underscored the need for accessible respiratory technology in high- andlow-resource settings. For critically ill patients in the US and worldwide, the mechanicalventilator supply was insufficient [1]–[3]. Indeed, the presence of more mechanical ventilators,in addition to therapeutic oxygen, skilled respiration staff, and ICU beds could have reduced the6.8 million COVID related death toll. While governments and private companies attempted tomeet the demand by maximizing the production of new ventilators, troubleshooting and repair ofexisting devices could have also ameliorated the available global supply [1], [2].Our bioengineering curriculum addresses this skill of troubleshooting with an advanced seniorlaboratory course called Troubleshooting for
civilizations whenadvancements in agriculture, transportation, and communication led to the emergence ofphilosophies to improve how tasks were performed [1]. The 18th and 19th centuries saw theIndustrial Revolution, which led to rapid progress in manufacturing and technology, resulting inprofound social and economic transformations worldwide [2]. However, most of theseadvancements took place in the industrialized countries of today, which are renowned for theirtechnical progress and advancements for a sustainable economy.Godin [3] states that innovation programs and initiatives specifically encourage and support newideas and technology creation. In this sense, innovation was never a one-time event but acontinuous process throughout history. For
equivalence, instruction and assessment.Table 1: Literature dealing with WIL models and assessmentResearch MethodBased on our literature review, we identified two possible instances, where WIL is aimed atrelevance and career growth namely, Exeter and BITS Pilani. Out of these two, we selected 3A descriptive study of an innovative and sustainable model of work integrated learningfor industry professionals – An Indian casethe latter considering the access to the data. Post 199210 no structured study has beenpublished on this institute model hence we undertook to study the developments during thepast two decades.We adopted
differentattributes—such as creativity, risk-taking, empathy, and curiosity—is largely unknown.Though the social sciences have a strong and robust history of studying many of theattributes, such as creativity and problem-solving, typically associated withentrepreneurship, there has been little connection between this foundational researchand the work of ESPs. A separate systematic review has shown that most publishedwork in STEM entrepreneurship education is not theoretically grounded and does notfollow standards of quality research approaches in the social sciences [1]. In an effort tobridge the gap between social scientists and engineering entrepreneurship practitioners,the authors are conducting a two-phase study. Phase 1 of the study involves conductinga
, respectively, and an MBA from Cornell University. He also held international Postdoctoral Fellowships at Cambridge University and Technische Universit¨at Wien. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work in Progress: Innovation Through Making Course:Creating a Distinctive Prototyping Experience as part of a New Entrepreneurial PathwayIntroduction:Engineering education is at a crossroads, with a need to produce graduates who can meet thedemands of a rapidly changing and complex global environment. Technology is advancing sorapidly that an estimated 85% of jobs in 2030 have not been invented yet [1]. The pace of changewill be so rapid that people will learn “in-the-moment” using new
, andtheir making skills, a survey instrument was administered to students enrolled in 7 sections of thecourse and a written individual reflection about their course experience was assigned to studentsenrolled in 4 sections of the course, both at the end of the Fall 2022 semester. Quantitativeanalyses of the 163 survey responses to the Likert scale questions show that students 1)corresponded mostly with the self-determined types of motivation, i.e., they were mostlymotivated to do this project for their own benefits and chose to do this project themselvesbecause of the value it provided; 2) were curious, actively seeking out new information andknowledge while working on the project, and enjoyed the personal growth and learning theygained from their
for them. Decreasedengineering self-efficacy, lack of engineering identity, and low perceived levels of careerpreparedness have all been shown to play a major role in the loss of potential engineers[1]–[3].One factor that may be contributing to this dilemma is that many engineering programs focus onteaching only technical knowledge rather than a combination of technical and professional skillsand empathetic design. Students in such programs are often left feeling unprepared to work in aprofessional business environment where they are tasked with creating effective solutions forreal customers [4], [5]. To promote more confidence in engineering students and improvestudents’ success in engineering careers, many degree programs have explored the
continuouslygraduates engineers who know how to build amazing projects but have nearly no concept of howthese projects will change the societies they are built within. Thankfully, in recent times, this hasbeen changing. As the power of technology in our modern world has grown to be undeniable, sohas the need to properly design, build, and regulate it. Across the nation, engineering programshave adopted more rigorous forms of engineering ethics education by embedding it in capstonedesign courses, introduction to engineering courses, or even by establishing separate coursesentirely dedicated to ethics in the engineering field [1]. Currently, one of the dominant paradigms for teaching engineering ethics stems fromreal-world case study analysis. In 2018
).In the past, the ENE program educated, trained, and prepared students for the traditionalenvironmental engineering fields, such as water supply and wastewater treatment, air qualitymanagement, and solid waste management, via coursework in these topics. Its graduates go tograduate schools for civil and environmental engineering majors or are hired by the public orprivate sectors with a focus on infrastructure.Transportation studies in HBCUsIt was found from the web search that among the 101 HBCUs, at least ten institutions offertransportation-related degree programs (Table 1). While some programs are at the undergraduatelevel, some institutions provide degrees at the doctoral level.Table 1: HBCUs that offer transportation-related degree
(e.g., alum)onto the Merge Cube. Within both AR/VR sections, students are asked to reflect on theirexperience and their thoughts on the usage of this technology within the industry and in theircareers. To receive credit for and complete the lab session/assignment, students can be asked tosubmit an informal lab report with their reflections and thoughts about this technology. Thefollowing VR/AR lab and was designed utilizing databases from Schmid et al., 2020 andAbdinejad et al. 2021.Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Lab – “Getting Real”Due Date: 1 week from the date of postingAssignment format: Group (teams of 2-4), submit one document per group.Glen Keane is the Oscar-winning artist who is behind Disney classics such as The Little
, the challenge of creating effective assessments and evaluations.Additionally, there are concerns about the potential for microcredentials to create "badges" thatare not truly indicative of mastery or competence. Many researchers have already emphasized theimportance of technology in education and provided a theoretical foundation for the role oftechnology in the design of microcredentials in computer science. For example, Lamb and Beck[1](2017) highlighted the benefits and challenges of microcredentials and provided a foundationfor considering best practices in the design of microcredentials, especially for computer science.McGivney-Burelle et al. [2] provide a comprehensive review of the literature on microcredentialsin higher education. The
engineering is an interdisciplinary major that offers lectures, team projects, andlaboratory tasks. One of the milestone courses, Biothermodynamics, which encompassesformulas, equations, and physical applications of biology systems, is traditionally taughtpassively through lecturing and note-taking. In the past two decades, active learning methodshave been studied and promoted vastly in engineering education, including adding group workand peer interaction into the teaching and learning of such courses to increase studentengagement [1-4]. This work-in-progress study further explores the ability to create a“neighborhood” in a sophomore-level Biothermodynamics classroom. The present study aims todesign a new learning environment that maximizes students
(RPG), including recommendations for intriguing story lines, the design of a game storewith motivating rewards, and various types of quests with different exploratory learningobjectives. To demonstrate the feasibility of the framework, we include three detailed casestudies of gamifying STEM courses from different disciplines: Software Engineering,Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science. We also analyze student feedback, summarizecommon findings, and propose potential areas for improvement.Keywords:Gamification, Exploratory Learning, STEM education, higher education, engineering education.1. IntroductionHave you ever faced similar difficulties as described in the following scenario? As an instructor,you taught a critical subject and wanted
Systems (MEMS), and engineering education. She is an editor for the Proceedings of American Control Conference and an associate editor of ISA Transactions.Dr. Yuejin Xu, Murray State University Yuejin Xu is a professor of psychology, Murray State University, Murray, KY. His research interests include 1) Learning, teaching, and teacher education, 2) Motivation, critical thinking and decision making processes, and 3) Effect and implementation of technology in the classroom. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Work-in-Progress: Engaging Students in Remote Delivery of an Electronic Printing Laboratory CourseIn the United States, there are growing concerns of a science and engineering
. than between instructional approaches, and future work isproposed to improve the consistency of grading.IntroductionDespite the increasing prevalence and necessity of computational solutions to engineeringproblems, as well as the successful adoption of web-based systems for homework delivery andautomated grading in engineering courses [1, 2, 3], hand calculations remain indispensable inengineering education and practice. Calculations by hand are frequently used in academia tosupport and validate numerical solutions, as well as assess students more thoroughly onexaminations, since most web-based solutions are only able to assess the numerical answer, notthe process the student utilized to get there. In engineering practice, clear documentation
and program evaluation studies usingthe Entering Mentoring training curriculum. The review seeks to identify the outcome variablesthat have been assessed to indicate the effectiveness of the Entering Mentoring trainingcurriculum and the measurement instruments used to quantify those variables. Additionally, thestudy provides a discussion on selecting the appropriate tool based on research goals andresources. The findings of this study provide timely insights into research trends on theevaluation of the Entering Mentoring training curriculum in STEM fields.Introduction Effective mentorship has been linked to improving students’ research skills andproductivity [1-4], reducing the risk of anxiety and depression [5-7], and maintaining
versions ofdifferent hands-on experiments. In these virtual experiments, students can reproduce all thehands-on practices virtually and learn concepts, procedures, and attitudes towardexperimentation. The authors will discuss the theoretical foundations of the framework andpresent examples of virtual labs already developed for mechanical, electrical, civil, andchemical engineering education. In addition, the authors will discuss the main concerns anddifficulties in creating a virtual labs web platform used by more than 1,000,000 students.1. IntroductionThe use of virtual labs in education has its roots in the early days of computer-basedsimulation and modeling [1], [2]. In the 1990s, early virtual labs were used primarily asteaching tools to
concreteprojects, as opposed to reinforced concrete design commonly found in engineering focusedcourses. These courses are not engineering design courses in concrete, but more of themanagement and understanding in the mechanical properties of concrete that are commonlyfound in a construction field operation utilizing concrete as a building material.Literature ReviewThe laboratory exercises associated with the concrete construction course were developed tocreate an active learning environment, which has been found to be effective for mostconstruction management students. Research at other institutions offering degrees in constructionmanagement indicates that construction students tend to be visual and hands-on learners [1] &[4]. In 1999, a Midwestern
to see how theVFD data can be extracted for new motors and many legacy equipment still in use and howvarious settings can be adjusted.1. IntroductionData analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have transformed many industries in the lastdecade [1]. In tandem, a skilled workforce needs to understand how to gather/access data toextract trends and optimize operations, and how label the key events, and develop training datasets that can be used by machine learning (ML) experts for advanced analytics. The power ofML and AI has not been fully realized in the manufacturing sector [2]. One of the majorchallenges is that the small and medium manufacturers, which account for 98% of the industry,lack the dedicated data analytic workforce. This is
portionsof their academic experience under both systems. Using the architectural engineering (ARCE)program as an example, this paper addresses all of these and suggests some helpful hints fornavigating the process.IntroductionMost colleges and universities are on the semester calendar system. Since 1987, 132 collegeshave converted from quarters to semesters, leaving only around 5 percent of the Nation’scolleges on a quarter system [1]. The California State University (CSU) system, the largestuniversity system in the nation, consists of 23 universities. In 2012, six CSU campuses startedtheir conversion to the semester system. Currently, 22 of the 23 CSU campuses are on thesemester system. In October 2021, the CSU Chancellor mandated that California
design team was tasked with creating a simplified process totransform post-consumer High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) into a casted functional product.Post-consumer plastic poses a significant threat to the environment due to the long time it takesfor it to decompose [1], and that 36 million tons of plastic waste is generated in the United Stateseach year [2]. As HDPE plastics can be recycled at least ten times without significantdegradation of its mechanical properties [3], they are an ideal target for recycling programs toreduce landfill waste and maximize the useful life of these plastics. Challenges in recyclingpost-consumer plastics center around the purity of the plastic product, as different types ofplastics are often mixed in
talk or traditional lecture.IntroductionIncreasing emphasis has been placed on the engineering education community to implementstudent-centered pedagogies which can increase retention and offer the students a more authentic(“real-world”) experience. These pedagogies have proven to be more effective than thetraditional “chalk-and-talk” passive lecture methods, and include challenge-based learning (e.g.,problem-based learning, project-based learning, case-based learning, inquiry-based learning [1])and a multitude of active/collaborative techniques (e.g., think-pair-share, quick think, jigsaw, andgallery walk). All of these learning methods excel in student learning of content as well as avariety of process skills such as critical thinking
inIndiana grew back to pre-pandemic figures with a need for 526,000 workers in 2021, comparedwith 539,000 in 2019, resulting in the country's highest concentration of manufacturing jobs [1].The problem further intensifies because although the manufacturing workforce growth results innew jobs and higher wages, manufacturers face challenges in recruiting well-qualified workers[2].While reskilling and upskilling efforts will be needed for the current workforce, particularly inthe plant floor, new jobs and occupations will emerge. These new jobs will require professionalsand future managerial employees to have strong data science skills in order to effectively designand oversee future AI-enabled manufacturing systems. However, a critical gap exists
groupcontexts. Our results also indicate that despite the additional barriers that BLI studentsexperience, they continue to espouse the meritocratic belief that anyone, regardless of identity,has an equal opportunity to become an engineer. The implications of this belief for BLI studentsuccess are discussed in the paper.Introduction Black, Latino/a/x, and Indigenous (BLI) students currently represent less than 17% ofbachelor’s degrees in engineering [1], despite decades of effort aimed at addressing theirunderrepresentation. BLI students are uniquely affected by overt whiteness in engineeringculture, especially at Predominately White Institutions (PWI), which can make classrooms feelunwelcoming and exacerbate experiences of systemic racism
of Engineering Education and the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. Dr. Menekse’s primary research focus is on exploring K-16 students’ engagement and learning of engineering and science concepts by creating innovative instructional resources and conducting interdisciplinary quasi-experimental research studies in and out of classroom environments. Dr. Menekse is the recipient of the 2014 William Elgin Wickenden Award by the American Society for Engineering Education. Dr. Menekse also received three Seed-for-Success Awards (in 2017, 2018, and 2019) from Purdue University’s Excellence in Research Awards programs in recognition of obtaining three external grants of $1 million or more during each year
Mechanical Engineering Department Polytechnique MontrealBackgroundFeedback, as a component of grading, plays an essential role in the success and motivation oflearners, but traditional written feedback presents many challenges related to constraints of time,space and understanding by learners [1, 2]. Feedback is also rarely consulted according to manyteachers and only the grade matters for the student [1-3]. Studies indicate that the use ofInformation and Communication Technologies (ICT) would make it possible to respond to certainlimitations of traditional feedback. For example, ICT would make it possible to give morefeedback, facilitate learner ownership [1] and promote their academic performance [4]. AmongICTs
. Mentoring has been shown to be an effectivetool for fostering such traits [1]. Throughout recent years, numerous definitions and frameworksfor mentoring have been developed [2]. Many formal and informal mentoring methods havefurther been documented as successful in contributing to the development and future success ofstudents [3, 4, 5].Near-peer mentoring is a method of mentoring in which a senior student mentors a youngerstudent [6]. Near-peer mentoring has shown to be especially beneficial because of “social andcognitive congruences” [6, 7] between the mentor and mentee. In addition, self-confidence andself-efficacy are also reported outcomes.The effects of near-peer mentoring are well-documented. For example, studies have shown thatnear-peer
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Uddin is a professor of Mechanical Engineering at UNC Charlotte and has a long track record of providing leadership to multi-disciplinary activities within the campus.Daniel Andrew Janies ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023A network analysis of the Twitter-Rxiv ecosystem for purveyors of science misinformation in preprints on the COVID-19 pandemic David Brown1, Erfan Al-Hossami2, Zhuo Cheng2, Alyssa Alameda2, Tia Johnson3, Samira Shaikh2, Mesbah Uddin4 and Daniel Janies1 1 Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics, UNC Charlotte 2 Department of Computer Science, UNC Charlotte 3 Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, UNC Charlotte 4
communication. The immersion framework utilized an existinghealthcare “Observation Program” offered by a not-for-profit healthcare organization with 1032beds, over 1000 active providers, and a team of more than 7000 employees. We will highlightthe program structure, our novel assessment tools, and initial outcomes, as well as propose futuredirections for the framework to ensure sustainability and success.At most universities, clinical immersion programs for the biomedical engineering students areoffered as extracurricular and usually occur during the summer [1-9]. Some institutions adoptedsemester-based immersion models [12], some adopted clinical field trips and visits within acourse [11], and finally, some adopted visits to clinical simulation