Paper ID #29608The role of the co-curricular spaces in Engagement and success ofminority studentsDr. Hamidreza Sharifan, Texas A&M University He is a postdoctoral researcher, working on the source tracking of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) chemicals in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State Univer- sity. He received his Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Texas A and M University, College Station.Dr. Janie M Moore, Texas A&M University Dr. Janie McClurkin Moore is an Assistant Professor in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department at
is Director of the French International Engineering Program and Professor of French at the University of Rhode Island. His research focuses on scientific and professional literature of eighteenth- century France. In addition, he has published on the teaching of French and on the role of experiential education in the language curriculum. His work has appeared in journals including The French Review, Australian Journal of French Studies, Online Journal of Global Engineering Education, and Symposium. His textbook, French for Engineering, was published by Routledge in 2018. ˜Dr. Inaki Perez-Ibanez, University of Rhode Island I˜naki P´erez-Ib´an˜ ez (PhD in Spanish, University of Navarre; MS in Computer Science and
or STEM degree.The program also provides students with opportunities to excel academically by integrating honorsprogramming opportunities and resources.Recruitment and Selection of CandidatesThe NSF award notification was received in December 2017 with the grant beginning in January2018, thus the recruitment cycle, which normally begins the preceding August was shortened byfive months. Nevertheless, although a quality pool of candidates was identified. The PTG teamworked with the Office of Admissions, which provided a comprehensive list of University ofArkansas applicants who met the PTG recruitment criteria (intended major in an NSF S-STEMapproved STEM field (engineering and physical sciences, but not premed), high school GPA of3.5+, ACT 23
request anonymous feedback on the course at the end of each quarter to provide an alternate forum for their voice to be heard.c) In addition to teamwork and communication, we also embed diversity content in the curriculum. A highlight of the year is when we invite guest speakers to talk about their experiences as women in the engineering workplace. Hearing about how women have been and continue to be treated as engineers is an eye-opening discussion for the students. We also include practical applications for the students. For example, we discuss what they should do if they see someone disrespecting someone from an underrepresented group in the workplace. Another major theme in the course is ethics, where we study ethical dilemmas
learned as it solved its problems of external adaptation and internal integration, that has worked well enough to be considered valid, and therefore, to be taught to new members as the correct way to perceive, think, and feel in relation to those problems [p. 17]Often, these patterns of adaptation and integration implicitly lead students to believe that, to bean engineer one must “look like an engineer, talk like an engineer, and act like an engineer” [24,p. 355]. Engineering culture implicitly imposes a set of prescribed attitudes, mindsets, andbeliefs that students are expected to take on in order to be an engineer. Succeeding inengineering would involve integration into the culture of engineering, a process that requiresidentifying
learners’ beliefs, monitoring, and control of test-enhanced learning. Educational Psychology Review, 33(3), 823-862. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-020-09578-2[42] Bjork, E. L., & Bjork, R. A. (2011). Making things hard on yourself, but in a good way: Creating desirable difficulties to enhance learning. In M. A. Gernsbacher, R. W. Pew, L. M. Hough, J. R. Pomerantz (Eds.) & FABBS Foundation, Psychology and the real world: Essays illustrating fundamental contributions to society (pp. 56–64). Worth Publishers.[43] Soderstrom, N. C., & Bjork, R. A. (2015). Learning versus performance: An integrative review. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 10(2), 176-199. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1745691615569000[44] Kirk-Johnson, A
science curriculum for the grade that your child is entering so they will get a good review & head start on the science lessons they will see in the next year. Summer 2015 and Summer 2016 – Energy Engineering Let’s amp up the energy this summer! Immerse yourself in learning about Alberta’s rich natural resources. Invent and build energy efficient mechanisms through an investigation of different forms of renewable energy such as, hydro, wind, thermal and solar power. Delve deep into the physical sciences through cleaning up an oil spill and exploring geological finds. Campers will also have the opportunity to experiment with LEGO Mindstorm Robotics, GPS and GIS mapping systems
Texas at El Paso. The curriculum for this course includes engineering designconcepts and projects and subsequently a 3D design capstone project was added to the curriculum.In 2013, the department (name removed) invested in a Makerbot Replicator 2nd Generation 3Dprinter, with a build volume of 28.5 L x 15.3 W x 15.5 H cm. As a final project, the students ineach of the three classes were grouped in teams of no more than five students. Each team had tocreate a 3D design of a bridge and the final part of the assignment was to 3D print this bridge. Thedesign had to meet specific criteria such as exact dimensions on width, length and height, and hadto support an object of at least five pounds without breaking3. A total of 15 bridges were printed.The
, microelectronics, electromagnetics, quantum theory and magnetic technology. As the associate chair for undergraduate education, he helped strengthen the ECE curriculum in communications, embedded systems, cyber security, and power. He is the architect of a novel freshman course that introduces fundamental principles of ECE using hands-on pedagogy and a science course for non-STEM majors. Dr. Gomez is also a researcher in the broad areas of micromagnetism and biosensing. He has co-authored over 90 peer-reviewed publications, several book chapters and has three U.S. Patents. He earned his PhD from the University of Maryland, MS from Wayne State in University and BS from the University of the Philippines all in Physics. Among his
. Prior to joining QUEST, Jessica was the Graduate Assistant in Columbia University’s Office of Student Engagement.Ms. Amanda Yard, University of Maryland, College Park Amanda Yard is a graduating senior from the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Busi- ness. She is receiving a major in Supply Chain Management and a minor in Spanish Language and Cultures. She will be working for PepsiCo as an Integrated Supply Chain Associate in Schaumburg, IL. Amanda has been a member of the QUEST Honors Program since Spring 2013 where she has served as a mentor, as well as on the capstone project scoping team. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Impact of
interplay between the material affordances of Mindstorms, schoolschedules and spaces, curriculum demands, and structural inequities. Mindstorms could be usedfor free-form play that is based on students’ interests and desires, or structured in such a way thatsupports multiple builds. But, in the cases above, the interplay between these material andstructural forces constructed them as uniform, fitting in with the teachers’ expectations, goals,and time constraints. Regardless, the connections to these larger technocultures offeropportunities that are often missed; opportunities to encourage students’ critical reflection onwhat they—or perhaps their communities—want from robotics research and development. Whatmight an ethics of robotics for elementary
classes and a job or family orboth. Most of our education system is not built to cater to their needs, and its results areextremely wasteful –30% failure rate year in and year out in fundamental engineering coursescannot simply be tolerated as an unfortunate reality. Active learning should no longer be anoption –it must be treated as the key ingredient in attempting to start solving this failurecatastrophe. The frame of active learning should contain many interactive elements, includingweekly lectures, in-class activities, online activities71, and hands-on lab exercises –all doneduring the 75-minute class time in each lecture, thus not changing any curriculum structure.Each element of the new paradigm is described below –mechanics of materials
in Mechanical Engineering in Canada.Dr. Yukiko Maeda, Purdue University, West Lafayette Yukiko Maeda is an associate professor of Educational Psychology in the area of research methodology in the Department of Educational Studies. She has expertise in educational measurement and statistics including the application of multilevel modeling in educational research.Dr. Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette Matthew W. Ohland is Associate Head and the Dale and Suzi Gallagher of Professor of Engineering Edu- cation at Purdue University. He has degrees from Swarthmore College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Florida. His research on the longitudinal study of engineering students
Paper ID #25944Meaning and Impact: A Review of Personal Leadership PortfoliosMr. Seth Claberon Sullivan, Texas A&M University Seth Sullivan is the Director of the Zachry Leadership Program in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the university, he worked in consulting in the private sector and as an analyst in the U.S. Government. He’s earned master’s degrees in business administration and international affairs and a bachelor’s of science in industrial distribution.Beth Koufteros, Texas A&M University Beth Koufteros is the Assistant Director of the Zachry Leadership program at
the sciences.Dr. Jean S Larson, Arizona State University Jean Larson, Ph.D., is the Educational Director for the NSF-funded Engineering Research Center for Bio- mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics (CBBG), and Assistant Research Professor in both the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment and the Division of Educational Leadership and Innovation at Arizona State University. She has a Ph.D. in Educational Technology, postgraduate training in Computer Systems Engineering, and many years of experience teaching and developing curriculum in various learning environments. She has taught technology integration and teacher training to undergrad- uate and graduate students at Arizona State University
Station. He received the B.S. degree in mathematics from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. He was an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. At Rose-Hulman, he co-created the Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering and Mathematics, which was recognized in 1997 with a Hesburgh Award Certificate of Excellence. He served as Project Director a Na- tional Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Education Coalition in which six institutions systematically renewed, assessed, and institutionalized innovative
Paper ID #241002018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29STEM Success Stories: Strategies for women and minorities to thrive, notjust survive, in engineeringDr. Carlotta A Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Carlotta A. Berry is an associate professor in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She is the director of the multidisciplinary minor in robotics and co-director of the Rose building undergraduate diversity scholarship and professional development program. She has been the
. Ramirez, S. Levine, and S. Beilock, “The role of parents and teachers in the development of gender-related math attitudes,” Sex Roles, vol. 66, no. 3, pp. 153 – 166, 2012.[11] S. Guzey, T. Moore, M. Harwell, and M. Moreno, “STEM integration in middle school life science: Student learning and attitudes,” Journal of Science Education and Technology, vol. 25, no. 4, pp. 550 – 560, 2016.[12] K. Lee and J. Anderson, “Who is really interested in mathematics? An investigation of lower secondary students’ mathematical role models,” in Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Sydney, Australia, 2014.[13] R. Hughes, B. Nzekwe, and K. Molyneaux, “The single sex debate
. J., 2005, “The Role of the Laboratory in Undergraduate Engineering Education,” Journalof Engineering Education, 94, p. 121-130.11. Steif, P., & Dollar, A. 2004, Reinventing The Teaching Of Statics, ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City,Utah12. Kaul, S., & Sitaram, P. 2013, Curriculum Design of Statics and Dynamics: An Integrated Scaffolding andHands-on Approach ASEE Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.13. Ramming, C. H., & Phillips, J. J., 2014, June, Improving Retention of Student Understanding by Use of Hands-on Experiments in Statics ASEE Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.14. Hennessey, M., 2008, Statics and Dynamics Projects Emphasizing Introductory Design and Manufacturing, inProc. ASEE Annual Conf. & Expo
in their own ways.Dr. Benjamin Ahn, The Ohio State University Dr. Benjamin Ahn is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University in the Department of Engineering Education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Re-imagining Behavioral Analysis in Engineering Education: A Theoretical Exploration of Reasoned Action ApproachIntroductionAs a discipline, Engineering Education continues to expand its reach, and subsequently, itsmethods of analysis. Integrating research from the behavioral sciences and psychology hasenhanced researchers’ capacities to explore the intricate and multifaceted behaviors inherent toengineering practice and education [1], [2], [3]. These
context of the student’s temperaments as determined by the Keirsey Temperament Sorter.Results are presented discussing the impact of team composition on both team and peer ratings.Literature ReviewEngineering curricula have been historically very technically focused, with larger classes focusedon a specific engineering topic1. This style of instruction does not accurately reflect anengineer’s job requirements, which often include multi-disciplinary problem-solving andworking in groups. Under recent ABET guidance, there has been an increased push for project-based learning that integrates complex, group problem-solving to better align with employer’sneeds2. There is a large body of research related to how to best select individuals for
addressing the“soft skills” that are often absent in the typical engineering curriculum. Respondents 1 and 2mention the ideas of project and time management as applicable skills gained from thecontest. Respondent 1, 2, and 3 all mention gaining practice in presenting their research toothers, through the proposal and the pitch. Respondents 3 and 5 talk about being able to developtheir ideas, both through iteration and through research. This aligns with our plan for the contesttimeline to be an entire semester, rather than a compressed hackathon. These students indicatethat researching and writing proposals is useful practice as a professional skill. Perhaps evenmore inspiring is that Hack Dibner seemed to spark true commitment and enjoyment in
al. “Advantages of agile methodologies for software and product development in a capstone design project”. In: IEEE XPlore. Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2014 IEEE (2015).[8] Martin Grimheden. “Can agile methods enhance mechatronics education?: Experiences from basing a capstone course on Scrum”. In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education (2012).[9] Robert B. Bass, Branimir Pejcinovic, and John Grant. “Applying Scrum project management in ECE curriculum”. In: Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2016 IEEE (2016).David T. LeeDr. David T. Lee is an Associate Professor of Practice in Biomedical Engineering at GeorgeWashington
serving as potential research professionals in industry and academia. Their engagement ispivotal in sustaining the field's dynamism and fostering a workforce capable of meeting thedemands of an increasingly complex and globalized technological landscape [3]. Hence,understanding this demographic is integral to a holistic understanding of the broader landscape ofengineering programs in the U.S.Researchers have outlined international students' cross-cultural challenges, regardless of theircountry of origin or field of study [4]-[9]. For a substantial proportion of international students,both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, the process of interaction and adaptation to a newsociety has proven to be arduous [10], [11]. Furthermore, the
group does not lead toan enhanced understanding of the different cultures [21]. When not managed well, the result canbe a poor experience for the participants and significant loss of a learning experience. However,managed well, it could be an excellent learning experience and result in enhanced culturalcompetencies. In addition to the engineering content of the class, additional modules willreinforce this content and highlight the application of it at different stages of the course.Including team formation, ideation, decision methodology and writing stages. Additionally,intentionally integrating opportunities to reflect on individual and group performance and toconsider alternate perspectives will improve the student’s ability to perform in
Boston, San Diego and finally Rochester, Kathy spent many years in the fitness industry while raising her daughter, wearing every hat from personal trainer and cycling instructor to owner and director of Cycledelic Indoor Cycling Studio. Kathy draws upon these many diverse career and life experiences while directing WE@RIT. In the spring of 2020, Kathy earned her Master of Science degree in Program Design, Analysis & Manage- ment through RIT’s School of Individualized Study, combining concentrations in Project Management, Analytics and Research, & Group Leadership and Development. An unabashed introvert, Kathy enjoys reading and spending time with her family, exploring the world of craft cocktails, and
Paper ID #31362Gender Differences in Gifted Elementary Students’ Decision-Making aboutRenewable Energy: Social Relationships, Values, and Authority (RTP)Prof. Younkyeong Nam, Pusan National University Dr. Younkyeong Nam is an Associate Professor at Pusan National University in Busan, South Korea. Her research focuses on science and engineering integration in secondary science classrooms and envi- ronmental education in STEM. Dr. Younkyeong Nam is interested in designing engineering design-based science instruction that is more suitable for the educational context of South Korea. She is also interested in developing
studentsthe methodology for psychology research and the impact on students’ learning. Costigan (2020)discussed the use of two CBR projects to advance student learning in research and courseworkand illustrate to students what it means for research to have an impact. Mello-Goldner (2019)described the integration of CBR in a two-semester course and its impact on undergraduatestudents. Through the engagement with external community organizations, students wereprovided with a larger and more varied data set. In addition, students completed a conference-style poster and learned how to present results to the college community.Despite the rewards that come with adopting or implementing CBR, it can be challenging tomeet community needs and university
Best Paper awards from the Journal of Engineering Education in 2008 and 2011 and from the IEEE Transactions on Education in 2011. Dr. Ohland is Chair of the IEEE Curriculum and Pedagogy Committee and an ABET Program Evaluator for ASEE. He was the 2002–2006 President of Tau Beta Pi and is a Fellow of the ASEE and IEEE.Mr. Russell Andrew Long, Purdue University, West Lafayette Russell Long, M.Ed. is Director of Project Assessment at the Purdue University School of Engineer- ing Education and Managing Director of The Multiple-Institution Database for Investigating Engineer- ing Longitudinal Development (MIDFIELD). He has extensive experience in performance funding, large data set analysis, program review, assessment
skills, and an introduction to the content theywill see in their course. A majority of the program is self-paced allowing students to spend moretime on concepts they are struggling with. A cornerstone of the program is the intense study-skills workshops which teach students how to approach their upcoming course. Included in thesestudy skills are certain aspects of Reading Apprenticeship to show students how to not onlyapproach their text but the problems they will face during the semester. The goal of the programis to give students a toolbox to use during the semester and the confidence that they can succeedin the course. Continued academic support is also offered during the semester to keep students ontrack. Preliminary data shows that students