Paper ID #22120University – State College Curriculum Model for Student Success in Engi-neering and Computer Science ProgramsDr. Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Ali Zilouchian is currently the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and a professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University. He is also currently the Director of ”CAPTURE” program which is related to increasing pipeline, graduation rate as well as future jobs in the State of Florida related to STEM graduates especially Computer Science and Engineering fields. His recent projects have been funded by DOE
of AppliedScience (AAS) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology(MET) with an emphasis on Advanced Manufacturing. Through a collaborative curriculumdevelopment process, Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) and Rowan University (RU)have created a clearly articulated pathway from the AAS degree to the BS degree. This academicpathway will include a “3+1” delivery model where the first three years of instruction aredelivered by the two-year college, and the final year is delivered by the university, on the two-year college campus. This curriculum development effort has been achieved through activitiesincluding an industry forum as well as a week-long faculty curriculum development workshop.Additional work
Foltz, Rochester Institute of Technology Franz Foltz is an associate professor with dual appointments in the Departments of Science, Technology and Society and Public Policy at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, NY. He is the Director of the Graduate Program in Science, Technology and Public Policy. At RIT, he teaches under- graduate and graduate courses in Science and Technology Policy, Research Design, and Policy Analysis.Dr. James E Moon, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) James Moon, Rochester Institute of Technology James Moon is a Professor in the Electrical and Mi- croelectronic Engineering department. He was a recipient of the 2009 Eisenhart Award for Excellence in Teaching. At RIT
], expansive learning is a theory of organizational learning thatemphasizes horizontal expertise which is “capacity to move between activity contexts and toengage in the exchange and mixing of domain-specific expertise”. In order to operationalize thehorizontal expertise development in the CTE course, a de-scaffolding approach will be used. De-scaffolding approach involves students developing expertise on a ‘in-focus’ topic while other‘out-of-focus’ topics are scaffolded, and over time ‘out-of-focus’ topic incrementally startcoming into focus as the previously ‘in-focus’ topic is scaffolded [4].2. ObjectiveThe broad objective of developing and implementing a horizontal CTE curriculum is tounderstand how an integrated horizontal learning approach in
Workforce team also provided training in wide bandgap (WBG)semiconductors, an emerging cutting-edge technology. WBG technologies “allow powerelectronic components to be smaller, faster, more reliable, and more efficient than their silicon(Si)-based counterparts” [11]. The benefits of WBG technology cuts across various applicationsincluding industrial motors, electronics, grid integration, utility applications, electric vehicles andplug-in hybrids, military, geothermal, and lighting. The ERC works collaboratively with anorganization that focuses on this technology. WBG has become a component of the ERC’sefforts in research. This technical lab was an opportunity to expose students to this technologybut also recruit into this high demand and
, it can be easy to focus on the experiences of first-time-in-college (FTIC)students. However, this focus is an idealization - as messaging about engineering from the firstyear is a critical junction for how students make decisions about persisting in an engineeringprogram [see 1]. Not everyone has the opportunity or chooses to begin at a four-year institution.The National Student Clearinghouse [2] reports that, in the previous ten years, 49 percent ofstudents who completed a bachelor’s degree at a four-year university in the 2015-2016 academicyear had also enrolled in a community college (two-year institution) for at least one semester.For those looking to revise their curriculum substantially, thinking about how to bridge transferstudents
also employability skills such ascommunication, critical thinking, advanced digital skills, and problem solving are alsocontributing to an AM workforce skills gaps [7]. We assessed the alignment between the Florida Department of Education’s (FLDOE)Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advanced Manufacturing Curriculum Framework[hereafter AM Framework] and employer needs as expressed in the Department of Labor’s(DOL) AM Competency Model [hereafter AM Competency Model]. We used a computationalapproach to comparative document analysis to gain insight into these research questions: 1) How do the topics in AM Curriculum Framework and the AM Competency Model compare? 2) What are the differences between competencies in FLDOE’s AM
dimensioning and tolerancing (b) Use of computer aided drafting and design software (c) Selection, set-up, and calibration of measurement tools/instrumentation (d) Preparation of laboratory reports and systems documentation associated with development, installation, or maintenance of mechanical components and systems (e) Basic familiarity and use of industry codes, specifications, and standards (f) Use of basic engineering mechanics (g) An integrating or capstone experience utilizing skills acquired in the programMET Baccalaureate DegreeAccording to ABET-ETAC requirements, the following student outcomes and curricular topicsare required in a baccalaureate degree:Student Outcomes (a) an ability to
experiences were the most common career choiceinfluence. This reinforces the notion that creating, facilitating, and integrating careerdevelopment experiences into curriculum is important in development of professional profilesand career interests [28]. Throughout a student’s K20 academic career, integration of positiveexperiences and decisional support will help them to approach career decision-making in a moreorganized manner [29]. Specifically, for traditional students the influence of father and classeswas significant. Prior research also citing the importance of parental influences on careerdevelopment has suggested leveraging these influences to form new relationships to supportfinding jobs and strong career pathways [30]. It is however
. Professor Wooldridge created KCTCS’ first technical, state wide, 3D printing certificate program, and is the director of SCC’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence, developing a variety of new appli- cations and techniques to help KY businesses integrate additive manufacturing into their production and business models.Mr. Thomas Singer, Sinclair Community College Tom is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Sinclair Community College. His areas of focus are design and manufacturing of products in the MET program curriculum. Tom serves as a Co-PI for the NSF funded AM-WATCH project. He provides guidance on design and curriculum development on additive manufacturing. Tom also serves as the Principal
Paper ID #28846Multi Institutional Collaboration in Additive Manufacturing: LessonsLearnedMichael Littrell, Tennessee Tech University Michael Littrell is a graduate research and teaching assistant at Tennessee Tech University. He is pursuing a PhD in Exceptional Learning with an Emphasis in Program Planning and Evaluation. He is interested in quantitative research methodology in education, student assessment, and applied statistics. Michael Littrell has conducted research and evaluation of a wide range of education and non-education focused programs.Dr. George Chitiyo, Tennessee Tech University George Chitiyo is a
Identify and advertise curricular paths Create an advisory committee that foster identities as scientists and specifically for the lab, consisting of artists stakeholders Share goals and outcomes with Update and/or create curricula that partners, and provide effective includes activities that can be communication paths between performed in the lab, however, do not partners, the lab, students, and college underestimate the time needed for that administration to pass through the curriculum process Table 1. Community College Best Practices Identified by the CCC Network [13]Finally, while
Arizona residents 25 years and older that hold a bachelor's degree or higherranges by county from 9.9% to 33.5%[1]. Apache, Navajo, and Coconino counties in northernArizona have the largest Native American populations at 75.4%, 46.2%, and 27.5%respectively[1]. Santa Cruz, Yuma, Cochise, Greenlee, and Graham counties in southern Arizonahave higher Hispanic (or Latino) populations at 83.3%, 62.8%, 46.1%, 35% and 32.6%respectively[1].Based on Fall 2016 data from the aggregated Integrated Postsecondary Data System (IPEDS)[2],the eight rural community college districts combined served 71,836 students, of which 55% arepart-time students. Fifty-four percent of the student population is female with an almost 50percent minority population, in which
the past 30 years. Professor Zilouchian is currently an associate editor of the International Journal of Elec- trical and Computer Engineering out of Oxford, UK. Professor Zilouchian is senior member of several professional societies including Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, ASEE and IEEE.Dr. Nancy Romance , Florida Atlantic University Dr. Romance is Professor of Science Education in the College of Education at Florida Atlantic Univer- sity (FAU) and a graduate faculty member in both the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the College of Science at FAU.Her research interests address meaningful learning in complex STEM do- mains, applying a learning sciences lens in addressing issues ranging from
EngineeringProf. Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato Rebecca A. Bates received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Washington. She also received the M.T.S. degree from Harvard Divinity School. She is currently Professor and Chair of the Department of Integrated Engineering program at Minnesota State University, Mankato, home of the Iron Range, Twin Cities and Bell Engineering programs.Dr. Emilie A Siverling, Minnesota State University, Mankato Dr. Emilie A. Siverling is an Assistant Professor of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and is also a faculty member in Iron Range Engineering’s Bell Program. She has a Ph.D. in Engineering Education and an M.S.Ed
Instruction in HSIs: Specific Instructional Strategies that Work, thatcreated an uptick in resource views.4. Resource Types and UsageThe resource library includes webinar recordings, peer-reviewed publications, videos,presentations, and success stories covering topics such as: ● How to develop competitive ATE proposals at your HSI ● Professional development to improve Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity ● Curriculum enhancement and development to improve Latinx student success ● Data, Theories, and Research Models to inform your ATE research project ● Professional development for Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and Inclusion ● Examples of technician training modules in SpanishFour categories of HSI-relevant resources were initially
College student applicants and of controls for each project cohort, (b) the tracking of theacademic progress and performance of participating and control students in each project cohort,first at the State College and then, thereafter, when they transfer to FAU, and (c) support of themulti-year project evaluation and reporting process. A major focus of the longitudinal projectdatabase is the integration of student records as they complete their A.A. degree and continue onto the university where they will complete their Bachelor’s degree in computer science.The project created a web application that enabled students at B.C. and PBSC to enter their studentinformation by themselves, and that was completed this year. Once an early release of the
university curricula. See his YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBomPE American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Adding Industry-Based Certification and a Recruiting Partnership to Increase High School Participation in a Workforce Pathways ProjectAbstractThe objective of this paper is to share how an industry-based certification (IBC) and a strategicrecruiting partnership were integrated with a federally-funded, Arduino-based high school dualenrollment course in basic electricity and instrumentation in order to increase high school teacherparticipation in the project (see Figure 1). Project COMPLETE is
Tech) in the fall of 2013, meeting with Associate Professor of ElectricalEngineering Technology, Aleksandr Sergeyev. As Sergeyev provided a tour of the university’sfacilities, the two began to craft a vision for a program that was broad enough to cover thediverse needs of regional employers, customizable enough for students to tailor their educationalexperience to the requirements of a specific industry or employer, and stackable in a way thatallowed students to receive as little or as much education as they required. Furthermore, thiseducational pathway would represent a partnership between the community college and theuniversity in an unprecedented sharing of curriculum, equipment, and knowledge. The twoinstitutions soon pursued a grant
Chemistry at Pasadena City Col- lege and runs an undergraduate research program attempting to infuse active learning in conjunction with remotely accessible microscopes into K-12 and university science curriculum. He is actively involved in bring micro nanotechnology technician programs to Community College campuses being a part of the Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) Network and the Nanotechnology Profes- sional Development Partnership (NPDP) Program. Dr. Ashcroft is currently the Principal Investigator for the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Micro Nano Technology Education Center. American c Society for
. The integration of research into FAU’s undergraduate curriculum provided the students with unique and high impact educational practices in computer-related technologies. Peer Mentoring - The College of Engineering and Computer Science recently established an Innovation Leadership Honors Program (ILHP) supported by the College Executive Advisory Council comprised of some twenty-five top level engineering and business executives in Florida. At the beginning of each semester, the College recruits 30 top students from the junior’ class cohort who have successfully completed general education courses and several fundamental classes in their majors. These students stay in the honors program
Campus Coordinator for the NOAA Center for Earth Systems Science and Remote Sensing Technology. He was the Founding Director of the UPRM Institute for Research in Integrative Systems and Engineering, and Associate Director of the NSF CenSSIS ERC. His research interests are in integrating physical models with data driven approaches for information extraction using remote or minimally intrusive sensing. He has over 160 publications. He is Fellow of SPIE and the Academy of Arts and Sciences of Puerto Rico. Received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers award from the US President in 1997. He chairs the SPIE Conference on Algorithms, Technologies and Applications for Multispectral, and
, and engineering education. He received the 2015 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.Prof. Said Fariabi, San Antonio College Chair of Mathematics, Architecture, physics and Engineering at San Antonio College.Mrs. Simona Dana Dimitriu, Northside ISD Simona D. Dimitriu practiced engineering since 1981 for 20 years and following a graduate degree in education started teaching science since 2007 and math since 2002. She has been involved in numerous initiatives to integrate engineering in science and math education and combine education research with education practice.Mrs. Lisa Marie Baker, Northside ISD Lisa Baker is honored to be the principal of Communications Arts
mentors.Students reported that the cohort seemed to work well together or “function as one” despite a largeage gap between participants. There was a wide range of different types of groups formed; somewere more cooperative throughout the duration of the program, some worked better as a collectionof individuals who contacted each other only when questions came up. No participant reportedbeing unhappy in their cohort and only had compliments for their groupmates.Participants also praised the seminar portion of the program, especially that which emphasizedsocial obligation and community outreach efforts, as it is an important part of the field that rarelygets talked about in the core curriculum classes. The sense of community awareness and socialskills was
that created Cyber2yr2020, curriculum guidelines for two-year cybersecurity programs.Dr. David Gibson, United States Air Force Academy David Gibson is Professor Emeritus of Computer and Cyber Science at the United States Air Force Academy. During his 34-year career in the U.S. Air Force, he worked in electronic warfare, computer security, space systems, intelligence, and cyber operations. Prior to retiring, he served as Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science at the Air Force Academy where he led development of the Academy’s cyber education, training, and research programs. He was a member of the ACM’s Joint Task- force on Cybersecurity Education. Since 2000, he has volunteered as an ABET program
after hiring.Specifically, the skills and competencies supporting the Advanced Manufacturing sector havebeen shown to be in high demand and are the focus of the current project under National ScienceFoundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant No.1601487.The goals and objectives of the NSF grant project are listed in Table I. Table I. Goals of the Project GOAL 1 To strengthen an Engineering Technology program serving the southern New Jersey region. Objective 1.1 Highlight technical and non-technical (soft) skills across the curriculum; align with industry needs, including student work-based learning opportunities such as undergraduate
each lesson. The curriculum team was able touse this as formative feedback when creating remaining lessons as well as improving on thelessons that had already been evaluated by the teachers.When discussing a marketing strategy for other high school administrators, BPSTIL’s Principaland Counselor were especially helpful. Adding an entire new course in a high school’s currentcurriculum and funding plan would be a challenge, but we learned that Louisiana high schoolsdesire “points” toward their annual grading calculation. One thing that will earn points forschools is offering a course within a “Jump Start” pathway, which is an initiative by theLouisiana Department of Education to better prepare high school students for local high-need,high-wage
, and Pacific Islander students.2. Program ComponentsOver the past several years, Skyline College has made large strides toward reaching aninstitutional goal of a robust and accessible transfer pathway to 4-year and graduate degrees inEngineering. As a leading partner in the Silicon Valley Engineering Tech Pathways (SVETP)initiative, the college is contributing to an integrated and accelerated system of K-14 STEMcareer pathways to increase the number and diversity of students succeeding in high-demandpost-secondary education and careers in computer science, engineering, and other STEMdisciplines. Through this initiative, the Engineering and Computer Science Departmentdeveloped the Engineering and Technology Scholars (ETS) Program which included
fromtalent identification up to bachelor’s or master’s degree completion. This paper outlines thedevelopment, implementation, and evaluation of the Holistic Programmatic Approach for Transfer(HPAT) model. The model is built on a well-thought-out program design reflected in a transferarticulation agreement and a joint commitment to quality and student success. Integral to theapproach is the requirement that the rigor of the curriculum at the community college matches thatof the 4-year partner. In addition, faculty, administration, and staff work synchronously andcollaboratively to provide intentional student support at each institution, with financial assistanceup to the master's degree completion. Holistic student support implements the
ofdiscipline specific and inter-disciplinary student-centered learning materials (courses, modules,laboratories, and simulations) in the technologies used to implement generic IoT applications andtechnology specific IoT applications. This activity will include: the development of innovativelaboratory and simulation materials using low-cost computing platforms and interactive real-timesimulations that are integrated together to mirror real world applications, the incorporation ofindustry and workplace skills into the developed curriculum materials, and the creation of severalcertificate programs in – IoT Systems Field Technician, (2) the broad dissemination of thesematerials through collaboration with existing NSF ATE Centers that have complementary