graduate students is expected. Grades and comments will be given to each group so that suggestions can be acted upon for the final written report. 7. All participating students, High-school teachers, and faculty will complete a survey on their perceptions on the organization, structure, logistics, strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for improvement of the exchange experience. These will be used to help document the impact of the course.It is anticipated that students will learn from each other through the multiple case studies, theresearch and presenting as peers. The plan is to consult with professionals from the Center forTeaching Excellence at HU and UVA to design case studies that are sufficiently broad to
to the Honduras Water Project. He has been involved since its inception in 2013 and has traveled as a mentor in 2014 and 2015.Grace Frances Witmer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Grace Witmer, a graduate student in Translation and Interpreting at the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign, has ten years of experience in participating in international service projects, and served as a travelling Alumni-Mentor for the 2016 Honduras Water Project c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Bringing a Cross-Disciplinary, Contextual Approach to International Service Engineering LearningAbstractCourses in international engineering design for
, civil infrastructure systems can beunderstood by the processes in which civil engineers design, construct, manage, maintain, operateand protect efficient, resilient and sustainable civil infrastructure systems. Within this practice is arecognition of the role that systems play in societal functioning while accounting for how humanbehavior and social organizations contribute to and affect the performance of a given system.When students are taught this perspective of infrastructure, they are often more proficient in theirefforts to incorporate all of the stakeholders in the development and implementation of thefacilities and processes they are asked to study.For example, if a student were asked to research and write about the impacts of an aging
family. She said there was only one thing that she didn't like and that was when the week was over.” 7Our UTK‐TCE outreach programs for women in engineering start in middle school. Asummer camp run two NSF‐funded research centers (NIMBioS, CURENT) from 2012‐2019 exposed girls in grades 6‐8 to engineering, math, and biology in a week‐long summerday camp. The girls participated in a variety of engineering, biology, and math hands‐onprojects and activities like the engineering design process as they worked in teamsthroughout the camp to build and then test their designs. Student teams collaborated,worked together to form a beginning design, took notes after testing to
effectiveness quantitatively against key metrics that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access to the undergraduate and graduate student communities. She also conducts research that analyzes trends, driving factors, barriers, and best practices to educate others and support organizational improvement. Prior to joining the University, Ashleigh managed and directed many training and pathway programs that support students from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM, and facilitated workshops that enhance the academic, personal, and professional development of students at North Carolina State University and Louisiana State University. She is a member of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black
Human Services at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He earned his PhD in Learning Technologies at the University of Michigan. Prior to that, he taught elementary school for six years. Stein is interested in the enhancement of learning environments through the integration of technology and enjoys working with preservice and practicing teachers to learn about how this can be done more effectively. He has conducted research on the impact of research-based professional development on the integration of technology in K-12 classrooms and explored the use of e-portfolios in teaching and learning with undergraduate and graduate students.Dr. Marouane Kessentini, University of Michigan-Dearborn Dr. Marouane Kessentini is an
as work in teams to apply mathematical concepts to hands-on engineering projects. ● “Math ‘til you drop” sessions (MTUDs) which are mandatory all-day study sessions twice a quarter where students gather to practice problems and study with their peers before midterms or finals. 2 (2) Personal and professional developmentIn addition to math and science coursework, STARS students are required to take courses thatprovide them with research-informed best practices for developing study and learning skills; helpthem navigate university resources; offer career and professional development; and enhancemetacognitive skills such as
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research experience, which is a well-studied, high-impact practice with strong support from the National Science Foundation(AAC&U, 2008). Undergraduate research positively affects retention in STEM (Eagan et al.,2013), particularly for URM students (NAP, 2019). Mentorship in undergraduate research spaceshas also been positively associated with students’ identity and confidence as a STEMprofessional and their sense of belonging (Byars-Winston, Branchaw, Pfund, Leverett, &Newton, 2015). Productive protégés increase the research productivity of their facultymentors. Other mentor benefits include a sense of personal fulfillment, leadership skilldevelopment, and cognitive growth (Laursen et al., 2010). It is reasonable to expect that
challenging the masculinist culture associated withengineering. And through this, we will simply produce more engineers. However, evidence for the first of these two propositions is not as unambiguous as wemight like. Two National Research Council (NRC) reviews offer “limited evidence for many ofthe benefits predicted or claimed for K-12 engineering education[8], and “not extensive”evidence for early engineering education impacting “achievement, disciplinary knowledge,problem-solving ability, and ability to make connections between [STEM] domains”[9].Similarly, a survey of over 20,000 Year 6 and 11 students in the UK found “that there iscurrently little detectable evidence of an impact of …engineering interventions on the
served as elected co-chair of the Science and Technology Taskforce of the National Women’s Studies Association, and as a Postdoctoral Research Officer at the Centre for Informal Learning and Schools (CILS) at King’s College, University of London. Her graduate training is in Science and Technology Studies and Women’s Studies at Virginia Tech.Mr. Jeff Jones, Cuesta College Coming soon.. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Engagement in Practice: Engineers Without Borders at a Community College: Lessons LearnedBackgroundAlthough Cuesta College and Cal Poly have been neighbors for nearly 50 years, the twocampuses have kept
inall thirteen categories than their male counterparts and White workers. Another study looked atthe gains individuals from minoritized backgrounds made between 2010 to 2018 in degreeattainment overall then specifically in STEM. The findings indicated increased bachelor's,master's, professional doctorates, and research doctorates attainment in Black, Latinx, AsianAmerican, and others but still trailed their White counterparts [7]. Within each year and eachdegree designation, minorities were graduating in higher numbers than previously seen;however, those numbers remain below 30% combined for all Black, Latinx, Asian American,and other minoritized groups [8]. To better understand why those numbers remain low despiteefforts on behalf of colleges
, and engineering education. He received the 2015 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.Prof. Said Fariabi, San Antonio College Chair of Mathematics, Architecture, physics and Engineering at San Antonio College.Mrs. Simona Dana Dimitriu, Northside ISD Simona D. Dimitriu practiced engineering since 1981 for 20 years and following a graduate degree in education started teaching science since 2007 and math since 2002. She has been involved in numerous initiatives to integrate engineering in science and math education and combine education research with education practice.Mrs. Lisa Marie Baker, Northside ISD Lisa Baker is honored to be the principal of Communications Arts
Paper ID #34389Hands On Learning in a Remote Introduction to Statics ClassroomEnvironmentProf. Sarah Wodin-Schwartz P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute Prof. Sarah Wodin-Schwartz joined WPI in August 2015. While at UC Berkeley for her Ph.D., Prof. Wodin-Schwartz was a teaching assistant for both mechanical and electrical engineering courses including Introduction to Mechatronics for which she received the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award. Before joining WPI, Prof. Wodin-Schwartz spent two years at the technical consulting firm Exponent Inc. where she conducted failure analyses and design evaluations for
male graduates majored in science fields, with only 20% of males graduating from STEMcolleges [2]. To the best of our knowledge, no previous research has investigated factors thatcontribute to reversed gender stereotyping in Kuwait. Therefore, the primary goal of this studywas to identify factors that influence male and female performances and preferences in STEMeducation. This study employed sequential exploratory methodology to identify contributingelements. Interview results of a small sample of participants were used to build measurementtools for a broader population. This paper is in the QUAL stage, the first step of the sequentialexploratory methodology. A STEM model framework was created to detect the connectionbetween STEM model
papertherefore presents information about the institution’s development of new degree-levelcoursework on accessibility to be implemented at education institutions nationwide. Theinformation exchange and comparative analysis of approaches to accessibility education in theRussian Federation and the United States help to identify potential avenues for the application ofsuccessful education strategies to promote awareness of accessibility issues and to prepareengineering students for professional practice.IntroductionFreedom of movement is identified as a human right within the Universal Declaration of HumanRights. Public transportation system planning decisions, vehicle and infrastructure design,communication practices, and passenger services all impact
Paper ID #28519Women enrolled in engineering programs: Their interests and goalsMs. Katherine L Walters, University of GeorgiaDr. John M Mativo, University of Georgia Katherine Walters is a PhD Student at the University of Georgia Dr. John Mativo is Associate Professor at the University of Georgia. His research interest lies in two fields. The first is research focusing on best and effective ways to teaching and learning in STEM K- 16. He is currently researching on best practices in learning Dynamics, a sophomore engineering core course. The second research focus of Dr. Mativo is energy harvesting in particular the design
Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Homero is the leader of the Engineering Competencies, Learning, and Inclusive Practices for Success (ECLIPS) Lab where he leads a team focused on doing research on contemporary, cultur- ally relevant, and inclusive pedagogical practices, emotions in engineering, competency development, and understanding the experiences of traditionally marginalized engineering students from an asset-based perspective. Homero’s goal is to develop engineering education practices that value the capital that tra- ditionally marginalized students, bring into the field, and to train graduate students and faculty members with the tool to promote effective and
Lawrence National Laboratory focusing on com- putational analysis for nonlinear seismic analysis of Department of Energy nuclear facilities and systems. After joining SFSU in 2016, she established an active research lab at SFSU with a diverse group of under- graduate and Master’s level students. For her engineering education research, she is interested in exploring how to use technology such as virtual reality and 3D printing to enhance student engagement. She is an active member of ASCE, ASEE, and SEAONC.Dr. Zhaoshuo Jiang, San Francisco State University Zhaoshuo Jiang graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineer- ing. Before joining San Francisco State University as an assistant
engineering major, potentially serving as an indication oftheir reported increase in academic self-efficacy. Past research supporting this idea has foundthat co-op often has a positive impact on students’ academic performance and their persistence ingraduating. 6 7 8 9 10 A common feeling for these students was “I just want to graduate and startworking!”Transition between Cooperative Education and Academic Studies Although none of the interview questions specifically aimed towards gaining informationabout an individual’s transition between co-op and school, an interesting theme emerged in thequalitative analysis. Two undergraduate subjects and one full-time engineer subject mentionedexperiencing difficulty in this transition. One explanation
internship programs, and provide a roadmap for highereducation institutions and industry partners to collaboratively design internship programs that arerelevant, effective, and aligned with the evolving needs of both the industry and its futureprofessionals.KEYWORDSInternship program, Construction industry, Comparative analysisINTRODUCTIONInternships have been widely recognized as an important learning method in higher engineeringeducation. It can expose students in real-life work environment, and help them to integrate thetheoretical knowledge learned in the classroom with best practices in the industry [1]. This isparticularly necessary in practical fields like construction [2]. The complexity of projects and thedynamic nature of the work
University of Michigan-Flint. He finished his gradua- tion in Computer Science Major. His research is on Student Satisfaction and Ethics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Student Perception of Ethics in Bangladesh, India and USAAbstract: Ethics is an important attribute that students must develop to succeed in theiracademic career and profession. To improve the ethics perception in students, it is essentialto integrate ethics in the curriculum. A survey questionnaire was used to investigate thestudents’ perception of ethics in three different countries. The objective was to evaluatestudents’ perception of ethics using 5 factors: 1) the impact of education and faculty onethics; 2
Early Career Engineers’ Views of Ethics and Social Responsibility: Project OverviewIntroductionDespite recommendations from leading stakeholders for increased attention to ethics inengineering education [1, 2], a growing body of anecdotal and empirical evidence suggests acontinuing lack of serious attention to ethics, social responsibility, and related topics in mostengineering degree programs [3-5]. To address this, organizations like the National Academy ofEngineering have taken steps to identify best practices and exemplary programs as “a resourcefor those who seek to improve the ethical development of engineers at their own institutions” [6].Recent research in engineering ethics has also aimed to measure
, some promising practices uncovered in this study are similar to best practices formilitary student support described within the literature. For example, Participant C’s institutionhas a military awareness class for undergraduates and a transition class to help nontraditionalstudents (especially veterans) transitions to higher ed. Both classes use military principles in tobenefit military and non-military students [24], [26]. Recognizing the important similarities inbenefits between these classes and other classes in research lends weight to the idea that sharingthese promising practices could be beneficial to increasing support for military students in thecontext of higher engineering education in the western United States.ConclusionLittle
. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Demographic Leadership –A First of its Kind Diversity Leadership Online Course in a Tier-1 University Doctorate Degree ProgramAbstractThis first course in a professional doctorate degree program called the Doctorate of Technology(DTECH) on demographic leadership at a tier 1 university was premised on years of research,practice, and scholarship. The scholarship was conducted by asking the question “Why don’tyou like me?”“Why don’t you like me?” as a research question, is not about the author(s) individually, butabout each of us as individuals. It is about all of us. The question is really “why don’t
essential skill for international communication and a potential asset in the global job market. • Financial Aid and Scholarships: While studying in the U.S. can be expensive, many universities offer financial aid, scholarships, and assistantship programs to help alleviate some of the financial burden for international students. • Networking and Alumni Connections: U.S. universities have extensive alumni networks that provide students with valuable connections and networking opportunities during and after graduation. • Opportunities for Internships and Practical Training: The U.S. offers extensive internships and practical training opportunities, allowing students to gain hands-on experience
Engineering department.Dr. Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute Matthew (Matt) Swenty obtained his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Civil Engineering from Missouri S&T and then worked as a bridge designer at the Missouri Department of Transportation. He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech and worked at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center on bridge research. He is currently The Jackson-Hope Professor of Civil Engineering at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). He teaches engineering mechanics and structural engineering courses and enjoys working with the students on bridge related research projects and the ASCE student chapter. ©American Society for
Carla B. Zoltowski, Ph.D., is Co-Director of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in engineering education, all from Purdue University. She has served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Zoltowski’s academic and research interests include human-centered design learning and assessment, service-learning, ethical reasoning development and assessment, leadership, and assistive technology.Ms. Katherine SchmotzerAna Paula Valenca, Purdue EPICS Page 26.996.1 c American Society for
philanthropic contributions to the school. Today, the school’s one- year undergraduate retention rate is 90%, the university’s Solar Decathlon team placed first worldwide in the most recent competition against other leading universities, our Engineers Without Borders chapter is considered one of the nation’s best, and the Engineering Sustainability Workshop launched by Pines has become a key campus event. Pines has testified before Congress on STEM education and created the Top 25 Source Schools program for Maryland high schools. He is also leading a national effort to develop an AP course in Engineering Design in partnership with the College Board. At $144 million, the school’s research expenditures are at a record high
. Barakat is currently the immediate past chair of the ASEE Ethics Division.Dr. David Ramirez, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Dr. David Ramirez is a tenured Associate Professor of the Department of Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK). He is the graduate coordinator of the doctoral program in environmental engineering. He has served as the Director of the Center for Research Excellence in Sci- ence and Technology – Research on Environmental Sustainability in Semi-Arid Coastal Areas, Interim Executive Director of the Eagle Ford Shale Center for Research, Education and Outreach, and program coordinator of several TAMUK’s education programs including the NSF-Science, Technology