2023 semester. We expect to have10 to 15 students enrolled but will cap enrollment at 20 students for the initial offering. Ratherthan a separate laboratory section, some lecture time will be allocated for students to work ontheir code in interdisciplinary teams. These teams will also be assigned joint exercises to becompleted outside of class.The outline of our paper is as follows. The next section provides the context, motivation, andgoals for the courses. The following section details the content for the proposed courses inquantum computing. An innovation in the courses, the development of a Python-based quantumcomputer simulator, is then detailed, followed by a discussion of learning outcomes and selectedundergraduate research projects.2
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Paper ID #36935Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Statics Recitation CourseBrian Lani Brian Lani is a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Penn State Behrend. He received his B.S. (2012) and M.S. (2014) in Aerospace Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. He started his career as a Design and Development Engineer with AmSafe Bridport before joining Behrend in 2015. Brian teaches Introduction to Engineering Design, Statics, Statics Recitation, Properties and Processing of Engineering Materials, Materials Testing Laboratory, Engineering for Manufacturing, and Additive Manufacturing Laboratory.Charlotte
B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. Brian has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo since 2006. During the 2011-2012 academic year he participated in a professor exchange, teaching at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. His engineering education interests include collaborating on the Dynamics Concept Inventory, developing model-eliciting activities in mechanical engineering courses, inquiry-based learning in mechanics, and design projects to help promote adapted
• Network Theory II • Instrumentation and Networks Laboratory • System Dynamics and ControlThe following learning support or assessment instruments have incorporated them to variousdegrees. • Homework • In-class exercise • In-class quiz • Midterm • FinalFor assignments, the author might set up the first few steps of a problem with unlimited onlineverification while the later steps do not have any support so that the students will know that theyare on the right track to solve the problem, and they still need to think independently.For quizzes, the problems are often short and direct. It is a quick way to assess the class’sprogress and help the students identify areas to improve.For exams, the students will sign an
Development in UW–Madison College of En- gineering’s Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity in Engineering (IEDE) Office, and the Assistant Director of Wisconsin’s Equity and Inclusion Laboratory (Wei LAB). Don also serves as PI and co-PI of multiple NSF-funded projects, including: the NSF Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES Aspire Alliance, the NSF IUSE: Inclusive STEM Teaching Project, and the NSF LEAPS: EVOLVED project. He received his Ph.D. in Cell & Molecular Biology (University of Wisconsin-Madison) and B.S. in Biology (Bucknell University). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Creating Inclusivity in Engineering Teaching and Learning Contexts: Adapting the Aspire
Laboratories in Jacksonville, Florida, whichkilled four people and injured 32 others. The incident, which occurred on December 19, 2007, waslinked to the failure of the cooling system in the runaway chemical reaction during the productionof a gasoline additive. Following the discussion of this video, the students were assigned a take-home quiz to report on some of the common errors in the chemical plant which can impact publichealth and safety. Students reviewed the literature and generated a written report highlighting theengineer's responsibility to make informed decisions while designing solutions. The students wereexplicitly advised to discuss an engineer's socioeconomic, environmental, and culturalresponsibilities. The students were evaluated on
. This is due to two unique factors:(1) ECE students have inherently self-selected—and thus, already anticipated—a curriculum thatexpects them to master electronic and digital devices and environments, and (2) many hands-on,active-learning laboratory activities in ECE involve measurements with instruments nowavailable in miniaturized, mobile, low-cost realizations. Therefore, in the new normal,combinations of online, face-to-face, asynchronous, and synchronous instruction can elevatestudent learning by: ● Using online tech to deliver basic knowledge content (instead of live lectures), freeing up more instructor time to provide personalized coaching with individual students. ● Transferring low-value-added, time-consuming tasks (e.g
students [5]. Robotics education can be started fromelementary school or even kindergartens [6] for providing students with learning-by-doingapproach based on the constructionism theory by Seymour Papert of the MassachusettsInstitute of Technology's Media Laboratory [7]. However, most existing robotics tools are essentially toys with limited or no practical usage.After completing parts assembly, they are mostly displayed inside the child’s room. Some,not many, are associated with coding, though largely still at a rudimentary level, which maynot lead to comprehensive programming studies. Such products can also be quite expensivelypriced, with a minimum price tag of a couple of hundred US dollars, which is mostly forwealthy households. A typical
students forteaching recitation sections and laboratories with majority Latino/a/x students, teachingassistants were required to take one of two engineering education courses as part of their fundedassistantship. This requirement is also part of a new initiative from the College of Engineering tobetter prepare engineering educators. Although courses in engineering education became arequirement for engineering students, graduate students within different STEM departments alsowere allowed to enrolled in these courses. The preliminary data presented in this paper was thefirst engineering education course that they took as part of this requirement. It is important tonote that the enrollment demographics included 53 doctoral engineering students of
an introduction to the one-semester study abroad programs and laboratory internship options at our institution.3. For overseas participants to gain an understanding of Japanese culture and its unique impact on the field of robotics.4. For Japanese students to learn more about their own culture and history.The MGUDS-S Since the 2019 academic year, the MGUDS-S tool has been the standard method used atSIT to evaluate all the online study abroad programs conducted at our institution. It wascreated by Prof. Marie Miville at Columbia University in the United States [1], [2], with aJapanese version later being developed by Oda et al [3]. It consists of a 15-question writtensurvey, with responses scored on a 6-point Likert scale. The MGUDS-S
an integrationof technological devices into classroom learning that does not require a specialized laboratory forconducting such experiments. The study adopted a survey and assessment methodology for datacollection. Data were collected pre-and post-implementation of the module in the course where itwas implemented. The study found that there was a significant improvement in learners' peerlearning and collaboration, as well as critical thinking. The test anxiety of the learners was alsoimproved. The performance of the learners was also found to increase significantly. The study waslimited to some courses taken at different levels of learning in different fields to avoid more thanone dosage of the implementation among the learners. In addition
Paper ID #37271Designing Learning Experiences with a Low-Cost Robotic ArmProf. Eric Markvicka, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dr. Eric Markvicka is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). There, he also holds a courtesy appointment in the De- partment of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the School of Computing. At UNL Dr. Markvicka directs the Smart Materials and Robotics Laboratory, an interdisciplinary research lab that is creating the next generation of wearable electronics and robotics that are primarily composed of
courseBFCIT has their largest attrition rate after the first semester and a first semester project-based course mayhelp to address that. Research [17] has shown that highly impactful educational practices include firstyear experiences that involve teams in research and service learning. Therefore, in their first semester,freshman Scholars, as well as BFCIT EE freshmen, meet for six hours per week in three two-hoursessions, each led by a full-time EE faculty member, to work in teams on projects that teach aboutelectrical engineering; projects include those involving wind and solar energy, electric motors, robotics,and general electrical engineering laboratory tools such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, andmultimeters. Software such as LabVIEW™ and
Matthew West is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Dr. Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Geoffrey L. Herman is the Severns Teaching Associate Professor with the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Prof. Timothy Bretl, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Timothy Bretl is a Severns Faculty Scholar at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he is both Professor and Associate Head for Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Aerospace En- gineering. He holds an affiliate appointment in the Coordinated Science Laboratory, where he leads a re
variations of “there are none” for that survey item and a sixth leavingthat item blank. Of those who identified a disadvantage, four mentioned reduced ability toparticipate or ask questions. Three additional students praised the use of HyFlex formatting inthe class they attended but noted that the format might not be appropriate for all courses,particularly those that utilize laboratory equipment, advanced courses, or courses involvinghands-on design projects. While this study provides some interesting preliminary evidence of student perceptionsand possible utility of HyFlex course format, it is important to remember that this is a pilot studywith a low sample size. While the 26% completion rate for the survey is not surprising for asurvey in
Paper ID #38814Preparing the manufacturing workforce for Industry 4.0 technologyimplementationDr. Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Indus- trial Distribution and a member of the Graduate Faculty at Texas A&M University. His research interests include automation, robotics, cyber-manufacturing and Industry 4.0; optical/infrared imaging and instru- mentation; micro/nano manufacturing; and design of technology for engineering education. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation Laboratory at Texas A&M University
the first to do so. The specific implementation forms include: offering dedicated STEM courses, club-based teaching, focusing on science and technology competitions, project-based courses, open laboratory space-oriented, and diversified comprehensive courses[22]. From the gradually “captivating” development of theory and practice, we cannot help but raise the following question: under the unique institutional context in China, what exactly are the core connotations and the primary form represented by STEM education? What factors make it up? What is the relationship between these factors? Answering these questions has important implications for the in-depth promotion of STEM education in China and
) lab. Sepehr’s research focuses on his areas of interest, which include occupational safety and health, workforce training, and engineering ed- ucation. He is also involved in developing training materials and programs aimed at enhancing safety in the construction and general industries.Dr. Siyuan Song, University of Alabama Dr. Siyuan Song is an assistant professor and the director of the Safety Automation and Visualization En- vironment (SAVE) Laboratory in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama (UA). Prior to joining UA, she was an assistant professor in the School of Construction and Design at the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Song obtained her
(knowledge, skills, and attitudes), wasa challenge for most professors whose courses were primarily focused on evaluating contentor knowledge through summative assessment techniques. In such cases, it was crucial toinvolve the coordination of the engineering program and the PMG program to engageprofessors and assist in developing these rubrics through workshops. The training provided by the MECEK laboratory on competence-based education inengineering courses and the experiences facilitated by the PMG program, in partnership withexperts from North American universities, were crucial in understanding tools and methodsfor competency evaluation, their application in the Brazilian context, and organizingworkshops conducted by the EWG to create rubrics
teachers’beliefs, in large part because they develop a systematic understanding of the nature of science andscientific investigations. Teacher experiences working with professional engineers engaged inempirical research in a laboratory setting are likely limited. Findings from studies investigatingthe outcomes of teachers engaged in research opportunities with scientists have reported researchexperiences help teachers understand the knowledge-generating process of science via immersionin the culture [8]. In addition to participating in a culture of science, teachers also reported learningabout new techniques central to the data collection process of a specific discipline, as well as howto enact “creative alteration” of experimental procedures [8
authorityfigure, who traditionally was male. Authority has been studied related to other issues likeclassroom and laboratory work, but reading/following directions is not central to these studies[42]. A third possible explanation is that female students who self-select into engineering arebetter students on average than male students, which would involve a subset from other studiesof first-year college students [43]. This third hypothesis could be examined using standardizedtest scores or high school grades or rank. Since most students in the MEB course are in theirsecond semester of their engineering education, only one semester of grade data is available fromtheir university transcripts.When focusing on higher education, few examples of
gain knowledge on major climate issues. Visitsincluded a tour of CTE, a company that works to make LEED-certified buildings; a biomass landfill;energy storage laboratories of the University of Sao Paulo; Zambianco, a sustainable sugar and ethanolplant; Angra, the only nuclear power plant in the country, and others. Incorporated in the trip was a project where students were split into groups and paired withBrazilian students from the University of Sao Paulo and an employee at CPFL Energia. CPFL is thesecond largest non-state-owned group of electric energy generation and distribution in Brazil. Theprogram's goal was to solve real issues that the company faces. Solutions were required to be analyzed foreconomic, political, and social
. Lord, and H. Kesim, “Technically and Tactically Proficient: How Military Leadership Training and Experiences are Enacted in Engineering Education,” Int. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 35, no. 2, pp. 446–457, 2019.[21] N. Salzman, T. B. Welch, H. Subbaraman, and C. H. G. Wright, “Using Veterans’ Technical Skills in an Engineering Laboratory,” presented at the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT: American Society for Engineering Education, 2018. doi: 10.18260/1-2--31217.[22] “Veterans Integration To Academic Leadership (VITAL),” Veterans Affairs, Oct. 20, 2022. https://www.va.gov/new-york-harbor-health-care/work-with-us/jobs-and-careers/veterans- integration-to
-1987accreditation cycle) involves the teaching, scientific research, academic achievementsand leadership quality of management at all levels of the department. Criterion 7 ofthe general criteria for accreditation of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (2002-2003accreditation cycle) stipulates that engineering programs must have sufficientmanagement system support, financial support and constructive leadership to ensureengineering programs. To ensure the quality and continuity of education, there mustbe adequate funding to attract, maintain and provide for the continuing professionaldevelopment of high-quality teachers, and there must be adequate funding sources forthe purchase, use and maintenance of laboratory equipment associated withengineering education
graduates [5].However, despite extensive research about how to promote change in undergraduate STEMeducation, systematic change has been limited [6], [7]. Many change initiatives and models thathave been utilized to study and promote change have failed to achieve the adoption of research-based instructional practices at universities [8], [9]. Similar trends in research have beenidentified within engineering education [10]. Thus, it is evident that alternative and more holisticways to understand and support change are needed.The COVID-19 pandemic created a real-world laboratory to explore what instructional practicesand strategies were changed and sustained when instructors were forced to use new instructionalmethods under uncertain situations
teams in the chemical and natural gas engineering section of GEEN 1201, whichinvolved topics in water purification, solar water pumping, salinity treatment by reverse osmosis,and liquid-liquid extraction. For each project, essential mechanical units were provided and thestudents were tasked with developing and testing a prototype unit or in a laboratory setting.Because of the limited time allotted to the project during the semester (approximately 6 weeks),the instructor gave the specific problem definition to the students, rather than having the studentsperform their own problem definition based upon a more generic needs statement.The objective of the water purification project was to develop a prototype device for on-demandpurification of
, but in a separate module. Each student submitted one of theirclay processed (wheel or slab) products to the annual campus Student Art Competition [10]. Inaddition, the students visited companies related to the local ceramic/aggregate industry to help puttheir classroom/laboratory training into context [11].In addition to the new MET 300 course, some modifications in MET 352 were made from Spring2022 to Spring 2023. These are discussed in detail in the following section.Spring 2023 MET 352: Introduction to Metallurgical Engineering Project BackgroundThe institution is a primarily undergraduate institution that rests in a geologically diverse regionof the United States. For example, western South Dakota minerals include granite (MountRushmore
roles andsecurity clearances. Demographics included 2 women and 4 men. Individuals were from avariety of job sectors, including government agencies, government contractors, governmentresearch laboratories, and private industry (e.g., aerospace and engineering technologysolutions). These individuals all had extensive experience hiring and managing microelectronicsengineers. Participants were asked questions related to the needs for developing amicroelectronics workforce. For example, participants were asked what technical andprofessional skills they look for in an intern or new professional. They were asked to considerbroad technical skills, microelectronics specific skills, specialty microelectronics skills, andprofessional skills needed