teams by incorporating a professional theatre troupesketch into an introductory engineering course at the University of Michigan. In this study, therewere 17 study sections of which nine participated in the interactive theatre sketch. Resultsindicated students who participated in the interactive theatre sketches demonstrated increases inthe appreciation for diversity on teams and in being prepared to address conflict on teams.The current study sought to build on prior work by transferring, augmenting, and adaptingpreviously developed curriculum (which included a theatre sketch) targeted to improve first yearengineering students’ appreciation for diversity in engineering, to increase inclusive behaviorsenacted by first year engineering students
emphasis on Higher Education. Dr. Rola’s professional efforts focus on promoting equity, inclusion, and student success in higher education. Her research projects center on supporting traditionally underrepresented students in engineering, social justice education in predominantly White contexts, student well-being and thriving, gender inequities in STEM fields, and navigating the hidden curriculum as a first-generation student.Dr. Caitlin M. Anderson, Southern Methodist University Dr. Caitlin Anderson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management at Southern Methodist University. She is the Director of the Hilltop Scholars Program at SMU, an honors community for first-year college
department of Learning Sciences and Educational Research at the University of Central Florida. Sierra earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Samford University where she studied Spanish Language/Literature and Business, as well as a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction (Supporting High Needs Populations) from the University of Central Florida. Her current research focuses on fostering self-regulated learning, technological innovation for student-centered learning environments, and strategic approaches to develop equitable educational opportunities.Dr. Michelle Taub, University of Central Florida Michelle Taub, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Research and Core
Engineering at Oregon State University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from UC San Diego and his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, all in Chemical Engineering. He currently has research activity in areas related engineering education and is interested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher-level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. His research interests particularly focus on what prevents students from being able to integrate and extend the knowledge developed in specific courses in the core curriculum to the more complex, authentic problems and projects they face as professionals. Dr. Koretsky is one of the founding members of the Center for Lifelong
Campus Coordinator for the NOAA Center for Earth Systems Science and Remote Sensing Technology. He was the Founding Director of the UPRM Institute for Research in Integrative Systems and Engineering, and Associate Director of the NSF CenSSIS ERC. His research interests are in integrating physical models with data driven approaches for information extraction using remote or minimally intrusive sensing. He has over 160 publications. He is Fellow of SPIE and the Academy of Arts and Sciences of Puerto Rico. Received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers award from the US President in 1997. He chairs the SPIE Conference on Algorithms, Technologies and Applications for Multispectral, and
withhigh levels of leadership and professional skills [3]–[5]. Historically, leadership and professionalskills have been referred to as “soft skills” indicating lesser importance than the “hard” ortechnical skills typically associated with engineering. Leadership development was often pushedto the margins of engineering education using an end-of-program project or a few electivecourses to fulfill the requirements [6], [7]. However, recent work explores the potential andsuccess of integrating leadership and professional development into the technical aspects ofengineering education. This literature indicates that out-of-class activities such as summerinternships or research experiences (e.g., REU programs) can be beneficial in furthering
Paper ID #43390Increasing Teaching Efficacy in Engineering Graduate Students through theDevelopment and Facilitation of Summer Middle and High School STEMExperienceDr. Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dr. Jamie Gurganus is a faculty member in the Engineering and Computing Education Program. She is the Associate Director STEMed Research in the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT). She also serves as the Director for the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) in the graduate school. Her research is focused on solving problems relating to
, Antennas, Phased Arrays, RF/Microwave Circuits, Metamaterial, Numerical Methods, and Engineering Education.Dr. Demetris Geddis, Hampton University Demetris L. Geddis is an associate professor and Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Hamp- ton University. He has extensive research experience in the areas of Integrated optoelectronics, Optics, Microelectronics, and Electromagnetics. He has worked as a Research and Design Engineer at Motorola and Bell laboratories. Also, he worked at NASA Langley Research Center as a NASA faculty fellow for the Nondestructive Evaluation Sciences Branch where he performed research in the area of optical fiber sensing for real time health monitoring of aerospace vehicles. In
University and Assistant Dean for Student Advancement and Program Assessment in the College of Engineering. Dr. Briedis is involved in several areas of education research including student retention, curriculum redesign, and the use of technology in the classroom. She has been involved in NSF-funded research in the areas of integration of computation in engineering curricula and in developing comprehensive strategies to retain early engineering students. She is active nationally and internationally in engineering accreditation and is a Fellow of ABET, ASEE, and AIChE.Dr. S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University S. Patrick Walton received his B.ChE. from Georgia Tech, where he began his biomedical research career in
EDC graduate track was approved. With MCEDC, her main duties have included student advising and academic program development. Recently, she co-developed the curriculum for the new Minor in Global Engineering offered by the CU Boulder College of Engineering and Applied Science starting in fall 2016. Ms. Sandekian earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at CU Boulder, a Spe- cialist in Education (Ed. S.) degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Northern Colorado, and earned her Ph.D. in the Higher Education Student Affairs Leadership program from the University of Northern Colorado in 2017. c American Society for Engineering
not for profit in Kansas City, in the late 90’s. She earned her M.S. in Youth Development from the University of Nebraska and her B.S. in Family Studies at Kansas State University.Dr. Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Walter Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and the Assistant Di- rector for Research in the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED), both at Virginia Tech. His research interests include co-curricular support, student success and retention, and diversity in STEM. Lee received his Ph.D in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech, his M.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, and his B.S. in
Health from Tufts University.Wendy B MartinDr. Kristie K Patten, New York University Kristie Patten, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA, is Counselor to the President at NYU and a professor at NYU Steinhardt in the Department of Occupational Therapy. Dr. Patten’s research focuses on utilizing a strength-based paradigm, in partnership with stakeholders, to understand the impact of our biases and practices on quality of life and well being with a focus on interventions in inclusive settings. Dr. Patten has received over $20 million dollars in external funding for her research and programs. Dr. Patten is the Principal Investigator of the NYU Steinhardt’s ASD Nest Program, an inclusive program for children and adolescents with autism in
Paper ID #21596Examining the Literacy Practices of Engineers to Develop a Model of Disci-plinary Literacy Instruction for K-12 Engineering (Work in Progress)Theresa Green, Utah State University Theresa Green is a graduate student at Utah State University pursuing a PhD in Engineering Education. Her research interests include K-12 STEM integration and improving diversity and inclusion in engineer- ing.Dr. Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University Angela Minichiello is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University and a registered professional mechanical engineer. Her
there among students in G2 and G3 as reflected in their PDS responses?To investigate these questions, we analyzed a cohort of student PDS data from 2015-2018,inclusive. More details regarding the data set are provided in the Methods section. First, a briefreview of the literature related to undergraduate research is provided.The Potential Educative Value of Undergraduate ResearchAccording to a consensus study from the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, andMedicine, there is robust evidence demonstrating that involvement in undergraduate researchimproves retention within STEM fields, including for under-represented populations [3].Engaging in undergraduate research (UR) can be an integral academic pursuit for students tocomplete
Paper ID #39576Unconventional Applications of Introductory-Level Aerospace EngineeringConcepts: Evaluating Student Engagement and Performance in aFree-Response Exam FormatBenjamin Casillas, Texas A&M University Ben Casillas is a senior aerospace engineering major at Texas A&M University. As an undergraduate researcher at the NUANCED Laboratory, their work focuses on novel presentations of introductory-level curriculum. Outside the lab, their interests include chemical rocket propulsion, spaceflight human systems integration, digital art, and music composition.Dr. Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University
contenthelp in the education and later in the performance as an engineer? - the creators of the theorybegan to discuss with professors of mathematics courses, professors of specific courses ofengineering programs and even professional engineers. In these conversations they found adifficulty in communication due to the specific language used in each training, often usingdifferent languages and different symbols for the same mathematical content.From these concerns and the need to have a curriculum more appropriate to courses that useMathematics as a tool, according to Camarena [15], the TMCC curricular phase emerged.In this phase, a methodology was developed to design study programs, firstly of mathematicsfor engineering programs, called Dipcing
Higher Education, 5(3),203-221.6 Rochin, R., & Mello, S. (2007). Latinos in science: Trends and opportunities. Journal of Hispanic HigherEducation, 6(4), 305–355.7 Stevens, R., O'Connor, K., Garrison, L., Jocuns, A., & Amos, D. M. (2008). Becoming an engineer: Toward athree dimensional view of engineering learning. Journal of Engineering Education, 97(3), 355-368.8 Stevens, R. O’Connor, K., & Garrison, L. (2005). Engineering student identities in the navigation of theundergraduate curriculum. In Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education AnnualConference. Portland, OR: ASEE.9 Aschbacher, P. R., Li, E., & Roth, E. J. (2010). Is science me? High school students’ identities, participation, andaspirations in
challenging for students, examining students is another challenge for both instructors as well asfor students2. Instructors are concerned with online testing due to the tendency that students cheat3or maybe tempted to cheat where possible, and when they are comfortable to do so4. Chegg5, AI6,Course Hero7 or any other sources could be hubs where students may refuge to during an onlineexamination, despite the remote proctoring software used. Apart from grade inflation, cheating canalso jeopardize the examination integrity, and the Engineering program of the educationinstitution8. Another challenge that instructors face is in preparing large pools of questions withthe right difficulty levels distributed equally for each student in each test8. The
supportiveacademic environment in the first year, suggesting that targeted feedback and increased tutorcontact could significantly enhance the student transition experience [27].These examples underscore the importance of the constructs to student engagement and success.Together, these constructs offer a comprehensive view of the multifaceted nature of studentengagement, encompassing related elements critical for student engagement and success inengineering education.Site and ParticipantsThis study was conducted within the context of the Engineering+ program at Oregon StateUniversity, an innovative first-year engineering curriculum designed to engage students in hands-on projects, major exploration, and skill development. The Engineering+ program aims
differencesin student’s comfort with the overall concept of modeling in three dimensions and their ability touse specific SolidWorks tools and/or features.ConclusionsThis paper outlined a study focused on student comfort related to additive manufacturing andthree-dimensional modeling through the fall semester of a first-year engineering course at amedium-sized midwestern university. The first-year engineering course, which focused on theengineering design process, integrated a brand-new makerspace into the curriculum through botha multiple iteration group project and an individual project. Students stated their comfort levelwith the aforementioned topics through three surveys. The first survey was at the start of theacademic year, the second survey was
engage in meaningful problem-solving whilegaining an appreciation for stormwater management. The overwhelmingly positive feedbackfrom students and teachers underscores the importance of such initiatives in addressingworkforce shortages in engineering fields. Future iterations of this activity could exploreextended formats to facilitate deeper discussions on trade-offs and calculations to enrich thelearning experience. This effort provides a transferable model for integrating real-worldengineering concepts into outreach activities, with the goal to bring awareness about engineeringcareers in water related job market.References1. https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-engineering-jobs Accessed 12.31.20242. https://www.bcg.com
Paper ID #41195Board 359: Reaching DEI targets in STEM: Lessons from a National ScienceFoundation Research Traineeship (NRT) with Outstanding DemographicsDr. Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky Dr. Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez is PI and project coordinator of a National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) program designed to enhance graduate education by fully integrating research and professional skill development within a diverse, inclusive and supportive academy. Originally from Mexico, Dr. Santillan-Jimenez joined the University of Kentucky (UK) first as an undergraduate research intern and then as
skills that would properly equip graduate TAs for success in theclassroom and their future careers. The course filled an urgent need in the Bioengineeringgraduate curriculum while the design and content of this course empowered participants toachieve the course learning objectives. Through this course, participants developed an increasedmastery of pedagogical theory and practices, including active learning, inclusive teaching, andmore. Further, through the final project, participants solidified their knowledge by applyingcourse content to their own areas of interest. In the future, we plan to evaluate both the efficacy of the course and the longer-term impacts ofcourse participants as graduate TAs within the broader bioengineering community. We
withinscientific literature, as evidenced by an increased discussion of citizen science in peer reviewedarticles [6]. Despite its growth, relatively few citizen science projects have focused onengineering disciplines [6, 7]. Prior citizen science efforts have developed curricula for low-cost,air-quality sensors in schools [8] and a recent study enabled citizen scientists to monitor andreport unlawful air quality emissions from local industry [9]. One challenge integrating airquality measurement with citizen science initiatives is over sensors’ perceived “black box”operation, with citizen scientists having little understanding of how these sensors function [10].While prior outreach has helped expose the inner workings of sensor hardware
risk’ student. In an institution where the majority of students are classifiedas being from a ‘non-traditional’ background, with most being from working class backgroundsand the vast majority classified as BME (Black & Minority Ethnic) it was not feasible to lookat social or demographic variables in terms of articulating risk. Instead the decision was takento focus on academic achievement.The award of Bachelor’s Degrees in the UK is usually based upon a credit system wherebystudents are required to achieved 120 credits in each of the first, second and final years of study.At Gosta University a further 120 credits may be achieved by taking an ‘integrated workplacement’ (paid or unpaid internship) and Bachelors’ Degrees are scored using a
course of the academic term and included hands-on,interactive experiences that such as determining the forces on a longboard or building a footbridge in Yosemite National Park. (For more information on the lab experiences, see Scharet al. 21) All instructors were veteran teachers and the curriculum did not contain unusual eventsto promote closeness among students. Data were gathered using Qualtrics, an on-line surveyinstrument, with a pre-course survey during the first week of class and a post-course surveyconducted during the last week of class, before the final exam and grades. Site-specific IRBapproval was obtained for each location.Data from all locations were collected and combined with final grades, using a coded version ofthe student name
identities, as well as the intersectionality of these identities, andexamining the role identity plays in the success of AGEP faculty. In addition, we willconcentrate on building equitable faculty relationships through effective communication andrelational skills.c. Development of the Leadership Team Our roadmap for change begins with a collaborative partnership among peer institutions,leadership buy-in, equity-minded partners, higher education expertise, and culturally responsiveevaluators. Spanning across CMU, JHU, and NYU, the Project ELEVATE team is committed tothe systemic and institutional change needed to advance targeted populations toward tenure andpromotion in STEM. We designed an overarching and integrated organizational structure
has been awarded Honoris Causa from the International Society for Engineering Pedagogy, and has received that society’s highest honor, the Nikolai Tesla Award for outstanding contributions to engineering pedagogy.Prof. Harriet Hartman, Rowan University Professor of Sociology, Chair of Sociology and Anthropology Department. Co-p.i. of RED NSF RevED project at Rowan University. Editor-in-chief, Contemporary Jewry.Dr. Sarah K. Bauer, Rowan University Dr. Sarah Bauer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University. Dr. Bauer holds a doctorate degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. Her primary research
Paper ID #19311Using Modular Technology as a Platform to Study Youth Approaches to En-gineering Practice (Work in Progress)Jacqueline F. Handley, University of Michigan Jacqueline Handley is a graduate student at the University of Michigan, in Science Education. Her back- ground is in Material Science and Engineering, with an emphasis on Biomaterials Design. She is inter- ested in, broadly, how best bridge engineering practice and education. More specifically, she is interested in studying how students and teachers conceptualize and engage with engineering design practices, and how to increase access to engineering.Dr
theparticipation of High School students, their STEM teachers, the NGO, and industry partners asspeakers, mentors and financial supporters to provide a broader context for the STEM experiencefor the students. All of the stakeholders are represented in the authorship of this paper.High School Students Local to PWICharlottesville High School (HS1), according to the 2022-2023 Virginia Department ofEducation’s School Quality Profiles (HS1SQP), accommodates approximately 1,200 students,offering a diverse range of educational opportunities29,30. The school provides access to 28 college-level courses, featuring programs like an engineering curriculum and the Sigma Lab, dedicated tofostering coding and engineering skills29. The school has a racially diverse