freshman year10,11;one is able to succeed at a given task 3,9,10 supportive peer and mentor network to provide a “can-do” attitudeLearning: broadly, the acquisition of Formal coursework merged with skill-buildingknowledge and skills3 activities, workshops, and symposiaProfessional identity: the “feeling” that one Communities of peers, researchers,is a scientist, technologist, engineer, or entrepreneurs, and actively participating in themathematician 3,10,11,12,14,15 programProgram StructureThe CSP is designed to engage students from first semester on campus until graduation. In atraditional education, few, if any, first year students have
Assessment · Prepare a site assessment and feasibility study report for senior design sites Module 3*: · Describe the impact of civil engineering on culture and Community engagement: society, and give an example of how civil engineers can Examine infrastructure and most effectively improve quality of life for all ethical dilemmas from equity in stakeholders infrastructure and humanitarian · Explain one example of a well-intentioned but failed engineering lenses development project, and a successful development project · Develop a plan
principles during conferencepresentations with the animated pedagogical agent PowerUp.14 That agent featured expert-modellifelike minority engineer characters to facilitate the learning process. ECSE III students learnedthe various levels of the game and used that knowledge to attract and communicate engineeringprinciples to other conference attendees. However, a peer-model agent was not available toECSE III students from which to draw a comparison of effect on teaching and learning E/CS.Even so, overall, results of ECSE III students’ experiences showed promise for the model.ECSE III ResultsNine students from Wisconsin and one from Minnesota participated in ECSE III. Theycomprised mentors (one biracial [Native-American, White], two African-American
are trained technically, with less focus on critical examinationsof assumptions within engineering practice, and less emphasis on the larger contexts in whichengineering is embedded. With funding from an NSF IUSE/PFE Revolutionizing EngineeringDepartments (RED) grant, our School of Engineering is "revolutionizing" engineering education,with the aim of preparing students to innovate engineering solutions developed within acontextual framework that embeds humanitarian, sustainable and social justice approaches withtechnical engineering skills [1]. This requires an enhanced curriculum with a focus on studentteamwork, a greater consideration of social and economic factors, improved communication withdiverse constituents, and reflection on an
learning communities (FLCs) to expand thepopulation of faculty using active learning methods. The cross-disciplinary FLC engages in anactive, collaborative curriculum focused on enhancing teaching and learning to providedevelopment and community building. FLC members participate in discussions facilitated by anexpert (here expert is defined as someone with more knowledge than the FLC group at largemembers), who is generally following a series of pre-defined topics and who may assignreadings or other tasks to the FLC members as pre-work to the group discussions.6,7Increasing faculty adoption of active learningTo transform SCSE’s culture and increase the adoption of active learning strategies across thedisciplines, FLCs are underway. As presently
works and, thusserve to close the technical experience gap. Although some universities have been successful increating hands-on lab experiences 14 these methods do not scale well to the large lecture coursesthat are the staple of engineering education. Nevertheless, it would be good if students couldbuild their own bridges and operate their own backhoes, because students need extendedexperience in trial and error and manipulation of objects that display the physics of the realworld.Research also tells us that women and minorities are more likely to do well when problems areplaced in a context of real world usefulness 15. Use of problems applied to issues of social andpersonal relevance is thus another educational strategy that can impact
acceptance process based on skills important to research, de-emphasizing or eliminating aspects like GPA, experience, or reference letters that may have a disproportionate impact on some groups of students. 3. Support students by providing summer research skill courses, training their mentors, and providing cross-cohort social/learning opportunities.In this paper, we will focus on the evaluation of program aspects outside of the two summercourses.ContextInstitutionAt our large, research-intensive institution, undergraduate research experiences were prioritizedas part of the latest overall institutional strategic plan [11]. In concert with this strategic plan, afund was created by the Office of the Vice President Academic and
communicate with instructors and are comfortable asking for help from instructors andteaching assistants. In addition, students with a high GPA also demonstrated a willingness tospend more time on this course and an effective study habit to maintain their GPA. On the otherhand, a student with a lower GPA was more likely to be categorized as a high-risk student inmidterm grades.To address an individual student’s needs caused by different preparation, engagement, andachievement levels, an adaptive release mechanism was proposed to enhance students’performance in the Fall semester of 2017[1-3]. The adaptive release modules were designed totest students’ understanding on course materials and then adaptively guide students who did notreach the learning
Institute of Technology in 2000. Currently, she serves on the Editorial Board of the Springer Wireless Networks Journal and formerly on the editorial boards of IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing and Elsevier Ad Hoc Networks Journal. Her engineering education research interests are the status of under- represented minority groups and women in engineering as well as the impact of online learning on student proficiency in engineering laboratory courses. Page 26.862.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 How the Pathway to Engineering Affects Diversity in the
.,physical science, life science, earth and space science, and engineering). Finally, the SEPs areeight intended and agreed upon practices that scientists and engineers utilize in their professionalwork. The 3D model of NGSS permits students to learn and investigate a newly presented STEMtopic by exploring its central concept (DCIs) and comprehending its multi-disciplinary connections(CCCs) by engaging in inquiry and design (SEPs).The “5E Instructional Model,” consisting of the engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluatecomponents, is widely accepted and used in K-12 education for formulating curriculumframeworks, planning lessons, and designing PD programs [17]. More importantly, by drawingfrom research on how people learn, the 5E model
Paper ID #44000Exploring the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Racing Games in EngineeringEducation: A Systematic Literature ReviewAn Nguyen, University of Oklahoma An Nguyen is a student in the Gallogly College of Engineering at The University of Oklahoma. He is pursuing a double degree in Computer Science and Math and is hoping to graduate with both Fall ’25. Afterwards, An is hoping to pursue a one-year Master’s program in Computer Science to further expand his knowledge in the technological field. Passionate about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), An’s academic and research interests are focused
that may be unfamiliar to students. Textbook readings can be detailed andchallenging for students to read—it may be possible to leverage the summarizing capabilities ofGenAI to provide scaffolding for students to access important information. Such opportunitieswere explored in this research.Study Objectives and Research QuestionsThe purpose of this study was to integrate critical thinking about GenAI into an engineering andcomputer science ethics course. First, we wanted to better understand how well GenAI can createcontent on engineering ethics case studies. Second, we wanted to engage students in reviewingand evaluating AI-generated case studies to encourage critical thinking and ethical awareness ofGenAI. The following research questions
her an informed perspective of how policy moves from theory to practice. Dr. Olson’s current research interests include urban teacher preparation, teacher professional development and student voice. Her most recent publication in Journal of Urban Learning, Teaching and Research Becoming A Culturally Responsive Teacher: The Impact Of Clinical Experiences In Urban Schools focuses on elementary and secondary teacher candidates’ perspectives of how their clinical experiences influence their preparedness in becoming effective culturally responsive educators.Mr. Darrin Collins, University of Illinois at Chicago Darrin Collins is a PhD candidate in the department of Math and Science Curriculum and Instruction at
formal content of the course. Using “DesigningYour Life” (DYL) [5] as one of our textbooks, we developed modules that complementedthe course’s curriculum on design and entrepreneurship for start-ups. DYL applies designthinking through activities such as journaling of engagement, mind-mapping of interests,and interviews with people who could serve as examples for careers and lives. We arenow in the second year of applying this model in our course sequence. Based on surveysof and interviews with two student cohorts, in this paper we report on the extent to whichthis approach actually made a difference in students’ planning and life choices, discussthe kinds of decisions and actions students have taken as a result, and explore the extentto which
validation, and the economic,legal, social and ethical implications of our technology. In class, students explore basic sciencesand emerging diagnostic technologies for genetic disease, including lab-on-a-chip, gene chip,and MRI imaging. Students receive hands on experience through lab modules dealing withgenetic sequencing and molecular imaging of proteins. In addition, students receive formalinstruction in technical communications, and problem solving strategies, including brain-storming and research organization. Performance on an individual and team basis is evaluatedthrough a series of homework sets, exams, lab reports, journals, team minutes, and oral projectreports, in addition to a final formal report prepared for the client. As students
support a coaching mindsetacross research assistants, throughout both cohorts, a graduate assistant was assigned to eachcoaching group to capture memos and provide feedback on the session for future iterations. Thisalso prepared research assistants to engage in future efforts to analyze and evaluate the coachingmodel.(4) Provide multiple orientation activities to help introduce the coaching model.The case study research outlined how engineering instructional faculty had not previouslyengaged in individual or group coaching. Rather, the prevailing formats for professionaldevelopment were workshops, virtual events, and faculty learning communities [10]. Based onthe expectation that there may be preconceived notions of coaching, the research team
lesson, wecan expect minimal differences in average scores post-lesson. The reduced effectiveness of thevirtual lab and lower collaboration likely stem from students' overall engagement with theTinkerCAD platform. In written responses to the question in what ways did TinkerCAD help youas a virtual lab for 3D design?” students commented that the program was “frustrating” or “it didnot; it was difficult and confusing from all the buttons.” Using TinkerCAD in this mannerhighlights the need for more testing due to a small sample pool of n=39 students.Concluding remarksTinkerCAD Pros vs. ConsVirtual labs are helpful in the education sector due to their positive impact on studentengagement with content in a curriculum [6], [10]. Without the
category from the Envision Rating System. This means that studentsconsider the overarching questions included in the Quality of Life indicator category [2]:• Does the project improve health and safety for the broader community?• Does the project preserve and enhance cultural resources?• Does the project meet the needs and goals of the community?• Does the project make a minimal negative impact on the surrounding community?• Was the development process fair, equitable, and inclusive?With their stakeholder research in mind, students analyzed their project at the intent and metriclevels for at least one Quality of Life indicator to assess the social impacts of the project anddetermine its sustainability. Students were asked to justify the
diverse backgrounds, undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, staff,and/or faculty within the college) to jointly identify a need (e.g., recruitment, mentoring,development, retention, and/or engagement of individuals from underrepresented groups inSTEM, K-12 outreach and STEM pipeline development, integration of IDEA in engineeringeducation, etc.). To address these needs, teams develop a research question, propose andimplement project activities, measure the outcomes, document best practices, and publish theresults. Since 2020, the program has awarded over $565,000 and has provided mentorship tosupport forty-one (41) projects that have engaged over 200 individuals within the college and thelocal community. This paper describes the
structure to continually engage in the activity of reflection, introspection and action concerning inclusive academic spaces. 4. To meaningfully partner with a local community college to maximize the lessons learned and best practices that emerge in the professional development experience. a. This professional development experience will facilitate remote engagement opportunities, on-site workshops, and a dissemination strategy for our off-campus partners to assist them with creating similar programming on their campus which will address our shared interest of graduating well-prepared underrepresented students in STEM
years to “pedagogies of engagement”1. Whileearly efforts in reforming engineering education may have focused more on “teaching the rightstuff”, more recent efforts have focused on “teaching the right way”, with a particular emphasison moving the student from a passive to an active role. Embedded within this work has been agrowing awareness of the importance of students’ motivation in the learning process. But despite major investments to reform engineering education, many instructors are stillslow to adopt these innovations. A key barrier is the extent to which such changes require majortime investment on the part of the individual faculty member, in the face of competing prioritiesand because of unsupportive reward structures and
. The remainder of the paper is organized as follows. First, relevant literature ispresented. Then, the EDP Log is described in more detail. Next, data from teacher interviewsand student artifacts is presented. Finally, we discuss revisions, curricular impacts, conclusions,and future work.Literature Survey: Engineering Design NotebooksIn this literature review, various potential benefits of engineering design notebooks will bediscussed. Next, evidence from K-12 and undergraduate level design log usage will be presented,along with the successes and challenges accompanying this use. Finally, a review of assessmentstrategies pertaining to engineering notebooks will be provided, with a focus on using rubrics inthe assessment of these documents
. Page 14.901.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 NCSLI'S METROLOGY AMBASSADOR OUTREACH PROGRAMAbstractThe National Conference of Standards Laboratories, International (NCSLI) began an activeoutreach effort to students of all ages as a part of its Metrology Ambassador Program in 2006. Anumber of outreach efforts were shared at the ASEE conference in 2007. During 2007, NCSLIimproved our focus on training Ambassadors, outreach resources, and outreach strategies. Thispaper/presentation shares effectiveness and impact about metrology outreach approaches NCSLIhas tried, along with ideas about next steps that should be taken.IntroductionOutreach approaches included providing guidance
representing a variety ofengineering disciplines. It also allows students the opportunity to form their own teams based oncommon interests and complementary skills.In our pilot year the capstone marketplace offered a variety of challenging projects to severalengineering schools. In one case, students from three different disciplines at two universitiescreated a capstone project that engaged two different project sponsors with similar interests andneeds. This effort, referred to as the Dual-Use Ferry project, investigated the design of safe ferrytransports that could also serve to deploy emergency relief supplies in the event of a naturalcatastrophe.Multidisciplinary student engineering teams face a number of challenges that do not arise withinsingle
for a nine-chapter manuscript.A Visually Engaging Interdisciplinary EngagementTo help in adoption and dissemination of the textbook the author strived to create not only atechnically sound, in-depth manuscript, but one that is also visually appealing, thus fosteringengagement with the end users, mid-career civil engineering students. To help in this effort theauthor looked to other departments within the university. This resulted in collaboration with thesecond author of this case study, a faculty member from the Communication Design department(COMD), to commission students from COMD to create visually appealing imagery for themanuscript.To attract COMD students to the project the author took advantage of two existing programs.The first was
scientific theme based on environmental monitoring, augmented withprofessional development (seminar series), language and culture and civic engagement(community service). This program format can be used as a template to increase the level ofSTEM students who are able to integrate the international research experience into theircurriculum and develop global competencies.CUNY and Colombian student feedback appreciated the professional development skills thatwere learned, the professional network that was created, and the once in a lifetime experience.The Colombian students were awarded an opportunity in the following summer to conductresearch at CUNY. To date 5 Colombian students conducted summer research internships in thefield of chemical
-performance computing, Linux, Python, Machine Learning, and other elements of computing. Each workshop began with a lecture of general concepts and was followed by exercises and coding activities, usually involving Jupyter Notebooks. During the last three weeks of the program, this time was reserved for office hours to help students with their individual projects.• Communicating Science Workshop: The ability to communicate science is critical to the success of any researcher. To jumpstart the student’s training in this area, a weekly workshop on Communicating Science was given each Wednesday at 11 AM. The course content was adapted from a graduate level course to make it accessible to students who were new to research and
engineering courses, feminist and liberative pedagogies, engineering student persistence, and student autonomy. Her research has been sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Lord is a fellow of the ASEE and IEEE and is active in the engineering education community including serving as General Co-Chair of the 2006 Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference, on the FIE Steering Committee, and as President of the IEEE Education Society for 2009-2010. She is an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Education and the Journal of Engineering Education. She and her coauthors were awarded the 2011 Wick- enden Award for the best paper in the Journal of Engineering Education and the 2011 and 2015 Best Paper
were given scant attention due to lack of resources. Today,the library continues to maintain these services, updated and evolved. Although the library nowhas 22 staff, there are less than half the number of student employees. In addition to traditionalservices, several significant initiatives have been added: scholarly communications, informationliteracy instruction, formalized outreach and engagement, virtual reference tools, management ofthe university’s institutional repository, digital archives collections, support for OpenEducational Resources, diversity initiatives, and a coffee shop. Most librarians are nowresponsible for at least 2 major programs or services; the others are impacted by increasedworkloads and participation in those
introductory course to befollowed with open-ended learning on a topic of personal interest is an optimum strategyfor meeting the needs of adult learners.”With regard to simultaneously supporting of learning “engineering skills” and“professional skills” (i.e., ABET student outcomes)10, all ten alumni agreed that skillsfrom “both-sets” were included successfully in the course. Specific skills mentioned bythe majority of alumni, included: 1) application of math, science, engineering; 2) analysisof data; 3) multidisciplinary teams (from the lab portion of the course); 4) professionaland ethical responsibility; 5) effective oral and written communication; 6) recognition ofneed for and ability to engage in life-long learning; and 7) knowledge of