of peer support to achieve in higher education [2]. Co-curricular and informal learning opportunities can provide students access to expert thinking intheir disciplines, and can improve retention in the sciences [3]. S-STEM scholarship programswere designed to provide curricular, co-curricular, and financial support to students withfinancial need who are underrepresented in STEM fields. Results from S-STEM programindicate scholars experience greater retention and higher achievement than their peers, [4,5,6] yetlittle is known about how S-STEM scholarship programs shape students’ professional identitiesin their fields.The Cybersecurity National Science Foundation S-STEM scholarship project is a joint effortbetween two- year and four-year
Paper ID #22611High-Achievers Scholarship Program in Computer Science and MathematicsDr. Rahman Tashakkori, Appalachian State University Rahman Tashakkori received his PhD in Computer Science from Louisiana State University in 2001. He is currently serving as the Chair and Lowe’s Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at Appalachian State University. He has led several NSF projects that include CSEMS, S-STEM, STEP, and RET.Dr. Cindy Norris, Appalachian State University Dr. Cindy Norris is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Appalachian State University. She received her PhD in Computer Science from the
,thentheydonothavetheopportunitytodemonstratepersistence.ResultsTheresultsareanalyzedbyseparatingtheclassintothreegroupsbasedupontheirpre-testscores,Low(<=70%),Mid(70%=90%).Forcomparison,theresultsoftheearliesttrialsinthegroupfrom2014areshowninTable1,andthelatesttrialinthegroupfromspring2017isshowninTable2. Table1.OverallPerformanceResultsforStudentsof AllTestGroupsinthe2014TrialinElectiveCourseMAE7. Pre Test Pre Test Pre Test Group: Low Group: Mid Group: High All Groups (n=13) (n=17) (n=22) (n=52) Avg. Pre-Test Score 53% s=9.8% 78% s=5.9% 93% s=4.4% 78% s=17.2% Avg. Post-Test Score 61% s=13.2% 87% s=7.9% 90% s=6.0% 82% s=15.0% Avg. Test
engineering program is that students canconduct mechanical system designs including mechanical component design. To design beam-like components such as beams and shafts, we must analyze the loading conditions on thecomponents, that is, the Shear force and Bending moment diagrams (the S/B diagrams). So, theability to draw the S/B diagrams on beam-like components is an important skill for mechanicalengineering students. In our mechanical engineering program, the S/B diagrams of a beam wereintroduced during Engineering Statics by using the method of sections in the first semester oftheir sophomore year. In the second semester of their sophomore year in the course Mechanicsof Materials, the S/B diagrams were discussed again by using both the method of
at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. Prior to Lipscomb, Dr. Myrick was the Director of the Health Systems Research Center in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technol- ogy. He also was a former faculty member at the University of Central Florida and a project engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, CT. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Enhancing Engineering Talent in Tennessee NSF S-STEM Grant 1458735AbstractA summary of work in progress regarding the Enhancing Engineering Talent in Tennessee, NationalScience Foundation S-STEM Grant #1458735 sponsored by the Directorate for
support to continue to beembedded in specialized fields such as engineering, especially as the institutions expands andgrows programs.Conclusion(s)A new subject liaison can learn a good deal about collection development by reading seminalworks such as the book edited by Conkling and Messer. The article by Brin [8] is particularlyuseful for libraries such as DSU’s, given that it focuses on medium-sized libraries buildingcollections to support new programs. However, these often assume at least a basic level ofknowledge of the discipline on the part of the liaison and a generous level of funding. The DSUlibrary’s experience was different and may help others in similar circumstances. The library deanand subject liaison successfully worked with
system is defined bythe following differential equation: 𝑎0 𝑦 (𝑛) + 𝑎1 𝑦 (𝑛−1) + ⋯ + 𝑎𝑛−1 𝑦̇ + 𝑎𝑛 y = 𝑏0 𝑥 (𝑚) + 𝑏1 𝑥 (𝑚−1) + ⋯ + 𝑏𝑚−1 𝑥̇ + 𝑏𝑚 𝑥Where 𝑛 ≥ 𝑚, and 𝑦 (𝑛) is the nth derivative of y, and 𝑥 (𝑚) is the mth derivative of x.The transfer function of this system is the ratio of the Laplace transform of the output 𝑌(𝑠) to theLaplace transform of the input 𝑋(𝑠) when all initial conditions are zero. 𝑌(𝑠) 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑓𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 = 𝐺(𝑠) = | 𝑋(𝑠) 𝑧𝑒𝑟𝑜 𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑏0 𝑠 𝑚 + 𝑏1 𝑠 𝑚−1 + ⋯ + 𝑏𝑚−1 s + 𝑏𝑚
fatigue theory is very important to be developed in mechanical engineeringstudents. 1The fatigue strength or test data should be described by the random variables, that is, statisticalapproach. However, for undergraduate program, fatigue test data are typically described bydeveloping Stress (S) vs. average Cycles (N) to failure (S-N) curves. These curves are thefunctions of stress amplitude, mean stress and the average number of cycles at failure. Thefatigue strength of a component is significantly affected by inherent component defects andloading conditions. As such, the material strength design limit is reduced thru the application ofmodification factors, often linked with component stresses thru
system, will be based on a 2’s compliment numbering system where the concatenationof the sign bit and the 23 bits of the fraction, {S, F [22:0]}, make up a 2’s compliment numberwith a value between -110 and 0.9999998807907104492187510. Figure 2 – IEEE 754 protocol for single-precision floating point numbers [12].The exponent of the floating-point number, in contrast to IEEE’s exponent format, is also basedon 2’s compliment numbers and falls between a range of -128 and 127. Thus, the range of numbersallowed to be represented using this floating-point numbering system is -1.701412 x 103810 to1.701412 x 103810 with a resolution of 3.50325 x 10-4610. This give a level of accuracy that is veryprecise compared to fixed-point numbers
range of industrial experience for these individuals was 2–43 years. Seventy five percent of (or six of the eight) participants indicated that they had atleast 15 years of relevant STEM industry experience. The gender distribution of industryprofessionals who participated in the interviews were 5 males and 3 females. The 15student participants included a spread of both underclassmen and upperclassmen. Theage range of student participants in the qualitative interviews was 18–24 years and thegender distribution of these students was 8 males and 7 females. The skills identified duringthe qualitative interviews weregrouped into a list of STEM Skill Indicators that were linked with the following classified STEMSkill Factors: Soft skills (S
well as information for stakeholders to use inefforts to recruit and retain individuals traditionally underrepresented in engineering. The reportalso discusses the future of engineering education in light of these findings.This award was co-funded by the Division of Undergraduate Education in the Directorate forEducation and Human Resources and by the Division of Engineering Education and Centers inthe Directorate for Engineering. References[1] R. W. Lent, S. D. Brown, J. Schmidt, B. Brenner, H. Lyons, and D. Treistman. “Relation of contextual supports and barriers to choice behavior in engineering majors: Test of alternative social cognitive models,” Journal of Counseling Psychology, 50
, which was verified with this data. Stage 3: In this stage, the orthogonal arrays (OA) and signal-to-noise (S/N) ratios are calculated and used to determine the most useful set of predictive variables. Larger S/N ratios are preferred and indicate a possible useful predictive variable. 3 Stage 4: The variables that were identified as significant due to a positive S/N are used to develop a forecasting model. Table 1. Descriptive Statistics of Raw Data Completers Range Factor N Mean Median
(Institute of Transportation Engineers), v 83, n 7, p 22-26, July 2013.3. Gibson, I., Rosen, D., and Stucker, B. (2015). Additive Manufacturing – 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, and Direct Digital Manufacturing. 2nd Edition, Springer, 2015.4. 3D Printers. (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2018, from http://www.stratasys.com/3d- printers.5. Panda, S. K. (2009). Optimization of Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) Process Parameters Using Bacterial Foraging Technique. IIM Intelligent Information Management, 01(02), 89-97. Retrieved March 18, 2016.6. Gao, W., Zhang, Y., Ramanujan, D., Ramani, K., Chen, Y., Williams, C. B., Zavattieri, P. D. (2015). The status, challenges, and future of additive manufacturing in
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response to themed exams, a short surveywas developed. The survey questions (Appendix A) generally focused on overall like/dislike ofthe exams along with some of the advantages and pitfalls. Of 71 surveys sent out, 52 werecompleted (73% response). Students were asked whether they liked exams with a theme/story ona 100-point slider where 0 was “Not at all,”50 was “Ambivalent,” and 100 was “VeryMuch.” With 50 responses, students ratedstory exams at 78 ± 21. Exams with astoryline have also held students’ attentionwith 46% reporting that they had toldsomeone outside of engineering about takinga themed exam.Nineteen students rated exams with a storyat 90 or above (eleven 100’s), indicating astrong positive response. The top threereasons students cited
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) Robin S. Adams is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University and holds a PhD in Education, an MS in Materials Science and Engineering, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering. She researches cross-disciplinarity ways of thinking, acting and being; design learning; and engineering education transformation.Dr. Jie Chao, The Concord Consortium Jie Chao is a learning scientist with extensive research experience in technology-enhanced learning en- vironments and STEM education. She completed her doctoral and postdoctoral training in Instructional Technology and STEM Education at the University of Virginia. Her past research experiences ranged from fine-grained qualitative mental process
influencing their post-graduation career plans? RQ2. What areas of thinking related to junior and senior engineering students’ career plans are influenced by socializers? RQ3. What areas of thinking related to junior and senior engineering students’ career plans are influenced by specific socializers?To answer these questions, we examined interviews with 62 engineering juniors and seniors fromsix different universities in the U.S. To frame our study, we used Eccles et al.'s Expectancy xValue Theory of Achievement Motivation as this framework provides concrete examples ofways that socializers influence student outcomes.5-7Background Literature and Theoretical FrameworksAlthough research shows that socializers
students’ knowledge about the task-related discipline(s) [24], [25]. In thisstudy, we only focus on the implicit and explicit aspect of task interpretation. This study views task interpretation as an integral part of self-regulation. Self-regulatedlearning (SRL) is a complex, iterative, and situated goal-directed learning process [5], [8], [26].SRL is comprised by the student, learning environment, and learner’s engagement with theenvironment and is affected by student’s emotion and motivation [7], [9], [26]. Student’sengagement starts with task interpretation. Task interpretation is followed by (a) developing aplan based on the task understanding, (b) enacting the plan, (c) monitoring the progress andapproach, and (d) making any
about performance, and then code, gave students visual and textual practice more. The goal is to feedback about the code’s results, and improve performance in particular allowed students to retry or move to a concepts/skills over time. harder level (Chaffin et al., 2009). Gamified academic Students perform common A board game where students answered activity classroom learning task(s) with multiple-choice questions about the task-irrelevant game mechanics learning content to correctly to move (e.g., points, rewards, moving around the
teamwork models, statewide pre-college math initiatives, teacher and faculty professional development programs, and S-STEM pro- grams.Nichole Ramirez, Purdue University Nichole Ramirez is a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue Univer- sity. She received her Ph.D. in Engineering Education and M.S. in Aviation and Aerospace Management from Purdue University and her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from The University of Alabama. She is currently the Associate Director of Policy Analysis for the Multi-Institution Database for Investigating Engineering Longitudinal Development (MIDFIELD). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Expanding
comparemultiple student files to an instructor's grading key. CADcompare augments the grading processof technical and engineering CAD drawings by highlighting differences that can be easily missedby a human grader, such as incorrect line type(s), color(s), or double lines (i.e., lines on top of eachother). Some CAD software has built-in comparison tools, however, none of the comparison toolsaccept PDF files to compare, are web-based applications, or can compare multiple student files atonce like CADcompare can. Grading engineering CAD drawings with accuracy and fairness cantake a lot of time, the intended use of CADcompare is to act as a grading tool to help instructorsgrade faster, more accurately, and without unintended bias. Spring 2017, a Windows
Paper ID #22103Industry and Academia: Together Spells SuccessDr. Raymond Edward Floyd, Northwest College c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Industry and Academia: Together Spells Success R. E. Floyd, Life Senior IEEEAbstract – Whether one looks at engineering or engineering technology curriculums, there is nooutstanding indication of the importance of the role Industry can play in the successfulcompletion of a student‟s preparation for the future. Whether looking at accredited or non-accredited programs, the importance of Industry‟s partnering with Academia cannot
kg ρ(air density) 1.2 kg/m3 Coefficient of Drag CD 0.5Mass of Propellant 0.0625 kg dm/dt 0.03676 kg/s Trust T (constant) 80.35 N 2 Agravity 9.8 m/s t(burn) 1.7 s Mass ratio 0.85 2 θ 0 Frontal area A 0.0034211 m Total Impulse 136.6 N-s Time step analysis Vi+1= Vi+[Ti-Di-Migcosθi](Δt/Mi
teachers.References1. Kermanshachi, S. and Safapour, E. (2017), “Assessing Students' Higher EducationPerformance in Minority and Non-Minority Serving Universities,” Proceedings of Frontiersin Education (FIE), IEEE, Indianapolis, Indiana, October 3-6, 2017.2. Jahan Nipa, T., and Kermanshachi, S. (2018), “Analysis and Assessment of GraduateStudents’ Perception and Academic Performance Using Open Educational Resource (OER)Course Materials”, Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City,UT, June 24-27, 2018.3. McCarthy, J. P. and Anderson, L. Active Learning Techniques Versus traditionalteaching styles: Two experiments from history and Political Science. Innovative highereducation, 24 (4), 2000.4. Kermanshachi, S
to my 2.81 1.38transfer.I spoke to former transfer students to gain insight about their adjustment experiences. 2.63 1.38Scale: 1-Strongly disagree, 2-Disagree, 3-Neither agree nor disagree, 4-Agree, 5-Strongly agree; Meansare of weighted data. 1 Participants in co-enrollment program(s) were exempt from this survey item.Table 2. Perceptions about the "transfer process" while students were enrolled at [SI] Construct Sub-items Mean Std. Error (N = 1024)1 of Mean
. Figure 1: Distribution of Grades per ClassThe dataset includes cumulative GPA per semester that is recorded in a 0.00 to 4.00 range, whileindividual course grades were recorded in a +/- letter grade range from A+ to F. The coursegrades also include I for incomplete, S for satisfactory and W for withdraw. All +/- letter gradeswere converted to a range between 0.00 and 4.00 based on Table 2.In addition to the course grades and cumulative GPA per semester, the dataset containsinformation such as the location of origin, ethnicity and gender, and previous educationalperformance if it existed. —- has a “repeat-delete” policy that allows students to retake a courseand replace the previous grade with the grade from the latest offering of the course
) Revisions Introduction to Engineering Course Teaching EnvE (F), U (F) Active Learning Fall 20172 & Computer Science Revisions Chemical Engineering Course Pre-Tenure ChE (S) Active Learning Fall 2017 Thermodynamics II Component AE (J), BE (S), Electrical Engineering