Creamer [17] found that relationships formed with peers and thedegree of respect and support received during engineering-based group activities plays animportant role in shaping engineering goals for female students. Furthermore, they foundthat these types of interactions, peer-to-peer and student-to-faculty, tends to have both ashort- and long-term impact on interest in engineering as a major and a career.While the literature on women in engineering education is rather extensive, thescholarship on the experiences of female engineering students in makerspace-basedprogramming, particularly on participation in engineering design activities, is practicallynon-existent. To address this gap in the research, we developed and implemented animmersive
college students: exponential attrition,lack of social and academic integration, lack of awareness of academic options, and low self-efficacy.Although much research has been conducted on successful recruitment and retention strategiesfor students at four-year universities, there is scant information on the practices that aresuccessful for community college students. As the STEM Center has moved forward with newinitiatives, data collection and research have been key components of all programs and servicesoffered.2. Exponential AttritionThe PCAST report identified retention efforts in the first two years of college as a key and costeffective strategy for increasing the overall number of STEM graduates.2 Unfortunately,traditionally underrepresented
Delaware. She specializes in the development of mixed methods research designs for educational research.Dr. Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Ph.D., is Professor of Science and Engineering Education in the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences at Towson University. She has integrated engineering into courses for PreK-8 teacher candidates, developed and directed a graduate STEM program for PreK-6 teachers, and partnered with teachers to implement PreK-8 science-integrated engineering learning experiences. She has authored numerous engineering-focused teacher practitioner articles, chapters, and research articles, and presents her research regularly through the ASEE Pre
research and evaluation of programs to improve human services, as well as developing evaluation methods that can be embedded within programs. Dr. Giancola’s current work focuses on developing methodological processes to embed evaluation into human services programs, such that program development can be driven by reliable and valid information and impact findings can be properly interpreted. Much of her work employs theory-based methods, not to replace rigorous research designs, but rather to supplement, in order to better understand implementation and effectiveness. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 ADVANCE Women’s Leadership at the University of Delaware
taught chemical engineering courses for a few years in his home country, Iran, and first-year engineering courses for several semesters at Virginia Tech. He has provided service and leadership in different capacities at Lehigh University and Virginia Tech.Dr. Christian Matheis, Guilford College I serve as a visiting assistant professor of Community and Justice Studies in the Department of Justice and Policy Studies at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. My research and teaching specializations bridge theoretical, empirical, and practical subjects informed by social and political philosophy, ethics, public policy, and direct-action organizing. In particular, my work emphasizes how both philosophy of liberation and
barriers to LGBTQ equality.As recommended by Woodford [39], the program offers an incremental design with successivetrainings to address audiences with varying levels of knowledge and awareness. The content ofthe Safe Zone workshops are tailored for a Engineering/STEM audience by incorporating thefindings from our research on LGBTQ in Engineering. This is done by various means such asdirect presentation of quantitative results, case studies about experiences of LGBTQ individualsin STEM, and activities exploring how STEM culture impacts LGBTQ individuals. Uponcompletion of Safe Zone training, graduates receive a Safe Zone sticker to display in theirworkplace. This simple symbol of LGBTQ alliance has been shown to benefit LGBTQ studentsand
of the journal, Advances in Engineering Education and she serves on the ASEE committee for Scholarly Publications.Dr. Mayra S. Artiles, Arizona State University Mayra S. Artiles is an assistant professor in engineering at the Polytechnic School of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Her research expertise includes engineering doctoral education structure, experiences of underreprAbimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University Abimelec Mercado Rivera is a Puerto Rican doctoral student and graduate research assistant in the En- gineering Education Systems and Design program at Arizona State University. Abimelec received his ©American Society for
that highlights and seeks to address the two-fold gap identified above.Section 2 focuses on engineering design, which is the specific aspect of engineering examined inthis paper. Section 3 outlines a case study and analysis of the design practice of an engineeringprofessional, as EP addresses a grassroots engineering problem. Section 4 discusses theimplications of this analysis. We close with a conclusion section.Section 1: The need for a socio-technical understanding of engineeringA core component of Engineering Education Research (EER) focuses on the differences betweenclassroom problems and workplace problems, and points to the need to prepare students for real-world problem-solving. “If students are to learn to think like engineers, they
. Putting theory into practice, she teaches a service-learning course at UCSC wherein interdisciplinary teams of students work in an layered apprenticeship model with community mentors to design and implement sustainable solutions to water, energy, waste, transportation and social challenges using ”green technology”. Dr. Ball has worked as a research fellow with two NSF Centers for Learning and Teaching and most recently on several NSF projects that focus the integration of engineering and social science to support the advancement of experiential learning for sustainability in higher education.Linnea Kristina Beckett, University of California - Santa Cruz Linnea Beckett is a PhD Candidate in Education at the University of
projects and buildingparticipants’ confidence as educational researchers. This project was funded based on impactrather than knowledge generation; thus, this paper will report on the impacts of the ProQualInstitute in terms of participants served and evaluated outcomes and project team observations.The key evaluation questions we answered were: 1. To what extent did the project design and implement a high-quality and culturally responsive training program? 2. What knowledge and skills did participants gain because of participation in the ProQual Institute? 3. How could the ProQual Institute be built upon to improve participant outcomes?Background & Conceptual FrameworkThe target audiences for the ProQual Institute were STEM
equitable engineering environments.Dr. Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan Shanna Daly is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. She has a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Dayton and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research characterizes front-end design practices across the student to practitioner continuum and studies the impact of developed front-end design tools on design success.Dr. Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan Lisa Lattuca, Professor of Higher Education and member of the Core Faculty in the Engineering Education Research Program at the University of Michigan. She studies curriculum, teaching, and learning in college
learning pedagogies are perhaps the best approach within103 the classroom, not just for sustainability development education, but for engineering in general104 [10, 11].105106 Incorporating sustainability into engineering introduces a novel perspective by teaching beyond107 conventional engineering practices and design. This endeavor seeks to cultivate practices and108 principles aimed at nurturing a society that is both more sustainable and equitable. This educational109 approach is not solely focused on the immediate benefits for our generation but is driven by the110 overarching goal of creating a lasting positive impact for generations to come. Integrating111 sustainability into engineering courses heralds a paradigm shift
pretransfer or, specifically, engineering transfer47 students?48 RQ2: To what extent to the recommended digital transfer tools go beyond identification49 of course articulation and technical entrance requirements to include additional transfer50 information and support?51 Findings increase awareness of leading digital transfer tools which can impact transfer student52 capital and provide insight to support transfer students and reduce information asymmetries. The53 research and practical implications of this research list and identify current digital transfer tools,54 identify gaps for needed research and development, and highlight best practices for developing55 digital learning and information resources
Hydro Kinetic Energy Devices would fit the call in the graduatedivision and it is consistent with the division objectives. Furthermore, the study is relevant to theASEE division’s mission and the scope is interdisciplinary including design, development andresearch. The research paper was a term project for a public works engineering and managementclass that is offered each fall semester. This makes it relevant to the theme of the ASEE GraduateStudies Division.How Tidal Energy Works Tidal Energy uses the earth’s gravitational interactions with the sun and moon to converthydraulic energy into usable electric power for various uses. The orbital and rotational effects ofthe sun and moon create tidal patterns which may be reasonably predicted
practices in technician education, with a particular emphasis on faculty development in problem-based learning, the first year of study for success in engineering and technology majors, and mentoring educators nationally.Caroline VanIngen-Dunn, Science Foundation Arizona Center for STEM at Arizona State University Caroline VanIngen-Dunn is Director of the Science Foundation Arizona Center for STEM at Arizona State University, providing services for Maximizing the Educational and Economic Impact of STEM. Ms. VanIngen-Dunn is the inspiration behind the programs and resources designed to assist community colleges, particularly rural and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), through a rigorous process leading to improvements
Paper ID #19223The Long-term Impact of Including High School Students in an EngineeringResearch Experience for Teachers ProgramDr. Linda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology LINDA S. HIRSCH is the Assistant Director for Research, Evaluation and Program Operations for the Center for Pre-College programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr. Hirsch has a degree in educa- tional psychology with a specialty in Educational Statistics and Measurement from the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. She has been involved in all aspects of educational and psychological research for over 20 years. Dr
engineering education research, and the Associate Director of Educational Innovation and Impact for UGA’s Engineering Education Trans- formations Institute (EETI). In addition to coordinating EETI’s faculty development programming, Dr. Morelock conducts research on institutional change via faculty development, with an emphasis on innova- tive ways to cultivate and evaluate supportive teaching and learning networks in engineering departments and colleges. He received his doctoral degree in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where he was a recipient of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. His dissertation studied the teaching practices of engineering instructors during game-based learning activities, and how these
withinternational collaborations, preparing for an international conference, observations as youtravel, challenges, and expectations.2. a) What did you learn from the Wednesday plenary and the Women in STEM and Diversitypanels? b) Is there a research benefit to meeting someone in person versus using technology toconnect?3. a) Please describe the impact of having a mixed group of faculty (external to your university)and graduate students. b) Has this trip facilitated any collaborations or research ideas that moveyou closer to your academic goals? c) How can an excursion like this one contribute to career-life balance? Page 19.30.104. How does this picture of
teachers to apply the concepts and techniques learned in Week 1 by practicing hands-on mini-project applications to solve problems that were assigned by their lab mentors and specifically related to their research projects. Teachers were urged to discuss ideas with their mentors and with the PI and graduate students. Teachers were encouraged to make choices, i.e. to complete a mini-project that was not completely “canned,” but rather refined in collaboration with the mentors and with each other as a team. The mini project was designed to transition teachers to practice what they learned in training in Weeks 1-2 and was not the same problem as their research project. Each team of teachers (from the
.(2011, para. 3) concisely argue: technical writing is usually not the same as scholarly writing, and scholarly writing is required in most research-based writing projects, such as theses and directed projects. As opposed to being concise, to the point, or having the data speak for themselves, scholarly writing relies on analysis, synthesis, and logical construction of a proposition with appropriate support. Technical writing is generally designed primarily to transmit specific information, while scholarly writing is designed to underpin the creation of new knowledge.Thus, the way in which technical communication programs approach teaching writing—along with debates on whether or not technical writing
and as they graduate the goalis for them to continue developing their careers in STEM education and giving back to thecommunity. Also, we are glad to have almost half of our membership being females. In theSTEM fields, women can be underrepresented, however in our Jr. Chapter Program, womenclearly demystifies the current national statistics that women do not pursue STEM careers.Creation, Sustainability & Growth (i.e. Best Practices)In order to establish and develop a Jr. Chapter, a three-party agreement must be formed.Commitment from college member(s) to serve as Jr. Representative and be the bridge betweenthe college chapter and the Jr. Chapter. Secondly, obtaining support from the school staff andteacher(s) that would like to serve as
professionalcompetencies for qualifying graduates and practicing engineers, which is expressed clearly instatements extracted from publicly available documentation on their website [2]. Appendix A.1and A.2 show profiles listed by the IEA for practicing engineer, engineering technologist andtechnician detailing types of engineering knowledge and a range of problem solving activities. Theprofiles indicate a very complex process using specific PIs for assessment of these attributes inqualifying graduates. Problem solving and design for various engineering specializations or foreven certain course content is very specific process and can vary drastically depending uponcontent specific factual, conceptual and procedural knowledge. McCade has also echoed a greatamount
promote greater retention of Black engineering students?Project GoalsOur project aims to highlight the policies and practices that contribute to increased persistenceand graduation as well as attrition for Black students in EE, CpE and ME. In the end, we hope tomake actionable recommendations for a variety of stakeholders regarding best practices forensuring retention of Black students in these majors. We employ a mixed-method approach toexplore our research questions.The quantitative dimension of our project employs the power of large population sizes availablein the Multiple-Institution Database for Investigating Engineering Longitudinal Development(MIDFIELD), which includes 10,929 Black students (8072 men and 2857 women) who haveever
research experience as part ofan undergraduate engineering education. Every engineering curriculum includes a culminatingevent, usually a senior design project. Most curricula include some opportunity for independentor small group research, even if it is only limited to a literature review on a specific topic.Another research opportunity available to most undergraduate engineering students is anindependent study course. Research is also an important experience for undergraduate studentsconsidering going on to graduate school.There is a great deal of literature describing the value of undergraduate research, especially forscience and engineering students. The National Science Foundation (NSF), The NationalInstitutes of Health (NIH), and the
the kiosk staff, public relations, amongothers. The students would work in close coordination with these other teams. The studentsattended bi-weekly “all hands” meetings, where they would regularly report on their progress.This is in addition to the in-class presentations associated with the Senior Design course.The students were charged with the technical design and specifications of the energy kiosk.Many factors would influence the design, including: best practices of energy development workin LEDCs; international and local electrical codes; component availability; and non-technicalconstraints and considerations. The scope of the project and the composition of the project teamprovided an enriching learning environment for the students.3
, Physics and Engineering, and Computer Science from Lansing Community College. Her research interests include the impacts of culture on students and their sense of belonging, graduate educa- tion, and the faculty experience. This work is motivated by her experience and training in student affairs and her enthusiasm for student development and inclusive environments. She is hoping to continue her work and research in an engineering education Ph.D. program in the coming cycle.Dr. Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan Erika A. Mosyjowski (she/her/hers) is the Research and Faculty Engagement Manager in the Center for Socially Engaged Design at the University of Michigan. She has a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from
this paper builds onprior evidence supporting the use of funds of knowledge and engineering design, as a STEMintegrator, as well as empirical research on the structure, content, and outcomes of effectiveprofessional learning to create transformative educational experiences for teachers, andultimately their students [7-10].The APRENDE ProjectThe Asset-based Practices in Engineering Design (APRENDE) project focuses on both middleschool students and their teachers. It offers the opportunity to have an early impact on students’engineering interest while also providing teachers with a broader perspective of how to developstudents’ engineering habits of mind and dispositions using funds of knowledge. The goal of thisthree-year project is (1) to
facilitators we were able to provide guidance andrecommend ASEE conference sessions to attend related to their interests. In consequence,participants were exposed further to engineering education practice and research, with initialideas and avenues to engage in scholarship of their practice. More broadly, this work helps focusengineering education research efforts that will have a lasting impact at HSIs, specifically byhelping direct faculty embarking on research efforts towards impactful research questions.Understanding and Addressing the Needs of StudentsAs a result of the design of the workshop, participants questioned the support needed for thestudent population at their institution, wanting to learn more about their students in order
identified in their review of the literature.In another evaluation of undergraduate research experiences, Zydney and colleagues examinedthe impact of undergraduate student research by way of a comparison group with undergraduatestudents who had not participated in a research experience during their college tenures 11.Students who participated in research described the experience as very important to theirundergraduate educational experiences; students engaged in research experiences for longerperiods of time also indicated a greater perceived benefit of engaging in research than studentswho engaged in such research for shorter periods of time. In addition to these findings, studentswho engaged in research were more likely to pursue graduate
serves on two National Academies Advisory Boards—one for the Gulf Research Program and another for LabX.Dr. Nnenia Campbell, Collaborative for the Social Dimensions of Disasters Dr. Nnenia Campbell is co-Founder of the Collaborative for the Social Dimensions of Disasters and a re- search associate at the Natural Hazards Center. She holds BA and MA degrees in sociology from the Uni- versity of Central Florida and a PhD in sociology from the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research interests center on the social dimensions of disasters, particularly the intersections between vulnerability and resilience. Campbell also specializes in program evaluation as a means of translating research into practice, focusing