-term goals in their professional career. This tool has been adapted for use in the educationalsetting in a faculty mentoring capacity. The ET program advisors assign the freshman or transferS-STEM student scholars with faculty mentors to match their area of research interest. Thefaculty mentors meet with the students a minimum of three to four times a year to review theirIDP, make suggestions, and provide input for reaching their goals. The goals of the IDP processare to; develop a deeper more meaningful relationship between advisor and student, reflect anddevelop a strategy for the scholar’s educational and career, and manage expectations and identifyopportunities. In the initial meeting there are several prompts for the student to write
experienced (mentee) person in which thementor provides support along three dimensions: career functions, emotional/psychosocialfunctions, and role modeling functions [28].Career functions encompass activities such as academic support, exposure and visibility, andcoaching and feedback. Psychosocial functions include activities such as acceptance andconfirmation, friendship, and counseling. Role modeling is looking to the mentor as a source ofguidance in shaping the mentee’s behavior, values, and attitudes [29].Mentoring is a process, defined by the types of support provided by the mentor to the mentee.These relationships are also dynamic, changing over time, and increasing in impact. The FMSPwas founded on the principles of a formal mentoring
and K-12 schools.Susan Herring, Bucks County Community College Susan Herring, Executive Director of the Center for Workforce Development at Bucks County Commu- nity College, directs the college’s workforce development activities as they relate to business incumbent worker training, industrial skills occupational training, adult basic literacy, and other pre-collegiate pro- gramming including college and career readiness programs for high school and out-of-school students. Susan has been instrumental in managing workforce development programs in collaboration with indus- try and government agencies, including the employer-driven Metalwork Training Program. This highly successful and replicable model provides
companies need more machinists. INTRODUCTION The career of a machinist gives someone the opportunity to create, by utilizing machines tomachine precision parts to make manufacturing possible. While this career is rewarding forthose who pursue it, the current skills gap is creating an unfilled need for machinists. Localemployers are starting to struggle to find enough employees to fill all their open positions and areworried about being able to fill future openings, a common concern for manufacturers across thenation [1]. There has also been an increase in programs and media promoting technical tradesand describing the current skills gap between the jobs that will be available versus the skilledworkers
activities to increase the awareness of potential college students about career opportunities in electronics technologies. Dr. Alaraje is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), a member of the ASEE Electrical and Com- puter Engineering Division, a member of the ASEE Engineering Technology Division, a senior member of the Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE), and a member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department Heads Association (ECETDHA). American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Choose Ohio First – IMProving REtention and Student Success in Computing (COF
as amore hands-on option that trades some of the theory for application while still allowing them topursue a STEM career. For this reason, the primary entry path into the engineering technologyprograms has historically been through students changing their program of study (referred toChange of Curriculum within the university), typically from one of the many engineeringprograms. Table 1. Engineering and Engineering Technology Departments at Texas A&M University Biological and Civil and Aerospace Biomedical Chemical Agricultural
supporting adults through learning and career transitions. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021The Future of Work: Identifying Future-Ready Capabilities for the Industrial Distribution WorkforceAbstract: Emerging technological developments such as autonomous robots, the IndustrialInternet of Things (IoT), and cobots raise major challenges in labor markets and forpolicymakers responsible for promoting the necessary skills and employment. It is imperative tobetter understand and track these trends in the labor market and the future of work (FOW) so thatstrategies to inform, prepare for, and respond to changes in the industrial
[2] referenced because many states have adoptedthem to provide guidance on what should be covered in each grade level.Geographic Location:The aspects of the educational process differ based on geographical location and socioeconomicstatus of the occupants in that region. Students from highly populated areas have moreopportunities in the educational system to explore in-depth access to STEM versus students frommore rural areas. This is related to the availability of qualified staff and resources in the ruralschool system. Socioeconomic status has an influence on how students pursue STEM.While the opportunities for students in lower socioeconomic areas are less, they are more likelyto pursue higher education and careers in STEM fields. [3] The
Society for Engineering Education, 2021 2021 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition3. Do you think Capstone will be beneficial to your current or future career? Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree N/A 5 4 3 2 1 04. Do you think the organization of the three capstone teams for the mosquito research themeseffective? Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree N/A 5 4 3 2 1 05. Did COVID-19 affect your capstone project Strongly agree Agree
credential that both students and educators can use to advance their careers (16).The CNC lab at UTRGV has recently acquired a new-generation FANUC ROBODRILL α-DiBSeries Vertical Machining Center. The Five-Axis ROBODRILL has high-speed tool changer thatcan carry 21 tools and offers the best reliability in its class. With a tool change time of 0.7seconds and a turret capable of handling tools weighing 4 kg, the new advanced version is boththe fastest and strongest vertical machining center on the market. Using intelligent cuttingstrategies, ROBODRILL achieves the same results as more powerful machines in less time,regardless of whether the application involves high-speed machining, mold making or 5-axismachining. This machine serves as the best
. - Completing ODSA-funded project on Ohio Advanced Manufacturing Technical Resource Network roadmaps organized by manufacturing processes to determine manufactur- ing needs and technical solutions for machining, molding, joining/forming, additive manufacturing. - Collaborating with state and national partners on advanced manufacturing education pathways and engi- neering technologist manufacturing career programs - Served as lead coordinator of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree program at The Ohio State University focused on curriculum devel- opment and approval, securing industry support and promoting program to internal/external audiences. - Published a US Economic Development Agency-funded engineering
issues. Graduates with an MSET degree will not only build theirunderstanding of leading-edge concepts in their technology arenas but will also become able tostrategically apply these concepts and technology at all levels of the industry.The MSET degree is designed to allow students to achieve their career objectives by offering aflexible, 30 credit hour plan of study in which each student chooses a focus area from thefollowing three areas. Construction Management Fire Safety and Explosion Protection MechatronicsThe university’s approach of merging engineering technology with other areas of study such asproject management, engineering ethics, and financial studies allows the MSET students tocustomize their plan of study to branch
[5, 7]. Engineering graduates pursue careers in theoreticaldesign, and research and development [1]. Meanwhile, engineering technology graduates oftenenter construction, product design, manufacturing, or testing [7]. Figure 1. Hands-on Continuum for Engineering Technology [8].Despite the curriculum differences, graduates of ABET-accredited four-year engineeringtechnology programs in several states are qualified to become licensed professional engineerswith verifiable proof of competency [7, 9]. One earns licensure upon passing the Fundamentalsof Engineering (FE) exam and the Principles of Practice of Engineering (PE) exam through theNational Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCESS) alongside providingproof of
that we have a plausiblesolution to the problem and can make evidence-based changes to our curriculum for futureofferings of this course sequence.BackgroundThe Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction (ETSC) department at CentralWashington University offers three bachelor’s degree paths for undergraduate students:Electronics Engineering Technology (EET), Industrial Engineering Technology (IET), andMechanical Engineering Technology (MET). These specialized programs provide students witha combination of engineering theory and application-based instruction to prepare graduates forcareers in industry [1]. The department also offers a variety of minors from which students maychoose to enhance their academic careers. After years of
Engineering at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. He received the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University in 1986. Mr. Jones also earned the M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 1990. In addition, Mr. Jones graduated from the General Electric Advanced Course (A, B, and C courses) in Engineering as part of the Edison Engineering Program in 1989. Mr. Jones is a Licensed Professional Engineer, PE 054155E, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mr. Jones began his engineering career in 1986 with General Electric Company in Erie, Pennsylvania. Subsequent to that time he worked for Morrison Knudsen Co. in Boise, ID, and Atchison Steel Castings Co. in Atchison, KS. He
undergrad courses throughout his undergrad- uate and graduate student career. His research interests include manufacturing systems optimization and production management as well as engineering education.Prof. Kevin R. Cook, Montana State University Kevin Cook is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Montana State University with primary teaching responsibilities supporting the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program. He also serves as the Curriculum Coordinator of the Mechanical and Industrial Engi- neering Department, supporting curricular activities of the MET, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial and Management Systems Engineering programs. Mr. Cook holds a B.S. degree in
lab projects. The assessment also involves the averagescores for this test. Both the lab reports and tests are graded over 100 points. These grades willthen be converted to 0-4.0 scale for comparison purposes.The program will also use a selection of qualitative and quantitative measures from the list belowto measure the impact on students’ careers and employer satisfaction. We will performassessment using one or more of the following of qualitative and quantitative measures forevaluation of the entire RET program: ● Student feedback through end-of-semester student evaluations and other targeted student surveys on using the equipment asking students to rank different aspects of the course and labs; ● Employer feedback through
Dominion University the senior project is a twosemester course, which is the case in most of the undergraduate programs. The Introduction toSenior Project is a first semester 1 credit course, which covers a series of career related topicsrelated to engineering technology such as engineering codes and standards, engineering ethics,technical report writing, job search and resume writing techniques, patents and property rights,and professional engineering licensure. By the end of this course the students are expected todecide on a project topic, establish partnership with a faculty advisor for the project and submita project proposal. In the second semester, the actual Senior Project is a 3 credits course inwhich students work under advisor
students, and 100 senior students hadcompleted the perceptions survey. The response rate observed in this survey showed that First-year students are still developing their interests when entering college life and have someengagement in official university activities. Sophomore students had a relatively low responserate, which showed a diminished passion and increased tiredness towards college life activities.The renewed increase in participation by junior and senior year students indicates theirmatureness to get ready for graduation and start their career, which encourages them to getinvolved in college activities such as this survey to make sure their voices are heard. 120 100
MSD related complaints reported by the workers where they were exposed to awkwardpostures.It's been rigorously established that the students learning with hands-on projects escalate their interest andmotivation to lead a successful career in the industry upon graduation. Students' learning performancecurve alleviates while using the project-based learning (PBL) technique, as they experience the process inreal-time [7], [8]. They apply their theoretical knowledge acquired in class within the defined context. Anengineering technology level-4 course named "Ergonomics and Process Optimization" had been instructedfollowing the PBL technique in Fall 2019. A total of 18 students were divided into nine groups assigneda real industrial problem and
engineering students. Theapplicability of PID in many different career fields, implies that many degree programs couldbenefit from adding it to their curriculum. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical EngineeringTechnology, etc. are all degrees that either already offer disciplines or courses that study thedesign and use of automated control [5].Part of the Advanced PLC laboratory at our university, the Amatrol Process Control System,shown in Fig. 1, is used to teach programming of industrial equipment for controlling the flowrate and level of fluids [3]. It is not concerned with the theory of PID control, rather it focuses onthe programming of industrial equipment and the
thecurriculum to better prepare students for their future careers. His three courses though were allon-campus and viewed from one instructor's perspective. The challenges he faced were budget,logistics, and course workload issues and he plans to address them in his future work.Team formation is always a challenging task in a group design project. It is always a dilemmawhere the students will select their team members or the instructor will assign the team members.However, it is found that the success of a team doesn't depend on the team formation procedure[18]. In a second-year client-centered design course at the University of Ottawa, the teams wereformed in two ways by dividing the students into two groups. One group could pick their teammembers as
will likely arise from this paradigm. Anapproach like this could be applied in a high-school technology career and technology education(CTE) classroom where students engage in these varied subjects. Students in an M3 based CTEcan engage in Making and production concepts in an applied setting, directly applying knowledgein the design, prototyping, and production of end-use products. Where students are lackingknowledge in a certain domain, students can seek solutions through their peers, mentors, or onlinecommunities. Such an applied approach of these varied subjects would need a horizontalapproach, where the focus isn’t necessarily depth in any one subject area (while the student oughtto have certain core competencies as to be literate in that
students. Students useddifferent online tools to permit proper team coordination, which is not as effective as in-personmeetings, but thanks to the efforts of everyone, the project was executed according to schedule.Academic AssessmentFigure 17 shows the results of surveys that measure the compliance of the course learningoutcomes (LO) during the semester according to student perception. In both projects thepercentage of students that agree or strongly agree that the projects covered the course learningoutcomes is 96%, which corresponds to a ‘high’ student satisfaction.Students appreciate working with the evaluation of existing structures, principally because theyfeel that the project scopes have practical applications in their engineering career