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. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University Carla B. Zoltowski is an associate professor of engineering practice in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and (by courtesy) the School of Engineering Education, and Director of the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program within the College of Engineering at Purdue. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, all from Purdue. Dr. Zoltowski’s research interests include the professional formation of engineers, diversity, inclusion, and equity in engineering, human-centered design, and engineering ethics.Dr. William ”Bill” C. Oakes, Purdue University William (Bill) Oakes is the Assistant Dean for
Paper ID #42329Enhancing STEM Education: Integrating Collaborative Technologies in Micro-Teachingfor Pre-service TeachersDr. Gerald Tembrevilla, Mount Saint Vincent University Gerald Tembrevilla obtained his PhD in science (physics) education at the University of British Columbia. He served as a postdoctoral fellow in the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University. Currently, Gerald is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada. He teaches and conducts research on the integration of emerging, learning, and collaborative technologies to enhance hands-on science
) (d) Fig. 7 Assessment outcomes for (a) Q1 (b) Q2 (c) Q4 (d) Q4ConclusionsThis work-in-progress paper outlines the integration of project-based system modeling andverification into a junior-level system dynamics course within the mechanical engineeringcurriculum. The project tasked students with mathematically modeling a practical mechanicalsystem and determining system parameters' values using experimental data. Subsequently, theyvalidated these parameters by comparing numerical and experimental responses, fostering apractical application of theoretical concepts throughout the learning process. Initiated in the fall2023 semester, the project was accompanied by an anonymous survey at its conclusion to gaugeits impact on
of computerscience and related disciplines, rather it is becoming an independent curriculum. Academicinstitutions are launching dedicated cybersecurity programs at the bachelor as well as graduatelevels.A crucial component of cybersecurity is biometrics, including face, fingerprint, iris, palm,handwriting [2-3]. Biometric information processing as well as their applications usually involvedigital images and videos. Digital image processing itself is a huge topic of academic studies andresearch, which is typically included in the electrical and computer engineering and computerscience curricula [4-5]. Unfortunately, digital image processing topics are not included in atypical cybersecurity curriculum. As a result, the graduates are completely
Paper ID #42059Board 143: Work in Progress: Mind and Computer: Integration of Brain-ComputerInterfaces in Engineering CurriculaDr. Roya Salehzadeh, Lawrence Technological University Roya Salehzadeh, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical, Robotics, and Industrial Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. Her research focuses on human-robot interaction, brain-computer interfaces, and artificial intelligence.Dr. James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University James A. Mynderse, PhD is an Associate Professor in the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical, Robotics, and
the students and the community partners.Course background and evolutionThe first offering of Engineers in the Community centered on an intensive curriculum overSpring Break 2016 in Ferguson, Missouri, one of the flashpoint cities of the Black Lives Mattermovement. We selected speakers that embodied leadership in the community and explored broadthemes of ethics. In this course, we exposed undergraduate engineers to systemic problems in theSt. Louis region, encouraging them to apply their engineering skills to these challenges. Before2020, this course was community-connected, and students found it impactful to (1) get outside ofthe “campus bubble” by visiting locations around St. Louis, and (2) meet people from ourcommunity. The Covid pandemic
first half of the semester focuses onintroducing combinational and sequential logic circuits. A free web-based circuit simulatorallows students to design a basic CPU, which facilitates the formulation of an instruction set,empowering students to execute machine codes for fundamental operations. In the second half ofthe semester, the curriculum delves into assembly language. Through online simulators, studentsexplore the fetch-decode-execute cycle and gain insights into implementing essential structuressuch as the for-loop and if-else, commonly used in high-level computer languages.IntroductionIn recent years, enrollment in the Computer Science (CS) department has surged dramatically.Consequently, faculty members with backgrounds in Electrical
Paper ID #42504Integrating Precalculus into Calculus II and Its OutcomesDr. Meiqin Li, University of Virginia Dr. Li obtained her Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Texas A&M University-College Station in 2017. Dr. Li holds a strong interest in STEM education. For example, she is interest in integrating technologies into classrooms to bolster student success, creating an inclusive and diverse learning environment, and fostering student confidence by redeveloping course curricula and assessment methods, etc. Beyond this, her research intertwines numerical computation, optimization, nonlinear analysis, and data
Illinois. She is also courtesy faculty in Mechanical Science and Engineering, Curriculum & Instruction (College of Education) and Industrial Design (School of Fine and Applied Arts). Dr. Goldstein’s research focuses on student designers through the study of their design actions and thinking.Mahdi Azizi, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignAmir Malvandi, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024(WIP) Creating human-centered building design curriculum: Understanding HealthImpacts of Active, Collaborative Learning - An Analysis Using CFD and GD-BIM in anExisting Classroom with Discussion Tables.Introduction:In this Work-In-Progress poster, we recognize the
Paper ID #41199Board 69: Learning Sustainable Development Through Integrative DesignProcess (a Case Study)Dr. Xi Wang, Drexel University Xi Wang is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Construction Management at Drexel University. She received her Ph.D. and M.Eng both in Civil Engineering, from the University of Kentucky and Auburn University. She is licensed as a Professional Engineer and LEED Green Associate. She is teaching a range of courses in construction management and will be assisting capstone design projects that directly serve regional construction firms. Her research interests include technology adoption in
intelligence, learning analytics, STEM education and online learning.Prof. Eddy Man Kim, Cornell University Practitioner, researcher, educator, and technologist in architectural, media, web, brand, and experience design.Chenglu Li, The University of Utah Chenglu Li is an Assistant Professor in Educational Technology and Instructional Design at the University of Utah. He is interested in extending and developing algorithmic and design strategies to promote fair, accountable, and transparent (FAccT) AI in STEM education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Does GAI enhance student design creativity? Integrating image-generative AI into conceptual
Paper ID #41070Board 221: CAREER: Disrupting the Status Quo Regarding Who Gets to bean Engineer - Exploring the Intent-to-Impact Gap for Rectifying InequityDr. Jeremi S London, Vanderbilt University Dr. Jeremi London is an Assistant Provost for Academic Opportunities and Belonging, and an Associate Professor of Practice of Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University. London is a mixed methods researcher with interests in research impact and organizational change that promotes equity.Dr. Brianna Benedict McIntyre, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Dr. Brianna Benedict McIntyre recently joined the
, Participation. Professional Learning1. IntroductionThis research paper provides findings from implementing the Professional Development or PDmodel of the NSF-awarded project “Let’s Talk Code”. The goal of these PD workshops was toincrease teacher’s confidence and capability in integrating culturally relevant computing andcoding experiences within their curriculum and instruction. Here, we set our focus on the impactof the PD. Through the PD, teachers were engaged in computing and coding professionaldevelopment via Code.org. The teachers were then asked to apply what they learned aboutcoding by developing and implementing culturally relevant computing and coding experiencesfor their students. Here, we share early findings from three of the teacher
ABET document “Criteria for Accrediting EngineeringPrograms.” [8] The document details the necessary criteria that ABET utilizes to assessinstitutions for accreditation purposes, and it is organized under eight individual criteria. Whileall of the criteria are relevant to the development of the organization and practices of an ABETaccredited engineering program, several of the ABET criteria particularly impact the content andorganization of the curriculum for undergraduate engineering programs, including Criterion 3,Student Outcomes, and Criterion 5, Curriculum.The current set of Student Outcomes went into effect in the 2019-2020 academic year, and theycontinue to utilize the concepts of change within the profession and outcome-based
andComputer Engineering (94), Engineering Technology (82), First-Year Programs (75),Manufacturing (67), Mechanical Engineering (46), and Pre-College Engineering Education (38).Within the papers published through Mechanical Engineering, authors highlight the advantagesof the low-cost microcontrollers in integrating their use early on and throughout the four-yearundergraduate curriculum (examples: [2-7]).It should be noted that much of the literature reviewed refers to controllers/microcontrollers astools or components in relation to other efforts (i.e. implementation of lab projects, capstoneprojects, etc). Few focus explicitly on the selection process or the training for students oneffective selection given rapidly changing and available options. The
Paper ID #42581A Collaborative Effort to Convert MATLAB-based Curriculum to Python inUndergraduate Biomedical Engineering EducationDr. Elizabeth Kathleen Bucholz, Duke University Dr. Bucholz is an Associate Professor of the Practice for the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University and serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Pratt School of EngDavid Ward, Duke University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Title: Bridging the Gap: A Collaborative Effort to Convert MATLAB-based Curriculum to Pythonin Undergraduate
bioethanol intheir bioreactor for educational purposes (i.e. conducting life cycle analysis utilizing this process). A carbonfootprint study was undertaken to enable a data-driven laboratory experiment design to reduce carbonfootprint by selecting an efficient feedstock for the fermentation process. In the undergraduate laboratory curriculum, refined sugar is the most common feedstock used inbioethanol production. In this study, the student team also investigated another alternative feedstock of cornsyrup based on the bioethanol conversion/yield4,5. Studies have shown that the amount of CO2 generatedfrom the chemical processes is directly proportional to the conversion rate 3. Since corn syrup contains morecomplex sugar, the lag phase is
. 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
interested in leveraging integrated curriculum development in K-12 settings to positively impact underserved populations in the field of engineering. She utilizes past experiences in STEM program evaluation, education policy, and chemical engineering research.Ms. Azizi Penn, Purdue Engineering Education Azizi Penn is a professional software engineer, a California State University, Sacramento adjunct professor, and an engineering education Ph.D. student at Purdue University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Paper ID #43246Ms. Breejha Sene Quezada, Purdue Engineering EducationDeana Lucas, Purdue
of RHIT's sustainability education. Such an evaluation willshed light on the institution's progress, strengths, and areas for improvement in meeting itsoverarching mission and vision with respect to sustainability education.This report aims to comprehensively explore RHIT's sustainability education, examining itsinitiatives, curriculum, and integration of sustainability principles across various disciplines. Bydelving into the sustainable practices and educational approaches employed by the institute, wecan better understand how RHIT is cultivating a generation of engineers and scientists whopossess the knowledge and skills needed to define and solve the multifaceted problems of ourcomplex global society.Following the assessment of the
, Vanderbilt University At Vanderbilt University I help graduate and undergraduate students learn how to do research and succeed academically by introducing them to a range of tools, developing new tools, creating educational programs, and advocating for the use of library serviProf. Amanda R. Lowery, Vanderbilt UniversitySheldon Salo, Vanderbilt University Library ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Title: Work in Progress: Integrating Information and Data Literacy Skills into BiomedicalEngineering Laboratory CoursesBackground: Undergraduate engineering programs train students to develop, conduct, andinterpret experiments, as well as foster an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed[1
deeper understanding of mechanical concepts and theoriesbut also for fostering active learning. While the traditional use of commercial bridge modelingkits, like the Pasco Bridge set ME-6991, has been standard, this approach often falls short ineffectively engaging students in learning the principles of static equilibrium and truss analysis.This paper introduces an innovative design project that enhances the conventional bridgeexperiment. It involves students optimizing and 3D printing truss member dimensions, replacingthem in the model, and evaluating performance. This hands-on approach in design andmanufacturing significantly enriches the learning experience in truss analysis. Additionally, thepaper discusses the integration of this project
blendof curriculum modification, textbook selection, grading policy refinement, an interactiveimplementation structure, and a meticulously crafted week-by-week schedule. Thiscomprehensive approach ensures alignment with the overarching goal of equipping students witha complete understanding of automotive engineering principles, encompassing both traditionaland emerging technologies.The first step in reshaping the Automotive Engineering course involves a modification of thecourse description to reflect the expanded scope and objectives of the revamped curriculum. Thismodification is guided by the recognition that the automotive industry is undergoing a profoundtransformation with the emergence of EVs and AI integration into vehicle systems. As
completely different. She accepted a job teaching chemistry and physics at Bayonne High School. Since then she was able to write curriculum for a science research program and an engineering program. Now she teaches mostly pre-college engineering. She also brought in many new programs to her school including FIRST Tech Challenge, Lemelson InvenTeam, Technology Students Association, and Society for Science with a local science fair and ISEF.Kathryn Hoppe ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Empowering the Future: Integrating Invention and Intellectual Property Education in P-12 Engineering to Foster Innovation (RE, Diversity, Curriculum)AbstractOver the years, the U.S
engineering course that often acts as a gateway toupper division engineering curriculum. Some students find the course exciting and motivatingwhile others find it overly challenging and discouraging. Grading schemes can play a significantrole in students’ motivation for, and approach to, learning. In this article, we present two differentgrading schemes used in an undergraduate engineering dynamics course at the University ofCalifornia, Irvine, and specifically evaluate the merits of a standards-based, learner-centered,specifications grading scheme for promoting student learning and overall achievement. The firstgrading scheme we present is a traditional points-based scheme that assigns points to students’performance on summative assessments like
understanding of theirsubjects impact their pedagogy [28], [29], [30], [31]. Teacher beliefs are a “messy construct” [32] butare related to teaching and encompass teacher knowledge, practices, and students [33]. Teachers' beliefsare instrumental in shaping teachers as individuals and influence their teaching decisions and application[32], [34], [35]. Teachers’ beliefs and perceptions have a powerful impact on their willingness to adaptnew pedagogies and teaching strategies [36]. As STEM-integrated curricula like BID become an integralpart of K -12 curricula, it is important to examine the impact of BID on teachers’ BID understanding andpedagogy. In Rehmat et al.’s [15] study, teachers’ implementation of the BID curriculum differed dueto teaching and
for Engineering Education, 2024 Empowering Future Construction Professionals by Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Construction Management Education and Fostering Industry CollaborationAbstractsIntegrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into construction management education is pivotal forequipping aspiring professionals with the necessary tools and competencies to excel in an ever-evolving construction industry. Incorporating AI in construction management educationempowers students to acquire valuable skills and prepares them to address the challenges andopportunities that AI brings to the construction sector. This, in turn, can lead to more streamlinedand sustainable construction practices in the years to
Paper ID #43590Bridging the Gap: Industry Integration in MSE Undergraduate Lab CoursesEnhancing Student LearningDr. Himani Sharma, Georgia Institute of Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Bridging the Gap: Industry Integration in MSE Undergraduate Lab Courses Enhancing Student LearningAbstract:In today's educational landscape, preparing students for an ever-evolving and demandingworkforce is of paramount importance. Collaborations between industry and academicinstitutions have consistently demonstrated positive outcomes for all involved parties, includingstudents, instructors, and industry
[7]. The idea of fostering systems thinkingskills in engineering curriculums has been increasing, as these skills are anticipated to facilitateunderstanding of emerging complex systems that often consist of interoperated and multi-perspective subsystems [4, 8]. In [9] the integration of systems thinking components in theexisting educational system is proposed through lectures, labs, case studies, or capstone. In [8]the application of systems thinking is demonstrated across diverse engineering disciplines,including fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mechanical, electrical, nuclear, and environmentalengineering. The authors advocate integrating these systems thinking skills as an adjunctapproach to gain more insights, as the complexity of