Engineering and Science Education

Course mapping: A best practice for student learning.

Course mapping is a form of concept map that outlines how students learning objectives tie to assessments. This course organization has many benefits, including providing a guideline for students, a basis for curriculum mapping, a discovery learning gaps, and a resource for accreditations. In this short session, I will review what a course map is, […]

“Exploring Sustainability in Engineering Education: Sustainable Professional Development for Engineering Instructional Faculty at Hispanic Serving Institutions”

Abstract: The AMPLIFY Institute project seeks to make visible the experiences of engineering instructional faculty (EIF) at Hispanics Serving Institutions (HSIs), and to design, implement, and evaluate a leadership development model for EIF by equipping and supporting these faculty at their institutions and beyond. This multi-year project uses a variety of qualitative, quantitative, and participatory […]

Title: A Neurocognitive Exploration of Student Motivation Toward Design Problem Stimuli

Abstract: Prior research suggests the inclination to ‘design and build’ attracts students to engineering, highlighting the importance of design in student motivation toward pursuing engineering. However, students have preferences for the type of design problems they wish to solve as such projects frame their understanding of the engineering practice and could have an impact on […]

April 6: ESED Certificate Informational Session : 6:00 pm ET

  Are you …a Clemson graduate student or professional in STEM? …seeking a competitive edge in STEM education? …looking for opportunities to enhance professional preparation in STEM? …interested in learning more about STEM discipline-based educational research?   Please join us for an online information session for Clemson University’s Certificate in Engineering and Science Education.   […]

Please join us for an online information session for Clemson University’s Certificate in Engineering and Science Education. March 30, 6:00 pm EDT

Greetings,     Are you  …a Clemson graduate student or professional in STEM?  …seeking a competitive edge in STEM education?   …looking for opportunities to enhance professional preparation in STEM?  …interested in learning more about STEM discipline-based educational research?     Please join us for an online information session for Clemson University’s Certificate in Engineering and Science Education.  […]

March 7th Seminar: How Do Critical Pedagogies Inform What’s Needed in Equitable Mathematics Instruction?

Abstract: An overview of some of the similarities and distinctions between different forms of critical pedagogy will provide a jumping off point for explaining key constructs of equitable mathematics instruction (EMI). Experiences of EMI from instructor and student perspectives will be shared. Finally, critical pedagogy provides a lens that will enable us to envision areas […]

Science as Art Deadline for entries March 18th: Exhibit April 8.

Greetings!   Science as Art is a challenge to Clemson University students and faculty, and K-12 students across the state, to create and share visual art based on their work in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Visual representations of STEM provide a valuable connection between scientists, artists and the general public. Since its inception […]

“Perceptions of future careers for middle year engineering students”

ESED alumni Catherine McGough Spence and Adam Kirn and ESED faculty member Lisa Benson co-authored a paper just published in the Journal of Engineering Education, “Perceptions of future careers for middle year engineering students” (https://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20455). This work presents important insights about how engineering students think about their future, and how that shapes what they are […]