concerns about the college experience in general andour department in particular. In addition, we have assisted another honor society oncampus by educating freshmen on the vast career opportunities of technology majors.In the future, we plan to take a leadership role in developing and sustaining a family-oriented atmosphere among the department faculty and students. The faculty in ourdepartment has strongly supported our new student recognition program. In this, we havestarted recognizing scholars who may not have the high GPA’s, but have a greatcommitment in the academic arena and have performed services to our department. Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Texas Tech
[University Name] graduate Trajectory program that you are currently in? Additional probes: Can you describe how your professional or career goals have informed your progress in your graduate program? What other factors may have influenced your academic-professional trajectory? What kinds of supports have you had access to—or felt that you needed access to and didn’t have? Q.2 Can you describe the culture and environment for your program and laboratory. How do you interact professionally with your advisor or peers in the laboratory
Hispanics graduatefrom high school prepared to begin a STEM degree program or career [3][4]. This project aimsto overcome Hispanic students’ barriers by improving both cognitive and socio-emotionaloutcomes and enhance students’ informal learning communities by: (1) increasing participants’interest and engagement with mathematics and geometry specifically, (2) increasing participants’productive dispositions toward STEM subjects, and (3) enhancing the culture and broadeningparticipation in students’ informal learning communities. The after-school activities will bemodeled on the Math Circles which are a nationally recognized outreach program which allowsteenagers to investigate interesting and fun math concepts through inquiry-based learning underthe
University. An organizational sociologist, Dr. Vican investigates the adoption and implementation of n ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 The Hidden Curriculum: Navigating Promotion and Tenure at the University of DelawareI. IntroductionThis paper reports on exploratory research that aims to support faculty as they navigatepromotion and tenure (P&T) at the University of Delaware (UD). Results from a 2020 COACHE(Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education) faculty satisfaction survey suggest aneed for improved clarity surrounding P&T standards and expectations at UD. In addition, thereis a body of literature that provides evidence for the idea that there
Paper ID #37973Use of Transfer Student Capital in Engineering and STEM Education: ASystematic Literature ReviewDr. Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University Kristin Frady is an Assistant Professor at Clemson University jointly appointed between the Educational and Organizational Leadership Development and Engineering and Science Education Departments. Her research focuses on innovations in workforce development at educational and career transitions. The context of her research emphasizes three primary areas, specifically focusing on two-year college and secondary STEM and career education, educational innovations, and the
Engineering and Computer Science (WIE/CS) is a program for allfemale students, sponsored by Motorola Solutions. It provides students with theessential support, encouragement, and the tools needed for a successful academicand professional career. The WIE/CS program incorporates a comprehensivementoring community, professional development, scholarship opportunities,academic support, STEM outreach, and social activities. 17The program offers weekly activities focused on professional development, mentoring by professional femalescientists/engineers and by senior student peers, scholarship opportunities, academic support, and socialactivities.A significant component of this
include encouraginglab assistants to attend engineering outreach events, and setting up one-on-one mentorshipsessions between experienced staff members and new hires. The lab also promotes collaborativeproblem-solving and peer-to-peer learning through team projects, which gives all the labassistants a chance at project management. By providing these opportunities, the makerspace isable to drive innovation and create a dynamic and thriving team of staff members.The Engineering Lab Team Lead ObjectivesThe Engineering Lab Team Lead for “program name retracted” at the College of Engineering isan exceptional career development position for a motivated undergraduate student interested indeveloping leadership skills in lab and personnel management. The
benefits to their career advancement [10]. Increasedretention has been reported within engineering engagement [11-13]. Improved diversity, especiallyin regard to gender, has also been documented within engagement [14-16].This paper presents an approach that builds on the prior literature to create an alternate pathwaythrough the first year in engineering that includes community-engaged learning community (LC)classes. Evidence from the experience is shared along with lessons learned.Context: First-Year CurriculumPurdue University has had a dedicated department or school responsible for the first-year ofengineering for more than 60 years [17]. All engineering students at Purdue University are requiredto complete a common first year core of classes
physical lab does notaccompany a theoretical course, as is the case for Machine Design course at University ofHartford. This is a valuable opportunity for students to build career preparation skills,specifically, since FEA is commonly used in industry for machine element design to understandthe interplay between machine elements and how to implement them in complex systems. Thesimulation project of this study is assigned to students after the theoretical concept and practiceproblems have been covered on the deflection topic. Students will then perform model setup andanalysis of deflection simulations. Later in the semester, when failure criteria for static loadingfor ductile and brittle materials are covered, students are asked to discuss their
engineering solutions. Chilton currently serves as the ABET Coordinator for USF’s Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE) program, the Faculty Advisor for USF Engineering Student Council (E-Council), and the Career Advisor for USF Society of Women Engineers (SWE).© American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com A Cultural Approach to Teaching Engineering Undergraduates TeamworkCommunication in engineering continues to be an important and widely discussed element ofengineering education. Meanwhile, the communication competencies of recent engineeringgraduates continues to be a point of contention for employers, who continue to call onengineering programs
education is hit hard due to the reality of so muchinformation available on the internet. The current environment for future engineers has threedimensions (pillars): degree, career, and success. The first of these, getting a degree remains themain most important pillar, it includes acknowledging that an engineer is ready to get a job, buildhis/her career and be a successful engineer. Any engineering degree has requirements, once theyare met, a degree is conferred upon the graduate. However, any first degree in engineering willgive the “engineer” a permit to be able to practice engineering but never to claim that he/she gotall the knowledge to make him/her an expert in the field.In this paper, the author is proposing a shift in how engineering
students.Traditional students comprise a mix of those who wanted to get a degree in Engineeringtechnology as their career goal. Another set of traditional students are also those first choseEngineering Sciences or other majors and decided to move into a more hands-on learning. Mostof the non- traditional students are working professionals who want to get a degree to enhancetheir careers or using employer tuition contribution to grow within their organization. This blendof traditional and non- traditional students changes between the day classes and the night classes.As seen above, the skills levels of these students significantly vary. They have their foundationcourses completed but have not decided their field of study yet. The ideal time to complete
highlights commonalities in studentperceptions about safety between the disciplines. Second, we will discuss the challenges andbenefits of sharing pedagogy between the disciplines. Finally, we will comment on theintegration of professional development training within the engineering laboratory and how itensures that students practice expected professional behavior rather than simply learn aboutprofessional standards.KeywordsProcess safety, laboratory pedagogies, professional skills, interdisciplinary transferIntroductionSafety education is a core professional development competency that serves the dual purpose ofkeeping students safe in the engineering laboratory and preparing them for careers in industriesthat highly value safety (e.g
Engineering Department at Rowan University from January 2017 to June 2019. During doctoral and post-doctoral research with Howard University where he earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 2015, he was involved with projects sponsored by The Boeing Company and National Science Foundation. Prior to 2011, he worked in industry as a consultant and designer at MAPNA Turbine Engineering and Manufacturing Company (TUGA), one of the main global players in the turbine industry in Asia. Mr. Shirvani is a member-at-large of the Early Career Engineering Programming Committee of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and was a 2018-19 ECLIPSE Member of the Board of Governors.Conor Xavier Ricchetti (Mechanical
://www.pmi.org/about/learn-about-pmi/what-is-project-management[2] Accessed Feb. 6, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.pmi.org/about/learn-about-pmi/who-are-project-managers[3] Accessed Feb. 5, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/project-management.html[4] Accessed Feb. 13, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/project-manager-qualities[5] S. M. Shariff et al., "Assessment of Project Management Skills and Learning Outcomes inStudents’ Projects," in 6th International Conference on University Learning and Teaching(InCULT 2012), Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 90 (2013) pp. 745 – 754.[6] P. N. Mustaro and R. Rossi, “Project Management Principles Applied in Academic
and expressed similarly across departments and discipline, however, contextsfocus on describing specific departments or disciplines. (1) Research on the retention of women in the engineering professoriate is backed by grants and funding opportunities to study the topicA key similarity across the studies was that most of them mentioned being backed by a grant oraward funding from an institution that promotes advancement of women in STEM. For example,the ADVANCE: Organizational Change for Gender Equity in STEM Academic Professions(ADVANCE) grant has allowed institutions to explore such topics as building a more supportiveclimate for women faculty in engineering [11] and barriers to career advancement and successamong women faculty in
his research, spurring student reflection and metacognitive growth, so that they may become more skillful learners. Skillful learners are capable, independent, and adaptable thinkers who are able to succeed wherever their career paths lead.Holly M Matusovich (Associate Professor) Dr. Holly Matusovich is the Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Studies in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech and a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education where she has also served in key leadership positions. Dr. Matusovich is recognized for her research and leadership related to graduate student mentoring and faculty development. She won the Hokie Supervisor Spotlight Award in 2014, received the College of
andmeasurement, schematic entry, custom cabling, basic Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design andmanufacturing, and soldering aligned to the IPC J-STD-001 (see section 2.2 – Faculty Trainingand IPC certification below). Mathematics is taught in context to electronics applicationscompletely within the program by SkyBayTech faculty, a strategy shown to be effective asalternative math pathways [3]. The program is also designed to align with the eleven elements ofhigh-quality Career Technical Education (CTE) programs as outlined by the CaliforniaDepartment of Education [4], and includes strategies to place students in job shadowing,internship, and gainful employment opportunities within local industry. Table 1 – SkyBayTech First Year
Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA in 2004. He held a postdoctoral position at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2004 to 2006. He was an Assistant Professor of the Department of Electrical Engineering at the State University of New York at Buffalo between 2006 and 2010. Currently, he is a Professor and the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA. He spent his sabbatical in ECE at the Seoul National University from July and Dec. 2017. He received the NSF Early Career Development Award (CAREER) and SUNY Young Investigator Award. He has more than 250 peer reviewed publications. He is a
© American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conferencerecognized. Many industry engineers and employers express the benefits of acquiring industrycertifications. Ricci believes “engineering certifications are a way for professionals to distinguishthemselves and to validate their experience, skill, and knowledge in a specific field” [1]. Byincorporating industry certifications into the undergraduate curriculum, Mata proposes that thesecertifications will enhance students’ educational experience and increase the value of thecurriculum [2]. Archer implies that a SolidWorks verification adds value to your resume,improves your confidence level on the job and increases your career
for future career opportunities [1], such as jobs involving datamanagement and analysis. To help fill this gap, academic libraries and other entities often offershort-format instruction on such topics, as well as in related topics, such as conducting literaturereviews, understanding the research lifecycle, and issues regarding scholarly publishing [2].Although commonly associated with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)disciplines, data analysis and related skills and knowledge have become an important componentof research in many academic fields, including humanities and social sciences [3]. If training inthese skills is not integrated into their program’s curriculum, students may be expected to learnsuch skills on their own [4
holistic narrative of theirpersonal and career experiences [6]. The criteria for admissions rely upon academic transcripts,references, résumé, short essays, and a 30-minute virtual interview.Our holistic application process is designed to eliminate biases typically found in admissionsprocesses. Applicants write short essays related to their computing goals, backgrounds andexperiences, and time commitment to the program. Our admissions goal is to take intoconsideration the students’ full experience, including their academic history, work experience,and how our program could support their plans to broaden participation in computing.Application interviews allow students to determine if our program is a good fit for their goals,learn about our
incoming graduate students and advanced undergraduates in BME orrelated disciplines including life science. The wide range of quantitative background of BMEstudents is the main factor that sets this course apart from machine learning courses traditionallytaught in other engineering and computer science programs. A significant proportion of incomingBME Masters students intend to use our BME program as a vehicle to enhance their preparationfor future careers as data scientists in the biomedical industry. With this target group in mind,this course has no prerequisite and a paramount goal of this course is to provide students anappreciation of knowing the “why” and not just the “how” in biomedical data analytics. Thecourse objectives (LOs) are
, or even anundergraduate engineering degree, since the aim therein might be to prepare students for a rangeof possible careers, and not just in profit-driven industry. However, if we consider students (manyforeign and self-funded) in engineering master’s programs, especially in fields like computerscience and industrial engineering, the goal very often is industry. Hence, while we leave a fullargument on the merits of the alignment problem for a future paper and other authors, wemaintain that the motivation to formulate, evaluate and present partial solutions to, the alignmentproblem (if found to be acute) is a worthwhile pedagogical task. It also has practical goals,allowing engineering programs in universities to justify their value in a
Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Work in progress: Creating micromoments to develop a student’s entrepreneurial mindsetIntroductionEngineering programs aim to prepare students for their careers. This includes training students tobe innovative and to adapt to fast-changing professional environments. To address this aim,many programs adopt pedagogical approaches that promote inquiry and use skill-based learning,such as entrepreneurial minded learning (EML). With the framework that was developed by theKern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) [1], EML promotes curiosity, connections,and creating value strategies, known as the 3C’s. EML encourages
, economic, environmental and ethical issues facing the development of nanomanufacturing and other emerging technologies. Her 1998 NSF Career Award is one of the first that focused on environ- mentally benign manufacturing. She also guides research on development and assessment of educational computer games where students explore environmentally benign processes and supply chains in manufac- turing. She has been recognized by Northeastern University, receiving a University-wide Excellence in Teaching Award in 2000, the President’s Aspiration Award in 2005, and a College of Engineering Excel- lence in Mentoring Award in 2015. An ELATE Fellow, Dr. Isaacs has served in numerous administrative leadership roles at Northeastern
Agricultural Education and throughout his career he hasconcentrated on curriculum development and professional training of youth, young adults, andeducators. Doug Ullrich has an EdD in Agricultural Education and has worked in past with manycurricula development and educational grants from NIFA, Texas Education Agency, etc. AshleyMorgan-Olvera is with the Texas Invasive Species Institute (TISI) located at SHSU. Throughouther ten years with TISI, she has developed invasive species education & outreach programs andworkshops to engage K-12 students through USDA-APHIS funding. Their website is beingutilized as an additional platform to disseminate information on our Agricultural BiosecurityCurriculum and interactive invasive species modules developed
sessions. The courseinstructor was from the math department and was not connected directly with the project. Thecourse description and outcomes are listed below.Course Description: An intensive review of pre-calculus mathematics for engineering students.The course will include hands-on activities and a field trip.Course Objectives: • Review pre-calculus mathematics topics. • Practice by applying pre-calculus to engineering problems. • Meet and interact with engineers at local engineering companies. • Explore campus resources (e.g., Learning Commons, Campus Wellness, Career Services).Student Feedback:Student feedback was gathered as part of an end-of-the-quarter survey and focus group sessionswith the external evaluator. Three
WorldInternational research collaborations provide important opportunities to support innovativeresearch and address the significant global challenges facing the world today. One way todevelop researchers who are both interculturally competent and able to navigate global researchnetworks within their field is to provide international research experiences for students. Priorwork has indicated that such experiences lead to a wide range of learning outcomes includingintercultural competence, research skills, personal development, and, importantly, a newperspective on their career goals and trajectory [1]–[6]. However, in the midst of the COVID-19pandemic, international collaborations and programs for students faced challenges in continuingtheir typical
and high school students with racially minoritized backgrounds, theCatalyzing Inclusive STEM Experiences All Year Round (CISTEME365) initiative aimsto better understand practices that increase students' motivation and capacities in pursuitof careers in STEM fields. Overall, the project aims to develop transformative paradigmsfor advancing interests, self-efficacy, abilities, and pathways in STEM with a set of threeinterconnected strategies. • School-based teams of classroom teachers and academic advisors participate in year-round professional learning experiences focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM, as well as a project-based electrical engineering curriculum. • Participating schools receive resources and