often considered the most critical factors influencing students' decision to study engineering. In many engineering programs, students need to start their undergraduate education in Calculus 1 to be on track in the major. In 2023, student readiness is significantly different because the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted math and science achievement. More incoming engineering students than ever placed below Calculus 1 and are navigating the impact this has on their engineering major and coursework trajectory. Even with the added barrier of being categorized as pre-math-ready or beginning in Pre-Calculus in their first semester, students continue to pursue engineering. What
-efficacy to embed engineering in their curricula in ways that meaningfullyconnect to students’ lives and communities [2]. Traditional “engineering” building tasks candisenfranchise students from non-dominant groups, particularly Indigenous communities, becausethere is a lack of connection to multiple epistemologies, specifically those focusing on culturalcompetency, identity, and relationships with the natural world [6]. Focusing on how engineeringeducation can be reframed as equity-centered, inclusive of diverse voices and ways of learning, isessential to increasing participation and outcomes in engineering.Supporting teachers in employing a culturally relevant approach to engineering requires new andimproved professional development (PD
Florida International University (FIU). Her research interests span the fields of Computing and Engineer- ing Education, Human Computer Interaction, Data Science, and Machine Learning. Previously, Stephanie received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Neuroscience from the University of Miami, in addition to B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science from FIU.Dr. Monique S. Ross, Florida International University Monique Ross, Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences and STEM Transformation Institute at Florida International University, designs research focused on broadening par- ticipation in computer science through the exploration of: 1) race, gender, and disciplinary identity; 2) discipline
for Engineering Education, 2021 Raising Algorithm Bias Awareness among Computer Science Students through Library and Computer Science InstructionAbstractWe are a computer science professor and two librarians who work closely with computer sciencestudents. In this paper, we outline the development of an introductory algorithm bias instructionsession. As part of our lesson development, we analyzed the results of a survey we conducted ofcomputer science students at three universities on their perceptions about search-engine andbig-data algorithms. We examined whether an information literacy component focused onalgorithmic bias was
bring micro nanotechnology technician programs to Community College campuses being a part of the Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) Network and the Nanotechnology Professional Development Partnership (NPDP) Program.Prof. Jillian L Blatti, Pasadena City College Jillian L. Blatti is a chemistry professor at Pasadena City College. She was part of the algae biotechnology community as a graduate student at the University of California, San Diego, and her current research focuses on sustainability outreach and education, as well as teaching creative problem solving in science.Prof. Marcial Gonzalez, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University Dr. Marcial Gonzalez is an Assistant Professor in
engineering profession, and through this coursework, to learn frameworks for analysis: a policy or an economic framework, for example. These courses are also open to (and popular with) nonmajors, leading to interdisciplinary discussions and project teams. The curriculum builds to a unique capstone experience (e.g. Rossmann and Sanford Bernhardt, 2015).Engineering students at Lafayette College also take approximately one-third of theircourses outside STEM subjects, in the humanities, arts, and social sciences. Thesedistribution requirements introduce engineering students to alternate “ways of knowing,”comprising a liberal education. However, these requirements are not necessarilyintegrative; they may provide opportunities for
Paper ID #32835Faculty Development Aimed at Sustaining and EnhancingEntrepreneurial-minded LearningDr. Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven Nadiye O. Erdil, an associate professor of industrial and systems engineering and engineering and opera- tions management at the University of New Haven. She has many years of experience in higher education and has held several academic positions including administrative appointments. She has experience in teaching at the undergraduate and the graduate level. In addition to her academic work, Dr. Erdil worked as an engineer in sheet metal manufacturing and pipe fabrication industry
. 12[5] O. Pierrakos, T. K. Beam, J. Constantz, A. Johri, and R. Anderson, “On the Development of aProfessional Identity: Engineering Persisters Vs. Engineering Switchers.” ASEE/IEEE Frontiersin Education Conference, San Antonio, TX, 2009.[6] M.W. Ohland, S. D. Sheppard, G. Lichtenstein, O. Eris, D. Charchra, and R.A. Layton,“Persistence Engagement, and Migration in Engineering Programs,” Journal of EngineeringEducation, vol. 97, no. 3, pp. 259-278, 2008.[7] C. B. Zoltowski, P. M. Buzzanell, A. O. Brightman, D. Torres, and S. M. Eddington,“Understanding the Professional Formation of Engineers through the Lens of Design Thinking:Unpacking the Wicked Problem of Diversity and Inclusion,” ASEE Annual Conference andExposition, Columbus, OH, June
academic or militaryexperience. Students are integrated into accredited engineering and technology programs offeredby the University, with a support system so that they can finish their degrees. In this effort, the“mid-sized institution” is partnering with the community college programs, Department ofDefense agencies, and the regional engineering community to facilitate student career placementin the STEM workforce. The second program is focused on development and implementation of aset of standards to build an educational pathway from an Associate degree in Applied Science toa Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree, with design specialization onMechatronics. It focuses on assisting veterans who are transitioning to the advanced
Paper ID #28865Outcome-Based (Engineering) Education (OBE): International AccreditationPracticesProf. Junaid Qadir, Information Technology University, Lahore, Pakistan Junaid Qadir is an Associate Professor at the Information Technology University (ITU)—Punjab, Lahore since December 2015, where he directs the ICTD; Human Development; Systems; Big Data Analytics; Networks (IHSAN) Research Lab. His primary research interests are in the areas of computer systems and networking, applied machine learning, using ICT for development (ICT4D); and engineering education. He is the author of more than 100 peer-reviewed research papers
' learningexperiences and professional identity development, specifically their progression towardsbecoming engineers through experiential learning. WIL internships provide students withopportunities to learn through enculturation into the CoP and its norms, and to understand itwithin the context of their sociocultural histories, including their previous experiences andidentities in other CoPs (Eames & Coll, 2006). This aspect is particularly pertinent to thisstudy as it also aims to explore the interaction between students' prior academic trainingbased on a French engineering education model and their learning experiences and identityformation within the Chinese workplace setting. It not only assists students in comprehendingthe CoP but also facilitates
Paper ID #41431A Multi-Institutional Assessment of Entrepreneurial Mindset Perceptions ofStudents Participating in Entrepreneurial REU Programs Through ConceptMapsMs. Alexandra Mary Jackson, Rowan University Alexandra Jackson is a third year PhD candidate at Rowan University in Engineering Education. She began her research in Rowan’s Experiential Engineering Education Department in the Fall of 2019, and has developed interests in entrepreneurial mindset and student development. In particular, she is interested in assessment of entrepreneurial mindset through both quantitative and qualitative methods, and is currently
engineer in the food industry for over 10 years. Narjes’ research and activism focuses on women in the Middle East. Particularly, she is focused on how resources, culture, and gendered norms impact their engineering identity development.Dr. Justin Charles Major, Rowan University Dr. Justin C. Major (they/them) is an Assistant Professor of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University where they leads ASPIRE Lab (Advancing Student Pathways through Inequality Research in Engineering). Justin’s research focuses on low-income students, engineering belonging and marginalization mechanisms, adverse childhood experiences, and feminist approaches to EER, and connects these topics to broader understandings of student
. He is interested in the in- tersection of designerly epistemic identities and vocational pathways. Dr. Lande received his B.S. in Engineering (Product Design), M.A. in Education (Learning, Design and Technology) and Ph.D. in Me- chanical Engineering (Design Education) from Stanford University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Learning through PBL with Emphasis of People, Process, and Product Across CoursesIntroductionThis Theory-based and Evidence-based Practice paper extends the frameworks of PBL asproject-based learning to define a concept of “product”-based learning – learning experiencesthat focus on the deliberate design and making of
can be difficult to internalizeand discuss in an open forum, the course builds towards these topics, starting out withrelatively easier topics (e.g. Mindset and Bloom’s Taxonomy) and moving towards issues ofbelonging and identity by the end of the 15-week semester.An important aspect of the course is that it is incorporated into the students’ general educationrequirements and is not an extra burden of credits taken in addition to required program andgeneral education coursework. RIT requires students to take a course that addressesidentification of ethical questions, and the Metacognition course addresses the outcomes andhas assessments that examine students’ ability to identify and address ethical scientificquestions through case study
colonization is endemic to society by showing how assimilatedmost research and education are [5]; a ‘new’ approach is offered based upon relationship.SummaryTMCC and CCCC have both significantly increased their pass rates in remedial math courses inthe past five years, thus further opening the door for the pre-engineering program. Each TCU isimplementing their own unique approach demonstrating one size does not fit all. When lookingat increasing the number of successful students in remedial math, we must look at context, that isthe relationships between student, tribal college, community, family, and Nation. By doing such,TMCC and CCCC are seeing improvements. Through analogy to the COVID-19 pandemic,where different portions of our country are
Gulf conflict, in support of the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq, and during peace enforcement operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina. He was awarded three Bronze Star Medals for leadership and service during wartime operations. He earned his commission through ROTC and was a Distinguished Military Graduate, He is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He earned a M.S. in leadership development and counseling from Long Island University and a B.A. in psychology from Boston University. He is a member of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Leo is an avid hiker, and when not at work can usually be found on a New Hampshire White Mountains high
createdthat reinforced our unified intention to establish an academically successful system forunderrepresented students (Louie, Parker, & Myers, 2015).We also highlight the outcomes and lessons learned in creating and administering a novel accessprogram, called the Engineering GoldShirt Program (GS), for next-tier students (T. Ennis et al.,2010). We acknowledge our initial and fallacious thinking that these students required additional“boosting” to be able to achieve success in their engineering education. This paper presentsresults from our research that raised awareness of the ways assuming GS students would needadditional remedial coursework hindered their identity development as capable engineers. Wealso demonstrate how deficit ideologies
California, Irvine and is working on a Masters in Science Education at California State University Long Beach. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Breaking Through the Obstacles: Strategies and Support Helping Students Succeed in Computer ScienceIntroduction and MotivationNot only that there is a continuously growing number of students who want to study computerscience (CS) but also there is a large need for CS graduates. The computing jobs are crucial forthe development and growth of the economy worldwide. For example, the data from theIntegrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) [1] by the U.S. Department ofEducation’s National Center for Education Statistics
Paper ID #22582Using Design Challenges to Develop Empathy in First-year CoursesJordan Orion James, University of New Mexico Jordan O. James is a Native American Ph.D. learning sciences student and lecturer at the University of New Mexico’s School of Architecture and Planning in the Community & Regional Planning program. He has served as a graduate research assistant on an NSF-funded project, Revolutionizing Engineering De- partments, and has been recognized as a Graduate Studies student spotlight recipient and teaching scholar. Jordan studies learning in authentic, real-world conditions utilizing Design Based Research
Illinois Foundry for Innovation in Engineering Education and in the Department of Bioengineering with the Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) grant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Cross’ scholarship investigated stu- dent teams in engineering, faculty communities of practice, and the intersectionality of multiple identity dimensions. Her research interests include diversity and inclusion in STEM, intersectionality, teamwork and communication skills, assessment, and identity construction. Her teaching philosophy focuses on student centered approaches such as culturally relevant pedagogy. Dr. Cross’ complimentary professional activities promote inclusive excellence through collaboration.Ms
Paper ID #21733Translating Theory on Color-blind Racism to an Engineering Education Con-text: Illustrations from the Field of Engineering EducationDr. Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University, West Lafayette Alice Pawley is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education and an affiliate faculty member in the Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies Program and the Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue University. Prof. Pawley’s goal through her work at Purdue is to help people, including the engineering education profession, develop a vision of engineering education as more inclusive, engaged
Paper ID #45777Pilot Strategy to Enhance Mechanical Engineering Student Retention ThroughActive Academic Advising and Early EngagementJuEun Lee, Humboldt State UniversityDr. Joshua Paul Steimel, Humboldt State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Pilot Strategy to Enhance Mechanical Engineering Student Retention Through Active Academic Advising and Early EngagementAbstract:Student retention and recruitment represent persistent challenges in mechanical engineeringeducation. Retention is closely linked to the appropriate placement of students in foundationalfirst-year courses such as mathematics
9what that means in practice, and what role the Engineering Studies Program should play increating and sustaining that culture. Too often, the program has been understood in terms of whatit is not, and the ways it diverges from our ABET-accredited BS majors, rather than for theunique combination of disciplinary methods it combines. This was damaging to the identity ofour AB students. Worryingly, the program’s existence can sometimes permit other Collegeprograms to abdicate their own potential contributions to interdisciplinary integration. Weunderstand from both the history of engineering education, and history itself, that a single“bridge” is insufficient. The program continues to work hard to communicate effectively withprospective and
longstanding10-week undergraduate and graduate course in which each student learns manufacturingprocesses (milling, turning, welding, forming, and sand casting) through hands-on experienceand then designs and builds a product of their own imagination. The course is designed toencourage students to concurrently engage their mind, hands, and heart. They do so throughseveral streams of parallel work, including iterative design (mind), prototyping andmanufacturing process labs (hands), and the pursuit of individually identified, personallymeaningful projects (heart)1. We hypothesize that greater integration of students’ mind, hands,and heart is associated with increased engineering task self-efficacy, innovation self-efficacy,engineering identity, and
of students,who, through involvement in the formal college curriculum and extracurricular activities, cannurture and apply these innovation capacities. This perspective underscores the importance ofdemographic and educational factors that may influence the development of these capacities.Several studies have investigated collegiate mechanisms or individual characteristics that maydevelop innovation capacities in undergraduate students. Key factors include engagement ininnovation-related coursework [10] and positive interactions with faculty [11]. Yet there is anotable emphasis on the importance of educational practices that are inclusive and considerstudent identities and academic majors [12], [13]. These studies highlight the crucial role
focuses on career, work-life policy, resilience, gender, and engineering design. She received ICA’s Mentorship Award and the Provost Outstanding Mentor Award at Purdue, where she was University Distinguished Professor and Endowed Chair and Director of the Susan Bulke- ley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence. She has worked with Purdue-ADVANCE initiatives for institutional change, four EPICS teams including Transforming Lives Building Global Communities (TL- BGC) in Ghana, and individual engineering ethical development and team ethical climate scales as well as everyday negotiations of ethics in design and professional formation of engineers through NSF funding. [Email: pmbuzzanell@usf.edu; buzzanel@purdue.edu
relevance, and advising effectiveness. While engineering education has long beenurged to reform, transformation is possible. In this paper, we share the story of launching WakeForest Engineering and the student-centered practices and strategies that enabled us to rethinkacademic and career advising. Wake Forest Engineering presents a comprehensive model andapproach to integrating academic and career advising towards student success. The model isinformed by three theoretical frameworks - self-determination theory, identity theory, and socialcognitive career theory - to support holistic student development. Starting with entrance surveysto understand student aspirations, continuing with annual assessments, and embedding advisingwithin the curriculum
our students that are designed to build on our strengths and provide new areas of success.IntroductionMakerspaces are no longer novel or rare and are regularly being established on campuses and inurban spaces across the United States and beyond. A variety of research has been conducted tocatalog the positive impacts of makerspaces especially as it relates to engineering education. Ascampuses develop makerspaces, they have used the spaces as a type of laboratory to test theimpact of projects and courses related to making. We will build on this growing literature as wedevelop programming and policies for our Innovation Center (expected to open in the Fallsemester of 2022) that will promote an open and inclusive experience for users.New
include develop- mental psychology; sociocultural theories of communication, learning, and identity; qualitative methods; and discourse analysis.Dr. Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder Beth A. Myers is the Director of Analytics, Assessment and Accreditation at the University of Colorado Boulder. She holds a BA in biochemistry, ME in engineering management and PhD in civil engineering. Her interests are in quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis as related to equity in education. She has been involved in the new pilot Engineering Math course at CU-Boulder since the start.Dr. Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder Jacquelyn Sullivan is founding co-director of the Engineering Plus