considering costconstraints, sustainability, and technical requirements is the focus. In the Implementing phase,theoretical knowledge is applied through building and testing designs and using hands-onprojects to solidify concepts. Lastly, in the Operating phase, a reflection on the project'sperformance is needed to understand the importance of maintenance and accept criticism fromthe real world to foster continuous improvement. By embedding these phases in project-basedlearning, group work, and interdisciplinary projects, educators can promote a comprehensive,experiential learning environment where students prepare for modern engineering challenges'complex, iterative nature.Engineers need to have a comprehensive understanding of all stages of the
participating in the study. The UEO recommended student peer advisors, leaders of engineeringstudent organizations and affinity groups, and those who completed a pre-college summerprogram.The study design was informed by the stages of the Design Thinking process. As designers engagein the iterative stages of Design Thinking they (1) empathize with the user, (2) define the problem,(3) ideate and generate possible solutions, (4) prototype, and (5) test their ideas and receive userfeedback that works to re-define the problem or the design requirements [18]. In the interviews,the student researcher asked participants to reflect on their academic experiences transitioningfrom high school to college. Students were then asked about their personal experiences
, inspiring andempowering students. The holistic approach not only strengthened their technical competenciesbut also broadened their understanding of real-world energy challenges and career pathways.This experience highlights, the potential of similar initiatives to cultivate technical skills,professional awareness, and a passion for renewable energy in the next generation of engineers.Such programs are essential for building a talented workforce capable of driving innovation andsustainability in the evolving power and renewable energy landscape. The energy and highlightof the camp are captured in a video [5] and a news article [6]. These resources showcase studentprojects, industry panel insights, and reflections from participants, providing a
sectarian divisions arethreatening the country’s safety and stability [49]. Lebanon’s education system, on the other hand,reflects the discrepancies in the socio-political structure, where private schools often offer high-quality education, compared to underfunded and struggling public schools [50].In 2019, Lebanon witnessed an uprising and protests against political corruption and the absenceof governmental services. Shortly after, the Beirut explosion in 2020, due to governmentalnegligence, destroyed a huge portion of the capital and killed, injured, and displaced thousands ofLebanese citizens. Lebanon has also recently witnessed an unprecedented economic crisis,hyperinflation, and drastic electricity cuts. These events are examples of
assignments leading up to the technical report,students are asked to either write a draft section for the report and/or revise a previous draftbased on instructor feedback. With each draft section, students were also asked to select anexcerpt from their draft that showcased at least one of the techniques from the Civil EngineeringWriting Project [13] that were covered in class. When revising their drafts, students were askedto provide a statement describing how they addressed the feedback received on their draft. Thepurpose of these statements is to encourage students to reflect and intentionally consider howthey can implement good writing practices.For both the policy memo and Op-Ed assignments, students are assigned to peer review two oftheir
, 2024, we have got a registration number of 20,including several male students, as well as students who have transferred to our campus andconsidering applying to ECE programs.On the day of the workshop, 7 students showed up on time, including 3 male students. All theattendees were from community colleges in the Tacoma area. The recruiting staff helped with themiscellaneous including collecting entry/exit survey data. Two MSECE graduate students andone lab technician provided hands-on help which greatly contributed to the success of theworkshop.The workshop went well, which is reflected in the entry/exit survey data. However, the four-hourduration turned out to be a bit longer for attendees; only 2 students finished all the hands-onassignments
demographic categories that may or may not reflect theirlived experiences - instead identifying “shared characteristics that are analytically meaningful” (Reepinget al., 2023, p. 773). We also found that students tend to group certain sets of CCW forms together. Accordingto our correlational analysis results presented in Table 4, the highest correlation was observedbetween Aspirational and Navigational Capitals (r = .566, p < .001), indicating that students withAspirational Capital are likely to possess Navigational Capital as well. The second highestcorrelation was between Aspirational and Resistant 2 Capitals (r = .479, p < .001). The lowestcorrelation was found between Aspirational and Resistant 1 Capitals (r = .093, p < .10
, but for those looking to generate STEM talent forthe myriad generational challenges facing the 21st Century.AcknowledgementsThis research is part of the UConn-URI Navy STEM Coalition, funded by the ANCHORcontract, managed by General Dynamics Electric Boat and funded by the U.S. Navy through theMaritime Industrial Base Program. The ANCHOR contract builds upon activities supported bythe Department of Defense National Defense Education Program (NDEP) grant#HQ00342110016. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed inthis material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of GeneralDynamics Electric Boat, the U.S. Navy, or the Department of Defense.References[1] A. Grey, “The Submarine
application, and infrequentcommunication from the project liaison further complicated the process. As one student reflected at theend of the first quarter, “I’m worried that we will not fulfill the project's requirements and therefore notcontribute the value that the liaison and organization were hoping for.” To keep moving forward, the teamconsulted their project coach and project liaison and agreed to proceed without LMS access, creating aCAD model (Figure 2) based on assumed materials and geometries and a quantitative model to allowrefinement of specifications once the equipment was in place. Figure 2: Final 1:20 scale CAD model for the integrated LMS/moveable fence system based on the original “Push” design conceptThe team shifted
, lifelong learning, collaboration, innovation, and reflective practice. This model uses detailed rubrics and constructive feedback to ensure students are well-prepared for a globalized engineering profession.• To improve the paper with more rigorous research, I would expand this to a mixed-methods study by incorporating quantitative and qualitative questionnaires and case-study interviews. I would expand the comparative analysis with control groups and the population of students participating in a student. This will provide a more robust and nuanced analysis of engineering students' perceptions and preparedness for globalization.• I would incorporate validated prompts. I would expand the questions to incorporate existing
and compliance with ethicalstandards. Each interview lasted approximately 40 minutes, guided by questions structuredaround the TPACK framework's components. The interview questions are reflected in AppendixA, with pseudonymized participant information in Appendix B. Data was analyzed thematically,identifying key themes and patterns in the de-identified transcripts of instructors’ responses.Results and DiscussionSTEM instructors primarily conceptualized AI literacy as the practical understanding of AI tools,developed through their exposure to technical disciplines and teaching responsibilities. Somesaid it also involves understanding their ethical and pedagogical implications. Non-STEMinstructors described AI literacy as the ability to discern
differences in specific types ofachievement goal orientations, such as men scoring higher on performance-approach goals andwomen demonstrating stronger relations between mastery and performance-avoidance goals, ourfindings revealed no significant differences in overall achievement goal orientation based ongender among undergraduate engineering students. This suggests that the traditional gender-based distinctions in achievement goal orientation may be less distinct in contemporaryeducational settings, potentially reflecting shifts in pedagogical practices or cultural norms. Theresults contribute to the growing body of evidence advocating for inclusive and equitableeducational practices in STEM. By demonstrating the diminishing role of gender in
that regulates the safety ofmotor vehicles [1]. As for customers, the five-star safety ratings produced by NHTSA as themeasured outcome of the testing programs provide a key source of information about safetywhen purchasing a vehicle [2]. The regulations are thoroughly detailed, prescribing anddocumenting fine specifications on things ranging from bumper standards to fuel economy toodometers and theft protection. For example, as for the Anthropomorphic Test Devices (49 CFRPart 572), its purpose is described as follows: “The design and performance criteria specified in this part are intended to describe measuring tools with sufficient precision to give repetitive and correlative results under similar test conditions and to reflect
, experienced graduatementors are trained to lead mentor trainingsessions, enabling them to mentorundergraduates while also equipping additionalgraduate students with mentoring skills. Figure 2: BP-AE’s form of mentorshipThis scalable approach has expanded mentoringcapacity across three partnering institutions, where six additional graduate mentors have beentrained to support local mentee cohorts. Graduate mentors trained with the CIMER “EnteringMentoring” curriculum 13, developing leadership skills while using tools like IDPs andmentorship compacts to guide relationships.14,15,16 Reverse mentorship practices ensuredcontinuous reflection and improvement.17Professional Development ActivitiesThe programs provide extensive professional
limitations are temporary or permanent. This evolution from basicprosthetics to advanced robotic systems reflects the ongoing improvement in assistive technologiesand their potential to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. By merging the capabilities ofprosthetics and robotics, we envision a future where individuals with severe mobility challenges,including those with degenerative diseases like MS and dysautonomia, can regain independenceand autonomy.Our system targets individuals who retain partial arm and hand mobility but experience significantdifficulty moving independently [5]. This innovation in assistive technology aims to provide asolution for people who face both physical and cognitive challenges in everyday life, offeringpractical
different appointment types and institutionalcontexts.AcknowledgmentThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grantnumbers (#1953560, #1953586). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation. We would also like to sincerely thank the COACHE team forproviding access to the data that made this work possible.References[1] K. L. Webber, “Does the environment matter? Faculty satisfaction at 4-year colleges and universities in the USA,” Higher Education, p. 21, 2019.[2] M. T. Seipel and L. M. Larson, “Supporting Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Well-Being,” Journal of Career
. Both the formal and informal evaluations were usedto evaluate the students’ overall satisfaction with the course. We used the number of enrolled students to indicate the course's popularity and studentinterest. The diversity of their majors was used to reflect how broadly students were interested inSTEM disciplines, as is offered to all engineering majors. The participation rate serves as apartial indicator of how engaging and innovative students finds the class. The final project andpresentation were collected and recorded to evaluate their quality.III. Results and Discussion The total enrollment for the first iteration in fall 2023 of the class was 22, with studentscoming from three different majors, including ME
data, translate between textual and mathematical descriptions of systems, gain the skills necessary to implement and test ML functions in Python, and practice presenting data in easy-to-interpret plots. This paper concentrates on the set-up of the course and initial instructor reflections; we have not yet collected student data on how the course is meeting curricular goals.1 IntroductionMore engineering departments are offering, and sometimes requiring, courses on machine learn-ing (ML). Given the breadth of the subject area, it is no surprise that these courses vary consider-ably. Some ML courses focus on the implementation or “how to” aspects; these courses tend to becoding-heavy and may include learning objectives
12 5 14 ES Dur EF Activity Name LS TF LF Figure 4: Manually Created Network Diagram for PERT ProblemCritical Path= E-B-D, Duration = 14 weeksExpected duration for 92% probability: 16.53 weeksProbability of completing the project in 15 weeks: 71.23%Data CollectionData for the study was collected from two primary sources: 1. Student Submissions: These included screenshots of LLM outputs, manually calculated answers, and comparative analyses of the AI-generated and manual results. 2. Student Feedback: Written reflections on their experiences with LLMs focused on accuracy, usability, and their impact on learning.Analysis FrameworkThe analysis was structured
individualreflection on their learning experience. Constructing and testing the crane allowed students to betterunderstand how design elements, such as boom length and counterweight placement, influence stabilityand overall performance.Through analyzing individual student reflections, it became evident that constructing and testing thecrane enhanced students’ understanding of how design decisions, such as boom length andcounterweight placement, influenced the crane’s stability. However, grading of the reports andpresentations highlighted significant challenges in accurately drawing free-body diagrams (FBDs) andperforming the correct equilibrium analyses of both external and internal forces. This highlighted a needfor a more targeted learning tool to bridge
Material (bar-m/s) (bar-m/s) Cornstarch 128-158 125 Flour 87 83 Powdered Sugar 26.18-139 128 Sugar Free Coffee No reliable data 51 CreamerOur study confirmed that the device was able to generate Kst values that reflected trends in datataken from literature and reinforced the inverse relationship between particle size and explosionintensity. Qualitatively, we observed differences in the character of each type of dust
excellent: 4.83/5.00 • I discussed ideas from this course with others outside the classroom: 4.75/5.00 • This course has been (or will be) of value to me: 4.90/5.00 • The course inspired me to learn more: 4.75/5.00The comments and ratings reflected the comments the students made during and after themeasurement activities. They found the activities useful to relate the theory to practical, hands-onapplications and they were able to associate them to applications they were currently working on.5. ConclusionThis paper presents easy to implement and inexpensive measurement fixtures that can be used toverify the geometric tolerances of circularity, cylindricity, and angularity. The fixtures areimplemented at various points in the semester in
the same point? (1) “Other studies have described information literacy as a socially situated practice that is a catalyst for learning, necessary for individuals to become socially and civically involved in their communities and crucial for success in the working world where people are accustomed to rapid technological change.” From (Yevelson-Shorsher and Bronstein, 2018). (2) “Cultural humility is a lifelong process of self-reflection and self-critique whereby the individual not only learns about another’s culture, but one starts with an examination of her/his own beliefs and cultural identities (Tervalon & Murray-Garcia, 1998
. First, the core course content should remain consistent across all programs.Second, examples, practical problems, activities, and projects should be specifically designed toalign with and reflect the unique challenges and principles of each discipline, ensuring theirrelevance and applicability. In this line, professors teaching the course should customize theactivities to align more closely with the particular engineering specialties of their students.For example, in an industrial engineering program, physical security topics should be exploredthrough challenges related to access control of people to production plants. In contrast, in acomputer engineering program, the same topics should be presented in the context of securingaccess to data
higherrates of further study, sustained employment, and higher earnings [10].Comparison of Student ExperiencesEntry Requirements and Admission ProcessesEntry requirements and admission processes differ, reflecting the distinct educational pathwaysin each country [11], [12].UK: • A-Level Exams: Students complete A-level exams following secondary school, focusing on subjects specific to their intended university course. • UCAS Application: Applications are submitted through the centralized UCAS system, allowing students to apply to up to five courses at different universities. • Emphasis on Specialization: Students are expected to have a clear understanding of their chosen field before entering university, limiting
exemplified how the internship allowed the student to experiencefirsthand the problems of structural strength testing. By participating in every step of the process,from conceptual design to final testing, she developed a holistic understanding of the technicaland procedural aspects of aerospace engineering. This captivating experience not only enhancedher technical skills but also prepared her for the collaborative and detail-oriented nature of acareer in engineering.Broader Picture of the InternshipThe broader impact of this NASA internship reflects a collaborative effort to expand access andopportunity for underrepresented students in STEM. Funded by the U.S. Department ofEducation, the internship was specifically designed to allow NASA and other
toestablish and maintain a safe, trusting space for the participants, so group-norming [25] andfacilitator vulnerability were relied upon to create a supportive community-building experience.Semi-structured discussions took place using pre-generated prompts on each topic designed bythe facilitation team. Within each focus group, a graduate student note-taker recorded discussionsamongst the participants. Participants were also encouraged to use a Google Jamboard to includeany notes, drawings, pictures, connections, etc. that they found relevant to the discussion. Aftereach focus group, the facilitator and note-taker were asked to write a brief reflection on whatthey heard from their perspectives.For the collective visioning activity, participants used
academic experiences with workplace expectations, and the insufficient attention given to theexperiences of underrepresented groups in engineering. A preliminary PRISMA diagram reflects the searchresults and review process. Moving forward, we will conduct citation tracking to identify additional literaturenot captured in the initial search, which will also be screened and subjected to full-text analysis. The iterativenature of our methodology allows us to revisit earlier steps as needed.Conclusion:This scoping review outlines the systematic steps undertaken to conduct a literature review on the school-to-work transition for undergraduate engineering students. Our findings present preliminary data based on thestudy's progress up to the fourth stage
technology enhancement. • Increases accessibility for students who might have trouble accessing it. Usually, only a few students have the opportunity to use physical lab equipment because labs are usually group-based, and only one person per group gets to touch and use the equipment. Not true for VR. Each student gets to use the equipment. Also, students who cannot come to campus or have other relevant challenges and responsibilities (illness, disability, staying home with a sick child or family member) could use the Technology as replacement or a supplement. • Furthermore, students can go at their own pace as they stop and reflect on what they are doing, which can enhance their learning. They can
utilizing spreadsheets for teaching topics related to engineering mechanics,vibration, and machine design. Students' feedback or assessment of their learning was notreported. Pickel et al. [5] developed a physical model along with an accompanying spreadsheetto improve students' understanding of the relationship between applied load and beam deflection.They reported students' feedback about the activity but did not discuss students' feedback onutilizing spreadsheets. Okudan and Ogot [6] reported their efforts to teach project managementconcepts to students using spreadsheets. While several studies [7-11] have reported their effortsto incorporate spreadsheets in various engineering courses, these efforts do not reflect the impactof these educational