for Sustainable Innovation offering certificates, minors,and even a doctoral program in sustainability.The elective course for our department was labeled GREEN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ANDSUSTAINABILITY. The course was planned during the academic year 2022-23 and launched inthe fall of 2023, defined as a three credit units’ elective course, with three 50-minute sessions perweek, to be taught by one faculty assisted by one teaching assistant (graduate student). Thecourse was targeting junior and senior students in the chemical engineering career, with someprevious knowledge on mass and energy balances, separation processes, thermodynamics, andorganic chemistry. The enrollment was surprisingly high with 31 juniors and 18 seniors, about50% of the
respectively)not included in this number.1 Per the BLS data, Heavy and Civil Engineering Constructionaccounts for an unknown number of employed civil engineers. This does not include thoseworking as construction managers, of which 50,560 were employed in the sector in May of 2009.The construction manager is described by the BLS as one who: Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation. Include specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing
; fax: (+1) 781.292.2505; e-mail: ozgur.eris@olin.edu. Page 22.1025.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 LOOKING AT ENGINEERING STUDENTS THROUGH A MOTIVATION/CONFIDENCE FRAMEWORKAbstractIn this paper we compare groups of engineering students along two dimensions, intrinsicpsychological motivation to study engineering and confidence in professional and interpersonalskills. We focus on these two measures because they have been shown to be directly related toseniors‟ future career plans and other aspects of the student experience1.Our sample included 103 students who
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knowledge to identify what theyknow, what they need to learn, and what (if any) special constraints may apply. After workingtogether to analyze and frame the problem, students create a plan for acquiring the knowledgeand skills necessary to solve the problem that includes setting specific learning goals, identifyingrequired resources, establishing a timeline, and monitoring their knowledge and comprehension.During this process, the instructor serves as a facilitator or consultant, guiding students throughthe problem solving process and providing instruction on an “as needed” basis.Once the required knowledge has been acquired, students reconvene to share what they havelearned and brainstorm possible solutions where ideas are openly exchanged
biomedical engineering from Florida International University (Fall 2010) and is planning to pursue a MS in biomedical engineering in the upcoming year. Mr. Molina assisted with the data analysis in this study as an REU student, with an interest in assesment and educational researchy.Dr. Matthew R. Glucksberg, Northwestern UniversityDr. Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Page 22.236.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Assessing engineering students’ mathematical modeling abilities in capstone designAbstractIn engineering
five new test aircraft, (the Corsairs). All this while keeping the instruments inthe XF4U-1, the XTBU-1 and Mr. Sikorsky's VS-300, the first true Helicopter, ‘flight ready’. ByJanuary 1947, this department grew to ten engineers and technicians. Here are a notable few ofour experimental test programs.The need for accurate recording became evident early on in an assignment to take a Corsair aboutfifty miles from the Stratford, CT factory to East Hartford, CT to fly a measured three mile speedcourse along the Connecticut River.The flight plan was to maintain 100% power (2700 rpm @ 53” Hg manifold pressure) while fly-ing at 300 feet altitude. This was done to stabilize the engine and oil temperatures while flying atabout 300 miles per hour in the
NationalAcademy of Sciences states that, “Ensuring clean water for the future requires an ability tounderstand, predict and manage changes in water quality.”1 p. 8 These three abilities can bealigned with the levels of Bloom’s revised cognitive taxonomy.49-50 Understanding, as evidencedby an ability to explain the occurrence of changes in water quality, fits with the second level ofthis taxonomy i.e. understanding. Predicting what is going to happen as the result of a particularevent in a watershed fits with the fifth level of this taxonomy, i.e. evaluating. Developingmanagement plans for a watershed requires the synthesis of diverse factors impacting this
; Garufis, 2005), a process often called “writing-to-learn” (Olds, Dyrud, Held, &Sharp, 1993). Pioneering research by Light (Light, 2004) has also shown that the amount ofwriting in a course is more strongly linked to increased student engagement than any othercourse characteristic. So apart from the obvious practical importance that engineers should beable to write well, there is also substantial learning that takes place through the process ofthinking and planning that is required for good writing. The learning associated with writing issimilar to the learning associated with teaching, as both involve the organized communication of Page
teamcohesion. To accomplish this, the instructor should form teams in a way that is transparent tostudents1. Differing from other group-based learning approaches, teams in team-based learningare permanent for the duration of the semester in order to maximize team development andsynergy. For my course of 11 students, two teams were formed. Students were lined up aroundthe perimeter of the classroom by asking several questions that identified student talents relevantto the course material, especially experience related to the planned application problems. Teams“1” and “2” were then formed by counting off 1-2-2-1-1-2… to evenly distribute student talentsbetween the teams. The specific questions asked were
Reflectivethe product’s design? ObservationWhat were the planned environmental impacts of this product andwhat were the environmental factors engineers had to consider in the Environmentaldesign of the product?What was the planned impact of the product on the culture and Societalcustomer base?2) Excavation: Using the artifact and associated artifact-inspired information, perform the following tasksObserve how people with different cultures and demographics use the Global/Societalproduct and then
develop deeperunderstanding of important concepts and overcome common misconceptions. In this paper, wereport on our on-going work that integrates PI ideas with the approach of wikis to develoop an on-line collaborative learning approach designed for STEM courses. We elaborate on the conceptualbasis of the approach and situate it within the Community of Inquiry framework, detail our plansfor using it in a number of engineering courses, consider the prototype implementation of a toolbased on the approach, and our plans for assessing the approach.1. IntroductionThe importance of collaborative learning is widely recognized. Thus, for example, a central com-ponent of the how people learn 1 (HPL) framework is community. That is, according to the
Room IS 105Worcester Polytechnic InstituteTeaching laboratories is an essential component of chemical engineering education. They are designed to help students think criticallyabout chemical engineering principles and practices by planning and execution of experimental work followed by reflection, analysis, andinterpretation of data. However, operating teaching laboratories with social distancing measures poses significant logistical and safetychallenges, and alternative modes of delivery could be a realistic way forward in adapting engineering curricula to the post COVID-19world. This paper is aimed at identifying common approaches and strategies implemented in transforming hands-on labs into hybrid, virtualor remote operation to achieve
various preparation events and attending aprevious ________ tour before enrolling full-time at _____ allowed me to adapt to this newenvironment. Having the ________ community has also helped out in mitigating anynegative feelings about feeling isolated as a transfer student.The first year was really rough for me due to mental health reasons. I'm grateful that _____offers many resources that led me to the professional help I needed.Currently for my second year, I'm working to get back on track with my education plan,utilizing academic accommodations from the OSD.It was tough at first. Everything went a lot faster than usual. The affects of my bad habitsbecame more apparent (procrastination). I feel like I've adapted much better now. I took
, coordination, collaboration, andconnecting up and down the entire supply chain.Figure 3 is an illustration of a typical Program Management, Systems Engineering, and ProjectManagement model. The outer layer of this model is program management with emphasis onstrategic initiatives such as Voice of the Customer (VOC), alignment of resources, andfinancials. The middle layer is tactical with emphasis on planning and organizing the NPD effort,including prudent implementation of technologies and innovations, communication,coordination, collaboration (3Cs), systems engineering approach, supply chain management,customer relationship management, and leading technical and non-technical team members. Atthe heart of this model is the inner workings and
integrate multiple disciplines, fostering a holistic understanding of complex issues [6]. 4. Collaboration: Group work enhances social skills and knowledge retention through peer interaction [7]. 5. Authentic Assessment: Evaluation focuses on tangible outcomes and reflective processes, encouraging metacognitive skills [8].Challenges in PBL Implementation: Despite its benefits, PBL presents several challenges: • Planning Complexity: Teachers need to design projects that align with learning objectives and remain feasible within available resources [4]. • Resource Constraints: Limited access to materials and technology can hinder project execution, particularly in under-resourced rural areas [8
, Biology, Physcis, MathematicsBathgate, M. E., 2019 To examine how perceived supports 584 faculty and Mixed USA Primarily science Theory of Planned Yes The 19 EBT practices assessedAragón, O. R., and barriers relate to the instructors from disciplines Behavior (Ajzen, 1985, included: 1) active learning techniquesCavanagh, A. J., implementation of evidence-based college science 2011) like group discussions and exercises, 2)Waterhouse, J. K
: • Planning Complexity: Teachers need to design projects that align with learning objectives and remain feasible within available resources [11]. • Resource Constraints: Limited access to materials and technology can hinder project execution, particularly in under-resourced rural areas [15]. • Teacher Training: Effective facilitation requires training in fostering autonomous and collaborative learning environments [11].In computer science, PBL encourages students to design, develop, and test software or hardwaresolutions to complex problems. For instance, students can collaborate on projects such as creatingmobile apps that solve specific community issues or programming robotic systems for automation.These projects not only
of Practice (CoP) that connects them with peers, e4usa teammembers, university faculty, and practicing engineers throughout the year. CoP sessions are heldvirtually bi-weekly in two different formats. Once with the coaches in a small peer group andanother time with the entire cohort. These sessions encourage teachers to share classroomexperiences, exchange lesson plans, and engage in discussions. e4usa team also providesongoing support through a learning management platform addressing curriculum-relatedquestions and facilitating collaboration and professional growth within the teaching community.PersonasTo achieve its goals, e4usa has treated the curriculum design process as a Learning Engineering(LE) [8] design challenge. The team has, at
authored numerous engineering-focused teacher practitioner articles, chapters, and research articles, and presents her research regularly through the ASEE Pre-College Engineering Education Division, a division she has chaired, and more recently in the First Year Programs Division. Her current research includes investigating how K-5 students plan, fail, and productively persist, and how simulated classroom environments can be used to help educators practice facilitating discussions in science and engineering.Dr. Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware Haritha Malladi is an Assistant Professor of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering and the Director of First-Year Engineering at the University of Delaware. She
suggest between thestudents that we as scholars in engineering education teach and work with, and the pre-medstudent population that scholars in the medical humanities teach and work with. My experiencecoincides with Bucciarelli and Drew’s description of the constituency of their proposedundergraduate degree in the sentence above: it captures pre-med students’ needs, interests,ambitions, and plans for the future as well. [6]My department offers survey lecture courses as well as advanced undergraduate seminars in thehistory of science, technology, and medicine, broadly conceived, and, to varying degrees, thosecount as requirements for my university’s School of Engineering. Engineering students who takea class in our department typically “leave
, Vanessa highlighted another interactionwith a peer external to chemical engineering: “But then every time I talk to someone, they're like‘you're doing chemical engineering? that's really hard.’ And then that freaks me out. So, then Ihave like CS in my head as a little backup plan.” Here, Vanessa discussed a similar situation toJonathan’s, where a student told her about the difficulty of chemical engineering, causing her topanic and even doubt whether she should remain in chemical engineering, pushing her toconsider computer science as an alternative major. Similarly, Emma shared a set of experienceswith her peers: And some people were like “Wow I feel bad for you.” and some are just like “Um...”. It's weird that the major has the
international agreements on increased renewable energy use and practices thatsupport climate actions are essential for a sustainable future. It is widely recognized that the institutions & socio-economic systems require technologicalinnovations and more substantial and long-term political commitments to reduce fossil fuelconsumption and promote increased use of renewable energy [2]. A solution to achieve thisgoal is to develop and implement educational plans that raise awareness of the environment andits protection. The Environmental Education Act of 1972, considered a first step toward thisgoal, helped us understand the factors influencing climate change and human activitiesamplifying it. The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature
. Rather than rigidly adhering to pre-planned lessons, instructors modifiedand co-created activities with input from students and community members. This flexibility builttrust and affirmed local knowledge, especially when students recognized their languages,Spanish and Creole, as valid and central in the classroom. Language became a medium for bothcommunication and connection, as multilingual teaching allowed students to engage more fullyand feel seen in their identities.Ultimately, reflective practice served not only as a pedagogical strategy but also as a researchtool. It allowed instructors to interrogate their own biases, respond meaningfully to studentneeds, and engage in continuous learning. By centering reflection and positional awareness
ethical andprofessional responsibilities inengineering situations and makeinformed judgments, which mustconsider the impact of engineeringsolutions in global, economic,environmental, and societal contexts.5. an ability to function effectively on x x x xa team whose members togetherprovide leadership, create acollaborative environment, establishgoals, plan tasks, and meetobjectives.6. an ability to develop and conduct xappropriate experimentation, analyzeand interpret data, and useengineering judgment to drawconclusions.7. an ability to acquire and apply new xknowledge as needed, usingappropriate learning strategies.ABET-ETAC Student Outcomes1. an ability to apply knowledge, x xtechniques, skills
on learners developing a user-centered approach, culminating in an immersive Art Gallery project where students showcase their art in VR. 3. Interactive VR design. In phase 3, learners transition from building passive VR environments to designing an interactive environment that surrounds and engages the user. Learners use storyboarding to thoroughly plan interactions before their implementation in ShapesXR. In the classroom, we explore subtleties in game design and interaction by unpacking the intuitive navigation, feedback mechanisms, and environmental cues from students’ past experiences in games to make them both functional and immersive. 4. Culminating Project: Team App Design. This final project serves as the crowning
rubrics for student learning outcomes (SLOs) as well as consulting with other universities on the creation and alignment of SLOs for regional accreditation. She has worked collaboratively with her board members, senior administrators, and legislative caucuses in navigating state budget cuts, developing a revenue-generating subsidiary, designing, and implementing an affiliation/de-affiliation agreement with local coalitions, and developing their 5-Year strategic plan. As the Executive Assistant to the President of RHIT, Gwen worked closely with the president in the restructuring of the organization’s administrative team—including retirements, reassignments, and promotions, provided the logistical work for the 5-Year
and societal challenges and opportunities of the future. With appropriate thought and consideration, and using new strategic planning tools, we should reconstitute engineering curricula and related educational programs to prepare today’s engineers for the careers of the future, with due recognition of the rapid pace of change in the world and its intrinsic lack of predictability. Our aspiration is to shape the engineering curriculum for 2020 so as to be responsive to the disparate learning styles of different student populations and attractive for all those seeking a full and well-rounded
implications andfuture work.Literature ReviewThe Normality of Failure within Engineering Engineers design and analyze technologies via an engineering design process (EDP).EDPs typically include: defining the engineering problem via a problem statement or goal,constraints, and criteria; conducting background research about the problem and how others havetried to solve it; brainstorming multiple possible design ideas; selecting an idea to implement (adesign) and creating a plan for that design; testing the design against criteria; analyzing testresults to see where the design failed and succeeded against design criteria; planningimprovements for the next design; and iterating, i.e., repeating parts of the design process todevelop subsequent, and
changes to design without planning or Engaging in failure analysis thinking carefully Focusing on improvement Staying with the original failed design Working effectively as a team Engaging in negative team dynamics Seeking help from peers and looking at other Focusing on competition (worrying about teams’ designs performing less well than other teams) Using the EDP to guide next steps Ignoring background information that could inform Referencing background information to inform