, Instructional Pacing, Student LearningIntroductionBackground of courseThis paper is to present teaching strategies used to adjust course delivery method andinstructional pathing in order to immediately reflect student learning progress and addressfeedback from student surveys. CNST 112 is the Construction Communications class at theUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln. It is the second major specific class that students in theArchitectural Engineering (AE) and Construction Management (CM) majors take when theyenter the College during their freshman year. It serves as a fundamental course that teaches entrystudents in the AE/CM majors all required skills that they will utilize in their college career. Thisincludes communication skills to help with
perceive a lack of readiness as a barrier toparticipation. [3] Creating pathways for diverse and underrepresented undergraduate students to enterundergraduate research and continue to pursue graduate research is imperative to diversity theworkforce. Underrepresented minority students often value collaboration and helping people asimportant factors in their educational objectives and careers. [4] They may have a misperceptionthat science is an isolated field that does not engage in broader community interests. Involvingstudents in community-engaged learning projects allows them to see the social and economicaspects of science problems, exposes them to the interdisciplinary and collaborative nature ofscience, and can result in improved
motivations and hindrances questions as well as qualitativeanalysis on students’ experiences and attitudes exhibit four main trends.Outreach Trend 1: Students enjoy attending outreach and find it helpful to themselves andto societyAll 19 (100%) respondents reported that improving teaching or communication skills had animpact on their volunteerism (Figure 1). An engineering student said, “It is important tounderstand how to present your [research] field to many diverse groups.” 17/19 (89%) ofparticipants reported “Fun or Enjoyment” having an impact on why they volunteer for thesebroader impact outreach events. 16/19 (84%) students believe that participating in outreach willhelp them in their future careers. For example, one student said, “By
) Environmental sustainability o o o o c) Social sustainability o o o o5) How interested are you in learning more about sustainability? a) Not interested at all b) Somewhat interested c) Interested d) Extremely interested6) How likely are you to apply sustainability principles in your future career? a) Extremely unlikely b) Unlikely c) Likely d) Extremely likelyA variation of these questions was asked in the post-course survey. For example, on completionof this course, how familiar are you with the concept of sustainability? All the responses werebased on a four-point Likert scale. The data were tested for normality
anactual connection to the school once enrolled. Students can build a virtual network that can beleveraged into an in-person network to encourage enrollment in nontraditional careers [9].Theoretical frameworkOrganizational demography refers to the study of the composition of an organization in terms ofvarious demographic characteristics, such as age, gender, race, and tenure. These demographicfeatures impact organizational behavior and performance, particularly through social interaction,communication, and decision-making processes. Organizational demography offers a lensthrough which to analyze how diversity, particularly in terms of underrepresented groups,influences organizational structures, practices, and outcomes [16]. This framework is
/institute educational administration, and is an ABET program evaluator for Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering. She focuses on identifying and evaluating mechanisms to enhance the educational experience and develop students into engineers and researchers. Her work includes interventions to enhance training for high school students, undergraduate students, and predoctoral (graduate students) and postdoctoral trainees through training programs such as NIH T32s. These programs include curricular, extracurricular, and professional and career development components with required evaluation and tracking of student participants.Mr. Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign I am currently the Associate
Fame (NIHF). She leads vision and strategy for the development of educational programming that is centered around insights from the NIHF Inductees. Jayme curates content for NIHF museum located at the United States Patent and Trademark Office; events and ceremonies; and other outreach initiatives. She also oversees research partnerships and the application of findings to curricula. Jayme holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology/biology, a master’s in creativity and change leadership, and a professional certificate in free-choice learning.Ashley Giordano Ashley has an M.A. in History and a Museum Studies Certificate from the University of Delaware. Her career at the National Inventors Hall of Fame began as a
components, while emphasizing synthesis ofinformation and interrelationships across these domains. The minor also provides extracurricularopportunities for students to explore topics of interest, in conjunction with mentoring andparticipation in a community of practice. Through this instruction, mentoring, and peer support,the minor establishes sustainability as an overarching context for the study of engineering,serving as a compass to guide students to consciously integrate sustainability principles andpractices throughout their academic programs and career pathways.2 Taken as a whole, theminor supports students to develop a comprehensive sustainability mindset [2] that will preparethem as engineers for the 21st century.A hallmark of the minor is
relate toconstructs like self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and interest, thus impacting subsequentdecisions to remain in engineering or pursue a future career in the field. Further, studentperceptions on what mechanical engineering is and what mechanical engineers do likely changeover time based on coursework and informal learning experiences such as internships.Engineering literacy—the ability to solve problems using engineering design processes and makeinformed decisions about crucial issues such as energy consumption and climate change—is also avital component of engineering education. Much of the research on student perceptions ofengineering focuses on K-12 students and teachers rather than current engineeringundergraduates. However
M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research expertise lies in characterizing graduate-level attrition, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering writing and communication; and methodological development.Kim-Doang Nguyen, Florida Institute of Technology Dr. Kim-Doang Nguyen is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology. His research interests include engineering education research, data science, machine learning, robotics, and dynamical systems. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploring the Role of Data Proficiency in Shaping Engineering
United States Military Academy, West Point. He is a retired US Army Corps of Engineers officer who has had assignments in the US, Germany, Korea, and Afghanistan. During his military career he spent over 10 years on the faculty at the US Military Academy at West Point teaching civil engineering. He also served as the Director, Graduate Professional Development at Northeastern University’s College of Engineering. He is the recipient of the 2021 NSPE Engineering Education Excellence Award and the 2019 ASCE Thomas A Lenox ExCEEd Leadership Award.Mrs. Elizabeth Zofia Bialek PE Elizabeth Bialek is a member of the ASCE Committee on Developing Leaders and a practicing Civil Engineer with 30 years of experience. She is
Paper ID #48331Implementing Interconnected Faculty Development Initiatives for STEM FacultyDr. Christopher A. F. Hass, Rutgers University, New Brunswick Christopher Hass received their Ph.D. in physics at Kansas State University, and is currently a post-doctoral associate a Rutgers university. Their research focuses on faculty career trajectories and how we support faculty in developing new and existing skills to achieve their career goals. They have collaborated on NSF funded grants at Rutgers University, Kansas State University, and the Rochester Institute of Technology focusing on systemic and institutional change to
engineering, column-supported embankments, and engineering education.Dr. Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania Scott Hamilton is a Professor of Civil Engineering at York College of Pennsylvania. He is a registered Professional Engineer and has both a MS and PhD in civil engineering and a Masters in engineering management from Stanford University and a BS from the United States Military Academy, West Point. He is a retired US Army Corps of Engineers officer who has had assignments in the US, Germany, Korea, and Afghanistan. During his military career he spent over 10 years on the faculty at the US Military Academy at West Point teaching civil engineering. He also served as the Director, Graduate
they will need to succeed in their future engineering studies and careers. • Provide students with an understanding of what engineering “is” since most students do not have this understanding from their high school years. • Practice evidence-based pedagogies, such as active and collaborative learning, to foster student learning and improve retention in the major. 1While FYE 1.0 introductory courses are common at most institutions of higher education, thereis still little consensus about which foci are most crucial in developing effective first-yearcourses. The structure of most FYE 1.0 programs also does not accommodate students who mayhave different starting points or
fromeach participant and provides a uniform method for administering and managing the survey. Thisalso ensures that participants can access the survey regardless of online or in-personparticipation. Table 1: Professionalism Survey Questions 1 The Learning Coach Program is preparing me well for my future career. 2 The support from my learning coach is important to my professional growth. 3 I am satisfied with the guidance provided by my learning coach regarding my major. 4 My overall attitude towards the Learning Coach Program is positive. 5 My learning coaches have
andunderstood. They had established a foothold at their community college, one that would need tobe reestablished elsewhere to complete their academic and career goals.Discussion and ConclusionAs we continue analysis, we are cognizant that while these findings highlight key insights, theyalso underscore the necessity for future research focused on enhancing support initiatives thatbroaden participation and facilitate the transition of community college students into the STEMeducational pipeline and ultimately into industry roles. Throughout our continued analysis of thedata we are intentionally coding lessons that that might inform institutional policy and practice.Through this research, the Community College S-STEM Network (CCSN) aims to develop
a competitive spirit, are highly motivatedto compete against other students and universities, and benefit from adding competitions as partof their education [13, 20, 12].Because of the open-ended problem statements in competitions, these projects may be used inclasses or as part of an engineering curriculum. The student learning objectives, and morespecifically CE program criteria for ABET, may be connected to student competitions. Someuniversities even implement student competitions in capstone-style or independent study coursesto expose students to teamwork, communication skills, and application of design knowledge [10,21]. Many of these skills are desired by industry and help students become career-ready [22].Equipping graduates for the
(Mean: 4.81) and effective explanation of concepts (Mean: 4.77).Students appreciated the structured approach to learning two languages, with feedback highlightingthe relevance of the course to their future careers: "The structure of the course is simple, with half ofthe semester dedicated to C++ and the other to Python. I believe this helps students cover moreground and gain generalized understandings of both languages."To quantitatively assess the impact of integrating biological examples, we analyzed gradedistributions over three years. The percentage of students earning an A in the course hasprogressively increased: • 2022: 75.7% (No biology-inspired examples) Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual
. The outcomes of the undertaken initiatives and upcoming scheduled tasks wouldgive an opportunity for other institutions, especially in the ASEE-GSW region, to value and merit thishighly significant group of faculty members at their institutions. References1. Venter, K., 2024, “STEM Department Chairpersons as Scholar Educators: How STEM Department Chairpersons Support Student Success and Navigate the Added Complexities of Hiring Non-Tenure-Track Faculty”, PhD Dissertation, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA.2. Schuster, J. H., Finkelstein, M. J., 2008, “American Faculty: The Restructuring of Academic Work and Careers”, Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University Press
Paper ID #49758Work in Progress: A two-way learning street: Near-peer college studentsenhance high school after-school STEM club opportunitiesMr. Ernest David Cartwright Sr., Marshall University As the oldest of four in a single-parent household near Dayton, Ohio, my upbringing instilled a deep sense of responsibility and resilience. Growing up, I developed a passion for math and science, which shaped my academic pursuits and guided my career path. I earned my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton, where I honed my analytical and problem-solving skills. I then worked for
, Evaluate AI's risks, Cybersecurity ethical evaluation, data benefits and ethical Developing these core competencies prepares individuals Ethics ethics, algorithm bias usenot only for careers but also for lifelong learning and Hands-On Phishing drills, incident Reinforce skillsresponsible participation in society. It helps build lasting Cybersecurity response, ethical hacking through practicalhabits of reflection, self-awareness, and disciplined reasoning. Simulations and platforms (TryHackMe, exercisesThese skills sharpen one's ability to recognize human
Paper ID #49603Academic Advising AppBenjamin P Starling, Ohio Northern University Ben Starling is a senior student pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering at Ohio Northern University. He is currently working on his capstone project, which focuses on developing an academic advising application to streamline communication and enhance advising processes for students and faculty. Ben’s academic interests span both hardware and software engineering, with a strong passion for developing integrated solutions that bridge the two fields. After graduation, he aims to pursue a career in both hardware and software engineering.Kento
. Figure 2: Photo of actual blockStudents are encouraged to increase their skills by trying more challenging and complex designs such asthe examples shown in Figures 3 and 4. Figure 3: A verified design Figure 4: The completed designIt is hoped that after the student has successfully completed a machine programming exercise theexposure to the actual manufacturing equipment will not be nearly as overwhelming. Confidence inknowing how it operates, and how to control it should lead to a less intimidating first encounter, andimprove the willingness to explore the manufacturing as a career choice.Section Three: Initial TrialsThis approach of introducing manufacturing technology
of reaching out to students from various backgrounds and capturingtheir imagination requires a fundamental and systematic approach [1]. In this paper wepresent hands-on experimental-based pedagogical efforts to encourage critical andcreative thinking by allowing students to create relationships between mathematics andengineering.Generally, engineering students are required to declare their major within the first year ofcollege. Most engineering students come with certain interests and expectations about aparticular professional career. Pedagogical methods that work with students from non-engineering disciplines vary for students within engineering fields. Narrative materialwithout guided learning or overuse of learning aids effects students
this reason, a surveywas conducted among last year’s freshman students consisting of all computer and someundeclared engineering students at RIT.BackgroundAll freshmen in the computer engineering program at RIT take Freshman Seminar. The seminarserves as a laboratory introduction to computer engineering where students gain hands-onexperience with real-world computer engineering applications and observe practical, necessaryinteractions with other disciplines.1 They also develop laboratory skills and experience withlaboratory equipment required in subsequent courses. In addition, they are exposed to technicalwriting aspects of professional communication at a point in their academic career where they areconsciously developing classical writing
promote generation of suitableexpertise & technologies, utilization of resources available, and product & quality development.References1. Mandke V.V. BITS Practice School – A case study in industry- institute (university collaboration)CHITRALEKHA POTNIS (B.Tech., D.D.E., D.I.M., L.M.I.S.T.E.) is an electronics engineer by qualification, andhas taught at universities in India most of her working life. She has also worked in industry for a few years. Allthrough her career she has strived to establish collaborations between her institute and the industry which is theprospective employer for her students. For the last four years she has worked for The Learning Institute inBrampton, Ontario, where she retrains employees (WSIB) for reentering
approach to inform practices that students cannotconnections. engineering identity. make. 9 Research Questions How do engineering faculties' descriptions of critical consciousness vary based on their positionality and lived experiences?How does engineering faculties’ critical consciousness development from childhood to career vary based on their positionality and lived experiences? How do instructors engage critical consciousness in their professional practices if it all
II, studentsfocus on professional development, including networking, career readiness, culminating inconnecting with peers, faculty, and industry professionals. The goal of Campus Engagement is tohelp students feel connected to their academic environment. This connection supportsmotivation, and a sense of belonging - critical factors for success in engineering programs [3].Results and DiscussionThe first year of ID3EAs implementation had successes and areas in need of improvement.When reviewing student feedback, a few trends emerged in the comments. Students generallyenjoyed the hands-on project components of ID3EA I and ID3EA II. In ID3EA I, studentsappreciated the exposure to the engineering tools and the engineering disciplines at Rutgers
GIFTS: Experiential, Research-Based Learning as part of the First-Year Innovative Research Experience’s Bio Inspired Robotics StreamIntroductionTraditionally, college-level research is conducted by graduate and upper-level undergraduatestudents. The Bio Inspired Robotics (BR) Stream (a form of lab group), as part of a largerundergraduate research experience, gives first-year, undergraduate students the uniqueopportunity to conduct authentic, college-level, robotics research within the first few semestersof their academic career. BR stream teaching structure is based upon active, research-basedlearning methods, tailored to the unique scientific and technical aspects of bio inspired robotics.Though most stream activities are centered
& Changes in Rank from 2023 to 2024 Impact Impact Δ Rank Rank Δ Class Topic 2023 2024 23-24 2023 2024 23-24 Week 9 - Self and Time Management 1.00 1.00 0.00 1 1 0 Week 8 - Stress Management and Mid-term Check-in 0.74 0.71 -0.03 2 2 0 Week 6 - Learning Science & Strategy 0.65 0.63 -0.02 3 4 1 Week 7 - Academic Career Planning & Advising Prep. 0.62 0.66 0.04 4 3 -1 Week 10 - Professional Communications