Analysis requires that a usable with comprehensive appraisal of internal and external situations qualitative be undertaken before suitable strategic options can be data, determined. interactivePDCA Cycle The PDCA cycle is a problem solving technique that is Successful: graphical and logical in most situations and is an open loop. visual, P stands for plan, D for do, C or Check, and A for act. qualitative
behaviors on a mobile robot, • describing the difference between artificial intelligence and engineering approaches to robotics, • functioning on a multidisciplinary team to complete mobile robotics projects on a hardware platform, • comparing and contrasting the various robot paradigms including hierarchical, reactive, deliberative, hybrid, and behavior-based, • analyzing and implementing metric and topological path planning on a mobile robot, • analyzing and implementing subsumption architecture and potential field summation to implement obstacle avoidance on a mobile robot, • describing the methods for localization and implementing the Kalman filter algorithm on a mobile robot, and
research design [15]. Based on ourinterest in examining how this department constructs engineering identity in its documentaryartifacts, we focused on two specific types of documents: internal documents and public-facingdocuments. Public-facing documents analyzed included outreach information on the universitywebsite about the department and the three majors, transfer plans from state community colleges,graduation/curricular requirements, and plans of study. Internal documents included ABET self-study reports for each of the three programs. Some documents we included blurred the linesbetween public and internal, such as the college and department strategic plans. Additionally, welimited our analysis to current documents produced within the last
Careers Course was a Career Module created by three groups of teachers basedon the 2014 National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategic Plan and data from national, state andlocal workforce development entities to help depict the career opportunities in nanotechnologyand the academic and skills attainment that their own students would need in preparation forthose careers. The main deliverable for the pedagogy and lesson plan development course wasfor students to produce five lesson plans centered on their various teaching content areas(biology, earth/space science, chemistry, physics, engineering technology, etc.) whichincorporated a nanotechnology-based theme.Study OverviewIn this multi-methods research evaluation, we sought to understand the
Paper ID #21415Rewards of an Engineering Prerequisite AssignmentDr. Cynthia Jane Wilson Orndoff Esq., Florida Southwestern State College Dr. Cynthia Orndoff received a J.D in 2014 from Ave Maria Law School and a B.S. in 1984, an M.S. in 1997 and a Ph.D. in 2001, all in Civil Engineering from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Prior to Florida SouthWestern College, she was an Associate Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University and an Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Missouri, Columbia. She has taught courses in infrastructure management, planning, transportation and
writings have been on concrete repairs, structural plastics and flash track project management were funded by the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Construction Industry Institute. Dr. Austin’s teaching and research interests cross the spectrum of the construction management, with a current focus on project management, construction equipment, planning and scheduling and research and teaching methodologies. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Tailoring Construction Management Instruction to the Emerging Adult LearnerIntroductionAccording to the National Survey of Student Engagement [29], Bowling Green State University(BGSU) is a
Historical Research-Sources 4.36 1.08 3.88 1.33 Research Questions 4.36 0.94 4.36 0.85 Experimental/Technical Work 4.60 0.82 4.60 0.66 Analysis 4.15 1.23 4.23 0.75Figures 1 and 2 illustrate results using the developed rubric and reveals some interesting findingsregarding EML in our Product Archaeology project. Experimental/Technical Work(Connections) was found to be the high scoring rubric item and one that had the least amount ofvariation between student teams. This relates to the team’s ability to create (and report) on anexperimental plan
competitions. In recent years, competitions have found favor among schools anduniversities especially because competitions provide hands-on experience. Engineeringcompetitions provide students with the opportunities to participate in authentic tasks, tobecome engaged in planning and design, to solve complex problems, and to work with teams(Carberry, Lee, & Swan, 2013). In a previous study, Kusano and Johri (2014) found thatengineering competitions supported the development of student autonomy, and thedeveloping autonomy provided students a sense of empowerment over their own learningtrajectories. The Kusano and Johri (2014) findings support examination of the broader scopeof professional responsibilities and the acquisition of professional skills
Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering (CBEE) at Oregon StateUniversity (OSU). While we currently provide students many innovative learning opportunities,we are concerned that the extent to which these efforts are marginalized and isolated may deterfrom their influence. To address this issue, we plan to create a holistic, inclusive, professionally-based learning environment woven through both curricular requirements and co-curricularopportunities for students. We specifically target social inequality by seeking to createengineering educational systems and interpersonal interactions that are professionally andpersonally life-affirming for all people across their differences. We seek to catalyze changethrough construction of a culture
) Develop a plan of action, along with identifying potential consequences (“Plan” phase) (5) Implement the plan (“Implement” or Prototype phase) (6) Verify that the solution is working, with no unintended adverse consequences, and update as needed (“Improve” phase which may link back to the Ask, Imagine, or Plan phases) (7) Document solution to inform/train users [suggest adding a “Tell” phase for sharing results following self- or group-reflection]Additionally, the methodology for analyzing thinking proposed by Paul and Elder29 is used atthe foundational level of the capstone course, specifically with regard to the students’ finalproduct report and presentation guidelines. These eight “Elements of Thought” are
down selected teams integrate into the selected team orteams. As a consequence the teams get larger which requires that student team leadershipdevelop good task planning and management skills. A fall-out of the approach is to simplifyclass administration and grading. Second semester lectures focus on more advanced design andanalysis topics required to support over twenty (20) technically rigorous milestone reviews.Student teams are responsible for task planning required to prepare for and satisfy milestonereview entry criteria. The instructional staff role is to evaluate whether entry criteria arecompliant and exit criteria satisfied (a minimum grade of 7 for every criterion on a 0-10 ratingscale).Our 2nd semester A&D development model
the end of their freshman yearon the various aspects of the program and strongly agreed overall that the program made themmore confident in their abilities (3.80/4.00) and that participation improved their freshman yearperformance (3.60/4.00). The aspect of the program ranked highest by students (3.82/4.00) waspeer mentoring, which was provided through an established university program. Trained peermentors provided social support as well as resume and research plan development support. Alsohighly rated programs by the students were community engagement (3.57/4.00), and a variety ofresearch skills workshops and seminars (3.43/4.00). Research skills seminars included: technicalwriting, public speaking, and poster making, and seminars included
females and 4 males) developed and shared strategies forincorporating academic integrity into classroom activities and course assignments.The workshop, designed and facilitated by an expert in ethics education at a large public researchuniversity, aims to prepare faculty for infusing academic integrity and professional ethics intoundergraduate engineering courses. The workshop featured three aspects: 1) enhancingparticipants’ self-efficacy in teaching academic integrity and professional ethics; 2) facilitatingtheir development of instructional strategies for teaching integrity and ethics; and 3) supportingtheir classroom implementation of instructional plans. Table 1 presents the content of theworkshop. One month after the workshop, the
. Page 26.866.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Humanizing Signals and Systems: A Reflective AccountAbstract:In this paper, I authentically and reflectively depict my journey as an engineering educatordelving in the challenge of integrating technical content of a continuous-time signals and systemsclass with the social, value-laden realities that encompass such concepts. I refer to this particularchallenge as humanizing the technical content of signals and systems. Specifically, I describe thesignals and systems course and how I structured content and assessment plans to create space forhuman values. Additionally, I critically examine how some barriers that worked against myefforts
include (1) technology and collaboration strategies for green building design and construction, (2) global virtual teams, (3) applications of BIM and COBie in operations and (4) bringing BIM to the construction site via mobile. She has received funding from the National Science Foundation, U.S. Army, U.S. Department of Education, Mechanical Contractors Association of Western Washington, University of Washington Royalty Research Fund, University of Washington Capital Projects, the College of Built Environments’ BE Lab and was awarded the College of Architecture and Urban Planning 2007 Dean’s Development Fund.Anne K Anderson, Washington State University Anne Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the School of Design
Innovation and Regional incubators, venture capital Entrepreneurship Activity availability Based on Graham, R. Creating university-based entrepreneurial ecosystems evidence from emerging world leaders. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)A month later, four to five members of each team bring results from their landscapeanalyses to a multi-day workshop. Presenters from a wide variety of universitiesintroduce Pathways teams to model programs in innovation and entrepreneurship. Thesesessions are interspersed with an introduction to a specific planning and change processcalled “strategic doing.” Based on “lean” principles,7 strategic doing emphasizes rapid,iterative activities based on well-defined
regarding how to develop a curriculum map, amultiyear assessment plan as well as direct and indirect measures for assessment areillustrated. A list of do’s and don’ts are provided based on the information that wasobtained from the assessment.INTRODUCTIONIn today’s competitive environment, employers are placing a high value on graduates thathave demonstrated relevant skills and knowledge in any discipline. To establish that thegraduates have learned the required knowledge and acquired the required skills,instructors turn to annual and long-term assessment processes. These assessmentrequirements may vary with each institution. However, there are certain assessmentprocesses that these institutions are required to adopt by accrediting bodies such
26.358.3excellent rate.Programming changes occurred during the first five years of this program. A major addition theprogram occurred in spring 2005 with the introduction of the “Guaranteed 4.0” by Donna O.Johnson.7. This learning system is taught to all CIRC scholars and the major reason that moststudents in the program improve academically and are more efficient in their time spent learning.Another part of the 4.0 Plan that is very valuable to helping the students organize their life sothat they plan for adequate learning time is a detailed time management schedule. Students findthis system very helpful and many continue to use this system after they graduate. The“Guaranteed 4.0 Plan” is an excellent learning system and is considered to be a major reason
reference.The records and deliverables associated with the progress of the project collected through ashared Google drive as well as personal observation during the competition period were used ascomplementary sources for the current analysis and discussion. Figure 3. Sample of the survey used to assess the learning experience of students in the SD competitionResults and DiscussionThe results of the surveys are presented according to the three phases considered in the analysis:beginning (the design and planning phase of the project), middle (development phase of theproject), and end (final phase of the project and contest week). The survey response rates were 5students, 27 students, and 22 students for the
electrical engineering. In addition, eachfaculty member had some limited amount of experience overseas. The consulting engineer hadextensive experience with EWB teams and in developing engineering solutions worldwide.The concept of “Do No Harm” was woven throughout the course by exposing students tointernational case studies. One class per week was dedicated to considering success ofhumanitarian engineering projects and the unfortunate frequency of failed – though well-intended – projects. Assignments forced the students to reflect upon positives and negatives andincorporate the best in their plans. Additionally, the students were challenged to develop a designand prototype to transport water from a creek on campus considering appropriateness
Unlock Regional Excellence(CAPTURE) program sponsored by the Florida Board of Governor (BOG) and addressescurriculum mapping and articulation to support student degree completion in computer scienceand engineering programs. Specifically highlighted as part of the transfer model are curriculumalignment and mapping, degree-specific “flight” plans, and program-geared advising. Thecollected data validates the effectiveness of the proposed model in increasing both the studentpipeline, and graduation rates. The process has also deepened our understanding of the needs ofstudents to better align student careers aspirations with industry workforce needs. Theeffectiveness of the collaborative model could be replicated among other institutions interested
examples that show the benefits of a cognizantview of the ideas that define the discipline with increased involvement of an integratedcommunity [14].Course DescriptionAt Fulbright, engineering concepts covered by the first-year course UG1070: Creating & Makingare focused on cross-disciplinary approaches. Focus on transferrable skills mixed with practicalexposure highlight elements of design, human psychology, technology literacy, project planning,and project management. The design work incorporates primarily human centered design withother concepts of ideation and divergent thinking to spur innovation [1], [15]. Psychologicalconcepts covered involve self-inquiry through Myers-Briggs and Jungian analyses and focusedon investigating the
science resources. With input from the EngineeringLibrarian, the UEL and STEM librarian developed a lesson plan to introduce students to a varietyof resources in a fast-paced manner. Rather than provide in-depth introductions to one or tworesources, the workshop would provide a high-level overview of a variety of resources. As first-year students were likely unfamiliar with the library, the workshop started with an introductionto the library as a physical space and the library website as a virtual space. Students learned howto use the library catalog to find books and e-books. They were also introduced to the library’sresearch subject guides, which provide relevant resources for individual subject areas. The bulkof the workshop featured
,summarize the results of evaluations by the student participants in and judges of thiscompetition, and describe plans for the development of these programs. Section 2 providesbackground on EPICS and the EPICS Entrepreneurship Initiative. Section 3 describes how theNational I2P® has been extended to encompass social entrepreneurship efforts in addition toEPICS. Section 4 summarizes the results of evaluations by the students and judges whoparticipated in the 2006 National I2P® Competition for EPICS and Social Entrepreneurship.Section 5 describes future plans for these efforts, including the 2007 competition and the creationof the Innovation Initiative for Social Entrepreneurship as the new umbrella for all of theseactivities
decisions, and cost-benefit analysis, 2.0 Embodies a system baseline for evolutionary development in spiral phases with exit criteria for each phase, 3.0 Features an entrepreneurial component to assess marketability, profitability, intellectual property, financial risk, business plan development, and tech transfer, 4.0 Contains a methodology for feasibility analysis, trade-off studies, and risk assessments, 5.0 Takes a holistic approach to project development considering the entire project over its life-cycle The system engineering entrepreneurship approach is especially beneficial for technicallydiverse, dynamic projects or programs that span departments, colleges, or universities andrequire the integration
and engineering; environmental sciences; andhuman factors & industrial/organizational psychology. In a mere 40 years, WSU has risen tothird among public institutions in Ohio in research expenditures (over $60 M annually); the firstcapital campaign has just exceeded the $100 M mark. The distinctiveness of WSU includes:Kaplan/Newsweek College Catalog’s recommendation as one of 26 universities nationwide for“high level of individual attention from faculty”; and its recognized leadership in accessibleprogramming for people with disabilities as evidenced by the recent NSF IGERT award tosupport a new interdisciplinary Ph D. concentration in Learning with Disability. WSU’s currentStrategic Plan (2003-2008) “On the Horizon, Building our Future
generaland health care in particular.Biomedical engineering applied with an early large emphasis on the maintenance, electricalsafety, and electronics aspects of medical equipment. This encouraged the consideration ofbroader safety aspects in health care.Biomedical Engineering Professionals who divides into two main categories: the ClinicalEngineers (CE) or Biomedical Engineers and the Biomedical Engineering (Equipment)Technicians (BMET) required a special training to be qualified to be very trusted technicians.In Saudi Arabia, as a developed country, the Government spends billions dollars annuallyexpenditure on the health sector. The Ministry of Health has finalized plans to establish newhospitals and renovate and expand 324 existing hospitals and
an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy and the Chief of the Electronic Systems Division. He received his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University in 1989. He completed his MS degree in Systems Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1992. In 2000, he completed his PhD in Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His graduate work and research have focused on nonlinear control theory, automated path planning, and decision making. His current research is exploring the control aspects of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles. In 2004, he completed a one-year exchange
fundamental science and math courses (See Appendix A) 3. Provide a program with a very specific core of existing engineering and business courses that provides approximately 16 credit hours for specialization in either engineering or business using existing courses. It seemed that this option could eventually lead to accreditation. 4. Provide a program with a very specific core of existing engineering and business courses and an additional set of four to five new courses typically found in industrial engineering and manufacturing programs such as Facilities Planning and Design; Page 12.1238.3 Production
ofundergraduates enrolled in ECE was 399, as shown in Figure 1. 261 of these students weremajoring in Electrical Engineering and 138 were majoring in Computer Engineering. Thesecond plot on figure 1 is the ASEE national ECE undergraduate enrollment data between 2004and 2011. 2012 data was not available at the time of publishing this paper. Corrective Action Plan InitiatedFigure 1: ECE undergraduate enrollment over the last nine reporting periods.When analyzing the enrollment increases for OU-ECE, the ECE enrollment numbers from theASEE data is used as a baseline. The ASEE data shows that national ECE undergraduateenrollment declined from 102,012 to 81,501 between 2004 and 2008. This 20.1% decrease waslower