Paper ID #22790Design of an International Bridge Program for Engineering CalculusDr. Sandra B Nite, Texas A&M University Sandra Nite, Ph.D., is a Research Scientist in the Department of Mathematics at Texas A&M University, where she has taught 10 different courses in mathematics and mathematics education. She has served on several committees in the mathematics department, including course development for teacher education in mathematics. Her research agenda includes engineering calculus success, including high school prepa- ration for college. Previously, she taught 8 additional courses at the college level and
activities 2f. Identification of personal weaknesses related to workplace activities 2g. Your understanding of theories taught in the classroom 2h. Your technical knowledge in your fieldQuestion 3 also gathered data about whether the participation in the Winter Program increased ordecreased learning attributes. 8 Exposure to the different SWE education, views, explanationsand cases presented in the translated classes did make a difference to the students. The studentswanted to compare their SWE practices against a foreign viewpoint. Students agreed the courseincreased greatly their understanding of the theories taught in the classroom, as seen in item 2g
and is currently the coordinator of the Topical Group: Evaluation of Learning and Instruction of the International Group for Research and Teaching of Physics (GIREP by its French acronym). Dr. Zavala is a member of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) where he was vice president candidate, a member of the Committee on Research in Physics Education (RIPE) a member and chair of the International Education Committee and elected member of Leadership Organizing Physics Education Research Council (PERLOC) in the period 2015-2018. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Engineering Students' Comprehension of Phase Diagram Concepts: an
During the COVID-19 Pandemic: an Exploration of STEM Teachers' Views, Successes, and Challenges," (in eng), no. 1059-0145 (Print).[5] L. Tichavsky, A. Hunt, A. Driscoll, and K. Jicha, "It’s Just Nice Having a Real Teacher”: Student Perceptions of Online versus Face-to-Face Instruction," International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, vol. 9, p. 2, 01/07 2015, doi: 10.20429/ijsotl.2015.090202.[6] M. M. D. Daniel B. Jernigan, Influenza Division, "100 Years Since 1918: Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic?," ed. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.[7] K. A. J. Mohr and E. S. Mohr, "Understanding Generation Z students to promote a contemporary learning environment," Journal
Paper ID #28285Computing Pathways: A quantitative inquiry into the dynamic pathways ofstudents in computing with gender comparisonsMrs. Maral Kargarmoakhar, Florida International University Maral Kargarmoakhar was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. She got her bachelors degree in computer en- gineering from Tehran University. She pursued her master’s degree from Florida International University (FIU) in computer science. Currently, she is working on her Ph.D. program at FIU.Mrs. Monique S Ross, Florida International University Monique Ross earned a doctoral degree in Engineering Education from Purdue University. She has a
set ofsix-piece chicken nuggets they can produce within 15-minutes. The points serve as a metric forthe overall productivity of the country and world during the game. The game is played twicewithin a 65-minute class session. The first game does not have any tariffs imposed and thusrepresents a liberalized trade environment. The game is then run a second time under a scenarioin which one country has invaded another country and in response multiple countries haveimposed import tariffs on each other. Students also spend five-minutes reflecting on what theylearned about international trade. While the specific results change each time new student teamsplay the game, the general results that a) there are winners and losers from tariffs and b
of interns to full-time employees. 2) Internship format: This section aims to explore in more depth of the internship programs. Eight questions are designed, which covers topics related to the length of the internship, orientation procedures, mentorship availability, salary, and other financial incentives offered to interns. 3) Intern hiring preferences: This section focused on the preferences of employers while hiring interns. Eight questions are formulated in this section, covering company’s preferences in terms of student academic years, prior industry experience, type of employment (full-time or part-time intern), student location (local or across the nation), student nationality (US citizen
also depicts more reliable predictable enrollment numbers by expandinginternationally. The authors also feel that the decline in undergraduate student population shouldbe supplemented by the increase in graduate student population to maintain a healthy revenuegeneration stream. Figure 2: Expanding the Enrollment region 1.2. International Students in the United StatesThe number of international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities rebounded fromlows hit during the pandemic, rising 12% to 1,057,188 in 2022-2023, an increase of more than100,000 students according to the Open Doors Report by the Institute of International Education(IIE) [4]. See Figure 3 below. Figure 3
Science at Kennesaw State University. She has over 20 years of teaching and research experiences. Her research interests include cross-cultural human development topics, Asian- American identities, and effective teaching modalities. In recent years she’s been working with engineering and other colleagues on how to improve engineering students’ intercultural communication skills. Dr. Zhan has published in numerous academic journals and presented papers and poster sessions at international, national, and regional conferences.Sabine H Smith Dr. Sabine H. Smith is Professor of German and German Studies Program Coordinator at Kennesaw State University in the Department of World Languages and Cultures. She has over 30 years of
A. Ba, “Les filles et les filières scientifiques à l’université Gaston Berger deSaint Louis,” Cah. Cerfee 25 St.-Louis Univ. Gaston Berg., 2008, [Online]. Available:https://opendocs.ids.ac.uk/opendocs/handle/20.500.12413/10064[5] A. Faye, “Prédominance des séries Littéraires: la peur des sciences au Sénégal,”PRESSAFRIK.COM , L’info dans toute sa diversité (Liberté - Professionnalisme - Crédibilité),Jun. 15, 2020. https://www.pressafrik.com/Predominance-des-series-Litteraires-la-peur-des-sciences-au-Senegal_a222532.html (accessed Jun. 16, 2021).[6] J. Voogt and N. P. Roblin, “A comparative analysis of international frameworks for 21 stcentury competences: Implications for national curriculum policies,” J. Curric. Stud., vol. 44, no.3
Activities Committee and the International Division. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Collaboration between Landivar University in Guatemala and Villanova University in the US on Humanitarian Engineering Projects for Computer Scientists and EngineersAbstract:Villanova engineering professors and students have been working with Catholic Relief Services(CRS) for many years providing technical support to field offices in various countries. In 2018,Villanova University hosted several CRS staff from different country offices for a series ofworkshops. During this time, Prof. Singh met with Brenda Urizar of the
. Zhang, H. Xu, J. Tang, and J. Li, “Keyword extraction using support vector machine,” in international conference on web-age information management. Springer, 2006, pp. 85–96. [9] A. Schubert, W. Gl¨anzel, and T. Braun, “Scientometric datafiles. a comprehensive set of indicators on 2649 journals and 96 countries in all major science fields and subfields 1981–1985,” Scientometrics, vol. 16, no. 1-6, pp. 3–478, 1989. ´[10] F. de Moya-Aneg´on, Z. Chinchilla-Rodr´ıguez, B. Vargas-Quesada, E. Corera-Alvarez, F. Mu˜noz-Fern´andez, A. Gonz´alez-Molina, and V. Herrero-Solana, “Coverage analysis of scopus: A journal metric approach,” Scientometrics, vol
Instruments) and compare their calculations with the simulation results. Prelab and simulation activities were delivered in asynchronous mode. (Constructive learning mode) 3- Implementation: In this section, students implement the circuits in the breadboard and compare their results with the previous simulations. These lab sessions were taught in a synchronous modality where students were provided with supplemental methodologies related to the current laboratory. During the synchronous session, the instructor created "virtual teams" through breakout rooms where students and the professor interacted virtually with questions and specific activities according to the lab topic, motivating the active and interactive
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Tuition Equity: A study of the impact of lower-/upper- division tuition ratesAbstractThere has been significant study associated with the equity of access to college and the collegeadmissions process, but there has been far less study in the area of tuition and fees. There arenumerous financial aid options in the form of grants and special programs for those with a need,but what if the tuition structure itself is working counter to the intent of internal and externalfinancial aid packages?While it has become common for universities to employ a tuition structure that charges differenttuition rates based on major of study, it is also common among some regions in the US foruniversities to charge a
, physics and mathematics. He has over 30 published papers and/or technical presentations while spearheading over 40 international scientific and engineering conferences/workshops as a steering committee member while assigned in Europe. Professor Santiago has experience in many engineering disciplines and missions including: control and modeling of large flexible space structures, communications system, electro-optics, high-energy lasers, missile seekers/sensors for precision guided munitions, image processing/recognition, information technologies, space, air and missile warning, mis- sile defense, and homeland defense. His interests includes: interactive multimedia for e-books, interactive video learning, and 3D/2D
balance an understanding ofboth the technical context with consideration for the social, contextual, and cultural influence onengineering, especially since different countries have different approaches to problem-solving,collaboration, and communication [2]. One way of integrating global competency learning intothe engineering curriculum is through study abroad programs [3]. These programs range induration such as two-week or summer-long time frames and focus on context, country, andlanguage-learning components. However, one of the main barriers for these programs isaccessibility and the lack of flexibility in engineering curricula. Hence, some programs offershort international experiences during the summer to allow students to participate
Estudiante.,” (1), pp. 2– 15.[36] García, M., and Cárdenas, E., 2018, “La inserción laboral en la educación superior. La perspectiva latinoamericana,” Educación XX1, 21(2).[37] Tirado, M., and Heredia, F., 2022, “Liderazgo transformacional en la gestión educativa: Una revisión li-teraria,” Revista Conrado, 18(85), pp. 246–251.[38] Bearman, C., Rainbird, S., Brooks, B. P., and Owen, C., 2018, “A Literature Review of Methods for Providing Enhanced Operational Oversight of Teams in Emergency Management,” International Journal of Emergency Management, 14(3).[39] Merchán, M. L., Cadena, R., and Carlos, N., 2019, “La mediación de conflictos escolares. Incidencia en el desarrollo de la inteligencia emocional,” Revista Conrado, 15(69
Paper ID #31089Enhancing STEM Education: Learning about Biomedical Engineering with3DPens (Resource Exchange)Dr. Perihan Fidan, Tennessee Tech University Perihan is a faculty member at the Curriculum and Instruction department at Tennessee Tech Univer- sity. Her current research interests include STEM education, 3D printing, and incorporating literacy into STEM classrooms. She is a member of the American Educational Research Association, National Sci- ence Teaching Association, International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, and the National Association of Multicultural Education.Dr. Stephanie L. Wendt, Tennessee Tech
) reflect this reversescoring, as noted. In addition, we assessed the Cultural Competence (CC) scale for internalconsistency (reliability) using Cronbach’s alpha statistic. In so doing, we discovered that two ofthe items (7 and 10) detracted from the overall reliability of the scale, and so removed them fromthe calculation of the composite CC score. The resulting alpha reliability coefficient is .75 (forthe Grainger students) which represents an acceptable level internal consistency.The 12 Items 1. The technology that is used in the United States is likely the best technology to use to solve similar technical problems in other countries. 2. There is a single best solution to every engineering problem. 3. It is important for engineers to
, point to the efficacy of short-term internationalresearch opportunities as learning, perspective altering, and motivating experiences forundergraduates who identify with underrepresented groups and for undergraduates in general.1. IntroductionThe impacts of short-term study abroad programs are considered in the literature [1, 2, 3, 4] butinformation regarding mentored undergraduate research in STEM disciplines completed throughtwo-week international programs is limited as is material regarding impacts of suchprogramming for students identifying with underrepresented groups. Outcomes from two short-term international programs in STEM, one offered in the Yucatan in collaboration with Mexicanuniversities and the other in Belize, are considered
challenges of documenting everyinstance a student speaks (especially in large lectures [1], [4], [11]), there are other importantlimitations of such an approach. The quality of each student contribution is often still subjective[1], [2], [5] and contributions a student makes during small group work, a popular active learningstrategy, are often not included [11]. Furthermore, there is evidence that quantity and evenquality of oral contributions are not good indicators of actual student engagement [4], [7], [12],[13]. Finally, there is no flexibility for “quiet learners,” minorities, international students, orstudents who, for various reasons, are less vocal [4], [7], [8], [12], [14], [15].Lack of in-class oral contribution is often interpreted by
ParticipationFigure 5 shows the comparison of data from pre- and post- questionnaires as it relates to thereasons why students have decided to participate in the BBNIE project. The data shows that therewas an increase from pre- to post- questionnaires as it relates to the ‘extremely important’reasons in six categories and four of these categories belong to cross-cultural skills such as (1)learning how to be effective working with peers, (2) interested in international/global issues, (3)travels and see new places, and (4) increasing fluency in another language. The biggestdifferences in numbers were related to cross-cultural and non-technical skills, (2) receivingcollege skills, (3) learning how to be effective working with peers and (4) learning
, political, and economic context of Peru; (ii) develop an understanding and a framework for how to think outside of one’s own cultural context; and (iii) learn cross-cultural communication skills to prepare for effective collaborations with international student counterparts. Evaluation: Class sessions will be collaborative and experiential with a focus on conversation and engaged critical thinking. Students can expect to be challenged to “unlink” themselves from their own culture in a variety of ways. Daily Reflections: 50% of grade, Final Oral Presentation: 50% grade3.3 Module 2 (Weeks 2 and 3): Using Sensors to Collect Environmental Data Summary: The module applies the UN SDGs to specific needs and
cultural dimensions in the GCC countries: An empirical investigation,” International Journal of Value-Based Management, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 121–131, 1996.[17] H. Y. Cheung and A. W. H. Chan, “Education and competitive economy: how do cultural dimensions fit in?,” Higher Education, vol. 59, no. 5, pp. 525–541, 2010.[18] D. S. Elenkov and I. M. Manev, “Top management leadership and influence on innovation: The role of sociocultural context,” Journal of management, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 381–402, 2005.[19] L. Entrekin and Y. W. Chung, “Attitudes towards different sources of executive appraisal: A comparison of Hong Kong Chinese and American managers in Hong Kong,” International Journal of Human Resource Management, vol. 12, no
K. Lewin, who has put forward group dynamics based on histheory of psychodynamics in the 1940s, perceives that group is not formed based on physicalapproximation or simple similarity of the members, but on the fact that a group ofinterdependent people gather together [1]. According to the theory, a person's behavior (B) isthe result of internal demand (P) and external environment (E), which can be expressed byB=f (P, E). [2] Meanwhile, he introduced the concepts of group cohesion, pressure andstandard within a group, leadership and performance, individual motivation and group goals,and group structure. [3]2. Research methodIn recent years, with the popularization of group dynamics in China, Chinese academiccommunity has carried out multiple
opportunities for mentoring sessions Program. school assembly young graduates. • Mentor and additional STEM Selections will to fully explain 3. Increase awareness Training enrichment activities- be based on their project and regarding the workshop presentations, student what it entails. importance of Venue workshops, career applications 2. Expose students STEM to Botswana • Career Days fairs and a speaker
following prompt: A “global engineer” is defined as one who has the personal qualities, international knowledge, and technical skills required to work effectively in a range of international settings and work environments. How did the completion of the requirements for this program enhance your global engineering perspective and help prepare you to live and work in a globally connected world? Be sure to support your reflection with specific examples from each component of the program (abroad experience, foreign language proficiency, and global/engineering coursework) and the impact of your experiences on your development of cultural competency and as a global engineer.The reflection can be in
to discuss Global Sister Schools project.References[1] The World Factbook, “Central America: Honduras ,” https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ho.html[2] K. Kok, “The role of population in understanding Honduran land use patterns, Journal of Environmental Management”, 72 (2004) 73–89.[3] J. Pender, “Rural population growth, agricultural change and natural resource management in developing countries: a review of hypotheses and some evidence from Honduras”. Environment and Production Technology Division Discussion Paper 48. IFPRI (International Food Policy Research Institute), 1999, Washington D.C.,USA. 59 pp.[4] Migrant caravan: What is it and why does it matter? https://www.bbc.com
environments so that they become competitive professionals in the globalized world[2], [3]. Specifically, this outcome was highlighted by the National Academy of Engineering,whose recently reported initiatives emphasize the importance of international learning experience[4]. Apart from international learning experiences, interdisciplinary curricular development inhigher education has attracted many educators’ attention and was reported to be suitable fortopics that require inputs from both STEM and non-STEM fields [5]–[7].In light of this emphasis on expanding students’ education, the Interdisciplinary GraduateEducation and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program was developed by the National ScienceFoundation as a traineeship that prepares graduate
do nontraditional engineering students encounter at MSIs? • How do nontraditional engineering students engage with MSI support structures and resources or respond to misaligned university infrastructure?3. Research Method3.1 Institutional ContextFlorida International University is a public, research-intensive, Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) thatgraduates both the highest number of Hispanic students overall and the higher number of Hispanicengineering graduates of any college or university in the country (Gamarra, 2019). The diversityrepresented by institutions like Florida International University is particularly important because thesedemographics reflect the diversity that will likely be reflected throughout the US in the coming