the capstone laboratory course orsenior design or at best, both. Therefore, those of us that graduated prior to the introduction ofthe ABET Engineering Criteria 2000 1 would likely have received no formal teamwork trainingduring our academic studies. With the introduction of the accreditation requirement by ABET,which states that, “Engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates have an ability tofunction on multi-disciplinary teams.” the academic community has taken teamwork somewhatmore seriously. The “multi-disciplinary” requirement aside, demonstrating that our students“have an ability to function on teams,” is a daunting challenge on its own. Furthermore, insurveys conducted by the author, student responses reveal that many
Paper ID #22127Where Should We Begin? Establishing a Baseline for First-year StudentAwareness of Engineering EthicsMs. Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Tech Natalie Van Tyne is an Associate Professor of Practice at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univer- sity, where she teaches first year engineering design as a foundation courses for Virginia Tech’s under- graduate engineering degree programs. She holds bachelors and masters degrees from Rutgers University, Lehigh University and Colorado School of Mines, and studies best practices in pedagogy, reflective learn- ing and critical thinking to inform enhanced student
or more designated areas of potential growth.Students must select one the four RIPE courses below (1 credit):RCEL 410 Engineering Launchpad - ResearchRCEL 410 is one of four RCEL courses intended to jump-start the next steps for aspiringengineering leaders. The other courses deal with industry, alternative pathways, andentrepreneurship, while RCEL 410 is focused on developing an understanding of leadershipprinciples applicable in a research environment. Students will gain insights into managing ethicaldilemmas, developing communication strategies, creating a vision and goals, and projectmanagement in either an undergraduate or graduate student level engineering discipline. Researchin academia, government labs, and industry will be compared
energy to produce or manufacture. In thismodule students will be introduced to environmental impact measures, industrialstandards and guidelines, and decision-making strategies that can be used for materialselection.Module 4: Process design and improvement - Another common challenge faced inindustry is to reduce the environmental impact of an existing manufacturing process.Students will be introduced to methods of identifying the most damaging part of theprocess flow through material and energy balances. Common practices for reducingenergy consumption and waste will be discussed. In addition, strategies for productpackaging and delivery will be presented.Module 5: End-of-use strategies - This module begins with a lecture on Green Chemistry.It
research interests include engineering education, as well as control and optimization of nonlinear and hybrid systems with applications to power and energy systems, multi-agent systems, robotics, and biomedicine. He is a recipient of UCSB’s Center for Control, Dynamical Systems, and Computation Best PhD Thesis award and a UCI Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship.Analia E. Rao, University of California, IrvineProf. Lorenzo Valdevit ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 What drives you? Exploring the motivations and goals of low-income engineering transfer students for pursuing engineeringIntroductionThe diverse group of students served by
with American professional licenses; however, given the stateboundary on professional licensure and a general lack of laws and enforcement agencies indeveloping countries, these licenses can serve only as a form of qualification. It is therefore notuncommon for anyone with an engineering background, including students, to practice andapprove of engineering designs in countries such as Haiti. Two important conditions result fromthis dynamic: (1) for all practical purposes, students serving on humanitarian engineeringprojects in developing countries may be working in an environment where no participant isliable, and (2) students who voluntarily work in an environment void of liability are inherentlyaccepting the responsibility for a heightened
writing course.This module took place in a second-year course titled “Experimental Design and TechnicalWriting” at a midwestern medium-sized public university. This course supports the ABETaccreditation criteria for Student Outcomes, including outcomes 3, 4, 5 and 6, which state:“Students will develop an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences (Outcome3); Students will have an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities inengineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact ofengineering solutions in global, economics, environmental, and societal context (Outcome 4);Students have an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provideleadership, create a
PRISM, 2004. 14(1).11. M Boylan, The Impact of Undergraduate Research Experiences on Student Intellectual Growth, Affective Development, and Interest in Doing Graduate Work in STEM: A Review of the Empirical Literature, in Cornell Higher Education Research Institute Conference, Doctoral Education and the Faculty of the Future. 2006: Ithaca, NY.12. Villarejo M Barlow A, Making a difference for minorities: Evaluation of an educational enrichment program. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2004. 42(9): p. 861-881.13. B C Clewell, et al., Revitalizing the Nation's Talent Pool in STEM. 2006, Washington, DC: Urban Institute.14. G Price, The causal effects of participation in the American economic association summer
assess impact of good supply chain practices such as coordinated decision making in stochastic supply chains, handling supply chains during times of crisis and optimizing global supply chains on the financial health of a company. She has published her research in Journal of Business Logistics, International Jour- nal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management and peer-reviewed proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education.Dr. Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University Dr. Michael D. Johnson is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and In- dustrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product
operations, to plan andreview operations to be carried out throughout CUNY.Project Approach and Activities 1992-2018The NYC Louis Stokes Alliance at the City University of New York was one of the programsthat ensured the university-wide maintenance of a significant pool of underrepresented minorities(URM) in the STEM disciplines graduating with BS/BA degrees. The CollaborativeInfrastructure at CUNY allowed for the adaptation and adoption of best practices in educationalpedagogy and cutting-edge STEM research. The City University of New York graduated outputrose from 274 in 1994 to 1,529 URM with BA/BS degrees in 2018 at the end of Phase 5 (Phase1-5, 1992 to 2018). The 2018 graduation numbers show an increase over the previous year of1,392. From 2011
paramount for U.S. engineers and researchers to develop the skills and backgroundnecessary to effectively work, communicate and innovate on an international scale and to be ableto collaborate on complex engineering and research projects with colleagues and collaboratorsacross the world. Countries such as China and India, by virtue of their size, are graduating everincreasing numbers of engineers and scientists each year and are making great strides inscientific research. The effects of the globalization of science, engineering and manufacturinghave been particularly felt in rust-belt states such as Michigan and Ohio where the loss of marketshare by the big three U.S. automakers has resulted in large job losses and a migration of agrowing number of
Professor in 2013 and Full Professor in 2019 . Dr. Chrysochoou’s general research area is environmental geochemistry, with a focus on site remediation, characterization and reuse of industrial waste and construction materials. Dr. Chrysochoou’s serves as the Principal Investigator of the project ”Beyond Accommodation: Leveraging Neurodiversity for Engineering Innovation”. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation Revolutionizing Engineering Department program, this 5-year project aims at transforming educational practices and cultivate the potential of neurodivergent individuals to contribute to engineering breakthroughsDr. Arash E. Zaghi, University of Connecticut Arash E. Zaghi is an Associate Professor in the
phase, where educators assess students’comprehension of robotics and machine vision. A variety of assessment tools, including quizzes,practical exams, and project-based assessments, are designed for the students to ensure learningobjectives are met, aligning with recommended practices in STEM education [15].Impact and Significance: Project 2 stands out as a pivotal initiative in STEM education,addressing the vital need to cultivate robust problem-solving skills. By seamlessly integrating theFanuc robot arm with machine vision, the project provides a rich, hands-on learning experience,adeptly preparing students for future endeavors in advanced manufacturing and robotics. Theimplementation of the 5E Model ensures students are thoroughly engaged
University Megan McKittrick is a Lecturer and PhD candidate in the Department of English at Old Dominion Univer- sity. She teaches composition, scientific, digital, and technical writing, and her research interests include technical communication and game studies.Dr. Julia Romberger, Old Dominion University Julia Romberger is an Associate Professor of Professional Writing at Old Dominion University. Her research interests include pedagogical practices, visual rhetoric, and the rhetoric of interface design. She teaches courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in business writing, technical writing, writing for the web, visual rhetoric, and has mentored business and professional writing teaching staff. She has
personal level to the students and their families, those who attempt afour-year degree program but are unsuccessful have expended their limited resources.Additionally, as technology becomes a larger portion of our modern life, the need for individualswith technical skills grows. Therefore, the inability to retain students who could becomedegreed, practicing engineers has a detrimental impact on society as a whole. Retention ofstudents who are interested in a career in engineering is therefore a way to both reduceexpenditure of resources and while also increasing the supply of skilled workers for tomorrow’sjob market.II. The Challenge of Increasing RetentionStudents leave the difficult path of an engineering education for a variety of reasons
Page 12.200.2 1 This paper is extracted from the ASCE report Development of Civil Engineering Curricula Supporting theBody of Knowledge for Professional Practice, 2006.to provide thoughts and strategies for institutions when they implement their own uniquecompliant programs.FUNDAMENTAL ASSUMPTIONS As the committee conducted its tasks, several assumptions were made about the nature ofcivil engineering curricula to focus the process and to provide boundaries within which thecommittee could have an impact on the overall development of a civil engineer. Theseassumptions also provided the philosophy by which the curricula would be developed. Discussedbelow are the primary assumptions made by the committee and the rationale for
graduate level courses). Our university is much the same, with one graduate-level course(Advanced Computer Security) and one upper-division undergraduate-level class related toCybersecurity (Introduction to Computer Security) that is restricted to Engineering majors andhas a sequential string of three prerequisite courses. While there may be more classes on thehorizon, all of these are spearheaded by a single faculty member in response to the growingdemand for cybersecurity professionals.Intro to Hacking Competitions is a 3-unit (9 work-hours per week) course that satisfies a GeneralEducation requirement and is supported by the First Year Design program hosted by our Schoolof Engineering. This program brings professional engineering practice to
area is rural,surrounding communities have few resources for improvement to their communities. The class,Introduction to Project Management, has been developed as a service learning course whichworks with area communities. Students learn basic best practices for project management aswell as basic tools for tracking and controlling projects. The course is a junior level courserequired in the Engineering Management curriculum and students are generally junior or seniorlevel engineering students. A majority of the students are Engineering Management majors, butthe course is growing in popularity with many students from other majors who are minoring inEngineering Management or just taking the class because of the perceived importance in
Center are the interdisciplinary energy and environmental systems PhD(sustainable bioproducts concentration); nanoengineering PhD; and BS and MS programs inchemistry, chemical engineering, biological engineering, and mathematics. The objectives of thecenter’s educational and outreach activities include to: 1) establish scholarships in bioenergy forgraduate and undergraduate students; 2) establish a sustainable educational and research programin sciences and engineering related to bioenergy that is integrated into undergraduate researchand graduate theses and dissertation projects; 3) partner with current K-12 summer camps; 4)develop and implement a coordinated program for recruiting students; 5) provide opportunitiesfor faculty members and
Paper ID #6814CCLI: Evaluation of a Cost Effective Program for Augmenting Calculus withEngineering ContentDr. Jeremiah J. Neubert, University of North Dakota Jeremiah Neubert is Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Dakota. He conducted research and taught at Cambridge University. Prior to that Dr. Neubert attended the University of Wisconsin and obtained a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering as well as Masters of Science degrees in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering. During his time at the University of Wisconsin he served as a National Science GK12 fellow where he
Paper ID #24757Developing a Request for Qualifications Activity to Integrate ConstructionTopics at the Sophomore LevelDr. Luciana Debs, Purdue University Luciana Debs, is an Assistant Professor of Construction Management in the School Construction Manage- ment Technology at Purdue University. She received her PhD from Purdue University Main Campus. Her previous degrees include a MS from the Technical Research Institute of Sao Paulo (IPT-SP), and BArch from the University of S˜ao Paulo (USP), in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Prior to her current position she worked in design coordination in construction and real estate development
components that differentiate PIPELINES from similar initiatives and that webelieve are key to its impact are: 1) fostering STEM diversity through an interdisciplinarypartnership; 2) workforce learning through STEM design experiences; 3) leveraging teamworkfor early engagement in engineering design. We discuss each one in the following sections.Fostering STEM Diversity through an Interdisciplinary Partnership Funded by ONR, PIPELINES is a collaborative effort between the Center for Science andEngineering Partnerships (CSEP) at the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB), theGevirtz Graduate School of Education at UCSB (GGSE), and the Naval Facilities EngineeringCommand, Navy Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) at
between conceptual and preliminary design. This as-pect of aesthetic design is not familiar to engineers, but its understanding is essential to success-ful collaboration. In practice engineers are typically not privy to this phase of the design and as aresult are lacking a basic understanding of the design vision, which impacts their ability to con-tribute to the subsequent design phases. Page 22.148.7Preliminary Design PhaseThis and the following phase of the project were set up to work as a progressive competition. Byforming the interdisciplinary teams for this phase based on students’ interest in a particular de-sign, our intention was to
engineering coursework Engineering undergraduate students are well prepared technically, but lack broadersuccess skills when they graduate. Evidence of this imbalance follows. These “Major ResearchFindings” are evidence of the importance of business success skills as a supplement to standardengineering coursework. Major research and findings are taken from a National Society of Professional Engineerspublication entitled Engineering Education Issues: Report on Surveys of Opinions byEngineering Deans and Employers of Engineering Graduates on the First Professional Degree.1 “Preparedness for Practice: Engineering deans and employer respondents were asked torate new engineers’ preparedness for practice in eight areas and then indicate
examining issues of social justice and educational equity. Currently, she is on a research team examining the impacts of an out-of-school STEM summer program for racially underrepresented youth.Dr. Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech Dr. Walter Lee is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education and the assistant director for research in the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED), both at Virginia Tech.Dr. David B Knight, Virginia Tech David Knight is Assistant Professor and Assistant Department Head for Graduate Programs in the De- partment of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He is also Director of International Engagement in Engineering Education and affiliate faculty with
military. He is a hands-on manufacturing expert who has worked in several areas of engineering, manufacturing, and technical management including research, design, and production of mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical systems. Recognized trainer and resource person in the fields of CAD/CAM/CIM, Robotics and Automation, Machine vision, ISO 9000 and Lean Six Sigma. He has published several papers, in these areas, in various national & international conferences and journals. He has won several teaching awards including the academic excellence award, NISOD 2008, from the University of Texas at Austin
costs of our builtenvironment. Impacts during manufacture, transport, installation use, winning and disposal ofconstruction materials can be significant, yet often invisible.Various construction material selection and specification remains a challenging, sometimes evencontentious issue. Many designers experience difficulty understanding the full extent ofenvironmental and human health impacts of building materials as they are not easily quantified.Complete and accurate information is elusive. Life-cycle assessment, a thorough accounting ofenvironmental and human health impacts of a material, is the best tool for truly evaluatingmaterials.The benefits of globalization for the construction industry are clear, but the cross impact
responsible engineering and scientific practices. Includes how to balance profit and risk of public harm, honesty in research, legal vs. moral responsibility, Page 10.279.3 environmental concerns.• SMET 102: Introduction to Engineering Design develops a foundation and understanding “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education” of the engineering profession in a non-disciplinary way, develops a good basic understanding of the engineering design process, and generates excitement and enthusiasm
to independently research or work on a project. The professor acts as an advisor forthe project in addition to their course load, so the professors are typically already passionateabout the topic and motivated to make a difference if they are willing to put in the additional effort.While the additional time required typically brings in the most passionate professors, it doesrestrict the ability of professors to advise MIH projects in addition to their regular class schedule.The independent study approach significantly reduces the barrier for students to gain practicalhumanitarian project experience, but it also limits the training that the students can receive in thephilosophy and best practices of humanitarian engineering. In contrast to
AC 2011-2431: TEAM TEACHING THAT GOES THE DISTANCE: TEAMINSTRUCTION FOR A BROADCAST INTRODUCTORY ENGINEERINGCOURSEAngela Minichiello, Utah State University Angela (Angie) Minichiello, Principal Lecturer in the Department of Engineering and Technology Edu- cation at Utah State University, instructs core engineering courses at the Brigham City Regional Campus. Angie is a registered professional mechanical engineer and has over 15 years industry experience as a practicing engineer. She holds a BSME degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a MSME degree from Georgia Tech. Her research interests include adult learning theory, blended learning techniques, and improved methods for technology based