powerdistance it would be expected that students have the same cultural traits. However,different results will likely be reached that open the door to further research to explorethe reasons for the results within the university.The Universidad San Francisco de Quito, a private university located in Quito, wasfounded in 1988 as the first liberal arts university in Latin America, however, it was notuntil 1955 that it obtained official recognition from the Ecuadorian government[18],[27]. According to the QS University Ranking, USFQ is ranked #1 in Ecuador and#60 in Latin America [28]. About six thousand undergraduate students are enrolled eachyear and about five hundred are graduates in the same time frame. The Ecuadorianuniversity has a minority program
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to the private sector, but also for enabling the near-term success of students who graduate from the program.Entrepreneurial Board The dual-degree program's start-up involved the cooperation of 20 public and privatepartners, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), large corporations, smallstart-up corporations, and state and local officials. Selected members of these partners(Table 1) were involved in the following activities: ≠ evaluating student projects and advising the student teams; ≠ offering the student teams technical and business expertise; ≠ contributing intellectual property (ORNL alone has a portfolio of over 1000 patents) and project ideas; ≠ serving as guest lecturers in graduate product
AC 2011-1541: ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HOWPEOPLE LEARN FRAMEWORK THROUGH DIRECT CLASSROOM OB-SERVATION IN SELECTED FOOD ENGINEERING COURSESlourdes gazca, American University in Puebla, Mexico Lourdes Gazca is Science, Engineering, and Technology Education Ph.D. Student at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. She teaches mathematics and statistics related courses. Her research inter- ests include faculty development, active and cooperative learning, and creating effective learning environ- ments.Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas PueblaEnrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla Enrique Palou is Director, Center for Science, Engineering, and Technology Education; and Professor
, roads, decision making, algorithms).Transportation students can gain deep understanding of these subsystems with well-designedgames and educational modules. Our experience indicates that students’ learning is improvedwhen the material taught is stimulating to students’ curiosity and competitiveness. Past researchhas recognized the need to deliver transportation engineering education in appropriate ways for anew generation of students, including the development and implementation of summerworkshops [14] and games [15]. This research showed the potential of outreach through theincrease of interest among high school students in transportation careers and the increase ofawareness of traffic engineering issues. However, these efforts focused on
interdisciplinary team that focuses on helping STEM instructors integrate writing into their courses, and that helps departments integrate writing across under- graduate curricula.Megan Mericle, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Megan Mericle is a PhD student in Writing Studies. She is a member of a research team focused on writing in STEM, where she works with faculty to develop and implement learning objectives for writing in undergraduate science and engineering courses. In her own work, she focuses on disciplinary identity as well as communication practices in citizen science.Nicole Turnipseed, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Nicole Turnipseed is a PhD candidate in the Department of English and the Center
AC 2007-316: ASSESSING ENGLISH-AS-A-SECOND-LANGUAGE MIDDLESCHOOL STUDENTS' ABILITY TO LEARN ENGINEERING CONCEPTSPaul Klenk, Duke University Paul A. Klenk, Ph.D., is a Visiting Scholar at Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, developing K-12 engineering education programs. He received a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from the Pratt school of Engineering at Duke University in 2006. He is the Duke Project Director for the TeachEngineeirng Digital Library Project at Duke, and was formerly the Graduate Student Coordinator for the Techtronics After-School Program at Rogers-Herr Middle School in Durham, NC. In addition to his K-12 outreach work, he has researched
collaborative or team work. Students rarely challenge the integrity ofinstruction by the instructors leading to the lack of interactive relations vital to creativity andinnovation. The curriculum is highly structured and there is little room to take liberal arts orinterdisciplinary courses to broaden their education. Not enough emphasis is placed onprofessional competencies which are important for today’s engineers competing in a globalmarket. Accreditation as a relatively new phenomenon in the developing countries face thechallenge of ensuring quality based on standards while also facilitating innovations in education.There is a lack of resources for upgrading laboratories, shortage of trained teachers to teacheffectively and make the course
- tional environment through the use of collaborative learning, problem-based and project-based learning, classroom interaction, and multiple representations of concepts.Dr. Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University Clifford Whitfield graduated from the Ohio State University with B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in aerospace engineering and is currently working as a Lecturer-B.E. and a Senior Research Associate for the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department and the Engineering Education Innovation Center’s First-year Engineering program at the Ohio State University.Miss Jintana Nina Phanthanousy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Nina Phanthanousy is currently pursuing her master’s degree in mechanical
corresponding insights thatdescribed successful implementation of experiential learning that might serve as considerationfor future implementation for engineering educators and researchers. These four key insightsinclude: 1.) Relevance and collaboration with stakeholders, students, academe, industry, andsociety, 2.) Students engagement and ownership, 3.) Scaffolding and integration across levels,and 4.) Importance of assessment.IntroductionWhile experiential learning has long been considered part of engineering education since themid-1950s [1] systematic review articles have been limited in their scope and coverage years.One of the most comprehensive studies documenting experiential learning in engineeringeducation was published in 1976 by Harrisberger
other (teaming), and their prospective major. Grand Challenge Research Poster Day: Like the E101 design project promotes student connectedness through a team research project focused on the NAE Grand Challenges. Celebration of Graduation Event: In the College of Engineering at NC State University individual departments hold graduation ceremonies. This event serves as the College’s year-end event, which includes Order of the Engineer and Pledge of the Computing Professional ceremonies. Faculty, administration, alumni join graduates and guests in this college convocation event. Engineering Career Fair: The College of Engineering hosts the semi-annual job fair for students in the college and beyond. This fair, open to the general
address this issue. There also seem to be stark differences between industry and academia in work andlearning cultures. Teamwork and cooperation are not often highly valued and rewarded inacademia in the ways that they are in industry. "The culture of academia for students is characterized by competition. Students are placed in large classrooms with curved grading systems that discourage collaboration and information sharing…This contrast in cultures, from academia where students are viewed as receivers of information from faculty and collaboration is discouraged by the competitive culture and few opportunities for formal interaction exist, to corporations, where employees utilize each others' knowledge
University. She obtained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Primary research projects explore the preparation of engineering doctoral students for careers in academia and industry and the development of engineering education assessment tools. She is a NSF Faculty Early Career (CAREER) award winner and is a recipient of a Presidential Early Career
is ampleopportunity for students working on different parts of the projects to communicate and share ideas.Furthermore, Microsoft Teams platform was used to facilitate constant/daily communication andcontent sharing among students and between students and advisors. Another goal of the project isto promote life-long learning and exploration of new areas. Because lower-level (and even upper-level) students have no previous experience in requisite practical skills like electrical/electronicsystems of drones or moderately complex CAD design, the faculty identify and provide access toonramp tutorials. For example, for drone electronics and design, the faculty mentors guided newparticipating students through an online drone course, which covers
the sciences.Dr. Jean S Larson, Arizona State University Jean Larson, Ph.D., is the Educational Director for the NSF-funded Engineering Research Center for Bio- mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics (CBBG), and Assistant Research Professor in both the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment and the Division of Educational Leadership and Innovation at Arizona State University. She has a Ph.D. in Educational Technology, postgraduate training in Computer Systems Engineering, and many years of experience teaching and developing curriculum in various learning environments. She has taught technology integration and teacher training to undergrad- uate and graduate students at Arizona State University
they face academic challenges?RQ2 What is the relationship between their mindset/grit and reason for leaving the program?And what reasons do students provide for leaving the program?RQ3 What are the internal and external challenges that students face throughout the program?Intervention & ParticipantsParticipantsThe PWS program selected 10 students in fall 2021 as the first cohort and another 9 students infall 2022 as the second cohort among the academically talented high school candidates withfinancial needs pursuing engineering or computing-related degrees. The first cohort (N=10) ofparticipants included 8 females, 3 first generation, 2 Pell-eligible, 2 underrepresented minorities,and 1 neurodiverse. The second cohort (N=9) of
activities and discussions students will build an understanding of the ties between multiple disciplines. To identify these ties, students will engage in activities that build participation and questioning strategies for workshops and lectures, problem finding, analogical and metaphorical thinking, and collaboration in multiple formats. The collaboration of students, faculty, and visiting artists will encourage students to explore their own interests as they are situated within the boundaries of disciplines and provide strategies to create and innovate within and among disciplines.As a central element of the course, students engage in Lerman’s Critical Response Processfeedback with peers to promote
to engineering. In recent years, some scholars have proposed ways toovercome this disengagement, for example Jon Leydens and Juan Lucena’s (2018) “Engineeringfor Social Justice Criteria.” However, little research has been conducted to trace how engineeringstudents are taking up these programs.This paper builds on an NSF-funded ethnographic study of cultural practices in a Science,Technology, and Society (STS) program that serves 1st and 2nd year engineering students [6, 22-23]. That research study sought to answer: How does this program cultivate engineering students'macro-ethical reasoning about science and technology? Radoff and colleagues [6] identified foursalient ways that students described the cultural practices of the STS program: 1
Elisabeth Kames is a graduate student pursuing her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Dynamic Systems- Robotics and Controls. She graduated with her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in May 2015. Her research is focused in the field of Automotive Engineering under the advisement of Dr. Beshoy Morkos.Dr. Beshoy Morkos, Florida Institute of Technology Beshoy Morkos is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology where he directs the STRIDE Lab (SysTems Research on Intelligent Design and Engineering). His engineering design research focuses on developing computational represen- tation and reasoning support for managing complex system
biosensorrequire the cooperation of professors and graduate students in biology, chemistry, computerscience, electrical and computer engineering, and mathematics.To mirror the practice of this interdisciplinary research students participating in this study werechallenged to design and test “sensing” related problems of their choice. For example, teams made up of math, anatomy/physiology, and engineering and technology students designed bicycle helmets fitted with sensors to test impact absorption and collect data related to helmet materials and design
provides less detailed data andthus is not suitable for exploration of complex issues. Since most all of the research studies reviewed in thispaper have applied this method to measure various characteristics of engineering students, examples will not belisted here.2.3.2. Data analysis methods 7This section provides an overview of the data analysis methods used in current literature studying themeasurement of the characteristics of engineering students.Logistic regression. This method is often used in research studying prediction of college enrollment, retentionand graduation (Besterfielf-Sacre, et. al., 1997; 1998; Wong-Moller &
Chemical Engineering Department of the University of Utah. She received a B.S. in Chemistry from Utah State University and an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah. Her current research is focused on the development and improvement of electro- chemical sensors for disease diagnosis by breath. Her interest in support for diversity and special interest groups inspired her collaboration on this project.Mr. Michael Scott Sheppard Jr., Arizona State University Michael Scott Sheppard is a graduate research associate pursuing a Master of Science degree in Engineer- ing and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems and Design at Arizona State University. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
beach.Ms. Connie Syharat, University of Connecticut Constance M. Syharat is a Ph.D. student and Research Assistant at the University of Connecticut as a part of two neurodiversity-centered NSF-funded projects, Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (NSF:RED) ”Beyond Accommodation: Leveraging Neurodiversity for Engineering Innovation” and In- novations in Graduate Education (NSF:IGE) Encouraging the Participation of Neurodiverse Students in STEM Graduate Programs to Radically Enhance the Creativity of the Professional Workforce”. In her time at the University of Connecticut she has also has served as Program Assistant for an summer pro- gram in engineering for middle school students with ADHD. Previously, she spent
and professional devel- opment for stakeholders in K-12 education, higher education, and Corporate America. Her research is focused upon the use of mixed methodologies to explore significant research questions in undergraduate, graduate, and professional engineering education, to integrate concepts from higher education and learn- ing science into engineering education, and to develop and disseminate reliable and valid assessment tools for use across the engineering education continuum.Dr. Benjamin Ahn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Benjamin Ahn is a Postdoctoral Associate with the MIT-SUTD Collaboration Office at MIT. His research interests include identifying effective mentoring skills in higher
graduation) is double among transfer studentscompared to students who entered as freshman. Consequently, transfer studentsdisproportionately lack the family knowledge resource necessary to form realisticexpectations. Researchers have shown that students successfully navigate through transfershock when they are more transfer ready. Transfer readiness is impacted by counseling,advice from students and faculty, and an understanding of the academic requirements of thenew institution [11]. Another prominent factor impacting students’ success in four year completion aftertransfer is integration into the social aspects of the new institution. This social integrationincludes participation in clubs, organizations, and events of different cultures
explaining to other students about their choice and rationale. 4. Carry out the necessary research and analysis and generate possible solutions. Students are reminded by the instructor “not to aim too high” at this stage. It is essential to make the core of the project working before adding on optional packages. Time limit of the laboratory usually prevents students from creating a very comprehensive system. They need to learn to generate reasonably good solutions within a deadlineWe also encourage and promote cooperative learning15,16,17 by involving students working inteams to accomplish a common goal. Specifically, student groups are formed to conduct labs.Each group has a leader and two or three team members. Early on
support one or more strategies throughout the academic program Figure 3. The strategy for teaching and learning creativity/innovation could be embedded in undergraduate and graduate curricula.As suggested by Figure 3, the strategy includes explaining the need forcreativity/innovation to first-year students, providing them with some neurosciencebasics, and introducing them to a subset of tools and basic, mostly hypotheticalapplications. This introduction to creativity/innovation could occur primarily within andas a small part of an exploring engineering, introduction to engineering, or similarpreferably first-semester course. Of course, the Need, Neuroscience, and Tools elementsof the strategy could be mentioned in other
and Power Systems, Industrial Automation and Control system. As part of HBCU-ECP project he teaches EE and non-EE students how to utilize the board for in class experiments and other design projects. He is also currently doing a collaborative research with a local industry in smart grid. Dr. Osareh can be reached at osareh@ncat.eduDr. Lisa D. Hobson, Prairie View A&M University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Paper ID #19862Dr. Lisa Hobson is Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at Prairie View A&M University andhas served in the professorate since 1999. She holds a Ph. D. in
DiegoMinju Kim, University of California, San DiegoZongnan Wang, University of California, San DiegoDr. Nathan Delson, eGrove Education ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Implementing Oral Exams in Engineering Classes to Positively Impact Students’ Learning 1. IntroductionAssessment is key to students’ learning and effective educational improvement [1]. This isparticularly critical in engineering, as a key objective of engineering education is teachingstudents how to apply scientific principles, how to reason about problems and how to thinkcritically. Unfortunately, prior research has shown that many students often resort to memorizingprocedures or processes, i.e., “plug and
. She explores how the integration of school safety strategies with disciplinary practices, often under zero-tolerance policies, blurs the lines between them, suggesting that both are byproducts of the school-to-prison pipeline.Dr. Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers Roberta Rincon, Ph.D., is the Director of Research and Impact for the Society of Women Engineers. She is responsible for overseeing the research activities for the organization, including collaborative research projects with external researchers and dissemination of SWE research through academic conferences, the SWE Research website, and the annual SWE State of Women in Engineering magazine issue. She is the Principal Investigator for the NSF