Paper ID #42973Understanding Federal STEM Education InitiativesDr. Jessica Centers, The MITRE Corporation Jessica Centers is a communications engineer at the MITRE Corporation. She joined MITRE in 2023 after completing her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a focus on signal and information processing at Duke University. Upon beginning her role at MITRE, she also completed her Master of Arts in Technology Ethics and Science Policy. Prior to graduate school, she received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering in 2018. She currently splits her time between STEM workforce and
certification for those who havealready attained their AC or who have worked in the construction industry for over eight years ofqualifying education and qualifying construction experience with a minimum of two years inupper management positions.9Education and CertificationThe Professional Constructor is an individual who commits to serve the construction industry ina professional and ethical manner and engages in the continued development of his/her skills andeducation to meet increasing industry challenges and changes. The profession of Constructorincludes job titles such as, but not limited to, Project Manager, General Superintendent, ProjectExecutive, Operations Manager, Construction Manager, Chief Executive Officer, etc.11The CMAA program provides
andpractical experiences of focusing on setting objectives and accomplishing goals. This habitus-based focus that the professionally-experienced non-traditional students described wastransferred and utilized in their graduate school experience. Abigail feels strongly about herfocus and compares her level of focus to her peers when she claims, I have a focus probably that a lot of students don‟t have. I know why I‟m here. – AbigailEthan specifically discusses his direction of his research, and from his prior experience, knewthat it involved ethics. He states, I didn‟t have it necessarily formed to the level it was when it got bound into a document as a dissertation, but I had an idea of what I wanted to do for my research
Page 15.1050.6particular situation; i.e., it must be capable of being used by other students in similar situations,and robust enough to be used repeatedly as a tool for some purpose.Effective prototype: The solution to an MEA provides a useful prototype, or metaphor, forinterpreting other situations. The activity needs to encourage the students to create simplemodels for complex situations. The underlying concepts must be important ideas. Studentsshould be able to think back on a given MEA when they encounter other, structurally similarsituations.We are using these six principles to improve an engineering student’s understanding ofengineering concepts, problem solving skills, as well as ethical reasoning and the ability ofworking in teams. The
” strategies to get their ways. This is usually not consistentwith maximum research productivity. Absenteeism, coming late and leaving early, and lack of Page 15.939.9focus, initiative, and diligence have been major problems, with a few exceptions, among theauthor‟s undergraduate research assistants over the last 5-7 years. Yes, the students aresometimes overextended and strapped for time, but frequently these are due simply to poorplanning, confused priorities, the inevitable distractions previously discussed, and sometimes apoor work ethic. The author frequently encourages, but sometimes has to chastise eitherindividually or as a group depending
body of the university. Page 15.211.24 11. Employer FeedbackSaxe talks about Peer Influence and Learning in a paper published in the Training andDevelopment Journal. O’Brien and Bennett also talk about The Building Blocks of the LearningOrganization in a paper published in a journal titled Training. Perry also talks about Cognitiveand Ethical Growth in several of his papers and publications (Perry, 1981). The departmentshould consider employer feedback to be an extremely valuable and effective assessment tool(Saxe, 1990). It is possible to obtain significant feedback data from employers who can assessand comment about students’ technical
engineerswho not only have depth in a single discipline, but also have a strong interdisciplinarybackground and a strong desire and ability to work with experts in other disciplines. The WSUprogram is thus highly interdisciplinary, with participants drawn from six academic programs inthree colleges. In addition to the student’s major disciplinary classes and intensive researchwork, the program includes interdisciplinary course work; laboratory rotations; internships;experience mentoring younger professionals in both classroom and laboratory settings; a seminarseries; and discussions of professional ethics. Here the program is described in general, withdetailed descriptions of the series of three interdisciplinary courses. In all these courses
particular path should the instructor specify one.• Being extendable to include other context themes such as cultural, societal, environmental, sustainable, and ethical. A key measure of design process success is developing a solution in a broader market and societal context.• Creating a framework to encourage creativity and innovation by emphasizing teamwork, taking a fast and iterative approach, and integrating team input. This is well aligned with Dym who notes design is a social process and the resulting design output is the intersection of participants’ contributions.• Developing a framework that captures the complexities and realities of the design and development processes in practice.In practice, a team interacts with
. His research interests are in the areas of Nanotechnology, Fiber Optic Communications, Faculty Development, Application of Telecom- munications Technologies in Distance Education, and Social and Ethical Implications of Technology. He teaches Wireless Engineering, Network Engineering, Fiber Optic Communications, Science Technology and Society (STS), and Project Management. He also advises students on their senior design projects. He is the author of many educational papers and presentations. He has authored/coauthored the following books: • Nanotechnology: Ethical and Social Implications (2012) • Technology and Society: Issues for the 21st Century and Beyond 3E, (2008) • The Telecommunications Fact Book and
knowing are valid, and whoseapproach to communication can be valued” (p.20). The predicament and challenge ofcommunication across difference also presents opportunities and ethical imperatives, contendscholars working on social justice in technical communication [22], [23]. These scholars, amongmany others, highlight a social justice imperative and work to foreground the influence ofidentity and culture on technical communication.Problems of access, representation, and equity are not unique to STEM contexts. Social justiceresearch takes up the problem of injustice and discrimination in TPC research and workplaces,illuminating both problems of inequity and possibilities for change [20]. Issues of power,privilege, and positionality circulate
). Qualitative research quality: A collaborative inquiry across multiple methodological perspectives. Journal of Engineering Education, 106(3), 398-430.[16] Tracy, S. J. (2010). Qualitative quality: Eight “big-tent” criteria for excellent qualitative research. Qualitative inquiry, 16(10), 837-851.[17] Barry, C., Alpert, C. L., & Thate, K. (2017, June). Board# 5: A Mentoring Workshop for an REU Program. In 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.[18] Abbott, L. E., Andes, A., Pattani, A. C., & Mabrouk, P. A. (2020). Authorship not taught and not caught in undergraduate research experiences at a research university. Science and engineering ethics, 26(5), 2555-2599.[19] Evans, S. E., Perry, A. R., Kras, A., Gale, E. B
]. However, thechallenges of transitioning laboratory experiments to these environments are still not wellunderstood. This is particularly true in chemical engineering, where replicating hands-onexperiences and ensuring safety and ethical considerations are especially critical [10]. Researchstudies in different contexts also suggest that these learning environments present severalchallenges, including replicating hands-on experiences [11], dealing with equipment limitations[12], [13], effectively assessing learning outcomes [14], adapting pedagogy to suit the onlineenvironment and ensuring safety and ethical considerations [15].Graphical characterization of pumps is critical to ensure optimal performance and compliance withtechnical and safety
Purdue University. His current research interests focus on engineering ethics, the connections between personal morals and professional ethics, and how students ethically develop as engineers. He earned a B.S. in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines (Golden, CO) in 2020.Polly Parkinson, Utah State UniversityFawn Groves, Utah State UniversityDr. Angela Minichiello, Utah State University Angela (Angie) Minichiello is a military veteran, licensed mechanical engineer, and associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. Her research examines issues of access, equity, and identity in the formation of engineers and a diverse, transdisciplinary 21st century
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and inclusion in engineering is an ethical imperative and key to advancing scientificprogress and societal development (Delaine et al., 2016; Williams et al., 2016). As a result, thereis a growing focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment in the engineering educationresearch community.The Role of Language in Engineering Education Inclusivity In recent publications in the field of engineering education, researchers have emphasizedthat even implicit and unintentional linguistic biases can profoundly impact underrepresentedgroups, particularly in terms of feeling socially included or excluded (Aeby et al., 2019; Golbecket al., 2016). These biases affect dimensions such as gender, race, ethnicity, and other socialidentities
that transformative leadership is a should be encouraged to start and subscribe to instructionalstandard of ethical leadership which integrates normative and blogs and podcasts to stay current on the latest trends and bestinstrumental elements of perspectives to optimize long-term practices in education leadership. Digital broadcasts can beexcellence [33]. Montuori and Donnelly wrote that the theory facilitated on locales like Anchor or Podbean, and websites canalso suggests that everyone can lead and that the process of be composed on platforms like WordPress or Blogger.transformative leadership is one in which participants cocreatethe world through choice, action, discussion, and reflection that
, sociology, psychology, hospitalitymanagement, nursing, and fashion, potentially revolutionizing admissions and hiring processesin these fields.Implications: The synthesis of research findings highlights the importance of striking a balancebetween algorithmic predictions and humanistic considerations in education. The integration ofdata-driven insights into the learning experience, through methods like Intelligent TutoringSystems and online platforms, presents promising avenues for personalized education. However,ethical concerns surrounding data privacy and algorithmic bias must be addressed to ensureequitable educational opportunities. Additionally, the identified research gaps, such as cross-course validation and intelligent tool development
, 2015, American Society for Engineering Education.[7] M. Huyck, D. Ferguson, E. Howard, J. Ferrill, and L. Getzler-Linn, “Enhancing Ethical Awareness Within Undergraduate Multidisciplinary Teams By Preparing Codes Of Ethics,” in 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, June, 2008, American Society for Engineering Education.[8] D. Chachra and D. Kilgore, “Exploring Gender And Self Confidence In Engineering Students: A Multi Method Approach,” in 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition, Austin, Texas, USA, June, 2009, American Society for Engineering Education. pp. 14-614.[9] E. Litzler, C. C. Samuelson, and J.A. Lorah, “Breaking it down: Engineering student STEM confidence at the intersection of
should allfollow the relevant standards.Graduates from the US The interviewed participant worked first in a consulting company, then in a companythat designs residential and office buildings, convention centers, and commercial spaces in theDC area, and later in a data center. When asked about the knowledge of industrial standardsprior to graduation, he noted that the courses taken during their freshman to junior years suchas engineering ethics and energy efficiency electives provided knowledge about factors ofsafety, tolerances, and other standards expected with the design aspects of machine elements.In their senior year, the participant mentioned that their design project conducted with the Bajateam allowed him to design, analyze, and
Child With Down Syndrome: A Phenomenographic Study,” p. 15, 2006.[35] J. Saldaña, The coding manual for qualitative researchers, 4E [Fourth editiion]. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publishing Inc, 2021.[36] J. Walther, N. W. Sochacka, and N. N. Kellam, “Quality in Interpretive Engineering Education Research: Reflections on an Example Study,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 102, no. 4, pp. 626–659, 2013, doi: 10.1002/jee.20029.[37] J. Walther, A. L. Pawley, and N. W. Sochacka, “Exploring Ethical Validation as a Key Consideration in Interpretive Research Quality,” presented at the 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2015, p. 26.726.1-26.726.21. Accessed: Sep. 23, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org
wasjust one among several other seminars that touched on topics such as a review of resumes andLinkedIn, the role of licensure, leadership lessons from top-level civil engineering executives,the role of business and public policy in civil engineering, negotiating, job benefits, taking theFundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam, ethics, and graduate school and continuing educationoptions. It was offered as a one (1) credit course meeting for an hour once a week. Assignmentswould consist of writing exercises including some professional in nature (resume, LinkedInprofile, career plan), an ethics essay, reflections responding to various speakers’ seminars, and abook review.The first year the course was introduced, spring of 2020, there was one seminar
) and for architecturalengineering technology programs overseen by the Accreditation Board for EngineeringTechnology (ABET). The design and construction sectors operate on a profit-driven model, yet the integration ofeconomic analysis in architectural design education remains inadequate. The existing standardsgoverning economic analysis in architectural design, both in professional practice andinstructional activities, suffer from a lack of clarity. This discrepancy is evident in theaccreditation standards set by NAAB for professional programs and ABET for architecturalengineering technology programs. NAAB requires that “SC.2 Professional Practice [1] – How the program ensures that studentsunderstand professional ethics, the regulatory
, the goal of a conference presentation is to get someone to read your paper, and you don't need to show all of the details. The goal of an oral examination by a faculty committee is to convey that you are an expert, so it is important to include some "fast ball" slides (and be prepared to get detailed if questions are asked). 8Ethical conduct of research. Ethical considerations are always present in research. The first isplagiarism. It is good to broach the topic on Day 1. Students need to know that you takeintegrity seriously. Tell them always to give credit where credit is due, and not to claim anyoneelse’s ideas as their own. Self-plagiarism is also an issue. Each
[4].An additional benefit of a project-based curriculum is the ability to emphasize dimensions ofengineering design decisions that go beyond the technical functioning of a part or component.Research has shown that engineering curriculum in the United States prioritizes technical aspectsof design problems over social dimensions, but success in the engineering workforce requires anunderstanding of the interplay between both facets [5]. In this context, “social” as a termencompasses environmental, ethical, economic, health, safety, political, and cultural factors [5].The inherent duality of social and technical factors in the solution to a materials design problemis showcased beautifully in “the dual tetrahedron” proposed by Savage et al. (see
level, meaning teachers and students were encouragedto examine the issues that are symptomatic of inequities in social power rather than scrutinize theunderlying values and beliefs that sustain their presence. We see opportunities to identify howconceptions of race, gender, and ability have shaped scientific thought and engineering practicethroughout history. Additionally, there remains a need to critically evaluate claims about thescience of human difference and analyze the complex relationships among engineering,technology, and ethical responsibility in current social contexts in which engineering ispracticed. Lastly, we would like to see more attention and detail given to presenting thecorrectives or solutions students and faculty devise to
belonging”, Arizona State University, 2007.[4] I. Villanueva, I. CAREER: Advocating for engineering through hidden curricula: A multi-institutional mixed method approach, 2017.https://nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1653140&HistoricalAwards=false[5] M. Polmear, A. Bielefeldt, D. Knight, C. Swan, & N. Canney, “Hidden CurriculumPerspective on the Importance of Ethics and Societal Impacts in Engineering Education”, 2019ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--32887.[6] S.C. Rea, & K. Shiekh, & Q. Zhu, & D. Nieusma, “The hidden curriculum and theprofessional formation of responsible engineers: A review of relevant literature”,2021 in ASEEConference Proceedings. Paper presented at 2021
,students opting for the minor will complete six courses: one course in each of four corecompetency areas, and two elective courses. The core competencies are: 1. Data Science Literacy. An introduction to data science, data ethics, and the use of data for public benefit or detriment, with emphasis on how data are used to represent marginalized and/or minority communities. 2. Mathematics in Data Science. Key lessons in statistics, linear algebra, and other math concepts essential for data science. 3. Algorithmic Thinking. Computer programming in Python or R. 4. Data Curation and Analysis. Data gathering, data visualization, data analysis, and software tools used by data scientists.To round out the minor
addition, these experts identified the need for honestengineers with unwavering integrity. More recently in 2019, the American Society of Civil Engineers(ASCE) brought together over 200 engineering educators and professionals to discuss the capabilitiesneeded by today’s civil engineers to solve society’s complex problems. One of the four major objectivesidentified as pathways to preparing engineers to meet society’s needs was to elevate professional skills toa truly equal footing with technical skills [5]. Specific skills included communication, teamwork andleadership, lifelong learning, professional attitudes, and ethical responsibilities. Thus, while most mayagree that technical prowess is the most essential characteristic of an engineer, all
, planning, scheduling, budgeting), critical thinking, self-drive andmotivation, cultural awareness in a broad sense (nationality, ethnicity, linguistic, sexualorientation) and high ethical standards, integrity, and global, social, intellectual andtechnological responsibility [3]. The focus of this paper is on some of those professional skills.Below are some examples of things that many employers look for in new engineering graduates: Leadership examples in school, at home, at work, in outside organizations, etc. Previous relevant work experience, preferably internships, co-ops, and research projects with professors. Can cogently discuss major projects, especially their capstone. Passion / interest in the company and
are prepared for project work, several lectures are givensurrounding wildlife conservation concerns, conservation technology, and human-wildlife-centered designemphasizing interdisciplinary learning objectives. Learning objectives in Module 1 include: • Review understanding of scientific processes, including human-wildlife-centered design and the scientific method • Explain animal behavior and conservation technology and their use in the context of wildlife conservation • Define technology interventions and how they can be both helpful and harmful to both human and wildlife environments • Identify examples of frugal science and community science and evaluate the ethics of their technology interventions