conducted a series of quantitative evaluations to com-pare TextMatch’s performance against both the original TextCraft[12] system and establishedrelevance metrics. Our primary objective was to ensure that TextMatch preserved TextCraft’skeyword-based retrieval accuracy while meaningfully enhancing it through semantic analysis.To gauge TextMatch’s effectiveness, we focused on two primary metrics: Precision@10 andMean Reciprocal Rank (MRR), both established in the original TextCraft[12] study. These met-rics evaluate different aspects of retrieval performance: Precision@10 measures the proportionof relevant books retrieved in the top 10 results, while MRR assesses how quickly a relevant booksurfaces in the ranked list.Precision@10 indicates the
in an Undergraduate Transfer ProgramIntroduction The Student Pathways in Engineering and Computing for Transfers (SPECTRA) programis an NSF-STEM that supports high-achieving low-income students who intend to transfer froma technical college to Clemson University, a large R1 institution, and pursue engineering orcomputing degrees. The three goals of the program are as follows: (1) provide scholarshipopportunities to low-income students pursuing engineering or computing at Clemson, (2) buildcohorts of transfer students to support their transition into Clemson University, (3) assess itsprogress internally and externally to assist the transfer students and improve the program Having support at a community college, such as through a
methodology), the role of mentorship, consideration of project limitations(such as timelines), and stakeholder-centered design. A depth score analysis was performedusing Moon’s Map of Learning scales to assess the memos, assigning a score of 0 to 5 for eachcode. The highest scores related to project timelines and performing feasibility studies. Therewere also significant differences among the 7 teams, with overall scores ranging from 5 to 21.The findings suggest that reflective memos can reveal how experimentation played a role in theprojects. The process of engaging in reflection may also help foster critical thinking andanalytical skills in engineering students.Keywords: Innovation, experimentation, reflections, critical
utilizes the block-based coding devices,Micro:bits. In the delivery of these lessons and activities, we observed increased levels ofenjoyment and understanding of the concepts being taught from the students participating,solidifying their learning.This hands-on approach can be applied to teach coding fundamentals while keeping studentsengaged, potentially growing interest in coding and STEM fields for the future. The intendedoutcome and assessment criteria of the task was embodied in the successful creation of thecode to play the rock paper scissors game. Differentiation of learning was achieved byvarying the complexity of the task from user-generated through to randomly generated icons.IntroductionCoding is becoming more prevalent as the
at Bellevue University for 26 years, where in 1994 as part of her teaching portfolio she developed and taught the first fully online asynchronous web-based course offered by that institution. Her interests lie in engineering management, quality management, pedagogy, and assessment of teaching and learning, particularly in the online space. She is active in the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). In recent years she has President of the Council of Engineering Management Academic Leaders (CEMAL) and Program Chair and Chair of the Engineering Management Division (EMD) of ASEE. Dr. Asgarpoor is currently serving as President of the American
and beyond the classroom: Research ethics and participatory pedagogies. Area, 40(4), 500-509.Boucher, J., Smith, G., & Telliel, Y. (2024). Is Resistance Futile?: Early Career Game Developers, Generative AI, and Ethical Skepticism. In Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (pp. 1-13).Davis, M., Hildt, E., & Laas, K. (2016). Twenty-Five Years of Ethics Across the Curriculum: An Assessment. Teaching Ethics, 16(1), 55-74.Dutta, R., Pashak, T. J., McCullough, J. D., Weaver, J. S., & Heron, M. R. (2019). From consumers to producers: Three phases in the research journey with undergraduates at a regional university. Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 2770.Goldberg, D. E., & Somerville, M
student retention. As shown in Table 1, the Traditional Statics model yielded aconsistent DFW rate of 15% across cohorts from 2011 to 2023.Table 1. Comparison of DFW Rates Between Traditional Statics and Interactive OERStatics. Years DFW Rate (%) 2011–2023 15 2024 3Following implementation of the Interactive OER Statics model, the DFW rate declined to 3%,representing an 80% decrease. This reduction occurred without changes to assessment methods,grading criteria, or course rigor, strongly indicating that the improvement in student outcomesresulted directly from the instructional redesign. These results reflect
the development of professional skills, whichare essential on the job but hardly an emphasis in a typical civil engineeringcurriculum. This project also gave students an idea how businesses actually work, andwhat competencies are prized by employers. Not all opinions were the same, andstudents were exposed to different perspectives.Student achievements from the 10Q project are directly applicable to ABET StudentOutcomes 3, 4, and 7, which address effective communication skills, ethicalresponsibilities, and continual learning strategies, respectively.8As a project, 10Q counted a relatively small amount of the grade, up to 10%, thougha weight as high as 20% may be appropriate in some courses. Assessment measuresincluded the choice of the
displacement, and a lack of skilled workers. 2. What is the level of implementation of automation and robotics in construction processes? This question seeks to assess the current extent of automation and robotics integration within the construction industry. It involves a thorough examination of quantitative data collected through surveys and qualitative insights from interviews. The focus is on understanding the degree of automation deployment in relation to business type, firm size, operational scale, and the origin of the technologies used. Additionally, it examines the application of these technologies in various construction activities such as design, scheduling, costing, project management, and on-site operations. 3
exploration of real-world problems. Subsequently, the courseproject involved design of medical devices to promote ambulation by providing students withexposure to design and development of walking end-effector based robots as artifacts. The paperpresents the details of the course curriculum design, technology integration/usage in theclassroom, and the novel content/teaching tools implemented as a part of the intervention.Qualitative analysis of student course evaluations and instructors’ assessment of the projectmaterials was used to identify the benefits and challenges of participating in the project andevaluate the overall effectiveness of the intervention.Extensive studies have shown benefits of project-based learning (PBL) as a method
the lens of Kolb’sExperiential Learning Theory, the participant’s experiences illustrate how makerspaces facilitatea structured learning cycle that integrates concrete engagement, reflective assessment, conceptualsynthesis, and iterative application. Kolb’s theory is particularly suited for analyzing experiential learning in collaborativeand project-based settings, like makerspaces, as it bridges theoretical knowledge with practicalapplication. Its adaptability has been demonstrated across educational disciplines, fromengineering (Mills & Treagust, 2003) to leadership training (Kayes et al., 2005), making it arobust framework for understanding how individuals learn in complex, real-world environments.By adopting ELT, this study
mixed method evaluation design (Creswell & Plano, 2007) was the research designof choice for the evaluation. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected during Year 1 and weightedequally. The two types of data were collected to document and assess successes and challenges for theYear 1 cohort. Trustworthiness strategies (Shenton, 2004) were implemented to minimize any biases inthe qualitative data analyses associated with the evaluator’s pragmatic worldview.Evaluation Instruments. During year 1, site observations, one mentor survey, one participant survey,and individual one-on-one interviews provided evaluation data. Observation at the final programsymposium captured details of the level of rigor and learning for participants over the
recreate it on a large piece of paper using colored chalk. ○ Find Your Pair - a piece of paper with a word is taped to each student’s back. Each word has a “pair” (for example, “peanut butter” and “jelly”) and students are challenged to find their pair by asking only yes or no questions to figure out their own word. ● Parent Presentations: On Friday morning, students give a presentation to their parents. Students are grouped in pairs, and each pair selects an activity from the week and creates a slide to present for about two minutes.AssessmentAssessment of each camp is conducted by the COE’s outreach program rather than individualdepartments. This ensures that the assessments
; • Curricular maps, vertical alignment documents, inquiries and student projects co- developed with residents and attending teachers; • One-on-one semi-structured interviews with resident teachers, attending teachers, student teachers, and interns (1-2x/year; over 50 hours of interviews) • Residency seminars, professional development, and focus groups that highlighted instructional planning and pedagogical decision-making; • Student learning data including standardized test data, formative assessments enacted by the district, and student survey data.To document the opportunities for learning, learning outcomes, and teaching practice anddevelopment overtime, we used mixed and multiple methods of research to
understanding of what motivatesstudents to join and persist in these student project teams has the potential to help address thisissue. The impact of student participation in these teams on the their social life and mental healthis also under-explored.Contributions of This StudyIn this study, using anonymous self-reported data from students surveyed across various projectteams, we present preliminary results on the following: 1. Quantitative assessment of student experience and satisfaction across several project teams. 2. Impact of student involvement in project teams on their lifestyle. 3. Relation between student involvement and individual professional and academic outcomes.MethodsStudents across various project teams in the College of
Protocol for Undergraduate STEM (COPUS; [12]). This protocol records the activities during class time by students (“what students are doing”) and the instructor (“what the instructor is doing”). It does so by documenting the activities taking place in 2-minute intervals. This protocol allows the non-judgmental quantification of classroom pedagogies. The first observation was done during the activity and the second during the following week, in a regular lecture-based session. 2. In addition, students completed a 5-point Likert scale survey following the intervention asking about their perceived learning experience. 3. Finally, learning outcomes were assessed via a paired sample t-test comparing students
participatingin the modules once they are developed. By having projects made by students, for students, ourgoal is to benefit both groups’ learning through soft robotics. This paper focuses on the datacollected from the first two semesters of our project in action.Study DesignSince Fall 2023, our clinic project has been offered every semester for up to 10 students. Duringthe semester, our students were tasked with developing a soft robotic learning module and anassociated prototype as appropriate. Weekly meetings were held with the supervising facultymembers to update progress and guide students’ efforts. At the end of each semester, ananonymous survey was used to assess the impact of student participation in the clinic. Since oneof our core goals is to
regulatory changes, including reducingthe time to disposal to 5 years and requiring the ability to maneuver spacecraft in an orbit above400 km. Students were split into 6 groups, each given a different organization with varied rolesand agendas, and asked to read that organization’s public comments to the FCC. Students wereasked to work to understand their organization’s position and why the organization took thisposition. They also assessed how much power their organization had in influencing the FCC’sdecision and how much the organization would be impacted by the FCC’s decision. To end theactivity, students shared through a “jigsaw” activity. This lesson was impactful because of itsdevelopment in collaboration with the Spacecraft Dynamics
, Minju has designed TA training materials for oral exams and have conducted quantitative analysis on the value of oral exams as early diagnostic tool (Kim et al., ASEE 2022). Minju is interested in designing assessments that can capture and motivate students’ deep conceptual learning, such as oral exams and the usage of visual representations (e.g., diagrams and manual gestures).Dr. Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego Saharnaz Baghdadchi is an Associate Teaching Professor at UC San Diego. She is interested in scholarly teaching and employs active learning techniques to empower students to attain an expert level of critical thinking. Her expertise facilitates students’ journey towards connecting facts
practice paper presentsthe design and implementation of an identity-based engineering leadership instructional module,along with empirical evidence assessing its impact on student leader identity and understanding.While many university programs focus on leadership skills or behaviors, a growing literaturebase suggests that seeing oneself as a leader is a powerful influence on long-term leadershipdevelopment. Identity-- or how one sees oneself, and is seen by others, in society— providesinsight into the dynamic, multi-faceted and individual nature of leadership development. Thisresearch builds on emerging research that has identified potential features of an identity-basedinstructional approach, but it is not yet clear how one might operationalize
culturally sustaining STEM outreach assessment and evaluation. Micaha received her Master of Science in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Education degree from the University of Kentucky College of Education, and her Bachelor of Science in Integrated Strategic Communication (Public Relations) from the University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information Studies.John Roberts, UK College of Engineering John is pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Policy and Evaluation at the University of Ken- tucky. One of his main research interests are college choice and student enrollment in higher education. Over in the past ten years, he has been fortunate to progress in the field of
cultural and linguistic backgrounds, motivations, andresiliencies of the participants. This study assessed the relationships between HSIs that supportCulturally Relevant Pedagogy, Latinx Communities of Cultural Wealth, and students’motivational, cognitive, and behavioral engagement resulting in the development of self-efficacy. Introduction The need for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) is directly intertwined with thegrowing population of Latinx in the United States (U.S.). According to the Hispanic Associationof Colleges and Universities [HACU] [1], there are approximately 62 million Latinx people inthe U.S. The total Latinx population in the U.S. is greater than the populations of every
Paper ID #36871Narrative Inquiry in Engineering Education: A Systematic Literature Re-viewMs. Alexandra Mary Jackson, Rowan University Alexandra Jackson is a second year PhD student at Rowan University seeking a specialization in Engi- neering Education. She began her research in Rowan’s Experiential Engineering Education Department in the Fall of 2019, and has developed interests in entrepreneurial mindset and student development. In particular, she is interested in assessment of entrepreneurial mindset through quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, and is currently working in survey, concept map, and narrative
theoretical knowledge intoreal-world applications and design tasks. The purpose of this preliminary study is to investigatethe impact of design courses on the neurocognition of mechanical engineering students. Thisstudy utilizes a group of students in a sequential series of cornerstone design courses. The studymakes use of an electroencephalography (EEG) device to monitor the participant's brain activityduring a design task. This data will compare brain activity when the participants are presentedwith differing modalities of design exercises. A modified version of the Motivated Strategies forLearning Questionnaire (MSLQ) will self-assess the student’s motivation toward the designtasks.The robustness of this study allows for the ability to examine the
“common graduate student myths''.The myths assessed in the interview were developed through an analysis of memes and advicecolumns performed in November 2021. The intent of the original video project was to assess thevalidity of these identified “myths” with the target audience being individuals interested ingraduate school and early career graduate students. This sentiment was conveyed to the interviewparticipants, and therefore the interview responses took the form of both personal experience,anecdote, and advice.The original combined survey instrument and interview questionnaire are presented in (Figure2). Interviews were conducted by the second author over Zoom between January and March of2022. Participants were presented with 9 statements
[4]. Therefore, these engaging, accessible, and affordable courses and challenge problemshave been and will continue to be developed to reach more students throughout the state, and inthe future, the country.SLI’s goal is to increase the number of students and enhance the education of students pursuingcareers in space. The objective is to create an integrated set of educational resources, implementthem strategically in undergraduate classrooms, K-12 classrooms, outreach events, andworkshops, and assess their efficacy in achieving our goal. The public benefit of the project isexpanded opportunities, materials, and resources for enhancing K-12, undergraduate,teacher/professor, and public knowledge and understanding of space science and
, symbolization, generalization, proving, and posingnew questions. Problem-solving in mathematics includes using the necessary information andmental processes as well as embodied activities such as gestures, and body movements [e.g., 35].Mathematical thinking will take place when high-level thinking skills are needed such asgeneralization, estimation, customization, hypothesis generation, and assessment of accuracy.In summary, revolutionary insights in cognitive psychology informs how humans approachproblem-solving and their strategies on information processing. Through computer simulation,psychologists identified that information processing in humans involve structural components ofshort-term memory, long-term memory, and associated mechanisms [e.g., 13
educator with research interests in the areas of Engineering Education (Problem- solving, Learning-outcomes Assessment, Experiential Learning, Design, and Creativity) and Human Factors Engineering (Cognitive-systems Engineering, User Experience, Display Design, and Interaction). She obtained her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and the Collaborative Specialization in Engineering Education at the University of Toronto, Canada (March 2021). Before that, she completed her MASc. (2015) and BASc. (2012) in Electrical Engineering at the University of Toronto. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Evaluating Spatial
incorporate both quantitative data gathered from student surveys, aswell as qualitative feedback from interviews with our partners and a closer assessment of studentwriting. At present, we offer a reflective assessment of the project with the goal of sharingstrategies and resources with fellow educators.This paper begins with an outline of the challenges associated with community engagementassignments and methods of implementing a socially just project. We then discuss our proposalproject, highlighting major milestones and deliverables. In the second half of this piece, wereflect on both the challenges and successes of the project, and conclude by summarizing ourplans for future improvement and offering advice to others who may want to develop
helping students seek and obtain employment oradmission to graduate school. The e-portfolio can be viewed as a form of enhanced resume, carefullyassembled retrospectively from past experiences and accomplishments. Artifacts are curated to illustrate arange of skills or show a series of accomplishments.A different perspective is to view the e-portfolio as a developmental tool where planning and growth arethe focus. An e-portfolio becomes a proactive device when a student considers their anticipated growthduring a semester and seeks to identify artifacts that will illustrate their growth. A narrative about growthand failure, re-assessing and re-aligning, links together the events and artifacts into a cohesive whole.The student’s intention guides