, Indonesia, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, and Thailand. In addition, he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering education for the department.Dr. Jonathan D. Phillips, Utah State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Qualitative Study of Factors Influencing K-12 Students’ Interest in STEM Careers (Fundamental)INTRODUCTIONBackgroundFor the U.S. to remain globally competitive, maintain its world power, and sustain its robusteconomy, there is a need for K-12 schools to prepare students to continue their post-secondaryeducation and persist until completion [1]. Bybee warned that the STEM workforce wouldcontinue to decline unless a more
derived from the life history interview where participants describe theirearly lives and pre-college education. Our inductive thematic analysis of the data indicatesthat: (1) The women’s early familial influences allowed non-gender defined ways of being,doing, and aspiring for trying new things. (2) This re/definition of gender in relation to self isreinforced by their success in school and through their accomplishments in other extracurricularactivities. Those activities were not confined or even heavily weighted toward STEM. (3) Not allof the women assumed leadership roles throughout their K-12 schooling. Nevertheless, what iscommon is that through academic and extracurricular engagements they developed confidence, a“can-do” attitude, and a
SequenceIntroductionBiomedical engineering as a discipline is a diverse field; yet a central tenant is problem solvingskills leveraging a strong foundation in mathematics, engineering, and biology to create newsolutions to existing challenges in human health [1]. Problem solving skills are developedthrough a series of courses that teach the foundational knowledge while developing engineering“Habits of Mind” [2], which are defined as modes of thinking in which STEM students developstrategies to transfer their existing knowledge to new contexts. The breadth of biomedicalengineering demands nimble, systematic problem-solving strategies, a core component ofEngineering “Habits of Mind.”Here, we present a plan using a fading scaffold between five core interconnected
Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander.The summary statistics of the survey items were shown in Table A.1 (a) and (b) in the Appendix.Analysis and ResultsOur data, mostly consisted of Likert scores, or qualitative ranking, did not meet the normalityassumption that underpinned Pearson correlation analysis. Instead, we used the Spearman’scorrelation coefficients (Knapp 2018) to describe the associations within EI, teamworkdisagreement/conflict, and behaviors each, but also the cross correlation when they were paired. 3Spearman’s rho explained the monotonic correlation between two variables, producing a positivevalue when one variable always increased as the other rose, a negative value when one variablealways
college level project. Apprentices were challenged to work in two teams of six toseven to design and code an autonomous robot that mapped a given area (Team 1) and retrieve apayload in said area (Team 2). The program lasted a total of six weeks where the teams learnedand implemented skills needed to complete the above challenges. Within each week, a pathwaysmentor would coordinate a presentation on how to manage in a professional environment. Thepathways mentor also organized guest speakers to present on topics related to their field. Theapprentices filled out pre and post surveys for AFRL to keep track of the performance of theprogram. Apprentices showed growth in skill, self efficacy, and a sense of belonging in STEM.About AFRLThe Air Force
opportunities to explorethese cutting-edge technologies and learn critical design and problem-solving skills that areessential for the future workforce of the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” [1]. Other benefits of theprogram will include professional development (including Continuing Education Credits) forCPS teachers, training and outreach experiences for undergraduate students currently studying inSTEM fields at Illinois State University, the creation of 32 innovative STEM activities perprogram year, and educational materials and equipment for the partnering high schools.The four project goals are: 1. SUPERCHARGE Scholars (high school student participants) will increase their knowledge of STEM domains and careers; specifically, those related
understood. This research investigates theschool and district characteristics that are predictive of PLTW adoption to better understand thecontextual factors may help identify factors and barriers to adopting innovative engineeringcurricula such as PLTW.As part of this study, the researchers examined longitudinal student data maintained by statedesignated Educational Research Centers (ERC) that serve as repositories for P-16 andworkforce data to address the following research questions: 1. How many schools across Texas have adopted the PLTW model? 2. What are the general characteristics of the adopting school districts? Are there statistical differences between adopting school districts and non-adopting school districts in terms of
and of itself, be considered aproper educational research methodology [1]. The systematic review is considered a form ofsecondary research that examines existing research using specific research methods. In thispaper, the intent is to investigate the impact of various interventions (STEM educational bridgeprograms) using a conceptual framework that is connected to “indigenous ways of knowing”, aterm that will be defined in the next section. The focus will be on a particular group of people(American Indian/ Alaskan Native (AI/AN)) and the examination is on the broad possibleoutcomes of the intervention. This follows a broadly aggregative synthesis logic.This study is a systematic review of promising research-based themes and
, positivelyinfluencing graduation rates, and increasing the likelihood of underrepresented studentsgraduating with a STEM degree from college [1], [2]. Despite continued growth, there still existsa hesitancy among certain populations of students to pursue areas of STEM such asBlacks/African Americans, Hispanics, and those who are female [2], [3], [4]. This hesitation canbe attributed to many reasons from lacking aspirational goals to low self-efficacy or even theexistence of negative stereotypes can shape this [5], [6]. Additionally, there are challenges inaccessibility for underrepresented populations such as access to application materials,transportation, or even cost [7], [8]. Establishing environments where underrepresented studentsfeel supported and feel
that are expected in professional publications. This study aims to identify remaininggaps and opportunities for the instructor and librarian to provide additional scaffolding andsupport for IL skills.Literature ReviewAssessment of engineering students’ information literacy (IL) skills has to date focused more onthe undergraduate than graduate level [1]–[3]. Much of the research focused on theundergraduate level has focused on first-year courses and design-oriented courses such asCapstone [4]. Generally, in these types of courses, students are acting more as consumers ofinformation (in order to learn new concepts, inform decisions, etc.), rather than as producers ofinformation, as would be expected at the graduate level or in upper-level
examined. After careful consideration, the Robolink Co-drone [1] was chosenas the experimental platform for students to study drone flight, control and stabilize a drone.However, developing a set of comprehensible lectures proved to be a difficult task. Based onthe requirements of the certificate program, the lectures were designed to cover the followingtopics: (a) an overview of fundamentals of drone flight principles, including the forces actingon a drone such as lift, weight, drag, and thrust, as well as the selection of on-boardcomponents and trade-offs for proper payload and force balance; (b) an introduction to theproportional-integral-directive (PID) controller and its role in stabilizing a drone and reducingsteady-state errors; (c) an
ITS. The tutoring platform provides individualizedautomatic feedback to students immediately after they complete a sketch to inform them of theirperformance and ultimately to enhance their sketching skill development. This study aims tounderstand the experiences of graduate and undergraduate mechanical engineering students fromthree institutions learning sketching through the ITS environment.Our study is guided by thefollowing research questions: 1. What was the engineering student’s experience in learning tosketch in an intelligent tutoring platform? 2. What are the strengths, weaknesses, and suggestionsfor improving the intelligent tutoring system? 3. What are the impacts of the intelligent tutoringSystem on the sketching self-efficacy of
other Universities. Among the main considerations were pro-school models, if college-wide first year programs existed, length of those programs, anyadditional requirements for common courses such as math, physics, and social sciences, graderequirements, and major selection timeline. Many Universities have published educationalresearch on their programs, such as Arizona State University [1], [2], Texas A&M [3], andVirginia Tech [4], [5], and the Taskforce synthesized this literature into a set ofrecommendations for the new program. The Taskforce’s recommendations were similar incontent to the conclusions of ABET’s 2017 report titled “Engineering Change: Lessons fromLeaders on Modernizing Higher Education Engineering Curriculum” [6]. This
continent.KEYWORDSself-efficacy, self-determination, agency, Africa, first-yearIntroductionDue to the dominance of rote pedagogies in many pre-tertiary classrooms, African studentsentering a university engineering program may tend to have had limited design-buildexperiences. This can affect their academic prospects, but perhaps more importantly it can builda negative perception of their capabilities in creating innovations and developing technicalsolutions.A first-semester engineering course, Introduction to Engineering, has been seen to have animpact in countering this perception in students at Ashesi University in Ghana [1] [2]. Thecourse’s modules which include machine shop skills-building sessions and project-basedlearning offer causality for statistically
, this project incorporates activities such as collaborativedesign and project management, while providing hands on experiences with computer aided(CAx) tools, organizational documentation, and additive manufacturing. Relatedly, students areempowered to explore PLM topics of individual interest, gaining insight into the digitalization ofSTEM fields. Observed challenges include participant turnover and maintaining the relevancy ofthe project through strategic updates. The course showcases the value of extracurricular projectsin preparing undergraduate students for successful roles in industry. 1. IntroductionAs a catalyst and support of the Third Industrial Revolution (the digital revolution), ProductLifecycle Management (PLM) technologies have
to help inform STEM faculty hiring practices atinstitutions of higher education in the U.S., where over the past two decades, diversity statementshave become more popular components of application packages for faculty jobs. The purpose isto explore the ways and extent to which diversity statements are utilized in evaluating facultyapplicants. The research questions are: (1) To what extent do universities equip searchcommittees to evaluate applicants’ diversity statements? (2) What are STEM faculty’sperspectives of diversity statements in job applications?This paper is derived from a larger two-phase sequential mixed methods study examining thefactors current faculty members and administrators consider important when hiring new STEMfaculty
sections. In the Fall 2022 semester, we piloted aself-paced, mastery-learning model for the online section, while the in-person sections continuedto follow a traditional format.Mastery LearningThe mastery learning approach was articulated in the 1960s by Bloom [1], who saw it asenabling nearly all students to achieve mastery of a subject, despite variations in aptitude andlearning styles. The essential idea, which derives from Carroll [2], is that variations in aptitudedo not imply differences in the capacity to master the material, only to differences in the timerequired to achieve mastery. Mastery learning is therefore closely linked to self-pacedinstruction.A review of prior work on mastery learning in computer science education is given in [3
characteristics,and separation and maintenance of family ties. In the wake of COVID-19, most institutionsresponded by terminating in-person instruction, mandating to seek off-campus housing, andshifting to a fully remote context. As such, students were unable to utilize campus resources andengage in established educational campus practices. In this research study, the authors aim tounderstand academic/personal experiences and challenges during the period of remote instructionthat would provide value input to the factors that may attribute to 1) the low retention rates inengineering education, 2) racial and gender factors related to STEM degree attainment, and 3) lownumber of minorities in the STEM workforce and graduate school. This study further stems
into the process to assistchemical engineering graduate students in obtaining robust results suitable for extending PhDthesis work to include fundamental and applied modeling along with experimental results. Wepresent up-to-date results on our latest module concept in creating a microfluidics glucosemonitoring system consisting of a flow chamber and a cell phone-based spectrophotometer.Finally, we conclude next steps for sustainability and continuation of the project, and lessonslearned on strategies for mass production for prospective large-scale distribution.IntroductionIntroducing active learning techniques into classrooms has evidential proof that it has positiveimpact on student learning [1]–[4]. Promoting active learning in undergraduate
this growth comes through the introduction of STS departments and programs into liberal artsschools or divisions. However, a subset of these new STS programs is being integrated intoengineering and other STEM-focused institutions. According to David Hess, the field of STS“provides a conceptual toolkit for thinking about technical expertise in more sophisticatedways.”1 However, there are as yet no established conventions for how these skills should bedelivered. As Seabrook et al describe in Teaching STS to Engineers: A Comparative Study ofEmbedded STS Programs, “Some programs feature standalone courses from outside the © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Annual
Smart Grid WorkforceIntroductionThe electricity grid is one of the largest and most complex machines ever made. It sends energyworth $400 billion annually through seven million miles of transmission and distribution lines inthe U.S.[1]. Although the grid has been improved and upgraded over the last decades, blackoutsare becoming more frequent throughout the U.S. and worldwide. This extremely large-scalecomplex system continuously faces new challenges that demand fundamental revolution inphysical structure, management policy, and business operation [2]. To address these challenges,emerging electricity supply, delivery technologies, advanced monitoring, control, operationstrategies, and regulatory
1,5 CSEdResearch.org 2 CSforALL 3,4 CodeCrew 1 monica@csedresearch.org, 2 stephanie@csforall.org, 3 meka@code-crew.org, 4 darius@code-crew.org Abstract In this evidence-based practice paper, we explore a method for evaluating the effectiveness of Research Practice Partnerships (RPPs), which are an expanding way for computer science (CS) education researchers and practitioners to work together to address problems of practice. RPPs in
Education, professor of Higher Educa- tion and Student Affairs, senior research fellow in the Public Policy Center, and director of the Center for Research on Undergraduate Education at the University of Iowa. His research uses a social psychological lens to explore key issues in higher education, including student success, diversity and equity, admissions, rankings, and quantitative research methodology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 How Engineering Faculty, Staff and Administrators Enact and Experience Diversity ProgramsEmily Blosser 1*, Arunkumar Pennathur 2, Priyadarshini Pennathur 3, Nicholas Bowman41 Department of Sociology, University of Louisiana at
©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work in Progress: Approaches to Evidencing Intra-Team Equity in Student Collaborative Design Decision-Making InteractionsIntroductionThis work-in-progress paper reports progress on our goal to find a means of identifying andevidencing behavior change in undergraduate engineering student teamwork following anequity-focused intervention. The intervention in question is implemented by Tandem, anin-house software platform that provides students with a space to give frequent feedbackregarding their teamwork experience, and then offers customized instructional material to theteam to change behaviors and improve the team dynamic [1]. The project on which this paperreports is part of a wider
Underrepresented Minorities in Aerospace EngineeringAbstractTraditionally, aerospace engineering disciplines are substantially underrepresented by AfricanAmerican, Hispanic, and female students. For example, Black and Hispanic American studentscollectively earn only 10.6%, 8.4%, and 6.4% of the BS, MS, and Ph.D.’s in aerospaceengineering, respectively. They are among the lowest percentages of all major engineeringdisciplines, leading to underutilization of the talent pool in the aerospace industry. 1 To tackle thisconcern, a multi-institution coalition sponsored by NASA is established to engageunderrepresented minorities in coordinated educational and professional development activities,including senior design projects, undergraduate research experiences
is classically used as a way to categorize learningbehaviors by increasing complexity [1]. But beyond the cognitive, Bloom and his colleagues alsocategorized learning in the affective domain and asserted that learning in the one domain wasintegrated with learning in the other [2]. The affective domain is often mistaken to be limited toonly dealing with emotions, but rather, it represents how a student internalizes information andhow it contributes to their attitudes and motivations. Similar to how the cognitive domain issubdivided, the authors divide the affective domain by types of behaviors: receiving, responding,valuing, organizing, and characterizing. The subdomains of the cognitive domain are morestraightforward to quantify than those
mentorship, scholarship, and external factors. Over the nexttwo years, additional data will be collected to determine how students' perceptions of themselvesas researchers change as these doctoral students progress through their program. This research addresses three key gaps in the current literature on engineering identitydevelopment: 1) the limited existing longitudinal research on the topic of engineering identitydevelopment; 2) the limited existing research on engineering identity development in doctoralstudents, and 3) the limited existing research on the process of engineering identity development.The practical impacts of this study relate to understanding the way engineering doctoralprograms are designed and how this design may be
?Adoption of EBIPs in engineering educationEBIPs, sometimes referred to as research-based instructional strategies (RBIS), are approaches toeducational instruction that have empirically and theoretically been demonstrated to promoteconceptual understanding and improve student learning outcomes [1]. In engineering education,EBIPs are commonly used, however, some techniques have historically garnered more interestand attention in the engineering education domain. There is an abundance of researchdemonstrating the utility and effectiveness of EBIPs and their useful applications in engineeringdomains. However, rates of adoption of EBIPs in engineering courses lag behind facultymembers’ awareness of them [2].Several factors can lead to decreased uptake
after completing a post- doctoral fellowship at Georgia Tech’s Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) and three years as a faculty member at Olin College of Engineering in Massachusetts. Alexandra’s research aims to amplify the voices and work of students, educators, and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) overall and support continued educational innovation within engineering at these institutions. Specifi- cally, she focuses on (1) educational and professional development of graduate students and faculty, (2) critical transitions in education and career pathways, and (3) design as central to educational and global change. ©American Society for Engineering Education
analysis will be used toidentify any trends that might exist in the number of students enrolling in and successfullycompleting construction education programs as well as trends that might exist among minoritypopulations. IntroductionMuch of the discussion regarding the employment needs of the construction industry concerns thecontinuing shortage of skilled labor. One segment of the construction industry workforce that isnot discussed as much on an individual basis is construction management. The employment needfor construction managers is expected to grow by 7.6% between 2021 and 2031 [1]. The distinctionbetween the employment outlook for construction workers and the employment outlook forconstruction