for modeling and documentation tasks [2]. The overall31 adoption of BIM in the AECO industry stands at nearly 80% [2]. BIM assists industry professionals32 in improving efficiency, reducing errors, and enhancing communications and collaborations in the33 AECO industry [3], [4], [5]. BIM facilitates collaborations among architects, engineers,34 contractors, and other stakeholders by providing a centralized and accessible platform for project35 information [6]. BIM is also utilized for the early detection of clashes or conflicts in the design,36 reducing the likelihood of errors during construction and minimizing the need for costly rework37 [7]. BIM enables the project stakeholders to better understand the design and make
serves as the Faculty Lead of the Humanitarian Engineering Program at The Ohio State University. In this role, he leads high-impact experiential learning programs, conducts engineering education research, and instructs courses related to Engineering for Sustainable Development. He is passionate about developing engineers’ sociotechnical competency to prepare them to address complex global sustainability challengesDr. Kristen Conroy, The Ohio State University Dr. Kristen Conroy has a PhD in Biological Engineering from Ohio State University. Her main area of focus is sanitation. She has worked with partner organization, UNiTED, to teach courses where engineering students focus on collaborative projects in Kpando, Ghana
upon completing the two-semester capstone sequence. Next, the instructors identifiedlearning outcomes, which describe what the students would be expected to know or formally do.This effort was followed by identifying assessment techniques and filling in the course's content.Key aspects of the design mindset which were infused in this new course included: beinginquisitive and open, being empathetic to others’ needs, being accepting of ambiguity,questioning critically, and a proclivity to taking purposeful action.The two instructors involved in this redesign both have experience in the industry of productdesign and development, and aimed to structure the course and project path to reflect many ofthe practices that designers and engineers might
) research. One promising approach toincrease diversity of undergraduates in STEM disciplines focuses on communicating culturallyvalued outcomes of the research being conducted (Estrada et al., 2016). We aim to develop abetter understanding of how to support communication of the broader impacts and societalbenefits of research conducted within an National Science Foundation (NSF) funded engineeringresearch project. The main impact of this work is intended to be an increase in representationaldiversity in STEM through imparting the meaningfulness of research to URM students. Keywords: broader impacts, diversity, STEM, societal benefitsBROADER IMPACTS & SOCIETAL BENEFITS
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
actively involved in community services of offering robotics workshops to middle- and high-school girls. Her research interests include dynamics and system modeling, geometry modeling, project based engineering design, and robotics in manufacturing, artificial intelligent in manufacturing, and engineering education.Yusuf Eid, Wentworth Institute of Technology Yusuf Eid received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology. Throughout his time at Wentworth, he studied various subjects focusing on stress and strain analysis as well as simulation-based design. Yusuf also participated in various internships throughout his time at Wentworth, including project management and manufacturing roles
Careers in Rural Middle SchoolsAbstractThis paper explores lessons learned about the developing and sustaining high-quality industrypartnerships during a NSF Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers(ITEST)-funded community-based engineering design course centered on advancedmanufacturing. The three-part course for underrepresented middle school students in rural NClaunched in 2020 and has served over 100 students to date. The project aims to allow studentsand teachers the opportunity to explore the full range of STEM advanced manufacturing careeroptions available in their local community. Students learned STEM content as well as technicaland job essential (soft) skills necessary for future employment; while, teachers boosted
student-generated soft robotics modules to impact the learning andinterest in soft robotics of both the students designing the modules and the students participatingin the modules once they are developed. Our project leverages a course structure called‘engineering clinics’, which are modified versions of capstone design experiences. Within clinics,third and fourth-year students engage in team-based projects with faculty or industry mentors. Theten students in our clinic were split into three teams and tasked with 1) surveying existing softrobotics designs and applications, 2) creating a soft robot prototype, and 3) designing a learningactivity around their prototype. At the end of the semester, student module designers were askedto self-report
Education & Innovation at Texas A&M. Her education research interests are in active learning, inclusive teaching, inclusive teaching, project-based learning, and communities of practice.Hillary E. Merzdorf, Texas A&M University College of Engineering ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Student-Led Ethics Deep Dive, Discussion, and Content Generation Ethics Assignment in Computer Science & Engineering CapstoneAbstractAs senior capstone design represents the culmination of the knowledge and understanding gainedthroughout the four-year degree program, it has significant prominence in ensuring that wegraduate ethical and professional engineers. We implemented a
Professor and Director of Engineering program at Simpson University. His teaching interests are in statistical quality control, manufacturing processes, engineering/project management, engineering economy and production and operations analysis. His research interests are in sustainable manufacturing, entrepreneurially minded learning and project based learning approaches in educationDr. Lisa Bosman, Purdue University Dr. Bosman holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering. Her engineering education research interests include entrepreneurially minded learning, energy education, interdisciplinary education, and faculty professional development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024
applied to two case studies. In theeducationally-focused CE case study, a senior capstone design course in environmentalengineering worked on a project defined by a community partner. The rubric did a good jobrevealing where improvements in the project could have been realized and demonstrating that thenon-profit facilitator was instrumental in engaging the community. In the second case study, acommunity sub-contracted an academic partner to explore residential indoor air quality. Theproject was at a higher level of the rubric for most criteria compared to the educationally-focusedcase study. Use of the rubric at the start of a project will open important conversations, therebycontributing to the community and academic partners more fully meeting
approval from twelve countries [4].This highlightsthe need for global engineering leadership competencies that can enable graduate engineers tocollaborate with diverse stakeholders across disciplines, geographical locations and cultures towork on complex global problems. Hence, engineering accreditation and research fundingorganizations have mandated that futures graduates develop global engineering leadershipcompetencies including global perspectives, multidisciplinary teamwork, and complexcollaboration skills that can enhance employability [5][6].Conventional pedagogical approaches by engineering institutions for incorporating engineeringleadership education comprise of experiential service-learning projects, problem-based learning
electrical and computerdisciplines. The goal of this paper is to utilize the Pico W as an inexpensive alternative to the dataacquisition hardware used for lab projects in electrical and computer engineering and engineeringtechnology programs. First, lab projects are shown to introduce students to MicroPython (a smallsubset of the Python standard library), Thonny (the software development environment for writingPython code and downloading it to the Pico W), and API functions for peripheral control. Examplesinclude LED control, analog input, OLED display, and a web server. Then, data acquisition projectsare shown to illustrate the design of measurement systems. These include the design of atemperature measurement system and a digital voltmeter system
Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma. His research focuses on diverse areas such as: D ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Serious Games in Computer Engineering EducationAbstractThe purpose of a capstone design project course is to provide graduating senior students with theopportunity to demonstrate understanding of the concepts they have learned during their studies.As with many computer science and engineering programs, students of the computer engineeringprogram at Utah Valley University (UVU) conclude their degree programs with a semestercapstone design experience. The intent is for students to utilize competencies developed in thefirst
activity or tool for statics. While thestudents were encouraged to develop something that might be adopted in future offerings ofstatics, the authors’ main goals were for the students to enhance their own understanding of astatics concept through the curriculum development process and gain a deeper appreciation forthe challenges of designing effective curricula. At the beginning of a summer 2023 offering of mechanics of materials, five studentswere assigned a project to choose a statics concept that they previously struggled with andbrainstorm ways they would want that concept taught to themselves knowing what they knownow. The mechanics of materials instructor interviewed each student individually early in theterm using a semi-structured
Paper ID #42898Board 274: Exploring Problem-Solving Experiences in Autism-Inclusion SchoolsUsing Photovoice: A Collaborative Data Collection ProcessMs. Kavitha Murthi, New York University I am pursuing my doctoral studies at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development in the Department of Occupational Therapy. I work with Vice Dean Kristie Patten on a National Science Foundation (NSF) project titled ”Developing Abilities and Knowledge for Careers in Design and Engineering for Students on the Autism Spectrum by Scaling Up Making Experiences.” Through this project, I intend to explore the impact of
[3]. This previous work focuses on the how-to parts ofconvening the task force, determining goals, and describing challenges. In this paper, we focuson two specific efforts within the DEI Task Force: a DEI Scholars Program, and a DEI ElectiveOption which is an outcome of the DEI Scholars Program.The DEI Task Force regularly convenes to tackle immediately pressing DEI issues within thedepartment and to develop a longer-term plan for improvement and change for all mattersrelating to DEI [website link]. Every semester the makeup of the DEI Task Force changes as newDEI Scholars join, others graduate, and faculty and staff are added. This evolution of the TaskForce itself has led to an evolution of the type of projects we address and also the way
research question, “What are the industry perspectiveson assessed strengths and challenges related to professional and engineering design skills ofbioengineering seniors?”Building on prior coursework, the senior design capstone experience provides students with theopportunity to apply concepts and develop important skills necessary for transition to theirprofessional careers. In the bioengineering undergraduate programs at the University ofCalifornia San Diego, the senior design experience culminates with an event calledBioengineering Day (BE-Day), in which senior students present posters on their design project.Students have the unique opportunity to interact one-on-one with industrial professionals todiscuss their projects. After visiting with
, like civil engineering, are undergoing atremendous transformation with the emergence of newer technological solutions. The majority ofthese solutions require operational convergence, placing a heavy demand on the academiclearning process to ensure that graduates possess the skill transferability required at theworkplace. This study examines the transferability of design skills in undergraduate civilengineering students through a longitudinal study conducted at the Kerala TechnologicalUniversity. In particular, the study analyzes the impact of freshmen Design and Engineeringcourse on the transferability skills demonstrated by the same group of students in a senior-yearGroup Project course in the civil engineering program. The findings show that
mbiswas@uttyler.edu 1 psundaravadivel@uttyler.edu2, and aadityakhanal@uttyler.edu3,AbstractEngineering professionals are expected to conduct various methods of communication when theyenter the workforce. Video presentations are emerging as a preferred mode of communication formarketing and employment processes. However, such communication is uncommon for project-based learning (PBL) assignments in engineering education. Engineering professionals areexpected to bring some level of entrepreneurial-minded learning (EML) skills to solve social orcultural problems with responses rather than solutions. Moreover, the latest industry trend showsthe incorporation of video presentations to showcase and pitch entrepreneurial endeavors.However, such
to enter and succeed intoday’s world, many leaders are turning to active learning and in particular to more experientiallearning [1]. Integrating experiences into the curriculum that have been traditionally outsidepresents many opportunities and challenges. Community engaged learning is a type ofexperiential learning that adds benefits of engaging students with underserved communitieslocally or globally. Within engineering, the engagement is typically through design projects [2].Community-engaged design experiences place students and universities or colleges inpartnerships with organizations that address needs of underserved people. These partners may bein the local community, within their region, or international. Together, they identify
scientific concepts and exciting them about the field. Students introduced to this projectwill be exposed to various topics of soft materials, magnetism, and parametric design that interplayin the design of soft robotic systems. This paper presents a “Wacky-Waving-Non-Inflatable-Arm-Flailing-Tube-Man” that undergraduate students can design, build, analyze, and test. The projectcan be tailored as a classroom activity, a laboratory exercise, or a group project. Students willdesign several tests to determine the best design to achieve a tailored flailing configuration. Thetwo major elements of their designs that students will be able to modify include: 1) a selectionamong a subset of provided silicone elastomers that they will select based on their
simulation tools, such as Aurora Solar, Open Distribution System Simulator,REopt, and System Advisor Model (SAM), to analyze system sizes and energy consumptiondata. Through comprehensive techno-economic analyses, the competition project team proposedfourteen solar PV systems with varying production capacities. In aggregate, photovoltaicinterconnection is anticipated to reduce the local utility company's demand by approximately10%. This case study equipped the strategic plan for the university with the solutions required torealize its aspiration of expanding its photovoltaic portfolio. The work performed by thecompetition team at Illinois State University placed second in their district in 2023. This was thethird year of Illinois State University's
efforts to create inclusive classrooms and programming.Dr. Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Bilec is an associate professor in the Swanson School of Engineeringˆa C™s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Bilecˆa C™s research program focuses on the built environment, life cycle assessment, sustainable healthcare, and energy im ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Collaborative Virtual Air Quality Learning Experience with Kakenya’s Dream (Resource Exchange, Diversity) The curriculum we developed for this collaborative project focused on introducing thestudents and instructors to the importance of air quality (AQ), its impacts on
Paper ID #41524Beyond PBL: The Value of Stacking High-Impact PracticesDr. Kimberly Lechasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Kimberly LeChasseur is a researcher and evaluator with the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She holds a dual appointment with the Center for Project-Based Learning and the Morgan Teaching and Learning Center. She holds a PhD in Educational LeadershipDr. Kristin Wobbe, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Co-Author: Kristin Wobbe, PhD Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies Worcester Polytechnic Institute Co-Author: Robert Traver, Ed.D. Undergraduate Studies, Teaching Professor Worcester Polytechnic
and Spring 2023, the issue of redlining was used in two first year civil engineeringcourses to highlight the role of civil engineers in addressing societal issues. In our first semester, firstyear course (CIVE 101 Introduction to Civil Engineering), redlining was addressed as an example of howpolicies affect not only social justice issues but also how and where infrastructure is delivered. Buildingon this introduction to redlining, our second semester first year course (CIVE 102 Geomatics for CivilEngineers) course incorporated work for the Omaha Spatial Justice Project by digitizing georeferencedimages from 1955 to help quantify what was lost in redlined areas of Omaha, Nebraska when USHighway 75 was constructed. Students in both classes
Paper ID #44340Board 84: A Teamwork-based Electrical & Computer Engineering IntroductoryLab CourseDr. Ying Lin, Western Washington University Ying Lin has been with the faculty of the Engineering and Design Department at Western Washington University since September 2010 after she taught for two years at SUNY, New Platz. She received her BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and MS in Applied Statistics.Prof. Todd D. Morton, Western Washington University Todd Morton has been teaching the upper level embedded systems and senior project courses for Western Washington University’s Electronics Engineering Technology
Molecular Biology and Genetics, and a PhD in Developmental Neurobiology from Universitat Aut`onoma de Barcelona (UAB). Dr. Mart´ı-Subirana graduated and did postdoctoral work at UAB and later at Northwestern University and the University of Iowa College of Medicine focused on the role of glial cells during neuronal migration, and on genes and transcription factors that specify neuronal fate. As a STEM-CURE (NSF award 1832543) faculty, her responsibilities include introducing research projects in the undergraduate courses she teaches with a focus on improving STEM and STEM-related workforce skills and preparedness. Dr. Mart´ı-Subirana also holds an MA in English and American Literature from Arizona State University; she
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory courses. In addition, Dr. Ayala has had the opportunity to work for a number of engineering consulting companies, which have given him an important perspective and exposure to the industry. He has been directly involved in at least 20 different engineering projects related to a wide range of industries from the petroleum and natural gas industry to brewing and newspaper industries. Dr. Ayala has provided service to professional organizations such as ASME. Since 2008 he has been a member of the Committee of Spanish Translation of ASME Codes and the ASME Subcommittee on Piping and Pipelines in Spanish. Under both memberships, the following Codes have been translated: ASME B31.3, ASME
several large-scale interdisciplinary research projects focused on institutional environments and STEM identity development are sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Kapor Center. In recent years, she was selected as an Early Career Awardee and Faculty Fellow with the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) and a NASPA Emerging Faculty Leader. She also received the Barbara Townsend Early Career Scholar Award by the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC) and gave the distinguished ASHE-CAHEP Barbara Townsend Lecture. To learn more about her current projects, visit http://sarahlrodriguez.com/Taylor Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University