together through a cordof nerves called corpus callosum. One half of the brain helps the other to build an even proportion ofreason and emotion [6]. A host of examples can be cited showing that many scientists develop passion inmusic, such as Einstein, Planck and Bose. Medical doctors spend pastime in painting; mathematicians andphysicists, like Bertrand Russell and Werner Heisenberg, are good writers; and wartime heroes, such asSimon Bolivar and Winston Churchill, are prolific authors. These artistic faculties are worth integrating inengineering education and in engineering practice.Arts and Aesthetics in Engineering PracticePracticing engineers in design firms are often criticized for not making much room for the artistic and theaesthetic
Paper ID #28845Small Teaching via Bloom’sDr. Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary Dr. Marjan Eggermont is a Teaching Professor and faculty member at the University of Calgary in the Mechanical and Manufacturing department of the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. She co-founded and designs ZQ, an online journal to provide a platform to showcase the nexus of science and design using case studies, news, and articles. As an instructor, she was one of the recipients of The Allan Blizzard Award, a Canadian national teaching award for collaborative projects that improve student learning in 2004. In 2005
Paper ID #12373A Robotics-Based 3D Modeling Curriculum for K-12 EducationMaria Alessandra Montironi, UC Davis Maria Alessandra Montironi is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of California Davis. Since 2013 she has been involved with the UC Davis Center for Integrated Computing and STEM Education (C-STEM). Within the Center, she is involved in developing new strategies for improving K-12 STEM Education through integration of computing, 3D modeling and robotics.Mr. Daniel S Eliahu, UC Davis C-STEM Center Danny Eliahu is an undergraduate mechanical engineering student at the University of California
now approaching theirsenior years. In this paper, we present the recent progress of our computational curriculum andfocus on the influence of the program on the performance of students in senior computationalmodeling classes and senior classes with computational modules.2 IntroductionComputational modeling of materials properties has grown increasingly important in both academiaand industry.[1] Survey data from 2009 shows that the an average of 50 % of new hires are ex-pected to have computational training experience. [1] Due to the well-known need of computa-tional skills, it is vital to provide computational training to undergraduate students in materialsscience.[1, 2] A recent study by Vieira and others[3] shows that integrating
Conforming a New Manufacturing Engineering Curriculum to the SME Four PillarsAbstractThis paper will highlight the challenges in developing a manufacturing engineering curriculumthat conforms to the SME four pillars based on the experiences of the Engineering and Design(ENGD) department at Western Washington University (WWU). These experiences are uniquein a number of ways. Foremost, this program was created by transitioning an existingManufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) program that included an option in CAD/CAM.As a result, the new program was designed to incorporate the strengths of this long establishedtechnology program. One of these is hands-on intensive lab experiences within courses thatrequire students to
STEM, both for the students andthrough the community projects that they developed. Implemented over two semesters, thecurriculum created for the STEM FHF program included an interdisciplinary Directorship team,the creation of an expansive learning community, and intentional leadership training thatincluded issues of diversity, inclusion, community engagement, project management, andleadership skills.3,4As part of the creation of the STEM FHF program, the Foundry provided a guiding framework tobetter understand how the various elements of the program could be integrated to enhancestudents’ experience through the KAP and KTP. Table 1 (column 2) illustrates how the variouselements of the Foundry were represented in the curriculum development of
first module coversMEMS / NEMS devices / sensors with applications. Module I course outcomes, lecturetopics and sample course project titles are outlined in Tables 2, 3 and 4 respectively. Table 2: Module I Course Outcomes Module I - Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: 1. Learn the features of the smart materials from nanoscale microscales [a] 2. Apply both types of materials into MEMS/NEMS [c, e] 3. Design for integrated sensor systems [c] Table 3: Module I Lecture Topics Module I - Lecture Topics No. of Lectures 1. An overview on semiconductors and nanomaterials 1 lecture 2
concept, an informed value system, a vision of a possible future, and as achallenge to business-as-usual, sustainability is complexity itself, over-determined. Evendefining it requires interdisciplinarity, and attempting to practice—to live it—in academiarequires the integration, or at least the involvement, of all parts of the college campus, a dynamicinteraction of research, operations, curriculum, and the lived experience of individuals andcommunities.46,47,48 And yet, again, failing to attempt to define for our students what we wantthem to learn about sustainability in all its complexity will only continue our students’unnecessary frustrations.Because it has taken us a few years to get our program in place, to organize previously
residential computing camp for students in grades 6-8 (entering sixth through ninth). The camp follows a project-based curriculum using entry-level Robotics Kits and is designed to integrate Art, Computer Science and Engineering, and English to foster and strengthen computational thinking and design, programming, and communication skills. Additionally, given the nature of the Internet in the 21st Century, cyber safety will be emphasized and girls will have the opportunity to learn about how computer crimes are investigated. High School Track: A 5-night residential computing camp for students in grades 9-12 (just graduating 9th to just entering 12th). The camp follows a project-based curriculum
Engineering Education at Virginia Tech with Affiliate Faculty status in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics and the Learning Sciences and Technologies at Virginia Tech. He holds degrees in Engineering Mechanics (BS, MS) and in Educational Psychology (MAEd, PhD). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Work In Progress: Toward an understanding of strategies used in open-ended programming tasksIntroductionProgramming education is an increasingly common part of first year engineering curriculum.1However, the success of these efforts are fraught with challenges, both because teachingprogramming is hard in general,2 and goals and motivations for learning
systems and machinery. Also, the immersive environment with game-likenavigation is a natural platform and an effective tool for encouraging and attracting the new generation tothe STEM field.Purpose of the StudyThis study aims to test and assess the impact of the next generation immersive virtual reality (IVR),developed by integrating several state-of-the-art technologies, on the effectiveness and quality of studentlearning of STEM content. The VR curriculum will be offered online to provide e-learning opportunity tousers from remote areas. In addition, the study will explore the appropriate balance of student control,guidance, and instructional strategies in order to develop an optimal learning environment. The workcompares and contrasts student
).This situation necessitates environmental engineers who understand transportation engineeringand transportation engineers who are familiar with the solutions for environmental engineeringissues. In this background, an undergraduate environmental engineering program can incorporatecomponents in its curriculum and research to address transportation-related environmentalproblems. This inclusion can be done in two ways: 1. Developing a transportation engineeringminor in an environmental engineering program; 2. Enhancing the existing environmentalengineering curriculum with transportation components. In addition, an EnvironmentalEngineering for Transportation certificate program can also be developed for practicingenvironmental and transportation
of the social high-speeddevelopment. In the same sense, the curriculum arrangement of engineering majors inundergraduate level practical teaching mainly consists of cognition practice, productivepractice, graduation practice, curriculum design and graduation project, among others.1 Beingthe significant component of practical teaching process carried out by engineeringuniversities, productive practice is recognized as the effective measure for consolidating anddeepening the professional basic theory, boosting engineering students’ abilities to linktheory with practice and to deal with practical problems, as well as optimizing the students’engineering practical abilities.Productive practice is a course which closely integrates classroom
educators are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and provide suggestions for integrating neuroscience content, neuroethics, andengineering design challenges. The teachers implemented the lessons in their own classroomsand then revised them based on piloting feedback before the units were published.Currently, nine teacher-authored curriculum units for secondary STEM courses are available,with more added each year. Many units utilize engaging technologies—such aselectromyographically-controlled robotic gripper hands, circuit boards, SnapCircuits, ArduinoUno rigs, and SpikerBoxes—that illustrate basic concepts of the sensorimotor feedback loop.The study of bioethics is
Paper ID #25627Developing a Studio Model Computer Curriculum for First-Year Undergrad-uate StudentsProf. Thomas E. Mertz, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus Thomas Mertz is an associate professor at Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus, in the School of Integrated Studies. He received his M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Kansas in 1981 and subsequently attended the Ph.D. program at Temple University. He has taught computer science since 1977 as well as working as an independent software developer for a variety of companies. He is currently the program option coordinator for the computer
perceived group roles in the context of first-year engineering courses, weexplored female students’ learning experience in a group project setting in this work-in-progress using Benne and Sheats’ functional roles model. Based on our qualitativedata, we found that female students performed a range of roles in the group project. Inthe dimension of task roles, female students usually took the roles of assistants, opiniongiver, coordinators and initiator-managers. In the dimension of social roles, femalesserved as harmonizers, followers or gatekeepers. As to the dimension of individual roles,some female students self-reported the feeling of being an outsider in working with aproject group. Suggestions were proposed to promote engineering curriculum
coursework, seminars and workshops that accommodate their educational, researchtraining, and career placement needs. The fellows have to attend an introductory panel discussionwith several faculty members, researchers at national lab, industry professionals, and currentgraduate students to help new fellows identify their interest.With successful completion of background knowledge and core research skill training, studentsstart working in their home institution’s research laboratories for the first year. Faculty andexternal mentors help trainees in developing his/her applied research project (i.e., thesis,dissertation or undergraduate project depending on the student’s level) that addresses asustainability priority track.3.1 Integration of
our course. Weinclude results and analysis from a student focus group, an anonymous exit survey, and includeour own observations.IntroductionIn the Fall 2011 semester when CPLDs were adopted for our introductory logic circuit course we Page 26.1252.2used an integrated approach, including the use of CAD tools and a hands-on experience with abreadboard. Our students first used discrete logic devices in two laboratory experiments and thena used CPLD module. Based on our research4 we found that in using this module, students caneasily identify the CPLD and with modest wiring they can construct circuits that they feel areboth satisfying and
Science Foundation, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics. (2013). Women, Minorities,and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering: 2013.http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/wmpd/2013/pdf/nsf13304_digest.pdf6. Schoenbach, R., Greenleaf, C., & Murphy, L. (2012). Reading for Understanding. How Reading ApprenticeshipImproves Disciplinary Learning in Secondary and College Classrooms. (Jossey-Bass) 22 – 29.7. Chen, X., Solder N. (2013). STEM Attrition: College Students’ Paths Into and Out of STEM Fields StatisticalAnalysis Report. http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2014/2014001rev.pdf8. Karp, M., Hughes, K., & O’Gara, L. (2008). An Exploration of Tinto’s Integration Framework for CommunityCollege Students. Community College Research
.). Exposure to the componentis measured by time. During the development of the fidelity checklist, the necessary timerequired for participants to gain the knowledge, skill or ability is predetermined. The actual timedevoted to the component is recorded on the checklist. Finally, the responsiveness of theaudience is also recorded. Here the evaluator is determining the audience’s engagement with thecontent (Gerstner & Finney, 2013). By assessing the training program in this way, a morethorough understanding of the program components can be assessed and the intended curriculumversus the presented curriculum can be evaluated holistically.An implementation fidelity assessment provides an environment where programmaticcomponents are articulated
” group, led by the secondauthor. The group provided a forum for brainstorming ideas and the course provided a platformfor testing these strategies. Four recommendations evolved from this effort: 1.) Education onteam function and bias in team dynamics is helpful. 2.) Teamwork skills and strategies forcollaboration and conflict resolution need to be taught. 3.) Mentoring and engaging withstudents is an important aspect of the process and can be enhanced to better serve women. 4.)Reflection and self-assessment exercises can be integrated to build self-efficacy and confidencein students. Assessment was done using data collected from mid-term evaluations, peerevaluations, self-assessment exercises, input from industry judges, and teaching evaluations
Mississippi State University, a predominately white institution, iscommitted to creating an educational environment of inclusiveness and high academic excellence.This environment is fostered to enable students to persist in the engineering curriculum, graduatewith an engineering degree, and allow for exposure to research and graduate school opportunities.By promoting a culturally diverse environment, the College of Engineering seeks to increase theparticipation of minorities and women in the field of engineering and to close the social gaps ofunderrepresented minority students. In the fall 2013 first-time incoming freshmen in engineeringconsisted of 637 students with 531 (83%) of students being White American and 87 AfricanAmerican students making up
keep your integrity? Do youcopy and cheat on homework assignments just to get through the end of the semester? Doyou fail a course and retake over the next semester/summer? Not everyone has the money,mental health, nor the support to adapt to these changes in such a short timeframe. Yethere we are as students contemplating the value of an honest education. I know I certainlydidn't pay nearly $22,000 for this semester only to be taught by a pre-recorded lecture andpowerpoints, so why should I be perfectly honest? The system is flawed currently and Icannot blame our staff for the nature of their emergency plans, after all this was veryunexpected. What we should be discussing is how we can better teach and reinforcelearning, rather than enforcing
actualtypes of cyber threat types also cannot be enumerated easily as there are a wide variety of riskfactors which are still expanding. There is an increased frequency of cyber threats in criticalinfrastructures (e.g., power grid, water utilities, and oil and gas industry) and across all applicationsectors. Further, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) expands this threat landscape toanother new level by integrating sophisticated ways (e.g., automated coding, deep fakes, socialengineering) of manipulating or exploiting humans, systems or networks. Therefore, there is anurgent need to train the next generation cybersecurity workforce by building a curriculum toaddress this skill gap in cybersecurity. A cybersecurity professional needs training
Paper ID #16344Experiences in Establishing an Outreach Program for Attracting and Retain-ing Minorities to EngineeringDr. Rocio Alba-Flores, Georgia Southern University Rocio Alba-Flores received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Tulane University. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Georgia Southern University. Her main areas of interest include control systems, robotics, digital systems, microprocessors, signal and image processing, and engineerign education.Dr. Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University Fernando Rios-Gutierrez was born in Mexico City
technology in engineering education. He has served on the ASEE Pacific Southwest Section Board of Directors since 2014, including as the PSW Section Chair for 2018-2019.Ms. Deanna Miranda BarriosMs. Cecilia Nguyen, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Assessing the influence of an online video tutorial library on undergraduate mechanical engineering studentsAbstractSince 2013, the Mechanical Engineering Department at California State Polytechnic University,Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) has created over 600 videos for its curriculum across 12 courses.These videos are available to the public as an
events and conferences, as well as at the chapterlevel. Whereas minority engineering organizations significantly support professionaldevelopment outside the classroom, some engineering programs include professionaldevelopment as part of their integrated curricula. In the right setting, practical professionalengineering skills can be taught to students[33], giving them an advantage in the workforce. Bycreating a more holistic experience of engineering education, professional development supportsgreater engagement[9], particularly for minority students who may not have had much interactionwith workers in their desired career. Professional development of both students and faculty iscrucial for the continuing success of the student[13].Financial aid
IllinoisBridge Status Survey,” 2010.[12] Gleason, Jim et al., “Integrated engineering math-based summer bridge program for studentretention,” Advances in Engineering Education, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 1–17, 6/2010.[13] Raines, Joan M, “FirstSTEP: A Preliminary Review of the Effects of a Summer BridgeProgram on Pre-College STEM Majors,” Journal of STEM Education: Innovations andResearch, vol. 13, no. 1, p. 22, 2012.[14] Matthew E Elam, Brent L Donham, and Stephanie R Solomon, “An Engineering SummerProgram for Underrepresented Students from Rural School Districts,” Journal of STEMEducation : Innovations and Research, vol. 13, no. 2, p. 35, 1/4/2012.[15] Walton, Gregory M and Cohen, Geoffrey L, “A Question of Belonging,” Journal ofPersonality and Social
interaction groups ofthinkers who have identified a social problem, analyzed its sources, and devised a solution”(p.22).”30 Coherent groups are the intellectual arm of social movements, yet there is littlescholarship on how they operate to produce new scientific knowledge and cultural change inscientific institutions.30 This paper addresses this gap in knowledge. Further, we also add to thisbody of scholarship by providing an intersectional analysis of collaboration across not justscientific disciplines but also across social identities such as race/ethnicity, gender, andsexuality.Furthermore, scholars from a range of social sciences highlight the important role of emotions inscientific knowledge production.2, 34, 30, 34 Integrating science and
) activities for institutions of higher education in Delaware, the District ofColumbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. VirginIslands [10], is also requiring universities to publish the results of licensure exams on theiruniversity websites, starting in 2017 [11]. The revision is part of MSCHE Standard II on Ethicsand Integrity [12]. These two developments in 2017 will assist researchers in engineering education as datawill become readily available to track the progress of first time exam takers and repeat examtakers.Conclusions This paper described and discussed the results of an experiment that was conducted bythe author in a course that trains mechanical engineering students to pass the