Conference Session

Design Pedagogy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elissa T. Morris, Texas A&M University; Daniel A. McAdams, Texas A&M University

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Design in Engineering Education

heavily emphasized scientific theory while abandoning engineering design and creativesynthesis 2. The hands-on training and applied learning methods of earlier engineering educationwere re-introduced to the curricula, and design became a major focus in the reform ofengineering education. The Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology 3 influenced thedevelopment of capstone design courses offered to senior-level students to meet the need ofdesign implementation in engineering curricula 4. Capstone design courses enable students tobecome familiar with the engineering design process through a class project requiring theapplication of knowledge and training received in freshman, sophomore, and junior levelcourses. While the addition of

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Case Studies in Design Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Lepe, University of California, Irvine; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine; Jacqueline L. Huynh, University of California, Irvine

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

that this was notunique to our institution. Studying the top twenty programs outlined by the U.S. News & WorldReport in 2024, courses in the aerospace engineering curricula were classified as explicitlyrequiring a CAD course or not based on publicly available course descriptions. In fact, 50% ofthe institutions involved in this search also did not include a CAD specific class in theiraerospace engineering programs.As noted by Jaeger-Helton and contributing authors, developing unique solutions such as thoseintroduced in capstone projects often requires multidisciplinary engagement that is not oftenincluded in traditional lectures or even experimental classrooms [8]. Understanding how deeplearning occurs is fundamental in addressing how

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elizabeth Freije, Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis; Marvin Louis Johnson, Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

, Architectural Technology, and a Master’s in Facility Management. His field experience includes residential and light commercial construction. He has been an architectural designer as well as superintendent for single and multi-family residential construction projects. Mr. Ray worked as an engineering design manager in the Building Components Manufacturing Industry for over fifteen years.Elizabeth Freije, Indiana University–Purdue University, Indianapolis Elizabeth Freije is Program Director and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Technology at Purdue University, Indianapolis. She received her BS in Computer Engineering Technology with a minor in Mathematics. She received her Masters in Technology at Purdue

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Jack Jennings; Vincent Wilczynski

Autocad drawings.Academy Cadets: As previously noted, the Academy cadets were seniors in either theManagement or Mechanical Engineering major, all of whom received academic credit for theirinvolvement. For the five Mechanical Engineering majors, this project represented their capstone Page 6.646.2design project.Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & ExpositionCopyright 2001, American Society for Engineering EducationExternal Agents: The initial external agent was the faculty and staff at the Academy. Otherexternal agents who later assisted the Team included various high school faculty members

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part Three

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Collins, J.P. Morgan Chase; Gerard Lennon, Lehigh University; John Ochs, Lehigh University; Richard Weisman, Lehigh University; Vincent Munley, Lehigh University; Joseph Sterrett, Lehigh University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2008-1253: A DECADE OF UNIVERSITY SPORTS FACILITY DESIGNCOURSESMichael Collins, J.P. Morgan Chase Michael G. Collins is a first-year analyst in J.P. Morgan Chase’s Management Services Program where he will rotate between 4 different branches of the bank. He is a January 2008 graduate of Lehigh University earning both a B.S. in the Integrated Business and Engineering Honors program as well as a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. Michael has participated in 3 different courses at Lehigh which utilized a project-based curriculum to partner students with outside clients. In the Integrated Business and Engineering Capstone Project he worked with Online Staffing Solutions of Allentown, PA

Conference Session

Engineering Courses for Non-engineers

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Gustafson; Bruce Trott, Ohio State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

, transportation, andconstruction. This course is intended for non-engineering students who want to better understandhow technology impacts their lives.ISE 504 (3) Engineering Economic Analysis -- Economic analysis of engineering projects andmethods of operation; the analysis of public investments, and introduction to analysis ofengineering decisions. Prereq: 3rd yr standing or concur with 500 or written permission ofinstructor.ENG 581 (4, repeatable to 8) Engineering Capstone Collaboration -- This is a new course beingdeveloped. It is anticipated that students enrolled in this course will contract to collaborate withan existing capstone design team (within any program of the College expressing willingness tocollaborate). The students will be expected to

Conference Session

Information Literacy Integration and Assessment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara MacAlpine, Trinity University; Mahbub Uddin, Trinity University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

project. The second semester freshman design course continues theintroduction to engineering design concepts with another interactive team-oriented designproject. Examples of freshman design projects include designing, building, testing and analyzingthe performance of a wooden truss; designing, building and testing a water balloon launcher, etc.Freshman design courses are followed by one-credit-hour mini capstone design projects in thesophomore and junior years. The sophomore design projects continues the development ofstudents’ design skills through a project with an emphasis on health and safety,manufacturability, sustainability, and economic, environmental, social, political and ethicaldesign constraints.The first design course in the junior

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University; Matt Parkinson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Yoke-San Wong, National University of Singapore; Brian D. Jensen, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Gregory M. Roach, Brigham Young University, Idaho

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International

a lessresource-intensive manner. One benefit of the collaboration is the expansion to these non-travelexperiences. For example, activities in the summer program have extended to coursecollaborations during the academic year. Senior-level (i.e., “capstone”) design teams from thethree principal universities have collaborated on projects during the academic year. These joint-projects face all the challenges of typical capstone projects with the additional logistical andcultural issues of international collaboration. They are an excellent opportunity for our students.The institutions have also benefitted from first-hand experience with new programs. Forexample, the experiences at NUS with the development of their design-based curriculum

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth M. Bryden; Donald R. Flugrad

required sophomore design course. The course providesengineering design experience that encompasses the full range of the design process includingconstruction of a working prototype of the final design. There are three major goals of thecourse:1) To give faculty an opportunity to interact with mechanical engineering students earlier in the curriculum.2) To prepare and motivate students to later take technical courses in mechanical engineering.3) To provide a bridge between the introductory design course of the freshman year and the capstone design course of the senior year.Additionally, several other ABET Engineering Criteria 2000 goals were identified as courseobjectives. These included introducing students to professional practice

Collection

2008 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

composition Sustainability into A Chemical in project-oriented Software Engineering Senior Capstone Design Engineering classes Course • Keith Curtis, Training the Renaissance • Christine Pauken, Engineering Engineer of 2025 Perspectives on Biological Systems: A • Jiancheng Liu, et al., Enhancing Course for all Engineering Students Machine Design Course through • Thomas N. Duening, Enterprise Systems Introducing Design and Analysis Innovation & Management (ESIM):A Projects New Engineering Masters

Conference Session

Engineering in the Middle Grades

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roy McGrann, State University of New York, Binghamton; Wayne Jones, State University of New York, Binghamton; Susannah Gal, State University of New York, Binghamton; Andy Cavagnetto, State University of New York, Binghamton; Dan Brennan, Broome Community College - SUNY; Thomas O'Brien, State University of New York, Binghamton

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

fieldtrips and guest speakers related to the contentarea instruction. Examples of fieldtrips from the pilot program include: a solar installationcompany, Broome County landfill, BU Nature Preserve and Recycling Centers, BAE Systems,and a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority “Energy Bike.” Sessions on days 2-9 and on the morning of day 10 are devoted to student team projectwork. The team projects serve as the capstone research experience of the Go Green Institute.Working in groups of four, students explore student-selected projects focused around the issue ofenvironmental sustainability. Each group has a Go Green Institute staff mentor. Projects selected by students during the summer 2008 pilot program included: How

Conference Session

Making Students Aware of Their World: Five Perspectives

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cherrice Traver, Union College; Douglass Klein, Union College; Borjana Mikic, Smith College; Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Steven B. Shooter, Bucknell University; Ari W. Epstein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David Gillette, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

brought together academic leaders and scholars from both engineering and theliberal arts to explore models for integrating engineering and the traditional liberal arts.The examples presented are grouped into five different aspects of undergraduate engineeringeducation, addressing different phases of students’ progress, recognizing that fosteringinnovation must be a continuous process: 1. Projects that focus on first year or introductory material 2. Projects that focus on core engineering courses 3. Projects that focus on capstone and extra-curricular experiences 4. Projects that span the curriculum 5. Faculty professional development to support projectsThe paper also reviews research results linking innovative capacity to the

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Goebel, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Harry Petersen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; William Peterson, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

the delivery of onlinecurriculum and services. The Minnesota State University System consists of 33 state universities,community colleges, technical colleges and combined community and technical colleges locatedon 53 campuses. The system serves approximately 235,000 students annually in credit-basedcourses and another 130,000 in non-credit courses. A primary vehicle for the state universitysystem’s online entity support is largely demonstrated through seed grants for online course orprogram development. As pedagogically necessary, portions of the online program or coursewere able to be customized to use applied activities such as a course cohort activity. For thedepartment courses either a capstone project or a lab experience were integrated

Conference Session

ENT Division Technical Session: Assessment Tools and Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Laine E. Rumreich, Ohio State University; Faith Logan, Ohio State University; Zachary Dix, Ohio State University; Nicholas Rees Sattele, Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., Ohio State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

questions for this project: 1. How consistent are the three EM frameworks, measured through the similarity of results when used to analyze EM engineering courses? 2. How clear are the three EM frameworks, measured by challenges identified when attempting to utilize ambiguous or overly-specific EM learning objectives when measuring the EM content of courses?To answer these questions, three curricula were identified: first-year engineering laboratorycoursework, a third-year technical project designed with EM in mind, and a multidisciplinarysenior capstone course. These courses were chosen to span the entire career of an engineeringstudent, from first-year to senior capstone, to give a more complete dataset. Each curriculumthen

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Wells, North Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

real industrial constraints, often interactive with a corporate sponsor. Students are challenged to design effective and efficient part manufacturing methods and complete production systems for commercial and industrial products. The common theme for students is mastering process and system design procedures that are applicable to any product in any industry. Graduates have been successful in manufacturing en- terprises that produce virtually every type of product–literally, from spacecraft to foodstuffs. Dr. Wells also leads innovation teams in two engineering venues: product realization capstone projects and a unique multidisciplinary undergraduate discovery-learning course. Dr. Wells’ active research lies in

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 6: Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mirit Shamir, Kansas State University; Jonathan Aguilar, Kansas State University; Rebecca Cors, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Ryan Robert Hansen, Kansas State University; Nathan P. Hendricks, Kansas State University; Gaea A. Hock; Stacy L. Hutchinson, Kansas State University; Prathap Parameswaran, Kansas State University; Matthew R. Sanderson; Melanie Derby, Kansas State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

potential vocational pathways, includinggovernment, academia, and industry.The NRT program at our university includes educational and experiential components. Thesecomponents are field experiences, policy experiences at the state capital, applied course work,interdisciplinary research, faculty and peer mentoring, professional development, and periodicassessment of these components. The NRT organized three courses: a one-credit hour cross-listed course called Integrated FEW Systems, a two-credit hour cross-listed NRT Capstone, and a0-credit NRT Seminar. In the Integrated FEW Systems course, students were introduced tosystems thinking, with specific application to the FEW nexus in South West Kansas. The NRTCapstone is a project-based course that

Conference Session

Sustainability and Engineering Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Thorn, Rochester Institute of Technology; Andres Carrano, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Environmental Engineering

forboth departments.7.5 Capstone Project or ThesisFor each program there is a required summary capstone experience. For the Applications ofSustainable Engineering capstone project (for M.Eng. students, 4 credit hours), students areexpected to develop a design or an implementation with applications in sustainability.Comprehensive assessments of such developments are anticipated. In the thesis (for M.S.students, 9 credit hours), students are expected to engage in a novel research problem. Aformal written thesis and oral defense before a faculty committee are required.8. SummaryAt the KGCOE, student interest has motivated a number of developments with respect to thediscipline of sustainable engineering. These developments include • expanded

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elise Barrella P.E., Wake Forest University ; Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Robin Anderson, James Madison University; Charles McDonald Cowan II, Wake Forest University; Justyn Daniel Girdner, James Madison University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

dimensionsBonus Category (consider project holistically)X1. Uses and/or creates innovation(s) in its specific field to achieve sustainabilityX2. Worked with experts from other disciplines to enhance process or final designThe rubric has been tested with students and their projects in order to iteratively completesubstantive validation and begin structural validation of the Sustainable Design construct,following the Benson model [2]. The first structural study was conducted in Spring 2018 with 51engineering student users for formative assessment of their preliminary capstone project work. Inaddition to individually scoring their projects, students also worked with their capstoneteammates to arrive at consensus scores for each criterion and provide

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

andinterestingly enough how student-designed experiments can be deployed into other courses forre-use. Page 13.905.3MARATHON StructureIn most undergraduate engineering and technology curricula, design and research experiences aredelayed until the capstone/senior design project. This prevailing approach does not properlyprepare students for the creative rigors of design-level activity. Typical laboratories precedingthe capstone experience consist of a set of exercises with largely pre-set experimental set ups andinstructions. Detailed procedures are provided and expected to be followed; outcomes are largelypre-determined with written reports detailing the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Norb Delatte

). Page 8.400.7Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & ExpositionCopyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education Figure 7: The faculty workshop pageThe workshop outline is as follows: • Introduction • Sources for case materials • Engineering Mechanics cases • Structural Engineering cases • Other CE courses • Ethics, Professional Issues, and Capstone Design • Forensic engineering courses • Group discussion and brainstormingSeveral colleagues from the ASCE TCFE Education Committee – Kevin Rens, PaulBosela, Ken Carper, and Oswald Rendon-Herrero – will assist in the workshop asinstructors.Future ActivitiesThis is a “proof-of-concept” project

Conference Session

Assessment in BME Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Gassert

.2This was also the practice at MSOE and remains the practice for all engineering programs atMSOE except for BE. The BE faculty concluded that design cannot be taught in just one year.Learning design takes practice and time. As a result, in 1992, the MSOE faculty introduced a BEcurriculum that included a four-year capstone project.3 The BE faculty believe that the four-year design process is important for two reasons.First it gave students time to learn and understand the importance of the design process.Secondly, it provides a valuable assessment tool whereby the BE faculty can assess studentlearning not only for design but also for other curriculum outcomes.3 The roll of the capstonedesign course for assessment and continuous quality

Conference Session

Impact of COVID-19 on Design Education 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kevin Schmaltz, Western Kentucky University; H. Joel Lenoir, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #33239Delivering Meaningful Design-and-Build Experiences to M.E. UnderclassStudents in the Age of COVID-19 and BeyondDr. Kevin Schmaltz, Western Kentucky University Kevin Schmaltz has been at Western Kentucky University for eighteen years, previously serving as the Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Lake Superior State University. Before entering the academic world, he was a project engineer for Shell Oil responsible for the design and installation of oil and gas production facilities for offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. He has a combined 31 years of experience as an engineer in industry and in

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Computer Engineering Technology

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ming-Sung Koh; Mick Brzoska; William Loendorf

department utilizes multi-disciplinary, problem-oriented team projects. This approach allows students from differentprograms and departments to work together on projects that simulate real working scenarios.Group projects and assignments stressed throughout the program culminate with a team seniorproject and a capstone design class.Direct involvement of industry. Industrial representatives are given the opportunity to provideinput into curriculum, laboratory refinements and to identify skill sets required in the SET workenvironment through the advisory broad. These relationships have helped identify a series ofindustry related problems that exemplify current and cutting-edge trends and related workforcepreparation needs that have been addressed in

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Peter Golding P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Scott A. Starks P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Roger V. Gonzalez P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso; David G. Novick, University of Texas at El Paso; Cole Hatfield Joslyn, University of Texas at El Paso

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. Fiveyears of implementation and continuous quality improvement following the inaugurationculminated with ABET accreditation in summer 2020. The degree plan features a four-year spiral curriculum. There is an iterative revisiting ofengineering topics, innovation and entrepreneurship subjects, business acumen, and leadershipengineering themes throughout the courses. The first year introduces core concepts in design,innovation, and entrepreneurship, the second year brings engineering modeling and simulations,and measurements to incorporate technical engineering practices, the third year focuses onentrepreneurship, people, and products, and the capstone year drives innovation in practice,through culminating team-driven projects. The

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 2 Slot 5 Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 CoNECD

Authors

Claudio Freitas, Purdue University; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

displacement contexts, such as refugee camps. Theoverall goal of this course was to prepare students to solve problems using engineering designeffectively. The LED course targeted the following learning objectives: 1) using a systematicproblem-solving method to identify, evaluate, and scope an engineering problem; 2) applying theengineering design process to generate ideas, critically evaluate and develop evidence-basedsolutions; 3) fostering the growth of reflective individuals and empower their social agency, and4) discussing and practicing professional competencies. Students develop a capstone projectwhere they applied the theoretical concepts learned in the course throughout the course. Thiscapstone project is an important component of our

Conference Session

Implementing the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge into Courses and Curricula

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norb Delatte, Cleveland State University; Paul Bosela, Cleveland State University; Kevin Rens, University of Colorado-Denver; Kenneth Carper, Washington State University; Kevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. Lessons learned from failures have substantiallyaffected civil engineering practice. For the student, study of these cases can help place designand analysis procedures into historical context and reinforce the necessity of life-long learning.Three approaches for bringing forensics and failure case studies into the civil engineeringcurriculum are possible. These are stand-alone forensic engineering or failure case studycourses, capstone design projects, and integration of case studies into the curriculum. The ASCETCFE Education Committee held four annual one-day workshops in Birmingham, Alabama andin Cleveland, Ohio for a total of approximately 75 engineering educators. The participantsestimated that over 135 courses and nearly 4,000 students

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Chance, Technological University Dublin & University College London; Barry McAuley, Technological University Dublin

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

andmultidisciplinary coordination contexts. Students in our BSc (Honours) BIM program, as a resultof our masters, have a scaffolded pathway leading to a level 9 qualification in BIM.The BSc (Honours) and MSc programs require students to conduct research in the form of adissertation and capstone project, respectively. The significant collection of documents producedby students and teachers in these programs includes BIM-focused conference publications,industry reports, and research thesis papers published at the BSc (honours), Master’s, and Ph.D.levels.BSc research at TU Dublin typically provides a synthesis of existing publications on a topic ofrelevance in Ireland. The final output is a research paper to a “starter” conference paper standard.The MSc capstone

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Phyllis Beck, Mississippi State University; Alexis P. Nordin, Mississippi State University

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

the spoken explanations provided by a student. Therefore, I taught students that the design of slides accompanying a presentation of a capstone design project should embrace the following principles: • Summarize: Recognize the audience cannot digest complex visual information while listening to a student's verbal explanation; keep the slides focused on high- level approaches, not on formulas, source code, or low-level implementation details. • Simplify: Use a small number of phrases for text; use one or two images that convey high-level concepts. • Visualize: Incorporate clean, focused visual information in the form of diagrams

Conference Session

Stakeholder Perspectives on Community Engagement in Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kurt Paterson P.E., Michigan Technological University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; John J. Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Nathan E. Canney, University of Colorado Boulder

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Community Engagement Division

practices, benefits, andchallenges of engaging in Learning Through Service (LTS) activities, with a focus on theengineering faculty perspective. LTS in engineering typically takes two forms: (1) course-basedservice-learning (SL) projects for real communities or individuals (such as assistive technologydevices), and (2) service projects conducted via extracurricular activities such as EngineersWithout Borders (EWB). Studying both of these distinct but related activities was of interestsince extracurricular service activities such as EWB projects have sometimes moved intoengineering courses such as capstone design. The group of engineering faculty and LTSresearchers first described what excited them about LTS. Then the group shared ideas on

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lei Miao, Middle Tennessee State Univ.; Cen Li, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

peers, the students had the opportunity to develop peer support and stronger interests and motivations for learning. Note that in addition to gaining technical knowledge, the students also learned team collaboration, which is essential not only in course and capstone projects, but also in their future career.(3) Hands-on and real-world oriented: The summer program encouraged the students to solve problems that are practical, meaningful, and with real-world implications. With the help of the faculty mentors, the students had the chance to tinker and dabble various prototypes until the perfection of the final product is reached.(4) It was offered online instead of face-to-face: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our campus was