essential to prepare students for “active lives as informed citizens” [39-40].The curriculum for the major in Engineering Studies consists of fundamental courses in math,science, and engineering sciences – selected by each student from an approved list – as well asconsiderable coursework in the traditional liberal arts. The framework for students to integrate allthese courses is provided by a three-course required core curriculum in Engineering Studies:Engineering Economics; Engineering & Public Policy; and Engineering and Society.The Engineering Studies Core CurriculumThe mission of the Engineering Studies Program at Lafayette College is to help students from avariety of majors connect engineering and the liberal arts (Figure 1). The learning
Paper ID #28839An Integrated Multi-year Iterative and Service-oriented Capstone ProjectDr. Joyce Blandino P.E., Virginia Military Institute Dr. Joyce Blandino received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Virginia Military Institute. She previously taught in the Biology Department at Washington and Lee University. Before that, she was a faculty member at James Madison University.Col. Jon-Michael Hardin P.E., Virginia Military Institute Jon-Michael Hardin, Ph.D. Professor and Department Chair in the
the students theopportunity to practice design, problem-solving, and professional skills such as teamwork andcommunication. The inclusion of introductory design courses in the engineering curriculum is afast-growing initiative that has been implemented in several universities across the US as part ofmultiple efforts to improve retention [1]. Still, current concerns about engineering retention andthe preparation that engineering students need, demand an examination of these courses. Oneway to examine these courses is by exploring how students use the content included inintroductory engineering design classes as they progress into successive phases of theirengineering education. In this paper, we are interested in examining what aspects of a
human variability into account during userinterviews, but not applying those insights into mathematical models that determine how theactual product is shaped and manufactured. How might instructors integrate inclusive practicesinto these courses without adding even more material into content-packed classes? This work inprogress paper presents an ongoing case study as one attempt to answer that question.Our setting: transforming a middle-years course at a research-centric institutionOur case study occurs in a required undergraduate course in biomedical engineering at a largepublic research-intensive university. The course, which we will call Conservation Principles forthe purposes of this paper, is typically taken in the second or third year and
Paper ID #30435Real-World Examples and Sociotechnical Integration: What’s the Connec-tion?Jacquelene Erickson, Colorado School of Mines Jacquelene Erickson is a fourth year undergraduate student at Colorado School of Mines pursuing a major in Electrical Engineering. After graduation in May 2020, she plans to work in electrical distribution design at an engineering firm.Dr. Stephanie Claussen, Colorado School of Mines Stephanie Claussen is a Teaching Professor with a joint appointment in the Engineering, Design, and Society Division and the Electrical Engineering Department at the Colorado School of Mines. She ob
addition, incorporatingundergraduate research into the sequence was supported by the Office of UndergraduateResearch through an award from the “Integrating Undergraduate Research into the Curriculum”program. There is considerable overlap between ETAC ABET student outcomes and the desiredstudent learning outcomes from undergraduate research experiences. The two-course sequenceleveraged this overlap [5].The design of the sequence was aligned with the ETAC ABET student outcomes and such a linkwas intentional in the design of the sequence. The mapping of desired skills and current ETACABET student outcomes are summarized in Table 1.Table 1. Relevance Between Course Skills and ETAC ABET Student Outcomes Desired Course Skills
populations. Therefore we were not able to prove our test hypothesis that the upper-classengineering students would score higher on the NSPE ethics practice exam than the freshmanstudents.In an attempt to gain greater insight into the results we compared specific questions with a highcorrect score percentage (≥ 80%) and those with a low correct score percentage (≤ 20%) for eachof the survey groups. The results, shown in Table 3, are virtually the same and further supportthe overall findings that the [Institution’s] curriculum of integrated ethical leadership courseswere not effective in enhancing participants’ performance on the NSPE ethics examination. Table 3. Questions With High or Low Correct Scores ( ≥ 80% or ≤ 20%). Upper Classmen
focuses on how mathematical models are taught in undergraduate engineering science courses and how these models are used in analysis and design. Before CU he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michi- gan and the Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. He received his Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2014 and a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan in 2008.Miss Lyndsay Rose RuaneDennis Akos c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020IntroductionComplex aerospace systems increasingly rely on integrated software to function, resulting in an industrydemand for
Paper ID #28921Supporting Upper Elementary Students’ Engineering Practices in anIntegrated Science and Engineering Unit (Fundamental, Diversity)Miss Sarah Lilly, University of Virginia Sarah Lilly is a PhD student in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education at the University of Virginia. She holds a B.S. in Mathematics and English and an M.A.Ed. in Secondary Educa- tion from The College of William and Mary. Her research centers on STEM education, particularly using qualitative methods to understand the integration of math and science concepts with computational mod- eling and engineering design
for a process control course in electricalengineering technology. In general, this course provides an overview of process controlprinciples and practices. Topics include analog and digital signal conditioning, temperaturesensors, mechanical sensors, optical sensors, final control, discrete-state process control, andproportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers. We devote more time to the study of the PIDcontroller in particular because there are so many applications in various industries. For example,power plants need a PID controller to obtain desired control performances. However, teachingmere theoretical concepts to students is often challenging because such concepts require teachingadvanced mathematics that is difficult to
developed new methods for imaging and tracking mitochondria from living zebrafish neurons. In her work for the EERC and Pitt-CIRTL, April Dukes collaborates on educational research projects and facilitates professional development (PD) on instructional and mentoring best practices for current and future STEM faculty. As an adjunct instructor in the Department of Neuroscience at the Univer- sity of Pittsburgh since 2009 and an instructor for CIRTL Network and Pitt-CIRTL local programming since 2016, April is experienced in both synchronous and asynchronous online and in-person teaching environments.Dr. Kurt E Beschorner, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Kurt Beschorner is an Associate Professor of Bioengineering at
Paper ID #29896Dance-A-Bit: Integrating Dance with Teaching Algorithmic ThinkingMs. Litany H Lineberry, Mississippi State University Lineberry is currently a Ph.D. student in Engineering with a concentration in Engineering Education at MSU with a research focus in cybersecurity education. She received her MS in CS with a concentration in Information Assurance from North Carolina A&T University. Her BS in CS was received from Voorhees College. Previously, Lineberry was Area Coordinator and an Instructor in CS at Voorhees.Dr. Sarah B. Lee, Mississippi State University Sarah Lee joined the faculty at Mississippi State
curriculumhave integrated lab experiments that use equipment from well-known academic and industrialuse [16,17]. One of the main objectives of this project was to choose community colleges thathave an AS degree in a closely related curriculum to the Robotics area so that the developedcurriculum can easily be integrated. Based on these reasons, John Tylor and South Side Virginiacommunity colleges were chosen for this project [18,19].Project Approach and MethodologyA multifaceted approach was designed to develop a relevant education and workforcedevelopment program. final curriculum was developed based on inputs from industrypartnership, industry survey, and curricular survey. These activities were the most relevant sinceit informed the curricular
. Moreover, students mustalso be cognizant of the clinical perspective, both of the medical staff and the patient. This requiresstudents to bridge multiple disciplines with different pedagogical frameworks. In addition to thesechallenges, medical technology and knowledge is constantly and rapidly evolving, causing some contentto become obsolete before graduation. Therefore, it is imperative that BME students develop knowledgeacquisition, integrative thinking, and problem-solving skills in order to prepare for and adapt to thebreadth and pace of the field.Drawing inspiration from medical education, problem-based learning (PBL) has emerged as an effectivestrategy for mitigating these challenges in BME education [1-3]. PBL focuses on student
these quickly developing requirements comes an expectation of employeeexperience and skill sets. For individuals seeking a career in mechanical engineering, movingforward with the tools necessary for success in this continuously evolving world begins withhigher education. This paper is the first of a three-part series to report on the progress of BoiseState University’s Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering Department’s mission to implementa revolutionized curriculum in their academic program. This paper will describe theestablishment of goals and processes used to design a curriculum that will provideundergraduates with an effective foundation for the future. Integrating a change of thismagnitude necessitated consideration of a multitude of
BuiltEnvironment. 3(1):25-48.[13] Goodman, B. 2011. The need for a ‘sustainability curriculum’ in nurse education. Nurse Education Today.31(8):733-737.[14] Wright, M. and F. Monsour. 2015. Beyond sustainability: A context for transformative curriculumdevelopment. Transformative Dialogues: Teaching & Learning Journal. 8(2): 19 pgs.[15] Bacon, C., Mulvaney, D., Ball, T., DuPuis, M., Gliessman, S., Lipschutz, R. and A. Shakouri. 2010. Thecreation of an integrated sustainability curriculum and student praxis projects. International Journal ofSustainability in Higher Education. 12(2):193-208.[16] Allen-Gil, S., Walker, L., Thomas, G., Shevory, T. and S. Elan. 2005. Forming a community partnership toenchance education in sustainability. International
effort for decades [1] However, many of these efforts have focused on support of aspecific underrepresented group, but do not necessarily address the independent behaviors orattitudes of all students, or the overall cultural influence of the department, school, or university.The development of a new generation of engineering graduates that is more conscientious of theneed for diverse thinking and teams is critical for retaining members of these underrepresentedpopulations outside of a university setting and developing a stronger and more effectiveengineering workforce.In order to work towards this goal, an NSF-funded multi-institutional project in its third year isdeveloping unique curriculum activities that highlight how the engineering
praised by students and department for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. To supplement his teaching and research, he has been involved in numerous professional societies, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published thirty journal papers and thirty-nine conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Structural BIM Integration, 3) 4D/5D BIM, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Innovative Construction Demolition, and 6) Carbon Footprint Analysis on Roadways.Dr. Rachel D. Mosier, Oklahoma State University Dr. Rachel Mosier is an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University and is licensed as a
24-27, 2018.[9] V.R. Mehta, D.R. Mikesell, “Implementing entrepreneurial-minded learning (EML) in a manufacturingprocesses course,” Proceedings of the 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, June 24-27,2018.[10] H. Park, “Fostering and establishing an engineering entrepreneurial mindset through freshman engineeringdiscovery courses integrated with an entrepreneurially minded learning (EML) pedagogic approach,” Proceedings ofthe 2017 FYEE Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, August 6-8, 2017.[11] M.J. Rust, “Is there a global market for blood glucose monitors?” [Online]. Available:https://engineeringunleashed.com/cards/cardview.aspx?CardGuid=0adb727d-1429-400e-b1b5-5f7fb50ddd77[12] D.E. Melton, “Stacking entrepreneurially
Paper ID #29281FOUNDATIONS – Integrating Evidence-based Teaching and Learning Prac-ticesinto the Core Engineering Curriculum: Student Perceptions of theInstructional PracticesDr. Gail P Baxter, Stevens Institute of Technology Gail P. Baxter is the Co-Director, Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) at Stevens Institute of Technology. Baxter leads CIESE research and evaluation efforts and manages a program to support faculty adoption of evidence-based teaching practices in the core courses in the School of Engineering at Stevens. Before joining CIESE, Baxter was a Senior Survey Researcher at
been conducted and analyzed aswell. Our study showed the evidence-based teaching practices fostered both the students’cognitive and non-cognitive skills. The DFW rates were also decreased in all semesters in all thetargeted STEM gateway courses in this study. Based upon the success and lessons learned, ourfuture work will expand and test the interventions in more gateway courses across STEMdisciplines at AAMU, to enhance the minority student success, retention and graduation.1. IntroductionSTEM education is the gateway to prosperity for our ever-evolving technology-dependentsociety in the 21st century. To succeed in an increasingly integrated global, innovative-driven,and “labor-polarized” economy, the future prosperity of the U.S. depends in
manufacturing employers’ desired workercompetencies. Similar work has been conducted in Florida in relation to AM technicians [19] –[23]. These studies concluded that the gap between employer needs, curriculum content, and newprofessionals’ actual job responsibilities was significant and that economic development dependson an alignment between all stakeholders.2. How should South Korea adjust or transform their education system to prepare people forIndustry 4.0 and beyond?Policymakers agree that a fourth global industrial revolution [2], [24] is underway and that thistransformation affects many manufacturing industry sectors. However, the breadth of thesechanges is difficult to predict in a fast-moving environment in which stakeholders may not agreeon
UniversityDr. Annmarie Ward c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Hands-On Knowledge on Cybersecurity with a Self-Learning KitAbstractThere is an exponential growth in the number of cyber-attack incidents resulting in significantfinancial loss and national security concerns. Secure cyberspace has been designated as one ofthe National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Grand Challenges in engineering. Broadly, thesecurity threats are targeted on software programs, operating system and network with theintention to launch confidentiality, integrity and availability violations. Existing undergraduateand graduate-level cybersecurity education curriculum rely primarily on didactic teachingmethods with little focus
engineering course typically taken inthe third year of the civil and environmental engineering undergraduate curriculum. This courseis an introductory-level course to the field of environmental engineering, which covers topics,such as solid and hazardous waste management, air pollution, and sustainability and greenengineering. The EHMs were developed for and integrated into this course during the Spring2019 and Fall 2019 semesters. These EHMs would allow students to explore variousenvironmental issues present in our society through learning about historical events that resultedin major environmental laws and regulations, growth of waste management technologies aroundthe world, and engineering advances in sustainable and green engineering practices
World Prosthetics, dedicated to creating low-cost prostheticand assistive devices [14]. It is an integral component of the recently implementeddevelopment engineering doctoral courses at UC-Berkeley [15]. Finally, the capstone course ofthe software engineering program at Lappeenranta University in Finland incorporates thedesign process structure [16]. In all cases, use of the design process has resulted in increasedstudent engagement. However, a closer look at these examples and others suggests that thedesign process is most commonly found in advanced undergraduate or graduate courses with asmall enrollment. Given this, we wondered to what extent the design process is transferable tointroductory courses that enroll close to two hundred students
even feed pets and play with them while their owners are at work or out of town.As the demand for skilled designers is increasing in the industry, it is not a surprise that the IoT-related courses started to emerge in the ID curriculums. The interconnectivity of products isbecoming a standard in the product development process rather than an option; consequently,companies look for designers who can conceptualize such products.This paper asks the vital question, perhaps as a self-criticizing way: “Are we ready to address thedemand when potential employers ask for a new breed of designers who are capable of designinginterconnected products?”The authors of this paper investigated this question by conducting mixed methodology researchwith ID
distinguishes expert from novice engineers. Forexample, first-year engineering students who spent more time selecting among alternativesproduced design solutions of higher quality in think-aloud design tasks [12]. Efficient designersfrequently looped through various design stages—gathering information, developing prototypes,and implementation, instead of using a linear process [13].In sum, evaluating among alternatives is integral to engineering design decisions. Thus, wefollow Atman et al. [12] and conceptualize design decision as opting for an idea or solutionamong alternatives, after a period of brainstorming ideas, modeling solutions, analyzingfeasibility, and evaluation. Researchers have used verbal protocol analysis to study the differentphases
-enabled frequent feedback. Prior to her role and Director of Instructional Effectiveness, she worked as the Education Project Manager for the NSF-funded JTFD Engineering faculty development program, as a high school math and science teacher, and as an Assistant Principal and Instructional & Curriculum Coach.Dr. Ryan J Meuth, Arizona State University Dr. Ryan Meuth is a Freshmen Engineering Senior Lecturer in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, and also teaches courses in Computer Engineering for the School of Computing, Informatics, and Decision Systems Engineering at Arizona State University.Dr. Brent James Sebold, Arizona State University Dr. Brent Sebold is an expert faculty designer and administrator of
2007 ACSA/AIAS New Faculty Teaching Award, and the 2006 Halliburton Excellent Young Teacher Award. In addition to carrying on an architectural practice while teaching, many of her scholarship and creative activities relate to teaching in the Comprehensive Design Studio. Topics include multidisciplinary collaborations and integration of systems. She has collaboratively created educational material covering basics of egress design which has been viewed by students and professionals worldwide, and has led multidisciplinary design teams and research projects. She has presented at a variety of architecture, engineering, and fire protection academic and professional venues.Mr. James Beckstrom, Oklahoma State University
: Programming, Teacher Experiences, and Student Outcomes in a Partner Hub Abstract The K12 InVenture Prize program has been creating the next generation of engineers andentrepreneurs through invention education since 2013. Its key components include teacherprofessional development, a semi-structured curriculum, an online platform for students toreceive periodic feedback on their inventions, and a culminating state competition event at theGeorgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). The program is actively trying to reach more rural areas by engaging urban and small-town hubs located within rural counties. A total of 35 schools, 55 teachers, and over 200 studentsfrom a new hub were