Conference Session

Technical Session 13 - Paper 5: Creating and Sustaining Inclusive Learning Communities in Engineering

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Jessica Moriah Vaden, University of Pittsburgh; April Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; Amy Hermundstad Nave, Colorado School of Mines

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Paper ID #35548Creating and Sustaining Inclusive Learning Communities in EngineeringDr. Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Melissa Bilec is the William Kepler Whiteford Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Co-director of the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation. Her research focuses on the sustainable built environment. She is committed to exploring how the built environment can be an integral part of climate change solutions. She views the world and her research using a systems-level approach, and she is an expert in life cycle assessment. Using this view, she integrates critical built

Conference Session

Trends in ME Education Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Brian Humann

. Additionally, the increased development andusage of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) has created a need for engineers to havesome knowledge of such devices. Since PLM has been successful in other industries there is noreason that the same success cannot be anticipated in the MEMS industry. Currently PLMsoftware has no specific tools for MEMS simulation, but the design and management tools canbe used in conjunction with specific MEMS analysis software.In a university setting with an integrated PLM curriculum, the addition of some basic MEMSexamples would expose students to MEMS devices and practices. Specialized MEMS softwarewould not be necessary as the MEMS device models could be scaled so that analysis is possibleusing tools within the PLM

Conference Session

Improving Statics and Dynamics

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Phillip Cornwell; Richard Layton

cooperative learning, simulation software such as Working Model, computeralgebra systems such as Maple or MathCad, looking at a full range of motion rather than “staticdynamics”, concept questions, etc. All of these have been used at Rose-Hulman, and in theauthors’ opinion are beneficial for enhancing student learning. However, the only quantifiedimprovement in student learning took place when an entirely new curriculum was implementedin 199512-13. Rose-Hulman, as part of the NSF sponsored Foundation Coalition, implemented anew sophomore curriculum starting in the 1995-96 academic year. The sophomore yearcurriculum primarily concentrates on engineering science material that is traditionally covered incourses such as Dynamics, Thermodynamics I, Fluid

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Valerie Vance; Michael Cornachione; Harriet Cornachione

benefits do, however, far outweigh these costs, in the achievement of thefollowing: Strengthened program in civil engineering Met objectives for an ABET capstone sequence Provided a multi-disciplinary experience for students Enhanced team-skills experience for students Initiated technical communication in an experiential setting Challenged professorial development In summary, after three years of continued assessment in this capstone designsequence for civil engineering students, it has become an integral part of the curriculumand forms a strong bridge for students to cross into the real workplace. With continuedassessment, this capstone curriculum will continue to evolve into an enriched seniorexperience

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard D. Wilk; George H. Williams

. Ferguson, E.S. Engineering and the Mind’s Eye, MIT Press, Cambridge, MA (1993).2. Lovas, Charles M., Integrating Design into the Engineering Curriculum, Workshop Notes, Engineering DesignServices, Dallas, TX (1996).3. Oakes, William et al, Engineering Your Future, Great Lakes Press, Wildwood, MO (1999).4. Panz, Beth, “The Student Portfolio: A Powerful Assessment Tool”, ASEE Prism, March 19965. Wolf, Andrew and Christine LaPlante, “Bridge to the Future: the Freshman Capstone Design Project at UnionCollege”, ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Charlotte, NC, June 1999.GEORGE WILLIAMSGeorge Williams is Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Union College in Schenectady,New York. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied

Collection

14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Victoria Bill, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Rui Li, New York University; Jack Bringardner, Colorado School of Mines; Ingrid Paredes, New York University Tandon School of Engineering

University.Prof. Rui Li, New York University Dr. Li earned his master’s degree in Chemical Engineering in 2009 from the Imperial College of London and his doctoral degree in 2020 from the University of Georgia, College of Engineering.Dr. Jack Bringardner, New York University Tandon School of Engineering Jack Bringardner is the Assistant Dean for Academic and Curricular Affairs at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He is an Industry Associate Professor and Director of the General Engineering Program. He teaches the first-year engineering course Introduction to Engineering and Design. He is also the Di- rector of the Vertically Integrated Projects Program at NYU. His Vertically Integrated Projects course is on the future of

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session - Ethics in the First Year

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Hedayati Mehdiabadi, University of New Mexico; Jordan Orion James, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico

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Engineering Ethics

and students designing to learn. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Ethical Reasoning in First-Year Engineering DesignAbstractPurpose. Ethics is too-often relegated to a stand-alone course taken late in engineeringprograms, rather than effectively integrated into core coursework [1, 2]. Faculty sometimes haveconcerns that such integration will be challenging for students to manage or might distract themfrom core content. However, ethics-across-the-curriculum helps students understand the linkbetween the engineering work and its positive and negative impacts and also see ethicalconsiderations as part of engineering, rather than an add-on [2, 3]. In this study, therefore

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Glotzbach

the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”Database theory is taught in many computer courses now; having a computer curriculum simplyrequires this knowledge, as can be seen in both technology and computer science programs atPurdue University. This is because most client-server systems integrate database managementsystems, thus requiring knowledge of those systems as well. Typical 3-tier architectures for webdevelopment have a user interface component, a business logic component, and a databasemanagement system6. The web development curriculum in Computer Graphics Technology(CGT) structures itself around this type of

Conference Session

Novel Strategies for Studying Liberal Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University; Karen A. Thole, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

vehicle for teaching knowledge not included in semester surveys, engineering fields and integrating Zarske (2005) Boulder Outreach science and math. coursework. Retention of observations, curriculum into K-12 classrooms, Corps Undergraduates take women and students of focus group. develop K-12 engineering curriculum, a class to prepare color can improve using an and work with children. Decreases in them to lead

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering III

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Reza Beheshti; Edwin Dado

for computational mechanics), DUFLOW (i.e. a program for water resourcesmodeling), PLAXIS (i.e. a finite element program for the analysis of deformation andstability in geotechnical engineering projects) and many others. The real problem lies in thefact that: (1) none of the above fits the definition of Construction IT, (2) this way of learningabout discrete, unconnected software tools only widens the “sea” between the “islands ofautomation2” and (3) these programs do not educate students in an area where the potential ofIT in Construction is the largest – in integrating this fragmented industry and thus providing aholistic perspective of the profession [14].Based on the observations made above, a proposal for a European Master in

Conference Session

Virtual Mentoring Program, Listening to Those That Matter, Moving Beyond Research, and Career Outcomes Tracking

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

require engineering education practitioners for an integrated, assets-based approach to engineering and computing identity development that draws upon identity theory andresearch, community cultural wealth as well as funds of knowledge and identity. Chicana feminism offersa framework for understanding and addressing the experiences and challenges faced by Latinaengineering and computing students. Here are practical ways engineering educators might apply Chicanafeminist principles in working with Latina engineering and computing students: • Valuing cultural heritage and identity: Encourage students to explore and celebrate their cultural heritage and identity and help them understand the ways in which their cultural experiences

Collection

Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference

Authors

Mike Simard PE, Villanova University

Villanova UniversityAbstractProject management has become a standard practice in the fields of engineering,construction, and information technology, greatly reducing the number of failed projects.While fundamental technical content takes up the bulk of the typical undergraduateengineering curriculum, the capstone design project is an excellent opportunity to teachproject management principles through a project-based learning experience. While mostprograms include project management topics in capstone lectures few programs activelypromote applied project management. A few institutions have taken a more formal approachby creating dedicated project management courses or incorporating substantial projectmanagement materials in an existing course

Conference Session

The Best of Computers in Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shameel Abdulla, Texas A&M University, Qatar; Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University, Qatar; Marwan Khraisheh, Texas A&M University, Qatar

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

, 2023 Creating and implementing a custom chatbot in engineering education Shameel Abdullah, Yasser-Al Hamidi, and Marwan Khraisheh Mechanical Engineering Program, Texas A and M University at QatarAbstractThis paper investigates the development and use of a chatbot in an engineering curriculum. Thechatbot helps students find course materials, answer general inquiries, schedule meetings withprofessors and teaching assistants, and much more. Students require assistance during their timeat university. College life is stressful, and tasks such as keeping track of deadlines, schedulingmeetings, and finding resources become daunting as the semester progresses. The constant emailexchanges about general course

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Design and Labs

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Perez, Boise State University; Donald Plumlee, Boise State University

applyingsustainability to their design work. As a general trend based on the alumni data, women alsotended to feel less confident in applying sustainability to their design work. However, they weremore interested in the concept than men. This paper will suggest improvements in ALMs relatedto sustainability concepts at Boise State University.IntroductionIn recent years, sustainability concepts have piqued an interest in many professionalcommunities and have been emphasized in workforce development and student education [1],[2]. With interest in sustainability rising, many universities have begun integrating sustainabilityconcepts into their engineering curriculum [3]–[5]. Many universities, including Boise StateUniversity (BSU), introduced sustainable concepts

Conference Session

Automation in Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, National Science Foundation ATE Centers; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida

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Manufacturing

, University of South Florida Richard Gilbert is a Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of South Florida’s College of Engineering . Richard is the Co-PI for the grant that supports the NSF designated Center of Excellence for Advanced Technological Education in Florida, FLATE. FLATE, now in its 10 year of op- eration, addresses curriculum, professional development, and outreach issues to support the creation of Florida’s technical workforce. Richard has over 30 years of experience working with the K-14 education community. Other funded efforts include projects for the NIH and the US Department of Education. The latter was for the development of an engineering curriculum for elementary school

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 4 - Hands-on Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Foss, Weber State University; Mark Baugh, Weber State University; Yucheng Liu P.E., South Dakota State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

Paper ID #41460Promoting Diversity in Welding Engineering Technology through the Mediumof ArtDr. Mary Foss, Weber State University Dr. Mary Foss is an Associate Professor in the Department of Manufacturing Systems Engineering. With a background in industry, she saw a disconnect between classroom learning and the real-world experience she needed once joining the workforce in the Aerospace Engineering industry. As a result of her industry experience she incorporates project-based learning throughout her curriculum and service and scholarship interests as a means of developing skills in problem solving, engagement, and

Conference Session

Student Teams and Active Learning

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Janet Schmidt; David Bigio; Linda Schmidt; Paige Smith

Colbeck.2 In this report, she notes that one of the key factors indetermining whether or not team training is integrated into an institution's curriculum is whetherthe locus of decision-making about teaching and curricular issues is top-down fromadministrators or bottom-up from faculty.Implementing BESTEAMS type training involves convincing faculty and administrators to devoteclass time to new material, and energy to learning the material themselves as a prerequisite toconveying it to students. Successful implementation may depend on convincing the right peoplein a given engineering school – those who are influential because of position or reputation – thattraining in teamwork will benefit their students and, by extension, their school. The four

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joakim Sigurd Wren, Linköping University, Sweden

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

society has been emphasized the last decades asexpressed by e.g. National Academy of Engineering’s Engineer of 2020 [3], and new quite”non-engineering” skills and competencies have been showed to be crucial for engineers tobecome employed [4].Today, most engineering communities agree that communication is of utmost importance, both asan integrated part of the engineering education and as a necessary competence in work life. Howto best achieve this competence, however, is still an open question. In this paper the authors focuson written communication, and illustrate writing not only as a professional skill but also as acognitive process that can fertilize situated learning in project-based courses. This approach isapplied in two such courses given

Collection

2003 GSW

Authors

Jeanne M. Gerlach; Bill D. Carroll

Arlington Copyright ©2003, American Society for Engineering EducationJEANNE M. GERLACHDr. Gerlach is Associate VP for K-16 Education and Dean of Education at the UTArlington. She holds doctorates inEnglish Education/Curriculum & Instruction from West Virginia University and in Higher Education Administrationfrom the University of North Texas. She received the National Council of Teachers of English award asOutstanding Woman In English Education and the Great Women of Texas Most Influential Woman Award.BILL D. CARROLLDr. Carroll is Dean of the College of Engineering and Professor of CSE at UTArlington. Previously, he served aschair of the CSE Department. Carroll is an IEEE Fellow and recipient of an IEEE Third Millennium

Conference Session

Promoting Social Sustainability, Cultural Assets, and Assessing Equity and Diversity Index

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erika Judith Rivera, Florida International University ; Mohamed Elzomor, P.E., Florida International University; Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

students to succeedin the Professional Engineering Certification. This study will focus on the obstacles Puerto Ricanengineering students and graduates have that limit their possibilities of excelling in theProfessional Engineering Examination and improvements to the curriculum to increase thelikelihood of success in the P.E. exam.Author Keywords: Social Sustainability; Professional Certification; Diversity; Inclusion.Introduction and BackgroundConstruction and engineering education must integrate the social sustainability components ofdiversity, equity, and inclusion to improve the work environment and reduce unconscious biasesin the construction industry [2]. Diversity and inclusion promote the integration of differentcultures and groups that

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Leiffer

). In addition, it currentlyincludes a required internship experience and professional workshops with externalcollaborators.CurriculumThe engineering curriculum at LeTourneau University consists of four elements: (1) a university- Page 9.426.1wide humanities-general education core, (2) an engineering core, (3) upper-level concentration Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationcourses, and (4) a capstone design experience. The BS in Engineering with a BME concentrationparallels the four other

Conference Session

Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bahaa Ansaf, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E., Colorado State University, Pueblo; Abby Davidson, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jim S Carsella Ph.D, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Sanaa Sh. Al-Samahi, University of Baghdad; Mohammed Al-Shammaa

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Mentored Research Experiences to Engage Underrepresented Minority Students,” AIDS Behav, vol. 20, no. S2, pp. 249–257, Sep. 2016, doi: 10.1007/s10461-016-1392-z.[4] M. R. Mackiewicz, K. N. Hosbein, D. Mason, and R. Ajjarapu, “Integrating Scientific Growth and Professional Development Skills in Research Environments to Aid in the Persistence of Marginalized Students,” J Chem Educ, vol. 100, no. 1, pp. 199–208, Jan. 2023, doi: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.2c00633.[5] L. Kingsford, R. Mendoza, J. Dillon, C.-A. Chun, and K.-P. Vu, “Broadening and Diversifying the Behavioral and Biomedical Research Workforce through Early Access to an Undergraduate Research Training Program.,” UI J, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 1–24, 2022.[6] A

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WIP: Classroom Innovations

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of Texas at Austin

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Paper ID #43744Work-in-Progress: Chemical Engineering Students’ Representational Fluencywhen Designing in the Context of Fluids MechanicsDr. Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, University of New Mexico Ruben D. Lopez-Parra is a Post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of New Mexico. His Ph.D. is in Engineering Education from Purdue University, and he has worked as a K-16 STEM instructor and curriculum designer using various evidence-based active and passive learning strategies. In 2015, Ruben earned an M.S. in Chemical Engineering at Universidad de los Andes in Colombia, where he

Collection

2022 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Rajpal S Sodhi, NJIT

ethics as a separate topic in an upper division course.ABET has developed guidelines for engineering institutions to integrate material on ethicsand professionalism in the curriculum. In the student outcomes, ABET requires thefollowing:An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situationsand make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions inglobal, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.Importance of ethics in industryAlthough people in the industry work on mutual respect and trust, but still there is a needfor established standards of behavior. According to the Preamble of the NJ Society ofProfessional Engineers [7], “engineering is an important and learned

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Christine D. Noble; Beth M. Myers; Karen E. Schmahl

emphasizing engineering decisions, students would benefit because it is likely that theywould have more opportunities to practice engineering decision-making in the context of anengineering economy course. Unless authors and instructors make an effort to increase emphasison engineering applications through problem selection, students completing engineeringeconomy courses will still lack the skills they need to apply economic principles to manyengineering decisions.Bibliography1. Hartman, J.C., “Engineering Economy: Suggestions to Update a Stagnant Course Curriculum,” AmericanSociety for Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings, 1998.2. Wells, W.E., “Economics for Engineers: An Integrated Approach,” American Society for EngineeringEducation

Conference Session

Engaging the Online Classroom

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jacob Matthew Cook, Oregon State University; Thomas W. Ekstedt, Oregon State University; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Milo Koretsky, Tufts University

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Diversity

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Mechanics

modeling, and data science. Jacob Cook is a currently an M.S. student in the department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University under the Sensors and Integrated Microelectronics (SIMs) Lab.Mr. Thomas W. Ekstedt, Oregon State University Thomas Ekstedt is a software developer in the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engi- neering at Oregon State University. He is involved in the development of technology-based educational systems, particularly in the areas of concept-based instruction and interactive simulation of physical phe- nomena.Dr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Brian Self obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering

Conference Session

Innovations in Power Education in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Lashway, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

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Electrical and Computer

[10], an academic unit started a two-year project geared toward developing computer-based laboratory instruments (CLIs) for custom hardware. The program goal was set to have theCLIs integrated into the undergraduate curriculum, giving students a first-hand laboratoryexperience. The ease of use and flexibility demonstrated in LabView made it a proficientsolution.The unique UPS system that this paper is focused on presents a similar opportunity in the designof electronic instrumentation and control for a custom UPS system. The purpose is to adapt theindustrial power unit for educational purposes in power electronics and energy storage areas.Traditionally, undergraduate programs supplement instruction with a series of laboratoryexperiments in

Conference Session

Action on Diversity - Engineering Workforce & Faculty Training

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly J Cross, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

about strategies to incorporate diversity into the classroom and lackdetailed procedures for implementing these practices into their course development. We seek tobridge this gap in the literature by capturing engineering faculty perceptions about includingdiversity in the classroom and identifying what barriers prevent them adopting these conceptsinto their personal and collective teaching practices and pedagogy.Brief Literature ReviewIncorporating diversity into the classroom is a type of institutional change or reform. Institutionalreform to promote diversity and inclusion has been described in an inclusion model developed byWinters7 . The Winter’s model for inclusion defines inclusion as a group with shared values thatmust be integrated

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Public Engineering of Engineering, K12 Standards, and Overview

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Sanders, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

final section willaddress the most recent trends in technology education, including recent efforts to effectivelyincorporate engineering content and method into K-12 technology education practice. Theunderlying purpose of this paper is to enable engineering educators to better understand thevalues and ideals that led Technology Education to its current place in K-12 education, and tobetter understand why technology educators have sought to integrate more math, science, andengineering content and method into their discipline over the past two decades.Historical Antecedents of Technology EducationManual TrainingIn the late 19th century, the transition from an agrarian to an industrial culture precipitated thegrowth of cities, demand for

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahjah Marie Johnson, University of Cincinnati; Samieh Askarian Khanamani, University of Cincinnati; Mark Okoth Onyango, University of Cincinnati; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

Climate 11.1 IntroductionSTEM educators are an integral part of the STEM ecosystem because of their role in preparingSTEM professionals [4]. Just as important to industry, are the educators who cultivate andinfluence the intellectual prowess of future STEM professionals. Diverse instructors in STEMalso aid in decreasing barriers to accessing STEM and thus increasing student retention in STEMfields [5]. Furthermore, how educators within STEM espouse their values about the importanceof STEM has a culminating effect for students’ persistence and overall achievement in STEMacademics [6]. Instructors’ perception of the STEM field and its culture attached