Is Flat, refers "to a twenty-first centuryworld that will be very different from the one in which we were educated. To survive in a new,globally competitive world, today's children will need creativity, problem-solving abilities, apassion for learning, a dedicated work ethic and lifelong learning opportunities. Students candevelop these abilities through instruction based on Best Practice teaching strategies." [2].Best practice in graduate instruction focuses on dependable collaborations between graduateunderstudies and workforce, underpinned by staff [3]. Best practices are not always the bestdepending on timing and locations. According to DiBella (2001), "a practice that is valued in onesetting will be valued differently in another setting
is the recipient of the 2014 NCSU Outstanding Teacher Award, 2014 ASEE Southeastern Section Outstanding New Teacher Award, and currently serves as the ASEE Chemical Engineering Division’s newsletter editor. Dr. Cooper’s research interests include effective teaching, conceptual and inductive learning, integrating writing and speaking into the curriculum and professional ethics. Page 26.927.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Improving Technical Communication in the Chemical Engineering Classroom via Student-Based FeedbackAbstractOne area
as they complete theirdesigns. Missing from the discussion of these important public policy issues is the role ofengineers and scientists in the setting of these policies and regulations and how studentsthemselves can participate in the public policy process. We propose to develop a module onengineering and public policy in our sophomore-level Foundations of Biomedical Engineeringcourse, introducing these students to the FDA and the varied role of engineers in the regulatoryprocess. We also propose to expand the module on the use of humans and animals in researchwhich has previously been couched as a study of ethics. We will present additional detail on thedevelopment of the various legislation (National Research Act and Animal Welfare Act
Effectively manage projects Character Discern and pursue ethical practices4. Thermodynamic Course Module4.1 OverviewStudents tackle an iterative, team-based design problem, where they are small start-up companiescompeting to build an electric-generating power plant. The project provides students not onlywith the understanding of how to apply electric-generating power plant theory, but also howdesign is integrated with, and influenced by, economic, socio-political, and environmentalfactors. These are all factors the entrepreneurially-minded engineer must be aware of, and keepin mind, throughout their career.4.2 DetailsThe work proposed here consists of an educational module designed for thermodynamics (a
% of the final grade).Furthermore, the students made an oral project proposal (10% of the final grade) and anoral research presentation (5% of the final grade). An overview of the final gradecontribution of the senior design project is shown in Table 1. Evaluation Procedures Oral Research Presentation 5% Written Research Report 5% Oral Project Proposal 5% Written Project Proposal 10% Resume 5% Design Process Quiz 5% Professional Ethics Quiz 5% Oral Project Progress Report 10% Written Project Progress Report
displacements. Group A students scored one letter grade higher on thisproblem than did Group B students. However, Group B students performed better overall on thefinal exam than did Group A students. Since both groups received both treatments, however, thefinal exam scores do not provide solid evidence that either instructional method is superior. It isdifficult to ethically separate the class into treatment-only and control-only groups to gaugeindependent behavior due to sample size and frequency of the course offerings.Student Evaluation and SurveysAfter each presentation-quiz module, students were asked to complete a survey to rate perceivedeffectiveness of the presentation that they just viewed. A total of 20 students completed thesurveys; however
, they must have strong work ethics and be wiling to go above andbeyond what is required of them. This becomes even more difficult when work, family life, or otherimportant commitments compete with time students need to spend on their eduction. However, thequality of education cannot be sacrificed. This is a prime example the SLCC core theme of Accessand Success which targets giving students access to a high quality education while ensuring theirsuccess. SLCC provides students with the opportunity of obtaining an Associate of Pre-Engineering(APE) degree in Chemical, Civil/Environmental, Computer, Electrical, Manufacturing, MaterialScience, and Mechanical Engineering. Unlike a Bachelors of Science in Engineering, the APEdegree given from SLCC
entirety of theproject, presentations and technical journals for which each member could write down theircontributions were used to check progress of the system development. The technical journalsacted as documentation so that the work of each individual could be observed and be replicated.Proper management enables the group to submit all necessary work on time and illustrates thenecessity of maintaining professional work ethic. This further ensured that the group wouldremain focused and on schedule to finish the ball-and-plate system.This project requires major technical disciplines of mechatronics engineering: structure andmechanism, sensors and data acquisition, actuators and controller, and computer hardware andsoftware. Through the project
explicitly, exists for the other system types. Only oneof the students explicitly discusses collaboration between subjects at length, and that isMadeline, one of the teachers with a background in the social sciences. Madeline andGwladys, the two social-science teachers, are also those who have included the most elaborateexercises regarding ethics and politics. This is taught in the form of debates and discussions,where normative assertions are measured against each other. For the teachers withoutschooling in the social sciences, it may be difficult to see how social and political aspects canbe made relevant in the technology subject, even though this had repeatedly been discussedduring seminars and described in the course’s literature
faculty and students, e) Place a greater emphasis on teaching, f) Provide numerous, well-equipped facilities, and g) Produce graduates with more knowledge on materials and processes.Nelson4 analyzed inputs from directors of ABET accredited programs to identify key technicalcompetencies for manufacturing graduates. Among 264 competencies, the highest rankedcompetencies related to quality, communication, and personal ethics. Baird7 proposed alaboratory exercise to simulate mass production environment. Although such laboratory workwas more difficult to develop as compared to the traditional teaching practice, the benefits of theformer approach were numerous since it would: a) Simulate industry practice, b) Develop specific hard-skill and
students to theengineering design process while teaching them fundamentals related to problem solving,communication, teamwork, ethics, etc. The first course in the sequence focuses on problemsolving using tools such as Excel, MATLAB, and C/C++. Additionally, students participate indifferent labs each week, each of which highlights a different discipline of engineering givingstudents a place to work in a hands-on environment. Following the labs, students completeabstracts, lab memos, or lab reports on the content of the labs in order to enhance their technicalwriting skills. Some of these assignments are done individually to give students an opportunity
results of SPEEDIndia's efforts in creating a new platform to enhance EE.Keywords: Engineering Education, Water, Infrastructure, Energy, Action Plans. 1.) SPEED India & IUCEE:SPEED is a global, non-profit student organization that functions as an interdisciplinary networkof engineering students who aspire to stimulate change and impact the development of EE and itseffect on society, industry, the environment and local communities. In collaboration withacademia, industry and government [1] SPEED is committed to improving EE by channeling thestudent voice and perspective. Through local and global initiatives SPEED empowers studentsand encourages the development of professional, ethical and social responsibility. Furthermore,through insight
ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems g. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non- technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature h. An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development i. An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity j. A knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context k. A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvementThe four pillars is a common model of the
and supervised students helping them to acquire the neces- sary knowledge, education, technical, ethical and communication skills. He is well respected and recog- nized by our graduates for his contributions resulting in their career successes. Moustafa is in charge of the senior design project for the mechanical engineering technology department. He encourages seniors to work on practical projects. Some of these projects are provided by local industrial and manufacturing corporations as a result of personal contacts and relationships with alumni. This interaction has proven to be invaluable in the growth and development of our graduates and sometimes leads to hiring oppor- tunities. Moustafa has been instrumental
Paper ID #12276Interest-based engineering challenges phase I: Understanding students’ per-sonal, classroom, engineering, and career interestsCole H Joslyn, Purdue University, West Lafayette Cole Joslyn is a PhD student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research interests include holistic approaches to humanizing engineering education (such as ethics of care, human- istic education, contemplative and reflective practices, and spirituality) and how it can shape engineering as a socially just profession in service to humanity. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and a M.Ed. specializing
cross sections. They later used these profiles and cross sections todetermine the best alternative based on design constraints. d) Application of design constraintsWith this project, the students experienced early-on applications of ABET2 design constraintssuch as economic, social, political, environmental, sustainability, and ethics in addition to thetechnical Civil Engineering design criteria and methodologies. They then critically evaluatedeach alternative under these constraints. e) Recommendation of best alternative:Once the student teams analyzed the alternatives with design constraints, they presented thealternatives and defended their choice during an oral presentation before a panel ofprofessional engineers and industry
necessary tounderstand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, andsocietal context”; and Criterion 3(c) – “an ability to design a system, components, or process tomeet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.” The inclusion of sustainabilityin the ABET Program Outcomes ensures that the students will be prepared to considersustainability in engineering projects when they complete a bachelor’s degree from an accreditedinstitution. The question that then arises is how to best educate these students in sustainability.As the faculty begin to incorporate concepts and principles of sustainability into
, applicable, andengaging activities that are linked directly to current research at Duke University; discovercurrent research at Duke University by visiting research labs and engaging in real time datacollection and analysis; define and analyze engineering ethics; improve technical communicationskills; learn about college and career opportunities in engineering; and apply acquired contentknowledge in math and science to define, analyze, and solve a problem that will help society in acapstone project. Additionally, this experience is designed to provide students with mentorshipand exposure to novel engineering curriculum developed and delivered by current undergraduateand graduate students. This model focuses on a coordinated effort between Duke
,environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.The concept of design is open to multiple interpretations, and education researchers have createddetailed abstractions to define it and charactize how it is conducted.15–17 But fundamentally,design is recognized as essential to the engineering profession.Design-focused coursework is of particular importance for electrical and computer engineeringeducation; Passow, et al, score design within their high cluster of ABET SOs for electrical andcomputer engineering populations.18 Design-focused coursework has been shown to beparticularly hard to learn and teach, but it improves retention, student satisfaction and studentlearning.19 Design begins with
. Reporting the Final Design, test results and design conclusions appropriately.As a course intended to complete the students’ engineering education, the course requires thatstudents must demonstrate: an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering; an ability to design systems, components and processes to meet desired needs; an ability to function in multi-disciplinary teams; an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems; an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; an ability to communicate effectively an ability to use the techniques, skill and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice; the ability to understand the impact of
thecourse are that students should, upon their completion of the course, be able to:1.) Complete the preliminary design for an aircraft such that it satisfies assigned specifications2.) Design a system, component, or process that meets given requirements in aircraft systems3.) Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems4.) Function on multi-disciplinary teams5.) Communicate and present effectively the results and consequences of their technical efforts6.) Determine what the ethical responsibilities are to themselves, to employers, and to societyThe course has a lecture component as well as the laboratory sessions. The purpose of the lectureportion of the class is to support the students’ design and fabrication activities. As a result
Paper ID #12820Tricks of the trade: Developing research fundingDr. Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University Dr. Gehringer is an associate professor in the Departments of Computer Science, and Electrical & Computer Engineering. His research interests include computerized assessment systems, and the use of natural-language processing to improve the quality of reviewing. He teaches courses in the area of programming, computer architecture, object-oriented design, and ethics in computing. Page 26.1607.1
first four versions of the taxonomy and all instances of epistemology ineach respective version. In the versions of the taxonomy in which epistemology does appear, itappears under different categories and with different sub-categories of its own. In version 1 itwas listed as a component of part of the engineering curriculum dedicated to social, political and Page 26.1630.5organizational studies along with topics like ethics. In version 2 it appears in 3 places, as a category under research methodologies and as two components of developmental theory (whichis a category under theoretical frameworks), epistemology and personal epistemology
ABET accreditation in Construction Management. The Accreditation Board forEngineering & Technology (ABET) requires that both Technology and Engineering programsincorporate standards and other realistic constraints into their educational programs. The designprocess for the Transitional Disaster Shelter prototype shelters included not only standards, butalso brought economic, environmental, manufacturing, ethics, safety, health, social, teamwork,and marketing issues along with it. It is hard to imagine a better way to expose students to thebroad range of issues they will face during their careers.Industry Collaboration and ResearchThe 2014 and 2015 Transitional Disaster Shelter competition helped establish and expandseveral industry
of Engineering, conducts rigorous engineering education research, and promotes the growth of engineering education both locally at UM and nationally. Dr. Finelli’s current research interests include evaluating methods to improve teaching, studying faculty motivation to change classroom practices, and exploring ethical decision-making in engineering students. She also has established a national presence in engineer- ing education; she is a fellow in the American Society of Engineering Education, is an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Education, and past chair of the Educational Research and Methods Division of ASEE.Dr. Noel C. Perkins, University of Michigan Noel Perkins is the Donald T. Greenwood
Engineering Mechanics of Human Motion EGR 453 Biomedical Materials EGR 463 Alternative Energy Systems and Applications MTH 201 Calculus I MTH 202 Calculus II MTH 203 Calculus III MTH 302 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations PHI 102 Ethics PHY 230 Principles of Physics I PHY 234 Engineering Physics STA 315 Design of Experiments WRT 150 Strategies in Writing Another important note is the nature of the cooperative education system. Each student is placed with an employer that provides exposure to their processes, systems, and expectations. The result is that many, but not all, students have had training and use of systems like FMEA
-evaluation5.In this paper, we discuss the research-based laboratory teaching exercises that were implementedin a civil and environmental engineering course. The goal of this laboratory course is tointroduce some unit operations and processes and analysis commonly applied in water andwastewater engineering. In addition, the ABET general engineering criteria also target the socialaspects of engineering education at several levels. For example, criterion 3(c), “an ability todesign a system, component, or process to meet desired needs,” and criterion 3(d) addresses theneed to function on multidisciplinary teams, criterion, and 3(f) social and ethical responsibilities,criterion 3(g) communication skills, and criterion 3(h) addresses global and social
, 6- low level of foreign language knowledge, 7-inability to the self-critisizm, 8-inability to make decisions on his own, 9-noncompliance of ethics and organizational culture, 10-lack of independence in learningFigure 1The Weaknesses of Specialist Training from the Employers’ Point of View Questioning the graduates
Paper ID #12823Resources for ”flipping” classesDr. Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University Dr. Gehringer is an associate professor in the Departments of Computer Science, and Electrical & Computer Engineering. His research interests include computerized assessment systems, and the use of natural-language processing to improve the quality of reviewing. He teaches courses in the area of programming, computer architecture, object-oriented design, and ethics in computing. Page 26.1336.1
Experiential Education, Expanding Boundaries: Serving and Learning, Washington DC: Corporation for National Service.5. Jacoby, Barbara. 1996. “Service-Learning in Today’s Higher Education.” Service Learning in Higher Education, edited by Barbara Jacoby, et al. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers.6. Kolb. D. A. 1984, Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development. Journal of Business Ethics, 15(1): 45-57.7. McGoldrick, M. and A. Ziegert, (Eds.) 2002, Putting the Invisible Hand to Work: Concepts and Models for Service Learning in Economics. Ann Arbor: The University of Michigan Press. Page 26.1367.9