students eachyear, introducing entrepreneurship, business model canvas, and lean start-up principles to thestudents with a focus on medical device customer discovery and technology commercialization.At the beginning of the semester, teams are able to choose their product from a list of previoussenior capstone projects, or they can develop a new product idea. Throughout the semester,students work in teams to perform customer discovery and product-market fit experimentsthrough customer interviews to test their business model hypotheses. Students submit weeklyupdates on their progress through the Launchpad Central software, a widely used tool tomaximize innovation management. Students also complete assignments to analyze teamworkeffectiveness, create
meaningful to students.Curriculum Overview. The SCoPE engineering curriculum engages middle school students in athree-week capstone project focusing on managing nutrient pollution in their local watershed.Students engage with the problem through local news articles and images of algae covered lakeswhich drives the investigation into the detrimental processes caused by excess nutrients fromsources such as fertilizer and wastewater entering bodies of water. Students apply ideas learnedpreviously in science class to help define the problem, which deepens their understanding of thescience content and emphasizes the role of science in solving problems with engineering. Theyresearch the sources of nutrient pollution and potential strategies for managing
color in the field of cybersecurity.Dr. Sharon Zelmanowitz P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy Dr. Zelmanowitz is Dean of Engineering at the United States Coast Guard Academy and Professor of Civil Engineering. As an institutional change agent, she has catalyzed the formation of a USCGA di- versity initiative inspired by the ASEE Engineering Deans Diversity Initiative and has brought faculty and stakeholders together to employ best practices to meet the the Coast Guard’s urgent need for more engineers prepared for 21st century technical challenges. Her teaching, research, and capstone projects span a wide array of environmental issues including storm sewer and sanitary sewer redesign, shipboard wastewater treatment
Page 26.1658.13 entrepreneurship education and capstone projects while exceeding ABET requirements. In American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.Ohland, M. W., Frillman, S. A., Zhang, G., Brawner, C. E., & Miller, T. K. (2004). The effect of an entrepreneurship program on GPA and retention. Journal of Engineering Education, 93(4), 293–301.Petersen, O. G., Jordan, W. M., & Radharamanan, R. (2012). Proposed KEEN initiative framework for entrepreneurial mindedness in engineering education. In ASEE Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX.Rideout, E. C., & Gray, D. O. (2013). Does entrepreneurship education really work? A review and methodological critique of the empirical literature on
Paper ID #34275Supporting Equitable Team Experiences Using Tandem, an Online Assess-mentand Learning ToolDr. Robin Fowler, University of Michigan Robin Fowler is a lecturer in the Program in Technical Communication at the University of Michigan. She enjoys serving as a ”communication coach” to students throughout the curriculum, and she’s especially excited to work with first year and senior students, as well as engineering project teams, as they navigate the more open-ended communication decisions involved in describing the products of open-ended design scenarios. She is one of the faculty co-innovators behind Tandem.Dr
project- based learning objectives that introduce 3D modeling anddigital design. A 9-12th grade curriculum has been developed and pilot recently starting inSeptember 2019. Currently there are 45 students enrolled and this is expected to grow to 85 bynext fall as the greater maritime career curriculum is expanded. This course work project basedand is centered on 3D modeling and use of digital tools in the marine environment. In addition,digital shipbuilding curriculum fundamentals have been integrated into many existing coursesfrom K-16. Some of this integration includes capstone projects in high school level physicscourses, 8-12th grade drafting and technology elective courses, shipyard and industry pre-hireprograms, Apprentice School technology
surveys were administered prior to and after this one semester course and focused on: (1)a priori knowledge and experience of the other group’s subject area; (2) effect ofinterdisciplinary project on interest in other group’s subject area; and (3) perceptions of othergroup’s profession and/or their skills. Survey results showed that neither ME nor ECE students had a prior exposure to theother discipline. After completing the course, ME students perceived that they knew more aboutchild development, play, and the design of children’s toys, and ECE students reported they betterunderstood the types of engineering disciplines. Interesting, ECE students less positively ratedtheir ME counterparts post versus pre-course in the following areas
Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology (CRESMET), and an evaluator for several NSF projects. His first research strand concentrates on the relationship between educational policy and STEM education. His second research strand focuses on studying STEM classroom interactions and subsequent effects on student understanding. He is a co- developer of the Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol (RTOP) and his work has been cited more than 1800 times and his publications have been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals such as Science Education and the Journal of Research in Science Teaching.Lydia Ross, Arizona State University Lydia Ross is a doctoral student and graduate research assistant at
of Engineering at Peking University, College of Engineering and Science atHuazhong University of Science and Technology, College of Modern Engineering andApplied Science at Nanjing University and so on. These engineering schools providemulti-faceted and multi-channeled funds for undergraduate engineering students totake international project internships, short-term international exchange programs, andfinish their capstone design projects overseas. Moreover, a number of engineeringschools in China adopt a “3+2” or “3+1+1” [12] dual-degree/joint degree collaborativeeducation to cultivate engineering talents by cooperating with overseas universities,providing opportunities for engineering students to study at home and then abroadduring their
George W McNelly Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, In- diana, USA. He received a Ph.d. from Purdue University in 1995. He is the founder and director of two industry sponsored applied research labs: Power Electronics Development and Applications Lab (PEDAL) and Smart Meter Integration Lab (SMIL). He is the Principal Investigator of one of 10 Global Innovation projects funded by the US department of State, Rapid, Smart Grid Impact RSGI), partnering with DeMontfort University in Leicester, UK, and UNESP in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He has been a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) since 1998.Mr. Naveen Kumar Koyi, Purdue University, West Lafayette Naveen Kumar was
program which may make the sample less comparable toother engineering students at similar points in their academic career. As such, we delve deeperinto the context of the study. The study happened in an upper division project-based engineeringprogram which is part of the extended campus of a medium size public university in theMidwest. The course had a total of 28 students and 17 of the 28 fully participated and consentedto the research. Each semester the students in the program are placed on vertically integratedteams, meaning first and second semester juniors (J1s and J2s) are working with seniors (S1s andS2s), and assigned a project of the scope and scale of a typical capstone project. Students earnsix credits for completing this project
) ethics, 8) interdisciplinary research, 9) multidisciplinary skills, 10) disciplinary knowledge, 11) informatics, and 12) design. This paper only described the evaluation method and no results were presented. • One NRT studied 12 participants in their 3rd, 4th and 5th year of graduate studies (Denton & Borrego) via semi-structured interviews of 10-40 minutes in length, focusing on the influence of the NRT over their career preparation and choices. Among participants, they found a lack of stigma around non-academic career paths, which was credited to the interaction of NRT students with non-academic entities through internships and capstone design projects outside of academia. Students were
, since they will learn to look at the problem from differentangles before choosing a suitable path forward.2. Encourage internships.Internships are a great way to prepare students for careers on multi-disciplinary teams. Onebenefit is to allow students to learn if they like and think they can thrive in that environment. Thesecond is to already start acquiring the necessary skills to succeed in these positions early on.Internships which have a component around rotation across teams, also allow students to gainwider appreciation of how different positions interact, before having to dive deep into one role.On completion of junior-year internships, students can then bring back acquired skills to theirfinal year classes, capstone projects, and
engage joint PWI-MSI teams in the US education and research enterprise. The IECis a novel collaboration among nearly 20 MSIs, most of whom participated in an NSF fundedmulti-year, engineering education project. This new organization was built on the idea that thiscollaboration can be leveraged and moved to the next level to provide higher capacity building ateach of the consortium members. The hypothesis is that there are windows of opportunity openthrough establishment of research and educational collaborations between its MSI members withPWI research-intensive institutions. This is especially true since its member institutions serve aunique population of minority students. The IEC is developing the infrastructure and programs tofacilitate
completionof the course, students will be able to: 1. Complete a flowchart of how to solve a problem; 2. Use a computer program to solve an engineering problem; 3. Correctly and clearly plot the results of calculations; 4. Program a microprocessor; and 5. Use software to accurately represent a 3-dimensional object.Prior to this curriculum change, mechanical engineers were not all exposed to microprocessorprogramming. A number of students employed them in club, competition, or capstone projects,but this was generally a minority. Department faculty decided to seize the opportunity in thisnew course to introduce microcontrollers to all mechanical engineering students. Not only is itan engaging way of exercising and reinforcing recently
NanoJapan: International Research Experiences for Undergraduates(NanoJapan IREU) and the RQI Research Experiences for Undergraduates (RQI REU)programs for comparison because both programs are funded by the NSF, headquartered at RiceUniversity, recruit participants from universities nationwide via a competitive selection process,enable students to participate in cutting-edge research in fields related to nanoscale and atomic-scale systems, phenomena, and devices, and require participants to present topical researchposters on their summer projects at a summer research colloquium as a capstone experience.The NanoJapan: IREU Program, the key educational initiative of the NSF PIRE grant awardedto Rice University in 2006, is a twelve-week summer program
Engineering Sciences and Materials at the ˜ University of Puerto Rico, MayagA¼ez Campus (UPRM). He earned B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University (1993) andDr. Nayda G. Santiago, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Nayda G. Santiago is professor at the Electrical and Computer Engineering department, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus (UPRM) where she teaches the Capstone Course in Computer Engineer- ing. She received an BS in EE from the University of PR, MayaDr. Lourdes A. MedinaDr. Ivan J. Baiges-Valentin, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023
experimentalfacilities, which prevent many institutions from offering hands-on learning opportunities.2 Thislack of exposure to aerospace-related education and research reduces the pipeline of studentsentering the field and limits the development of the future aerospace workforce.3,4,5,6The Broadening Participation in Aerospace Engineering (BP-AE) program incorporates bestpractices from three broadening participation models discussed by Walter Lee.7 These modelsoffer a holistic approach to engage URMs in STEM fields. Pipeline Model: Enhancesparticipants’ knowledge, skills, and professional socialization by addressing leaks in theeducational system. Key elements include active recruitment, mentoring, peer-to-peerinteractions, and project-based learning.8
students in the world ofdigital media. Students learned about 2D and 3D computer graphics, using tools like Photoshopand Illustrator for 2D design and advanced software for 3D modeling. The week culminated in acapstone project where students applied their newfound skills. A Pre- and post-survey wasadministered during the Engineering Week and data analysis reveals that the summer institutenot only equips students with valuable skills but also inspires them to pursue college and careerpaths in STEM fields.IntroductionSTEM summer camps have become increasingly popular as they provide engaging, hands-onexperiences that foster interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics amongyoung learners [1], [2], [3]. These camps typically offer a
leadership roles. She is also on the leadership team for the College of Engineering as Associate Dean for Teaching, Learning and Experiential Education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Fruitful Endeavors: Continuous Peer Feedback to Develop Positive Team DynamicsIntroductionIn a first-year engineering Cornerstone course, teams are formed at the beginning of the term tocollaborate equitably and engage in course projects involving a prototype's design, construction, andprogramming addressing a complex problem. The final project driving this course is open-ended,allowing student teams to determine what hands-on requirements they will choose. The breadth ofoptions available requires decision-making
for 5 of the 7 engineering majors at UT. 9Summer: Team Building Project A major focus of the TranSCEnD experience is a summer program where studentsvoluntarily participate in a multidisciplinary capstone group project. The high impactcapstone project will incorporate aspects of materials science and civil, environmental,mechanical, and electrical engineering to build a solar thermal heating system or both an offgrid/grid-tied solar electric system; the projects will alternate every other year. The projectswill supplement the summer lecture coursework with a hands-on experience that will give thestudents opportunity to cement a series of
III 2023 – ENGT 4250, Linear Electronics [SO 5 (PI-Analog)] & Capstone Experience [SO 6 (PI-Design, Implement & Manage Project)] Fall 2023 - August 2023 - Faculty Retreat – Faculty will discuss the results and findings for follow up on recommendations and action as needed.Academic Year 2023-24 Schedule – Assessment, Evaluation, and CI – BS EET SO 1, 4 Schedule for: (a) Student Learning Self-Evaluation Survey (Indirect) (b) Faculty Assessment of Student Learning Survey (Indirect) (c) Performance Indicators (direct) – See SOs highlighted for specific course offerings. Fall II 2023 – ENGT 2240, Electronics FUND II [SO 1 (PI-Circuit Design & Engineering Problem Solving)] Spring Semester – Jan. 2024 – “Faculty Return to work week
learning). The social, behavioral and cognitive theoriesthat underpin cooperative learning support students to share their motivation and work towards acommon goal, and structure new knowledge by linking to existing knowledge. Another exampleis project-based learning, defined as self-directed and collaborative work to apply knowledge to alegitimate problem [12]. Problem based learning is commonly used as the model in capstonedesign courses for engineering majors, where students apply their previously gained knowledgeto a final year project [13], and work in small groups to solve a problem in a self-directedmanner [14].2.2 – Models of expertise sharingDistributed expertise within an educational setting, with its roots in Lave’s situated
availability. Overall, a total of six experiments are performed: a calibrationexperiment, three core unit operations experiments (focusing on heat transfer, fluid flow, andseparation process), an operability study, and a final project. A full detail calendar for the term isshown in Table 1. The calibration experiment is the first required report, and it is focused onverifying the existing instrumentation or recommend a calibration for a piece of equipment suchas a rotameter or pump. For the three core experiments, the students have two weeks ofexperimentation and one additional week to write a report. The operability study is performedduring one week of experimentation, and the students make a presentation or write a two-pagememo to summarize their
interest in socio-scientific issues, and how they saw the role ofethical reasoning in their future profession as an engineer.Brief field notes taken after each interview helped in the preliminary data selection. Two of theinterviewed students, Tom (a junior-year engineering major) and Matt (a junior-year computerscience major), talked about weaponized drones as part of their interview. They had writtenabout this topic in their sophomore year as part of a capstone research project in the STSprogram. Besides the thematic congruence, another thing that caught our attention was that bothstudents regarded drone warfare to have negative consequences but, to different degrees, wantedto absolve the designing engineers of bearing responsibility.One of us
capstone projects. Curricula in thisnovel first-year program utilizes the Crick model of deep engagement [6] that demonstrates thelayered contexts of engaging students. The personal, social, and global contexts within whichlearning takes place may be a roadmap for implementation of micro-insertions using rhetoricalstrategies, since “representations of reality [that] are constructed through articulation” willcombat the discursive construction of engineering ethics and social impacts as separate fromrather than integral to and imperative for productive society, [17, pp. 47], [23].RecruitmentIn this study the authors approached faculty who teach the novel first-year engineering programsequence, and general and electrical engineering courses. Faculty
-as-usual. Social justice should not be invisible in engineering education and practice [52]. Facultyprovide social justice examples from all three specializations throughout the curriculum. In addition, faculty embed four social justice case study projects in four semesters of thecurriculum: ENGR 101: Introduction to Freshman Design, ENGR 201: Experiential Engineering,ENGR 321: Electronic Circuits & Devices, and ENGR 381/382/383: Specialty Capstone DesignI. The case study format varies each semester. Freshmen groups are introduced to the case studyapproach in ENGR 101, when each group reviews assigned documents of a case, and then laterdescribes the case to other groups during a reserved course meeting. These sets of case
engineeringsciences to place them closer to the engineering side of the spectrum. As a consequence, thecreation of the engineering programs could be accomplished through additional classes inmathematics, expansion of use of this new material in existing classes, increase in designexperiences in the curriculum, and the expansion of the capstone project experience. The need toadd significant additional new content as new classes was limited to the areas of Design forManufacture and Assembly and Machine Design. Table 1 summarizes the courses offered in thenew program. More details on the challenges of creating a program by transition will bediscussed in a later section of this paper. Page 26.393.5
oxidative stress in in vitro models of Parkinson’s disease. During her prior graduate and postdoctoral work in neurodegeneration, April mentored several undergraduate, graduate, and clinical researchers and developed new methods for imaging and tracking mitochondria from living zebrafish neurons. In her work for the EERC and Pitt-CIRTL, April Dukes collaborates on educational research projects and facilitates professional development (PD) on instructional and mentoring best practices for current and future STEM faculty. As an adjunct instructor in the Department of Neuroscience at the Univer- sity of Pittsburgh since 2009 and an instructor for CIRTL Network and Pitt-CIRTL local programming since 2016, April is
STEM fields, Engineering in Education and Access to Post-Secondary Education. From August 2006 through February 2008, she was the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs of the College of Engineering. She was Co-Pi of the NSF’s UPRM ADVANCE IT Catalyst Project awarded during 2008. From 2008-2016, she was Co-PI of the USDE’s Puerto Rico Col- lege Access Challenge Grant Project. From 2015-2018, she was the Coordinator of the UPRM College of Engineering Recruitment, Retention and Distance Engineering Education Program (R2DEEP). Currently, she is Co-PI of the project ”Recruiting, Retaining, and Engaging Academically Talented Students from Economically Disadvantaged Groups into a Pathway to Successful Engineering Careers