approach to teaching a 3-credit introductory C programmingcourse to freshman electrical engineering students that has been funded by an NSF DUE grant.The innovation stems from the use of electrical engineering applications and projects to motivatestudents to master language syntax and implement key programming concepts and best practices.Weekly three-hour laboratory sessions center around writing C code on a Raspberry Pi computerto interact with a variety of sensors, actuators, and electronic components and achieve laboratorygoals. The laboratory experience culminates with a multi-week group project designed tochallenge the students’ new knowledge and skills. The new course has been taught three timesfrom Spring 2014 through Fall 2015 with a total
Engineering and others have assertedthe need for exposing K-12 students to engineering to help them develop 21st century skills,improve science and mathematics achievement, develop technological literacy, and inspire andprepare students to pursue careers in engineering4–6. This has resulted in the rapid growth of K-12 engineering curricula like Project Lead The Way, the International Technology andEngineering Education Association’s Engineering byDesign, and extracurricular programs likeFIRST Robotics.Many of these engineering initiatives included significant programming components. Roboticscompetitions typically involve varying degrees of programming to control the robots and allowthem to operate autonomously, while many K-12 engineering curricula
Paper ID #14875Converting Traditional Engineering Physics Laboratories into Self-DesignedStudent ExplorationsDr. Amy Biegalski P.E., University of Tennessee, Knoxville Dr. Biegalski is a lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals Program at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from the CASE School of Engi- neering. She worked as a consulting structural engineer before joining UT. Her research interests include engineering fundamentals courses and project based learning; abiegals@utk.edu.Dr. Kevin Kit, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Kevin Kit is Director of the
sprinkled across departments, including MSE departments. While severalmaterials sciences departments offer coursework for students aligned with principles ofsustainability, few offer laboratory programs aligned with sustainability. A 2012 paper in theMRS Bulletin by Lesar, Chen and Apelian describe how sustainability was woven intocoursework at Iowa State, California Polytechnic, and Worcester Polytechnic 8. While all threeuniversities provided curriculum infusing concepts of sustainable development and the role ofmaterials in a sustainable environment, only California Polytechnic linked it with a project basedlearning opportunity for students in their freshman year 8. In many courses using a theme ofsustainability, emphasis is placed on learning
Mechanical Engineering. The NAE Grand Challenges are broad, important concepts forengineers to accomplish in this century for the betterment of humankind, and provide ourstudents with a large number of topics to consider for their project. We provide the students witha broad goal shown in Table 1 and allow them to brainstorm ideas to pursue. Our students breakinto groups to make initial prototypes (column 3 of table 1) of a product they would like topursue for the summer. The students then assess the various prototypes as a group advocatingfor both their design and another groups’ design. This competitive process ends with the classvoting as a whole on which project will go forward. We then assign a project lead from amongthe students to carry the
existing engineering programs, we identified five key points ofdistinction for the program:Entrepreneurial Graduates. Despite consistent demand from industry for graduates withbetter business skills, there is no Australian Engineering School that makes this their key focus.CSU Engineering is housed within the Faculty of Business, and one of the research strengthsof the Faculty is entrepreneurship. This allows these skills to be made part of the core businessof the degree, rather than an add-on elective, or projects serviced by a central university unit.4 x 1 year work placements. A key driver of our program was to help solve a workforce needin regional Australia. Many engineering organisations are already employing cadet engineerson an ad hoc
future. As efforts toimprove energy literacy have advanced, so has the need to assess the outcomes of those efforts.This paper describes advancements in a recently developed approach of examining energyliteracy in student projects through application of a rubric, and the results of a case study usingthe methodology on the Imagine Tomorrow high school energy competition. Changes made tothe approach include a more detailed rater calibration session and a significant increase in thenumber of raters over a previous cases study which used the same rubric. Similar to the previousstudy, results show that raters exhibit moderate to substantial agreement when interraterreliability is measured by Kendall’s coefficient of concordance. As a component of
nanotechnology. When the authors learned thatthese courses were offered at the same time in the academic year, they were inspired tostrengthen the learning experience, by creating an interdisciplinary learning experience forstudents in both courses where the students interacted with one another. In the first two years ofthe project during years 2009 and 2010, the authors built interdisciplinary activities into eachcourse. The assignments were asynchronous online discussions based on common short readings.Students were required to both respond to threads and create their own threads. One iteration ofthe assignment involved forming small discussion groups that included students from bothcourses. Student feedback from all iterations of the assignment
she worked closely with engineering faculty engaged in research projects. Throughout her career in academia, Ruth has worked primarily with first-year students, initially as an instructor of English composition and later as a first-year seminar professor. Her work in the classroom continues to inform her research, which is focused on first-year students, students in transition, and, most recently, first-year STEM students. Her research interests also include the use of technology in the composition classroom, first-generation students, and students in transitions beyond the first year of college.Dr. Nirmal Trivedi, Kennesaw State University Dr. Nirmal Trivedi is the Director of First-Year Seminars and Assistant
incorporate a material selection design textbook with an associated professional-level software program. Materials selection concepts and methods were interspersed throughoutthe course and integrated into three student-group design projects involving springs, bearings,rotating shafts, and gear elements. This approach resulted in a practical and effective method ofintroducing materials selection into the design process and provided needed skills for the follow-on, senior-level capstone design course. At the end of the class, an easy-to-follow, student-written material selection reference guide (with examples) was produced to provide guidance forfuture classes and students needing a quick overview of the materials selection process and useof the
Paper ID #15009Using an e-Learning Environment to Create a Baseline of Understanding ofDigital Logic KnowledgeDr. Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University Carolyn Plumb is the Director of Educational Innovation and Strategic Projects in the College of En- gineering at Montana State University (MSU). Plumb has been involved in engineering education and program evaluation for over 25 years. At MSU, she works on various curriculum and instruction projects including instructional development for faculty and graduate students. She also serves as the college’s assessment and evaluation expert.Dr. Brock J. LaMeres, Montana State
engineering curriculum, the devices are used in the experimentsand projects of many courses, such as digital systems, microcontroller, embedded systems,computer organization, etc. There are wide varieties of input devices. It is difficult to maintain acomplete inventory for the lab. In addition, because these input devices are customized for asmall and specialized market, they are relatively expensive. For example, a GPS module or atouch sensor module costs more than many processor boards. An Android device (a phone or a tablet) is a miniature computer with a touch screen and anarray of sensors. There is an opportunity to use its sensors as the I/O peripherals. A low-endentry-level device is just “commodity” and cheaper than special I/O modules
less aware of the personal and societalvalue of their engineering activities. Simply requiring one or two courses on sustainability ormodules within courses may not change student perception of sustainability. However, problemoriented and project-based engineering coursework applied horizontally throughout thecurriculum is an approach that can facilitate deeper understanding of sustainable developmentand design concepts.16- 19 A national level review of the sixty ABET accredited environmental engineeringprograms showed that few programs exhibit significant curriculum transformation or redesignassociated with sustainability concepts.20 A significant number of programs either do not includeany sustainability methodology in their programs
Paper ID #16715Recruiting via Creation of STEM Solutions to Societal ProblemsProf. Alka R Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette Alka Harriger joined the faculty of the Computer and Information Technology Department (CIT) in 1982 and is currently a Professor of CIT. For the majority of that time, she has been actively involved in teaching software development courses. From 2008-2014, she led the NSF-ITEST funded SPIRIT (Surprising Possibilities Imagined and Realized through Information Technology) project. Since October 2013, she has been co-leading with Prof. Brad Harriger the NSF-ITEST funded TECHFIT (Teaching
diversity, quality, and rigorthe characteristics necessary to serve a 21st-century nation and world. Capstone projects arewidely acknowledged as important components in engineering, engineering technology, design,and business undergraduate education.2,6,15Much has been written on the topic, particularly on capstone courses in engineering.6, 17 Someresearchers have focused on capstone programming and structure.13, 17, 18 Others haveemphasized multidisciplinary collaborations.10, 19, 20 A smaller amount of research has addressedthe assessment of student knowledge patterns in multidisciplinary environments.4, 21, 22 However,little research has examined the role of faculty and their beliefs on the success factors, as well as,time commitments for
Paper ID #15247Fixture Design to Supplement Machining and Fuel Cell EducationProf. Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale YEONG S. RYU graduated from Columbia University with a Ph.D. and Master of Philosophy in Mechan- ical Engineering in 1994. He has served as an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College (SUNY) since 2006. In addition, he has conducted various research projects at Xerox Corporation (1994-1995), Hyundai Motor Corporation (1995-1997), and New Jersey Institute of Technology (2001-2003). He has been teaching and conducting research in a broad range of
Molecular Biophysics at the University of Vermont under David Warshaw. His research interests include novel assessments of educational efficacy, the molecular basis of cell movement, and the mitigation of infectious diseases.Miss Anna S. Blazier, University of VirginiaAlyssa B. Becker, University of Virginia c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Work in Progress: The Effect of Immersive Design-Build Experiences on Knowledge of the Engineering Design ProcessKnowledge of the engineering design process is integral to all engineering fields. Explicitdidactic approaches exist for instilling students with this knowledge (see an excellent review byDym, et al. 1), and project-based
courses. In addition to generating and grading textbook-style homework problems, itprovides interactive simulations of laboratory experiments, and it administers surveys, pre- andpost-tests, and quizzes for training on laboratory equipment. The system randomizes the numbersand units in homework problems and allows multiple attempts, which discourages cheating,removes the burden of manual grading for instructors, and provides students with instantaneousfeedback. Students complete assignments using simulated laboratory experiments, which modelcorresponding hands-on projects that they will later work on in class. This is done to familiarizestudents with the project and core chemical engineering theory ahead of time, saving labresources and time and
Paper ID #14574Implementation of Infrastructure Education Courses Across Multiple Insti-tutionsDr. Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC Dr. Carol Haden is a Principal Evaluator at Magnolia Consulting, LLC. She has served as evaluator for STEM education projects sponsored by the National Science Foundation, NASA, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the Arizona Department of Education, among others. Areas of expertise include evaluations of engineering education curricula and programs, informal education and outreach programs, STEM teacher development, and climate change education programs.Dr. Philip J
bothbeing more confident in their ability to be successful as a researcher and appreciating theopportunity to learn more about the practice of engineering research in an academic setting. Forthe teachers involved in the program we describe how participation influenced their leadership,perceptions of adoption educational innovations, and willingness to provide more opportunitiesto engage their students in authentic STEM research.The participants also provided several recommendations for improvement to the summerresearch program. For the students, these included more materials in advance and a morestreamlined onboarding process to allow them to get up to speed on their projects more quickly,consistent access to their supervisors, and work that is
for technicians to have experiences in programming usingSupervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software. Therefore we have chosenSCADAMobile software by Sweetwilliam as the control software for this project. Once thestudent has a working knowledge of PLCs and programming PLCs with ladder logic, they willbe introduced in the steps that must be taken to set up this wireless connection between a tabletor smartphone.Manufacturing Automation and ControlsThe author teaches a two year Associate of Applied Science course in automation and controlsfor the Electronics Technology students at the local community college. The course covers (1)advanced programming of PLCs, (2) sensor technology and application, (3) industrialapplications and
engineering course combining liberal education topics andintroductory engineering topics. This course also includes a substantial design project whichincorporates a cultural engagement component through collaboration with international partners.The first offering of this new course revealed that, while some reservations persist, students foundvalue in exploring what it means to be an engineer in a broader global context.IntroductionA traditional engineering curriculum will likely fail to provide students with the critical skills ofcultural engagement necessary to live and work in a globally connected world and profession. Itis not surprising that much of the traditional engineering curriculum has been focused onproviding solutions to the problems of
Service, where she wrote reports and advised members of Congress on science and technology policy issues. From 1989-2007, she was at the National Academies – the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine – where she was associate director of the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy; director of the National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Program; and director of the Office of Special Projects. While at the National Academies, she was study director of the landmark National Academies report entitled Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future which proposed the
. She obtained her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2005. Her Ph.D. work at Stan- ford University focused on optoelectronics, and she continues that work in her position at the Colorado School of Mines, primarily with the involvement of undergraduate researchers. In her role as an Associate Teaching Professor, she is primarily tasked with the education of undergraduate engineers. In her courses, she employs active learning techniques and project-based learning. Her previous education research, also at Stanford, focused on the role of cultural capital in science education. Her current interests include en- gineering students’ development of social responsibility and the
certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR & SHRM-SCP), in Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR), and, in civil and domestic mediation. He is a State of Indiana Registered domestic mediator.Dr. Kari L. Clase, Purdue University, West Lafayette Kari Clase is an Associate Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation in the Polytechnic Institute and the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering in the College of Agriculture at Purdue University. Dr. Clase is also the Director of the Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science (BIRS) Center. The mission of the BIRS Center is to develop global programs to ensure sustainable access
Committee of ENAEE since 2012Prof. Yury P Pokholkov, Tomsk polytechnic university, Association for Engineering Education of RussiaMrs. Kseniya K Tolkacheva, Association for Engineering Education of Russia, Tomsk Polytechnic University Member of the Association for Engineering Education of Russia responsible for AEER international co- operation activities. PhD in Pedagogical Sciences, graduate degree in ”Mathematical Methods in Eco- nomics”. Also holds a Management degree. Her research focus is in Quality Assurance, active learning and international academic mobility. Has experience in coordinating several TEMPUS projects as well as organizing joint international partnerships in educational and research areas, including national
at GD, Senior Engineering Manager at LM, and Advisory Engineer/Scientist at IBM. Dr. Squires is a contributing author and editor to the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge (sebokwiki.org) and the Graduate Reference Curriculum for Systems Engineering (bkcase.org/grcse). She is certified by PMI as a Project Management Professional, and by INCOSE as a Certified Systems Engineering Practitioner, including in Acquisition. Dr. Squires is a lifetime member of the Beta Gamma Sigma, Tau Beta Pi, and Eta Kappa Nu Honor Societies. She is a Senior Member of the IEEE, a member of and Director on the Systems Engineering Division board of ASEE, and a member of the ASEM, NDIA, INCOSE, and PMI. Degrees earned include a BSEE from
Research.Dr. Vikram Kapila, New York University Vikram Kapila is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering (NYU Tandon), where he directs a Mechatronics and Control Laboratory, a Research Experience for Teachers Site in Mechatronics and Entrepreneurship, a GK-12 Fellows project, and a DR K-12 research project, all funded by NSF. He has held visiting positions with the Air Force Research Laboratories in Dayton, OH. His research interests include K-12 STEM education, mechatronics, robotics, and control system technology. Under Research Experience for Teachers Site and GK-12 Fellows programs, funded by NSF, and the Central Brooklyn STEM Initiative (CBSI), funded by six philanthropic foundations
, students often lack the background and are not provided with the necessaryguidance for using expert prototyping techniques to maximize project outcomes6,7. Today’sengineering design curricula commonly view prototyping as a phase, a singular activity thatoccurs only once after performing engineering analysis8. This limited use may contribute tostudents' underutilization of prototypes. As a result, students may be missing out on the greaterpotential of prototypes that professional designers benefit from9,10. This untapped potentialcannot only have a negative impact on the creation of new products and services; it can also limithow universities prepare students for professional careers and competitiveness in today’seconomy.An increased focus on
Experience (SURE) Peer-2-Peer Mentoring (P-2-P) BS Retaining Inspirational Students in Engineering and Technology (RISE) HS Summer Engineering Institute3 (SEI) Recruitment/Retention Summer Engineering Institute 3-week residential program for rising 11th/12th grade URMs from across the nation • Provides a real world engineering experience that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow • Hosts 48 students, 13 resident assistances and 3 project facilitators • Over 92% of participants major in STEM Retaining Institutional Scholars in Technology and Engineering Financial support of URM and nontraditional STEM students who