Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. Ruşen Argun, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Andre Schleife; Cecilia Leal; Dallas R. Trinkle, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Nicola H. Perry, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jessica Krogstad, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Matthew D. Goodman, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Antonia Statt; Marie Agathe Charpagne

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computational modules into the requiredcore classes over the past years [3]. Detailed information about the computational modules addedcan be found in our previous publications [4, 5, 6], where our team performed several studentsurveys in order to spot the strengths and weaknesses of the newly introduced computationalmodules [7, 8, 9, 10]. Although student surveys are an effective tool when assessing the quality ofthe curriculum [11], student feedback lacks the perspective that the postgraduate experienceprovides [12]. Alumni surveys can be used as a guide to reshape a curriculum, especially formaking it more relevant to the needs of employers [13]. Faculty members tend to hold theopinions of alumni in high regard, since graduates are more informed

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enze Chen, University of California, Berkeley; Mark Asta, University of California, Berkeley; Andrew Minor, University of California, Berkeley and Larwrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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identify opportunities for students to build these skills through coursesand programs, but it remains unclear how we can add more topics into an already-packedmaterials science and engineering (MSE) curriculum. While many schools offer dedicated DSand SW courses, these courses are often not required and lack examples in the MSE domain,which can leave some students unaware of the applicability of these skills in MSE.We believe that there is an opportunity, given advancements in computing software and STEMpedagogy, to better integrate DS and SW practices into the MSE curriculum. Many institutions(including UC Berkeley) require an introductory computing course in their engineeringcurriculum, which provides students with a general introduction to

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Olubiyi Obada, Africa Centre of Excellence on New Pedagogies in Engineering Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria; Adrian Oshioname Eberemu; Kazeem A. Salami, Ahmadu Bello University; Ayodeji Nathaniel Oyedeji, Ahmadu Bello University; Akinlolu Akande; Fatai Olukayode Anafi, Ahmadu Bello University; Abdulkarim Salawu Ahmed

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Multifunctional Materials Laboratory, Shell Office Complex, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 7 School of Science, Atlantic Technological University, Ash Lane, Ballytivnan, Sligo, Ireland8 Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana Corresponding author: David O. Obada (doobada@abu.edu.ng)ABSTRACTGroup project forms an integral part of engineering education because creatingconnections between the course modules and its applications can be a difficult task.Therefore, team dynamics/cooperative learning can play a major role in determining thesuccess rate of learners, with new pedagogies and think-pair

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Perry, University of Michigan; Timothy Chambers, University of Michigan

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disciplinesthat are not perceived by novice learners as computational in nature. Previous research indicates thatstudents majoring in subjects that are not programming-heavy might think they will not need these skillsin their careers, or they are less capable [1]. However, both students and professionals across differentengineering disciplines commonly accept that diversifying one's skill set makes one more marketableand favorably positioned for career advancement [2][3]. Additionally, studies suggest that materialsscience and engineering (MSE) faculty favor incorporating computational tools into their teaching andthink that computation is an essential component of the curriculum [4]. However, more research isnecessary to understand how students

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lessa Kay Grunenfelder, University of Southern California

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[4].An additional benefit of a project-based curriculum is the ability to emphasize dimensions ofengineering design decisions that go beyond the technical functioning of a part or component.Research has shown that engineering curriculum in the United States prioritizes technical aspectsof design problems over social dimensions, but success in the engineering workforce requires anunderstanding of the interplay between both facets [5]. In this context, “social” as a termencompasses environmental, ethical, economic, health, safety, political, and cultural factors [5].The inherent duality of social and technical factors in the solution to a materials design problemis showcased beautifully in “the dual tetrahedron” proposed by Savage et al. (see

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shayna Earle, McMaster University ; Liza-Anastasia DiCecco, McMaster University; Dakota M Binkley, McMaster University; Muhammad Arshad, McMaster University ; Andrew Lucentini, McMaster University ; Gerald Tembrevilla, McMaster University, Mount Saint Vincent University; Bosco Yu PhD, P.Eng, McMaster University, University of Victoria

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fundamental knowledge. While these teaching styles can be effective,they provide little opportunity to actively engage and expose learners to memorable experientiallearning elements. The COVID-19 pandemic presented a new opportunity to focus on developingunique teaching tools to reach students on virtual platforms. Although the development of thesetools was critical in today’s technology-driven society, pandemic teaching and learning remainedchallenging, which likely contributed to the amplification of virtual gamified learning. Inredesigning our first-year engineering curriculum within the Faculty of Engineering at McMasterUniversity into the new Integrated Cornerstone Design Projects in Engineering (ENG 1P13)course, an opportunity to re-evaluate