STEM outreach with a full engineering design, build, and test cycle. GlobalJournal of Engineering Education. 2012;14(3):225-232.15. Brown JS, Collins A, Newman S. Cognitive apprenticeship: Teaching the crafts of reading,writing, and mathematics. In: Resnick L, ed. Knowing, learning, and instruction: Essays inhonor of robert glaser. Vol 487. Psychology of Education and Instruction Series ed. LawrenceErlbaum; 1989.16. Tillman D, Kjellstrom W, Smith S, Yoder E. Digital fabrication scaffolds for developingpreservice elementary teachers’ mathematics pedagogy. Society for Information Technology &Teacher Education International Conference. 2011;2011(1):892-897.17. Tillman D, Ducamp G, Dejaegher C, Cohen J, Kjellstrom W, Smith S. A role for
is collected, quick measurements of the bell(s) should be made so that a model can bebuilt in Solidworks. This model will be used in Abaqus to determine a numerical value for theresonant frequency, and the quantity subsequently used for comparisons with experimental data. 1. Program the MATLAB FFT analysis script. 2. Strike the two bells, and run the program to record the sound and analyze the audio input. 3. Use Solidworks to model the bells separately, export the part files to Abaqus. 4. Apply Abaqus to calculate the vibration in resonance step. 5. Compare the results from the FFT and simulation strategies in each group. Determine what errors are present in the experiment and how to eliminate them. The process for the
and basicmanufacturing processes. Industrial experience in the form of internship(s) is alsodesirable to appreciate the factors affecting the fuel economy.Literature and proposed topics of coverageCurrently, to the knowledge of the author, there seems to be no single textbook under thetitle or keywords on “Automotive Lightweighting Technologies” that is targeted forundergraduate and master students. However, material related to some or all topicscovered in the proposed course are available in different textbooks, short courses and inmany research papers. For example, Case Western University offers certificate program(LIFT Curriculum) that covers topics on lightweighting using polymers, additivemanufacturing and metals [2]. University of
Tecnologico de Monterrey. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 A CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MODEL TO ENHANCE ACADEMIC QUALITY IN ENGINEERING PROGRAMSAbstractOne of the main challenges in all areas of education is to ensure that the academic quality of theteaching – learning process is enhanced continuously. In this work, we present a continuousimprovement process based on Deming´s Plan-Do-Check-Act (also known as PDCA) continuousquality improvement model which was implemented in the School of Engineering and Sciencesat Tecnologico de Monterrey campus Puebla. This model encompasses a one-year cycle, it startsin August and ends in July. Faculty of the Academic Departments participate in the
., Mayadas, F., 2005. “Online Engineering Education: Learning Anywhere, Anytime,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 94, No. 1. 5. Novak, G.M., Patterson, E.T., Garvin, A.D., and Christian, W., 1999. Just-In-Time Teaching: Blending Active Learning with Web Technology, Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall. 6. Todd, R., Magleby, S., Sorensen, C., Swan, B., and Anthony, D. 1995. A Survey of Capstone Engineering Courses in North America. Engineering Education: 165-174. 7. McKenzie, L., Trevisan, M., Davis, D., and Beyerlein, S. 2004. Capstone Design Courses and Assessment: A National Study. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education, Salt Lake City. 8. Ulmann, D. 1992
pressure at the point where the nozzle attaches to the 3” hose is 50 psig. What is the force (in lbf) a fireman would have to exert to hold the nozzle stationary?Say this problem was given on a quiz and was worth 10 points. How many points should aninstructor deduct for each of the following student mistakes? • Sign error • Error entering numbers into calculator • Forgot factor of ½ in the Bernoulli equation for dynamic pressure • Left out the pressure force entirely • Used air density instead of water density • Unit conversion error, involving any of the following – 12 in = 1 ft, 1 min = 60 s, 1 Gal = 231 in3, 1 psi = 144 psf, 1 lbf = 32.2 lbm ft/s2 • Incorrect number of significant digitsThere would be a
techniques,thorough literature review on selected passive technique, learning the required software,verification and validation of numerical model, parametric investigation to determine optimalconfiguration, and authoring technical papers. This independent study was a three-credit hourcourse that replaced a required technical elective for the student. Meetings were held everyWednesday and lasted for a maximum of three hours. Since dimples have proven to be effectiveon golf balls, it is also of interest to test their efficacy on airfoils to enhance aerodynamicperformance by energizing the flow and delaying boundary layer separation. There has beensome contradictory research with respect to the optimal location, size and geometry of thedimple(s) on an
: The design of a co-generation power system supplying steam for a textile factory making fabrics for Mugatu Inc.’s “Derelicte Campaign” and producing 50 MW of power [14].2) Related to Cartoon Network’s animated Squidbillies: The design of a 100 MW power plant to provide power for Dan Halen Inc.’s future “Glug: Pine-Cone Liquor” distillery to be located in northwest Georgia [15].Each of the topics has great potential. While the movie Zoolander (2001) is already six yearsold, the co-generation system for Mugatu’s “Derelicte” campaign has excellent opportunities forcycle design assignments. The Zoolander premise would also allow the use of excellent adapted
presentation of such an equation must necessarily beaccompanied by a definition of the terms along with their units: RMR is the metal removal rate inmm3/s or in3/min, I is the current in amps, and Tm is the melting temperature of the work metal inC or F.Perhaps the most rigorous treatment of units is in the thermal sciences. Most thermodynamics,fluid mechanics, and heat transfer texts use unit conversion factors to demonstrate a rigorouscancellation process in example problems. Students are left with no doubts as to where numberscome from. In spite of the rigor with which units are treated, there is no common non-SI systemused in thermal science texts. Fluid mechanics texts by Gerhardt [5] and Pritchard [12] use theBG system, with the derived mass
explore laminar, transitional and fully turbulentconditions.To determine the volumetric flow rate through the pipe test section, water flowing out ofthe pipe was caught in a measuring cup, and the time required to fill 500 mL measuredwith a stopwatch. The pressure drop along the pipe was determined using the fourmanometers integrated with the pipe and positioned 3.0 inches apart. The uncertainty involumetric flow measurements that ranged between Q = +/- 1 ml/s at low flow rates (10ml/s) to Q = +/- 2 ml/s at high flow rates (30 ml/s). The uncertainty in the pressuremeasurements using the integrated manometers was +/- 2 mm H2O or +/- 20 Pa.The pipe flow/head loss experiment shown in Fig. 3 was characterized by measuring thepressure drop along the
results in lower performance averages by students compared to PSVT:R problems forthis population. It is expected, based on Reusch et al.’s results [22], that there is a higherdifficulty level on the MCT problems used. This, in turn, may have been reflected by themoderate increase in EDA when we consider dividing this value by the time expended on theMCT problem-set as can be estimated from the two Figure 3 graphs (e.g., 0.05microSiemens/minute for MCT). The preliminary results of this pilot study corroborate thesefindings by suggesting a higher normalized arousal (or mean range-corrected EDA/timed event)found in these types of problems compared to PSVT:R (0.13 microSiemens/minute) and Staticsproblems (0.01 microSiemens/minute) (Figure 3).Parallel
construct "JustRight?" Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 46(2), 103-128.6) Koehler, M. J. & Mishra, P. (2009). What is technological content knowledge?ContemporaryIssues in Technology and Teacher Education, 9(1), 60-70.7) Koehler, M. J. & Mishra, P. (2012). TPACK ORG. Retrieved from http://tpack.org/8) Piaget, J. (1928). The Child's Conception of the World. London: Routledge and KeganPaul Ltd9) Carbonneau, K., Marley, S., & Selig, J. (2013). A meta-analysis of the efficacy of teachingmathematics with concrete manipulatives. Journal of Educational Psychology, 105(2), 380-400.10) Semerci, Ç., & Batdi, V. (2015). A meta-analysis of constructivist learning approach onlearners' academic achievements, retention and attitudes
hands-on fluid power exercises,” International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, vol. 7, 5, pp. 81-88, 2018.[9] Purdue Polytechnic Institute (PPI), Purdue Polytechnic Employers Survey, 2013.[10] R. Wlodkowski, “Enhancing adult motivation to learn a comprehensive guide for teaching all adults,” San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2008.[11] J.R. Weber, “Problem-based Learning Helps Bridge the Gap between the Classroom and the Real World,” Magna Publications, 2014. (Accessed online: www.facultyfocus.com/author/jason-r-weber/)[12] L. Springer, M. Stanne, and S. Donovan, “Effects of Small-Group Learning on Undergraduates in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology: A Meta-Analysis,” Review of Educational Research, pp
necessary. 1-2 examples were also recorded for each lecture, but they were released tostudents after the class. Watching the audio lectures can be considered a passive learning modeand manipulating them is considered active. Both activities are low-level learning activitiesaccording to the ICAP framework and thus they were moved outside of the class and class timecan be used for higher-level learning activities.Q&AAs students prepared for each lecture on their own, they were highly encouraged to post anyquestions they might have to the Piazza discussion board embedded in the Blackboard coursesite. They were also encouraged to write down the question(s) anonymously and drop thequestion(s) to the in-class drop box as they walk into the classroom
a strain gage based scale called SqueezoMeter designed to measure theapplied squeezing or pushing force. It is made of an S-shaped sensing element equipped with 4-strain gages, and two rectangular aluminum plates to apply the force.The second experiment, HuggoMeter, consists of two parallel ¼ inch aluminum beams mountedon two 8.5 x 16 x 1 in hard boards that are 1.25 inches apart. Mounted on the constant bendingportion of these beams are 4 strain gages forming a 4-active arm Wheatstone bridge. Studentscan hug the HuggoMeter and apply forces to it. The induced strains are measured through a dinrail mounted signal conditioner and A/D module, converted to the applied force and displayed onthe PC screen.These experiments, while entertaining and
Communication Curriculum in One Department of CivilEngineering," IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, vol. 51, pp. 313-327, 2008.18 M. T. Davis, "Assessing Technical Communication within Engineering Contexts Tutorial," IEEE Transactions onProfessional Communication, vol. 53, pp. 33-45, 2010.19 L. J. Anthony, et al., "Using Discourse Analysis to Study a Cross-Disciplinary Learning Community: Insightsfrom an IGERT Training Program," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 96, pp. 141-156, 2007. Page 22.1687.1220 S. S. Taylor, "Comments on Lab Reports by Mechanical Engineering Teaching Assistants - Typical Practices
similar to doodling is that of “sketchnoting”, wherein notes are either presented ortaken using a combination of drawings and words. Proponents [7], [8] of sketchnoting supportthe idea that the learning benefits of sketching and drawing are tied to the need for a person totranslate ideas from one format (words) to another (pictures).Perhaps the most comprehensive resource related to the above, and this current paper, is thebook, The Doodle Revolution by S, Brown [9], which discusses the concept of the “Infodoodle”.An Infodoodle is a simple drawing that is created with the purpose of capturing and conveyinginformation. Brown explains not only how to create effective doodles, but also ties their use toimprovements in organization, engagement
& Exposition, Seattle, Washington. 6. Hake, R. R. (1998). “Interactive-engagement versus traditional methods: A six-thousand- student survey of mechanics test data for introductory physics courses.” American journal of Physics, 66(1), p. 64-74.7. Freeman, S., Eddy, S. L., McDonough, M., Smith, M. K., Okoroafor, N., Jordt, H., and Wenderoth, M. P. (2014). “Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 111(23), p. 8410–8415.8. Beach, A. L., Henderson, C., and Finkelstein, N. (2012). “Facilitating change in undergraduate STEM education.” Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, 44(6), p. 52-59.9
: How responsive has the engineering curriculum and accreditation requirements been to cultural and societal changes?Authors investigate the conditions of three time periods namely: 1800’s to pre-world war II(apprentice, vocational focused), World War II to 2000 (engineering Sciences focused), and2000 to present (outcome focused). The guiding questions that helped answer the main researchquestion are the following: • What experiences did a typical student have prior to entering an engineering program in each time period? • What were the accreditation requirements during each of the time periods? • What was a typical curriculum within each of the time periods?Findings from this effort will provide recommendations to
) #DIV/0! Thermal Expansion 1/K #DIV/0! Thermal Conductivity W/(m∧K) #DIV/0! 2 Thermal Diffusivity m /s #DIV/0! 2 Dynamic Viscosity N∧s/m #DIV/0! 2 Kinematic Viscosity m /s #DIV/0! Prandtl Number NONE #DIV/0!Dark shaded cells will be user input. Values for light shaded cells will be inputtedduring testing by the course instructor.Once the spreadsheet is
% to 24°C. Determinethe heat transfer rate required per kg/s of dry air and the exit relative humidity of the air.2. Air at 35°C and a relative humidity of 10% is to be cooled by an evaporative spray cooler to20°C using water at 15°C (with an enthalpy of 63 kJ/kg). Determine the amount of waterconsumed per kg/s of dry air and the exit relative humidity.3. A cooling coil is used to take air at 0.06 kg/s, 31°C, and 70% relative humidity and cool it to18°C. What are the heat transfer rate required and the amount of water that must be drainedaway? You may assume that the liquid water leaving has an enthalpy of 85 kJ/kg. Page 11.1220.10
the previous quizlet but using cold-air-standard analysis.8With the new structure, the problems start out simple and repetitive but then build up to thelarger problems. This learning process was efficient enough that the instructor was able to coverextra material in that week, thus the introduction of the Otto cycle (Day 3, Quizlets 2 and 3).4. Assessment In 2015 and 2016, surveys were distributed approximately one month into the semester. These surveys included the free-response question: “What aspect(s) of the class help you the most and why?” Results from that question are summarized in Figure 3.Figure 3: Summarized results of the survey question “What aspect(s) of the class help youthe most and why?” given approximately one
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drafts. In these sessions, the instructor reviews the paper whilemeeting with the student(s) and provides vocal comments in real time; the papers are notseparately marked up and returned. Students have one additional week to make revisions andsubmit the final versions. For the design project report, peer review/feedback is conducted. Inaddition to the checklists and sample materials provided, the instructor shares with the studentsthe rubric he employs in grading their reports. On average, the students’ performance in writtencommunication has increased by over 25% based on end of term grades. Once successfullycompleted, the students satisfy the W-course Curriculum requirement.Fourth yearIn the senior year lab, emphasis is on conveying results
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which the heat exchangers were to be tested is shown inFigure 2. Figure 2. Schematic of the wind tunnel to be used to test heat exchanger performance.Finally, the students were given the fan curve supplied by the manufacturer of the fans and anapproximation of the pump curve for the pump to be used to provide the heated water to the heatexchangers.The students were asked to provide the Solidworks file(s) for their heat exchanger along with areport detailing their design process and predicted heat exchanger performance. They were alsoasked to simulate the performance of their heat exchanger design at the conditions for the test(using the given water inlet temperature and fan and pump curves).This simulation included using correlations for
approved as exempt by theUniversity of Portland IRB committee.References[1] H. Dillon, N. Schmedake, K. Eifler, T. Doughty, and K. Lulay, “Design of a Curriculum- Spanning Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Experiment,” in American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2016.[2] K. E. Lulay, H. E. Dillon, T. A. Doughty, D. S. Munro, and S. Z. Vijlee, “Implementation of a Design Spine for a Mechanical Engineering Curriculum,” in American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2015.[3] T. VanDeGrift, H. Dillon, and L. Camp, “Changing the Engineering Student Culture with Respect to Academic Integrity and Ethics,” Sci. Eng. Ethics, pp. 1–24, Nov. 2016.[4] R. Barr, C. Pfieffer, H. E. Dillon
developed for an undergraduate junior/senior robotics course;however, it is believed that its generic format makes it suitable for graduate level course adoptionas well. The deployment schedule may extend to allow for more time of discussions as seen fitby the instructor.References[1] C. Roberts, R. Olson, S. Lord, M. Camacho, M. Huang, and L. Perry, “WIP: Developing Changemaking Engineers (Year 2),” Proceedings of the 2017 ASEE Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH, June 2017.[2] E. Reddy, B. Przestrzelski, S. M. Lord, and I. Khalil, “Introducing Social Relevance and Global Context into the Introduction to Heat Transfer Course,” Proceedings of 2018 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, June 2018.[3] S. M. Lord, B
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