develop a detailed description of thechallenges in an effort to provide rural HSIs and eHSIs with evidence to support efforts toaddress those challenges. This paper will be discussing the data from the Rural HSI conferenceand implications for future practice. For the purposes of this paper, the themes related to funding,diversity of mentors and role models, and outreach and career exploration to strengthen STEMprogramming will be expanded upon. Purpose Hispanic students are the fastest growing underrepresented group in rural America andcomprise nine percent of the country’s rural population (Cromartie, J., 2018). With 84 rural HSIs(Excelencia in Education, 2019) and 72 rural institutions as
that seeks to promote racial equity andincrease interest in computing careers by integrating elements of computing, music, social justice,and entrepreneurship. Centering around the song “Entrepreneur” by Pharrell Williams, studentsengage in lyrical analysis to extract and explore themes of social justice using the OUTKASTImagination framework. Students then engage with musical concepts from a computingperspective and implement them using EarSketch, a web-based, learn-to-code through musicremixing platform developed at Georgia Tech. In this paper, we present a description of the YourVoice is Power Curriculum and results from an evaluation study. The curriculum overviewincludes a description of the content and activities, as well as a discussion
. Participantrecommendations centered on better communication, increased direct support from mentors, andfocus on leadership, careers/graduate school, and scientist identity development. We recommendconsideration of literature on cognitive apprenticeship in communities of practice organizedaround research groups [8] to inform projects such as this.Perspective and StructureThis project was part (year 2 of a 3-year project) of a National Science Foundation (NSF)-fundedResearch Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site on human-swarm interaction. The overallgoal of the project was to provide research opportunities to undergraduate students, especiallysocial-economically disadvantaged students from the Appalachian region of the United States,and help them develop toward
support. Evidence of effectiveness includes high graduationrates, career placement rates of students, and student perceptions of preparation for meeting ourprogram educational objectives. Perspectives from faculty new to the program and current andformer students illustrate the personal impact of the model.IntroductionThe Department of Integrated Engineering (IE) at Minnesota State University, Mankato housesupper-division project-based and co-op-based programs at two different off-campus locations.Student engineers in the programs are primarily transfer students from two-year colleges andspend at least two years in our programs to complete their BS in Engineering, thus creating a 2+2learning experience. The curriculum includes technical knowledge
and social stigmas when seeking degrees and career preparation. Compared to othercommunity college STEM students, technology students are more likely to enroll as only part-time (15%), and to leave community college without completing any certificate or degree (41%)[1]. Compared to other community college students, technology students are the least likely tohave successfully transferred to a university STEM program (19%), and more likely to beenrolled in community college for more than six years. Compared to all community collegestudents, technology students have the highest average loan amounts amongst those with studentloans after 6 years. Compared to university STEM students, community college technologystudents are more likely to be first
alternative pathways. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Avoiding Barriers: A Literature Review on the Alternative Pathways for Women in Computer ScienceAbstractChallenges remain in fulfilling skilled professionals to meet the growing demand for the computingworkforce. Computer and information technology occupations are projected to grow at an above-average rate of 13% from 2020 to 2030. To meet the need for computer science jobs, the computerscience education research (CSER) community has explored pedagogical theories and practices toprepare students for careers in the field. However, the focus has been on
developed several sets of instructional modules for elementary and middle school learners that employ engineering and literacy contexts to integrate STEM and computational thinking content in meaningful and significant ways. In 2012, she received a U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) for her work with urban youth. In2016, she received Purdue University’s Faculty Engagement Scholarship Award for working with teachers and studentsacross the United States on teaching and learning engineering. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Identifying Students’ Connections to Advanced Topics in an Introductory
Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he has taught in engineering leadership, design, and ethics. His current research centers on engineering work and careers, with a focus on engineering career pathways and student persistence. Prior to joining MIT, James served as a mechanical engineer and engineering manager in the aerospace industry.Alison Olechowski Alison Olechowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering and the Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (Troost ILead). She completed her PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) studying product development decision-making during complex
Disabilities Task Force, Promotion to Professor Task Force, and the NDSU Childcare Center Committee.Brianna Blaser (Coordinator/Counselor) Brianna Blaser, associate director of AccessADVANCE, is a part of the DO-IT Center at UW where she works to increase the participation of people with disabilities in science and engineering careers. Her work includes direct interventions for students with disabilities and working with faculty, employers, and other stakeholders to create institutional change. Brianna has a PhD in women studies from UW and a background in broadening participation and career development in science and engineering fields. Before joining DO-IT, she was the project director for the AAAS (American Association
STEM Students Participating in a Corporate-STEM Connection ProgramAbstractThis evidence-based paper investigated the impact of a virtual job shadowing program on first-year university students’ retention in STEM majors, knowledge of STEM careers, andmotivation to continue in STEM majors. Research shows that most students enter STEM majorswith little knowledge of what a career in their specified major does. In order to address thisproblem, this study provided first-year students the opportunity to job shadow a near peer mentorwho was participating in a cooperative education program. As a result of the impact of Covid-19on intervention activities, the development of a virtual job shadowing experience for first
Paper ID #35911Development of a precollege engineering outreach program during theCOVID pandemicDr. Claire Yan P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Okanagan Dr. Claire Y. Yan is an associate professor of teaching in the School of Engineering, UBC Okanagan campus. She received her B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from Xi’an Jiaotong University, China and Ph.D. degree from the University of Strathclyde in the UK. Prior to joining UBC in 2008, she worked as a research scientist at Ryerson University in Toronto. Along her career, she has been involved in various research projects in the area of CFD, heat and mass transfer, vapour
limited number of facultywho have made this transition. The intent of the effort presented in this paper is to lay thefoundation for a more extensive future survey of the unique challenges the professionals face inmaking this career change, and to obtain feedback from other engineering faculty in the US whoview this transition as a unique challenge. The authors’ personal experience indicates that thistransition involves factors beyond the adjustment to teaching as a primary activity, includingaspects such as rethinking one’s client base, adjusting to research in an academic environment ascompared to an industrial environment, and managing numerous goals and time demands posedfrom various university sources. The survey results indicated a number
. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Work in Progress: Using Resume Reviews to Explore Skill Sets Valued in Biomedical Engineers by Recruiters in Industry, Healthcare, and AcademiaAbstract. From its foundation, the field of biomedical engineering (BME) has strived to solveinterdisciplinary problems involving engineering, biology, and healthcare, which has resulted ina field that is diverse in both subject matter and career opportunities. However, the wide range ofsubjects under the umbrella of BME has led to criticism of BME curricula for being too broadwithout providing enough depth in content to prepare students to be competitive against otherengineering students in the
Bandura’s [9] social cognitive theory, stating that motivation isgoal-directed behavior. Behaviors are produced and sustained by the anticipated consequences ofone’s actions (outcome expectations; OEE), a person’s judgment of their ability to attain theirgoals (self-efficacy; SE), and their career-oriented interests [9], [10]. Pertinent to the career-oriented goals people set is the degree to which they feel their values are congruent with theirwork, which is an aspect of outcome expectations [11]. Further, the effect of outcomeexpectations on career-oriented goals is expected to be mediated by students’ career-relevantinterests.Figure 1. Path diagram of the Social Cognitive Career Theory.In the seminal work establishing the SCCT, Lent et al. [11
towards graduation and entry into the STEM workforce. Her educational background is in psychology, and within STEM- education, her research interests are centered on using mixed methods and asset-based frameworks to broaden participation of underrepresented minoritized students in STEM across all educational levels (k-12, graduate school, and academia). She is particularly interested in examining student's experiences with mentorship, sense of belonging, STEM career decision- making processes, and STEM identity development.Diane Elisa Golding (Assistant Professor of Instruction) Diane Elisa Golding is an educator, scholar, and mentor who is dedicated to student success. Her areas of interests include educator
Paper ID #36239Validating survey instruments to measure entrepreneurship educationoutcomes for undergraduate studentsMs. Heydi L Dominguez, New Jersey Institute of Technology Heydi Dominguez is a graduate student pursuing her Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Her research interests include conducting research in the field of engineering education, to connect her research findings and implementation of the findings into her future career as an educator. Heydi Dominguez has earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering from the department of Mechanical Engineering. Her
addressing the nationwide issue of faculty diversity in community colleges,the NSF INCLUDES Aspire Alliance dedicated to developing inclusive and diverse STEMfaculty was established in 2018,with the vision to create “Inclusive and diverse national STEMfaculty who thrive within inclusive organizational cultures, leading to high retention from URG’sin STEM career pathways”[21]. The Alliance utilizes collaborative leadership models toorganize its work in change teams at three levels, referred to as Institutional, National andRegional Collaboratives . For the scope of this paper we will be specifically addressing the RCs(Regional Collaboratives) which are collaborative networks of geographically related two andfour year institutions.Figure 1. Regional
Paper ID #37901A Qualitative Examination of Learners’ Experiences inExperiential BME-In-Practice ModulesVibhavari Vempala Vibhavari (Vibha) Vempala is a PhD student in Engineering Education Research at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include access to opportunities, social networks, career development, and career decision-making of engineering students. Vibha received her B.S. in Engineering from the joint department of Biomedical Engineering at The North Carolina State University and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of
& Research for STEM Equity (CERSE). Her research spans the study of intersectionality, higher education, organizational change, and social movements. Cara uses mixed methods to understand the social mechanisms which may change, or facilitate, the production of inequities within higher education. Cara also manages the evaluation of several NSF- and NIH-funded projects, primarily working with national professional development programs for early-career academics from groups systemically marginalized in STEM fields.Prof. Lilo Pozzo, University of WashingtonDr. Eleftheria Roumeli, University of Washington Eleftheria Roumeli joined the Materials Science & Engineering department at the University of Washing- ton in
students in a fun and inspiring way. Fifth through 12th grade students are able to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) principles while having fun in a collaborative environment. This is also an opportunity for institutions to engage with industry members who are eager to work collaboratively to inspire an interest in engineering and related career pathways. The university/college does the work of organizing and
Active and Project-Based Learning in Medical Device DesignIntroductionThe field of Biomedical Engineering has grown rapidly in recent years. The Bureau of LaborStatistics states that there were approximately 19,300 jobs in Biomedical Engineering in 2020and that employment of Biomedical Engineers is expected to grow by approximately 6% overthe next 10 years [1]. Many students in Biomedical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineeringpursue careers in the medical device industry after graduation. To properly prepare engineeringstudents for careers in the medical device industry, students must complete multiple hands-ondesign projects and receive training on unique aspects of the medical device industry, such asdesign control guidance of
Paper ID #36506Bridging the Social Capital Gap in Historically Marginalized PopulationsStephanie Zegers, Elizabethtown College Ms. Stephanie E. Zegers is the Assistant Director of Engineering and STEM Relationship Development at Elizabethtown College. She holds a BS in Education from Millersville University and MS in Strategic Leadership from Elizabethtown College. Ms. Zegers’ research interests are experiential learning experi- ences, professional skills development, career pathways, and workforce development.Dr. Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College Dr. Sara A. Atwood is the Dean of the School of Engineering, Math, and
minority students [1-7]. Doctoral students effectively mentored by their advisors willexperience a lower risk of anxiety and depression and higher confidence [8-10]. Furthermore, aneffective mentoring relationship can improve doctoral students’ research skills and productivity[11-14]. On the other hand, ineffective mentoring from advisors can lead to graduate students’negative mentoring experience, which in turn leads to detrimental career and psychosocialconsequences, such as missed opportunities for career networking and undermining of researchconfidence [15]. Although faculty mentoring has enormous effects on doctoral students’academic careers and confidence, no faculty is born a natural mentor. Unfortunately, facultyadvisors generally do not
degrees.Curriculum ConsiderationsThe Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) program at Old Dominion University preparesstudents with a broad set of skills required for entry-level success and long-term progression inthe current dynamic careers in the field of electrical engineering technology. Students completecore courses in electrical circuit analysis, analog and digital electronics, microprocessors,programmable logic controllers, communication systems and electrical power systems andmachinery. Through upper division courses, students get expertise in digital systems design,microprocessor based design, wireless systems and advanced power systems, and thecombination of upper division courses taken is aligned with a specific concentration in theirmajor
Paper ID #38377Nanotechnology Experiences for Teachers and Students,Student Experiences and OutcomesBrandon Sorge (Associate Professor of STEM Education Research)Grant Fore (Research Associate)Mangilal Agarwal © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Introduction/Background Learners with advanced problem-solving skills are required to meet the demands for a rapidly changing market[1-4]. The ubiquity of nanotechnology reinforces a need that requires high school students to be knowledgeable onSTEM opportunities and career pathways [5-6
, faculty, and universities (Bauer & Bennett,2003; Cox & Andriot, 2009; Lopatto, 2007; Seymour, Hunter, Laursen, & DeAntoni, 2004). Dueto the benefits of undergraduate research, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has fundedResearch Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in science, engineering, or mathematicsprograms, allowing students to participate in research programs at Universities across the UnitedStates during the summer (NSF, 2019a, 2019b). One of the main benefits of REU programs isthe impact on students' decision to pursue a graduate degree and pursue a career in academia orscientific research. Additionally, REU programs have benefits related to retention, researchskills, teamwork, and oral and written communication skills
many college students considering an engineering ortechnology career, is their difficulty in mathematics. Unfortunately, too many students,by the time they reach middle school, have decided that the math they see in theclassroom does not teach them anything useful for the real world. The approachdiscussed by the authors utilizes common every-day examples that are designed tocapture the students’ interest and encourage them to develop and apply the math skillsnecessary to analyze the engineering aspects of the real world examples. This not onlykeeps their interest in technology careers alive, but it helps them develop the math skillsthey will need for success. IntroductionTeaching Mathematics in an urban
technical content theory wasaccompanied by a related lab that allowed for the application of the learned theory. Additionally,soft-skills training was provided via online vendors. Assessment of student progress wasaccomplished through a university-held dual-enrollment course in the form of exams andparticipation grades. The students enrolled in the course received both secondary and universitylevel academic credit that could be transferred into the university’s engineering technologyassociate’s or bachelor’s degree programs. While fulfilling the need of regional industrialemployers, the summer camp and dual enrollment course provided a university-based learningexperience that would better inform the student of future career path opportunities. Due
STEM QuESTS: A Design Challenge to Broaden Student Engagement in STEM EducationAbstractEngineering competitions are a popular mechanism to engage students in engineering and, morebroadly, in STEM studies and careers. Participants typically work in teams to solve real-worldproblems, integrating conceptual learning with hands-on activities. Engineering designchallenges provide an authentic engineering experience that integrates science, mathematics, andengineering principles and helps students develop innovative design thinking. They also improvestudent engagement, motivation, and self-efficacy, and provide students the opportunity todevelop important “21st Century” professional skills.As an alternative to the
development in STEM education to provide evidence-based models that promote engagement, development of cognitive competency sets, and performance-based application abilities of students at-risk.Brenda R. Brand (Professor)Xiao Zhu PhD candidate for Educational Research and Evaluation in the School of Education at Virginia Tech. Graduate research assistant and Project coordinator of HI Bridge to Academia Fellowship Program. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Professional Socialization to Enhance Research and Faculty ReadinessAbstractThe AGEP Alliance Model for Advancing the Faculty Careers of Underrepresented MinoritySTEM