Bridgeport received funding fromthe National Science Foundation Hispanic Serving Institution program in 2022. The project, calledProject Achieve, aimed to foster, engage, and retain underserved and underrepresentedundergraduate men and women, with particular emphasis on Hispanic students in engineering andcomputer science majors. As a part of the project, a multi-disciplinary effort among faculty inmechanical, electrical, computer engineering, and computer science designed an undergraduatecourse, Introduction to Scientific Research, based on the evidence-based Affinity Research Groupmodel, one of the signature models in the Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions(CAHSI) Network. This 2-credit yearlong course offered undergraduate
) of sustainability, and the well-being of communities and workers involved inagriculture. One important aspect of the experiential learning project was growing peanuts andhemp with FarmBots. Growing peanuts provided a unique opportunity to not only explore theagricultural contributions of George Washington Carver, an African American scientist in the early20th century, but also helped shedding light on his remarkable achievements in the context ofsocial justice. By integrating hemp cultivation on the FarmBot platform, the investigators createdan engaging space that highlighted the potential of this crop while addressing the historical andcontemporary social challenges faced by marginalized communities. The students honed theircontent on the
Paper ID #37512Board 133: The Design, Implementation, and Lessons Learned of anAtmospheric Water Generator DeviceDr. Karim Altaii, James Madison University Dr. Altaii holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, and received his doctorate from The City Univer- sity of New York. He is a professor in the College of Integrated Science and Engineering (CISE) at James Madison University. He is a registered Professional Engineer and holds five patents in solar energy applications and irrigation system. He is the director of CISE Energy and Environmental Projects- an international summer program in Costa Rica. He is the Director of
high school biology teacher, he is now an educational research and program evaluation specialist with experience on a broad range of projects funded by NSF, US Department of Education, ONR, and NIH and with participants ranging from elementary school to higher education. Much of his work focuses on broadening participation in STEM.Dr. Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington Elizabeth Litzler, Ph.D., is the director of the University of Washington Center for Evaluation and Re- search for STEM Equity (UW CERSE) and an affiliate assistant professor of sociology. She has been at UW working on STEM Equity issues for more than 17 years. Dr. Litzler is a member of ASEE, 2020-2021 chair of the ASEE Commission on
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 and Engineering degree from The University of Toledo and both his MS and PhD degrees in computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Work in Progress: Tackling DEI Issues in the Classroom Through Interactive Historical FictionIntroductionSince its release as a video game in the 1980s, The Oregon Trail has taught and inspired
” activities is an increased sense of agency – self confidence in theability to complete projects and make change in the world [3, 4]. While there is good evidencethat agency and self-efficacy are critical for student success [5], relatively little is known aboutwhat agency looks like in maker contexts, nor how it develops over time. In this paper, weinvestigate if and how student agency develops within a high school maker program.Theoretical FrameworkSelf-efficacy is an individual’s belief in their ability to complete tasks in a given domain [6]. Arobust body of literature has shown that individuals’ self-efficacy is an important predictor oftheir likelihood of engaging, persisting, and successfully participating in many academicdomains [7], and is
c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 3D Printer from Scratch Made with e-WasteASTRACTIn this project we present our idea about building a 3D printer based on the recycled electroniccomponents. The motivations for us to work on the project are (1) 3D printing technology asnext industrial revolution has caught wide attention around the world. With the development ofthe technology, a custom part that would previously take a great deal of time and money for aprofessional manufacturer to produce can now be made much quicker at a very low cost.Particular for college engineering education, students can produce different innovative parts fortheir new designs for robots or unmanned aerial vehicles using a self-made
Definition 0 No evidence of achievement 1 Limited evidence of achievement 2 Adequate evidence of achievement 3 More-than-adequate evidence of achievement 4 Substantial evidence of achievementThere is a very good synopsis,3on the definitions of rubrics which also referred to the manyreasons as to why rubrics should be employed.4Our old rubrics as shown above lack the clarity as to what to give the scores on.The D.O.S couldbe explained as follow: for each of the outcome under consideration, the assessing faculty wouldexamine the specific evidence (test, homework, project, paper, etc.) of student work and
Paper ID #16905Integrating Ethical Considerations In DesignDr. Megan Kenny Feister, Purdue University, West Lafayette Megan is a postdoctoral researcher in EPICS at Purdue University with a Ph.D. in Organizational Commu- nication from the Brian Lamb School of Communication from Purdue University. Her research focuses on design, organizational identity, identification and socialization, team communication, innovation, and technology. She is currently working on an NSF grant examining ethical reasoning and decision-making in engineering project teams, and examining the relationship between teams and individuals in engineer
of graph theory in biology and chemistry, and developing and applying bio-math related undergraduate modules in vari- ous SENCER related projects. She has several publications in peer-reviewed journals and is the recipient of several MAA NREUP grants, Department of Homeland Security grants, a SENCER leadership fellow- ship, and several NSF and PSC-CUNY grants/awards. She also has an extensive experience of mentoring undergraduate students in various research projects.Nadia S Kennedy, New York City College of TechnologyDr. Diana Samaroo, Diana Samaroo is a Professor in the Chemistry Department at NYC College of Technology (CUNY). She has experience in curricular and program development, as well as administration as
Construction Management, and seven years as the Associate Dean of the College of Science and Technology at Geor- gia Southern University. Dr. Navaee’s main research interests are in the areas of solid mechanics and structures. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Producing FE Simulation Models for Analysis of Solid Bodies - An Honors Project Shahnam Navaee Georgia Southern UniversityAbstractIncluded in this paper is the description of a student project involving the development of finiteelement simulation models
mobile device use increase learning of identified difficultconcepts in thermal-fluid science courses as indicated by increased achievement scores?(Enhancement) and (3) What are student perceptions of using mobile devices for solving real-lifeproblems? This poster will provide an overview of the research plan and describe year 1 resultsand some preliminary research efforts based on year 2. This work is supported by the NSF:Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (RIEF) (Award#2106345).Major Project GoalsTo address the three primary research questions, achieve the project goal, and gain competency insocial science research, the PI Dr. Krishna Pakala, a faculty in a traditional engineering disciplinein a midwest university is working with the
satisfactory answer can be found. Using data from periodic nationwidecapstone surveys, combined with observation and review of capstone design literature, we thenexplore whether these concepts may be typical of all Capstone Design courses. During Fall 2022,students in a large multidisciplinary engineering capstone program were asked to completeperiodic written reflections in support of proposed concepts 1 and 2, in order to explore whetherwritten reflection may support student progress through these thresholds. Four times over thesemester, students reflected on their individual project work as part of a team, and two to threetimes over the semester, teams reflected on what they learned from early-stage prototypes. Thispaper presents our rationale for
Education, 2019 How an NSF S-STEM LEAP Scholarship Program Can Inform a New Engineering ProgramAbstractIn Fall 2014, Utah Valley University was granted a Scholarships in STEM award from theNational Science Foundation. Entitled Strengthening Outcomes for Students in Engineering andComputer Science through Leadership, Engagement, Academic Mentoring, and Preparation(LEAP), the program is now in its fifth and final year. The goal of this project is to increase thegraduation rate for students in Computer Science and Engineering at UVU, an open enrollmentuniversity, and better prepare them for continued education and/or success in the STEMworkforce by providing scholarships to academically talented students with financial need
work looks at the impact of authentic value- added capstone projects on student’s soft skills by comparing results of a multi-year collaboration survey given to multiple senior capstone teams. The observed trends suggest that projects with community impact (irrespective of size or geographic constraint) foster increased communication, participation, and ultimately collaboration.Introduction There is a worldwide push to engage and develop K-12 student interest in Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines1. Some STEM collegiate programs,such as civil and mechanical engineering, seem to have a plethora of incoming and returningstudents.Why?Buildingblocks
Dynamics Research on Undergraduate EducationAbstract The obtaining of an undergraduate degree concludes a successful student universitycareer. For many pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, the process canbe tedious and difficult. Much like an engineering design, an engineering education requiresspecific tools to see the problem from design to production. For many, the desired solution toproducing the degree is supplemented only by an introductory design class, a few hands onlaboratories that provide an introduction to a few key basic concepts, and a capstone course thatrequires the implementation of the acquired knowledge in a final design project intending tomimic the design process
Paper ID #16192STEM-Discovery – An Integrated Approach to DESIGNDr. Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech UniversityDr. Kelly B. Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University Dr Kelly Crittenden is a member of Louisiana Tech University’s Integrated STEM Education Center (ISERC), and the Harrelson Family Professor of engineering. He earned his PhD and BS in BioMedical Engineering in 2001, and 1996 respectively. Dr Crittenden’s interests lie in K-12 outreach, developing project-driven curricula, and product design. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 STEM-Discovery – An Integrated Approach to
teaching methodology of the courses is Challenge Based Instruction (CBI)because of its proven effectiveness over traditional lecturing. The course subjects developedincluded Water Science, Computer Aided Design (CAD), and Systems Modeling. All threecourses were administered to returning TexPREP fourth year students.At the beginning of each course, students were given the challenges of building a Stirling engineusing items that can be found at home, designing and constructing a solar car, and creating awater theme park for the Systems Modeling, Computer Aided Design (CAD), and Water Sciencecourses respectively. They were then guided through a series of lectures, mini projects, andassessment exercises to help them obtain the necessary knowledge to
Adapting a Freshman Manufacturing Course to Different Learning StylesIntroductionOur mechanical engineering curriculum includes a freshman course in Design ForManufacturing (DFM). This course introduces project management skills via a curriculumemploying project-based learning. These skills include product design, resource planning,process planning and cost analysis, but the primary focus is in producing a design that ismanufacturable. The most recent offering of this course gives the student an option of lab seriesin which to develop the concepts of DFM. One series uses manual machining processes and theother uses Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufacturing. Ideally each student can learnusing the method they are
, introduce amultidisciplinary project to teach the fundamental principles of engineering, and to introduce awide array of engineering disciplines within a single course.The assumption entering into this project was that core engineering concepts can be graspedthrough practice, as opposed to traditional classroom lecture, to teach students the engineeringdesign loop, intra- and intergroup collaboration and communication, design methodology, andcritical thinking skills [1]. However, the idea of learning through practice in no way eliminatesthe traditional lecture to communicate topics necessary for practicing engineering, such as staticsor basic circuit design. Therefore, the course that was developed incorporates two learningstyles: active learning
a product by the end of the lesson. Students will need to be able to determine a community need in addition to designing and creating a smaller-scale example of their solution. They will need to keep in mind who t hey are designing for; it is not for themselves! Once complete, students will present their projects in an engineering exhibit, and evaluate each other’s solutions. Looking for more inspiration? You can prompt your students to design something more specific. For example: Have your students design a shelter for victims of natural disasters or political conflict. Have your students design a library for small villages without access to this resource. The possibilities are endless! Project Checklist: What are you trying
, specifically engineering. I decided to see if there was an effect on how girls succeeded in their engineering classes given the ratio of women to men in their specific groups. For this initial project I mainly focused on the freshman engineering course since it was heavy on projects, but in the future, I hope to collect more data including higher-level classes with increased difficulty. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 The Effects of Group Size on the Experiences of First-Year Engineering Students in Mixed Gender GroupsAbstract:Recognizing the importance of collaborative learning in engineering education, this researchseeks to understand how different group
one of its engineeringdepartments by increasing the number of instructors who are women and women of color. Thispaper examines the difference in teaching and student learning outcomes when this departmentreplaced the teaching team for two courses from Caucasian men to women and women of colorwith no instructions on how to deliver the courses. It was noted that women professors drawfrom their work experiences and bring a hands-on learning and a project-based approach. Thischange was noted in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering because previouslywhen the courses were taught by men, the course delivery remained consistent with a traditionallecture-based approach. It is important to note that instructors are not given a guide on
, Competencies, and Trust Measured in Student SurveysAbstractAerospace engineering students at the Florida Institute of Technology are required to complete a3-semester capstone design project. In their junior year students propose topics, form teams, andwrite a proposal for their senior project, then as seniors they complete preliminary and detaileddesign, then fabricate and test their system. Their efforts culminate in a Student DesignShowcase, where industry participants judge the final projects. Many students identify thecapstone design project as the most significant event in their academic career. In this paper wedescribe changes made in the aerospace engineering capstone curriculum during the 2016-2017season and
perspective of a given field by: introducingfundamental engineering theory, examining historical/innovative design examples, as well asengaging students in hands-on laboratory and project activities. Students can select from any ofthe ES 0093 offerings; however, many utilize this opportunity to sample their intended major, orfor those who are undecided, to investigate one of many potential engineering options at theuniversity.The initial offering of Design of the Built Environment (hereafter “DBE”) in Fall 2015 wasintended to fill a void in the first year curriculum, as there was no structural engineering ES 0093option provided in Fall 2014 and offerings in prior years emphasized specialized topic areas ofbridge engineering or structural art. The DBE
to BIM. This research aims to answer that question through theuse of a Delphi panel comprised of AEC professionals. The panel consists of members with thefollowing qualifications: a minimum of eight years industry or academic experience or acombination of the two, a minimum of three years BIM experience, and membership in anationally recognized professional organization.This paper presents findings from a research project based on BIM skills for the constructionmanager. This paper highlight the results of a three round Delphi study that identified skills andcompetencies in the following areas related to construction management: cost, scheduling andcontrol, project administration, contract documents, and other skills that were not in
Engineering Education, Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Engineering DesignThinking, Global Context, UAEAbstract:Engineers have the ability and responsibility to design and develop solutions that can improvepeople's lives, solve pressing problems, and make the world a better place. Real-world challengesare becoming increasingly complex and global, and engineering projects often requirecollaboration between people from different cultures.Global engineering is a general engineering course required by all engineering students. Thecourse focuses on designing and developing engineering solutions to real-world problems in aglobal context. In spring 2024, the course was offered in an innovative way, with a lecture-basedpart and a hands-on laboratory part. The
with little to noprior data science, computing, or math background. Courses use both synchronous andasynchronous delivery methods to maximize learner flexibility while providing opportunities toengage in real time with instructors and peers. All courses emphasize projects to provideopportunities for learners to apply courses concepts to real-world problems. A terminal 2-semester capstone course incorporates all three disciplines into a final culminating team project.This paper will focus on the conceptualization of the computer science (CS) portion of thecurriculum. As an applied master’s program, much of the CS curriculum takes inspiration fromindustry frameworks such as CRISP-DM and Agile project management to contextualizeconcepts. The
Education, 2024 Enabling K-14 Educators in Developing and Deploying Advanced Manufacturing CurriculaAbstractManufacturing is undergoing rapid changes due to the demands of product complexity and variety,and therefore factories are demanded to become smarter and more efficient. This transformationis known as advanced manufacturing and will require a new generation of skilled employees. Thereis a huge lack of qualified personnel in advanced manufacturing stemming from a lack of studentinterest compounded with a lack of experienced teachers who usually motivate students. Thispaper describes the findings of an NSF RET project at an US university that successfully addressesthe common need to produce STEM graduates in the
collaborating with the University of ColoradoDenver (UCD) and Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in the UrbanSTEM Collaboratory project since 2018. This NSF-funded project supports academically talentedstudents with demonstrated financial need from the colleges/schools of engineering at the threeinstitutions. The main goals of this project are increasing the recruitment, retention, success, andgraduation rates of students and implementing strategies contributing to student academic success,development of STEM identity, and workforce readiness.In this project, the UofM has supported more than 50 engineering and mathematics students sincethe academic year 2019-2020. This paper presents participation data, outcomes, and impacts