Paper ID #18223The Role of Engineering Identity in Engineering Doctoral Students’ Experi-encesHeather Perkins, North Carolina State University Heather entered the Applied Social and Community Psychology program in the fall of 2014, after com- pleting her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati. She has participated in various research projects examining the interaction between stereotypes and science interest and confi- dence, their influence upon womens’ performance in school and the workplace, and their presence in the media and consequences for viewers. Her primary research interest is
Paper ID #17925First Generation Students’ Engineering BelongingnessMr. Hank Boone, University of Nevada, Reno Hank Boone is an Academic Success Coach at Nevada State College and a recent graduate from the University of Nevada, Reno. His research focuses on First Generation engineering college students’ engineering identity, belongingness, and how they perceive their college experience. He also worked under his advisor on a project looking at non-normative engineering students and how they may have differing paths to success. His education includes a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Nevada
degrees from the University of Washington. He is the author of the text Embedded Microcontrollers, which covers assembly and C programming in small real-time embedded systems, and has been teaching the upper level embedded systems and senior project courses in EE/EET at WWU for 30 years.Dr. Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University Dr. Yip-Hoi received his Ph.D. from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan in 1997. His dissertation research focused on developing Computer-Aided Process Planning methods and software tools to support automation of machining on Mill/Turn machining centers. Follow- ing his Ph.D., he worked for several years with the NSF Engineering Research Center for
Mindstorms in theirstudents’ education, but encountered different barriers and constraints when trying to supportthose values. In common, they valued Mindstorms for two general reasons: 1) its role insupporting project-based learning; 2) its potential role in shaping students’ futures, specificallythe possibility that they might choose to pursue engineering, robotics, or another STEM field.The perceived additive value of Mindstorms to their schools is its support for hands-on, project-based learning. While sometimes this is framed by the fact that Mindstorms is a toy thatreferences popular youth culture, the larger focus was on its role in changing the content andstructure of instruction. For example, Jill compares lessons with Mindstorms to her
something new; 3) shifting norms of leaders involved in entrepreneurial-minded action; and 4) developing teaching methods with a storytelling focus in engineering and science educa- tion. Founder of the Design Entrepreneuring Studio: Barbara helps teams generate creative environments. Companies that she has worked with renew their commitment to innovation. She also helps students an- swer these questions when she teaches some of these methods to engineering, design, business, medicine, and law students. Her courses use active storytelling and self-reflective observation as one form to help student and industry leaders traverse across the iterative stages of a project- from the early, inspirational stages to prototyping
our understanding of how people learn to evaluate and im- prove student learning in college and K-12 engineering classrooms. Her work also focuses on improving access and equity for women and students of color in STEM fields.Dr. Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas at Austin Dr. Richard H. Crawford is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin and is the Temple Foundation Endowed Faculty Fellow No. 3. He is also Director of the Design Projects program in Mechanical Engineering. He received his BSME from Louisiana State University in 1982, and his MSME in 1985 and Ph.D. in 1989, both from Purdue University. He teaches mechanical engineering design and geometry modeling for design
has a broad background in mechanical and electrical engineering, and physiology with specific training and expertise. His work includes mod- eling the cardiovascular system, ventricular assist devices, cardiac physiology, instrumentation systems and leadless cardiac pacing. He help developed and was the inaugural director of a project-based-learning engineering curriculum. As Chief Innovation and Culture Officer in industry, He is now involved in discovery-based-learning on multi-disciplinary teams.Mr. Ronald R. Ulseth, Itasca Community College Ron Ulseth directs and instructs in the Iron Range Engineering program in Virginia, Minnesota and he teaches in the Itasca Community College engineering program in Grand
about particular courses or career experience described by the participant. Whileconducting the interview, he attempted to maintain a neutral posture but his background may haveinfluenced the probing questions that he chose to ask and the topics that he chose to clarify. During dataanalysis, he was especially careful not to project his personal feelings onto the data and to accurately portraythe views of the participants to the best of his abilities. Once the data were coded, all three authors met tolisten to the coded audio data, identify emergent codes, and to discuss the findings. The three authors havedifferent academic roles (non-tenure-track faculty, tenured faculty, and administration) which strengthenedthe data analysis.III. ResultsThe
Engineering Education, 2019 EML Indices to Assess Student Learning through Integrated e-Learning ModulesIntroduction The University of New Haven has facilitated the development and integration of 18 e-learning modules on entrepreneurial topics into regular engineering and computer sciencecourses. In addition to faculty at the University of New Haven, over three years 77 faculty at 53other universities in the US have also integrated these modules into their courses. These modulesare designed so that students learn entrepreneurial content outside of class and then apply themto a class project or assignment (i.e., contextual activities). Instructors are also stronglyencouraged to engage students through
engineering FLCmembers were non-tenure track faculty with workloads that consisted primarily of teaching.Experience level ranged from a 2nd-year Assistant Professor of Instruction through mid-careerfaculty. Although service is also part of the workload of each member, participation in this groupwas voluntary, and each member was compensated $500 from the grant for their efforts.The GuidesAn initial list of guides was proposed at the beginning ofthe project (Figure 1) that grew into 12 total: InclusiveTeaching, Active Learning, Motivation & Engagement,Mindset, Rubrics, Learning Objectives, SyllabusCreation, Assessment, Inductive Teaching, DamageControl, Retrieval Practice, and Teams.This work is directly informed by both the scholarship ofteaching
psychology at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Robin also serves as the Director of Research for the Engineering Leadership Project at the Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering which aims to identify how engineers lead in the workplace.Mr. Mike Klassen, Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering, University of Toronto Mike Klassen is the Leadership Programming Consultant at the Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (ILead) at the University of Toronto. He designs and facilitates leadership programs for engineering students - with a range of focus from tangible skill development to organizational leadership to complex social problems. Mike has a Graduate Diploma in Social Innovation
transitions and retention of underrepresented students in engineering and also research about engineering global preparedness and engineering innovation. She also has research expertise in STEM K-12 and in STEM assessment. She chairs USC’s STEM Consortium.Dr. Lisa Benson, Clemson University Lisa Benson is an Associate Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, with a joint appointment in Bioengineering. Her research focuses on the interactions between student moti- vation and their learning experiences. Her projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers and scientists, and their problem solving processes. Other projects in the Benson group
Paper ID #15956Towards a Multidisciplinary Teamwork Training Series for UndergraduateEngineering Students: Development and Assessment of Two First-year Work-shopsDr. Ada Hurst, University of Waterloo Ada Hurst is a Lecturer in the Department of Management Sciences at the University of Waterloo. She has taught and coordinated the capstone design project course for the Management Engineering program since 2011. She also teaches courses in organizational theory, technology, and behaviour. She received her Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering and Master of Applied Science and PhD in Management Sciences, all
practices that impact design decisions and processes. Studentsuse system maps to identify ways design projects can impact on society in ways that have bothpositive and potentially negative consequences. Qualitative analysis of student artifacts over fivecourse iterations was used in an action research approach to refine how to effectively integratesystem map representations that capture societal issues and address issues of justice. Actionresearch is an iterative methodology that utilizes evidence to improve practice, in this case theimproving students’ facility with, and conceptions of, the societal impact of engineering work.This practice-focused paper reports on how system maps can be used in engineering and whatsupporting practices, e.g
Paper ID #43537Cultivating a Sustainable Mindset in Undergraduate Engineering throughthe Engineering for One Planet FrameworkDr. Andrea T. Kwaczala, Western New England University Andrea Kwaczala is an associate professor at Western New England University in the biomedical engineering department. She teaches Biomechanics, Product Development and Innovation, Senior Design and Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices. She focuses on hands-on undergraduate education that utilizes project-based learning.Devina Jaiswal, Western New England University Dr.Devina Jaiswal completed Masters of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from
learning, practical AI projects, and enhancingprogramming skills which improved understanding and practical skills in AI [13], Arduino,Pandas AI, and Scikit-Learn to create a weather prediction project for data analysis and MLapplication which fostered data analysis and ML application skills [25], Google CoLabNotebooks and iPython Notebooks for programming and collaborative projects in biomedicineAI which enhanced programming and collaborative skills [26].There were two articles [21, 23] that explored that use of Robotics and Hardware Integration.One study [21] used Xiaofie Robots for theoretical and practical AI learning which supportedcollaborative problem-solving and hands-on experience, while the other article [23] usedArduino Nano robots
through novel environmental biotechnology for a sustainable and green biorefinery. Dr. Parameswaran also has active research grants through the NSF and industry partners.Prof. Matthew R. Sanderson Matthew R. Sanderson is the Randall C. Hill Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work and Professor of Geography and Geospatial Sciences at Kansas State University. Currently, he is working on several projects that examine co-evoDr. Melanie Derby, Kansas State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Insights from a Five-Year National Science Foundation Research Traineeshipat our University: Program Description, Evaluation, Outcomes and LessonsLearnedAbstractThe
Ramirez, Purdue University Nichole Ramirez is the Assistant Director of the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program at Purdue University. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. She is also an involved member of NAMI at the local and state levels. She advises NAMI on Campus Purdue and helped launch Ending the Silence, a NAMI Signature program for the state of Indiana.Dr. Douglas B. Samuel My research focuses on the development of dimensional trait models of mental health problems and their application in clinical practice.Mr. Syed Ali Kamal, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Syed Ali Kamal is a doctoral student at the Department of Engineering Education at
], faculty development [17],and e-learning [18].While there are many pedagogical approaches to promote EM, Active Learning Pedagogies(ALP) are extensively cited as an effective approach [9], [10], [18], [19]. ALPs are defined bymethods of learning in which the student is experientially involved in the learning process andinclude practices such as problem-based, discovery-based, inquiry-based, and project-basedlearning. In addition to supporting EM, empirical evidence reinforces the value of implementingactive-learning pedagogies (ALPs) in STEM classrooms – from the positive impacts on studentlearning and performance to the reduction of achievement gaps in underrepresented groups [20].ALPs have been linked to improved self-efficacy and the
). Her research is focused on applying optimization and decision analysis tools to evaluate the sustainability, equity, and reliability of power systems in the US and Sub-Saharan Africa. One of her current NSF-funded projects include developing a framework for understanding the sustainability and equity trade-offs for different power plant investments. Another project involves quanti- fying the air pollution emissions associated with electric transmission and distribution systems. Dr. Nock holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of Massachusetts American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021
underrepresented in the U.S. CS workforce.They make up 17% and 11 %, respectively, across all occupations, but only 8% and 7% of CSworkforce, respectively. Additionally, women are 51% of the population, but only 19% of the CSworkforce, as of 2018. Similar gender and race/ethnicity breakdowns are shown in ourinstitutional data (Section Institutional Data and Demographics).While existing literature confirms gender and race imbalance in CS [8], there is a limitedinvestigation of institutional, pedagogical, and cultural influences that lead to a lack of studentretention [9]. Our NSF project leverages both qualitative and quantitative studies to provideinsights into the structures that either support or undermine a minoritized student’s ability to excelin
context of group lab reports, named the I-in-Team method. This approachintroduces a dual grading system, where students are not only evaluated as part of the collectiveeffort but also receive an individual grade for their specific contributions. By examining thisapproach's impact, we aim to discover how it affected students’ opinions of teamwork. The centralquestion driving this research is, "How can teamwork become a more enjoyable and productiveexperience for students?" Teamwork is the cornerstone of success in engineering [1, 2], a field where complexproblems demand collaborative solutions. However, the path to effective teamwork can bechallenging. The complexities of engineering projects present a distinct set of challenges
transition- ing to an education-focused career track, Melissa taught at Stanford University, Santa Clara University, and Foothill College. These engagements have included courses within and outside the major, aimed at undergraduates at all years, high school students, and working adults. Melissa is now the Science and Engineering Education Fellow (SEEF) for the Bioengineering department, where she works on broader educational research projects and curricular change. Her work includes trying to better understand and support student development as ethical and quantitative thinkers. Through work with Stanford’s Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), Melissa has also developed diversity and inclusion content for instruc
Paper ID #35788Smartphone-Based Self-Diagnosis of Parkinson’s DiseaseMr. Jailyn BattleMr. Ve’an Randall JrKarl Duncan McKenzie I am a Virginia Commonwealth University student in his second-year, at the time of the publishing of this paper, majoring in Bio-medical Engineering.Mr. Jordan E Burton, Norfolk Public Schools / Norfolk State University Jordan Burton Project Lead The Way Teacher at Maury High School in Norfolk, Virginia. 8 Years of teaching experience in various environments in Virginia, New York, and Washington D.C. received a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational and Technical studies and Secondary Education from Old
problem-based energy education approach affect students’ perception and disposition towards STEM and specifically the area of energy? ● How does the interaction with mentors influence student mentees' perception toward scientists/engineers and energy issues?Project DescriptionThe collaborative team for the initiative included The University of Alabama (UA) Engineeringand Political Science Departments, Energy Alabama (a nonprofit organization), the AlabamaIndustrial Assessment Center (AIAC), and local majority-minority high schools. Most of the UAparticipants are underrepresented minority (URM) students in STEM.Student recruiting strategyTo meet the project objective of increasing the underrepresented minority students in STEMengaged in
. Has vast experience in coordinating several international projects (including Erasmus + projects) as well as organizing joint international partnerships in educational and research areas, organizing conferences, seminars, workshops and training courses. As part of her academic activities, she is currently associate professor at TPU (Department of Professional Higher Education Management and Teaching). As an international expert in quality assurance, she has participated in many visits during the international-level professional accreditation of educational pro- grammes, current member of the EUR-ACE Label Committee. She has facilitated international quality assurance and accreditation workshops as a trainer in
/programming education, and service learning.Dr. Sarah Tan, Michigan Technological University Sarah Tan is a Research Assistant Professor in the Pavlis Honors College at Michigan Technological University. She received a MBA degree and a Ph.D. degree in Applied Cognitive Sciences and Human factors Program both from Michigan Tech. Her research program involves using complementary methods (e.g., statistical modeling and analytics, psychological assessment) to evaluate how individual differences are important and impact behaviors at a cultural, social, and behavioral level. She has served as a project evaluator in the multiple NSF funded projects. American c
the voltage across the two points.The ability to understand and apply this equation is useful in electrical, computer, biological andeven mechanical engineering courses and industry projects. The teaching method used forexplaining the series circuit is a running track analogy followed by a low cost electric circuit kitthat the students build and test. They also learn how to model the circuit using MATLAB Simulink.Students engage in discussions and surveys on the running event called the hurdles and its physicalrelationship to circuit experiments. The running track analogy is first presented with an actual videoof an Olympic hurdle event in the Problem Solving for Engineers course for freshman. Students aretested on the analogy and each
the Pre-Collegiate, Collegiate and Professional demographics. She is also responsible for the Society’s spon- sored programs and research efforts. Prior to joining NSBE, Dr. Rochelle served as Project Director and Co-Principal Investigator for the ADVANCE Resource Coordination (ARC) Network with the Associa- tion for Women in Science (AWIS) and Research Scientist in the Office for Academic Affairs at Prairie View A&M University. In 2016, Rochelle was selected as a Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Fellow with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, DC. As a fellow, she supported the Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine on the initial
into Coastal Climate Resilience,” also spoke to the class. Having a152 current PhD student present research that actively incorporates DEI provides an invaluable153 resource for first- and second-year graduate students who will be preparing ethical research in154 the not-so-distant future. The variety of experts and case studies included in module three155 emphasizes how engineers and engineering projects are not separate from DEI, but rather have a156 direct impact on DEI outcomes.157 The fourth and final module of this course asks students to explore the connections158 between engineering and social justice. Students strive to answer the question posed by Deborah © American Society for