. Ourexperience has provided substantial evidence that this type of collaboration yields importantbenefits for all participants, including students and the corporate world that they will eventuallypopulate.This paper details a single project—one of many—in which students had to complete a softwaresolution for an imaginary client. This particular project required the design of a software solution Page 6.876.1for a small airline. The software was needed to help the airline maintain passenger reservations.Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & ExpositionCopyright © 2001, American Society for Engineering
in Special Education with emphasis in gifted and talented education.Megan Yoder, Colorado School of MinesBarbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines Barbara Moskal received her Ed.D. in Mathematics Education from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, the Interim Director of the Trefny Institute for Educational Innovation, and the Director of the Center for Assessment in STEM at the Colorado School of Mines and an Associate Editor for the Journal of Engineering Education. Her research interests are educational project assessment and evaluation, K-12 Outreach and gender equity in STEM.Michael Hacker, Hofstra University Michael Hacker is Co-director of the Center for
. Page 7.1171.5 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2002, American Society for Engineering Education 5Course Materials Pages Figure 3: The Course Materials PagesThe course materials page is also accessed from the homepage and contains all instructionalmaterials that are considered helpful to the students. The “Labs & Basics” icon leads students tothe page containing materials pertaining to the lab and class sessions. The “Team Projects” icontakes students to all materials relevant to the team projects held throughout the quarter.Materials can include animated presentations
strategy currently employed for addressing assessment and eventualABET accreditation of the program. Each of these aspects is a great challenge for any newprogram, but due to the complexity and the interdepartmental multidisciplinary requirements of arobotics engineering program great care and effort was made to assure that the foundationalaspects of the program such as projects, research, and student learning were all complementaryto current and future success of the program. The author also discusses innovative approachesused in teaching within this program. The perspectives and impact of multidisciplinary designs,approaches, and experiences of the robotics engineering degree program on constituentsincluding students, faculty, administration
Paper ID #37188Using Active Learning and Gamification to Teach Software Engineering inGame Design CoursesDr. Bruce R. Maxim, University of Michigan, Dearborn Bruce R. Maxim is Professor of CIS and the Nattu Natarajan Professor of Engineering. He has worked as a software engineer, project manager, professor, author, and consultant for more than forty years. His research interests include software engineering, human computer interaction, game design, and artificial intelligenceDr. Jeffrey Jonathan Yackley, University of Michigan, Flint Jeffrey J. Yackley is an assistant professor of software engineering in the College of
significantadvantages of incorporating technology into the teaching of linear algebra, such as throughapplication projects developed using Jupyter Notebooks with Python [4]. Doing so cansubstantially improve students' comprehension and practical application of the subject [5].Integrating various technologies into the linear algebra curriculum can augment the learningexperience [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [12]. By leveraging computers for intricate problem-solving, students can attain a deeper understanding of linear algebra and effectively tackle morecomplex tasks. This approach fosters interactive learning, encouraging active participation andengagement. Consequently, the incorporation of both hardware and software in linear algebrainstruction has become
insights generated from the initial implementation of a journeymapping methodology and this methodology’s ability to inform doctoral program design andassessment. This paper explores journey mapping as a UX method for researching and assessing doctoralengineering programs and offers preliminary findings from journey mapping data collection. Asresearch participants, doctoral engineering students create journey maps to identify programexperiences that range from highly positive to highly negative in their personal identitydevelopment as engineering researchers. Among the most frequent experiences identified asdevelopmental were courses, projects and assignments, and individual research; less frequent butnevertheless key experiences were
], Matlab-based instruction[7], and conceptual questions for assessment [8]. Novel approaches regarding teaching antenna-related courses were investigated as well [9]-[13].In [9], an antenna laboratory course with helical and discone antenna design projects was proposed.In [10], a theory simplified antenna course with focusing on design, simulation, and measurementusing a low-cost portable kit was presented. In [11], design and measurement of dipole and Yagiantennas were embedded into undergraduate EM course to provide better understanding of EMfield theory. In [12], a four-patch methodology in teaching antenna theory was implementedthrough delivering theoretical analysis, solving problems using derivations and Matlab, gaininghands-on experiences
Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo since 2006. During the 2011-2012 academic year he participated in a professor exchange, teaching at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. His engineering education interests include collaborating on the Dynamics Concept Inventory, developing model-eliciting activities in mechanical engineering courses, inquiry-based learning in mechanics, and design projects to help promote adapted physical activities. Other professional interests include aviation physiology and biomechanics. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Work in Progress: Hands-On Activity for Conceptual
Hummel © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Early Research Scholars Program at UIC AdjustmentsIn this poster, we provide an update to the adoption of the Early Research Scholars Program(ERSP), developed at the University of California San Diego, to our institution, the University ofIllinois at Chicago (UIC). The program was designed to support retention of students frommarginalized backgrounds in the field of computing especially during the second year of theirmajor.Currently, the project at UIC is in its third year of the grant, having served three cohort ofstudents thus far. In this poster, we focus on discussing
the activity; and apprenticeship of the heart concerns theethical considerations of that activity. Within engineering, the Three Apprenticeships modelprovides a useful lens through which to investigate how engineers carry out the design process –though engineers rely heavily technical (head) skills, this framework provides additional lensesfor understanding how engineers leverage practical skills and ethical thinking through theapprenticeships of the hand and heart, allowing for a more holistic assessment of the designprocess.MethodDesigned as a sequential explanatory mixed methods study, this project leverages bothquantitative and qualitative data to understand what engineers prioritize during the designprocess. To assess these priorities
qualitative research bydisseminating findings with more immediacy and accessibility than traditional researchpublications. Approach: We summarize one specific audio narrative dissemination approach conducted as partof the pilot phase of the Audio for Inclusion Project, a recent National ScienceFoundation-funded project to foster inclusive understandings for engineering faculty. Weorganize the discussion around orienting goals and challenges encountered, as well as lessonslearned and suggestions for future improvements.Findings: Lessons learned for audio narrative dissemination include paying close attention tocreating a coherent and cohesive narrative by removing distracting details, and aligning studentactors with participants so that the tone
design project hosted by a corporate partner and based on a currentconcern/issue/trend in the engineering field that concludes with participants sharing theirprototypes and solutions during a design project showcase in which company affiliates, faculty,family, and others are invited to attend. Other activities include a few daily engineering activitieshosted by faculty in various engineering departments at the university and other academicsupport events, such as presentations with the admissions office. In the following sections, wewill discuss each of the major components of in-person C-Tech2 and how they shifted to theonline environment from 2019 to 2020, and further shifts that were made in 2021 for each of theelements. A. StaffThe high
autoethnographic, ethnographic, and qualitative interview projects on a wide- range of topics, has taught research methods at the introductory, advanced, and graduate levels, and has trained research assistants in diverse forms of data collection and analysis.Robert L. Nagel © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Student competency, autonomy, and relatedness in a practice-oriented engineering program: An application of self-determination theoryAbstractFor engineering students, how might three basic needs—competency, autonomy, andrelatedness—promote intrinsic motivation among students? In this
Paper ID #36421External review letters for promotion and tenure decisions atresearch-intensive institutions: An analysis of the content of templateletters for bias and recommendations for inclusive languageProf. Cinzia Cervato, Iowa State University Cinzia Cervato is the lead PI of the NSF-funded ADVANCE Midwest Partnership project and Morrill Professor of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences. She has served as a faculty fellow for early career and term faculty in the Office of the Provost and faculty fellow for strategic planning in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. She earned a doctor of geology degree from the
) Kurt Becker, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Engineering Education, College of Engineering, Utah State University Kurt Becker is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. His research includes engineering design thinking, systems engineering, engineering education professional development, technical training, and adult learning cognition. He is currently working on National Science Foundation funded projects exploring engineering design thinking and systems thinking, a USAID funded project in Egypt, “Center of Excellence in Water”, and Department of Education funded GEARUP projects in the area of STEM education related to engineering education. He has extensive international
canprovide relevance to concepts students learn in the classroom while fostering their interest in aSTEM field [10]. Other scholars identified that a sustained interest in engineering, for example,is important for students as they make decisions about their careers [11]. Project OverviewTaking this context into account, this CAREER project originally focused primarily on exploringengineering career pathways in rural, Appalachian communities in Southwest Virginia, buildingon previous efforts described in other sources [12]. The original goals of the project sought tomore deeply understand the longitudinal development of engineering interest from middle schoolthrough post-secondary education, and sought to
Kacey Beddoes is a Project Director in the College of Engineering Dean’s Office at San Jose State Univer- sity. She holds a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech. Further information about her work can be found at www.sociologyofengineering.org. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Mental Health in Engineering Education Before, During, and After COVID- 19 Related DisruptionsAbstract: This paper summarizes the results of our NSF funded longitudinal study on mentalhealth in engineering education (EEC #1929484 and #1929478). Survey instruments were usedto measure the prevalence of several mental health conditions in engineering students at
, an FCA project is mapped to engineering disciplines.The results of this paper are intended to bring to light integrative engineering pedagogy throughthe utilization of an FCA project in the classroom.Research MethodologyThis study analyzed and categorized existing research on facility engineering practice and facilityengineering education from 1993 to 2023 by conducting a search of literature. Limited researchexists associated with the topic matter, so an extended search of industry organizations andaffiliations that support facility engineering was conducted. Further search criteria includedarchitectural engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering,structural engineering, technology engineering of
presentation is two-fold: 1) to provide an overview of our NSF project,Pandemic Impact: Undergraduates’ Social Capital and Engineering Professional Skills, and 2)to report our progress and preliminary quantitative findings. We hope to discuss our project andpreliminary results with fellow engineering educators and receive feedback.The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted engineering education in multiple ways that willcontinue to be felt for years to come. One of the less understood ways the pandemic hascontinued to leave a residue on engineering education is how social distancing and onlinecourses altered students’ professional development. Of particular concern are students who wereeither new to the institution or started their college education during
Adoption Among FacultyDuring the current 4th industrial revolution, technology is changing at an ever increasing pace[1]. Thus, it is essential that engineering educators continually adopt and teach new engineeringtechnologies to both keep the technologies used in engineering coursework relevant for graduatesentering industry, as well as to model lifelong learning for their students. In fact, ABET requiresfaculty to teach relevant tools for modern engineering, as well as equip students with life-longlearning skills [2]. However, the time restrictions on faculty are well documented [3 - 4] and canmake learning new technologies challenging.This poster summarizes the preliminary results of an NSF project funded through the Directoratefor Engineering
electric energy, sustainability, and Maine's uniqueecology; a project-based first-year course about power, energy, sustainability, and robotics; mentoringopportunities with local Boston middle and high school students; study group opportunities, and exposureto IEEE PES Society events and other professional activities, such as seminars and conferences. Our goalwas a 90% second-year retention rate, and a 90% five-year graduation rate, with at least 50% of theScholars going on to intern and work in the electric power industry.The program started in October, 2021 and seven qualified EE students (Cohort 1) received the award in2021. An eight scholar was later added that year. Since these students had already started the fallsemester, they did not do
statistics, predictive analytics, stochastic processes, quality engineering and management, simulation, etc.Dr. Eric Specking, University of Arkansas Dr. Eric A. Specking serves as the Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management and Retention for the Col- lege of Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Specking received a B.S. in Computer Engineering, a M.S. in Industrial Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. His research interest includes decision quality, resilient design, set-based design, engineering and project management, and engineering education. During his time at the University of Arkansas, Eric has served as Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator, or Senior
through the scary woods: you’d better stay on the trail or risk getting very lost.Each of these lab models has important benefits, pedagogically and practically. The followingsection introduces low-cost FPGAs, which combine many of the benefits of these differentapproaches.Low-cost FPGAsNot long ago, “Low-cost FPGA” was an oxymoron. That is no longer the case: There are nownumerous FPGA development boards under $50, including the UPduino 3.1 [5], WebFPGA [6],and the tinyFPGA family [7].Lattice Semiconductor defined this category with the iCE40, a lineup of simple and low-powerFPGAs with a few thousand logic elements and a few dozen I/O pins [8]. The IceStorm project[9] publicly reverse-engineered the iCE40 architecture and bitstream format, and
the creation of flexible components with embedded sensors using additive manufacturing for robotics, rehabilitation and industrial applications. During his time at Purdue, he has been awarded several grants to develop technology for the improvement of fluid power systems. As the director of his research group at Purdue, he received funding for the development of contamination resistant valves for the throttle control of fighter jet engines. The resulting design of this project generated a modified poppet valve that improved its response time from 40ms to 10ms. He has developed with his students an IoT irrigation system for water deprived areas in Arequipa, Peru. He has also conducted research in novel methods for the
study also anticipates increase in student retentionand reduce failure rate in thermodynamics course. This teaching style can enhance higher order thinkingapproach in students and help them connect theoretical concepts with real world applications. 2. BACKGROUND AND MOTIVATIONAfter graduation, engineering students work in industries where they are required to work on differentdesign projects with co-workers. Some of the challenges faced by students are not being able to relatetextbook knowledge to real world design applications, work with others as a team and be an extrovert. It isvery important to introduce students to project based (PrjBL), problem based (PrbBL) and active learningall together (POPBL) at an early
year or even second year ofstudy. Until recently, Binghamton University students have declared their engineering major atthe end of their second semester of study. Now, the declaration of major is done at the end of thefirst semester, although students are informed that they can still change their selection with nopenalty until the start of their second year. The fall semester of engineering courses introducestudents to the engineering majors offered at Binghamton University. There are guest lecturersfrom the engineering departments and industry. The engineering lectures, laboratories, andstudent projects represent all the engineering majors. These educational experiences are designedto give students a better understanding of the engineering
for ductile andbrittle materials, fatigue, and analysis of mechanical components, such as shafts, fasteners, gears, etc. [1].A Project-based multi-objectivesequential teaching strategy is used toteach this course [2]. During thesemester cycle the students work onthree sequential design projects. Theused approach introduces the designprocedures and concepts using a singlemulti-level design problem as asemester-long project. An Excelspreadsheet for the design analysiswas created by each student and wasupdated repetitively during the courseto achieve new design specifications Fig. 1 Design project worksheetand criteria, Figure 1. In addition, thestudents built a numerical model for the same project using Finite
work conducted as part of therecently funded National Science Foundation Research in the Formation of Engineers project,"Research: Looks Like Me": Leveraging Funds of Identity to Enhance Engineering CareerPursuits in Rural/Reservation Communities. The overall goal of the project is to fosterpartnerships among tribal and community colleges and the surrounding rural and tribal schooldistricts. These partnerships will result in increased awareness and preparedness of rural andindigenous youth to pursue engineering and engineering related careers. We are currentlyassembling professional learning communities (PLCs) consisting of pre and in-serviceelementary teachers, instructors from partner tribal and community colleges, and faculty from alarge
worked as a structural engi- neering professional at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) LLP. As a licensed professional engineer in the states of Connecticut and California, Dr. Jiang has been involved in the design of a variety of low- rise and high-rise projects. His current research interests mainly focus on Smart Structures Technology, Structural Control and Health Monitoring and Innovative Engineering Education.Dr. Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University Dr. Cheng Chen is currently an associate professor in the school of engineering at San Francisco State University. His research interests include earthquake engineering, structural reliability and fire structural engineering.Dr. Kwok Siong Teh, San Francisco