expectations, skills, and practices (e.g., those espoused by theABET criteria), professional affect factors also contribute to identity development of engineers(Table 1). The combination of these three academic factors and the six professional affect factorshave been shown to improve engineering identity development of students [5], [6], [7], [10].While other identity theories exist [11], [12], this framing of identity (Table 1), is the theoreticalframework used in this study. This framework has been demonstrated to better predictengineering identity [13] and provide concrete areas where pedagogical innovation is possible,such as the professional factors. Table 1. Engineering Identity Theoretical Framework [13], [14] Factor
engineering fields. Research hasidentified the benefits of identity diversity (race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, etc.) inengineering education, including more innovative groups [1], greater engagement in activethinking processes, growth in intellectual engagement and motivation, and growth in intellectualand academic skills [2, 3]. A variety of educational policies and programs have been initiated toboost participation and increase graduation rates of URMs in engineering education.However, despite numerous calls to diversify engineering [4, 5] and despite the initiation of thesepolicies and programs, there is still a lack of diversity in engineering bachelor’s degrees awardedto people of color; this lack of diversity is subsequently
concepts in different areas ofSTEM education. In material science, students must possess a profound and intuitiveunderstanding of its complex, 3D concepts to fully comprehend the fundamental interplaybetween structure and properties of different materials. Mixed reality technology offersmaterial science educators the possibility to create 3D visualizations, overlay them on aclassroom environment and allow students to interact with them in real-time. In this paper,we introduce an innovative and interactive mixed reality application, “Holo-MSE” - designedto help students visualize and fully control holographic models of threshold material scienceconcepts. This paper is an interim report on an on-going study to implement Holo-MSE appin teaching
periodic review or “self-assessment” of the processes usedto quantify and qualify program success. Activities and events that provide input for this revieware: • Input from program constituents (students, industry, etc.) • Technological innovations requiring integration of new technical content in courses • Input from the university strategic planning process • Yearly ABET accreditation changes • Lessons learned from past ABET visitsThe MET program at MSU is uniquely part of the Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (M&IE)Department, which also houses a Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Industrial & ManagementsSystems Engineering (IMSE) program. Because our programs (MET, ME, and IMSE) sharecourses, facilities, and
precision, manufacturing industries worldwide are adapting todigital manufacturing standards on a large scale. In an effort to remedy the lack of well-definedDM career pathways and instructional framework, our NSF ATE (Advanced TechnologicalEducation) project MANEUVER (Manufacturing Education Using Virtual EnvironmentResources) is developing an innovative pedagogical approach using virtual reality (VR). Thismultimodal VR framework DM instruction targeted at 2-year and 4-year manufacturingprograms, facilitates the development of VR modules for multiple modes such as desktop VR,Augmented VR, and Immersive VR. The advantages of the virtual reality framework for digitalmanufacturing education include: significant cost reduction, reduction in equipment
Christian College. Her research interest revolves around technology innovations in education, software estimation, software design and curriculum design of software engineering course(s).Dr. Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University, West Lafayette Muhsin Menekse is an Assistant Professor at Purdue University with a joint appointment in the School of Engineering Education and the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. Dr. Menekse’s primary research investigates how classroom activities affect conceptual understanding in engineering and science for all students. His second research focus is on verbal interactions that can enhance productive discussions in collaborative learning settings. And his third research focus is on
, including the business sector. Acorporate drive exists for employees educated in sustainability. Sustainability was called the newfrontier of innovation to decrease costs through minimizing inputs and maximize social impactsby the Harvard Business Review in 2009 [6]. Capabilities in sustainability have become a largecomponent in companies and universities, driving business schools to increase education incorporate social responsibility and sustainable management [7].Sustainable solutions that address our current and future challenges are inherentlyinterdisciplinary. Engineering solutions are implemented in a wider context including social,environmental, and political issues. A survey of employers and universities indicate integrationof societal
Session ETD 425 Using Lightboard Video Lectures to Improve Student Learning in a Flipped Classroom Environment Peter Rogers, Ph.D., PE Georgia Southern UniversityAbstractThis paper examines how the online content of a flipped (inverted) course within the CivilEngineering program was improved through the use of online videos created using a Lightboard.Unlike traditional whiteboards which require the lecturer to have his/her back to the cameraduring recording, the Lightboard is an innovative technology which allows the lecturer to facethe camera while
out-of-school programs have received both private and federal support toimprove the educational and career development of diverse individuals to work in STEM fields(Educate to Innovate, n. d.). Academic institutions and other organizations, such as the NationalSociety of Black Engineers (NSBE), point to outreach programs as a critical component to raiseSTEM interest (Jeffers, Safferman, & Safferman, 2004). Many of these summer STEM programsreflect the general principles for K-12 engineering education (Committee on K-12 EngineeringEducation in the United States, 2009) to include an emphasis on engineering design, STEMknowledge, and teamwork skills. Project-based learning (PBL) strategies implemented in STEMoutreach programs promote
Foresight Strategy Solutions, a P-12 and Higher Education consultancy, as well as an independent researcher with San Fran- cisco based strategy and innovation consultancy Entangled Solutions. Her work is focused on supporting schools, districts, administrators, educators, policy makers, communities, and families in dismantling sys- temic barriers to education and social mobility in order to put in place innovative policies and practices that enhance social ecosystems and overall life outcomes for all learners. Chane´e holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Truman State University (Kirksville, MO) and received her Master of Arts and Ph.D. in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership from the University of
Paper ID #24706Sustainable Research Pathways: Collaborations across Communities to Di-versify the National Laboratory WorkforceDr. Mary Ann E Leung, Sustainable Horizons Instittute Dr. Leung is a nationally acclaimed leader in the design and implementation of innovative programs aimed at developing the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) leaders. As an accomplished scientist, Mary Ann honors and treasures the process of scientific discovery. As the director of major STEM-focused educational programs, Dr. Leung nurtured her passion for connecting students and science by
places for students with diverse interests and skill sets.2 Observations from high school cybersecurity competitionsPrior to the design of the California Cyber Innovation Challenge (CCIC), members from theCCTC observed and/or designed six high school cybersecurity competitions in the state ofCalifornia. We are very impressed with cybersecurity competitions and the competitors appear toenjoy these events while learning many cybersecurity fundamentals. At these competitions, wehave made several observations that are also supported by others who have designed and/orobserved prior high school cybersecurity competitions 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 . The following observations aregeneralizations of the competitions observed. We recognize that there is high
valuable aspectof the Podcast Assignment?” There were 14 responses and they can be distilled into 5 commoncategories: new medium/oral format (7 mentions); interviewing experience (4 mentions); teamwork (4 mentions); relevance to profession or daily life (3 mentions); research experience (3mentions). Additionally, the students were asked: “What was the least valuable aspect of thePodcast Assignment?” Twelve students responded and 3 repeated categories emerged: editingtime (3 mentions); team work and/or team size (2 mentions); lack of defined parameters forassignment (2 mentions). Overall, the students appreciated the use of an innovative medium, butthey felt the editing/production time was not valuable; this finding is echoed in other casestudies.8
curriculum. In other words, it was clear that design topics are highly valued as anoutcome of the institution, yet these topics were not being emphasized in the curriculum. Thisconclusion has spurred efforts to increase course emphasis in engineering design. For example, arevised version of the Engineering Mechanics core course that emphasizes design innovation iscurrently being tested. It attempts to weave novel engineering design methods into the traditionalmechanics content in statics and strength of materials. One approach underway is to introduceopen-ended design problems that allow for imaginative ideation, using research-based designtools [3-8]. Later, the students’ own design solutions can be analyzed with traditional mechanicstechniques
students. Over the span of his career, Dr. Libre authored and co-authored 3 chapter books, 17 peer-reviewed journal articles and over 60 conference papers. He has advised and co-advised 8 gradu- ate students and mentored over 30 undergraduate students. He has collaborated with scholars from several countries, including Iran, China, Slovenia, Canada, and the US. He also served as a reviewer for 6 journals and a committee member of 5 conferences. He is the recipient of the University of Missouri President Award for Innovative Teaching (2018), the Teaching with Technology Award in the Focus on Teaching and technology conference (2018), Joseph H Senne Jr. Academy of Civil Engineering Faculty Teaching and Service Achievement
, enhancing communication education for undergraduate engineering students, developing evidence-based design project team formation strategies, and improving engineering design curricula.Prof. Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider, Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider is a Teaching Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). With a passion for data, he teaches thousands of students each year in his courses on Data Structures, Data Visualization, and Data Science. He was selected as one of the National Academy of Engineering’s Frontiers of Engineering Education scholars, awarded the Collins Award for Innovation Teaching, and has been
usage of future learning resources.This paper presents and analyzes the data from this assessment.IntroductionLifelong learning is included in Criterion 3 Student Outcomes in ABET EngineeringAccreditation Commission (EAC) and ABET Engineering Technology AccreditationCommission (ETAC) programs [1]. For some instructors of laboratory courses, this can be achallenging, vague, or difficult to measure student outcome because a consistent definition of“self-directed continuing professional development” or “lifelong learning” is not easily found.Some definitions focus on the learning outside formalized education with an emphasis on cultureand “creative innovation” [2]. Others define it in terms such as “independent pursuit” or“philosophy of personal
. After assigning a project during the first week, each team of 2-3 teachersapplies the design methodology to come up with an optimal solution. Each team then selectsmaterials, fabricates components to solve the problem at the end of 5th week. Results are sharedamong teachers from this and other RET programs on campus. All teachers will spend five weeks working on specific projects; they will spend the lastweek to integrate research experiences into his/her laboratory or classroom activities with helpfrom the Outreach officers. One or two teachers – one in-service and one pre-service teacher --would be selected to present his/her research work at the annual STEM-4-Innovation Conferencehosted by TAMU in College Station in February. They
enhance service-learning,” Int. J. Serv. Learn. Eng. Humanit. Eng. Soc. Entrep., vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 38–54, 2016.[25] Swinburne University, “Engineering Innovation in a Complex Environment | Winter study tours.” [Online]. Available: https://www.swinburne.edu.au/current-students/study-abroad- exchange/swinburne-students/faculty-led-study-tours/winter/engineering-innovation- complex-environment/. [Accessed: 02-Mar-2020].[26] RMIT University, “Humanitarian Experiential Learning Project - RMIT University,” 2019. [Online]. Available: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/courses/052659. [Accessed: 02-Mar- 2020].[27] The University of Melbourne, “Humanitarian Design Internship,” 2020. [Online]. Available: https
learningabout the topic. I have gained an understanding for the residential and commercial HVACmarkets, their components, how innovation in the field is focused on improved efficiency,challenges in controlling the system and measuring quantities, and others just to name a few.Now, I feel confident that I have sufficient background knowledge to join the industry and besuccessful.”Student #2 wrote: “By combining multiple semester projects under the scope of one outcome, atruly unique and complete senior design project can be accomplished. Under normalcircumstances, one year is simply too small of a period to conduct adequate design and testing ofan innovative and exciting project; but with an extra semester or two to begin understanding thebasic
of this NRT, the main goalof which is to generate an innovative model for STEM graduate student training by identifyingand implementing the most effective tools for the training of STEM professionals. In futurecontributions, we intend to showcase data from the NRT, focusing on the evaluation of itsconstituent parts.Briefly, this multi-year academy includes two required courses (one focused on research-relatedcontent and another on transferrable skills) and two elective courses, which together constitutethe basis of a graduate certification. Other features include two summer internships (one inter-departmental and one at an external institution), peer mentoring of subsequent trainee cohorts,and initiatives including collaborative research
Paper ID #29424Evaluating a new second-year introduction to chemical engineering designcourse using concept mappingMatheus Oliveira Cassol, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Matheus is an undergraduate student in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at The University of British Columbia. His work focuses on improving engineering education using technol- ogy and innovative analysis methods. Matheus’ goal is to follow a research career, using engineering knowledge to move society towards a greener future.Dr. Jonathan Verrett, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Jonathan Verrett is an Instructor in
A Bodnar, Rowan University Dr. Bodnar is an Associate Professor in the Experiential Engineering Education Department at Rowan University. Her research interests relate to the incorporation of active learning techniques such as game- based learning in undergraduate classes as well as integration of innovation and entrepreneurship into the engineering curriculum. In particular, she is interested in the impact that these tools can have on stu- dent perception of the classroom environment, motivation and learning outcomes. She was selected to participate in the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Frontiers of Engineering Education Sympo- sium in 2013, awarded the American Society for Engineering Education
place that may mitigate adversarial exploits of AI algorithms andprevent AI algorithms themselves from being used to exploit vulnerable human populations.America’s Strategy for advancing STEM Education sets the goal that “all Americans will have alifelong access to high-quality STEM education and the United States will be the global leader inSTEM literacy, innovation, and employment.” 7 While the cost of tuition has increased threefoldin private institutions, and fourfold in public institutions (compared to 1974 levels 8), the averagemedian household income has remained stagnant 8,9. Furthermore, the time needed to attain ahigher education degree typically exceeds 52 months, well beyond the projected 48 months forwhich students aim 10. Given
authors are mindful of the fact that the sample size is small. However, one ofthe aims of this study was to provide insight for future research.ConclusionWith a simple technical module intervention into an REU Program, a student's learningexperience can be monumentally different with the necessary technical scaffolding. Thefoundational skills allow students to be successful in research and coursework. It also providesan opportunity to recruit and retain STEM professionals in the field to address this national needof a well-trained, innovative workforce. To continue to advance in science and technology and tothrive in a global economy, the United States will have to rely on well-trained scientists andengineers to develop innovative and high value
University of Minnesota, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from Purdue University.Ing. Mayari Illarij Serrano Anazco, Purdue University at West Lafayette MAYARI SERRANO is currently a graduate research assistant in the College of Engineering at Purdue University. She earned her B.S. degree in Biotechnology Engineering from the Army Polytechnic School, Quito, Ecuador. She completed her M.S. in Computer and Information Technology at Purdue University. Mayari is currently a PhD student at Purdue University and is working in for the Women in Engineering Program. Her interests include foster STEM enthusiasm, and technology innovation. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020
, health and inclusion. Her work combines a combination of critical thinking and technological innovation. She strives to bring both structural and personal perspectives to her work. For example, her recent work in the intersection of mental health and discrimination uses sensed data to explore how external risks and pressures interact with people’s responses to challenging moments. Similarly, her work in fabrication of accessible technologies considers not only innovative tools that can enable individual makers but also the larger clinical and sociological challenges to disseminating and sharing designs. Jennifer received her PhD at Georgia Tech, advised by Gregory Abowd and Scott Hudson, and her B.A. from Oberlin
or has taught courses in engineering design, engineering projects, new product development, value chain management, and intellectual property management strategy. Joe is also a co- founder of Sun Buckets, Inc. (www.sunbuckets.com). Sun Buckets develops, builds, and commercializes thermal energy storage technologies and products primarily targeting energy scarcity in developing re- gions. His research focus is on technology management, product development, and policy – how information is used and managed within an innovation system. He is interested in challenges at the interface of product development, technology management, intellectual property management, public policy, and en- trepreneurship
to become familiar with a number of personal and professional strategies for successwithin the structure of the learning strategies course. The goal of the peer sharing presentations isto provide students with the opportunity to explore evidence-based practices and share theirfindings with peers. The peer sharing presentation process includes students selecting a strategy,learning about the selected strategy, creating a set of informative and engaging slides, presentingtheir findings to peers, and reflecting on their peers’ presentations. Through this process, the peersharing presentations are an innovative way for students to engage as active learners in thecollaborative construction of new knowledge.The effectiveness of peer sharing
courses and continuing his dissertation research in cyber security for industrial control systems. In his teaching, Dr. Hieb focuses on innovative and effective use of tablets, digital ink, and other technology and is currently investigating the use of the flipped classroom model and collaborative learning. His research in cyber security for industrial control systems is focused on high assurance field devices using microkernel architectures. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Predictors of First-Year Retention among Undergraduate Engineering Students Who Earned a C in their First-Semester Mathematics CourseAbstractThis Complete