thank Mr. Rod Wilson for his expertise inthe development and construction of the Power Demonstrator boards. His career in the electricaltrades provided endless lessons learned to make the boards more realistic and cleverly presentedto help student learning, understanding, and application of the course concepts.The authors would like to acknowledge the contributions of their students who participated in thestudy. This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the United States MilitaryAcademy (CA-2023-143).DisclaimerThe views expressed in this work are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect theofficial policy or position of the United States Military Academy, Department of the Army,DoD, or U.S. Government. Reference to
and integrated into a first-year introductory engineering course toexplore the possible benefits of providing students with AI-generated feedback. This course is anintroduction to engineering as a career, including problem solving, engineering disciplines,design, teamwork, and communication. It also serves as an introduction to multiple tools andtechniques used by engineers, including data analysis, numerical methods, error analysis, and theuse of computers for solving problems in physics and engineering. The course is structured inchronological order according to the following learning outcomes: 1. Understand the basics of the engineering profession, including problem solving, design, teamwork, and creativity. 2. Develop skills
. Ofstudents who take ENGR 151, approximately 77 percent go on to take EECS 280. Like ENGR101, ENGR 151 covers both MATLAB and C++.EECS 183. Students in many other schools and colleges (i.e. other than the College ofEngineering) at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor may take EECS 183 (“ElementaryProgramming Concepts”). While many students choose to take EECS 183 relatively early in theirundergraduate career, this is not required. EECS 183 is offered in both the Fall and Winter terms.Of students who take EECS 183, approximately 48 percent go on to take EECS 280. EECS 183covers programming in C++ with a small amount of Python at the end of the semester.TRANSFER. Students may take EECS 280 directly if they have transfer credit for a
[8]Most extant research has sought to explain these persistent patterns by focusing on howindividual-level factors shape degree patterns [9], [10], [11], [12]. Yet, theoretical andempirical research on organizations also tells us that institutional dynamics matter:Institutional parameters limit access to specific STEM majors, as only a subset of institutionsoffers CS&E degrees [13], [14]. Moreover, institutions generally reify and reproduce group-level gender and racial inequalities in educational and career trajectories [8], [15], [16], [17],[18], [19]. Indeed, racialized and gendered dynamics shape the types of postsecondaryinstitutions students attend: Women are concentrated in smaller, less selective 4-year and 2-year institutions
field after moving to engineering or computing majors. Those faculty advisors couldsee program scholars not only during advising seasons but also in classrooms and otherdepartment professional activities, creating a closer student-faculty relationship and easy accessto program scholar information to follow up. In addition, since faculty advisors also work in theengineering or engineering education field, they can mentor program scholars’ engineeringidentity and career development by sharing their professional experience and connections.Currently, all students in the college are advised by the advisors in the Advising Center. Thischange requires all advisors to be well-versed in this unique student success and scholarshipprogram and fails to
of engineers.Moreover, students require these skills in order to take thoughtful actions at decisionpoints in their careers. A subset of the team of faculty who organized the workshop, plusan important addition to the team, a member of the university’s Transformation &Learning Transformation Center (TLTC), is responsible for creating the content of thecertificate, implementing it, and managing it.The certificate system being considered is formatted to be consistent with a plannedteaching academy being developed by the TLTC. The team has been awarded a grantfrom TLTC to explore how unit-specific certifications can be co-developed andexpanded across the university. The focus of this effort is to develop a certification thatmakes sense in
Paper ID #43386Moving from Matlab to Python in a First-Year Engineering ProgrammingCourse: Comparison of Student Achievement and Assessment of Self-LearningDr. Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University Robert Scott Pierce is an Associate Professor of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993. Prior to his teaching career, he spent 14 years in industry designing automated positioning equipment.Dr. Chaitanya Borra, Western Carolina University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024
. This pilot study aims to explore the impact ofincorporating historical context into the engineering curriculum, focusing on promoting interestin the subject matter, enhancing knowledge retention, and fostering stronger motivation forpursuing an engineering career. We believe that consistent implementation of this practice helpsbridge the gap between the technical and human aspects of engineering. In this paper, we delveinto the detailed implementation of the content, provide examples, discuss student feedback, andoutline future work.MotivationWhile the theoretical underpinnings of engineering principles may sometimes be perceived asdry and uninteresting, we recognize that the practical applications of these principles holdimmense fascination
effectiveness ofthe team teaching approach in stimulating student engagement and interest in the field.For instructors, the team teaching model served as a significant professional developmentopportunity, particularly beneficial for those in the early stages of their teaching careers. Thecollaborative planning and execution of the course enabled instructors to learn from one another,adopt evidence-based teaching strategies, and reflect critically on their teaching practices. Thisexperience enhanced their pedagogical skills and fostered a sense of community and mutualsupport among the instructor team. The challenges encountered, such as the need for clearcommunication and role definition, provided essential learning opportunities, leading to
graduate study in the US. He started his faculty career in 2019 at the University of Connecticut. His research interests lie in the field of concrete technology with a focus on finite element modeling of ultra high performance concrete. He is also interested in educational research. He is presently working on inclusive teaching practices considering the experience and needs of neurodivergent learners. This project is a part of an NSF-funded IUSE/PFE:RED grant.Dr. Christa L. Taylor, University of Connecticut Christa L. Taylor, Ph.D., is an Independent Research Consultant and Research Affiliate with the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut. Her research is focused on issues in creativity
to Foster Sustainable, Equitable, and Resilient Infrastructure ConceptsAbstractThis study aims to position active learning as a potential approach for teaching equitableresilience of infrastructure projects through online courses within construction curricula.Exposure to active learning methods can significantly enhance the problem-solving abilities ofconstruction management (CM) students, preparing them for complex technical challenges intheir future careers. Additionally, such interactive teaching strategies can help students retaininformation about advanced and practical concepts. However, in online learning environments,keeping students engaged poses a unique challenge. Unlike in-person classes
Student Outcome 7 (SO7), the challenges of measuring it, and how to overcome them.A. SO7 and its importance: ABET defines SO7 as an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies [1]. The importance of this outcome is in the need for acquiring new knowledge. This need arises from different facets of the engineering field. First: The field is extremely dynamic, with fast advances that make available new tools and paradigms such as artificial intelligence, new techniques like additive manufacturing, and even new branches or combinations of existing branches as new fields such as neurobotics. The engineer, whose career spans over multiple decades, must be able to independently
Engineering Education (ASEE) fellow, ASEE Electrical and Computer Engineering Division Distinguished Engineering Educator, Grace Hopper Celebration Educational Innovation Abie Award, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Undergraduate Teaching Award, Indiana Business Journal Women of Influence, and Society of Women Engineers Distinguished Engineering Educator.Katie Nicole Faith Collins, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyAlejandro Marcenido Larregola, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Alejandro Marcenido is a senior Mechanical Engineer with minors in Robotics, Computer Science, Economics, and Entrepreneurial Studies. He is an international student from Spain, Madrid, and will be pursuing a career in robotics
dividends throughout their academic and professional careers [21]. Inaddition, students learn to examine diverse perspectives and assume greater responsibility in thelearning process [22]. By adding an element of accountability and critical review, students aremore likely to exert effort to ensure a positive peer review.Course Evaluation Survey ResultsTwenty-one students in this course completed a course evaluation survey at the end of the term.The first part of the survey measured students’ perceived performance and understanding of thelearning objectives related to sustainable developments before and after entering the course andproject. Students rated how well they agreed with the statements on a 1-5 scale (1 = NoUnderstanding; 5 = Complete
Shane Brown is an associate professor and Associate School Head in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University. His research interests include conceptual change and situated cognition. He received the NSF CAREER award inAturika Bhatnagar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Aturika Bhatnagar is currently pursuing her doctoral studies in Industrial Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communication, as well as a Master of Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering and Management. Her research is in the area of engineering education and focuses on the development of instruments and advancements in
andtesting for accuracy.By completing this project, we anticipate that students will learn more about the soft roboticsfield, or possibly pursue this field for their career. Based on our own experiences as studentdesigners, we think this project will enable students to use engineering training and their creativethinking to design their soft robotic fish as well as incorporate other objectives such as havingvarious fin designs, measuring the forces required to propel the fish, and flow visualization. Byacquiring a small list of materials, this project can be easily replicated and adapted by instructorsin a classroom setting. This would be a great project for undergraduate engineering students toexpand their knowledge of basic design principles, soft
for engineering undergraduate students. The four phases listed above areimplemented to help students pace their progress on this project. While the primary studentaudience for this project is sophomore mechanical engineering majors, the project may also appealto chemical, electrical, and civil engineers at a similar point in their academic careers. Prior studentknowledge on electricity, magnetism, and 3D modeling is helpful but not required as it can beintroduced by the instructor. However, students might not be familiar with all of the concepts usedin soft robots. Proof can be found in [3], “A pneumatic clamp makes it easier for people with motordisabilities to safely wield kitchen knives. Prostheses utilize shape memory polymers to
replace all five of those courses with a single common introductory class. And as acommon course, one of the goals is to provide incoming students with information and experiencesto help them choose their major or at least confirm that they want to continue in their selectedmajor. At present, this goal is carried out in two ways. First, six class meetings are devoted to themajors; each major has one dedicated class period with each section: the Major Day. Typically, aMajor Day involves an overview of the major through a review of the curriculum and a discussionof career options. Then, the bulk of the time is spent in a hands-on design activity that illustratesaspects of the major (for example, building prosthetic hands to do a task in biomedical
inneighborhood revitalization projects, students gain real-world experience, develop practicalskills, and build meaningful relationships with the community and with professionals andorganizations involved in the project. Furthermore, students have the opportunity to see thetangible results of their efforts, motivating them to pursue careers in civil engineering with acommitment to make a positive impact on society.This paper describes the framework developed for neighborhood revitalization projects,emphasizing the community engagement initiatives and student involvement efforts.Additionally, we discuss the methodology developed to assess the success of this program andhow we plan to integrate community-based projects into the engineering curriculum
sector over the researcher’s 20+ year career in Nigerian media.Inputs such as building developers or merchants, artisans, engineers, bricklayers, block makers,government regulatory agencies and other experts in the industry as well as the victims ofbuilding collapse were included. The researcher’s published works and experience along withsecondary published works were gathered and analyzed to formulate the thematic concept of thisstudy [11].Collapsed building Cases: Nigeria’s casesNigeria stands as the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous globally.Situated in West Africa, it thrives with a diverse population distribution that mirrors its richcultural heritage. With an estimated population of 229,152,217 by the UN
being part of largerorganizations. Many professional engineering organizations, e.g., IEEE, ASME, AIChE, ASCE,NSBE, SHPE, etc., offer opportunities to engage and lead during undergraduate study as well asthroughout a person’s career. In this contribution, I summarize and examine several iterations ofa goal-setting and leadership-development workshop focused on student chapters. Theoverarching objective of the workshop is to lead participants through exercises to help buildgreat student chapters. Specifically, AIChE students at a regional conference, STEM studentsand advisors on the author’s home campus, and student chapter advisors at the AIChE AnnualConference participated in different activities centered upon the entrepreneurial
Computing/Engineering (W-SPiCE) was utilized as an incentive for women to enter the school as first year students and continue past their first year. The program focuses on learning about five degree options available to them for future careers, devoting one week of instruction and design to each area, with five different faculty leading the activities. A stipend of $2500 is awarded to the participants. The program is limited to no more than 15 students per summer who have demonstrated academic proficiency in their first year. Measure of Success: The proportion of women undergraduate students increased from 20.9% in Fall 2019 to 23.9% in Fall 2022. Improvements can be seen from 2021 to 2022 when the
in educationin general--students do not achieve the scores they desire on homework, quizzes, and exams.Thus, the ability to navigate and respond to failure as an opportunity for growth and learning is akey component of the engineering enterprise. However, engineering education research is sparseon how students respond to failure.Research on response to failure has been extensive in workplace settings, in which there is a verywide range of negative and positive responses to failure, which include emotional responses(denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, shock, fear, renewed dedication, increasedsusceptibility to stereotypes, blame, shame, despair, changes in interest, reassessing career,reassessing self-perceived ability) and
implementation details for this intervention.2.1 Learning to Read Academic PapersIn terms of how to read scientific papers, there is a small set of research papers related to the topicbroadly in the domain of graduate education, reading groups, literature searches, and focus paperson how to teach this skill. Reading comprehension is a broad topic in K-12 education andhigher-education research but is beyond the scope of this work. As for information on how to readscientific papers, there are some online articles such as “How to (seriously) read a scientificpaper” (Accessed January 10th, 2024 - http://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2016/03/how-seriously-read-scientific-paper).From a graduate engineering education perspective, Jenkins et al. [17] in their
Athena Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her career in higher education began at Howard University as the first Black female faculty member in the Department of Computer Science. Her professional experience also includes Winthrop University, The Aerospace Corporation, and IBM. She is a graduate of Johnson C. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Paper ID #43790 Smith University (B.S., ’00) and North Carolina State University (M.S., ’02; Ph.D., ’05), becoming the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in computer science at the university and 2019 Computer Science Hall of Fame
that does not have a tangible product as an outcome or answer, and sometimes struggleto relate concepts that, while important, are more theoretical to their intended majors and careers[1]. In the authors’ experiences, foundational engineering courses that cover non-technical skillssuch as problem solving, teamwork, communication, recognition of holistic issues, and otherimportant transferable skills are especially prone to this challenge of engaging students whocome into the discipline expecting engineering to look more like the more concrete math orscience courses they are familiar with from their prior studies. Community engagement projects,also commonly referred to as service-learning projects, are one way that instructors facingsimilar
Diversity-Infused Faculty Professional Development Programs.,” Journal of Higher Education Theory & Practice, vol. 23, no. 11, 2023.[12] S. P. Hundley and C. J. Keith, Trends in assessment: Ideas, opportunities, and issues for higher education. Taylor & Francis, 2023.[13] M. Castañeda-Kessel, I. V. Alarcón, and R. Berke, “Research Development & Early-Career Faculty: Catalysts of Change for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM,” The Journal of Research Administrators, vol. 54, no. 2, p. 105, 2023.[14] S. E. Zappe, T. A. Litzinger, S. Cutler, and I. Esperragoza, “Work-in-Progress: A Faculty Development Response to Integration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into the Engineering Curriculum
Support for Blind or Low-Vision (BLV) Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) LearnersAbstractThere is a growing, yet relatively limited body of research exploring the experiences of learnerswith disabilities in introductory electrical and computer engineering (ECE) education. With theproven importance of introductory ECE education in influencing students’ undergraduateinterests and future career prospects in technology, the inaccessibility of the field to learners withdisabilities poses an inequitable access barrier that further marginalizes these learners, oftenpreventing them from exploring the field in the first place. In particular, as ECE largely relies onvisual cues for designing, building, testing, and debugging
aprofessional engineer. It’s first fundamental canon to “Hold paramount the safety, health, andwelfare of the public” (NSPE, n. d.) informed their decision making when navigating anunethical directive or request. Rather than serving merely as a symbol of good engineering practice, the NSPE Code ofEthics and other written standards provide the raw material necessary for professional engineersto form an identity, often coming to life through application to case studies. Participants sharedmemories of case studies they had learned about early in their career that helped them determinehow they wanted to be perceived as a professional engineer. In reference to the ChallengerDisaster, which was among a few frequently-cited case studies, Zac shared