by the National Science Foundation under AwardDUE ATE 2000281. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed inthis material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation. Special thanks to Ms. Terryll Bailey, Dr. Antar Tichavakunda, and Dr. JalilBishop for their work in program evaluation.DisclosuresThe authors are near-peer mentors, faculty and administrators within the MNT-EC NationalCenter and the MNT-CURN, START, and AT3 programs.References[1] O. Palid, S. Cashdollar, S. Deangelo, C. Chu, and M. Bates, “Inclusion in practice: a systematic review of diversity-focused STEM programming in the United States,” IJ STEM Ed, vol. 10, no. 1, p. 2, Jan. 2023, doi
, Associate Degreefor Transfer (ADT), Associate Degree(s), transfer shock) require guidance, commitment, andpatience. For example, Kicker’s case study emphasizes that community colleges and universitiesmust work together to sustain a working partnership in establishing an effective transferpartnership [16], [18]. Other previous studies showed that if transfer policies implemented asystem that accepts upper-division courses, transfer students would have a smoother transition thatensures transfer student’s success [15]. Additionally, the Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT)“does not guarantee completion of all prerequisite courses for an intended major but will allow astudent to complete their general education courses and be in junior standing” [13
experiential learning [17-18].Students benefit both from the opportunity to consider what their experience has been, and to learnfrom their instructor(s) how those experiences relate to the larger professional environment,thereby assimilating their experiences and increasing the chances of converting them to truelearning.To assist students in understanding why the steps they were taking were important, they were askedto keep design notebooks and submit written summaries of their work at milestone points. Thisprovided opportunities to reflect on and document the processes rather than remain only focusedon the research questions themselves. In addition, after the conclusion of the project a simple fivequestion feedback survey was administered. The
analysis reveals a notable differencebetween students' cumulative GPA, encompassing grades earned at their previous institution(s),and their GPA earned solely at one state university in California post-transfer. The cumulative GPAis, on average, 0.3 points higher than the GPA earned after transferring. This disparity stronglysuggests that students transferred a greater number of non-engineering courses, where they hadachieved higher grades, thus contributing to the higher cumulative GPA. The lower GPA earned atthe university after transfer likely reflects the more lower-division engineering coursework withinthe engineering major, as well as the potential challenges of adjusting to a new academicenvironment. The pattern of transfer credit loss
B,D, G and K in the low complexity, code L, P and Q in the moderate complexity, and code S,T and V in the high complexity. This shows that 4 activities out of 11 activities in the lowcomplexity can be considered as active learning activities in the new course, which is 36 %out of 100 %. In the moderate complexity, 3 activities out of 7 activities, which is 43 % out of100 %, can be considered as active learning activities. In the high complexity, 3 activities outof 4 activities, which is 75 % out of 100 %, can be considered as active learning activities.Consequently, the percentage increases as the complexity becomes higher. Table 2. Applicability of active learning activities to the newly suggested course [15]. The codes with A
college Institutional Researchoffices to assess the impact of Summer Bridge participation on future math course completion,internship participation, and transfer to 4-year universities.Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are thoseof the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Naval Research, the USDepartment of Energy, or the National Science Foundation.REFERENCESAckerman, S. (1991). The benefits of summer bridge programs for underrepresented and low- income transfer students. Community/Junior College Quarterly of Research and Practice, 211-224.ALLIANCE, N. I. (2022). Includes Analyses. Mission Viejo, CA: Saddleback College.Center, C. C. (2023, January 23
the Engineering Academies grew in student volume and inlocations as word spread organically throughout the state of Texas. Beginning © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024with only 92 students starting at two locations to 543 students starting as ofFall 2023’s cohort, at 9 locations. 600 543 500 417 400 420 383 386 300 279 272 200 132 100 92 0 2015 2016
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participants’research identity and skills, such as peer mentor guided small group research experiences [12], arealso being explored.REFERENCES[1] National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, "Undergraduate researchexperiences for STEM students: Successes, challenges, and opportunities.", 2017.[2] P.W. Schultz et al., "Patching the pipeline: Reducing educational disparities in the sciencesthrough minority training programs", Educational evaluation and policy analysis, vol. 33, no. 1,pp.95-114, 2011.[3] L. A. Beninson, J. Koski, E. Villa, R. Faram, and S. E. O’Connor, “VI. Evaluation of theResearch Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) sites program,” The emerging role of exosomesin stress physiology, p. 118, 2013.[4] A. J. Buchanan and G. R. Fisher
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television in early developmental stages. Looking at a flatscreen exposes children to a two-dimensional environment and reduces their playing time withphysical 3D objects, missing the opportunity to develop hand-eye coordination that is thefoundation of spatial skills.Continuous efforts have been made to create training methods and exercises that increase spatialvisualization skills. In 2003 Sorby, S., A., Wysocki, A. F., and Baartmans B. J., published amultimedia software-workbook package which contained the course “Introduction to 3D SpatialVisualization” [11], now used for engineering graphics education throughout the nation. In 2009Sorby, S.A. identified several strategies that can be effective in developing 3‐D spatial skills andin contributing
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developed in technology-enhanced learning environments. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Examining Student Experiences Related to Transfer from Two-Year Technical Colleges to Engineering and Computer Science Degree Programs at a Four-Year InstitutionAbstractIn this paper, we explore issues related to student transfer from two-year technical colleges tofour-year institutions in the context of SPECTRA, an NSF Scholarships in STEM (S-STEM)project (Award#1834081) led by Clemson University in Upstate South Carolina. The program'spurpose is to provide financial support to low-income transfer students who intend to transferfrom South Carolina's two-year technical
repurposed hot plate from the chemistry lab. A team of students further developed and refined the design throughout winter, spring, and summer 2019. The focus areas of the fall 2019 team will be to add a temperature sensing cover to the solution reservoir. The team will also work toward a user interface system that allows chemistry students to control the operating parameters and collect data without the need to understand MATLAB code.The management of the course for the second half of the term simulates the function of a smallengineering research and development company. Students start the project by reviewing finalreports of previous teams, meeting with their client(s), researching relevant components
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Exchange (HI-TEC) Conference to be held in Kansas City, MO.Further questions to be explored include how to connect with new grantees at the opportune timefor them to benefit. While new PIs for projects funded in the Small Projects for Institutions Newto ATE track are the primary target for PI 101, there are other types of ATE Project fundingawards made where the PI and Co-PI(s) have no NSF or NSF-ATE experience and can benefitfrom PI 101. Strategies for scaling up the intervention to address the needs of any first-time PIwill be explored.ReferencesAustin, C., Browne, W., Haas, B., Kenyatta, E., & Zulueta, S. (2013). Application of projectmanagement in higher education. Journal of Economic Development, Management, IT, Finance,and Marketing, 5(2
, 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 Examining the motivations and experiences of transfer students participating in an undergraduate research courseAbstractIn this paper, we use both quantitative and qualitative methods to examine transfer student’s in ascholarship program to better understand their university experiences and what drives them tosucceed. The Student Pathways in Engineering and Computing for Transfers (SPECTRA)program is an NSF S-STEM (Award#1834081) that aims to aid students in their transfer fromtwo
term.Eventually, the decision between a 2-year and a 4-year degree depends on individualcircumstances, including career aspirations, financial resources, and personal preferences. Somestudents may opt for a 2-year degree as a stepping stone to further education, while others maychoose to pursue a 4-year degree for a more comprehensive and well-rounded academicexperience.References:[1] J. L. Wood and C. S. Moore, “Engaging Community College Transfer Students,” in Student Engagement in Higher Education: Theoretical perspectives and practical approaches for diverse populations, 2015.[2] E. R. Winterer, J. E. Froyd, M. Borrego, J. P. Martin, and M. Foster, “Factors influencing the academic success of Latinx students matriculating at 2
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concentrated on particular disadvantaged populations, they become aninequity built into societal structure; that is, they constitute a structural inequity. In the case of themarket for used cars, much has been done since the 1970’s to mitigate structural inequity, and wecan certainly learn from them in addressing inequities in the transfer student market.2.1 Expert Verification and HistoryA major contributing factor to information asymmetry in the used car market is the fact that carsare highly complex mechanical structures, making it exceedingly difficult for non-experts to assesstheir quality. One method buyers have for dealing with this is through expert verification, namely,by having a trained mechanic inspect a car prior to purchasing it.We
opportunities for 2- year and 4-year STEM degrees: Systemic change to support students’ diverse pathways. Committee on Barriers and Opportunities in Completing 2-year and 4-year STEM Degrees, Board on Science Education, Board on Higher Education, and the Workforce. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2016.10. Malcolm, S. and Feder, M, (editors); "Multiple STEM Pathways - The National Academies Press, 2016; https://www.nap.edu/read/21739/chapter/4 [Access Date: Feburary 6, 2024]11. National Research Council, Learning science in informal environments: People, places, and pursuits. Committee on Learning Science in Informal Environments, P. Bell, B. Lewenstein, A.W. Shouse, and M. A. Feder (Eds.). Board on Science Education
could be expanded across the state to realize any growth in its state investmentin human capitol. A state-wide study could also capture the increase in meeting the state-widedemand for engineering talent.References[1] L. Schudde and J. Huriya, Discredited : Power, Privilege, and Community College Transfer. Harvard Education Press, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/UVA/detail.action?docID=31522106[2] G. S. Becker, “Human capital revisited,” in In Human capital: A theoretical and empirical analysis with special reference to education, 3rd ed., Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago Press, 1994, pp. 15–28.[3] T. Velasco, J. Fink, M. Bedoya, D. Jenkins, and T. LaViolet, “Tracking Transfer: Four-Year
of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation. The authors acknowledge Bridget O’Connell and Elvira Merlos for all theircontributions to the program.Approved by the Wilbur Wright College IRB (IRB2018007).VII. REFERENCES[1] D. Shapiro, A. Dundar, F. Huie, P. K. Wakhungu, X. Yuan, A. Nathan, and D. Hwang, "Tracking Transfer: Measures of Effectiveness in Helping Community College Students to Complete Bachelor’s Degrees (Signature Report No. 13)," in "National Student Clearinghouse Research Center," Herndon, VA, 2017.[2] D. Shapiro, A. Dundar, F. Huie, P.K. Wakhungu, X. Yuan, A. Nathan and Y. Hwang, "Tracking Transfer – 2022 Update for the Fall 2015 Cohort," National
, checklists and other resources, and a HelpDesk.The hypothesis is that if first-time PIs feel less overwhelmed when implementing their firstgrant-funded projects, they will be able to attain better outcomes from those projects and will bemore likely to seek additional ATE grants in the future.References[1] S.1146 - Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 102nd Congress (1991-1992)102 Congress (1991-1992): SATA legislation[2] https://nsf.gov, Awards, Award Search[3] https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?WT.z_pims_id=5464&ods_key=nsf21598,NSF Program Solicitation 21-598, Advanced Technological Education[4] Murrell, Audrey J, Forte-Trammell, Sheila and Bing, Diana A. (2009). Intelligent Mentoring:How IBM Creates Value Through People
as the most important sources of informationthough at least two students commented there was not enough information and they did their ownindependent research.We also asked students to comment on what they found to be the biggest challenge(s) during thetransfer process and specifically what would have helped in overcoming those challenges. By farthe most commonly mentioned reason was being unsure which classes would transfer from 2-yearto 4-year colleges, and understanding what the transfer prerequisites were. Some studentsmentioned that they attended multiple 2-year colleges and had greater difficulty figuring out whatclasses would and would not count toward their 4-year degree.A majority of post-transfer students (68%) reported having an