summer science and engineering club for children thatshe led, and—most especially—her work with HCPS in the SySTEmic Project (see Table 4). TheNDRP project involved working with a school district to provide EiE PD for teachers, gatherstudent and teacher data during the school year, and offer follow-up PD sessions to get teacherfeedback after instruction. HCPS was an eligible district and a natural choice for the first authorgiven the work that had already begun with the Workforce One Maryland Grant. A formalHCPS-EiE-TU partnership emerged, in which EiE provided additional support for PD, materials,curriculum, and the author’s time. The NDRP project was critically important in enabling the SySTEmic Project to haveenough funding to complete
. Over the past 18 years, more than 700 educators and 60,000 students havebeen impacted by the program, which features integration of engineering designchallenges into other disciplines of learning from literature to science and mathematics toart. For the past 12 years, DTEACh has focused on teaching automation and controlconcepts with robotics as the medium. This paper describes an evaluation of recentmodifications to the institute implementation and advancements in the designmethodology. In particular, changes to the institute feature: (1) contextualization of thedesign problems within the 21st Century Engineering Grand Challenges; and (2)increased focus on the pedagogy of design-based teaching and learning. These changeswere implemented in
entry to describe the digital systems. The two most widely used HardwareDescription Languages in industry are VHDL (Very High Speed Integrated Circuit HardwareDescription Language) and Verilog (Verifying Logic). Although most traditional electrical andcomputer engineering programs have updated their curriculum to include topics in hardwaredescription language and programmable logic design (FPGA/CPLD), two-year and four-yearelectrical engineering technology programs have fallen behind and are moving slowly in updatingtheir curriculum. To effectively meet the next generation’s workforce needs, the electrical andcomputer engineering technology curriculum must be current, relevant, and teach technology thatis widely used in industry. To meet this
as evidenced through several requests received by the program (after thePACK Expo) for student interns and graduates for full time jobs.Summary The Industry-Education partnership resulted in the followings: 1) a new BS degreeprogram in Mechatronics Engineering Technology program, 2) formation of an active advisoryboard to advise, and help sustain the new degree program, 3) integral partnership with thenational professional society, 4) state of the art mechatronics laboratory, 5) A knowledge andresource center, 6) two federal grants in support of the mechatronics curriculum and workforcedevelopment, and 7) students success at the national design competitions.References1. US Department of Labor DOL (2009) http://www.careeronestop.org
engineering is an emerging area that is inherentlymultidisciplinary [2-4].There is a need to better understand how complex systems can achieve both short-termcontinuity and long-term ecological integrity. As we move to a more carbon-constrained world,businesses will ultimately have to meet customer needs in a way that generates fewer carbonemissions. Therefore, it is essential to bridge current engineering education to sustainableproduct design, manufacturing, and processes, which requires new curriculum development,research, and manufacturing experiences, as presented in this paper.This paper presents the approach used at our institution to integrate sustainability engineeringcontent into the engineering curriculum at our university and to
commonsections of an engineering and mathematics course while also integrating the curriculum of thesecourses through regular assignments that utilize the content of both courses and Problem-BasedLearning projects which apply theory to real-world problems.The WTAMU Model for Engineering Learning CommunitiesWest Texas A&M University (WTAMU) began its engineering learning community program infall 2007 through funding provided by the National Science Foundation Science TechnologyEngineering and Mathematics Talent Expansion program. The goal of this program was toincrease retention of first year engineering majors by (1) creating a community of learners thatwould form study groups early in their academic career; and (2) integrating of the
Institute for MetalworkingStandards (NIMS) certified. The PMT has four full time faculty, an extensive machine tool laboratorywhich includes all traditional and CNC machining equipment, and CNC wire and plunger EDMequipment. Restructured entire machine tool curriculum to better align with the VIP model.Keene State College Partner Sustainable Product Design Polycom linkKeene, & Innovation (SPDI) Curriculum developmentNew Hampshire Modeling & Industrial and integration of Design curriculum into Rapid Prototyping
Science Foundation, 2.1–2.48.7 Hursh, B., P. Haas, & Moore, M. (1983). An interdisciplinary model to implement general education. Journal of Higher Education, 54, 42–49.8 Newell, W.H. (1990). Interdisciplinary curriculum development. Issues in Integrative Studies, 8, 69–86.9 Newell, W.H., & Green, W.J. (1982). Defining and teaching interdisciplinary studies. Improving College and University Teaching, 30, 23–30.10 National Academy of Engineering (2005).Educating the engineer of 2020: Adapting engineering education for the new century. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.11 Lattuca, L.R., L.J. Voigt & Fath, K.Q. (2004). Does interdisciplinarity promote learning? Theoretical support
participate in formal professional development (PD) activities that exposeteachers to robotic design activities which can be integrated into classroom practicesconstructively. Well-trained teachers, along with an appropriate educational philosophy,curriculum, and learning environment are critical to the successful integration of LEGOMindstorm robotics in the classroom. Based on this principle, in 2009, NASA awarded Georgia Tech a contract to developonline professional development (PD) courses for STEM teachers. One goal of this project is tosupport teachers’ professional development through an online curriculum designed to enableteachers to learn skills for utilizing robotics concepts in conjunction with the Lego Mindstormkits in math and
them a solid orientation tolibrary research and information literacy in a university setting. The problem is how to createa curriculum that can satisfy all these missions.Academic ConcernsThe engineering department modified its program and created an integrated freshmancurriculum [2,3] to promote a comprehensive learning environment that includes significantattention to student communication skills. The environment also employs this attention as ameans to amplify students’ consciousness of the academic and personal choices they make.There are two main engineering courses that are part of this curriculum: ENGR0011 andENGR0012. The former is a required three-credit programming course with the overall goals
programs there comes a point in completion of the curriculum that astudent’s status changes from an undergraduate student to a graduate student. In almost everycase this happens prior to the student completing all of the undergraduate degree requirements.There are a number of factors that need to be considered as to when this transition occursincluding: scholarship and financial aid needs, undergraduate curriculum completion,undergraduate vs. graduate tuition rates, and external factors.Students in the ACCEND programs are not required to complete a graduate application to beadmitted into the graduate program. To be admitted, students must be in good academicstanding (cumulative gpa of 3.0 or better and no course deficiencies), they must submit
,and systems.3,4 The “beads” or “packaging” used to deliver engineering content generallyfocused on technologies of interest to students, such as cell phones, digital video, water-bottlerockets, and robotics.This conceptual model for analyzing engineering curricula provides insights into the variety ofapproaches and curriculum pathways through which engineering concepts and skills are and canbe delivered in K-12 classrooms, as well as the varied learning objectives of such curricula. Italso provides a glimpse into the types of teacher expertise needed and the challenges encounteredin effectively delivering engineering curricula.Challenges in Integrating Engineering into the ClassroomResearch on the integration of innovative curricula has
three aspects: theprogram overview, central program themes, and the curriculum system through interviews withdirectors of both programs.The results of this paper will present the directors’ outlooks of the ongoing programs in both atheoretical level (program vision and mission), and in an operating level (curriculum). Thereasons for the programs’ similarities and differences will be thoroughly discussed based on abroader and comprehensive international and educational background, in order to obtain a moreclear understanding and more rapid advancement of this kind of programs.IntroductionFirst-year Engineering Honors Programs (FEHPs) provide highly motivated, academicallyexcellent first-year engineering students with a broader, and more enriched
andjustification for the need for energy science PD in Hawaii, a thorough description of the PDcourse format and curriculum is provided. We describe briefly the model for scientific inquiryintegrated into the workshops and then summarize the engineering design process, highlightingthe interrelationships between scientific inquiry and the engineering design process. This servesas the context for the data analysis and final conclusions. The following data sources will bepresented and analyzed: 1) Participant data from surveys pre and post, 2) Workshop guestpresenter data, and 3) Classroom implementation data submitted by teacher PD participants. Alldata is analyzed with an emphasis on assessment of the integration of the engineering designprocess, and the
to varied stake holders, both in written documents and in verbal and graphical Page 22.943.5 presentations.2. Ability to function effectively on an integrated design and construction team including the use of a. Basic design management skills b. Collaborations and knowledge integration c. Effective communication using verbal, written and graphical methods.As the interdisciplinary course has evolved over the last several years, it has exposed a weaknessin the ARCE curriculum that prevents ARCE students from fully participating in and benefitingfrom the course. The ARCE
. Page 22.3.4While somewhat complex, we believe that this integrated, modular course architecture provides asuperior learning experience as compared to traditional approaches.Leadership CurriculumWhile discussions as to whether leadership is an innate skill or can be learned are commonplace1,we have no doubt that students’ leadership skills and characteristics can be significantlyimproved so that they will be more effective professionals.The leadership curriculum consists of two courses: Engineering Leadership (EM260), andHumanistic Perspectives of Engineering Leadership (EM250). As shown in Figure 2, theEngineering Leadership course begins in the first semester with the “Learning to Lead 1”module. Two additional modules, “Learning to Lead 2
2005, the USF President’s Award for Faculty Excellence in 2003, IBM Faculty Partnership Awards in 2000/2001, a National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 1999 and the IEEE MTT Society Microwave Prize in 1996. His current research interests are in the areas of RF micro electromechanical systems, development and application of microwave materials, and integrated circuit design. He has thirteen U.S. patents and over 150 professional journal and conference publications.Jeff Frolik, University of VermontPaul G. Flikkema, Northern Arizona University Paul G. Flikkema received the PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. From 1993-1998 he was an Assistant Professor at the University of
Page 22.1235.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Relationship between Student Competitive Activities and the Entrepreneurial MindsetAbstractThis paper analyzes the effect of student competitive projects as part of their curricular activities.The goal of the analysis is to examine the relationship between these activities and the buildingof entrepreneurial mindset in engineering education. Student competitive projects have been andcontinue to be an integral part the engineering curriculum. Cross disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams are formed to compete in various competitions in our engineering programs.These projects include: Aero Design Competition
Demonstration ProjectThe 2005-2006 Engineering Our Future NJ demonstration project included a pilot componentfocusing on elementary teachers. The goal of this pilot was to assess the impact of engineeringcurricula on student learning and interest in engineering and to investigate classroomimplementation challenges and benefits. In this pilot, the Engineering is Elementary (EiE)curriculum modules were selected to align with many elementary schools’ science curricula.Each EiE module contains lessons that integrate an elementary school science topic with aspecific field of engineering and features hands-on activities that engage students in theengineering design process.In addition to this research, a parallel goal was to create awareness and partnerships
achieve and maintain accreditation, and the constant enlargement of theknowledge base. The second part of the challenge is in helping these educators to learn how bestto integrate these realities into their approach to teaching. If faculty members do not adequatelyunderstand the fundamental changes occurring in the global economic landscape, as well as theirimportance6, these topics will not be incorporated into the curriculum and may even be activelydenied their place in the curriculum development process. Many faculty members have not hadexposure to these topics in their educational or professional background. This is perhaps truer ofacademics who have not worked in industry.Through the KEEN Innovators program at Baylor University, selected
provided to students either byestablishing freestanding courses in engineering ethics or by integrating ethics across thecurriculum. Service learning can also provide help students to understand the impact of theirengineering work to help others, and it is a very effective way to teach students aboutengineering ethics.Whichever means is used to include engineering ethics in the curriculum, ASEE strongly sharesthe view that it is an essential element in the education of all engineers. Only those who areprepared to recognize their ethical responsibilities and to effectively solve ethical problems willbe able to responsibly carry out their roles as agents of technological change
and maintaining a strong reputation of excellence. He has developed a strong track record of teaching effectiveness based on consistently good teaching evaluations, and he has won some departmental awards in this area. Dr. Gonzalez and colleagues from UTPA and Michigan State University were awarded Honorable Mention in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2004 Curriculum Innovation Award competition. Furthermore, his service as an Associate Editor for The IEEE Transactions on Education has provided him with a means of enhancing and maintaining his knowledge on the issues affecting engineering education. In the area of professional achievement, he has been able to obtain over Four Million Dollars in funding
Education, Honolulu, HI.5. Eichhorn K. et al. (2010). “Infusing Communication Skills in an Engineering Curriculum.” Proceedings of the 2010 Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education, Louisville, KY.6. Jernquist, et al. (2007). “Developing an Engineering Writing Handbook – A Case Study.” Proceedings of the 2007 Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education, Honolulu, HI.7. Heibling, J. et al. (2005). “Collaborative Development of an Engineering Style Manual.” Proceedings of the 2005 Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education, Portland, OR.8. Adam, D. and Manion, W. (2005). “When Less is More: Integrating Technical Writing Instruction in a Large
mainstream engineering education andthus even helps to shape the meaning of ABET F. This neglected dimension is care—an active,interpersonal compassion, empathy, or concern for the wellbeing of others—which we argue isnot simply a nice thing for engineers to do in some cases, but, when properly invoked, makes arich, meaningful, and needed contribution to the engineering education endeavor. The paperconcludes with suggestions about how to integrate topics of humanitarian engineering, and thenatural context for care that it brings, into the engineering curriculum.What is Humanitarian Engineering?Humanitarian engineering (HE) can be defined as the application of engineering skills orservices for humanitarian aid purposes, such as disaster recovery or
the ASEE and has earned several awards for excellence in teaching.Dr. Scott E. Grasman, Missouri University of Science & TechnologyDr. Ivan G. Guardiola, Missouri University of Science & Technology Page 22.628.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Enhancing Undergraduate Engineering Education of Lean Methods using Simulation Learning Modules within a Virtual EnvironmentAbstractThis paper highlights the use of an integrated user-centered virtual learning environment throughextensible simulation learning modules that is
Hardware DescriptionLanguages (HDL) and automation based digital design flow to the particular curriculum. Thedemographics of the student population and their immediate careers suggest that most graduates donot pursue graduate studies in computer engineering, nor do they seek employment related to designand manufacture of Integrated Circuit components. However, there have been a few select studentsin recent years who gained employment in areas specialized in development of digital systemsoverlapping into programmable logic devices. The limited skill set instilled upon them was adequatefor them to further their expertise confidently.The primary objective of EET program at this institution has been to provide a broad skill set tograduates to work in
-throughput chemical/biologicalassays.Teaching / Education InterestsIn addition to microfluidics research, we are also interested in the aspect of microfluidicseducation, especially when we notice that from the microfluidics technology industry (especiallyin California) there is a need for chemical engineers with related skills, such as microfluidic chipdesign, microfabrication, optical imaging, and programming languages for instrument controland data analysis. However, our current curriculum at CSULB does not provide our studentstraining for these skills as an integrated module. To address this, we initiated a coursedevelopment project for two new elective courses, Introduction to Microfabrication andmicrofluidics Technology and Microfluidics
field in college.I think learning engineering in theK-12 curriculum would add an extra .714 2.45 1.042burden to my children’s learning.a Values reported in mean are based on a 5-point scale (5: strongly agree; 4: agree; 3: neutral; 2:disagree; 1: strongly disagree)b Standard deviationII. Between group comparisonsAfter the factor analysis, we examined differences in parents’ perceptions of and familiaritywith engineering depending on their demographic characteristics. If a variable, such asgender, had two levels, we used independent-samples t-test with a significance level of 0.05to compare two groups. Otherwise, if a variable had more than three levels, we used one-wayANOVA
their undergraduate engineering curricula, and extensively shared their results with the engineering education community. He co-created the Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering and Mathematics at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, which was recognized in 1997 with a Hesburgh Award Certificate of Excellence. He has authored or co-authored over 70 papers on engineering education in areas ranging from curricular change to faculty development. He is collaborating on NSF-supported projects for (i) renewal of the mechanics of materials course, (ii) improving preparation of students for Calculus I, (iii) systemic application of concept inventories. He is currently an ABET Program Evaluator and a
engineering education community. He co-created the Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering and Mathematics at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, which was recognized in 1997 with a Hesburgh Award Certificate of Excellence. He has authored or co-authored over 70 papers on engineering education in areas ranging from curricular change to faculty development. He is collaborating on NSF-supported projects for (i) renewal of the mechanics of materials course, (ii) improving preparation of students for Calculus I, (iii) systemic application of concept inventories. He is currently an ABET Program Evaluator and a Senior Associate Editor for the Journal on Engineering Education