Paper ID #39662Understanding the Male Student Perception of Culture Climate for Womenin Engineering EducationMs. Alexis Nicole Barney, Iowa State University I am an undergraduate student at Iowa State University, studying Math Secondary Education. I began my studies as an aerospace engineering student and quickly noticed a chilly culture climate for women studying engineering. I decided to conduct research on the topic to see how the dominant group (white- male students) views these issues and what are they doing to solve them. Furthermore, I explored what could be done to improve the culture climate for minoritized groups
creativity.Mr. Mark Baugh, Weber State University Mark R. Baugh is Associate Professor in Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, where he serves as a regional center director for WeldEd and a coordinator of the Miller Electric Regional Training Center. He serves as aDr. Yucheng Liu P.E., South Dakota State University Dr. Yucheng Liu (PhD, PE, FASME, FSAE) currently serves as the Department Head of Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department at South Dakota State University (SDSU) and holds the Sander Professor of Entrepreneurial Engineering in the Jerome J. Lohr College of ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Utilizing Project-Based Learning to Promote
apsychological effect on their performance in EE subjects. While slightly under 10% of studentsstated they had no challenges, the same percentage indicated issues as a result of poor facultycommunications and teaching deficiencies at the high school level. A reported 6% conveyed alack of research and internship opportunities on campus and industry, and 3 % indicatedfinancial challenges contributed to the difficulty faced during their study. All the respondents arefamiliar with the use of technology and tools for learning within their reach. Fig. 6 Contributors to difficulty of preparation for engineering theme 25% 20
Paper ID #40141What Challenges Affect Arab Women’s Engagement in STEM Fields,Particularly Engineering: A Systematized Literature ReviewNadah Al Theeb, Purdue Engineering Education Nadah Al Theeb is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. She earned her BSc in Mechanical Engineering and MSc in Industrial Engineering, both from Jordan University of Science and Technology. In addition to her academic background, Nadah has experience in engineering education. Her passion for diversity and inclusivity in STEM, particularly for Arab women, drives her work. She hopes to use her experience to encourage more
Institute of Technology. She is currently perusing her doctorate degree in Education from Drexel University with a concentration in innovation and creativity. She is currently the Division Chair - Elect for ASEE Entrepreneurship and Innovation Division. She also holds a Professional Engineering license in NJ. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023How to make engineering programs worse for women: A reversebrainstorming session with SWE studentsAbstractFemale engineering students have unique insights for improving engineering programs and yetthey often do not feel empowered to suggest changes. This paper will describe the creation andexecution of a pilot brainstorming workshop titled, “How to make
major search engines, Ethics: techniques for incorporating ethics in computer curriculum specifically in data science curriculum Programs/curricula: evaluating Data Science programs in the US and China and Retention: evaluating minority female retention in computer related degree programs. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Retention of Female Minority Students in Bachelor STEM Degree Programs: An Exploratory Study of Five Cohorts1.0 Introduction Female minority students are underrepresented in academic based undergraduate science,technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degree programs [1]. This group of studentswhich is comprised of American Indian or
elements of story inthese ideas, but in this work, our proposed interventions do not dive into all of the deep andcomplex challenges we face.The use of stories is not completely ignored by engineering educators, and we note Eskandri et.al. efforts in using story and the narrative to help in the entrepreneurial design process [7]. Withinher research, a more recent publication by Karanian et. al. [8] attempts to study what genderedperceptions exist for engineering students when they look at a prescribed prompt story in anattempt to discover their underlying motives of the subjects.Role Models and their Stories make an Attainable “Mythical Engineer”In our narrative model of becoming an engineer, one of the key pieces to a ”Potential Engineer
understanding is believed to be useful in formulating more compelling arguments forrecruiting currently underrepresented genders to both outreach activities and engineeringstudies. It can also show which aspects of outreach activities and engineering education needto be emphasized and developed for more efficient tackling of some of the structuralgendered obstacles to the entry to the discipline.These goals are hoped to be reached by answering the research questions: RQ1. How do Finnish female and nonbinary upper secondary students perceive the need for more women in the field of technology? RQ2. How do they justify their opinions?The data were collected as part of the application process to an event introducing engineeringand engineering
ofcompatibility between their race and engineering, sense of belonging in the department, and lackof experience of discrimination (Appendix). Comparisons between the pre- and post-surveysusing the same measurement scales enabled us to determine if there was any change in studentattitudes over the duration of the semester. Students that took both surveys were identified usinga unique anonymous identification number to enable individual (rather than aggregate)differences in perceptions over time. All procedures were approved in advance by theInstitutional Review Board at PSU. We decided to implement our surveys and educational modules on diversity, equity, andinclusion into these seminar courses for three reasons. First, all 4th-year undergraduate and
technology and technology workplaces. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Interplay of gender and nationality in the early careers of Finnish engineering doctoral graduatesIntroductionThe effect of gender on engineering careers has been an interest of researchers for a longtime, yet there seems to be a shortage of studies revealing the way gender interplays withother categories [1]. Most of the recent intersectional research on engineering seems to focuson the interplay of gender and race [2], [3], [4], but also the intersection of gender with thesocioeconomic situation [5], [6], sexual orientation [7], family situation [8], [9], and age [10]has been investigated. Much of the
analyzed dimensions. These findingshighlight the importance and the necessity of implementing actions that promote high-qualityeducation free from gender biases.Keywords: gender equity, engineering education, HEIIntroductionAccording to UNESCO, gender equality contributes to economic, social, cultural, and politicaldevelopment [1]. Currently, there are areas in which women are underrepresented, necessitatingspecific actions to reduce gender gaps. The STEM fields, Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics, are most affected by these gaps. For instance, IT (Information Technology)companies seek to hire women, but there remains a significant gap in their participation in thesecareers [2], making the hiring process more challenging. Furthermore
innovation, leadership, teacher de- velopment, and student learning in transnational education. Her work emphasizes learning autonomy and emotion, action learning, action research, teacher identity, and managerial practices for quality assurance in education.Biying Wen, Liverpool University; University of Liverpool Biying Wen is a Ph.D. student at the Academy of Future Education, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China; University of Liverpool, UK. Before that, Biying obtained her bachelor’s degree from Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, majoring in logistics management and master’s de- gree from the Business School (IBSS) of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, majoring in operation and
) objects or shapes in space. Improving SVskills has been shown to increase graduation rates and academic accomplishment [Sorby 2012].Research has indicated that women on average have lower spatial visualization scores, possiblydue to lower level of building activity at a young age, but that this skill is teachable andespecially beneficial for female students as highlighted in the report “Why so few? Women inscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics” [Hill et al. 2010] which lists SV training as away to level the playing field between male and female STEM students. Reilly et al. [2017]underscore the significance of spatial ability in STEM education and the potential for targetedinterventions to mitigate gender disparities in this area
Paper ID #38129Exploring Institutional Retention Support Initiatives for RetainingWomen of Color STEM FacultyDr. Tonisha B. Lane, Virginia Tech Dr. Lane’s research agenda broadly examines diversity, equity, and inclusion in postsecondary educa- tion with the objective of advancing inclusive and transformative policies and practices. Her primary research strand investigates the experiences and outcomes of underrepresented groups in science, tech- nology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Using qualitative methodologies, she has explored access and success for underserved students of color in STEM and STEM intervention
Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE '20). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, 2020.[12] L. Sax, J. Blaney, K. Lehman, S. K. Rodriguez and C. Zavala, "Sense of Belonging in Computing:The Role of Introductory Courses for Women and Underrepresented Minority Students," Social Sciences, vol. 7, no. 8, p. 122, 2018.[13] M. Holanda, A. Aruajo and D. Dilva, "Sense of Belonging of Female Undergradate Students in Introductory Computer Science Courses at Univerfsity of Barasilia in Brazil," in IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Lincoln, NE, 2021.[14] "Girls Who Code," Girls Who Code, [Online]. Available: https://girlswhocode.com/about- us.[15] J. Torres, "Girls Who Code extends program to Quinnipiac
college/unit within UD,allowing us to bring together small groups of chairs for facilitated discussion and the sharing ofexperiences. We also address the role of deans in securing institutional commitment for theproject, as well as initial evaluation results and plans for long-term evaluation. Finally, wehighlight follow-up efforts to develop and disseminate new resources on fostering inclusivedepartment climates, including a written guide that builds off strategies that emerged duringworkshop discussion, encouraging department chairs to learn from the experiences of colleaguesacross the university.I. IntroductionIn recent years, many institutions of higher education have implemented strategies to recruit andretain faculty from underrepresented
was found to be the strongestpredictor for first-to-second year retention, it suggests that institutions should not rely on oneinvolvement practice [11]. Instead, institutions should design a comprehensive program thatincludes multiple involvement practices to increase retention, persistence, and student success.2.2. Academic Self-ConceptAcademic self-concept has become a recent addition to the literature regarding studentpersistence and success in higher education. Academic self-concept has been defined as students’perception of their own ability in an academic field and elevated levels of academic self-conceptpositively influence academic outcomes for students [12]. It is useful in defining the non-cognitive factors that make up student
is an Associate Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston. Prof. Kamat received her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Arizona, Tucson and MS in Civil Engineering from the Univ ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Breaking Barriers: Empowering Girls with STEM Education Using Hands-On LearningAbstract: Women currently represent only 34% of the workforce in the science, technology,engineering, and math (STEM) fields. This gender gap is particularly significant in some of thefastest-growing and highest-paid jobs, such as computer science and engineering. To address thisissue, various strategies have
Science at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. He earned his Master’s degree in Information and Communication Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology’s School of Electronics and Information Engineering in Harbin, China and holds a Bachelor of Education (Electrical Technology) from Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya. I am extremely passionate about teaching and public information dissemination. Creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my target audience to learn is my top priority. With a strong background in electrical engineering, I am a meticulous python programming-based data analyst with vast experience working with a variety of synthetic aperture radar datasets, arising from my two years
reviewer, Dr. Villani was awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence in 2013. Prior to joining FSC, Dr. Villani had a fifteen-year Computer Consulting Career in the Risk Management and Insurance industry. Throughout her career, she wrote articles and papers on the topic of Risk Management Information Systems and delivered several invited presentations at Risk Management Conferences as she was a recognized expert in the discipline.Dr. Ilknur Aydin, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Ilknur Aydin is an Associate Professor of Computer Systems at Farmingdale State College in New York. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Delaware in DE, USA and received her
Paper ID #38718Imperfect Interventions for Speaking Up and Supporting Women in STEMDr. Kristen Moore, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Kristen R. Moore is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at University at Buffalo. Her research focuses primarily on technical communication and issues of equity, inclusion, and social justice.Dr. Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University Meg Handley is an Associate Teaching professor and Director Undergraduate Programs for Engineering Leadership. Meg completed her PhD in Workforce Education at Penn State, where she focused on inter
. She also previously served as Director for Communications and International Engagement at the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, Lecturer at the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University, and Assistant Professor at the Department of Inte- grated Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech.Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri is an Engineering Educator and People Research Scientist. Sreyoshi’s expertise lies at the intersection of workforce development, AI and emerging technology, and engineering education. As a Research Scientist in the tech industry, Sreyoshi leverages AI for mixed
the Department of Defense, aims to understand how near infrared light can be used to heal wounds. Outside of conducting research, Dr. Oliver is passionate about increasing diversity in STEM. She currently directs several undergraduate research programs which provide collegiate black women with the training and expertise needed to acquire jobs in the field of data science. Her passion resides in mentoring and sustaining minority students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), by studying and evaluating the best practices for people of color who are interested in pursuing careers in research and medicine. Dr. Oliver presents nationally and internationally to student groups, major scientific
of Biology and Materials in Chemical Engineering.Dr. Stephanie Butler Velegol, Pennsylvania State University Stephanie Butler Velegol is a Teaching Professor in Chemical Engineering at Penn State University. She pioneered the use of Flipped classes to increase active leaning in the classroom and works on water treatment. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Examining Gender Inclusivity through Sense of Belonging in a Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program at a Large Research UniversityAbstract This mixed-methods study describes the examination of women students’ sense ofbelonging in the Summer 2022 NSF-funded Research
they can be at solving the problem at hand. Irealized it is important to spark young girls’ interest in engineering early on in their education, soas to hire and retain them in certain fields of engineering which are not considered as traditionalpathways for womxn. At Berkeley Lab, I am part of the Teaching Scholar program where Ivolunteer for the K-12 outreach initiatives, and through this program I am able to contributetowards content development to be used for programs such as Science Accelerating Girls’Engagement [19], which is a program connecting marginalized gender students with STEMprofessionals. I have also mentored several high school girls and undergraduate women duringmy graduate school and postdoc tenure. During these
Paper ID #36767Pathways to Engineering Graduate Studies for Women: Challenges andOpportunities Revealed through Mining Students’ Application, Admission,and Enrollment DataDr. Najme Kishani Farahani, University of Toronto, Canada Najme Kishani Farahani (najme.kishanifarahani@utoronto.ca) is a research associate at the University of Toronto to advance gender analysis and women’s equity in engineering. Najme did her PhD at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. Her research interests involves the role of education in enhancing young people’s hope, motivation, and capability to
demographics. Using data from a 2022 national survey ofengineering graduates (n=982), we examine the engineering intensity of participants’professional identities disaggregated by gender and race. Our findings reveal that role type,technical focus, and application of background education were salient themes across the entiresample, reflecting the prioritization of traditional and technically oriented work in engineeringculture [10]. For engineering educators, understanding the factors that influence engineeringidentity has implications for their ability to foster their students’ sense of belonging, encouragetheir retention in the field, and improve their access to a range of meaningful engineering careerpaths.Literature ReviewOur literature review
Paper ID #44011Identifying the Parenting Approaches of Parents of Women in EngineeringNiloufar Bayati, North Carolina State UniversityDr. Cameron Denson, North Carolina State University Cameron Denson is an associate professor of Technology and Engineering Design Education (TDE) in the Dept. of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education at N.C. State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1Identifying Parenting Approaches used by Parents of Women in Engineering
. Laura Rios at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Sense of belonging of women in construction: Insights from focus groupsAbstractThe sense of belonging of women in male-dominated spheres is a factor that hinders the closingof gender gaps. An extensive body of research that analyzes the sense of belonging of womenwho work in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concludes that theimprovement of this factor increases the self-confidence, academic performance, and retentionrates of women therein. The field of construction engineering is one of the most male-dominatedprofessions and it is, therefore, important to
Paper ID #40205Work In Progress: Serendipity and Synergy in Promoting EquityDr. Andrea E. Surovek, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Dr. Surovek is the Director of the New Office of Faculty Development and Advancement at South Dakota Mines. Her research interests include engineering creativity and pedagogy.Dr. Brooke Lamonte Long-Fox, South Dakota School of Mines & TechnologyArley Williams, South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyLisa A. KunzaSara Elizabeth Racz ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 WIP: Serendipity and Synergy in Promoting EquityIntroductionIn 2021