and integrated computational materials engineering concepts and tools into core courses in materials science and education.Andrew Minor, University of California, Berkeley and Larwrence Berkeley National Laboratory Andrew Murphy Minor is a Professor at the University of California, Berkeley in the Department of Mate- rials Science and Engineering and also holds a joint appointment at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab- oratory where he is the Facility Director of the National Center for Electron Microscopy in the Molecular Foundry. He has over 260 publications in the fields of nanomechanics, metallurgy, electron characteriza- tion of soft matter and in situ transmission electron microscopy technique development
laboratories are favorable and also provide learnerinsight on the new gamified activities introduced within the curriculum. We note severallimitations on the interpretation of these results, the need to collect more data over time and outlinedifferent courses of action for future improvements to these measures. Overall, from positivesurvey results and anecdotal feedback from teaching staff, we are encouraged to pursue moregamified strategies within our first-year curriculum and beyond.2. Setting Context – Classroom Description & Gamified ApproachesThe introduction of project-based learning to evolve our undergraduate engineering designcurriculum at McMaster University, known as “The Pivot” initiative, is leading to large-scalechanges to the
be addressed, which is partially open-ending [2,3].Recognizing the efficacy of project-based lab designs in fostering creative engagement anddeep learning, this modification aims to bridge the gap between traditional, instruction-centriclabs and student-directed projects. The project-based laboratory design is intended to motivatestudents towards deep learning, advanced engineering skills, and high-level learning outcomeswhile preparing them well for open-ended labs at the senior level [4,5]. In addition, studentswill work as a group and focus on provided materials (i.e., graphene oxide membrane, aerogel)in this project-based lab to encourage communication and peer learning. Moreover, theselection of materials for the project is drawn from
materials science courses.Dr. Elvin Beach, The Ohio State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Integrating Computational and Physical Lab Modules in MaterialsScience and EngineeringAbstractComputational tools play an ever-expanding role in the careers of practicing engineers. As such,in addition to physical labs, our program requires all undergraduate students to take a two-semester sequence in computational materials science called “modeling and simulation” (orModSim) focusing on practical programming skills and use of commercial CALPHAD and FEAsoftware. These courses are taught in the spring semesters of the sophomore and junior years andformatted as hands-on computational laboratory courses
-strain curves from materialsamples upon which the remainder of the course content is built. The global pandemic forcedengineering students online, challenging materials laboratory instructors to adapt instructionaldelivery to remote learners.There currently exist no ABET-accredited undergraduate mechanical engineering programs taughtfully online.i Moreover, while many other college disciplines have extensive histories of successfulremote and online instruction, the engineering education community has limited experienceteaching lab classes online. Affordable, small, and easily mailed experimental educational lab kitshave emerged as a key advancement in hands-on undergraduate engineering instruction. ii,iii Asmall, inexpensive, and safe benchtop
classrooms and reaching engineeringprofessionals. While virtual and remote laboratories are not new to engineering education, thereis an increasing need for these alternate methods of teaching due to decreased availability of labtime (from increased undergraduate classes) and the rise of remote higher education programs,such as remote graduate degrees and continuing education [4], [5].In this study, we perform a scoping literature review to explore the tools and labs available toPSET educators. Specifically, we focus on virtual and remote tools that might aid in theeducation of continuing education students and programs with rigid curriculums that do notallow for additional lab time. We were guided by the two following research questions
was the first time infive years that the Island suffered a direct hit from a storm, and this time it was different. Hurricane Fiona 2did not bring the highest winds, but it arrived as a heavy rain system that poured over 20 inches of rain injust under two days. This impact completely severed the electrical system of the island along with aninvisible adversary that made the recovery even worse, humidity in electrical systems. All in all, we wenttwo weeks without classes; and just when we came back from the Hurricane, a political strike from theworkers, left us with more days without access to classes and laboratories. This might have
has included some laboratory courses, these experiments were run largely as equipment demonstrations and/or operations. The design of experiments (DOE) concept was absent and students were merely acting as operators. Thus, the older laboratory courses were retired and/or integrated as laboratory demos during tutorial classes of relevant core courses. New laboratory courses ought to be designed where students are trained to perform their own Design of Experiments (DOE). In one of the new laboratory courses proposed, students are required to prepare their own samples, identify the types of testing and characterisations required, plan their own experimental flow/sequence, choose appropriate machines/equipment for testing and
Paper ID #39157Differences Between First- and Third-Year Students’ Attitudes TowardComputational Methods in Engineering (WIP)Nina PerryDr. Timothy Chambers, University of Michigan Dr. Chambers is a Lecturer in Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Michigan. He teaches advanced laboratory courses in MSE as well as introduction to engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023AbstractThis Work-In-Progress study investigates differences in freshman and junior engineering students’valuation of and self-efficacy for computational work in engineering. We administered a survey to N
professionals. This article examines the guest presentationsdelivered by materials manufacturers in two undergraduate lab courses within the field ofMaterials Science and Engineering (MSE). Additionally, it presents findings from a survey studyconducted to evaluate the impact of the guest lecture initiative, involving an average class size of55 undergraduate students in each of the two courses.In Fall and Spring of 2022 and 2023, industry presentations were integrated into MSE 3021 andMSE 4022 materials properties and processing laboratory courses to enhancethe students' understanding of real-world applications and industry practices. Presenters wereinvited from diverse sectors of industry, including metal, ceramic and polymer processing(Applied
graduation, she spent five years as a Principal Scientist at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Schenectady, NY researching welding and the thermal stability of structural alloys. In 2013, she joined the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at Oregon State University and was recently promoted to Full Professor. Dr. Tucker served as the Materials Science Interdisciplinary Graduate Program Director for five years and recently became the Director for the Design for Social Impact Program. Her research focuses on degradation of materials in extreme environments using both modeling and experimental approaches to gain fundamental understanding of materials performance.Dr. Milo Koretsky, Tufts University
-Champaign I am currently the Associate Director of Assessment and Research team at the Siebel Center for Design (SCD) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I work with a group of wonderful and talented people at SCD’s Assessment and Research Laboratory to conduct research that informs and evaluates our practice of teaching and learning human-centered design in formal and informal learning environments. My Research focuses on studying students’ collaborative problem solving processes and the role of the teacher in facilitating these processes in STEM classrooms.Nicholas Robert PozzaDr. Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr. Blake Everett Johnson is a Teaching Assistant Professor
Multifunctional Materials Laboratory, Shell Office Complex, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 7 School of Science, Atlantic Technological University, Ash Lane, Ballytivnan, Sligo, Ireland8 Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana Corresponding author: David O. Obada (doobada@abu.edu.ng)ABSTRACTGroup project forms an integral part of engineering education because creatingconnections between the course modules and its applications can be a difficult task.Therefore, team dynamics/cooperative learning can play a major role in determining thesuccess rate of learners, with new pedagogies and think-pair
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is what the traditional classroom is based on [4]. Interactive strategies arebased around class discussion and group assignments. Students are forced to interact with eachother and the instructor in figuring out the task or concept at hand. This method promotes activelearning and is heavily relied on in the flipped classroom model. Individualized strategies run offthe notion that students learn at different paces, and these strategies are heavily based onprogress in sequential steps. Experiential strategies involve putting a student in the field orsimulated environment that is similar to the environment they could potentially be working in.This type of strategy is very common when it comes to internships, laboratory settings
, offering animmersive educational journey that bridges MSE education with elements of popular Televisionseries. Figure 2: TMEG Game protagonist, “Dr. Sterling”3.3 TMEG Game Narrative (Edu-tainment)The instructional content and the game characteristics identified above were integrated to developthe pilot game named "Crystalline Conundrums,". In this game, players step into the shoes of abrilliant young scientist named Dr. Ava Sterling, working in a high-tech laboratory that mirrors thecomplex worlds of "The Boys" and "Breaking Bad." The game's narrative weaves a story ofdiscovery, strategy, and application of Materials Science and Engineering principles, specificallyfocusing on Crystal Structures.Journey through the
research fellow at the same institution. During this time, he combined research in computational material sciences with teaching duties in undergraduate laboratories. He then served as an assistant lecturer at the Dundalk Institute of Technology in Dundalk, Ireland, before joining the Institute of Technology Sligo (now ATU Sligo). Akinlolu is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), a recognition of his expertise in teaching and learning in higher education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Teaching basic concepts in machine learning to engineering students: A hands-on approachDavid O. Obada1,2,10,11*, Simeon A. Abolade2, Shittu B
, ˜ Schleife is a Blue Waters Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and En- AndrA© gineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He obtained his Diploma and Ph.D. at Friedrich-Schiller-University in Jena, Germany for his theoDr. Cecilia Leal ˜ Leal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the CecAlia Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign since 2012. She graduated in Industrial Chemistry from CoiProf. Dallas R. Trinkle, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dallas R. Trinkle is an associate professor in Materials Science and Engineering at Univ. Illinois, Urbana- Champaign
Paper ID #37519Improving the Quality of Data Graphics in Materials EducationDr. Barry Dupen, Purdue University Fort Wayne Dr. Dupen is a Metallurgist and Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW). He has nine years of experience as a metallurgist, materials engineer, and materials laboratory manager in the automotive industry. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Improving the Quality of Data Graphics in Materials EducationAbstractMaterials education is an inherently image-intensive and data-rich endeavor. Educators draw onprimary and secondary
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