education beyond my undergrad degree, but I decided to stay at MIT for MEngbecause of the encouragement of NEET instructors and through learning about their careers. Theother class of role models was my peers either in my NEET Autonomous Machines cohort or inthe cohort that was older than me. I saw the amazing work they did, and I strove to challengemyself similarly in my coursework, research, and industry experiences.”“[#10] I appreciated the patience, kindness, and efforts of the technical instructors in NEET andtried to emulate these characteristics when I TA’ed [assisted lecturers in the teaching of] classeslater on (specifically, I developed better spoken and written communication skills andcollaboration skills).”“[#12] I can't say that I
resources – programfunding, lab and classroom space, equipment, software, etc. New programs must also buildawareness and connections with the local community, industry, and government to attractstudents, offer meaningful learning experiences, and build job placement pipelines. In addition,they must ensure they conform with and enhance the educational mission of the colleges they arepart of. While this can impose limiting curricular constraints, it can also be seen as anopportunity to develop a unique educational product. In 2013, Saint Vincent College (a smallcollege with a strong liberal arts and sciences focus) initiated a four-year bachelor's degree inengineering science after several years of planning. In the decade since that time, the
. Course-related activities are designed to optimize astudent’s potential and chances of success within a chosen career path by providing andsupporting opportunities and experiences that enhance their professional identity and careerprospects (Holland, 2010). In this way, Engineering Problem Solving can be seen as a course thathelps students explore, adopt and/or solidify their engineering identity or by contrast, determinethat engineering is not a preferred part of their identity. Exploration of engineering identity wereencouraged in the course through gaining insights from professionals and developing new skillsthrough projects (Noe & Wilk, 1993). A study by (Holland, et al., 2012) explored how engagingin "capitalization activities
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provide a potential use for it.This work-in-progress paper describes the motivation and development process of these labs, aswell as preliminary lab examples and planned assessment.There is substantial discussion in the engineering community about the importance of includingill-structured problems into curriculum within engineering education, as these problems betterrepresent the experiences post-graduation [1]–[7]. However, past work has found that textbookproblems are rarely ill-structured in form and that students may be rarely exposed to ill-structured problems within their engineering curriculum [1], [2], [5]. One area in which ill-structured problems are easier to incorporate are within lab experiences. Student laboratoryexperiences are
integration of material testing and prototyping equipment into both labs and coursework. She is pursuing her Ph.D. in Engineering Education at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research interests include identity development in engineering education, student voice and participation in engineering education, and pedagogical strategies for enhancing retention in engineering education.Dr. Heidi G. Loshbaugh, University of Colorado Boulder Heidi G. Loshbaugh, Ph.D., is passionate about higher education’s role in the public good. She has taught, conducted research, and served as a college administrator with a keen focus on equity. As a community college dean, she was PI for a $3.5M US Dept. of Ed. award to transform STEM
of South FloridaDr. Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Purdue University Dhinesh Radhakrishnan is a research scientist in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: Role of an Electrical Engineering Department’s Revolutionary Programs through the Lens of Impostor Syndrome and Self-Efficacy: AnUndergraduate Researcher’s Investigation in a Participatory Action Research ProjectAbstractPurpose: In this work-in-progress paper, we discuss the student-led research efforts investigatingthe role of new programmatic activities within the University of South Florida’s (USF)Department of Electrical Engineering (D-EE) and
´enez is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Engineering Education (EED) and an affiliate faculty to the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Florida. Her research focuses on understanding the role of engineering communities while enacting their agency in participatory and transformational change. She is particularly interested in broadening the participation of minoritized communities by studying the role of professional development in shaping organizational cultures. As an education practitioner, she also looks at evidence-based practices to incorporate social responsibility skills and collaborative and inclusive teams into the curriculum. Dr. Rivera-Jim´enez graduated from the University
skillsdeveloped during the mechanical engineering program. In the case of the Exo-Arm project, thepresentation at the Capstone Design Showcase hosted by the University has led to intensediscussions and interest from different stakeholders in engineering education: sophomore andjunior students, faculty, program administrators, industry advisers.Faculty arguing the opportunity to develop a program in robotics can make a strong example ofthis project and propose the adoption of more applied formal and informal education avenues(modify current coursework, introduce elective coursework, organize student club activities)dedicated to maintaining and enhance the education in key aspects of robotics (theory ofmechanisms, theory of control, theory of dynamic
that having a shared identity with a mentor to be significant to his experience. Thisshared identity paired with the relationship he built with this mentor provided him an opportunity toreframe how he views his own future in engineering and provided him with a model of howsomeone with a similar background can choose to pursue education beyond that of a bachelor’sdegree.Bernice found that the flexibility of the program allowed for her participation to continue to bemeaningful throughout the duration of the project even when she was inundated with coursework,eventually jumping back into the project when her schedule allowed.Calvin found that coming from Prairie View A&M University and working on the project withstudents from Texas A&M
, June 2016.[3] D. L. Jackson and F. S. Laanan, “Desiring to fit: Fostering the success of community college transfer students in STEM,” Community College Journal of Research and Practice, vol. 39, no. 2, pp. 132–149, July 2014. doi:10.1080/10668926.2012.762565[4] A. L. Zuckerman and S. M. Lo, “Transfer Student Experiences and Identity Navigation in STEM: Overlapping Figured Worlds of Success.” CBE life sciences education, 20(3), ar48, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1187/cbe.20-06-0121[5] B. K. Townsend and K. Wilson “A hand hold for a little bit: Factors facilitating the success of community college transfer students to a large research university,” Journal of College Student Development, August 2016, https
redlining and underbounding. While the environmental justice movement hasmade great strides in incorporating public health research into these issues, there has been lesseffort focused on integrating environmental engineering training into the movement. This paperdescribes research on developing and implementing a suite of integrated, interdisciplinary,community-engaged, anti-racism training opportunities for civil and environmental engineeringundergraduates to build capacity for addressing environmental justice challenges. For this project,we integrate environmental engineering, applied anthropology, and Science TechnologyEngineering and Mathematics (STEM) education to redesign existing civil and environmentalengineering courses to include
students' engineering self-efficacy during their first two years ofstudy? (3) What approaches are used by the faculty when implementing the model that leads todeveloping students' research skills (laboratory research skills followed by publication) – acommunity of practice, engagement with students outside the classroom, etc.? It will also developa community of practice for faculty to apply the model to other underrepresented STEMundergraduates.The project adapted the Affinity Research Group (ARG) Model, developed at the University ofTexas, El Paso, a Hispanic Serving Institution, which adapted the model to benefit thosetraditionally underrepresented students in higher education with differing abilities inundergraduate computing programs. The
are, whether online, viasocial media or in the classroom. Educators may, as part of their service, support recruitingthrough high school student interaction either through camps or through on campus visits.University educators may be called upon to create activities to engage students in K-12,undergraduate and graduate students. It is a wide spectrum, but there are many activities whichare shared by all including electronic devices. The current class of first year students were allexposed to online learning methods during pandemic closures. Many of these students have alsohad access to Google Classroom type coursework systems in their K-12 classrooms. There areconcerns this group of learners do not have the attention span for traditional
University, Berks Campus Sadan Kulturel-Konak is a professor of Management Information Systems and the director of the Flem- ming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Center at Penn State Berks. She received her Ph.D.in Industrial and Systems Engineering (Auburn Univ.)Dr. Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus Dr. Abdullah Konak is a Distinguished Professor of Information Sciences and Technology at the Penn- sylvania State University, Berks. Dr. Konak also teaches graduate courses in the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations program at the College of Information Sciences and Technology, Penn State World Campus. Dr. Konak’s primary research interest focuses
identitythrough their internship. Participants were able to build their confidence as an engineer throughtheir internships. All four of the participants felt that they “gained independence and confidencein their ability to work as an engineer”, not only by asking questions and learning to search forinformation, but also by applying classroom knowledge to practical engineering skills, andclosing the gap in skills between theory and application. The internships helped them tostrengthen their engineering identity by allowing them to hone technical skills, develop theirwritten and verbal communication skills in a professional setting, learn to accept feedback andimprove from mistakes, in addition to working independently to prioritize tasks and
of New York at New Paltz Bianca Bermudez is a senior at SUNY New Paltz pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering. She has a strong interest in CAD modeling and 3D-Printing (additive manufacturing) and is actively developing her skills in these areas. She enjoys participating in research and is eager to explore the practical applications of engineering and emerging manufacturing technologies.Shaima Herzallah, State University of New York at New Paltz Shaima Herzallah is a dedicated student at the State University of New York at New Paltz, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, with an expected graduation date in May 2026. Throughout her studies, she has gained hands-on experience through academic
Practices for Success (ECLIPS) Lab, where he leads a team focused on doing research on contemporary, culturally relevant, and inclusive pedagogical practices, emotions in engineering, competency development, and understanding the experiences of traditionally marginalized engineering students (e.g., Latinx, international students, Indigenous students) from an asset-based perspective. Homero’s goal is to develop engineering education practices that value the capital that traditionally marginalized students bring into the field and to train graduate students and faculty members with the tools to promote effective and inclusive learning environments and mentorship practices. Homero aspires to change discourses around broadening
intheir professional careers, whether in jobs or internships. This highlights the significantprofessional development opportunities available through participation in these teams,suggesting that students who do not join or cannot join due to time constraints may miss out onvaluable experiences that could benefit their entire engineering career.Communication is a critical skill for engineers, as they often need to collaborate with otherengineers and stakeholders. In many engineering roles, engineers also function as managers orcoordinators, making effective communication essential for their daily tasks. Furthermore,engineering work is typically project-based, with many projects lacking a predefined solution.Engineers are responsible for defining
provide an important bridge between education and employment inengineering and providing marketable skills is a major function of the experience [1]. There isgrowing consensus around capstone projects as a potential site for teaching students professionalskills, such as problem solving and teamwork [2]. Yet there remains a gap in skills betweenemployer expectations and the graduates they hire [3], suggesting that not all capstone coursesare providing sufficient support for developing these skills. For example, [4] found limitedgrowth in professional skills in small, short-term project experiences.One potential amplifier of developing professional skills is self-efficacy. The central premisebehind self-efficacy theory is that having knowledge and
Graduate Research Assistant and Ph.D. student in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University (USU). With an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering and a Master’s in Engineering Management, coupled with over 12 years of teaching experience with undergraduate engineering students, Zain is currently dedicated to pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at USU in Logan, UT, USA. His current focus is on coursework and literature exploration, with a particular interest in studying Meta-cognitive processes and how engineering students self-regulate their cognition and motivation strategies during problem solving activities.Dr. Angela Minichiello, Utah State University Angela (Angie) Minichiello is a
global history. The joint ENGR 365-HIST 308 faculty-led travel course was her first experience with such classes and her first trip to Japan.Dr. Russell Sarwar Kabir, Hiroshima University Russell Sarwar Kabir is Assistant Professor in the School of Education and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Hiroshima University. Emphasizing student interactions, his educational research interests center on the development of materials, courses, and workshops that apply intercultural learning approaches to interdisciplinary science education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Co-offering Engineering and Non-Engineering Courses on Faculty-led Trips
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
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
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
, 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
Demetra Evangelou. “The role of extracurricular activities in the education of engineers,” International Conference on Engineering Education. 2006.[30] Lagoudas, Magdalini Z., et al. “Assessing impact of maker space on student learning,” in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2016.[31] Gerber, Elizabeth M., Jeanne Marie Olson, and Rebecca LD Komarek. “Extracurricular design-based learning: Preparing students for careers in innovation,” International Journal of Engineering Education 28.2 (2012).[32] Fisher, Dara Ruth. “Educating engineers for the 21st century: a framework for skill development through co- curricular and extracurricular involvement,” 2013. PhD Thesis. Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[33] R. J. Morocz, B
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
sustainability. The first-year course, EENV 102:Introduction to Environmental Engineering Design and Sustainability, also addressesprofessionalism competencies with its focus on introducing career paths in environmentalengineering, use of basic engineering tools, and building communication skills. The second-yearcourse, EENV 202: Sustainable Waste Management, includes formal content introducing systemsthinking, social justice, and ethics. Both courses utilize student teams to complete the assignedprojects. EENV 202 additionally includes assessment of team function using the CATMEplatform, developed by Purdue University [11]. The findings from the faculty interviews wereone driver for the development of content for the first project-based learning
Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering and been focusing on student focused pedagogy centered around Game-based learning techniques.Dr. Joe Bradley, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Joe Bradley is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Bioengineering in the Grainger College of Engineering, a Health Innovation Professor and the Director of Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship in the Carle Illinois College of Medicine. His research focuses primarily on engineering design/Bio Design collaboration in transdisciplinary teams. He has used and developed tools to study the alignment of products and services with organizational processes as an organization seeks to address needs and bring