six individual skillmodules covering skills such as dependability, responsibility, independence, persistence,integrity, and ethics. The main goal is to create multiple opportunities to teach and reinforcesoft skills within the regular technical curriculum in the high schools. This paper discussesthe integration of the soft skills modules into the technical curriculum developed viaexamples, and outlines its potential uses in this engineering department’s curriculumincluding its manufacturing engineering program. The paper concludes with a discussion ofthe implementation of this project and provides some preliminary feedback from theparticipating high schools and reflections of the authors. It also includes future workopportunities such as
acquire in each area, and an ability to integrate innew topics that keeps pace with advances of the technology that are relevant to the needs of localand regional industries. One such area of the curriculum is CAD/CAM and CNC. In this paper wewill review some important advances in technology in this area that are being integrated into amanufacturing engineering curriculum. These include CAM part programming using sophisticatedtool path generation capabilities that promote high speed and high efficiency machining,programming multi-axis machining operations, the use of various measurement techniques toquantify variation and efficiency of CNC operations, and the use of advanced simulation andverification techniques to develop insight into and
fabricated partsCurriculum Development: On-ground, Online, HybridCurriculum development in the context of AM education is a multifaceted process that hasadapted dynamically to the diverse learning needs of students. A well-developed curriculum is amust for a successful delivery of AM content modules [20]. In the traditional on-ground setting,educational institutions have tailored their curricula to provide comprehensive AM instruction,integrating theoretical foundations with practical hands-on experiences in physical laboratorysettings [21]. This approach ensures the acquisition of fundamental knowledge and thedevelopment of essential skills. In contrast, online education in AM has flourished in recentyears, catering to a global audience seeking
Paper ID #42268Alumni Engagement and Mentoring Integrated in the Chemical EngineeringCurriculumDr. Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh Joaquin Rodriguez is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh since 2018. He received his bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Simon Bolivar (Caracas, Venezuela), MSc. and PhD in the same discipline from the University of Pittsburgh (1990-92). He developed his expertise in thermal cracking processes and advanced materials (cokes, carbon fibers) from oil residues, and became a business leader for
University Dr. Courtney Pfluger is an Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University. In 2011, began as an Assistant Teaching Professor in First-year Engineering Program where she redesigned the curriculum and developed courses with sustainability and clean water themes. In 2017, she moved to ChE Department where she has taught core courses and redesigned the Capstone design course with inclusion pedagogy practices. She has also developed and ran 9 faculty-led, international programs to Brazil focused on Sustainable Energy. She has won several teaching awards including ChE Sioui Award for Excellence in Teaching, COE Essigmann Outstanding Teaching Award, and AIChE Innovation in ChE Education Award. She also
, 2024 Sociotechnical Integration as Programmatic Foundation in Engineering: Curriculum Design and ABET Assessment ProtocolsAbstractEngineering education has faced enduring criticism for being overly focused on the narrowlytechnical dimensions of engineering practice, ill preparing engineering graduates for their futurework. “Sociotechnical” approaches to engineering education have arisen as one category ofresponses to this perceived narrowness. This paper reviews our efforts to situate sociotechnicalintegration as the foundation of our new undergraduate design engineering undergraduate degreeprogram, focusing on how we have cast this foundation in both our program’s curriculum andthrough our ABET assessment protocol design and
is executed, data is collected, stored, and graphed onto an integrated computer system. The computer automatically pulls relevant information from the resulting stress vs strain curve. The young’s modulus in N/mm² was recorded for each test. Fig 7. Dogbone specimen set up in the Universal Testing system for a tensile strength test. Compressive testing uses the Universal Testing System, but applies a force inwardinstead of an outward force. The specimen is
manufacturing engineering in HVAC and Steel Mill. Trisha is currently a Lecturer in the Engineering Studies at Rochester Institute of Technology. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Manufacturing and Mechanical System Integration at RIT.Mark Davis, Rochester Institute of TechnologyDr. Yunbo Zhang, Rochester Institute of Technology Dr. Yunbo Zhang is currently an Assistant Professor in Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Dr. Zhangˆa C™s research focuses on investigating computational methods for advancing design and manufacturingDr. Rui Liu, Rochester Institute of Technology Dr. Rui Liu is currently an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at
Paper ID #42315Reflections on Integrating MATLAB Grader across a Mechanical EngineeringCurriculumDr. Patrick M Comiskey, Milwaukee School of Engineering Patrick Comiskey is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He received his B.S. from that institution and his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago, both in mechanical engineering. His teaching and research interests are in the area of transport phenomena and engineering education.Dr. Prabhakar Venkateswaran, Milwaukee School of Engineering Prabhakar Venkateswaran is an Associate Professor of Mechanical
verification tools: Thie role of education. In The Impact of the 4th IndustrialRevolution on Engineering Education: Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference onInteractive Collaborative Learning (ICL2019)-Volume 2 22, pages 188-200. Springer, 2020.[5] Miroslav Velev. Integrating formal verification into an advanced computer architecture course.In 2003 Annual Conference, 2003.[6] Guido De Caso, Diego Garbervetsky and Daniel Gor. Integrated program verification tools ineducation. Software:Practice and Experience, 43(4):403-418, 2013.[7] Mehran Massoumi and Assim Sagahyroon. ASIC verification: Integrating formal verificationwith hdl-based courses. Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 18(2):269-276, 2010.
1 awarded by the Associated Schools of Construction. She is geared toward modernizing the architecture, engineering, and construction management curricula by integrating VDC/BIM, AI, and other cutting-edge technologies into architecture and engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 An Assessment of Students’ Perceptions in Curriculum Development Integrating Entrepreneurship and STEAM with Designing Green (Bio-inspired) RoofsSTRUCTURED ABSTRACTCONTEXT: Over the past several decades, sustainability has reshaped engineering educationand motivated scholars to implement it into academic curricula and research. Educatingengineering students
Professional Engineer (Alaska), Project Management Professional, LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction, and Envision Sustainability Professional. His research interests include engineering education; infrastructure; sustainable design; and clean, renewable energy. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Integrating Professional Credentialing in Sustainability into Civil Engineering Curriculum: A Case StudyAbstractThe concept of sustainable development rose to prominence with the publication of OurCommon Future as an output of the United Nations’ Brundtland Commission. Recently,increased emphasis on the impacts of climate change and globalization has
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
inequality, ignoring communityquestions and concerns, or failing to consider the consequences of communities when assessingprogram success [14]. The research tested CC with 150 students in two US universities through asurvey consisting of 46 items that capture systems of oppression in civil engineering throughthree indicators (Critical Reflection: Perceived Inequality; Critical Reflection: Egalitarianism;and Critical Action: Sociopolitical Perception). The study highlighted that such an instrumentcan also be used to assess ABET SOs 2 and 4.Baideme et al. conducted an evaluation on how group learning impacted the curriculum andcourses across junior- and senior-level environmental engineering courses at 14 institutions,considering ABET SO 5 which
correlation towards engineering education.The Need for ExplorationThe usage of AI has picked up widespread popularity, causing an uproar in the tech industry in thepast decade. The need for exploration of AI in racing games stems from the potential challenges,development, and education implications associated with its integration [1]. Racing games andsimulators serve as a reliable learning environment for researchers to gather vast amounts of data.This data-driven approach can be used to optimize designs, algorithms, and frameworks that canrelate to the real world, aiding in the development of electric vehicles (EVs) and other AI-relatedprograms [10-13]. Racing games offer a controlled yet dynamic environment for refiningalgorithms. This simulation
Paper ID #42120Navigating the Mystery: An Approach for Integrating Experiential Learningin Ethics into an Engineering Leadership ProgramDr. James N. Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology James Magarian is a Sr. Lecturer with the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership (GEL) Program. He joined MIT and GEL after nearly a decade in industry as a mechanical engineer and engineering manager in aerospace/defense. His research focuses on engineering workforce formation and the education-careers transition.John M. Feiler, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyLeo McGonagle, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Leo McGonagle
require students to understand C (typically learned during junior year) or requirepart of the course to teach coding syntax. In order to introduce robotics and cyber-physicalsystems earlier in the curriculum, we have developed an interface to allow students to remotelycontrol a wireless microcontroller (e.g., Arduino MKR 1010) using MATLAB. This interfacecomprises two halves: 1) a MATLAB class that abstracts UDP commands transmitted over Wi-Fi, and 2) a custom C++ library for receiving, parsing, and responding to commands over UDP,as well as streaming data back to the client. The interface leverages students’ existing knowledgeof MATLAB and bypasses the need for C programming, allowing students to get early exposureto hardware-software
professor at Sichuan University-Pittsburgh Institute, Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Since 2019, she worked as an assistant professor at Mechanical Engineering Department of Union College. Her research interests lie in the area of 2D materials and related devices. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Integrity independent lab into project: A modification made to the materials science Lab curriculum Yijing Y. Stehle,a, * a Department of Mechanical Engineering, Union College, Schenectady, NY 12308, Abstract Traditionally, materials science labs were independent weekly
Paper ID #42901The ICE Faculty Development Program (Integrating Curriculum with EntrepreneurialMindset) – Then and NowDr. Andrew L Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University Andrew Gerhart, Ph.D. is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. He is a Fellow of the Engineering Society of Detroit and is actively involved in ASEE and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He serves as Faculty Advisor for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Chapter at LTU, director of IDEAS (Interdisciplinary Design and Entrepreneurial Applications Sequence), chair of the First
Paper ID #44504Toward an Integrated Framework of Empathy for Users among EngineeringStudent DesignersDr. Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Nicholas D. Fila is an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University. He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. His research interests include empathy, ethics, design thinking, and course design.Dr. Justin L. Hess, Purdue University
Designing an Immersive Robotics Curriculum with Virtual RealityVirtual Reality (VR) has emerged as a transformative educational tool, especially after the shiftto distance-learning, offering immersive and interactive learning experiences in many fields. Inthe field of robotics education, VR presents a promising avenue for enhancing pedagogy,providing students with a unique opportunity to program, simulate, and interact with roboticsystems in virtual environments [1]. As the demand for robotics skills continues to grow inindustries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare, the integration of VR into roboticseducation becomes increasingly pertinent.This work-in-progress aims to address this need by presenting the development of a curriculummodule
, developing, integrating, and teaching STEM programs for K-12 students through university outreach.Dr. Michael A. de Miranda, Texas A&M University Professor, Reta Haynes Endowed Deanship, Dean School of Education and Human Development. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. USA ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Novel Curriculum for an Engineering Degree in STEM Education and Teacher PreparationAbstractWith the rapid development in science and technology and their impact on the global economy,there has been a pressing need for an evolution in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) education for K-12 students. STEM labs and activities
in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, UK, Finland, and USA. He is currently a professor of Mechanical Engineering with Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN, USA. His current research interests include robotics, mechatronics, Internet of Things (IoT), digital manufacturing, automatic robotic processing, and enterprise information systems. He has published 6 research books and over 180 journal publications in these fields. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 An Enhanced Learning Method Used for Datapath Design Topics in Computer Engineering Curriculum Tingjun Lei1 , Timothy Sellers1 , Chaomin Luo1 , Gene Eu Jan2 , and Zhuming
assessment to evaluate itseffectiveness. This endeavor is an effort to further enhance our existing RBE curriculum’sexcellence and adapt to the changing landscape of robotics engineering education while inspiringexisting and future RBE departments in their creation of a curriculum.IntroductionThe Robotics Engineering (RBE) program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) stands out asa leader of innovation and practical learning in the realm of engineering education. Renowned forits project-based and programming-intensive curriculum, the RBE program is meticulouslydesigned to not only impart theoretical knowledge but also to ensure hands-on, experientiallearning. Central to this curriculum are core courses such as Introduction to Robotics (RBE1001
Paper ID #43059Effects of Integrating Computational Tools into an Introductory EngineeringMechanics CourseWayne Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Wayne Chang is an assistant teaching professor in the Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He received his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. His current engineering education research interests include cross-course teaching tool development, implementation, and integration into curriculums.Seung Woo Ok, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignProf. Matthew West
Paper ID #41335Project-Based Learning and Industry Collaborations to Integrate ProcessSafety in an Undergraduate Chemical Engineering LaboratoryDr. Carlos Landaverde Alvarado, University of Texas at Austin Carlos Landaverde-Alvarado is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds a PhD and MEng degree in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech, an MBA from Boston University, and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Ca˜nas (UCA) in El Salvador. His research focus is on understanding how students learn
Paper ID #41055Implementing PackML in the Engineering and Technology CurriculumDr. Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest Dr. Maged B.Mikhail, Assistant Professor, Mechatronics Engineering Technology Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, August 2013. Dissertation title: aˆ CDevelopment of Integrated Decision Fusion Software System ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Implementing PackML in the Engineering and Technology CurriculumAbstractPackML (Packaging Machine Language) is an automation standard widely
engineering programs, it is transformed into an application-heavy curriculum in engineering technology degrees.However, this is not to suggest that there is a clear demarcation between engineering andengineering technology curricula in terms of their theory vs. application focus. Engineeringcurricula include several application-based elements in the form of laboratory courses, courseprojects, and capstones. Similarly, engineering technology curricula include several theory-basedcourses such as calculus and physics. The difference lies in the fact that engineering curriculagenerally tend to be more toward the engineering science side of the application vs. theoryspectrum, and engineering technology curricula tend to me more on the application end
the microprocessors into the curriculum has provided a platform for hands-onlearning in classes that are more traditionally lecture based. Currently, Arduinos are sometimesintroduced in a sophomore level circuits course. All juniors then use the Arduinos exclusivelyfor interfacing with different sensors and actuators in an Instrumentation Lab course. In thiscourse, the microprocessors allow students to design their own experiments to evaluate sensorsand to complete a final project of their own design. A senior level Automatic Controls coursehas also leveraged the Arduinos to learn about different control methods through severaldifferent hands-on experiments. The microprocessors allow students to easily change the gainsin different types of
scientific method, this progress is quantitatively parameterizedsince evaluation of the enhancement of functional capacity, to the rational engineer, requires anagreed-upon metric. From this understanding, the role of the engineer is linked to the ability toparameterize characteristics and tune them as desired. This approach, which deconstructscomplex physical systems in order to assess and optimize parts of a whole, is limited by theinteractions of the parts and the possibility of integration into the whole. The whole is not alwayseasily deconstructed, but, in the face of these limitations, engineers use their judgement to assesswhat is an acceptable model of the physical system within an acceptable error [16]. In this way,the design of engineered