student groups to perform experiments simultaneously.One of the challenges then was to adopt strategies for rotating students through the lab activitieswhile keeping the rest of the students engaged in another course activity. Sometimes, two dayswere necessary to rotate all groups through. When students were not working with theequipment, they were working on other problems or the data analysis following the datacollection. The timing for this type of activity requires careful planning and is an area I willtarget for improvement.We also used beams instrumented with VPG Micromachines strain gages. These are relativelyinexpensive and permitted multiple groups to work at the same time. Some groups were muchfaster than others. The fast groups were
remain enrolled in the engineering college and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 orhigher have their scholarships renewed. Students who fail to meet the GPA requirement are given aone semester probation prior to the removal of their scholarship.The summer bridge component consists of a one week program, which requires students to move intotheir campus housing one week early. The students participate in planned programing from 8:30 am to8:00 pm for the week prior to the start of their first semester in college. The programming consists offacilitated ice-breaker and team building activities, fieldtrips, a team design project, projectpresentations, exposure to campus resources and faculty, hands-on activities facilitated by industrypartners, and
, students begintransitioning from the construction phase into the testing of their prototypes, developing a plan ofexperimentation to test the feasibility and performance of the critical customer requirements setforth at the beginning of the course sequence. This experimental data is then compared withtheoretical predictions generated as a part of the engineering analysis during the design phase. Atthe end of the semester, each team presents their final prototype and comparative engineeringanalysis to the ME senior students and available mechanical engineering faculty.During the 2017-18 academic year, a number of Mechanical Engineering senior capstone teamschose to enter an existing campus-wide “Shark Tank”-style business competition hosted by
asked to choose a category to identify themselves in the context oftheir learning styles. The details of the survey are provided in the results and discussionsection.4.0 MethodologyAt the start of the semester, students were not informed about the author's plan to collect thedata for this study. Students were assigned many out-of-class assignments over the durationof the semester as a part of the course activities. They were assigned with a good mix ofrequired and optional (extra) assignments. The author included a wide variety of assignmentssuch as videos, audios, news articles, textbook reading, search-it-yourself assignments oncertain topics, and certain USEPA/USGS webpages. The textbook assignments weresometimes assigned as a specific sub
technology.Figure 3. Engineering Technology Evolution TimelineAs Figure 3 shows, “The Tool Engineers Handbook” was published in 1948. As a reference forall phases of planning, controlling and designing of manufacturing industries, by 1955, over65,000 engineering professionals purchased the book. Reflecting strong interest in practical,standard application of engineering principles, the book had subsequent editions published in1959 and 1976. These editions were expanded to reflect the latest in the manufacturing industryseeing the continuing advances and significant diversification of informational needs of themodern manufacturing engineering. Also in 1955, the “Report on Evaluation of EngineeringEducation,” or commonly, “Grinter Report” explained the
autonomous vehicles. He received a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering on dynamic modeling of flexible multi-body systems in 1999. He has graduated 8 Masters students, and has offered several senior design projects. He is currently supervising several full time and part time graduate students. He has taught several undergraduate and graduate level courses such as Dynamics, Vibrations, System Dynamics, Elasticity, Finite Element Method, Introduction to Robotics, and Advanced Robotics. He has authored a graduate level text book titles: Autonomous Robots; Modeling, Path Planning, and Control. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Work-in-Progress: Layering
. Mobius, an open source internet ofthings server platform, is already integrating blockchain into its system to store and secure thereal time sensor data. It promises better security than the previous MySQL server with therecently discovered vulnerability to “a deodorization method using SQL injection and remoteaccess, utilizing the transmission method using the http protocol ruling [8].” The configurationsuggests to store the sensor data in a blockchain of Ethereum’s, an open source virtual currencynetwork to prevent forgery by utilizing Ethereum’s security hashing processes of creating publicand private keys to secure data transmissions. Ethereum also plans to utilize Smart Contract,which is a method of encryption and authentication used when a
classes, the team also learns to use a number of project management tools and processesthat they employ in planning their project activities. Unlike other programs that teach projectmanagement as a stand-alone course with case studies and hypothetical situations, the ESETCapstone sequence requires all teams to plan their project and then implement and manage theproject based on the plan they have created. Having to report weekly on the progress of theproject and having each team member show how he/she is meeting the scope, schedule andbudget that was part of their planning produces a much richer appreciation of projectmanagement and planning.External sponsorship of most Capstone projects has added significant value to the learningexperience of
Universidade do Porto.“International Perspectives on Biomedical EngineeringDesign” is to enable students to consider sociotechnical 2. Instructional Challengefactors in designing clinically translatable solutions. In In the course International Perspectives on Biomedicaladdition, comparison of healthcare systems in Europe and Engineering Design, students plan, conduct, and interpretthe United States enables students to see the impact of interviews with healthcare professionals from both Europeculture on healthcare because people in these locations and the United States (via videoconferencing). They planhave similar medical resources. Students seek to define an semi-structured interviews using techniques from human
303L in the fallsemester, and students who did not participate in FIG and 1.2 Communication measurementare enrolled in BME 303L in the spring semester. These Section 3 of the survey measured the students’ scientificdata will be used to optimize advising and curriculum for communication self-efficacy, which is related to ABETfirst year students and improve engineering outcomes for Student outcome g: an ability to communicate effectively.all students. Future surveys are planned for sophomore and This included 15 Likert-scale questions adapted from ajunior years as well. validated self-efficacy in scientific communication
sent prior REU participants a survey askingthem to provide their perceptions of these workshops and what they learned from them. (SeeAppendix.) The authors designed the survey to collect data on student perceptions of both theirsummer REU experiences and post-REU activities. The authors planned to use this data toassess the efficacy of this interdisciplinary approach in terms of teaching soft skills toengineering students.Study DesignResearch Questions and ObjectivesThe question guiding the data collection for this project was RQ: To what extent do STEM students participating in integrated summer REU program believe this approach provided them with effective training in hard and soft skills essential to contributing in the
complete an engineering design project.As a learning outcome for a senior design project (and a Master’s thesis), the second one aboveis the most important.Understanding the distribution systemThe technical aspects of the project consisted of several tasks. First, to characterize themicrogrid, it is necessary to identify energy resources and critical loads, obtain network data, andcollect historical generation and load resource data. A microgrid, as defined earlier in this paper,is a controlled, coordinated unit within recognizable boundaries, not merely a piece, planned orrandom, of a distribution system with distributed energy resources (DER). [1] In the case athand, the largest city between Minneapolis and Seattle along the northern tier of
Industry Liaison Director, Graduate Recruiting Clinical Professor of Engineering College of Engineering and Science University of Detroit Mercy Dr. Darrell Kleinke Director, Graduate Professional Programs Professor of Mechanical Engineering College of Engineering and Science University of Detroit MercyIntroduction and OverviewImagine a world in which engineers can interact with 3D models in an immersive environment,where doctors use artificial intelligence to create individually customized treatment plans, andwhere products wend their way independently through the production process. This is Industry4.0, the Fourth Industrial
students.IntroductionGlobalization requires future engineers to live up to the challenges from industryupgrading and development [1],[2]. China, as the largest producer of engineeringgraduates in the world, has been encountering many challenges in the field ofengineering education and undergoing a series of engineering education reforms. Oneof the major problems lies in the oversupply of unqualified engineers and theundersupply of high-quality engineers [2]. Considering the challenges facing Chineseengineering education, the Chinese Ministry of Education (MoE) initiated the “Planfor Educating and Training Outstanding Engineers” (PETOE) in 2010 [3] and the“Emerging Engineering Education” (EEE) plan in 2017 [4]. Both programs target toproduce a large number of high-quality
while working on the self-watering planter, since wehad to fix so many things when something broke or did not go according to plan. It taught methat yes, it is absolutely important to plan ahead and understand your design goals, but you alsoneed backup plans or other ways of getting to your end result.”Pilot students were also asked for feedback to improve future offerings of the course with thequestion “What suggestions do you have to improve this course for future students?” Selectrepresentative student narrative responses are included below to tell the story directly fromstudent words on the impact of the course in this area.“Focusing more on programming experience and practice. Allowing groups to pick from a list ofhuman centered design
alternatesources to cite images [14].Regarding implementing the instruction, there is a wealth of examples of instructional activitiesprovided by academic librarians related to copyright. In non-engineering disciplines, librarianshave incorporated rights instruction into introductory music courses and mass communicationscourses [15], developed lesson plans for English and communications courses that use problem-solving scenarios supported by analysis and lecture [16], and taught a semester-length courseabout copyright to journalism and communications majors [17]. Some of the ways that librariansare structuring the content include an online course about copyright organized in three units:basics, you as the user, and you as the creator [18], a lesson plan
volunteer engineers.After the fourth month of programming, librarians and ASCE volunteers completed a survey andinterviews. All library staff and nearly all ASCE representatives agreed that collaborating with their partnerlibrary or ASCE branch benefited their organization. ASCE volunteers valued librarians’ expertise inworking with youth and appreciated that they took the lead in planning program activities and logistics,which made it easier for volunteers to participate in outreach. Librarians acknowledged the dedication andenthusiasm of their ASCE partners and valued their content knowledge both because it exposed theirpatrons to real-life engineers, but also because it made library staff feel more comfortable presenting thistype of program
were also investigated based on high school preparedness, path to CM as amajor, self-efficacy, institutional and curriculum satisfaction, and future career plans. Parentaleducational level (i.e., completed a bachelor’s) is used as a measure of first-generation college student.The measure of high school preparedness evaluates students’ math and science experience. For instance,students respond to semester of math in high school, math/science course completed, whether advancedplacement courses were offered, and perceived college math preparedness. Students indicated their pathstudents followed to CM major, institutional and curriculum, and future plans. Most of the measuresused multiple choice survey options while others, such as self-efficacy
. ElZomor has been integrating innovative and novel educational paradigms in STEM education to support student engagement, retention, and diversity.Prof. Omar Youssef, University of Arizona Dr. Omar Youssef is a Lecturer at University of Arizona (UofA), College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture, and the School of Sustainable Built Environments. A Building Scientist in the Institute on Place and Wellbeing Performance. An Architect in Practice focusing on Environmental Ap- plication within the Industry. Dr. Youssef has extensive industry experience of constructed large-scale projects. Omar’s interdisciplinary background combines between Architecture Practice, Environmental Sciences, Health and
competitions, and to raise parent and community awareness of securityissues through k-12 schools. It is our hope that the activities planned and presented inthe model will pave the path for reaching our ultimate goal of increasing the number ofstudents interested in pursuing cybersecurity as a future career.2. Cybersecurity Education in K-12In response to the gap in cybersecurity workforce and talent, colleges and universitieshave started offering cybersecurity degrees [2]. However, it is our belief that a long-term solution to the cybersecurity workforce is to start educating students about thosetopics at early age. Surely the K-12 cybersecurity program should provide students withvaluable learning experiences. One of the shortcomings in K-12
100-square milesolar farm, calculate the cost of building and running it, and compare the results to the energyneeds of their state. Web links and worksheets included in lesson materials. Plan Your Solar Home (9th-12th grade, 4 hours): In this math intensive lesson, studentsinvestigate their current home energy usage and cost. They conduct a DIY Energy Audit, thenwork in groups to identify ways to reduce electricity use. Students redesign their home to includephotovoltaics, physical changes, and behavior changes. The Solar Shuffle (6th-12th grade, 45 minutes): After learning how solar panels work,students are challenged to represent the process of how a solar panel works by collaborativelycreating a physical demonstration of
, along with Dr. Richard Felder and Dr. Ronald Rousseau, of the 4th edition of Chemical Process Principles. Dr. Bullard’s research interests lie in the area of educational scholarship, including teaching and advising effectiveness, academic integrity, process design instruction, and the integration of writing, speaking, and computing within the curriculum.Mr. Christopher C. Willis, North Carolina State University - DELTA Chris Willis, DELTA’s Assistant Director, Planning and Assessment, manages the evaluation and assess- ment of course redesign and educational technology projects, focusing on technology integration, peda- gogy, and teaching best practices to support student success and engagement. He manages data
to be more innovative in their plans to incorporateIoT-based energy monitoring and building automation into their math and science courses thanthe first summer cohort.Version 2 - Medium, classroom version used by all students Simultaneously with the design of Version 1, a second capstone design team was taskedto create a medium scale IoT House that focused more on the monitoring and control of thestructure. The model that this team created was intended to be a “one-of” resource that could bebuilt for a classroom where multiple student teams would have the ability to instrument, monitorand control more aspects of the structure. For example, this design included a fully functionalheating and air conditioning system with associated
range of undergraduate students and enhance mechanics education,the authors plan to integrate the reported 3D printing into his Solid Mechanics courses in Fall2019. Except of using nanoparticles enhanced 3D printing materials, the low-cost pristine PLAand ABS filaments will be used for the 3D printing of samples following the ASTM standards.The authors plan to adjust key 3D printing parameters, such as printing direction, to tailor thestrength and stiffness of the printed materials. Since both standard mechanical testing methodsand theories are introduced in Solid Mechanics and Solid Mechanics Lab courses, the testing of3D printed samples, such as dogbone samples under tensile loads, will imporve the students’understanding of critical solid
. Compare and contrast the contributions of different types of engineers in the development of a product, process, or system 2. Develop a plan of study for your undergraduate career 3. Articulate holistic issues that impact engineering solutions 4. Solve problems using systematic engineering approaches and tools 5. Model an engineering system 6. Synthesize information from several sources 7. Communicate information effectively 8. Contribute effectively to an engineering teamAs might be expected, balancing coverage of these learning outcomes with the expectations of atwo-credit introductory level course can be challenging for instructors. Many students enter theprogram with expectations that the course’s primary purpose is to help
for interaction of multiple genetic, chemical, electrical,Engineering Ethics and Society (CEES), the and neurohormonal factors that interact with eachother and with environmental and sociocultural planning and creating strategies, performingfactors. From this dynamic interaction, biological movements, and using language [10-12-13].processes emerge that condition thoughts, emotionsand behaviors through a multiplicity of channels The action of neurotransmitters in the organismthat tend to self-organize spontaneously and in ways does not always function in the same way.that are difficult to predict [6-7]. Sometimes, some neurotransmitters are more
byparents in planning and preparing for their young people’s careers. CM is adolescents’perceptions of their parents’ career-related modeling behavior. ES is adolescents’ perceptions oftheir parents’ attention to the affect they experience about educational and career developmentissues. VE is adolescents’ perceptions of their parents’ encouragement of their pursuit ofeducational and career goals. Each of the CRPSS scales is scored on a 5-point Likert scale (1 =Strongly Disagree, 3 = Neither Agree or Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree), with higher scoresindicating more agreement. Sample items are: “My parents teach me things that I will somedaybe able to use at my job” (IA), and “My parents have shown me where they work” (CM).Parent’s career-related role
by thinking critically. Our initial experience with PBL has shown usthat it is very challenging to satisfy criteria 3-6 of high quality PBL in typical classroom settings.This becomes even more challenging working with sophomore students who lack the essentialskills such as teamwork. Hence, we embedded the Agile Project Management (APM) into PBLto respond to students’ struggles with criteria 3-6 of PBL.Agile Project Management is an iterative approach to planning and guiding project processeswith ability to respond to issues as they arise [12-13]. APM methodology has received muchattention in the 21st century, particularly from software development companies. However, inthe recent years, owing to its numerous benefits, it has been modified to
theengineering building was in the middle of a $108 million renovation and expansion.]The STEP 1a grant to LSU ended in 2011, and most of the programs developed from this award,including the bridge camp, were institutionalized in the College of Engineering. This program iscurrently sustained through participant fees, as well as support from the college and industrydonors. There is a full-time staff member who oversees all aspects of camp planning andexecution, and who also serves as the advisor for the peer mentor student organization. Table I Number of E2 Participants and Mentors for Each Year of the Program Year ‘07 ‘08 ‘09 ‘10 ‘11 ‘12 ‘13 ‘14 ‘15 ‘16
could best benefit students.The process of adopting a shared vision started by holding lunch meetings where all facultybrainstormed how they envision "Engineering with Engineering." These brainstorming sessionsled to planning sessions surrounding curricular change discussed in the Curriculum sectionbelow. The “critical doing” of developing the new curriculum allowed the faculty to examine thecurrent system, identify issues to be addressed, and build the shared vision.Faculty reached the consensus on bringing industry practice to our students and sharing thevision of “Engineering with Engineers” during the first year of this project.b. Revised department mission. A department vision day was held for faculty to discuss andupdate the department