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as well as personalsuggestions like Halloween costume design and vacation planning [2]. This combination ofseemingly endless use cases with seemingly intelligent responses has led to interest from amyriad of communities including academics, professionals, and policy makers.In March 2023, OpenAI released its own research results on how ChatGPT 3.5 and 4.0performed on standardized exams from a variety of disciplines including: the LSAT, GREwriting and math sections, and AP exams covering science, math, social sciences, andhumanities [3]. Independent researchers have also attempted to understand ChatGPT’scapabilities since its release in 2022. Within STEM, studies have measured: ChatGPT’sperformance on the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam for
. Thisdesign problem was inspired by regional events such as the Gold King Mine Spill that occurredin 2015, where over 3 million gallons of AMD contaminated water was accidentally released intothe Animas River, impacting water supplies for rural and Indigenous communities. In NewMexico, there are 15,000 abandoned mines, many of which are co-located with vulnerablecommunities, and there is risk of current and future environmental contamination [11]. Studentswork in teams of 3-4 to research AMD, the Gold King Mine Spill, and novel treatment options.Next, they plan a lab experiment to raise the pH of 200 mL of AMD water from 3 (acidic) to 7(neutral), using their choice of 4 materials: limestone, calcium carbonate, activated carbon, andsoda ash. Students
lack of knowledge anddevelopment of entrepreneurial skills crucial for success in the business world. One of the greatchallenges and pretensions of the pedagogical construction by competencies is how to teachturning visions into reality [35]. Recognizing this deficiency is fundamental, and efforts should bedirected towards the development of these skills to achieve planned goals and success. Theacademic training process emphasizes the importance of developing entrepreneurial skills in areflective and practical manner. The proposal is to conceive training as a dynamic and social spacewhere interaction with the environment, people, and situations fosters, exemplifies, and enhancesentrepreneurial attitudes. This process of interaction of
conceptualframework described in Figure 1. For example, early in the problem solving process asparticipants are generating the frame and their representation of the problem, they would beasked what type of problem they think they are dealing with, their plan for solving it, and so on -assuming they were not verbalizing these ideas already. Following the problem solving portionof the protocol, space was given to allow for open discussion and responses, for example askinghow often the participant had used these skills in the past, following up on observed behaviors,etc. Interviews were anticipated to be around 45 minutes in length, would be conducted in anoffice or conference room in a private setting, and will be transcribed using Otter.ai ©. The
students’ minds within 2-4 years. Therefore, hard, and soft skills need to be introduced at the K-12 stage. 2. Bringing real-world problems into the classroom via capstone problems and other hands- on exercises is not only the most effective way to spark interest in engineering, but also teaches soft skills like problem solving and collaboration. 3. With so much screen time on mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices, engaging with students and incorporating soft skills into lesson plans is very difficult. 4. Internships and paid employment are great opportunities and motivators. However, a strong, skills-focused program can easily mold future engineers as well.Faculty
activate the “To remember” disposition outcome in the engineering literacyrecommendation of Reference 13, and to align with the videos of Engineerguy by Bill Hammackof Reference 10. The inclusion of “interaction with students” and the reading and application ofEducation Science materials in a programming skill-learning project would further enhanceaffection deliverables to enforce engineering literacy, summarized in Reference 13. In ouropinion, programming skills are useful in the third and fourth years in any engineering programs,and that the undergraduate research activities in the third and fourth years are more productiveand realistic regarding employments, graduate school decisions, and career plans. In otherwords, since time is finite, the
reports.Similarly for drafting, surveyed practitioners described wraparound scripts: Python to read CAD files by layer and construct a full RISA 3D model including the correct member material type. Python to extract linework synced with ultrasonic thickness testing data to create a heatmap of the structure. Excel VBA to optimize the design foundation piles, print the associated calculations, and draft all the piles in plan and elevation view in CAD.There were many more examples gathered in the surveys, but these illustrate the overarchingthemes: the ability to leverage programming in structural engineering practice to createefficiency, improve accuracy when transferring information from one software tool to another
thoughts and plan for the future. This techniqueis particularly relevant for individuals experiencing stress-related disorders, characterized by psychological distressfrom unresolved emotional conflicts and stress-inducing cognitive patterns formed during traumatic events. Thisstudy intends to measure CM-II’s effect on stress levels by conducting a detailed HRV analysis on the heart pulsedata collected during the same experiment. The central hypothesis of this study is that CM-II can reduce stress levels among college students. The contri-butions of this research are multifaceted and include: 1) Develop meditation practices. 2) Compose music for enhanced attention. 3) Conduct an in-person experiment with 15 participants to measure HRV
Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects Research(“Mercer on Mission Program Evaluation”, H2304083).Results & DiscussionThis study evaluates the summer 2023 cohort of the MOM program at Mercer University.Service-learning projects for the summer of 2023 ranged in scope from examining clean wateraccess, teaching English or STEM topics to communities, fitting prosthetics to aiding in buildingsmall business plans for beginning entrepreneurs, etc. In total, 224 students participated in theprogram during the summer of 2023. Of those that participated in the program, 65% were femaleand over half were from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (44%) and the School ofEngineering (21%). Thirty-seven percent of participants were in their first or
present narratives drawn from traditionally feminine hobbies and interests,such as caring for animals, planning parties, and focusing on friendships, which assume aspecific set of life experiences and interests. Using stereotypes in marketing these toys may beharmful to young children, especially those who are already less likely to see themselves inrepresented in engineering, and are also developing their engineering identity, sense of self, andfuture career aspirations.This review concludes by describing areas of future research, namely, the need to understand therelationship between toy narrative, engineering identity, and children’s interest in and access toSTEM toys. Understanding the relationships between these constructs can help girls
welcomed by graduatestudents and many of their advisors. It is a unique resource - distinct from traditionalwriting centers in its disciplinary focus of engineering graduate students and in itspedagogical stance vis-a-vis multilingual speakers. It is also a highly welcomedresource, as shown by student feedback.Currently, there is no commitment from the school or elsewhere in terms of continuingthe Hub beyond its first year. However, the Hub's instructors plan to re-apply for internalfunding and continue investigating external sources. If the Hub continues beyond its firstyear, there are plans for expanding the number of tutoring hours with additionalinstructions, along with offering more community-building events for Ph.D. students,such as more
How does what you learned in this course compare to what you’ve learned in courses with a traditional format (i.e., lectures and exams)? o What challenges did you face during the course? How did you overcome those challenges? • Have you been able to apply what you learned to your research? If so, how? If not, can you foresee applications in the future? • Did the course impact your perspective about how engineering graduate courses should be taught? If so, how? If not, why not? • Has this course impacted your future career plans and/or your preparation for your future career plans? If so, how?Across the reflection questions, students reflected on the role of themselves, their peers, and theirinstructor in the learning process
Technology) from Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya. I am extremely passionate about teaching and public information dissemination. Creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my target audience to learn is my top priority. With a strong background in electrical engineering, I am a meticulous python programming-based data analyst with vast experience working with a variety of synthetic aperture radar datasets, arising from my two years postgraduate research studies as a Master of Engineering student. A Critical thinker continuously looking at ways of improving teacher-student engagement processes, I am adept in organizing work flow, creating lesson plans, presenting ideas in a compelling way, interacting with
, leadership plan tasks, and meet objectives 6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate creativity, attention to detail, experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use data modeling engineering judgment to draw conclusions 7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as educational commitment needed, using appropriate learning strategies.The comparison of the list of valuable engineering skills to the student outcomes in Table 1 showsa clear overlap indicating that the identified engineering skills are required for achievement of theABET student
sources [11]. These goals werereached by creating plans and developing route maps available to the public. Scotland nowincludes electricity as one of their major exports [11]. These efforts have created jobs as the useof onshore wind, hydro, solar, offshore wind, and biomass have become the leading sources ofrenewable energy [11]. In a focus group, Scottish residents shared their views on carbon captureand its potential drawbacks [11]. The majority viewed carbon capture as a "very good idea," butmany expressed a preference for increased use of renewables. Scotland's example illustrates thatcitizens who benefit from reduced carbon emissions are likely to support further decarbonizationefforts. Americans remain sharply divided on the extent
elaborated an individualized mentoring plan (IMP) and had lab-based research in amulticultural group of undergraduate and graduate students. The results we present are two-fold.First, we present the experimental research that students conducted on the use of rural wasteplastics (i.e., GBWP) in asphalt mixtures and the technical outcomes of that research. Second,we present a reflection from the undergraduate student in this experimental research, includingher main motivations to engage in research extracurricular activity, her learning outcomes, andthe impact of this experience in her career trajectories.Accordingly, two major goals (Research and Education) and deliverables are included in thispaper: • Research Goal: User-Inspired Research
experience of reporting to leaders and other team members. What strategies do you use to show respect to others on your team? Strategic Planning Discuss how you label tasks and deadlines. How would you describe your organization process? How could your organization process be improved? Ensuring Fair Work Discuss your teammates’ strengths, positions, and workload. Distribution How was work divided amongst the team? Do you think that the workload was fair? Why or why not? Closing Prompt Please upload any applicable files from your “Level 1
and PhD in STEM Education from the University of Texas at Austin.Dr. David B. Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University David Knight is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech and also serves as Special Assistant to the Dean for Strategic Plan Implementation in the College of Engineering. His research tends to be at the macro-scale, focused on a systems-level perspective of how engineering education can become more effective, efficient, and inclusive, and considers the intersection between policy and organizational contexts. Knight currently serves as the co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Engineering Education.Dr. Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin
is currently an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He completed his doctoral training at the University of California-Irvine where he was a National Science Foundation Bridge to the Doctorate Fellow. He completed his master’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he was a GEM fellow and Graduate Engineering Research Scholar. He also holds a bachelor’s degree from University of California San Diego. His interests include robot control, design of mechatronics systems, pneumatic actuation, motion planning and optimal control. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Simulation and Control of
strengths may helpmitigate the sense of isolation that some CSt report.Adopt Supportive Policies and Programs Time constraints, one of the main challenges of CSt, canbe eased by a variety of policies. For example, providing CSt with priority course registration,[21] an option sometimes offered to student athletes, would likely make it easier for CSt to plan acourse schedule that meshes well with their childcare arrangements. Policies that allow CSt aleave of absence could be helpful.[43] Support for CSt is often ad hoc,[24] although formalpolicies (e.g., for lactation time and space) may benefit students. [44]Other resources for CSt might include a parent resource center, playgroups, and clothingexchanges. [9] A CSt support network, which CSt
Percentage To get advice in career planning 15.5% To polish up my résumé 12.3% How to network with professionals from industry 11.5% To gain knowledge of opportunities related to my career interest 10.7% To know more about the profession related to my major 10.4% To improve my interviewing skills 10.4% To learn about work expectations in industry 10.1% To get general guidance and tips
academic programs and courses that align with the goals and priorities of your multidisciplinary initiative? 9. What challenges do you anticipate facing in the coming years, and how do you plan to address these challenges to ensure the continued success of your institute?Interview Question 3 asks about key factors for success and adds a temporal element to thediscussion. During the interview participants were shown the mind-map illustrated in Figure 2and asked to indicate which factors were most important during different stages of the life spanof an interdisciplinary initiative. Based on the researcher’s experience developing andparticipating in interdisciplinary initiatives, the illustration shown in Figure 2 was created as
ever but on the other not having a long-term plan for the implemented systems can lead to non-functional systems and take on a more traditional service-learning approach. Also, having students work on projects for only 1 semester during the year is not ideal. At OSU an attempt is currently being made to involve capstone students who are part of the global capstone program who have more time to start working on these projects in the previous semester and thus offering some continuity.g. A never-ending course for the faculty - While community-based learning courses are typically only offered for a semester, effectively maintaining the relationship and the projects is a yearlong commitment. The off-semester work is often not
aid resources [3]. Community college students are also more likely to work full timewhile attending school. Nearly half the population of working students pursues a communitycollege degree [4]. Many students feel pressure to amend their academic plans to their workschedules, making it difficult to maintain regular academic progress [4], [5], [6].Financial barriers pose a significant challenge for community college students aspiring to pursueSTEM four-year university degrees. Students who work outside the university often face a dualcommitment that splits their focus, energy, and time between education and employment,impacting their ability to concentrate on academics [7], [8]. Due to the difficulties that balancingan outside job can present
computational thinking, relying on visual aids to develop a set of classification rules for images. This approach illustrated the transformative power of computers, i.e. if 6 participants developed 10 effective classification rules in one hour, a computer could develop a million in a minute. The purpose of this exercise was to encourage the use of the “right tool for the job.” ● Large team exerciseThe large team exercise combined all the red, and all blue teams into two different groups, to applytheir combined, “same side”, innovation and technology knowledge to imagine plausible next stepsfor their integrated circuit manufacturing company. At the end of the activity learners were askedto present their plans and compete for a
laboratory an efficient working cell bank vial, a set number of shake protocols bioreactor seed flasks, wave bags, and bioreactors of set volumes, • Optimizing a train and growth information about the cells, all while process trying to minimize the seed train duration and • Making decisions plan for the risk of contamination. Module 3: Scale- Given the protocol, column dimensions, and • Optimizing a up and fit to dynamic binding capacity for a lab-scale protein process plant assessment A process, assess fit to plant for a 12,000 L • Making decisions for protein A bioreactor with expected titer and harvest ranges
(Table 3) ABET4 Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions inSignificant global, economic, environmental, and societal contextsLearning - ABET5 Function effectively on a team whose members togetherProfessional provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives ABET7 Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies Table 3. “What” code levelsLevels
is adding newgames and activities to invoke critical thinking and team building. Adding a new curriculum iscritical to adjust the students attending year after year as well as remaining innovative.Furthermore, adding activities, there are plans to translate lessons from Coding Academy intoSaturday workshops. These short courses would help refresh students on material and/or buildupon previous lessons from the summer curriculum. By supplying students with these extralessons Coding Academy cultivates the learner and offers accessibility for students for whomsummer classes, and or weekday lessons are not possible.One question asked in the Coding Academy survey was if the students planned on learning othercoding languages. Thirty-two percent of
situations like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellitemishap [36]. Table 2 lists several important modes of communication that engineers employ.Table 2: Modes of communication covered by the lecture. Mode Definition Design Reviews A way for teams to communicate their progress and concerns about a design Contain numerous photographs depicting an artifact to help the audience Inspections visualize an artifact's condition Presentations Verbally and graphically present designs/results to colleagues Public Meetings Communicate what plans or decisions are being made on a project Lab Reports Factual presentations of