. Three research questions are asked:RQ1: How does student STEM SC relate to their design performance in parametricbuilding design? In this study, “design performance” refers to the ability of students to generatesolutions that have good performance in quantitative metrics such as low energy usage. Previousresearch shows that student self-efficacy and performance are positively related both outside ofSTEM [11] and in STEM [12]. However, this study evaluates performance specifically in abuilding design exercise with quantitative goals that are simulated within a parametric designtool. This relationship can reflect potential student effectiveness in technical building design, butit does not fully reflect student behavior. The extent of their
explanations and understanding of howmajority and underrepresented group members in a College of Engineering felt exclusion andinclusion and what visions they could produce from their collective sensemaking. Qualitativecausal mapping provides DT facilitators with a tool to listen for, plan, and mark passages to drawout explicit and implicit linkages that might not be conscious or intentional. In the case of the DTfacilitator in our study, he displayed strategies to encourage causal expressions such as pullingdata from past sessions and encouraging reflection, digging below the surface meanings of talkto underlying feeling (longing for inclusion, confusion with why people do not act in particularways), and expressions of curiosity). The DT session
to”, “I believe this class could beof some value to me” and “I believe doing this class is important”.The Index of Learning Styles [8] is a survey instrument used to assess preferences onfour dimensions (active/reflective, sensing/intuitive, visual/verbal, and sequential/global).The instrument was developed and validated by [8]. Users answer 44 a-b questions with11 questions for each of the four dimensions. After answering the question students get ascore for each of the four dimensions that ranges from 0 to 11. for example, the 11 itemsthat corresponded to the Activist/Reflective spectrum were added with a score of 1 if theresponse corresponded to Activist and a score of 0 if the response corresponded to Reflective.Sense of belonging to
reflection is the idea that communities ofpractice tend to form more often in a workplace environment than in formal school education [5].Many of the members of our group are faculty with significant teaching loads, who practice amore traditional kind of knowledge transfer within our classes each week. When it is then ourown turn to seek out new knowledge, we instead choose an informal, collaborativecommunication format. While it is outside of the scope of this paper, there is a fair amount tounpack about how, as older adults, we balance companionship as an equally important valuealong with knowledge gain. It is possible that more reflection is needed on the needs of ourstudents, and the potential exists to incorporate more companionship components
. The NSSE indicators include the following: higher-order learning; reflective and integrativelearning; learning strategies; quantitative reasoning; collaborative learning; discussions withdiverse others; student-faculty interaction; effective teaching practices; quality interactions; andsupportive environments. The definition of these predictors is presented in Table 1. Other factorsthat will be included as variables in the study are the pre-college preparedness of the students, suchas the raw ACT and SAT scores of participants, and the socio-economic status of participants uponentering engineering college. The socio-economic status by proxy will be measured by theparticipant parents’ levels of education. Four success workshops will be
qualitativecomments about each other at 4 points during the term. We tracked patterns of coded languageuse [27] amongst selected teams, and did a deep analysis of how coded language increased inintensity across the term. We also assessed how minoritized teammates indicated warnings oftheir marginalization. We have reported some analysis from these data elsewhere [27], [28], [31].Finally, we conducted a diary study during spring 2022, much delayed from our originaltimeline. We conducted in-person initial interviews with diary participants who were recruitedbased on their self-indicated identities as someone from a historically excluded group inengineering, using the device of a career journey map to structure the conversation. We thenasked them to reflect on
theissues related to control and supervision in this game, and the supervisors of other teams hadfewer direct reports to start feeling overwhelmed by their supervisory role. Table 2: Students’ reflection vs. the intended learning objectives Percent implied correct answers in students’ reflection of the activity Expected Learning Objective CONE 415 PMGT 401 (n=20) (n=10) High Specialization + Fewer issues for specific Narrow Span of worker, therefore fewer 60
designed to give GTAs a basic understanding of active learning, inclusiveclassroom practices and community building, strategies for student engagement, formative andsummative assessment, and rubric-based grading. GTAs were also introduced to academicresources on campus that may be helpful for students in their courses. The workshop format wasdesigned to be interactive with participants engaging in sample inquiry-based learning activitiesand reflecting on their own experiences with inclusive (or not) classrooms.The GTA training workshop described in this paper is part of a larger project that aims to makeactive learning the default method of instruction in highly enrolled gateway courses and todevelop a departmental (and university) culture that
receivedcollege-related program information from high school counselors and checked emails regularly.Figure 1 shows top communication channels suggested by students; email and social mediaranked as the top choices. However, it contradicted the results of practice, since in 2021 and2022 AcES adopted both channels yet they did not yield the expected return. Upon reflection,AcES used Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts of the Engineering College and theFundamentals of Engineering Program (FEP), and local Facebook groups that have limitedstudent connections. For example, FEP Facebook only has 206 followers, and most posts haveno likes or comments from prospective students. In addition, given all these social mediaplatforms are follower-based, key
development or professional practice courses, these are typicallyoffered in the junior or senior year [5]. By the senior year, students are expected to have hadprofessional experience. There is a disconnect between the timing of these courses and industryexpectations. More recently, faculty at Vanderbilt University piloted an open elective careerdevelopment course which was promoted to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors [6]. And,some first-year programs have begun to implement more career preparation through modules andbadging programs [7, 8].Similarly, portfolios as project documentation and career development tools have been adaptedacross engineering education [9-12]. Some first-year courses have implemented projectportfolios as a reflection
the other hand, theUnited States reflects its competition individually, creating a culture where everyone"strives to be the best they can be" and that "the winner takes all" [26].Uncertainty avoidance in Ecuador is relatively high which means that it uses differentmechanisms to avoid ambiguity, in this culture emotions are expressed openly andconservatism prevails even though the rules are not always respected, about itscollectivist characteristic this also reflects that the traditions of each group are alwayshighly respected [18]. The United States, on the other hand, is below average, whichmeans that its members accept new ideas and try new things; this can also be seen in thehigh level of innovation and creation of new products in the
summer of2022, we revised CIP to better validate the needs identified in CIP according to the IDEO modelfor innovation, which examines project desirability, feasibility, and viability [16, 17].Desirability reflects real-world user needs as assessed by primary observation, synthesis, andstakeholder analysis culminating in needs statements similar to our previous versions of CIP.Feasibility assesses the ability of a team to create a solution, including the availability oftechnology and the evaluation of prior art. Viability leverages market analysis and valueproposition to determine the potential of a solution to make a long-term market impact. Themost compelling needs, being validated by this model, were submitted to BME SD fordevelopment. The
work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1751369 and Grant No. 2005784. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation.References[1] V. Svihla, T. B. Peele-Eady, and A. Gallup, "Exploring agency in capstone design problem framing," Studies in Engineering Education, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 96–119, 2021, doi: 10.21061/see.69.[2] V. Svihla and T. B. Peele-Eady, "Framing agency as a lens into constructionist learning," Proceedings of Constructionism, pp. 313-324, 2020. [Online]. Available: http://www.constructionismconf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/C2020
, 29 MS theses, and 10 Ph.D. dissertations. Hammond is the 2020 recipient of the TEES Faculty Fellows Award and the 2011 recipient of the Charles H. Barclay, Jr. ’45 Faculty Fellow Award. Hammond has been featured on the Discovery Channel and other news sources. Hammond is dedicated to diversity and equity, which is reflected in her publications, research, teaching, service, and mentoring. More at http://srl.tamu.edu and http://ieei.tamu.edu.Dr. Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Douglas is an Associate Professor in the Purdue School of Engineering Education. Her research is focused on improving methods of assessment in engineering learning environments and supporting engineering students
maturity asthe students move through the courses. To create lasting change, the organizational structures must also be supportive. Twoinitiatives took place at this level. First, a School-wide climate study was conducted to assess senseof belonging, engagement, and perception of support in the undergraduate students, graduatestudents, and faculty and staff in the School. Second, modifications to the School’s strategic visionwere made to reflect a mission of EM and holistic education.Results Results presented in the poster represent a work in progress. These are the preliminaryresults and strategies we have used in this ongoing change process.RQ1: How can we develop effective learning environments for knowledge, skills, and
specifically designed for the program.ConclusionsHaving concluded the execution of the summer program, the team has started to reflect on NSFproject outcomes. The stated goal of the program was for 80% of the S-STEM Scholars tograduate with a STEM degree within four years. The 4-year graduation rates in STEM forCohorts 1 through 3 were 83%, 53%, and 84%, respectively. Program goals were met in two ofthe three years for which data is available. As mentioned above, the extent to which COVID-19had an impact on retention and graduation is unknown.Program sustainability is a significant challenge given that the scholarship funding covered fullcost of attendance for students, i.e. tuition, fees, books, housing, and meals. Sustaining theprogram will require
requirements and are admitted to anExploratory Studies major in the university’s University College. Historical data indicates thatapproximately 170 students per year with a high school GPA of 3.00 or higher are admitted toExploratory Studies because they do not meet the College of Engineering admissions criteria. Ofthose, roughly 78 students remain at the University after one year. Of those 78, only about 45students per year transition to College of Engineering majors by the end of their first year, withthe majority of these students transferring to engineering technology majors. The low transferrate for students to the College of Engineering in general and to engineering majors in particulardoes not accurately reflect the ability of these students
find efficient solutionsto the problem. When this logical sequence of steps or instructions are developed to form aneffective procedure, this process can be automated to solve similar problems. Debugging refersto identifying and fixing errors in the algorithm, both during the development of the algorithmand when students attempt to transfer the algorithm to a new context. Iteration is the process ofrevisiting effective algorithms to improve their efficiency until an optimum state is reached.Generalization occurs when the algorithms and CT skills are transferred to effectively addressproblems in other domains. Because iteration and generalization require the problem context toallow sufficient time for reflection and modification of the solution
learningcommunity (FLC) with a local two-year institution to foster a collaborative community andsupport faculty in adopting APEX materials, which included helping them to consider, plan,apply, and reflect on effective practices for integrating computing into their courses. Buildingupon these pilot efforts, we are actively expanding adoption of the APEX program in severalways. First, we have begun holding summer and winter training workshops for faculty at severaladditional community colleges. Second, we are refining and improving the FLC experience aswe initiate new FLCs with these institutional partners. Finally, we will continue to assess theprogram’s efficacy through a research plan that evaluates student and faculty experiences,allowing us to optimize
State University, Mankato. She has a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, an M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction - Science Education, and a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering.Dr. Michelle Soledad, Virginia Tech Michelle Soledad, Ph.D. is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Her research and service interests include teaching and learning experiences in fun- damental engineering courses, faculty development and support initiatives – including programs for the future engineering professoriate, and leveraging institutional data to support reflective teaching practices. She has degrees in Electrical Engineering (B.S., M.Eng.) from the Ateneo de Davao University
techniques. A few reasons could explain the results. One, as the students spend a disproportionateamount of time using analytical solutions, they are more likely to recall instances where theirknowledge was limited. Conversely, good programming technique is not utilized heavily in thecore curriculum, so they do not have the chance to continuously struggle with new material, andthus have an inflated sense of knowledge concerning the material. Another reason could be that,it is possible that the coding-heavy nature of the course enabled the students to remember goodprogramming practices, and this is reflected in the subsequent semesters. The lowest self-rating was given to the question “I can code my own numerical solutionsto PDEs
aims to encourage continuousimprovement in engineering and technology education and ensure that graduates have thenecessary knowledge and skills to meet industry and society's evolving needs.ABET accreditation holds significant value for students, faculty, and programs, as it proves thatthe program has met rigorous standards and is dedicated to providing quality education.Accreditation by ABET also offers recognition and professional development opportunities forgraduates.2.4. Service LearningService learning is an educational method that blends community service with academicinstruction, reflection on the service experience, and connecting it to personal and social growth.Its aim is to offer students practical opportunities to use their
;E Department.The school’s mission centers around empowering girls to be confident, intellectual, and ethicalleaders who advance the world. With the school’s mission in mind, the CS&E Departmentdefined a curricular scope and sequence aimed at introducing the various disciplines ofengineering, focusing on engineering as a “helping profession” and cultivating students’engineering habits of mind and identity. The focus of this paper is to zoom in on a 2nd gradelesson that reflects the goals of the CS&E curricular scope and sequence.At the Primary School level, which includes grades K-5, the pre-transformed curriculumenhanced students’ knowledge of and skills with block-based coding and robotics. Building onthis strength, and after a
visualized in Figure 2.An early result of this exploration of Industry 4.0 skill area needs on the manufacturing floor wasthe fact that manufacturers have separate expectations for the engineer and the technician in thatwork environment. The cluster of skill areas for technicians, as identified in Figure 1 are additivemanufacturing, autonomous robots, cybersecurity, Industry Internet of Things, and simulation.This alphabetized but not prioritized list may catch the reader off guard. However, manufactureridentified Industry 4.0 application technician skill needs reflect on the size of the manufacturerand where that company is in the broad spectra of new advanced technology applications. Inaddition, for the over 130 small to medium manufacturers in
University of Washington. Engineering education is her primary area of scholarship, and has been throughout her career. In her work, she currently focuses on the role of reflection in engineering student learning and the relationship of research and practice in engineering education. In recent years, she has been the co-director of the Consortium to Promote Reflection in Engineering Education (CPREE, funded by the Helmsley Charitable Trust), a member of the governing board for the International Research in Engineering Education Network, and an Associate Editor for the Journal of Engineering Education. Dr. Turns has published over 175 journal and conference papers on topics related to engineering education
. In Survey S4.2, students were asked how much they would like to sacrifice for a job position inthe renewable energy industry compared to a traditional company. Sacrifices on salary difference,driving distance, and driving time were given as response options with varying acceptance levels.The sacrifice levels are mapped to a 0-6 scale so that a maximum average score might reflect theirintention to sacrifice more for a renewable job option. The average score for this response is 3.67,indicating that they are willing to sacrifice their salary/driving distance/time to a reasonable extentfor a job in the renewable industry. Fig. 4 Survey response a) S5.1 on sacrifice for a job position in renewable energy whencompared with a traditional company
Abstract In order to inform a discussion of silenced communities within systemic processes, we examine the ASEE Diversity Recognition Program (ADRP) as a step towards amplifying re- flexive and critical activities already occurring within ASEE. In light of recent concern over the ADRP as a means of disrupting minority marginalization in Engineering Education1 , we reflect on the origins of the program as well as how to proactively shift the program’s cultural context to one of greater criticality about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in engineering, broadly. To investigate this more deeply, our research questions for this study were: What have other organizations used to anoint2 member
studies or of augmenting quantitativemethods with qualitative ones in the future. Examination of individual questions in the surveyinstrument hint at improvements in the ability to view problems holistically, consider others’thinking and manage anxiety. Changes in specific GSE and nAch questions may reflect arealization of the challenges presented by the entrepreneurship clients’ more realistic designproblems and by understanding the thinking of others. Factors such as age, presence of a closefamily member with engineering experience, and prior work in engineering significantly affectone or more regressions of nAch, GSE, and ToA values. Lower Initial (p = 0.026) and FinalnAch (p = 0.032) appear for students with prior work in engineering. Those
transfer status, both out of the school ofengineering and out of SW-PWI. The rosters also included students’ term grade point average(GPA) and term hours completed for Fall 2022, which were used as measures of academicoutcomes. Term hours completed refer to the credit hours that students passed and completed ina semester, and do not reflect students’ initial credit hour enrollment. We selected both GPA andterm hours completed as measurement metrics because SW-PWI uses these variables to measurestudent persistence and to predict students’ retention and graduation.Second, we requested and received access to a retention dashboard at SW-PWI. This dashboardcontains historical retention data both within the school of engineering and at the institution
questions measure the constructs as intended by the authors. However, themajority of validation studies in engineering education do not look at how items function forsubgroups of learners, particularly different racial, ethnic, and cultural groups [1]. Evenframeworks designed to improve the validity evidence provided regarding an assessment’s score,still leave out evaluations of fairness [2]–[4]. To gain a better understanding of how wellengineering assessment contexts are reflective of the diverse experiences of engineering studentsin the U.S., this work-in-progress paper explores the contexts of concept inventories from asociocultural perspective. The purpose of this WIP paper is to identify contexts that are used in three