” students for correlate ACT Math scores with student success largelyengineering study is explored. The question of how we stemmed from the author’s personal conversation andcan provide academic and advising support to the group interaction with graduating senior students that spannedof students who are identified to be “marginally throughout the students’ entire academic career at MSU,prepared” is raised and discussed. Effective strategies of Mankato. The number graduating senior students has heldusing ACT Math scores to identify this group of steady at approximately 25 students, while the number of“marginally prepared” students so that their probability students registering for the ME 101
first yearIndex Terms – Design, Interdisciplinary, Student Experience, curriculum for Biomedical, Civil, Computer, Electrical,Teamwork Electromechanical, Interdisciplinary and Mechanical INTRODUCTION Engineering majors, annual enrollment in ENGR1500 exceeds 500 students [7].Engineering Education requires that sufficient attention be The course is comprised of one hour of lecture and fourplaced on simulating a realistic work environment to hours of laboratory per week. Through a series ofadequately prepare students for their careers. A
energy applications, and educational technology. He has published his work in more than 15 prestigious journal articles and presented numerous invited talks and conference presentations throughout the world. His current research involves nanoscale structure property exploration through microscopy, and effective use of educational technology in the undergraduate physics classroom.Dr. Marcella Kay McConnell, Clarion University of Pennsylvania Marcella Kay McConnell began her teaching career in 2001 where she taught mathematics from basic mathematics for seventh graders to Advance Placement Calculus at Keystone High School and Karns City High School in Pennsylvania. In 2010, she took a position at Clarion University in a
ISO’s revisions of the ISO 14001 and 14004 environmental standards. In addition to her academic preparation and experience, she has over ten years of experience in envi- ronmental engineering in the aerospace industry. Dr. Greenwood seeks to build student capabilities in standards implementation through project-based learning and problem-solving, in order to prepare them for successful careers in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability disciplines, and beyond.Dr. Jennifer Schneider, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Dr. Jennifer Schneider, CIH is the Eugene H. Fram Chair in Applied Critical Thinking in Academic Affairs and a professor in the College of Applied Science & Technology at RIT. She earned
, such as student level (grad or undergrad), career track (e.g, EE or EET),anticipated student course background, and other critical resources (e.g., time and money) affordedby the instructor, course, curriculum and department. 2018 ASEE Mid-Atlantic Spring Conference, April 6-7, 2018 – University of the District of ColumbiaThe author teaches a communications systems (coms) course for senior level undergraduate EEstudents in the engineering department at Messiah College. These students usually have had mostof the traditional course background including circuits, devices, electromagnetics, linear systemsand possibly control systems, but occasionally a student may take one of the upper divisionalcourses concurrently with coms. Since the coms
: Upping the Numbers. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, 2007.14. National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council, “Enhancing the community college pathway to engineering careers,” 2005.15. E. M. Bradburn and D. G. Hurst, “Community college transfer rates to 4-year institutions using alternative definitions of transfer,” NCES 2001-197, Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics, 2001. Available: http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2001/2001197.pdf.16. L. Horn and P. Skomsvold, “Web tables: Community college student outcomes: 1994–2009,” NCES Publication No. 2012–253. Available: http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2012/2012253.pdf.17. G. Crisp, and A. Nora, “Hispanic student success: Factors influencing the persistence
/African-American “perspective” in the process of designing future technologies even as it ensures thatthis group – these voices - are central in the decision making and conversations around futuretechnologies. In increasing the needed representation of black in engineering, Afrofuturismprovides leverage in engendering more active engagement of these underrepresented voices inengineering. The movie Black Panther, as an example, through its Afrofuturistic imagery,plotline, and premise could inspire black/African-American young people, in particular, toexplore engineering careers; mirroring many of the discussions and outcomes of STEMengagement efforts spurred by the release of the movie Hidden Figures about a team of femaleblack mathematicians who
Paper ID #215592018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Broken Promises: Resolving Financial Aid Dilemmas that Further Marginal-ize Students in NeedMrs. Tanya D Ennis, University of Colorado, Boulder TANYA D. ENNIS is the current Engineering GoldShirt Program Director at the University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. She received her M.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her career
20%growth mindset6, and improve their academic 10% 0%capacity; (iii) a redesigned project-based introductionto Engineering Course that focuses on studentdevelopment learning outcomes, includingintroduction to careers in their respective disciplinesand academic success strategies7; and (iv) access to a Figure 5. Failure rate in first physics coursenew holistic, developmental advisement approach (mechanics) for FYrE Treatment (FT) groupsusing a web-based tool named Golden Eagle Flight and control groups 1 attempt and overall stPlan (GEFP)8. Although there was a
achievement … in[STEM] fields. Improving spatial skills is therefore of both theoretical and practicalimportance2.” While BLV people can be successful in STEM related careers, they aresignificantly underrepresented in the field. Thus, it is valuable to improve the spatial skills ofthese individuals to support them in future STEM related aspirations. To assess and improvespatial ability, it is important to determine how to measure spatial ability in the BLV population,and how an instrument can aid in the development of curricular interventions that enhance theexisting spatial ability skills of BLV students.Spatial ability has also been shown to be a malleable characteristic, and can improve throughdirect intervention. In much of her work, Sheryl Sorby
University, with an emphasis in Robotics and Automation. I have a passion for robotic integration and design, 3D modelling, and finite element analysis.Mr. John Shine, Eastern Washington University Graduated from Eastern Washington University in December 2017 with a degree in Mechanical Engineer- ing. Now working at University Mechanical Contractors as a project engineer. I enjoyed working as a group on this project and feel like I learned some valuable skills and lessons from it.Mr. Andrew William Phillips, Eastern Washington University I am a recent graduate of Eastern Washington University with a Mechanical Engineering degree. This project was my last and most involved project during my college career. This project was
biomechanics classes. The labs that we create help enhance the student’s experience in the class with a real life application while allowing them to use state of the art technology.Ms. Eileen W. Rossman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Eileen Rossman has a worked in various industries for over 14 years before starting a career teaching engineering. Here industry experience includes field support for Navy Nuclear refueling with Westing- house, analysis and programming of pipeline flow solutions with Stoner Associates, and design of elevator structures and drive components with Schindler Elevator. Since 2002, Eileen has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State
Tajvidi P.E., Utah State University Moe Tajvidi is a PhD candidate in engineering education at Utah State University. His BS and MS degrees are in structural engineering and he has a sixteen year long career experience in structural engineering along with four years of instruction of civil engineering courses. In his teaching experience he has been committed to introducing real life engineering problems to the learning environment. The subjects he has taught include engineering mechanics (statics, dynamics, and mechanics of material), structural analysis and design, soil mechanics and foundation engineering. His research areas of interest include: use of computer simulation in engineering education, project-based
part of electrical and computer engineeringexpands, it is necessary for us to explore how curriculum design should be addressed. If we areto prepare students for a career in modern industry, it is imperative that we reconsider the skill-set that an undergraduate needs to succeed.19 Virtually none of our undergraduates go intosingle-topic specialties with their undergraduate degrees; they are members of multi-disciplinarydesign teams and are frequently in leadership-track positions in which they must considertechnological problems with concerns for the complex relationships across topics - theboundaries are fuzzier than ever.At the University of Virginia we are addressing this with a new breadth-first curriculum thatplaces a strong emphasis on
, electric power and electronics for technology students, senior design, as well as a long-standing residential/online graduate course on the fundamentals of biorenewable resources and technology. He has leveraged this interest into over $10M in teaching-related grant funding over his career and has contributed broadly to the literature in areas of curriculum, student risk characterization, and mentoring. He believes well trained, curious, thoughtful people are crucial to a university’s research effort, and similarly to the function and survival of society. For this reason, the overarching goal of his teaching is to impart the core content needed by the students, and to do so while encouraging inquisition and higher
engineering programs for K-12 education.Prof. Amy E. Landis, Clemson University Dr. Landis joined Clemson in June 2015 as the Thomas F. Hash ’69 Endowed Chair in Sustainable Development. Previously, she was an Associate Professor at Arizona State University in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment. She began her career as an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, after having obtained her PhD in 2007 from the University of Illinois at Chicago under the supervision of Dr. Thomas L. Theis. She has developed a research program in sustainable engineering of bioproducts. Her research ranges from design of systems based on industrial ecology and byproduct synergies, life cycle and
Paper ID #20287Examining engineering concepts in practice: Is conceptual understandingrelevant to practice?Dr. Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University Shane Brown is an associate professor and Associate School Head in the School of Civil and Environmen- tal Engineering at Oregon State University. His research interests include conceptual change and situated cognition. He received the NSF CAREER award in 2010 and is working on a study to characterize prac- ticing engineers’ understandings of core engineering concepts. He is a Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Engineering Education.Mr. Matthew Stephen Barner
faculty members fromtwo-year and four-year colleges in USA have requested our modules and IPAR. After a professorat Fairleigh Dickinson University in Hackensack NJ tried our material in his graduate class inforensics administration, a retired policeman who is going to start another career in computerforensics wrote: “I had completed both the Academic Dishonesty case and Incident Responseportion of this forensic game. I was very impressed about the real life experience it gives you.Everything that you could encounter is right in front of you. But I was more impressed with usingthe real life tools like FTK imager and Autopsy and well as other that the game tells you todownload in advance. I’m a believer in this game process of learning.”6
engineering programs at the University of Houston, Texas Tech University, and the University of Texas at Tyler. To promote confidence in student support services, the program’s department chair, the South Campus engineering program coordinator, and the faculty of the engineering program all maintain open-door policies. Additionally, staff and faculty meet with 5 students regularly—collectively and one-on-one—to discuss career goals and ensure necessary course sequences. This is especially important for students who may be the first in their families to attend college. Faculty members also mentor pre-engineering students in the Clear Horizons Early College High School, which is
Paper ID #20381Extended Faculty Development Effort Based on Faculty NeedsDr. Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University Shane Brown is an associate professor and Associate School Head in the School of Civil and Environmen- tal Engineering at Oregon State University. His research interests include conceptual change and situated cognition. He received the NSF CAREER award in 2010 and is working on a study to characterize prac- ticing engineers’ understandings of core engineering concepts. He is a Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Engineering Education.Mr. Matthew Stephen Barner, Oregon State University M.S
major Jhalil Paynefrom Central State University, pre-service STEM education teacher Brein Babbs from CentralState University, and in-service teachers David Oldiges and Kerensa Hughes from Xenia HighSchool/Greene County Career Center and Dayton Public Schools, respectively, for assisting withthe preparation of cellulosic materials for polymer fabrication and characterization presented inthis paper.References1. Roksa, J., Kilgo, C., Trolian, T., Pascarella, E. Blaich C., and Wise, K. “Engaging withDiversity: How Positive and Negative Diversity Interactions Influence Students’ CognitiveOutcomes”, Journal of Higher Education (2017) 88:3 297-322.2. Larive, C. K. “Problem-based learning in the analytical chemistry laboratory course”, AnalBioanal Chem
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. Question Mean Sd The lab/project work I do for this course is relevant to 4.20 0.71 my learning Doing the labs/projects for this course is interesting for 4.40 0.72 me The labs/projects for this course show me how to 4.30 0.64 problem-solve in Computer Engineering The labs/projects in this course make the content more 4.20 0.84 understandable Understanding the content of this course will benefit 4.10 0.75 me in my career Doing the labs/projects shows me real life applications 4.10 0.75
, college life could beconsidered the “training wheels” of life. It is the time period when you leave home and yourresponsibilities gradually increase until you a fully responsible for yourself. During that timeperiod, especially if you are living on campus you are exposed to living and learning with otherstudents training for life as well. When receiving a traditional education, the actual collegeexperience includes meal plans, Greek life, sporting events, festivities, etc. [7]Another benefit of receiving a traditional education is the networking. The environment iscomprised of students, faculty and professionals in all degree areas. Prior to graduating, thenetworking students gained can come from the career center, previous professors, or
as effective studyhabits, note-taking strategies, working effectively in groups, and several others. Additionally,Career Development Services offers numerous seminars on resume writing, interviewing, andinternships. The PIs collaborated with these groups and arranged for a seminar series to behosted within the engineering building and targeted specifically towards engineering students.The workshop topics were selected based on the interest survey completed by programparticipants, but were also open and advertised to all students enrolled in the introductoryengineering courses during the semester the workshops were offered. Attendance at theworkshops ranged from three to eight students, representing, on average, less than five percent ofthe
Bent, Bucknell University Edward Bent is currently an undergraduate student at Bucknell University majoring in chemical engineer- ing.Rachel Cincotta, Bucknell University Rachel Cincotta is a student at Bucknell University pursuing a BS in Chemical Engineering.Kyle Andrew MacDougall, Bucknell University Chemical Engineering Department Currently a Chemical Engineering student with a process concentration in Bucknell University’s class of 2017. Throughout my studies at Bucknell I have gained many areas of interest, especially in the fields of food science, pharmaceutical engineering, and material science. After graduation I plan on pursuing a career as a process engineer, either in the food or pharmaceutical
) sponsored AeroDesign competitions, as well as theAssociation for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) sponsored StudentUnmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) competitions are ideal outlets for students to complementtheir classroom knowledge with hands-on experimental experience towards an Educational outcome - where students develop a deeper understanding of the interconnections and importance of class material, covered over their undergraduate career, as it pertains to achieving a specific goal – in this case, a stable and robust aircraft that reliably achieves an overall mission.Prior experience, as discussed by Phillips et. al. in [1] has shown that these competitions alsogenerate and foster important secondary channels of learning
administrators in first year programs understand whattheir students are learning in the first year, how students are defining the practice of engineering,and the current themes that the authors found from students definitions of the practice ofengineering. The researchers thought it would be helpful to include an analysis of the syllabusused in the class and how much time was dedicated to each topic to see if there was anycorrelation to how the students were defining the practice of engineering.BackgroundThe career of engineering has long carried the reputation as a field of people that are good atmath and science 2. However, now it is recognized as a distinct and separate discipline with itsown components of thinking and execution 3. This research