of how this storytelling approach can benefit first-yearengineering (FYE) programs. FYE is crucial in shaping students' initial perceptions of engineering, significantlyinfluencing their motivation and decision to stay in engineering [8], [9], [10]. An ineffectivepedagogical approach can result in a lack of motivation, leading to a disconnect between thetheoretical concepts taught and their practical application [11], [12], [13]. This work-in-progress paperexamines the implementation of Story-Based Pedagogy (SBP) by introducing narrative elementsinto the curriculum to promote engagement and bridge learning to real-world engineeringcontexts in a FYE program. By developing course content that incorporates storytelling, we aimto create a
, it can be easy to focus on the experiences of first-time-in-college (FTIC)students. However, this focus is an idealization - as messaging about engineering from the firstyear is a critical junction for how students make decisions about persisting in an engineeringprogram [see 1]. Not everyone has the opportunity or chooses to begin at a four-year institution.The National Student Clearinghouse [2] reports that, in the previous ten years, 49 percent ofstudents who completed a bachelor’s degree at a four-year university in the 2015-2016 academicyear had also enrolled in a community college (two-year institution) for at least one semester.For those looking to revise their curriculum substantially, thinking about how to bridge transferstudents
existing curriculum constraints. In particular, teachers found that the NextGeneration Science Standards [1] practice of “computational thinking” was the best lens fordeveloping their aligned big data instruction. After exploring a taxonomy of computationalthinking in mathematics and science [2], the teachers collectively eventually settled on a core setof four computational thinking skills [3] most likely to be productive for their teaching focus;algorithmic thinking, decomposition, abstraction, and pattern recognition. This paper reports onthe variety of connections teachers developed with the practice of computational thinking, fromdata clustering as an active practice for simulating early generation of the periodic table in achemistry class
Engineers. In his fi- nal year of academia, Nicholas worked with Professor Kaw as an undergraduate research and learning assistant for a numerical methods course to study the effectiveness of flipped classrooms with adaptive learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Integrating adaptive learning lessons in a flipped STEM course: development, outcomes, and data analyticsIntroductionThe flipped classroom is currently a popular pedagogy [1] as it is believed to improve studentengagement, create self-regulation of learning, and establish habits for life-long learning [2]. Inaddition, the increased amount of in-class active learning created by the implementation of
University of Memphis Dr. Stephanie Ivey is the Associate Dean for Research with the Herff College of Engineering and a Professor with the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Memphis. She directs the U of Mˆa C™s Southeast Transportation Workforce Center and thDr. Craig O. Stewart, University of Memphis Craig O. Stewart (PhD, Carnegie Mellon University) is an associate professor of communication at the University of Memphis. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Implementing the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Model at a Public Urban Research University in the Southeastern United StatesUnderproduction, low retention, and lack of diversity in STEM disciplines
Paper ID #35839Using a pilot course to evaluate curriculum redesign for a first yearengineering program.Dr. Janie M Moore, Texas A&M University Dr. Janie McClurkin Moore is an Assistant Professor in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering De- partment at Texas A&M University in College Station. A native of Columbus, Ohio, she attended North Carolina A&T State University where she received a B.S. in Bio Environmental Engineering in 2006. She then began pursuing her graduate education at Purdue University in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, completing her Ph.D. in 2015. Her primary
four year grant4 directly supports the development and implementation of new fourthyear curriculum at three of the largest TexPREP sites. The developed curriculum has been madeavailable to all sites and teachers from around the state have been provided training on using thenew curriculum.Challenge Based InstructionThe development of new curriculum for the program offered an opportunity to review thepedagogy and consider new research on effective teaching strategies. The program has had along history of success through integrating projects into the curriculum. In year-end surveys,participants often cite the projects and associated competitions as the highlight of the summer.There are several proven pedagogies that use projects as an integral
. Integrating forced displacement into engineeringeducation offers an opportunity to expose students to the potential of using their technical skillsto address complex societal challenges. It can also demonstrate the limitations of approachingsuch issues from a single perspective and the shortcomings of working within isolateddisciplines. Though the aim of such a course is to instill in students a long-term desire to engagewith the issue of forced displacement, framing concepts this way can also empower students totackle similarly complex issues requiring interdisciplinary thinking beyond their time in theclassroom. Course Planning and Development Recognizing the need for courses/modules meant to equip
MATLAB and Python. Following that course, our intention is to integratecomputing with the substantive material of courses that student take subsequently in the CEEdepartment. Integration of computing with the content matter of each class is important so thatcomputing does not feel like an extraneous task irrelevant to CEE. The integration part is nottrivial and as it has been mentioned by others [11] it takes some trial and error, because whatworks for one discipline or institution might not be exactly transferrable to another one.Computing needs be presented in terms of its underlying presence in almost everything in anengineer’s daily experience, in context, and as a tool that involves use of computers for solvingproblems and understanding
Paper ID #29528Drawn together: Integrating words with visuals while annotatingtextbooks and articles for strengthening competencies in computernetworking technologyDr. Vigyan Jackson Chandra, Eastern Kentucky University Vigyan (Vigs) J. Chandra, Ph.D., serves as professor and coordinator of the Cyber Systems Technology related programs offered within the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology (AET) at Eastern Kentucky University. He received his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Kentucky in Electrical Engineering, and holds certifications in several computer/networking areas. He teaches courses
Paper ID #23803Increasing Impact of the Hidden Curriculum: Exploring Student Outcomesfrom Out-of-Class ActivitiesDr. Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech Denise R. Simmons, Ph.D., PE, LEED-AP, is an assistant professor in the Myers-Lawson School of Con- struction and in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and an affiliate faculty of the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in civil engi- neering and a graduate certificate in engineering education – all from Clemson University. She has over 10 years of experience working for energy companies and
Paper ID #45181Fostering an Inclusive Community Among Electrical Engineering Studentswith Mixed-Reality Technologies at a Hispanic-Serving InstitutionPreeti De Maurya, New Mexico State UniversityHilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre received an Ed.D. degree in Higher Education Leadership from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), and an M.Sc. from the University of Technology of Compi`egne, France. She is now a researcher at New Mexico State University (NMSU). She focuses her research on qualitative studies addressing minority and underrepresented student
also employability skills such ascommunication, critical thinking, advanced digital skills, and problem solving are alsocontributing to an AM workforce skills gaps [7]. We assessed the alignment between the Florida Department of Education’s (FLDOE)Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advanced Manufacturing Curriculum Framework[hereafter AM Framework] and employer needs as expressed in the Department of Labor’s(DOL) AM Competency Model [hereafter AM Competency Model]. We used a computationalapproach to comparative document analysis to gain insight into these research questions: 1) How do the topics in AM Curriculum Framework and the AM Competency Model compare? 2) What are the differences between competencies in FLDOE’s AM
Paper ID #39300The Effects of a Spatial Thinking Curriculum on Low-Income SophomoreSummer ScholarsDr. Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University Marisa K. Orr is an Associate Professor in Engineering and Science Education with a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.Ms. Lauren Fogg, Louisiana Tech University Lauren Fogg is a 3rd-year Ph.D. student in Engineering with a concentration in Engineering Education at Louisiana Tech University. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Her research interests are diversity, gender equity
making sure every student graduate and the course curriculum and all that stuff.Drawing from our findings, EIF are not just restricted to their primary duty of teaching, they arealso involved in multiple other roles across the leadership spectrum in engineering education.One of the EIF that typifies this is Victor. Victor is the associate department chair; as such, heenumerates the number of leadership roles he takes on in his department. I'm the associate chair in the department, I am in charge of the undergraduate curriculum. I support several of the tasks such as scheduling, managing personnel, laboratories. Also, I am, in part of academics, I'm an ABET accredited program evaluator. So, during the last cycle, I
Paper ID #40726Mycorrhiza Framework: towards an Engineering Education framework forSocial and Environmental JusticeJorge A Cristancho, Purdue Engineering Education Jorge A. Cristancho studied Electronic and Computer Engineering and using bioinspired methods, he received a master’s in Electronic Engineering and Computers on Control and Automation at Los Andes University. Curious about teaching, he formally started as a teaching assistant in 2011 and continued as a teacher at three different universities in Colombia. He is a second-year Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Purdue University. He keeps a balanced life
, mathematics, engineering andarts, and greater focus on the Design Process through activities such as Rube Goldbergchallenges and the Dyson Project.13 One STEM related hands-on project is an invention project.Students are challenged to find a solution to a problem by creating/designing something that willmake someone’s life easier.ResultsThe statement: “Assessment of curriculum changes based on the field trip, student reflectiveessays, and future attendance at middle and high school STEM magnets will demonstrate theimportance of collaboration between universities and elementary and middle school programs(especially STEM focused programs) on engagement with STEM disciplines in the future,” waspresented as part of the abstract. These visits to The
range of available services, resources are frequently under-utilized (especially amongthose who would benefit most) [20]. Even though some degree of siloing occurs in most collegesand universities, research suggests that institutions can improve coordination and communicationby integrating services and collaborating to support student success through a more horizontal,holistic, and coordinated approach [16]. An important part of this change is addressing campusculture and how leaders support and work towards equity and incorporate collaborative strategies[21]. Holcombe and Kezar [14] call for creating a "unified community of support" that will worktogether to break down barriers and support students. Our research empirically examines the
Paper ID #27251Board 69: Integrating Computational Thinking, Engineering Design, andEnvironmental Science through Smart GreenhousesDavid W Jackson, Boston College, Lasell College, and Waltham (MA) Public Schools David W. Jackson is a PhD student in Curriculum & Instruction at Boston College, an Adjunct Professor with Lasell College, and an After-School STEM Coordinator with Waltham (MA) Public Schools.Helen Zhang, Boston College Helen Zhang is a senior research associate working at the Lynch School of Education, Boston College. Her research interest includes science education, design thinking, and learning from failure.Prof
with the knowledgeand tools necessary for success in their chosen careers. In the realm of engineering, artificialintelligence (AI) has emerged as a crucial tool, demanding integration into educational settings.While challenges exist, the benefits of incorporating AI into the classroom far outweigh the risks.In engineering education, AI offers significant advantages when introduced thoughtfully. In anintroduction to computer programming class, three primary benefits of AI were highlighted.Firstly, AI can generate code based on simple prompts, introducing students to promptengineering—an essential skill in modern programming. Although not mandatory at thefreshman level, this exposure lays the groundwork for efficient prompt creation in later
Paper ID #15908Multidisciplinary Vertically Integrated Project (VIP) Teams at the Universityof Hawaii: Challenges and SynergyDr. A Zachary Trimble, University of Hawaii at Manoa A Zachary Trimble is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and self described Gizmolo- gist. Zac received his bachelor’s from the University of Utah and both his Masters’ and PhD from Mas- sachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for his work on Vibration Energy Harvesting. Currently Zac is pursuing research in precision astronomical instruments, Anisotropy in 3D printing, Frequency Tuning of Vibration Energy Harvesters, automating
to develop an inclusive curriculum and classroom. The students of color in these classrooms also tend to do better academically in the field, in comparison to their peers who do not have such an opportunity to learn in this manner. Thus, it is imperative to examine how professional development experiences can be transformative learning experiences for STEM faculty, and what viewpoints, if any, these faculty bring into their learning of topics related to access, diversity, equity, and inclusion for students of color. With the goal of further uncovering the ways in which inclusive teaching and learning practices can become an integral part of STEM classrooms, this paper presentation provides a framework for
experiments, the wiring of sensors to amicrocontroller board and the open source program coding were all valuable learningexperience to students. As a result of the success of this activity, in supporting STEMeducation, made the local government initiate the process to include Space Education aspart of the curriculum initiatives. Keywords—HAB, STEM, Space Education, Open Source Hardware, Low Cost)I. INTRODUCTION In spite of the early creation of the Paraguayan Space Agency by congress in 2014, Law5151/14, [1] it didn’t start office up until 2017 by executive order Act 6466/17 and Act 7364/17.During this period of time, by initiative of academia, i.e. Facultad Politecnica UniversidadNacional de Asuncion (FPUNA), an attempt to conduct a near
take advantage of games tosignificantly improve students’ comprehension in the process of learning knowledge 5 whileincreasing their focus retention. Moreover, by simulating real-world biological scenarios, studentscan learn while experiencing a high level of engagement.Consistency with established curriculaIn addition to innovative systems, we will not abandon valuable traditional educational methods.We will therefore also ensure that our system is in line with the principles of basic education. Thisis because only by integrating the learning platform with the established curriculum can weensure a balanced and comprehensive educational experience. To this end, we will conductnumerous workshops with students and teachers to evaluate and
. Contemporaneously, this lab has also hosted an NSF/REU sitesince 2011 [1, 3, 13].Professional Development ReviewProfessional development (PD) is required of many teachers. Teacher PD has been shown toimprove student achievement in science [14], and PD is considered imperative to the realizationof standards in curriculum [15]. Teachers are typically required to earn a certain number ofcontinuing education credits (CEUs) as part of their work contract. CEUs may be earned anumber of ways, including workshops and courses at nearby institutions, however this can beproblematic. One-shot workshops designed for teacher enrichment can be useful, howeverlonger-term PD programs are required to support standards which reach all students [15]. Thelimitations of the
design with respect to disability inhuman factors engineering disciplines [13]. Dong describes challenges for integrating inclusivedesign into curriculum, namely class size limitations and user integration into course materials[14]. In this practice paper, human centered design is the design framework chosen as it allowsfor a user-first approach to engineering design, often missed in undergraduate curriculum, whileproviding a scaffolding for connecting the implications of engineering to social justice.2 Course Design2.1 Instructor Team PositionalityThe instructor team was comprised of two individuals: a faculty member and an instructionaldesigner. The faculty member is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering. She primarilyteaches
Paper ID #20166Using Lean Start-Up Approach to Integrate Engineering Education with En-trepreneurship Practices at Middle SchoolsDr. Jidong Huang, California State University, Fullerton Dr. Jidong Huang is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at California State University, Fullerton. His research had been supported by National Science Foundation (NSF), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and multiple private companies. Currently, his research interests are focused on innovative approches for STEM learning; robotics; the design of high-precision, integrated navigation sys- tem with high integrity; and their
STEM Education Concentration. As an educator for over 20 years, Dr. Meadows has experience teaching as well as designing and facilitating professional development for both K-12 and higher education. Her primary research interests are in interdisciplinary teaching and learning, STEM curriculum and assessment, STEM teacher education, and informal STEM education. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 The Next Frontier: Integrating Spatial Reasoning in a First-Year Engineering Graphics CourseThe construct of spatial reasoning encompasses our abilities to solve problems of navigation;recognize relevant spatial patterns or details
this research, students willbe able to maximize their learning and become better prepared for upper-year undergraduatestudies and their careers in industry as mechanical design engineers [8].Keywords: self-efficacy, computer-aided design (CAD), three-dimensional modeling,engineering design1.0 IntroductionIn our fast-paced world, the demand for innovation indicates the need for well-trained engineers,equipped with the technical skills and confidence to design products efficiently. Computer-aideddesign (CAD) software is a modern tool that enables engineers to design complex systems,through the creation of three-dimensional (3D) models. CAD is integrated broadly intoengineering curriculums across various institutions [9]. To be accepted into an
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