public research university developed and piloted a suite of micro-learning informationliteracy modules with micro-credentialing for undergraduate students. The topics covered in themodules include (1) effective information-gathering strategies, (2) competitive analysis, (3)patent information, (4) industry standards, and (5) informed communication. The foundationalmodules, created with stakeholder feedback from industry professionals, entrepreneurs,instructors, and students, are designed for instructors to use in their classes without directlibrarian intervention. The micro-credentialing component allows students to share the digitalbadges they earn with potential employers via LinkedIn and other platforms. The modules andcontent are designed to
studiesdemonstrating the consequences of technology that did not consider social contexts during theirdesign and implementation (Wood & Mattson, 2016).Social Engagement Toolkit (SET)The Center for Socially Engaged Engineering and Design (C-SED) promotes a “humanity-centered” approach that aims to prepare engineers to “consider broad contexts through an equity-centered lens that impact the practice of engineering, including social, cultural, political,economic, and environmental factors that can completely change the design of solutions.” C-SED developed the SET as a means of supporting educators in helping students develop theskills and knowledge necessary to account for social and contextual dimensions of engineeringwork. The SET includes instructional
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the institution, allowing for athorough understanding of their existing academic offerings. Our Graduate Research Assistantcollaborates with the various academic representatives to design a program that integrates theirinstitution’s offerings into the statewide ecosystem.As part of this collaborative effort, a preliminary course equivalency assessment is conducted.This involves an examination and comparison of the courses already established at theinstitutions. This initial evaluation allows us to identify potential areas of alignment and establishthe groundwork for the integration of those courses into the program.Through these engagements, we not only provide valuable insights into the benefits of optinginto the program but also actively
principles within select courses across the Grainger College of Engineering.Mr. Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign I am currently the Associate Director of Assessment and Research team at the Siebel Center for Design (SCD) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I work with a group of wonderful and talented people at SCD’s Assessment and Research Laboratory to conduct research that informs and evaluates our practice of teaching and learning human-centered design in formal and informal learning environments. My Research focuses on studying students’ collaborative problem solving processes and the role of the teacher in facilitating these processes in STEM classrooms.Prof. Timothy Bretl
increasing efforts thatsupport the recruitment and success of students in STEM [2-9]. Furthermore, many universitieshave implemented a variety of programs that employ high impact retention approaches,including advising, mentoring, active learning, student engagement, and other support services.[10-14]. While there are many causes that result in low graduation rates, it is more likely thatrates could be improved if students are well-prepared for college and have clear future careergoals. Studies have shown, for example, that K-12 students who participate in STEM programsincrease their chances to succeed in STEM disciplines once they are in college. Such programsprovide participants with important knowledge and skills and help them gain a
, the recent pandemic has resultedin extensive alterations in how instruction is being delivered to students and the comprehensiveutilization of new virtual technologies. However, the impact on student learning and the potentialimpact on student's career trajectories in emerging fields are unknown. At the same time, thedemand for graduates with solid engineering backgrounds has continued to grow tremendously,including among the tech giants as well as the small start-up companies. These trends requireuniversities to accelerate their efforts to enhance their STEM programs so that they meet thenation's expanding infrastructure and security needs. A second equally critical and relatedchallenge is to increase the number of graduates from among the
Paper ID #41855Strategies for Improving Retention in a New Undergraduate EngineeringProgramDr. Jeffrey N. Phillips, Hanover College Launched Hanover College’s Engineering program in 2018 after working for more than 30 years in R&D organizations in the energy industry. Currently teach Mechanical Engineering and design-related classes at Hanover.Ms. Kathryn A. Lowe Schneider, Hanover College Kathryn Lowe Schneider, Associate Provost for Student Outcomes. Areas of research interests: identifying paths of college persistence for first-generation limited income students. Current work: piloting a cohort building
fluids classes and advises capstone design projects. She employs active learning and project-based learning in her curriculum, using varied approaches for different levels, and correlating course design and teaching techniques to learning outcomes. Dr. Levey was awarded Best Professional Paper at the ASEE NE conference in 2020 for collaborative research related to identifying and addressing gaps in Math skills needed for courses at the sophomore level. She draws from her cross-functional team experience as a Metallurgical Engineer in applied research and development prior to moving into academia.Prof. Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Sabuncu holds a Ph. D. in Aerospace Engineering from Old
Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Connecting Machine Design Concepts via an Undergraduate Forensic Engineering ActivityAbstractA typical Machine Design course covers a myriad of mechanical elements, each with a broad setof concepts, analytical methods, and best practices—which only become more complex whenassembled into an operational mechanical system. Often, the class becomes compartmentalizedto focus on one mechanical element at a time. While initially effective, allowing students totarget their efforts and study habits, it can be detrimental if no strong connections are builtbetween the different learning modules at the end of the class.This paper presents a case-study of a unique and highly engaging
andpromising trends in education is the “edutainment” concept, which combineseducational content with entertaining activities so, the participants learn while havingfun.The program proved its flexibility as it was adapted to various locations, number ofparticipants, and time intervals. The paper will present the continuation of the program,the new results, and the plans for future expansion of the program to reach a broaderrange of participants.IntroductionExtensive evidence supports the effectiveness of instructing engineering students inspatial visualization skills, leading to improved outcomes. Research, spanning from theearly 1990s onwards, has consistently shown that practicing and training in spatialvisualization enhances performance in
Paper ID #43329Women’s Engineering Career Stories: Looking for a Pathway BackDr. Christina A. Pantoja, Campbell University Christina Pantoja is a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Engineering at Campbell University. Her research interests include career choices, pathways, and retention of women and underrepresented minorities in engineering. Her other interests include the topics of mentoring, job-crafting, and self-care. She earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, a M.S. in Education from Indiana University, and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. She has four years of
currently working on Terahertz generation using Lithium Niobate crystals. He has published over twenty peer-reviewed journal articles, and two book chapters. Dr. Ummy has presented his research to several international conferences. In addition, he has three U.S. Patents. He is a Co-PI been sponsored by DOE, NSF and CUNY Strategic Investment Initiative (SII). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Exploring Engineering Technology: A Multi-Disciplinary, Project-Based Introductionto Engineering TechnologyAbstractThis Complete Evidence-Based Practice paper presents 'Exploring Engineering Technology,' amulti-disciplinary, project-based course designed to introduce new and prospective engineeringstudents
Institute for Systems Research. Prof. Sochol directs the Bioinspired Advanced Manufacturing (BAM) Laboratory, which pioneers micro/nanoscale additive manufacturing or “3D Printing” approaches to solve mechanically and physically complex challenges, with an emphasis on biomedical applications. Prof. Sochol has developed and teaches two courses: (i) a dual undergraduate-graduate-level “Additive Manufacturing” course, and (ii) an undergraduate-level course, entitled “The Legend of Zelda: A Link to Machine Design”. Prof. Sochol received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University in 2006, and both his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2009 and
requiredto assess the nature and scope of impact of active learning on the learning successes of studentsin engineering and science courses. ABET's Criterion 3, Outcome 6, emphasizes thedevelopment of critical thinking skills in graduates. This outcome requires them to design andconduct experiments, analyze and interpret data, and apply engineering judgment to reach well-supported conclusions. While many engineering students demonstrate strong understanding ofengineering systems and the ability to approach problem-solving however most of them fail toharness their ideas into a functional (practical) design. For this reason lab or project activities areoften attached or integrated into engineering courses. Classroom lectures tend to focus more onthe
Best Paper award, Educational Research and Methods Division (ASEE, 2014). He was awarded an IEEE-USA Professional Achievement Award (2013) for designing the B.S. degree in Engineering Education. He is a co-PI on the ”Engineering for Us All” (e4usa) project to develop a high school engineering course ”for all”. He is active in engineering within K-12, (Technology Student Association Board of Directors) and has written multiple texts in Engineering, Mathematics and Digital Electronics. He earned a PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University, is a Senior Member of IEEE, on the Board of Governors of the IEEE Education Society, and a Member of Tau Beta Pi.Muhammad Dawood, New Mexico State University Dr. Muhammad
aircraft applications. Students’ preconceptionand confidence in these design tools was assessed to understand the impact of implementingproject-supporting modules conducive to future projects in academia and industry.Project OverviewAs highlighted by ABET, senior culminating projects are expected to have high levels of criticalthinking, research skills, inductive and deductive reasoning to design, validate, and present theirfindings. All of which are critical skills in engineering [6], [9]. However, with limitedprerequisite practice in their courses, students have not developed the skills necessary tosuccessfully produce and optimize an aircraft prototype given a mission profile. MATLAB® andSOLIDWORKS® will be highlighted as the main computer
faculty-student interactions. For example, the structure of the syllabus can ensure that all students aresupported in their learning; and, including a statement about diversity and inclusion within thesyllabus helps set a foundation for the classroom [9]. Resources on best practices for inclusivepedagogy in higher education have been compiled [10]. However, in the engineeringenvironment the promotion of “objectivity” has been used to dismiss the relevance of inclusiondiscussions in the classroom [11].To approach inclusion within an engineering design class, human centered design was chosen asit focuses on the lived experiences of users and stakeholders, including those from historicallyexcluded groups. Human centered design focuses on an
Paper ID #42624Oral Examinations in Environmental Engineering Design CoursesProf. James N. Jensen, University at Buffalo James N. Jensen is professor and chair of the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. Dr. Jensen received a BS degree in environmental engineering from Caltech in 1980 and MSPH and PhD degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1983 and 1988, respectively. His research and teaching interests are in assessment, problem-based learning, and drinking water treatment in low-resource environments. He has received numerous teaching and research awards, including the
College Students’ Mental Health in the United States: Interview Survey Study,” Journal of Medical Internet Research, September 2020.[8] McKinsey & Co. Report, “Women in the Workplace,” 2021.[9] R. Finfrock and N. Klingbeil, “Examining the Impacts of the Wright State Model for Engineering Mathematics Education through Curricular Analytics,” ASEE Annual Conference and Exhibition, June 2023.[10] K. Watson, S. Sorby, E. Cady, and J. El-Sayed, “Engineering the Inclusive Mindset for the Future: A Blueprint for Systemic Change in Engineering Education,” National Science Foundation Award #2212721, nsf.gov., 2022. [Accessed February 6, 2024].[11] The Gallup-Purdue Index Report, 2014.[12] P. Kelly and B. Makh, “Course Design Institute
of a final project in which they worked in groups to design a materials-enabledsolution for a problem they identified on campus. We administered a survey to gauge the sourcesof knowledge students pulled from during the scope of this project (Part I), as well as the impactof the course and project on three different constructs (Part II). Analysis of Part I of the surveysuggested that most students reported relying on knowledge they gained from the course or fromtheir own research for the project to at least a moderate extent. In comparison, just under half feltsimilarly regarding their reliance on their own prior knowledge. In Part II of the survey, wefound that the project and course appeared to positively impact students’ sense of belonging
. Anexample of this can be seen with Zhang et al.’s [5] work looking at implementing large languagemodels into their curricula at MIT. Other researchers are successfully sharing their experienceswith this type of implementation of GenAI as well as impacts on higher education at variousinstitutions [6]. When integrated with AEI, these materials can be designed to not only educatebut also to emotionally engage students, fostering a deeper connection to the subject matter andenhancing overall learning outcomes. Texas A&M University (TAMU) has made MicrosoftCopilot, a GPT 4.0 powered chatbot available for use for both students and faculty. Additionallythey have provided guidance as to what appropriate usage should look like both for faculty
director, or they may have been the product of such a program. In neither case,however, is it possible for new directors to understand and learn every aspect of planning andstrategy. Even if the previous director desires to impart all that they know, it is possible that thereis knowledge or meta-knowledge that they, themselves, are unaware they possess.Another challenge is the lack of widespread understanding of the state of the art in diversity,equity, inclusion, and belonging from a practitioner standpoint. The community exists in a stateof functional dichotomy between those designated as researchers and practitioners. In addition,there are many members of the academic community who are not aware of either the currentstate of practice OR
develop the EOP initiative began with a qualitative study to understand the barriersand opportunities for integrating environmental responsibility (ER) in higher education. At thattime, The Lemelson Foundation was strategically focused on ER and “inventing green” vs.EOP’s now broader scope of sustainability and related professional skills across all engineeringeducation. In 2017, The Lemelson Foundation commissioned a study through asustainability-focused consultancy, Alula Consulting [12], where two experts in sustainability,sustainable design, and engineering education were hired to conduct, analyze, and report thefollowing specific objectives: ● Identify best practices. ● Determine best ways to introduce and maximize ER integration in
) tools come online, technical writing instruction is poised tocreate new applied projects, teaching students to use ML constructively, objectively evaluate MLoutput, and refine final products faster. STEM researchers are already publishing their use ofChat GPT-adjacent language tools in high impact scientific outlets like Nature. Engineeringstudents need exposure and to develop competency in using these tools. ML can supporttechnical writing by proofreading content; suggesting novel syntactic structures; producingusable content faster; and upskilling writers in the process. This paper presents the use of fourML tools, applied in service to a series of technical writing and communication projectsappropriate for sophomore-junior level students
bioprocessing for conversion of waste into products of value. Adhikari devotes his efforts to teaching and research in the area of bioenergy and bioproducts and circular economy. He teaches Heat and Mass Transfer, Renewable Energy and Biomass and Biofuels courses for both undergraduate and graduate students.Fredricka Saunders, North Dakota State University Fredricka Saunders, M.Ed., is a doctoral candidate at North Dakota State University, specializing in institutional effectiveness in higher education. Her research focuses on underrepresented groups’ experiences, supported by qualitative methods. She’s also managing editor of the Journal of Women and Gender in Higher Education and a research assistant
, like civil engineering, are undergoing atremendous transformation with the emergence of newer technological solutions. The majority ofthese solutions require operational convergence, placing a heavy demand on the academiclearning process to ensure that graduates possess the skill transferability required at theworkplace. This study examines the transferability of design skills in undergraduate civilengineering students through a longitudinal study conducted at the Kerala TechnologicalUniversity. In particular, the study analyzes the impact of freshmen Design and Engineeringcourse on the transferability skills demonstrated by the same group of students in a senior-yearGroup Project course in the civil engineering program. The findings show that
Paper ID #43351A Novel Laboratory-Scale Pilot Plant StudyDr. Robert P. Hesketh, Rowan University Robert Hesketh is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He received his B.S. in 1982 from the University of Illinois and his Ph.D. from the University of Delaware in 1987. After his Ph.D. he conducted research at the University of Cambridge. Dr. Hesketh has demonstrated an enthusiasm for engineering education and has contributed to the improvement of engineering education in many ways. Robert is a highly motivated professor in both undergraduate and graduate education and has received 12 education and 2
Paper ID #44557Evolving Engineering Education: A Strategy to Improve Student PerformanceDr. Craig M. Harvey P.E., Georgia Southern University Dr. Harvey, P.E. is the Dean of Engineering and and Computing for the Paulson College of Engineering and Computing. Previous to this he was the Associate Dean of Engineering and Professor of Industrial Engineering at Louisiana State University (LSU). Dr. Harvey teaches and conducts research in the area of industrial and human factors engineering. He research has ranged from investigations into engineering design process, medical product usability, health care productivity
Theme Responses Examples Course materials 17 case studies, syllabus Training and best practices, input from professionals, experience 7 field experience Resources 4 financial (for projects), software Projects 4 identifying partners/locationsThe discussion on barriers uncovered several themes, as well as strategies to overcome thebarriers. The companion poll to this discussion is found in Table 11. Foremost among the barrierswere curricular constraints. Many participants felt that their curriculum does not allow much, orany, flexibility where a course on EA could be