, and 3) Assessment of specific learningoutcomes. 1) Demographic information (First & Last Name, Email, Student ID, Term Course Taken) 2) Assessment of Learning Experience a. The simulation project overall positively impacted my practical simulation modeling knowledge and understanding. b. The simulation project overall positively impacted my practical simulation modeling skills. 6 c. The simulation project positively contributed to my engagement with simualtion course. d. I find the simulation project positively contributing to my career objectives. 3) How
, relatable topics that showcase the importance of thebuilding code related to their careers. This paper examines the critical needs and new mechanisms toconvey code information in a meaningful way rather than the idealized representations. Results frompre- and post- surveys, interviews and assignments support the positive feedback and success of themodules. At this stage of module distribution, correlations between student perceptions and actualperformance have not been studied yet. The basis of how the modules were structured, including theirassessment on their effectiveness are detailed in this paper.Introduction The idea of a regulating building code that governs the design and construction of buildings isparamount to our industry. For the
featured in a national publication. Even back in the early 1980’s his interests in computers and graphics was strong. Quickly in his career, he turned his focus on CAD production drawings on the computer and built a computer division and set standards at the Myers/Schmallenberger Design firm in Columbus, Ohio. In the Early 1990’s, Marty started up his own consulting company doing visualizations and animation for companies in the design industry. Some of his clients included: Rubbermaid, Christian Broadcasting Network, Frigidaire, Hobart Ware-washing Division, Character Builders, and American Greetings. The highlight to his consultant career was working on the 1996 movie ”Space Jam” and had 10 seconds of animation
Brunhaver is an Assistant Professor of Engineering in the Fulton Schools of Engineering Poly- technic School. Dr. Brunhaver recently joined Arizona State after completing her M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. She also has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. Dr. Brunhaver’s research examines the career decision-making and professional identity formation of engineering students, alumni, and practicing engineers. She also conducts studies of new engineering pedagogy that help to improve student engagement and understanding.Dr. Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University Dr. Adam Carberry is an associate professor at Arizona State University in the Fulton Schools of En
Paper ID #22141What is Engineering Leadership? A Proposed DefinitionRobyn Paul, University of Calgary Robyn Paul is the Program Evaluation and Planning Specialist in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary. She is responsible for supporting the decision-making and reporting needs of SSE, particularly those related to accreditation and the teaching and learning processes. Robyn is also finishing up her master’s thesis in engineering education where she is looking at the impact of engineering leadership development on career success.Dr. Arindom Sen, University of Calgary Dr. Sen is the Associate
) at New Mexico Tech.Cheyenne Florenia RiveraMs. Emily Silva, California State University, Los AngelesTara Sundsted, Montana State University- Bozeman c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Changing of the Guard: Tips for Enabling Smooth Officer TransitionsAbstractMany campuses throughout the nation have active sections of the Society of Women Engineers(SWE). In an effective section, the SWE officers work together as a team to plan, organize, andcarry out a host of activities ranging from mentorship networks, career talks, middle schooloutreach events, and fundraisers. The team effort of these officers can make a substantial impacton the perception of and support for women in Engineering at a
bridge converters, associated filters and voltagecatalyst in building a WBG semiconductor-centric education regulators.ecosystem that enables individuals to attain the skills required to • DC-DC Converters - Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, and Cukenter the career pathways of design, development, and converters. This topic will be re-visited in the lab portion of themanufacturing of new and innovative WBG-enabled technologies course. Figure 3: Detailed instruction on test equipment functionality willand products
of Missouri. His main research interests are program evaluation and education policy. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 The Role of High School Math and Science Course Access in Student College Engineering Major Choice and Degree AttainmentI. IntroductionPrevious research has documented numerous factors that impede the progress of women andunderrepresented minorities in engineering fields, which can be broadly categorized into sixfactors: “classroom and academic climate, grades and conceptual understanding, self-efficacy andself-confidence, high school preparation, interest and career goals, and race and gender” (Geisingerand Raman, 2013). While high school
Paper ID #23514Reported Changes in Students’ Perceptions of Their Abilities to Succeed onthe ABET Student Outcomes During the First-year Engineering ProgramDr. Tanya Dugat Wickliff, Texas A&M University Delivering significant results in pivotal roles such as Sr. Consultant to high-profile clients, Sr. Project Manager directing teams, and Executive Leader of initiatives and programs that boost organizational effectiveness and optimize operations have been hallmarks of Dr. Wickliff’s career spanning more than 24 years with leaders in the oil & gas and semiconductor industries. As an expert in the areas of
enter college intending to major in a STEM fieldcomplete a STEM degree.” In order to remain globally competitive, the U.S. must increase thequantity, quality, and diversity of the STEM workforce.Studies have shown that students who participate in STEM programs before college increasetheir chances to succeed5-13. These programs provide them with important knowledge and skillsto gain a better understanding of science and engineering careers. This paper describes a STEMSummer Enrichment Program (STEM-SEP) designed for high school students. STEM-SEP’sgoal is to improve the recruitment and preparation of students, particularly those fromunderrepresented groups, through participation in a two-week summer enrichment workshop thatincreases students
me much more aware of what is expected and desired in the engineeringfield of new engineers, and has helped me further my opportunities and personal growth.” “It has taught me a lot about what direction I would like to take my career and academiclife to potentially succeed in a professional setting.” “The skills I learned in the program directly applied to my internship and helped me feelmore prepared for my participation in industry.” “It helped me get an internship the summer after my second year which I wouldn’t havegotten otherwise. Greatly increased my professional experience.” “The ISP has made me more ready for the professional world in every sense. I feel moreconfident communicating and navigating the
Engineering Major Program Farzam S. Maleki, PhD, PE Assistant Professor, Massachusetts Maritime Academy and Gail M. Stephens, PE, Associate Professor, Massachusetts Maritime Academy 101 Academy Blvd, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532AbstractSuccessful engineers work in a collaborative nature across a multitude of engineering disciplines.While specialization exists in post-graduate education, it is vital to expose the undergraduatestudent to a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines with which he/she may be exposed in theirchosen career. Furthermore, in order to train the engineers of tomorrow, it is imperative foreducators to introduce new teaching methodologies and demonstrate collaboration whereverpossible; at the respective
Paper ID #25515Design and Delivery of an Electro-Optics Summer Camp for Secondary Stu-dents (P12 Resource/Curriculum Exchange)Dr. Benjamin R. Campbell, Robert Morris University Ben Campbell holds a BS in physics and MS in electrical engineering from Penn State and a PhD in engineering from Robert Morris University. For the first decade of his career, he worked as a laser engineer at the Penn State Electro-Optics Center. In 2011 he joined Robert Morris University and currently holds the rank of Associate Professor of Engineering. He has been supporting RMU’s mechatronics minor and also teaching dynamics and electronics
weconceived of the studio courses, the intended aims were: • For faculty to help students connect the dots between the various content courses that students take during the semester and help them see how their learning fits into a broader perspective. The hope was that these connections between courses and their relation to the students’ career fields would result in a transformative learning experience [9]. • For computer students to form a cohort of peer learners early in their academic career. Many studies have shown that students who belong to a community of learners tend to be more engaged and are more likely to be successful in the program [10], [11]. Because military veteran students
practices to prevent defects and other issues in software thatdrive the need for cybersecurity professionals to secure this software and systems.It is also notable that for secure code development, it is highly beneficial to have computerscientists and software engineers with backgrounds in safe coding practices. Thus theseextended programs prepare students for careers outside the core cybersecurity area.The graduate certificate, alternately, is a four course sequence that is well suited to be taken inconjunction with another graduate degree, by on campus students. It is also designed to serveindividuals who perhaps have graduated from a computer science, information technology orsimilar degree program some time ago and who want to gain new skills
? Instructor Rating Q6 The material covered in this course will help further my career and/or life goals Furthered my career/goalsFigure 3 summarizes the results of the end of semester survey collected each year. Results fromQ1 indicate that students believed they have gained a better understanding of material when PBLis implemented. Q1 rating for the third year when APM is implemented do not show a significantdifference when it is compared to PBL year only. Students were also asked to comment on howthis project helped them to analyze complex problems or think about complex issues through thecourse (Q2). Results from Q2
. The LEAP cohort of students forms the core of the programs, butother students participate as well. Activities have included guest speakers, field trips to localindustries and Hill Air Force Base (regional employer), workshops, and multidisciplinaryprojects. The workshops have included MATLAB (a multi-paradigm numerical computingenvironment; led by the MathWorks Company), Introduction to Arduino (microcontroller-basedkits for building digital devices and interactive objects that can sense and control physicaldevices), Interfacing Arduino with MATLAB, Soldering Basics, and Career Development (bythe Career Development Center). The advantage of this integration has been twofold. First,enrichment and professional development activities could be
transportation to middle and high school students" and "exposes students tothe transportation and encourages them to pursue transportation-related courses of study at thecollege and university level" [7]. The NSTI program presented in this paper is hosted by CentralConnecticut State University (CCSU). It recruits high school students with diverse demographicand academic background, and focuses on raising participants’ awareness in STEM educationaland career opportunities. Program evaluation results demonstrate how high school students'interests in STEM can translate into engineering pipeline growth. Program participants'perceptions and preferences shed lights on effective course delivery in engineering education.Program Overview The NSTI at CCSU
13. Research made the course work more interesting 14. I learned more from the course work than the research 15. Research made me like industrial engineering more 16. Clarification of career path 17. Tolerance for obstacles faced in the research process 18. Understanding of the research process in IE 19. Ability to integrate theory and practice 20. Understanding of how to work on real problems 21. Learning how to work independently 22. Learning how to work in teams 23. Becoming part of a learning community 24. Confidence in my potential to be a teacher of engineering 25. Evaluate your overall sense of satisfactionWhile the data collected during the first trial was insufficient in quantity for statistical analysis
at the National Science Foundation, on the board of the American Society for Engineering Edu- cation, and as an associate dean and director of interdisciplinary graduate programs. Her research awards include U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), a National Science Foundation CAREER award, and two outstanding publication awards from the American Educational Research Association for her journal articles. Dr. Borrego is Deputy Editor for Journal of Engineering Education. All of Dr. Borrego’s degrees are in Materials Science and Engineering. Her M.S. and Ph.D. are from Stanford University, and her B.S. is from University of Wisconsin-Madison. c American
3 1 Dobkowski , Ashley Ferrante , Zachery Miller , Erin Pepe , Samantha Price 1 1 4 1 1 Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, 08028 1 Experiential Engineering Education, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, 08028 2 Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, 08028 3 Chemical Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, 08028 4AbstractThe Algae Grows the Future project uses algae-based experiments for promoting science andengineering careers for K-12 and first year college students. Algae is a
them to continue their studies toward a bachelor degree[14] – [16].Our college decided to explore all the options available to address these needs by generatingmultiple initiatives. The results confirmed that the recruitment, retention, and graduation ratesfrom STEM programs can be improved with initiatives that can be replicated everywhere. Sincethere is no magic bullet solution, every generation of students presenting different kind ofchallenges, we have to adapt our methods to every situation with slightly different approaches sowe consider our work a continuous “work in progress”.The first initiative, in 2002, was to start a massive recruitment campaign in local high schools.The engineering faculty and students participated in every career
Board. In her career, she appreciates seeing the confidence develop in her students. She believes one of the best compliments someone in academia can receive is being told by a student that your support and encouragement helped them persist and succeed.Dr. So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University So Yoon Yoon, Ph.D., is a post-doctoral research associate at Texas A&M University. She received her Ph.D. and M.S.Ed.in Educational Psychology with specialties in Gifted Education and Research Methods & Measurement from Purdue University. She also holds a M.S. in Astronomy & Astrophysics and a B.S. in Astronomy & Meteorology from Kyungpook National University in South Korea. Her work centers on P-16
strategies program in the Computer Science Department by providing aunique approach to outreach. The goal of demand generation strategies is to promote andincrease enrollment in computing-related career fields at higher education institutions inMontana. Although this is a work in progress, the outcomes of the Software Factory approach asit relates to K-12 students are demonstrable and have surpassed expectations. The high schoolstudents were excited about programming in the context of a real world setting, presented andwere the subject of a Q&A session at a graduate level seminar, produced a working prototype ofan Android application, and one of the participating students is now enrolled in computer scienceat Montana State University. The
very specific to the company. Internship and co-opprograms also prepare students and make them more “hirable”. In the current competitive environment,for both students and companies, new approaches need to be designed that support development ofcompetencies and skills needed by new graduates to be productive from start of their career.1.2 Industry and academia partnership to develop competenciesCorporations and employers have frequently pointed to a lack of professional awareness and low levels ofcommunication and teamwork skills in engineering graduates [11-14] These issues have led the U.S.Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) [15] to transform their accreditationcriteria from a content-based approach to an outcomes
, adaptability). 3. Function well on a team. 4. Develop time and project management skills. 5. Apply knowledge to problem solving. 6. Gain hands-on experience with modern engineering tools and practices. 7. Practice effective business and technical communication skills. 8. Start networking and develop professional references. 9. Explore various career paths and refine personal career goals. 10. Exceed the company’s expectations through personal initiative and self-direction.This list of professional skills is not comprehensive, and is subject to modification, both in termsof the number and types of skills. We periodically revisit the needs of our students andemployers of our coops, interns and graduates as part of our process of continuous
an immersive, in-depth UAS experience tovillage HS and MS students. Supported by ACUASI and UAF educational programs, the UB helpslow-income, prospective first-generation college students in rural Alaskan schools by promotinginterest in STEM career fields. The project is named “Modern Blanket Toss” after the Native traditionof the blanket toss, which enabled people to be lofted into the air and expand their range of observationbeyond the immediate surroundings. The program addresses an identified need for STEM initiatives inrural Alaska through the use of an innovative structure and a novel learning tool that is replicable andscalable to other high schools.The MBT program is currently in the second year of a 3-year effort, serving over 50
Paper ID #16719Assessment of K-12 Outreach Group Project Highlighting MultidisciplinaryApproaches in the Oil and Energy IndustryDr. Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University Dr. Paula Monaco, E.I.T., successfully defended her dissertation research Spring 2016 and will begin a career in the water/wastewater reuse treatment. Paula has led multiple outreach summer programs at TTU and provides support to student organizations within the college of engineering. Her technical research focuses include; anti-fouling and scaling RO technology and pharmaceutical and personal care product screening to predict environmental exposure from
-group discussions of each anxiety type that were facilitated by the program directors. Graduate students were also present to assist with the discussion and to offer the perspective of older students. 2. Small peer-group discussions. Each group was limited to students in a specific year of their degree progress (freshman, sophomores, or juniors). 3. Journaling assignments that were aimed to stimulate discussion of the common themes in more detail. 4. A presentation by a representative from the Career Services department of the university in which the job market for engineering majors as well as job search strategies were covered.For discussions, students were divided into the appropriate peer groups of around
Programs (KEEP) Seminar Series for high school juniors andseniors, which invited high school students to observe research presentations by scientists and engineersto better understand the possibilities for career paths in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM)[3]. Alternative approaches can be seen in such programs as ‘LearnING-An appliedengineering program’, which seeks to raise interest in engineering education through problem basedlearning [3], and robotics summer camps designed to attract high school girls into computing fields[5].Such project based approaches can be semester-long or as short as a 1-2 minute learning experience [6],and have been shown to successfully attract students to STEM fields, with particular success in