institutionscontinue to push their goals and strategic plans of increasing the science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce. Attempts to increase STEM enrollment atUniversities consistently include the same concepts; bridge programs, learning communities,research experiences and group projects [1]. While attempting to increase undergraduateretention of (URM), these experiences often focus solely on first-year students. In order to meettheir needs, diverse students must matriculate through the Colleges and Universities via thepipeline from secondary education to employment. NSF [2] reports show the attrition rates forblack and Hispanic or Latino students in STEM fields from 2007 to 2013 is low. When lookingat all the students earning
experimenting with the curriculum to reduce the number of engineering credit hours,introduce of a project-based design spine, and the creation of a variety of structured curricularpathways aligned to the interests of our students. As more engineering programs diverge fromthe dominant pattern we can begin to empirically examine the impact of our program designchoices and, in time, both close the leaky pipeline of women pursuing engineering degrees aswell as increase the migration into the degree.References[1] L. B. Cavagnaro and H. Fasihuddin, “A Moonshot Approach to Change in Higher Education: Creativity, Innovation, and the Redesign of Academia,” Lib. Educ., vol. 102, no. 2, 2016.[2] M. W. Ohland, S. D. Sheppard, G. Lichtenstein, O. Eris, D
use among suicidal college students. Journal of American College Health 60, 104-114 (2012).14 Smart, J. C., Feldman, K. A. & Ethington, C. A. Academic disciplines: Holland's theory and the study of college students and faculty. (Vanderbilt University Press, 2000).15 Tonso, K. L. in Cambridge handbook of engineering education research (eds Aditya Johri & Barbara M. Olds) Ch. 14, 267-282 (Cambridge University Press, 2014).16 Kapp, E. Improving student teamwork in a collaborative project-based course. College Teaching 57, 139-143 (2009).17 Cross, K. J. The Experiences of African-American Males on Multiracial Student Teams in Engineering. (2015).18 Marra, R. M., Rodgers, K. A., Shen, D. & Bogue, B
7th Grade (AB7G) has been launched as a pilot program from National Association of Multicultural Engineering Program Advocates (NAMEPA), hosted by the University of Cincinnati and Purdue University. The program begins with students in the 3rd grade and continues each year until the 7th grade where the students are exposed to Algebra and hands on projects. The students’ progress and test scores are tracked and monitored. Our pilot sites meet two Saturdays of each month. All participants are required to have access to the Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS) web-based student assessment system or a similar software program. The system can measure which skills the student has mastered and skills in which the students need more
Jennifer Blue, Amy Summerville, Brian P Kirkmeyer1 A sense of social belonging appears to be a crucial factor in student success and retention in STEM. As part of a larger NSF-funded project, we collected data about students’ perceived social belonging in the department for a calculus-based physics course taken by the majority of engineering majors and in an early programming course. Students completed surveys in the first two weeks of the semester, and again approximately one month later, after the first exam (6-8 weeks into the semester). Students reported a decrease in belonging over time. We examined whether this pattern differed for several historically marginalized groups: women, non-white
, BradRoth, Julie Walters, Sanela Martic, Joi Cunningham, Kathleen Moore, Jo Reger andDavid StoneInstitution: Oakland University in Rochester, MichiganSubmitted to: 2019 CoNECD (April 2019) 1Oakland University started the Women in Science and Engineering program(WISE@OU) in 2011. The program was funded by an NSF ADVANCE PAID Grant(Award 1107072). The PAID grant program focused on partnerships for adaptation,implementation, and dissemination. The proposed project included a very largevariety of activities designed to recruit and retain women STEM faculty at OaklandUniversity (OU) with a four-pronged approach. The first prong involved a thoroughcampus analysis and
, an ideal institution would provide asmuch access and training for that tool, etc. as possible. Students must be prepared for theworkforce as it is today, not as it was 10 years ago.Educators should seek to create useful access points to learning wherever possible. Many accesspoints can be reused, and often the time input for the professor is mostly up front with long-termbenefits. This is true for online content like videos and notes, hands-on project plans, group-workactivities, interactive practice problem sets and exams (created through Typeform, Classmarker,the institution’s own site, etc.), and other access points devised by educators.Examples of Access Points to Learning (List not exhaustive): ● Class time ● Homework ● Textbooks
Mathematics and Statistics at Sonoma State University in California. Her research background is in areas of algebraic geometry and mathematics education. She received her PhD in mathematics and her masters degree in mathematics education at the University of Georgia.Therese M. Azevedo Therese Azevedo is a third year student at Sonoma State University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Statistics. Over the summer she had the opportunity to work with Dr. Anne Lucietto and Meher Tale- yarkhan (Graduate Student) on a project related to math anxiety focused on female and minority students. Therese has been able to continue this project with her research advisor, Dr. Natalie Hobson, at her home institution
purpose of this paper is to explain the process by which we improved a Minecraft-based educational intervention through incorporation of principles of video game design toimprove learner engagement. In this paper, we outline the research supporting use of digitalgame-based learning to improve kids' spatial reasoning, the elements of video game design, andthe steps we took between years 1 and 2 to improve our Minecraft-based educationalintervention. Results from both years are compared to show areas where our interventionimproved, and future directions and challenges are outlined based on lessons learned from theprocess. The outcomes of our project are intended to inform other efforts to employ digital game-based learning to maximize the utility
industry working with the ”Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat” where he worked on funded projects to compare different structural systems performance when made of steel vs. concrete. He also worked as an intern at Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for two summers. Part of his work at IDOT involved collection and analysis of aggregates from different queries and sending reports to headquarters in Springfield, Illinois. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Enhancing Student Learning Through Pre-Lab Assignments and Virtual Reality / Simulation Components in the Strength of Materials Laboratory ExperimentsAbstractApplied Strength of
-solving, and criticalthinking skills. Furthermore, Zydney et al. [15] reported that the student-faculty interactionplayed an important role in helping students determine their career choice after college.This paper presents an application of the undergraduate research experience for students withlimited access to research opportunities at their home campus. The application is more unique byincorporating a research project design that includes students working with a faculty at theirhome institution as well as collaborating with a second faculty at another university campus.This two-campus design allows the student high-impact interactions with multiple faculty andgraduate students, as well as promotes new faculty collaborations. Follow up
-disaster evacuation ofnatural disasters should be taught in college. The next steps and any future study should includea larger sample population with an investigation of the implementation of resilience in aconstruction curriculum. Educational outcomes would also be an area of interest for futureresearch.References[1] McLeman, R., and Smit, B. (2006). "Migration as an Adaptation to Climate Change." Climatic Change, 76, 31–53.[2] Williams, J. W., Jackson, S. T., and Kutzbach, J. E. (2007). "Projected distributions of novel and disappearing climates by 2100 AD." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 104 (14); 5738-5742.[3] Mora, C., Frazier, A. G., Longman, R. J., Dacks, R. S
Development Assistant at the Center for Teach- ing and Learning at TAMUQ, where he assists in organizing faculty oriented workshops, investigating effective teaching techniques in STEM, and conducting faculty evaluations.Ms. Jude Aloudeh, Texas A&M University at Qatar I am an undergraduate electrical engineer studying electrical engineering at Texas A&M University at Qatar. My interest lies in the field of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and different aspects of power and communication. I have completed various research projects that relate to both scientific and social issues. I have received a first-place award from the Weil Cornell Medical Conference regarding the 2030 Qatar Vision, where my group and
was converted to a flipped classroom environment for half of the course material. The mainobjective of this research pilot project is to investigate the impact of video length and videoactivities on the retention and understanding of Gen-Z engineering students for a software-basedsimulation course. Results show that students are more likely to watch medium-length videos thanshort-length videos, but those who do watch short-length videos have better learning outcomes.KeywordsGeneration Z, flipped classroom, engineering education, video length1. IntroductionThe engineering students today are from Generation Z, the cohort of individuals born from 1996-2010 [1]. They are high-efficiency multi-taskers with 8-second attention spans, typically
attendance check, all students in the classare required to take pictures (10 pictures in our project for averaging) through the built-in webcamera. These pictures are used to generate the student face database as a reference for real-timeface recognition. To check the attendance of a student for the class, the computer takes facepictures of the student through the real-time video stream and employs deep learning neuralnetworks to predict whether the student matches anyone in the database, and (if yes) furtheridentifies the name of the student. The result of this face recognition will be used to update theattendance record in the format of an excel file. Fig.1 Architecture of the proposed attendance system2.2 Face Detection
, community engagement projects, evaluation tools and technology, and gender issues in STEM education. https://orcid.org/0000- 0002-0383-0179Prof. Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile Mar´ıa Elena Truyol, Ph.D., is full professor and researcher of the Universidad Andr´es Bello (UNAB). She graduated as physics teacher (for middle and high school), physics (M.Sc.) and Ph.D. in Physics at Universidad Nacional de C´ordoba, Argentina. In 2013 she obtained a three-year postdoctoral position at the Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil. Her focus is set on educational research, physics education, problem-solving, design of instructional material, teacher training and gender studies. She teaches undergraduate courses
these universities who serve asconsultants on the research project. The email included a link to the survey, with a briefdescription of the research, confirmation of participant age, and consent to have their responsesused for research purposes. This research project and its associated materials were reviewed andapproved by the Colorado School of Mine’s IRB. The survey consisted of four parts, theEngineering and Science Issues Test (ESIT) to measure ethical reasoning [22], MoralFoundations Questionnaire (MFQ) to measure moral intuitions [23], questions about the natureof values and ethical behaviors in engineering and technology [24], and demographic items.The ESIT is a neo-Kohlbergian measure that asks participants to decide on
Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. He is an affiliated faculty member of the NTU Centre for Research and Development in Learning (CRADLE) and the NTU Institute for Science and Technology for Humanity (NISTH). He serves as the Director of the World MOON Project and holds editorial roles as Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Education and Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning. He is also the upcoming Program Chair-Elect of the PCEE Division at ASEE. His current research interests include STEM+C education, specifically artificial intelligence literacy, computational thinking, and engineering.Ms. Sharyn Anastasia Limas, Nanyang Technological University
construction and civil engineering experience working for energy companies and as aproject management consultant; nearly 20 years of experience in academia; and extensiveexperience leading and conducting multi-institutional, workforce-related research and outreach.She holds civil engineering degrees (BS, MS, PhD) from Clemson University and is a registeredProfessional Engineer (PE), ASEE Fellow, Project Management Professional (PMP), andLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED-AP).Division: Engineering LeadershipAbstractEngineers, predominantly visual thinkers, have historically encountered engineering workspacesdesigned by men, for men. This trend continues, evident in the underrepresentation of women inthe
effectively improve underrepresented students’ engagement and attention to theelectrical engineering discipline.1. IntroductionIn today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, STEM education is the foundation forfuture advancements, economic growth, and societal progress. It prepares students for careers infields like engineering and computer science. It equips them with the skills necessary to thrive ina technology-driven world. It also fosters innovation and problem-solving abilities to addressglobal challenges like the energy crisis, climate change, and healthcare. According to the Bureauof Labor Statistics, employment in STEM areas in the United States is projected to grow by 9.5%from 2019 to 2029, which is a much faster growth compared to
the project timeline. ❖ Recruiting volunteers: Current undergraduate engineering students of most engineering disciplines and class standings from professional, affinity, and academic organizations were recruited to participate in the weekly sessions. Each volunteer received a grant- funded stipend between $50 and $100, depending on their level of involvement in the program. All volunteers were required to present at one or more sessions and contribute to creating presentation materials relevant to their area of choice, with those who met this minimum commitment requirement receiving $50. However, those who attended and presented in at least three sessions in addition to developing student materials received
to working in the academia, Dr Lim worked at Vestas Technology R&D on wind energy for 5 years. She received her BEng and PhD in Electrical Engineering from NUS in 2004 and 2010 respectively. Dr Lim’s teaching philosophy focuses on active learning ranging from problem-based learning, project-based learning, to multidisciplinary collaborative learning, with an emphasis on education for sustainable development. She is an IEEE senior member and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.Victor WangChee Ming OngYun Mei Elisa AngArturo Molina-Cristobal, University of Glasgow ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Enhancing Engineering Education through Transfer of Learning
Paper ID #43438Board 312: Increasing Retention for Rural and Underrepresented STEMStudentsDr. Carol S Gattis, University of Arkansas Dr. Carol Gattis is the Associate Dean for Special Projects in the Honors College and Adjunct Associate Professor in Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. She has 30+ years of successful STEM educational program design, development, and research relative to engineering and honors student recruitment, retention, diversity, international education, innovation, and course development.Dr. Paul D Adams, University of Arkansas Paul D. Adams, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of
a practical engineeringcourse that involves the simulation of interdisciplinary industrial projects using VR. Halabi. [11]showed that the implementation of VR with project-based learning (PBL) could improvecommunication, problem-solving skills and effective learning. Bogusevschi et al. [12] presenteda case study where VR was used to teach the physics of water cycle. Overall, these studies showthe relevance of VR at every level of engineering education. As we prepare the engineers of tomorrow, it is crucial to instill a holistic understanding ofsustainability and the economic and environmental implications of their designs. Subsurfacehydrogen production serves as a practical and sustainable teaching tool, allowing students toexplore
persistence inassociated engineering degrees. The three research goals for this research are: • Goal #1: Increase students’ commitment to engineering pathways. • Goal #2: Increase academic performance and persistence in engineering. • Goal #3: Increase persistence of Veterans in engineering pathways.Two of the projects’ primary outcomes highlighted in this paper focus on both the academicsuccess and commitment of Veterans to engineering pathways. The research team evaluatedmeasures of success by analyzing the average final grades of veteran students participating in thePLTL labs compared to veteran students in non-PLTL groups. Commitment to engineeringpathways was determined by the number of veterans in PLTL labs who declare or maintain
faculty” to refer to clinical and professional faculty, like ourselves, whoin addition to teaching, have some responsibility to develop a domain of practice. Looselytranslated, it is generally understood at Purdue University that C/P faculty focus on teaching and“some other thing.”Our Purpose and ProcessThis project came about as a series of conversations. First by one author (Jamie) sharing a pieceof his story with a colleague, who responded with, “Wow, I think more people would beinterested in hearing about this job shift.” Then, another conversation a short while later thatcemented the idea to document this change from teaching at a small, teaching focused school to alarge, research-focused one. During a faculty orientation session prior to
, students were asked to provide demographic information; we present thisinformation in Appendix 1. Given their small n (< 2%), students who identified as “Transgender,”“Gender Non-conforming,” “Something else” or “Unsure,” were excluded from the presentanalysis due to methodological limitations.3.2. Procedures Following research procedures approved by the IRBs at the institutions overseeing thisresearch project, instructors were asked to distribute anonymous online surveys to studentsimmediately following a class period in which the instructor indicated they had used activelearning. For this project, we defined active learning as “…a course-related activity other thanlistening and taking notes, such as group work or solving problems
strong commitment to equity and social justice. Through his research and advocacy efforts, he strives to remove barriers and create environments where every individual’s voice is respected. Actively involved in his community, Animesh recently took on the role of Vice President-Elect of Projects & Programs at Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Incorporated (oSTEM), with a vision of fostering a future where diversity flourishes and opportunities are accessible to everyone.Dr. Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia Racheida S. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia in the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) and the Department of Electrical and
seminars,internships, learning communities, and capstone projects compared to only two anecdotalreferences to study aboard.This paper postulates that ABET’s Student Outcome 3(h) “the broad education necessary tounderstand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, andsocietal context” and Student Outcome 3(i) "a recognition of the need for, and an ability toengage in lifelong learning" are not mutually exclusive but rather interdependent and mutualisticin nature. Outcomes by their very nature describes what students should know or can do by thetime of graduation. The implication is therefore, that lifelong learning and a global perspectivemust originate within the 4-year engineering curriculum/program. The
(2009), and a Dr. Eng. in Civil Engineering (2013). Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of EnvironmDr. Roy Jean Issa P.E., West Texas A&M University Dr. Issa is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at West Texas A&M University. He joined the College of Engineering and Computer Science in 2004, a year after it started. Since joining the department, he has been in charge of the enhancementDr. Anitha Sarah Subburaj, West Texas A&M University Dr. Anitha Subburaj is an Assistant Professor at West Texas A&M University. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 2014 from Texas Tech University, where she worked as a Research Assistant on the project, aˆ CœAdvanced Battery Modeling