indicates that in-house homework canbe used to assess the student learning outcomes. In addition, this study also shows that thedifference was higher for Dynamics than the Statics and Strength of Materials. It suggests that formore challenging courses, the differences are more pronounced.INTRODUCTIONAssigning homework to students that is graded is very useful in helping students learn engineeringtopics. A study conducted at Cal-Poly [1] showed that students who didn’t have access to solutionmanuals performed better than those who did when it comes to taking exams. A paper [2] entitled,“Development of a Comprehensive Assessment Technique to Invigorate Students’ Problem-Solving Skills and Deter Cheating,” also mentions that independent study on
Edwardsville, Aug 2005 - Aug 2015 Assistant Professor, California State University Chico, August 2015 - Present Journal Publications 1. Luo, Albert C.J. and O’Connor, Dennis (2014), ”On periodic motions in a parametric hardening Mathieu Duffing oscillator”, International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos, 24, 1430004. 2. Luo, Albert C.J. and O’Connor, Dennis (2009), ”Periodic Motions with Impacting Chatter and Stick in a Gear Transmission System”, ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 131, 041013. 3. Luo, Albert C.J. and O’Connor, Dennis (2009), ”Impact Chatter in a gear transmission system with two oscillators”, IMeChe Part K: Journal of Multi-body Dynamics, 223, 159-188. 4. Luo, Albert C.J. and O’Connor, Dennis
2.50 2.80 2.63 2.42 Perceptions (N=653) 2.66 2.77 2.58 2.67 2.57 2.49Figure 1: Personal interests and perceptions of engineering for all IRB approved students who completed all survey responsesFigure 1 displays the results for all students where we had complete data and consentingparents/students. In looking at the results, there are some distinct gaps between students’interests and their perceptions of engineering. In particular, we see students viewing engineeringas realistic and investigative, but they do not have as high interests in those dimensions. On theother hand, we see students with high interest in the social dimension, but the
the space are related. Using an in-depth phenomenologically based interviewingmethod, purposive sampling, and snowball sampling, six females, who have all made the consciousdecision to engage in a university makerspace(s), participated in a three-series interview process.The interviews were transcribed and analyzed via emerging questions for categorical metrics andinfographics of the student exposure and involvement in making and makerspaces. These findingsare used to demonstrate 1) how students who do, or do not, seek out making activities may end upin the makerspace and 2) how student narratives resulting in high-makerspace involvement areimpacted by prior experiences, classes, and friendships.IntroductionOn several college campuses
. Jamieson Director of the Women in Engineering Program (WIEP) in the College of Engineering at Purdue University. She is the current past chair of the Women in Engineering Division of ASEE. Holloway received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, all from Purdue University.Mrs. Susan R. Bayley, Purdue University, West LafayetteAnna Veronica Walter, Purdue University, West Lafayette c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Investigation of Pre-Service Teacher Self-Efficacy for Teaching Engineering Jessica L. Sargent,1,2 Anna V. Walter,1,2 Sue R. Bayley,1 Beth M. Holloway1 1 Women in
student bodies of differing demographicsand character: a regional university; a community college; and a technical college. Studies havepointed to the effect of the lack of belonging among the classrooms, majors, and the institution ingeneral on students’ retention rates and performance in future engineering classes. Sense ofbelonging has been identified as particularly important to the retention of underrepresentedminorities (URM) and women. In a multi-year study published in the 2012 ASEE conference [1]researchers at five institutions conducted an extensive research study of belonging among STEMstudents in four categories; belonging to the classroom, belonging to the major, belonging to theinstitution as a resource; and belonging to the
American communities andevaluates which outreach method might be best for corporations. To this end, the study focuseson responding to two research questions: 1) Which informal STEM education programs areused in African American communities? 2) Out of these outreach programs, which might bebeneficial for corporations to focus on to fully maximize time, money, and other resources?This study’s search results are directed by education, economic, humanities, and social sciencedatabases and restricted to peer-reviewed articles. This systematized review is based on 23peer-reviewed articles published between 1986 and 2015. From the 23 peer-reviewed articles,two topical categories emerged: pre-college minority STEM outreach efforts and pre-collegeand
printing). The second part was to create activities that were authenticand provided an opportunity for experiential learning. Experiential learning attempts to rectifywhat Kolb characterized as the “rejection” of the “real-world” by the educational establishment 1.Namely, experiential learning allows students to experience, reflect, think, and act as part of aholistic educational experience 2. Because the experiential learning model is based on a frame ofthe successive cycles between concrete and abstract concepts, a transfer from a theoreticallecture to the experiential activity or vice versa is claimed to be the sequential cycle for learning1, 3 . The students will be given the opportunity to use connected devices to collect data and
and the virtual reality laboratories. Using a common quiz, eachset of students is assessed in their ability to identify and describe the uses of various laboratoryequipment. Through the assessment, the viability of the virtual reality-based laboratory is studiedregarding the effectiveness of it as an education tool. Recommendations are also made forinstitutions interested in designing similar experiences.1 IntroductionEngineering education requires the transmission of information that provides students with anunderstanding of physical phenomena. Traditionally, engineering education utilizes laboratoryexperimentation to reinforce the learning experience 1 . As such, laboratories are an embedded partof scientific teaching as a whole 2
availability of the software? This paper will review the results ofsurveys conducted both before and after implementation of Electronic Lab Notebooksoftware.BackgroundNew York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is a portal campus of New York University inNew York City, USA. Located in the United Arab Emirates in the city of Abu Dhabi,NYUAD is a liberal arts university with over 20 majors that students can choose fromunder the disciplines Arts and Humanities, Social Science, Sciences, andEngineering[1, 2]. With slightly more than 1000 students, NYUAD boasts a 5:1 Studentto Faculty ratio. Faculty conduct research in each of 4 aforementioned areas. Inaddition, the Research Institute consists of over 12 centers, labs, and projects, themajority of which fall
-centered instruction promotes greater learning andunderstanding than traditional content-oriented teaching strategies [1], [2]. After a review ofcurrent literature, Prince concluded that engineering faculty should consider new instructionalmethods, including active learning strategies, in their classrooms, as he found compellingevidence regarding the efficacy of student-centered teaching practices [3].In a meta-analysis of 225 studies, Freeman et al. evaluated instructional practices inundergraduate STEM classes to better understand the impact of active learning on students [4].The authors found that student performance on examinations or concept inventories was higher,approximately 6%, with active learning instruction. Further, their analysis
years industrial experience working for Delphi Technologies in Rochester, NY as a Senior Plastics Engineer. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Is Unaided Active Learning an Effective Teaching Method for those with Learning Disabilities?AbstractThe work presented here aims to address a critical knowledge gap in the engineering educationliterature through a preliminary study meant to determine if active learning is more effective whenstudents with learning disabilities are first front-loaded with information. These preliminaryfindings aimed at not only determining if the work should be continued in the future, but also atevaluating if frontloading resulted in: (1
engineering education: Climate for Asian, Latina and White women. Paper presented at the Frontiers in Education Conference, Rapid City, SD.Charmaz, K. (2006). Constructing grounded theory. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.Chubin, D. E., May, G. S., & Babco, E. L. (2005). Diversifying the engineering workforce. Journal of Engineering Education, 94(1), 73-86.Dotson, G. A. (2008). No employee left behind: The lived workplace experiences of inclusion/exclusion of African American engineering professionals within the semiconductor industry. (PhD), Capella University.Doucet, A., & Mauthner, N. S. (2008). What can be known and how? Narrated subjects and the listening guide. Qualitative Research, 8(3
behavior is higher when one (an agent) perceives that other peoplewould recognize his or her behavior with lower possibility. The following formulademonstrates the equation: CUB≈ 𝑓([𝑃(𝑃𝐷𝑥 )]) where: CUB: Conducting Unethical Behavior Formula 1 P: Possibility PD: Perceived Disclosure of behavior xTo further clarify the mentioned theory, imagine Dr. Jefferson2, a general practitioner, whoworks in the Ministry of Health Affairs. Since the beginning of the project he has beenengaged with the business analysts team in development of a Fraud Detection System (FDS)as a "business person" to clarify system
[1], this diversity is not uniformly spread across campuses. The majority ofcollege students in the United States attend public institutions regardless of racial or ethnicbackground [2]. It may appear from aggregate data that diversity at varying institution types(public vs. private, two-year vs. four-year, etc.) follows national demographic trends, however,these numbers are confounded by the distinctly different demographics found in HistoricallyBlack Colleges and Universities [3], Hispanic Serving Institutions [4], and Tribal Colleges [5].At these institutions, the race or ethnicity served is disproportionately represented compared tonational demographics.The modules described here focus on exposing students to perspectives that stem from
computer science (CS) education byteaching computational creativity in both CS and non-CS courses. The purpose of this paper is topresent the methods used in this project, summarize previous findings, and report new resultsrelated to students’ retention in CS courses. Computational creativity integrates computationalthinking and creative thinking so that each can be used to enhance the other in improving studentlearning and performance in class [1]. Whereas computational thinking brings a structured andanalytic approach to problem-solving situations, creative thinking introduces novelty andinnovative, non-standard solutions. While numerous components of computational thinking have been identified (e.g., [2]),the focal components within our
create your own. I suggest the following two questions: (1) “Whatdoes the instructor do that helps you to learn?” and (2) “What in the course is getting in the wayof your learning?” Framing it around learning rather than what students like might yield morespecific and actionable feedback. I would avoid asking them “How can I teach better?” Someinstructors also use the same questions that will appear on the end-of-term evaluations so thatthey know what students are thinking about those issues. Be sure to follow up with studentsabout a few (you can pick which!) of the things that you learned and how you plan to address thefeedback. Another idea is to ask a colleague or a CTL staff member to observe your teaching.You can ask them to look at some
happening in both settings includedAbstraction, Algorithm and Procedure, Debugging/Troubleshooting, Pattern Recognition,and Simulation. We also noticed that given the tasks that children were given, the level ofCT competencies they engaged in was different. BackgroundSTEM IntegrationOver the past fifteen years, engineering knowledge, practices and habits of mind have also begunreceiving greater attention at the elementary school level, as these engineering practices facilitatestudents’ skills in solving complex and real-world problems [1]–[3]. Recent studies suggest thatintegrating STEM provides more meaningful environments for students to foster their interestand connections to the real-world [4], [5]. In
well as the barriers theyperceive to doing so. Results indicated that most elementary teachers support the inclusion ofengineering within the science standards for elementary grades. Teachers describe lack ofpreservice and in-service training, lack of background knowledge, lack of materials, lack of timefor planning and implementing lessons, and lack of administrative support as barriers toimplementing engineering activities within their classrooms.*The views and opinions of the speaker expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect thoseof the U.S. Government or any agency thereof.Introduction The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) incorporated engineering practices intoK-12 science standards [1], and because NGSS calls for
Paper ID #21989Keeping a Prospect on the Line and Then in the Boat: Recruitment and Re-tention Efforts that Make a DifferenceDr. Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel Ron Welch (P.E.) received his B.S. degree in Engineering Mechanics from the United States Military Academy in 1982. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1990 and 1999, respectively. He became the Dean of Engineering at The Citadel on 1 July 2011. Prior to his current position, he was the Department Head of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler from Jan 2007 to June 2011 as well
InteractiveApplication (CATIA) was used for aircraft parts modeling and statics analysis in designedscenarios. CATIA is a software for computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aidedmanufacturing (CAM), computer-aided engineering (CAE), developed by Dassault Systems [1].In CATIA, finite element analysis (FEA) is used for approximating the statics analysis. Studentsin this class must meet the pre-requisite courses of: basic aircraft science, graphicalcommunication and spatial analysis, mathematics, and physics.Engineering technology courses typically consist of lecture and lab components. However, theoriginal lab of statics course was designed to be implemented in a computer lab, where studentsare using CATIA to conduct static analysis. CATIA is widely used by many
abilitiesfor graduates (see Table 1). Yet these skills are rarely part of an engineering curriculumthat is typically focused on technical topics. Anecdotally, many graduates starting out inengineering firms report that they need knowledge on fundamental business functions tobetter understand the role of engineering in helping a business organization be profitable.Table 1. Attributes Employers Seek on a Candidate’s Resume [1] PERCENTAGE OF ATTRIBUTE RESPONDENTS 1 Ability to work in a team 78.0% 2 Problem-solving skills 77.3% 3 Communication skills
valuable to our peers in engineering education. Given these goals, werecognize that some terms we use are new to the engineering education community; therefore,Table 1 serves to introduce common vocabulary.Table 1. Key definitions of terms associated with Lean LaunchPad® and Customer Discovery. Term Definition Customer An individual or group who will buy or use the product or service Stakeholder An individual or group who has a vested interest in the product or service (e.g., customer, manufacturer, regulator, gatekeeper, etc.) Opportunity Space The area of interest for the entrepreneur, program developer, researcher, etc. (e.g., green housing, student
of educational efficacy, the molecular basis of cell movement, and the mitigation of infectious diseases. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Learner Satisfaction and Quality of Student-Faculty Interactions in Traditional vs. Blended ClassroomsThe effectiveness of active learning methods to improve learning in STEM higher education hasbecome an area of national interest, in part because of a perceived need to increase retention ofstudents in STEM careers and support their career development in a global economy [1]. Supportfor designing courses with a variety of activities to increase student engagement is based onevidence of increased test scores and reduced failure
of trigonometry asstudents construct an arch bridge using specific mathematic formulas and approaches. In thisunit, a team of students will design an arch bridge using provided pieces of wood. Beforebuilding an arch bridge, students will learn the way to calculate the length of both the bottom andtop panels of each piece through the application of a trigonometry formula. Then, students willcut out designated pieces of wood using the results from their mathematical calculations; thesepieces will be assembled to make an arch bridge. Through this design activity, students will learnconcepts of trigonometry in a practical hands-on activity which incorporates an authentic designtask. Lesson Information 1. Time: 3 hours 2. Lesson Objectives
spanning a period of four academic semestersbetween 2014 and 2017 were analyzed using two approaches. Projects were analyzed(1) for the degree of integration of non-technical considerations and (2) by term frequencymining and term frequency-inverse document frequency (tf-idf). The integration of socio-economic and cultural considerations into the course project increased in 2016 and 2017,with five of twelve student teams in 2014 and eight of ten student teams in 2016 and 2017integrating non-technical considerations in their analysis. Gender demographics andgraduate standing were not correlated with the degree of integration of non-technicalconsiderations. Term frequency analysis and tf-idf showed that key terms in the “social”and “energy
Paper ID #21826Learning Building Sciences in Virtual EnvironmentsDr. Debra Lee Davis, Florida International University Dr. Debra Davis is an Instructor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences at Florida Interna- tional University. Her research interests emphasize interdisciplinary topics including understanding and improving: (1) Computer Science education, including increasing participation of women; (2) educational applications and techniques for online STEM learning; and (3) complex human-machine interactions. She has a Ph.D. and M.A., in Cognitive Developmental Psychology from the University of Texas at
microwave circuitry.Dr. Diane L Zemke Diane Zemke is an independent researcher and consultant. She holds a Ph.D. in leadership studies from Gonzaga University. Her research interests include teamwork, small group dynamics, dissent, organiza- tional change, and reflective practice. Dr. Zemke has published in the International Journal of Engineering Education, the Journal of Religious Leadership, and various ASEE conference proceedings. She is the author of ”Being Smart about Congregational Change.” c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Learning to Read and Take Notes in DynamicsIntroductionABET criterion 3i states the need for students to become life-long learners [1
universities around theworld. According to the USGBC website [1], “LEED Lab is a multidisciplinary immersioncourse that utilizes the built environment to educate and prepare students to become greenbuilding leaders and sustainability-focused citizens. In the course, students assess theperformance of existing facilities on campus and choose one building where they will facilitatethe LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance (LEED O+M) process with the goal ofcertifying the facility.” As of Fall 2016, there are two compliance paths for achieving this goal,the traditional path within the LEED v4 rating system, and the new path, Arc Platform, aperformance-based approach. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. Our LEED Labclass at Ball State
the Appendix. The best received implementation wasobserved when: 1) scaffolding of the activity was done along the semester and was aligned withthe pre-existing course activities (such as test, HW assignments, etc.), 2) the eP project was madeoptional for extra credit, 3) detailed instructions were provided, and 4) a website template wasprovided. Introduction Although there is a generalized consensus of the positive outcomes of ePortfolios andABET has identified portfolios as a way for documenting and assessing student outcomes since2000, there are still discussions related to storage and administration, time and effort fromfaculty, assessment, and student participation especially among engineering students (there isevidence that