topics and training along with professional skills development seemedcritical to the overall benefit of the program.MethodsPrevious reports described the program structure and evaluation results in the program’s firstyear [1]. Briefly, the eight-week long program consisted of four modules: (1) soft lithographyand microfluidics, (2) fabrication (photolithography and electron beam lithography, deposition,and etch), (3) characterization (microscopy and electrical probing), and (4) finance andcommercialization. Mornings were spent doing lessons on content area knowledge andexplaining techniques, and afternoons had hands-on training and laboratory activities. One dayper week and non-training times were devoted to a research project which spanned the
instruction to students as they progress through the senior capstone project and develop relationships with project stakeholders in industry. She also supports engineering communications program development, research, and implementation. In addition to her Ph. D. research interests in service learning, program de- sign, and qualitative research, she is also collaborating on research in the areas of communications-related success factors of recent engineering graduates in industry and effective tools for instructors of integrated engineering and communications courses. Donald Heer: Donald Heer received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Engineering from Oregon State University in 2001 and 2003, respectively. In 2003, Mr
Paper ID #30680Engendering Community to Computer Science Freshmen through an EarlyArrival ProgramProf. Alark Joshi, University of San Francisco Alark Joshi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of San Francisco. He was a co-PI on the IDoCode project (http://coen.boisestate.edu/cs/idocode/) that led to a change in the landscape of computer science teacher preparation and education in the state of Idaho. Currently, he is a co-PI on the S-STEM proposal focused on engaging students in the local community to enable successful outcomes for them with respect to courses and internships/jobs
) are recognized for enrolling a largeproportion of students from lower income, first generation, and racially marginalizedbackgrounds [2, 3]. Additionally, Hispanic students earn STEM degrees at high rates at HSIs [4];in 2016, 46% of Hispanic students who earned STEM bachelor’s degrees graduated from HSIs.HSIs have the potential to play an important role in closing national gaps in STEM degreeattainment and workforce needs through intentional policies, practices, and institutionalcommitment [2, 5]. An institutional transformation project focused on STEM undergraduate student successand servingness is underway at a public R1 Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) in the southernregion of the United States. The university enrolls almost
engineering context in their experiences. Her research expertise lies in diversity and inclusion in graduate education, with a particular interest in minoritized students’ socialization, the engineering context, and the best ways to support students’ persistence to degree completion.Andres Nieto Leal, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Sustainable Racial Equity: Creating a New Generation of Engineering Education DEI LeadersAbstractIn this paper, we report updates on the first phase of an NSF-funded project focused onunderstanding how to better prepare a new generation of engineering leaders to face thecomplexities
FIU where she focuses on multidisciplinary research on sustainability, equity, resilient and sustainable post-disaster reconstruction, engineering education, circular economy, and well-being. Claudia holds professional credentials in LEED Green Associate for sustainable buildings and ENV SP for sustainable infrastructures.Miss Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University Rubaya Rahat grew up in Bangladesh, where she pursued her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). After graduating she worked for two years in a construction management company in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She was involved in various residential and infrastructure projects. Rubaya now
paper describes a recently awarded project comprising the design andimplementation of a Sustainability Engineering (SE) Minor at UPRM. We propose a posterpresentation to discuss our SE Minor plan and collect data about people’s perceptions ofsustainability in engineering.1. IntroductionAddressing "Sustainability" is an overarching challenge for the 21st century, requiring engineersto play a critical role. In the US, undergraduate degree programs that directly attend tosustainability are of two types: (1) interdisciplinary programs that do not grant engineering degreesand (2) environmental engineering programs that are vital but do not entirely address the holisticnotion of sustainability. However, based on our reading of "Strengthening
-sponsored andmentored project begins at the beginning of the two weeks and culminates with a presentationwith proof of concept and presentation in participant teams. Figure 1 shows the initial logicmodel representing the inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes created for this paper. This logicmodel was created to organize key components and outcomes of DISTINCTION based on statesgoals for participants as well as insider knowledge from a co-author of the paper who is also aDISTINCTION co-director.Figure 1. Initial Logic Model of the DISTINCTION ProgramThe program coordinators were intentional about the need for culturally responsiveactivities, training, and opportunities related to African American/Black culture andexperience. Intentional events
varying efficacy depending on the age atwhich the student lost vision and their own mental models and exposure to graphics. Students in the United States are entitled to reasonable accommodations under theAmericans with Disabilities Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Many students withdisabilities are unable to access their education due to inaccessible courses and campuses [12].While most universities have a dedicated office to ensure disability accommodations, studentsand instructors report that formal disability offices do not provide adequate support [13]–[16].Improving inclusive instructional design is important for educational and disability justice. This research project was sparked by necessity when a BLV student
business coursework, has an employeradvisory board, teaches professional skills, and requires an internship. Research shows that whileengineering grads have technical expertise, they often lack the soft skills employers need, likecommunication, collaboration, and strategic thinking. Studies advocate incorporatinginterdisciplinary team projects, simulations, and emerging technologies into STEM curricula tosystematically build these skills [7]. Soft skills training also helps women transition into STEMcareers [8]. Comprehensive STEM education that develops leadership abilities alongsidetechnical competencies allows graduates to thrive in global corporations [9]. However, gaps insoft skills from education persist, pointing to a need for increased
Paper ID #38381Examining first-year engineering programs’ impacts on sense of belongingacross genderDr. Joseph Arthur Brobst, Old Dominion University Joe Brobst holds a BS in Biological Sciences, MA in Curriculum and Instruction, and Ed.D. in Edu- cational Leadership, all from the University of Delaware. Formerly a high school biology teacher, he is now an educational research and program evaluation specialist with experience on a broad range of projects funded by NSF, US Department of Education, ONR, and NIH and with participants ranging from elementary school to higher education. Much of his work focuses on broadening
- neering Department at the University of Connecticut. He is also the co-director of the Krenicki Arts and Engineering Institute at the University of Connecticut; a nexus that connects the School of Fine Arts and the School of Engineering, to oversee new specializations and research projects in areas like entertainment engineering and industrial design. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the Complutense University of Madrid. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute and a PhD from the Complutense University in Madrid, Spain, with a dissertation on Freehand Drawing in Industrial Design. He is currently finishing a second Master’s in Human Resources Management from Johnson & Wales
. Students from other majors including civil engineering mayalso enroll. During the fall semester, students worked in (self-selected or instructor-assigned)teams of 4 to 5 students on a 10-week-long class project. The open-ended project requiredstudents to design an activity that would teach principles of water chemistry to K-12 students.The specifics of the intervention are described in [Bolhari and Tillema, 2022]. The first author ofthe paper was the instructor for the course.The timetable for the curricular intervention is depicted in Figure 1. The heart of curricularintervention was a 10-week class project where students were grouped up into thirteen teams(eleven teams of 5 students and two teams of 4 students). Figure 1- Timeline of
construction industry. The study results indicated that inadequate work-lifebalance could result in project delays, higher project costs, and a devastating effect on theemployees' mental and physical health due to demanding schedules. The study's findingscontribute to the architecture and construction engineering body of knowledge by promotingwork-life balance awareness among millennials and providing a pedagogical solution to fosterretention and satisfaction within such industries.Keywords: Work-life Balance, social sustainability, Construction Management Students,Construction Management CurriculaBackground and MotivationAccording to the United States of America Bureau of Economic Analysis report for the firstquarter of 2022, the construction
degree program at Western CarolinaUniversity. This ensures that students have primarily used their individual lab kits as part of in-person courses, rather than online courses. Students prior to the 2021-22 academic year wouldhave used their kits as part of remote courses, and not had access to traditional benchtopequipment, both of which might affect their perceptions of individual lab kits.The survey catalogued the types of activities that the student had engaged in with the M2K (labexercises, post-lab exercises, homework, projects both personal and for other classes). The M2Kdoes require installation and setup which is not required for benchtop devices, so the ease ofsetup was surveyed with a three-level Likert scale (easy, challenging
diversity in Engineering beforebeing guided through an exercise to identify inclusive practices they could establish to promotediversity.In 2019, The DEI instructor did not teach this course but instead guest-lectured in the twosections that were offered. The course instructor for each of those sections was asked to assignthe Wolf article as a reading exercise for homework. The next day, the DEI instructor gave ashort lesson on the need for diversity in engineering. Students were guided through an exercise tofirst identify engineering projects that would benefit from a diverse perspective, then to identifythe unique perspectives they bring to the table, and finally to identify inclusive practices theycould start now that would promote diversity
activitiesto foster community building was designed for this course. All the activities were related to thecontent studied in class but had an element of community building. We created two instrumentsto collect data: A series of open-ended questions and a survey using a 5-point Likert scale fromstrongly agree to strongly disagree. Results showed that a significant group of participantsexpressed positive perceptions of community and teamwork. Moreover, students felt encouragedto participate in all the group activities, team projects, and assignments to achieve the academicgoals for the semester. Students also felt in a safe environment to ask questions and to ask forthe help needed to succeed. The perceptions of students related to community building
femalestudents noticing and appreciating high numbers of female faculty. High numbers of enrolledfemale students also meant community within the department was easy to find, which fed a senseof belonging.Methodology Undergraduate and graduate students were considered separately due to fundamentaldifferences in curricular demands and degree outcomes at their respective stages. Undergraduatestudent focus groups were selected over one-on-one interviews in order to promote psychologicalsafety among students and allow students with shared experiences to bounce ideas off each other.Aligning with IRB exemption requirements, all interviews and focus groups began with asummary of the research project, protocols, and confidentiality statements. With the
Administration from The George Washington University. She is also an NSF IASPIRE Fellow and the Principal Investigator on a nearly $3-million dollar grant aimed at advancing access, diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM . Her research interest includes exploring the relationship between faculty mentor engagement and minoritized student STEM persistence. She is a critical methodologist who uses both post positivism and postmod- ernism to guide her inquiries.Dr. Dianne G. Delima, University of California, Irvine Dr. Dianne G. Delima is the Project Policy Analyst for The Institute for Meaningful Engagement (TIME). Dr. Delima received her doctorate in Higher and Postsecondary Education at Teachers College, Columbia
; f) healthand biomedical workforce disparities; g) differences in patient perspectives on health care; and h)cultural norms and their effects on health care [4].Several academic programs have attempted to incorporate healthcare disparities content into theirundergraduate coursework, particularly at minority-serving institutions. For example, at CityCollege of New York, a Hispanic-serving institution, undergraduate biomedical engineeringstudents engage in healthcare disparities challenges through curricular modules, researchinitiatives and design projects [6] – [7]. Additionally, the HBCU University of D.C. uses a seminarseries to integrate the physiological determinants of health and social determinants of health. Atthe University of
transfer into Lipscomb from CCs and that students whoreceive support will be more likely than their peers to persist and graduate with an engineeringdegree. These survey responses also suggest that the students would benefit from an overview ofCAD, MatLab, and expectations at Lipscomb. This could be achieved in a few sessions withstudents after acceptance into Lipscomb. Having current S-STEM students participate or mentorincoming students may also prove beneficial.Program EvaluationTo create an effective pathway from CC to a baccalaureate degree in engineering, LipscombUniversity’s S-STEM award focused on addressing: 1) how well is the institution’s NSF-fundedS-STEM project proceeding (identifying the current status of objectives and outcomes
Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Gendered Elective Track Choice in Engineering Undergraduate Education: Antecedents and Career Path ImplicationsIntroduction With support from the NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) Program,this Institutional and Community Transformation project aims to serve the national interest ofbroadening participation by improving the representation of women in more technically-orientedroles and career paths within engineering. Research has shown that women who pursueengineering careers are more likely than their male counterparts to be in less technical roles andcareers paths, and these gendered career patterns increase attrition risk for female engineers [1-3]. This project
) convenient sampling procedure.The administered survey consisted of eight questions for Cohort 1 and Cohort 2: Question 1. Prior to joining the group, did you engage in research efforts? Question 2. If not, did you discuss this with the faculty advisor? Question 3. Did you meet with the faculty advisor after you were accepted into the group? Question 4. Did the faculty advisor respond in a pleasant manner? Question 5. If so, did the faculty advisor give you a general overview of the current project? Question 6. At any point did you talk (or email) the faculty advisor about graduate school or internship opportunities? Question 7. If so, have you applied for any internship opportunities
Dr. Beyerlein has taught at the University of Idaho for the last 34 years. He is a former department chair and collaborates the college of engineering introduction to engineering course, the inter-disciplinary capstone design course, and the FE review course. Dr. Beyerlein has been active in research projects involving engine testing, engine heat release modeling, design of curricula for active learning, design pedagogy, and assessment of professional skills.Mr. JJ Petersen, University of Idaho American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Transforming Introductory Engineering Courses to Match GenZ Learning
College London and from the University of Johannesburg. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 WIP: Collaborative Learning in an Online-Only Design for Manufacturability CourseAbstractIn contemporary design-for-manufacturability education, the use of design-thinking (or human-centered design) and team-based design projects are ubiquitous. Students are typically taken on ajourney to better appreciate synthesis of the “big picture” while learning to consider an open-ended manufacturability problem from various perspectives and discovering the value inempathy and co-creation. However, with
California, Santa Barbara. She received her B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona in 2017. She has worked with informal science institutions for the past 11 years, including The Chandler Museum, Tucson Children’s Museum, and Biosphere 2. Currently, her research interests are facilitator, curriculum and exhibit development within informal science environments as well as Research- Practice Partnerships to benefit the local community. For more information about current projects and interests, please visit alexandriamuller.com. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021Engineering Explorations: Connecting K-12 classroom
for civil engineering technology while others do not.One state describes civil engineering technologist duties as, “…may inspect portions of constructionprojects; take part in field survey work…make and check engineering computations; prepare portionsof written reports; assist in the design of highways and buildings including landscaping projects; andconduct complex field and laboratory tests of engineering materials [1].” This agency’s jobdescription goes further to state technologists may supervise technicians working for the agency.Although these persons are not in “responsible charge”, they have a large degree of responsibility andautonomy in performing their duties.Civil Engineering Technologist in IndustryASCE policy statement also
collaborative within the NSF-funded National Girls Collaborative Project which brings together girl-serving organizations across Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. that are committed to increasing the number of young women pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. Currently, Paige is serving as the Immediate Past President for the Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN). Paige earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in industrial and systems engineering and B.S. in engineering science and mechanics from Virginia Tech. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Title: Exploring the incorporation of diversity and inclusion curriculum in engineering
turn, has shapedsociety [1], [2]. However, the engineering education system is still challenged to be moreinclusive of women and underrepresented minorities to reflect the demographics of society [3].According to the Census Bureau, women were slightly more than half of U.S. residents, andminorities constituted 36% of the U.S. population in 2010 [4]. The projections also suggest thatminorities will be about half of the resident U.S. population by 2050 [4]. However, womenrepresented 21.4% of enrolled engineering undergraduates, 24.1% of enrolled Master’sengineering students, and 26.2% doctorate students in the United States in 2015 [5]. Thesepercentages have remained steady for decades and do not approach the 50.6% representation ofwomen in
-level studentswill be better prepared to be part of UREs and have a more productive research experience.This paper presents a particular case of integrating CUREs within an introductory course tocomputer hardware systems in a 2-year associate degree program. The course model presentedhere aims to create experiences intended to enculturate students into developing basic practicesfor scientific investigation. While, at the same time, the project seeks to provide opportunities todevelop practical workforce skills for the computer technology field. Here, we discuss the detailsof the course’s pedagogical model, the implementation, and the course assessment. The students’results from an external certification exam overpassed our expectations; our