on their executive committee as Director for International Chapters and has organized local Fort Laud- erdale chapter events for over 20 years.Dr. Diana Mitsova, Florida Atlantic University Diana Mitsova has a background in research design, statistical and spatial analysis, as well as environ- mental planning and modeling using geographic information systems, and interactive computer simula- tion. Her primary area of research involves the impact of urban development on ecosystems and other environmentally sensitive areas.Her recent publications focus on the impact of climate-related stressors on coastal communities and the implementation of planning approaches related to enhancing coastal re- silience to natural
Paper ID #26528The Tiny House Project: Building Engineering Proficiency and Self-Efficacythrough Applied Engineering at the High School Level (Evaluation)Dr. Jessica D. Gale, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Jessica Gale is a Research Scientist II at Georgia Tech’s Center for education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC). Her research focuses on project-based learning, STEM inte- gration at the elementary and middle grades levels, design-based implementation research, and fidelity of implementation. Dr. Gale has a particular interest in project-based engineering in elementary school communities and the
University of Minnesota Morse Alumni Award for Teaching.Prof. Joshua M. Feinberg, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Joshua Feinberg is a Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Minnesota. His research is focused on magnetic materials. He has developed courses and undergraduate majors at the departmental and college level, and runs a national multi-user facility at the University of Minnesota.Prof. Russell J. Holmes, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Russell J. Holmes is a Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies for Materials Science and Engineer- ing in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota
Chemical Engineering Department of the University of Utah. She received a B.S. in Chemistry from Utah State University and an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah. Her current research is focused on the development and improvement of electro- chemical sensors for disease diagnosis by breath. Her interest in support for diversity and special interest groups inspired her collaboration on this project.Mr. Michael Scott Sheppard Jr., Arizona State University Michael Scott Sheppard is a graduate research associate pursuing a Master of Science degree in Engineer- ing and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems and Design at Arizona State University. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
solving real-world problems. He directs the operations of the Institute-wide Georgia Tech Capstone Design Expo, which highlights projects created by over 2000 Georgia Tech seniors graduating students on an annual basis. He serves as the faculty advisor for the student organization of over 100 student volunteers who all train, staff, and manage the operations of Georgia Tech’s Flowers Invention Studio – one of the nation’s premier volunteer student-run makerspace, open to all of the Georgia Tech community. Dr. Jariwala’s research interests are in the field of makerspaces, evidence-based design education, and advanced additive manufacturing process. During his Ph.D. studies, he was also a participant of the
Mississippi State University, where she serves as a graduate assistant in the Office ofDiversity Programs and Student Development at the Bagley College of Engineering. Currently,Lorena is interested in learning more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and how toincrease the participation of underrepresented students in engineering.Co-Author: Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Jean Mohammadi-Aragh is the Director of DiversityPrograms and Student Development for the Bagley College of Engineering and AssociateProfessor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi StateUniversity. Through her interdependent roles in research, teaching, and service, Jean isactively breaking down academic and social barriers to foster an environment where
promote a healthy student community among academia. He have worked as the Program Coordinator of Promoting Academic Success for Boys of Color (PASBOC). This program exam- ined the relationships of college mentors with elementary mentees to better understand their experiences and outcomes. He earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from USF. His main focuses are to recruit, engage and graduate underrepresented students from college. His research interest include men- toring relationships, multicultural awareness, game making, K-12 outreach, service learning, app building and robotics. Page 26.311.1
, administrative, and informal systems of power and resources to support and sustain progress by shaping the political frameworks that impact representation and advancement of women. 4. Enhance the working environment and support career advancement for women faculty using symbolic measures which emphasize issues of meaning within the organization.One initiative in the AdvanceRIT project is a professional development workshop series called theConnectivity Series. The Connectivity Series integrates practices that promote and advance womenfaculty by offering professional development for faculty that relate to the themes of retention,recruitment and advancement. Workshops and panel sessions are designed to developcompetencies such as
Practices and Processes,” Hollylynne S. Lee etel. developed a framework using the work of statistics educators and researchers to investigatehow data science practices can inform work in K–12 education. Their framework buildsfundamental practices and processes from data science [19]. The math field has contributed to data science research via the Common Core StateStandards Initiative (CCSSI), which is a joint project to develop common K–12 reading andmath standards designed to prepare students for college and careers. The CCSSI includes a datascience section for elementary students that focuses on data collection, data type, function,analysis type, and sample [20]. Similarly, the Launch Years Data Science Course Frameworkprovides broad
-related courses and does research with natural fiber composite materials. He is also interested in entrepreneurship,sustainable engineering, and appropriate technology in developing countries.Ms. Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University CYNTHIA C. FRY is currently a Senior Lecturer of Computer Science at Baylor University. She worked at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center as a Senior Project Engineer, a Crew Training Manager, and the Science Operations Director for STS-46. She was an Engineering Duty Officer in the U.S. Navy (IRR), and worked with the Naval Maritime Intelligence Center as a Scientific/Technical Intelligence Analyst. She was the owner and chief systems engineer for Systems Engineering Services (SES), a computer
had its own advantages and challenges. In this paper,we present some of the techniques we have used that have helped us improve studentlearning in large class settings. We discuss challenges associated with large classesinside and outside of the class. We present this research as a case study of a particularlarge computer science graduate course with information that may be replicable to otherlarge classes across computer science and engineering education. For our case study weselected a graduate level algorithms design class to demonstrate the effectiveness ofdifferent approaches to addressing the ever-increasing enrollment numbers for theseclasses. We share our experience with both pedagogical and logistical challenges insuch class settings
andstudent affairs, and adequate resources), as well as a supportive academic (e.g., common courses,faculty advising, academically supportive climate) and co-curricular (e.g., study groups, socialactivities, career workshops) environment. The pinnacle of the best practices is an integration ofthese various layers and an assessment plan that allows practitioners to make changes.There are two types of research that has been conducted on LLCs: those that compare acrossmultiple programs and those that focus on one particular program. Research comparing LLCsacross programs have shown that they can have a positive impact on first-generation participants'transitions to college [2]; increased sense of belonging in their college [3]; and increasedopenness to
requiring large equipment may beable to implement remote control of physical equipment in a lab as presented by Gustavsson etal. [29].References[1] C. M. Toquero, "Challenges and Opportunities for Higher Education Amid the COVID- 19 Pandemic: The Philippine Context," Pedagogical Research, vol. 5, no. 4, 2020.[2] Y. K. Dwivedi et al., "Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on information management research and practice: Transforming education, work and life," International Journal of Information Management, vol. 55, p. 102211, 2020.[3] S. Keskin and H. Yurdugül, "Factors affecting students’ preferences for online and blended learning: Motivational vs. cognitive," European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning, vol
-learning, culturally responsive strategies, and bestpractices for equity. The active-learning strategies include Project-Based Learning (PBL) andCourse-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE) that incorporate culturallyresponsive projects. The equity principles incorporated include best practices from theAssociation of College and University Educators (ACUE) and the Equity Toolkit [6].The rationale for choosing the six courses is that by focusing the redesign efforts on a sequenceof critical-path courses, the concerted redesign will positively impact students’ graduation ratesby reducing DFW rates and GPA gaps. Furthermore, these courses are typically mandatory inany Computer and Electrical Engineering Department. Their redesign can
faculty-student interactions. For example, the structure of the syllabus can ensure that all students aresupported in their learning; and, including a statement about diversity and inclusion within thesyllabus helps set a foundation for the classroom [9]. Resources on best practices for inclusivepedagogy in higher education have been compiled [10]. However, in the engineeringenvironment the promotion of “objectivity” has been used to dismiss the relevance of inclusiondiscussions in the classroom [11].To approach inclusion within an engineering design class, human centered design was chosen asit focuses on the lived experiences of users and stakeholders, including those from historicallyexcluded groups. Human centered design focuses on an
Transportation Engineers (ITE), and American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). He has also been inducted into Tau Beta Pi, the National Engineering Honor Society, and Chi Epsilon, the Civil Engineering National Honor Society. He has carried out research in several areas, including advanced traffic signal control, construction management, and sustainability in construction and civil engineering. Michael has also worked in the engineering industry for several years, as both a design engineer and construction inspector. He is a licensed professional engineer in New Jersey and Texas, and a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction
, undergraduate student persistence, professional engineering practice, and faculty mentorship. Brunhaver graduated with her B.S. in mechanical engineering from Northeastern University and her M.S. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Stanford University.Dr. Jennifer M. Bekki, Arizona State University Jennifer M. Bekki is an Associate Professor in The Polytechnic School within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Her research aims to understand and address systemic inequities within STEM graduate education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023“It is So Exhausting to Constantly Have to Explain to People”: Exploring theEffects of Faculty Interactions on
-making and communication. However, research demonstrates that thecurrent approach is not sufficient to develop student’s skills for industry practice [26]. “Effectivelearning can only take place in larger, multidisciplinary team scenarios” [26]. The best way forAEC education institutions to promote students’ professional identity is disseminating cross-disciplinary collaborative courses, projects, assignments and even competitions that simulatesreal-word experiences [25], [26].Three Processes Demanding Collaboration in the AEC IndustryBuilding information modeling (BIM). Building information modeling (BIM) allows thedevelopment of a holistic design represented as a virtual information model that can be shared bya multidisciplinary team. This way
Coordinator for the Engineering Competencies, Learning, and Inclusive Practices for Success (ECLIPS) Lab in the De- partment of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Johnny is also a Graduate/Teaching Assistant to the Grad School Certificate Program - Preparing the Future Professoriate. He has a Master in Educational Foundations and Management and a Bachelor in Sociology. His research interests include STEM edu- cation (policy and foreign-born students and workforce), migration and immigration issues in education; international higher education/international students; and quality assurance in higher education.Dr. Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Homero Murzi is an Assistant Professor in
Engineering Competencies, Learning, and Inclusive Practices for Success (ECLIPS) Lab where he leads a team focused on doing research on contemporary, cultur- ally relevant, and inclusive pedagogical practices, emotions in engineering, competency development, and understanding the experiences of traditionally marginalized engineering students from an asset-based perspective. Homero’s goal is to develop engineering education practices that value the capital that tra- ditionally marginalized students, bring into the field, and to train graduate students and faculty members with the tool to promote effective and inclusive learning environments and mentorship practices. Homero has been recognized as a Diggs Teaching Scholar, a
leverage the wealth of best practices from established research and networksto provide the collaborative infrastructure needed to support sustainability and scale-up ofproven strategies and foster an innovative culture that can achieve transformative change.BackgroundstEm PEER Academy FellowsThe stEm PEER Academy was designed to empower, resource and support a national networkof 100+ stEm PEER Fellows, or educational change agents, to accelerate the implementationof high-impact evidence-based practices at their own community college, public or privateinstitutions. To do this, the Fellows engage with program experts, researchers, practitionersand each other to deepen their knowledge of challenges and successful strategies to guide theirinitiatives
, and trust/ trustworthiness in professional-client relationships. A licensed engineer with over 35 years experience in engineering education and practice, Dr. Lawson has provided project management and technical oversight for geotechnical, construction ma- terials, transportation, environmental, and facilities projects nationwide.Ms. Heather R. Keister PE, Freese and Nichols Heather Keister is a Senior Project Manager and FNI Associate, overseeing the firm’s Lubbock office, with experience in many aspects of civil planning, design and construction. Her background includes drainage analysis and design, transportation, infrastructure, development and public works projects, with a focus in stormwater management and
explore howstudents described their experience with the class, and what reasons were given to the utility ofthe class and address the study’s research question, “How useful students perceive what theylearned in an introductory engineering design course for their successive years in college or forwhat they want to do after graduation?”Open coding was the primary method of analysis [17] of the written-response survey question.As a starting point, the authors removed null responses from the dataset, including responses thatdid not have text content or had non-applicable content. We identified 25 (31% of the totalresponses) student responses as null responses, and they were excluded from the qualitativeanalysis. The open coding system helped to
capstone has been revised around the Vee Modelto describe systems engineering process. The top-down and bottom-up design perspectives arecompared, and weekly deliverables are presented to help students practice systems engineering.A detailed description of weekly deliverables and rubric for the Critical Design Review aredescribed elsewhere1. Two perspectives of the Vee-Model are described to provide a holisticperspective of system-level thinking2-4. A 3D-printed quadcopter with its stable flight controlare provided as an illustration of the student efforts.5 Major blocks of the system include: (1) thequadcopter frame, (2) the control system, and (3) the power and thrust system.The last part of the paper attempts to compare the Vee Model system
Professor of Mechanical Engineering at CU-Boulder. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in measurement techniques, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, design and computer tools. She has pioneered a spectacular course on the art and physics of flow visualization, and is conducting research on the impact of the course with respect to visual perception and educational outcomes. Her disciplinary research centers around pulsatile, vortex dominated flows with applications in both combustion and bio-fluid dynamics. She is also interested in a variety of flow field measurement techniques. Current projects include electrospray atomization of jet fuel and velocity and vorticity in human cardiac ventricles and
STEM program to prepare pre-service teachers to become K-12 technology and engineering educators. His research involves engaging college students in human centered design and improving creativity. He also develops nanotechnology based lessons that integrate the STEM disciplines. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Design through empathy: how low vision simulators can be used to engage students in better design solutions (Academic Practice/Design Interventions) INTRODUCTION: One of the objectives of a first-‐year engineering design course is to engage students in a real engineering design project. The team project typically
interviews. The book, Recoding Gender: Women’s Changing Participation in Computing (MIT Press, 2012) has been published and the transcripts are now available….3 The interviews and the book are focused on some of the same issues raised in the current project discussed in this paper, understanding the pathways and barriers for women pursuing careers in engineering, and serve as complementary material.4In our STEM Oral History Project, the IEEE Historians provide training to the students in oralhistory, a technique to record recollections of interviewees for posterity.6-9 The procedures in thisproject follow the best practices established by the Oral History Association.8 We use themethodology of oral history because oral
an energy/resource-use feedback system that clearlyshows how resource consumption for daily tasks [9], [10]. Actual measured electricity use,water consumption, water temperature, heating and cooling loads, interior climate (temperature,humidity) are key factors that, when communicated effectively to occupants, could influencehuman behavior. It was the research goal to be able to display information on how much energywas used (kWh) tied to a dollar value so a residential occupant can for example instantly see howmuch a typical function like a shower costs or the effects of keeping an interior climate warmeror colder relative to ambient temperature and the energy impact that decision. The automationsystem is shown in FIGURE 5. It was designed
MentorshipEngineering design Delta Design activity6activities Bottle rocket design competition Cellphone battery chargerStudent organization Goal setting for LSWE development Best practices for sustaining organizations Elections for LSWE officer positions Becoming a SWE sectionIn addition to the above activities, microSD cards were purchased and given to each of the camp participants. The microSD cards were loaded with the materials from the camp activities, as well as open source notes, textbooks, and materials related to the students’ university courses. The idea for these microSD cards was developed due to the lack of resources at the students’ respective
, andInclusivity in STEM Education at Cal Poly,” PLC sought to: 1. identify explanations for patterns of underrepresentation that exist within the research and best practices literature; 2. assess how Cal Poly’s student recruitment (admission and yield), retention, and graduation demographics compare to those at other institutions and the nation (with a focus on discipline-by-discipline comparisons); 3. employ the research and best practices literature as a lens to a) initiate analysis of Cal Poly at the course, major, department, college, and university levels and b) identify research questions and areas of uncertainty; 4. build and strengthen new and existing faculty