Paper ID #38724Analysis of Learning Assistants’ Beliefs of Status and Their Role asStatus InterventionistsHarpreet Auby, Tufts University Harpreet is a graduate student in Chemical Engineering and STEM Education. He works with Dr. Milo Koretsky and helps study the role of learning assistants in the classroom as well as machine learning applications within educational research and evaluation. He is also involved in projects studying the uptake of the Concept Warehouse. His research interests include chemical engineering education, learning sciences, and social justice.Dr. Milo Koretsky, Tufts University Milo Koretsky is
experience in software engineering, mobile communications, cloud computing, and Internet applications. He currently serves as director of Software Engineering, Cloud and Mobile Computing Lab (SotCom Lab), and guides student research and entrepreneurship projects. At the same time, Dr. Sun is also the founder of Coding Mind, an ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Paper ID #41784 technology educational startup that promotes Computer Science education for K-12 students. Prior to founding Coding Minds, Dr. Sun also co-founded Ziiio, an indoor navigation startup based on mobile technology. Dr
Paper ID #34521The SEECRS Scholar Academy at Whatcom Community College: Three Co-hortsof S-STEM Scholarships LaterEric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College Eric Davishahl holds an MS degree in mechanical engineering and serves as associate professor and engineering program coordinator at Whatcom Community College. His teaching and research interests include developing, implementing and assessing active learning instructional strategies and auto-graded online homework. Eric has been a member of ASEE since 2001. He currently serves as awards chair for the Pacific Northwest Section and was the recipient of the 2008 Section
Paper ID #16157EarSketch: An Authentic, STEAM-Based Approach to Computing Educa-tionDr. Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology Roxanne Moore is currently a Research Engineer at Georgia Tech with appointments in the school of Mechanical Engineering and the Center for Education Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Computing (CEISMC). She is involved with engineering education innovations from K-12 up to the collegiate level. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2012.Mr. Douglas Edwards, Georgia Institute of Technology Douglas Edwards is a K-12 Science Technology Engineering
having a personal connection with her advisor,“sometime last year, I was really sick and had to be in the hospital for some time and my advisor 6and his wife were there for me in that period.” Feeling supported throughout these difficultexperiences can lessen the toll that these difficulties have on advisees’ mental health. Many Black and Latinx doctoral women wrote about the invaluable impact this aspect ofpsychosocial support had on them. For example, Luz, a Latinx woman in Engineering, noted, “Iam very grateful for all the support he has given me. It gives me peace of mind that I can usuallycount on him to help me get through rough patches
Paper ID #33521Team-Teaching a Project-Based First-Year Seminar in PandemicDr. Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University Yanjun Yan is an Associate Professor in Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. Her research interests include engineering education, swarm robotics, statistical signal processing, and swarm intelligence.Dr. Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University Dr. Jack holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s and Ph.D. in Mechanical En- gineering from the University of Western Ontario. He is currently a Distinguished Professor and Director of the School of
Paper ID #14535Employability Skills in BIM for Construction Managers: Recommendationsfor EducationDr. Joseph A Raiola III, Central Connecticut State University Joseph A. Raiola III, Ph.D. completed his Ph.D. in Technology Management with a Specialization in Construction Management. His dissertation focus was diffusion of Building Information Modeling into the construction industry. He has served the engineering educational community as a Secondary School Department Head, Adjunct Professor, Teacher of Technology and Assistant Principal of an Urban School district. In addition, Dr. Raiola serves as part of the adjunct team at
Paper ID #30656An Investigation Into How Students Spend Their Time During Study BreaksMr. Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo Mr. Christopher Rennick received his B.A.Sc., Honours Electrical Engineering in 2007 and his M.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 2009, both from the University of Windsor, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Chris is currently a PhD student in Management Sciences at the University of Waterloo. Since 2010, he has been employed with the University of Waterloo, in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada as teaching staff.Dr. Carol Hulls P.Eng., University of Waterloo Dr. Carol Hulls, P.Eng. is a Continuing
Arts in Education from UTEP. She has led and co-led numerous grants from corporate foundations and state and federal agencies, and has numerous publications in refereed journals and edited books. Her research interests include communities of practice, gender, transformative learning, and identity.Elaine HamptonMary K. RoyTomas SandovalAndrea Villagomez ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Using Academic Controversy in a Computer Science Undergraduate Leadership Course An Effective Approach to Examine Ethical Issues in Computer Science EducationAbstractThe technology field today, with continually emerging social media and communicationplatforms, is
Paper ID #31635Applications of Linear Algebra applied to Big Data AnalyticsDr. Rajendran Swamidurai, Alabama State University Dr. Rajendran Swamidurai is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Alabama State University. He received his BE in 1992 and ME in 1998 from the University of Madras, and PhD in Computer Science and Software Engineering from Auburn University in 2009. He is an IEEE senior Member.Dr. Cadavious M Jones, Dr. Cadavious M. Jones is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Alabama State University. He received his BS in 2006 and MS in 2008 from Alabama State University, and PhD in Mathematics
Paper ID #44821Decoding Challenges in Organizing Innovation Competitions and Programs:A Thematic Analysis of Interviews with OrganizersFay Berig, Pennsylvania State University, BerksDr. Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus Sadan Kulturel-Konak is a professor of Management Information Systems and the director of the Flem- ming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Center at Penn State Berks. She received her Ph.D.in Industrial and Systems Engineering (Auburn Univ.)Dr. Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus Dr. Abdullah Konak is a Distinguished Professor
Newark Public Schools. Her latest endeavors have introduced an increase in the number and quality of STEM-related opportunities with the Orange Public Schools as the Director of Mathematics and Science; expanding opportunities to underrep- resented populations of students to participate in STEM-focused offerings such as Robotics, engineering courses, and high-impact summer camps. In an effort to further ready students for college success through new models for learning, Dr. Powell, in collaboration with district leads, post-secondary partners, and industry experts founded by the STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges. The Academy is a fully integrated STEM education model that uses engineering design, mathematical
Paper ID #25423Work in Progress: A Web-Based Tool to Assess Computational ThinkingProf. Alka R. Harriger, Purdue University Alka Harriger joined the faculty of the Computer and Information Technology Department (CIT) in 1982 and is currently a Professor of CIT. For the majority of that time, she taught software development courses. From 2008-2014, she led the NSF-ITEST funded SPIRIT (Surprising Possibilities Imagined and Real- ized through Information Technology) project. From 2013-2018, she co-led with Prof. Brad Harriger the NSF-ITEST funded TECHFIT (Teaching Engineering Concepts to Harness Future Innovators and
foundations and state and federal agencies, and has numerous publications in refereed journals and edited books. Her research interests include communities of practice, gender, transformative learning, and identity.Dr. Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting Dr. Sarah Hug is Director of Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting. Dr. Hug earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research and evaluation efforts focus on learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with a special interest in communities of practice, creativity, and experiences of underrepresented groups in these fields across multiple contexts.Dr. Heather Thiry, Golden
Paper ID #11657”Leaning In” by Leaving the Lab: Building Graduate Community throughFacilitated Book DiscussionsDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing
B.S. in Computer Engineering from Xavier University of Louisiana and an M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership from Lamar University.Dr. Carrie A. Obenland, Rice University Dr. Obenland is the Assistant Director for Outreach and Research at the Rice Office of STEM Engage- ment. She as her PhD in Chemistry from Rice University, as well as her Masters. Her graduate work was focused on chemical education. She earned her BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.Mr. Roger Ramirez, Rice University I am currently the Assistant Director for Mathematics at the Rice Office of STEM Engagement where I co-facilitate the Applied Mathematics Program!. I also lead a student program called Introduction to Research
Paper ID #34370Virtual Internships: Accelerating Opportunity Through DisruptionMs. Lynn Merritt Ekstedt, Oregon State University Ms. Lynn M. Ekstedt is an Employer Relations Manager in the Oregon State University College of En- gineering, where she supports student-employer engagement and the college strategic plan as it relates to student placement in both entry-level and internship positions and experiential learning opportunities. Ms. Ekstedt has worked in this capacity in the university setting for over 7 years. She also has over 15 years of experience working as an engineer, primarily with small electronics
Paper ID #37332Graduate student myths: interpreting the Ph.D. student experiencethrough the lens of social media, memes, and stereotypesMs. Julie M. Rieland, University of Michigan Julie received her B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from University of Michigan in 2018. She is now at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where she is finishing out her PhD in the Macromolecular Science and Engineering Program. She is just starting research in the area of engineering education with an interest in mental health and culture.Shamalee Goonetilleke, University of MichiganMs. Sarah Jane Bork, University of Michigan Sarah
. Overall, oralexaminations are a viable approach to assessment, even in large engineering undergraduateclassrooms. Despite the common perception that oral examinations may cause more stress thantraditional written exams, our results show that with the instructional team’s mindful approachesin providing proper stress management strategies for mitigating perceived stress, oralexaminations may lead to even less stress levels in students compared to that of written exams.AcknowledgementsThis work was supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF-2044472). Any opinions,findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of theauthor(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. We
stretch my mind, think onmy feet, think outside of the box especially because I had to find ways to communicate withpeople who had a language and cultural barrier. And I had to trust that I was doing my jobcorrectly on my own. These are all skills that will be useful going into my career.” Anotherstudent shared how the program has impacted them not only on a personal, but also professionallevel: “I learned different terms and phrases in Spanish and had so much fun talking with someof the translators we had that I’m much more open to traveling internationally for similarprojects. It’ll probably help advance my career (through this international experience), but it alsoimproves and shapes me as a person” (School of Engineering Student, Dominican
Paper ID #39837What Is Intercultural Communication Competence and Why We Need toTalkAbout It: A Call for Awareness among STEM FacultyCamila Olivero-Araya, The Ohio State University Camila is a PhD student in Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on the areas of faculty development and faculty well-being. Prior to this, Camila earned her B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad Cat´olica de la Sant´ısima Concepci´on in Chile.Dr. Julie P. Martin, The Ohio State University Julie P. Martin is the Assistant Vice President for Research and Team Talent Development in the Office
work, she developed and validated a new interdisci- plinary assessment in the context of carbon cycling for high school and college students using Item Re- sponse Theory. She is also interested in developing robotics-embedded curricula and teaching practices in a reform-oriented approach. Currently, a primary focus of her work at New York University is to guide the development of new lessons and instructional practices for a professional development program under a DR K-12 research project funded by NSF.Dr. Vikram Kapila, New York University Vikram Kapila is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering (NYU Tandon), where he directs a Mechatronics, Controls, and Robotics Laboratory, a
- stand and disrupt the ways in which socially constructed identities allow for the reproduction of social inequality, with a focus on understanding the ways institutions of higher education and other social struc- tures challenge or uphold hegemonic environments in which majority populations accumulate power that harms students underrepresented in certain contexts. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 “We’re learning like everyone else”: Best Practices from Men AlliesAbstract This paper examines the motivations, perceptions, and experiences of men faculty whoidentify as allies for undergraduate women in engineering. As men represent the majority inengineering, efforts to
Paper ID #13362Entering the First Year of a Multi-disciplinary, Hands-on, Competency-BasedLearning Experience: Hopes and concerns of students, parents and facultyDr. Marisa Exter, Purdue University Marisa Exter is an Assistant Professor of Learning Design and Technology in the College of Education at Purdue University. Dr. Exter’s research aims to provide recommendations to improve or enhance university-level design and technology programs (such as Instructional Design, Computer Science, and Engineering). Some of her previous research has focused on software designers’ formal and non-formal educational experiences and use
Paper ID #31800Power of visibilityDr. Tina Smilkstein, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Dr. Tina Smilkstein received her MS and PhD from UC Berkeley in 2003 and 2007 respectively. Her undergraduate work was done at Nanzan University in Nagoya Japan. After spending time in industry in Japan she returned to the US and did her graduate work. Her main interests are in integrated circuits and medical technology. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020THE POWER of VISIBILTYABSTRACT:This paper discusses feedback from students on visibility, events to make students
, Frederick Community CollegeAubrey Allen Smith, Montgomery CollegeChristine McCauslinDr. Isaac N Mills, Mount Saint Mary CollegeJeffrey SimmonsKraig E Sheetz ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Preliminary Results from Community Colleges Collaborating in STEMAbstractC3STEM: Community Colleges Collaborating in STEM is an S-STEM Track 2 National ScienceFoundation grant, started in fall of 2020, that has established pre- and post-transfer support, co-curricular,and career development activities for supporting recruitment, retention, and student success in STEM.Specifically, C3STEM uses institutional partnerships between community colleges and small
, prevention and translational science, public health, adolescent and young adult risk-taking decision-making and behaviors, stress reactivity, and mindfulness-based programs. She adopts c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Paper ID #28512 a collaborative approach to research and evaluation projects; collectively, she and her colleagues have re- ceived funding from local, state, and federal agencies. She has authored or co-authored over 50 articles published in top-tired journals, over 100 scholarly presentations, and over 200 technical and evaluation reports. Dr. Dariotis is committed to
in careers in evaluation. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Using Data Science to Create an Impact on a City Life and to Encourage Students from Underserved Communities to Get into STEM.Abstract:In this paper, we introduce a novel methodology for teaching Data Science courses at New YorkCity College of Technology, CUNY (CityTech). This methodology has been designed to engageour diverse student body. CityTech is an urban, commuter, HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution)school with 34% Hispanic and 29% Black students. 61% of our students come from householdswith an income of less than $30,000. Thus, many students in our college come from the NewYork City
education, guided numerous Women in Center for Research Advancing With a sharp focus on big-picture Ershela is now channeling her Engineering (WIE) and Minority Racial Equity, Justice, and thinking and a gift for fostering expertise to researching the Engineering Programs (MEP) to Sociotechnical Innovation Centered collaborative connections, she has everyday experiences of those within thrive in today’s competitive in Engineering (RARE JUSTICE) and redefined how clients approach the equity spectrum. As an industry landscape. With a deep an Assistant Professor of creativity in their daily lives, leader, she is
College of Education and the University of Michigan’s Marsal Family School of Education. His research focuses on college education issues associated with racially minoritized students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Fostering Tomorrow's STEM Entrepreneurs: Insights from an Innovative STEM Program Promoting Equity-Centered EntrepreneurshipABSTRACT:The representation of Black students in STEM entrepreneurship remains disproportionately low,with only 2% of Black recipients of science and engineering PhDs in 2017 pursuingentrepreneurial careers. This disparity is compounded by systemic barriers faced by entrepreneursof color, including limited access to entrepreneurship