, particularly at the post-secondary level?If Dewey [21] is correct in asserting that all experience becomes through continuity andinteraction, then education must tend to these elements. How do educators choose strategically tobuild upon student experiences over time? How do educators assemble the right environment,comprising subjects and objects that, through interaction, lead to the greatest positive growth?Here, I am most interested in the second question. In agreement with Dewey, the significance ofthe experience is going to depend upon how well students are grounded in a shared “socialenterprise.” This is not the kind of enterprise that one should associate with business orentrepreneurialism. It is, rather, enterprise as a complex project or
iron and steel production,cement manufacture, pulp and paper manufacture, food processing, brewing and chemicalproduction [11].The question we aimed to address in this study was “will civil engineering students’ attitudestowards chemistry and abilities to apply chemistry improve after analyzing a high-profile casestudy related to environmental problems?” Our hypothesis was that student chemistryperformance and self-reported attitudes about chemistry in an introductory environmentalengineering course are improved by a thorough analysis of a high-profile and compelling casestudy, in this case the Flint Water Crisis.ApproachPast learning outcomes and activities. This project aims to address cognitive and affectivechallenges associated with
at the University of Delaware. She received her Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University. An organizational sociologist, Dr. Vican in- vestigates the adoption and implementation of new employment practices and corporate social behaviors. Across her research, Dr. Vican explores how organizational policies and practices, managerial behavior, and workplace culture shape individual career outcomes as well as broader patterns of labor market in- equality. Her current research includes a qualitative study of corporate diversity management strategies and a series of mixed-methods projects on diversity in the academic workforce.Prof. Yvette A Jackson, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Yvette Jackson, Professor of
through self-efficacy and funds of knowledge [8], [9], and how theyexperience engineering by looking at specific experiences in engineering research settings,design teams, and other personal campus experiences [10]–[14]. Researchers have also looked atinclusive values of peer educators, engineering identities, and first years’ behaviors [15]–[17].There has also been work looking specifically at retention practices for underrepresented groups,such as inclusive environments in first-year classes and reviewing the successes and challengesin this type of work [18]–[20]. Higher education studies have also looked specifically at how toimprove teaching in STEM, with different teaching styles such as Project Based Learning.Higher education
Accelerator is the Design Thinking Process developed by the Hasso-Plattner Institute ofDesign at Stanford, in which students are encouraged to empathize, define, ideate, prototype, andtest their inventions [5]. The learning objectives for students in the Summer Accelerator mirrorthose set out for students participating in the year-long program, including: choosing a problemand writing a problem statement about how people experience this problem; ideating solutions tothat problem that are better or less expensive than devices that are currently available; sketchingand making a prototype of their idea; obtaining feedback through conferencing and user surveys;and presenting their project to an audience through a “pitch.”Students in the Summer
for women than men [8].Since 2011, researchers at our institution have been studying the impact of gender-specificinterventions in computing and cybersecurity on the self-efficacy of girls and women incomputing. Mississippi State University’s (MSU) Bulldog Bytes K-12 computing andcybersecurity outreach program has engaged over 1000 informal computer science learners since2013 [4,9,10,11]. With increasing gaps between the number of computer science graduates and thenumber of unfilled jobs in computing, it is imperative that we discover opportunities for increasingentry and retention of persons traditionally underrepresented on computing pathways.For this project, the authors considered best practices from Bulldog Bytes
, paying particular attention to the time perspective they situated their responses.Methodology and MethodsThis study used mixed methods to answer our research question. A mixed methods research studyintegrates qualitative and quantitative approaches to obtain breadth and depth [25]. We collectedquantitative and qualitative data from engineering students at one Hispanic-Serving Institution(HSI) in the Southwest, who were enrolled in Statics, Strength of Materials, and EmbeddedSystems courses. The three courses were selected as part of a larger project to decrease the highDFW rate, or rate at which students fail or withdraw from a course, by restructuring the curriculuminto mastery-based grading [26]. However, the data presented in this paper is
Paper ID #42823Apoyando y Modificando el Curr´ıculo: Supporting our Next Generation LatinxSTEM StudentsMayrismir Cordero, MPA, Palo Alto College Mayrismir Cordero obtained her Master’s Degree in Public Administration from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. She knows and understands that student success is a collaborative effort. Her project management and organizational skills have led her to design programs that lead and serve a large community of multidimensional learners. After 17 years in education, her love for students, her connection with faculty and her shared identity as a Latina with the Hispanic/Latino
was correlated negatively with intercultural growth.Awareness of professional growth Of the 42 students in the 2022-2023 cohort, 11 not only took courses in their secondlanguage and in their engineering discipline during the Fall semester of their study abroad butalso availed themselves of the opportunity to complete credit bearing research projects in atechnical institute at their various partner universities; 7 more chose a research project in auniversity or private institute instead of an internship in a company for the second half of theiryear abroad. Doing research in a team was new for some. JD, for example, a student with a solidacademic record of As, Bs, occasional Cs and a 104.85 IDI score prior to his abroad sojournrelated
interests are in mechatronics, regenerative power, and multidisciplinary engineering.Dr. Alyson G. Eggleston, Penn State University Alyson Eggleston is an Associate Professor in the Penn State Hershey College of Medicine and Director of Evaluation for the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Her research and teaching background focuses on program assessment, STEM technical communication, industry-informed curricula, and educational outcomes veteran and active duty students.Dr. Catherine Mobley, Clemson University Catherine Mobley, Ph.D., is a Professor of Sociology at Clemson University. She has over 30 years experience in project and program evaluation and has worked for a variety of consulting firms
, and the assignment learning outcomes. WATTS research was funded by a National Science Foundation (NSF) Improving UndergraduateSTEM Education (IUSE) collaborative grant (award #s 2013467, 2013496, & 2013541). The results ofthis research demonstrated statistically significant improvements in student technical writing [1]. Theseimprovements can be attributed to the WATTS-trained tutors who provide appropriate feedback to thestudents during their tutoring sessions. This team’s research has explored changes between pre-tutoring and post-tutoring assignments anddemonstrates that, while the writing improves, it is still a challenge to engage students in revising theirwork. During the WATTS research project, students took writing assignment
Project (2018). 5. Cheryan, S., Master, A. & Meltzoff, A. N. Cultural stereotypes as gatekeepers: increasing girls’ interest in computer science and engineering by diversifying stereotypes. Front. Psychol. 6, (2015). 6. Boucher, K. L. & Murphy, M. C. Why so few? The role of social identity and situational cues in understanding the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields. in Self and social identity in educational contexts 93–111 7. Malone, K. R. & Barabino, G. Narrations of race in STEM research settings: Identity formation and its discontents. Sci. Educ. 93, 485–510 (2009). 8. Sparks, D. M. Navigating STEM-worlds: Applying a lens of intersectionality to the career identity
Audrey Boklage, PhD University of Texas at AustinIntroductionWhat is a makerspace?Academic makerspaces are prevalent in institutions across the world; specifically inundergraduate engineering programs. Makerspaces are informal, opt-in STEM (science,technology, engineering, mathematics) spaces and are increasingly recognized for their potentialto increase student access to and engagement with STEM (e.g., Martin, 2015, Roldan et al.,2018, Wilkczynski et al, 2019). Over the past two decades, research has highlighted the benefitsof makerspaces, including engineering specific skills, such as prototyping, supporting studentdesign projects, entrepreneurship, and innovation, (Forest et al., 2014; Wilczynski et al., 2016
well in the course. We foundthat over all students who spend more time do not do better in the course perhaps becausetheir time is not spent effectively. Yet, students who spend more time on practice examsperformed better in the class. This is especially true for students who come into the coursewith low expectation to do well. In future work, we plan to examine how we might turn thisinformation into an intervention.5 AcknowledgementsWe would like to acknowledge the Grainger College of Engineering Strategic InstructionalInitiatives (SIIP) program for the funding for this project. We would also like to thank ourSIIP Education Innovation Fellow, Ashlynn Stillwell, for her guidance and support.References[1] E.L. Deci and R.M. Ryan. 2012. Self
institution. Different departments offer different sections of this course,with each section having up to 80 students. All sections are project-based, operating on adesign-build-test framework. We created our section with the intent to teach students theimportance of engaging with publics and communities as part of the engineering design process.While such engagement is increasingly becoming the norm for the design of smaller, and lesscomplex systems, the designers of complex sociotechnical systems – transportation and energysystems being two key examples – seldom engage with communities during the process oftechnology development. This is especially the case for energy technologies and facilities. Thesesystems have but a handful of ‘users’ in the
of leadership, project management, accountability, andsolutions-focused mental posture are a natural fit for the engineering field—a match that studentveterans can use to build a sense of ‘belonging’ as they transition.1. Background - Student VeteransStudent veterans are older, post-traditional students who pursue higher education [1-2]. Ohlandreports that economics plays a major role for non-traditional students, and especially for studentveterans. It is the primary factor to return to school, where to attend, and what degree program tostudy [3]. Institution preference is often affected by proximity to current location and to family,cost and reputation. Student veterans are motivated by career opportunities, self-improvementand personal
supporting STEM faculty on STEM education research projects.Dr. Sharon Miller, Purdue University Sharon Miller, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University. She received a BS degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Purdue University and MS and PhD degrees in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Her educational efforts focus on biomedical engineering discipline-based educational research, including design self-efficacy, project-based learning, critical reflection in ethics, and high-impact practices. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Work in Progress: A Multi-level Undergraduate Curricular
engineering design, collaboration in engineering, decision making in engineering teams, and elementary engineering education.Dr. Adetoun Yeaman, Northeastern University Adetoun Yeaman is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the First Year Engineering Program at Northeastern University. Her research interests include empathy, design education, ethics education and community engagement in engineering. She currently teaches Cornerstone of Engineering, a first-year two-semester course series that integrates computer programming, computer aided design, ethics and the engineering design process within a project based learning environment. She was previously an engineering education postdoctoral fellow at Wake Forest University
mechanical engineering and minor in Data Science. He has been assisting Dr. Huihui Qi at the Engineering Pedagogy and Design Lab, with the work of processing and analyzing data from survey responses to study the impact of oral exams on students’ learning.Prof. Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego Curt Schurgers is a Teaching Professor in the UCSD Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. His research and teaching are focused on course redesign, active learning, and project-based learning. He also co-directs a hands-on undergraduate research program called Engineers for Exploration, in which students apply their engineering knowledge to problems in exploration and conservation.Marko V. Lubarda
– Internship in SpainDear Mr. and Mrs. Vvvv Z.,My name is Nnnn and I was born in Fort Worth, Texas but lived most of my life inArlington Texas. Before attending Texas Tech, I was a student athlete at Ttttt Junior College.I chose to have my international experience in Madrid, Spain due to the language and I was alsovery interested in learning about the Spanish culture. My abroad experience consisted of aninternship at Touza Architectos, I was also taking an online class that helped me with my internship.For my internship I was assigned a project that dealt with two skyline buildings that were scheduledto be completed in September of 2022. Besides gaining work experience I was able to overcome anynervousness about working in a professional environment
. In a successful andeffective managed retreat proposal, the solution offered must be sustainable environmentally, socially,and economically. Sound managed retreat proposals also require comprehensive policies that ensurethat the rights of all parties affected are upheld. Those who relocate must be guaranteed clean water,nutritious food, and safe housing—all at reasonable cost. Truly equitable and sustainable managedretreat calls for dialog and collaboration between community members and leaders, politicians, cityplanners, engineers, and environmentalists. Engaged committees with diverse perspectives are criticalto the success of any managed retreat project. This study seeks to highlight risks and outlinesopportunities associated with managed
Paper ID #40671Advancing Inclusion: A Professional Development Series for Faculty at aHispanic Serving InstitutionDr. Dianne Delima, University of California, Irvine Dr. Dianne G. Delima is the Project Policy Analyst for The Institute for Meaningful Engagement (TIME). Dr. Delima received her doctorate in Higher and Postsecondary Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she focused on the learning experiences of first-generation college-going students of color and faculty members’ use of a funds of knowledge approach for teaching in college classrooms. Her research has been published in College Teaching and
completedactivating different sounds and musical notes in theirScratch programs! This project fuses art and musiccomposition in an incredibly inventive way. 10 Foiled @Mon View Housing ProjectsIn a similar workshops, students construct foil sculpturesthat connect to the Makey Makey invention kit andScratch to trigger sounds and music when touched. Theirimaginations shape both the 3D artwork and the soundsthey design. 11 AMAZE-ing Creations @ beSocial CharlotteAnd one of my favorites, students code maze games inScratch using arrow keys to move characters through thelevels. The students created a game controller out ofPlay-Doh which when
focuses on how school structure and curricular emphases both result from and perpetuate social inequalities.Dr. Emily Knaphus-Soran, University of Washington Emily Knaphus-Soran is a Senior Research Scientist at the Center for Evaluation and Research for STEM Equity (CERSE) at the University of Washington. She works on the evaluation of several projects aimed at improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.Pauline Charlotte Dott, University of Washington Pauline C. Dott is a Ph.D. candidate in Learning Sciences and Human Development at the University of Washington in Seattle. She received her BS in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas at Austin and her M.Ed. from the University of
hypothetical prompt implicitly and automaticallyelicits one’s beliefs, attitudes, and capabilities toward the behavior in question. Thisquantification of intentions serves as a crucial step in the operationalization process, facilitatingthe empirical examination of these psychological constructs.Intentions provide the starting point for investigating behaviors, framing the various attitudes,beliefs, and controls that impact the behavioral decision-making process. However, intentionsalone are insufficient in predicting behaviors; a student might fail to complete assigned tasks ontime due to unexpected project challenges, even if they have strong intentions to meet deadlines.The following sections break down the components that guide intention
and I started to take women of color and other marginalized identities under my wings as a gratitude to my mentors. (Author 2) For me, being international plays a significant role in my life as an engineering education scholar. As someone who has lived and worked in different countries, I bring a diverse perspective to my research, teaching, and interactions within the academic community. My international background influences how I approach topics in the classroom and in my scholarly work. Engaging in collaborative research projects with colleagues from around the world has deepened my appreciation for the interconnectedness of global issues in engineering education. Also, recent global events
experience with circuits.Demographic information was collected using the Comprehensive Assessment of Team MemberEffectiveness (CATME) teaming software. CATME is a web-based application developed byresearchers at Purdue University to improve the effectiveness of student teams in collaborativelearning environments [34]. Students were required to collectively complete thirteen weeklyhomework assignments and one group project in the collaborative learning framework.Additionally, students were encouraged to prepare for exams as a group. However, aside fromthis collaborative approach to coursework and study, students were required to individuallycomplete two midterm exams and a final exam.Participants and Data CollectionPre- and post-course surveys were
techniques.The SLG programming followed the same outline of the lead author’s learning theory course andtherefore did not include much discussion regarding facilitation of this modality.Lessons LearnedDuring the summer of 2023, we embarked on our first iteration of our CoP and SLG. We cameinto this project with a shared hypothesis that there is a missing focus on the science of learning,including the impact of interactions between faculty and students, in faculty development. Webelieve this is a key factor in why there is limited change in faculty beliefs and behaviorsregarding teaching and learning as a result of faculty development programs.Elements of our CoP programming that were successful as reported by our first cohort ofparticipants included
National Science Foundation funded team in the USC College of Engineering. His research interests include cultural determinants of help seeking, strength-based crisis intervention, and college student wellness. Mr. Sookwah is a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina and a nationally certified counselor, serving through the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team and his private practice.Dr. Robert Petrulis Dr. Petrulis is an independent consultant specializing in education-related project evaluation and research. He is based in Columbia, South Carolina.Prof. Edward P Gatzke, University of South Carolina Ed Gatzke is currently the faculty Director for the LEAF Sustainability Living and Learning Community at