biomedical engineering design course,comprised of junior and senior biomedical engineers. The students underwent a 3-day prototypingworkshop to develop a low-fidelity upper extremity prosthetic hand with the ability to grip, grasp orarticulate using a five-digit design or prehensor hook [9. 10]. The device needed to be controlled by a body-powered harness to open/close the device using movement by the contralateral side tethered with a cable.Senior Biomedical Engineering Capstone (BME 437) – Medical Device: In this 3-hour workshop,students had to develop a limited functional prototype of their capstone design project. Senior biomedicalengineering students spent 10 weeks researching and developing engineering design ideas following theFDA’s waterfall
militarism inengineering culture, as well as the material reliance of engineers on the military industrialcomplex for employment that Riley details in Engineering and Social Justice [11]. Forengineering majors, most companies at our career fairs and sponsors of capstone projects weredefense contractors. I personally got placed in capstone projects that were for defensecontractors, interned at a large defense contractor in my last summer, and worked there as amechanical engineer for a year before going to grad school. It really felt like all my options foremployment were defense-related in some way, and all the experiences I gained in my programas a mechanical-focused engineering major was geared towards the defense industry. I actuallytried for a
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] D. K. Sobek and V. K. Jain, “Two instruments for assessing design outcomes of capstone projects,” in Proceeding of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, 2004, pp. 1–13.[47] C. J. Atman, O. Eris, J. McDonnell, M. E. Cardella, and J. L. Borgford-Parnell, “Engineering Design Education,” in Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research, A. Johri and B. M. Olds, Eds. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2014, pp. 201–226.[48] A. Godwin, “The development of a measure of engineering identity,” in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2016.[49] A. Godwin and W. Lee, “A Cross-sectional Study of Engineering Identity During Undergraduate
onlyunderstand how systems work but also articulate or apply principles in new contexts. The QKDlab, for instance, prompted students to abstract concepts about photon polarization,measurement, and error detection into a functional mental model of quantum-securedcommunication. Similarly, the poster project required students to generalize learning acrossmodules into novel applications, promoting higher-order thinking and deeper conceptualmastery. Finally, students engaged in Active Experimentation through the design andimplementation of their own research projects, an essential capstone that allowed them to testand apply their ideas independently. For many participants, this was their first opportunity toengage in self-directed research using advanced lab
Paper ID #40330Board 140: Work in Progress: Exploring Innovation Self-Efficacy inNeurodiverse Engineering StudentsDr. Azadeh Bolhari P.E., University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Bolhari is a professor of environmental engineering in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ar- chitectural Engineering (CEAE) at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her teaching focuses on fate and transport of contaminants, capstone design and aqueous chemistry. Dr. Bolhari is passionate about broad- ening participation in engineering through community-based participatory action research. Her research interests explore the boundaries of
around in a circle to answer the question. If you don’t want to answer a question, feel freeto pass. The audio is being recorded for transcription purposes but will not be shared publicly. Ifyou’re more comfortable chiming in via chat, go for it, nod your head, add thumbs up.Guiding Questions: 1. What is your program (major, minor concentration), and why did you choose it? [Round Robin] 2. What makes a good learning experience for you? 3. What are some strategies you use to balance coursework and life? 4. For those of you who've completed a capstone project and/or a research paper, can you talk a little bit about the preparation you received that was most helpful and what you wish you knew before you started
Dr. Beyerlein has taught at the University of Idaho for the last 34 years. He is a former department chair and collaborates the college of engineering introduction to engineering course, the inter-disciplinary capstone design course, and the FE review course. Dr. Beyerlein has been active in research projects involving engine testing, engine heat release modeling, design of curricula for active learning, design pedagogy, and assessment of professional skills.Mr. JJ Petersen, University of Idaho American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Transforming Introductory Engineering Courses to Match GenZ Learning
was an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, where she was co-director of the interdisciplinary engineering education research Collaborative Lounge for Un- derstanding Society and Technology through Educational Research (CLUSTER). In her research, she is interested in understanding how engineering students develop their professional identity, the role of emo- tion in student learning, and synergistic learning. A recent research project uncovers the narratives of exemplary engineering faculty who have successfully transitioned to student-centered teaching strategies. She co-designed the environmental engineering synthesis and design studios and the design spine for the mechanical engineering program at
diverse needs of society globally.DEI Statements in Senior Design Projects:The requirement for DEI statements in senior design projects at UIC's Chemical EngineeringDepartment is a significant educational innovation. These statements require students to considerand articulate the societal, cultural, and ethical implications of their engineering solutions. Byintegrating DEI considerations into the capstone projects, students are encouraged to thinkcritically about the broader impact of their work, fostering a mindset that values diversity andinclusivity. This integration ensures that students are not only capable engineers but alsoconscientious contributors to society who understand the importance of their work in variouscultural and societal
, the better. Previous research surrounding the engineering readiness gap has covered topics such asactive, collaborative, and project-based learning in which students are expected to solve anengineering problem while working in teams. The traditional coursework in an engineeringundergraduate degree plan teaches technical and core classes in a sequence while laterintroducing capstone projects that combine the technical and professional skillsets needed todevelop an industry-sponsored project during the senior year. The proficiency of concepts suchas teamwork, communication, project management, and professionalism are expected to be usedin senior-level engineering design classes but may not have been emphasized through thetraditional
capstone designcourses starting in 2016. No other concern, weakness or deficiency was raised about thedepartment ABET assessment in the 2015 ABET review. When the 2021 ABET reviewoccurred, a weakness was assigned for our program in Criterion 4: continuous improvement.The weakness was attributable to (a) faculty not assessing all elements of certain studentoutcomes (SOs), (b) inconsistency in which aspect of SOs were assessed by different instructorsteaching two different sections of the same course, and (c) faculty averaging their assessmentscores in an ad-hoc manner. ABET determined that the department assessment results did notrepresent a systematic assessment process that was applied in a consistent manner throughout theprogram.The new
working in a marketing research firm. Practicumexperiences also allow students to design and develop a project in which they applyknowledge and develop skills such as a doctoral student preparing the components of anonline course. Service Learning Experiences are distinguished by being mutually beneficial for bothstudent and community. Service learning is growing rapidly and is considered a part ofexperiential education by its very nature of learning, performing a job within the community,and serious reflection by the student. Service learning involves solving some of society'sissues; such as, homelessness, poverty, lack of quality education, pollution, etc. One of thegoals of service learning is to help students become aware of these issues
betweenintention, participation, and skills (e.g., leadership, creative thinking)11–16 or investigate theimpact of entrepreneurship education on student outcomes (e.g., retention)17–19. However, withnotable exceptions20,21, these studies do not consider students’ socio-demographic characteristicsto evaluate or assess programs. Much can be gained by considering socio-demographic characteristics, as numerousempirical studies in higher education show that these characteristics, such as gender, race, andpre-college academic preparation affect students’ college experience22. A notable exception isDuval-Couetil et al’s. (2012)20 multi-institutional study of engineering capstone courses. Duval-Couetil et al. (2012)20 found that while engineering major
begin their PhD training and is a hallmark of our commitment to our early engagementstrategy.During Impact Week, we collaborate with key partners across the university to jump start studentsuccess in each of the Impact Training key areas. We collaborate with our university’s Center forScience Communication Research to build elements of storytelling in science communication.We also partner with our Lundquist College of Business to infuse innovation andentrepreneurship training, with a focus on assessing societal needs and understanding keyconcepts such as market pull vs technology push [9]. We translate these fundamental conceptstowards the process of designing research projects that can lead to transformative discoveriesthat have high potential
Research, 1979) and the development of more recentethical norms, this research project has been reviewed and processed by the author’s institutionalreview board (IRB). The author’s plan for this research is to utilize a mixed methods surveyapproach. Survey research has a long history in the realm of human subject research and has arelatively mature methodology associated with it (see, e.g., Sapsford, 2007). Mixed methods research involves both qualitative and quantitative data collection andanalysis (Creswell & Plano Clark, 2018). The use of quantitative data analysis in engineeringwork is long and uncontroversial given engineering’s historical commitment to philosophicalprinciples of post-positivism. More noteworthy is the use of
published 16 papers in peer-reviewed journals, 28 papers in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, and given 12 technical presentations on various topics including: additive manufacturing, mechatronics, biomechan- ics, and engineering education. He currently teaches the Engineered Systems In Society, Mechanical Engineering Professional Practice, and Capstone Design I and II courses.Dr. Priya T Goeser, Georgia Southern University Dr. Priya T. Goeser is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Southern University - Armstrong Campus in Savannah. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware. Her current research interests ©American Society
6REFERENCES[1] D. H Schunk, and Frank Pajares. "The development of academic self-efficacy." In Development of achievement motivation, pp. 15-31. Academic Press, 2002.[2] K. Alfano,(2018, June), “A Case Study of Community College Transfer and Success in a 2+2 Program,” 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah. [Online] Available: ASEE Publications, https://peer.asee.org/29979. [Accessed December 17th, 2020].[3] D. Perez, & J.Gibson, and R. M. Lynch, “Utilizing A Capstone Project As A Catalyst For Reengineering, Recruitment And Retention,” 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, June 2006. [Online]. Available: ASEE Publications. https://peer.asee.org
industries. During his 16 years as a Senior Researcher at General Motors’ Global Research and Development Center, Mr. Donndelinger served as Principal Investigator on 18 industry-university collaborative projects focusing primarily on conducting interdisciplinary design feasibility assessments across the engineering, market- ing, finance and manufacturing domains. Prior to this, he held positions in New Product Development at Ford Motor Company and Onsrud Cutter. He currently serves as lead instructor for the Baylor En- gineering Capstone Design program and teaches additional courses in the areas of Engineering Design, Technology Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development. Mr. Donndelinger has published three book
skills in their schooling and future positions. Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 2016, pp. 757-760. [15] Zheng, G., Zhang, C., & Li, L. “Practicing and evaluating soft skills in IT capstone projects”, In Proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference on Information Technology Education September, 2015, ACKNOWLEDGMENT ,pp. 109-113.The authors would like to acknowledge the students that [16] Fisher, D. R., & Bagiati, A
thesis project. In addition, senior-level engineering students were required to complete ateam-oriented, design focused capstone project as well as an individual based, research focusedproject in order to graduate. Both of which were evaluated by the departmental staff. The scope,rigor, and quality of such projects appeared to be similar to those found in the U.S., which wasencouraging. However, the lack of staff with academic credentials made this problematic as thenumber of available project supervisors was so limited to adequately mentor approximately 20master level and 30 undergraduate students within the department. As a consequence, the authorspent considerable time during the year assisting students in formulating appropriate
, dispositions, and worldviews. His dissertation focuses on conceptualizations, the importance of, and methods to teach empathy to engineering students. He is currently the Education Di- rector for Engineers for a Sustainable World, an assistant editor for Engineering Studies, and a member of the ASEE Committee on Sustainability, Subcommittee on Formal Education.Ms. Sarah Aileen Brownell, Rochester Institute of Technology Sarah Brownell is a Lecturer in Design Development and Manufacturing for the Kate Gleason College of Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology. She works extensively with students in the mul- tidisciplinary engineering capstone design course and other project based elective courses, incorporating
Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of introductory materials engineering, polymers and composites, and capstone design. His research interests include evaluating conceptual knowledge, mis- conceptions and technologies to promote conceptual change. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory and a Chemistry Concept Inventory for assessing conceptual knowledge and change for intro- ductory materials science and chemistry classes. He is currently conducting research on NSF projects in two areas. One is studying how strategies of engagement and feedback with support from internet tools and resources affect conceptual change and associated impact on students’ attitude
of The Pledge of the Computing Professional, an organization dedicated to the promotion of ethics in the computing professions. Estell is Professor of Computer Engineering and Computer Science at Ohio Northern University, where he currently teaches first-year programming and user interface design courses, and serves on the college’s Capstone Design Committee. Much of his research involves design education pedagogy, including for- mative assessment of client-student interactions, modeling sources of engineering design constraints, and applying the entrepreneurial mindset to first-year programming projects through student engagement in educational software development. Estell earned his BS in Computer Science
. Nguyen is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is a founding member of the Environmental and Socially Responsible Engineering (ESRE) group who work to integrate and track conscientious engineering aspects throughout the undergraduate educational experience across the college. His efforts include formally integrating sustainability design requirements into the mechanical engineering capstone projects, introducing non-profit partnerships related to designs for persons with disabilities, and founding the Social/Environmental Design Impact Award. He manages several outreach and diversity efforts including the large-scale Get Out And Learn (GOAL) engineering kit program that reaches thousands
are invited to stay on campus for the live filming of the InVenture Prize, andsometimes K-12 students are featured in the broadcast. In addition, some schools come foradditional field trips to see the Capstone Expo for senior design projects. For more details on theIC offerings, see Moore et al., 201710.MethodsResearch Design: This research utilizes a mixed methods approach employing both qualitativeand quantitative sources (i.e., surveys, interviews, and a focus group) to determine the nature ofteachers’ experiences with InVenture Challenge and teachers’ perceptions of the program’simpact on students.Participants: This study is being conducted with teachers who implemented the InVentureChallenge (IC) in their schools during the 2015-2016
courses'competitive nature.Engagement is one of the main factors that can be used to predict academic success. An engagedstudent is more likely to have short-term goals such as an intention to participate in an internshipprogram or long-term goals such as intentions to pursue graduate studies or move into the technicalworkforce. Tutoring sessions, field trips, and research projects have been introduced to theundergraduate engineering student's curriculum ostensibly to increase engagement. Peerdiscussions in undergraduate courses have helped develop the personal and social skills to thrivein an engineering major. Peer discussions seem to enhance student learning compared with coursesthat do not allow peer discussions [2]. Capstone projects serve as a great
that enables and enhances personalintrospection and contemplation leads to the realization of our inextricable connection to eachother, opening the heart and mind to true community, deeper insight, sustainable living, and amore just society.”The approach is implemented in a senior level capstone design two course sequence which isheld concurrently with a course in engineering ethics. Projects undertaken by student designteams are primarily suggested by members of local and regional non-profit and not for profitagencies that focus on meeting the needs of residents with various physical, mental andemotional challenges. The engineering ethics is course is held during the fall semester while thecapstone design course sequence begins in the fall
are courses on micro-phenomena; the findings fromtransport phenomena are then used to justify principles of design and operation of macro-phenomena such as reactors, distillation columns, absorbers/adsorbers, filters of various types,and mixers. Generally missing from these macro-phenomena courses is any discussion of theinstruments, valves, feedback controllers and sequential logic needed to operate these units. Thefinal capstone macro-phenomena course, usually called “Process Design” or “Plant Design”,requires the students to tie together many unit operations to create a full process, which ismodelled, sized, and costed. This course has little time to discuss how the simultaneousoperation of many unit operations is to be coordinated by a
educating and developing engineers, teachers (future faculty), and the community at all levels (k12, undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and internationally). A few of these key areas include engineering identity and mindsets, global competencies, failure culture, first year experiences in engineering, capstone design thinking, integrating service and authentic learning into the engineering classroom, implementing new instructional methodologies, and design optimization using traditional and non-traditional manufacturing. She seeks to identify best practices and develop assessments methods that assist in optimizing computing and engineering learning. Dr. Gurganus was one the inaugural award winners of the Diane M. Lee