well as creative thinking and problem solving; however, the pedagogy of many STEMeducation programs only focuses on the technical aspects of their discipline. The point at whichstudents are first introduced to various STEM fields is critical in terms of their interest,motivation, and understanding of potential applications. These early years greatly impact thedecision of whether a student pursues a career or major in a STEM field. Thus, teachingmethodologies for young STEM students must balance, or better yet, intertwine core conceptsand knowledge with student engagement through hands-on, project-based learning andconnections to topics of interest, such as music and the arts. Too often, STEM pedagogy paints apicture of a world where problems
B.Sc. in Pure and Applied Mathematics from the University of Western Australia. His research is in the field of scientific computing and numerical analysis, where he works on computational algorithms for simulating complex stochastic systems such as atmospheric aerosols and feedback control. Prof. West is the recipient of the NSF CAREER award and is a University of Illinois Distinguished Teacher-Scholar and College of Engineering Education Innovation Fellow.Dr. Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Geoffrey L. Herman is a visiting assistant professor with the Illinois Foundry for Innovation in En- gineering Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a research assistant
Taylor’s effort was a tour de force, engineers do not have time forTaylor’s type of commitment, especially given how much they are called upon to speak.7 As shestated, Taylor herself normally fashions sentences on the spot, but after planning and practice. This section has shown that the overwhelming strategy adopted by these expert speakers Page 26.1145.4from engineering and science has been to fashion sentences on the spot, but after practice with aplanned structure.7 Interestingly, The Art of Public Speaking by Stephen Lucas and Public Speaking for College & Career by Hamilton Gregory contradict this finding. According toLucas,1 the
inMechanical Engineering may be a result of this process of undeclared engineering studentschoosing to look at another discipline if they have found out they are unable to get intoMechanical Engineering. The most popular engineering majors at the Large Land GrantUniversity also have enrollment limits, but since students do not apply to their majors untilcompletion of the first-year sequence, it does not appear to have an effect at this point in theirundergraduate careers. Page 26.1175.7 Table 4. Interest in Engineering Discipline Urban Public
lives, theopportunities for careers are expanding rapidly. A major challenge of this field is the trainingand education of a new generation of skilled workers. This paper studies different approachesthat are used by different institutions of higher education to integrate nanotechnology conceptsinto their curriculum.IntroductionNanotechnology is the science, engineering, and technology that deals with various structures ofmatter that have dimensions on the order of a billionth of a meter. Nanotechnology is the abilityto observe, manipulate, measure, and manufacture things at the nanoscale, which is about 1 to100 nanometers. While the word nanotechnology is new and was introduced in the late 1970s,the existence of functional devices and
level, and coauthored a senior level laboratory in acoustics. He recently served as an AP Reader for the AP Physics exam, and is interested in developing materials to help K-12 teachers with units on sound and waves, and to incorporate crash safety topics into their physics curriculum. Page 26.1554.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 The Introductory Physics Laboratory as a Consulting FirmAbstractMany students in our calculus-based introductory physics courses plan to pursue careers in hightechnology industries. The laboratory curriculum entitled Mechanics, Inc. is
Paper ID #12617Transformation of STEM to STEAM – How a traditionally run STEM campsuccessfully incorporated the ARTS into its framework resulting in a success-ful STEAM Camp (Work in Progress)Dr. Arthur D. Kney, Lafayette College Arthur D. Kney received his doctorate of philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Engineering from Lehigh University in 1999 and his professional engineering license in 2007. He is currently serving as an As- sociate Professor and Department Head in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Lafayette College. Throughout Kney’s career he has been active in the community, at the local, state
structure, instructor roles, and student autonomy.The Polytechnic FoundationAlthough there is no single definition for what constitutes a polytechnic approach or institution,it is generally accepted that key components of a polytechnic entity may include crucialcharacteristics of student mentoring, problem-based instruction, integration and collaboration ofsubject matter, entrepreneurship, and intrinsic student motivation. Sorensen 4 claims that Polytechnics are comprehensive universities offering professional, career-focused programs in the arts, social and related behavioral sciences, engineering, education, and natural sciences and technology that engage students in active learning, theory and research essential to the future of society
institutions involved in engineering education research, as wellas a diverse complement of industry professionals with an interest in engineeringeducation. A cursory scan of the people invited to the workshop from industry revealsindividuals from a variety of industrial career paths. Companies providing hardware andsoftware to educational markets, designated educational specialists and liaisons fromlarge companies, and practicing engineers were all represented.1The mission of the series of workshops, as stated in the TUEE executive summary is “todevelop a new strategy for undergraduate engineering education that meets the needs ofindustry in the 21st century. Transforming Undergraduate Education in Engineeringaims to produce a clear understanding of
engineering and is a registered professional engineer with APEGA (Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta). Prior to her career at MacEwan, Shelley worked in industry as a research engineer and a consulting engineer for several years.Dr. Jeffrey A Davis P.Eng., Grant MacEwan University Dr Davis obtained his PhD at ETH Zurich specializing in multiphase flows and thermal hydraulics in nuclear reactors. With a passion for teaching, Dr. Davis’ research focuses on pedagogical topics such as student engagement, active learning, and cognitive development. Projects he is currently working on include ”Development of a risk assessment model for the retention of students”, ”Development of
students preferred the web-basedproject to a conventional project and were more motivated to work harder and submit high-quality work. Students were also enthusiastic about receiving feedback from professionals in thefield. An additional outcome of this initiative was the significant interest from professionals inreviewing class projects.IntroductionThis study was conducted to explore whether student learning, effort, and enthusiasm can beenhanced by exposing student projects to engineering practitioners and experts outside theclassroom. Previous studies indicate that engineering students learn better when they perceivecoursework as valuable to their future career, having impact on society, or relating closely toengineering practice1,2,7. Also
their degree program. The UTAs will be trackedthrough their curriculum to determine if this has an impact in their advanced courses and theirfuture career paths. It is anticipated that the deeper understanding of the materials gained bybeing a UTA will entice them to take more rigorous courses as they matriculate. It is possiblethat the teaching experience may influence them to pursue an academic career at either theprimary, secondary or collegiate levels.4. AcknowledgementsPartnership for Retention Improvement in Mathematics, Engineering, and Science (PRIMES),National Science Foundation Project NSF-08569, $1,997,451, June 1, 2011 – May 31, 2016.Bibliography1. Otero, V., Pollock, S. & Finkelstein, N. A physics department’s role in
conceptual change and situated cognition. He received the NSF CAREER award in 2010 and is working on a study to characterize practicing engineers’ understand- ings of core engineering concepts.Dr. Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University Paul S. Steif is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He received a Sc.B. in engineering from Brown University (1979) and M.S. (1980) and Ph.D. (1982) degrees from Harvard University in applied mechanics. He has been active as a teacher and researcher in the field of engineering education and mechanics. His research has focused on student learning of mechanics concepts and devel- oping new course materials and classroom approaches. Drawing upon methods of
career. For those participants, the need to use write effectively became clear in theirmind as a necessary condition to reach higher management levels. For this reason, it seems thatthe value of a learning environment like Practikon can be more significant for new entrants inthe workforce than it was originally conceived to be.The observation from the interview data is also supported by the analysis of the writingassignments that the participants were given for this study. The participants were asked to writebrief texts, primarily explanations of processes or presentation of technical information for layaudiences. Only one prompt was argumentative, aimed at making a case to the Director for thetimely implementation of a process.Analysis of the
and anunderstanding of each document that they would encounter in their future career. They alsolearned how to formally present, organize, and articulate the necessary information required foreach construction document. The project milestone breakdown is as follows:Milestone 1: Soil Characteristics and Recommendation The purpose of this milestone is to introduce and educate the students on a major factor Page 26.1262.4that can affect concrete construction. Since most of concrete construction is placed on the soil,the type of soil and compaction of the soil can directly affect the concrete above. This projectprovided students’ an
learned “very much” or “a lot.”Moreover, as shown in Figures 5, fully 60% of the students reported that what they had learnedin this class had helped them in their professional career. Additionally, 84% of the alumnirespondents agreed that such a course should be part of the Gordon Engineering LeadershipProgram, with 2% disagreeing and 14% not sure.Some comments from the alumni in their responses capture this well. One reported: “Even witha solid foundation in engineering, physics, and chemistry, this course challenged me to learnbeyond the basic understanding. The ability to fully understand a physical phenomenon issomething I now possess that my peers in industry do not.” Another comment from one of thealumni reinforced our premise that the
used by dozens of research groups around the world. His power management software, Granola, is used by hundreds of thousands of people in more than 160 countries. Accolades for his work include NSF and DOE Career Awards, the IBM Faculty Award, and being named Innovator of the Week by Bloomberg Business week Magazine. Prof. Cameron received the Ph.D. in Computer Science from Louisiana State University (2000) and B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Florida (1994).Dr. Aditya Johri, George Mason University Aditya Johri is Associate Professor and Chair in the Applied Information Technology Department. Dr. Johri studies the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for learning and knowledge
, and working as a team. These are skills that can becarried on in future careers or educational endeavors. The majority of those who participated inthe project felt their knowledge of atmospheric effects and solar energy was moderately butclearly expanded. As this is a vast and complicated subject, it is not expected for students tothoroughly understand all aspects of atmospheric effects after one semester. However, thestudents did expand their knowledge in a clear and comprehensive way, gaining a basicunderstanding that they can build on in the future if they so desire. The majority of the students who participated stated that they found the data analysis tobe the most challenging aspect of the study. The high number of variables taken
Education Collaboratory (GEEC) research group, and is the recipient of an NSF CAREER award to study boundary-spanning roles and competencies among early career engineers. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech. Dr. Jesiek draws on expertise from engineering, computing, and the social sciences to advance understanding of geographic, disciplinary, and historical variations in engineering education and practice. Page 26.1391.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015
Paper ID #12608Students Writing for Professional Practice: A Model for Collaboration amongFaculty, Practitioners and Writing SpecialistsProf. Susan Conrad, Portland State University Susan Conrad, Ph.D., is a Professor of Applied Linguistics and head of the Civil Engineering Writing Project. She has written numerous articles and books about English grammar, discourse, and corpus linguistics.Dr. William A Kitch P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Kitch is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Cal Poly Pomona. Before starting his academic career he spent 24 years as a practicing engineer in both the
come from avariety of backgrounds, the range of students and abilities is advantageous to all concerned. Theengineering principles allow the instructors to make connections and draw analogies anddemonstrations across different areas. A course schedule is in the Appendix.Course Description: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering.The engineering design process is demonstrated through use of practical problem-solvingmethods for mechanical projects. Course subjects include mechanical engineering career paths,ethical canons of the engineering profession, and requirements for professional licensure. Courseassignments, conducted within a collaborative learning environment, focus on creativeengineering solutions through technical analysis, teamwork
period. In this paper, the authorsdiscuss the results of this initial study and their plans for future studies to determine theeffect of exposure frequency on the long-term student perception of engineering as acourse of study in the future.IntroductionEngineering outreach programs to middle and high school students are designed toincrease students’ interest in, and understanding of, engineering so as to inspire them tochoose engineering in their future study and career. Before beginning their current study,the authors reviewed the existing literature concerning the influence of these programs onparticipating students. Many of the outreach programs studied ranged from half-day, oneday, a single week or multi-week long summer camp1-13. To
PrincipleFluid mechanics is one of the important fields of study in chemical and mechanical engineeringbecause graduates will deal with fluids and the effects of forces on fluid motion many timesduring their careers. Because of the subject’s importance and because it became clear to us thateven students who completed a fluid mechanics course have difficulties in describing the truemeaning of continuity and the relationship between flow work and kinetic energy in flowthrough varying cross sectional areas8, we became persuaded we needed to rectify the knowledgegaps maintained after a lecture-based style of instruction by systematically incorporating hands-on learning strategies.As shown in Figure 1 and alluded to earlier, identifying misconceptions should
-time-in-college students matriculating in any major at participatinginstitutions.[41, 42] The first cut of data began with 137,071 first-time-in-college (FTIC) studentswho ever matriculated in engineering at one of nine of our MIDFIELD institutions in 1988 andlater. The data for these students is complete, in other words we have everything that the registrarhas for these students. The students were further delimited to a set of students who repeated aparticular course (receiving zero credits at their home institution). We finally, we had 161,456grades for instances of where students who sometime in their careers declared an engineeringmajor took one of three introductory courses. The students’ sections for each course are counted, and
-college experience, intervention strategies,financial support, etc.8 Unfortunately, the strategies to increase diversity discussed in previousresearch haven’t trickled down to SELECT. 4, 5There is inadequate research into diversity in engineering competition teams. Some of the studiesconducted with competition teams focus on discussion of factors and strategies that lead to teamsuccess in winning the competitions.9, 10, 11 Other studies center around how participating incompetition teams enriches student engineering education experience and prepares students fortheir future careers.12, 13 No research has been identified that addresses issues of diversity inSELECT teams.4, 5Previous research on classroom teams provides us with insight into why
mathematics is the most difficult of all subjectareas. Their research suggests that students’ knowledge of functions and algebra was lacking atthe beginning of their college careers, and that many students in high school had developed only“surface learning” of mathematics. It is likely that retention of previously acquired mathematical information is critical forsubsequent development in the domain. Recent studies in cognitive psychology have shown thatstudy and testing techniques that increase retention also increase people’s ability to makeconceptual inferences about related topics14-16. In other words, techniques that increase retentionnot only solidify existing knowledge but increase people’s ability to derive new knowledge.Related to this
/or confidence inpursuing engineering and computer science (ECS)? Second, does the LLC impact studentconfidence to pursue an ECS major during the first semester? Finally, what specific aspects ofthe LCC remain influential throughout the undergraduate academic career?The LLC in ECS at Gonzaga UniversityGoller Hall has been run for a number of years as a dorm with preference for students enteringECS. Starting in 2010, this dorm became an official Living-Learning Community associatedwith a grant from the Kern Family Foundation (focused on Entrepreneurially Minded Learning).Students typically enter in the freshman year and remain in the dorm for two years. As an LLC,Goller Hall accepts applications over the summer prior to the freshman year
atmospheric aerosols and feedback control. Prof. West is the recipient of the NSF CAREER award and is a University of Illinois Distinguished Teacher-Scholar and College of Engineering Education Innovation Fellow.Prof. Jose Mestre Jos´e P. Mestre is Professor of Physics and Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois. His research is at the intersection of science education and cognitive science, focusing on the learning of physics. He has made many pioneering contributions in areas such as the acquisition and use of knowledge by experts and novices, transfer of learning, and problem solving. He was among the first to publish scholarly articles on the use of classroom polling technologies (clickers) to promote
Page 26.436.2program. Influences may be internal within the program, and include expertise areas of thefaculty and related engineering and other university programs that serve as opportunity areas forcoordination. External influences certainly include accrediting bodies and licensingorganizations; in this case, both ABET and NCEES helped to define the content of our IEprogram. An important influence, especially in building the student learner population, has beenthe challenge of working in a regional environment where there is little knowledge of theindustrial engineering career path. The regional employer base also played and continues toinfluence program development, as both the IE core and the technical electives are structured tobe
degrees: a B.S. in an engineering discipline, and a B.A. in a foreign language. Intheir 4th year they go abroad first studying for one semester at one of our partner universitiesin Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, or Spain, followed by a six-monthinternship in a company in the foreign country, in the second language.The paper will discuss the context of educating engineering students for global careers the sequencing of a model of local to global research and internship engagement the academic framework, supervision and credit transfer guidelines for advisors examples of successful student engagement in various areasKeywordsGlobal engineer, international engineering education, undergraduate