andexisting ethical frameworks, which may be expressed emotively. Rather than portraying emotionas a threat to rationality, we outline pedagogical strategies that encourage students to explore therelationship between emotions and feelings, logic and reason, and values and ethics. Thepedagogical strategies presented here are being piloted in an advanced (upper-division)undergraduate seminar course, “Ethics, Engineering, and Society.” This seminar, which was firsttaught during the 2011/12 Academic Year at the University of California, Berkeley, alsoinformed the development of our funded project. This paper describes early student responses tothe new curriculum. Our results suggest that engaging students’ emotions encourages andenables them to reflect
PLP onstudent learning in an introductory microprocessors class. To examine the impact on learning,students were required to write reflections about their learning every week after their labexperience. Reflections were then analyzed from a corpus-based discourse analytic perspective forwhat kind of knowledge the students gained in the PLP experience, procedural or declarative.Additionally, the language in the reflections was analyzed for stance—the students’ perspectiveson what they claimed they had learned. Results showed that students were gaining proceduralknowledge throughout the semester. In this PLP experience, which follows a trajectory of research,implementation and integration, the procedural knowledge was articulated with less
teachers and pre-service teachers joinedother professionals in the region in an immersive materials “boot camp” facilitated by ASM priorto the start of their research experience. Field trips, guest speakers and group work that producedK-12 curriculum complemented the teams’ research experience. During the culminatingactivities, the groups presented the STEM curriculum developed, the final laboratory projectresults and provided regular guided reflections regarding their efforts during the six-weekprogram. Local System Change (LSC), Mathematics Teaching Efficacy and Beliefs Instrument(MTEBI) and Science Teaching Efficacy and Beliefs Instrument (STEBI) surveys wereadministered to identify changes in attitudes, beliefs and practices. Results of the
Paper ID #42061Board 361: Reframing Racial Equity Year 2: Examining Script of WhitenessDr. Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego Diana A. Chen, PhD is an Associate Professor and one of the founding faculty members of Integrated Engineering at the University of San Diego. She earned her BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College, and MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from Clemson University. In collaboration with colleagues, Dr. Chen is designing a new engineering curriculum to educate changemakers who understand that engineering is an inherently socio-technical activity. Her passion is studying and encouraging culture
an Integrated Engineering Curriculum to Improve Freshman Calculus," Proceedings of the 1998 ASEE Conference, Seattle, WA.4. Hansen, E.W., 1998, "Integrated Mathematics and Physical Science (IMPS): A New Approach for First Year Students at Dartmouth College," Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, Vol. 2, 579.5. Kumar, S. and Jalkio, J., 1998, "Teaching Mathematics from an Applications Perspective," Proceedings of the 1998 ASEE Conference, Seattle, WA.6. Whiteacre, M.M. and Malave, C.O., 1998, "Integrated Freshman Engineering Curriculum for Pre-Calculus Students," Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, Vol. 2, 820-823.7. Augustine, N.R., et al., Eds., “Rising Above the Gathering Storm,” National
)," Toyota Public Affairs Division, Japan, May 2003. [Online]. Available: http://www.evworld.com/library/toyotahs2.pdf. [Accessed 20 February 2013].[2] E. W. Constans, J. Kadlowec, K. K. Bhatia, H. Zhang, T. Merrill and B. Angelone, "Integrating the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum using a Long-Term Green Design Project: Part 1: The Hybrid Powertrain," ASEE Annual Conference, 2012.[3] E. W. Constans, M. S. Acosta, K. K. Bhatia, H. Zhang and J. Kadlowec, "Development and Implementation of a Control Strategy for a Hybrid Power Train System in a Classroom Setting," ASEE Annual Conference, 2014.[4] M. S. Acosta, E. W. Constans, K. K. Bhatia, J. Kadlowec, T. Merrill, H. Zhang and B. Angelone, "Integrating the Curriculum using a
educators on social and economic pillars, itdoes not provide sufficient insight into where to begin this shift toward a more balancedperspective on sustainability. In this study, we endeavor to address this gap in the literature firstby both (a) exposing which topics and challenges in the environment are neglected byengineering students in speaking to environmental sustainability, and (b) which social andeconomic aspects of sustainability do indeed make it onto the radar screen forstudents. Knowing (a) provides implicates for what needs to be added to existing stand-aloneand integrated models of sustainability in the engineering curriculum; knowing (b) gives someinsight into an appropriate starting point to connect to student interests in social
experience into the pre-engineering and technology-based classrooms, the collab- oration with community colleges to develop interactive games in empowering students with engineering literacy and problem-solving, the integration of system-on-chip concepts across two year Engineering Science and four year ECE curricula, and the implementation of an educational innovation that demon- strates science and engineering principles using an aquarium. Her work has resulted in over 90 journal and conference papers and book chapters.Dr. Steven H Chin, Rowan University Steven H. Chin is currently the Associate Dean of Engineering at Rowan University. He has been in this position since 1997, while serving as Interim Dean from 2010-2012
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. Page 24.636.3Virtual Facility and Tutor SystemBased on the development of 3D Virtual Facility, the authors have conducted an experiment toexplore if the use of operating the RP simulator is performing as good as the use ofimplementing the real FDM 3000 machine. The experiment reveals that students who have usedthe RP simulator perform not as good as students who have an instructor in the laboratory,particularly in the comprehensive exam and the calibration operation31. Consequently, theauthors would like to conduct further investigation to learn about (1) If integration of VF andTutor System (TS) can achieve similar performance as a real instructor in the classroom;and (2) What components should be incorporated in the TS to enhance
with partner discipline input that utilizes the mathematical concepts identified in the fishbowl exercises. The sharing of materials can be used in the classroom. In this way, collaborations among partner disciplines and mathematics can lead to substantive changes in the classroom curriculum to benefit student learning.The creation of these lists constitutes an important element in the success of SUMMIT-P’s work,as the wish lists could be implemented by each institution to map course learning objectives.More about the SUMMIT-P fishbowl activities can be found in Hofrenning et al. [10]. Table 2. Fishbowl Activity Questions General 1. As you read the CF report, do the recommendation still ring true? 2. Do you
Paper ID #29371Solutions for Hiring Manufacturing Technology InstructorsProf. Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch is the Executive Director and Principal Investigator of the Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, an National Science Foundation Center of Excellence. She is the state director for the College of Technology, a seamless pathway in technology and engineering from all 12 public community colleges to 8 public and private universities. Dr. Wosczyna-Birch has expertise with both the recruitment and persistence of under represented populations, especially women, to pursue
engineering labs.5. AcknowledgementThe authors greatly appreciate the support of NSF (IUSE #__________).6. Reference[1] J. R. Chandler, A. D. Fontenot, M. O. Hagler, "A model for integrating first-year compositioncourses with engineering curriculum," 31st Annual Frontiers in Education Conference. Impact onEngineering and Science Education. Conference Proceedings (Cat. No.01CH37193), Reno, NV,USA, 2001, pp. S2B-8, doi: 10.1109/FIE.2001.964015.[2] D. Kim, F. Howes, (2023) “Areas of improvement and difficulties with lab report writing inthe lower-division engineering laboratory courses across three universities.,” The Proceedings of2023 ASEE Annual Conference and Exhibitions.[3] W. Olson, D. Kim. "An Exploratory Study of Far Transfer: Understanding
training. Integral to the work is research tounderstand how students use the models as learning aids with a goal of using these observationsto develop general activity design principles that may be applicable to a wider array of STEMcourses. We presented the project rationale, goals and research questions along with the overallresearch design in 2020 [1].After a year of development and pilot activities, we commenced data collection in classroomimplementations of a relatively mature curriculum starting fall 2019. Data collection ended inMarch 2020 when the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced an abrupt shift to online learning.Clearly, an educational intervention featuring group learning in classroom activities with sharedmanipulatives would need
Oklahoma State University. She spent 12 years teaching secondary science and engineering in Oklahoma, and is a 2014 recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.Dr. Nick Lux Lux, Montana State University Dr. Nicholas Lux has is an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction in MSU’s Department of Education. His teaching and research interests are in the area of educational technology. He has worked in the fields of K-12 and higher education for 18 years, and currently teaches in the Montana State University Teacher Education Program. He has experience in educational technology theory and practice in K-12 contexts and teacher education, with a focus on STEM teaching and
: encouraging younger students’ interest in STEM related fields while changing the definition and conversation of what it means to be an engineer. Her research interests include motivation and STEM curriculum development and evaluation. She is very excited to be a part of this community and hopes to spark the interest of engineering education research within her peer groups and to return to education after industry experience.Dr. Jeanne L. Sanders, University of Nevada, Reno Jeanne Sanders (she/her/hers) is a postdoctoral researcher in Engineering Education at the University of Nevada, Reno. She graduated with her Ph.D from North Carolina State University in the Fall of 2020. She plans to pursue a career in academia in the
the following high-level research question: 1. How does the workshop impact the implementation interest of the active learning pedagogy across all STEM disciplines?The Intellectual Merit of the ProjectThe project contributes to understanding of the impact of hands-on learning activities that allowfaculty to integrate ECP and new sensors into the curriculum. The multidisciplinary nature of theproject team also allows an understanding on how to undertake authentic learning activities thatspan across the curriculum. The project equally provides valuable insight into learning innovationfor minority students by the adoption of ECP beyond the field of electrical engineering. The projectalso focuses on advancing knowledge and understanding of
to and read about how these engineering projects are making adifference in their communities: • Project BUILD (Building Using an Interactive Learning Design) [7] • Community-Engaged Engineering Interventions with Appalachian Youth [8] • Connections in the Making: Elementary Students, Teachers, and STEM Professionals Integrating Science and Engineering to Design Community Solutions [9] • Zipping Towards STEM: Integrating Engineering Design into the Middle School Physical Science Curriculum [10] • Collaborative Research: American Innovations in an Age of Discovery: Teaching Science and Engineering through 3D-printed Historical Reconstructions [11]In addition to the profiles of ITEST projects like
award in January of 2020 as supportedby emails from the Chair of the Mathematics Department. There was no resistance to offering thecourse in the Fall of 2020 since it was a strategy for the S-STEM award.The installation step began during the beginning of the global pandemic, the spring and summerof 2020. The planning of the corequisite course curriculum and design was only discussed byemail.The curriculum of the corequisite course was designed to teach calculus with review ofprecalculus topics imbedded throughout the course. The intent was not to teach precalculusfollowed with calculus but integrate key topics of precalculus within the calculus concepts. TheNorwich University precalculus curriculum works through examining functions from
Education, vol. 95, no. 5, pp. 877–907, 2011. [8] J. Engelbrecht, C. Bergsten, and O. Kagesten, “Conceptual and procedural approaches to mathematics in the engineering curriculum: Student conceptions and performance,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 101, no. 1, pp. 138–162, 2012. [9] D. Budny, G. Bjedov, and W. LeBold, “Assessment of the impact of the freshman engineering courses,” in Proceedings Frontiers in Education 1997 27th Annual Conference. Teaching and Learning in an Era of Change, E. Innovations, Ed., vol. 87, no. 4. Pittsburgh, PA: Stipes Publishing LLC, 1997, pp. 1100–1106. [Online]. Available: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/636047/[10] K. O’Connor, F. A. Peck, J. Cafarella, J. F. Sullivan, T. D. Ennis, B
been developed to acclimate and accelerate veteransinto an electrical and computer engineering degree. The projected shortage of trained technicalpersonnel in renewable energy and energy distribution systems areas has been the targeted initialtechnical focus.Technical focusThis paper focuses on the program’s impact and progress with developed tools and materialsnecessary to acclimate and accelerate military veterans towards successful bachelor degrees inengineering. Because of the opportunity to involve veterans in the workforce, researchers havedeveloped a program to help integrate veterans into electrical and computer engineering degrees. Theinitial technical focus emphasizes renewable energy and energy distribution systems areas, whichhave
selection for engineering design.DESIGN OF THE CURRICULUM FOR GPMT EDUCATIONManufacturing technology is integrally tied to advancements in materials science andtechnology. Materials science and technology have played a critical role in the technologicalevolution of our society, from structural steels to optoelectronics and robotics technology.We have enhanced the five current core courses within the current project (NSF AWRARDNo.: DUE- 1044794): that is, materials technology, mechanical engineering technology lab,plastics processing technology, solid modeling and design, and robotics in manufacturing.Also, we established an intensive undergraduate research program for co-op students in themanufacturing and mechanical engineering technology programs
stronger technical background. Work on this project is continuing with additionalcourses at the participating universities, and with additional university partners. This additionaldata will allow the researchers to investigate whether these patterns continue to hold.IntroductionA number of studies have assessed the value of including failure case studies in the civilengineering curriculum. It has been argued that failure case studies should be integrated into theengineering curriculum, early enough in order for young professionals to connect with theproblems encountered by engineers and perhaps trigger interest, excitement, and relevance of theprofession. In other words, exposing students to factors that result to failure and disaster canhelp them
Paper ID #43687Board 387: S-STEM: Iron Range Engineering Academic Scholarships forCo-Op Based Engineering EducationDr. Catherine McGough Spence, Minnesota State University, Mankato Catherine Spence is an Assistant Professor at Iron Range Engineering through Minnesota State University, Mankato. She received her PhD in Engineering and Science Education in 2019 and a BS in Electrical Engineering in 2014 at Clemson University.Dr. Emilie A Siverling, Minnesota State University, Mankato Emilie A. Siverling is an Assistant Professor of Integrated Engineering and the Iron Range Engineering Program through Minnesota State University
Phoenixmetropolitan area has served nearly 3,700 students. Further, implementation of EPICS targetsunderserved communities, including Title I and Hispanic majority schools. Because EPICS isconstrued as a service-oriented learning experience, the program inherently encourages a diversegroup of student participants. In other words, EPICS is not billed as an engineering course, butrather as a service-learning opportunity [15], [16]; this diversifies the students who are interestedin engaging with the program. Finally, EPICS features an adaptable curriculum that can bemolded to fit any of the following options: i) in-school model EPICS is a required course: anexample is where the school uses the EPICS course as a senior capstone experience; ii) in-schoolmodel
University and local high schools to infuse cyber- infrastructure learning experience into the pre-engineering and technology-based classrooms, the collab- oration with community colleges to develop interactive games in empowering students with engineering literacy and problem-solving, the integration of system-on-chip concepts across two year Engineering Science and four year ECE curricula, and the implementation of an educational innovation that demon- strates science and engineering principles using an aquarium. Her work has resulted in over 100 journal and conference papers and book chapters.Dr. Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University Cheryl A. Bodnar, Ph.D., CTDP is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Experiential
. She completed her post-doctoral work at Columbia University between 2005-2008. She joined University of Missouri-Columbia, Chemical Engineering as an assistant professor in 2008 and has moved to Stevens in 2010. She is the recipient of the 2010 NSF-CAREER award and has received several grants from NSF-DMR, -CMMI and ACS PRF. She currently serves as the coordinator of the Nanotechnology Graduate Program and the PI of the REU/RET Site program (2021-2023) at Stevens. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 A New Mentoring and Undergraduate Research Experience Model between REUs and RETs at the Stevens REU/RET Site Program on Sustainable Energy and BioengineeringAbstractThe Stevens REU/RET
adapting and implementing problem based learning modules with real-life context. To apply computational techniques for hydraulics and water quality simulations to develop and evaluate complex dynamics in water distribution systems. To help instructors/faculties develop expertise in water distribution systems requiring a multi-disciplinary approach. To disseminate lab modules and kits to a broad audience (other institutions, water engineering professionals). To improve the current civil engineering curriculum by developing and providing hands on lab based modules and kits related to fluid mechanics, hydraulics, water chemistry and microbiology for integrated student understanding.Laboratory Module and Kit Development
populations. Her current research focuses on creating inclusive and equitable learning environments through the development and implementation of strategies geared towards increasing student sense of belonging.Dr. Sura Alqudah, Western Washington University Dr. Sura Al-Qudah is an assistant professor in the Engineering and Design Department at Western Wash- ington University. She received her Ph.D. and M.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from State University of New York at Binghamton in August 2014 andDr. Joseph Arthur Brobst, Old Dominion University Joe Brobst holds a BS in Biological Sciences, MA in Curriculum and Instruction, and Ed.D. in Edu- cational Leadership, all from the University of Delaware. Formerly a
, Texas State University, San Marcos Dr. Shaunna Smith is an Assistant Professor of Educational Technology in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University. She holds an Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction with an em- phasis on technology integration and art education. Her teaching and research explore how the hands-on use of design-based technologies (e.g. digital fabrication, 3D modeling and printing, computer program- ming, and DIY robotics) can impact multidisciplinary learning that transcends traditional content contexts (e.g. arts-based STEM integration). At her free mobile makerspace for K-12 students and teachers, The MAKE Lab (http://themakelab.wp.txstate.edu), she is currently