majors and career fields. The factors that havebeen studied fall into three broad categories: individual attributes(17-20), environmentalconditions(7,21-28), and learning pedagogy(19,23,25,29-31). The academic and career experience forwomen in STEM has been characterized by isolation, a lack of mentors, and a shortage of rolemodels(26). Faculty and peer interactions have substantial influence on the satisfaction andretention of students(2,3,32). Specific faculty influences include the frequency of interaction withfaculty, the quality of teaching by faculty and TAs, and the availability of female faculty and TArole models. Peer interactions affect the classroom climate and influence women’s confidenceand sense of belonging(29). Peer interactions
content they are learning. These lessons build foundational skills at the middle school level for students that may pursue engineering careers such as electrical, mechanical, industrial, and computer engineering. Summary of Electricity Modules Design Challenge – Students work in teams to design a working illumination system out of common materials (6th Grade) and circuitry components during a blackout caused by cyber attackers. Explore Research Topics/Projects – cyber attacks, atoms, electrons, neutrons, protons, conductors, insulators, batteries, electrochemical energy, cathode, anode, build homemade batteries, voltage, multimeters, circuits, series
them on being admitted to BME. ● Let the mentees know they can ask to meet with you or ask questions anytime. Let them know that you will initiate at least 4 meetings. ● Let the mentees know you are a resource for scheduling, learning about design, navigating the COE, career/advanced education opportunities in BME etc. In your meetings this semester, it would be valuable to discuss the following: ● Ask them why they chose BME and if their plans have changed to another discipline. ● Ask about their first few weeks here on campus (so we can gather info about the "Freshman" experience). ● Tell them about your research/design project/extracurricular activities. ● Ask
decided to change career gears from the industry to academia. Therefore, he pursued a Master of Science in Architecture degree focusing on design and energy conservation at the University of Arizona. Mohamed now is a second year Ph.D. student at Arizona State University. When not playing soccer, he spends his free time talking and reading about the sport.Prof. Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University Kristen Parrish is an Assistant Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environ- ment at Arizona State University (ASU). Kristen’s work focuses on integrating energy efficiency measures into building design, construction, and operations processes. Specifically, she is interested in novel design
involves faculty and students spanningthree academic units at our university - Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences, andAnimal Science. The goals of our program are to prepare students for careers in regenerativemedicine in both academia and industry by providing them with broad technical, critical thinking,and problem solving skills. This paper will discuss the evolution of the program and assessmentof the program and our students.The Regenerative Medicine Program is a two-year program that consists of three components -one year of coursework, a nine-month internship, and a three-month Master’s project.Coursework includes intensive lab work and focuses on principles of stem cell biology, cellculture, scaffold development, cell sodding
goal is achieved by a variety of freshmen and transitionalprograms. These include: the Encounter Engineering Bridge Camp (E2), transfer student ShadowDays, Career Days and Peer2Peer talks, freshman introductory engineering classes, supplementalinstruction, robotics outreach and engineering activities in K-12 schools, and other communitybased activities. The LSU STEP initiative has improved the overall incoming student retentionrates between 8-15%. This has translated into an increase of overall graduation rates ofapproximately 8-10% for the last 2 years1. One key to the successes of this initiative wasincorporating an interdisciplinary-service based leadership program–Peer Mentoring. The Peer Mentor program started in 2007 with 5 upper
theAcademy for Radiological Research (ARR), was instrumental in the establishment of theNational Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering (NIBIB) at the NationalInstitutes of Health.7Current notable advocacy activities include a Scholars Program that places postdoctoral scholarsinto the Center for Devices and Radiological Health at the Food and Drug Administration(FDA), as well as a website to introduce prospective undergraduate and graduate students toeducational opportunities and careers in the biomedical engineering field, and an Annual Eventto educate its members about current policy issues. In addition to participating in workshops andevents described later, I provided assistance to AIMBE to identify new educational
than theenrollment growth). Figure 1 shows freshman retention in the School for the past 14 years.Figure 2 shows four-, five-, and six-year graduation rates for the school for the past six years. Page 26.1017.3Generally, these rates are viewed internally as low, and especially so in view of the fact that theschool brags about the quality of its freshman class (in terms of SAT scores, National Meritfinalists, Terry Scholars).Student services in the School include a program that assists students with internships (fromresume preparation, to coaching for interviews, to career fairs, internship database). In terms ofplacements, the program is among
Rescue 1 “elephant” (a heavy wiffle ball) PACHYDERM PACKING Rescue 2 “elephants” ENGINEER YOUR CAREER Page 26.1080.3 Mechanical Engineer Naval Architect Biomedical Engineer Works on the development of many Designs and builds marine vessels, Creates technologies and tools that kinds of machines—engines, tools, such as boats, submarines, yachts, help to
. Page 26.1673.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Using On-Line Education to Meet the Needs of Working Engineering ProfessionalsWorking engineering professionals and their employers understand the value of, and the need forcontinuing education; be it training courses, certificate programs, or advanced degrees. Theseconsumers are looking for an efficient means to gain the required skills and knowledge to movetheir career, company, or project forward. These consumers demand well-written and well-presented material that matches their current need for knowledge. Often, the best approach tomeeting these needs is a team consisting of university faculty members
of the scholarship program (refer to Section 3 ofAppendix A). The results from the program assessment subscale were designed to be a directintrospective measure of the students’ opinions of how the scholarship program affected theirlives. This section consisted of open-ended questions regarding the most and least helpful part ofthe Pathway Scholarship program, and ratings of the level of support the program offered thestudents in six areas (academic, financial, social, career, professional development, andpersonal), rated on a 5-point Likert scale. The purpose of this section was two-fold: to assess theeffectiveness of the program and to determine weaknesses in the program that can be bettered inthe future.Survey Questions for Future
different careers mediated bytheir self-efficacy.Hence, studies support that students belonging to underrepresented minority groups exhibitdifferent personal and situational interests as compared to majority students.Role of Interests in Learning and MotivationLearners’ interests play an important role for their learning and development 3. Our previouswork that explored underrepresented minorities’ interests in making, and this work are situated inVoss and Schauble’s 17 general model of learning as seen in Figure 1. According to this model Page 26.294.4the process of learning not only takes place within an individual, but also in the environment
students,supporting them throughout their studies and guiding them to be better prepared for what theychoose after graduation, whether it be higher education or a career.1. IntroductionNew York City College of Technology is the designated senior college of technology within theCity University of New York (CUNY) system. Located in downtown Brooklyn to providequality education for the highly populated New York City metropolitan area, our college enrollsover 17,000 students, offers 66 degrees and certificate programs in the technologies of art anddesign, business, computer systems, engineering and technology teacher education, and theliberal arts and sciences. According to labor statistics projections from the New York StateDepartment of Labor, the
as apractice and as a shared mental model.What We Can Learn from the Teachers of Technical Writing Who Embraced the Task Page 26.365.3Fortunately, there have been along the way notable faculty members who did not accept inferiorstatus. These individuals can help us understand the success we have achieved so far and chart aclearer path for the future. Their careers endow the phrase “Engineering English” with acompletely different and very positive meaning. In overview form, these are the central featuresof their approach: • Treating communication, including technical communication, as the ultimate interdisciplinary subject and a
taught middle school, high school, undergraduate and graduate level technology education in his 30 year career as a teacher and researcher. He has extensive research and curriculum development experience in STEM disciplines. His research includes the study of thinking processes, teaching methods, and activities that improve technological problem-solving performance and creativity. He has expertise in developing technology and engineering education curriculum that inte- grates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts. Dr. Deluca is Co-PI on NSF project Transforming Teaching through Implementing Inquiry (DRL 1118942). This project focuses on developing research-proven professional development
directly from high school to mature, part-time commuterlearners with careers. This paper presents the approaches taken to develop this course fromexisting learning objectives for delivery in two very different settings, to diverse learners inmechanical engineering technology. Learning outcomes resulting from lecture and laboratoryinnovations are considered.IntroductionFrom the inception of baccalaureate engineering technology programs, faculty have struggled tofind the right balance between technical, professional, and general education in their four-yearcurricula.1 Implementation of legislated limits on credit hour requirements beginning in the1990s adds a further curricular constraint.2,3. Effective in 2013 in Indiana, baccalaureate degreecredit
Paper ID #16387Uncovering Forms of Wealth and Capital Using Asset Frameworks in Engi-neering EducationDr. Julie P. Martin, Clemson University Julie P. Martin is an assistant professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. Her research interests focus on social factors affecting the recruitment, retention, and career development of underrepresented students in engineering. Dr. Martin is a 2009 NSF CAREER awardee for her research entitled, ”Influence of Social Capital on Under-Represented Engineering Students Academic and Career Decisions.” She held an American Association for the Advancement of Science
economic development, this is unacceptable. It istherefore the responsibility of engineering educators to find a better way to shape the future of theengineering profession. This paper outlines the early efforts at integrating the topics of ethics,social justice, and social responsibility more directly into the engineering curriculum. This isapproached from the perspectives of pedagogy, curriculum development, and service learningopportunities. It is within this context that the authors hope to influence students’ awareness ofand connection to social and environmental issues as well as the ethical frameworks they developand carry with them into their professional careers. This paper centers around the creation anddelivery of a new introductory
in the educational sector in both live and online environments as an adjunct instruc- tor in computer technology for Greenville Technical College and as a Career and Technology Education teacher. Kris earned a B.S. in Management from Clemson University, a Masters of Arts in Teaching in Business Education from the University of South Carolina, and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Educational Technology and online learning from the University of Florida. Her research interests include implementation of digital learning solutions in technical and vocational education, development of career pathways utilizing stackable certificates, educator professional develop- ment in communities of
side of the vehicle (right). Figure 1: Innovative design – Iraq 2010Experiences such as these provide the problem-solving basis for pursuing and excelling at highlytechnical degrees. This innovative problem-solving fits nicely into Mumford’s[9] model ofLeader Characteristics on Leader Performance (Figure 2). Mumford’s model provides the linkbetween one’s environmental influences, career experiences, and personal and socialcharacteristics in determining their problem-solving ability and performance. Figure 2: Mumford, et. al.’s Influence of Characteristics on Performance[9]Applying this model to the veteran, we assert that the complex military environment as well asthe sometimes near-life-and-death
Paper ID #17553What Underrepresented Minority Engineering Majors Learn from Co-Ops& InternshipsDr. Terrell Lamont Strayhorn, The Ohio State University Dr. Terrell Strayhorn is a professor of higher education and director of the Center for Higher Education Enterprise (CHEE) at The Ohio State University. Author of 10 books, more than 50 book chapters, and over 100 journal articles and scientific abstracts, Strayhorn is a former NSF CAREER grant recipient, reviewer for the Journal of Engineering Education, and one of the nation’s leading diversity scholars.Dr. Royel Montel Johnson, Center for Higher Education Enterprise Dr
first-quarter seminars, which all incoming CS/M Scholars are re-quired to take, and a first course in computer programming taken togetherby most CS/M Scholars in their second quarter, a entire cohort is not likelyto take a class together again. To preserve connections among the cohort,we arrange a get-together each month of the academic year. These eventsrange from purely social gatherings to panel discussions with a career focus.We list some examples of our monthly get-togethers below. • A welcoming potluck exclusively for CS/M Scholars. This is where the continuing CS/M Scholars meet the new cohort. To encourage partic- ipation of the first year students, it is the faculty, staff and continuing scholars who volunteer to make
theemployers and clients, the Professional Engineers shall act in professional manners as faithfulagents or trustees for each employer or client. However, in this practice, the engineers areexpected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty, integrity, fairness and impartiality inprotecting the public health and safety in delivering professional services. To that end, engineersmust perform their professional duties in compliance with the highest principles of ethicalconduct. The Civil Engineering graduates, through their careers, will be involved in working inteams or managing projects where decision making will often be an inevitable part of theirresponsibilities. Therefore, there is an emerging need within the engineering education curriculaacross
Industry and Academia Panelists: Dr. Lydia McClure, Program Director for NSF’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps), National Science Foundation (NSF)Dr. Dean Chang, Associate Vice President for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, University of Maryland Dr. Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, Director, Education and Career Development, ASEE Moderators: Dr. Ashok Agrawal, Managing Director, American Society for Engineering Education Professor Carol Lamb, Director, School of Engineering Technology, Youngstown State University ABET-- ETAC Criterion 3 and Program Criteria
interest,retaining students of diverse abilities and backgrounds, and preparing students to address therealities of the post-academic world and work-space. Many novel approaches have beendeveloped to address these challenges, including problem- and project-based learning (Mills &Treagust, 2003), entrepreneurship (Täks, Tynjälä, & Kukemelk, 2016), and flipped classroom(Bishop & Verleger, 2013). These are all valid approaches that can enhance skills engineers willface in their future careers, however, they do not explicitly address the essential skill of workingin conjunction with a variety of different disciplines. In the highly interdisciplinary field ofengineering, students will: • encounter co-workers, subcontractors, and
such as Strength of Material, Electronics, etc.IntroductionMassachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) is one of the only seven maritime academies in USdelivering highly qualified graduates in marine engineering to the maritime industry [1]. Basedon the survey result from the office of career and professional services at MMA, the MMA’smarine engineer major students have 94% job placement within 6 months after graduation [2].The curriculum of the marine engineer major has course credit requirements and four co-oprequirements of sea terms aboard USTS Kennedy and commercial ships. In order to graduatefrom MMA, the students are also required to obtain United States Coast Guard (USCG) Licensefor a Third Assistant Engineer of Steam, Motor and Gas Turbine
June 27 Careers with a Science Bachelor’s Degree July 11 Do’s and Don’ts of a Scientific Talk July 18 Careers at a National Laboratory July 25 How to Make a Scientific Poster August 1 Technical Resumes 101Workshops were conducted from noon to 1pm on Tuesdays with attendance required. Note, earlyworkshops in the series were directed at educating students about graduate school with laterworkshops providing exposure to divers careers in science and tips on how to enhanceprofessionalism in conduct and presentations. The counterpart to the weekly Tuesday workshopswas weekly seminars on Thursdays. Seminars were also held from noon to 1PM with
implementation of the LST program, set-up a state- of-the-art instrumentation laboratory, architected the new degree program, and helped to place a large number of Deaf/HH individuals into careers in the chemical sciences. For his advocacy for diversifying STEM fields, Dr. Pagano has been honored as a recipient of the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Stanley C. Israel Award, the ACS/Dreyfus Foundation’s National Award: Encouraging Underrepresented Students into the Chemical Sciences, and U.S. Professor of the Year Award by Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018
signal processing, specifically detection and estimation for applications in target tracking and physical layer communications. Her work on target detection and tracking is funded by the Office of Naval Research. Dr. Nelson is a 2010 recipient of the NSF CAREER Award. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and the IEEE Signal Processing, Communications, and Education Societies.Dr. Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University Margret Hjalmarson is an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education at George Mason University and currently a Program Officer in the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Infor- mal Settings at the National Science Foundation. Her research interests
their self-efficacy. Another paper from the group [12] investigates the importance of timing in effectiveness of DFAM education. An important observation is made that introducing DFAM concepts at an earlier stage improves students perceiving utility. A valuable take away from their work is that introducing Additive manufacturing education at an early-career level proves to be advantageous and aids in effective learning. Additional potential overarching research questions the Engineering Education research community could contribute to solving include How can online, remote, or virtual educational environments be designed to harness best practices in active learning developed for residential