Student Division Newsletter, October 2021

Happy October Student Division!

 

We hope your classes and research are going well! Now that we’ve all returned to the academic year, we wanted to take some time to update you on the upcoming opportunities for the month. As always, be sure to reach out if you have any questions or opportunities to share with the division! You can always find the full newsletters on our division website at:

https://sites.asee.org/students/updates/

 

Best,

Skyler Austen | Information Chair | sausten1@cub.uca.edu

Adrianne Wheeler | Division Chair | awheel13@depaul.edu

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General Announcements:

  1. ASEE CONFERENCE: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Deadlines
  2. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Student Division Interest Survey
  3. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Abstract Review Session
  4. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Exploring the Teaching Side of Academia Hybrid Event
  5. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Engineering Education Programs (M.S. and Ph.D.) Open House at the University of Cincinnati
  6. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Purdue University Engineer Education Open House
  7. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: NSF Research Initiation in Engineering Formation
  8. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Cultivating a Network of Developers for Engineering Students (NODES)
  9. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: DELTA Future Faculty Institute

 

Position Announcements:

  1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Open Assistant or Associate Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Position Department of Engineering Education
  2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor Position – School of Engineering Education, Purdue University
  3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar on the Leonhard Center at Penn State

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General Announcements, Detailed:

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1. ASEE CONFERENCE: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Deadlines

Abstract submission for the 2022 ASEE Annual Conference in Minneapolis, MN June 26-29 will open OCTOBER 11.

See ASEE Division Call or Papers HERE.

See Important deadlines HERE.

See the Conference Overview page HERE.

October 11, 2021

– Abstract Submission Open

– Workshop Application Open

– Distinguished Lecture Application Open

– Panel Session Application Open

– Session Requests Open

– Abstract Reviewer Assignment Open

 

November 8, 2021

AUTHOR DEADLINE: 

– Abstract Submission Closed

 

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2. Let Us Know Your Thoughts!

We’re gearing up for the new year and what your input. 

Click the link to complete a short survey 

 

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3. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT

The ASEE Student Division is hosting an Abstract Writing Workshop to prepare students on writing, reviewing and submitting abstracts for the ASEE 2022 Annual Conference. As a reminder, abstracts are due November 8, 2021, so this is a great opportunity to get feedback! You may sign up to attend, and are encouraged (but not required) to bring a draft of an abstract you would like to submit to the ASEE annual conference. Details are as follows.

Thursday, October 28, 2021 6pm CST/ 7PM EST

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModu6oqT8pHNBypOMSLmQbqUaurZKwb3hv 

 

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4. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 

SAVE-THE-DATE

Exploring the Teaching Side of Academia

November 17, 4pm EST 

Hosted by the University of Michigan ASEE Student Chapter

This event will be held virtually and on the UMich campus. Look out for more information.

 

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5. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Engineering Education Programs (M.S. and Ph.D.) Open House at the University of Cincinnati

Join us for a Virtual Open House to learn more about the Engineering Education Graduate Programs (M.S. and Ph.D.) at the University of Cincinnati

October 18, 2021 – 5:00-6:30 PM EST

Register here: 

(https://ucincinnati.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqdeCupz8qH9eYF63r7I3g9_txwhN1DSn5)

The Department of Engineering Education in the University of Cincinnati’s College of Engineering and Applied Science is accepting applications for M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Engineering Education to further the research and study of how to best educate engineering students at all levels. Graduate students will gain expertise in theories related to the teaching and learning of engineering, research methodologies, and advancement in their chosen technical engineering discipline. Specializations include higher education, pre-K-12 engineering education, or industry and workforce development.

 

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6. EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Purdue University Engineer Education Open House

Purdue’s School of Engineering Education is home to a vibrant community of scholars who are passionate about studying how engineering is best taught, learned, and practiced. A graduate degree in engineering education has opened doors for our alumni to a range of career opportunities, from academia to non-profit work to industry. In addition to our flagship on-campus Ph.D., we have hybrid/remote Ph.D., online M.S., and graduation certificate offerings.

You are invited to attend our two-day graduate program Open House on Thursday, October 21 (all day) and Friday, October 22, 2021 (morning). You will have opportunities to learn about our groundbreaking graduate programs, meet our faculty and students, attend our weekly research seminar, and learn about our research facilities. This event brings together individuals from a variety of backgrounds: current undergraduate and masters students from many disciplines, practicing STEM educators, and professional engineers ready for a career pivot, to name a few.

We will have an online/distance event this year, and possibly a face-to-face option depending on demand and local conditions. Note that a limited number of travel grants are available for attendees, handled on a case-by-case basis if an on-campus event is held. For more information about the open house, see:

https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/Academics/Graduate/openhouse

If you cannot attend the open house but are interested in receiving invitations to virtual events, or you have any other questions, please contact: enegrad@purdue.edu

 

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7. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: NSF Research Initiation in Engineering Formation

The NSF Engineering (ENG) Directorate is continuing a multi-year initiative, the Professional Formation of Engineers, to create and support an innovative and inclusive engineering profession for the 21st Century. The PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) program has two goals: 1) Support research in the Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE), and 2) Increase the community of researchers conducting PFE research. PIs are expected to have little or no experience conducting social science or education research and will develop the proposal with an engineering education research mentor. The full proposal deadline date is November 9, 2021 ( Second Tuesday in November, Annually Thereafter).

 

Related information:

Solicitation: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?WT.z_pims_id=503603&ods_key=nsf20558

Program Page: 

https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/pfe-research-initiation-engineering-formation-pfe-rief

Program Contact: J. Kemi Ladeji-Osias jladejio@nsf.gov

 

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8. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Cultivating a Network of Developers for Engineering Students (NODES)

Poster PDF Access: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PRlMDBjJbGaePh_pMrqKjjAPB6W4RyYv/view 

 

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9. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: DELTA Future Faculty Institute  

Dear Colleague,

Are you a graduate-level student or industry employee considering a career as an engineering faculty member? If so, join us in October for the ASEE DELTA Future Faculty Institute

Learn more and register today 

 

Overview

Coming October 2021, the ASEE DELTA Future Faculty Institute is a two-part, instructor-led online program that will provide participants with the knowledge and tools to positively launch their engineering faculty careers. Throughout this program, led by John Crepeau, Ph.D., P.E. (University of Idaho), participants will learn how to prepare for and navigate the faculty application, interview, and start-up process, while engaging with a network of peer colleagues. Click here to read complete program details.

 

Dates and Times

Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 11 AM – 1 PM, ET 

 

Pricing

Pricing for this institute is $300 for ASEE members and $350 for non-members. Register today! Not a member? Click here to learn about ASEE individual memberships and to join ASEE.

 

Thanks to a generous donation from the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation, we are able to waive program fees for up to 30 eligible applicants from Minority Serving Institutions. Applications will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to apply.

 

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Position Announcements, Detailed:

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1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Open Assistant or Associate Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Position Department of Engineering Education

The Department of Engineering Education (https://eed.osu.edu/) at The Ohio State University (https://www.osu.edu/) invites applications for a regular tenure-track/tenured assistant or associate faculty appointment in the area of engineering education or computing education. We are seeking an innovative scholar who will help further build our department. This professor will be required to establish a research program, secure outside funding, advise graduate students within our engineering education Ph.D. program, and teach courses across the department including our first-year engineering program. This individual will be encouraged to engage with the department across the various programmatic areas (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Multidisciplinary Capstone / IBE; Graduate Studies and Research; Engineering Technical Communications; Fundamentals of Engineering – Honors; Fundamentals of Engineering – Traditional) through their work and will have opportunities to innovate and elevate our growing department. Interested applicants should submit an application in Academic Jobs Online: (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19508). The application deadline is November 1, 2021. If you have questions about the position, please contact Rachel Kajfez (Kajfez.2@osu.edu).

 

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2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor Position – School of Engineering Education, Purdue University

The School of Engineering Education (ENE) within the College of Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor.  Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in engineering education research focused on any level from pre-kindergarten through college and into engineering practice.  Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in engineering, education, or a related discipline at the time of position start and demonstrate excellent potential to build an independent research program, as well as potential to educate and mentor students.  The successful candidate will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate (First-year Engineering, Multidisciplinary Engineering, or Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies programs) and graduate level courses, and perform service at the School, College, and University levels. Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to collaboration and interdisciplinarity, as well as diversity and inclusion. 

Applications must be submitted electronically via this site:

https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=15439&company=purdueuniv. A background check is required for employment in this position. Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. 

 

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3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral Scholar on the Leonhard Center at Penn State

The Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education within the College of Engineering, is excited to announce our search for a postdoctoral scholar. The Leonhard Center is an endowed Center that forms partnerships with engineering faculty and programs in designing, implementing, and evaluating research-based innovations in undergraduate and graduate engineering education. In addition, the Leonhard Center initiates and evaluates College-wide projects in support of the College’s strategic goals. The Leonhard Center also provides workshops and summer academies for faculty on a wide range of topics from creativity and innovation to engineering communication. The Leonhard Center prides itself on its creative and positive workplace culture and welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds. 

 

 

Under the mentorship of the Center’s Director of Assessment and Instructional Support, the postdoctoral scholar will lead several projects. The primary project is a research study, funded by the KEEN foundation, investigating the relationship between engineering faculty beliefs and instructional practices. The project will generate new understanding on how faculty beliefs (such as growth or fixed mindset) across different domains may impact instructional decision making, including the adoption of evidence-based instructional practices. Additional projects may include collaborating with faculty to design and evaluate projects in engineering education and offering college-wide workshops on innovative instructional practices and educational research.  Working in the Leonhard Center will provide candidates with varied experience in both engineering educational research as well as faculty development.  The position requires the ability to design and conduct research using qualitative and quantitative methods. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in communication and collaboration. The ability to publish and present the results of the studies at national or international conferences is also important for the position. Minimum requirements for the position are a Ph.D. in an appropriate field such as engineering education, educational psychology, or higher education. Knowledge of current trends in engineering education is desirable. This position is for one year with additional years of funding available if there is mutual interest.

 

For more information, please see:

https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/Postdoctoral-Scholar_REQ_0000019856-1 or e-mail Sarah Zappe at ser163@psu.edu.

 

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