' contributions or scholarly achievements [27].Although there are mixed observations on how SMPs shaping the online learningenvironment and complementing in-class learning experiences, SMP use is changing thepractices in instructions in engineering education [28]. For STEM students, the growing needfor enhanced communication and interactions on SMPs makes it necessary to integrate onlinesocial networks into the classroom in a more accessible way, thus enhancing the traditionallearning environment [23, 29]. Mentoring in an online setting poses many difficulties eventhough online engagement offers different expected benefits. The potential interference ofincluding SMPs in the classroom is one of the main issues [30]. Another study exhibited thatover thirty
Paper ID #44809Engaging students in developing course improvements leads to bothfaculty and student insightsDr. Susannah GAL, Wentworth Institute of Technology Associate Dean Dr. Susannah Gal has an undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry and her PhD in Biochemistry. She has held academic positions at in New York, at Penn State, and at the University of The Bahamas in Nassau and served as a program officer for the National Science Foundation before joining Wentworth Institute of Technology in January 2023. Her research has included work in plant enzymes, DNA computing, DNA binding proteins in cancer and in
Paper ID #44474Work-in-Progress: Human Capital Formation as a Framework for Entrepreneurshipand Venture Design EducationDr. Helen L. Chen, Stanford University Helen L. Chen is a Research Scientist in the Designing Education Lab in Mechanical Engineering and co-founder of the Integrative Learning Portfolio Lab in Career Education at Stanford University. She earned her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her PhD in Communication with a minor in Psychology from Stanford. Her scholarship is focused on engineering and entrepreneurship education, portfolio pedagogy, reflective practices, non-degree credentials, and reimagining how
Riddle Aeronautical UniversityKatrina Robertson, Embry Riddle Aeronautical UniversityTrey Talko, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Small Shifts: New Methods for Improving Communication Experiences for Women in Early Engineering Courses Abstract: This paper outlines methods and initial data from an educational intervention based on previous research published at ASEE. Students in introductory engineering courses face challenges communicating and integrating their ideas in team projects. Often these challenges with team communication fall along gendered lines, where women students experience marginalization in team settings. This paper builds from previous research in the field of engineering education which integrated
the start of the Fall Semester. These requirements were established to ensureacademic equilibrium among participants.To elaborate on the application process, each prospective participant underwent an interview toassess their interests and understanding of sustainability concepts. Questions concerned theirperceptions of sustainability, its potential applications within their engineering-focuseduniversity curriculum, and how they envisioned integrating sustainability principles into theirfuture careers. The responses collected during these interviews were analyzed to establish apreliminary ranking of candidates. This ranking was further evaluated by two university facultymembers, each with distinct expertise: one specializing in sustainability
him to laboratories in the US, Canada, and Singapore; where he specialized in the development of rare-earth-based nanomaterials for advanced multimodal and deep tissue imaging. As an educator, he aims to bridge gap between the theory and practice in engineering education. His recent interest centers on the creation of engaging at-home and laboratory experiments, enabling students to experience firsthand the practical applications of engineering principles. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Bridging the Gap: At-Home Experiments Connecting Theory and Practice in Chemical Engineering EducationABSTRACTThe 2022 report by the National Academies of Sciences
Paper ID #41602Characterizing Teamwork Dynamics and Computational Model-Based Reasoningin Biomedical Engineering ProjectsAbasiafak Ndifreke Udosen, Purdue University Abasiafak Udosen is a professional Mechanical Engineer in Nigeria and a doctoral research scholar at ROCkETEd laboratory, Purdue University, United States. He earned a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering and an M.Eng in Energy and Power Engineering both in Nigeria. Over the years he has had the privilege of teaching courses such as Thermodynamics, Measurement and Instrumentation, Engineering Metallurgy, System Design, and Quantitative research methods at the
Mechanical Engineering and the Center for Education Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Computing (CEISMC). She is involved with engineering education innovations across K-12 and higher education, including programs and research spanning STEM, engineering, and computer science. Currently, she is focusing on inventiveness– how to define it, how to measure it, and how to cultivate it. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Impact of Invention Education Participation on Students' Confidence and Anxiety in STEMAbstractInvention education plays a crucial role in the K-12 setting as it creates a culture of innovationand critical thinking from an early age. It
has had a few years of experience in the construction and consulting fields as an MEP and stakeholder manager. His research interests are focused on course interventions, concept inventories, international curricula, accessibility, and course climates.Iman Shayegani, University of Cincinnati Iman Shayegani is a Ph.D. student at University of Cincinnati. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Tehran and his Master’s degree in the same field from Shiraz university. He had been an educational consultant and a mathematics teacher for over 10 years in Iran, and helped more than 1000 people to become successful in the University Entrance Exam before starting his Ph.D. program
understanding of complex concepts [14, 15].It enhances their cognitive abilities and equips them with valuable skills for navigating theuncertainties of the real world. In essence, by leveraging an awareness of students' beliefs,faculty can create an environment that not only imparts knowledge but also cultivates theessential skill of critical thinking, empowering students to approach learning with a discerningand analytical mindset.Adapting Curriculum. Faculty's awareness of students' prior knowledge and beliefs is pivotal intailoring curriculum and course materials to enhance the overall learning experience. Byunderstanding the diverse backgrounds and perspectives students bring to the classroom,educators can make informed adjustments to the
-175, 2000[12] The Presidents' Climate Leadership Commitments, Second Nature, 2019.https://secondnature.org/signatory-handbook/the-commitments/[13] M. Amini and C. Bienstock. "Corporate sustainability: an integrative definition and framework toevaluate corporate practice and guide academic research," Journal of Cleaner Production, 76, 12-19,2014.[14] EPA Watersense, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2019. https://www.epa.gov/watersense[15] P. Sandifer, et al. "Exploring connections among nature, biodiversity, ecosystem services, andhuman health and well-being: Opportunities to enhance health and biodiversityconservation," Ecosystem Services, 12, 1-15, 2015.[16] Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, AASHE
, sanitarians, and nurses promoting the practice the sustainable development, local to global. Dan is a Past President of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. He is a Diplomate Laureate of the American Academy of Sanitarians. Dan is a lifetime honorary Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Professor Oerther’s awards as an educator include lifetime honorary Fellowship in the National League for Nursing’s Academy of Nursing Educators and the Robert G. Quinn Award from the American Society for Engineering Education.Sarah Oerther ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Essentials of the Nurse+Engineer: Qualitative Methodology Applied to Food
. Animesh is dedicated to facilitating the transition of STEM students into the workforce and advocates for a learning environment enriched with diversity and fairness. He identifies with the pronouns ”He/They” and is known for his creativity, positivity, and outgoing personality.Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri is an Engineering Educator and People Research Scientist. She employs innovative and ethical mixed-methods research approaches to uncover insights about the 21st century workforce. Sreyoshi has a doctorate in Engineering Education, and Masters degrees in Applied Statistics (M.A.) and Mechanical Engineering (M.S.), from Virginia Tech. She earned her Bachelors degree in Mechatronics
, the theoretical foundation for design thinking is rooted in a varietyof disciplines, including engineering and social sciences, which enables complex problem-solvingthrough alternative, creative, and innovative ways (Foster, 2021; Buchanan, 1992; Dam & Siang,2018; Huppatz, 2015, Razouk & Shoute, 2012). The integration of multiple viewpoints and thesynergy of collective creativity are essential components that significantly enhance theeffectiveness of Design Thinking (IDEO, 2012). Design thinking continues to evolve with thewidely accepted approach, which follows the order of empathize, define, ideate, prototype, andtest. This process is cyclic and continues until an efficient solution is achieved. Jain (2015) positedthat advocates for
]. Likewise, if first year engineering students were capable of workingcollaboratively, they would have relatively higher academic achievement to those that did not [16].Thus, the module was created with a largely online component and an in-class case study toanalyze within groups of peers.In general, it is essential for students to identify the importance and relevance of the content beingtaught to keep them engaged [7]. From a professional standpoint, engineering ethical issues areoften integrated with technical problems, and students need to comprehend the weight of theiractions as an engineer [17]. From a teaching standpoint, engineering students’ learning is focusedon the design process, following the steps of identifying the problem
research is on multi-spectral image analytics, and I lead the project BisQue, an open source ML platform for data storage, AI/ML analysis, and visualization.Arthur Caetano, University of California, Santa Barbara Arthur Caetano is a Human-Computer Interaction Ph.D. student at the University of California, Santa Barbara, researching generative user interfaces in Extended Reality at the Human-AI Integration Lab under Prof. Misha Sra. With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Universide Federal Fluminense (2017), he brings 5 years of experience in Product Management within the financial industry, focusing on internal technical solutions for data scientists and data platform regulators. Arthur also mentors
Pedagogy Approach to Learning in Engineering: An HBCU's Experience,” in 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 2016.[8] J. Attia, M. Tembely, L. Hobson, and P. Obiomon, “Hands-on Learning in Multiple Courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering,” in 2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference, Austin, TX, April 2018.[9] S.S. Holland, J.L. Bonniwell, J.D. Carl, B.E. Faulkner, R.W. Kelnhofer, C.J. Prust, and L.G. Weber, “It’s All About Engagement: Infusing the Mobile Studio Approach Throughout the Electrical Engineering Curriculum,” in 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference, Virtual Conference, July 2021.[10] S.S. Holland, C.J. Prust, R.W. Kelnhofer, and J. Wierer, “Effective
sharedtheir community engagement experiences, the impact and transformation within themselves andtheir families, and how their children benefited from these educational opportunities. Theteachers expressed pride in the accomplishments of family leaders and their commitment toeducation. This way, family leaders began to acquire a new experience within educationalsettings, an opportunity many did not receive before. These new leadership experiences allowedfamily leaders and their children to feel confident in a now-familiar educational environment.Language, Culture, and EducationConectando Generaciones (connecting generations) is a family centered curriculum created inthe fall of 2020 by AVE Frontera family leaders where families connected with parents
students’ perceptions of Equity in Developing Infrastructure ResilienceAbstractRecent years have seen a substantial shift in the field of civil engineering (CE) and constructionmanagement (CM) education and workforce development, with an increased emphasis onsustainability and resilience. Sustainability considers economic, ecological, and social aspectswhile addressing problems pertaining to human welfare, the environment, and communityimpact. Resilient infrastructure maintains both structural and functional integrity whilesupporting interdependent social, transportation, water, and energy systems, even aftercatastrophic disasters. Although many civil engineering programs address sustainability,resiliency is
be prepared and analyzed with precision measurement toolsto evaluate the dimensional inaccuracy. Offset parameters and/or dimensional compensations willbe estimated based on the analysis of the results. These parameters are expected to guide users toscale or modify their model before printing to ensure they reach the desired accuracy in the printedproduct. The project is part of an initiative to supplement the knowledge and skills for engineeringstudent through space grant and senior design class.Keywords: NASA space grants, curriculum supplement, engineering technology2. Introduction2.1. ScopeAs a form of curriculum supplement, this project is meant to involve some engineering technologystudents in hands-on experience, industrial codes and
machinekinematics and dynamics courseIntroductionResearchers have recently identified past failure as an “essential prerequisite” for future success [1].Developing course structures to promote productive failure has received considerable interest inengineering education community. Failures during the undergraduate curriculum can help studentsbuild resiliency, humility and grit. However, persistence through failure is only productive if students arecapable of learning from their past failures [1, 2]. Unfortunately, the high stakes assessments typicallyused in traditional courses do not give students the opportunity to practice productive failure ordemonstrate an ability to learn from their mistakes. As a result, students prioritize earning “goodgrades
Kanazawa Technical College and Future Faculty Fellow teaching First-Year Engineering at Purdue University. She focused on integrated STEM curriculum development as part of an NSF STEM+C grant as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant through INSPIRE in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her current research interests focus on pathways into engineering and identity development.Dr. Christina A. Pantoja, Campbell University Christina Pantoja is a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Engineering at Campbell University. Her research interests include career choices, pathways, and retention of women and underrepresented minorities in engineering. Her other interests include the topics of mentoring, job
for only the two online sections. This wasdone for two reasons. enrollment for the online sections (30 and 20 students) is considerably much largerthan that of the live section (13 students), and because the instructor felt that the micro-lessons wouldhave a larger impact on online students since they have less opportunities to interact with the instructor.Over the seven-week period in which the study was conducted, the instructor integrated five micro-lessons within the existing curriculum. The topics of these micro-lessons were: • Micro-lesson 1: chain corrections • Micro-lesson 2: profile leveling using Excel • Micro-lesson 3: bearing computations • Micro-lesson 4: balancing latitudes and departures • Micro-lesson
and applied/enrolled in the chemical engineering program. Anotherspace that we can tap into with the desk-scale modules is online education, specificallyhomeschooled students. Once we have a proper mechanism to ensure the delivery of sufficientkits, we can expand to other locations to tackle the challenge of decreased chemical engineeringenrollment nationwide. We will also incorporate other topics like heat transfer and solid-liquidoperations. UF has already developed these other modules; thus, their integration into thesummer program can be planned in a smooth and organized manner, keeping in mind that theymust be customized for high-school students.The chemical engineering course in the summer program starts with an introductory
institutions. The results can inform strategiccurriculum development, the design of more effective student support systems, and betterresource allocation to address the specific needs of students in these fields. Beyond the academicliterature on student success in engineering, this research also provides a practical framework foreducational institutions to make informed decisions in curriculum design and planning in theevolving field of engineering education.1 IntroductionEngineering curricula are intentionally designed to ensure contingency, consistency, and integrity,recognizing that later courses build progressively on the knowledge acquired in earlier ones. Thisis especially evident with mathematics-related courses, including but not limited to
in their own ways.Dr. Benjamin Ahn, The Ohio State University Dr. Benjamin Ahn is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University in the Department of Engineering Education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Re-imagining Behavioral Analysis in Engineering Education: A Theoretical Exploration of Reasoned Action ApproachIntroductionAs a discipline, Engineering Education continues to expand its reach, and subsequently, itsmethods of analysis. Integrating research from the behavioral sciences and psychology hasenhanced researchers’ capacities to explore the intricate and multifaceted behaviors inherent toengineering practice and education [1], [2], [3]. These
serving as potential research professionals in industry and academia. Their engagement ispivotal in sustaining the field's dynamism and fostering a workforce capable of meeting thedemands of an increasingly complex and globalized technological landscape [3]. Hence,understanding this demographic is integral to a holistic understanding of the broader landscape ofengineering programs in the U.S.Researchers have outlined international students' cross-cultural challenges, regardless of theircountry of origin or field of study [4]-[9]. For a substantial proportion of international students,both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, the process of interaction and adaptation to a newsociety has proven to be arduous [10], [11]. Furthermore, the
-Parra, K. M. Tank, T. J. Moore, and B. Fagundes, “Design decision processes of first grade students during an engineering design-based STEM unit,” American Society for Engineering Education Ann. Conf. & Exp., Tampa, FL, 2019.[24] A. M. Rynearson, T. J. Moore, K. M. Tank, and E. Gajdzik, “Evidence-based reaonng in a kindergarten classroom through an integratd STEM curriculum, American Society for Engineering Education Ann. Conf. & Exp., Minneapolis, MN, 2022.[25] V. Cappelle, L. G. Franco, and D. Munford, “Use of drawings and connections between epistemic practices in grade 1 science lessons,” Science & Education, 2023.[26] K. A. Douglas, T. J. Moore, A. C. Johnston, and H. E. Merzdorf, “Informed designers
forcomputing programs includes the following requirement: “An ability to understand ethical andprofessional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global,economic, environmental, and societal contexts.” Ethics has been part of the ABET requiredoutcomes since 2004, with the 2019-2020 criteria including ethics into Criterion 5; Curriculum:“The curriculum must combine technical, professional and general education components insupport of student outcomes.” and “The discipline specific content of the curriculum must focuson the applied aspects of science and engineering and must E. Include topics related toprofessional responsibilities, ethical responsibilities, respect for diversity, and quality andcontinuous
on the development, implementation, and assessment of modeling and design activities with authentic engineering contexts; the design and implementation of learning objective-based grading for transparent and fair assessment; and the integration of reflection to develop self-directed learners.Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Dr. Grace Panther is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln where she conducts discipline-based education research. Her research interests include faculty change, 3D spatial visualization, gender inclusive teamwork, and studying authentic engineering practice. Dr. Panther was awarded an NSF CAREER