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understand it better. F. I know what to do to increase student interest in STEM.InterviewsTeachers were interviewed after the last of their summer program sessions to gain more contextinto how participating in the summer programs impacted their teaching practice with respect to theconcepts developed during the summer camp. Teachers were asked the following two questions: • How has your participation impacted the way you think about teaching? • How do you plan to incorporate computational thinking, engineering design, use of technology and system thinking in your future classrooms?The research team chose these questions as they captured how teachers’ perspectives on teachingin STEM may have changed after participating in an
Development for adoption and adaptation of new instructional practices. In S. Linder, C. Lee, S. Stefl, & K. High (Eds.), Handbook of STEM Faculty Development (pp. 3–13). IAP.Birt, J. A., Khajeloo, M., Rega‐Brodsky, C. C., Siegel, M. A., Hancock, T. S., Cummings, K., & Nguyen, P. D. (2019). Fostering agency to overcome barriers in college science teaching: Going against the grain to enact reform‐based ideas. Science Education, 103(4), 770–798. https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.21519 19Estaiteyeh, M., & DeCoito, I. (2023). Planning for Differentiated Instruction: Empowering Teacher Candidates in STEM Education
GATHERings and in the conferencesession underscored the value of combining speculative design with technology to envisionequitable futures. Moving forward, we plan to refine our approach by integrating morehuman-centered facilitation alongside AI tools, ensuring accessibility and addressing hesitancies.This experience taught us that technology should complement rather than replace humancreativity and connection. By centering equity and inclusivity in tool design and implementation,we can expand the reach and impact of activities like this. Above all, the GATHER Storycrafterreminded us that even in the face of systemic barriers, collaborative storytelling can inspireradical hope and catalyze meaningful change.LimitationsWhile this paper highlights
number of the items in the construct; nEFA = The number of items groupedfor a latent factor resulting from EFA; N/A = Not applicableV. DiscussionThe EFA revealed the latent factor structure of the climate scale for six climates indicated by 36items. Although we expected to have two distinct constructs for psychological safety climate andmastery climate, the items for the two constructs did not group together. Therefore, we plan torevise these scale items for the next round of validity study, as the literature differentiatesbetween these constructs (See Table 1). Internal consistency reliability evidence for theremaining six scales was excellent. The survey data were used to inform the second round of 16phenomenological interviews with a
(among other tasks), the majorityof students supported AI in the classroom as a tool to support their learning, although theycautioned against relying on it too much. One student asserted, “I will always consider using AI,however, I will always verify the information that it provides me.” Students in this course alsostressed the importance of clear AI usage policies to empower them to use it effectively whileavoiding honor situations. Students overwhelming reported that they plan to keep using AI infuture classes and other life endeavors. After all, that is a foundational purpose of education – toempower students to think about problems and teach them tools to move forward in life. All ofthese points combine to strongly suggest that AI is an
resilience of transportation infrastructure in the face of sea level rise, with a particular emphasis on coastal vulnerability and adaptive planning for future climate scenarios. Tolulope is passionate about engineering education and research, with a strong appreciation for field experiences that bridge theory and practical application.Mr. Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University Pelumi Abiodun is a current doctoral student and research assistant at the department of Civil Engineering, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland. Pelumi got his BSc and MSc degree in Physics from Obafemi Awolowo University, where he also served as a research assistant at the Environmental Pollution Research unit, in Ile-Ife
contribute to improved exam performance [29]. Additionally,extending this methodology to a wider range of engineering courses and disciplines couldhelp refine and validate its effectiveness, offering a new pedagogical framework forevaluating students in a way that prioritizes their mental well-being and promotes moreaccurate assessments of their knowledge. As this study is part of an ongoing exploratoryeffort, the team plans to expand the research with quantitative data to assess the long-termbenefits of this intervention and to create practical guidelines for implementing coffeebreak exams across diverse academic settings.References[1] J. Acosta and M. A. Guerra, “Validating Guerra’s Blended Flexible Learning framework for Engineering Courses
improving) in responding to our queries.2.2 Learning Objectives and Designing CoursesA Learning Outcome (LO) is an educational goal for a learner such that they can perform theoutcome once they have learned it. Typically, an LO is described at a level from Bloom’sTaxonomy [2] and applies the process to some content related to a field of study. Bloom’staxonomy provides a hierarchy of cognitive processes from “lower-order thinking skills”, such asrecall and classification, to “higher-order thinking skills” such as creating or planning.“Understanding by Design” [3] provides a design methodology for courses where the coursedesigner starts from LOs, determines how to assess if a student has achieved the LO, and designsclass activities around preparing
accreditation process for baccalaureate-levelprograms requires students to gain “an ability to function effectively on a team whose memberstogether provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals,plan tasks, and meet objectives” [11]. Thus, engineering students need to be exposed to anddevelop leadership skills during their undergraduate studies in engineering.To understand what leadership is in the context of engineering, we must recognize that there isno one universal definition of “leadership.” However, it is nearly impossible to come to thisconclusion as the definition of leadership can be dynamic depending on the context. Scholarsfrom fields such as communication, business, and organizational studies have
America,” Small Business Economics, 31(3), pp. 305–322.[11] Bianchi, P., Kantis, H., Bacic, M. J., Suaznabar, C., Studart, R., Vasconcelos, L. A. T., Koenig, V. M., Federico, J., Martínez, J., Parrilli, M. D., Llisterri, J. J., Angelelli, P., and Baruj, G., 2004, “Desarrollo emprendedor: América Latina y la experiencia internacional,” IDB Publications. https://doi.org/10.18235/0012549.[12] Martínez Guerrero, M. A., and Verjel Rivera, M. A., 2014, “Retención estudiantil en el programa de Administración de Empresas de la Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander Ocaña, análisis de causas y plan de mejoramiento.” [Online]. Available: https://repositorioinstitucional.ufpso.edu.co/xmlui/handle/20.500.14167/1658. [Accessed
pre-calc. She just said thatengineering is math-heavy and it’s just going to keep getting harder so maybe you should look at a degree thatdoesn’t involve math. I responded with several emails to her, with my parents' help, trying to get [recovery plans]laid out and she didn’t respond to one of them - like, no response at all. I mean, even my parents were like, how doyou tell that to somebody? You know? Yeah, that was like, you’re joking right?” Despite this interaction, his confidence in being able to succeed as a practicing engineer did not waiver.He continued to express confidence that, based on the work experiences he had through the career center, he wouldbe able to find a career in engineering that highlighted the elements of
in academic and research libraries.Keywords: Bibliometric Analysis, Automated Reporting, Data Extraction, Research Impact,Academic LibrariesIntroductionEvaluating research impact and analyzing scientific collaborations are fundamental tasks thatcontribute to the advancement of knowledge and strategic planning in academic institutions.Bibliometric analysis is a crucial tool in this context, as it provides quantitative measures ofscholarly output and influence 1,2 . Bibliometrics uses citation counts, publication metrics, andcoauthorship networks, allowing researchers and funding agencies to assess the dissemination andreception of scientific work 3,4 .Bibliometric analysis has evolved significantly over the past decades. Foundational works
more likely to be offered as an addition to otherengineering offerings (59%) than engineering/general (N=102) programs (30%). Also, it can beobserved that general programs are more likely to be the only program at an institution (56%)compared to engineering science/physics programs (23%).Of non-disciplinary engineering programs that have been initiated since 2010 as the onlyprogram at an institution, only 1 is identified as engineering science, 4 are identified asengineering physics, and 34 are identified as engineering/general. In that same time frame, 2engineering science/physics programs were transitioned to engineering/general programs. Forinstitutions planning to start offering an accredited engineering degree, the best choice wouldappear
disabilities should have equal privileges to use an application like everyoneelse. To do better, we need to incorporate them in our plans during development. This inclusionensures that their specific needs and challenges are addressed, leading to a more inclusive anduser-friendly experience for all.”5.2.3 Envisioned Accessible Designs and PracticesStudents uttered accessibility features they would consider when designing mobile apps, such asvoice commands for people with physical impairments and blind people, built-in screen readersfor blind people, and customizable versions for different disabilities. One student talked abouthow customizing text size could enhance older adults’ digital experience, applying knowledgelearned to a new accessibility
and plan for long-term stability andexpansion of the stakeholder cafe student-stakeholder interaction model.Improvements to the Student-Stakeholder Interaction ModelThe overall framework of the student-stakeholder interaction model remained unchanged fromFall 2023 to Fall 2024, and the overall process is shown in Figure 1 [CEEA 2024]. Key changeswere made to the preparatory student workshop and student-stakeholder conversations.Fig. 1. Student-stakeholder interaction model process [19]For the preparatory workshop, the core goal of preparing students for the student-stakeholderconversation and associated content remained essentially unchanged by explaining event rules,reminding students of best practices, and providing an opportunity for
facilitate faculty dialogue and inspire action.Later, the focus shifted toward action, culminating in sessions designed to translate theknowledge and reflections from the semester into tangible plans for positive change. Thesesessions were scheduled after a semester of weekly challenges and guided workshops, ensuringthat participants arrived with a shared framework, an understanding of key concepts, andpreliminary ideas for improvement. We used tools such as rubrics to assess current efforts andidentify areas for growth, and held a half-day retreat which included a visioning board exerciseto collaboratively imagine the future of engineering education. This scaffolded approach evolvedover time and provided a deliberate progression from individual
ofthe course work. It is challenging to keep the student engagement rate as high as the start of thesemester, but the mixed clicker model was successful in lowering the drop rate for 80% of thesemester. The lack of sims for the topics that constituted the final 20% of the semester may haveresulted in a higher drop rate. Potentially this can change if more sims are utilized. Similar dropand rise trends for major semester events such as midterms and breaks were also observed, whichpoints out the necessity for planning for successful student engagement. It is also observed that,if there is no sim, the attendance trends are identical, however mixed questions seem to disruptthese patterns, attendance drops are slower and climbs are faster, always a
contains the following features. 1. Interactivity: Students interact in real-time with systems to apply control and setpoints and obtain live plots and results. 2. Real thing: labs should not be perceived as video games and students must carefully plan their experiments, otherwise virtual fuses will blow up and protection will be engaged. 3. Instant Reset & Repeatability: Mistakes can be reset, and tests can be re- peated under identical conditions for consistency. 4. Flexibility: students can change the configuration of the testbench by con- necting/disconnecting components to exhibit a given behavior 5. Self-learning: Students can acquire knowledge at their own pace. Unlike physical labs, which often
additions that we plan to test out in the next implementation are requiringthe students to write a proposal for their learning activity or aid with clear final deliverable goalsat the beginning of the term and then do an in-class presentation or demonstration of theirlearning activity or aid at the end of the term. The proposal could be graded in a way thatprovides students feedback on whether they need to expand or reduce their scope and how to doso while setting clear benchmarks to meet by the middle and end of the term. The presentationcan provide another point of assessment while also providing an additional incentive for thestudents to produce something they are proud to present to their peers. Instructors with largerclass sizes could consider
did not influence responses to later ones,a general interview protocol was followed that prioritized open-ended questions that allowed fornatural flow in the conversations. Because many alumni did not end up pursuing a career inacademia where grant writing would have been an intensive focus, an additional survey questionwas included regarding budgeting. The final interview questions are displayed below in Table 2,with questions ordered as planned to be introduced, though each interview was a conversationand at times interviewees brought up topics in a different order.Table 2. Final Version of Alumni Interview Questions # Question Category 1 What made you choose the course(s)? 2 Since
Engineering at Morgan State University, where he also serves as a Research Assistant. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). His current research focuses on the sustainability and resilience of transportation infrastructure in the face of sea level rise, with a particular emphasis on coastal vulnerability and adaptive planning for future climate scenarios. Tolulope is passionate about engineering education and research, with a strong appreciation for field experiences that bridge theory and practical application.Mr. Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University Pelumi Abiodun is a current doctoral student and research assistant at the department of Civil
Fifth 5 3.5 Graduate 3 2.1 Other 2 1.4 Course Introduction to civil engineering 61 43 75.3 Strength of materials 25 17.6 83.3 Structural analysis and modeling 4 2.8 16.7 Construction planning scheduling and control 16 11.3 94.1 Principles of environmental
workstation in a large, open-plan office. They appear visibly frustrated, often rubbing their temples and sighing heavily. When asked about their work environment, they immediately express difficulty in concentrating due to the constant noise and distractions. Conversations, phone calls, and the general buzz of activity make it hard to focus on complex tasks. They appreciate the natural light from the large windows but mention that the glare on their screen is sometimes bothersome. The adjustable chair is comfortable, but the desk is cluttered, adding to their sense of disorganization. They express frustration with the lack of privacy, noting that they feel self-conscious about being watched and overheard, which adds to their stress. On the positive
further emphasized by the launch of the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018, whichalso calls for expanded education and workforce development in quantum science andengineering. Similarly, on a global scale, China has its Made in China 2025 and the FourteenthFive-Year Plan, and the European Union has its Quantum Technologies Flagship project. Talentand education play a pivotal role in shaping the future of quantum technology and ensuring acountry’s competitiveness in this rapidly advancing field. As quantum technology continues togain prominence, we have seen a growing demand for skilled professionals who can driveinnovation, conduct groundbreaking research, and develop cutting-edge applications. However,the quantum industry is currently
paper by the authors.The respondents were asked to rate six statements pertaining to equity in the workcommunity on a 5-point Likert scale (1=fully disagree, 5=fully agree, 6=cannot say). Thestatements were the following: “The management of the organization is actively committed tothe promotion of equality and equity”; “Equality is clearly visible in the work community (forexample in official values, in dialogue between the employer and shop stewards)”; “Equityand equality promotion plans have been discussed in the work community (initiated by e.g.shop stewards or the health and safety representative)”; “Equality training sessions have beenarranged for supervisors”; “Equality training sessions have been arranged for the personnel”;“The
., Mosyjowski, E. A., Daly, S. R., & Lattuca, L. R. (2024). Leveraging a comprehensive systems thinking framework to analyze engineer complex problem‐ solving approaches. Journal of Engineering Education, 113(1), 53–74. https://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20565Duivenvoorden, E., Hartmann, T., Brinkhuijsen, M., & Hesselmans, T. (2021). Managing public space – A blind spot of urban planning and design. Cities, 109, 103032. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2020.103032Fouad, Nadya, Mary Fitzpatrick, and Jane P. Liu. 2011. “Persistence of Women in Engineering Careers: A Qualitative Study of Current and Former Female Engineers.” Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 17 (1): 69–96. https
development life-cycle is less ingrained, we seek to provide abrief description of ”agility” as it is used within the field of software engineering. Agile softwaredevelopment practices emerged in the early 2000s as a response to the limitations of traditional,linear design methodologies that dominated much of the 20th century [17]. Instead of creatinga comprehensive initial design, agile employs sequential iterations that continuously refine bothdesign and implementation. [18]. The principle of observing the state of the process, respondingto current needs, and modifying future plans to address current concerns, embodies the aspects ofagile being employed in this course. For a comprehensive examination of agile practices in soft-ware engineering
]. The plat-form’s Python-based code editor, combined with ROS2 and Gazebo for simulation, en- 2ables students to apply programming concepts directly in a robotics context, bridgingthe gap between abstract coding exercises and real-world applications. One of the key motivations behind the development of the FORE platform is the needfor a flexible and scalable educational tool that can adapt to the varying needs of students.For beginners, the platform provides structured lessons that gradually introduce corerobotics concepts such as motion control, sensor integration, and path planning. For moreadvanced students, the platform offers opportunities to explore more complex roboticalgorithms and systems