AC 2012-5438: ETHICAL ISSUES AWARENESS FOR ENGINEERS INPRACTICEDr. A. Dean Fontenot, Texas Tech University A. Dean Fontenot directs a professional development center for K-12 teachers as part of the Texas STEM (T-STEM) initiative in order to bring about educational reform in secondary schools. The Texas Tech T-STEM Center focuses on project-based learning with the integration of the engineering design process. As Senior Director, she has brought together three Texas Tech professional development centers that have a history of training teachers, and built partnerships with five Educational Service centers as well as other organizational and industry partners who help implement the professional development training
AC 2012-4849: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ENGINEERING DESIGN THINK-ING AND PERFORMANCEProf. Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University Kurt Becker, Ph.D., is a professor and the Department Head of Engineering and Technology Education. He is the Co-principal Investigator for the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded National Center for Engineering and Technology Education (NCETE). His areas of research include adult learning cognition, engineering education professional development, and technical training. He has extensive international experience working on technical training projects funded by the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and U.S. Department of Labor, USAID. Countries where he has worked include Bangladesh
use the popularHandyboard robotic platform developed by Martin [10]. Some courses take the form ofmini-capstone courses, requiring several pre-requisite courses in electronics and/orprogramming [5]. Other courses are purely introductory, requiring no pre-requisites.Especially at liberal arts institutions, most of these courses have used the roboticplatforms as means to introduce the “big ideas” of engineering: iterative design, idealversus real world designs, design tradeoffs, and handling complexity [4].However, while students leaving these courses have had a broad exposure to bothhardware and software as well as a hands on introductions to some of the “big ideas”,they still lack certain engineering strategies and intuitions. Our experience
object, such as a hair dryer, and predict the internal mechanisms of the machine. 3. Robotics Design Challenge: Design and build a robot to detect objects and transport them to a goal area. 4. Final Design Challenge: Develop and collaborate on a design project in groups (similar to a capstone design experience). Page 22.1612.3Using a within-subjects pre-post design, we tested the following hypotheses: 1. Does DBI improve teachers’ innovation and efficiency in engineering? 2. Does DBI increase teachers’ adaptive beliefs about engineering and learning?ExpertiseWhile research shows that content specificity is important to expertise
traditional and emergent engineering systems.” Since theBOK2 outcomes explicitly ties sustainability to design, sustainability was formally integratedwith the program’s design outcome by stating the design must be conducted “includingsustainability and within realistic constraints….” The premise is that sustainability isspecific design criteria that must be considered. Sustainability concepts are covered as anintegrative component within many introductory and design courses. Critical to thisapproach, sustainability is a required design criterion in the program’s capstone designcourse, CE 401 Civil Engineering Design Project. Design professionals who specialize insustainability (e.g., design engineers who are LEED AP) work closely with the students
criteria require students to apply principles of project management. The proposed requirement is a higher level of attainment in a narrower area. The most important rationale is that BOK2 recommends that undergraduate students develop solutions to well-defined project management problems. Some examples of project management opportunities in the undergraduate program include design teams for course assignments, capstone design projects, and undergraduate research. These opportunities exist in all of the sub- disciplines of civil engineering. As such, the CEPC does not imply that a specific sub- discipline (e.g., construction management) must be covered. • Ethics: The proposed CEPC requires
, artificialintelligence pipelines, and their applications in biomedicine and healthcare. The weekly scheduleconsisted of four 75-minute lectures, two 3-hour lab sessions, and a 3-hour research mentoring ses-sion. The course was delivered by three graduate students, with additional staff who managed theprogram logistics. A total of 30 students participated in this track. The primary expectation for thestudents was to present a Capstone project at the end of the course, demonstrating the applicationof AI techniques that they learned to a biomedical or healthcare dataset. The reader is referred toour previous publication [21] for a more detailed analysis of the components of the program, itsoutcomes, and the analysis of students’ comprehension of the topics that
, Eugene, OR, 2003. 8. Krajcik, J. et al. Teaching Science: A Project-Based Approach, McGraw-Hill College, New York, 1999. 9. Jung, S. Effects of basic thinking skills and project method on creativity and project performance ability of elementary school children (dissertation), Kyungsung University Press, 2001. 10. Criteria for accrediting engineering programs, 2016-2017. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. Accessed at on 16 March, 2017. 11. Dunlab, J. C. Problem-based learning and self-efficacy: How a capstone course prepares students for a profession. Educational Technology Research and Development, 53:65-83, 2005. 12. Hsieh, P., et al. Undergraduate engineering students
related to the lack of good engineering practice and experience regardless of nationality.College-company interpersonal connection: bridging the cultural differencesA meaningful and valuable strategic connection was made between Gulfstream and EmbryRiddle stemming from very serendipitous beginnings. A student-teacher connection formedduring a capstone design course in 1986 led to a professional relationship maturing over theensuing years through intermittent but substantive communications. After 13 years in theprofession the alum, Mr. Tim Farley, was working as director project engineering for Gulfstreamwhen he approached his former professor, Prof. Jim Ladesic, with the notion of cultivating arelationship between Gulfstream and ERAU. Like most
project where student groups present their analysis process. Students areallowed to choose the topic for their final project with guidance from the instructor. Often theseprojects pertain to their capstone design courses or student clubs such as SAE formula hybrid. MATLAB Grader was first introduced in Fall 2020 to the “Introduction to Finite ElementMethods” course primarily for the purpose of simplifying the linear algebra computationspreviously performed on hand-written assignments so that students could more easily focus onthe conceptual process therein [13] [14]. While this could have been done simply within thedesktop version of MATLAB or another coding language, there is a danger that errors would betoo difficult to diagnose by the
Junior year because of my interest in water resourceengineering and sustainability, things I was not exposed to in my required coursework until theend of my junior year. On the team we worked together to help design improvements to anirrigation reservoir, which to me was a much more interesting project than the one I have todesign for my capstone course.Nonetheless, not all of my experiences with my peers have been positive. On design teams that Ijoined I sometimes felt as though some of the men on the team never seemed to listen to me.Working on a team where I did not feel valued was extremely frustrating. In classes, I almostnever ask my male friends for help or support if I can avoid it. If I do ask for help, they tend notto understand my
formally taught to engineering students since thelatter half of the last century, either as engineering design or a discipline-specific version of it,e.g., mechanical engineering design, chemical engineering design. The inclusion of design asa core graduate attribute in engineering accreditation requirements [6] and the prevalence ofdesign courses (cornerstone, capstone, industry-sponsored projects) in engineering curriculaworldwide is a testament to the importance afforded to it by engineering educators. This isnatural, as design has always been the distinguishing feature of engineering practice [7, 8].Then, why is there a need for these courses on DT? It should be noted here that the term “DesignThinking” will only refer to formalized DT
coreofferings, followed by analytical courses, followed by capstone/internship/project/thesis, followedby statistics/probability/math, followed by programming, followed by businessintelligence/NLP/Machine learning. Least on the list is communication /privacy /professionalism/ethics. In an earlier study [7], content analysis of a total of 59 ALA-accredited Library Master’sprograms in North America listed on the ALA website (www.ala.org/accreditedprograms/directory)in December 2015 were evaluated. Each institution’s course offering documentation on theirwebsites, such as the current course catalog and course description database, were reviewed toidentify data-related programs and courses. The goal of the research was to identify current trendsin
C. Paretti is a Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she directs the Vir- ginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on communication in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, design education, and gender in engineering. She was awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to study expert teaching in capstone design courses, and is co-PI on numerous NSF grants exploring communication, design, and identity in engineering. Drawing on theories of situated learning and identity development, her work includes studies on the teaching and learning of communication, effective teaching practices in design education, the
achieve the highest profit and to achieve thelowest environmental detriment. A new interdisciplinary project funded by NSF has extendedthe development of the board game to create and assess a networked computer game.The game is played using stakeholders in the manufacturing supply chain in the automotiveindustry. In its current non-networked version, six students create a team of three suppliers:materials, parts, and cars. Within this team, two students take on roles for each of the threecompanies in the supply chain. During each round in the game, each company within the supplychain takes its turn to invest and select among different technologies in three areas for eachcompany: production, storage and waste disposal. There are tradeoffs in
Paper ID #27353Retrospective Multi-year Analysis of Team Composition Dynamics and Per-formance within a Yearlong Integrative BME Laboratory SequenceDr. Timothy E. Allen, University of Virginia Dr. Timothy E. Allen is an Associate Professor and Interim Undergraduate Program Director in the De- partment of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He received a B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering at Duke University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Bioengineering at the University of Cal- ifornia, San Diego. Dr. Allen’s teaching activities include coordinating the core undergraduate teaching labs and the Capstone Design
inspire young women to be leaders in engineering and medicine, while Project Lead the Way works to bring engineering and medicine to teachers and students in K through 12 programs. Hannah was a four year club sports athlete for the Clemson University Women’s Ultimate team. She was captain for two years, which taught her team-centered leadership. Hannah used these skills to lead her senior design capstone team to develop and create a functional sports rehabilitation device. Hannah found her drive for design and engineering education during the development of this device and is working to instill students with the same drive and initiative through experimental learning.Dr. John D. DesJardins, Clemson University Dr
Paper ID #25586Exploring Differences in Senior and Sophomore Engineering Students’ Men-tal Models of Common ProductsMr. Francis Jacob Fish, Georgia Institute of Technology Francis Fish is a current Ph.D. student at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He earned his Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering and MBA at the University of Delaware, in 2016 and 2017, where he conducted research for DARPA and ARL funded projects as well as private industry projects. From 2016 to 2018 he worked as a Nuclear Engineer for NAVSEA.Alexander R. Murphy, Georgia Institute of Technology Alexander Murphy is a mechanical engineering Ph.D
(VTECC). Her research focuses on com- munication in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, design education, and gender in engineering. She was awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to study expert teaching in capstone design courses, and is co-PI on numerous NSF grants exploring com- munication, design, and identity in engineering. Drawing on theories of situated learning and identity development, her work includes studies on the teaching and learning of communication, effective teach- ing practices in design education, the effects of differing design pedagogies on retention and motivation, the dynamics of cross-disciplinary collaboration in both academic and
active learning work? A review of the research,” Journal of Engineering Education, 93(3), 223-231.7. Felder, R.M. and Brent, R. (2009) "Active Learning: An Introduction." ASQ Higher Education Brief, 2(4), August 2009.8. Aglan, H.A. and Ali, S.F. (1996) “Hands-on experiences: An integral part of engineering curriculum reform,” J. of Engineering Education, 85(4), 327-330.9. Dutson, A.J., Todd, R.H., Magleby, S.P., and Sorensen, C.D. (1997) “A review of literature on teaching engineering design through project-oriented capstone courses,” J. Engineering Education, 86(1), 17-28.10. Hotaling, N., Burks Fasse, B., Bost, L.F., Hermann, C.D., and Forest, C.R. (2012) “A quantitative analysis of the effects of a
, around the world • Customer confidence based on your evidence of qualifications and suitability for the task at hand or project put out for bids.But there are some disadvantages as well: • Certification is not licensure or accreditation • Certification can be offered by different organization, vendor, institution, and school. So there is no single standard • Certification is recognized by one employer and may not be recognized by another employer • Certification has to be updated when technology changes and it is common that Page 9.75.4 the same certification has to be validated every 2 or 3 years
Fe, NM: The SAR Press, pp. 117-141.47. Mikic, B. and Grasso, D. (2002). Socially-Relevant Design: The TOY-Tech Project at Smith College. Journal of Engineering Education, 91: 319-326.48. Ellis, G. W., Mikic, B., & Rudnitsky, A. (2003). Getting the "big picture" in engineering: Using narratives and conceptual maps. ASEE Conference Proceedings.49. Riley, D. Employing Liberative Pedagogies in Engineering Education. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 9 (2): 137-158 (2003).50. Howe, S., Moriarty, M.A., and Errabelli, A. (2011). Transfer from Capstone Design: A Model to Facilitate Student Reflection. ASee Conference Proceedings, 2011.51. Cech, E.A. (2010). Trained to Disengage? A Longitudinal Study of
departments aside from civilengineering to gain a broader perspective on learning community facilitation in universityengineering classrooms.Another variable that could be considered are the differences between core mid-level engineeringcourses (200- and 300-level) and capstone and design courses (400-level core courses). Designand capstone courses are typically meant to equip students with skills to undertake differentdesign projects and work collaboratively with their peers in small groups, oftentimes outside ofthe classroom setting. Student teams are also required to meet regularly with their instructors'giving students and faculty more opportunities for communication and camaraderie, whichallows for increased learning community facilitation. This
Paper ID #48068Neuroqueers in Engineering: Investigation of Engineering Education thatserves those in Neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ CommunitiesDr. Sarah Oman, Oregon State University Sarah Oman is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Oregon State University for the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering where she oversees the School’s senior design capstone program. She has been a capstone design instructor for over 10 years.Meira Griffel, Oregon State University Meira Griffel is an undergraduate researcher at Oregon State University in the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering
aculture of interest and analyze it by identifying the virtues highlighted within the story, thendiscussing how those virtues support engineering ethics. The purpose of this exercise was to allowstudents to demonstrate their learning and understanding gained throughout the course.3 IMPLEMENTATIONAs a pilot study, the teaching modules were implemented in the 2-quarter chemical engineering(CHE) capstone design course at a large public university in the Southwest US. Students in thecourse worked in teams of five to design a chemical engineering process. This project wasreviewed and approved by the university’s Institutional Review Board (IRB protocol number:30232). The first author is the course instructor. The control group for the study is
’ perception of Community Engaged Learning pedagogy in 2020 at North Dakota State University. Over my final undergraduate years, I created a Humanitarian Engineering lab on OSU’s campus. The lab served over 125 students when I graduated in May 2022. I currently attend Colorado School of Mines to study Humanitarian Engineering and Science. At Mines, I am a teaching assistant for the Engineering With Community Design Studio. It consists of eight capstone projects applying engineering for social good. After Mines, I want to become a lecturer for general engineering courses and Humanitarian Engineering.Dr. Dean Nieusma, Colorado School of Mines Dean Nieusma is Department Head of Engineering, Design, and Society at Colorado
Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India (2001). Dr. Nandy had served as a Co-Principal Investigator of an NSF S-STEM Project, and as the Principal- Investigator of an NSF IUSE project. Dr. Nandy is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com A Highly Integrated and Successful Approach to Program Development and Implementation of Accreditation Strategies for an Engineering Technology ProgramAbstractThe accreditation strategies and efforts are often completely disregarded or overlooked
professional engineer in Virginia and a Project Management Professional. Aaron’s primary areas of research are engineering education, the behavior of steel structures, and blast. Aaron mentors students by serving as an advisor for capstone projects and through service as an Officer Representative for Women’s Volleyball and Men’s Basketball. His passion for teaching and developing tomorrow’s leaders resulted in his selection in 2009 for the American Society of Civil Engineers New Fac- ulty Excellence in Teaching Award and the 2013 Outstanding Young Alumni Award for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech.Lt. Col. Brad C. McCoy, United States Military Academy Brad C. McCoy is a Lieutenant
University’s Engineering Education program, which strives to prepare engineering educators for the 7-12 grade levels. Dr. France is also heavily involved in de- veloping and facilitating the Introduction to Engineering course sequence at ONU. He earned his PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder where his research focused on pre-engineering education and project-based learning.Dr. Louis A. DiBerardino III, Ohio Northern University Dr. DiBerardino is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University. His teaching and research interests are in first-year engineering, dynamic systems, and musculoskeletal biome- chanics. c American Society for Engineering Education
- Page 12.306.3 English speaking country. A one-semester study abroad will be facilitated and strongly encouraged. While abroad, involvements in the Innovation team projects will be “virtual”, but will be required. The Creative Communication Core (for any BI major) will provide coverage of a variety of communication mechanisms including both traditional (e.g., oral communication) and non-traditional (e.g., visual arts) communication approaches.1.1 Why innovation?In its report, Innovate America, the National Innovation Initiative (NII) calls for an "innovationinfrastructure" as the foundation for the nation’s future