communication is frequently is used to convey ideas and project results. Reports, proposals, andproject results are transmitted to others in written form. These documents must be clear, concise, anderror free because there is no opportunity for immediate response from the reader. Oral presentations toan audience of peers and superiors also must be clear, concise and error free. In addition, key ideas mustbe presented visually in such a way that a knowledgeable audience can follow them without prior study.The effective engineer-leader must continually strive to improve both written and oral communicationskills.Two-way communication is much more commonly encountered in day-to-day activities. Here, of course,there is an opportunity for verbal exchange of
inSTOMP to their peers, it should be noted that most of the teachers reported initiating theirinvolvement in STOMP themselves based on their perceived lack of confidence with, orknowledge of engineering and technology content. This was supported by teacher statementslike: “I did not feel as confident in teaching engineering and technology as other science topics. My coworker suggested contacting you.” “…we are supposed to teach engineering concepts according to my school district, but we have been given hardly any training!!”A comparison group would provide deeper insight into the impacts of STOMP.Bibliography1. Portsmore, M., Rogers, C., & Pickering, M. (2003). STOMP: Student Teacher Outreach Mentorship
students from different majors to interact and communicate with each other.Students were strongly encouraged to seek advice from peer students for assignments that werenot in their fields.Nine assignments were given in the first eight weeks of the semester and accounted for 40% ofthe final grade. Student grade information on these assignments is given below in Table 1. Theaverage score in all areas is above 80%. Table 1: Student grades on individual homework assignments Homework Area Average Minimum Maximum grade % grade % grade % Robotics 82.6 20 100 Algorithms and data
Requirement for GraduationIntroductionProfessional internships are not a new concept to college and university programs.However, to require this experience in the form of a demanding, well designed andimplemented internship is a very time consuming investment, which will yield excellentreturns for your students and for your program. Students, both traditional and non-traditional, are given an opportunity to demonstrate, advance, and refine technical andsupervisory competencies learned in the classroom and in the laboratories. Graduateswith this type of resume-worthy experience have a substantial advantage over peers withno internship experience. “Once, having an internship or two on your resume made you areal standout in the marketplace. Today
” (Figure 4) on two actual design projects. Students were organizedinto multidisciplinary teams of three to four members; the group had a total of thirty-eightstudents (15 male). The “Concepts” section uses quizzes given in nearly every session toascertain whether students have understood the material in their pre-class reading assignments.In addition, we encourage students to write brief reflective journal entries to further solidify andreinforce their own understanding, as well as demonstrate that improved understanding for animproved quiz grade. Universidad de las Américas Puebla’s Chemical, Environmental, and Foodengineering students have in the studied course a great opportunity for a multidisciplinarycollaborative experience
ProcessThe literature of capstone TDR describes variations on a generally applied industry approachusing TDRs associated with design gates or phases as described above. Industry approaches aredescribed in various standards (e.g., IEEE Std. 1028-1997) appropriate for the designapplication. The TDR process is a peer evaluation of a design as it is developed and/or before itis deployed for development, fabrication or production. Peer reviewers are acquired fromindependent pools in order to provide experienced, unbiased, and objective design oversight19. Similar to spaced TDRs in industry, Wilson, Cambron, and McIntyre20 describe a capstoneTDR process that requires reviews throughout the year where students are used as independentreviewers (see also, 4
Page 24.1332.3learning7-11. Scaffolding12 was suggested as a strategy to help students through difficulties withimportant aspects of the domain that seem easy or obvious to “experts” like the instructor. Keyscaffolding strategies include breaking a large task into smaller parts, working in peer groups and prompting13-16; as students gain confidence and competency in a topic, the instructor removes thescaffolding. The efficacy of scaffolding combined with team-based learning principles isinvestigated in several studies9-11, 16 17. Employing the use of computing tools (such as spreadsheets, MATLAB or MathCAD) toillustrate key course concepts is
interviews were transcribed andanalyzed using open-coding procedures to identify ways women experience the relationshipbetween their gender and their engineering identities, their experiences with male students (e.g.on design teams, studying for exams, completing homework assignments), and their strategiesfor navigating gendered dynamics such as peers who did not value their input or who expectedthem to take on certain roles. The participants rarely responded directly to questions aboutperceived gendered experiences, but when talking about their experiences in classes or on teams,did describe ways in which they had negotiated their space and their identity, earning respect ordemonstrating competence to gain a voice at the table. At the same time
the information is presented seems valuable.” “Posted lectures with comment great for review and homework, but trying to listen to them before class was overwhelming. Good tool but I prefer in-class lectures.”Instructor PerspectiveFrom an instructor perspective, making the lectures in advance took time and the resulting fileswere very large. Creating additional problems for in-class work also took additional time.However, I found it more enjoyable to spend class time interactively working problems. Peer-to-peer instruction was observed. Students questions while
cannot wait for every student to finish, but if you constantlycut them short, they will not participate in the activity and instead will wait for you to answer theproblem for them. Also, immediately after the activity, relevant discussion or sharing of studentwork is necessary to retain engaged students. In the observations, without a planned follow-upfor each active learning exercise, students who were off-task and then engaged in the activeexercise were often observed returning to their off-task work. Likewise, students who finishedan activity before their peers would participate in off-task activities, but a powerful summary ordiscussion of the exercise would often reengage those students in lecture.To illustrate the benefits to active
), pp. 201–202). Research shows that the 3DP project interventionsignificantly decreased participants’ science teaching anxiety and improved their scienceteaching efficacy, science interest, and perceived competence in K-3 technological andengineering design science standards (Novak & Wisdom, 2018). 3DP has been used in various disciplines to visualize the science concepts (Papavlasopoulou,Giannakos, & Jaccheri, 2017), most notably in the maker movement. However, out of theselected 43 peer-reviewed articles on the maker movement, only two studies investigatededucational benefits of 3DP (Leduc-Mills & Eisenberg, 2011; Mellis & Buechley, 2012). Smithet al. (2015) conducted observational studies in the Danish school system and
participantsto have direct manipulation and feedback.The program encouraged participants to have an active role in their learning, which follows aconstructivist approach to teaching and facilitation. The summer program began with participantslearning about datasets through the use of iNaturalist when visiting a garden anda museum.They also completed teamwork and planning activities. After this, more scientific discussionsbegan with the use of a peanut butter and jelly recipe writing activity, which served as a segueinto a discussion about algorithms and the importance of data in training AI models. From there,GTM was introduced using the example of shark teeth and three classes: cutting teeth, graspingteeth, and crushing teeth. Computer vision was
experiencedfaculty with less seasoned colleagues to foster professional growth. Long-term initiatives, suchas learning communities or certificate programs, allow for deeper exploration of themes likepedagogical innovation, research development, and leadership skills. Online courses andwebinars have gained prominence, providing flexible, accessible opportunities for professionallearning. Faculty retreats create space for reflection, strategic planning, and collaboration, oftenaligning development efforts with institutional priorities. Additionally, peer observation andfeedback programs promote continuous improvement through constructive dialogue amongcolleagues [2]. These varied approaches ensure that faculty development can be adapted to meetthe unique
lies in the unique rheology measurements of complex fluids as well as engineering education research related to novel uses of technology and big data. He has authored several interactive textbooks with zyBooks and has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles. https://www.trine.edu/academics/colleges-schools/faculty/engineering/liberatore-matthew.aspxDr. Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University Dr. Bodnar is an Associate Professor in the Experiential Engineering Education Department at Rowan University. Her research interests relate to the incorporation of active learning techniques such as game-based learning in undergraduate classes as well as innovation and entrepreneurship.Dr. Selen Cremaschi, Auburn UniversityDr. Victor
the expected deliverables. Upon completing the experiments,students were asked to submit a comprehensive lab report summarizing their methodology, dataanalysis, and conclusions. The report required them to not only present their experimental resultsbut also critically evaluate their findings in relation to theoretical predictions, providing insightsinto the real-world implications of pipeline design. This process fostered a deeper understandingof fluid flow in practical systems and reinforced the importance of clear communication, both interms of technical writing and in presenting complex scientific findings to peers and instructors.The handout given to the students is included as Appendix 1 for reference.Two lab sessions were dedicated to
, Bioinformatics, Dentistry, Dental Informatics programs at various public and private universities with more than 15 years of administrative experience as a chair/program director and 25 years of teaching, research, service, and industrial experiences.Husnu Saner Narman, Marshall University Dr. Husnu S. Narman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering at Marshall University. Previously a post-doctoral fellow at Clemson University, his research interests include distributed computing, cyber-physical systems, machine learning applications, social networks, and advanced learning technologies. He has secured around $3.5 million in funding as PI or Co-PI and has over 60 peer
student discussion when rating students’ discussions. During the in-class implantation, all data wasThis method is flexible, easy to implement, and can be used at collected as the discussions took place, with the assessorsthe course level for teaching and measuring engineering writing tally marks and notes directly on the relevant portionprofessional skills and the program level at the end of a of the EPSA Rubric.curricular sequence for evaluating a program’s efficacy
services that are crucial for their development and persistence in higher education [4]. These hurdles not only affect their confidence but can also lead to difficulties in managing coursework, ultimately influencing their overall academic performance. The challenges faced by first-generation college students are compounded by a lack of academic preparation. An underprepared student is generally defined as one who lacks the requisite academic skills, knowledge, or resources essential for success in postsecondary education. These deficiencies commonly manifest in foundational areas such as reading comprehension, technical writing, and mathematics, often stemming from prior educational experiences marked by academic
teamwork, and encouraging self-assessment of leadership abilities in groupenvironments.The mentorship program follows Kolb’s experiential learning theory, which emphasizes learningthrough concrete experiences and reflection, enabling students to apply theoretical knowledge topractical, industry-related challenges. Additionally, Vygotsky’s social constructivism informs thestructure of the program, where students actively construct knowledge through social interactionswith their mentors and peers, providing a collaborative learning environment.Since its implementation, the program has engaged sixteen industry professionals as mentors.Students are required to meet with their mentors at least three times during the semester,participating in structured
problems, they may write the problems in such a way that either the description ofthe problems is narrowly specific, or the constraints of the problems are overly restrictive.Engineering education researchers view engineering problems as ill-defined [30], and the abilityto gather information to make sense of the problems is a key engineering practice [5]. Therefore,narrow and restrictive problems may lead to straightforward solutions; thus, students employdesign fixation due to restrictions on given problems that discourage creativity and multiplepossibilities. Research in engineering education is needed to better understand the relationshipbetween features of engineering design challenges and students employing design fixation.Research has shown
; ResearchLibraries 85, no. 7 (November 2024): 978–93.Mi, Misa. “Leveraging Research Synthesis for Promoting and Expanding Library Services andEducational Programs.” The Journal of Academic Librarianship 42, no. 2 (March 2016): 151–53.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2015.12.012.Murphy, Jeannette. “Global Trends Health Science Libraries: Part 2.” Health Information and LibrariesJournal 39, no. 1 (March 2022): 82–90. https://doi.org/10.1111/hir.12415.Nachman, Sophie, Luke Barron, Terri Ottosen, Hannah Burrows, Emily P. Jones, and Elizabeth Moreton.“Translation of Systematic Review LibGuide Content Using Plain Language and Scientific Writing BestPractices.” Medical Reference Services Quarterly 43, no. 4 (2024): 279–91.https://doi.org/10.1080
to add to the repertoire of the study strategies they plan to use, but that they aresomewhat indiscriminate about what they plan to add, whereas those who did as expected or didbetter seem to focus their intended strategies on ‘close to course content’ strategies.Based on these findings, we are creating a peer-to-peer web based intervention for fall 2025. ECEstudents will be coached through naming the coping strategies they have used, and they willrecord a brief 2-5 minute testimonial for current students to watch and learn about effectivelycoping with perceived failure and perceived success. Participating fall 2025 students will write abrief reflection on each video they watch. Extent of engagement with videos will be used topredict
, and independent practice were deemed helpful, they had not yetfully developed their skills. The earlier results were more generalized regarding skilldevelopment and did not specify how each activity contributed to learning. In the follow-up survey, the answers were more detailed, clearly articulating the formsassignments on isometric and orthographic views led to greater spatial awareness. The resultsfurther support the notion that students benefited from developing problem solving skills,learning from trial-and-error and collaborative learning. Discussions with peers and workingthrough challenges were essential to building confidence and developing personally, which wasabsent in the first survey results. This suggests that having
human talents contribute to our profession’s social and global relevance.Catherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University Catherine G.P. Berdanier is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of South Dakota, her M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research expertise lies in characterizing graduate-level attrition, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering writing and communication; and methodological development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Stifling Dissent: Engineering PhD
-secondary levels.Prof. Joseph M LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology Joe Le Doux is the Executive Director for Learning and Training in the Department of Biomedical Engi- neering at Georgia Tech and Emory University. Dr. Le Doux’s research interests in engineering education focus on the socio-cognitive aspects of highly interactive learning environments, inclusion and peer jus- tice, and the impact of story-driven learning and personal narratives on students’ empathy, self-concept, and identity. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Cultivating Inclusivity: A Systematic Literature Review on Developing Empathy for Students in
resistance isbehavior that seeks to address social injustices within or through engineering but has no critiqueof the role of engineering in social oppression. An example is an engineering student whobelieves that the best way to help reduce the number of students leaving engineering is to offertutoring for their peers so that they can better adapt to the culture of engineering [48]. While thisstudent demonstrates social justice motivation, they engage in a superficial solution withinexisting social systems and social conventions that does not deal with structural causes of theproblem and has no critique of engineering [48]. Although tutoring supports the students beingtutored to be successful in the current system, because the student does not
) writing and using instructional objectives, (b)adopting active learning strategies, and (c) effective use of diagnostic, formative, and summativeassessments. Pre and post assessment of participants’ conception of teaching was captured by a20 question multiple-choice instrument that included demographic material (pre) and courseevaluation (post) as appropriate. Item categories on the instrument were drawn from Bransford’sHow People Learn (HPL) framework 1, a framework that is acknowledged as a practical way oforganizing what we know about teaching and learning today. Participant responses wereaggregated into four categories that derive from this framework (learner, knowledge, assessment,and community) and investigate how teaching methods
skeptical peer reviewer. Because of the dual roles of the firstauthor, it was additionally important to be clear in terms of approach and to leavemethodological traces. The systematic approach to this work was part of our effort to createtraces that are inspectable.To think about trustworthiness, it is valuable to identify the kind of knowledge being producedand then address features of the approach that contribute to the trustworthiness of that kind ofknowledge. The research question “What is suggested about the design space of learningexperiences based on a constant comparative analysis of ten instances of this learningexperience” foregrounds the desired knowledge--an understanding of the design space. Theanalysis is identifying dimensions of
conflict, etc between stories showing student stories patternsEach conversation was analyzed using deductive coding techniques. They were each coded twice – once withnarrative coding and then again with thematic coding.The Narrative codes included structures of storytelling such as aspects of plot such as conflict and resolutions,setting, and characters. Characters in the stories included the students, their home communities, elders & mentorson campus, peers, and the structures themselves.The thematic coding utilized the nine tenets of TribalCrit to determine which showed up in the stories ofIndigenous engineering students and determined
Powered by www.slayte.comImpact of Instructional Methods on Student Performance, Engagement, and Knowledge Retention: A Simultaneous Comparison of a Reflective versus Direct Approach to Fluid MechanicsAbstractFrequent and formative assessments of students’ knowledge retention are known to increase theiroverall performance and engagement in the course. These are typically administered throughhomework sets, quizzes, writing assignments, etc. However, there is not a consensus on which of theseassessment methods (or combination of methods) is more effective at increasing student learning. It isimportant for students to practice the skills learned in class and to receive meaningful feedback on theirefforts. How does the manner in which they