ownership of their own learning. The discovery approach used by the author tries to buildon these principles to establish an innovative instructional design by marrying content withpresentation style in theory as well as in practice. Utilizing real-world problems as a stimulus forstudent learning is not at all new and has been in practice for a very long time. Educators haveunderstood that scholars have defined problem-based learning as minds-on, hands-on, focused,experiential learning. Instructors have also been encouraged to act as cognitive coaches who cannurture an environment that can support open inquiry. The author was inspired by the uniqueideas presented by these scholars and researchers. He has tried to build on such intelligent ideasto
elective for both seniors and graduate students. The curricula of these coursesdevote a considerable amount of time to students, developing an understanding of fundamentalsin highway design, traffic flow theory and traffic control. Thus, in my recent developedtransportation engineering course, computer micro-simulation tools are applied to provide ainteractive learning environment and engage students’ motivation in experiments and knowledgeconstruction. The course, covering an entire semester, is divided into two stages. The first half ofthe semester is to create a simulation learning environment for students to learn traffic modeltheory and control methods, while during the second stage, the students work on a real-lifeproject using traffic
effectiveengineering education research and practice. However, taken as a whole, the twelveCDIO standards provide a comprehensive approach to the reform and improvement ofengineering programs. Other ASEE papers have addressed specific standards, citingrelated research, and giving examples of best practice. (See the attached Bibliography forexamples.)The twelve CDIO standards address program philosophy (Standard 1), curriculumdevelopment (Standards 2, 3 and 4), design-build experiences and workspaces (Standards5 and 6), new methods of teaching and learning (Standards 7 and 8), faculty development(Standards 9 and 10), and assessment and evaluation (Standards 11 and 12). For eachstandard, the description explains the meaning of the standard; and the
before the meeting… • …give the mentors a better concept as to what the capstone is about… • …help the mentors understand the goals of the course and the differences between academic and practical designs ahead of time…When compared with the RCM results, the Subdiscipline Mentor session was not as positivelyreceived. 67% of the students agreed that the Subdiscipline Mentor assisted the team withunderstanding project requirements (Figure 9), with a slightly larger number of respondents—71%—agreeing that the mentor provided guidance for their research process (Figure 10). For thelast question, 71% of students indicated that they wanted to meet with their Subdiscipline Mentor
University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on bridging technical and nontechnical competencies to support the professional preparation and ethical responsibility of engineering students.Dr. Daniel Knight, University of Colorado Boulder Daniel W. Knight is the Program Assessment and Research Associate at Design Center (DC) Colorado in CU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a B.A. in psychology from Louisiana State University, an M.S. degree in industrial/organizational psychology and a Ph.D. degree in education, both from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Knight’s research interests are in the areas of K-12, program evaluation and teamwork practices in
inducted into the Thomas Green Clemson Academy and received Clemson University’s Glenn Department of Civil Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award.Lisa McNair Lisa DuPree McNair is a Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech and Director of the Center for Educational Networks and Impacts (CENI) at ICAT. Her work focuses on building networks between the university and multiple community sectors and supporting evidence-based outreach in science, engineering, arts, and design. She translated a decade of interdisciplinary initiatives into VT’s Innovations Pathway Minor, and has directed 11 PhD dissertations, servedon 17 PhD committees, and funded and mentored 6 post-graduate scholars (5 PhD, 1 MFA). Her funded NSF
recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusion in engineering education hasgrown in recent years [1], little is known about the best practices for supporting neurodiversestudents [2-3]. It has been suggested that neurodiverse students benefit from course assessmentsthat allow for a more flexible mode of expressing knowledge [3]. However, evidence forimproved learning outcomes on different types of course assessments is largely anecdotal.Characteristics associated with different forms of neurodiversity, such as attention deficithyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum, depression, and anxiety, are suggested to benormally distributed in the population [2]. Indeed, research suggests that these conditions arebest conceptualized as
performance,” Journal of VocationalBehavior, 45 (1994), 79-122.12. Lent, R.W., “Toward a unifying theoretical and practical perspective on well-beingand psychosocial adjustment,” Journal of Counseling Psychology, 51 (2004), 482–509.13. Lent, R.W. and Brown, S.D., “Social Cognitive Career Theory and Subjective Well-Being in the Context of Work,” Journal of Career Assessment 16 (1) (2008), 6-21.14. Bakken, L.L, Byars-Winston, A. and Wang, M-F., Viewing clinical research careerdevelopment through the lens of social cognitive career theory, Advances in HealthSciences Education: Theory and Practice 11(1) (2006), 91-110.15. ADVANCE Resource Center, Faculty Mentoring Handbook: A Tool for EnsuringFaculty Success, HYPERLINK"http://www.rui.edu/advance/files
- zona State University. His research interests are in the modeling and analysis of manufacturing systems; computer simulation; statistical design of experiments; and sustainable production systems. His profes- sional mission is to inspire others to improve systems through simulation modeling and analysis, applied operations research, and applied statistics.Dr. George Saltsman, Lamar University Dr. George Saltsman is Research Associate Professor in the Center for Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership and currently serves as the Director of Center for Educational Innovation and Digital Learning at Lamar University. Dr. Saltsman assists UNESCO as a mobile learning policy advisor and co-chair of the Information
Engineering department and the Associate Director for the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh. He serves as the Program Director for the Master’s in Sustainable Engineering, the Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainability, the John C. Mascaro Faculty Fellows, and the Sustainability Global Engagement grant. He is the faculty lead for the University Honors College Food Ecosystem Scholar Community. His research lab, Sustainable Design Labs, focuses on fusing analytical chemistry, sustainability design principles and data analytics to address Water and Sustainability grand challenges. Current thrusts focus on Smarter Riversheds, Microbial Fuel cells and advanced oxidation and separation
students graduating from SDSU are required to take the FE examin their senior year as part of their graduation requirements. In addition, tips from personalexperience and best practices on implementing AL in teaching Electromagnetics are alsopresented.Definition of Active LearningAL is generally defined as the use of “instructional activities involving students in doing thingsand thinking about what they are doing” 2. The focus of AL is on student learning rather thanfaculty teaching 3. The responsibility for learning is the student’s who actively engages with thecontent and is cognitively active in the learning process. AL is an approach to teaching andlearning which enlists strategies including but not limited to: reading, writing, discussing
construction sites. Virtual reality isemerging as an exceptional training tool to equip these budding engineers with the necessaryexpertise, offering a dynamic and immersive environment to hone their hazard identification andincident reporting skills.The research paper presents a comprehensive Virtual Reality (VR) model designed to assistundergraduate and graduate students, especially in the field of civil engineering in understandingcritical hazardous conditions that can occur on-site. The research employs a simulatedenvironment to expose students to potential on-site hazards, increasing their comprehension ofthe complexities and risks involved. Additionally, the research explores the potential of usingUnity 3D as a powerful platform for virtual
they design and develop products, systems, and environments to solve practical problems. Close reading of TfAAP suggests that, while the authors may have had primarily in mindteaching technology to the technically illiterate, the goal cuts both ways. The goal includes theability to “manage, assess, and understand technology.” Thus it is not enough to know how itworks or how to build it, the technologically literate citizen must be able to manage and assesstechnology. Thus, TfAAP places burdens on all sectors of education – both liberal arts andengineering – to create more well-rounded graduates. The national efforts of TfAAP are directed at K-12, but shouldn’t there also be a similareffort in higher education? Sadly, in the
that theeducation of the future must be relevant, attractive, and connected to the needs of society atlarge. Considering this paradigm, the U. S. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET) in its well-researched ABET Engineering Criteria 20005 (EC2000) proposed that thespirit of technopreneurship be integrated within the curriculum of all programs. It forcesuniversities to develop a process of assessing learning outcomes of programs that are consistentwith the original mission of the institution. The Criteria can be easily adapted to embrace alldisciplines. The desired attributes or outcomes for graduates of a baccalaureate program includean ability to:✔ apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.✔ design and
x x Real-life monitoring project x x Scholarship Prizes for best designs x x Scholarship Incentive for earning A/B x x Paid working hours for project work time x Field Trips to Clean Energy Centers x Description of Methodological ApproachAcross all three cohorts, data were collected using a mixed-methods approach. The externalevaluator and the faculty coordinated with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) prior tocollecting data. This research paper is based on secondary analysis of data collected for
State’s FYS program in its COE, the importance of having a robust first-year engagement program for engineering students, the diffuse and loosely coupled nature of thepresent program, and the changes being seen in students coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic[19], [20], it was felt the time was right to evaluate the state of Penn State’s engineering FYSprogram.MethodsThis work was an exploratory evaluation to understand the current practices across the overallPenn State COE FYS program. This study utilizes a multi-stage mixed methods research design,combining elements of both exploratory and explanatory mixed methods research designtypologies [21]. As this study was a program evaluation, it was exempt from InstitutionalResearch Board (IRB
fictionnovels as sources for brief design projects [69]. Others have argued strongly for the need tobetter align writing tasks with industry practice [1], where engineers are viewed as writers [70].MethodsStudy design and research purposeWe sought to develop an innovative and collaborative cross-campus approach to supporting thedevelopment of technical writing, and desired to understand the impacts of our approach. Wewere guided by the tenets of design-based research, the hallmark research method of the learningsciences [71-73]. In this approach, researchers develop and test their theories about how tosupport learning by designing learning experiences and implementing them under normalclassroom conditions. In this study, we report on the first
across-section of information sources for the reader interested in pursuing the topics further, butmay also be read without attention to the footnotes.IntroductionA few years ago when concerns were being raised about the impact of the global marketplace onthe employment of US engineers, the authors drafted a paper entitled “Are current engineeringgraduates being treated as commodities by employers?” 1 We questioned whether engineering inthe United States was still an attractive profession offering productive and satisfying careers andlifestyles. One of the important problems we noted was the churning in engineeringemployment, with more experienced engineers living under the constant threat of being replacedby younger, more recent graduates, and
American Society for Engineering Education Midwest Section ConferenceThe literature also makes it clear that students are not in a position to evaluate certain elementsof faculty teaching performance. These general areas have been determined to include: Course design: its goals, content, and organization Methods and materials used in delivery Evaluation of student work (including grading practices)12Hoyt and Pallett note that these categories include such aspects as the comprehensiveness orrealism of course objectives, the degree to which course material presents a representative orbiased view of the subject matter, the degree to which readings or other assignments are balancedand appropriate, currency of the content, and the
-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, particularly as it relates to increasing interest and participation by females. Dr. Klein-Gardner serves as the director of the Center for STEM Education for Girls at the Harpeth Hall School in Nashville, TN. Here she leads professional development opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math- ematics (STEM) for K-12 teachers and works to Identify and disseminate best practices from successful K12, university and corporate STEM programs for females. This Center also leads a program for rising 9th and 10th grade girls that integrates community service and engineering design in a global context. Dr. Klein-Gardner continues to serve
tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Specifically, the work of her research group focuses on three general areas: (1) design and evaluation of biomaterials for therapeutic purposes; (2) application of materials for engineering tissue systems; and (3) advanced engineering strategies for developing in vitro models and culture systems. Dr. Gomillion is committed to the integration of her biomedical interests with education research endeavors, with a specific focus on evaluating classroom innovations for improving biomedical engineering student learning and exploring factors that facilitate success for diverse graduate students.Dr. Dominik May, University of WuppertalDr. Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia
to my association with ABET, USA. Iserved as an advisor to the Managing Director of, the International Center for Quality Assuranceand Academic Accreditation (ICQAAA), Saudi Arabia. I was able to make recommendations toICQAAA regarding changes to the standards, policies, and procedures after reviewing severaldocuments related to their existing standards for Quality Assurance and Accreditation. I have also been able to advance my scholarship activities by collaborating with colleagues atthe host institution. The research was carried out in the broader area of mobile technology. Sinceadvances in mobile technology have a positive impact on the fast, real-time availability and storageof data and media. The research examined the changes in the
9[4] American Society for Engineering Education. Creating a Culture for Scholarly andSystematic Innovation in Engineering Education. (2009). See http://www.asee.org/about-us/the-organization/advisory-committees/CCSSIE/CCSSIEE_Phase1Report_June2009.pdf[5] George Kuh, (2008) “High-Impact Educational Practices – what they are, who has access tothem, and why they matter.” Seehttp://www.neasc.org/downloads/aacu_high_impact_2008_final.pdf[6] David L. Kirp, (2014). “How to Help College Students Graduate,” The New York Times-Opinion Pages. See. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/09/opinion/how-to-help-college-studentsgraduate.html?action=click&contentCollection=Arts&module=MostEmailed&version=Full®i[7] Henry M. Levin and Emma Garcia
encouraged and several students created drawings as part of thedesign. This project was effective in inspiring creativity and confidence as the participatingstudents’ poems were realized in a finished sculpture as shown in Figures 4-7. The presentationof the sculpture at Bountiful Davis Art Center elevated their creations within the context of anoutdoor sculpture on view for the public, which is intended to have an impact on buildingconfidence through firsthand experience of the artistic process— from conception of an idea, tothe realization of the design and the act of exhibiting for the public. Figure 4: Workshop participants developing haiku poems in the poetry/visual art workshop.Figure 5: Haiku poems were finalized in the second meeting to
. I also had the opportunity to be a 2019 orientation leader for the campus. I am a member of the Tau Alpha Pi - National Honor Society of Engineering. Along with my studies and participation on campus, I am also conducting undergraduate research for the CTL scholars program. I work alongside Penn State faculty members to look at interactive teaching techniques within my preferred course of study of engineering.Dr. Laura E Cruz, Penn State Laura Cruz (Ph.D, UC Berkeley 2001) is an Associate Research Professor for Teaching & Learning Schol- arship with the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at Penn State. She previously served as the director of two Centers for Teaching and Learning; as editor-in-chief
Director of The Cecil Day Family Center for International Groundwater Innovation. Dr. Buerck joined Mercer University in Fall 2022. Before joining Mercer, Dr. Buerck was at the University of South Florida where she completed her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and a Graduate Certificate in Social Marketing and Social Change.Hannah NabiBremen Vance, Mercer University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Southeast Section Conference Program Evaluation of an International University-Sponsored Service-Learning ExperienceAbstractService-learning is a high-impact practice that fosters civic responsibility by providingopportunities to connect student
technology. A public university of the State of Michigan, Michigan Tech isdesignated as one of only four research universities in the State. Undergraduate educationemphasizes study across disciplines, team learning and research. Graduate students receiveintensive advanced instruction. Total enrollment is 6,300 students with engineering enrollment at Page 10.1242.24,000, the 10th largest in the U.S. Michigan Tech has gained worldwide attention for innovative “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education
other mechanisms. Prof. Hosoi is an exceptional, innovative teacher and an inspiring mentor for women in engineering. She was awarded the Bose Award for Excellence in Teaching, and a MacVicar Fellowship.She is a recipi- ent of the 3M Innovation Award and has held the Doherty Chair in Ocean Utilization at MIT. She is a Radcliffe Institute Fellow and a Fellow of the American Physical Society. Her research interests include fluid mechanics, bioinspired design and locomotion, with a focus on optimization ofcrawling gastropods, digging bivalves, swimming microorganisms and soft robotics. Prof. Hosoi is also an avid mountain biker and her passion for sports has led her to create MIT Sports Lab, a program that is designed
creating standards that can be integrated into the other subjects using Page 22.1095.7NATIONAL SURVEY OF STATES’ P-‐12 ENGINEERING STANDARDS engineering and design contexts, creating an education center for “21st-century curriculum” (p.2) that ensures an engineering presence in K-12 education, a computer facility to maintainengineering curriculum materials, and design of a process that will monitor and evaluateengineering standards and materials. The NAE Standards Committee’s report calls for fundingby interested parties to support the development of core engineering ideas and guidelines forinstructional materials, research by
Childcare Center Committee.Mark Rouleau Associate professor in the Social Sciences department at Michigan Technological University with a background in computational social science, research design, and social science research methods for assessment and evaluation purposesDavid Wahl David W. Wahl is a social psychologist currently working as a research associate with the ADVANCE Midwest Partnership at Iowa State University.Patricia Sotirin Dr. Patricia Sotirin is a Research Professor in the Department of Humanities at Michigan Tech. She earned a Ph.D. in Communication from Purdue University and her research areas include interpretive qualitative methods, feminist theory, embodied gender in organizations, and kinship