NSF S-STEM Track 3: Scaling Up Student Success through Broadening Participation Beyond our S-STEM CohortIntroductionFirst year programs in engineering education are commonly used to help improve studentsuccess and retention at engineering colleges. Such attendant programs often involve studentinterventions such as learning communities, student mentoring, and bridge programs or bootcamps that provide external motivations and supplementary learning objectives aimed at helpingfirst year students in engineering succeed academically, [1]. Moreover, urban universities oftenhave student populations with a wide array of hurdles that impede their success in engineeringand STEM fields. Of these includes financial instabilities
Paper ID #33533Engineering Explorations: Connecting K-12 Classroom Learning and FieldTrip Experiences through Engineering DesignDanielle Harlow, University of California, Santa Barbara Danielle Harlow is a professor of STEM education at the University of California, Santa Barbara.Ron Skinner, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation Ron Skinner, Research and Evaluation Specialist at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innova- tion Ron Skinner has been involved with science education and research for the past 30 years. He has taught physics, astronomy, and general science in formal settings to audiences from
worked as a post-doctoral researcher with the Illinois Foundry for Innovation in Engineering Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. At UIUC she has collaborated with mul- tiple teams of engineering faculty on implementing and assessing instructional innovation. Dr. Cross is currently a Research Scientist in the Department of Bioengineering working to redesign the curriculum through the NSF funded Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) grant. She is a member of the ASEE Leadership Virtual Community of Practice that organizes and facilitates Safe Zone Training work- shops. Dr. Cross has conducted multiple workshops on managing personal bias in STEM, both online and in-person. Dr. Cross
aMichael Savvides, San Francisco State UniversityProf. Ilmi Yoon Professor Ilmi Yoon, Professor of Computer Science at San Francisco State University (SFSU), is an expert in gamification and game development, particularly in interactive media, 3D over the Internet, and network information visualization. She has collabo ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Expanding and sustaining education programs beyond the initial NSF support periodSustainability and scaling of grant-funded education initiatives is a persistent challenge forinvestigators.3 The ability of any NSF-funded program to have a significant, long-term impact,however, is contingent upon its capacity
Paper ID #37775Board 221: Beyond Surveys: Using Visual Data to Evidence Achievement ofProposed Learning ObjectivesDr. Luisa Guillemard, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Luisa Guillemard is a retired professor from the Department of Psychology at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayag¨uez Campus. She has a M.S. in Clinical Psychology from the Caribbean Center of Ad- vanced Studies in Puerto Rico [today the Carlos Albizu University] and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychol- ogy from Texas A&M University, post-graduate training in evaluation at The Evaluators Institute (TEI) at George Washington University and the AEA/CDC
SENCER/NYP, and Long Island Community Foundation ”Removing Barriers and Strengthening STEM capacity at Suffolk County Community College” grants, Dr. Foley served as the STEM Coordi- nator for all SCCC NSF STEM Scholars on three campuses. Dr. Foley has also served on national grant projects involving curricular reform for chemistry education. Her experiences at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, Suffolk County Community College, and Brookhaven National Laboratory has enabled her to focus upon the adaptation and implementation of innovations in classroom learning and undergraduate research through curricular innovation and technology based software for the community college application. Dr. Foley is a
section 5,‘Findings’. In section 6, ‘Limitations and Future Work’, we will review our limitations and pointto future work.3 Background3.1 Defining MakingMaking refers to the practice of creating tangible objects ranging from sketches to manufacturedproducts [8] that are typically produced within the context of creative communities centered ontechnology and innovation (e.g., hobbyists and professionals dedicated to making personalizedfully functional objects) [9], [10] .We frame our understanding of Making through the perspective that Making goes beyond thekind of equipment and facilities that are used. Instead, Making is the emergent culture that comesout of the confluence of individuals with shared interests, varied experiences, and a
Paper ID #31529Diversifying the Engineering Pipeline through Early Engagement ofNeurodiverse LearnersMs. Constance M. Syharat, University of Connecticut Constance M. Syharat is a Research Assistant at the University of Connecticut as a part of the NSF Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (NSF-RED) project, ”Beyond Accommodation: Leveraging Neurodiversity for Engineering Innovation”. In her time at the University of Connecticut she has also worked as a Research Assistant for NSF CAREER project ”Promoting Engineering Innovation Through Increased Neurodiversity by Encouraging the Participation of Students with ADHD” and
and a middle school mathematics teacher at a Title 1 school in Waco, TX. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 PECASE: Implementing K-12 Engineering Standards through STEM Integration - An Executive Summary of the Products and ResearchIntroduction K-12 Engineering Education has risen to the forefront as engineering continues to gainstate-level and national attention (Moore, Tank, Glancy, & Kersten, 2015; NGSS lead states,2013; National Research Council [NRC], 2009; 2012). However, engineering at this level doesnot have the same extensive literature base that is seen at the post-secondary level or within otherdisciplines at the K-12 level
teaches the College of Engineering’s interdisciplinary, industry sponsored, senior project class as well as course in mechanics and design. He also conducts research in the areas of creative design, machine design, fluid power control, and engineering education. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Understanding Context: Propagation and Effectiveness of the Concept Warehouse in Mechanical Engineering at Five Diverse Institutions and Beyond – Results from Year 1AbstractSeveral consensus reports cite a critical need to dramatically increase the number and diversity ofSTEM graduates over the next decade. They conclude that a change
Paper ID #32789A Comprehensive Professional Development Program for K-8 Teachers toTeach Computer ScienceProf. Leen-Kiat Soh, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Dr. Leen-Kiat Soh is a Professor at the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the Univer- sity of Nebraska. His research interests are in multiagent systems, computer-aided education, computer science education, and intelligent image analysis. He has applied his research to smart grids, computer- supported collaborative learning, survey informatics, geospatial intelligence, and intelligent systems. He is a member of IEEE, ACM, and AAAI.Dr. Gwen Nugent
c Society for Engineering Education, 2021WIP: Understanding Context: Propagation and Effectiveness of the Concept Warehouse in Mechanical Engineering at Five Diverse Institutions and Beyond – Results from Year 2It has been well-established that active learning strategies increase student retention, improveengagement and student achievement, and reduce the performance gap of underrepresentedstudents [1], [2]. Concept-based learning is a particular form of active learning which “is the useof activity-based pedagogies whose primary objectives are to make students value deepconceptual understanding (instead of only factual knowledge) and then to facilitate theirdevelopment of that understanding” [3], and its
integrating computer science into K-12 education. Through professional development and virtual re-search experiences, these projects have significantly enhanced educators’ ability to teach computing con-cepts across various disciplines. Evaluations reveal positive outcomes in educators’ content knowledge,self-efficacy, and the creation of accessible resources for teaching computer science. The projects high-light the importance of authentic, integrated educational experiences in preparing students for futureSTEM opportunities, impacting over 190 educators and thousands of students by developing more than300 interdisciplinary activities.Motivation & Literature ReviewImpactful teacher experiences must be built upon strong partnerships, and this is a
more than 60 STEM education related projects funded by NSF (e.g., projects funded through the ADVANCE, AISL, DRK-12, ITEST, IUSE, Noyce, STC, and STEM+C programs), state, and local agencies. She has experiences working as a member of the evaluation team on several projects focusing on engineering education at K-12 or post-secondary levels. She is currently serving as the PI of an NSF funded ITEST Synthesis project (Award #1949437), co-PI of an NSF-funded DRK-12 project (Award #2010351), Senior Personnel (mentor) of an NSF-funded RIEF project (Award #2306176), and the lead evaluator for numerous evaluation projects.Ms. Maressa L. Dixon, Miami University Ms. Maressa L. Dixon (M.A.), is a Senior Research Associate with
globe, (b) engage inengineering research practices as they conduct their own agrivoltaics research, (c) andco-develop curriculum and resources support their students to conduct agrivoltaicscitizen science. They disseminate curriculum and PV citizen science pedagogicalmodels to teachers and administrators in partner districts and beyond throughworkshops, websites, conferences, and publications. Finally, they create meaningfulbonds and long-term relationships between regional K-12 partner schools, industrypartners, and host universities through follow up activities and an online citizen sciencenetwork. Teachers communicate with each other and with mentors, and facilitatorsthrough an SPV Lab online platform to share classroom successes and best
self-exploration ofproblems by: Providing an environment that facilitates the integration of engineering analysis and engineering design by allowing users to explore different design options in early stages even before the detailed designs are made Stimulating an environment for design-analysis exploration, in which questions like „what-if‟, „why‟, „what‟ and „how‟ will be more effectively answered through on-the-fly simulation and visualization. Allowing better understanding of practical situations through solving problems, where conventional equations do not apply, and also beyond “toy” textbook problems. Enabling the transition from a model of education that is teacher-centered and passive to
Paper ID #18722Research in Optics for K-14 Teachers (ROKET): A Research Experience forTeachers in Native American SchoolsDr. Allison Jane Huff-Lohmeier, University of Arizona Dr. Huff-Lohmeier is the Education Director for a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center, Center for Integrated Access Networks, at the University of Arizona where she also teaches Tech- nical Communication in the College of Optical Sciences. Prior to this, Dr. Huff-Lohmeier worked with the United States Embassy Association in Lima Peru, Central Michigan University, University of Mary- land, College Park, and University of Oklahoma
). Scholars of Excellence inEngineering and Computer Science Program, An NSF S-STEM Grant: Assessment and Lessons Learned- First Award. Proceedings of ICEER2014-McMaster International Conference on EngineeringEducation and Research, August 24-26, Hamilton, Canada.[3] Steinbrink, S., Vernaza, K. M., Brinkman, B. J., Zhao, L. and Nogaj, A. (2018). A Rolling Stone:Analysis of one NSF-STEM Program Through Successive Grant Periods. Proceedings of the 2018American Society of Engineering Education National Conference, June 24-27, Salt Lake City, UT.[4] Vernaza, K. M., Vitolo, T. M., Steinbrink, S., Brinkman, B. J. (2012). Seeking Relevancy, BuildingExcellence: Service Learning in the SEECS Program, an NSF S-STEM Sponsored Project. Proceedingsof the 2012
Paper ID #16921Sustaining Innovation in Engineering Education through Faculty Communi-tiesDr. Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Geoffrey L. Herman is a visiting assistant professor with the Illinois Foundry for Innovation in En- gineering Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a research assistant professor with the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer En- gineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a Mavis Future Faculty Fellow and conducted postdoctoral research with Ruth Streveler in the
Paper ID #39858Board 372: Remote Engaged Student Learning through Hands-on InternetofThingsDr. Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Dr. Lifford McLauchlan is an Associate Professor and Interim Chair in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at Texas A&M University - Kingsville, and has also worked for Raytheon, Microvision, AT&T Bell Labs, and as an ONR Distinguished Summer Faculty at SPAWAR San Diego, CA. He has over 55 publications covering areas such as adaptive and intelligent controls, robotics, an ocean wave energy converter, green technology, education, wireless
proceedings in these areas. He has B.S. in ME, and both M.S. and Ph.D. in IE. He is a member of ASEE, INFORMS, ASEM, and a senior member of IIE. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Bridging the Workforce Skills Gap in High Value Manufacturing through Continuing Education Abstract ID: 25214AbstractResearch shows that there is a growing need for skilled workers in the area of advancedmanufacturing; this refers to making use of new technologies and advanced processes to produceproducts that have high value. More importantly, U.S. government employment data reveals thatthere is lack of supply of skilled workers in the manufacturing sector
and we continue to define rubrics used to gradestudent work and assess outcomes in a consistent manner. Future considerations include thepossibility of building upon laboratory projects developed as part of the Machine LearningExperiences in AI framework16 or the Model AI Assignments presented at the Symposium onEducational Advances in Artificial Intelligence17.References[1] August, Stephanie E. CCLI: Enhancing Expertise, Sociability and Literacy through Teaching Artificial Intelligence as a Lab Science. NSF Grant no.0942454, 2010.[2] Beyer, S., Rynes, K., Perrault, J., Hay, K., Haller, S. Gender differences in computer science students. SIGCSE ’03, 2003, pp.49-53.[3] Strok, D. Women in AI. IEEE Expert, 7:4, August 1992, pp.7-22.[4
supported by the National Science Foundation through the HSI - ImprovingUndergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) Program. Award # 2247689. References[1] M. Newsome, “Even as colleges pledge to improve, share of engineering and math graduates who are Black declines”, The Hechinger Report, 2021.[2] New Mexico State University (NMSU), “Factbooks”, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://oia.nmsu.edu/nmsudata/factbooks.html [Accessed Nov 15, 2023].[3] New Mexico State University (NMSU), “Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering enrollment”, 2022.[4] K. Atkins, B. M. Dougan, M. S. Dromgold-Sermen, H. Potter, V. Sathy, and A. T. Panter, ““Looking at myself in the future”: how mentoring
JerseyInstitute of Technology, and the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez. The goal of the Centeris to become a national focal point for developing structured organic particulate systems used inpharmaceuticals and their manufacturing processes. Rowan University has partnered as anoutreach/education member institution to develop teaching modules for K-12 and college levelstudents. The Rowan University efforts have focused on mobile, hands-on teaching modules,problem sets and illustrative examples. Mobile, self-contained experiments in V-mixing,pneumatic conveying, particulate deagglomeration and segregation, and hopper flow have beendesigned, constructed and integrated in chemical engineering courses and K-12 outreach efforts.Experiments involving the
returned to these 5 themes and were asked to form groups that couldbrainstorm potential research areas within each. Each of the groups rotated through the themesand made comments so that each participant had the opportunity to contribute their thoughts oneach of the 5 themes. The groups added research questions or potential areas of investigation. Avery large number of ideas were generated, but research questions and areas of investigation thatseemed to be of particular interest within each theme were: Diversity and Inclusion: o Beyond recruitment, how can we sustain, support, and help to thrive a diverse population of students? o How can we cultivate empathy among faculty and students and how would that
Paper ID #10355Enhancing the STEM Curriculum Through a Multidisciplinary Approachthat Integrates Biology and EngineeringProf. Jennifer Vernengo, Rowan University Jennifer Vernengo is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. Jennifer re- ceived her Ph.D. from Drexel University in 2007. She began work as a materials scientist at Synthes Bio- materials, then joined Drexel University College of Medicine as postdoc in 2009. Jennifer two published research papers and one patent in the area of injectable biomaterials for orthopedic tissue replacement and repair. She is particularly interested in
Paper ID #16442Integrating Exposure to Nanotechnology through Project Work in a LargeFirst-Year Engineering CourseKelsey Joy Rodgers, Purdue University, West Lafayette Kelsey Rodgers is a graduate student at Purdue University in the School of Engineering Education. Her research focus is investigating how engineers’ understand, develop, and use mathematical models and simulations. Her research also focuses on feedback. She is currently conducting research in first-year engineering on the Network for Nanotechnology (NCN) Educational Research team. She previously conducted research with the Model-Eliciting Activities (MEAs
., Talley, K. G., Smith, S. F., Nagel, R. L., and Linsey J., 2019, “Is ‘Making’ Making a Difference?Investigating Student Makerspace Involvement and Engineering Design Self-Efficacy Through a Multi-InstitutionalStudy,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, In Review.[9] Hilton E. C., Forest C. R., Linsey J., “Slaying Dragons: An Empirical Look at the Impact of AcademicMakerspaces,” in Proc. of the 2018 International Symposium on Academic Makerspaces (ISAM) Stanford, CA[10]Carberry, A. R., Lee, H. S., and Ohland, M. W., 2010, "Measuring engineering design self‐efficacy," Journal ofEngineering Education, 99(1), pp. 71-79.[11] Cohen, J., 1988, "Statistical Power Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences. 2nd edn. Hillsdale, New Jersey: L,"Erlbaum.[12] Hilton
AC 2012-2984: ANALYSIS OF MATH COURSE PLACEMENT IMPROVE-MENT AND SUSTAINABILITY ACHIEVED THROUGH A SUMMER BRIDGEPROGRAMDr. John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee John R. Reisel is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Mil- waukee (UWM.) He serves as Associate Director of the Center for Alternative Fuels, and Co-director of the Energy Conversion Efficiency Lab. In addition to research into engineering education, his research ef- forts focus on combustion and energy utilization. Reisel was a 2005 recipient of the UWM Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award, the 2000 UWM-College of Engineering and Applied Science Outstand- ing Teaching Award, and a 1998
and Dean of the University College and Burzik Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds a BS degree in Chemistry from Baylor Universit ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work in Progress: Transforming STEM Undergraduate Education Through a Hispanic Student Success Servingness Framework Given the need for continued scientific innovation and a diverse, skilled STEM (science,technology, engineering, and mathematics) workforce in the United States, increasing therepresentation of women, Hispanic, Black, first-generation, and other underrepresented groups inSTEM is vital [1]. Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs