Engineering program in the Robert F. Cervenka School of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin - Stout. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Impacts of Engineering Justice Curriculum: A Survey of Student AttitudesAbstractAs part of a larger project examining the role of humanitarian service learning in engineering(NSF project number EEC-1540301), we conducted an investigation of first-year engineeringstudents’ perceptions of humanitarian service learning projects, social responsibility in theirdiscipline, and ethics in STEM. Students (n=231) taking a required freshmen level engineeringcourse were surveyed with a pre- and post-instrument, and provided with
establishengineering communities and establish their engineering identities. Yet, little is known abouthow these experiences compare to those students who start in discipline specific programs. Morebroadly, even less is known about how first-year experiences differ for students from regionalcampuses or for students who transfer institutions. This project aims to better understand how thefirst-year experiences of students from various pathways affect their development across theircollege career through a series of first-year surveys and longitudinal interviews. We specificallyfocus on students’ engineering communities and engineering identities using Wenger’sconceptualization of Communities of Practice as our theoretical lens [1].For this work, engineering
exists in graduate STEM education: the minimal training students receivetypically focuses only on communicating with domain experts. STEM graduate students oftenlack the formal communication training needed to easily share their work with the generalpublic. Conveying research through a narrative structure with appropriate language and tone foreach audience greatly assists in the understanding of science and its appeal to a broad audience,not just to experts in similar fields (Mooney, 125). Although the scientific community agrees thattraining in oral communication skills will benefit our future colleagues, relatively little emphasisis placed on this training, and the research in this area is lacking (“Rising Above..”, 168).This project described
students, including service projects in global settings, internationaltravel more generally, and awareness of global poverty and development issues from the newsand media. During college, social responsibility ideas were shaped by courses with internationalcontent (inside and outside of engineering), international service-related groups (e.g. EngineersWithout Borders), study abroad, and work experiences. There was a weak negative correlationbetween students’ average social responsibility attitude overall and their level of interest in livingdomestically; and a weak positive correlation between their professional connectedness andinterest in living internationally in a developing country. The strength of these correlations variedby student gender
Paper ID #25078Characterizing Framing Agency in Design Team DiscourseDr. Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico Dr. Vanessa Svihla is a learning scientist and associate professor at the University of New Mexico in the Organization, Information & Learning Sciences program and in the Chemical & Biological Engineering Department. She served as Co-PI on an NSF RET Grant and a USDA NIFA grant, and is currently co-PI on three NSF-funded projects in engineering and computer science education, including a Revolutionizing Engineering Departments project. She was selected as a National Academy of Education / Spencer
for Engineering Education, 2019 Development and Assessment of an Undergraduate Research CommunityAbstractLiterature suggests the benefits to undergraduate research include improving students’understanding of the research process, their resilience, and their ability to persist through failure.However, at primarily undergraduate institutions, there are a number of challenges in making theundergraduate research experience successful for both students and faculty mentors. First, there isa significant burden on faculty mentors who, along with designing a research project, are typicallyindividually advising students, training them in reading and writing about research, and critiquingposters and presentations. These are skills which could be
detailed, quantitative data on beam bending. Such labs can studybeams under different types of loading, and they are helpful in allowing students to comparelaboratory-quality measurements to theoretical predictions. The other category of experimentsuses hand-held demonstrations or teaching aids to show qualitative behavior. The mainadvantage of these types of teaching aids is that they are inexpensive, portable, and can be usedwithin classroom lectures as a means of just-in-time reinforcement of concepts. Several authors[2]-[4] have discussed experiments relevant to the present work.The goal of this research project is to create an experimental platform that is a compromisebetween the two extremes. A student team was charged with designing and
. He obtained his Diploma and Ph.D. at Friedrich- Schiller-University in Jena, Germany for his theoretical work on transparent conducting oxides. Before he started at UIUC he worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory on a project that aimed at a description of non-adiabatic electron ion dynamics. His research revolves around excited electronic states and their dynamics in various materials using accurate computational methods and making use of modern super computers in order to understand, for instance, how light is absorbed in photo-voltaic materials. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Measuring Student Learning of
Paper ID #24609The Challenge of Higher Education – Employability: Does the WorkforceHave What Employers NeedEvan Harpenau, Evan M. Harpenau, M.S. Mr. Evan M. Harpenau is currently a Radiological Engineer at Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC. for the U.S. Department of Energy. Mr. Harpenau holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Purdue University in Radiological Health Science/Health Physics and Leadership, Technology, and Innovation, respectively. Mr. Harpenau has 13 years of Applied Health Physics experience including radiological de- contamination and decommissioning projects across the country; domestic
Engineering Education, 2019 INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) LABORATORY AbstractInternet of Things technology is the preferred choice of modern engineers in theindustry. Bringing this technology in the undergraduate education has become acoveted and imperative objective of engineering educators. The paper presents theresults of a project to develop laboratory exercises using Internet of Thing (IoT) in theElectrical and Computer Engineering Technology major. This project, uses anESP8266 NodeMCU v1.0 board for connection to the Internet. It employs Arduinoprogramming for the design of several laboratory exercises. These labs include:Introduction to the IoT technology, Basics of the development board
educational research project started with theinitial goal of highlighting students’ energy literacy, and the relevance of this topic with respectto the course materials. Initially, one course learning objective was selected, and the specificcourse topics related to that objective were identified. A specific in-class assignment wasdeveloped for the purpose of highlighting the connections between the class material and generalenergy concepts. The activity during class required the students to use the Bernoulli equation in aguided step by step process to estimate at the energy requirements in a hydraulic system. Afterthis activity, the students were given a survey to provide their own perspective about theirperceived knowledge about energy and how these
Dr. Haolin Zhu earned her BEng in Engineering Mechanics from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and her Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell University, with a focus on computational solid mechanics. After receiving her Ph.D., Dr. Zhu joined Arizona State University as a full time Lecturer and became part of the freshman engineering education team in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. She currently holds the title of Senior Lecturer and is the recipient of the Fulton Outstanding Lecturer Award. She focuses on designing the curriculum and teaching in the freshman engineering program. She is also involved in the NAE Grand Challenge Scholars Program, the ASU ProMod project, the Engi- neering
concepts throughout theircollege career. Indeed, as their studies delve deeper into upper division courses, matters evolvefrom conceptually straightforward (i.e., statics) to more sophisticated (deformable) andpotentially abstract (thermodynamics). Challenges can arise correcting mistaken preconceptions,and linking perceptually-abstract mathematical formulas to real-world examples. Indeed, studies[1], [2] show that students value real life applications of the material covered, and that suchapplications contribute to a deep conceptual knowledge.Western Kentucky University offers programs in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering,presented with a focus on project-based learning. The institution further maintain activerelationships with the
, Argonne, IL in developing direct computer control for hydrogen powered automotives. He is also involved in several direct computer control and wireless process control related research projects. His current interests are in the area of packaging machinery system design & control, industrial transducers, industrial process control systems, modeling and simulation of Mechatronics devices and systems in virtual environment, programmable logic controllers, programmable logic devices, renewable energy related projects, wireless controls, statistical process control, computer aided design and fabrication of printed circuit board.Dr. Mohammad A. Zahraee P.E., Purdue University Northwest Dr. Mohammad A. Zahraee is
, particularly engineering(Stoeger, Duan, Schirner, Greindl, & Ziegler, 2013; Wang, Degol, & Fe, 2015). Although girlsreceive comparable or even higher scores than boys in mathematics, there are questions as towhether girls have comparable affinity towards mathematics. Mathematics is a particularlycritical subject area for those wishing to pursue coursework and a career in engineering. This NSF ITEST funded research reviews the achievement scores and affinity towardsSTEM scores of male and female students after participating in a unit focused on understandinga solenoid. The unit is based on Constructivist Theory and uses project-based learning.Constructivists Theory suggests that humans construct knowledge and meaning from
approach to give students the opportunity to apply engineering principles at the smallestscales of BME (Bioinformatics), at the tissue level (Biomaterials Design and QuantitativeHuman Physiology), at the macroscale (Biomechanics) and, finally, to integrate principles fromall scales into the design of medical devices (Medical Devices) [4]. The objective of thiscurriculum is to provide students with a toolkit of important BME skills to make themcompetitive for industry careers as well as graduate school. An emphasis on design and project-based learning will help our students develop their communication skills, critical thinking, andtheir ability to work in teams. We plan to weave in issues of social responsibility and ethics intoour BME curriculum
current focus on diversity and improving the quality of research to examine effective practices on a large scale. She oversaw the recent development of csedresearch.org, a website with manually curated data from over 500 articles and a list of over 50 instruments for evaluating computing education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Evaluating the Long-Term Impact of Pre-College Computing Education Phase 1 OverviewOverview of ProjectThe goal of this NSF IUSE project is to create the resources and tools necessary for identifyingbest practices for determining the long term impact of pre-college computing activities onparticipants, including analyses of data based on gender and
American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Developing Subgoal Labels for Imperative Programming to Improve Student Learning OutcomesOverviewThis NSF IUSE project incorporates instructional materials and techniques into introductoryprogramming identified through educational psychology research as effective ways to improvestudent learning and retention. The research team has developed worked examples of problemsthat incorporate subgoal labels, which are explanations that describe the function of steps in theproblem solution to the learner and highlight the problem solving process. Using subgoal labelswithin worked examples, which has been shown effective in other STEM fields, is intended tobreak down problem solving procedures into
at Urbana-Champaign.Dr. Nicole Johnson-Glauch, Nicole received her B.S. in Engineering Physics at the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) in May 2013. She is currently working towards a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) under Professor Angus Rockett and Geoffrey Herman. Her research is a mixture between understanding defect behavior in solar cells and student learning in Materials Science. Outside of research she helps plan the Girls Learning About Materials (GLAM) summer camp for high school girls at UIUC. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Mathematical Maturity for Engineering Students: NSF project summary
research projects. To meet this need, MSL used endowment funds to purchase a diverse array of tools. These tools are available for student use at the libraryor to check out for later use at another location. MSL dedicated a specific space to house the toollibrary by purchasing rolling tool carts.Helping students build confidence in their abilities is a way library programs can supportengineering students. When students start an engineering internship or professional job, theiremployer often assumes the student has a basic knowledge of tools, such as using a drill orsocket set. For students who have never been exposed to tools either at home or in class, auniversity tool library program can help
Engineer in Florida.Dr. Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida Richard Gilbert is a Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of South Florida’s College of Engineering . Richard is the Co-PI for the grant that supports the NSF designated Center of Excellence for Advanced Technological Education in Florida, FLATE. FLATE, now in its 10 year of op- eration, addresses curriculum, professional development, and outreach issues to support the creation of Florida’s technical workforce. Richard has over 30 years of experience working with the K-14 education community. Other funded efforts include projects for the NIH and the US Department of Education. The latter was for the development of an
understanding how first-generation c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Paper ID #24914college students author their identities as engineers and negotiate their multiple identities in the currentculture of engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 EAGER: Measuring Student Support in STEM: Insights from Year TwoAbstractThis paper is a status update for an NSF-funded project aimed at developing and collectingvalidity evidence for an instrument to help colleges improve the impact of their student supportinvestments. By enabling the
Paper ID #25101Active Learning in Electrical Engineering: Measuring the DifferenceDr. C. Richard Compeau Jr, Texas State University C. Richard Compeau Jr. is the Electrical Engineering Program Coordinator and a Professor of Practice in the Ingram School of Engineering. He is interested in teaching and curriculum development. His research is typically project-specific for the EE Capstone courses, with an emphasis on applied electromagnetics.Dr. Austin Talley P.E., Texas State University Dr. Austin Talley a Founding Research Fellow with LBJ Institute for STEM Education & Research and Senior Lecturer in the Ingram
Operations experiments, and incorporating Design throughout the Chemical Engineering curricu- lum. She currently works as a freelance Engineering Education Consultant and Chemical Engineer. She is the Project Manager for NSF grant #1623105, IUSE/PFE:RED: FACETS: Formation of Accomplished Chemical Engineers for Transforming Society, for which she is advising and coordinating assessment.Dr. Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico Dr. Vanessa Svihla is a learning scientist and associate professor at the University of New Mexico in the Organization, Information & Learning Sciences program and in the Chemical & Biological Engineering Department. She served as Co-PI on an NSF RET Grant and a USDA NIFA grant, and is
Director of the Center for Building Energy Efficiency. She has previously taught courses such as Thermodynamics, Thermal Fluids Laboratory, and Guided Missiles Systems, as well as serving as a Senior Design Project Advisor for Mechanical Engineering Students. Her research interests include energy and thermodynamic related topics. Since 2007 she has been actively involved in recruiting and outreach for the Statler College, as part of this involvement Dr. Morris frequently makes presentations to groups of K-12 students, as well as perspective WVU students and their families. Dr. Morris was selected as a Statler College Outstanding Teacher for 2012, the WVU Honors College John R. Williams Outstanding Teacher for 2012, and
Paper ID #26881Board 111: Gateways-ND: Building the Institutional Infrastructure towardsViable Postsecondary STEM Education ReformDr. Jill Marie Daigh Motschenbacher, North Dakota State University Motschenbacher focuses on educational program development and support, instructional improvement projects, assessment program implementation, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) educa- tional reform, and university-wide administrative initiatives at North Dakota State University. Motschen- bacher works to provide opportunities for faculty, instructional staff, and graduate students to advance individual and
Goni, Juli´an is an educational psychologist from the Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile (UC), with aca- demic certification in Economy. He is an instructor and researcher at DILAB UC (School of Engineering UC). He has collaborated in diverse innovation projects with the National Innovation Council (CNID), the Center for Studies of Argumentation and Reasoning (CEAR UDP) and ChileCreativo. In DILAB UC he researches on topics such as Engineering Education, Public Innovation and Teamwork. He is interested in research, theory and application of interdisciplinary social sciences, with emphasis on the intersection of psychology, innovation, education, philosophy and engineering.Miss Hellen Massiel Fuenzalida Hellen
activities that engage students in authentic engineering experiences. Content isdelivered using a variety of formats similar to those used in many existing online and hybridengineering courses5,19-24.Although the CALSTEP project aims to develop a comprehensive lower-division curriculum thatis delivered completely online, the focus of this paper is the development of the course materialsfor the online Graphics course, the results of the implementation of the course at Cañada Collegein Fall 2016, and a comparison of these results with those of the pilot implementation in Fall2015 as described in a previous paper14.2. Developing an Online Engineering Graphics CourseAmong the issues and concerns identified by faculty when designing and implementing
strengths include qualitative and mixed methods research study design and implementation. She is/was PI/Co-PI on 10 funded research projects including a CAREER grant. She has won several Virginia Tech awards including a Dean’s Award for Outstanding New Faculty. Her research expertise includes using motivation and related frameworks to study student engagement in learning, recruitment and retention in engineering programs and careers, faculty teaching practices and intersections of motivation and learning strategies.Dr. Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures LLC Dr. Gwen Lee-Thomas is the CEO of Quality Measures, LLC, a Virginia-based consulting firm special- izing in program and project evaluation, team-building, and capacity
education context.Following research questions guided this study: 1) How do student-facilitated asynchronous online discussions effect peer interaction in a graduate level engineering course? 2) How do student-facilitated asynchronous online discussions effect critical thinking in a graduate level engineering course?MethodologyResearch context Preconstruction Project Engineering and Management is a required course for theConstruction Engineering and Management specialization in a civil engineering department at alarge Midwestern university of USA. The goal of the course is to provide students with anunderstanding of construction complexity and change in project management skills. Main coursetasks included