, particularly in regards to engineering identity, career goals, expectancy value, and others that emerge.This work is ongoing, and this work in progress paper describes the current data analysis andplans to continue to investigate these questions.MethodsAs part of a larger survey, the EDVES survey [6] was administered electronically and consistedof 38 questions Likert-like question, plus demographic questions. The Likert-like questionresponses were on a 7-point scale, from strongly disagree to strongly agree. A link was sent to allstudent enrolled in FoD three times during the school year: during the first week of fall semester2022, during finals week of fall semester 2022, and during finals week of spring semester 2023.The EDVES survey has
on Long Islandby establishing a Green Building Institute (GBI). The primary function of the GBI at FSCis to assist educators to create and implement new curricula and learning experiencesdesigned to educate and produce a workforce that will be available for employment ingreen industries, construction trades, and related enterprises1. The educators who willcollaborate in this project are university faculty from FSC, Educational OpportunityCenter instructors, adult and secondary technical instructors from ESB, and High Schoolinstructors through LI Works Green Career Academies. As a public college of appliedscience and technology founded in 1912, FSC enrolls 6,800 undergraduate students inSchools of Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, Arts
of women in the technical professions of anengineering university has a number of advantages while presenting many problems. Among themany problems are the following: (1) a lack of career advancement for women in engineeringeducation; (2) a shortage of women in administrative positions with influence in the decisionmaking process; (3) the resurgence of chauvinistic stereotypes for women; and (4) the conflictbetween family and professional life.This paper explores the impact of gender bias in the Russian academic community and assessesthe obstacles for technically trained women in the male dominated Russian university.IntroductionSince 1917 and until the end of the Soviet era, the role of women was very important in theengineering and
106 138 77% 2023 71 105 68% 2024 79 121 65%Inductive coding was used to analyze the questions students asked, and common questions andthemes were noted.FindingsFive categories of responses emerged from the coding. These categories are: • Questions about professor’s past industry experiences • Questions about professor’s current teaching career • Questions about professor’s general career and life pathway • Questions about the specific course and its operation • Questions about hobbies and personal interestsSome questions did not fit into any of these categories, and did not
a quarter of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs. Inthe last twenty years, many educators and researchers have worked to develop strategies andprograms to increase the participation of women in STEM careers. Research shows that strategicintervention at the middle school-level can have great impacts on female students’ perspectivesof careers in STEM fields. At Rowan University, the Society of Women Engineers: Engineers inTraining (SWEET) Program, a program led by engineering faculty and the students of theuniversity’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), was established to help redefinethe role of women in STEM fields. Through a series of workshops, the SWEET Programexposed middle school-aged girls to
universitycommunity a chance to learn about how they can do their part in fostering a diverse communityinside and outside of the main university campus. Various student groups provide food,education, and excitement to bring awareness to all who attend.Future Faculty Series – Held in four parts, the Future Faculty Series gives graduate students an Page 13.1293.2opportunity to explore the various options awaiting them in an academic career. Graduatestudents learn about life in research-based and teaching-based universities, how to run a researchgroup, and how to successfully obtain grants and other funding. A highly regarded program, theFuture Faculty event
AC 2008-1843: THE FIRSTE FIFTEEN YEARSJoan Kowalski, Penn State University - New Kensington Joan A. Kowalski earned both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Civil Engineering from Penn State University. In 1987, she joined the faculty at the Penn State New Kensington Campus, where she has advanced to the rank of Senior Instructor in Engineering. In 1999, she assumed the role of Program Director for the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Program. She co-founded the Females Interested in Reaching for Science, Technology and Engineering (FIRSTE) Program in 1993 and continues serving as a co-director. This program is designed to attract high school females towards nontraditional careers
researched and scientific explanations of the phenomena at hand, butexplained so that the average 6th or 7th grader (the target audience) could understand them. These twostudents were directly supervised by an undergraduate woman, co-author Collier, herself a former internin this program. The purpose of the internship program is to give young women experience in researchlaboratories under the mentorship of an Iowa State professor, thereby solidifying their interest in SEM(Science, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers. This particular research project not only provided sucha research experience for the two high school women but it also provided an internship in supervisingresearchers for the undergraduate student as well as allowing a
Paper ID #25117Communicating the Value of a Transdisciplinary Degree: Comparing andContrasting Perceptions Across Student GroupsDr. Lisa Bosman, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Bosman is an Assistant Professor in Technology Leadership and Innovation and the Program Co- ordinator for Transdisciplinary Studies in Technology. Her STEM education research interests include entrepreneurial mindset, renewable energy, competency-based learning, self-regulated learning, transdis- ciplinary education, civic engagement, and faculty professional development. She spent the first part of her career working as a manufacturing
Philosophy degree in Information Security and a Graduate Certificate in Information Security Policy at Purdue University. His dissertation work investigated the relationships of social cognitive career theory factors and cybersecurity research self-efficacy of former and current college students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Examining the relationship of active team-based learning and technology and engineering students’ research self-efficacy in a cybersecurity traineeship classAbstractThis research paper investigated the relationship of a cybersecurity active team-based learningresearch class and technology and engineering students’ research
, innovative and novel graduate education experiences, global learning, and preparation of engineering graduate students for future careers. Her dissertation research focuses on studying the writing and argumentation patterns of engineering graduate students.Dr. Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue Univer- sity and is the Inaugural Director of the Engineering Leadership Minor. She obtained a B.S. in mathemat- ics 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
mathematics in the Chicago Public School system at Orr Academy High School, an AUSL school. Arastoopour is currently working on the Nephrotex project and is interested in how new technologies are effective and increase student engagement in STEM fields.Dr. Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison Naomi C. Chesler is an Associate Professor of biomedical engineering with an affiliate appointment in educational psychology. Her research interests include vascular biomechanics, hemodynamics, and car- diac function, as well as the factors that motivate students to pursue and persist in engineering careers, with a focus on women and under-represented minorities.Dr. Cynthia M. D’Angelo, University of Wisconsin, MadisonProf
Session: 1793 Diversity in Engineering Technology: The Community College Perspective Stephen J. Kuyath, Virgil Cox UNC Charlotte, Department of Engineering Technology, Charlotte, NC / Dean, Engineering Technology, Gaston College, Dallas, NCAbstractWomen and minorities are less likely to choose careers in science, technology, engineering, andmath (STEM) as noted in a report from the National Science Foundation (NSF). An NSFsponsored consortium including Gaston College, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte(UNC Charlotte) and
Engineering Education, 2024Exploring Sense of Belonging and Self-Efficacy in Engineering: The Role of Institutional SupportAbstractNumerous studies have explored the impact of self-efficacy and a sense of belonging onSTEM career selection and persistence, fostering identity development. Institutional supportis pivotal for STEM students' academic progression and persistence. Such support includeseducational guidance, mentorship, and cultural and athletic engagement. Evidence shows thatthese services enhance students' sense of belonging and motivation and influence their self-efficacy. This is particularly vital for first-generation college students. With its substantialfirst-generation and economically disadvantaged student
internationalsettings. However, the existing literature on expatriate assignments tends to fall into veryfocused, topical groupings. While many theoretical and empirical papers have addressedindividual elements of the expatriate experience (i.e., cross-cultural training), little has been doneto consider the assignment in its entirety. This is an oversight because each "stage" of anexpatriate assignment influences other stages and ultimately affects the expatriate engineer’s orengineering manager’s career success.The model presented in this paper follows a logical approach to the expatriate assignment: Thefirm must decide whether it needs an expatriate, it must recruit a qualified candidate, and perhapsprovide training and orientation. The expatriate must move
Success (ROPES):Mitigating and Expanding Students’ Learning OpportunitiesAbstractR.O.P.E.S. is a dual enrollment initiative that was funded by the U.S. Department of Educationand aligned with the New Jersey Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund II and the CRRSAAct. It aimed to create pathways to college for high school juniors in South Jersey, focusing onfive select fields that included teacher education, music business, social services, computer scienceand engineering. The program exposed students to five career pathways, employed targetedstrategies to support underrepresented communities, and integrated social and emotional learning.This paper showcases the program's objectives, student participation, impact on South Jerseystudents, and
the relatively short duration of the program. In a broadersense, it has two-fold benefits: unlock a broader range of career possibilities and enhance theoverall economic prospects for graduates. Though the students who have a 2-year degree in handcan quickly integrate into the workforce when the necessity arises, thereby ensuring theireconomic stability, they can tap more opportunities by capturing a more comprehensiveeducation and better preparing them for successful careers in the field.This study underscores the potential economic and occupational advantages of transitioning froma 2-year to a 4-year degree to motivate a transformative shift in the field of engineeringtechnology education, ultimately empowering individuals to achieve
photovoltaic, thermophotovoltaic, and nonlinear systems using the principles of nanophotonics. KeyDr. David R. Ely, Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis Dr. David R. Ely is the Engineering Program Chair at Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette since 2013. He enjoys teaching engineering students at Ivy Tech and advising them on the different engineering career paths that best match their interests and skillHayley Joy Grisez ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Evaluation of High School Semiconductor and Microelectronics Summer Program (Evaluation)AbstractThis paper presents an overall evaluation of the READI High School Semiconductor SummerProgram, which
and studentperspectives. The goal is to foster a shared understanding of the internship programs in the industryas well as student needs, enabling the department to refine the structure of the internship course,as well as collaborate with companies and student career services, to leverage all the resources andhelp with student success.METHODOLOGYThis study used a survey-based approach to collect in-depth information from both employers andstudents involved in the construction internship programs. The methodology aims to thoroughlyunderstand the perspectives of the two major stakeholders in the internship cycle, identify the gapsbetween their expectations and experiences, and explore potentials for improvement.Employer SurveyThe employer
mostimportant of which is gender discrimination. This gender discrimination appears in this disciplinein various aspects, such as the misrepresentation of women's role in society, cultural and socialrestrictions, political and legal restrictions, and a lack of access to educational resources, facilities,suitable job opportunities for women in engineering fields, and role models [15].Although measures have been taken to reduce the gender gap, one of the most important impactsin this regard is the creation of policies aimed at creating equal educational and career opportunitiesfor women in engineering. In addition, programs such as raising awareness and studies on theexisting gender gap, promoting women's roles in science and technology, and motivating
in the number ofapplications and enrollments into engineering careers of female students as compared to theirmale counterparts. The latest statistics in the US talk of a 60% gap (i.e. 20% vs 80% female andmale enrollments respectively). Curiously enough, Puerto Rico is the one location in the Westernworld where a very rigorous 5-year engineering school attracts roughly the same female andmale enrollments to any engineering area, and significantly more females than males toIndustrial Engineering in particular. While attrition and retention issues continue to besimilar to those in other parts of the United States, the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüezstill graduates more females than males basically due to the initial enrollment numbers
estimates theeffects of climate and integration measures on career commitment. Both regression analyses findthat certain aspects of climate and integration are significantly associated with graduate studentadvancement and retention.I. IntroductionGraduate enrollments in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) reached arecord high of 455,400 students in the fall of 2002. According to the National ScienceFoundation, the number of women graduate students in STEM has increased every year for thelast twenty years and more than 40% of STEM graduate students are women [5]. As science andengineering graduate programs become more diverse, it is imperative that we know more aboutgender differences in perceptions about the climate for graduate
and science teachers.The program has expanded tremendously, with the 2010 program structured in a series of oneweek, 20-hour intensive sessions, accommodating 143 middle and high school studentparticipants, 20 peer mentors, and 21 middle and high school math and science teachers. Overthe course of the past 7 years, GEE has involved 641 middle school and high school participants,along with 100 teachers and 128 high school and college mentors. Importantly, 85% of thesegirls represent minority groups traditionally underrepresented in math, science, technology, andengineering fields.The primary goal of the GEE Program is to increase the number of girls pursuing careers inSTEM fields by offering female middle school and high school students an
AC 2012-4160: PROJECT LEAD THE WAY CONFERENCE FOR RECRUIT-ING: A SMALL-CAMPUS OUTREACH TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STU-DENTSProf. Gene L. Harding, Purdue University, Statewide Technology Gene L. Harding is an Associate Professor of electrical and computer engineering technology at Purdue University, where he has taught for nine years. He has three years of industrial experience with Agilent Technologies and more than 26 years of combined active and reserve service in the U.S. Air Force.Mr. Michael D. Sanders, Purdue University, Statewide Technology Michael D. Sanders’s career in higher education spans nearly 30 years, 22 of which were spent working for Purdue University in various positions. Sanders also served as Assistant
is grounded in social psychology, diversity science, and a social contextual framework of motivation. He studies how motivation can be supported or disrupted by the social and cultural contexts in which interests are sparked, developed, and ultimately become (or not) lifelong pursuits. He and his team utilize insights from motivation science to identify and remove institutional and social-contextual barriers that impede the development of educational and career interests for students from marginalized and historically underrepresented backgrounds. Improving equity and inclusion is at the heart of his team’s research and translational work to support research on equity and inclusion in STEM education.Prof. Satchi
Educator of the Year 2005, and the National Engineering Award in 2003, the highest honor given by AAES. In 2002 she was named the Distinguished Engineering Educator by the Society of Women Engineers. Her awards are based on her mentoring of students, especially women and underrepresented minority students, and her research in the areas of recruitment and retention. A SWE and ASEE Fellow, she is a frequent speaker on career opportunities and diversity in engineering. Page 15.147.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010An Evaluation of Academic Scholarship Programs by Program and EthnicityAbstractSince 2002
to teach 6 – 12 engineering. A notable exception is the collaboration between ProjectLead The Way and Purdue University. This PLTW model relies on the existing structure of theTechnology Education certification program and incorporates the contents of the PLTWcurriculum into its existing courses. The structure of the program is quite similar to the decadesold technology education model, which is based on the career areas of construction/architecture,communications, computers, energy/power/transportation, and manufacturing. Graduates of thisprogram are “authorized” to teach PLTW courses without having to complete a PLTW summertraining program for the courses they intend to teach.In addition, the interpretation of the core concepts of
not taken in the near future, the UnitedStates will face a serious shortage of scientists, engineers, technologists, and mathematiciansbecause high school students, especially those from underrepresented groups, are increasinglylosing interest in these subjects.1 The key in reversing this trend lies in our ability to promotescience, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects and professions in a more sociallyrelevant, real-world context and to recognize the differences in learning styles and self-efficacybetween males, females and minorities.2,3,4 As STEM teachers and school guidance counselorswill be the catalysts for introducing students to engineering and technology subjects and careers,the Teaching Engineering to Counselors and
employees. Once a strategic plan is implemented, Dan regularly meets with corporate partners to assess the impact of the plan and make necessary adjustments to maximize value to corporate partners. Dan currently works closely with companies from the energy, biotech, defense, insurance, and finance industries. Dan enjoys learning more about new technologies and the ways in which those technologies impact existing and emerging industries.Mr. David B. Ortendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute David Ortendahl currently serves as Director of Corporate Relations at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, MA. In this role he currently oversees the WPI Career Development Center ”Em- ployer Team” and actively bridges
; specifically examining the impact of team interactions and gender. Arlisa's research interest includes issues of engineering recruitment, retention, and equity in science, engineering and technology,which stems from her personal academic and professional experience as an engineer. Before returning to graduate school to pursue a Doctorate degree, she worked as an engineer in the semiconductor manufacturing industry for ten years. In her current position, Director of Learning Support Services at Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC)in Avondale,AZ, she utilizes her academic and professional background to prepare students for successful careers in the science, technology