Michigan University Edmund Tsang is Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Assessment. He received a B.S. with distinction in Mechanical Engineering from University of Nebraska and a Ph.D. in Metallurgy from Iowa State University. Dr. Tsang’s current professional interests include integrating service-learning into engineering, social entrepreneurship, and student success and retention. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 An analysis of factors affecting student performance in a Statics courseAbstractAt Western Michigan University (WMU) in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the historical passing rate ofstudents in Statics has been low. It is a
in Puerto Rico. Her primary research interests include investigating students’ understanding of difficult concepts in en- gineering sciences, especially for underrepresented populations. She also works in the development and evaluation of various engineering curriculum and courses at UPRM applying the outcome-based educa- tional framework.Dr. Nayda G. Santiago, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Nayda G. Santiago is professor at the Electrical and Computer Engineering department, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus (UPRM) where she teaches the Capstone Course in Computer Engineer- ing. She received an BS in EE from the University of PR, Mayaguez in 1989, a MEng in EE from Cornell University in
Paper ID #28296Implementing Competency-Based Assessment in an UndergraduateThermodynamics CourseDr. Nicole Okamoto, San Jose State University Nicole Okamoto is professor and chair of Mechanical Engineering at San Jose State University. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research areas are thermal system modelling and thermal management of electronics. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the thermal sciences at SJSU and has been heavily involved with assessment and curriculum development for more than a decade. c American Society for Engineering
were unanimous intheir belief that an appreciation and understanding of the historic role of engineering in societywould produce better engineers. They reiterated the interest in a course covering all fields ofengineering and technology, which they felt would be particularly useful for first-yearengineering students. They also reiterated the concern that a course offered by a singleassociation might be biased towards that association’s fields of interest.At the same time, they were sanguine about student interest in history, and suggested that such acourse should be required, but there is no longer any space in the curriculum. Having such acourse also fulfill the university’s general education requirement was proposed as a solution.On the
throughout the year. Successes and challenges of using thesis workas a teaching methodology for education in renewable energy will be discussed.IntroductionPenn State Erie, The Behrend College offers an honors program (called the Schreyer Honorsprogram) to those students who possess high academic ability and the desire to pursue research-oriented work within their curriculum. Students are required to take 14 semester credits ofhonors classes as well as write a thesis. Honors classes are either offered within the schedule, orstudents perform additional relevant work within a non-honors class to satisfy the honors creditrequirement.One student in electrical engineering technology (EET) was accepted into the honors program atthe beginning of his junior
An Experimental Course for First-Year Students: Leadership in Engineering Mary E. Goodwin Iowa State UniversityAbstractA first-year leadership course was created for engineering students. The purpose of the class wasto develop stronger leadership skills in undergraduate engineering students early on in theircollege career. This was done by actively engaging students in leadership activities that gaveopportunities for practicing skills while also providing classroom instruction on leadershiptheories, issues, and concepts. Industry has expressed a need for graduating engineering studentsto have stronger leadership
Session No # 2151 THE “NATURAL HOUSE” PROJECT: AN EXPERIMENT IN LEARNING BY DOING Ali Uddin Ansari, Ishrat Meera Mirzana Mechanical Engineering Department Muffakham Jah College of Engineering & Technology Hyderabad, IndiaAbstractThe “Natural House”, a design and construction project of Centre for EnvironmentalStudies & Socioresponsive Engineering (CESSE) at Muffakham Jah College ofEngineering & Technology (MJCET), is directed at involving engineering students in a“real life” project with direct social benefits. The Centre’s primary objective is to
those of others in the organization help the companymeet its goals. Knowledge of basic business functions such as accounting, marketing, finance,and an understanding of organizational behavior are also important.Undergraduate biomedical engineering curricula include courses in math, physics, chemistry,biology, physiology, design, and the engineering sciences. Students usually take elective coursesin the social studies and the humanities. Due to the lack of additional elective credits in analready full curriculum, very few biomedical engineers take any business or management coursesas undergraduates, and few have an understanding of the regulatory aspects of medical devicedevelopment.Most engineers are not prepared for their first management
at Oregon State University. He currently has re- search activity in areas related to thin film materials processing and engineering education. He is inter- ested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Koretsky is a six-time Intel Faculty Fellow and has won awards for his work in engineering education at the university and national levels. Page 25.304.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Characterization of Student Modeling in an Industrially Situated
., and F. R. McFadden, First Course in Data Processing, Wiley. New York 1981.3. Tebbe, P. A. and Sepahpour, B., " The Challenges of an Integrated Laboratory Course Sequence", Proceedings of A.S.E.E. 2001 National Conference, Albuquerque, NM, June 2001, Session: 1566.4. Miller, J. W. / Sepahpour, B., "Design in the Engineering Curriculum", Proceedings of A.S.E.E. 1995 National Conference, Anaheim, CA, July 1995, Vol. 1 (1995), Pg.: 2591-2596.BIJAN SEPAHPOURBijan Sepahpour is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the College of New Jersey. He is a RegisteredProfessional Engineer and is actively involved in the generation of design-oriented exercises and development oflaboratory apparatus and experiments in the areas of
Paper ID #22439Flipped Classroom and Emotional Learning in an Engineering LeadershipDevelopment CourseDr. Dean H. Lang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Lang is the Associate Director of the Engineering Leadership Research Program at Penn State Uni- versity. She holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University, an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, and a PhD in Kinesiology with a focus on Biomechanics from Penn State University. Dr. Lang’s previous professional experiences and research interests range from mechanical engineering facilities design to research that applied engineering
fundamental pieces of intuitive knowledge developed as a result of one’s experience with the world. They are context-free constructs that are abstracted from prior experience and employed to rationalize other phenomena” ([16], p. 24). Misconceptions are generated by mistakenly activating a single p-prim, or a set of p-prims, in an inappropriate context. Page 23.668.3 Ignorance is the other common reaction of learners on new information. There are seven distinct forms of response to unknowing information and anomalous data [17]: ignoring, rejecting, excluding, abeyance, reinterpreting, peripheral change, and theory change. Only
, dormitory friendship activities,dinner parties, excursions and physical exercises, giving members more sense of integration.(5) Development of scientific research activitiesWith the help of the head teacher and the counselor, the class has designed a variety ofscientific research activities based on students’ characteristics and taking into account theirmajor differences. To present students with the basic status and development trends of theirmajor, the class committee has invited related professionals to give lectures. Besides, duringthe field-wide remote sensing experiments, students designed their experimental schemes insmall groups and shared their views.3. Energy Class 15The 28 undergraduates in this class aim to build a learning-type class
., is a Professor of the Practice of Chemical Engineering in the Chemical and Bio- chemical Engineering Department at UMBC, where she incorporates her industrial experience by bringing practical examples and interactive learning to help students understand fundamental engineering princi- ples. Her current research focuses on engineering education, outreach and curriculum development.Dr. Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Page 22.594.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Engineering in Healthcare: A Heart Lung SystemAbstract INSPIRES is an
,content-integrating and interrelating and so on (Rieley & Crossley, 2000; Cole et al, 2000;Tan & Thoen, 2000; Bradley et al, 2007) . So, the teaching approach requires faculty tobelieve and affirm that every student can learn and model good practices that increaselearning. However, the traditional teaching approach cannot develop Higher Order CognitiveSkills (HOCS) and problem-solving skills that are needed in the work (Broussard et al., 2007;Mbarika, 2003). The mission of the Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education(LITEE), created at Auburn University, is to bring real-world issues into classrooms, usingmultimedia case studies that illustrate in detail how an industrial problem is analyzed and asolution found
during the Summer II term in 2010, for a total of100 students.It is one of the main goals of this new course to get students engaged in STEM fieldsthrough CBI, working in teams, and performing hand-on activities as early as possible inCollege. It is important that students integrate multidisciplinary knowledge andexperience real-world situations, not only to become engaged and motivated in thelearning process but also to acquire a holistic perception of the STEM education processas early as possible in their careers5-14.2. Education with Challenge-Based InstructionChallenge-based instruction contextualizes the knowledge and provides an environmentthat is knowledge, assessment, learner, and community centered15-20 to engage students inthe
AC 2007-2712: DISTANCE-LEARNING IN SUPPORT OF ANINTER-INSTITUTIONAL BME DEPARTMENTKathy Schmidt, University of Texas-Austin KATHY J. SCHMIDT is the Director of the Faculty Innovation Center for the College of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. In this position, she promotes the College of Engineering’s commitment to finding ways to enrich teaching and learning. She works in all aspects of education including design and development, faculty training, learner support, and evaluation.Mia Markey, University of Texas-Austin MIA K. MARKEY is an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. The mission of her Biomedical Informatics Lab is to
-Piñera, et al., “Design and integration of a problem-based biofabrication course into an undergraduate biomedical engineering curriculum”, J Biol Eng 10, 2016, 10.[3] A.B. Abell, “Embracing Ambiguity: A Framework for Promoting Iterative Design Thinking Approaches in Open-Ended Engineering and Design Curricula”, 2017.[4] S. R. Daly, C. M. Seifert, S. Yilmaz, R. Gonzalez, "Comparing Ideation Techniques for Beginning Designers", ASME. J. Mech. Des. October 2016; 138(10): 101108.[5] T.C. Davies, J. Manzin, M. Meraw, et al., “Understanding the Development of a Design Thinking Mindset During a Biomedical Engineering Third-Year Course”, Biomed Eng Education 2023, 3, pp.123–132.[6] A. S. T. Wong, & C
. Page 13.388.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Student Overview In Practical SustainabilityAbstractOne purpose of teaching sustainability in an engineering curriculum is to foster civicresponsibility and develop informed citizens who are responsible to their professions,communities, posterity and to the world. This paper provides a series of five reports authored byundergraduate students which portray the student perspective on green construction practices andhow the implementation of such practices impact on sustainability in real world applications.Students explore various techniques for construction professionals, property owners and policymakers that promote the aesthetic and economic benefits of
reads: This course introduces the engineering sciences of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics in an integrated manner. A unified approach to energy transfer in thermal and mechanical systems is presented. The course covers basic properties of fluids, fluid statics, simplified analyses of fluid motion, the basic laws of thermodynamics, and the application of control volume techniques to engineering problems. Power systems are introduced through a study of the Rankine cycle. Format: Lecture 3 hours, lab/tutorial 3 hours.The course is a fairly typical one for introductory engineering, and a comparable coursecan be found in almost every engineering program in North America.The syllabus
Paper ID #6134Implementing Active Learning Principles in an Engineering Technology FluidMechanics CourseMr. Michael W Martin, Northern Michigan University Michael Martin received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from Michi- gan Technological University. He then worked for fifteen years in industry; four years at General Motors, nine years at Engineered Machined Products, a Tier I supplier to the heavy diesel industry, and two years at Industrial Maintenance Service, a onsulting/contracting firm. Martin’s varied professional background has given him exposure to many facets of communication
Paper ID #10536Transfer effects of challenge-based lessons in an undergraduate dynamicscourseDr. Matthew D. Lovell, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. Sean P Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 24.1273.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Transfer effects of challenge-based lessons in an undergraduate dynamics courseAbstractChallenge-based instruction, a method of instruction where course content is framed around anddriven by a complex problem or set of problems
., 1999.[8] J. J. Summers, A. Waigandt and T. A. Whittaker, "A comparison of student achievement and satisfaction in an online versus a traditional face-to-face statistics class," Innovative Higher Education, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 233- 250, 2005.[9] D. Xu and S. Jaggars, "Adaptability to online learning: Differences across types of students and academic subject areas.," Community College Research Center, 2013.[10] N. J. Shukla, H. Hassani and R. Casleton, "A Comparison of Delivery Methods for Distance Learning Mathematics Courses.," Columbus State University, 2014.[11] U.S. Department of Education, "Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IEPDS)," National Center for Educational Statistics, Washington, D.C., 2013.[12] E. G
learning. More specifically, in the required sophomore course (Problem Solving) the emphasis is on self assessment, problem solving, creativity and self confidence. In the two junior courses (Process model formulation and solution and Simulation, modeling and problem solving) the emphasis is on problem solving, team skills, conflict resolution and lifelong learning. In the senior course (Engineering economics and problem solving) the focus is on chairperson, lifelong learning, trouble shooting and defining and solving open-ended problems. Self assessment is an integral part of all of these courses. Workshops are used in these courses to develop the target skills, although small group, self directed, self assessed problem-based learning, PBL, is
] curriculum. While in public schools some teachers might get away with not finishing the curriculum…they are more lenient than the private schools.He also explained that class sizes could be smaller in private schools, particularly as studentsbegan to take electives in high school. As an example, Titan stated that his smallest class was hisCalculus course, in which only three students (including him) were enrolled. Titan commented that his classes were “really hard” in The Gambia. He remarked abouttaking courses that “prepared [him] really [well] because [he] had more opportunities…and then[he] took international exams, which [he] passed real[ly] [well].” Whereas Ben and Goku didnot feel very challenged or motivated by some of the
enjoyment, greater sense of creativity, greater teamwork skill development, greaterpreparation to their future as an engineering, and preparation for the spring semester projectcompared to those who completed the IR project.IntroductionThe use of games as an instrument of educational instruction is not new. Games have often beenused throughout history as a tool to teach students important skills such as reading, logic, andmathematics; therefore, it logically follows that computer games can be utilized as an effectivetool for teaching students programming skills1. There is evidence that programming computergames as a method to teach programming skills has an integral place within the curriculum. Theuse of game development in programming courses in
, especially inthe pool of potential college students. Furthermore, increasing the participation of minorities inthe sciences, engineering and math fields is also a matter of fairness. Despite the growingnumber of STEM careers in the American economy, education statistics suggest that far too fewHispanic students are being encouraged and equipped to take advantage of opportunities intechnical disciplines. According to national statistics, Hispanics are not only the largest minorityin the United States but also one of the fastest growing [3-5].In the present paper, the Catalyzing and Supporting Minority Talent Development model ispresented, it is based on an integration of proven engineering education models, undergraduateresearch experiences, and
Session T4A3 Challenge-Based Instruction in an Engineering Technical Elective Course Ronald Barr1, Marcus Pandy2, Anthony Petrosino3, and Vanessa Svihla3 Department of Mechanical Engineering1, Department of Biomedical Engineering2, and Department of Curriculum and Instruction3 The University of Texas at Austin AbstractThis paper presents the methodology and results of teaching an engineering technical electivecourse using a challenge-based approach. The challenges consisted of eight
process. All their recommendations were relatedto the improvement of teaching and student service processes. Although an employer was namedas a first customer, students’ recommendations on curriculum improvement, campus layout, andfacilities utilization demonstrated that students considered themselves as customers as well.Francis4 in his study of lean implementation in Canadian universities pointed out strongprospects for new research programs related to Lean in higher education. The universitiespotential in producing rigorous research should be leveraged to promote the lean adoption as asystem in HEI.Although some authors believe that in the recent years it has become easier to use Leanmethodology for non-experts in the field9, most of the
Paper ID #25666Impact of an Embedded Expert Model on Course Transformation in Engi-neeringDr. Molly McVey, University of Kansas Dr. Molly A. McVey is a post-doctoral teaching fellow at the University of Kansas School of Engineering where she works with faculty to incorporate evidence-based and student-centered teaching methods, and to research the impacts of changes made to teaching on student learning and success. Dr. McVey earned her Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas.Dr. Caroline R. Bennett P.E., University of Kansas Caroline is the John E. & Winifred E. Sharp Associate Professor in the