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is an active Affiliate Re- searcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, focusing on the energy efficiency and assessment for IT equipment in Data Centers, and continues this work as a Consultant. He is also a mem- ber of the San Diego Gas and Electric’s Public Advisory Group for ’Workforce Education & Training’. Prof. Ben Radhakrishnan has an MS from State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, M.B.A (Uni- versity of Phoenix), and Sustainable Business Practices Certification from University of California, San Diego. His previous corporate careers include Qualcomm (Director, Technology Program Management) and Senior Program & Design Manager in Lucent Technologies.Dr. Shekar Viswanathan
Mellon Enhancing Education Program. [cited 2009; Available from: www.cmu.ed/teaching/designteach/teach/rubrics.html.] 6. Oklahoma State University---School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. [cited 2009; Available from: http://www.ece.okstate.edu/abet_capstone_design_portfolios.php.] 7. University of Arkansas Mechanical Engineering. [cited 2009; Available from: http://comp.uark.edu/~jjrencis/REU/2007/Oral%20Presentation%20Form.doc.] 8. University of Illinois and University of Wisconsin (1998). Checklists for presentations Writing Guidelines for Assignments in Laboratory and Design Courses. [cited 2009; Available from: http://courses.ece.uiuc.edu/ece445/documents/Writing_Guidelines.pdf.] 9
Colorado in May 2011 and began doctoral work in the Higher Education Student Affairs Leadership program there in fall 2011.Dr. Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder Daniel W. Knight is the engineering assessment specialist at the Integrated Teaching and Learning Pro- gram and Laboratory. He holds a BS in psychology from Louisiana State University, and an MS degree in industrial/organizational psychology and PhD degree in counseling psychology, both from the University of Tennessee. Prior to joining the University of Colorado at Boulder, he gained extensive experience in assessment and teamwork in an engineering education context through the development and evaluation of a team facilitation training course
science content learning, alpha-testing of the activities in the laboratory (without students), curriculum design with our teachersduring professional development workshops, and pilot testing curriculum in authentic contexts(i.e., with our partner teachers implementing the curriculum in their classrooms). Instrumentsinclude design logs, classroom observation protocols, surveys, student artifacts, and knowledgeassessments. The demographics of the schools that are implementing the SLIDER and RT3 REC curricula areshown in Table 1. Individual class enrollment ranges from approximately 18 to 36 students, andclass length varies from approximately 50 to 70 minutes. The background of the ten teacherswho are implementing the curricula varies widely, from
strategies and didacticcurriculums, integrated design technologies and developing technologies; to simulation, qualityin higher education, and distance learning; to information communication technology,assessment/accreditation, sustainable technology and project-based training; and to engineeringmanagement, women engineering careers, and undergraduate engineering research.Trends in Engineering EducationThe trends in engineering education have been reported over several periods of time by differentauthors. Meisen6 mentions that the global trends in engineering education in the 90s were agreater emphasis on experiential programs supported by industry work experience, decliningemphasis on laboratory instruction, internationalization of engineering
and freely. We will employclassroom interactions and communications to help students advance their abilities specifically inarbitrating competing claims and generalizing conceptual knowledge and skills of the discipline.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under GrantNo. 0942168 through the Division of Undergraduate Education program Course, Curriculum,and Laboratory Improvement. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation. This collaborative project includes the authors of this paper as wellas the University of Minnesota Principal Investigator, Dr
over one semester and is a 3.5-credit hour course. The attendance policy isstrictly enforced, so students were present for essentially every class meeting. Thermal-FluidSystems I is an integrated study of fundamental topics in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics,and the course introduces conservation principles for mass, energy, and linear momentum as wellas the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Principles are applied to incompressible flow in pipes andturbo machinery, external flows, power generation systems, refrigeration cycles, and total air-conditioning focusing on the control volume approach. Laboratory exercises are integrated intothe course as is a comprehensive, out-of-class design problem. This design problem provides anopportunity for
fresh Ph.D. graduate has a lot ofhands-on experience in research and experiments or simulations; however, a fresh graduate hasvery little exposure to the fundamentals of teaching. To become a successful tenure-track faculty,a new professor needs to provide excellent teaching, groundbreaking research and outstandingservice to the department/university. Through Ph.D. level research the candidate learns to be asuccessful researcher by building laboratory experiments, performing simulations and publishingarticles in top-notch journals. An aspiring tenure track faculty candidate has the right motivationto provide outstanding service to the university by serving on thesis committees, taking activepart in faculty meetings, bringing in new ideas and
. Reza Toossi, California State University, Long Beach Dr. Reza Toossi is a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at CSULB. He received his B.S. degree from the Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, Iran and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California, Berkeley. He continued his post-doctoral research studies in the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory and joined the CSULB faculty in 1981. Dr. Toossi has worked both as a research scientist and a consultant on various projects related to aqueous aerosols and droplets in the atmosphere, nuclear safety, sensor design, air pollution modeling, flame propagation, fluid mechanics, and fiber optics. Dr. Toossi has successfully managed over $6M in
offered duringthe regular semester. In addition to the textbooks, students were provided with housing incampus dorms and a meal plan (three meals a day) for the duration of the bridge program. Uponsuccessful completion of the program, students were given academic credit for the study skillscourse and a stipend credited to their school accounts, the amount of which was predicated ontheir performance in the classes. Students also participated in field trips, laboratory visits, socialactivities, and orientation activities. Page 24.5.4Table 2 outlines the financial obligations that the program assumed during the 2011 summerbridge program. This
Students, Linc. Fisch (ed.), “New Directions for Teaching and Learning,”no.66, Summer, 1966, pp.30-40.7. Organiz. for Economic Cooper. & Development (2003), “International comparison of math, reading, and science skills among 15-year olds” OECD, (http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0923110.html). Sept. 2005.8. Balfanz, R., and Legters, N., “How many central city high schools have a severe dropout problem, where are they located, and who attends them?” Harvard University Civil Rights Project, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass, 2001.9. Barnett, L., and Greenough, R., “Regional needs assessment 2000.” Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, Portland, Ore., www.nwrel.org/planning/ rna2000.html Accessed Sept
important design considerations for this project. The drag coefficient wasdetermined using three different methods: software simulation of the flow around a SolidWorksmodel of the vehicle fairing, wind tunnel testing of a three dimensional model of the vehiclefairing, and field tests of the actual vehicle. The SolidWorks model was tested using the FlowSimulation tool in SolidWorks, which calculates the drag force, which can be used to evaluatethe drag coefficient, knowing frontal area, velocity, and air density. The SolidWorks model wasalso used to print a three dimensional model, which was then placed in the wind tunnel in ourfluids laboratory and tested at different velocities and heights. The drag was measured and usedto calculate the drag
tables includes: • Exams: midterm or final exams. • Quizzes: in-class or take-home assignments including mostly multiple-choice questions. • Hands-on Labs: activities developed in laboratory; some are performed in groups. • Simulation Labs: hands-on individual activities performed using a software simulator. • Projects: course projects, e.g., the Capstone project. • Homework: assignments that may include not only theoretical exercises but also hands- on exercises with software packages.The IET program relies on hands-on activities to increase the level of attainment of studentoutcomes. Thus, as illustrated in Tables 5-6, the level of attainment of all students outcomes aremeasured with a combination of traditional
. Course or Event Term Deliverables Introduction to Databases Spring- • A manual with ten laboratory experiments Course Summer 2013 Calculus and Math Fall 2012 • Assignments Practicum • Homework • Final report with statistics of success New course: Data Spring • Homework assignments Analysis and Statistical 2013 • Mid-term project Learning Course • Final paper Math Foundation of Fall 2012 • Online lecture materials related to linear Computer Science Course
Charles Stark Draper Laboratory and at the Harvard School of Public Health, and was the National Director of the FIRST Robotics Competition. His professional interests are in the areas of data acquisition and analysis, mechanical design and virtual teams for product development. He presently serves on the Executive Advisory Board of the FIRST Foundation and on the Naval Engineering in the 21st Century Committee of the National Academy of Engineering. Previously he served as the Vice President of Public Awareness for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, as a national officer of the American Society for Engineering Education, and as an evaluator for the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Dr
Longitudinal Evaluation of a GIS Laboratory in a Transportation Engineering Course”, Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education & Practice, 137(4), 2011, pp. 258-266.6. Byrne, B.M. (2001).”Structural Equation Modeling with AMOS. Basic Concepts, Applications, and Programming”, Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers, 2008.7. Cho, M.H. “Online Student Orientation in Higher Education: A Developmental Study”, Educational Technology Research and Development, 60(6), 2012, pp. 1051-1066.8. Chyung, S.Y., Moll, A.J. and Berg, S.A. “The Role of Intrinsic Goal Orientation, Self-Efficacy, and E-Learning Practice in Engineering Education, The Journal of Effective Teaching, 10(1), 2010, pp. 22-37.9
consultants the significance of theircontributions to the success of the project.AcknowledgmentThe authors wish to acknowledge the ISAT 306 Section 1 students who participated in thiscourse case study, ISAT Department for providing laboratory and funding support. In addition,we would like to thank the two TAs, John Catron and Hunter Grenfell, Dr. Benton (the unofficialadvisor), Mr. Joe Rudmin (Lab Technician) and numerous online community sites. The entireclass would like to recognize the unique and crucial contributions of “the glue” (Adam Maas)without his drive and willingness to help other sub-teams beyond his, the project would not havebeen as successful. In addition, the authors would like to acknowledge Sarah Osorio‟scontributions to initial
of Civil Engineering Courses linked with Leadership Development Civil Engineering Course Academic Year Introduction to Civil Engineering, CIVL 103 Freshman Surveying, CIVL 205Computer Application for Civil and Environmental Engineering, CIVL 210 Sophomore Surveying I Laboratory, CIVL 235 Highway Engineering, CIVL 302 Transportation Engineering, CIVL 305 Engineering Economy, CIVL 314 Junior Professional Sustainability, CIVL 317 Hydrology and Hydraulics, CIVL 321 Reinforced Concrete Design, CIVL 404 Steel Design, CIVL 406 Water and Wastewater Systems, CIVL 408
experientiallearning opportunities for students through the year-round Student Research Program with theAir Force Research Laboratories (AFRL) and AFIT, the Summer Internship Program with AFIT,and through placement at area businesses.AFIT Summer Research ProgramThe AFIT Summer Research Program hosts approximately 50 student contractors each summer;the program is four to five times larger than a typical NSF REU program. All students arerequired to be U.S. citizens, and over 10% are female, which are STEM populations of greatneed. The students are employed by the Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education(SOCHE), which employed nearly 1,000 STEM students in the past 25 years. During this time, aformal assessment tool was not distributed to students to
full-time or 24 months part time of study; 12months for a master's degree by research which normally takes 24 months of study; or 18 monthsfor a relevant doctorate course which normally takes 36 months of study, subject to a review ofthe practical contents of the project or research undertaken. Evidence of the practical aspectsshould be submitted with the application form. For experience gained in academic appointments,emphasis should be given to hands-on applications of practical engineering, such as researchprojects, design of laboratories, industrial consultation, etc.Under the Product Template Route, candidates not fitting into the HKIE normal Membershiproutes will be considered for the Class of Member if their experiences demonstrate that
and equips one to apply that knowledge in appropriate ways.Steve Abram1 says that information becomes knowledge through learning. This could be extended to say thatknowledge becomes wisdom through learning. Learning can use a variety of methods as shown in the pyramidof learning (Figure 1) developed by E. J. Wood of National Training Laboratory, Bethel Maine Campus2. Thepyramid shows various methods of learning and corresponding knowledge retention rates for average students.Merely attending lectures is the least effective method. Self-reading and use of audiovisuals cause increasedretention. Demonstration, discussion, and practice take retention to the next level and teaching provides the bestretention. We believe that effectiveness of
her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Vanderbilt Univer- sity, her M.S. in Electrical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, and her B.S. in Electrical Engineering at Tuskegee University. Her research interests include assessment of instructional methods, laboratory design, collaborative learning, and retention and recruitment issues in engineering education. Page 23.165.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 An Examination of the Relationship of Intellectual Development and Learning Preferences in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Page 8.500.13 Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2003, American Society for Engineering Education New Information Technology, San Juan, Puerto Rico, (1993).20. Reed, P.A., Learning Style and Laboratory Preference: A Study of Middle School Technology Education Teachers in Virginia, Journal of Technology Education [online], Vol. 13 (1), (2001). Online at: http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JTE/v13n1/reed.html.21. Fuller, D., Norby, R.F. & Pearce, K, Internet Teaching by Style: Profiling the On-line Professor, Educational Technology and Society [online], Vol. 3 (2), (2000). At: http://ifets.ieee.org/periodical
.Manufacturers have embraced lean manufacturing during the slow down in the economyas one method of remaining profitable5. Having students experience lean manufacturing concepts in the laboratory canhave a positive effect on the experiences offered to the students prior to them entering theindustrial setting. It is important that faculty provide students with the experiences thatdevelop a strong conceptual framework of how this management practice will benefit theindustry in which they work. Many of our students learn best when they are actively engaged in activities thatemphasize the concepts that we are trying to teach. This paper will focus on a NationalInstitute of Standards (NIST) developed Lean Manufacturing Workshop and a project
. See the standard forms for additional details and information. Page 8.1027.6 Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education Table 2: Course design template and assessment form Course #: MEXXX Course Title: Insert Title Instructor: Insert Name Academic year and quarter: Prerequisites: Prerequisite for: Catalog Description: Credit hours and Class/Laboratory Schedule: Textbooks and/or other Required Materials: Area of
incurriculum or re-organisation. These innovators were inspired by amongst other things; previousexperiences (usually elsewhere), a supportive environment (e.g an innovative department), staffdevelopment courses and conferences, strongly held beliefs. Only a few derived their inspirationfrom aspects of their research work.The future of the sole researcher or the lone scholar in an engineering school is threatened by therise and rise of the large, usually multi-disciplinary, research laboratory or institute and thestrategically directed funding from research agencies and university administrators. Similarly, themove to guided initiatives in (engineering) education research in higher education involving(cross institutional) teams of people dealing with
design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret field and laboratory data, in more than one of the major recognized major civil engineering areas.4. Ability to understand the role of and to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.5. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.6. Ability to communicate effectively, that is, to listen, observe, speak, and write.7. Ability to participate on and lead multi-disciplinary teams.8. Ability to understand the role of the leader and to use leadership principles.9. Understanding the elements of building, facilities, process, and systems design.10. Understanding of the elements of
. Page 8.499.7 Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering EducationTerm Project. Working in teams of three or four, students evaluate the market potential ofinnovative high-tech products or services. Topics are provided each semester by Penn’s Centerfor Technology Transfer, the University’s patent and licensing operation, from a list of recenthigh-tech disclosures from University laboratories. Each team selects a discovery topic, reviewsthe disclosure file, meets with the inventor, shapes the discovery into a product, then performs anopportunity analysis to assess the market potential of their product. Primary