Paper ID #44457Work-in-Progress: Introduction of a Computational TA Role to Support UndergraduateTraining in Computational Thinking Strategies for Chemical EngineeringApplicationsDr. Leah Granger, North Carolina State University Dr. Leah Granger is a postdoctoral researcher for Engineering Education and a course instructor for the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department at North Carolina State University.Mr. William Buren Parker, North Carolina State University William Parker is a graduate student at North Carolina State University working towards a degree in Chemical Engineering. He assists in this project as the
appointments at the University of Queensland (Australia) and the University of Los Andes (Venezuela). Homero is the leader of the Engineering Competencies, Learning, and Inclusive Practices for Success (ECLIPS) Lab, where he leads a team focused on doing research on contemporary, culturally relevant, and inclusive pedagogical practices, emotions in engineering, competency development, and understanding the experiences of traditionally marginalized engineering students (e.g., Latinx, international students, Indigenous students) from an asset-based perspective. Homero’s goal is to develop engineering education practices that value the capital that traditionally marginalized students bring into the field and to train graduate
each other and withthe dependent variable, suggesting that they are complementary and synergistic for theachievement of collaborative entrepreneurship competencies. From a practical standpoint, it offersa concrete and applicable proposal for the training of entrepreneurs in technical careers, withpotential positive impacts on the economic, social, and environmental development of the country.RecommendationsFor teachers, it is recommended to incorporate the proposed pedagogical model into their teachingplans, using the suggested teaching strategies and resources. It is also urged to continuouslyevaluate the process and results of the application of the model, providing feedback to studentsand adjusting the design according to specific needs and
with WIL in French engineeringeducation (CTI, 2023; Rouvrais et al., 2020), which is notably distinct from the prevailingChinese model where practical experience, although required to varying extents, is oftenlimited to company visits (Du et al., 2017).Literature reviewA significant amount of research has been done on the impact of WIL internships onemployability and student development. WIL is considered instrumental in enhancinggraduate employability by improving a range of employability skills (Jackson & Dean, 2023;Patrick et al., 2008), providing opportunities to practice and refine skills in a real worldsetting (Jackson, 2015). Work placement enhances career clarification for students (Zegwaard& Coll, 2011), facilitates graduate
techniques and student motivation.Dr. Scott Osborn, University of Arkansas ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Undergraduate Level Hands-on Ecological Engineering Course with Semester Long Project and Laboratory ExercisesAbstractOur society currently faces many environmental challenges including: depletion of naturalresources; pollution of soil, water and air; waste disposal; and climate change. To best solve theseenvironmental challenges, society needs college graduates ready to enter workforce that possessan understanding of natural processes along with the ability to incorporate these processes intotraditional engineering solutions. Therefore, a new course in Ecological Engineering and Science(EES
across colleges and universities offers a uniqueopportunity to create educational tools, enabling a decentralized training of cyberworkforce. To achieve this, we have developed training modules for a new generation of quantummaterials simulator, named AIQ-XMaS (AI and quantum-computing enabled exascale materialssimulator), which integrates exascalable quantum, reactive and neural-network moleculardynamics simulations with unique AI and quantum-computing capabilities to study a wide rangeof materials and devices of high societal impact such as optoelectronics and health. As a single-entry access point to these training modules, we have also built a CyberMAGICS (cyber trainingon materials genome innovation for computational software) portal
],musculoskeletal issues [18], obesity [19], mental health challenges [20], [21], and social isolation[9] are just some of the potential harms that many educators and students may face due toexcessive technology use. This research aims to mitigate the potential harm that technologyposes to educators and students without losing intended benefits.The primary focus of this research is to support health and wellness through a) promotingeffective technological literacy skills and b) improving self-efficacy in understandingtechnology-life balance. The resulting best practices from this work-in-progress are intended tosupport postsecondary engineering students in maintaining technology-life balance throughouttheir lifetime while building their capacity for
Paper ID #41879WIP: Managing and Assessing Students in Hybrid Software Project ClassesProf. Bruce R Maxim, University of Michigan, Dearborn Bruce R. Maxim has worked as a software engineer, project manager, professor, author, and consultant for more than forty years. His research interests include software engineering, human computer interaction, game design, virtual reality, AIMs. Bency Thomas, University of Michigan, Dearborn Bency Thomas is a Computer and Information Science graduate student at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She has previously worked as a Software Engineer and later as a Team Lead at The Shams
educator provides students with four to five prompts to explain ascience concept (e.g., “how are pressure and velocity related in a fluid flow?”). Ideally, theseprompts should be selected in such a way that students can see connections across the checklistitems. Best practice also includes instructions for students to identify key pieces of supportingevidence from learning activities that can be used in building scientific explanations. In makingthese explanations visible, such as in a checklist, the educator can monitor and assess students’evolving thinking, and adapt their lesson plans to address gaps in understanding.“Cool It!” Mini-Unit DescriptionThis section presents an outline of the fluid mechanics mini-unit designed using the
Paper ID #41314Creation of Open-Source Course Materials for Engineering Economics Coursewith Help from a Team of Students—Lessons LearnedDr. Tamara R. Etmannski, University of British Columbia Tamara Etmannski is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada. Her position is focused on teaching content and various curricula and teaching and learning initiatives connected to ’impacts in engineering’ (sustainability, leadership, economics, entrepreneurship). Her pedagogical interests include high-impact practices like active and experiential
AbstractThe National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program isspecifically designed to support workforce development that primarily takes place in technicianeducation programs offered at two-year colleges across the nation. Even so, NSF grant funding isinfrequently or never pursued by most two-year colleges even though there is a need for fundingto support high-cost, high-impact STEM programs. Since two-year colleges are focused onteaching vs. research, securing grants is seldom, if ever, required or recognized as important aspart of employee performance review, tenure, and promotion processes at these institutions. As aresult, technical/STEM faculty members typically do not have prior grant experience, nor dothey
integrate growth in these competencies into future experiences. Due to the lack ofshared curricular requirements across the eighteen engineering majors offered at U-M,incorporating a bookend approach seemed to be a potentially effective strategy. Updating anexisting course in the first year, where some shared curriculum does exist, and implementing anew course in the senior year when most students are completing their senior design experienceand preparing to enter the workforce, proved to be the most feasible.This practice paper primarily provides information regarding the design of these two courses,including explanation of the motivations for implementing these courses and the research basisthat informs the course design. Additionally, we analyze
, identity, and culture. Potential implications for practice, policy, andresearch are briefly summarized below in Table 2. Table 2: Servingness-Oriented Implications of Results Implications for Implications for Policy Implications for Research PracticeTheme 1: Self-Directed Programs should Educational policymakers Future research shouldLearning as a Prerequisite support differentiated should focus on examine mechanisms offor Mentees scaffolding of self- differentiation, support for students’ self- regulation, content abandoning a “one-size- directed learning
experiences beyond the scope of the curriculum. These teams challengestudents to think independently and adapt quickly, fostering valuable skills. Additionally, theyenable students to collaborate with diverse peers, fostering relationships that can be beneficial intheir future careers.The purpose of this research is to enhance both the curriculum and engineering teams tomaximize the benefits for participating students, ensuring they develop into the best futureengineers possible. By identifying areas for improvement, whether in terms of offering morepractical knowledge or enhancing overall experiences that extend beyond the classroom, we aimto create a more enriching and impactful experience for students involved in these teams.In addition to
has been long and slow.While developing these learning analytics dashboards could be a relatively straightforwardproject for the Institutional Research office, an intentional process that engaged faculty as co-designers to help develop buy-in and to directly incorporate faculty perspectives was taken.Testing the dashboards troubleshoot technical issues and data definitions required multipleiterations. The dashboards currently are in draft stage and will require additional iterations oftesting before they are demonstrated to initial groups, such as the Inquiry in STEM Success FCand department chairs. Developing trust in the data is an important consideration. Introducingelements in the mini-activities during the college-wide meetings each
next teachers, we will be able to generate themeswithin and across the cases of teachers’ experiences teaching computer programming usinggamification and robotics. Both within-case and across-case results will contribute to theteaching and learning scholarship by elucidating how gamification can be utilized to teachcomputer science at the K-12 level. For example, by conducting this learning unit, STEMteachers may see themes in required skills to teach open-ended problem solving andcomputational thinking that may differ from scientific inquiry [25]. This case study also providesinsight on proper ways to implement a computer science framework from the teacher’sperspective, as there is no ‘best practice’ provided [12].This research is also meant
learning, and data visualization [1]. Thisintegration is crucial for handling the increasing complexity and size of data sets in chemicalengineering research and practice [2]. Data science has particularly impacted molecular sciencein chemical engineering, with applications in molecular discovery and property optimization [3].The development of a cyberinfrastructure for data-driven design and exploration of chemicalspace further underscores the potential of data science in transforming chemical research [4].The alignment of data analytics and strategy is transforming the chemical industry, with dataplaying a crucial role in production, research, marketing, and customer service strategies [5]. Theuse of big data and analytics in chemical
Paper ID #41131Investigating the Industry Perceptions and Use of AI Tools in Project Management:Implications for Educating Future EngineersSakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University Sakhi Aggrawal is a Graduate Research Fellow in Computer and Information Technology department at Purdue University. She completed her master’s degree in Business Analytics from Imperial College London and bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology and Organizational Leadership from Purdue University. She worked in industry for several years with her latest jobs being as project manager at Google and Microsoft. Her current research focuses
experiences and observations, this paper delves into crucial strate-gies for success in teaching, research, and service, offering essential principles to guide new facultymembers toward a successful start in academia. The paper discusses strategies for teaching acrossvarious undergraduate levels, establishing and cultivating research groups within undergraduate-focused programs, and actively engaging in service roles within the academic community. Addi-tionally, it emphasizes the importance of advising, mentorship, self-care, and achieving work-lifebalance, particularly with regard to the unique experiences and challenges faced by female facultymembers. By providing practical tools, resources, and best practices, this paper aims to empowernew faculty
and Medicine. He currently holds a postdoc appointment with two institutions at Penn State University—the Rock Ethics Institute and the Leonhard Center for Enhancement of Engineering Education—to facilitate exchange and collaboration between philosophers and engineers. Prior to joining Penn State, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the Science History Institute working on the history of engineering ethics education. Shih earned his PhD and MS in science and technology studies (STS) from Virginia Tech. He also has a graduate certificate in engineering education (ENGE) from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from National Taiwan University.Dr. Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State
related to autonomous robots, in which I was able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge acquired throughout my academic and professional career.Marcelo Sacilotti Villas Boas Control and Automation Engineering student in Instituto Maua de Tecnologia, interested in subjects like mechanics, electronics, programming and control, works as intern at Instituto Maua de Tecnologia in a autonomus vehicles research group.Dr. Anderson Harayashiki Moreira, Instituto Mau´a de Tecnologia Graduated in Control and Automation Engineering from Instituto Mau´a de Tecnologia (IMT) (2008). Master in Mechatronics Engineering from the Instituto Tecnol´ogico de Aeron´autica (ITA) (2011). PhD in Mechatronics Engineering from the
(2nd ed.). Oxford Press. 4. Leidig, P. A. & Oakes, W. C. (2021-a). Model for Project-Based Community Engagement. International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship, 16(2), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.24908/ijsle.v16i2.14809 5. Howe, S., and J. Goldberg. (2019). Engineering capstone design education: Current practices, emerging trends, and success strategies. In Design education today: Technical contexts, programs and best practices, edited by D. Schaefer, G. Coates, and C. Eckert. Springer.6. Leidig, P. A., Khalifah, S. M. & Oakes, W. C. (2023). Capstone design in engineering community engagement course. Journal of Civil Engineering
President of the Policy Advocacy in Science and Engineering (PASE) student organization at the University of Florida.Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida Dr. Krista Chisholm is a Research Assistant Scientist working for the EQuIPD grant at the University of Florida. She currently manages the development and deployment of the grant’s K-12 Programs which include the Goldberg Gator Engineering Explorers Summer Program and the Powering the Community: AI Design Contest in school districts across Florida. She was previously the Lead Instructional Specialist on the EQuIPD grant coaching K-12 teachers in Florida and providing professional development. Dr. Chisholm excels in using a system thinking approach to support
Engineering Education in 2008, 2011, and 2019 and from the IEEE Transactions on Education in 2011 and 2015. Dr. Ohland is an ABET Program Evaluator for ASEE and represents ASEE on the Engineering Accreditation Commission. He was the 2002–2006 President of Tau Beta Pi and is a Fellow of the ASEE, IEEE, and AAAS. He was inducted into the ASEE Hall of Fame in 2023. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP Research: Towards a distributed model of teaming: instructor-driven lessons from I-MATTERAbstractThis WIP research paper describes the development of a preliminary practical model to improvehow instructors of large classes can address marginalization amongst
Paper ID #42860Board 114: Amplifying Resilience and Becoming Critical Advocates: ThreeBlack Engineering Students’ Experiences in a Multi-Institutional SummerCamp CollaborationDr. Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina Dr. Jae Hoon Lim is a Professor of Educational Research at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her research explores the dialogical process of identity construction among students of color and examines the impact of sociocultural factors on their academic experiences. She has served as a co-PI for multiple federal grant projects, including a 1.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation
), retail, and high-rise building construction—Professor Buyones brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his teaching. His primary research interests are focused on education and innovation in construction, the application of artificial intelligence within the construction industry, and construction management.Dr. Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile Monica Quezada-Espinoza is a professor and researcher at the School of Engineering at the Universidad Andres Bello in Santiago, Chile, where currently collaborates with the Educational and Academic Innovation Unit, UNIDA (for its acronym in Spanish), as an instructor in active learning methodologies. Her research interest topics involve university
2004. She is the PI of a recently awarded National Science Foundation (NSF) National Research Traineeship, NRT – Systems Training for Research on Geography based Coastal Food Energy Water Systemsand has served as Director for NSF funded Research Experience for Teachers (Water Awareness Research and Education), and Research Experience for Undergraduates (Tampa Interdisciplinary Environmental Research), and Department of Education funded (Multidisciplinary doctoral graduate fellowship program at the water-energy-materialshuman-nexus) programs. She also served as a co-PI on an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Minority Ph.D. award from 2004-2012 designed to increase minority Ph.D. graduates from baselines of 0 in 2004, and
for some Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) andless research-intensive universities to compare the two cases between the same institutionsduring the same time period with very different outcomes, to illustrate some best practices aswell as some pitfalls that could be avoided in the future.The key takeaways can be summarized as valuing cultural differences because ignoring them canhave disastrous results, establishing trust by building personal relationships betweencollaborators, being patient and determined in working through setbacks, and aligningcollaborative activities with existing motivations on both the institutional as well as individuallevel.IntroductionGlobalization is a term used to describe the increasing
Paper ID #41859Evaluating the Efficacy of Project-Based Approach for Teaching HumanitiesCourses to Engineering StudentsDr. Brainerd Prince, Plaksha University Brainerd Prince is Associate Professor and the Director of the Center for Thinking, Language and Communication at Plaksha University. He teaches courses such as Reimagining Technology and Society, Ethics of Technological Innovation, and Art of Thinking for undergraduate engineering students and Research Design for PhD scholars. He completed his PhD on Sri Aurobindo’s Integral Philosophy from OCMS, Oxford – Middlesex University, London. He was formerly a Research
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