Hello ERM Folks!

Please refer to the announcements below for important updates, opportunities, and postings.

Also, please do not forget to nominate yourself or someone else for the Secretary/Treasurer or Director position in our upcoming elections. You may do that here by Friday, April 19. Please direct any questions about nominations to Dr. Sarah Rodriguez, the ERM Nomination Chair:srodriguez@vt.edu.

Best regards,

James

ERM Announcements for 04/15/2024

 

General Announcements 

 

1. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: New NSF RED Solicitation
2. COMMUNITY UPDATE: JWMHiatus Announcement (June-September 2024)
3. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:[EXTENDED] Studies in Engineering Education Looking for a New Co-Editor
4. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: FIE 2024 – Call for Special Session, Pre-Conference Workshop, Panel (regular and students) proposal abstracts (DEADLINE: 04/29/2024)
5. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: NETI-1, Course Design and Student Engagement
6. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Seeking Support with Dissertation Study: Recruiting Engineering Faculty
7. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Summer Teaching Workshop at Bucknell University
8. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Call for Papers for REES 2025

 

Position Announcements 

 

1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Director for the Institute for Inclusive and Transformative Scholarship (IFITS) at Boise State University
2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching-Focused Assistant Professor Positions
3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: South Dakota Mines: Design Theory and Methodology Tenure-Track or Lecturer

 

General Announcements

1. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: New NSF RED Solicitation

 

NSF is seeking proposals in response to the new IUSE/Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (IUSE/PFE: RED) solicitation.  The full details on the RED program can be found here: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/iuseprofessional-formation-engineers

2. COMMUNITY UPDATE: JWMHiatus Announcement (June-September 2024)

The Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering (JWM) is announcing a three-month hiatus on new submissions, beginning May 31^st and ending September 1^st, 2024.

Why is this occurring? As a paper journal, we are limited in how many articles we can publish per issue due to page constraints. Currently, we have a backlog of accepted articles waiting to be published and we don’t want authors to have to wait 18 months from time of acceptance to publication. To improve timeliness in delivering our content to the JWM audience, we need to allow some time for the publishing schedule to catch up to existing submissions.

Although no new submissions will be accepted for review during the hiatus timeframe, we encourage authors who are nearly ready to submit their manuscripts to JWM to go ahead and do so before May 31^st, 2024 (https://www.begellhouse.com/journals/journal-of-women-and-minorities-in-science-and-engineering.html). We will be welcoming new submissions again in September 2024, with our newly reduced word limit (8,000 words). This new word limit will help us overcome our constraints as a paper journal while continuing to serve our JWM authors and STEM education research community.

3. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:[EXTENDED] Studies in Engineering Education Looking for a New Co-Editor

 

Studies in Engineering Education invites applications for a new Co-Editor. SEE is an international, open-access, peer reviewed journal that provides a venue for high-quality research conducted in all settings and contexts relevant to engineering education, with an emphasis on contextually rich reflective discussions of issues and approaches important to engineering education researchers and practitioners. More information about the journal can be found on the website: https://seejournal.org/.

The Co-Editor of SEE will work with a team consisting of Co-Editor Dr. Marie Paretti, Associate Editors, and an Editorial Assistant to establish and execute processes to maintain SEE’s status as an international research journal in engineering education focused on qualitative and interpretive research paradigms. Among these processes and activities are: establishing and maintaining the editorial standards for the journal, managing the review and publication of papers, facilitating editorial board meetings, engaging the SEE advisory board, and training new associate editors. Executing these responsibilities requires approximately a 4-hour time commitment per week. Applicants should be recognized scholars in the field of engineering education at the national or international level.

If you’re interested in serving as Co-Editor, please send an email containing (a) a cover letter including a summary of relevant experiences, (b) a vision statement for the future of SEE and a statement of your editorial philosophy, and (c) a full Curriculum Vitae, all to Shane Brown at shane.brown@oregonstate.edu. All materials should be sent as pdf attachments not later than Friday, April 26th, 2024 by midnight EDT. In addition, individuals may nominate outstanding candidates for consideration. The current Co-Editors will review application materials and the selected candidate will receive an offer on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024. The anticipated start date for the position is Monday, June 3rd, 2024. Questions regarding the position or the search process should be directed to Dr. Shane Brown (shane.brown@oregonstate.edu), Co-Editor or to Dr. Marie Paretti (mparetti@vt.edu), Co-Editor.

4. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: FIE 2024 – Call for Special Session, Pre-Conference Workshop, Panel (regular and students) proposal abstracts (DEADLINE: 04/29/2024)

 

The 2024 Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference will be in Washington DC this year at the Washington Hilton from October 13 to 16, 2024. This prominent international event is dedicated to advancing educational innovations and research in engineering and computing education, leading the world to the development of new research insights and educational approaches. The theme for the conference is “Embracing the challenges and transforming engineering and computing education in a technology-enhanced world.” FIE 2024 continues its long tradition of disseminating groundbreaking results in engineering and computing education and offers an ideal forum to share ideas, stay informed about the latest developments, and interact with colleagues across various disciplines. We extend a warm invitation to all our colleagues to join us in Washington DC from October 13 to 16, 2024, showcasing their research and fostering meaningful connections.

We invite you to submit Special Session, Pre-Conference Workshop, and Panel (regular and student) proposal abstracts (800-1000 words) by April 29th using the proposal abstract submission link.

This year’s co-hosts include: the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa Polytechnic Institute, the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering.

Best Regards,

FIE 2024 Technical Program Committee

5. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: NETI-1, Course Design and Student Engagement

 

NETI-1, Course Design and Student Engagement, the flagship offering of the National Effective Teaching Institute, will be offered July 30 – August 1, 2024, at Purdue University. Drs. Susan Lord, Matt Ohland, and Michael Prince will lead the long-standing foundational NETI-1 workshop, which has been offered since 1991. Previous NETI programs have reached over 3000 participants from more than 370 different schools. Our past participant evaluations have been overwhelmingly positive. The workshop features material for relatively new faculty members and other material designed to equip experienced faculty members to become teaching leaders and mentors on their campuses. Participants will include up to 60 faculty members from all branches of engineering, engineering technology, and other STEM areas. The registration fee is $1275 per participant, which covers organization and presentation costs, participant notebooks, lunches, and breaks. Participants also receive a copy of Felder & Brent’s Teaching and Learning STEM: A Practical Guide and the option of touring Purdue’s School of Engineering Education. NETI workshops have a powerful impact when teams of instructors from the same institution attend as a group, so for every three registrants from the same institution, the fourth is FREE! Travel expenses, including breakfasts and dinners, are not included. Further details about the workshop program and a link to register can be found at https://www.neti-workshop.org/event/neti-1-coming-summer-2024/ or email neti.workshops@gmail.com for more information.

6. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Seeking Support with Dissertation Study: Recruiting Engineering Faculty

 

I am seeking support with my dissertation research focused on investigating critical consciousness development in engineering faculty. The purpose of the research is to examine the critical consciousness development of engineering faculty throughout their career to explore how their positionality and lived experiences have shaped their critical awareness. If you are interested in participating in my project, you will first start with a recruitment questionnaire which should take no more than 7 minutes. Once selected as a participant, you will participate in two interviews and be provided with supplemental materials on critical consciousness that you can review independently. Participation is voluntary, but I hope you will choose to be part of this project! For additional information or concerns, please contact me (Jameka Wiggins) at wiggins.195@buckeyemail.osu.edu.

Questionnaire Link: https://go.osu.edu/joinme

Eligibility Criteria

– Required

— A tenure track, tenure, and/or non-tenure engineering faculty member. Faculty in the context of my study is defined by the National Center for Education as “professors, associate professors, assistant professors, instructors, lecturers, assisting professors, adjunct professors, and interim professors” (NCES, 2022). Non-tenure track faculty would be those that identify as instructors, lecturers, clinical, and/or practitioners. Tenure-track faculty are those who identify as assistant, associate, or full professors.

– Not Required but appreciated

— A desire to improve students’ experiences, especially those who are marginalized.

— Have an interest in reforming policies and teaching practices, and a strong interest in learning about culturally sustainable pedagogy.

— Interested in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) research.

Benefits

As a participant, you will be compensated $100 broken up into installments. Each payment will be distributed after the completion of the study component excluding the questionnaire. By the end of the study, the goal is for participants to be equipped with valuable insights into critical consciousness and strategies in reflexive praxis that can enrich their pedagogical practices with inclusivity in mind. In addition, you will be provided a Critical Consciousness Resource Guide to utilize for your professional development after the completion of the study.

 

7. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Summer Teaching Workshop at Bucknell University

Dr. Michael Prince and a team of collaborators will offer the long-standing teaching workshop, “How to Engineer Engineering Education”, at Bucknell University from July 10-12, 2024.  The workshop is designed to introduce both new and more experienced instructors to practical instructional design for STEM faculty.  The program prepares instructors to adopt research-based practices that increase student engagement and learning.  This workshop has been offered for over 20 years and has received overwhelming positive reviews.  The registration fee is $900 per participant, which covers workshop attendance, participant notebooks, meals and refreshment breaks. There is a group discount for bringing larger teams from the same institution. Further details about the workshop program and a link to register can be found at https://www.bucknell.edu/academics/college-engineering/signature-engineering-programs/project-catalyst-how-engineer-engineering-education.  Please contact Michael Prince at prince@bucknell.edu with any questions.

8. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Call for Papers for REES 2025 [New Deadline: 04/19/2024]

 

The Call for Papers for the Research in Engineering Education Symposium (REES) 2025 is now open!

You can find the call at www.rees2025.org.

REES will be hosted by the University of Texas at El Paso from January 14 – 16, 2025. We also organize a pre-conference Doctoral Symposium and Workshop for engineers building their capacity in Engineering Education Research on January 13.

The Research in Engineering Education Symposium (REES) is the signature event of the international Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN) – https://reen.co/.

Abstract (200-300 words) submission deadline: April 19, 2024. Workshop and preconference calls will be announced later.

Please consider submitting an abstract and forward this call for abstracts to your colleagues.

Position Announcements

 

1. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Director for the Institute for Inclusive and Transformative Scholarship (IFITS) at Boise State University

 

The Institute for Inclusive and Transformative Scholarship (IFITS) at Boise State University is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic team member and leader, who is passionate about creating equitable and inclusive learning and research environments. The Assistant Director will provide vision and strategic leadership for the Office of Undergraduate Research and be a thought partner for the Executive Director on all aspects of the IFITS operations and programs.

In 2020, the Institute for Inclusive & Transformative Scholarship (IFITS) was approved by the Idaho State Board of Education. It evolved out of the Institute for STEM & Diversity Initiatives, with the vision of creating and nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community, where all are actively engaged in the scholarly life of the university and the region. IFITS staff are a small but mighty team that serves undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and our community in order to increase access to and accelerate impacts from transformative scholarship. IFITS works extensively with many other university offices to collaboratively achieve our goals. IFITS leads the VIP program, the ASSERT program, and consults with faculty from across campus on their scholarly initiatives. The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) lives within IFITS and works to engage all undergraduates in the scholarly life of the university. We do this through programming (e.g. Summer Research Community), cohort programs (e.g. LSAMP and Bridge to the Baccalaureate), and through grants and paid research experiences (e.g. HERC Fellowship, URCA grant). OUR also offers workshops and mentorship training to support faculty and researchers, and hosts several large events for undergraduate researchers to present their work.

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

– Advanced degree in a STEM field

– Professional experience in a STEM discipline

– Knowledge of undergraduate research and mentoring of undergraduate scholars through an inclusivity lens

– Communication skills

– Problem Solving skills and experience

– Organization skills

– Service mindset and related skills in providing assistance to a variety of stakeholders

– Experience leading projects and people effectively

Responsibilities Include:

– Establishing strategic and operational goals and vision for undergraduate research and student initiative programs

– Managing internally and externally funded programs for students involved in research and creative activity projects

– Contributing to grant proposals to support student research engagement

– Leading the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program at Boise State and acting as a liaison with other VIP programs nationally

– Providing faculty development, in particular in STEM fields, related to inclusive mentoring and broadening participation

– Serving on the planning and leadership teams of relevant STEM education grant programs on campus and across the state of Idaho

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ROLE AND APPLY BY VISITING: https://bit.ly/IFITShiring2024

2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching-Focused Assistant Professor Positions

The Gallogly College of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma invites applicants for two teaching-focused positions in our Engineering Pathways program. This newly launched program has dedicated faculty who are committed to our vision of providing all students with the opportunity and support needed to succeed in an engineering major. Specifically, the successful candidates will join the collaborative and collegial EP team which collectively contribute to teaching and mentoring first- and second-year engineering students and to providing additional support for mathematics success for engineering problem-solving. Candidates with experience or expertise in first-year engineering education or in supporting mathematics success for engineering problem solving are strongly encouraged to apply.

One position mentions a possible January 2024 start date. We are still seeking one candidate under that call.

EP Position:

https://apply.interfolio.com/127121

EP Math Support Position:

https://apply.interfolio.com/139586

Other OU Gallogly College of Engineering open searches are listed here: https://www.ou.edu/coe/about/hiring

The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo

For questions contact Susan Walden, susan.walden@ou.edu

3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

The Department of Applied Physical Sciences (APS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor (TAP). This position is a 3-year, 9-month, permanent, fixed-term faculty appointment. The individual in the position will be evaluated annually for teaching and service.

APS has developed an innovative, general engineering undergraduate major that is a BS in Applied Sciences with tracks in materials engineering and environmental engineering. This new major will build on an existing minor in Applied Sciences and Engineering and we will enroll new students starting in fall 2024. This program will capitalize on the strengths of UNC to train students to address the complex, interdisciplinary challenges of today. We seek a dynamic educator who will thrive in this innovative environment and is prepared to design, improve upon, and teach undergraduate courses using pedagogy informed by engineering education research. The successful candidate will join a cohesive and innovative group of faculty who are dedicated to teaching excellence.

More information about our program is on our website: https://aps.unc.edu/undergraduate-major/

Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1 2024.

Applications will only be accepted online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/276135

Questions should be directed to: Chair, Applied Physical Sciences Search Committee, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3050; apssearch@unc.edu.

4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: South Dakota Mines: Design Theory and Methodology Tenure-Track or Lecturer

 

We are hiring an additional person in the area of Design Theory and Methodology at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. This is an exciting ppportunity to transform design and mechanical engineering education! Are you passionate about revolutionizing how design and mechanical engineering are taught? At South Dakota Mines, we’re offering a unique chance to shape future engineers. Our Mechanical Engineering program places a strong emphasis on hands-on, project-based learning, with design courses integrated throughout the undergraduate curriculum.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is growing. We have a tenure-track or lecturer position opening in Design Theory and Methodology, in addition to a couple of other focus areas:

Tenure-track Design position: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/36399

Lecturer Design position: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/36400 

We have recently been recognized with the ASME Donald N. Zwiep Innovation in Education Award for our undergraduate program project-based learning approach (https://www.sdsmt.edu/Academics/Departments/Mechanical-Engineering/News/). More information about our department is at http://me.sdsmt.edu.

There is plenty of support and appreciation for educational innovations, ensuring that your ideas are not just heard but also implemented. For the tenure-track position, you’ll find a good balance between research and teaching, allowing you to make a real impact in both areas. The lecturer position also has opportunity to lead a student design space/ makerspace initiative. Join us in redefining the landscape of design and mechanical engineering education. Apply now and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to pushing boundaries and fostering creativity in the next generation of engineers!

Contact: Micah Lande <micah.lande@sdsmt.edu>

To send an announcement to the ERM listserv, please prepare a 1-3 paragraph description including any relevant URLs as well as a subject line. Be sure that the announcement includes the person to contact with questions. Submit all of this information to James Huff via https://bit.ly/ERMAnnouncements. Announcements will be sent out on the 1st and 15th of each month or the first weekday following. Submissions 48 hours before these dates will be guaranteed to be included in announcements. 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 refer to the Engineering Education Community Resource Wiki available athttp://bit.ly/engredu.  A direct link to job postings at https://bitly.com/eecr-jobs.

Dear ERM Membership,

The Education Research and Methods Division Bylaws state that in even-numbered years, the membership shall elect a Secretary/Treasurer to serve a two-year term. In addition to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer, two Director roles are also open this year. As such, the nominating committee is opening nominations April 5 – 19, 2024. Below are descriptions of the positions open for nominations. All that is required are the name, affiliation, and email submitted to this nomination form (https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=NgxBa7yBdp0ECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D).

My gratitude goes to Dr. Sarah Rodriguez (Virginia Tech), who is managing the nomination and election as the ERM Nominating Chair. Elections are scheduled to be held May 1 – 13, 2024. Both nominations and self-nominations are welcome!

The Secretary-Treasurer 

The Secretary-Treasurer shall be elected in even-numbered years to serve a two-year term. The Secretary-Treasurer  shall be responsible for the minutes of the meetings of the Executive Board, Executive Committee and the annual business meeting of the Division and shall maintain the financial accounts and records of the Division in coordination with the Society Headquarters staff. The Secretary-Treasurer  shall make a written financial report at each meeting of the Executive Board and at the annual business meeting of the Division. The Secretary-Treasurer  shall be responsible for preparing Division financial and activity reports as may be required by ASEE.

Directors

Directors shall be elected to serve a two-year term and shall not be eligible to serve a second successive term. Two directors shall be elected each year. Directors may be asked to serve in a capacity as determined by the Chair.