maindeliverable and student assessment instrument for the course. The second step is for students toconduct research in the summer as outlined in the proposal.2. Research ProgramThe two-step research program was implemented as part of a curriculum enhancement project inthe Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. The nanotechnology LINK project, orLearning Integration of New Knowledge, exposes undergraduate students to fundamentalconcepts and applications in nanotechnology, with an emphasis on end-of-life management ofproducts containing nanomaterials. Content is delivered across multiple linked courses (Pierceand Berge, 2014) using active learning pedagogical strategies. To complement and extendstudent learning of nanotechnology, research
Paper ID #21548Active Learning Module Development for At-Risk Learners in EngineeringGraphicsDr. Jeremy V Ernst, Virginia Tech Jeremy V. Ernst is Associate Director of the School of Education at Virginia Tech. He currently serves as the Director of the Office of Educational Research and Outreach and is Program Leader of the Integrative STEM Education graduate program. He is also a Fellow of the Institute for Creativity Arts and Technol- ogy at Virginia Tech. Jeremy specializes in research focused on dynamic intervention means for STEM education students categorized as at-risk of dropping out of school. He also has
required curriculum in Construction Engineering and Management programs.IntroductionFrom an owner’s perspective, Preconstruction services (PCS) consist of all the work completedon the project from the conception through the contract award. It includes activities such asconceptual design, feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, and many other activities until theconstruction contract is awarded. Capstone courses are offered at most Construction Engineeringand Management programs in order to integrate and apply the knowledge gained during astudent’s academic degree. According to Gehrig et al., capstone courses “are usually structuredin a manner that requires student teams to design construction operational plans for realisticprojects” [1
received his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois, and an M.S.E. in Aerospace and Mechanical Sciences from Princeton. He has been on the faculty in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Penn State since 1984. His research activities are analytical, experimental, and computational, and generally in the areas of aerodynamics, primarily aircraft and wind turbines, and aircraft design, flight mechanics, and stability and control. He has worked on aircraft designs with a number of companies, and has played a key role in the development of winglets for sailplanes and low-speed aircraft. He is actively involved in the American Institute of Aeronautics and
Paper ID #20096Teaching the Nature of Engineering in K-12 Science Education: A DelphiStudy (Fundamental)Dr. Brian Hartman, Walla Walla University Brian is a professor of education at Walla Walla University. He has 5 years of experience teaching high school science and practiced engineering for 12 years. His research interests include K-12 biological and chemical engineering curriculum development, nature of engineering, and creativity in engineering design.Randy L. Bell, Oregon State University Dr. Bell is an Associate Dean and Professor of Science Education in the College of Education at Oregon State University. His
course major module objectives and module sub-objectives, in particular, those that are relevant to CBI implementation. 2. Identifying expected difficulties: What are the difficulties that students face when taking the course? 3. Real-world context: Why is the course an important part of the CS curriculum, and where can one find its applications? 4. Knowledge model: What is the conceptual model for the course, including prerequisites, course dependencies, and course level? What concepts and techniques should be considered to enhance understanding of the material? 5. Assessment of learning: How does one change the traditional testing and assessment methods to make sure these include formative assessment
throughout theentirety of the graduate student experience. Based on the assessment outcomes, the model is revised.Thus, the innovation lies in integrating the components into a department-wide model that (1) mutuallysupports an individualized, student-centered educational strategy and (2) deploys rigorous assessment toquantify the impact of our approach on students and faculty. We are undertaking a sweeping overhaul ofSTEM graduate education while documenting the process and outcomes, establishing the potential foradoption across our school and nationwide.The model is derived from the five principles of personalized learning by Watson and Watson[14] andcomprises the following key components: (1) establishing Instructional Goals for each student
elements of teamwork include understanding team stages, recognizingmembers' strengths and weaknesses, fostering mutual trust, and managing roles and expectationsthrough tools like team charters. To address the gap in teamwork skill development, theUNdergraduates Improving TEamwork Skills (UNITES) project was launched to integrate verticallyaligned lecture modules into the engineering curriculum. The foundational module initially consistedof slide-based content focused on characteristics of successful teams, team dynamics, andexpectation management. However, instructor feedback revealed challenges such as unfamiliaritywith concepts, lack of student engagement, and excessive time required to cover materials duringlectures. The module was improved to
Experiments and Blended Learning in Engineering Education: A Framework for AssessmentAbstractThis paper presents a comprehensive framework for refining desk-scale experiments andimplementing an impactful blended learning curriculum within the realm of chemical engineeringeducation. The primary focus is on evaluating the influence of these enhancements on studentlearning outcomes and the overall success of educational transformation initiatives. The studyaddresses two central research questions. The first question centers on improving the studentunderstanding of topics related to graphical flow characterization by using a desk-scaleexperimental module. We consider critical factors such as ease of installation, safe to operate, andability to
engineeringdesign process. For example, Wendell, Wright, and Paugh [4] describe the reflective decision-making practices observed in 2nd through 5th grade classrooms as students completed designactivities within the Engineering is Elementary curricula. Previous research on the middleschool curriculum described in this paper [5] utilizes longitudinal interview data to documentprogressions in how individual students describe their work with the stages of the engineeringdesign process over the course of several exposures to the curriculum.Researchers have also investigated how integrated STEM curricula promote the transfer ofknowledge from one STEM subject or context to another, ultimately enhancing student learning[6], [7], [8]. Because STEM integration
innovative curriculum activities thatcultivate inclusive engineering identities and demonstrate how the engineering professionbenefits from diversity. We intend to expand first-year engineering student perceptions aboutwho can be an engineer and what engineers do. This effort aims to create a cultural shift inengineering departments so students think beyond stereotypical perceptions of who belongs tothe engineering profession (White men) toward more expansive notions about how theengineering profession needs diversity to thrive. Arguably, inclusive engineering departmentswill contribute to the retention and success of students who are underrepresented in engineeringin terms of gender and race, but also in terms of backgrounds, talents, and
Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education 12 References1. Knight, Daniel W., Lawrence E. Carlson, and Jacquelyn F. Sullivan. "Improving engineering student retention through hands-on, team based, first-year design projects." In Proceedings of the International Conference on Research in Engineering Education. 2007.2. Olds, Barbara M., and Ronald L. Miller. "The effect of a first‐year integrated engineering curriculum on graduation rates and student satisfaction: A longitudinal study." Journal of Engineering Education 93, no. 1 (2004): 23-35.3. Fuentes, Arturo A., Horacio Vasquez, and Robert A
research experience for teachers program: Impact on perceptions and efficacy to teach engineering. in American Society for Engineering Education. 2009. American Society for Engineering Education.53. Autenrieth, R., et al. Enrichment Experiences in Engineering(E 3) for Teachers Summer Research Program. in American Society for Engineering Education. 2009. American Society for Engineering Education.54. Miller, B. and T. Moore, AC 2008-1141: IMPACTS OF AN ENGINEERING RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR TEACHERS ON CLASSROOM INTEGRATION OF STEM CONCEPTS IN GRADE 6-12 SCIENCE. age, 2008. 13: p. 1.55. Klein-Gardner, S.S., M.E. Johnston, and L. Benson, Impact of RET Teacher-Developed Curriculum Units on Classroom Experiences
laboratory equipment has been found to be robust and durablegiven being subjected to undergraduate students performing hands-on experiments of complextheories often for the first time. An overview of some of the experiments which have been used Page 26.833.5in the curriculum in various course offerings is provided in Table 1. Table 1: ECP Systems Experiments [1-3] 205 210 220 System Identification X X X Rigid Body PD and PID Control X X X Disturbance Rejection
develop an outreach (a) curriculum around these LMT units and to also train middle-school teachers in the design, building and testing of LMTs. These efforts are aimed at ensuring wide-spread dissemination of these LegoTM-based manufacturing education modules. Our team is also currently working closely with local middle-school and high-school teachers to develop a LegoTM-based curriculum for manufacturing
are the in the areas of construction materials and emerging technologies for the construc- tion and design industries.Mr. Brian Giltner, Murray State University Lecturer in the Institute of Engineering at Murray State University. Mr. Giltner is also a practicing civil and structural engineer with over 28 years of experience.Ms. Melanie McCallon Seib, Murray State University Melanie McCallon Seib is the Director of Education Abroad at Murray State University, where she has collaborated for office growth and study abroad program curriculum integration for nearly 17 years. She spearheaded creation of faculty recruitment, training, financial, and support structures at MSU to enable innovative faculty to build project
this research project focusing on key works that emerged fromthe study, and implications that emerged for practice.IntroductionIn the concluding chapter of the influential research compendium How People Learn,1 the editorsrecommend increased focus on research that elucidates “how student interests, identities, self-knowledge, self-regulation, and emotion interact with cognitive competence” (p. 280). Inengineering education, we have often considered emotion as a by-product of learning, but recentdevelopments demonstrate that emotion is an integral and central part of learning.2 This researchbuilds on the developments in neuroscience that point to the critical role of emotion in learningand decision-making.3,4In engineering education there has
foundational experience for all of our engineering students that setsthe tone, expectations, and trajectory for their future engineering work.References[1] J. Nagel, R. Nagel, E. Pappas, and O. Pierrakos, "Integration of a Client-based Design Project into the Sophomore Year," presented at the ASME IDETC/CIE 2012, Chicago, 2012.[2] R. Nagel, O. Pierrakos, J. Nagel, and E. Pappas, "On a Client-Centered, Sophomore Design Course Sequence," presented at the 119th ASEE Annual Conference and Expo, San Antonio, TX, 2012.[3] R. L. Nagel, K. Gipson, and A. Ogundipe, "Integrating Sustainable Design and Systems Thinking throughout an Engineering Curriculum," in Pedagogical Innovations for Sustainable Development, K. D. Thomas
Paper ID #37034A Novel Interdepartmental Approach to Teach Cross-FunctionalCollaboration in Software EngineeringDr. Lynn Roy Thackeray, Utah Valley University I hold a doctorate degree from Northeastern University in technical curriculum development, teaching and leadership. The focus of my research was on leadership, the learning sciences in the Science, Technol- ogy, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. The title of my dissertation is Women in Computer Science Phenomenological Analysis that explores common factors that contribute to women’s selection and per- sistence in Computer Science as an academic major. My
students followed the engineering design process in their selection of the most suitablerobot design, all of the sub-teams worked together to ensure that the final design will be compatiblewhen the elements of the robot are assembled. Figure 2 below depicts some examples of the workthe students were doing in separate groups while working together.It is important to regularly assess students' progress and adjust the training sessions as needed toensure that they are receiving the support they need to succeed. This can be done through regularassessments of the students’ progress and receiving feedback from the team members, as well asthrough ongoing discussions with students.In summary, creating a comprehensive and inclusive curriculum is an
objectives and learning outcomes associated with this project are inherentlytied to introductory engineering graphics and design skills. The purpose of integrating the themeof culture-inspired design ideation is to enhance the learning process for students and provide ex-posure to a potentially untapped source of personal creativity. In order to fully understand the ef-ficacy and impact of a cultural theme on students’ experience during the engineering design pro-cess, a post-activity reflection and assessment is devised as an intervention method, specific tothe heritage-related aspects of the project.Results and DiscussionTo assess the impact of multicultural curricula and culturally-integrated learning initiatives onstudents' engagement and sense
the beginning of upcomingsemesters to evaluate how beneficial the vertical integration strategy is to the internationalstudents. Conclusions to be drawn from the data may clarify if technical competency levels willbe improved and if any distinction exists between the two groups (international and domesticstudents), confirming (or not) if communication skills are a factor in that distinction.References[1] L. Konevas and K. Duoba, "Developing Core Competencies: Student Mobility Case," in 9th International Strategic Management Conference, Riga, Latvia, 2013.[2] C. Y. Oh, B. S. Butler and M. Lee, "Information Behavior of International Students Settling in an Unfamiliar Geo-spatial Environment," Proceedings of the American Society for
Portland State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering department. In this role he has led department-wide changes in curriculum with emphasis on project- and lab-based instruction and learning. His research interests are in the areas of engineering education, semiconductor device characterization, design and simulation, signal integrity and THz sensors. He is a member of IEEE and ASEE. Page 26.1480.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Teaching MATLAB and C Programming in First Year Electrical Engineering Courses Using a Data Acquisition DeviceOur
_067_societal_challenges.pdf.[5] B. Sanchez, R. Ballinas-Gonzalez, M. X. Rodriguez-Paz, and J. A. Nolazco-Flores, “Integration of Circular Economy Principles for Developing Sustainable Development Competences in Higher Education: An Analysis of Bachelor Construction Management Courses,” in IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, 2020, p. 9125307, [Online]. Available: https://www.ptonline.com/articles/how-to-get-better-mfi-results.[6] D. Qu, T. Shevchenko, and X. Yan, “University curriculum education activities towards circular economy implementation,” Int. J. Sci. Technol. Res., vol. 9, no. 5, pp. 200–206, 2020.[7] R. de la Torre, B. S. Onggo, C. G. Corlu, M. Nogal, and A. A. Juan, “The role of simulation and serious
Integration (CMMI) is the culmination of an effort to define thestages that software organizations pass through as they gain better and better control overtheir processes. The effort was kicked off by the US Department of Defense and undertakenby the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University. The originalproduct that most software developers are familiar with is CMM and it was designed tomeasure the process maturity of a software development organization.In the 1990’s, a veritable galaxy of quality frameworks emerged and CMM was divided intoversions for software development (SW-CMM) and versions for software engineering(SECM) and product development (IPD-CMM). Later in the decade, SEI began an effort tointegrate all of the
networking event hosted at Elevate Rapid City on September 15th, 2022.The mission of Elevate Rapid City is to promote economic development for Rapid City and theBlack Hills region. The mixer created an opportunity to inform stakeholders what the A+Eprogram has accomplished, solicit input on programmatic elements going forward and to discusspotential collaborative opportunities. The mixer was also a celebration and a chance for interestedparties to network in Elevate’s new facility. The keynote speaker of the evening was artist andProfessor Quintin Owens, a well-known local artist and academic (Black Hills State University)who integrates Computer Aided Design, Clay 3D printing, and art in his courses. Owens’ keynote,titled Science + Art + Technology
yearundergraduates enrolled in EE courses; the unique audience represents students enrolled inHBCU colleges. In this paper, the authors discuss how integration of the innovative MobileStudio concept was used to increase the amount of student-centered learning and document itsimpact on student outcomes. The authors begin with an overview of theories that inspired thedesign of the project and of technology supported learning. Descriptive narrative explains thereal-time usability of the ADB that was developed. Results focus on the impact of experimentalcentric instruction on students’ immediate learning and their affect toward learning. The findingsalso discuss facilitators and barriers to implementation and potential needs for sustainability.KeywordsCircuits
programs for those interested in community service.Mr. Randall G Bock, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Randall G. Bock is a research assistant in the department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, an instructor of Continuing Education, and president of Bock Industries, Inc. His educational interests include the development of novel engineering design projects to enhance learning in computer aided design and analysis, and the integration of additive manufacturing in the engineering curriculum Page 26.1111.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015
Paper ID #19164The Effects of Design Thinking Methods on Pre-service PK-12 Engineeringand STEM Teacher Capabilities, Confidence, and Motivation in Creativity(Work in Progress)Dr. Tanner J. Huffman, The College of New Jersey Dr. Tanner Huffman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative STEM Education in the School of Engineering at The College of New Jersey.Prof. Manuel Alejandro Figueroa, The College of New Jersey Dr. Manuel Figueroa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technological Studies at The College of New Jersey. His research involves the development of nanoparticle coatings for various
big data analytics that was developed and introduced intoFreshman Engineering Clinic, which is an introductory course for students in all engineeringdisciplines at Rowan University. Learning objectives for the Freshman Engineering Clinicinclude developing skills in data collection, analyzing data to draw sound conclusions, andwriting reports, with visual/graphical representation of information recognized as one criticalcomponent of effective technical writing. The NSF has awarded a grant to Rowan University tosupport vertical integration of big data analytics throughout the engineering curriculum. Thispaper focuses on the Freshman Clinic big data project, the intent of which was to introducestudents to big data analytics while also furthering