variations in the engineering discipline composition of teams is a reality of theclass, we needed to ensure that variations to the project requirements could be made relativelyeasily. Design requirements were formulated with this in mind and Table 2 shows how differingmake ups of team disciplines could work in each team. Table 2. Discipline Specific Design Requirements Based on Team Composition Missing Deiscipline in a Group Responsibility with Design and Project Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Students may purchase any 1/24 RC Rock Engineering Techology Crawler Kit (but cannot use the electronics). The Makerspace has a limited
strong learning community within each class and the use of high-impact practices to engage and challenge his students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Developing an Effective and Engaging Concept-Driven Approach to Teaching Structural DesignAbstractStructural engineering students are expected to have a very well developed understanding ofstructural design upon graduating. However, many students achieve only a low level ofunderstanding with design abilities amounting to “plug-and-chug”. This might be the product ofthe combination of two factors. First, commonly instructors only use traditional teacher-centereddirect instructional practices (e.g. only lecturing and
Paper ID #21735Effects of Service-Learning Projects on Capstone Student MotivationDr. Jason Forsyth, York College of Pennsylvania Jason Forsyth is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at York College of Penn- sylvania. He received his PhD from Virginia Tech in May 2015. His major research interests are in wearable and pervasive computing. His work focuses on developing novel prototype tools and techniques for interdisciplinary teams.Dr. Mark M. Budnik, Valparaiso University Mark M. Budnik is Paul H. Brandt Professor of Engineering at Valparaiso University. Prior to joining the faculty at
cohort of secondary level math and science teachers,the research team concluded that more hands-on manipulatives would be required to support ahigher level of engagement necessary to bring IoT-based building automation and energymanagement into their classrooms. Specifically, the team agreed that having a buildingautomation and IoT house that could be used by the teachers would significantly improve andaccelerate the engineering concepts and processes. With this goal in mind, the team looked atseveral implementation paths to create such structures. The ESET, MMET and MXET programsused their Capstone Design Project students to design, implement and document prototypes ofthese structures. These included three different levels of capability and
technology practitioners along with others interested in thestate of engineering technology published a report entitled “Engineering Technology Educationin the United States.” This report garnered a list of recommendations and things that needed tobe investigated to further our understanding of this student population; specifically focusing onthe students and how they relate to other students studying both similar and different material.A team of like-minded engineering technology education researchers have been workingtogether to ascertain the answers to the findings. They prepared two surveys, obtainedinstitutional approval, and distributed it throughout the United States. One survey was designedto query undergraduate students and the other
, McDougall Weise T V., Hrabowski FA. Meyerhoff scholars program: A strengths-based, institution-wide approach to increasing diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Mt Sinai J Med 2012;79:610–23.[4] Lee DM, Harmon K. The Meyerhoff Scholars Program: Changing Minds, Transforming a Campus. Metrop Univ 2013;24:55–70.[5] Maton KI, Hrabowski Iii FA, Schmitt CL. African American College Students Excelling in the Sciences: College and Postcollege Outcomes in the Meyerhoff Scholars Program. J Res Sci Teach J Res Sci Teach Caucasians 2000;37:629–54.[6] Smith JS. Needed: A Ten-Fold Increase in Minority Engineering Graduates. Eng. E. Conf. Gen. Electr., Crotonville, New York: 1972.[7] Russell S
Paper ID #15595An Active Learning Approach to Core Project Management CompetenciesDr. Mark Angolia, East Carolina University Mark Angolia, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for the Industrial Distribution and Logistics degree program in the College of Engineering and Technology at East Carolina University (ECU). Prior to entering academia in 2005, he held industrial positions in engineering, manufacturing, quality, materials, and operations management for manufacturing companies within the automotive sup- ply chain. Dr. Angolia’s teaching focuses on Enterprise Resource Planning with SAP software
Paper ID #14879Cross-disciplinary Teamwork During an Undergraduate Student Project: Re-sults to DateRachel K. Anderson, Clemson University Rachel Anderson is a doctoral candidate in Engineering and Science Education and the research assistant for Clemson University’s Creative Inquiry program. Her research interests include cross-disciplinary undergraduate teams. Rachel received a Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University and a B.S. in Physics from Baldwin-Wallace University.Dr. Julie P Martin, Clemson University Julie P. Martin is an assistant professor of Engineering and Science Education at
Paper ID #15316Examining Student Outcomes from a Research Experiences for Undergrad-uates (REU) Program: Year Two ResultsD. Jake Follmer, The Pennsylvania State University - University Park D. Jake Follmer is a doctoral candidate in educational psychology at The Pennsylvania State University. His interests are in issues related to learning, assessment, and program evaluation.Dr. Sarah E. Zappe, The Pennsylvania State University - University Park Dr. Sarah Zappe is Research Associate and Director of Assessment and Instructional Support in the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education at Penn State. She holds a
Paper ID #16965Shared Capstone Project Mentoring for Improved LearningDr. Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Kevin Sutterer is Professor and Department Head of Civil Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech- nology in Terre Haute, Indiana. He received BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering at University of Missouri-Rolla, a second MS in Civil Engineering at Purdue University, and a Ph.D. from Georgia In- stitute of Technology. Although his specialization is geotechnical engineering, he has consulted in envi- ronmental and structural engineering as well and currently teaches courses in geotechnical
Bachelor’s of Art in Physics concentrated in Astronomy, San Francisco State University Graduate stu- dent in Mechanical Engineering, University of North Florida Lab Assistant for Department of Physics, University of North Florida Lab Assistant for Mechanical Engineering, University of North Florida Page 26.833.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Hands-on Experiments in Dynamic Systems and Control With High Student ThroughputAbstractIncreased student enrollment with limited instructional resources poses significant challengeswhen attempting to meet
with the sheer amount of information, assumptions and details that “real-world” engineers do day in and day out. It is hard to appreciate the thought that goes into such a large-scale project until one is handed to you. What is even more mind-boggling is that our analysis was purely from an engineering standpoint; economic, geographic and many other considerations were not taken into account.These types of broad lessons about using concepts from dynamics in engineering practice are noteasily grasped via normal textbook problem solving, but become apparent via this project-basedapproach. Page 26.104.9Page 26.104.10Page
. Stephanie argued that it wasn’t safe for her work to be tested on humans and that deliberately erasing someone’s mind is wrong. Mr. Richardson responded with the fact human testing is necessary in any field. He then argued how joining the company would cure mental illness. (Decker, Hooper, Gorenberg)Some groups had engineering characters struggle with the social impacts of ethical decisionsoften driven by a desire for technological advancement. The following was written by a group ofinternational students from France, Germany, and Brazil, and has some basic grammar issues. Because of the iClone’s cost of production and maintenance, only the richest and middle class will be able to afford it. After its release one
Paper ID #11245Using Isomorphic Questions, the Statics Concept Inventory, and Surveys toInvestigate the Benefits of and Student Satisfaction in a Hybrid Learning En-vironment (Civil Engineering Division)Mr. Eric Kjolsing P.E., University of California, San Diego Eric completed his B.S. degree in 2007 and his M.S. degree in 2008 in Structural Engineering from UC San Diego. In 2011, Eric earned his M.B.A. from San Diego State University with a coursework emphasis in finance and a thesis outlining a competitive framework for firms in the transportation industry pursuing Design-Build projects. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D
Address the Entrepreneurial Mindset.” Proceedings of the 120th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA. 3. Gerhart, A. L. and Fletcher, R. W. (2011) “Project-Based Learning and Design Experiences in Introduction to Engineering Courses: Assessing an Incremental Introduction of Engineering Skills.” Proceedings of the 118th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. 4. Gerhart, A. L., Carpenter, D. D., Fletcher, R. W., and Meyer, E. G. (2014) “Combining Discipline-specific Introduction to Engineering Courses into a Single Multidiscipline Course to Foster the Entrepreneurial Mindset with Entrepreneurially Minded Learning.” Proceedings of the 121st ASEE Annual Conference and
that safety is first and foremost on the minds ofindividuals trying to form an opinion about emerging technologies. Therefore, accurate, reliable,and trustworthy information are critical to this decision-making process. Meanwhile, researchersrely on other outlets and sources like the media in providing enlightenment of the underpinningsof research to society, expecting universal acceptance will follow15. What scientists andconsequently policymakers fail to understand is that not all research faces resistance from publicdue to safety reasons, although that would be the overriding factor when lives are on the line. Forresearch dealing with human life and dignity such as stem cells and genetic engineering, peopleProceedings of the ASEE Annual
mechanical engineering courses, thefaculty reinforced material and computations the students were also seeing in Physics andChemistry, such as projectile motion and stoichiometry. Through these freshman engineeringinitiatives, students were able to see themselves as a mechanical engineering student andunderstand the types of knowledge and abilities essential to succeed. The objectives of thispaper are to explain these readiness initiatives, to assess the first year program resultsquantitatively and qualitatively through retention data and surveys, and to discuss the futurepotential of the program.IntroductionThe basis for the program was created with the student development theory of Tinto’s Model ofStudent Retention in mind. Tinto’s model is formed
Paper ID #16377Natural Nanotechnology: Examples of Creating a Culture of Outreach withAccessible and Adaptable ModulesProf. Virginia A. Davis, Auburn University Dr.Virginia A. Davis’ research is primarily focused on using fluid phase processing to assemble cylindrical nanomaterials into larger functional materials. Targeted applications include optical coatings, 3D printed structures, light-weight composites, and antimicrobial surfaces. Her national awards include selection for the Fulbright Specialist Roster (2015), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum’s Young Investigator
Paper ID #19934Active Problem-based Learning on Nano-amended Cement Composites forNuclear Waste Storage for Civil and Environmental Engineering Undergrad-uate StudentsCaroline HaggardFabio Matta Dr. Fabio Matta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Carolina (USC), where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on civil engineering materials, structural mechanics, and infrastructure repair. His research focuses on hazard- resilient construction, novel cement composites, and corrosion characterization and monitoring. Funding sources include DOE, NIST
progresses. This places those studentsat a disadvantage relative to their peers, as they have difficulty understanding and masteringadvanced topics. The knowledge gap also often results in the repetition of topics and prolongedlab sessions, as well as more serious issues such as the mishandling of equipment.STEM instruction typically is based on verbal, deductive, reflective, and sequential learningmethods. However, studies show that students in science and engineering programs tend to dowell with visual, inductive, active, and global learning methods. With this information in mind,we developed custom pre-lab videos to address the knowledge gap. The pre-lab videosdemonstrate basic usage and implementation of laboratory equipment, software tools
Paper ID #28960Math Anxiety in Female and Underrepresented Minority Students aLiterature ReviewDr. Anne M Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Dr. Lucietto has focused her research in engineering technology education and the understanding of engineering technology students. She teaches in an active learning style which engages and develops practical skills in the students. Currently she is exploring the performance and attributes of engineering technology students and using that knowledge to engage them in their studies.Miss Meher Rusi Taleyarkhan, Purdue University at West Lafayette Meher R. Taleyarkhan is a graduate
Paper ID #30631Process Control Design and Practice – A New Approach to Teaching Controlto Chemical EngineersDr. Thomas Andrew Meadowcroft, Rowan University I am a Chemical Engineer, receiving my Bachelors degree from the University of Toronto and my Masters and PhD from M.I.T. I was a M.I.T. Chemical Engineering Practice School Station Director for 2 years following graduation, then went to work in industry. I worked for Union Camp, International Paper, General Electric, Omnova, and Dover Chemical as a Process Engineer, Process Design Engineer, and Process Control Engineer for 25 years. I began teaching as an adjunct at the
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in informing a critical design peda- gogy, and the ways in which the pedagogy and underlying studio environment inform the development of design thinking, particularly in relation to critique and professional identity formation. His work crosses multiple disciplines, including engineering education, instructional design and technology, design theory and education, and human-computer interaction.Luciana de Cresce El Debs, Purdue University, West Lafayette Luciana Debs, is a Technology doctoral student and Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Building Construction Management at Purdue Universitys College of Technology. She received her MS from the Technical Research Institute of Sao Paulo (IPT-SP), and
mental health experiences of other engineeringstudents like them and sought to design with them in mind, they also had the opportunity toreflect on themselves and their own experiences. The following sections will address thebackground and motivation for this work, describe our intervention in detail, and provide somepreliminary quantitative and qualitative results from four sections of the fidget toy project.BackgroundEngineering is perceived to be one of the most challenging undergraduate programs a student canundertake [13], [14], often having a heavier course load and an unforgiving culture ofcompetition [15], [16]. In fact, many engineering students expect that poor mental health as aresult of these elements is inevitable, often refusing to
Paper ID #33799Integrating Global Sustainability Challenges in an OrganizationalManagement CourseIng. Javiera Constanza Jofr´e, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile Javiera Jofr´e is Director of the Industrial Engineering Program and the Engineering in Logistics and Transportation Program at the Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile. Also, she is an Assistant Professor and a Researcher at the School of Engineering at the Universidad Andres Bello. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Civil Engineering from the Universidad de Chile and a Master’s degree in Marketing from the Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain. For
you get a job.” Dan finds success is developed by continually applying yourself.- “Success is not something that is learned. Certainly developed if you’re continually applying yourself… Kind of approaching your engineering studies with that attitude [of continually applying yourself] and then being goal-driven… You shouldn’t have dreams. You should have goals. It's just very much the sort of logic that I think the engineering world or the engineering profession would appreciate is always having these goals in mind.” –Dan Dan conveys how the engineering degree serves the purpose of demonstrating you're competent. For Dan engineering is the way he can make money and support his family. Further, Dan voices
Paper ID #33119Co-creating a Teaching Module on the Impacts of COVID-19 on VariousTransportation Systems and StakeholdersDr. Claudia Mara Dias Wilson, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Dr. Claudia Mara Dias Wilson is an Associate Professor in civil engineering at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech). She earned her Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the Florida State University. Although she specialized in earthquake mitigation and the development of control algorithms for semi-active dampers to reduce seismic vibrations on buildings, her research in- terests are broad
administrators andfaculty engage with their students and each other (Bonner et al., 2004). With this guidingframework in mind, the purpose of this qualitative research study was to use Bolman and Deal’s(1991) Four Frames model to further the understanding of how first- and second-year chemicalengineering students understand their role in a large, public research-intensive university in theMid-Atlantic United States. This study made use of the analysis of interview transcripts from tenchemical engineering students in each of their first two years of undergraduate study to addressthe following research questions: 1. How do first- and second-year chemical engineering students understand their role in their university as an organization? 2. In what
seea reason for improving their engagement with the engineering profession. The professionaldevelopment plan was developed keeping in mind the requirements in New Zealand forprofessional registration include requirements for professional development.The assignment had two goals for students: Understand the components of good professional development and be able to investigate them Develop skills in reflection and professional development planning.Students were required to submit a formal written report describing their career plans and theirassessment of professional development needs. They were also required to submit a set ofreflection notes. These would be on professional development options they had exploredincluding