nine years, teaching Technical Writing and also serving on the teaching team for the NSF Freshman Integrated Program for Engineering (FIPE). She returned to NMSU in 2002 and began work- ing for New Mexico AMP, where she currently holds the position of Alliance Programs Manager. In this position, Jeanne works with the thirteen partner institutions statewide and helps with reporting and publications of New Mexico AMP. She is also involved with the professional development training of the Undergraduate Research Assistants (URAs), and each summer, Jeanne coordinates the Summer Commu- nity College Opportunity for Research Experience (SCCORE) program, a bridge program for community college students that provides research
; fasten stringers to the skin 16. Weigh each completed panel for comparison to the predicted weight 17. Cut and mount loading caps on each panel for testing 18. Test each panel using a servo-hydraulic testing machine and record data 19. Compare measured data for various events (e.g., local buckling, failure) to the predicted values 20. Write and submit a group technical report following the specified format 21. Give an oral presentation of the project to the class Figure 5. Sequence of activities associated with the panel projectUltimately, the quantity and size of stringers for each concept that provides the optimum overallpanel design are identified. With the availability of this information, each team
, professional behavior) were successfullycoded and compared between groups of students19. In a different student fourth and fifth yearmedical students reflected on two interactive video cases and were assigned a reflection score bytheir peers based on a specially developed rubric20. Kember’s most recent rubric for determininglevels of reflection from student writing comes from nursing education5,7,21. Though reflective practice has been shown to be instrumental in promoting deeperunderstanding of educational material, and allows students to evaluate their mode of thinking andtheir actions, and is considered by some to be a necessary aspect of design, we are onlybeginning to study the relationship between engineering student’s learning and
Paper ID #11190Ethics for BeginnersDr. Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology Marilyn Dyrud is a full professor in the Communication Department at Oregon Institute of Technology and regularly teaches classes in business and technical writing, public speaking, rhetoric, and ethics; she is part of the faculty team for the Civil Engineering Department’s integrated senior project. She is active in ASEE as a regular presenter, moderator, and paper reviewer; she has also served as her campus’ representative for 17 years, as chair of the Pacific Northwest Section, and as section newsletter editor. She was named an
why contracting and goal setting in the forming stage iscrucial. In addition, instructors can reduce the extent of social loafing by communicating thatteam participation is mandatory and specifying how each individual’s contribution will bemeasured25, 26, 28. Examples of how to measure individual performance include peer evaluation,specific task designation and measurement, and instructor observation. In addition, teammembers are more likely to be motivated to contribute when their contribution is unique2, 25, 26.This can be accomplished by assigning specific roles2 or emphasizing diversity of thought andexperience within each team25, 26.Defining roles during the formation phase can help the team clarify responsibilities and preventconflict29
, 4year summer program that provides academic training, mentorship, and hands-on experience formiddle and high school students that are interested in pursuing STEM careers. A series of newcourses that are to be offered as standardized courses at participating TexPREP institutionsthroughout the state are being developed by undergraduate engineering students.Nine undergraduate students majoring in mechanical and civil engineering and computer sciencewere hired to write the TexPREP course curriculum with the idea that students would be able todevelop course content that the participants could easily relate to. Following development of thecurriculum, undergraduate students actively participated in the implementation and reviewprocess. The primary
formultidisciplinary, project-based engineering experience for students at all levels3.The seven major course topics of FECI are measurements, engineering professions, teamwork,problem solving, communication, design process, and safety, professionalism, and ethics. Inaddition, FECI serves as engineering students’ Rowan Seminar course, which is a collegesuccess course and has objectives in writing and critical thinking, library research skills, Page 26.400.2cooperative learning, and classroom management skills. As such, students taking FECI areexpected to learn to take measurements in a laboratory setting, analyze and communicate theresults of those
use of coins was adopted since the weights are fairly standardizedand documented). It was also important to allow for feedback from peers to be given on thedrawings so this was also incorporated into the online version of the activity. Table 2. Implementation and Transformation of a Team Hands-on Activity from On-site Version to Online Version On-site Version Online Version Design Goal Design the lightest bridge that Design the lightest bridge that span a 24’’ gap using materials span a 24’’ gap using materials listed that can support the largest listed that can support the
, larger-scale, quantitative scientific studies. Brown4points out that criteria against which to measure success of interventions or guide iterations ineducational DBR should consist of development of traits which the school system is chargedwith teaching, e.g., problem solving, critical thinking, and reflective learning.In this paper, we test the hypothesis that the flexibility and hands-on nature of a roboticsplatform will support different audio, visual, verbal (read/write), and kinesthetic learningstyles,5,6 offering teachers more versatility within lesson plans while effectively teaching STEMconcepts to students. Despite a lack of agreement7 within the education research communityregarding categories or, in some cases, the existence of
ofsenior undergraduate engineering students. Our interpretive analysis of this data outlinedsignificant differences in care-ethical responsibility as viewed through each lens. For example,one group demonstrated little paternalism and considered several key, influencing stakeholdersin their report, while the other group employed a more paternalistic approach and consideredfewer key influencing stakeholders. In the interest of broadening ethical awareness inengineering, the findings and outcomes of this work can be used by educators to inform thedesign of course materials, exercises, and evaluation/grading criteria, such as by adapting theselenses for use in self- and/or peer-assessment. This work can also be used by researchersinterested in care
engineering calculus course taught via synchronous broadcast at a mid-size,Western, public university. The instructional innovation required first year calculus students toparticipate in an asynchronous, online discussion forum for graded credit. Data, consisting ofwritten reflections and transcribed interviews, were gathered from three STEM faculty memberswho each played a different role in the change process: a mathematics instructor implementingthe online forum within his course; an engineering faculty peer-mentor assisting with theimplementation of the online forum; and a STEM education faculty member evaluating theimplementation and observing the process of change. Situated within the interpretive researchparadigm, this study uses exploratory
through required online quiz questions before class. Occasionally, there willbe a short activity or tutorial that requires applying, but these are infrequent.In contrast, the higher levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy are incorporated to the in-class activities.Lecture activities are used at University A that target the higher levels of Bloom’s taxonomy,specifically applying (using concepts to solve problem), analyzing and evaluating (determiningwhat method is best to solve the problem), and creating (writing the MATLAB program). AtUniversity B, most in-class activities are built around applying the knowledge from thepreparation activities. Occasionally, there will be activities and assignments requiring analyzingand evaluating. At University B, there is
and come up with potential designs that would then be presented to their peers at variousstages for feedback and critique. In one week students identified an idea, researched existing andpotential solutions, developed a design, built a prototype and presented their solution. Theprocess included competencies such as ideation and brain storming, team forming and roleassignment, project planning, critical thinking, evaluation and reflection, constructive critique,verbal and written skills, visual sketching, engineering design, prototyping and debugging,entrepreneurship, and innovation. The students were given the opportunity to work in a group orindividually. Even if students chose to work individually, they were required to participate in the
calculation and risk analysis” published by CRC Press) and more than 20 papers in international peer-reviewed journals.Dr. Bing Guo, Texas A&M University at Qatar Dr. Bing Guo is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and a Dean’s Fellow at Texas A&M University at Qatar. He teaches introductory engineering mechanics, thermal dynamics, thermal fluid sciences, and experimentation design. Dr. Guo has been involved in teaching innovation with technology since 2013, with notable products such as an app for enhanced learning of 3-D objects and a video lecture library for statics and dynamics. Guo received his bachelor’s degree and doctoral degrees in Thermal Engineering from Tsinghua University.Dr. Bilal Mansoor
-recorded argumentation. Group I focused on the ILO “Independentlyidentify a WSP in the context of one’s future profession and describe why it is a WSP” (ILOcategory 2b in table 1). They suggested that each student in the class should choose a WSP fromthe context of their future profession. They should then write a short note to the teacher in whichthey report which problem they have chosen, including one argument for why they think it is aWSP. The teacher either approves the students’ choices, or provides feedback for why the chosenproblem may not be seen as a WSP. Once students have received approval from the teacher, theywork in pairs. Each pair records a short video in which each student describes his/her chosenproblem to the other student, and
. Data analysis, in short, proceeded in several stages using the constantcomparison method by reducing a preliminary set of codes into larger themes through aniterative process of reading, categorizing, and comparing categories/codes both within and acrosstranscripts.33 Several strategies were employed to establish credibility: member checking (i.e.,asking a participant to review his transcript for accuracy and completeness), triangulation of datasources (e.g., interviews, demographic questionnaire), and peer debriefing (i.e., researcherstalked with colleagues regularly for the purpose of exploring implicit aspects of the study).ResultsCategory 1: Confident and resilient (Buoyant Believers)Using Strayhorn’s typology as a guide for the first time
Page 26.1066.5importance of reflection in courses is demonstrated in Wong et al. who suggested that studentwriting can be used as evidence of reflective thinking and learning.14As previously stated, there are several ways to engage in critical reflection. Kavanagh listed endof course meta-learning, portfolio reflections, peer assisted learning sessions in their engineeringcourse,2 and as seen in O’Moore and Baldock,19 they discussed online reflections, and teamreflections. Each technique has strengths and weaknesses, but they provide a different approachto understanding of learning outcomes and experiences. Journal writing has also been seen in theliterature,13, 14, 17 and in these instances, reflection can occur in the journal entries and
-time research or scholarship[,]… [and it] is viewed as preparatory fora full-time academic and/or research career,” among others. Although this is what is typicallythought of regarding postdocs, a consistent definition of what a postdoc position actually is, isstill lacking, which makes studying the postdoc experience a challenge2.Possibly due to the lack of a consistent definition of what a postdoc appointment is, there can bemany different responsibilities that characterize postdoc positions. Akerlind3 writes that there is“substantial variation within postdoc roles and responsibilities, even within the same disciplinaryarea.” These responsibilities, as listed by Akerlind3 include: being completely in charge of aresearch project and all it
to stay in college if they connected both academically and socially tothe institution2. Alexander Astin’s research found that the quality and the quantity of studentsinteractions with peers and faculty were important factors in developing student engagement inthe life of the institution3.Lenning and Ebbers4 (1999) wrote that Alexander Astin and Vincent Tinto models showed theimportance of “community” learning and involvement among students and faculty. The “involvement” model (Astin) and the “student departure” model (Tinto) provide theoretical and conceptual reasons why student learning communities should impact college students positively, and much research supports both models. The models suggest that learning
STEM-based games; (C)A weekly seminar meeting with outside presentations of general interest, such as job-hunting,resume-writing, information about scholarships and fellowships, and the process to apply tograduate school; and (D) A Poster Session so that students present the engineering experiencesthey have gained. These four components are designed to provide students with the opportunityto develop and exhibit strong analytical skills, communication, high ethical standards, andprofessionalism through written and oral presentations and discussions with fellow students,industry experts, and faculty.In 2013, SOCHE again implemented an assessment tool in an effort to better understand theneeds of the 43 participating students. Of these students
. However, whenstudents did reflect on out-of-major courses, they tended to recount a wider variety of enactedphilosophies, including more learner-centered ones (progressivism, social reconstructionism, andexistentialism). Qualitative analysis of students’ descriptions of their most impactful classesrevealed five major factors that contribute to the success of a course: course components, theinstructor, the student experience, the subject matter, and other stakeholders (e.g., peers andteaching assistants). Exploring these impactful classroom experiences highlights connectionsbetween the literature and student experiences as well as supports new faculty who areconsidering the type of instructional environments they will strive to create in their own
. (2003). Introduction to the SCALE-UP (Student-Centered Activities for Large Enrollment Undergraduate Programs) Project. Proceeding of the International School of Physics.17. Haller, C.R., Gallagher, V.J., Weldon, T.L., & Felder, R.M. (2000). Dynamics of peer education in cooperative learning groups. Journal of Engineering Education, 89(3), 285-293.18. Biggs, J. & Tang, C. (2011). Teaching for quality learning at university (4th ed). Berkshire, England: Open University Press, McGraw-Hill Education (UK).19. Lopez, J.A., Love, C., & Watters, D. (2014). Clickers in biosciences: Do they improve academic performance? International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 22, 26-41.20. Felder, R.M. &
Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP) Deputy Direc- tor and managed its Summer Bridge, Academies of Engineering, and University Success components. I earned a BS in Civil Engineering from University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) in 2005 and a MS in En- gineering Management from UAA in 2009. I have taught the Introduction to Engineering course at UAA 5 times. I have more than five years of construction and engineering professional experience in Alaska. I specialized in water and sewer projects in remote Alaskan villages. My responsibilities have included design assistance, technical report and permit writing, feasibility studies, and business plan preparations. Previous work includes conceptual design of
through writing, speech and engineering drawings. • Create a Community: Allow students to make connections with the Cal Poly Mechanical Engineering community and develop support systems that will help them succeed during their time as students. This includes getting to know the faculty, understanding department procedures, finding extra-curricular opportunities and gaining exposure to other academic opportunities such as study abroad.New Freshmen YearTo address these goals, several structural changes were made. First, all Mechanical Engineeringfreshmen were put in a lockstep program so that they took the same four core ME courses duringthe same quarter with block scheduling. This ensured that all ME freshmen would
isn’t always easy. Female faculty in particular find that having fewwomen colleagues, unwelcoming search processes, and lack of development opportunities, to beinhibiting factors that influence the desire to pursue and enter tenure-track positions. Addressingthese issues calls for institutional transformation which requires senior administrative support, Page 26.756.4collaborative leadership, flexible vision, and visible action.3 External agencies, such as theNational Science Foundation (NSF), and a network of peer institutions can also influenceinstitutional transformation.3 Research suggests that females make career choices based upontheir
formative feedback students’ needs and issuesare the defining framework of learning issues, impediments, and barriers that an instructor canaddress for more effective teaching. Thus, students are empowered to play a role in their learningwhen they provide input about their instruction. Instructors in the JTF project have created avariety of web-enabled tools and resources to address issues revealed by student feedbackacquired by using Concept Warehouse or Blackboard survey tools. One tool is "pencasts" inwhich a smart pen captures a person's writing and/or drawing on a notepad along with audioinput to make a "pencast" recording as an audio PDF. These tutorial problem pencasts have beenmade into videos for the YouTube on the channel MSEASUproblems
, first-year engineering instruction, and the pedagogical aspects of writing computer games. John has held a variety of leadership positions, including currently serving as an ABET Commissioner and as Vice President of The Pledge of the Computing Professional; within ASEE, he previously served as Chair of the Computers in Education Division and was one of the principal authors of the Best Paper Rubric used for determining the Best Overall Conference Paper and Best Professional Interest Council (PIC) Papers for the ASEE Annual Conference. He is a past recipient of Best Paper awards from the Computers in Education, First-Year Programs, and Design in Engineering Education Divisions, and has also been recognized for his
Paper ID #11341Development of Student Competencies Overtime in an Authentic ImmersiveDesign ExperienceProf. Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma Zahed Siddique is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering of University of Oklahoma. His research interest include product family design, advanced material and engineering education. He is interested in motivation of engineering students, peer-to-peer learning, flat learning environments, technology assisted engineering education and experiential learning. He is the coordinator of the industry sponsored capstone from at his
your peers as well as investors/clients and customers of the value of your proposals).9. – Teamwork d You can explain the importance of teamwork and Organizational team management, and experienced it, in the creation Chart of a simulated new venture (negotiating with your team members, understanding the different roles and functions played by different team members).10. – Communication g You are able to successfully communicate and Lean Canvas present a business idea to
12 2 9 12 OS 12 0 10 16 OL 3 13 11 9 OS 9 0 12 16 OL 5 11 Total 156 89 67This paper will investigate student engagement with their instructor and with their peers, asassessed by end-of-course evaluations, in these 12 offerings of EGR 320L to see if there is anyvariability in student responses in online vs. onsite courses or between engineering vs. computerscience students. Before analyzing the student