[{"id":692,"date":"2025-04-25T10:55:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T14:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/?p=692"},"modified":"2025-04-25T10:55:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T14:55:32","slug":"exploring-engagement-in-engineering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/exploring-engagement-in-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Engagement in Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dr. Idalis Villanueva Alarc\u00f3n, Chair and Associate Professor,
Department of Engineering Education in the Herbert Wertheim College of
Engineering, University of Florida<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Abstract: This study explores qualitatively the narrative of five undergraduate international women who self-identify as Hispanic. Using socioecological frameworks of engagement and community cultural wealth, three themes were identified as they spoke about out of classroom experiences: (i) Perceived benefits and level of involvement informed student dispositions and aspirational capital in counterspaces; (ii) Linguistic capital served as the entry point for receiving social and navigational capital; and (iii) Cultural and linguistic similarities provide a counterspace where students gained the drive, disposition, and aspiration to persist in engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Short Bio: Dr. Idalis Villanueva Alarc\u00f3n is Chair and tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. A PECASE awardee, she has led multiple pioneering efforts in engineering education including multimodal methods in engineering education using sensor technologies and biophysiological tools, hidden curriculum, mentoring, active learning, professional identity, among others. She is a renowned national and international leader in engineering education earning her multiple accolades and honors through professional organizations such as the National Academy of Engineering, IEEE, and ASEE. She integrates her multiple experiences as a Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineer, Analytical Cell Biologist, and Engineering
Education Researcher to tackle complex engineering education problems across the learner life span.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


For more information, contact Paige Zoltewicz, pzoltew@clemson.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dr. Idalis Villanueva Alarc\u00f3n, Chair and Associate Professor,Department of Engineering Education in the Herbert Wertheim College ofEngineering, University of Florida Abstract: This study explores qualitatively the narrative of five undergraduate international women who self-identify as Hispanic. Using socioecological frameworks of engagement and community cultural wealth, three themes were identified as they spoke about out of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3986,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6820],"tags":[],"coauthors":[36829],"class_list":["post-692","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/692","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3986"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=692"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/692\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=692"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=692"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=692"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=692"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":689,"date":"2025-04-15T11:29:51","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T15:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/?p=689"},"modified":"2025-04-15T11:29:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T15:29:51","slug":"service-matters-engaging-with-dissertation-research-through-reflection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/service-matters-engaging-with-dissertation-research-through-reflection\/","title":{"rendered":"Service Matters: Engaging with Dissertation Research Through Reflection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sarah Otterbeck, PhD Candidate in Engineering and
Science Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Abstract: <\/strong>In this interactive session, we will co-explore my third dissertation paper, a practitioner article known as a \u201cworkshop in a box\u201d. The activities and implications are based upon findings from my mixed methods study examining the gender inequities in service responsibilities of mathematics faculty at research-intensive institutions. This type of dissertation paper demonstrates an innovative approach to research dissemination, highlighting its potential for broader impact.
During the session, we will delve into three key aspects of the third paper. First, we will turn inward to reflect on the various service responsibilities we perform. Next, we will consider various visual depictions that can be used to map out these service activities. Finally, we will discuss strategies for responding to service requests effectively. This session is an open-invitation to engage with dissertation research in a novel way, fostering self-awareness through reflection and professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Short Bio:<\/strong> Sarah Otterbeck (she, her) is a PhD Candidate in Engineering and Science Education, set to graduate in May. Her research over the last four years has explored the service responsibilities of tenure-track math faculty at research-intensive institutions through the use of mixed methods research. As Graduate Research Assistant with the Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation (OTEI), Sarah has focused on promoting inclusive and equitable teaching strategies for STEM graduate students and faculty. She holds an MS in Mathematical Sciences from Clemson University (2021) and a BS in Mathematics from Keene State College (2018). Sarah is passionate about educational development and aims to work with faculty, instructors, and staff across disciplines to integrate evidence-based equity practices into their teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, contact Paige Zoltewicz, pzoltew@clemson.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sarah Otterbeck, PhD Candidate in Engineering andScience Education Abstract: In this interactive session, we will co-explore my third dissertation paper, a practitioner article known as a \u201cworkshop in a box\u201d. The activities and implications are based upon findings from my mixed methods study examining the gender inequities in service responsibilities of mathematics faculty at research-intensive […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3986,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6820],"tags":[],"coauthors":[36829],"class_list":["post-689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/689","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3986"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=689"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/689\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=689"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":686,"date":"2025-03-31T10:09:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/?p=686"},"modified":"2025-03-31T10:09:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:09:24","slug":"the-living-legacy-of-engineering-and-science-education-at-clemson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/the-living-legacy-of-engineering-and-science-education-at-clemson\/","title":{"rendered":"The Living Legacy of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dr. Lisa Benson, Professor of Engineering and Science Education,
Clemson University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Abstract: <\/strong>The Engineering and Science Education (ESED) department has a rich history rooted in advancing interdisciplinary teaching and research to support the development of future science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals. Established with a vision to become a global leader in STEM education research and practice, the department focuses on integrating educational theory and methods within the context of STEM disciplines. ESED fosters an environment where students grow both academically and personally, ensuring they are well-rounded, thriving individuals prepared to tackle complex challenges in education and in STEM fields. By prioritizing
student-centered learning, collaboration, and diversity, the department cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that values the holistic development of students and faculty. ESED has become not only a leader in discipline-based education research, but also an academic home for over 50 current and past Ph.D. graduate students and postdocs, dozens of undergraduate researchers, and over 300 STEM graduate students who have completed or are currently in the ESED certificate program. In this seminar, I will describe my own journey into engineering education research and practice, chronicle the history of ESED at Clemson, and highlight the continuing contributions and achievements of the people who make up the living legacy of ESED.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Bio: <\/strong>Lisa Benson is a professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. Her research focuses on the interactions between engineering and science student motivation and their learning experiences. Her projects include studies of students\u2019 sense of belonging, development of problem-solving skills, self-regulated learning practices, epistemic thinking, and use of navigational capital to achieve their goals. Dr. Benson is the past editor of the Journal of Engineering Education, an American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Fellow, and the 2018 recipient of the Clemson University Class of \u201939 Award for Faculty Excellence. She earned a B.S. in Bioengineering (1978) from the University of Vermont, and M.S. (1986) and Ph.D. (2002) in Bioengineering from Clemson University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


For more information, contact Paige Zoltewicz, pzoltew@clemson.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dr. Lisa Benson, Professor of Engineering and Science Education,Clemson University Abstract: The Engineering and Science Education (ESED) department has a rich history rooted in advancing interdisciplinary teaching and research to support the development of future science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals. Established with a vision to become a global leader in STEM education research […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3986,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6820],"tags":[],"coauthors":[36829],"class_list":["post-686","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/686","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3986"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=686"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/686\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=686"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=686"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=686"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":684,"date":"2025-03-24T14:19:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T18:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/?p=684"},"modified":"2025-03-24T14:19:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T18:19:39","slug":"building-a-thriving-stem-learning-ecosystem-in-south-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/building-a-thriving-stem-learning-ecosystem-in-south-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a Thriving STEM Learning Ecosystem in South Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Presenter: Katherine Mulholland, Executive Director, South Carolina Coalition for
Mathematics and Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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March 28, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This session will explore how STEM learning ecosystems function, the role SCCMS plays in fostering collaboration, and how students, educators, and community members can get involved. Attendees will also learn about a recent partnership with the Smithsonian Science Education Center and the restyle of the study, showcasing new ways to engage with STEM education. From participating in statewide STEM initiatives to leveraging resources and networking opportunities, attendees will gain actionable insights into how they can contribute to strengthening STEM education in South Carolina. Whether you’re an educator looking to enhance your STEM programs, a business seeking to support workforce development, or a student eager to explore STEM careers, there\u2019s a place for you in the SC STEM Learning
Ecosystem.
Bio: Katherine Mulholland serves as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Coalition for Mathematics and Science (SCCMS), founded by BMW Manufacturing Co., DuPont, Michelin North America, and Duke Energy, and hosted by the College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences at Clemson University. In her role as Executive Director, she leads initiatives aimed at expanding STEM opportunities for educators and students across South Carolina. Among the key initiatives managed by SCCMS are the S2TEM Centers SC, a statewide support network focused on economic and workforce development through STEM education, and the iMAGINE STEAM Festivals, which are designed to inspire excitement and engagement in STEM fields among students and the wider community. Throughout her career in STEM outreach and education, Katherine has applied her instructional expertise across a wide range of settings, working with students from elementary through high school, as well as university students and adult learners. Katherine is a doctoral candidate in the Learning Sciences and holds a bachelor’s in genetics and a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, all from Clemson University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, contact Paige Zoltewicz, pzoltew@clemson.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Presenter: Katherine Mulholland, Executive Director, South Carolina Coalition forMathematics and Science March 28, 2025 This session will explore how STEM learning ecosystems function, the role SCCMS plays in fostering collaboration, and how students, educators, and community members can get involved. Attendees will also learn about a recent partnership with the Smithsonian Science Education Center and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3986,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6820],"tags":[],"coauthors":[36829],"class_list":["post-684","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/684","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3986"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=684"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/684\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=684"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=684"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=684"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":681,"date":"2025-03-04T11:59:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T16:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/?p=681"},"modified":"2025-03-04T11:59:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T16:59:12","slug":"designing-with-accessibility-in-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/designing-with-accessibility-in-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing with Accessibility in Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Presenter: E. Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility Specialist
CCIT Internal Operations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Abstract: A disability is any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the person
with the condition to do certain activities and interact with the world around them. One in four adult
Americans and one in three South Carolinians have a disability. When we produce and distribute
inadequate digital resources and communication, we can hinder people from effectively interacting with
the world around them.
However, digital accessibility is the inclusive design and development of digital content and technology
so that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate and interact effectively. Standardized
accessibility concepts guide the author as they apply techniques to familiar authoring tools and create
accessible content. Producing digitally accessible websites, applications, software, and electronic
documents helps ensure access to information and services regardless of disability.
Accessible technology benefits everyone but can be critical for people with disabilities. Whether
purchasing software, building a web page or authoring an electronic document, keep accessibility in
mind.
Bio: Walker worked as a graphic designer in the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences for 17
years before joining CCIT’s new Digital Accessibility Team in Fall 2023. She brings decades of extensive
document design experience, brand familiarity and a network of campus wide relationships to her new
role as Clemson’s Digital Accessibility Specialist. In this role, she coaches and encourages students and
employees on inclusive document design, from meeting agendas to marketing materials, coursework or
publications. Walker enjoys teaching in large groups or sitting with individuals to review their
documents. When she is not keeping up with evolving technology, she tries to keep up with her cheerful,
active grandson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, contact Paige Zoltewicz, pzoltew@clemson.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Presenter: E. Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility SpecialistCCIT Internal Operations Abstract: A disability is any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the personwith the condition to do certain activities and interact with the world around them. One in four adultAmericans and one in three South Carolinians have a disability. When […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3986,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6820],"tags":[],"coauthors":[36829],"class_list":["post-681","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/681","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3986"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=681"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/681\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=681"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=681"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=681"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=681"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":678,"date":"2025-02-21T13:04:15","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T18:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/?p=678"},"modified":"2025-02-21T13:04:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T18:04:15","slug":"strengthening-engineering-communication-skills-using-a-situated-learning-approach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/strengthening-engineering-communication-skills-using-a-situated-learning-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"Strengthening Engineering Communication Skills Using a Situated-Learning Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Wettstein<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Stephanie Wettstein<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Abstract:<\/strong> Effective communication is a critical skill for engineers, yet industry consistently reports that
new graduates struggle with technical writing and oral communication. To address this challenge, we
implemented a situated learning approach in senior-level chemical engineering laboratory courses,
integrating industry-relevant scenarios and assessment methods. This seminar presents findings from
industry feedback, rubric development, and student self-efficacy studies aimed at improving engineering
communication education.
Through industry surveys, we identified key communication skills valued by practicing engineers,
including clarity, conciseness, and audience awareness. We redesigned course assignments to mirror
real-world technical reporting, positioning students as interns and new employees responding to client
needs. A validated rubric, developed in collaboration with the Montana State University\u2019s Writing
Center, was used to ensure consistency in grading and align instructor expectations with industry
standards. Results showed that students\u2019 writing self-efficacy significantly improved, and instructor
grading consistency increased with training.
This presentation will discuss best practices for integrating industry perspectives into engineering
communication instruction, strategies for rubric design and validation, and recommendations for
improving student engagement in technical writing. Attendees will gain insights into how engineering
educators can better prepare students for professional communication challenges in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Bio:<\/strong> Dr. Stephanie Wettstein has a B.S. is in Paper Science and was a Process Engineer for 3 yrs at
Kimberly-Clark post-graduation. Then, she obtained her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from CU-Boulder
and completed a post-doc at UW \u2013 Madison. Her technical research focuses on producing products from
renewable resources while approximately five years ago, began research in engineering education. Dr.
Wettstein focuses on improving students\u2019 technical communication skills to be better prepared for their
future careers. She is the Kern Entrepreneurial Education Network (KEEN) lead and the Associate
Director of the Montana Engineering Education Research Center at MSU. She received the 2019 NACOE
Excellence in Teaching Award, the 2022 MSU Innovation in Teaching Award, the 2022 SWE Emerging
Engineering Educator Award, and was selected as a 2023 KEEN and 2025 SIARM Fellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, contact Paige Zoltewicz, pzoltew@clemson.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Wettstein Dr. Stephanie Wettstein Abstract: Effective communication is a critical skill for engineers, yet industry consistently reports thatnew graduates struggle with technical writing and oral communication. To address this challenge, weimplemented a situated learning approach in senior-level chemical engineering laboratory courses,integrating industry-relevant scenarios and assessment methods. This seminar presents findings fromindustry feedback, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3986,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6820],"tags":[],"coauthors":[36829],"class_list":["post-678","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/678","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3986"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=678"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/678\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=678"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=678"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=678"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":675,"date":"2025-01-29T13:27:48","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T18:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/?p=675"},"modified":"2025-01-29T13:29:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T18:29:24","slug":"what-are-critical-transformations-in-university-mathematics-and-how-can-we-achieve-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/what-are-critical-transformations-in-university-mathematics-and-how-can-we-achieve-them\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are ‘Critical Transformations’ in University Mathematics and How Can We Achieve Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Presenter: Jess Ellis Hagman, Associate Professor in the
Department of Mathematics at Colorado State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 7, 2025, 11:15 am-12:05 pm <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abstract: In this talk, I will define what my research team means by “critical
transformations” in mathematics department, why we need them, some tensions that we
have witnessed and experienced ourselves while working with 3 mathematics
department to achieve critical transformations, and finish with a new proposed process
for how a department can achieve critical transformations.
This session aims to provide actionable insights into creating a more equitable and
efficient transfer ecosystem. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the complex
dynamics between policy development and practical implementation, as well as
strategies for fostering alignment between the two to enhance student outcomes in
South Carolina and beyond.
Bio: Jess Ellis Hagman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at
Colorado State University in Fort Collins. She completed her PhD in Mathematics
Education from the joint program between San Diego State University and the University
of California, San Diego. Her area of research is undergraduate mathematics education.
Her work is focused on working with mathematics departments to support them to make
critical transformations of their introductory mathematics programs. In addition to her
research, she loves working with graduate students, spending playful time outside with
her family, working in her garden, and playing in and near water of all forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Paige Zoltewicz for information pzoltew@clemson.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Presenter: Jess Ellis Hagman, Associate Professor in theDepartment of Mathematics at Colorado State University February 7, 2025, 11:15 am-12:05 pm Abstract: In this talk, I will define what my research team means by “criticaltransformations” in mathematics department, why we need them, some tensions that wehave witnessed and experienced ourselves while working with 3 mathematicsdepartment to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3986,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6820],"tags":[],"coauthors":[36829],"class_list":["post-675","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/675","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3986"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=675"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/675\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=675"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=675"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=675"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=675"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":671,"date":"2025-01-09T11:29:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T16:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/?p=671"},"modified":"2025-01-09T11:29:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T16:29:46","slug":"title-educating-ethical-and-socially-responsible-engineers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/title-educating-ethical-and-socially-responsible-engineers\/","title":{"rendered":"Title: Educating ethical (and socially responsible!) engineers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Presenter: Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abstract: In today\u2019s society, the need to graduate engineers who are conscious of their ethical and professional responsibilities is more important than ever. This is especially difficult given the current media environment that publicizes reports of algorithmic bias, drone-based surveillance, and emissions falsification (among other issues) but provides few positive role models for students. While engineering programs have made significant strides to incorporate ethics instruction into the engineering curriculum, there is little evidence about which approaches best prepare students to address the ethical challenges they will face in the workforce. In this session, Dr. Finelli will present research about the state of undergraduate ethics instruction and its long term impact, propose a new approach to ethics instruction, and offer some approaches to better educate ethical engineers.
Bio: Dr. Cynthia Finelli is Professor of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Professor of Education, and Director of Engineering Education Research at University of Michigan. She is a Fellow of both the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) . She previously served as deputy editor for the Journal of Engineering Education, associate editor for the IEEE Transactions on Education, co-chair of the ASEE Committee on Scholarly Publications, member of the Governing Board of the Research in Engineering Education Network, and member of the Steering Committee for the IEEE\/ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference. Dr. Finelli founded the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineering at University of Michigan in 2003 and served as its Director for 12 years. Dr. Finelli earned the B.S.E., M.S.E., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from University of Michigan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, contact Paige Zoltewicz, pzoltew@clemson.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Presenter: Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan Abstract: In today\u2019s society, the need to graduate engineers who are conscious of their ethical and professional responsibilities is more important than ever. This is especially difficult given the current media environment that publicizes reports of algorithmic bias, drone-based surveillance, and emissions falsification (among other issues) but provides few […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3986,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6820],"tags":[],"coauthors":[36829],"class_list":["post-671","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/671","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3986"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=671"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/671\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=671"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=671"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=671"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":661,"date":"2024-10-22T15:00:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T19:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/?p=661"},"modified":"2024-10-22T15:00:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T19:00:55","slug":"the-importance-of-assessment-examples-from-portfolio-assessment-in-mathematics-for-engineering-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/the-importance-of-assessment-examples-from-portfolio-assessment-in-mathematics-for-engineering-students\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of assessment. Examples from portfolio assessment in mathematics for engineering students."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dr. Thomas Gjesteland
\nProfessor of physics at the University of Agder. Gjesteland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Thomas Gjesteland Professor of physics at the University of Agder. Gjesteland<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3986,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6820],"tags":[],"coauthors":[],"class_list":["post-661","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/661","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3986"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=661"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/661\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=661"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=661"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=661"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=661"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":659,"date":"2024-10-16T09:40:51","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T13:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/?p=659"},"modified":"2024-10-16T09:40:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T13:40:51","slug":"what-is-play-an-interactive-presentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/what-is-play-an-interactive-presentation\/","title":{"rendered":"“What is Play? An Interactive Presentation”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dr. Jeremy Bernier<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Jeremy Bernier<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3986,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6820],"tags":[],"coauthors":[],"class_list":["post-659","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/659","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3986"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=659"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/659\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=659"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=659"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=659"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/engineering-and-science-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=659"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}]