in male students [18]. Among pre-pandemic students, we previously found thatfemale engineering students have a higher grade-threshold for seeking SI [1], are more likely touse SI and with a greater frequency [7], are more likely to find SI helpful [3], and receive greaterbenefits from SI, in terms of improved grade outcomes [2,7] compared to their male peers.Whether an individual is a first-generation college student and/or a member of anunderrepresented population may also impact their self-efficacy and inclinations to seek helpduring their first year of college. For example, Whitley et al. reported that first-generationstudents are less likely to seek out institutional resources, such as SI [19]. Engle and Tintohypothesized that this
, largely, to the student’s faculty advisorwho oftentimes serve as their supervisor/manager for assistantship roles. Theretention and success of graduate students has been shown to rely heavily onthe mentorship/guidance provided to them by their faculty advisors (Fedynichand Bain 2016, p. 1). A communicative, productive, and supportive facultyadvisor-advisee relationships are correlated with better student mental health(Tammy D. Allen and Eby 2010; Evans et al. 2018; Fedynich and Bain 2016;Lee 2018; Levecque et al. 2017; Paglis, Green, and Bauer 2006; Rice et al. 2009;Schlosser et al. 2011; Tenenbaum, Crosby, and Gliner 2001; Van der Lindenet al. 2018; Waldeck et al. 1997; Wrench and Punyanunt 2004). To create apositive environment for their
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) defines a person to be blind "if their sight is badenough--even with corrective lenses--that they must use alternative methods to engage in anyactivity that people with normal vision would do using their eyes" [1]. While the NFB recognizesthat a generally accepted definition for "visually impaired," "low vision," or "vision loss" doesnot exist, the fact remains that people with any level of blindness/visual impairments (BVI) musthave a fair opportunity to understand the world with which they interact. This is especially truefor students with BVI given their need to interact with educational course materials that are ofteninaccessible. Students with BVI face a difficult path in education, where lack of
electronic instruments and audiotechnology in music venues, it is vital that accessibility and equity is ensured for performers ofall sectors; from classical performers, to pop artists, to digital music performers and beyond. Asoutlined in Article 27 of the United Nations’ Declaration of Human Rights [1], “Everyone hasthe right to freely participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to sharein scientific advancements and its benefits”. Furthermore, Article 19 of this document states that“Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression (.. . )”. An increase in globalawareness of diversity inclusion has led the United Nations among other leadinghumanity-driven organizations to emphasize a need for unrestricted
trajectories through a learning outcomes enhancement cycleIntroductionThe way quality is defined in higher education (HE) depends on whether the object ofassessment is outcomes or processes. For Harvey & Green [1], the notion of quality can beunderstood as exceptional (special, very high standard), as perfection (no-defects), as fitnessfor purpose (meets requirements, fulfills objectives), as value for money (efficiency), and astransformative (qualitative change). Furthermore, quality in HE is linked to regulatoryframeworks and monitoring processes [2]. In the last few decades, quality assurance in highereducation, particularly in engineering education, has gradually shifted its focus towardexternal accountability [3]. In the
exposure to entrepreneurship practices [1]. While traditional entrepreneurshipeducation has focused on self-employment and venture creation, recent advancements haveshifted the emphasis toward developing entrepreneurially-minded graduates. In particular, EEPsin engineering have evolved to focus on cultivating entrepreneurial skills and mindsets,expanding beyond sole enterprise formation [2]. These EEPs are posited as a means to fosterinnovativeness in students' chosen fields of employment upon graduation [3]. Moreover,engineering EEPs have advanced from business-oriented programs to more immersive, real-world-oriented approaches that aim to help students acquire entrepreneurship-related traits,skills, and mindsets [2]. Alongside existing EEPs
(DAQ) device that uses NI LabVIEW based software instruments, allowing students to measure and analyze real-world signals [1]. A DC motor control system can support many experiments, and therefore is explored and used in this experiment setup [4]. The complete experimental hardware setup is shown in Figure 1. The NI myDAQ connects to the PC equipped with LabVIEW software via a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable and to the myDevBoard prototype board via the 20-position screw terminal connector [1]. The designated analog and/or digital physical channels of the myDAQ are wired to the motor interface and driver circuit which is hand-wired on the myDevBoard prototype board. The main components of this
educationalenvironments, particularly at Primarily White Institutions (PWI), are often seen as a White space as definedby Anderson, in which people of color are “typically absent, not expected, or marginalized when present”[1]. Individuals in the majority (white staff, faculty, and students) often view these spaces as well integratedor neutral, yet REM people (faculty and students of color) and women approach these spaces with cautionas they often experience discrimination or isolation. Makerspaces are an area within the engineeringeducational environment that are approached with caution amongst REM people (faculty and students ofcolor) and women students.Makerspaces provide students with rich out-of-classroom experiences that deepen technical knowledge[2]and
study whichhypothesizes that women and URM students who persist in engineering programs are morelikely to 1) enter with and acquire/develop various forms/levels of the social capital and 2)resolve conflicts between their CMES and the culture espoused by the program. The researchquestion we address in this paper is: Why do women and URM students switch from engineeringundergraduate majors to non-engineering majors?Theoretical FrameworksWe are guided by social capital and cultural model frameworks to gain an understanding of thesocial, cultural, and cognitive factors that impact the retention and degree attainment of womenand minorities in engineering. Supported by the highly disproportionate graduation rates of URMundergraduate and doctoral
STEMdisciplines. With less than 30% of STEM PhD’s entering the professoriate, we are intentionallyassuring that BD Scholars are also aware of the breath of opportunities that are available beyondthe professoriate.The goal of this preparing future minority Ph.D. researchers (PFMPR) BD Program is to preparea cohort of 12 LSAMP BD Fellows to persist in STEM Ph.D. programs at N. C. A&T. Threecore objectives include: (1) Enroll a cohort of 12 verified LSAMP scholars into STEM graduatedegree programs at N.C. A&T; (2) Implement a comprehensive program that prepares, retains,and enables BD Fellows to successfully undertake STEM doctoral programs; and (3) Providesupport to BD Fellows beyond BD funding in preparation for graduation and career. Thisprogram
andTolerancing (GD&T) in design and manufacturing helps to minimize the above issues byimproving manufacturing output, productivity, cross-departmental communication, partassembly, part interchangeability while reducing cost and shortening schedule time [1],[2].Although industry have been implementing GD&T for decades, lack of comprehensiveeducations in undergraduate engineering/technology curricula make the transition of graduatedengineers to industry a difficult period. It was suggested that GD&T should be taught for 60hours during two quarters or during one whole semester [3]. Literature survey indicates only fewinstitutions in the USA have engaged students with GD&T activities in undergraduate programswhile some programs even
universities and organizations and was developed with funding from the NationalScience Foundation.1 Raison d’ˆetreThe construction of machines and robots involves the utilization of one or more mechanisms totransmit or convert motions between interlinked parts. It is widely accepted that an inadequate se-lection and design of mechanisms in robots cannot be rectified by advanced electronics or computerprogramming. During his keynote address at the International Foundation of Robotics Research(IFRR) Colloquia in 2020, Prof. Shigeo Hiroshe spoke about the significance of mechanism de-sign in robotics and emphasized that it is the foundation of a robot. He further mentioned that evenif considerable efforts are devoted to other aspects, such as
Examining the impact of early cybersecurity education in the selection of cybersecurity as a career among high school senior and university freshmen students Sai Sushmitha Sudha , Sai Suma Sudha1, Ahmad Y Javaid1, Quamar Niyaz2, 1 and Xiaoli Yang3 1 The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43607, USA {saisushmitha.sudha, saisuma.sudha, ahmad.javaid}@utoledo.edu 2 Purdue University Northwest, Hammond IN 46323, USA qniyaz@pnw.edu 3 CS Department, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT, United States
Harvard University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Making a Case for HyFlex Learning in Design Engineering Classes Sourojit Ghosh and Sarah Coppola, University of Washington, SeattleIntroduction The onset of the still-ongoing Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a rapid switch to remotelearning, with passing months seeing the rise in popularity of HyFlex learning, a learning modelwhich supports synchronous in-person and remote class attendance [1], thus accommodatingstudents who want to attend class in-person while also providing attendance options for thosestudents who might otherwise miss class for health or personal reasons. However, over the pastyear or so, public perception of
presented to show that engineering students can develop practical ML skills for engineeringapplications.KeywordsMachine Learning, Education, Predictive Maintenance.IntroductionThe past decade has seen the introduction of the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by anexplosive connection of devices, information, and automated processes [1]. Machine learning(ML) stands at the forefront of Industry 4.0, thanks in part to advances in processing and datatransfer/storage speeds [2]. Huyen [3] summarized the growth of ML tools, showing anexponential increase from 2012 onwards (Figure 1). As end-user tools continue to lower thetechnical barrier for entry, more and more fields will find use in ML [2], [4]–[6]. Software suchas Edge Impulse equips its
aspirations and goals. Furthermore, the theory recognizes that social andenvironmental factors, such as family and cultural values, role models, and opportunities, impactcareer choices. The social cognitive career theory has broad implications for career counselingand development interventions. It highlights the importance of promoting self-efficacy beliefsand creating supportive environments for career exploration and decision-making.2.6 Time[1] investigated the factors that influence the development of students' calculus skills in CalculusI courses using a qualitative case study approach. They found that various factors affect thedevelopment of calculus skills, including instructor pedagogy, course structure, studentmotivation, and study habits
life contexts.This educational model arises as a response to the great challenges that the labor sector demandsof new professionals, where it is expected for graduates to demonstrate work competences: aconstruct that considers knowledge, skills, and attitude [1]. Within the educational model, twokinds of competences are defined: Disciplinary and Transversal. Disciplinary competences referto the specific skills, knowledge and abilities in a particular field of study; while transversalcompetences are skills and knowledge that apply to multiple contents, that is, they are not linkedto a particular field of study, which allow, in general, a personal and professional development ofstudents. In order to develop competences, the model encourages
Programs Officer at the National Society of Black Engineers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Examining the impact of a summer engineering program on academic self- efficacyIntroductionThe economic future of the U.S. will depend on engineers, as they are critical in providingsolutions to the world’s environmental, medical, and technological challenges. However,fulfilling these roles will be challenging due to the lack of early access, STEM inspired educationfor underrepresented students, and the growing lack of interest in STEM careers [1], [2]. Thus, itbecomes immensely important to introduce students to these fields during their elementary andsecondary education, to
people learn and apply design thinking and making processes to their work. He is interested in the in- tersection of designerly epistemic identities and vocational pathways. Dr. Lande received his B.S. in Engineering (Product Design), M.A. in Education (Learning, Design and Technology) and Ph.D. in Me- chanical Engineering (Design Education) from Stanford University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Making Spaces to Supporting Formal, Informal, and Nonformal Learning Spanning a University's Makerspace Learning EcologyIntroductionThis cross-case case study [1] project aims to ascribe characteristics of differently orientedmakerspaces across the learning ecology [2] at a
teams,undergraduate research, and service-learning organizations. The first phase of this study,reported in this paper, involves the implementation of an electronic survey to measure the impactof engineering-focused extra-/co-curricular activities on students’ academic achievement andself-efficacy. Academic achievement is measured using questions from the Statics ConceptInventory [1], and self-efficacy is measured using a series of questions from self-efficacy surveyitems [2] that ask students to rate on a six-point Likert scale their capability in (a) specificengineering skills such as working with machine and engineering design, and (b) generalengineering coursework. Based on the results from the survey administered to junior and
EducationIntroductionTraditionally, Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) have welcomed a homogenous body ofstudents with similar socio-economic, academic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds. Institutionalpolicies have prevented access and full participation of minoritized students leading to lowerretention and graduation. This has spillover effects into the workforce where there is animbalance in the representation of minority groups. As shown in a recent report from the PewResearch Center, Blacks and Hispanics make 27% of all employees but only 17% of the STEMworkforce [1].Despite this history, for the past few decades universities and colleges have seen an increase instudents coming from historically marginalized communities including Black students [2], [3], [4]. This new
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Mechanics in Rome: First Time for a New Study Abroad ProgramStudy abroad experiences have been shown to increase cross-cultural sensitivity, improveproblem-solving and communication skills, and student’s ability to work in diverse teams [1]-[4].At Cal Poly, we had our inaugural Mechanics in Rome program in Fall 2022. Twenty studentsfrom a variety of engineering majors took statics, dynamics, and strength of materials (all three-unit courses) while living together in the Trastevere region of Rome. In this Work-in-Progresspaper, I seek to describe our quarter abroad, provide tips on how others could establish a similarprogram, and also hope to get recommendations from others on how to improve
were designed to permit flexibility of equipment access.Incorporating such laboratories in engineering education, however, also allows inclusivity,democratization, and participation [1, 2]. Information technology's affordance and fairnessbecome crucial when accessing laboratory equipment. While there is much research on howremote labs contribute to the overall learning experience, there is little or no investigation intowhether and how remote labs promote inclusion and equity in conjunction with instructionallaboratory experiences. In addition to that, ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology) proposed modifications to the general criteria for accrediting engineeringprograms, which states that the curriculum should also include
characteristic of integrating theory and practice,therefore, interdisciplinarity, research, and extension are fundamental steps for an integralformation of the engineer [1]. A. Ribas Neto, M. Fiorin and T. Dequigiovani [2] comment onthe importance of applying projects in building students' knowledge of the technologydegrees. When searching for these courses, it is possible to find a large list of courses thatcontain integrative projects in their curriculum so that students develop knowledge in anintegrated way and help in understanding what each course proposes to offer. C. CechellaPhilippi [3], defines an integrative project as an inter and multidisciplinary pedagogicalpractice that relates the topics and contents taught in the classroom
project-based learning.Additionally, survey results demonstrated that first-generation students may have additionalobstacles to their learning outside the classroom including family and work responsibilities.Finally, the survey results indicated that including a project focused on engineering researchincreased students’ knowledge of and interest in the research enterprise of the university.IntroductionPrior to the pandemic, the Mechanical Engineering department had begun a careful examinationof the retention of first and second year students and, in particular, underrepresented anddisadvantaged groups including women, underrepresented minorities, and first generationstudents [1]. In this work, it was found that retention of women to graduation
additional campuses:Villanova University, Drexel University, and Gallaudet University. While all of these sites areprivate universities, they each offer distinct contexts and circumstances.The LTM Project builds on two past NSF ADVANCE funded efforts at RIT going back fifteenyears. In 2008, RIT received an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Catalyst award,Establishing the Foundation for Future Organizational Reform at RIT (#0811076), orEFFORT@RIT which identified career advancement barriers for RIT women faculty andestablished how well the university addressed issues in the recruitment, retention, andadvancement of women faculty. Results of a faculty climate survey [1] conducted as part of theproject, in conjunction with objective data review
acrossindividual faculty based on the type of assessment practices they choose to adopt in their courses.In addition to traditional formative and summative assessments, prior literature has identifiedother forms of assessment including standards-based, competency-based, mastery-based, andadaptive [1]. More recently, the practice of ungrading has become more prominent in thehumanities and social sciences and is slowly being adopted by engineering education. In coursesthat utilize ungrading, students are required to develop a portfolio of writing intensive or othertypes of projects in lieu of traditional assignments [2]. Students are expected to submit their workfor review, obtain feedback from the instructor, and implement that feedback over the course
Paper ID #38325Exploring how Students Grapple with Agency in Open-Ended EngineeringProblemsDr. Corey T. Schimpf, University at Buffalo, SUNY Corey Schimpf is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo, SUNY. His lab focuses on engineering design, advancing research methods, and technology innovations to support learning in complex domains. Major research strands include: (1) analyzing how expertise develops in engineering design across the continuum from novice pre-college students to prac- ticing engineers, (2) advancing engineering design research by integrating new
Design (2007) from Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA. More information is available at: http://mason.gmu.edu/˜johriProf. Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Brent K. Jesiek is Professor in the Schools of Engineering Education and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Mediation and Maintenance in Engineering Professional Work PracticesThere has been an ongoing call for engineering education to contribute more directly to thedevelopment of a strong STEM workforce. This assumes that a strong STEM workforce isessential to meet the future challenges of our societal, national, and global economies [1
require anappropriate level of personal disclosure to develop trust [1]. Many students often discuss theirfamilies and romantic interests with their peers, similar how to many of us might shareinformation about our spouses and children with our colleagues. These pieces of informationestablish points of commonality and difference that help us relate to each other, which facilitatesour ability to work together toward some common goal.For heterosexual, cisgender students in STEM, the routine disclosure of information that revealstheir gender identity or sexual orientation, like information about potential romantic interests, isquite benign [2]. However, LGBTQ students typically face pressures in STEM contexts to hidetheir sexual and gender