[11], Ellis [12],and Bravo et al. [8].In the following table, the statements in Likert format are listed. The students responded ona five-level scale, from completely disagreeing with the statement to completely agreeingwith it. The statements related to the importance of the course for the program andprofessional career are highlighted in light blue; those related to the attitude towards thecourse are in light orange; and those related to details of how the course is designed andtaught are in light green.Table 1. The 29 items of the Likert-type survey are presented.1 I can see how the physics skills that I am currently developing will be useful in an engineering career.2 The ways of thinking being taught to me in physics will remain with
no actual improvement in pedagogicalcompetencies, and the introduction of new knowledge, skills, and competencies into practicalpedagogical activity does not occur.The disadvantage of the existing massified systems becomes obvious: the lack of anindependent preliminary assessment of the educators’ performance and their motivation thatallows them to identify the missing professional competencies or those requiring improvement.There are few opportunities to build up an individual trajectory for professional developmenttaking into account previous background, experience, and professional and personal interests,and the existing are seldom tailored to include all the diversity requirements.Also, handling these issues of career development at the
foundation for entry into most STEM-related occupations, and interventions in earlyeducation are seen as a promising avenue to move girls towards careers in engineering.Compared to classroom teaching, afterschool programs are unique in their ability to offer moretime-flexible, hands-on activities that advance student-centered learning, which is crucial inSTEM education [2] - [4]. Linking Engineering to Life (LEL) is an afterschool, experientialengineering curriculum launched in the fall of 2020 by Vermont Afterschool, a statewidenonprofit dedicated to strengthening programs, empowering youth, and expanding access toafterschool and summer programs so that all Vermont youth are active, engaged, connected, andheard. LEL’s goal is to overcome barriers
implementssustainable engineering projects to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged communities. Thisstudy investigates the impact of student participation in an EWB project in a disadvantagedcommunity in Guatemala aimed at improving access to clean water. Specifically, the studyexplores the skills gained, career aspirations, and understanding of global issues and sustainabledevelopment among the participating students. The project involved a collaboration between EWBstudents and community members to design and implement a sustainable water supply distributionsystem. A post-project questionnaire was administered to the student participants to assess theproject’s impact on their personal and professional development. The results indicate that theproject
innovation.Dr. Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer is Associate Director of the Women in Engineering Program and Associate Professor (by courtesy) in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue Uni- versity. Dr. Zurn-Birkhimer conducts research and leads retention activities including administration of the undergraduate and graduate mentoring programs and the teaching of the Women in Engineering sem- inar courses. For the past decade, Dr. Zurn-Birkhimer’s research has focused on broadening participation of women and underrepresented group in STEM fields. Recently, she has been investigating the intersec- tion of education and career path with
focusing on certainareas of computing, despite comprising 12.6% of the U.S. population [6]-[8]. Likewise, in2017, only 3.1% of workers in technical jobs among the eight largest tech companies in theU.S. were Black [9]. Moreover, not only are universities struggling with effectively recruiting and retaining Black computer science students, top tech companies are disproportionately hiring from existing computing talent [9], [10]. Additional and accessible resources are needed to support Black people looking to enter into computing and computer science. This may include resources for high school students considering computing careers, computer science graduates seeking jobs, or established professionals in other fields looking to enter the
Paper ID #39301In/authenticity in STEM Social Networks: How ”Out” are LGBTQ Studentswith their Peers in STEM?Dr. Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University - Bozeman Bryce E. Hughes is an Associate Professor in Adult and Higher Education at Montana State University. His research interests encompass diversity and equity in engineering education, with a focus on LGBTQ students. He was recently awarded an NSF CAREER grant to study the experiences of LGBTQ under- graduates in STEM fields. He holds a Ph.D. in education from the University of California, Los Angeles, an M.A. in student development administration from Seattle
undergraduate213 degree from the University of Virginia. Likewise, eight students identified as female, while nine214 identified as male. Given this distribution, students were asked on the first day of class why they215 elected to take this course. The overwhelming majority stated that they wanted an environment216 where they could discuss and learn from their colleagues about engineering and DEI. Most of the217 class did not receive a formal ethics course specifically designed for engineering students during218 their undergraduate career. On the other hand, those students who did have an opportunity for an219 engineering ethics course during their undergraduate career emphasized that they still felt the220 need for a specific space for
University WISE@OU NSF ADVANCE Partnerships for Adaptation, Implementation, and Dissemination (PAID) grant. She is also in charge of faculty mentoring in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at OU. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Enriching the REU experience through student-led outreach activitiesIntroductionThe benefits of undergraduate student experiences are well known. Students participating inresearch experience for undergraduates (REU) programs report increased skills and self-confidence, a greater sense of empowerment as learners and more motivation to pursue science orengineering careers and graduate degrees [1-8]. REU programs
implementing plannedprograms due to the Covid-19 pandemic, three cohorts of low-income students have beenrecruited and supported by scholarships valued at up to $10,000 per year. In addition toscholarship support, various other support mechanisms have been implemented including aweek-long summer bridge program for incoming students, a peer mentoring program, a textbooklending library, faculty mentoring, and various collaborative programs involving career speakers,design challenges, and professional development opportunities. With the first cohort of studentsnow entering their senior year and several community college students having already transferredto the university, this paper discusses the recruitment and retention of scholars, details ofprogram
Paper ID #38553WIP Striving towards Equitable Team Dynamics in First-Year EngineeringDesignDr. Evelyn Walters, Temple University Associate Professor of InstructionCory Budischak, Temple University Cory is a teacher and researcher who strives to reduce the harmful effects of energy production and use. Teaching has always been his central passion. He started as a group tutor in college, which led him to his full time career as an Assistant Professor ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 WIP: Striving towards Equitable Team Dynamics in First-Year
.091engineering research.I feel included by people who conduct .688 .187 -.031engineering research.My parents and relatives see me as someone who .747 .156 .249can become an engineering researcher.My teachers and mentors see me as someone .840 .149 .168who can become an engineering researcher.My friends see me as someone who can become .761 .135 .256an engineering researcher.Doing research aligns with your cultural values. .175 .058 .923A career in research with your cultural values. .209 .039 .916Use academic literature to understand an .170 .833 .124engineering research project.Generate an engineering
equitable workplaces in colleges and universities. Her more recent research on learning analytics and pedagogy pro- motes new data-driven evidence to promote changes in pedagogy, instructional practice, and leadership decision-making. Jaime puts her research into practice as an academic administrator supporting faculty and college-level change. As an administrator, she is responsible for supporting faculty governance and developing new faculty career development and workload programs and policy. Jaime also leads all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts for the college. She is a member of the Philadelphia 2022 HER Leadership Institute. Jaime’s work is widely published in peer-reviewed journal articles
experiences for veterans to motivate them tocontinue to graduate school or pursue a career in Naval STEM research. A mentor program wasimplemented to provide research faculty mentors, Navy engineering mentors and an expandedmentor network to support the student veterans. The program is well received at bothuniversities and has demonstrated a positive impact on the undergraduate student veterans.Several program challenges are presented along with methods used to overcome those challengesto provide a better experience for both the veteran students and faculty mentors.IntroductionThis paper discusses the development and execution of a multi-year veteran research exchangeprogram between the University of Tennessee and the University of North Carolina at
participating students take courses and conduct research at different campuses. Bridge tothe Doctorate Scholars are also offered the opportunity to integrate an International ResearchExperience into their training during their stay in the program. Program design, best practices,and operation and comparisons to other diversity programs and national data will be presentedalong with the career outcomes of the over 100 participants. Of the 33% in engineering (of these97% completed the MS degree). To date over 50% of the NYC LSAMP Scholars havecompleted their Doctoral degrees.IntroductionThe NSF supported New York City Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NYCLSAMP) in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has spearheaded
, speaking, listening; managing process; adapting approach to circumstances; persuading and influencing others) 3. Teams and Groups a. Coordination, cooperation, collaboration b. Multidisciplinary teams, knowledge integration c. Negotiation and conflict management d. Relationship between individual capabilities and group functioning 4. Identity and Culture a. Duality/sociotechnical differentiation (technical/nontechnical; either/both; simplistic/complex; deterministic/contingency) b. Stage of career/role in organization c. “Typical/average engineer” as leader/entrepreneur (norm vs. exceptional)4.3 Topic Models Tables 2-4 display the
technologies. This involves development of hardware and software systems with sensors, embedded control and mechanical actuators. Applications include respiration monitoring, sleep apnea, rehabilitation of impaired muscle for recovery of motor func- tion, health monitoring for elderly to extend independent living, and diabetes management. These systems utilize internet of things (IoT) for remote communication between patient, medical staff, care-givers and instrumentation. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 STEM Programs for Female StudentsAbstractDespite engineering careers helping to solve problems in society and the
research opportunities • Awareness of the possible benefits of research experiences • Awareness of cultural norms associated with scientific research • Perceived barriers to interactions with faculty • Financial and personal barriers • Assessment of mentorship and preferences for the “best” students • Unconscious societal biasTo help reduce these barriers, many universities have created undergraduate research officesdedicated to helping students find research opportunities. Typically, you will find engineeringstudent research offices in spaces near the Career Services Center, Office of Research, in theindividual Engineering Departments, or students are referred to a centralized university office.However, to break down
mastery-based course structures.Dr. Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University Shannon K. Gilmartin, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Scholar at the Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab and Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Her expertise is in education and workforce development in science and engineering fields. She has particular interest in access to and equity in engineering education and practice. She studies the experiences of underrepre- sented students in engineering classrooms, the transition to first jobs and the ”early career” for women in engineering, and the trajectories to senior leadership in technology settings.Ms. Anna M. Mostoller, Elizabethtown CollegeDr
to electricity 2. Energy generation, transmission, and distribution 3. Energy and electric circuits 4. Energy efficiency 5. Introduction to renewable energy 6. Fundamentals of Solar Electric Circuits 7. Economics of Renewable Energy & Career Path in Renewable Energy 8. Social, Environmental, and Political considerations for Renewable Energy SystemsSeveral materials have been sent to the students including: an electric circuits kit, solar cells, adigital multimeter, energy-efficient bulbs, and an energy monitoring device. The contentpresented during the workshops followed the best practices for energy education includingcontent from the US Energy Information Administration[13], US Department of Energy[14], andthe National
. Department of Energy as well as more than 25 years of experience teaching mathematics, statistics, computer science, and first-year engineering courses in higher education institutions. Currently, she leads a team of faculty who are dedicated to providing first-year engineering students with a high- quality, challenging, and engaging educational experience with the necessary advising, mentoring, and academic support to facilitate their transition to university life and to prepare them for success in their engineering majors and future careers. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Educating the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Experts1.0
when STEM careers are set to grow by 12.6%over the next 10 years, 5.2% faster than other occupations (Burke, 2019).Additionally, STEM is facing a diversity crisis with a lack of representation from women andsome races. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up only 15.9% of the totalengineering and architecture workforce (Employed Persons by Detailed Occupation, Sex, Race,and Hispanic or Latino Ethnicity, 2019). This creates an issue, as STEM peer contact correlateswith STEM retention among females (Hilts, Part & Bernacki, 2018). Further, according to theBureau of Labor Statistics, whites make up 79.3% percent of the total engineering andarchitecture workforce (Employed Persons by Detailed Occupation, 2019). Minorities
StudentsIntroductionSignificant educational equity gaps exist in STEM fields for underrepresented minority (URM)students who live in the San Joaquin Valley. For this paper, URM students are defined as non-white and non-Asian, though it is recognized that there are subpopulations of URM studentswithin each of these non-URM groups. Some equity gaps present themselves as differences inacademic achievement between underrepresented minority URM students and non-URMstudents or women in STEM fields and arise due to numerous academic and social factors.Significant factors for attrition are perceptions about careers in the STEM fields, poorexperiences with the academic culture and teaching pedagogy, and declining confidence due todemanding curriculum. One study shows that
gainedsupport and insider knowledge of their department, and mentors gained communication andinterpersonal skills. Dennehy and Dasgupta’s [10] research concluded that female peer mentorsseemed to increase belonging, confidence, and motivation of female first-year mentees.Mentoring can provide different functions, commonly separated into the categories ofpsychosocial support (i.e., encouragement, counseling, role modeling) and career / instrumentalsupport (i.e., skill-building, evaluating, acknowledging achievements) [7, 8, 10]. Additionally,mentoring can be either formal (structured / intentional) or informal (developed organicallybetween the mentee and “a more experience[d] individual with whom the mentee has regularcontact” [7, p. 37
theknowledge of STEM in Elementary and Middle School students.KeywordsSTEM, Elementary, Middle, methods, technologiesIntroductionAt the elementary school level, STEM education provides an introduction to the STEM as wellas an awareness of STEM (California Department of Education, 2014). For middle schoolstudents, STEM allows students to begin the exploration of STEM-related careers. Finally, forthe high school, STEM prepares students for successful post-secondary education and beyond1.Among the four areas of the STEM, the research in technology and engineering education inelementary and middle schools is less mature because those subjects are not as commonly taughtin K-12 education. The nature and potential value of integrated K-12 STEM education are
Paper ID #20323Prof. Raghavan Srinivasan, Wright State University Professor of Materials Science and Engineering in the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Depart- ment, Wright State University. Currently involved in outreach to middle and high schools STEM teachers through the ASM-Materials Camp for Teachers program as well as engaging students in the school class- room setting with demonstrations and presentations that motivate students to choose STEM careers. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Collaborative Community-Based Research Experiences in Materials and Manufacturing (Work in Progress)ABSTRACTThree regional institutions of higher learning are
Instruction for K-12 Engineering (Work in Progress)IntroductionEfforts to diversify the engineering workforce are informed by the fact that engineeringcontinues to remain a White, male-dominated profession [1]. Underrepresented students leavescience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs in middle school, highschool, and in undergraduate programs [2]-[4] at a disproportionate rate compared to their Whitemale colleagues.In order to broaden participation and provide equitable engineering education forunderrepresented students, better approaches are necessary to support these students’ pathwaystoward STEM careers. One approach for encouraging diverse participation in engineering isthrough disciplinary literacy instruction (DLI
undergraduateresearch is one of the most effective ways to attract and retain talented undergraduate students, tomotivate them towards pursuing careers and advanced degrees in engineering and science, tohelp them feel more connected to their educational experience and to provide them with a greatersense of empowerment as learners [4-11].Since its inception in 2006, a total of 92 students from 64 different universities have taken part inthe Automotive and Energy Research and Industrial Mentorship (AERIM) REU program. Whileadvertised and open to students of all genders and ethnic backgrounds, this program has beensuccessful at recruiting a diverse pool of undergraduate students, with underrepresented groupsin engineering (women in particular) representing 70% of
include the NSF CAREER award, the 2016 Alexander Crombie Humphreys Distinguished Teaching Associate Professor award (Stevens), the 2014 Distinguished Faculty Mentor Award from the Stevens Student Government Association, the 2009 ASEE Mechanics Division Outstanding New Educator Award, and the 2009 Outstanding Teacher Award from the Stevens Alumni Association. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 A Review of Psychosocial Factors Associated with Undergraduate Engagement and Retention in STEMAbstractLow retention rates of undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, and math(STEM) fields is a persistent problem in
longer employed in their field by spring 2009.3 About28% of bachelor’s degree graduates and 20% of associate’s degree graduates entered a STEM field (i.e.,chose a STEM major) at some point within 6 years of entering postsecondary education in 2003−04.3Many of these STEM graduates tend not to pursue graduate degrees in STEM. Several tend to pursuegraduate degrees in areas other than STEM. The retention rates of graduates in the STEM fields are notthriving as strongly as other fields of study. The purpose of this study is to investigate effectivementoring practices that helped undergraduate students in STEM develop successful career paths intograduate school in STEM fields. Mentoring can effectively contribute to the success of