criteria. Arandomized subset of 10 papers were chosen for full paper screening consensus between tworesearchers, which resulted in a 90% agreement and a high Cohen's Kappa of 0.88 [28]. Afterfull paper screening was complete, a total of 33 papers moved to the classification step of theprocess, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1. Paper Exclusion ProcessThe 33 final papers were read thoroughly and classified into a set of parameters that were a mixof predetermined and emergent throughout the process. As papers were read and informationwas gleaned, it became clear that additional parameters were necessary to capture the fullcontent of the articles. The original parameters were population of interest, data collectionmethod
enrollment of historically excluded students in engineeringschools between private (not-for-profit) and public institutions? 3. How does the proportion ofhistorically excluded engineering students change over time in states that enacted bans? 4. Doaffirmative action bans impact the enrollment of underrepresented women of color inengineering in unique ways in states with bans?Our study utilized annual survey data on enrollment (by gender and racial categories) from theAmerican Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and information about public/private statusfrom the National Center for Education Statistics. We examined six states with currentaffirmative action bans for which there was sufficient enrollment data both before and after theban (2005
participants experienced when asked to begin working on the camptheme in the first week of the camp. Though we choose camp themes that encompass a broadrange of problems and potential solutions, that breadth can be overwhelming to participants whoare also unfamiliar with the design process. By providing practice with conceptual design andfabrication on low-stakes projects involving familiar experiences and technology, we giveparticipants a chance to learn and practice new skills. Despite the scaffolding described in the preceding paragraphs, participants often have a hardtime identifying a clear and specific idea for an invention related to a broad theme of the camp.In early iterations of the camp, many participants found this stage frustrating
California Institute of Technology, and is a Board Certified Environmental Engineer, a Professional Engineer (Louisiana), and was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2005 for the ”development of widely used approaches for the management of contaminated sediments”. His research is focused on the fate, transport, and management of contaminants in the environment and the sustainable management of water resources. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) for Promoting Reflection in Engineering Education: Graduate Student PerceptionsAbstractVisual Thinking Strategies (VTS), an educational
commitment to assessing specific approaches to teaching, learning, andstudent learning outcomes. The report, Engineer of 2020 Project, Visions of Engineering in theNew Century, identifies the attributes and abilities engineers will need to perform well in a worlddriven by rapid technological advancements, national security needs, aging infrastructure indeveloped countries, environmental challenges brought about by population growth anddiminishing resources, and the creation of new disciplines at the interfaces between engineeringand science. To ensure that future engineers have these capabilities, they must be educated to benot only technically proficient, but also ethically grounded global citizens who can becomeleaders in business and public
Paper ID #26968Specifications Grading in an Upper-Level BME Elective CourseDr. Brian P. Helmke, University of Virginia Brian Helmke is currently Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He received the B.S.E. in bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania, the B.S.Econ. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and the Ph.D. in bioengineering from the University of California, San Diego. Brian’s research interests include cardiovascular physiology, cellular mechanobi- ology, and nanotechnology-based biomaterials. He is also interested in technology-enhanced teaching
Neurophysiology from the Aerospace Medical Research Unit (AMRU) at McGill University and is part of the research support staff in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Centre for Intelligent Machines (CIM) at McGill ´Mr. F´elix Langevin Harnois, Ecole de Technologie Sup´erieure ´ Librarian at Ecole de technologie sup´erieure, an engineering school in Montreal, he works on developing information literacy skills for undergraduate and graduate doctoral students. He also works, in collabo- ration with 3 professors and a researcher, on the SARA service which uses peer-support to help graduate students who have to write a thesis, a journal article or who want to develop their scientific
performance inGTA1’s section matched that of the experienced lecturers.DiscussionSituating and Integrating the DataEach of the four data types taken separately provides only a portion of the complete picture. Ourintent in this paper is to focus on the impact of case discussion within the combined course, withadditional data sources serving to situate the case arcs within context and to enrich ourunderstanding of their impact. Indeed, the survey data provides snapshot bookends within whichto triangulate the identity path observed from the case discussions. Similarly, reflective writingsprovide more nuanced snapshots taken at mid-semester and end-semester. Student performancedata gives us no qualitative information, but rather serves as a measure of
given purpose (i.e.,evaluation)2. Within the context of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET),the lowest levels in any learning hierarchy model are incompatible with required ABET programoutcomes. According to ABET1, three of the required 11 ABET student outcomes include 1) theability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (i.e., ABET studentoutcome [a]), 2) the ability to design and conduct experiments (i.e., ABET student outcome [b]),and 3) the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (i.e., ABET studentoutcome [e]). It is important that engineering faculty of all disciplines continuously push theenvelope and work to elevate student learning and comprehension so that
not able to find, however, a concept inventory centered solely on second lawconcepts. A second law concept inventory is important since the interaction of entropy andenergy is an important skill for students to have when pursuing design and development ofadvanced energy conversion technology. In addition to the seemingly non-existence of a secondlaw concept inventory centered on engineering thermodynamic applications and the importanceof having equal strengths of knowledge in first and second law concepts, the development of theconcept inventory is also motivated by the need to assess a redesign of the first thermodynamicscourse for engineers that aims to increase the learning and retention of second law concepts. Theobjective of this study
Paper ID #43950A Narrative Exploration of Two Post-Traditional Students in UndergraduateEngineering EducationMaimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University Maimuna Begum Kali is a Ph.D. candidate in the Engineering and Computing Education program at the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education (SUCCEED) at Florida International University (FIU). She earned her B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Kali’s research interests center on exploring the experiences of marginalized engineering students, with a particular
students participated, and the age range was from 21-35. The group interviewslasted approximately one hour.InterviewPrior to the interview participants were informed about the reasons for the research; theintended timescales and outcome; the procedures to ensure confidentiality; the methods topreserve anonymity and the purposes for which the authors intended to use the results of theresearch. Following questions from the participants, they were asked for their consent andinformed of their right to rescind this consent at any time. All of the students gave theirconsent. Anonomyzed transcripts of the interviews are given in appendix A. Page 9.92.3
disentangle the nuances among thedifferent groups considered and expand our understanding of the cultural elements in engineeringeducation relevant to student mental health and wellbeing.IntroductionMental health is an emerging topic that has rapidly become a largely discussed issue. Thisparticular discussion has highlighted the ongoing mental health crisis in students at manyuniversities and colleges in the United States [1]. As a whole, college-aged individuals are proneto mental disorders [2]. The effect of said struggles on college students is emphasized uponreturning to school and disrupts these individuals' educational paths [3]. This phenomenon canbe attributed to factors such as financial difficulties, relationship difficulties, concerns
authorreported that three measures of performance improved, we inserted “3” in that column. From thisadmittedly limited sampling, the picture that emerges is complex: some LLCs appear to improvestudent performance, some appear to have no impact, and in one case an LLC seems to have hada negative effect on performance. There seems to be more consensus that LLCs improveretention.We note that with the exception of one of these studies,12 all the LLCs were at significantlylarger universities than our own. This suggests that studies to determine the impact of LLCs onperformance and retention have not been performed for school of our size, or that schools of oursize do not typically offer engineering LLCs.Implementation of Engineering LLCs at the Study
Paper ID #29977Student Perspectives on Navigating Engineering PathwaysDr. Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Atsushi Akera is Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, NY). He received his M.A. and Ph.D. in the History and Sociology of Science, University of Pennsylvania. His current research is on the history of engineering education reform in the United States (1945-present). He is a the current Chair of the ASEE Ad Hoc Committee on Interdivisional Cooperation; Chair of the International Network for
and values of academia (Lea & Street, 2006; Lillis, 2019).Applying this theory to our study, we gain a deeper understanding of how language inengineering education serves not just as a medium for information exchange, but also as a potenttool for embodying and reinforcing academic norms. It enables us to analyze how academicpublications in engineering education may consciously or unconsciously reinforce existing biasesand stereotypes, thus affecting the inclusiveness of the academic community. By integrating these two theories, our study’s framework allows for a nuancedexploration of the intersections between unconscious bias in language use and the consciouspractices of academic language use. This dual perspective contributes to
of bias,increase a sense of agency, and ultimately empower students.1. IntroductionGiven clear evidence of disparities in educational attainment, much importance has been placedon increasing use of inclusive teaching to help close this so-called achievement gap [1]–[4]. Inscience, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines, deliberate inclusive practicemay reduce the “leaving” phenomenon where those underrepresented amongst STEM majorssuch as women and minoritized racial groups would otherwise fail to complete their STEMdegree program [5]–[7]. For example, active learning has been shown to improve learning gainsand reduce failure rates especially among underrepresented minority (URM) students [2].Similarly, current recommendations
Paper ID #7975Designing an Introductory Entrepreneurial Thinking CourseMr. Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette Daniel M. Ferguson is a graduate student in the Engineering Education Program at Purdue University and the recipient of NSF awards for research in engineering education. Prior to coming to Purdue he was Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Ohio Northern University. Before assuming that position he was Associate Director of the Inter-professional Studies Program and Senior Lecturer at Illinois Institute of Technology and involved in research in service learning, assessment processes
currently working toward the B.CS degree in honours computer ecience (Bioinformatics Option) at the University of Waterloo. He is interested in pursuing research at the graduate level in bioinformatics or other related fields of applied computer science. He is also a Captain of the University of Waterloo Varsity Men’s Track and Field team.Dr. Manoj Sachdev P.Eng., University of Waterloo Page 25.1336.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Road to Success for STEM Student-AthletesAbstractVarsity athletics and university science, technology, engineering, and
, Engineering, Mathematics, and Technology (STEM). A further strand of his research examines the development of interdisciplinarity in the sciences and works to define the mechanisms by which it is formed, identify the contexts conducive to its flourishing, and develop the educational experiences that accelerate its development.Carlie Laton Cooper, University of Georgia Carlie is a doctoral student in the Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education at the University of Georgia (UGA). She earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UGA (2017) and a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Georgia Southern University (2021). She has higher education experience in business affairs and academic advising. She
[31, 32]. Clearly, there is strong debate overhow the structure of the assignment itself may contribute to a student’s response to thehomework. In the age of the internet, the digital medium has become much more prevalent inhigher education and must be considered.The digital learning environment has seen unprecedented growth from technological advancesand, in no small part, due to the ongoing crisis from the Covid-19 pandemic. Online sources likeChegg and CourseHero have become powerful tools at the students’ disposal and have shiftedthe classroom dynamic. Students no longer need to engage with their material to the same degreeas before when online tutors are simply standing by to be called upon. Traditional homeworkassessment methods appear
the insight that psychological acts can be a way oftaking agency in the service of persisting in STEM, but we take this idea in a new direction.Instead of exploring psychological acts focused on oneself (“psyching oneself up”), we explorehow a student took agency to author a counter-narrative of her experiences and of engineeringculture by theorizing about—and critiquing—the engineering educational system and culture inwhich she is embedded. Our case study is an existence proof that theorizing about one’s ownmarginalization can contribute to persistence in engineering.Theoretical perspectives informing this studyIn this study, we draw on the framework of narrative to envision forms of student agency notpreviously emphasized in the engineering
of social sciences knowledge into the professional practice ofcivil engineering12. Can use the knowledge of material sciences to solve problems appropriate to civil engineering13. Can analyze and solve problems in solid and fluid mechanics14. Can apply principles of sustainability to the design of traditional and emergent engineeringsystems15. Can apply the principles of probability and statistics to solve problems containing uncertainties and risk Page 22.141.4assessmentWhen considering professional skills, the difficulty arises in how do students demonstrateor fully understand what these outcomes are asking when the demonstration
and hours of course focused on 85% 70% 75% 12% Equitable Infrastructure ~ 30 hr ~ 32 hr ~ 25 hr ~2 hr Topics Infrastructure types & design Urban Planning Differential impacts by race, SES, language, ability, etc. Climate resiliency / sustainability Environmental justice Redlining / highway siting Disability in design Economic and Health Outcome Inequality Information Literacy Justice 40 Future World Vision Impact of Policy & RegulationsShading degree represents how frequently and in what depth the topic was discussed in thecourse. Darkest shading: topic was a major focus; medium shading: topic was in multipleclasses; lightest shading: topic was touched on; white
provide information about the assessment takers’ mindset/skillset towardscultural differences and commonalities. Unlike the developmental models which highlight the process of progression over time,the compositional models aim to identify the hypothesized components of interculturalcompetence, i.e., the traits and characteristics that constitute intercultural competence. Byexploring three different dimensions that intercultural competence covers—cognitive,behavioral, and affective [11], there has been an emerging consensus on the key sets of elementsthat constitute intercultural competence: knowledge, skills, and attitudes [12]. According toDeardorff, knowledge consists of “cultural self-awareness, deep cultural knowledge
Engineering, Design and Computing. Her research focuses on transformative experiences in engineering education. She is the past division chair of the Technological and Engineering Literacy / Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE).Jean Hertzberg (Professor) © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.comAesthetics and Engineering: A Path to Transformative Learning andProfessional ConfidenceBy Hugh Scribner, Katherine Goodman, Jean Hertzberg_________________________________________________________________________________________Abstract - Background: In most engineering classes, students are required to focus on thetechnical side of
qualified and competent engineers in today‟s high-techindustries and technology-driven society, it is not an exaggeration that the task of preparing sucha qualified work force has emerged as one of most important tasks for engineering educators.It is well-known that the field of engineering has long suffered from low retention.5 For example,earlier statistics based on the cohort of 1992 -1998 showed that engineering programs in higher Page 22.1461.2education presented one of the lowest retention rates; the proportion of students who completedtheir science and engineering degree in six years was only 38%.5 More recently, approximatelyone half of all
analyzing the data in light of the second question,transcripts were examined for episodes of verbalizations corresponding to generic problemsolving processes. Each episode was noted and collectively, these were examined for meaningfulpatterns. The patterns that emerged from this analysis form the basis of the results that arereported here. In this respect, the analysis reported here is both exploratory and descriptive.ResultsDoes the proposed model adequately capture the processes of analysis? To answer this question,we read verbal protocols and looked for evidence of the processes that are predicted by the IPSmodel. Descriptions were written, for each student on each problem, to organize these protocolsinto the framework provided by the IPS model
AC 2010-724: ENGINEERING 'MANPOWER' SHORTAGES, REGIONALECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND THE 1960 CALIFORNIA MASTER PLANFOR HIGHER EDUCATION: HISTORICAL LESSONS ON ENGINEERINGWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTAtsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Director, First Year Studies & Associate Professor, Department of Science and Technology Studies. Page 15.474.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Engineering ‘Manpower’ Shortages, Regional Economic Development, and the 1960 California Master Plan for Higher Education: Historical Lessons on Engineering Workforce
, and socially just. She runs the Feminist Research in Engineering Education (FREE, formerly RIFE, group), whose diverse projects and alumni are described at feministengineering.org. She received a CAREER award in 2010 and a PECASE award in 2012 for her project researching the stories of undergraduate engineering women and men of color and white women. She has received ASEE-ERM’s best paper award for her CAREER research, and the Denice Denton Emerging Leader award from the Anita Borg Institute, both in 2013. She was co-PI of Purdue’s ADVANCE program from 2008-2014, focusing on the underrepresentation of women in STEM faculty positions. She helped found, fund, and grow the PEER Collaborative, a peer mentoring group of