confidence and interest in pursuing a STEM profession. Theprogram also helped the students improve their skills in teamwork, time management, scientificwriting, and presentation.II. Overview of the ASIPRES Internship ProgramA. Recruitment of Program ParticipantsThe ASPIRES interns were recruited through an online application process. Before the recruitingprocess starts, the faculty advisor of each research project prepared a description of the project aswell as required and recommended background knowledge needed for the research project. Theapplication package includes the applicant’s GPA, intended major, STEM courses completed,other skills, training and experience, a statement of academic plan, career goals, and researchinterests, and a statement
, seminars, and workshops, and has developed courses, videos and software packages during his career. His areas of specialization include transportation planning, Engineering and management, legal aspects, construction contract administration, Renewable Energy and public works.Dr. Curtis R. Taylor, University of Florida Dr. Curtis R. Taylor, Ph.D. is the Associate Dean for Student Affairs for the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida (UF). Dr. Taylor leads and manages all undergraduate student service activities including aca- demic, professional, and extra-curricular activities in the College. Dr. Taylor directs the soft
]. When an instructor delivers lecturematerials using inductive learning and teaching methods, students rapidly recognize the necessityof engineering knowledge and skills to overcome the given challenge. Ref. [7] introduces manyforms of inductive learning and teaching methods such as inquiry-based learning, discoverylearning, problem-based learning, project-based learning, hybrid (problem/project-based)methods, case-based teaching, and just-in-time teaching. The challenge of implementing thesemethods are (1) logistical problem, (2) the requirement of more planning from instructors’ end,and (3) the stimulation of student resistance and interpersonal conflict (Ref. [7]). In this work,inquiry-based learning for lecture and project-based learning
holisticlearning experiences to students through targeted engagement in project design and researchactivities in lower-division levels. Summarized below are some critical elements implemented by the ASSURE-US projectduring its first year. Please note that in the first year, the project did not implement any academicintervention strategies in lower-division bottleneck courses due to the paucity of time inidentifying target courses, developing intervention plans, and providing faculty development.Student-Teacher Interaction Council (STIC) Consistent with the literature (Lisagor et al., 2013; Concepción et al., 2009), theformation of the STIC is to build rapport with students, facilitate informal communicationbetween students and faculty
having either agraduate or undergraduate lead the class in person, as far as the high school was from Texas A&MUniversity (TAMU), we conducted the daily class through video teleconference. Figure 3: Instructional science kits made by students in CTE.Before we formally started the class, we hosted a 1-week in-person workshop for the students inthe class. We brought the 6 students and their two teachers to TAMU campus. We did thisbecause it was necessary to properly orient the students to Making practices and skills.We structured the class around the high school’s 6-week schedule for each semester. Each week istreated as a separate production pipeline step ranging from initial review of the lesson plan:1)decomposition of kit
significant scale. In fact, the planning of a consortium needs experiencedconsortium management and leadership skills of the senior leadership team of a consortium,technical team leaders within partner organizations, and the senior management of localpartner organizations for successful funded program.Consortium Objectives:The objectives of a consortium management: 1. Favors a functional partnership between different universities and labs, by identifying the strength of each organization and create better arrangement across the partners in the consortium. 2. Identify and develop strategies for effective partnership within a consortium in order to increase the outcomes of the program. Since all the consortium
receiver. When the column shuts down, the receiver should be drained to 5% full. Write the discrete logic to start and stop and pump, and turn the level controller from AUTO to MANUAL, such that the receiver’s level will be controlled effectively without dead- heading the pump through startup, normal operation, and shutdown.The important lesson for chemical engineers to learn is to plan through a scenario like that bymapping out all of the possible states (thermodynamic + equipment), deciding what the systemshould do in each state, and then writing a series of logical rules to carry out that logic. Astudent who can solve that problem will also have a new appreciation for the operation ofreceivers, pumps, and level control
figuratively.RESULTS TO DATE:The intuitive sense of the instructor and associated TCU engineering mentors is that theresults to date are positive. But this has not been quantitatively confirmed at thiswriting. It is perceived that although numbers may only be slightly larger, there seemsto be a better persistence with the students participating. That perception is embodiedby students that are able to put up with temporary tribulations and still being able tomove forward. It is freely conceded that work is needed to quantify this perceptionthrough application of attitudinal surveys or other tools to get a better understanding ofwhat is actually occurring. It is planned that in future months this will occur.REFERENCES:[1].. Retention of Minority Students in
looking at asset-based approaches to engineering education. Teachersused a combination of dynamic and fluid linguistic practices to describe how engineering andscience practices are interconnected. We observed frequency translanguaging for meaning-making during the planning process, and a repertoire of teachers’ linguistic strategies (both inEnglish and Spanish) that served as a vehicle to identify, frame, and design the units for theircurriculum. The purpose of this paper is to describe the importance of translanguaging inengineering classrooms when discussing meaning making.Theoretical FoundationsDual language is an umbrella term that refers to any program that provides literacy and contentinstruction to all students through two languages
Paper ID #44544A Novel Curriculum for an Engineering Degree in STEM Education andTeacher PreparationDr. Mohamed Gharib, Texas A&M University Dr. Mohamed Gharib is an associate professor and program coordinator for the Mechatronics Engineering Technology and STEM Education programs at the School of Engineering at Texas A&M University. His research interests are in the fields of Robotics, Dynamics and Control, Vibrations, and STEM Education. He is an expert in designing, prototyping, modeling, and simulation of robotic systems. He is also a STEM education specialist and program developer, including planning
fl fl fl flcan leave a lot of problem-solving to be completed in the coding phase where a participant mayneed more time to complete the project or run into unanticipated problems.3.4 Design Cohesion and Granularity LevelAfter applying the alignment notation to each of the exercise samples we determined that DesignCohesion could be classified as low, medium, or high. A low level of design cohesion canindicate a low level of metacognition and ability to plan prior to implementing a programmingsolution. It may also represent a lack of attention to the planning phase, where a
who transferred from a community college or a lateraltransfer student from a four-year university. Undergraduate non-FTIC refers to internationalstudents specifically recruited to increase the number of international students at SU.The database was organized into a Microsoft Excel file. The file includes the following datacategories: academic year, academic plan, department, starting age, current age, studentadmission type, Pell Grant eligibility, marital status, dependent status, children status, adjustedgross income, standard earned income, enrollment status, gender, ethnicity, and highest degreelevel held. Table 1 lists the data categories for this data file and describes the category. Toconnect these categories to the seven
example, low-income and communities of color in Houston weredisproportionately affected by Hurricane Harvey's floods [3]. Therefore, engineers andconstruction professionals must consider marginalized communities and underrepresented groupsin the resilient infrastructure development processes associated with hazard risks. Enhancedequality has the potential to boost community adaptability and lessen the unequal allocation oflosses and damages resulting from extreme events.The concept of resilience has gained significant attention focusing on effectively managingdisruptions, challenges, and shocks within systems, particularly in disaster risk management [4].It involves the ability to plan for, absorb, recover from, and adapt to adverse events [5
rubric similar toone used by the Louisiana Science Fair Competition to provide them with practice and similarmetrics of success that they would see if/when they competed in the science fair competition. Allthe judges scores were compiled and then winners from each class and an overall winner wereidentified.The Bioengineering 101 activity has been delivered four times during the fall semester of 2019and the spring semesters of 2021, 2022, and 2023. A major success of the program was the activeinvolvement of the two high school teachers who were able to adjust their lesson plans to allowfor the inclusion of the activities during the normal class period and incorporate graded elementsof the activity to ensure continued student involvement in the
aim, including how we developed ourinterview protocol from the literature on possible selves' theory and engineering and scienceidentity, our approach to identifying a sample and collecting data, and our plan for analyzingtranscript data to determine our findings. Data collection for this research aim is underway, andwe plan to share a preliminary analysis of available data at the national conference.Engineering identity The first area of research we reviewed to prepare for this study was literature onengineering identity, much of which developed from prior research on science identity,particularly physics and math identity [3, 4]. Identity provides a lens into the multifacetedprocess of making meaning of one’s experiences
as non-white, more than 25%have an individualized education plan, and English language learners consist of 18%. Whileworking with the teachers, we appointed youth leaders who were representative of the studentbody and displayed patience, curiosity and camaraderie with others. Youth leaders will bere-elected each year and students in lower grades have already expressed interest in participating.Below is a breakdown of the youth leader demographics. School School A School B % not male 60% 80% % not White 80% 40% Languages spoken English and Spanish English, Albanian, Spanish, NepaliStarting
, where he also served as the Dean of the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from 2007 to 2009. Currently, he is the president of Tainan National University of the Arts. He has published more than 270 articles related to parallel computer systems, interconnection networks, path planning, electronic design automation, and VLSI systems design in journals, conference proceedings, and books.Prof. Zhuming Bi, Purdue University, Fort Wayne Zhuming Bi (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree from the Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, in 1994, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, in 2002. He has international work experience in Mainland China
building climate resiliency during agricultural production. Mar´ıa Jos´e brings expertise in environmentaleducation and soil and water conservation agricultural practices. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in EnvironmentalScience and Development from Zamorano University and a Master’s degree (MSc) in Mechanized SystemsManagement with a specialization in Water Resources Planning and Management from the Universityof Nebraska-Lincoln. During my graduate studies, my research focused on nutrient management andshort-term indicators of soil health improvements driven by applying organic amendments. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Empowering Youth to Create a Healthier Future Through STEM
skills in text-based and non-text-based programming contexts (e.g., block-based, kiosk, prompt engineering) Modify a program (e.g., to add functionality or improve usability or accessibility) Use programming assistive technologies (e.g., Copilot) to plan, write, test, and debug code Analyze Articulate whether a program solves a given problem Evaluate Systematically test and debug a program, including the use of skills such as code tracing Evaluate whether and how computation can or cannot help to solve a problem Assess societal impacts of programming and related ethical issues (e.g., how might modifications to a program impact various groups of users?) Create Develop
change. The focuswas on identifying critical points in the ecosystem that are biased against URM studentssuch that if they are ameliorated or removed, the graduate STEM environment will bemore welcoming and attractive to URM students in general. The long-term plan is to createnew pathways as a concerted effort to affect systemic changes beyond individual groups ofstudents on a regional level in the state, with potential future expansions to the otherinstitutions and regional higher education centers. This initial study and evaluationunderscore a unique opportunity to bring together students, scientists/engineers, andadministrative leaders to shape change for the future, while leveraging existing programssuch as the Minority Engineering Program
awareness of the • Using communication to build importance of communication relationships skills will help greatly. Before I left for Japan, I had been in a rut within • Non-verbal communication skills some of my friendships that I now see was from a lack of effective communication. I plan to use what I learned about communication to help fix those and get them back to
distributed generation and consider ways to secure supply through operational management • Emphasis on long- and short-term disturbances • Considers the UN Sustainable Development GoalsCase Demonstration:The Danish peak net consumption is 6,500 MW, and there is about 6,000 MW wind power capacityconnected to the Danish power system. Currently, the power grid is balanced by stronginterconnections with neighboring countries. However, the Danish transmission system operatorknows of plans for an additional 16,000 MW of solar PV and 5,000 MW of onshore and close-to-shore wind turbines. Such remarkable increases in renewables pose a threat to the security ofsupply. This scenario can be considered as a valuable demonstration for the
grouped into cohorts based on theirdiscipline or sub-discipline (e.g., first-year engineering design, solid mechanics, electronics,etc.). The faculty in each cohort worked together during the workshops (brainstorming andbouncing ideas off each other) and also met regularly throughout the semesters to refine coursecontent and share successes. At the conclusion of the week-long workshop, each faculty memberreported on an idea for a course module and an action plan. During the following year, thefacilitators would meet with the faculty for reporting (i.e., accountability) sessions. At the end ofthe academic year, each faculty member would close-the-loop with a report of pluses (successes)and deltas (changes for the following course offering). During
"Advancing Racial Equity" strategic plan. Thiscomprehensive document outlines the department's short-term and long-term goals to fosterracial equity, demonstrating a committed and structured approach to addressing racial disparitieswithin the department. The plan serves as a blueprint for targeted actions and initiatives aimed atcreating a more equitable environment, ensuring that efforts to advance racial equity are bothintentional and measurable.In parallel with the strategic planning, the DEI committee took a proactive step by participatingin the university's Bridge to Faculty program. This innovative initiative is designed to enhancediversity among faculty members by supporting the hiring of postdoctoral scholars whotransition into faculty roles
/highschool (MHS) summer experience, the graduate school through University of Maryland,Baltimore County (UMBC), and UMBC’s College of Engineering and Information Technology(COEIT). Together, these three groups established an innovative fellowship opportunity focusedon advancing scholarly research, teaching, and learning as well as graduate student careerpreparation. Departing from traditional training methods, this innovative professionaldevelopment program aims to involve engineering graduate students in crafting evidence-basedlesson plans for MHS summer programming. Drawing inspiration from the most effectiveapproaches in both higher education and P12 settings, this initiative also fosters an understandingof how to effectively interact with both
StockAbstractWhile attempting to prototype a new electric machine design, University of Idaho researchersneeded to manufacture a conductive yet nonmagnetic extrusion. Copper was originally selectedfor this extrusion but multiple difficulties arose in procuring this material, including cost. As aresult, the researchers decided to investigate aluminum alloys, but the desired extrusion was notavailable in a suitable electrically conductive alloy. They then proposed but did not implement atest plan to determine if heat treatment of less desirable aluminum would be effective forincreasing conductivity of the alloy to within a tolerable range. This paper reviews the relevantresearch and accepted standards for metals manufacturing and the measurement of
currently in the data analysis phase. This paper focuses on the methodologicalfoundation of this CCS and overviews: (1) the conceptual framework; (2) research methodologyand activities; and (3) analysis procedures and preliminary observations of the data; and (4)directions for future work.Conceptual Framework This research draws on two complementary frameworks—the Academic Plan Model(APM) described by Lattuca and Stark [10] and the White Racial Consciousness/FacultyBehavior Model (WRC/FB) presented by Haynes [13], [17]—to examine the complex factorsinfluencing faculty decision-making in engineering education. The APM situates facultydecisions within the broader context of institutional and departmental policies and practices,while the WRC/FB
-degree pathway.III. Program StakeholdersKey stakeholders include NSF collaborative planning grant PIs from Morehouse College,[Kinnis Gosha], Endowed Professor of Computer Science, and from Georgia Tech, [Laura SamsHaynes], Faculty and Director of Outreach in ECE, with both PI program directors serving as theresearch leadership team; Morehouse College Provost, [Kendrick Brown], and Georgia TechCollege of Engineering, former Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, [Mitchell Walker, II], whoexecuted the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing the new CStoCompE dual-degree pathway between both institutions; Georgia Tech ECE, Associate Chair of UndergraduateAffairs, [Elliot Moore], and Georgia Tech College of Engineering, Academic Program
University A sophomore majoring in architectural engineering with a planned minor in Architectural fabrication and Product Design.Madison Hawkins, Texas A&M UniversityMr. Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University Lance White is a Ph.D. student at Texas A&M University in Interdisciplinary Engineering with a thrust in Engineering Education. He is working as a graduate research assistant at the Institute of Engineering Education and Innovation at the Texas Engineering Experiment Station at Texas A&M University under director Dr. Tracy Hammond. Dr. Karan Watson and Dr. Pavel Tsvetkov are his co-chairs. He com- pleted his M.S. in Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University under Dr. Yassin Hassan working
Paper ID #35818The Fast and Practical Approach to Effectively Securing a CloudComputing System with Today’s TechnologyMr. Emmanuel Sunday Kolawole Emmanuel S Kolawole is a PHD Student at Prairie View A&M University and currently working as a Net- work Security Engineer in one of the giant Semi-Conductor/IT Industries in USA. In his current role, he is responsible for planning, design and build security architectures. Emmanuel supervise the implemen- tation of network and computer security and ensuring compliance with corporate cyber security policies and procedures.He monitors cyber security requirements for local