, for example, inNGSS performance expectation HS-ETS1-1 and HS-ETS1-3 [14]. Teachers and students,therefore, need educational tools and pedagogical approaches for engaging in engineering designpractices in which they are able to carefully consider ethical impacts and decision-making.Ethics in the International Engineering Education Standards. Some K-12 educators mayalso seek guidance from the Standards for Technological Literacy from the InternationalTechnology Education Association [15]. The standards for Technology and Society encouragelearning about emerging technologies, emphasizing how “in a democratic society such as ours,individuals need to be able to make responsible, informed decisions about the development anduse of such technologies
provide students with the opportunity to work in teams on a project in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Overall, senior projects are a valuable component of undergraduate education that helps students bridge the gap between theory and practice and prepare for their future careers. A senior project is an opportunity for students in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained throughout their academic career to solve real-world problems. The objectives of a senior project are to provide students with a platform to demonstrate their creativity, critical thinking, and problem- solving abilities while enhancing their technical knowledge and practical skills
]. Organizations like theAmerican Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) have even created divisions dedicated tofirst-year retention. In 2013, ASEE’s annual conference had 32 papers, two workshops, a panel,and 11 poster session entries aimed at first-year engineering student experiences [2]. On thecontrary, there is a dearth of research focusing on engineering student retention at the sophomorelevel [2], yet there are many students who drop out during their second year. Thus, this studyseeks to contribute to the body of literature by exploring the lived experiences of sophomorestudents and how they make sense of the impact of these experiences on their engineeringidentities.Coupled with a relatively newer research method in engineering education
projects. (Her) group provided devices for UTEP to test in an automated circuit builder that our group developed.” 2. Investment: Partners are actively investing in one another, not just through the sharing of resources but also by committing time and energy to building the partnership. Rating: (High) “3 UTEP students were hosted as UG interns in Duygu Kuzum’s group during the 2023 summer session. The students learned how to measure devices fabricated in UCSD’s cleanroom. I visited Duygu Kuzum in UCSD in the summer of 2023 to discuss the project. I took a semester course on semiconductor fabrication in May 2023 and supported the enrollment of the 3 UG students from UTEP
values in practices.Students’ Enacted Epistemologies: Strong Enactment of Technical RationalityWhile students expressed tentative support for the ubiquity of technical knowledge inengineering while responding to survey questions (i.e., professed epistemologies), the role oftechnical knowledge in their evaluation approaches was apparent. For some students, theirprofessed support for scientific objectivity and technical rationality hardened when evaluatingsolutions. For example, one student, who agreed that math and science are the best ways todefend ideas, and supported the claim knowledge in engineering is objective, objected to all butEngineer 3, who presented an equation and citation. When asked if Engineer 3 providedappropriate support, this
from UVA. All of his earned degrees are in engineering. In 2000, Dr. Groves co-founded Directed Vapor Technologies International (www.directedvapor.com), based upon his Ph.D. research and four U.S. patents derived from that research. Since 2002 James has been the director of distance learning in UVA’s engineering school, a responsibility that includes adminis- tration of the school’s participation in the master’s level Commonwealth Graduate Engineering Program and the bachelor’s level Engineers PRODUCED in Virginia initiative.Dr. Leigh R Abts, University of Maryland, College Park Dr. Abts received his Bachelor’s of Science in 1973 from Brown University. In 1982, he graduated with his Doctorate in Engineering from
, positivelyinfluencing graduation rates, and increasing the likelihood of underrepresented studentsgraduating with a STEM degree from college [1], [2]. Despite continued growth, there still existsa hesitancy among certain populations of students to pursue areas of STEM such asBlacks/African Americans, Hispanics, and those who are female [2], [3], [4]. This hesitation canbe attributed to many reasons from lacking aspirational goals to low self-efficacy or even theexistence of negative stereotypes can shape this [5], [6]. Additionally, there are challenges inaccessibility for underrepresented populations such as access to application materials,transportation, or even cost [7], [8]. Establishing environments where underrepresented studentsfeel supported and feel
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publications in the United States, e.g.,“Engage to Excel: Producing One Million Additional College Graduates with Degrees inScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics” [1], “Rising Above the Gathering Storm”[2], “Before It’s Too Late” [3], and “A Nation at Risk” [4]. By 2018, 35% of all STEM jobs willrequire training beyond high school [5]. Yet, only 14% of current college degrees are awarded inSTEM fields [6]. In 2012, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology(PCAST) submitted a report [1] which emphasizes the need to prepare high school students topursue degrees in STEM. An NSF report [7], argued, “To succeed in this new information-basedand highly technological society, all students need to develop their capabilities in
high priority for ourfuture engineers, today’s engineering students should be well trained to come up with ideasculturally and tackle problems in creative ways. In this regard, the critical challenge lies in howto effectively infuse CPS into the engineering curriculum without compromising the existingstandards and how to overcome barriers that impede the integration of CPS in engineeringeducation.Typically, CPS model involves five stages, namely 1) facts-finding, 2) problem-finding, 3) idea-finding, 4) solution-finding and 5) acceptance-finding13,14. At the stage of “Facts/ProblemFinding”, students will identify problem or challenge and start to collect information and developa clear understand of it. The “Idea Finding” phase is to generate
., Besterfield-Sacre, M., & McGourty, J. (2005). The ABET “Professional Skills” — Can They Be Taught? Can They Be Assessed? Journal of Engineering Education, 94(1), 41-55. doi: 10.1002/j.2168-9830.2005.tb00828.xStahl, M. J., & Dean, P. J. (1999). The Physician's Essential MBA: What Every Physician Leader Needs to Know: Aspen Publishers.Trevelyan, J. (2010). Reconstructing engineering from practice. Engineering Studies, 2(3), 175- 195. doi: 10.1080/19378629.2010.520135Williams, B., Figueiredo, J. D., & Trevelyan, J. P. (2014). Engineering practice in a global context: Understanding the technical and the social. Longon: Taylor & Francis.AppendixDuring the course
remainunderrepresented in both academic programs and professional settings [2], [3].Socioeconomic status (SES) is a particularly impactful yet frequently overlooked marginalizedidentity in higher education research and policy. Defined as an individual’s or family’s economicposition within society, SES is often associated with measurable factors such as householdincome, family education, and occupational status [4], [5]. However, SES also has a subjectivecomponent, because individuals’ perceptions of their own social standing—known as subjectivesocial status—can be shaped by their personal experiences and societal context [6]. Thesesubjective perceptions, which may not always align with objective indicators like income oreducation, profoundly influence behavior
. (2007). Three theories of career development and choice. Proven practices forrecruiting women to STEM careers in ATE programs, National Science Foundation, 0501971, 4-12.[30] Hein, G. and Monte, A. (2004). A Student Mentoring and Development Program for Underrepresented Groupsin Engineering. In: Proceedings of the 34th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, vol. 3, pp. S1G/4-S1G/8.[31] UMass Donahue Institute, Economic and Public Policy Research Division (2014). University of Massachusetts Page 26.1751.14Economic Contribution Analysis FY2013, UMass Donahue Institute, Hadley, MA, 31 p.[32] Flipped Learning Network (FLN) (2014
STEM education related to engineering education. He has extensive international experience working on technical training and engineering projects funded by the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Countries where he has worked include Armenia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, China, Egypt, Indonesia, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, and Thailand. In addition, he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering education for the department.Young Min Kim, The Ohio State UniversityDr. Mohammad Al Mestiraihi, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Mohammad Al Mestiraihi got his Ph.D. degree from the Engineering Education Department at Utah State University (USU) in
make in people’s lives-Michelle Obama” she aspires to get the most out of what life has to offer.Corion Jeremiah Holloman, Alabama A&M UniversityLuke Childrey V, Alabama A&M University Luke Childrey is an undergraduate student at Alabama A&M University. He is currently working on a B.S degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has obtained knowledge in computational fluid dynamics through coursework and interning with the UTEP aerospace center. As a result of his work experiences, he seeks to gain more experience and a career in the aerospace industry.Mr. Mohamed Jamil Barrie, Alabama A&M University Mohamed J. Barrie is a Senior Electrical Engineering major at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical
Capability report is to model what a typical consultingfirm must do when responding to a RFP. Teams make their presentations in weeks 3 and 4. Insession 8, week 4, students learn about Value Engineering, Constructability Review, and RiskAnalysis. This process is better explained by doing Value Engineering on one of the projects as ademonstration. Students then discuss and present their take on Sustainability in their projects inweek 5. In week 6, students are introduced to the concept of political and ethical issues and getfamiliar with issues and limitations they would face during an engineering project. The firstProgress Report is due by session 12 in week 6. Invited speakers from engineering companiesand/or project clients explain design process
in helpingstudents recognize their responsibility to create inclusive engineering solutions while developingspecific strategies for preventing, detecting, and mitigating bias in their future engineeringpractice.MotivationEngineering education plays a crucial role in shaping future professionals who will design anddevelop technologies that impact society. Students entering engineering programs often view thefield primarily through a technical lens, focusing on problem-solving and innovation withoutfully considering the social implications of design decisions [1]. However, research shows thatunconscious bias in design processes can lead to products that exclude or potentially harmcertain populations [2] [3]. For example, early automobile crash
reflection of positionality, subjectivity, and reflexivity in research,” Forum: Qualitative Social Research, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 249–262, 202AD, doi: https://doi.org/10.17169/fqs-3.3.832.[12] A. G. D. Holmes, “Researcher Positionality- A Consideration of Its Influence and Place in Qualitative Research- A New Researcher Guide,” International Journal of Education, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 1–10, Sep. 2020.[13] S. Secules et al., “Positionality practices and dimensions of impact on equity research: A collaborative inquiry and call to the community,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 110, no. 1, pp. 19–43, Jan. 2021, doi: 10.1002/jee.20377.[14] C. Hampton, D. Reeping, and D. S. Ozkan, “Positionality Statements in Engineering
presentedposters during the final exam period to explain their LCA analysis and make theirrecommendations for improving sustainability.3.3 IPBC Assessment Methods3.3.1 EENV 102In both projects, a holistic rubric approach was used, where the following competencies wereassessed: 1) technical accuracy, 2) stakeholder discussion, 3) supporting information forrecommendations, 4) grammar and writing, 5) technical writing quality, 6) use of citations, 7)presentation of recommendations, and 8) discussion of three pillars of sustainability (Project 1)or discussion of ethical aspects of the project (Project 2). Students were scored 1-4 with one (1)being assessed as unsatisfactory and four (4) being assessed as exceeding expectations. Holisticrubrics are useful
, commercialization and technology policy. In particular, his research has recently focused on cybersecurity topics including intrusion detection and forensics, robotic command and control, aerospace command and 3D printing quality assurance. Straub is a member of Sigma Xi, the AAAS, the AIAA and several other technical societies, he has also served as a track or session chair for numerous conferences. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Evaluation of the Second Year of a REU Program on Cyber-physical System CybersecurityAbstractThe North Dakota State University operated a National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsoredresearch experience for undergraduates (REU
to be part of engineering(75% to 86%, Survey questions 6 and 7). However, fewer respondents agreed that helping othersis a central message in civil engineering, down from 82% to 57% (Survey question 3).Additionally, fewer respondents agreed that people in engineering should consider the potentialbroader impacts of the technical solutions to problems (Survey question 8), which is animportant aspect of environmental justice. Civil engineering, particularly environmental engineering, plays a crucial role inaddressing environmental and social injustices. Environmentally sound engineering practicescan help mitigate pollution, reduce waste, and conserve resources, thereby contributing toenvironmental justice. To ensure environmentally sound
include cases such as Love Canal, Times Beach, and the ExxonValdez oil spill. Teams may petition the instructor to use a case study not on the list. US casesare used to have students make connections between history and the US laws/policies created inresponse. All groups must have a unique topic.Project 3 Deliverable: Student groups must create a short oral presentation, with slides, to bedelivered to the class. Students are limited to no more than 6 slides and are givenrecommendations about professional presentation techniques. The project deliverable includesthe team’s presentation and peer evaluation of other groups’ presentations, including thepresentation skill and technical content. Depending on course scheduling constraints and
specifically and campus more broadly,and led to the creation of a network on individuals with a shared ethos of innovation. Thisprocess of a scalable program from co-curricular events focused on technology is on that can bemodeled at other institutions.References[1] K. Gama, B. Alencar Gonçalves, & P. Alessio, “Hackathons in the formal learning process.”in Proceedings of the 23rd Annual ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in ComputerScience Education 2018(pp. 248-253).[2] E.A. Kolog, E. Sutinen, & E. Nygren, “Hackathon for Learning Digital Theology inComputer Science.” International Journal of Modern Education & Computer Science, 8(6),2016.[3] A. Herala, & O. Drögehorn, “Hackathons in software engineering education: lessons
this directly. At the administrative level, ABET accreditationincludes sustainability in its criteria to encourage the integration of sustainability in thousands ofengineering programs across the globe [10], [11]. The Engineering for One Planet (EOP)initiative uses four interrelated approaches to support the integration of sustainability into theengineering curriculum: (1) the EOP Framework, which provides a comprehensive menu ofvetted learning outcomes capturing technical and professional skills needed to practiceengineering sustainably [12]; (2) open source teaching guides with classroom activities thatfaculty can adopt and adapt in their own classrooms [13]; (3) funding for faculty capacitybuilding through collaborations with the American
professor and researcher at the School of Engineering at Universidad Andr´es Bello in Santiago, Chile, where she collaborates with the Educational and Academic Innovation Unit (UNIDA) as an instructor in active learning methodologies and mentors engineering faculty in educational research. She is the Secretary of the Women in Engineering Division (WIED) of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and an associate researcher in the STEM Latin America Network, specifically in the STEM + Gender group. Her research interests are diverse and focus on university education in STEM fields, faculty and professional development, research-based methodologies, and the use of evaluation tools and technology for education
. 2 Table 1 – The Design Teaching Standards Standard 1. STEM Concepts Standard 2. Informed Design Standard 3. Classroom When teaching engineering Practices Instruction design, teachers facilitate When teaching engineering When teaching engineering students’ learning and use of design, teachers facilitate design, teachers use relevant science, technology, students’ development of appropriate instructional engineering and mathematics
engineered equipment such as a smallcompressor and a single-cylinder engine [3]. The class consisted of 26 students: 6 electricalengineering majors and 20 mechanical engineering majors. Two of the students were female and24 were male. Most of the students were freshmen, although there were a few transfer students.The engineering program has a full-time engineering lab manager and a 3D printing lab staffedby student workers which were both available to the students for the drone project. However, thestudents were encouraged to work things out as much as possible on their own which theylargely did. Relevant lectures on subjects such as drones, creativity, and innovation were part ofthe lecture portion of the course.Project-Based LearningConsiderable
, commercialization and technology policy. In particular, his research has recently focused on cybersecurity topics including intrusion detection and forensics, robotic command and control, aerospace command and 3D printing quality assurance. Straub is a member of Sigma Xi, the AAAS, the AIAA and several other technical societies, he has also served as a track or session chair for numerous conferences. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Assessment of Cybersecurity Competition Teams as Experiential Education ExercisesAbstractThis research paper presents initial work on characterizing the educational value of cybersecuritycompetition teams to their student
, commercialization and technology policy. In particular, his research has recently focused on cybersecurity topics including intrusion detection and forensics, robotic command and control, aerospace command and 3D printing quality assurance. Straub is a member of Sigma Xi, the AAAS, the AIAA and several other technical societies, he has also served as a track or session chair for numerous conferences. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Research Experience for Undergraduates Social Programs: A Key Ingredient for SuccessAbstractThis evidence-based paper assesses strategies for Research Experience for Undergraduates(REU) social program success. REU programs
thesum of responses coded Cu or S (p < 0.01).In order to address the second research question, we looked at the open-ended question in whichstudents were asked to reflect about their change between their pre and post-session answers.From Table 3, we selected the four students presenting the maximum change between the preand post answers regarding Cu and S categories, and the three students that presented a decrease.As reported in table 4, Mary, Jennifer, John, and Michael, who all presented an increase in S orCu answers, explicitly stated that their answers changed in order to take into account culturaldifferences. Both Jennifer and Michael were more sensitive to non-technical aspects of theproject that were not known or evident at the