Abstract At the time the decision was made to discontinue funding to the NSF engineering educatio... more Abstract At the time the decision was made to discontinue funding to the NSF engineering education coalitions, data in support of the impact of the coalitions were unavailable. Since then, whether an institution was a member of a coalition has been an important variable in many engineering education studies. In this panel session and paper, we present the results of three such studies and invite the audience to assess the strength of the evidence.
Abstract: Teamwork, and interdisciplinary teamwork in particular, are increasingly recognized as ... more Abstract: Teamwork, and interdisciplinary teamwork in particular, are increasingly recognized as an important part of engineering education. Engineering educators have therefore taken an interest in employing and studying teamwork in their curriculum. Yet much of their scholarship has focused on documenting student and faculty experiences of teamwork and describing programs and courses only.
The importance of assessment in engineering education has been on a steep rise for more than a de... more The importance of assessment in engineering education has been on a steep rise for more than a decade because of accreditation requirements for data-driven decisions on improvements in courses and curricula. This increased emphasis on classroom assessment has not, however, resulted in a noticeable improvement in the quality of the evaluation plans in proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for course and curriculum development or for engineering education research.
Amy E. Slaton is an associate professor of history at Drexel University, focusing on the history ... more Amy E. Slaton is an associate professor of history at Drexel University, focusing on the history and sociology of science and science, technology, and society. Following her initial book on technology and workforce development in recent US history, she presents this second piece which focuses on the dearth of African Americans in engineering education and the engineering labor market over the last 70 years.
This year FIE2006 had over 880 papers/presentations submitted for consideration. The final confer... more This year FIE2006 had over 880 papers/presentations submitted for consideration. The final conference program contains 427 paper/presentations. The FIE2006 Program Committee wishes to thank the following 489 individuals for acting as abstract/paper reviewers. The program committee asked these individuals to help control the quality of the presentations at this year's conference by reviewing the submissions for FIE2006. Their outstanding effort has helped maintain the high standard that has become the reputation of each FIE conference.
Abstract In many countries and regions, engineering education research is emerging as a distinct ... more Abstract In many countries and regions, engineering education research is emerging as a distinct field of activity. A variety of local and regional networks are also now forming to connect faculty interested in engineering education research, and calls are being made to build “global capacity” and “global community” in the field.
The theoretical foundations of our work are broadly informed by the sociology of science. More sp... more The theoretical foundations of our work are broadly informed by the sociology of science. More specifically, institutional approaches to science studies help us theorize and understand the large-scale patterns and structures of science, including in temporal and spatial/geographic terms (Hess, 1997, Ch. 3). Our analysis also draws three theoretical insights from Fujigaki (1998).
Abstract–Faculty-led experiential study abroad is an increasingly popular vehicle for internation... more Abstract–Faculty-led experiential study abroad is an increasingly popular vehicle for internationalizing STEM education. However, STEM faculty can lack the necessary knowledge and experience to lead study abroad programs, and may be reluctant to get involved. At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, half of all STEM undergraduates complete interdisciplinary research projects abroad under faculty guidance, and over 25% of STEM faculty have some level of involvement in offcampus project programs.
Abstract Within many traditional disciplines, international collaborations have developed around ... more Abstract Within many traditional disciplines, international collaborations have developed around specific research areas. But since engineering education research is a relatively new field of activity, few international research collaborations in this area have yet emerged. As engineering becomes more global, these types of collaborations are increasingly important, especially to promote continued innovation in engineering education and ensure the employability and mobility of engineering graduates.
ABSTRACT The ability to work in independent and interdisciplinary teams is increasingly demanded ... more ABSTRACT The ability to work in independent and interdisciplinary teams is increasingly demanded by industry. However, research on interdisciplinary teams in academic settings, whether focused on learning or research, remains scarce. The purpose of this study was to understand how one interdisciplinary graduate research team functions, with the aim of eventually providing recommendations for facilitating similar teams.
Abstract One of the challenges for engineering professors is providing realistic design projects ... more Abstract One of the challenges for engineering professors is providing realistic design projects for their students to work on. Since 2007, Engineers Without Borders, Australia (EWBA) has coordinated a national first year engineering design challenge for students attending Australian universities. The EWB Challenge offers students the opportunity to work in a team on a real world problem aiming to improve conditions in a disadvantaged community.
ABSTRACT: We report results from three international engineering education workshops held in Aust... more ABSTRACT: We report results from three international engineering education workshops held in Australia, the Netherlands and the UK in 2009. In order to foster international engineering education research collaborations and community building, the authors organised workshops on e-learning, gender and diversity, and problem/project-based learning. We begin by reviewing literature on successful research collaborations.
Abstract: Over the last 20 years, significant investments (individual, institutional, state, and ... more Abstract: Over the last 20 years, significant investments (individual, institutional, state, and federal) have been made to improve engineering education. Multiple Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) have been developed and shown to improve student learning.
Abstract At the time the decision was made to discontinue funding to the NSF engineering educatio... more Abstract At the time the decision was made to discontinue funding to the NSF engineering education coalitions, data in support of the impact of the coalitions were unavailable. Since then, whether an institution was a member of a coalition has been an important variable in many engineering education studies. In this panel session and paper, we present the results of three such studies and invite the audience to assess the strength of the evidence.
Abstract: Teamwork, and interdisciplinary teamwork in particular, are increasingly recognized as ... more Abstract: Teamwork, and interdisciplinary teamwork in particular, are increasingly recognized as an important part of engineering education. Engineering educators have therefore taken an interest in employing and studying teamwork in their curriculum. Yet much of their scholarship has focused on documenting student and faculty experiences of teamwork and describing programs and courses only.
The importance of assessment in engineering education has been on a steep rise for more than a de... more The importance of assessment in engineering education has been on a steep rise for more than a decade because of accreditation requirements for data-driven decisions on improvements in courses and curricula. This increased emphasis on classroom assessment has not, however, resulted in a noticeable improvement in the quality of the evaluation plans in proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for course and curriculum development or for engineering education research.
Amy E. Slaton is an associate professor of history at Drexel University, focusing on the history ... more Amy E. Slaton is an associate professor of history at Drexel University, focusing on the history and sociology of science and science, technology, and society. Following her initial book on technology and workforce development in recent US history, she presents this second piece which focuses on the dearth of African Americans in engineering education and the engineering labor market over the last 70 years.
This year FIE2006 had over 880 papers/presentations submitted for consideration. The final confer... more This year FIE2006 had over 880 papers/presentations submitted for consideration. The final conference program contains 427 paper/presentations. The FIE2006 Program Committee wishes to thank the following 489 individuals for acting as abstract/paper reviewers. The program committee asked these individuals to help control the quality of the presentations at this year's conference by reviewing the submissions for FIE2006. Their outstanding effort has helped maintain the high standard that has become the reputation of each FIE conference.
Abstract In many countries and regions, engineering education research is emerging as a distinct ... more Abstract In many countries and regions, engineering education research is emerging as a distinct field of activity. A variety of local and regional networks are also now forming to connect faculty interested in engineering education research, and calls are being made to build “global capacity” and “global community” in the field.
The theoretical foundations of our work are broadly informed by the sociology of science. More sp... more The theoretical foundations of our work are broadly informed by the sociology of science. More specifically, institutional approaches to science studies help us theorize and understand the large-scale patterns and structures of science, including in temporal and spatial/geographic terms (Hess, 1997, Ch. 3). Our analysis also draws three theoretical insights from Fujigaki (1998).
Abstract–Faculty-led experiential study abroad is an increasingly popular vehicle for internation... more Abstract–Faculty-led experiential study abroad is an increasingly popular vehicle for internationalizing STEM education. However, STEM faculty can lack the necessary knowledge and experience to lead study abroad programs, and may be reluctant to get involved. At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, half of all STEM undergraduates complete interdisciplinary research projects abroad under faculty guidance, and over 25% of STEM faculty have some level of involvement in offcampus project programs.
Abstract Within many traditional disciplines, international collaborations have developed around ... more Abstract Within many traditional disciplines, international collaborations have developed around specific research areas. But since engineering education research is a relatively new field of activity, few international research collaborations in this area have yet emerged. As engineering becomes more global, these types of collaborations are increasingly important, especially to promote continued innovation in engineering education and ensure the employability and mobility of engineering graduates.
ABSTRACT The ability to work in independent and interdisciplinary teams is increasingly demanded ... more ABSTRACT The ability to work in independent and interdisciplinary teams is increasingly demanded by industry. However, research on interdisciplinary teams in academic settings, whether focused on learning or research, remains scarce. The purpose of this study was to understand how one interdisciplinary graduate research team functions, with the aim of eventually providing recommendations for facilitating similar teams.
Abstract One of the challenges for engineering professors is providing realistic design projects ... more Abstract One of the challenges for engineering professors is providing realistic design projects for their students to work on. Since 2007, Engineers Without Borders, Australia (EWBA) has coordinated a national first year engineering design challenge for students attending Australian universities. The EWB Challenge offers students the opportunity to work in a team on a real world problem aiming to improve conditions in a disadvantaged community.
ABSTRACT: We report results from three international engineering education workshops held in Aust... more ABSTRACT: We report results from three international engineering education workshops held in Australia, the Netherlands and the UK in 2009. In order to foster international engineering education research collaborations and community building, the authors organised workshops on e-learning, gender and diversity, and problem/project-based learning. We begin by reviewing literature on successful research collaborations.
Abstract: Over the last 20 years, significant investments (individual, institutional, state, and ... more Abstract: Over the last 20 years, significant investments (individual, institutional, state, and federal) have been made to improve engineering education. Multiple Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) have been developed and shown to improve student learning.
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