about any actions they may have already taken. I did notencounter direct resistance to the initiative, which allowed for productive dialogue. As wecontinue to move forward with this work, the neutral faculty have the potential to shift into whatis known in change theory as the early or late majority,[16] depending on their comfort level andthe continued momentum of the initiative. With further support, they could become moreactively involved, helping to broaden the collective impact of our efforts.Positionality StatementWriting this paper has been one of the most challenging yet rewarding tasks of my career. Fornearly three years, I struggled to craft a narrative, frequently questioning my expertise andwhether my voice belonged in the
Paper ID #46185General Perceptions of Student Veterans Based on Faculty and Staff Role andLevelDr. Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel Ron Welch (P.E.) received his B.S. degree in Engineering Mechanics from the United States Military Academy in 1982. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1990 and 1999, respectively. He taught at The United States Military Academy during his 25 year military career. After retiring form the military he has taught at the University of Texas at Tyler and The Citadel, where he was the Dean of Engineering for 10 years
SolidWorksAssociate (CSWA) scores. Data was collected through a survey on academic performance, personal experience, andhobbies to determine if there is any significant impact on PSVT:R and CSWA scores. Resultsindicate a significant positive effect of the training app on CAD proficiency, though changes inspatial abilities were inconclusive due to a small sample size. Video games also showed to have arelationship to pre-PSVT:R scores when played two to five hours weekly. Gender, sports, major,and academic experiences showed limited correlation with spatial or CAD outcomes. This studyhighlights the potential of non-traditional spatial training to enhance CAD skills and better preparestudents for STEM careers. Keywords: spatial visualization, spatial
' comfort levelsand participation patterns vary significantly between in-person and virtual formats [6], [11], [12].The relationship between office hours attendance and academic performance remains complex andincompletely understood [1], [2], [14]. While some studies suggest a positive correlation betweenoffice hour participation and course grades, others have found more nuanced relationships thatvary by student demographics, course level, and type of academic assessment [2], [8], [11], [16].Furthermore, students often underestimate the broader benefits of office hours beyond immediateacademic assistance, such as career guidance and research opportunities [10], [12], [14], [18].This work examines several key questions about office hours in
a collaborative, interdisciplinaryenvironment where students from diverse backgrounds worked together toward shared researchgoals, preparing them for careers in STEM fields.2B. Student Involvement in Experimental Setup, Lua Programming, Data Collection, andAnalysisAs part of the experiential learning initiative in sustainable lunar agriculture, undergraduatestudents and summer exchange interns played an integral role in designing and conductingexperiments using advanced agricultural technologies. Under the supervision of faculty, post-doctoral associates, and graduate students, they engaged in hands-on research involving the setupof FarmBot and Tower Garden systems, programming automation sequences using Lua, collectingplant growth data
general public as well as business leaders. As such, we redesigned the communicationactivities and deliverables for the course to better prepare students to interact with non-academicaudiences in their careers. The course consists of four major projects, each lasting 3-4 weeks. In the fourth project,students choose their own topics and conclude with a poster fair; that project will not bediscussed here. For the first three projects, as instructors we considered a variety ofcommunication scenarios, genres, and deliverable types that might make sense in connectionwith each of the technical topics. Our goal was to help students develop skills in communicatingwith a wide variety of audiences, including different levels of technical expertise on
, and even attitudesabout engineering as a career. Without question, the most widely recognized factor in predictingsuccess in engineering is math preparedness, placement and performance [3-9]. Bego et al. [3]showed that engineering students who complete the required sequence of four mathematicscourses had a 93% graduation rate and Galbraith et al. [4] showed that the likelihood ofgraduation increased with the higher the math class in which the student was initially enrolled.Bressoud [5] cautioned that success with calculus in high school does not necessarily guaranteesuccess in college. Successful college students must also be able to think critically, learn on theirown and use techniques for critical analysis of problems. Pembridge and
from math and physics into relevant real-world applications of the concepts.This difficulty in the transfer of foundational knowledge has long been a significant challenge tostatics students, but it appears that in recent years it has begun to evolve into a barrier todownstream success for many students, such that investigators are seeking ways to better fostersuch knowledge transfer [2].It has been shown that students’ pre-statics math and physics preparedness impact knowledgeretention and transfer in early-career college-level engineering courses. Studies have shown thatmath skills [3], [4] combined with algorithmic and logical skills [5] are essential, but not entirelysufficient to be successful in engineering courses, where higher-level
in the findings, faculty—especially those in early career stages—often facecompeting pressures related to tenure and promotion, with institutional reward structuresprivileging disciplinary research and grant acquisition over teaching innovations. Embeddingresearch in teaching could serve as a bridge between these demands, offering a way to makeconvergence education more legible and valuable within prevailing academic structures. Moreover, this dual focus on teaching and research may offer a pathway to navigate someof the institutional misalignments identified in transdisciplinary course development —such asscheduling constraints, faculty availability, and difficulty fitting new courses into existing plans ofstudy. When research and
intelligence plays a crucial role in helping mentors guide studentsthrough the various challenges of doctoral education. Mentors who exhibit high emotionalintelligence are more successful in helping students build professional networks, navigateinstitutional politics, and develop the soft skills necessary for career success [12], [13].Furthermore, these mentors are better positioned to support students from diverse backgrounds,as they can recognize and respond to cultural differences and individual needs more effectively. Emotional intelligence becomes particularly significant when helping mentees navigatehidden curriculum in doctoral programs [14]. The unwritten set of expectations and norms cansignificantly impact student success, yet often
classrooms. She is also studying how artifacts, peer interactions, and language shape engineering education for high school students. Pragyee is dedicated to creating hands-on learning resources, technologies, and spaces that make engineering more practical, inclusive, and engaging.Dr. Tajma Cameron, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach Dr. Cameron holds a PhD in education from Drexel University. Experienced educator deeply committed to advancing student engagement and academic success throughout the PK-20 education continuum via culturally affirming and sustaining pedagogies. Certified in Biology education for grades 7-12 and actively engaged in early career research focused on supporting, cultivating, and
Large Language Models (LLMs). Taiwo is known for his ability to collaborate effectively within and across organizations to meet project goals and drive transformative results. He excels in leading technical teams, offering strategic IT consultations, and implementing solutions that enhance productivity.Lexy Chiwete Arinze, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Lexy Arinze is a first-generation PhD student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University and a Graduate Research Assistant with the Global Learning Initiatives for the Development of Engineers (GLIDE) research group. Lexy’s research interests include early career engineers, Artificial Intelligence, experiential learning, and global
. Peterson et al. [19] observed how differentconversational methods in “emotion recognition, action plans and the discussion of collaborativeresources” are likely to help children develop a psychological safety net when experiencingmistakes (p.15). In addition, in STEM areas, parents have shown to take on the key role ofinfluencing children in their career motivation, engineering attitudes, and stimulation inacademic achievement during various stages of child development [20]. Parents becomeimportant learning partners as they bring in their own valuable experiences to provide emotionaland practical guidance when needed [21]. Penney et al. [22] observed how parents working onSTEM activities at home used prior knowledge to provide physical help or
changed. Engineering education has been affected by thesestrategies in a myriad of ways. One of the ways is known as the “weed out” strategy. This can beseen at the collegiate and secondary levels of education. For instance, the “weed-out” strategy inengineering can be enacted when students and teachers organize classroom activities asopportunities to stratify students and identify who is “cut out for” engineering [29]. Inadequateexposure to STEM subjects may contribute to students being academically underprepared, andfewer experiences with STEM content may also lead to students being less interested in pursuinga STEM major and career [6]. Many schools in marginalized areas focus not on engineering, butrather on basic subjects and the needs of
issue affecting women’s participation in STEM fields.Dr. Stephen Secules, Florida International University Dr. Stephen Secules is an Assistant Professor in the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education at Florida International University. Secules holds a joint appointment in the STEM Transformation Institute and a secondary appointment in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. He has bachelor degrees in engineering from Dartmouth College, a master’s in Architectural Acoustics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a PhD in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from the University of Maryland. Prior to his academic career, Stephen was an acoustical consultant for 5
faculty members who are dedicated toadvancing educational reform have recognized the inadequacies of passive lecture-basedinstruction. They understand that it should be replaced by active, integrated, and project-basedlearning methods [6].According to Jonassen, Strobel and Lee (2006) [7, 10] Problem-based learning transform theclassroom into an example of a professional engineering environment, providing students withthe experience and skills they need to excel in their future careers. Frank and Brazilai 2002 [8,10] McAlpine, Reidsema and Allen (2006) [9, 10] Project and problem-based learning methodsinspire active learning and development of interdisciplinary knowledge [10].Engineering educators believe that students should possess the
tokenism on America's Black elite," Social Forces, vol. 74, pp. 543-557, 1995.[4] G. A. Dotson, "No employee left behind: The lived workplace experiences of inclusion/exclusion of African American engineering professionals within the semiconductor industry," PhD, Capella University, 2008.[5] T. S. Gibbs, "From retention to detention: A phenomenological study of the African- American engineer experience," PhD, Walden University, 2008.[6] D. N. Rice, "The career experiences of African American female engineers," PhD, Texas A&M University, 2011.[7] M. S. Ross, "A unicorn's tale: Examining the experiences of Black women in engineering industry," PhD, Purdue University, 2016.[8] M. S. Ross and A
bachelor’s degrees may be eager to enter the engineering workforce. However,in many engineering disciplines, individuals have more earning potential and career trajectoryoptions with a master’s degree. In this paper, we identify several categories of barriers and lessonslearned to launching an S-STEM focused on graduate students at a large R1 public institution thatmay be useful to other such programs. These include discussions on recruitment of this specializedpopulation of students into graduate school, especially those from other institutions, can bedifficult because i) there are structural and legal barriers to accessing financial information aboutstudents to identify low-income students and ii) smaller institutions may not have the
workforce (Hoffman et al., 2010; NAE & NRC, 2012) and serve as a means inbroadening the participation in engineering careers that have been historically overrepresentedby White men. Moreover, strengthening the vertical transfer pathway to engineering disciplinescan improve equity by increasing the social and economic mobility of this diverse subpopulationof students (Dowd, 2012; Terenzini et al., 2014). However, the literature on engineering transferstudent success, specifically for ET students, and baccalaureate degree attainment remainssparse. Smith and Van Aken's (2020) systematic review of the persistence of engineering transferstudents found that the research predominantly focused on pre-transfer academic outcomes or,more broadly, on STEM
Paper ID #38089Barriers to including engineering education into elementary classrooms(Fundamental)Lajja Mehta, Tufts University Lajja Mehta is a Lead User Researcher in a Financial Technology company and holds a master’s degree in Human Factors from Tufts University. In her 15 years of professional career, she has dabbled in Education and Finance domains with the lens of user-centered research and design. She is passionate about learning how people interact with interfaces and making end-user experiences more intuitive and satisfying. She is particularly interested in leveraging technology for infusing STEM into early
their engagement, learning, andachievement while removing the demotivation and mental stress of having lower grades [37].Faculty can also make students see the importance of the class at the beginning of the semester.Asking students what they want to take from the class and apply it in their career as theassignment after the first lecture can promote intrinsic motivation. In addition, faculty shouldutilize active learning pedagogy that has shown evidence to increase student engagement duringcourse learning.References[1] R. M. Gonyea, K. A. Kish, G. D. Kuh, R. N. Muthiah, and A. D. Thomas, 4th ed. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research, Policy, and Planning.: College Student Experiences Questionnaire
courses pertaining to topics for first-year engineer- ing, materials science and engineering, engineering design, systems thinking and engineering leadership development. He has a PhD in Polymer, Fiber Science from Clemson University. His research back- ground is in the synthesis of polymer nanocomposites and engineering education. He was trained as a Manufacturing Process Specialist within the textile industry, which was part of an eleven-year career that spanned textile manufacturing to product development.Mr. Seth Claberon Sullivan, Texas A&M University Seth Sullivan is the Director of the Zachry Leadership Program in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the university, he
pursue careers inengineering, including an explicit emphasis to increase the number of females pursuingengineering. Tag lines developed through market research for the campaign included:“engineers make a world of difference”; “engineers are creative problem solvers”;“engineers help shape the future”; and “engineering is essential to our health, happiness,and safety”.In the decade following the campaign, the number of baccalaureate degrees awarded inengineering and computer science approximately doubled from a total of 74,387 in 2009[4] to a total of 144,818 in 2019 [5]. This increase in baccalaureate degrees suggests thatthe campaign was effective in its goal of increasing the total number of individualsgraduating in engineering and computer
third of the number of students thatanswered that survey question, did not have a clear understanding of EDI and either stronglydisagreed, disagreed or nether agreed nor disagreed with the statement that they understoodand applied EDI provisions (18 from 57 which accounts for 31.6%). This in itself isproblematic, especially as earlier research suggests that students in higher education settingdo not believe that EDI matters to their future career prospects [14]. Furthermore, A sizeablenumber of students were unaware of how to report incidents of inappropriate behaviour witha total of 26 from 42 respondents (62%) uncertain as to how to do this. An initial assessmentof this data suggests that the awareness of what EDI is and the protection
important. First, they can give more transparent knowledge about what they have tolearn during the course. Second, the employers have a better understanding of the capacities offuture recruits, and finally, help in the design of quality courses.A good definition of learning outcomes in a course can be an indicator of the success of thecourse because they present a clear idea of what is needed to be achieved at the end of the courseand can also guide the student’s career path [5].Some studies corroborate the hypothesis of the importance of having learning outcomes well-defined in the courses. Authors of [6] present a study that suggests that students find learningoutcomes useful, but they also found that sometimes the students are not able to link
silenced and highlighted inthe process of shaping hybrid pedagogies and engineering by reflecting on and assessing thenature of “hybridity,” “innovation,” and “design” in engineering education. Introduction During the late 2000s, the South Korean government identified the need to prioritizescience and technology policy in the university sector, specifically in the area of informationand communication technologies, with the aim of developing global leaders. A concerningissue of a "crisis in science and engineering fields" was identified, whereby many youngstudents were disinclined to pursue science and technology careers. In response, thegovernment initiated an effort to attract talented young
educate theirworkforce in a way that is consistent with global expectations for their career field. Just ascertification provides consistency of assessment, academic equivalency offers an endorsementthat a course will cover a standard set of topics. Academic Equivalency is given to a course or setof courses, not to a degree, a university, or a professor.INCOSE’s Certification Program is affected in both positive and negative ways by being asystem of systems (SoS). It benefits from constituent systems that are appropriate for subsets ofstakeholders. Emergent behaviors of the SoS such as training programs and internal corporateactivities offer the benefits of making certification more easily achieved and more valuable [6].Drawbacks of decentralized
Computing Faculty Research Productivity, Tenure, and Promotion. International Journal ofDoctoral Studies 7: 167 – 198.Miskioglu, E., Tymvios, Christou, E., and N. Wheatley, B.B. (2020). Pre and Post Tenure:Perceptions of Requirements and Impediments for Chemical Engineering and Faculty. 2020ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 22 – 26 (Virtual).ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf21314#data-tablesSanberg. P.R., Gharib, M., Harker, P.T., Kaler, E.W., Marchase, R.B., Sands, T.D., Arshadi, N.,and Sarkar, S. (2014). Changing the Academic Culture: Valuing Patents and Commercializationtoward Tenure and Career Advancement. PNAS 111(18): 6542 – 6547.Tymvios, N., and Christou, E. (2019). Tenure: Perceptions of Requirements and Impediments forCivil Engineering &
study examined whether the useof LCDLMs promoted similar levels of engagement for male and female students. As brieflydescribed in the introduction, gender differences still exist in educational outcomes, particularlyin STEM classrooms [6]. To reduce the gender gap in STEM, attention should be given toaddressing the contributory cognitive and motivational factors, primarily maximizing the numberof career options women perceive as attainable and compatible with their abilities and goals.Results of this study show no significant differences between the gender groups, which suggeststhat using LCDLMs is beneficial for females as they are for males. This is good because extantliterature shows gender differences in STEM, suggesting that gender gaps
a professional educationcomponent consistent with the institution's mission and the program's educational objectives andpromotes diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness for career success [3]. "The need to feelbelongingness and linked with others" is how relatedness is defined (Baumeister and Leary [8]).According to studies, learning environments that provide a sense of connectedness to peers,parents, and instructors can enhance motivation and improve academic results (Ryan, et al. [9]).Self-efficacy, engagement, interest in school, higher grades, and retention have all beenconnected to feelings of relatedness, which are measured in terms of "school environment" andinstructor-student connections (Inkelas, et al. [10]). Research on