professional and ethical responsibility (as understood in multiple cultures) ≠ Ability to communicate effectively (across language barriers) ≠ Broad education to impact engineering solutions for a global, economic, environmental, and societal context ≠ Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning (as new markets emerge around the world) ≠ Knowledge of contemporary issues (globalization)The author has highlighted existing global statements or added parenthetical modifiers todemonstrate how effective global education will help student develop the skills needed forinternational competency. Downey and Lucena (2006) have gone as far as recommending thefocusing of global elements into an
prepared to do this work? If not, how could you have been better prepared? • What did you find most rewarding? • What did you find most challenging? • Did you discover anything about being an engineer?Other assessment/evaluation factors to be considered include institutional and communityimpacts. However, our focus will not be on what these impacts are for these stakeholders asmuch as how they affect students’ engagement in LTS. Thus, our surveys and interviews willserve to collect basic information related to their campuses (number of faculty, disciplines, typeof course/program, positive and negative consequences, etc.) as well as their community partners(number and types of projects, number of community members served, positive and
American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Impacts of a Neural Engineering Summer Research Experience on High School Students (Evaluation)Neural engineering is a cutting edge field focused on improving people’s lives by connectingbrains with technology. Sensorimotor neural engineering adds a specific focus on designingclosed-loop neural interactive systems to help restore sensory and/or motor functions that havebeen lost as a result of a neurological disorder or injury. The field brings together expertiseacross many engineering specialties along with computer science, robotics, mathematics,neuroscience, medicine, and bioethics. This interdisciplinary nature, as well as the goal ofhelping people with disabilities
elementary school teachers’ enactmentsof engineering design-based science instruction and to assess the impact of their instruction onstudents’ science learning.Research questionsThis study was guided by the following research questions: a) How do elementary schoolteachers enact engineering design-based science instruction? b) What is the fidelity of teachers’implementation? c) What knowledge do students learn when engaging in engineering design-based tasks? and d) To what extent does the fidelity of instruction correlate with students’science learning?Theoretical frameworkThis study is grounded in the theoretical construct of situated learning theory where learners(teachers and students) become part of a community of practice in which they learn
ASME Best Teacher Award and earned the ACUE Certificate in Effective College Instruction. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Impact of In-Class Demonstration on Student Performance in an Introductory Thermodynamics CourseAbstractThe traditional lecture-oriented classroom has shown poor student knowledge retention andengagement, especially in a large classroom setting. An in-class demonstration is widelyrecognized as an effective method to engage students in the subject matter. This study examinedhow in-class demonstrations play a role in students’ learning of undergraduate thermodynamicscourses in
-curricular support (MCCS), which is based on Tinto’s model ofinstitutional departure, that identified institutional practices that offer support for undergraduatestudents in engineering. Additionally, this model can help explain the impact of students’interaction with social, academic, and professional systems on students’ success. In this paper, we use survey data collected electronically in spring 2019 from about 900undergraduate students at nine colleges and public universities to relate the extent to whichstudents engage in specific activities with their perceptions of support along three of the MCCS-informed factors: STEM peer connections, academic peer support, out-of-class engagement.Using structural equation modeling, this analysis
security. This trend is expected to increasenationwide, as there is already a government strategic refocus on space.While some universities are well positioned in the manufacturing side of these small satellites,there is an opportunity for students and faculty, at MSU of Denver, to engage in themultidisciplinary testing aspects of these vehicles. Stakeholders from such collaboration includethe university, the industry, the faculty and the students as well as the community.In this paper, we describe the steps taken by the Metropolitan State University of Denver toengage the stakeholder’s community, the testing system breakdown into subsystems, and theoverall testing environment for small satellites. The paper discusses the basic concepts
professionaldevelopment of tutors, particularly females, in addition to tutees.IntroductionSince 2012 our research team has been analyzing impacts of supplemental instruction (SI) onfirst-year engineering students at Northeastern University, with an emphasis on how gender andother traits, such as pre-college background and attitudes toward school, affect academic success.[1] - [6]. These studies have highlighted the potential benefits for women engaging in theseprograms during college including: higher grades, increased attendance at structured tutoringsessions, and greater comfort reaching out to relatable role models for support.The Connections Program at Northeastern University was founded in 2000 with NationalScience Foundation (NSF) funding to provide
engaging, hands-on, exploratory, andproject-based learning experiences that may increase interest in STEM pathways [9]. Thispotential was explored in a large-scale evaluation of 158 STEM-focused OST programs on theirimpact on interest in STEM [6]. The study involved a large sample of students in grades 4 - 12participating in OST STEM programs. A one-time retroactive survey found participants reportedstatistically significant interest in STEM careers based on participation in an OST program. Thisstudy shows promise for the impact of OST programming on STEM interest.Not all studies, however, support a link between OST and increased interest in STEM. Forexample, a randomized experimental study investigated the effects of a 2-week summer sciencecamp
educational assessment best practices. She focuses on building and evaluating academic programs that promote inclusive excellence for all learners. Currently, Dr. Cullington serves as the Associate Provost of Academic Programs at Sacred Heart University. Previously, she was the Founding Co-Chair of the Honors Program at SUNY Farmingdale and Associate Director of the Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) Program where she designed, implemented, and evaluated academic programs to engage students from historically minoritized communities in undergraduate research opportunities. She has served as a principal investigator and educational researcher on number grant initiatives, including grants from the National Science Foundation
detailed developed.Participants’ Feedback to the WorkshopsThe workshops were very well received by all the participants, as they were engaged andenthusiastic about the activities. The strong positive feedback received about the workshops isreflected by the post-workshop survey results presented in Figures 12-17 and Tables 2-4: Figure 12: Percentage of students that selected one of the options on a Likert scale for question “How will you rate the workshop overall?” Figure 13: Percentage of students that selected one of the options on a Likert scale for question “To what extend was attending this workshop worth your time?”Figure 14: Percentage of students that selected one of the options on a Likert scale for
occur in preparation for teaching, such as the mentormust review the material and this review may help the mentor grasp it more deeply. This processmay lead the mentor to seek out examples to help explain the material [6]. Another studyobserved that peer mentoring increased mentor self-esteem and motivation to learn [7].Furthermore, other studies have shown that peer mentors not only gain knowledge in the topic,but also improve their communication/teamwork/leadership skills, and develop empathy towardsat-risk students [8-10]. Given the potential benefits of peer mentoring, we were interested instudying the impacts of the experience on ExCEL scholars’ math self-efficacy and leadershipdevelopment.Math Self-EfficacySelf-efficacy is one’s own
. Linsey received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas. Her research area is ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 The Impact of Prototyping Strategies on Computer-Aided Design BehaviorABSTRACTPrototyping is central to the engineering design process. Physical prototypes facilitate learningabout a design concept’s functionality, feasibility, etc. at various stages of the engineering designprocess. The relationships between prototyping strategy and modeling behaviors are not wellunderstood. Through a student design competition, the effects of parallel and iterativeprototyping strategies on computer-aided design (CAD) behaviors were
Paper ID #23618Work in Progress: Impact of Exposure to Broad Engineering on Student Per-ceptionsKellie Grasman, Missouri University of Science & Technology Kellie Grasman serves as an instructor in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She holds graduate degrees in engineering and business admin- istration from the University of Michigan, and began teaching in 2001 after spending several years in industry positions. She was named the 2011-2012 Robert B. Koplar Professor of Engineering Manage- ment for her achievements in online learning. She serves as an eMentor
understanding of these programs, future workshould focus on extending beyond student perspectives and incorporating input from programinstructors. This multi-perspective approach will provide a more detailed representation of theoutcomes for students participating in invention education, as well as insights into the challengesand successes faced by instructors in implementing the curriculum. Future research should alsoinclude older participants, middle and high school, to understand how their experiences andoutcomes change across different stages of education.As educators strive to enhance STEM engagement, ongoing research is vital to document thelasting impact of invention education programs. Identifying specific components that supportstudent success
of Pre-College Engineering Educa- tion (JPEER). She received a B.S.E with distinction in Engineering in 2009 and a B.S. degree in Physics Education in 1999. Her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees are in Science Education from Arizona State University earned in 2002 and 2008, respectively. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF AN EDUCATIONAL CAD MODELING TOOL ON STUDENT DESIGN THINKINGAbstractIn this work-in-progress paper we present preliminary results of a study on the use of computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop informed designers at the first year undergraduate level.There is a need for first-year undergraduate engineering students to engage
Page 24.696.5Six different levels of assessment [6] took place throughout the semester: 1. During lecture, instructor engaged the students in thinking process of why a specific step of a solution methodology was done and what impacts it had on further steps and consequences of not following the prescribed step. 2. During practice presentation, the preparedness of the student and his/her understanding of concepts and procedures were evaluated. This interview type setting with student making the presentation and the instructor listening, asking questions and making suggestions was the most important step of the whole process. 3. During the homework submission stage, readiness of the student to solve a larger
, 2020 Co-op education and the impact on the behaviors and competencies of undergraduate engineering studentsIntroductionUndergraduate engineering education has traditionally, and rightfully, been focused on a mix oftechnical learning outcomes, complemented by non-technical enablers of professional success(e.g. communication skills and life-long learning). In addition, programs have added learningoutcomes that draw on their traditions (e.g. social justice) or on newfound pedagogical theories(e.g. entrepreneurially minded learning). In order to satisfy all these learning outcomes in thespan of a four-year curriculum, the engineering curriculum subjects students to a level of rigorand pace that invariably influences their
REU affect students’ self-efficacy of making decision about graduate school and success therein? 3. How does the REU affect students’ preferences on research type? 4. How does the REU change participants' perceptions of their research knowledge, skills, and engineering career path?II. MethodA. SettingObjectives of the REU Program. The specific objectives of the REU program at the universitywere to (a) engage a minimum of 10 undergraduates annually; (b) prepare the students forgraduate school through workshops on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), increasingawareness of graduate opportunities, strengthening of resumes by publishing research, andimproving written and oral communication; and (c) measure the effectiveness of
Electrical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. Her research interests include accessibility and learning in ECE, integration of liberal arts communication in engineering, and culturally relevant pedagogy. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Measuring the Impact of a Study Abroad Program on Engineering Students’ Global PerspectiveAbstractWith the increasing demand of engineers to have global competencies, students are more thanever required to be creative and critical thinkers when solving complex problems. To prepareengineering students for successfully transitioning to the globally connected workforce,engineering educators
/11, researchindicated students were severely at risk for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other anxietydisorders after terrorist attacks [2], [3] and argued for broadening access to mental healthservices. Studies conducted in the context of Hurricane Katrina revealed school systems’ lack ofpreparedness in supporting the needs of students in implementing disaster-focused programs [4],[5]. The studies recommended strengthening communication lines between administration, staff,and parents along with improving emergency preparedness plans to provide for large-scaledisasters. Studies conducted to examine the impact of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic on educationfocused on the difficulties and effectiveness of school closures in preventing the spread of
the Department of Biomedical Engineering. He began here as student near the start of the UW-BME program and earned his BS, MS, and PhD in BME. He is interested in hands-on instruction – teaching and developing courses related to biomaterials and tissue engineering, as well as design. He has been awarded numerous departmental and college level teaching awards. He was recently inducted as a fellow to the UW-Madison Teaching Academy. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Impact of a Sophomore BME Design Fundamentals Course on Student Outcome Performance and Professional DevelopmentBiomedical Engineering (BME) students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
coordinates EPICS High (Engineering Projects in Community Service) to engage high school and mid- dle school students in human-centered engineering projects in their communities. Through this program, Velez works to build partnerships with school districts, industry, and non-profits to bring STEM program- ming to underserved communities across the state. Before joining ASU, Velez spent seven years as an elementary educator at a STEM focus school. She currently holds a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Studying the Impact of a Residential Program on High School Students
Paper ID #29224The Impact of Residential Engineering Summer Academies on Middle andHigh School Students, (RTP-Diversity Paper)Dr. Vemitra M White, NASA Marshall & Stennis Space Flight Centers/ Texas State University Dr. Vemitra White, a native of Crawford, Mississippi, graduated with her Ph.D. in 2016 from Missis- sippi State University in Instructional Systems and Workforce Development. She is currently a STEM Education Specialist for NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and NASA Stennis Space Center in Al- abama and Mississippi respectively. Also, Vemitra is an Assistant Professor for the LBJ Institute for STEM Education
manner, and are basedon current and emerging research on student engagement, engineering education, practices ofeffective teaching and learning and engineering learning outcomes. The instruments wereinformed by the development of existing tools, yet the CASEE surveys are innovative in thatthey fill gaps in the assessment of engineering education. We have provided a well-developedresearch plan that has engaged a variety of engineering institutions in the piloting and on goingrefinement of the instruments. Our instruments have the potential to offer powerful formativefeedback for individual engineering colleges and departments, as well to provide nationalbaseline data on engineering education.Study Participants and MethodsMeasuring both student
2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference The Impact of E-Math on Engineering Students: Retention and Progression Outcomes Heath A. Schluterman1, Aysa L. Galbraith1, and Leslie B. Massey2 1 Teaching Associate Professor, 2Advanced Instructor, First-Year Engineering Program, University of ArkansasAbstractIn response to the growing need to support engineering students who were not calculus-ready,the University of Arkansas reintroduced the E-Math program in Fall 2016. This initiative aimedto improve retention and success rates by providing a curriculum that incorporated hands-on labsand integrated engineering applications to enhance student engagement
SALG is an online survey that focuses on the “degree to which a course has enabled studentlearning.” The survey also asks questions to students to determine what specific aspects of thecourse students felt were most impactful to their learning. Students from MRU2 and all URUclasses were given the opportunity to take the SALG as extra credit for the class.One class session from each instructor was observed using the Reformed Teaching ObservationProtocol (RTOP)20,13. RTOP gauges to what extent an instructor is “reformed” based on threefactors: (1) Lesson Design and Implementation, (2) Content (propositional knowledge andprocedural knowledge), (3) Classroom culture (communicative interactions and student/teacherrelationships). Each class was
jaskirat.sodhi@njit.edu, ashish.borgaonkar@njit.edu, hou@njit.edu, moshe.kam@njit.eduAbstract - Students’ inability to easily apply concepts of to finish these pre-requisite mathematics requirements inmathematics to engineering problems and applications is their first year to progress ahead in a timely fashion due todetrimental to their success in pursuing an engineering high failure and withdrawal rate. A key detrimental factordegree. It has a direct impact on the retention and contributing to this is that a majority of the incoming firstgraduation numbers in engineering colleges. In addition, year students are considered to be underprepared inhigh failure rate in first year mathematics courses is also
served as its Director for 12 years. Prior to joining U-M, Dr. Finelli was the Richard L. Terrell Professor of Excellence in Teaching, founding director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and associate professor of electrical engineering at Kettering University. Dr. Finelli’s current research interests include student resistance to active learning, faculty adoption of evidence-based teaching practices, the use of technology and innovative pedagogies on student learning and success, and the impact of a flexible classroom space on faculty teaching and student learning. She also led a project to develop a taxonomy for the field of engineering education research, and she was part of a team that
learning.Moreover, there were also some appearances of other barriers on the pedagogical model,delivery mode, engaging students online, and adding time needed to communicate with students(barriers no. 40, 51, 39, and 46). He said, “...it’s hard to engage students to attend online sessionvia Zoom because not all of them can access it and sometimes the infrastructure does notsupport. I tend to ask them to join the discussion on WhatsApp actively...”. He added, “...Ineeded to give them additional assignments, for example, I assigned them to make twoquestions, and I had to answer through the WhatsApp group platform, so I had to be on standbyand give answers until late at night at that time...” describes how he needed to put extra effortson communicating with