twoofferings of a required course for all majors in thermodynamics was compared. The first sectionused was taught in Spring, 2020, and ended just before the COVID shutdown. This was the firstattempt at teaching two sections simultaneously. This was done using Zoom classrooms andsuffered from equipment difficulties. The second section used was taught in Spring, 2022 aftermuch had been learned. In this class the instructor was able to use stand-alone equipment andhad far fewer technical difficulties.Students are given a comprehensive, in-class final examination. This exam covers quite a bit ofmaterial and is hard for students to complete in the time allowed. High scores of 90-100% maynot be a reasonable expectation. The score does give a relative
(MET) program. The work isa close collaboration between engineering and education faculty, and in alignment with all thefive Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for ABET Criteria for Engineering TechnologyPrograms.The course selected for this PBL - EML implementation is Applied Fluid Mechanics, a four-credit course with a lab component. It is the second in the fluid mechanics sequence and coverstopics like pipeline systems, pump selection, and flow of air in ducts.During the spring and fall 2022 terms, the authors studied the role of the previously introducedPBL & EML exercises covering the fluid flow through pipeline systems and the flow of air inducts. For example, one exercise asked the students to design a pump storage hydropower
performance improved by 11.1% in the year 2023when the proposed strategies were applied, compared to 2022 when the strategies were notimplemented. This improvement was attributed to the in-class final exams conducted withoutaccess to textbooks or the internet, indicating that students had developed a solid understanding ofthe material and tackle final exam questions successfully. Integrating AI into teaching strategiesand revamping the engineering curriculum marks a crucial advancement in preserving academicintegrity and aligning with the dynamic demands of the engineering and technology fields.IntroductionThe challenge of academic integrity breaches and plagiarism in engineering education has beenprevalent since decades, due to the evolution of paid
theirwork.Pedagogical approaches for teaching sustainability in civil engineeringSustainability concepts can be incorporated into civil engineering education through curriculumchanges to the course content, involving students in research on sustainability-related topics,collaborating with industry partners to allow students gain exposure and work on real-worldprojects, and pedagogical approaches such as project-based learning, problem-based learning,and case studies. Gutierrez-Bucheli et al. (2022) suggested teaching sustainability using project-based approaches that reflect the culture and context of the students to enable them to frame theirunderstanding of sustainability. Vemury et al. (2018) also found that problem and project-basedapproaches using real
assessment and evaluation are systematically utilized as inputfor the program’s continuous improvement actions (involving the constituents). (3) As part of theCI process, during spring and fall 2022, department faculty led by the main author, performed aperiodic review and revision of the course description, pre-requisite, and degree requirements ofall the course offerings in the three BS in ET/ABET Programs. (4) Documented evidence ofimplemented action items demonstrating that feedback from the regional industry / IAB wassystematically utilized as input for the program’s continuous improvement actions.The full paper is aimed at elucidating all the four strategies (1- 4) deployed in the efficaciousimplementation and attainment of ABET Criterion 4 CI
Y Dev Accept Reject # Size Size Position Position 1 2 3 Fig. 6. Sample position verification problem.During the Fall 2016 through Fall 2022 semesters, students were asked to complete problemslike Fig. 6 on the first test and the exam in the course. These assessments were administered viapaper and pencil test except for the Fall 2020 semester exam. During this semester, all exams atthe university were administered online via the LMS due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Toexamine trends in students’ success, the following research questions were developed.Research Questions1. Are students able to determine maximum material condition (MMC) better at
after the World War II (Kolmos & de Graaff, 2014). These learning concepts come underthe umbrella of learner-centered learning models. There is a wide variety of implementation ofproblem-based learning and project-based learning (both known as PBL) in engineering education(Beddoes, Jesiek, & Borrego, 2010). POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) embodies active learning and PBL (Figure4) (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning, 2022) (Elliot & Chiu, 2013). POGIL uses guidedinquiry to not only improve student learning outcomes but also help with the development ofimportant student skills in information processing, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork,and communication. To improve student self-regulation, POGIL
high a weighting on final exams andprojects to reduce the stress on students during finals. Many students have not given arespectable effort on a final in this class when the final cannot change their grade more than asingle letter. The solution to both these problems was to have the final project design reviewsubmitted as a video posted to the class LMS site, as well as assigning each student to postconstructive criticism to 2 other groups’ videos that had been randomly assigned by theinstructor. Each student was then aware that peers would be reviewing their work, and pridewould prevent them from submitting low-level effort.results and discussionTwo quantitative measurements were taken to compare the performance of the 2022 Fall cohort(who
not included in this paper.MethodsFrom the spring 2020 semester, to the fall 2022 semester four unique courses were selected for arolling integration of a modified examination style according to Table 1. The first time themodified exam format was utilized was in Applied Thermodynamics on the final exam. Thisinformation is included in Table 1 to illustrate the timeline of implementation of the examformat, but data from the spring 2019 offering of the course is not included in the analysis sincethere was a mix of testing formats utilized. Table 1: Number of course offerings with each exam format Number Exam Style Course Name Semesters Taught Offerings
pathways, the Mechatronics ET baccalaureate degreeplan has had 10 graduates by the Spring of 2022, with three graduates taking and passing thepilot SMSCP Level 3 examination in the summer of 2022. An additional 11 students graduatedin the Fall 2022 semester, and a location-specific faculty member will be hired in the spring of2023.IntroductionDue to the federally directed restructuring of the United States Army in the mid-2010s, militarybases experienced reductions in personnel [1], [2]. As a result of these cuts, supportorganizations and grants were created to ease the economic burden of these reductions [3]. Theeffect of one of these federal grants was the procurement of approximately $300,000 inequipment slated for use in a newly revamped
faculty began using the newly developed data management tool in Fall 2020; a revisedversion of the tool was adopted in Fall 2022 and used by the department faculty at large. Beyondsimply offering a more robust course outline data and assessment metric storage method, thepresented paper demonstrates how the current method can allow for a more efficient andresponsive CQI process. One of the stated goals in the development of the new tool was toprovide instructor generated feedback directly to the programs CQI reports (without the need fortranscription or copy/paste). This tool will allow reports to be generated directly from the sourcematerial in a timely manner, enabling more efficient and timelier CQI program meetings.Furthermore, because of the
Renewable Energy, Environment Education and Disaster Storm Relief through a state-of-the-art Mobile Renewable Energy Support (MRES)” from Entergy EIF 2021 and 2019. During his tenure in Iowa, Dr. Pecen designed and built a 12-kW hybrid wind-solar power systems on UNI campus, and a 6 kW wind-solar-micro hydropower system to provide green energy to RVs and Campers in Hickory Hills State Park. Dr. Pecen was recipient of 2022 service excellence award in the Engineering Technology at SHSU, 2011 UNI C.A.R.E Sustainability Award for the recognition of applied research and development of renewable energy applications at Iowa. Dr. Pecen was also recognized by State of Iowa, State Senate on June 22, 2012 for the excellent service
presented. Possible further use as a pedagogy will also be discussed.Research Methods and ProceduresThis research is a continuation of a previous work [11] and describes the most recentimplementations (fall 2021 and spring 2022) and evaluation of story-based pedagogy to anadvanced fluid mechanics course. The pedagogical practices discussed herein focus on makingconnections through self-generated or collaboratively created stories, specifically, stories relatedto pipeline design or HVAC problems.Study Site and the Course - The site for this study is the Mechanical Engineering Technologyprogram, part of the Engineering Technology Department (ET) in the College of Engineering(COE) at the University of Toledo. The MET program is ABET-accredited. The
taught as separate classes but have some of theircomponents scattered and embedded into other classes to fulfill the minimum requirements. Also, noseparate labs are offered but rather many labs are partially embedded with the relevant lectures due to thehour’s limitations.Table 1 Enrollment and Graduation data for the ET program Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Enrolled 139 228 266 296 337 330 317 317 293 296 224 290 275 278 Graduated 0 1 11 11 32 26 27 34 38 26 18 34 28 24A close look at the mechanical ET concentration reveals that a total of 46 hours is
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’ perspectives withdifferent points of view, an article related to course contents was posted weekly on the learningmanagement system, Canvas, in both undergraduate and graduate courses in fall 2022. Studentswere required to read the article and leave comments by using a template. The template includeda set of questions regarding their experience of reading the article. For example: Does the articleinclude enough background information? Does the introduction begin with a hook that gives thereader insight into where the article will take you? and, does the conclusion tie back into theintroduction to summarize the main points? The idea behind using a template was to providestudents with directed guidance while reading the article, rather than leaving
incorporated into MET courses,where a research study will be conducted to collect data regarding the students’ learning to test themodule’s effectiveness in improving students’ learning.References[1] L. D. Feisel and A. J. Rosa, “The Role of the Laboratory in Undergraduate Engineering Education,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 94, no. 1, pp. 121–130, Jan. 2005, doi: 10.1002/J.2168- 9830.2005.TB00833.X.[2] G. A. Hazelrigg, “A Framework for Decision-Based Engineering Design,” J. Mech. Des., vol. 120, no. 4, pp. 653–658, Dec. 1998, doi: 10.1115/1.2829328.[3] D. Gürdür Broo, O. Kaynak, and S. M. Sait, “Rethinking engineering education at the age of industry 5.0,” J. Ind. Inf. Integr., vol. 25, p. 100311, Jan. 2022, doi: 10.1016/J.JII
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the objectdetection algorithm in Edge Impulse. Moreover, the python code will be modified and itsstructure will be optimized to allow the algorithm to run faster on the Raspberry Pi.AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (AdvancedTechnological Education program) under Grant No. 1902442.References[1] “Speeding”, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (n.d.), Retrieved on December11, 2022, from: https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/speeding[2] “Speeding”, Injury Facts - National Safety Council, (April 20, 2022), Retrieved on December11, 2022, from: https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/motor-vehicle/motor-vehicle-safety-issues/speeding/[3] “Speed Feedback Signs”, Town of Amherst NH, (n.d
freshman success. Student success will bedefined in this paper by freshman retention rates, student feedback, increased upper-level courseand course learning outcome comprehension.In the fall of 2022, the course included three of the six offered technology disciplines. The coursewas being taught by assigning readings, in-class activities, homework, and a project assignedhalfway through the semester. The setup of the course led to two distinct eight-week coursesbeing combined into one. The first part attempted to address the heterogeneity of mathcapabilities which ranged from remedial math to calculus II, while the second part attempted toteach engineering technology fundamentals and Microsoft competency. It was observed thatstudents in higher
fluid mechanics course duringspring semesters from 2019-2022 were asked about their perceptions on the impact in theirprofessional preparation of a semester-long multidisciplinary service-learning assignment. Thispaper evaluates their current perceived impact of the assignment (long-term impact) and whetherit might have changed from when they took the course (short-term impact). A survey was sent toall former students who went through the course and participated in the assignment, with a61.64% return rate. The survey included questions about how well they remembered theassignment (some of the students were involved in it 4 years prior to completing this survey), therelevance of the project in terms of their professional preparation, how it
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, and • Power Supply Casing: the housing of all assembled components within a physical box for ease of transport.Student Project Development During the Covid-19 Pandemic The Covid-19 pandemic negatively impacted many aspects of secondary and post-secondary education institutions. Many higher education institutions rapidly navigated to newinstructional methods for teaching project-based learning courses. This modified pedagogychanged how students managed project time, received and reviewed instructional materials, andcompetition of tasks and assignments. An engineering design course study by Miranda et al.(2022) suggests the Covid-19 pandemic negatively impacted design courses due to the historicalpedagogy of instructor-led
System for Measurement of Gripped Workpiece Thickness", Proceedings of the 2022 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, ASEE, 9-11 Feb 2022, Tempe, AZ.[2] Brian Piechocki, Chelsey Spitzner, Namratha Karanam, Travis Winter, Aleksandr Sergeyev, Mark Gauthier, Nathir Rawashdeh, "Operation of a Controllable Force-sensing Industrial Pneumatic Parallel Gripper System", Proceedings of the 2022 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, ASEE, 9-11 Feb 2022, Tempe, AZ.[3] Zongguang Liu, Chrispin Johnston, Aleksi Leino,Travis Winter, Aleksandr Sergeyev, Mark Gauthier, Nathir Rawashdeh, "An Industrial Pneumatic and Servo Four-axis Robotic Gripper System: Description and Unitronics Ladder Logic
electrical power is critical. For an Instrumentation Control Systems EngineeringTechnology (ICET) Program at Louisiana Tech University, hands-on projects are consistentlythreaded throughout the curriculum resulting in graduates who can design, plan, research, evaluate,test and implement electrical and electromechanical systems that span multiple engineeringdisciplines.To push the curriculum and its graduates forward, ICET faculty members are empowered tocontinuously develop and improve activities and projects for core courses. In Spring of 2022, asystems-level project was integrated into the sophomore-level Applied Thermodynamics course.A thermoelectric cooling system (TeCS) was developed in-house to allow students to experienceand measure
Oumar, Travis Winter, Aleksandre Sergeyev, Mark Gauthier, Nathir Rawashdeh, ”A Smart Parallel Gripper Industrial Automation System for Measurement of Gripped Work Piece Thickness”, Proceedings of the 2022 Conf. for Industry and Education Collab., ASEE, 9-11 Feb 2022, Tempe, AZ.[8] Brian Piechocki, Chelsey Spitzner, Namratha Karanam, Travis Winter, Aleksandr Sergeyev, Mark Gauthier, Nathir Rawashdeh, ”Operation of a Controllable Force-sensing Industrial Pneumatic Parallel Gripper System”, Proceedings of the 2022 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, ASEE, 9-11 Feb 2022, Tempe, AZ.[9] Zongguang Liu, Chrispin Johnston, Aleksi Leino,Travis Winter, Aleksandr Sergeyev, Mark Gauthier, Nathir
Technik Akademy, and was the elected chair of the Engineering section of the Tennessee Academy of Science in 2022 and 2017. His research interests include MEMS, Lipid Bilayer Membrane sciences, and advanced manufacturing.Dr. Lisa Bosman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Dr. Bosman holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering. Her engineering education research interests include entrepreneurially minded learning, energy education, interdisciplinary education, and faculty professional development.Dr. Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest MAGED B. MIKHAIL, PhD., is Associate Professor, Mechatronics Engineering Technology at Purdue University Northwest. He received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee
finally discarded only asa last resort (Hanacek, 2022). This paper will focus on the initial planning stages of introducingthis concept into existing plastics curriculum of an engineering technology program as part of theTraining for Plastics Circularity (TIPC) grant funded through NIST.The PET program at Pittsburg State UniversityThe Department of Engineering Technology (ETECH) is housed in the Kansas TechnologyCenter on the Pittsburg State University campus. ETECH programs are comprised oftechnological elements requiring scientific and engineering knowledge plus the hands-onmethods to provide practical skills in support of product producing industries, like plasticsmanufacturing. The Pittsburg State University Engineering Technology Programs
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science students at a large researchuniversity in Texas, USA. The recruitment started in June 2022 and ended in September 2022.We distributed our weekly application ads through university bulk emails during these times.Four types of information were collected. The first is demographic information, while the secondinformation is work-related questions. For example, "Would you be willing to commit to morethan one semester with the MentorCorps." The third is about their skills, abilities, andexperience, such as teaching, experience, experience with kids, computer programming,Arduinos, "making" (using soldering irons, glue guns, 3D printers, and others), online profile(GitHub, YouTube channel, Instagram, Vimeo, Stack Overflow, and others) that