results early in my career.” That is adirect quote from an alumni survey I received in the summer of 2017. Year after year, alumnisurveys validate a strength of the ETAC of ABET accredited B.S. in Industrial EngineeringTechnology program at Missouri Southern State University: students gain hands-on experienceduring their studies through industry projects. Whereas students have multiple opportunities todo projects in industry while pursuing the degree, the capstone project provides an opportunityfor a culminating experience where students have the opportunity to identify, analyze, and solvebroadly-defined technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.Continuous assessment of the capstone project has led to many changes in the
]. Further, the lack of access andinclusion begins much earlier than the college level. Traditionally, access to pre-collegeengineering education programming in classrooms could be described as limited and sporadic,with most such programs in extra-curricular or summer programming [16]–[19]. Such programsare important but depend on students being able to access them and may not be sustained overmore than a few weeks’ time. Thus, issues of access and exclusion in engineering can begin inK-12 education: students without access to such programming have had less opportunity todevelop an engineering identity, defined here as relating to, “…[students] earliest conceptions ofengineering and potential career aspirations and how these conceptions and
engineering education,and embody diversity from the perspective of gender, international identity, career stage,underrepresented minority status, and first-generation. We will present salient features fromeach pathway that connect to potential recommendations for advancing recruitment and retentionefforts in engineering. We will also highlight themes across each pathway in the context offrameworks that represent the college experience, and conceptualizing value within a system.IntroductionThe topic of diversity and inclusion has been a longstanding topic of exploration with theengineering education community. From the onset and over a century long period, societal needshave influenced the evolution of the engineering education field and the field in
gradeandtheirperceptionsofengineering? MechanicalEngineers Hollands Career Centerhttp://www.utsa.edu/careercenter/images/riasec/riasec.png http://www.onetonline.org PreliminaryResults:InterestFit of Personal Interests and Perceptions of Engineering Survey (F-PIPES) 3.00 2.90 2.80 2.70 2.60 All Students 2.50 2.40 2.30 2.20 2.10 2.00 Realistic Investigative Artistic Social Enterprising Conventional Interests (N=715) 2.57 2.55 2.50 2.80 2.63 2.42 Perceptions (N=653
underrepresented in STEM careers. Prior to joining Howard, she served as a Research Fellow at the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and a postdoctoral researcher at the American Society for Engineering Education. Dr. LeSure worked as an engineer for over a decade before switching gears and devoting her time and talents to focus on pertinent issues, including STEM education, equity and inclusion initiatives in education and the STEM workforce, and corporate development and training. She is also the founder and Executive Di- rector of Engineers for Equity - a mission-driven organization focused on fostering equity and inclusion in engineering. Dr. LeSure earned a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Utah State
Microde- vices Laboratory at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Dr. Fontecchio received his Ph.D. in Physics from Brown University in 2002. He has authored more than 75 peer-reviewed publications. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Project-Based Approach to Develop Engineering Design Process Skills Among High School Students (WIP)IntroductionImplementing engineering curriculum in high school improves student learning and achievementin science, technology and mathematics, increases awareness of the contributions of engineers tosociety, and promotes student pursuits of STEM careers [1]. In a 2009 report, the Committee onK-12 Engineering Education from the National
proposal we submitted in 2009, the GPA requirement was set below 3.0 because the project team at the time feel that many of our non-traditional students just do not have the luxury to spend enough time studying and succeeding in the rigorous STEM courses. The hope is that once they were selected into the program and provided financial support via scholarship, their GPA will improve because they will have more time learning and improving their technical competency. Many anecdotal stories shared by our ET students indicated that they are really committed to a STEM career partially because of their desire to improve their life situation. In spite of the many obstacles they may face, they are resolved to finish
Paper ID #21253A Case Study of Community College Transfer and Success in a 2+2 ProgramDr. Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons Kathleen Alfano has a Ph.D. from UCLA in Higher Education with a cognate in administration and evaluation. Her B.S. is in chemistry and she worked as an analytical chemist in industry before pursuing a career in education. She served as founder and Director of the California Consortium for Engineering Advances in Technological Education (CREATE) based at College of the Canyons from 1996 to 2016. Retired from College of the Canyons in November 2016, she is an Emeritus Professor and also former
control with applications to engine exhaust aftertreatment.Dr. Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech Dr. Matusovich is an Associate Professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Engineering Education. She has her doctorate in Engineering Education and her strengths include qualitative and mixed methods research study design and implementation. She is/was PI/Co-PI on 10 funded research projects including a CAREER grant. She has won several Virginia Tech awards including a Dean’s Award for Outstanding New Faculty. Her research expertise includes using motivation and related frameworks to study student engagement in learning, recruitment and retention in engineering programs and careers, faculty teaching practices and
career. In academia, thus, understanding anddesigning programs to enhance professional identity is vital to the successful placement ofgraduates into industry. This study will use Higgs’ [1] definition of professional identity as aperson developing “the attitudes, beliefs and standards which support the practitioner role andthe development of an identity as a member of the profession with a clear understanding of theresponsibilities of being a… professional.”As students apply and intentionally pursue a degree in a specific discipline towards becoming aprofessional, they are acting as agents per Bandura’s [2] social cognitive theory of agency intheir own future and make decisions according to their self-reflections, identified desires
and as a project management consultant. Her research contributes to the advancement of labor and personnel issues in engineering broadly and specifically in the construction industry through two research areas: untangling the complex relationship between activities people become involved in — operationalized as engagement — and the technical and professional out- comes gained — operationalized as competencies. The broader impact of this work lies in achieving and sustaining productive, diverse and inclusive project organizations composed of engaged, competent peo- ple. Dr. Simmons’ research is supported by awards from NSF, including a CAREER award. She oversees the Simmons Research Lab (www.denisersimmons.com
courses. For the past decade, Dr. Zurn-Birkhimer’s research has focused on broadening participation of women and underrepresented group in STEM fields. Recently, she has been investigating the intersec- tion of education and career path with cultural identity and is developing strategies to inform programming and policies that facilitate recruitment and retention of underrepresented populations in academia. In 2012 Dr. Zurn-Birkhimer was presented with an Outstanding Alumni Award from the Department of Earth, At- mospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University. She also serves on their Alumni Advisory Board. Dr. Zurn-Birkhimer earned her B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota, and an M.S. and Ph.D
, and 3) Assessment of specific learningoutcomes. 1) Demographic information (First & Last Name, Email, Student ID, Term Course Taken) 2) Assessment of Learning Experience a. The simulation project overall positively impacted my practical simulation modeling knowledge and understanding. b. The simulation project overall positively impacted my practical simulation modeling skills. 6 c. The simulation project positively contributed to my engagement with simualtion course. d. I find the simulation project positively contributing to my career objectives. 3) How
, relatable topics that showcase the importance of thebuilding code related to their careers. This paper examines the critical needs and new mechanisms toconvey code information in a meaningful way rather than the idealized representations. Results frompre- and post- surveys, interviews and assignments support the positive feedback and success of themodules. At this stage of module distribution, correlations between student perceptions and actualperformance have not been studied yet. The basis of how the modules were structured, including theirassessment on their effectiveness are detailed in this paper.Introduction The idea of a regulating building code that governs the design and construction of buildings isparamount to our industry. For the
featured in a national publication. Even back in the early 1980’s his interests in computers and graphics was strong. Quickly in his career, he turned his focus on CAD production drawings on the computer and built a computer division and set standards at the Myers/Schmallenberger Design firm in Columbus, Ohio. In the Early 1990’s, Marty started up his own consulting company doing visualizations and animation for companies in the design industry. Some of his clients included: Rubbermaid, Christian Broadcasting Network, Frigidaire, Hobart Ware-washing Division, Character Builders, and American Greetings. The highlight to his consultant career was working on the 1996 movie ”Space Jam” and had 10 seconds of animation
Brunhaver is an Assistant Professor of Engineering in the Fulton Schools of Engineering Poly- technic School. Dr. Brunhaver recently joined Arizona State after completing her M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. She also has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. Dr. Brunhaver’s research examines the career decision-making and professional identity formation of engineering students, alumni, and practicing engineers. She also conducts studies of new engineering pedagogy that help to improve student engagement and understanding.Dr. Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University Dr. Adam Carberry is an associate professor at Arizona State University in the Fulton Schools of En
Paper ID #22141What is Engineering Leadership? A Proposed DefinitionRobyn Paul, University of Calgary Robyn Paul is the Program Evaluation and Planning Specialist in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary. She is responsible for supporting the decision-making and reporting needs of SSE, particularly those related to accreditation and the teaching and learning processes. Robyn is also finishing up her master’s thesis in engineering education where she is looking at the impact of engineering leadership development on career success.Dr. Arindom Sen, University of Calgary Dr. Sen is the Associate
) at New Mexico Tech.Cheyenne Florenia RiveraMs. Emily Silva, California State University, Los AngelesTara Sundsted, Montana State University- Bozeman c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Changing of the Guard: Tips for Enabling Smooth Officer TransitionsAbstractMany campuses throughout the nation have active sections of the Society of Women Engineers(SWE). In an effective section, the SWE officers work together as a team to plan, organize, andcarry out a host of activities ranging from mentorship networks, career talks, middle schooloutreach events, and fundraisers. The team effort of these officers can make a substantial impacton the perception of and support for women in Engineering at a
Paper ID #23514Reported Changes in Students’ Perceptions of Their Abilities to Succeed onthe ABET Student Outcomes During the First-year Engineering ProgramDr. Tanya Dugat Wickliff, Texas A&M University Delivering significant results in pivotal roles such as Sr. Consultant to high-profile clients, Sr. Project Manager directing teams, and Executive Leader of initiatives and programs that boost organizational effectiveness and optimize operations have been hallmarks of Dr. Wickliff’s career spanning more than 24 years with leaders in the oil & gas and semiconductor industries. As an expert in the areas of
enter college intending to major in a STEM fieldcomplete a STEM degree.” In order to remain globally competitive, the U.S. must increase thequantity, quality, and diversity of the STEM workforce.Studies have shown that students who participate in STEM programs before college increasetheir chances to succeed5-13. These programs provide them with important knowledge and skillsto gain a better understanding of science and engineering careers. This paper describes a STEMSummer Enrichment Program (STEM-SEP) designed for high school students. STEM-SEP’sgoal is to improve the recruitment and preparation of students, particularly those fromunderrepresented groups, through participation in a two-week summer enrichment workshop thatincreases students
me much more aware of what is expected and desired in the engineeringfield of new engineers, and has helped me further my opportunities and personal growth.” “It has taught me a lot about what direction I would like to take my career and academiclife to potentially succeed in a professional setting.” “The skills I learned in the program directly applied to my internship and helped me feelmore prepared for my participation in industry.” “It helped me get an internship the summer after my second year which I wouldn’t havegotten otherwise. Greatly increased my professional experience.” “The ISP has made me more ready for the professional world in every sense. I feel moreconfident communicating and navigating the
graduate school. (f) Applying for fellowships. (g) Engineering ethics. (h) Is graduate school right for you? (i) Networking in school and your career. Each IMMERSE student gives a technical presentation during the summer group meeting (see Figure 15), which provides a supportive atmosphere consisting mostly of their peers. These presentations help students improve communications skills and put their specific research into a “big picture” context. After the presentation, audience members give suggestions on what they liked about the presentation and what could be improved. Figure 15. Student presentation during an IMMERSE group meeting.2. Individual Research Meetings: Student research projects are divided
; additive manufacturing; and mechanics education. Dr. Rhoads is a Member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and a Fellow of the American Society of Mechan- ical Engineers (ASME), where he serves on the Design Engineering Division’s Technical Committees on Micro/Nanosystems and Vibration and Sound, as well as the Design, Materials, and Manufacturing (DMM) Segment Leadership Team. Dr. Rhoads is a recipient of numerous research and teaching awards, including the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award; the Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering’s Harry L. Solberg Best Teacher Award (twice), Robert W. Fox Outstanding Instructor Award, and B.F.S. Schaefer
students were very interested in the activities and that the unit increasedtheir students’ awareness of neural engineering. Results from surveys of students in 2017 (N =212) indicate that they self-reported on a 5-point Likert scale statistically significant (p < .001)differences before and after enactment of the units in their knowledge of concepts in neuralengineering, engineering, neuroscience, and neuroethics, as well as careers in neural engineering. 1414 North East 42nd Street, Suite 204, Seattle, WA 98105-6271 Telephone: (206) 685-8915 URL: http://www.csne-erc.orgFeatured Unit: Modeling & Designing a Sensory Substitution DeviceTime: 4-5 weeks Lessons: 10 Grades: 6-8 Focus: STEAM
Engineering Entrepreneurship and an Associate Professor of Practice in the Texas A&M University College of Engineering. He has broad industry experiences, including over 35 years in all aspects of the telecommunications industry (sales, marketing, manufacturing, business de- velopment, and technical design), the creation of a telecommunications standard (SONET - Synchronous Optical Network) for the fiber optics industry that is still in use internationally over 30 years later, a wide variety of business experiences in international companies, and startup experiences. This has helped him lead a very successful industry career. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018
Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University, and pursued a career in the tech industry while working on his gradu- ate degrees. Before joining Loyola University Chicago, he worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School and conducted clinical research at the Neuromodulation Center of Spaulding Re- habilitation Hospital in Boston. His current research focuses on quantifying the extent of neuroplasticity induced by the application of brain and peripheral nerve stimulation.Mr. Allan Beale I have a BSEE from the University of Maryland, 1967 thus I have 50 years experience divided between 3 different fields: Aerospace, Computer and Medical. For these fields, the work was mostly analog and
Paper ID #22218Work in Progress: Leveraging the Diverse Backgrounds of Community Col-lege Students to Teach Team-based, Multidisciplinary EngineeringDr. David R. Ely, Ivy Tech Community College, Lafayette Dr. David R. Ely is the Engineering Program Chair at Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette since 2013. He enjoys teaching engineering students at Ivy Tech and advising them on the different engineering career paths that best match their interests and skill sets. Dr. Ely received his B.S. in Physics from Houghton College in 2002 followed by his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from Purdue University in 2010, where he re- searched
the NGSS is to empower all students to participate inpublic science discourse, be critical consumers of scientific information, and have the skills topursue careers in the 21st century, particularly those in science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) [2]. As an increasing number of states adopt the NGSS, there is mountingpressure to prepare science educators for the impending changes in expectations, curriculum, andassessment.There are significant challenges as states transition their science standards to align with NGSS,such as insufficient professional development and support for teachers, inconsistency ofimplementation, and inadequate time and curricular resources [3]. In this recent reform effort,science teachers are likely
everything which is very important in his orher future professional career advancement.In the following sections, we briefly review the senior design background, report thedesign of effective stress and upward seepage laboratory demonstration budget andschematic design materialization and project schedules. Significance of the project ishighlighted with pertinent concluding remarks and conclusions drawn at the end.BackgroundAny time a structure is being built, it requires an extensive amount of planning byengineers of multiple disciplines and every building project always begins with thefoundation. A structure is only as strong as the foundation upon which it is built, which iswhy it is so important that subsurface investigation of the underlying
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