with, rather this class as a whole and our group project has forced me tothink about its appropriate applications at the K-12 level.” and “Both technology educationpapers addressed the difference between technology education and educational technology – twodifferent concepts I had not thought of before”). Our technique allowed us to capture thesubtleties of understanding and the progression of metacognition. The rubric demonstrated thatthe DET course had a strong impact on students thinking about and applying DET to teaching.IntroductionQuantitative approaches to assessment can tell you how much, how many or whether group Aoutperforms group B and provide descriptive statistics for a data set. However, quantitativeanalysis is unable to tell us
provide a large socio-economic impact by encouraging a diverse population ofyoung students to pursue careers in scientific disciplines.Need of logistics profession in the USAs mentioned earlier that USdomination in manufacturing in the1980s are declining steadily since thendue to the mass outsourcing of USproducts and services to overseascountries (see chart 1). On the otherhand the logistics transportation sectoris booming in the US (see table 1)4.Even though mass outsourcing isblamed for manufacturing job losses, Page 23.381.3it also helps companies achieve an endproduct or service by providing an input that is outside the company’s present
Exploring Student Perceptions of Teamwork in a Summer Outreach ProgramAbstractIncreasing numbers of summer outreach programs aim to engage students in science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM). A common approach to these programs is project-basedlearning (PBL), which often involves working in teams. Ideally, students participating in theseprograms work together in teams to apply the STEM knowledge gained from their programexperiences; these intentional communication and collaboration experiences are also likely toenhance students’ teamwork skills. However, team experiences are not always positive, andsome team members may not feel welcome to contribute. Team experiences can negatively affectstudents’ sense
University of Michigan-Flint. He finished his gradua- tion in Computer Science Major. His research is on Student Satisfaction and Ethics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Student Perception of Ethics in Bangladesh, India and USAAbstract: Ethics is an important attribute that students must develop to succeed in theiracademic career and profession. To improve the ethics perception in students, it is essentialto integrate ethics in the curriculum. A survey questionnaire was used to investigate thestudents’ perception of ethics in three different countries. The objective was to evaluatestudents’ perception of ethics using 5 factors: 1) the impact of education and faculty onethics; 2
workshop logistics. For example, thoughheld after 5 PM on two consecutive weeknights, some employers prevented their interns fromparticipating in the workshop due to other work obligations. In terms of engagement, only aminority of the participants completed all of the journaling and essay assignments. Such reflectionis critical to the pedagogical approach. Further, students participating in the virtual workshopswere potentially impacted by all of the distractions that oftentimes accompany that deliverymodality. Again, active engagement in the workshop discourse is a theoretically criticalcomponent of the pedagogical approach. Lastly, not all students attended the final workshop. As aresult, our final treatment group for this pilot launch totaled
help create a culture where students can learn, grow, socialize, andenhance their engineering identity.This paper shares the student research team’s journey through creating an interview protocol, seethe appendix for the complete protocol, conducting interviews, and performing an initialanalysis. The work-in-progress version of this paper attempts to engage with some of the workbeing done at ASEE by others interested in exploring makerspaces, retention, and the impact ofidentity formation on underrepresented student groups. For the final version after year two of thestudy, we expect to engage much more deeply with the broader literature on the subject. Whilethe recommendations are site specific to our university, we expect some of the
, while acquaintingstudents with the benefits and drawbacks of wind, geothermal, and solar energy production throughhands-on projects.INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUNDPBL, which originated from McMaster University in 1965, involves hands-on projects guided byinstructors, promoting exploration and knowledge acquisition. PBL stems from constructivism,and contrasts with traditional lecture-based methods by actively engaging students in the learningprocess through structured, practical experiments. The essential PBL criteria based on HQPBLinclude: intellectual challenges, authenticity, public product, collaboration, project management,and reflection. Studies have shown various implementations of PBL, highlighting its benefits inenhancing student engagement
each other (and to themselves).”3 Thesedefinitions reflect the complex social and communicative processes that need to be unraveled tooffer a complete understanding. While student design contexts differ in important ways fromprofessional practice,4-5 the program-based engineering education context represents animportant space for novice engineers to learn about and develop understandings that will impacttheir future engagement in design. In the context of design, there are many different values, such as innovation or a primaryconcern for safety, that guide design decisions and processes and can impact how designers thinkabout the ethical issues related to their designs and the implications of their “everyday” ethicaldecisions. This is
, Theory & Practice, p. 15210251231210494, Nov. 2023, doi: 10.1177/15210251231210494. [6] S. Gilardi and C. Guglielmetti, “University Life of Non-Traditional Students: Engagement Styles and Impact on Attrition,” The Journal of Higher Education, vol. 82, no. 1, pp. 33–53, Jan. 2011, doi: 10.1080/00221546.2011.11779084. [7] H. Taniguchi and G. Kaufman, “Degree Completion Among Nontraditional College Students,” Social Science Quarterly, vol. 86, no. 4, pp. 912–927, 2005. [8] J. Bushey-McNeil, M. W. Ohland, and R. A. Long, “Nontraditional Student Access and Success in Engineering,” presented at the 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2014, p. 24.938.1-24.938.11. Accessed: Jan. 29, 2024. [Online]. Available
at Virginia Tech’s Advanced Research Institute. His research interests include smart grid, demand response, smart metering systems (AMR, AMI, AMM), home and building energy management system, co-simulation, wireless communication, and embedded systems.Dr. Petros J. Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University Petros J. Katsioloudis is a Professor, Department Chair and the Industrial Technology Program Leader, Department of STEM Education and Professional Studies, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. His research focuses on improving teacher and student performance in STEM education, and enhancing the development of a national STEM-educated workforce.Dr. Linda Vahala, Old Dominion University Dr. Linda Vahala received
aninternational competition with over 400,000 participents3 is a good example of an organizationthat has worked to interest K-12 students of all sexes in robotics. Many teams are part ofextracorricular activites offered by their middle and high schools. There is evidence in the literature that participation in extracurricular activities and campscan impact student’s career and college major choice 4-7. However, few papers show whether thebenefits of participation extend to performance and retention once the student has started college.This study is focused on students who in high school participated in extracurricular activities orcamps related to science, computer science, math or engineering (including robotics).Specifically, this study
incredibly relevant such as: use ofgraphics as visual aids to communicate and solve ideas. Moreover, the use of graphs byarchitecture students goes beyond technical directions. Being able to work on visual aidsincludes the use of diagrams, composition of sheets and other aspects necessary to properlyaddress a project.Cognitive skills in architecture students have been compared to other group, sciencestudents. The evidence indicates architecture students tend to create several differentsolutions after analyzing certain situation. "Architects already showed greater ability in theproduction of solutions and less ability in the recognition of the problem structure" [18].This is attributed, according to Lawson [19], to their academic learning process
Foundation, Tennessee Department of Transportation, DENSO and ASEE (ETD mini- grants) and several other organizations for a total of more than $2 million. His current research interest focuses on rural community engagement for transportation projects, road user cost, sustainable design and construction for knowledge based decision making, and engineering technology education. He also con- tributed to data analysis methods and cost effective practices of highway construction quality assurance program.Dr. Uddin is a proponent of project based learning and developed innovative teaching strategies to engage his students in solving a real-world problems and prepare them with skills and knowledge that industry requires. Dr
studyhabits (as expected), but some also include extracurricular activities such as involvement instudent clubs including IEEE as and on-campus housing activities.IntroductionThere are many factors that have been linked to academic success of college students. Althoughthe importance of cognitive ability has been well established (Richardson et al., 2012), less clearis the potential impact of cognitive control processes (how people maintain effort toward goals)that impact behavior linked to academic performance. Our focus in this presentation is exploringhow the cognitive control process of action-state orientation (Kuhl, 1992) of students would linkto academic behavior that is important for academic success. Our focus here is the link of twodomains
- tiative at Lehigh University. Mehta champions the creation of integrated learning, research, and en- trepreneurial engagement ecosystems where students, faculty, and external partners come together to increase their capacities for independent inquiry, take intellectual risks and learn from failure, recognize problems and opportunities and effect constructive and sustainable change. Mehta is the prime instigator for four signature academic programs – the Mountaintop Summer Experience, the Global Social Impact Fellowship, the Lehigh Valley Social Impact Fellowship, and the Campus Sustainable Impact Fellowship that engage faculty and students in ambitious, interdisciplinary, multi-year, impact-focused ventures
displayspecific traits and perform a multitude of other indispensable activities including ethical andprofessional behavior, resilience, clear communication, change management, risk-taking, teambuilding, conflict management, and decision-making [7,8]. The criticality of these issues andpotential ways to expose students to such skill sets has been encouraged by the publication of aSpecial Issue on Engineering Education: Beyond Technical Skills [7]. ABET also indicates theneed for such skill development via Criterion 3 where students must display the ability tofunction on multidisciplinary teams, understand professional and ethical responsibility,communicate effectively, and understand the impact of engineering solutions in a context thatincludes global
%, followed by African-Americans comprising 9%. Those from indigenousbackgrounds held less than 1% of these roles [5]. With this educational context in mind, andmotivated by a desire to increase diversity, the Mobile Bioengineering Lab was developed.In the Mobile Bioengineering Lab workshop series, a group of undergraduate students in abioengineering-related club (Biomedical Engineering Journal Club [6]) at the University ofIllinois Urbana-Champaign strived to provide hands-on learning experiences and promote lifesciences and engineering to underrepresented students within their community. This initiativewas developed to address gaps in STEM accessibility and engagement among low-income andminority students, who often lack exposure to interactive
professional practice [1].Indeed, team-based, project-based learning experiences are thought to support myriad social,technical, and sociotechnical learning outcomes for engineering students, such as learning tothink and communicate in the languages of engineering, technical writing and communication,prototyping and fabrication, and so on [1]–[3]. However, existing research has indicated that thebenefits of participating in team-based, project-based learning experiences are not always sharedby all students, and sociodemographic characteristics, such as race/ethnicity, sex/gender,socioeconomic status, and international student status, can inform the socioacademic dynamicsby which students come to participate (in)equitably in engineering teamwork.The
Review andCelebration in February. As a result of the program, the students receive valuable resume andLinkedIn feedback, tips on preparing for the Career Fair, information on the variety of careersthat are available for chemical engineers, the importance of soft skills on the job, ways to standout to employers, the differences in careers in industry and academia, and the need fordeveloping a good work/life balance.A number of other unexpected benefits resulted from the program, particularly with the youngeralumni. Younger alumni are very anxious to “give back” to the department but are not often ableto make significant financial contributions when they are only 5-10 years post-graduation.Examples of these other forms of alumni engagement
techniques to the majority of CoE faculty, including those who would not normally attend traditional diversity or teaching workshops.2. Evaluate CoE faculty self-efficacy in teaching engineering and culturally responsive teaching.3. Assess the impact of the mini-modules on faculty confidence in applying inclusive teaching practices.Faculty Learning CommunityA Faculty Learning Community (FLC) launched in summer 2018. Aligned with the principles ofa successful FLC [10], the inclusive teaching team met for over six months, had voluntarymembership, operated by consensus rather than majority, and engaged in complex problems. Thesix faculty members of the FLC represented the biomedical, chemical, civil & environmental,materials science, and
ofdiscussion and allow students to develop their critical thinking skills.Technology Impact on Student LearningThrough the use of online tools and technology, learning can also be qualitatively different. Theprocess of learning in online classes can become significantly richer as students have access tonew and different types of information, can manipulate it on the computer through graphicdisplays or controlled experiments in ways never before possible, and can communicate theirresults and conclusions in a variety of media to their teacher, students in the next classroom, or Page 24.760.10students around the world. Online learning has its most
educational technology has given rise to a theory ofpersonalized learning communities [3]. While notions about personalizing education has oftenfocused on technology, important research strands have focused on areas that are not intrinsicallytechnological, including the value of eliciting or exposing student conceptual systems as anoperational starting place for acquiring new knowledge – in contrast to imparting predeterminedconcepts as the operational starting point. Indeed, any approach to knowledge development thatfocuses on conceptual systems rather than a predetermined chain of new ideas contrasts sharplywith typical curricula. Page
each STEP student, and the students are required to meet with this advisor duringthe pre-advising week (7th week of the semester) to discuss progress towards degree and to plan Page 26.662.6their course schedule. Each advisor completes an Academic Progress Report Form for studentrecords. Additionally, each STEP student is assigned a STEP Mentor to monitor student’smatriculation in the college. Students meet their STEP Mentor at least once every semester. Themeetings facilitate discussion on instructor reports (described in the next paragraph), coursework, special opportunities for community engagement, and personal and academic concerns.STEP
: Evaluating student support in a civil and environmental engineering programAbstractStudent support services like faculty interaction, extracurricular activities, peer-interaction,professional development, and additional support likely change over the course of study for anengineering student at a large, regional university. Generally, broad support is given in the firstyear of an engineering program, then more specific supports are provided during the next threeconsecutive years within an engineering program. These more specific supports often come withchallenges that need to be explored to further understand the intricacies and impacts that thesesupports have on individual engineering student development. This work in progress
University. Voluntary survey data, primarily fromthe first year of program implementation, is used to describe the STEM transferstudent experience and examine possible qualitative and quantitative impacts ofthe implemented program. The current results of outreach to local communitycolleges are also described. This material is based on work supported by theNational Science Foundation under Grant Number 1260138.Background – Importance of transfer students in STEMOrganizations from the federal government to individual businesses have called for expansion ofthe STEM-qualified workforce. In a 2010 report, the President’s Council of Advisors on Scienceand Technology stated that “The U.S. economy needs a large and increasing supply of workerswho can
typically include peer-reviewed journal and conference publications or books, which arecharacterized by extended publishing timelines and tailored to the readership of specific venues.As a result, traditional publication procedures inadvertently perpetuate a cycle of addressing analready aligned and captured audience and limiting the potential impacts of the research.In the Audio for Inclusion (A4I) Project, we address this issue by developing unique and novelaudio resources that disrupt traditional forms of broadening participation research dissemination.We leverage advancements in media and communication technologies to ease the sharing ofstudents’ experiences and make research on hidden and non-apparent student identities moreaccessible to
project is part of a larger project understanding and addressing food insecurity on one college campus. • Grant: • Goal 1: Narrate the stories of food inequity on campus. • Goal 2: Identify issues that the campus can directly impact to make change. • Goal 3: Engage engineering students in engineering design projects to: • Project 1: Develop a check-in and check-out station for the campus food pantry. • Project 2: Develop an inventory system for the campus food pantry. • Project 3: Teach engineering students about narrative inequiry. 11/6/2024 | © Justin C. Major, Ph.D. | 5As I mentioned, this project was part of a larger grant initiative
increases in completion from Year 1 to Year 2 of theprogram, there were slight course completion drops in Year 3. Increases were directly tied toimprovements in the structure of the course and interventions. Clear communication ofexpectations, required attendance, two day a week lectures and credit hours tied to the courseheld students more accountable for completion of subject material. The administrators expectedslight decreases in Year 3 as the program nearly doubled in size and expanded to include allmajors in CECS, for some of which (Computer Science and Information Technology) math wasless critical to timely progression as it had less of an impact on required major courses. In fact,45% (n=46 of 102) of those who completed no subjects during
of the strike demands werenon-reformist reforms toward the reduction of police power. These demands centered policingand police violence as a health and safety issue on campus and in society as a whole.The present work-in-progress study seeks to use critical and intersectional lenses in an effort toidentify and understand engineering graduate student motivations for participation in the laborstrike. Graduate engineering students who participated in the strike engaged in semi-structuredinterviews, using the labor strike as a focal point for conversation topics, including students’experiences with participation, prior and current understandings of unions, and beliefs aboutrelationships between unions and engineering. Common themes emerging
areintended to inform faculty practice and understandings of systemic marginalization. Our primaryimplications will be for engineering education researchers of marginalization, to potentiallyincorporate our methodology to help create a more impactful and engaged research agenda. ProposalThis proposal is for an arts-based research and interactive poster session. Following therequested format of the interactive poster session particularly, we outline the following keyaspects of the proposal:Topic and Alignment with ECSJ Mission:The proposed interactive poster focuses on researcher and faculty roles regarding themarginalization of engineering students. First, we note that due to the efforts of many