in research and evaluation and special knowledge about STEM education in community colleges and four-year institutions. She presently serves as the external evaluator for four NSF-funded projects. These include evaluation of a first year experience in a majority-minority engineering college and an initiative to increase diversity in a predominantly white elite engineering college through collaboration with local community colleges. Ms. Schiorring is also evaluating an ATE project to bolster recruitment and preparation of diverse STEM teachers. Past projects include evaluation of an NSF-funded project to improve advising for engineering students at a major state university in California. Ms. Schiorring is the
-disciplinary design space at University of Colorado Boulder. She is also the Design Center Colorado Director of Undergraduate Pro- grams and a Senior Instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. She received B.S. and M.S degrees in mechanical engineering from The Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. Kotys-Schwartz has focused her research in engineering stu- dent learning, retention, and student identity development within the context of engineering design. She is currently investigating the impact of cultural norms in an engineering classroom context, performing comparative studies between engineering education and professional design practices
with Disabilities: Engaging the Community through Educational Outreach and Toy Donation,” presented at the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2019. Accessed: Oct. 28, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/engagement-in-practice-toy-adaptation- for-children-with-disabilities-engaging-the-community-through-educational-outreach-and- toy-donation[10] M. Y. Mollica, H. Feldner, A. Caspi, K. M. Steele, and D. G. Hendricks, “Toy Adaptation in Undergraduate Education and Outreach: An Initial Examination into Participant Experience and Perceptions,” in American Society for Engineering Education, 2017.[11] M. Y. Mollica, H. A. Feldner, S. Israel, A. Caspi, K. M. Steele, and D. G
studies the unintended behaviors of radio-frequency electronics illuminated by electromagnetic waves and he develops radars for the remote detection and characterization of those electronics. In the Fall of 2013, Dr. Mazzaro joined the faculty of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at The Citadel. There, he is currently an Associate Professor and the primary instructor for Electromagnetic Fields, Signals & Systems, Interference Control in Electronics, and Antennas & Propagation. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Mini-Laboratory Activities to Reinforce Counter-Intuitive Principles in a Senior-Undergraduate Course on Electromagnetic
-12 makerspace, Fassoand Knight [9] found that the constant negotiation and collaboration required to complete aproject within the makerspace provide a sociocultural space to support identity development. Inhigher education settings, Carbonnel, Andrews, Boklage, and Borrego found that a semester-longproject which required the use of an engineering makerspace increased students’ technology anddesign self-efficacy, affect towards design, innovation orientation, as well as their sense ofbelonging in a makerspace [5]. In addition, in research that has emerged from this largerresearch study, Greene, Kellam, and Coley found that while makerspaces overall promotedagency and engineering identity for Black male undergraduates, makerspaces at PWIs
first-year coursework. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Creating a Master “Entrepreneurial Mindset” Concept MapThe knowledge, skills, and attitudes associated with an entrepreneurial mindset (EM)continue to be debated within the entrepreneurship field. Although overlapping in theirproperties, there exist several definitions of what comprises an EM within engineering. Forinstance, as summarized in a recent review by Zappe [1], EM can range from a problem-solving approach applied within one’s life, to the associated skills and behaviors such asopportunity recognition, creativity, and risk mitigation that may be developed withinindividuals. Due to this range of definitions, it can be
students best learn modeling practices through their explicit inclusion inthe curriculum [3]. One such approach to incorporate mathematical modeling into undergraduateengineering education is through open-ended modeling problems (OEMPs) in which studentswork either individually or in groups to develop mathematical models that describe a real-worldscenario [17]. OEMPs are similar to Model-Eliciting Activities (MEAs) [19] in that studentsmake and substantiate assumptions throughout the process of establishing their mathematicalmodels. A key difference between MEAs and OEMPs is that OEMPs prompt students toconsider multiple alternatives to determine the first-principles model that best representsthe engineering system in question, which uniquely
well.Miss Amanda Marie Singer, The Ohio State University Amanda Singer is a second-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. She graduated in 2021 from Michigan Tech with a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Environmental Engineering. Her current research interests include engineering identity formation, community college engineering education, and mixed methods research.Carter James Huber, The Ohio State UniversityDr. Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. She earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Ohio State and earned
dealing with while teaching.We eventually recognized that our teaching skills would improve over time and needed to makespace for growth and give ourselves grace during this process (11 DM, 12 DM). Interacting withstudents this semester helped us to realize the urgency and need to drive change and innovationin higher education because it affects students’ lives and future opportunities.DiscussionAs mentioned above, we discovered that teaching is a complicated set of skills primarily learnedthrough practicing teaching. We grew and developed in very unexpected ways through thisprocess. We found new things about teaching. We learned about the vast array of skills requiredfor teaching and were able to begin building our teaching toolbox. We learned
, Technology, and Society (STS) programI. IntroductionIn many orientations to social science research, study participants are positioned as objects ofinquiry, but are not treated as partners in the inquiry process or within knowledge developmentprocesses. This paper offers one account of an engineering education research team disruptingthis dichotomy between “researcher” and “researched.”This work takes place in the context of an NSF-funded ethnographic investigation of Universityof Maryland (UMD) College Park Scholars Science, Technology, and Society Living LearningCommunity (STS-LLC) [1]. Our investigation focuses on understanding how engineeringstudents’ macro-ethical reasoning develops within the cultural practices of this community [2-5].In our
instruction program9, and high intensity collaborative learning based onthe Treisman model10. Student professional organizations have been employed to conductoutreach, build community and act as a recruiting and retention hub 11-14. Studies to define bestpractices have been conducted15-16 and the question of commitment to an engineering majorbefore enrolling has been investigated17. The first-generation college students population hasbeen given additional scrutiny for encouragement to study engineering as colleges anduniversities have attempted to draw in engineering students through the community or juniorcolleges 18-20. More recently, community colleges and baccalaureate institutions havecollaborated to deliberately design practices and coursework
Paper ID #18212An Active Learning Environment to Improve First-Year Mechanical Engi-neering Retention Rates and Software SkillsBenjamin B. Wheatley, Colarado State University Benjamin Brandt Wheatley was awarded a B.Sc. degree in Engineering from Trinity College (Hartford, CT, USA) in 2011. He spent one year in industry at a biomedical device company before returning to graduate school. He is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO, USA). His engineering education areas of interest include cultural competency, active learning approaches as they
technology byfocusing on recruiting, retaining, and graduating low-income female students.The PWS model is based on a Project-Based Learning approach to help students developtechnical and professional skills through real-world project experiences under faculty mentorshipbuilding a successful pipeline to the workforce from the college. The PWS program supports 2-cohorts of incoming students (2021 N=10 and 2022 N=9) through scholarships, coursework, andprojects mentored by faculty from computer sciences and engineering. Students have participatedin a 1-credit hour course each semester focusing on building and supporting students’ growthmindsets and recognition of the importance of grit through the examination of two books, CarolDweck’s Growth Mindset
. Page 22.428.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Design Aspects of a Database for Remote Laboratory ManagementAbstract This paper describes the design of a database which is used to manage the remote laboratoryRLAB. RLAB allows users from all over the world to access a set of real world physical models,to perform experiments by interactively working with them in a realtime environment, and todownload the resulting data to their own computer system for further processing. The onlyrequirement for the user's computer is an internet browser. RLAB was originally developed at Cologne University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) inGermany; it uses NI LabVIEW to perform the interfacing to the real world
GenerationScience Standards (NGSS) released in 2013 include a broader scope of STEM content throughthe inclusion of K-12 engineering education. The NGSS emphasize scientific inquiry,engineering design, and require K-12 students to have the ability to link broad concepts acrossthe various scientific disciplines in STEM [10]. By exposing children to STEM disciplinesduring the early years through hands-on, interactive, and problem-solving activities, researchindicates that children’s interest in STEM career fields’ increases, which establishes aneducational pathway for their future [11, 12]. Student interest, motivation and engagement inlearning science has been linked to both achievement and the intention to pursue coursework orcareers in STEM after high
of a novel faculty teaching evaluation process with directengagement of student and industry review teams; (3) the launch of a new course series,Professional Formation of Engineers 1, 2, and 3 to provide electrical engineering students withprofessional skills and career development guidance to broaden their education experience andsupport them in better understanding their discipline and potential future careers; (4) Study ofthe impact of action-state orientation on student success. An overarching theme for the project isthat the new completely connected department model will engage all stakeholders in sharing theresponsibility to empower students to Take Responsibility to Understand Engineering (TRUE).INTRODUCTION The department of
university?”The large southwestern university engineering leadership team chose to address the need forchange using a deliberate “re-building strategy” [1]. This choice involved invoking “a processoriented approach to the remaking of a curriculum…, involving external stakeholders. Thisapplies sound systems engineering principles to the engineering curriculum itself” [1].“The re-building strategy…is a fundamental change of academic view linking academia withsocietal context and needs…by emphasizing a shared set of values, identity and commitment. Itis about educating engineers who will become change agents after graduation, with anunderstanding of stakeholder needs and the wider societal impact of engineered systems withinthe innovation process’ [1
from FIU.Dr. Monique S. Ross, Florida International University Monique Ross, Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences and STEM Transformation Institute at Florida International University, designs research focused on broadening par- ticipation in computer science through the exploration of: 1) race, gender, and disciplinary identity; 2) discipline-based education research (with a focus on computer science and computer engineering courses) in order to inform pedagogical practices that garner interest and retain women (specifically Black and His- panic women) in computer-related engineering fields.Prof. Zahra Hazari, Florida International University Zahra Hazari is an Associate Professor
Paper ID #36435Longitudinal Assessment of Engineering Student EM Usingthe ESEMA Self-Report SurveyAlexandra Mary Jackson Alexandra Jackson is a first year PhD student at Rowan University seeking a specialization in Engineering Education. She began her research in Rowan's Experiential Engineering Education Department in the Fall of 2019, and has developed interests in entrepreneurial mindset and student development. In particular, she is interested in assessment of entrepreneurial mindset through both quantitative and qualitative methods, and is currently working in both survey and concept map assessment. She
and design thinking, he also co-founded the STEPS program (funded through NSF S-STEM) to support low-income, high-achieving engineering students. Budischak holds a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering and enjoys outdoor activities with his family.Dr. Shawn Fagan, Temple University Dr. Shawn Fagan is the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the College of Engineering at Temple University. He received his Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from Temple University. 15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE): Boston, Massachusetts Jul 28 WIP: How the STEPS Program Enhances the First-Year Experience for Engineering StudentsIntroductionThe
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(two courses) and student motivation across multiple years.Motivation is a foundational aspect of a students’ academic development. Students who areintrinsically motivated naturally lean toward academic achievement [4]. This means that studentswill seek their short or long-term educational goals, depending on each student’s definition ofacademic achievement. Students can also be motivated extrinsically through the use of rewardsor praise [5]. Either way, understanding motivation can be useful to students and instructorsalike. There is little work comparing which types of FYE courses and instruction modes are themost motivating to their students [6-8]. Many engineering programs have implemented the FYEprogram in different ways. One way to
], [12]. This may involve framing ethics education aroundreal-world dilemmas, engagement with communities, personal narratives, or the livedexperiences of professionals [13]-[20].This study builds on the concept of the ‘living library’, a method originally designed tochallenge stereotypes through face-to-face engagement with ‘human books,’ seeking totranslate it within engineering ethics education. The paper reports on the use of living librarysessions in a sociotechnical course on Decisions Under Risk and Uncertainty offered at aDutch technological university. The course featured four guest speakers, who took the role ofstory tellers, sharing their personal trajectories and professional experiences with ethicalengineering and ethical dilemmas
, our paper aims to offernew insights and recommendations for educators and institutions seeking to cultivate well-rounded engineers equipped with both technical expertise and a nuanced understanding of thehumanities.BackgroundEngineering education traditionally emphasizes the development of strong problem-solvingskills. This focus is reflected in the 2004 US National Academy of Engineering report, “TheEngineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Century,” which links engineering withtechnology and the identity of engineers as technical problem solvers [8]. This requires engineersto break down large complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts [9]. By breakingdown complex problems into manageable parts, engineers can identify the
: Ecodesign your Life”“Humanity-Centered Design: Ecodesign your Life” is a fully collaborative, team-taught courseconceived in response to an initial desire to collaborate between faculty in Modern Languages(MLL) and Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and a shared interest in reading anddiscussing the book, Design for a Better World: Meaningful, Sustainable, Humanity Centered(2023) by Don Norman [13]. The course evolved through discussion to become a locally-sourcedand humanity-centered general education course, which enables all students to broaden theirunderstanding of design from multiple disciplines and diverse perspectives with a focus on ourown lives, experiences, and stories of people, communities, and ecosystems. Students are
Proceedings of the 16th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education, and Technology, 2018. [8] Leila Zahedi, Jasmine Batten, Monique Ross, Geoff Potvin, Stephanie Damas, Peter Clarke, and Debra Davis. Gamification in education: A mixed-methods study of gender on computer science students’ academic performance and identity development. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 33:441–474, 2021. [9] David Kim and Michael G Solomon. Fundamentals of Information Systems Security. Jones & Bartlett Learning, 3rd edition, 2016.[10] Ingrid A. Buckley, Janusz Zalewski, and Peter J. Clarke. Introducing a cybersecurity mindset into software engineering undergraduate courses. International Journal of Advanced
abouthow to be successful in an engineering degree as their continuing-generation peers. Moreover,both students have financial needs to meet through working, and juggling these work obligationswith their education remains challenging.Feelings of Belonging Grow Over TimeEstablishing a sense of belonging in engineering is an integral component of success inengineering education [23]. This feeling of belonging, often associated with inclusion,community, and well-being, was represented to varying degrees in the narratives. Since Parkerhas been integrated in the engineering education experience for a longer time, it is likely that hehas more deeply rooted connections on campus than Wyatt; however, since retention of first-yearengineering students may
developing a sense of belonging in engineering [18]. It isimportant for faculty to talk to students about developing strong relationships and how building anetwork within the engineering student community can help them through the engineering trainingexperience.For this study, we specifically asked students to identify stress relief strategies that they might useas an alternative to seeking help from a mental health professional. As a result, many studentsidentified behavioral coping strategies that focused on improving their health and wellness. Theseranged from physical activities such as exercise and hiking to mental activities such as reading andmaintaining spiritual health. Because the culture of engineering is high-stress and
instructors.In addition, the design spine provides a reflective space about the expectations of the professionfor students through active participation, which eventually allows them to develop their identityas an engineer [37].2.6 Program CoherenceAs with any sequence of courses and experiences, students should feel the various parts of theprogram are interconnected and purposeful. Education programs are often plagued byfragmentation within program coursework and between theory and practice. Students mustexperience coherence in their program if they are to overcome difficulties in integrating theoryand practice [38], experience their program as a whole instead of as “disconnected continents”[39], and find their professional identity [40]. Often, there
-Colon is an Engineering Education Research PhD student at the University of Michigan. He holds a MS and BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.Musabbiha ZaheerDr. Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan Dr. Cynthia J. Finelli is the David J. Munson, Jr. Professor of Engineering, a professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, a professor of Education, and and Director and Graduate Chair of Engineering Education Research at University of Michigan In her research she focuses on increasing faculty adoption of evidence-based instruction, identifying ways to better support students with neurodiversities, and promoting students” sense of social responsibility through