Division and ASEE Projects Board. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Evaluating the Impact of a Summer Engineering Program Using the National StudentClearinghouseIntroductionSTEM education, encompassing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, is crucialfor elementary and secondary students. It plays a pivotal role in cultivating vital skills likecritical thinking, teamwork, and creativity, preparing students for the demands of a competitive21st-century society. This holistic educational approach equips students with the essentialknowledge and abilities needed to navigate future global challenges.The pursuit of a STEM degree offers students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds
accessibility is a129 societal necessity and a human right. In summary, incorporating a human rights perspective130 enriches the transportation planning class by instilling a sense of ethical responsibility and social131 consciousness, ultimately contributing to the creation of a more sustainable and inclusive urban132 environment for all.133134 Engineering and Human Rights Curriculum at UConn135136 UConn’s College of Engineering and the Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute have joined137 forces to create the Engineering for Human Rights Initiative. The main objective of this new138 initiative was to address human rights implications of the most significant challenges in139 engineering and technology [13]. According to
the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. She received her B.S. in biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her Ph.D. in Bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Mapping Writing Concepts Across an Undergraduate Physics Curriculum Abstract Technical communication is essential for a career in physics, but communication skills are often not explicitly taught in physics undergraduate curricula. As a starting point for curricular integration, we investigated where and how writing is currently occurring in the core undergraduate physics courses at
to design asustainable action plan for a company in Brazil. Two second year courses, GeneralEngineering Energy Systems and Chemical Engineering Conservation Principles, weretaught to provide background knowledge of how energy systems work, concepts ofmaterial and energy balances, and how chemical reactions can be manipulated inprocesses for sustainability and energy efficiency purposes. These courses were taughtto provide an understanding of systems learning as it related to sustainability frommultiple engineering disciplinary viewpoints. There were lectures and readings to helpstudents learn how sustainable technologies are implemented and regulated in Brazil.The learning of these concepts was strengthened by interactions and visits
College of Engineering at The University of Oklahoma. He completed his Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems and Design program from Arizona State University, 2022. He received a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Master’s in Power Systems from India in 2011 and 2014, respectively. He has worked with Tata Consultancy Services as an Assistant Systems Engineer from 2011–2012 in India. He has worked as an Assistant Professor (2014–2018) in the department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, KLE Technological University, India. He is a certified IUCEE International Engineering Educator. He was awarded the ’Ing.Paed.IGIP’ title at ICTIEE, 2018. He is serving as an Associate Editor of
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Using AI Chatbots to Produce Engineering Spreadsheets in an Advanced Structural Steel Design CourseAbstractEngineers have historically embraced the use of technology to increase efficiency, reduce errors incalculations, and produce high quality projects on a shorter timeline. The Excel spreadsheet is aprime example of how engineers embraced technology for those reasons. Excel has been a staple inproducing an immeasurable number of engineering calculations. However, humans have alwaysbeen responsible for spreadsheet development and, unfortunately, humans will inherently produceerrors within spreadsheets. But what if an engineer can reduce the number of errors and produce
Paper ID #42497Team Dynamics And Conflict Resolution: Integrating Generative AI in Project-BasedLearning to Support Student PerformanceEnas Aref, Western Michigan University Enas Aref is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Industrial Engineering Program at Western Michigan University. Ms. Aref is a researcher and a doctoral instructor assistant in the Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management Department at Western Michigan University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Team Dynamics And Conflict Resolution: Integrating Gen AI in Project Based Learning to
aims to cure rather thantreat symptoms” [3]. It entails a number of National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, andMedicine identified current grand challenges such as carbon sequestration, managingbiogeochemical cycles, ensuring access to clean water, and restoring and improving urbaninfrastructure [4]. Its uniqueness lies in reliance on self-design of nature, systems thinking, use ofnatural energy and conservation of nature [5]. It emphasizes shifts away from growth-centeredsociety as it recognizes the biosphere’s ecological limits to human actions that conflict withgrowth and the technology-centered economy [3].Ecological Engineering is steadily becoming a research and academic program worldwide [6].Introducing Ecological Engineering into
Paper ID #44183Development and Impact of Research Efficacy in a Undergraduate Teaching-AssistantCertification ClassDr. Jamie R Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dr. Jamie Gurganus is a faculty member in the Engineering and Computing Education Program. She is the Associate Director STEMed Research in the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT). She also serves as the Director for the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) in the graduate school. Her research is focused on solving problems relating to educating and developing engineers, teachers (future faculty
Technologies, pp. 1–36, 2023.[16] H. P˜oldoja, P. J¨urgens, and M. Laanpere, “Design patterns for badge systems in higher education,” in Advances in Web-Based Learning–ICWL 2016: 15th International Conference, Rome, Italy, October 26–29, 2016, Proceedings 15. Springer, 2016, pp. 40–49.[17] S. Park, S. Kim et al., “A badge design framework for a gamified learning environment: Cases analysis and literature review for badge design,” JMIR serious games, vol. 7, no. 2, p. e14342, 2019.[18] N. Pombo and H. Santos, “Lessons learned from the development of a computerised badge-based reward tool for student engagement in learning activities,” in 2023 IEEE World Engineering Education Conference (EDUNINE). IEEE, 2023, pp. 1–5.[19] D. Alt
Paper ID #43273Board 258: Engineering Design Thinking in the Age of Generative ArtificialIntelligenceJohn Clay, University of Texas at Austin Research AssistantXingang Li, University of Texas at Austin Xingang Li is a Ph.D. candidate working as a Research Assistant in the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. His research interests include generative design, deep learning for engineering design, and human-AI design collaboration. He received the Philip C. and Linda L. Lewis Foundation Graduate Fellowship in Mechanical Engineering from the Cockrell School of Engineering for
Paper ID #43612GIFTS: Activities for Exploring Beauty and Elegance in Engineering in aFirst-Year SeminarDr. Lee Kemp Rynearson, Campbell University Lee Rynearson an Associate Professor of Engineering at Campbell University. He received a B.S. and M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2008 and earned his PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University in 2012. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 GIFTS: Activities for Exploring Beauty and Elegance in Engineering in a First-Year SeminarMotivationThis GIFTS paper discusses
, or specific body parts? I think we need to plan the exoskeleton selection a bit more.Computer Engineer: Companies that focus a lot on exoskeletons are in the technology sector.Biomedical Engineer: I thought the main companies were in the healthcare sector. Also, that isn’treally answering the questions I have.Computer Engineer: The technology sector for exoskeletons is growing and will soon be the mainsector. We should consider future exoskeleton needs to better meet users' needs.Biomedical Engineer: Can you explain why you are leaning towards this technology sector-focus overhealthcare or other applications that come from what we know about the user group?Computer Engineer: The technology sector designs the exoskeletons that the healthcare
devalues ‘‘social’’ competencies such as those related to the public welfare; and themeritocratic ideology, which frames existing social structures as fair and just” (p. 45, emphasesadded), and has argued that these attitudes militate against engineers’ commitment to publicwelfare. Other mindsets that frequently appear among engineers are “technological optimism”(Krier and Gillette, 1985), in which human progress is uncritically associated with technologicalinnovation, “technological neutrality” which posits that technology is value-free, and that valuesonly arise based on decisions of the users of the technology (Papadopoulos and Nettleship,2020). A related attitude expressed by engineering students is that engineering is an “exact”science
theDepartment of Civil and Coastal Engineering at the University of Florida. Her research answersnational calls for construction and civil engineering professionals to develop new competenciesto navigate the changes of evolving workforce demographics, technology, and organizationalstructures. As director of the Simmons Research Lab, she researches competency developmentvia education and training; interactions between humans and technology; and conceptualizationof leadership in engineering. Supported by more than $8.7M in federal funding and with resultsdisseminated across more than 100 refereed publications, her research aims to develop andsustain an effective engineering workforce with specific emphasis on inclusion. She has over tenyears of
departmentsamong these participants were: computer science and engineering (n = 19); technology, culture,and society (n = 7); and technology, management, and innovation (n = 7).The survey asked participants to quantify their usage of ChatGPT and to describe specificinteractions they had with the tool. Due to the length of the survey, the exact questions used arenot included in this proceeding, but can be directly shared with any interested reader. Figure 1offers a look at how student survey respondents perceived the accuracy and usefulness ofChatGPT’s responses based on a Likert scale where 0 indicates lack of consideration forusefulness or accuracy, 1 indicates not at all useful or accurate, and 5 indicates extremely usefulor accurate. Students who
Engineering at Oklahoma State University. She is both a licensed structural engineer and architect. She graduated from Oklahoma State with Bachelor’s degrees in Architectural Engineering and Architecture. She received a MS in Architecture from University of Cincinnati, focusing in the history and theory of tectonics in architecture. Professor McCoy received a MCEng with a Structural emphasis from University of Kansas. Her professional experience at Thornton Tomasetti gave her experience in long span structures, high rises, and steel connection design. Professor McCoy’s interests lie in the intersection of structures and architecture. Of particular interest are instances where building technology leads the cutting edge of
asymmetry on work group and individual outcomes,” Academy of Management Journal, vol. 53, no. 3, pp. 596-616, 2010.[2] X. Neumeyer and A. F. McKenna, “Engineering students’ perceptions of team conflict and high-performance teams,” International Journal of Collaborative Engineering, vol. 1, no. 3-4, pp. 274-297, 2014.[3] F. Chiocchio, D. Forgues, D. Paradis, and I. Iordanova, “Teamwork in integrated design projects: Understanding the effects of trust, conflict, and collaboration on performance,” Project Management Journal, vol. 42, no. 6, pp. 78-91, 2011.[4] O. Ryan, M. J. Fisher, L. Schibelius, M. V. Huerta, and S. Sajadi, “Using a scenario-based learning approach with instructional technology to teach
sustainability. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Infusing Sustainability Into Diverse Courses and Programs Using Open Source Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Teaching ResourcesIntroductionClimate change, pollution, environmental toxicity, and biodiversity loss are among our mostpressing challenges today [1], [2]. These challenges can be addressed or exacerbated throughengineering activities, leading industry and agencies to increasingly seek engineers who are aswell-versed in technological expertise as they are in social and environmental sustainability andclimate action [3], [4], [5]. However, engineering students are not typically graduating with theskills, knowledge, and experiences needed to
equitable by helping students develop a positive and inclusive scientific identity, while also building skills in educational and organizational program evaluation.Guadalupe Ruiz, University of California, RiversideBasak E Uygun, Massachusetts General HospitalKeisha Varma, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Title: Work in Progress: The NSF ERC REU Boot Camp - An innovative approach to building a sense of community in support of broadening participation in biomedical engineeringIntroductionAs science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields have become a larger partof the United States economy, the education system has
Technology,” presented at the 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2014, p. 24.63.1-24.63.21. Accessed: Nov. 09, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/a-longitudinal-study-on-the-effectiveness-of-the-research-experience- for-undergraduates-reu-program-at-missouri-university-of-science-and-technology[13] O. Lawanto, W. Goodridge, and A. Iqbal, “Virtual REU Program: Engineering Education Research,” presented at the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN, 2022.[14] S. Zappe, A. Huang-Saad, N. Duval-Couetil, and D. Simmons, “Teaching for Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership in Engineering,” in International Handbook of Engineering Education Research, 1st ed., 2023a, pp. 433
, technology,engineering, mathematics, and medical science (STEM) courses. We surveyed college anduniversity STEM instructors to determine if they were utilizing Open Education Resources(OER) and Open Access (OA) books, articles, or other resources. We also asked whetherinstructors are selecting materials based on accessibility, diversity of format types, representationof a variety of identities within STEM professions, or other criteria. We asked what informationresources are consulted when instructors select instructional materials. Using qualitative codinganalysis of free text responses, we identified several themes in the data that will help librariansand publishers to find, curate, and advertise more useful materials for STEM course
time to ensure the curriculum continues to meet the program goals and values.Clearly defined curricular objectives and concrete data visualizations may be precursors to thewholescale curricular product of this redesign. Small successes like continued faculty investmentand diverse faculty participation may be key indicators of progress in a complex, protracted,collaborative process. By prioritizing equitable participation and partnering with institutionalsupport, we utilize the very strategies for success that we encourage for our students.References: 1. P Bhattacharya (2008). Ethical issues in engineering education controlling innovation and technology. 2008 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference 2. WR Bowen
Paper ID #43381Comparative Analysis of Traditional Instruction and POGIL: A Student-CenteredLearning Approach in Civil EngineeringDr. Malliga P, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai Prof. P. Malliga has around 30 years of teaching, training, and research experiences. She is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering and heading the Dept. of Educational Media and Technology, NITTTR, Chennai. Coordinated around 350 Professional Deelopment Programs in Computer Science and Engineering Education for the benefit of faculty members in the field of Technical Education. Coordinated Twelve
Robots in Museums for STEM EnrichmentOver the past few decades, there have been national calls to improve science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and bolster the STEM workforce, with morerecent calls to advance diversity within STEM [1]. Formal education opportunities within K12and post-secondary education are one area that can engage students in STEM. In addition toformal schooling opportunities, informal STEM learning can bolster interest in and engagementwith STEM [2], [3]. Museums are a common setting for informal STEM learning opportunities[4], [5]. Robots also show promise to pique students’ interest in STEM and be used as apedagogical tool in both formal and informal
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, M. Sanchez, V. P. Romanello, C. Hernandez, M. H. Hoyos, “A systematicapproach for curriculum redesign of introductory courses in engineering: a programming coursecase study,”Kybernetes, vol. 52, no. 10, pp. 3904 – 3917, October 2023.[4] A. Bagiati, J Reynolds-Cuellar, “Engineering Curriculum Redesign: Is My School Ready ForThis?” in Proceedings of the 51st Annual Conference of the European Society for EngineeringEducation at ARROW@TU Dublin, 2023.[5] E. F. Viera, M. A. Paucar, A. Reinoso, “Competences of graduation for the curricular redesignof mechanical engineering based on local and national development agendas,” InternationalJournal of Engineering & Technology, vol. 7, no. 4, 2018.[6] M. Aoudia and D. A. Abu-Alqahsi, “Curriculum
technologies, processes, and policies in organizations.Katherine Scharfenberg, Northwestern UniversityDr. Jill Hardin Wilson, Northwestern University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work in Progress (WIP): Rewriting capstone - The unexpected solution to our assessment problemAbstractIndustrial engineering capstone courses provide students the opportunity to apply the technicaltools they learn in their major classes to a real-world project. To effectively demonstrateunderstanding of learning objectives, students must communicate clearly to a wide range ofaudiences, including instructors, other team members, and the project client. Full assessment oflearning objectives may
Power Systems from India in 2011 and 2014, respectively. He has worked with Tata Consultancy Services as an Assistant Systems Engineer from 2011–2012 in India. He has worked as an Assistant Professor (2014–2018) in the department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, KLE Technological University, India. He is a certified IUCEE International Engineering Educator. He was awarded the ’Ing.Paed.IGIP’ title at ICTIEE, 2018. He is serving as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Engineering Education Transformations (JEET). He is interested in conducting engineering education research, and his interests include student retention in online and in-person engineering courses/programs, data mining and learning analytics
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