, policy makers and politicians, as well as teachers and parents,demonstrated frustration with education research. Many persons claimed that the results ofeducation research were not helpful for changing classroom practice and the research was not“scientific” enough (NRC, p. 28). Eventually, legislation was proposed that defined controlledexperiments as the only rigorous method for conducting education research, with the implicationthat federal funds should only fund this type of research. In response, the National ResearchCouncil (NRC) conducted a study “to examine and clarify the nature of scientific inquiry ineducation and how the federal government can best foster and support it” (NRC, p. 1). In thispaper I will focus on the first goal and
in industry in senior level engineering and management positions with both the General Motors Corporation and the Michelin Tire Corporation in both the U.S. and Europe. His research and teaching interests include manufacturing process machine design and development and the development and improvement of engineering education in a global setting. Since coming to BYU in 1989, he has been the Sr. author of two manufacturing processes books, one a best seller used thought out the world, and numerous technical articles. He has served as a department chair and undergraduate coordinator, a member of the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET (the Accreditation Board for Engineering
the 21st century has been built squarely oninformation, communications, and computational technology (ICCT). In this WIP, we explorehow ICCT impacts the way that engineering is learned with the goal of establishing a researchagenda for propagating the effective use of ICCT in engineering education. We seek to informaction and generate conversation amongst administrators, instructors, researchers, and students.We can approach this goal from two broad perspectives. First, ICCT has fundamentally changedengineering practice by supporting discovery, collaboration, and innovation processes.1 Intandem, learning technologies promise to provide an unprecedented opportunity to improveinstruction, provide adaptive learning, and foster increased access
the full spectrum of teaching activity. Some protocols are designed to observe a specific pedagogy in practice. The goal of this project is not to research the effectiveness of one particular pedagogy, it is to research the effectiveness of the space and tools designed to enable the instructor’s teaching plan. If a protocol is too heavily based on observing an expected pedagogy, important observations might go untracked. Active learning classrooms should support a variety of teaching perspectives and pedagogies and be designed in a way that encourages the use of a broad spectrum of learning activities, so the instructor has the flexibility to pick the best teaching approach for their intended goals
how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering fos- ter or hinder belongingness and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning, to understand engineering stu- dents’ identity development. She has won several awards for her research including the 2016 American Society of Engineering Education Educational Research and Methods Division Best Paper Award and the 2018 Benjamin J. Dasher Best Paper Award for the
department’s initial course design: “The senior project is intended to be a culminating scholastic effort or capstone experience. The objectives are to refine skills in communication, research and information retrieval, critical analysis and criticism, and to demonstrate technical competence in each student’s area of study. The senior project is evidence of potential for outstanding performance at the advanced level and is characterized by experimental, theoretical, or developmental work leading to meaningful results presented as a final paper and oral report at the end of the semester.” 5This definition was created as a baseline for gathering attitudinal data concerning senior projectperceptions from three
Page 14.966.3survival analysis techniques to explore the time to complete a doctorate at the HarvardUniversity Graduate School of Education (HGSE). Willett and Singer13 stated that educationalresearchers should employ survival analysis techniques in order to study topics such as studentpersistence and teacher attrition. The article maintained that one of the best reasons to applysurvival analysis is that standard statistical techniques require knowledge of when the eventoccurred (the outcome) for each sample member. This is a standard unlikely to be met instudying event times. Regardless of the length of the study, it is probable that some samplemembers will not experience the event of interest prior to the end of data collection.The prior
) Promotes split of teaching/research faculty Deeper Fear: Engineering graduates whose education lacks societal relevance Possible Actions: 1) Identify key innovators and give release time to develop/implement 2) Find ways to encourage truly multi-disciplinary teams 3) Push for “design in every course” 4) Reward faculty for instructional accomplishments on a par with research 5) Seek increased support from Dean, external sources (Industry) 6) Benchmark progress in curricular change 7) Strengthen “Design” criteria in ABET 8) Hire non-faculty PE’s or “Professors of Practice”, more grad student support 9) Use vertical
12.1571.3Due to the nature of the capstone design experience coupled with its timing which closely alignswith graduation, the learning outcomes for the MSD program directly support attributesidentified by ABET. The MSD experience also relies heavily on technical skills and knowledgethat students acquire through their respective engineering program coursework as well asfoundational courses. After a comprehensive MSD course assessment and evaluation during thesummer of 2006, the MSD program educational outcomes (student learning expectations),describing what students are expected to know and be able to do by the end of the MSDexperience, are as follows:1. Ability to explain the product development process in the context of the product life cycle.2
an array of models for adult learners that are connected to the varying sectors such asmedical, transportation, computer science, engineering, etc. Working in collaboration withDCCCD and DCP-PP, the Southern Methodist University research team is working to identifyand test interventions for adult learners to provide valuable information that will inform otherlarge metropolitan areas across the United States on best practices and methods to solve thelongstanding problems associated with advancing adult learner education and employmentopportunities in STEM careers. The following is a description of the two goals that will beexecuted for the project based upon research conducted through the ALPPS project.First Goal: Develop Evidence-Based
Paper ID #32748Examining the Me in Team-based Projects: Students’ Perceptions of Timeand TasksDr. Marcia Gail Headley, University of Delaware Dr. Headley is a Research Associate III at the Center for Research in Education and Social Policy (CRESP) at the University of Delaware. She specializes in the development of mixed methods research designs and strategies for integrating quantitative and qualitative research approaches. She is the recip- ient of the 2017 American Education Research Association (AERA) Mixed Methods SIG Outstanding Dissertation Award. Her methodological work has been published in the prestigious
calculated rapidly, sometimes even providing livedesign feedback depending on the scale of the problem. Design solutions can then be explored byboth architects and engineers for qualitative and quantitative properties. These tools have beenused in previous research as a viable environment for design decision making [6], [7], [21], [22].Professionals have also used parametric modelling in practice when iterating design performanceanalysis, such as ARUP [23] and Foster + Partners [24]. In addition, computational thinking hasbeen incorporated in student education [25], and parametric models have been used as teachingtools to improve learning [26] and support STEM education [27], [28]. Thus, even though exploration in a parametric design tool
overviewThe Essential Adult Skills Initiative (EASI) was a large-scale research project undertaken by theHigher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) and 20 postsecondary partners in 2017-2018. EASI was designed to measure the numeracy, literacy, and problem-solving skills ofincoming and graduating college and university students in Ontario.The central research goals of the larger project were: a) to determine the suitability of theEducation and Skills Online (ESO) assessment to measure post-secondary students’ literacy,numeracy, and problem-solving; b) to determine observable differences between incoming andgraduating students’ skillsets, and; c) to identify practical implications of implementing such aproject in post-secondary
currently a PhD candidate in Management Sciences and Engineering at the University of Waterloo investigating student acquisition of design skills and knowledge.Dr. Nadine Ibrahim, University of Waterloo Nadine Ibrahim is a civil engineer who is passionate about the sustainability of global cities. She is currently the Turkstra Chair in Urban Engineering at the University of Waterloo. She is a triple graduate of the University of Toronto, and holds a BAScProf. Gordon Krauss, Harvey Mudd College ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Multi-institution Design Project on Sustainable Cities: The Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship FellowshipAbstractThis paper
). Evaluation of parallel analysis methods for determining the number of factors. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 70(6), 885-901.Costello, A. B., & Osborne, J. W. (2005). Best practices in exploratory factor analysis: Four recommendations for getting the most from your analysis. Practical Assessment, Research and Evaluation, 10(7), 1–9.Creswell, J. W. (2015). A concise introduction to mixed methods research. Los Angeles, CA: Sage Publications.Cronbach, L. J. (1951). Coefficient alpha and the internal structure of tests. Psychometrika, 16(3), 297-334.Dalal, M., Archambault, L., & Carberry, A. (2019). Exploring engineering and social sciences researchers’ ways of thinking in the context of interdisciplinary
projects are research-driven and thus require that students become Page 15.278.4familiar with fundamental concepts as well as the latest work being conducted in that particularfield. Also during the third term, library instruction that focuses on providing a foundation forunderstanding the types and formats of engineering literature and how to identify, access andselect appropriate engineering resources is provided for the 700-900 students per year in DrexelUniversity’s Introduction to Engineering Design program.GoalsWhile the outcomes of this study are aimed to primarily impact practices at Drexel University,we hope that the methods and findings
sustained curricular program focused on enhancing teaching and learning and thatprovide faculty with the opportunity to engage in active collaborations with one another throughdynamic community building (Shulman, Cox, & Richlin, 2004). FLCs can provide faculty acrossdisciplines with the opportunity to share instructional strategies, materials, best practices andengage in intellectual discussions that help empower faculty to be agents of change in theircourses, departments, and universities and even in mentoring other faculty. Research on FLCs has shown a positive impact on faculty and course delivery/design(Horvitz & Beach, 2011). Faculty who are part of an active FLC have showed self-efficacy gainsand have effectively improved their
learning studies. Retrieved from: http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/tech/evidence-based-practices/finalreport.pdf3. Brown, J. S., Collins, A., & Duguid, P. (1989). Situated cognition and the culture of learning. Educational Researcher, 18(1), 32-42.4. Lave, J., & Wenger, E. (1991). Situated learning. Legitimate peripheral participation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.5. Johnson, D. W., & Johnson, F. P. (1994). Joining together: Group theory and group skills. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.6. Erika Powell, E. D. (2014). A Performance Approach to Designing and Measuring Career Development Interventions for Online Engineering Students. Dissertation. The University of Virginia.7. West, R. E. (2010). A
Paper ID #48029Building a self-guided Virtual Reality learning tool for ElectromagnetismProf. Raluca Ilie, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Prof. Ilie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her primary research is the development and application of high-performance, first principles computational models to describe and predict the conditions in near-Earth space leading to geomagnetic storms. Prof. Ilie’s research focus is on developing new approaches to study the dynamics of plasmas and electromagnetic fields in the
best practices to usein an online classroom. The first step is to choose a delivery method of the content in the courses.From research, it is seen that a majority of students are able to adapt to learning from onlinevideo lectures when synchronous with the recordings posted for future review [24]. At RowanUniversity, Zoom™ and Canvas LMS™ (Learning Management System) is chosen to be theonline platform to conform with the online teaching standards and the ease of use of theseprograms [25]. Now that the online platforms have been chosen, research is done on how toeffectively teach in an online setting. To have a successful online learning environment theinstructor must have an increased time commitment and virtual presence, include more time
Paper ID #38127Minecraft Design Build: Teaching Teamwork and ProjectPlanning in a Virtual WorldOlivier Ladislas De Weck (Associate Professor) (Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology) Olivier de Weck’s research is in the fields of Engineering Systems and Astronautics. He studies how new technologies and designs enable complex systems such as vehicles, missions, and industrial ecosystems and how they evolve over time. His group develops both quantitative theories and practical methods such as the Isoperformance approach, the Adaptive Weighted Sum (AWS) method for resolving tradeoffs amongst competing objectives, Time
2006-397: COLLABORATING WITH INDUSTRY VIA YOUR ADVISORY BOARDDaniel Davis, University of Hartford Daniel Davis, AIA is a Professor of Architecture in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford, where he has taught for 12 years. He has more than 25 years of experience as a Design Architect and many of his projects have been published in professional journals and won design awards. He has also published a book and a number of journal articles. Davis is also an Associate with Fletcher-Thompson, Architects and Engineers where he is the Director of Design of their Hartford, CT office
, Dr. Spiegel also directed an award winning teacher enhancement program for middle grades science teachers, entitled Science For Early Adolescence Teachers (Science FEAT). His extensive background in science education includes experiences as both a middle school and high school science teacher, teaching science at elementary through graduate level, developing formative as- sessment instruments, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in science and science education, working with high-risk youth in alternative education centers, working in science museums, designing and facilitating online courses, multimedia curriculum development, and leading and researching profes- sional learning for educators. The
registered professional engineer, project management professional and LEED accredited professional. Her career vision is to become a global leader in research that builds capacity and broadens the participation of students completing construction and engineering degrees and entering the technological workforce by shaping practices and policies in retention, informal learning, pedagogy, professional competency, work- force development and life-long learning. Her research interests are in investigating students’ develop- ment of leadership skills and other professional competencies and in students’ involvement in curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Dr. Simmons is a NSF CAREER award recipient for her
Accreditation Cycle,” Approved October 29, 2005.(4) Mertens, D., and J. A. McLaughlin, Research and Evaluation Methods in Special Education. Newbury Park, CA: Corwin Press, 2003.(5) Wholey, J., “Evaluability Assessment.” Chapter in Wholey, et. al., Handbook of Practical Evaluation, Jossey-Bass, 2004.(6) McLaughlin, J. A. and G. B. Jordan, “Logic Models: A Tool for Describing Program Theory and Performance,” Chapter in Wholey, et. al., Handbook of Practical Evaluation, Jossey-Bass, 2004.(7) Stufflebeam, D. “Evaluation Models. New Directions for Program Evaluation,” no. 89. San Francisco, Jossey- Bass, 2001.(8) Bickman, L., “The Functions of Program Theory,” In L. Bickman (ed.), Using Program Theory in Evaluation
-10 school year and the ASEE Pacific Northwest Section Outstanding Teaching Award in 2014.Ms. Tessa Alice Olmstead, Highline College Tessa holds a bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering from the University of Washington, and a second bach- elor’s degree in Dance. She is currently researching the use of reflective practices to improve engineering education at Highline College. She also serves as a research scientist for the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Washington.Ms. Judy Mannard PE, Highline Community College c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Changing Student Behavior through the Use of Reflective Teaching Practices in an Introduction to
practice of engineering, and how engineering decisions impact society and the environment; and (iv.) Attract women and minority students to engineering, mathematics, and science.We have received funding to design, fabricate, and test several sets of the ETKs, conductworkshops for middle school science and math teachers, distribute these materials tomiddle school teachers, and eventually conduct a national conference on EngineeringEducation in the K-12 Curriculum.What is unique about an ETK?Our engineering teaching kits are being modeled and developed along the lines of the wellproven, carefully evaluated and highly successful science kits developed by the SEPUPprogram for enhancing science instruction nationwide in the middle
Paper ID #21542Tracking Skills Development and Self-efficacy in a New First-year Engineer-ing Design CourseJessica DanielsDr. Sophia T. Santillan, Duke University Sophia Santillan joined Duke as an assistant professor of the practice in summer 2017 and will work with the First Year Design experience for first-year engineering majors. As a STEM teacher and professor, she is interested in the effect of emerging technology and research on student learning and classroom practice. After earning her bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from Duke, Santillan taught at the United States Naval Academy as an assistant professor
Ford Motor Company's Scientific Research Lab. Dr. Sheppard's graduate work was done at the University of Michigan.Lorraine Fleming, Howard University LORRAINE FLEMING is professor and former Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering at Howard University. Dr. Fleming serves as the Co-PI of a National Science Foundation HBCU Undergraduate Program grant designed to increase the number of underrepresented minorities who pursue degrees in engineering, mathematics, and science. Additionally, she is a Co-PI for the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education. She serves as the Principal Investigator of an NSF grant designed to study the post baccalaureate decisions of high achieving
, and engineering teach- ing to frame his research on STEM teaching and learning. Nadelson brings a unique perspective of research, bridging experience with practice and theory to explore a range of interests in STEM teaching and learning.Dr. Idalis Villanueva, Utah State University Dr. Villanueva is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Education Department and an Adjunct Pro- fessor in the Bioengineering Department in Utah State University. Her multiple roles as an engineer, engineering educator, engineering educational researcher, and professional development mentor for un- derrepresented populations has aided her in the design and integration of educational and physiological technologies to research ’best