significant increase from the 17.8% recorded in 2010[1]. However, this growth has not been reflected in the workplace. Between 2001 and 2019, thenumber of women engineers in the workforce only rose from about 10% to 14% [2]. Theunderrepresentation of women is particularly pronounced in mechanical, electrical, and computerengineering, with only 17.5%, 15.6%, and 20.4% of bachelor’s degrees in these fields awarded towomen [1]. Furthermore, women represent only 9%, 10%, and 12% of working engineers inthese respective fields [3].For underrepresented minorities, the statistics are even more dismal. Bachelor’s degrees inengineering awarded to Black or African American individuals have risen only slightly from4.5% in 2010 to 4.7% in 2021 [1]. Hispanics now
anticipated as manyfaculty members continued to expand and refine the resource well beyond the original timeline.In addition to the more reflective studies, there are multiple guides for aspiring OER authors andthose wishing to set up OER adoption and authorship programs at the institutional level. TheOER guide on authoring OER, Authoring Open Content [11], offers many solid advice toprospective OER authors. The resource covers far more than we can summarize here, but the listof ten tips for OER authors does reiterate some of the same lessons learned in the previouspapers. 10. Good authoring begins with planning 9. It’s going to take longer than you think 8. Share the load 7. Do the prep work (understand the licenses) 6
academia and industry to better understand industry’s specificcommunication needs and priorities [19]. There have been many attempts to alleviate theseconcerns, which include requiring technical writing courses, modifying assignment structure toimprove the iterative writing process, introducing engineers to interdisciplinary writing contexts,and teaching writing via self-reflection for experimental lab report writing [20]-[22]. Theseefforts are a useful start to address these issues, but there is a dearth of studies that demonstratethe long-term effectiveness of these interventions.Spatial and Verbal Skills for Engineering StudentsPrior work by Project Talent, which conducted a longitudinal study following 400,000 highschool students 11+ years
spy gadgets and their countermeasures, consumers are drawn tospy detector devices. [6]. Spy detectors typically have a common set of features, including RFdetection for wireless cameras and microphones, magnetic field detection for GPS trackers, andflashing LED infrared lights that capture camera lens reflections [1][2]. The more expensivedevices come with sounds and haptic vibrations to alert for possible detection. Unscrupuloussellers make inaccurate claims that devices prevent camera spying when, in reality, the devicesonly provide detection, giving their customers the false impression that a camera is no longercapable of spying on them.This paper presents a project by a senior capstone team of four students who aimed to develop anadvanced
performbetter on the PSVT:R compared to freshmen. Additionally, it is worth noting that the literaturesuggests that once a certain threshold is reached (e.g., above 20), further discrimination in scoresmay not necessarily reflect additional performance gain. In other words, a score of 22 versus 23may not significantly impact the interpretation of spatial skills, as both are considered strong.Further AnalysisWhile this initial analysis provides valuable insights, there are additional analytical methods thatcan be employed, such as factor analysis and item response theory, to gain a deeper understandingof the findings. These methods can help elucidate the underlying factors contributing to spatialskills and provide a more nuanced perspective.One of the
thegame for all three cohorts, and qualitative analysis based on students’ de-identified responses toa reflection question at the graduate level. Students were informed that grading was solely basedon completion of their quantitative and/or qualitative responses with good faith effort. Each student participant in the game represented an imaginary province, and studentsalso formed groups of four students each, where each group represented an imaginary nation.Each imaginary nation and province was allocated ten points at the beginning of each of the fourdecades. For each decade, students had to make individual provincial decisions as well ascollective national decisions to determine how to allocate ten points to protect their province
-distance culture in India [12], where students do notquestion or openly disagree or complain about faculty, to a low power-distance culture in the USwhere students are expected to discuss, question and share expectations created challenges inteacher-student interactions. Also, in the US institution, expectations from students for activelearning are high, and they do not hesitate to express their displeasure.At the US institution, the program has seen a relatively high rate of turnover among non-whitenon-male new hires, which could also be reflective of the culture. The work culture and dailyroutine at the workplace is also quite different compared to India. For example, consistent withan individualistic society, faculty in the US institution
, S. Zappe, and I. Osunbunmi, “Lessons Learned: FacultyDevelopment Book Club to Promote Reflection among Engineering Faculty on Mental Health ofStudents,” presented at the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2024.[9] “About,” Mental Health First Aid, Oct. 18,2013. https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/about/[10] Calm, “Experience Calm,” Calm, 2019. https://www.calm.com/ (accessed Jan. 25,2024).
something tangible that serves as evidence of success, potentially increasing theirsense of belonging in this space. Figure 3: A completed wooden dieResults and DiscussionAmong the 1600 or so student responses analyzed from the assigned post lab reflection, theauthors found that that the student submissions fell into two categories: a. Beginner: Students who had no or some experience with tool usage b. Expert: Students who had a lot of experience in hand tool usage.Representative responses that were typical to both categories to three relevant questions askedare included below:In responding to the question, ‘Prior to today’s lab, have you ever worked with hand tools? Didyou enjoy working with them today? Why
course framework is described to help with first-year students’ professional development. A common practice of growing professional skill sets isto obtain internship opportunities as the industry is generally looking for applicants who are atintermediate or advanced levels. However, the first-year students generally would have few solidtechnical skills. Therefore, the research question is how to help first-year students gain essentialskills before they apply for internships and become future workforce [1, 2]. Constructivism is thetheory that states that learners can construct knowledge rather than passively absorb informationfrom educators. As people experience the world and reflect on those experiences, they constructtheir own representations
Paper ID #45090FULL PAPER - Implementing Exam Wrappers in a First-Year EngineeringCourseDr. Andrew Charles Bartolini, University of Notre Dame Director, First-Year Engineering Program, University of Notre Dame Associate Teaching Professor, University of Notre Dame 15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE): Boston, Massachusetts Jul 28 Implementing Exam Wrappers in a First-Year Engineering CourseIntroductionThis full paper examines the implementation of exam wrappers into a first-year engineeringcomputing course. Exam wrappers allow students to reflect on how prepared they were forcourse exams and how
phases.4. Faculty Reflections and Plans for Future ImprovementsAddressing core concerns like fair assessment, structured guidance, and emphasis on engineeringfundamentals can significantly enhance the ENG 102 course. Feedback suggests incorporatingmore frequent classes and better resource availability to align the course with engineeringdemands. Responding to this, faculty will focus on popular components like the Arduino and 3Dprinting workshops, shifting towards more project-based learning by reducing lecture hours. Otherproposed improvements include introducing peer evaluations to balance team contributions,adjusting the computer application workshop to cater to diverse student backgrounds by includinga range of computing tools, and ensuring
over teamwork. Civil engineering students' priorities were closelyaligned with those of chemical engineering students, emphasizing effective teamwork and timemanagement. Conversely, in the computer and electrical engineering department, managing timeand self-directed learning emerged as top priorities, reflecting the unique demands of thesedisciplines.Engineering projects in upper-level engineering classes often require collaboration among teams.Effective teamwork ensured that team members could communicate ideas, delegate tasks, andwork together efficiently to achieve project goals. Also, teamwork and time management werecritical skills in engineering because they facilitated collaboration, improved efficiency, enhancedproblem-solving
student persistence in the College ofEngineering. A total of 7723 students were enrolled in the College of Engineering in their secondyear (88.5%), while 1004 students reported leaving Virginia Tech or enrolling in other colleges(11.5%). The demographic data are presented inTable 3 of the Appendix.Data LimitationsWe report here only on whether students remain in the College of Engineering at the institutethey started in. We would therefore not differentiate between students who left the universityaltogether and those that transferred to a different institution. These data span the period leadingup to the COVID-19 pandemic and do not reflect the dramatic changes experienced across manyeducation contexts. Although this analysis does not include
significant time commitmentrequired by the program - 15 hours a week per week for each team member over seven weeks –may have hindered some student’s ability to engage in the project entirely. A more feasibleapproach may students enrolled in multiple IBL courses, as this would better align better with thetime demands of the NSF program. Some results are based on self-assessed opinions, which maynot reflect actual outcomes. Further analysis may be needed to better understand the impact of I-Corps and IBL on engineering education.VII. Conclusion As this study is in its early stages, a definitive conclusion regarding the impact ofintegrating IBL principles with the NSF I-Corps program in engineering education is yet to bedrawn. However, the
years. There is no formal assessment has been taken after using this unitother than a reflection in laboratory reports. The author will conduct a formal and summative assessmentof this demonstration unit along with other demonstration units that are currently used in the classroom.References:1. Dollár, A. and P.S. Steif. Learning modules for the statics classroom. in Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Nashville. 2003.2. Vasquez, H., A.A. Fuentes, and R.A. Freeman. Improving student retention and engagement in statics through online formative assessments and recitations. in American Society for Engineering Education. 2012. American Society for
Paper ID #44474Work-in-Progress: Human Capital Formation as a Framework for Entrepreneurshipand Venture Design EducationDr. Helen L. Chen, Stanford University Helen L. Chen is a Research Scientist in the Designing Education Lab in Mechanical Engineering and co-founder of the Integrative Learning Portfolio Lab in Career Education at Stanford University. She earned her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her PhD in Communication with a minor in Psychology from Stanford. Her scholarship is focused on engineering and entrepreneurship education, portfolio pedagogy, reflective practices, non-degree credentials, and reimagining how
entering industry, but recognition only represents base knowledgeacquisition based on Bloom’s Taxonomy principles. Here we describe a set of curricular modulesto enhance students’ understanding of standards in engineering practice that reflect learning at alllevels of Bloom’s Taxonomy (i.e. recognition/understanding, application, revision, and creation).The modules and their implementation will enhance students’ understanding of standards,including 1) searching and identifying appropriate standards, 2) writing appropriate protocols forthe verification of standards, 3) proposing revisions to standards, and 4) developing newstandards. With this methodology applied to different engineering/technical disciplines, we hopeto establish a distinct value
Apprenticeship Environment for AspiringEngineers,” Advances in Engineering Education, November 2016.[10] S. D. Brookfield, “Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher,” John Wiley & Sons, 2017.[11] M. Hernández-de-Menéndez, A. Vallejo Guevara, J. C. Tudón Martínez et al., “Active learning in engineeringeducation. A review of fundamentals, best practices and experiences,” Int J Interact Des Manuf 13, 909–922 (2019).
Indiacoming in second with 21.05%, Mexico with 10.53%, and all other countries with 5.26%. Theresults of the first authors' affiliation country distribution in the mental health field in engineeringeducation research point to an American source for this kind of work. It is crucial to recognize anypotential biases in these results. The inclusion criterion of articles written only in English is onesignificant factor that may distort the representation of nations and thus artificially increase theamount of research from the United States. Moreover, the apparent dominance of Americanresearch may not fully reflect the amount of funding or involvement that practitioners in othercountries have given to research on mental health in engineering education
mathematicians. He instituted similar study groups forAfrican-American students, which turned the tide on their high failure rates. Treisman’s modelhas been implemented in universities nationwide since, with consistently powerful effects,including at the University of Texas, Austin, where he currently teaches.Despite the demonstrated success of PLSGs over the past 40 years, we have yet to find empiricalevidence that the model's effectiveness has resulted from peer interactions. The current studysought to capture peer discussion features reflective of discipline-based cognitive processing. Wehypothesized that when group members asked questions and had discussions at higher levels ofthe cognitive processing dimension of Bloom’s revised taxonomy, a tool
advantages:The most commonly cited advantage of lecture recordings was as a safety-net for missed mate-rial. Twenty-nine respondents selected this option. Some of the free-form comments mentionedhaving the flexibility to accommodate occasional absences, such as team project meetings and inter-views. Others mentioned the value of being able to review the material for exams and assignments.Several free-form responses emphasized the value of be-ing able to pause a video, reflect, replay a section, etc. asa critical component of their learning process.Twenty-five respondents cited work/caregiving responsi-bilities as reasons for using lecture videos. Students whoare also employed could avoid scheduling conflicts be-tween lectures and, as they could watch
the institutions could obtain higher reliableevaluation data which will better reflect the average and real performances of the instructors duringthe entire semester. This would also be fairer to the instructors and further encourage the teachersto be more dedicative and enjoyable in teaching.Therefore, the frequency of course evaluations can provide valuable insights into teachingeffectiveness and student learning experiences. Teachers should encourage active participation inevaluations to gather comprehensive feedback that can drive improvements in course delivery andstudent outcomes.ConclusionsIn conclusion, the evidence suggests that more frequent course evaluations can indeed have apositive impact on teaching and student learning. By
combines internationalhumanitarian engineering education with activities to prepare them for their IHEE, to ensure theypossess the necessary skills and cultural preparation which could allow them to make valuablecontributions during the trip, and to reflect on the IHEE upon returning home so they couldintegrate it within their coursework [4,5]. Appendix A contains the major topics in the course.Though over 50 students were interested in attending the IHEE, many of whom helped to designthe course, only 17 students participated. This study seeks to understand why. Students whoattended the IHEE and those who were interested in the experience but did not attend wereinvited to participate in an institutional ethics-approved study. Pre-IHEE surveys
mechanic employed here drastically increases the chances of successwhen resources are invested in improvement of a particular attribute.Each round apart from the first also requires groups to make an ethically challenging choice. Forexample, round 3 asks how their engineering firm responds to public and political concern aboutthe long-term health and environmental effects of their ELM. They are presented with a choicebetween educating communities directly, or working to improve politicians’ understanding of thetechnology. Each choice has consequences for their progress in the game. Educating the publicsubstantially increases the group’s community health score, but slightly reduces two of theirELM’s attributes to reflect how much time and expense
16choice study much mathematics?" (Career, Education) (Longitudinal) Follow-up survey: College enrollment and program requiring calculus for past participants (Education)Career, Education Knowledge tests, surveys, reflection essays, exit interviews. Details lacking on survey Post-camp, 63 SARE, 47 From under-resourced High school Crews 2020 questions. Eventual college enrollment in STEM majors was tracked. follow up BRBT backgrounds [47]Interest, Attitudes, "I like math." (Interest);"I like
about the value and necessity of affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion(DEI) initiatives, with the abundance of opportunities and vacancies in construction management,increasing interest and participation by members of historically marginalized racial/ethnicminority communities may be an effective way to partially address the growing demands of theindustry.It has been suggested that the phrase “historically marginalized communities” better conveys thefact that underrepresentation of racial/ethnic minorities usually doesn’t reflect a lack of interest oreffort, but instead a lack of opportunity. [2] In the field of construction management, African-Americans compromise only 4.8% of the construction managers in the U.S. in 2023 [1
objective. This allowedthe study to observe the natural interaction between the students without putting any pressure onthem to consciously practice the targeted skills.Pre-Summative Assessment QuestionnaireThe pre-summative assessment involved a self-reflection questionnaire utilizing a 5-point Likertscale, ranging from strongly disagree to strongly agree. To avoid bias, for each skill -communication, analytical thinking, decision-making, and leadership - three questions wereprovided to prompt students to self-evaluate their proficiency in these skills prior to the pilotstudy. These questions are detailed in Table 1, offering a comprehensive view of the students'initial perceptions of their skills. Table 1: Students' self-perceived levels
with numbers to find the hidden treasure. Additionally, an alternative encryption approachinvolved Secret Decoder Wheel created by INL, where letters were matched with symbols, allow-ing for encoding messages to describe the treasure locations in symbols for students to decode andfind.Similarly, in 14 was developed exclusively for grades third to eight where the students had to solveCaesar shift encryption algorithm. The author designed a worksheet and organized a scavengerhunt for an all-girls STEM-careers camp, catering to ages 6-12. They facilitated the completion ofthe worksheet collectively and split the participants into two age-based groups for the scavengerhunt. The author reflects that the activity effectively introduces children to
of RMU being involved. The mechanism was built based on the instructionsobtained from the Rebrickable’s website [12]. The team working on the mechanism calibratedand motorized the design (Figure 5). However, they did not include the two dials of the originaldesign (Callipic and Olympiad dial) in the set-up as seen in Figure 6 below showing its userinterface. Students who worked on the project had to study the mechanical design of the model,including the gear ratios and their astronomical representations. Figure 5. LEGO assemblies for the Antikythera mechanism replica [11] Figure 6. Dials of the Antikythera mechanism replica [12]Following reflections were given at the conclusion of the student’s thesis by the