technologies in academia and theiradoption in industry, which in turn drives the need for these new skills on a larger-scale basis.Really, this means a need for broader scale education of engineers in masse vs. specializedtraining of a few graduate students. A CBE approach can be applied where competencies aredefined (1) to create a new program, (2) for an existing curriculum without significant changes,or (3) to drive curricular redesign where gaps are identified and learning outcomes are re-writtento align with published competency frameworks. A CBE initiative can be defined for atraditional course-based graduation model where students need to complete a certain number andtype of courses and credit hours, or CBE can transform the curriculum and
and is considered a fundamental sub-ject in an undergraduate and postgraduate robotics curriculum. Furthermore, project-based learninghas shown significant benefits in engineering domains, specifically in interdisciplinary fields such asrobotics which require hands-on experience to master the discipline adequately. However, designinga project-based learning experience to teach control theory in a hands-on setting can be challenging,due to the rigor of mathematical concepts involved in the subject. Moreover, access to reliable hard-ware required for a robotics control lab, including the robots, sensors, interfaces, and measurementinstruments, may not be feasible in developing countries and even many academic institutions in theUS. The current
institutions may choose to modify and implement to improveundergraduate research experiences and outcomes.Introduction:Entrepreneurship has been an inseparable part of business programs’ curriculum, but itsembedding in engineering colleges or in interdisciplinary programs is fairly new. Considering real-life needs, the development of a professional skill set comprising proficiency in communication,business, creativity, leadership, and other attributes, is nearly or equally as important as theacquisition of technical skills by engineering students. By embedding entrepreneurship inengineering programs, students create personal, economic, and societal value. There is an overlapand logical fit between the outcomes of STEM programs and the skills
engage and teach kids in STEAM Club, university students can learn how tosuccessfully engage and teach the same kids via their museum exhibit final project. Engagementenhances their ability to be academically successful. Through S-L participation, we are teachingengineers to engage and effectively communicate in an active learning scenario.MetacognitionS-L remains an integral aspect back in the classroom. Reflections after each S-L session establisha connection between direct service and the academic curriculum. Studies have demonstrated thevalue of reflection to enhance comprehension, performance, and self-regulated learning[27]. Research also shows that the majority of students require external support to engage inreflection [28]. Thus
from an engineeringstandpoint. In addition, use techniques to compare the sustainability performance of variousalternative solutions. The module content comprises sustainable designs, performance indicators,strategies, etc.[7] . Sustainable manufacturing can be categorized into four; Responsive ProductStrategy (RPS), Lean Practices (LP), Supply Chain Restructuring (SCR), and SustainableMaterial and Design [8]. Considering the possible effects of environmental issues on a business'soperations, financial performance, and reputation, as well as incorporating this knowledge intodecision-making and planning processes, constitutes integrating environmental risk intocorporate strategy. This may involve recognizing and evaluating environmental hazards
made during a four-week period inwhich they design and build a physical device—a candy dispenser in the control course and astamping machine in the intervention course. A set of metrics of performance were comparedwith those of students in the control offering prior to the redesign of the course. 1IntroductionIn 2015, Stanford University’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)curriculum underwent significant restructuring [1]. The program was altered to be comprised of aset of core classes and a set of concentrations in which students could choose to specialize. In theprocess, ME102 - Foundations of Product Realization was created. An introductory course to therelevant fields, ME
learning, or computer vision tothose with a background in computer science or a related discipline [47, 48, 49]. And otherworks concentrate on teaching machine learning to non-computer scientists, includingundergraduates [26], business majors [27], artists [28], material science engineers [29], biologists[30], and ecologists [50].However, common challenges faced when teaching machine learning to groups of non-computerscience students included the following: 1. Designing sufficient coding structure and guidelines. Computer science students tend to have personal preferences in their setups; some might prefer coding on sublime and running their code via the command line, while others might prefer coding in what’s known as an integrated
Engineering curriculum at our university.1 SignificanceNeed for this course was felt in the department because several research faculty memberswanted to integrate VLSI chips using MCU-based systems. To integrate custom VLSIchips into a system using MCU based control, one method is to build custom printedcircuit board (PCB) to integrate components like opamp and buffers to read outputs from achip. To send inputs to the chip, different pulse generator chips and voltage regulatorscould be integrated on the same PCB. To build a system out of several chips, MCU can beused to calculate inputs to the next chip based on outputs from the previous chip andalgorithm designed in C on the MCU. Therefore, to achieve the requirements of ourdepartment, the course
to encourage trailblazing students to enter STEM fields. We must also activelyincrease accessibility to education and training in STEM for these individuals 10 . We designed andimplemented an assessment-driven approach for targeted technical training. Critical to our methodis supporting each student as an individual, from an asset-based growth mindset, and designingour curriculum to best support individual needs and goals 24,25 . We leverage system integration andcognitive engineering to design approaches that allow for modular, scalable content to support stu-dents with varied experiences and backgrounds. We provide the materials, research, and capacityto deliver high-quality, experiential training for CIRCUIT fellows.Based on the
acompetency-based training model. According to a report published by the United NationsEducational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization [8], and a study by Erasmus andKnowledge Alliance, a new balance in the curriculum is required to develop the technical andbehavioral competencies required for engineers to work in the labor market and improve theiremployability [4], [9]. An important challenge of this training model is monitoring and evaluating students'competence development throughout the program, which requires the development of robustassessment methods [4], [9], [10]. One of the most commonly used approaches for assessingthe competencies of undergraduate students is unfolding these competencies in learningoutcomes, which are smaller
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
Vexor First Robotics, thus reducing the time commitment for students.During the 2021/22 academic year, the combined engineering outreach activities were attendedby over 900 individuals. In addition, this provided opportunities for approximately 60 ECSstudents to volunteer and mentor in some capacity.Engineering Education ResearchThe results and observations are based on a quantitative survey and student comments eitherverbal or written provided in a variety of contexts. The survey was designed to evaluate studentgrowth and changes in attitudes from the fall of each year to the spring of the same academicyear as an integral part of the latest S-STEM award. Each semester the survey is sent to anaverage of 480 ECS students. The fall response rate
, provide opportunities for science process skilldevelopment and practice, and promote effective collaboration. As summarized in Section 6.0,student feedback on the workshop series was generally positive, with students appreciatinglearning about co-creation, getting practice in asking questions, and gaining knowledge aboutstructuring online educational modules. Compared to student comments from focus groupsconducted during the first year of the project [10], the current student group was less confusedabout the overall goals of the project and felt more prepared to carry out their two publicproducts, creating an online educational module and writing and presenting an academic paper.Overall, this research on integrating co-creation as a model in
replication ofthe project, in the future. By documenting and answering frequent questions, the project teamhopes to provide a comprehensive resource for others interested in replicating the project orusing the data and results produced by the project.To scale the analyses, we have written an alpha version of an R package which is used tocalculate the curricular complexity metrics. It has undergone validation by reproducing resultsfrom a previous effort. Completing the R package is a significant milestone in the projectbecause it provides a platform for researchers to easily import and explore the curriculum mapswe produced. Moreover, the validation of the package provides additional confidence in theaccuracy and reliability of the results later in
relationship to transdisciplinarylearning or integrated STEM education [16, 17].All of these studies combined with the need to improve students’ performance in STEM relatedfields provided a window of opportunity to develop a training program dedicated specifically toenhancing their mental abilities needed in a variety of STEM disciplines. Our Mind FitnessProgram© is a perfect example of the new convergence education concept as it transcends asingular discipline curriculum to address fundamental aspects of STEM education. It has beencreated to prepare the participants for STEM careers in general by stimulating their spatial skills,3D visualization, abstract thinking, analytical abilities, pattern recognition skills, memory,attention to detail, and
. Our curriculum has gone through two major redesigns in the past decade, in response to the needs of industry and graduate schools, while facilitating the implementation of the latest pedagogical innovations in engineering education. Our most recent redesign focused on integrating opportunities for active learning by adding more lab experiences to our already very hands-on curriculum. We believe that student engagement, active learning, and collaboration go hand in hand. Because students are admitted directly into the department, they never compete against each other. On the contrary, they see value in collaborating with each other by organizing study groups and working on team projects. Student responses indicate a
part through project based work, designed to be undertaken in a real academic setting, and they should be jointly assessed by employers and the higher education institution. The intention is that enterprise programmes offer more than simple, bolt on modules of business studies. There should be an attempt to integrate the new programmes with the education provision already offered to the students. The initiative is not a narrow vocational substitution for broad academic education and does not displace the need for high level expertise and professionalism in any number of specialisations. Associated staff development is a critical feature of the initiative and it is expected that institutions will design training programmes for staff to deal
has integrated non-technical professional skills (e.g.,communication, leadership, lifelong learning, teamwork) into the curriculum through directcurricular activities and, more importantly, through co-curricular and extracurricular activitieswhere students get real experiences practicing and honing their non-technical professional skills.However, according to employers, gaps persist in students’ perceived professional skills. Thepurpose of this paper is to assist in changing the conversation about students’ professional skillsby reviewing the history of how students’ professional skills are developed and making a casefor the importance of professional skills. This study utilized bibliometric and content analysistools to search for and
Paper ID #39081Scaffolding Training on Digital Manufacturing: Prepare for the Workforce4.0Dr. Rui Li, New York University Dr. Rui Li earned his Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering in 2009 from Imperial College of London and his Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2020 from the University of Georgia, College of Engineering. He is currently an industrial assistant professor, who works in General Engineering program at New York University. He taught first-year engineering course as well as vertically integrated project. He has strong interests in educational robotics, project-based learning and first-year STEM
number ofcommunity college students who successfully transfer to an engineering major at a 4-yearinstitution, b) improve the transfer student experience and persistence in engineering byproviding co-curriculum cohort activities, c) promote increased graduation rates and d) fosterparticipation in STEM careers and/or graduate studies.UC Irvine Pathways to Engineering Collaborative: a S-STEM programIn 2019, the NSF-funded UC Irvine Pathways to Engineering Collaborative was established atthe University of California, Irvine (UCI) and its community college partner Irvine ValleyCollege (IVC) to help low-income students from diverse backgrounds to successfully transfer toand persist in an undergraduate engineering program.The S-STEM program provides
no cost extension was requested for a fourth grant year andteacher workshops were held in person during the summer of 2022. An additional year of a no costextension was granted for a fifth grant year with more teacher workshops planned for the summerof 2023.This poster session will present: a more detailed description of the IoT certificate curriculum; allowsession attendees a preview of on-line course content; display the contents of the various labs thathave been developed to date and the required lab supplies needed to perform the lab activitiesincluding using dedicated servers to act as the “cloud”; preview the contents of the various on-lineworkshops; indicate how the curriculum materials may be used by other technology areas; and
Engineering at the University of St.Thomas (MN). He teaches courses in areas of Engineer- ing Design, Digital Electronics and Embedded Systems. His current research explores power efficient testing, error detection and avoidance techniques in digital integrated circuits. In addition, his work also seeks the democratization of the exciting field of embedded computing and the Internet of Things by bringing these technologies to solve problems identified by traditionally under-served communities.Dr. Jennifer E. Holte, University of St. Thomas Jennifer Holte is on the faculty in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of St. Thomas and serves as the School of Engineering’s Community College and Transfer Coordinator
research focuses on designing the user experience of machine learning systems, particularly in social computing contexts.Prof. Joe Gibbs Politz, University of California San Diego Joe Gibbs Politz is an Associate Teaching Professor of Computer Science & Engineering at University of California San Diego. His research interests and experience include programming languages and systems as well as education for computer science and adjacent fields. He teaches broadly across the computer science curriculum with a focus on introductory programming and programming languages, and develops tools for teaching computing in both collegiate and secondary school settings. When not programming or teaching, he goes to the dog beach
].” This course would be expanded to include exposure and experience with electric propulsion designs. As the course materials are already designed and implemented, the redesign would be necessary to judiciously reallocate course time to the topics. c) In AT 44502 Aircraft Electronics, this course is “A study of the computer-based electronic systems used to control both flight and engine parameters on modern aircraft. The course examines the various systems with an emphasis on how each component integrates into the electronic structure of the aircraft [14].” The course would build upon AT 11600, AT 26200, and other courses in the program to examine the use of engine control parameters and integration into
Paper ID #37773Engineering Education for Sustainable Development: A Case Study fromEast China University of Science and TechnologyDr. Huiming Fan, East China University of Science and Technology I am an associate professor from the Institute of Higher Education, East China University of Science and Technology. I got a Ph.D. degree from Zhejiang University in 2014. I was also a visiting scholar in the area of University-Industry Collaboration at North Carolina State University.Weijie GAOShi Siyi ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Engineering Education for Sustainable Development- A Case
hold is placed onstudent registration until they participate in an advising session, and advisors check each student'ssemester registration at the beginning of each term to confirm compliance. If any issues arise, students arenotified via email before the add/drop date. The program is working with the Registrar's Office toautomate the process of verifying successful completion of prerequisites.Assessment and AccreditationFigure 3 illustrates the Program’s overall assessment philosophy and integration between processcomponents. This figure illustrates how guiding principles such as the adopted Mission Statement andestablished Core Values connect with program educational objectives and student outcomes. In addition,the flowchart identifies how
by some toexpand the established boundaries of life as defined include technological creations.Also, a topic of more recent interest: laboratory grown meat [29]. Although STS andother academic fields have begun to take an interest in non-human animals, the topic isthinly addressed in engineering ethics literature. And yet, as the primary source oflearning and training for aspiring engineers, engineering education has a responsibility toinclude in its curriculum ethical considerations of animal welfare in the development anddeployment of new engineered systems, and in existing engineering systems.Resources for a new engineering ethicsA good place to introduce engineering students to the idea of engineering with a focus onethics and animals
content intothree modules: Module 1 Devices and Materials, Module 2 Communication and Networking, andModule 3 Computing in IoT. Each module is taught by a different professor specializing in thatfield. Study shows co-teaching helps highlight the strengths and compensate weaknesses ofindividual instructors and enables instructors to integrate diverse subject matter knowledge in onecourse (Vesikivi, 2019).This paper will use Module 2 as an example to explain how we design each module. Module 2mainly covers fundamental knowledge for communication and networking such as wirelesspropagation and traffic model in IoT, some common protocols for different network layers,application protocol design using Node.js. In the fall 2022, we added a new topic
for students’ personal actions that foster identification with the disciplinarycommunity [24], [31], [32]. It has since been integrated as a key construct for the development ofan engineering identity due to its critical relevance to students’ decisions of who and what theywant to become [23], [28]. How students understand their interests as consistent with their senseof self is an important consideration as they author their own unique engineering identities [23],[30], [33].In relation to an engineering identity, interest is defined as “a person’s likes, preferences,favorites, affinity toward, or attraction to a subject, topic, or activity [34, p. 1].” Interest isunderstood to consist both of how one feels about something as well as how they
University of New York, New Paltz Wenyen (Jason) Huang, huangj18@newpaltz.edu, is Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning at SUNY-New Paltz. Jason has a particular interest in utiliz- ing technology for enhancing student’s understanding and improving teacher’s instruction in the STEM classroom. He is a former high school mathematics teacher.Graham Werner, State University of New York, New Paltz Graham Werner is an Assistant Lecturer, who teaches engineering labs and lectures for the Division of Engineering Programs at SUNY New Paltz. He primarily develops curriculum for mechanical engineering laboratory courses and is interested in promoting STEM education in local K-12