trades, but hiring experts whose expertise doenot necessarily reflect their capabilities in practical engineering. The masters at the universitiesare becoming more and more, faculty with the right mathematical, scientific, and neededcapabilities that do not include the mastery of the practical engineering needs as before.Consequently, the model seems to be working more effectively at the graduate level. However,the undergraduate, where students need more practical and hands on tools of the trade does notseem to be as effective as it used to be in early to the middle 20th centuryEngineering in US universitiesEngineers in university systems who were in touch with newest development and are master ofwhat they do in each field were to help the
employees. This scenario seems to reflect the behavior of coop ed participatingfinancial and education industry companies in hiring computing students for full-timeemployment – they respectively hired 6% and 10% more non-coop ed computing students thancoop ed ones. Moreover, the non-coop computing students might have been professionally moreexperienced than their coop ed counterparts and were therefore hired as more knowledgeable andskilled lower risk new employees.According to Huggins6 local market forces strongly influence student and employer participationin coop ed programs. Local markets can be complicated with the mix of non-profit organizationsas well as for-profit large, medium, and small entrepreneurial companies that might beexperiencing
autistic students. STEM technology is, for the most part, not designed to reflectneeds for autistic users or to scaffold how they begin using the technology in a way that supportsCT and IEP skills.It is not enough to give autistic students access to CT and robotics. Just as curricula for coreacademics and other subjects should be designed to reflect the needs of autistic students,programs that teach CT robotics should also take into account these considerations. Interactionsshould be scaffolded so that they build on their strengths, address their needs, and lead themtoward independence. Since educators have first-hand experience working with their students, itis important that they be part of the development of materials that are for autistic
total number of uniqueideas generated.Code: Limited Exploration of Solution SpaceDescription: This code focuses on the qualitative dimension of idea generation which indicatesstudents’ failure to consider diverse design approaches or categories and measures students’breadth of exploration. The code reflects a lack of variation in the types of ideas explored even ifthere are a sufficient quantity of ideas. The code is not just about repeating features but alsobeing limited in the variety of approaches being explored even if those approaches result indesigns with very different features.Key Differentiator: Unlike “Repetition of Initial Concept Features,” which is about therecurrence of specific features, “Limited Exploration of Solution Space” is
Paper ID #46681Future-Ready Students: Validating the Use of Natural Language Processingto Analyze Student Reflections on a Remote Learning Group ProjectMajd Khalaf, Norwich University Majd Khalaf recently graduated from Norwich University with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, along with minors in Mathematics and Computer Science. He is passionate about DevOps, embedded systems, and machine learning. Throughout his academic career, Majd contributed to various projects and research in natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision. He served as a Senior AI Researcher at Norwich University’s
study’s objective to align curricula with jobmarket requirements. A reflective approach acknowledges inherent biases and strives for abalanced, insightful study [3].3.2 Job Listings Data Sources and CollectionA total of 106,018 electrical engineering job postings were collected from five prominent U.S. jobportals: LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, CareerBuilder, and SimplyHired. These platforms wereselected for their broad reach and substantial volume of job advertisements, ensuring a diverse andrepresentative dataset. A custom Python script was developed to automate the extraction of jobtitles, company names, and job descriptions based on the search parameters "Electrical Engineer"and "Electrical Engineering," identified through a preliminary review
, and correctness. Each criterion is assessed using a distinct set of evaluationguidelines. After individual scores for each category were assigned and agreed upon, the totalscore was calculated by summing the scores across all three categories. On the other hand,traditional scoring of concept maps evaluates a student’s understanding based on structuralcomponents such as the number of concepts, hierarchy levels, and cross-links 1 . While the scoringmethod emphasized validating the correctness of connections and hierarchical relationships, thisstep is often omitted to save time and ensure efficient, reproducible assessments. Key metricsinclude (i) knowledge breadth, measured by the number of concepts (NC), (ii) knowledge depth,reflected by the
the subject matter. • Instructor’s overall teaching of the course was effective.In addition, because all of our ME/EE/CpE/CS students enroll in a common capstone course, thestudent feedback from this course evaluation is all combined and routed to the capstonecoordinator. The questions graded by Likert scale reflect only the composite sentiment of allstudents in all projects with all advisors. Even on the open comment portions, it is impossible toknow which advisor that a student is praising or cursing unless the student identifies him or her.The capstone course was only unified college-wide in 2015. Before this time, each advisor hadhis/her own section of the capstone course. This could have provided some level of directfeedback to the
be doing a brainstormingactivity to help them decide on a project. On the day of the brainstorming activity, students satwith their groups and each individual received a four page document designed to help them startwith a broad individual brainstorming session that would then narrow down into possible projectideas to be discussed as a group. The goal of the activity was to have students reflect on memorieswith strong emotions and then think of the physical systems (mechanical, fluid/thermal, andelectrical) that were a part of those memories. Students received a four page document (to allowfor writing space) with the following prompts at the top of each page: • Broad: Fill the page with sentences/brief descriptions of moments or stories
orinappropriate reaction to conflict?”, “What more, if anything, should be done in this situation?”,etc. By presenting the TKI in this way, students remain engaged and an instructor can tailor thediscussion to student perceptions/questions.At this point, we present a five-minute pre-recorded video (to enable broader implementation)covering: the difference between healthy and unhealthy conflicts, potential benefits of healthyconflict, potential sources of unhealthy conflict [13], and the STATE method [14] forcommunicating in the presence of conflict. After the video, students are asked to reflect on theinitial role-playing exercise with this new information. Students should now be able to identifythe conflicts as healthy or unhealthy. Additionally
degreesincluding those in the field of mechanical engineering. The most common reports in amechanical engineering undergraduate (UG) curriculum are lab and project based, although itshould be noted that there has been an emphasis in recent years on reflective writing andargumentative pieces. This paper examines the different types of reports that students typicallyencounter, focusing on their benefit and educational premise, as well as analysing the data on theeffects of imposed word limits on student performance. Technical writing skills are extremelyimportant for engineers, but the style is very different to that which UG students have previouslyencountered. The curriculum at Imperial College London takes a structured approach to teachingtechnical
]. Malteseet al. [9] indicated the necessity of frustration that comes with children’s failure during a learningactivity. Their study showed that frustrations can promote individuals to embrace challenges andcontinuously seek out solutions during maker activities.Motivation and self-efficacy are strong factors that impact frustration. For elementary-agedchildren from grades 3 to 6, Vongkulluksn et al. [12] examined frustration as a factor inproviding moments of self-reflection and impacting subsequent activities. Frustration can alsoimpact situational interests and the motivation to continue with children’s activities. Knox et al.[7] focused on the influence of caregivers during frustrations that occur in home environments,where interaction is limited
Paper ID #38062Changes to a Circuits Lab Sequence to Encourage Reflection andIntegration of Experiences Across Related Courses to Explore NewSolution Spaces to an Engineering ProblemDr. Chandrasekhar Radhakrishnan, University of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignDr. Christopher D. Schmitz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Christopher D. Schmitz received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois in 2002.Dr. Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Rebecca M. Reck is a Teaching Associate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign. Her
interest includes blended learning, flipped classroom, gamification, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and the integration of innovation and entrepreneurship into engineering courses.Chad Rohrbacher, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Comparing Weekly Reflection Surveys and a Midterm Survey: Insights on Formative Feedback in Graphical Communication EducationAbstractThe authors report on a pedagogical feedback strategy employed in a first-year engineeringgraphics course, which implemented a flipped classroom model for self-regulated learning. Classtime was reserved for activities and
Paper ID #35595Auto-ethnographic Reflections : Lessons from Leading a STEM Initiativefor Girls in School While We Ourselves Were in SchoolKayli Heather Battel, Tufts University Kayli Battel is currently a sophomore at Tufts University, majoring in Human Factors Engineering and minoring in Education and Art. One of SiS’s three original founders, she organized, led, marketed, and fundraised the program from 2018-2020, and continues to mentor SiS to this day. As a leader then President of Saguaro’s FRC Robotics team, Kayli led numerous STEM outreach events at local middle and elementary schools, and beyond. The success of
Paper ID #36358Student and Instructor Reflections on Integrating ShortMindfulness-Based Meditation Practices into a First-Year EngineeringDesign CourseDr. Hannah Nolte, The Pennsylvania State University Hannah Nolte has recently completed her doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University specializing in human factors and ergonomics. Her research investigates the applicability of mindfulness interventions as a stress-management technique for engineering design to improve design outcomes and student well-being. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics and Psychological Science from Gustavus
Paper ID #37936Scaffolding reflection across the design curriculum:Triangulating Student, Alumni, and Faculty Perspectives ofthe Role of Design within an Engineering Science ProgramRubaina Khan Rubaina Khan is a doctoral candidate at the University of Toronto, Canada. Her research interests lie at the intersection of engineering design, learning communities and reflective practice. Prior, to pursuing graduate studies, Rubaina spent 10 years in autonomous marine vehicles research and, teaching robotics and design to engineering students in Singapore.Lisa Romkey (Associate Professor, Teaching Stream
Paper ID #37804Engagement in Practice: Reflections on Remote Community-Engaged Learning in the Context of a MultilateralInternational PartnershipPatrick Sours (Graduate Student)Howard L. Greene (Senior Project Manager) Howard Greene directs K-12 Education Outreach for the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University, bringing a rich array of university research and teaching intersections to the K-12 community. Specifically, Howard’s work seeks to improve awareness of engineering careers and academic preparation in K-12 and to build the skills of career ambassadorship in OSU undergraduate students. Howard
Paper ID #37137Critical Review and Refinement of a ProfessionalDevelopment Survey for Engineering Undergraduates,Toward an Integrated Tool for Reflection Across theCurriculumBahar Memarian (Postdoctoral Researcher ) Bahar Memarian is a researcher and educator with research interests in the areas of Engineering Education (Problem- solving, Learning-outcomes Assessment, Experiential Learning, Design, and Creativity) and Human Factors Engineering (Cognitive-systems Engineering, User Experience, Display Design, and Interaction). She obtained her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and the Collaborative Specialization in
Paper ID #37140Impact of Instructional Methods on Student Performance,Engagement, and Knowledge Retention: A SimultaneousComparison of a Reflective versus Direct Approach to FluidMechanicsJoshua Richard Wyrick Josh has been an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering at York College of Pennsylvania since 2017. He is a water resources engineer who focuses on river hydraulics, stormwater management, and hydrologic sustainability.Emine Celik Foust (Associate Professor) © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022
and graduate students. She is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Colorado. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com How are Issues of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Reflected in Engineering Societies’ Written Communications? A Review Rebecca A. Atadero Colorado State University Amir Hedayati-Mehdiabadi University of New MexicoAbstractEngineering professional societies communicate the professional responsibilities and standardsof behavior for practicing
Paper ID #40599GIFTS: Metacognition reflection notecard: A 5-minute daily classactivity to drive self-efficacy, classroom engagement, and communityProf. Alex Maley Landon, University of Houston Alex Landon is a Professor of Practice at the University of Houston’s Cullen College of Engineering, where she teaches first-year honors engineering courses. Previously, Alex worked in education technol- ogy, clean energy, and management consulting. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BSE in Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University. 14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference: University of
www.slayte.com Increasing Students’ Group Processing Ability in a First-Year Engineering Design Course Through Scaffolded Team Reflection ExercisesIntroductionFor engineering teams in particular, team function is vital to success both in and out of theclassroom. However, student teams often struggle to identify and address problems within thegroup. Student teams need additional assistance with group processing—the act of reviewingmembers’ actions that were helpful or detrimental to achieving team objectives and determiningwhich efforts to stop, start or continue [1]. Given the importance of group processing in ensuringeffective cooperative learning, educators must understand and deploy methods to encourage thedevelopment of this critical skill
Paper ID #37687Work in Progress: Preparing Students for UndergraduateResearch Online and In the Classroom - Framework,Participant Reflections, and Lessons LearnedMarian S. Kennedy (Associate Professor) Marian Kennedy is an Associate Professor within the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at Clemson University. Her research group focused on the mechanical and tribological characterization of thin films. She also contributes to the engineering education community through studying the process/impacts of undergraduate research and navigational capital into graduate school.Cora Allard-KeeseJoshua D
andDr. April Dukes, University of Pittsburgh Dr. April Dukes is the Faculty and Future Faculty Program Director for the Engineering Educational Re- search Center (EERC) and the Institutional Co-leader for Pitt-CIRTL at the University of Pittsburgh. April also collaborates on the national educational research initiative, the Aspire Alliance’s National Change. April’s research and teaching efforts engage graduate students, postdocs, and faculty to inform and sup- port systemic change toward excellence and inclusivity in higher education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Inclusive Engineering Classrooms and Learning Communities: Reflections and Lessons
research methods that allow for deep investigations of constructs such as epistemic thinking, identity, and agency. Dr. Faber has a B.S. in Bioengineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education from Clemson University and a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. Among other awards for her research, she was awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2022 to study epistemic negotiations on interdisciplinary engineering education research teams. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 WIP: Developing an Ethnographic Observation and Reflection Template: An Example from Studying Epistemic Differences within EER
Paper ID #38082Work-in-progress: Reflection & Projection: An Explorationof a Scavenger Hunt Assignment in an Introduction toAerospace Engineering CourseKali Morgan Learning ScientistKelly Ann GriendlingJakob Ryan Kinney © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Reflection & Projection: An Exploration of a Scavenger Hunt Assignment in an Introduction to Aerospace Engineering CourseThe first year of college is a significant transition for most first-time-in-college students, as well as fortransfer students in their first year