FIG students received degrees. The authorscautioned readers to be “careful before drawing too many firm conclusions.” They alsonoted that the students self-select the program, thus it is possible that FIG students have ahigher commitment to engineering. Levitz, et al, (1999) concluded: “Getting studentsstarted right on the path through the institution to graduation begins with anticipating andmeeting their transition and adjustment needs when they enter. Freshmen need aprevention plan. Intrusive, proactive strategies must be used to reach freshmen before thestudents have an opportunity to experience feelings of failure, disappointment, andconfusion.” Demel, et al, (2002) reported the results of a study conducted by the Ohio
opportunities toenhance the learning environment in the capstone design courses. One such pursuit began in2008 as plans for the ME Propulsion capstone design sequence were being developed. The basicidea was to combine the AE and ME preliminary design courses. In the AE Aircraft PreliminaryDesign course, students conceptualize a complete aircraft design.2 Prior to 2010, the AE designteams were limited to the selection and analysis of an existing propulsion system to propel theiraircraft. With the new ME Propulsion Preliminary Design course, an aircraft “contractor” andengine “subcontractor” relationship could be formed. This mutual dependence of each of thedesign processes is intended to increase student learning by requiring the students to
most products,pervasive computing devices require technological functionality, user-centered form, andan adept marketing plan. In addition, pervasive computing products require designunderstanding of technologies that work computationally rather than mechanically, andbusiness models that provide services more than selling a device1. More generally,interdisciplinary teaming is increasingly acknowledged as a skill needed in undergraduateengineering education, as evidenced by the ABET outcome of being able to workeffectively in multidisciplinary teams and numerous cross-disciplinary studies, includingan Oxford Handbook in 20102. Our work focuses on interdisciplinary teaming in designsettings, acknowledging that design is central to conceptions of
) processes sense of development Math (11) Manufacturing (10) Recognition that Many elements - Materials (10) Mechanical communicating, Fluids (8) Engineering is a work in teams, planning etc. Mechanics (6) broad field - are not so apparent Statics/dynamics (5) combining many Movement/motion (5) things Students aware of what a Science in general (5) Mechanical Engineer would Machine related (4) Design have to know
in structural engineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez (2004). Portela has primary research and teaching interests in structural mechanics, mostly oriented to bridge, earthquake, and wind engineering. In the General Engineering Department at UPRM, Portela serves as President of the Planning and Development Committee and Member of the Engineering Mechanics CommitteeRosaurelis Marn Ramrez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Rosaurelis Marn Ramrez is a sophomore in Industrial Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. Rosaurelis is currently employed as an undergraduate research assistant in Engineering Edu- cation, conducting investigation related to the Concept Assessment Tool for
course have typically shown a shallow knowledge ofinformation resources in their field. Relying on the low-hanging fruit found easily by usingsearch engines such as Google, these students tend to rely on a brute force strategy rather than asophisticated and planned approach to finding information sources. In the 2010-2011 academicyear, Praxis I students found a more hands-on approach to library tutorials beneficial in theiruptake of knowledge and skills related to information literacy instruction1. Because of thepositive correlation between hands-on experience and improved uptake, we wanted to attempt todevelop the students’ experience further and, hopefully, push them to a more informed andconsistent use of the library in their ongoing design
. teachers described skills as the main thing that they wanted their students to learn. Co-PI Dr.Lim works with teachers in El Paso and has observed many teaching procedures without aconceptual focus. Aharoni1 observes that it is difficult to build advanced conceptualunderstandings upon a foundation of rote procedure and advocated that students must examine Page 25.315.9and internalize each operation’s multiple meanings We hypothesize that IM’s programming willengage learners in exploring, explaining, and reflecting and enhance their procedural-conceptualconnections.5.2. Harel’s DNR-based InstructionThe iMPaCT LMs and planned PDPs are in accordance
Page 25.382.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012and the corporate Engineering Outreach Program Manager, Roedler is responsible for executing an ex-ternal outreach strategy for LM leadership, influence, and leverage of technical industry associations.Prior roles include: Senior SE Program Manager, managing corporate councils for SE, Test & Evalu-ation, and Specialty Engineering focused on engineering practices, training, and improvement; ProcessManager in IS&GS, responsible for strategic planning of technology needs, process technology develop-ment/infusion, and process definition/improvement; this included achievement/sustainment of Level 5 SE-CMM/CMMI objectives; Technical leadership
Integrating Achievement of Global Competence into the CurriculumAbstractLike many institutions across the country, we have embarked on the development of experiencesand programs related to the objective of achieving global competence in our engineeringstudents. These internationally-oriented activities have been part of a phased plan at the collegelevel to develop a system to achieve global competence within our graduates that is integratedinto their curriculum. This paper presents a description of the current state of the college effortsin this area and provides an overview of future directions towards curricular and non-curricularsystems. Emphasis is placed on the integration of the system with academic degree programswithin the college and
cryptographicapplications as the motivating security focus. We describe changes made to an existingintroductory cryptography course, report on a recently-developed course entitled Hardware andSoftware Design for Cryptographic Applications, and present our plans for a Secure SoftwareEngineering course.1. IntroductionWith the pervasiveness and importance of cyberinfrastructure in modern society, securecomputing and communication have become critically important. Applications with importantsecurity requirements include e-commerce, voice/video communications, military operations,secure databases, and financial market transactions. As a result, the technology industry has agrowing need for secure infrastructure at lower levels, such as disk drives, processors (e.g
add a significant value to engineering curricula in a variety of cases.Whether it is a complement to a hands-on experience or a substitute when a traditional lab is notfeasible, virtual laboratories are a valuable educational resource. Virtual and remote-controlledexperiments are originated from the attractive opportunity of exploiting the Internet advantagesto control instrumentation and conduct measurement processes from any location and at anytime. This project intends to provide more efficient sharing of expensive measurementequipment. We are planning to develop a set of virtual and remote-controlled measurementexperiments, such as: transducer electronic data sheet creation and testing, mechanical materialcharacteristics, acceleration and
I can teach engineering as well as I do most subjects. 0.907 Page 25.466.9 7 I can craft good questions about engineering for my students. 0.902 8 I can employ engineering activities in my classroom effectively. 0.839 9 I can discuss how engineering is connected to my daily life. 0.81910 I can spend the time necessary to plan engineering lessons for my class. 0.80811 I can explain the ways that engineering is used in the world. 0.77512 I can describe the process of engineering design. 0.75713 I can select appropriate
then continuesfor two consecutive terms. Project assignments are made early in the first course of the sequence,when each Capstone student reviews the project list provided by the instructor and submits apetition for inclusion on a project which peaks his/her interest. Teams are assigned - typicallyconsisting of 3-6 members chosen from the combined student roster of ME and MET students -and the student group engages in their project. The first semester course in each program focuseson engineering design and project planning, while during the second semester a high-resolutionprototype is fabricated and tested.In general, this sequence of capstone events functions independently of the project startupsemester: However, some projects such as
struggles. This allows precise plans to bemade to improve student learning the next time the course is taught.This paper will explain this new assessment process in detail. To illustrate the value of the newprocedures, the results of the new method will be compared with those of the traditional method(numerical 1-5 scale). Emphasis will be placed on showing how the new method not onlyprovides better data, but does so in a time-efficient manner and makes “closing-the-loop” easier.The remainder of this paper is organized as follows. First, the traditional method of assessmentof the competencies will be explained in more detail and the historical results will be presented.This will be followed by an explanation of the changes that were made for the
withinnew and existing industries – government initiatives, and public service. The Major wasdeveloped with the efforts of faculty from several departments, plus feedback from externalindustrial advisors, over the course of several years. The Major has two tracks: a Bachelor ofScience that aims for ABET accreditation; and a Bachelor of Arts that offers more flexibility intechnical electives, including courses in Chemistry and Biology, that readily accommodatesdouble-majors. This paper details the process by which the major was developed, and describeschallenges such as faculty development and competition for scarce resources. In addition, wedescribe the program’s curriculum, budget, educational outcomes and objectives, and plans forthe future. It
the Department of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University, with more than 30 years design, construction, and industry-focused research experience. His current research focuses on two core strands: the innovative planning, design, and construction of healthcare infrastructure and faculties; and the planning, design, and assessment of sustainable urban environments. Current research projects include Open Planning for Operationally Ready Acute Healthcare Estate - A Multiple Factor Scenario- based Framework; Strategic Asset Management and the Integration of Contestable Health and Social Care Service and Estates Design; Nurturing an Evidence-based Learning Environment, which supports the Innovative
these being successful are rare 11VII. Cables vs. Wireless (pros and cons)January 9, 2007, was a watershed moment for the telecommunications industry. This was theday that the late Steve Jobs and Apple computer introduced the iPhone. Very quickly after itsrelease it became apparent that the iPhone was going to be a disruptive technology in thewireless segment of the telecommunications industry. In the same way that wired internets“always on” and unmetered connection changed the way people were able to consume Internetcontent on their home computers, the iPhones required data plan changed the way peopleconsumed information. Use patterns and service expectations formerly only reserved for wireline providers were not also understood to be
divided into six categoriesand are presented in Table 1. Table 1: What Do Engineers Do? Theory and DecisionGeneral Tasks Competencies Communication Practical Practice MakingSolve technical Deal with cost Apply math and Give oral Take theory to Analyze designs problems issues science Presentations practice Use technical Oversee Transform Plan projects Lay out systems Analyze data
would facilitate a systematic plan of action Page 25.1317.2with a global scope for a project. Rather, they were aids that would facilitate the arrangement ofbuilt elements in three dimensions, with some quantitative outcomes related to quantities. At thisstage such packages did not proactively take into account issues related to financing, costcontrol, energy control, and other controlling aspects of the construction process. At presentthere are a number of software developments that integrate BIM/CAD packages which canproduce analysis of designed elements of the built project. However, they do not proactivelyinform the user or optimize possible
chemistry class as aprerequisite. Data collection was completed on five different days during the first three weeks ofthe semester. Participants were asked to stay for 15 to 20 minutes after the regular class hoursduring these five days. Students received $5 per day for their participation.ActivitiesWe selected two units, atomic bonding and crystal structures, to be used for this study. Weplanned only one type of activity per class period, regardless of how many activities wereoffered, so that we could test for learning that could be attributed to one particular type ofactivity. We planned the types of activities so that a contrast could be made between active andinteractive learning in the atomic bonding unit, and between active, constructive, and
intensive advisement. The ASU plan followsthe recipe for success determined by others in the recent report: “A Matter of Degrees: PromisingPractices for Community College Student Success”.1 The same practices which work well at theCC work well for the transfer student, especially in their first year of transfer. According to thereport the fundamentals of a good success program include the following: a strong start; clear,coherent pathways; integrated support; high expectations and high support; intensive studentengagement; design for scale; and professional development.1A requirement of the NSF scholarships is that the students attend a one-semester creditAcademic Success Class each semester. The course content changes each semester
used in African kitchens that can improve thehealth of families (especially women and children), and at the same time reduce resourceconsumption. Student deliverables include: (1) An improved ceramic water filter that uses lessclay material and require less fuel to fire in a kiln. These improvements reduce deforestation. (2)Investigation of the performance of corn stover bio-fuel pellets when used as a cooking fuel. Useof this bio-fuel also reduces deforestation and improves watersheds. (3) Evaluation of usingthermo-electric cells powered with waste heat from cooking fires to ventilate harmful smokewith high particulates concentrations from the kitchen. (4) The key project goal was to develop aproject implementation plan that focuses on
guidelines have already been established which may be relevant (for example, by the NIH or FDA)? What are the facts involved? Are there risks involved? What are the uncertainties of this situation? How can we clarify those uncertainties? Alternatives: List alternate solutions. Develop alternate plans in parallel. Use the gathered information to develop realistic options and alternate solutions. Assessment: Assess the possible solutions according to the moral theories of virtue, justice, duty, rights, and utilitarianism. Who are the stakeholders involved (i.e. those that will be directly or indirectly affected by a decision)? How will those stakeholders
years and a salarytrajectory. The rounded value also emphasizes the approximations involved.As noted by a reviewer, the selection of an AIME is a good opportunity to evaluate the successof a student team in finding good data and making reasonable assumptions.If the SSA’s benefit estimator is used, the 4 year difference between early and normal retirementmay significantly change the AIME computation. If a person has less than 35 years withsignificant income subject to Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax, then delayingretirement may raise their AIME significantly. For example, a state university professor mayhave many years covered by a state pension plan rather than social security and an individualwith significant child-care gaps in
most recommended way topresent the internal consistency and credibility as evidence of trustworthiness.68, 69, 70 Asintercoder reliability estimations, there are several indices available: percentage agreement,Holsti‟s method, Scott‟s Pi (π), Cohen‟s Kappa (κ), and Krippendorff‟s alpha (α). In addition tosound planning of content analysis procedure, choosing the appropriate index of intercoderreliability is also critical to constitute a sound foundation. Typically, coefficients of .90 or greaterwould be acceptable, but the criteria vary slightly according to the reliability indices and thecharacteristics of study areas. There are two approaches to content analysis based on whether a theory or model exists:inductive and deductive
partnership and buy-in for creating change in instructional practices.Future Work To facilitate the desired change to widespread use of evidence-based instructionalpractices, the steering committee and the team will create a transformation plan comprised of asteady stream of communications reporting efforts to date and recognizing desired performances.They will also create opportunities where faculty can create and embrace the change that the Page 25.1028.6adoption of such practices should bring about. The combination of these activities should fosteradoption by providing opportunities for addressing emerging
engineering as a learned profession and possesses daily success skills. 2. Accepts responsibility for their education, understands the major professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers, the major specialties of engineering and basic corporate structures and purposes. 3. Uses common moral theories and concepts to guide their ethical decision making and has formulated a probable career path that accounts for current trends in technology and society.Engineering Practice (achieve level 3) 1. Describes the essential elements of engineering practice including teaming. 2. Given an engineering problem, creates a plan and works within a team using the necessary engineering tools to produce a solution. 3
awareness, knowledge, and control of cognition33. Metacognition isoften expressed in terms of two constructs: Metacognitive knowledge and self-regulation.Metacognitive knowledge includes three components: declarative knowledge refers to one’s Page 25.1065.6knowledge of specific learning strategies; procedural knowledge involves knowing how to use aparticular learning strategy; and conditional knowledge, knowing under what circumstances it isappropriate to use that strategy. Metacognitive self-regulation involves three primarycomponents: planning, monitoring and evaluating. Planning involves activities such as settinglearning goals, identifying
and technology. By talking about their experiences at NASA,these students are also motivating the rest of the class and encouraging them to try suchinternship opportunities. These students also continue their research in the Interdisciplinary DataProcessing Lab at Virginia State University. Some of these students plan to expand theirresearch into senior design projects. Furthermore, these students presented their projects invarious professional conferences.The FutureWe have received another grant supporting NASA internships, which allows us to send morestudents to the NASA center the next summers, and will involve more students in the research.The students will bring back the NASA culture to the classroom, and we believe the retentionrate
manufacturing of biomedical devices and systems course and alsoincluded within the scope of the rapid prototyping and reverse engineering course.Biomedical Development with Rapid Prototyping and Reverse EngineeringThe efforts started with employment of rapid prototyping systems in biomodeling work forrealization of 3D physical models of human anatomy based on medical imaging data. Biomodelscan be employed in pre-surgical planning, educational and training purposes as well as prosthesisand implant design. Some of the students who helped developing the methodology and materialswere supported by the US Department of Labor PREP program. A total of five students wereinvolved in the original efforts, two of which were manufacturing engineering majors.The