skillsneeded by engineering students. Indeed, the trust of higher education has been, and continuesto be, to contribute to society by advancing the growth of students and by preparing them forpublic responsibilities and the world of work. In fact, while higher education has theresponsibility to contribute to the global economy, the accelerating change in our society andthe need to prepare for importance of varying cultural learning is becoming of higher standards.There have been a number of research projects on the issue of diversity with regards to genderand underrepresented groups. Other studies have shown that students learn more effectively byworking in teams than they do independently 7. The United States continues to encounter moredemand for
time, similar to the contractualtime frame of most construction projects having a fixed time horizon. In that short time, withouta definitive plan, it is unlikely that much would be achieved upon which personal satisfactioncan be derived, much less which could support the attainment of tenure. Many faculty have hadexperience with graduate students who have completed all of the graduate course work, but whohave made little, if any, progress toward completing their graduate thesis/dissertation. Whatcauses this failure? By now it should be fairly obvious. Should new faculty fall into the samepit?III. InspirationHere we start with Webster's New World dictionary definition for inspiration as, in biology as abreathing in and also as any stimulus to
writing theirnext report. The importance of this activity is that it develops student assessment skills in aformat which is easily incorporated into typical MET curricula with minor impact. It alsogenerates documentation for program assessment.Team Skills and Peer AssessmentProgram and course outcomes directed at student abilities to work in teams are demanded byTAC-ABET Program Criteria 1.e stating that graduates should “function effectively on teams”.Engineering project teams are common in industry and assessment can be used to improveperformance. However, team skills are not easily incorporated into traditional curricula. Onereason is that team dynamics must occur, and numbers such as a dozen5 offer more dynamicsthan teams of two or three
these measurements, we are writing a software package based onneural network and expert system technology to emulate the interview and evaluation process. Ifsuccessful, the software will allow engineering programs to rapidly and reliably measure theintellectual development of their students as a formative and summative assessment tool. Thispaper describes our progress on the project and remaining research questions under investigation.Introduction and BackgroundMost engineering programs expect that their students will develop intellectually in addition toacquiring knowledge and skills in a specific engineering discipline. However, nearly allmeasures of student achievement are focused on content knowledge, process ability (e.g. design),or
. The research project was designed to determinewhether or not mentors have a significant influence on the level of career achievement ofuniversity faculty and administrators.Hypotheses were formulated and tested by analysis of the data. It was shown that academicswho had mentoring performed or achieved at significantly higher levels in all areas of activity Page 3.406.1covered by the questionnaire than did those who did not have mentoring. Areas of activityincluded in the study were: x Publications: books, edited readings, chapters in books, articles in professional journals, etc. x Grants: number of competitive grants at all
to incorporate design projectswithin the technical classes: A group design project, with a final written report, requires the use(and hence learning) of all of these skills. A second opportunity to emphasize these skills is inlaboratory reports. It is easy to fall into the mode of providing detailed directions for eachlaboratory experiment and to require individual written reports from each student. However, byproviding only superficial directions and goals for the experiment, the students must developtheir problem solving skills (how to do the experiment). Secondly, by requiring group reports,the students will develop their teamwork skills. On the basis of this survey, the authors haveincorporated design projects into all their courses and
/abstracts/index.shtml) as aresource for students doing more in-depth research on those particular topics. The oralpresentations also have the added benefit of catalyzing students’ interest in a wide range of topics,and hence they are placed chronologically just before the Inquiry and Arguing Report.Additionally, the oral presentation allows students the opportunity to practice working in teams.The Role of TeamworkSince students encounter collaborative projects frequently in their EPICS sequence in the freshmanand sophomore years and beyond, such projects are among the secondary objectives of NHV.However, in addition to the group presentation, a great deal of collaboration occurs as peers revieweach other’s written assignments in “workshops,” peer
Additionally, graduates are asked to indicate their job titles. Typical titles for newgraduates are indicated in Table 2. Engineer Engineer-in-Training Structural Engineer Application Engineer Design Engineer Sales Engineer Power-Systems Engineer Junior Engineer Engineering Trainee Engineer Grade I Field Engineer Project Engineer Table 2. Typical professional titles for new ET graduates at UPJ In 1982 salary data was collected as
points: (1)describe projects that the student envisions working on after graduation; (2) what are the trendsin the subfield the student identified; (3) do the projects the student envisions doing and thetrends in the field match up; (4) describe how the exercise helped the student learn about theprospective career; (5) is biological engineering the most appropriate place for the student topursue his/her career goals?Interviews with professionalsLSU students were required to contact and interview a professional involved in their area ofinterest, and to submit a written report detailing the interview. Students were also asked toassess their interest in the field based on what they learned through the interview.Interaction with clients for class
throughout a design and interact with a simulation as it proceeds.With the Web-based system, an entire simulation runs with a fixed set of test vectors in a batchmode and data is returned only on a preselected set of signals. A major question at the beginningof this project was how students would perform under these limitations.As an introduction to VHDL, our instruction decoder assignment asks the student to define logicfor parsing a 32-bit instruction into its field values based on the instruction’s class. Figure 1 showsan example portion of the simulation output returned to the student. On the left side of the table isa list of instructions that was automatically generated when the student requested the assignment.During the simulation, the
specialist in the colonial history of the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands, she has authored a book and articles about music, dance, and material culture. She often works with K-12 and college faculty to incorporate reading, writing, and primary source document analysis into instruction. Her latest research is part of an interdisciplinary project to examine student perceptions of the use of large language models such as ChatGPT and Microsoft CoPilot in academic work.Dr. Amar Shireesh Kanekar, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Dr. Kanekar is a Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator for Health Education and Health Promotion at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. His 17 years of teaching experience involves more than
/learning for students, and computer- or web-assisted personalized learning.Mr. Umer Farooq, Texas A&M University Umer Farooq is a Ph.D. student in the Multidisciplinary Engineering Department at Texas A&M University, with a focus on Engineering Education. Umer is part of the Learning Enhancement and Applications Development Lab (LEAD Lab). Umer contributes to research initiatives centered on educational, instructional, and workforce development in the manufacturing sector. His efforts align with the mission of the Texas A&M University Gulf Coast Center of Excellence (GCCoE), where he collaborates on diverse projects aimed at enhancing learning experiences for students, trainees, and professionals.Dr. Saira
contrast, the Spring semesters see a more varied mix ofsophomore, junior, and senior students from both the Computer Science and Electrical andComputer Engineering majors. Student performance has been evaluated through variousassessments, each contributing to the final grade:- Reading assignments (20%)- Lab assignments (20%)- Project assignments (20%)- In-class exams (20% for in-semester, 20% for the final exam)Students utilize an interactive online textbook zybook [16] which contains many small programsand short formative reading assessments. Fourteen reading assignments are distributedthroughout the semester.Students attend mandatory 2-hour lab sessions each week, working on practical assignments inpairs under the
, community engagement projects, evaluation tools and technology, and gender issues in STEM education. https://orcid.org/0000- 0002-0383-0179Prof. Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile Mar´ıa Elena Truyol, Ph.D., is full professor and researcher of the Universidad Andr´es Bello (UNAB). She graduated as physics teacher (for middle and high school), physics (M.Sc.) and Ph.D. in Physics at Universidad Nacional de C´ordoba, Argentina. In 2013 she obtained a three-year postdoctoral position at the Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil. Her focus is set on educational research, physics education, problem-solving, design of instructional material, teacher training and gender studies. She teaches undergraduate courses
these universities who serve asconsultants on the research project. The email included a link to the survey, with a briefdescription of the research, confirmation of participant age, and consent to have their responsesused for research purposes. This research project and its associated materials were reviewed andapproved by the Colorado School of Mine’s IRB. The survey consisted of four parts, theEngineering and Science Issues Test (ESIT) to measure ethical reasoning [22], MoralFoundations Questionnaire (MFQ) to measure moral intuitions [23], questions about the natureof values and ethical behaviors in engineering and technology [24], and demographic items.The ESIT is a neo-Kohlbergian measure that asks participants to decide on
. This user experience studywill be used to make decisions around space designs and services offered in the library.Defining of Goals and TermsThe Lichtenberger Engineering Library is a branch library embedded in the University of IowaCollege of Engineering. The College of Engineering consists of six academic departments andover twenty research laboratory sites. Undergraduate enrollment is around 1700, approximately275 graduate students, and 110 faculty members [3]. This project started with the questions of“are we meeting the needs of those we serve?” and “are we using our resources and spaceeffectively?” However, as the conversations progressed there was no straightforward way toanswer those questions and one of the first major hurdles was to
Paper ID #43018Board 170: STEM-ulating Change: Exploring Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptionsof Integrated STEM Education (Work-in-Progress)Dr. Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University Ibrahim H. Yeter, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Education (NIE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. He is an affiliated faculty member of the NTU Centre for Research and Development in Learning (CRADLE) and the NTU Institute for Science and Technology for Humanity (NISTH). He serves as the Director of the World MOON Project and holds editorial roles as Associate Editor of the IEEE
Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. He is an affiliated faculty member of the NTU Centre for Research and Development in Learning (CRADLE) and the NTU Institute for Science and Technology for Humanity (NISTH). He serves as the Director of the World MOON Project and holds editorial roles as Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Education and Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning. He is also the upcoming Program Chair-Elect of the PCEE Division at ASEE. His current research interests include STEM+C education, specifically artificial intelligence literacy, computational thinking, and engineering.Ms. Sharyn Anastasia Limas, Nanyang Technological University
©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A layered mentoring approach for engineering excellence.Abstract:The Alternative Pathways to Excellence (APEX) Program at the University of St. Thomas,funded by NSF as an S-STEM Track 2 project, aims to solidify transfer pathways, and assistEngineering students by providing financial, academic, and practical support. The successfulintegration of transfer students into engineering programs presents a unique set of challenges andopportunities for higher education institutions. The APEX program provides a comprehensivesupport system, including structured and informal mentoring, guidance for both academics andextracurricular activities, and collaborative teamwork experiences. The program is
construction and civil engineering experience working for energy companies and as aproject management consultant; nearly 20 years of experience in academia; and extensiveexperience leading and conducting multi-institutional, workforce-related research and outreach.She holds civil engineering degrees (BS, MS, PhD) from Clemson University and is a registeredProfessional Engineer (PE), ASEE Fellow, Project Management Professional (PMP), andLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED-AP).Division: Engineering LeadershipAbstractEngineers, predominantly visual thinkers, have historically encountered engineering workspacesdesigned by men, for men. This trend continues, evident in the underrepresentation of women inthe
effectively improve underrepresented students’ engagement and attention to theelectrical engineering discipline.1. IntroductionIn today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, STEM education is the foundation forfuture advancements, economic growth, and societal progress. It prepares students for careers infields like engineering and computer science. It equips them with the skills necessary to thrive ina technology-driven world. It also fosters innovation and problem-solving abilities to addressglobal challenges like the energy crisis, climate change, and healthcare. According to the Bureauof Labor Statistics, employment in STEM areas in the United States is projected to grow by 9.5%from 2019 to 2029, which is a much faster growth compared to
Paper ID #42436Development of an Interactive, Game-Based Nuclear Science Museum Exhibiton Probabilistic Risk AssessmentCamille S. Levine, University of Maryland Camille Levine is a graduate student in the SyRRA Lab pursuing her Ph.D. in Reliability Engineering. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2021 with a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Project Management. Her research focuses on enhancing the causal basis behind current human reliability analysis methods. She has also worked on human reliability analysis for external hazard probabilistic risk assessment, particularly in nuclear power
Perkins V award, and maintains a portfolio of NSF and private grants to support STEM and CTE pathways in the region.Christopher Russell Christopher Russell is the Information and Engineering Technologies Project Manager at Northern Virginia College. His research focuses on developing novel methods of integrating digital fabrication into formal and informal STEM instruction. Currently, he manages two NSF ATE awards - Makers By Design, a design thinking professional learning program for interdisciplinary groups of educators, and Product Design Incubator, a summer-long entrepreneurship program for community college students.Mr. Samuel Aaron Snyder, Virginia Tech Sam Snyder is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of
periods of flexibility in deadlines may be aneffective choice to deal with these circumstances. Too much flexibility can lead to students nevercompleting work at all: students without enough scaffolding working through projects andcourses can easily procrastinate significant chunks of work for so long that it is impossible tosufficiently complete work by the end of the semester. Having regular deadlines is a “small-teaching intervention” that can in part help students to avoid academic procrastination. Researchalso shows correlations between assignment submission times and final grades (generally, thosewho submit earlier perform better in a course than those who submit at the deadline or later) andbetween assignment submission times and self
the project timeline. ❖ Recruiting volunteers: Current undergraduate engineering students of most engineering disciplines and class standings from professional, affinity, and academic organizations were recruited to participate in the weekly sessions. Each volunteer received a grant- funded stipend between $50 and $100, depending on their level of involvement in the program. All volunteers were required to present at one or more sessions and contribute to creating presentation materials relevant to their area of choice, with those who met this minimum commitment requirement receiving $50. However, those who attended and presented in at least three sessions in addition to developing student materials received
• Empathy and communication compassion activities Collaborating: social skills • Communication • Design project in skills group • Co-creation skills • Labs with partner • Inclusive mindset • Seminar activities in and intercultural groups competence • Inclusive design, • Trust bias in design
to working in the academia, Dr Lim worked at Vestas Technology R&D on wind energy for 5 years. She received her BEng and PhD in Electrical Engineering from NUS in 2004 and 2010 respectively. Dr Lim’s teaching philosophy focuses on active learning ranging from problem-based learning, project-based learning, to multidisciplinary collaborative learning, with an emphasis on education for sustainable development. She is an IEEE senior member and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.Victor WangChee Ming OngYun Mei Elisa AngArturo Molina-Cristobal, University of Glasgow ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Enhancing Engineering Education through Transfer of Learning
Dakota Dr. Julie Robinson is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Dakota and the Director of UND’s Center for Engineering Education Research. Her research explores strategies for broadening access and participation in STEM, focusing on culturally relevant pedagogy in science and engineering. She also investigates strategies for increasing representation in STEM through teacher professional learning opportunities and by exploring the impact of group gender composition on girls’ motivation and engagement. Dr. Robinson is a PI and Co-PI on several NSF sponsored grant projects which focus on teacher professional learning and self-efficacy with implementing culturally relevant engineering education, connecting
Paper ID #43438Board 312: Increasing Retention for Rural and Underrepresented STEMStudentsDr. Carol S Gattis, University of Arkansas Dr. Carol Gattis is the Associate Dean for Special Projects in the Honors College and Adjunct Associate Professor in Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. She has 30+ years of successful STEM educational program design, development, and research relative to engineering and honors student recruitment, retention, diversity, international education, innovation, and course development.Dr. Paul D Adams, University of Arkansas Paul D. Adams, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of
Application Administrator at a Mitsubishi Power Systems, where he built state-of-the-art Enterprise and Machine Learning Applications. Academic positions include Adjunct Professor at the University of Bridgeport, CT, and Assistant Professor – Computer Security where he is tenured at the School of Engineering Technology, Farmingdale State College - State University of New York. He has 6 years of higher education experience, and a total of 14 years. He has presented and published numerous conference papers, journal articles and contributed to a book chapter on Large-scale Evolutionary Optimization. He has excelled at going the extra mile, teaching not only his own classes but an additional Capstone projects, doing