engineering students. Dr. Watson is also interested in understanding and assessing students’ cognitive processes, especially development of cognitive flexibility and interactions with cognitive load. Dr. Watson is the proud recipient of seven teaching awards and six best paper awards. She was previously named the Young Civil Engineer of the Year by the South Carolina Section of ASCE and currently serves as a Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Civil Engineering Education.Dr. Elise Barrella P.E., Wake Forest University Dr. Elise Barrella is the founder and CEO of DfX Consulting LLC which offers engineering education and design research, planning and consulting services. She is a registered Professional Engineer and was a
engineering activities into the literature they are already using intheir classrooms. We also aim to empower students as budding engineers, creating thespace for them to be agentive in identifying and pursuing the problems they want tosolve, rather than presenting them with pre-determined design tasks. We are currentlyimplementing our IEL approach in fifteen classrooms (Grades 3, 4, and 5) in rural,suburban, and urban schools in Massachusetts. Although our research team is analyzing Page 25.549.2data through multiple lenses, the focus of this paper is to demonstrate how a literarycontext fosters student engagement in engineering practices, highlighting what
TheEngineer of 2020. Professionals who graduate with engineering degrees of any discipline maydirectly use their undergraduate technical knowledge as well as use, in more general terms, theirengineering problem solving approaches in many fields. Today’s engineers work in traditionalas well as non-traditional fields perceived completely different from any design theory studied inthe classroom. Many industries, from mainstream business and consulting to design andmanufacturing, desire to hire engineers for their learned way of thinking and ability to applyavailable resources to improve quality of product, service and thus human life. A well-roundedengineer, with effective technical knowledge and analytical skills as well as effective soft skills
women in tenure-track appointments have ever been promoted to associateand/or full professor. Among them, about 10 have received promotion to full professor. Untilrecently, practices used to evaluate faculty research and teaching accomplishments had notaligned well with either the OSU promotion and tenure (P&T) Guidelines or the COE strategicplan. Such misalignment made it difficult to ensure a fair and proper evaluation and also limitedany potential for guiding faculty energy in ways that best serve our mission-specific activities.For example, academia has institutionalized a number of barriers to collaboration, and these areespecially apparent to untenured faculty. Establishing independence as a researcher is oftenprioritized over
State University (Fort Collins, CO, USA). She has experience working as a graduate teaching assistant for computer aided engineering, biomedical engi- neering capstone design, and biomedical engineering introductory classes. Nicole’s engineering education interests include active learning, metacognitive thinking, and the use of technology platforms. Her doc- toral research is focused on the material properties of spinal cord tissues to contribute to the understanding and treatment of spinal cord injuries.Jasmine Erin Nejad, Colorado State University Jasmine Nejad is a PhD student in the Biomedical Engineering program at Colorado State University (CSU). She completed her B.S. in Biochemistry and M.S. in Biomedical
Paper ID #219982018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29A Historical and Policy Perspective on Broadening Participation in STEM:Insights from National Reports (1974-2016)Teirra K Holloman Holloman, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education Teirra Holloman is a doctoral student in engineering education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where she serves as a graduate research assistant. Teirra received her BS in Industrial En- gineering from Clemson University. Her research interests revolve around broadening participation
-10. During this timeof undergraduate research experiences, there has been a push from using inquiry into authentic science andauthenticity for classroom learning11-13.Some researchers stress the use tools such as the microscope or telescope, or activities like bioinformaticsand biodiesel production, or community collaborations and summer camps as the focus for authenticscience14-23. Tomas and Ritchie claim that integrating authentic science activities into classrooms assiststudents in learning how practicing scientists conduct research24. These types of authentic scienceexperiences can motivate students25.Interestingly, sometimes the terms are combined, such as the “reflection on authentic science inquiry26” and“authentic science inquiry27
is to connect students, specifically Black Americans, to hands-on engineering educationthat will lead to securing occupations in the civil service complex (Hampton University Schoolof Engineering, n.d.). Hampton University’s College of Engineering and Technology makes its purpose forserving the Black community ubiquitous via public records from research initiatives to outreach.The engineering college emphasizes the importance of creating a learning experience wherestudents are given research to practice pedagogies around environment, technology, andtransportation. For example, students and faculty members have access to multiple major grantsfocused on impactful topics such as energy efficiency, pollution control from
professional responsibility among engineering graduates, while a variety of otherinterventions (e.g., service learning programs) have been developed to more broadly challengeengineering students to see themselves as socially engaged citizens and professionals.Nonetheless, there has been a surprising lack of research on development of social and ethicalresponsibility among undergraduate engineering students. Few studies have systematicallyexamined levels of ethical knowledge, decision-making capabilities, and commitments to socialresponsibility among large numbers of engineering students, much less examined how suchindicators change over time and are impacted (or not) by specific kinds of learning experiences.As a result, faculty, administrators, and
minimum parameters set for the Option #5 practice-based (virtual only) exam were 1) it wasa take-home exam, 2) students performed an investigation on one or more provided disk images,3) students completed the exam from a preferable location and submitted the exam within threedays of the exam release date.Research questionsThe study attempts to answer three research questions: 1- Does the satisfaction of students’ basic psychological needs relate to autonomous motivation? 2- How do students view the various types and formats of examination assessments? 3- What motivates students to choose a particular type and format of examination when they are provided with different assessment options?MethodsParticipant descriptionParticipants
, and Staff Perceptions Amir Hedayati-Mehdiabadi1, PhD Elizabeth A. Moschella-Smith2, PhD MA Mala Htun1, PhD1 University of New Mexico2 Prevention Innovations Research Center, University of New Hampshire Abstract In recent years, the adverse impacts of harassment on career outcomes of women andracial minorities in academic engineering has been increasingly recognized. The way individualsdefine harassment has important implications for designing prevention programs and the abilityof the engineering community to recognize and address this issue
Paper ID #36693Improving Communication Skills in Global Engineers:Adapting the UNESCO Story Circles Method inUndergraduate Engineering ProgramsAwatef Omar Ergai Dr. Ergai (Ph.D., Clemson University) is an assistant professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Kennesaw State University (KSU). Prior to this position, she served as an assistant teaching professor at Northeastern University and held a post-doctoral position in the Healthcare Systems Engineering at the same University for two years. Dr. Ergai teaches undergraduate and graduate industrial and systems engineering courses. Her research focuses on applying
of California, Irvine Emil Lundqvist graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Science in Biomed- ical Engineering: Premedical. He has conducted research with the Cardiovascular Modeling Laboratory in the field of cardiovascular biomechanics and currently works as the Core Laboratory Manager at the Edwards Lifesciences Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Technology.Prof. Christine E King, University of California, Irvine Dr. Christine King is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Biomedical Engineering at UC Irvine. She re- ceived her BS and MS from Manhattan College in Mechanical Engineering and her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UC Irvine, where she developed brain-computer interface
´ Juan David Ortega Alvarez is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech and a Courtesy Affiliate Professor at Universidad EAFIT. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University and an M.S. in Process Engineering and Energy Technology from Hochschule Bremerhaven. With over 10 years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, Juan also has more than 6 years of professional experience as a practicing engineer, primarily focused on the design and improvement of chemical processing plants. His research interests center on the scholarship of teaching and learning, collaborating with engineering faculty across disciplines to help assess and
Engineering Inspiration: An Initial Investigation into the Impact of the Toy Adaptation Program,” presented at the 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2016. Accessed: Oct. 20, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/community- service-as-a-means-of-engineering-inspiration-an-initial-investigation-into-the-impact-of- the-toy-adaptation-program[8] M. Y. Mollica, R. L. Kajfez, and E. Riter, “Toy Adaptation for Children with Disabilities: A Translatable Means to Engage Engineering Students in Community Engaged Learning,” Adv. Eng. Educ., 2021, Accessed: Oct. 20, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1309150[9] M. Y. Mollica et al., “Engagement in Practice: Toy Adaptation for Children
success in engineering. Justin completed their Ph.D. in Engineering Education (’22) and M.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics (’21) at Purdue University, and two B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Secondary Mathematics Education at the University of Nevada, Reno (’17). Atop their education, Justin is a previous NSF Graduate Research Fellow and has won over a dozen awards for research, service, and activism related to marginalized communities, including the 2020 ASEE ERM Division Best Diversity Paper for their work on test anxiety. As a previous homeless and food-insecure student, Justin is eager to challenge and change engineering engineering education to be a pathway for socioeconomic mobility and broader systemic
engineering degrees. The Biomedical Engineering degreewas created in 1970 and was among the first few in the Nation. In 1999, the science andengineering colleges were combined to become the College of Engineering and Science. Thisreorganization and the administrative changes led to a new vision for the college to be the best atintegrating engineering and science in both education and research1,2. With this new vision,nanotechnology was determined to be a strategic area of focus. Funding was obtained to build aresearch center, the Institute for Micromanufacturing in 1999. Several faculty were hired withexpertise in nanotechnology, and graduate courses were added to the roster until a fullMicro/Nano concentration was established in the Ph.D
Paper ID #48306Teaching Mechanical Properties of Materials through CrochetDr. Sarah A Goodman, Georgia Institute of Technology Sarah A. Goodman is a Lecturer in the School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Georgia Tech. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, she taught MSE at Stevens Institute of Technology for 2.5 years. Her teaching and research interests include the use of active learning in graduate courses, applying the funds of knowledge framework to teaching materials science, and helping students develop a sense of community and belonging in the field of engineering. Prof. Goodman has experience teaching 4th
has received numerous national and international awards. He is an elected Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Management and serves as an Associate Editor for the Engineering Management Journal . Prior to his academic career, Schell spent 14 years in industry where he held leadership positions focused on process improvement and organizational development.Dr. Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University Bryce E. Hughes is an Associate Professor in Adult and Higher Education at Montana State University. His research interests encompass diversity and equity in engineering education, with a focus on LGBTQ students. He was recently awarded an NSF CAREER grant to study the experiences of LGBTQ under- graduates in
laboratories, automotive, energy,aerospace, and NASA. In the comments section of the survey, many reflected on the impact of their REUexperience, describing it as “a wonderful program that opened many doors to my career”; “incrediblyimpactful… many opportunities in networking and career development have been especially beneficial tome”; “REU was honestly one of the best parts of my undergrad for so many reasons…growing up shy andunconfident, the position helped me build confidence, interact with peers from other schools and helped mefeel much more confident when applying for first jobs in my career…”; “Honestly, I had a wonderfulexperience in the program and I wouldn’t have even been interested in research if I didn’t do this program!I’m in the
the practice of service learning in the communities, with all the challenges thatgrassroots engineering brings with itself, providing the students with the opportunity to learnfrom more experimented grassroots engineers’ practice; iv) on the feedback given by the team’sstaff on the individual and/or group performance.Most undergraduate students used to be granted an extension scholarship (from UFRJ) during atleast a part of the time they spent at Soltec’s activities. This financial support, in addition to thecompelling ideals of grassroots engineering, motivate undergrads in engaging at Soltec’sprojects. For the graduate students, participation at Soltec’s interventions is usually part of theirmain research project, building a strong
University. At Bucknell he helped found the Maker-E, an electronic MakerSpace for students.He is currently interested in engineering design education, engineering education policy, and the philosophy of engineering education. He has served as associate editor on several journals, an ABET PEV, and on several national-level advisory boards.Dr. Sarah Appelhans, Bucknell University Sarah Appelhans is a postdoctoral research assistant at Bucknell University. She earned her PhD in Cultural Anthropology at the University at Albany (SUNY). Her dissertation research, ”Flexible Lives on Engineering’s Bleeding Edge: Gender, Migration and Belonging in Semiconductor Manufacturing”, investigates the intersections of gender, race
student remarked, “we had toproblem-solve, for example, find a way to get solar panels onto roofs.” Students alsocommented on the enormous sense of accomplishment, seeing their designs implemented, thepotential to make an impact, a new passion for their vocation, and a chance to see the lives thatcan be changed by their work. As related by one female student, “When you know that yourwork will impact someone’s life, you know you need to get it right, and it makes you driven tosucceed. I think that all too often, students are more focused on just getting the work done,rather than on the impact their work may have in the future.” Another female studentcommented that, “the obstacles were learning experiences. I learned much more from solvingcommunity
. counselor, therapist) for mental health concerns.Underlying this goal was the need to identify similarities in engineering students’ sources ofstress and their approaches to maintaining their mental health. Our research design was guidedby pragmatism, as we believe that (a) an objective reality exists but can only be encounteredthrough subjective human experience [13], (b) beliefs and habits are socially constructed andsubject to sociopolitical forces [14], (c) understanding the problem (i.e., treatment gap) andidentifying practical solutions is the central priority [15], and (d) the best method (e.g.,qualitative, quantitative) is the one most effective in achieving desired research outcomes [16].Therefore, we used IBM as our guiding theoretical
compete for prizes andrecognition such as for innovative design, fabrication achievements and best presentation. Thecompetition event is a high energy celebratory experience open to the public (Fig. 1).Figure 1. An MAE 3 Undergraduate Tutor (left) with students (right) and their robotat the course-wide final robot competition.Through a process of continuous improvement, the popular course has maintained a mixedreputation among students as “being a lot of work!” and as a valuable high impact learningexperience. Students often share with instructors that the course experience provided a solidfoundation in essential hands-on engineering skills and prepared them for advanced coursework,engineering clubs, capstone design and technical careers. The
issues. Furthermore, the datasuggests a need for more accessible and comfortable channels for students to report and discussinstances of bias and discrimination.Senior Exit Surveys and Group Interviews:The senior exit surveys and group interviews at Chemical Engineering Department provide acomprehensive feedback mechanism for understanding the graduating students' experiences. Inhour-long group discussions, seniors reflect on the curriculum, departmental culture,extracurricular activities, and their experiences with the senior design project and mentors.From these surveys and interviews, several actionable suggestions have emerged: • Students find transport phenomena classes too theoretical and recommend integrating more practical
schedules in fall and spring semesters. More details on creating theSTEP Cohorts can be found elsewhere [3].We survey students placed in cohorts at the end of each fall semester. A significant majority ofthe students reports in the survey that they have studied with other students in their cohortsoutside the classroom. Our graduating seniors have told us that the relationship they developedwith others students in the study groups which they formed during the first-year, carry over tosenior capstone design project.Factors Supporting Institutionalizing STEP at Western Michigan UniversityIn order to make lasting impacts to support student success in engineering, the best practicesidentified by projects supported by the National Science Foundation need
perspectives on global engineering and looks forward to a lifelong career pursuing that passion.Matthew R Lurtz I am a graduate student at Colorado State University (CSU) pursuing my doctorate in Hydrologic Science and Engineering. I have served as a graduate researcher and teaching fellow while at CSU. I study ecohydrology in groundwater-dependent ecosystems impacted by human activity. My current work focuses on spatial-temporal connections between an agroecosystem and an evolving natural ecosystem in southeastern Colorado. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Connecting Education Abroad with an in-class EWB
Paper ID #15901Android-Based Remote Robot Control SystemDr. Yujian Fu P.E., Alabama A&M University Dr. Yujian Fu is an associate professor of computer science department at Alabama A&M University. Her research interests fall in formal verification of cyber physical systems, behavioral analysis of mobile security, software architecture and design analysis of safety-critical and mission-critical systems. Her projects are supported by NSF, Air Force and DoD. She have several publications regarding to the research and educational projects.Mr. Md Hossain Shuvo, Alabama A&M University Graduate Student, Dept. of
also designed to evaluate the students’ learning outcome and willbe one of the ten quizzes of the course. The quiz was created on Canvas and could be includedin both face to face and online modalities. The final examination will also include at least onequestion from this module to ensure students attained the learning objectives.Conclusion and Future WorksThe current transformation in the project management field in the presence of ArtificialIntelligence and Machine Learning is inevitable. Educators should prepare the nextgeneration to face these changes and provide them with the required knowledge and skills.This paper designed a course module for graduate level students enrolled in EngineeringProject Management course to introduce the