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Foster Engineering Identity through Collaborative Learning in Math and Basic (CLIMB) Engineering

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This work-in-process paper presents an overview and early activities of a project recently funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) program.This Track 2 project aims to improving the retention and graduation of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) students by developing their engineering identity in their freshman/sophomore years.Past studies on engineering identity primarily focus on a single course with design components.This project will study the implementation of collaborative learning and design thinking (DT) in three freshman and sophomore courses for fostering engineering identity.It is expected that the project will generate new knowledge on how to produce a more diverse and innovative engineering workforce, which are critical for maintaining the United States' position as a global leader in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM).

DOI: 10.18260/1-2--55054

Authors: Haiying Huang, Paul Davidson, Adam Castillo, Elizabeth Fleener

Institution: The University of Texas at Arlington

Language: English

Topic: Engineering Education and Pedagogy

Subfield: Architecture

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Funders: National Science Foundation, Directorate for STEM Education

OpenAlex ID: W4409944648