Administration from Harvard University. One of his major research interests has been the impact of gender on science careers. This research has resulted in two books (both authored with the assistance of Gerald Holton): Who Succeeds in Science? The Gender Dimension and Gender Differences in Science Careers: The Project Access Study.Dr. Philip Michael Sadler, Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Philip Sadler holds a B.S. in Physics from MIT and an Ed.D. from Harvard. He co-authored the first integrated computer and laboratory introductory calculus course in 1975. He has taught middle school mathematics, engineering, and science and both undergraduate science and graduate teaching courses at Harvard. His research
90s, Dr. Sticklen founded and led a computer science laboratory in Page 26.1589.1 knowledge-based systems in the College of Engineering, Michigan State University that focused on task specific approaches to problem solving, better known as expert systems. Over the last fifteen years, Dr. Sticklen has pursued engineering education research focused on early engineering with an emphasis on hybrid course design and problem-based learning. Dr. Sticklen assumed the chairperson of Engineering c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015
Societyof Engineering Education (the acronym “IGIP” is derived from the society’s originalGerman/Austrian name, “Internationale Gesellschaft für Ingenieurpedagogik”), accredits trainingcenters to offer this certification. Centers exist in Germany, Russia, Austria, Brazil, Switzerland,Czech Republic, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Estonia, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia and Ukraine. The curriculum requirements are modular and extensive, requiring 600hours total, across eight areas, including: Theoretical and Practical Engineering Pedagogy (180hours), Laboratory Methodology (60 hours), Psychology and Sociology (90 hours),Ethics/Intercultural (30 hours), Communication Skills (90 hours), Project Work (30 hours),Electronic Technologies (60
development and evaluation of solutions to engineering and societal problems. 4. Social sciences - Demonstrate the incorporation of social sciences (economics, political science, psychology, etc.) knowledge into the professional practice of civil engineering. Technical Outcomes 5. Materials science - Apply knowledge of materials, such as steel, concrete, wood, soil, asphalt, and composites of materials, used in civil engineering construction. 6. Mechanics - Analyze and solve problems involving solid and fluid mechanics. 7. Laboratory and Field Methods - Conduct experiments in civil engineering according to established procedures, report results, and evaluate the accuracy of the results within the known boundaries of the test and materials. 8. Problem
Overview of activities for the day 9:15– 9:45 Travel to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), Knoxville 9:45 – 12:30 pm Airport Activities 12:30 – 1:15 Lunch 1:15 – 2:30 TYS Airport Activities (continued) 2:30 – 3:00 Travel to National Transportation Research Center / STC Lab 3:00 – 4:00 Traffic Signal Systems Laboratory tour 4:00 – 4:15 Travel back to STC 4:15 – 4:30 Day 2 Wrap-up and Evaluations 4:30 pm Adjourn Thursday Activity 8:30 – 9:00 am Recap of day 1 & 2 Activities 9:00 – 9:15 Overview of activities for the day 9:15 – 9:30 Travel to UT’s Tickle Engineering Building 9:30 – 11:30
facilitation tool, AM can be thought of as another piece of laboratory equipment that allowsstudents to explore engineering topics without the constraints that may be imposed by the use ofother manufacturing processes. In these cases the AM capability is simply a tool that can savestudents time and effort and allow more focus on other course content; however, in the processof making the part, the students may learn little or nothing about the AM process. Often all thestudents may know or care about is that they can send a CAD file of a desired part to the AMmachine and within a day or so, they are holding the part in their hands. Examples of utilizingAM as a facilitation tool include the fabrication of wind tunnel test models,3,4 parts for
should share the work load equitably and share the credit; • Accountability- Students should be accountable individually & as a group. Keeping track of knowledge gained by the individual (through the group) should not be overlooked; • Sharing known skills- Students who possess certain knowledge or skills (computer skills, laboratory skills, data analysis and reduction skills, writing skills, presentation skills, etc.) should be willing to pass it on, and/ or share it with their group members; • Collaborative skills- Groups cannot function effectively if members do not have (be willing to learn) or use some needed social skills. Such as: leadership, decision-making, trust building, and conflict
one pre-serviceteacher shared in the second check-in, “I struggled thinking of things to talk about that theengineers would know a lot about because of the lack of information I had about what theyactually did.” By understanding what the engineers did, the students discussed it might help to doa better job in developing the science club experiences as they could plan activities to connect toengineering.The other most discussed barrier was the language differences. The pre-service teachersrecognized there are differences in the language used to communicate information. Theengineering students discussed laboratory experiments and content; the pre-service teachersdiscussed the abilities of children and how to plan lessons. As one student
Energy concentration was developed at LakeSuperior State University (LSSU). This concentration is composed of courses such as powerelectronics, power transmission and distribution, and vehicle energy systems. In addition, a newcourse entitled Energy Systems & Sustainability was also developed for this concentration.This new Energy Systems & Sustainability course is designed to provide a broad overview andallows both engineering and non-engineering students to gain exposure to these areas. There isalso a separate laboratory course that is designed for the engineering students, and as suchcontains more technical detail. Only the lecture course is discussed in this work. The primaryobjectives for the course are for students to be able to
respon- sible for funds as PI or Co-PI from 52 separate proposals totaling almost $6,500,000. Courses taught include undergraduate finite elements, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and engineering economics and ethics, and graduate finite elements, numerical methods, thermodynamics, statistical me- chanics, plasma fundamentals and gas dynamics.Bradley Davidson, University of Denver Dr. Bradley Davidson is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering and director of the Human Dynamics Laboratory at the University of Denver and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. He holds a BS in civil engineering from Tennessee Tech, an MS in engineering mechanics
Engineering, and Materials at the University of California, Santa Barbara, a position she held from 1984-2008. From 2000 – 2009 she served as the scientific co-director of the California NanoSystems Institute, a joint initiative at UCSB and the University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to that, Dr. Hu worked at AT& T Bell Laboratories, after receiving a Ph.D. in Physics from Columbia University. Her research has matched nanofabrication techniques with the integration of materials that allow the for- mation of structures and devices that demonstrate exceptional electronic and photonic behavior, allowing efficient, controlled and often coherent output of devices. She has participated in and directed a large set of
aboveaverage. Below Average Average Above Average 24-45% 46-70% 71-85% Spring Study 5 3 3 Fall Study 2 2 3 Total % 38.9% 27.8% 33.3%Table 1. Performance Groupings within the Study Problem SetData CollectionData was collected in a laboratory setting. To facilitate this study, students were video-recordedas they took part in the study. Selected participants also participated in video-recorded open-ended post-interviews at the conclusion of the study. During the first semester of the study,participants were asked to solve a number of Statics problems
-Oriented Laboratories in the First-Year Mechanical Engineering Curriculum,” Proc. of the 2011 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Page 26.194.18
created14 with support from NSF for avariety of topics in Bioengineering15. The method was shown to improve students’ performancewith open-ended problems16,17,18. Inquiry-based learning approaches, such as CBI, have beenfound to be “more effective than traditional science instruction at improving academicachievement, and the development of thinking, problem-solving and laboratory skills”11, and toenhance understanding of critical engineering concepts19,20. A key facet of the CBW approach in heat transfer instruction is the integration of hands-on workshops into the existing course. The integration of hands-on activities into courses hasshown significant learning gains for students across several domains. Faculty have usedinteractive learning
with student leaders on the benefits of actively participating in studentorganizations; lunch with industry engineers with a panel discussion; tours of key engineeringfacilities and laboratories; and a presentation on accessing the LSU Olinde Career Centerservices and preparing a professional resume. This workshop format was repeated for fall 2014and spring 2015 transfers, and the Pathway Scholars contributed to program serving as peermentors and student presenters.SeminarsThe Pathway Scholars were regular participants in the Professional Development Seminars thathave been offered to LSU College of Engineering undergraduates served by the DiversityInitiatives Office. The topics varied from general student networking to career skills
risky strategic orientation from the CEO’s vantage point. Thesestrategic alternatives are currently under investigation as ways that the conceptual framework canbe tailored and modified to help large organizations achieve their innovation objectives.Pilot projects are conducted in our living laboratory to verify the non-linear results. Thenrefinements are incorporated to the detailed business plan that is systematically implemented inconcert with the Check-Act-Plan – Do improvement process that has been successful for the corebusiness. This is significant because changing processes in this manner avoids destruction ofthose approaches that are already contributing to the organization’s success.The need for a total systems approach is underscored
by CA2VES’ include high-impact, hands-on virtualreality and 3D visualizations and also focus on engaging, computer enhanced teachingtechniques, and hands-on laboratory experiences; the combination of which offers student-centered, contextual, authentic learning experiences (see Figure 1). It is difficult to make real-world learning experiences widely available in the classroom to students because ofparameterization issues (too many variables to manipulate) and the availability and cost ofequipment and machinery. The flexibility inherent in e-learning and virtual classrooms offersCA2VES new avenues to not only attract more technology-oriented students but also capacity toreach new students in locations (including areas lacking geographical
Practical Experience: Students will let you do thismaterials and expenses will be normally covered by project if you take charge. Resist the urge to useexisting laboratory sources. Some projects require your knowledge and experience to give themmore extensive (what is not normally in our labs) short-cuts and a path to a quick finish. You shouldmaterials and fabrications. Students are directed in use little of your brain on this. It is their project,the Capstone handbook to provide a bill of materials their design. If they do something stupid, theyand an assembly drawing with their requests for learn. If they continue to generate stupid design,purchases. Additional instrumentation and or special they
:00 0.30 286.54 9:20:05 122.39 9:40:00 0.00 425.13 9:20:39 FALSE 9:20:49 TRUE 9:22:05 152.32 9:24:05 157.06 9:26:05 161.63 9:27:49 FALSE 9:28:05 161.78 9:30:05 152.13Ideally, CLICS is used by instructors in a range of disciplines for extended homework,laboratory experiences or projects. It is expected that these experiences require 21st century skillsto complete rather than simple plug and chug applications. It is the higher-order critical thinkingskills that are expected to be enhanced from using relevant, real-world data. In the Fall 2014semester, several classes considered the use of LED lighting and daylighting
this case, the novelty of theapproach compared to traditional methods is twofold: (1) the use of a computer game enables usto directly observe problem-solving process through action in the game and (2) because of thenaturally immersive game environment, we hope to see motivation and persistence in the face ofcomplex problems that might otherwise be difficult to achieve in a laboratory setting. As afeasibility study, we will present methods and data that we suggest should guide further researchbut should not be used to make specific claims. Before describing this exploratory study, webriefly review relevant literature of problems and problem-solving.Background on Problem Solving LiteratureOne characterizing difference between problems faced in
“Research 101,” was led by a graduate student lead for theprogram. The format was an oral presentation that discussed the following topics: How to conduct a scientific literature review Types of research questions and research methods Laboratory hierarchy and terminology (from undergraduates all the way up to PI) Culmination of research (journal publications, theses, presentations, etc.) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) sponsored by the National Science Foundation Other research programs at the University of Colorado BoulderThe third workshop, titled “Grad School 101,” was also led by a graduate student lead of theprogram. The format was an oral presentation that discussed the following topics
the topic in general,they can be much more thorough in their research. This debate helps them discover and exploremuch more than they learn in the lectures. Knowing how to solder electrical components could be a worthwhile skill for constructingsome of the projects. With this in mind, a laboratory session is planned for the students about thebasics of soldering, as well as the basics of electronic devices. This aids their attaining a morepractical perspective of the theoretical concepts that they have heard. For the practice session,each of the students and teachers is given a soldering kit containing instructions and materials tobuild a basic 555 timer circuit. This practical work is fun and interesting, given the fact that theyall have
the area of engineering education research. In his position he is managing several research and development projects on engineering education and technical training. Furthermore he of- fers workshops on professional teaching and learning for engineering faculty. In his research Dominik May focuses, inter alia, on future requirements for science and engineering graduates, such as interna- tional competence, in order to become successful engineers in a globalized professional world. Therefore he designs and investigates respective educational strategies with a special focus on online solutions and the integration of remote laboratories. For his research and the development of several transnational on- line courses he
to provide insight and guide further development.The Start LabThe Solar Technology Applied Research and Testing (START) Laboratory, shown in Figure 1,is a pilot-scale CSP plant that is the first university-owned facility of its type and size in theUnited States [14]. It supports research on next-generation solar devices and provides outreachactivities to educate K-12 students about solar energy and other forms of renewable energy.Physical tours provide limited opportunities for educational experiences, because it is difficultfor many students to travel to the START Lab due to geographical or scheduling constraints. Forbroader delivery of educational experiences, we developed the VEC, also shown in Figure 1.Ritter and Chambers [1] described
-berkeley-physicists-say-a-colleague-took-them-for-a- ride.html?scp=2&sq=victor%20ninov&st=cse&pagewanted=1 Konnikova, M. (2015, May 22). How a gay-marriage study went wrong. The New Yorker Retrieved from http://www.newyorker.com/science/maria-konnikova/how-a-gay-marriage- study-went-wrongAppendix C. Examples of student questions for the expert panelists How many repetitions are required to assure my data is accurate / precise enough? What is the criteria for reporting the make/model of our laboratory instrumentation? Are we under obligation to disclose this at all times? Is there an obligation to report this to personnel who contact us concerning our published works? How and when should I report my
parameter itself, along with the measurement techniques,are not naturally occurring but socially-constructed. Statistically sound measurements requirethat one eliminate all known sources of variation so that one can mathematically verifycorrelations between variables that can be manipulated and the response to those variables (lackof diversity). In other words, objectivist science seeks to reduce variation to a set of controllableconditions. What is often overlooked in reductionist, objectivist science is that the state of naturerarely mimics laboratory conditions, where all influential sources of variation are eliminated.This is particularly true when one is working in a complex, dynamic social system that includeshuman beings.Within STEM cultures
Simulink which areintroduced in laboratory sessions in the control class yielding answer to questions 3 and 4. Question 5validates that they have received sufficient level of C programming breadth and depth to work andsolve problems in follow-up programming courses such as Data Structures for computer students andmicrocontroller programming in Embedded Systems course which use C language extensively for labsessions and projects.Question 6 in both Table 4 and Table 5 poses the same question and received similar responses asexpected. Even with in the stated objectives of a course, students may feel that certain in–depth topicsare unnecessary and extra work. It was obvious that students would consider learning MATLAB asextra work since course title
class. The presentation and accuracy of these solutions weregraded in real time.The flipped classroom in this study was a senior level heat transfer class of 65 students, whichalso included a laboratory component to reinforce the learning of the classroom. The professor,who was experienced teaching the course, had become concerned about the level of learning andperceived lack of engagement on the part of the students. The flipped class method seemed to bea possible solution, since it had given indications of better understanding of course material.5Because this was a senior level class, the professor recognized that when the students graduatedin a few months, they would need to be able to take initiative and have knowledge to apply totheir heat
Professor NegotiationsCase 1: Starting offer at a top-ten engineering research programDr. Taylor Smith, having completed a two-year international post-doctoral experience at a majorinternational laboratory – and having proved worth by already having several externally fundedgrants in addition to numerous peer-reviewed papers, applied for two top-ten engineeringprogram assistant professor positions. The candidate was selected for campus interviews at eachplace, and the interview experiences consisted of the typical two full days of interview, includingbreakfasts, lunches and dinners, with various combinations of faculty, graduate students and staff– rigorous interviews designed to vet future colleagues for their ability to take on the research
most majors in theschool of engineering, and the course is designed to provide a foundation in the soft skillsstudents will need in future engineering courses (such as giving presentations, following labinstructions, using software, as well as working on teams). All students in the class meet once aweek for lecture, which is where this course’s version of the educational theater took place. Thecourse also requires weekly interdisciplinary laboratory experiments and recitations forpresentations in sections of up to 18 students. In addition, an independent design project that isdeveloped by teams is required. Students rank their top choices of various design projects andthen are placed into teams during the third week of class. Although the