Dear ERM members,

It’s one of my favorite and most dreaded times of the year—back to school. I love the energy and excitement of a new academic year. There’s so much possibility. Campus is starting to bustle again, and the students are coming back. And yet, this period marks the end of my unstructured days (where I always plan for more than I can accomplish), but I also don’t have a packed schedule of meetings. And, this academic year also has continued uncertainty and challenges that have not disappeared with the start of a new term.

Over the past week, I’ve been thinking a lot about gratitude. Much of this reflection has been prompted by a research project in which a recent graduate, Dr. Julianna Gesun, has been investigating this concept related to engineering thriving. The formal definition of gratitude that we’ve been using is “feelings of appreciation for someone else in response to receiving benefits that were intentionally provided, especially at some cost to the benefactor.” In this framing, I am grateful for this community that has worked to be connected while making major educational lifts over the past year and a half. I am grateful for the individuals who have volunteered to serve in leadership positions in ERM. I am grateful for those who mentor others—I have benefitted from your time and wisdom. I am grateful for the willingness of this community to ask challenging questions and engaged in difficult conversations.

My hope is that a grateful outlook can reshape my orientation to a time that could feel overwhelming, discouraging, or frustrating. Holding on to these bigger benefits is making my start to this year more hopeful than a focus on my ever growing to-do list and circumstances. I’m wishing you a great start to your terms!

All my best,
Allison

ERM Announcements for 8/15/2021
General Announcements
1. CALL FOR RESEARCH PARTICIPATION: Dissertation: Graduate Student Professional Development and Teaching Self-efficacy: A Mixed Methods Study

2. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: JEE Mentored Reviewer Program

Position Announcements
1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Science and Engineering Education Fellow in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University

2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Instructional Assistant Professor position at the University of Florida Department of Engineering Education

3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Teaching Professor/Instructor position in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder
4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Faculty of Engineering Practice School of Engineering Education at Purdue University

General Announcements

1. CALL FOR RESEARCH PARTICIPATION: Dissertation: Graduate Student Professional Development and Teaching Self-efficacy: A Mixed Methods Study

I, Jutshi Agarwal, doctoral candidate with the Department of Engineering Education at University of Cincinnati, am seeking fellow engineering graduate student participation in my dissertation research on the teaching preparation of future engineering faculty. Participation involves a 15-minute survey on how confident engineering graduate students are in their abilities to teach undergraduate/graduate courses. Graduate students do not need to be involved in any teaching activity to respond to this survey. The study also involves an optional second stage of online interviews(recorded). You will be given the option at the end of the survey as to whether you wish to participate in the second stage. If you consent to the interview, you will be asked to provide your contact details so I can reach out to you for that part. You do NOT need to consent to the interview to participate in the survey.

More information about IRB (Institutional Review Board) approval, faculty advisors, and the study will be available at the link below before you start the survey.

I sincerely thank you for your participation in this study. Please feel free to forward this call for participation to the greater graduate student community in your engineering college. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at agarwaji@mail.uc.edu .

Survey link: https://ucengeducation.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8vkfUiRhoT1FWIe

2. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: JEE Mentored Reviewer Program

The Journal of Engineering Education (JEE) is committed to cultivate, disseminate, and archive scholarly research in engineering education. To expand our reviewer base and maintain the quality of manuscript reviews, JEE launched a Mentored Reviewer Program in 2019. This program is intended to coach new or novice reviewers through the review process with mentor who has substantial experience in reviewing and writing engineering education research studies. We are inviting applications for mentees to the JEE Mentored Reviewer Program. Mentees for the program should be novices in engineering education research such as graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and engineering faculty. Mentees should display evidence of developing expertise (through formal courses or real-world experiences) in research areas that align with the journal’s mission. Mentees should have developing expertise in either quantitative or qualitative research methods. Individuals from countries other than the United States are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The Mentored Reviewer Program is a competitive program for both mentors and mentees. All mentors and mentees will be acknowledged at the ASEE annual meeting and will receive a certificate recognizing their accomplishments through their participation in the program during the previous year. Mentees will be asked to participate in an online training with their mentors and JEE editors that will include an introduction to JEE and an overview of expectations for reviews. During the mentorship period (approximately 3 – 6 months), mentors and mentees will work together on approximately three article reviews. A scaffolded approach to the review process allows each mentee to gain more independence by their final review. To the extent possible, mentors and mentees will be matched based on expertise. For more information on the program, please contact Lisa Benson at lbenson@clemson.edu, or visit the program website, which also includes resources for reviewers: https://sites.google.com/view/jee-mentored-reviewers/mentored-reviewer-program.

The application for mentees is available at: https://tinyurl.com/JEEMentoredReviewMenteeF21 . Applications are due by August 20, 2021.

Position Announcements

1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Science and Engineering Education Fellow in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Stanford University is seeking applications for a Science and Engineering Education Fellow (SEEF) in Mechanical Engineering (ME) to (a) support committed faculty in implementing an effective transition of ME courses to an active and more inclusive learning format, and (b) engage in research on engineering education and workplace practices. This comes at a key transition period for our BSME program, as we are amid assessing what components from our largely online course formats from AY21 we want to retain as we head back to all in-person teaching for AY22. The Fellow will join a campus-wide cohort of Science and Engineering Education Fellows, as well as including education-related scholars in the Designing Education Lab (DEL).

More details about the role can be found at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YZdanVVkdYcKr1zXTUcTZFTTj0o_dXpC/view?usp=sharing

2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Instructional Assistant Professor position at the University of Florida Department of Engineering Education

The Department of Engineering Education at the University of Florida is searching for a 12-month Instructional Assistant Professor (Assistant Engineer – non tenure acquiring). Duties and responsibilities include teaching, revising, and developing undergraduate and graduate engineering courses, hands-on programming related educational laboratories, and may include both online as well as face-to-face instruction in computer programming. This position includes an allocation of 20% FTE for research in engineering education.

For more details and to apply:
https://facultyjobs.hr.ufl.edu/posting/91111

3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Teaching Professor/Instructor position in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder

The Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences (AES) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a full-time Instructor to teach in its undergraduate program. The instructor will be a member of the AES faculty and will participate in course development and assessment, faculty governance, and university service.

Candidates are sought who have an MS or PhD degree in either aerospace, aeronautical, or astronautical engineering, or a closely related field or equivalent industry experience. Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to teach and work in a highly collaborative environment. Preference will be given to applicants with prior university teaching experience, years of experience, and graduate degrees.

Viable candidates should be capable of teaching a wide range of undergraduate aerospace engineering courses in both lecture and laboratory formats. Candidates are expected to fit into curriculum groups focused on a) structures, materials, and structural dynamics or b) aerospace design and system engineering. These areas include courses related to statics and structural analysis, experimental and computational methods, material science for aerospace engineers, aerospace vehicle design and performance, and mechanics of materials. Engineering design or operational experience in one or both of these areas is ideal. An understanding and appreciation for aerospace engineering fundamentals, as well as excellent management, communication, and organizational skills, along with a willingness to learn quickly, is required. A successful candidate in this position will teach multiple courses during the academic year and summer terms. This instructor position typically has effort allocations of 80% teaching and 20% service, however these allocations are negotiable for a highly qualified applicant. Research is typically not included in this position, unless related to engineering education.

Contact: Lauren Cole (lauren.cole@colorado.edu), Office Manager & Assistant to the Chair if there are additional questions. Applicants should use this link: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=32216

4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Faculty of Engineering Practice School of Engineering Education at Purdue University

The School of Engineering Education at Purdue University invites applications for a non-tenure track Faculty of Engineering Practice position at the rank of Assistant or Associate, commensurate with the candidate’s credentials. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in any engineering disciplinary area, with a desire to promote and provide excellence in engineering education.

For more details and to apply: https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=15294&company=purdueuniv

Dear ERM members,

Last week at the 2021 ASEE Annual Conference, Sarah Zappe passed the hat (an ERM tradition) to me to begin my role as the new ERM Division Chair. I would like to thank Sarah for her strong leadership, especially during the pandemic. Despite the necessity of conducting all ERM business virtually, she did a great job of pushing the division forward on strategic goals and keeping the community connected. I am incredibly thankful for work that she did, and I know I have some big shoes to fill as I step into this new role. Sarah started a tradition of writing a short introduction to each ERM newsletter. I know many in the community, including myself, really enjoyed these personal updates every couple of weeks. I plan to continue this effort moving forward.

I am both really excited and have a bit of trepidation in sending out this first set of announcements—it’s my first task as the new chair. In reflecting on why I feel this way, I have been thinking about the discussion on productive fear from Tara Mohr’s book, Playing Big, which is the Hebrew word, yirah. This word has two meanings that seem applicable: 1) The feeling that overcomes us when we inhabit a larger space than we are used to; and 2) The feeling we experience when we suddenly come into possession of considerably more energy than we had before. I feel both of these emotions as I step into this new role.

Looking ahead, I am thinking about what strategic efforts to prioritize. I think many of the strategic goals remain the same: 1) be perceived as a community where its members feel welcome, included, and that they have a voice; 2) be leaders in having conference sessions that are interactive, innovative, and engaging; 3) have a greater number of members who are nominated and potentially win ASEE awards; and 4) continue to be financially stable. We have made great progress in these areas over the past year, but there is still room to grow. I am also excited about the opportunity to engage with the larger ASEE community in ASEE’s Year of Impact on Racial Equity (https://diversity.asee.org/deicommittee/yire/). ERM can and should be a leader in this area. There are already a number of ERM members engaged individually, and if you have not looked at these opportunities, I encourage you to explore opportunities at the link above. We will be considering other ways for the division to engage in this work. If you have specific ideas, please let me know.

I am holding on to the few precious weeks of summer before the start of the semester. I wish you room to think, relax, and prepare for the coming year. It was great to catch up with many of you this past week, and I hope to engage with many others over the next year.

Allison

ERM Announcements for 8/1/2021
General Announcements
1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: ASEE Conference Workshop – “New Digital Frontiers: Understanding Our Place in the Changing Landscape of Engineering Education”

2. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: J-PEER Special issue on impact of COVID-19 on pre-college engineering education

3. CALL FOR RESEARCH PARTICIPATION: Dissertation: Graduate Student Professional Development and Teaching Self-efficacy: A Mixed Methods Study

4. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Opportunities to get involved with ERM

5. CONGRATULATIONS TO ERM AWARD WINNERS

Position Announcements
1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Seeking a qualified candidate for post-doctoral position in engineering education

2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral research scholar at Purdue University Schools of Engineering Education and Aeronauts and Astronautics

3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral researcher at Florida International University

4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Part-Time Faculty Position in Ningbo, CHINA / Mechanical Engineering Technology

5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Science and Engineering Education Fellow in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University

General Announcements

1. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: ASEE Conference Workshop – “New Digital Frontiers: Understanding Our Place in the Changing Landscape of Engineering Education”

As you are making your conference selections for ASEE 2021, please consider attending a workshop we are hosting on Monday, July 26 from 9am-12pm (PDT) entitled “New Digital Frontiers: Understanding Our Place in the Changing Landscape of Engineering Education”. In this workshop, we will use ecosystem mapping to clarify the elements of our lives that have changed since the COVID-19 shift to online learning. We welcome participants from a variety of backgrounds, including faculty, administrators, students, industry representatives and educational technology developers. Although online education has experienced many exciting developments this past year and holds great promise, it also brings challenging realignments in the delivery of education. Using an ecosystems framework, we will highlight the impact of these changes on the higher education system and reflect upon potential future directions. You can find the full session description here. We hope to see you there!

Contact: Alan Cheville – rac039@bucknell.edu

2. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: J-PEER Special issue on Impact of COVID-19 on Pre-College Engineering Education

The Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education currently has a call for papers for a special issue on “The Impact of COVID-19 on Pre-College Engineering Education.”

This special issue will explore and document how COVID-19 has impacted pre-college engineering education. Specifically, we seek manuscripts including but not limited to the following: 1) Studies that demonstrate how engineering curricula in pre-college were altered under COVID-19. These studies may include engineering curricula, lesson plans, or other learning opportunities adapted to the online or hybrid learning setting, as well as adaptations and changes to engineering teacher professional learning, and challenges that were addressed. Such studies can include a wide range of both formal and informal learning settings. 2) Studies that capture the impact of the pandemic on engineering education. These studies may investigate how COVID-19 affected different groups such as engineering educators, students, and/or care-givers. Such studies may include impacts on wellbeing, learning, engagement, and access. 3) Many research or intervention projects impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic required adaptation. Studies focusing on addressing COVID-19 impacts within the designed interventions and research settings would be of interest for this special issue. 4) Literature synthesis focusing on COVID-19 impact in the field of pre-college engineering education will also be considered.

Extended abstracts are due August 30, 2021, and papers will be invited for submission on a rolling basis and not later than September 5.

For more information, see https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/jpeer/vol11/iss2/1/

3. CALL FOR RESEARCH PARTICIPATION: Dissertation: Graduate Student Professional Development and Teaching Self-efficacy: A Mixed Methods Study

I, Jutshi Agarwal, doctoral candidate with the Department of Engineering Education at University of Cincinnati, am seeking fellow engineering graduate student participation in my dissertation research on the teaching preparation of future engineering faculty. Participation involves a 15-minute survey on how confident engineering graduate students are in their abilities to teach undergraduate/graduate courses. Graduate students do not need to be involved in any teaching activity to respond to this survey. The study also involves an optional second stage of online interviews (recorded). You will be given the option at the end of the survey as to whether you wish to participate in the second stage. If you consent to the interview, you will be asked to provide your contact details so I can reach out to you for that part. You do NOT need to consent to the interview to participate in the survey.

More information about IRB (Institutional Review Board) approval, faculty advisors, and the study will be available at the link below before you start the survey.

I sincerely thank you for your participation in this study. Please feel free to forward this call for participation to the greater graduate student community in your engineering college. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at agarwaji@mail.uc.edu .

Survey link: https://ucengeducation.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8vkfUiRhoT1FWIe

4. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Opportunities to get involved with ERM

We have several volunteer positions within ERM including:
· Apprentice Faculty Grant (AFG) committee chair or member
· Nominating committee chair or member
· Vice Chair for FIE 2023
· Vice Chair for ASEE 2023

If you are interested in one of these positions, please contact Allison Godwin, godwina@purdue.edu

5. CONGRATULATIONS TO ERM AWARD WINNERS

A big congratulations to the ERM award winners recognized at the 2021 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Find a recap of the awards and recognition from the ERM community celebration event from this past Wednesday online at https://erm.asee.org/asee-2021/. Included are best paper and best diversity papers, ERM service award, and JEE related awards and recognition. There are also short videos presentations recognizing the Apprentice Faculty Grant awardees.

Position Announcements

1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Seeking a qualified candidate for post-doctoral position in engineering education

The Engineering Education Research Group at Oregon State University, in partnership with the Beyond Professional Identity Lab at Harding University, is seeking a postdoctoral scholar starting in between August 2021 and June of 2022 (open until filled). Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in engineering education or a related discipline (e.g., science education research, educational psychology, behavioral sciences).

The successful candidate will work on one of two projects or both, depending on qualifications and timing of hiring. The first is Dr. Huff’s NSF CAREER Award focused on advancing academic well-being through in-depth and advanced qualitative research on the experience of shame as experienced by engineering faculty. The second project is an IUSE grant led by Dr. Brown that uses advanced qualitative research to support faculty using evidence-based instructional practices in ways that align with their contextual settings. This position will be based at Oregon State, and the successful candidate will be mentored by both Drs. Brown and Huff.

This is a 1-year appointment. However, it can be extended based on satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. If you meet the aforementioned requirements, please email the following documents in a single PDF file (Word documents will not be opened) to the contact listed below:
· A detailed CV

· A one-page statement describing your background and how you fit the advertised position

· Contact information for three referees

Please submit your application materials by August 16th for full consideration for the position. The subject line of your email should contain the following text: “Post-doctoral scholar in engineering education (your last name).” Please note that only the qualified candidates with the required expertise will be contacted.

Contact both Drs. Brown and Huff with a single email:
Shane Brown
Professor of Engineering Education
Oregon State University
School of Civil and Construction Engineering
Corvallis, Oregon, USA
Email: shane.brown@oregonstate.edu

James Huff
Associate Professor of Engineering Education
Harding University
Honors College and Department of Engineering & Physics
Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Email: jlhuff@harding.edu

2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral research scholar at Purdue University Schools of Engineering Education and Aeronauts and Astronautics

The Schools of Engineering Education and Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University are collaborating on a research project to develop policy innovations to enhance the STEM talent workforce. We invite applications for a postdoctoral research scholar to work with Drs. Joyce Main and Dan DeLaurentis to help conduct research related to the educational pathways of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students from K-12 to postgraduate studies. In addition to modeling STEM students’ educational paths, this project will focus on entry into STEM careers to identify critical policy and programmatic levers to increase the STEM workforce.

For more information and to apply, please see: https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=14614&company=purdueuniv

3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoctoral researcher at Florida International University

Our team (PI: Dr. Bruk Berhane in the SUCCEED at FIU) is inviting applications for a full-time postdoctoral scholar in the area of engineering education starting by the Fall of 2021 with opportunities to start earlier. This position will work on the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded project: “Engineering for US all (e4usa.org)” and activities will largely focus on data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation associated with the project. The initial appointment is for the academic year 2021-2022, with expectation for an additional appointment in academic year 2022-23.

Please see here for the fuller job description:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18XoEKkrHiPPswar_HgtSXdaHUKeQ5ND4rZHFLaKEHNU/edit

4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Part-Time Faculty Position in Ningbo, CHINA / Mechanical Engineering Technology

Wayne State University (WSU) in Detroit, Michigan; is actively seeking part-time faculty interested in teaching in our Mechanical Engineering Technology program in Ningbo, China. Courses are taught in English, on location at The Ningbo University of Technology (NBUT) in an accelerated 8-week format. The next set of WSU course offerings will be held mid-November 2021 to mid-January 2022. Areas of interest include Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Process Engineering, and Instrumentation. In addition to a part time faculty payment, WSU will cover visa as well as travel costs to and from China. NBUT will provide free accommodation for the duration of the stay, and cover meals during the workweek. In the event that travel to China is impeded because of the coronavirus situation, the candidate must be prepared to switch to a remote online course offering mode.

Minimum Requirements:
• A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, with relevant industrial experience.
Other Desirable Qualifications:
• Evidence of prior college-level teaching experience in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Evidence of active participation in the engineering profession.
• Demonstrated technical currency in the field.

To apply, or for further information contact Dr. Ece Yaprak, Chair of the WSU Division of Engineering Technology, at ab2544@wayne.edu
Wayne State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Science and Engineering Education Fellow in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Stanford University is seeking applications for a Science and Engineering Education Fellow (SEEF) in Mechanical Engineering (ME) to (a) support committed faculty in implementing an effective transition of ME courses to an active and more inclusive learning format, and (b) engage in research on engineering education and workplace practices. This comes at a key transition period for our BSME program, as we are amid assessing what components from our largely online course formats from AY21 we want to retain as we head back to all in-person teaching for AY22. The Fellow will join a campus-wide cohort of Science and Engineering Education Fellows, as well as including education-related scholars in the Designing Education Lab (DEL).

More details about the role can be found at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YZdanVVkdYcKr1zXTUcTZFTTj0o_dXpC/view?usp=sharing

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 Allison Godwin at godwina@purdue.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.