worldwide. To determine if the implementation of these initiatives is having a positiveimpact on engineering students’ performance in a first-year programming course, a correlationalresearch study at a mid-size Michigan public university was completed over a three-semesterperiod beginning in 2022. Students were surveyed regarding their prior experience with computerscience at the beginning of the semester, and student scores on the first laboratory practicum andfinal course grade were recorded. The data demonstrates that nearly sixty percent of students hadno prior experience with computer science and withdrew from the course at nearly double the rateas students with AP experience. For those that did complete the course, a Welch’s t
topics for all theprograms. In fact, each program was very niche and covered different objectives along with havingdifferent justifications for its implementation. The variety of topics covered by each industryworkforce development program are shown in Appendix A. Figure 5: Targeted population of workforce development programs.RQ2: What workforce readiness skills do these training programs have for engineeringgraduates?Utilizing the Virginia Workplace Readiness skills framework and applying it graduate engineeringprograms in the United States, the workforce readiness skills programs are teaching students,academic faculty, and industry professionals (Table 2).Table 2: Skills identified from the workplace development programs
wind energy, particularly in the characterization of fatigue and ultimate loads for floating offshore wind turbine concepts.Dr. Maija A. Benitz, Roger Williams University Dr. Maija Benitz is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Roger Williams University, where she has taught since 2017. Prior to joining RWU, she taught at the Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, after completing her doctoral work jointly in the Multiphase Flow Laboratory and the Wind Energy Center at UMass Amherst.Dr. Lillian Clark Jeznach, Roger Williams University Dr. Lillian Jeznach is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Roger Williams University. She teaches the first year curriculum as well as upper-level courses related to
would consistently come home from work covered in grease and grime after climbing bodily into machines to fix them. He shares a promise with his grandfather, now departed, that he will continue to innovate, contribute, and revolutionize industry through engineering and teaching. His world view that can be summed up in two statements: ”Just because it works, doesn’t mean in can’t be better.” – Shuri, Black Panther and ”First, think. Second, believe. Third, dream. And finally, dare.” – Walt Disney. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from North Carolina State University while a part of the Accelerated Bachelors-Master’s program. He proceeded to finish his master’s at North Carolina
quantities and their Measures; b) Measuring instruments; c) Graphanalysis and Interpretation and d) Experiments and Physical modeling.The Physics subject aims to develop the following Physics modeling competencies and softskills of First-Year Students in engineering courses:• Being able to model phenomena, physical and chemical systems, using mathematical,statistical, computational and simulation tools, among others.• Predicting system results through models.• Checking and validating the models using appropriate techniques;Thus, based on previous academic experiences [1-8] and an active learning approach [9],[10]; [11] and [12], in the Physics laboratory, aiming to analyze the understanding of first-year engineering students regarding elastic force
. To deal with these comments, the Dean instituted an avenue for all students in thecollege to develop these skills. As part of this initiative, new courses were developed. This paperwill discuss the various skills taught in these courses and their importance to the students and theindustry. This paper is a review of the literature on the need for teaching interpersonal skills toConstruction and Engineering (CE) Industry students. It also reviews qualitative data collectedover the period from 2015 to 2022. The qualitative results show that literature reinforceswhat industry has been saying for the past decade. CE students have been well prepared with thetechnical skills necessary to make their mark in the industry but, for the most part, are
, engineeringeducation1 IntroductionMicrofluidics is a versatile research tool for a wide variety of scientific and engineering disciplines[1,2]. Microfluidic devices manipulate fluids using channels with height or width at a micro- or © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferencesub-millimeter scale. One of the most striking and promising applications of microfluidics is tocreate lab-on-a-chip (LoC) environments in which full laboratory-scale procedures can occur on afootprint smaller than a notecard. LoC devices can be used for detecting and manipulating specifictypes of cells, creating point-of-care diagnostic devices, and developing drugs [3,4
sociologist, associate professor in the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and affiliated faculty in the Department of Human-Computer Interaction within the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering in Indianapolis.Dr. Stephen J. Spicklemire, University of Indianapolis Has been teaching physics at UIndy for more than 35 years. From the implementation of ”flipped” physics class to the modernization of scientific computing and laboratory instrumentation courses, Steve has brought the strengths of his background in physics, engineering and computer science into the classroom. Steve also does IT and engineering consulting.Dr. Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis Kenneth Reid is the
involve individual students working in faculty research laboratories with one-on-onementoring, typically spanning one or more semesters, although the activities and mentoringstyles may vary. Due to limited capacity, UREs are often competitive and have selection criteriasuch as grades, test scores, and previous experience or performance based in a class [19].In contrast, CUREs have a structured curriculum and are open to a broader range of students,placing higher demands on mentors to guide multiple students [18]. Duration is a critical factorin both UREs and CUREs, influencing outcomes significantly [18]. UREs and CUREs differ inselectivity, duration, setting, mentoring approaches, and associated costs. Notably, Burt andcolleagues [19] delve into
authorsof [14] investigated undergraduate engineering students’ test anxiety and its relation to examformats and access to technology and a quiet place to study. The authors of [15] interviewedengineering students and instructors from a calculus course on the impact of the transition, andtheir results highlight the diverse needs of students and students’ decreased access to resources. Aparticular challenge for online engineering courses is facilitating virtual laboratory experimentsand hands-on projects, and the impact of COVID-19 on senior capstone design courses has beenstudied (see, e.g., [16, 17]).In this paper, we present a qualitative analysis of upper division engineering students’ responsesto open-ended survey questions on their experiences
instruction in chemical engineering, Can J Chem Eng. (2021). https://doi.org/10.1002/cjce.24136.[3] R. Vaez Ghaemi, V.G. Yadav, Implementation of Project -Based Learning in Second -Year Cellular Biophysics Course and Students ’ Perception of The Value of The Practice, in: 2019 Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA-ACEG19), 2019: pp. 1–6.[4] G. Lam, N. Gill, R. Ghaemi, SEMI-STRUCTURED DESIGN AND PROBLEM-BASED EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN A FIRST-YEAR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY COURSE, Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA). (2020). https://doi.org/10.24908/pceea.vi0.14132.[5] J.E. Caldwell, Clickers in the Large Classroom: Current Research and Best-Practice Tips
products (lube oils, asphalts, waxes, cokes) at Petroleos de Venezuela, PDVSA (1983-1998). He is a founding member of Universidad Monteavila (Caracas, Venezuela) (1998—2018) and became the Chancellor of this university (2005-2015), and the President of the Center for Higher Studies (2015-2018), including teaching in the Humanities. After rejoining the University of Pittsburgh, he has been teaching Pillar courses on Reactive Process Engineering, Process Control, Process Control Lab, and Process Design. In addition to technical courses, his service extends over curriculum development, outreach programs, alumni network, team and leadership skills development, global awareness, sustainability, and diversity, equity and
, and her PhD Bioengineering degree from the University of Washington. Between her graduate degrees, she worked as a loop transmission systems engineer at AT&T Bell Laboratories. She then spent 13 years in the medical device industry conducting medical device research and managing research and product development at five companies. In her last industry position, Dr. Baura was Vice President, Research and Chief Scientist at CardioDynamics. She is a Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE).Ms. Francisca Fils-Aime, Loyola University, Chicago Francisca Fils-Aime is currently a doctoral student at Loyola University Chicago in the Research Methodology program. She is also a Senior
,facilitating effective teaching and learning, rural schools still face numerous challenges.Despite a relatively high level of student engagement in the learning process at the elementary level inrural areas, there is a substantial exodus of students from the rural education system at the high schoollevel. Sheer numbers and stark contrasts to the educational opportunities available in urban highschools mark this departure.One possible factor contributing to students leaving these schools is the shortage of qualified subject-specific teachers capable of delivering high school-level content in a way that resonates with students.Research on this issue suggests that there are several factors responsible for the challenges faced by therural education system
MIT). Dr Jensen has authored over 140 refereed papers and has been awarded (with collaborators) approximately $4.5 million of consulting and research grants.Elijah CicileoJonah Kai SwansonGregory Reich ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Weighted Design Matrix Approach for Informing Digital vs. Physical Prototyping Options Jensen, D.1, Reich, G.2, Cicileo, E.1, Swanson, J.1, Loh, T.1,Wozniak, J.1, Jensen, L.3 1 Engineering - Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA 2 Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH
Education. Dr. Pennathur’s research interests are in human factors engineering and engineering education. In particular, he has conducted research on functional limitations in activities of daily living in older adults. The National Institutes of Health, and the Paso del Norte Health Foundation have funded his research on older adults. The US Army Research Laboratory has funded Dr. Pennathur’s research on workload assessment. Dr. Pennathur has also been recently awarded two grants from the National Science Foundation in Engineering Education. In one of the grants, he is modeling how engineering faculty plan for their instruction. In a second grant, he is developing a model for institutional transformation in engineering
Engineering at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Her research interests span applications of imaging modalities (hyperspectral, thermal, color) in engineering and science applications. She has been engaged in effective teaching and learning pedagogies, and is a proponent of engaged student learning through hands-on experiences. Her most recent work involves effective learning pedagogies using PBL in IoT applications.Dr. Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Dr. Lifford McLauchlan is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at Texas A&M University - Kingsville, and has also worked for Raytheon, Microvision, AT&T Bell Labs, and as an ONR
subjected Dynamics of Framed Structures Numerical Analysis Laboratory to dynamic loads with single- and multi-degrees of freedom. Development of techniques for analysis of structures in response to time varying loads.From a programming perspective the students are required to take CSC 231 Programming forEngineering Students prior to ARCE 352. The catalog description for the CSC 231 course is asfollows: “programming techniques and procedures with applications to engineering
Paper ID #42550Scaling an Aerospace Engineering Senior Design Program to Handle IncreasedEnrollmentDr. Kathryn Anne Wingate, University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Kathryn Wingate is an associate teaching professor at University of Colorado Boulder, where she teaches design and mechanics courses. She holds her PhD in mechanical engineering, and worked at NGAS as a materials scientist.Dr. Marcus Holzinger, University of Colorado Boulder ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Scaling an Aerospace Engineering Senior Design Program to Handle Increased
Paper ID #43173Comparing the Impact of Individual v. Cooperative Bloom’s Taxonomy-basedIn-class Assignments on Student Learning and Metacognition in an UndergraduateFluid Mechanics CourseDr. Phapanin Charoenphol, Texas A&M University Phapanin Charoenphol is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. She earned her M.S., and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She teaches thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, engineering laboratory, and senior design studio courses. Her research interests include engineering education and targeted
Engineering. She has worked for companies such as the Air Force Research Laboratory in conjunction with Oak Ridge National Labs and as an R & D Computer Science Inter for Sandia National Labs conducting Natural Language Processing and AI research and was inducted into the Bagley College of Engineering Hall of Fame in 2021.Dr. Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University Jean Mohammadi-Aragh is the Director of Bagley College of Engineering Office of Inclusive Excellence and Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University. Through her interdependent roles in research, teaching, and service, Jean is actively breaking down academic and social
Paper ID #42608Empowering Engineers: Enhancing Communication Skills through a TechnicalCommunication LabAmanda Dawn Hilliard, The Johns Hopkins University Amanda Hilliard received her MA in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language and PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Birmingham in the UK. She has taught writing and communication courses abroad in South Korea, Vietnam, and Ecuador, and in the U.S. in Georgia, Texas, Arizona, and Maryland. She currently teaches in the Center for Leadership Education at the Johns Hopkins University.Ryan Hearty, The Johns Hopkins University Ryan Hearty teaches in the
Paper ID #44045Use of Game-Based Learning with ChatGPT to Improve Mathematical ModelingCompetences in First-Year Engineering StudentsDr. Gibr´an Sayeg-S´anchez, Tecnologico de Monterrey Dr. Gibr´an Sayeg-S´anchez is professor – consultant in the Science Department in Tecnologico de Monterrey, Puebla campus. He studied a PhD in Financial Science in EGADE Business School (2016), a MSc in Industrial Engineering in Tecnologico de Monterrey (2011), and a BEng in Industrial and Systems Engineering in Tecnologico de Monterrey (2006). Dr. Sayeg-S´anchez has more than 11 years of experience in teaching statistics, mathematics, and
inmechanical engineering, the use of computational modeling techniques has become a useful toolto teach engineering educators and introduces new challenges for students. These techniques areenormously beneficial, particularly as it relates to evaluating the efficacy of mechanical designs.The use of data-driven modeling for solid mechanics and materials applications is becomingmore common in mechanical engineering practice [1]. Whether in academia or industry, well-defined computational modeling via numerical simulation has immense value in providing robustphysics-based results for situations that would otherwise require cost- and time-intensivephysical experiments. Further, numerical simulations allow for the implementation of field
earlyexposure to laboratory environments across a spectrum of engineering majors. For example,students spent two lessons in the aeronautical engineering lab when practicing rapid prototypingtechniques with cardboard and glue. They spend two lessons in the civil engineering lab whenworking with drills and saws to practice making something out of wood. They spent two lessonsin the electrical engineering lab when learning about Raspberry Pi microcontrollers, 3D printedtheir SolidWorks drawings in the mechanical engineering lab, and tested their final prototypes ona vibe table in the astronautical engineering lab. Such early lab engagement not only demystifiedthe operations within diverse engineering sectors but also allowed students to make
, pp. 858–871, Apr. 2022, doi: 10.1080/0020739X.2020.1788185.[12]T. Jahan, “Mathematical Modelling and Problem Solving in Engineering Education,” Lic. Eng., Chalmers Tekniska Hogskola (Sweden), Sweden, 2021. Accessed: Mar. 30, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2606898891/abstract/791D96574E0E4B4EPQ/1[13]J. A. Lyon and A. J. Magana, “A Review of Mathematical Modeling in Engineering Education”.[14]Y. Tang and D. Holton, “Apply Deliberate Practice in Teaching Dynamics to Reinforce a Systematic Problem Solving Approach,” 2015.[15]C. M. Rathnayaka, J. Ganapathi, S. Kickbusch, L. Dawes, and R. Brown, “Preparative pre-laboratory online resources for effectively managing cognitive load of engineering
Paper ID #41143Motivating Students to Engage, Collaborate, and Persist with Classroom PodcastCreationDr. Thomas Lucas, Purdue University Dr. Lucas’ primary goal as a professor is to engage with students in the classroom and inspire them to develop their passion, understanding, and appreciation for STEM-based research and industry roles. This is accomplished by providing well-crafted and innovative learning experiences in engineering technology courses and through extracurricular outreach. His research background is in 3D (out-of-plane) micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor and actuator design. His current teaching
University Dr. Carroll is an Associate Professor and the Civil Engineering Program Coordinator in Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology at Saint Louis University. His experimental research interests focus on reinforced and prestressed concrete, while his educational research interests focus primarily on the use of experiential learning techniques.Dr. Michael A. Swartwout, Saint Louis University Dr. Swartwout is director of the Space Systems Research Laboratory. His research and teaching interests focus on systems engineering, design and CubeSat mission assurance.Dr. Kyle Mitchell, Saint Louis UniversityRaymond LeBeau, Saint Louis UniversityDr. Gary Bledsoe, Saint Louis UniversitySusheel Singh, Saint
Paper ID #41292Board 303: Implementing Oral Exams in Engineering Classes to PositivelyImpact Students’ LearningDr. Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego Dr.Huihui Qi is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California San Diego.Dr. Carolyn L Sandoval, University of California, San DiegoProf. Curt Schurgers, University of California, San DiegoDr. Marko Lubarda, University of California, San DiegoDr. Alex M. Phan, University of California, San DiegoDr. Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San DiegoDr. Maziar Ghazinejad, University of California, San
Paper ID #44473The Graduate Student Role in Undergraduate Research Mentoring: A SystematicLiterature ReviewHayden Ross Asbill, Campbell UniversityMitchell Ann Letchworth, Campbell UniversityDr. Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University Anastasia Rynearson is an Assistant Professor at Campbell University. She received a PhD from Purdue University in Engineering Education and a B.S. and M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Her teaching experience includes outreach activities at various age levels as well as a position as Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at