Paper ID #30362Modification of a Physics Rotational Kinematics Concept Inventory foruse with Engineering Dynamics StudentsDr. Ann Reimers, University of Virginia Ann Reimers is an Assistant Professor, Academic General Faculty, in the Engineering & Society and the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Departments at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.Mr. Stefen Beeler-Duden, University of Virginia Stefen Beeler-Duden is a PhD Candidate in Developmental Psychology working in the Psychology De- partment’s Vaish Lab at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va c American Society for
Paper ID #29208Goal setting as a means of improved mental health outcomes for materialsand mechanical engineering studentsDr. Nicole Johnson-Glauch, California Polytechnic State University Nicole received her B.S. in Engineering Physics at the Colorado School of Mines (’13) and her PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (’18). She is currently a lecturer in the Materials Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. In addition to teaching across the curriculum, she studies mental health in engineering students and engages in
articulate what engineersdo [12]. These results were echoed by many researchers [6, 13-17].Teacher Summer WorkshopThe teacher workshop took place at Texas A&M University in summers of 2017 and 2018. Thisteacher workshop was one component of a three-year NSF-funded project. The aim of the projectis to foster junior high and high school student interest, skills, knowledge, and career aspirationsin engineering through authentic engineering design activities related to building automation andIOT technologies. With this in mind, participating teachers were invited to an engineering-focused summer workshop that was designed to use the transformational and excitingtechnologies of connected devices, commonly referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT
data and enhance data efficacy. Engineering schools could then demonstrate a stronger capability in implementing student data analytics. • For engineering education researchers. Researchers should equip themselves with two types of knowledge: (a) knowledge on data science and machine learning, which is a driver of the fourth Industrial Revolution; and (b) knowledge specific to the types of student experiences (i.e., curricular and co-curricular) of their research interest. These two bodies of knowledge appear to be increasingly important to the interdisciplinary field of engineering education. Researchers also need to keep an open mind and explore a wider range of
Paper ID #29675Work-in-progress: Implementing Sophomore Cornerstone Courses inElectrical and Computer EngineeringProf. Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University Branimir Pejcinovic received his Ph.D. degree from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is a Pro- fessor and former Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education at Portland State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering department. In this role he has led department-wide changes in curriculum with emphasis on project- and lab-based instruction and learning. His research interests are in the areas of engineering education, semiconductor device
. Proceedings, p. 3006. Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), 2014.[16] D.G. Taylor, S.P. Magleby, R.H. Todd, and A.R. Parkinson. "Training faculty to coach capstone designteams." International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 17(4/5), pp. 353-358, 2001.[17] C.E. King, C.M. Hoo, W.C. Tang, and M. Khine. "Introducing entrepreneurship into a biomedicalengineering capstone course at the University of California, Irvine." Technology & Innovation, vol. 20(3), pp.179-195, 2019.[18] D. Pistrui, J.K. Layer, and S. Dietrich. “Mapping the behaviors, motives and professional competencies ofentrepreneurially minded engineers in theory and practice: an empirical investigation.” In Proc. of the 2012American Society for Engineering Education
Paper ID #30032Changes in Teacher Self-Efficacy Through Engagement in an EngineeringProfessional Development Partnership (RTP)Malle R Schilling, Virginia Tech Malle Schilling is currently pursuing a PhD in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Malle gradu- ated in 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton. Her re- search interests include broadening participation in engineering, K-12 STEM education, and engineering identity. She has previously researched engineering camps and their effects on participants’ engineering self-efficacy, promotion and tenure policies, and the use
Engineering and Computer Science Projectexpands these practices at Wright College and extends the collaboration to the CCC system. Theacademic departments, the student support services and the administration, collaborate to recruit,retain and transfer students. Through this Project, Wright College established an EngineeringCenter, a place where students build their community of practice (CoP), network, support eachother both academically and professionally, and develop Professional Identity. Students at theEngineering Center find support from like-minded students, all working together to be successfulin the major. During the first semester of the project, the Engineering Center hosted 176 uniqueengineering students (EP, Bridge, IIT and non-pathway
Paper ID #29694Embedding Teacher Professional Learning into the Student-Focused GEARUPEngineering Summer Camp (Evaluation)Ryan Barlow, Utah State University Ryan Barlow obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah in 2012 and his Master’s Degree in Science Education from the University of Maryland in 2016. He is currently a PhD candidate in Engineering Education at Utah State University where his research focuses on continuing professional development of engineering educators.Dr. Max L Longhurst, Utah State University Dr. Longhurst is an Assistant Professor of Science Education in
Paper ID #29993Optimizing Student-Faculty Rapport for the Engineering Classrooms:Dimensioning the Behaviors That MatterDr. Fethiye Ozis P.E., Northern Arizona University Dr. Fethiye ”Faith” Ozis is a lecturer in the civil and environmental engineering department at Northern Arizona University. Dr. Ozis holds a B.S. in environmental engineering from the Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey and a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. She is a licensed Professional Engineer, Environmental, in Arizona. Dr. Ozis is an ExCEEd fellow, and enjoys every dimension of being an engineering educator
to remain anengineering student next semester?, How likely are you to complete your engineering degree?,and Explain your answers for the two previous questions. The averages calculated from the 5-point Likert-scale questions did not reveal any trends nor statistical significance, with all groupmeans in the narrow range of 4.04-4.64. The students who increased their response between thepre and post surveys often cited reasons related to enjoyment: “I am truly enjoying and interestedin engineering” and “I enjoyed this course and learned a lot through it.” Students who loweredtheir response between the pre and post survey often cited challenges with math or other courses:“My mind isn't mathematically inclined” and “My classes right now are very
Qualtrics surveys deployed to the students enrolled in eachparticipating course.The survey design and implementation has been mindful of both student and faculty time.Students first select aspects of the course they feel need improvement and are only asked detailedsurvey questions about those areas. Then students respond to multiple select questions to identifywhat is going particularly well in the course, both in class and on assignments. A third block ofquestions, suggested and vetted by Cornell’s Diversity Programs in Engineering Office, asksstudents about feeling included in the course. Using drill-down and multiple select optionsorganizes student's responses, making it more efficient to identify themes in the data. When thestudents' responses
Paper ID #28899Who’s grade is it anyway?: Transitioning engineering courses to anevidence-based specifications grading systemProf. Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology Todd is a lecturer in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests are about engineering students beliefs about knowledge and their formation through the engineering education experience.Dr. Kaela M Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Kaela Martin is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer- sity, Prescott Campus
Paper ID #29698To Be, or Not to Be, a Professor: Views of Engineering PostdoctoralScholarsDr. Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Dr. Sylvia Mendez is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She earned a PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Kansas, a MS in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Colorado State University, and a BA in Economics from Washington State University. Dr. Mendez’s research centers on the educational attainment and schooling experiences
Paper ID #29913Work In Progress (WIP): A Systematic Review Describing Impacts onEngineering Undergraduates who Participate in OutreachDr. Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University Dr. Garner is Executive Director of The Center for Educational Partnerships at Old Dominion University, VA.Prof. Karen A. Thole, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Karen A. Thole serves as the head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University and also holds the title of Distinguished Professor. She is the co-founder of the Engineering Ambassador Network, which is a professional development program for
Paper ID #29560Can Community Development Projects in Engineering Education Be BothResponsible and Sustainable?: Theory, Education, and PraxisDr. Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines Juan Lucena is Professor and Director of Humanitarian Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines (CSM). Juan obtained a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech and a MS in STS and BS in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). His books include Defending the Nation: U.S. Policymaking to Create Scientists and Engineers from Sputnik to the ’War Against Terrorism’ (University
requires anempathetic approach13,14 .Empathy is one of the important virtues mentioned in the discussions about the characteristicsany professional engineer should have15,7,16 . It is important how we prepare the next generationof engineers who are not just technically sound but possess the characteristics that makes thembetter design engineers. Design is a crucial aspect of mechanical engineering 17. Students designproducts they might not be familiar with or they do not belong the group of users, examplewheelchair, straightening iron and many more. Thus, it makes it more important than ever topossess empathy. Empathy cannot be expected solely though individual experience, it is crucialto keep in mind the target audience when designing solutions18
Paper ID #28737Integrated Closed-Loop Learning Analytics Scheme in a First-YearEngineering CourseDr. Andrew Charles Bartolini, University of Notre Dame Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Notre DameMr. Carson Lee Running, University of Notre Dame Carson Running is a Graduate Research Assistant studying under the direction of Dr. Thomas Juliano. He received his B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering in 2015 and 2019, respectively. His scholarship is focused on hypersonic aerodynamics and aerothermodynamics with complementary interests in novel experimental surface-measurement techniques and facility design
Paper ID #30272K-12 Digital Skills Programs as Preparation for Engineering Study: ASystematic Literature ReviewMrs. Katherine Dornian, University of Calgary Katherine Dornian is a Masters student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. Their interests are in the intersection of informal engineering educa- tion, digital skills, and diversity in engineering. They are currently looking at pre-university audiences and how the development of digital skills in under-represented groups in engineering can improve diversity as well as technology.Dr. Mohammad
Paper ID #28626Non-Academic Career Pathways for Engineering Doctoral Students: AnEvaluation of an NSF Research Traineeship ProgramMs. Maya Denton, University of Texas at Austin Maya Denton is a STEM Education doctoral student and Graduate Research Assistant in the Center for Engineering Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engi- neering from Purdue University. Prior to attending UT-Austin, she worked as a chemical engineer for an industrial gas company.Dr. Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin Maura Borrego is Director of the Center for Engineering Education and
), I need to work harder, or excel beyond other men, in order for my input to even be considered as valuable.”One of our goals for the unit was for students to consider whether investigating who participatesin STEM is (or should be) an important part of learning physics. Alyssa answers this question asshe describes the importance of this class to her personally: “This classes addresses tough topics, beyond physical material. While learning quantum mechanics is the primary focus, this is the perfect class to tie in challenging societal norms and stigmas. I say the word “engineer” and an image of a white male almost instantaneously appears in my mind.”For Alyssa, her own awareness of the lack of
Paper ID #29804Learner Analytics in Engineering Education: A Detailed Account ofPractices Used in the Cleaning and Manipulation of Learning ManagementSystem Data from Online Undergraduate Engineering CoursesMr. Javeed Kittur, Arizona State University Javeed Kittur is a doctoral student (Engineering Education Systems & Design) at Arizona State Univer- sity, USA. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Master’s in Power System from India in 2011 and 2014 respectively. He has worked with Tata Consultancy Services as Assistant Systems Engineer from 2011-2012, Bangalore, India. He has
, and the difference compared with Group C, university visitors, is statisticallysignificant. The higher score is likely due to the environmental engineering students, many ofwhom are female and are expected to want to do good for society [10]. However, it does notexplain why the environmentally and socially minded secondary school students are notdrawn into engineering.Being a male predicts interest in technology more than being a Scientist or an Idealist. It alsopredicts an interest in engineering studies more than the Scientist orientation. This stronggender-related divide has been found to be typical especially for the economically developedcountries with high levels of gender equality. It has been suggested to relate to the gender
Paper ID #29514Teaching ’Diversity in Design and the Design Thinking Process throughhands-on in-classroom prototyping (Resource Exchange, Diversity)D’Andre Jermaine Wilson-Ihejirika P.Eng., BrainSTEM Alliance D’Andre Wilson-Ihejirika completed her B.Eng in Chemical Engineering at McGill University and her MASc. from the Centre for Management of Technology and Entrepreneurship (CMTE) at the University of Toronto. She worked for several years as a Professional Chemical Engineer in the Athabasca Oil Sands, before taking a Project Management role in Research & Innovation at York University. D’Andre is the founder the STEM
]. Engineering faculty frequently provide closed-ended,decontextualized technical problems to solve, which sends the message that social considerationsare either irrelevant or of significantly lesser importance. Prior research has suggested thatsociotechnical integration could benefit engineering students by allowing them to think moresociotechnically and better develop engineering habits of mind [2].Sociotechnical integration refers to the integration of the social and technical dimensions ofengineering problems [3]. Such an integration is integral to engineering work [1], but often notmade visible in engineering education. Furthermore, sociotechnical thinking refers to ability toidentify, address, and account for “the interplay between relevant social
Paper ID #28676Role of Social Interaction in the Barriers Facing First-yearInternational Students in the United StatesMr. Johnny Crayd Woods Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Johnny C. Woods, Jr. is a Higher Education Ph.D. Student and a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia. His research interests are STEM Education; Migration and Immigration issues in education; and Quality Assurance.Dr. Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Homero Murzi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering
purpose. Before this course, I thought that a prototype was just a prerequisite to a final product. I thought the design process was to define the problem -> make a prototype or 2 -> make the finished process. What I learned in this class was that prototypes shouldn't test everything at once. Prototypes should be very quick to make and have a very clear validation goal in mind.” • “I think from now on I will consider whether I'm prototyping for desirability, feasibility or viability in the future.” • “The strategy of Subsystem Isolation is extremely useful—a prototype doesn't have to do EVERYTHING, it has to just fully do one thing. A divide-and-conquer approach allows an engineer to ensure
currently working towards incorporating writing assignments that enhance students’ critical thinking capabilities. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Assessment of Gregorc Style DelineatorsAbstract Anthony F. Gregorc is a phenomenological researcher who is internationally recognizedfor his work in learning styles. In 1969, with the introduction of his Energic Model of Styles,researchers were provided with a valuable tool for helping individuals gain a betterunderstanding of Self and others. This work evolved into the Mind Styles Model in 1984.Gregorc Style Delineator is based upon a psychologically-formulated matrix of four descriptivewords. Gregorc indicates that there are
a pre-packaged lesson that connected engineering design via Mind-storms to the New York Common Core State Mathematics Standards for her math teacher col-leagues. The third sub-case explores Julie’s role as an FLL coach while she prepared for and fa-cilitated students’ participation in a regional competition. Overall, these sub-cases reveal howcommitments to pre-college constructionist-oriented engineering education can result in “doublebinds” [9] where constructionism is simultaneously positioned as an advantage for students’learning and long term development but also a disadvantage to participating in larger educationalstructures in- and out of Julie’s school.Sub-case 1 - Pi Day In 2015, Pi Day (March 14th; 3/14) fell on a Saturday
researcher at Aalto University Design Factory. Currently working on in- novation networks, creative ecosystems and community dynamics in relation to these. Holds a PhD in Industrial Design Engineering from TU Delft. Sine is also an architect.Dr. Tua A. Bj¨orklund, Aalto University Design Factory Tua Bj¨orklund is a professor of practice at Aalto University, and one of the co-founders of the Design Fac- tory, a multidisciplinary co-creation platform. She is particularly interested in how to support translating ideas into action in engineering design in organisations, whether it be in the context of teaching, product design or creating new strategy in technology companies.Prof. Niina Nurmi, Aalto University, School of Business