Paper ID #39098Data-driven Strategy for Maintaining an Effective Team Collaboration ina First-year Engineering CourseDr. Rui Li, New York University Tandon School of Engineering 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
]–[50], sharedexperiences (e.g., enrollment at the same university), and values. In that context, it is important for female students to see successful female STEMentrepreneurs for both symbolic as well as functional reasons [46], [51]. Symbolically, exposureto female STEM entrepreneurs can signal to female students that STEM entrepreneurship is notonly for men and that women can be successful in entrepreneurship. Functionally, femalestudents are likely to pay greater attention to female STEM entrepreneurs and take an interest inhearing about the challenges they have faced and how they have integrated the seeminglyconflicting social roles of being an entrepreneur and a woman. Consequently, we propose thatfemale students who are part of
arecontinuously presented with faculty and student populations that lack in diversity creates barriersfor a non-majority student to effectively integrate into the discipline [23]. Computer sciencefaculty influence the maintenance and propitiation of the storyline regarding who belongs incomputer science due to their “membership” status in the professional computing world and theirbelief of what constitutes a computer science professional [22], [24]. These faculty typicallydraw upon their own professional experiences and practices as majority members as arepresentation of “legitimate” work in computer science—including their research, educationalbackground and curriculum. It follows that the faculty intentionally or unintentionally introducenorms and
learning, and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Toy Adaptation in a Laboratory Course: An Examination of Laboratory Interests and Career MotivationsAbstractCurricula containing accessibility topics with positive societal impact are useful in careertraining and have shown promise in engagement of students from groups historically excludedfrom and underrepresented in engineering. Toy adaptation makes toys accessible to kids withdisabilities and is a hands-on process that involves toy disassembly, circuitry assessment, andaddition of an accessible switch. Previous work incorporating toy adaptation into curriculum
andrelationships to understand how failure and frustration might manifest to shape motivation andinterests, despite children spending most of their waking hours outside of school environments[36].Parents, Emotional Socialization, and LearningAlongside educators and typical classroom spaces, families and out-of-school contexts often playan important role in the learning and development of children [37], [38]. Ma and colleagues [39]discuss several domains of learning outcomes for young children (e.g., behavioral involvement,personal involvement, intellectual involvement) all of which include parents or caregiversplaying an integral and influential role. The parent-child relationship itself has been found toinclude several relational domains, which also
, 4: 761–800.7. Angela Calabrese Barton and Edna Tan. 2019. Designing for rightful presence in STEM: The role of making present practices. Journal of the Learning Sciences 28, 4–5: 616–658.8. Jessica R. Chittum, Brett D. Jones, Sehmuz Akalin, and Ásta B. Schram. 2017. The effects of an afterschool STEM program on students’ motivation and engagement. International journal of STEM education 4, 1: 11.9. Sharon Lynn Chu, Rebecca Schlegel, Francis Quek, Andrew Christy, and Kaiyuan Chen. 2017. “I make, therefore I am”: The Effects of Curriculum-Aligned Making on Children’s Self-Identity. In Proceedings of the 2017 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 109–120.10. Jennifer D. Cribbs, Zahra Hazari, Gerhard Sonnert
high schools that haveJROTC programs. The Project offers a multi-year pathway to JROTC Cadets in order to earn abadge (an award of recognition) from their JROTC programs (Figure 1), and supports the missionof CSforALL, which is to make high-quality CS education an integral part of the educationalexperience for all cadets and teachers.To build capacity for CS and cybersecurity education among the 30 schools invited as part of theDemonstration Project cohort, CSforALL implemented a modified version of their SCRIPTworkshop [6]. This workshop provided a strategic way to encourage and develop evidence-basedCS course (e.g., AP CS Principles) offerings. Each school had a team of educators (e.g.,administrators, teachers, JROTC instructors, and/or
. For the teaching of wireless communication systems, SDRhas been the key enabling technology for a wider adoption of PBL pedagogies. SDR’s use ofprogrammable software frameworks and general-purpose hardware lowers the barrier-to-entryfor students to model, implement, debug, and verify real-world communication systems. As withany example of PBL, when using SDR to meet intended learning goals it is important to give dueconsideration to key subject design characteristics such as project complexity and open-endedness.The subject reported in this paper exists as an opportunity for students to integrate priorknowledge from overlapping areas in communication systems, signal processing, and embeddedsystems. As is common in the literature, for the
kbpun@shockers.wichita.edu Abstract— System Advisor Model (SAM) developed by NREL employers towards acquiring job-ready skills. To address this(National Renewable Energy Lab) are used in modeling different need, this project aims to develop an educational module thattypes of renewable energy systems. Due to increase in demand of can be integrated into engineering courses.renewable energy sources (RES) the demand of engineersproficient in modeling RES has been growing. However, typical The selection of a suitable site for solar power generationengineering curriculum focuses more on fundamental principles primarily depends on the availability of sunlight. Thus,and other applications, not covering RES
Division Early Career Award.Dr. C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University C. Stewart Slater is a professor of chemical engineering and founding chair of the Chemical Engineering Department at Rowan University. He has an extensive research and teaching background in separation process technology with a particular focus on membraSean CurtisMichael FracchiollaDavid Anthony Theuma ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Hands-On Experience in Solving Real-World Problems via a Unique Student-Faculty-Industry Collaboration Program1. IntroductionModern engineering education should have an inclusive teaching curriculum that combinestraditional lecture-based learning with new methods that can
Paper ID #36751Using Academic Controversy in a Computer Science UndergraduateLeadership Course: An Effective Approach to Examine Ethical Issues inComputer ScienceMariana A. AlvidrezDr. Elsa Q. Villa, University of Texas, El Paso Elsa Q. Villa, Ph.D., is a research assistant professor at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) in the College of Education, and is Director of the Hopper-Dean Center of Excellence for K-12 Computer Science Education. Dr. Villa received her doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction from New Mexico State University; she received a Master of Science degree in Computer Science and a Master of
Paper ID #36848Develop the Mindset of Engineering for One Planet in Chemical ProcessControlZuyi Huang, Villanova University Zuyi (Jacky) Huang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Villanova University. He teaches Chemical Process Control (for senior students) and Systems Biology (for graduate students) at Villanova. He is enthusiastic in apply ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Annual ConferenceDevelop the Mindset of Engineering for One Planet in Chemical ProcessControlAbstract: It is important to incorporate
highschool students and 64% of middle school students found systems thinking concepts and tools tobe an effective way to learn class material [41].More specifically, systems thinking instruction appears to be less prevalent in engineering thanin other fields. Engineering as a field could greatly benefit from the incorporation of ST into itseducation system. Godfrey et al. emphasize this value by discussing the benefits of incorporatingconcepts of ST into the engineering curriculum to promote critical thinking, problem-solving,and creativity among engineering students [42]. Applications of ST have been discussed toenhance students' learning power, which refers to their ability to learn independently and adapt tochanging situations. More courses in
students who may not excel on written quizzesand exams” [10].The design-build-test challenge environment is also effective in promoting academic motivation.Students feel more motivated to complete an assignment if it is relevant to their career goals, andthe increased motivation is partially associated with higher engagement in learning and improvedgroup and communication skills [11]. A design-build-test project allows students to worktogether towards a tangible outcome and develop the critical non-technical skills that are notexplicitly taught in engineering curriculum [12].The COVID-19 pandemic introduced challenges for hands-on engineering learning. While manycourses experienced varying degrees of success with moving hybrid or completely remote
ofcourses.Embedded CoursesIn electrical and computing disciplines, curriculum is set up so that programming and embeddedsystems are taught through a variety of courses. These courses can include programming(structured procedural design and object-oriented design), Digital Design, and microprocessorsand microcontrollers (introduction, intermediate, and advanced). Additionally, systems-orientedcourses (e.g., Communication Systems, Control Systems, Senior-level Project-based courses,etc.) typically include embedded systems as an integral component.C/C++ programming is often used with embedded systems courses as the core component. Anintroductory microprocessors and microcontrollers course may utilize C programming on an“Arduino” type computer board. Students
effectively communicate the results of the design effort through a professionalengineering report and oral presentation. The design project will include material within andbeyond the curriculum as well as technical and non-technical considerations. Design projectsoften result in a deliverable prototype. As part of the course requirements and assessment of thestudents in the course, each student must: • Submit their engineering notebook weekly for assessment. • Attend weekly project meetings. • Provide evidence of completion of various design, construction, testing, and system integration milestones throughout the semester. • Participate in and develop content for presentations and poster sessions. • Submit a summative technical
," Journal of Clinical& Diagnostic Research. 15(12). Pp. 5-8, 2021.[2] Bansal, M., Gupta, A., and Goyal, M. "Effectiveness of Modified Jigsaw as an ActiveLearning Strategy in Physiology." National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine. 7(6). pp.93-96. 2016.[3] Gomez, J., Svihla, V.. and Datye, A.K. "Jigsaws and Parleys: Strategies for EngagingSophomore Level Students as a Learning Community." American Society for EngineeringEducation Annual Conference. 2017.[4] Shortliffe, E. H. and Cimino, J.J. "Biomedical Informatics: Computer Applications in HealthCare and Biomedicine." Springer eBooks. 2014.[5] Douglas, E.P., "Beyond the Interpretive: Finding Meaning in Qualitative Data," AmericanSociety for Engineering Education Annual Conference. 2017
-routine. Facing these unprecedentedchanges, instructors are challenged by growing complexity in knowledge domains. Furthermore,they need to prepare their students with specific skills relevant to an uncertain future affected bythe advent of advanced AI and societal shifts. A signature paradigm for higher education that canprepare students for the uncertain labor market of the future, according to Bass [2, 3], should bedriven by inclusive excellence and integrative learning, which are the two innovative drivers ofhigher education.Having its roots in John Dewey’s philosophical thought [4], project-based learning (PBL) hasproven to be a beneficial student-centered pedagogy over the years. Long-lasting and deeplearning outcomes, improved
Paper ID #38503Developing a Global Competency Mindset in an International, Faculty-ledProgram in Brazil Focused on Sustainable EnergyDr. Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University Dr. Courtney Pfluger took a position in Fall 2011 as an Assistant Teaching Professor at Northeastern University as a part of the First Year Engineering Faculty and affiliated Faculty in the Chemical Engineer- ing Department. Dr. Pfluger redesigned and piloted the first-year curriculum which included engineering design and computational problem solving using the Engineering Grand Challenges as real-world appli- cations of global issues. She
Transactions on Engineering Management, vol. 58, no. 1, pp. 71-86, Feb. 2011, doi: 10.1109/TEM.2010.2048914.[3] Hockey, R.G.J., "Compensatory control in the regulation of human performance under stress and high workload: A cognitive-energetical framework," Biological Psychology, vol. 45, no. 1, pp. 73-93, 1997, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0301-0511(96)05223-4.[4] J. Dewey, How We Think. Boston, MA: Heath, 1910.[5] D. Schön, The Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action. New York: Basic Books, 1983.[6] D. A. Kolb, Experiential Learning: Experience as a Source of Learning and Development. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1984.[7] L. Dee Fink, Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated
Paper ID #38182Board 207: ACCESS in STEM: An S-STEM Project Supporting Economi-callyDisadvantaged STEM-Interested Students in Their First Two YearsErica ClineMenaka AbrahamSarah AlaeiDr. Heather Dillon, University of Washington, Tacoma Dr. Heather Dillon is Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington Tacoma. Her research team is working on energy efficiency, renewable energy, fundamental heat transfer, and engineering education. Before joining academia, she worked for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) as a senior research engineer working on both energy efficiency and renewable
context of electric powersystems. This work is a small portion of an NSF IUSE-funded project to improve the undergraduatepower and energy curriculum at two collaborating universities. The focus of this improvement isto incorporate developing topics in the field that are not currently integrated into the curriculum.New modules that utilize situative and active learning pedagogy have been developed. Therefore,the use of concept maps is being employed to enable students a way to provide a comprehensivepicture of how they visualize and draw connections in and across the concepts being learned. II. Methods In preparing for the incoming data that would be produced from the concept maps, the researchteam initially intended to rely on the
Paper ID #39584Board 357: Pilot Study of the Impacts of a Robotics Curriculum onStudent’s Subject-Related Identities and Understanding of EngineeringProf. Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign Dr. Holly Golecki (she/her) is a Teaching Assistant Professor in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an Associate in the John A Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University. She holds an appointment at the Carle-Illinois College of Medicine in the Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences. She is also a core faculty member at the Institute for
# 1914869) for an associated research study. She is, and has been, principal investigator (PI) or co-PI on multiple NSF grants related to computer science and STEM education. She integrates multidisci- plinary collaborative projects in her courses, to create immersive learning experiences that deeply engage students with a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds. Students in her research lab are researching and implementing machine learning and collective intelligence algorithms, that harness the cognitive abilities of large numbers of human users to solve complex problems.Prof. Kim E. Pearson, The College of New Jersey Kim Pearson is professor of journalism at The College of New Jersey who teaches a range of courses
Paper ID #38671Numerical Problem Solving across the Curriculum with Python and MAT-LABUsing Interactive Coding Templates: A Workshop for Chemical EngineeringFacultyAustin N. Johns, The State University of New York, Buffalo Austin N. Johns is an active-duty captain and developmental engineer in the United States Air Force. In 2017, he earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State University. In 2023, he earned a M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. His graduate research focused on developing computational educational resources for use in the chemical
Paper ID #37283Board 111: A Systematic Review of Instruments Used to Evaluate theEffectiveness of the Entering Mentoring CurriculumMs. Ha Pho, University of Massachusetts Lowell Ha Pho is the Program Director for the Public Health Informatics and Technology (PHIT) Workforce De- velopment program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell). In this role, she oversees a $3.2 million federal-funded program aimed at creating and training undergraduate and graduate students in PHIT. In research, Ha is an integral member of the team, responsible for designing and implementing AMPP, a mentorship training for faculty
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
increasingly acknowledging the importance of creativityin engineering design. All recognize that the shifting world presents challenges that requireinnovation, and as such, engineering education should concentrate on training engineers with thecapacity to innovate.The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and the National Research Council (NRC) Centerfor Education established principles in 2006 to guide pre-college engineering education,including emphasizing engineering design and promoting an engineering mindset thatencourages creativity [8]. However, integrating engineering concepts into pre-college curricularemains difficult, particularly in STEM classrooms. Despite engineering occupying a significantplace in STEM, it is often seen as separate from
necessitates taking the contextsof action into account in instructional design. From the perspective of assessment, “ethics inaction” is problematic for instructors who encounter students only in the classroom context. It isnonetheless quite useful because it provides an integrative, non-hierarchical framework thatallows us to think about engineering ethics education on a larger scale than we ordinarily do. Italso opens up the possibility of recognizing the structural factors that have made it difficult tointegrate ethics into the engineering curriculum on a systematic basis.Despite an abundance of resources available to support engineering ethics instruction, includingcases provided through the Online Ethics Center (OEC), “the engineering literature
: • Public policy in student outcome guidance- Engineering education guidance programs can more explicitly target the concept of “public policy” as a part of required learning outcomes. • Public policy in the undergraduate curriculum- An effort to formalize the amount of public policy knowledge gained in the undergraduate level, versus leaving it for the graduate level, could be clearer across institutions throughout the country. • Undergraduate program guidance- Program guidance on how to integrate public policy at all four undergraduate levels is needed (from introductory courses to upper level required design courses