) monitorchanges in mental models of SETS as students transition from college to industry. To accomplishthese objectives, the research study will take place in three phases. Phase 1 is focused ondeveloping an instrument that measures engineering students’ mental models of SETS and howthese models relate to their design decisions. Phase 2 is not presented here but will involvesurveying a national sample of fourth-year civil and chemical engineering students about theirmental models of SETS when designing their senior capstone projects. The final phase willfollow students from Phase 2 as they transition into the engineering industry to investigate howtheir mental models change during the first six months of employment.This paper is a part of the project’s
the development of 3D Modeling self-efficacy suggestsCAD courses may benefit from including more project-based work. Therefore, instructors couldconsider approaching engineering design or CAD courses through a Project-Based Learning(PBL) setting in the early undergraduate years [20]. Students can apply their CAD skills bycompleting an individual or team-based project (similar to Capstone Design) with only guidanceprovided by the course instructor rather than traditional instruction [20]. As the criteria of PBL isthat the projects be student-driven and realistic, this environment can assist in fostering criticalthinking [20] and provide students with the experiential and practical learning opportunities theydesire [9] for the development of
Using EvaluateUR-CURE and Evaluate-Compete to Provide Student Feedback While Documenting Student Learning Gains Defined by ABET EAC and ETAC Performance IndicatorsAbstractEvaluate-Compete (E-Compete) is a new variant of the EvaluateUR method specificallydesigned for teams of students preparing to participate in engineering/design competitions as partof a capstone course or as an extracurricular activity. In addition to a set of general outcomessuch as communication, problem solving, ability to overcome obstacles, and teamwork,competition-specific outcomes are included based on competition guidelines and rubrics used bycompetition judges. The E-Compete general and competition-specific outcome categories anddefining
Harding and McPherson suggested that over 80 percent ofemployers desire an applicant pool of engineers with fundamental knowledge of finding,applying, and developing standards [2].Our study design is functionally an approach to apply principles of Bloom’s Taxonomy to theeducation of consensus standards. All current standards curricula at the UIC, and most of thatidentified in biomedical engineering education literature [3, 4, 5] focuses on recognition andunderstanding (i.e., the lowest levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy). Capstone design courses mayrequire the incorporation of standards during the design process or verification testing butapproach and standard rigor can be widely varied. Recognition of appropriate standards is quitevaluable for engineers
, methodsand applications of GIS. It also teaches the students basics of tools and techniques for operating software. A couple of freshmen endup with internship opportunities because of this course. The students use GIS for their freshman design project and during their senioryear during their capstone design projects, specifically for generating project site maps. In addition, the GIS skillset can be helpful tothe freshmen in several of their upper-level courses such as water resources, soil mechanics, environmental engineering, geology etc.This is because the GIS database has a huge repository of real-world data such as demographics, environment, geology, hydrology,government, and infrastructures throughout the world.Historically, this course has
. Overall Course and Laboratory Evaluations based on Question No. 1 and Question No. 2Educational Institution No. 2 - Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FLThe lead author was faculty at this institution from Fall 2015 to Spring 2019. She taught multiplecourses which had both laboratory and theory components here. She also taught some courseswhich were only laboratory based and had no theory component, such as capstone project 5courses. All the courses taught at this institution were taught in-person format at undergraduatelevel.This institution had an anonymous end of semester evaluation system till spring 2016, whichcollected student comments on various questions including,“What were the
Engineering Education.Dr. Nicole Lowman, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Nicole Lowman is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo, where they primarily teach technical communication to engineering and computer science undergraduates. Their courses center community-engagement and local justice by grounding writing and communication projects in non-profit organizations in the city of Buffalo. Their research is primarily concerned with rhetorics of race and critical race theory, and their scholarship has been published by Journal of Contemporary Rhetoric and The New Americanist.Kate Haq, University at Buffalo, The State University of New
about green roofs, particularlythe importance of maintenance. Most traditional environmental engineering classes do not covergreen infrastructure or cover it minimally, including green roofs. Typically, the focus in theseclasses is on conventional water and wastewater treatment. Students need to be exposed to greeninfrastructure, including design features, limitations, and benefits before embarking on theircareers.Green roofs also have the potential to build community within the Shiley School of Engineering,as well as promote service learning. Many universities have implemented service learning incourses, particularly in first-year introductory courses and senior capstone design courses16,17,18.One university has implemented a multi-year
(Integrated Design Projects, IDP) and a new integrated EE (Electrical Engineering) and DAQ (Data Acquisition) course sequence [3, 4, 33, 34, 35]. 3. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Helping women and underrepresented minorities feel identified and one with the program was at the heart of our RED project. The initial report from the project’s external evaluator revealed that some female students (anonymized) felt excluded and diminished, occasionally by faculty and staff and sometimes by classmates. Therefore, the program undertook several actions to address DEI in the four areas of change [2]-[6].4. Engineers in Training (EIT): The senior capstone sequence, connecting seniors and the industry, was pivoted
the Pacific. Her research interests are in biomicrofluidics as well as engineering education. Her recent projects have emphasized mentorship of women and underrepresented students and creating engaging learning environments that promote students’ sense of belonging, persistence, and success in engineering.Mary Kay Camarillo, University of the Pacific Mary Kay Camarillo is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of the Pacific in Stockton. She specializes in environmental engineering and has worked on research in the areas of water reclamation, biomass energy, geothermal energy, oil and gas production, watershed modeling, use of technology to study environmental issues, and engineering
Regulations • Safety, Health, and Loss Prevention • Principles of Design • Power and Energy Systems • Supply Chain Management • Systems Engineering • Creative Design • Disasters and Modern Society • Cities and Technology in the Industrial Age • Bioethics • Business & Engineering Ethics • Nature & ReligionC-Tier Courses: • Introduction to Design • Senior Capstone Design • Material Science and Engineering • Design for Manufacturing • Technical Communication • Software Project Management • Six Sigma • Computing in a Global Society • Computational Modeling • Product DesignD-Tier Courses: • Engineering Statistics • Biomaterials • Entrepreneurship and Leadership • Polymer
), and the community at all levels (k12, undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and internationally). A few of these key areas include engineering identity and mindsets, global competencies, failure culture, first year experiences in engineering, capstone design thinking, integrating service and authentic learning into the engineering classroom, implementing new instructional methodologies, and design optimization using traditional and non-traditional manufacturing. She seeks to identify best practices and develop assessments methods that assist in optimizing computing and engineering learning. Dr. Gurganus was one the inaugural award winners of the Diane M. Lee teaching award in 2021 and received an Exemplary Mentor
courses for the new programsand support capstone design projects. Moreover, it will serve as a platform for the development ofstate-of-the-art projects for engineering students. • The proposed laboratory will achieve the following goals and objectives: • Familiarize students with the design, testing, and implementation of emerging technologies desired by local industries. • Evaluate the effect and efficiency of design laboratory experiments. • Introduce the use of test setups emerging in industrial communities, not yet utilized in the undergraduate university environment. • Create a focal point for interdisciplinary learning and present a balance between theoretical and hands-on experience in undergraduate instruction
Black (15%), Hispanic/Latinx (12%), and women (17%) [2].Approximately 62% of veterans are first generation students [3]. With 36% reporting a service-connected disability, post-9/11 veterans have the highest number of service members whoseparate from the military with a disability of any veteran cohort in history [2]. These factors, incombination with technical interests and skills, maturity and life experience, and leadership andteamwork training, make SVSM ideal candidates for supporting engineering education inmeeting workforce demands well into the 21st century [4].1.2 Project Goals and Work PlanThis NSF CAREER project aims to advance full participation of SVSM within higherengineering education and the engineering workforce. The project
are crucial to effective engineeringdesign practice, content related to these skills is rarely included in standard engineering curricula[8]. To address this educational gap, prior work has largely explored how engineering studentsgather information for their design projects. This prior research has identified challenges thatengineering students may encounter with gathering information [9], [10], [11], [12], effectivepractices that engineering students may use to gather information [9], [11], [13], andopportunities to pedagogically support engineering students in gathering information [14].Limited research has explored how engineering students subsequently synthesize or make senseof the information that they have gathered. Studies of capstone
to get patents done, and people are always really excited about trying to get this to commercialization.Students continue to pursue publications of their work, though the primary focus is on the patentas their capstone experience. As the feedback from one completer (above) suggests, studentsmay be involved in more than one research project with more than one leading to patentproposals.Additionally, candidates have specific opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills such asenrollment in courses offered by the College of Business with a focus on entrepreneurship andinnovation including Entrepreneurial Decisions, Entrepreneurial Strategy, Innovation Analytics,Evaluating Entrepreneurial Opportunities, Entrepreneurial
proposal and grant. Seeking guidanceand feedbacks from experienced colleagues, mentors, or grant writing professionals to a rapid startand refine your research proposal can identify areas for improvement, ensure clarity and coherence,and strengthen your funding application.3.5 Capstone Projects and PublicationsEngaging students in capstone projects and facilitating publication opportunities are integral com-ponents of undergraduate-focused research programs. New faculty members involve into the cap-stone projects that integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications, allowing studentsto solve real-world problems and challenges. By providing mentorship, guidance, and supportthroughout the research process, faculty members can empower
curriculum-based course projects and capstone initiatives, which are typicallyinstructor-led and driven by curriculum credits, the SIG program champions extracurricularprojects fueled by student initiative and passion. Its core objective is to entrust and empowerstudents to spearhead ambitious innovation and technology ventures that will shape the future.The program fosters an environment where students are encouraged to translate their innovativeconcepts into tangible solutions, collaborating with peers across various academic disciplineswho share common interests. Figure 1. Bio-inspired robotics SIG: A robotic fish Figure 2. Electric Vehicle SIG: A fully functional designed and built by students that set two Guinness electric vehicle
course is a different type of technical writing course in which the instructor creates contentthrough in-class demonstrations and experiments. Here, students receive feedback both on theprecision and clarity of their writing. In addition, students also receive feedback on highlightingthe most important details.While many proponents of PBL in engineering scaffold major projects as preparation for a finalmajor capstone effort, the course design featured here adopts a more modular approach. EachEngineering Communication (EC) skill is introduced and reinforced through mini-projects,allowing adequate opportunities for students to reflect on their strategy and ultimate performanceand benefit from instructor and peer-based evaluation and feedback
engineering culture? To answer this research question, we look at the engineeringteaming experiences of African American females in a diverse range of engineering disciplines.BackgroundTeams are a necessary and vital aspect of the engineering profession, and the process of teaminghas been studied widely in engineering education research (EER) and beyond [21]–[26]. Thereal-world problems engineers face are interdisciplinary and complex, requiring a group ofindividuals offering different backgrounds and areas of expertise to solve them. As a result,group projects requiring teams have become a staple in engineering curriculum [21]. Examplesof engineering team projects include freshmen design projects to capstone senior design projects,including
Technology from the Technical University of Munich, with specializations in Mechanical Engineering, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Finance. She is also an alumna scholar of the entrepreneurial qualification program at Munich’s Center for Innovation and Business Creation (UnternehmerTUM). Professionally, Nada currently works as a Senior Corporate Strategy Manager at a SaaS company. Her student practical experiences include roles as venture capital investment analyst, startup strategy consultant and entrepreneurial coach, alongside being team lead for innovation projects in the automotive industry.Dr. Helen L. Chen, Stanford University Helen L. Chen is a Research Scientist in the Designing Education Lab in Mechanical
Biomedical Engineering Curriculum AbstractIn response to the growing importance of ethical consciousness in the realm of biomedicalengineering, we present a comprehensive educational initiative designed to seamlessly integrateethics across the entire curriculum. This endeavor involved close collaboration with facultymembers and the provision of summer salary support to develop substantial ethical thinkingexercises within key technical courses, including Modeling Cells and Cellular Systems, ImagingSystems, Instrumentation, Biomaterials, and senior capstone design classes. This initiative, aptlynamed the "Snail Progression of Ethical Instruction," introduces a structured frameworkspanning four years, each
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Programming", Proceedings of the 2022 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, ASEE, 9-11 Feb 2022, Tempe, AZ.[4] Al Atwa, Abdullah, Ian Bumgardner, Mohammed Bushlaibi, Steven Castello, Joshua Erickson, Aleksandr Sergeyev, and Mohsen Azizi. "Capstone Project: PLC Control System with Integrated PID Controller for Control System Optimization," Proceedings of the 2014 IAJC-ISAM International Conference, ISBN 978-1-60643-379-9.[5] Y. Fukuzawa, Z. Wang, Y. Mori and S. Kawamura, "A Robotic System Capable of Recognition, Grasping, and Suction for Dishwashing Automation," 2021 27th International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice (M2VIP), 2021, pp. 369-374, doi: 10.1109
Paper ID #43309Board 181: Work in Progress: Language-based Dual Degree EngineeringProgram: Increasing Women in Engineering?Dr. Jorge Ivan Rodriguez-Devora, University of Georgia Dr. Rodriguez serves as the industry capstone project coordinator for the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia. He is a faculty member of the School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering.David Emory Stooksbury, University of Georgia I am an atmospheric scientist with a background in agriculture, astrophysics, and applied statistics that turned up in an engineering program. My major engineering education
approaches to teaching ethics. For many years, these programshave included an engineering ethics course as part of the first-year general education curriculum.Typically, the course covers normative ethical theories, a code of ethics, and three famous casestudies: The Challenger Disaster, SDI: A Violation of Professional Responsibility, and GilbaneGold. Students are assessed based on their report-writing skills, a method that can disadvantageinternational students. Additionally, senior students are expected to evaluate the ethical issues intheir capstone project designs. However, the generic approach to teaching ethics often results inless student engagement and superficial learning [11]. Graduating students are expected topossess in-depth knowledge
toengage with their data or design artifacts using the reasoning questions. These interactionsinvolving peers or mentors (including graduate students, post-docs, and faculty) prompt thenecessary reasoning and offer guidance on additional aspects the team should consider duringtheir design process. Therefore, the framework's strength lies in its pedagogical value ofempowering students to think holistically about their designs and engage in meaningfuldiscussions with their peers.In a formal setting, final design presentations, demos, capstone projects, or posters can beevaluated using tools derived from the framework such as the Design review conversation &coaching tool shown in Appendix A. Alongside guidance from mentors to introduce
Paper ID #43848Board 19: Work in Progress: Towards Self-reported Student Usage of AI toDirect Curriculum in Technical Communication CoursesKavon Karrobi, Boston University Kavon Karrobi is a Lecturer in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, as well as the Manager of the Bioengineering Technology & Entrepreneurship Center (BTEC) at Boston University. As a Lecturer in BME, Kavon teaches and mentors students in courses on biomedical measurements, analysis, and instrumentation. As Manager of BTEC, Kavon provides guidance, training, and mentorship of student projects that use BTEC ranging from student-initiated
. As a capstone, teachers developed research projects synthesizing this interdisciplinarycontent with their own interests and background. As a result, the teachers have submitted severalposters with abstracts to the 2024 ACM SIGCSE and IEEE ISEC conferences and will bedelivering grant-related lessons in their classes during the current academic year.1 Introduction and MotivationDeveloping and understanding data fluency is increasingly important given the rapid changesrelated to living, learning, and working in the knowledge society of the 21st century. Meeting thiscommitment requires well-prepared teachers with proper support, including tools and resources,and yet, professional development and teacher preparation around data fluency is spotty
populations.Dr. Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati Dr. Sheryl Sorby is currently a Professor of STEM Education at the University of Cincinnati and was recently a Fulbright Scholar at the Dublin Institute of Technology in Dublin, Ireland. She is a professor emerita of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering MecProf. Teri J Murphy, University of Cincinnati Dr. Murphy is a professor in the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Cincinnati.Dr. Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University Betsy M. Aller is a retired associate professor in engineering management and manufacturing. At Western Michigan Univ., she coordinated and taught capstone design courses for 20 years, and developed courses in sustainability