, service andcommunity based learning, internships, and capstone projects, to name a few. These practices aresaid to be “high impact” because they facilitate engagement and improve retention in college.Whereas research on the efficacy of HIPs in promoting retention and degree attainment incollege is extensive, few have studied the value of these practices in promoting long-term, post-graduation outcomes, such as professional retention.7 Thus, the purpose of this study was toinvestigate the relationship between participation in several high impact educational practiceswhile in college and engineering students’ professional trajectories after graduation in thespecific context of the engineering industry, an industry that suffers considerable
we learn by looking across all our design attempts? Final tests Groups reflect on their design attempts, teacher facilitates a whole class discussion & review comparing across designs. Day 11-12: How do engineers share their ideas through speaking and writing? Design Groups prepare for and engage in the conference, where they share their designs and conference design process with other students and members of the school and greater community. DESIGN BRIEF Goal: Stop pollutants (various sizes of beads, glitter, and oil) in the stream (elevated end of your bin) from entering the drinking reservoir (lowered end of your bin) Criteria: Your system MUST: Constraints: • Filter out as much
learning [7,8]. This results in increased engagement and fostering students to own their ownlearning. Inclusion looks at how people operate in the established system and how individuals fromdifferent groups experience it [9]. To be inclusive an organization must recognize how their dailyoperations privilege some groups over others and strive to change that. A diverse and inclusiveteaching adapts their classroom practices to improve learning outcomes, student experience andengagement by including activities that appeal to all cultures [9]. To foster equity, an educationalentity must focus not only on the outcomes of all the students but disaggregate and examineoutcomes of underrepresented students [9, 10].Although debated by authors, evidence shows
diverse audiences; engaged in intellectual discussions.These objectives expect much more than simply reading, writing and speaking. They push theclassroom focus toward much more critical approaches to the communication skills such thatthey strongly overlap the Academic Literacy component of Thinking Skills.Thinking skillsThe thinking skills movement of the 1980s and 1990s has produced a substantial body ofresearch through which three main principles have emerged: 1) The more explicit the teaching ofthinking, the greater its impact on students, 2) the more classroom instruction incorporates anatmosphere of thoughtfulness, the more open students will be to valuing good thinking, and 3)the more the teaching of thinking is integrated into
-face course. Student performanceon labs and tests in the two parallel sections of the course are compared. Additionally studentsurveys conducted in both the online and face-to-face courses are used to document and comparestudents’ perceptions of their learning experience, the effectiveness of the course resources, theiruse of these resources, and their overall satisfaction with the course.1. IntroductionOne of the main recommendations of the 2012 President’s Council of Advisors on Science andTechnology (PCAST) report, “Engage to Excel,” is to address the retention problem in the firsttwo years of college in order to produce additional STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics) professionals in the next decade needed to retain the
for exclusionary practices and cultures.5 Table 5 showsthe variety of strategies teams implement to engage new members into team activities and helpthem feel welcome. The table shows that the most common strategy is allowing new members toattend meetings, and few teams engage in meaningful mentorship of new members.Almost half of the participants (43%) believe that members leave the team because their personalgoals don't match team or competition goals. Most teams strive for competition achievement andto improve technical skills (Table 6). Students who are motivated by other reasons to join theteam, such as having fun and meeting new friends, might not feel a sense of community andmight be likely to leave the team. Table 5
graduationrequirements. The goal of the initiative (the Experiential Learning Framework) is to providestudents with a framework to intentionally explore learning opportunities, engage meaningfullyin experiences, reflect on what they have learned, and communicate the value of the corecompetencies they have developed. As most Michigan Engineering undergraduate studentsparticipate in experiential activities, the framework aims to provide students with richer andmore meaningful experiences and more intentional engagement and reflection. This paperprovides an overview of activities to date, key challenges, and possible paths forward.Introduction and OverviewNumerous institutions are focusing on expanding experiential learning opportunities (e.g., client-based
course involve technical communication, team writing, and analysis of thedata collected in lab. While creation of devices and collection of data occurred in the lab spaces,the rest of this work typically occurred outside of lab. As such, it is perhaps no surprise thatmoving from UOL to MIL had no statistically significant impact on student project scores. Whileteam projects were scored higher on average in MIL than in UOL, the p value was only 0.088.Furthermore, it may be worth noting that the same observations could be made for student peerevaluations of their team members. In the test course, students switch teams for each of their sixprojects and they tend to work with almost every peer in their section. Part of the score for theirteam
Paper ID #44373Board 162: Engineering for Accessibility: Impacts of a High School EngineeringInternship Model Across Different Settings (Work in Progress, DEI)Dr. Stacey Forsyth, University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Stacey Forsyth is the director of CU Science Discovery, a K-12 STEM education outreach organization at the University of Colorado Boulder. In her role, she collaborates with campus and community partners to develop, implement and evaluate innovative STEM education programs for K-12 students and teachers, including summer and after-school STEM classes, teen internships, teacher workshops and community
through with help before having to do an assignment. I believe it can be very beneficial to a transportation engineer, but someone focused on buildings would not need to learn this system; however, I believe it is important for everyone to have a little knowledge of the system. The lab had very clear instructions and guided me through the entire process. (436 characters, question 1)Out of the 16 students that had an overall good perception of the GIS laboratory, 10 were part ofthe treatment group (attending the initial short lecture on traffic safety), a finding that strengthenthe results from the quantitative analysis regarding the positive impact of the treatment onstudents engaged in this activity.When answering
seminar with an increase of only one-credit-hour, rather than three, intheir programs of study. While this course will initially be implemented in MechanicalEngineering, the largest engineering program at KSU, it is hoped that the course can be a modelfor both the other engineering programs at KSU, and eventually have an even broader impact bybecoming a model for STEM programs in the entire University System of Georgia.The proposed course, which will be implemented in the upcoming Fall 2016 semester, will bemodeled after an existing seminar that has been implemented successfully at Kennesaw StateUniversity within a targeted learning community for chemistry students. Extensive research hasshown that learning community participation is linked to
their use by programs and departments in evaluating curriculum.Reporting on the use of these types of self-assessment surveys; however, is generally absent inthe engineering education literature. This paper seeks to introduce this potentially useful tool tothe engineering education community by reporting on the development and implementation of aknowledge survey for an engineering statics course. The survey consists of 122 specific successcriteria mapped to eight course-level learning outcomes. Students completed the survey threetimes during the term; once during the first week of class; once before the first exam; and oncebefore the second exam. The paper explores several potential uses of the survey data, examinescorrelation of the survey
routine adaptations of class activity plans based on the immediate performanceresults of students. Since this is a work in progress paper, we also hope to garner feedback fromthe engineering education community of ways that we can measure the impact of theseassessments.Here are several options we are considering for future work which are grounded in past studies: 1. Measuring student’s self-efficacy and test anxiety similarly to Malespina and Singh [4] 2. Gathering information on student interaction such as first time wrong and time spent on the formative assessment activities as discussed in Barlow et.al. [5] 3. Marchisio et.al. Look at Nicol and Macfarlane-Dick's Model of Feedback and Hattie and Timperley's Model of
match well with the stated criteria of service-learning [9]. Duffy andcoauthors suggest that service-learning team projects provide students an opportunity to learnand demonstrate ABET learning outcomes pertaining to teaming, communication, understandingthe impact of engineering solutions, and the identification, formulation, and solution of designproblems [10]. Furthermore, service-learning experiences have been shown have positiveimpacts on retention, civic responsibility, personal development, and a deeper understanding ofthe subject matter [11]. As such, service-learning themed design projects are appearing in first-year design courses [12-15].It has been suggested, however, that the major drawback of such a project is in resourcecommitment
increasing student achievement when creatingthe National Science Education Standards. “Inquiry is essential to learning. When engaging ininquiry, students describe objects and events, ask questions, construct explanations, test thoseexplanations against current scientific knowledge, and communicate their ideas to others” (p.2)3.Inquiry has commonly been defined as based on the theory of constructivism where studentsdevelop knowledge through experiences or learn by doing4,5 6, 7. The purpose of this paper is toexamine what traditional and inquiry practice look like in a classroom setting in which aninquiry-based mathematics curriculum is first being introduced. The intention here is not toprove that one approach is better than the other in terms of
University as a research assistant. His research interests include designing specialized hardware to accelerate applications on advanced FPGA platforms, developing network and communication algorithms on modern USRP/SDR platforms and prototyping ultra-low power nodes for IoT applications. Currently his main focus is on power consumption and performance optimizations for mmWave and THz communications. As part of the ’COSMOS educational team’, he designs exciting and interactive problem-based STEM learning experiences for K–12 students and teachers. The team organized a teacher professional development program, using wireless communications and NGSS to create hands-on engineering lessons and promote STEM. He was part of one
social responsibility. A recent survey found that a clearmajority of students were willing to volunteer for weekend community service projects post-graduation [1]. A smaller majority were even willing to forgo some salary as a professionalengineer working at a company known for its support of community activism.Engineering FYS students lean on their background and/or inclination in engineering design andconstruction to help carry out their particular service project. In past years, engineering studentshave designed and built rooftop rainwater collection systems for garden use, vertical vegetableplanters for efficient space utilization, and composters for community gardens. Recently, first-year engineering students had the opportunity to
, and the like. This development is interesting for the educationalcommunity. For the engineering education community, in particular, the many tools andresources available are already having an impact on the future of technical teaching. CR4has been acquiring importance in this arena because it contains a plethora of knowledgespread in many sections and engineering categories. It is, in essence, a search engine ofits user’s knowledge and experience.At this writing the statistics associated with CR4 are impressive: more than 500 posts aday from engineers and other technical users; it has more than 300,000 visitors permonth; it hosts 14 specialized forums (such as Education, Electrical Engineering,biotechnology, etc.); it hosts 109 high technical
experience. Our study also highlights the multi-faceted nature ofthe growth that occurs to reflection. Aside from student improvement, reflection can lead toimproved communication between the instructor and students [15] and enhanced research skills.Realizing these benefits depends upon clear instruction and scaffolding. Many students maycome into the classroom with different beliefs about reflection, its importance, and its usefulnessin engineering. Providing explicit instruction on the benefits of reflection for metacognition andlifelong learning [16] may help in ensuring students understand the importance and impact ofquality reflective practices. Rubrics, along with appropriate scaffolding [17], can help easestudents into reflection and provide
expectations for appropriate content. No updates to report scoring were made.3.2.4 UP’s EGR 270 Materials and CE 376 Environmental EngineeringThe lab instructors had all taught the respective labs several times before our investigationbegan. These instructors were not actively looking to significantly change how they teach writingeven after the exposure to the modules. Therefore, the primary impact on both labs’ instructionsfrom “control” to “experiment” was the “experiment” group making several of the modulesavailable on the lab class web and encouraging students to use them as they deemed appropriate.Examples of good/poor reports and students’ common mistakes in the student’s guide wereintroduced in class. Other changes from “control” to “experiment
students’ leadership and professional com- petencies through teaching and one-on-one coaching. She is most interested in developing student knowl- edge of leadership to impact their successful transition to the workplace.Dr. Jeffery M. Plumblee II, The Citadel Dr. Jeffery Plumblee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering (SOE) at The Citadel. Dr. Plumblee earned his BS in Civil Engineering at Clemson University (2008), Masters in Civil Engineering at Clemson University (2009), Masters of Business Administration at Clemson University (2013), and Doctorate of Philosophy in Civil Engineering at Clemson University (2013). Dr. Plumblee’s
: Conducting vulnerability scans, identifying potential security weaknesses, and implementing mitigation strategies. Assessment: The effectiveness of the reading material is assessed through its impact on students' performance in the post-survey and practical exercises. 3. Practical Exercises: Purpose: The practical exercises are designed to provide hands-on experience in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in embedded systems. These exercises reinforce theoretical knowledge and help students develop practical skills. Activities: Students will engage in activities such as system hardening, implementing encryption for
improves the experiences of underserved and underrepresentedcommunities is significant for their retention, as well as for their education and careeradvancement [3-5]. In line with its goal to support science and engineering research, the NationalScience Foundation funded the Research for Inclusivity and Driving Equity (RIDE) ResearchExperience for Undergraduates (REU) Site under grant number 2150204.The RIDE REU Site aims to provide undergraduate students with an immersive andinterdisciplinary experience in community-engaged research focused on improving thetransportation experience of underserved and underrepresented communities. The site aims toengage a diverse pool of undergraduate students in transportation research; expose and
Paper ID #8646A Unified Approach to the Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes in Elec-trical Engineering ProgramsDr. Youakim Kalaani, Georgia Southern University Dr. Youakim Kalaani graduated from Cleveland State University with MS and Doctoral degrees in Electri- cal Engineering with a concentration in power systems. He joined Georgia Southern University on August 2006 and is now an Associate Professor in the newly established Electrical Engineering Department at the College of Engineering and Information Technology. Dr. Kalaani has served as the Interim EE Chair and taught engineering courses at the undergraduate and
Paper ID #42471Teaching Basic Concepts in Machine Learning to Engineering Students: AHands-on ApproachDr. David Olubiyi Obada, Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria David O. Obada holds a Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, specializing in production/industrial engineering. His research interests include fracture mechanics, advanced materials, and condensed matter physics. Before joining the Atlantic Technological University, Ireland, David was a research fellow at the University of Ghana, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, India, and the
articles and chapters, her research centers on the intersections of career, feminist praxis, lead- ership, and resilience. Fellow and past president of the International Communication Association, she has received numerous awards for her research, teaching/mentoring, and engagement. She has worked on Purdue-ADVANCE initiatives for institutional change, the Transforming Lives Building Global Commu- nities (TLBGC) team in Ghana through EPICS, and individual engineering ethical development and team ethical climate scales as well as everyday negotiations of ethics in design through NSF funding as Co-PI. [Email: buzzanel@purdue.edu]David Torres, Purdue University David is a third year doctoral candidate in the Brian Lamb
educationalresources for STEM field majors.The four strategies called to action are: 1) supplementary tutoring to students in introductory mathematics courses, 2) hands-on design of functional toys for K-12 populations to engage STEM students in actual applications of science and mathematics, 3) math-intensive summer bridge programming for under-prepared students and students from underrepresented populations (minorities and women) including academic, social, and cultural activities, and 4) continuous assessment of strategies 1) through 3).The first strategy to be implemented is the Math Tutoring Program. By fall 2009, the MathTutoring Program was underway at all 15 coalition campuses (Table 2, below). The
, based on the concept of digital twins,to create an identical model of the physical object, which can communicate wirelessly.Findings from a comprehensive analysis of multiple studies suggest that the integration of digitaltwins has the potential to significantly enhance learning motivation and retention in engineeringeducation. Notably, leveraging strategies such as game-centered learning, personalized learning,and virtual prototyping can effectively promote these outcomes. Of particular significance is theobservation that digital twins can diversify the range of laboratory options within engineeringclasses without entailing additional equipment costs. Consequently, this expansion of resourcesmitigates barriers for students, providing them with
systematic project process of project planning and management 2. Utilize appropriate analytical and computer tools in project work 3. Communicate effectively using simple memos, properly formatted tables and properly formatted figures following an engineering format and style guideline 4. Identify and demonstrate the behaviors of an effective team member and prepare a project scheduleThis type of assignment is a traditional method of incorporating writing in a science,engineering, or technology course. As mentioned previously, one of the weekly class meetings ofENGR 101 is a project studio where students work in small groups to perform an experiment thatillustrates a concept learned in lecture. There are three primary
Paper ID #37329Board 394: Sustaining and Scaling the Impact of the MIDFIELD project atthe American Society for Engineering Education (Year 1)Dr. Susan M Lord, University of San Diego Susan Lord is Professor and Chair of Integrated Engineering at the University of San Diego. She received a BS from Cornell University in Materials Science and Electrical Engineering (EE) and MS and PhD in EE from Stanford University. Her research focuses on the study and promotion of equity in engineering including student pathways and inclusive teaching. She has won best paper awards from the Journal of Engineering Education, IEEE Transactions