State University. Her research interests include communities of practice, professional development for students, and makerspace instructional design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 WIP: Staff Communities of Practice for Makerspace Professional DevelopmentIntroduction The “Be A Maker” (BeAM) Makerspace at the University of North Carolina at ChapelHill exemplifies an inclusive makerspace, where users are welcome to design, prototype, andcollaborate with others regardless of skill level, personal interests, academic major(s), and/orphysical abilities. The space employs 50-60