frameworkin engineering. Work evaluating the nature of engagement linked to higher levels of learning inengineering classrooms would provide value feedback to faculty seeking to modify theirclassrooms. Further work is needed in the realm of survey development to better understand theways in which students can provide feedback with accuracy.References[1] R. S. Heller, C. Beil, K. Dam, and B. Haerum, “Student and Faculty Perceptions of Engagement in Engineering,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 99, no. 3, pp. 253–261, Jul. 2010.[2] K. A. Smith, S. D. Sheppard, D. W. Johnson, and R. T. Johnson, “Pedagogies Of Engagement: Classroom Based Practices,” J. Eng. Educ., no. January, pp. 87–101, 2005.[3] H. L. Chen, L. R. Lattuca, and E. R. Hamilton
clinical immersion. To further guide students through the design process, team-basedactivities related to workshop topic(s), readings, and case studies were assigned for individualteam discussions.Program Deliverables and Surveys: By the conclusion of the CIP, teams were expected to generate a single, succinct problemstatement based on their primary research in a clinical environment. Moreover, new to thisprogram year, students were taught the basics of concept exploration and were expected to applythis knowledge to their identified problem. Three deliverables were generated by the programparticipants: individual blog entries, a written team report, and team presentation. The individualpublic blog aimed to document each student’s experience
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”,“crossing the chasm”, “technological S curve”, and so forth. Figure 9. Word-cloud of peer interactions within study groups Figure 10. Distance between keywords of peer discussionsLessons Learned about Peer InstructionAt the conclusion of the course, multiple course participants were interviewed to solicit theirfeedback on the P2P platform. Some interesting lessons were learned in terms of how theplatform was used in practice.Generally speaking, student feedback was mostly positive. According to students, it was“fairly straightforward” to learn to use the platform, especially since a detailed user guidehad been provided. It was helpful to view the feedback of other students, which oftentimestriggered a student to
a combine or tractor, and is similar to payingstudent loans.This paper discusses a proposed study on the effects of engineering economics and student loandebt. The paper proposes topic areas in engineering economy and shows how these topic areaswere used in an initial study on PhD students. The research shows that not all PhD students havethe expected financial understanding even though they were pursuing PhD’s in engineering. It isbelieved that the study on undergraduate students will yield more benefit and help tackle themounting student loan debt in the US.References[1] M. Kantrowitz, Who graduates with excessive student loan debt. 2015 [Online]. Available: www.studentaidpolicy.com/excessive-debt/ [accessed 4 July 2016].[2] S. L
Research(Whitbeck),Engineering Ethics(Charles B. Fleddermann), Ethical Issues in Engineering(Johnson),Engineering, Ethics and the Environment(P. Aarne Vesilind, Alastair S. Gunn), Thinking likean Engineer(Michael Davis), Engineering Ethics(W. Richard Bowen), EngineeringEthics(Zhengfeng Li, etc.), Engineering Ethics(Song Zhang), Engineering Ethics(YongqiangZhang), Engineering Ethics(Li Jin), Introduction to Engineering Ethics(Ping Xiao),Engineering Ethics(Li Liu), and so on. Several classic English books have also beentranslated into Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian, etc. According to the orientation of thesebooks and research needs, three American textbooks and three Chinese textbooks are selectedfor research. As shown in Table 1, the American
materialis based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under grant number DUE-1519412. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References[1] D. Evenhouse, N. Patel, M. Gerschutz, N. A. Stites, J. F. Rhoads, E. Berger, et al., "Perspectives on pedagogical change: Instructor and student experiences of a newly implemented undergraduate engineering dynamics curriculum," European Journal of Engineering Education, 2017.[2] J. F. Rhoads, E. Nauman, B. Holloway, and C. Krousgrill, "The Purdue Mechanics Freeform Classroom : A new approach to engineering mechanics
benefits and deeply heldcultural beliefs within some organizations about the negative connotations of a doctorate degreein engineering. Participants also described how university policies, such as partnership degreeprograms or inconvenient course times and modalities might compliment or conflict withemployer policies and further shape an employee’s decision to earn a PhD. These findings offersome initial insight into the employer-level factors that could inform returners’ thinking thatreturners, employers, and universities may want to consider in future decision making. References[1] Baker, S., Tancred, P., & Whitesides, S. (2002). Gender and Graduate School: Engineering Students Confront Life
artifacts, and informal conversations supplemented the primary data byproviding context for the observed heuristics and demonstrating the eventual outcomes ofheuristics.Table 1. Study participants Pseudonym Position Department Area(s) of Expertise Michael Associate Electrical and computer Previous and current course professor engineering instructor; embedded systems Sydney Full professor Electrical and computer Previous course instructor, engineering embedded systems Freddie Associate Industrial design; electrical Engineering education
. During the Fall 2017 semester under IRB approval, acrossover study randomly-partitioned COP4331’s students into one control group and twointervention groups. The lecture and laboratory components were conducted identically for allcohorts. Within Figure 2.1, it is depicted that the cohorts’ formative assessments were deliveredeither in the EPC testing center or via paper-based assessments. Within each cohort, theinterventions of computerized delivery, as well as random or intelligently-clustered peer learninggroups, continued during successive topic modules on a mutually-exclusive basis. An identicalpaper-based Final Exam was delivered to all students. The data collected included variouspre/post surveys of students’ perceptions, student
Education,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 93, no. 2, pp. 105–115, Apr. 2004.[5] S. Ferguson and R. W. Foley, “Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes and ABET Accreditation: A Pilot Study of Fourth-Year Engineering Students using Longitudinal Concept Maps,” presented at the 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, OH, 2019.[6] ABET, “Rationale for Revising Criteria 3 and 5,” 2016. [Online]. Available: http://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/accreditation-alerts/rationale-for- revising-criteria-3/. [Accessed: 19-Dec-2016].[7] R. W. Foley, L. M. Archambault, A. E. Hale, and H.-K. Dong, “Learning Outcomes in Sustainability Education Among Future Elementary School Teachers,” Journal of
transferring in the fall semester following participation in theprogram. Students in the program work with researchers from San Francisco State University,UC Merced, and NASA Ames Research Center.Implementation of the Summer Group and Individual Research Internship Programs showssuccess in helping students in solidify their choice of major, improving preparation for transfer,enhancing student self-efficacy in pursuing careers in engineering, and acquiring knowledge andskills needed to succeed in a four-year engineering program. As a result of their researchexperience, the participants have also expressed that they are now more likely to apply for otherinternships and consider pursuing advanced degrees in engineering [27].F. NSF S-STEM Scholarship
born afterthe mid 1990’s, are acutely aware of their privileged place in the world and are looking tomake a difference. The rise in student outreach clubs, study abroad, service learning andcommunity based learning all demonstrate that students are more attune to social justiceissues. In fact, biomedical engineering programs have been early adopters of includingvalue thinking, most especially through Devices for the Disabled (Enderle, 1999),Engineering World Health (www.ewh.org), e-NABLE (enablingthefuture.org), and theproliferation of programs that specifically consider design for the developing world.Strategic Thinking and Design ChallengesStrategic Thinking was born out of the business literature. It also has been a hallmark ofengineering
for Engineering Education, 2018 Two Approaches to Optimize Formula SAE Chassis Design Using Finite Element AnalysisAbstractThis paper documents two approaches used by undergraduate students to design and optimize asteel space frame chassis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for the Society of AutomotiveEngineers’ Formula SAE (FSAE) collegiate design competition. Junior level students inVehicle Design I used CATIA V5’s Generative Structural Analysis workbench to analyze theirindividual FSAE chassis designs. A tutorial is presented that allows a quickly modeled CADwireframe to be analyzed within CATIA using FEA with beam elements. Senior vehicle designstudents in a course titled Introduction to Finite Element
scenarios.To date, a video vignette with two scenes has been developed and embedded in a survey, whichhas begun to be tested with engineering faculty and students. After validation, it will be deployedto study HC in engineering across different participants, institutions, and engineering disciplines.References[1]. H.A., Giroux, Theory and resistance in education: A pedagogy for the opposition.London: Heinemann, 1983.[2]. F. Kentli, “Comparison of hidden curriculum theories,” European Journal ofEducational Studies, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 83-88, 2009.[3]. S. Nieto, Affirming diversity: The sociopolitical context of multiculturaleducation. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, 2004.[4]. J.C. Borges, T.C. Ferreira, M.S. Borges de Oliveira, N. Macini, and A.C.F
learning ingeneral is two-fold: first, students with experience in industry have an exposure to application onwhich to build understanding of theory. A few students regarded the study of theory to be anecessary evil, not useful in terms of immediate educational value: DP19: “My work experience has contributed to only two (2) courses so far. Typically, material related to theory does not contribute directly to my work at my job.” R18: “It is helpful to see how the theory works with the practical application, but at time[s] the theory is just that. Work has helped me focus on the need.”However, the students who were able to find the why had a better understanding of the materialas well as applications of it. Direct pathway
familiar with relevant background and technical knowledge that lead to successful design.The starting point of any design project, irrespective of the object or nature of the project, is theproblem definition phase characterized by asking relevant questions and attempting to findplausible/realistic answers. No sooner has a client or professor defined a series of objectives for adesign project than the designer- whether in a consulting office or in a classroom- want to findout what the customer really wants. Questions such as: what is an economic project? How doyou define the best design? What is a safe design? What are the factor(s) that will affect thedesign the most? Phrasing it differently, knowledge resides in the questions that can be
Learning: Cooperation in the College Classroom, 2nd ed. Edina, MN: Interaction Book Co., 1998.[12] D.W. Johnson, R. T. Johnson, and K.A. Smith, “Cooperative learning returns to college What evidence is there that it works?” Change, vol 30, no. 4, pp. 26-35, 1998.[13] M. Laal and S. M. Ghodsi, “Benefits of collaborative learning,” Social and Behavioral Sciences, vol. 31, pp. 486-490, 2012.[14] K. A. Smith, S. D. Sheppard, D. W. Johnson, and R. T. Johnson, “Pedagogies of Engagement: Classroom-Based Practices,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 94, no. 1, pp. 87–101, Jan. 2005.[15] B. Barron, “Achieving coordination in collaborative problem-solving groups,” Journal of the Learning Sciences, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 403–436, Oct. 2000
current political system [17]. While locus of control has been studied extensively since the 1980’s, there is no generalconsensus as to the correlation between the locus of control and ethical decision-making. Studieshave shown no correlation between the two constructs, while others have reported that aninternal locus of control is positively correlated to ethical decision-making [10],[14]. An internallocus of control means that the individual feels they are in control of a given behavior [16].While not indicative of ethical behavior, the perception of being in control when faced with anethical dilemma may positively correlate to ethical decision-making and ethical awareness. Personality has been used to elucidate a variety of
, pp. 14.119.1 - 14.119.10, 2009.[3] B. C. James, W. H. Goodridge, and C. Green, “Strategy, Task Performance, and Behavioral Themes from Students Solving 2-D and 3-D Force Equilibrium Problems,” in 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 2015, pp. 26.1405.1 - 26.1405.15: ASEE, 2015.[4] P. S. Steif and M. Hansen, “Comparisons Between Performances in a Statics Concept Inventory and Course Examinations,” International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 22, no. 5, pp. 1070-1076, 20 November 2005 2006.[5] K. Higley, T. Litzinger, P. Van Meter, C. B. Masters, and J. Kulikowich, “Effects Of Conceptual Understanding, Math And Visualization Skills On Problem Solving In
likecourse is the need to train the staff that aid in the operation of the course(s).Any large pedagogical change made in a course of this size requires careful advancedplanning. A key step in the implementation is training40. Instructions to graders must be clear,instructions to TAs may require practice or guided real-time instruction. Depending on thechange, the TAs may need additional technical training, like running MATLAB or moderatinga discussion board.A key aspect of any team is cohesion. The teaching team must “buy in” to the changes. At aminimum this reduces the risk that TAs will revert back to “easier” or more familiar methods.At worst, the teaching assistants can revolt. Buy-in is also important because changes canrequire more time and
development. Table 2 provides a description ofpedagogical topics covered, the associated learning goals, resources used, and the primaryactivities implemented.Table 2. Timetable of pedagogical development seminar topics, main resources, and activities Term Week Topic(s) Goal(s) Resource(s) Activities Studio pedagogy Koretsky, 2015 [1]; Metacognition Tanner, 2012 [14]; Whole class discussion Pre-Fall 1, 2, 3, 0 Fixed vs. growth Dweck, 2007 [15]; Read articleOrientation 4, 5
collections withoutballooning the total price.Future research plans include looking at usage data of the various initiatives, andmonitoring price per use over a longer time period.References[1] S. Bosch and K. Henderson, "New World, Same Model," Library Journal, vol. 142, no. 7, p. 40, 2017.[2] M. Levine-Clark, "Access to everything: Building the future academic library collection," portal: Libraries and the Academy, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 425-437, 2014.[3] S. Pinfield, "The changing role of subject librarians in academic libraries," Journal of librarianship and information science, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 32-38, 2001.[4] C. Tenopir, "New Directions for Collections," Library Journal vol. 135, no. 19, 2010.[5] R. Johnson
factors that influence project implementation. Course strengths incritical and innovative thinking have been positively influenced through the partnership with theMiller School of Entrepreneurship and working with an engaged Technology Transfer Office.Table 6 – 2016, 2017 “Special Topics in Engineering Biomedical Innovation” Projects Area(s) Project Clinical Department Sanitizing method for ultrasound Systems/Equipment Radiology probe Exoskeleton to support lead vests Equipment Nephrology
for Preparedness an engineering degree; students discussed their preparedness in term of their math and/or science coursework Keywords/phrases included: math, science, understanding topics, chemistry requirements, science requirements, math topics, understanding math, wake-up call, reality 4 Financial Impacts Students discussed financial implications of various schools, degrees, or programs Keywords/phrases included: financial, cost(s), differences between public and private, in-state, out-of-state
to that, he was working as a Research Specialist in the Department of Physiology at University of California, San Francisco. He has authored over 85 peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Langmuir, Biomaterials, Journal of Orthopedic Research, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, etc. and has and h-index of 37. He has also presented his work at numerous national and international level conferences. He received his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2003, M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago in 2000 and B.E. in Chemical Engineering from M. S. University in India in 1998.Dr. Kimberly Catton P.E., Colorado State University Professor of
pastwork [1] to communicate the same ideas about types of behavior to the participants. How canwe know whether participants understood the same concepts that the vignettes were intendedto portray? Each time a participant indicated that a particular individual on their teamexhibited a particular behavior based on their reading of the vignette, one of the open-endedquestions asked was: “In what way do you feel ______'s behavior during the project is/wassimilar to the passage above?” These responses were randomized and de-identified. The web-based computer software Dedoose was used to code all 366 excerpts based on the 11 originalbehavior definitions independently of which behavior the participant had intended to indicate.A given excerpt could be
theoretical frameworks and models weredeveloped as related to young adults’ epistemological development. These models orframeworks manifested further expansions and exploration of students’ epistemologicaldevelopment, such as Belenky et al. ’s work in the Women’s Way of Knowing [9] [10], King andKitchener’s Reflective Judgement Model[11] and Kuhn’s Argumentative Thinking[12]. In spite ofthe unique features of each theoretical model and framework, they all demonstrated a similardevelopmental trend which was first delineated in Perry’s theory [13] [14], that is, from a dualistic,right-or wrong vintage point to a contextual, relativistic understanding.In engineering education, quite a number of researchers have tried to explore students’epistemological