research is focused on mechatronics, digital manufacturing, digital thread, cyber physical systems, broadening participation, and engineering education. She is a Co-Director of Mechatronics and Digital Manufacturing Lab at ODU and a lead of Area of Specializa- tion Mechatronics Systems Design. She worked as a Visiting Researcher at Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Disputanta, VA on projects focusing on digital thread and cyber security of manufacturing systems. She has funded research in broadening participation efforts of underrepresented students in STEM funded by Office of Naval Research, focusing on mechatronic pathways. She is part of the ONR project related to the additive manufacturing training
from different universities,undeclared first-year students, and a few students in different majors, including students from theSustainable Urban Environments degree program who are required to take this class during theirfirst or second year,The objectives of the Introduction to Civil Engineering course are 1. List the subdisciplines of civil engineering, identify types of projects that engage each, and understand the multidisciplinary nature of most large infrastructure projects; 2. Explain the overall role of civil engineers in design and operation of urban infrastructure, with understanding of the range of typical day-to-day tasks and responsibilities; 3. Discuss the ethical responsibilities of engineers to their
and the ways in which this identity is influenced by students’ academic relationships, events, and expe- riences. Dr. McCall holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa D. McNair is a Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she also serves as Director of the Center for Research in SEAD Education at the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT). Her research interests include interdisciplinary collaboration, design education, communication studies, identity theory and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include exploring disciplines as cultures
appropriate.Beth, also cited discomfort while observing sexist encounters in her lab: In lab settings he'll probably give cool projects and big responsibility to the men in his lab, and then he'll have all of his technicians be women, and there's another situation here that makes me feel really uncomfortable where there's a professor that only accepts generally attractive, young women in his lab, and he treats them sexist. Samantha, described several racially-charged encounters with a technician in her lab thatwas really infuriating: He would say little things, you know? Like little things...one day he came in and he said, "Samantha, I uh.." we were talking about an instrument, and he said, "I saw this thing on
of vaccinationand disease transmission. Moreover, systemic reasoning about disease transmission andvaccination can be supported by creating, using, or evaluating computer models; however, thistype of engagement is infrequent in elementary pre-service teacher programs [3]. This work in progress is part of a larger design-based research project to implementcomputational modeling of complex phenomena in STEM education. In this single-implementation case study, the authors sought to use computational simulations to engagepreservice teachers in dialogue about the locally relevant issue of vaccination in K-12 schooling.The researchers built and used simulations of disease transmission and engaged teachers in a 3-hour lesson to determine
, and to evaluate the knowledge/power nexus when engaging incommunity engagement projects with indigenous communities.IntroductionThe Mbyá-Guaraní is an indigenous community in South America primarily located on theimposed geopolitical boundaries of the modern countries of Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil [2].The Mbyá-Guaraní communities are known for their subsistence practices since the times of theJesuit missions in South America. Some of these practices include the cultivation of corn,manioc, peanut, squash, watermelon, and beans among others [3]. The communities have alsothrived in this area due to their hunting, fishing, gathering, and handcrafting practices [2].Moreover, these communities have accumulated and culturally developed bodies of
graduate student population.In [18], programs at different universities that aim to support veterans in STEM were examined.With one exception, these programs focused exclusively on undergraduate students. Similarly, in[19] there was a focus on policies and support services for veterans in STEM. This work diddelve somewhat into the assets that veterans have as students, including persistence or “grit”,adaptability, and levels of motivation and maturity. The authors found that these students weresuccessful particularly in teamwork-based class projects. The examination of assets of militaryservice was further examined in [20], where it was found that while age itself did not appear tobe an asset, veteran status was; it was associated with
context (such as atschool) can stretch the imagination capacity of a student. Further assignments includedprofessional decisions that would have impacts on different stakeholders or scheduling ofconstruction projects. Finally, brief scenarios were provided of data being given to the student touse in their design (from a different discipline, from a different collaborating company, fromanother team member within their company). The students were asked whether they wouldblindly use the data in their analysis, and if that would be affected by how similar the data was topast projects, as well as who they believed would be liable if their design ultimately resulted in afailure due to errors in that data. Through imagination exercises that progress
in his department including; modified mastery learning in early engineering courses and a multi-year integrated system design (ISD) project for honors students. The ISD team currently has 50+ students working to design and build an electric bicycle and human powered vehi- cles. He is a mentor to mechanical engineering graduate teaching fellows. He is also active in technology adoption and support. Geoffrey holds a PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell University and Bachelor de- grees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from Cedarville University. His research interests are fo- cused on best practices for student learning and student success.Dr. Michele J. Grimm, Michigan State University
-related positions: he was the Research Officer on electron beam welding and freeforming of aerospace materi- als at the NRC-IAR-AMTC, and Post Doctoral Fellow at Sandia National Laboratories. He is leading research projects in two main fields: (1) additive manufacturing and joining of advanced materials, and (2) high heating rate sintering processes. He received several distinctions, including the ASM Bradley Stoughton Award for Young Teachers (2009), the METSOC Brimacombe Award (2011) and the AAC Donald I. Johnson Award (2014).Prof. Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico and Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago,Chile Genaro Zavala is a Full Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the
place that may mitigate adversarial exploits of AI algorithms andprevent AI algorithms themselves from being used to exploit vulnerable human populations.America’s Strategy for advancing STEM Education sets the goal that “all Americans will have alifelong access to high-quality STEM education and the United States will be the global leader inSTEM literacy, innovation, and employment.” 7 While the cost of tuition has increased threefoldin private institutions, and fourfold in public institutions (compared to 1974 levels 8), the averagemedian household income has remained stagnant 8,9. Furthermore, the time needed to attain ahigher education degree typically exceeds 52 months, well beyond the projected 48 months forwhich students aim 10. Given
use and purpose of exam wrappers inhigher education, followed by the unique design and purpose of modified exam wrapperactivities within the learning strategies course for students in the GELC at Clemson University.This section will include the specific processes utilized in the first and second iterations of theactivity. Then, the methods used to analyze the exam wrapper data will be explained, followedby results. Finally, a discussion outlining the meaning of the results and implications forpractitioners will be provided.Exam WrappersExams wrappers are often used as a tool to scaffold students’ evaluation of their preparation andperformance on graded assignments, including projects, quizzes, and exams. An exam wrapper istypically a
Paper ID #29074Fantastic Cheats- Where and how to find them? How to tackle them?Dr. Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Ashish Borgaonkar works as Asst. Professor of Engineering Education at the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Newark College of Engineering located in Newark, New Jersey. He has developed and taught several engineering courses primarily in first-year engineering, civil and environmental engineer- ing, and general engineering. He has won multiple awards for excellence in instruction. He also has worked on several research projects, programs, and initiatives to help students
Continuing Professional Development Division of the American Society for Engineering Education. Dr. Springer received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Purdue University, his MBA and Doctorate in Adult and Community Education with a Cognate in Executive Development from Ball State University. He is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR & SHRM-SCP), in Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR), and, in civil and domestic mediation. Dr. Springer is a State of Indiana Registered domestic mediator.Dr. Kathryne Newton, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Dr. Kathy Newton is an Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Faculty Success for the Purdue Poly- technic
STEM faculty; and 4) professional advice and career paths. The initial mentoringprogram design was developed through two Lean Six Sigma projects, where they collected voiceof the customer (mentors and mentees) data, and designed the program. The program waspiloted in Fall 2019, spearheaded by the Women Engineering Program in the School ofEngineering, the director and a student graduate assistant. The success of the pilot program wasassessed in three ways: 1) number of mentor/mentee pairs starting the program, compared to theinitial number interested; 2) retention of women in engineering and science during the programperiods; and 3) through mentor and mentee reflections. In the initial voice of customer datacollection, we identified 14 possible
, which may be correctedthrough further action in future research. One study, for instance, used examples of well-knownengineers to successfully counter cultural stereotypes held by teachers in fields likeenvironmental engineering and bioengineering [27] [28]. Extracurricular enrichments such assummer camps [29] or in-classroom hands-on projects for middle school students have also beenused to positively influence the perception of engineering by a grade-school audience. Outreachprograms that target specifically one, often underrepresented, demographic, such as secondaryschool girls, have also been developed and utilized [30] [31]. However, the existence of thesestereotypes is only recognized due to previous research about the perception of
, Jerome P. and Keltie, Richard F. Calculus Intervention for First-Semester En- gineering Students. College of Engineering, North Carolina State University, 2005. http: //soa.asee.org/paper/conference/paper- view.cfm?id=220303. Hensel, Robin, Sigler, J. Ryan, and Lowery, Andrew. AC 2008-2079: Breaking the Cycle of Calculus Failure: Models of Early Math Intervention to Enhance Engineering Retention. West Virginia University. ASEE 2008. http://soa.asee.org/paper/conference/paper-view. cfm?id=87604. Koch, Darryl, and Herrin, Gary D. Intervention Strategy for Improving Success Rates in Calculus. University of Michigan. ASEE 2006. http://soa.asee.org/paper/conference/ paper- view.cfm?id=9775. Has the calculus reform project improved
, Construction Engineering, Construction EngineeringTechnology, etc.) by various departments and colleges (Applied Science, Engineering, Business,Management, etc.). To recognize CM as a STEM field, more specifically an engineering field, thedefinition of “engineering” by Lucas and Dobrijevic as “the application of science andmathematics to solve problems” [9] is considered. While CM students do apply science andmathematics to develop cost estimates and schedules, it should be also noted that successfulconstruction relies on the application of several other engineering concepts including statics,dynamics, structures, hydraulics, and soils analysis. Graduates of CEPs must understand how theseconcepts apply to the construction projects which are undertaken
problems step by step. Each class is 50 minutes long, and it meetsthree times a week. Class time includes a brief lecture from the instructor about the day's topicand related real-world examples, followed by a session where students solve problems.In the summer of 2020, the Mechanics of Materials course was chosen to undergo a redesign aspart of the "INCLUDE, Beyond Accommodation: Leveraging Neurodiversity for EngineeringInnovation" research project. This project was supported by the Engineering Education Centersof the National Science Foundation. Its goal was to revolutionize engineering education andfoster an inclusive environment that supports learners with neurodiversity. While universaldesign principles can make courses accessible to everyone
complementary disciplines. At the beginning of eachacademic year, social events were hosted to help new HAIS students assimilate into the learningcommunity. At the end of each semester, research teams met to present progress and findings fortheir projects in a mini research conference-style session. HAIS scholars across all five years ofdata reported high levels of satisfaction with the HAIS program in general, with the researchteam and mentoring rated higher than study halls. SOC was consistently rated as high, andSTEM Affinity as measured by the STEM Affinity Scale, was also consistently high.I. Introduction There are well-known and widespread issues that come with recruiting and retaining adiverse group of students into STEM (science
. The ADALM 1000 is aUSB-powered educational device that is been used to teach Ohm’s Law and other basic electricalengineering topics. The ADALM 1000 was specifically used for several projects because of itsmultipurpose function. When combined with ALICE (A Learning Interface for CircuitExploration) software, students may create signals, measure voltages, and see real-time circuitbehaviors, which makes hands-on learning easier (Figure 5). The ADALM 1000 can be used tomeasure the currents that arise from applying various voltages across a resistor in an Ohm’s Lawexperiment. Plotting these measurements helps students better comprehend electrical resistance byallowing them to see the linear relationship between voltage and current, as stated in
social, ethical, and environmental dimensions of their future roles as engineers, fostering a sense of responsibility and promoting socially conscious practices within the field. ● Learning how to learn – the framework and the case studies analyzed will provide students with the proper foundational knowledge necessary to recognize and avoid inequities in future infrastructure projects. They will also encourage students to be intentional and continue to seek additional knowledge and connections to solve problems they can relate to and care about.ResultsAs the authors engaged in discussions about how to develop the framework presented in thispaper, they identified foundational building blocks to define equitable
%, respectively (ASEE,2019). The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2019) projected higher job growth for computationalroles (12%) compared to mechanical, electrical, and computer hardware engineering (4-6%).Reflecting this demand, computer science and computer engineering faculty emerged with thehighest salaries in academia, surpassing their engineering counterparts (ASEE, 2022).These disciplinary distinctions permeate beyond academic and professional spheres, influencingsocialization, enrollment, and persistence, and carrying significant implications forunderrepresented groups. Hocker and colleagues (2019) pinpoint challenges in academiacontributing to a noteworthy doctoral dropout rate in engineering, particularly impacting womenand URMs. The prevalence
psychosocial outcomes it becomes increasingly important to examinepotential links between students identifying as having a disability and their sense of belonging.Coupled with the understanding that enrollment of students with disabilities is increasing inpostsecondary STEM programs, this paper presents findings of the link between disabilityidentity and sense of belonging as part of a larger research project investigating student outcomesof engineering undergraduate students (NCSES, 2023). This preliminary work is guided by thefollowing research question: is there a link between students' disability status and undergraduateengineering students’ sense of belonging? MethodSample and Procedures Data for
faculty in the development of this positive cultureprovides students with healthy role models who underpin academic and personal success.This project takes place at Western Washington University (WWU), a public institution withapproximately 16,000 full-time undergraduate students and 160 academic programs. TheEngineering & Design Department (ENGD) offers four undergraduate-only programs: Electrical& Computer Engineering (EECE), Manufacturing Engineering (MFGE), Polymer MaterialsEngineering (PME), and Industrial Design (ID). Students first enroll as pre-majors in thedepartment and then apply for the major, typically in their second year. There are approximately230 major-level students and 250 pre-major students.Over the past 5 years, the
academic disciplines. This understanding is critical to ensuring that students from allbackgrounds are appropriately supported in pursuing their degrees and faculty are equipped todiscuss these topics with their students. In this pilot project, researchers from RowanUniversity’s College of Engineering and College of Education who were interested in exploringDEIJ implementation in the classroom in a cross-collaborative manner explored the followingresearch questions: (1) What level of relevance do faculty members place on DEIJ as part oftheir degree program curriculum? and (2) How do faculty members’ conceptions of DEIJcompare across disciplines?There is scant literature on faculty members' conceptions of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, andJustice
eventually led her to a position in IT for a semiconductor IP start-up. Fast forward through coast-to-coast moves to Boston, San Diego and finally Rochester, Kathy spent many years in the fitness industry while raising her daughter, wearing every hat from personal trainer and cycling instructor to owner and director of Cycledelic Indoor Cycling Studio. Kathy draws upon these many diverse career and life experiences while directing WE@RIT. In the spring of 2020, Kathy earned her Master of Science degree in Program Design, Analysis & Manage- ment through RIT’s School of Individualized Study, combining concentrations in Project Management, Analytics and Research, & Group Leadership and Development. An unabashed
agenda toconfront social oppression at whatever levels it occurs [22, p.9]. The lead author is an outsider toengineering and comes from the discipline of education– more specifically a critical and focusedon racial literacy. It was his task to examine engineering culture through the literature inengineering/education and Whiteness. The themes that emerged might often be seen simply asproblems the discipline faces rather than their own findings. In this paper, we follow Jerry Rosiek and Kathy Kinslow (2016) in choosing to capitalizeBlack but not white, because “Capitalized, it signifies a conscious project of resistinginstitutionalized racism. We chose not to capitalize “white” because at this point in our historythere is no collective
attendees responded Post-Conference Focus Groups 18 attendees participatedSurvey InstrumentThe main contribution of this paper is a summary of participant satisfaction and effectiveness in reachingthe conference goal, conducted based on the post-conference survey. The post-conference survey wasadministered to all 444 attendees at the end of the conference. 161 attendees provided feedback on thepost-conference survey. To develop the survey, the evaluation team first referenced priorities and goalsof the surveys discussed during the project launch, reviewed the evaluation questions in the projectnarrative, and mapped the evaluation questions with the overall research questions of the project. Ageneral inductive approach
systemcommunications [18]. SDR technology has the advantage of building multiple wirelesscommunication prototypes by only modifying a few lines of software which is optimal forengaging students who can probe communications theory in the real transmitter and receiverhardware[19]. The RELIA project is open source and educators will be able to replicate thesoftware, and the setup and use it in their institution with the open-source WebLab-Deusto9software.From “Analyzing Internet quality Theme 2 - Off-line and alternative options,” students discuss thechallenges of setting up a RL using devices other than laptops, particularly in areas with unstableinternet connections. These issues are a guide to developing an additional version of thelaboratory called RELIA