Texas A&M University, post- graduate training in evaluation at The Evaluators Institute (TEI) at George Washington University and the AEA/CDC Summer Evaluation Institute. Besides teaching, she has worked as an evaluator in grants awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Currently she is the internal evaluator for the projects Recruiting, Retaining and Engaging Academically Talented Students from Economically Disadvantaged Groups into a Pathway to Successful Engineering Careers (PEARLS) and for Building Capacity at Collaborative Undergraduate STEM Program in Resilient and
Computer Scienceparticipated in the CDI resulting in five redesigned courses. In the following sections, theredesign of two courses incorporating HIP principles is summarized. This is the first step of aspiral approach to a systematic course design of the engineering and computing sciencescurriculum. These two courses are at the freshmen and sophomore levels. More undergraduatecourses in the sophomore and junior will be pipelined for a redesign embedding HIPs and activestudent engagement strategies.Redesign of the Career Discovery (ETCS 105) CourseThe Career Discovery course, (ETCS 105), normally taken by engineering freshmen students,was redesigned in the CDI. The main goal of the redesign is to help students to gain anunderstanding of how to
the fields of engineering.When speaking in general, it’s evident that Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)occupations have a low representation among Underrepresented Minorities (URMs). According to theNational Science Foundation, jobs that involve science or engineering show a low percentage ofemployed African Americans [1]. As of 2015, African Americans that identify with one race are roughly4 percent engineers and 3 percent physical and related scientists.These statistics give rise to the question why; why are URMs not pursuing careers in engineering?BackgroundOld Dominion University (ODU) is recognized as a minority serving institution with a plurality of racesrepresented. The student population consists of 26.2 percent
applications would be helpful to prepare them fortheir career[6]. Engineering graduates, especially in Northern California, with a knowledge ofnanofabrication and characterization techniques will be advantaged in job search, be betterprepared for handling tasks if they join a high-tech industry, and may be more motivated foradvancing their knowledge and skills in a nano-related field. In addition, Nanotechnology is aneffective way to introduce students to interdisciplinary sciences[7]. Therefore, in order tointroduce nanoscience and nanotechnology to undergraduate Mechanical and MechatronicEngineering students, an upper-level elective course, Nanoscale Science and Engineering MECH430, has been designed and added to the Mechanical and Mechatronic
manager of Materials Testing lab at Missouri S&T, teaches mechanics of materials and develops digital educational resources for the engineering students. He had the opportunity of leading several scientific and industrial research projects and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Over the span of his career, Dr. Libre authored and co-authored 3 chapter books, 17 peer-reviewed journal articles and over 60 conference papers. He has advised and co-advised 8 gradu- ate students and mentored over 30 undergraduate students. He has collaborated with scholars from several countries, including Iran, China, Slovenia, Canada, and the US. He also served as a reviewer for 6 journals and a committee member of 5
afocus on hands-on education. This content is a major component of the CSET program thatsatisfies ABET ETAC Criteria. The Computer Science content of the program was enhanced andredesigned after Fall 2006 to meet ABET CAC Criteria.The CSET program is a mid-station between Computer Science and Computer EngineeringTechnology. The program is geared primarily to students that enjoy hands-on or Project-BasedLearning (PBL). Experiential learning effectively engages students 1,2 , supports technology andcollaboration 3,4,5,6 , reduces failure rates 7 , and exposes students to Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers 8 .// The rest of this paper is structured as follows.ABET Student Outcome CriteriaBoth ETAC and CAC require
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Adjunct Associate Professor of Education at Tufts University. Her research efforts at at the Center for Engineering Education and Out- reach focus on supporting discourse and design practices during K-12, teacher education, and college- level engineering learning experiences, and increasing access to engineering in the elementary school ex- perience, especially in under-resourced schools. In 2016 she was a recipient of the U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). https://engineering.tufts.edu/me/people/faculty/kristen- bethke-wendell c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020Make Way for Trains: A
emphasizes are the time the band wants something to occur and the speed thecamera must be recording at. This spreadsheet is included in the guides paired with “The OneMoment” music video in order to connect real-world use of mathematics to the classroom. Thisshows students that math is applicable in different careers, including the music industry. Byallowing students to approach math in this way, self-efficacy for students who feel less confidentin their mathematical capabilities can increase [2]. The OK Go Sandbox educator and student guides that pair with “The One Moment”music video explore the topics of spreadsheets, analytical and theoretical data, frame rate, andslow motion. This guide is designed for students in grades 9-12 and covers
careers. Typical uses for PDM include; version control, common component libraries,templates, and design/documentation approval workflows. Nearly all industries and companiesof any size have adopted PDM to decrease the cost of design. However, educational institutionshave not widely implemented PDM into the education of our students.The PDM system we chose to implement is specifically designed for CAD, and thus hasfeedback systems that the students will encounter in the workforce. This feedback allows forefficient drawing markup and direct review and commenting on 3D data. Traditional virtuallearning environments and course management systems are not designed for CAD feedback. Theability to effectively communicate feedback to students is
Careers inFacility Design and Construction [3]. The findings included substantial agreement among highlevel officers of academic and non-academic organizations, stating: “The overwhelming majority of the professionals interviewed agreed that a significant percentage of the members of their organizations believe that there are serious problems with the current system for educating both engineers and architects. This view was expressed by both academics and non-academics and by respondents who did not themselves necessarily agree with the idea that problems exist.”Specifically calling out, “ . . . the failure of schools to give students enough practical knowledge and instruction in solving real world problems.”and volunteering, “Two
research areas include autonomous mobile robots, vision-based control, visual servoing, visual tracking, coordinated control, and sensing & perception techniques. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 STEM Program for Female High School StudentsAbstractDespite engineering careers helping to solve problems in society and environment, adisproportionately low number of women enter engineering careers. Contributing factors mayinclude during the developing years lack of role models and activities that would increase theinterest and confidence in STEM pathways. Our university has initiated activities to provideexposure to role models and STEM activities to young females. Since 2016 our
stage discovery Translational research Mission-focused impact35+ young investigator awards from NSF Engineering Research Centers: $18 million from USAID to establish theNSF CAREER, AFOSR YIP, DARPA Leading QESST & CBBG plus partnering U.S.-Pakistan Centers for AdvancedYFA, ONR YIP, NASA and NIH over past on NEWT & FREEDM Studies in Energy (USPCASE) to improvethree years. power production in Pakistan NSF I/UCRCs (Industry/University Cooperative Research Programs): Lead
uppor t S er vices : P rovide m eans for the target of haras s m ent to acces s s upport s ervices (s ocial s ervices , health care, legal, career/ profes s ional) without m aking a form al report.• Alter native and I nfor mal R epor ting: P rovide alternative and les s form al m eans of recording inform ation about the experience and reporting the experience.• P r event R etaliation: Develop approaches to prevent the target from experiencing or fearing retaliation in academ ic s ettings . K ey R ecom m endationsI mpr ove tr ans parency and accountability• C lear P olicies : Develop and s hare clear, acces s ible, and cons is tent policies on s exual haras s m ent and s tandards of behavior. Make clear that people will
Use (Application Level)The fourth level evaluates learners’ intended and actual application of learning. From this level,we can better understand how the course contributed to learners’ current and future careers,interests, and professional development. Research questions at this level are “Do learners intendto continue learning in subject area as a result of this course?”, “Do learners intend to apply thismaterial to their career?”, “Will this course help learners advance their credentials?”, and “Doesthis course enable new professional opportunities for learners?” Like Level 1, Level 4 regardsthe individual perspectives of learners as critical for judging whether the course allowed learnersto advance in life. From post course surveys or
development. Findings can be used to inform newapproaches for developing and assessing engineering outreach programs. IntroductionThe engineering education community recognizes the lack of diversity in the field and is activelyworking to break down barriers that inhibit the participation of women and minoritized racial andethnic groups in engineering education and engineering careers. Despite these ongoing efforts,engineering enrollment is below optimal levels and there continues to be an overall lack ofwomen and students from minoritized racial and ethnic groups within engineering fields (Daviset al., 2012). For example, over the past five years, engineering degrees were earned by studentsfrom
Proactive performance sample of different real estate agents. personality Seibert et al. proactive Hierarchical regression analysis is performed depending upon variables such as (1999) [16] personality and demographics, human capital, motivational, organizational, and industry, which Proactive career success suggests variance in proactive personality for both objective and subjective career personality success. Crant Proactive Proactive behavior is exhibited by individuals, exists in an array of domains, is
explore human, technology and society interactions to transform civil engineering education and practice with an emphasis on understanding hazard recog- nition, competencies, satisfaction, personal resilience, organizational culture, training, informal learning and social considerations. The broader impact of this work lies in achieving and sustaining safe, produc- tive, and inclusive project organizations composed of engaged, competent and diverse people. The SRL is supported by multiple research grants, including a CAREER award, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Simmons is a former project director of the Summer Transportation Institute (STI) at South Carolina State University and Savannah
Clobes, University of Virginia Dr. Amy M. Clobes is committed to supporting current and future graduate students as Director of Grad- uate Programs for the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science. In her current role, Dr. Clobes collaborates to support existing programs and develops new initiatives in graduate stu- dent recruitment, training, education, and career and professional development. Dr. Clobes holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Michigan and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia. Her combined experience in STEM research and education, program development, and student advising are key to her dedication and success in creating opportunities for
mentoring, and community building 3. Participation by students in research-focused activities such as research seminars and undergraduate experiences 4. Participation by students in career and professional development activities Results: 1. Feel a stronger sense of community on the campus over the non-scholar affiliated Colleagues 2. Women in the S-STEM have an easier time integrating academically as well as transfer students in the program5) ECE Scholars [21]University: Seattle UniversityDiscipline: Electrical and Computer EngineeringNumber of students: 32 students, 5 yearsInitiatives:1. Peer tutoring, informal study partners and industry mentorship program2. Professional development seminars and
fellow in Immunology at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn. She sub- sequently worked for four years as a Senior Research Specialist at the Vanderbilt Cell Imaging Re- source (CISR) microscope facility before joining the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineer- ing (IBBME), University of Toronto as an Assistant Professor. She is currently the Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs at IBBME as well as the Associate Chair, Years 1 & 2 in the Division of Engi- neering Science. She serves as faculty supervisor for the Discovery initiative and is program co-director for the Igniting Youth Curiosity in STEM Program. Dawn was a 2017 Early Career Teaching Award recipient at U of T and was named the 2016
classrooms throughout the Boise area and serving as a career mentor to high school students interested in pursuing engineering as a career. Taylor’s role at CSATS focused on interfacing with science and engineering research faculty to develop and implement K-12 teacher professional development. Currently, Taylor is pursuing a doctorate degree in Materials Science and Engineering and Penn State University.Dr. Matthew Johnson, Matt is an Assistant Professor with the Center for Science and the Schools in the College of Education at Penn State University. His research interests focus on how teachers learn about epistemic practices of en- gineers through in-service teacher professional development programs and how they provide
National Science Foun- dation, on the board of the American Society for Engineering Education, and as an associate dean and director of interdisciplinary graduate programs. Her research awards include U.S. Presidential Early Ca- reer Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), a National Science Foundation CAREER award, and two outstanding publication awards from the American Educational Research Association for her journal articles. All of Dr. Borrego’s degrees are in Materials Science and Engineering. Her M.S. and Ph.D. are from Stanford University, and her B.S. is from University of Wisconsin-Madison.Dr. David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University David B. Knight is an Associate Professor and
applying principles of clean energy to a real-life situation for college credit ● Increase student content knowledge in STEM, in general, and clean energy, in particular ● Improve students’ attitudes toward interest in, and confidence with STEM and Clean Energy content, as well as future careers in these sectors ● Increase students’ preparedness for college expectationsThis program was made possible via three annual grants from the Massachusetts Clean EnergyCenter, in-kind contributions from the educational institutions, and the industry partners, whovolunteered company time and resources. The program design was based on a review of existingresearch which led to the development of a logic model--a graphic illustration of the theory
institutions to enhance their experience indesign and/or leadership roles, and thus attract employers of interest [6], [10].Other students engage in undergraduate research opportunities as an alternative venue given itsimmediate and long-term benefits [5], [6], [12], [17], [25], [27], [32]. Research efforts indicatethat undergraduate students participating in research obtain greater confidence in research andprofessional abilities, attest awareness of a graduate school environment, gain significant growthin structuring and conducting research project, and pursue STEM careers and Ph.D. studies post-graduation [3], [25], [26], [27].Nonetheless, procuring internship positions, joining research groups, or being accepted intograduate school, highly depends
bring students from across the country to auniversity campus for the summer. These students learn how to conduct real research in theirdiscipline by actually doing it, under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Many students whoparticipate in REU programs remember these programs long after the program is complete. TheREU experience of working with a faculty mentor on bona fide research is undoubtedly key tothe educational and career planning benefits that students enjoy. The best REU experiencestypically don’t happen by accident. They must be deliberately planned. Despite the importanceof this component of REU programs, minimal literature related REU social programs exists.This paper considers what makes a strong REU social program.1
who complete a degree and are career-ready to enter engineering and computer science (ECS). The SE-SC framework has guided theimplementation of select interventions/practices that meet the criteria of being able to besustained, have broad impact, are based on evidence supporting their effectiveness in STEMlearning environments, and that directly engage and support students as they traverse theacademic pathway leading to degree completion in Engineering and Computer Science (ECS).This research project aligns with the need to boost the nation’s economic growth andcompetitiveness by not only expanding emphasis on STEM education but systemically addressingways to expand the impact on the education of ‘Hispanic’ students, thus contributing to
. AssociateProfessors can be appointed without these higher education course credits but are required totake these credits within four to five years to receive tenure.Systems of career recognition have been established in a significant number of theseUniversities. Examples include appointment as Excellent Teacher at Uppsala University, and noless than four different models for appointing Excellent Teaching Practitioners at LundUniversity. Winka in her review of processes for career recognition in teaching at SwedishUniversities in 2017 [5] concluded that 22 of 47 Higher Education Institutions had establishedsuch systems. Similar requirements are emerging in many European countries [6].There is also a substantial movement in some UK universities to provide
dissemination of an online resilience and interpersonal communication training program.Prof. Bianca L. Bernstein, Arizona State University Bianca L. Bernstein, Ph.D. is Professor of Counseling and Counseling Psychology in the College of In- tegrative Sciences and Arts at Arizona State University. Dr. Bernstein guides the CareerWISE research program, supported by the National Science Foundation since 2006. Her over 250 publications and pre- sentations and over $4 M in external support have focused on the application of psychological science to the career advancement of women and underrepresented minorities and the development of effective learning environments for graduate education. She is a fellow of the American
at the University of Delaware. She received her Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University. An organizational sociologist, Dr. Vican in- vestigates the adoption and implementation of new employment practices and corporate social behaviors. Across her research, Dr. Vican explores how organizational policies and practices, managerial behavior, and workplace culture shape individual career outcomes as well as broader patterns of labor market in- equality. Her current research includes a qualitative study of corporate diversity management strategies and a series of mixed-methods projects on diversity in the academic workforce.Prof. Yvette A Jackson, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Yvette Jackson, Professor of
a Cronbach’s alpha level of .95 and found teaching self-efficacy was significantlyrelated to university teaching support and colleague support [6]. Moreover, more experiencedcompared to less experienced faculty reported higher levels of teaching self-efficacy [6]. Teaching satisfaction. Teaching satisfaction was operationalized by the teaching/servicesatisfaction scale reported in prior studies examining well-being among faculty [7]-[9]. Theseitems were part of a large cadre of items from the Collaborative on Academic Careers in HigherEducation (COACHE) faculty job satisfaction survey [21]. The scale consists of six five-pointLikert items in which higher scores indicate more satisfaction. The content of the items includednumber of