given access to the VR intervention materials, to allow for ethical distributionof the potential knowledge and benefit of the intervention. Each school recruited 11th grade students to participate, who were then randomlyassigned to treatment (n = 59) or control conditions (n = 32). Students in the study werepredominantly from School 1 (45%) and School 2 (39%), with School 3 having the smallestsample (16%). Students in this study were predominately White (64%), with 18% being Black orAfrican American, 8% Asian, 1% American Indian or Alaskan Native, with one student selectingNative Hawaiin or Pacific Islander, and 8% choosing to self-identify. Self-identified responsesincluded Hispanic or Latino (four students), Middle Eastern (one student
promote work through public profiles like LinkedIn, ResearchGate, and Scholarly Commons. The workshop concluded with an exploration of sharing preprints and postprints ethically. • Area: Undergraduate Research • Guest: Assistant Director for Research and Instruction Services at the Hunt Library 4. Academic vs. Industry Research • Overview: This workshop explored differences between research in an academic setting versus industry, including how work is planned, executed, and disseminated. • Area: Undergraduate Research • Guests: Academic researcher in the field of occupational safety, industry researcher from the Ford Motor Company, and government researcher from the
5 Reading a Research Paper 6 Evaluating a Research Paper 7 Literature Search 8 Research Paper Difficult Concepts 9 Teaching Presentations 10 Experiments in CS/ECE and Data Visualization 11 Ethics 12 Giving Clear Talks 13 Teamwork 14 Proposal Peer Reviews 15 Final Lightning PresentationsAside from the major
research and professional skills, also known as a learning community3. To encourage and prepare students for graduate and professional education programs4. To enhance student learning and appreciation for (a) the ethical, legal, and societal aspects ofnanotechnology and (b) life-long learning which is absolutely critical in areas of emergingtechnology5. To create opportunities for students from various backgrounds, such as those fromunderrepresented groups, those attending community colleges as well as four-year institutions,students in their first or last year of undergraduate study, and those who attend colleges withweak research programs.6. To expand our outreach and build our learning community through the inclusion of highschool teachers who
participants indicated that the two-year break during COVID was stressful and chaotic,with very little opportunity to think about or incorporate ethical engineering or human centereddesign into lesson planning. To prepare for the immersion, the participants engaged with theGlobal STEM Research team in re-orientation sessions beginning January 2022. The originalevaluation plan included PhotoVoice for participants to share the immersion experience.However, while the participants were in-country for the immersion and after returning, onlinefatigue was evident in the participant's reflective responses, which were short and contained littledetail. In order to investigate a deeper understanding of the program impacts, the deliverablerequirement for
2.4 2.2 3.4 1.2 Interpreting research findings 3.4 2.2 4.2 2.0 Presenting research findings 2.8 2.6 4.2 1.6 Applying to graduate school 2.6 2.6 3.4 0.8 Ethics in science 2.8 2.4 3.6 1.0 Technical and scientific writing 2.8 2.6 3.4 1.0 Project management 2.4 2.4 2.8 0.4 Evaluating a research study 3.4 2.0 3.4 1.4 Fractional-order circuits and
engineeringbackgrounds, as well their hands-on research experience and working on a paper. However,many students felt there was not enough time in the course for research and writing. Othernegative experiences included feeling they did not understand the purpose of assignments on thecourse learning management system and other team members were not contributing. At thebeginning of the semester, assignments focused on ethics, teaming, how to do a literature reviewand document research, and other preliminary topics. Students wanted to dive right into theresearch rather than completing training and pre-research activities. Additionally, journalassignments requested that students reflect on their experiences weekly. Engineering students arenot accustomed to
concept maps were categorized intothemes and subthemes, which emerged through an iterative process as two coders categorized theterms. The themes were Engineering (with subthemes technical skills, conceptual development,prototyping & testing, and manufacturing & production), Business (with subthemes finance,market, operations, and project management), Society (with subthemes government & citizens,sustainability, ethics, and standards & codes), and General. Between Sections B and C, therewere no statistically significant differences in the pre- or post-course concept map structures orthematic contents. This indicates that the market simulation activity on its own (which took placein Section B but not Section C), without follow-up
they started their engineering education. This observationemphasizes the need for more early education about positive career expectations and the work ittakes to achieve the valued engineering career. While programs, like AcES, often focus onhelping students use academic resources, building cohorts to facilitate feelings of inclusion, andinteracting with faculty, mentors, and practicing engineers to facilitate the development ofpositive career expectations, perhaps there are additional characteristics that students need aswell. Perhaps first-year engineering programs should also consider ways to help students toadopt a growth mindset [12] and a strong work ethic to prepare them for the workload they willlikely experience. Students need to
/Factory. Table 2 Schedule for 2016 site program (SDS-Skill Development Seminar, RS-Research Seminar, GL-Group Lecture, PV-Plant Visit, CA-Cultural Activity) Week Action/Event Orientation and Information Week 1. Student registration 2. Walking tour of WSU campus and Midtown Detroit 3. WSU College of Engineering Dean’s and chairs’ overview of the college and 1 participating departments. 6/1-6/7 4. RS 1: Technical and Projects Overview 5. SDS 1: Introduction to Academic Research, Responsibility, and Ethics (by the Office of Undergraduate Research at WSU) 6. GL 1
andsocial validity (Gershenfeld, 2014). Objective parameters include both retention and performancedata, while subjective parameters include feelings of integration to the university environmentand perception of mentoring relationships, which are being gauged through survey instruments.Notably, the size of the population sample is within the range employed in some of the foremoststudies on mentoring in a college setting published to date (Frierson, Hargrove, & Lewis, 1994;Gershenfeld, 2014). This approach offers important advantages over a true randomizedexperiment, which has been associated with ethical concerns (Gershenfeld, 2014).Initial results of assessment: In terms of academic performance, participants in the research-center based
resolving wicked problems. Journal of agricultural and environmental ethics, 25, 467-484.SHEPHERD, A. & COSGRIF, B. 1998. Problem-based learning: A bridge between planning education and planning practice. Journal of Planning Education and Research, 17, 348-357.TOMKINSON, B., TOMKINSON, R., DOBSON, H. & ENGEL, C. 2008. Education for sustainable development– an inter‐disciplinary pilot module for undergraduate engineers and scientists. International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 1, 69-76. [1]
digital library, and professional development workshops such as the STEM Think Tank (Goal 1). D. Have their STEM interest sparked by using modern engineering tools and gaining new knowledge of engineering careers (Goal 2). E. Understand the social relevance and ethical implications of engineering activities related to manufacturing (human rights, environmental impact, etc.) (Goal 2). F. Share knowledge, ideas and concepts working on teams with professional and pre- service teachers, research mentors and industry partners (Goal 2). G. Acquire collaboration and networking possibilities through interaction with real-world engineering industry and government mentors and partners (Goal 3). H. Attain
. Severalapproacheshavebeenusedtoattempttobridgethisgap.Theapproachesincludepairingengineeringfacultywithfacultyfromotherdisciplinessuchasthesocialsciences,liberalarts,andpeacestudiestodevelopcontentandtolearnformeachother.Inaddition,avarietyof“FacultyEmpowermentWorkshops”wereoffered.Faculty Empowermentworkshops are events dedicated to providing the faculty with preparation needed to effectivelyteach professional skills such as teamwork, communication, social impact, and ethics. Thesealso include discussions of effective pedagogies (e.g. active learning, or project-based learning)and innovative approaches such as incorporating everyday examples. Three FacultyEmpowerment Workshops were held during the past year, which include:• Teaching Student Teams This workshop, from Matthew Ohland at Purdue University, was designed to help faculty design, implement, and evaluate positive
projects they face as professionals. Dr. Koretsky is one of the founding members of the Center for Lifelong STEM Education Research at OSU.Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University Michelle Bothwell is an Associate Professor of Bioengineering at Oregon State University. Her teaching and research bridge ethics, social justice and engineering with the aim of cultivating an inclusive and socially just engineering profession.Dr. Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University Dr. Montfort is an Assistant Professor in the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engi- neering at Oregon State UniversityDr. Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington Professor of Learning Sciences & Human DevelopmentDr. Susannah C
associate professor of electrical engineering at Kettering University. Dr. Finelli’s current research interests include student resistance to active learning, faculty adoption of evidence-based teaching practices, the use of technology and innovative pedagogies on student learning and success, and the impact of a flexible classroom space on faculty teaching and student learning. She also led a project to develop a taxonomy for the field of engineering education research, and she was part of a team that studied ethical decision-making in engineering students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Introduction and Assessment of iNewton for the Engaged Learning of
include funding opportunities for students who starttheir engineering studies at ECU and students who elect to begin their engineering studies at acommunity college. Currently 23% of seniors scheduled to graduate from the engineeringprogram at ECU in either May or December 2018 began their college experience at a communitycollege. It has been observed that transfer students tend to be more mature than many of thestudents who started as freshmen and have a very strong work ethic. This makes transferstudents, who have proven they are capable of completing college course for two years, lessrisky investments for scholarship funds. In the 2015-16 academic year, 49% of bachelor’sdegree recipients had been previously enrolled in two-year public
classrooms andprovided with opportunities to visualize what process skills look like in student interactions andstudent written work.IntroductionIt is generally recognized that students need to become proficient in skills that help themoptimize their education in active learning environments and prepare them to be successful in theworkplace. Recent National Research Council (NRC) reports [1, 2] focused on undergraduateeducation in STEM fields noted that current global challenges require people working in sciencefields to be skilled in solving problems, reasoning, communication, and collaboration withpeople in other disciplines. In a similar fashion, the engineering community listed teamwork,communication, and ethics/professionalism as being critical
director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and associate professor of electrical engineering at Kettering University. Dr. Finelli’s current research interests include student resistance to active learning, faculty adoption of evidence-based teaching practices, the use of technology and innovative pedagogies on student learning and success, and the impact of a flexible classroom space on faculty teaching and student learning. She also led a project to develop a taxonomy for the field of engineering education research, and she was part of a team that studied ethical decision-making in engineering students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018
- Year Students as of 2009 The reasons for the low retention in the minority undergraduate students were identified in the literature as lack of academic preparedness, campus climate, lack of commitment to educational goals and the institution, problems in social and academic integration and the lack of financial support [5]. The authors’ institution, the only HBCU with the Water Resources Management and Environmental Engineering majors, has a professional and ethical obligation to change this situation by providing financial support and academic guidance through the faculty and peer mentorship to the African American students, especially the female students from the low-income families. In addition, the department
policies. Currently, the federal government is threatening to rescind theDeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Consequently, at the time ofsubmission, there was more disagreement than consensus regarding DACA recipients andimmigration policies in general.This political climate is important because SCC is located in a state with a large population ofDACA recipients and a large population of immigrants. When creating the recruitment survey,our research group initially wanted to ask questions about US citizenship, but given the largeimmigrant population at our study site, ethics, and overall empathy, we decided not to includethis question on the survey. Additionally, we believe that this political climate might influencesome students
neuroscience, growth mindset, engi- neering ethics, and race and gender in engineering. In general, she is always excited to learn new things and work with motivated individuals from diverse backgrounds to improve the experiences of people at any level in engineering education.Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. She earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Ohio State and earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Her research interests focus on the intersection between motivation and identity of undergraduate and graduate students, first-year
to share these developed skill sets within their tribal and urban communities.Activities and presentations the IOU-NA students participate in include 1) Native NationsInstitute: Workshop on Tribal Governance, 2) Laser Radiation Safety Training, 3) Chemical LabSafety Training, 4) Research Ethics Training, 5) Optics Research Workshop, 6) Sloan ScholarSpeaker Series, 7) Research Plan and Lab Notebook Training, 8) Kathryn Kellner PresentationSkill Lecture, 9) Dr. Julius Yellowhair, Sandia National Labs Presentation, 10) Joshua John,Raytheon Presentation, 11) GRE Preparation Course, 12) GRE Tutoring Sessions 13) GRE FinalReview, 14) Graduate School Symposium, 15) Don Asher’s “Getting into Grad School”Seminar, 16) Performing Research on
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Kettering University. Dr. Finelli’s current research interests include student resistance to active learning, faculty adoption of evidence-based teaching practices, the use of technology and innovative pedagogies on student learning and success, and the impact of a flexible classroom space on faculty teaching and student learning. She also led a project to develop a taxonomy for the field of engineering education research, and she was part of a team that studied ethical decision-making in engineering students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Continued Assessment of i-Newton for the Engaged Learning of
UAVs in indoor environments for search and rescue missions.III. Professional Development of ParticipantsAs reported previously,1 we continued with the professional development of the participants.Several workshops were conducted during the course of the program that included Ethics inEngineering and Science, Graduate School Application Process and Financial Support, ResumeBuilding, Improving Oral and Written Presentation Skills, and Industry Careers. These workshopshad direct impact on the success of the students as discussed below. In addition, the participantshad an opportunity to tour the facilities of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) and NASAArmstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). Both NGC and NASA AFRC are
change, particularly in higher education; learning in the workplace; curricular and pedagogical development; and the preparation of professionals for social justice goals.Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University Michelle Bothwell is an Associate Professor of Bioengineering at Oregon State University. Her teaching and research bridge ethics, social justice and engineering with the aim of cultivating an inclusive and socially just engineering profession.Dr. Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University Dr. Montfort is an Assistant Professor in the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engi- neering at Oregon State UniversityDr. Ed LeRoy Michor, Oregon State University Ed is currently a postdoctoral scholar
, underrepresented students and engages time assisting the McNair Scholars Program at Cal Poly Pomona.Ms. Suzanna Conrad, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Suzanna Conrad is the Head of Digital Services & Technology in the University Library at Cal Poly Pomona. Suzanna obtained her MLIS from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 2011 and her MBA from the University of East London in 2006. Suzanna provides leadership for the planning, implementation, and support of digital collections and services for the University Library. Suzanna is the Convener for the ACRL Digital Curation Interest Group. Suzanna’s research interests include human- computer interaction, scholarly communication, and ethics in
requiresteaming, creative problem solving, ethics, and written and oral communication. All of the ENGR1110 sections place significant emphasis on providing students a positive engineering designexperience and cultivating an awareness of the engineering profession. Each department teachesone or more sections of ENGR 1110 and students are encouraged to take the section offered bythe program they believe they want to major in. Total semester enrollments approximate 500students, but individual sections vary from 20 to 130 students depending on the semester anddiscipline. An overarching aim of ENGR 1110 is to increase the likelihood students will remaininterested in engineering while taking predominantly math, science, and general curriculumcourses. Research
; demonstrating a positiveattitude toward injury prevention and environmental protection; and regulatory and specialinterests.Desired skill sets or knowledgeParticipants were asked to identify skill sets or knowledge they wish new technicians orengineers had that they don't currently have. The most commonly mentioned needs included: Programmable logic controller (PLC) and robot controller programming Soft skills, such as work ethics, customer service, effective communication, conflict resolution, time management, project management Troubleshooting Safe working practices Electrical knowledge - basic single and three phase electrical knowledge; higher voltage power; electric motors and drivesAlso mentioned were CNC
capital facility projects: The Construction Industry Institute. [6] Seager, T., Selinger, E., and Wiek, A. (2011). “Sustainable Engineering Science for Resolving Wicked Problems.” Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics. 10.1007/s10806-011-9342-2. [7] Shepherd, A., and Cosgrif, B. (1998). “Problem-Based Learning: A Bridge between Planning Education and Planning Practice.” Journal of Planning Education and Research, 17(4), 348-357. 10.1177/0739456X9801700409. [8] Tomkinson, B., Tomkinson, R., Dobson, H., and Engel, C. (2008). “Education for Sustainable Development – an Inter-Disciplinary Pilot Module for Undergraduate Engineers and Scientists.” International Journal of Sustainable