both the institutionand specific programs. The paper also presents its institution-specific implementation, andcurrent student success markers. Finally, this paper makes recommendations for embeddingleader development opportunities within instructional design and peer assessment for thecollective benefit of other students.IntroductionIndustry has recognized the need for engineers with multidisciplinary backgrounds, blurring thelines between discipline specific boundaries. Machines, materials, and processes constantly growin complexity due to their purpose and flexibility as well as customer expectations. However,there is growing emphasis on engineers with “professional skills” as well. The NationalAcademy of Engineering (NAE) in two reports [1
, assessment methods related to these outcomes that rely onLikert-type responses or structured assignments may be susceptible to social desirability orpositive response bias. When prompted, students will normally agree that ethics are importantand can select the correct answer for simple ESI questions. But what do engineering andcomputing students quickly draw to mind in relation to ESI? To explore this, students were askedto respond to two open-ended survey questions: (1) How do you view your role in society as anengineer or computer scientist? (2) List the ethical issues that you think are relevant to engineersand/or computer scientists. It was of interest to determine if student responses would vary fromthe beginning to the end of a term or across
-centered strategies for promoting, supportive, diverse environments in graduate education Colleen E. Bronner, Alin Wakefield, Kara Maloney University of California, Davis Jean VanderGheynst University of Massachusetts, DartmouthIntroductionCurrent STEM graduate education is not meeting the needs of all students. In the 2018 GraduateSTEM Education for the 21st Century report, educational leaders call for transformation of thecurrent STEM graduate education to a system that is 1) student-centered, 2) provides diverse,equitable, and inclusive environments; 3) supports graduate student mental
experienceswhich makes it difficult to teach online as compared to other disciplines [1]. This leads to manyengineering educators to choose lecture capture—streamed and/or recorded— as a way to servedistance education students. However, this approach does not make use of the capabilities ofquality online learning and fails to engage distance education students [2]. To address thisconcern, an online graduate level civil engineering course was redesigned to increase interactionamongst students and engagement in the material which in return would encourage criticalthinking. This study aimed to explore patterns of interaction and level of critical thinking duringstudent-facilitated online discussions through social networking analysis and content
, including the increased use of cubesats, aircraft aerodynamicefficiency and noise reduction efforts, as well as the explosion in the field of UAS [1]. In additionto these are the potential for the aerospace workforce to suffer reductions of current personnel asa result of retirements over the next decade [2], [3], [4]. As a result of these factors, aerospaceengineering remains a strong area of interest for many students today [6].Local experience reflects this same desire by students from Alaska and in the Pacific northwest.UAF counselors have provided feedback that new opportunities, including the school’s recentlyinstituted aerospace engineering minor, AIAA student chapter, and UAS-related courses are themost sought-after experiences by
to the US Armed Forces in his 32-year military career. He was elected an ASEE Fellow in 2018. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Student-Led Study of Energy Flow and Storage in an Emergency MicrogridAbstractStudents investigate the feasibility of forming a microgrid in the downtown area of a larger cityin the Pacific Northwest. The objectives of this study are twofold: 1) Create a microgrid toprovide for prioritized urban loads and 2) prepare students who will likely design and installseveral microgrids in the region in the next few years. Generation is two hydroelectric units anda nearly equal amount of distributed photovoltaics. The grid is
of their effectiveness, haveproliferated STEM [1]–[9] and business disciplines [10]–[13]. Penner et al. provide a summaryof the findings of 7 studies and the “overall assessment” of the corresponding studies, since 2001[3]. They show that there are mixed results from their survey of studies. However, there isgenerally support for using online homework in classes along with traditional (hand written)homework. Only a few studies have investigated if the mixture of online and hand written homeworkaffects student performance on graded events [14]–[16]. One study found improvement inoverall grades of a Chemistry course, but suggest that scores may have been improved further ifstudents had practiced writing organic compounds by hand [14
education or recruitment. Inthe future, models of all major engineering subdisciplines will be developed, with current plansfor Aerospace and CS/Electrical engineering focused demonstrations. The intention behind theseself-contained demonstrations is to provide comprehensive methods of educating undecidedengineering majors about future career paths and promoting interdisciplinary critical thoughtthrough hands-on interaction.Introduction In the interest of student retention in engineering colleges, numerous programs have adjustedtheir first year engineering courses to include subjects that immediately define the role of themodern professional engineer [1] [2]. This has resulted in the earlier introduction of engineeringdesign principles, in
Paper ID #26763Students’ Abilities to Solve RC Circuits with Research-based EducationalStrategiesProf. Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico and Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago,Chile Genaro Zavala is a Full Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies of the School of Engineering and Sciences at Tecnologico de Monterrey. Professor Zavala is National Researcher Level 1 of the National System of Researchers of Mexico and leads the Physics Education Research and Innovation Group. He works with the following research lines: conceptual understanding of students on subjects of physics, transfer of
, special education and engineering education.Ms. Yuxin Xu, University of Washington Yuxin (Ziva) Xu is a second-year undergraduate student at University of Washington, Seattle. Her research areas of interest include reflection in engineering education, equity in engineering, and human-computer interaction. Address: 746 1035 NE Campus Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98105 Phone: 206-209-6202 Email: yxxuziva@uw.edu c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Students’ engagements with reflection: Insights from undergraduatesIntroductionIn this research paper, we situate our work in an understanding of reflection as a form of thinkingthat involves stepping out, thinking about, and connecting forward [1
Engineering Education, 2019 Students’ Experience with Collaborative Engineering Design Challenges in a Middle School Engineering Course (Evaluation)IntroductionThe recent emergence of engineering as a curricular priority in K-12 schools has spurred thedevelopment and implementation of new approaches for engaging students of all ages in theengineering design process [1]. With this increased prominence of engineering as a K-12discipline, education researchers have begun to explore the outcomes of engineering educationin the context of K-12 schools. One review of P-12 engineering students from 2000 - 2015documented an increase in engineering education research during this period, highlighting anumber of themes within the literature
in Physics Engineering from Tecnologico de Monterrey and a doctoral degree in Mathe- matics Education from Syracuse University, NY. Dr. Dominguez is a member of the Researchers’ National System in Mexico (SNI-1) and has been a visiting researcher at Syracuse University, at UT-Austin and at Universidad Andres Bello. She teaches undergraduate courses in Mathematics, graduate courses in Education, and is a thesis advisor on the master and doctoral programs on education at the Tecnologico de Monterrey. Her main research areas are: faculty development, teaching methods, and gender issues in STEM education.Prof. Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico and Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago,Chile
recommendations on how SEP-CyLE should be implemented in classrooms.The main contributions of this work are as follows: 1. The cyberlearning environment or tool that was developed with funding from the NSF was considered to be useful and user friendly by students who used the tool. 2. Gamification was considered by students to be motivating. 3. Students suggested that the tool should be used as an integral part of the course rather than as an add-on.1 IntroductionEmployment outlook for students with computer science degrees is very good. The United StatesDepartment of Labor Statistics has predicted a 24% rise in employment for software developersin just ten years from 2016 to 2026 [1]. A highly-compensated career with high demand that
for submittedreports and test scores, as well. The paper also summarized surveys given to students asking fortheir feedback following each activity. The outcomes of the applied activities can help in meetingABET learning outcomes such as team work, applying engineering knowledge, critical and logicalthinking, problem solving and communication skills. The average score was approximately 5%higher when applying these activities in the course and comparing them to scores obtained whenteaching the course with no added activities.Keywords: Project based learning, team oriented, interactive learning, student centered, students’ survey.BackgroundPBL can be a powerful pedagogical tool, however it has its own benefits and risks. According toWeimer [1
significant improvement in students’ self-efficacy for applyingthese skills after completing the course. Furthermore, a notable number of students expressingdoubt in their abilities to complete a particular task with a maker skill had improvements to theirself-efficacy upon noting the steps towards successful completion of that task, and expressedconfidence in completing an even more complex task.IntroductionEngineering educators are often interested in knowing whether their students can confidentlyapply the skills they were taught from coursework. In many studies, exams and final grades areused as the key metrics in measuring students’ success towards applying theory to practice [1]–[5]. Yet, other researchers have repeatedly taken more interest in
to changes in geometry or operating conditions.In the course of developing this ability, students need to gain experience both in analyticalmodeling, and in making experimental measurements. In industrial scenarios in particular, it isoften important that experimental measurements be planned and executed in manner that causesminimal disruption of operations in addition to being carried out with sufficient accuracy for theresults to address the interests of the business.Development of these skills in the course of baccalaureate engineering technology programsaddresses three of the outcomes from the Criterion 3. Student Outcomes section of the 2019-20ABET documentation for accrediting engineering technology programs [1]. These Outcomesare:(1
ofinformation, i.e., existing solutions, for the ‘research/information gathering’ phase of the designprocess.IntroductionIn the NAE “The Engineer of 2020” report, engineering is described as being “about designunder constraint” [1]. ABET criteria (c) and (e) also clearly emphasize students’ ability todesign a system, process, or product to meet desired needs under constraints [2]. As the centralactivity in engineering, design must be taught and applied in the engineering curriculum in orderto prepare next generation engineers who are able to create value for the society through design.The engineering design process has become one of the main topics in first year introductorycourses and many incorporate design activities such as hands-on design projects
these types of security projects become moreprevalent across undergraduate education. The descriptions will also detail the level of projectthat students of various backgrounds and class levels can accomplish within the cybersecurityfield without monetary resources or years of experience. This work will provide new instructorsand project supervisors information to guide similar projects, paving the way for much neededcybersecurity professionals to gain valuable experience during their undergraduateeducation.1 IntroductionDigital components are ubiquitous and widely integrated, including smart phones, tablets, laptops,servers, smart-home devices, etc. all networked together, leaving myriad vulnerabilities within thehardware and software
that URM students hadlower rates of success in key undergraduate STEM courses. Each new generation has its ownchallenges. Although lecture-based classes may have worked in the past, they are no longeradequate [1]. Universities must acknowledge this and take steps to adjust pedagogyaccordingly. A seminal report published by the National Research Council in 1999, HowPeople Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience and School [2], includes a call for a university culturewhere a deep understanding of how students learn determines both the content of thecurriculum and how it is taught. Instead of the classroom being the sole source of learning,faculty should function as learning guides. The Model Institutions for Excellence (MIE)program, funded by the NSF and
collaborationcentered extra-curricular resources can improve the project experience for first-year engineeringstudents.Background and Motivation First-year engineering education and its impact on student retention, culture, andexperience is an important topic to current educators trying to improve university levelengineering education. Persistence in an engineering program is directly related to the first-yearexperience [1]. The first-year curriculum and surrounding environment are essential componentsto providing students with points of both learning and discovery that will ultimately impact theirdecision to stay within their chosen path [1]. Although the engineering path may not be the bestpath for every student, there is a serious concern over
developing kit includes a comprehensive set ofdevelopment tools, including a debugger, software libraries, a handset emulator based on QEMU,documentation, sample code, and tutorials. In December 2014, Google released Android Studio,based on Intelligence IDEA, as its primary IDE for Android application development. Otherdevelopment tools are available, including a native development kit for applications orextensions in C++, Google App Inventor, a visual environment for novice programmers, andvarious cross platform mobile web applications frameworks. The basis for OOP (Object-oriented Programming) started in the early 1960s [12, 13]. Abreakthrough involving instances and objects was achieved at MIT with the PDP-1 [6], and the
the Network leader for the Metropolitan Cleveland Consortium for STEM Regional Ohio STEM Learning Network Hub and Co-Director of the Center for Innovation in STEM Education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Supporting Students with Mobility, Dexterity, and Psychological Disabilities in a Research Experiences for Undergraduates Summer ProgramIntroductionIn the United States, people with disabilities are underrepresented in both engineering educationand practice. 4.3% of undergraduate students with disabilities major in engineering vs. 5.3% ofstudents without disabilities [1]. 8% of graduate students with disabilities study math,engineering, or
about different processes and things. ArduinoProgramming has introduced new features for writing codes that are deemed as user friendlywith unification of procedural and object-oriented portion of the language.Microcontroller and Subsystems OperationFigure 1 shows the Arduino sketch displaying the Parasitic Thermoelectric GeneratorComponent Diagram. The Arduino Uno micro-controller interfaces with 5V relay modulechannels switches and control components for applications such as 12V CPU Fans, 5Vvoltmeter, 5V low current Temperature Sensor, Grounding safety switch for 22V Peltier w/ 1Afuse load and Grounding safety switch for LM2596s Voltage regular. It is powered by a 12 VBattery that gets charged from a 22V max Peltier DC source
complex contexts. On the other hand, the findings from the deductive analysis revealed some of the (NGSS) and (STL) that align with sustainability components.Keywords: Sustainability education, K-12, Systematized literature review, STEM educationIntroductionReports on the future economic risks, due to climate change, highlighted the importance ofimplementing sustainability approaches into our lifestyles [1]. The Earth Summit by the UnitedNations in Rio de Janeiro resulted in a non-binding action plan, known as Agenda 21. This planacknowledges the urgency of implementing more sustainable approaches to our lifestyles, and thecritical role that education has on preparing students for future challenges [2]. For instance,Agenda 21 proposed the
acquire and apply new knowledge. Interests include environmental engineering, sustainable development and the Envision rating system.Dr. Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech Tripp Shealy is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Sustainability Service Learning as a Mechanism for Acquiring New KnowledgeAbstractEvolving infrastructure needs of our society call for development of engineering students whohave “an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge using appropriate learning strategies,” asstated in ABET student outcome 7 [1]. Parallel to the learning strategy need is an
identifies perceived benefits and challenges for the students engaged in thecompetition. Complementing the report of the team's experience at the 2018 RTZ, this studyemphasizes the importance of teamwork collaboration in the present context of the AEC industrywhile drawing upon concepts of sustainable construction. The study encompasses data collectedfrom: (1) a survey with all the 8 students, (2) interviews with the faculty leader and the studentteam leader, and (3) the reflections of two of the authors of this paper based on their ownexperiences and observations as participants in the 2018 RTZ competition team. Three categoriesemerged from the data and background literature analyzed: teamwork, education and knowledge,skills, and abilities (KSA
. The two main objectivesare to 1) incentivize students to pursue sustainable entrepreneurship in their selection andimplementation of their senior design projects, and 2) equip faculty with industry connections,resources, and teaching modules to raise awareness of sustainable design and give studentsactionable steps to follow.The use of the word sustainable is an intentional three-way play on words: 1) we meanenvironmentally and socially sustainable (considering things like materials selection and end oflife as design requirements), 2) financially sustainable (laying the groundwork to acceptmonetary donations from sponsors to participate in the program), and 3) programmaticallysustainable (revising the existing framework, with support from the
Significant Achievement by an Individual from the US Distance Learning Association, and a national Emmy for a documentary he both wrote and produced.Mr. Chris Hoehn-Saric, Shorelight EducationJanet Donghee KangDr. Katherine Newman c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Synchronous Cohort-Based International EducationAbstractMany universities are striving to reach a broader audience of students by expanding into the inter-national market, especially for graduate degree programs. The two dominant types of educationalofferings to international students are (1) online degree programs or (2) establishment of an interna-tional branch campus. Both approaches present significant challenges
with the NASA Johnson Space Center. He received the IEEE Third Millennium Award, and projects he helped lead re- ceived the NSPE Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award and R&D 100 Award. He is a Registered Professional Engineer and earned the Project Management Professional Certification.Prof. Dennis Arthur Conners c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Systems Thinking Concepts and Applications for Engineering Leadership DevelopmentAbstract Many important and worthwhile initiatives in engineering leadership development focus onthe development of communication, social, and business skills among engineers [1]. Theobjective of this paper