Engineering Instruction, Inclusion, and Comics: Reflections from a Student Illustrator and an Instructor

Addison Totman, Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Krishna Pakala, Cherie D. Edwards, Michelle Soledad

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Abstract

This paper presents the opportunity gap for comics in engineering education, through reflections from a team redesigning a mechanical engineering syllabi using illustrations. To increase a sense of belonging among diverse students, the authors of this paper propose a graphic narrative focused on the curriculum of the mechanical engineering department at a large public university in Western United States. We hope that this paper addresses the underutilized and largely missed opportunity to add engagement, better conceptual understanding, and improve inclusion in engineering classrooms through incorporating visual illustrations.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
PublisherAmerican Society for Engineering Education
Number of pages7
StatePublished - 2022
Event129th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Excellence Through Diversity, ASEE 2022 - Minneapolis, United States
Duration: 26 Jun 202229 Jun 2022

Publication series

NameASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
PublisherAmerican Society for Engineering Education

Conference

Conference129th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Excellence Through Diversity, ASEE 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMinneapolis
Period26/06/2229/06/22

Keywords

  • STEAM
  • comics
  • inclusion

EGS Disciplines

  • Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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