flexibility. This includes numerous tools, such as graphics, animation, video, audio, or somecombination. It also includes the manner in which the media is delivered. Computer modules mayalso help students move into a higher level of thinking. These higher levels, according to Bloom’sTaxonomy4, include analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Rhoads, Zimmer, Lewis, and Hubele13have attempted to move students in their statistics classes into these higher levels. They usedcomputers in a laboratory setting for in-class exercises. Online multimedia has a significantadvantage because students can view the content in a self-paced and asynchronous fashion17. Self-pacing has potential for significantly enhancing student’s learning and retention of
ultimatelyresulting in bolt fracture (results in excessive pinching of the hysteresis loops and decrease in theenergy dissipation capability). All tests were completed by the sixth week into the project.The moment-rotation behavior data recorded for the four tests and results available form previoustests conducted at the Fears Engineering laboratory were used to develop the procedure tomathematically construct the moment-rotation hysteresis loops for the elasto-plastic, bilinear, andmodified bilinear Ramberg-Osgood models for each type of connection. First, the parameterscharacterizing each model were identified, second, the test results were regressed to develop
advisor to focus on session content and panelist selection.Several steps were taken to insure that graduate students were able to attend the PFEF events.The PFEF participants carefully selected the weekday and time of the events to avoid commonclass times or routine department seminars or meetings. The advisor set actual dates afterconsulting with panelists. Announcements were e-mailed to all engineering graduate studentsapproximately two weeks prior to the event, again a day or two before, and once more on the dayof the event. We found that students often intended to participate, but forgot if they did notreceive frequent reminders. The coordinator also enlisted PFEF participants to post flyers ondepartment bulletin boards, laboratories and
“Evaluation and Presentation of Engineering Ethics”. This 8-credit two-quarter classincludes four components: (1) a topical laboratory (three hours per week) - covering classicalexperiments in systems theory, strengths of materials, and physics (energy andthermodynamics); (2) a history of technology component, which accompanies the experiments Page 5.266.2with the relevant historical and societal background (one hour per week); and (3) and a two-hourweekly meeting on engineering ethics, which, among other elements, discusses issues ofpresentation and evaluation of data from an ethical perspective. About two hundred and fiftystudents enroll in the
would be a candidate for eliminationby the campus administration.Phase II - Program Objectives and Outcomes - The current IME Department MissionStatement was developed in 1994 during participation in campus-wide strategic planning. : Page 5.685.31. To serve the university, the community, and our alumni by offering ABET accredited degree programs and courses that prepare students for study at both the undergraduate and graduate level.2. To teach sound engineering principles, ethics and theory supported with significant classroom, laboratory and industrial experiences to a diverse student population. Our goal is to
ones such as “what are the functional requirements of education?” -the first question in a systems engineering design task. In fact, there are projects and institutesthinking in exactly this way (ASCD Systems Thinking Newsletter, 1996). Engineering and Educational Philosophy If John Dewey were opening up his famous Laboratory School today instead of 100 yearsago, the occupational theme that teachers would use to teach children "how society has grown tobe what it is" (Tanner, 1997) would not be sewing, cooking, and carpentry, but engineering.With an enormous interest in the social nature of learning and educating children that can liveand work together, Dewey certainly would have been a fan of systems
of severe economic recession financial support (per candidateadmitted to university studies), received by higher education institutions from the Ministry ofNational Education, decreased in the period of 1990-1997 on average by more than 60%. On theother hand, academic staff, especially talented young people, are attracted by significantly highersalaries offered by private or even state-owned industrial or business enterprises.Although most academic institutions suffer from fiscal crisis, the situation of many engineeringschools is particularly difficult. The main reasons are:• higher costs of running engineering courses, compared to arts and science courses, which is mainly because of high costs of modern equipment used in laboratories
/week.TT is the estimated total time spent by the faculty member on teaching activities in hours/week.EWC is the number of equivalent work credits. (1 EWC = 3 hours/week)CN is the number of contact hours for the particular class section per week.TS is the hours of work required per contact hour for the type of section taught. For section types in our department, 3.0 is used for lecture sections and 2.0 is used for laboratory sections.The constant 0.5 and subsequent 0.5 multiplier of (AE/NS) provide the 50-50 division betweenwork which is independent of enrollment and work that increases in proportion to enrollment.AE is the actual number of students in the class section as of the official university tenth day count
University, PA. Nathan received his BS from the University of Mysore, a postgraduate diploma from the Indian Institute of Science, an MS from Louisiana State University, and a PhD from Drexel University. He worked in electronic packaging in C-DOT and then as a scientific assistant in the robotics laboratory at IISc. in Bangalore, India, and as a postdoc at the University of Pennsylvania in haptics and virtual reality. His research interests are in the areas of brain traumatic injury, unmanned vehicles, particularly flapping flight and Frisbees, mechatronics, robotics, MEMS, virtual reality, and haptics, as well as teaching with technology. He has ongoing research in brain traumatic injury, flapping flight, frisbee flight
around a project intended toinvolve students in the principles and practices of various areas within Civil Engineering,including structures, water resources, social science, systems of systems, and architecturalengineering. Students worked in teams to complete this final design project. The broad courseoutcomes were to describe civil engineering applications, recognize the impact of civilengineering in improving society, and work effectively in a team. Instructional activities varieddaily but included laboratory visits, several hands-on experiments, active learning activities, andtraditional lectures. Active learning classrooms were used due to their collaborative learningarrangement so students and instructors could work effectively with others
involve individual students working in faculty research laboratories with one-on-onementoring, typically spanning one or more semesters, although the activities and mentoringstyles may vary. Due to limited capacity, UREs are often competitive and have selection criteriasuch as grades, test scores, and previous experience or performance based in a class [19].In contrast, CUREs have a structured curriculum and are open to a broader range of students,placing higher demands on mentors to guide multiple students [18]. Duration is a critical factorin both UREs and CUREs, influencing outcomes significantly [18]. UREs and CUREs differ inselectivity, duration, setting, mentoring approaches, and associated costs. Notably, Burt andcolleagues [19] delve into
Engineering Education, 2024 Computing Faculty Introducing Secondary Students to Differences in Computing Fields (Work in Progress)An interdisciplinary research team consisting of five faculty members from computer science(CS), computer engineering (CmpE), information technology (IT), and education (EDU) offereda one-week summer computing camp for high school students on a regional university campus inthe midwestern United States. The Summer Computing Camp (SCC) aimed to increase students'understanding of computing-related majors and promote higher education in computing fields.Campers received daily instruction on the core components of CS, CmpE, and IT and practicedthe gained knowledge through hands-on laboratories
. PhD. Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS , May 2008. Dr. Palomo is currently a Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). In this position, Dr. Palomo is responsible for teaching courses such as Introduction to Civil Engineering; Hydraulics; Water and Wastewater Treatment; Groundwater Mechanics; Research Experience of Undergraduate Students; and Engineering Outreach Service Learning courses, among others. She is also a faculty advisor for the California Water Environment Association (CWEA), and Engineers Without Boarders (EWB) student chapters. Additionally, Dr. Palomo is the CE Water Analysis laboratory director and
), and battery energy storage systems (BESS). (e) Inclusion of PSCAD software in simulation laboratories for Power System Analysis. (f) Incorporation of tutorial-lab sessions in the first-year course Electrical Circuit Fundamentals to introduce renewable energy concepts.Figure 2 Comparison of curriculum update and energy policy milestones timeline. Two main observations are made. First, curriculum development tends to lag behind energypolicy and industry advancements, with significant course updates occurring in the early 2020safter notable changes in the industry. Second, the curriculum renewal influenced by energypolicies spans all program levels, from first-year undergraduate to postgraduate courses.Introductory courses focus on
Paper ID #43290An In-Depth Examination of Assessment Methods for Capstone Projects—MeasuringSuccessKais Abdulmawjood, Texas A&M University at Qatar Mr. Kais Abdulmawjood is expected to complete his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Ontario Tech University in 2024. He received his Master of Science degree (MSc) in electrical engineering, electronics, and communication from Al-Mustansiriya University (Baghdad, Iraq) in 1998. His B.Sc. was in Electrical Engineering from Baghdad University (Baghdad, Iraq). Kais is currently a Manager for the laboratories of the Electrical and Computer Engineering program (ECEN) at
instruction in chemical engineering, Can J Chem Eng. (2021). https://doi.org/10.1002/cjce.24136.[3] R. Vaez Ghaemi, V.G. Yadav, Implementation of Project -Based Learning in Second -Year Cellular Biophysics Course and Students ’ Perception of The Value of The Practice, in: 2019 Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA-ACEG19), 2019: pp. 1–6.[4] G. Lam, N. Gill, R. Ghaemi, SEMI-STRUCTURED DESIGN AND PROBLEM-BASED EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN A FIRST-YEAR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY COURSE, Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA). (2020). https://doi.org/10.24908/pceea.vi0.14132.[5] J.E. Caldwell, Clickers in the Large Classroom: Current Research and Best-Practice Tips
Oak Ridge NationalLaboratory, was contracted to develop 5 two-week modules for Summer Bridge sites toincorporate the hands-on STEM project experience. Hands-on projects are based on research 3and work happening at partner national laboratories and include engineering graphics, 3Dprinting, introductory-level computer programming, and cybersecurity simulations. The projectsare also contextualized for students to help real world issues and are approachable for studentswho have no experience in the topic. Lastly, each module encourages facilitators to shareresources and career pathways available at the national labs in these areas. This approach
, Georgia Institute of Technology Yiming Guo is pursuing a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He received his Bachelor of Science degree at University of California, Los Angeles. His primary interests involve machine learning and circuit design.Dr. Ying Zhang, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Ying Zhang is a Professor and Senior Associate Chair in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech. She is the director of the Sensors and Intelligent Systems Laboratory at Georgia Tech. Her research interests are centered on systems-level interdisciplinary problems across multiple engineering disciplines, with AI-enabled personalized engineering
and Space Studies (TCESS), a NASA University Research Center, and Director of the UPRM Laboratory for Applied Remote Sensing and Image Processing (LARSIP). Dr. Velez-Reyes is a strong advocate on promoting access to excellent higher education to all students particularly those from socioeconomically disadvantage backgrounds and underrepresented populations. He is a board member of the Inclusive Engineering Consortium and is actively engaged in initiatives that promote diversity equity and inclusion in engineering education. He has held faculty research-internship positions with Air Force Research Laboratories, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Furthermore, he is a member of the Eta Kappa Nu, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta
IEEE, she is a member of the IEEE Standards Association and is in the Standards Development Working Groups of several standards related to online laboratories, learning environments, and privacy, security and governance of data related to learning systems. In ASEE she serves in the ASEE International Activities Committee and is Secretary/Treasurer of the ASEE International Division. She is an internationally registered Professional Engineering Educator (iPEER), ranked at level 5: Engineering Education Researcher, out of 6 levels. According to Google Scholar, her h-index is 25, i10-index is 59, and she has over 1900 citations.Jusmeidy ZambranoLaura Eugenia Eugenia Romero Robles, Tecnologico de MOnterrey
of topic lectures, leaving around 2 weeks for discussion of laboratory assignments and their solutions, holidays, and occasional quizzes. Note that the final exam is scheduled the week after the 16-week semester concludes, and is utilized for each group to present their semester project design. The class requires a substantial amount of laboratory work; however, after successful completion of the course, students are well versed in VLSI design using the Mentor Graphics CAD tools. 1) Introduction to VLSI Systems Lab#1: VHDL coding, synthesis, and simulation 2) CMOS Transistor Theory 3) Fabrication, Layout, and Design Rules Lab#2: gate-level and transistor-level schematics and simulation 4) Analysis of Static Inverter Lab#3: layout of static
that the central truth-claims of a worldview be verifiable or falsifiable since claims that lack this characteristic cannot be investigated, evaluated, and critiqued, thus carrying little rational weight. „Testability increases a worldview‟s intellectual credibility. The concept of “testable truth” contains persuasive power.‟18 Engineers use several different methods for testing reality, such as theoretical calculations, computer simulations, and experimental testing in the laboratory. They typically look for good agreement among such methods before proceeding with a design- related decision. However, the approach to verification or falsification of worldview truth-claims can be somewhat different from that of verifying the
States.Undergraduate students in the department of electrical and computer engineering and thedepartment of computer science at this institution are expected to complete these courses in their3rd year of study. In terms of structure, the course had 12 weekly online assignments and 3examinations. The course also had a laboratory component with students completing 8laboratories during the semester.This course was designed by the instructor for a face-to-face delivery with initial syllabi andstudent learning objectives provided by the department (the course was not a new course to theinstitution prior to delivery by this instructor). Details regarding the design and differencesbetween styles of delivery as the courses evolved from face-to-face to asynchronous to
rigid bodies. Students in all three cohorts had experiencedall lecture and laboratory instruction in their course. Cohort UW 121 consists of two standard sections of Physics 121. Cohort UWH 121 isone honors section of Physics 121. Both of these cohorts had experienced tutorials on forces andNewton’s laws and pre-lab tutorial on rotational motion. (One section in cohort UW 121 hadworked through the tutorial Dynamics of rigid bodies.4) The post-test was on the finalexamination for both of these cohorts. Students in cohort PRD 152 had worked through thetutorial Dynamics of rigid bodies, but had not worked through the tutorial Rotational motion.The post-test was on the final examination that was administered as a multiple-choice question
rigid bodies. Students in all three cohorts had experiencedall lecture and laboratory instruction in their course. Cohort UW 121 consists of two standard sections of Physics 121. Cohort UWH 121 isone honors section of Physics 121. Both of these cohorts had experienced tutorials on forces andNewton’s laws and pre-lab tutorial on rotational motion. (One section in cohort UW 121 hadworked through the tutorial Dynamics of rigid bodies.4) The post-test was on the finalexamination for both of these cohorts. Students in cohort PRD 152 had worked through thetutorial Dynamics of rigid bodies, but had not worked through the tutorial Rotational motion.The post-test was on the final examination that was administered as a multiple-choice question
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from the industry sponsored model, is the need and request to include students fromother departments, to form multidisciplinary team. For example, Harris Inc. asked for theinvolvement of students from the Electrical/Computer Engineering (ECE) department and theMechanical Engineering (ME) department to work together on mechatronics-related projects. AirForce Research Laboratory (AFRL) has requested the inclusion of Industry Engineering (IE)students for their familiarity of the manufacturing process especially, the use of moderncomposite materials processing technique developed by the IE department of the College.For many years we have made attempts to integrate cross-disciplinary engineering students in ourprojects with little success as a
AC 2011-331: ANALYSIS OF REFLECTIVE MEMOSMark W. Steiner, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Mark W. Steiner is Director of the O.T. Swanson Multidisciplinary Design Laboratory in the School of En- gineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Clinical Professor in the Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering department. Mark graduated from Rensselaer with a B.S. in mechanical engi- neering in 1978 and a Ph.D. in 1987. He has been a member of the Rensselaer faculty since May 1999. Mark worked at GE Corporate from 1987 to 1991, consulting and introducing world-class productivity practices throughout GE operations. In 1991 he joined GE Appliances and led product line structuring efforts resulting in
are allowed a budget of $20 per team for completing their designs. Results of exitsurveys done at the end of the semester clearly show that a majority of students benefited fromtheir experiences with SEDP and appreciated the relevance of sustainability as part of their earlydesign experiences. At the workshop in Mysore, the entire process of implementing the SEDPwas demonstrated to all participants. In addition, they were shown examples of design sketches,team logs, peer evaluations, design project reports, and final designs. A paper [6] based on SEDPwork won the best paper award at 2007 Annual conference of the ASEE. Further details onSEDP implementation including assessment data are given in [7].LabVIEW Modules: LabVIEW (Laboratory Virtual