Centerfaculty member to undertake an independent research project in that faculty member’s lab. Thepandemic made this immersive experience impossible, so instead we brought the research to thestudents via Zoom. Faculty recorded and shared videos describing their work for the students towatch. We then asked these faculty to join our live Zoom meets to speak with the students andanswer their questions on a variety of topics including research, careers, college, etc. While thiscannot replace a physical day in a lab, we were at least able to show the students the breadth ofexciting research happening in the ASSIST Center, and hopefully engage their interest in STEM.Program Implementation - Transitioning from summer to academic term programAfter the summer
resilience, optimization techniques/design automation, and hardware security.Mr. Taylor Steven Wood, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Taylor received his B.S. degree in Physics from Brigham Young University, after which he worked for 5 years as a semiconductor engineer for Micron Technology in Boise, ID, specializing in numerical and computational data analysis. During this time, he also volunteered extensively with the educational arm of the Micron Foundation, bringing inquiry-based STEM outreach lessons to K-12 classrooms throughout the Boise area and serving as a career mentor to high school students interested in pursuing engineering as a career. Taylor’s role at CSATS focused on interfacing with science
embedded. Evidence of gendered and race-baseddiscrimination is particularly robust, indicating that women and faculty of color experience arange of overt and covert inequities throughout their professional careers when compared to menand white faculty respectively [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10] [11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20].Covert inequities and microaggressions as they play out in 2020 in colleges and universities inthe U.S. are often very difficult to address because they are subtle, even invisible (especially tothe often well-intended perpetrator); other equities are still far from subtle. In STEM fields,gendered discrimination issues have often been described with the “leaky pipeline” metaphor:women leave STEM fields in greater
careers in intelligent transportation systems. Students have been part of a multi-disciplinary,eight-week summer research experience that integrated curricular and extracurricular activities. Verybriefly, workshops, trainings, site and lab visits, hands-on data collection and sensor involved research oncampus and on other university campuses targeted critical skills with a problem-based learning approach.The students also participated in a series of critical thinking sessions presented by the project team ondefining a research problem, literature search, and the research process (Pierce et al., 2019, Comert et al.,2020).The numbers of participants in past two summers were 8 and 7, respectively. The students were teamed inmultidisciplinary groups
work15 in an environment that mimics the actual construction management process. ¾ To integrate within the revised course the following topics: Construction Terminology and Accreditation, Ethical Dilemmas, Resume and Career Plan, Engineering and Tech Expo (visit and summary paper), Professional & Trade Organizations, and Guest Speakers.MethodologyThe basic methodology for the development and delivery of the revised CM&E 111 is presentedbelow. ¾ The author attended the ACCE2 Mid-Year Meeting held in Phoenix (February 2012) to discuss first-year construction management courses with construction management program directors at the Baccalaureate Program Chairs Meeting. Approximately forty- five (45) ACCE
: renewable resources, andglobal warming; b) Economic: renewable resources, and efficient use of resources; and c)Health and Safety: clean water and hunger.Life Long Learning: Three themes emerged: a) Credentials: professional engineering license(PE) and professional development (PD); b) Career Path and Progression; and c) On theJob/Apprenticeship, or PD from employer.Communication: Two types: a) Clients/Public (nontechnical audience); and b)Colleagues/Other Engineers (technical audience). 152Others: The research team focused on two aspects of motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic. Forexample, the questions: Why are you interested in becoming an engineer? Where do you seeyourself in 5 years? 10 years? (Warm
Professor of Practice Department of Engineering Technology Texas State University AbstractThis paper presents a framework for the design of augmented reality expeditions in engineeringeducation settings to motivate student learning of engineering fundamentals and careers. Theimpact of social distancing has been significant for students of all ages and there is a great needfor additional and creative online learning resources. The engineering field has an opportunity tonot only motivate and support student learning, but to do so by featuring the very innovativenature of engineering as a tool to develop those experiences. A case study regarding
-based and all-class discussion activities that draw upon criticalquestions of applying these concepts. In so doing, we intend to help students think and behave asprototypical engineering leadership practitioners. IntroductionThe typical engineer spends the majority of his or her career either in a team or in managementand leadership roles1. Even entry-level engineers are expected to function well as team membersand exercise leadership as appropriate to a role. One can therefore consider the practice ofengineering as a triad composed of technical competence, management, and leadership with noclear dividing line2. For these reasons, companies seek graduates with leadership skills 3. However,industry offers
recipient of multiple awards, including the NSF CAREER Award, IBM Faculty Partnership Award, National Semiconductor Faculty Development Award, and the General Motors Faculty Fellowship Award. He is currently a senior member of the IEEE and a member of Eta Kappa Nu, Tau Beta Pi, and Sigma Xi honor societies.Mr. Edmund Himmie Smith, Morgan State University Edmund Smith is a Ph.D student at Morgan State University with a research focus on cyber-physical system. His research lies in side-channel analysis of lightweight cryptographic algorithm. He currently conduct research in the Center for Reverse Engineering and Assure Microelectronic (CREAM) and the Center for Assurance and Policy (CAP) at Morgan State UniversityMr
education research community in the U.S. has specified the nature of instructionalstrategies in retaining students in STEM-related courses, with a focus on an integrated STEMcurriculum designed to improve non-cognitive factors, such as interest, while developingpositive attitudes towards STEM [5][6][7]. Interests and attitudes in science develop early in astudent’s life, and it is important to develop these attitudes as they are motivators towardspursuing STEM fields and careers [8] [9]. More recently, the National Academies of Sciences,Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) 2017 report on supporting student’s college success hashighlighted the importance of intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies and the evolvingneed for labor market recruits to
Paper ID #28137FACT: Femineer R Active Learning with Computational ThinkingDr. Kristina Rigden, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Rigden is the Director of Outreach Programs and the Women in Engineering Program for the College of Engineering at Cal Poly Pomona. In her position, she secures funding and provides several different outreach programming events to engage K-12 female students to pursue STEM majors and/or careers. Dr. Rigden’s research focus is the STEM pipeline from K-12 to college and career for underrepresented mi- norities. Her teaching and scholarship are grounded in the
8witness and call out misogyny. Her first workplace was a toxic environment thatdisadvantaged her because her coworkers did not know how to talk to women. Shehad to be the one to speak out and call out racism and sexism because she was theonly one experiencing it.Even at the start of her career, Leanne was placed at a disadvantage because thehomogeneity of engineering has failed to provide her a network to obtain jobs. It wasdifficult for her to get a position, yet easy for her peers who had connections withinthe industry. This shows the connectedness of racism within engineering and itseffects on opportunity. 8Masking identities in college“I was not the ideal
resultsindicated that factors such as comprehension of traditional and alternative project deliverymethods as well as construction experience significantly influence student’s inclination towardsmastering skills in alternative technical concepts. Moreover, the CM students also reported thatthe integration of such advanced contract delivery methods in CM curriculum will provide anedge in their professional careers. The study demonstrates the feasibility of reforming coreconstruction management curricula to incorporate current practices of the construction industryas well as nurture advanced skills and knowledge, which better prepares and equips our futureworkforces in their professional careers.Keywords: Accelerated Construction, Construction Management
health disorders across their career, with 47% believingthere was an increase in the severity. Surprisingly, 31% of faculty had never received trainingrelated to student mental health. The results of this study highlight faculty experiences withundergraduate student mental health and could guide the development of targeted training toprepare engineering faculty for interacting with students with mental health concerns.IntroductionIt has been said that colleges and universities are experiencing a “mental health crisis,” with asignificant increase in the prevalence of mental health concerns across campuses [1]. There aremany reasons why college students are at increased risk for mental health problems during theirundergraduate careers. Many mental
disciplines. She enjoys observing the intellectual and professional growth in students as they prepare for engineering careers. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021High school students' perspective of project-based learning in online learning Olushola Emiola-Owolabi, Medha Dalal, Adam Carberry, & Oluwakemi Jumoke Ladeji-OsiasThe delivery mode of education for many high school students changed recently, confining students toattend classes virtually from home. Remote learning can sometimes give students fewer experientiallearning opportunities. A focus group discussion was carried out with 35 high school students to exploretheir perception of their learning
as amore hands-on option that trades some of the theory for application while still allowing them topursue a STEM career. For this reason, the primary entry path into the engineering technologyprograms has historically been through students changing their program of study (referred toChange of Curriculum within the university), typically from one of the many engineeringprograms. Table 1. Engineering and Engineering Technology Departments at Texas A&M University Biological and Civil and Aerospace Biomedical Chemical Agricultural
fromlearning about and participating in social justice issues and discussions, and 3) empower studentsto learn how they can work towards social justice in ways that support their professionaldevelopment and career plans.Study ContextThermal Systems Design is a required, senior level, thermal capstone course. Students havecompleted all other required courses in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer. Coursetopics include engineering economics, design of piping/pumping systems, designing heatexchangers, system simulation and optimization. Mechanical Systems Design is a required upper-level course focused on the analysis and design of components including gears, shafts, bearings,clutches, brakes, fasteners, and springs. In this paper, we will
will focus on themes that are specifically related to youth program outcomesand present findings on the impact of the program on educators elsewhere [18].4. Findings on Youth Program OutcomesAt all sites, educators observed positive outcomes for the participating youth for both technicaland social skills, as well as confidence and career aspirations.4.1.Impact on Technical and Social SkillsAll sites reported observing improvements in youth technical and social skills over the course ofthe programs. At Sites 1 and 2 educators described how some of the youth were curious aboutmore advanced topics and wanted to go beyond the modules in the curriculum. The educatorswere impressed with how much technical skills the youth were getting familiar
instructionalbenefit of tracking student learning.Bibliography[1] “Biomedical Engineering: What is it and what are the career opportunities?” Mendeley Careers. [Online]. Available: https://www.mendeley.com/careers/news/careers-jobs-field/biomedical-engineering-what-it-and- what-are-career-opportunities. [Accessed: 25-Feb-2021][2] C. Nerantzi, “A Case of Problem Based Learning for Cross-Institutional Collaboration,” Electronic Journal of e-Learning, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 306–314, 2012.[3] A. Ingram, “Engagement in Online Learning Communities,” in Elements of quality online education: engaging communities, vol. 6, J. Bourne and J. C. Moore, Eds. Needham, MA: Sloan Consortium, 2005, p. 205 [Online]. Available: https
program and plans to pursue further educational and career opportunities involving human-centered design, product development, and global health.Frank J. Marsik, University of Michigan Frank Marsik is the Faculty Director of First Year Student Engagement in Undergraduate Education within the University of Michigan, College of Engineering. He received his PhD from the University of Michi- gan. In addition to serving as the primary instructor for ”Engineering 110: Design Your Engineering American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Paper ID #34818Experience”, he also teaches a
Technology Center at the University of California, Berkeley. She managed undergraduate research programs to recruit and retain underrepresented students in science and engineering and also outreach to pre-college students to introduce them to science and engineering career opportunities. Ms. Marlor joined University of California, Berkeley in 2013. She has a B.S. in Materials Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.Dr. Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan Dr. Cynthia Finelli is Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Education, and Director and Graduate Chair for Engineering Education Research Programs at University of Michigan (U-M). Dr. Finelli is a fellow in the American
learning while still ensuring students are provided with the requiredtechnical material can be an issue due to time constraints. Most engineering courses need the fullin-class time throughout the semester to ensure students are taught the technical content that isrequired for future courses or a future career. To allow for both active learning and teaching therequired technical material, a fundamental change in how the course is taught is needed. Byhaving students learn the lecture material outside of class, the time spent in class can be used tobetter engage students in active learning. In this approach, often called a flipped classroom,students partake in assigned materials before class by either watching prerecorded lecture videos,reading
University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Gambatese’s expertise is in the broad areas of construction engineering and management, and structural engineering. He has taught many courses over his career on a variety of subjects including: construction safety, contracts and specifications, planning and scheduling, structural analysis and design, temporary construction structures, construction site systems engineering, and engineering economics. He has performed research and published numer- ous articles on construction worker safety, work zone design and safety, prevention through design, risk management, sustainability, constructability, innovation, and construction contracting. He is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in
biomicrofluidics. More recently, her interests have emphasized mentorship of women and underrepresented students in order to promote persistence and success in engineering. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 A Book Club Model to Promote Personal and Professional Development Activities for Female Engineering and Computer Science StudentsIntroduction and MotivationProfessional and leadership development is one recommended strategy to support and retainfemale engineers and computer scientists in their professional careers in industry or academia[1], [2], [3], [4]. For women in engineering and computer science, personal
inception in 2000. Her current responsibilities include academic program and curriculum development and assessment of and workshop/course instruction in the areas of teaming, human-centered design and leadership. She received her BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Wayne State University and is currently working on her PhD at Michigan Technologi- cal University. Before joining MTU she held various engineering and management positions during a 15 year career in the automotive industry.Ms. Laura Vidal-Chiesa, Michigan Technological UniversityModupe Omolara Yusuf, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. Abraham Romney, Michigan Technological University Abraham Romney is Associate Professor
STEM as a career path[2]. Not only does this underrepresentation of low-SES graduates impact the overall numbers ofSTEM professionals in the U.S., but it also means that those graduates are missing out on all ofthe financial and professional benefits that a job in STEM offers.To address the representation gap in STEM for low-income students, the National ScienceFoundation created the Scholarships in STEM (S-STEM) grant program. NSF seeks to supportevidence-based initiatives that will support low-income STEM students financially and in othernon-financial ways. The Endeavour Program was developed as one of those initiatives, and itprovides scholarships for 80 students over their first two years in a STEM major. Knowing thatthe link between
-Serving Institutions (MSIs) overall and support continued educational innovation within engineering at these in- stitutions. Specifically, she focuses on (1) educational and professional development of graduate students and faculty, (2) critical transitions in education and career pathways, and (3) design as central to educa- tional and global change. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Graduate Student Perceptions of an Ideal Mentor in Engineering and Computing at a Minority Serving Institution: Preliminary ResultsAbstractReports from the National Academies and Council of Graduate Schools suggest that
provision of career and psychosocial support. [8, p. 2]Many studies have focused on the benefits to mentees, both at the K-12 youth and undergraduatelevels [5], [6], [13], [14]. Previous research of effective faculty mentorship in undergraduateresearch found that undergraduate mentees self-reported gains in research, skills, productivity,and retention in STEMM [8]. Estrada et al. [15] found that when combined with qualitymentorship, research experiences positively impacted URM students’ science efficacy, identity,and values. Beyond undergraduate research settings, effective mentorship has been shown toimpact the science identity and deep interest in science of female undergraduate students, andthese gains were higher for students mentored by
Definition Example Condition Preparedness for academic competency arising from a Funding •• Readiness combination of personal maturity Specified Career Goals • and favorable environmental Familiarity with Advisor conditions. An external stimulus for which an Coursework •• individual lacks the skills, Qualifying
and studied for over a decade. Continuing HIP research, however, isstill needed across varying activities and institutional contexts because HIP take different formsand are employed based on learner characteristics as well as institutional priorities [6]. Kuh [6]identified eleven high impact educational practices (HIP) as shown in Figure 1. Six of thesepractices (i.e., global learning and study abroad, internships, learning communities, seniorculminating experiences, service and community-based learning, and undergraduate research)have been reported by students to provide personal and practical, career-related gains in additionto support for deep learning of academic content [7]. Based on their demonstrated ability tosupport student personal