Engineering Curriculum, or How to Build a Dog House Carl A. Erikson, Jr, Department of Engineering, Messiah CollegeI.A.4. The Design Science/Global Solutions Lab: Interdisciplinary Problem/Project-Based Research and Learning Medard GabelSession I.B. AEC 315 - Innovative experiences in local/global/community learningI.B.1. Supporting and Assessing Service Learning of Engineers Without Borders Student Chapters Joshua H. Smitha and David Brandesb Departments of aMechanical and bCivil & Environmental Engineering, Lafayette CollegeI.B.2. Design of Sustainable Hand-Powered Water Pumps for Burkina Faso Timothy B. Whitmoyer, Messiah CollegeI.B.3. Educating ECE Majors for a Global Environment
engineering; his current research is supported by NSF/DUE and NSF/CISE.Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University Thomas F. Wolff is Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Associate Dean of Engineering for Undergraduate Studies at Michigan State University. From 1970 to 1985, he was a geotechnical engineer with the St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Since 1985, on the faculty of MSU, he has taught undergradaute and graduate courses in geotechnical engineering and reliability analysis. His research and consulting has focused on the design and evaluation of dams, levees and hydraulic structures, and he has been involved in several studies related to the failure of New Orleans levees
show that in2003, 68.3% of engineering degrees were awarded to Caucasians, 14% to Asian Americans,5.1% to African Americans, 5.4% to Hispanic students and 7.2% to others. It is important to notethat since 1999 there has been a declining trend in the number of Hispanic and African Americanstudents among all engineering graduates. At the same time, the percentage of bachelor’sengineering degrees awarded to women is only 20%.Benefits of After School ProgramsWell-implemented after school programs can have a positive impact on a range of academic andother outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged children and youth. Academic outcomesassociated with participation in after school programs include12: Better attitudes toward school and higher
, SRI International Carol Tate is an Education Researcher at SRI International’s Center for Education Research and Innova- tion. She leads the external evaluation for the Promoting Inclusivity in Computing (PINC) program at SFUSD.Dr. Jennifer Nelson, San Francisco State UniversityDr. Nina Narayan Hosmane, San Francisco State UniversityProf. Nicole Adelstein, San Francisco State UniversityDr. Pleuni S. Pennings, San Francisco State University Pleuni Pennings is an associate professor in Biology at San Francisco State University. She received her PhD from the University of Munich in Germany. Her interests are population genetics, drug resistance, computational biology and improving access to computer science skills.Mr
participated in all components of the module and were assisted in compiling thepost-survey results.Two months during the summer were used to develop the module activities, and a per-hourundergraduate assistant in bioengineering was employed to assist in developing, troubleshooting Page 25.521.10and practicing the modules for clarity and impact. Module activities were largely distilled fromthe ongoing research projects of one of the authors within the bioengineering department, and assuch the hands-on nature of the activities was innately driven by the need to collect data thatwould be of relevance to the research question at hand. In addition
deterpossible attempts at academic dishonesty, their more important benefit is enhancing students’confidence in their programs’ accurate assessment of the class learning outcomes. [15], [19] -[22].Teaching Assistant Training and DevelopmentResearch suggests that teaching assistants can play an important role in student learning,engagement, and retention in STEM [23] - [25]. The widespread use of teaching assistants,particularly in large introductory STEM courses, has led researchers to note a need for thedevelopment and study of training programs that can orient teaching assistants to effectiveinstructional practices, including active learning techniques and student-centered teaching [26] -[28]. While much of the initial research in this area has
widely known for developing and broadly sharing successful educational models and practices in technician education focused on faculty development; problem-based learning curricula; mentoring; in- dustry partnerships; student recruitment and success; research and evaluation; mentoring other technician educators nationally to broaden the impact of the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Program; and, developing STEM faculty leaders.Prof. Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch is the Executive Director and Principal Investigator of the Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, an National Science Foundation Center of Excellence. She is the state director
published in scientific journals and presented at the national and international conferences. Dr. Genis has three U.S. patents. From July 2003 to July 2005, as a team facilitator, he worked on the development of the curriculum for the “Partnership for Innovation in Nanobiotechnology Education” program in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania and several Community Colleges.Michael Mauk, Drexel University Dr. Michael G. Mauk is an Assistant Professor in the Applied Engineering Technology Program at Drexel University. Dr. Mauk’s research and teaching interests are in nanotechnology, Quality methods, rapid prototyping, microfluidics, and solar energy. Dr. Mauk has a Ph.D. in Electrical
Measurement- Based Analysis. She taught at Annamalai University in India and at Florida State University before joining UWF in 2012. Ramachandran was a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at FSU’s Center for Advanced Power System. She also has worked for the Office of Naval Research. Ramachandran has co-published more than 30 refereed journal articles. Publications include International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, the 6th IEEE Interna- tional Conference on Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems, Expert Systems with Applications, Smart Grid, and Measurement.She received three degrees from Annamali University: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, M.S. in Power Systems Engineering, and B.S. in Electrical
Paper ID #29283Understanding Identity among Biomedical Engineering Students andProfessionalsMr. Emmett Jacob SpringerDr. Aileen Huang-Saad, University of Michigan Aileen is faculty in Engineering Education and Biomedical Engineering. Previously, Aileen was the Associate Director for Academics in the Center for Entrepreneurship and was responsible for building the Program in Entrepreneurship for UM undergraduates, co-developing the masters level entrepreneur- ship program, and launching the biomedical engineering graduate design program. Aileen has received a number of awards for her teaching, including the Thomas M. Sawyer
man’s use and convenience. Today, modern engineering involves the application ofscientific techniques, theories, and technology for the solution of social needs. That includesall engineers, and biomedical engineers in particular must deal with.Biomedical Engineering is a field where concepts from Engineering, Mathematics,Computation, Physics and Chemistry are used to solve problems in Biology and Medicine.Biomedical Engineering can be divided into four sub-areas:1- Bioengineering focuses on pure research; for example, the study of the behavior ofneurons and cardiac cells with the aid of mathematical models and simulations;2- Medical Engineering is directed to the study, design and construction of instrumentation(mainly electronic), sensors, and
about and practice sustainability. Bielefeldt is also a licensed P.E. Professor Bielefeldt’s research interests in en- gineering education include service-learning, sustainable engineering, social responsibility, ethics, and diversity.Ms. Leslie Nolen, American Society of Civil Engineers Leslie Nolen, CAE, serves as director, educational activities for the American Society of Civil Engineers. She brings over 20 years of association management experience to her work with ASCE’s Committee on Education on issues of importance to the undergraduate and graduate level education of civil engineers. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Civil
SPSU. This historical datademonstrates a continuing confusion about engineering technology and the role of an1 SPSU is an unit of the University System of Georgia located in Marietta, Georgia. Its vision is to be acomprehensive university with a unique purpose. Through a fusion of technology with the liberal arts andsciences, we create a learning community that encourages thoughtful inquiry, diverse perspectives, andstrong preparation of our graduates to be leaders in an increasingly technological world. The university –faculty, staff, students, and graduates – aspires to be the best in the world at finding creative, practical,and sustainable solutions to real-world problems and improving the quality of life for people around theglobe.2
Paper ID #16848Using Peer Mentoring to Enhance Transfer Student Experience and IncreaseStudent Success in Mechanical EngineeringMr. Nicolas N Brown, University of Utah Department of Mechanical Engineering Nicolas is a senior in the mechanical engineering department at the University of Utah. He is the peer mentoring coordinator for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, as well as an Undergraduate Re- search Assistant for the Ergonomics and Safety Lab. His current area of research involves designing and integrating control systems on recreational equipment for high-level spinal cord injury patients. Nicolas’ senior
research positions.The program is designed to address the financial and academic needs of minority and low-income students. Low-income students are a natural fit for this program since financial need andinadequate academic-preparation often go hand-in-hand. This section provides an overview ofMEMS activities and program components.Summer Bridge. Every year since summer 1994, 40 to 50 graduating high school seniors whohave been accepted to UNM in engineering, math or science programs participate in the MEMSSummer Bridge program at no cost to the student. Because of financial need, many studentswithin our target population would not be able to attend if there were a charge or cost associatedwith the program. In 1999, 69.7% of summer bridge students
. (1998). Innovative community services for rape victims: an application of multiple case study methodology. American Journal of Community Psychology, 26(4), 537-571.Creswell, J. W., (2013). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches. 3rd Ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.Cohn, D., & Caumont, A. (2016). 10 demographic trends that are shaping the US and the world. Pew Research Center.Denson, C. D., & Hill, R. B. (2010). Impact of an engineering mentorship program on African- American male high school students' perceptions and self-efficacy. Journal of STEM Teacher Education, 47(1), 8.Espinosa, L., Turk, J., Taylor, M., & Chessman, H. (2019). Race and ethnicity in higher
Area Career Center, 3M, andKOMU-TV. The Newton Academy is a ten day residential summer workshop for girls in grades9-11, and integrates Physics, Chemistry, Math, and Engineering to aid the girls in constructing aworking polymer ball factory. The 30 or more girls who participate in this program each yearexplore such practical issues as economics and patents, as well as the technical areas ofpolymers, spectrophotometry, system design, electrical systems, gearing, and graphical solutionof the problem of generating the optimal mix.To aid middle school science teachers in both technical knowledge and gender equityconsiderations, the program includes a course in gender equity, designed for practicing teachers,and a series of three-week summer
student studying Industrial and Systems Engineering at The Ohio State University. In addition to working on undergraduate research in the Department of Engineering Education she is an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for the Fundamentals of Engineering program for first-year engineering students.Amy Kramer P.E., Ohio State University Amy Kramer is a graduate student and research associate at The Ohio State University in the Engineering Education Department. She earned a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State Univer- sity in 2010 and 2013, respectively. Most recently she worked as a structural engineering consultant in Columbus, OH where she specialized in the design of reinforced concrete and steel
Paper ID #27789Active Learning in an Introductory Materials Science CourseDr. Lessa Grunenfelder, University of Southern California Lessa Grunenfelder has a BS in astronautical engineering and a MS and PhD in materials science, all from the University of Southern California. In 2015 she joined the USC Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science as teaching faculty. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses on material properties, processing, selection, and design. She is passionate about sharing her love of materials science with students through curriculum that combines fundamental
and development.”22 v. “The public” as “lacking/desiring technology” came primarily from LTS documents. Example excerpts include, “By 2015, and for the first time in history, the majority of people, mostly poor […], will reside in urban centers, mostly in countries that lack the economic, social, and physical infrastructures to support a burgeoning population;”22 “Many underserved communities lack basic infrastructure, depriving them of the ability to improve their quality of life;”24 “Although some research has been done on a number of appropriate technologies, the diffusion of these innovations has greatly lagged the demand in the developing world.;”23 and “Demand for new technologies will sustain global demand for
efficient in learning. All together with using active learning, instructors mustalso consider the ‘Student Resistance to Active Learning’ which remains a new area of interest forengineering education research [12]. ‘Student Resistance to Active Learning’ may be reduced byemploying the strategies proposed in literature such as varying the teaching methods usedthroughout the course and making and using a public grading rubric for students to avoidperception of grading unfairness, just to mention few [13-14]. Although, this paper focused on thedifferences in student expectations on the efficacy of instructional practices, the impact of thosechanges on the learning outcomes is yet to be determined and is the focus of our future work.References[1
as ERP). During her studies in the United States she worked a research assistant at the Center for Innovation on Healthcare Logistics CIHL, her work for CIHL focused on assessing the impact of GS1 standards adoption in the healthcare supply chain. Her research interests are related to the modeling of technology adoption and in particular HIT. She also works in the adaptation of existing manufacturing and logistics models and structures to the healthcare supply chain with a specific focus on medical supplies. She is part of the IE Department at Universidad Icesi since 1998. She has over ten years experience as a teacher and served as Director of the Undergraduate Program in Industrial Engineering (2003-2007
at Seattle University. He completed his PhD in Statistics from the University of Washington. His research interests include statistical forecasting and modeling, energy poverty, mathematical pedagogy, and diversity in STEM.Dr. Jennifer M Dorsey, University of Texas at Austin Jennifer works as an educational research consultant in addition to her work as a Senior Research Analyst at the Charles A. Dana Center, a grant funded group at the University of Texas at Austin. Jennifer re- ceived her doctorate in the Culture, Community, and Education program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her main areas of study were qualitative research, youth and the media, and youth under- standing of difference and
Engineering at the University of South- ern California (USC) and his Master of Science in the same field at Stanford University. He is currently exploring the field of data science as his potential career path.Dr. Helen L. Chen, Stanford University Helen L. Chen is a research scientist in the Designing Education Lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Director of ePortfolio Initiatives in the Office of the Registrar at Stanford University. She is also a member of the research team in the National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation (Epicenter). Chen earned her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her Ph.D. in Communication with a minor in Psychology from Stanford University in 1998. Her current
for increased “relevancy” of engineering educationwith greater industry-academia collaboration on many fronts. It was inspired by a round tablediscussion, where engineering graduates of Region’s colleges have suggested ways to startdeveloping viable and enduring connections between local industries and the academicinstitutions of the Arab Gulf States. Strategies to help promote the collaboration effort areoutlined. In particular, activities (plans, and scenarios) perceived as effective in closing the gapbetween academia and industries are described. Training, capstone courses, consulting by facultymembers, and joint research projects, aimed at serving the interest of both parties (academia &the industrial partners) are also addressed. The
-directed learning capabilities shows apromising line of research for meeting the needs of individual learners (and fulfilling one of theABET standards). Perhaps one area for improvement may be to consider more ways to providestudents with feedback about their scores on the two self-directed learning scales utilized at PennState University. My review of Litzinger et al.’s paper suggested the data is used for programevaluation and researchers have yet to explore the benefits of using the data to designintervention strategies for individual students. In addition to the work at Penn State University,the Freshman Year Experience course for engineering students at the University of Connecticutprovides a nice model for how to design an orientation course
get better at what they practice. Like all adaptive bi-ological entities, students will become proficient at navigating the environments they have hadtime to explore 25,26 . If their environment is highly structured, they will learn to operate in an or-dered environment very well. On the other hand if the environment is entirely unstructured, theywill do their best to cope with the disorder. The real world is a mix of order and disorder. Sowith the goal of preparing our students for the real world, it makes sense to create a classroomenvironment that has a balance between order and disorder. Page 26.1532.6Counter to what many faculty
innovative plan for thedevelopment, implementation, and evaluation of an effective curriculum of CFD intended as acommon course for senior undergraduate and junior graduate level students. The curriculum isbeing designed with learning objectives, applications, conditions, and exercise notes. One of themain objectives is to teach students from novice to expert users preparing them with adequatefluid mechanics fundamentals and hands-on CFD project works in order to prepare them for theircapstone design projects, higher education and further research in fluid mechanics. We haveplanned to incorporate a CFD educational interface for hands-on student experience in fluidmechanics, which reflects real-world engineering applications used in companies
AC 2011-1627: MYSTERIES AND HEROES: USING IMAGINATIVE ED-UCATION TO ENGAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL LEARNERS IN ENGINEER-INGLucy McAuliffe, Smith College Lucy McAuliffe is the senior editor and an instructional designer for the Talk to Me Project. Lucy is currently a student at Smith College, majoring in American Studies and Environmental Science & Policy. She is a First Group Scholar, and recipient of awards including the Newton Arvin Prize in American Studies and a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. She plans to enter the publishing industry upon her graduation in 2012.Glenn W Ellis, Smith College Glenn Ellis is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Smith College where he teaches courses in engi- neering
formal pathwayis through technology education. With only about 30,000 teachers nationwide, however,and only one-third of states requiring students to take such courses by high school 12 ,technology education cannot at this time be considered a mainstream subject in U.S.education. Aspects of technological literacy, especially the element of design thinking,can be included in efforts aimed at introducing K-12 students to engineering. ProjectLead the Way (www.pltw.org) may be the largest and best known of these initiatives, butthere are many others that are having an impact. In post-secondary education,technological literacy has been the stated or implied goal of STS (science technologysociety) programs, and programs on the history and philosophy