Paper ID #42969Examining the Effectiveness of Industrial Partnerships in Capstone Courses:A Qualitative Study through the Lens of Engineering UndergraduatesDr. Eileen Fong, Nanyang Technological University Eileen Fong, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer at School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. She is also currently the Associate Chair (Students) at MSE, responsible for student matters and admissions. She teaches third-year MSE undergraduates, and have received several teaching awards including the prestigious Nanyang Education Award for School (2019) and College
Paper ID #41377WIP: Increasing Engagement with Industrial Advisory Board Members throughAsynchronous Assessment of Elevator PitchesDr. Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering Walter Schilling is a Professor in the Software Engineering program and coordinates the Cybersecurity Minor at the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He received his B.S.E.E. from Ohio Northern University and M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Toledo. He worked for Ford Motor Company and Visteon as an Embedded Software Engineer for several years prior to returning for doctoral work. He has spent time at NASA
. Cheung has also participated in a number of industrial application projects of RFID and IoT technologies, including RFID-based systems for product anti-counterfeiting, food processing management, manufacturing and logistics management of a global printing enterprise, governmental project for inventory management, and baggage management of a major international airport. His research interests include CAD/CAM, Layered Manufacturing (3D Printing), Virtual Prototyping and Virtual Manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing, Product Development, Digital Twins, AI, IoT and Robotics applications.Dr. Match Ko, University of Hong Kong Dr. Match Wai Lun Ko is a Senior Lecturer and MSc(Eng) in Mechanical Engineering Programme
Collegesand Employers (NACE) Career Competencies framework into engineering courses. More thanthree quarters of engineering students are seeking career advancement or career changes withengineering degrees. The integration of NACE Career Competencies helps translate ABETstudent outcomes into practicable career readiness strategies. The courses used projects andguided reflection students to practice eight career competencies: Career and Self Development,Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity and Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism,Teamwork, and Technology. Preliminary observations from student reflections and advisinginterviews suggest students are intrinsically motivated to connect course exercises to careercompetencies. This study provides a
Paper ID #36732Board 49: Project-based learning course co-designed with regionalenterprisesLufan Wang, Florida International University I am an Assistant Teaching Professor at Florida International University.Ruoying ChuDr. Fangzhou Xia, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Fangzhou Xia received the dual bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, and in electrical and computer engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China, in 2015. He received the S.M. in 2017 and Ph.D. in 2020 both from the mechanical engineering department in Massachusetts Institute of
still be practicing engineeringtoday. Similar to Louise, Hewlett et al. [2] found that most women who left SET careers(science, engineering, and technology) sought re-entry paths. Findings such as these suggest ifmore employers would provide flexible work options and create pathways for returningengineers, more women would remain in or return to the engineering profession, therebyincreasing the representation of women in the engineering workplace.KeywordsWomen in engineering, underrepresentation, career pathways, unfolding model of turnover,narrative inquiry.IntroductionWomen remain underrepresented in the engineering profession, leaving engineering careers at arate double that of men. To address this inequity, we must increase our
professional skills in engineering,Shuman and colleagues [3] note that since the beginning of the 20th century, "practically everydecade has witnessed a major study of engineering education that collectively has shifted thefocus from course content to the development of students as emerging professionals" [3, pp. 42].Engineering Education accreditation standards (i.e., via ABET) have changed over time inresponse to changes in the engineering industry's needs [3]. Specifically in the 1990s, changeslike the increased use of information technology, corporate downsizing, outsourcing workabroad, and globalization of the industry have altered the knowledge required of engineers [3].Rapid technological innovation currently requires engineers to develop solid
Paper ID #42586Engagement in Practice: A Road Map for Academia and Non-Profit CollaborationKerrie Danielle Hooper, Florida International University Kerrie Hooper is currently an Engineering and Computing Education Ph.D. student at Florida International University. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Guyana in 2019 and then worked for two years in the industry as a Data Analyst & Systems Administrator, before pursuing her doctoral degree. Her research interests are in AI ethics, responsible technology in education, women’s careers in computing, and arts-based approach to STEM
the past couple ofdecades. Lang et al. (1999) write, “In an era of unprecedented technological advancement,engineering practice continues to evolve but engineering education has not changed appreciablysince the 1950s” [6]. While there are some bright spots, real changes have been far too small andslow. This is ironic because technology, typically developed by engineers, changes very rapidly.It is also ironic because many engineering professors work on cutting-edge research, whileteaching their courses essentially the same way for many years. Engineering education has notkept pace with a changing world. While there are many possible reasons for the lack of progress,one solution is to launch a brand-new program with intentional design to
Juan Felipe Calder´on received the bachelor’s in computer science and MSc and PhD degrees in engineer- ing sciences from the Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile. He is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Engineering at the Universidad Andres Bello. His research interests are learning design supported by technology, innovation in engineering education, sustainability in cloud computing, technological infras- tructure.Prof. Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile Mar´ıa Elena Truyol, Ph.D., is full professor and researcher of the Universidad Andr´es Bello (UNAB). She graduated as physics teacher (for middle and high school), physics (M.Sc.) and Ph.D. in Physics at Universidad Nacional
development model for REPs through engagement asmentors. We further share progress to date on the development of the series of professionaldevelopment digital courses, culminating in “digital badges” upon completion, which can bestacked toward a leadership micro-credential.IntroductionPreparing and promoting engineering college-graduates into the engineering job market is acontinuous challenge for academia, exacerbated by the nonstop evolving requirements of theengineering fields driven by rapid technology advancements.3 A seamless transition fromacademia to the profession can best ensue when UES are exposed to extracurricular activities thatkeep pace with evolving technology. UES paired with mentors have the opportunity to learn fromthose at the
improvement processes in engineering education and for the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology. In 2022, Isgard Hueck completed her Ph.D. in leadership in higher education with a focus on engineering education. Dr. Isgard Hueck founded the Office of Industrial Relations (IRO) in the Department of Bioengineering at UCSD to provide engineering students better opportunities to build close industry relationships within the academic education. In addition, Dr. Hueck engages in enrichment programs for ”learning beyond the classroom”. She is actively assessing and researching opportunities to improve eduction for the modern and holistic engineer of tomorrow. ©American Society for
field or technical area, (2) gaining exposureto a company for employment opportunities, (3) working on a project sponsored by industry, (4)quality of the project pitch, and (5) knowledge on the project technology. The background andmethodology of the project selection process described by these authors is similar to the processdescribed below for this study, and fairly common in the engineering capstone community basedon the literature review and anecdotal conversations in events such as the Capstone DesignConference [11].To evaluate student performance when completing the PR Survey, it is necessary to quantify theeffort they place on the task. While effort is not a widely accepted definition for quantitativeanalysis, it has been included in
accumulationmotivation, organization learning and development motivation, and educationalpassion and social responsibility motivation. These motivations are identified from boththe organizational and individual perspectives of universities and industries.In terms of interaction channels, a synergistic approach called "STEP" (project threadsdriven by joint mentor groups) has been identified as a key interaction channel atBeihang University. This approach involves joint supervision, technology trends,enterprises, and research projects to synergize collaborative efforts for educationalpurposes.The educational involvement in university-industry collaboration contributes toinnovation and knowledge creation in engineering education by integrating studentsas knowledge
describe a community-engaged design program and how it has engaged industry and corporate representatives toenhance their professional preparation and the capacity of the program to meet needs of thecommunity partners.Overview of EPICS ProgramThe EPICS program has been engaging students with local and global community partners for 28years. EPICS is a design course with the express goal of connecting engineering students, whoneeded opportunities to gain real-world experience, with community organizations, who neededassistance keeping pace with the rapidly changing landscape of technology [19]. This symbioticrelationship quickly flourished, resulting in major impacts to all parties involved. Students whoparticipated in the EPICS design courses were
universities and research. But despite many graduates going intoindustry, the connection between university and industry in terms of graduate expectationsremains unclear. Even with skills identified, there are some significant hurdles to changing anengineering curriculum. As technologies, businesses, and economic cultures change, so tooshould the skills engineers be taught. However, these cultural shifts can be rapid and are oftentoo fast to be reflected in curriculum updates[1]. There is also the concept of balance in thecurriculum; students do require some amount of fundamental technical knowledge to apply toreal world problems. In the example of running simulation software, to truly be able to setup,run, interpret, and validate results, one must
Paper ID #39244Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse S-STEM ProgramDr. Tim Dallas, Texas Tech University Tim Dallas is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas Tech University. Dr. Dallas’ research includes MEMS, solar energy, and educational technologies for deployment to under-served regions of the world.Dr. Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer, Texas Tech University Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and In- struction at Texas Tech University, as well as the Associate Chair of the department. Her research emerges at the intersection of Educational
Paper ID #38688All-Encompassing Skill Portal for Skills Management and DevelopmentDr. Basel Alsayyed, Western Carolina University Dr. Basel Alsayyed Dr. Basel Alsayyed is the Engineering Technology Program Director and an assis- tant professor in the School of Engineering +Technology at Western Carolina University. Before joining WCU, Dr. Alsayyed was an Industrial Professor in the department of mechanical engineering, of Univer- sity of Alberta (UofA), Canada. Prior to joining UofA, Dr. Alsayyed was an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering in UAE University. With over 19 years of experience in
Paper ID #37464Changing the Conversation Surrounding Students’ Professional Skills:Making the Case for the Importance of Professional Skills, and MoreInclusive LanguageDr. Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Eric Holloway currently serves as the Sr. Director of Industry Research in the College of Engineering at Purdue, where he focuses on industry research in the College of Engineering. He also holds a courtesy faculty appointment in the School of Engineering Education and Mechanical Engineering.Dr. Jennifer S. Linvill, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Jennifer S. Linvill is an Assistant Professor in
Engineering at University of Minnesota and her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineerinDr. Philip J. Parker, P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville Philip Parker, Ph.D., P.E., is Program Coordinator for the Environmental Engineering program at the Uni- versity of Wisconsin-Platteville. He is co-author of the textbook ”Introduction to Infrastructure” published in 2012 by Wiley. He has helped lead theDr. Kauser Jahan, Rowan University Kauser Jahan completed her Ph.D. studies in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis in 1993. She holds a B.S. degree in civil engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and an M.S.C.E. from
tospend millions of dollars for on-job training and rotational development program on their newlyhires. At the university level, there is always a challenge to implement the engineeringknowledge into industry practice and the real-life product and process applications.Traditionally, higher education institution in engineering introduced the experiential learningcurriculum via Senior Design Capstone Project with the local corporate partnership and theindustrial alumni network [1,2,3,4]. Industries value higher education institutions as the idealpartners to outsource their research and development activities and increase theircompetitiveness via the exchange of knowledge and technology. Meanwhile, their industrypartnerships represent a value-added
and multidisciplinarystudent teams from four schools at the lead institution are participating over an academic year,receiving academic credit, and working concurrently and collaboratively from differentperspectives. An engineering and technology student team is analyzing the material flow withinand to/from five food pantries, including the internal pantry floor processes, using industrialengineering principles. An informatics and computing student team is seeking to comprehendand enhance the information flow integral to pantry operations. A business student team helpedmanage the project and enhance pantry operations, and an art and design student team worked toactively bridge the gap between concept and reality through a human-centric design
relevant engineering curriculum and instruction. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 A Review of Promising Practices in STEM Bridge Programs Serving High School and College Native American Indigenous Communities Araceli Martinez Ortiz, PhD The University of Texas at San Antonio AbstractThis paper presents a two-part systematic review conducted to uncover research-based majorthemes of importance according to indigenous education experts in Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The second part of the study is a review ofselect
Paper ID #39964Board 51: Utilizing Technical Competitions to Enhance Diverse WorkforceRecruitment and RetentionMs. Jacalynn Sharp, JHU APL Jackie Sharp is a mechanical engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL) where she works in mechanical design and analysis as well as simple electronics development and integration. Jackie volunteers as a robotics instructor and mentors high school students interested in STEM from low SES and diverse backgrounds. She is the treasurer of the ASME DC Section (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) and is committee co-lead for the ASME FutureME platform
education, especially at the pre-university and first year level.Dr. Bridget Ogwezi, ANSYS, Inc. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Understanding the Impact of Industry Sponsorship for Student Teams: a Case StudyMotivation: the rapidly-changing job landscape and its impact on student preparednessThe rapidly changing job landscape is causing significant challenges for educators and industryalike. The World Economic Forum (WEF) published their Future of Jobs 2023 Report[1], whichhighlights the impact technology has on various career sectors. Technology, digitalization, andsustainability are highlighted as sectors with some of the fastest-growing roles and analytical
program to encompass projects from many Science, Technology,Engineering, and Math (STEM) research areas. Our ongoing research on student learning and en-gagement led to the development of eight pillars for the CIRCUIT program to best support the tech- 1Figure 1: The 8 pillars upon which the CIRCUIT program is built. Each pillar has been chosento address specific aspects contributing to the barriers facing trailblazing students in STEM and toencourage student retention and transition to the STEM workforce.nical and professional development of our student fellows (Figure 1). This program is supportedby our organization, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL), aswell as by
Paper ID #42143A Framework for Students’ Professional Development When Meeting withEmployers in a Microelectronics Workforce Development ProgramBenjamin L Burson, Michigan State UniversityProf. Eric Holloway, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Prof. Eric Holloway currently serves as a Professor of Engineering Practice in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. He also holds a courtesy faculty appointment in the School of Engineering Education. His research focuses on assessment development and the professional formation of students. ©American Society for Engineering Education
of Types of Industry-Academia Collaboration," in American Society of Engineering Annual Conference, New Orleans, 2016.[3] R. Haynes, E. Keller, D. White and A. Pouraghabagher, "Industry/University Partnerships: Barriers, Success Factors, Key to Innovation," in American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, St. Louis, 2000.[4] M. Connelly, H. Rabin, E. Schurr and D. Barbe, "Maryland Industrial Partnerships: a Model for Academic Industrial Technology Commercialization," in American Society for Engineering Education , Salt Lake City, 2004.[5] K. Bender, "University-Corporate Relations: Best Practices," in Amrican Society for Engineering Education, Arlington, 2007.[6] E. Gregory, "University
understanding of the components, that is, each organization’s culture andpriorities, and how – or if – they align for the success of the collaborative [4]. When cultures andpriorities are taken for granted, ambiguous, or interpreted differently by individuals acrossorganizations, misunderstandings or differential experiences can lead to issues arising in MTS.This is further compounded by individual team member’s experiences within the sameorganization [5].Project BackgroundWe created a multisector MTS to develop and implement a project funded by the NationalScience Foundation’s (NSF’s) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (S-STEM) program titled “Improving Access to Career and EducationalDevelopment (I-ACED) for Talented, Low