development of new STEM majors, particularly in emerging fields such asengineering, computer science, and information technology, emerges as imperative for fosteringSTEM growth at Keiser University. Addressing these challenges head-on is paramount tocultivating a more inclusive and supportive environment that empowers all students to pursue andpersist in STEM disciplines.As it is clear from tables 3 and 4, the major drawback are the retention and graduation rates forboth STEM and non-STEM majors. . In order to address the issue, a comprehensive mentoringplan will be the developed in the coming year.The proposed mentoring plan utilizes the mentors (a) To serve in an academic support role inwhich they will provide one-to-one or very small group
positions. Dr. Kinney has significant experience in using technology to improve business practices, organizational change management, strategic planning, process improvement, and grant writing and evaluation. Prior to West Shore Community College, Dr. Kinney was the Dean for Business and Technology at Bay College in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Paper ID #40983Prof. Scott A. Kuhl, Michigan Technological University Scott Kuhl is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Cognitive & Learning Sciences at Michigan
College a better understanding of whatwas already being done in this space and the future plans that others had in mind. The list of what was learned throughout building this micro-credential is invaluable. Theopportunities this program has for faculty to build their knowledge in the field, the benefits forstudents to begin or continue to learn a new trade, and the economic impact this program can haveonce students complete it and go out to work in the field, have all come from the process ofdeveloping this program.Lessons Learned A number of lessons were learned throughout the entirety of this micro-credential buildingprocess, the first being the importance of leadership. Having a leader who not only understood thenuances from an
States. In total, we will invite 500 studentsto complete the survey from various colleges and universities. By extending the invitation toparticipate across institutions of varying sizes, we are effectively strengthening the breadth anddepth of our findings.The 28-question survey seeks to understand the decision-making process that led students topursue the engineering technology program of study and their intended plans for the future uponcompletion of the degree. Questions also ask students to consider their degree of preparedness toenter the engineering technology program and their confidence that they will ultimately succeedin completing the degree. Additional questions ask students to reflect on how they handleacademic challenges, and to
and standard components TPK that can be purchased IV 12 Curricular development Preservice teachers’ own lesson plans TPCK3.2 Module II: 3D Printing3.2.1 Part 1 of Module II For Part 1 of Module II, each PST group will start with assembling a 3D printer, load a modelin software controller, print a model, and clean up. This allows the teachers to understand how 3Dprinting works. After this, we will start to explain its machine elements and manufacturingmethods by dissecting and referring to3D printer components. During thehands-on learning process, each groupwill disassemble and assemble variousparts of 3D printers as a reverseengineering approach to gain a
into the BS program as required by grantfunding, students graduated from the program by 2021. Further, some students that started at theinitiation of the BS MCET program at the author's home institution in 2019 graduated by the Fall2022 term. One such academically talented student that began at the program's initiation andlater chose to become a student worker for the department has detailed her experience with theprogram to present as a coauthor of this work.Further ContextAs a result of defense restructuring in 2014 and 2015, Fort Campbell military base was requiredto cease operations of two of its major divisions [1], [2]. This reduction in personnel removedapproximately 5,800 soldiers from the base, spurring plans to create organizations
community engaged learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Developing a Streamlined Approach to Manage Program Documents and Assessment DataAbstractManagement of course outline data and assessment metrics is a central tenet of the continuousquality improvement (CQI) plan for engineering and engineering technology programsaccredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). This paperpresents a work-in-progress description and assessment of a recent method (implemented in Fall2020) for storing, accessing, and managing data used for course outline and assessment metricswithin the engineering technology programs at the University of Dayton
in the Zoom classrooms. These efforts have been hampered byequipment difficulties. The experiences described in this paper will be applied to help withcourses taught by other faculty members.Current PracticeIn current practice, two sections of each class are listed; one on the Fort Campbell campus eight-week schedule and one on the main campus. The main campus listing is for a half-semesterwhich corresponds to the eight weeks of the satellite campus schedule. This does lead to somedifficulties, as the two terms do not mesh well together. For example, during the first eightweeks of the spring semester, the final exam is scheduled during the spring break on the primarycampus. Students with spring break plans must request and be granted an
responsible for selecting a real-life project, planning andmilestone identification, implementation of the work, written project specification, oralpresentation, and a final written report. The capstone project is so comprehensive in nature that itprovides the faculty to assess a wide range of student learning that is directly related to studentoutcomes of the ABET requirement. In addition, the students also work as a team to accomplishthe goal of the class. In order to attain the program educational objectives (PEO), five StudentOutcomes (SO) are set. Capstone Design class hosts the student outcome criterion 5 whichdemonstrates the students’ ability to work in a team. Three performance indicators(communication, fulfilling responsibilities, listening
a degree in a new manufacturing-related college major at a Midwestern university.The authors collected data from different sources, such as the Society of WomenEngineers (SWE) website [17], different professional education websites of the topengineering universities in the United States, and others. The authors worked with theleadership from the Midwestern university’s academia-industry collaboration center andselect manufacturing industry stakeholders to collect additional data. The activities can bedeployed in the select local high school classrooms.Select Experiences of Authors to Support Work and other ConsiderationsDesigning and implementing effective outreach activities is a multifaceted endeavor thatrequires careful planning and
include using ChatGPT to write a first draft of a summary, asking for asuggestion of circuit components, and interactive learning. On a larger scale the use of the toolshas received media attention, e.g. [7]. In other words, many engineers have tried AI, they likedwhat it can do, and they plan to use it more. The proverbial genie is out of the bottle.At [University] we have programs in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, as well asEngineering Technology programs in similar disciplines. Each program has the standardtechnical core required for their disciplines. However, we add a number of multidisciplinaryProject Based Learning (PBL) courses to prepare students for industry [8]. There are also anumber of courses, such as programming, that mix
has a B.Sc in Biomedical Engineering and an M.E. in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests are in biomechanics and biomechanical modeling and simulation.Mr. Francisco Cima Francisco Cima is a PhD student of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Old Dominion University. He obtained his Masters in Business Planning and Regional Development from the Technological Institute of Merida. His areas of research include models of teamwork effectiveness, knowledge management, and engineering education.Dr. Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University Stacie Ringleb is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Old Dominion University and a fellow of the American Society of
networking might include topics ofthe OSI model, strategy, planning, technologies, topologies, infrastructure, and security, but doesnot include cloud, IoT, data center, and virtualization. Additional readings should be given tohelp students gain increased exposure to the subject by providing a more comprehensive studywithin the context of a course.Hence, reading articles were posted on the Canvas learning management system for oneundergraduate course (ICTN 4520 Wireless Communication) and two graduate courses (ICTN6810 Communication Technology and ICTN 6873 Network Intrusion Detection and IncidentResponse) in fall 2022. All the articles were related to course contents and all were either journalarticles, conference proceedings, white papers, or
: List the stakeholder(s); draw a floor plan using CAD (Computer Aided Design); and research on their own the required documentation, including ASHRAE standards. Calculate the required cooling / or heating loads using previous learned knowledge from a thermodynamics course; this included the cfm per room, and the representation of the cycle on the psychrometric chart. Dimension the duct system based on the cfm and room dimensions and select the appropriate cooling or heating unit. Discuss the costs associated with installation and maintenance, by independent search using credible sources, and provide recommendations for savings to fit the budget. Discuss the societal impact of installing the
importanceof the capstone projects is reflected in Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET) criteria and assessment protocols. [7]2. EMET Senior Projects at Penn State - FayetteAt Penn State – Fayette EMET program the senior project coursework is based on requiredEMET 403 and EMET 440 courses. The EMET 403 is a one-credit course on design projectpreparation that includes the selection of the topic and initial design work that involves planning,creation of design schematics or blueprints, and design specifications, and culminates in thePreliminary Design Report (PDR) with a budget and schedule of all activities includingimplementation stage. Since the EMET program does not provide a separate course on projectmanagement principles with
. For a better appearance, the power supply enclosure is made from PVC. Dimensions were 8-inch length 8-inch width and 5-inch height. The enclosure is a housing for the step-down transformer, rectifier, DC filter, and a regulator. With this information, a schematic was developed and assisted in mapping out a circuit plan. The case was prefabricated by the instructor which ensures accuracy. 3. Students created social and technical support structures for this design project differed from pre-COVID 19 classes. Since students are social distanced, the social invitation to examine or assist in identifying faults or issues was limited. The linear circuits design course during Covid-19 courses demonstrated limited
Outcome Assessment (SOA) form is a direct assessment of student outcome achievement covered in a course by the instructor. • Annual program assessment and unit reports encapsulating yearly assessment and continuous improvement actions. • Meeting minutes containing student outcome assessment achievement and decisions on needed actions. Criterion 5 – Curriculum • Meeting minutes of discussion on curriculum. • Student examples and syllabi of all technical course materials. • Student examples and syllabi of all supporting course materials. • Links to the campus catalog on the program and plan of study. • Support
to accommodate different learning styles. The quiz tool facilitates rapid evaluationof student performance, enabling instructors to work with students more efficiently. The methodwas implemented in one group and evaluated based on students’ feedback, demonstrating itsefficacy in both regular lab classes and self-learning sessions. Future plans include implementingthe method in different courses to further evaluate its effectiveness.REFERENCES[1] M. Ainley, “Connecting with Learning: Motivation, Affect and Cognition in Interest Processes.” Educational psychology review 18.4 (2006): 391–405. Web.[2] A. Elkhatatt, S. Al‑Muhtaseb, “Hybrid online‑flipped learning pedagogy for teaching laboratory courses to mitigate the pandemic COVID‑19
-Printing andMetal Casting. Students reviewed the advanced manufacturing journals in the field of 3D-Printingand metal casting areas to identify a suitable project to work on. This allowed students tofamiliarize with current research activities and to formulate a problem/question which eventuallybecame a project. Upon defining problem statement, students performed a brain storming sessionto develop a feasible action plan to address the problem. Students designed, manufactured, andtested the parts obtained from 3D-Printing and metal casting processes. Figure 1 illustrates anexample of various stages involved in the project. Figure 1. Sample project.The data from both parts were analyzed using the data analysis
/ conference paper, oran article on Electronic Telecommunications. There are plans to incorporate analogous strategiesby including articles / publications from the Journal of Manufacturing Processes (SME) inENGT 3850, Manufacturing processes II, when it is offered in Fall II 2023. ENGT 3850 is arequired course in the Manufacturing ET program. Finally, articles / publications from theAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) or the Journal of Engineering Technology(ASEE) will be incorporated in ENGT 4800, Machine Design which is a concentration-specificcourse in the Mechanical ET Program. This covers area 3, the process of integration ofpublications / articles from other professional societies. All ETAC of ABET programs areassociated with a lead
but gained an appreciationof other disciplines. The author plan to continue using this approach but will refine the code to acookbook of smaller functions that students can select and use as needed. More advancedstudents will be able to modify functions or write their own.References[1] “Raspberry Pi Pico”, https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-pico/, accessedFebruary 13, 2023[2] “Micropython”, https://micropython.org/, accessed February 13, 2023[3] “Circuitpython”, https://circuitpython.org/, accessed February 13, 2023[4] “Arduino-pico”, https://github.com/earlephilhower/arduino-pico, accessed February 13, 2023[5] “Thonny Python IDE for Beginners”, https://thonny.org/, accessed February 13, 2023[6] Jack, H., & Barakat, N
-oriented curriculum model on Renewable Energy Sources (RES) as an important solution to theenergy problem, and training talents with relevant skills and qualities have become a key part oftheir overall energy strategy. Based on Taylor Principle and PDCA Cycle Theory (Plan, Do,Check, Act), this paper proposed a “Student-centered Inquiry” RES course model together withthree reference templates for the design, teaching, and evaluation processes of the course.In 2020, Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) received a grant from the U.S. DOE under itsMinority, Education, Workforce, and Training (MEWT) program to implement a comprehensiveeducation and training program to strengthen STEM education and increase the pipeline ofqualified workers, especially
on their specific interests and needs.The team received 31 applications for the summer camp, 18 from males and 13 from females.Figure 1 provides specific information on the grade levels of the applicants before the applicationdeadline. The team analyzed the data provided by the survey and application to plan the optimalclass size and curriculum to be taught that would cater to the majority of the campers. This helpedcreate a more tailored and effective learning experience for the campers. Number of Students 12 10 10 Number of Students
have been adopted widely in undergraduate robotics curricula. The kitcontains various mechanical components, sensors, actuators, and a microcontroller (Cortex). Thekit provides instructions to build a mobile robot with a simple arm on top. Using this kit, studentscan go through the process of construction, electronics assembly, and programming. The VEXrobot has been used to implement waypoint navigation, map building, and path planning [1]. However, VEX robots primarily focus on motion control and low-level sensing, and they donot have a vision sensor (such as a CCD camera). As a result, it does not provide an onboard imageprocessing capability. In recent years, cameras have become more widely used on robots, allowinga representation of the
plan is to introduce more examples of determining MMC as well asdoing more in class examples of position verification. The mathematical calculations for thesetypes of assignments are not difficult, but the decision-making concepts appear to give somestudents difficulty.References1. ASME, Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ASME Y14.5-2018. NY: American Society of Mechanical Engineers. 2019. ISBN 978-0-7918-7219-2.2. S. Neumann and A. Neumann, GeoTol Pro: A practical guide to Geometric Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5-2018. Longboat Key, FL: Technical Consultants, Inc., 2020. https://geotol.com/product/new-geotol-pro-2020-fundamentals-workbook/3. E. R. Evans, “Solid models, virtual inspection and the position tolerance.” in Proceedings of the 59th
challenge theirunderstanding to a subject matter outside of their normal discussions. This provided a level ofrealistic work that they plan to see in future positions as their technical skills will be applied invarious applications.The tangible understanding of a structural application allowed more logical connection to theproject compared to other possible cases. Additionally, they developed a better understanding oftheir connection with technology as developers. There were various challenges they faced byhaving to utilize various software to develop a single product. This broadened their perspectiveof the capacity each software has and the need for integration of technology at various levels.Additionally, as creators, they began to visualize the
workplaces 3 29.82 4.5 51.18 -4.104 0.00001Q10. Personal Protective Equipment Use 4 30.72 5 50.28 -3.75759 0.00016Q11. Common Workplace Safety and Health Hazards 4 29.85 5 50.41 -3.97625 0.00006Q12. Maintainance of Walking and Working Surfaces 3 30.15 5 50.1 -3.85858 0.00012Q13. Identifying and Resolving Fall Hazards 3 29.39 4.5 51.61 -4.27239 < 0.00001Q14. Identifying and Resolving Fire Hazards 3 29.79 4 50.47 -4.00077 < 0.00001Q15. Emergency Action Plans 3 29.28 4
a wind tunnel or any other flow visualizationdemonstration units to be used as part of fluid mechanics hands-on laboratories, and due tolimited funds, it was difficult to purchase a new demonstration unit. The planned experimentaims to visualize flow dynamics, alongside demonstrating the pressure variance between theupper and lower regions of the wind within the testing zone.Objective: Create a small-scale prototype for a wind tunnel to be used for flow visualization andsmall data collection.Application: MET 4100 - Applied Fluid Mechanics laboratory exercise.Design and Analysis Process: 1. Research the Topic. The team performed an in-depth search of existing demonstration units on the market and of the literature review, and a
9 Black 5 2 1 Hispanic/Latino 2 4 2Limitations and Future workTracking long-term enrollment outcomes post-participation is a future focus, necessitating longerstudies and collaboration with more institutions. Assessment of the program's impact on students'academic and career choices through follow-up surveys or interviews is vital, however, ensuringscalability and replicability across diverse educational settings requires refining the program'smaterials and implementation strategies. The team is planning to employ a more comprehensiveevaluation methods such as pre- and post-program assessments and