Engineering and Science Education

More Relevant and Inclusive: How Statistics Education Can Better Serve Our Students

Statistics classes have a poor reputation among many groups of students, particularly within the social sciences. These classes may be taught in a narrow way that focuses on the mathematics behind statistical models but misses the broader context and human biases that comprise a large part of data analysis and reporting. This narrow focus may […]

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, […]

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.  […]