Systems and Industrial Engineering at Kennesaw State University. She received her Ph.D. in Operations Research from Columbia University and later worked at IBM research center in New York as well as Sabre Inc. in Dallas. HMaia A Keith, Kennesaw State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference The Role of Graduating Engineering Students’ Core Self- Evaluation in Job Search Maia Keith, Robert Keyser, Lin Li 1 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
engineering educationalprograms and foundations (e.g., VentureWell, The Lemelson Foundation, inter alia) to incorporateprinciples of sustainability into the design thinking process of engineering systems, products, andprocesses.1, 3, 4 This type of training intentionally integrates sustainability principles that focus onkey aspects of environmentally responsible models that efficiently address complex socialchallenges.4, 5 In this respect, sustainability efforts focus on maintaining the balance of a particularsystem, process, or function that does not negatively interrupt natural resources or processesinherent to the environment.1, 3, 5 Thus, current efforts within our department that are related tosustainability center on enhancing students
workused an asset-based case study approach with semi-structured interviews to explore existing,strongly positive mentorships between doctoral candidates in engineering disciplines who identifyas women and their most influential mentors. The goal of the work was to address two researchquestions: 1) What does effective, inclusive graduate mentorship look like for women doctoralcandidates in engineering, applying an intersectional lens? 2) How does this mentorship affect theway they navigated the dissertation process? Fourteen total participants were recruited for this study, representing a total of sevenmentoring pairs. Mentors were not limited by gender, and the study focused primarily on thementoring that took place during the mentee’s
varying levels of academic success across engineering disciplines.Answering these questions would provide insight into first-year engineering students’experiences and help guide future instruction within FYEPs.Literature ReviewTinto’s student model of departure [1] explores academic and social malintegration, as well asindividual behavior, to explain why students fail to persist in higher education. Tinto proposesthat grade performance and intellectual development form the basis of academic integration,which solidifies commitment to degree completion, while social integration is formed by peer-group interactions and faculty interactions, which strengthens institutional commitment.Students’ failure to succeed academically or integrate into their
boost their motivation and desire to achievetheir career goals. By doing that, we can provide students with a solid and rewarding foundationfor academic and personal success and increase retention rates.KeywordsCurriculum development, Undergraduate students, Mechanical Engineering, Senior exit surveyBackgroundThe primary goal of universities is to develop more professionals who are competent to servesociety with knowledge and skills in their fields. The design of what, when, and how to nurturethem is critical to the success of both students and the institutions [1], [2]. To achieve that goal,curricula were developed to keep the progress steady and continuous. In most institutions, thecurricula were well developed and passed down from decades
. This paper presents allthree exercises -- objectives, equipment required, procedures, sample data, and student feedback-- and suggests additional activities which can be developed to further enhance an undergraduatecourse in EMC.EM Compatibility Courses at Other InstitutionsThe history of education regarding electromagnetic compatibility can be traced back at least asfar as the 1970s when the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) beganregulating “unintentional radiators that use timing pulses at a rate in excess of 9000 pulses persecond and use digital techniques” [1]. In practical terms, this means that, for the last 50 years,the FCC has imposed legal limits on emissions, both conducted and radiated, from all deviceswhich
fields will increasingly merge in the 21st century and beyond, theincreasing need for interdisciplinary experience is now well understood. A 2020 review of thetopic by Van den Beemt et al [1] indicated that the central reported motivation behindinterdisciplinarity in engineering education is that engineers are not yet being trained well toaddress complex real-world problems. which require interactions across disciplinary boundaries.Roy and Roy [2] argued that the evolution of hybrid fields combining two or more existingfields, and the bolstering of existing fields with an infusion of technological knowledge will bethe future of engineering instructional pedagogy. Huutoniemmi et al [3] indicated that theworking definition that studies on
performance andmotivation in STEM courses can be impacted by their image of scientists, a related STEM field.They also showed how motivation and performance can be positively impacted by showing amore realistic view of the path to scientific discovery. Students who learned about the strugglesof famous scientists were more motivated and performed better in physics.Researchers have found several relevant categories of motivation. Some distinguish betweenintrinsic (or personal) and extrinsic (or situational) motivation [2, 5]. Further, some considerdifferent types of extrinsic goals. Lukes and McConnell [1] compared the performance ofstudents motivated by good grades (performance-based motivation) and those motivated bylearning (mastery-based motivation
join EVP, as there are diverse majors throughout, and students learnthrough hands-on experience and guidance from current members.IntroductionDuring the late 1990s to early 2000s institutions saw a significant decrease in the number ofundergraduate students majoring in the STEM fields that focus on Science, Technology,Engineering, and Math. Among those who started pursuing a STEM degree, less than halfreceived one [1]. Researchers have been looking at why this happens, focusing on both studenttraits and the college environment. Research suggests that to keep students interested in STEM,they need help in four areas: figuring out their career goals, setting realistic expectations,overcoming challenges, and building a support network [1]. The EVP
the students who choose to take these courses and their shared interests.Furthermore, connections are aimed to be established between the predominant personality traitsof students, such as introversion or extraversion, and the teaching methodologies that areutilized. The objective is to explore how certain modules within engineering courses can bedeveloped or revamped to more effectively engage students, taking into account their uniquepersonality characteristics. The utilization of professionally-oriented surveys is advocated as avaluable resource for comprehending students' traits, complementing the traditional sources likeadmissions offices and student service offices.Literature ReviewGodwin and Kirn [1] mentioned that one's motivational
accentuate this reality prior to each exam inthe class. Overall, the students have shown increased efficacy resulting in higher grades for thesecond and third exams due to the final project being introduced. It also is nice way to introducesomething that has similar complexity for regulating actual unit operations in industry.IntroductionControl SpaceThe vastness of control theory is summarized in Figure 1. Control is a subject taught to allengineers except for civil, and yet seems like an island of its own. The unique jargon taken frommechanical, electrical, etc. can be daunting to an undergraduate student. Coupled with the oftenoverreliance of dealing with linear systems in the Laplace Domain and control can come across asa very esoteric subject
as a deterrent. To enhance participation, efforts should be madeto make office hours more accessible and less intimidating and clearly communicate that help isavailable for all students [1].Another study [2] investigated student barriers to attending office hours in STEM classes. Themost common reason cited was students not having questions or feeling a full understanding ofthe course content, possibly reflecting overestimation of their own abilities. Many notedstructural barriers, such as conflicting schedules with other classes or activities. This emphasizesthe importance of flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse student timetables. Anotherprominent barrier was the perception of intimidation, fear, or a social stigma associated
. An excess of appropriate Nusselt number correlations isproblematic when evaluating student work in online learning management systems becausenumeric tolerances are often too small to account for variations in Nusselt numbers. Forexample, there is a 96.9 % difference between the minimum and maximum Nusselt numbersobtained for a Reynolds number of 1×106 and a Prandtl number of 100. So, it is possible for astudent to both choose an appropriate correlation and be marked as incorrect due to the numerictolerance of the online learning management system. The discrepancy between these correlationsunder identical criteria is examined and presented.IntroductionTo obtain a value for the convection heat transfer coefficient, students must select an
employees, wanting numbers but not true belonging)• Five factors emerge as indicators that diversity enhances organizational performance: (1) attracting and retaining the best available human talent, (2) enhanced marketing efforts, (3) higher creativity and innovation, (4) better problem solving, and (5) more organizational flexibility (Cox, 1993; Cox and Blake, 1991).The Educational Benefits of Diversity fromMultiple Sectors (Milem, 2003; Smith, 2000;Gurin, Nagda & Lopez, 2004)• Individual benefits ––educational experiences and outcomes of individual students are enhanced by the presence of diversity on campus.• Institutional benefits ––diversity enhances the effectiveness of an organization or institution.• Societal benefits
recognition of theneed for diversity and inclusion in engineering education and the workforce. These programsaim to increase the representation of underrepresented minority groups, such as AfricanAmericans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and women, in the field of engineering. The creationof minority engineering programs can be attributed to six main themes: (1) the Civil RightsMovement of the 1950s and 1960s, (2) landmark supreme court cases such as 1978 caseRegents of the University of California v. Bakke that reaffirmed the legality of affirmative actionin college admissions, (3) federal legislations such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 andTitle IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, (4) industry partners that developed
main objective of this project is to develop a new pedagogical approach composed of twocomplementary components aiming at integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) intoundergrad engineering programs at Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) (Canada): (1) a trainingprogram and (2) a numerical tool for inclusive design. The training program will comprise twomodules. The first one will be for design instructors so they can develop the skills to teach theseabilities in class and learn how to use of the tool. The second module will be for undergraduatestudents to develop their ability to integrate EDI into design projects.This paper focuses on the progress of the development of the digital tool for inclusive design.Mainly, the content of the tool
, Michigan Technological UniversityPatricia Sotirin ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Adoption of an Advocates and Allies Program for a Predominantly STEMCampusPatricia Sotirin,1 Sonia Goltz,2 Andrew Storer,3 and Adrienne R. Minerick4, a1 Communications Emerita Professor, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 499312 College of Business, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 499313 Office of the Provost, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 499314 Department of Chemical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 49931a Author to whom correspondence should be addressed: minerick@mtu.eduKEYWORDS: Faculty, Race/Ethnicity, Gender, LGBTQIA+, Engineering
the environment influences the academic experience of minoritized students. 1. Systemic Inequity: minoritized students arrive to their STEM classrooms embedded in social (economic, political, judicial, educational, healthcare, and geographical) systems that are inequitable - which influences the way that STEM curriculum is experienced. Not addressing the systems students are in when designing curriculum, or exploring our social and cultural locations, can create exclusionary academic spaces.Scholars have discussed the role of mentoring but not the
spectrum,encompassing demographics and delving into the nuanced aspects of members' needs,preferences, and recommendations.Respondents, on average, dedicated approximately 17 minutes to completing the survey. Thesurvey invitations were distributed in four distinct batches, spanning the timeframe fromDecember 2021 to April 2022. A total of 36,186 invitations were sent out to engage SHPE'smembers in this critical assessment as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 SHPE’s 2022 Needs Assessment Response RateFigure 1 also shows the opening rate, which stood at a significant 59.3%. This rate significantlyexceeded industry benchmarks, typically hovering between 15-25%. Furthermore, 12.2% ofthose responded to the survey, culminating in a
diverseand creative people are successful in the pursuit of engineering and computing degrees.Jean’s efforts have been recognized with numerous awards including the National ScienceFoundation Faculty Early Career Development award, the American Society for EngineeringEducation John A. Curtis Lecturer award, and the Bagley College of Engineering Serviceaward. Jean earned her B.S. and M.S. in computer engineering from Mississippi StateUniversity, and her Ph.D. in engineering education from Virginia Tech. 1 Overview of Engineering Summer Bridge Goal: Supporting student growth in academics, community, and life skills as they transition to University
IndustryNieto, A.1, & Murzi, H.1, & Akanmu, A.2, & Yusuf, A.O.2, & Ball, S.3, & Walid S.4, & Ofori- Boadu, A.N.5 1 Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech 2 Myers Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech 3 School of Neuroscience at Virginia Tech 4 Electrical and Comp. Eng. at Virginia Tech 5 Dep. Built Environment at NCATKeywords Construction industry, connecting professional and educational communities,diversity, equity, and
replicating successful practices is a common agenda for advancing BlackAmericans in engineering [1], specifically as an implementation mechanism. One such programintentional for this purpose is the DISTINCTION Summer Program at a large research universityin the southeast. The purpose of this paper is to describe DISTINCTION, the preliminary processof considering its assessment and evaluation, and describe alterations and necessities of theprogram over time based on. As a program initiated during the summer of 2021, the co-directorhas led programmatic transformations and changes needed during its shift to an in-personoffering starting in the summer of 2022.Now in its third year overall and second year in-person, these evaluative considerations
was on the board of governors for the Rocky Mountain chapter of ASHRAE. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in architectural engineering and an MBA. He is a licensed professional engineer and a LEED-accredited professional in building design and construction.Rachel Levitt, Kansas State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Creating buy-in from key constituencies for supportingLGBTQIA+ engineering students Dr. Amy Betz (she/her)1 Craig Wanklyn, PE, MBA (he/him)1 Dr. Rachel Levitt (they/them)2 Mariya Vaughn (she/they)31-Col l ege of Engineering, 2-Social Transformation Studies, 3
sections of the course were sent to faculty at Colorado School of Mines and STEMlibrarians across the United States and Canada for review. We sought feedback on organization,breadth of coverage, and content depth that can be incorporated in the ongoing development ofthe course. This paper describes the development of RIS, initial feedback received, and lessonslearned in the design process that could inform similar projects at other institutions.IntroductionFaculty and scholars, especially in the United States and United Kingdom, are encouraged todiversify their teaching materials, consider more inclusive approaches to content, and incorporateculturally-responsive examples into their courses [1]–[4]. However, little guidance exists on howto go
, andsexuality in American culture and law. 14 Participation Cohorts 1 & 2 completed Cohorts 3 & 4 110 faculty 125 in progress 33 staff 17 graduate students 64 institutions/organizations (5 HSI, 1 AANAPISI, 51 PWI, 7 K-12) 3 countriesWe launched our first cohort in the 2020-21 academicyear. Since then, 110 faculty, 17 graduate students, and 33staff from 64 institutions and organizations. We’ve had amajority of PWIs, but also some Hispanic Serving andAsian American and NativeAmerican Pacific IslanderInstitutions across three countries
that exist in K-16 education: (1) the underrepresentation of Blacks and Hispanicsreceiving science and engineering bachelor’s degrees, and (2) disparities in K-12 STEMeducation and student achievement among different demographic and socioeconomic groups andgeographic regions (National Science Foundation, 2022).The challenge of increasing the number of students interested in pursuing STEM, particularlystudents from excluded identities, is complex and multifaceted, and includes both externalfactors such as access to experiences and educational opportunities, and intrinsic psychologicalfactors such as identity, self-efficacy, sense of belonging and value perception (Allen, 2022;Anderson & Ward, 2014; Collins, 2018; Kricorian, Seu, Lopez
Shore. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Envisioning Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education: Creating a Coalition including two public HBCUs and a public Research 1 University to Make It HappenAbstractTwo public HBCUs and a public Research 1 University established a coalition to developpathways to STEM M.S. and Ph.D. programs among Black, Latinx, and Native Americanstudents. Through a mixed-methods research project, the team: (1) identified Faculty Championsto support and advocate for the students; (2) developed a Memorandum of Understanding forSTEM programs between the institutions to facilitate sustained effort by our coalition; and (3)identified Pilot
. Since joining the department, he has been in charge of the enhancement ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Undergraduate Research at a Regional Primarily Undergraduate Institution Kenneth R. Leitch and Roy Issa College of Engineering West Texas A&M University AbstractWest Texas A&M University (WTAMU) is a Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI) located inthe Panhandle region of Texas. Engineering programs in mechanical (2003), civil (2010),environmental (2012), and electrical (2016
Electrical and Computer Engi- neering, having joined the faculty at Texas A&M University in 1983 as an Assistant Professor. She is also serving as the C0-Director of the Institute ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Session XX Understanding Faculty and Student perceptions of ChatGPT AbstractThroughout one year Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) has touched and changed the fabric ofour world exceptionally fast and on a scale we have never seen before. Engineering educators havebeen quick to