interest, personality, and work ethic ofstudents from the past semester’s first offering of the Renewable Energy course. TheExperimental Mechanics course allows for student self-selected teams of three; therefore the Page 25.153.4remaining two team members were left to the students to decide upon after a basic projectabstract was provided. Once the team formed, a meeting with the team and faculty advisor wasarranged to discuss project background, available equipment, and desired outcome. Referencesincluding a fuel cell technical background website8 as well as a current news link discussing fuelcells for future home electrical power generation9
goes unnoticed. Every ‘thing’,including machine parts, consumer products, architecture, any artifact that involves solid or fluid mechanics,has undergone some sort of design process. Good design encompass many aspects, from simple functionality(will it do the job) to structural integrity, manufacturability, cost, material selection, history, environmentalimpact, sustainability, aesthetics, ergonomics, ethics and safety. Design is central to engineering, and awarenessof the multiple, competing criteria that govern the final results of a design process is essential to engineeringcompetence. Based on results from an informal exit survey from FV, PD was initially designed to increaseawareness of, and appreciation for, all aspects of design. The
, 77, 81-112.2. Sadler, R. (1989). Formative assessment and the design of instructional systems. Instructional Science, 18, 119- 144.3. Carless, D., Slater, D., Yang, M., & Lam, J. (2010). Developing sustainable feedback practices, Studies in Higher Education, 36(4), 395-407.4. National Academy of Engineering. (2004). The engineering of 2020: Visions of engineering in the new century, Washington, DC: The National Academic Press.5. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. IEEE Policies, Section 7 – Professional Activities (Part A – IEEE Policies), 7.8 Code of Ethics. Retrieved from http://www.ieee.org/about/corporate/governance/p7-8.html.6. McCarthy, A. M., & Garavan, T. N. (2001). 360* feedback
the low-mid range of the scale (levels 1-Knowledge, 2- Comprehension, and 3- Application) designated as an appropriate level for thebachelor’s degree for most outcomes. However, students graduating with a bachelor’s degreeare expected to achieve level 4 (Analysis) for mechanics, experiments, design, breadth in civilengineering areas, communication, and professional and ethical responsibility and level 5(Synthesis) for design.1The University of Memphis (UM) is a learner-centered metropolitan research universitycommitted to providing high quality educational experiences while pursuing new knowledgethrough research, artistic expression, and interdisciplinary and engaged scholarship. The UMDepartment of Civil Engineering currently has 10 full
confronted with the need for probabilistic reasoning in upper division lab courses where they need to make conclusions from measured data which are always probabilistic. Propositional reasoning. This is the classic application of Aristotelian logical statements and Venn diagrams. This type of reasoning rarely shows up in homework type problems, but often can be found in general conversations about personal choices and ethical issues. The lack of propositional reasoning shows up in students being unable to construct logical discussions or essays to reach a supportable conclusion. However, a lack of propositional reasoning skills can be easily found whenever students have to explain why they chose
efforts areconcentrated on providing support, career preparation and augmenting the professional skills,competencies and capacities of graduate women in STEM. This last area of emphasis reflects theABET engineering accreditation criteria which includes not just technical skills but sixprofessional skills essential to educating future engineers.xvi These skills includedcommunication, teamwork, ethics and professionalism, engineering in a societal/global context,life-long learning and knowledge of contemporary issues (awareness skills). Higher educationstudies have shown that the way that graduate students are socialized into their graduate programand supported does make a difference. This process of socialization is influenced by departmentclimate
______ MECH 3751 Stress 1 3 ______ MECH 3725 Heat Transfer 3 ______ MECH 3751L Stress Lab (WI) 1 ______ MECH 3762 Machine Design 3 ______ ECEN 2632 Circuit 1 3 ______ MECH 3762L Mach Des Lab (OI) 1 ______ PHIL 2625 Prof Ethics (GER, PS) 3 ______ ISEN 3710 Engr Statistics * 3 ______ 16 GER Elective ( AL)2, 3 3 ______ 174th Year
sustainability draws from others mentioned in the literature4-6 and illustrates the application of engineering techniques in solving real-world problems by Page 25.1161.2holistically approaching the situation from five vectors of success: energy, environment,education, economics and ethics. Each of these concepts individually addresses specific aspectsof sustainability, shaped by the confluence of the ideals of people, planet, and prosperity.Moreover, it is through the multi-leveled application of the vectors of success that the studentshave developed the means to
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, electronics, mathematics, economics, history, programming, written and oralcommunication, ethics, chemistry, thermodynamics, music, art history, biology, and more. Asthey’ve moved from brain storming to their final presentation they learn instinctively that newlyacquired skill sets will get them closer to that goal of taking an idea and moving from “start topart”. Adding other fun elements like design to course activities is meant to impress upon studentsthat their chosen career path in engineering will be personally very satisfying.Proverbs During the middle and end of the academic session, a review of web site log files revealsthat there is a predictable increase in students browsing through the numerous pages ofmemorable quotes and proverbs
includesubstantial design components. These begin with a freshman Introduction to MechanicalEngineering course. Students study a range of topics in this course, including survival skills(using library and internet resources, email, ethics, team skills, etc.); the engineering designprocess; engineering graphics, drawings, and solid modeling; the role of engineering analysis;and others. The topics in this course are integrated with a reverse engineering experience wherestudent teams choose a mechanical toy or other device (e.g., a mechanical clock), predict howthe device works, dissect it, analyze the functionality and simple physical principles, predict how
learning style strengths improves their achievement, self- esteem, and attitude toward learning.11) Every individual is entitled to counseling and instruction that responds to his/her style of learning.12) A viable learning style model must be grounded in theoretical and applied research, periodically evaluated, and adapted to reflect the developing knowledge base.13) Implementation of learning style practices must adhere to accepted standards of ethics. (p. 1)Assessing an individual’s learning style is vital to the teaching and learning process. Aneffective match between a student’s style and a teacher’s style may lead to improved studentattitudes and higher student achievement. Many different learning style assessment models
the first try: they gotthe idea all right as they struggled with their own designs.Detailed Design: Teams had to size the fuselage so that they could accommodate the 400passengers in the comfort needed for a 17-hour flight (lesson in engineering ethics). This was thefirst time that decisions were needed on the actual configuration of the aircraft. In this firstiteration of the course, the instructor, in the interests of self-preservation, only hinted atunconventional configurations: no one took up this challenge. Fuselage length for most airlinersis not much more than the wing span. Seats in the uni-class cabin were based on luxury car frontseat size. Business-and first-class passengers in 2010AD are expected to take the much-faster butmore
Education Has Failed’: Reading like an Engineer in 1960s America,” Technol. Cult., vol. 50, no. 4, pp. 753–782, 2009.[6] A. G. Christie, “A Proposed Code of Ethics for All Engineers,” Am. Acad. Polit. Soc. Sci., vol. 101, no. 1, pp. 97–104, 1922.[7] R. Kline, “Construing ‘technology’ as ‘applied science’: Public rhetoric of scientists and engineers in the United States, 1880-1945,” Isis, vol. 86
disrespected on the team?IQ11. If you felt disrespected, what were the reasons for any lack of respect? Personality? Work ethic? Technical Skills? Ethnographic or Economic Background?IQ12. To what extent did you socialize with any team members outside of the project work?IQ13. How much did you enjoy being together with the team as a whole?IQ14. Were the team’s stated goals clear from the beginning? How successful do YOU think the team was in achieving its stated goals?IQ15. Considering all your activities (academic, social, work, family, etc) at the time, what priority was your project work, and why?Thematic AnalysisTo analyze the data for this study, the researchers utilized both deductive and inductive thematicanalysis. We performed
expectations. a) Assessment of 2+ same students on a team b) Method of workload sharing on teams Figure 16: Statistics on how to share responsibilities and grade for multiple of the same discipline.Current Challenges and Future Potential of AE Capstones To round out this paper (and the broader study on AE capstones), this survey asked faculty todocument their biggest challenges in their current AE capstone delivery. Additionally, programs respondedto what trends in the AEC industry (or elsewhere) educators should be considering for future capstoneenhancements over the next 10 years. Table 2 provides a key set of these summaries. From a challengeperspective, three discreet trends emerged. One is the students’ work ethic and
that is a problem.I believe engineers are smart enough to see climate change and be proactive without being forcedinto through course work.”. Four more students believed even though it wasn’t covered in class,that isn’t an issue, as the responsibility of climate change shouldn’t fall on engineering students,but rather on big companies or government.The remaining students who said no, said that climate change is either brushed over, not broughtup at all, or that coverage is not sufficient. One recurring theme is the lack of substantiality indesign courses. For example, “Especially in introductory design classes, the importance ofdesign for the environment is lost. Ethics already has some sustainability components, but thesefailed to strongly
Paper ID #42597Adapting CAD/CAM and CNC Curriculum to Advances in TechnologyDr. Derek M Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University Dr. Yip-Hoi is currently a professor in Manufacturing Engineering at the Department of Engineering and Design at Western Washington University. Previously, he served on the faculties of the University of the West Indies - St. Augustine, the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, and the University of British Columbia. His research interests lie in the areas of CAD, geometric and solid modeling, machining and CNC, engineering design and ethics, and machine design.Dr. David Gill P.E., Western Washington
this integration toevaluate, improve, and advance the curricula integrating sustainability with entrepreneurship. Inaddition to integrating entrepreneurship with sustainability in engineering education programs,similar frameworks can be created to incorporate entrepreneurship with other themes to enhancediversity, promote ethics, and uplift economies.7. References[1] Global Status Report, (2022). Towards a zero-emissions, efficient and resilient buildings andconstruction sector.[2] Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (ipcc), 2022. The sixth assessment report,chapters 12-16.[3] United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 2023. Around 2.5 billion morepeople will be living in cities by 2050, projects new UN report.[4] Jowitt
would not have the time required to complete high-qualityreports; especially as some of the international participants were non-native English speakers.3 ResultsDuring the final week of the SSEF program, one-on-one exit interviews were conducted betweenone of the organizers and each of the participating students. These data were originally collectedfor continuous improvement of the initiative, however secondary use of these data wassubsequently approved by the institutional ethics board for research purposes (Office of ResearchEthics #45798). Of the 9 total participants, 7 provided consent to include their interviewtranscripts in any published research, with at least one participant providing consent from eachparticipating institution
meaningful career journey. For engineers, whosework often involves complex problem-solving and innovative contributions, aligning careerdecisions with personal values can lead to a more fulfilling professional journey. VBCDMencourages engineers to reflect on their core beliefs and principles, guiding them to make careerchoices that resonate with their intrinsic values. By considering the ethical dimensions, societalimpact, and personal fulfillment in engineering endeavors, individuals can navigate their careersin a way that not only aligns with their values but also contributes to a meaningful and rewardingimpact in their professional lives.Social Cognitive Career and Motivation TheoryThe Social Cognitive Career and Motivation Theory (SCCMT
Paper ID #41865Directions in Automating CAD Modeling AssessmentDr. Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University Dr. Yip-Hoi is currently a professor in Manufacturing Engineering at the Department of Engineering and Design at Western Washington University. Previously, he served on the faculties of the University of the West Indies - St. Augustine, the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, and the University of British Columbia. His research interests lie in the areas of CAD, geometric and solid modeling, machining and CNC, engineering design and ethics, and machine design.Jack P. Wilson, North Carolina State University
are critical in grounding findings [23].In considering the ethical validity of this study, we followed concepts used to indicate andmaintain quality qualitative research more generally [24], and in narrative inquiry specifically[25]: (1) centering of the data used to generate knowledge between the participant andresearcher; (2) capturing events that seem commonplace in a way that shows underlyingsignificance or profundity; (3) ensuring ample context has been provided to the reader so theycan judge for themselves the applicability to other scenarios and contexts; (4) providing enoughinformation to ensure the reader of the authenticity of the narrative; (5) transparency anddevelopment of trustworthiness through open disclosure of researcher