universally designed engineering laboratories and machine shopsinclude the availability of: ● Adjustable height lab tables or work benches ● Equipment and controls that can be reached from a seated position ● Clear, large-print, or Braille labels ● Adequate lighting or additional light sources ● Clear lines of sight between instructional and laboratory areas ● Wide aisles throughout the space that are kept clear of obstructions ● Clear safety procedures for students with mobility, vision, and hearing impairmentsEnvironmental and curricular changes with UD in mind may increase the likelihood that studentswith disabilities and students from other underrepresented groups pursue and persist inengineering. By providing examples of UD
take risks in their design until a desired outcome was achieved.Constructivism and Social ConstructivismAs identified in Mendoza Diaz and Cox constructivism was the most prevalent theoreticalframework found in their review of the P-12 engineering education literature; seven publicationsused constructivism. Engineering design as a student-centered, active-learning pedagogy fits wellwithin the constructivism framework. Constructivism in an educational context which recognizesthat knowledge is constructed in the mind of the learner by the learner[16]. As described byJonassen,[17] “Constructivist learning environments: 1. Provide multiple representations of reality; 2. Represent the natural complexity of the real world through these multiple
, George M. (2012) ‘What does it mean to design? A qualitative investigation of design professionals’ experiences’. Journal of Engineering Education, 101(2), pp. 187–219.34 Micari, Marina, Light, Gregory, Calkins, Susanna and Streitwieser, Bernhard (2007) ‘Assessment Beyond Performance Phenomenography in Educational Evaluation’. American Journal of Evaluation, 28(4), pp. 458–476.35 Prawat, Richard S. and Floden, Robert E. (1994) ‘Philosophical perspectives on constructivist views of learning’. Educational Psychologist, 29(1), p. 37.36 Vygotsky, Lev (1978) Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes,37 Design-Based Research Collective (2003) ‘Design-Based Research: An Emerging Paradigm for
design lifecycle Engage in community-based educational activitiesWith these goals in mind the Capstone Experience was designed so a team of three or fourstudents would form small “consulting engineering” companies and then, over the course of twoquarters (six months), work on projects submitted by companies in the area.The student teams are mentored by an engineer or manager at the company and “managed” atour university by part-time faculty from the local industrial talent pool. The Capstone facultybrings the necessary real-world experience and soft skills, such as creating and trackingschedules that students need to execute their projects within the allotted time.In Capstone I the student team creates their development contract. It is then
KernEntrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) [1]. As these efforts strengthen, approaches toassess the entrepreneurial mindset have also been developed. A popular approach is the use ofsurvey instruments. Lichtenstein and Zappe [2] reviewed 22 instruments developed to assessentrepreneurial mindset.We have developed a rigorously validated assessment instrument to explore the entrepreneurialmindset of engineering and computer science students [3], [4]. This instrument was developedbased on a framework in which an entrepreneurially minded engineer is defined as one whopossesses curiosity about our changing world, habitually makes connections to gain insight frommany sources of information, and focuses on creating value for others. The italicized words
Paper ID #21837Measuring Broader Impact of NSF-funded Project on Software EngineeringEducationDr. Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University Sushil Acharya, D.Eng. (Asian Institute of Technology) is the Assistant Provost for Research and Gradu- ate Studies. A Professor of Software Engineering, Dr. Acharya joined Robert Morris University in Spring 2005 after serving 15 years in the Software Industry. His teaching involvement and research interest are in the area of Software Engineering education, Software Verification & Validation, Software Security, Data Mining, Neural Networks, and Enterprise Resource Planning. He also
Paper ID #23992Transitioning a Manufacturing Systems Engineering Course to Student-CenteredLearningDr. Jason M. Weaver, Brigham Young University Dr. Weaver is an Assistant Professor in Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Brigham Young Uni- versity. He has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. Jason’s areas of expertise include additive manufacturing, data analysis, manufacturing system design, and product design. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Transitioning a Manufacturing Systems Engineering Course to Student
transferable to people and settings with similar characteristics, some limitations of our study should be noted. Our study did not evaluate the experiences of majority students in the field of engineering. By consequence, and as stated in the discussion section, we do not claim the experiences analyzed in this study are limited to the URM student community. However, we recommend these results be used keeping this intended scope in mind as it is possible that these experiences are not strictly unique to the demographics and identities of our participants. Additionally, the majority (six out of eight) of our participants are underrepresented women. This intersection of oppressed identities may have influenced the experiences detailed in this study due
engineering competencies that are not exclusively synonymous with male, whiteor middle-class ideologies.For readers who are not classroom instructors, we believe that being mindful of how smartness isculturally constructed can help you better understand how you participate in a co-construction ofsmartness that may be exclusive, especially with respect to the cultural barriers inherent to abilitypresent for underrepresented students in engineering. In the end, we all must take responsibilitybecause we participate in the construction of smartness. It is our hope that this work can helpencourage those in both academic and non-academic settings to reflect on how they contribute tothis potential gatekeeper and how their tacit assumptions about
a computational design instructor in the Art and Design department at the California Polytechnic State University (CalPoly), San Luis Obispo where she leads the Computing for the Interactive Arts minor.Dr. Aaron Keen, California Polytechnic State UniversityChristian Eckhardt, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo c American Society for Engineering Education, 20193/3/2019 ASEE CIA paper - Google Docs A crossdisciplinary minor to engage student’s creativity and engineering skills Zoë Wood (Computer Science), Enrica Lovaglio
Paper ID #30117Mentoring Among African American Women in the Engineering AcademyJocelyn LaChelle Jackson, University of Michigan Jocelyn Jackson is a doctoral student in engineering education research at the University of Michigan and national chair of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Her major work includes research in entrepreneurship, organizational leadership and behavior, and strategic planning for NSBE.Dr. Jeremi S London, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Jeremi London is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Education Department at Virginia Poly- technic Institute and State
likethemselves; they appreciated spending several intensive days with girls who also valued learningmore about Engineering and were also planning projects to reach out to younger girls. “During the conference, all the [Ambassadors] were able to really grow close with each other.”Three Ambassadors reported that the younger girls in their projects/club were able to make newconnections with their peers. Some girls had known each other previously, but many of the girlswent to outreach clubs/programs run by the Ambassadors without knowing the otherparticipants. Ambassadors reported that they enjoyed helping younger girls to find like-minded(i.e., engineering-interested) peers. “They had never talked to each other or anything, but they made
are analyzing the authors’ discourse, which includes their paraphrasing approach.As this analysis was done through the lens of poststructuralist feminism, the papers werereviewed with a very critical eye. It is important to keep in mind that in addition to the criticalthemes below, there is valuable information and research presented in each of the papers, whichis evidenced by their high number of citations. In the findings we focus on highlighting thecritiques observed from our analysis. However, first, we start with the discourses we foundwhere there was more of a clear balance between the techno-social dualism.1. Recognition in the importance of society in engineering designThroughout the papers, it is evident the authors are aware of the
Paper ID #42862An Iterative Design Approach in Biomedical Engineering Student Group ProjectsDr. William D. Moscoso-Barrera, University of Texas at Austin I am William Moscoso, Colombian and Hispanic-American with a bachelor degree in Electronic Engineering, Master in and Management and Process Design and PhD in Applied Medicine and Biomedicine from the University of Navarra (Spain). I have several patents and published research on biomedical device design in areas such as stesiometry, sleep disorders, memory and assistive technologies for disability. I have more than 10 years of experience in engineering education in
the importance of not only a professional butalso a personal bond between advisors and students, which made them feel more supported andaccepted. To ensure culturally relevant advising practices for international engineering students,both studies highlighted the need for intercultural competence training for advisors.Literature has highlighted the significance of advising dynamics and the roles of interculturalcompetence and intra-personal relationships in enhancing the quality of experience forinternational students. Advisors can better integrate cultural differences and improvecommunication with their students by being mindful and engaging, leading to more effectiveadvising practices and increased sensitivity towards international student
understanding the characteristics of thosestudents who persist within their studies through graduation.The next stage of this project is to expand the use of the survey instrument to other PSIs within the BCTransfer System, including both those hosting engineering schools and those from which studentstransfer to engineering schools after their first year of studies. It is expected that the instrument willcontinue to evolve, and support work to develop resources for engineering programs that enhanceequity, allyship, and representation. Additionally, these tailored resources provide opportunities forlike-minded students to establish support systems, fostering a sense of belonging that produces aunified, resilient, and persistent student body.1.0
Paper ID #36878Improving Gender Equity in Engineering—Perspectives from Academia andLiteratureBrianna N. Griffith, University of Arkansas Brianna Griffith currently serves as a graduate research assistant at the University of Arkansas while pursuing a M.S. in Engineering Management. She received a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Arkansas in May 2022. .Dr. Eric Specking, University of Arkansas Dr. Eric A. Specking serves as the Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management and Retention for the Col- lege of Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Specking received a B.S. in Computer Engineering, a
Paper ID #38611Promoting Belonging and Breaking Down Gatekeeping in Youth-CenteredEngineering SpacesKiana Alexa RamosJulia GardowEmanuel Joseph LouimeEunice Yujin KangDr. Avneet Hira, Boston College Dr. Avneet Hira is an Assistant Professor in the Human-Centered Engineering Program and the Depart- ment of Teaching, Curriculum and Society (by courtesy) at Boston College. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Promoting belonging and breaking down gatekeeping in youth-centered engineering spacesAbstract In recent years there has been a movement to increase accessibility
can increase the challenges for studentsand thereby their motivation and interests. Bearing this in mind, instructors can give specificobjectives, contextualized within the subject requirements, formulated as competencies whichthe student must have acquired by the end of a power engineering course, such as:1. Providing the students with the fundamental power and energy engineering concepts and toprepare them for advanced study in electrical engineering areas.2. To learn how to search for, classify and analyze technical information about equipment,device or component datasheets and to be able to identify suitable information sources.3. To provide hands-on and experimental experience to supplement theory in power and energyengineering and to
as cold-calling,group work, or the use of i-clickers, these activities may still be successfully implemented withsome modifications such that these students have advance notice that they will be called torespond, the roles of group members are clearly articulated, or students have a longer time toprovide their answer via an i-clicker, for example [28], [29]. Even with these sorts of challenges,in the context of a course that is thoughtfully designed with inclusion of neurodivergent studentsin mind, the hands-on, experiential nature of engineering work is particularly well suited tocombine with active learning activities such as case studies and problem based learning.Additionally, it has been found that hands-on and problem-based activities
Paper ID #33553Reflecting on 10 years of Centralized Engineering Student DiversityInitiatives (Experience)Ms. Lisa Trahan, University of California, San Diego Lisa Trahan joined UC San Diego’s IDEA Engineering Student Center in 2018 as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Assessment. Ms. Trahan leads planning and development of new student success initiatives and programs within the Center. She provides expertise to assess, improve, and evaluate the impact of the Center’s programs on student retention and success. Previously, Ms. Trahan was a Research and Evaluation Associate at The Lawrence Hall of Science, UC
Paper ID #32539Classroom Practices that Support Minoritized Engineering Students’ Senseof Belonging (Research)Miss Arielle Marie Rainey, Colorado School of Mines Arielle Rainey graduated from the Colorado School of Mines in May 2020 with a Bachelor’s in Envi- ronmental Engineering and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Humanitarian Engineering at the same university. Her research focuses on belongingness, funds of knowledge, and engineering identity and how these factors vary among different demographics of first-generation college students.Dr. Dina Verd´ın, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Dina Verd´ın, PhD
Paper ID #34925Engineering Graduate Education: An Overwhelming Journey ofFirst-Generation ImmigrantsDr. Hoda Ehsan, Georgia Institute of Technology Hoda is a postdoctoral fellow at Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics & Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology. She received her Ph.D. from the School of Engineering Education, Purdue. She received her B.S. in mechanical engineering in Iran, and obtained her M.S. in Childhood Education and New York teaching certification from City College of New York (CUNY-CCNY). She is now a graduate research assistant on STEM+C project. Her research interests
Paper ID #32170Marginalization and the In/authentic Workplace Experiences of EngineersGretchen A. Dietz, University of Florida Gretchen A. Dietz is a PhD candidate within Environmental Engineering Sciences at the University of Florida. Her research interests are cultures of inclusion in engineering and engineering identity develop- ment, specifically for underrepresented engineers.Dr. Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida Elliot P. Douglas is Professor of Environmental Engineering Sciences and Engineering Education, and Distinguished Teaching Scholar at the University of Florida. His research interests are in
nonetheless anticipates being constantly onguard as she moves through her career.Case Study # 4: “Taresh”—Senior Mechanical Engineering Major: “So now we have to fight forthose jobs. We have to fight to get a spot. Even though mechanical engineering is very versatile,you still have to fight.”Taresh was a senior in Mechanical Engineering at HBCU-State. A self-described “exuberant,open-minded, tenacious and ambitious” student, he was also earning a degree in Physics. Whenasked what was most important to his identity, he placed “parent,” “employee,” “age,” and“socioeconomic class” in the inner circle. Secondary in importance were “transfer student” and“engineering student.” He scored in the middle range in the MIBI (44 out of 56) and placedrace
does the university prepare students for graduation? For what is the university heldaccountable? How do students participate in their preparation process? What does industrycontribute? These are questions that faculty and engineering programs must consider to besuccessful preparing minds for the next step in their students’ life’s journey. The universitysetting is expected to provide an environment to help students transition from high school tobeing an adult. Are graduates really prepared for what lies ahead? 1Each year Baylor University graduates another class of students who will begin theirprofessional life. For those faculty who have had the privilege of teaching both freshman andgraduating
reflection depends on the instructor’smotivation for introducing reflection in the first place. While assessment seems appropriate forreflections geared towards understanding of course content, integration of bodies of objectiveknowledge, and application of foreign bodies of objective knowledge to the field of engineering,it could be argued, as sources indicate above, that with other purposes – such as personaldevelopment or self-assessment – students would be more truthful if they did not anticipate beingassessed or even needing to turn in their reflections. However, one must keep in mind the pointalready cited: assessment, even of subjective reflections, may help students improve theirreflection skills.c) Factors in Successful ReflectionA number
Paper ID #31588Designing an Engineering Computer Instructional Laboratory: Working withthe PanopticonDr. Shehla Arif, University of Mount Union I am a thermal-fluids sciences educator. My doctoral and postdoctoral work is on experimental fluid dynamics of bubbles. My emphasis is interdisciplinary moving between mechanical engineering, geology, and biology. I acquired PhD from Northwestern University, IL and a post-doc at McGill University, Canada. I am passionate about integrating Engineering education with liberal arts studies. To that end, I am interested in embedding social justice and peace studies into engineering
Paper ID #22387Characterizing Students’ Intercultural Competence Development Paths Througha Global Engineering ProgramMs. Kirsten Davis, Virginia Tech Kirsten Davis is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she also completed her master’s degree in Higher Education. She is the graduate assistant for the Rising Sophomore Abroad Program, a global engineering course and study abroad program for first year engi- neering students. Her primary research interests are engineering study abroad, developing intercultural competency in engineering students, and international higher
Paper ID #25326Cui Bono. Engineering and Technological Literacy and Higher EducationDr. John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin John Heywood is professorial Fellow Emeritus of Trinity College Dublin- The University of Dublin. he is a Fellow of ASEE and Life Fellow of IEEE. he is an Honorary Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Ireland. He has special interest in education for the professions and the role of professions in society. He is author of Engineering Education. research and development in Curriculum and Instruction; The Assessment of learning in Engineering Education; The human Side of Engineering, and Empowering