Paper ID #37827Thinking Beyond the Service Course Model: IntentionalIntegration of Technical Communication Courses in a BMEUndergraduate CurriculumJulie Stella Julie Stella is a Visiting Lecturer in the Technology Leadership and Communication de- partment of the IUPUI School of Engineering and Technology. She teaches writing and communication to undergraduate engineering students at IUPUI. She has also taught courses at the graduate level in education technology, usable interface design, and ed- ucation public policy. Her background is fairly diverse, though it centers on writing and teaching. Ms. Stella spent 11
, L., Sturtevant, H., & Mumba, F. (2019). Exploratory Study of the Impact of a Teaching Methods Course for International Teaching Assistants in an Inquiry-Based General Chemistry Laboratory. Journal of Chemical Education, 96(11), 2393–2402. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.9b002394. Wheeler, L. B., Maeng, J. L., Chiu, J. L., & Bell, R. L. (2017). Do teaching assistants matter? Investigating relationships between teaching assistants and student outcomes in undergraduate science laboratory classes. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 54(4), 463–492. https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.213734. Guadagni, G., Ma, H. and Wheeler, L., (2018), June. The Benefit of Training Undergraduate Teaching Assistants. In
. candidate in Civil Engineering (Construction Materials) at the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign. His research interests include concrete rheology and 3D printing. He has been involved in teaching and redesigning a laboratory course to improve the technical writing skills of undergraduate STEM students.John S Popovics John Popovics is a Professor, Associate Head, and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His interests include writing instruction for engineering students.Julie L Zilles (Research Assistant Professor) Dr. Zilles is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of
Department at Trinity University is a unique one. We offer a broad-based curriculum with a grounding in the “fundamentals” of electrical, mechanical, and chemicalengineering, along with some specialization through disciplinary electives. Students earn a B.S. inEngineering Science, and customize their program with help from their academic advisor. Moredetailed information on the program is given in a paper by Uddin1.The “fundamentals” courses, required of all engineering majors, include (in the electronicsportion) Electric Circuits, Electric Circuits Laboratory, Electronics I, and Electronics I Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
and engaginglearning experiences and teaching material, hopefully translating into an increase in studentmotivation and aspiring STEM candidates. The northern region of Denmark faces particularchallenges compared to the rest of the country when it comes to industry’s need for STEMcandidates in the future, thus it is essential to initiate local efforts to ensure diversity in STEM-educations and career paths and to improve retention in pre-college engineering and highereducation STEM [21]. The LabSTEM North project is inspired by and collaborating with asimilar effort in the southern region of Denmark, focusing on the integration of Mathematicsin STEM-teaching through a STEM laboratory model [22], [23]. In LabSTEM North, the focusis STEM
Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Virtual Problem-Based-Learning Instruction in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic – What Could Possibly Go Wrong & What Can One Do About It?AbstractEven under normal conditions, it can be challenging to utilize online or distance learningenvironments to offer technical degree programs such as Electrical and Computer Engineering(ECE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (EET). These programs normally require hands-on-laboratory expositions (albeit in 2D) to help students grasp the complex concepts and to developtheir practical skills and competencies.The COVID-19 Pandemic has exposed teaching institutions and faculty in some of these
Paper ID #37075Non-traditional Delivery of Hands-on ManufacturingCoursesIsmail Fidan (Professor) Dr. Fidan serves as a Professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Technology at Tennessee Technological University. His research and teaching interests are in additive manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, distance learning, and STEM education. Dr. Fidan is a member and active participant of SME, ASEE, ABET, ASME, and IEEE. He is also the Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology, Journal of Engineering Technology, Journal of Advanced
Paper ID #37411WIP: Use of Student-Produced Educational Videos toPromote Learning and Technical CommunicationSabia Abidi Sabia Abidi is a lecturer in the bioengineering department at Rice University and teaches courses in Systems Physiology, Troubleshooting of Clinical Lab Equipment, and Senior Design. Abidi has a doctorate in biomedical engineering from the University of Texas, Austin and completed postdoctoral research at NYU School of Medicine and MIT. Her research interests include experimentation of new classroom methods to encourage student curiosity, engagement and knowledge retention.Laurel Chen
schematicdiagrams. Documentation for the Simulink blocks may be found on the MathWorks web site[14]. Additional resources, including simulation models for various circuits and systems, are alsoavailable on Youtube and the MATLAB Central File Exchange web site [15]. When teaching thecourse again, Simulink would be further integrated into the course with additional improvements.Experiments would be expanded to include induction motors, smart grid, and renewable energy.Laboratory ExercisesThroughout the semester, students completed a total of nine laboratory exercises in addition to afinal project that required an oral presentation. Students submitted two-page laboratory reportsthat included a summary and conclusion where students were asked to include, as
[3, 4]. Watermeyer, et al. [2] argues that due to COVID 19 and the resulting quick move toonline teaching and learning, both the immediate and long-term future of higher education arelinked to the digital transformations discussed prior to the pandemic. It is necessary that theeducation that students receive prepares them to be technology-change leaders and have thenecessary skills to navigate a post-COVID world [5]There is abundant literature about implementation of online teaching and assessment approachesin engineering and computer science fields [6-9]. Compared to other disciplines, manyengineering fields rely not just on lecture sessions but also laboratory sessions which aretraditionally carried out in a face-to-face format. Generally
pandemic are useful even after the pandemic. Onlinepresentation, use of GitHub for software development, use of Google documents/directory, Googleform for team evaluation and peer evaluation are a few things that can be adopted after pandemic toimprove student learning. In this paper, successes and lessons learned will be shared regarding the useof Zoom in lectures, laboratories, and help sessions, homework and quizzes in Canvas, virtualpresentation for Mini-Maker Faire, feedback from students, and capstone projects.1. IntroductionOnline learning has been studied long before the pandemic [1,2,4,5,6,11,19,20,21,22,23]. In mid 90s, asthe internet increased its popularity, educators started to investigate the feasibility of online education[22]. In
Paper ID #36943Adapting Chaos Theory for Undergraduate ElectricalEngineersBenjamin C. Flores (Professor)Hector A. Ochoa (Assistant Professor) Dr. Hector Ochoa is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Stephen F. Austin State University, where he develops curriculum and laboratories in engineering physics. Dr. Ochoa graduated with his doctorate and M.S. from the University of Texas at El Paso, and a Bachelor’s degree from The University of Guadalajara, Mexico. His current research interests include Radar Image Processing, Compressive Radar, and Engineering Education.Chandra S. Pappu (Assistant Professor
are limited. Inscience and engineering education, laboratory experiments are important components becausethey set the stage for practical experience in understanding theoretical concepts or directlysolving real-world problems. Students often gain more experience and knowledge fromexperimental labs than from purely theoretical lectures. Computer-based modeling andsimulation (M&S) methodologies have great potential to address this issue. By building highlyrealistic 3D teaching environments that emulate the real classroom, in which the equipment andtools needed for experimentation are configured and equipped, students not only can obtain anauthentic learning experience, but can also avoid potential hazards on human or equipmentinvolved in
the current instruction set. Work will also concentrate on developing more © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 2022 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceversions of the WIMP51 processor that include significant hardware additions, such as theperipherals found in the typical 8051 family of microcontrollers, via experiential learningprojects.References[1] D. Van den Bout. The practical Xilinx Designers Lab Book, Prentice Hall, 1999[2] D.G. Beetner, H.J. Pottinger, and K. Mitchel, “Laboratories Teaching Concepts in Microcontrollers and Hardware-Software Co-Design,” 30th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, pp. S1C/1-5, 2000[3] P. J. Ashenden. Gumnut Processor: Digital
Paper ID #35845Implementing strategies for virtual engineering educationMs. Hashmath Fathima, Morgan State University My name is Hashmath Fathima, a research assistant and a PhD student at Morgan State University. I am currently working on my dissertation, and my research is based on Social Media and Cyber harassment. My interests are ML, AI, and Cyber Security.Dr. Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University Dr. Kofi Nyarko is a Tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engi- neering at Morgan State University. He also serves as Director of the Engineering Visualization Research Laboratory (EVRL
of a student that might drive their interest in learning about processsafety is their perception of its importance in their future career. Based on interactionswith students while teaching safety, the authors argue that student perceptions of theimportance of safety within industry tend to differ from most industries' safety cultures.This discrepancy can be somewhat supported by a study of laboratory safety attitudeswithin academic, government, and industrial researchers [13]. In this study, self-reported PPE compliance behavior varied greatly between industry labs wherecompliance was higher than academic labs. Lab coat and eye protection compliancewas 87% and 83% in industrial labs compared to 66% and 61% academic, respectively.While not
calculus real life problem, there are not specificdirections like: find the area of the region bounded by the function f(x), the x-axis, theline x = a, and the line x = b. Real life calculus problems are introduced by a command:design the cheapest container which satisfies these specifications of volume and shape; orby a necessity: I have to find the center of mass of this machine part.In real life and in engineering and science courses, students need to know and be able touse calculus facts and procedures as quickly as possible. However, research1 makes itclear that how mathematics is taught is as important, or even more important than themathematical concepts being taught. Teaching mathematics through laboratory activitiesis an important way for
complement the theory, students are encouraged to explore and integrate rather than following rigid step-by-step instructions. There are more teaching assistants in a laboratory for efficient utilization of the laboratory time and equipment. In all cases, the objective is to understand a manufacturing process capability and its limitation rather than to train students to master a specific technical skill. 4) Expose to globalization. Internet resources and information technology are used extensively for information dissemination and research. We are in the process to form virtual teams with senior students from different departments at TAMU and
teach, have discussionswith peers, and improve their communication skills. Numerous STEM students indicated thatwhen learning via a computer screen, they are unable to focus as readily or retain as muchinformation, resulting in a loss of motivation [17]. Prior to the pandemic, students relied onuniversity services like libraries, computer laboratories, and campus wi-fi to complete theireducational requirements; however, these were lost due to school closures [14]. Considering thatyoung people with disabilities do better in supportive environments, preliminary reportsindicated that they struggled during the pandemic [18]. These multiple and interactingchallenges during the pandemic caused several U.S. institutions to implement the pass/fail
Song The Smart Materials and Structures Laboratory (SMSL) supports research and teaching in the area of smart materials and structures. The main research activities include: • Active vibration control using piezoceramic materials and shape memory alloys, • Passive vibration control using shape memory alloys and magneto-rheological (MR) fluids, • Health monitoring using smart materials, and • Teaching tools using smart materials. With funding from National Science Foundation, NASA, and University of Houston, the laboratory has state-of-the-art equipment, including six sets of dSPACE digital data acquisition and real-time control systems, three sets of
with experienced researchers in a Community of Practice (e.g.,faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students in a laboratory setting). Outcomes ofthese experiences include increased STEM knowledge and experience, scientific researchpractices, career awareness, and STEM self-efficacy and identity. RET programs typically aim tosupport translation of research into classroom practices through curricular development by aProfessional Learning Community, which leads to improvements in STEM teaching andlearning, and includes outcomes such as increased persistence in STEM teaching andpedagogical content knowledge (Krim et al., 2019).The Berkeley Engineering Research Experiences for Teachers plus Data Science (BERET+D) isan example of one such
relationship between K-5 educators and scientist mentors allowed for the integrationof the NGSS into their research experience. Educators were encouraged to ask questions, analyzedata, design solutions, and obtain, evaluate, and communicate information. This structurefacilitated relationships and scientific debates that deepened their understanding of theengineering problem and process. The educators had authentic engineering experience in thecentralized teaching laboratory during morning sessions, followed by afternoon sessionsdedicated to curriculum development. The K-5 educators integrated the engineering design skillsinto classroom applications by creating STEM-inspired curricula, which facilitated technical andPD relationships.The afternoon
Paper ID #36771Combining Problem-Based Learning with the KEEN'sFramework for Entrepreneurially Minded Learning in aFluid Mechanics Course: Pilot ImplementationDr. Carmen Cioc (Associate Professor) Dr. Carmen Cioc is Associate Professor in the Engineering Technology Department, College of Engineering, at the University of Toledo.Dr. Noela A. Haughton Dr. Noela A. Haughton is an associate professor of Education (Research and Measurement program) in the Judith Herb College of Education at the University of Toledo. She teaches courses in assessment and research methods.Sorin Cioc © American
Paper ID #36580[redacted]: Embedding process safety modules within coreCHE coursesChris Barr (Undergraduate Instructional Laboratory Supervisor) Chris Barr is the CHE lab manager at University of MIchigan. Previous to Michigan, Chris has taught or managed CHE labs at University of Toledo, where he earned his Ph.D, and Trine University, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree. As the lab supervisor, Chris’ main responsibilities focus around the successful operation of the undergraduate chemical engineering laboratories. This includes (but is not limited to) chemical safety within the laboratory, ensuring equipment is
Paper ID #35784Application-Centric Math Curriculum for Electrical Engineering MajorsProf. Maila Hallare, Norfolk State University Dr. Maila Hallare is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Norfolk State University. Her research interests include number theory, mathematical modeling, differential equations, mathematics education, and best practices on mathematics teaching.Prof. Shahrooz Moosavizadeh, Norfolk State University Professor and former Chair of the Department of Mathematics at Norfolk State University with more than thirty years of teaching experience. In addition to his teaching workload, Prof
NREL, Rachel is the competition manager for the U.S Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design Challenge, which has inspired over 4000 collegiate students in 7 years to be the next generation to design net zero buildings. Also, she provides technical assistance to the to the Department of Energy’s Smart Labs program, which provides technical assistance to university and national laboratory partners across the US. She was a main author of the Smart Labs Toolkit, which describes a systematic process to achieve safe, efficient, and sustainable laboratories. As a collegiate All-American swimmer, Rachel now enjoys training for and competing in sprint triathlons, all while teaching her son and daughter to learn all of the
Materials Engineering CurriculumAbstractThe research will create an academic program (curricular and co-curricular components) thatintegrates art concepts into an undergraduate engineering program. The goals of the program areincreased student innovation, creativity, collegiality, and entrepreneurship, all while broadeningthe undergraduate talent pool.The programmatic elements are focused on integration of arts in STEM (i.e. STEAM) to achievethe stated goals. The centerpiece is the infusion of STEAM content into laboratories and coursesdistributed throughout a model engineering program in Metallurgical Engineering. Curricularmodifications will be facilitated through involvement of a Resident Artist who will be
and ISDN Systems Journal, 28(1).[10] Marín, R., Sanz, P. & del Pobil, A. The UJI Online Robot: An Education and Training Experience. Autonomous Robots 15, 283–297 (2003). https://doi-org.srv- proxy2.library.tamu.edu/10.1023/A:1026220621431.[11] Cardeira, C. and Da Costa, J.S., 2005, November. A low cost mobile robot for engineering education. In 31st Annual Conference of IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, 2005. IECON 2005. (pp. 6-pp). IEEE.[12] Candelas Herias, Francisco & Gil, Pablo & Medina, Fernando & Zamora, Francisco & Puente, Santiago & Pomares, Jorge. (2004). Virtual remote laboratory for teaching of computer vision and robotics in the University of Alicante. Comunicación presentada en
analyses. An ELA for ethicseducation is presented. This approach should lead to more effective teaching of ethics inour programs. IntroductionMost programs for teaching ethics are based on behavioral approaches1,2. Students arenormally presented with a case study and a code of ethics, and are told that specificactions violate specific sections of a code. Very frequently, the results of the case studyare included, so the students are not given the freedom to participate in the decisionprocess. A prepared case study leads to the laboratory procedure, and the conclusionsstated as part of the case study corresponds to the results that the students must get ontheir laboratory computation sheets. Such case studies
Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Incorporating a Milestone-Based Project Based Learning Method in a Foundry Course AbstractThe objective of this study was to investigate the impact of a milestone-based project-basedlearning (PBL) methodology incorporated in a metal casting (foundry) course. The course, whichcontains a hands-on laboratory portion, was designed as a full semester learning experience forstudents, which integrates a PBL pedagogy to facilitate learning. The students worked in teamsthroughout the semester, constantly contributing to the completion of their projects. Theintervention of this teaching