plan to expand the analysis with how caste blindness manifests acrosscaste-oppressed individuals who must navigate these dominant frameworks. We also aim torefine our analytical approach, exploring how to study caste-blindness not only through directstatements but also through silences, omissions, and implicit assumptions that shape how caste isdiscussed or avoided. 7. ConclusionIn this study, we used critical discourse analysis to explore how caste blindness operates in U.S.engineering and computing education. Our findings show that denying or ignoring caste andpromoting a supposedly neutral meritocracy might inadvertently uphold existing systems ofprivilege. By extending Bonilla-Silva’s color-blindness framework to include caste, we
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acquiring learningaccommodations or support from the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office. Thiscategory includes both positive and negative experiences, as well as any comments on barriers -such as lack of a formal diagnosis for cultural, regional, or financial reasons that preventedstudents from maximizing benefit from their services. Participants noted not having had anaccommodation plan in high school and lack of knowledge about SSD’s services as major causesof feeling unsupported. As subject #1 noted: The accommodations process for this school is nearly impossible. It is incredibly confusing, incredibly time consuming. It is a lot - it's a lot for anyone. And I think that just in the university as the whole and
barrier, “my lack of Spanish caused alanguage barrier between myself and the community that I would have liked to resolve. Despitethis, the community was extremely welcoming and understanding of my limitation and put in theeffort to be understood and to understand me regardless.” Describing the community members’role in the design process, a participant with a justice mindset explains, “Throughout the projectwe interacted with community leaders and members of the water council who helped withnavigating the community, planning the layout of the design, and outreach within thecommunity.”The focus of the project examines whether participants are focused on symptoms of inequity(n=8) as in a charity mindset or on determining root causes (n=12) in a
andmentoring role demand that they carry cause mental, emotional, personal, and professionaltaxations that are too numerous to count. At the same time, there are actions that universities cando, particularly in the domain of professional development to support this bright and talented groupof faculties in engineering:• Recommendation #1: Institutionalize invisible mentoring rewarding mechanisms. From the findings and from national reports [1], there is a lot of unrecognized and unacknowledged mentoring that Black faculty mentors in engineering face compared to White faculty counterparts when advising Black Ph.D. students and other underserved students. Simply keeping numerical tabs and individual development plans is not enough to support
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literature review, one of the participants said, “I would say, goingthrough the initial research was very helpful to really understand the situation, and the casebetter, I would say. In terms of, going through research papers, going through research articles,there was already a lot of research done by people” [S02].5. Discussion5.1 The Importance of Hands-On, Real-World Experience The students highly valued the group project, particularly for the near-real-worldexperience it provided in designing accessible technology for people with disabilities. Unliketraditional course projects that often rely on simulated scenarios with pre-set plans andpredictable outcomes, this project offered students the chance to engage with the complexitiesand
too specific. Based on some industrystandards, a PhD may not be the best overall educational plan to help an individual prepare fortheir professional career.ConclusionOur goal of this analysis was to further understand the importance of a graduate engineeringdegree, specifically of someone who obtained a master’s degree while pursuing the thesis optionover the non-thesis track; how a graduate degree advances the job candidacy of one individualover someone with only a bachelor’s degree; and what level of preparedness these individualshave once they join the workforce. Structural engineering executives raised concerns relating tohow an individual who obtained a PhD as opposed to a master’s thesis or non-thesis option mightnot be able to fit
institution. In an odd coincidence, the deathof a non-student then took place at the U.S. East campus a couple of weeks later. The survey was launchedat U.S. East on October 24, which the team believes affected response rates at the sites as well (~5%). Thelaunch of the survey at U.S. Midwest was re-scheduled to the beginning of the Spring 2023 semester, andwas launched on January 23, 2023 with more satisfactory response rates (>10%). For Year 2 of our datacollection, we plan to maintain the different timing for data collection between institutions, but we willensure that for both data collection periods (Fall 2023 for U.S. East, and Spring 2024 for U.S. Midwest) weoffer the survey as early in the semester as possible to maximize response rates
consideration to alternativeperspectives.Human-Centered design was described as vital for ethics and considering the value of designs inrelation to engineering [26, 65]. Contextualizing problems was important for thinking about thebroader impact of designs on others and for finding more inclusive solutions [65, 66]. Oneparticularly creative approach to developing such skills, and thinking about the needs of others,was curricula established around “alien-centered design” [67]. Students were tasked withthinking about “a new, inter-galactic student exchange program planned with students from theplanet Xenos” in two courses. As part of the process, students in one of the courses applied moretraditional design methodogolgies to learn more about their
] • Lack of clarity on tenure/promotion [7], [14] • Higher expectations and less networking [7] • Tenure system structure [19] •Personal concerns 3 Family issues (parental status, childcare, caregiving, household responsibilities, family planning) [5], [14] • Low self-confidence [12]Not specified
competence during study abroad programs. Differentstudies have proved its validity and reliability [36], [37]. Completion of the IDI pre-departure and post-return is part of the curricula for the IEPyear-long study abroad programs. Outgoing students complete the IDI as part of pre-departurepreparations. The results are used by the respective directors to better supervise students in theirintercultural development and problem solve challenges for individual students as they occurduring their time abroad. Returning students complete the IDI as part of their post-study abroaddebriefing and reflection process. The returning cohorts receive group debriefings based on thegroup Intercultural Development Report and Intercultural Development Plan
“how reforms in engineering are taken up in identityproductions” [24, p. 278]. The work described in this current paper focuses on this intersectionbetween a change in pedagogy and students’ engineering identities.Recent research proposes both quantitative and qualitative ways to measure engineering identity.For example, Godwin developed a survey to measure engineering identity, with a focus on threeconstructs: recognition as an engineer, interest in engineering, and performance/competence inengineering [25]. Meyers et al. also used a survey to model engineering identity developmentemploying stage theory [26]. They found that male students, students further in their studies, andstudents with future career plans in engineering are more likely
needs) to social needs(typically considered higher-order, and therefore not as urgent to meet). This is standing withthe notion that metaphysical human needs are just as important as basic physical needs whenconsidering human-centred design in engineering settings.Maps and plans of either district (along with residential listings and form of occupation –domestic or business) were also given to the students, this was to give them an insight on the‘urbanisation’ of either district and of the road networks, to facilitate the designers’understanding of the environmental and cultural scenario/status they are to ‘deal with’.This Human-Centred Designing Task composed of two sections: The first was for thestudents to compare the structural development
stakeholderengagement plan. During that activity, the term CSR was used and discussed, making it an explicit teachingmethod. Students also completed a role play activity where they are asked to take on the role of stakeholdersin a project, such as community member, regulator, consultant, and engineer. Students then debated amining problem and discussed what their needs are. This activity takes a much more implicit approach toCSR. It emphasizes the importance of listening to stakeholders and recognizing their needs, however theterm CSR isn’t explicitly used. Similar role play exercises were used by Professors Edwards and Garcia asa way to teach ethics in their technical courses. Professor Edwards used a more implicit method ofstakeholder mapping, integrating it
in both physical practice(e.g., developing or testing a physical prototype) and/or virtual practice (e.g., developing a CADmodel or drawing). Students in the PRL MCoP often engage in physical and virtual practice;experience ‘it worked’ and ‘it didn’t work’ moments; and revise their knowledge, technique,designs, and manufacturing processes accordingly. For example, consider how Brittany managesthe end of her casting project. With her project due in about two weeks, she has successfully casther major part but realizes a concern. Although she has conferred with CAs and has a plan forfixturing and machining her casting, this will be her first time post-machining, and she is unsurehow it will go. She explains that she normally prefers to ask CAs
, this paperseeks to provide a basic pedagogical framework for the projects presented that can be tailored atthe discretion of the professor to provide students of varying experience levels an equitableapproach to the project while still challenging them to generate knowledge through information-seeking ventures.Project summaryThe chosen approach for content delivery consists of three phases: a theory-based exploration ofthe material, hands-on experimentation, and an evaluation and self-reflection period. The bulk ofthe planning work went into bridging the gap between the theory and the design, so most of thetime in developing this paper was spent in creating this guide. The guide in Appendix I containsfour main modules and several sub-modules
- ducted research for Naval Reactors. He currently serves as the Walter L. Robb director of Engineering Leadership and as a Professor of Practice in SEDTAPP and Engineering Science at Penn State. Erdman has chaired the local Jaycees, Department of Social Services Advisory Council, GE Share Board, and Curling Club; and served on the Human Services Planning Council, United Way, Chamber of Commerce, and Capital Fund Drive Boards of Directors. Erdman has lectured on leadership topics at Penn State and RPI. He served as a recruiter (25 years) for GE and Lockheed Martin, on the Penn State College of Engi- neering Advisory Council, an Alumni Advisory Board, and as the President of the College of Engineering Alumni Society
implementation of a strategic plan for Texas A&M in South America. While at the Office for Latin America Programs, Maria was also responsible for the opening of the Soltis Center in Costa Rica. Maria speaks three languages fluently (Spanish, Portuguese and English) as well as intermediate French. Maria is originally from Brazil and completed her undergrad- uate studies at Lynn University in Florida, where she graduated with honors in Business Administration in 2002. She was part of the tennis team and was the team captain for two years, including the year the team was NCAA National Champion in 2001. She is a December 2003 graduate of the MS-Marketing program at Texas A&M University. And in the Fall of 2009, Maria
-2018.Role Model InterventionsSince research indicated that an important aspect of mentoring was providing inspiration [61],[23], program modifications aimed at providing more opportunities for female engineers to sharepersonal narratives were implemented. In 2016, role models demonstrating engineering-relatedactivities were added for approximately one hour during a STEM-focused public exposition priorto the main IIBI event, and in 2017, additional time (30 minutes total) was carved out of theevent schedule for networking with the role models during the planned activities. In 2017, arelated item was also added to the girls’ survey for cross-validation: “The role models inspiredme to consider a career in engineering or technology”.This need to
Paper ID #15803Robotics in K-12 Formal and Informal Learning Environments: A Review ofLiteratureMr. Nicholas Alexander Bascou, University of Pittsburgh Graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2016 with a B.A. in Anthropology and a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry. Research experience includes the use of robotics in K-12 education at the University of Pittsburgh’s Learning Research and Development Center and research into neural pathways involved in the onset and treatment of Schizophrenia at the Anthony Grace Lab at the University of Pittsburgh. Future plans include the pursuit of an M.D. and PhD in biological
reviews each of the demos/videos,discuss how they are incorporated into the class, and describe how to fabricate/procure the demoequipment.1. Introduction In the last few years, there has been an increasing trend in the debate about the pros andcons of active learning in the classroom, and many have moved away from the traditional lectureformat.1 While active learning comes in several forms, most agree that activities that aredesigned to engage the students, pique their interest, and are carefully selected to coordinate andsupplement the lesson plans tend to improve students’ understanding and retention of keyconcepts.1 Although active or experiential learning has been highly promoted as of late, it hasbeen researched for several decades
hadattempted to build in a f2f element.However, when the Story Circle went ahead, a lack of appropriate physical-space at IUGcombining internet link-up with flexible table-layout meant that there was only one (large)group of eight in Gaza, rather than the two smaller groups as planned. The resultingimbalance in group-sizes at each site meant that a tight timetable (key to an activity such asthis) proved impossible; in a Story Circle, each person must be given the same amount oftime to speak, and for this reason the Gazan group was unable to explore the Story Circlequestion to the same depth as participants at NU. Co-ordinating timings for the informal‘coffee-break’ at the midpoint proved a particular challenge. This had an affective impact,reducing