50and 350.The courses in this study include one lower division required class and two upper divisionelective courses. The lower division class is Dynamics which is a required class in the Civil,Mechanical and Aerospace engineering undergraduate degree programs. Since this course islower division and is required in three degree programs within the school of engineering, thecourse typically has very high enrollments (300-350) and often fills up due to a lack of availableseats in the physical classroom. The course covers kinetics and dynamics of particles and rigidbodies using Newton-Euler, Work/Energy, and Impulse/Momentum methods. The secondcourse in the study is Vibrations which is an elective course in both Mechanical and AerospaceEngineering
ranging from 10 to 80 students on each team) formed around selectedtechnology thrusts (e.g., aerospace, wireless, hybrid vehicle, human health). Most team projectsare supported by industry financing, although other financing mechanisms are also in place, suchas research funding. Teams typically have multiple projects ongoing at any given time andproject work can and often does carry over from year to year. Each Enterprise team has one ormore faculty advisors who guide and mentor the team and grade the performance of teammembers. Teams are run like small companies and teams select student leaders to serve as CEO,VPs (operations, finance, marketing), and project leaders
-year degree. Is the reason that most students take 5 years to graduate due to their involvement in significant and valuable extra-curricular activities, such as the co-op program, internships, study or work abroad? Or is it primarily due to their struggle in coursework, i.e. having to repeat courses multiple times to pass and complete their degrees; or, to switching majors multiple times while still remaining in engineering (for example, switching from aerospace engineering to industrial engineering, whose curricula differ quite a bit after the freshman year)?2. Do the analysis results differ appreciably if the student is female or male?In this paper, we will study retention and student behavior semester by semester, rather than
librarian for the departments of electrical engineering and computer science; and the video game archivist at the University of Michigan.Mr. Paul F. Grochowski, University of Michigan Paul Grochowski is an associate librarian at the University of Michigan’s Art, Architecture & Engineer- ing Library. He is liaison to the Aerospace Engineering, IOE, Mechanical Engineering, and Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences departments. Page 23.1109.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Students, Vendor Platforms, and E-textbooks: Using E-books as
Paper ID #6995Team-Based Learning and Screencasts in the Undergraduate Thermal-FluidSciences CurriculumDr. Georg Pingen, Union University Georg Pingen is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Department at Union University in Jackson, TN. He teaches courses across the Mechanical Engineering curriculum with a focus on thermal-fluid- sciences. His research interests are in the areas of computational fluid dynamics, topology optimization, and engineering education. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado in aerospace engineer- ing sciences
-reality software systems that are marked by ASA and used by automotive and aerospace companies, government agencies, and academic institutions. Dr. Wasfy authored and co- authored over 75 peer-reviewed publications in the areas of flexible multibody dynamics, finite element modeling of solids and fluids, belt-drive dynamics, tires mechanics/dynamics, visualization of numerical simulation results, engineering applications of virtual-reality, and artificial intelligence. He received two ASME best conference paper awards as first author. Dr. Wasfy is a member of ASME, AIAA, SAE and ASEE. Dr. Wasfy received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University in 1994.Prof. Riham M Mahfouz, Thomas Nelson Community
, and behaviors during the role-playing simulationexercise. Ben was a 2nd-year U.S. student who lived in a rural city near Charlottesville,Virginia. He studied mechanical and aerospace engineering at UVa and had worked in theengineering field for more than 3 years. According to a survey taken before the role-playingsimulation, he is proficient in only English and reported he had no previous culturalexperience. Ben also reported a strong interest in learning about other cultures: he wasinterested in studying abroad in Germany. He agreed he enjoys role-playing simulations andstrongly agreed they are useful educational tools. Further, his survey responses indicated heenjoys playing roles that go against his beliefs. Ben’s teammates in both
apply to a specific engineering major in the College ofEngineering (e.g., aerospace, mechanical, etc.). Their overall grade point average after threesemesters determines their eligibility for an engineering major. Students may use the springsemester of their sophomore year to complete the four required entrance-to-major courses.Students who complete the four required courses with a “C,” or better and have grade pointaverages above the cut-off, as determined by each engineering department, are officially admittedinto an engineering major by the end of their sophomore year. Students with grade pointaverages below the cut-offs established by each department can remain at the university andchoose another major or leave the university to pursue an
. The introductory engineering coursein which this evaluation study took place includes students seeking degrees in electrical,mechanical, aerospace, civil, and wireless engineering fields. The two-hour course is deliveredin a lecture/lab format: students attend a fifty-minute lecture session early in the week in a largelecture theater, and later in the week, they attend a two-and-one-half-hour lab session. Each labsection has an enrollment between 14 and 20 students, allowing for a smaller-class setting thanthe lecture theater. Because students are in class more than three hours per week, courseactivities and assignments often take place in class.TU is a small, private, historically black college (HBCU) located in the southeastern UnitedStates
degree in aeronautical engineering. Her research interest is in thermo-fluid sciences with applications in micro-combustion, fuel cells, green fuels and plasma assisted combustion. Dr. Husanu has prior industrial experience in aerospace engineering that encompasses both theoretical analysis and experimental inves- tigations such as designing and testing of propulsion systems including design and development of pilot testing facility, mechanical instrumentation, and industrial applications of aircraft engines. Also, in the past 8 years she gained experience in teaching ME and ET courses in both quality control and quality assurance areas as well as in thermal-fluid, energy conversion and mechanical areas from various
. Dr. Mayer was awarded his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Arizona State University in 2009, his M.Sc. in Computer Science from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2004, and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace Interest from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1992. He has ten years experience in program management and aeronautical engineering as an active duty U.S. Air Force officer.Dr. Allison Jane Fahsl, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Dr. Allison J. Fahsl is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She has over 20 years of teaching experience in a variety of areas and levels including
school placement after graduation, and sometimes even while stillin school. These post-baccalaureate positions range from HERE alumni entering BiomedicalEngineering Graduate Programs at UCLA, to positions of responsibility at high-tech engineeringfirms including Boeing Aerospace and Edison. As a result of the student final presentations tothe Engineering Department and Industrial Sponsors at Cal. State L.A. a few years back, amanufacturer adopted the project of commercial manufacture of the BeachCruiser all-terrainwheelchair. One team member was immediately recruited by that firm to help refine the chairfor manufacture. His position there has continued, with responsibilities expanded to includeoversight of some joint Mexico-USA manufacturing
engineering undergraduate students. These interviews,conducted in the Fall of 2023, had two primary objectives: • To identify the specific programming knowledge and skills that engineering faculty deemed essential for their students to succeed in both their courses and future professional practice, and • To gather input from CS faculty on the key components and best practices for designing and delivering a robust CS1 introductory programming course.We interviewed 10 faculty members from four engineering programs: Civil Engineering (CE),Aerospace Engineering (AE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), and Bioengineering (BioE). Table 1highlights their key insights, which were derived by identifying recurring themes. Programs Expectations
with the knowledge thatthey need to wisely select from the variety of concept inventories available and implement themto achieve their unique research outcomes and specific educational goals and course objectives.Keywords: Concept Inventory, Circuits, Electrical EngineeringI. IntroductionCircuits is one of the fundamental gateway courses not only required for Electrical Engineeringstudents, but also other engineering majors, such as Aerospace Engineering, ChemicalEngineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, many of whom include a circuitscourse as part of their undergraduate curriculum [1]. Moreover, there have been a number ofinterventions in circuits aimed at improving students’ understanding and helping undergraduatestudents
companies, including aerospace, healthcare, andtechnology. However, the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2019-2020, requiring students to workremotely, focusing on simulations and analyses. Despite the challenges, the program continued toemphasize practical, real-world skills. These critical challenges laid the foundation for a strongerprogram moving into the 2021-2022 academic year (designated here as “Year 1”) to build ourcurrent capstone design program.2.1 Year 1: Return to In-Person Instruction (2021-2022)During the 2021-2022 academic year, the program fully returned to in-person instruction. Thecourse met three days a week: one day for lecture on design principles and two days formentorship of student teams and project work. The return to campus post
take Ordinary DifferentialEquations (MATH 250) prior to or concurrently with EE 210. Generally, this course is taken byengineering students at Penn State Abington in their fourth semester. While PHYS 212 is amandatory course for all engineering majors, EE 210 is specifically required for studentsmajoring in electrical, computer, and multidisciplinary engineering. It also counts as a technicalelective for Computer Science and Aerospace Engineering majors.When the decision was made to co-teach the two courses, it was also agreed that students wouldreceive separate credits and grades for each course to fulfill their graduation requirements. Iftaught independently, students would have needed to attend 11 contact hours per week. However,given the
Paper ID #48064Impact of An Engineering Task on Development of Middle School Students’Engineering Design Practices (Fundamental)Dr. Natasha Wilkerson, Vivify, LLC Natasha Wilkerson is co-founder of Vivify STEM and President of the Cosmic Leap Foundation. Natasha specializes in research and development of engineering curricula and programming for K-8 grades. Natasha has a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from Texas A&M University.Joanne K Olson, Texas A&M UniversityJustin Wilkerson, Texas A&M University ©American Society for Engineering
Sen Zhang Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics, State University of New York College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820 Akin Tatoglu Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Acoustical Engineering, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT 06117AbstractThis study explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)education into the Senior Projects course for Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) students,addressing the growing demand for AI/ML skills in engineering fields. In the absence of adedicated AI/ML course within the current MET curriculum, the initiative bridges
highlight twofeatures of this three-stage process observed from our practice. First, the requirement of “designverification” can help students develop critical thinking in design. For example, instead oftreating the completion of prototypes as the final milestone of capstone projects, students need toput time and resources to reasonably test their prototypes and reflect on the quality of theirdesign solutions. Second, as we limit the number of design stages to three, the same designprocess can be flexibly applied to a wide range of design topics (e.g., aerospace projects,sustainability projects).Yet, we want to note that these design stages are defined at their most general levels, and they areopen to further refinements for design learning. For
this study is a mid-size public regional university near the Gulf Coast in thesouthern United States. The College of Engineering offers six bachelor of science programs,namely Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Civil, Coastal, and EnvironmentalEngineering; Electrical Engineering; Computer Engineering; Systems Engineering; andMechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering. In the pursuit of DEI within the university,our report seeks to explore the experiences, challenges, and aspirations of both students andfaculty members. By delving into their perceptions, we aim to develop a comprehensive strategythat not only addresses surface-level representation but also ensures that this diversity is
Assistant Professor in the Integrated Design Engineering program. She earned a PhD in Civil Engineering with a focus on Civil Systems and a certificate in Global Engineering from the Univeristy of Colorado Boulder. She holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Auburn University. Her research centers on integrating sustainability into engineering curricula, aligning with her commitment to fostering holistic engineering education. Before transitioning to academia, Joany worked for over five years as an engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, where she contributed to advancing renewable energy technologies
Paper ID #47385Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Mindset in Hackathons: Lessons from InitialImplementation of EM in an Informal Learning EnvironmentMr. Russell K. Marzette Jr., The Ohio State University Russell K. Marzette Jr. is an Assistant Professional of Practice at The Ohio State University in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He is an engineer, entrepreneur, and mentor dedicated to educating the next generation of engineers. His primary interest lies in providing high-impact practical experiences that promote student’s future success in the discipline. This focus translates into a student-centered and practice
chatbot aimed at providing targeted support for students, helping them navigate complex lab assignments with ease.Devin Kachadoorian, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteSahil Mirani, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteDr. D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University Dr. Boyer is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Science Education and an Educational Proposal Writer in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences.Mr. Tim Ransom, Clemson University Computer Science Lecturer, PhD candidate with the Engineering and Science Education Department at Clemson University.Prof. Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Sabuncu holds a Ph. D. in Aerospace Engineering from Old Dominion
– there are two types of decisions to be made here. First, students should consider whether they want to work for a company focused on defense or commercial customers. It is likely that most students never address this issue; they just want an interesting job that pays well. There is a second, less obvious, issue buried in this decision that all students should address: high reliability/mission critical vs commercial (consumer). High reliability engineering encompasses, in addition to military applications, aerospace, automotive, medical and others where life safety is paramount. For many engineers, this is rarely an either/or choice but mostly a both/and
Teaching and Learning, 8. Incubators, accelerators, and other support E-Learning, and Distance Education programs 10. Women and Diversity in Engineering 9. Intellectual property and open innovation 11. Aerospace and Aeronautical Science 10.International innovation and entrepreneurship 12. Agriculture, Food, and Farming 11. Intrapreneurship and business model innovation 13. Biochemistry 12.Market and financial impacts of entrepreneurship 14. Biomedical/Health and innovation 15. Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and 13.Open innovation systems
initiatives. In his current role, he provides strategic and operational leadership for a multidisciplinary team of 10 professional staff and ˜40 student employees who support hands-on learning experiences for thousands of students across the college. Kai holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering Sciences from CU Boulder and an MBA with a specialization in Business Strategy from CU Denver. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Leadership for Educational Equity, with a focus on Higher Education Leadership, at CU Denver’s School of Education & Human Development. His research examines how engagement with hands-on learning shapes outcomes such as retention, identity development, and sense of belonging among
video again.Course design and schedule of surveysTwo probability and statistics courses from Computer Science and Industrial and SystemsEngineering participated in this study. The two classes have 325 and 81 students enrolled,respectively. Both classes introduce probability and statistics notions to engineering students fromdiverse areas in Computer Science and Industrial and Systems Engineering, but include studentsfrom all other engineering disciplines (e.g., students from Electrical and Computer Engineering,Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and others). The two courses were selected forour testing of these newly developed digital notes because of their position in the curricula as anintroductory point for probability and