regulations, preparing them to design projects that meet legal and ethical standards. Thecourse emphasizes the importance of protecting public health by addressing environmentalhazards, ensuring clean water, air, and soil for communities.Integrating environmental education into the undergraduate engineering curriculum is crucial forraising environmental awareness early in students' careers [1]. It teaches students how to analyzeproblems, identify causes and effects, and understand the conditions under which certainprocesses occur and their impact on environmental quality. The growing recognition of theimportance of introducing concepts such as environmental engineering, green engineering,pollution prevention, and design for the environment to
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: CS1 courses usually only focus on writing code,algorithms and theory courses predominantly focus on formal proofs, ethics or professionalresponsibilities courses based on individual reports, and research seminars on research talksand papers. To date, there has been little investigation as to how communication skillsdeveloped in one CS course impact similar skills in a subsequent course.This paper aims to begin to understand the above issues with a focus on writing and pre-sentation skills. We pose the following research questions: • RQ1: Does a student’s overall performance in a technical CS course that has a com- munication skills assignment impact their performance in a later technical CS course with a similar such assignment
(LBSC 2) 4 Design good solutions to several actual food-engineering problems. 5 Attain familiarity with some of the many current safety, cultural, business, regulatory, political, nancial, and ethical implications of food and food production. Re ect on the historical bases for these implications. 6 Practice persuasive communication, experimental design, and life-long-learning skills such as nding your own information, identifying and addressing potential market needs, and persevering in the face of failure (LBSC 3.)fi fi ffi fi ff ff
project planning as described by the authors in Figure 8. As it is achallenging task in project management, students scheduled their laboratory meetings aroundtheir full-time course work in both Fall and Spring semesters. By using a Gantt chart, their timemanagement approach allowed them to stay current on their tasks and to keep track of delegatedwork within the members. Transferable soft skills that students developed during this projectincluded communication, work ethic, and leadership. One important aspect of this project designwas the interdisciplinary approach where engineering students worked closely with biologyfaculty and students, and vice versa. A sample post project reflective questionnaire and students’responses about the
online program is thecurriculum that must maintain the required academic rigor while address the unique challengesfacing both instructors and students in this new learning environment. These challenges includedeveloping “time management skills, being technologically prepared and computer literate,possessing good work ethics, being effective communicators and goal-oriented learners, ensuringacademic readiness, and fostering personal commitment, independence, andresponsibility” [13].Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is one of the leading online universities in thecountry and had been ranked consistently either No. 1 or No. 2 among all institutions, private orpublic, in the annual U. S. News and World Report from 2016 to 2023
transformation in doctoral STEM education, including the creationof professional, industry, and collaborative PhD programs, has been focused on preparingdoctoral students for industrial positions post-graduation (both in research and non-researchrelated fields) [7]. To enhance the employability of PhD holders outside of academia [7], manyprograms implemented seminars, courses, and training for developing ‘soft skills’ (e.g.,communication, teamwork, problem solving, critical and innovative thinking, creativity, self-confidence, ethical understanding, capacity of lifelong learning, the ability to cope withuncertainty [8]). While these interventions provide graduates of such PhD programs with certaintransferable skills, they fall short of deeply training
intelligence and digital ethics, and digital education evaluation, and buildingan international platform for digital education exchange and cooperation. Promote thecommon development of education around the world. At the same time, the development of digital technology and related products hascreated technical support for the dissemination of educational information, enrichededucational resources and technical means, and further promoted the digitaltransformation of education in terms of hardware facilities and educational methods.The application of the Internet and AI technology in the field of education haspromoted the reform of the teaching model and spawned new teaching models such asMOOCs and flipped classrooms. The integration of digital
universe, and the people who share this planet) were not uplifted in her new space. She described how the field’s narrow definitions of success prioritized objec- tivity, productivity, and confidence while devaluing humanity, ethics, and compas- sion, which she viewed as equally essential to leadership and innovative progress.In our first post-course meeting, Matthew reflects on Classroom Scenario #1: “I think it was thatmoment in the course, which like right from week 1, made me feel confident that it was OK totalk about parts of myself which I had previously not brought to any of my Caltech coursesoutside of E100 [the Pilot Course]. There’s no other course where I would have mentioned theword ‘solarpunk’, for example. There is
); Apply Science, Engineering, and Mathematics(SEM); Engineering Thinking (EThink); Conceptions of Engineers and Engineering (CEE);Engineering Tools (ETool); Issues, Solutions, and Impacts (ISI); Ethics (Ethics); Teamwork(Team); and Communication Related to Engineering (Comm-Engr) [24]. These indicatorsinformed, in part, the development of an engineering design-based STEM integration curriculaassessment tool called the STEM Integration Framework [8].We use the STEM Integration Framework to analyze client letters embedded in K-12 STEMintegration curricula. Although the STEM Integration Framework is an assessment tool forevaluating the completeness of engineering design-based STEM integration curricula, we applythe framework to client letters
use these tools ethically and effectively 23,24,25,26 .Additionally, research highlights the importance of custom-tailored AI solutions that addressdiverse student needs, enhance engagement, and adapt teaching materials for better learningoutcomes, particularly in online learning environments 27,28,20 .Recent studies have extensively explored the use of Generative AI (GenAI) for quiz generation,focusing on areas such as prompt engineering, integration design, and alignment with pedagogicalframeworks 29,30,31 . These studies often evaluate the technical efficacy of GenAI-generated quizzesor their adherence to learning like Bloom’s taxonomy, but they lack rigorous comparative testingin real educational settings 30 .In contrast, our study is the
students [5]. While aptitude and work ethicplay a role in effecting retention, research has shown that other individual constructs not onlyplay a very influential role in retention, but are even more meaningful than aptitude and/or workethic. A large-scale study by Seymour and Hewitt [6], for example, found that students’ choicesto leave STEM majors were usually not due to poor aptitude or work ethic, but instead weremore related to diminished motivation and perspectives on the reason(s) they chose that field inthe first place.One particular factor contributing to this attrition is the nature (e.g., the student feels the courseis very difficult, or the course appears unrelated to the student’s choice of major) of many first-and second-year gateway
theinterview.This work involved human subjects in its research. Approval of all ethical and experimentalprocedures and protocols was granted by the Institutional Review Board (IRB-2024-237).Data Collection – Semi-structured InterviewsData for this study were collected using semi-structured interviews designed to explore students’experiences with microelectronics in the course. This approach provided a flexible framework,encouraging participants to share detailed reflections on their prior exposure to microelectronics,their evolving interest in the subject, and their future engagement plans. The semi-structuredformat allowed interviewers to ask follow-up questions, tailoring discussions to the uniqueexperiences and perspectives of each participant. This
times competing, objectives. Aside from the technical feasibility ofthe design project, engineering students are also forced to consider business feasibility,environmental impacts, social, political, and ethical implications, manufacturability, andunintended consequences.The design experience, where students are tasked to solve this design challenge, must beintegrated with design learning, where students have the opportunity to learn and practice how toeffectively design a solution that meets multiple objectives and constraints. Learning how todesign is imperative for a successful design project, yet the teaching of design remainschallenging [3]. Project-based learning (PBL), where teams of students are set upon a designproject, has been
, Calculations, Conclusion, and Raw Data. There are two quizzes inthe semester which are based on the covered laboratory experiments and a comprehensive finalexam which consist of questions related to the theory, measurements, and calculations of eachexperiment. Final course grade is traditionally calculated based on the laboratory reports (65%),two quizzes (15%), and a final exam (20%).CURE-E Implementation: The integration of the CURE-E project into Materials Science andEngineering Laboratory aims to offer students genuine research experience, enhance theirresearch skills, foster scientific thinking and approach, promote research ethics, and provideadditional opportunities to support their career aspirations. In addition to the materials
can executean attack on a device and then protect the device from that attack would be something a lot ofstudents who want to advance in security will find enjoyable.” We considered these valuablesuggestions from the students and are planning to address some of the suggestions in the futureteaching of the IoT Security class. Regarding the recommendation to include offensive securitytechniques, we intend to consult with the university’s general counsel to ensure compliance withinstitutional guidelines and ethical standards.Educational Content and Learning Opportunities The course’s structured learning materialsand assignments were deemed extremely helpful. The students praised the clarity and relevanceof the shared slides and the variety of
culturallyresponsive teaching methods. Participation in the Community of Practice training played a pivotalrole in equipping instructors with strategies to promote inclusivity and engagement, as evidencedby the reduction in negative practices and the enhancement of equitable teaching approaches.By demonstrating the significance of infusing CR into course content to foster respectful, inclusiveclassroom environments, this study contributes to the broader discourse on equity in STEMeducation. The current study adhered to ethical guidelines to ensure the integrity of the studyfindings. Future research could focus on expanding this framework across broader contexts andintegrating adaptive technologies for real-time feedback to enhance its
others, the experience revealed new opportunities formeaningful engagement beyond traditional faculty roles, allowing them to envision a moreversatile career. “I don't think it really impacted my post PhD goals of wanting to focus on teaching in engineering, but it changed what I wanted to teach and how I wanted to show up for my students and be perceived as a faculty member. What types of content I wanted to focus on in engineering, not just technical but the technical and social combined, and really furthered my ideas of design project possibilities on advising and incorporating ethics and sociotechnical knowledge throughout a curriculum and being prepared to do that work in my career.” “I
presented in bar charts to highlight trends over time, and a pie chart wasused to depict the percentage breakdown of FML activities. Pearson’s correlation was thenemployed to assess the association between FML points and final course grades, evaluatingwhether increased involvement in FML corresponded to higher academic performance.In terms of qualitative analysis, thematic coding was applied to open-ended survey responses,focus group transcripts, and pertinent email feedback. Recurring themes such as motivation,autonomy, barriers to participation, and perceptions of gamified learning were identified andcompiled to provide a nuanced understanding of student experiences.2.4. Ethical ConsiderationsStudents were informed at the beginning of the course
applications. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Florida and has also earned certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and LEED AP BD+C.Mr. Cade M. Cratsley, Florida Gulf Coast University Mr. Cade M. Cratsley is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University. He is a member of the ElectriAI+ Lab, led by Dr. Chau, where he actively contributes to research on the application of artificial intelligence in the construction industry. Beyond his academic endeavors, Cade demonstrates his leadership and organizational skills as a food service manager at Five Guys, showcasing a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence in both his
address key challenges inteamwork, process design, data analysis, and ethical considerations. Concluding with aninitiative that develops a tool for tracking LE evidence and decisions, capturing actionable designchoices in relation to channels of influence. This tool can be used to design effective, sustainablelearning experiences, highlighting the potential of LE to transform practices in support ofengineering education outcomes.1. IntroductionThe concept of "Education as Engineering" was first introduced by John Dewey in 1922 [1]. Heargued that an established art of educational engineering does not yet exist. Dewey believed thatprogress in education would arise through experimentation, imagination, and courage. The trueart of education will
includes managing scholarly profiles online, exploring and analyzing scholarly metrics, finding strategic collaborators, and more.Rachel Ann Miles, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Rachel Miles is the Research Impact Coordinator at Virginia Tech University Libraries. She specializes in research analytics and provides expertise in bibliometrics, altmetrics, research communication, and scholarly publishing. Rachel works closely with faculty, researchers, and administrators to manage the university’s Research Information Management (RIM) system, interpret research impact data, and support responsible, ethical research evaluation. She also advocates for awareness of how academic culture and incentive
recruitment and retention.Students who engage with these types of competitive projects often develop skills incommunication, teamwork, ethics, and public policy. Furthermore, collaborative cross-disciplinary projects have helped connect students across different CE subdisciplines and someprojects even expose students to other fields of engineering.The hypothesis of this study was that newer, innovative, and/or attractive student competitionsmay be able to serve as one of the primary mechanisms to solve the decline of student interest inCE. Student competitions that utilize modern (or future) technology, serve to address modern (orfuture) societal issues, and relate to the next generation(s) of CE students are critical to competewith similar cutting
skills such as manufacturing process selection, costestimation, and making and interpreting engineering drawings. Incorporating speakers and providingopportunities for tours of local manufacturing businesses also allowed students to understand theconnections between business and technical considerations in manufacturing. By fostering a culture ofinnovation, connecting students to practical resources, and emphasizing inclusivity, this initiative has thepotential to produce entrepreneurial engineers ready to tackle real-world challenges.8. ReferencesBielefeldt, A. R., Polmear, M., Knight, D., Swan, C., & Canney, N. (2018). Intersections between Engineering Ethics and Diversity Issues in Engineering Education. Journal of Professional
colleges/universities.Another benefit is that CTE programs can enhance valuable skills such as work ethics,perseverance, and communication. These valuable skills can lead to an increase in life outcomesfor CTE students [29]. CTE classrooms are a blend of academic and real-world experiences, aswell as hands-on training. These components are essential for success in the labor force post-graduation [30]. The direct learning in the classroom CTE students endure helps strengthen thenon-cognitive skills students will use in any job.Evidence of the success of vocational/ CTE educationThe success of vocational students after joining the workforce is demonstrated in the job growthrate of different occupations in the construction industry. According to the
but also societal, ethical, and business considerations in robotics. The interdisciplinary approach helped students develop a holistic view of robotics and its applications, preparing them for leadership roles in robotics research and development. In several interviews conducted with development engineers responsible for creation and development of HRI models at several companies, most indicated that they had not been formally trained in interaction design or other related fields, and instead tended to use their personal judgment when developing interaction models. 5. Educational Model for Other Institutions: The curricular design, including the integration of HRI, interdisciplinary learning, and
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) Year 3 – Spring (UA) DASC 2594 Multivariable Math for Data SEVI 2053 Business Foundations Scientists INEG 2313 Applied Probability and Statistics INEG 2333 Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers I for Engineers II DASC 2133 Data Privacy & Ethics DASC 3203 Optimization Methods in Data Science DASC 3103 Cloud Computing & Big Data DASC 3213 Statistical Learning RRRR NNN3 Required Concentration Course RRRR NNN3 Required Concentration Course 16 hours Total
constraints. The study recognized thatthough public policy is typically taught at the post-graduate level, its incorporation at theundergraduate level has much to gain [6]. Oswald Beiler’s approach was integrating publicpolicy discussions into a required, upper-level civil engineering course [6]. The course addressedthe fundamental concepts of leadership, ethics, and sustainability introduced during earlier years.It elaborated further with the students on how to apply those concepts to more complex policyapplications. For example, students worked on case studies on climate change mitigation andinfrastructure resilience, applying real examples to understand how engineering and policy cometogether. In addition to advancing their technical knowledge