context, and the best ways to support students’ persistence to degree completion.Dr. Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Walter Lee is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education and the director for research at the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED), both at Virginia Tech.Dr. David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University David Knight is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech and also serves as Special Assistant to the Dean for Strategic Plan Implementation in the College of Engineering. His research tends to be at the macro-scale, focused on a systems-level perspective of how engineering
high school students who attended biology orchemistry classes in six different complex learning tasks. The findings align with the themeas they showcase the adaptability of goal setting based on task complexity. The resultsshowed that students could tell the difference between simple and complex tasks as theymade changes to their goals or plans. They dug deeper to analyze the complex tasks incomparison to easy tasks in which they used shallow plans for the analysis. This is alsoendorsed by Dupeyrat and Mariné [31], performance goals are usually associated withshallow−processing strategies such as rote learning. This shows that students adopt a masterygoal toward complex tasks by analyzing the task deeply instead of showing avoidance.Similarly
geometry in comparison to adding constraints. Examination of the models show different strategies with Design 3 favoring simpler sketches spread over more features. This is illustrated in Figure 9. More complex sketches would require significantly more time to fully constrain particularly for a novice. Interestingly, this potential advantage in more efficient sketching did not yield the best overall modeling time for Designer 3 as can be seen from the Total Modeling Time in Table 3. This time includes the effort taken to first develop a modeling strategy i.e. the features that will be used and the sequencing. It may be that Designer 3 took more time to develop this when planning their strategy with the goal of using simpler
transcript, asfinancial limitations are a key barrier to students’ academic plans, especially for first-generationstudents [12]. This range of academic and socioeconomic barriers can result in reducing theparticipation of underserved student populations in outreach programs, despite the programsbeing intentionally aimed to serve these populations.Solutions can be found in alternative program design structure, and small changes can makelarge impacts in removing barriers so a diverse population of students have equitable access. Forexample, removing the need for official transcripts and instead only requiring unofficialtranscripts or a captured ‘print screen’ of students’ grade information on their organization’sregistration software system, reducing
. Thisinaugural ASEE panel centered on challenges of and potential initiatives to support studentveterans in STEM. Outcomes from the panel discussion were subsequently reported in a paperpresented at the 2018 ASEE Annual Conference in Columbus, OH [14].In 2022, the MVD leadership team planned, coordinated, and conducted a follow-on panel,comprised of veteran engineering education stakeholders and addressing the broad theme ofveteran pathways to engineering careers. Presented at the 2023 ASEE Annual Conference, thepurpose of the stakeholder panel, “Veteran Pathways to Engineering,” was multifold: to examineveterans’ engineering career pathways from viewpoints that may not be as well represented inthe literature (i.e., veteran and current enlisted
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Teaching First-year Students to See Infrastructure Issues as Equity IssuesAbstractThe fundamental role of civil infrastructure in helping to ameliorate or further exacerbate socialinequities has become increasingly clear in recent years. In order to make more equitabledecisions in how we plan, design, operate, and manage our infrastructure, civil engineers need tobetter understand the fundamental and ubiquitous role of infrastructure in society. This paperdescribes three first-year courses that address equity and infrastructure in different ways. AtLafayette College, a small, private liberal arts college, a first-semester course is focused on
or attitudes than actual ability. The engineering faculty didn’t have knowledge ofstudent attitudes assessment methods or how the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) might beused in assessing professional skill development [13].Result Four: Engineering faculty feel that cultural agility is an important professional skill;however, it is not currently taught or assessed in the curriculum.The engineering faculty indicated that cultural agility is important for engineering students butadmitted that they do not embed opportunities to develop cultural competency in design ortechnical courses. AB stated: I would say in terms of like the cultural competences. I would imagine at [our university] we do next to nothing, international, at least
overwhelmingly positive response. It may be too optimistic to credit students with self-awareness about their need for external motivation to continue reading; more likely, studentsappreciate the high degree of agency they can exercise over a portion of their course grade. a) Plans (n = 312) 139 120 42 11 b) Other Courses (n = 312) 140 102 53 17 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100
focused on STEMinterests while the Group Work Skills Questionnaire Manual Survey is centered on studentcollaboration. The results of Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Tests indicated positive significant impactson 21st-century learning, Group work, student’s expected class performances (in Math, Science,Engineering, and English) and student’s plan to take advanced courses in the future (in Math,Science, and Engineering). Additionally, daily reflection surveys were administered tounderstand the impact of individual activities students participated in each day. Results wereanalyzed to identify activities that positively improved domains in student interests, whichprovided additional context to the meaning of the results from the pre- and post-survey
approach to address this issue, and it involves transforming a directednetwork into an undirected one while accounting for missing ties. The survey data initiallyrepresented directed relationships between organizations, indicating the strength of connection ineach category (contact, information sharing, and co-planning). To prepare the data for SNA, asymmetrization process was employed using the average or mean method. We employed thisprocedure to treat relationships as bidirectional, assuming mutual organizational interactions.While no approach to dealing with missing data in SNA is perfect, alternative methods, such asdeletion of missing data or imputation, risk the loss of valuable information. Symmetrizationcircumvents this issue by leveraging
plan when seed starting can begin.4. Harmony House Heating & Cooling System a. Current Issues: i. Unequal distribution of heating and cooling throughout Harmony House (i.e. too cold on 2nd floor in the winter; too hot on 2nd floor in the summer) ii. Woodstove heat does not effectively disseminate throughout Harmony House mostly heats the left-side (facing towards windows) of the classroom space. iii. Very few vents on second floor iv. Later additions to Harmony House are particularly cool spaces in the winter (i.e. hallway leading to stairs and Bob’s Cupboard) v. There is only one thermostat, and it is on the 2nd floor. b
-planned educational programs, and targeted actions at educational institutions at every level.[7]While these are essential, another significant challenge identified lately is the declining interestand participation of middle and high school students[10] especially in non-medical STEM fields,which poses a major hurdle in meeting the growing demand for a skilled energy STEMworkforce. The school-level energy STEM education thus needs a complete reform to be moreengaging and capable of addressing educational challenges in order to make a sustainableenergy-STEM workforce pipeline.[1]To tackle the observed shortfall, and to drive and propagate STEM literacy among middle- andhigh schoolers in Nebraska, meaningful outreach efforts have been made by
members' pressure to focus theirtime on producing a substantial volume of grant-funded research publications and the effortexpended to develop a new course or modify an existing course [2]. Felder and Brentrecommended the following considerations for STEM instructors who evaluate textbook options: ● book reviews, ● match of content and the content order to the course plan, ● instructor supports (test question banks, illustrations, and other materials to support lectures), ● learner supports (self-tests, practice problems with answers), ● inclusion of multimedia (illustrations, tutorials, equations), and ● cost to students [2].However, newer faculty may be advised to replicate what their peers have already developed orto
(Spanish for “baby chicks”) and included strongties to the popular Spanish language song, “Los Pollitos Dicen” (Figure 3). This activity askedfamilies to use wooden blocks to keep a hen and her family of baby chicks safe and cozy.Pollitos included two books for educators to incorporate: Los Pollitos Dicen by Ashley Wolffand The Chick That Wouldn’t Hatch by Claire Daniel. The second activity was named Doggiesand based on the book Big Dog… Little Dog by P.D. Eastman. Doggies invited families to buildbeds or houses that are just the right size for a small and large stuffed dog using craft materials(e.g., popsicle sticks, index cards, sticky dots). The third activity was named Tacos and askedfamilies to plan a taco party and test different processes
skills. The development of bettercommunication skills helped students become more confident and, in turn, improved theirleadership skills. Undergraduate student leaders in STEM outreach programs value the ability toapply what they learned in their own courses and transfer the knowledge to the outreachparticipants [23]. The student leaders expressed feeling challenged–yet rewarded–to think innew ways. Several studies have found that students improve their communication, teamwork,and other professional skills from their experience leading outreach activities [23-25]. Studentsalso reported improved understanding of technical content [23, 25]. Participating in outreach caninfluence students’ post-graduate plans, such as attending graduate school [26
for in-person sessions over remote oneswas voiced by some participants, indicating a nuanced response to virtual programming.Volunteers offered constructive feedback on the planning and logistics of virtual events,emphasizing the importance of clarifying roles, optimizing break times, increasing interaction inbreakout rooms, encouraging camera usage, and ensuring diverse representation in studentpanels. Further recommendations from volunteers and facilitators centered on improving follow-up strategies for parents’ post-workshop, including the distribution of recordings and chattranscripts, offering a more structured follow-up plan, providing actionable items, and assessingthe practical application of the information provided. These insightful
comparatively low retention and graduationrates.The paper is organized as follows. Section II outlines the project’s aims and goals. In section III,we present the methodology, including the outline of assessment metrics, both qualitative andquantitative; the timeline of the project; and course descriptions and the philosophy behind thedesign of the integrated curricula. The first results are provided in section IV, followed by theirdiscussion in section V, which also includes the transpired project limitations and changes that weare planning to implement for the second cohort. The conclusions are given in section VI.II. MotivationThe primary motivation behind exploring co-teaching in interdisciplinary STEM courses in thisproject is to enhance student
advanced topic; create Planning, Perception & Control your own prelab & lab * Note that some of these classes were taught multiple times. Other topics were developed but have yet to be taught - these are not included here.The high structure of First Year Design, made transparent to learners and emphasized from thebeginning, helps to create a more participatory learning environment of rigor, accountability,practice, and ownership. Learning is distributed into weekly modules that provide diversifiedopportunities for non-optional participation and rapid feedback, which, in turn, supportsformative assessments and responsive, dynamic teaching. Early modules foster skilldevelopment
a waste of my time. 6. I was able to use a modified version of the structured procedure in another course and found tksolver a great tool. 7. The instructor provided an easy way to learn how to apply the structure method using mathcad. I plan to use this approach and mathcad in future courses. 8. I found at first the method hard to understand, but once I used the method to solve many problems, the method was not that difficult. I practically found learning a new computer tool valuable for future courses. 9. I felt like I learned a lot in this course. 10. The professor provided a great experience to learn a new structured procedure and engineering tool that will be useful for
skillsthat could be learned through the making process. Student learning outcomes were designated foreach competency, and a rubric was built out to for educators to map learning outcomes to broadthemes that may align with learning goals, including inquiry, foundational practice, managepractice and transferred knowledge [18].The grant team based their competencies to support The National Association of Colleges andEmployers (NACE) Job Outlook 2016, which stated that employers value the ability to work inteams, communication skills, creativity, strategic planning, etc. [16]. Based on these values, thecompetencies address various transferable skills that can be used among various disciplines, andaimed to be transcended out of the classroom and into the
sculptures, also provide insight into earlyhuman design practices and the role of form and aesthetics in design. However, the writtenhistorical record of evidence of early humanoids' cognitive awareness of design as a formalprocess is weak, or nonexistent. Even the way we think about design, whether as a linear process,cyclical, or continuous can impact how we embody it in the world of objects, plans, devices,technology, human, or more-than-human concerns [32]. These more-than-human conceptsinclude ecological agency and systems, biocentrism, Anthropocene, non-life entities, and AI androbotic systems.The English word ‘design’ has its origin in the 1540s, meaning “to plan or outline or a scheme orplan in mind” derived from the French ‘desseign’ which
/project posters • Designing documents for end users • Providing peer feedback • Developing effective graphics • Using the 5 C’s of technical communication (Concision, Clarity, Coherence, Correctness, Confidence) to improve writingThese communications-focused lectures were added either as dedicated lectures or as part ofexisting lectures focused on the engineering design process, including problem identification,user needs and requirements, concept design development, detailed design creation, prototypebuild/test plans and implementation, and final design.All lectures were made available to students as reference materials, along with a newCommunications Hub resource repository, in the course learning management system
ofeducators to determine (i) what classical methods they feel are most pertinent in contemporarytraining, (ii) how/if they integrate computer software in their structural analysis courses, and (iii)how they plan to incorporate new (and existing) technologies in the near future. We also plan toanalyze course syllabi and schedules to better understand the depth and breadth of coverage ofstructural analysis topics. This will give us a better understanding of topics covered and theemphasis placed on each topic.We cannot ignore the technological tools that engineers have and must use in modern practice.Academic training is already behind in incorporating current technologies. Reconfiguring ourteaching approach to incorporate the powerful analysis tools
ability to graduate? ... Ask a lot of questions. Experimenting in order to find Searching out new new ideas. technologies, processes, techniques, and/or product ideas. Generate new ideas by Conducting basic research on Generating creative ideas. observing the world. phenomenon in order to create knowledge. Finding resources to bring Developing plans and Promoting and championing new ideas to life. schedules to implement new ideas to others
. 2017. doi: 10.17226/24622.[4] D. H. Kinkel and S. E. Henke, “Impact of Undergraduate Research on Academic Performance, Educational Planning, and Career Development,” Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, vol. 35, no. 1, pp. 194–201, 2006, doi: 10.2134/jnrlse2006.0194.[5] R. Taraban and E. Logue, “Academic factors that affect undergraduate research experiences,” Journal of Educational Psychology, vol. 104, no. 2, pp. 499–514, 2012, doi: 10.1037/a0026851.[6] S. Baron, P. Brown, T. Cumming, and M. Mengeling, “The Impact of Undergraduate Research and Student Characteristics on Student Success Metrics at an Urban, Minority Serving, Commuter, Public Institution,” Publications and Research, Apr. 2020
4.21 0.99 -1.48 2.10 22 I do not intend to drop out from my engineering degree 4.14 0.99 -1.43 2.05 23 I do not see any reasons to withdraw from pursuing an 3.95 1.04 -0.93 0.33 engineering degree 24 I plan to be still enrolled in the engineering college 4.30 0.90 -1.56 2.77 Expectancies of success 4.16 25 I can meet the goals set for me in the engineering program 4.19 0.66 -0.51 0.51 26 I can satisfy the objectives of the engineering program 4.20 0.68 -0.79 1.83 27 I can successfully earn credits for the engineering courses 4.24 0.73 -1.29 3.34 28 I can pass all the
of Black Engineers (NSBE), theAmerican Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), the Society for Advancement ofChicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), the Society of WomenEngineers (SWE), Great Minds in STEM (GMIS), and the Mexican American EngineeringSociety (MAES), which facilitated regular benchmarking sessions among the sevenorganizations, enhancing the program through valuable information exchange.Originally planned for four years, the FDS extended its impact to five, concluding in 2020. The2020 symposium, held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, showcased the program'sadaptability. Following a hiatus in 2021, the FDS made a return with in-person meetings duringSHPE’s annual convention in 2022 and 2023
) Calculus (dual-credit, AP, IB, or other) Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Advanced Math and/or Trigonometry Statistics (AP or other) Other math beyond Algebra 2 ________________3b. Which math course(s) are you planning to take in school next year? _______________[Post only] Did your answer to this question change as a result of the Summer Computing Camp? Yes No4a. Does your high school offer courses in engineering or computing? Yes No4b. Have you received any academic advising or guidance from your high school counselors or teachers to help you understand the similarities and differences between computer science (CS), computer
continued to modify and label their sketches into more concrete design plans. Their actions suggest a collaborative effort in the design process, which is crucial in engineering design. c) Sad – This emotion was observed in the building phase of the design activity. The building phase is characterized by hands-on activities from both participants. Although their faces indicated sadness, the interaction is constructive as they both decided to select another material relevant to each design component when the initial material chosen did not fit properly in the final product assembly. The grandmother directs the process and instructs the daughter on the next steps. They keep trying diverse