, specific to the ME program, is currently under review foradoption. In it, the underpinning design philosophy encourages design throughout the MEcurriculum and involves an appropriate breadth & depth of design knowledge, methods, andskills, to be taught in most of the required ME courses as presented in Table 1.To help us develop course content, a list of expected design skills for graduating ME studentswas prepared and is presented in Table 2, Mechanical Engineering Design Skills. It is antici-pated that we will be able to help students learn these skills by endeavoring to incorporateappropriate design activities, homework, projects, and other learning modules in each course.By using the progressive breadth & depth approach, we are, in
Computer Algebra System in many of our courses.Senior students were, till recently introduced to process simulation tools during the seniordesign courses. The combination of learning a fairly sophisticated program with thedemands of learning process design and implementing some of these ideas for theirdesign projects was, in most cases overwhelming. By the time students developedmastery over process simulation software tools, the semester usually drew to a close andthe design projects were due for final presentation. We felt that prior experience withsimulation tools would have been very beneficial.UAH’s Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs initiated a TeachingMiniGrant program during the Spring of 1997. This call for
ofinternational collaborative student teams and design projects. THE IUT - PENN STATE ALTOONA CONNECTIONThe University d’Artois is a new university in northern France. It is composed of four campuseswhich until the early 1990’s were part of the University of Lille. Today the University d’Artoishouses programs in engineering, engineering, technology, and management at its Bethunelocation, liberal arts and related disciplines at its campus in Arras, natural and applied sciences inLens, and law programs in Douai . At the Bethune location the engineering programs areorganized into the Institut Universataire Technologie (IUT) for the technology programs and theInstitut Universataire Professionelle (IUP) for the engineering programs. As a
work, meeting the project goals, and completing assignments ontime. Initially, no exams were given in the course. Page 2.242.2 Competitive Materials Products Manufacturing Customer Product Concept Preliminary "Look-Alike" Markets Needs Specifications Sketches Design Prototype Cost Product Systems Level Selection
Session 2392 Laboratory Workshop for Mothers and Daughters Neda Fabris California State University, Los Angeles ABSTRACT During the last two years I have organized and conducted two six week workshops for female highschool students and their mothers at California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), to awakentheir interest in engineering careers. In this paper I am describing the project and discussing theresults obtained. INTRODUCTIONIn an increasingly technology-and engineering-oriented
regulations associated with their operation and hasnot yet decided to pursue registration to ISO 14001. The primary goal of this project was forstudents enrolled in the course to prepare a draft ISO 14001 EMS document for the mill, and bydoing so gain practical experience related to ISO 14000, environmental management systems,mill environmental affairs and project management. Working with the students, millmanagement and environmental engineers learned about ISO 14000 and now have a frameworkfor development of an ISO 14001 EMS for the mill should they elect to pursue registration. Indeveloping the ISO 14001 EMS document, students referred to the mill’s ISO 9000 QualitySystem, existing EMS, corporate environmental policy, ISO 14004, and other
: 1. Methods and procedures:includes objectives, ABET requirements, problem solving, a number of teaching methods,testing and grading, and evaluation of teaching. Each teaching method is used when that topicis covered. For example, the PSI/mastery section is done in that format with no lecture and amastery quiz. 2. The student: explores psychological theories such as those of Myers and Page 4.63.2 2Briggs, Piaget, and Perry in addition to theories of motivation and how people learn. 3. Designof engineering education involves projects and assignments which are interspersed throughoutthe semester. The course outline continues to
Session 1355 Integrated Engineering-Business Graduate Program Mel I. Mendelson Loyola Marymount UniversityAbstractOur integrated approach to engineering management is innovative because it offers electiveoptions that are tailored to the students’ career goals. It focuses on the broader issues andglobalization, and it has partnerships with local industry. A graduate certificate is also offered.Class projects are assigned that use the course principles to solve "real world" problems in thestudents’ work environment. Students work both individually and in multi-disciplinary
-solving techniques; (5) fabrication specifications can be determined from the designs; and (6) Page 3.529.1designs can be assessed and evaluated at various points in the design process (Dym, 1994).What students should learn from designThe methods faculty choose to teach engineering design relate to the skills and competenciesthey wish to develop in students. For instance, faculty often choose to use design projectsbecause these projects involve open-ended problems that more closely resemble the work ofprofessional engineers (Harris & Jacobs, 1995). Open-endedness is useful because students learnthat at times no one “right answer” to a problem
effects of these tools.This technology has widespread application throughout the STEM field from writing/correctingcode in any language to brainstorming ideas for the next big project, or even producing fullywritten research papers (although not this one). However, LLM’s are not well understood andwhile many students hail them as a quick way to finish homework assignments, there areperceptions from students for both the positive and negative roles there may be in learning andunderstanding core concepts.This paper investigates the use of this technology and implications in and for the design process.In particular, large language models may be utilized to aid in generative forms of brainstormingas well as convergent synthesis of ideas, adding to
; Urban Design, CU Boulder d. Engineering Management Department, CU Boulder INTRODUCTION PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3 Action Research (AR): CONCLUSION Involves a systematic process of acting, observing, reflecting, and re- PALAR is a valuable framework for engineering
and implementing fresh pedagogical approaches to engineering education. He is currently teaching courses in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, and continuing his research in Manufacturing Systems.Celestine Chukwuemeka Aguwa, Wayne State University Dr. Aguwa has been at Wayne State University as a Visiting Assistant Professor teaching graduate courses in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. His core research focuses on applying traditional engineer- ing concepts to healthcare product design and manufacturing. He is currently working on several research projects under healthcare design technology. He is also in collaboration with other faculty working on NSF sponsored research on curriculum development
this challenge.To partially address this challenge, in development are Virtual Research Experiences forUndergraduates in Nanotechnology (VREUN) modules to introduce undergraduate students(focusing on the freshmen year) to concepts of nanotechnology in the context of active research.These self-contained multimedia learning modules are based on video documentation ofresearchers contributing to the nanotechnology research currently underway in our labs. Eachmodule presents the research project being documented, the nanoscale phenomena beinginvestigated, key research questions raised and how they are being addressed in the lab, and howthis understanding is necessary for ultimate commercialization of the technology.Distinguishing characteristics of
AC 2011-1974: EFFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TEACH-ING STRATEGIESR. Casey Cline, Boise State University Casey Cline is an Assistant Professor in the Construction Management Department within the College of Engineering at Boise State University. Dr. Cline earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University, an M.S. in Construction Science from the University of Oklahoma, and a Ph.D. in Education (Adult Development Organizational Learning) from The University of Idaho. His educational research interests are focused on improving construction management processes to facilitate the efficient management of construction projects
Teaching with Gaming and Virtual Reality Learning ModulesAbstractTraditional math teaching is insufficient in grasping students’ attention1. As a result, students arelosing interest in learning mathematics and their performance is below that of students in otherindustrialized nations2. Surveys demonstrate that many engineering students feel math is boringand they don’t see the connection between mathematics and real life engineering problems. Toaddress these issues, revamping college math teaching and incorporating modern technology intothe classroom become crucial.This paper presents a project that is currently conducted at Prairie View A&M University(PVAMU), which, through pilot math class teaching, proved to be
students will be doing in their careers. When English instructors work togetherwith engineering faculty, they can write more realistic cases and can build upon skills thestudents are learning in their engineering technology classes. Similarly, engineering faculty canconsult with the English instructor to incorporate memo and report writing skills into thestudents’ engineering projects. This paper reports on efforts by the English and engineeringfaculty members to complement each other’s assignments so that students will acquire skills inboth engineering and communication. Sample cases are presented.IntroductionThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has developed a new set ofaccrediting criteria for engineering programs in
and engineering,4. Address issues such as gender sensitivity, sexual harassment, professional ethics that will affect students directly as future professionals in the 21st century,5. Provide an open, honest and respectful forum for debating ideas through collaborative Page 5.121.2 learning and teamwork,6. Create an atmosphere of intellectual growth, self-esteem and empowerment,7. Prepare students for a successful completion of their high school program, and8. Provide a model workshop that is easily adaptable by other institutions.Recruitment and Participant SelectionA committee comprising of the project team, the admissions office and the
faced with difficult tasks such as recruitment and retention ofstudents, curriculum integration of the project, and fund raising. We built the Solaraider II in1997 and participated in the Sunrayce 97 qualifier in Indianapolis. Our car did not pass thebraking test because it weighed 1250 lb and the braking system was not adequate. Theoverweight of the solar car was mainly because of the fiberglass body, array and nose. TheSolaraider III team was faced with the task of reducing the weight, installing new brakes andreducing the friction at all joints. Unlike many big schools, we do not have resources to build thecar using carbon fiber and titanium. However, we have several industry sponsors whosefacilities and service we utilized to make necessary
Session 2548 A COMPUTER-BASED ASSESSMENT MODEL FOR COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Jerome A. Atkins Regents CollegeAbstractThis paper describes a project to demonstrate methods to accelerate the preparation of computingprofessionals for upward mobility in the fields of computer and information technology throughvendor certifications and college degree completion. The methodology also has the potential tolevel the playing field for access to technology education and associated employment opportunitiesby making delivery of affordable technical education
. Towards this end, weincorporated a set of three student projects to provide high impact learning opportunities. Thetasks for the three projects were - Design a power distribution system for an aircraft - Design a digital communication system for an aircraft - Design radar and satellite control systems for an aircraftEach of the projects required teams of 3 to 4 students to write a detailed technical report. Thethird project also included an oral briefing. These projects were unmistakably the highlight ofthe course, in terms of getting the students to actually do engineering. Using the definitionoffered at the beginning of this paper, these projects allowed the students to apply technicalprinciples to make decisions as to the best solution
Adjunct Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Lisa's extension and research projects have included work with public schools in the areas of instructional technology and science, including numerous in-service workshops for teachers.Patricia Dixon, Florida State University Dr. Dixon is Director of the Center for Integrating Research and Learning at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, conducting educational programs for students, teachers, and the general public. She has administered REU and RET programs since 1999, participates in a national RET Network, and has published and presented research on RET programs. Dr. Dixon is currently directing a study to
alternatives that include hands-on student engagement. Thetechniques developed and resources accessed to further wastewater minimization strategies aretransferable to other project areas.As an impartial entity, KIWMS acts at the interface between federal, state and local government,private sector organizations, funding agencies and local stakeholder groups with the ability toexpend effort and resources on critical activities that do not fit neatly within the otherorganizations' missions. KIWMS provides scientific expertise to local Area DevelopmentDistricts and local stakeholder groups using CWRS resources and through coordination withuniversities and community/technical colleges serving the region. This model builds on theestablished Technical
pursuing degrees in theengineering field. Students in the Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial fields along withmany others can learn many new skills from multi-disciplinary projects such as the rapidprototype design of a walking robot. Such projects show students how to use differenttypes of technology, and demonstrate how advanced technology can be used in an actualapplication. This project teaches future engineers and technologists various advancedskills that can be used in their careers. Overall, many different fields of engineering canbenefit from this application, enabling the development of skill and knowledge in manydifferent engineering aspects and processes. Students in the Applied Engineering Technology programs are required
. The MTF is located onthe ASU campus at Mesa, Arizona. The curriculum uses a modular design, and is competencybased, and industry validated with the goal of producing work ready graduates.The intent of this paper is to cover the underpinning philosophy of the module developmenteffort designed to maximize the effectiveness of the development and delivery of a laboratorycurriculum for Microelectronics. The paper describes the in depth process involved in this effortby taking one module as an example to illustrate the salient features of this approach. Inaddition, a distinctive delivery tool that is developed under this project will be discussed toexplain how remotely situated students in two-year institutions will get access to the materialprior
reliableand accurate schedule updates using popular application software (Primavera Systems Inc.).Detailed ‘means and methods’ employed when updating schedules are described. In particular,the paper describes the software settings and approaches for configuring the settings in an effortto achieve accurate, reliable schedule updates.Introduction:Creating CPM (Critical Path Method) schedules for construction projects is commonplace.Construction schedules include a group of activities which must be performed in order tocomplete, say, a new building. Every activity in a construction schedule has an estimated timeduration to complete the activity. Examples of activities might include, ‘Erect Structural Steel’(with, for example, a ten day duration) or
Session 1526 Impacting the Future by Leveraging the Past Don Lewis Millard, Ph.D. RensselaerAbstractThe paper presents an overview of a pilot project that utilizes the rich historical archives ofGeneral Electric’s (GE) science & technology to augment the production of new educationalmaterials; including a wonderful series of 23 scientific comic books that GE produced between1946 and 1959. The paper discusses how images of physical artifacts and historical documentshave been integrated with the comics and other archival pieces to produce interactive
alarger project to integrate design concepts throughout the chemical engineering curriculum atSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T).IntroductionTraditional undergraduate laboratories in chemical engineering provide students an exposure toconcepts of engineering science learned in the classroom, but do not provide open-ended, designexperiences similar to what graduates might face as chemical engineers in industrial positions.The traditional experiments in a unit operations laboratory tend to be created around fixed piecesof equipment. The procedures, data collection and analysis, and presentation of results tend to benearly identical for every team of students assigned to conduct a particular experiment, resultingin students
technology. The need for practical relevancy led to the establishmentof our Industrial Advisory Council with members from several companies and the USgovernment. New programs emerged such as the Certificate Program in ManufacturingEngineering and a part-time Masters of Engineering degree program with a project focus. Othercollaborative activities include joint responsibility for the Annual Thermal ManufacturingWorkshop, industrial sponsorship of senior design projects and providing outside feedback aspart of our ABET EC2000 continuous improvement process. The current level of collaboration isgood but can be improved. For a university in which most of the students attend classes full-timeduring the day, meeting the needs of the students from industry
as fuel cells used as part of a smaller decentralized powersystem, could eventually become required reading. The purpose of this paper is to provide one example of how renewable energy topics canbe integrated into undergraduate MET and EET courses. The context of this discussion is asmall photovoltaic array that was designed by students at the West Lafayette campus of PurdueUniversity. The design project exposed undergraduate students to an alternative energy sourcethat is not typically addressed in an undergraduate curriculum. Once the photovoltaic system isoperational, the long-term educational goal is for MET and EET students to develop a greaterappreciation for alternative energy sources as part of their core coursework.Planning
fellow in the Industrial & Operations Engineering Department at the University of Michigan, where she also received her B.S.E. in 2015, M.S.E in 2017, and Ph.D. in 2019 from the Mechanical Engineering Department. As director of the Human Instrumentation and Robotics (HIR) lab, she leads multiple lines of research in engineering dynamics with applications to wearable technology for analysis of human motion in a variety of contexts ranging from warfighters to astronauts. In addition to her engineering work, she also has an interest in engineering education research. As a doctoral student, she led a project aimed at improving the under- graduate educational experience by systematically incorporating sensor technology