. Computational curriculum for matse undergraduates and the influence on senior classes. In ASEE Annual Conference proceedings, 2018.[31] Grace M. Lu, Dallas R. Trinkle, Andre Schleife, Cecilia Leal, Krogstad Jessica, Robert Maass, Pascal Bellon, Pinshane Y. Huang, Nicola H. Perry, Matthew West, Timothy Bretl, and Geoffrey L. Herman. Impact of integrating computation into undergraduate curriculum: New modules and long-term trends. In 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, number 10.18260/1-2–34754, Virtual On line, June 2020. ASEE Conferences. https://peer.asee.org/34754.[32] Kisung Kang, Matthew D. Goodman, Jessica A. Krogstad, Cecilia Leal, Pinshane Y. Huang, and Andre Schleife. Incorporating the use of a materials
in 2022, the Solar Decathlon has challenged more than 25,000students to create efficient, affordable buildings powered by renewables, while promoting studentinnovation, STEM education, and workforce development opportunities in the buildings industry.As with an Olympic decathlon, students compete within 10 categories, or Contests. Teams mustexcel in all 10 Contests to win the competition. The current Contests for the program are: • Architecture • Engineering • Market Analysis • Durability and Resilience • Embodied Environmental Impact • Integrated Performance • Occupant Experience • Comfort and Environmental Quality • Energy Performance • Presentation [7].PurposeThe Solar Decathlon was originally
interviews, themes based on thestructure of the activities described were identified. Researchers first noted the differencebetween inherently structured activities and unstructured activities, indicating the level ofautonomy the participants had in their involvement with each activity. Within these two broadercategories, further differentiation was based on the type of activities.5.1 Category Types and ExemplarsListed as Table 1 are the six categories that define the structure of an activity. Curriculum-basedactivities, extracurriculars, family socialization, and work-based are the four categories withinstructured. Each of these four activity types are considered structured because of the influentialinvolvement of another individual during the
, Biomechanics, Motion Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, and Mechanical Medical Devices Design. Highly interested in Higher Education Curriculum Design, Academic Leadership, and teaching and classroom innovation. Courses taught: Intro to Engineering, Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Mechanical Vibration, Intro to CAD (SolidWorks), Senior Design Project, Numerical Methods, Intro to Biomechanics. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Teaching core engineering courses, Statics and Dynamics, considering different types of learnersAbstractStatics and Dynamics are complex core courses in the engineering
initiative, Dr. Mentzer prepares Technology and Engineering candidates for teacher licensure, conducts research and mentors graduate students. Nathan has taken an active role in guiding the evolution of the undergraduate teacher education program, an Integrated STEM education concentration and a minor in design and innovation at Purdue informed by his National Science Foundation funded research on Design Thinking. Nathan is strategic in connecting theory, practice and research. He engages P16 educators in research efforts to develop innovative pedagogical strategies situated in STEM education classrooms. He is active in the International Technology and Engineering Education’s Association through national and international
curriculum in earthquake engineering and spatial visualization. In 2016 Lelli co-founded eGrove Education, Inc. an educational software company focused on teaching sketching and spatial visualization skills.Nathan Delson (Professor) Nathan Delson is a Teaching Professor at the University of California at San Diego. His research interests include robotics, biomedical devices, and engineering education. He teaches introductory design, mechanics, mechatronics, capstone design, medical devices, and product design & entrepreneurship. His interests in design education includes increasing student motivation, teamwork, hands-on projects, and integration of theory into design projects. In 1999 he co- founded Coactive Drive
library, and it is optimized to run on a variety ofmicrocontrollers for embedded applications [4-5].Embedded CoursesIn engineering and engineering technology programs, curriculum is set up so that programmingand embedded systems are taught through a variety of courses. These include: Introduction toprogramming, Digital Design, Introduction to Microprocessors, Object Orientated Programming,Intermediate Embedded Systems, and Advanced Embedded Systems. Additionally, other courses(e.g., Communication Systems, Control Systems, Senior-level Project-based courses, etc.) mayinclude embedded systems as an integral component. After completing these courses, studentsshould be prepared for jobs based on programming and embedded systems.C/C++ programming is
“Obtaining and Evaluating Information”.This project actively uses all of these practices in its instruction and application. The Traffic LightPCB models an intersection where traffic and pedestrians may meet. Students must consider thecivil engineering aspects of timing a traffic light at an intersection that would be most functionaland provide the greatest level of safety for motorists and pedestrians when coding the timing of thelight at the intersection. Students must consider the behavior of humans at an actual intersection inorder to correctly create a functional model.While mathematics has been a part of the middle school curriculum since the onset of formal edu-cation, the use of computational thinking is relatively new and is not commonplace
encourage and maintain academicintegrity and student engagement in undergraduate classes [2,3]. As an assessment tool, oralexaminations have proven to be effective [3], but there still remains the barrier for students toproperly prepare for this type examination. Coupled with the distance learning environment andlimited verbal communication, oral examinations may pose a challenge for students withoutproper intervention to alter studying strategies.Typically, oral examinations involve an examiner (typically members of the teaching teamincluding the instructor and instructional assistant) verbally posing questions to students.Students are tasked to answer the question as appropriate and may use the assistance of a whiteboard to think aloud and
. 11. INTRODUCTIONSeveral factors have been identified to contribute to the uneven pursuit and completion of engineering andcomputer science degrees based on race and ethnicity: (a) the lack of exposure to engineering or computerscience as fields of study or as career opportunities [1], (b) the lack of professional identity (inability tosee oneself as a professional) [2], (c) an impaired sense of belonging [3, 4], and (d) the lack of self-efficacy (how well one can execute a course of action to deal with a prospective situation) [5]. Thedemands of an engineering and computer science curriculum contribute to high dropout rates [6], evenhigher for underrepresented students [3, 7, 8]. Early failure in math and science courses pose a barrier
of Project-based Learning on a Sophomore Mechanics CourseAbstractThe primary goal of the undergraduate engineering curriculum is to lay the groundwork for theremainder of the students’ educational training, as well as prepare them for work in theengineering industry. Traditionally, the curriculum primarily consists of lecture-based courses,with some hands-on work, mostly through demonstration. In recent years, the curriculum hasstarted using more project-based courses. In these updated courses, the theory covered via lectureis merged with hands-on project work. This integrated approach is designed to not only give thestudents a foundation of the course theory, but to expand on that and give them practical
Paper ID #37652Augmented and Virtual Reality Resource Infrastructure forCivil Engineering CoursesShinae Jang (Associate Professor in Residence, Director of UndergraduateStudies) Prof. Shinae Jang is an Associate Professor in Residence and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut (UConn). She joined UConn in 2010 after receiving her B.S. and M.S. from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and her Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Prof. Jang’s research interests include smart
Paper ID #38275Voices of experience: Enhancing learning on resilientinfrastructure and sustainability through servingnessRuben Esteban Leoncio Caban Hello, my name is Rubén E. Leoncio Cabán and I am 22 years old, I come from a town called Lares in Puerto Rico. It is rural and small, and its charm is part of what makes me like it so much. I’m currently an undergraduate student pursuing a double bachelor's in electrical engineering (in power electronics) and in computer engineering (in software). Additionally, I have completed a minor concentration entitled: Integrated practice of engineering and architecture, part
]). Knowledge about innovation in industry has beenembedded in higher education programs with the understanding that engineering students need tobe prepared to become the next generation of innovation leaders [2], [6]. However, engineeringstudents report a lack of a creativity element in the engineering educational experience [10]. Inhigher education, there are various courses in which engineering students are encouraged togenerate innovative outcomes [11] – [13]. While these programs are actively involved inpromoting innovation among engineering students and faculty, their efforts are not embedded inthe traditional engineering curriculum. Despite being aware of the need for an innovation-focused curriculum, engineering instructors have found
State-wide multi-college faculty and administration workgroup, with the Arkansas Center for Data Science as the Education & Workforce Development Research Theme for an NSF EPSCoR grant, to develop a consistent and collaborative interdisciplinary multi-college B.S. and Associate degree, and certificate program in Data Science, and leading a team developing a State-wide High School path for Data Science for the Arkansas Department of Education, and he is developing an interdisciplinary multi-college Innovation Curriculum. Dr. Schubert is also a member of the NAMEPA Board of Directors and represents NAMEPA on The Carpentries Equity Council. Before his appointment at the University, in senior-level corporate roles
process was conducted by C#, aprograming language supported in Visual Studio 2019. This platform allows for the deployment of thevirtual app to the HoloLens 2, as shown in Figure 3.6) Preliminary testing results from surveyPreliminary survey testing was completed before implementing the XR labs into an advanced fluid powercourse. Future implementations of the labs will take place during the regular scheduled laboratories in theacademic semester. Two laboratory experiences will be integrated into the course and assessed by obtainingthe students’ perceptions of the XR technology. The overall goal of this research is to improve studentunderstanding of fluid power components and systems by developing immersive visualization tools
; Alpert defined subclass polymorphism as a property that”allows different objects to respond individually to precisely the same message” [1], a definitionaffirmed by Armstrong’s survey of definitions of object-oriented (OO) concepts [2]. Becauseimplementing a polymorphic solution requires correctly integrating several challengingunderlying concepts, polymorphism is among the most complex topics taught in introductorycourses.A very simple example of subclass polymorphism can be demonstrated by calling a method vialate binding on each element in an array containing multiple types. In Java, a programmer must(see Listings 1 and 2): 1. Define a superclass with at least one method (Foo, Line 18) 2. Define one or more subclasses (Bar & Grault
, Engineering education: Designing an adaptive system. National Academies Press, 1995.[14] J. Bordogna, E. Fromm, and E. W. Ernst, “Engineering education: Innovation through integration,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 82, no. 1, pp. 3–8, 1993.[15] K. S. Pister, “A context for change in engineering,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 82, no. 2, pp. 66– 69, 1993.[16] D. Jackson and R. Bridgstock, “What actually works to enhance graduate employability? The relative value of curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular learning and paid work,” High. Educ., vol. 81, no. 4, pp. 723–739, 2021.[17] C. J. Finelli and M. A. Holsapple, “An assessment of engineering students’ curricular and co-curricular experiences and their ethical
nanotechnology engineering education and research. He is a licensed PE in the State of Colorado, a member of ASEE, a senior member of IEEE, and a senior member of SME. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com A Silver Lining: Engineering Senior Capstone Projects During PandemicAbstract Most of the undergraduate engineering programs culminate in a required senior capstoneproject where students demonstrate their knowledge, skills, creativity, and design capabilities.These projects are frequently completed by teams having 3 - 5 students per team. Often, the successof an undergraduate engineering
, self-confidence) through a program that begins the spring semester prior to theirresearch trip in May. During this semester, students participate in workshops where they learnabout the Yucatan region (which extends to the whole Yucatan Peninsula), expectations of theprogram, develop their awareness of global competency, and receive travel/security orientations.After spring semester classes end, students travel to Yucatan for two weeks, where they take an“Introduction to Research” course taught by faculty members from TAMU with participationfrom the faculty members of the host university in Yucatan. In 2015 Anahuac Mayab Universitywas the host; in 2016 the program host became Marista University, and in 2017, the programgrew to include the
Educational Management, 2018.[15] E. Ruayruay, K. Kirtikara, M. Nopharatana, K. Chomsuwan, and S. Suwannathep, "Work-Integrated Learning Competencies: A Case Study in a Food Engineering Practice School Program," International Journal of Instruction, vol. 13, pp. 707-720, 2020.[16] J. Xiao, "Successful and unsuccessful distance language learners: An ‘affective’perspective," Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning, vol. 27, pp. 121-136, 2012.[17] Virtual Student Federal Service. (2022, May 5). VSFS - All Projects. Available: https://vsfs.state.gov/projects[18] L. Bosman, E. Dautz, R. Van Winkle, and G. Ricco, "Integrating Digital Ciuics into the Engineering Technology Classroom," Journal
; students have the ability to programtheir robots to perform complex tasks, both in the classroom and on competition fields. Theability to effectively teach generalizable CS skills, while simultaneously offering ways to helpdiversify the students that enter these fields, makes Educational Robotics a significantcontributor to the integration of computational thinking into schools and the ‘Computer Sciencefor All’ movement.Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread global disruption to in-personlearning, affecting nearly all students worldwide6. Hands-on learning experiences weresuspended, which was a foundational portion of most robotic STEM curriculum, including thecurriculum used by the VEX educational robotics line. Remote learning
cities inU.S. have pledged to obtain100% of their electricity from clean sources. This should revitalizeinterest in the search of new clean energy sources that could feasibly replace fossil fuel combustiondriven power cycles. It was demonstrated in 1954 that an untapped sustainable energy source issalinity gradient (SGE). The energy produced from water salinity is a clean, non-polluting and freeof CO2 emissions with minimal environmental effects and is available on a continuous basis. Thereare different techniques for converting salinity gradient energy to electricity making it an attractiveresearch topic that should be included in today’s energy curricula and textbooks to prepare studentsfor tomorrow’s diverse energy supply. To better prepare
Paper ID #37498Teaching Post-Tension Concrete Design: Leveraging PracticalIndustry ExpertiseRyan Solnosky Ryan Solnosky is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University at University Park. Dr. Solnosky has taught courses for Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Pre-Major Freshman in Engineering. He received his integrated BAE/MAE degrees in architectural engineering from The Pennsylvania State University in 2009 and his Ph.D. in architectural engineering from The Pennsylvania State University in 2013. Dr. Solnosky is also a
total60% of the students surveyed felt that the purpose of the project positively impacted theirmotivation to develop innovative designs.Students were also asked to comment in writing what they liked or disliked about the project. Ofthe many different responses received, 27 percent of students specifically mentioned that theyappreciated the integration of concepts and skill sets from several different courses into theproject. For example it was often mentioned that inclusion of significant programming tasks, aswell as CAD and static analysis in the solid mechanics project helped students reinforceconcepts/skills from courses that they had earlier in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. Asummary of the topics that students felt were most
Paper ID #37213Exploring a Co-Teaching Model to Improve ClassroomEngagementEdward Latorre-Navarro Dr. Edward Latorre-Navarro is the Director of the Integrated Product and Process Design (IPPD) program within the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Florida. He joined UF from his previous role as Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo. As an educator, he is interested in improving the academic experience based on student engagement with educational goals. Research interests include co-teaching, teamwork, engineering leadership skills, natural
all live sessions to benefitfrom the ideas presented in the ECX. A final theme was the opportunity to be more flexible forour students in an online environment. Certainly this flexibility exists when considering allowingasynchronous participation. Faculty may also integrate effective use of technology to encourageflexible class participation, such as the use of virtual emojis, chats, or built in polls so thatstudents who prefer to keep their cameras off and/or mute their microphones can still engagewith the class. While participation in an ETW was not required to attend ECX, much of thecontent presented at ECX was tied to the ExCEEd Teaching Model. In general, these ECXsessions highlighted that the ExCEEd Teaching Model can be implemented in
Engineering Outreach: Project-Based Learning for Elementary and Middle School StudentsAbstract: Parents have sought out engineering preparatory programming for their children whohave expressed an interest in the field as a college major and as a career. The supplementaleducational industry which has arose to train the hard and soft skills required to prepare studentscontinues to grow and transform the way elementary and middle school engineering education isshared. The cost of these supplemental programs is a future investment in that they provide anentry to engineering concepts, exploration of first principles, and project based learning. Newadditions to this market such as Ad Astra/Astra Nova and Synthesis have sought to
and training in methods,networking, and community supports [2]. Our VCoP workshops have focused on creating anddelivering virtual sessions tailored to the topics identified by the RIEF community. Theseworkshops support the success of RIEF projects by helping RIEF mentees fully integrate into theEER community and providing RIEF mentors access to EER resources to support theirmentoring.BackgroundCommunities of practice are groups of people who interact on a regular basis and focus on aparticular topic, creating an informal learning group. Wenger [3] describes communities ofpractice as “living curriculum” because the communities facilitate learning and sharing ofinformation and resources within a group [4]. For engineering and engineering
; Social Sciences and an affiliate faculty member in the Department of Engineering, Design & Society and the Robotics Graduate Program at the Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Zhu is Editor for International Perspectives at the Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science, Associate Editor for Engineering Studies, Chair of American Society for Engineering Education's Division of Engineering Ethics, and Executive Committee Member of the International Society for Ethics Across the Curriculum. Dr. Zhu's research interests include the cultural foundations of engineering (ethics) education, global engineering education, and ethics and policy of computing technologies and robotics.Stephen Campbell ReaKylee ShiekhBeck Corby