Union College. This will be one of very few Liberal Arts courses with a technical laboratory component. The goal of the laboratory exercises is to give each student, particularly those studying Liberal Arts, a hands-on experience of a technical nature. The course uses seven of the most sophisticated structures ever built to illustrate the technical aspect behind building such structures. The construction of each of the selected structures was shadowed by stories of political, economical, and environmental dimensions. The course intends to cover these aspects for each structure in addition to the technical aspect too. Because Liberal Arts students may lack the necessary background to sufficiently comprehend the
disagreed nor agreed or strongly disagreed that theyhad a positive relationship with their research professor/mentor. Both ND and NT participantsresponded similarly to having laboratory peers who collaborate and support each other(Figure 3B). It is well documented that academia has an ableist problem; however, our dataindicate that ND students feel supported by their peers [4]. This is a very positive finding wheremost studies highlight the negative experiences of ND students [22].Figure 2: Research Demographics related to all participants (96 participants) separating outthe type of research conducted and whether the research was volunteer, credit-bearing, or paid.Neurodivergent participants had a larger percentage indicated strongly agree or agree
) is illustrated with a representative model that shows a latent variable“Hands-on Aptitude” having manifestations in kinematics and laboratory grades, and hasa 100% loading on another latent variable “Concept Theory Aptitude”. Extension toother pre-engineering course grades is discussed briefly.Keywords: structural equation model, LISREL software, educational researchIntroductionStructural equation models (SEM) have been used to probe the aspects that concerncausative hypotheses/elements contained in engineering and technology educationalresearch datasets 1. The causative hypotheses/elements would convey causal assumptions,but not necessarily a model that would generate validated causal conclusions. Structuralequation model analysis is an
numerical control (CNC), oreven computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software and machine simulators. Indeed, most equipmentin an advanced machine laboratory does not have any actual handles at all, only virtual ones.This paper discusses how the exciting world of advanced manufacturing machine control can beintroduced when algebra topics are being studied at high school. While teaching the basics of theCartesian coordinate system a few simple numerical control machine codes are also explained. Thisenables students to compose the code required to complete simple movements of a cutter andunderstand concepts of computer related manufacturing. Free, easy to use simulation software allowsthe students to test their code.This approach has been used in a
) is illustrated with a representative model that shows a latent variable“Hands-on Aptitude” having manifestations in kinematics and laboratory grades, and hasa 100% loading on another latent variable “Concept Theory Aptitude”. Extension toother pre-engineering course grades is discussed briefly.Keywords: structural equation model, LISREL software, educational researchIntroductionStructural equation models (SEM) have been used to probe the aspects that concerncausative hypotheses/elements contained in engineering and technology educationalresearch datasets 1. The causative hypotheses/elements would convey causal assumptions,but not necessarily a model that would generate validated causal conclusions. Structuralequation model analysis is an
American Society for Engineering Education Zone IV Conference Copyright © 2010, American Society for Engineering Education 312Bibliography1. Karweit, M. (2002) Enhanced learning through a “virtual laboratory.’ Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society for Engineering Education.2. Karweit, M. (1997) A virtual laboratory for beginning scientists/engineers. Proceedings Ed-Media & Ed- Telecom 97, Calgary, Canada.3. Burmeister, J.S., Watson, K. and Garcia-Sheets, M. (2008). What is Engineering? – a University of the Pacific
, and 2) is based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work.Criterion 6. Faculty • Can the program demonstrate that the faculty members are of sufficient number and they have the competencies to cover all of the curricular areas of the program • Are the faculty number sufficient to accommodate adequate levels of student-faculty interaction, student advising and counseling, university service activities, professional development, and interactions with industrial and professional practitioners, as well as employers of students.Criterion 7. Facilities • Classrooms, offices, laboratories, and associated equipment must be adequate to support attainment of the student outcomes and to
frequent feedback on their performance. The students also had four laboratoryassignments, three mid-term examinations, and a final examination. Figure 1: Screenshots of Asynchronous Video Examples for Mechanics of MaterialsSoil Mechanics and Foundation DesignSoil Mechanics and Foundation Design (CE371) is a 3.5 credit hour course required for all 3rdyear civil engineering majors. The course covers the physical properties and strength of soil,effective stress, soil compaction, consolidation, flow rate through soil, and design of earthretaining structures. The course has eight laboratories integrated throughout the course. In theSpring of 2021, the instructor of CE371 decided to transition the course to a flipped classroom toguarantee
Infrastructure Engineering Research (CATIER) at Morgan State University and the director of the Civil Engineering Undergraduate Laboratory. He has over eighteen years of experience in practicing, teaching and research in civil engi- neering. His academic background and professional skills allows him to teach a range of courses across three different departments in the school of engineering. This is a rare and uncommon achievement. Within his short time at Morgan, he has made contributions in teaching both undergraduate and graduate American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021
) research experience program engagedminority middle-school girls in bio-char modified cement paste research experiences at anHBCU. Using a post-test and a self-reporting survey with open-ended questions, the purpose ofthis qualitative research was to gain insights into the learning experiences, self-efficacy, andpersistence of the 22 girls engaged in this STEAM program. Basic thematic data analysisinvolved coding, categorization, comparative analysis, and descriptive statistics.Results indicated that the girls increased in knowledge, self-efficacy, and persistence. The meanpost-test score was 78%. The content of STEAM presentations demonstrated that the girlslearned mostly from laboratory experiences and field trips. Self-efficacy improvements
Research Methods course (given in Frenchonly) began in September 2002 as a collaboration with the two professors in charge of thecourse. The professors were responsible for the lectures, whereas the Library was to conduct sixtwo-hour laboratories as part of the course and to grade 50% of the credit. ING8901 wasmandatory for PhD students, yet Master’s students could also attend the course.The main objectives of the laboratories were: ● to define information needs; ● to build and optimize a search strategy; ● to find information sources relevant to one's research field; ● to respect copyright and to avoid plagiarism; and ● to manage references using bibliographic management software.To help the students produce their literature review, the
Engineering Department at Rose-Hulman Institute Technol- ogy. Prior to this appointment, he worked as the Bridge Design Engineer at South Carolina Department of Transportation. He received a B.Sc. from the University of Science & Technology in Ghana in 1997 and a M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina. His research activities include repair and strengthening of buildings and bridges using Advanced Composite Materials, laboratory and field testing of structures and the fatigue behavior of concrete bridges. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Paper ID #31000Prof. James H
2006-2186: SEPARATING AERO AND SPACE: ESTABLISHING A DUAL TRACKFOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING STUDENTSThomas Hannigan, Mississippi State University Thomas Hannigan is an Instructor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. He received his BS and MS degrees from Mississippi State University. His interests include introductory engineering mechanics, airplane flight mechanics, and he coordinates laboratory activities for the department. He holds FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructor Certification for single, multi engine and instrument airplanes.Carrie Olsen, Mississippi State University Carrie Olsen is an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering. She received her BS and MS degrees from
March 6, 1945 and completed his secondary education in Snyder, Texas. He was granted the B.A. (magna cum laude) and M.E.E. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Rice University, Houston, Texas, in 1967 and 1968, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in Applied Physics from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1974. He was employed as an Aerosystems Engineer in the antenna design group of General Dynamics, Ft. Worth, Texas, from 1968 to 1969. From 1970 to 1974 he was a Teaching Fellow and Research Assistant in applied mathematics and applied physics at Harvard University. He was also a Research Assistant at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratories, Los Alamos, New Mexico, for the summers of 1970 and 1971. In 1974
scientists almost completely failed to consider these powerful culturalnormativities? By extension, what might the methods of Science and Technology (orEngineering) Studies bring to such study? Do receptive audiences for such an inquiry exist?Using the case of a visually impaired undergraduate at a large state university who explicitlyaddressed the discriminatory epistemological suppositions of her lab course instructors, thispaper will describe presumptions made about the student’s abilities; about the nature of learningin STEM fields; and about precision and accuracy in scientific data as functions of some bodiesand not others. Preparatory to a larger study of students with disabilities in laboratory settings,this paper asks, as well, if risks
optimization. He worked as a production control engineer in Taiwan, and has taught laboratory classes in manufacturing engineering and freshmen engi- neering in the U.S. He earned his Bachelor and Master degrees in Industrial Engineering from National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan) and Purdue University (U.S.A). His ultimate career goal is to help cul- tivate world-class engineering graduates that can compete globally, as well as collaborate with the best engineers across different cultures.Ms. Juila D Thompson, Purdue University, West LafayetteYi Shen, Purdue University Yi Shen is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She holds a Ph.D. degree in Information Studies from the University of
through activities that provide for cognitive, social, and emotionalsupport. Cognitive support is common in undergraduate programs (laboratory research, tutorials,etc). However, social and emotional support components are typically not as well-developed andare often missing in programs targeting underserved students.For students to become full members of the community of scientists and engineers, they mustalso learn to communicate as scientists. One essential skill is learning how to become a criticalreader of peer-reviewed journals. A critical reader not only understands the material, but alsoanalyses how the author presents the material42. A critical reader will detect the purpose of theauthor, recognize bias, and be aware of tone/persuasive
undergraduate and Graduate Research Assistant during the first two years of his graduate education. Before taking his current staff position at Georgia Tech, Thames spent 18 months working for VeriSign’s Communication Services Division. Thames also serves as a research collaborator and lead infrastructure/systems architect for Dr. Dirk Schaefer’s initiative on remotely controlled physical laboratory experiments and collaborative design education.Mr. Robert Donald Wellman Jr., Georgia Institute of Technology Robert Wellman is the Manager of the Information Technology Department at Georgia Tech’s Savannah campus. Wellman earned his bachelor’s of science in computer engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Upon
experiment, and ethical considerations.Traditional biomaterials courses often lack hands-on experiences that bridgetheoretical knowledge with practical application, limiting students' ability to graspthe real-world implications of their studies. To address this gap, we implemented amultifaceted pedagogical strategy that integrates active learning principles,laboratory experimentation, and ethical discourse.The active learning modules were centered around case studies of biomedicaldevices and a cytotoxicity testing experiment. The case studies approach was tohave the students address a given set of questions about material selection, devicedesign and testing of a medical device with recommendations for improvement.Active learning activities were
constraints.Innovative student designs. The projects have attracted wide-ranging interest from children withdisabilities and their families, the university community, and Medical Center researchers andclinical service providers. Some of these full-scale designs see regular, active service in theDept. of Kinesiology Mobility Center, a rehabilitation exercise laboratory. This very active labis popular with both students and clients with disabilities and is closely allied with the HEREprogram. It is an educational facility offering regular exercise training to disabled individualsboth on campus and from the surrounding community, while providing exercise science studentswith hands-on training in exercises for the elderly and disabled population. Indeed, in the
was essentially dictated by Bill Boeing. Boeing looked at what other aeronauticsprograms were offering, and considered what his own needs were.6 The curriculum that wasdeveloped consisted of four courses. The first was an introductory class entitled “Aviation” thattaught the basics of aircraft and aerodynamics. The second course, called “Airplane Design,”stressed the application of aerodynamics, stability, and structures in the design of an airplane.The theory and design of propellers was covered in “Airial (sic) Propulsion.” The final course,“Aerodynamic Laboratory,” slated to start in spring quarter was a class that would let studentstake advantage of the new wind tunnel. The University ensured that they got their money’sworth out of McKone
review of the possible benefitsderived from the literature. Student responses to the research experiences were largely positive;91% of students indicated that they experienced gains from completing the research experience 4.They also identified a number of benefits to students, including personal and professional gains,gains in communications skills, gains in various research skills (e.g., laboratory/field skills, workorganization skills, etc.), clarification or confirmation of educational and career plans and goals,and improved career or graduate school preparation 4. These identified benefits aligned largely Page 26.1243.3with those
Paper ID #7506The Influence of Feedback on Teamwork and Professional Skills in an Au-thentic Process Development ProjectMs. Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University Debra Gilbuena is a PhD Candidate in the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engi- neering at Oregon State University. She currently has research focused on student learning in virtual laboratories. Debra has an MBA, an MS, and 4 years of industrial experience including a position in sensor development, an area in which she holds a patent. Her dissertation is focused on the characteriza- tion and analysis of feedback in engineering education
ofthe Program. Along with the 45 hours of engineering course work, students must complete 9hours of upper division physics courses includes 6 hours of advanced electricity and magnetism.To prepare students for the capstone sequence their senior year they complete the engineeringand sciences courses in Table 1. The Program from the outset has been developed with noincrease in operating budget. While funds were provided for faculty lines associated with theProgram, no new operating funds have been identified. Laboratory equipment has been providedin conjunction with the construction of new space dedicated to the Program. The Program hasbeen designed to use only open-source software for instruction. This provides a cost savings forthe University
University to redefinethe way engineering mathematics is taught, with the goal of increasing student retention,motivation and success in engineering.First implemented in 2004, the Wright State Model involves the introduction of a first-yearengineering mathematics course, EGR 101 Introductory Mathematics for EngineeringApplications (now running under semester course number EGR 1010) [1]. Taught byengineering faculty, the EGR 101 course includes lecture, laboratory and recitationcomponents. Using an application-based, hands-on approach, the EGR 101 course addressesonly the salient math topics actually used in the core first and second-year engineering courses.These include the traditional physics, engineering mechanics, electric circuits and
Paper ID #36215Measuring Entropy in Sleep EEG to Examine Complexity and Level ofBiological Activity in Different Sleep StagesEdgar Canario, New Jersey Institute of Technology I am an undergraduate researcher working in a medical imaging laboratory at the New Jersey Institute of Technology American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Measuring Entropy in Sleep EEG to Examine Complexity and Level of Biological Activity in Different Sleep Stages By: Edgar Canario, Donna Chen, Bharat
energybalance equations, pumps and turbines, Navier-Stokes equations, pipe network flows, andopen channel flow. The course includes a laboratory component comprising four physical andtwo computational labs. The format of the course is a flipped classroom with laboratory andrecitations sections taking place every week. However, during the pandemic the majority ofthe activities were on-line with in person interactions occurring whenever possible.The enrollment for Fall 2020 when this course was implemented as an I-course for the firsttime was 72. A series of common interventions for all courses were implemented accordingto the I-standards. The syllabus was modified to declare the course as an I-course andincorporate a personalized inclusivity statement
Inclusion of PCB Fabrication and Testing within Lab experiments Sheikh, S.I.M., Hassibo, A., McCusker J.R. Wentworth Institute of Technology , Boston, MA-02115Extended Abstract:It is essential for practicing engineers to know the printed circuit techniques to design and analyzethe PCB boards within electronic devices. Circuit tracing and troubleshooting experience are alsoessential for engineers to maintain electronic circuits. To facilitate this training, this paper proposesto include PCB fabrication and testing as the final part of the laboratory experiment associatedwith junior/senior-level electrical and computer engineering courses. In this paper, the PCB designprocess is included
field more attractive for youth just as theyenter the years where science and math get increasingly more complex. PBL Laboratories for Youth and Critical ThinkingSupplementing traditional class-based methods of acquiring the first principles of engineeringbroadens the discipline and attracts new problem solvers. For instance, students compete forcoveted spots at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to learn from the profession’sbest engineering, math, and computer science professors. Popular introductory computer scienceclasses have had students seated outside watching on screens as the classrooms are crowded. Theavailability to access has been a mission of the EDX community, which many parents have usedfor
technological advancesin the construction industry. Korman and Simonian [3] created a curriculum to teachimplementation of construction coordination processes using BIM software. They used MEPcoordination laboratory exercise in order to enhance student learning. Palomera-Arias & Liu [4]developed a BIM based laboratory exercises for the MEP Systems course. They developed somesimple exercises on Autodesk Revit so students can create a Mechanical, Plumbing, and FireProtection models having the 2D plans in hand. Table 1: Percentage of Construction Related ABET-Accredited Programs Requiring MEP Course No. of ABET Percentage of