development of qualitative tools to investigate the impact that these opportunitiesmay have had had. Further studies should investigate and isolate external factors such asdemographic or educational experiences beyond the courses., and in-course experiences, thatmay be related to intercultural competency development among engineers. 12 Bibliography[1] H. Rittel and M. Webber, “Dilemmas in a General Theory of Planning,” p. 16, 1973.[2] M. Moritz and N. Kawa, “The World Needs Wicked Scientists,” Am. Sci., vol. 110, no. 4, p. 212, 2022, doi: 10.1511/2022.110.4.212.[3] M. T. Hora, R. J. Benbow, and B. B. Smolarek, “Re-thinking Soft Skills and Student
are“intentionally designed with organic elements” [10, p. 854]. Through articulating and embodyinga philosophy, and through forming a web of relationships, a CoT supports its members to engagein critical reflection and develop a plan of action to change systems in their institutional contexts.In this paper, we analyze our case study as an example of a community of transformation andwill use this term when referring specifically to this community. However, since CoTs aresituated within the scholarly lineage of CoPs and share many important features, we also drawupon literature about CoPs more broadly to understand the structures and interactions in thisCoT.Structure, Agency, and TransformationWhy have efforts to create pervasive changes in
of lesson plans. While we had originally planned to do a full implementation of theIODE curriculum in Fall 2020, due to the pandemic and classes being online, we waited untilFall 2021, when classes resumed in person, to fully implement the new curriculum and collectdata for comparison to Fall 2019.In Fall of 2019, each class started with a lecture going over the topic for the day, followed bytime in class for students to complete problems by mimicking examples from the instructor hadjust worked. Sometimes, a small portion of the lecture would be dedicated to why the giventechnique worked. However, the focus was on what to do rather than why it worked.The IODE curriculum implemented in Fall 2021 covered largely the same topics as Fall 2019
course instructors surmised that perhaps the collaborative nature of thegroupwork helped students tackle more advanced concepts better than in the traditional labsetting. As can be seen from the study findings, students also see the benefit of working togetherand the open-ended laboratory setting can enable them to get into the pluralistic mindset in theirproblem-solving approaches. The caveat is that careful instructional planning for the lab works iscrucial for the successful implementation of the open-ended laboratory including frequentmonitoring of the student group works by course instructors and early interventions of lab groupsif things do not work well as planned. Student perceptions regarding the laboratory settings, however, were
industry, especially sincethe “Plan for Educating and Training Outstanding Engineers” (PETOE) launched by theMinistry of Education (MOE) in 2010, which was an endeavor to establish a joint mechanismof engineering education between universitas and industry. Later in 2017, the NewEngineering Education (NEE) initiative was launched as an upgrade version of PETOE, withincreasing focus on linking universities and industry via transforming Chinese engineeringeducation in terms of re-structuring programs, curricula, and pedagogies towards industrialneeds and technology trends (MOE, 2018). Immediately after that, the layout of NEE is refiningthrough the initiative of a first batch of School of Future Technology (SFT) within 12 research-intensive
principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. This is demonstrated both inhomework assignments and in the laboratory. On homework assignments, students must use theirnew knowledge to identify the method to solve the question at hand. In the laboratory, studentsmust understand the necessary approach to build the system described.Outcome 5 is an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provideleadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meetobjectives. While the teams are not large, students do work in pairs on each laboratoryassignment. This creates an opportunity for group dynamics to evolve, with some students takinga natural lead and each group member collaborating in
, 1, 7, 14 organization, and elements A. Document Organization & • Deconstruct technical writing into their core organizational structure, and explain how this Structure structure is adjusted for different audiences Create technical documents that • Apply workplace communication norms to emails and other common correspondences. follow professional conventions • Recognize and apply the three major goals of all technical presentations • Plan content for a presentation using the storyboard method • Describe the fundamental grammatical elements of engineering writing
First-Year Programs (FPD) and Computers in Education (CoED) divisions, and with the Ad Hoc Committee on Interdivisional Cooperation, Interdivisional Town Hall Planning Committee, ASEE Active, and the Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Estell has received multiple ASEE Annual Conference Best Paper awards from the Computers in Education, First-Year Programs, and Design in Engineering Education Divisions. He has also been recognized by ASEE as the recipient of the 2005 Merl K. Miller Award and by the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) with the 2018 ASEE Best Card Award. Estell received the First-Year Programs Division’s Distinguished Service Award in 2019 and the 2022 Computers in Education
, and non-traditional students(veterans and returning learners) with over a year gap in the last math course they have taken.This bridge program provides individualized math plans, rigorous math review, and hands-on,project-based learning (PBLs). Program participants showed improvement in math performanceand math persistence as compared to the baseline data and showed a promising starting point foraddressing the obstacles facing these at-risk student populations.Baseline student populationThe baseline student population includes any students at Lipscomb University with an intendedmajor of Computer Science (CS), or Civil (CE), Electrical and Computer (ECE), Mechanical(ME), or Software Engineering (SE) beginning with cohorts starting at the
students [1, 2]. For instance, two studies examined rates of suicidalideation between 2007 and 2017, with one reporting an increase from 6.4% to 15.2% of students[1], while the other reported an increase from 5.8% to 10.8% [2]. Without treatment, mental healthsymptoms can become more severe, frequent and/or resistant to treatment [3]. Failure to seek helpis also linked to adverse academic outcomes such as decreased college satisfaction and academicperformance [4-7]. In contrast, students who seek mental health treatment may receive medication,coping strategies, accommodations, treatment plans, and diagnoses, which can benefit studentstress levels, problem-solving skills, and overall mental health [8, 9]. While evidence suggests atrend of
has a B.Sc in Biomedical Engineering and an M.E. in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests are in biomechanics and biomechanical modeling and simulation.Mr. Francisco Cima Francisco Cima is a PhD student of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Old Dominion University. He obtained his Masters in Business Planning and Regional Development from the Technological Institute of Merida. His areas of research include models of teamwork effectiveness, knowledge management, and engineering education.Dr. Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University Stacie Ringleb is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Old Dominion University and a fellow of the American Society of
national data [19] does not show asignificant decrease for the 2021 cohort, so it seems like this was not a major factor.Future Work A number of updates and improvements to the program are planned for future iterations.First, peer mentors will be asked to reach out and meet with each mentee one-on-one during thefirst three weeks of the semester. Next, since service events are required in our School, we willalso require each peer mentor to host and plan a service event, inviting all students and especiallytheir peer mentors to participate. Finally, we realize there are some introverted first-year students who might prefer theone-on-one events listed above instead of large group events. Therefore, before the semesterstarts, we can
first is through twice-weekly facilitator meetings. Facilitators use these meetings to updateone another on student progress and identify any students of concern. From there, the meetingslead to discussions about strategies and best practices based on previous experiences. Since therole of a learning coach rotates each semester, facilitators have the opportunity to discussindividual student plans with their previous learning coaches. This is especially importantbecause learning coaches “know where their students work, where their next job is going to be,what their life-work balance looks like, how their time management skills are developing, andeven more” (Facilitator 4, para. 3). Using this knowledge, the learning coach can develop a planfor
, we wanted to know what social skills thestudents perceived were being modeled by the peer mentors working in a makerspace classroom.Technical SkillsThe role of an engineer can vary widely, and as a result, the technical skills required by those inengineering roles may also vary [6]. For example, an engineer may be in a small start-upcompany or working independently and may be positioned to be engaged in processes from theinitial idea, drafting solutions, creating models, testing prototypes, and refining potential endproducts. In contrast, an engineer may be in a large corporate organization, where theirresponsibilities are frequently limited to drafting plans for prototypes or products to certainspecifications with minimal engagement in
the context of employment education and services, the landscape ofuniversity graduate employment services has evolved significantly from state-led joballocation policies. During the planned economy era, employment for graduates wasarranged by the state. In 1987, the introduction of “supply-demand meetings” began todiminish the role of these policies. By 1999, most regions had abolished the jobassignment system, and post-2000, with the expansion of higher education,employment services shifted towards promoting autonomous job selection and careerguidance. Despite this transformation, university-provided career guidance and servicesstill require enhancements in terms of service philosophy, platforms, methods, andpathways [25]. There are
option forstudents in need. This camp is run as a partnership between the department of ManufacturingSystems Engineering and the department of Visual Arts. The partnership was formed based on ashared interest in combining engineering and technological skill building with the creativeproblem solving associated with visual art, to foster a match of experimentation with criticalthinking and STEM based lessons for students. For example, one project included creating alight-based sculpture where students learned the fundamentals of basic electronics to apply solarpower to LED-lit projects. The facilitators do all the planning of the projects and provide all of training and instructionfor each of the projects. The Center for Technology Outreach
. Specifically,these goals are spelled out in ABET student outcomes 2, 4, and 5[1]: (2) an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors; (4) an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts; (5) an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks
. in Educational Policy and Planning from UT Austin. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Navigating the Personal and Professional: How University STEM Mentorship Programs Support Women in Austria and Germany IntroductionThe underrepresentation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) fields isn't just a statistic – nor a debate – it's a persistent global issue [1]. Althoughsignificant progress has been shown to promote gender equality in society, women holdingpositions in the higher echelons of predominantly male-centric STEM fields remain a rarephenomenon [2]. Recent statistics support these findings, shedding light on the stark reality ofsuch
Paper ID #41992Putting Affect in Context: Meta-Affect, Beliefs, and Engineering IdentityAlyndra Mary Plagge, Trinity University Alyndra Plagge is an undergraduate Psychology student at Trinity University. She is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Education and set to graduate in May 2025. After graduation she plans to pursue her master’s degree.Dr. Emma Treadway, Trinity University Emma Treadway received the B.S. degree in Engineering Science from Trinity University in 2011, and her M.S.E. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 2017 and 2019, respectively. She
tounderfunded schools to raise the bar for all) makes it difficult to properly set policies. In theirblog, they close by saying “This is why we advocate the dual aspirations of raising the bar andclosing the gaps” [4].In the CS Education community, we need more resources to help teach the students the differencebetween equity and equality. A lesson plan [6] by Just Health Action helps participantsunderstand the difference between equity and equality. This is based on work done by EquityMatters3 , a Seattle, Washington-based women of color consulting team. We encourage thecommunity to create more lesson plans like this one, where we can further explore the distinctionbetween equity and equality in ways that are specific to our field. Others in CS are
Engineering Educators tocomplete the registration process in ENTER.KeywordsEngineering educator, professional registry, rubrics, ENTER.IntroductionIn the past 20 years there has been a call for change in Engineering Education to prepareengineers to face global challenges and a fast-changing world. The Engineering DeansCouncil and Corporate Roundtable of the American Society of Engineering Education(ASEE) issued in 1994 the ASEE Green Report [1] detailing an action plan that focused onpartnership to make engineering education more than teaching the fundamentals ofengineering theory, experimentation and practice but also make it relevant, attractive. andconnected. In 1995 the National Research Council (NRC) Board of Engineering EducationReport [2] led
the 2020-2023 cohorts volunteered to participate in a focus group after bringingattention to a key challenge related to mental health and well-being that many engineeringstudents were experiencing. They offered potential solutions through stronger communitybuilding and support from peer groups, proposing a model of sharing each other’s experiences inhow they are overcoming mental health issues. This has initiated a student-led action plan toaddress the mental health challenges that our students are experiencing. The increase in stressand mental health of undergraduate engineering students has been a growing concern as reportedin recent studies [5-7].In this work we highlight the importance of integrating into the design of summer
outcomes.Results indicated positive attitudes and their enthusiastic time investment. The at-home projectsenhanced learning, fostered critical thinking, and aligned with evolving engineering educationpriorities. In future iterations, we plan to allocate more time and extend project timelines forgreater learning experience.Keywords: Unit operations laboratory, at-home experiments, critical thinking, bridging corecourse silos.1. INTRODUCTIONIn the 2022 report, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicinerecommended an increased emphasis on experimental learning to facilitate effective connectionsamong core courses, often referred to as 'the silos' [1]. ABET also mandates that students acquirethe skills to design and conduct experiments
presentations and key note lectures and serves as referee for journals, funding institutions and associations.Camila Zapata-Casabon, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile Master in Marketing and Market Research from the University of Barcelona, Spain. Industrial Civil Engineer from the Universidad del B´ıo-B´ıo. She has three diplomas in the areas of coaching, digital marketing and equality and empowerment of women. Her professional experience is linked to higher education as a project engineer and university management in the public and private area. Teacher at different universities in matters of entrepreneurship, business plans and marketing. She currently works as a teacher and academic secretary at the Faculty of Engineering
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interdisciplinary approaches, reasons, andarguments can be generated.Public standards are the guiding principles, ideals, and goals that the team uses to evaluateknowledge, plans, outcomes, theories, and observations. These standards are dynamic and arenot defined by a single act but rather a set of small actions. As such, it is possible that teams holdstandards that they are not explicitly aware of or did not aim to set. The small decisions andconsistent actions a team makes will set the standards of the team.Maintaining tempered intellectual equality considers the value of all team members’ contributionto the team as knowers and allows for diversity of perspectives and discourse. It is important thatthe social, economic, disciplinary, and/or
decisions and resultantconclusions and implications that can be drawn for certain populations.IntroductionA population with access to higher education promotes development, prosperity, andsustainability in society [1]. Through extensive research and efforts toward the goal of reformingengineering, engineering education has seen focused efforts towards integrating concepts ofsustainable development into engineering curricula [2]. This focused attention on research,innovation, and strategic planning for the future also highlights the ways in which highereducation can link professional trends and competitiveness to growth in the economy. However,not all members of society have access to the same benefits of higher education, includingengineering
5 25 125 Red Rocks Community College2 4-6 2 25 50 Front Range Community College2 4-6 2 25 50 Arapahoe Community College2 4-6 2 25 50 Totals 17 4251 Year 1 is a planning year for the Community College of Denver.2 Years 4-6 (phase 2) include three “optional” years for scaling, with year 4 being a planning year for three new colleges. Two cohorts of ~25 students, at each new college, will be supported through Engineering
found to decrease sharply as questiondifficulty level increased. Which begs the question, with awareness of the researchdemonstrating retrieval through answering questions to result in greater retention compared toreading, how can content developers influence greater student earnestness when practicing moredifficult questions?Students’ institution was the factor with the second highest correlation observed to studentearnestness. Institutions' Carnegie classification seems to be related to this, as institutions with anOther classification (not R1 or R2) have a statistically significant higher mean earnestness thanthe R1 and R2 institutions. Further investigation is planned into what other characteristics maycontribute to the causation of
, 3.4, and 3.5, which includethe following student outcomes [1]:Criterion 3.3 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiencesCriterion 3.4 An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contextsCriterion 3.5 An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectivesGiven the recognition that development of non-technical skills like communication, taskaccountability, work