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in mind, an engineering technical writing class was used to further examine theevolving landscape of academic writing and detect the domains in which students and educatorscan appropriately utilize AI tools. In this regard, several writing tasks were outlined, whereinundergraduate engineering students were asked to write with and without AI’s assistance in orderto explore the pros and cons of using natural language processing (NLP) models for technicalwriting and gauge the interest and enthusiasm of students in utilizing AI tools. Then, acomprehensive comparative analysis was conducted to analyze several factors including writingstyle, the structure of paragraphs, the accuracy of numerical data, and the empathetic language ofthe essays
inclusion, practicinginclusive leadership is essential. Leaders in engineering organizations play a significant role inshaping work spaces, environments, policies, cultures, values, and social norms [10]. It isessential for inclusive leaders to be mindful of the cultures they are perpetuating and seek todevelop a culture of belonging where all individuals, regardless of identity or privilege, believethey can thrive [10]. Inclusive CulturesWorkplace cultures and environments can greatly impact performance, productivity, efficiency,teamwork, communication, collaboration, job satisfaction, employee engagement, stress, andburnout and even retention [12]. The scholar Schein indicated that culture can be broken downinto various levels including
students persist in engineering.Our study is situated in the context of civil engineering, as two of the PIs are civil engineeringfaculty members, but it should be noted that we often refer to engineering education in theaggregate. This is partially because students at our institution do not declare a specific majoruntil they complete some foundational coursework in math and science. The interventions in thisstudy are designed specifically with civil and architectural students in mind, but they may betranslated to other disciplines.Building Pathways ProgramsThe Building Pathways program features academic and professional development programmingfor engineering students during the first and second academic years and during the summer termsfollowing
collaborative change management and communities ofpractice in engineering education at the national level, where Mattucci developed a largeprofessional network across the country. In this role he often felt unfamiliar with the actors,priorities, and attitudes within the various contextual domains and the people he was workingwith. This role coincided with the initiation of his mindfulness and awareness practice, which ledto him actively seeking ‘contextual mentors’ to help navigate the systems. This approach ofintentionally seeking contextual mentorship has been ongoing for the last five years. Recently, hebecame more aware of the mentees in his network, and perceiving these relationships through asocial network lens, which has inspired this work, and
acknowledgesthat infrastructure design requires consideration of diverse settings and the needs of thecommunity as a whole rather than as a collection of individuals [32]. Too often, communityimpacts are only considered after the design has been developed according to the technicalcriteria. Through the use of CCD, the design can be developed from the start with both technicaland human criteria in mind. CCD emphasizes that both asking multiple community stakeholderswhat they need and observing how they interact with the system in question may be a better wayto ensure the community feels heard and the engineer understands where improvements can bemade to better fit the way people use a system [32].Another approach to addressing sociotechnical problems such
met yet and where potential problems may exist in thecourse.Figure 1 Rubric for an application (homework) problem from Thermodynamics 2 for the topic of combustion. The criteria that have a "bulls’ eye" are learning objectives and standards for the assignment.Figure 2 Rubric for an application (homework) problem from Thermal System Design for the topic of engineering economics. The criteria that have a "bulls’ eye" are learning objectives and standards for the assignment. Figure 3 Example from Canvas "Learning Mastery Gradebook" based on the outcomes grading. The color-coded scale is shown on the right.Instructor ThoughtsCertainly, the first feedback that comes to mind for
Paper ID #41854The Effects of COVID-19 on the Development of Expertise, Decision-Making,and Engineering IntuitionMadeline Roth, Bucknell University Madeline (Maddi) Roth is an undergraduate student with majors in Neuroscience and Psychology and a minor in Education.Miss Joselyn Elisabeth Busato, Bucknell University Joselyn Busato is an undergraduate student at Bucknell University, majoring in creative writing and biology.Dr. Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University Dr. Elif Miskioglu is an early-career engineering education scholar and educator. She holds a B.S. ˘ in Chemical Engineering (with Genetics minor) from Iowa
. Then, by having the instructor share her own identity map, includingprivileges and oppressions associated, students were invited to consider the impacts within herlife and her engineering work before exploring their own. This resulted in individualpositionality assignments that were honest, and at times deeply reflective, with studentexperiences and realizations.LimitationsAlthough this exercise shows promise for increasing the engineer’s understanding ofpositionality, it is not sufficient in developing contextually minded engineers. There are multiplelimitations to this activity, as it is just that – a singular activity. This activity first relies on aclassroom atmosphere that is heavily interactive, safe, and unconstrained in discussion
, and diverse minds” (Holmes, 2018, p. 140).Learning how to design solutions to real-world problems is one of the cornerstones of anengineering student’s formation. From the industrial to the everyday settings, engineers play aninfluential role in how the tools, objects, and systems we interact with daily are designed. Yet,during their engineering education, quite often students experience a disconnection between thesocio-technical aspects of engineering design and the more technical courses in their curriculum,which can lead students to favor a view of engineering as a neutral discipline and put lessimportance on the human-centered aspects of design (Loweth et al., 2021; Miska et al., 2022). Inturn, when applying their knowledge to create a
way.Although there is no official data publicly available for comparison, given that we know manyengineering graduates do not become licensed, and even at four years post graduation onlyaround 45 percent of graduates become licensed [6], our sample consisting of 88 percent licensedProfessional Engineers was a large overrepresentation of this group; this suggests our samplewas likely missing those who have exited engineering completely. These characteristics of oursample are all considerations to keep in mind as readers reflect on our findings below.Table 1.Sample Comparison with 2021 Canadian Census Data Engineering Graduates
. interactions If someone does not agree with my ideas, I can find ways and means to get them to (α=0.749) change their mind. When I interact with the professors at this university, I feel that they care about my performance. Sense of belonging- I see myself as part of the university community. general It has been easy for me to make friends at the School of Engineering. (α=0.827) I feel like I really belong in my college career. Self-efficacy I can always solve difficult problems if I try hard enough. (α=0.844) It is easy for me to stick to my objectives and achieve my goals. I can solve most problems if I put in the
solutions) whilesimultaneously learning pure science concepts. While there are grade-level specific anddiscipline-specific learning standards, there are generic practices and lessons that can be usedacross grade levels and disciplines. Introducing teachers to the general mind-set of engineers andhow engineering practices can help students to apply science concepts is a critical need inprofessional development for science teachers.A professional development workshop was conducted over a period of several months during theschool year through the Stony Brook University outreach program. Teachers were recruited froma variety of suburban school districts and included teachers at the elementary through highschool levels. Participants met at the
Paper ID #44508Encouraging Student Participation in Developing Custom Built Lab Modulesin Undergraduate Engineering and Science CourseDr. Anu Osta, Rowan University Dr Anu Osta is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering Department at Rowan University. His teaching interests are Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science, Manufacturing, and Design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Encouraging student participation in developing custom built lab modules in undergraduate engineering and science courses1. IntroductionHigher education has for quite some time witnessed a surge of
scholarship of teaching. His efforts in leading the Sustainable Buildings program were recognized with the 2019 Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design. He has also worked as a construction project engineer, consultant, and safety inspector. He believes educating the next generation of professionals will be pivotal in sustainability standard practices. Regarding engagement, Dr. Valdes-Vasquez has served as the USGBC student club’s adviser and the ASC Sustainability Team’s faculty coach since 2013. He is a CSU President’s Sustainability Commission member, among multiple other committees. In addition, he is involved with various professional organizations at the national level, including the
of second in the pre REU data tonot being in the top four rankings in the post REU data. It is possible that pre-conceivednotions of what engineering education focuses on as a research community is no longer asprevalent in the student’s minds after having been exposed to some of the work within it.AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation underGrant No. 1950330. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect theviews of the National Science Foundation.ReferencesCraney, C., McKay, T., Mazzeo, A., Morris, J., Prigodich, C., and Groot, R. (2011). "Cross-disciplineperceptions of the undergraduate
Paper ID #44097Creation of a Workshop Series on Inclusive Teaching and Design Practicesfor Engineering Undergraduate Teaching AssistantsDr. Ingrid Joylyn Paredes, New York University Dr. Ingrid J. Paredes is an Industry Assistant Professor in the First-Year Engineering Program at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. She studied chemical engineering and received her B.S. and M.S. at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and her Ph.D. at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Her interests include diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education and sustainability education for engineers.Prof. Rui Li, New York University
Paper ID #42751WIP: In Search of Community: A Collaborative Inquiry Among NeurodivergentEngineering Education ResearchersDr. Marissa A Tsugawa, Utah State University Marissa Tsugawa is an assistant professor at Utah State University who leverages mixed-methods research to explore neurodiversity and identity and motivation in engineering. They completed their Ph.D. in Engineering Education where they focused on motivation and identity for engineering graduate students.Theo Sorg, Purdue University Theo Sorg (they/them) is a fifth-year PhD student and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow in the School
to make changes to incorporate EBIPs in their teaching.Faculty SurveyThe faculty survey was designed to help quantify faculty opinions on the curriculum, teachingpractices, and the mindsets in teaching chemical engineering. The Yeager et al. 2022 study foundthat teacher mindset in high school math teachers was a key factor for a student mindsetintervention to be successful, and cultivating a student’s growth mindset needed intentionalteacher support [6]. With that in mind, we decided to find out how our faculty felt about growthmindset.The term “growth mindset” refers to those who believe that abilities and intelligence can bedeveloped over time (for example, a belief that students can improve their math abilities throughstudy practice) [7
Paper ID #41974Work in Progress: Development of a Medical Devices Course for SophomoreBiomedical Engineering Undergraduate StudentsDr. Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware Dr. Sarah I. Rooney is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Delaware. Dr. Rooney’s efforts center around developing and teaching courses in the undergraduate BME curriculum and facilitating continuous improvement of the program.Mrs. Shameeka M Jelenewicz, University of Delaware ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024
Paper ID #45310Comparison of Undergraduate Engineering Students and High School StudentsSolving Authentic ProblemsDr. Gang Liu, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Dr. Gang Liu is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology in the Division of Physical and Computational Sciences, at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. He received his Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering in 2006 and another Ph.D. degree in engineering education in 2018. He teaches mechanical engineering undergraduate courses, including statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, etc. His research interests include in-class
context and interest of cultivating a CoP for success; and2) community building and interactive feedback as the most critical design principles for asuccessful CoP [2]. In Europe, the advancement of engineering education research appeared inthe form of CoP as a loose support network of like-minded scholars to further exchange ideas[3], e.g. the formation of Nordic Network in Engineering Education Research [4]. More recent literature in engineering education has shared the experiences of capabilitybuilding related to a CoP. For example, Matemba and colleagues [5] depicted how a professionalcommunity, the Engineering Education Research Network in Africa, catalyzes scholarship andmentorship in engineering education research. They highlighted the
Paper ID #43101Lessons Learned: Exploring Effective Student-centered Instructional Practicesin Middle and Upper-level EngineeringShabnam Wahed, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Shabnam Wahed, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, is dedicated to revolutionizing the learning experience for engineering students beyond mere memorization. Passionate about elevating students’ conceptual understanding, Shabnam directs her efforts toward refining the teaching and assessment methods for mastering fundamental and challenging engineering concepts. With a background in Electrical and Computer
14 Other/Non-EngineeringFigure 5. Results of exposure and motivation levels across engineering majors.DiscussionThe findings of the present study are in line with initial expectations, highlighting bothopportunities for improvement in engineering education and the need to foster awareness andunderstanding of semiconductor-related topics among students. The data reveal that while morethan 66% of respondents have heard about semiconductors, only 9.41% have taken at least oneuniversity class on the subject, and 18.82% have participated in activities related tosemiconductors. This result suggests a potential area for curriculum enhancement in engineeringeducation. Keeping in mind that 72% of students taking the class are juniors and senior
engineering students? Can coupled ethical-epistemic pedagogy in the classroom influence the development of moral agency in undergraduateengineering students? To what degree does variation in instructor and topic influence the efficacyof coupled ethical-epistemic analysis in undergraduate engineering courses?KeywordsEngineering education, ethics, ethical inquiry, undergraduate, research experienceIntroductionThe imperative to cultivate ethically minded engineers has never been more critical, given theincreasingly complex and global nature of engineering challenges. Despite notable efforts andongoing discussions within the academic and professional communities about the importance ofinstilling ethical behavior in undergraduate engineering education [1
1968, 'Classroom climate and individual learning', Journal ofEducational Psychology, vol. 59, pp. 414 -419.[17] Walberg, HJ 1976, 'Psychology of learning environments: Behavioral, structural, orperceptual?', Review of Research in Education, vol. 4, pp. 142-178.[18] Walberg, H.J 1991, 'Classroom psychological environment', in K Marjoribanks (Ed.), Thefoundations of students' learning (pp. 255-263), Pergamon, New York.[19] Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes.Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.ELEAZAR MARQUEZDr. Marquez is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University ofTexas Rio Grande Valley. His research efforts focus on engineering education, particularly
better than covering entire textbook by skipping through pages.”Along the same lines, another respondent suggested reviewing work for students during lectures: “Some students are shy to ask for help, so don’t assume if no one raises their hand they know what you throw at them. One-on-one 30 minutes review with some students are tremendously helping.” 2024 ASEE Southeastern Section ConferenceAs academic leaders and engineering educators, it is important to keep student success in mind inboth roles. 3. What are some of the best practices that leaders could bring to classroom or laboratory teaching?For best practices, the respondents encouraged staying current
Paper ID #40777Qualitatively Exploring How Finances Constrain Undergraduate Engineer-ingStudent Experiences, Mental Health, and Career OpportunitiesEmily Fitzpatrick, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Emily is a third-year mechanical engineering undergraduate student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.Dr. Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Dr. Jessica Deters is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical & Materials Engineering and Discipline Based Education Researcher at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She holds her Ph.D. in Engineering Edu- cation and M.S. in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech
. The 2023 ASEE ITH discussion was focused on howas faculty and instructors we may make a difference stewarding students through their educationalexperience and how we might consider sustainability as part of the engineering canon. This buildson the planning and structure of previous iterations of an ITH. In this paper, we share the history,evolution, and mindful structure for these events. We summarize recent efforts to present severalimportant topics related to timely engineering education subjects as well as fostering discussionamong participants via intimate, roundtable conversations based on provided discussion prompts.The 2023 session included a presentation of the Engineering for One Planet (EOP) initiative andFramework and the work to
positively influence these perceptions. Erin aims to bridge the gap between emerging technology and educational practices, emphasizing the importance of AI literacy in high school education to prepare students for the workforce. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Cultivating Tomorrow's Innovators:Navigating the Landscape of High School AI Literacy Erin Bosarge, Ph.D. Candidate Instructional Design and Development University of South AlabamaAbstract - With the significant rise of artificial intelligence (AI) across sectors, its integrationinto high school education is just starting to appear. As this new technology is becoming moreprominent, educational stakeholders