. Phillips, Oklahoma State University JOHN PHILLIPS, a registered engineer and Professor of Architectural Engineering, practiced as a structural engineer for nine years before returning to his alma mater to teach. He teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in building structures and architectural design. He is currently acting as the Interim Head of the School of Architecture for Oklahoma State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Benchmarking Architectural Engineering Capstones Part 3: Exploring Technical Studies and IntegrationAbstract Architectural Engineering (AE) programs are poised to be leaders in educating future engineers
Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics in 1973 also from the University of California, Davis. He has completed executive seminars in International Strategy Development from the Thunderbird University, the Executive Development Program from the University of Iowa, and Contract Finance for Program Managers at the Defense Systems Management College. Mr. Blank has authored or co-authored four technical papers; his article, ”The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System,” was published in Signal Magazine, November 1986 edition; he co-authored the paper ”Putting Engineering Management on the Executive Track”, presented at the American Society for Engineering Education, June 29, 2016; and moderated the Panel Session Translating
, 2024 Empowering Engineers: Enhancing Communication Skills through a Technical Communication LabAbstract Communication labs and writing centers at universities support ABET-accreditedengineering programs’ mandate to train students “to communicate effectively with a range ofaudiences” [1]. In this paper, we describe efforts to establish and analyze a new technicalcommunication lab within the engineering school at Johns Hopkins University. In its first threesemesters in operation, consultants at the Technical Communication Lab (TCL) completed over1,000 sessions for 294 students. On a post-session survey, almost all students rated their sessionexcellent, stated they would return to the TCL, and affirmed they would recommend the
which students gained international experiencenecessary for today’s software developers. In comparing perspectives from students who hadcompleted this software course in the traditional, instructor-lecture style versus the PBLapproach, the students in the latter cohort evaluated PBL to be more effective for deepknowledge and international-project experience (Olivares-Ceja et al., 2017).3. Methods3.1 Course StructureThe project-based-learning (PBL) course was designed to include minimal technical lecture bythe instructors. However, a core component of the course was a series of guest speakers whospoke about some of the “soft skills” relevant to international teamwork. Five teams ofapproximately four students each were formed using the CATME team
Paper ID #41778Educational Expertise: Faculty Insights on Preparing Computing Studentsto Navigate Technical InterviewsStephanie Jill Lunn, Florida International University Stephanie Lunn is an Assistant Professor in the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education (SUCCEED) and the STEM Transformation Institute at Florida International University (FIU). She also has a secondary appointment in the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences (KFSCIS). Previously, Dr. Lunn earned her doctorate in computer science from the KFSCIS at FIU, with a focus on computing education. She also
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Paper ID #42596Integrating Soft Skills into Technical CurriculumDr. Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University Dr. Arif Sirinterlikci, Ph.D., CMfgE is a University Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering in the School of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (SEMS) at Robert Morris University (RMU). He holds BS/MS degrees (both in Mechanical Engineering) from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey, and his Ph.D. is in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Ohio State University. He was involved in the ASEE Organization in the years between 2003 to 2011 as a Manufacturing Division Officer, also
, civil engineering programs haveseveral curriculum requirements. One such requirement is the application of principles ofsustainability, risk, resilience, diversity, equity, and inclusion to civil engineering problems [5].International Virtual Exchange (IVE)With the rise of globalization, cross-border collaboration in professional industries, includingengineering, is increasingly common. This shift necessitates intercultural competence as a vitalskill for today’s engineers, alongside their technical expertise. Global competencies involve theability of individuals or teams from diverse cultural backgrounds to work together effectively,embracing multiple perspectives.Universities are addressing the need to develop intercultural competence in
institutions to be very encouraging, as itrepresents a wide range of participants in the CIT division of ASEE.Table 2: Ranking Top Institutions with ≥3 Publications.Institution # of PubsPurdue University 81Utah Valley University 56Florida International University 33DeVry University 31East Carolina University 28University of Florida 24University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 20University of
(3) examining resultsdisaggregated by different curricular and project contexts.IntroductionThis work in progress (WIP) paper describes preliminary survey instruments, initial results, andfuture implementation plans for a study of instructor practices and student experiences in upper-division mechanical design courses. For this work, we define upper-division mechanical designcourses as courses focused on the analysis, detailed design, and implementation ofpredominantly mechanical systems, mechanisms, and machine components. These coursesgenerally build on both topics learned in foundational mechanical engineering subjects (e.g.,mechanics of materials, dynamics) and earlier exposure to the engineering design processthrough cornerstone design
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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
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ICPTsession in class, the peer tutor solved the in-class assignment. The peer tutor then met with theinstructor at least 2-3 days prior to the class session to go over the in-class assignment solutionand make sure the peer tutor understood how to complete the assignment, as well as discusspossible “sticking points” where students make common mistakes or get stuck.Evaluation of Addition of In-Class Peer TutoringTo evaluate whether ICPT was beneficial to students and increased use of peer tutors, we hadstudents fill out a survey. Students were asked to rate on a 1-5 Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree,2 = disagree, 3 = neutral, 4 = agree, 5 = strongly agree) the following survey questions: 1. The peer tutor has been helpful to me in this course
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amultiplicity of academic environments.Keywords: International Students, Engineering, Intercultural competence, Advising interactions,mentorship/mentoring.IntroductionThe United States is one of the most preferred destination countries for international students atthe graduate level [1]. Currently, according to the most recent report filed by the Institute ofInternational Education, there are over a million students from colleges and universities acrossthe US. These international students contribute to 5% of the overall student population. [2]Engineering programs are among the most highly taken up courses by international students inthe United States [3]. The literature review illustrates the cultural adaptation involved in thereversible process of
diversefaculty perspectives when considering how to support international engineering students,recognizing that each student has unique and intricate experiences in both academic and non-academic aspects.IntroductionThe F-1 Visa, designated for academic students, grants a foreign national permission to enter theUnited States as a full-time student enrolled in an accredited college, university, seminary,conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or any other recognized academicinstitution, including language training programs according to the University of Washington.This status signifies that an individual is lawfully present in the United States and is subject tothe privileges and limitations outlined in the immigration regulations [3
and implementation of technical standards. These challenges are expressed intechnical committee meetings, in office rooms after hiring a new engineering intern, and byeducators across engineering disciplines seeking ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology, Inc.). We hypothesize that the technical standards challenges faced by thecollective engineering profession are similar. A survey about the importance of and challengespresented by technical standards was completed by participants (N = 201) from multipledisciples, educational levels, and backgrounds across the United States. This paper analyzes thewritten responses provided in response to the survey (N = 149). Participant responses highlightseven technical standards
enhancing their understanding of their HSI context), and increase awareness ofavailable resources and opportunities.The group coaching approach, guided by the model of the International Coaching Federation(ICF) [16], was designed for consistent interaction throughout a semester. It included sixsessions, each centered around a specific topic, along with two extra sessions to accommodateany scheduling issues or individual meetings. Each session was divided into four parts: a 5-10-minute informal check-in for fellows to share their progress, a 10–15-minute agenda-settingperiod for reflection and objective identification for the session, a 30–45-minute groupdiscussion leveraging reflective coaching tools or open-ended, inquiry-based questions, and 10
the myriad challenges they face, including mentalhealth issues, imposter syndrome, isolation, and the complexities of navigating immigrationprocesses, yet there is a gap in research capturing those experiences.2. Literature ReviewThe literature review provides an overview of research on international faculty members in theU.S., focusing on their contributions, challenges, support mechanisms, policy impacts, diversityconsiderations, and professional development opportunities [3]. A study highlighted the need formentoring, networking, and training opportunities for foreign-born faculty members and providingmore information and training for chairs, so that they are able to support and mentor their foreign-born colleagues better and captured a
ETD 335such as case fact sheets, necessary technical data, pithy questions, etc. Providing students with aproblem-solving strategy is also useful, and they should recognize similarities between ethicalproblem solving and the typical engineering problem-solving process. Fig. 1 is an adaptation ofthe process used at Illinois Institute of Technology. Making Ethical Decisions 1. State problem (“There’s something about this decision that makes me uncomfortable”; “Do I have a conflict of interest?”) 2. Check facts (many problems disappear upon closer examination of the situation, while others may change drastically) 3. Identify relevant factors (persons involved, laws, professional codes
Monitoring Committee. Ifapproved, the professor would then be registered and qualified to use the tile iPEER(International Professional Engineering Educator Register), and all their ENTER-certifiedprofessional training can be verified online. The paper also discusses the technical aspectsof meeting the security and privacy requirements of ENTER. ENTER is the onlyprofessional regulating body recognized to regulate the International StandardClassification of Occupations ISCO - 2311 Engineering Educator profession. The initiativehas been successful, with almost 2000 professors from 42 countries registered sinceNovember 2023, and over 4000 in the process. The goal of the paper is to increase thetransparency on the review process and to encourage more
by systemic racism[2] as well as “build solidarity and strive toward shared understanding” [3]. Included in thisgroup are Asian women who are often excluded from equity-related STEM studies because oftheir ‘overrepresentation’ in STEM. However, previous research has shown that Asian womenalso navigate gendered and racialized obstacles in STEM programs [4], [5]. Therefore, it iscritical to investigate the engineering experiences of international women in engineering throughdifferent stages of their lives, as there is very little known about their academic and industryexperiences in the United States.In this study, we aim to capture the nuances and experiences of being international women ofcolor within the engineering context in the United
report has alsoshown that the areas of growth and reimagining of International Research, given the 91%reduction in participation (from 347099 in 2018/19 to 14,549 in 2020/21). This gain wasfollowed by a rebound to 188,753 in 2021/22, an increase of close to 1200% and a nearly 13-foldincrease over the previous year. The importance and benefits of STEM students having aninternational experience has been well documented [2]. Additionally, higher education is movingforward with embracing the concept of educating engineers as a global citizen [3, 4].High Impact Practices (HIPs) have been shown to be effective in retention, persistence, andoverall student success [5-10]. These practices include activities such as undergraduate research,service
can decrease access. Outages and backup plans are necessary.In a case not discussed in this paper, a partnered Indian faculty lost internet access just at the startof her first presentation to the class. She felt she lost “face” and had a hard time reengaging. Inthe virtual case, multiple technical failures in one class session required creative problem-solvingand the use of personal phones instead of traditional classroom technology systems. Cyclonesand other weather related issued created periods where the Indian faculty did not have access topower, much less internet.Use of technology to promote collaboration is encouraged. OWL 360 camera technology wasused to bring the Indian faculty into the face-to-face US classrooms and allow full
intern Pre-HS HS UG Y1 UG Y2 UG Y3 Co-op UG Y4 Post 1 Post 2 Post 3 2015 2020 2023 Figure 4: Journey Map – Marlana (Mechanical Engineering) 4.1.4 Ty Ty is a queer man who completed an undergraduate program in Engineering Science and went on to work in the public sector. Ty’s responsibilities align with the career typology’s engineering-adjacent role (design moderating) and he is licensed as a professional engineer (P.Eng). Ty highlighted the centrality of critical
acknowledge and thank Dr. Bruk Berhane, Dr. Monica Cardella andDr. Emily Anderson, professors at Florida International University, Miami, for theircontributions and insights in making this work a reality. Additionally, gratitude is extended toKaitlyn Thomas of the University of Nevada, Reno for the valuable feedback.Reference[1] G. Bethel, “Mathematics Education in Sub-Saharan Africa,” Pap., 2019, Accessed: Aug. 24,2023. [Online]. Available: https://elibrary.worldbank.org/doi/epdf/10.1596/25289[2] M. Vavrus, Culturally responsive teaching. 21st century education: A reference handbook, 2,49–57. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publishing, 2008.[3] Aceves, Terese and Orosco, Michael, “Culturally Responsive Teaching,” 2014, [Online].Available: https