]). The SerenePulse webapp harnesses awebcam or selfie camera to capture heartbeats by analyzing fluctuations in light intensity reflected from the skin,a fundamental principle of rPPG technology.HRV metrics In this research, we build upon previous research [16] that detailed on HRV metrics and stress analysis. Heartrate variability (HRV), calculated from the input of rPPG, inter-beat intervals is a crucial physiological markerthat offers insights into the autonomic nervous system’s (ANS) functioning [16]. It reflects the dynamic interplaybetween the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the ANS, highlighting the body’s adaptability to stressand relaxation states [39]. Among HRV metrics, SDNN is indicative of autonomic flexibility and
concept maps for “equitable infrastructure” at the end of the semester. The concept mapsrevealed differences in student ideas that reflect the different approaches taken in the courses.Analysis of these concept maps yields insight into student learning on equitable infrastructureand can provide guidance for others wishing to incorporate equity into first-year and/or civilengineering coursework.IntroductionCivil engineering education has long recognized the need for the curriculum to blend a broadarray of technical and professional skills to meet the needs of the profession (see, for example,the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge [1]). The ways in which infrastructure has bothpositively and negatively affected equity in our social systems have
. students in engineering – from motivations and persistenceto encounters with racial microaggressions – the disparity remains, underscoring the need fordeeper exploration.Utilizing autoethnography, this study illuminates the journey of a Black female engineer fromNigeria during her inaugural semester in a U.S.-based civil engineering Ph.D. program. Theresearch hinges on two pivotal questions: what early challenges did she confront, and how did shetraverse them? To answer these questions, reflective journals and audio diaries maintainedconsistently by the researcher were employed. These data sources were subjected to inductivecoding via Dedoose to tease out dominant themes.This research findings highlight critical challenges this international
% campus during the project (*Note: Due to scheduling conflicts, • The curriculum was delivered to 11th graders were assessed one year following module sessions) students in 60-minute weekly module sessions • Students reflected positively about o Continuous active learning and their experiences and highlighted how collaboration among and with much they learned about AQ students with virtual guidanceLearning Objectives and Modules Focused on AQModule Session 4LO 4. Developing Competencies with Air Quality Monitors1. Reviewed Module 3 Activity
ABET & CEABAbstract: This paper endeavors to contribute to the ongoing discourse regarding the state ofArchitectural Engineering education in higher institutions. Expanding on previous studies, thispaper specifically investigates architectural engineering programs accredited by CEAB andABET in Canada, the United States and internationally. It aims to enable a comparative analysis,revealing notable differences among these accredited programs. One key observation is thediversity of specializations or areas of emphasis offered by different international universitieswithin the field of architectural engineering. These specializations often reflect the uniquestrengths and priorities of each institution. Another notable difference lies in
U.S. higher education contexts, there are few studies that specificallycenter them to contextualize their experiences. International graduate students experience uniquechallenges, such as acculturation, isolation, and visa status, that impact attrition and student well-being. Previous studies are mainly focused on acculturation or language problems for studentsacross disciplines. For engineering disciplines, the expectation of English language proficiency isdifferent than that of other majors like humanities, and engineering students may rely onmathematical and experimental data more heavily than English proficiency to perform well in theirresearch. Therefore, understanding how international graduate students reflect on their
skills obtained, and PFE activities.These initial categories are obtained based on the theme of the questions combined with theresearch questions of this paper. During the grouping process, it was also necessary to verify thetranscribed data to ensure its accuracy in reflecting the participants’ responses and to avoid anyerrors introduced by the transcription program. Ultimately, the frequency of a specific responsewithin each group is recorded, summarized, and analyzed to obtain the prevailing trend in theparticipants’ answers.Preliminary ResultsThe analysis of student interviews so far reveals a consensus among most participants regardingthe efficacy of Professional Formation in Engineering (PFE) classes in facilitating the acquisitionof
final metric, the N2 score, concerns the prevalence of post-conventionalrelative to the absence of preconventional reasoning, not only that participants make decisionsbased on universal principles of justice, but also that they do not make decisions based on aconcern for themselves alone.The MFQ is a measure of moral intuitions that asks participants to decide on not onlyconsiderations relevant to resolving ethical questions, but also the extent to which they agreewith statements with moral content [23]. These considerations belong to one of five “moralfoundations,” understandings of right and wrong driven by intuitions, closer in nature toemotions than reflective thought [25]. These include care-harm, fairness-cheating, loyalty-betrayal
dropout [14]. Numerous studies have corroborated that studentswith a strong sense of belonging are more motivated, which is reflected in their activeparticipation and interaction in class, factors that significantly contribute to their academicsuccess, persistence in their studies, and reduction in the likelihood of dropping out orchanging academic programs [15-17]. Active and collaborative learning techniques fosterreflection at individual, group, and general levels and enhance feedback exchange amongpeers and faculty. These strategies promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills,increasing students' motivation and confidence and strengthening their sense of belonging [8,16].Self-efficacy is an individual's belief in their ability to
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intentionally focuses on thestudent teaching semester as elementary PSTs can readily enact their engineering design-basedlessons in an elementary classroom and reflect on these teaching experiences. Indeed, theenactment of engineering design learning opportunities in field-based experiences is also evidentin some studies where engineering is emphasized in specific methods courses [7], [9]. Thesefield-based experiences, whether they occur during student teaching or in conjunction withmethods coursework, provide future elementary teachers with the opportunity to plan, teach, andreflect on their implementation of engineering design lessons. With the exception of a few studies [15], [16], elementary PSTs overwhelminglyexperience engineering design
concept of global competence aligns with the University of Dayton's (UD)institutional definition of intercultural competence. According to UD, intercultural competenceinvolves the process of listening, learning, and reflecting to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes,and commitments for engaging across diverse groups in open, effective, and socially responsibleways. The project adheres to the three student learning outcomes outlined in the UDInternational and Intercultural Leadership Certificate, focusing on students' ability to: 1. Explain how issues of social justice, power and privilege are shaped in a variety of contexts. 2. Use language and knowledge of other cultures effectively and appropriately to communicate, connect and
; andindividual and team mentorship. The current project aims to impact teens’ perceptions ofengineering, their engineering identity, and their confidence and competence in engineering and21st century workplace skills. These outcomes were measured through a combination ofquantitative and qualitative methods, including pre-/post- surveys and audio reflections bystudents, interviews with site leaders, and culminating focus group discussions. Early findingssuggest positive changes in the intended outcomes, across sites, including broader perceptionsabout engineering and a growing overlap in identity between participants and engineers,increased confidence and competency in engineering and technical skills, and gains related tointerpersonal skills and other
within a group and assess the overall success ofa collaborative project. Performance-based type of assessment measures not only the final outcome but also theprocess, teamwork, and individual skills and contributions. Performance-based assessment islikely a suitable approach if a course uses a broader range of methods, such as projects,portfolios, simulations, presentations, observations, and real-world tasks. These assessmentsevaluate how well individuals or groups can perform tasks or solve problems in authenticcontexts, reflecting their ability to apply their knowledge and skills. Portfolios, performanceappraisals, reflection, and behavioral observations offer the most comprehensive information forassessing performance and professional
. For instance: as a personal tutor, aSocratic opponent, a reflective study buddy and idea generator, or an explorer [9]. Moreover,Stanford’s Center for Human-centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) purports benefits of ChatGPTsuch as allowing teachers and instructors to scale their learning, adapt to individual interests, andimprove learning accessibility—all without fear of peer judgment [10]. Of course, though,students can use ChatGPT to cheat. Whether writing essays or answering homework questions,students may be passing off generated text as their own [2], [8]. This requires caution, but thisdisruption can lead to an exciting foray into new skills, new domains, and new meaning behindlife, work, and education [11].3. Conceptual FrameworkThis
ofbreakthrough innovation. This paper delves into the course’s framework, which draws inspirationfrom the vast reservoir of innovation literature and two decades of the instructor’s industryexperience applying and improving innovation business processes with her teams in a fast-paced,high-tech industry. The core hypothesis of this paper is that innovation is fundamentally a learningprocess, that personal innovativeness can be cultivated and elevated through the teaching ofestablished principles derived from the realm of learning science. These principles encompass theelevation of metacognition, the deliberate integration of intentionality into the learning process,and the embedding of reflective practices into the students' educational journeys
identified inteaching CI strategies using VR is the ability to customize and adapt the learning scenarios to (1)suit diverse learning styles, skills levels, and areas of interest to meet the needs of our studentpopulation and (2) to reflect changes in industry practices or emerging technologies, ensuringthat students receive relevant and up-to-date experiences that is applicable across variousengineering disciplines and industries.Overall, these advantages of using VR in the classroom led to the creation of an interactivesimulation that was designed to support the teaching of CI strategies in two undergraduateengineering courses offered at the University of Kentucky during Fall 2023 and Spring 2024semesters. The next section of this paper will
) Reflection section on linking existing information – Students had to reflect on what sortof existing KSAs they had used to solve the task given in (1). They then orally presented thisreflection.The students are evaluated before and after the M&S module to ascertain the effectiveness ofthe intervention in an online survey and hence, determine their needs for transferringlearning.(a) A 14 item Transfer of Learning Questionnaire (TLQ) adapted from [18], provided pre-and post-intervention, measures student perception of the importance, ease, and potentialobstacles to transfer. This questionnaire is composed of three constructs – attitudes totransfer, barriers to transfer, and learning retention. All 14 items are rated on a standardLikert scale from
content was covered in isolation from the engineeringprojects with one week of equitable and inclusive STEM environment content followed by aweek of technical experiences with the project-based engineering curriculum. In each subsequentyear, the leadership team adjusted the content planning to better reflect the need for equity workto be embedded in STEM pedagogy, and not as something separate. The most consistentcomponent of the CISTEME365 professional development model was the Action Research forEquity Project (AREP). Participants designed, implemented, and then presented their findingsfrom an action research project where they investigated the impact of implementing one or moretargeted equity and inclusion strategies in their STEM Clubs or
experiences: one group prototyped a wristband to relieve anxiety, and anothergroup designed a damper system to prevent bolt bounce in firearms. Throughout the process,students were tasked with generating ideas both individually and in groups, interviewingstakeholders, and reflecting on the value added for their proposed projects. To prepare forprototyping, students were assigned safety and machine shop equipment training early in thesemester.Mechanical Vibrations utilizing the new project structure was taught across three differentsemesters with three different faculty members, using a variety of delivery methods. Facultycollaborated closely, both during the course's developmental phase and throughout the semester,to ensure a common entrepreneurially
Professional Framework (IPF) [1]. During the 2023 summer, the team also participatedin the Aspire Summer Institute (ASI), sponsored by the NSF Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDESAspire Alliance to start developing the content for sessions in inclusive communication. The ASIwas a week-long virtual workshop that gave the team an opportunity to retreat, reflect and act tobetter support the Project ELEVATE professional development pillar. Through the ASPIREsummer institute, the team developed the following long-term goal: “Implement inclusive professional development that equips all engineering faculty and institutional leaders with skills to implement inclusive practices and to support career advancement of faculty from AGEP populations
contested traditionalgrammatical norms to align our language with our emphasis on diversity and inclusion.Specifically, we have preferred the term “neurodiverse” over “neurodivergent” to emphasizediversity rather than deviation from a norm, despite debates over grammatical correctness. Ourlinguistic choices have evolved in response to the rising prominence of “neurodivergence” andour engagement with the peer review process, which plays a crucial role in normalizing languagewithin the academic community. Through this discussion, we aim to clarify our stance onneurodiversity language, reflecting on its implications for higher education and research.The Neurodiversity vs. Neurodivergent Dilemma: Challenging the Concept of NormalThe introduction of the
preparation includes practice with thecurriculum and Pods including troubleshooting skills necessary for non-commercial laboratoryequipment (2b and 2c in Figure 1).During the spring semester, high school projects begin with a week-long launch in high schoolclassrooms. Mentors receive logistical support to complete their monthly trips. Mentors alsoengage in weekly teaching reflections in a variety of forms [11] and receive instructor and peerfeedback (2d in Figure 1).Component 3 is focused on the adaptation and integration of the Pod platforms and is the rightbox in Figure 1. To support the implementation of high school student environmental monitoringprojects, Pods include a flexible multi-sensor package for gathering a variety of environmentaldata
course in Fall 2023. In addition to the survey questions,students were invited to answer open-ended questions about the positive aspects of the courseand to write a reflection after the meet and greet event. The survey questions are presented inTable 1. The sense of belonging questions were adapted from the Sense of Belonging to MathScale by Good et al. [16], and the motivation question was taken from the MUSIC model byJones [6]. Table 1. Survey items related to students’ interests, motivation and sense of belongingMeasurement Survey Questions Answers Time of CollectionInterests How much are you currently Likert scale • FALL 22 END interested in
learn about the case. Bywriting about the experience, they could reflect on their use of problem-solving and criticalthinking skills. In the case study report, the students also reflected on how much their perceptionof AI changed from the beginning of the module to the end of it.The assignment was introduced immediately following a unit on vapor power plants. Theassignment, as given to students, is included below:Each group will be given a real-world case study that involves nuclear energy and artificialintelligence. With your group, you will review the case study using a “Case Study Analysis” and“Independent Research” Worksheet. Your group will make a presentation on the case study tothe class. The presentation should include the following
) ways to practice and promotetechnology-life balance; and 5) a reflective assignment. Each section was chosen based on itsapplicability to first-year engineering students and designed to contain examples from popularculture to appeal to students' interests, such as the mobile application TikTok.The first module, Digitalization and Technology in Our Modern World, focuses primarily onproviding students with the appropriate background information and context to situatethemselves within the modules. Furthermore, it promotes the exploration of student positionalitywithin a highly digital environment. A group activity in which students are asked to share whatthey already know about digitalization, digital technology usage, and technology-life balance
within department curricula. PD.2 Examination of disparities related to identityPP.3 Expand the definition and balance of scholarly (racism, sexism, xenophobia, classism, work that is valued in computing departments. ableism, homophobia, transphobia, and more)PP.4 Recognize and address the oppressive nature (e.g., and how they’re reflected in CS education and ableism, elitism, misogyny, and racism) of the the tech industry. hiring, promotion, and tenure processes. PD.3 Reflection on the current state of identity-PP.5 Provide comprehensive, IIC-informed professional inclusive computing in schools, departments, development for faculty, staff
1 Session 2023Preliminary study on teaching an engineering course through murder mysteries Krishna Kumar Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering University of Texas at Austin AbstractThe paper reflects on my teaching of a third-year required undergraduate course, “Introduction toGeotechnical Engineering,” through murder mysteries, i.e., forensic case studies-based learning. Themurder mysteries involves first introducing an engineering failure
Highlights• 1 Credit Course to be taken first Fall semester• Mentoring & Coaching Hours Requirements• Weekly Reflection AssignmentsPWE Impact: RetentionAre PWE students more likely to remain enrolled at Clemson? Are PWE students more likely to remain in STEM? PWE 2017 PWE 2018 Total at Clemson 49 Total at Clemson 34 Total Attended 50 Total Attended 34 PWE Participants 72% PWE Participants 73.5% Retained in CECAS Retained in CECAS PWE Participants 98% PWE Participants 100% Retained at
preferencing personal experience or expertknowledge but suggesting that the knowledge in the textbook may imperfectly reflect theexperiment being performed.The quantitative results with the highest scores are questions 1 and 12. Students agree that theyconsider as many different solutions as possible and that they like to use their intuition to solveproblems. Most students strongly agreed that they consider as many different solutions aspossible to problems with a common response being “There are always multiple ways to get toan answer in engineering, you just have to be creative enough to find that route.” A student whoagreed with this question showed more reflection in the response “I feel like I am getting betterat trying to diversify my thoughts