internationalopportunities. However, few universities have international programs integrated within theirSTEM curriculum [3]. There has been research that the need for global experiences within theengineering curriculum are necessary to achieve students with global competence. Warnick(2010) identified the following eight categories of engineering global competence [9]: 1. Exhibit a global mindset 2. Appreciate an understand different cultures 3. Demonstrate world and local knowledge 4. Communicate cross-culturally 5. Speak more than one language including English 6. Understand international business, law, and technical elements 7. Live and work in a transnational engineering environment 8. Work in international
, Brooklyn, NY, where he is serving as a research assistant under an NSF-funded ITEST project.Dr. Pooneh Sabouri, New York University Pooneh Sabouri received her Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning, focusing on science education at New York University. She has a master’s degree in mathematics education and statistics from The University of Texas at Austin and earned her bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology in Iran. Pooneh is interested in teacher learning and how to co-develop theoretical tools with teachers to inform and expand their teaching practices. She is a postdoctoral associate at Tandon School of Engineering at New York University, where she studies teachers’ experiences as
Paper ID #30170Zip to Industry: A First-Year Corporate-STEM Connection ProgramDr. Donald P. Visco Jr., The University of Akron Donald P. Visco, Jr. is the former Dean of the College of Engineering at The University of Akron and currently a Professor of Chemical Engineering.Nidaa Makki Dr. Nidaa Makki is an Associate Professor in the LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education at The University of Akron, in the department in Curricular and Instructional Studies. Her work focuses on STEM curriculum integration and science inquiry practices in middle and high school. She is a co-PI on an NSF funded project to
has served as the UMBC Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs since 2017. Dr.Cole earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Delaware, a Master’s degree in Zoology from the University of Northern Colorado and a Ph.D. in Pathology from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Cole has served as an Assistant Dean of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies in the College of Arts andSciences at the University of South Florida, as a university-level Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at the University of South Florida, and as As- sociate Provost at the University of Tampa. In her administrative roles she has overseen the general educa- tion curriculum, first year
elementary school [1]. First-year engineering programsoften take on the task of providing students with engineering experiences to help mold theirexpectations of what an engineer does and what various engineering disciplines are available tothem in an effort to improve retention [2].As many different first-year engineering (FYE) programs have shown, students can beintroduced to engineering experiences earlier in their education through course work, designprojects, or lab experiences. A challenge of this discipline-exposure component of a first-yearengineering curriculum is how to efficiently use course time to introduce so many differentengineering disciplines in ways that are impactful and meaningful to students. One such way ofproviding first-year
University educators should be responsive to integrate this intothe content, organization, and delivery of high-level technical short courses.1. Introduction Much research has been undertaken to understand and enhance one primary mission ofthe University as an institution: the education of students. The bulk of this work has focused onan interaction where students go to the University in its own context, whether that be a physicalpresence on a campus or through distance learning programs. In each case, the tone of thisinteraction is largely set by the culture of the University, comprised of values, expectations, andstyles of communicating. This approach may benefit many students, who will grow and flourishin the University context; however
in his department including; modified mastery learning in early engineering courses and a multi-year integrated system design (ISD) project for honors students. The ISD team currently has 50+ students working to design and build an electric bicycle and human powered vehi- cles. He is a mentor to mechanical engineering graduate teaching fellows. He is also active in technology adoption and support. Geoffrey holds a PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell University and Bachelor de- grees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from Cedarville University. His research interests are fo- cused on best practices for student learning and student success.Dr. Michele J. Grimm, Michigan State University
experiences that caused them to see themselves as differentiated from the broader group ofresearch engineers. This within-group differentiation appears to be grounded in fairly routine experiencesas a member of an under-represented group in a STEM field. Ironically, despite the clear disempoweringimpact that these experiences can have, there is also some evidence that they may promote thedevelopment of alternative value structures and feelings of purpose related to STEM fields for membersof underrepresented groups. 15ReferencesAlexander, C. (2011) Learning to be lawyers: Professional identity and the law school curriculum. Maryland Law Review, 70(2), 465-483.Ancis, J. R., & Plillips, S. D
has been integrating innovative and novel educational paradigms in STEM education to support student engagement, retention, and diversity.Prof. Omar Youssef, University of Arizona Dr. Omar Youssef is a Lecturer at University of Arizona (UofA), College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture, and the School of Sustainable Built Environments. A Building Scientist in the Institute on Place and Wellbeing Performance. An Architecture Designer in Practice focusing on Environmental Application within the Industry. Dr. Youssef has extensive industry experience of constructed large-scale projects. Omar’s interdisciplinary background combines between Architecture Practice, Environmental Sciences, Health and
Paper ID #30571Student Perception of Mathematical Modeling Before and After Completinga Two Joint Robot Computer Simulation Task (RTP)Mrs. Laurel Johnston, Boise State University Laurel Johnston is a master’s student in the STEM Education program at Boise State University. She has over eight years of teaching experience in high school science and mathematics. She enjoys integrating engineering concepts in the classroom to help increase student engagement and understanding.Dr. Noah Salzman, Boise State University Noah Salzman is an Assistant Professor at Boise State University, where he is a member of the Electrical and
) to explore the best pedagogical practices to improve the efficiency integrating classroom project-based learning and students’ real-world problem-solving practice. I have MS degree from Florida State University in Curriculum and Instruction and BA degree from China Nanchang University in English. I speak English, Chinese, and some Japanese. I am a proactive person. If you are interested in my research topic, please feel free to contact me via email: mt14n@my.fsu.eduMr. Shayne Kelly McConomy, Florida A&M University/Florida State University Shayne K. McConomy is the Capstone Design Coordinator in the Department of Mechanical Engineer- ing at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering; He holds a PhD in Automotive
being able to talk with the UNI students about their current engineeringprojects as well as their aspirations for future careers has introduced me to completely amazing andinnovative ideas. It makes me excited to see what I will do and become in the future as an aerospaceengineer. I also hope to be involved in international projects.”“In the beginning I wondered where we were going with the programming on MBlock (what kind ofproject/what the programming could do) but the SGDs tied it all together. Overall, there were not anyquestions I felt I couldn't ask within this program. The integration of students from the UNI made us PennState students establish a comfort level within the local City, and within the engineering program. Also,the
field application, and useindustrially relevant equipment. Many of the interdisciplinary experiments are developed byprofessors that have decades of industrial experience. From fall 2018 to date, ENDEAVOR hasdeveloped four interdisciplinary laboratory courses and are developing two new courses.Specifically:(a) Engineering Toolbox (Freshman – Sophomore), new course: This course is focused on provided freshman and sophomore with skills to include mill, lathe, CNC, additive manufacturing, circuits, data acquisition, and integration. This skill building endeavor is built around the students manufacturing a working impeller pump. The students will compete to build the best pump with the winner getting an automatic A for the course. In
Virtual Reality for Green Energy Manufacturing Education AbstractThis paper presents the project-based learning result of green energy manufacturing integratedwith virtual reality (VR). This work provides an innovative solution for optimizing learningeffectiveness and improving educational outcomes through the development of virtual models thatcan be used and integrated into the existing renewable energy laboratory. The goal is to apply theseprototypical simulators to train undergraduate engineering students and professionals in windenergy education; and to offer experiential learning opportunities in 3D modeling, simulation, andvisualization. The students were given multiple projects
Paper ID #31998Circuits for a Multidisciplinary Engineering Student MixDr. Harold R Underwood, Messiah College Dr. Underwood received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign (UIUC) in 1989, and has been a faculty member of the engineering Department at Messiah College since 1992. Besides teaching Circuits, Analog Electronics, Electromagnetics, and Communica- tions Systems, he supervises engineering students in the Communications Technology Group on credited work in the Integrated Projects Curriculum (IPC) of the Engineering Department, and those who volun- teer via the
the creative integration of STEAM into these videos, for years teachers havetold the band that they were showing these videos in the classroom and using them to inspirestudents. In partnership with the Playful Learning Lab at the University of St. Thomas, OK Gocreated an online resource for educators called OK Go Sandbox. Using OK Go’s music videos asinspiration, OK Go Sandbox creates new videos, activities, and challenges that can be integratedinto the K-12 classroom to teach a variety of STEAM concepts.Why Math? OK Go’s lead singer, Damian Kulash, has often spoken about the importance of math inthe creation of their music videos. While discussing “The One Moment” music video, he states,“The dance we were trying to choreograph, all
Fall, 2013 as an Engineering Educator. Teaching basic courses in solid mechanics since.Elizabeth Rollins American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Correlating Mechanics of Materials Student Performance with Scores of a Test over Prerequisite MaterialAbstractBackground – It can be difficult to differentiate the effects of curriculum and instructionalchanges from differences in student preparation and capabilities.Purpose – In this work we will determine whether a test over prerequisite material from Staticsand Calculus can be useful in predicting performance in Mechanics of Materials courses.Method –This “pre-test” involves the application of
interests include experimental aerodynamics, aircraft design and engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 An Authentic Learning Environment with Flight Simulation Technology (Evaluation)AbstractThe primary advantage of an authentic learning environment is to promote engagement withcontent resulting in improved academic performance and persistence. The use of technology canpromote an authentic learning environment. However, rural school districts typically lack theresources for implementing technology-supported authentic learning. The research presented inthis paper is based on the development and assessment of an authentic learning environment forthree
Aided Design (CAD), and Alternative Energy Systems. Research interests include: low power energy harvesting systems, renewable energy technologies and education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Certification and Training for Automation and MechatronicsIntroduction:This article is a Work In Progress (WIP) paper that presents the faculty professional developmentwhich is an integral part of any academic institution. The curriculum and courses offered shouldbe revised based on industry needs. The technology is advancing rapidly, and there is crying needfor skilled workers in coming years. The Engineering Technology (ETEC) department at SamHouston State University (SHSU) has just
… Contributions to WPI may demonstrate an external impact if they are disseminated and recognized externally.” • It endorses an inclusive definition of scholarship and identifies characteristics common to all scholarship: public, amenable to critical appraisal, exchanged and used by other members of a scholarly community. The scholarships of discovery, integration, application and practice, teaching and learning, and engagement are defined. The policy states that contributions may be in one area or across multiple areas, and that all areas are valued equally. Scholarly contributions may combine or cut across traditional categories of teaching, research/creativity, and service. • A teaching portfolio is now a required element
connect withone another and reflect on the information they have been exposed to throughout the day.As shown in fig. 6, the majority of teachers have already used, or are intending to use the activitykit provided. Some have even mentioned using activities from the website that were not part of thetrack they attended at the workshop but fit their classroom curriculum. There was a wide breadthin the ways teachers implemented their classroom kits. Some teachers mentioned they use theactivity as an introduction to a new concept, while others used them as hands on reinforcement ofa concept they had already taught in a traditional fashion. Teachers who used the kits mentionedthat they encouraged them to try new teaching strategies in their classrooms
encouraged to think about theopportunities that each variable provides as a source of information for the client. More researchneeds to be done about what teaching practices help students overcome the fixation on somevariables of the data.The students’ previous knowledge of statistics could have mediated their question designpractice and limited their ability to answer their questions. Although the students were able toapply some of the statistical skills they had learned in the course, they did not have the skills toaddress some of the questions they were interested in. Similar activities, where students learn andpractice statistics, could be integrated into the curriculum at the pre-college and college level.The Bike-share problem is an example of
improvements that instructors can use to give their students morefailure opportunities during PBL.1 IntroductionABET’s Criterion 5 requires engineering programs to provide all undergraduate students a majordesign experience that entails technical knowledge and skills acquired through the curriculum andincorporates realistic standards and constraints. The major design experience mentioned in thecriterion is an example of project-based learning (PBL): the theory and practice of using real-worldprojects that have time restrictions to achieve specific objectives and to facilitate individual andcollective learning [1]. PBL is a learner-centered approach that allows students to engage with anill-defined project to promote research, teamwork, critical
Paper ID #32222Staying Connected – Interactive Student Learning during the COVIDTransition to Remote LearningDr. Jeffrey A. Starke P.E., Marquette University Jeffrey Starke is a retired United States Army Colonel who served as an Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy. He currently serves as a Professor of Practice and is the Executive Director for the Masters’ Across Boundaries Graduate Engineering Program at Marquette University. COL(R) Starke specializes in environmental engineering with interests in drinking water, public health, and microbial- mediated processes to include renewable energy
interrelated. These blocks, which include design, analysis,ethics, and laboratory, serve to fragment rather than integrate the curriculum and therefore thelearning experience and preparation of engineering students. The curricula typically includemany levels of pre-requisites and require students fully understand theory before being permittedto practice application. Rather than necessarily informing each other, these insular blocks,typically taught by different entities within the university structure, serve as individualappendages between which the student must somehow identify connections. The authors argued“… the workload of science and math courses can be so overwhelming that students end uplosing interest in the profession for which they are
(previously known as Boston Edison Company) for more than twenty five years where he worked in various departments like transmission, distribution and relaying groups. He mainly worked for a 700 megawatt nuclear generating station within Eversource. At Eversource, he also held the role of Division Manager for Power and Controls Division for 15 years. He has over 15 years of oversight and supervision experience. Before coming to Wentworth Institute of Technology, Prof. Das- gupta worked as an Adjunct Professor (part time) at Northeastern University for more than 11 year in the Graduate School of Engineering. He mainly taught the courses in Operations Research at Northeastern University. He also, taught at Suffolk University
Paper ID #30688The Influence of Experiential Learning on Student ProfessionalDevelopment: A Literature ReviewBeata Johnson, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Beata Johnson is an Engineering Education Ph.D. student at Purdue University and recipient of an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. She received her BS in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University. Her research interests include extracurricular and experiential learning in engineering education, students’ pathways through engineering education, and transition to the workforce.Dr. Joyce B. Main, Purdue University at West Lafayette
Delson, Ph.D. is an Associated Teaching Professor at the University of California at San Diego. He received a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and his interests include robotics, biomedical devices, product design, and engineering education. He was a co-founder and past president of Coactive Drive Corporation (currently General Vibration Corp.), a company that provides haptics and force feed- back solutions. He is currently co-founder of eGrove Education Inc. which develops educational software for spatial visualization. He teaches hands-on design and entrepreneurship courses. His interests in engi- neering education include increasing student motivation, teamwork, and integration of theory into design
the USB 2.0interface by a variety of software packages such as MATLAB/Simulink. Although initiallyconfigured to work with Windows applications, ADALM-PLUTO also supports OS X andLinux. This allows students to exploit the capabilities of the ADALM-PLUTO on a variety ofhost platforms. Additionally, custom Hardware Description Language (HDL) software may beloaded onto the Xilinx Zynq SoC device. Figure 3 shows the block diagram of the SDRdevelopment environment and an ADALM-PLUTO SDR platform.Since MATLAB is a commonly used tool taught and used since freshman in many electricalengineering curriculum, programming with ADALM-PLUTO is relatively easy. Moreover, thewell-maintained documentation and good technical support community shorten the
University Dr. Stephanie Wendt is an Associate Professor at Tennessee Tech University. She teaches undergradu- ate science methods and field experience courses to elementary pre-service teachers. She also teaches graduate courses in science methods, learning theory, grant writing, and educational technology. She is a member of the Tennessee Science Education Leadership Association (TNSELA) and Tennessee Science Teachers Association (TSTA), and is a former representative of the Board of Directors for TSTA. Dr. Wendt also serves as a reviewer for NSTA’s peer-reviewed journal Science and Children. She participates in leading professional development for K-12 educators pertaining to science education at the state and