Clemson University, with a joint appointment in Bioengineering. Her research focuses on the interactions between student motivation and their learning experiences. Her projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers and scientists, and their problem solving processes. Other projects in the Benson group include effects of student-centered active learning, self-regulated learning, and incorporat- ing engineering into secondary science and mathematics classrooms. Her education includes a B.S. in Bioengineering from the University of Vermont, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Clemson University. c American Society for Engineering
increased awareness ofparticipants’ own lives and actions, and have the potential to “disrupt the everyday practices ofparticipants through enforcing an awareness and visibility of action previously absent” (p. 35)39.MethodsIn this section, we describe the Articulating a Succinct Description method. While we provide abrief overview of the initial ethnographic research that launched the ACC project, for thepurposes of this paper we will be focusing on the participants, data analysis, case study creation,and cultural probe intervention from the preliminary study that was conducted in Fall 2016.ParticipantsOver 565 students have been involved with the Advancing Cultural Change (ACC) projectthrough assignments in an introductory cultural anthropology
theMethodology section below.As researchers who are new to the study of entrepreneurship education, it was important to us toA) control for our own assumptions about entrepreneurship or what students do know or shouldknow on the topic of entrepreneurship, B) learn about the initial impressions of students insteadof making assumptions about where they stand, and C) have an experimental flavor to ourresearch to better understand if our new pedagogical approaches are effective throughcomparison between treatment and control groups.As educators, we feel that authenticity is important for engineering education, so we hope tohighlight courses where authentic practices are found; for example: teamwork, project-basedapproach to learning, incorporation of non
progress has been questioned, as has the notion that technology itself isvalue-free.According to philosopher Eric Katz, “Perhaps the oldest commonplace about the nature oftechnology is that technological artifacts are inherently neutral or value-free. Humans createtechnological objects for a specific range of purposes, but the actual use of the technology issubject to the intentions of the user.”5 A serious debate crystallized after the explosion of theatomic bomb, an action that psychologically leveled Manhattan Project civilian director J. RobertOppenheimer and stunned others involved in its creation; Monsanto’s Charles Thomas, forexample, expressed grave concern after the Trinity test: “It is safe to say that nothing as terriblehas been made by
mis-information to their progeny as parents are the predominant source ofoccupational information for young children.8, 15, 24Parents are a significant influence on the occupational interest of their children.8, 15, 24 Parentshave been identified as the key-socializing agent by introducing a child to roles within differentsituations.25-26 The way that parents socialize their children regarding occupations can haveprofound impacts on the way that the children perceive the occupation and how it can relate totheir own self-interests and abilities.8 Having interviewed engineers, Zhang and Cardella (2010)found that parents encourage their children to play with particular toys and books, participate inaround-the-house projects, and engage in
Paper ID #19081Getting to Gender Parity in a Top-Tier Mechanical Engineering Department:A Case StudyMs. Kath Xu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Kath Xu is a Class of 2016 graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she studied mechanical engineering. She will join the Yale Law School Class of 2020 in the fall.Dr. Dawn Wendell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Dawn Wendell is an engineer whose past projects range from BattleBots robots to medical devices, for which she holds several patents. She received four degrees from MIT including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. She worked as a fluid
).Hypothesis/PilotBased on the work of Oldenburg’s (2001) “Third Place” (also known as “alternative space”) andYosso et. al’s cultural wealth (2005), the hypothesis of our work is that the social media platformfunctions as a “third place,” (virtual as it is), and that a level of meaningful mentoring can takeplace in that space. As an initial pilot to test the hypothesis, we developed a session with womenin engineering in 2015 at an annual “WEPAN - Women in Engineering Proactive Network”conference, with collaborators from four universities from various regions of the country.Building on earlier collaborative NSF ADVANCE grant funded success around mentoringwomen in STEM, this panel aimed to showcase potential projects to support the careeradvancement
engineering: Project-based learning experience. IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE) 2012. IEEE.[3] Wolfram, C. (2009, July 13). 5,000 Demonstrations: The Time to Go Interactive Is Now. Retrieved from Wolfram Blog: http://blog.wolfram.com/2009/07/13/5000- demonstrations-the-time-to-go-interactive-is-now/[4] Hands-on learning with Analog Discovery. (2015, 10). Retrieved 10 12, 2016, from ANALOG DEVICES: http://www.analog.com/en/education/university- engagement/analog-discovery-design-kit.html[5] Shayesteh, S., & Rizkalla, M. E. (2016). New Modes of Instructions for Electrical Engineering Course Offered to Non-. ASEE`s 123rd Annual Conference & Exhibition
Paper ID #18816Influence of a Compressed Semester on Student Performance in a Construc-tion Science CourseDr. Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University Ifte Choudhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University and has extensive experience as a consulting architect working on projects funded by the World Bank. His areas of emphasis include housing, alternative technology, issues related to international construction, and construction education. He is also a Fulbright scholar. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Influence of
Paper ID #19857Infusing Empathy Into Engineering Design: Supporting Under-representedStudent Interest and Sense of BelongingnessMs. Henriette D Burns, Washington State University, Vancouver Henriette is retired engineer and has worked at Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Labs, Baxter Labs, Tenneco, Monsanto, Frucon Construction, SC Johnson Wax and HP as a manufacturing engineer, a design engineer and a project manager. She holds an engineering degree from Northwestern University, an MBA from University of Oregon and a MiT from Washington State University where she is currently a Ph.D. candi- date in Math/Science Education
focus of many in education and in industry. To maintain its position as atechnological leader, the United States must not only continue to produce high-quality STEMfield graduates but accelerate this production. The priority of this effort is revealed by PresidentBarack Obama’s push to produce an additional one million STEM graduates within a decade andan additional 100,000 new teachers in these fields (Feder, 2012). The sheer number of graduatesrequired to fill the projected jobs in STEM fields will require both increasing the number ofstudents entering these fields but also reducing the rate that college students exit these fields.One of the keys to increasing the number of STEM professionals is to understand why studentswho start STEM
considers papers that relate to industrialtechnique, rather than analysis, and engineering education papers that focus on content, ratherthan methodology [2]. It is suggested too that the following subjects meet the aforementionedcriteria: accreditation, active learning, applied research, assessment, capstone projects, classroomactivities, curriculum design, distance learning, industry partners, innovative pedagogy,laboratories, non-technical skills, and other topics related to engineering technology practice andeducation.Using data contained in the Scopus database (Elsevier B.V.) and analyzed by SCImago (akaScimago), selected metrics were examined that characterize the Journal of EngineeringTechnology. A research group from the Consejo Superior de
nine minutes long (median = eightminutes, min = < one minute, max = 26 minutes). During class, students worked on challengeproblems to apply concepts learned from the interactive textbook and online lectures. Studentsworked in groups, requesting help from the instructor as needed. Two class meetings each weekwere facilitated by a faculty instructor and a lead course assistant. The Friday sessions werefacilitated by a lead course assistant and two other course assistants. Students completed weeklyquizzes and auto-graded coding challenges to assess their learning. Students self-scheduledproctored quizzes outside of class time in a computer lab. Students also completed fourcomputing projects contextualized by an engineering problem throughout
: How do students perceive the benefits and drawbacks of co-op participation? A. Both co-op and non-co-op students positively perceive co-op participation as providing in-depth experience.Both co-op and non-co-op students described the depth of experience gained through co-opparticipation as one of its primary benefits. The students attributed this depth of experience bothto the length of the co-op terms and to the multiple rotations with the same company. Theydescribed how this structure of co-op terms allowed students to become “immersed” in the co-opcompany and to learn more from in-depth projects. For example, Chris, a first-year engineeringstudent, wanted to “get more of an in-depth experience” and thus chose to pursue a co-op
awarded NAE’s 2008 Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education, and was conferred as an ASEE Fellow in 2011. She has served on multiple NAE committees, and on the NSF ENG division’s Advisory Committee.Prof. Kenneth M. Anderson, University of Colorado Boulder Ken Anderson is a Professor of Computer Science and the Associate Dean for Education for the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. Since 2009, he has co-directed Project EPIC; this NSF-funded project investigates how members of the public make use of social media during times of mass emergency. Professor Anderson leads the design and implementation of a large-scale data collection and analysis
education curriculum. This line ofinquiry is relevant to issues of representation in engineering schools: the socio-technical divideimpacts undergraduate engineering retention, especially students from historicallyunderrepresented groups in engineering (e.g. women, students of color, LGBTQIA, indigenous1people, and low-income) [5]. A recurring justification for upholding the socio-technical divide(that we have heard voiced during discussions about engineering curricula and that we want tointerrogate) is that technical content would have to be sacrificed in order to accommodate socialjustice issues. Therefore, a project in which students add context to traditional engineeringscience problems has the transformative potential of reaching students
Research Excellence Award and the 2017 North Carolina A & T State University (NCAT) Rookie Research Excellence Award. Under her mentorship, Dr. Ofori-Boadu’s students have presented research posters at various NCAT Undergraduate Research Symposia resulting in her receiving a 2017 Certificate of Recognition for Undergraduate Re- search Mentoring. In 2016, her publication was recognized by the Built Environment Project and Asset Management Journal as the 2016 Highly Commended Paper. Andrea has served as a reviewer for the National Science Foundation (NSF), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and several journals and conferences. In 2015, Dr. Ofori-Boadu established her STEAM ACTIVATED! program for middle-school
). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions orrecommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflectthe views of the National Science Foundation.Bibliography[1] Hsieh, S. “Design of Remotely Accessible Automated Systems to Enhance Industrial Automation Education,” ASEE 2017 Annual Conference, June 25 - 28, Columbus, Ohio.[2] Grodotzki, J., Ortelt, T.R. and Tekkaya, A.E., 2018. Remote and Virtual Labs for Engineering Education 4.0: Achievements of the ELLI project at the TU Dortmund University. Procedia Manufacturing, 26, pp.1349-1360, 2018.[3] Bikas, H., Stavropoulos, P. and Chryssolouris, C., “Additive manufacturing methods and modeling approaches: A critical review,” Int. J. Adv. Manuf
mathematics skills from 1-NotVery True to 5-Very True. These questions were developed using a study that was originally done at TheOhio State University but were adapted to fit the requirements for this project (Harper, Baker, &Grzybowski, 2013). The two key questions posed in the survey are these:• How important is it for students from the University of Toronto undergraduate engineering program to be able to competently apply mathematics concepts from each of these areas listed?• How competent (i.e., what level of competence to you perceive) is the average student from the University of Toronto undergraduate engineering program in the following areas?The survey was administered through the Dean’s office to all faculty; an introductory
76 79 Homework 10 % (paper submission) 15 % (online submission) Quizzes (in-class) 20 % 10 % Design Project 10 % 10 % 3 Exams (including final, 55 % 55 % in-class) LearnSmart Practice n/a 10 % (online through software) Attendance 5% ---The Spring 2016 course had homework problems assigned from the course textbook and studentssubmitted each homework assignment on paper, i.e. students would solve the problems on paperand submit to the
,along with their open-ended surveys, long-term projects, and interviews and focus groups. Thedata will first be looked at across the participants views of the EQ-i 2.0 assessment, use ofreflections, and coaching as pathways to their personal and professional growth as future leadersin engineering. Next, it will be looked at in terms of the participants perceptions on how thiscourse impacted them across their personal and professional landscapes. Emotional Intelligence Assessments Students were given the EQ i 2.0 assessment at the very beginning of the course andagain at the conclusion of the course. Figure 1 captures the average of the scores prior to thecoure and then again at the end of the course.Figure 1. Pre and Post EQ-i 2.0
, materials science, and sustainable energy courses and works on gas hydrate and algal biofuel research projects with students. She is very passionate about engaging and teaching up-and-coming students about engineering, especially topics related to cleaner, low carbon energy.Prof. Judy Randi EdD, University of New Haven Judy Randi, Ed.D. is Professor of Education at the University of New Haven where she is currently teaching in the Tagliatela College of Engineering and coordinating a college-wide initiative, the Project to Integrate Technical Communication Habits (PITCH). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 A Partnership Model for Integrating Technical Communication
scalp map showing scalp distribution of power at 6 Hz, 10 Hz, and 22 Hz3. ResultsDue to both unforeseen delays and difficulties in the COVID-19 pandemic, the experiment wasshortened. This has negatively influenced the sample size of this study so that, at the time ofwriting, data from three participants have been recorded and analyzed.The experiential learning data was eliminated due to high noise. The participants were workingin a group on a hands-on rover building project, in a busy fabrication facility environment. Theamount of body movements led to poor signal quality, and it was challenging to ensure theparticipants were only performing experiential learning task at all the sessions in the busyenvironment. The average spectral power for
building blocks as a prerequisite for building agrasp of larger-scale system design issues.The authors actively seek collaborations on projects such as this. All of our designs are opensource, and we will provide full manufacturing and course materials.References[1] H. C. Powell and B. Hayt, “Developing a Low-voltage Microgrid for Experiments in Renewable Energy Distribution,” presented at the 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2018, Accessed: Feb. 01, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/developing-a-low-voltage-microgrid-for-experiments-in-renewable- energy-distribution.[2] “Power Management.” https://university.ti.com/en/faculty/teaching-materials-and- classroom-resources/ti-based-teaching-kits-for
study support this notion as only 10.0% of students’ comments noted that biology isuseful for their career.Future work on this project will involve analyzing the semantic differential scale data and alsorepeating the thematic analysis with other cohorts of students. Additional types of attitudestowards biology will also be explored, including utility value (and the other values involved withexpectancy value theory) and self-efficacy towards biology. This will be an important area toexplore because even though emotions do not seem to be the reason while anecdotallyengineering students may not be enjoying biology, these other psychological aspects couldpotentially explain this observation.References[1] I. Ajzen, "From intentions to actions: A
/pattern and vector co-relation using the problem conceptthat they have been exposed to in previous curriculum, the students are introduced to a three-dimensional problem. The three-dimensional vector is made using a glass box and tape. Fig 3: Two dimensional vector problem solved using traditional lecture slides[5]Glass boxThe glass box is made of acrylic, with the brown long diagonal the length of the 3-d vector andthe three sides of the box representing the x, y and z components. The diagonals on each plane ingreen, orange and purple color would represent accurately the projections in the x-y, y-z and x-zplanes as shown in the Fig. 3. Fig 4: 3 D vectors used in the demonstrationColor scheme for the three
and structural engineering courses at VMI and enjoys working with the students on bridge related research projects and with the ASCE student chapter.Craig N. Musselman, A & E Consulting Craig N. Musselman, P.E. is a practicing civil and environmental engineer and is the Founder and Pres- ident of CMA Engineers, a consulting engineering firm with offices in New Hampshire and Maine. He holds B.S.C.E. and M.S.C.E. degrees from the University of Massachusetts and has more than 35 years experience in the planning, design and construction administration of public works facilities. Mussel- man is a former member of the New Hampshire Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and was actively involved in the
FE exam in their senior year of college. At the UFscience and engineering library sponsored workshops, engineering students, especially womenare encouraged to take the steps to become a PE. The workshop includes information onregistering and taking the FE exam and library resources that can help students to prepare for theexam.9. Use social media for awareness building and outreach to women engineering studentsSocial engagement increases women engineering students’ motivation to continue studyingengineering. Combining engineering and community engagement produces more sociallyconscious innovators.12 Using social media to build awareness of engineering projects that havebenefited society helps motivate students, especially women, to study
assistant for the Center for Enhancement of Engineering Diversity and an advisor for international senior design projects in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Ash- ley received her MS in Mechanical Engineering, MPH in Public Health Education, and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Her research interests include broadening participation in engineering, the integration of engineering education and international development, and building capacity in low and middle income countries through inclusive technical education.Dr. Cherie D. Edwards, Virginia Tech Dr. Cherie D. Edwards is a Postdoctoral Associate in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Research and
she also serves as co-Director of the VT Engineering Communication Center (VTECC) and CATALYST Fellow at the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT). Her research interests include interdisciplinary collaboration, design education, communication studies, identity theory and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include exploring disciplines as cultures, liberatory maker spaces, and a RED grant to increase pathways in ECE for the professional formation of engineers.Steve Robert Harrison, Dept of Computer Science, Virginia Tech Steve Harrison is the Director of the Human-Centered Design Program at Virginia Tech, an associate professor of practice in Computer Science