) are previously developed ground rules systemsrepeatable in lower-division undergraduate engineering courses that perform group work? 2)does student team cohesion improve when team-specific ground rules are established prior toperforming group projects? The system was applied to a large undergraduate group engineeringproject that focused on a design-build-test application of bioengineering principles usingcomputer-aided-design. The sophomore level biomedical engineering course provided 21 teamsof 5-6 students with a student contract that established which particular ground rules areacceptable given the team’s culture. Students were encouraged to use their ground rules and teamcontract throughout the course’s group project to improve team
University, Pomona in June 2018. During his senior year at Cal Poly Pomona, CJ contributed to the design and manufacturing of the Radial Wave Engine. After graduation, he worked as a Research Engineer testing the Radial Wave Engine at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio. Continuing his career in the Aerospace industry, CJ works as a Design Engineer at HiRel Connectors, Inc.Mr. Colby Stark c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Development of a Novel Engine Test Rig for Research and Educational PurposesAbstractThis paper overviews a senior design project conducted by three undergraduate engineeringstudents at California State Polytechnic
is an Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student at Cal State LA. Joseph is an undergraduate research assistant, the Vice President of CSULA’s Robosub team, and he recently began an internship at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Outside of engineering education, his research interests are in the field of trajectory planning and control for potential future Mars exploration aircraft.Mr. Jorge Diego Santillan, California State University, Los Angeles AUV Mr. J.Diego Santillan is an Electrical Engineer employed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, cur- rently pursuing his Master’s in Computer Engineering. Diego acted as the President for the Robosub team as well as the senior design team lead for the same project in
of experiential learning that integrates academic learningobjectives with community engagement. It can develop both technical and the broad professionalskills needed in today’s global economy and is well-matched to the literature on diversity. Inengineering and computing education, service-learning is typically project-based where studentsdevelop a project that adds value to the community partner. At a large Midwestern university, adesign-based service-learning program engages students in teams that partner with local andglobal community partners to develop technological solutions to human, community andenvironmental needs. This article presents a case study of a software-based service-learningdesign class with multi-disciplinary students
to modify thisturbine engines from a design perspective. This past fall course project to reflect the company setting for the gassemester additional active learning modules were turbine engine design process.introduced to make the course more interactive. Students This course, Analysis and Design of Propulsionformed teams of four and each team was designated a Systems, is an elective for the B.S. in Mechanicalcompany. The task was to design a replacement engine for Engineering degree. Typically taught in the fall semester,the B-52H which served as the basis for learning about gas the course is for seniors who have previously takenturbine engine design. The companies picked a name
increased CAD skills essential in follow-on courses, increased competitivenessfor internships, and expertise with industry-standard CAD tools so that newly minted engineersare immediately productive.In order to facilitate the incorporation of these topics into other courses in the curriculum, guestlectures, class project support, open office hours, and instructor assistance were provided so thatCAD and BIM are not seen as compartmentalized topics, but tools which can be readily used tosolve various civil engineering design problems. This sophomore-level course, mandatory in allspecialization tracks (General, Structures, and Transportation), provides a unique foundation toassist in the attainment of visualization and design skills needed further in
ableto use that theory in the lab to manufacture, troubleshoot, test, and analyze tooling, parts, andmaterials [1].PCE 372 is an introductory course into room temperature curing composite materials,manufacturing, and testing. Previously students would learn the basics of hand lay-up and resininfusion independently of tooling considerations. The students were given only one option,polyurethane foam. This led to a gap in learning and, instead of considering tooling at thebeginning of a project, it was often left as an afterthought. Even then tooling was only a minorconsideration as most students chose to use the method they were presented with in lab and notbranch out to other methods that might have been more appropriate for their
and high-rise projects. His current research interests mainly focus on Smart Structures Technology, Structural Control and Health Monitoring and Innovative Engineering Education.Dr. Juan M Caicedo, University of South Carolina Dr. Caicedo is an associate professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Carolina. His research interests are in structural dynamics, model updating and engi- neering education. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Universidad del Valle in Colombia, South America, and his M.Sc. and D.Sc. from Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Caicedo’s teach- ing interests include the development of critical thinking in undergraduate and
) research projects to study BIM interoperability scientifically and develop an interoperable BIM prototype system for automating building code compliance checking and modular construction analysis, respectively, through collaborations with experts in Civil and Construction Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer and Information Technology, Construction Management Technology, and industrial partners. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Paper ID #24757Dr. Yunfeng Chen, Purdue University Dr. Yunfeng Chen is an
Paper ID #28017Energy-Efficiency Assessment of Windows using Temperature SensorsDr. Brenda Read-Daily, Elizabethtown CollegeDr. Jean Carlos Batista Abreu, Elizabethtown College 2019 FYEE Conference : Penn State University , Pennsylvania Jul 28 GIFTS: Energy-Efficiency Assessment of Windows using Temperature SensorsThis Great Idea for Teaching, and Talking with, Students (GIFTS) presents a first-yearengineering student project dedicated to the energy assessment of windows in campus residencehalls, through the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. This multi-week problem-basedlearning
Paper ID #25849Blue Market: A Reproduction of the Industrial Environment in the Class-room (RAIS) experienceDr. Raquel Landa, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) Part-time teacher at Tec de Monterrey since 1999, with a Ph.D. in Education, a Master in Information Technology Management and a Major in Electronic Systems. Currently involved in Innovation projects related to engineering and programming courses.Dr. Lorena B. Martinez Elizalde, Tecnologico de MonterreyIng. Cristina Ver´onica Gonzalez Cordova, ITESM BS in Computer Science (2001), Master Degree in Computer Science (2003). 15 years of experience in software development
State University , Pennsylvania Jul 28 Full Paper: Tackling Real-World Problems in First-Year Electrical Engineering ExperiencesAbstractThis paper details how a spectrophotometer design project was scaffolded into a first-yearintroductory electrical engineering course to model the engineering design process for students,and to motivate students to practice their design skills and contribute to the project by testingdesign variations. The goal of the project is the creation of a low-cost, portable, reliable waterquality measurement device to support people working to address water quality contaminationissues around the world. While much of the design was ultimately the responsibility of key ECEand Chemistry
Paper ID #25081Solar Powered Aquaponics: Modeling Real World Solutions through Engi-neering TechnologyMr. Sean Glen Wood, University of Houston, Downtown Glen earned his bachelor’s degree in Controls and Instrumentation Engineering Technology with a minor in Sustainability from the University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, Texas, in 2018, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Glen was heavily involved in the Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability at the University, participating in multiple research projects that emphasized sustainable technologies in the urban setting. He is currently working for Shell as a member of the
, 2019 Work In Progress: Best Practices in Teaching a Chemical Process Design Two-course Sequence at a Minority Serving UniversityIntroductionStudents complete their capstone design experience in the Chemical Process Design II and IIIsequence of courses in chemical engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), aHispanic-serving institution (HSI). Three principle objectives of this process design coursesequence are to instruct students in the development of a complete chemical process usingprocess simulators as a primary tool, to complete this project in a team-oriented environment,and to communicate effectively with their peers and instructors. These three principle objectivesare directly related to the ABET student
University. Daschil is a continuously curious individual who is always asking question of how and why. This curiosity has driven Daschil to explore the bridges between engineering and political science, par- ticularly the influence of gender in the decision making processes of both disciplines. Daschil currently works on a research project to understand how learning occurs in informal learning processes such as making and the influence of gender on learning.Bethany Popelish, James Madison University Bethany Popelish is a Communication and Advocacy graduate student at James Madison University re- searching learning in makerspaces as communities of practice. Bethany holds a Bachelor of Arts in So- ciology from Mary Baldwin
how team dynamics affect undergraduate women’s confidence levels in engineering.Dr. Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder Malinda Zarske is a faculty member with the Engineering Plus program at the University of Colorado Boulder. She teaches undergraduate product design and core courses through Engineering Plus as well as STEM education courses for pre-service teachers through the CU Teach Engineering program. Her primary research interests include the impacts of project-based service-learning on student identity - es- pecially women and nontraditional demographic groups in engineering - as well as pathways and retention to and through K-12 and undergraduate engineering, teacher education, and
Automotive Engineering and Alternative Energy Research at a University SiteAbstractThe department of mechanical Engineering at Oakland University was awarded by the NationalScience Foundation (NSF) a three year Research Experience for Teachers(RET) grant to supporta group of secondary STEM teachers to conduct Automotive Engineering and AlternativeEnergy research at Oakland University. The program has run successfully for three consecutivesummers between 2016 and 2018. The program aims to inspire K-12 STEM teaching andlearning by engaging the secondary STEM teachers in the research project as well as exposingthem to engineering education pedagogy. A total of 36 teachers from 12 different schools havetaken part in the program. More
projects in a collaborative environment. Yet, anoverwhelming majority of programs do not provide students with the chance to workcooperatively across disciplinary lines. Those that do typically only allow for interactionbetween groups within the same overarching discipline such as Mechanical or ElectricalEngineering. Ideally, the capstone experience is meant to foreshadow the type of interaction andwork that a student will engage in, easing their transition into the work environment followinggraduation. In industry, engineers are expected to work collaboratively with experts in severaltechnical and non-technical domains. Subsequently, capstone classes are lacking the ability toprepare undergraduate students for membership on the interdisciplinary
alternate resources or more efficient forms of oil.Mr. Miles Xavier Davis c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Supporting First-Year Students with an Extracurricular Resource—Complete Evidence-based PracticeAbstract This study aims to assess the impact of an extracurricular student resource on a designbased first-year engineering project experience. The extracurricular resource is referred to as the“resource room” and serves as the material headquarters for the College of Engineering outreachprograms at NC State University. The room provides tools, materials, workspace, and mentorshipto first-year engineering students for the First-year Engineering Design Day (FEDD) projects
Paper ID #26516Building Escape Rooms to Increase Student Engagement in First-Year Engi-neering ClassesProf. Duncan Davis, Northeastern University Duncan Davis is an Assistant Teaching Professor in First Year Engineering. His research focuses on using gamification to convey course content in first year classes. Mostly recently, he has implemented a series of escape room projects to teach engineering to first year students through the process of designing, prototyping, and refining these play experiences.Jimmy Gitming Lee, Northeastern University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019
Paper ID #26736Student Energy Audits of Buildings Can Be Done!Dr. Victoria A. Scala, United States Military Academy Dr. Victoria Scala, PE is an Assistant Professor at the United States Military Academy in the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Department. Her current research is in the field of building performance modeling and measurement. Previously, she was a Visiting Assistant Professor at Manhattan College and an Adjunct Professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology as well as Project Engineer with Lowy & Donnath, Inc. of Long Island City, New York. She holds an EIT certificate in the State of New York, is a
object that is within a certain proximity through the use of the haptic motor. Thisprocess needs the reverse operation of analog-to-digital conversion. The vibration pulses vary as signaled bythe duration that is detected by the two ultrasonic sensors on the front of the glove and the calculated distancein the program. With the use of a display or serial monitor in Arduino IDE itself, the calculated distances andcorresponding vibration lengths sent to the haptic motor can be observed. The current prototype is activatedwhen the hand is extended forward and deactivated by use of a tilt switch when the hands are down. At itscurrent state, this project has earned strong attraction from attendees in various recruiting events regardlessof age, sector
. Project-based courses attempt to resolve the tension betweenproviding training in the fundamentals of engineering and problem solving by motivating and engagingstudents. Active learning in first year engineering courses is believed to improve retention and appeal toa diverse population of students [1].We report on a two-year study using the Arduino platform to build a series of projects. We have usedArduino platform projects in two-course instances and present survey results describing studentresponses to learning with Arduino. 1. Introduction Multiple active learning projects and hands-on activities are incorporated in the Fundamentals ofEngineering course. This course is a required course for first-semester engineering students in
previously. His research interests include Mixed-signal/RF circuit design and testing, measurement automation, environmental & biomedical data measurement, and educational robotics development.Mr. Rogelio Casas Jr, Texas A&M University Rogelio Casas Jr. was an ESET student at Texas A&M University and graduated in the Fall of 2018. He was the Project Manager throughout the project and is currently working at General Motors in Austin, Texas as a Software Developer. He plans on continuing his education through hands-on training and a potential Masters in Computer Science.Mr. David Anthony Cervantes David Cervantes graduated with a B.S degree in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology from Texas A&M
Engineering from Carnegie Mellon Uni- versity (2003), her M.S. in Biomechanics & Movement Science (2004) from the University of Delaware, and her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2014) from New York University. She is passionate about translational research and engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Sustainable Senior Design: MVP Engine (Work in Progress)IntroductionThis work in progress paper reports on preliminary results of the Sustainable Senior Design:Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Engine project, which addresses the gap in resources foraddressing sustainable entrepreneurship in the engineering curricula
Paper ID #26480Delivering Multidisciplinary Experiences in Education: A Study of Construc-tion Program Practices to Meet Accreditation RequirementsDr. Tom Michael Leathem, Auburn University Tom Leathem is an Assistant Professor in the McWhorter School of Building Science at Auburn Univer- sity where he teaches courses in Estimating, Construction Documents, Scheduling, and Project Delivery. He has 11 years industry experience in commercial construction management, holds a Ph.D. in Educa- tion, an M.S. in Integrated Design & Construction, and a B.S. in Construction Management. His areas of research include construction
ProgramAbstractThe North Dakota State University commenced a National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsoredresearch experience for undergraduates (REU) program in the summer of 2018. This programbrought 12 students from different areas of the United States to North Dakota to performcybersecurity research related to cyber-physical systems. This paper reports the results of thisinitial year of the REU program. In particular, it discusses the projects that the studentsundertook as well as the benefits that they derived from participation.1. IntroductionThis evidence-based paper assesses the educational benefits produced for student participants inthe first year of a U.S. National Science Foundation funded research experience forundergraduates (REU) on the topic
and BA in Spanish language & literature from North Carolina State University, and a MS/PhD in civil engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Exposing Undergraduates to Design, Fabrication, and Large-Scale Experimentation in a Structural Steel Design CourseAbstractDuring Fall 2017, Spring and Fall 2018 quarters, various hands-on design, fabrication, and large-scale experimental projects were incorporated into a 10-week undergraduate structural steeldesign course offered in the Department of Architectural Engineering at California PolytechnicState University – San Luis Obispo. Through these projects students
initiatives, such as Agenda 21, had indicated the critical role of education in the process of reaching a sustainable future, in an effort for making education an active participant towards sustainable development. This study aimed to identify key sustainability components integrated into STEM in 8th-grade curricula, we explored sustainability activities and projects aligned with the Next Generation of Science Standards (NGSS) and Standards for Technological Literacy (STL). The research question for this study focused on exploring the key components for the integration of sustainability education into Science, Mathematics, Technology, and Engineering Education in middle schools. We analyzed 73 peer-reviewed articles from 2013 to 2018
, and design - field team interaction.Mariana Watanabe, Purdue University Mariana Watanabe is an undergraduate in Civil Engineering specializing in Architectural Engineering at Purdue University, main Campus. During her time at Purdue, she has done research in the Applied Energy Laboratory for the ”Biowall for Improved Indoor Air Quality” project, has participated as team captain in two DOE Net-Zero Energy Building Design Competitions (Race to Zero Competition), and was elected president of the ASHRAE Purdue Student Branch in 2017. Mariana’s interests span the fields of sustainable engineering, high performance buildings and STEM outreach for girls. c American Society for Engineering