licenses. Taylor holds a BS in Biology with Chemistry minor, MS in Science Education, and Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction.Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University Carolyn Plumb is the Director of Educational Innovation and Strategic Projects in the College of Engineering at Montana State University. She works on various curriculum and instruction projects including instructional development for faculty and graduate students. She also serves as the college’s assessment and evaluation expert, currently evaluating the success of various programs and projects, including the Designing Our Community program, the Providing Resources for Engineering Preparedness program (funded by the U.S
agencies, such as the National Science Foundation and Department of Education, with a role in supporting K–12 STEM education should fund research on topics relevant to the professional development of practicing and the education of prospective K–12 teachers of engineering. To the extent practicable, the efforts should take advantage of methods, such as design research, that encourage collaboration with stakeholders and existing reform efforts. Pressing issues include: • Describe the subject-matter content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge required for high-quality K–12 engineering education and how this knowledge varies across grade levels. • Describe pedagogical
at the University of Louisville. Her research interests include recruitment and retention programming for females and under-represented minorities as well as work with first and second year engineering students.Constance Slaboch, University of Notre Dame Ms. Slaboch is a first year mechanical engineering graduate student at the University of Notre Dame. Her research involves the wear and friction of bovine cartilage.Rebecca Ladewski, University of Notre Dame Page 13.977.1 Ms. Ladewski graduated in 2007 from the University of Notre Dame with degrees in philosophy and chemical engineering. She
through pre-class interaction with course materials whileuncovering hidden thought processes to guide the design of skill-focused in-class activities.Implementation of pre-class pedagogical approaches such as pre-class quizzes and exercises,flipped classrooms, and just-in-time teaching (JiTT) demonstrate positive impacts on studentperformance, student engagement, conceptual understanding, and long-term retention [1]-[4].Grounded in cognitive load and constructivist learning theories, these approaches break downcomplex topics into smaller, manageable ‘chunks’ while providing a contextualized foundationfor learning [5]-[6]. Reduced cognitive load minimizes stress on students and generates apositive environment for student participation on topics
of class, the topic of diversity was introduced and a whole class discussion ondiversity in the engineering classroom is facilitated. Throughout the semester, diversity wasrevisited in teaming assignments, roles, and engineering design scenarios. A key learningobjective of the courses was contributing effectively to team products and discussions. As apart of working in teams, students were expected to take on alternative perspectives inlistening, working, and communicating effectively with one another. These approaches areconsistent with best practices outlined in prior research and highlighted by Tonso18.Data CollectedThroughout the Fall 2015 semester, we collected quantitative survey data (pre and post) as wellas conducted three
bias, and links to research papers ontopics of diversity, equity, and inclusion. BiasBusters @ CMU engages faculty, staff, and students about issues of bias, diversity, and inclusionthrough sessions that include role playing. Role playing allows participants to practice ways in which theycan act as allies in different real-life scenarios. Similarly, Bias Busters at UC Berkeley aims to addressimplicit bias issues in their engineering community. The group is run by graduate students and organizesworkshops, reading groups, movie nights, seminar series, and certification for DEI leaders. Other academic institutions list DEI Student Ambassadors programs. Most often, such groups areassociated with the university’s DEI office rather than with a
appropriate knowledge of first principles of biologicalsciences? Finally, what role will introductory courses in biology play in future engineeringcurricula?A new course for a new era.At the University of Cincinnati, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and theauthor are developing a course currently entitled, “Molecular Methods in EnvironmentalEngineering.” The objective of the course is to teach limited fundamentals of molecular biologyin the context of quantitative engineering design and practice. The course was offered for thefirst time in the Spring of 2001 with an enrollment of fifteen graduate students from the Programof Environmental Engineering and Science of the Department of Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering. The course
' diverseinterests, complicated enough to require design, and yet could be conducted by students with noengineering experience. It was decided that the best solution was to have two robotic projectsplus a few labs at the start of the semester that directly supported the projects. The first projectwas a semi-autonomous land vehicle that could navigate the two-dimensional course depicted inFigure 1 with a typical student design shown in Figure 2. This project allowed the students to Page 10.816.3become proficient with the Mindstorms® programming interface and provided experience withthe unpredictability of the real-world, particularly the impact of battery
. The Bias Busters team is evaluating what makes the most sense for each workshop as we continue to advance the initiative. • Are administrators being exposed to the content? Do they have any interest in attending to ensure they are up to date on inclusive practices?Yes, department chairs, research center directors and leadership teams, and other administrators have been exposed to the Bias Busting workshop and many have brought the workshop into their programs. It is not consistent across all audiences and not currently a mandate from the dean to participate. Participation continues to be grassroots. 5TriciaThe workshop series expanded
. The scarcity ofemergency health care for non-COVID related illness also adds to the stress experienced bystudents. Any similar symptoms to COVID-19 experienced by individuals has been found to causesevere anxiety and fear among students.The lack of access to Laboratory test equipment has had the greatest impact in engineering andengineering technology courses, many of which have a laboratory component. Simulationexercises have mostly been used to address this need, but students have complained that theseexercises do not have the same feel as training of actual laboratory test equipment. The gradualreopening of campus facilities with strict Covid policies in place has helped some to alleviate thisproblem.IV. Capstone Design Project Issues with
Shri Govindram Sekseria Institute of Technology and Sciences, Indore, M.P., India in 2006. After graduation, he warked for Tata Consultancy Services, India as a Web applications developer. Currently, he is a PhD student in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems at Drexel University with a concentration in Neuroengineering. He is a research assistant in the School of Technology and Professional Studies working on the NSF grant titled “Development of the Laboratory-Based Course in Lean Six Sigma Nanomanufacturing”.James Hagarman, Drexel University Page 15.422.1 Dr
challenge of representing the transformational learning that occurswhen students participate in high impact practices such as project-based, multi-disciplinaryactivities, or first year experiences. This paper illustrates the context and components of one suchmulti-disciplinary, first year experience called SUSTAIN SLO, at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, anddescribes the use of qualitative narrative analysis done to gain insight into learning outcomesbeyond typical institutional measures like retention and grades. To research these lessquantifiable outcomes, 22 students were interviewed one year after their experience in SUSTAINSLO. A team of one faculty member, a recent graduate, and four undergraduate students usedqualitative analysis techniques to see
212 – Transport Phenomena ResilienceEGR 311 – Controls and Instrumentation Creativity, Curiosity, Intellectual Humility Practical Wisdom, Intellectual Humility,EGR 312 – Computational Modeling Curiosity, CreativityEGR 313 – Capstone Design I PurposeEGR 315 – Capstone Design II Empathy, Courage, TeamworkIV. MethodsThe original rationale for this study was to gather student feedback for internal learning andcontinuous improvement, such as to inform curricular and pedagogical revisions. This wasimportant because we observed a lack of student engagement with the explicitly developedcharacter modules, consistent with the
water damage, as moisture cannot move equally throughout both materials. Theeffects of this water intrusion include spalling, stains, efflorescence, algae growth, and a decreasein insulating properties. The best way to continue preservation is to block moisture from enteringthe brick using a water repelling penetrant. This research will compare the most commonly usedpenetrants on low-fire brick and determine which product is best for preservation. Waterrepelling abilities as well as water vapor permeability will be tested using: Rilem tubes, afreeze/thaw chamber, and the ASTM water vapor permeability test. The penetrants being testedare: siloxane and room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone.Background Antique brick made circa 1500 BC – 1900
. Previous research supports science self-efficacy asbeing positively associated with achieving science literacy (Bryan, Glynn, & Kittleson, 2011)and science achievement (Britner & Pajares, 2001). This study examines if exposing students toyoung model “engineering experts” would impact middle schoolers’ science self-efficacy. If so,the motivation for k-12 teachers to invite engineers into their classroom is two fold. It increasesstudents’ awareness of engineering careers as well as increases student’s achievement in science.But would such a short intervention have an impact? Students were surveyed at the beginningand end of a one day event at Washington State University, which included “engineering experts”who interacted with the students in
challenges: education, awareness, appreciation, accessibility,interpretation, application, and logistics. Participant responses highlight five reasons technicalstandards education is important: safety/best practice, practical application, expectations of theprofession, employment and business, and foundation/career development.IntroductionThe development, use, and education of technical standards have blossomed in the past fewdecades. While these documents bring great order and structure to the engineering field andbeyond, major challenges persist for users, educators, and students.In general, technical standards are agreed-upon procedures, tests, and protocols established in awritten format through consensus among a group of interested and expert
several other organizations for a total of more than $2 million. His current research interest focuses on rural community engagement for transportation projects, road user cost, sustainable design and construction for knowledge based decision making, and engineering technology education. He also con- tributed to data analysis methods and cost effective practices of highway construction quality assurance program.Dr. Uddin is a proponent of project based learning and developed innovative teaching strategies to engage his students in solving a real-world problems and prepare them with skills and knowledge that industry requires. Dr. Uddin is a member of ASEE, ASCE, TRB and CRC. Dr. Uddin is active with ASEE engineering
satellites. The team was also highly successful in using thealliance with the ESET program’s MISL. The partnership project to win a number of contests including: Bestencompasses applied research, educational, and STEM Capstone Project for the TAMU College of Engineeringoutreach activities. Showcase, Best New Business Idea in the TAMU Mays One of the more significant applied research School of Business Ideas Challenge, and First Place inprojects that demonstrates the impact of such a public- Texas Instruments International Innovation Challenge.private-academic partnership was Strata-1. The NASA- Both the Strata-1 applied research project and the
X X X X X X X X X Senior Exit Interviews/Alumni Surveys X X X X X X Student Portfolios X X X X X X X X X X X (a) apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) design and conduct experiments and interpret data (c) design a system, component, or process (d) function on multi-disciplinary teams (e) identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) understand their professional and ethical responsibilities (g) communicate effectively (h) understand the broad impact of engineering solutions (i) recognize the need for life-long learning (j) understand contemporary issues (k) use techniques
Paper ID #19707Early Predicting of Student Struggles Using Body LanguageMr. Matthew L Dering, Penn State University Matthew Dering is a PhD student at Penn State University studying computer vision and deep learning.Dr. Conrad Tucker, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Tucker holds a joint appointment as Assistant Professor in Engineering Design and Industrial En- gineering at The Pennsylvania State University. He is also affiliate faculty in Computer Science and Engineering. He teaches Introduction to Engineering Design (EDSGN 100) at the undergraduate level and developed and taught a graduate-level course
construction experience while working in the construction industry for different capacities, both in the office and the field. Mr. ElZomor worked as a Project Manager for several years and delivered complex projects, one of which was an iconic $150 million office park. Not only is Mohamed a specialist in the construction field, but also with extensive research within the advanced educational pedagogies, energy, and environmental disciplines. Mr. ElZomor developed an index to define small infrastructure projects’ scope and associated risk. The overall goal of ElZomor’s work is to leverage the integration of energy efficiency measures into construction, building design and operation processes for societal good.Prof. Kristen
received a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, and M.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees in biomedical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. After completing her graduate work, Kay C joined the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She later joined the faculty at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She served as the founding Director of the Rose-Hulman Center for the Practice and Scholarship of Education, and is currently the Associate Dean of Learning & Technology as well as a founding member of the team that annually delivers Rose-Hulman’s ’Making Academic Change Happen’ workshop. Kay C has received a number of awards for teaching
agedparticipants and the impact FLL has on participant’s perceptions of pursuing higher education inthe field of engineering.In the competitive workplace of the world today, it is imperative to have more competentengineering graduates from our Institutions of Higher Ed. The current approach taken for gettingyoung students excited about engineering is not effective enough. Young students are asked“What do you want to be when you grow up?” but often do not know much about their options—not until high school or college are jobs discussed with detail. What if kids could experiencefirsthand what a career-field might entail, even before middle school? By practicing skills ofteamwork, open ended problem solving and critical thinking in a fun and
primarily teachinginstitution of higher education – will require learning about pedagogical methods. Engineering,however, continues to be a field where research is the main focus among graduate studentsincluding an emphasis on recognition, performance, and competence [3], leaving aside theimportance of being a an effective educator. Addressing the impact on the cultures ofengineering, including the prevalence of deficit ideologies in engineering, on how futureeducators see themselves and how they see their own students is important for theimplementation of better teaching practices.In this work in progress, we seek to demonstrate how deficit ideologies manifest in the responsesof engineering graduate students as they receive professional
model are illustrated in the minicase discussed in a later section of this article. Ways to tailor these results to EngineeringManagement education are suggested below.Implications for Engineering Management EducationShould Sustainability become an independent field or could Systems Engineering andEngineering Management become the integrating factors that achieve the overarchingsustainability objective? Recognizing that sustainability resources are trending in an acceleratedupward direction, graduate education and applied research programs may be encouraged toincrease emphasis here. Although positive in nature, such a change would be disruptive andnon-linear in nature. When viewed through a Performance Excellence lens, this challenge maybecome
on: Who are the new students The implications of ever increasing college costs The impact of increasing debt loads Moving back home after graduation and its implications – Postponing marriage – Postponing the buying of homes, cars and other material possessions Educational and income implications of having children later in life How do we make program/cost changes to our offerings to remain competitiveWho Are the Students?To better understand how best and who is best to teach today’s college student, the personality Page 26.1559.2and essence of the student needs to be better understood.In a recent book
interaction at various levels was analysed andspecific examples for how such an approach improved the development process presented. Thestudy concluded that students were intellectually stimulated by the module design, enhancing theoverall teaching and learning process.Naufalin et al. (2016) concluded that experiential learning is an effective model to improvestudents’ soft skills in the subject of entrepreneurship. The study showed that it increased thedimension of confidence by 52.1%, result-oriented by 22.9%, being courageous to take risks by10.4%, leadership by 12.5%, originality by 10.4%, and future-oriented by 18.8%. Coker et al.(2017) conducted a 5-year study of graduating seniors (n=2,058) to evaluate the impacts ofexperiential learning depth
is focused on supporting the 21st century student demographic he continues to innovate and research on how we can design new methods of learning to educate both our students and communities on how STEM and STEAM make up a large part of that vision and our future.Mr. Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas - El Paso Pedro worked in the manufacturing industry as a Quality Control Engineer for some years before acquir- ing his current position as an Instructional Technologist at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). For over ten years in this role, he has worked with a team of managers that oversee various learning environ- ments and systems in the Academic Technologies Department at UTEP. He leads a group of
Video Network: A Practical Guide to Teleconferencing and Distance Education,” Bismarck - North Dakota University System, ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 348 945.16. Viechnicki, K., S. Brenner, W. Singleton, B. Beach, C. Sexton, and M. Flemister, 1995, “The Appalachian Distance Learning Project: A Qualitative Evaluation Model,” Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators.17. Wolcott, L.L., 1993, “Faculty Planning for Distance Teaching,” American Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 26-36.SUSAN L. MURRAYDr. Murray currently serves as an Associate Professor of Engineering Management at the University ofMissouri – Rolla. Her research interests include engineering education, work design
Paper ID #27789Active Learning in an Introductory Materials Science CourseDr. Lessa Grunenfelder, University of Southern California Lessa Grunenfelder has a BS in astronautical engineering and a MS and PhD in materials science, all from the University of Southern California. In 2015 she joined the USC Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science as teaching faculty. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses on material properties, processing, selection, and design. She is passionate about sharing her love of materials science with students through curriculum that combines fundamental