graded exam, the students were given a laboratory assignment inwhich they interacted with ChatGPT-3.5 to obtain feedback on their MATLAB exam. Qualitativedata on the students’ experiences with the use of ChatGPT as a tool in studying were collectedand analyzed. The results revealed that while students found the capabilities of ChatGPTintriguing, they remained skeptical in the output and reasoning given in regard to their MATLABassignment.1 IntroductionIn November of 2022, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT, a natural language processing model, to theworld. Two months later, it gained 100 million users, making it the fastest growing consumer appin history [1]. The name stems from the model’s dependence on the Generative Pre-trainedTransformer (GPT
consists of various constructs, this paper only reports peer learning and collaborationitems.Module DesignFigure 2 shows the well-developed modulus structure and how the Experimental CentricPedagogy was deployed. This has been given a detailed explanation by Fibrined et al [19].Figure 2: ECP Instructional module design [19].CEGR 338 introduces students to the planning and design of elements of water treatment plantsand elements of wastewater treatment plants, and the design of sewers and water distributionsystem hydraulics. The ECP laboratory experiment applies the knowledge of general chemistryto sanitary chemical analyses, which include pH measurements and total dissolved solids.Hands-on Activity during Module ImplementationThe pH
science.Stacie Pisano, University of Virginia After receiving a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, Stacie Pisano worked as an Electrical Engineer and Technical Manager at AT&T and Lucent Technologies Bell Laboratories for 16 years, designing and developing telecommunications equipment. She has been teaching at University of Virginia since 2002, and is currently the Director of the Center for Applied Math.Jennifer Felder Marley, University of Virginia Jennifer Marley is an Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Virginia. She received the B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical
approach in an undergraduate engineering mechanics course," in 2021 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2021: IEEE, pp. 1-5.[6] P. Buckley and E. Fahrenkrug, "The Flint, Michigan water crisis as a case study to introduce concepts of equity and power into an analytical chemistry curriculum," Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 97, no. 5, pp. 1327-1335, 2020.[7] G. A. Lasker, K. E. Mellor, M. L. Mullins, S. M. Nesmith, and N. J. Simcox, "Social and environmental justice in the chemistry classroom," Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 94, no. 8, pp. 983-987, 2017.[8] A. Miller and A. Gift, "Community awareness and service learning in Analytical Chemistry laboratories," Journal of Chemical
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
practical laboratory experiences withinengineering courses. Additionally, 72.5% of students believed that learning about the stories ofhistorical figures strongly or somewhat enhanced their interest in studying engineering principles(Q6). These findings underscore the potential benefits of integrating historical content intoengineering curricula to enrich students' learning experiences and foster greater engagement withthe subject matter.When students were asked about their exposure to engineering case studies (Q7), 56.4%indicated that they have encountered such studies. Among these students, 69.1% felt that the casestudies significantly or somewhat improved their understanding of the real-world applications ofengineering principles (Q8
inboth directions. Multiple speeds can be set up using the variable frequency drive (VFD)placed on the control panel [13]. Table 1 lists the conveyor’s and its parts’ specs in detail. Figure 2. human operator controlling the inspection cell Table 1. Detailed Specifications of the ConveyorPart Presence SensorsMost automation systems have sensors that detect items and provide feedback to thesystem’s controller. A through-beam photoelectric sensor [14] has been mounted on theconveyor. It is made up of an emitter (which emits infrared light) and a receiver. When thetransmitted beam is impeded and thus not collected at the receiver’s end, the sensoridentifies an object. In one of the laboratory
RicoMayaguez, University of Tennessee, University of Wisconsin); research facilities (NCSA, NCAR,Jackson Laboratory); and as part of outreach activities like the Mississippi Coding Academy. TheCyberAmbassadors materials were also adopted as the core curriculum of the professional developmentprogram of Tau Beta Pi (TBP), the Engineering Honor Society. This partnership with TBP was part of thesustainability plan for the CyberAmbassadors pilot; as a non-profit TBP is committed to hosting the open-source CyberAmbassadors curriculum materials and ensuring that they will continue to be freely availableto interested facilitators and participants.Although the pilot project wrapped up in summer 2023, the CyberAmbassadors curriculum continues tobe used
[15] N. van Hattum-Janssen, A. C. Alves, S. R. G. Fernandes, N. van Hattum-Janssen, A. C. Alves, and S. R. G. Fernandes, “Team Teaching in PBL: A Literature Review in Engineering Education,” https://services.igi-global.com/resolvedoi/resolve.aspx?doi=10.4018/978-1- 7998-8816-1.ch012. Accessed: Feb. 01, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.igi- global.com/gateway/chapter/www.igi-global.com/gateway/chapter/293568[16] B. A. Fisher and R. F. Frey, “8: Adapting a Laboratory Research Group Model to Foster the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning,” To Improve the Academy, vol. 30, no. 1, pp. 99– 111, 2011, doi: 10.1002/j.2334-4822.2011.tb00651.x.[17] M. R. Broberg, S. Khalifah, A. Gupta, and A. J. Nafakh, “An Evaluation of a
measure in this study.Table 6. The number of the participants’ responses based on the type of courses they teach % of I am not # of participants Course Type No Yes Maybe sure participants First-year engineering 30 course 8 12 20 Capstone 37 course 14 11 25 Laboratory 34
do not explicitly includestandards for measurement processes within data collection. Moreover, “measurement is oftenconceived as a mundane activity, and in school it typically arrives pre-formed” [3, p. 723],reducing opportunities for students to confront real situations involving measurement processes.Particularly, first-year engineering students face limited opportunities to encounter real-worldsituations because they are often perceived to have limited experience with the nature ofengineering work [4]. The way in which STEM fields are taught is relevant and they must go“beyond traditional lecture and laboratory instruction, by incorporating rich integrated STEMlearning opportunities” [5, p. 10]. Therefore, it is imperative to explore how
quantum algorithms and explorequantum computing principles using a hands on approach in an easy to implement and useframework.2. IBM Quantum Composer and Simulator:We used the IBM Quantum Composer as a graphical tool for building and visualizing quantumcircuits, and the IBM Quantum Simulator as a platform for simulating quantum circuits on aclassical computer. Students learned how these tools were integrated into laboratory exercisesand how they are used in projects. This enables students to visually construct quantum circuitsand simulate their behavior, thereby solidifying their understanding of quantum mechanics.Image 1 below shows the IBM Qiskit Composer and Simulator. The Q-sphere (bottom right),shows the 3D state of the qubit(s) and how it
the mechanics concepts. Another set of feedback was provided to students aftersubmitting the final project. In Spring 2023, one of the instructors (a tenure-track facultymember) offered a new research track that enabled students to visit the structural laboratory totest and analyze samples of materials under different loadings. Approximately 8.5% of studentsparticipated in the research track. Figure 2 shows a sample of projects from creative, analytical,and research tracks. (a) (b) (c) Figure 2. Students’ strength-based projects in a) Creative track, wooden built-up beam, b)Analytical track, modeling the ear pursing as discontinuous plate under axial loading c) Research
University Dr. Carroll is an Associate Professor and the Civil Engineering Program Coordinator in Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology at Saint Louis University. His experimental research interests focus on reinforced and prestressed concrete, while his educational research interests focus primarily on the use of experiential learning techniques.Dr. Michael A. Swartwout, Saint Louis University Dr. Swartwout is director of the Space Systems Research Laboratory. His research and teaching interests focus on systems engineering, design and CubeSat mission assurance.Dr. Kyle Mitchell, Saint Louis UniversityRaymond LeBeau, Saint Louis UniversityDr. Gary Bledsoe, Saint Louis UniversitySusheel Singh, Saint
end of the activity,all groups came up with creative new opportunities for uses of a fire piston and the ideal gas law,including implementation into wood furnaces, access for those with disabilities to start fires, anduse in situations where matches might not be convenient.Additionally, after implementation, the module was refined further to minimize class timeimplementation and to create new activities that further enhance engagement. One such idea isto purchase these relatively inexpensive contraptions to create a small ember from classroommaterials in a laboratory setting, providing students with hands-on experience associated with theideal gas law.Further development of ideas and modules continue as of the writing of this paper. While a
and Design Software,” Proceedings of ASHRAE Winter Conference, January 29–February 2, 2022, (LV-22-C014).[14] Jadun, Paige, Colin McMillan, Daniel Steinberg, Matteo Muratori, Laura Vimmerstedt, and Trieu Mai, “Electrification Futures Study: End-Use Electric Technology Cost and Performance Projection through 2050,” Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-70485, 2017. https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70485.pdf.[15] Daniel Steinberg, Dave Bielen, Josh Eichman, Kelly Eurek, Jeff Logan, Trieu Mai, Colin McMillan, Andrew Parker, Laura Vimmerstedt, and Eric Wilson, “Electrification & Decarbonization: Exploring U.S. Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Scenarios with Widespread
Scholarship (CES) or Community Engaged Research (CER). Ultimately, high qualityCE can span all of the traditional faculty activities of teaching, research, and service. While thisis a win-win in terms of beneficial impacts, it can also pose challenges in the faculty promotionand tenure process where academia traditionally compartmentalizes these activities and research-intensive institutions place outsized weight on the importance of research. In STEM fields,fundamental research (including laboratory experiments and numerical modeling) is oftenviewed as more scholarly than applied research. CES/CER is at risk of being devalued undertraditional academic standards [5-6] given its dual purpose of real-world benefits forcommunities.CES is increasingly
national and international projects, in mathematics, engineering, and science education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Improving an online and self-instruction course: Students expectancy and self-regulationAbstract“Advance Education,” a continuing studies program at a private university in Chile, caters toworking adults aiming to complete or commence an undergraduate degree. This paper presents adetailed examination of an online physics laboratory course within this program, focusing onenhancing course adaptations, evaluating changes in student perceptions and expectations, andassessing students' self-regulatory abilities in the online learning context. Utilizing a pre-postsurvey design, the
method of group lab report writing proposed in this study blends individualaccountability with group ownership and collaboration. The I-in-Team submission method seeks tocreate a balance of individual work and teamwork.Methodology The test group for this study included 35 students enrolled in the ABET accredited junior-level Unit Operations Laboratory chemical engineering class at a public state university] Thesestudents were divided into 11 lab groups. The class was held in-person three sessions a week witha mix of both online submissions using Canvas and in-class physical submissions for assignments. The summarized grade distributions for assignments from the course applicable to thisstudy are provided below in Table 1. The final
Orientation-Epistemological Openness, Reflective Value Awareness, Commitment to cognitive, engineering education: a mixed methods study Values Pluralism affective of an animal tissue harvesting laboratory [33] Being- Dignity, Worth of People, & Natural Environment Empathy, Persuasiveness and Knowledge Skill- Perspective Taking, Affective Sharing, Self & Other Awareness, Mode Switching promote innovative engineering and behavioral Orientation-Reflective Value Awareness entrepreneurial skills [34] Being- Holistic Service to
issuepercolates to more advanced upper-level courses where numerical techniques are inherentlyrequired to adequately describe various physical phenomena or in laboratories where datacollection hardware interfacing is paramount. In an attempt to mitigate the difficulties of learning programming logic and thereforeincreasing content interest and ultimately course performance, MATLAB Grader was employedin two different instances of the course. The first was during the Winter 2021-22 term where thebulk of the homework consisted of MATLAB Grader problems (about four to six problems perweek), but other homework problems were also assigned requiring in-person check-ins (one ortwo per week). The MATLAB Grader problems were used to build the conceptual
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and conference proceedings. Also, she is part of Dr. Siyuan Song’s research lab, the Safety Automation and Visualization Environment (SAVE) Laboratory, which integrates technologies and education themes to improve building performance and safety engineering.Dr. Siyuan Song, The University of Alabama Dr. Siyuan Song is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental engineering at the University of Alabama. Her research interests include Occupational Safety and Health, Training and Workforce Development, Engineering Education, Building Information Modeling, Machine Learning and AI in Construction, and Construction Progress Monitoring and Simulation
, PLDI ’14, page 259–269, New York, NY, USA, 2014. Association for Computing Machinery.[32] Ajin Abraham and Magaofei and Matan Dobrushin and Vincent Nadal . Mobile Security Framework (MobSF). https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF, Accessed: February 8, 2023.[33] Google LLC. VirusTotal. https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload, Accessed: February 8, 2023.[34] Wikipedia. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, Accessed: February 8, 2023. URL http://en.wikipedia. org.[35] Wenliang Du and Ronghua Wang. SEED: A suite of instructional laboratories for computer security education. J. Educ. Resour. Comput., 8(1), 2008. ISSN 1531-4278.[36] Slack. https://slack.com/, Accessed: February 8, 2023.[37] Zoom Video
industry respondents rating load pathunderstanding as very important for graduates. Incorporating such qualitative, conceptual aspectsof analysis could better align curricula with practitioner needs.Lastly, though not quantified here, it was observed that a substantial number of courses includelab components. Well-structured laboratory experiences present impactful opportunities totangibly explore structural concepts like load paths and redundancy hands-on before or intandem with computer analysis. This integration of physical and virtual experiences, informed bypractitioners' needs, seems a promising direction for nurturing students’ structural intuition.Results and Discussion - ChatGPT AnalysisOnce the hand analysis was complete, we attempted to
teachers in Florida and providing professional development. Dr. Chisholm excels in using a system thinking approach to support teachers and students to create understanding through conceptual modeling. She has experience in creating professional learning experiences, designing coaching systems, and developing frameworks and lessons. Her research interests include STEM education, system thinking, conceptual modeling, and coaching.Olivia Lancaster, University of FloridaAreesha Razi, University of FloridaDr. Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida Dr. Nancy Ruzycki, is the Director of Undergraduate Laboratories and Faculty Lecturer within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida Herbert
Paper ID #42732Evaluating ChatGPT’s Efficacy in Qualitative Analysis of Engineering EducationResearchDr. Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University Dr. Xiaorong Zhang is an Associate Professor in Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering at San Francisco State University (SFSU). She is the Director of the Intelligent Computing and Embedded Systems Laboratory (ICE Lab) at SFSU. She has broad research experience in human-machine interfaces, neural-controlled artificial limbs, embedded systems, and intelligent computing technologies. She is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award to develop the next-generation
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Education. Dr. Pennathur’s research interests are in human factors engineering and engineering education. In particular, he has conducted research on functional limitations in activities of daily living in older adults. The National Institutes of Health, and the Paso del Norte Health Foundation have funded his research on older adults. The US Army Research Laboratory has funded Dr. Pennathur’s research on workload assessment. Dr. Pennathur has also been recently awarded two grants from the National Science Foundation in Engineering Education. In one of the grants, he is modeling how engineering faculty plan for their instruction. In a second grant, he is developing a model for institutional transformation in engineering
UniversityProf. Kevin Kornegay, Morgan State University Kevin T. Kornegay received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, in 1985 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley in 1990 and 1992, respectively. He isDr. Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University Dr. Kofi Nyarko is a Tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Morgan State University. He also serves as Director of the Engineering Visualization Research Laboratory (EVRL). Under his direction, EVRL has acqDr. James Holly, Jr., University of Michigan ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024