on professional identity creation, educational text and data mining, and technician education improvement. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Comparing Florida’s Advanced Manufacturing Curriculum Framework to the Department of Labor Competency ModelIn this research paper, we compare the alignment between advanced manufacturing (AM)competencies in Florida’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) AM Curriculum Frameworkand the U.S. Department of Labor’s Advanced Manufacturing Competency Model. AMeducators are guided by state department of education documents that specify program content,while employers track the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that AM technicians require
(IBBME), University of Toronto. In addition to instruction, she has acted as the Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs at IBBME as well as the Associate Chair, Foundation Years in the Division of Engineering Science. Currently an Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, she serves as faculty supervisor for the Discovery program and is program co-director for the Igniting Youth Curiosity in STEM Program. Dawn was a 2017 Early Career Teaching Award recipient at U of T and was named the 2016 Wighton Fellow for excellence in development and teaching of laboratory-based courses in Canadian UG engineering programs. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Discovery
the UK campus. This program provides over 550 engineering students annually the unique opportunity to reside in a specifically allocated residential hall to house these highly motivated academic scholars. Students are provided STEM-focused study/review sessions, career programming, and specialized opportunities to further their engineering/computer science journey. Tony also provides guidance and direction to the Scholars in Engineering And Management (SEAM) honors pathway allowing students the option to com- plete their honors requirements through a defined curriculum combining engineering and business focused course work. Lastly, Tony provides administrative and logistical support to the Dean’s Leadership course
EduGuide systems.As a key component of our work in STEMGROW [4], this technology-driven application is anevidence-based online training program aimed at strengthening non-cognitive, core learningskills for students from middle schools to college grade level. It is introduced as acommunications mechanism to facilitate mentoring and grow student awareness and mindset.Supported by Duckworth’s research, EduGuide [2] asserts that: “A student’s level of grit — the measurable ability to focus on long term goals and overcome obstacles along the way — is a better predictor of success in school and careers than IQ.”EduGuide is a comprehensive nonprofit program that includes: A web-based app students and staff
(1985-1998; Vicks- burg, MS). He has authored/co-authored over a hundred technical papers and reports during his career in private industry, government and academia. His current research interests are nearshore wave trans- formations, coastal structures, tsunami inundation, hurricane surges, high performance computing, and engineering education.Prof. Ismael Pag´an-Trinidad, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Ismael Pag´an-Trinidad, Professor (1982-date) and Chair (1994-date), Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying, University of Puerto Rico at Mayag¨uez (UPRM); Principal Investigator/Program Man- ager of the Educational and Research Internship Program (ERIP) under the UPRM-ERDC (US Army Corp of
provides insight to the up and coming technology. Ms. Monereau, presently is an active member of the Associated General Contractors (AGC), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Through her tenure within these organizations she has served on the Board of Directors for NSBE, and multiple leadership roles throughout her undergraduate career with AGC and ASME. For more insight into her research, review her paper: Reality in the Nuclear Industry: Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual (https://peer.asee.org/?q=monereau).Dr. Makita R. PhillipsMs. Arielle M. Benjamin
Boomer Generation) feminine STEM role model, while well-intentioned, cansometimes convey an unattainable level of success that is threatening to young girls.8 The NAE’s“Changing the Conversation” report (2008) provided examples of organizations that had createdfictional young feminine STEM role models9 in which engineering students are posed as guitarplayers or superheroes in an effort to convey a more exciting or well-rounded engineeringidentity. Others have employed soccer players and fashion bloggers to vouch for how “cool”STEM can be.10 Unfortunately, efforts to update and broaden the engineering identity havefocused too much exclusively on the career aspects of the profession (ex. an engineer at work) oremployed ineffective adult
previously felt encouraged topursue STEM. Summer of Innovation (SoI) was designed to give students an opportunity toengage in OST learning at an early age and during a critical period in the education cycle:summer. While professionals in STEM may attribute their decision to pursue STEM careers toan out-of-school experience, many formal and informal educators do not feel they have the skillsand knowledge to successfully engage youth in programs to positively impact STEM learning.In 2009, President Obama announced the “Educate to Innovate” campaign to foster a renewedcommitment to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education. InJanuary 2010, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched theSummer of
advanced education or career advancement. Many Morgan State University (MSU) graduate students come from economically disadvantaged families and have very limited financial support for their full-time graduate study. Some of them solely count on the scholarships provided by the school or have to take out student loans. Supported by National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM), NASA research grants and other Federal research grants, many MSU engineering graduate students have been involved in applied research projects with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Army Research Laboratory, and the local industry. These projects include but
bioengineering curriculum design and student learning outcomes. Page 26.283.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Bioengineering Global Health: Design and Implementation of a Summer Day Camp for High School StudentsAbstractSummer camps present opportunities for students to expand their knowledge of science andengineering principles and applications, acquire hands-on experience in laboratory techniques,and increase interest in pursuing college degrees and careers in
Clearly, the education that young people receivedand their perception of said education are important in a young person’s readiness and choice ofa career.5, 6 When comparing U.S. STEM education to one country—Finland—one thing becameclear from an American Society for Engineering Report (ASEE), “it's all about teachers (Wu2011).25 In this country that is outpacing much of the world in STEM education, teachers use alearn by doing approach to education, with learning from mistakes and trying again being animportant part of the curriculum (according to Wu).11, 25 In one critique of American education,schools focus too much on memorizing and not enough on problem solving (Svitak, 2014).12 Theeffect is destroying interest in STEM early. The
, which ispreparing students for their big game after graduation, part advisor, which will help them choosethe right courses for their career path, part trainer, which is meant to improve their skills, partcounselor, which will help them in hard times, part cheerleader, to celebrate their successes and,above everything else, to be a role model. Since most of our students transfer to the engineering program at University of Texas atSan Antonio, it would be extremely beneficial to observe how the mentoring helps the transferstudent succeed at a four years institution. The paper will present the details, the actions, and the results of this initiative as a work inprogress that is continuously adapting and improving as required by the new
Unlock Regional Excellence(CAPTURE) program sponsored by the Florida Board of Governor (BOG) and addressescurriculum mapping and articulation to support student degree completion in computer scienceand engineering programs. Specifically highlighted as part of the transfer model are curriculumalignment and mapping, degree-specific “flight” plans, and program-geared advising. Thecollected data validates the effectiveness of the proposed model in increasing both the studentpipeline, and graduation rates. The process has also deepened our understanding of the needs ofstudents to better align student careers aspirations with industry workforce needs. Theeffectiveness of the collaborative model could be replicated among other institutions interested
agreed that it increased their interest in the field ofneuroscience. Furthermore, 87.5% of the students reported that the program increased theirinterest in pursuing scientific research as a career, and 91.67% of the students reported that itincreased their interest in obtaining a graduate degree.With advancements in hardware and open source software, the authors were able to develop anovel low-cost approach for introducing neuroscience, BME, and BCIs to high school students.Future work will expand the program to other BCI applications and developing online lecturemodules that complement the laboratory portion of the program. In addition, the authors plan tointroduce the program to other summer programs to assess its scalability and efficacy
theseparticipants, 71% have presented their work at national professional society meetings, and two ofthem have become co-authors on three papers. Of the 17 who have since graduated, 13 are eitherin engineering graduate school or in STEM industry positions.REU students took part in an introductory bootcamp on the fundamentals of systems modelingand applied biostatistics and had multiple opportunities to present their research progressthroughout the summer to experts in the field. They also received professional developmenttraining through workshops and seminars on research ethics, technical communication, andlaunching careers in systems bioengineering. Post-REU surveys of participants revealed that100% of respondents rated their overall experience with the
new, ABET-accreditedengineering programs at Western Washington University (WWU) have faced unique challengesin recruitment and retention, particularly in the first two years for pre-engineering students.Building on the success of prior S-STEM awards in other disciplines at WWU, the proposedprogram provides a systematic sequence of academic, social, and career support servicesspecifically designed to enhance the success of engineering students during these first two yearsof undergraduate study.The primary program goal is to ensure the engineering programs offer an equitable pathway intoengineering careers, particularly for low-income, academically talented students. In addition toproviding financial support for participants, the BEES program
My interest in physics is an important part that identifies me. 3 In physics class, my grades are better than those of my classmates. I can see how the physics skills that I am currently developing will be useful in my 4 professional career. I see being able to communicate effectively using physics arguments I am taught as an 5 important skill to have. 6 The ways of thinking being taught to me in physics will remain with me long after I graduate. The formal and rigorous aspects that I have learned in physics classes are important for my 7 future professional career. 8 Physics classes are needed for other courses in my future studies. 9 It is important to learn physics to find a better job. 10 Physics
. Increasing happiness at work, and measuring its impact, has been the subject of numerousstudies across different cultures and industries. Research shows that it correlates with positiveoccupational outcomes. Specifically, happier employees exhibit higher levels of engagement,improved productivity, greater levels of career satisfaction, and a greater sense of well-being intheir lives [1] – [4]. Singh, Saxenda, and Mahendru find that there is no widely-agreed upon definition ofhappiness in the literature, but they describe it as “a harmonious state where the individual’sphysiological and psychological needs are satisfied in the past, present, and future, leading themto live a meaningful and contented life” [5]. To experience happiness at work
Transfer Partnership program is to increase bachelor’sdegree completion of low-income transfer students.Our initial efforts focused on identifying shared data needs around student success barriers,establishing inter-institutional data sharing protocols, and developing a framework to significantlyincrease, diversify, and enhance our existing outreach, recruitment and academic advisingpractices in support of these students. We present a holistic data model for transfer pathway(Academic Success, Career Preparation, College and Transfer Navigation, Basic Needs andFunding, and Psychological Factors) to build on the Transfer Student Capital model [6] to obtaina more complete understanding of educational barriers as they interplay with each other.BIPOC
Computer Science department which offers aBachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Computational DataScience. It also offers a Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Development and a Master ofComputer Science. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program was one of the firstBachelor of Science programs implemented at UVU in 1993. The program’s goal has been toprovide a quality program that meets accreditation standards while providing the students with askill set that allows them to succeed in computing careers. The Computer Science degree at UVUis accredited by Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET). Currently, the Computer Science Department has
been rec- ognized as a Diggs Teaching Scholar, a Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence Fellow, a Global Perspectives Fellow, a Diversity Scholar, a Fulbright Scholar, a recipient of the NSF CAREER award, and was inducted into the Bouchet Honor Society. Homero serves as the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Chair for the Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI), the Program Chair for the ASEE Faculty Development Division, and the Vice Chair for the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN). He holds degrees in Industrial Engineering (BS, MS) from the National Experimental University of T´achira, Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Temple University, and Engineering
Engineering Academy, and builds partnerships that expand access and opportunity for underrepresented students. Throughout her career, Cori has remained committed to equity, access, and student-centered innovation. Her leadership emphasizes collaboration, data-informed decisions, and fostering meaningful educational opportunities for all learners. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Increasing Access to Engineering through Dual Enrollment Programs in High School Settings and SummerCamps for Grades 6-12 on the University of Arizona Campus (Evaluation, Diversity)AbstractThe University of Arizona’s College of Engineering (COE) aims to increase access
Barakat, The University of Texas at Tyler Dr. Barakat is currently serving as a Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Tyler. Dr. Barakat is a professionally registered engineer in Ontario, Canada, a Fulbright Specialist, and is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Dr. Barakat holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from McMaster University, Ontario, and a Master Degree from Concordia University, Canada. He is also the recipient of multiple awards including the ASME Edwin Church Medal (2020), ASME McDonald Mentoring Award (2014), ASME Dedicated Service Award (2011), and GVSU Distinguished Early-Career Award (2010). Dr. Barakat has served in many
the level of creativity or autonomy they desired. Despite theseconcerns, the majority of students responded positively, indicating that their labs and projects preparedthem for future endeavors and appreciated the limited autonomy to explore their own ideas. Theintegration of entrepreneurial education into the manufacturing curriculum has shown promising results inencouraging engineering students to engage more deeply with I&E programming. The outcomes of thisproject suggest students see some value in I&E content integration and that there exists a viable path forother engineering departments to foster entrepreneurial thinking in their students. Students' preferencessuggest including I&E content early in their academic careers and
Postal 17-1200-841, Quito 170901, Ecuador.* Correspondence: Blanca Esthela Moscoso, bemoscoso@uce.edu.ecAbstractThis study evaluates a pedagogical model aimed at enhancing collaborative entrepreneurshipcompetencies in students pursuing technical careers, addressing the gap in current technicaleducation regarding entrepreneurial skills. Entrepreneurship is recognized as essential for theeconomic and social development of a country, yet technical career programs often lack sufficientfocus on the collaborative aspects of entrepreneurship, such as leadership, team communication,and mediation. The research sought to test Moscoso's pedagogical model, integrating thesecompetencies into the curriculum. Specific objectives included designing a model
Agency and Holistic Growth in an Engineering ProgramIntroduction raditional engineering curriculum and course structures prioritize preparing students forTtechnical and logical reasoning skills that are intrinsic to becoming an engineer. While these skills are undeniably vital for an engineering career, these courses often fail to provide opportunities for students to explore skills that go beyond the traditional curriculum and classroom walls. In addition, course structures often reinforce the stereotypical narrative in engineering that there is a dichotomy between the social and technical aspects with the latter being more important. Preparing students for both social and technical sides
that many students’ passions (humanitarian work, justice, andenvironmental topics) directly relate to engineering and that their institutions can improve bymaking those connections. Our project differs slightly in that our effort is not to integrate theirpassions into their engineering coursework but to find ways of igniting their curiosity and passionin their liberal arts general education.Education is an endeavor in instrumentalism at the individual level (career attainment) and liberationat the societal level (ideological exploration). Liberty, freedom, and intellectual agility are commongoods requiring sound judgment; sound judgment requires breadth of understanding and curiosity.This work attempts to understand curiosity among first-year
the aspectsthat make broadening participation initiatives effective as well as to identify persistent barriers totheir successes. This requires exploration of complex systems tools and methods andconsideration of the theories explaining the systems where these problems are located.This full research paper describes the ongoing data collection stage of a larger project evaluatingthe effectiveness of the NSF-ADVANCE program as an exemplary broadening participationinitiative. As the ADVANCE program has now supported more than one-hundred US institutionwith the goal of expanding women representation in STEM careers, it offers a uniqueopportunity to explore the intricacies of enacting positive change for gender equity withinexisting complex
later, a wide variety of business experiences in international companies, and startup experiences. This has helped him lead a very successful industry career. Currently he is using his technical business experiences to develop and run innovation and entrepreneurial programs for the Engineering Innovation Center, a 20,000 sq ft rapid prototyping facility. These in- clude Aggies Invent, TAMU iSITE, Inventeer, and Pop Up Classes. In addition, he mentors multiple entrepreneurial teams. Formerly he was a Senior Vice President of Fujitsu Network Communications, headquartered in Richard- son, Texas. With over 30 years of experience in telecommunications, Rodney was responsible for de- veloping partnerships with
. Derrick James Satterfield, University of Nevada, Reno Derrick Satterfield is a doctoral candidate in Engineering Education at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research focuses on engineering graduate students’ experiences and motivation centered on career planning and preparation.Dr. Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno Adam Kirn is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at University of Nevada, Reno. His research focuses on the interactions between engineering cultures, student motivation, and their learning experiences. His projects involve the study of studenDr. Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University As an assistant professor of engineering education at Florida International University