Initiatives from 2007-13, Director of Off-Campus Programs/State Prisons from 2006-07, and Federal Grants Director from 2000-07. In 2011, Buck was a THECB Star Award nominee and received the Texas Workforce Investment Council Promising Practice Award for Applied Sciences use of graduate/employer surveys. She has been recognized by the THECB for the design of an electronic site visit process that was implemented state-wide and for best practices implemented through the Perkins Grant. She earned her master’s degree in higher education administration and graduate certificate in higher ed- ucation administration, with a concentration on higher education law, from Northeastern University, and her Bachelor of Business
practices in technician education, with a particular emphasis on faculty development in problem-based learning, the first year of study for success in engineering and technology majors, and mentoring educators nationally.Caroline VanIngen-Dunn, Science Foundation Arizona Center for STEM at Arizona State University Caroline VanIngen-Dunn is Director of the Science Foundation Arizona Center for STEM at Arizona State University, providing services for Maximizing the Educational and Economic Impact of STEM. Ms. VanIngen-Dunn is the inspiration behind the programs and resources designed to assist community colleges, particularly rural and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), through a rigorous process leading to improvements
serves on two National Academies Advisory Boards—one for the Gulf Research Program and another for LabX.Dr. Nnenia Campbell, Collaborative for the Social Dimensions of Disasters Dr. Nnenia Campbell is co-Founder of the Collaborative for the Social Dimensions of Disasters and a re- search associate at the Natural Hazards Center. She holds BA and MA degrees in sociology from the Uni- versity of Central Florida and a PhD in sociology from the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research interests center on the social dimensions of disasters, particularly the intersections between vulnerability and resilience. Campbell also specializes in program evaluation as a means of translating research into practice, focusing
internships’ impact on engineering self-efficacy and commitmentto an engineering career, academic goals and interest in research, career goals, and engagementwith professionals from academia and industry. Best practices and lessons learned are shared,along with recommendations for colleges looking to replicate the program.1. Overview of ASPIRES Program at Cañada CollegeCañada College, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a Hispanic-serving communitycollege, and is one of three colleges in the San Mateo Community College District. During the2015-16 academic year, Cañada College enrolled 10,075 unique students. The student body isgenuinely multi-cultural with Hispanic students as the largest single group at 45.2%; whitestudents comprise 26.8
with a background in infrastructure design and management, and project management. Her consulting experience spanned eight years and included extensive work with the US military in Japan, Korea, and Hawaii. In 2008 Elizabeth shifted the focus of her career to education and academia, later receiving her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Water Resources. Her work highlights a commitment to undergraduate engineering education and its improvement through best teaching practices. Her research efforts target ways to support and encourage diversity among students and how to create an inclusive learning environment. Professional interests include undergraduate research opportunities, service learning, STEM outreach
described how the research experience positively impacted their professionaldevelopment. One faculty member explained how they planned to apply what they learned tocourse development: My RET experience gave me the opportunity to research into relevant issues in Green and Sustainable Manufacturing for Developing Economies. I plan to create team based engineering design mini-projects for my students from my research findings. These real life mini-projects will help my students develop a deeper understanding of sustainable engineering design. I believe that using context-based approaches in my teaching will help my students learn content covered in my courses. By using context-based approaches, students
ATE Center is widely known for innovative initiatives impacting advanced technological education as well as developing and broadly sharing successful educational mod- els and practices in technician education, with a particular emphasis on faculty development, the first year of study for success in engineering and technology majors, and mentoring educators nationally. Craft is President of Elaine L. Craft Educational Consulting, L.L.C.Caroline VanIngen-Dunn, Arizona State University Caroline VanIngen-Dunn is Director of the Science Foundation Arizona Center for STEM at Arizona State University, providing services for Maximizing the Educational and Economic Impact of STEM. VanIngen-Dunn is the inspiration behind the
granting institution (180undergraduate and graduate degree programs) located in south Florida and is designated as a“High Research Activity” university by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement forTeaching. FAU serves over 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students and ranks as the mostracially, ethnically diverse institution in Florida. The College of Engineering and ComputerScience and the Department of Computer & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science(CEECS) are located on the main campus. All the undergraduate degree programs in theCollege are accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).The College offers a flexible schedule of courses delivered through a variety of formats (e.g.,e-learning
Development of Undergraduate Research Experience,” Proceedings of the 2014 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2014.[8]. A. Ieta, “Implementation of an Undergraduate Research course,” Proceedings of the 2012 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2012.[9]. B. Lawton and O. A. Owolabi, “Shaping the Undergraduate Mind through Research,” Proceedings of the 2017 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Mid Atlantic Section Spring Conference[10]. G. D. Kuh, “High-impact educational practices: what they are, who has access to them, and why they matter,” Association of American Colleges and Universities; 2008. 50 p
of the partner institutions, local employer and industry engagement, shared interestfor community impact, and enabling seamless student financial aid across the partner institutions.2.1. The Developmental Stage2.1.1. Establishing a Partnership: Finding the Best-FitInitiating and adopting a holistic and programmatic approach for transfer needs to be fullycustomized to the mission and /goals of both institutions. The transfer partnership can be initiatedby either institution. Finding the best-fit partner can be challenging, considering the differencesbetween community colleges and 4-year institutions, but the historical data can streamline thesearch. An initial feasibility research which considers historical transfer, students’ preferences
Paper ID #33989A University-State College Collaborative Project for Hispanic StudentSuccess in STEMDr. Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University Ali Zilouchian is the founding of a $4.5 Million Dollars grant from DOE entitled: ”An Articulated Com- munity College-University Framework for Increasing Graduation Rate of Hispanic and Low-Income Stu- dents in Computer Science” to be completed by 2021. Professor Zilouchian was presented with 2017 FAU President’s Leadership Service Award for his contributions in research and community engagement efforts at FAU. He has published more than 160 book, book chapters, scholarly
could aid in understanding potential issues for transfer students. Research AimsThe purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the value of the curricular complexity measure –specifically a component called the structural complexity – developed by Heileman et al. [14,15]in forecasting how programmatic changes could impact different populations of students, with afocus on transfer students. We overview the method, an application of using curricularcomplexity in practice, and a discussion on how the metric can be extended for further analysis. Curricular ComplexityHere we will discuss the premise of curricular complexity as is it implemented in the CurricularAnalytics [16
and instructors assessment of student work and coursecomprehension. The net effect of these certifications is not only earned degrees, but employerability to validate prospective employee skill and knowledge outside of an academicenvironment.This paper presents the approach followed in developing in-depth, project-based learningopportunities using cutting-edge technology for the new academic pathway in cloud literacy andthe program outcomes. A discussion on the best practices and lessons learned whileimplementing the first year of the program is included.IntroductionThere is a significant shortage of experienced cloud professionals with 63% of U.S. organizationsexpecting this gap to widen in the next two years [1]. Cloud migration has
sessions in the international conferences for the past 30 years. Professor Zilouchian is currently an associate editor of the International Journal of Elec- trical and Computer Engineering out of Oxford, UK. Professor Zilouchian is senior member of several professional societies including Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, ASEE and IEEE.Dr. Nancy Romance , Florida Atlantic University Dr. Romance is Professor of Science Education in the College of Education at Florida Atlantic Univer- sity (FAU) and a graduate faculty member in both the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the College of Science at FAU.Her research interests address meaningful learning in complex STEM do- mains, applying a learning sciences
unique local foundation to distinguishthemselves from competitors. Indeed, unified by the statewide curriculum frameworks andnational industry models and directives, program leaders have an opportunity to work togetheron a cohesive core curriculum, and concentrate on differentiating content in response to localneeds. Likewise, program leaders can collaborate to share strategies for working closely withindustry, attracting full time students, maintaining state-of-the-art facilities, and addressingserious faculty shortage issues—all challenges common to regional programs.Next steps for this research involve translating the findings for a number of practical audiences.For example, our works here suggest that that we should investigate best
this growing field. Lastly, due to thedifficulty of giving all students adequate time to practice programming on real robotic arms,there was a recognized need for lifelike and portable simulation software. Thus, a final aspect ofthis partnership was the development of such software at Michigan Tech. Titled RobotRun, thissimulation software is now available through open source licensing to assist students andindustry personnel in learning the basics of robotics programming.Results of Academic Programming and WorkshopsNearly three full years has now passed since the development of this academic programmingbetween Bay College and Michigan Tech, so initial data regarding enrollments, graduations, andworkshop participation is now available. During
graduation rates. Available at https://www.sariweb.ucdavis.edu/gradrates/CSRDE_Transfers_ForWebDisplay.pdf.[6] P. Golding, O.H. Salcedo, M.T. Pitcher, O.A. Perez, M. Olmos and T.Badillo, (2015) “Sharing Best Practices Toward Seamless Transfer of Engineering Students.” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education’s 122nd Annual Conference and Exposition.[7] P. Wong and B. Pejcinovic, (2015) “Teaching MATLAB and C Programming in First-year Electrical Engineering Courses Using a Data Acquisition Device.” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education’s 122nd Annual Conference and Exposition.[8] T.M. Bayles, (2016) “A Chemical Engineering Success Course for Transfer Students
persevering in STEM pathways is exemplified in the lowpass rates (40-55%) for additional core major requirements, such as General Chemistry andIntroduction to Programming. The lack of retention of STEM students in community collegesand the lack of growth of minority representation in the science and engineering workforce4demonstrates the need to develop strategic programs and practices that increase the number anddiversity of students succeeding in STEM.Skyline College, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA is a member of the CaliforniaCommunity College System and is a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. Duringthe 2014-15 academic year, the college enrolled 20,787 unique students, with white students asthe largest single group at
in detail how the engineering design process was used to include: o Identification/description of the need being addressed, working criteria and goals/objectives o Gathering of needed information: describe results of your research including a patent search o Description of the method(s) used (Ex: brainstorming) to search for creative solutions, how the method was implemented, and what the results were o Description and preliminary design(s) of at least 2 alternative designs/ideas for your toy/game o Describe how the best solution from the alternatives was selected and include an Evaluation Matrix Include a paragraph explaining
Clearinghouse Research Center, Herdon, 2017.[6] R. Jenkins, "Why You Should Consider Community Colleges," 6 January 2014. [Online]. Available: https://www.chronicle.com/article/Why-You-Should-Consider/143851. [Accessed 29 July 2019].[7] "An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching," Center for Integrations of Research, Teaching and Learning, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.cirtl.net/courses/354. [Accessed February 2020].[8] R. Nerio, A. Webber, E. MacLachlan, D. Lopatto and A. J. Caplan, "One-Year Research Experience for Associate’s Degree Students Impacts Graduation, STEM Retention, and Transfer Patterns," CBE—Life Sciences Education, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 18:ar25,1-9, 31 May 2019.[9] M. Velez
K. Shethia holds a B.B.A. in Management Information Systems and an M.B.A. from University of Houston. She is currently the Education Research Manager in the George R. Brown School of Engineering at Rice University.Rui (Roy) Sun, Rice University Roy Sun is an undergraduate majoring in mechanical engineering at Rice University with an expected graduation date of May 2018. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Evaluating the Quality of Project Summaries for S-STEM ProposalsAbstractRice University received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to hostworkshops designed to help faculty members at predominantly undergraduate institutions (PUIs)develop competitive
of California, Berkeley. Previously, Dr. Artis spent nine years at Virginia Tech providing program and student support for the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity and has four years of industry and government experience as a Human Factors Engineer. Dr. Artis holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech.Ms. Hye Rin Lee, University of California, Irvine Hye Rin Lee is an education doctoral student at the University of California, Irvine with a concentration in Human Development in Context. She was awarded the 2018 Provost Ph.D. Fellowship and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Prior to UCI, Hye Rin received her B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from Franklin
Serving Institution(HSI) university with a combined total of 140,000+ undergraduate students. Further, the presentproject was modeled after a previous, successfully completed initiative entitled ComputerAccelerated Pipeline to Unlock Regional Excellence (CAPTURE), which was sponsored by theFlorida Board of Governors (BOG) [27].UNIVERSITY-STATE COLLEGES COLLABORATIONBelow is a brief description of the partnering institutions: Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a large, diverse, degree-granting institution (180undergraduate and graduate degree programs) located in south Florida. It is designated as a"High Research Activity" university by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement forTeaching. FAU serves over 30,000 undergraduate and graduate
socialsupport to my students, as well as enrichment and research or practical experienceopportunities. I have been the PI and Co-PI for grants received from NSF, NASA and theDepartment of Education amounting to over $5 million to develop the engineeringprogram and award CSEMS/S- STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Math)scholarships to students at San Antonio College. An NSF discretionary grant from EngineeringEducation I obtained in 2003 allowed me to initiate the EDGE (Early Development ofGeneral Engineering) 13 a summer program, designed to attract and retain high schoolstudents into the engineering field. The program continued through 2015 with help fromDepartment of Education MSEIP funding. A majority of my mentees have participated in
College Collaborative. Supporting Engineering programsacross multiple rural colleges, sharing resources, faculty, perhaps including a mobile lab anddeveloping an Introduction to Engineering Project between colleges could potentially lead tonew ways of delivering Engineering education in rural Arizona. Using remote access labs,sharing key faculty/lab resources, and employing on-line web delivery of programs are examplesof this model.Sharing of Ideas and Best PracticesThe colleges’ sharing of ideas, resources, and even faculty through the Network has strengthenedthe community and yielded collective impact as follows: • Shared experiences and best practices led to an appreciation for high quality work being accomplished on each campus
, and engineering education. He received the 2015 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.Prof. Said Fariabi, San Antonio College Chair of Mathematics, Architecture, physics and Engineering at San Antonio College.Mrs. Simona Dana Dimitriu, Northside ISD Simona D. Dimitriu practiced engineering since 1981 for 20 years and following a graduate degree in education started teaching science since 2007 and math since 2002. She has been involved in numerous initiatives to integrate engineering in science and math education and combine education research with education practice.Mrs. Lisa Marie Baker, Northside ISD Lisa Baker is honored to be the principal of Communications Arts
philanthropic contributions to the school. Today, the school’s one- year undergraduate retention rate is 90%, the university’s Solar Decathlon team placed first worldwide in the most recent competition against other leading universities, our Engineers Without Borders chapter is considered one of the nation’s best, and the Engineering Sustainability Workshop launched by Pines has become a key campus event. Pines has testified before Congress on STEM education and created the Top 25 Source Schools program for Maryland high schools. He is also leading a national effort to develop an AP course in Engineering Design in partnership with the College Board. At $144 million, the school’s research expenditures are at a record high
. Identifying theneeded transfer courses in order to enter the upper-level engineering division courses can helpwill increase engineering graduation rates. Moreover, these graduation rates will impact the ratethat typically underrepresented populations will enter the engineering profession due to the factthat State colleges and community colleges typically serve a wider minority population.The goal of this paper is to reveal the common prerequisites that are required for select ABETengineering programs in the state of Florida. Many of these prerequisites are common to otherengineering programs nationwide, particularity other ABET accredited programs in similarfields. As a result of this investigation, options can be explored as to how best meet the
emphasis includes faculty development and mentoring, graduate student development, critical thinking and communication skills, enhancing mathematical student success in Calculus (including Impact of COVID-19), and promoting women in STEM. Her technical research focuses on sustainable chemical process design, computer aided design, and multicriteria decision making. She also has extensive experience in K-12 STEM education and program evaluation and assessment. She has held a variety of administrative positions: 1) Director of STEM Faculty Development Initiatives-Clemson, 2) Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences-Clemson, 3) Interim Director of Student
Resources [10], • Additively Innovative Virtual Lecture Series [11]. Although coalition members developed a number of AM best practices [12-20] the coreof this paper is the evaluation of TTS as a unique tool for AM education. Overall, TTS is alearning approach designed to give hands-on instruction to AM instructors [3-4]. Webinars andMOOCS were also used to teach content and engage with AM educators. TTS sessions were heldbefore and during the Fall of 2019 in several states. Evaluation of the TTS was ongoingthroughout their delivery. The main coverage points of TTS-based AM learning were as follows. • Build your own printer, operate it, print some entrepreneurial parts and learn the key maintenance steps