, teachers, and undergraduates in this role. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Quantitative Methodological Approaches to Understand the Impact ofInterventions: Exploring Black Engineering Student SuccessAbstractAs engineering educators and practitioners, we must broaden the participation of students fromracially minoritized populations to meet engineering education's social and ethical responsibilitiesto address problems and design solutions relevant to our diverse communities. However, theengineering profession in the United States has historically and continues to exclude certain racialand ethnic populations, including Black, Latinx, and Native people. As a result, engineeringremains a predominantly
practice to enhance learning. This is appropriate as action research isconsistent with engineering design. As with design, action research is a nonlinear,systematic process that requires reflection [20]. Involving students as participants and byengaging in transparent communication with them regarding the process and goals willserve to enhance student learning. By undertaking this work through action researchinvestigators and participants engage in opportunities for discernment and discoverythrough a shared set of experiences and goals [19]. Since action research is undertaken inan atheoretical framework, making sense of results may require subsequent work andquestion-specific theoretical frames. This process, when appropriately approached
sense of global citizenship totake hold in a student's life in both present and future behaviors.MethodsThis research is part of a larger study funded by the National Science Foundation invested indeveloping curriculum tools to teach sustainability more effectively as an integrated part ofcoursework from sophomore to senior year in engineering and other science majors. This largerstudy is currently in its third year and operates on the principle that certain majors/disciplineshave unique psychographic characteristics that influence the manner in which they engage insustainability topics and that best practice instruction methods for engineering students are likelyto differ from those in other disciplines.The institution involved in this study
ofmentorship as well. Ultimately, the two sets of collected data will allow us to create a holisticinterpretation of mentorship at our institution, allowing us to reform our mentorship programswhere necessary to improve the experiences of both students and faculty. More so, the finalstudy will ideally serve as a model for other institutions conducting research and reforming theirmentorship programs so that all students across all institutions will have the best mentoringexperiences possible.AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to thank the participants for taking the time to share their experienceswith and perceptions of mentoring. The authors would also like to thank the members of theResearch on Engineering, Design, and Education Systems (ReDes
model has also been developed, refined, anddisseminated through multiple NSF grants, along with the US Department of Energy and theInstituteof Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)[6]. The approach is promising for Hispanic andunderrepresented students in STEM because it is structured to help students to acquire the skillsfor successful research participation and professional development rather than assuming thatprofessional skills have already been developed by graduation[5, 6, 7]. Research on ARG forHispanic students has shown positive results and is endorsed as a best practice by the CAHSI, aNational INCLUDES Alliance [8]. Studies have found that successful participation in the ARGmodel is associated with student growth and development
Paper ID #25276Using Topological Data Analysis in Social Science Research: Unpacking De-cisions and Opportunities for a New MethodDr. Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette Allison Godwin, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses what factors influence diverse students to choose engineering and stay in engineering through their careers and how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering fos- ter or hinder belongingness and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and
distribution systems analysis, design automation, systems engineering, and engineering technology education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Development of Senior Design Sequence with Integration of Undergraduate Research ComponentIntroductionResearch experience for undergraduate students is a proven powerful pedagogy, which not onlyhelps students apply disciplinary knowledge and acquire workplace skills, but also contributes toimproving students’ organizational and problem-solving skills. There is extensive literaturedocumenting the value of undergraduate research on student learning [1] and the Council onUndergraduate Research (CUR) provides leadership in
collaboration isneeded. Research Questions 1) How does applying CoP principles in graduate engineering courses impact student perceptions of class effectiveness and preparation for professional engineering work? 2) How do members of traditional engineering groups perceive the contributions of members of underrepresented groups in their CoPs, and (how) do they think about and act to build psychological safety in their CoPs? 3) How do academic CoPs function? What are some best practices, heuristics, and guidelines for effective academic CoPs? MethodsThis study was conducted in a large public research university in the Southeastern United Statesand
: Whose choices matter most? Change38(3): 56 – 58.Yang, Po. (2005). Transfer performance of community college students: Impacts of costs and institution. Journal ofApplied Research in the Community College, 12 (2), 147 – 159.Laugerman, M.R. & Shelley, M. (2013). A structural equation model correlating success in engineering withacademic variables for community college transfer students. Proceedings, 2013 American Society for EngineeringEducation (ASEE) Annual Conference.Levin, J., & Wyckoff, J. (1990). Identification of student characteristics that predict persistence and success in anengineering college at the end of the sophomore year: Informing the practice of academic advising. Division ofUndergraduate Studies Report No. 1990. 1
throughout the five semesters, we were interestedin understanding the graduating seniors’ perceptions of the overall impact of the program. Wewere also interested in learning which activities or experiences they found most meaningful. Ourgoals in this analysis were to inform our own curriculum for future cohorts in our program and toshare lessons learned with faculty and staff involved in leadership development programs forengineering students at other universities.Program BackgroundThe Zachry Leadership Program is a joint effort between the Texas A&M University College ofEngineering and Zachry Group. The purpose of this program is to empower engineering studentsto become future leaders who are well versed in our free enterprise system
foundational research in student retention and other evidence-based practices that engage, enroll, and graduate their women and BIPOC engineers.5. Professional Learning a. Provide a toolbox of resources to guide collaboration and partnerships at their respective institutions, with partners, and with each other (broader impact/broadening participation, proposal development, writing research papers, etc.). b. Expand PEERs’ understanding of national funding opportunities aligned with their institutional goals (NSF grants, national education grants, industry grants, etc). 1017
, implementation of a revised general education program, and institutional accreditation. He also oversees the Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in University Teaching and chairs the Student Evaluation of Instruction Oversight Committee. Previously, he directed the University Center for the Advancement of Teaching at Ohio State for 18 years, as well as founding the Center for Teaching and Learning at California State University, Sacramento, and servicing as associate director of Teaching Resources Center, Indiana University, Bloomington, where he earned his Ph.D. in English. His research includes transitions from graduate school to faculty life, teaching and learning in higher ed- ucation, and course and
. 1, no. 2, 2021.[12] Morgan, D. L. (2020). Pragmatism as the basis for grounded theory. The Qualitative Report, 25 (1), 64-73.[13] J. M. Corbin and A. Strauss, “Grounded theory research: Procedures, canons, and evaluative criteria,” Qual. Sociol., vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 3–21, 1990.[14] J. W. Creswell, Qualitative inquiry and research design. SAGE Publications, 2013.[15] “Best Engineering Schools Ranked in 2022 - US News Rankings.” https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/eng-rankings (accessed Apr. 19, 2021).[16] E. R. Babbie, The basics of social research, International Student Edition. USA: Thomas Wadworth, 2008.[17] S. Bhaduri and T. Roy, “A word-space visualization approach to study college of
projectsQ22 Would you be interested in any of the following resources if they were to be developed byCIT-E? Yes No Maybe A model graduate level Infrastructure course A model undergraduate course on Infrastructure and Social Impacts dealing with intersections of infrastructure and inequality An asynchronous online Introduction to Infrastructure course that students could take for credit or a certificate Micro-credentials (i.e. ‘badges’) Embedded indicators for ABET assessment purposesQ23 Which of the following best describes you?o Femaleo Maleo Non-Binaryo Prefer not to answer
Paper ID #18468Impact of High-Performing Teams on Student LearningDr. Molly A. McVey, University of Kansas Dr. Molly A. McVey is a post-doctoral teaching fellow at the University of Kansas School of Engineering where she works with faculty to incorporate evidence-based and student-centered teaching methods, and to research the impacts of changes made to teaching on student learning and success. Dr. McVey earned her Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas in 2012.Dr. Carl W. Luchies, University of KansasAdrian Joseph Villicana, University of Kansas I am a graduate student in the Social Psychology
leverages valuable information towards career opportunities.Open-ended ResponsesThe survey distributed in the study included a short answer section for students to share thoughtsand reflections about their experiences collaborating with the faculty advisor. Based on the resultsgathered from the data, the authors highlight a total of four student responses - from both currentand former students - that offers a unique insight at the impact of the mentorship model enactedby the faculty advisor.The following statements are from current students who are participating in research efforts: “I have received some guidance during my time researching. Although I will not be pursuing graduate school, Dr. Z provided helpful information on the prospects and
between science and technology, and understand or apply the engineering designprocess, recognizing design constraints and trade-offs of each design.8 Unfortunately, thereexists a lack of access to adequate resources – including qualified STEM teachers.9According to the National Science Board (NSB), teacher quality is one of the most importantfactors that influence student learning, and ongoing professional development is one of thefactors that affect teacher quality. The NSB cited work done by researchers Boyd, et al.;10Clotfelter, Ladd, and Vigdor;11 Goe;12 Guarino, Santibanez, and Daley;13 Hanushek;14 and Harrisand Sass15 that corroborates the positive impact that high-quality teaching has on student
practice/experience with the mentor as a guide since the manuscripts are so diverse. Don't feel had enough experience with varied methodologies, writing style, examining fidelity between research questions and methods or data presented.This indicates a need for the program to be more flexible in terms of the number of manuscriptseach triad completes. In future rounds of the program, we plan to emphasize to participants thatthey can continue in their mentoring relationship beyond three manuscripts. The triad structure, where two mentees work with one mentor, was a noted benefit fromprogram participants. For example, one participant shared: The single best aspect of doing the programme has been working in a team of three. It
say? What do I leave for next week? And so, I felt like this first semester is kind of like, I'mdisappointed in myself. I didn't get everything done; I didn't leave with the clear action item. So, like how to navigate, I guess, how to like design the perfect meeting, if that makes sense. But from like the researcher point of view, not from the advisor point of view”GradTrack alumni want tips and tricks to break down research papers. Another area alumni feltthey would have benefited more from was the proper understanding of the best ways to readthrough and summarize research papers. Referring to this need, an alumnus commented that: “I think one of the things, especially thinking back if like I were like a younger
Paper ID #14917Adapting a Freshman Manufacturing Course to Different Learning StylesMr. Aaron Lalley P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology AAaron Lalley P.E. Aaron Lalley is an instructor at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T). His current research includes chatter modeling of a machining process with fixture optimiza- tion. Prior to academia Aaron worked for 23 years as an engineer for Hutchinson Technology, Caterpillar, Midwest Precision Tool and Die, Unified Theory Inc. and Manufacturing Works in the areas of machine design, tool design, product design, CNC programming, HVAC, MRP
the Associate Dean for Student Affairs in the UMass Amherst College of Engineering. She has over 30 years experience in recruiting, retaining and graduating engineering students. From 2003 through 2007, she also served as Director of Education, Outreach and Diversity for CASA - an NSF Engineering Research Center. She has been a Co-PI and Program Director for several previous CSEM and S-STEM awards. Page 26.1543.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 The Impact of Federally Funded Scholarship Programs on the Success of Transfer Students at a Public
Paper ID #42724WIP: ”This is What We Learned”: Sharing the Stories of Experiences ofIndigenous-Centered, Engineering & Community Practice Graduate Programat Cal Poly HumboldtDr. Qualla Jo Ketchum, Cal Poly Humboldt Qualla Jo Ketchum (she/her/) is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Cal Poly Humboldt. She is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and her Indigeneity impacts all she does from her technical research in water resources to her pedagogical practices and educational research around identity, indigenizing engineering practice and teaching, and the structural issues impacting Indigenous engineers. Dr
Lafayette Allison Godwin, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses what factors influence diverse students to choose engineering and stay in engineering through their careers and how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering fos- ter or hinder belongingness and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning, to understand engineering stu- dents
Paper ID #15777Renewable Energy Technician Education: The Impact of International Fac-ulty CollaborationMary Slowinski , M.Ed., CREATE NSF-ATE Mary Slowinski is an educator/consultant specializing in collaborative learning research and design. She received her M.Ed. in Learning Science from the University of Washington and is currently completing her PhD with a dissertation on communities of practice for educators. A co-PI on a National Science Foundation research grant focused on industry/education partnerships, she has worked extensively with the NSF’s Advanced Technological Education program in a variety of consulting
interests include student persistence and pathways in engineering, gender equity, diversity, and academic policy. Dr. Orr is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award for her research entitled, ”Empowering Students to be Adaptive Decision-Makers.” American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 The Centrality of Black Identity for Black Students in Engineering: A Reflection on Methods and TheoryKeywords: Race/ethnicity, Black identity, undergraduate programsIntroductionThe recent emphasis on increasing the number of engineering graduates has been coupled withgreater concern about the lack of diversity in engineering fields. However, despite
analysis:The student focus group and interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and uploaded toDedoose, a qualitative analysis software [19]. A thematic analysis was used to identify majorpatterns within the narrative. The best practices for completing a thematic analysis recommendedby Braun and Clarke [20] and Creswell [21] were adhered to. The researcher that facilitated theinterviews and focus groups initially made several passes through the data and then generated aninitial codebook consisting of six themes and twenty-four codes. An inter-rater reliability testwas completed, which involved a second researcher applying this codebook to the data. A pooledCohen’s kappa score of 0.44 was produced suggested poor to fair agreement [19, 22, 23]. Thetwo
, Atlanta, GA, USA in 1997. He is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at the University of New Haven. Previously, he was an Associate Professor at the State University of New York, Maritime College. He has practiced engineering in the petroleum, aerospace, integrated circuit fabrication and fiber-optics industries. Dr. Levert is a member of STLE, and ASME, and was awarded the best paper award by the ASME Tribology Division in October 2000 (as co-author) for ”Interfacial Fluid Mechanics and Pressure Prediction in Chemical Mechanical Polishing”.Dr. Junhui Zhao, University of New Haven American c Society for Engineering
the New Vision Engineering college preparatory program and at the John Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. He integrates his over thirty years of practical experience as a research, design, and systems engineer across academia, industry, and business into teaching methodologies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Transdisciplinary Knowledge Approach using a Holistic Design Thinking Methodology for Engineering EducationMark J. Povinelli, College of Arts and Sciences, Syracuse UniversityIntroductionGiven the wealth of design practices, it is worth examining that engineering design educatorsoften lack methodologies for students that provide sufficiently
Texas at El Paso Diane works diligently to support minorities, especially women in STEM and preparing future educators to be STEM strong in knowledge and skills. She is an assistant professor at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and serves as the director for the University of Texas El Paso’s YES! She Can and STEMShine programs.Victor Manuel Garcia Jr., Victor Garcia is a doctoral student at The University of Texas at El Paso and a research assistant of the Yes She Can program from the College of Education. His research topics are in the areas of characterization and design of pavement materials, civil ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 “Work-in-Progress
position. The experiment was this: create a position dedicated to cultivatinginnovative teaching practices, engineering education research, and engineering outreach withinthe College of Engineering as a tenure-track faculty line, while not housing the position directlyin any one of the existing college departments. While there were well-documented guidelinesand policies for promotion and tenure as a whole, exactly how they would be applied to my casewas also part of the experiment, and it did not end the way we all hoped it would. The takeawaybeing that I am no stranger to uncertainty, and I am also sensitive to the fact that good intentionsare not enough to ensure good outcomes.Our AnalysisThrough analysis of our reflections and discussions, we