Board # 100 : Exploring Enculturation in the First-Year Engineering Program

Diaz, Noemi V. Mendoza; Yoon, So Yoon; Richard, Jacques; Wickliff, Tanya Dugat

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“…Enculturation is defined in this study as the process by which an individual learns the traditional content of a culture and assimilates its knowledge, practices, and values (KPV) (Richard et al, 2016). We gathered information about students and their expectations regarding the process to becoming an engineer, by their learning of engineering culture (knowledge, practice, and values) through the engineering foundation course, interaction with faculty, teaching assistants, and peers, and other activities at a southwestern institution (Mendoza Diaz et al, 2017;.…”

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Enculturation of Diverse Students to the Engineering Practices through First-Year Engineering Experiences

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His research is focused on computational plasma modeling using spectral and lattice Boltzmann methods for studying plasma turbulence and plasma jets. His research has also included fluid physics and electric propulsion using Lattice-Boltzmann methods, spectral element methods, Weighted Essentially Non-Oscillatory (WENO), etc. Past research includes modeling single and multi-species plasma flows through ion thruster optics and the discharge cathode assembly; computer simulations of blood flow interacting with blood vessels; modeling ocean-air interaction; reacting flow systems; modeling jet engine turbomachinery going unstable at NASA for 6 years (received NASA Performance Cash awards). Dr. Richard is involved in many outreach activities: e.g., tutoring, mentoring, directing related grants (for example, a grant for an NSF REU site). Dr, Richard is active in professional societies (American Physical Society (APS), American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), etc.), ASEE, ASME. Dr. Richard has authored or co-authored about 30 technical articles (21 of which are refereed publications). Dr. Richard teaches courses ranging from first-year introductory engineering design, fluid mechanics, to space plasma propulsion.

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Enculturation of Diverse Students to the Engineering Practices through First-Year Engineering Experiences

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“…Enculturation can be understood as the "process by with an individual learns the traditional content of a culture and assimilates its practices and values" (Gove, 1966). Engineering enculturation can thus be defined as the process by which an engineering student learns the traditional content of an engineering culture and assimilates its engineering practices and values (Mendoza Diaz et. al., 2017).…”

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Board 105: Exploring Enculturation in the First-year Engineering Program (Year III)

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Station (TEES). She received a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with specialties in Gifted Education and a M.S.Ed. in Educational Psychology with specialties in Research Methods and Measurement both from Purdue University. She also holds a M.S. in Astronomy and Astrophysics and a B.S. in Astronomy and Meteorology both from Kyungpook National University in South Korea. Her work centers on engineering education research, as a psychometrician, program evaluator, and institutional data analyst. She has research interests on spatial ability, creativity, gifted education, STEM education, and meta-analyses. She has authored/co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings and served as a journal reviewer in engineering education, STEM education, and educational psychology, as well as a co-PI, an external evaluator or advisory board member on several NSF-funded projects (CA-REER, iCorps, REU, RIEF, etc.).

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“…As a subset of the overall Engineering Enculturation research being performed by the faculty at the southwestern university (Mendoza Diaz et al, 2017;Richard et al, 2017), the primary purposes of this study are two folded: (a) to analyze students' perceptions of their current ability and corresponding academic success of the students in the foundation of engineering; and (b) to find any subgroup differences by gender and majority/minority status in their perceptions of current ability. The student participants were asked to self-report on their perceptions of their ability to perform the engineering student outcomes as set forth by ABET which align with the engineering enculturation outcomes that are taught in the FYE foundation courses.…”

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First-Year Engineering Students' Perceptions of their Abilities to Succeed

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Delivering significant results in pivotal roles such as Sr. Consultant to high-profile clients, Sr. Project Manager directing teams, and Executive Leader of initiatives and programs that boost organizational effectiveness and optimize operations have been hallmarks of Dr. Wickliff's career spanning more than 24 years with leaders in the oil & gas and semiconductor industries. As an expert in the areas of Executive Leadership and Team Development, Strategy Design & Execution, Supply Chain Optimization, Change Management, System Integration and LEAN Process Improvement (technical and business), Dr. Wickliff is passionate about Organizational Wellness and the Holistic Wellness of individuals. She is also a professional Facilitator and Motivational Speaker. Dr. Wickliff earned a PhD in Interdisciplinary Engineering from Texas A&M University where she combined Industrial & Systems Engineering with Organizational Development to conduct research in the area of talent management and organizational effectiveness. She also completed an executive MBA from the University of Texas-Dallas and a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Houston. She is founder of a nationally recognized pre-college initiative STEM program, FreshStart, which has served more than 2500 students since its inception. Dr. Wickliff has been blessed since 2013 to work daily in the area of her passion-developing young professionals-in her exciting role at Texas A&M University. She is a Professor of Engineering Practice and Mentor to a group of STEM POSSE Scholars. At Texas A&M University, she has taught Capstone Senior Design, Foundations of Engineering courses, Statics & Dynamics, Ethics and Engineergin, and Engineering Leadership Development courses. She is also the founding director of the Zachry Leadership Program. She has also taught Project Management and Risk Management courses for the University of Phoenix. Dr. Wickliff has been honored with University of Houston's Distinguished Young Engineering Alumni Award, the Black Engineer of the Year Career Achievement Award for New Emerging Leaders and featured in several publications. She has presented keynote addresses, facilitated workshops and given motivational presentations at numerous civic and corporate forums domestically and internationally. She is a contributing author to Tavis Smiley's book, "Keeping the Faith", with her inspiring life story. She believes that her life's calling and thus career quest is to be a catalyst of signicant, positive change and growth for individuals and entities. However, through it all, Dr. Wickliff gives top priority to her relationship with God, her husband Oscar Smith and her three sons

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Board # 100 : Exploring Enculturation in the First-Year Engineering Program

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Enculturation of Diverse Students to the Engineering Practices through First-Year Engineering Experiences

Enculturation of Diverse Students to the Engineering Practices through First-Year Engineering Experiences

Board 105: Exploring Enculturation in the First-year Engineering Program (Year III)

First-Year Engineering Students' Perceptions of their Abilities to Succeed

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