in global engineering education (GEE). By GEE, we meaneducating engineers with a global mindset to improve their Global Competency. This can bedone in many ways and many conference papers explain how a given university has createdprograms to help engineers be exposed to global technology, culture, communication andcollaboration. Typical programs offer study abroad for engineering students, but some also offermulti-national teaming on projects with common objectives.Conferences and symposia have their place, but sometimes the participants need extended timefor goal-directed discussion. With this purpose in mind, faculty who were known to be involvedin GEE programs gathered for a workshop held at Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
program was divided into three different phases. In phaseI students attended a week course offered by NASA which provided them with hands onactivities that can be integrated in teaching of STEM from 6-12 grades, in phase II summerinterns were given assistance on teaching methodologies and in phase III summer interns wereinvolved in teaching students from 6-12 grades. This paper will describe all three phases ofsummer educational internship program to enhance the interest of summer interns in STEMdisciplines.IntroductionPresident Obama in his address to the National Academics of Science in 2009 quoted a Business-Higher Education Forum report (2007) stating “There is a projected shortfall of more than280,000 math and science teachers across the
start of the programand growing to 400-500 students across seven courses after three years. The courses werecapped at 80 students per course and often had a waiting list indicating unmet demand fromstudents. Faculty engagement was engendered through “teaching exchange” meetings threetimes per semester to discuss issues with running group projects, student teaming, peerevaluation and other topics of mutual interest. Assessment of student performance was discussedbut proved difficult due to the breadth of the courses in the project spanning engineering, physics,entomology, atmospheric science, agricultural science and geology. This was revisited when theI-Series courses were developed (see Tables 1 and 2).The model of the Marquee courses was
Printing, Casting, and Entrepreneurship1. AbstractCasting is one of the oldest manufacturing processes. 3D Printing is known as one of the newesttechnologies used in the manufacturing field, and it is almost thirty years old. Although bothtechnologies are commonly used in various fields of industry and daily life, this research studyreports a unique implementation of both technologies in a new entrepreneurial environment. Theentire study had been performed in Summer 2016 as part of the Research Experiences forTeachers (RET) Supplement of a National Science foundation (NSF) funded project. In tenweeks of extensive design, 3D Printing, and casting studies, several best practices between theP16 educators and students have been established. As a
work. We find that student team members are most interested in building their technicalskills and improving their career prospects; team management strategies that address theseobjectives are most effective in keeping students engaged.Background: Small Satellite ProgramsSmall satellites are generally classified as satellites under 500 kg. CubeSats – satellites built in aform factor of one or more 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm cubes [1] – are a common type of smallsatellite. Some university programs focus specifically on CubeSat design, while other programsaddress a broader range of small spacecraft. Many university small satellite teams also pursueother high-altitude vehicle projects, such as payload design for suborbital rocket tests and high
, the Arduino was chosen since it is easier to investigate the hardware limitations of amicrocontroller than a small computer (Raspberry Pi) and requires minimal backgroundknowledge. Once the Arduino platform was chosen, the specific microcontroller needed to beselected. The Arduino Nano was chosen since it was smaller, and easier to integrate into projects(keeping in mind the classes’ focus on embedded systems). Figure 1. Arduino Nano [6].We also wanted to make sure the class didn’t lose track of hardware limitations. For this reason,the Digilent Analog Discovery was used along with the Arduino Nano. The Analog Discovery isa USB-powered, handheld device that can replace an entire lab bench of equipment. It
of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology at Eastern Washington University. He teaches courses in the areas of Robotics, Mechanics, Thermodynam- ics, Fluids, CAD, and Capstone Design.Dr. Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University DONALD C. RICHTER obtained his B. Sc. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He holds a Professional Engineer certification and worked as an Engineer and Engineering Manger in industry for 20 years before teaching. His interests include project management, robotics /automation, Student Learning and Air Pollution Dispersion Modeling
coordinators were contacted by faculty representatives and invited to participate in anequal partnership with the university team. The clients were promised a needs assessmentencompassing a problem of their choosing; the teaching staff stressed the open-ended nature ofthe project in all communications with the agency representatives. Through the course itself,each agency will construct an applicable problem statement as well as reasonable expectations indirect cooperation with student groups, instead of faculty generating project assignments.Participating agencies were asked to commit to several virtual meetings and the administration ofa client questionnaire. The objectives of this course were crafted to incorporate the principles of design
DIGITAL THERMOELECTRIC-GENERATOR BASED POWER SYSTEMAbstractThis paper is an attempt to report the modeling, design and build analysis of thermoelectricmodule (TEM) with realistic conditions for electrical power generation. It gives an insight tostatic and dynamic modeling with temperature dependent parametric variations and computationof various TEM parameters for modeling power generators.This paper demonstrates the undergraduate engineering technology student-driven research atour university in this arena. It depicts the application of the multi-agent approach which allowedthe student team to take full control of the project from inception to completion. The teamdeveloped and built a microprocessor based prototype thermo
Gillian Saunders-Smits is Senior Lecturer and Passionate Engineering Education Researcher and Cur- riculum Developer at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering of TU Delft in the Netherlands. She teaches Research Methodologies to all Master students, runs a MOOC on the Introduction to Aerospace Structures and Materials and has previously taught Mechanics, Flight mechanics, and Design Projects and has served as Project Education Coordinator in the Bachelor and Master Track Coordinator for Aerospace Structures and Materials track and was the initiator of the successful online education program at Aerospace Engi- neering. She has overseen many curriculum innovation projects, most recently the overhaul of the MSc. track in
program. Also, she introduced the first experiential activity for Applied Mechanics courses. She is coordinator and advisor for capstone projects for Engineering Technology.Dr. Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University Dr. Ertekin received his BS degree in mechanical engineering from Istanbul Technical University. He received MS degree in Production Management from Istanbul University. After working for Chrysler Truck Manufacturing Company in Turkey as a project engineer, he received dual MS degrees in engi- neering management and mechanical engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS&T), formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla. He worked for Toyota Motor Corporation as a qual- ity assurance
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.Dr. Paul Hummel, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Paul Hummel is a lecturer in the Electrical Engineering department at California Polytechnic State Uni- versity. He has a BS in Engineering with a Computer concentration from LeTourneau University and a PhD in Engineering with an emphasis on Microelectronics from Louisiana Tech University. His current activities focus on project based learning and online student assessment. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Perceived Benefits and Drawbacks of Group Assignment Methods Bridget
. The project goals forthe YS have resulted in a design that is bold and innovative but that has proven to be a challengefor many parts of the company. The central conflict is that Suspension and Chassis groups havefound a dynamic instability in the vehicle handling that could result in a roll-over. This is ofparticular concern for the less-experienced drivers who are the target buyers. The other groupsare frustrated with the design changes and associated delays that have come with the completelynew design and an engineering team proposes a simple fix that is attractive but not all that itseems. The game mechanics create a significant challenge for the engineers that hope to preventpotential injuries.Simulation OverviewThe simulation is run in
Paper ID #31189A Summer Program Focused on Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset intheContext of the NAE Grand Challenges for EngineeringDr. Jared Schoepf, Arizona State University Jared Schoepf is the Director of Operations for Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) at Arizona State University. Jared received his PhD in Chemical Engineering at ASU, developing a tiered approach to rapidly detect nanomaterials in the environment and consumer products. Jared has been a lecturer of EPICS for 6 years, mentoring over 300 teams. Currently he teaches introduction to engineering, EPICS, and chemical engineering courses
introduces new ideas to the classroom that increases their engagement. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Challenges and Opportunities Observed in the Implementation of a New Architectural Engineering Undergraduate Academic ProgramAbstractIn the fall of 2018, a new, first-of-its-kind in Canada architectural engineering undergraduateprogram was launched. The program features 24 months of compulsory / inclusive coop workexperience, along with a series of core studio courses in each of the eight academic terms. Eachof these courses will involve the planning and execution of a series of design projects thatintegrate and put into practice concepts covered in the other courses the students
, this excitement for robotics is a keyattractor to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) career paths. Many of theseschools participate in robotics competitions for novice students to be able to learn scientific andengineering principles through hands-on activity. However, at the high school level there is lackof team mentors to assist those youth with their various projects. Prior to development of thiscourse, Fairfield University had received frequent requests to recruit college students to serve asmentors for those programs. Many of our students found it difficult to dedicate the time, whenthey did not see themselves as experts, nor have an incentive on campus to encourage theirparticipation.Through the service learning structure
on several NSF-funded projects related to design, including an NSF Early CAREER Award entitled ”CAREER: Engineering Design Across Navajo Culture, Community, and Society” and ”Might Young Makers be the Engineers of the Future?,” and is a Co-PI on the NSF Revolutionizing Engineering Departments grant ”Additive Innovation: An Educational Ecosystem of Making and Risk Taking.” He was named one of ASEE PRISM’s ”20 Faculty Under 40” in 2014, and received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from President Obama in 2017.Dr. Micah Lande, Arizona State University Micah Lande, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering pro- grams and Tooker Professor at the
recognition of her outstanding research presentation ”NSF STEM Scholars” at the Convitto della Calza Conference in Italy. She served as a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the following national and interna- tional scientific journals: Journal of Cell and Molecular Biology (Turkey), Canadian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, and American Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. In addition she is an experienced grant writer: served as a PI, Project Director on a 5-year NSF S-STEM grant for $522,000 that brought 21 scholarships to academically advanced, but financially challenged, students. Dr. Kalevitch is an effective ambassador to the community. Under her leadership, she has built strong outreach programs through
simulations on CAD software.The activity was successfully administered to an introduction to mechanical engineering class of221 students during the Spring semester of 2017. A discussion of the resources and personnelrequired (faculty and graduate teaching assistants) is also presented. The activity is consideredsimple to implement only requiring a computer station with installed CAD software offered bymost engineering programs. Continuous improvements to the activity are made based on facultyobservations as well as a survey administered to the students.1. IntroductionIncorporating team-based design projects into first-year engineering courses is beneficial to first-year engineering students [1]. First-year design projects have been proven to increase
Honors Society. In addition to Foroudastan’s teaching experi- ence, he also has performed extensive research and published numerous technical papers. He has secured more than $2 million in the form of both internal and external grants and research funding. Foroudastan is the faculty advisor, coordinator, and primary fundraiser for EVP teams entering national research project competitions such as the Formula SAE Collegiate Competition, the Baja SAE Race, the SolarBike Race, the Great Moonbuggy Race, and the Solar Boat Collegiate Competition. For his concern for and ded- ication to his students, Foroudastan received MTSU awards such as the 2002-03 Outstanding Teaching Award, the 2005-06 Outstanding Public Service Award
Extension Services Consultant for the National Center for Women in Informa- tion Technology (NCWIT) and, in that role, advises computer science departments on diversifying their under-graduate student population. Dr. Brawner previously served as principal evaluator of a number of NSF-sponsored projects in engineering and computer science education. She remains an active researcher with MIDFIELD, studying gender issues, transfers, and matriculation models in engineering.Dr. Catherine Mobley, Clemson University Catherine Mobley, Ph.D., is a Professor of Sociology at Clemson University. She has over 20 years experience in project and program evaluation and has worked for a variety of consulting firms, non-profit agencies
classroom activities that meet the goals of the standards in the context ofteaching and learning science [6]. Such activities must be rigorous, coherent, and related tostudents’ lived experiences [7]. Prior work by the research team involved afterschool engineeringand science programs and summer camps that resulted in improved confidence, self-concept, andinterest in STEM-related post-secondary study and careers [8]-[11], particularly for studentsfrom traditionally underrepresented groups [12], [13]. Although there has been significant workin developing high school engineering coursework and out-of-school programs (see, forexample, Project Lead the Way [14]), more work is needed on developing engineering activitiesand laboratory experiences that
project is assigned to design and build different PV systems. The solarenergy curriculum is supplemented by the SolaRescue program and Alternative Energy Club.The details of the solar energy curriculum are presented in this paper along with both formativeand summative assessments of the outcomes.2. Learning Modules on Solar EnergyThree learning modules on solar energy have been developed which can be incorporated intocourses in the electrical engineering program. The modules are solar radiation, solar cell, andsolar energy harvesting.2.1 Solar Radiation Module Solar energy is clean, abundant, and renewable. To use the sun as an energy source, it is essential to know solar radiation, the sun’s position for a given day and a location, and how
services. Course topics include designing, implementing, administrating and troubleshooting variousdirectory service products in an enterprise environment, as well as application integration using directory services, i.e., email and single-sign-on. Virtual machines are used to set up lab test bed. The lab assignments and semester project are designed to further students’ knowledge ofdirectory services and gain “hands-on” experience. An assessment of the course is also discussed.1. INTRODUCTION A directory service is a repository that stores and organizes information about users and network resources. The information can beused by other applications and services to manage users' access to resources. Directories are highly optimized for reading and
and Technology (CRESMET), and an evaluator for several NSF projects. His first research strand concentrates on the relationship between educational policy and STEM education. His second research strand focuses on studying STEM classroom interactions and subsequent effects on student understanding. His work has been cited more than 2200 times and he has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals such as Science Education and the Journal of Research in Science Teaching.Lydia Ross, Arizona State University Lydia Ross is a doctoral student and graduate research assistant at Arizona State University. She is a third year student in the Educational Policy and Evaluation program. Her research interests focus on
in Chemical Engineering - Can We Bolt-It On? James Campbell, Deesha Chadha* Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College, London SW7 2AZ, UK. E-mail:d.chadha@imperial.ac.uk; Tel: +44 20 7594 8958IntroductionIn a Chemical Engineering degree programme, teaching the core technical concepts takecentre stage, but in order to produce graduates that are prepared for a career in ChemicalEngineering, degree courses need to develop so-called transferable skills [1]. Transferableskills, including effective teamwork, communication (both written and verbal), problemsolving and leadership are typically gained via assessments such as group project work andpresentations. Hereby
,problems, etc.) prior to class. The students receive productive feedback through the processingactivities that occur during class, reducing the need for the instructor to provide extensive writtenfeedback on the students’ work. Walvoord and Anderson describe examples of how thisapproach has been implemented in history, physics, and biology classes, suggesting its broadapplicability (Berrett D, 2012).Flipping of Construction Management CourseConstruction Management course can be flipped in different ways. In the following sectionsthree different case studies are analyzed.Case Study 1A graduate level course was designed having the Building Information Modeling (BIM) as thecore of the syllabus. BIM was used in this course to integrate project
browsing capabilities via TOR (The Onion Router), LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHPor Python or Perl) server, Virtual Private Network (VPN) server, and protected browsing viaproxy service. The main goal of this educational project is to leverage the total holisticintegration of open source hardware and software to provide an affordable and portable solutionthat could be promptly deployed in case of an emergency, as a part of an incident response plan(IRP), or in case it is needed for testing purposes. Implementing this project provides valuablehands-on security experience and best practices in network architecture and configuration.Additional security features, both in hardware and software, were added to the single-boardcomputers to add additional
-Director of the Nanotechnology Graduate Program (www.stevens.edu/nano) at Stevens. He has been awarded the NSF CAREER award, the ASEE Mechanics Division Ferdinand P. Beer and E. Russell Johnson Jr. Outstanding New Educator Award, and the 2009 Outstanding Teacher Award from the Stevens Alumni Association.Dr. Patricia J. Holahan, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science) Patricia J. Holahan is an Associate Professor of Management in the School of Business, Stevens Insti- tute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, USA. She has served as PI/PD on several NSF funded projects that target large-scale institutional change and transformation where she oversaw the organizational research related to modelling
@txstate.edu c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Facilitating Makerspace Adoption: Professional Development for University Faculty in Making Techniques and PedagogyIntroduction As part of an NSF-REE funded research project, The Engineering Education MakerIdentity Project, this research project seeks to study how students’ STEM professional identitywas impacted through the inclusion of making and design projects in their courses. The studentpopulations of interest were majoring in engineering, engineering technology, and pre-/in-serviceSTEM teachers. In order to reach this large and diverse group of students, the study needed asizable and diverse group of faculty members to