Longitudinal Evaluation of a GIS Laboratory in a Transportation Engineering Course”, Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education & Practice, 137(4), 2011, pp. 258-266.6. Byrne, B.M. (2001).”Structural Equation Modeling with AMOS. Basic Concepts, Applications, and Programming”, Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers, 2008.7. Cho, M.H. “Online Student Orientation in Higher Education: A Developmental Study”, Educational Technology Research and Development, 60(6), 2012, pp. 1051-1066.8. Chyung, S.Y., Moll, A.J. and Berg, S.A. “The Role of Intrinsic Goal Orientation, Self-Efficacy, and E-Learning Practice in Engineering Education, The Journal of Effective Teaching, 10(1), 2010, pp. 22-37.9
consultants the significance of theircontributions to the success of the project.AcknowledgmentThe authors wish to acknowledge the ISAT 306 Section 1 students who participated in thiscourse case study, ISAT Department for providing laboratory and funding support. In addition,we would like to thank the two TAs, John Catron and Hunter Grenfell, Dr. Benton (the unofficialadvisor), Mr. Joe Rudmin (Lab Technician) and numerous online community sites. The entireclass would like to recognize the unique and crucial contributions of “the glue” (Adam Maas)without his drive and willingness to help other sub-teams beyond his, the project would not havebeen as successful. In addition, the authors would like to acknowledge Sarah Osorio‟scontributions to initial
of Civil Engineering Courses linked with Leadership Development Civil Engineering Course Academic Year Introduction to Civil Engineering, CIVL 103 Freshman Surveying, CIVL 205Computer Application for Civil and Environmental Engineering, CIVL 210 Sophomore Surveying I Laboratory, CIVL 235 Highway Engineering, CIVL 302 Transportation Engineering, CIVL 305 Engineering Economy, CIVL 314 Junior Professional Sustainability, CIVL 317 Hydrology and Hydraulics, CIVL 321 Reinforced Concrete Design, CIVL 404 Steel Design, CIVL 406 Water and Wastewater Systems, CIVL 408
experientiallearning opportunities for students through the year-round Student Research Program with theAir Force Research Laboratories (AFRL) and AFIT, the Summer Internship Program with AFIT,and through placement at area businesses.AFIT Summer Research ProgramThe AFIT Summer Research Program hosts approximately 50 student contractors each summer;the program is four to five times larger than a typical NSF REU program. All students arerequired to be U.S. citizens, and over 10% are female, which are STEM populations of greatneed. The students are employed by the Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education(SOCHE), which employed nearly 1,000 STEM students in the past 25 years. During this time, aformal assessment tool was not distributed to students to
full-time or 24 months part time of study; 12months for a master's degree by research which normally takes 24 months of study; or 18 monthsfor a relevant doctorate course which normally takes 36 months of study, subject to a review ofthe practical contents of the project or research undertaken. Evidence of the practical aspectsshould be submitted with the application form. For experience gained in academic appointments,emphasis should be given to hands-on applications of practical engineering, such as researchprojects, design of laboratories, industrial consultation, etc.Under the Product Template Route, candidates not fitting into the HKIE normal Membershiproutes will be considered for the Class of Member if their experiences demonstrate that
and equips one to apply that knowledge in appropriate ways.Steve Abram1 says that information becomes knowledge through learning. This could be extended to say thatknowledge becomes wisdom through learning. Learning can use a variety of methods as shown in the pyramidof learning (Figure 1) developed by E. J. Wood of National Training Laboratory, Bethel Maine Campus2. Thepyramid shows various methods of learning and corresponding knowledge retention rates for average students.Merely attending lectures is the least effective method. Self-reading and use of audiovisuals cause increasedretention. Demonstration, discussion, and practice take retention to the next level and teaching provides the bestretention. We believe that effectiveness of
her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Vanderbilt Univer- sity, her M.S. in Electrical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, and her B.S. in Electrical Engineering at Tuskegee University. Her research interests include assessment of instructional methods, laboratory design, collaborative learning, and retention and recruitment issues in engineering education. Page 23.165.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 An Examination of the Relationship of Intellectual Development and Learning Preferences in Electrical and Computer Engineering
government laboratories are equal partners in developing solutions forunmanned systems.Objective 3: Develop and Articulate Unmanned System Requirements and Specifications1. I have knowledge about the current state-of-the-art commercially available unmanned systems.2. I understand how operational needs can translate to the technical requirements of a system.3. I can use a formal engineering design process to generate the specifications and performance measures fromhigh level requirements.4. I can separate the desired functionality from a specific design solution.5. I understand the importance of possessing both technical and operational skills to generate a requirement.6. I appreciate the need for testable or demonstrable requirements.7. I understand
program, all students participate in aworkshop on Puerto Rican cultural scripts. This workshop is addressed to immerse the USstudents in the Puerto Rican culture. In addition; the students participate in a variety of culturaland scientific excursions including international exhibits at the Ponce Art Museum, guided toursof El Yunque National Rainforest; and trips to Old San Juan, the National Astronomy andIonosphere Center Arecibo Observatory, and the research laboratories from the UPRM MarineSciences Department at Isla Magueyes. To complement the experience, the students are alsoexposed to a variety of industrial settings, such as IBM, Hewlett Packard, Stryker Corporation,Amgen, Ethicon, among others. During these plant tours, the company’s
2000.” Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, Portland, Ore., www.nwrel.org/planning/ rna2000.html Accessed Sept. 2005.10. National Science Board, “Science and engineering indicators, 1998.” NSB 98-1, National Science Foundation, Arlington, Va. 1998.11. Russell, J. S., “Mentoring in Engineering,” Leadership and Management in Engineering, January, 2006, pp.34-37.12. Brookfield, S. D., the Skillful Teacher, Jossey –Bass, San Francisco, 1990.13. Shor, I., and Freire, P.A., Pedagogy for Liberation: Dialogues on Transforming Education. Granby, Mass.: Bergin & Garvey, 1987.14. .Moustakas, C., The Authentic Teacher: Sensitivity and Awareness in the Classroom. Cambridge, Mass.: Howard A. Doyle, 196615
Page 23.916.1 laboratories. Gilbuena has an M.B.A., an M.S., and four years of industrial experience including a po- sition in sensor development, an area in which she holds a patent. Her dissertation is focused on the characterization and analysis of feedback in engineering education. She also has interests in the diffusion of effective educational interventions and practices. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Paper ID #7130Dr. Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State UniversityCasey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University Casey J. Ankeny, Ph.D. is a postdoctoral fellow in
and thus may underemphasize approximationskills(13).Attempts to rectify the situation would require research and development and eventuallyinstigating potential changes in curricula and teaching methods.4) Physical modeling and experimentation: Unfortunately, the advent of the computer and itsimpact on teaching engineering has made it easy to produce computer-based models at theexpense of physical models. This fact is behind a general trend of teaching applied engineeringsubjects with minimal students’ involvement with physical set-ups including laboratoryexperiments. Carrying out laboratory experiments and generating experimental data, visiting aproject site, and using pencil and paper to produce a schematic, are gradually fading away
community college students to participate in upper-division university laboratory andcapstone design courses. The third strategy is the development of a research internship programspecifically designed for community college students.Strategy 1: Curriculum Enhancements through Contextualized Teaching and LearningRecently, the California Community Colleges Basic Skills Initiative has identified contextualizedteaching and learning as a promising strategy to actively engage students and improve learning inbasic skills courses and career/technical education.18 Contextualized learning has been defined as a“diverse family of instructional strategies designed to more seamlessly link the learning offoundational skills and academic or occupational content by
as follows: The deformation and wave propagation should be uniform and uniaxial so that the strain rate and compressive stress wave could be determined accurately based on the technique introduced by Kolsky. The maximum strain rate of 5000 should be attained by the apparatus.The design constraints are as follows: Due to limitation of the laboratory space, the apparatus size should be limited to 2 meters in length. Due to budget limitation, the total cost of the prototype should not exceed $1000.Initial Design:As shown in Figure 2, the major components of a generic Split Hopkinson Pressure Barapparatus are as follows: Nitrogen Tank / Compressor is the pressure source that the striker projectile is provided in
members gain an introduction to increasingly relevant STEMprinciples and a foundational knowledge that prepares them to take an educated and active rolein community planning and decision-making.Golden Gate Bridge: An Outdoor ExhibitIn order to demonstrate the ability of public works sites to satisfy cultural curiosity through richvisitor experiences, the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (GGBHTD)partnered with EHDD Architecture, the Consortium of Universities for Research in EarthquakeEngineering (CUREE), the Exploratorium of San Francisco, West Wind Laboratory, LightHousefor the Blind, and Princeton University to create an outdoor exhibit at the Golden Gate Bridge.The exhibit explains factors that influenced the Golden Gate
Department of Engineering, which graduated its inaugural class in May 2012. At JMU, Dr. Pierrakos is the director of the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education (CIEE) and director of the Advanced Thermal Fluids Laboratory. Her interests in engineering education research center around recruitment and retention, engineer identity, engineering design instruction and methodology, learning through ser- vice, problem based learning methodologies, assessment of student learning, as well as complex problem solving. Her other research interests lie in cardiovascular fluid mechanics, sustainability, and K-12 en- gineering outreach. Dr. Pierrakos is a 2009 NSF CAREER Awardee. Dr. Pierrakos holds a B.S. in Engineering Science
selective university admissions practices, particularly in the STEM fields. Tours were held on the Vanderbilt campus and in their STEM laboratories. Attendees were encouraged to return to their classrooms with stories of how their subject areas are used in real research.3) Strategic Technical Experiences and Mentoring with University Partners Attendees learned about successful partnerships as well as brainstorm projects and programs on which to build a long-term partnership between their school and near-by higher education and professional entities. They also developed strategies for working with scientists and
gained increased popularity in engineering education.The functionality of simulating paper and pencil by allowing the user to use a stylus and writedirectly on the computer screen to create electronic documents that can be easily edited usingcommonly available computer applications makes Tablet PCs more suitable than laptopcomputers in solving and analyzing problems that require sketches, diagrams, and mathematicalformulas. Combined with wireless networking technology, Tablet PCs have the potential toprovide an ideal venue for applying previously proven collaborative teaching and learningtechniques commonly used in smaller engineering laboratory and discussion sessions to a larger,more traditional lecture setting. Currently, the range of use of
papers in referred journals and in conference proceedings in his areas of the research interests. He has also been PI or co-PI for various research projects United States and abroad in power systems analysis and protection, load and energy demand forecasting and analysis, renewable energy analysis, assessment and design, turbulence and wave propagation, radar and remote sensing, instrumentation, atmosphere physics, electromagnetic compatibility, and engineering education.Dr. Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel UniversityMr. M. Eric Carr, Drexel University Mr. Eric Carr is currently the Laboratory Technician for Drexel University’s Engineering Technology program. Eric assists faculty members with the development and
devise implementation plans for theirown classrooms. During the second week, each teacher was invited to bring two students toparticipate in a teaching laboratory, with the teachers teaching the modules in a highly supportedenvironment, surrounded by SENSE IT staff (see Figure 4). This opportunity to implement thematerials with students gave the teachers an opportunity to review the materials again and to seehow they worked with students. They found this a very effective approach, both in terms of theamount of additional time they were able to spend with the curriculum and in terms of howseeing their own students work through the modules increased their own confidence in theirability to teach the SENSE IT modules to entire classes.The
for Improving Page 23.1161.13Human Effectiveness for Extreme-Scale Problem Solving: Assessing the Effectiveness of Electronic Brainstormingin an Industrial Setting,” SAND2008-5971, Sandia National Laboratories, September 2008.21. Kohn, N.W., P.B. Paulus, & Y. Choi, “Building on the Ideas of Others: An Examination of the IdeaCombination Process,” Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 47, 2011, pp. 554-561.22. Putman, V.L., & P.B. Paulus, “Brainstorming, Brainstorming Rules and Decision Making,” Journal of CreativeBehavior, 43, 2009, pp. 23−39.23. Rietzschel, E.F., B.A. Nijstad, & W. Stroebe, “Productivity is Not
, 2004.40. Glenn, D., “Close the Book. Recall. Write it Down”, The Chronicle of Higher Education, May 1, 2009.41. McDaniel, M., Roediger, H., and McDermott, K., “Generalizing Test-Enhanced Learning From the Laboratory to the Classroom”, Psychonomic Bulletin and Review, Vol. 14, No. 2, 2007, pp. 200-20642. Klionsky, D., “The Quiz Factor”, Letter to the Editor, CBE Life Sciences Education, American Society for Cell Biology, Vol. 7, No. (3), 2008, pp. 265-266.43. Karpicke, J. and Roediger, “The Critical Importance of Retrieval for Learning”, Science, 15 february 2009, Vol. 319, No. 5865, pp. 966-968.44. Cutrim, E., Rudge, D., Kits, K., Mitchell, J. and Nogueira, R., “Changing Teaching Techniques and Adapting New Technologies to Improve
Paper ID #7553The Impact of Inclusive Excellence Programs on the Development of Engi-neering Identity among First-Year Underrepresented StudentsDr. Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder Daniel W. Knight is the engineering assessment specialist at the Integrated Teaching and Learning Pro- gram and Laboratory. He holds a BA in psychology from Louisiana State University, and an MS degree in industrial/organizational psychology and PhD degree in counseling psychology, both from the University of Tennessee. Prior to joining the University of Colorado at Boulder, he gained extensive experience in assessment and
expertise (for example through more detailed analysis or currentevents).Faculty can use class time for any number of activities without worrying about covering content.With the content removed from the class time, faculty can use that class time for more engagingactivities. This could include projects, guest speakers, field trips, laboratory experiments ordemonstrations.Class can be better organized without concern about not covering enough material in class. In atraditional lecture format the material must fit within the class time. If not, the schedule (e.g.dates for homework assignments, quizzes, exams) needs to be re-arranged. With a flippedcourse the pre-class material does not need to conform to a specific time frame.Learning becomes student
didn’t undertake anykind of training.MethodologyThe training was performed in the Graphic Design laboratory. The aim was to obtain data aboutthe improvement of spatial ability in the groups using the three methodologies and to find outfrom the feedback of students their motivation and satisfaction.The study was performed at the beginning of the 2011/12 academic year, so when they undertookthis task these students had not attended any kind of Engineering Graphics classes previously.The spatial abilities of engineering students were measured before and after training using boththe Mental Rotation Test (MRT) and the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT-5:SR). Besides, uponcompletion of training, the students completed two surveys about their
section which deals with programming robots. Managed a laboratory, which allowed students Page 23.1261.1 to complete experiments. AT&T Broadband, Pittsburgh Penn., May 2000 to Dec. 2002, Head end Tech- nician, responsible for all aspects of high speed data, telephony and cable operations, hybrid fiber to coax transmissions, programming in Visual Basic, C++, Java scripting, and M.S. Office. Experience with systems such as Cheetah, Path Tracks, and Cornerstone. Access Bandwidth Technician, responsible for c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013
process from the need to prototype in an open-ended environment working in teams. Problems are presented that Page 23.1263.3 allow students to define, build, and test the solutions. • Engineering Applications in Math: Students are introduced to salient math topics presented within the context of their engineering application reinforced through hands-on laboratory or computer simulation assignments. • Models and Applications in Physical Sciences: Physical science and lab modules are used to understand the importance of modeling and math in discovering principles of physics and chemistry. Elective
been met. This evidence can include term papers, tests,laboratory reports, homework or other class assignments, presentations given, and letters fromemployers or professors. The ITA is the most significant aspect of ensuring that programoutcomes are achieved by all graduates.The student must satisfactorily address each program outcome by developing appropriatelearning statements and providing supporting evidence. The learning statements for eachprogram outcome are graded on the following scale: 0 – Not Responsive to Outcome (Evidence not provided for relevant courses or experiences. Coursework and other examples not demonstrative of required knowledge. The student will need to improve the learning statement and/or supporting
to class journal articles, pictures, and otherexamples of ancient technologies. Page 23.1335.13Once again, it became apparent that some form of laboratory project or exercise would beappropriate for this course. However, not all of the students have the time, training, and skillsrequired to recreate ancient artifacts. In addition, it is extremely difficult to incorporate alaboratory project or exercise into a lecture only course. That is why it is so important tocontinue to discover and implement new and interesting ways to bring ancient artifacts into theclassroom. This has been accomplished with great success in the past and will likely