to workproductively in groups. The approach presented here provides a blueprint for larger-scale changesthat benefit math and engineering education as a whole.AcknowledgmentsThis work was supported by the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering and theDepartment of Computer Science as well as the Grainger College of Engineering at the Universityof Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as part of the SIIP program.References [1] C. Tang, “Computer-aided linear algebra course on jupyter-python notebook for engineering undergraduates,” Journal of Physics: Conference Series. [2] G. Hutchison, “Integrating python into an undergraduate mathematics for chemists course,” in Teaching Programming across the Chemistry Curriculum. ACS Symposium
of Ottawa, Ontario. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com The role of students’ grit & goal orientation in predicting their academic success in authentic learning environmentsAbstractThe recent trend of opening makerspaces on-campus in engineering schools is encouragingeducators to integrate making projects and activities to the engineering curricula. Makingprojects and activities offer engineering educators an opportunity to situate their students inauthentic learning experiences. This article explores the impact of two non-cognitive measures,grit and goal orientation, over and beyond a student’s Big-Five
Powered by www.slayte.com First Year Experience from RET Site: High School Teacher Experience in Engineering Design and Manufacturing AbstractIn 2019, University of Houston (UH) at Houston, Texas was awarded an NSF ResearchExperience for Teachers (RET) site grant titled “RET Site: High School Teacher Experience inEngineering Design and Manufacturing.” The goal of the project is to host 12 high schoolteachers each summer to participate in engineering design and manufacturing research and thenconvert their experience into high school curriculum. In summer of 2021, the first cohort of 12teachers from Region 4 of Southeast Texas participated in the RET program at UH College ofTechnology (COT
investment numbers is that an integration oflearning technologies specifically into higher education is progressing at a relatively slowerpace [5]. It is the goal of this work-in-progress to identify some of the reasons for this slowerprogress. Our hypothesis is that, while some of these reasons may be obvious, there are also moresubtle and/or counterintuitive reasons for the reduced interest in higher education.The motivation and need for the proposed study grew out of an ongoing NSF RED project wherewe endeavor to fuse the concept of convergence, loosely defined as “deep integration,” into ourundergraduate engineering curriculum. Increasingly software and data systems at colleges anduniversities, and the affordances they do and do not offer, are
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. The studentsurveys showed that these projects were effective in achieving the course outcomes [1]. AtWestern Carolina University (WCU) that multiple authors are affiliated with, a five-PBL-coursesequence (one course in each of the first three years and two courses in the senior year) isincorporated into the curriculum of all the programs within the department (encompassingelectrical and mechanical disciplines in engineering technology and engineering programs), sothat the students can gradually sharpen their technical expertise, professional skills, andteamwork to perform well in the year-long capstone projects in their senior year, often sponsoredby the local industry.For an instructor or a class of students new to PBL, the uncertainty in
THORS and lecture exam THORS - GD&T Final exam period: TED talk presentations None2. Self-learning component: THORS curriculumTHORS courses were first integrated into the course during the Spring ‘17 semester. Over thepast four years, the number of assigned THORS courses and frequency at which they wereassigned was adjusted (Tab. 3). Consistency of course length was initially an issue for THORScourses because some required only four hours to complete, while others required over 14 hours.As such, students were initially given three weeks to complete each course during the Spring ’17semester. In an attempt to increase the academic rigor of the course, the number of requiredcourses was doubled for the next
engineering curriculum, including CAD, mechanics, and capstone design; and she is the Co-Director of the UD Mechanical Engineering MakerSpace, The Design Studio. She is the Co-Founder and President of The Perry Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to diversifying the pipeline in engineering and medicine through hands-on learning.Marcia Gail Headley (Data Scientist) Dr. Headley is a Data Scientist at the Center for Research in Education and Social Policy (CRESP) at the University of Delaware. She specializes in the development of mixed methods research designs and strategies for integrating quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Her work has been published in the Journal of Mixed Method Research. In
. Duke, S. Holzer and F. Auchey, "Hands-on-Statics Integration into an Engineering Mechanics-Statics Course: Development and Scaling," Charlotte, North Carolina, 1999 ASEE Annual Conference.[4] B. D. Coller, "An experiment in hands-on learning in engineering mechanics: statics," International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 24, pp. 545-557, 2008.[5] R. Welch and J. L. Klosky, "An Online Database and User Community for Physical Models in the Engineering Classroom," in Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL, 2006.[6] J. C. Bruhl, J. L. Klosky and J. P. Hanus, "Let's Break Stuff! A Refit of the Mechanics Sequence of Courses to Inspire Student Inquiry," in Proceedings of the 2017 ASEE
computeralgebra systems (CAS) MATLAB, Mathematica and Maple represent the primary tools ofmathematicians, while LaTeX plays a central role in mathematical communication. Andabove all, computer programming is considered an essential skill that is important for thesolution of both basic and advanced problems and should therefore be incorporated in thestudents’ curriculum. In addition, the study showed that mathematicians are critical of the useof CAS in mathematics education, fearing that these systems might distract students’ attentionfrom in-depth thinking. However, in [3] it was shown that CAS can contributed to asignificant increase in students’ performance.An unreflective use of ready-made algorithms in CAS can be avoided by having themathematical
support thedevelopment of an entrepreneurial mindset 4 . The core concepts promoted by KEEN can besummarized into “3Cs”, which stand for Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Value 4 .There have been numerous published works on implementing EML in almost all fields ofengineering. Related to Biomedical Engineering curriculum, a wide range of biomedicalengineering topics have already been practiced with EML-focused teaching activities 5,6,7 .However, there have been insufficient coverage on topics directly related to certainentrepreneurship activities, for example, Intellectual Property (IP) protection. IP strategies arecrucial for the success of many industries, including medical device companies. Senior yearundergraduate students in Biomedical
other engineering education institutions: at heart, the project aims to helpstudents better understand, and hence be better prepared for, their post-graduation futures. Lackof student preparation in all dimensions needed to succeed in the engineering environment–a“misalignment” between engineering education and practice has long been noted, and manyengineering graduates still endure a challenging transition to the workforce [1], [2]. To addressthis need, engineering educators have incorporated project-based learning in the curriculum [3],[4], [5], including capstones [6] and design projects [7]. [7] proposes more broadly that“curriculum developers and instructors should employ an integrative approach where studentscan connect their use of
learning gains, we will extend our study to tactile aids for the (Q, r) model.Tactile aids have been a useful tool to help students understand abstract concepts. For example,the crocheting of hyperbolic planes has been successfully used in many high school and collegegeometry classrooms for decades [9]. Moreover, even though deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)structure is not directly observable, the corresponding tactile aids have been widely applied inbiology, medicine, and health sciences [10, 11]. We will continue searching for alternative tactileaids as teaching tools for better learning outcomes considering the abstract concepts are oftenconfusing [12].Inspired by classical integration calculus, tactile aids have been explored in [13]. As an
Using Logisim-Evolution and Basys 3Teachers in undergraduate programs often find it challenging to engage with students so thatmaterials and knowledge related to the subject matter are communicated in an efficient andmeaningful way. To address the effectiveness of knowledge transfer and to make the DigitalElectronics (DE) classroom experience more productive, several pedagogical approaches such asactive learning with a hands-on approach, scaffolding, project-based learning, authentic and real-world learning, simulation within the classroom environment, and teamwork have been found tobe effective [1]-[4]. Additionally, recent advances in technological tools have createdopportunities for a flexible curriculum that serves the
University in Engineering Education. Her re- search interests include K-12 STEM integration, curriculum development, and improving diversity and inclusion in engineering.Dr. Natalie L Shaheen, Illinois State University Dr. Natalie L. Shaheen is an assistant professor of low vision and blindness at Illinois State University. Dr. Shaheen’s research and teaching focus on equity and access for disabled students in technology-mediated K-12 learning environments.Dr. Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University Wade Goodridge is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. He holds dual B.S. degrees in Industrial Technology Education and also in Civil and Environmental
of an undergraduate curriculum is discussed byresearchers such as Clough (2002) and Maase & High (2008); however, to the best of ourknowledge, a qualitative study similar to the one explained in this article was not conductedpreviously. In this work, the correlation analysis of the qualitative and quantitative data collectedfrom two different institutions is accomplished for understanding the commonalities anddifferences between STEM majors of two institutions based on their preferences of usingtechnology to solve a function graphing question. Research participant population consisted of 24STEM students from a university located at the Northeastern side of the U.S. (to be calledInstitution 1) and 17 students of a university located at
, faculty atEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University began integrating communication instruction with thesenior capstone design classes in 2003. This effort was formalized in 2013 when a one-semesterSpeech class was replaced with a two-semester Advanced Technical Communication class that isco-taught with the capstone classes.For these co-taught courses, a communication instructor and an engineering instructor work intandem to guide student teams through the year-long design process. Teams report on theirprogress and results through technical reports and presentations modeled after those used inindustry.Problem DefinedThe authors, who co-teach a mechanical engineering senior capstone design class, have observedthat students come to their capstone
itprovided an opportunity to focus on content-specific professional development, which was notavailable in-school. Motivations mentioned for participating in the program included a desire tobuild up knowledge in discipline content areas that were considered weaker. When describinghow the RET experience impacted their approach to teaching classroom content, the commonthemes that emerged from interview responses, however, centered on practices andmultidisciplinary integration rather than on specific disciplinary content knowledge. Allrespondents referred to classroom changes related to implementing science and engineeringpractices and placing greater emphasis on cross-cutting concepts. Knowledge and skills aretherefore combined into one outcome
classical engineering curriculum with a one or two semester course inquantum computing [7].Several universities have offered courses in quantum computing at the graduate andundergraduate levels. Due to the growing demand for ‘quantum-aware’ specialists, there is aneed for introductory-level QIST courses. In this paper, we describe a pair of introductorycourses in quantum computing for undergraduate students studying electrical engineering,physics, and computer science. By requiring a modest set of prerequisites, the courses will beaccessible to a broader range of STEM students. Our approach features an interdisciplinarylearning environment, which prepares students for modern work environments where engineersand scientists routinely work with other
,” Experimental Techniques, Society, of ExperimentalMechanics, vol. 38(6), pp. 72-80, 2014.[17] E. T. Hall. An anthropology of everyday life: an autobiography. Doubleday Books, 1992.[18] A. F. Chávez and S. D. Longerbeam. Teaching across cultural strengths: A guide tobalancing integrated and individuated cultural frameworks in college teaching. Stylus Publishing,LLC, 2016.[19] A. D. Battistini. “Increasing Cultural Awareness Amongst Engineering Students byIntegrating World Structures Reports, Presentations, and Themed Notes.” ASEE Conference andExposition, Conference Proceedings, 2020.[20] ESCALA Educational Services Inc. “2021 Cookbook: Curriculum Booklet for THEESCALA Certificate in College Teaching and Learning in Hispanic Serving Institutions.”ESCALA
Paper ID #37653Work-in-Progress: Assessing Student Engagement andPerceptions of Success with Respect to Team Role Selectionand Execution in a Multidisciplinary Capstone CourseEdward Latorre-Navarro Dr. Edward Latorre-Navarro is the Director of the Integrated Product and Process Design (IPPD) program within the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Florida. He joined UF from his previous role as Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo. As an educator, he is interested in improving the academic experience based on student engagement with educational goals
used in chemical engineering instruction, in part because oftheir availability through learning repositories like LearnChemE.com and AIChE ConceptWarehouse. ConcepTests evaluate the readers’ understanding by integrating the concepts intoquestions that force the learners to evaluate their own arguments for certain multiple-choiceanswers while selecting one final answer. Thus, the learners’ considered reasoning before selectingan answer allows for evaluation of conceptual understanding. However, few ConcepTests havebeen developed for Process Control courses.As an extra credit assignment in a Process Control course at Northeastern University, studentswere given the opportunity to write ConcepTest questions of their own for use with
traits, as the mathematical knowledge they possess”(p. 75).The Present StudyThe present work took a bottom-up approach to the question of what problem-solving stepsengineering students used across a wide range of problem types, and related these steps tometacognitive reflection, problem-solving confidence, and an objective performance measure,i.e., the FE exam. This study is unique in that it addressed strategy use, metacognitive reflection,and problem-solving confidence at the senior undergraduate level, which is a point at whichsignificant attrition has taken place in the undergraduate program and includes largely a cohort ofstudents who have been successful in the engineering curriculum. A general strength of thisstudy is that it was
Paper ID #36566Can I have More Problems to Practice? Part 2. StudentSuccess Related to Auto-graded, End-of-chapter YouTubeProblems in a Material and Energy Balances CourseMatthew Liberatore Matthew W. Liberatore is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Toledo. He earned a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, all in chemical engineering. From 2005 to 2015, he served on the faculty at the Colorado School of Mines. In 2018, he served as an Erskine Fellow at the University of Canterbury in
online learning.Comments from Spring 2021 required an even larger number of themes to describe the experience ofteamwork during a fully virtual class implementation.IntroductionThe use of teams to facilitate students’ learning is widely adapted as one active learning pedagogy inengineering classrooms and labs and deeply integrated in engineering curriculum [1]. As one of thecentral competencies recognized by engineering education community, teamwork skills can be improvedby practice and feedback, especially learning through peer evaluations [2] – [5]. In addition, the use ofpeer evaluations could also increase students’ sense of autonomy, responsibility and motivation tocontribute to team tasks [6] – [7].Both instructors and students were
curriculum basedon its potential to be supportive of learning for all students. PBL is an educational designapproach which guides learners to “conduct research, integrate theory and practice and applyknowledge and skills to develop a viable solution to a defined problem” [29]. PBL has beenshown to increase long term knowledge retention, the motivation of learners and their ability tosolve authentic problems [30]. More specifically, PBL has been shown to be effective in helpingthe persistence of underrepresented students in STEM. For example, in a case study of at-riskfemale students in a physics classroom, the use of a PBL curriculum was shown to have positiveeffects on both student collaboration and self-efficacy [31]. An additional exploratory
represent aninterplay between math, physics, engineering, and medicine. As such, it has the potential to actas an educational platform that integrates many different fundamental disciplines, particularlythose that may be initially daunting for students, into a real-world application. Our team iscurrently developing a low-cost, high-precision, table-top ultrasound system optimized foreducation and student-led research. In parallel to hardware design, we are also creating anintegrated curriculum for fundamental engineering concepts relevant to undergraduates inbiomedical, mechanical, and general engineering programs. To evaluate the ultrasound systemand educational materials, we will run courses and evaluate learning outcomes in at least twoBoston
Paper ID #36146Promoting Professional Identity Formation in the First-year EngineeringClassroom Using Metacognitive and Reflective Pedagogical PracticesJoshua Luckens, Wentworth Joshua Luckens is an instructional designer with the Teaching & Learning Collaborative at the Wentworth Institute of Technology.Dr. Afsaneh Ghanavati American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022Promoting Professional Identity Formation in the First-year Engineering Classroom Using Metacognitive and Reflective Pedagogical Practices Joshua
courses and the faculty leading them have impacted the larger universitynetwork. We utilize Social Network Analysis (SNA) framework to investigate teaching-,research-, and departmental-networks of faculty who are involved with the general educationcurriculum. Thirty faculty from the general education program will sit down for semi-structuredinterviews to examine their ethical worldviews. This study uses an imbedded mixed methodsapproach where data will be analyzed with thematic coding and integrated into the socialnetwork data) to have a comprehensive view of faculty ethical worldviews. This is a work-in-progress, we will report the findings in the full paper.Introduction One of the primary goals of engineering education is to prepare
finished; • meaningful integration of engineering and communication expertise in course and curriculum design; • recognizing engineering communication as both a distinctive field of expertise and an interdisciplinary enterprise; and • designing curricula, not just courses, because communication ability develops over time through practiceIn addition to these guiding principles, the publications from the LEES and technicalcommunication communities articulate a robust model of integration that would exclude suchpractices as confusing instruction in leadership or management with instruction incommunication; thinking that anyone who can recognize good writing can teach writing;assuming that writing