and success unique to this cross-disciplinary robotics mentorship program in fostering engineering soft skill development as itentered the third phase in Fall 2022. Results of survey and interview data from participatingmentors are reported regarding the soft skill development outcomes over the first two years,along with opportunities for broader impact in the future.1. Introduction It has been recognized that the acquisition of only technical knowledge and engineeringjudgment by graduating engineering students is oftentimes insufficient. In the workplace,interpersonal relations and soft skills are also necessary to work between disciplines and betweenfunctional groups in today’s competitive global market [1, 2]. Despite the increasing
and practices. The preliminary findings revealed that manydeveloped resources and curricula focused on secondary education, specifically middle school.However, recently there has been an increase in curriculum development for primary education.IntroductionArtificial Intelligence (AI) has gained significant attention in recent years across all sectors andfields [1]. In the past, AI was traditionally limited to industry. However, the integration ofengineering and computer science (CS) in pre-college education has led AI to emerge as the nextimperative topic in K-12 education [1], [2], [3]. With new technologies emerging rapidly, such asAlexa and Tesla’s self-driving cars, students must understand these tools and their utilizationstarting in
. Many of these students may not have opportunities forpractical engineering training without this course. In a survey conducted at the end of the course, studentsreported improvement in all of the following three areas: (1) knowledge and skills in and out of theirmajors, (2) self-efficacy in solving complex problems in diverse team settings, and (3) soft skills such asleadership, collaboration, and public speaking. Many students indicated the course offered very valuablereal-world experience during their engineering education. Students also commented that this courseexperience is challenging but inspiring and motivating for them to pursue engineering careers. Theirresponses to open-ended questions revealed a high level of engagement and
post-doctoral research at Virginia Tech and had two visiting faculty appointments at UMass Lowell and Cleveland State University. He joined the faculty of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin in 2020. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 WIP: A Teamwork Training Model to Promote the Development of Teaming Skills in Chemical Engineering Students.IntroductionMultiple studies highlight how the modern work environment increasingly requires teams thatare multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic [1]–[5]. Organizations must be rapid to adapt andinnovate in their efforts to remain competitive and create long term value for theirstakeholders[6]. It has been
on Professional Identity Development of InternationallyTrained Minoritized Women Early Career Researchers (ECR) in Canada: A Work in ProgressAbstractThe experiences of internationally trained minoritized academic researchers in engineering andeducation tend to deviate from the dominant developmental model of the doctoral program andfaculty preparation. Our research extended the use of duoethnography methods to trio-ethnographyand adapted Carlson and team’s conceptual model of professional identity development [1] toinvestigate how internationally trained minoritized women early career researchers (ECR) buildtheir professional identity construction throughout their doctoral study. Our preliminary findingshighlighted
; Whiteboard Markers Engineering Notebooks CSTA/NGSS STANDARDS ALIGNMENTDesign and iteratively develop computational artifacts for practical intent, personal expression, or toaddress a societal issue by using events to initiate instructions. (3A-AP-16; CSTA)Create prototypes that use algorithms to solve computational problems by leveraging prior studentknowledge and personal interests. (3A-AP-13; CSTA)Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageableproblems that can be solved through engineering. (HS-ETS1-2; NGSS)Create a computational model or simulation of a phenomenon, designed device, process, or system. (HS-PS3-1; NGSS)Analyze
of Academic Culture on Engineering Graduates’ Workforce Expectations and Subsequent BehaviorsIntroductionThe supply of civil engineering graduates has yet to meet the demand of civil engineeringindustries within the United States [1]. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted a 7 percent growthwithin the 2021-2031 decade with about 24,200 job openings available each year [2], but only anestimated 21,561 civil engineering degrees were awarded in the U.S. in 2020 [3]. Furthermore, theCOVID-19 pandemic has resulted in employees quitting their jobs at higher rates than everhistorically recorded [4]; this has been further observed in the civil engineering industry [5]. Aresearch survey conducted by the Future World
listservs at the prospective institution. The goal is to have arelatively diverse pool of participants so we can compare engineering PhD students’ experienceacross demographic groups. If the pool is less diverse than expected, I will utilize snowballsampling, reach out to network connections, and contact demographic-specific clubs/organizations/affinity groups.Data Collection Data for this study will be collected using a quantitative survey of Ph.D. students inengineering at an American Research-1 institution. The survey instrument will be adapted fromWeidman’s (2003) socialization of doctoral students survey to elicit responses to socializationfactors and milestones. The survey sections will include Likert scale, multiple choice, yes-no
around 14 years of teaching experience in undergraduate engineering and technology education. His research interest is to explore, understand, and enhance ways to promote self-directed, self-regulated life-long learning among the undergraduate engineering student population. Various pieces of his research efforts are intended to converge into an inclusive instructional design for undergraduate engineering students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 1 Institutional Role in the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Undergraduate Engineering Students: Student
those developed by Butterfield, Elmer,Prima, et al., involve temperature monitoring [1] or air quality and colorimetric sensing [2-6]using Arduino’s IDE programming language. Henrique et al. use Arduino boards and open-source processing software for flow, level, pH, and temperature control [7]. Their processesincorporate rigor and complexity. Hedengren et al. developed a small, portable, integratedArduino temperature control kit, allowing students to readily put to practice process controlsusing MATLAB scripts and Simulink models [8-10].Like Hedengren et al.’s kit, our system is low-cost, small and portable. It is a risk-free andsimple alternative that expands learning options, allowing easy application of Simulink or otherprogramming platforms
,conducted by the AIChE Education Division on the curricular and pedagogical topics for ProcessControl, points to an average of approximately 40 hours of lecture, 11 hours of simulation, and 7hours of experimental laboratory per course [1]. In addition, more than 50% of respondentsrequire no lab reports [1], which can be interpreted as having no corresponding lab, confirmingthe perception that most process control courses in chemical engineering rely on classroomsettings and mathematical content [2]. “Systems Engineering, I: Dynamics and Modeling” is aclassical one-semester course in Process Control [3] and one of the two capstone courses forsenior students at the University of Pittsburgh. It is a five-credit course where students meet withthe
understanding of engineering practices and anengineering mindset - in order to engage youth learners more authentically inengineering activities. Launched in April 2022. The website is organized around the 10 Practices for an Engineering Mindset, representing ways that engineers engage in their work to solve problems [1].PCEE Division - ASEE 2023Contact: Dr. Rebecca D. Swanson (rebecca.swanson@unl.edu)Project Team: Dr. Saundra Frerichs, Ann O’Connor, Dr. Merredith PortsmoreThis work is supported by STEM Next Opportunity FundClick2Engineering.OrgResources and Learning Opportunities Learning Blasts and Video-Learning Modules Learning Blasts are asynchronous guides that
the higher education analytics puzzle, however,is the ability to easily perform progress-based analyses over cohorts of students, e.g., all of the stu-dent currently enrolled in the college of engineering. This type of analysis involves three necessarycomponents, (1) individual student performance data, e.g., courses taken and grades earned; (2)the degree requirements associated with all of the degrees students in a given cohort are pursuing;and, (3) a reasoning algorithm that can reconcile (1) and (2), i.e., the ability to determine howthe coursework on student transcripts applies towards the satisfaction of the requirements in thedegree programs they are pursuing. Using these three components it is possible to create summarystatistics and
help undergraduatestudents master introductory programming concepts. In the microlearning approach, the learningcontent are broke up into small, targeted activities that are delivered digitally in an easilyconsumable form. Some of the benefits of microlearning include (1) increased learningperformance, (2) better knowledge retention, (3) increased learner engagement, (4) improvedlearner attitudes, and (5) high learner satisfaction. Even though microlearning has gained increasedpopularity in Computer Science & IT education, it still has received little attention for teachingintroductory core programming courses. In this work, based on principles outlined in the literature,we integrated microlearning intervention to teach database
Fluid MechanicsAbstract: A project was introduced at the end of the semester of a fundamental fluid mechanicscourse four years ago. Since then, the project expanded to start at the beginning of the semesterand run throughout the semester with a final presentation on the last day of classes. This projectallows for several learning experiences: (1) it increases the ability of students to relate to thematerial as they select groups based on interest, (2) it increases multiculturalism, as the topicswere specifically chosen to be focused on different geographic regions of the world, often with ahumanitarian focus, and (3) it allows students creative license in applying what they arelearning in the course.Active
level curriculafor many students entering undergraduate engineering programs. The COVID-19 pandemic alsoforced both students and educators to adapt to online delivery and learning, often by creatingtutorials and other innovative teaching solutions. Within this evolving teaching paradigm, first year Page 1 of 12engineering design courses provide a window of opportunity for educators to introduce CAE in anew way and help students utilize these tools to their fullest potential.Teaching of CAE at UT-AustinAt The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), learning the foundations of engineering designtakes place early in the undergraduate student experience
also offers authentic real-world applications to engineering problems that may create amore human-centered approach to addressing problems within communities.Background and Rationale Research Context Makerspaces are often looked at as panaceas for inclusion, but in practice are often not[1], [2]. Makerspaces have the goal of encouraging underserved youth to express their creativityand learn through a hands-on technology-rich environment [3],[4]. However, there has been littleevidence that these makerspaces provide underserved youth with a sense of ownership andbelonging. Additionally, the engineering field has historically lacked the acknowledgment thatsome engineered projects and designs are harmful to society and have
which their cyber security research can be executed. Antennas employed in theseareas are primarily commercially available monopoles and dipoles, which are known to have arelatively low gain. Antenna design was not necessarily the immediate area of expertise of thehitherto mentioned researchers based on the comments from [1-5]. A current trend in cybersecurity research focuses on passive attacks (e.g., wireless eavesdropping) and active attacks(e.g., impersonation and control). Within this topic, a high gain antenna would assist in verifyingwhether the identified flaw in the device under assessment could be executed at a distance wherethe risk is significant for the business that uses it. That is, utilizing an antenna capable ofcommunication at
engineeringstudents. The lab meets the following learning goals; 1) develop proficiency in using a desktop3D printer, 2) explain the impact of selected 3D print settings on dimensional accuracy andtensile strength of a shape, 3) evaluate the use of simulations in the engineering design process,and 4) use data to improve the design. The entire class of junior mechanical engineeringstudents, approximately 80 students annually, are split into teams of four to five students perteam. Collectively, the class investigates the impact of infill density (20, 40, 60, 80, 100 %) andthree print orientations on the dimensional accuracy and strength of a printed part under tensileload. Each team uses the data in conjunction with static, structural simulations to redesign
critical skill for everyone to live in a world shaped bytechnology. Seymour Papert coined the term CT in 1986 [1], but Wing [2]spread it broadly as afundamental skill for everyone, which involves “solving problems, designing systems, andunderstanding human behavior, by drawing on the concepts fundamental to computer science”[2, p. 33]. This conception extended computational thinking beyond merely programming skillsto focus on how computer scientists think when solving problems. With this definition, CTrepresents a way of thinking that supports inquiry in STEM disciplines, helps individualssucceed in a technological society, and enables personal empowerment [3]–[5]. CT isparticularly relevant for engineers considering how new technologies based on
-on ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through Culture-Related Design in First Year Engineering Curriculum: A Work in Progress Lisa K. Murray1 and Andrea T. Kwaczala 2 1 First Year Engineering Program, Western New England University, Springfield, MA 01119 2 Biomedical Engineering, Western New England University, Springfield, MA 01119AbstractThere are critical conversations happening right now around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion(DEI) in engineering professions and engineering educational settings. Educational settings needto prepare students to collaborate with diverse populations in
, professional development of science teachers, and issues of college student retention. He teaches coursework in science and research methods. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Promoting Entrepreneurial Mindset in Engineering Students Using IoT- Focused Project-Based Learning1. Introduction1.1 Problem IdentificationIn a recent report by the Society of Human Resource Management, over 50% of industryexecutives reported that recent college graduates lack problem-solving, critical thinking,innovation, and creativity. The report also identified communication and teamwork skills asother missing attributes in recent engineering graduates [1]. In its 2019 Job Outlook survey, theNational
specializes in the development of mixed methods research designs for educational research. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Promoting Individuals’ Teamsmanship and Goal Achievement While Working on Team Design Projects Adam M. Wickenheiser, PhD1, M. Gail Headley2, Jenni M. Buckley, PhD1,2 1 University of Delaware, Department of Mechanical Engineering 2 University of Delaware, College of Education and Human DevelopmentIntroductionIn accredited mechanical engineering undergraduate programs, there is often a gap in thestructure and educational outcomes between Freshman/Sophomore-year design projects andSenior
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Interest-Driven Disciplinary Pathways for Middle-Year Undergraduate Engineering StudentsKelsey Scalaro, Indira Chatterjee, Mackenzie Parker, Derrick Satterfield, Ann-Marie Vollstedt, Jeffrey C. LaCombe, Adam Kirn1 IntroductionThis research paper explores how undergraduate engineering students make enrollment decisionsas they identify additional disciplinary interests. Calls have been made to support thedevelopment of students’ engineering identities alongside traditional competencies [1]–[3] ashow students see themselves as engineers has implications for learning, persistence, andmotivation [4]–[6]. Interest has been identified as a key
curricula to make education more all-inclusive and effective is too important to ignore [1].To enhance imaginative and creative thinking skills of undergraduate students in industrial andsystems engineering, poetry-writing assignments were incorporated into a required upper-levelcourse that focused on the modeling and analysis of inventory and supply chain systems in alarge public university’s industrial and systems engineering curriculum [4]. An assessment ofstudent perceptions of these assignments revealed that poetry writing not only provided thestudents with an opportunity to practice their imaginative and creative thinking skills as expectedbut strengthened their conceptual understanding of the technical material as well [5]. To this end
methods of incorporating STEM disciplines – and specificallyengineering design – in educational robotics training with a motivating end-goal to participate ininternational robotics competitions [1]–[4].The importance of diversity in STEM education has been well documented in numerous studies[5]–[8]. It has been well established that diversity in team composition can lead to increasedcreativity and innovation in problem-solving. It can enhance team performance by bringingtogether a wider range of perspectives and experiences. Furthermore, diversity and inclusion canimprove organizational culture and contribute to a more positive work environment within teams.To address this topic and promote STEM education in Qatar, this paper presents the
communities increases satisfaction and overall success[1]. Our project focuses on three facets of building communities: cultural responsiveness,drawing on family support and connectedness, and building student cohorts [2, 3, 4]. Culturalresponsiveness, which includes building community and a sense of belonging, has shown tobenefit students in many areas, such as satisfaction and academic success. Culturalresponsiveness benefits students and families from all backgrounds, including all socioeconomicbackgrounds, geographic communities, ability groups, genders, religions, etc., by 1) promotinginstructional practices that accommodate and affirm student differences; 2) prioritizing students’academic development; 3) building educational environments that
with the community as acontribution to their professional identity. Findings offer implications for engineering educatorsinterested in applying service-learning experiences to promote professional learning andcommunity engagement.IntroductionChile is located in the circum-Pacific seismic belt, a zone where most of the largest earthquakesoccur. Its coast is frequently affected by earthquakes and tsunamis, including the biggestearthquake and tsunami ever recorded, the M9.5 Valdivia Earthquake (1960) [1]. Chile’spropensity for earthquakes and tsunamis makes it essential to advance educational proposals toincrease its inhabitants’ risk awareness and resilience. After the tragic loss of lives in the tsunamithat followed the Maule Earthquake—an M8.8
newinsights into how to effectively disseminate research results to increase the likelihood that theassociated teaching interventions are adopted.IntroductionComputing education research constantly develops more efficient, effective, and inclusiveteaching pedagogies, curriculums, and tools. With all of this research, Ni and colleagues notedthat for this effort to “have real impact on teaching practices, we eventually need computinginstructors to adopt those innovations and integrate them into their own classrooms” [1, p. 544].Recent efforts, such as the Evidence-Based Teaching Practices in CS SIGCSE Workshop [2],have tried to bridge this gap between published innovations and their adoption in the classroom.Morrison et al. [2] conducted a workshop
. Assessment results and studentfeedback highlight the learning outcomes and perspectives on this interdisciplinary, andintercollegiate project-based learning endeavor. The authors comment on challenges andopportunities associated with such PBL efforts and provide suggestions for disseminating thesetypes of impactful PBL initiatives.IntroductionThe human labor market, which is facing technological advancements and shifting societalconditions, will encounter uncertain prospects while revolving around three categories of work inthe age of artificial intelligence [1]: finding solutions to problems with unstructuredcharacteristics, working with unfamiliar information subject to complex communicationconstraints, and performing manual tasks that are non