The importance of female crash test dummies: Bringing equity discussions into engineering classrooms through questioning inequitable product design

Buswell, Natascha; Henry, Joseph; Flaieh, Kevin

doi:10.18260/1-2--41346

2022 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

DOI: 10.18260/1-2--41346

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The importance of female crash test dummies: Bringing equity discussions into engineering classrooms through questioning inequitable product design

Natascha Buswell,

Joseph Henry,

Kevin Flaieh

Abstract: Ph.D. Student in Sociology at the University of California Irvine, studying educational pathways in STEM, and equity, diversity, and inclusion interventions in engineering classrooms.

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How Does an Engineering Student Take a Break? A Course-Based Exercise for Promoting Mental Wellness

Choi,

Buswell

2024 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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Mental wellness is a challenge for students studying in engineering programs. Engineering programs are often associated with high stress from the coursework and often cite a perceived culture that is inconducive towards relieving their stress. In recent years, mental wellness has been a rising topic on the minds of educators and legislators to learn how to better serve learning communities. Programs and initiatives are often offered but underutilized due to perceived barriers preventing students from reaching out for additional resources. Lack of accessibility, the fact that conversations about mental wellness are not normalized within the classroom, and the pressure to perform within the classroom are just some of the reasons students cite for not using campus resources. This study on a course-based activity aims to promote the discussion of mental wellness within an engineering course and promote the use of stress reduction strategies. The results reveal that students had a positive reaction to the activity being implemented in an engineering class and appreciated the discussion about mental wellness in engineering.Additionally, the study revealed information on many stressors faced by students in engineering programs. After the conclusion of the activity, over half of the students who participated in the study plan on implementing mental wellness strategies into their routines to manage their stress.

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How Does an Engineering Student Take a Break? A Course-Based Exercise for Promoting Mental Wellness

Choi,

Buswell

2024 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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The importance of female crash test dummies: Bringing equity discussions into engineering classrooms through questioning inequitable product design

Abstract: Ph.D. Student in Sociology at the University of California Irvine, studying educational pathways in STEM, and equity, diversity, and inclusion interventions in engineering classrooms.

Cited by 1 publication

References 10 publications

How Does an Engineering Student Take a Break? A Course-Based Exercise for Promoting Mental Wellness

How Does an Engineering Student Take a Break? A Course-Based Exercise for Promoting Mental Wellness

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