Ethiopian culturelectures. Since the students were traveling to a foreign country and collaborating withEthiopians, it is important that they are respectful of the values and culture of the people there.Furthermore, it is crucial for the students to recognize their privilege and cultural differenceswhen communicating with the hospital staff.ConclusionNU-IGH plans to continue and build upon its model from the surgical lamp project in futuredesign projects. Its design group’s next project after the surgical lamp is a low-cost ECGelectrodes project based on the group’s needs assessment from their last trip to SPHMMC. Onedesign goal the group is planning on integrating is the ability to mass produce a device locally inEthiopia. Designs that can be
introductory biology course into an active learningexperience that resonates with a wide range of undergraduate students. Backward course designled to an innovative curriculum that (1) is based on biology’s big ideas, (2) has measurablelearning outcomes, and (3) encourages development of higher order thinking skills. Our studioclassroom design maximizes interactions; cantilevered workstations distributed throughout theroom encourage student-instructor and student-student interactions. Group discussions occur atwhiteboards as students solve problems, create concept maps, plan experiments and interpretexperimental data. Workstation computers and dual monitors support whole-class instruction aswell as student-led group explorations. The classroom design
Regional Planning, So- cial Work and Gender and Women’s Studies.. She is currently a faculty member at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology and a faculty affiliate at the Institute for Computing in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Women and Gender in Global Perspective, and Gender and the Cline Center for Democracy. She is the recipient of the Richard and Margaret Romano Professorial Scholar for outstanding achievements in research and leadership on campus. She is also a Grand Challenge Learning Teaching Fellow in the Health Track. Mendenhall’s research focuses on racial microaggressions in higher educa- tion. She examines how living in racially segregated neighborhoods with high levels of violence
), **>.30 (medium effect), ***>.50 (strong effect)(2) Cohen’s d significance levels: *>.20 (weak effect), **>.50 (medium effect), ***>.80 (strong effect)An important difference also appears in the average age of Starters (22.85 years) versus Joiners(22.08 years). This difference is significant with a p-value of .10)between Starters and Joiners, as summarized in Table 6. First, the experience to participate in abusiness or entrepreneurship club was reported by 17% of Starters versus only 4% of Joiners (p-value < .00, phi = .16). Second, 11% of all Starters versus 4% of all Joiners participated in abusiness plan, business modeling or elevator pitch competition (p-value < .00, phi = .13).Moreover, 6% of all Starters took part
community committed to developing engineers who are innovative leaders in a global society. The Center broadens participation, increases academic performance and provides personal support for diverse students from all backgrounds. Mr. Scott is a former business executive, retired from the Procter & Gamble Company after over 32 years of service. His background includes demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and analysis, IT management, product distribution, and global learning systems. In addition to his current role at the University of Michigan, Mr. Scott is a member of the IT Senior Management forum, a national organization dedicated exclusively to fostering upper-level executive talent among African
architecture, he developed the first algorithm that allowed rendering arbitrary three-dimensional polygonal shapes for haptic interfaces (force-feedback human-computer interfaces). He holds 6 patents. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Measuring revealed student scheduling preferences using constrained discrete choice modelsAbstractFor constrained student resources with large student populations it is often necessary toimplement some form of reservation or scheduling system. Examples of scheduled-accessresources can include one-on-one tutoring, machine shops or labs, and computer-based testingfacilities. For planning and resource scheduling purposes it is important to be
independent andteam learning as they work through an engineering design plan to develop a competitive robot tofulfill an industrial need over a six-week timeframe. The program served approximately 25 teamswhich totaled to 500+ students representing public and private middle and high schools as wellas homeschools.community engagement To attract students to MS BEST, the Hub Director recruits at middle and high schoolsacross to the state of Mississippi. MS BEST is also advertised on the university’s engineeringoutreach website. In addition, middle and high school administrators and teachers from previousMS BEST events, as well as potentially new schools (teams) are emailed details about theprogram and its competition. Since MS BEST is a
ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds; and their understanding oftechnology applications relevant to their field of study. Motivated by these findings, the VIPcoordinators conducted a retrospective study of peer evaluations, applying social networkanalysis to quantify student interactions and identify patterns across the program. Resultsindicate that within the VIP Program, students interact more often with other majors and otherraces/ethnicities than their own major and race/ethnicity. Results support the findings of theprevious study, providing evidence of VIP experiences related to working in diverse groups andin multidisciplinary teams. This paper reports the results of this analysis and plans for
these 34 students rated the statement higher afterparticipating in the NM PREP program than they did before participating. Additionally, 69% ofthe students said they would continue to participate in STEM activities in the future, and 76%stated an interest in returning to another NM PREP program. Finally, 87% of the students wouldrecommend the program to a friend, which indicates an affinity for the program.Another goal of the NM PREP program is to enhance students’ awareness about engineeringcareer opportunities and possibilities. Once again, the program showed potential in this regard,with 74% of the students interested in pursuing a degree in STEM. In addition, 64% of thestudents planned to participate in STEM-based extra-curricular
x 1 Alternative Energy 2 x 2 American history 5 x 5 Aquaculture 1 x 1 Architectural 6 x 6 Area planning & development 2 x 2 Art education 1 x 1 Art history 1 x
. Previously, Dr. Cutler worked as the research specialist with the Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Worldwide Campus (CTLE - W) for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Engineering Faculty Perceptions of Diversity in the ClassroomAbstractBroadening participation and enhancing diversity remains a challenge in STEM disciplines.Many universities have strategic diversity plans; however, very few include an assessment ofprogram success or utilize faculty as a primary vehicle to achieve the desired outcomes. Previouswork suggests faculty play a key role in promoting diversity in higher education and creating aninclusive environment in the
director of Center on Access Technology include the planning, design, implementation and dissem- ination of research projects that are related to the need of accessibility. In addition to his responsibility, he manages RIT projects which is a subcontractor in the FCC Accessible Communication for Everyone (ACE) platform, formerly called Video Access Technology Reference Platform (VATRP). RIT team is engaged in designing UI, developing website, fixing software bugs, working with other software engi- neers, performing software testing and participating in outreach activities. He received his BS from RIT and his MS from Lehigh University. His last assignment with IBM was an Advanced Process Control project manager. He
grades, showing that self-perception is a separate,important factor. Examinations of design teams have often seen girls relegated to planning andcommunications responsibilities on the project instead of technical aspects of the project 23. Ifsomeone feels incompetent for a career it is unlikely they will pursue that path 24; given thetechnical rigor of engineering this is especially important.Intervening Through Soft Robotics DesignAiming at these the psychosocial factors and through collaboration between the mechanicalengineering department and technology and engineering education department, we havedeveloped a novel soft robot design curriculum. The current version of the lesson engagesstudents with an inquiry- and design-based challenge
the increase, including reserving rooms large enough to fit thegroup size. Though more counselors were hired, the MITE participant group was difficultto manage and navigate throughout campus. Another challenge was eating at the dininghalls on campus. The MITE Enrichment Program has decided that fifty students for eachweek is an ideal size.Until 2016, the MITE Enrichment Program had always been two consecutive weeks.MITE counselors, current engineering students, voiced their concern with having a breakin between the two weeks. MITE is an intense week for participants and more of a burdenfor counselors who stay up late and wake up earlier. For the summer of 2016, the EOEprogram decided to plan a one-week break in between the two MITE sessions
to hear back. He has a strong publication record focused on automation in the manufacturing process, and he co-authors with colleagues at other universities. He helped develop the Engineering Sciences minor for non-engineering students, focusing on the societal role of engineering.Cathy – has been an Associate Professor for three years. She is well liked by students and her student evaluations are above departmental average. She has an active research lab and is PI of a 5-year NSF research grant (now in year 3). In addition to a PhD, she also holds an MS in human systems engineering. She additionally worked at Ford on manufacturing process planning for 6 years.David - has been an Associate Professor for six years. His
sciences (2) majors that were started before the 2000-2001 academic year (Table 1).The environmental design degree was housed in the College of Architecture and Planning. Eightof the programs were accredited by ABET’s EAC; one was Computing Association Commission(CAC)-accredited; 12 were non-accredited.The admissions criteria for majors in the CEAS differed from those in the College of Arts andSciences. These differences were reflected in the average high school GPA of the first-year students who matriculated into various majors, which ranged from a high of 3.90 in Aerospace Engineering to a low of 3.28 in Geography (based on the fall 2008 class). Table 1. The 21 studied undergraduate degree programs
capability analysis, measurement systemanalysis, specification and tolerances, and acceptance sampling plans. Students typically take thiscourse in the second year of their masters program. The course learning outcomes are (a) Defineconcepts in quality and quality management; (b) Apply statistical tools in analysis andapplication of Statistical Process Control; (c) Produce and employ control charts; (d) Explainsampling process; and (e) Design acceptance sampling procedures for quality control.The course work and activities typically include a term paper, a term project, homework, in classexercises and discussions, quizzes and two exams (midterm and final). During the study periodthe author added the library training and a factory visit to the class
students to active concept based instructions and learning helps to establishrelevance with a student’s prior experience in a given field, enhances student learning, helps infacilitating an unparalleled understanding of content, and helps students to apply the knowledgein real life scenarios4. Active Learning by Projects and Activities Actions geared towards Addressing a Problem Skill Based Concept Identification Concepts & Ideas Plan In-Class Learning Activities Knowledge Identify Curriculum and Teaching
from the outcomes assessment plan that he helped devise and implement as ABET Coordinator. Address: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad del Turabo, PO Box 3030, Gurabo, Puerto Rico, 00778. Tel. 787-743-7979 x 4182 E-mail: jcmorales@suagm.edu c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Language or problem-formulation difficulties? An FE Exam experiment in a Hispanic Setting Juan C. Morales, Ph.D., P.E. Universidad del TuraboAbstractThis paper describes and discusses the results of an experiment that was conducted by the authorin a course that trains mechanical engineering
difficult to adequately evaluate these programs. In order to evaluate andassess new experiments and projects, prior to introducing them in our curriculum, we use summerprograms with different students to develop content and test learning objectives. We introduce thenew topics to a cohort of students of diverse cultural background from local and internationalstudents. Our methodology is similar for the curricular development of each program (Figure 1)and consists of four main and distinct stages: (1) planning and administrative preparation, (2)content development and small-scale testing, (3) deployment and daily student assessment, (4)reflections, modifications and adjustments for a final course implementation. [6
with professional language challengeswere possible to explain within the first two weeks via email along. That situation greatly changedafter DTU students visited Purdue University and for the first time the students met face-to face.After the first 1.5-2 hour meeting many questions were answered and more detailed planning ofthe project was started. During that meeting at the SATT and the presentation of the large enginetest cell, the DTU students were able to understand Purdue students’ expectation for the project.Next, the very important step was to explain to the Purdue students what kind of competenciesDTU students have and the possibilities they have to solve their problems. The whole project isvery complex and can be divided into several
advisorThe second segment of the administered survey targeted the implementation of the IBIEE modelcomponents to recruit students. In this regard, two open-ended questions were utilized to inquireabout the disposition from the faculty advisor to proactively identify and recruit engineeringstudents into the research group. The questions posed on the survey were the following: 1. Prior to receiving an invitation to participate in research, did you have a good relationship with the instructor? 2. Did at any point prior to receiving an invitation to participate in research, did the instructor ask you about your short or long-term plans?In the process of performing undergraduate research, the faculty member serves as
Office to keep WPSstudents engaged with WPI. For the HS students who complete WRAMP, they will also get $500towards any summer program at the university and may become a WPS Summer Scholar thatcan attend a summer program for free each year. In regards to WRAMP being a recruitmentstrategy for WPI, 8 out of the 13 WRAMP high school women that are old enough to apply tocollege did so (which is a 60% yield and surpasses national averages). Two of them wereadmitted, but did not enroll. One stated it was due to financial reasons. We are investigating howwe might provide more support for WRAMP and WPS high school students to be accepted toWPI. Many of the WRAMP participants have yet to graduate from high school and we plan totrack them if they apply to
. This exposed our students tocollaborators among different fields, with their own terminology, goals, work methods andpractical approaches. Our paper reports on the initial experiment during the Fall 2019 term,involving two sections of an Artificial Intelligence class and one section of a Deep Learningclass. We are planning to continue this collaboration in the future.Keywords: Collaborative Learning, Interdisciplinary, Inter-Class teamwork 1. IntroductionStudents at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) are exposed topractical, hands-on educational activities throughout their course of studies, reflected by theuniversity’s “Learn by Doing” motto. In the Computer Science, Software Engineering andComputer
et al., “Curriculum Guidelines for Graduate Degree Programs in Software Engineering,” ACM, New York, NY, USA, 2009.[4] A. Pyster et al., “Graduate Reference Curriculum for Systems Engineering (GRCSETM),” 2012.[5] US News, “The 10 Best Colleges for Engineering.” [Online]. Available: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/engineering-doctorate. [Accessed: 17-Mar- 2018].[6] “The 10 Best Colleges for Engineering.” [Online]. Available: https://www.usnews.com/best- colleges/rankings/engineering-overall. [Accessed: 17-Mar-2018].[7] Stanford University, “Mathematics and Statistics Courses 2017-18 | Undergraduate Handbook.” [Online]. Available: https://ughb.stanford.edu/courses-and-planning/approved- courses/mathematics
course.IntroductionAs universities strive to graduate engineering students who can make an impact on society,engineering leadership programs have become more prominent. The National Academy ofEngineering [1] as well as various engineering professional societies highlight the importance ofleadership skills in engineering [2-6]. This trend is reinforced by the newly approved ABETCriteria for the 2019-20 review cycle that includes “the ability to function effectively on a teamwhose members together provide leadership … establish goals, plans tasks, and meet objectives”[7]. With these ABET changes come questions about how to assess leadership. Because theconversation among educators on developing leadership in engineering students is growing, thisresearch seeks to
written-oralcommunication were also the key components of that experience.In general, the transformation took three school years, starting from 2013 to 2016. Inthe 3 transformation rounds, it has established a practical framework to share withengineering educators. The goal of this case study is to illustrate how initial plan ofcapstone transformation containing only partial perspective has been challenged.Through various self-improvement mechanisms (illustrated in Figure 1), challengeshave been overcome and the capstone course gradually evolved towardcomprehension and optimization from 2013 to 2016.Figure 1: The evolution process (rounds 0-3) in Dynamic Control System capstone transformation from2013 to 2016 in the current case study. The
inter- est is in 3D modeling and applications, CAD/CAM/CAE, manufacturing system design and planning, and computer simulation and OR. He renovated the industrial and manufacturing engineering curriculum with introduction of CAD/CAM/CAE and 3D modeling applications to manufacturing systems, and has taught Boeing engineers on the subjects for about 20 years. He was a recipient of NSF grants on developing a supply-chain manufacturing system and on developing an integrated design-aid tool for flexible manufac- turing systems, and of AHA (American Heart Association) grant on volumetric assessment of epicardial adipose tissue using echocardiography . He authored a book on CAD on Unigraphics: Engineering De- sign in
office in Student Affairs) in consultation with engineering academicadvisers. The following learning goals were developed.As a result of this course, students will: • Develop, apply, and adapt appropriate academic strategies to their courses and learning experiences. • Identify relevant academic policies, processes, and procedures related to advising, course planning, and major exploration. • Identify and apply strategies to effectively manage time and priorities. • Identify resources to assist in academic success including support from academic advisors, faculty and staff, utilizing professors’ office hours, tutoring resources, and more. • Identify appropriate campus resources and opportunities that
from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, in 2003 and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2006 and 2010. He has been the recipient of over a dozen invention, entrepreneurship, and student mentoring awards including the MIT $100K business plan competition, Whitaker Health Sciences Fund Fellowship, and the MIT Graduate Student Mentor of the Year.Dr. Donal Padraic Holland, University College Dublin D´onal Holland is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering at University College Dublin (Ireland) and an Associate at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research interests include soft and wearable