of online teaching strategies to ensurestudents receive an education that keeps pace with industry standards.ConclusionThe study emphasizes the need to find a balance between online learning and practical training toensure that students receive a well-rounded education. It highlights the importance ofimplementing innovative teaching strategies and tools to help students acquire the necessaryknowledge and skills for success in their careers. The recommendations provided in this study caninform the development of effective strategies for delivering high-quality engineering educationonline while considering the challenges that students face in online learning environments.Although this study has provided valuable insights into students
Paper ID #39250Unexpected Accomplices: Effective Mentoring between a Black and WhiteWoman Despite Historical Issues of Privilege, Power, and PositionalityDr. Meagan Eleanor Ita, Arvinas Dr. Meagan Ita is a Research Scientist at Arvinas working to develop disease modifying therapies for neu- rodegenerative diseases. Her career passion is to develop novel biotechnologies and therapeutics to better understand human physiology with the goal of equitably extending healthspan, ideally at the intersection of healthcare and STEM education. Meagan has experience as a Postdoctoral Scholar in Engineering Education from The Ohio State
students. Itwill then be taught in Spring 2024 to the remaining ~400 engineering juniors. Feedback will begathered after the pilot and again after the full-scale instruction in order to tweak any issues thatmay remain. In addition to the two goals set out by the faculty at large of having the seniors passthe Engineering Economics portion of their FE and having more cohesive project managementwithin their Capstone teams, it is also the goal of the instructors of the course to have studentsappreciate the lessons of both and see the value in understanding that finances and teamcohesivity are critical factors in the success of engineering projects in their future careers.
. Homero’s goal is to develop engineering education practices that value the capital that tra- ditionally marginalized students bring into the field and to train graduate students and faculty members with the tool to promote effective and inclusive learning environments and mentorship practices. Homero has been recognized as a Diggs Teaching Scholar, a Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence Fellow, a Global Perspectives Fellow, a Diversity Scholar, a Fulbright Scholar, a recipient of the NSF CAREER award, and was inducted into the Bouchet Honor Society. Homero serves as the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Chair for the Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI), the Program Chair for the
and co-moderated a Birds of a Feather session at SIGSCE 2022 virtually entitled: Mentoring a Women in Computing Club: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Dr. Villani presented a paper at ASEE 2022 in Minneapolis, MN entitled: Designed A (Re)Orientation Program for Women Computing Students at a Commuter College and Measuring its Effectiveness. Fall 2023 a paper entitled: An Early Measure of Women-Focused Initiatives in Gender-Imbalanced Computing programs were presented at CCSC Eastern Conference. Dr. Villani has been a Grace Hopper Scholarship reviewer, Dr. Villani was awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence in 2013. Prior to joining FSC, Dr. Villani had a fifteen-year Computer Consulting Career in the
the data" (p.56). However, engineers are often more familiar with quantitative methods and summarizingtheir findings using numbers [2], which substantially limits the use of qualitative methods.According to Jackson, Drummond, & Camara [3], the goal of qualitative research involves"understanding human beings' richly textured experiences and reflections about thoseexperiences" (p. 22). As engineers have become familiar with qualitative methodologies [1-2],researchers have begun to explore different types of approaches to illuminate the humanexperience. It is clear that different engineers, engineering students, and engineering facultyexperience their education and careers differently, which modern studies have only begun todescribe [4-6
junior/early career faculty members.Quotes emhazise the areas of 1) a way to connect to senior faculty members in theirfields/colleges, 2) Searching and keeping mentors from outside their institutions, and 3)Searching for opportunities to learn obtain information for requirements of Tenure andPromotion. Andres, a Hispanic faculty member, mentions how important mentorship is fordeveloping as a scholar. “I think mentorship is very important. Being able to connect with a network of mentors, they have walked that path and can help them navigate some of the difficulties of the process is extremely important to me that will be absolutely number one.”Andres mentions how giving mentorship and the ability to help mentors is crucial
barriers to conducting engineeringeducation research. We also hope to shed light on specific barriers that academic collaborationsshould be aware of, and ways academia can support industry in conducting engineeringeducation research.Key words: industry involvement, research-to-practice, educational technologyIntroductionSome engineering companies develop products that are used by academia in two ways. In thefirst case, the company’s core product might be an industry tool that is taught to students in orderto build their skills for future engineering careers. In these instances, the company may havetheir own educational division dedicated to providing students and instructors with resources forlearning with or teaching how to use the products. For
Circuit Analysis in an Introduction to Engineering and Technology CourseAbstractThis work describes the introduction of circuit analysis in an introductory engineering coursetaken by first-year community college students. The students are following diverse career pathsmajoring in engineering, engineering technology, as well as students deciding on a major courseof study or pre-college students earning college credit. This one semester course gives a broadintroduction to the field of engineering as well as the engineering design process. Becausestudents come to the course with disparate prior academic experience, this can present achallenge when balancing the accessibility of the topic while at the same time introducing
University. His career experiences include industrial consulting and managing an outreach center. His research interests include Distance education qual ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Introduction In the Fall of 2021, many universities attempted to return to a semblance of normalcyafter a year and a half of COVID restrictions. This seemed an appropriate time to survey distanceeducation students about their experience, and how COVID impacted their decisions about theireducation. An online survey was sent to all currently enrolled distance education students (591students in all) in the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology program at East CarolinaUniversity (ECU). In addition to several
the positive results of this implementation, we are planning to redefine some of the otherlaboratory activities to include in their development some gamification concepts that elevate thelevel of engagement of the students with the laboratory activities.The proposed laboratory activity is presented during the fall open house event of the universityto prospective students, they play the capture crosses video game and are motivated to pursue acareer in Engineering.References[1]Tiva™ TM4C123G Development Board (Online)https://www.ti.com/lit/ug/spmu357b/spmu357b.pdf [last access: Feb 27, 2023][2] I. Chiang, R Shinh, E. zhi-feng liu, and A. jun-yen lee, Using game-based learning andinteractive peer assessment to improve career goals and objectives
willing to listen to student’s feedback, and beingresponsive to incorporate the feedback in teaching. Scholars found students can show positivedevelopment when they develop a positive relationship with their instructors [8], and the faculty-studentrelationship is a key relationship related to emotions in teaching and learning in higher education [6].Second, by teaching with empathy, engineering faculty can create an inclusive and supportive learningenvironment, rather than a competitive and stressful one, to encourage students to see engineering as theirfuture career. For so long, engineering has been filtering students through the pipeline by offeringchallenging courses and high stakes grading policies without reflecting on students’ actual
AIChE.Madeline JoAnna Szoo, Northeastern University Madeline Szoo is a 3rd year undergraduate Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry major at Northeastern University. She has been involved in the Connections Chemistry Review program as a supplemental instructor for two years, she is the current President of the Northeastern University Chapter of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society, and she is involved in undergraduate research in drug-delivery systems for the treatment of various cancers, stem cell differentiation protocols, and disease modeling with microphysiological systems.Dr. Paul A. DiMilla, Northeastern University During his academic career as a faculty member in engineering and the sciences at institutions
Programs Officer at the National Society of Black Engineers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Examining the impact of a summer engineering program on academic self- efficacyIntroductionThe economic future of the U.S. will depend on engineers, as they are critical in providingsolutions to the world’s environmental, medical, and technological challenges. However,fulfilling these roles will be challenging due to the lack of early access, STEM inspired educationfor underrepresented students, and the growing lack of interest in STEM careers [1], [2]. Thus, itbecomes immensely important to introduce students to these fields during their elementary andsecondary education, to
the home are only beginning to emerge(e.g., [11], [12]). Very few studies have investigated parent perceptions of children’s emotionalresponses (e.g., feelings of failure, frustration), and reactions to these expressions, in homeenvironments. Far less have investigated frustration or failure and parent responses within out-of-school STEM programs and learning opportunities that may shape their perception or interestin pursuing STEM learning or careers. Because the majority of parent-child time is spent inenvironments like the home, and many parents may act as supports or barriers to teaching andlearning during out-of-school time (OST), parent engagement in learning and reactions toinevitable emotional responses in their children may impact
given by a representative of the Penn StateElectro Optics CenterResultsResults and findings based on student response and engagement in both courses arediscussed:First Year Seminar ResultsStudent experience was gauged through the use of a focus group administered by a facilitatorfrom the Leonhard Center for Enhancement of Engineering Education at Penn State. The reportfor the focus group stated that students found the tours of labs and hands-on experiences to be ofsignificant value. After the course students were more enlightened on what a degree or career inelectrical engineering can consist of, and how it is related to other fields such as chemistry.Consensus among students was that prior to the course they were unsure what ”optics” meant as
of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University) © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section ConferenceResults and DiscussionData was collected from students who began their capstone course sequence in fall 2021 and fall2022. Figure 2 shows students’ participation rate in these sources of accidental competenciessince they began their college career. Students participated most in student organization, collegeclubs and co-op/internships. About 8% did not participate in any extra-curricular activities. Figure 2: Student participation rate in sources of accidental competenciesFigure 3 shows the distribution of students
teachingresponsibilities. Feedback from GTAs has repeatedly indicated a need for more instruction onpedagogy and classroom management earlier in their GTA career. The workshop was designed toprovide professional development for GTAs prior to the start of their first semester teaching. Atthe same time, it was designed to build a network of GTAs within and across departments and topilot a training model that could be expanded to other STEM departments.GTA Workshop DetailsThe GTA training workshop was held over two full days during the week before the fall semesterbefore department specific GTA training and graduate student orientation activities later.Attendance was required for new GTAs in each of the three participating departments:mathematics, physics, and
Grab Your Shovel and Pail: Teaching Civil and Environmental EngineeringConcepts Using an Augmented Reality (AR) SandboxChristopher ThiryChristopher J.J. Thiry is the Map & GIS Librarian and Academic Outreach Coordinator at the ColoradoSchool of Mines Arthur Lakes Library. Previously, he worked in the Map Division of the New YorkPublic Library. He holds a BA in history and an MILS from the University of Michigan. He has workedextensively with maps & GIS in his career. He has taught in dozens of classes on a variety of topics at theColorado School of Mines. He has worked with professors over the last seven years to inform them of theLibrary’s services and resources. © American Society for Engineering
career in the future?Lessons Learned and Plans for FutureDuring the implementation of SJ, EJ, and EE discussions in class, several valuable lessons werelearned. First and foremost, involving students in the decision-making process related to theactivities and extent of the discussions proved to be a crucial factor in creating an inclusive andeffective learning environment. This approach not only allowed students to have a say in theirown learning but also provided them with a sense of ownership and responsibility towards thesuccess of the module. Refining class norms also played a significant role in establishing a safespace for open and honest discussions. Furthermore, expecting more from students resulted ingreater student engagement and more
-classUTAs indicated ways that they believed they supported inclusive teaching practices in theclassroom. Below are excerpts from UTAs responses:…I like to promote multiple resources around campus, such as libraries, career centers, andacademic counseling. … I feel like when a student is struggling it's helpful to hear that othershave struggles too, and it's helpful to be given these resources.…the best way .. is to not only create a nurturing environment but by listening and being awelcoming TAUTAs indicated ways they believed that they fostered a sense of belonging as described below:...I would offer my experience with the course to make them feel like they are not alone. …I have been trying to learn all of the students' names. I find that showing
do today – what can it do in 5 to 10 years, when incomingstudents will be graduating or establishing themselves in their careers? Engineering programsmust concentrate on the core elements of their disciplines – elements which requireunderstanding. Identifying these core elements and adapting the curricula accordingly is the taskthat lies before us.References[1] J. Lubell, “ChatGPT passed the USMLE. What does it mean for med ed?,” AmericanMedical Association, Mar. 03, 2023. https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/chatgpt-passed-usmle-what-does-it-mean-med-ed (accessed Jun. 02, 2023).[2] F. Nelson, “ChatGPT Scored Higher on a Medical Quiz Than a Real Human Doctor,”ScienceAlert, May 30, 2023. https://www.sciencealert.com/chatgpt
mathematics, statistics, computer science, and engineering courses, secured over $5.5M to support STEM education research, led program development efforts, and served in several administrative roles. She has been recognized for her teaching, advising, service, and research and as an Exemplary Faculty Member for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.Isabel Perez, West Virginia University Isabel Perez is an undergraduate student attending West Virginia University in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. She is majoring in Biomedical Engineering and minoring in Biology and Medical Humanities and Health Studies to pursue a career with a focus on research and development to improve human
% had multiple bad experiences with faculty. ● While 16% participated in engineering research, many indicated that it was helpful for their future career and in the decision to change their major. ● Many students commented that they were not receiving the help they needed. ● Several students commented wanting a better balance between theory and practicality.The college of engineering has a list of academic policies and practices designed to usherstudents smoothly through the academic life cycle. Even with the focus on student enrollment, itseems the very academic and enrollment practices and policies designed to be fair were actuallyimpacting specific student populations inequitably. For example, student support
expected to pay for their educations is still far too high formany. We note that in our ongoing research of the whole participant population (N = 984), maleparticipants experienced the inflexibility of engineering, specifically affordability, as a commonissue. Thus, the pursuit of engineering includes both financial opportunities and costs. Participants (384, 65, and 449) describe other experiences with HC in engineering, suchas shouldering non-traditional student and parent roles and observing individuals with socialconnections who receive preferential access to internship and career opportunities. The onlyracist or gendered incidents the participants experienced were claims that the survey itself wasracist against White people, although
barriers to foster an environment where diverse and creative people are successful in the pursuit of engineering and computing degrees. Jean’s efforts have been recognized with numerous awards including the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development award, the American Society for Engineering Education John A. Curtis Lecturer award, and the Bagley College of Engineering Service award. Jean earned her B.S. and M.S. in computer engineering from Mississippi State University, and her Ph.D. in engineering education from Virginia Tech. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Using a Timeline of Programming Events as a Method for Understanding the
, C. Jancuk, and A. A. Shoukas, “Sharing Best Practices in TeachingBiomedical Engineering Design,” Annals of Biomedical Engineering, vol. 41, no. 9, Apr. 2013. [Online].Available: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-013-0781-y. [Accessed Jan. 1, 2023].[13] Schmedlen, R., & Lee, J. W., & Shekhar, P., & Stegemann, J. (2019, June), The Clinical PeerMentors Program: Student Motivations, Skills and Knowledge Acquisition, and Influence on Career PathPaper presented at 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa, Florida. 10.18260/1-2--33376[14] Felder, A. E., & Kotche, M., & Stirling, S., & Wilkens, K. M. (2018, June), InterdisciplinaryClinical Immersion: from Needs Identification to Concept Generation Paper presented at
experience conducting evaluation and design-based research studies in complex settings including and community- based settings. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Material Agency with Summer STEM Youth Designing with Micro:bitsIntroduction and Research PurposeIn this poster, we report results related to an NSF EEC CAREER project that characterizesframing agency, defined as making decisions and learning in the process of framing designproblems. Our past studies of framing agency have relied on discourse analysis to characterizeagency in talk [1-3]. However, this analytical approach, with its focus on talk, misses muchabout the materials in the design process, and given that design is commonly cast as
Turner, Virginia Tech ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Responsive Support Structures for Marginalized Students in Engineering: Insights from Years 1-3IntroductionThe purpose of this NSF CAREER project is to advance understanding of the navigationalstrategies used by undergraduate engineering students from marginalized groups. Our goal is toidentify insights that can be used to develop responsive support structures, prevent further harm,and address actors who perpetuate unjust systems. Our project will benefit the engineeringeducation ecosystem by illuminating ways to transform engineering education to include morelearning environments that value and uplift all of its
NSF-CAREER, Qimonda Professorship, Billingsley Professorship, IBE Presidential Citation for Distinguished Service and University of Arkansas Honors College Distinguished Leadership Award. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work in Progress: Investigating the impact of international education oncultural understanding, health disparities and collaboration through project- based learningIntroductionInternationalization and promotion of global understanding are important areas of focus foreducators with interdisciplinary approaches emphasizing international health issues, causes, andtechnology-based solutions of global health issues. To effectively solve global