[2]. Individuals who had the greatest self-efficacy changedtheir environments, such as seeking like-minded individuals for support (i.e., affinitygroups) and improving the discipline for others [2]. However, previous research featuredindividuals who experienced HC and responded to it. This current research thread isfocused on individuals who are resistant to self-/advocacy around engineering HC.MethodsData collection The research team utilized responses to the UPHEME (Uncovering PreviouslyHidden Messages in Engineering) survey, a mixed-methods survey that has beenpreviously validated [12]. The survey contains a video vignette that provides an exampleof what HC looks like in engineering contexts. The video vignette features actors
have interactiveopportunities for students to advise the show’s protagonists on buying a house to be flipped;analyzing the foundation problems; and proposing an engineering solution. 4 a b c dFigure 1 PowerPoint slides showing Voldemort’s appearances to direct students’attention to key points presented in lecture, including: (a) Voldemort is amazed that thederived stress equations can be plotted as a circle; (b) Voldemort asks an importantquestion that should be on learners’ minds; (c) Voldemort brings attention to the mysteryof why a
selfand his definition of an engineer as someone who solves problems to how he will view himselfin the future. He said he sees himself "as kind of an engineer in training...I feel like I definitelyhave what it takes within me to become a true problem-solver...but I just need more tools andresources to expand that (Semester 2).”This relatively short-lived theme predominantly describes participants in the first or secondsemester of their engineering program. This participant expressed need was met as studentsgained general engineering skills such as critical thinking, and the engineering design processand felt that their "mind has evolved in solving things (Michael, Semester 2).” For manyparticipants, this need was met through their introductory
, minoritizedgroups have been ostracized and unwelcomed. Engineering as a major was not created withCommunities of Color in mind. In studies dating back to the late 1900s, the journeys of Blackstudents have been scattered with negative interactions and traumatizing experiences at PWIs[1]. These experiences are often filled with, but are not limited to, the presence of racism,microaggressions, and stereotype threat [1], [2]. In 1965, the Higher Education Act, as amended,defined a historically Black college or university (HBCU) as any institution that was establishedand accredited, or making progress toward accreditation, prior to 1964, and whose principalmission was, and is, the education of Black Americans [3]. HBCUs have long struggled withreceiving
Paper ID #37585Developing Collaborative Online International Learning(COIL) projects in Engineering EducationMeredith Blumthal Meredith Blumthal became the Director of International Programs in the Grainger College of Engineering in 2017, and has 15 years of experience in international education. She collaborates with faculty members across the college to create international education opportunities for engineering students, including semester, short-term faculty-led and summer research experiences. Meredith has doubled faculty led programs since her start, and was instrumental starting COIL courses in
applicability of Tuckman’s model in student engineering multiculturalteams, several lessons are valuable for instructors to consider. Firstly, it is significant to providea welcoming and supportive learning space to allow student to learn in and with teams.Secondly, instructors could cultivate a positive environment, and growth-oriented and equity-minded protocols to acknowledge the possibility of team conflicts and prepare to suggest conflictresolution strategies. Similarly, instructors also want to encourage students to trust theirteammates and allow them to improve. Lastly, instructors could guide students to reflect on theirteamwork experiences to identify the areas to enhance and work on them. References
Paper ID #38125Supporting Engineering Students’ Incorporation of ”Context” into GlobalHealth Design ProcessesGrace Burleson, University of Michigan Grace Burleson is a PhD Candidate in Design Science at the University of Michigan. She earned a dual MS in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Anthropology and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University in 2018 and 2016, respectively. She was an ASME Engineering for Change Fellow from 2017-2021.Dr. Kathleen H. Sienko, University of Michigan Kathleen H. Sienko is an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan (UM). She
Session F2A2 First-Year Engineering with an Interdisciplinary Approach to Curricula Jo Howze, Jeffrey Froyd, Kristi J. Shryock, Arun R. Srinivasa, Rita Caso Texas A&M University, College Station, TX AbstractWith support from the STEM Talent Expansion Program (STEP) of the National ScienceFoundation, the Texas A&M University Engineering Program (TAMU) is drawing upon existingresults to construct an improved learning experience for all engineering majors. Drawing fromintegrated curricula/learning community initiatives, physics, engineering, and mathematicsfaculty members
highlighting the voices and experiences of those at the intersection ofmultiple marginalized identities and were mindful of the authors we were featuring. We includedreadings from authors with different gender, racial, and queer identities, as well as articles studyingthese intersections to provide a cohesive picture of STEM. We discussed the literature bias towardscisgender gay white men, particularly in the foundational works of the field (e.g., Rhoads, 1994).A full list of topics and readings can be found in Appendix I.To gauge student interest, we sent out a survey to undergraduate and graduate students in theCollege of Natural Sciences and the School of Engineering via the department academiccoordinators. We also advertised through students
empathy as a skill in engineering. Hence the model has variousattributes of empathy that can be developed as a skillset. While it was not created with teacherempathy specifically in mind, it appears to be a framework that is flexible and adaptable enoughto apply to others including, for example, engineering faculty [1]. The model (Figure 1) iscreated with three dynamic and interdependent layers of empathy: the skills dimension, theorientation dimension, and the being dimension. The following sections elaborate on these threedimensions. Figure 1: Model of Empathy Framework [1]Skills Dimension: The innermost layer is the skills dimension, which provides attributes thatform the base for “empathic communication, relationship
Dakota StateUniversity [26] where a network of trained men faculty work with other men faculty to promotegender equity on campus.Inclusive Leadership Cohort Structure (Autumn 2019)Based on the success of the Inclusive Leadership Course, it was decided to offer the course tofirst-year engineering students within the framework of an Inclusive Leadership Cohort. The aimof developing this cohort was to make students aware of concepts such as implicit bias, privilege,positionality, and inclusive minded thinking in their first year as college students so as tomaximize the impact of the course on their experience and on the climate in the COE. The firstInclusive Leadership Cohort (Autumn 2019) consisted of 72 students taking the requiredintroductory
world to make new things.”Methods Focus Group Protocol. We developed a semi-structured focus group protocol to gain insightsinto the content, character, and complications associated with efforts to develop Research EngineerIdentity (REI) among graduate students in general and students from underrepresented groups inparticular. Before the focus groups began, we facilitated a “twenty statements test” to elicit the salience ofself-meanings associated with being a research engineer. Participants were asked to write down the firsttwenty things that came to mind in response to the following question: “As an engineer that conductsresearch, I am someone who…”. Next, we briefly informed participants about the overall goal of the study
mind a potentialexplanation. If women did feel threatened by stereotypes of women being less capable, theymight also avoid confirming the stereotype by avoiding saying no to tasks. Stereotype threat as aframe for these time-management challenges is also supported by its paradoxical nature: womenface more time management challenges perhaps because they try to avoid the stereotype of beingless competent.These scenarios also bring to mind these questions: How valued is the engineering woman’stime? How hard do these women have to work to prove their value? The previous research intothe engineering workplace would suggest that women must work harder to prove the value oftheir work if engineering is seen as “gender inauthentic.” Another way to frame
mindfulness, resilience, and grit. This coursework includes: ● A first-year STARS seminar facilitated by STARS advising staff, which offers a space for students to reflect on their learning and educational experiences; brainstorm strategies for self-improvement; and develop “master schedules” to improve students’ time management and study skills. The seminar also provides an overview of non-STARS university resources for students such as counseling services and writing and tutoring centers. Students participating in the seminar also receive professional development opportunities through collaboration with the College of Engineering community and career centers. Engineering faculty and professionals discuss the
Paper ID #226052018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29TechHive: Team-based, real-world engineering challenges for teensDr. Ardice Hartry, University of California, Berkeley Ardice Hartry is currently an Associate Director of the Lawrence Hall of Science at University of Cali- fornia, Berkeley. She has conducted research and evaluation of PK–16 educational and community-based programs for more than 15 years. At the Hall, she led a statewide study of the current condition of science education in California. In addition, she oversees research on
Paper ID #25613We are Thriving! Undergraduate Women in Engineering Student ProjectTeamsDr. Jia G. Liang, Kansas State University Jia Grace Liang is a faculty in the Department of Educational Leadership at Kansas State University (USA). Her research interests focus on school leadership, professional development and learning in STEM, equity for women and racial minorities, and leadership for community engagement. She holds a PhD from the University of Georgia in Educational Administration and Policy.Dr. Rick Evans, Cornell University Sociolinguist and Director of the Engineering Communications Program in the College of
Paper ID #12908Work-in-Progress: Conflict-Driven Cooperative Learning in Engineering CoursesDr. Neelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University Dr. Neelam Soundarajan is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at Ohio State University. His interests include software engineering as well as innovative approaches to engineering education.Mr. Swaroop Joshi, Ohio State University Swaroop is a Ph.D. student in Computer Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University. His interests include a range of problems in software engineering as well as the use of technology in the classroom.Dr. Rajiv
only enough materials for construction of the bridge, based on the Proceedings of the 2019 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright © 2019, American Society for Engineering Education Session ETD 455detailed bill of materials. This meant careful attention to the plans and careful execution of everytask was required. This was at the forefront of our minds when cutting any piece of wood,installing any screw, or drilling any piece of wood. If we were to make a mistake, it might haveadversely affected the desired appearance of the bridge, which was unacceptable. Additionally,working over a stream
AC 2008-796: CHINATOWN: INTEGRATING FILM, CULTURE, ANDENVIRONMENT IN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONArthur Sacks, Colorado School of Mines Page 13.292.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Chinatown: Integrating Film, Culture, and Environment in Engineering EducationIntroductionChinatown, a commercial film produced in 1974 by Robert Evans, directed by Roman Polanskiand based upon the academy award-winning film original screenplay by Robert Towne1, is aprime example of a film that may be studied and used in the liberal arts curriculum withinengineering education to convey the complexity of the human condition and the human contextof
of our co-op students use one of theComputer Aided Modeling and Simulation packages (such as ASPEN, PRO II, and HYSYS) Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington Copyright 2003, American Society for Engineering Educationduring the co-op time period. CAMS prepares them early enough that they are able to move intothe work situation quickly to solve practical problems in industry. Returning co-op students havea “problem based learning” pedagogical mind-set and more appreciation learning thefundamental principles in junior/senior engineering basic courses. This helps to pave-the-way forPBL pedagogy in the
AC 2008-2566: THE STRUCTURE OF HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC ANDPRE-ENGINEERING CURRICULA: MATHEMATICSMitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin - MadisonNatalie Tran, University of Wisconsin - MadisonAllen Phelps, University of Wisconsin - MadisonAmy Prevost, University of Wisconsin - Madison Page 13.1268.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The Structure of High School Academic and Pre-engineering Curricula: MathematicsAbstractOur curriculum content analysis examines how the pre-engineering curriculum Project Lead TheWay as compared to the academic curricula focus high school students’ understanding ofmathematics that would prepare them for
instructional modules for three bioprocess engineering courses (three modules per course). 2. Develop common themes to integrate subsets of these modules between two or more courses, while ensuring portability to other programs. 3. Assess the effectiveness of the instructional modules. 4. Disseminate the results so other programs can incorporate the modules into their curriculum.Project Background In 1999, the National Research Council published How People Learn: Mind, Brain,Experience, and School 2 as the summary of what we know from research about the first threewords of this title. This document proposed four “centerednesses” that, taken together, optimizelearning: knowledge-centeredness
personal influences can be varied, depending on the level ofinvolvement the educators have with their students.The question remains, how effective are each of these methods in inspiring our youth to theSTEM disciplines? A primary consideration involves looking at the cost of programs vs.efficacy? What is really inviting, informing, changing minds, and providing opportunities to ourprospective engineers?Population and LogisticsIn order to capture students’ perspectives on what they perceive as the strongest influences ontheir choice to begin in engineering, we surveyed our first-year engineering students atNortheastern University on the first day of class in the fall semester. These students come fromall majors, or more accurately, are undeclared
the experimental classrooms werepurposefully selected9. The data analysis process began by analyzing each individual case. Eachstudent’s DAET and interview transcripts were first reviewed. Open coding was done on thetranscripts to see what themes emerged from the data. Throughout this process, “like-minded”pieces were put together in “data clumps” and assigned a code, as suggested by Glesne11. Afterrefining and verifying these codes, final codes were obtained and analyzed for frequency andstrength of the statements. This strength testing led to the development of assertions.Each student’s pre and post interview and DAET were compared to see how the students’perceptions of engineering, the engineering design process, and the work of engineers
AC 2009-371: COGNITIVE-PROCESSES INSTRUCTION IN ANUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSE SEQUENCEEric Pappas, Dr. Eric Pappas is Associate Professor of Engineering at James Madison University. He developed, and was director of, the Advanced Engineering Writing and Communications Program in the College of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) from 1993-2003. Dr. Pappas was on the faculty of Virginia Tech from 1987-2003 and taught classes in technical writing, creative writing, American literature, interpersonal communications and public speaking, creative thinking, leadership, engineering design, management skills, gender issues, and
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developed as a technique to use with groups[15]. In practice, “brainstorming” refers to anymethod of idea generation where groups or individuals are instructed to generate as many differentideas as possible[21]. Engineering instructors, in many cases, encourage their students to generateideas using “brainstorming,” but may not provide students with specific instruction on how toexecute it (following Osborn). Instead, the term may be used to suggest a “natural” approach tothinking of ideas, pursuing whatever comes to mind in the moment. The expectation is often thatideas should arise without using any cognitive strategy, and without any instructions on how toideate successfully. This lack of instruction often prevents novice engineers from
there will few to no traditional face-to-face courses. They feel allcourses will contain some digital gathering and communication tools [3].With those questions in mind, the authors began to design and develop a fully online MaterialsScience course. The goal was to create a Design for Online (DFO) process that would bevaluable in distance and eventually on-ground courses throughout the college of engineering.II. BackgroundFor the past few years, the college of engineering has offered graduate online course sections asappendages to the face-to-face delivery of those courses. In-person lectures (75 minutes, twice aweek) have been recorded and housed in an online catalogue for remote students to access. Thisarea of the course shell in the LMS
that remainon the margins of society, and how this wealth of knowledge relates to engineering practices,habits of mind and dispositions [35]. 8 Laura did not have the resources to buy a new stove. Her family owned a restaurant in Mexico and they needed the stove as soon as possible. To solve this problem, Laura and her family designed a stove made out of inexpensive raw materials, including adobe, empty coffee and soup cans, barro (a mixture of clay materials), and a pipe. They also repurposed an antique washing machine, called chaca-chaca (as it is commonly known in Mexico for the sound it makes during the washing cycle), by disassembling it and using
Paper ID #25266Graduate Engineering Peer Review Groups: Developing Communicators andCommunityKelly J. Cunningham, University of Virginia Kelly Cunningham is the director of the Graduate Writing Lab in the School of Engineering and Ap- plied Science at the University of Virginia. She holds a PhD in applied linguistics & technology and human-computer interaction (co-majors) from Iowa State University of Science & Technology and an MA in intercultural studies/TESOL. She has worked with ESL students since 2007 and in graduate com- munication support since 2014. Her research draws from qualitative methods, appraisal