, in turn, blames the industry for focusing on short term profits as opposed to longterm strategic technical goals [5]. Resources for new research in both arenas have been severelycut (e.g., dismantling of Bell Laboratories, and reduction in industry-sponsored basic research onuniversity campuses), further compounding the problem. Is there a sudden disillusionment withan educational system that has served us so well for over three decades, or are some industry anduniversity players crying wolf? The National Academy of Engineering also recognizes thisproblem and argues for an educational system that is relevant to the needs of the community [3].If one accepts that there is some truth to this claim, the underlying causes for this
of a university professor and a graduate student mentor. Developed through a grantfunded by the NASA Curriculum Improvements Partnership Award for the Integration ofResearch (CIPAIR) program, the summer internship program integrates research with curriculumimprovements by providing the framework for students to use their research experiences todevelop instructional materials to improve the engineering curriculum. The paper highlights theresults of the research done by the mechanical engineering student group who helped develop anovel haptic apparatus and associated curriculum for teaching upper division mechanicalengineering laboratory courses in control systems, mechatronics, and haptics. Over the ten-weekprogram the group made significant
), “Teaching Cellular Automaton Concepts Through InterdisciplinaryCollaborative Learning,” Chem. Eng. Ed., 34(4), 204-309, 315.10 Heitsch, A. T., Ekerdt, J. G., and Korgel, B. A. (2009), “NANOLAB at the University of Texas at Austin: AModel for Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Science and Engineering Education,” Chemical Engineering Education,43(3), 225-231.11 Hunter, K. W., Matson, J. O., and Dunn, R. (2002), “Impact of a Fifty-Minute Experiential Team-BuildingProgram on Design Team Performance,” Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering EducationAnnual Conference and Exposition, Session 2257.12 Biernacki, J. J. and Wilson, C. , (1999) “Interdisciplinary Laboratory in Advanced Materials - A Team-OrientedInquiry-Based Approach,” NSF
instruction for all types of learners. She received her Master’s Degree in Modern Languages from Central Connecticut State University in 2011. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic Studies and her teaching certificate from Connecticut College in 2001.Dr. Sarira Motaref P.E., University of Connecticut Sarira Motaref is an assistant professor in residence in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engi- neering at the University of Connecticut. She has been teaching large classes such as CE 2110 (Applied Mechanics I) and CE 3110 (Mechanics of Materials) which are major requirement across multiple disci- plines in the School of Engineering since 2013. She has led the efforts within the Department to develop and
agreement of the three teachers (see Table 2), the following generalizations are made: 1. Working with the robotics materials helped students practice problem solving and inquiry skills. 2. The NSES goal of promoting inquiry was addressed in the small group work with the robotics materials. This work involved inquiry/ exploration and problem solving among the groups members and in some cases between groups as well. 3. Small group work with the robotics materials helped make the physical science content more interesting to learn. The robotics material also made the physics content more relevant. 4. Teaching strategies that use visuals and/or concrete materials such as those found in laboratory investigations, can
andcurriculum needed to set up high school courses in this subject at their respective schools.MTI-trained teachers found this training to be very beneficial to their teaching. Their students(221 students at 7 high schools) reported that the courses: a) made them much more interested in Page 8.378.3a science career b) increased their enjoyment of laboratory activities; and c) helped them developProceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright3 © 2003, American Society for Engineering Educationtheir skills fo r working with equipment and in the laboratory
community data tocalculate the mean and standard deviation for each, and then create a simulation to model thepopulation in the study. The final requirements are to analyze the data and prepare a writtensubmission. The laboratory material presented to the students is included as Appendix A.Assessment of student work and analysis of the Monte Carlo modeling lab will be completed in2016.ConclusionA preliminary survey of undergraduate environmental engineering courses was conducted toassess interpretation of risk and uncertainty criteria at different ABET programs. The majorityof hours within typical courses was dedicated to teaching topics of risk using the USEPA HHRA(BOK 5.1 and BOK 5.5). It was not surprising that courses allocate the least amount
undergraduate courses in particular, due to time constraints, instructors willlikely need to develop potential clients prior to beginning the project. Additionally, co-teaching,if desired, to help promote teamwork and collaboration must also be developed and prepared.3Lab managers may be able to assist in distributing equipment and instructing students onoperational procedures. Once an initial model is established, faculty time requirements maylessen; however, built-in feedback loops, which may be time intensive, will be required forsuccessful long-term implementation of student projects.Required resources. Students in an introductory environmental engineering program willtypically have minimal laboratory experience or this term project may be their
of knowledge in school andbeyond. Thus, teaching students self-regulatory skills in addition to subject-matter knowledge isone of the major goals of education. However, SRL is not well known and utilized by theEngineering and Technology education community for facilitating student learning.Self-regulated learners are purposive and goal-oriented, incorporating and applying a variety ofstrategies to optimize their academic performances. However, the application of self-regulationto learning is a complicated process involving not only the awareness and application of learningstrategies but also extensive reflection and self awareness. This paper describes the developmentof the instructional strategy and its implementation plan, which integrates
in the engineering and basic sciences courses as well as in the humanities and social sciencecourses and is accomplished by having the students work on a design project. Two weaknesses existin the current teaching of capstone design courses in most engineering curricula. First, the chosendesign projects may not necessarily be real-life or may not relate to a real engineering problem in thefield. Hence, it is highly likely that these design projects, when completed, will not advance to theproduction line. Second, most design projects are required to be completed within one semester.Depending on the scope of a project, a one-semester long time frame may not be adequate when adesign project demands a complete cycle of multidisciplinary
Copyright© 2003, American Society for Engineering Education“prep year” administered as a separate unit from the college. Statistics have shown that over 80%of first year students attend “prep year”. The effectiveness of present pre-engineering “prep year”is under scrutiny, and the consensus is that radical changes are required including: relevantcurriculum, more appropriate teaching methods, and meaningful assessment schemes.Over the years, thousands have completed their engineering education at one of the eight collegesof the Region (Table 1) and have either filled government positions or joined the private sector,side by side with expatriates. Some have established their own business or moved up the ladderinto responsible managerial positions
Paper ID #11847Using Humor to Create a Positive Learning EnvironmentProf. Ralph Ocon, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Page 26.1667.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Using Humor to Create a Positive Learning EnvironmentAbstractHow to enhance student learning is a critical issue in academia. Throughout the author’sacademic career, teaching effectiveness has always been an on-going challenge.Consequently, he has experimented with different teaching techniques and approaches.The author’s
disciplines in Spanish, focuseson integrating physics and calculus for first-year engineering students13. The Fis-Mat coursemeets three times a week for a total of 5 blocks of 80 minutes each in three sessions (one blockon Monday and two consecutive blocks on Wednesday and Friday). In terms of teaching load,two blocks correspond to the Physics course, two blocks to the Mathematics course and oneblock corresponds to the Physics Laboratory. Both professors were present and participating atall times. During the actual sessions there was no distinction between the blocks, each professorled the class depending on students’ needs. The course program was structured in a coherent andarticulated way without paying much attention on whose block corresponded
).Dr. Steve Chenoweth, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Steve Chenoweth is associate professor of computer science and software engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. There, he has participated in launching bachelors and masters level software engineering programs, and a minor in robotics. His prior experience included teaching and assessing systems at Bell Laboratories, as well as teaching and designing software at NCR Corp. He brought from industry the alternative perspective of how training programs are assessed for effectiveness there.Dr. Kay C Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Kay C Dee received a B.S. degree in chemical engineering, and M.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees in biomedical engineering
, Evaluating Training Programs: The Four Levels. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2006.[15] E. W. L. Cheng and I. Hampson, “Transfer of training: A review and new insights,” International Journal of Management Reviews, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 327–341, 2008, doi: 10.1111/j.1468-2370.2007.00230.x.[16] T. T. Baldwin and J. K. Ford, “Transfer of Training: A Review and Directions for Future Research,” Personnel Psychology, vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 63–105, 1988, doi: 10.1111/j.1744- 6570.1988.tb00632.x.[17] P. W. Thayer and M. S. Teachout, A climate for transfer model. Armstrong Laboratory, Air Force Materiel Command, 1995.[18] P. Gombu, K. Utha, and K. Seden, “Effectiveness of Backward Design Lesson Planning in Teaching and Learning Physics
effectively uses modern technology whileteaching at Miami University. He has utilized World Wide Web and InteractiveVideo Distance Learning extensively in addition to other teaching techniques. W.W.W.and I.V.D.L. actually supplement other routinely used audio visual techniques such aspower point presentations, tutorials, problem-solving sessions, written research reports,peer group discussions, poster presentations etc. The author utilizes a variety of instructional tools to communicate with studentswho may prefer to have different learning styles (Kolb, 1985). The author alsorecommends and encourages students to utilize the resources that are readily available atthe university, such as Library, Writing Center, Computer Laboratory, etc
://flagpole.mit.edu/10. iLab Heat Exchanger Project Home Page. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved 16 February 2005 < http://heatex.mit.edu/default.htm >.11. Lehman, Thomas. Hybrid Science Labs: Flexible and Hands-on. Online Cl@ssroom, February 2004. Retrieved 16 February 2005 < http://www.spjc.edu/SE/newsletter/OnlineClassroom.pdf >.12. Distance-Learning Remote Laboratories using Labview. National Instruments. Retrieved 16 February 2005 < http://zone.ni.com/devzone%5Cconceptd.nsf/webmain/7BD0B01FCF3CF61A86256B510059F0FB/$ File/WP2238.pdf >H. RANDOLPH HOLTMr. Holt is an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology in the Department of Technology atNorthern Kentucky University. Teaching duties are at both the
for Underwriters Laboratories UL-746: the database for polymeric materials. In her free time, Ms. Kurr facilitates professional development workshops for Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, and the CyberAmbassador program.David Icove The University of Tennessee (UT) Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Professor of Practice, Dr. David Icove is an internationally recognized forensic fire engineering expert with over 40 years of experience. He is the co-author of the leading expert treaties in forensic fire investigation, including Kirk’s Fire Investigation, Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction, and Combating Arson-for-Profit. Dr. Icove presently coordinates the Graduate Program in Fire Protection Engineering at UT
Paper ID #35461Full Paper: Integrating the iPad Into the Engineering Classroom(Resubmission)Dr. Michael Cross, Norwich University Michael Cross is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering teaching classes in the areas of circuits, electronics, energy systems, and engineering design. Cross received degrees from the Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Vermont and began his academic career at UVM where he taught courses in the areas of analog and digital circuits, electronics, semiconductor physics, power electronics, and engineering design.Dr. David M. Feinauer P.E., Virginia Military
notfeasible in the available time when attempted using standard chips, and the emphasis in the firstcourse can be shifted away from wiring and troubleshooting toward system-level design.This paper describes the course and laboratory, presents design projects undertaken in Fall, 1996,and reflects on the results.INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER ENGINEERING COURSEThe goal of the first course in computer engineering at Trinity College, ENGR221L--DigitalCircuits And Systems, is to develop a working knowledge of digital devices and systems in thecontext of computer-aided design. The course covers number systems and codes; BooleanAlgebra and combinational logic; flip-flops, registers and counters; finite state machines;memory devices and systems; programmable logic
AC 2009-269: HYDROGEN CURRICULUM AT MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYJason Keith, Michigan Technological University Jason Keith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University Dan Crowl is the Herbert H. Dow Professor of Chemical Process Safety in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.David Caspary, Michigan Technological University Dave Caspary is the Manager of Laboratory Facilities in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University Jeff Allen is an Assistant Professor
2006-459: SO YOU SURVIVED THE ABET VISIT… HOW TO CONTINUE ASUSTAINABLE ASSESSMENT EFFORTSandra Yost, University of Detroit Mercy Sandra A. Yost, P.E., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she teaches in the areas of control systems, digital and analog circuits and electronics, and design. She is currently serving on the ASEE Board of Directors as Chair, Zone II. Page 11.1134.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 So You Survived the ABET Visit… How to Continue a Sustainable Assessment
assignments and/or courses into therequired MSE curriculum, but not to the extent of 3 semester-long required lab courses. Bydeveloping new courses specifically designed to tie computational assignments to concurrent andpreceding courses in the undergraduate curriculum, OSU made use of significant facultyexpertise in modeling and simulation to develop and teach this curriculum. By operating thesecourses as weekly labs with significant instructor and TA oversight during extended hands-oncourse sections, the courses focused on the need for students to learn to use computational toolsby doing.This paper introduces the curriculum of this 3-semester computational laboratory sequence,discusses the largely qualitative analyses done to measure its efficacy
Paper ID #22432Benefits of Active Learning Embedded in Online Content Material Support-ing a Flipped ClassroomDr. Jean-Michel I. Maarek, University of Southern California Jean-Michel Maarek is professor of engineering practice and director of undergraduate affairs in the De- partment of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California. His educational interested include engaged and active learning, student assessment, and innovative laboratories c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Benefits of active learning embedded in online content material
Paper ID #16239Attached Learning Model for First Digital System Design Course in ECE Pro-gramSeemein Shayesteh P.E., Indiana University Purdue University - Indianapolis Lecturer in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue School of Engineering at IndianapolisDr. Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University Purdue University - Indianapolis Dr. Maher E. Rizkalla: received his PhD from Case Western Reserve University in January 1985 in electrical engineering. From January 1985 until August 1986 was a research scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL while he was a Visiting Assistant Professor at
State University 2) Establishing an Undergraduate STEM Teaching and Research Laboratory at FVSU 3)Establishing an Interdisciplinary Bioinformatics Laboratory at Fort Valley State University 3) Computer-based Instrumentation Laboratory for Undergraduate Science and Mathematics Programs at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Fort Valley State University. 4) Developing an Undergraduate Minor in Computer-based Mea- surement and Instrumentation at Fort Valley State University 5) Preparing Teachers for Problem Solving Instruction 6) Developing a State of the Art Physics Laboratory at Fort Valley State College.Mr. Nabil A. Yousif, Fort Valley State University Mr. Yousif is an Associate Professor in the
Page 24.1354.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Utilizing Rep-Rap Machines in Engineering CurriculumIntroductionIn this ABET accredited manufacturing engineering program, the lead author has been teachingthe Rapid Prototyping and Reverse Engineering course for 8 years at Robert Morris University(RMU). The basic curriculum has been well set other than the new developments. The newdevelopments are added to the course content on an annual basis due to the dynamic nature ofboth fields. In addition, the laboratories have been equipped with multiple relevant technologiesincluding Stereolithography (SLA Viper), Fused Deposition Modeling (Dimension Elite), and3D Printing (Prometal RXD
Paper ID #11938BYOE: Using 3D Pens for Enhancement and Rework of 3D-Printed PartsProf. Nebojsa I Jaksic, Colorado State University - Pueblo NEBOJSA I. JAKSIC earned the Dipl. Ing. degree in electrical engineering from Belgrade University (1984), then the M.S. in electrical engineering (1988), the M.S. in industrial engineering (1992), and the Ph.D. in industrial engineering from the Ohio State University (2000). He is currently a Professor at Colorado State University-Pueblo teaching robotics and automation courses. Dr. Jaksic has over 60 pub- lications and holds two patents. Dr. Jaksic’s interests include robotics
Faculty at Rutgers University. At Rutgers, he was heavily involved in research and teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels. In the period of 2011-2014, Dr. Al-Sharab was a visiting professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering. In addition to his work with academic institutions, Dr. Al-Sharab was a consultant of various technological companies es- pecially in the areas of structure-property-correlations and advanced characterizations. Dr. Al-Sharab’s research interests are in the areas of Nanotechnology, Electron Microscopy, Structure-property correla- tions, synthesis and characterization of energy related materials (harvesting
in 2007. Dr. Wrate has now returned to his boyhood home and is teaching at Northern Michigan University. He is a member of HKN and IEEE, a Registered Professional Engineer in California, and is a past chair of the Energy Conversion and Conservation Division of ASEE.Prof. Michael D. Rudisill, Northern Michigan University Michael Rudisill received a B.S.E.E. from the University of Illinois and a M.S.E.E. from the Air Force Institute of Technology. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Michigan and has been with Northern Michigan University for over 20 years. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Update on the Development of an