and her research explores the ways that students and practitioners seek to achieve equity in their design practices and outcomes. Through her research, she aims to develop tools and pedagogy to support design students, educators, and practitioners in conceptualizing and addressing equity.Robert P. Loweth Robert P. Loweth is an (incoming) Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research explores how engineering students and practitioners engage stakeholders in their engineering projects, reflect on their social identities, and consider the broader societal contexts of their engineering work. The goals of his research are 1) to develop tools and pedagogies that
., sampling and non-sampling errors), how bias can be amplifiedthrough algorithms (e.g., through feedback loops), and some approaches to tackle bias (Feng &Wu, 2019). They learn about the role of third-party algorithmic audits (Buolamwini & Raji,2019), de-centering the creators as best situated to tackle their own code. We also want studentsto recognize that the solutions to these problems are not solely technical. They need to grapplewith the notion that “removing bias…though it may generate less ethically troubling results, willnot fix the underlying social injustices” (Feng & Wu, 2019, Conclusion section, para. 1).Differential impactsThe differential impact dimension includes noticing that different groups of people (and possiblymore
infrastructure instability. Studentsfrom marginalized communities carry social, navigational, technical, linguistic, and culturalcapacities that enrich HE learning environments for students of all backgrounds, and theirminimal presence has been identified as a learning disadvantage by past HE cohorts [1]. Further,HE activists and stakeholders are demanding the humanitarian field decolonize and implementanti-racist structures [2]. A key part of this movement is having members from marginalizedcommunities lead these global reform efforts and organize for social change. To understandenabling conditions for this leadership, this research sought to uncover the support systems,childhood experiences, and points of inspiration that aid marginalized students in
, we hope that our research findings help individuals serving university students at anylevel in any discipline ask what opportunities they have to create a more inclusive andwelcoming environment through the tenants of UDL1.IntroductionIndividuals with dis/abilities represent a significant portion of the population yet they areoverlooked as key contributors to Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)industry and academia [1]. While we know that graduate STEM education is difficult to accessfor many prospective and current students, there is a paucity of research aiming to change this.There is also a dearth of research engaged in learning about dis/abled student experiences and thebarriers that limit access to graduate education
% from other Africancountries. This university is well-endowed in infrastructure, relative to its local counterparts. Thecampus environment is pristinely clean and is designed with beautiful architecture that visitorsregularly commend. It includes a workshop with standard machine shop tools, such as CNCmills, lathes, and drill presses, which is atypical for students in local counterpart universities tohave regular access to. Ashesi University is on a beautiful campus that inspires a sense of hope,the African architecture conjuring a pride in local heritage. Might this environment itself booststudents’ self-efficacy? FIGURE 1. Images of the Ashesi University campus and workshop (Credit: Ashesi University)With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in
andeducation are designed for non-disabled and neurotypical people rather than with accessibilityfor all despite legal efforts to improve access to education. We also provide two narratives fromthe authors that describe their experiences with having a disability and being neurodivergent inengineering education. Finally, we suggest other paradigms and methodologies engineeringeducation researchers can utilize when conducting research on disability and neurodivergence inengineering. A person is disabled not by their impairments, but by the failure of their environment to accommodate their needs. - [1, p. 271]1. IntroductionAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention
of pumped pipeline systemsfor a hypothetical plant. In the second project, engineering students partnered with pre-serviceteachers to design and teach an elementary school lesson on fluid mechanics concepts. With thePBL implementations, it is expected that students: 1) engage in a deeper learning process whereconcepts can be reemphasized, and students can realize applicability; 2) develop and practiceteamwork skills; 3) learn and practice how to communicate effectively to peers and to those fromother fields; and 4) increase their confidence working on open-ended situations and problems.The goal of this paper is to present the experiences of the authors with both PBLimplementations and their impact on student learning and satisfaction
environmentsfrom purely working solely within one discipline or integration of multiple disciplinaryperspectives (intradisciplinary, multidisciplinary), to the integration of knowledge, methods,approaches, and intellectual frameworks that transcend disciplinary boundaries (interdisciplinary,transdisciplinary).[1] This minor program mirrors this shift in student perceptions from a purelytechnical, intradisciplinary lens toward the transdisciplinary mindset needed for emergingengineers and computer scientists. EPIC seeks to recruit, retain, edify, and support a diverse groupof innovative and ethical leaders, prepared to tackle complex societal issues and advocate forpositive and intentional change at the intersections of engineering and social justice
, the effect of diverse voices in the creation process, and the role of play, as well as relevanttrade-offs in each of these themes.Keywords: persona, journey map, empathy, course design, design thinkingIntroductionPersonas and journey maps are ubiquitous in many design disciplines. These syntheses of usersand visualizations of a user’s experience over time help designers better understand users,highlight important pain points to address, communicate as a design team, and make critical designdecisions [1–4]. While personas and journey maps are widely used in design disciplines, littlescholarship exists on how they might be successfully adapted to different contexts, e.g.,engineering instruction and course development. Personas have the
faculty withinthe field of science and engineering. In this work-in-progress paper we report on a mixed-methods systematic review of literature conducted to explore the retention of women in theengineering professoriate.Keywords: faculty, women in STEM, professoriate, mixed methods systematic reviewBackground'The National Analysis of Diversity in Science and Engineering Faculties at ResearchUniversities' has shown that there is a significant underrepresentation of women faculty withinthe field of science and engineering [1]. Although the number of women earning PhDs in scienceand engineering has increased, the number of faculty members has not increased as much. Thisimpacts the number of faculty members who can serve as role models and mentors
about AMDS principles, learners will complete a module onfixed/growth mindset, which describes what mindset is and asks the learners to reflect on theirexperiences and when they may have felt they had a growth or a fixed mindset.Beyond the goals of module development around AMDS, this grant also includes an engineeringeducation research component. Specifically, the engineering education research project aims to 2look at the relationship between different demographic and psychological characteristics of thelearner and how these are impacted by the educational context. Figure 1 displays the relationshipsthat are of interest to the overarching study. In addition, the five research questions being
- a set of course design guidelinesrooted in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and the strengths-based approach.Instructors tailor design elements to the course to meet each I-standard and undergo a peerreview process. Under the ‘implementation’ section, the paper outlines the changes that weremade to implement a strengths-based approach to neurodiversity within the course context andincrease the accessibility of the course content for a wide range of learners. The ‘findings’section discusses the effectiveness of the redesigned course based on the student feedback on themid-semester survey and the annual Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) survey as well as thelessons learned along the way.1. Introduction and backgroundThe
jumpstart the development. We reflect on these experiences by providing amap of curricular resources to cross-cutting software engineering lifecycle phases, examiningpopular open (and usually federally funded) courseware repositories including the SEED projectfrom Syracuse University and the Cybersecurity Labs and Resource Knowledge-base (CLARK)initiative, as well as ad hoc resources.IntroductionSecurity is one of the fastest rising concerns in today’s technology-driven society, with thegeneral public increasingly aware and concerned about cyberattacks and cyberthreats [1]. Thesharp increase in cyber incidents and the public sector response has created pressures to build asecurity-educated workforce, pushing that need to institutions of higher
with the aim of achieving effective decision making, which forms a greatsource of motivation for this research. Having an electronic school management system helps in the management of the university in terms of admissions, registrations, grading, and effective record management; however, without enrollment planning and student projection, there would be unavoidable problems of student complaints about course unavailability, merged courses, or dissolved sections [1]. Statistical modeling techniques used included Simple Moving Average (SMA), Simple Exponential Smoothing (SES) and Double Exponential Smoothing (DES). Using Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE), results showed that the DES was the best among the models in projecting the
(Treem, 2012), and develop a sense ofsecurity and confidence that later distinguishes them as experts. This study investigates experts-in-the-making in a scientific research lab with a specific focus on their communicative practicesthat yield to successful collaboration in diversified scientific work, and focuses on a singleresearch question:RQ 1: How do individuals in knowledge-intensive, interdisciplinary, and project-baseduniversity STEM labs communicatively negotiate the distribution of scientific work in ways thatbenefit personal and group goals? Methods Graduate and undergraduate students, professional engineers, and scientists employed bytwo interdisciplinary science laboratories in the
opportunity to gain this expertise while solving a real-world mission requirement inarctic research, public service missions, or supporting critical infrastructure. The course provides students withthe knowledge and tools needed to serve in the role of Mission Director for UAS flight operations for remotesensing missions, and to successfully compete for technical grants involving UAS operations. [1] [2]In the inaugural offering of AERO 658 during the spring of 2021, students tackled several real-world missionsets, including watershed drainage, support for mining exploration, and the environmental and safety impactsof glacial melt in nearby Juneau and Valdez glaciers. Students came away from the course with a groundedunderstanding of the capabilities
.• 2014)• Heinricher, A. C., & Quinn, P., & Vaz, R. F., & Rissmiller, K. J. (2013, June), Long-term Impacts of Project-Based Learning in Science and Engineering Paper presented in 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia. 10.18260/1-2--19888Attachment- Project Definition: Developing a town near a sea and a forestThat is not an actual project, but it is defined for getting a sense of similar projects. It is assumedto be in Florida, as shown in figure 1.Figure 1. The assumed area of this project (a) the location of the project in the Florida State, (b)the project location on google map, and (c) the project location in google satellite map viewA town is proposed to be developed. The town is close to a forest
students to engage with just a tiny portion of it, the availablescope can be overwhelming and leave them unsure of what to do. The more advanced andinteresting use of these tools require some understanding of the various low-level tasks and howto usefully combine them, necessitating some menial and tedious study of low-level commandsto gain some mastery of the tool [1]. Many approaches try to alleviate the tedium and immensityby utilizing simple games as the context for developing and implementing algorithms whiletrying to include an entertaining and relatable aspect. These show significant success, but thereare also pitfalls. Not everybody likes games or is familiar with the games implemented. The useof games in an engineering context is also not
engineering and regenerative medicine. Specifically, the work of her research group focuses on three general areas: (1) design and evaluation of biomaterials for therapeutic purposes; (2) application of materials for engineering tissue systems; and (3) advanced engineering strategies for developing in vitro models and culture systems. Dr. Gomillion is committed to the integration of her biomedical interests with education research endeavors, with a specific focus on evaluating classroom innovations for improving biomedical engineering student learning and exploring factors that facilitate success for diverse undergraduate and graduate students.Chartrisa Lashan Simpson (Associate Professor
desired mentorship programoutcomes. This mapping process is demonstrated with two case studies: one a mentoringprogram for incoming first-year students and a second for faculty at career transitions.1 IntroductionMentorship is grounded in the connection and relationship between individuals. Mentorship canprovide an individual with the basic understanding and learning outside of their own perspective.Through mentoring, individuals working with others may be able to increase their success andsatisfaction in themselves, their work, and their career. Beyond themselves, an individual mayalso develop an understanding of others by gaining insight into other’s different perspectives.Through the growth potential in mentoring, an individual may identify
education and workspaces, we are constantly wondering where the safespaces for Black girls and women in engineering and computing are. Influenced by those whohave developed pro-Black women epistemologies, our hope is to add Black feministepistemology to how engineering is taught, learned, and practiced fostering pleasurableexperiences for Black girls and women in this field.6) References[1] C. Clarke, “Are Black Women Engineers on the Brink of Extinction? - All Together,” SWE,Apr. 18, 2018. https://alltogether.swe.org/2018/04/are-black-women-engineers-on-the-brink-of-extinction/ (accessed Jan. 24, 2022).[2] C. Webster, “The History of Black Girls and the Field of Black Girlhood Studies: At theForefront of Academic Scholarship | The American
,particularly by using pedagogical bridges and partnerships.IntroductionAlthough there have been years worth of “diversity efforts,” the field of computing stillstruggles.Lack of diversity in computing is documented, according to the US Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission African-Americans make up 7.4% of the high-tech industry [1, 2]. Thecomputing workforce is reflective of the computing in higher education stats. According to the2018 Taulbee Survey, only 5.4% of students enrolled in the responding Computer Science,Computer Engineering, or Information programs identified as Black/African-Americans [3].Although the statistics look bleak, efforts to change these statistics exist and continue to gaintraction. Often called Broadening Participation in
members.Resources about accessible and inclusive education practices related to the disabilitycommunity are limited, and educators identified this limitation as a barrier to the supportprocess. There is a clear and present need to ensure that support is implemented in ourclassrooms and that faculty have the resources to adapt their courses to an accessible format.The goal of this paper is to provide a guide to professors and students on accessible education.This guide will summarize resources and findings from both disability and education researchinto one cohesive space. I will discuss 10 guidelines, as follows: 1) Provide instructor- andcourse-specific accessibility and accommodations statements, 2) Meet with students privatelyabout their accommodations
two assets of a Native Hawaiian students intersectional identity that can help thesestudents to rediscover their meaning and engineering prowess. As more specific epistemologiesor marginalized groups such as the Native Hawaiians are brought into the engineering space, thestructures in place that inhibit diversity and inclusion can be converted to create a place of sharedknowledge and acceptance.Keywords: Underrepresentation, student experience, race/ethnicity, critical theoryIntroductionNative Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) have a rich history of engineering. For example,the hydraulic engineering prowess of the ahupuaʻa (land division) system in prehistoric Hawaiʻibalances irrigation and conservation to ensure watershed well-being [1
modify themost widely used CS curriculum in the world (Code.org). The SUCCESS RPP also creates a CS coursesequence that satisfies a state middle school career exploration requirement and supports districts inimplementing CS education in their schools, thereby expanding CS opportunities for rural students.The problems of practice to be addressed by the SUCCESS RPP are important nationally: In 2008, theNational Science Foundation proposed the CS10K Project, an effort to place CS curricula in 10,000 schoolsby 10,000 well-qualified teachers by 2017, [1] highlighting the need to prepare students for a world heavilyinfluenced by computing [2] and move them from being technology consumers to producers. [3] But by 2020,only 19 states had policies giving
faceexacerbated challenges when pursuing undergraduate research with STEM faculty.We investigate different mentoring strategies that support neurodivergent STEM undergraduateresearchers to thrive. First, we created a survey (see Appendix A) for the undergraduate researchcommunity, and we will recruit local participants to understand our research questions. The goalof the survey is to provide a first look at (1) what mentoring processes/approaches promotethriving for neurodivergent students? and (2) which strategies create a cohesive mentoringstrategy to promote thriving for the entire neurodiverse community? Next, we will use the surveyto identify interview candidates including professors, neurodivergent students, and neurotypicalstudents to explore and
not statistically significant, but do provide some initial insight into studentreactions to the material.In the survey we asked students to rank seven class topics from “most important” to“least important”, where 1 denotes most important and 7 denotes least important. Wealso asked students to rank the same 7 topics from “most useful to you” to “least usefulto you”. In the following table we show the mean scores and standard deviations. Ascan be seen the students found the general topics of racism and gender inequity to bemore important than our formal ethical model, a course dedicated to exploringtechnology demographic data, and an open-ended assignment/class to devise aclassroom assignment that infused DEI concepts into a technical class. We
[1]. This includes higher education makerspacenetworks like the Be a Maker (BeAM) Network at the University of North Carolina at ChapelHill, a liberal arts and R1 research institution that serves a diverse community of 18,000+undergraduate students from across disciplines. Integrating makerspaces into academic coursecurricula provides flexible and creative learning activities to instructors that want to addressmultidisciplinary learning outcomes [2]. Faculty at UNC-Chapel Hill have integratedmakerspace projects into more than 75 different courses across more than 30 academicdepartments [3]. These projects are creatively devised by faculty and makerspace staff,challenging students to analyze and apply course content throughout an iterative
becoming visible outside the entertainment industry as a resultof the dramatically reducing cost of hardware and relatively easy implementation of software.Thus, VR has made impressive inroads into the training domain. The affordances of VR thathave been successfully exploited in the training domain include spatial relationships of objects(size, location etc.) and procedural tasks. Training can therefore be imparted for tasks that inreal-life would be in hazardous conditions, or the training equipment may not be available due tovarious reasons such as cost etc. Xie Biao et al. [1] have provided a review of the use of VR inthe training domain. The relative effectiveness of VR-based training and non-VR traditionaltraining such as videos is still
developed to guidethe content, delivery and assessment of this DEIJ program. The objectives aim to convey analignment of DEIJ goals with high functioning engineering education, analysis, design, andpractice; as opposed to a set of social considerations overlapping with, yet separate from, coreengineering activities. Hence, the iterative developmental process of these objectives has beeninformed by engineering practitioners, DEIJ practitioners, pedagogy, interdisciplinary literature,and socially engaged approaches. The resulting learning objectives are organized into thefollowing three categories: 1) Individual Responsibilities (Looking Inward): Commit to a processof lifelong learning that will help you contribute uniquely and equitably to any