-making andconflict management practices thereby enhancing productivity. In addition, support systems forinclusivity and accountability such as the responsibility matrix, team building ice breakers oractivities, and action items trackers facilitated trust management and relationship building [24].Furthermore, team management artefacts such as project schedule(s), task list(s), meeting notes,procurement and budget tracker(s) supported students’ efficient time management practices.While the project schedule facilitated planning of design project activities, the task listsfacilitated work transparency; meeting notes enabled progress tracking of tasks, and theprocurement tracker allowed for cost transparency of design project purchases. The
weekly grades during the course, including the final course grade. • Answers to the end of module survey.We are planning to study various correlations between the answers provided in the survey andthe course activity.ConclusionThis paper presents work in progress, describing in detail a proposed intervention for includingthe selection of a professional role model in the curriculum of a given discipline. A pilotexperiment is under way, and we will have partial results available during the conference.Our long-term goal is to show that selecting a professional role model and analyzing it from thestudents’ own perspective will increase student identification with the domain of study, theirmotivation and engagement and will contribute to
reasons behind thisstudy’s findings.Furthermore, given that research-informed teaching is known to be effective in improving thequality of teaching, it is important to include the findings of practical studies, like this research,in the sustainable construction course contents. The implications of these findings for sustainableconstruction education are significant. Incorporating the insights gained from this research intosustainable construction courses can enhance students' understanding of the practical challengesand opportunities associated with achieving LEED certification. For example, educators can usethe study's results to illustrate the importance of energy efficiency and sustainable sitedevelopment in project planning and design. By
insight into whatentrepreneurial mindset is. This could then broaden the scope of how impactful the computer scientistsand engineers are on society. Comprehension questions are better answered when the motivation behindthe research is understood. If a specific set of resources is provided to the professors to help in theirunderstanding of the research, they are in turn equipped for the execution of relaying instructions.Asking students to reflect about how their profession creates value allows them to explore importantaspects of the entrepreneurial mindset. For future studies we plan to revisit the concept mapping activityafter the students have been exposed to EM activities. Changes in the concept maps over time will help usunderstand the best
introduced include (1) every idea has the potential to contribute to apositive outcome, (2) questioning an idea can provide valuable insight, and (3) applying thebrake can be productive. Students practiced the three attitudes using role play activities. Therewere no additional formal reinforcements though there may have been further discussions withinstructors during the course [6]. Specific intervention materials can be obtained fromEngineering Unleashed KEEN Card #3679. Freshman design students were surveyed at the endof their class, and we plan to survey them again as they progress through capstone design.In addition to this direct teaching of psychological safety, leadership and teamwork skilldevelopment are threads throughout our curriculum. In
-Canada survey on engineering career paths and EDIIn partnership with Engineers Canada, Troost ILead conducted a survey with engineeringgraduates across Canada in late 2022. As part of our recruitment strategy, we invited allprovincial and territorial regulators of professional engineers to an informational session aboutour planned survey on engineering career paths. In particular, we reached out to each regulator’srepresentative on the ‘30 x 30’ campaign, which has a goal to increase the percentage of womenamong all newly licensed engineers to 30 per cent by the year 2030 [27]. As a result, eight of theregulatory bodies and one provincial engineering advocacy organization agreed to support ourparticipant recruitment efforts (e.g., Linking to our
partis beneficial for engineering fields such as aerospace and automotive where less weight meansgreater stability and speeds. All material has a failure point, so it is good to plan for how thematerial will fail and how that failure can affect the overall part. Honeycomb infill will collapseon itself, but will not fracture. This means the part can still hold the force applied to it. It seems that harder and stronger materials solidify faster when being 3D printed. Thiscan cause a rough surface finish. No matter what material is used, when 3D printing, surfaceroughness will be noticeable. A tradeoff for a better surface finish, if to reduce the strength of thepart by using ABS.Conclusion The results from the data can be useful in
able to transfer back to 4-year institutions and complete a degree. The samecase study question will be used for consistency. It will be interesting to see if reverse transferstudents enrolled in the same college but not involved in a programmatic approach would feelthe same way. These two populations should have the same demographics to eliminate thedifferences in demographics.To further our research, we will also conduct a comprehensive survey among reverse transferstudents in the college to understand their experiences, challenges, and aspirations. The aim is tofurther explore the identified themes across a larger demographic by advancing towards a largerquantitative investigation [18]. Our plan involves conducting consequential interviews
climate survey included the climate scale with 50 items for 9 constructs anddemographic items to capture the respondents’ complex social identities. During summer and fall2023, we collected our first pilot study data of 287 doctoral engineering students from 28institutions in the U.S. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with the data from 287 engineeringdoctoral students revealed the latent factor structure of the climate scale for eight constructsindicated by 39 items. Internal consistency was good. Based on the EFA results, we planned torevise the items and add new items for the second round of data collection for the second pilotstudy in Year 2. Results from studies using the finalized survey are expected to guide specific policies
responsibilities and fosteredpositive group dynamics. Cohesion prevailed, with no significant conflicts, and studentsvoluntarily spent time together beyond planned activities. Feedback on research mentors wasgenerally favorable, and despite some project complications, the overarching goals of the studentresearch cohort were realized. Addressable issues, such as suboptimal dining choices, emergedbut were considered manageable and amendable for future cohorts. The overarching aim ofproviding engineering exposure to non-engineering students from varied backgrounds wasunequivocally achieved, culminating in a valuable and enjoyable experience for all involved. 3. Research IntroductionConcrete, a widely utilized construction material for several decades, is
workshopfocusing on electronics to attract underrepresented students to the electrical engineeringdiscipline. The workshop content, the overall student experience, and lessons learned will bediscussed.2. MESA students’ one-day field tripSouthwest Washington MESA planned and organized the event as part of the annual WashingtonMESA Day event. The field trip to WSU Vancouver took place on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023.The event started at 9:00 AM, with participants checking in. After completing the check-inprocess and the general instructions, students were put in groups of 6 to 12 to participate in thedifferent STEM-related activities designed for them: “Fun with Electronics” “Epic Projects Led by College Students” “Smart Flowerpots = IoT
on an inclined plan: aninteresting application of the Faraday-Lenz law - Revista Brasileira de Ensino de Física, v.31, n. 4, 4303 (2009) Avaliable: http://www.if.ufrgs.br/pes/art0009/art0009.html [AccessedDec. 2, 2022].[26] Souza, P. V. S., da Silva, C. J. V., Balthazar, W. F. Magnetic drag and Foucault currents:a low cost experiment with video analysis - Revista Brasileira de Ensino de Física, vol. 41, nº2, e20180257 (2019) - DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1806-9126-RBEF-2018-0257[Accessed Dec. 2, 2022].[27] Santiago, J., et al. Building an Dc Electric Current Motor as Active Learning of the Lawof Faraday. Revista do Professor de Física Brasília, vol. 2, n. 2 2018[28] Lopes, D.P.M., Stein-Barana, A.C.M., Moreno, L.X. The construction of
9 Black 5 2 1 Hispanic/Latino 2 4 2Limitations and Future workTracking long-term enrollment outcomes post-participation is a future focus, necessitating longerstudies and collaboration with more institutions. Assessment of the program's impact on students'academic and career choices through follow-up surveys or interviews is vital, however, ensuringscalability and replicability across diverse educational settings requires refining the program'smaterials and implementation strategies. The team is planning to employ a more comprehensiveevaluation methods such as pre- and post-program assessments and
transfer KSAs from one module to another, as there are many issues leftunanswered. As mentioned above, having the students consciously transfer what they knowfrom prior modules could academically challenge them more than usual; Any intervention ofa similar nature might face the same problem. A student having an improved attitude totransfer could find it harder to transfer what they know, thus creating more barriers. Thebalance between these two elements is a topic that is without a doubt important and needs tobe explored further. Ultimately, this intervention makes for a good starting point to increasethe transfer of learning behaviours in engineering students.Future Directions (Work-in-Progress)Moving forward, this research plans to conduct
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member checking. In addition, we plan tosend the survey to a large sample with a concerted (but not exclusive) recruiting focus onparticipants who do and do not bring expertise in DEI. Taken together, these efforts will bolstervalidation of our findings and serve as a check of agreement across participant groups, thusunderstanding to what extent the views captured in our dataset resonate with engineeringacademicians and practitioners across the US.AcknowledgmentThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) underGrant No. EEC-2027519 and EEC-2027486. Any opinions, findings, conclusions orrecommendations expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflectthe views of the NSF. We
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. This dimension relates toorganization and clarity of activities. For example, Activities in this class are clearly andcarefully planned. This positive effect aligns with the nature of adaptive lessons, particularly theorganization of the online resources and assessments. The second largest classroom environmenteffect with the adaptive lessons was Satisfaction (d = 0.36; padj = 0.007). Thus, the adaptivelessons may be associated with enhanced student satisfaction, such as The students look forwardto coming to classes. The Individualization dimension did not exhibit a shift with adaptivelearning, as expected (d = -0.01). This dimension relates to individual and differential treatment,which is a key goal of adaptive learning. However, several of
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the object to learn about the different parts of theobject. The current supplemental videos provide a high-level view of the concepts, but theycould be split into smaller chunks or more targeted concepts/misconceptions to help the students.For future work, our team is focusing on developing the baseline VR/AR tool on normalsurfaces, as illustrated in this paper, the supplemental video, and the next integration of theenvironment and the video. We plan to pilot the tool in summer and fall classes this year.References[1] S. A. Sorby, N. Veurink, and S. Streiner, “Does spatial skills instruction improve STEM outcomes? The answer is ‘yes,’” Learn Individ Differ, vol. 67, pp. 209–222, Oct. 2018, doi: 10.1016/j.lindif.2018.09.001.[2] S
-income individuals in construction trades would aid in more resilient post-disaster reconstructionThe main problems of informal construction identified by this study are: (1) lack of structuralknowledge, reflecting a mean of 4.63; (2) lack of quality control, yielding a mean of 4.61; (3)poor or inadequate construction methods, resulting in a mean of 4.58; and (4) lack ofprofessional advice, reflecting a mean of 4.47. These results are presented in the box plots ofFigure 7. Additional problems reported by experts include unfamiliarity and non-compliancewith building codes or city ordinances, high cost of materials, health and safety concerns forimplementers, lack of economic resources, insufficient planning, and lack of
often in contrast with students’desired learning experience, as further explained in the discussion.Survey Quantitative ResultsAs summarized in Table 2, all participants used laptop computers to access Ecampus coursematerials, and 48 of the 58 participants used their phone for coursework as well. Others also useddesktop computers (23 participants) and tablets (14 participants). For content accessed via a webbrowser, Chrome was the most common browser for engaging with Ecampus course material (37participants). Next were Firefox (12) and Safari (7), followed by one user for each of Edge andOpera. For the tablet and phone users, Wi-Fi was more common than using phone plan data forconnecting with course materials, but not all respondents used Wi-Fi
- Getting by • FALL 23 END skill levels related to this course 3. Intermediate - Generally learning objective: good at 4. Competent - Very good at CLO 3: Distinguish the focus 5. Master - Extremely good at areas in BAE disciplines to plan for degree concentration.Sense of In the BAE 200 class… Likert scale: • FALL 22 ENDBelonging 1 • I feel that I belong to the biological and 1. Strongly disagree • FALL 23 END agricultural engineering 2. Disagree
needs and industry trends.ConclusionDuring this process, we observed a problem in a third-year course led to investigating the depthand breadth of the problem. Data and evidence were collected and sources and needs wereidentified. Possible solutions with pros and cons were suggested and evaluated. faculty input wassolicited to validate the solutions. We planned accordingly and implemented the solutions e.g.new course was added and topics and RBs were reorganized. The new course was offered in Fall2023 for the first time, and its effectiveness was assessed through final course evaluations wherestudents’ responses indicated the success of the course. This initiative represents a significantenhancement to the WPI’s RBE curriculum. By addressing
user perspectives. In thefinal class discussions, students reported having a greater appreciation for the impact ofengineering design choices on populations and noticing exclusionary designs in many aspects oftheir day-to-day life.3.2 Instructional Team ReflectionAs described in Section 2.1, the instructional team was made up of a mechanical engineeringfaculty member and an instructional designer trained in secondary education. The makeup of thisteam is of note as the faculty member was encouraged to use pedagogical strategies in this coursebeyond the active, problem-based approach she has previously used. This often-created frictionwithin the instructional team as discussion heavy and fluid class session planning was outside ofthe comfort
influences a students’ willingness to serve as a peerleader, how military and veteran peer leaders perform, and how military and veteran studentsrespond to peer leadership. The intent is to leverage military and veteran leadership experience tobetter improve the training of peer leaders to facilitate learning for all students. It also allows forstrong opportunities to witness veteran students assisting other veteran students to succeed intheir education.Research Plan The overall research hypothesis for this work is that PLTL learning support in courses with highattrition rates that integrated applied mathematics, specifically statics, dynamics, aerodynamics,and digital circuit courses, will support engineering education and lead to greater
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guidance in the planning and implementation of the intervention[9]–[14]. An initial development of a proactive advising survey instrument is reported. Surveyitems were drawn from two validated sources: the MMRE survey instrument[5] and theSUCCESS instrument[15], [16]. A concise short-form instrument is desired for the currentapplication to maximize the likelihood students will complete the entire survey. Since both theMMRE and SUCCESS instruments are relatively long, a subset of questions from theseinstruments is initially included. Seven questions were selected for each of the four constructs:self-efficacy, teamwork self-efficacy, engineering identity, and commitment to an engineeringcareer. Recognizing that the validity and reliability of
study or analysis. TABLE I: Research Agenda Steps for Understanding the Transition. Step Description Task as per research plan Focuses on understanding the current literature Identifying the landscape regarding the experiences of LGBTQIA+ 1 research question (Queer) engineering students transitioning to the workforce in the United States. Identifying Comprehensive search on specific databases (ERIC, 2 relevant studies: APA PsycINFO, CINAHL, LGBTQ+ Source, Web Database (n = 7) of Science, IEEE Xplore, and Engineering Village). Utilizing Rayyan, a web