Telescope at the South Pole and was a NASA astronaut candidate finalist in 2013. Dr. Shirey earned her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland in 2017 after transitioning to study engineering integration in high school instruction as a site of creative thinking in physics learning. As founder and consultant for eduKatey, LLC, Dr. Shirey works with educa- tors around the world to integrated science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics content areas through curriculum development, professional learning, and research.Dr. Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University Northwest Dr. Chandramouli is an Associate Professor of Computer Graphics Technology in Purdue University Northwest. Dr. Chandramouli has been invited to
Paper ID #32325Towards Identifying Core Computational Literacy Concepts for Inclusionin a First-year General Engineering CourseDr. Darren K. Maczka, University of Tennessee at Knoxville Darren Maczka is a Lecturer and Research Assistant Professor in the Engineering Fundamentals program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He received his PhD in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech.Mr. Rehan Shah, University College London Rehan Shah is a third year doctoral student pursuing a PhD in Applied Mathematics at University College London (UCL). He has an MSc in Applied Mathematics from the University of Oxford (St. Anne’s
. Given the shift in thenature of problems and solutions, there is an opportunity within Systems Engineering fortransforming into a transdisciplinary discipline [1], [2]. Sillitto et al. [55] describes SystemsEngineering as a “transdisciplinary and integrative approach to enable the successfulrealization, use, and retirement of engineered systems, using systems principles and concepts,and scientific, technological, and management methods”. According to Rousseau [3],transdisciplinarity can be used as a powerful problem-solving technique that brings in patternsand perspectives by crossing disciplinary boundaries and creating a holistic approach. Extendingthis definition, transdisciplinarity in systems engineering would mean going beyond
, flexibility comes with a higher demand forstudent self-guidance abilities. Though the rapid switch to online instruction proved to bechallenging, early data shows that the integration of online labs has a likely chance to persistas part of the curriculum, perhaps in combination with hands-on labs. For example, one couldthink of using online labs as preparation for hands-on labs to better understand boththeoretical concepts and basic technical procedures and use face-to-face lab time for morecomplex activities.In online learning environments, user experience (UX) is the users’ perspective of andresponse to using the systems. Faculty and students are both users of the interfaces for onlinelabs and experiments. Faculty are responsible to design
deliver and assess the ethics anddecision-making components of the curriculum, which includes lecture modules,homework/exam questions, an interactive decision-making game, and multiple case studies. Thecase study presented in this paper is one of the components we utilized in the last decade.SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONSEthics, social responsibility, and trust are critical issues for designers, architects, engineers, andcontractors. Today's fast-paced and competitive business environment experiences a wide rangeof social and economic pressures, making ethical identification and behavior ever more critical.Professional degree programs carry the responsibility of shaping tomorrow's professionals andindustry leaders through the higher education system
supportsmultiple training and education needs related to data analytics across biopharmaceuticalmanufacturing hubs. As a first-step, our project identified a subset of achievable near-term tasksand objectives needed to develop and pilot an introductory series of active-learning boot campsdesigned to upskill incumbent employees serving in established biomanufacturing scientific andengineering roles (e.g. not trained data scientists) to utilize multivariate analysis tools and extractvalue from complex data sets. Our proposed solution is differentiated by its active collaborationwith industry, and commitment to mentored employee knowledge integration into corporateworkflows.Objectives and Value PropositionsWe propose the development of a workforce
studied the impact of engineering design integrated science on student learning. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Evaluation of Targeted Systems Thinking and Systems Engineering Assessments in a Freshmen-Level Mechanical Engineering CourseAbstractDeveloping high performing, cutting edge products and systems requires engineers that, inaddition to being proficient in their specific discipline, have a solid background in productdevelopment, systems engineering (SE), and systems thinking (ST). Introducing ST/SE skillsgradually throughout a traditional mechanical engineering curriculum has the potential to
]. Purpose & Research QuestionAlthough past research has been conducted integrating intersectionality theory into research inSTEM disciplines and entrepreneurship respectfully, there is a gap in how experiences of raciallyminoritized populations in STEM entrepreneurship are studied. The goal of this study is tohighlight the importance of using intersectionality to examine the experiences of raciallyminoritized populations in STEM entrepreneurship. We seek to explore the following question:How are the experiences of racially minoritized populations in STEM entrepreneurship studied?In the following sections, we summarize how racially minoritized experiences in STEMentrepreneurship are studied, provide an overview of the frameworks being in
; and an understanding of the complex societal, global, andprofessional contexts in which engineering is practiced” [4]. ABET’s accreditation standardsrecognize the fundamental importance of these skills, many of which are learning outcomestied to the humanities.Finally, this exercise introduces the story of Ada Lovelace as a female role model and founder ofcomputer science. Psychologist Penelope Lockwood’s suggests that women benefit fromoutstanding female role models more so than men, for whom the gender of the role modeldoes not have an impact [19]. We therefore suggest that using Ada Lovelace as an historicalrole model in engineering curriculum can help engineering and science students revise
entire class or for smaller groups. Group projects are also important to build community. Collaborations should have a decreasingly graduated scale of engagements The idea is to sequence the activities from large to small where the entire learning community is engaged in the beginning before entering more isolating group and individual projects. For example, the course might begin with an ice breaker activity, proceed to class discussion board, group projects, and then conclude with individual projects and reflections. Integrate team building activities The premise is that the students are part of a cohort graduating class of peers that could act as a support network. A course might include specific activities that
Technology courses with an emphasis in Manu- facturing and Manufacturing processes. She is currently an Educational Technologist in the Teaching and Learning Center at Michigan Technological University where she supports faculty development needs. Her current area of research interest is emerging learning environments. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Impact of Exercising Online Worksheets versus In-Class Printed Worksheets on Students’ Learning Outcome and Content MasteryAbstractDeveloping problem solving skills and engaging students in critical thinking are essential partsof engineering/ engineering
, oneauthor teaches in a course where dynamics and differential equations are integrated. Problemscombining these topics do not exist in typical commercial homework systems.Creating a large number of open online mechanics homework problems for engineeringundergraduate students is a massive undertaking, as each problem takes >2 hours of studentworker time plus faculty input. As such, it would be valuable to determine effective developmentprocesses. However, effective development processes are likely highly context-dependent, whichmakes generalization challenging. This paper represents an initial exploration that attempts toaddress the complex challenges and provides insights toward a scholarly approach to developingopen educational resources. This
coordinates EPICS High (Engineering Projects in Community Service) to engage high school and mid- dle school students in human-centered engineering projects in their communities. Through this program, Velez works to build partnerships with school districts, industry, and non-profits to bring STEM program- ming to underserved communities across the state. Before joining ASU, Velez spent seven years as an elementary educator at a STEM focus school. She currently holds a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Studying the Impact of a Residential Program on High School Students
, 1956., pp 10-24.[2]. L. W. Anderson, D.R. Krathwohl, “A Taxonomy for learning, teaching, and assessing”, AddisonWesley Longman, 2001, pp 27-37.[3]. S. Chapman, MATLAB Programming for Engineers, 5th edition, Cengage Learning, 2015.[4]. E. Wang, "Teaching freshmen design, creativity and programming with LEGOs and Labview," 31stAnnual Frontiers in Education Conference. Impact on Engineering and Science Education. ConferenceProceedings (Cat. No.01CH37193), Reno, NV, USA, 2001, pp. F3G-11, doi: 10.1109/FIE.2001.963943..[5]. E.A. DeBartolo, R. Robinson, A Freshman Engineering Curriculum Integrating Design andExperimentation, Vol-35, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 2007.[6]. M. Utayna, An Introductory Engineering Course for
an experimental, innovativegraduate curriculum that fosters engineering students’ capacities for reflection. Reflectivethinking is an increasingly necessary skill in the complex work of engineers, who need toconsider various contextual factors such as local, social issues, environmental impacts, andsustainable, long-term outcomes when addressing multifaceted problems of global significance.The training of engineers has traditionally focused on technical rationality at the expense ofpreparing students for the complexity of professional practice in the real-world (Schön, 1983,1987). Our premise, consistent with Eisner (1986) and Bertram (2019), is that incorporating thearts and humanities into the engineering curriculum will facilitate and
earned both her B.S. in agricultural engineering and M.S. in biomedical engineering at OLynn Hall, Ohio State University Lynn Hall is a Senior Lecturer and the Director of Engineering Technical Communications in the Depart- ment of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. She received her Ph.D. in English from Miami University (Ohio). Her research interests include writing in the disciplines, technical communica- tions, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.Dr. David A. Delaine, Ohio State University Dr. David A. Delaine is an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University Department of Engineering Education. Within this newly formed department he strives to creatively impact engineering education and
across the globe. I needsomeone who can present their designs with confidence. I need people who can communicate.”Intentionally integrating students into industrial projects with authentic customers allows for amore realistic experience with teaming, communication, and design, and offers a more realisticsimulation of the job market to come. Few such courses exist in academia [12], and many that doare limited in participation [13]. This project-based, industry-focused course in which studentswork on authentic projects and meet industry-defined criteria allows students to have directexperience with engineering design and an authentic need for effective written and verbalcommunication – even if students don’t work on designs of technical
these [more in-depth] lecture notes available, whywould I stop? I think it just makes sense to keep doing it.” Faculty were quick to mention thatthey make them available via Box, the current campus cloud file storage and sharing platform, sothey can maintain at least some control of these materials by knowing who is allowed to accessthem.Student Literature Research SkillsAs mentioned, the author specifically focused this study on faculty who had not previouslyrequested course-integrated library instruction for their classes. It is understood that not allengineering courses require an overview of library resources. For this study though, a deeperunderstanding of how faculty think about how their students conduct library research and theirability
and Educational Materials.Dr. Shannon M. Sipes, Indiana University-Bloomington Shannon Sipes serves as an instructional consultant providing professional development and individual consultations to faculty on areas related to their own teaching and to student learning. Prior to her current role, she has applied her interests in a STEM learning environment and taught a variety of psychology courses to both undergraduate and graduate students in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. Shannon earned a BS in psychology, a MA in experimental psychology, and a Ph.D. in curriculum & instruction with a focus in higher education.Dr. Sana M. Syed, Saint Louis University Sana Syed studied and received her MS and PhD in
individual consultations to faculty on areas related to their own teaching and to student learning. Prior to her current role, she has applied her interests in a STEM learning environment and taught a variety of psychology courses to both undergraduate and graduate students in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. Shannon earned a BS in psychology, a MA in experimental psychology, and a Ph.D. in curriculum & instruction with a focus in higher education.Dr. Scott A. Sell, Saint Louis University Scott A. Sell, Ph.D. is currently an Associate Professor and the Biomedical Engineering Program Coor- dinator in Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, and Technology at Saint Louis University. Prior to joining
isbelieved to promote students’ motivation and engagement in an engineering education setting[4]–[7]. For the first-year engineering students, experience project-based learning from the earlyage of the engineering curriculum help students improve teamwork, leadership, communication,and relevant knowledge [8]. Further, the learning through a collaborative project can beintegrated into later years of the engineering curriculum [9]. Project-based learning is widely implemented in teaching design thinking in theengineering curriculum [10]. However, just forming a project-based learning environment doesnot automatically guarantee enhanced engagement due to the nature of teamwork [11], [12]. Theindividual, contextual difference in engagement may
transgressfrom national culture difference to understanding the multiple realities of engineering and“acknowledge cultural complexity in engineering through an integrated development ofcompetencies for utilizing cultural diversity benefits” ([5], p.658), in the drive for interculturalcompetencies. Hence, understanding the engineering discipline’s cultural traits in other countriesallows us to identify cultural aspects shared by students providing information to improvedisciplinary practice in engineering education and promoting global and interculturalengineering.Therefore, this initial paper, as part of a multi-country project, focuses on understanding howstudents from two major universities in the United States (U.S.) and Ecuador, characterize
, particularly with ASCE and some of the professional organizations [such as] bringing in somebody from the outside and doing a talk on engineering ethics and why it’s important.It seems that a faculty advisor for professional societies could serve an important role by invitingguest speakers to specifically describe ethical issues important in their work. Integration of thistopic into multiple presentations versus an explicit focus on ethics in a single presentation mightbe more meaningful by allowing students to see that ethical issues are common in a variety ofwork settings.Undergraduate research includes a variety of ethical dimensions [12]. Faculty advisors can playan important role in bringing these issues to the attention of students. Brad
teaching core undergraduate courses, Jennifer is aimed at integrat- ing engineering design principles and hands-on experiences throughout the curriculum, and playing an active role in the senior design course. She has interests in engineering education, curricular innovation, as well as impacting the community through increased K-12 STEM awareness and education. Prior to joining UC Davis, Jennifer taught in the BME Department at Rutgers University, and was a postdoctoral fellow at Advanced Technologies and Regenerative Medicine, LLC. She received her doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering from Tufts University, M.S. degree from Syracuse University, and B.S. degree from Cornell University
programmatic requirements currently in place. Another obstacle is that any changes tothe curriculum that require significant effort from faculty or staff would be difficult to sell andwould not be adopted widely. In the proposed framework, the DEEP modules serve as thesupplementary materials to existing STEM courses. In other words, the basic concepts andfundamental principles to be learned remain the same and are taught in the same way as in atraditional STEM class. The DEEP modules can be used to replace/supplement some of thetextbook examples and homework problems. Therefore, the proposed DEEP module approachcan effectively address the above-mentioned obstacles.Since its introduction, Jupyter Notebook has become an excellent interactive training
Board of Directors. Given the representative structure of thecommission and the ABET Board, this ensured that there would continue to be an emphasis onfundamentals versus specialization in all accredited engineering curricula. Figure 1. Engineering Criteria 2000, Criterion 4 (Effective for 1999-2000 Cycle) [7] Criterion 4. Professional Component The professional component requirements specify subject areas appropriate to engineering but do not prescribe specific courses. The engineering faculty must assure that the program curriculum devotes adequate attention and time to each component, consistent with the objectives of the program and institution. Students
Morocco, and 6) 3Australia and New Zealand. To meet the program’s goal of global engineering competencies,students visit companies, universities and are immersed in cultural and social attraction sites inthe respective host countries. In addition, students participating in the program are required tohighlight their learning and broader experiences through a reflective journal [18].MethodsTo answer the research question, we conducted a qualitative study employing the case studymethodological framework. Case study research is based on examining the context and everycomplex condition in the real-world setting of the phenomenon to have an integral
elected not to return tocampus. Despite the potential with a hybrid semester, the research team was hesitant for acomplete transition to project-based assessment and the elimination of all exams. Thisreluctance was primarily based on the desire to ensure assessment of mathematical approachesand derivations of novel problems, which were not always well integrated into students’ projectsand could potentially limit their creativity in being able to showcase and communicate theirunderstanding.In response to the hybrid learning plan, and in order to ensure that students had means todemonstrate their understanding in case an exam was too stressful and restricted their ability toapply their knowledge, curriculum projects were implemented into the
build students’ interest and competence in the subject becausetheir futures (both the student and the methods) may include solutions to grand problems in NDM.In noting the above conclusion, I must mention one caveat that was discussed by Hoole et al. [15].The authors, while agreeing with this discussion, did pose the question to readers: where will thiscurriculum fit? While I, in the position of an up-and-coming engineering educator, can think ofsome opportunities, in the interest of space, and due to the subject’s overall irrelevance to thispaper, I will not describe them. However, I do agree with Hoole et al. [15] that this is a valuablequestion worth discussing in the future, especially in light of the tight curriculum of engineeringthat
were able to be done remotely.Semester scheduleThe first week was online so students could get organized using MS Teams. The first week has alot of organization. EPICS allows students to take the course multiple semesters so somestudents are returning to their project and others are new to the team or to EPICS. The firstmeeting includes integrating the new students onto the project. Each division has a differentenrollment and different number of projects. A task for each team was to develop a schedulewhen students could physically be in the meeting room with the limited the meeting roomcapacities. The schedule was left to the individual instructors working with their team leaders.Some teams started with an overall meeting with some joining