Engineering department at Rochester Institute of Technology in ROchester, NY.Dr. Cristian A. Linte, Rochester Institute of Technology Cristian A. Linte is an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology. He also holds a joint faculty appointment in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Work-in-Progress: Development of Interactive Didactic Modules for Biomedical Engineering: Bridging Fluid Mechanics and Systems Physiology Michael Kormos1, Alan Man2 and Cristian A. Linte1 1 Biomedical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY USA
Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 2014.2. Prince, M.J., et al., Use of research-based instructional strategies in core chemical engineering courses. Chemical Engineering Education, 2013. 47(1): p. 27-37.3. Froyd, J.E., et al., Estimates of use of research-based instructional strategies in core electrical or computer engineering courses. IEEE Transactions on Education, 2013. 56(4): p. 393-399.4. Borrego, M., J.E. Froyd, and T.S. Hall, Diffusion of engineering education innovations: A survey of awareness and adoption rates in U.S. engineering departments. Journal of Engineering Education, 2010. 99(3): p. 185-207.5. Association of American Universities. AAU Undergraduate STEM Education
engineering societies to ask, “Whatdoes ASEE think?” Although research is very important at Research-1 universities, the public ismore and more demanding an emphasis on good teaching. This is especially true at publicuniversities, where state legislators and parents are demanding this, as the cost of highereducation rises. We know that decreasing financial state support is a factor in this, but we canstill work to provide good return on investment. ASEE can play a major role in this.This next year it would be good to concentrate on expanding our value to faculty at two-yearinstitutions and thereby increasing their membership, which is currently only 4% of our total.The cost of education at two-year institutions is much less than at four-year ones, in
Navigate the Search for Full-Time EmploymentThe purpose of an engineering education is to prepare students for the profession; yet minimalresearch focuses on the process students undertake to find career placement. Given the licensurerequirements in civil engineering, the first post-college job may be particularly important forcivil engineering majors. We use social cognitive career theory as a theoretical framework,focusing on the job search as a contextual influence that moderates choice goals and choiceactions. We examined the following research questions: 1. What barriers and challenges do students encounter during the search for full-time employment? 2. How do students navigate through such barriers and challenges in the job search
Progress:Bridging the Gap in Competency Training for Students in AI and GenAI Technologies in the Biotech Industry: Exploring Biodigital Twins Reem Khojah, Alyssa Catherine Taylor, Isgard S. Hueck Bioengineering, University of California San DiegoAbstractBioengineers have long served as a vital bridge between healthcare and technology, adaptinginnovations from interdisciplinary fields to advance patient care and medical solutions. One suchemerging innovation is generative AI (GenAI) (e.g., large language models (LLMs)) [1] , atechnology with significant potential to impact the biotechnology industry [2]. As artificialintelligence (AI) continues to reshape research and development in this field, it is
through Design (RtD) canconnect research and engineering educational practice. The following scenarios offer grounding: ● Scenario 1: Two educators, inspired by recent work on ungrading, decide to pursue ungrading for courses they teach. Through conversation, they realize their collective experiences could inform others who might be interested in themselves pursuing ungrading. As a result, the educators come together to analyze their approaches in four different courses (two each), identify insights about how to adapt ungrading to different contexts, and organize the insights into a framework that could guide other interested educators. ● Scenario 2: An educator becomes interested in the potential for
, Hispanic American, Native American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, andNative Pacific Islander faculty. These inequities limit opportunities for individuals and hinder theinnovation and inclusivity of STEM fields.Such barriers are deeply rooted in structural inequities, including “epistemic exclusion”—themarginalization of scholarship and scholars that challenge disciplinary norms or focus on equityand inclusion [1], [2]. Hiring and evaluation processes often emphasize narrow productivitymetrics, such as publication counts, grant funding, and citation indices, which privilege dominantgroups and discourage bold, innovative research [3], [4]. These practices reinforce institutionalbiases and reduce opportunities for all scholars to thrive in
a model for ongoingtechnical support.IntroductionThe broader goals of this project have been to enhance program evaluation within and acrossNSF-funded ERCs (and other large, STEM-focused research centers) by: 1) expandingdissemination and providing validity testing of a collaborative evaluation survey, 2) developing acomplementary set of qualitative tools (e.g., interview, focus group, observation protocols, etc.),3) facilitating an evaluator’s toolbox to guide and support center evaluation leads, and 4)providing updated information to available resources (e.g., drafting new content for the NSFEngineering Research Centers’ Best Practice Manual). Over the duration of the grant, this workhas been completed while aligning with each of the four
of covariance (ANCOVA) wasperformed to investigate the difference in students’ cognitive empathy between the two groups,with pre-test empathy scores as the covariate.Results Experimental group exhibited an average post-test score of 5.09 with a standard deviationof 1.23 with a noticeable improvement from their pre-test mean score of 4.60 with a standarddeviation of 1.18. The control group showed a lower post-test average of 4.26 with a standarddeviation of 1.38, while decreased from their pre-test average of 4.37 with a standard deviation of1.14. The ANCOVA result underscored the evidence of improved student empathy as the groupdifferences in post-test cognitive empathy scores were statistically significant, with an F(1, 40) =39.80, p
, management, andpreservation. Proficiency in one or more of these areas in conjunction with domain knowledgewithin a core STEM discipline is rapidly becoming a key need for education and workforcedevelopment. To meet the need for STEM professionals with proficiency in data science, theNSF-sponsored DIFUSE project at Dartmouth has focused on integrating data science intoSTEM disciplines to enhance undergraduate student learning and preparation for the STEMworkforce. The interdisciplinary approach, described in [1], develops data science modules foruse in the classroom in introductory STEM and social science courses ranging from psychologyand environmental studies to astronomy and engineering; to date, we have developed anddisseminated over 20 such
financial, academic, and social barriers faced by low-income,academically talented students, the program emphasizes pathways into and through STEMdisciplines such as computer science, mathematics, and physics. The initiative is dedicated tosupporting underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, and first-generation collegestudents, with the goal of increasing retention, graduation rates, and career readiness. Thispartnership creates a comprehensive pipeline from MCC and TCC to CCSU, blending academicpreparation, social integration, and professional development into a holistic support system forstudent success [1, 2].Program Goals and ObjectivesThe CSMP program was developed to address critical challenges in STEM education,particularly for
, which focuses on the instructor’s delivery andconsiders the students merely the receiving end of the knowledge, active learning emphasize thestudents’ role in the process, and encourages them to think and learn actively, instead of justlistening. Bonwell and Eison in 1991 [1] defined that instructional activities involving students indoing things and thinking about what they are doing as techniques to promote active learning. Abroad range of activities can be considered active learning techniques under this definition [2].Some are simple and easy implement. For instance, the students may engage in ”think-pair-share”[3], where the instructor raises a question, ask the students to think about it, and then they arepaired with peers to discuss
institution’s College of Engineering.Background and MotivationMiddle and upper-level engineering courses are vital for students to master specializedknowledge and skills necessary for their chosen fields. Despite their importance, research onteaching methods in these courses has been limited [1]. These courses are recognized asparticularly challenging and require innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning[2]. This project, funded by NSF (DUE2215989) addresses these gaps by exploring effectiveinstructional practices and fostering a sustainable community of practice to disseminate thesemethods across engineering departments.The project’s motivation stems from the need to align instructional practices with student-centered teaching which
teachers must find ways to expose studentsto engineering in ways that are accessible and age-appropriate. In order to attract more studentsto engineering as a field of study and career path, it is important to offer outreach programs thatare both educational and inspirational. [1], [2], [5] The activity discussed in this paper introducesstudents to fundamental engineering concepts through the design, implementation andoptimization of a smart nightlight. The activity is designed to be customizable for students ingrades 4 through 12 and further tailored to the learning skills and available time of theparticipating groups. Furthermore, the activity emphasizes hands-on learning while integratingengineering principles such as the engineering design
interactions among group members. IntroductionEngineering education strives to transform the field of engineering by integrating research andpractice. These efforts often involve groups of individuals from fields such as engineering,engineering education, sociology, and psychology and from different roles within a university(e.g., faculty, administration, student support staff) [1], [2], [3]. Each of these group membersbring their own approaches to the generation, expression, and application of knowledge. Thesedifferences in thinking are key to the success of engineering education; however, they can createtensions that prevent many groups from achieving their core goals. These tensions are oftenassociated
ability to work [1]. To understand neurodiversity, a basic comprehension of the term neurotypical is essential. A neurotypical individual is defined as a medically healthy person who exhibits a typical pattern of neurodevelopment along an expected timeline compared to their peers [2]. This study focuses on the training methods available to faculty, staff, and administrators to increase their support for neurodivergent learners in higher education. The objective of this study was to establish if Clemson University provides its instructors with proper training to raise awareness of neurodivergence and how it can be implemented in the classroom. It also looked at how modern technological advances may affect the educational process. These themes are
data.IntroductionDespite more than a half-century of research into the factors that support retention andgraduation rates in engineering, degree achievement remains stagnant at approximately 60%[1]-[3]. The causes of student attrition are multifaceted and institutions are grappling withstrategies to improve retention and completion rates, including those of students with highfinancial need, first-generation students, and community-college transfer students [4]. Quality ofinstruction is a known variable demonstrated to impact student outcomes [5]. One toolengineering educators have successfully adopted to improve learning outcomes and retention isthe integration of active learning pedagogies, including hands-on engineering experiences[6]-[12].Our Integrated
reported on the influence of Design Talks on participating teachers.This paper reports on a qualitative study focused on teacher reflections and perceptions of theirexperiences facilitating Design Talks in their classrooms. Specifically, we ask: How doelementary teachers perceive the benefits of intentionally facilitated whole-class conversationsduring engineering design units? Study participants were the six classroom teachers in ourDesign Talks community of practice.Background and Conceptual FrameworkWhole-class talk in science and math. By using “Design Talks” as a catchphrase, we havehoped (1) to emphasize the importance of discussion in the learning of engineering, and (2) toexplicitly align with seminal work on “science talks” (Gallas, 1995
prepare thestudents for a STEM world.References[1] L. C. Cançado, R. L. Reisel, and M. D. Walker, Impacts of a Summer Bridge Program inEngineering on Student Retention and Graduation. Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 107, no. 1,pp. 30-40, 2018.[2] B. Louie, D. Knight, and J. Sullivan, “A drop-in tutoring program to support first-year engineering,”in 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, 2011, pp. 22.40.1–22.40.14. doi:10.18260/1-2--17322.[3] L. Redd, Institutional barriers affecting the academic and social development ofunderrepresented college students: Perspectives of administrators, University of Pittsburgh ETD,Jan. 30, 2019. [Online]. Available: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/35904/[4] D. Super et al., “Industry
people walking, at least oneperson can teach me something new.” The authors see this philosophy as underpinning the LeadBy Design and First Year Design Experiences program, our School of Engineering’s solution tocreate more accessible and experiential Design-Build curricula for first-year students [1, 2, 3].Here, a group of knowledgeable and skilled undergraduate students can form a team to designand create new First Year Design course content on a subject matter that they are passionateabout, and feel is underrepresented in the engineering curriculum. Not only do they take controlof early engineering course content, but they also teach it as a formal, for-credit (graded) class.The subject of each First Year Design class varies with the
Learners in STEM EducationIntroductionDifferences among learning styles for neurodivergent learners can greatly impact theirexperiences within higher education. Neurodivergence is described as a neurological variation inwhich the brain processes information, leading to individuals having different strengths andweaknesses [1]. While neurodivergence is generally well understood in professional settings,universities must ensure proper access to necessary accommodations and information in order tosupport students in STEM fields. Standard STEM educational practices emphasize innovationand problem-solving, but systemic barriers within higher education can hinder success. Thisstudy, which is part of a course-based
address a particular course learning outcomethat in turn is linked to a program learning outcome. This practice is often used toevaluate the effectiveness of a course as well as to identify any need for coursemodifications and improvements. When assessment is in the form of a test, then theadministration, collection and the final aggregate report generation becomes a timesconsuming task that often introduces delays in planning. In this paper we present a web-based software tool that is primarily designed and developed for automating the courseassessment process. It automates the test creation, grading and the final reportgeneration that can help save time, reduce errors and produce variety of reportsummaries for better decision making.1
introductory computer science courses (CS1).1. From writing-to-learn (WTL) to writing-to-learn-to-program (WTLTP)WTL strategies arose from the writing across the curriculum (WAC) movement, which can betraced back to the 19th century in the U.S. It describes programs that emphasize the connectionbetween writing and learning, but the term also refers to the pedagogical theories that supportthis connection. In the following sections, the history and influence of WTL are discussed as thefoundation for WTLTP.1.1. History of WTL Page 26.1779.2David Russell’s history7 of the WAC movement traced the cultural changes in the U.S. that ena-bled the movement’s
of K-12 education.1 While some schools havechosen to offer specialized engineering courses, this is not possible at all schools. Even wherespecific engineering courses are an option, students with already full schedules may not be ableto devote an entire term to exploring what it means to be an engineer. While it could not take theplace of a dedicated course, a more realistic option for schools in those situations might be toincorporate engineering activities into existing science courses.2 This can strengthen theconnections between science and engineering. Additionally, this approach has the benefit ofreaching students who may not initially be interested in engineering, potentially opening them upto new possibilities for their futures
enough to meet the demand of firms competing in the globaleconomy19-25. All learning modules developed in these five years of work are available free to all USAengineering educational institutions on http://sites.google.com/site/finiteelementlearning/home.Initially, we developed FE learning modules in six engineering areas: (1) structural analysis, (2)mechanical vibrations, (3) computational fluid dynamics, (4) heat transfer, (5) electromagnetics,and (6) biometrics. To evaluate these "Proof of Concept" modules, they were integrated intoexisting courses in the corresponding subject areas. Faculty and students initially assessed theireffectiveness at three higher educational institutions. We included student demographic data,learning style
learning the basics of how to program robotic arms. More detailed informationon each element of this project is contained in the following sections.MechatronicsAccording to a Manpower Group survey of nearly 42,000 employers across 42 countries,technicians, production operators, and engineers are both listed among the top ten jobs that arecurrently the most difficult to fill on a global scale5. Within the Americas specifically, each ofthese positions are also listed among the top ten, with the notable addition of skilled tradesworkers coming in at the #1 most difficult position to fill5. Furthermore, a 2015 report by theAssociation for Talent Development found that employers spent an average of $1,229 peremployee on training in 20141, while the
millions ofcomputing devices many of which are located internationally 1. Our forces need to be prepared toface ever-aggressive enemies in this new warfighting domain.It has come to the attention of the international community that a proactive approach toprotecting cyber assets is necessary, and many nations have published publicly available cyber-strategy documents outlining their approach to cyber-defense. 2. U.S. executive order 13636 wasgiven in February 2013 by President Barack Obama who addressed the need for “ImprovingCritical Infrastructure Cybersecurity” emphasizing the need for a collaborative and incentivizedframework to be adopted in government and commercial entities understanding that we areseverely underprepared for the threats that
. Results and Successes of the PartnershipsIn fall 2013, a total of 113 students enrolled in the Texas A&M engineering co-enrollmentprogram known as TEAM-E (See Table 1). The Texas A&M University Office of Admissionsidentified academically talented freshman applicants who, due to capacity, could not be offered aspace in the CoE taking all their courses on the Texas A&M University campus. These studentswere offered an alternative admission that provided enrollment in general studies at Texas A&MUniversity with access to engineering courses previously reserved for students with fulladmission to the CoE. Admission required the students to be co-enrolled with Blinn College-Bryan. Additional components of the co-enrollment model included
case study exercise. The full text of the casestudy is included as an appendix.IntroductionSince ABET’s 2000 requirement for an ethics component in engineering education,1 instructionin ethics is now commonplace in engineering curricula. The 2015 Volkswagen diesel scandal,however, has sparked calls for moving away from “this compliance mindset” in ABET accreditedschools to one in which ethics instruction is integrated more effectively and thoroughly into theengineering curricula.2 There is considerable debate about the most effective way to incorporateethics instruction in the classroom, whether as a stand-alone course or as incorporated throughoutthe engineering curriculum (or both). There have also been calls for greater emphasis on
Engineering Education, 2016 The Converged Classroom: A follow-up studyIntroductionLearning new ways to utilize technology is a common challenge 1. Distance learning has beenwith us for over 100 years. With changes in technology, distance learning has steadily changedto more closely resemble traditional face to face instruction. First, paper based correspondencecourses were supplemented by lectures recorded on video tape. Later, computer based trainingprovided the first elements of interaction. With the spread of the internet, materials moved fromthe computer to web pages. There were discussion boards where students could interact withinstructors and other students. Finally, there came the advent of real time class meetings