Community Based Participatory Instruction Design analysis: include community members, Study Roadmap Research (CBPR) • Weekly lesson plans guides are crafted based understand community assets and creation of• Utilizing an exploratory sequential design to • CBPR prioritize human-centered design on the DOE Energy Literacy objectives and Next a unique tool. build a tool based on the specific community through iterate engagement with and
appreciation of informal lunch periods embedded within the session.Although the team questioned the time spent on lunch during the session, our participants felt ithelped them to discuss the content and build community. Participants also reported in both thein-person CoP and online SLG that they were more likely to make changes to their pedagogybecause we asked them to frame each session’s content within one course and to not consider alltheir courses, which could lead to being overwhelmed and reduce chances of pedagogicalchange. As we plan for our next iteration of programming, these lessons learned will reinforceelements that went well.We learned lessons from challenges the team encountered. Lessons learned regarding ourdisciplinary perspectives and
the following goals for this 3-yearcycle: (1) Excite, empower, and educate 30 undergraduate participants in traditional/advancedmetrology and NDI, (2) for the undergraduate participants to experience an immersive research-training through a related transformative project, (3) to mold the undergraduate participants asboth independent/collaborative researchers capable of effective communication, (4) for theundergraduate participants to learn to ask the right questions, formulate plans, pragmaticallyinterpret data, and (5) inspire and enable the undergraduate participants to pursue advanced studyand related STEM careers. This site was a direct response to a recurring concern raised byindustry partners and technical workforce recruiters about the
. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Impact of COVID-19 on Engineering and Technology Course OutcomesAbstractStudent learning experience can be disrupted significantly if the plan of study changes suddenlylike it did due to the COVID-19 global pandemic in March 2020. The purpose of this paper is tocompare the outcomes of two courses at Indiana State University such as student grades, numberof students dropping the course, available resources, etc. before (pre-) and during (post-) thepandemic. The compared two courses are from two separate departments where one course isEngineering Economics and the other course is DC Circuits and Design. The course DC Circuitsand Design has both theory and
camp organized and run by the Autonomous Vehicle Systems (AVS) ResearchLaboratory at the University of the Incarnate Word for middle school girls during the week ofJuly 6 to July 10, 2015. The primary goal of the camp was to introduce more females into thefield of engineering through robotic projects and competitions, guest speakers, and field trips.The camp had an additional emphasis on providing learning and research opportunities for girlsfrom underrepresented communities. miniGEMS was the first free camp in San Antonio, TX formiddle school girls with a special focus on engineering. Despite being held for the first time,there were 25 middle school students from various school districts in San Antonio. The campwas planned, coordinated, and
Institutions was added last fall.The program features an Academic Success and Professional Development class which includesinformation on resumes, portfolios, elevator speeches, how to work a career fair,interest/research papers, reducing stress, graduate school, and career planning for 10 years pastthe baccalaureate degree. The underlying academic support is the Guaranteed 4.0 Plan. Theprogram has proven successful with a graduation rate of 95% and 50% of the students goingright on to graduate school for the scholarship students. These rates are much higher thannational averages.The lessons learned through developing the program and working with the students are bestpractices that could benefit any engineering student program.IntroductionIn 2002, the
is to assist WE@RIT in planning and implementingevents for current students. Sometimes these events are social in nature, such as ourmonthly pop-up lounge series or Stress Relief Extravaganza before finals, andsometimes they are more professional/academic in nature, such as resume reviews,corporate visits and alumnae panels to name just a few. Their scope does not includeNew Student programming or K-12 outreach.The Good:The Leadership Board has overall been a positive change for WE@RIT. Having studentvoice involved in event planning has meant greater buy-in for events over time, andnew events taking place because of the fresh perspectives brought by an ever-rotating membership. Having the Board also allows me as a Director to utilize
: CRITICAL THINKING, TIME MANAGEMENT, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION.Skill-Building Workshops: A CloserLook• Icebreaker: Introductions and goal sharing to build community.• Critical Thinking: Activities on questioning assumptions and evaluating evidence.• Time Management: Strategies for prioritization, goal setting, and scheduling.• Effective Communication: Role-playing exercises for clear messaging and active listening.• Reflection: Sharing takeaways and planning for skill application.Fostering a Sense of Belonging• Sharing experiences and challenges in a supportive environment.• "Cultural Exchange" activity
in career planning activities, with a focus onacademic pathways to prepare for STEM-oriented careers, implemented by the school counselingdepartment. We hypothesize that this intervention will help support students’ abilities to seethemselves as STEM people (i.e., identity) and support students’ future goals in STEM.The student cohort will be drawn from enrollees in a federally funded program called TalentSearch. Talent search programs have a primary goal of increasing post-secondary schoolattendance among economically disadvantaged students. Our plan is to provide a model forconnecting middle school STEM education and Talent Search program activities to raiseawareness, interest, and the pursuit of STEM Careers. It is expected that this
plan comprises a ResearchPlan to develop deeper understandings about how SVSM participate, persist, and produceprofessional identities in engineering education, and an Education Plan to place newunderstandings into practice through collaborative development, implementation, dissemination,and sustainment of targeted anti-deficit, assets-based educational and support resources forundergraduate SVSM in engineering.The research plan builds from existing cross-sectional, transition-focused research with studentveterans, documented in the engineering and higher education literature, using a longitudinal,narrative inquiry research approach [5] and an innovative, two-strand theoretical framework.The theoretical framework centers social theories of
(USMA) seeks to educate and inspire their civilengineering students through a rigorous and realistic academic program. In the program’sconstrained course environment, course topics typically addressed with multiple courses at otherinstitutions are combined into a single course at USMA. One particular composite course is aHeavy Highway Design and Construction Course, which integrates basic highway designelements with planning for heavy highway construction. Students in this elective have alreadybeen introduced to the basic fundamentals of highway geometric design in a site design courseand have completed a general construction management course. Although the composite coursewas developed due to relatively constrained academic program at USMA
maps and reflections will be used to assess student’sgrowth in EM connectedness. A description of each institution’s partnership development andimplementation is presented in this paper. We anticipate key results will include: 1) students’positive perception through engaged learning, 2) student growth in EM connectedness, 3)students’ increased appreciation of multiculturalism, 4) all modalities support growth in student’sEM and multiculturalism competencies, and 5) in-person international travel componentsdemonstrate a larger increase in multiculturalism competencies due to cultural immersion. Theteam is finalizing plans for these experiences in fall 2023 and will implement the experiencesand collect data in spring 2024
science and computer science. Specifically, this study exploreshow the same elementary teachers both implicitly and explicitly support students across twoclassroom contexts, one class section with a larger proportion of students who were tracked intoaccelerated mathematics and another class section with a larger proportion of students withindividualized educational plans (IEPs). Transcripts of whole-class discussion were analyzed forinterdisciplinary instructional moves in which teachers verbally supported the integration ofdisciplines to help students to engage in interdisciplinary activities. Findings reveal that all of theinterdisciplinary instructional moves were implicit for the class section with a large proportion ofstudents in advanced
University Ibrahim H. Yeter is currently a PhD candidate in the Curriculum and Instruction program at the College of Education, and at the same time, he is pursuing his Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering at Texas Tech University. He is highly interested in conducting research within the Engineering Education frame- work. Mr. Yeter plans to graduate in December 2016 with both degrees and is looking forward to securing a teaching position within a research university and continuing his in-depth research on Engineering Ed- ucation. He is one of two scholarships awarded by NARST (National Association for Research in Science Teach- ing) to attend the ESERA (European Science Education Research Association) summer
(i.e., task interpretation, planning strategies, cognitive strategies,and monitoring and fix-up strategies). The findings suggest Team strategies require a high levelof student involvement and effort, while time strategies and resource management strategies areemployed to a lesser degree, on average. Small differences were seen between male and femalestudents in average strategy expression. Students may be benefitted by interventions designed toimprove self-regulation for specific team management strategies employed by engineeringstudents in relation to project management activities. Needed improvements touching on variousstrategic actions, as well as monitoring and fix-up strategies, are described in this paper.Keywords: self-regulation
and data products developed by Fujitsu. Along with Yau Chow Ching, Rodney conceived (and wrote the standards for), the SONET (Synchronous Optical Network) architecture, which served as the base for today’s North American telephone network. Rodney was Chairman of the T1X1 Technical Sub- Committee (the organization responsible for SONET standardization) from 1990 through 1994. He has been active in SONET’s National and International Standardization since 1985. In addition, Rodney has published numerous papers and presentations on SONET. Rodney began his career with Fujitsu Network Communications in 1989 as the Director of Strategic Plan- ning. He also held the positions of Director of Transport Product Planning, Vice
“…an ability to function effectively on a team whosemembers together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establishgoals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.” This assessment is performed by measuring each of thecomponents of outcome (5): leadership, collaboration, inclusion, goal setting, task management,and an ability to meet objectives.ABET requires each program to be assessed independently without data from students of differentmajors, even if taking the same course. The capstone project sequence at Grand Valley StateUniversity (GVSU) is well-suited to assess students’ ability to work in a team; however, thecapstone class consists of multidisciplinary teams drawn from multiple engineering programs,making
engineering student, the first point the AIrecommended for consideration was “curriculum compatibility,” saying that “Engineeringcourses often have a strict sequence of prerequisites. Ensuring that the courses you take abroadwill be recognized by your home institution is crucial. This might require detailed planning anddiscussions with academic advisors” (OpenAI, 2024). In summary, both academic reports andbroader conversations suggest that curricular complexity can be a challenge for students studyingabroad in engineering. However, no studies have attempted to measure this relationship, whichwe wanted to explore in our own context at Purdue University.Characterizing the Complexity of the Curriculum With the aim of providing metrics to support
environment and to improving the overall quality of life of the communities. Paula plans international research experience programs for undergraduate and graduate students in collaboration with international partners. She has helped organize and develop international workshops in the field of sustainability and smart cities. Paula has also developed outreach programs that educate the youth about the principles of sustainability. Paula received a Bachelors and Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering from UAB.Dr. Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama, Birmingham Dr. Fouad H. Fouad, Ph.D., P.E., is Professor and Chairman Emeritus of the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Alabama at
participants. Our poster will present anoverview of our: 1) conceptual model informing our data collection; 2) workshop developmentand implementation; and 3) instrument revision and piloting.Project OverviewThis project is a multi-case study with three phases in the research plan and two phases in theeducation plan. The project is guided by a conceptual model developed during Years 1 and 2 ofthe project. Phase 1 of the research plan is a single case study, which involves data collection atthe PI’s home institution, which is the current stage of the project. Part 1 of the education planrelated to developing and implementing Situational Judgment Inventories is currently underwayas well.Before we began collecting data, we reflected on the research
Simulator (VCS), developed and implemented to engage students in an activelearning environment by simulating the planning and management of a construction project. Theprevious version of the VCS has shown great potential in enhancing students’ motivation andbasic learning of dynamic construction concepts, traditionally acquired through practicalexperience. A new version has been developed utilizing the ADDIE (analyze, design, develop,implement, evaluate) framework for the design of instructional material. Through thedevelopment of the VCS4, we aim to illustrate how a rigorous analysis of cognitive models andtheories, instructional design guidelines for multimedia learning, fundamentals of humancomputer interaction theories, and 4D simulation
class, and to develop communication skills required for the delivery of lesson plan. The goal of the STEM initiative was 1) to give undergraduate students in the Robotscourse a service-learning opportunity by participating as mentors to middle school students;and 2) to introduce middle school students to the basics of robotics. The specific course learning outcomes are i) understand how robotic systems integratesensors, actuators, and control systems to achieve specific goals; ii) program Arduinomicrocontrollers and apply skills to develop an integrated robotic systems; iii) understand howdifferent type of motors such as stepper motors, dc motors work and measure and control theirspeed to build a robot that can navigate; iv
robots with applications in new drug design. The other aspect of her research is engineering education.Sr. Mary Ann Jacobs Ed.D., Manhattan College Mary Ann Jacobs, scc is an assistant professor in the School of Education. She prepares secondary teacher candidates in all content areas through her courses in secondary pedagogy. Her areas of interest include STEM education, brain compatible strategies, and action research in the classroom.Ms. Alexandra Emma Lehnes, Manhattan College Alexandra Lehnes is a graduate student planning on graduating in 2017 from Manhattan College with a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a certificate in aerospace and propulsion. She is also the coordinator of the Engineering STAR Center and
. Page 26.826.4The class will act as a consulting group representing various interests: the community, the city ofGoodyear and the state of Phoenix. The City of Goodyear has strategic action plan found in thislink: http://www.goodyearaz.gov/government/city-manager-s-office/strategic-plan-goals whichcan be used a starting point.The class will be divided into three groups to advocate for three sectors: community citizens, cityadministrators and state officials. The groups will represent the transportation needs, plans andbudgets of their representative sector. Using a brainstorming visualization map (suggestion:Power Point Smart Art Graphics) brainstorm the elements of your group’s vision statement forthe City of Goodyear, Arizona. This vision
wisdom if the followinggeneration is to survive and thrive. Similarly, it is incumbent upon the present generation ofengineering practitioners to pass on their knowledge and expertise so the next generation ofengineers can develop into competent professionals. Mentoring capstone students provides an excellent opportunity for practitioners to impart theirwealth of knowledge. Students can learn general engineering concepts, as well as subdiscipline-specific skills useful for the creation of accurate designs and realistic project management plans. During the 2013-2014 academic year, an all-female capstone team learned the value ofmentoring from female construction industry practitioners. Moreover, utilizing their capstoneproject as a platform
in the lecture portion of their courses. As the threeuniversities are CSUs, our class sizes typically range from 25 to 75. Physics I flipped thelaboratory portion of the course. The instructor developed pre-lab example problems and labpresentations which the students did before the lab. When the students went to their lab sections,they participated in workshop-type activities where they solved problems, performed labactivities and participated in discussion sessions. The individual lesson plans are available on theproject website at http://www.sjsu.edu/firstintheworld/.Faculty Survey on Active LearningDespite increasing research on active learning, the teacher-centered lecture model still persistsin STEM fields [8]. Although the number of
, distributed simulation, adaptive control systems, digital signal processing, and integrat- ing technology into engineering education. He has also been an industry consultant on modeling for strategic planning. Professor Elizandro received the University Distinguished Faculty Award, Texas A&M, Commerce and College of Engineering Brown-Henderson Award at Tennessee Tech University. He served as Governor’s Representative for Highway Safety in Arkansas and member of the National Highway Safety Advisory Commission during the Jimmy Carter presidency. He is also a member of Tau Beta Pi, Alpha Pi Mu, and Upsilon Pi Epsilon honor societies.Dr. Angelo A. Volpe, Tennessee Technological University Dr.Angelo A.Volpe served as
graduates, co-op activities, and potential development ofcollaborative research programs. Unfortunately, adjuncts are marginalized by the academicsystems in place today; and their contributions to the academic process are undervalued. Next,the paper reports on the success story of an adjunct, a practitioner with good credentials, who“teamed-up” with a “full-time” faculty, in an attempt to bring the practice to 4 thyear students in ageotechnical/ foundation engineering class. The success achieved in meeting course objectives,as a result of practitioner’s role, was attributed, in large measure, to proper planning andcoordination that preceded course delivery. Plus, the willingness, experience and abilities of theadjunct in addressing the practice in
the classroom; and, also, in setting up linkages with industry which often leads toemployment opportunities for graduates, co-op activities, and potential development ofcollaborative research programs. Unfortunately, adjuncts are marginalized by the academicsystems in place today; and their contributions to the academic process are undervalued. Next,the paper reports on the success story of an adjunct, a practitioner with good credentials, who“teamed-up” with a “full-time” faculty, in an attempt to bring the practice to 4thyear students in ageotechnical/ foundation engineering class. The success achieved in meeting course objectives,was attributed, in large measure, to proper planning and coordination that preceded coursedelivery. Plus, the
-track day are full of student focused activities, topics and needs madeavailable to all students, both locally and abroad. In fact, each session of the student-track dayinvolved participatory student input throughout the planning process. Some of the topicsdiscussed in the 2022 student-track conference proceedings were a sense of belonging; studentsmental health; full disclosure: speaking your truth student panel; inclusive student leadership andresilience. The student day provided students a platform to discuss equity and inclusion issuesthat impact them every day and develop and/or increase their skills related to equity andinclusion contexts. The day also helped them increase their awareness, recognize the benefits ofa diverse organization