situation exists for womenin underrepresented groups across all ranks in computer and information science. This meansthat the numbers of women professors in engineering from underrepresented groups are so smallin the U.S. (less than 1%), that most of them can be readily identified [1]. Increasing therepresentation of women and diversifying the field of engineering has become a nationalimperative, which is closely aligned to the United States’s ability to maintain its globalcompetitive edge [2], [3]. Initiatives that facilitate women’s access to mentoring relationshipsand research networks have proven successful in providing women engineers with the academiccapital necessary for career advancement [4]. Research demonstrates the direct
develop solutions for real-worldissues. Despite involvement of some graduate students in international research, there remainsubsets of graduate students from underrepresented minority (URM) groups who have neitherbeen encouraged nor invited to participate in international projects. The Council of GraduateSchools’ 2013 publication, “Graduate Education for Global Career Pathways,” included papersthat encouraged graduate students to participate in global conferences as means to engage, andserves as the premise for our strategy to broaden participation of URM graduate students ininternational projects.1 The Graduate School at UMBC and the National Science Foundation’sPROMISE: Maryland’s Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP
attributes of a global engineeremerged. These are:1. Demonstrates an understanding of engineering, science, and mathematics fundamentals2. Demonstrates an understanding of political, social, and economic perspectives3. Demonstrates an understanding of information technology, digital competency, and information literacy4. Demonstrates an understanding of stages/phases of product lifecycle (design, prototyping, testing, production, distribution channels, supplier management, etc.)5. Demonstrates an understanding of project planning, management, and the impacts of projects on various stakeholder groups (project team members, project sponsor, project client, end- users, etc.)6. Demonstrates an understanding of the ethical and business norms
forSTEM education. The report detailed the need for increased efforts to build the future US STEMworkforce and identified five key areas of priority investments including the following: 1) Improve STEM Instruction 2) Increase and sustain youth and public engagement in STEM 3) Enhance the STEM experience of undergraduate students 4) Better serve groups historically underrepresented in STEM fields 5) Design graduate education for tomorrow’s STEM workforceOne of the results of this strategic plan is a Fiscal Year 2015 US Department of Educationbudget that allots approximately 320 million US Dollars (USD) to pre-kindergarten-through-grade-twelve (P-12) STEM education and learning, and over 152 million USD to support
paper describes a recently awarded project comprising the design andimplementation of a Sustainability Engineering (SE) Minor at UPRM. We propose a posterpresentation to discuss our SE Minor plan and collect data about people’s perceptions ofsustainability in engineering.1. IntroductionAddressing "Sustainability" is an overarching challenge for the 21st century, requiring engineersto play a critical role. In the US, undergraduate degree programs that directly attend tosustainability are of two types: (1) interdisciplinary programs that do not grant engineering degreesand (2) environmental engineering programs that are vital but do not entirely address the holisticnotion of sustainability. However, based on our reading of "Strengthening
. IntroductionStudents coming from low socioeconomic status (SES) families commonly face more challengesin achieving success than peers coming from higher SES groups [1]. Studies at both local andnational levels indicate that such challenges translate into detrimental factors affecting importantsuccess indicators such as retention, persistence, graduation rates, and limited post-graduationopportunities [2][3][4].The Program for Engineering Access, Retention, and LIATS Success (PEARLS) assessed theeffectiveness of an institutional intervention model seeking to increase the retention and successindicators of low-income, academically talented students (LIATS) in engineering programs.For the last four years, PEARLS has been implementing interventions to boost
creativity flourish, especially in engineeringprograms. ICPs allow for cultivating critical thinking, creativity, and networking across alldisciplines [1]. Participation enables students to foster innovative ideas and apply them to real-world scenarios [1]. Students can develop leadership qualities by navigating a technical andinnovative ecosystem, like an ICP, that provides practice opportunities [2]. The success of ICPsrelies on the effective implementation of best practices by their organizers and coordinators. Anorganizer must keep the best interests of their participants in mind when planning, running, andexecuting these competitions and programs [3]. Organizers play a pivotal role in shaping theeducational landscape for ICP participants by
interventions for further improving the experiences of future participants and ensuring that ICPs add value to students across majors.IntroductionI n order to gain more hands-on experience, many students participate in co-curricular activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or business fields, which we refer to as innovation competitions and programs (ICPs). According to Schuster et al. [1], hackathons, design challenges, pitch competitions, and other similar programs offer students a chance to work on design, construction, and testing under tight deadlines and in multidisciplinary teams. This gives them a more authentic real-world experience beyond their regular coursework
– Figure 6: Student in-session activity sheets collecting information onshowcases the use of community partners to economic, political, environmental and social – energy usage in their homes by age groupimprove research design and increase community Figure 1: DOE Justice40 map of Highland Dwellings showing social factors are the least understood due toparticipation by lowering trust and demographics, inequality categories and energy inequality the complexity in conducting in
, offering personalized tutoring and feedback, and facilitating the process of reflectingideas in writing (Thi Thuy, 2023).There were some barriers to using ChatGPT were identified, and several solutions weresuggested for the improvement of using ChatGPT in learning processes. There were someconcerning issues for students while using ChatGPT and they were listed as 1. The inability toassess the quality and reliability of sources, 2. The inability to cite sources accurately, and 3. Theinability to replace words and use idioms accurately. To address these concerns, some potentialsolutions can be implemented; for example, verifying ChatGPT’s responses with reliablesources; using ChatGPT as a reference source or a consultant tool; providing guidelines
of this report is to: 1. Summarize findings of all barriers with teaching Industry 4.0hard and soft skills through conducted desk research, faculty interviews, discussion with theAccreditation Board of Education of Technology (ABET), and feedback received from faculty atthe 2023 Autodesk Educator Summer Summit. 2. Provide a step-by-step approach toimplementing an Industry 4.0 curriculum in the classroom, and 3. Provide a recommendation ofthe curriculum and specific content that should be taught and implemented in mechanical andmanufacturing engineering programs.Reducing Time to TalentIndustry-related research reports that there is a need to reduce time to talent. Time to talent isdefined as the time an entry-level employee joins an
interface (GUI)was created for the prototype DSS tool that potential decision-makers could use during casualtyassignment. This tool demonstrates a proactive and time-efficient approach to matching arrivingcombat casualties with adequate HCFs.Introduction:Problem Statement:The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) is a long-established Federal program thatsupports the movement of patients from a disaster area to an unimpacted region for continuedcare in NDMS-enrolled healthcare facilities (HCFs) [1]. Another major mission for NDMS is fora situation where the United States (US) is involved in an overseas military conflict andexperiences casualties that exceed the capacity of the US military medical system.NDMS-enrolled HCFs would accept these
construction outcomes.Key features of project successStudent ownership of the projectStudents engage with the organization on a voluntary basis, receiving no academic credit forinvolvement, and the group does not have strict attendance requirements. As a result, EWB-UDattracts students who are intrinsically motivated to work on their projects, which is favorable forstudent learning [1] along with being critical to developing a sense of ownership [2]. Becausestudents are involved due to their own interest in the project and pride in the work beingcompleted, their intrinsic motivation is key to situating student leaders rather than facultyadvisors as the project owners [3]. Over the course of their involvement, PMs volunteer time andeffort outside the
1 hour to stitch a shirt, while person B takes 1 hour to makea pair of shoes, but 3 hours to stitch a shirt. If they worked apart, without collaborating, it would take 4total hours each for them to get both a pair of shoes and a shirt. If they collaborate to focus on theircomparative advantages (person A makes 2 shirts and person B makes two pairs of shoes) and trade, theyboth get what they need in only 2 hours. Now replace pairs of shoes and shirts with content in engineeringeducation research and hopefully you will see where I am going with this.While I am familiar and can apply different assessment techniques to my own programs, my strengths liein program development and implementation, teaching, and biomedical engineering research. On
andeffectiveness of coaching suggestions from an AI Coach to help presentation skill development [1]. Presentations arestudents and young professionals improve their oral communication indispensable in various contexts, facilitating effectiveskills. communication, knowledge dissemination, and professional The primary goal of this research is to develop a methodology advancement.that could be used to test the efficacy of AI in developingcommunication skills. A secondary goal for the research is to Traditional methods of learning presentation skills entailunderstand better what factors
modern engineering tasks [1][2][3]. This paper introduces an innovative PBL approach implemented in one-credit mechanicalengineering labs at Fairfield University. Our primary aim is to bridge the theoretical-practicaldivide by integrating PBL into the curriculum, thereby enhancing student engagement andequipping them for contemporary engineering challenges. The approach's implementation,outcomes, and pedagogical benefits are explored through a detailed case study, providinginsights into its potential to transform mechanical engineering education. The effectiveness of PBL in enhancing learning outcomes, fostering student engagement,and cultivating essential engineering competencies is well-documented. Research has shown thatPBL deepens
services, which include enhancing patientexperience, improving population health, reducing costs, and improving the work life ofhealthcare providers [1]. Emerging technologies such as Artificial intelligence (AI) have thepotential to transform the healthcare sector by improving patient experience, increasingoperational efficiency, and advancing medical research. Researchers in the medical field widelyacknowledge the potential role of AI applications in revolutionize traditional healthcare modelsand shift the service toward data-driven, patient-focused care [2],[3]. However, among many AIapplications, the Large Language Model (LLM) has been recognized as one of the mostpromising AI applications in the healthcare sector [4]. Unlike many traditional
topics of (i) biomimicry, (ii) electromagneticsensing, (iii) marine mammals, and (iv) unmanned undersea vehicles. Participating teachers (n = 21) identified themselves as either male (30%) or female (70%)and White (89%), Hispanic/Latino (9%), or American Indian/Alaska Native (1%) with five ormore years of STEM teaching experience (Table 1 below). They worked across New York Statein suburban (43%), rural (38%), or urban (19%) school districts, identified by teachers as suchbased on proximity to city centers. They were equally distributed across elementary, middle, andhigh school levels of education (n = 7 teachers per grade band). Importantly, all teachersidentified as “STEM teachers” who utilized interdisciplinary STEM instruction in
morecomprehensive strategies and solutions to foster a positive, supportive, welcoming culture.Introduction:A positive and supportive academic culture in engineering education is crucial to studentsuccess. Culture has been shown to impact identity development, sense of belonging, academicachievement, social relationships, diversity, and retention [1]. The impacts of culture also extendbeyond the academic setting, impacting students’ overall well-being. A negative academicenvironment has been shown to induce feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety in students inSTEM. Interpersonal support from faculty can aid in ameliorating these feelings spurred byadverse learning environments [2]. Mentorship, positive interactions, and effectivecommunication from
developimprovement strategies. These steps are: 1. Define the problem explains details of a particular challenge in a system, as well as all (re)design requirements necessary to improve the system. 2. Develop the solution describes ways of solving a certain problem in a system and (re)design components to improve the system. 3. Collect the evidence relates to measures utilised to evidence the validity of solution(s) to the problem(s). 4. Make the case explains facts and arguments to improve a system and deliver solutions to the problem(s). 5. Manage the plan demonstrates a detailed proposal for delivering solution(s) to the problem(s) in the system. 6. Agree the scope describes the context and
education and introductory software engineering education.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 research areas include 1) myco- toxin risk assessment and treatment in stored grains and 2) innovate instructional strategies for Biological and
. 4MethodsOur primary research questions aim to answer the following questions: (1) Do oral examinationscause excessive stress to students in comparison to written examinations? (2) Whichdemographic of students are more likely to be stressed by oral exams? Thus, our surveys focusedon determining if excessive stress was experienced by the students.Participants: Data from 451 undergraduate students across six courses from two engineeringdepartments (Electrical Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) havebeen collected for the analysis in this paper. Students were asked to fill out the post-classquestionnaire online on a voluntary basis and therefore the retention of the student responsesdiffered by the research topic and the time
Engineering Depart- ment at UC San Diego. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from UC Riverside in 2012 and holds M.S. degrees in mechanical and electrical engineer ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 The Impact of Oral Exams on Engineering Students’ Learning 1. IntroductionOur project, entitled “Improving the Conceptual Mastery of Engineering Students in HighEnrollment Engineering Courses through Oral Exams”, aims to advance the knowledge andunderstanding of the potential impact of oral exams on engineering students’ learning and theirlearning experience. Prior research suggests that the adaptive dialogic nature of oral exams haspotential benefits for both instructors and
engineering organizations. Lessons from this studywill also guide other researchers who study similarly complex mental models in engineering.Keywords: ethics; engineering ethics; diversity; equity; inclusion; mental modelsIntroductionABET accredited engineering education programs require that students develop “informedjudgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic,environmental, and societal contexts” [1]. Yet there are numerous views regarding what ought tobe the aims of engineering education [2, 3] and which instructional approaches ought to beimplemented towards these aims [4, 5]. Similarly, ABET recently included Diversity, Equity,and Inclusion (DEI) in their general criteria for accredited programs [6
University, U.S.A. He has taught a variety of courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels, such as engineering dynamics, metal machining, and design for manufacturing ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Session XXXX Bridging the Gap: A Mixed-Methods Study of Engineering Internships Through Surveys and Interviews Abigail Lehto, Ning Fang Engineering Education Department Utah State University
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). I obtained my BS in Microelectronics from Peking University in 2012, PhD in Chemical Engineering from University of Notre Dame in 2017, and completed a postdoc training in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. My research field is in microfluidics, electrokinetics, systems bioengineering, and innovative engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Session 44744A Novel Method to Categorize Live, Dead, and Differentiated Neural Stem Cells Using Hydrophobicity and Electrophoretic
1 Session XXXX Development of a Battery Powered Vehicle Model for Integration into Elementary School Science Curricula David Yu Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of Texas at San Antonio Cynthia Lima Department of Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning The University of Texas at San Antonio Email: cynthia.lima@utsa.edu
Paper ID #44712Engaging Industry in a Chemical Engineering Program at aHispanic-serving InstitutionDr. Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Alexander graduated with a BS in Engineering Science from Trinity University, a MS in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech, and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University. He worked for 25 years in environmental engineering consulting bef ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1
not be feasible health, biomedical sciences, engineering, energy, and to measure without the fantastic help of UTEP’s Research and Evaluation and Assessment Services, which we especially appreciate. environment [26]. The Engineering Innovation & Leadership major (E-Lead) includes E-Lead 1301, where dual-form mentoring was implemented. References 1. D. E. Allen & C. N Potts, “The impact of peer mentoring on academic
algorithm development. He used computer simulations to study the properties of polymer brushes, glasses, ceramics, biological membranes and proteinsProf. Roland Faller, Texas Tech University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Session Global Experience in Undergraduate Engineering Programs at Texas Tech University Nurcan Bac Edward E. Whitacre College of Engineering, Texas Tech University Roland Faller Edward E