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“multidisciplinary perspective” to systems thinking – one that equips students not only toaddress technical problems but to communicate the value of ethical, persuasive decision-makingin the workplace [1]. Yet, as the Boeing report suggests, “major opportunities for reform existbut have yet to be exploited” [1]. Among these curricular reforms yet to be exploited is the move“from the stage of dumping ‘expert-recommended’ communication strategies to the stage oftailoring communication strategies to achieve clarity of understanding with different audiences”[1]. This call for curricular reform is also reflected in the most recent update to the AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) outcomes for engineering programs, whichrequires that
was developed by graduate students, under the supervision of the Education &Outreach Staff Director (Mrs. Risa Hartman) and included statistics, fundamentals ofnanotechnology and ethics classes to offer a wide range of useful preliminary information. Thesafety training (combination of online and onsite) for a total of four hours, under the guidanceand supervision of trained laboratory graduate students, allowed YSs to learn about laboratoryprocedures. During the final day of bootcamp, mentors held a formal meeting with their scholarsto discuss details, plans and expectations about the specific project.During weeks 2-6, students worked on their project daily, performing original research under thesupervision of their graduate mentor
top work, and he said there were, but he wanted me to learn something new” (Peyton)Role Model The participant looks up to “My advisor is super good at his or her mentor and tries to technical stuff. He's just the embody their qualities and most smart person ever.” work ethic. (Kelly)Student Mentorship The participant himself or “They’re awesome. I really herself takes on the role of a enjoy my current lab. Um I mentor
. Surprisingly, from past observations in ECE3873, the studentthat was getting carried by their partner usually did not want to be carried. Far too often theproblem was that their lab partner was not a team player and just wanted to do everythingthemselves because they thought they could do it faster. Being in a dysfunctional situationlike that for a whole semester is miserable for students. There are numerous other reasonswhy having to stick with one student for the whole semester is not an ideal scenario. Some ofthese are personality clashes, scheduling conflicts, different work ethics, and differences intolerance to procrastination. Another important reason that the group shuffling process was implemented forECE3873 was the problem with sections
the degree program [26] or approaches to ethical issues [27], as well as using problem-solving activities as means of reflection [28].MotivationThe motivation behind this project, applying student-centered learning in a Nanotechnology class,was four-fold: 1) To help students engage more critically with the course material by selecting articles related to nanotechnology and building connections between the core concepts presented by the instructor and the latest research in the field. 2) To build the reading and comprehension skills of students in the field of nanotechnology by modeling how scientists approach the process of reading and evaluating technical papers and then having students practice the technique on their
-practice gap in engineering education by serving as an ambassador for empirically driven, and often novel, educational practices.Dr. Eliana Christou, University of North Carolina, CharlotteDr. Benjamin B. Wheatley, Bucknell University Benjamin Wheatley was awarded a B.Sc. degree in Engineering from Trinity College (Hartford, CT, USA) in 2011 and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO, USA) in 2017. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA, USA). His pedagogical areas of interest include active learning ap- proaches, ethics, and best practices as they relate to computational modeling. He runs the
importance of building it fromthe very early stages of one’s education [4]. Combined consideration of all of these newchallenges and needs, makes the idea of scaffolding [6] [7] through the curriculum, to be anappropriate metaphor.In the “Body of Knowledge Outcomes” for civil engineering, the American Society of CivilEngineers (ASCE) includes: 1) risk and uncertainty as one of the technical outcomes; 2)experimental methods and data analysis as one of the engineering fundamentals outcomes; and3) teamwork, leadership, communication, professional attitudes and ethical responsibilities,among the professional outcomes [1]. In overlapping paths, the National Academies of Sciencesreport on environmental engineering (EE), points to similar in-depth
professionals (i.e. mechanical designengineers, product designers, industrial designers, etc.) from a variety of industrial sectors, anddifferent age/experience groups. Prior to creating the survey, the research purpose and logisticswere discussed, reviewed and approved by the research institution’s research ethics board. Thesurvey was specifically aimed at gathering non-specific demographic information, andevaluating whether there is a correlation between heuristics in CAD usage in the conceptualphase of design, and how these insights correspond to the designer’s perception of productquality and collaboration effectiveness. The insights derived from this survey will be discussedwith respect to the literature review to assess the recent state-of-art in
FromenMeeting: Alison Hall Room 133, MW 3:35 pm – 4:50 pmContact info: Catherine Fromen, Assistant Professor Office: 209 Colburn Email: cfromen@udel.edu Office hours: Mon 9a- 11a and by appointmentCourse Description: This course will instruct students in the application of biomolecularengineering principles to the design and assembly of vaccines and other immune engineeringapplications. It will cover an overview of historical vaccine development, process technologies,immunology for engineers, & literature assessments. Students will also discuss economics,ethics, & medical impact of vaccines and emerging immunotherapies on global human health.By the end of the course, students should be able to achieve
of stipend provided,comparing research topics at the different institutions and by the dates that they receive theiroffers on.All REU sites provide students with hands-on research opportunities with faculty mentorship [1].Most sites offer a variety of research training programs and technical seminars (e.g., [2]) andtraining in technical writing (e.g., [5]). Sites are also required to offer training in research ethics[1]. Many sites also provide training about how to select and apply to graduate school (e.g., [5]),for students who choose to pursue further education. However, even with all of these programs(some of which may be offered outside of normal work hours), the bulk of student time at REUsites is spent on research activities.2.2
students will enroll inthe same section of MATH 124 and PHYS 161 to preserve the cohort structure, and they willadditionally take a 2-credit seminar taught as part of the regular teaching load by a rotating groupof faculty. The theme underlying the seminar course is “socially responsible engineering”, andthe course will include reading and discussion on such topics as ethics, societal “grandchallenges” in engineering [10], and recent technological progress in addressing thosechallenges. Engineering topics with obvious societal benefits have been shown to improverecruitment and retention of traditionally underrepresented groups in engineering, such as women[11]. In addition, the seminar curriculum includes practice with spatial visualization, as
similar work ethic. Questions 2 and 7 wereused for certain projects to ensure important skills (e.g. mechatronics, FEA) were represented onthe team. Question 7 was additionally used to balance the other skills on a team (e.g. planning,writing, CAD, manufacturing). Question 8 was used to ensure known personality conflictswouldn’t interfere with team dynamics. Question 9 was used to keep certain students together(often by moving them from a popular project). Question 10 was used for the popular projects,to refine the final team membership. Question 6 relates to certification for using certain machinetools, and was not used for team-forming. The process took about ten hours to form 22 teamsacross three different lab times.Student-Formed TeamsIn
engineering curricula, design projects provide opportunities for students todemonstrate understanding of their technical knowledge through solving a complex problem [1].Additionally, project-based learning allows students to acquire and apply valuable non-technicalskills such as teamwork, systems thinking, communication, ethics, and creativity [2, 3]. Industrydemands that students be able to engage effectively in the practice of engineering, whichincludes not only technical knowledge but also the ability to apply that knowledge to new andcomplex situations in the real world [3, 4]. Therefore, the teaching of engineering should focuson getting students to think independently, rather than simply asking students to replicate theexisting knowledge of
objectives including: 1. explain and contend with selected professional regulatory,legal, and ethical issues associated with biomaterials testing and development, and 2. describethe current state of the art in orthopedic and cardiovascular implants, and identify thebiomaterial-related challenges associated with these applications. The laboratory assignmentreinforced the learning objective that the students should be able to “demonstrate anunderstanding of laboratory techniques used in biomaterials and biomechanical engineering”.Overall, these assignments appear to positively reinforce the concepts emphasized in each of thecourses described.Challenges and Future DirectionsThe authors acknowledge that the varying backgrounds of these students (juniors
result of this course a student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the ability to use various engineering tools in solving design problems, including MATLAB, Inventor, and physical prototyping 2. Demonstrate proficiency with implementing an engineering design process, a. Collect, analyze, represent, and interpret data a. Use systematic methods to develop solutions for problems b. Identify all relevant stakeholders, constraints, and needs 3. Communicate engineering decisions to technical managers, 4. Contribute effectively to an engineering team. 5. Evaluate ethical implications of engineering solutionsBoth courses were offered in sections of no more than 32 students. In the 2018-2019 academic year
what the dress code is for each event, if it's okay to ask alumni for their contact information, if it's okay to bring resumes, etc.Theme 4: Standing OutA final theme from the interviews and focus groups was that for students who succeeded atovercoming each of the three challenges already described, there was still a hurdle associatedwith standing out in a pile of very similar applications. Students expressed concerns about theirability to clearly explain why they would be a uniquely strong candidate when the other 200+students in their graduating class all had similar experience. They also expressed concerns aboutthe limitations of a resume and cover letter when it came to demonstrating qualities liketeamwork skills, work ethic, and
, LLC.Pellegrino, J. W. (2006). Rethinking and Redesigning Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: What Contemporary Research and Theory Suggests. A Paper Commissioned by the National Center on Education and the Economy for the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce, (November), 1–15.Perry, W. G. (1968). Forms of intellectual and ethical development in the college years: A scheme. New York, NY: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.Rask, K. (2010). Attrition in STEM fields at liberal arts college: The importance of grades and pre-collegiate preferences. Economics of Education Review, 29, 892-900.Samson, G. E., Graue, M. E., Weinstein, T., & Walberg, H. J. (1984). Academic and occupational performance: A quantitative synthesis
aniterative revision process on weekly assignments based on feedback given by the instructional staffafter each submission, a process that produces increasingly refined deliverables that depend onwork completed in the previous weeks. A similar process exists for each component of theHumanitarian Library. The authors believe that this process of iterative student and instructor co-creation and co-evaluation can lead to a greater depth of understanding of technical content, activeengagement in real-world engineering ethics, and increased effectiveness of project outcomes.This report will present the logistics and course administration required to design and implementsuch a course. It will characterize the instructional staff makeup, organization of
item either applicable (ifsignificantly below the ranking scale middle) or irrelevant (if significantly above the rankingscale middle). If just randomly ranked by a sufficiently large sample size of participants, it would6Since the course assignments and the associated use of the VLE are, obviously, obligatory tasks for students to accomplish in their studies (i.e.,exempt from Institutional Research Board (IRB) oversight IAW 45 CFR §46.10 (d) (1)), general ethical considerations were addressed by makingthe questionnaire about the VLE voluntary, incorporating an informed consent start page, and anonymous data recording (IAW 45 CFR §46.10(d) (2)).be expected that each item’s mean rank statistically approaches the middle value of the rankingscale
who spend more time on screen activities are more likely to be unhappy. 4) Mental Health/Insecurity - iGens are less happy. They feel more anxiety and depression which can lead to suicide. 5) Being Irreligious – Less students identify with a religious group. Only 28% of high school seniors attend church. If religion conflicts with science, iGens must choose sides, with science usually being the default. 6) Isolation/Safety and Community – There is a strong desire for safety in all areas of life. They smoke less, drink less, and drive less. iGens want emotional safety, especially on campus. They think it is a good idea to help others but are less likely to do so. 7) Income Insecurity/Work and Work Ethic
, orSES. In the third and final pass, we focused on reading for details related to themes identified inthe initial analysis, including discussion of the conceptual framework and patterns in types of out-of-class involvement.Findings and DiscussionProfessional Development Outcomes Associated with Student Organization Involvement.Researchers have defined and examined student outcomes impacted by out-of-class experiencesin a variety of ways. In the realm of professional development, these outcomes range fromintellectual and competency development to value constructs (e.g., ethics, professionalresponsibility, sustainability affect) and constructs of self-efficacy and professional identity(including sense of belonging, work self-efficacy, and
, one can determine relativevariable importance by randomly permuting values of each attribute in the model anddetermining the effect on the model’s prediction accuracy [25].The model showed that GPA was by far the most important variable, followed by whether thesketches had been implemented or not. Additionally, the effect of the sketch exercise wasapproximately 20% as important as GPA when predicting TEE scores. This is not surprising;academic aptitude, as measured by GPA, is a better predictor of performance in current coursesthan one specific exercise. Other influencing factors of GPA, like work ethic, study habits,intelligence, and motivation, are likely the most important drivers of knowledge retention. Likethe least squares regression
pursuing a career in academics, Dr. Barry spent 10-years as a senior geotechnical engineer and project manager on projects through- out the United States. He is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. Dr. Barry’s areas of research include assessment of professional ethics, teaching and learning in engineering education, non- verbal communication in the classroom, and learning through historical engineering accomplishments. He has authored and co-authored a significant number of journal articles and book chapters on these topics. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Toward Continuous Improvement of the
. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020What will you do to help elementary students who struggle in the engineering design process? Analysis of teachers’ reflections. (Fundamental)IntroductionThe next generation of STEM workers and leaders requires knowledge and skills in order toeffectively contribute and compete in the global workforce [1], [2]. More importantly, thesustainability of our planet requires citizens who can work collaboratively to think critically,make ethical and moral decisions, and solve problems [3]. The science and engineering practicesdescribed by the Next Generation Science Standards [4] can provide a framework for teachers toengage their students in
internships in Manufacturing and Quality Engineering. His current work is investigating the implementation of select emergent pedagogies and their effects on student and instructor performance and experience in undergraduate engineering. His other interests include the philosophy of engineering education, engineering ethics, and the intersecting concerns of engineering industry and higher education.Prof. Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University at West Lafayette Charles M. Krousgrill is a Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University and is affiliated with the Ray W. Herrick Laboratories at the same institution. He received his B.S.M.E. from Purdue University and received his M.S. and Ph.D
Paper ID #29286Wisdom through Adversity: Situated Leadership Learning of EngineeringLeadersDr. Andrea Chan, Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (ILead) Andrea Chan is a Research Associate at the Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering | University of TorontoDr. Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto Cindy Rottmann is the Associate Director of Research at the Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering, University of Toronto. Her research interests include engineering leadership in university and workplace settings as well as ethics and equity in engineering education.Dr
process a. Forming a team b. Accepting and executing a team contract to stipulate ethical guidelines to decision making and problem resolution c. Understanding the problem and framing the problem statement d. Proposing a plan of action 2. Preliminary design a. Ideating and generating concepts b. Developing concepts to ensure functional feasibility, ensure realizability (technical feasibility) c. Evaluating the concepts (functional feasibility, technical feasibility) and identifying that system concept which is most likely to succeed 3. Embodiment design a. Refining / modifying the most likely to succeed concept through
Prototyping Lecture 9 Ethics Lecture 10 Intellectual Property and Patents Lecture 11 Project Debriefthe work status. The weekly status report was also utilized to evaluate individual student’scontributions and to provide written feedback to student(s). Progress of the project wasconstantly monitored using the reporting tools presented below. ● Gantt chart: Each team was required to submit a Gantt chart for the project. The purpose of the document is to help the team lead to have an advance plan for the project execution and keep track of the work progress. ● Weekly status report: The teams are asked to submit the weekly status reports using the provided template (see