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1	EFFECTS OF INFORMAL STEM EDUCATION ON UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS Brian D Tedeschi (15306241) 19 April 2023 (has links) <p> </p> <p>Informal learning environments are critical to supplemental student learning outside the formal classroom space. The problem the research addressed is the lack of informal STEM learning programs for underrepresented minority, female, urban, and rural students. The purpose of this research was to demonstrate the effect informal STEM learning has on the population’s self-efficacy and interest in STEM. The intervention for this research study was a seven-day informal learning summer camp involving five STEM projects from around the field and aligned with relevant fields offered by the Purdue University Polytechnic Institute. The participants worked in large and small group sessions with program volunteers to gain foundational learning outcomes. The outcome was measured using the STEM-CIS survey instrument in a pre-and post-testing format. The data was coded from the Likert scale and then used to calculate statistics and effect size for Likert-style data. The intervention was performed during the summer of 2021 and yielded results showing that students felt the effect of having role models and professionals involved in the STEM field. </p> Engineering education informal learning settings engineering educational research STEM education community underrepresented minority students engineering technology education
2	Investigating Engineering Educators' Views on the Use of Educational Technology: A Q Methodology Study Nicholas, John B. 10 August 2011 (has links) No description available. Education Educational Technology Educational Theory Engineering Epistemology Pedagogy Q Methodology Engineering Education Engineering Technology Education Classroom Technology Educational Technology Instructional Technology
3	<b>EDUCATION OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS</b> Rebekah Lais McCartney (18445788) 28 April 2024 (has links) <p dir="ltr">Engineering Technology (ET) programs are pivotal in preparing graduates for the demands of the modern workforce, particularly in quality management systems (QMS). This study examines the alignment between QMS knowledge and experience gained by graduates in ABET-accredited ET programs and the expectations of industry. Through a dual-survey approach, targeting both industry leaders and academic educators, the research elucidates current QMS practices in industry, the scope of QMS education, and the resulting preparedness of graduates for professional roles. Findings indicate a discernible gap between industry expectations and current academic offerings in QMS education. While industry professionals rely on established QMS frameworks such as ISO 9001 and Lean Six Sigma, academic programs often limit their coverage to theoretical underpinnings rather than hands-on, practical applications. This discrepancy highlights the need for a more robust, application-oriented curriculum that bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world practice. Recommendations include a call for greater integration of practical QMS training within academic programs and stronger partnerships between academia and industry to foster educational content that aligns with professional QMS applications.</p> Quality management Education policy Continuing and community education Higher education Professional education and training Education assessment and evaluation Engineering education Engineering practice Industrial engineering Engineering Education Engineering Technology Education Quality Management Systems (QMS) Quality Management Systems Education Workplace Training Lean Six-Sigma principles Lean Six Sigma Education ISO 9000 quality management systems Total Quality Management

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