, reporting on three studies that found similar skills were needed by employers. Morerecently Carnevale (Carnevale et al., 2011) explored knowledge, skills, abilities, values, andinterests associated with STEM careers finding that as technology drives more of theeconomy the skills associated with technological literacy are in demand in all sectors(Foroohar, 2017).The most comprehensive attempt to define technological literacy in the policy realm in theUS was Technically Speaking released by the National Academy of Engineering in 2002.The report was written for a broad audience and proposed a similarly broad definition oftechnological literacy that focused on knowledge, ways of thinking and acting, andcapabilities which were seen as orthogonal
identify with – or even be aware of – theMaker Movement and the Maker Community as it currently exists (Vossoughi, Hooper, &Escude, 2013).Considering the promise of Making to enfranchise traditionally underrepresented audiences inengineering by providing accessible and relevant engagement with STEM content and practice,the perceived “homogeneity” of Making as being primarily defined as design activity related tothe computational, electronic, and 3D-printed hardware arenas becomes increasinglyproblematic. Indeed, if Making continues to be positioned as a prominent pathway to scienceand engineering careers, then it is essential for it not to become yet another context in which thepersistent underrepresentation of women and people of color tends
creative critical ideas to develop. Wemaintained rigorous expectations for students while demanding the out of the box thinking thatinnovations require. Developing comfort with discomfort, working collaboratively with peoplefrom other disciplines, and attaining agency through their individual talents and skills were allarenas where we saw significant student growth, particularly articulated in the Final Projectpresentations. Students also expressed gratification at the opportunity to work acrossdisciplines, learn from each other, and even share strengths with each other. For many it wasthe only class that held space for that experience in their University career. While timeconsuming to plan, the rewards for students and faculty are worthwhile
, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Brent K. Jesiek is an Associate Professor in the Schools of Engineering Education and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He also leads the Global Engineering Education Collabora- tory (GEEC) research group, and is the recipient of an NSF CAREER award to study boundary-spanning roles and competencies among early career engineers. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech. Dr. Jesiek draws on expertise from engineering, computing, and the social sciences to advance under- standing of geographic, disciplinary, and historical variations in engineering
curricular content makes a difference in shaping the beliefs and expectationsstudents hold as they transition into their professional careers. Such an assumption is warrantedgiven the way other topics appear in the curriculum. For example, if an emphasis on teamworkand problem-solving were not perceived as relevant to professional practice, then one would notexpect them to receive as much attention as they do4,5. Similarly, engineering ethics is anothersuch pivotal topic, and therefore one would expect it to appear in undergraduate courses. Yet,this is not uniformly the case. To understand the discrepancy in engineering ethics coverage, thiswork focuses on some of the central actors in course content decisions – engineering departmentfaculty members
to upskill while retaining their current job cannot afford to take 1-2 years to study abroad. • Family ties: Students who have responsibilities to their family (e.g., kids, aging parents) cannot fulfill these duties while studying abroad. • Visa restrictions: Students who come from countries where getting visas to the U.S. is diffi- cult might not be eligible for residential programs.At the same time, getting an advanced degree from a U.S.-based institution is still of high value tosome of these students: • Career opportunities in multinational firms: Students can advance their careers based on educational credentials from a known, international university. • Potential eligibility for the U.S
Paper ID #31448A Systematized Review of the Students’ Upbringing Influence on theirSpatial ReasoningMr. Hassan Ali Al Yagoub, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Hassan Al Yagoub is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research in- terests include diversity & inclusion, students’ persistence, advising and mentoring, engineering career pathways, and school-to-work transition of new engineers. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to
/ Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow and a 2018 NSF CAREER awardee in engineering education research. Dr. Svihla studies learning in authentic, real world conditions; this includes a two-strand research program fo- cused on (1) authentic assessment, often aided by interactive technology, and (2) design learning, in which she studies engineers designing devices, scientists designing investigations, teachers designing learning experiences and students designing to learn.Amber Gallup, University of New MexicoDr. Sung ”Pil” Kang, University of New Mexico Sung ”Pil” Kang is an assistant professor at the University of New Mexico. His academic interests include change management, change model validation, and mindset evolution. He may be
awarded to Black orAfrican American students in engineering technology than in engineering [1-3]. The rationale forthis trend is unknown, and the amount of research on this very small part of the academe doesnot explore the issues that affect the decisions made by these students as they confront thequestion of what to do with their careers. Various techniques employed by recruiters at differentinstitutions have diverse results, while academic, and environment, may have a role in thechoices made by these students. Understanding these students, their similarities within aninstitution, as well as between programs is anticipated to provide greater ability to recruit, retain,and encourage more diversity within these student populations.Literature
has received a US National Science Foundation (NSF) Career Award.John Sartori, University of Minnesota John Sartori received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering, computer science, and mathematics from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and com- puter engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is currently a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. His research focuses on computer architecture, computer aided design, embedded systems, and algorithm development, espe- cially focused on energy-efficient computing, high-performance computing, stochastic computing, and application
mentoring relationships has positive implications for the retention and persistenceof URM STEM students.This leads us to the final emergent theme of the study, altruism. All of the student-mentorsmentioned their growing need to encourage and inspire those coming behind them. Whether theyvolunteered for the effort for reasons beyond “giving back” they all remarked how thisexperience inspired them to be more engaged with others like themselves in order to share theirpassion for STEM and encourage others to see STEM as an occupational pathway. Similarfindings were uncovered by Ko and colleagues33 when they found that women of color thatpersisted in careers in science did so by participating in altruistic activities tied to theirprofession. This
. When describing the impact of camp ontheir classroom practice, most teachers described pedagogical aspects of engineering design thatthey have adopted in their classroom, rather than simply borrowing the activities. Three teachersprovided generic descriptions of their practice without mentioning specific aspects of teachingengineering. And two teachers indicated that their experiences at summer camp helped preparethem for new careers in teaching engineering. All but one teacher (who did not respond to thatquestion) reported using the engineering design process in their classrooms, most (11) sayingthey used it frequently and explicitly and a few (3) saying they used it infrequently or planned touse it more in the future. These responses also
College of Engineering and Assistant to the Provost for Faculty Development at Michigan Tech. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and B.S. from Michigan Tech. Adrienne’s research interests include elec- trokinetics, predominantly dielectrophoretic characterizations of cells, and the development of biomedical microdevices. She earned a NSF CAREER award and was nominated for Michigan Professor of the Year in 2014. Research within her Medical micro-Device Engineering Research Laboratory (M.D. – ERL) also inspires the development of Desktop Experiment Modules (DEMos) for use in chemical engineer- ing classrooms or as outreach activities in area schools (see www.mderl.org). Adrienne is past
overwhelming for an absolute beginner”Another student noted:“The info given was straightforward, and should’ve been easy to follow, but for someone such as myself, who has never flown a plane nor participated in a simulation, it was difficult to pull off successfully. However, it was very interesting, and I would like to try and sharpen my skills through my college career”This indicates that the exercise was not so trivial that someone with no prior knowledge would beable to accomplish the task without any preparation. This also indicates that some preparationbefore the flight helped the students perform better than others. It was also an enjoyable experiencefor those that came
companies. While students develop and apply skills from their disciplines, they also develop and apply professional skills that are important to team functioning and will be of great value to them in their future careers. 6. Multi-disciplinary teams are encouraged but not required. Multi-disciplinary teams are a hallmark of VIP programs, giving faculty access to the variety of disciplines and skill sets needed for projects to succeed. A new VIP site may initially be limited in disciplinary scope by departmental or curricular rules, but examples of successful multidisciplinary projects elsewhere in the Consortium can help overcome these barriers. 7. Dedicated classroom and
the Brian Lamb School of Communication and the School of Engineering Education (courtesy) at Purdue University. Editor of three books and author of over 150 articles and chapters, her research centers on the intersections of career, gender communication, lead- ership, and resilience. Fellow and past president of the International Communication Association, she has received numerous awards for her research, teaching/mentoring, and engagement. She is working on Purdue-ADVANCE initiatives for institutional change, the Transforming Lives Building Global Commu- nities (TLBGC) team in Ghana through EPICS, and individual engineering ethical development and team ethical climate scales as well as everyday negotiations of
Industrial Engi- neering from the University of Arkansas and is currently working on a PhD in Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas.Mr. Trevor Joe Dodson, University of Arkansas c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Effectiveness of GRE Workshops to Increase AwarenessAbstractExcelling on the Graduate Records Exam (GRE) can be an important milestone for students whowish to attend graduate school. As part of an NSF-STEM project, two GRE workshops wereimplemented to inform students about the importance of starting the preparation process earlierin their undergraduate career. The second workshop, occurring the year after the first, includedminor modifications based on the
(e.g., TexasA&M University, University of Georgia, and University of Florida). The overarching goal of forming STEM education focused programs across the UScampuses is to enhance the quality of the college students’ STEM learning experiences andattract diverse student populations to choose STEM as their careers. For this purpose, the STEMfaculty, who are the major actors in the students’ learning experiences, play a central role. It is critical to ensure that STEM education faculty in general and engineering educationfaculty in particular in the university levels are well informed about the evidence-basedpedagogies. Evidence-based pedagogies are often the ones that are student-centered and learner-oriented. An essay
independence and their pursuit of higher education.Enjoyment of maths and of practical, hands-on learning encouraged participants toconsider engineering. Selecting an appropriate sub-field of engineering was an importantconcern—during secondary school and even earlier. They perceived engineering was agood career for women and that engineering jobs in their country would be plentiful.Having good job opportunities was crucial to their decision-making. Participants saw theirgovernments encouraging high school graduates to pursue engineering. With regard tofuture employment, they anticipated working in teams with men as well as women, andwith people from many parts of the world. They envisioned their work would be conductedin English and that they would
, effective introductorycourses are important for students’ future success in their program of study, and therefore,careers [1], [3], [8]–[11]. As summarized by Temple et al. [3]: “[F]irst year courses can improve academic performance, stimulate interest and improve retention, and better prepare students for future coursework. It is important that students acquire the qualities that prepare them to be successful engineers in the changing workplace, including the ability to work on and communicate with members of a multidisciplinary and professional team.”Research on high-impact educational practices has shown that in-class active or collaborativelearning in introductory science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM
Paper ID #23310Supporting Student Learning Through Peer-led Course Support InitiativesJenai Kelley Brown, Clemson University Jenai Kelley Brown has a background in college life coaching as well as career counseling. Before com- ing to Clemson University, she was a Senior College Life Coach at Florida State University working primarily with first generation college students. Jenai is currently the Assistant Coordinator for Tutor- ing in Clemson’s Academic Success Center where she trains and manages approximately 60 tutors each semester. While her roles in Higher Education have changed, her primary goal has remained to help
microaggressions. While the term “microagression” is somewhat a misnomer in thatthe consequences of these aggressions are far from small in terms of detriment to career andwell-being, they are made to seem small in the sense that their affects are often invalidated bythose who do not recognize their harmful nature [19]. However, the language of Canon 8explicitly states that these types of experiences must be dealt with as a matter of civil engineeringpractice, and as a result, it creates a space for issues that otherwise would not have beenaddressed.ASCE ReactionFollowing the passage of Canon 8, people gave feedback in on different channels ofcommunication. On an ASCE page announcing the passage, comments ranged from supportiveto critical. One supportive
conventionally feminine appearances are perceived as lesslikely to be competent or suited for STEM careers due to the male gendering of STEM [23].This, in some respects, imposes a perception of gender non-conformity for many women whootherwise would not identify as gender non-conforming within engineering. In the face of thesegender dynamics there are professional organizations, student clubs, summer camps, andwomen-specific spaces which are avenues for forming support structures and mentorship forwomen in engineering. As mentioned prior, this has been critiqued as further entrenching thenotion that we live within a binary gender system in which women have an inherent ‘lack’ whichneeds to be assisted [6]. The experiences and statistics of women in
. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 The Effect of Teacher Professional Development on Implementing Engineering in Elementary SchoolsAbstractIncreased attention on the implementation of engineering education into elementary schoolclassrooms aims to start preparing students early for potential engineering careers. In order toefficiently and effectively add engineering concepts to the curriculum, appropriate developmentand facilitation of engineering design challenges is required. Therefore, professionaldevelopment programs are necessary to educate teachers about engineering and how toadequately teach it. This paper explores the effects of an engineering professional developmentprogram for
academic career at Carnegie Mellon Uni- versity, Boston University, Olin College, and Northeastern University he has been the recipient of the first Whitaker Young Investigator Award from the BMES, a Searle Scholar Award, and an Early Career Development Award from the NSF as well as a three-time recipient of the Omega Chi Epsilon Outstand- ing Faculty Award from the Northeastern Student Affiliate of AIChE. He also has led industrial R&D teams at Organogenesis Inc. and Polymerix Corporation developing tissue-engineered medical products and drug- generating biodegradable polymers, respectively, and has co-founded Automated Cell, Inc. In addition to being an inventor on 11 issued US patents, he has published the
. student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research in- terests include diversity & inclusion, students’ persistence, advising and mentoring, engineering career pathways, and school-to-work transition of new engineers. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to beginning his doctoral studies, Hassan worked for five years at General Electric where he graduated from their Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP) and then worked as a gas turbine fleet management engineer. In addition to his technical role, Hassan supported the recruiting, interview, and selection process of the
Paper ID #25012Civil Engineering Program Criteria: A Snapshot of How Programs Meet theCriteriaDr. Scott R. Hamilton, York College of Pennsylvania Scott Hamilton is the Coordinator for the new Civil Engineering Program at York College of Pennsylvania. He is a registered Professional Engineer and has both a MS and PhD in civil engineering and a Masters in engineering management from Stanford University and a BS from the United States Military Academy, West Point. He is a retired US Army Corps of Engineers officer who has had assignments in the US, Germany, Korea, and Afghanistan. During his military career he spent over
of the goals of thegrant, which we refer to as our focus on the digital electronics metaphor of fan-in, fan-out. Fan-in relates to the diversification of not only the students who enter the program, but also how theyhave been prepared to engage in engineering education (i.e. methods of teaching and learning tobe successful in engineering). Fan-out relates to the diversification of careers pursued by studentsgraduating from the degree program. In order to increase this order of complexity, the inter-module must be re-designed. Historically, for example, many of our students work forgovernment defense contractors upon completion of their degree. In building a foundation for thework of the grant, we have learned that the field of computer and
which students discussed changes in their knowledge of sustainability,energy conservation, smart grids and/or renewable energy as a result of the course. Studentsalso discussed the perceived applicability of the course to their future careers or courseworkand their perspectives towards the active learning used during class. Structured observationdata depicting the nature of the in-class time will also be presented.Lastly, observations including a summary of what was successful versus not as successful arepresented. This “lessons learned” summary will include a plan to explore conversion to a“flipped” style course for the summer of 2019.IntroductionA course in power distribution engineering and smart grids is a unique and innovative approachto