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
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
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
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
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
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
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
, 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
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 #42470Board 1: Empowering Underrepresented Minority Students in One AviationProgram: Integrating a National Airport Design Competition into the CurriculumDr. Yilin Feng, California State University, Los Angeles Yilin Feng is an assistant professor at California State University, Los Angeles. She received her Ph.D. degree from Purdue University. Her research interest is in airport simulation, operation, and management. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Empowering Underrepresented Minority Students in One Aviation Program
and faculty.The insights presented in this study offer valuable guidance for educators and industryprofessionals seeking to seamlessly embed data science into the chemical engineering curriculumand better prepare students for a data-centric industry.This paper provides a comprehensive overview of interview development, data distribution, andkey findings. It underscores the urgency of further research to enhance the integration of datascience in the CHE curriculum and the essential role of preparing students for an industry thatincreasingly relies on data analytics and computational techniques.IntroductionThe integration of data science in chemical engineering is a rapidly evolving field, with a focuson data management, statistical and machine
Paper ID #43307Career Readiness: Integrating NACE Career Competencies in engineeringcoursesProf. Ryan C Cooper, University of Connecticut Professor Ryan C. Cooper is an Assistant Professor-in-Residence at the University of Connecticut in the Mechanical Engineering Department. Professor Cooper teaches a number of core mechanical and manufacturing courses. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Career Readiness in the classroom: Integrating NACE Career CompetenciesAbstractThis study investigates the early outcomes of incorporating the National Association of
Mechatronics Actuator Education Platform for Active Learning CurriculumAbstractThis paper discusses the design and construction of a multi-actuator, open-source educationplatform to enhance undergraduate mechatronics laboratory curriculum experience in the topicarea of actuator technologies. Utilizing hands-on learning as the primary pedagogical approach,students gain applied knowledge in mechatronics by fostering the development of criticalengineering skills. The proposed laboratory curriculum encompasses an all-in-one mechatronicsactuator test platform for the study of fundamental actuator technologies, including a directcurrent brushed motor, stepper, and radio control servo motor that is generally taught in anundergraduate mechatronics
, 2024Strengthening Disaster Resilience Through Diaspora Engagement: A Study on Integrating Diaspora Communities into Engineering Education AbstractsIntegrating resilience into disaster management and harnessing the potential of diasporacommunities in engineering education curriculum is pivotal in equipping future engineers totackle the intricate challenges posed by disasters and their ramifications on diaspora populations.The construction industry has long grappled with a scarcity of skilled labor, which becomesespecially pronounced in the aftermath of disasters during the reconstruction phase. In theaftermath of a natural disaster, the active engagement of diaspora communities within socialnetworks can serve
-stackdevelopment. The recommendations led to the development of a new course that providesstudents with a comprehensive full-stack training with an integrated understanding of thechallenges of software development lifecycles.The faculty-wide focus on data and machine learning aligned well with the addition of a requiredcourse on machine learning for software engineers. The new course introduces students toimportant topics in machine learning and data science, therefore leaving room for more advancedtechnical electives that could introduce topics such as deep learning or reinforcement learning.Removal of existing content:The addition of curriculum content also meant that some existing content would need to beremoved to balance student workload while
. 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
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
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
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
. 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
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
,understanding and use of nuclear data is extremely important. Nuclear data “impacts design,efficiency and operation of advanced reactors and security applications” [4]. Data analytics playsa crucial role in increasing safety, reliability, and economic viability [4][5].However, the current K-12 and higher education curricula are lacking in data analytics especiallyfor nuclear energy and security. Hence, there is an urgent need to explore innovative approachesin order to integrate data analytics skills into pipeline building to strengthen the future workforcein those areas.In this paper, a pilot study that includes the strategies and practice to integrate data analytics intosummer enrichment programs in nuclear energy and security hosted at Alabama A&
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