transformation is toattract and retain traditionally underrepresented groups to engineering, particularly women, and in effect,increase departmental diversity.To achieve the goal of more women engineers, the CECM department will take advantage of, and betteralign itself with the existing experiential learning nature of its sister programs on campus andbeyond. This will include common coursework at the freshman level in the first year experience (FYE)courses, at the sophomore level in the surveying courses, at the junior level in the construction economicsand finance courses, and at the senior level in the capstone senior project course. Further, the proposedexperiential, community service learning activities with Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County
) hasrecently dedicated two special issues of the Journal of Professional Issues of EngineeringEducation and Practice to sustainability (ASCE, 2011 & 2015). Within these issues are reportsof case studies, course modules and entire courses dedicated to sustainability, as well as effortsto integrate sustainability throughout curricula. Cruickshank and Fenner (2012) and Bielefeldt(2013) summarize several pedagogical approaches to teaching sustainability concepts. Thefollowing paper presents a single-lesson approach to introduce the concepts of sustainability andsustainable design, at the local infrastructure project scale, to civil and environmentalengineering students. The foundation for the lesson was initially developed at the 2ndInfrastructure
School of Science and Technology, where she also created and taught a year-long, design-based engineering course for seniors. Forbes earned her PhD in civil engineering, with an engineering education research focus.Dr. Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder Jacquelyn Sullivan has led the multi-university TeachEngineering digital library project, now serving over 3.3M unique users (mostly teachers) annually, since its inception. She is founding co-director of the design-focused Engineering Plus degree program and CU Teach Engineering initiative in the University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. With the intent of transforming en- gineering to broaden participation
experi- ence working with many industries such as automotive, chemical distribution etc. on transportation and operations management projects. She works extensively with food banks and food pantries on supply chain management and logistics focused initiatives. Her graduate and undergraduate students are integral part of her service-learning based logistics classes. She teaches courses in strategic relationships among industrial distributors and distribution logistics. Her recent research focuses on engineering education and learning sciences with a focus on how to engage students better to prepare their minds for the future. Her other research interests include empirical studies to assess impact of good supply
last twenty years the company performed many private and government projects. Dr. Fathizadeh has published numerous journal, conference and technical articles. He has been instrumental figure in establishing mechatronic engineering technology at Purdue University Calumet. His areas of interests are, control systems, power systems, power electronics, energy, and system integration. Dr. Fathizadeh is a registered professional engineer in the State of Illinois. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Paper ID #21597Students’ Participation to Improve Formula SAE CarDr. Masoud Fathizadeh P.E
innovative solutions require theintegration of introductory computer programming and microcontroller functions with electricaland mechanical engineering applications. Students mention the open ended, hands-on activitiesin the course feedback as relevant applications that helped them improve their understanding andappreciation for the theory learned in the classroom. Additionally, students have learned toincorporate some of the lab requirements into their senior capstone projects. Working throughthe labs provides an excellent vehicle for deeper understanding and solving open-ended problemswhile contributing to a number of ABET student outcomes.IntroductionIndustry has recognized the need for engineers with a multidisciplinary background
solid waste design, construction quality assurance, and computer aided design in support of various environmental projects. At Ohio State, Lauren engaged in teaching and curriculum development within the First-Year Engineering Program. Her research interests included the retention and success of students in STEM fields, with a particular focus on under-represented populations. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Introduction of Failure Analysis to a First-Year Robotics CourseAbstractThis work-in-progress paper describes the first implementation of a failure analysis componentadded to an existing first-year cornerstone project
Communication ● Written communicationEffective communication involves minimizing ● Oral Communicationpotential misunderstanding and overcoming any ● Audiovisual communicationbarriers to communication at each stage in the ● Active Listeningcommunication process. ● Reading ● Information LiteracyEnvision and Execute Independently ● Lifelong LearningThe ability of the student to see a need, ● Ensuring proper time managementconceptualize the scope of the work to be done to ● Entrepreneurshipaddress the project, determine a list
science in Construction Engineering from American University in Cairo. Dr. ElZomor moved to FIU from State University of New York, where he was an Assistant Professor at the college of Environmental Science and Forestry. Mohamed’s work focuses on Sustainability of the Built Environment, Engineering Education, Construc- tion Engineering, Energy Efficiency Measures and Modeling, Project Management, and Infrastructure Resilience. Dr. ElZomor has extensive professional project management experience as well as a diverse cross-disciplinary academic knowledge. Mohamed, distinct expertise supports fostering interdisciplinary research in addition to embracing innovative pedagogical approaches in STEM education. Dr. ElZomor
Paper ID #30131Interactions Between Engineering Student Researcher Identity andEpistemic ThinkingDr. Lisa Benson, Clemson University Lisa Benson is a Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, and the Editor of the Journal of Engineering Education. Her research focuses on the interactions between student mo- tivation and their learning experiences. Her projects focus on student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers and scientists, development of problem solving skills, self-regulated learn- ing, and epistemic beliefs. She earned a B.S. in Bioengineering from the
interests in- clude innovative teaching and learning strategies, use of emerging technologies, and mobile teaching and learning strategies.Dr. Donald Plumlee P.E., Boise State University Dr. Plumlee is certified as a Professional Engineer in the state of Idaho. He has spent the last ten years es- tablishing the Ceramic MEMS laboratory at Boise State University. Dr. Plumlee is involved in numerous projects developing micro-electro-mechanical devices in LTCC including an Ion Mobility Spectrometer and microfluidic/chemical micro-propulsion devices funded by NASA. Prior to arriving at Boise State University, Dr. Plumlee worked for Lockheed Martin Astronautics as a Mechanical Designer on struc- tural airframe components
areas: (a) cooperativelearning, (b) specific examples of using teams in the classroom, (c) the impact of gender (andother demographic variables) on team productivity, (d) common teaming deficiencies, and (e)approaches for assessing teamwork (i.e. grading or evaluating team projects). Although thisliterature is a valuable resource for instructors of teamwork, it fails to address team pedagogy.That is, of the essays which afford mention of team communication as an important aspect ofeffective professional development, none go on to explain how to teach students effectiveteamwork principles for the benefit of the project and team member relationships.i Often, theunfortunate reality of teamwork in the classroom (stemming from a lack of productive
fourth course goal, “understand iterative design, implementation, andtesting.”2.3 RequirementsWe have developed a set of course requirements to ensure that courses created from our model areconsistent, stay true to our tenets, and conform to our course goals. Our requirements are: 1. Students work on a project in a relevant, interesting, and accessible domain, 2. teaching design is the major focus of lecture, 3. students work in teams on the course project, 4. students write a final report on their project that describes their project’s design choices, implementation, and assessment, 5. the course has a midterm and a final, 6. students present their work a minimum of two times to the class
achievement of the programeducational outcomes. These outcomes are further connected to standardized assessment criteria Page 13.326.2provided by accreditation boards. A case study will be presented for the B.S. in ComputerEngineering Technology (CET) at Eastern Washington University (EWU). Expected benefits ofthe application of the proposed method are threefold: 1. Increased student ownership of learning objectives. 2. More cohesive and relevant set of class activities (i.e. tests, homework, laboratory experiments, projects, etc.). 3. A uniform program-wide way of assessing program outcomes against a set of accreditation criteria
: Advanced Signal Processing Topics and Conceptual LearningAbstractIn this paper a description of a unique fixed point systems course, including a list of topics, adescription of labs, and a discussion of the focus on a course project. The course has run fourtimes using simulation environments to promote analysis and visualization. The content of thecourse has made it apparent that there are numerous linkages to advanced signal processingtopics, and these are described. The course has also led to the initiation of an educationalexperiment using the Signals and Systems Concept Inventory (SSCI) to measure how two verydifferent electives affect student understanding of basic concepts. The experiment compares thefixed point
provides program demonstrations, develops new programs and teaches workshops. Catherine is very interested in collaborative research projects, both on campus and off. She was pleased to assist Dr. Schwartz with the evaluation of the GDIAC intern project.Sue Schwartz, The Learning Web Sue Schwartz has been an apprenticeship coordinator for The Learning Web for six years. An Ithaca native, she finds great satisfaction in connecting youth from her home town to opportunities where they can learn about their interests, talents and the world of work. Sue feels we could all use mentors in our lives, and takes pride in the mutually beneficial relationships youth in her program form with their
and assessment. Rather than what is provided on a syllabus constructed beforethe beginning of classes, the curriculum map provides a description of what is going on in real-time.Curriculum mapping demonstrates both the content and sequence of the curriculum, as well as the goals,objectives or requirements that the curriculum is meeting. It is often used to benchmark againstcurriculum standards or program objectives, and is helpful in identifying gaps, overlaps, repetitivenessand general need for improvement in a set of curricula.This paper discusses the outcomes of a project in which two engineering students created curriculummaps of their entire first-year learning experience, as well as two students currently mapping theirsecond year
in the area of cellular engineering. In particular, her work focuses on bacterial adhesion to physiological surfaces. In addition, she maintains an active research program in curriculum development with a focus on workforce development. Page 11.1463.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 “ENGINEERING IN HEALTH CARE” MULTIMEDIA CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONIntroduction This instructional materials development project, funded by the National Science Foundation,seeks to provide new curricula that incorporate hands-on experiences and inquiry-based learning with‘real world
practices”. Our preliminaryresults are promising: within one year, we were able to reverse a five-year trend in decliningenrollment; we have just finished our fourth consecutive year of 100% on-time completions ofsenior projects; students exhibit a shift in mindset towards a greater awareness of theirprofessional responsibility to serve humanity. In this paper, we will provide a survey of thetechniques that we have used along with some preliminary results from our program.INTRODUCTIONGlobalization, the information age and prosperity have come together in the late 20th century tocreate a host of challenges that threaten the survival of the planet and its inhabitants. The dangersigns are everywhere: ubiquitous toxins that damage the animal and human
educational materials for grades7 – 16. Learning theory and cutting-edge research are used in the development of modules onnanoscience and nanotechnology. This paper describes the rationale for such materials anddescribes an introductory module in which students are lead through a series of inquiry-basedand hands-on activities, which lead to a design project. Its goal is to teach an underlyingprinciple in nanoscience and nanotechnology—the significance of the surface-area-to-volumeratio as objects get very small. The first section of the module investigates how the physical formof a material can influence the degree to which an object interacts with its environment. Differentforms of different materials (steel, superabsorbent polymer, and sugar) are
necessary to create innovative products with acceptable lifecycle costs and environmental impact during and after the product use. To address this needprojects are assigned to students in senior-level course MAK422E Engineering Design atIstanbul Technical University Mechanical Engineering Dept. In this course, the projects areprepared as teams of 7 to 8 students with an objective to redesign a product to reduce itsenvironmental impact, while maintaining functionality and costs. To accomplish this goal,several DfE (Design for Environment) approaches (e.g., design for disassembly, design forreuse/remanufacturing, design for recycling, design for energy efficiency, design for minimummaterial usage, and design for minimum hazardous material) are
2006-1487: REDUCING THE DEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR ACTIVE ANDINTERACTIVE LEARNING OBJECTS THROUGH WEB-BASEDCOLLABORATIVE AUTHORINGElliot Diaz, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Elliot Diaz Research Assistant within the eLearning Research Laboratory at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, where he is pursuing a Master in Computer Engineering. Elliot holds a BS in Computer Science.Carlos Pacheco, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Carlos Pacheco is a programmer with the Connect To Learn Project which is developing web-based authoring for the collaborative authoring of learning objects. He completed a BS in Computer Engineering summa cum laude at the Polytechnic University of Puerto
. Page 12.880.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Independent Student Design Competitions and the Assessment DilemmaAbstractOne of the most difficult assessment problems for faculty is student design competitions whereonly one or maybe two teams participate for independent study. Students are excited andfocused on the possibility of winning. The faculty is usually concerned with process andassessment in the context of a project and program not of their design. The issues are multipliedwhen you combine the problems of team assessment with a small sample pool of participants.This paper presents a case study in process and assessment for a single team of four independentstudy students that entered the 2005-2006 Airport Security
the assignment, as they come back to campus to explain how theyuse their information skills on the job, and contribute new questions they have run across to thecourse. The components of the tutorial will be demonstrated, along with a synopsis of theassessment of its effectiveness. It’s relevance to lifelong learning for students will also bediscussed.IntroductionEvery April and November, the Siegesmund Engineering Library at Purdue University becomesextraordinarily busy for one week. The reason for this is that the Mechanical EngineeringTechnology 102 - Production Design and Specifications class is assigned an in-depth libraryresearch project. Over the years, the engineering library staff have come to both love and dreadthis one week. With
Paper ID #6383Integration of Remote Major Research Instrumentation in UndergraduateCivil Engineering EducationDr. Usama El Shamy P.E., Southern Methodist University Dr. Usama El Shamy is an assistant professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2004. He is the Principal Investigator and Project Director of the NSF funded TUES-Type 1 project: ”A Multi-Institutional Classroom Learning Environment for Geotechnical Engineering Educa- tion.”Dr. Tarek Abdoun, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteDr
students’ confidence to continue in science and engineering; and 4) exposure tothe diversity of professional career opportunities that apply science and engineering training.Additionally, the program collaborates with UC Berkeley’s Transfer Alliance Project (TAP).TAP provides individualized academic and transfer advising and enrichment programs thatprepare community colleges students to be competitive applicants to four-year colleges.Theoretical FrameworkTo provide a comprehensive experience for community college students, the TTE REU adaptedthe Branford, Brown, and Cocking’s “How People Learn” (HPL) framework to design aninclusive, supportive, and effective environment for community college students. This HPL
Paper ID #6230A Hands-On, Active Learning Approach to Increasing Manufacturing Knowl-edge in Engineering StudentsDr. Jay R. Goldberg P.E., Marquette University Jay R. Goldberg, Ph.D, P. E. is a Clinical Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Marquette University, and Director of the Healthcare Technologies Management program at Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin (Milwaukee). He teaches courses involving project management, new product development, and medical device design. His experience includes development of new prod- ucts in urology, orthopedics, GI, and dentistry. Dr. Goldberg
thereare many opportunities to conduct research in the area of interaction between people andmachines, tasks and environments [18] – both of which are interactions that are necessary forengineering managers to understand in order to manage projects successfully. Psychological Theories that affect the workplace The mechanistic paradigm originated during the Scientific Revolution and dominated thescientific realm up until the mid 20th century [5]. According to the mechanistic approach, theuniverse, people and other entities are complex mechanisms and are best understood through themechanistic perspective. Initially, the management of human capital within the organizationalsettings was also purely mechanistic. The 18th
sponsored research andeducation programs in conjunction with NCA&TSU faculty expertise. The mission of NASA and its four directorates (Aeronautics, Exploration Systems, Science,and Space Operations) requires STEM content that includes the bio-chemical sciences, physicalsciences (earth and atmospheric sciences), engineering and mathematics. This project hasdeveloped and implemented innovative pedagogical concepts of integrating the associatedNASA STEM content into the related courses at NCA&TSU. Page 25.609.2Goals and Objectives The vision of the INSTRUCT project is to integrate NASA content into STEMundergraduate courses with a primary
, and others (more than 100 refereed publications). He has been serving as a principle investigator of several research projects funded by NSF, NASA, DoEd, and KSEF. He is currently serving as an Editor of the Journal of Computer Standards & Interfaces.Dr. Noe Vargas Hernandez, University of Texas, El Paso Noe Vargas Hernandez researches creativity and innovation in engineering design. He studies ideation methods, journaling, smartpens, and other methods and technology to aid designers improve their creativ- ity levels. He also applies his research to the design of rehabilitation devices (in which he has various patents under process) and design for sustainability.Dr. Richard Chiou, Drexel UniversityProf. Paras