Seminar Series | Enhancing Engineering Student Success
All dates for this event occur in the past.
Bolz Hall Room 128 or Zoom
United States
Abstract
As the need for high-skilled, dynamic workers increases, there is a major push from a multitude of outlets for students to enter into STEM fields. Unfortunately, some students enter an environment in which they are expected to succeed; however, without the necessary support systems in place, it can be difficult for them to do so. Therefore, administrators, educators, and researchers must take necessary actions to enhance student success. Utilizing both the Academic Plan Model and the Model of Co-Curricular Support, this talk addresses how data and knowledge of student characteristics can enhance the success of first-year engineering students and understudied groups in engineering, such as non-traditional students. Through the use of learning analytics, computational methods, and qualitative inquiry I highlight the importance of utilizing data to design better support systems for engineering students.
Bio
Dr. Cory Brozina is the Associate Chair of the Rayen School of Engineering and Director of the First-Year Engineering Program at Youngstown State University. He has his BS and MS in Industrial & Systems Engineering, and his PhD in Engineering Education all from Virginia Tech. He is currently the PI on 3 NSF funded projects, of which one is for $1M and the largest ever at YSU. His research combines student support and success with analytics to develop better support mechanisms for a wide range of students, including first-year, commuter, and non-traditional engineering students.
About the EED Seminar Series
Registration is required prior to each seminar. Autumn 2021 seminars will take place in person. Users may register for remote video conferencing. A link and password to each seminar will be sent once you register. Each seminar will be held live and may be recorded for archival and marketing purposes. If you have questions regarding this seminar series, please contact Dr. Emily Dringenberg.
Inclusive Excellence Credit
The Ohio State College of Engineering Inclusive Excellence Certificate Program engages faculty, staff, and students in diversity learning opportunities. Each EED seminar qualifies for 1 (one) point toward your next level in the program. Visit the program's website for documentation requirements and program