of a patient are often more effective. Local solutions involvehorizontal innovation networks to create assistive technology that is modifiable by healthcareprofessionals and patients, not just the engineers that created the device. However, the ability tocommunicate between engineers, healthcare professionals, and patients requires empathy.A number of other researchers have investigated the importance of developing empathy in theirengineering courses. Mitchell and Light (2018) have incorporated initial challenger interviews,subject matter expert speakers or videos, stakeholder engagement plans, and reflection exercisesto help students develop empathy in “EPICS,” a first-year design course at Colorado School ofMines [2]. In another first-year
. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 College Engineering Attainment among Rural Students (Work-In-Progress)IntroductionAttracting more and diverse students into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) majors has been identified as one of the strategies for achieving the overall national goalof increasing the number of STEM graduates needed in the United States workforce [1].However, research shows that barriers to entry and high dropout rates for students in engineeringprograms pose a challenge to achieving this goal [2]. Although much attention has been given tothe gap in engineering degree attainment across racial and gender groups (for example, see [3],[4], [5
]. Page 26.1519.9B OX 1 : S URVEY ITEMS U SED T O EVALUATE T HE SKILLS O F ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP EXEMPLARS A= Applying engineering knowledge • Solves problems using appropriate engineering principlesB= Using engineering tools, equipment or technology • Uses appropriate tools, equipment and technology based on a sound understanding of these principlesC= Protecting the public interest • Considers social, political and environmental implications of his/her work • Works in ways that serve the public good • Incorporates diversity and equity considerations into actionsD= Managing engineering activities • Helps team members adapt to changing circumstances • Works in ways that maximize the economic success of the business
. in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.Dr. Jessica R TerBush, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Jessica received her B.S.E, M.S.E., and PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. After graduation, she worked as a post-doc for approximately three years at Monash University in Clayton, Victoria, Australia. She then spent three years working as a Senior Research Specialist at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri, where she trained users on the focused ion beam (FIB), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and transmission electron microscope (TEM). In 2016, she moved to the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Paper ID #35765A Wideband Vivaldi Antenna for Drone-Based Microwave Imaging SystemMr. Allan Estuardo Rodas, Raytheon Company I am a Systems Engineer at Raytheon Technologies for almost 5 years and a current graduate student at Wentworth Institute of Technology in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program specializing in Electromagnetics and Microwave Sensing expected MS EE in 2023.Prof. Kai Ren, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Kai Ren received the Ph. D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from The Ohio State University, Columbus in 2017. Currently, he is an assistant professor in Electrical and Computer
Rice University in Bioengineering.Mr. Timothy J. Hinds, Michigan State University TIMOTHY J. HINDS is the Academic Director of the Michigan State University College of Engineering CoRe (Cornerstone Engineering and Residential) Experience program and a Senior Academic Specialist in the Department of Engineering Undergraduate Studies. His current teaching and management respon- sibilities include development, delivery and administration of first-year courses in engineering design and modeling. He has also taught courses in machine design, manufacturing processes, mechanics, computa- tional tools and international product design as well as graduate-level courses in engineering innovation and technology management
Policy Analysis from NC State University in 1996. She also has an MBA from Indiana University (Bloomington) and a bachelor’s degree from Duke University. She specializes in evaluation and research in engineering education, computer science education, teacher education, and technology education. Dr. Brawner is a founding member and former treasurer of Research Triangle Park Evaluators, an American Evaluation Association affiliate organization and is a member of the Amer- ican Educational Research Association and American Evaluation Association, in addition to ASEE. Dr. Brawner is also an Extension Services Consultant for the National Center for Women in Information Technology (NCWIT) and, in that role, advises computer
relatively few students transfer into engineering from other non-STEM(science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) majors3,4, we only included students thatstarted in one of our mathematics courses required for STEM majors (those discussed in StudyOne).To increase the size of our cohort, we collected the same data for graduating engineers in Spring2013. We ran Fisher’s exact tests to compare the enrollments in each course and found that therewas not a statistical difference in course enrollment percentages for the two different years,allowing us to combine them to create a larger data set (𝑛 = 814).ResultsStudy One: Retention in Engineering One Year LaterTable 1 includes retention rates in engineering for students starting in different
students would like to learn independently and are lessinclined to work in teams. Typically, these students do not perform in a team-based and research-based learning environment. However, the above team-based and research-based laboratoryexercises can be very instrumental in improving the student learning of the subject matter.Especially, the engineering design courses are increasingly being recognized and taught as ateam process with multi-faceted socio-technological dimensions.Fig. 2. Assessment of laboratory activities - numbers represent percentages (As a result of theteam based laboratory exercises, Q1- Understanding of the environmental relevance of thesubject matter; Q2 - My interest in environmental engineering discipline and confidence
ethics and engineering ethics. Yet,professional ethical issues in biomedical engineering are often different from the onestraditionally discussed in these fields. Biomedical engineers differ from medical practitioners,and are similar to other engineers, in that they are involved in research for and development ofnew technology, and do not engage in the study, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Biomedicalengineers differ from other engineers, and are similar to medical practitioners, in that they aim tocontribute to good patient care and healthcare. The ethical responsibilities of biomedicalengineers thus combine those of engineers and medical professionals, including a responsibilityto adhere to general ethical standards in research and
for pedagogical innovation and transdisciplinary engineering education.Nikita Dawe, University of Toronto PhD student in the Collaborative Specialization in Engineering Education and Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto.Ms. Rubaina Khan, University of Toronto Rubaina is a Ph.D. student within the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. She is also pursuing a collaborative spe- cialization in Engineering Education. Rubaina received her M. Sc. Degree in Computer Control and Automation from the Nanyang Technology University in Singapore in 2008. She went on to work for an MIT research
Engineering: Learning Identity, Gender, and Power via Engineering Practice by K. L. Tonso," Science, Technology, & Human Values , vol. 34, no. 1, pp. 130-133, 2009.[25 B. Capobianco, "Undergraduate Women Engineering Their Professional Identities," Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, vol. 12, no. 2-3, pp. 95-117, 2006. 12[26] P. McClure and A. Rodriguez, "Factors related to advanced course-taking patterns, persistence in science technology engineering and mathematics, and the role of out-of-school time programs: A literature review," The Coalition for Science After School , New York, 2007.[27] M. C. LOUI
demographics, we also examined the presence of potential familyinfluences on participants (family profession). Participants were asked to indicate the professions of severalfamily members (mother/guardian 1, father/guardian 2, siblings, other relative, and spouse) as any of severaloptions (medical/health professional, scientist, engineer, teacher, other science, technology, or math relatedfield, and non-science related career). Each potential profession was treated as its own binary independentvariable indicating the presence of that profession among any of the indicated family members. Table 2: Science and Engineering Identity Construct Reliability Construct Cronbach Item
institutions as a team processwith socio-technological dimensions [13]. One practical reason is that ABET general engineeringcriteria target the social aspects of engineering education at several levels. In addition to criterion3(c), “an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs,” criterion 3(d)addresses the need to function on multidisciplinary teams, criterion 3(f) social and ethicalresponsibilities, criterion 3(g) communication skills, and criterion (h) addresses global and socialimpact. Constructivist theories of learning, irrespective of the subject matter, recognize thatlearning is a social activity, and design-based courses, including project-based courses, areregarded by most as opportunities to improve students
Attitudessurvey.Research ProblemThis paper examines the following research questions: 1. What are the professional persistence characteristics of present day aerospace engineering students? 2. How does the aerospace engineering education experience influence student perception of aerospace engineering?MethodsData Set The dataset used for this investigation contained the results of the 2009 administration ofthe web-based Survey of Aerospace Student Attitudes9, a cross-institution study administered bythe Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to the population of aerospace engineeringstudents in aerospace, aeronautical, or astronautical engineering programs across the UnitedStates. Principle investigator for the project
interactive technology, and (2) design learning, in which she studies engineers designing devices, scientists designing investigations, teachers designing learning experiences and students designing to learn.Prof. Eva Chi, University of New Mexico Eva Chi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at the University of New Mexico. The research in her lab is focused on understanding the dynamics and structures of macromolecular assemblies including proteins, polymers, and lipid membranes. Undergrad- uates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars are trained in a multidisciplinary environment, utilizing modern methodologies to address important problems at the interface
and figure 2), including the percentage of womengraduates (figure 3), there is a shortage of engineering graduates required only in certainindustries where foreign nationals cannot be hired and require a security clearance [3]. Onesuch industry facing imminent shortage of graduates in its workforce is aerospaceengineering (AE).The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics (2019) estimates the employment growth of AE at 7% for the next decade which is at par with other occupations. The growth in the sector isprimarily based on high-end technology jobs such as computational fluid dynamics testingand redesigning aircrafts for better efficiency. Predicting employment growth tends to beconservative. For example, the predicted employment numbers in AE
Engineering and Science (www.craftofscientificwriting.com) and the Assertion-Evidence Approach (www.assertion-evidence.com).Mrs. Melissa G. Kuhn, Old Dominion University Melissa G. Kuhn is a PhD Student in Educational Psychology and Program Evaluation at Old Dominion University. Additionally, she works at the Batten College of Engineering and Technology in educational projects and program coordination. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 1Work In Progress (WIP): Common Practices in Undergraduate Engineering Outreach Joanna K. Garner The Center for Educational
Paper ID #35674Summer Engineering Education Program: Formal-Informal ModelDr. Suzanne Keilson, Loyola University Maryland Suzanne Keilson is a faculty member at Loyola University Maryland. Her background and degrees are in Applied Physics and her research interests include signal processing, biomedical and materials engi- neering, design and STEM education. She has served in administrative positions and has taught for the past twenty years, including in special cross-disciplinary first year programs. She is a frequent presenter at a variety of conferences and venues, is an active member of ASEE, the Mid-Atlantic section
for increasing the diversity of students who succeed in college and who persist in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, and she views her work with the Center as contributing to education reform from the inside out. She holds an M.A. in Developmental Psychology from Clark University and a B.A. in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University. Her background includes working in the field of education evaluation, where she focused primarily on the areas of project-based learning; STEM; pre-literacy and literacy; student life; learning communities; and professional development. She has worked on projects whose funding sources have included the National Science Foundation, the Institute of
professionals, and students can apply musical and other interests to engagea wider range of students in the study of engineering.BackgroundResearchers have identified several factors that influence student major choice; for example,career prospects, personal interests, parental influence, effects of climate and culture, prioracademic achievement, levels of self-efficacy, motivation, and demographic factors. Wade et al.determined that the choice of science technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) wasdirectly influenced by high school math achievement, the intent to major in STEM, and a strongsense of self-efficacy related to mathematical achievement.3 Race and gender have also beenextensively examined as factors correlated with students’ choice of
, sustainability education, and psychological well-being. Particularly, he examines how possible future-self influences engineering students’ learning, academic motivation, and career trajectory. The major population he primarily focuses on is STEM undergraduate and graduate students. He has received extensive qualitative and quantitative methodological training in the area of educational psychology. He acquired a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Resources Management and a Masters of Educational Technology from California State University, Long Beach, and a Master’s of Program Evaluation and a Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining the Penn State University, he worked as a research fellow
. C. (2005). The persistence of traditional gender roles in the information technology sector: A study of female engineers in India. Information Technologies and International Development, 2(3), 29-46. 2. Corbett, C. & Hill, C. (2015). Solving the equation: The variables for women’s success in engineering and computing. Washington, DC: American Association of University Women. 3. AISHE. (2018). All India Survey on Higher Education 2017-2018. Government of India: Ministry of Human Resource Development. Department of Higher Education. New Delhi, India. 4. Aspiring Minds. (2018). Women in engineering: A comparative study of barriers across nations. 5. Chandra, V. (2014, August). What India
Paper ID #12377Learning from Pell-Eligible Engineering Students’ Class StandpointDr. Coleen Carrigan, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Professor Coleen Carrigan is a feminist anthropologist and an Assistant Professor of Gender, Race, Cul- ture, Science and Technology at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She investigates the historical and cultural dimensions of underrepresented groups’ participation in science, technology and engineering and the rea- sons why white males still dominate these fields.Prof. Eve A. Riskin, University of Washington Eve Riskin received her BS degree in Electrical Engineering from M.I.T. and her graduate
, 2015 Attracting Women to Engineering through Service Based LearningIntroductionThe National Academy of Engineering (NAE) points to enhancing student interest in engineering, scienceand technology entrepreneurship; and increased professional skills in design, communication andteamwork as some of the ‘Grand Challenges of Engineering’ (NAE, 2009). In response, the Departmentof Civil Engineering & Construction Management (CECM) at Georgia Southern University aims tosystematically integrate experiential and community service learning opportunities throughout thedepartmental curriculum in order to further the NAE vision of access to enhanced visibility andprofessional skills of its students. The objective of this revolutionary department
andcreeds. This paper reports on our progress to date and our plans for future studies.IntroductionA core principle of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) holds that theknowledge and skills possessed by an engineer are to be used to the advancement and benefit ofhuman welfare 1 . The Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) has adopted themission of fostering “technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity” 2 . Mostengineering programs concentrate on the development of knowledge and skills, with littleemphasis on how those skills will be applied to benefit humanity. Some critics of the codes and ∗ eljacobs@memphis..educreedal statements of engineering’s professional societies have even
Paper ID #43474Neurodivergent Student Characteristics and Engineering Course OutcomesDr. Manish Roy, University of Connecticut Manish Roy is an Assistant Professor in Residence in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering (Hons.) at Jadavpur University in India. He obtained his MS and Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering at the West Virginia University and the University of Connecticut, respectively. He worked for nine years in the industry as an engineer/manager in India and Bangladesh before starting his
team member at the Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (ILead). Mike has an MA in Higher Education and a BASc in Engineering Science from the University of Toronto.Ms. Milan MaljkovicDr. Emily L. Moore, University of Toronto Dr. Emily Moore is the Director of the Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (Troost ILead) at the University of Toronto. Emily spent 20 years as a professional chemical engineer, first as an R&D engineer in a Fortune 500 company, and then leading innovation and technology development efforts in a major engineering firm. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 “Counting Past Two:” Engineers’ Leadership
principles are (i)real-world engineering design and operations combined with quality management, (ii)communication and teamwork skills, (iii) critical and creative thinking abilities, (iv) ethicspractices and (v) connecting between technology and society6. Additionally, for civil engineeringcurriculum, interdisciplinary among all engineering disciplines is needed. For instance, a designmethodology combines the answers to all the demand of the structure, an integrated designproject7. Moreover, other professions such as social, environmental and economic issues shouldbe included8. Accordingly, many of emerging concerns associated with future engineeringeducations are integrated in CE 101 class prior to early preparing our students toward
really feel like an expert and I saw classes like electricity and magnetismin my college curriculum and was like, I want to study engineering because that’s where scienceand design and math and technology all meet up. I feel like it’s such a varied field you can dowhatever you want with it.My mom pushed me to take piano classes for several years and to be creative. However,unfortunately, the downside of being in such a science and technology-heavy high school held meback from other things that I’m good at like English and Art. There were no art classes, there wereno music classes, the English curriculum was not very good at all. That’s why I’ve been trying tomake up for that in college by taking fun Gen Eds like theatre, anthropology, cooking