that both male and female engineering studentspositively benefit from taking a sociotechnical course compared to a technical course across allthree categories, with a more pronounced influence on female students.1. Introduction and BackgroundEngineering education programs typically focus on developing students’ technical skills withless attention given to the societal, cultural, or political context in which complex engineeringproblem solving occurs [e.g., 1-5]. This is particularly prevalent during students’ second yearwhen coursework is mainly centered on decontextualized engineering science classes [6, 7]. Thislack of contextualization can make it difficult for students to connect what they are learning towhat they would do as a practicing
research and educational activities – reflecting the values, beliefs, and ways ofthinking that lead toward sustainable development in the context of engineering and engineeringeducation. The Minor will be highly informed by best practices for user-centered design,introducing opportunities for self-reflection, trial and error, and action-taking through a student-centered project-based learning approach that recognizes that students are in transition toadulthood. A robust stakeholder engagement process will be undertaken to align activities withgoals, involving three undergraduate mentors per year as co-designers and co-facilitators.Although the Minor will be open to all students with basic qualifications, unlike traditional minorsthat require
practices by learning from evidence-based techniques and approaches within the field. We work to help our community stay current on well-founded best practices by critically engaging with recent literature and hearing from experts within the engineering education sphere. · We grow through effort and persistence: We cultivate a growth mindset culture, seeking development and improvement in our understanding and practice of engineering pedagogy. The canon of engineering education research is always growing, so we continue to grow along with it and stay up to date via journal club and cutting-edge discussions. · Our community makes us strong: We strive to build a supportive space for students and educators alike to learn from one
in 2014, Dr. Rahman extensively conducted research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA for almost six years as a Research Scientist. He significantly contributed to research and development of the image processing, classification, and retrieval methods extensively used in the NLM’s Open-i Search Engine for biomedical literature. Dr. Rahman has good expertise in the fields of Computer Vision, Image Processing, Information Retrieval, Machine Learning, and Data Mining and their application to retrieval of biomedical images from large collections. Since joining Morgan, Dr. Rahman also has been actively involved in basic educational and instructional re- search by infusing several interactive and active
participation in makerspaces is ascribed to early childhood experienceswith making [72]. Unsurprisingly, societal pressures and work-family conflicts experienced bywomen students in face of choice goals exist across geographical boundaries (e.g., in Japan, [38];in Thailand [62]; and in Canada [50]).Similarly, different cultural backgrounds enable students to develop cultural resources withintheir communities and apply these resources to their university experience [73]. Familial capitalsupports marginalized students to pursue humanitarian engineering through encouraging storiesand role models [74]. First-generation students also gain funds of knowledge from their familiesand communities regarding tinkering, perspective taking, and reading people [75
likelihood to accomplish a task.Physiological states that are experienced by an individual during an activity such as emotions orstress also have been shown to impact one’s self-efficacy [15].In an effort to relate the self-efficacy aspect of cognitive career theory to engineering students’ andengineers’ perceptions of important skills and abilities Winters et al. [9] conducted a longitudinalstudy. This research study questioned engineering students about their perceived importance ofvarious abilities such as math, science, and business. The individuals were surveyed throughouttheir undergraduate education and then again four years post-graduation. The researchersdetermined that as students’ progress through their undergraduate engineering education
global history. The joint ENGR 365-HIST 308 faculty-led travel course was her first experience with such classes and her first trip to Japan.Dr. Russell Sarwar Kabir, Hiroshima University Russell Sarwar Kabir is Assistant Professor in the School of Education and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Hiroshima University. Emphasizing student interactions, his educational research interests center on the development of materials, courses, and workshops that apply intercultural learning approaches to interdisciplinary science education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Co-offering Engineering and Non-Engineering Courses on Faculty-led Trips
into implications forstudent support. The lack of support and resources for Black and LGBTQ+ students at this HSIuniversity could be supported by counterspaces such as NSBE and oSTEM, which are importantsites of community-building and professional development for Black and LGBTQ+ students,respectively [2], [22]. Such counterspaces help marginalized students to lessen the overlapbetween their identity and being an engineer, allowing them to be more vocal and secure in theiridentity.In light of the intersectionality present in these narratives and in all student experiences, Seculeset al. [24] spoke to similar challenges of supporting multiply marginalized and ‘small n’ [25]populations within student support. Although Christina identifies as a
degree program. Their difficultiesmay be due either to a lack of preparedness for previous classes (stemming from their technicalcollege or from Clemson itself) or to not fully understanding what would be asked of themwithin the course before registration. In addition, they share struggles relating to their Clemsonprofessors. Positive impacts come from their experience at Clemson and their direct SPECTRAinvolvement. Examples of these benefits include building skills, participating in undergraduateresearch, creating and having a community with fellow students, and developing their identitiesas engineers and computer scientists. Undergraduate research is a highly valued aspect of theSPECTRA program. The students work closely with graduate students
, and working on communication skills [24],[25].As research discussed that undergraduate researchers could engage in their lived experiences formore authentic interpretations of data, we engaged our lived experiences, especially bothundergraduate researchers, through the writing of positionality statements. Positionalitystatements have been a growing phenomenon in engineering education research as part of theefforts to uncover researchers’ preconceived notions that can shape how they conduct theirresearch [26]. By reflecting on their positionalities, Alshanti and Thu as undergraduateresearchers engage their lived experiences as engineering students to interpret instructors’ beliefsand behaviors on test usage. This becomes the foundation of this
Dr. Long, email: Leroy.Long@erau.edu.Dr. Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Irvine Dr. Sharnnia Artis is the Assistant Dean of Access and Inclusion for the Henry Samueli School of Engi- neering and Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. She is responsible for programs at the pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate levels to facili- tate the recruitment, retention, and overall success of students from traditionally underrepresented groups in engineering and information and computer sciences. Dr. Artis has 18 years of experience working with education and outreach programs in engineering and over 35 publications in STEM education and outreach. Prior
with Disabilities: Engaging the Community through Educational Outreach and Toy Donation,” presented at the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2019. Accessed: Oct. 28, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/engagement-in-practice-toy-adaptation- for-children-with-disabilities-engaging-the-community-through-educational-outreach-and- toy-donation[10] M. Y. Mollica, H. Feldner, A. Caspi, K. M. Steele, and D. G. Hendricks, “Toy Adaptation in Undergraduate Education and Outreach: An Initial Examination into Participant Experience and Perceptions,” in American Society for Engineering Education, 2017.[11] M. Y. Mollica, H. A. Feldner, S. Israel, A. Caspi, K. M. Steele, and D. G
-12 makerspace, Fassoand Knight [9] found that the constant negotiation and collaboration required to complete aproject within the makerspace provide a sociocultural space to support identity development. Inhigher education settings, Carbonnel, Andrews, Boklage, and Borrego found that a semester-longproject which required the use of an engineering makerspace increased students’ technology anddesign self-efficacy, affect towards design, innovation orientation, as well as their sense ofbelonging in a makerspace [5]. In addition, in research that has emerged from this largerresearch study, Greene, Kellam, and Coley found that while makerspaces overall promotedagency and engineering identity for Black male undergraduates, makerspaces at PWIs
technology byfocusing on recruiting, retaining, and graduating low-income female students.The PWS model is based on a Project-Based Learning approach to help students developtechnical and professional skills through real-world project experiences under faculty mentorshipbuilding a successful pipeline to the workforce from the college. The PWS program supports 2-cohorts of incoming students (2021 N=10 and 2022 N=9) through scholarships, coursework, andprojects mentored by faculty from computer sciences and engineering. Students have participatedin a 1-credit hour course each semester focusing on building and supporting students’ growthmindsets and recognition of the importance of grit through the examination of two books, CarolDweck’s Growth Mindset
from FIU.Dr. Monique S. Ross, Florida International University Monique Ross, Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences and STEM Transformation Institute at Florida International University, designs research focused on broadening par- ticipation in computer science through the exploration of: 1) race, gender, and disciplinary identity; 2) discipline-based education research (with a focus on computer science and computer engineering courses) in order to inform pedagogical practices that garner interest and retain women (specifically Black and His- panic women) in computer-related engineering fields.Prof. Zahra Hazari, Florida International University Zahra Hazari is an Associate Professor
Demetra Evangelou. “The role of extracurricular activities in the education of engineers,” International Conference on Engineering Education. 2006.[30] Lagoudas, Magdalini Z., et al. “Assessing impact of maker space on student learning,” in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2016.[31] Gerber, Elizabeth M., Jeanne Marie Olson, and Rebecca LD Komarek. “Extracurricular design-based learning: Preparing students for careers in innovation,” International Journal of Engineering Education 28.2 (2012).[32] Fisher, Dara Ruth. “Educating engineers for the 21st century: a framework for skill development through co- curricular and extracurricular involvement,” 2013. PhD Thesis. Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[33] R. J. Morocz, B
education track also teachesveterans about their joint service transcript (JST), which is a transcript listing all of the training,coursework, and professional skills a service member has accumulated through the military. Thistranscript can be used to justify transfer credit even in engineering [38], although not all collegesrecognize these transcripts and give credit for the experiences of student veterans. Potentially,work can be done to better align the JST entries with jargon recognized at major engineeringcolleges, but educating the engineering education community about these transcripts and what iscontained in them may help connect student veteran experiences with academic credit,addressing academic recognition concerns.Tied within much of
abouthow to be successful in an engineering degree as their continuing-generation peers. Moreover,both students have financial needs to meet through working, and juggling these work obligationswith their education remains challenging.Feelings of Belonging Grow Over TimeEstablishing a sense of belonging in engineering is an integral component of success inengineering education [23]. This feeling of belonging, often associated with inclusion,community, and well-being, was represented to varying degrees in the narratives. Since Parkerhas been integrated in the engineering education experience for a longer time, it is likely that hehas more deeply rooted connections on campus than Wyatt; however, since retention of first-yearengineering students may
-Colon is an Engineering Education Research PhD student at the University of Michigan. He holds a MS and BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.Musabbiha ZaheerDr. Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan Dr. Cynthia J. Finelli is the David J. Munson, Jr. Professor of Engineering, a professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, a professor of Education, and and Director and Graduate Chair of Engineering Education Research at University of Michigan In her research she focuses on increasing faculty adoption of evidence-based instruction, identifying ways to better support students with neurodiversities, and promoting students” sense of social responsibility through
PhD programs before graduating? 3. Can existing surveys of writing concepts, attitudes, and self-efficacies predict students’ risk for attrition?MotivationThough doctoral engineering education is understudied as a whole, attrition in graduateengineering education is particularly unexplored. Recent reports by the Council of GraduateSchools reported that in engineering, the 10-year completion rate for doctoral programs fordomestic students was only 59% [1]. Attrition is problematic for several reasons. First, since manydomestic students are funded by federal grants (through NSF, for example) and through domesticindustry, each domestic student that leaves academia prematurely represents a lost investment.Second, graduate students are
. His current work explores a range of engineering education design contexts, including the role of power in brainstorming activities, epistemological and conceptual develop- ment of undergraduate learning assistants, as well as the experiences of recent engineering graduates as they navigate new organizational cultures. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Using Utility Value Interventions to Explore Student Connections to Engineering Mechanics Topics AbstractEngineering mechanics courses (e.g., statics and dynamics) are critical foundations within anengineering
University Dr. Gallagher is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, with joint appointments to Mathematical Sciences and Education & Human Development. Her research inter- ests include student cognition in mathematics, development of teacher identity among graduate teaching assistants, curricular reform to foster diversity and inclusion in STEM fields, and development of mathe- matical knowledge for teaching. She is co-PI on an NSF INCLUDES Design and Development Launch Pilot, ”Statewide Coalition: Supporting Underrepresented Populations in Precalculus through Organiza- tional Redesign Toward Engineering Diversity (SC:SUPPORTED),” Award #EEC-1744497.Abigail E Hines, Clemson
engineering, science, and technology to include new forms of communication and problem solving for emerging grand challenges. A second vein of Janet’s research seeks to identify the social and cultural impacts of technological choices made by engineers in the process of designing and creating new devices and systems. Her work considers the intentional and unintentional consequences of durable struc- tures, products, architectures, and standards in engineering education, to pinpoint areas for transformative change.Dr. Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder Beth A. Myers is the Director of Analytics, Assessment and Accreditation at the University of Colorado Boulder. She holds a BA in biochemistry, ME in engineering
, underrepresentedminority, disabled, etc.). These challenges illustrate not only an obligation to conduct moreSVSM research, but also a need to push at the current boundaries of SVSM research for thepurposes of deepening the practical as well as theoretical impact of its findings.One way to advance SVSM research within the context of engineering education is through abroad(er) application of available theoretical perspectives and research methodologies,particularly those developed within the research traditions of other professionally oriented fields(e.g., teacher education, medicine). The purpose of this work in progress paper is to present fordiscussion a promising approach for researching alongside SVSM in engineering educationcalled ‘Narrative Inquiry
program.The UofM ModelOur VIP program leverages these best practices from the well-established VIP model and adaptsit to address unique aspects of our university’s community and interests. Specifically, theprogram includes first-year students and focuses especially on building an inclusive researchculture within the college. It employs a tiered mentoring approach and activities that preparestudents for research and foster networking. The long-term goal of the VIP experience is tocreate a research culture and community in engineering, and eventually across STEM disciplines,that is inclusive and supportive of students from diverse backgrounds. An additional focus is toshowcase the value of diversity in research and innovation through the program. Both
school that has educated students since 1988 in aresidential setting. In 2013, Accelerate, South Carolina’s Engineering Launchpad, began in apilot phase, offering blended online coursework with instruction delivered using live video-conferencing technology to exceptional students from across the state. Conceived as a means todraw future engineering talent from across the state, Accelerate was created to attract andprepare the next generation of creative, articulate, and agile engineers. An integrated set ofcollege and honors courses that delivers superior science, engineering, and mathematicsinstruction along with valuable communication skills through dedicated English coursesdistinguishes Accelerate from other engineering courses offered in
future. Her research focuses on underrepresented minority youth’s access to and persistence in STEM pathways. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology and Community Health and an M.S. in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University.Rachel E Durham Rachel E. Durham (PhD, Sociology & Demography, Pennsylvania State University) is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at Notre Dame of Maryland University, and a Senior Fellow with the Baltimore Education Research Consortium (BERC). With a background in sociology of education, education policy, and demography, her research focuses on graduates’ transition to adulthood, career and college readiness, community schools, and research-practice partnerships.Prof
. She is currently the William and Elizabeth Magee Chair in Chemical Engineering Design and leads the process design and first year design teaching teams. Her current research focuses on sustainable engineering design and leadership, the engineering graduate attributes and their intersection with sustain- ability, competency based assessment, learning culture, engineering identity and continuous course and program improvement.Dr. Lucas James Landherr, Northeastern University Dr. Lucas Landherr is a teaching professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University, conducting research in comics and engineering education.Dr. David L. Silverstein, P.E., University of Kentucky David L. Silverstein
participation in computing through the exploration of: 1) race, gender, and identity in the academy and industry; 2) discipline-based education research in order to inform pedagogical practices that garner interest and retain women and minorities in computer-related engineering fields. She uses her scholarship to challenge the perceptions of who belong in computing. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Need for Change: How Interview Preparation and the Hiring Process in Computing Can Be Made More EquitableAbstractMedia and literature frequently describe the need to increase the number of workers in computingto meet growing demands and
Paper ID #36739BYOP: ”Bring Your Own Project”: How student-driven programming projectsin an introductory programming course can drive engagement andcontinuous learningDr. Udayan Das, Saint Mary’s College of California Udayan Das is a computer science professor with over a decade of experience teaching computer science. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 BYOP: "Bring Your Own Project" How student-driven programming projects in an introductory programming course can drive engagement and continuous learningAbstractEngaging students who are unsure about