About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Preparing Undergraduate and Graduate Students - and the Faculty who Prepare Them - for Materials Careers (The Judson Education Symposium)
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| Presentation Title |
Don’t Fault the Students… Fix the Structure! |
| Author(s) |
Paul G. Sanders, Isabella M.W. Jaszczak |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Isabella M.W. Jaszczak |
| Abstract Scope |
Current undergraduate engineering students may seem disengaged from lectures and assignments that were effective with previous student generations. Learning in virtual classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing connectivity with technology have altered the attention span and socioemotional behaviors of students entering engineering classrooms. Educators can find success in structuring their course to mirror these behavioral changes to increase engagement and learning. Integrating computer-based resources, such as Canvas, nb.com, and Google Suites, into in-person courses and developing scaffolded assignments has advanced learning in MSE at Michigan Tech. By centering course design around current student behaviors, graduates develop the tools to thrive in a diverse, multigenerational workforce. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |