across the curriculum. This paper serves as one example ofsharing student perspectives that continue to inform the project. Student perspectives guide us inimproving the integration of character education within engineering education. Key facets thatare essential to this integration are the project-based learning environment that cuts across thecurriculum from year one to year four and other innovative pedagogies (e.g., use of mastery-based learning approaches, flipped classrooms environments, case-based learning, andcollaborative learning).Table 2 presents some of the engineering courses and their associated primary virtues targeted.Courses with targeted virtues means that engineering faculty took intentional steps to introduceand talk about
Paper ID #39628Cornerstone to Capstone Engineering Design: Evolving StudentPerspectives through the Academic Journey with Implementable CurricularImplicationsDr. Kris Jaeger-Helton, Northeastern University Professor Beverly Kris Jaeger-Helton (Kris), Ph.D. is on the full-time faculty in the Department of Me- chanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University (NU) teaching Simulation Modeling & Analysis, Human-Machine Systems, Facilities Planning & Material Handling, and Capstone. She has also been a faculty advisor for Capstone design projects in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineer- ing, and
learning outcomes lay a strong foundational base thatproves crucial throughout students’ journeys in and beyond academia and in a variety oftechnical disciplines as well. To ensure these valuable outcomes are met, introductory ECEeducators invest significant effort in course assessment and improvement. Such efforts have beendocumented in literature, including developing new lab tools, incorporating project-basedlearning, and proposing new course assessment methodologies and educational interventions.Adopting a student-centric lens, we propose a new methodology for early ECE courseassessment called CARE, referring to the intersecting areas of the most Challenging AndRewarding Experiences that students have had in line with the main course
competency development via education and training; interactions between humans and technology; and conceptualization of leadership in engineering. Supported by more than $7.5M in federal funding and with results disseminated across more than 100 refereed publications, her research aims to develop and sustain an effective engineering workforce with specific emphasis on inclusion. She has over ten years of construction and civil engineering experience working for energy companies and as a project management consultant; nearly 20 years of experience in academia; and extensive experience leading and conducting multi-institutional, workforce-related research and outreach. She holds civil engi- neering degrees (BS, MS, PhD
research is associated with the Modernization of Undergraduate Education Program(PMG), supported by FULBRIGHT, CAPES, and U.S. Embassy in Brazil [26]. Industrialengineering at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul is one of the participatingcourses. This public university has participated in this project since 2019, with professors onmissions to partner with North American institutions [26], [27]. 2. MethodologyTo investigate whether the teaching strategies present in North American universities can beused in Brazilian universities, an investigation of different necessary factors was carried outin loco. For this, we used a qualitative and descriptive study to highlight the main points usedby these teaching methodologies from the perception
) Statics, 3) Construction materials/Mechanics of Materials, 4)Construction Safety/Safety Engineering, 5) Construction Estimating, 6) ConstructionScheduling, 7) Mechanical Systems, 8) Electrical Systems, 9) Engineering Graphics, 10) VirtualDesign/Construction, 11) Engineering Economics, 12) Contracts and Specs/Legal Aspects, 13)Project Management, 14) Construction Means and Methods, 15) Heavy Civil Construction, 16)Temporary Structures/Construction, 17) Surveying, 18) Geotechnical Engineering/SoilMechanics, 19) Structural Engineering/Design, 20) Concrete Design, 21) Steel Design, and 22)Senior Design/Capstone.After identifying the courses for which they have experience teaching, the faculty were asked toidentify the frequency with which they update
Small class sizes 90 52 University Characteristics Financial aid 26 15 31% (172) Location 25 15 Mission 21 12 Transfer process 10 6 Faculty 101 50 Senior design project 42 21 Department Academics Learning environment
an engineering students’ weekly activity is completing homeworkproblems, problem sets, or working on projects. While a significant amount of research hasexamined how students work together to complete design projects and learn design [4]–[6] fewstudies have examined students solving homework problems or projects in engineering sciencecourses, an understudied area of research [7]. Lord and Chen [8] have called for more researchinto the “middle years” of the engineering degree, where students must take a number ofdisconnected courses with high levels of mathematical problem solving that are not highlyengaging for students.Douglas and colleagues have answered this call by examining the types of problems in typicaltextbooks [9], students' use of
: Containing Design: Rethinking Design Instruction to Support Engineering Device Development for Low-Income CountriesAbstractWork-in-Progress: One of the primary benefits of a makerspace is the concentration of tools,materials, and expertise in one place [1]. Without makerspaces, design education in many low- tomiddle-income countries (LMIC) stops with a “paper” design and does not move onto a physicalprototype. More than 75% of registered makerspaces are in North America and Europe [2], andless than 4% of registered makerspaces are in Africa [3].As part of a joint project between Duke University (NC, USA) and Makerere University(Kampala, Uganda), “twin” makerspaces were built at the respective universities. At Makerere,this makerspace was a first
student participants ofinternational research experiences that involved deep interactions with communitymembers and in regions with more cultural differences developed different competenciesthan students who traveled to regions with more cultural similarities and fewer communityinteractions (Verbyla et al. 2023). On the other hand, Maltby et al. (2016) found thatnursing students who completed international experiences in developing countriesdeveloped similar competencies as students who traveled to industrialized countries.We studied the impact of a six-week summer international research experience on theskills and abilities of student participants. The overall goal of the broader project was tohelp students: 1) understand wastewater treatment
Paper ID #39333Work in Progress: Measuring Interdisciplinary Teams´ Sustainable Designwith an SDG lense – Case StudyHolbeein Josu´e Vel´asquezDr. Miguel Andres Guerra, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ MiguelAndres is an Assistant Professor in the Polytechnic College of Science and Engineering at Uni- versidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from USFQ, a M.Sc. in Civil Engineering in Construction Engineering and Project Management from Iowa State University, a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Sustainable Construction from Virginia Tech, and two Grad- uate Certificates from
erroneous results simply because the simulation produced them.In this paper, the authors propose a methodology for teaching power systems analysis that teachesstudents how to run power flow simulations using a commercial tool and gives them a deepintuition of what the simulator is doing. The authors propose that students learn how to truly learnto use a simulator by developing one from scratch. This simulator is developed over the course ofa semester by coupling the active learning techniques of the flipped classroom model and project-based learning. In the course, students watch videos prior to class to learn about modeling andimplementation techniques. In the class, students work with instructors and teaching assistants tobuild a simulator in a
Technical Education (CTE) programs.However, mere availability of 3DP is not enough for teachers to fully utilize its potential in theirclassrooms. While basic 3DP skills can be obtained through a few hours of training, the basictraining is insufficient to ensure effective teaching Engineering Design Process (EDP) at the highschool level. To address this problem, this project develops an EDP course tightly integrated with3DP for preservice teachers (PST) who are going to enter the workforce in high schools.Engineering design process (EDP) has become an essential part for preservice teachers (PST),especially for high school STEM. 3DP brought transformative change to EDP which is an iterativeprocess that needs virtual/physical prototyping. The new PST
topractice via a project in which they must implement 2D image convolution on a Field-ProgrammableGate Array (FPGA), using HLS tools. The impact of the instruction on students is assessed via surveysand the results show that students find the material to be challenging, yet interesting. The results alsoshow that there is ample room to provide additional instruction to students on topics that are core tomodern hardware design, such as Direct-Memory Access (DMA).1. IntroductionCourses on digital design are essential components of all computer engineering curricula [1]. Mostprograms have an introductory digital design course, where students learn the basics of logic gates,hardware description languages, and FPGA design. This introduction is typically
UniversityAbstract Amidst concerns of climate change, pollution, and a rapid increase in oil prices, hybrid cars have become more favorable than traditional fuel cars. However, purchasing a new hybrid car is an expensive endeavor. The purpose of our project was to design a combination device that can be installed in an old gas car to give it the advantages of a hybrid. Companies such as Toyota and Tesla are using similar technical principles, but the essence of our approach is the development of a device compatible with older vehicles. This allows customers who previously owned the vehicle to enjoy the same performance improvements and fuel economy as an expensive hybrid at a lower price. The core idea of the design is regenerative braking, which
, compensator design for continuous-time and discrete-time systems, analog or digital filter design, and hybrid power system design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Efficiency Analysis of a Hybrid Solar System DesignAbstractThere are multiple parameters to study when measuring the performance and efficiency ofPhotovoltaic solar cells. This paper is a part of one-year capstone project results forundergraduate students in Electrical Engineering major. This capstone project focuses onmaximizing the efficiency of a 100-Watt, 12V solar panel and studying its implementation in ahybrid power source system. Solar cell efficiency can be checked by measuring the poweroutput, voltage-current
, partnerships only work ifthere is sufficient trust, which comes from knowledge of and engagement with one another.IntroductionThe Inclusive Engineering Consortium (IEC) is a collaboration of 21 Electrical and ComputerEngineering (ECE) programs from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and similar programsfrom several Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs), along with several industrial partners.Established in 2019, IEC aims to improve the diversity and preparedness of Electrical andComputer Engineers by fostering collaboration among its member institutions. The IEC wasborn from a successful NSF-funded project that aimed to implement Experiment CentricPedagogy (ECP) in 13 HBCU ECE programs [1]. The participants in this project realized
engineering transfer partnership when we began our S-STEMproject. We now know our preconceived notions only lightly orbit the current reality.” Thissaying has become symbol of our NSF DUE (Division of Undergraduate Education)-funded S-STEM project, the Kansas City Urban Renewal Engineering (KCURE) scholarship program.Now in its third operational year, the KCURE program supports the transfer of low-income civiland mechanical engineering students. When our research team applied for S-STEM funding, weassumed we had a solid engineering transfer student partnership between MetropolitanCommunity College (MCC) and University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC).However, the MCC engineering coordinator’s retirement three years into KCURE programoperations
graduate levels, and he is well-versed in the scholarship of teaching. His efforts in leading the Sustainable Buildings program were recognized with the 2019 Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curricu- lum Design. He has also worked as a construction project engineer, consultant, and safety inspector. He believes educating the next generation of professionals will be pivotal in sustainability standard practices. Regarding engagement, Dr. Valdes-Vasquez has served as the USGBC student club’s adviser and the ASC Sustainability Team’s faculty coach since 2013. He serves as a CSU President’s Sustainability Com- mission member, among multiple other committees. In addition, he is involved with various professional
East region and examines the initial impact of the team’sreorganization of a required Technical Professional Writing course on engineering students'educational experience as they learn effective and relevant professional communication skills inthe field of engineering; as they network with mentors from various industries; and as they trainto be effective writers and competitive candidates in their engineering fields.We hypothesize that the significant collaboration between English and Engineering faculty indeveloping assignments, providing feedback to students throughout their projects, and assessingstudents’ final products, as well as the partnership with various partner industries, considerablyimproves our students’ writing journey at TAMUQ
students the opportunity to apply their acquired engineering knowledge to a semester- oryear-long sponsor-based design project as part of preparation to enter the engineering field. Inaddition to working through the engineering design process to meet a sponsor designated need,students must also practice and apply professional practices: project management, meetings(team, advisor, sponsor, instructors), presentations, and project documentation. Developingeffective technical and professional communication practices are an essential component ofstudent learning outcomes for the course and are linked to student success beyond graduation.This is acknowledged in ABET Criterion 3 which requires accredited programs to documenteffective communication to a
departments as a proxy formeasuring the success of students and programs alike. However, these numbers are limited: Forexample, if a student graduates with a 4.0 GPA but has low conceptual understanding, should thatbe considered success on the part of the student, the department/university, or neither? If a studentgraduates on time but is not psychologically well because of a hostile environment, should that becounted as success on the part of the student, of the department/university, or of neither? We wouldposit in both these situations, certain entities can measure victory while the holistic story is morenuanced, with the student underserved in many perspectives. Therefore, the overarching researchquestion that will be launched by this project is
challenges of today and tomorrow. Teachers whooften do not have the materials for hands-on activities for STEM and Sustainability can receivesupport from such initiatives in collaboration with higher education institutions. With supportfrom Constellation Energy [6], the authors of this work in progress have attempted to educateand train over two hundred middle school students of the local underserved community onsustainability issues, particularly on those related to energy and environment through relevanthands-on activities. The following sections describe the materials and methods applied ineducating the underserved community of students and teachers and its potential impact.Materials and MethodsThe faculty involved in the project began planning
study investigates the effects of computational modeling and simulation, where studentsreported their levels of caring and enjoyment before and after modeling exercises. In particular,the pre and post-survey data capture students' perceptions of their programming self-efficacybeliefs, self-concept beliefs, levels of anxiety, aptitude mindset, and interest. This leads to thefollowing research question: Do students' perceptions of their own computational abilitieschange after participating in computational modeling and simulation projects?2. Theoretical FrameworkThe theoretical framework that guided the design of the learning intervention and the focus ofour research design was grounded in the theory of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD).The
Technology, and her B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Missouri- Rolla (same school, different name). At Rose-Hulman, Michelle is co-leading a project to infuse an entrepreneurial-mindset in undergraduate students’ learning, and a project to improve teaming by teaching psychological safety in engineering education curricula. Michelle also mentors undergraduate researchers to investigate the removal of stormwater pollutants in engineered wetlands. Michelle was a 2018 ExCEEd Fellow, and was recognized as the 2019 ASCE Daniel V. Terrell Awardee.Dr. Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University Liping Liu is an associate professor in the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence
Paper ID #36999Integration of Professional Publications in the Implementation ofIndustry 4.0 to Augment the Learning Experience in ETAC of ABET ETProgramsProf. Ravi C. Manimaran, Department Chair, Engineering Technology, Austin Peay State University Ravi C. Manimaran is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Technology, Austin Peay State University. His education includes two Master of Science degrees in Electrical & Computer Engi- neering and Electronics and Control Engineering. He has been dynamically involved in higher education leadership as a Dean, Department Chair, Project Director, and a faculty member
dedicated individual, called a Student Support Specialist, sits in on classes with students and meets with them individually to set goals, monitors students’ progress, and facilitates study skill workshops. • Industry Internships: Upon satisfactorily competing calculus readiness, students are qualified for paid internships with partner employers. These internships are project-based and focused on computer science or engineering. To date, STEM Core students have interned at Lawrence Livermore Lab, Tesla, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, SLAC National Accelerator Lab, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, San Jose State University, and the University of Colorado, among many others.The STEM Core has proven
EngineeringAccreditation Commission (EAC) Student Outcome 5 was also a factor, with teamworkincorporated on graded assignments to achieve ABET EAC Student Outcome 5. Courses withlabs and sizeable design projects, especially those tied to ABET EAC Student Outcome 5, had amuch larger fraction of team-based activity points than those without labs or large courseprojects. To examine teamwork as a teaching method, an evaluation of student grades indicatedthat team-based activities did not equally benefit all students, with lower performing studentsreceiving a larger grade benefit. In similar fashion, group learning exercises did not significantlyimprove student learning for subsequently administered individual exams. When studentlearning related to team selection
outprofessional projects in more than 135 countries around the world. These awards are open tofaculty, artists, and professionals from a wide range of fields. Once an awardee completes theirgrant, they can remain connected with other Fulbrighters and any past US government-sponsoredexchange program recipient through an online platform [2]. There are over 0.4 million Fulbrightalumni who have availed themselves of this opportunity to enhance their skills and make newcollaborations. The Fulbright U.S. Scholar program includes Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award,Fulbright International Education Administrator Award, Fulbright Postdoctoral Award, andFulbright Scholar Award. The Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award is considered the mostprestigious award
an assistant professor in the School of Construction and Design at the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Song obtained her Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in construction engineering and management from UA. Her research interests include occupational safety and health, workforce training and development, engineering educa- tion, Building Information Modeling, machine learning and AI in construction, and construction progress monitoring and simulation. Dr. Song is leading research projects funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and NSF to advance worker safety training and workforce development.Jewoong Moon, University of Alabama Jewoong (Jacob) Moon is an assistant professor of Instructional