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addressthese challenges, we proposed a novel PBL course design methodology to involve localenterprises and entrepreneurs as course co-instructors, thereby compensating for the lack ofindustry participation in the current PBL course development efforts. The methodology consistsof five main pillars: (1) inquiry-based problem solving using practical real-world problems; (2)active knowledge construction through a multidisciplinary team; (3) situated learning throughmeaningful social interaction with a community of practice; (4) guided investigation withscaffolded instructions on research methodology and technology; and (5) prototypedemonstration with expert feedback. To test the effectiveness of the PBL course designmethodology, we performed two
typically belonged to the industry roles ofproject manager, safety manager, quality manager, and consultant. Beyond thelearners/beneficiaries of the training program, the survey was also extended to the respondentswho are academicians to include stakeholder perspectives from academia. The inclusion ofmultiple stakeholders is a common practice in learning needs assessment research to gauge adiversified perspective [24].The survey was shared with around 180 project teams with different personnel working inadministration, quality assurance, safety personnel, and consultants. Some teams in the email listwere from academia owing to the representation from academia as well. The survey was sharedfrom the month of October 2024 to December 2024. The
for 1.5 hoursevery morning (Monday through Friday) in a dedicated computer facility thataccommodates up to 120 students at a time. In each lab, a faculty member teaches thelesson with the assistance of a corps of graduate teaching assistants and one or two otherfaculty. Thus, any student having difficulty may get immediate help and personalattention.Why did we choose these particular applications programs? They represent a diverserange of applications, and are useful in a variety of disciplines. They are readily availableto our students; their vendors provided attractive arrangements for purchase of theprograms by our students and affordable site licenses for the school. A faculty committeeselected these particular products after considering
interviewees were seeking‘buy-in’ or involvement in all discussions about the project. Transparency was a commonly usedterm, specifically around knowing what everyone on the team was doing. This was also capturedby the term ‘in the loop’. Communication within the team was reported as structured, regular,and a mix of formal and informal interactions with most communication happening face-to-face.Unclear communications were not uncommon beyond the design team, but within, strategiessuch as demos were used to teach the engineers about industrial design techniques and strategies.Visual communication, such as well documented concept sketches, photos and videos, promoteda show don’t tell mentality that was adopted by the interns and supervisor. Through
. Paulsen routinely directs evaluations of STEM-related projects in formal and informal educational settings, focusing on learners as well as practi- tioners. Her main research interest lies in evaluating the use of learning technologies that hold the promise of enhancing the lives of traditionally underserved populations (children, parents, and communities).Tamecia R Jones, Purdue University, West Lafayette Tamecia R. Jones is a doctoral student at Purdue University School of Engineering Education. She is studying assessment in K-12 formal and informal settings. Page 24.746.1 c
Student Programs staff in the College of Engineering& Technology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are developing methods to get fromanecdotal information to tangible, measurable outcomes. The process is being guided by: i)ABET program outcomes (A-K)1; ii) the need for “quantitative” information; iii) ease of accessto students in time and place; iv) a goal of having an effective and efficient process for obtainingand interpreting results and; v) the desire to measure outcomes longitudinally.To accomplish this task, several surveys have been developed for completion by studentsthrough various stages of their engineering education. The surveys focus: a) “work”-relatedexperiences; b) international experiences; c) academic advising; d
go beyond simple in-class demonstrations.We intend to use a guided inquiry approach in the design of the exercises. In this method thestudents must be actively involved in the learning experience. These will not be simpledemonstrations, but will require students to do several things. In general, they will be asked tocomplete a pre-exercise worksheet which will require them to make predictions about outcomesbased on their past experiences, pre-conceived notions and possible previous coursework. As theexercise is taking place the students should be involved in an active discussion about what theyare seeing, and why things are happening as they are. Finally they will be asked to complete apost-exercise worksheet which will contain many of the
. National Science Board. “An Emerging and Critical Problem of the Science and Engineering Labor Force.” 2004, http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsb0407/nsb0407.pdf (accessed December 20, 2009).5. American Association of State Colleges and Universities. “Strengthening the Science and Mathematics Pipeline for a Better America.” Policy Matters, 2 (11) (2005).6. Johnson, M. J., & Sheppard, S. D., “Students Entering and Exiting the Engineering Pipeline – Identifying Key Decision Points and Trends,” Paper presented at the Frontiers in Education Conference, November, 2002.7. Kimmel, H., & Cano, R. “K-12 and Beyond: The Extended Engineering Pipeline.” Paper presented at the Frontiers in Education Conference, October, 2001.8
redesign the curriculum through the NSF funded Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) grant. She is a member of the ASEE Leadership Virtual Community of Practice that organizes and facilitates Safe Zone Training work- shops. Dr. Cross has conducted multiple workshops on managing personal bias in STEM, both online and in-person. Dr. Cross’ scholarship investigated student teams in engineering, faculty communities of practice, and the intersectionality of multiple identity dimensions. Her research interests include diversity and inclusion in STEM, intersectionality, teamwork and communication skills, assessment, and identity construction. Her teaching philosophy focuses on student centered approaches such as
challenging opinions with peers1, 2. Through collaborativelearning, students may learn far beyond the limit of what they can reach from their independentindividual learning. The driving force behind collaborative learning is the social interactions inlearning, which may provoke both cognitive and meta-cognitive processes in learning3, 4, 5.Therefore, collaborative learning is being acknowledged and utilized by more and moreengineering faculty and students for facilitating learning. Koehn et al. had found thatcivil/construction-engineering students preferred collaborative learning6. A pilot surveyconducted by the authors of this paper also revealed that STEM students at authors’ institutionalso recognized the effectiveness of collaborative learning
Arizona State University. Her interest in ancient construction practices led to a National Science Foundation grant to explore the construction techniques of the Inca, specifically the Inca road throughout Peru. This research is part of a Smithsonian exhibit at the Museum of the Native American Indian through 2020. She was recognized as an Engineering News Record Top 25 Newsmakers of 2010 for her research on the Inca Road. Additionally, Dr. Fiori was featured on the Science Channel in an Episode of Strip the City pertaining to Machu Picchu. Dr. Fiori led the Con- struction Engineering and Management program and also facilitated the service learning programs for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction. She has led
explain the benefits of well-understood techniques (e.g. studygroups, individual meetings/tutoring, time management); however, the same students will oftenignore the warning signs of academic trouble and resort to poor habits (e.g., web searches forassignment answers). Additionally, students often believe that the knowledge from class doesn’tneed to be retained beyond one assignment, quiz, or exam, regardless of if they fail theassignment or evaluation.While it is primarily the students’ obligation to seek help when needed, the instructor must alsoprovide avenues for success for the students, by providing structures for student improvement, notjust answers and keys. The work presented here describes an effort to (a) seek insights into thestudent
Paper ID #46530WIP: Scaffolding the Metacognitive Problem-Solving Process in an UndergraduateEngineering Peer-Review ProjectDr. Justine Chasmar, Minnesota State University, Mankato Dr. Chasmar is an adjunct professor for Iron Range Engineering through Minnesota State University, Mankato. She teaches self-directed learning classes for the professionalism curriculum, one of the three pillars of the IRE. Dr. Chasmar earned a Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education and M.S. and B.S. in Mathematical Sciences from Clemson University. Dr. Chasmar spent over a decade serving in and directing learning centers. Most recently, Dr
simultaneouslyaccomplish their core missions of education, research, and service.Laboratory facilities and equipment are essential to achieve balance through applied activities asdescribed in the previous paragraph. Everyone mentioned in the previous paragraphs benefitsfrom well-equipped and spacious laboratory facilities; research (or other external support) is akey to such facilities. Laboratory and hands on experiences come at a cost7. Benefits fromsuitable laboratories actually go beyond use of the facilities, as students begin to understand andappreciate the difficulty of properly maintaining laboratories. When, for example, students: 1) Page
-generation students from the ECE department sharing their experiences of being a first-generation student. 2 participants, both undergraduate students.Participants were recruited through two methods to take part in interviews that would be used tocreate podcasts. First, a recruitment announcement was created and distributed through thedepartmental and select university program listservs. The announcement, focused mostly on thestudent population, described a new podcast that was focused on bringing attention to thedepartment’s less popular stakeholders. Interested participants were provided a link to a surveythat provided the proposed episodes and a synopsis. Participants could then choose the
their chosen fields of study. The program supported one hundred high school juniorsin rural and urban school districts across South Jersey. A 70% student retention was obtained forthe cohort with all pursuing a 2-year or 4-year college education. Twenty-eight students arecurrently attending Rowan University while the rest are at a 2- or 4- year college. Programs likeROPES could revolutionize students’ lives, foster diversity in the future workforce, and establisha more inclusive and equitable educational landscape.IntroductionThe transition to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant hurdlesfor K-12 students. Extended periods of online education have led to a host of challenges, includingincreased rates of
by Dewey (1937) asa cyclical learning model in the education process with four components: concrete experience,reflection, abstraction, and application [5].Experiential learning refers to the transformation of experiences into applied knowledge [6] witha deliberate importance placed on the reflexive nature of learning [7]. Kolb’s experientiallearning theory is a noted example of a commonly cited learning theory presented in theliterature that maintains humanistic roots [8]. Experiential learning theory not only includes thecognitive aspects of learning, but also addresses one’s subjective experiences [9], defininglearning as “the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience”(Kolb, 1984, p. 41). This theory
diagnostics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Immersive Virtual Labs for Enhancing In-Person and Online EducationAbstractLabs play a critical role in science and engineering education, offering practical insights andhands-on experience to students that cannot be achieved through theoretical learning alone. Withthe continuous advancement in technology, education is being reshaped and many universitiesare now offering online programs. This shift in educational paradigm offers students access to awider range of academic resources, without being limited by geographical boundaries, timeconstraints, among others. However, the rise of online education also brings unique challenges,such as lack of face-to-face
resources for a solution, implementinga solution, and review; however, for most engineers, design connotes a broader, moreencompassing landscape.Popper12 claims “All life is problem solving!” and hence all humans solve problemscontinuously. ABET, Inc. lists problem solving as a separate educational outcome from design inthe a-k outcomes, stating that students must have: “(c) an ability to design a system, component,or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental,social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability and (e) an abilityto identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems”5.Although we have stated that, in the engineering domain, problem solving is often
. Page 22.506.4 3. Defined Level – structured processes integrated with traditional university teaching, institutional strategic approach to e-learning including, possibly, an e-learning vision. 4. Managed Level – organizational approach with institutional criteria for evaluating e- learning in terms of improved student outcomes (beyond just student perception). 5. Optimized Level – continuous improvement processes, institutional program for regularly auditing the educational effectiveness of e-learning.The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) publishes the NationalStandards for Quality Online Teaching. These standards are designed to provide a set of qualityguidelines for on-line teaching and
those whoare academically talented - have inadequate preparation for the increased rigors of collegeeducation through their K-12 education and limited family guidance due to the fact that moststudents are first generation college students. With support from NSF Scholarships in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM), the Culturally Adaptive Pathway toSuccess (CAPS) program aims to build an inclusive pathway to accelerate the graduation foracademically talented, low-income students in Engineering (Civil Engineering, ElectricalEngineering, and Mechanical Engineering) and Computer Science majors at Cal State LA, whichtraditionally serves the underrepresented and educationally disadvantaged minority students inthe Los Angeles
thatsalient STEM identity development can contribute to persistence in these fields. Promotingengagement in mentoring opportunities, like summer camps, could aid in increasing andsustaining URM STEM majors.IntroductionIn order for the nation to continue its prominence in a global market, many scholars have deemedthe need to increase the participation of underrepresented minorities (URM) in engineering andother STEM related fields imperative1. This push to increase the participation of URM haslaunched efforts at the K-12 through graduate level2-8. Within the K-12 space the nationalacademies have deemed the need for equity and diversity in science and engineering a priorityfor the nation, labeling it a “democratic ideal worthy of focused attention”9
assignments and previous resultsassessing effectiveness of a course dedicated to teaching sustainable design. Overall the resultsshowed an increase in sustainability knowledge as the students progressed through thecurriculum from the sophomore to senior years. By the end of the curriculum more than 90% ofthe students surveyed could define sustainability, had heard of LEED® and could list an exampleof sustainable design in civil engineering practice. But less than 30% could identify a specificexample of sustainable design instruction and less than 10% could identify specific elements ofsustainable design practice such as LEED® Credit Categories. Overall, the assessment indicatedthe need to provide more in-depth coverage of sustainability concepts and
Minesand Virginia Tech collaborated on the project to make the case for the need for loving pedagogyfor college students as the motivation for developing this workshop series. As part of this, weidentify twelve practices as a starting point for teaching with heart and we share our motivation asresearchers on this project from different perspectives regarding higher education. We includeshort descriptions of the workshop series content to highlight the structures and themes we used toguide faculty through this program. Some initial responses from participants in the workshop giveus the first glimpse of the impact of the workshop series on teachers. Beginning the onlinecommunity building phase after the first cohort of workshops concluded in
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Identities and Epistemological OrientationsIntroductionEngineering identity has become an important lens through which engineering educationresearch has sought to understand students’ disciplinary motivations and subsequent persistencein related curricular programs. This research has had significant implications for retention ofunderrepresented populations in the STEM fields, as campuses continue to explore ways toequitably support an increasingly diverse student body [1], [2], [3]. For example, Doran andSwenson’s [4] study examined the connection between retention and belongingness for studentsfrom academically at-risk populations, revealing that the stronger a students’ engineeringidentity, the greater their chance of persisting in their
., Dahm, K., Harvey, R., Courtney, J., Pietrucha, B., Diao, C., Accini, D., “BottleRockets and Parametric Design in a Converging-Diverging Design Strategy,” Proceedings of the ASEE AnnualConference and Exposition, June 2006, Chicago, IL.17 Riddell, W.T., Jansson, P.M. and Law, R.J., “Measurement and Conservation of Energy Use in CampusBuildings,” Proceedings of the ASEE Mid-Atlantic Conference, Fall 2004.18 Riddell, W. T., Jansson, P.M., Dahm, K.D., Benavidez, H.S., Haynes, J., and Schowalter, D., “Conservation ofEnergy for Campus Buildings: Design, Communication and Environmentalism through Project Based Learning,”ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2006, Chicago, IL.19 J. A. Newell, H. Newell, and K. D. Dahm, “Rubric Development