-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
Department of Engineering Education where she has also served in key leadership positions. Dr. Matusovich is recognized for her research and leadership related to graduate student mentoring and faculty development. She won the Hokie Supervisor Spotlight Award in 2014, received the College of Engineering Graduate Student Mentor Award in 2018, and was inducted into the Virginia Tech Academy of Faculty Leadership in 2020. Dr. Matusovich has been a PI/Co-PI on 19 funded research projects including the NSF CAREER Award, with her share of funding being nearly $3 million. She has co-authored 2 book chapters, 34 journal publications, and more than 80 conference papers. She is recognized for her research and teaching, including
its own unique way, adapting it to fitthe specific context and demands of the field. In their final year, all students complete a capstonecourse, which allows students to apply their accumulated knowledge in a practical, project-basedcontext. Students are required to not only focus on the technical aspects of design, but also theethical and societal implications of their decisions, as per ABET requirements.The Engineering Ethics Reasoning Instrument (EERI) was assigned as a homework assignmentfor data collection purposes. This instrument measures two key metrics: the P score and the N2score. The EERI was administered as a mandatory component of required courses in both thefirst and fourth years of the undergraduate engineering curriculum. The
Paper ID #42347Gender Equity in Higher-Education Institutions: An Analysis of StudentPerceptions in an Engineering School in ChileProf. Camila Zapata-Casabon, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile Master in Marketing and Market Research from the University of Barcelona, Spain. Industrial Civil Engineer from the Universidad del B´ıo-B´ıo. She has three diplomas in the areas of coaching, digital marketing and equality and empowerment of women. Her professional experience is linked to higher education as a project engineer and university management in the public and private area. Teacher at different universities in matters of
component for innovation in theindustry [33]. Traditional engineering programs do not adequately prepare students to be designengineers. Despite advances in engineering education, there is a substantial disconnect betweenengineering education and the practice of engineering, that includes teamwork, collaboration,business and marketing skills in addition to traditional engineering skills [31], [33]. In the ABETCriteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, to prepare engineering students for industry,creativity was highlighted in the engineering curriculum, as a necessary element foraccreditation, where ABET defined engineering design as an iterative process leading to aproduct or solution of the highest possible quality [34].Project-based learning
) Fluid Dynamics Technical Committee provided the list of CFD-relatedconcepts and different approaches to introduce CFD into a undergraduate engineeringcurriculum [1]. Integrating CFD topics into a fluid mechanics course is a suitable approach tobenefit engineering students in general, while a separate CFD course is more appropriate toengineering students who are interested in CFD research or careers. [2] and [3] designed separateundergraduate CFD courses and provided the detailed information on course contents andassigned projects. There are a number of studies that integrated CFD topics into theirundergraduate fluid mechanics courses to increase students understanding of flow behaviors( [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9]). In the present study, the
, particularly for international students. He aims to help students improve intercultural competency and teamwork competency by interventions, counseling, pedagogy, and tool selection to promote DEI. In addition, he also works on many research-to-practice projects to enhance educational technology usage in engineering classrooms and educational research. Siqing also works as the technical development and support manager at the CATME research group. He served as the ASEE Purdue Student Chapter President from 2022-2023, the Program Chair of ASEE Student Division, and Purdue ENE Graduate Committee Junior Chair.Dr. Moses Olayemi, University of Oklahoma Moses Olayemi is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Pathways at the
strategic dissemination via various media platforms,including China's influential graduate student recruitment system, it was anticipated that UGA'sreputation would be bolstered among millions of prospective Chinese students and parents.BUCT, as a national key university under the Ministry of Education, boasts exceptionalprograms in bioengineering and materials science and engineering, attracting top-tier talent fromChina and East Asian countries. Collaborative programs with UGA were poised to attract evenmore high-caliber candidates, enriching both institutions. Moreover, in addition to teaching,faculty members from both universities could work together on joint research projects,supervising graduate students, publishing research papers, and
the value of the oral exams for professionalism and oralcommunication skills. For example (emphasis added): “(The oral exam) tested in a more realistic way” “My intern project meetings were similar to the oral exam.” “Better practical use than written exams ... which are useless the day after the exam” 60% 50% 45.6% 40% 32.7% 30% 17.7% 20% 10% 2.4% 1.5% 0% Wr Def Wr Some Same Oral Some Oral Def Figure 1: Survey Results for the
at University of Wisconsin – Platteville. He received his Ph.D. in Systems and Engineering Management from Texas Tech University. Gana’s research interests are in engineering education, learning analytics, and novel use of data analytics in decision making.Ingrid Scheel, Oregon State University Ingrid Scheel is a Project Instructor at Oregon State University. She emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in her courses. Scheel volunteers for organizations including but not limited to: ChickTech, Tech Trek, Willamette Innovator’s Network, InnovationX, Redefining Women in Tech, and the Society of Women Engineers. She is the past president of Optica, Columbia Section, and contributes to the
paying specialattention to the mentoring, training, and recruitment of the underrepresented population inSTEM, especially women and minorities. This paper presents program details and recentevaluation results.IntroductionThe number of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs in the UnitedStates is growing faster than ever. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, while totalemployment is projected to increase by 2.8% from 2022 to 2032, STEM jobs are expected togrow 10.8% during the same period [1]. This translates into more than one million new STEMjobs in the American labor market over the next 10 years. This demand for STEM graduates isof interest to many colleges and universities, where the focus has been on
Track 1, I-Corps, and I-Corps for Learning) as principal investigator. She transitioned to tenure track in Fall 2022 to pursue her research interests in convergence in engineering education, global engineering education, and social issues in STEM research and practice. Recently, she has taken on new NSF projects to broaden participation in quantum engineering (IUSE Level 3), research abroad (IRES Track 1), and use-inspired research (Convergence Accelerator Track I). Having grown up in Australia, Canada, Korea, and Germany, she speaks three languages. Leveraging her international connections, she has served in leadership positions in the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA, Vice President
first-hand the ways in whichgrades are centralized in our students’ educational experiences (positive and negative emotions,focus on points/scores over learning and growth, etc.). Recently we have observed how thecentralization of grades to students’ experiences has negatively impacted their engagement andwork in project-based courses. Students have seemed to procrastinate PBL course work toprioritize other courses, disengage with lessons in class to complete homework for other courses,or even not attend class sessions to study for an upcoming quiz or test in a different subject.When addressing these concerns with students, they often offer explanations that relate to theirneed for a good grade in another course (such as calculus, physics, or