infrastructure development and redevelopment, and the associated trillion-dollar cost,will be addressed by civil engineers. In that regard, there are two areas in which a civilengineering education can make change, namely: Reinforce the links between the core curriculum and the practice of civil engineering. Develop within the student a stronger integration between the technical and the non- technical subjects. Reinforce the concepts of public responsibility, of service in an elected office.Concluding RemarksIn this paper, the authors have documented the relationship between an education in civilengineering and the need for individuals with liberal education in the 21st century workplace.They have concluded that a
engineering is an up-to-date issue and is a topic of internationaldiscussions. US, European and Asian researches suggested many innovative ideas that allowfor better international engineering interaction and students’ readiness for the open world [1],[3], [6], [8], [9]. For example corporate education presented by Herman Schneider more thana hundred years ago was successfully implemented as the option for students to gain secondlanguage proficiency and international job experience [3]. Page 26.425.2 Leading Russian universities also take part in the global integration process. Thenumber of international students is increasing from year to year
formation of anengineering identity is an area of increasing interest in engineering education research due to itslink to student retention, particularly for those underrepresented in the profession.In addition, industry demands that engineering graduates possess improved abilities tocommunicate in a variety of mediums and cross-culturally. Improved integration of writing intothe technical curriculum could serve as a concrete method to develop these critical skills andattributes while potentially improving student retention. Despite these numerous benefits andefforts to increase engineering writing through efforts like Writing Across the Curriculum, it seemsmost engineering programs do little to engage their students in meaningful writing. This
, and Mathematics(STEM) Ability Awareness program. This work in progress is part of a STEMGROW program [1]that is informed by a theory-to-practice model [2] and uses a funds of knowledge framework [3].The goal is to bring together students already studying STEM fields and learn more about howthey can serve as an an inspiration not only for future students with disabilities, but for all allstudents at EPCC, UTEP, in STEM-fields and beyond. Our work centers on our students’ self-efficacy development and growth pathways. Therefore, we ground our project in the Model of Co-Curricular Support (MCCS) [4], whereby it is posited that there exist four main areas in whichstudents become integrated and educationally engaged within the university. The MCCS
approach. Embedding AI literacy seamlessly into existing curricula requires aninterdisciplinary strategy that covers technological competencies and delves into AI's ethical andsocietal implications [4]. This approach underscores the critical role of educators, who mustreceive robust professional development in AI to guide their students effectively. Furthermore,collaborative curriculum development emerges as a critical theme, advocating for a participatoryprocess involving educators, policymakers, and AI experts. This collaborative effort aims to co-design AI educational programs that are both relevant and forward-looking, preparing studentsfor a future where AI is an integral part of various sectors.To have the participation of the stakeholders
assist teachers with student engagement, helping them to be successful throughout the STEM pipeline. A few of these key areas include enhancing student’s spatial abilities (k-12 and higher education), integrating ser- vice learning into the classroom, implementing new instructional methodologies, and design optimization using additive manufacturing.Dr. Charles D. Eggleton, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dr. Charles Dionisio Eggleton is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Uni- versity of Maryland Baltimore County. He has twenty-two years of experience teaching theoretical and laboratory courses in thermo-fluids to undergraduate students and was Department Chair from 2011 - 2017
improve their conceptualization of STEM identity, as well as the classroom practices used to promote the STEM identity of women undergraduates • Engineering programs must consider how to integrate the BSSI model postulated by Collins (2018) in their curriculum as it proved to be a useful tool for organizing and communicating ideas about STEM identity, its intersection with gender and racial/ethnic identity, and asset‐based thinkingThe findings reveal the importance of creating engineering faculty development programmingdesigned to improve their conceptualization of STEM identity, as well as the classroom practicesused to promote the STEM identity of women students—this study indicated there is
identity as an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and the vital role HSIs play in improving access to education and advancing equity for historically underserved students. He is the PI of the project ”Information Systems meet Cultural Competencies (IS-CUCO),” an NSF-funded project aiming to integrate cultural, linguistic, data, and infrastructure factors into Information Systems that provide access to food-security services such as food pantries. He is also a Co-PI of a DoE Title V grant titled ”City Tech STEM Success Collaborative,” which seeks to improve retention, graduation, and workforce readiness of Hispanic and low-income STEM-interested students by strengthening and coordinating academic and support programs for
; Exposition, 2014.[9] R.D. Burke, C.L. Dancz, K. J. Ketchman, M.M. Bilec, T.H. Boyer, C. Davidson, A.E. Landis, and K. Parrish, “Faculty Perspectives on Sustainability Integration in Undergraduate Civil and Environmental Engineering Curriculum,” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 144(3), 2018.[10] D.L. Bondhegan, S.J. Komisar, and R. O’Neill, “Assessing Achievement of Sustainability Skills in the Environmental and Civil Engineering Curriculum,” Proceedings of the 2016 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2016.[11] J.M. Stache, J.P. Hanus, and J. Gonser, “Assessing Sustainability in Design in an Infrastructure Course through Project
having all learning be teacher-directed.The newer, and/or more professionally isolated teachers expressed gratitude that they had achance to observe expert teachers during the first PD session. All the teachers appreciatedtalking with peers across disciplines about teaching and being given a successful methodologyfor integrating app development into their curriculum. Five teachers reported that their teachingwill be forever changed by what they learned and observed in the PD. Some representativequotes include: • “I learned how to be organized especially when teaching something completely foreign. Also to look at all the different learners and tailor my approach. There was something in it for each level of computing knowledge. I
, humanitarian practice, peace, and sustainability. We have developed thesematerials to support our Mechanical (ME), Electrical (EE), Integrated (IntE), and Industrial &Systems Engineering (ISyE) degree programs. New courses include Engineering and SocialJustice, Engineering Peace, Community-Based Participatory Apprenticeship, User-CenteredDesign, and an Integrated Approach to Electrical Engineering. Modules or other content havebeen incorporated in courses including Circuits, Materials Science, Operations Research, SixSigma - Process Improvement, and Robotics. Existing courses in the curriculum whichincorporate materials designed to help students become Changemaking Engineers byincorporating sociotechnical elements are summarized in Table 1
. More equipment has been procured for civil materials and faculty are currentlybuilding up the introduction to environmental engineering laboratory course with a largepurchase of equipment at the start of the fall 2015 semester.The other major concern was to require a third natural science course in the curriculum.Chemistry and physics, each with two courses, are integral to the curriculum. It was determinedthat biology could be used as that third science course. Fortunately for this accreditation cycle,transcripts for all six initial graduates indicated that the students had taken a biology course. Forall current and future students, an immediate curriculum change was instituted to requirebiology. In the future, the third science course may be
Reflections On Four Approaches Taken At Rensselaer,” presented at the 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2009, p. 14.1386.1-14.1386.16. Accessed: Jan. 30, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/sustainability-as-an-integrative-lens-for-engineering-education-initial-re flections-on-four-approaches-taken-at-rensselaer[6] J. L. Aurandt and E. C. Butler, “Sustainability Education: Approaches for Incorporating Sustainability into the Undergraduate Curriculum,” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, vol. 137, no. 2, pp. 102–106, Apr. 2011, doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943-5541.0000049.[7] D. M. Riley, “Pushing the Boundaries of Mass and Energy: Sustainability and Social Justice
critical in Historically BlackColleges/Universities (HBCUs). Based at an HBCU-designated school with extensive support from the National ScienceFoundation (NSF), we have studied the phenomenon of the gap between our expectations andstudent performance in the mathematical competencies and preparation for advanced coursework[57-59]. As observed, such weaknesses connect to the level of student academic engagement –both inside and outside of the classroom. This study, attempting to address student weaknesses byaddressing low academic engagement levels, led to the design and exploration of the Knowledgeand Curriculum Integration Ecosystem” (KACIE), in which a framework that organizes research-based principles from the learning sciences and from
modern engineering tasks [1][2][3]. This paper introduces an innovative PBL approach implemented in one-credit mechanicalengineering labs at Fairfield University. Our primary aim is to bridge the theoretical-practicaldivide by integrating PBL into the curriculum, thereby enhancing student engagement andequipping them for contemporary engineering challenges. The approach's implementation,outcomes, and pedagogical benefits are explored through a detailed case study, providinginsights into its potential to transform mechanical engineering education. The effectiveness of PBL in enhancing learning outcomes, fostering student engagement,and cultivating essential engineering competencies is well-documented. Research has shown thatPBL deepens
Technical Education (CTE) programs.However, mere availability of 3DP is not enough for teachers to fully utilize its potential in theirclassrooms. While basic 3DP skills can be obtained through a few hours of training, the basictraining is insufficient to ensure effective teaching Engineering Design Process (EDP) at the highschool level. To address this problem, this project develops an EDP course tightly integrated with3DP for preservice teachers (PST) who are going to enter the workforce in high schools.Engineering design process (EDP) has become an essential part for preservice teachers (PST),especially for high school STEM. 3DP brought transformative change to EDP which is an iterativeprocess that needs virtual/physical prototyping. The new PST
, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)An integral component of the study was the examination of DEI efforts within the course toensure a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Efforts to create an inclusive classroomenvironment were complemented by curriculum development initiatives designed to reflect awide range of perspectives, ensuring that content was relevant and accessible to all students.Active recruitment strategies targeted students from underrepresented groups in engineering,fostering a richer, more diverse learning community. Furthermore, the deliberate formation ofdiverse student teams was pivotal in promoting multidisciplinary collaboration and knowledgeexchange, enhancing the learning experience. The involvement of a diverse array of
multidisciplinary team setting where “(1) each team member serves in awell-defined role in the team; (2) each team member brings a particular expertise to bear insolving the problem; and (3) the scope of the problem is sufficiently broad that no one teammember could successfully solve the problem alone [8, p. 20].”ABET addressed the liberal arts through a professional component by requiring “a generaleducation component that complements the technical content of the curriculum and is consistentwith the program and institution objectives [6, p. 2].” ABET directed that program outcomesand student assessments demonstrate that some of the skills related to the liberal arts as having:(1) “an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility”; and to (2
forsuccess. The overall experience focused on process and included opportunities forrehearsals, feedback, and ongoing enhancements. The projects required a final presentationto be delivered in a virtual conference at the completion of the program.The undergraduate mentors were an integral component of the curriculum design. Theyworked daily with the high school lab assistants and developed working relationships thatsupported student success through tutoring of physics course content, ongoing guidance onprojects and designing additional activities to further develop skills and areas of knowledge.STEM LeadershipThe Bringing STEM to Life: Work Integrated Learning program also works to address issuesaround STEM leadership by constructing work embedded
to:CLICK1. Develop and direct bold large-scale initiatives that engage College of Engineering(CoE) (~300) faculty, (~240) staff, and (~6,000) students, and build literacy around,diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts CLICK2. Establish new programs based on promising practices that complement existingprograms CLICK3. Develop, design, implement, and evaluate professional, career, and skillsdevelopment trainings, workshops, and other activities that increase interactionsamong students, staff, and faculty to improve climate – one example is thedevelopment of an equity minded syllabi for faculty CLICK4. Support faculty in the integration of DEI principles in their teaching, research, andservice
expectations. Middle school studentsparticipating in appropriate mentoring activities are more likely to be interested in STEM areasand have a greater chance of choosing an engineering or technology related discipline whilepursuing higher education. Middle school curriculum-based classroom activities do not provideessential STEM related learning experiences and hands-on practice. Non-traditional settingssuch as through after school activities in community centers can provide the necessary impetus.Providing mentorship at such after-school centers by university students pursuing engineeringcourses can provide a useful resource that can build mutual confidence of both the universitystudents and that of the middle schools children. Robotics is an
conduct analysis of their own results. Students work in groups and are given 12 – 13 weeks to complete the given task independently. We believe that this shift from a traditional, passive learning approach towards an active learning will not only increase students’ engagement and achievement of learning outcomes but also train our students to take ownership of their learning and embrace self-directed learning practices [6], [7], [8]. 4.1.3 Solidworks/CAD/AutoCAD A new Digital Design Lab was proposed during the curriculum revamp exercise. It aims to familiarise students with design concepts and digital tools that are available in virtual design of engineering parts or components. Apart from learning how to use Solidworks and CAD
question,estimating the scope of the project, writing an acceptable statement of work, completing theproject, and delivering results that could be readily disseminated.The undergraduate engineering curriculum at our institution has built-in project-basedcornerstone, sophomore, and senior capstone design courses. The master of engineering is a 30credit course-only program. By leveraging these two curricula, we developed a successfulmultidisciplinary modeling course where key learning outcomes strengthen student readiness toperform research. This paper describes the evolution of our overall strategy to overcomechallenges and put solutions in place. An overview of the course is presented in the context ofhow the pedagogy of student research has
advocates for change in their future careers. Hatchery Units are onecredit courses that are designed to address gaps in students’ technical knowledge identified bylocal industry, infuse ethics and social justice in the undergraduate computer science curriculum,and build communities of practice while providing a more streamlined integration experience fortransfer students to the program. Guided by Rawl’s [33] theory of social justice, the team willwork with students and faculty to create an environment that is welcoming and supportive for allundergraduate CS students and encourage graduates of the program to work to promote thesevalues as future computer science professionals. The development of these values will bepromoted by building communities
curriculum since the fall of 2018, as atransferable and scalable implementation. However, it is important to note the preliminarynature of this work, and the need for further course build-up and analysis. Overall, empatheticdispositions in engineering students can be cultivated by asking them to empathize in theirproblem-solving endeavors. Further, the humanities with integrated STEM problem-solving canprovide optimal gains in empathic dispositions for engineering students.Implications from this preliminary work do show promise. The simple implementation of askingstudents to empathize before or during the problem-solving process could be a simple addition tocurrent engineering curriculum and design. Further, the process of writing should be
, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Srinivas Dustker is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research interests include community engaged learning, integration of service-learning in undergraduate engineering cur- riculum, faculty development, curriculum development, education policy and technology integration in engineering education. He received his Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering and Manage- ment from B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India and his Master of Science in Industrial and Operations Engineering from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States. American c Society for
prioritized research type by the NSF [3]. Compelling problem-driven anddeep cross-discipline integration are the two compiling characteristics of convergence research.Convergence engineering education is similar to interdisciplinary engineering education in that studentscross disciplinary boundaries and develop integrated knowledge. Different from interdisciplinaryengineering education, convergence engineering education emphasizes not only the growth of students’interdisciplinary knowledge and skills but also their development of self-efficacy and soft skills. Robotics is an excellent tool for practice convergence education, and it is becoming a more and morepopular tool for not only college but also k-12 for teaching Science, Technology
Challenges was one of the first decisionswe made in revising this course. The Grand Challenges Scholars Program at FGCU had beenrecently approved, and an additional opportunity to further integrate the Grand Challenges intothe Engineering curriculum and promote the opportunity to encourage students to participate inthe scholars program was seen to be a positive. Furthermore, the Grand Challenges offered aplatform onto which almost any faculty across the College could integrate their areas of expertiseto the class. However, because we wanted the projects to remain student-driven, we didn’t wantto immediately present the Grand Challenges to the students and force their research into aspecific area. We wanted to regain the active learning component
Paper ID #43952Head, Heart, Hands: A Rubric for Creating Inclusive STEM Learning EnvironmentsDr. Meagan C Pollock, Engineer Inclusion As an engineer turned educator, through her company, Engineer Inclusion, Dr. Meagan Pollock focuses on helping others intentionally engineer inclusion® in education and the workforce.Lara Hebert, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Serves as the Outreach and Public Engagement Coordinator for The Grainger College of Engineering. She brings to this position and this initiative expertise in teacher education and curriculum design.Dr. Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignDr. Luisa
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