. Other NCA factors are less obvious than these and include meaning andpurpose in life, gratitude, mindfulness, engineering identity, sense of belonging and perceptionsof faculty caring. In this work-in-progress paper, we describe our ongoing work studying theimpacts of a large set of NCA factors on student performance and student thriving. Our past workshowed that most students can be grouped into one of four clusters, with each cluster having asimilar NCA profile or set of factor scores. These cluster assignments have a strong and lastinginfluence on student performance as measured by the grade point average (GPA). This studybuilds on the previous work through a longitudinal study of a subset of this sample and finds thatfive NCA factors change
of the interstate highway system on poor and minority communities in American cities. New Visions for Public Affairs, 7 (April), 9-21.Khan, B., Robbins, C., and Okrent, A. (2020). The State of US Science and Engineering 2020. National Science Foundation, (January 15th).Leydens, J. A., and Lucena, J. C. (2018). Engineering Justice : Transforming Engineering Education and Practice. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2018. Web.McGinn, R. E. (2003). Mind the gaps: An empirical approach to engineering ethics, 1997–2001. Science and Engineering Ethics, 9 (4), 517-542.Rabins, M. J. (1998). Teaching engineering ethics to undergraduates: Why? What? How? Science and Engineering Ethics, 4 (3), 291-302.Sensoy, O., and DiAngelo, R
Paper ID #38507Work in Progress: Knowing Our First-year Students, Meeting Them WhereThey Are, and Supporting Them for SuccessDr. Kathleen A Harper, Case Western Reserve University Kathleen A. Harper is the assistant director of the Roger E. Susi First-year Engineering Experience at Case Western Reserve University. She received her M. S. in physics and B. S. in electrical engineering and applied physics from CWRU and her Ph. D. in physics from The Ohio State University.Dr. Kurt R. Rhoads, Case Western Reserve University Kurt R. Rhoads, Ph.D., P.E. is the faculty director of the Roger E. Susi First-Year Engineering Experience
) situated within the transfer transition, and one (Trying to Fit the Full-time Profile)situated at UMKC.MCC ObstaclesUncertainty about Engineering Major and/or UMKC referred to the reality that MCC studentswere often unsure of which major to select. Even if they selected engineering as a major, theysometimes struggled to select an engineering specialty. As study participants described: [A barrier is] the length of time that people can be spinning in the washing machine without deciding exactly what they want to do, without completing all the prerequisite coursework to get into a particular major … If you do a transfer major, you are basically taking general education classes, which both means that you can change your mind
Paper ID #37167Changing the Way We Educate to Prioritize Minority Students’ MentalHealth and Enhance Their Well-Being ¨Ms. Claudia Calle Muller, Florida International University Claudia Calle M¨uller is a Ph.D. student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Florida International University (FIU). She holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica del Per´u (PUCP). Claudia has 4+ years’ experience in structural engineering designing reinforced concrete resi- dential and commercial buildings in Peru; 2+ years’ experience in entrepreneurship building a successful health coaching
Paper ID #40515GIFTS: It’s Time to Start with ’A Safety Moment’Prof. John I Messner, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Messner is the Director of the Computer Integrated Construction (CIC) Research Program at Penn State and a Professor of Architectural Engineering. He specializes in Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital twin, and immersive technology research.Dr. Ryan Solnosky, Pennsylvania State University Ryan Solnosky is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University at University Park. Dr. Solnosky has taught courses for Architectural
Paper ID #40368Evolution of a Student Transition and Success Program: Reflections on a10 Year JourneyDr. Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University Robin A. M. Hensel, Ed.D., is a Teaching Professor in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University and an ASEE Fellow Member. As a mathematician and computer systems analyst, she collaborated in engineering teams to support energy research before entering higher education where she taught mathematics, statistics, computer science, and engineering courses, secured over $5.5M to support STEM education research, led program
(KEEN) for contributing to this work.One way that educators have eased the infusion of aspects of entrepreneurship education intoundergraduate engineering curriculum is through Entrepreneurial Minded Learning (EML). Forthis work, we use KEEN’s approach that focuses on attributes of the “Entrepreneurial Mindset”(EM) [3]. Broadly speaking, we define EM as a collection of mental habits that empower one toquestion, adapt, and make positive change that engineers possess and leverage in theirprofessional work. This mindset is applicable for engineers broadly, not only in the context ofentrepreneurial ventures and starting new companies.The increased integration of EM has pushed universities to evaluate its impact. While othershave developed holistic
that faculty need immersive training in cultural responsiveness, and that suchtraining is the lowest hanging fruit [3]. Furthermore, Mack and colleagues clearly document thebreadth and depth of the cultural disconnect between engineering faculty and their students,explaining that this problem cannot be fixed with a checklist, and instead call for the cultivationof mindfulness among faculty [4].One reason that attempts to change faculty behaviors fail may be how independently facultyoperate in the classroom. Any attempt to shift teaching practices cannot rely on top-downmandates, but instead needs top-down support with bottom-up encouragement from colleagues,accompanied by a shift in the overall culture of a college of engineering. By providing
asked the industry respondents what they thought were theprimary benefits of their engagement for the community partner. They noted that their oversightensures the project quality, and that the participation of industry members should provide thecommunity partners with a degree of peace of mind with respect to implementing the studentsdesigns. “The EPICS projects get some additional oversight from various engineers that are in industry. This helps ensure products are well thought through and safe for use by the community partners' intended users.” “The community partners would hopefully receive more polished, durable, and "professional" looking/functioning products that will last longer. Also the community
Paper ID #38759Lessons Learned from Offering in-Department Wellness ProgramsDr. Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University Dr. Jacquelyn K. Nagel is an engineer, academic, and consultant. At James Madison University she is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering. She earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University, and her M.S. and B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering and Electrical Engi- neering, respectively, from Missouri University of Science & Technology. As a multidiscipline engineer her diverse areas of expertise are bio-inspired design (BID), mechatronic systems, and
programs for engineering continue to grow in popularity among schools anduniversities, the corresponding curriculum that gets delivered to students has becomeincreasingly compartmentalized to each specific discipline. This shift has occurred naturally aseducational departments desire to highlight direct applicability of their education to theirdepartment label. However, much of the knowledge and many of the skills obtained in individualfields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) can be applied to variousother STEM fields. Yet, preconceived barriers between each discipline often create mental gapsin the minds of students that render their abilities to think of their education’s applicabilityoutside of the department they are
).“Validating the use of concept-mapping as a diagnostic assessment tool in organic chemistry:implications for teaching”. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 12, 133-141.[4] Enszer, J. A. (2018). “WIP: Exploring Mind Maps for Assessment in an IntroductoryChemical Engineering Course.” Proceedings 2018 ASEE Annual Conference.[5] Noor-A-Alam, M., & Mendez, J. (2022). “Construction and Use of a Concept Map in anUndergraduate Dynamics Class”. Proceedings 2022 ASEE Annual Conference.[6] Johnstone, A. H., & Otis, K. H. (2006). “Concept mapping in problem based learning: acautionary tale”. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 7, 84-95.[7] Saqib, N. (2022). “Let’s Take a Look at the Exam Figure: A Heat Transfer Exam ReviewActivity
Connecting Mentor Partners forAcademic Success of Undergraduates in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.”https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1930461 (accessed April 27, 2023)2. H. McDevitt. “Haley McDevitt.” https://www.haleymcdevitt.com/ (accessed April 27, 2023)3. David Sibbet, "A graphic facilitation retrospective," Adapted from presentation at theInternational Association of Facilitators The Art and Mastery of Facilitation–Navigating theFuture IAF Conference, pp. 16-20, 2001.4. A. Gonzalez. “A Mindful Way to Reflect: Rose, Thorn, and Bud.” mindfulschools.orghttps://www.mindfulschools.org/inspiration/mindful-reflection/ (accessed April 27, 2023)5. Karima Kadi-Hanifi, Ozlem Dagman, John Peters, Ellen Snell, Caroline Tutton &
the DIB and meetings with content-area experts led to the discoveryof five technical areas and nine non-technical professional skills that are highly desired in entry-level microelectronics engineers. The five technical areas include Radiation Hardening, System-On-Chip, Heterogeneous Integration and Advanced Packaging, Supply Chain, and Trusted AI.These technical areas represent high-need pathways and gaps in the existing microelectronicsworkforce. Additionally, nine professional skills were documented, including communication;diversity, equity, and inclusion; engineering habits of mind; leadership; lifelong learning; multi-disciplinary problem solving; professional and ethical responsibility; teamwork; andunderstanding solutions, impacts
Science (MAS) program, which involves system-based courses that evaluate domestic and international agricultural system resilience. Dr. Motschenbacher holds a PhD in Soil Physics (2012, Univ. of Arkansas), an MEd in Higher Education Administration (Middle Ten- nessee State Univ., 2007), and a BS in Agribusiness (Middle Tennessee State Univ., 2007). Academic po- sitions she has held include Postdoctoral Researcher in Biosystems Engineering (Iowa State Univ., 2013), Instructor/Adjunct/Assistant Professor of Practice of Soil Science (North Dakota State Univ., 2014-2022), and Associate Director of the Office of Teaching and Learning (North Dakota State Univ., 2016-2022). Within the past 15 years, she has designed and
[4]. However, the impact of direct mentorship-mentee setup is limited by the number ofexpert users, in this case, the three faculty members (a mechanical engineer, and electrical engineer, andan artist), and their available time to mentor other faculty. Our study was born out of a desire to quicklyincrease the number of faculty members who would be not only familiar with makerspace andcomfortable working with the array of available equipment, but who could also fully integrate the use ofthe space into their courses.Entrepreneurially Minded Learning & makerspacesEntrepreneurially Minded Learning (EML) is about equipping engineering students to think likeentrepreneurs, not necessarily to become entrepreneurs. The goal of EML is to help
these areas, creating a challenging environment particularly forunderrepresented engineering students. To combat this issue, a video and activities weredeveloped to emphasize teamwork and inclusion. The video was created by two students whohad taken the course in the previous year. It presented background information, mindful teachingabout inclusion, some discussion of the students’ personal experiences in the course, and anintroduction to the activities. The three activities that were developed were (1) a communicationgame, which allowed students to practice clear and respectful communication, (2) a teamworkand collaboration game, which aimed to show that each member of a team had somethingvaluable to contribute, and (3) a reflection and
ETD 345 Examining the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on S-STEM Financially Supported Students’ Change-Readiness and Self-Efficacy Sarah (Yin Yin) Tan and John L. Irwin Michigan Technological University1. IntroductionS-STEM financially supported students: ETS-IMPRESS (The Engineering Technology Scholars –IMProving REtention and Student Success) participate in the Honors College Pathway Program(HCPP), where they write reflections frequently. All reflections are written and follow a “What/SoWhat/Now What” format that instructors also describe as “Present, Analyze
Paper ID #39191Board 399: The Freshman Year Innovator Experience (FYIE): Bridging theURM Gap in STEMDr. Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Noe Vargas Hernandez researches creativity and innovation in engineering design. He studies ideation methods, journaling, smartpens, and other methods and technology to aid designers improve their creativ- ity levels. He also applies his research to the desDr. Arturo A Fuentes, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Arturo Alejandro Fuentes is a Professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Texas Pan Amer- ican. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S
Paper ID #39231Work in Progress: Creating Effective Prompts for ”Teaming” SessionsDr. Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington Dr. Jennifer Turns is a full professor in the Human Centered Design & Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at the University of Washington. Engineering education is her primary area of scholarship, and has been throughout her career. In her work, she currently focuses on the role of reflection in engineering student learning and the relationship of research and practice in engineering education. In recent years, she has been the co-director of the Consortium to Promote
Paper ID #38450Board 194: A Community-Driven Process for Developing NSF Review Pan-elistsDr. Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato Rebecca A. Bates received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Washington. She also received the M.T.S. degree from Harvard Divinity School. She is currently Professor and Chair of the Department of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato and is a Fellow of ASEE.Dr. Lisa Benson, Clemson University Lisa Benson is a Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, and the past editor of the Journal of
Trust Well 1H-9,” 2019.[2] United States Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB), “Investigation Report: Organic Peroxide Decomposition, Release, and Fire at Arkema Crosby Following Hurricane Harvey Flooding,” p. 154, 2018.[3] United States Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB), “Final Investigation Report Caribbean Petroleum Tank Terminal Explosion and Multiple Tank Fires Caribbean Petroleum Corporation (Capeco) Key Issues,” pp. 71–73, 2009.[4] J. Stransky, C. Ritz, C. Bodnar, E. Dringenberg, and E. Miskioglu, “MIND THE GAP! …between engineers’ process safety beliefs and behaviors,” in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, 2022.[5] United States Chemical
, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, ParadigmsMotivation: Music and Fluency in Computing Levels of AbstractionThe notions of computer science as an art form itself and as a platform for creative minds toexercise new artistic direction have been intertwined since Ada Lovelace envisioned a futurewhere computer served as more than calculator machines.1 Her insight into the potential forcomputing machines stemmed in part from her dedicated study of the piano, singing, and as aharpist.2 Since music and the “fundamental relations of pitched sounds” may be quantified as ascience of the harmony of expression, she envisioned a computing machine that could composeelaborate pieces of music to any computable degree of complexity.While the extent
describe individuals who possess the abilityto identify opportunities, consider alternative options, and take action in uncertain conditions.They persevere through uncomfortable situations by willingness to accept and learn frompossible failure. The Kern Entrepreneurship Education Network (KEEN) introduced the termentrepreneurially minded engineers to indicate people who “appreciate societal values ofproducts they create and persist in an orientation towards customer needs,” [7] and “have highentrepreneurial self-efficacy and show tendency towards risk taking, persistence, autonomy,achievement, and leadership” [8].To successfully develop an entrepreneurial mindset, students must be placed into experientialand project-based learning situations that
Paper ID #37248Exploring Transformative Learning from a Summer Bridge ProgramMs. Sukeerti Shandliya, University of Cincinnati Sukeerti Shandliya is a doctoral student in Engineering and Computing Education and a GRA in the De- partment of Engineering and Computing Education at the University of Cincinnati. Her research interests include engineering workforce development, DEI in STEM, experiential learning, development of global competencies and cultural competencies in higher education and the workforce. She has completed her bachelor’s in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Banasthali University, India
Paper ID #39713Board 112: Creating an Institutional Culture of Empowering Faculty forStudent-centered Learning through a Pilot ProgramDr. Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University Sally Pardue, Ph.D., is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Tennessee Tech University, and former director (2009 - 2018) of the Oakley Center for Excellence in the Teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University Kumar Yelamarthi received his Ph.D. and M.S degree from Wright State University in 2008 and 2004, and B.E. from University of Madras
ineducational settings. Not all of these methods are appropriate or applicable to the problem athand though; the specific NLP technique implemented must be adapted to fit the type of textbeing analyzed and the purpose of that analysis [8].Existing Uses of Natural Language Processing in AssessmentWith the ethical concerns and limitations of more advanced models in mind, the use of naturallanguage processing in educational assessment is by no means a new endeavor. The use ofautomated essay scoring techniques have been widely developed and discussed across multiplesubject areas [9]. However, their usage remains problematic and they do not see significant usein the field of engineering education.This said, there have been many attempts at more detailed
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Paper ID #37162Work in Progress: Teaching Evaluation Demonstration ProjectDr. Vicki V. May, P.E., Dartmouth College Vicki V. May, Ph.D., P.E. is an Instructional Professor of Engineering and the Engineering Education Program Area Lead at the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth. Her research focuses on engi- neering education and K-12 outreach. She teaches courses in solid mechanics, structural analysis, and design. Prior to relocating to the east coast, Professor May was an Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering at the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.Prof. Petra Bonfert-Taylor