by the introduction of the RFP. The immediate objectiveof the company is to develop the best conceptual plan possible for the project. A“competition” is set up, with the junior engineers assigned to teams by senior engineers.These initial planning teams are grouped to provide “evenly” distributed attributes suchas leadership, technical ability, and communication expertise by faculty using an informalprocess, rather than a formal team formation strategy such as “MBTI” indicators3.Typically, close friends or known study partners are split during this phase of the course.These planning teams are charged with developing the following: a conceptual design plan which addresses the RFP components a firm name and logo a poster
(1), 21-51.3. Fairweather, J. (2008). Linking evidence and promising practices in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) undergraduate education. A Status Report for The National Academies National Research Council Board of Science Education.4. Linenberger, K., Slade, M.C., Addis, E.A., Elliott, E.R., Mynhardt, G., & Raker, J.R. (2014). Training the foot soldiers of inquiry: Development and evaluation of a graduate teaching assistant learning community. Journal of College Science Teaching, 44(1), 97-107.5. Bohrer, K., Ferrier, A., Johnson, D., & Miller, K. (2007). TA training workshops. In K.L. Chase (Ed.), Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE) Proceedings, 29, 67
Paper ID #39604Team dynamics and cultural competency in a first-year engineeringclassroomDr. Jutshi Agarwal, University of Cincinnati Jutshi Agarwal is a Post Doctoral Fellow with the Department of Engineering and Computng Education at the University of Cincinnati. She has a Doctoral degrree in Engineering Education and a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from University of Cincinnati, and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from SRM University, India. Her research areas of interest are graduate student professional development for a career in academia, preparing future faculty, and using AI tools to solve
covers basic RF design to broadband device and system design. Boththeoretical concepts and practical laboratory experience span RF/microwave measurement theoryand techniques to 10’s of GHz. SystemVue is also used by multiple teams within the GeorgiaElectronic Design Center (GEDC) which is a cross-disciplinary electronics and photonicsresearch center with more than 15 active faculty and over 100 graduate and undergraduatestudents. SystemVue enables the researchers to explore architectures and algorithms for a widevariety of communications systems including wireless and optical links which include RF,Optical and DSP subsystems. Research efforts have application in both commercial and defensesystems.As the largest electrical engineering program in
problem-solving mission of the class, it was important for us to emphasize thatthe procedural component of a measurement project serves the user’s thinking process, but is notthe learning goal of the project. This approach was developed intuitively, but we found that italigns nicely with the refinements offered by recent research on teaching and learning in thesciences.All lab instructors are aware of the impact Graduate Teaching Assistants can have on students’motivation and learning, and Velasco’s argument for training the teaching staff to engage withstudents reinforces our approach to the important role TAs play [4] in student learning.Specifically, lab staff, usually TAs, is best positioned to interact with students at critical projectpoints
at the University of Florida. Her interests are polymer chemistry, additive manufacturing, and data analytics.Katherine Miller, University of Florida Katherine Miller is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s of Science in Materials Science and Engineering. She is a content and format reviewer for EQuIPD Data Science and AI curriculum. Her other research is in biomaterials, focusing on naturally derived hydrogels under Dr. Josephine Allen at the University of Florida. Her interests are additive manufacturing, STEM education, and remote sensing of hazardous materials. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Developing an AI and Engineering Design
advanced manufacturing; silicon micro-fabrication; micro- electromechanical Systems (MEMS); and electronic and MEMS Packaging. He has authored over 85 technical publications, book chapter, and is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Engineering Education, and Phi Kappa Phi. Dr. Mian is a recipient of MSU Presi- dent’s Pure Gold Award (2012), ASEE Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Best Paper Award (ASEE Conference 2011), IMAPS Conference Best Paper Award (1999), and Graduate Research Forum Award (1998). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017
: 2000,” pp. 84, Table 116. 7 A. Scott, G. Steyn, A. Geuna, S. Brusoni, W. E. Steinmeuller, “The Economics Returns of Basic Research and the Benefits of University-Industry Relationships,” Science and Technology Policy Research, Brighton: University of Sussex, 2001. 8 “Social Rate of Return” is defined in C. I. Jones and J. C. Williams, “Measuring the Social Return to R&D,” Working paper 97002, Stanford University Department of Economics, 1997. 9 W. M. Ayers, “MIT: the impact of innovation,” Boston, MA: Bank Boston, 2002. 10 US Commission on National Security, “Road Map for National Security: Imperative for Change,” Washington, DC, US Commission on National Security, 2001. 11 National Science Board, “Science and Engineering
ethical responsibility;5. Students are able to engage in life-long learning necessary to advance professionally through continuing education and training;6. Students can succeed in graduate studies in mechanical engineering or a related field if pursued.Some of these objectives may be emphasized to different degrees depending on the program,for example, the importance in an undergraduate program to prepare its undergraduate studentsfor graduate study. However, all of these qualities are obviously desirable for graduating studentengineers to have. The authors will first examine current practices that may be helpful orproblematic for achieving these educational objectives. Potential solutions will be presentedwith each identified problem.In
multiple identities in the current culture of engineering. Dina has won several awards including the 2022-2023 Outstanding Research Pub- lication Award by the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Division I, 2018 ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Best Diversity Paper Award, 2019 College of Engineering Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award and the Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) Distinguished Scholar Award. Dina’s dissertation proposal was selected as part of the top 3 in the 2018 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Division D In-Progress Research Gala. Dina was a 2016 recipient of the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship and an
].Many articles have appeared on the practical aspects of design and content of online libraryinstructional material. Blummer wrote a literature review on best practices for creating an onlinetutorial [14]. Other studies include best practices for streaming desktop capture [15]; thecreation of a multimedia tutorial [16]; creating an adaptable module for an LMS [5]; updating andscaling content [17]; incorporating informational media into a web based information literacytutorial [18]; incorporating student feedback to enhance design and updates [19]; designing aninteractive online module based on pedagogical best practices [20]; and delivering informationusing available technologies [21].Several authors, including Henrich and Lowe have mentioned
. 28th Annual (Vol. 3, pp. 1133–1138). IEEE.Guglielmino, L. M. (1991). Developing self-directed learners: Why and how. Changing Schools, 19 (2), 6-7 &11.Mabrouk, P. A., & Peters, K. (2000). Student perspectives on undergraduate research (UR) experiences in chemistry and biology. CUR Quarterly, 21(1), 25–33.Porter, L. A. (2017). High-impact practices in materials science education: Student research internships leading to pedagogical innovation in STEM laboratory learning activities. MRS Advances. doi:10.1557/adv.2017.106 7Russell, S. H., Hancock, M. P., McCullough, J., Roessner, J. D., & Storey, C. (2005). Evaluation of NSF support for undergraduate
carryout research and assistance to institutions and universities in developing thecompetency based curriculum for engineering courses at various levels viz, Diploma,Degree and Post Graduate. The use of Information Communication Technology in the teaching learningprocess is promoted in India through a nationally coordinated project – National Projecton Technology Enhanced Learning. As part of this project, e-contents are developed forvarious courses and virtual laboratories are being established across the country. This paper discusses the above and similar practices in achieving qualityeducation in India and the areas of mutual collaboration with other countries
Design for the Class Project An undergraduate research assistant working with the principal investigator uses theFused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology to conduct a preliminary study on therepeatability performance using PLA and ABS plastic filaments for two types of 3D printers.ABS and PLA filaments are widely used today in both education and industry. However, eachfilament has its strength and weakness, including stiffness, durability, chemical resistance, andheat resistance. Although PLA filament is one of the most accessible materials, it only fits intohobbyist applications due to its poor heat and chemical resistance. On the other hand, ABSfilament is lighter and more durable [15]. It is used in more practical applications
foster life-long learning The program supports the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)Criterion 3 – Program Outcomes and Assessment. According to ABET, engineering programsmust demonstrate that their graduate have:(a) ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering(b) ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data(c) ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs(d) ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams(e) ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(f) understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g) ability to communicate effectively(h) broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
students to interact directly with high schoolteachers and assist in designing research-focused curriculum to motivate and excite students into pursuingSTEM careers. A multi-level mentoring experience was created by pairing the RET participants with theREU students, faculty mentors and graduate students. RET participants joined 4 weeks before the end ofthe program. RET welcoming events were added to foster inclusion into the research environment. Onesuch event, REU science chalk talks, enabled both groups to ask and answer questions, creating a uniquebond. Teachers were learning from the REU students which reinvigorated learning and teachingexperiences for all. The program achieved its overarching goals with noticed improved mentoring
engineering postdoctoral appointments influence postdoctoral scholars’ view of the professoriate? 2. How does the view of the professoriate influence postdoctoral scholars’ career decision-making process?Literature ReviewA postdoctoral appointment is evolving into an important stepping stone to entering theengineering professoriate because it affords doctoral graduates with advanced preparation toassume the research, teaching, and service responsibilities of a tenure-track faculty member(Andalib et al., 2018; Main & Wang, 2019). Research has demonstrated that postdoctoralappointments are exceptionally advantageous for URMs and women, as their enhanced trainingleads them to be more competitive in the professoriate job
a practicing systemsengineer, Lisa Guerra, to UT Austin to assess the possibility of introducing SystemsEngineering(SE) into both graduate and undergraduate engineering curricula. The NASAengineer developed learning modules for a three semester-credit-hour introduction to systemsengineering course. A significant number of the modules were included in the fall 2007capstone spacecraft-mission design course. The results were less than optimal. The addition ofthe SE modules to the design requirements overloaded the students. The resulting designs werebetter structured from a SE point of view, but most were technically less mature than before.The decision was made to offer the three semester-credit-hour SE course as an elective in spring2008 and
Page 14.1006.2process. For universities with graduate programs and significant research endeavors, seniorcapstone topics can often be identified as those that, although have merit, are perhaps not largeenough in scope for a graduate student. Regardless the size of a school’s research activities,local industries can be a wonderful source of design topics. It’s a win-win situation since youcan get a terrific topic for your students and they can get free engineering; but sometimes it canbe difficult for a faculty member to meet these engineers and tap their design problems,especially if the faculty member is new to the area.Perhaps the best way to contact the industries is through the program advisory boards, butbeyond that it definitely requires
the Electrophoresis.Mrs. Olivia Reynolds, Washington State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Paper ID #30913 Second year chemical engineering doctoral student pursuing research on the development and dissem- ination of low-cost, hands-on learning modules displaying heat and mass transfer concepts in a highly visual, interactive format. Graduated from Washington State University with a B.S. degree in chemical engineering in 2017 and with an M.S. degree in chemical engineering in 2018.Katelyn Dahlke, University of Wisconsin - Madison Katelyn Dahlke received her B.S. in
for enabling student and team reflection, particularly at the end of a capstonedesign experience. The purpose of the study was threefold: (1) to determine if a transferreflection activity and map and associated analyses are a useful ways to facilitate reflection aboutlearning/transfer, (2) to identify perceived knowledge and skills transferred from a capstonecourse, and (3) to determine how feedback about transfer can be used to improve capstoneeducation. The study used a qualitative research design to explore the impact of transferactivities on students in the capstone course. Consistent with the qualitative methods, researchparticipants were chosen using purposeful sampling. Johnson and Christianson27 definepurposeful or purpose sampling as
explore the effects on learning outcomes of various game design elements,personalized learning pathways, and long-term interactions with DGBL. The continuation ofthis work for this project will also investigate how certain factors influenced the magnitude ofDGBL effects. These included the type of game (e.g., immersive simulations vs. quiz-basedgames), duration of exposure, and learner characteristics (e.g., prior knowledge and degreelevel). Moreover, we will measure how the impact of DGBL varied across differentengineering domains. DGBL appears to hold promise as a pedagogical tool that bridgestheory and practice in engineering education. By situating new findings within the context ofprior research, this meta-analysis contributes to evidence
spend most of their timein their departments as they take classes, attend seminars, conduct research, and interactinformally with department faculty, staff, and other graduate students, the climate theyexperience and the support they receive can have a major impact on their success. In addition,changes in a department can last well beyond the end of a grant. When interventions addressstudents directly, once they graduate there may be no lasting changes that result from theprogram. On the other hand, when faculty attitudes and mentoring practices change, the changescan last and continue to help students succeed long after the grant expires (robust design).In this paper, we describe the baseline surveys and the results from their administration
Paper ID #213292018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Social Enterprise Model for a Multi-Institutional Mentoring Network for Womenin STEMDr. Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College Dr. Sara A. Atwood is an Associate Professor and Chair of Engineering at Elizabethtown College in Penn- sylvania. She holds a BA and MS from Dartmouth College, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Atwood’s research interests are in creativity, engineering design, first-generation and low-income students, internship
capstone design. His research interests include evaluating conceptual knowledge, mis- conceptions and technologies to promote conceptual change. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory and a Chemistry Concept Inventory for assessing conceptual knowledge and change for intro- ductory materials science and chemistry classes. He is currently conducting research on NSF projects in two areas. One is studying how strategies of engagement and feedback with support from internet tools and resources affect conceptual change and associated impact on students’ attitude, achievement, and per- sistence. The other is on the factors that promote persistence and success in retention of undergraduate students in engineering
studyunderscores the need for context-specific ethics guidelines and safety champions to improveengineering education. Future research should aim to develop these guidelines and best practicesthrough workshops [8].MethodologyThe survey methodology for this study employed a mixed-methods approach, combiningquantitative and qualitative questions to capture a comprehensive understanding of engineeringfaculty perceptions and use of generative AI tools. A structured survey was developed anddistributed directly to engineering faculty teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels atKennesaw State University. The survey included closed-ended questions to gather quantitativedata on AI adoption rates, frequency of use, tasks performed, and perceived impact on
: Utilizing the information, I worked with ChatGPT to draft a comprehensive charter. This included defining the scope of the program, outlining the roles of ambassadors, and establishing guidelines for operations and decision-making processes.b. Formulating the Pledge: Ideation: I sought ChatGPT's assistance in brainstorming ideas for a pledge that would resonate with the ambassadors. The focus was on commitment to cybersecurity best practices, ethical behavior, and continuous learning. Drafting the Pledge: ChatGPT helped in drafting a concise and impactful pledge, ensuring it encapsulated the core values and responsibilities of the ambassadors.c. Guidelines for Starting a Chapter: Framework Development: ChatGPT provided a step-by
fourundergraduate years that students typically use the space.2.3.3 Research and OutreachMany undergraduate and graduate research assistants utilize the Design Studio to support theirwork. We have a strong summer undergraduate research program and summer engineeringinternship program for high school students, and many of these students call the Design Studiohome. The Design Studio is also home to past, present, and pending NSF-funded ResearchExperience for Teachers (RET) and Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs,and allows the department to easily host first year graduate students before their alignment with alab and advisor.2.4 Intellectual PropertyAccording to the University of Delaware Policies and Procedures Manual [5]: “It is
graduate research assistant. He later worked at Haliburton Energy Services and worked at the Houston Independent School district as an APcalculus, Precalculus, and College Prep. Math instructor till 2019. From 2020 to the present, he is a Ph. D student at Prairie View A&M University/Electrical and Computer Engineering Department where works as a research assistant at the Center for Advancing Innovation in Smart Micro- grid. His main research interests are sustainable power and energy systems, microgrids, power electronics and motor drives, digital methods for measurements control systems, and digital signal processing.Samir Abood, Prairie View A & M University/ Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
framework We approached the stories using an interpretive lens. Therefore, this work is grounded inpostmodernism as we represented stories beyond traditional norms of dissemination. We added somelayers to complete the narratives without changing the actual stories. Based on the experiences ofmarginalization common to Black students navigating engineering, this project is theoretically framed inCritical Race and Role Strain Theories. Critical Race Theory (CRT) provides a framework forchallenging the ways in which race and racism implicitly and explicitly impact social structures, practices,and discourses; it has also been used to understand the experiences of Black graduate students navigatingengineering environments (Crenshaw, 1991; Ladson