Vladimir Arutyunov2 1 Mechanical Engineering Department, San Diego State University 2 Mechancial Engineering Department, California State University NorthridgeAbstractSenior design projects are essential capstone experiences to Mechanical Engineering studentsthat allow them to integrate and apply the knowledge they attained in all of their prerequisitecourses. Generally, senior students are required to engineer a system that can be purelymechanical or interdisciplinary such as a biomedical, automotive, or aerospace system.Traditionally, Mechanical Engineering curricula focus on the specifics of each component orsubsystem with no regard, or at best little regard, to the overall system
, synthesize, analyze, and then apply to their design projects. This type ofextensive information processing has been shown to challenge novices in studies outside ofengineering16–19. These studies have shown that novices tend to not determine the quality and/orvalidity of information gathered when applying it to problems and they tend to simply applyinformation directly to problem solving instead of attempting to synthesize various informationsources together16–19. Studies within engineering courses found similar results when evaluatinguse of internet sources used by students when developing reports20.While the importance of effective execution of front-end design phases has been established inthe literature, research is lacking with regards to how
Paper ID #14530Development and Implementation of an Undergraduate Course on SmartGridsDr. Radian G. Belu, University of Alaska, Anchorage Dr. Radian Belu is Associate Professor within Electrical Engineering Department, University of Alaska Anchorage, USA. He is holding one PhD in power engineering and other one in physics. Before joining to University of Alaska Anchorage Dr. Belu hold faculty, research and industry positions at universi- ties and research institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as project manager, senior engineer and consultant. He has taught and
doctoral degree in educational psychology emphasizing applied measurement and testing. In her position, Sarah is responsible for developing instructional support programs for faculty, providing evaluation support for educational proposals and projects, and working with faculty to publish educational research. Her research interests primarily involve creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship education.Dr. Esther Gomez, The Pennsylvania State University - University Park Dr. Esther Gomez is an assistant professor in the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Gomez’s research focuses on exploring how the interplay of chemical and mechanical signals
create tangible evidence of the student’s effort. Byusing computing and mathematics to create art, we see an opportunity to engage a largeraudience and also to incorporate a discussion of other aspects of STEM education. Figure 1. Scribbler 2 robot In this experience report we present the activity, describe the resources used, and sharesome of the insights acquired during implementation.In 2015, this project was realized under the title “R2D2 meets Rembrandt,” and utilizedthe Parallax's Scribbler S2 robot shown in Figure 1 and its associated Graphical UserInterface (GUI) shown in Figure 2. This robot has the ability to draw various shapes,letters, numbers and pictures as it moves, facilitated by the pen port that can hold aSharpie or any
pedagogically. Currently he works in one of the most technically outstanding buildings in the region where he provides support to students, faculty, and staff in implementing technology inside and outside the classroom, researching new engineering education strategies as well as the technologies to support the 21st century classroom (online and face to face). He also has assisted both the campus as well as the local community in developing technology programs that highlight student skills development in ways that engage and attract individuals towards STEAM and STEM fields by showcasing how those skills impact the current project in real-world ways that people can understand and be involved in. As part of a university that
in Design, which is a semester-long introduction to engineering course for freshmenstudents at a large research university in the northwest. The course is an interactive, hands-onexperimental introduction to several engineering discipline projects and employs a flippedclassroom approach to explain fundamental engineering concepts before students apply and testthose concepts in the classroom experiments. This structure exposes students in year one toengineering applications, with an additional piece of the course designed to further engagestudents in the engineering school and research activities. The Engineering Engagementassignment, which is the focus of this study, is posed to broaden student exposure to engineeringoutside of the classroom
semester, four topics/assignments were interwoven into both courses in avariety of ways: time management, career planning, personal ethics, and a design project thatincorporated teamwork and communication skills. First, time management was introduced in thesecond week of EGN 1000. Students sat through lectures and completed a homeworkassignment wherein they were to schedule what they expected to be a typical week. The studentswere given general guidelines focusing on how to succeed in an engineering program (how manyhours to budget for studying, relaxing, etc.), and the students had to comment on how sustainabletheir proposed schedule would be. The homework assignment was graded but never returned.Four weeks later, the EGN 1000 homework assignment
Toronto. Her area of specialization is rubric development and testing. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 User Testing with Assessors to Develop Universal Rubric Rows for Assessing Engineering DesignAbstractThis paper describes the process of testing and refining modular rubric rows developed for theassessment of engineering design activities. This is one component of a larger project to developuniversal analytic rubrics for valid and reliable competency assessment across different academicdisciplines and years of study. The project is being undertaken by researchers based in theFaculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto.From January 2014
information in order to reachvalid conclusions” 1 and is similar to the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET) criteria b. Likewise, problem analysis is defined by the CEAB as the “ability to useappropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex engineeringproblems in order to reach substantiated conclusions”1 and is similar to ABET criteria e. Theresearch team sought to answer the following questions: 1. What are the specific skills/behaviours/attitudes that are important for assessing investigation? 2. What are the specific skills/behaviours/attitudes that are important for assessing problem analysis?This study is part of a larger research project which seeks to develop non-discipline
Paper ID #17509Multination Research Programmes: The UNESCO UNITWIN in Humani-tarian Engineering Outreach Case StudyDr. Jane Goodyer P.E., Massey University Jane Goodyer is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering and Advanced Technology at Massey University. Regarded as an expert in manufacturing systems improvement she had led numerous research projects working with organisations, including Aston Martin, Jaguar and Caterpillar. Jane is also the New Zealand Coordinator for the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisa- tion) University Twinning network in Humanitarian Engineering
-course collegeprogram. These other courses included China megastructures7,8, China megacities, and Chinamegawater, each course focusing on a different discipline within the context of the same studyabroad trip. This integration included a culminating design project that required the constructionmanagement and civil engineering students to work together on the initial design of a skyscraper,including the tentative cost, scheduling, and conceptual design renderings. Key course elementsfor this study abroad program included China, mega, ideas and innovation, sustainability,teamwork and leadership, global awareness, character development, and technical excellence.These will be discussed in greater detail later in this paper.Part I: Course
, globalization, leadership, project management, ethics, and manufacturing processes. Gregg has lived in numerous locations within the USA and Europe and has worked in many places including North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Prior to joining BYU, Gregg worked for Becton Dickinson, a Global Medical Technology fortune 500 Company. In this capacity he worked as a product development engineer, quality engineer, technical lead, business leader and pro- gram/project manager managing many different global projects. Gregg received his PhD in Educational Leadership and Higher Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Master of Technology Management degree and a BS in Manufacturing Engineering
Paper ID #14992Dr. Nasser Alaeddine, Carnegie Mellon University - Qatar Nasser I. Alaeddine is the Director of Educational and Media Technologies at Carnegie Mellon University Qatar. He previously worked as the Director of Enterprise Applications and Educational Technology at Texas A&M University at Qatar. Dr. Alaeddine also taught courses as an adjunct faculty at University of Phoenix and University of Maryland University College. He has more than 18 years of experience in managing, developing, and leading enterprise IT projects. Dr. Alaeddine has published a number of papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016
degree in Computer Science at Mississippi State Univer- sity, and her PhD in Computer Science at the University of Memphis. She brings software development and project management experience to the classroom from her career in industry. Her research interests include interdisciplinary project and team-based learning to promote gender equality in digital literacy and human and social aspects of software engineering.Tori Holifield, Mississippi State University Tori Holifield is an English graduate student at Mississippi State University pursuing an emphasis in Linguistics. She is a teaching assistant for the English department and a tutor for Academic Athletics. c American Society for
,” “innovative learning environments,” and “a context-richapplication of English, Communications and Technology” 1. Specifically, this project aims toimprove students’ writing skills, oral communication skills, and presentation skills by reinforcingthe importance of these skills in realistic, project-based design contexts. Administrators andinstructors within all 3 departments hope the integration will improve students’ learning in alldisciplines, increase academic engagement overall, and create a stronger sense of communityamong students. Large-scale integration on this level is an intervention in the traditional university model,which often times includes strict discipline-based divisions of coursework. In this newarrangement, students in each
for increased “relevancy” of engineering educationwith greater industry-academia collaboration on many fronts. It was inspired by a round tablediscussion, where engineering graduates of Region’s colleges have suggested ways to startdeveloping viable and enduring connections between local industries and the academicinstitutions of the Arab Gulf States. Strategies to help promote the collaboration effort areoutlined. In particular, activities (plans, and scenarios) perceived as effective in closing the gapbetween academia and industries are described. Training, capstone courses, consulting by facultymembers, and joint research projects, aimed at serving the interest of both parties (academia &the industrial partners) are also addressed. The
funding policy. Dr. Madhavan also served as Visiting Research Scientist at Microsoft Research, Internet Services Research Group. His research has been published in Nature Nan- otechnology, IEEE Transactions on Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, and several other top peer-reviewed venues. Dr. Madhavan currently serves as PI or Co-PI on federal and industry funded projects totaling over $20M.Dr. Michael Richey, The Boeing Company Dr. Michael Richey is a Boeing Associate Technical Fellow currently assigned to support technology and innovation research at The Boeing Company. Michael is responsible for leading a team conducting engineering education research projects that focus
. While the most frequent studentresponses to the four questions were skill in math, dedication, focus, and study groupsrespectively, the five emerging factors associated with greater student success were: (1)Participation in effective program components that provide practical engineering experience --project or problem-based courses, research experience, and industry internships; (2) A burningdesire to become an engineer and reap its economic benefits; (3) Taking advantage of allresources provided; (4) Combining motivation and dedication with effective time management;and (5) Involvement in MEP programs. The results are noteworthy in suggesting that the firstand foremost success factor for minorities in engineering is exposure to engineering
. Dr. Ahmed received his Ph.D. in 1993 and his MSCE in 1989 from Georgia Institute of Technology majoring in Construction Engineering & Management, with a minor in Industrial Engineering and Management Science. He also holds an undergraduate degree of BSCE from University of Engineering & Technology in Pakistan (1984). Dr. Ahmed has over 25 years of international experience in teaching, research and consulting in Pakistan, Hong Kong, USA, Mexico, and Jamaica. His areas of interest/expertise are construction scheduling, quality and risk management, project controls, con- struction safety, construction procurement, and construction education and information technology. He has generated substantial iexternal
businesses and projects ranging from a $100M innovative business to an over $3B annual revenue portfolio of projects. In his 30+ years at IBM he worked with clients in Government, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Communications, and the Architecture/Engineering/Constructions industries across North America, Europe and Asia. He was a key leader of R&D transformation during the turnaround of IBM in the mid-1990s. Today Sta´s teaches various courses in Senior Leadership, Program Management, System Engineering, and Governance, and is a consultant to numerous clients in the complex systems integration business. He is also actively involved in developing new courses and innovative course delivery methods.Ms. Judith G
optimization under uncertainty. She is a member of the UMass Lowell Climate Change Initiative.Juliette Nicole Rooney-Varga, University of Massachusetts - Lowell Juliette N. Rooney-Varga is Director of the UMass Lowell Climate Change Initiative and Associate Pro- fessor of Environmental Biology. Her microbial ecology research has spanned diverse topics related to carbon cycling, climate change, and energy; from feedback loops in microbial production of methane in the Arctic and the climate system, to harnessing electricity produced by anaerobic microorganisms in soil. She recently led the NASA-funded Climate Education in an Age of Media (CAM) Project to integrate student-produced media and climate change science, while
processes andengineering work.Theoretical FrameworkThis study is rooted in a social constructionist theoretical framework. Social constructionismemphasizes how or in what ways a particular social group gives meaning to and jointlyconstructs a phenomenon26-28. In this case, the social group is engineering students at a largepublic university in the U.S. and the phenomenon is empathy. Meaning arises from that group’sinteraction with the social world, which comprises human participants, artifacts, and otherenvironmental factors. In engineering education (the primary shared context of this social group),such a world can comprise a course setting, co- and extracurricular projects and activities,interactions with peers (i.e., fellow students), or any
documentation of the development process. The methodsection below documents the process that we carried out in the design and development of thiscurriculum. Table 1 provides an outline of the activities that have occurred in the initiation andplanning phases from the start of the project until now.Table 1 Outline of development activities Timeline Actions Involved May 2015 Initiation of project with approval for collaboration between the researchers and the residential education center in Western Kenya June 2015 Initial visit to the center for two days by one of the researchers for scoping the project and initial gathering of needs July 2015 Identification of potential
Paper ID #14730The Case for a Master’s Degree for Civil Engineering LicensureMr. Mark William Killgore, American Society of Civil Engineers MARK W. KILLGORE, PE, D.WRE, F. EWRI, F. ASCE Mark Killgore has worked as Director, Raise the Bar for the American Society of Civil Engineers since 2011 focusing on the future educational prerequisites for professional licensure. He spent over 30 years as a consulting engineer and project owner in the hydro and water resources sector. He also served as adjunct faculty at Seattle University where he taught water resources engineering and fluid mechanics. He is currently a research
, and advanced technology development.• $3.0 billion for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to maintain DOD’s critical role in fostering breakthrough approaches for discovering promising technologies.• The Budget invests in defense-related S&T across a diverse portfolio, including advanced manufacturing, energy, cybersecurity, robotics, a safe and secure nuclear arsenal, and autonomous and unmanned systems. The Budget promotes effective technology transfer from the Department of Defense.• The Budget includes $318 million for civilian R&D to support innovative cybersecurity technologies. Accelerating the pace of innovation to create jobs Advanced Manufacturing in the 2017 Budget •$2.0
to do STEMoutreach by giving presentations and demonstrations using an interactive humanoid robotthrough community events and school visits.A simple drag-and-drop graphical programming interface called Choregraphe that came with theNao robot made it possible for students without much programming experience to put togethersimple demonstrations. Over the years, different components like music, dance moves,impersonation, simple dialogues, storytelling, interactive games, etc. have been added to acollection of demonstrations which engaged the audients especially the school-aged-children.In the fall semesters of recent years, the Nao outreaches were integrated with the freshmen teamdesign projects conducted in another course: EGR101 Introduction
, software configuration, system communication and programming methods thatstudents will learn and practice with the robot vision system. Students will be able to developand implement a manufacturing robotics application with a 2D vision system integrated in thefinal lab project. Students also are required to compare the different vision system technologies,understand their advantages and disadvantages, and know the key issues and technologychallenges in developing and implementing vision systems in manufacturing roboticsapplications.Vision Processing and AnalysisThe function of a robotics vision system is composed of three procedures, image acquisition,image processing, and image analysis. Image acquisition is the process of getting images
, 2016Changes in Undergraduate Engineering College Climate and Predictorsof Major Commitment: Results from Climate Studies in 2008 and 2015Abstract This paper presents results of two cross-sectional investigations of educational andinterpersonal climate in a college of engineering at a large mid-western university. In 2008 andin 2015 we deployed a survey ("Project to Assess Climate in Engineering”) to undergraduateengineering students. In each survey year, just over 1000 eligible students participated andresponded to items contributing to scales rating their professors, teaching assistants, collegeresources, confidence (self-efficacy) in engineering, student interactions, perceptions ofengineering, and commitment to an engineering major
in August 2016. In addition, he has been named as one of 14 ence in Cesk´ Jhumki Basu Scholars by the NARST’s Equity and Ethics Committee in 2014. He is the first and only individual from his native country and Texas Tech University to have received this prestigious award. Fur- thermore, he was a recipient of the Texas Tech University President’s Excellence in Diversity & Equity award in 2014 and was the only graduate student to have received the award, which was granted based on outstanding activities and projects that contribute to a better understanding of equity and diversity issues within Engineering Education. Additional projects involvement include: Engineering is Elementary (EiE) Project