offering of the course in Spring 2023 will be discussed, along with lessonslearned, challenges, and plans for future improvements of the course.KeywordsStudent projects, industrial automation lab, laboratory development.IntroductionAutomation is a vital part of modern society, allowing supply to meet demand in variousindustries. It is the method or system of controlling a process using electronic devices to keephuman intervention to a minimum1. Automation was first introduced in the early ages with theinventions of the watermill and windmill to lessen human labor involvement2. Later, the conceptwas introduced along with electricity into the manufacturing industry in the early-to-mid 20thcentury3. Over time, automation extended into the
examples of LLMs as teaching toolsinclude: • Ask for a lecture session (or semester) plan for a given topic o Topics, assignments, project, exam questions • Let the tool generate explanations of the concepts in varying levels of detail o Ask for examples, formal definition, humorous analogies, references, questions • Ask the tool to generate a quiz o Ask for the types of question you prefer o Evaluate for accuracy; modify to suit your purposeEmpowering Faculty and Students: Key Skills for Harnessing GAIUtilizing LLMs effectively demands a set of key skills that empower both educators andstudents to engage with these tools in meaningful ways. Problem formulation isfoundational, requiring clear
in STEM disciplines. TheKansas LSAMP alliance, led by Kansas State University, offers multiple activities aimed towardsthe success of underrepresented identities and first-generation students. For instance, ResearchImmersion: Pathways to STEM, KS-LSAMP Scholars Program, KS-LSAMP T.E.A.M MentorProgram, Transfer Visit Day, and KS-LSAMP Connect. With integrating the lean manufacturingtool of “identifying value” where value corresponds to all the characteristics or functions ofsomething that meets a person's needs from feedback surveys, led the outcomes of activities andprograms being flexible and individualized plans for each student making KS-LSAMPeducational program more efficient and effective.KeywordsKS-LSAMP alliance, Undergraduate
-ready engineers, any instance where an assessment can serve as a dual-purpose learningtool provides an opportunity for efficient planning. In this action research, an enhancedassessment as learning was utilized to teach engineering students basic tenants of contract reviewwhile emphasizing the learning objective and student outcomes necessary for success in anengineering course. The assessment in this study included questions prefaced with basicdefinitions. Students acquired minimal knowledge from reading the question and then respondingappropriately by utilizing the information contained in the course syllabus. With this efficientmethod, students were able to change their perspective on syllabi acknowledging this document asa contract
, howtomechatronics.com/how-it-works/electronics/555-timer-ic-working-principle-block- diagram-circuit-schematics/.[3] Damirchi, Written by Mohammad. “Interfacing 2.42 Inch OLED SPI/I2C Display Module with Arduino.” Electropeak, 9 Jan. 2022, electropeak.com/learn/interfacing-2- 42-inch-oled-spi-i2c-display-module-with-arduino/[4] Fahad, Engr. “Types of Multi-Vibrator: Astable, Monostable and Bistable Vibrator.” Electronic Clinic, 3 Jan. 2024, www.electroniclinic.com/types-of-multi-vibrator-astable- monostable-and-bistable-vibrator/Justin FaustoJustin Fausto is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a minor inComputer Engineering, at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, and plans
components. Educators at other institutionsmay find that lecture-based courses in the engineering curriculum could benefit equally frominformation literacy instruction. However, the degradation of some students’ recall ofinformation sources following the 4901 post-test (where specific information tools were notaddressed) may highlight the importance of continued refresher training on these topics.Future Work: The objective questions in these tests do not measure how well students can usetechnical literature; rather, they test recognition of resource types, tools, and article structure. Atthe 2024 Annual Meeting, we plan to share preliminary data from a sentiment analysis of arandom sample of open response questions from students who completed all
obtaining R1 status a top priority for theirorganization, with many embedding the goal in their critical strategic plans or key initiativeswithin their leadership teams’ organizational priorities. Despite such efforts, an integralingredient to achieving R1 status – leadership – is under-researched in the field. Thus, our studyaims to acknowledge the vital role of transformational and distributed leadership within HBCUsand their broader stakeholder community in achieving their goal of reaching R1 status.The goal of this research study is to (1) conduct an analysis of data available within the CarnegieClassification®, (2) provide a thorough review of the literature surrounding this phenomenon,(3) explain the role of engineering-related expenditures
improvements. 5. Implementation of the Pilot plan – Project MicroGrid V 1.0Using the resources developed to facilitate the Implementation of the educational model for remoteblended learning, the organization of the logistics arrangements that led to the successfulImplementation of the course began in August 2023. The following table details the implementationsteps.Table 2. Description of the timetable for the Implementation of the pilot project Dates Description August – September Administrative meetings to arrange the logistics needs of the project – Pilot (2023) Plan Project MicroGrid V 1.0 September- Implementation in the local institutions of the course MicroGrid
-design courses with instructor-centered approaches. This suggests a disconnectbetween planned, enacted, and experienced elements of curriculum and lifelong learningoutcomes [7]. More research is needed to understand how or why current and recent students’perceptions of the effectiveness of their programs and courses sometimes contradict purportedbest practices, and the implications for lifelong learning motivations and strategies.Marra et al. [30] also explored how the nature of an undergraduate engineering programimpacted alumni lifelong learning, focusing on the program’s emphasis on metacognition andreflection often facilitated through team projects. The researchers interviewed 15 recentgraduates (3-4 years post-graduation) in the United
anticipated as manyfaculty members continued to expand and refine the resource well beyond the original timeline.In addition to the more reflective studies, there are multiple guides for aspiring OER authors andthose wishing to set up OER adoption and authorship programs at the institutional level. TheOER guide on authoring OER, Authoring Open Content [11], offers many solid advice toprospective OER authors. The resource covers far more than we can summarize here, but the listof ten tips for OER authors does reiterate some of the same lessons learned in the previouspapers. 10. Good authoring begins with planning 9. It’s going to take longer than you think 8. Share the load 7. Do the prep work (understand the licenses) 6
(1= very unconfident, 4= neither confident or unconfident, 7= very confident) Figure 2: Detail graph of "confidence" responses. Questions are listed in the order which they were presented on the survey. “Comm.” is an abbreviation for “Communicate”. The individual questions which correspond to the ‘Confidence’ block can be found in Appendix I.3.2. Changes in Student Ownership Over Research ProjectFigure 3 shows change in “ownership” results between the pre and post survey. This block ofquestions addressed the students’ comfortability in leadership positions, making decisions, andtaking responsibility for their research, and their attitudes toward making progress, solvingproblems, and actively planning/directing the research [11]. The
CE450: Construction Management. The purpose of the InfrastructureEngineering core engineering sequence is to focus “on the design, analysis, and construction ofthe built environment, (i.e., man-made structures and facilities used to accommodate societies’activities). Cadets learn about the importance of the infrastructure sectors, such as water, power,and transportation, and their interrelationships” [11]. The integrative experience for theInfrastructure Engineering core engineering sequence is the designing, planning, and presentingof a construction management plan for a contingency base camp within a combat theater ofoperations.Table 1: Sequence of courses and course objectives in the Infrastructure Core EngineeringSequenceCE350
construction projects' design and planning phases. The goalis to eliminate or minimize safety and health risks of field workers, which is particularlyimportant in the construction industry. However, the implementation of PtD in the constructionindustry faces several challenges that hinder its widespread adoption. This paper aims to betterunderstand the key factors negatively influencing civil engineers' ability to utilize PtD. Theresearch team, therefore, conducted a survey aimed at gathering insights from engineeringpractitioners regarding the factors that might impede its utilization and the role of engineers inits implementation. The findings indicate that various factors contribute to the challenge, suchas the absence of PtD educational materials
started allnine STEPS scholars were enrolled in the same Introduction to Engineering and First-Year Seminarcourse. This Intro course was taught by the faculty member who would also be their faculty mentorthroughout the STEPS program and the Seminar course was taught by the STEPS researcher who wouldalso serve as their academic advisor. The Intro course had many other students in it, but the seminar coursewas limited to the nine STEPS scholars. By intentionally scheduling the students in this manner, acohesive cohort was organically formed, enhancing the scholars’ sense of belonging and providing themwith easy access to student support services.Peer Mentoring and Social Events: Before the Fall semester, the plan was for peer mentors to scheduleone
capability to have privacy filters when needed.These suggestions would make the design more inclusive.Figure 3: Engineering products that can be improved to be made more inclusive. (a) Cochlear Implant. (b) SchoolChair. (c) Current version of a Body Scanner and (d) Improved more inclusive version of a Body Scanner.Future WorkAs we develop this activity more, here is our current plan for assessing its success. A bias detectionexercise and lively discussion will be the first week's evaluation. This evaluation will use studentreflection journals and qualitative feedback. We will also use Likert scale pre-activity surveys toassess students' understanding and attitudes on DEIBJ and Inclusive Design. Students will beassessed in the second week on their
ETD 445 Fostering Faculty Scholarship and Grantsmanship through Engagement Activities Mohammad A. Zahraee and Niaz Latif Purdue University NorthwestIntroductionPurdue University Northwest (PNW) is committed to applied research and communityengagement within its metropolitan region. PNW’s strategic plan focuses on significant goals oncommunity and regional partnerships. PNW is uniquely equipped to strengthen and enrich itssurrounding communities in ways that are mutually beneficial for internal and externalstakeholders alike [1]. These mutually beneficial
shared similar on-campus experiences to non-program participants. Moststudents also reported plans to pursue a career in STEM immediately following graduation,regardless of program participation.Additional analysis of open-ended response questions revealed more insight into student STEMinterest and experiences. Responses for S-STEM and non-S-STEM students were similar. Surveyrespondents shared that earning potential and job security were among the reasons they chose aSTEM major. When asked about individuals or experiences that encouraged their interest ordevelopment in STEM, multiple survey respondents indicated that their interest in STEM wasdue to their academic preparation or in some way inherent and indicative of their innate abilitiesand
Work and ConclusionWhile they are central and essential to our redesign process, faculty are not our onlystakeholders. In our future work, the new curricular objectives and proficiency rubrics, alongwith curriculum mapping data, will be shared with a focus group of current undergraduatestudents, as well as external stakeholders (including alumni, employers, and the program’sexternal advisory board), for observations and input. Once input has been received and any finaladjustments to the objectives and rubrics have been made, the UPC will develop proposals forcurriculum changes. These changes may include changes in sequencing, course offerings, orindividual course changes. The UPC plans to use the objective rubrics to track student learningover
to engineering education that employers can leverage.MethodsThis work was determined to be exempt from further review by UIC Institutional Review Board.To date we have piloted all four modules in Fall 2023 while a second pilot is underway in Spring2024. Modules were piloted between our BME 410 and our year-long BME senior design course(BME 396/397). Final iterations of all four modules are planned for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025,wherein curricular materials will be recorded and disseminated publicly.Module 1: Sourcing and appropriate selection of standards. Partnered with our universityengineering librarian in Fall 2023 and Spring 2024, we gave a short lecture introducing standardsorganizations (e.g. ISO, ASTM), the structure of consensus
assignedproblemMarkkula Center for Applied Ethics provides five common criteria for weighing ethicalsituations: utility, rights, justice, common good, and virtue in their Ethical Decision Making app[7] – each of which leave room for student interpretation and discussion. According to aUtilitarian view, a form of consequentialism made famous by John Stuart Mill and JeremyBentham, value arises from added benefit or avoided harm. Goals of utility, happiness, and reliefor prevention of suffering seem the easiest to quantify, yet the perspective of the viewer tends tocolor the evaluation at least according to relevant time scale and scope, for example, the 5-, 10-,or 20-year plan of a particular business. A rights perspective argues for the protection ofstakeholders
who will use it. In February 2023, 17 engineering studentstraveled to Honduras with the goal of designing a sustainable water system in partnership with arural community. The students who attended the international experience were invited toparticipate in a study through completing a pre- and post-trip survey. Similarly, the students whooriginally planned to go on the trip but decided not to attend also completed a survey. Items onthe instruments inquired about participants’ motivations and barriers to attend this internationalhumanitarian trip. Additionally, the study explored whether students’ mindsets shifted frombeing thing-focused to being more people-focused during the experience.Participants returning from the trip were significantly
Paper ID #44544A Novel Curriculum for an Engineering Degree in STEM Education andTeacher PreparationDr. Mohamed Gharib, Texas A&M University Dr. Mohamed Gharib is an associate professor and program coordinator for the Mechatronics Engineering Technology and STEM Education programs at the School of Engineering at Texas A&M University. His research interests are in the fields of Robotics, Dynamics and Control, Vibrations, and STEM Education. He is an expert in designing, prototyping, modeling, and simulation of robotic systems. He is also a STEM education specialist and program developer, including planning
fl fl fl flcan leave a lot of problem-solving to be completed in the coding phase where a participant mayneed more time to complete the project or run into unanticipated problems.3.4 Design Cohesion and Granularity LevelAfter applying the alignment notation to each of the exercise samples we determined that DesignCohesion could be classified as low, medium, or high. A low level of design cohesion canindicate a low level of metacognition and ability to plan prior to implementing a programmingsolution. It may also represent a lack of attention to the planning phase, where a
programs and it relates to skills sought out by engineeringemployers [1]-[4]. Engineering students must function effectively on a team whose memberstogether provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals,plan tasks, and meet objectives [3]. Successful teams require all members to be engaged withtheir shared and individual responsibilities [5]. Team roles can help with assigning theseresponsibilities effective and efficiently [6],[7]. Current trends have students preferring fluidroles rather than staying within bounded tasks [8]. All students should enjoy and be successful intheir teams, while obtaining the experience they need for their careers and helping the team toperform at their highest level.To evaluate
who transferred from a community college or a lateraltransfer student from a four-year university. Undergraduate non-FTIC refers to internationalstudents specifically recruited to increase the number of international students at SU.The database was organized into a Microsoft Excel file. The file includes the following datacategories: academic year, academic plan, department, starting age, current age, studentadmission type, Pell Grant eligibility, marital status, dependent status, children status, adjustedgross income, standard earned income, enrollment status, gender, ethnicity, and highest degreelevel held. Table 1 lists the data categories for this data file and describes the category. Toconnect these categories to the seven
example, low-income and communities of color in Houston weredisproportionately affected by Hurricane Harvey's floods [3]. Therefore, engineers andconstruction professionals must consider marginalized communities and underrepresented groupsin the resilient infrastructure development processes associated with hazard risks. Enhancedequality has the potential to boost community adaptability and lessen the unequal allocation oflosses and damages resulting from extreme events.The concept of resilience has gained significant attention focusing on effectively managingdisruptions, challenges, and shocks within systems, particularly in disaster risk management [4].It involves the ability to plan for, absorb, recover from, and adapt to adverse events [5
rubric similar toone used by the Louisiana Science Fair Competition to provide them with practice and similarmetrics of success that they would see if/when they competed in the science fair competition. Allthe judges scores were compiled and then winners from each class and an overall winner wereidentified.The Bioengineering 101 activity has been delivered four times during the fall semester of 2019and the spring semesters of 2021, 2022, and 2023. A major success of the program was the activeinvolvement of the two high school teachers who were able to adjust their lesson plans to allowfor the inclusion of the activities during the normal class period and incorporate graded elementsof the activity to ensure continued student involvement in the
targetedcorrectly.Limitations and Future WorkAs with the prior study [2], the data for this pilot is drawn from a convenience sample, whichlimits inference. Furthermore, we presented the participants with very few tasks, so as not tointerfere with the primary aim of participant recruitment. We plan to build on this survey-basedapproach to further develop our ability to measure the targeting of variability in engineeringpractice.Our future efforts will deploy the survey with different populations, which we expect to lead tochanged results. For instance, younger individuals with less life experience may not targetvariability even in “everyday” scenarios.In the long run, we aim to use this study of variability targeting to develop a fundamentalunderstanding of this
lessen the challenging timecommitment involved with organizing the event, they did see a clear benefit to connect studentswith stakeholders from the local community and supporting student lifelong learning. Futurework includes a formal analysis of student and stakeholder perceptions of the event anddeveloping a plan towards sustaining and growing the event and evidence-base.IntroductionIncorporating people into the design process is one of the most challenging and rewardingaspects of engineering design. Navigating different perspectives, contexts, worldviews andvalues as part of the design process has been shown to increase productivity, improve quality,improve acceptance, lower the ultimate cost of development, and lessen errors [1], [2], [3
provides thefunctionality of lab instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and waveform generators.There are several options with a lab module that, when plugged into a computer, delivers a multi-instrument setup conveying the functionality of the above devices. The first step, which is theobjective of this work, is to select the appropriate lab module based on its capabilities to adaptand reasonably convey the experiments programmed for the EET 3085 class at an affordablecost. This work is still in progress; future activities will tackle the plan to deploy the referredlaboratory platform.BackgroundThe Daytona State College Engineering Technology program has been progressivelytransitioning from a hybrid to an online format in less than