Science at Mississippi State University. His professional responsibilities include project planning and management as well as architectural design practice in private and public construction and engineering firms. He has taught in architecture and construction programs since 2006. Dr. Rokooei’s primary research interests include simulation and serious games, project management methodologies, construction education, data analytics, creativity and innovation, and emerging technologies. He is actively pursuing the development of educational techniques and methods in construction. He has developed construction-based simulation applications and strives to bring aspects of project management into simulation applications.Dr
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in preparatory worksheets before class and programming assignments alignedwith lectures and PLG sessions. Additionally, the curriculum integrates online self-pacedtraining auto-graded modules from the MathWorks platform.The course's unique design, combining MATLAB programming with mathematical analysis in acondensed half-semester each presents both advantages and challenges. It offers an efficient wayto cover essential topics rapidly, emphasizing the practical application of programming tomathematical concepts. This approach necessitates precise curriculum planning to ensure contentis both deep and manageable within the limited time, requiring strategies that maximize learningoutcomes and thoughtfully designed assessments to accurately gauge
Paper ID #41601Board 145: Development of Air Quality Assessment Activities Using a Coding-BasedMicrocontroller for an After-School STEM Program (Work in Progress)Dr. Jin Ho Jo Dr. Jin Ho Jo is a Professor of Technology at Illinois State University, teaching in the Sustainable and Renewable Energy program. Dr. Jo also leads the Sustainable Energy Consortium at the university. Dr. Jo is an honors graduate of Purdue University, where he earned a B.S. in Building Construction Management. He earned his M.S. in Urban Planning from Columbia University, where he investigated critical environmental justice issues in New York
teachers developed curricular modules based on their research in collaboration with aneducation faculty member of the university. The curricular modules developed during thesummer program are currently being implemented in the classroom. Follow up activities,including school visits to observe the implementation of course modules, students’ response,findings and reflection on curricular module implementation are planned with specific timeline,and will be discussed in the conference presentation.AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under AwardNo. 2206864. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily
constructed using the Studio 2.0 software. A limitation of this program is thatit is difficult to test the structural rigidity and the gearing of Lego creations. Therefore, the partsfor each design iteration had to first be ordered, assembled, and tested. For the initial coaxialmodel, this is the process that was followed. When this design was first built, it did not workproperly. However, after deviating from the original plan, an updated version was developed.This was refined on the Studio 2.0 program, and the parts were ordered for the new model.A second iron bird coaxial helicopter model was then designed in a similar fashion to the first. Italso underwent testing and a redesign before a final version was created (Figures 1 and 2). Thissecond
portfolio and a scenario based exam. The portfolio is ateam-produced document that describes the design process the team embark in over a periodof time. A scenario- based exam is used to assess individual understanding of the engineeringdesign. The scenario-based exam has been piloted several times and we present the initialfindings as well as steps for future consideration of summative course assessment in highschool engineering courses. This scenario included an authentic engineering problem related tourban design and planning in the suburbs of Nashville, TN. The exam included engineeringartifacts designed by members of the team that worked on the actual project, as well as datarelated to the problem from relevant government agencies and media
able to transfer back to 4-year institutions and complete a degree. The samecase study question will be used for consistency. It will be interesting to see if reverse transferstudents enrolled in the same college but not involved in a programmatic approach would feelthe same way. These two populations should have the same demographics to eliminate thedifferences in demographics.To further our research, we will also conduct a comprehensive survey among reverse transferstudents in the college to understand their experiences, challenges, and aspirations. The aim is tofurther explore the identified themes across a larger demographic by advancing towards a largerquantitative investigation [18]. Our plan involves conducting consequential interviews
climate survey included the climate scale with 50 items for 9 constructs anddemographic items to capture the respondents’ complex social identities. During summer and fall2023, we collected our first pilot study data of 287 doctoral engineering students from 28institutions in the U.S. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with the data from 287 engineeringdoctoral students revealed the latent factor structure of the climate scale for eight constructsindicated by 39 items. Internal consistency was good. Based on the EFA results, we planned torevise the items and add new items for the second round of data collection for the second pilotstudy in Year 2. Results from studies using the finalized survey are expected to guide specific policies
the learningobjectives. In this space, it becomes much easier to adapt lesson plans and lower the barrier ofentry for students who may feel scared by the material. Furthermore, there are many advantagesto implementing application-based learning within concepts in Electrical Engineering andBioengineering curricula [18, 2]. Creatively implementing these strategies allows students to“play within the sandbox” and test limits in a controlled environment that is safe to fail in, in amanner that will build greater engagement within the course material. These games may alsoassist with retention as they reinforce and supplement material that is already covered in thelectures, while giving students the opportunity to fortify those foundations [19, 20
presented in Figure 1.1) Internship projects provide authentic opportunities to address real clients’ needs. Products aredeveloped through an iterative engineering design process that centers universal design andempathy, and the program is long enough to allow for product completion and delivery.2) Work environment aims to replicate real-world engineering design work environments(although in educational settings) by prioritizing intern ownership and agency over projectdesign, decision-making, and process, emphasizing collaboration with other interns and clients,and holding interns accountable for their work plans, deadlines, and deliverables.3) Support and training are essential to the process and provided by adult and near-peer mentorswho provide
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responsibilities and fosteredpositive group dynamics. Cohesion prevailed, with no significant conflicts, and studentsvoluntarily spent time together beyond planned activities. Feedback on research mentors wasgenerally favorable, and despite some project complications, the overarching goals of the studentresearch cohort were realized. Addressable issues, such as suboptimal dining choices, emergedbut were considered manageable and amendable for future cohorts. The overarching aim ofproviding engineering exposure to non-engineering students from varied backgrounds wasunequivocally achieved, culminating in a valuable and enjoyable experience for all involved. 3. Research IntroductionConcrete, a widely utilized construction material for several decades, is
only be served as an interimpurpose. The advantage however is that it possesses most functions of a processor so it can get studentsstarted much quicker. After students become acquainted with the idea of a processor design, we canadvance the design into a commercially available computer that is learned from phase two andcontinued with the benefit of available tools and the familiarity to students. 4. Summary of ImplementationThe first phase of the trilogy should be very similar to a traditional digital electronics course.Many textbooks are available to carry out the plan stated in the Background section. For combinationalcircuit, the traditional functions of four MSI circuits should be addressed, namely decoders, encoders,multiplexers and
further explanation below.Table 2: Student Responses for common use cases Student Responses Interest in use case Debugging code High Generating plans/guides Medium Generating lists Medium Writing simple emails/documentation Low Generating discussion questions Low Used similar to google.com however allows for more specific/tailored questions and Low answers Finding external resources
contend that theirdesire to remain connected to the institute at the program level will be strong, thus allowing theseinitiatives to continue to develop and grow over time. The holistic planning of all externalengagement activities of the department is shown to result in high student satisfaction and highlevels of achievement on certain professional skills. The main organizational effort was incataloging various activities of the department and developing an integrated awareness. Thisadditional effort soon paid off with time savings that resulted from one activity feeding intoanother. To date, we engaged every potential external contact through one of the several avenuesof student engagement depending on the topic and mutual interests.Despite the
workshopfocusing on electronics to attract underrepresented students to the electrical engineeringdiscipline. The workshop content, the overall student experience, and lessons learned will bediscussed.2. MESA students’ one-day field tripSouthwest Washington MESA planned and organized the event as part of the annual WashingtonMESA Day event. The field trip to WSU Vancouver took place on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023.The event started at 9:00 AM, with participants checking in. After completing the check-inprocess and the general instructions, students were put in groups of 6 to 12 to participate in thedifferent STEM-related activities designed for them: “Fun with Electronics” “Epic Projects Led by College Students” “Smart Flowerpots = IoT
investigation was able to determine a possible reason. At the time that the course wasscheduled, many students had either a required course or an elective course that occurred at thesame time. Several students expressed their disappointment that they were unable to take thecourse due to time conflicts, and requested that the course be offered again, and soon. This isencouraging to the professor, and work has already begun with program administration toschedule the course in the future to minimize conflicts with other courses taken by students inour programs. The response from students unable to take the course in its initial offering isencouraging, and as such, the course is planned to be offered again next year.To assess the relative success of the
workplaces 3 29.82 4.5 51.18 -4.104 0.00001Q10. Personal Protective Equipment Use 4 30.72 5 50.28 -3.75759 0.00016Q11. Common Workplace Safety and Health Hazards 4 29.85 5 50.41 -3.97625 0.00006Q12. Maintainance of Walking and Working Surfaces 3 30.15 5 50.1 -3.85858 0.00012Q13. Identifying and Resolving Fall Hazards 3 29.39 4.5 51.61 -4.27239 < 0.00001Q14. Identifying and Resolving Fire Hazards 3 29.79 4 50.47 -4.00077 < 0.00001Q15. Emergency Action Plans 3 29.28 4
andcomprehension among undergraduate students. The game is planned to be implemented in anintroductory Materials Engineering course with over 120 students this fall, with an evaluationstrategy that includes both qualitative and quantitative methods to comprehensively assess itsimpact.The integration of the curriculum into an immersive narrative and interactive gameplay enablesstudents to apply theoretical knowledge in practical, problem-solving scenarios. The tasks withinthe game are aligned with specific learning objectives, ranging from understanding basic crystalstructures to applying advanced techniques like X-ray diffraction analysis. "CrystallineConundrums" successfully demonstrates the potential of using popular TV series elements to makecomplex
]. AI has numerous potential applications in the constructionindustry, ranging from helping with decision-making to streamlining workflows and lesseningenvironmental effects.The construction management industry aims to streamline the planning, designing, and buildingprocess as effectively as possible, and AI ought to be a part of the construction manager's toolkitif it can assist in achieving these efficiencies [4]. According to the United States of AmericaBureau of Economic Analysis report for the first quarter of 2022, the construction industry'snominal value added was 4.1 percent of the GDP and is projected to reach a Compound AnnualGrowth Rate of 5 percent from 2022-2026 [5]. The projected growth in the industry exacerbatesthe ongoing
a wind tunnel or any other flow visualizationdemonstration units to be used as part of fluid mechanics hands-on laboratories, and due tolimited funds, it was difficult to purchase a new demonstration unit. The planned experimentaims to visualize flow dynamics, alongside demonstrating the pressure variance between theupper and lower regions of the wind within the testing zone.Objective: Create a small-scale prototype for a wind tunnel to be used for flow visualization andsmall data collection.Application: MET 4100 - Applied Fluid Mechanics laboratory exercise.Design and Analysis Process: 1. Research the Topic. The team performed an in-depth search of existing demonstration units on the market and of the literature review, and a
showed that the learning outcomes were accomplished by designassignments, in-class quizzes, exams, final projects, and surveys. In the future, this courseoffering will plan for projects with industry partners where students will have the opportunity towork on metal-based 3D printing systems.AcknowledgmentPart of this material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation underGrant No: 2301925. The author is also grateful to the UHCL Mechanical Engineering programfor allowing access to the research and teaching facilities and testing equipment used throughoutthis endeavor.References[1]. F42 Committee. ISO/ASTM52900 Additive Manufacturing – General Principles – Terminology [Internet]. West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM International
on an inclined plan: aninteresting application of the Faraday-Lenz law - Revista Brasileira de Ensino de Física, v.31, n. 4, 4303 (2009) Avaliable: http://www.if.ufrgs.br/pes/art0009/art0009.html [AccessedDec. 2, 2022].[26] Souza, P. V. S., da Silva, C. J. V., Balthazar, W. F. Magnetic drag and Foucault currents:a low cost experiment with video analysis - Revista Brasileira de Ensino de Física, vol. 41, nº2, e20180257 (2019) - DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1806-9126-RBEF-2018-0257[Accessed Dec. 2, 2022].[27] Santiago, J., et al. Building an Dc Electric Current Motor as Active Learning of the Lawof Faraday. Revista do Professor de Física Brasília, vol. 2, n. 2 2018[28] Lopes, D.P.M., Stein-Barana, A.C.M., Moreno, L.X. The construction of
physically and digitallyModule 2: Process digital twin of an extrusion-based 3D printing Extrusion-based 3D printing process leverages heat to fuse the input filament and deposit it topreviously printed layers. This process involves multi-physics, including thermal, structural, andmaterials. To improve students’ learning of the “additive” concept, we let them touch the “manufacturing”process, by using “Lego bricks” to simulate how a part in being built. Students are grouped intoteam, each team is allocated 400 lego blocks, as shown in Figure 3. In this lab activity, studentsneed to use lego to build a cone layer by layer. Specifically, they will: • Plan building into layers: Students will determine how many layers to build the given
9 Black 5 2 1 Hispanic/Latino 2 4 2Limitations and Future workTracking long-term enrollment outcomes post-participation is a future focus, necessitating longerstudies and collaboration with more institutions. Assessment of the program's impact on students'academic and career choices through follow-up surveys or interviews is vital, however, ensuringscalability and replicability across diverse educational settings requires refining the program'smaterials and implementation strategies. The team is planning to employ a more comprehensiveevaluation methods such as pre- and post-program assessments and
expertise are valuable. Ultimately, the virtual workshops included 10-15 participants each; the in-person workshop had 22 community participants. We were hoping for closer to a 1:1 ratio with our class of 38 students. till, the inaugural run of the course has been completed with much success and many lessonsSlearned. As we plan to rerun this course in Fall 2024, we anticipate several changes. Initially, we aim to develop two new virtual reactor models and provide more time for students to explore those models. One goal would be to hold a community open house in the VR lab, where students would host the participants on virtual tours of the reactors in person. These tours could be a starting point for interviews
transfer KSAs from one module to another, as there are many issues leftunanswered. As mentioned above, having the students consciously transfer what they knowfrom prior modules could academically challenge them more than usual; Any intervention ofa similar nature might face the same problem. A student having an improved attitude totransfer could find it harder to transfer what they know, thus creating more barriers. Thebalance between these two elements is a topic that is without a doubt important and needs tobe explored further. Ultimately, this intervention makes for a good starting point to increasethe transfer of learning behaviours in engineering students.Future Directions (Work-in-Progress)Moving forward, this research plans to conduct
: Using Context-Adaptive Planning, 1st edition. Allyn & Bacon, 2003.[2] M. E. Huba and J. E. Freed, Learner-Centered Assessment on College Campuses: Shifting the Focus from Teaching to Learning, 1st edition. Boston: Pearson, 1999.[3] S. M. Ismail, D. R. Rahul, I. Patra, and E. Rezvani, “Formative vs. summative assessment: impacts on academic motivation, attitude toward learning, test anxiety, and self-regulation skill,” Lang. Test. Asia, vol. 12, no. 1, p. 40, Sep. 2022, doi: 10.1186/s40468-022-00191-4.[4] H. Roediger and J. Karpicke, “Test-Enhanced Learning Taking Memory Tests Improves Long-Term Retention,” Psychol. Sci., vol. 17, pp. 249–55, Apr. 2006, doi: 10.1111/j.1467- 9280.2006.01693.x.[5] K. Mate and J. Weidenhofer
Strategic, not Question is about how to plan or optimize strategic approach to problem-solving Wonderment Wonderment, not Question explores boundaries of application of question wonderment statics content, such as “What would happen if…”Table 1. Current coding scheme. Codes marked with a * indicates that this code would result inthe end of the coding process, e.g. a question that was unrelated to statics content would not becoded in any subsequent categories. ^We recognize that the definition of high-level needs to bemore explicitly defined. A next step in the code-refining process is to look at the questions thatare coded consistently as high-level conceptual and