Work-Integrated Learning: An Alternative Pathway for High School Physics Vanessa Ironside, Lisa Cole, Michelle Tsui-Woods Lassonde School of Engineering, York University vanessa.ironside@lassonde.yorku.ca, lisa.cole@lassonde.yorku.ca, michelle.tsui-woods@lassonde.yorku.caAbstract k2i academy within the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University is committed todismantling systemic barriers that impact underrepresented youth in science, technology,engineering, and math (STEM), including women, Black youth, and Indigenous youth. Abarrier to pursuing engineering and many sciences in post-secondary is high schoolprerequisite courses, with grade 11
Paper ID #41335Project-Based Learning and Industry Collaborations to Integrate ProcessSafety in an Undergraduate Chemical Engineering LaboratoryDr. Carlos Landaverde Alvarado, University of Texas at Austin Carlos Landaverde-Alvarado is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds a PhD and MEng degree in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech, an MBA from Boston University, and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Ca˜nas (UCA) in El Salvador. His research focus is on understanding how students learn
Paper ID #41055Implementing PackML in the Engineering and Technology CurriculumDr. Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest Dr. Maged B.Mikhail, Assistant Professor, Mechatronics Engineering Technology Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, August 2013. Dissertation title: aˆ CDevelopment of Integrated Decision Fusion Software System ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Implementing PackML in the Engineering and Technology CurriculumAbstractPackML (Packaging Machine Language) is an automation standard widely
engineering programs, it is transformed into an application-heavy curriculum in engineering technology degrees.However, this is not to suggest that there is a clear demarcation between engineering andengineering technology curricula in terms of their theory vs. application focus. Engineeringcurricula include several application-based elements in the form of laboratory courses, courseprojects, and capstones. Similarly, engineering technology curricula include several theory-basedcourses such as calculus and physics. The difference lies in the fact that engineering curriculagenerally tend to be more toward the engineering science side of the application vs. theoryspectrum, and engineering technology curricula tend to me more on the application end
the microprocessors into the curriculum has provided a platform for hands-onlearning in classes that are more traditionally lecture based. Currently, Arduinos are sometimesintroduced in a sophomore level circuits course. All juniors then use the Arduinos exclusivelyfor interfacing with different sensors and actuators in an Instrumentation Lab course. In thiscourse, the microprocessors allow students to design their own experiments to evaluate sensorsand to complete a final project of their own design. A senior level Automatic Controls coursehas also leveraged the Arduinos to learn about different control methods through severaldifferent hands-on experiments. The microprocessors allow students to easily change the gainsin different types of
scientific method, this progress is quantitatively parameterizedsince evaluation of the enhancement of functional capacity, to the rational engineer, requires anagreed-upon metric. From this understanding, the role of the engineer is linked to the ability toparameterize characteristics and tune them as desired. This approach, which deconstructscomplex physical systems in order to assess and optimize parts of a whole, is limited by theinteractions of the parts and the possibility of integration into the whole. The whole is not alwayseasily deconstructed, but, in the face of these limitations, engineers use their judgement to assesswhat is an acceptable model of the physical system within an acceptable error [16]. In this way,the design of engineered
Paper ID #44758Embedding Teamwork Skills in Mechanical Engineering CurriculumDr. Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University Dr. Balawi is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at Texas A&M. He teaches in the areas of materials, manufacturing, and design. His interests are in the areas of Engineering Design for Disciplinary STEM Educational Research, Team Formation and Team Skill Education. Dr. Balawi earned his PhD in Aerospace Engineering from University of Cincinnati with research focus on experimental design and testing of solids for honeycomb core materials.Jonathan Weaver
Paper ID #41579Augmenting Machine Design textbooks by Integrating vendor-supplied resourcesDr. Rungun Nathan, Penn State University Rungun Nathan, a professor and program chair for the mechanical engineering department, joined the faculty at Penn State Berks in 2007 as an assistant professor and was promoted in 2012 to associate professor. He has over 25 combined years of increasing responsibilities in industry and in academia, including at the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a telecommunications technology arm of the Indian government, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.), Bangalore, and Villanova
Paper ID #42470Board 1: Empowering Underrepresented Minority Students in One AviationProgram: Integrating a National Airport Design Competition into the CurriculumDr. Yilin Feng, California State University, Los Angeles Yilin Feng is an assistant professor at California State University, Los Angeles. She received her Ph.D. degree from Purdue University. Her research interest is in airport simulation, operation, and management. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Empowering Underrepresented Minority Students in One Aviation Program
integrates theoretical foundations with practical,“tutorial-based” experiences.The curriculum balances theoretical fundamentals, solidified through numerical solutionimplementation in Python, with hands-on experience using industry-standard Ansys Fluentsoftware. Notably, the use of Python in the introductory phase prepares students for the increasingutilization of Python for customization and optimization within commercial CFD packages.Furthermore, the second part of the course adopts a unique problem-solving approach wherestudents actively replicate pre-recorded tutorials, fostering deeper understanding compared totraditional lecture formats. This comprehensive and student-centered curriculum prepares futureengineers with the critical skills and
and faculty.The insights presented in this study offer valuable guidance for educators and industryprofessionals seeking to seamlessly embed data science into the chemical engineering curriculumand better prepare students for a data-centric industry.This paper provides a comprehensive overview of interview development, data distribution, andkey findings. It underscores the urgency of further research to enhance the integration of datascience in the CHE curriculum and the essential role of preparing students for an industry thatincreasingly relies on data analytics and computational techniques.IntroductionThe integration of data science in chemical engineering is a rapidly evolving field, with a focuson data management, statistical and machine
diversecommunity of educators and science learners [8].Present StudyThe present work-in-progress research utilizes the WISE platform to advance an original social-justice oriented science curriculum which will be scalable to a diverse set of middle schoolscience teachers and learners. The final product will improve students’ argumentation skills,conceptual understanding, and scientific literacy by engaging learners in the following activities: ● Exploring the varied structures/functions of organs, organ systems, and scientific arguments; ● Learning about emergent solutions in biomedical engineering to prolong the storage of human organs; ● Constructing evidence-based arguments in the form of policy proposals designed to mitigate racial
committees, contributing her insights and expertise to enhance educational processes. Furthermore, Muna seamlessly integrates her academic prowess with her industry and research experience. She has served as a dedicated researcher at institutions such as TAMUQ and UofT, further enriching her multifaceted background. She is a member of the IEEE. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 An In-Depth Examination of Assessment Methods for Capstone Projects: Measuring SuccessAbstract:In academia, data collection plays a fundamental role. It serves multiple purposes, from assessingstudent learning outcomes to evaluating the effectiveness of instructional methods and
., everyone can master a subject), and centering humanity and nature inthe STEM curricula. We find kinship with efforts to create curriculum driven by an ethic of care[6], and also, with the idea of “recasting agreements” [19]. We also acknowledge that engineersin training and in the workforce often encounter situations where they must make decisions orperform tasks that conflict with their personal values [20-21]. This inevitability is one we shouldprepare our students to navigate.STS Postures and Student AgencyThe STS Postures curriculum has been described in previous studies [6-8, 22-23], so we onlybriefly contextualize it here. The first two authors of this paper developed the STS Postures as away to integrate insights from many pedagogical
Students in an Introductory Mechanical Engineering Course toSucceed in StaticsAbstractThis research explores scaffolding strategies employed at Washington State UniversityVancouver to support first-year students in succeeding in an introductory mechanicalengineering course, with a particular focus on their subsequent performance in Statics. As inmany undergraduate engineering programs student retention has been a concern, especially in thelower division of the mechanical engineering program. In the past two years the introductorymechanical engineering course has been redesigned to prepare students for the rest of theirengineering curriculum by incorporating several design projects, involving senior students andfaculty as mentors, and giving
Science (B.S.) program requires a one-semester capstone design course. In thesame department, the Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) program curriculum also requires aproject management capstone style course. This requirement is among several differences whichseparates the M.Eng. program, which focuses on preparation for industry, from a Master ofScience (M.S.) which typically reflect more academic and research focus. Recently, UIUCcombined the capstone program for undergraduates and the M.Eng. capstone program into ajointly offered course. The details of the merger can be found in an earlier article [11].There are several key benefits to combining the two programs intended to enhance theexperience for students and instructors. One benefit of a joint
technology programs. Thedepartment of Computer Science evolved into School of Computer Science and Engineering(SCSE) and brought in the freshmen cohort of Computer Engineering students in 2017. 2019marked the start of Electrical Engineering. While the programs were filling their pipelineswith students, Engineering labs were designed and built under one big lab space, amakerspace or a one-stop-shop engineering lab, named IDEA Lab (Innovate, Design,Engineer, Apply), had its grand opening in early 2020, bringing all engineering classes, labs,and students under one roof, with electronics, prototyping, robotics, and arts explorationcapabilities.Curriculum RevisionsSHU has a policy of limiting programs’ curriculum to 120 credits, which was an
Paper ID #45065Work-in-Progress: Integrating DEIBJ and Inclusive Design Concepts in anIntroductory Engineering Course Using Stand-alone ModulesProf. Lucie Tchouassi, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyDr. Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi is interested in first-year engineering curriculum design and recruitment, retention and success of engineering students. He is the coordinator of ENGR101, an application-oriented course for engineering students placed in pre-calculus courses. He has also developed and co-teaches the Fundamentals of Engineering Design course that includes a wide spectra of
todevelop strong connections between the different learning modules at the end of the class. Notonly does this support cross-connections and provide a holistic understanding of the material, butit also assists in reinforcing the full semester’s learning outcomes for better retention.Additionally, student engagement is always a key consideration for any instructor whendeveloping the semester curriculum, and hands-on adventurous activities are well received. Forthese reasons and more, escape rooms have gained popularity as an engaging educational activityacross a wide range of fields [1]-[7].An escape room is typically a fun, timed challenge where a team must explore a locked room forclues, solve puzzles, and and complete challenges in order to
, University of Michigan Lisa Lattuca, Professor of Higher Education and member of the Core Faculty in the Engineering Education Research Program at the University of Michigan. She studies curriculum, teaching, and learning in college and university settings, particularly how facDr. Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan Joi Mondisa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering and an Engineering Education Faculty Member at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor.Dr. Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan Erika Mosyjowski is the Research and Faculty Engagement Manager in the Center for Socially Engaged Design within University of Michigan College of Engineering. She earned a PhD and
Applications in Engineering Education, vol. 23, no. 4, pp. 514–526, 2015.[12] P. Buckley and E. Doyle, “Individualising gamification: An investigation of the impact of learning styles and personality traits on the efficacy of gamification using a prediction market,” Computers & Education, vol. 106, pp. 43–55, 2017.[13] J. Suriano, D. Sosa, and D. Brateris, “Formalization of Functional Prototyping Via Makerspace Integration into University Curriculum,” IJAMM, 2024.[14] V. Gonzalez, O. Perez, and R. Romero, “Cybersecurity in ECE curriculum, an expanded collaboration program to disseminate real security experiences in cyber-physical systems,” in 2023 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), IEEE, 2023, pp. 1–4.[15] C. Kimpton
. The outcomes were evaluated using surveys, ICAP framework,technical memo, and modeling results using Excel. 1 1. Introduction. 2 Integrating effective problem-solving techniques into engineering education is crucial for 3 preparing students to tackle real-world challenges. This study aims to embed a Problem-Solving 4 Studio (PSS) approach within an introductory engineering course, leveraging a real-world project 5 as the central learning module. The PSS, pioneered by Joseph M. Le Doux and Alisha A. Waller 6 at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2016, represented an innovative educational paradigm 7 designed to enhance analytical problem-solving skills while deepening students' conceptual 8 understanding of engineering
in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Seattle University. She earned her PhD degree from University of Denver specializing in renewable energy and smart grids. Her research focus is on renewable energy integration into smart grids, ensuring efficient energy management and grid stability, aiming for a sustainable impact. She is a member of IEEE, ASEE and SWE and has worked on several NSF and NREL funded projects. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Teaching Digital Logic in the Quarter-Based EE CurriculumIntroductionCourses on digital logic are an essential part of all Electrical and Computer Engineeringcurricula. With the advent of FPGAs, the use of a
Experiences with Integrating Project-Based Learning into an Instrumentation Course for EET Students Biswajit Ray Bloomsburg University of PennsylvaniaAbstractThis paper presents experiences with and advantages to integrating project-based learning into aninstrumentation course for electronics engineering technology students. In support of project-based learning, the final three weeks of a 14-week semester are dedicated to student-initiatedprojects. These projects focus on integration of hardware and software, sensor and actuatorselection, continuous process improvement via test and measurement, project management,teamwork, and oral and written
an Associate Professor and Academy Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering at the United States Military Academy. He currently serves as the director of the Environmental Engineering and Science Program. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Summer Leader Experience for Rising High School Seniors – Integrating an Introduction to Environmental Science & EngineeringAbstractEach summer the United States Military Academy at West Point hosts approximately 1,110rising high school seniors in a unique week-long immersive program called the West PointSummer Leader Experience (SLE). SLE students experience life at West Point, which includesexposure to academic
keycriteria being the preparation of students to become lifelong learners. With this in mind, climatechange considerations can be integrated into the existing undergraduate curriculum in civilengineering such that the students that graduate are aware of the impacts that uncertainty inclimate change will be having on critical infrastructure systems. At The Graduate level, studentsare trying to advance their careers through gains and experience in particular disciplines. It is atthe graduate level that new courses added to the curriculum can better prepare students to able toanalyze and advocate for solutions that combat uncertainty associated with climate change andits impacts effectively. For graduate students to be fully prepared to address climate
inengineering [6, 7]. Their review of inductive methods includes case studies, discovery learning,and project-based learning. Their case for project-based learning throughout the engineeringcurriculum is compelling. It has been proven that students participating in PBL show moreenthusiasm for the course, are highly motivated, demonstrate better communication andteamwork skills, and develop critical thinking skills to apply their learning to realistic problems[8,9].Considering the advantages of PBL, this paper describes an approach to integrate PBL into asophomore-level course, Surveying, at the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department ofRowan University. By incorporating PBL into the curriculum, this study explores the benefitsassociated with
in preparatory worksheets before class and programming assignments alignedwith lectures and PLG sessions. Additionally, the curriculum integrates online self-pacedtraining auto-graded modules from the MathWorks platform.The course's unique design, combining MATLAB programming with mathematical analysis in acondensed half-semester each presents both advantages and challenges. It offers an efficient wayto cover essential topics rapidly, emphasizing the practical application of programming tomathematical concepts. This approach necessitates precise curriculum planning to ensure contentis both deep and manageable within the limited time, requiring strategies that maximize learningoutcomes and thoughtfully designed assessments to accurately gauge
laboratories into the course included additional preparatory lectures. An online surveyquestionnaire revealed a positive impact of CFD on students, with recommendations forcontinued integration. The study also demonstrated the effectiveness of CFD integration byproviding insights into the interface design, curriculum integration, and evaluation methods.An integrated curriculum was developed by Stern [12] by applying CFD and EFD. The objectiveof the integrated CFD labs was to incorporate an educational interface, while EFD labs focusedon modern facilities, measurement systems, and uncertainty analysis. The study highlightedhands-on experience and application of fluid dynamics principles, citing the efficacy ofinteractive tools in engineering education
Paper ID #43307Career Readiness: Integrating NACE Career Competencies in engineeringcoursesProf. Ryan C Cooper, University of Connecticut Professor Ryan C. Cooper is an Assistant Professor-in-Residence at the University of Connecticut in the Mechanical Engineering Department. Professor Cooper teaches a number of core mechanical and manufacturing courses. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Career Readiness in the classroom: Integrating NACE Career CompetenciesAbstractThis study investigates the early outcomes of incorporating the National Association of