ERM Announcements for 3/15/2020
General Announcements
ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: FIE 2020 Paper Reviewers Needed
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: STEM Identity & K12 Mentoring Research Study
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: 2020 WEEF/GEDC Conference: First Call for Papers
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Bucknell Summer Teaching Workshop for Engineering Faculty and Graduate Students
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences
Position Announcements
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Post-Doc/Project Manager Position Open for Physics Education Project at Florida International University
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral scholar in the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education at Penn State
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral associate for Active Learning Initiative in the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral research position at Purdue University
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching/Research Faculty in Engineering Education at the University of Florida
General Announcements
ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: FIE 2020 Paper Reviewers Needed
The Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference is a major international conference focusing on educational innovations and research in engineering and computing education. The conference is organized by ERM, IEEE Computer Society, and IEEE Education Society. This year, the conference will be held in Uppsala, Sweden! We hope you will consider joining us for FIE 2020.
Additionally, it is almost time for FIE 2020 paper reviews. Please consider signing up to be a paper reviewer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUsRlELpwQrcAMZ0etCXFsO9HuhQW9412mQEiQJc5e_uDAFA/viewform. The more reviewers we have, the better, so please feel free to pass this along to others who you think would be interested in reviewing for the conference.
Contact Rachel Kajfez (kajfez.2@osu.edu) with any questions. Thank you!
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: 2020 WEEF/GEDC Conference: First Call for Papers
We invite you to participate in WEEF-GEDC 2020 and submit an abstract. Guidelines for submission may be found here: https://weefgedc2020.org/submission-of-abstracts/ Key Date: The deadline for submission of abstracts is 20 April 2020. After review of the abstracts, selected submissions will be invited to submit a full paper based on the abstract, which will undergo a second round of peer review. Those that wish to only submit a revised Abstract to the conference may do so. All peer-reviewed full conference papers presented will be published in the conference proceedings, which will be submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore. A selection of conference papers will be given the opportunity to be upgraded for a special edition of the SAIEE Africa Research Journal, which will then be submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore.
Call for Mini-Symposia is now open. We also invite you to submit proposals for a mini-symposium. A mini-symposium consists of a full 90-minute conference session organised by submitters. We welcome proposals for innovative uses of this time. Guidelines for submission may be found here: https://weefgedc2020.org/submission-of-proposals-for-mini-symposia/ Key Date: The deadline for submission of proposals for mini-symposia is 1 June 2020.
If you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@weefgedc2020.org
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: STEM Identity & K12 Mentoring Research Study
We are researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) identity development during K12 outreach and education programs. We are seeking participants that currently coordinate such programs through a college or university. If you are interested in participating in the research, please take a short online survey. The survey should take about 5-minutes to complete.
To take the survey, please follow this link:
https://cuboulder.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_erPH1Hn0bgRE0gR
Based on the survey responses, we will select program coordinators to invite to participate in two elements of this research study: (1) an interview, and (2) contacting university students who participated in your program between 2018 and 2020 on behalf of the research team.
If you have any questions, please contact PI Sabina Schill at sabina.schill@colorado.edu.
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Bucknell Summer Teaching Workshop for Engineering Faculty and Graduate Students
Faculty Workshop: How to Engineer Engineering Education
July 22-24, 2020 at Bucknell University
For the 19th consecutive year, faculty from Bucknell University are proud to offer this hands on teaching workshop. The intended audience is engineering faculty and prospective faculty (including graduate students) who want to use research-driven strategies that reduce course preparation time, make classes more engaging and increase student learning.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Workshop Fee and Meals: $750 if received before April 30th, $800 if received between May 1- May 30th, and $850 after May 30th. (NOTE: Workshop fee is non-refundable after May 30.) On Campus Room ($150 for 3 nights) is available but optional
APPLY ON-LINE @ www.bucknell.edu/Catalyst: Applicants are accepted on a first come, first served basis and will generally be notified of their status shortly after their application is received.
QUESTIONS: Contact Professor Michael Prince, Telephone: 570.577.1781 E-mail: prince@bucknell.edu
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences
Registration is now open for the Olin Summer Institute! Designing Student-Centered Learning Experiences is a weeklong interactive workshop for faculty teams engaged in a curricular change effort at their own institution. Through participatory workshops, immersive design exercises, and presentations from experts, teams of faculty learn about, experience, and practice effective, engaging teaching approaches for new and meaningful STEM curricula. The workshop will be held June 8-12, 2020 at the Olin College campus in Needham, Massachusetts.
More information may be found here: http://www.olin.edu/collaborate/collaboratory/summer-institute/. The priority application deadline is March 15, 2020.
Position Announcements
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Post-Doc/Project Manager Position Open for Physics Education Project at Florida International University
The STEP UP Project (www.stepupphysics.org) is looking to hire a postdoc/project manager at Florida International University. Two research universities (FIU and Texas A&M Commerce) and two national organizations (AAPT and APS) lead the STEP UP project which focuses on mobilizing thousands of high school physics teachers around the country to support and inspire young women in physics. STEP UP resources and materials have been found to significantly improve students’ attitudes towards learning physics (especially women) by disrupting stereotypic cultural narratives and creating communal classroom spaces. Anyone who is interested can apply to the listing below (please make sure to mention the STEP UP project in your materials). Applications will be considered immediately as they are received.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral scholar in the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education at Penn State
The Leonhard Center at Penn State is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to take a leadership role in a multi-phase study related to the Engineering Equity Initiative. This mixed methods study is focusing on understanding how College of Engineering faculty and staff create a positive and inclusive culture for all students. One of the goals for this project is to better understand current faculty and staff practices and beliefs around equity and inclusion so that we can design workshops to support our faculty and staff (and, by extension, our students) in enhancing equity and inclusion within the College of Engineering. After the faculty/staff study is launched, the Postdoctoral Scholar will have the opportunity to participate in other projects within the Leonhard Center such as developing and evaluating faculty-driven projects in engineering education and leading college-level workshops relating to instructional practices and educational research.
The position requires strong qualitative research skills. Additional, quantitative and mixed methods research abilities would be preferred. 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 is an annually renewable, fixed-term appointment. Applicants should submit their applications packet including a letter of interest, a résumé, and a list of three references online. Review of applications will begin 4 April 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about the job and to apply, see https://psu.jobs/job/93986. Contact Sarah Zappe at ser163@psu.edu for more information.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Post-doctoral associate for Active Learning Initiative in the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher in engineering education in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University. The successful candidate will take a leading role in the redesign and evaluation of two required mechanical engineering courses in the thermal/fluids area. The postdoc will work with a group of faculty and postdocs to develop and document course materials emphasizing active and inductive learning and real-life applications. This position is part of a Cornell-wide initiative to shift the undergraduate curriculum toward active learning approaches.
This is a two-year, full time appointment starting June 1, 2020. Minimum qualification is a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, engineering education research, or a closely related field. Preferred qualifications include some combination of: experience with relevant literature and education research methods; strong background in heat transfer and fluid mechanics; ability to work collaboratively, adapting to diverse views and approaches; project leadership, time management, communication, and writing skills. Because this project will involve integrating and applying many different research areas, an ability to grow is even more valuable than extensive experience in any one of the above areas.
For a full position description and instructions to apply, please visit https://www.mae.cornell.edu/mae/resources/faculty-search-job-openings.
Questions can be directed to Prof. Elizabeth Fisher at emf4@cornell.edu. Evaluation of applications will start on March 16, 2020. Diversity and inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral research position at Purdue University
The Departments of Computer Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute seek to hire a postdoctoral researcher to join a project that integrates learning sciences, data science, and cyberlearning in STEM. The title of the project is “Living Labs for Promoting Model-based Reasoning and Data Science Skills via Designing Energy-Efficient Buildings.” The postdoc will work with a team of engineers and discipline-based education researchers on a design-based research study to promote model-based reasoning and data science skills in the context of designing energy-efficient buildings. Specifically, the postdoc will primarily focus on developing learning interventions that will engage students in the process of extracting, manipulating, and analyzing data from sensors, and optimizing buildings via simulation. The postdoc will also contribute to the data collection and data analysis procedures of the design-based research. The start date is August 1 for a one-year appointment (to be extended for a second year upon performance).
Minimum Qualifications: 1) PhD in Discipline-based Education Research, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Learning Sciences, or a closely related field, 2) Programming experience and ability to learn data science skills, and 3) high interest in discipline-based education research.
Desired Qualifications: Experience with data analytics; Experience with learning analytics; Experience with qualitative and quantitative methods; Experience writing and publishing in peer-reviewed journals; Familiar with Computer Aided Design tools; Ability to work on collaborative teams across multiple disciplines; Ability to communicate effectively. To apply, please submit a single PDF file to Alejandra Magana, Ph.D. admagana@purdue.edu that includes: 1) a cover letter, 2) CV, 3) writing sample (essay or manuscript) where the applicant is the primary author, and 4) contact information for two references.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching/Research Faculty in Engineering Education at the University of Florida
The Department of Engineering Education at the University of Florida is looking for multiple teaching/research faculty. The positions are primarily teaching with some research assignment. We are looking for teaching in the following areas: Computer Science (all areas), Introductory level Electrical Engineering, Introductory level Engineering Computer Programming, and Digital Literacy curriculum development.
Engineer position: https://apply.interfolio.com/68099
Lecturer position: https://apply.interfolio.com/58175
Contact Hans van Oostrom, Department Chair (oostrom@ufl.edu) for more information
To send an announcement to the ERM listserv, please prepare a 2-3 paragraph description including any relevant URLs and contact info as well as a subject line. Do not include any attachments. Be sure that the announcement includes the person to contact with questions. Email all of this information to Sarah Zappe at ser163@psu.edu with [ERM Announcement] in the subject line to facilitate email sorting. Announcements will be sent out on the 1st and 15th of each month. Each set of announcements will be included in the announcements email twice. Announcements will also be recorded on the ERM website: http://erm.asee.org/
For more resources and position announcements, please see the Engineering Education Community Resource Wiki available at http://bit.ly/engredu. A direct link to job postings at https://bitly.com/eecr-jobs.
Recent Comments