engineering design using a hands-on approach which is also engaging and fun. He is an Institute for Teaching Excellence Fellow and the recipient of NJIT’s 2018 Saul K. Fenster Innovation in Engineering Education Award. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Work in Progress: Assisting Academically Underprepared Engineering Students in MathematicsBackgroundFoundational understanding of mathematics topics is a common prerequisite for severalengineering courses. Due to this, mathematics courses form an integral part of the first-yearengineering curriculum. Majority of engineering schools use a placement test to determine whichmath course
collected must be fully informed of theprocesses and ramifications around this, and they should need to have their explicit consentdelivered before they are monitored, or their data is collected. Furthermore, once data iscollected, there must be processes in place to protect it, such as anonymity and digital datasecurity protocols. These are issues which should be addressed in the development of digital twinsystems involving human subjects.Student Involvement The curriculum of the construction management program at [university] is integrated. Theprogram defines this integrated curriculum as a method of combining all of the core academicsubjects into a single course under an overarching theme, such as residential construction,commercial
analyses of in-depthphenomenologically based interviews with women students who identified as makers at twodifferent universities, we developed a learning typology that describes how and what womenstudents are learning from their makerspace involvement [References removed for double blindreview]. Using the same interview-based methodology and a data set that includes interviewswith men, this study investigates how student learning compares at two Universities, Big City Uand Comprehensive U. Big City U is a large, tech-focused public University in the south with an“opt-in” makerspace. Comprehensive U is a public, mid-Atlantic University with a smallengineering program with a curriculum heavily integrated with making and the makerspaces.This study
engineering training with an emphasis on engineeringdesign, systems thinking, and sustainability. Our goal is to train this engineering versatilist. Webelieve that exposure to engineering design can help students develop their problem solvingskills, teach them to better synthesize information, and exercise skills required to integrate andanalyze knowledge. Consequently, courses in engineering design represent the spine (boldedcourses with a white background in Figure 1) of our integrated engineering curriculum.2Students are first exposed to engineering design during their freshman year with reverseengineering modules in our Introduction to Engineering course. Then, sophomore through senioryear, students enroll sequentially in our six-course design
face validity check will also be discussed. This paper closes with insightson how these measures will be used to evaluate the impact of the intervention. The findings ofthis study will not only advance our understanding of pedagogical strategies for fostering thedevelopment of this 21st century skill, but also give us meaningful ways to measure theeffectiveness of our efforts.OverviewThe design process is an integral part of undergraduate engineering education. This is due to theincreased demand for an engineering workforce that has strong analytical skills that can solvedata-driven problems. The National Academy of Engineering has outlined fourteen grandchallenges in engineering that require interdisciplinary expertise and complex solutions
throughout the curriculum (a design project in fluids, one in heat transfer, one inreactor design, etc.). The 2-or-3-course series has an average of 6.1 credit hours compared to the4.7 credit hours for a single capstone design course. The capstone design experience is 4.8 hourson average if there are design courses throughout the curriculum but 5.7 hours if there are onlydesign projects sprinkled through the curriculum. The survey question did not distinguishbetween semester and quarter credit hours, but 93% of the responding institutions are on thesemester system.Either the capstone design series or single course may be offered once per year or multiple terms.At 78% of the institutions, the capstone design course or courses are offered only once
. Daniel J. Robertson, University of Idaho, MoscowDr. Sean Michael Quallen, University of Idaho, Moscow Dr. Sean M. Quallen is an instructor in the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of Idaho– Moscow. He teaches dynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. His interests include improving the representation of young women in engineering fields and the integration of personal/mobile technology into the classic lecture period. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Development and Implementation of a Longitudinal Design AssessmentAbstractAn assessment tool has been developed to measure and track student design skills longitudinallythrough the curriculum. The rubric
as one of the student outcomes [3]. This criterioninformed institutions to incorporate ethics in curriculums. While some institutions preferstandalone ethics classes, some of them integrate engineering ethics in curriculums byintegrating ethics within technical and nontechnical courses [4]. Relevant to the present work,engineering design courses have become one of the settings in which engineering ethics adapted.Engineering education is based on two components: material knowledge and process knowledge[5]. To learn how to design in engineering, students should develop both materials and processesto prepare themselves for experiences outside the classroom. Material knowledge is developedwith theoretical and analytical skills that are provided
swath of students. We do not develop an argument for the benefits of entrepreneurship education becausethat has been done so well by previous scholars. For more information about the benefits andvarious definitions of entrepreneurship education, we refer you to studies by Putro et al., (2022);Boldureanu et al. (2020); Gianiodis and Meek (2020); Ahmed et al. (2020); and Brune and Lutz(2020). The paper now turns to the main goals and curriculum practices of entrepreneurshipeducation at the high school level.entrepreneurship education in high school Many scholars have argued for the benefits of entrepreneurship education for highschools students, particularly when the entrepreneurship program is connected to STEMeducation as well as
guidelines for improving K-12 engineering education and outreachpresented by Douglas et al.6 It employs hands-on learning, takes an interdisciplinary approach,addresses current math and science curriculum standards, engages teachers in the development ofthe lessons and enriches their understanding of content, provides mentors and role models whorepresent the diversity sought in the professions, and makes use of partnerships between multiplestakeholders.The Sandcastle Project was jointly executed by three teacher candidates, two faculty from theSchool of Education and three students and two faculty from the CAED. Additionally, designand construction professionals in the community contributed time and financial resources to theproject, especially the
innovative culture, and York University focused onentrepreneurial mindset in the core curriculum for undergraduate engineering and computerscience students. The program culture aspect does not fit well in the current constructive alignmentmodel; however, it is an important element that can potentially influence the learning outcomesand program design as identified by the educators.4. DiscussionEntrepreneurship education is expanding in Canada, with over 245 programs identified from 65universities. On average, each university offers four different programs, demonstrating thediversity and complexity of entrepreneurship program offerings. While these offerings are notlimited to the college of engineering, they provide multiple pathways for students
their incoming graduate students. In this paper, focusing on the 5-week version,we outline the initial format and structure of the course, discuss the curriculum and studentengagement during the first-two implementations of the course, and highlight some of the earlylessons learned and plans for improvement from this effort. We begin with an introduction to theframework we are using to guide the development of the GSSME course.The Academic Plan ModelThis paper is structured around Lattuca and Stark’s (2015) model of an Academic Plan inSociocultural Context, which we used to guide our reflection on the initial implementation of theGSSME course and opportunities for improvement. The Academic Plan model was developed toprovide a framework through
, Page 25.234.3provided they satisfy all other admission requirements of the institution and program. After beingadmitted, the student will follow a specified “completion curriculum” for the baccalaureatedegree that is founded on the body of knowledge obtained in the associate’s degree. To beentitled to pursue the degree completion curriculum after being admitted, the student mustcomplete the prescribed courses with an overall GPA of at least 2.5, and with no grade lowerthan “C.” No further testing or evaluation will be required.The model Associate of Science in Engineering Science curriculum was developed to providestudents with the foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful pursuit ofa baccalaureate engineering
AC 2009-1176: A PORTABLE WORKCELL DESIGN FOR THE ROBOTICSINDUSTRYTaskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Taskin Padir is a visiting assistant professor in the robotics engineering program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Prior to WPI, he was an assistant professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Lake Superior State University where he taught undergraduate courses in robotics, machine vision and systems integration, circuit analysis, electronics, and introduction to engineering and advised capstone design projects within the robotics and automation option. He received his PhD and M.S. degrees from Purdue University, both in electrical engineering. He received his
that provide a significant design experience. While most engineering programs around theworld introduce design at distinct points in a curriculum, such as freshman and capstone design courses,we present the concept of a “4-D” design pedagogy, where design is integrated across courses, semesters,years, and extra-curricular activities. This pedagogy, or framework, may be implemented in whole or inpart in any engineering program.Building on this design pedagogy, we present the context of designiettes in terms of educational theories,the I-Engineering, and assessment. We then explore the strategic development and use of designiettes,and present a literature review on small scale design project efforts as they relate to the concept ofdesigniettes
experiences were the most common career choiceinfluence. This reinforces the notion that creating, facilitating, and integrating careerdevelopment experiences into curriculum is important in development of professional profilesand career interests [28]. Throughout a student’s K20 academic career, integration of positiveexperiences and decisional support will help them to approach career decision-making in a moreorganized manner [29]. Specifically, for traditional students the influence of father and classeswas significant. Prior research also citing the importance of parental influences on careerdevelopment has suggested leveraging these influences to form new relationships to supportfinding jobs and strong career pathways [30]. It is however
AC 2010-2048: ENGINEER DEVELOPMENT AND MENTOR PROGRAMTammy Baldwin, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Tammy Baldwin graduated with a B.S. in Psychology and an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Idaho. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Educational Administration. Tammy has been with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. for four years and is the University Relations Coordinator responsible for encouraging and supporting engineering curriculum at universities across the United States and internationally.Marisa Hemingway, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc Page 15.473.1© American
-sigma. This has hadrepercussion in the academic curriculum as well. More manufacturing engineering andmanufacturing technology programs alike have courses in lean manufacturing and six-sigmaquality management as a result. However, the actual impact of these efforts can be realized onlywhen an academic unit’s “product” (students) can deliver it at the workplace. In order to build apositive student learning in the 21st century world, one needs to follow different and moreinnovative and active learning approach in the classroom. This paper presents a conceptualframework of student learning lifecycle during a semester long course. The paper uses twodistinct case examples to demonstrate the proposed framework for enhancing the studentlearning in a
Page 14.252.2develop their writing skills, but the challenge becomes effectively integrating writing objectivesinto a course that is already full of other learning objectives.One of the advantages to incorporating writing into a comprehensive design course is that thiswriting situation is as close as anything found in most engineering curriculum to the professionalwriting experience that students encounter after graduation. A major concern is that a writingemphasis could distract from the important learning objectives of integrating technicalknowledge, applying design concepts, and working effectively in collaborative situations. Thestruggle is finding an appropriate balance between the technical objectives and the writingobjectives. In
DESIGN COURSES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SKILLSIntroductionIn addition to completing a challenging technical curriculum, engineering graduates mustdemonstrate teamwork, communication, and other professional skills including professional andethical responsibility, life-long learning, and understanding the impact of engineering solutionsin a global and societal context. Unless these outcomes are integrated into students' conceptionsof being a "successful engineer" (getting a job and advancing their career), they will be under-valued and under-developed. This project demonstrates the use of industry-modeled 360°performance reviews in a team-based capstone project to link professional skills with an
andrelation of course sequencing and connectivity.Second Generation Supplemental Document DevelopmentBased on the success of the first document, a second iteration was prepared for the 2006 ABETaccreditation review. The second iteration was developed to fill any holes that were discoveredin the 2000 assessment and build on the insight that was provided in that initial document. Also,since the first document was so helpful (inadvertently so) in showing gaps in the curriculum andissues between curriculum continuation, the second document and its associated interviewquestions and surveys were developed to help in identifying these problems. Data sourcesinclude rubric assessments, student interviews by an independent professional, peer evaluations,and
construction professionals deal with adiverse group of professionals in architecture, engineering and construction. In addition, there isan expectation within the construction industry of 18% growth in the use of Design-Builddelivery method over the years of 2018 to 2021 [2]. Design-Build can be considered a morecollaborative delivery method than Design-Bid-Build due to the engagement of contractor anddesigner during the initial development of a project. The rise in use of more collaborativedelivery methods, such as Design-Build, Construction Management at Risk, Integrated ProjectDelivery, as well as previous research [3], [4] indicates the need for improving collaborationfrom an industry perspective. Additionally, construction programs are aware of
AC 2011-2899: CULTIVATING GEOSPATIAL ENGINEERS IN A POPU-LATION UNDERREPRESENTED IN STEM INDUSTRIESDiana Papini Warren, Maui Economic Development Board Diana Papini Warren is a Project Manager with the Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Technology Program. She develops and manages several statewide STEM education initiatives, includ- ing the GeoTech for Hawaii Schools initiative. She facilitates the professional development courses for teachers throughout Hawaii, supports events for students, and is the webcast facilitator for the state’s an- nual GIS Day celebration. She holds a Master of Science in Education and has fourteen years experience working as an educator, a curriculum developer, and a
courses are designed to satisfy the “major designexperience” portion of ABET’s Curriculum outcome, they must, by definition, be “based onknowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work” [3]. Moreover, the learning in capstonedesign is not only related to discipline-based skills and knowledge, but something greater: theapplication and integration of that knowledge into the solution of a new problem, sometimes aspart of a team. This represents the sort of experience students will have as engineers once theygraduate and go on to work. Indeed, capstone design projects have evolved to prepare studentsfor “design and practice” as a supplement to core curriculum focused on “theory and research”[4], and capstone is some students’ first significant
model to synthetizecontrollers using various model-based tuning methods (IMC, AMIGO, ITAE, Z-N, and Relayauto-tuning) [3]. Students analyze performance curves (Figure 6) and select the best tuningparameters. In addition, they elaborate on the matching of model and experimental performance. Figure 6. Example of controller synthesis by on-line adjustment in the large tank temperature control experiment, with disturbance in place (EMV=50% openness of a secondary drain), atarget set-point of 60 ℃ from an initial condition of 55 ℃, a gain value of Kc=5, and an integral time (𝜏𝑖 ) of 10 seconds for a PI controller. Plot displays the rising time (tr) the time for the first peak (tp), values for the calculation for the overshoot (a, b), period
a summer or at least one semester)10. The experiential workplace for usis where students are working when on an internship or participating in a cooperative educationprogram.Engineering experiential education programs, such as cooperative education and internships,present the best place to directly observe and measure students developing and demonstratingcompetencies while engaged in the practice of engineering at the professional level.Measurements made by employers of student competencies present the best opportunity forfeedback and curricular change with a cycle time that can address rapidly changing employerneeds and expectations. Engineering experiential education must be well integrated into thecurricular quality management process
projects that are beingused to introduce PLM education is described. This academic model is intended to closethe gap between university and industry needs. It is aimed to have the students gainessential knowledge of how current global engineers use CAD as an integral part of theirdaily work. The approach of how PLM is being integrated within the university’sAerospace curriculum through their strategic partnerships provides a framework andmodel in which other universities, colleges, and industries can have the opportunity tofollow.We are not suggesting that this approach is better than others in the US, but rather we aresimply sharing what we are planning in the future with hopes that others will also sharetheir successes. The main goal here is to
semester of 2008, the program is the fourth largest discipline at theinstitution in terms of freshman enrollment. At the core of the curriculum are four signaturecourses called Unified Robotics I-IV. The educational objective of these courses is to introducestudents to the multidisciplinary theory and practice of robotics engineering, integrating thefields of computer science, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. In addition totaking these and other courses, it is a requirement that all WPI undergraduates, regardless ofdiscipline, complete a senior-level project in their major field of study called Major QualifyingProject (MQP). This paper discusses the capstone design experience within the context of ournew RBE degree program
. in Electrical Engineering. He is currently a faculty member at Twin Cities Engineering which is in the department of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato.Prof. Jacob John Swanson, Minnesota State University, Mankato Jacob Swanson is an Assistant Professor of Engineering in the Department of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University Mankato and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechan- ical Engineering at the University of Minnesota (UMN). He was previously a Research Associate in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, UK. His research interests include undergrad- uate engineering education, internal combustion engines and emissions, gas-phase
Paper ID #33546Opportunity in Design: Extending and Enriching the Purpose ofEngineering EducationDr. Cole Hatfield Joslyn, University of Texas at El Paso Cole Joslyn is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Engineering Education and Lead- ership at The University of Texas at El Paso. His research emphasizes humanizing engineering education, particularly 1) increasing Latinx students’ sense of belonging in engineering by a) integrating holistic, socio-culturally responsive practices and Latinx cultural assets and values into educational success strate- gies, and b) understanding how Latinx students