specifically use the inductive teaching method, project-based learning (PBL), insophomore (200-) and junior (300-) level BME laboratory courses. PBL is built around student-centered instruction, and its hallmark is a concrete end-product that has been designed throughiterative refinement. Inclusion of four, progressively more challenging design projects into thesophomore and junior year courses provides students opportunity to practice iterative refinementprior to a capstone experience. Further, the literature supports that constructivist principlesground PBL experiences in context-specific learning, active engagement, and sharing ofknowledge [8]-[10], all of which we feel are necessary for successful engineering project work.When designed well, PBL
background in infrastructure design and management, and project management. Her con- sulting experience spanned eight years and included extensive work with the US military in Japan, Korea, and Hawaii. In 2008 Elizabeth shifted the focus of her career to education and academia, later receiving her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a focus in Water Resources. Her work highlights a commitment to undergraduate engineering education and its improvement through best teaching practices. Her research efforts target ways to support and encourage diversity among students and how to create an inclusive learning environment. Professional interests include undergraduate research opportunities, service learn- ing, STEM outreach, team
Career Center Interventions2.1 Technical Interview Preparation Courses - Category 1California Institute of Technology provides student-taught courses (known as CS 12: Student-Taught Topics in Computing) as part of their CS course curriculum. One section of CS 12 is atechnical interview course designed to assist student preparation for technical interviews [5].Similarly, the University of Maryland offers a relative student-taught CS course comprised offive sections (known as CMSC 389O: The Coding Interview) that provides their students with acomprehensive and practical introduction to the technical interview process [23]. StanfordUniversity also offers a 1-unit CS course (known as CS 9 - Problem-solving for the CS technicalinterview) that
undergraduateeducation, and (3) to foster professional development for careers or graduate education. Thesegoals are realized through the students’ shared interactions within the SEECS seminar.Students awarded SEECS scholarships are required to attend a seminar where specificdevelopment and learning outcomes are realized in a team-based, project-based approach. Thechallenging and engaging aspect of the SEECS program is this zero-credit seminar. The SEECSseminar is structured around three components: engineering design, professional development,and personal development.While the two development facets are valued, the engineering design component is the pivotalexperience connecting and building not only engineering competency but also personalconfidence
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. Hope for those overlooked by engineers, and hope for academics to rejuvenate interest in engineering education, research, and practice. At University X multiple international sustainable development programs focused on developing communities have coalesced into the D80 Center, focused on providing hope to the 80% of the world’s population poorly served by engineered goods, services, and infrastructure. Based on ten years of experience, the programs clearly resonate with a more diverse student body and produce more well-rounded, global-minded engineers, as compared to traditional programs. Future obstacles include dealing with the demand of such programs with limited faculty, staff, and financial support
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, terawatt lasers. He has authored over 70 publications, has served as a consultant to several companies, and has supervised the research of over 30 graduate students. Dr. Young is a registered professional engineer, a Fellow of the IEEE and of the Optical Society of America, and a member of ASEE; he was chosen as an IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Soci- ety Distinguished Lecturer for 1991-1992. His scholarship now focuses on engineering education, both undergraduate and K12 levels. His interest in engineering education and pedagogy was stimulated by the challenge of teaching Introduction to Engineering Design to a mix of engineering and non-engineering students, and by leading a task force for the Rice Dean of Engineering
conventional, short-term PD makes a program such as an RET ideal formeaningful curricular change and student growth.Review of RET ProgramsThere are numerous RET programs nationwide, only a few of which are focused on waterresearch. A water project in an engineering-centered “RET-E” program at Rutgers introducesgreen roof design as a project [16]. The RET teachers consider engineering concepts includingwater absorption, mass and weight of the roof, cost efficiency, and thermal conductivity for thedesign exercises. After they’ve designed the roof, the teachers are prompted to amend the designto be usable on an inclined roof. An RET at the University of South Florida titled “RET inEngineering and Computer Science Site: Water Awareness Research and
US Army Chemical Corps, General Motors Research and Development Center, and the US Air Force Academy, and he has received grants from the NSF, the EPA, and General Motors Corporation.Dr. Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University Dr. Jacquelyn K. Nagel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison Uni- versity. She has eight years of diversified engineering design experience, both in academia and industry, and has experienced engineering design in a range of contexts, including product design, bio-inspired de- sign, electrical and control system design, manufacturing system design, and design for the factory floor. Dr. Nagel earned her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Oregon
Copyright © 2010, American Society for Engineering Education 104Why Teach the Holocaust?While from a pragmatic point of view, such instruction can help engineering educators addressABET outcomes that deal with professionalism, ethics, and the societal/global impact ofengineering, a deeper reason for studying this historical period involves the maintenance ofcivilized society in general. According to the Task Force for International Cooperation onHolocaust Education, Remembrance, and Research, founded in 1998 by Göran Persson, theSwedish prime minister, the Holocaust warrants continued study because ―it fundamentallychallenged the foundations
multiple and sometime conflicting requirements, and 2) Following a systematic approachsuch that those decision and their effect on the final design can be communicated. This has beensummarized by some employers as “lacking the feel” for engineering. The motivation for this workis that by providing opportunities to develop these skills, students will be better prepared for theirengineering careers. While innovative methods for providing students with those skills is the central focus ofthis research. Evaluation of the effectiveness of those skills is critical for furthering this researchand providing metrics and goals for future curriculum changes. Therefore, in this paper we present
participate in our existing Retention Program beginning with theSummer Bridge Program and a new program, Pathway to Graduate School Program, until theygraduate. The overall goal of the retention program is to increase and retain to completion thenumber of underrepresented ethnic students in the disciplines of Engineering in the UC College ofEngineering, and to create the best environment for studying and performing research so that theybecome well prepared for graduate education and the rigors of the ever-changing global market.Details of these retention and graduate school programs will be subject of another paper.Family Science AcademyThe Family Science Academy is a Saturday program that meets from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. forsix weeks. For the
Paper ID #36721CAD Instruction in the Time of COVIDDerek Yip-Hoi Dr. Yip-Hoi received his Ph.D. from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan in 1997. His dissertation research focused on developing Computer-Aided Process Planning methods and software tools to support the automation of machining on Mill/Turn machining centers. Following his Ph.D., he worked for several years with the NSF Engineering Research Center for Reconfigurable Machining Systems at the University of Michigan. His work focused on developing new methodologies and techniques to assist manufacturers design and plan
investment in capital equipment and processes,leading edge technology, skills development, and Research and Development- Promoting Science and Innovation – helping manufacturers exploit the UK’s strongscience base to create innovative, high value products- Spreading Best Practices – helping companies to raise productivity through continuousimprovement and lean manufacturing techniques- Raising Skills and Education – supporting the development of a skilled and flexiblemanufacturing workforce- Providing a Modern Infrastructure – providing effective transport andcommunications networks- Providing the Right Market Framework – providing the supportive businessenvironment that manufacturing needs to compete globallyiii) USA’s Approach
ingroups and prefer same-sex groups over mixed group settings.20 They also prefer problem-centered and socially relevant topics and activities.2,3,4 Research also indicates that females andminority students tend to prefer cooperative activities over competitions.22,23In addition, STEM students from underrepresented groups have identified cultural factors ashaving the greatest impact on their retention. This seems to beg attention for enhanced culturalunderstanding by those who are responsible for supporting students and mentoring thesedeveloping professionals.14 Multicultural counseling and teaching has emerged as a concern overthe years. In the early 1990’s multicultural competencies for human services were developed.24These competencies centered
engineering technology (E and ET) programs are part of STEM, inmany cases E and ET faculty have different academic backgrounds and job responsibilitiescompared to other branches of STEM. E and ET faculty often require industry experience withthe highest academic degree, and have higher teaching and research loads. Faculty are requiredto do a number of things that graduate school and/or industry practice don’t teach them, such asplanning and delivering courses effectively, designing and starting a research program togetting it funded, attracting and managing graduate students and undergraduate students, findingand working with appropriate faculty or industrial collaborators, writing assignments and teststhat are both rigorous and fair, dealing with
faculty-student interactions. For example, the structure of the syllabus can ensure that all students aresupported in their learning; and, including a statement about diversity and inclusion within thesyllabus helps set a foundation for the classroom [9]. Resources on best practices for inclusivepedagogy in higher education have been compiled [10]. However, in the engineeringenvironment the promotion of “objectivity” has been used to dismiss the relevance of inclusiondiscussions in the classroom [11].To approach inclusion within an engineering design class, human centered design was chosen asit focuses on the lived experiences of users and stakeholders, including those from historicallyexcluded groups. Human centered design focuses on an
propose ithave a high level of experience in the industry or academia. Recall that the question was about policiesand programs, and the participants elaborated on what they considered most relevant. Otherparticipants proposed other initiatives, as elaborated below:The academic professionals with work experience recommended learning the promotion instrumentsthat best disseminate information about job openings, training, entrepreneurship, and innovation skillsthat prepare for applying for private and state funds.Some recommendations for female early-career students and recent graduates regarding jobplacement include training, skills specialization, open-mindedness, eagerness to take advantage ofopportunities, resilience, and communities in the
encourage and guide them in preparation for matriculation into engineering, engineeringtechnology, or science.The fifteenth annual FIRSTE Program was held on May 15-16, 2007. Students were exposed tointensive hands-on workshops designed to stimulate interest and provide a realistic view ofengineering and science-related careers. The young women had an opportunity to work on acomputer-aided design project, perform practical laboratory applications, and participate inscientific exploration – skills essential to engineering practice.The River Voyager provided a unique opportunity for the students to experience practical usageson modern technology as related to the world around them. Crew specialists met with the groupto demonstrate how trusses, dams
inAssistive Technology and Engineering (ELeVATE).Students are active participants and innovators in projects which address real-world problemswith systems-level engineering efforts, serving as a natural attractor to the discipline. Facilitatingthe programs collaboratively is in itself a best practice; it allows for an enhanced cohort, peer-to-peer mentoring, and maximization of resources for a sustainable training program designed toincrease the retention and promotion of underrepresented undergraduates in STEM disciplines.Though ELeVATE will only begin in the summer of 2011, its foundations are deep rooted in thesuccess of QoLT’s REU program which has advanced underrepresented students through theSTEM pipeline and delivered a promising model
grants, list of publications, outstanding teaching evaluations, and professional services in the national and international arena. Dr. Sarder spent more than 15 years in administration as a school director, department chair, graduate director, program coordinator, and assistant director of a research center. During his academic tenure, he developed a school of engineering, a school of aviation, two new engineering programs, a graduate logistics transportation program, and two university centers. Dr. Sarder authored 5 books and 7 book chapters. Two of his textbooks including Fundamentals of Economics for Applied Engineering (2nd edition) with CRC Press and Logistics Transportation Systems with Elsevier are being used
Paper ID #24050Building STEM Pathways for Students with Special AbilitiesDr. Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso Professor and Undergraduate Program Director in the Department of Engineering and Leadership at UTEP: Director of the Center for Research in Engineering and Technology Education: Provost Faculty Fellow in Residences in the Center for Faculty Leadership and Development at UTEP.Celena Arreola, American Society for Engineering Education Celena Arreola graduated on May 13, 2017 with Bachelors of Science in Engineering Leadership at the University of Texas at El Paso with a concentration in Mathematics and
State University (Fort Collins, CO, USA). She has experience working as a graduate teaching assistant for computer aided engineering, biomedical engi- neering capstone design, and biomedical engineering introductory classes. Nicole’s engineering education interests include active learning, metacognitive thinking, and the use of technology platforms. Her doc- toral research is focused on the material properties of spinal cord tissues to contribute to the understanding and treatment of spinal cord injuries.Jasmine Erin Nejad, Colorado State University Jasmine Nejad is a PhD student in the Biomedical Engineering program at Colorado State University (CSU). She completed her B.S. in Biochemistry and M.S. in Biomedical
AC 2012-4167: ADAPTING CURRICULAR MODELS FOR LOCAL SERVICE-LEARNING TO INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIESJames L. Huff, Purdue University James L. Huff is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University as well as the Assistant Education Administrator for EPICS. He earned his BS in Computer Engineering at Harding University and an MS in electrical and computer engineering at Purdue University. A member of the engineering faculty at Harding University, he is on an academic leave to pursue his Ph.D. in engineering education at Purdue University. His research interests include ethical reasoning and social responsibility in engineering, human-centered design learning and assessment, cross-cultural
learning objectives overall are centered in thepreparation of both business and engineering students (undergraduate as well as graduate) forstrong participation in and leadership of technology commercialization projects and processes,regardless of setting; i.e., corporate or start-up ventures. The design employed to achieve theseobjectives has two platforms – learning the keys to success for high-tech business ventures anddemonstrating that learning by applying all the keys to a real-world project for a company orinventor who needs their insights. This design readily incorporates the application and Page 13.1359.15assessment of the engineering
AC 2008-1163: VILLAGE EMPOWERMENT: INTERNATIONALSERVICE-LEARNINGJohn Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty Coordinator of the SLICE program, Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Solar Energy Engineering, and Director of the Center for Sustainable Energy. Page 13.1385.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Village Empowerment: International Service-LearningAbstractSince 1998, as part of the Village Empowerment Program, a total of 110 students/volunteersfrom University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) and several other universities in
, instructional goals, personal preferences, and educationalresources.The POGIL approach relies on inquiry-based, student-centered classrooms and laboratories thatenhance learning skills while insuring content mastery.7 POGIL is designed to replace traditionallecture-only methods by encouraging students to discuss course materials, rather than listening tothe instructor. Literature in the field of student learning indicates that the POGIL approach hasbeen effectively used in disciplines such as mathematics, biology, and chemistry for post-secondary education.3,4,7The innovative POGIL approach is a nationally tested and proven pedagogical strategy thatincorporates recent educational research on how students learn from kindergarten through post-secondary
, and a Distinguished Fellow of the Center for University Education Scholarship at the University of Arizona. His professional areas of interest include medical informatics, healthcare systems engineering, and broadening participation and promoting servingness in engineering, biomedicine, and computing, particularly at land-grant and Hispanic Serving Institutions. Subbian’s ed- ucational research is focused on asset-based practices, ethics education, and formation of professional identities.Ann Shivers-McNairFrancesa Lopez ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Inclusive, asset-based instructional strategies in engineering design: empowering faculty with professional
on the “Global Challenges of Energy Production.” Courseparticipants attended lectures and discussions with leading energy researchers and professionalsand visited a variety of energy facilities. The site visits included a hydroelectric power station, anuclear power plant, the control center for Brazil’s national electric grid, a landfill gas to energyproject, and the manufacturing facilities of two engineering firms specializing in thedevelopment and production of wind and hydropower turbines.Collaborative Field Course BackgroundThe innovative field course model used in the SEAS/Poli-USP Collaborative Field Course wasoriginally developed and deployed by Harvard University (including DRCLAS) and Brazilianpartners in 2008, with the first