of a novel faculty teaching evaluation process with directengagement of student and industry review teams; (3) the launch of a new course series,Professional Formation of Engineers 1, 2, and 3 to provide electrical engineering students withprofessional skills and career development guidance to broaden their education experience andsupport them in better understanding their discipline and potential future careers; (4) Study ofthe impact of action-state orientation on student success. An overarching theme for the project isthat the new completely connected department model will engage all stakeholders in sharing theresponsibility to empower students to Take Responsibility to Understand Engineering (TRUE).INTRODUCTION The department of
zero-credit-hour course entitledBMEN 399: Engineering Professional Development as a requirement of graduation. Studentsmust participate in an approved high-impact engineering-centric experience or activity that iscommensurate with a junior or senior undergraduate level. Appendix Table 2 illustratesrepresentative high-impact experiences available to undergraduate students. To receive credit forthe high-impact experience, students must demonstrate proof of participation (documentationrequired varies based on the experience) and submit a two-page reflection assignment. Thereflection assignments from the cohort of students were analyzed for five types of engineering-centric activity experienced: career enrichment experience, clinical immersion
experiences outside of classrooms have an increasedinterest in STEM and a desire to pursue STEM careers [2]. Middle school years are prime years of career awareness, especially when students seeadults in STEM careers; it resonates with them and piques their interest [3,4]. Moreover, whenstudents engage in authentic hands-on activities and can see applications of STEM in their lives,it further motivates them to pursue STEM careers [3]. Therefore, keeping the research in mind,Introduction to Research and Innovative Design in Engineering (iRIDE) was initiated in thespring of 2019 for middle school students as an after-school extracurricular club followed by asummer academy to stimulate their interest in engineering. Using an asset-based
experiences, community cultural wealth, and examining URM student’s STEM career decision- making process and STEM identity development.Karla Alejandra Ayala , University of Texas at El Paso Karla Ayala is currently an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Com- puter Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso. Karla strives to get a concentration in Computer Engineering to be at the forefront on the integration of hardware and software for future technologies that can better enhance the user experience. Currently she is an undergraduate Support Assistant at the Under Graduate Learning Center in UTEP; where Karla serves as the Gaia Maker Space training team-lead, providing software
, and counseling a lessexperienced person (a mentee) to help them develop skills and realize their dreams (Eby et al. 2007; Kram1983). Professional development skills are the interpersonal skills acquired when continuing educationand career training within the workforce (Antley, 2020). Having these skills can help people develop newskills, stay up-to-date on current trends, and advance their careers. Mentorship is present in science,technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) contexts through operationalized careersupport (e.g., career guidance, skill development) and psychosocial support (e.g., role modeling) that iscatered toward mentee talent expansion (Byars-Winston, Dahlberg, 2019). Effective mentorship cancomplement other
knowledge-based economy. In order to achieve this goal Botswana has tocontend with two major factors; One is the improved teaching and learning of science,technology, engineering, and mathematics content (STEM) content (Kennedy & Odell,2014) and the other factor is the lack of women participants in STEM careers for Botswana(Koketso, 2015). With its combination of economic success and social development unique tomany African states, Botswana has been hailed as an African developmental state (Hillbom,2011). Consequently, Botswana lays claim to the continent’s oldest continuous democracy andboasts one of the world’s fastest growing economies. These factors contribute to a political andsocial environment conducive to technological advances and
Counseling and Educational Psychology New Mexico State University IntroductionIn the early 1980’s Congress requested that the National Science Foundation (NSF) provideeducational and professional development opportunities for people of color, women, and peoplewith disabilities pursuing a career in the sciences and engineering [1]. Although the number ofunderrepresented groups pursing degrees and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) is increasing – the number of people from underrepresented communities,such as Hispanic or Latino, as well as women, remains unequal [2].Engineering is a STEM domain in which underrepresented groups continue to remain
Theory states that students are more motivated to pursue a career when theybelieve the profession affords the values that they personally endorse. Goal-Congruity furthercategorizes value into two forms, agency (wealth, prestige, power), and prosocial (working withand helping others, benefitting society). In our study, we focus on the often-overlookedprosocial value. This type of value system is important for two reasons. First, with theubiquitous nature of technology in the modern world, the consequence of engineering decisionscan have a devastating impact on society, often in the aggregate over time. Considering thesocietal impact within the engineering decision making process can benefit the sustainability andaccessibility of new technologies
of industry advisory boards, career fairs, apprenticeship and student work experience programs. As a Dean, Mr. Abina manages multiple academic programs including Math, Engineering, Mecomtronics, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Machine Technology, Electronics Technology, Electricity, Engineering Drafting, Air Conditioning, Heating and Environmental Control and Office of Vocational Educational. His responsibilities include but not limited to program development and planning, capital and instructional budget review, evaluation of facilities and equipment, preparation of class schedules, supervision of organization and operation of vocational advisory committees, coordination of curriculum
nuclearenergy to raise awareness of nuclear power and its related issues in security, safety, and nuclearenvironmental protection.Course modules are developed to supplement a required freshman engineering course GEEN 100Engineering Design and Ethics (Introduction to Engineering). The modules give an overview ofnuclear engineering to students to broaden their career options. Two new elective courses arebeing developed. An engineering elective is for engineering seniors on nuclear energy andnuclear engineering. It is intended to prepare students for the workforce and/or graduate studiesin the nuclear engineering field. The second elective is for all majors, and it will focus on energyfor America's future, covering nuclear energy among other alternatives
Self-efficacy in the Prediction of Academic Performance of Engineering Students Chun-Ling Huang Mechanical Engineering Department Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA 70813 AbstractAs a result of the eruption of technological advances, careers in the fields of engineeringhave become areas of high employment opportunities and this trend is expected to remainstrong in the future (National Center for Educational Statistics, 1996). Engineering skillsare now considered basic tools for acquiring knowledge, managing systems, and solvingcomplex problems in our society. The influence of
the bridge program in the comingyear as effective as possible, the project team interviewed current engineering graduate studentsat Purdue whose undergraduate degree is from an MSI or other relatively small school, to learnwhat challenges they faced when making the transition from a small, minority-serving institutionto a large, majority institution.During conversations with faculty members at MSIs and with URM students participating in thefirst year of the summer undergraduate research program, it became clear that the end of thejunior year was too late to introduce students to the idea of pursuing a graduate degree andfaculty career in engineering. By that time, most of the top students had already participated incorporate internships or
their careers. We recently havelaunched a graduate program in Logistics, Trade and Transportation at our university. We foundsome practices that are really effective in building curriculum, program delivery, and programimprovement. This paper shares those best practices in logistics and transportation education inthe US. Page 26.872.2Defining best practicesA best practice is a strategy or method that has reliably demonstrated results better than thoseattained with different means, and that is utilized as a benchmark. Likewise, a "best" practice candevelop to wind up better as upgrades are found. It is also considered as a business
of Educators Deb Newberry, Dakota County Technical College/Nano-LinkThe focus of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technology Educational (ATE) Divisionis to create technician level employees to meet the needs of today’s workforce.Acknowledging that students often make career decisions before entering college, ATE programs includean aspect of career path development and outreach to students in grades 7 through 12. Nano-Link: Centerfor Nanotechnology Education has chosen to focus on educators in these grade levels as the conduit to thestudent population. For use by educators, since 2008, Nano-Link has created modularized content for theinfusion of nanoscale science, applications, technology and career options into
postsecondary educational institutionsto better prepare them for a successful transition to postsecondary education and career [2]. Inaddition, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs, especiallyengineering and technology, in the United States are expected to grow nearly twice as fast asother fields by 2024 [3]. An increasing number of jobs at all levels require knowledge ofmathematics and science. Hence, STEM education is crucial to the ultimate success of our youngpeople. Several reports have linked K-12 science and math education to continued economicgrowth in the United States. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of both interested and adequatelyprepared K-12 students, especially among minority youth and young women [1
Offered (Cisco Academy with Certified Cisco Academy Instructors) digital and microprocessor systems, computer technologies, hardware, software and computer networking Enterprise systems, wireless communications, power distribution; computer programming, storage, servers, and project management. Program InformationNCAT & Verizon Foundation Parentship5th Consecutive Summer & Academic Year Program3rd Grant Cycle$300,000 grant for 2019-2020Goal: Expose students to STEM Majors, Careers, Technologies, EntrepreneurshipNCAT Culture: Innovation, Mentoring, Exploration & Brotherhood 7 2019 Summer Program
professional fields. Since 2003, with a seed grant from TheWomen in Technology (WIT) Project (a statewide workforce development initiative funded in partby the U.S. Departments of Labor, Agriculture and Education), isisHawaii’s One+One eMentoringProgram has provided support early in the education process, targeting pre-college female studentsseeking non-traditional careers in science and technology.This paper will discuss how isisHawaii and WIT effectively built upon available eMentoring models,including presidential award-winning MentorNet, to develop community-based, culturallyappropriate and cost-effective programming that would have positive career implications forHawaii’s girls and women. As it follows the One+One program from inception through
awarded by President Obama the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in 2011. Her award citation read ”for outstanding research into how early experiences can lead children to pursue engineering later in life and for working with teach- ers from diverse schools to develop new teaching materials and methods that can help students become innovative and more technologically literate.” The PECASE is ”the highest honor bestowed by the US Government on Science and Engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research career.” Dr Evangelou’s research group is actively involved in research into early childhood antecedents of engineering thinking, developmental factors in
Education Innovation Center The Ohio State Univer- sity Columbus, OH 43210 Rogers.693@osu.edu Rogers joined the university in October, 2008 bringing with him 35 years of industrial experience. His career includes senior leadership roles in engineering, sales, and manufacturing in robotics, electron- ics, sensors, and controls industries. Throughout his career, Rogers has developed products using an innovative process consisting of multidisciplinary teams focused on understanding customer needs and converting them to commercially viable products and services. He brings this experience to the university where he leads the effort in developing company-sponsored, product-oriented Capstone design programs. As part of the
Paper ID #6806Florida’s Model for Industry-Technical Education PartnershipsDr. Marilyn Barger, National Science Foundation ATE Centers Dr. Marilyn Barger is the Principal Investigator and Executive Director of FLATE, the Florida Regional Center of Advanced Technological Education, funded by the National Science Foundation and housed at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida since 2004. FLATE serves the state of Florida as its region and is involved in outreach and recruitment of students into technical career pathway; has produced award winning curriculum design and reform for secondary and post-secondary Career
Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives.Dr. Terri L. Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Terri Talbert-Hatch Dr. Terri Talbert-Hatch is the Assistant Dean for Student Services in the School of Engineering and Tech- nology, IUPUI. In this position she is responsible for recruitment of undergraduate students, scholarships, career services, and the schools residential based learning communities which include two apartment buildings on campus and one floor in the newest residence hall on campus – IUPUI Tower. She is the faculty advisor to the school’s Student Council and the Society of Women Engineers student organization but, also supports all the school’s student organizations. Dr. Talbert-Hatch
aimed at increasing the number and diversity of students in pathways toengineering careers. This paper describes an effort to address these goals by adapting EPICS, anationally recognized project-based, service-learning university program, to the high school andmiddle school environments. Preliminary data from 60 high schools in 11 states with over 2200students indicates that this program is having an impact on students’ interest in and their views ofengineering. However, students’ academic and career choices are influenced by a number offactors. Building on previous studies which have investigated pathways to and throughengineering, this study uses Social Cognitive Career Theory to explore students’ experiences inthe program, and how these
Session 2392 Laboratory Workshop for Mothers and Daughters Neda Fabris California State University, Los Angeles ABSTRACT During the last two years I have organized and conducted two six week workshops for female highschool students and their mothers at California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), to awakentheir interest in engineering careers. In this paper I am describing the project and discussing theresults obtained. INTRODUCTIONIn an increasingly technology-and engineering-oriented
learning environments and supporting engineering students.Prof. Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University Tamara J. Moore, Ph.D., is a Professor in the School of Engineering Education, University Faculty Scholar, and Executive Co-Director of the INSPIRE Institute at Purdue University. Dr. Moore’s research is centered on the engineering design-based STEM integration in K-12 and postsecondary classrooms. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Using Contexts Within Assessments to Increase Student Exposure to MicroelectronicsIntroductionThis First-Year Engineering complete paper describes a study using curricular context in arequired course to expose students to a specialized engineering career field
Forms of Community Cultural Wealth 1 ethodsMTo address our research questions, we interviewed 19 graduate students across six Humanitarian Engineering programs, all identifying as students of color or from low- or middle-income countries. We conducted four interviews with each student across two years, following IRB 21-0207. Interviews focused on participants' educational experiences, career aspirations, and perspectives on social justice and how their identity influenced each item. For instance, students were asked general questions like “Describe the story of what led you to your current career goals” and CCW
studentsare able to realize the dream of going abroad. Using German as an example, this paper will outline how students can both stay on-trackin their engineering curriculum and gain valuable work and study abroad experience in thesummer which will help them in their job search and in their careers beyond graduation.Programs discussed will include RISE (Research in Science and Engineering) of the DAAD(German Academic Exchange Service), in which students receive paid fellowship positions inuniversity doctoral laboratories, CDS (Carl Duisberg Society), in which students work in paidinternships in offices in their field at companies such as Porsche and Siemens, and ICE(International Cooperative Education), in which students complete paid
successful. The workshop will also look at some of the common mistakes a new recruiting operation falls into. You will leave this workshop with many tools, including: how to hire a good recruitment team, how to find good prospective students, how to successfully work a career fair and increase your booth attendance, what prospective students want to hear in a presentation, how to make a successful recruitment phone call, what a tour should include, how to develop a successful correspondence plan, and how to keep track of the prospective student information and contacts.
An Innovative Outreach Program on Mechanical Contracting for College-Bound High School StudentsFatih Oncul, Ph.D.1, Marty Drobny2, Melvin Lewis, M.S.3, Faruk Apaydin, M.S.,P.E4,Fairleigh Dickinson University offers innovative weekend outreach program onMechanical Contracting to college-bound high school students. The program isgenerously sponsored by Mechanical Contracting Association of New Jersey (MCA-NJ).Lectures are half-day long and expanded to ten Saturdays. High school students areintroduced to Mechanical Contracting related careers and subjects such as; HeatingVentilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), product piping, steam piping and energyconservation. Students are also involved in hands-on
world problem solving via innovative creativemeasures. The overall objectives of the program are to:• Provide exposure to engineering careers and make engineering more relevant to middle school educators,• Ensure that teachers are academically prepared to successfully integrate engineering content into their existing curriculum,• Support teachers and students in exploring and understanding engineering content in K-12 education through professional development activities, and• Serve as a national model for other undergraduate institutions in integrating engineering content in K-12 education.This is the first Rowan initiative to integrate engineering content in the middle schoolcurriculum and train teachers regarding
LEGO ROBOTS COMPETITION FOR HIGH, MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY SHOOLS IN WV Wei Cao West Virginia University Peggy Vance WV Logan County District Education DepartmentAbstract West Virginia University has sponsored and hosted the Lego RobotsCompetition for High, Middle and Elementary Schools in WV since 2003. Thisannual event is attempting to promote students from high, middle and elementaryschools in careers in MSET (Math, Science, Engineering and Technology). Since 2003, this event has been attracting enthusiastic interests from k-12schools, government education agents, education foundations and industry. Everyyear there were