American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Service Learning Through a Course on RoboticsIntroduction Getting young people especially from the under-represented and minority communitiesinterested in science and technology has always been a challenge that educators have faced andresponded through various measures. The need for STEM education initiatives particularly inlow-income and underperforming school districts has been well documented. In 2018-2019,only 52.6% of Bridgeport public schools students met or exceeded the standards set by theState of Connecticut’s Smarter Balanced Assessment [1] in Mathematics, which means that47.4% of students are performing below grade level
Laboratory, “About the EcoCAR EV Challenge,” Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions, 2022. https://avtcseries.org/about-the-ecocar-ev-challenge/[2] Dillon, H., & VanDeGrift, T. (2021, July), Creating an Inclusive Engineering Student Culture Through Diverse Teams: Instructor-led and Student-led Approaches Paper presented at 2021 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Virtual Meeting. https://peer.asee.org/32428[3] Pucha, R., & Dunbar, T., & Yow, R. (2022, August), Role of diverse teams and socio-cultural aspects on students learning in freshman design course Paper presented at 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. https://peer.asee.org/41820[4] J. Martins, “Write Better
Paper ID #32384Examining the STEM Institution and Imagining the Beginnings of aRevolutionary Praxis Through the Queer PerspectiveMadeleine Jennings, Arizona State University Madeleine Jennings is a doctoral student and graduate research assistant at Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus, pursuing a PhD in Engineering Education Systems and Design and a MS in Human Systems Engineering. They received a BS in Manufacturing Engineering from Texas State University - San Marcos. Madeleine’s research interests include investigating and improving the experiences of marginalized and invisible identities in engineering, such as
Paper ID #42399Board 62: Work in progress: A Comparative Analysis of Large LanguageModels and NLP Algorithms to Enhance Student Reflection SummariesDr. Ahmed Ashraf Butt, Carnegie Mellon University Ahmed Ashraf Butt has recently completed his Ph.D. in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University, where he cultivated a multidisciplinary research portfolio bridging learning science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and engineering education. His primary research focuses on designing and developing educational technologies that facilitate different student learning aspects (e.g., engagement). Further, he is
lower elementary [3]. Research suggests emerging technologies have great potential toimprove learning and help students develop an interest in science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) [1]. In essence, academia, non-profits, and for-profits have begun todevelop AI curricula and resources for pre-college education [2]. The Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology (MIT) recently released ‘The Middle School AI + Ethics Curriculum,’ whichintegrates ethics in technical lessons to develop students’ ethical design skills [2].BackgroundArtificial Intelligence in Pre-College EducationArtificial Intelligence (AI) in literature is defined as “the science and engineering of creatingintelligent machines” [4, p. 2]. AI is a branch of CS that merges
Broader Impact Nanotechnology - Broad research activities involved nearly a hundred graduate and Center undergraduate students who investigate advanced Nanotechnology platforms for biomedical and environmental applications. - The comprehensive knowledge created helped develop novel cancer therapy materials (based on hyperthermia and luminotherapy), new nanomaterials for environmental remediation and low-carbon footprint technologies. - The Center helped established the first Materials Science & Engineering graduate program in Puerto Rico and created sixteen
Paper ID #22772Requirements for the Effective Application of Personal Instrumentation inECE Undergraduate CoursesProf. Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is a professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) where he teaches courses on electromagnetics, electron- ics and instrumentation, plasma physics, electric power, and general engineering. His research involves plasma physics, electromagnetics, photonics, biomedical sensors, engineering education, diversity in the engineering workforce, and technology
Paper ID #35805Design of 3D Printed Molds for Tablet FormationMiss Yazmine Berenice Rincon, Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation I am a Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Researcher, who helps innovate, design, print and manufac- ture 3D printed molds. I follow a belief that ”Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” by Nelson Mandela. In the past 7 years, I was the President of National English Honor Society (Sigma Kappa Delta), received an Associates of Science degree in Lone Star College, completed more than 60hrs of community service, and received 8 certifications in
in the Bioengineering Department at Northeastern University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Lessons Learned: Understanding environmental factors in academic honesty awareness towards a better interpretation of plagiarism via Turnitin similarity scores Paper ID: 37577Mireia Perera-Gonzalez1, Shiaoming Shi11 Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, MA.AbstractThis Lessons Learned paper evaluated the influence of cultural and environmental factors onstudent academic honesty awareness. Technology advancement can improve students’ learningexperience and skillset while triggering an increasing concern about dishonest practices, includingplagiarism. There is a
environment.3 It is more likely that a maker style-manufacturing project will be more representative of the work environment than textbookillustrations of the process. After all, engineering is often referred to as applied science.The following maker project promotes technical fluency with manufacturing technologies. Ifstudents are exposed to maker style project like this one - the technical/tactile, leaner centered, Page 26.1112.2motivated and inductive learning experience will prime students to construct and reconstructstronger knowledge during the following learning experiences that may come in a less activeform of teaching.Maker Project
student interest and development in science,technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). This paper introduces Walk andDraw, a collaborative effort between the disciplines of Computing, Arts, and Interactive Mediato support students as they navigate the STEAM disciplines. The Walk and Draw applicationenables students to experience nature while documenting their findings. We have built anopen-source prototype system that supports students in conducting and documenting theirexperiences in varying environments, thereby providing the opportunities for self-reflection andsharing their experiences with their peers. Ideally, Walk and Draw will support students intheir lifelong goals of communication, exploration, and creativity. Walk and Draw
, private cloud, public cloud, online learning.IntroductionLearning by doing is important for engineering and technology education. Cloud computingleverages efficient sharing of on-demand, self-managed, virtual infrastructures, allowing swiftdeployment and adaptation of curriculum and laboratory experiences in step with the advances inthe field. Adoption of cloud computing technologies is a clear trend in online learning.1,2 Someeducators have used cloud technologies for years. Others are still exploring ways of incorporatingcloud computing in teaching and learning. There are many different approaches of implementingcloud computing.2,3 For educators with little experience in cloud computing deployment, selectinga suitable cloud platform to use can
projectwith new learning objectives was incorporated into both courses. Through expert lectures and arobust project, students were introduced to technology commercialization and the entrepreneurialmindset, skills that aid in the development of career-ready and innovative engineers. Studentsapplied these concepts through a laboratory-based design project by participating in a productpitch competition to justify the value of their design to a panel of experts in the field whoexemplified potential investors. To measure outcomes, we assessed students’ self-reportedexpertise in various components of these disciplines through surveys administered at multiplepoints throughout the modules and gathered anonymous feedback through end-of-semestercourse
Dr. Makarand Deo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering at Norfolk State Uni- versity. Dr. Deo has earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from University of Calgary, Canada. His graduate and undergraduate degrees are from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and University of Pune, India, respectively. After PhD, Dr. Deo joined the reputed Center for Arrhythmia Research at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, for his postdoctoral training followed by a research faculty position at the University of Toledo, OH. Dr. Deo’s research interests are in computational modeling of bioelectrical systems and optics-based biosensing. Dr. Deo’s research has been funded by National Science
Paper ID #32685Educating the Next Generation of Cybersecurity ExpertsDr. Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University Dr. Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova is a Professor at the Lane Department of Computer Science and Elec- trical Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. Her research interests are in software engineering, cybersecurity, and data analytics, as well as in higher education focused on these areas. She has served as a Principal Investigator on various NSF, NASA, and industry funded projects. She leads the B.S. in Cybersecurity program and serves as Academic Coordinator of the M.S. in
it, and I would encourage you to do the same as now. So many opportunities lie present simply at your fingertips and I recommend you take full advantage of this. Say for example, participating in a robotics competition, or applying for an internship at a local tech company, or even signing up to tour a technology facility, all of these are great opportunities for anyone with serious interest in engineering. The moment I found my spot in the opportunities I had; taking part in robotics competitions, applying for jobs, working with clubs in my area designing and building cool tech projects, I found that I now search more and more not for clubs to take part in or opportunities to take
by and for Federal Agencies. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/091621-Best-Practices-for-Diversity- Inclusion-in-STEM.pdf (2021).13. Thurston, L. P., Shuman, C., Middendorf, B. J. & Johnson, C. Postsecondary STEM Education for Students with Disabilities: Lessons Learned from a Decade of NSF Funding. J. Postsecond. Educ. Disabil. 30, 49–60 (2017).14. Houtenville, A. & Rafal, M. 2020 Annual Report on People with Disabilities in America. Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED613092 (2020).15. Moon, N. W., Todd, R. L., Morton, D. L. & Ivey, E. Accommodating students with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM): Findings
designing for internationalstandards, defining needs of a community, using locally available materials, low-tech but game-changing innovations, considering sustainability implications in resource-limited settings,involving stakeholders and engaging the community and 3) Food Security for Health in Low-Income Countries, which focuses on understanding the importance of sufficient, safe, andnutritious food in economically under-developed locations. Each of these courses addressesethical, social, and political concerns as part of the design process.For this study, the focus is on the engineering course, Technology Innovation for ResourceLimited Settings. The course objectives seek to help students identify community needs throughobservation techniques
interests are in ensuring the correctness of computer sys- tems, including medical and IOT devices and digital hardware, as well as engineering education. In addition to teaching software and hardware courses, he teaches Creative Process and works with students on technology-driven creative projects. His teaching has been recognized with the Provost’s Teaching Innovation Prize, and he has twice been named Professor of the Year by the students in his department. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Student Perceptions of Their Abilities and Learning Environment in Large Introductory Computer Programming Courses – Under-Represented
consists of “institutionalstructures, resources, and responsibilities that influence students’ identities within their academicinstitution and engineering as a career” [9, p. 2].The networking strand includes two elements ofnetworks, interpersonal and intertextual to support their personal, academic, and professionaldevelopment. Interpersonal networking consists of the present, past, and historical relationshipsbuilt with faculty, peers, and professionals that contribute to students; identity development andsuccess, while intertextual networking includes students’ accessing books, articles, andeducational technology to expand their knowledge and understanding of the field.ResultsWithin the research project’s lifespan, we have collected stories
Paper ID #20981PNW GenCyber Summer Camp: Game based Cybersecurity Education forHigh School StudentsDr. Ge Jin, Purdue University Northwest Dr. Ge Jin is currently an associate professor in the Department of Computer Information Technology and Graphics at the Purdue University Northwest. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Peking University, China, and an M.S. in Computer Science from Seoul National University, South Korea. He earned his Doctor of Science degree in Computer Science with a concentration in computer graphics from the George Washington University. His research spans the fields of computer graphics
Paper ID #14471Automated Grading of Excel Workbooks Using MatlabDr. Curtis Cohenour Ph.D., P. E., Ohio University Dr. Cohenour is an Assistant Professor in the Ohio University Engineering Technology and Management Department, in Athens, Ohio. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia Institute of Technology in 1980, a Master of Science degree from Ohio University in 1988, and a Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering from Ohio University in 2009. He is a registered professional engineer in West Virginia, and Ohio. Dr. Cohenour has worked in Industry as an electrical engineer and project manager. He joined Ohio
educators have come to value makerspaces as venues for innovativeteaching and learning [5]. As a result, more and more K-12 schools have opened makerspaces ontheir campuses in the past several years. Like others, K-12 educators generally aim to createmakerspaces that engage students in activities that foster opportunities for collaboration,inventiveness, and creativity. Additionally, some K-12 schools use makerspaces to supportstudents developing 21st century skills such as communication and critical thinking while alsolearning content related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) [5].In our experience working with several schools and districts on maker education initiatives, wehave observed that K-12 educators tasked with using a
for Engineering Education, 2020 Spatial Visualization Skills Training at Texas State University to Enhance STEM Students Academic SuccessAbstractA diagnostic of thirty questions administered to incoming STEM students in Fall 2013 and Fall2015 - Fall 2018 reflects that their spatial visualization skills (SVS) need to be improved.Previous studies in the SVS subject [1], [2], [3] report that well-developed SVS skills lead tostudents’ success in Engineering and Technology, Computer Science, Chemistry, ComputerAided Design and Mathematics. Authors [4], [5] mention that aptitude in spatial skills isgradually becoming a standard assessment of an individual’s likelihood to succeed as anengineer.This research reports the
and machine learning. .Dr. Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University Dr. Zhiqiang Wu received his BS from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications in 1993, MS from Peking University in 1996, and PhD from Colorado State University in 2002, all in electrical engineering. He has worked at West Virginia University Institute of Technology as assistant professor from 2003 to 2005. He joined Wright State University in 2005 and currently serves as full professor. Dr. Wu is the author of national CDMA network management standard of China. He also co-authored one of the first books on multi-carrier transmission for wireless communication. He has published more than 100 papers in journals and conferences. He has
International Development Studies specializing in Sustainable Urbanization.Prof. Saniya Leblanc, The George Washington University Saniya LeBlanc is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at The George Washington University. Her research goals are to create next-generation energy conversion technologies with advanced materials and manufacturin ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Amplifying Unheard Voices: Energy Literacy as a Path to Equitable Stakeholder Participation Naomia A. Suggs-Brigety and Dr. Saniya LeBlanc
Undergraduates (REU)program has been a pivotal initiative aimed at enhancing undergraduate education in science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The REU program provides studentswith opportunities to engage in hands-on research experiences, which are critical for fostering adeeper understanding of scientific inquiry and enhancing retention rates among undergraduates inSTEM disciplines (Alaee & Zwickl, 2021). The program has been instrumental in addressing thehigh attrition rates in STEM fields, particularly among students from diverse backgrounds, therebycontributing to a more inclusive and innovative workforce (Rodenbusch et al., 2016). One of theprimary benefits of REU programs is their positive impact on students' decisions
Purdue University, she assisted various research inDr. Cara Margherio, University of Washington Cara Margherio is the Manager of Qualitative Research at the SEIU 775 Benefits Group.Darryl Dickerson, Florida International University Dr. Darryl A. Dickerson is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Florida International University (FIU). Dr. Dickerson’s research focuses on transforming multiscale mechanobi- ological insights into biomanufacturing processes enabling the creation of personalized, fully functional engineered tissues. His research group, the Inclusive Complex Tissue Regeneration Lab (InCTRL), does this through multiscale characterization of complex tissues, fundamental studies on
Paper ID #32630Value Perceptions of Industry Interactions in a National Airport DesignCompetitionProf. Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette Mary E. Johnson is a Professor in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology (SATT) at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. She earned her BS, MS and PhD in Industrial Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington. After 5 years in aerospace manufacturing as an IE, Dr. Johnson joined the Automation & Robotics Research Institute in Fort Worth and was a program manager for applied research programs. Fourteen years later, she was an
Canyons c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Paper ID #15777Kathleen Alfano has a Ph.D. from UCLA and has served as the Director of the California Consortiumfor Engineering Advances in Technological Education (CREATE) based at College of the Canyons since1996. She directs and is Principal Investigator for the National Science Foundation (NSF) AdvancedTechnological Education (ATE) CREATE Renewable Energy Center of Excellence. As Director of CRE-ATE, she is involved in efforts across the United States and internationally to define and implement credittechnician curricula in many areas of renewable energy