Paper ID #39706Board 67: A guide for Generation Z students to meet the Future Skillsrequirements of Industry 4.0Patricia Caratozzolo, Institute for the Future of Education, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico Patricia Caratozzolo received the Ph.D. degree from the Universitat Polit´ecnica de Catalunya, Barcelona. She is Full Member of the Institute for the Future of Education and Assistant Professor at Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico. She leads projects in the area of Educational Innovation, Critical Thinking, Cogni- tive Flexibility, and development of Social Oriented Interdisciplinary Skills in STEAM. Dr. Caratozzolo
Paper ID #38504Work in Progress: Developing an Ethnographic Observation and ReflectionTemplate: An Example from Studying Epistemic Differences within EERTeamsMs. Isabel Anne Boyd, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Isabel is a third-year student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville studying biomedical engineering. She has conducted several mixed methods research projects centered around diversity and inclusion in engineering and is interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education.Chulin Chen, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chulin Chen is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
the type offeedback is influenced by demographic factors. This paper discusses the first stage of theresearch project. The next stage includes developing an information session for students that isinformed by the survey results and the literature. The information session aims to providestudents an understanding of how to utilize different types of feedback. Students will then beinterviewed a year later to determine if their perception and use of feedback has changed.IntroductionClassroom assessments extend beyond just collecting information about students’ learning.Instead, good practices of assessment in institutions of higher education aims to evaluate studentslearning and support improvement in learning. This is accomplished via summative
,cocurricular activities, and even mentorship events to be held virtually (e.g., via Zoom), whichaffected students’ relationships, their ties and, thus, their social capital.MethodsThe project on which this WIP is based is an explanatory mixed methods study. The quantitativepiece of our work utilizes two survey instruments, the Undergraduate Study Support (USS)survey [7], [8], and the Professional Skills Opportunities (PSO) survey [9], [10]. The USS isbased in our prior work on social capital in engineering education [7], [8], [11], [12]; it asksparticipants to identify salient people in their social network, and asks about the supports orresources those individuals as well as others provide. In particular, the USS consists of a namegenerator and a
Appendix Table 4). The number of students participatingin each specific category varied with each semester (Appendix Figure 1A). In summer of 2022,the overwhelming majority of students participated in a career enrichment experience andnoticeable low participation in industry and research experiences. It remains unknown if this wasan artifact of a summer semester or a COVID-related lag. Anecdotally, it is known that manycompanies and research labs did not recruit in 2021 for 2022 summer positions due to COVID-related budget constraints.Four of the 13 curriculum outcomes were well reflected (>80%) in the high-impact experienceassignments – “attitudes,” “communication,” “teamwork,” and “project management” (AppendixFigure 2). These professional
approach to lecture and lab teaching methods where inquiry learning, problem-basedlearning, and project based learning are utilized. This scaffolded approach utilized in inductiveteaching is more student centered than the traditional deductive approach where topicgeneralities and mathematical proofs are covered in the class followed by homework outside ofthe classroom [4] [5]. Utilizing this inductive teaching approach with a scaffolded approach,utilizing multiple, active learning focused teaching methods, mastery of the concepts is now partof the learning process as students actively work through problems or projects [5].It has also been shown in engineering education research that student satisfaction, self-efficacy,and motivation are all
process and a vision and education value canvas was developed.A second major component of our project was teaching innovation processes to the faculty so theycould better assess their teaching projects and engage in continuous experimental improvement.Although we anticipated that the Education Value Canvas would be the guiding principles for thefaculty teaching innovators, as the first cohort of teaching innovators approached the one-yearpoint, we realized that the sharing, learning, and frameworks that helped scaffold the innovationprocess throughout the year were engaging faculty more than the mission and value canvas. Wedecided to reformulate the teaching retreat in the Antigua Forum format with the purpose beingsharing, reformulating, and
elementary students. With ML-powered controllers to animate students’ roboticinventions, we believe it is possible to provide students without any previous engineering orprogramming experiences with ML learning opportunities.In this paper, we introduce the integrating AI program, design, preliminary pilot findings, and thefuture plan for this three-year ongoing project.2. Overview of Integrating AI2.1 Robotics PlatformWe designed a hardware platform for these pilot tests with the following criteria:(1) Built-in multiple ML algorithms to support students in exploring the learning behavior ofdifferent algorithms.(2) A system that was compatible with upper elementary classrooms. Specifically focusing onhardware that is safe, accessible, and easy
Hossain, Hani Saad, Heechang Bae and Kyle Larsen Department Mechanical Engineering and Technology Eastern Washington UniversityAbstract:In our institution, we offer a one-quarter long “Engineering Economics” class for the MechanicalEngineering (ME) and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) curriculum. This 2-creditcourse explores the economic principles in systematic evaluation of the benefits and costsassociated with typical engineering projects. In particular, this course deals with formulating,estimating, and evaluating the economic outcomes when alternatives to achieve a definedpurpose are available. Therefore, the purpose of this course is to prepare our engineering studentsto be qualified
, especially in first yearengineering courses, teaching inclusive, collaborative and productive behaviors for working inteams composed of people with diverse backgrounds is challenging [1]. For students frommarginalized or minority populations, many interventions focus on preparing them to workwithin a majority-focused and sometimes unwelcoming culture [2]. Supported by NSF funding, ateam of researchers investigated a different approach. They infused existing engineering andcomputer science curriculum with small, but impactful, changes or additions to help studentsdevelop inclusive professional identities. That project approached diversity holistically,including different life experiences, demographic characteristics, personalities, and problem
for students preparing for a career in automation.IntroductionThe Cognex equipment was purchased through the Rapids Grants from the State of Ohio. Arequest for a vision system was made and the Cognex name was given as a potential source of acomplete vision system. Nothing was known about Cognex at the time, just the name. They hadbeen good at advertising their brand in trade journals and other automation magazines.The cameras were purchased and delivered in late 2019. They sat in their delivery boxes forquite some time. There was no time do anything at the time they were delivered and then Covidhit. As Covid slowly gave way to ‘normal’, a student asked to do an independent project so hewas asked if he would like to explore the PLC/Cognex
in terms of additionaleligible majors, inclusion of first-year transfer students, and the definition of “low-income” willbe broadened to include students in the “middle zone.” All engineering majors at UWT,including Computer, Electrical, Mechanical and Civil are now eligible to apply for the program.Mechanical and Civil Engineering are two of the newest engineering programs, starting in 2021and 2022, respectively.As part of the second phase, a new introductory course was developed and offered for the firsttime in Autumn 2022. This project-based Introduction to Engineering course leveraged bestpractices from engineering education to engage students in their academic careers. The coursewas inspired by the successful coffee-based class
in Figure 2. The top of this figure involved three universities, with en-dorsements and support from top academic administrators, forming a collaboration committeeto coordinate work across institutions. The committee established discipline-specific committeesshown along the bottom of Figure 2 for five engineering disciplines, empowering them to suggesttheir own improvements. The collaboration committee worked to create initial analytics, launchthe effort, and provide support for individual engineering colleges and departments.Develop a Vision and Strategy. The overarching vision for this project involves the developmentof a framework for improving equity in engineering outcomes. The strategy involves developingdiscipline-specific best
engineering is continuously developing anddemands a workforce of engineers with the competency to perform across nations [2], [3]. For an engineer to achieveglobal competency, they must be able to work effectively with people who define problems and whose approach towardsfinding a solution to these problems are different than oneself [4]. Researchers have been challenged to define what makes aglobally competent engineer and what attributes an exemplary global engineer would encompass [2], [5]–[8]. In summary,a global engineer must demonstrate competency in technical, global, and professional aspects. Technical competency isachieved by demonstrating knowledge of the engineering science fundamentals, project management skills, and innovation [5].Global
computer, mobile, and information technologies to advance healthy and successful aging in elderly and underserved populations. He has successfully led research projects in the areas of telehealth/mobile health (m-health), home health care technologies, personal health records, and design and development of biomedical instrumentation, including wearable medical devices. He is a recognized biomedical researcher with prior funding from NIH, NSF, FDA, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Defense, and other organizations. He also serves on grant panels for NIH, NSF, FDA, and the editorial board of several engineering journals. Dean Tran has over 20 years of experience in academic administration, curricular innovation
curiosity. Some students expressed that theypreferred assignments where multiple answers could be considered correct, especially in groupor collaborative settings. Removing the need to find a single correct answer reduced studentstress and provided more autonomy in the project. Other students stated that they appreciatedhaving clearly defined goals in a project as it gave them more structure. This was especially trueon graded assignments. “I like projects more. They're less stressful because you get to like, one, do something you want to do, if it’s like, an open-ended project. And two, you don't have to worry about like, being wrong kind of, cause like, it's bigger than just the answer to one question.” “That depends
’ perception of Community Engaged Learning pedagogy in 2020 at North Dakota State University. Over my final undergraduate years, I created a Humanitarian Engineering lab on OSU’s campus. The lab served over 125 students when I graduated in May 2022. I currently attend Colorado School of Mines to study Humanitarian Engineering and Science. At Mines, I am a teaching assistant for the Engineering With Community Design Studio. It consists of eight capstone projects applying engineering for social good. After Mines, I want to become a lecturer for general engineering courses and Humanitarian Engineering.Dr. Dean Nieusma, Colorado School of Mines Dean Nieusma is Department Head of Engineering, Design, and Society at Colorado
Paper ID #39813Understanding Needs of Undergraduate Engineering Students Who ViewDegree Attainment as ”Transactional”Mr. Matthew S. Sheppard, Clemson University I earned my B.S. in Industrial Engineering and my M.S. in Mechanical Engineering; both at Clemson Uni- versity. I have several years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineer supporting process improvements, machine design, and capital project management. Now, I have entered into the Engineering and Science Education PhD program at Clemson University with hopes of teaching hands-on engineering principles to students in Appalachia after graduation. The focus of my
listening to music.Dr. Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder Dr. Malinda Zarske is the current Chair of the ASEE Board of Director’s Commission on P-12 Engi- neering Education and a faculty member and Associate Director of the Engineering Plus program at the University of Colorado Boulder. She teaches undergraduate engineering core and product design courses. Her primary research covers the effects of intrateam segregation on engineering teams and the impacts of project-based service-learning on student identity and perseverance in P-12 through undergraduate engi- neering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs: Does
Paper ID #37545Analysis of gaps in the training of engineers in relation tointernational standards: The case of industrial engineering students inChile.Mr. Ruben Vega-Valenzuela, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile Master in Industrial Engineering from the Andr´es Bello University, Public Administrator from the Uni- versity of Chile. He has three diplomas in the areas of operations management, project management and managerial management. Likewise, he has certifications in ontological coaching and comprehensive facilitation of learning processes. He currently works as academic secretary and tenured professor at Uni
project attempting to improve dissemination of student narratives using innovative audio approaches. Gabe has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Utah State University (USU). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Audio for Inclusion: Broadening Participation in Engineering Through Audio Dissemination of Marginalized Students’ NarrativesIntroductionThe transformation of engineering culture towards inclusion is a key objective in the retentionand professionalization of a diverse engineering workforce. Faculty are key stakeholdersimpacting that inclusion because of their prominent role in shaping students’ underrepresented
students were available to answer the students' questions. Figure 4a: Circuit diagram of the RC Figure 4b: Circuit connection on the experiment breadboard of the RC experimentFigure 4c: Pictorial representation of the ADALM 1000 output result for the RCexperimentComputer ScienceComputer systems are at the foundation of major breakthroughs in information and communicationtechnology (find any paper and cite here). At the heart of these systems lies digital circuits, whichnecessitated the expansion of the ECP project to the computer science department. The objectiveof the carefully curated experiments is to drive down the concept of digital circuits by giving thestudents practical and hands-on
engineeringhas increased from 18% to 21% [2], [3]. This 3% growth over a nearly two-decade period isindicative of larger social issues among institutions regarding women and other marginalizedstudents [4]. This observed lack of women and racial minority representation in STEM degreeattainment ultimately impacts representation in professional fields, which could lead to increasedgender and racial labor market inequality [4]. Minority retention research in engineeringeducation spaces is conducted to increase STEM graduation rates, which could be used as a toolin socioeconomic mobility for minority members [5]. This work in progress paper presents the preliminary results of a qualitative research andanalysis project conducted with the goal of
repeatedly evaluate what we are doing based on where we want tobe, and the process of learning is incomplete without it. Without this necessary step, even studentswith an abundance of pragmatic experience have “little capacity to turn learning into improvedaction.” Critical reflection involves generating, deepening, and documenting learning [27].A study conducted by Bo Chang at Ball State University demonstrated that the completion ofguided reflections at key points during the semester led to improved cohesiveness and overallquality of work [24]. Upon completion of assignments and projects, Chang requested that hisstudents “reflect on the highlights, or the uniqueness, or the most significant parts of theirassignment, the process of how they
2019 to implement the new National Curriculum Guidelines (DCNs) for engineering inBrazil. These guidelines promote the development of teaching based on competencies [22] -[24]. According to the Brazilian Association of Industrial Engineering [25], the newcurriculum organizes and integrates the various teaching activities into seven blocks: (i)Production; (ii) Optimization; (iii) Quality; (iv) Human Factors; (v) Project/Product; (vi)Production Economics; and (vii) Technology [24]. UFRGS’s Industrial Engineering undergraduate program participates in theModernization of Undergraduate Education program (PMG) [26] as a pilot project to addressthe challenge of implementing a competency-based curriculum. This pilot project to promoteengineering
projects have included the study of heuristics as education tools, and academic makerspaces as opportunities to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering. *Both authors contributed equally to this work as co-first authors.August Kohls, Carnegie Mellon University August Kohls is pursuing his PhD in Electrical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He earned his MS in Electrical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2022 and his BS in Electrical Engineer- ing from the University of Cincinnati in 2020. His academic research focuses on fabricating novel nano- material integrated microdevices for cancer and viral diagnostics. His other personal research projects include investigating methods
describes theintegration of several ISBL modules in an undergraduate OOP class. For a complete list of ISBLmodules developed for other STEM courses/disciplines as part of our overarching educationalproject that this paper stems from, see our project website at https://sites.psu.edu/immersivesimulationpbl.ISBL Implementation in an Undergraduate Computer Science CourseThe undergraduate Computer Science program at Penn State University - Abington College offersa second-year course in object-oriented programming (OOP). This is a required course for theprogram and an elective course for other engineering majors. The course is offered in fall andspring semesters. The course sections used in this study were offered in Spring 2021, Fall 2021,Spring 2022
Hydrodynamics (prerequisites include differential equations and fluid mechanics),offered to students specializing in mechanical engineering in a small engineering program in thenortheast. Students were assigned to various stakeholder groups, further described below, andtasked with participating in a simulated meeting to select the next location for an offshore windfarm. The role-playing activity was designed to bring realism to engineering ethics, which canoften feel abstract or distant, by specifically selecting a scenario from the university’sgeographical region and related to the course content.BackgroundIn late 2016, the Block Island Wind Farm in Rhode Island became the first project to providecustomers with offshore wind power in the United States
earned an M.S. degree in industrial engineering from Sharif University of Technology, and a B.S. degree in civil engineering from Tabriz University. Her research interests focus on mental health and wellness in engineering, retention of engi- neering students from underrepresented groups, engineering student interactions with peers and faculty, and system thinking and system analysis. Dr. Gholizadeh has also work experience as an educational data analyst and strategic planning project manager.Mrs. Shanta A. Jerideau, University of South Carolina Shanta Jerideau is a doctoral candidate in the counseling education and supervision program at the Uni- versity of South Carolina (USC). Shanta obtained her B.A. degree in
leading software development teams towards de- livery of digital projects for organizations such as Coca-Cola, Chrysler and the State of Florida. Currently leading IT innovation at the University of Miami, involving AI, mixed and virtual reality (MR/VR). SAFe, PMP and Scrum certified, winner of Project Management Institute (PMI) competition, quick to zero in on key performance indicators and harness technology to improve them. Published business writer. Prince- ton University computer science graduate. University of Miami MBA. Fluent in English, French, Italian and Spanish.Mert Okyay, University of Colorado, Boulder I am a theoretical physicist working in quantum information and condensed matter, and with interests in