studentsfeel intrinsically motivated to behave in proactive, open minded and collaborative manner, theexpected level of effort is high, and the expected level of persistence to arrive at an acceptablefinal design is high as well. Motivation of students needs to be across the curriculum [Sheppardet al, 2010], and it is important to consider how to best support early year engineering students’motivation and self-regulating learning [Nelson et al, 2015], due to the fact that in these years iswhen students are more likely to drop out [Gainen, 1995].There are many studies regarding the variety of factors, internal and external, that might affectmotivation in an individual. In fields closed to engineering and applicable to engineeringstudents, list goals
modulation and demodulation theory. It is specifically designed to stir theinterest of junior or senior level electronics minded electrical engineering students. In thisproject, a double sideband large carrier waveform is produced using a simple switchingmodulator circuit. The resulting amplitude modulation (AM) waveform is then demodulatedusing an envelope detector circuit. The proposed project requests that students perform a circuitsimulation as well as an actual circuit implementation. The circuit behavior is studied via bothanalysis using software tools and measurement using hardware components. The project furtherrequires that the electrical signals are visualized in both the time and frequency domain toenhance concept understanding. The paper
parts of the project,including sample chain of custody and were expected be productive, contribute significantly, andunderstand all aspects of analysis required for the project. The experimental design proposal wasthe starting point for experiments.Data Collection and Program EvaluationOnce experiments were underway, students needed to adjust and refine their procedures andhypotheses since instrumental analyses rarely worked the first time exactly as planned. Problemsoccurred and new questions arose. Students modified their experiments to solve the problemsand/or answer those questions. This process was repeated multiple times over the course of thePBL and semester and cemented the process of engineering design in the mind of the students.PBL
Paper ID #19941Work in Progress: Quantification of Learning through Learning Statementsand Text MiningMr. Jackson Lyall Autrey, University of Oklahoma Jackson L. Autrey is a Master of Science student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ok- lahoma from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and currently is involved with research into design-based engineering education. After completion of his Master’s degree, Jackson plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.Jennifer M. Sieber, University of Oklahoma Jennifer M. Sieber recently graduated
., Brown, A. L., & Cocking, R. R. (2000). How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience and School. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press. 4. Brereton, M. (2004). Distributed cognition in engineering design: Negotiating between abstract and material representations Design representation (pp. 83-103): Springer 5. Chi, M. T. H. (2008). Three types of conceptual change: Belief revision, mental model transformation, and categorical shift. International handbook of research on conceptual change, 61-82. 6. Chi, M. T. H. (2011). Theoretical perspectives
Paper ID #18567Evaluating the Potential of fNIRS Neuroimaging to Study Engineering Prob-lem Solving and DesignDr. Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Tech Jacob Grohs is an Assistant Professor in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech with Affiliate Faculty status in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics and the Learning Sciences and Technologies at Virginia Tech. He holds degrees in Engineering Mechanics (BS, MS) and in Educational Psychology (MAEd, PhD).Dr. Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech Tripp Shealy is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech and prin- cipal faculty in the Myers-Lawson School
students in this program, and what evidence, if any, do you have that these goals may have been met?5. Do you see a difference in their interest in STEM since the beginning of the year? girls versus boys?6. I wonder if you saw any kind of increase or less messing around and more doing the work.7. Can you give an example of something that comes to mind of what they are interested in?Appendix COpen-ended Survey Questions The Future 1. What do you want to be when you grow up? 2. Why do you want to be that when you grow up? 3. I think girls belong in engineering because__________________________________ 4. An example I know of how engineering makes the world a better place
Charlie by surprise: “When you first start, you think you can just go talk to whomever, which is the way it should be. [However] it was kind of eye-opening. You have to be a bit reserved sometimes as to who you talk to, about what.”This is an important change in outlook, and shows how an organization’s culture might influencethe perceptions and behaviours of early career engineers. As Charlie reflected: “It's very toughfor you to actually learn [if] you sit there and you're afraid to ask questions. Asking questions ishuge.” By putting doubt into his mind about which questions he could ask of whom caused himto reflect on whether his leadership behaviours were appropriate, arguably hindering hisdevelopment. On the other hand, it
Paper ID #18578Challenges and Benefits of Applied Experience as an Engineering Returnerin a Ph.D. ProgramMs. Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan Erika Mosyjowski is a PhD candidate in Higher Education at the University of Michigan. She also earned a Master’s in Higher Education at Michigan and a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology from Case Western Reserve University. Before pursuing a PhD, Erika had a dual appointment in UM’s College of Engineering working in student affairs and as a research associate. While grounded in the field of higher education, her research interests include engineering education
Paper ID #20266MAKER: A Sound Introduction to Engineering Technology and Product De-velopmentProf. Mark Diller P.E., University of Dayton Mark Diller is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton (UD). His areas of interest include mechanical design methodologies, 3D printing, and product development. Prior to teaching, he spent 18 years in industry leading the mechanical design of new medical products for companies such as Midmark Corporation and Battelle Memorial Institute. He has received eight patents for devices ranging from insulin injectors to procedure chairs. Diller earned
Paper ID #19743Modular System of Networked Embedded Components for a First-YearMr. Michael Henry Schulz, The Ohio State University Michael H. Schulz is a teaching assistant with the Fundamentals of Engineering Honors program at The Ohio State University. He is currently the lead developer of the robot course software development team, of which he has been a member for three years. As a Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) student, he will graduate in May, 2017 with his B.S.C.S.E and a minor in Music, Media, and Enterprise.Mr. Evan J. Danish, The Ohio State University Evan J. Danish is a Computer Science and Engineering
Paper ID #18712MOSL: An Innovative Approach to a Supplementary Course of Mathematicsin EngineeringIng. Jose R. Portillo, Universidad Galileo Roberto Portillo is a mathematics professor and sub-director of the Teaching Assistants Department of Universidad Galileo in Guatemala. He holds a Bs. in Electronics and Computer Science and a Ms. in Operations Research. In several years he was awarded with the ”Excellence in Teaching” award. His current research interests are focused in Engineering Education.Dr. Alberth E. Alvarado, Universidad Galileo Alberth Alvarado received (with honors) the B.S. degree in Electronics and
Paper ID #17785Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Welding and Machining Day: Women’sConfidence with Individual Hands-On ManufacturingMs. Stacy Lynn Mann, Kettering University Stacy Mann is a second degree senior level student at Kettering University and creator of the April 2016 SWE Machining and Welding Day. She received a bachelor of arts with honor and highest distinction in 2011 from the University of Michigan in Anthropology and Asian Studies with a concentration in Chinese Studies. She is now pursuing a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering.Dr. Diane L Peters, Kettering University Dr. Peters is an Assistant
Paper ID #20374Student Paper: Small Team Agile Systems Engineering For Rapid Prototyp-ing of Robotic SystemsMr. Charles Avery Noren, Texas A&M University Vehicle Systems & Control Laboratory Charles Noren is an undergraduate research assistant at the Texas A&M University Vehicle Systems & Control Laboratory and task leader for the rail-based robotic system project. He is expected to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering in May of 2018, and plans to continue his education at Texas A&M University with a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering.Kendra Lynne Andersen, Texas A&M
Paper ID #17913Improving Student Engagement in Engineering Using Brain-Based LearningPrinciples as Instructional Delivery ProtocolsDr. John T. Solomon, Tuskegee University John T Solomon is assistant professor in the mechanical engineering department of Tuskegee Univer- sity. He received Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from Florida State University, USA in 2010. Prior joining Tuskegee University he was working as a Research Associate in Florida Center for Advanced Aero Propulsion and an Adjunct Faculty at Florida State University. Dr. Solomon’s research interests include high speed flow control, actuator development
conducted a search for “handicapped doors.” Severalphotographs of wheelchair-accessible doors appeared on his iPad screen. He tapped on an imageof a door that appeared to be the most similar to the design that his group had in mind. When hetapped on the image, the website on which the image appeared was displayed on the screen. Hescrolled down the website skimmed it for information on the door’s costs. This exampledemonstrates how participants tended to use visual strategies, rather than written strategies, tofind information. Miguel could have typed “cost of average handicapped door” in a regularGoogle search engine, but instead he preferred to use a visual strategy that would result inimages rather than in words
learning activities in their professional positions. This study of IRE graduates in theworkforce provides evidence of the value of this approach showing that these engineers see thevalue of these skills, continue to practice them (albeit in modified ways from when at IRE), andshow evidence of being at an advantage in the “learning to learn” activities that are necessary intheir jobs.ReferencesABET, Inc., (2016). Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2016-2017. Retrieved from http://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/criteria-for-accrediting- engineering-programs-2016-2017/.Bransford, J.D., Brown, A.L., & Cocking, R.R., eds. (2000). How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. Washington
Paper ID #19643From Professor to Teacher: Who Knows What Engineering Is Best in the K-12 Classroom?Sr. Mary Ann Jacobs Ed.D., Manhattan College Mary Ann Jacobs, scc is an assistant professor in the School of Education. She prepares secondary teacher candidates in all content areas through her courses in secondary pedagogy. Her areas of interest include STEM education, brain compatible strategies, and action research in the classroom.Dr. Zahra Shahbazi, Manhattan College Zhahra Shahbazi is as an assistant professor of Mechanical engineering at Manhattan College. She earned a B.S. degree from the University of Tehran
Paper ID #18841Gender and Ethnic Differences in Classroom Engagement and KnowledgeBuilding in Engineering Energy Science CoursesDan Haskett, Georgia Southern University Georgia Southern StudentDr. Jonathan C. Hilpert, Georgia Southern University Dr. Jonathan C. Hilpert is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology in the Department of Cur- riculum Reading and Foundations in the College of Education at Georgia Southern University. His re- search interests include student motivation, engagement, and interactive learning; emergent and self- organizing properties of educational systems; and knowledge construction of
Paper ID #18173Design in Biomedical Engineering: Student Applications of Design Heuristicsas a Tool for Idea GenerationMiss Anastasia Katharine Ostrowski, University of Michigan Anastasia Ostrowski is a graduate student in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan, con- ducting research with the Daly Design and Engineering Education Research Group. Her undergraduate degree is in Biomedical Engineering focusing on electrical engineering. Her current research focuses on understanding how engineering students in biomedical engineering engage in the design process.Mr. Jin Woo Lee, University of Michigan Jin Woo Lee is
sustainability componentsOne of the main objectives of the development of K-12 outreach activities via service learningexperiences was to provide a sustainable way to promote active CPP engineering studentparticipation in the education and motivation of the K-12 community. The sustainability of theprogram was achieved developing the curriculum model shown in Figure 1.Sustainability component 1-The service learning instructional model provided academic credit tostudents(this provided time in students’ schedules to engage in the creation, modification andfurther implementation of the hands-on outreach activities while keeping in mind thecharacteristics of the K-12 partner). The course was officially designated as a service learningcourse, which added all
Paper ID #20096Teaching the Nature of Engineering in K-12 Science Education: A DelphiStudy (Fundamental)Dr. Brian Hartman, Walla Walla University Brian is a professor of education at Walla Walla University. He has 5 years of experience teaching high school science and practiced engineering for 12 years. His research interests include K-12 biological and chemical engineering curriculum development, nature of engineering, and creativity in engineering design.Randy L. Bell, Oregon State University Dr. Bell is an Associate Dean and Professor of Science Education in the College of Education at Oregon State University. His
the program, he had aresearch question in mind. Brandon proposed measuring road roughness from a mechanical,rather than a civil engineering perspective. He claimed civil engineers know all about the roadand nothing about signal processing. The current standard of measuring road roughness entailedmeasurements made at constant speed under ideal conditions. This approach did not accuratelyrepresent normal driving conditions. Brandon considered multiple factors and conditions in hisapproach, arising from his past project experience with the research institute.Interpreting the Case through the CoCPBrandon amassed substantial domain-relevant skills across domains over his extensive career.He was confident in his testing and design skills, his
student immersion and growth in mind, the programhas developed to include an engineering cornerstone project in which students work in teams todesign, build, and program autonomous robots to complete tasks on an interactive roboticscourse. In support of the project, a variety of technologies were designed and polished as theprogram grew. Classroom methodologies were also evaluated and improved with time inresponse to student feedback and research on best practices.This paper provides a historical review of practice for the program with an emphasis on thetechnologies and methodologies that have been most effective in the program as it hasdeveloped.IntroductionFor 23 years researchers in autonomous robot design have worked on the advancement of
interacting points of view) alongside discussions of“objectivity.” Integrating conversation architectures that value and develop intersubjectivestatements allows multiple perspectives to come out so teams can take advantage of them in theirwork. Open Sentences also allow students to share their personal interests and values; connectingwith these inner interests can increase their intrinsic motivation [15].Open Sentences can lead to emotionally vulnerable spaces when students share their values,motivations, and fears. In our experiences, engineering curricula do not typically provide manyspaces for the development of affective skills, and facilitators should keep this in mind. Forinstance, it may be helpful to use a progression of Open Sentences that
Paper ID #18877Are Students Overworked? Understanding the Workload Expectations andRealities of First-Year EngineeringMs. Darlee Gerrard, University of Toronto Darlee Gerrard is a Coordinator for pre-university science and engineering outreach programs in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto. She is also a Ph.D. student in the department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) in the collaborative Engineering Education program. She received her Hon. B.Sc. from the University of Toronto, B. Ed. from Brock University, and Masters degree
: including“specified criteria for success” as they go about defining problems, and planning and carryingout “fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identifyaspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.”6 Another principle for elementary through high school engineering education, accordingto the Committee on K12 Engineering Education, is that it promotes engineering habits of mind.Specifically, the committee referenced the following habits of mind: “systems thinking,collaboration, ethical considerations, creativity, communication and optimism.”7 Optimism“reflects a world view in which possibilities and opportunities can be found in every challengeand an understanding that every technology can
Paper ID #20467Fostering an Asset Mindset to Broaden Participation through the Transfor-mation of an Engineering Diversity ProgramDr. Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder Beverly Louie is the Director for Teaching and Learning Initiatives in the Broadening Opportunities through the Leadership and Diversity (BOLD) Center in The University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. She holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemical engineering from CU, and a D.Phil. in mechanical engineering from the University of Oxford, England. Louie’s research inter- ests are in the areas of engineering student
Tech, College of Engineering and theUniversity of Nottingham, Faculty of Engineering, now entering its fourth year. The programfacilitates the exchange of students, faculty, technology and ideas pursuant to researching futureelectronic transport systems and alternative energy systems. This strong institutional partnershipprovides students with the opportunity to conduct this international research while acquiringglobally minded engineering practices. The National Science Foundation grant (#1261162)supports up to (10) students from Virginia Tech in conducting paid summer research related totheir academic and professional interests under the mentorship of faculty members at theUniversity of Nottingham and in cooperation with Virginia Tech
Paper ID #20261Cognitive Processing of Cryptography Concepts: An fMRI StudyMr. Joseph William Beckman, Purdue University Joseph Beckman is a Ph.D. student in information security at Purdue University researching cognitive processing as it applies to learning in information security.Ms. Melissa Jane Dark, Purdue University Melissa Dark is W.C. Furnas Professor of Technology in the College of Technology at Purdue University. Her work is in cybersecurity teaching, learning and thinking.Mr. Pratik Kashyap, Purdue University Pratik Kashyap is a PhD student in Electrical Engineering at Purdue University whose field of research