Paper ID #36945Teamwork as a Core Competence in Construction and Engineering Educa-tionSaeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University Saeed Rokooei is an assistant professor in the Building Construction Science program at Mississippi State University. His professional responsibilities include project planning and management as well as architectural design practice in private and public construction and engineering firms. He has taught in architecture and construction programs since 2006. Dr. Rokooei’s primary research interests include simulation and serious games, project management methodologies, construction education, data
relatable to other people in the same culture sincehistory is shared in the group.Research has found that emotions can impact the “attention, memory, thinking and problemsolving” ability of educators [20, p. 610]. Negative emotions can cause working memory to belimited and decrease motivation, whereas positive emotions can promote creativity [21].Furthermore, emotions can impact the “well-being, job satisfaction, burnout risk and retention”and “teaching strategies, curriculum selection and lesson planning” [22, p. 1236]. Positiveemotions have been correlated with success in teaching and research [23]. Research findings havealso pointed to the idea that fostering positive emotions may improve instructors’ ability to teachand complete
value. You may also use a drag coefficient(s) from other sources, but be sure to document the source. Pick something that interests you but don’t select something too difficult to solve as your first attempt at CFD. You will need to plan the project by pre-selecting the dimensions, fluid, and velocity based on the Reynolds number. You should know your goal drag coefficient before running the simulation. Run the CFD analysis using any code you’d like including SolidWorks Flow Simulation, COMSOL, Fluent, ANSYS CFD, or even any open source code you’d like (OpenFOAM?). Be sure to document this process with specific values and screen captures as you’re doing them. Be sure to refine the grid mesh
-global-markets.html[4] Lightcounting, October 2020 Market Forecast Report, Lorton, VA: Lightcounting, 2020. [E-book] Available: https://www.lightcounting.com/report/october-2020-market-forecast-report-20[5] E. Verlage, S. Saini, A. Agarwal, S. Serna, R. Kosciolek, T. Morrisey and L. C. Kimerling,“Web-based interactive simulations and virtual lab for photonics education,” in FifteenthConference on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics: ETOP 2019, Québec City, P.Q.,Canada, May 21-24, 2019, ETOP 2019 Papers (Optica Publishing Group, 2019), paper11143_136.[6] M. Batty, “Digital twins,” Env. and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science vol. 45(5),pp. 817-820, 2018; doi: 10.1177/2399808318796416[7] A. Fuller, Z. Fan, C. Day and C. Barlow
. • I think keeping an open and creative mind (to not limit your options) is the biggest takeaway, as well as the fact that everyone has different ideas and can contribute in different ways! • The importance of visually communicating information • teamworkTeamwork • The importance of taking initiative but also relying on teammates • Team dynamics and how so buff time is spent planning • How to solve problems within a team.
. The third activities are thatdesign teams are required to work together on design projects for at least six hours per week.The fourth activity is that they need to prepare engineering documentation including technicalreports, technical posters, and 3D models and drawings. The fifth activity is the presentationsincluding two informal presentations and one formal presentation as described concisely below. • The first informal presentation is to present modified final design options and project construction plans in the third week. • The second information presentation is the presentation of the status of the prototypes’ building and some testing on some subassemblies in the eighth week. • The third presentation is the
should take (e.g., over email, in person, online chat,etc.), what additional training may be helpful for the faculty and peer mentors to be effectivementors to this population of students, and generally what aspects of the mentoring experience ismost impactful for the students. We plan to use these results to improve the existing scholarshipprogram and to share effective strategies with the engineering community on how to motivateand support engineering transfer students.AcknowledgmentThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant #1742627. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the
stakeholders …… examination …… Teachers: ……ethical the understanding and 1. The proportion of these contentsnorms mastering of engineering in the teaching plan and syllabus ethical norms …… (3) Behavior Level Evaluation Behavioral Level evaluation refers to the degree to which trainees apply what they have learned in training to practical work and the behavioral changes brought to trainees. In applying training evaluation, many projects only go to the Reaction and Learning levels; the application of the Behavior and Result levels are often missing. As a result, the
driving features to their design. This process exposed 13project participants to various challenges in developing a system and scaling that to be used in acourse. In terms of future work, there are several additions planned such as utilizing additionalsensors such as LiDARs for obstacle detection and switching to local hotspot and a local server-based system for enhanced connectivity and restricted-free access.6. Acknowledgments The authors would like to thank the students in the ABC course for utilizing MPAD and providingvaluable suggestions. The authors would also like to thank the Mechanical EngineeringDepartment for financing the purchases
thatfor construction school graduates to be ready to enter the workforce, they should be equippedwith hard skills (technical) and soft skills (non-technical) that enable them to apply theirknowledge directly in the work setting.”One study [4] identified twelve separate clusters of soft skills relevant to the constructionindustry were identified and include skills associated with; communications, problem-solving,conflict management, collaboration, stress management, professionalism, productivity, ethics,diversity, planning and organizing, self-awareness, and interpersonal relationships. Anotherstudy [7] reported that the most important soft skills for job seeking, as identified by students,were positive attitude, oral communication, self
the course.By focusing on the intended learning outcomes, instructors can perform a backward design byidentifying acceptable evidence before planning instruction. Thus, instructors are able to identifywhich concepts are enduring outcomes, important to know, or good to be familiar with (contents).Backward design also enables instructors to intentionally approach how they would achieve theirlearning outcomes in choosing appropriate pedagogies and assessments that determine if indeedstudents have achieved the intended learning outcomes.Thus, the CAP alignment follows the order prescribed above. First, we introduce the contents ofthe course, beginning with a distinction between course objectives and learningobjectives/outcomes. In this paper, we
their academic careers.Students who engage with this content in the classroom will be surveyed to assess theeffectiveness of the modules. There is a plan to conduct student surveys at the end of each courseand one-year post exposure to evaluate both the immediate and long-term impact of thematerials. The project team hypothesizes that students who engage early with the videos andpaired curriculum will be more likely to participate in research and remain engaged for longer.Preliminary survey results support this hypothesis, showing students self-report learning gainsand an increased interest in research and research-related careers.This project is part of a Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) initiative to infuseEM into UGR
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. These include elements such as the quality of mentors [20], the ability toestablish trusting relationships between minority students and mentors across lines of difference [21], the limitedavailable time for mentoring activities [19], and engagement beyond departmental sanctions [22]. Literature shows alack of involvement of students and faculty in curricular or planning decisions [23] that could lead to disengagedparticipants [24]. In addition to the challenges of non-involvement, few programs look to improve the performanceof faculty mentors or cultivate a mentoring community [25]. Research suggests that effective involvement in suchdecisions could create a sense of community and perceptions of shared responsibility [26]. To reap the benefits
quality and howto mitigate the problems associated with poorly ventilated buildings were thoroughly discussedwith the students through journal articles and real-life examples. Each week students werepresented with an outlined lesson plan that described how to build and test the C-R boxes, andthe ethical implications of this project were frequently discussed with them. In addition to building the C-R boxes and discussing their impact, students also plottedgraphs to quantify the aerosol concentrations in the air with and without the C-R boxes over aperiod of time. They validated the effectiveness of the boxes in reducing particle concentration.Students used the “Physics Toolbox Sensor Suite'' app to collect and record data on the g-Forceto
material, and feeling more confident in their knowledge. Female studentsresponded more positively than male students to nearly every question regarding communitybuilding except for whether group problem solving helped students feel a sense of community.All activities described in this study are easy to integrate into lectures, and given their potentialimpact on community building, learning, and comfort with active participation, they meritconsideration in all graduate courses. Consistent with other studies of a graduate level course,small sample size limits the generalizability of the findings and precludes disentangling factorswhich may impact student responses such as gender, time at this university, and internationalstudent status. We plan to
processes for engineering education research is beneficial and essentialconsidering the innovative and adaptive nature of engineering. Hence, iterative revision cycleswere planned to develop a framework encompassing the essential elements of qualityengineering education. The study begins by outlining the final framework and then describes itsdevelopment from a modified ABET Criterion 3: Student Outcomes. Each time, multipleresearchers coded academic standards from multiple states (e.g., MOE's latest physics syllabus),then compared and discussed the results. A detailed coding protocol was developed for eachround iteration to facilitate content analysis and maximize the review process's validity andreliability. As part of the design research cycle
wisely. Good study habits include setting clearand achievable goals, creating a study plan, and taking regular breaks. Developing good studyhabits is critical in engineering, as it allows engineers to be more productive and efficient in theirwork.(v) Participation in Internships or Co-opsAnother chief constituent of the course is emphasizing the importance of participation in aninternship or co-op. Participation in these opportunities allows engineering students to work onreal-world projects, gain valuable work experience, develop important skills, and network withengineering professionals and mentors. This helps them make connections in the industry, whichmay lead to future job opportunities. Additionally, internships and co-ops provide an
-identify as belongingin their respective STEM fields and have higher self-efficacy, both of which are linked topersistence in STEM fields [5], [6]. Mentees also have “increased job satisfaction, higher salary,faster promotion, firmer career plans, and the increased probability that a protégé will alsobecome a mentor” [7, p. 204]. Also, those who identified as having mentors reported more careermobility, recognition, satisfaction, and promotions in their corporate jobs [8]. In addition tobenefitting all students, mentoring is recognized as a mechanism that has been shown to supportthe persistence and success of historically marginalized students in STEM through providingrelevant resources, psychosocial support, and fostering identity development [5
asperforming Robodk virtual reality simulation and off-line programming of industrial robots forautomated work cells in manufacturing. Authors are adding process simulation for roboticsmachining as well as part quality inspection with Ballbar methods to virtual modules to introducemore advanced topics to the existing curriculum. This paper focuses on the use of a ball-bar systemto compare the theoretical and actual path of a robot as it moves in a circle. The problem addressedin this paper is how to enhance student understanding of path tracking accuracy in circular motionsof CNC machines and industrial robots. This information eventually will be used to develop moreaccurate tool path planning using the robot as a machining tool.The significance of
procedures for classrooms, bathrooms, and common areas were enhanced. ‐ Due to the Omicron variant, the University’s plans to return to fully in- person were delayed until February 7, 2022. Policies for vaccination, masks, Winter 2022 1B / 3A / 4B and daily COVID-19 screening remained in place. There were no restrictions on classroom capacity. Students were expected to come to campus. Exams were held in-person, with make-up dates to accommodate for students with COVID-19 symptoms. ‐ All courses were held in person, with no
’ educational progress. Qualitative data confirmed that RLs are auseful tool for learning and promoting equitable access, but the internet can trigger digitalinequality that may impede equity among certain demographics.In response to the issue of equitable access, the RELIA Lab was created, in line with the coregoals of Engineering Instructional Laboratories. A Lite version of the lab is also underdevelopment to address digital inequalities and ensure access for students using mobile deviceslike cell phones or tablets. To gain a deeper understanding of digital inequality among students,we plan to conduct additional interviews and focus groups. Exploring the situation of otherminority groups will provide valuable insights and reveal new information
repository to answer those questions. The chatbot's impact on the student's universityexperience is measured in a class by conducting class surveys among the students. The authorshave planned a pilot study of the chatbot and its implementation for a course in Spring 2023.Results will be reported in the final paper.Introduction:Chatbots have revolutionized various industries, such as airlines, medical, and insurance. It canhandle many customers and respond to their varying inquiries. This progress in chatbot technologyis partly due to the recent advancements in natural language processing. There are limitedempirical studies examining the effectiveness of various learning designs or strategies whenincorporating chatbots in education [1]. Ongoing
EngineeringPostdoctoral Fellowship eFellows program, administered by the American Society ofEngineering Education (ASEE), funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The MOOCis planned to be offered as a free resource for the community. The real datasets used for theCybersecurity simulations will be available in an Open Science website.1. Introduction1.1 MOOCs in Electrical MicrogridsElectrical microgrids are denominated as a fundamental building block of electrical powersystems. The US Department of Energy has expressed that multiple efforts will be made with theaim of making microgrids an important element as part of the electricity delivery system,increasing its resilience and reliability [1].Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) represent a powerful tool
makingtheir values salient, leaders activate those aspects of their self-concepts (identities, beliefs,attitudes) to which their followers can relate. By creating the relatedness of the self-concepts,leaders and followers form a collective identity that then aids in motivating and regulating thefollowers’ behavior [24].Complexity Leadership Theory, another non-traditional approach to leadership, argues forleadership seen as a “system of dynamic, unpredictable agents that interact with each other incomplex feedback networks” [25]. Leadership that emerges from such complex systems canfocus on adaptation (producing change, knowledge dissemination, learning, and innovation),administration (producing formalized plans of action), or enabling (minimizing
States’ second-largest private employer and the world’s largest onlineretailer [23]. Established in 1994 as an online bookseller, Amazon has since expanded into ageneralized e-commerce platform, extending its services to include the world’s largest cloudcomputing platform, a range of personal devices, and an entertainment company [24]. Amazon’smarket dominance is driven by Amazon Prime, a paid subscription plan whose central service isguaranteed two-day delivery on an extensive range of goods [25]. In addition to its products andonline services, Amazon has increased its physical footprint with outposts such as Amazon Go (aconvenience store chain with a cashierless setup, where customers are automatically charged forwhat they carry out) and
members together provideleadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meetobjectives” (ABET, 2021, p. 9), to “demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineeringmanagement principles and economic decision making and apply these [...] as a member andleader in a team [...] in multidisciplinary environments” (FEIAP, 2019, p. 27), and to “gather andinterpret relevant data and handle complexity within their field of study, to inform judgementsthat include reflection on relevant social and ethical issues” in teamwork contexts (ENAEE,2021, p. 12). The communication-based competencies outlined by ABET, ENAEE, and FEIAPabove are so important to engineering practice that 63% of employers are willing to
helped us kind of foster a new community” as they worked with the teacher tonavigate remote learning and support dual credit classes at the high school. UL3 did not plan onhaving a relationship with their partner school after their kids had graduated; however, e4usa“provided an opportunity to keep involved with the school and with the teacher who is trying todo the engineering aspect of this.” Furthering relationships with the high schools also expandedbeyond just teachers. For example, UL1 mentioned that “we don’t just know [School’s] faculty.In one case, we know the principal of the school now who’s been involved.”Campus Visits were the next most-mentioned excitement. UL3 expressed the importance ofmeeting with students personally, sharing
to campus and onlinelearning during the COVID-19 pandemic among US undergraduate STEM majors,” Journal ofAmerican College Health, pp. 1-8, 2021.[29] E. Blom, B. C. Cadena, and B. J. Keys, “Investment over the business cycle: Insights fromcollege major choice,” Journal of Labor Economics, vol. 39(4), pp. 1043-1082, 2021.Appendix A – Interview questions 1. Do you recall what year (freshman, sophomore, etc) and quarter you took ECH 1? If so when? 2. What was your major while taking ECH 1? 3. (If answer to question 2 is not an engineering major). Why did you not consider majoring in engineering before this point in your plan of study? 4. Were you exposed to science/engineering principles in high