involved in programs 31.4 33.0 37.5 39.4 37.8 40.5 45.9 49.2 to clean up the environment Working to correct social 44.9 NA NA NA 63.5 NA NA NA inequalitiesNA = not asked on the survey in that yearWithin engineering, there is evidence that females are particularly interested in sustainabilitytopics. Klotz et al. [18] found that female engineering students were significantly more interestedthan male engineering students in work in their careers related to disease, poverty anddistribution of resources, and opportunities for women and minorities; female engineeringstudents had lower interests in energy. Verdin et al. [19] found that community college
engineering degreepathway. The program's overarching goal is to engage students in teamwork, research, andprofessional development early in their undergraduate career and provide opportunities toexercise these skills in a variety of contexts. Originally designed to support new female students,RAMP has been expanded to all students, including high-school juniors and seniors. The missionis to provide students who are underrepresented in engineering the knowledge and resources tobe successful in engineering education and careers, while acquiring leadership skills thatcontribute to broadening the participation of women, ethnic, and racial minorities in engineering.RAMP takes place over six weeks in the summer before the Fall semester when students
advocates forthe interdisciplinary infusion of engineering within the context of collaboratively engaginglearners in real-world problems (NGSS Lead States, 2013; ISTE, 2017; ITEEA, 2020). As such,K-12 STEM teachers need adaptable conceptual and epistemic understandings of engineering asdiscrete disciplinary knowledge, skills, and career paths (Bryan & Guzey, 2020). Understandingengineering in this way means being able to recognize and articulate it as more than merely a sub-construct of science (Van den Bogaard et al., 2021), but rather a related yet distinct disciplinewith its own highly contextual and culturally bound practices, processes, and outcomes (Lewis,2006; Pleasants, 2020). Nevertheless, research has repeatedly revealed gaps
foster an environment where diverse and creative people are successful in the pursuit of engineering and computing degrees. Jean’s efforts have been recognized with numerous awards including the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development award, the American Society for Engineering Education John A. Curtis Lecturer award, and the Bagley College of Engineering Service award. Jean earned her B.S. and M.S. in computer engineering from Mississippi State University, and her Ph.D. in engineering education from Virginia Tech.Ms. Lorena Andrea Benavides Riano, Mississippi State University Lorena Benavides-Riano, originally from Colombia, is a first-year Engineering Ph.D. student at Missis- sippi State
Engineering Attitudes Survey [36, 37]. As a whole, the Likert-type itemsfocused on social responsibility in engineering, how engineering and society are intertwined,students’ motivations for pursuing a career that involves helping people, their academic andengineering self-confidence, and their sense of belonging/satisfaction with engineering. Findingsfrom the student responses to these Likert-type items will be discussed in a future paper. Thiscurrent research focuses on student responses to six out of the nine open-ended questions,created specifically for this study. These open-ended questions appeared at the end of the surveyand provided students the opportunity to elaborate on how the course they were enrolled inaffected their sense of belonging
their high schools. Theyconcluded that most of the women were motivated by the purpose behind computing rather thanthe sheer act of interacting with a computer. Comparatively, they observed that internationalwomen were motivated to enter the computing field because they perceived it to be a pragmaticand highly employable career field.Along these lines, it is critical to note that women are not minoritized in computing globally.Countries such as Malaysia, Mauritius, and Taiwan have more equitable (or even higher)representation [13]. Studies have described how nuanced cultural factors may also play a role insuch choices and that they can influence perceptions about the field [16, 17]. For example, womenin certain countries with a high Muslim
criticalto developing broad, long-term technical literacy.IntroductionTechnical literacy is essential for modern careers and informed citizenship in the 21st century[1]. While many undergraduate programs require technical elective courses in science andengineering [1], [2], [3], [4], few studies have examined the long-term development of studentattitudes, such as self-efficacy and identity, regarding engineering in non-major populations [4],[5]. Non-engineering graduates must be technically savvy in today’s workplace. Therefore,students outside of the engineering disciplines should be able to develop technical skills withoutthe traditional barriers of calculus and physics that gatekeep the engineering major at theuniversity level. Our course 18-095
infrared image processing algorithm to quantify inflammation under Dr. Adam Schiffenbauer at NIEHS.Dr. Xianglong Wang, University of California, Davis Dr. Xianglong Wang is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of California, Davis, and the program coordinator of the BME Quarter at Aggie Square clinical immersion program. Dr. Wang leads the cube3 lab, an engineering educational lab focused on community building and pedagogical innovations in BME. As a steering committee member, he helps shape the educational programs offered by the Center of Neuroengineering and Medicine at UC Davis. Before joining UC Davis, he was a career-track Assistant Professor at Washington State
, phone calls,websites, campus tours/visits (bringing students to your institution), booths at regional/nationalconventions, college fairs, visit high schools (via STEM programs, career events/programs, booths,etc.), social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.), and other (please fill in the blank). Thechange agents included in the survey are engineering bridge and success program team members,college admissions advisors, institutional inclusive offices/initiatives, high school guidancecounselors, high school STEM teachers, community partners, professional or studentorganizations, students/program alumni (ambassadors), influential figures in faith basedorganizations, social media influencers, faculty, instructors, mentors, parents or other
conflicts between profit motives andpublic good, leading some engineers to change careers (1). Common ethical issues includeillegal waste dumping and data manipulation (2). Research suggests a concerning link be-tween academic dishonesty in engineering education and unethical behavior in professionalsettings. Studies have found that engineering students are among the most likely to engagein academic cheating (3; 4). This behavior appears to correlate with unethical conduct in theworkplace, as demonstrated by surveys exploring decision-making patterns in both academicand professional contexts (5). These findings highlight the need for interventions to addressunprofessional behavior. Researchers have identified various approaches, with most interven
: Naval Engineer degree - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), MS in Mechanical Engineering - MIT, and MS in Ocean Systems Management - MIT. Energy Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology BS from Rochester Institute of Technology. Career: 1. Commander, United States Navy, Submarine and Engineering Duty Officer (Retired 2008). 2. Manufacturing Operations Manager and Continuous Improvement (Through 2017) Engineer. 3. Mechanical Engineering Technology Professor (2018 to Present). Licenses: Six-Sigma Blackbelt License from the American Society for Quality, PE in Mechanical Engineering, Department of Energy (DOE) Certified Nuclear Engineer. North American Board of Certified Energy Professionals (NABCEP
Education. Her African cultural background,and her experiences in a male dominated discipline of chemical engineering are the bedrockupon which her research interests are built. She hopes to contribute towards addressing thesystemic issues that affect the persistence of international Black women and girls in engineering,and more broadly in STEM disciplines. It is her desire to challenge gender inequality through herresearch. Additionally, she feels the need to change the status quo because she is a woman who 6has been supported all through her academic career and wishes that other women and girls can aswell experience that kind of support.The third author
teach, to educate upcoming engineers in best practices and for them to look to alternative ways and new technology that will improve on current design methods. Dr. Walton-Macaulay believes that fostering diversity in teaching breeds innovation and is currently focused on engineering education research.Bailey A Weber, Pacific University Second year Pacific University student, majoring in engineering physics. Currently as a student I am preparing to step into an engineering career by participating in field related opportunities and gaining relevant course experience. Being career ready means having experience as a learner, leader, and teammate. The ability to step into a mentoring role opened many doors for myself and
, interview data, etc.). Dr. Bork earned her doctorate degree from the University of Michigan’s Engineering Education Research Program. Prior to this, she earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University.Dr. Karin Jensen, University of Michigan Karin Jensen, Ph.D. (she/her) is an assistant professor in biomedical engineering and engineering education research at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include mental health and wellness, engineering student career pathways, and engagement of engineering faculty in engineering education research. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Developing a survey instrument to measure
students,postdocs, or early-career faculty, they described a welcoming culture of experimentation thatfostered creativity and collaboration.“I was able to propose a new approach that I wasn’t sure would be accepted. Instead of shuttingit down, the group helped me refine it and actually put it into practice.”Possible ChallengesDespite these positive aspects, participants noted some challenges. For instance, participantsexpressed concerns about the sustainability of psychological safety, particularly as the networkgrows and evolves.One participant observed, “It’s great now, but I wonder if we can keep this culture intact as morepeople join and new dynamics emerge.”Others reflected on the initial stages of their involvement in the network, describing
higher educationstudents [1]. Rooted in resilience theory, the ARM encompasses key frameworks explainingstudent retention and dropout dynamics within higher education [8], [9], [10]. Individual System Protective Mechanisms Risk Factors Protective Mechanisms Commitment to Protective MechanismsAcademic System Program and Career External System Risk Factors Risk Factors Dropout Retention/Completion
of the ASEE and NSF reports by outlining three persistentchallenges facing the engineering workforce [14]:• Systemic racism and structural inequities in education have historically excluded African Americans, women, and other minoritized groups from engineering, limiting the diversity of the workforce.• The demand for STEM jobs continues to outpace the supply of qualified workers.• STEM careers are evolving rapidly, necessitating adaptable skills and a commitment to lifelong learning.Rapid technological advancements have placed significant burdens on sectors like law, policy,manufacturing, and human resources [15]. While some sectors adapt quickly, engineeringeducation, constrained by traditional practices, has struggled to
thenature of their work. Industry leaders offer students valuable perspectives on the professionalenvironment and the opportunities they will enter after degree completion. Bruno et al., (2016)suggested that career networking and field experience contribute to increase of student interest intheir major. In addition to industry tours and networking with engineering professionals, duringBridge students attend a serios of sessions, namely Major Exploration, during which they learnmore about their major and career options by an assigned coach.Part of our program also includes campus tours, designed to familiarize students with availablecampus resources and organized team building activities inside and outside campus. We expectthat these activities will
faculty at her Alma Mater in 2015, Robin has been coordinating and teaching the Cap- stone Senior Design program in Mechanical Engineering while pursuing graduate work in Engineering Education.Dr. Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is a Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she directs the Vir- ginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on communication in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, design education, and gender in engineering. She was awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to study expert teaching in capstone design courses, and is co-PI on numerous NSF grants exploring communication
rates and the likelihood ofcontinued research participation and higher education. A new initiative at the University of Texasat Austin (UT Austin), the Freshman Introduction to Research in Engineering (FIRE) program,offers a select group of first-year students with an opportunity to participate in semester-long,faculty-sponsored mechanical engineering research and development projects. In addition to theirresearch, students attend bi-monthly lectures that introduce them to various topics in mechanicalengineering and current research in the field, the successes (and roadblocks) in engineeringresearch and how to overcome them, and career opportunities in engineering. An end of semesterposter session allows students to showcase their research
and record of supporting women faculty intheir department, colleges, and the university. Advocates are active and effective proponents of Page 26.905.4gender diversity and equity, specifically in terms of increasing the number of female faculty,encouraging the hiring and promotion of female faculty in administrative positions, and ensuringthe fair and equitable treatment of women within partner institutions. They are committed toincreasing their understanding of gender bias and its impact on the academic careers of women.At North Dakota State University, Advocates meet at least monthly and work toward specificgoals and outcomes, including the
semester, are described that mitigate the chilly climate of engineering as anunwelcome space for women. A new theoretical framework, the BELONG (BecomingEngineers Leading Our Next Generation) Conceptual Model of Engineering Persistence, isproposed that describes the program. The model is based on social cognitive career theory andincorporates program structural supports as model inputs and the sense of belonging constructas a precursor to engineering persistence.As a first step towards model validation, six structured interviews with self-identified womenof Color in the Class of 2028 were conducted to gain a nuanced understanding of their programexperiences during their first semester. Researchers used emergent, focused, and thematiccoding to
culture of engineering foster or hinder be- longing and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chem- ical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning to understand engineering students’ identity development. She has won several awards for her research including the 2021 Journal of Civil Engineering Education Best Technical Paper, the 2021 Chemical Engineering Education William H. Corcoran Award, and the 2022 American Educational Research Association Education in the Professions
earned, career histories, professional memberships, and publications. Much of thisinformation is not available from other sources.Although an increasing number of articles and books on academic engineering librarianship werepublished from the 1930s onward, few discussed the roles, qualifications, or work experiences ofengineering librarians. Few librarians from the period published biographies or articles abouttheir careers and work experiences. Modern librarians know much about historical engineeringinformation resources and how engineering libraries in the post-war period were organized,thanks to research published by librarians [4], student library handbooks [5, 6], and libraryannual reports [7]. However, we know very little about the
. With the perspective of a career centered in private sector technology and cybersecurity, she greatly values the contributions made by EdTech organizations, like Codio, to help faculty deliver better learning outcomes in CS and STEM for students of every level. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Proposing a Response Hierarchy Model to Explain How CS Faculty Adopt Teaching Interventions in Higher EducationAbstractDespite the high volume of existing Computer Science Education research, the literatureindicates that these evidence-based practices are not making their way into classrooms. WhileK12 faces pressures from policy and increasing opportunities through
self-concept and challenges of learners in an online learning environment during COVID-19 pandemic,” Smart Learning Environments, vol. 8, no. 1, Oct. 2021, doi: 10.1186/s40561-021-00168- 5.[19] L. Carroll, C. Finelli, and S. DesJardins, “Academic Success of College Students with ADHD: The First Year of College,” Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity, Feb. 2022[20] S. Qiu et al., “‘All Together Now’ - Integrating Horizontal Skills in Career Technical Education Classes with Making and Micromanufacturing,” in American Society for Engineering Education, Jun. 2022. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/all-together- now-integrating-horizontal-skills-in
; Ozkan, 2021). Problems areoften presented free of broader contexts in which the concepts might apply, and they ask studentsto employ complex math and physics concepts to scenarios that might bear little, if any,resemblance to the real world or their lived experiences. Such issues can present challenges forstudents as they struggle to understand the relevance or application of the concepts they arelearning both within their lives and the engineering profession more broadly. Without makingmeaningful connections between their lived experiences and the content they are learning,engineering students can lose motivation and expectations for success in their academic andprofessional careers (Kosovich, Hulleman, Phelps, & Lee, 2019).One way that
Paper ID #28386”She’s Walking into Like Systems Dynamics. What Is She Doing Here?” ANarrative Analysis of a Latina EngineerMrs. Tanya D Ennis, University of Colorado Boulder TANYA D. ENNIS is the current BOLD Center Director at the University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. She received her M.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her career in the telecommunications industry included positions in software and systems engineering and technical project
United States with morethan 11 thousand members. For more than 30 years, SHPE organized and hosted its premier, three-day leadership conference in the first week of August, known today as the National Institute forLeadership Advancement (NILA). As part of NILA, SHPE chapters send one of their electedrepresentatives, typically the chapter president, to be developed into a leader. After attendingNILA, the representatives, now leaders, would lead their chapter leadership and members towarda successful post-graduation transition into the STEM workforce (students) and career upward-mobility and positive impact within the Hispanic community (professionals). Throughout the first half of the past decade, NILA’s curriculum and overall design