Paper ID #37671Work in Progress: Broadening Participation in Engineering with the STEMExcellence in Engineering Equity (SEEE) ProjectTaryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh Taryn Melkus Bayles is a Professor, Teaching Track, in the Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Depart- ment at the University of Pittsburgh, and serves as the Vice Chair of Undergraduate Education. She has spent part of her career working in industry with Exxon, Westinghouse, Phillips Petroleum and Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center (now NETL). Her industrial experience has included process engineering, computer modeling and control, process
suchentrepreneurship education expressed positive feedback to the value of the programs forproviding engineering students with professional skills and an entrepreneurial mindset [6], [13].Entrepreneurial activity in engineering has even prompted some to suggest a change to ABET(Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology), the organization which overseesaccreditation of engineering schools, outcomes to further develop business and entrepreneurshipskills. In their article, Sababha et al. [2] wanted to add the following ABET learning outcome:“to develop and evaluate a business plan that transforms an engineering design (system,products, services, and solutions) into a business opportunity utilizing entrepreneurial skills andknowledge” [2, p. 2]. They go
supports and complements existing learning objectives as well as the varied goals ofestablished programs. However, doing so is challenging given that the needs of each engineeringcourse may be hard to predict without immersing in the course material and environment. Thus,there is a significant need to develop tools and methods which support this endeavor. In thispaper, we present a research-supported framework that can support engineering faculty andprogram heads to evaluate their existing courses and programs and find concrete ways tointegrate human-centered engineering design (HCED) processes and practices into these coursesand programs.BackgroundTechnical Engineering DesignThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) defines
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Teaching Civil Engineering Through Integrated Projects in GISAbstractGeographic information systems (GIS) technology is a platform for creating, managing,analyzing, and visualizing spatial data. As GIS technology continues to evolve, its use amongengineers is increasing across subdisciplines of civil engineering, particularly in designing andmanaging of civil infrastructure. A GIS course in the Department of Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering (CEE) at Villanova University was created with an overall objective of teachingcivil engineering concepts and software skills through integrated projects in ArcGIS Pro. Thisproject integration includes a collection of smaller, individual projects (IPs
, Technology, Engineering, and Math) students,change their major at least once while in university [1]. However, much of the research on thistopic focuses on the ‘why’ of major changes rather than the ‘where’ [2]–[5]. Such studies employframeworks like expectancy-value theory or social cognitive career theory to explain studentrational for changing majors, often highlighting the role elements like grade point average [6],salary expectations [7], or engineering identity [8] play in the decision-making process.Just as important as knowing why students change majors, however, is knowing what majorsstudents are leaving and entering. To this end, a historic dataset was used to examineundergraduate engineering student degree program changes. The following
Engineering (Fundamental)Our society increasingly depends on computers and digital devices. Most of the technologies thatwe use daily—from toothbrushes to traffic signals to smartphones have involved computationaltools in their conceptualization, manufacture, or operation. Increasingly, many engineeredsolutions rest heavily on computational thinking (CT). This raises the potential of using CT ineducational settings. Carefully designed integration of epistemic practices and tools can fosteropportunities for engineering education to be more authentic, powerful, and inviting.Attempts to integrate computational thinking with engineering in educational settings arerelatively recent. Initial research in this area suggests that the integration of CT with
distributed. First, Management and Leadership, by complementingtheir engineering knowledge with the necessary professional and managerial skills. Second,Emerging Technologies by embedding practical technical knowledge with an essential bundle ofglobal competencies. Third, Innovation and Entrepreneurship by fostering global mindsets andhands-on opportunities. Collaboration with industry and educational institutions, recognizedcredentials, internationally certified courses, competitions, hackathons, one-on-one consultation,and collaborative workspaces are all integral parts of the initiative.In this work-in-progress paper and poster, we present the design paradigm of the studentprogram, and elaborate on its execution and key success factors
Paper ID #37296Work in Progress: Supplementing theoretical modeling with empiricaldata for improved designProf. Jennifer Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Dr. Jennifer Bailey is a Principal Lecturer of Biomedical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technol- ogy, where she has taught since January of 2014. She previously taught at the University of Illinois and the University of Southern Indiana after graduation. Her interests include first year design experiences, enhancing spatial reasoning skills, and creating a student-centered learning environment.Spencer Randolph Davis ©American
: Rethinking Measures of Integration,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 107, no. 1, pp. 30–55, Jan. 2018, doi: 10.1002/jee.20184.[6] L. Benson, C. Bolding, J. Ogle, C. McGough, J. Murphy, and R. Lanning, “Engineering Students’ Perceptions of Belongingness in Civil Engineering,” in 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, Tampa, Florida: ASEE Conferences, Jun. 2019, p. 32737. doi: 10.18260/1-2--32737.[7] “Engineering and Engineering Technology by the Numbers 2021.pdf.”[8] J. M. Smith and J. C. Lucena, “Invisible innovators: how low-income, first-generation students use their funds of knowledge to belong in engineering,” Eng. Stud., vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 1–26, Jan. 2016, doi: 10.1080/19378629.2016.1155593.
Paper ID #39721A descriptive study of an innovative and sustainable model ofwork-integrated learning for industry professionals: An Indian caseProf. Venkataraman PB, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani https://www.linkedin.com/in/venkataraman-pb-3056917G Sundar ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023A descriptive study of an innovative and sustainable model of work integrated learningfor industry professionals – An Indian caseAbstract:Research on education models suggests work integrated learning (WIL) to be an effectiveapproach for professional studies. An exhaustive, methodological review of literature
Paper ID #39895Addressing Engineering Reductionism by Reimagining ABET OutcomesMarie Stettler Kleine, Colorado School of Mines Marie Stettler Kleine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering, Design, and Society. She conducts research on engineering practice and pedagogy, exploring its origins, purposes, and potential futures. Marie is especially interested in the roles of values in engineers’ pursuit to ”do good.” Marie received her B.S. in mechanical engineering and international studies from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and M.S. and PhD in science and technology studies (STS) from Virginia Tech
Paper ID #39190Incorporating Design Justice Activities in Engineering CoursesDr. Shuvra Das, University of Detroit, Mercy Shuvra Das has been working at University of Detroit Mercy since January 1994 and is currently Pro- fessor of Mechanical Engineering. Over this time, he served in a variety of administrative roles such as Mechanical Engineering Department Chair, Associate Dean for Research and Outreach, and Director of International Programs in the college of Engineering and Science. He has an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and Master’s and Ph.D. in
, 2023 A comparison study of engineering standards taught in mechanical engineering programs in two countriesAbstract Mechanical engineering standards are documented codes that enable the design processof machine elements and equipment. These internationally recognized standards are importantfor reliability, safety, productivity, and efficiency of machines and equipment. Internationalorganizations such as ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ASME (AmericanSociety of Mechanical Engineers), and several other organizations oversee and constantlyupdate these codes to keep pace with technological advancements in industry, globally. Literature suggests that one of the major issues impacting
include ARCHE professors in the beginning architectural design studios appears tobe successful and should be continued.References[1] S. Olson and D. Riordan, “Engage to Excel: Producing One Million Additional College Graduates with Degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathemetics,” Report to the President, Feb. 2012.[2] J. Morrow and M. Ackermann, “Intention to Persist and Retention of First-Year Students: The Importance of Motivation and Sense of Belonging,” College Student Journal, vol. 46, pp. 483-491, Sept. 2012.[3] J. Phillips, “Updating the Curriculum in an ARCHE Program to Include New Degree Options”, proceedings of the 2017 ARCHEI National Conference; April 2017.[4] Structural Engineering, Engagement, and Equity
. I am currently a full-time lecturer at University of Georgia.Adam Wineland, University of Georgia ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Engineering Instruction Action Team (E-IAT): Improving Teaching Methods in EngineeringProject BackgroundThe University of Georgia Department and Leadership Teams for Action, or DeLTA, is an NSFproject to help students develop STEM knowledge and skills. The project brought together morethan 50 University of Georgia faculty members in science, technology, engineering, and math tocollaborate on a comprehensive research project that seeks to transform STEM education oncampus and at research universities nationwide. To
Communications Engineering in 2009, and his M.Sc. degree in Engineering Physics in 2012, both from the Faculty of Engineering at Cairo UnivDr. Samuel J Dickerson, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Samuel Dickerson is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engi- neering. His general research interests lie in the area of electronics, circuits and embedded systems and in particular, technologies in those areas that have biomedical applications. He has expertise in the design and simulation of mixed-signal integrated circuits and systems that incorporate the use of both digital and analog electronics, as well as optics, microfluidics and devices that interface to the biological world. Dr. Dickerson is
Paper ID #36830Engagement in Practice: Collaborating with University Extension on GameJam Workshops to expose middle school aged learners to basic programmingconceptsEzequiel Aleman, Iowa State University of Science and TechnologyEthan Paul RuchotzkeDr. Michael Brown, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Michael Brown is an assistant professor of Student Affairs and Higher Education at Iowa State Univer- sity. His research focuses on the development of curriculum, pedagogy, and instructional technology in introductory STEM courses in undergraduate and community college programs. ©American Society
Hopkins University Whiting School’sEngineering Management & Leadership Course Complements Senior DesignIntroduction According to the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), STEMgraduates must be “prepared with the knowledge, skills and aptitudes to meet workforcedemand” [1]. ABET adopted Engineering Criteria 2000, updated several times since, thatfocused on what students learn rather than what programs teach. The new framework includedskills such as “critical thinking, communication and teamwork” [1]. The guidelines areinfluenced strongly by industry workforce needs as hiring managers turn to ABET-accreditedprograms because they know graduates will have certain skills based on student outcomes” [1]. To prepare
, integratedesigns, and access special technologies/tools. These outcomes stem from engineering clubs, butcould also originate from many other extracurriculars. Engineering students are drawn toextracurriculars of all types [8]. Little research has focused on outcomes of engineering clubsand differences in student outcomes for specific categories of engineering clubs. This study seeksto build on current work on extracurricular participation by focusing on engineering design clubsand student perceptions of these activities. 2. METHODSThis study used a single online survey to collect data from current engineering undergraduates atDuke University, a large, four-year, largely residential and research-intensive
(steering and speed) by way of Bluetooth (BT)commands sent to the robot. A very basic lab would be to navigate between or along orangecones to reach a destination. This is also a lab which can be undertaken in a short period (1.5 to2 weeks) by students using low-cost hardware and traditional laptops running MATLAB.Although the video frame rates are generally slow in this configuration (5 to 10 fps) the goal ofsystems integration of an AI deep learning system with a mobile robot is achieved.Figure 4: Block Diagram for Deep Learning Integration Project with Mobile Robot4. ConclusionsUsing the proper educational resources, deep learning technology is very accessible tool whichcan be successfully utilized in projects by undergraduate engineering
Professor at Texas A&M Qatar. He teaches in the program of Chemical Engineering.Reza Tafreshi Reza Tafreshi received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, in 1991 and 1995, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, BC, Canada, in 2005. From 1995 to 1999, he was with PoloDej Company, Iran. From 1999 to 2000, he was a Research Engineer at the Department of ECE, UBC. He was a Visiting Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, in 2006. In 2007, he joined Texas A&M University at Qatar, Doha, Qatar, where he is currently an Assistant Professor. His research interests
Paper ID #38729Comparative analysis of remote, hands-on, and human-remote laboratoriesin manufacturing educationMr. Joshua Grodotzki, Technical University Dortmund, Institute of Forming Technology and LeightweightComponents Joshua Grodotzki manages the group of Profile and Sheet Metal Forming at the Institute of Forming Technology and Lightweight Components, Department of Mechanical Engineering, at the Technical Uni- versity of Dortmund. Since six years, his research activities center on engineering education topics with a particular focus on the use of digital technologies, such as apps, augmented and virtual reality, and
, and what is considered rigorous work [13], [39], [41],[42]. By restricting who can participate in engineering research or hindering feelings ofbelonging among a diverse body of researchers, we simultaneously exclude novel,transformative ways of knowing that a diverse body of researchers brings to the field throughtheir experiences and worldviews [27]. Even in our current climate where knowledge of racialand gendered discrimination is more widespread, we still see issues that could potentially beremedied by developing and maintaining a diverse body of researchers, and questioning whetherour technological advancements perpetuate inequity [43], [44].Engineering Research ParadigmsWhen needed and appropriate, engineering research work often
the University of Toronto (Canada) in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, the Institute for Robotics and Mechatron- ics, the Toronto Institute of Advanced Manufacturing, and the Institute for Aerospace Studies. He was a researcher in Onboard Space Systems at Lule˚a University of Technology (Sweden). Dr. Bazzocchi also worked for the RHEA Group as a spacecraft concurrent design engineer on the Canadian Space Agency satCODE (satellite concurrent design) project. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Advancing Engineering Education through University Ground Stations Michael I. Buchwald and Michael C.F
Paper ID #40099Engineering While Black: Exploring the Experiences of Black Universityof Florida Undergraduate Engineering Students Using PhotovoiceDennis R. Parnell Jr., University of Florida Dennis Parnell Jr. is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Florida. His research focuses on understanding and improving underrepresented student retention and persistence in engineering. For his doctoral research, Dennis is leveraging emerging learning technolo- gies to broaden participation in engineering by exposing students to semiconductor fabrication processes. Much of his work
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Paper ID #39884Data Science in the Civil Engineering CurriculumDr. Ashraf Badir, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. Badir is a Professor in the Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Engineering De- partment at the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering in Florida Gulf Coast University. He earned his B.Sc. (1982) in Civil Engineering and M.Sc. (1985) in Structural Engineering. He also holds a M.Sc. (1989) and a Ph.D. (1992) in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Badir is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida, and a civil engineering program evaluator for ABET.Dr. Seneshaw
quality of life [3]. In this plan, the UN developed 17 Sustainable DevelopmentGoals (SDGs) to address the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainabledevelopment, and provide an outline for specific objectives and targets for metrics of progressfor achievement by 2030. Engineering is one of the fields that has been highlighted as integral insuccessfully achieving the SDGs [4], and as such, sustainability must be integrated intocollegiate engineering curriculum to train the next generation of professionals to meet thesegoals and rise to the future challenges. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET) validates these updates to curriculum with their student outcomes which highlight theimportance of understanding
from Sharif University of Technology, and a B.S. degree in civil engineering from Tabriz University. Her research interests focus on mental health and wellness in engineering, retention of engi- neering students from underrepresented groups, engineering student interactions with peers and faculty, and system thinking and system analysis. Dr. Gholizadeh has also work experience as an educational data analyst and strategic planning project manager.Prof. Ed P Gatzke, University of South Carolina Ed Gatzke is currently the Faculty Principal for the Green Quad Living and Learning Center at the Uni- versity of South Carolina. For eight years he served as the faculty advisor for the USC Engineering and Computing Living and
Louisville. His primary research focus is in Engineering Education, with highest interest in first-year (and beyond) engineering retention & the effects of value-expectancy theory on student persis- tence.Dr. James E. Lewis, University of Louisville James E. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville. is research interests include paral- lel and distributed computer systems, cryptography, engineering education, undergraduate retention and technology used in the classroom. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Reinvigorating Energy Teaching via Energy Research with