they design, implement, and supervise.However, curricula in fields such as engineering, technology, and computer science, traditionallyfocus concerted efforts on designing to fulfill technical requirements but neglect the needs ofecosystems and communities impacted by their technical solutions (Jordan et al., 2021). Equity iscommonly addressed under a field-specific lens of privacy, clinical bias, gender bias,race/ethnicity bias, hardware and software availability, connectivity, and excluded identities(Abr`amoff et al., 2022; Farrell et al., 2021; Fong and Harris, 2015). However, societal systems areinterconnected across these fields and to increase health equity, it is necessary to address them ascomplex algorithms (McDonald, 2000).In this
training, students enter the next in-class session ready to practice themethods that they have learned. Students are asked to sit together with their capstone teams andare presented with a role-playing scenario in which, collectively, they inhabit a male engineerwho has just graduated. “Sam’s” first job is at a small, highly desirable, cutting edge start-upcompany, and he is eager to make a positive technical impact in his new job. During his firstweek, Sam’s direct supervisor invites him out to lunch with a select group of other engineers,giving Sam the opportunity to build team relationships and network within the company. As thescenario proceeds, however, students are given examples of statements made by Sam’ssupervisor that seem to demonstrate
engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Analyzing the Needs of Engineering Teaching Assistants: Examining Hidden Deficit IdeasIntroductionThe lack of preparation of graduate students for the professoriate has been documented bydifferent scholars [1, 2]. It is well known that graduate education prepares students to pursuedifferent career paths [1], but a large majority of engineering graduate students will followprimarily corporate and industry positions while a small percentage will chase faculty careers[3]. According to Choe and Borrego [3], doctoral international engineering students are morelikely to pursue an academic career. Nonetheless, it
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participant response. These were followed up by sixone-on-one semi-structured interviews. The first author conducted five, and the second authorconducted one. After both focus group interviews, the researchers met on Zoom, and sharedreflections on the interviews in order to explore their perceptions about what was shared by theparticipants. They also met two other times to discuss overall views on the focus groups andindividual interviews.Data AnalysisThe sessions after the focus groups were recorded, and the transcripts reviewed for content thataddressed the research questions. Dialogue around how they internalized, and responded tofeedback from participants regarding race, racism, and whiteness were examined. The authorsalso submitted written
the pendulum bob moved across the Photogate sensor. Although thismethod is quick, it does not improve students’ technical knowledge. A similar experimentationstrategy has also been documented in the literature [3], [21]. On the other hand, the ECP type of experiment allows for a new pedagogical model thatpromotes a more complete integration of theory and laboratory experience. Here, each student logsin to a timed canvas containing the instructions for the experiment. The result of their experimentswas to be turned in before the time elapses. This was done to reduce academic dishonesty.However, students were advised not to sort search engines for answers especially in the theoryaspect. Their answers were first vetted via Turnitin and
assess an experiential learningcurricular activity for third-year mechanical engineering students at a four-year university. Theauthors conducted a four-week DBT project in the required, junior-level, lab course. The desiredstudent learning outcomes were mapped to ABET outcomes 2, 5, and 6, related to applyingengineering design, functioning effectively in a team, and conducting experimentation and dataanalysis, respectively [5]. II. Lab descriptionThe Design-Build-Test (DBT) lab is designed to take place over 4 weeks (one 3-hour session perweek), and the goal is to understand some of the subtleties of 3D printing (print orientation,infill, repeatability, strength) and make sure that all students understand how to use thetechnology. The lab
-centric entertainmentcontent. Students had backgrounds in programming, game development, experience design andscience.The course structure included lectures on speculative design, design fiction, sandbox activities toprototype alternate futures, case studies, presentations, and workshop sessions. The class metonce a week for three hours and had ten students (nine international students coming fromvarious countries) enrolled in the class.The projects integrated with this course required a knowledge of real-world social issues that canlead to digital innovation through entertainment graphics as a communicative tool for effectivedissemination and practice. The course instructor (from computer graphics technologydepartment) collaborated with a senior
also serves to benefit the performanceof engineering teams [46]. Reddy et al. [22] further argue that sociotechnical approaches toteaching engineering have other benefits, including “enhancing student engagement, addressingABET learning outcomes surrounding the understanding of context, [and] supporting students’ability to engage ambiguous open-ended problems with attention to diverse stakeholders” (p. 3).Illustrative examples of Principle 1 in practice Despite the persistence of the social-technical divide in students’ thinking, sociotechnicalengineering courses, workshops, and modules have had success at developing students’sociotechnical understanding and skills (e.g, [23], [29], [47]). Engineering instructors canchallenge the
Millennium Scholars. Before joining FGCU, she was a visiting Assistant Professor of Biotechnology in the Division of Science and Technology at the United International College (UIC) in Zhuhai China. She has trained with ASCE’s Excellence in Civil Engineering Education (ExCEEd) initiative, been exploring and applying evidence-based strategies for instruction, and is a proponent of Learning Assistants (LAs). Her scholarship of teaching and learning interests are in motivation and mindset, teamwork and collaboration, and learning through failure and reflection. Her bioengineering research interests and collaborations are in the areas of biomaterials, cellular microenvironments, and tissue engineering and regenerative
an additional Venn diagram todescribe engineering identity within two different aspects: sense of belonging and grit (interestand effort in the program).These categories are defined slightly differently by [7], where they were separated by academicidentity (a combination of academic performance and occupational aspirations), how studentsview themselves as engineers and how they are recognized as engineers by other members ofsociety. Each framework in [7] identified a combination of factors and characteristics that forman engineering identity. One relevant paper [8] divided engineering identity into two differentcomponents: a technical identity and a heterogeneous identity that focused on non-technical(soft) skills.As described in [3]-[5
- ucation, International Journal of Engineering Education, Transactions of ASME, Chemical Engineering Journal, Bioresource Technology, Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, and Combustion and Flame. She is a member of the ASEE, ASME, and the Algae Biomass Organization. Dr. Shuman served as Chair for the ASEE Energy Conversion and Conservation Division. She received a Dipl. Ing. degree in mechanical engineering from Belgrade University and an M.S.M.E. and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington. She has held the title of Paccar Professor and is an Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Online Labs and DEI in Introduction to
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students in experiments and active learning.Learning in a laboratory consolidates scientific and engineering concepts to develop engineeringdesign abilities, enable problem-solving and nurture professional and social skills [2]. Theundergraduate laboratory is important in preparing students for practice beyond the university.Skills developed in the laboratory, such as conducting experiments and tests, solving problems,designing, and innovating, are key skills for professional practice. In the last two decades,laboratories have been further enhanced by the introduction of the digital computer and systemsof distance learning, particularly over the Internet [3]. The digital computer has opened newpossibilities in the laboratory with updated software
Paper ID #37108Where Are We, and Where to Next? ’Neurodiversity’ in EngineeringEducation ResearchTheo Sorg, Purdue University Theo Sorg (they/them) is a third-year PhD student and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. They received their Bachelor’s de- gree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Purdue University. As an undergraduate, they also received a Cooperative Education Program certificate for their work as a Pathways Intern at NASA’s John- son Space Center. Their research interests focus on challenging problematic conceptions and
hands-on engineering projects in the homehas the potential to develop children’s dispositions and ways of thinking common to engineers.IntroductionHabits of mind can be defined as learned or internalized dispositions that inform an individual'sactions and behaviors when confronted with challenges and problems [1]-[2]. Habits of mindhave been found to support the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills [3]-[4], which are key skills within the field of engineering, as well as other STEM fields such asmathematics [5]. As described by Alhamlan et al. [3], habits of mind are often discipline-specific. In this paper, we focus on habits of mind within the field of engineering, the values andattitudes engineers often use when making
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competencies needed for digital transformation beyond digitalskills. Based on their review and analysis of the literature, Iordache, et al., have identifiedthirteen (13) digital competency and skill frameworks that can be clustered into five commoncategories, including: 1) operational, technical, and formal; 2) information, cognition; 3) digitalcommunication; 4) digital content creation; and 4) strategic [14].There are several more recent frameworks, for example: Skills and Competencies framework(SkiCo) [15], Skills Framework for the Informational Age (SFIA 8) [16], and EuropeanCommission's Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (DigComp) [17]. These frameworksnot only highlight the importance of technical skills, but also non-technical skills
with a wide range of lab objectives andoutcomes. Those materials could impact the students’ lab report writing extensively.1. IntroductionMost engineering programs include laboratory courses in their curricula to offer hands-onexperience with disciplinary concepts and methods used in engineering practices. Mostengineering laboratory instructors assign lab reports to prepare engineering undergraduates to beeffective communicators with a range of audiences [1-3]. Lab reports also provide students toreview the necessary technical information and present their lab data while also giving themcareer-specific equipment and practical laboratory skills [4]. Despite the importance of labs andlab report writing in engineering programs, the expectations
develop lesson plansincorporating engineering PBL; more grade level specific activities, especially in the K-2 grades;more content specific instruction, and more cross curricular ideas. All teacher survey commentscan be viewed in Appendix B.What did we learn?Designing training by modifying challenges to fit two different grade bands is an overalleffective way to address the unique needs of each group. However, one 3-hour session onlytouches the surface and teachers indicated in the survey they desire more. We suggest thefollowing: 1. Require several sessions over the course of the academic year, so teachers can implement the workshop learnings into their curriculum and discuss the challenges and successes, while gaining
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losehope or be afraid to dream. Dr. Birmingham engages in participatory research with youth,teachers, faculty, and community members to better understand and address issues ofparticipation in STEM.References[1] B. Wong, Y.L.T. Chiu, Ó.M. Murray and J. Horsburgh, “End of the road? The career intentions of underrepresented STEM students in higher education,” in International Journal of STEM, vol. 9, no. 51, pp. 1–12, Jul. 2002. [Online]. Available: https://www.proquest.com. [Accessed Jan 10, 2023].[2] B.M. Dewsbury, “Deep teaching in a college STEM classroom,” Cultural Studies of Science Education, vol. 15, pp. 169–191, Mar. 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.proquest.com. [Accessed Jan 10, 2023].[3] K.A. Griffin
their research and practice.IntroductionAn increasing number of engineering curricula across K-12 and undergraduate levels is pushingfor social, political, and technical integrations to steer away from the traditional engineeringculture of solely privileging the technical dimension while downplaying the social and politicaldimensions [1]. Many of these curricula are discussion-based, where students have conversationsabout real-world engineering problems and how designs can impact the community [2]. In somecases, students work on design projects related to those conversations in their classrooms [3], [4].While these contexts are certainly beneficial for students to become aware of and think about thesociopolitical aspects of engineering, it is
Policy at the University of Southern Cali- fornia (USC). Her research domains are organization behavior and diversity management with particular interests in diversity investment outcomes and the impact of executive level leadership diversity. Her re- search is multidisciplinary and applies methods and fields in public policy, management, political science, and sociology. Upon completion of her Bachelors of Arts degree in International Development Studies at UCLA, she began a successful career in banking and finance at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch. She has completed various post baccalaureate certifications through UCLA Anderson and the Harvard Business School; most recently, she completed her MPA at California
to engage inARDEI related discussions. This TA-ship is counted as equivalent to a technical course as one ofthe required TA-ships for Ph.D. program completion. The faculty instructor, faculty co-lead ofthe ARDEI Committee, and department chair determined the best candidate. Both the instructorand TA were required to attend personalized training sessions held by the teaching and learningcenter on campus. Sessions included content on how to create an inclusive teaching environment,how to foster discussion, and how to handle “hot moments.”Course assignments were minimal and in-class discussion was prioritizedThe vast majority of learning in the course took place during class time. Students wereencouraged to actively listen to lectures and
technical expertise is crucial in any engineering education,including biomedical engineering (BME), the retention of skills that enhance theemployability of graduating students is equally important. These skills include but are notlimited to teamwork, problem-solving, communication, professional conduct, etc.[1–3]Among these professional skills, problem-solving, systems analysis, scientific knowledge,and learning abilities were the most frequently desired for BME bachelor's graduates in ananalysis of over 23,000 job postings across various engineering disciplines [2]. In addition toprofessional skills, technical skills such as Microsoft Excel, computer-aided design (CAD),and SolidWorks were the top three mentioned in job ads for BME bachelor's
management tools, broadly grouped into LMSs,SSDs, and early alert systems. Being around for almost two decades, LMSs have become aubiquitous part of many higher education systems [3]. The web-based software platformtechnologies support purposes such as facilitating course enrollments for virtual and in-personstudents, course design and management, course assessment, grade books, and communication[4]. Naz and Khan have discussed some functionality gaps from a technical perspective, such asunreliability and lack of intuitive features for evaluation and tracking [5]. Popular LMSs includeBlackboard, Moodle, Canvas, Cornerstone, and eCollege. The primary goal of LMS isinstructor-student communication regarding course content. Platforms that focus on
deliver the sessions and build arobust repository of support resources for educators across the state. This team began withcollege faculty and local, technical education administrators and teachers. It grew to includefaculty and staff across our university system and secondary educational partners across the state.Utilizing the strengths and inputs of all of the participants allowed us to achieve synergy andrealize greater outcomes, and influence future growth in our college and outreach efforts.In addition to internal grants, we have also received external funding from organizations such asthe National Science Foundation (NSF) to support outreach efforts by the Tickle College ofEngineering. In 2021, a member of the outreach committee received an
safety tips werealso reviewed. Our goals for incorporating the toy adaptation module included providingstudents with an opportunity to: ● work together as a team towards an end goal and hone team working skills through collaboration ● make a difference in the local community by increasing access to accessible and developmentally important toys, and apply knowledge to create a positive societal impact ● hone technical skills including soldering and circuit analysis, and gain hands-on experience in problem-solving ● participate in hands-on exploration of circuitry concepts ● engage in conversations and reflection regarding concepts of accessibility of universal designLab Session: Teams of ~3 students were