, developing, integrating, and teaching STEM programs for K-12 students through university outreach.Dr. Michael A. de Miranda, Texas A&M University Professor, Reta Haynes Endowed Deanship, Dean School of Education and Human Development. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. USA ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Novel Curriculum for an Engineering Degree in STEM Education and Teacher PreparationAbstractWith the rapid development in science and technology and their impact on the global economy,there has been a pressing need for an evolution in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) education for K-12 students. STEM labs and activities
Paper ID #41055Implementing PackML in the Engineering and Technology CurriculumDr. Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest Dr. Maged B.Mikhail, Assistant Professor, Mechatronics Engineering Technology Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, August 2013. Dissertation title: aˆ CDevelopment of Integrated Decision Fusion Software System ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Implementing PackML in the Engineering and Technology CurriculumAbstractPackML (Packaging Machine Language) is an automation standard widely
engineering programs, it is transformed into an application-heavy curriculum in engineering technology degrees.However, this is not to suggest that there is a clear demarcation between engineering andengineering technology curricula in terms of their theory vs. application focus. Engineeringcurricula include several application-based elements in the form of laboratory courses, courseprojects, and capstones. Similarly, engineering technology curricula include several theory-basedcourses such as calculus and physics. The difference lies in the fact that engineering curriculagenerally tend to be more toward the engineering science side of the application vs. theoryspectrum, and engineering technology curricula tend to me more on the application end
laboratories into the course included additional preparatory lectures. An online surveyquestionnaire revealed a positive impact of CFD on students, with recommendations forcontinued integration. The study also demonstrated the effectiveness of CFD integration byproviding insights into the interface design, curriculum integration, and evaluation methods.An integrated curriculum was developed by Stern [12] by applying CFD and EFD. The objectiveof the integrated CFD labs was to incorporate an educational interface, while EFD labs focusedon modern facilities, measurement systems, and uncertainty analysis. The study highlightedhands-on experience and application of fluid dynamics principles, citing the efficacy ofinteractive tools in engineering education
. Monika Herrmann, University of Wisconsin, Stout About the Author Monika Herrmann is an assistant professor in the Engineering and Technology department at the University of Wisconsin Stout. She holds professional licenses in Architecture and Interior Architecture in Germany and the USA and is practicinDr. Ahmet Turkmen, Ahmet Turkmen, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Engineering and Technology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Dr. Turkmenˆa C™s fields of expertise include medical instrumentation, processing of physiological signals, and modeling of physi ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Electrical Engineering
heightened interest level during pre-enrollment advisement. Themicro-credential program described in this paper not only provides a detailed coursework setup inRF engineering technology but also integrates real-world experience through applied learning suchas internships, co-op programs, or senior capstone projects.Micro-Credential Program - OverviewAccording to the State University of New York (SUNY), a micro-credential is a valid learningexperience with learning outcomes, assessments, and examples of student work [2]. Theprogram with a micro-credential will not only attract a higher level of interest from the studentsbut also reward the students in the form of a competitive edge in the job market for completingthe curriculum. According to the
Paper ID #44028Considering Professional Diversity as a Factor in a Consensus Building Methodfor Expert Crowdsourcing of Curriculum TopicsMr. Brian Khoa Ngac, George Mason University Brian K. Ngac is an Instructional Faculty Member and Dean’s Teaching Fellow at George Mason University’s School of Business. Moreover, he is a PhD Candidate (ABD) at George Mason University’s College of Engineering & Computing. He holds 12 internationally recognized cyber security and management certifications including the C|CISO, CISSP, ISSMP, CISM, and PMP. His areas of expertise are in cyber security, digital engineering (RDT&E), and
based learningintegrating linear programming is a learning and a teaching method that guides students to learnand a guide to their learning process. LP is a mathematical optimization technique that followsthe concepts of these demands as compared to the traditional mathematical courses that onlyallows students the knowledge of concepts and theory without linking to real problems [12],[13]. Integrating LP and PBL is an approach that helps student with meeting these demands, [12]stated that linear programming courses can be taught by assigning the following procedures:gathering information, problem modeling, and result analysis and documentation. These methodscomprise four variables in each section that begins with understanding the problem in
with an Initiative to Adopt Computer Algebra System Calculators in an Engineering Technology Degree ProgramAny ETAC of ABET accredited engineering technology program must have a documentedprocess for continuous improvement, must show that this process is used, and must show resultsfrom that process. At the baccalaureate level, ETAC of ABET accreditation criteria require thatthe curriculum include the use of differential and integral calculus. This paper presents aninitiative in the author’s department to improve student performance in the use of differential andintegral calculus. This effort also demonstrated the department’s continuous improvementprocess in action.Students are expected to learn differentiation and
electrical power is critical. For an Instrumentation Control Systems EngineeringTechnology (ICET) Program at Louisiana Tech University, hands-on projects are consistentlythreaded throughout the curriculum resulting in graduates who can design, plan, research, evaluate,test and implement electrical and electromechanical systems that span multiple engineeringdisciplines.To push the curriculum and its graduates forward, ICET faculty members are empowered tocontinuously develop and improve activities and projects for core courses. In Spring of 2022, asystems-level project was integrated into the sophomore-level Applied Thermodynamics course.A thermoelectric cooling system (TeCS) was developed in-house to allow students to experienceand measure
requirement of an effective experiential learning experience oncampus, this was a valuable addition of this program.Other outcomes of the program that were not directly related to the experiential learning is anexpansion of sustainability-based curriculum. The creation of the courses, Renewable EnergySystem and Fundamentals of Sustainability led to the creation of a Minor in Sustainability. Thesecourses are open to all students at the University of Houston-Downtown, but the RenewableEnergy Systems has recently been added as a degree plan option in Engineering Technologydegrees. Creation of undergraduate curriculum triggered conversations about creating a graduatecertificate in sustainability.Program AssessmentAs part of the SUSTAIN program students
significant coordination from university,government, and industry partners. As a result, few educational institutions can afford to launchcomprehensive programs. In addition, there remains a lack of resources available to individualspossessing some existing STEM competencies to retool their skills to meet the current demandfor mechatronics specialists. Moreover, to better prepare future specialists in mechatronics,learners need hands-on experiential opportunities to understand the future outlook ofmechatronics and enhance retention in the field. Thus, there remains an urgent need for therelevant curriculum, software, and hardware developments and implementation at variouseducational levels to achieve these goals.Specific project objectives
ofperformance, so this study uses a self-efficacy questionnaire designed to understand what levelof self-efficacy students feel towards project management, including specific areas within projectmanagement such as leadership, time management, multitasking, overcoming obstacles, having abackup plan, researching past projects, testing systems, and data analysis. The questionnaire alsoaims to determine their experiences in their past coursework, registered student organizations,and work experience that have helped them gain an understanding of how the concepts of projectmanagement integrate to create a successful project. For first-year courses, the survey asks aboutexperiences in high school and prior to beginning college, while the fourth-year survey
to 4-yearinstitutions for an ET degree (upper two-year program) and provide guidelines for theengineering education research community toward future studies. The increasing trend ofstudents moving between institutions in pursuit of engineering education has led to a profoundneed for understanding the multi-dimensional challenges they grapple with. In the realm of ET,these challenges magnify, with transfer students navigating both academic intricacies (e.g.,curriculum misalignment) and socio-cultural dynamics (e.g., integration into new academiccommunities). Recognizing the challenges in ET education, this review sheds light, particularlyon literature that provides actionable insights for ET educators. It highlights strategies forcurriculum
differentproducts and services [26],[27]. This field has experienced exponential growth over the last twodecades, driven by events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and increased financial support.Several trends dominate the biotech industry today, each with exciting developments. Theproposed track and certification program offer courses related to both medical biotechnology andindustrial biotechnology. Curriculum design has been developed by faculty with extensivebackground in this area. Courses include Introduction to Biotechnology, Genetics and GeneticsLaboratory, Molecular Biology and Lab, Industrial Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, and SystemBiology and Biotechnology.IV.3.3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Track :The Artificial Intelligence track integrates
and unweighted GPAs,although the differences in all cases were not significant.Given the math-intensive curriculum of our engineering technology programs, we elected toexamine the Math SAT scores. Here our first-generation students earned an average score of 565on the Math portion of the SAT compared to the score of 580 earned on average by continuing-generation peers. In this case, the lower performance of first-generation engineering technologystudents was statistically significant.What this communicated to us is that our first-generation students enter UNC Charlotte havingearned stronger GPAs while in high school than their counterparts who were not the first in theirfamilies to attend college. While the standardized test scores were lower
, interpretation, writing/presentation skills were also assessed.This senior level course was offered once in any given academic year. Two cohorts over twoacademic years consisting a total of 58 students were examined. As survey was conducted at theend of each semester to record the growth in student’s perspective. 72% responded to the surveyand the results are presented subsequently in this paper. This study is predominantly based on theself-assessment of the students on the learning objectives.MethodologyThe improvements to the existing course emphasized on the new data analysis techniques, thepractical approaches to problem-solving, and the usage of computer programs to study andimprove current manufacturing process. These implemented changes offer an
plan involving faculty and staff from all regionalcampuses and establish a strong assessment culture. The curriculum was developed rigorouslybased on the needs of the industry to build the manufacturing workforce. An effective ABETassessment process will help build a curriculum that meets the standards necessary to preparegraduates to enter industrial manufacturing fields in the global workforce. A curriculumdevelopment and assessment committee (CDAC) was formed in the first year the program waslaunched. The assessment plan includes direct and indirect assessment measures for studentoutcome attainments. It targets not only program-level outcome attainment but also course-leveloutcomes. Continuous improvement involves evaluation of the
offer an interaction aspect yet shows effectivenessin visualizing complex fluid power systems. In their later work on fluid power education, Azzamet al. [8] focused on integrating VR into the laboratory work of engineering technology courses toteach students about hydraulic gripper components and assembly in a construction environment. Figure 3. The hydraulic grippers in the developed VR construction-like user interface [8]Furthermore, students shall develop solid foundations in electronics, instrumentation, dataacquisition, and programming of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, as they constitute value-addedskills for fluid power professionals [3]. Nevertheless, previous fluid power laboratory practiceswere insufficient in tackling the
Microcontroller Curricula Developments and Assessments.” In Proceedings of 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 24 - 27.12. Morgan J., and J. Porter. 2015. “Modular Integrated Stackable Layer (MISL): An Academic– Public Sector Partnership for Rapid Prototyping and Development” In Proceedings of 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, Washington, June 14-17.13. Barrett, S., C. Hager, M. Yurkoski, R. Lewis, M. Jespersen, and Z. Ruble. 2008. Undergraduate Engineers For Curriculum and Laboratory Equipment Development: A Freescale S12 Microcontroller Laboratory Trainer. In Proceedings of 2008 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 22-25.Biographical
researchexperiments on various metals with the ability to run cycles with or without lubricants.What is a tribometer?Tribometers, also known as devices, that measure friction and wear, are mostly used in industryfor investigations and research on materials (base or working material and fluids or lubricants aswell). Experimentation with various metals could be tested under controlled conditions includingthe ability to apply lubrication or non-lubricative additives. Consistent contact between surfacescauses friction and wear resulting in the loss of structural integrity of the material over time.Therefore, lubrication and design play an intricate role in improving the life of metals operatingunder various load conditions.In this experiment, a Block-On-Ring
the final cost and the $200 allowance was covered byvarious donations either in kind or monetary.ConclusionsBoth projects will be integrated into the curriculum for the Applied Fluid Mechanics coursecommencing in the fall semester of 2024. A subsequent paper will analyze the influence of theseinternally developed laboratory tools on the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)curriculum, along with the evaluations linked to each upcoming laboratory experiment.In conclusion, the development and integration of in-house laboratory demonstration units haveproven to be essential in enhancing our engineering technology students' content knowledge,fostering curiosity, creativity, promoting effective teamwork and collaboration while creatingvalue for
understanding of complex concepts [14, 15].It enhances their cognitive abilities and equips them with valuable skills for navigating theuncertainties of the real world. In essence, by leveraging an awareness of students' beliefs,faculty can create an environment that not only imparts knowledge but also cultivates theessential skill of critical thinking, empowering students to approach learning with a discerningand analytical mindset.Adapting Curriculum. Faculty's awareness of students' prior knowledge and beliefs is pivotal intailoring curriculum and course materials to enhance the overall learning experience. Byunderstanding the diverse backgrounds and perspectives students bring to the classroom,educators can make informed adjustments to the
be prepared and analyzed with precision measurement toolsto evaluate the dimensional inaccuracy. Offset parameters and/or dimensional compensations willbe estimated based on the analysis of the results. These parameters are expected to guide users toscale or modify their model before printing to ensure they reach the desired accuracy in the printedproduct. The project is part of an initiative to supplement the knowledge and skills for engineeringstudent through space grant and senior design class.Keywords: NASA space grants, curriculum supplement, engineering technology2. Introduction2.1. ScopeAs a form of curriculum supplement, this project is meant to involve some engineering technologystudents in hands-on experience, industrial codes and
students and AI and teaches them with adiverse skill set, enabling the customization and development of new products for variousindustries. By incorporating this open-ended problem-solving approach into the curriculum,educational programs, especially those in robotic engineering technology, can significantlyenhance student learning outcomes. Conceptual telerobotic system for remote maintenance of transmission lines Output: Display monitor with speakers Target images Audio signals Drone with an Target Location: integrated robot
comprehensive view of how these courses integrate sustainable design,systems thinking, and creativity to meet the objectives of senior design capstone project courses.The detailed curriculum and activities outlined for both courses underscore a pedagogicalapproach that prepares students for the multifaceted challenges they will face in their capstoneprojects. Here’s an integration of the revised information with the objectives of senior designcapstone project courses:Objective Alignment with Senior Design sequence1. Identify the Sources of an Engineering or Technical Problem • MET 300: Through system mapping and identification of potential problems, students learn to pinpoint problem sources, a skill critical for capstone projects. • MET
fourteenstudents enrolled in an upper-level undergraduate course (Introduction to Industrial Controls)offered to both Electrical (as ECET 30201) and Mechanical Engineering Technology (as MET28400) students at a large research-focused university in the Midwestern United States. In the 14respondents to the project reflection, eight accessed the course from within the United States andeight were located internationally. The nature-inspired podcast creation curriculum was implemented over an 8-weeksemester in the form of six steps that occurred concurrently with the regularly scheduled weeklytopic lectures and laboratory activities for the course. In general, the project flow guided studentsthrough researching their topic from multiple perspectives
accreditation or reaccreditation visits hinge on the significance ofpresenting the necessary materials and corresponding data to support the Self-Study conciselyand clearly. PEVs will assess materials that adequately showcase the program's adherence torelevant criteria and policies. A significant portion of this information should be integrated intothe Self-Study Report. Supplementary evidence of program compliance may be shared withreviewers before and during their visit through an online storage platform [5].ABET’s glossary defines display materials as “textbooks, course syllabi; sample student workincluding assignment and exams, ranging in quality from excellent, average and poor, andassessment materials [6].” While the overall glossary term is
thenpresented their ongoing effort to provide I4.0-related activities to high school students.The authors discussed the successes and challenges in developing the activities. Theauthors provided a description of the future development of the project.Literature ReviewCurrent Pre-K students is an integral part of the society, who will be entering theworkforce in the next two decades must be ready for the challenges of I4.0. Theeducation needs to be transformed to facilitate student adaptation to I4.0 [1, 2]. Thecompetitive environment of the current world economy and specifically the economicaladvances of the Global South. require a mutual effort from the country’s educators,education researchers, and policymakers to bring I4.0 transformation to
for a new term before the term is introduced. This waythe terms would have an operational meaning, and would be better integrated with the student’snatural vocabulary.Dukhan [15] attempted to systematically describe and categorize learning difficulties experiencedby engineering students taking a first course in thermodynamics. Two major root causes for theseissues were identified: conceptual difficulties and the inability of students to recall and integraterelevant knowledge to solve thermodynamic problems. The literature and the related statisticspointed to the continued poor learning/performance of engineering students in thermodynamics.The author suggests that the summarized solutions [15], have either not worked, or have workedonly