most recentassignments. The instructional staff can then contact the student with the specific details of whatthe student is missing and work with the student to get caught up.LimitationsIn this study, several factors were beyond our control and other factors were revealed afteranalyzing our results. Here, we discuss these threats to validity.This paper reports the final outcomes from only a single semester, which was the pilot for our newassessment scheme. We are still exploring how best to use early-term data to provide earlyinterventions for students who are not on track to receive an 80% or higher in the course. Nor dowe yet have the data to analyze the longitudinal impact of this shift to see whether students aremore likely to persist
.[23] C. Faber, C. Smith-Orr, W. Lee, C. Bodnar, and A. Strong, “Best Practices for Developing a Virtual Peer Mentoring Community,” 2017. [Online]. Available: https://rdw.rowan.edu/engineering_facpub/20[24] A. Rockinson-Szapkiw, J. L. Wendt, and J. S. Stephen, “Outcomes for Mentors and Mentees 1 The Efficacy of a Blended Peer Mentoring Experience for Racial and Ethnic Minority 2 Women in STEM Pilot Study: Academic, Professional, and Psychosocial Outcomes for 3 Mentors and Mentees 4 Acknowledgements 13,” Journal for STEM Education Research, vol. 4, pp. 173–193, 2021.[25] J. J. Gish-Lieberman, A. Rockinson-Szapkiw, A. A. Tawfik, and T. M. Theiling, “Designing for Self-Efficacy: E-Mentoring Training
Elliott (Director, External Affairs)Lance Cooper (Associate Head for Graduate Programs)Julie Zilles Dr. Zilles is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. She received her B.S. in biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her Ph.D. in Bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin Madison. In addition to research at the intersection of microbiology, agriculture, and environmental engineering, she leads the transdisciplinary Writing Across Engineering and Science(WAES) team, which is focused on promoting and adapting best practices from writing studies for STEM classes andcurricula. © American Society for Engineering
in maintaining a national network of engaged alumni.Spelman has recently been designated by the Department of Defense as a Center of Excellencefor Minority Women in STEM (COE-MWS) [28]. The goals of the COE are to strengthenfaculty and student research and engagement in emerging STEM fields; to develop students whoare interested in pursuing graduate degrees in STEM; to host conversations that showcasecutting-edge, interdisciplinary research that is conducted by prominent women of color in theSTEM disciplines; and to create and disseminate best practices for the preparation andadvancement of minority women in STEM. The COE is just one example of how Spelman excelsat identifying, implementing, and disseminating best practices on educating and
participate across 66 projects (8 projects did not match with anystudents and so were dropped from the program). Each project currently has 1-5 first-year studentsworking on it, often alongside more senior undergraduate researchers and/or graduate students andpostdoctoral researchers. In January 2022, the Office of Undergraduate Research started anUndergraduate Research Peer Mentor Program, with more established student researchers servingas optional peer mentors to existing First-Year Scholars. The peer mentors hold office hours andlead workshops on topics relevant to new undergraduate researchers.Case Study ExampleEngaging in a well-defined research study under a qualified mentor is the most impactful learningopportunity for a freshman engineering
deeper meaning toward others and themselves. After graduation, he plans to practice and perform research within the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering fields.Kyle G. Gipson (Associate Professor)Robert L. Nagel © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Work in Progress: Exploring Different Models of Mentorship Towards Developing Evidence-based Mentorship ProgramsAbstractExisting mentorship models are discussed and characterized, and a flow chart is provided to aidwith mapping existing mentorship models to mentorship program needs. The purpose is to guideand inform users on which mentorship model to set up based on the
a sustainable program, we have been able to adapt to the recruitment issues by focusing on theresearch questions best answered by qualitative methods. Beyond the immediate research, therecruitment problem has resulted in a situation where we are unable to effectively connect tothose students who are eligible to be able to support their needs.Several causes for low recruitment have been proposed. The first year of the program includedthe early months of COVID-19, which impacted the in-person events. Much of the researchrelied on building the cohort through communities of practice which almost exclusively relied onin-person events. Project participants reported the virtual environment was new and awkward forthe types of interactions they were
between higher education faculty, graduate students,and middle schools. The partnership engaged youth in open-ended invention projects with aidsspecifically designed to support English language learners. The researchers found evidence thatthe invention projects helped youth understand science concepts, retain content knowledge,increased excitement for what they were inventing, and increased science literacy. As waspreviously noted, NGSS Science and Engineering Practices are linguistically demanding of allstudents; therefore, IvE may be a useful strategy to promote the literacy skills of all youth(Barnett et al., 2019; NGSS, 2013). IvE has tremendous potential to change how youth experience STEM education bypositioning students as agents
an understanding of the broad context in which engineering occurs. Systems thinking is a holistic approach to design that requires understanding the connectedness of engineering projects and decisions to broader social, economic, and environmental systems. In systems thinking it is understood that the components of a design act differently when isolated from the environment or other parts of the system. Thus, there is an inherent need for interdisciplinary collaboration to best understand the impacts and tradeoffs of engineering design decisions. The sustainability thread encompasses the skills and behaviors desired of a graduate that will allow them to navigate the environmental, social, technical, and economic
Paper ID #36792Engaging Engineering Students with Mobile LearningTechnologiesPaul Mcmonigle (Engineering Instruction Librarian) Paul McMonigle is the Engineering Instruction Librarian at the Pennsylvania State University. He graduated from Syracuse University with a MS-LIS degree in December of 2018 and from the Pennsylvania State University with a BA degree in History in 2017. His research interests include information literacy instruction for STEM students, student engagement and outreach programs, collections development and maintenance, and the history of STEM subject libraries
to:CLICK1. Develop and direct bold large-scale initiatives that engage College of Engineering(CoE) (~300) faculty, (~240) staff, and (~6,000) students, and build literacy around,diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts CLICK2. Establish new programs based on promising practices that complement existingprograms CLICK3. Develop, design, implement, and evaluate professional, career, and skillsdevelopment trainings, workshops, and other activities that increase interactionsamong students, staff, and faculty to improve climate – one example is thedevelopment of an equity minded syllabi for faculty CLICK4. Support faculty in the integration of DEI principles in their teaching, research, andservice
, we review the relevant literature on the career pathways of computingstudents in general and low-income computing students, specifically.Regarding entrepreneurial and professional pathways, Smith et al. [12] found that computingstudents’ willingness to pursue entrepreneurial efforts after graduation are impacted by theirsocioeconomic status, gender identities, and job market conditions. These studies indicate thatsocioeconomic status and market conditions are primary factors for students choosing a career asan entrepreneur in computing. Other research found that the school and job-related events thestudents participated in had an impact on their professional identity as well as their experiencesas a professional [5]. Internships and job
“human-centered” practice,problem definition is increasingly important for project success even though engineeringcurricula do not always address it [13].One method to encourage “human-centered” project design is through community andstakeholder engagement. In engineering education, community engagement projects are definedas “the dynamic interaction, dialogue, and involvement between educational institutions andtheir communities to achieve mutual benefits by exchanging knowledge and resources” [16].Community engagement techniques used in engineering projects vary widely, and with differingdegrees of success: ranging from top-down, one-way communication, in which communitymembers are informed about a project and its potential impacts, to bottom
10 compete unfairly. 7 Consider environmental impact in professional duties as an utmost priority. 9 8 Emphasize character building and personal growth. 9 Strive to promote and practice good safety habits first and foremost, and work only within 9 7 one’s capabilities. 10 Use knowledge and skills to the best of one’s ability for the enhancement of human welfare. 6* Number of Times Mentioned by Teams Out of a Total of 27 TeamsThe final assignment eight is an individual assignment in which the student creates a shortportfolio3 at a common
build processes to purify specialty gases, as well as create solutions within the semiconductor and aerospace industries. I am also the founder of High Plasma LLC a company devoted to designing and building sterilization technologies for cannabis cultivators and processors to ensure their grown product meets regulatory standards. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.comExperiential Entrepreneurship in Food Engineering: Student Perspectives onThree Student-Initiated VenturesMr. Prince Mensah Atsu, Rowan University Prince Atsu is a Ph.D. candidate and graduate research fellow in Chemical Engineering at Rowan University
support includes: (a) tuition waivers for any gap need beyond need-basedfinancial aid awards, (b) free use of textbooks, and (c) New York City transit cards(MetroCards).The ASAP model was evaluated using a random assignment experimental design and tested andproven to be successful when offered as the complete suite of supports just described, withassociate degree students (i.e., partial implementation and implementation with different cohortswas not evaluated). Students in ASAP had an impressive three-year graduation rate of 40.1%compared to 21.8% for matched non-participants (11). Previous internal research showed thatHispanic male students in ASAP had a 3-year graduation rate of 46.7% compared to 18.2% for amatched group.As students in this
Paper ID #36881Creating an Industry-Academia Partnership to Prepare theWorkforce of the FutureStephanie S Ivey (Associate Dean for Research)Katie Marie Bowman © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Creating an Industry-Academia Partnership to Prepare the Workforce of the FutureAbstractThis paper details development of a new Engineering Apprenticeship program designed toprepare engineering graduates to embrace technology, innovation, and the development ofmultidisciplinary solutions to current industry challenges. The program was
Engineering from the University of Dayton and a Ph.D. degree in Engineering Education from Purdue University. In her work, she characterizes front-end design practices across the student to practitioner continuum, develops empirically-based tools to support design best practices, and studies the impact of front- end design tools on design success. Specifically, she focuses on divergent and convergent thinking processes in design innovations, including investigations of concept generation and development, exploring problem spaces to identify real needs and innovation opportunities, and approaches to integrate social and cultural elements of design contexts into design decisions.Colleen M. Seifert (Professor
mechanical engineering students to enhance their academic success and transition them into a career in STEM.Subha Kumpaty Dr. Subha Kumpaty is a professor of mechanical engineering and program director of master of science in engineering at the Milwaukee School of engineering. Besides teaching a variety of engineering courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs, he leads the research experiences for undergraduates program sponsored by the National Science Foundation. He has led Engineering Education track of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress for more than a decade. He currently co-leads the S-STEM grant with Dr. Fertig which provides scholarships and activities to 20 diverse mechanical
technologies, there is a lack of an appropriate textbook and pedagogical approach forassisting students in developing such technological skills. It is critical to incorporate 3D printingtechnologies into curricula in such a way that it improves student engagement and subjectknowledge acquisition. Since 3D printing education fosters active engagement rather thanpassive learning, it could be an empowering experience for STEM students [10]. Likewise, 3Dprinting technology can also be integrated into construction education to address low-costhousing challenges and prepare the future construction workforce for evolving practices and theuse of construction technology in the industry.Several studies have investigated the impact of integrating 3D printing
. Methodology This study utilizes a correlational research design with regression analysis that aimed toexamine the relationship between student cognitive engagement in engineering-centric iSTEM(outcome) and curricular opportunities for learning multidisciplinary lesson content,engineering-design activities, agency in STEM practices, data practices, collaboration, andevidence-based reasoning. The study context and sample, instrument, data, research design andapproach, and statistical analysis are discussed in the following sections.Research design In order to address the research questions, this study used a correlational design withmultinomial logistic regression analysis. It is an ex post-facto research [36] because the
Engineers and Scientists8, and Dava Sobel’s The Best American ScienceWriting 20049. Faigley’s work is a standard handbook for writing classes, includinginformation on conducting research, citing sources, and correct grammar and style.Ferguson’s book is a history of engineering design that argues for a more visual-centeredengineering education. While he doesn’t discount math and science’s impact onengineering, Ferguson desires more emphasis on design, as well as hands-on experience.This text provides provocative material for discussion and journal assignments, as it alsointroduces students to the history of the profession in which they are entering. Sobel’sedited collection of science writing is used for a similar purpose. The material is drawnfrom
-Southwest Annual Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Copyright ©2005, American Society for Engineering Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED464662.)7. Hagedorn, L. S., Maxwell, W., & Hampton, P. (2002). Correlates of retention for African- American males in community colleges. Journal of College Student Retention; Research, Theory & Practice, 3(3), 243-263.8. Gao, H., Hughes, W., O’Rear, M. R., & Fendley, W. R., Jr. (2002). Developing Structural Equation Models to Determine Factors Contributing to Student Graduation and Retention: Are There Differences for Native Students and Transfers? Paper presented at the 43rd Annual Research
components: Building Science Education and the Zero Energy Design Practicum[20]. Following a successful pilot launch in 2021, the program is now hosted by the AmericanInstitute of Architects (AIA).In summary, the future looks bright as the competition begins a third decade and continues to serveas a catalyst for zero energy design training and practice in theory and in real life. One facultymember summed up the program very well with the following quote. “The Solar DecathlonCompetition is the best way for our students to challenge themselves and compete against the bestsustainably-minded students in the world…This event is a catalyst for change in our culture aswell as an experience that generates employment opportunities for our students
conversation, whichwas the initial consultation. This work aims to identify the behaviors of faculty, staff, and peersthat are the impetus for spirit-murdering experiences of Black womxn in engineering doctoralprograms. It is an immediate intent that this work will enable future identification of actionableways that these practices can be disrupted and replaced with liberatory practices that seek tofoster healing, development, and support for Black womxn in engineering higher education.Positionality As a Black feminist killjoy [21] who has been enrolled in 2 engineering PhD programswith 3 different academic advisors, I use this research as my own intellectual activism. Havingattended 4 historically white institutions (HWIs) in 3 U.S. regions, I
emphasizes the need forstudents to visualize concepts which for many is not an inherent skill. This is particularly true inthe case of structural failures caused by design/material issues or natural phenomena such asearthquakes. The probability of a student, let alone a practicing engineer, observing first-hand thefailure of a column, beam, or any other structural component/system is extremely rare. Only fewof the best-resourced universities can afford to conduct failure tests in order to provide theirundergraduate/graduate students with some insight into these issues because the equipment andmaterials for such tests are highly expensive.Structural failures due to design/material problems amount to only several hundred over the courseof a decade [1
the way inclusion is culti- vated in engineering through the implementation of novel technologies and methodologies in engineering education. Intrigued by the intersections of engineering education, mental health and social justice, Dr. Coley’s primary research interest focuses on virtual reality as a tool for developing empathetic and in- clusive mindsets among engineering faculty. She is also interested in hidden populations in engineering education and innovation for more inclusive pedagogies.Katreena Thomas, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Katreena Thomas is a graduate student at Arizona State University in the Engineering Education Systems and Design Doctoral program. She is a member of the
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those dispositions, skill levels,and practical tasks that are reasonably expected of graduates.6Within the United States, a similar call has been made for incorporating an entrepreneurialmindset into undergraduate engineering curricula. EM is a multi-faceted concept comprising awide range of characteristics, skills, and attitudes; its curricular presence is often implemented inways that enable an institution to best leverage its resources, including faculty background,available partnerships, and funding opportunities. 7 As defined by KEEN, entrepreneurial mindsetis a habit of mind geared toward action; a way of thinking about the world that empowers peopleto identify opportunities and create value in any context.8 Network members from more than