Paper ID #27131Increasing Graduate School Enrollment of Female Industrial Engineers throughCUREsMs. Leslie Potter, Iowa State University Leslie Potter is a Senior Lecturer in the Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Department at Iowa State University. She served as Co-Chair of the IMSE Undergraduate Research Program for six years. She currently teaches courses on information engineering, programming, and process improve- ments. Her research interests include the impact of undergraduate research, engineering and professional skill integration, and teaching effectiveness.Dr. Richard Stone, Iowa State University
employers need–and for internships, which take theplace of the research thesis in traditional Master of Science programs.1The Master of Science in Professional Science (MSPS) degree program at MTSU was started in2004 to provide middle Tennessee with a best-educated professional STEM workforce. Thedegree program requires students to take 21 credit hours of graduate-level coursework in theirconcentration and 15 credit hours of MSPS Business Core classes. All but one of these MBA-level core classes were designed for the program and are instructed by faculty from the JonesCollege of Business at MTSU. The other core class, covering applied statistics and probability, istaught by the MTSU Department of Mathematics faculty. This strong business core
environment. Thereare many opportunities for students to participate in team-based work in various courses andcapstone projects to help them practice teamwork skills. However, in many cases, students are ontheir own to make their teams work and these team-based activities do not necessarily allowstudents to develop effective teamwork abilities. At Arizona State University, two cohorts of firstyear engineering students took Introduction to Engineering and Small Group Communicationtogether during Fall 2018 semester with cohered schedule, content, and assignments, around asmall design challenge and a large design project.The impact of this model on team dynamics in the design projects was assessed using the CAREmodel and assessment tool developed by the
CAC of ABET accreditedComputer Science Program. Our Computer Science curriculum requires 124 credit hours of course workwith 9 credit hours CS Advanced Electives and 9 hours general electives. We decided to use these 18elective hours for our cybersecurity concentration curriculum courses without increasing thegraduation/degree requirement of 124 credit hours. With this curriculum structure, our cybersecurityconcentration graduates have a solid background both in Computer Science and Cybersecurity.We used evidence based practices such as review of existing cybersecurity curriculum in other academicinstitutions, discussion with our industry partners and scholarly literate to develop courses for thisconcentration. We discussed the findings from
study based on data from the Multiple-Institution Database for Investigating Engineering Longitudinal Development (MIDFIELD), reporting thatstudents at institutions that were required to take an Introduction to Engineering Course were more likelyto graduate with a degree in engineering than students at institutions that do not require an Introduction toEngineering Course9. Required First-Year Engineering courses do help students either affirm a prior choiceof an engineering discipline or help students to select a major best suited to them, and also influences whichengineering disciplines students are more likely to select9-10.TheorySocial Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) recognizes career development as a process related to self-exploration and
past many years. In the recent years, she has been conducting research on exploring gender bias in IT and its impact on retention and recruitment in the field. She has been a longtime supporter of National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) and its mission, having spearheaded the establishment of an Academic Affiliation between NCWIT and VSU and most recently, USFSM. At the local and national level, she has collaborated with several organizations in their efforts to develop methods and strategies for increasing diversity in STEM. Dr. Javidi has been the recipient of a number of NSF, NASA, Google and Microsoft grants. She has also been a long time member of ACM and IEEE among a number other
addition to ASEE, she is active in the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics and the Association for Business Communication. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Plastics: Floating Ethical FlotsamIntroduction“I just want to say one word to you. Just one word,” confides family friend Mr. McGuire tonewly minted graduate Benjamin Braddock. “Plastics. There’s a great future in plastics.”“Think about it,” he intones to a bewildered Ben. “Will you think about it?” [1].Plastics have come a long way since The Graduate and a confused Dustin Hoffman. From itsinitial days to current times, plastic has become indispensable, interwoven into the very fabric ofour lives. It is
2010, Breigh came to Arizona State University to work as a post doc in the Image Processing Applications Lab. In 2013 she started teaching in the Mechanical and Materials Department at the University of Denver. She is currently the Associate Dean for Under- graduate Studies as well as a Teaching Associate Professor. Here Breigh teaches courses in the fields of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, biofluids, and introduction to engineering. Her edu- cational research interests include first-year engineering experiences, engineering assessment, and active learning pedagogy. 2019 FYEE Conference : Penn State University , Pennsylvania Jul 28 Full Paper: The Development of a First
, and 2012 Inaugural Distin- guished Award for Excellence in the category Inspiration through Leadership. Moreover, he is a recipient of 2014-2015 University Distinguished Teaching Award at NYU. His scholarly activities have included 3 edited books, 9 chapters in edited books, 1 book review, 62 journal articles, and 154 conference pa- pers. He has mentored 1 B.S., 35 M.S., and 5 Ph.D. thesis students; 58 undergraduate research students and 11 undergraduate senior design project teams; over 500 K-12 teachers and 118 high school student researchers; and 18 undergraduate GK-12 Fellows and 59 graduate GK-12 Fellows. Moreover, he di- rects K-12 education, training, mentoring, and outreach programs that enrich the STEM
. His research interests include wireless sensor networks, distributed systems, computer security, and most recently, software quality met- rics. Dr. Omari is involved in computer science curriculum development and computing-related program accreditation. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Designing an ABET- Ready Computer Engineering Program in a Medium-Sized Liberal Arts CollegeAbstractWhile most engineering students aspire to graduate from a top engineering university, manychoose to attend small to mid-size liberal arts colleges for various reasons, including financial,location and learning needs. It is essential that these engineering students are given
Embodied Capital: Literacy Practices, defined as “locating, interpreting, and/orproducing texts relevant to the design.” In these cases, we did not attempt to evaluate andquantify the quality of the high school students’ capital, but rather to describe and theorize it.Thus, we argue that coding, rather than rating, is a more appropriate term in this instance.Because the two terms (intercoder and interrater) are used interchangeably in much ofengineering educational research literature, we include research literature that uses either termthroughout this paper. However, we prefer the term intercoder reliability in the context of muchof qualitative research because this term more fully encapsulates the possibility for inductively-generated
focus is on the intersecting factors of gender, socio-economic status [SES],national origin, and language, and its impact on Latinx persistence in engineering. In our study,persistence is defined as both completion of an engineering undergraduate program and stayingin the field for one year following graduation. Few studies examine persistence beyond graduation, and, because almost half ofengineering degree holders do not enter engineering occupations [2], we studied participantsduring a critical juncture in their trajectory — the last year of their studies and the first year oftheir professional lives — to better understand this phenomenon. Thus, the research is expectedto contribute to the extant knowledge base on Latinx’ positionality
Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University. He has been working on better understanding of students’ learning and aspects of tech- nological and engineering philosophy and literacy. In particular how such literacy and competency are reflected in curricular and student activities. His interests also include Design and Engineering, the human side of engineering, new ways of teaching engineering in particular Electromagnetism and other classes that are mathematically driven. His research and activities also include on avenues to connect Product Design and Engineering Education in a synergetic way. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Designing a Multi-Cycle
organizations, and extra-curricular activities” [1, p. 1]. Many of theseinstitutions have been designated as “veteran friendly” by organizations such as CollegeChoice’s “Best Colleges for Veterans” [11], Best Value Schools’ “Military-Friendly Colleges”[12], and G.I. Jobs’ [13] “Sponsored Schools that Want to Educate You.” These initiatives oftenhighlight the institutional characteristics that contribute to student veteran success. For example,College Choice recognizes that the best colleges establish “a vet-friendly culture at their school,which only happens through a holistic approach that engages the administrators, the studentbody, veterans, service members, and of course their families” [11, emphasis in original].Research indicates these programs
the solid rocket engine motors,experiences of the undergraduate students who have participated in the competition and lessonslearned through this experience, and a few key projects undergoing current development. It willbe shown that these projects focus on the principles of systems engineering with highly detailedsystem/subsystem designs for rocket systems and propulsion systems. These projects have shownto offer unique opportunities for students to experience real-world challenges that are typicallyfaced by the aerospace industries on a daily basis.IntroductionIn recent years, several engineering universities have seen student-run, student designed, launchand operated high-power rocket systems and fundamental research in propulsion
Society for Engineering Education and Association for Computing Machinery. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Work in Process: Collaborative Design ProjectsAbstractSoft skills such as leadership, effective communication and being able to function inmultidisciplinary teams are required to be successful in engineering workplaces. The complexityof engineering problems has required engineers to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.Therefore, multidisciplinary capstone design has been becoming a regular practice in engineeringschools. However, collaborative design among multiple disciplines for non-capstone courses hasbeen neglected. In spring 2018, students enrolled in Measurements and
sophomore and junior years.Even within capstone courses, teamwork instruction can be limited. A national survey ofcapstone design courses that included faculty beliefs and teaching practices by Pembridge andParetti showed that teamwork, as a separate topic from project management, were rarely in thetop five topics covered in the course [18]. Much attention in literature has been focused aroundhow to form teams [19-23] and using peer-evaluation to improving teamwork skills [24, 25] butthere are still many open-ended questions relating to the best way to manage and mentor teams[15].One major reason for benchmarking teaming experiences currently in the curriculum is to betterunderstand where students are exposed to teams throughout a curriculum. This
, necessary if graduates are to become licensedProfessional Engineers.ABET Criterion 3 states student outcomes that all engineering programs must address [11].Although not specific to ME, these outcomes are important for design of ME curriculum notsimply for the sake of ABET accreditation but because students should meet these outcomes to beprepared for professional practice. These criteria have evolved over time. In part, in response toindustry’s dissatisfaction with the professional skills of graduates—such as skills incommunication and navigating corporate and societal contexts—ABET transitioned tooutcomes-based education and introduced 11 “a–k” outcomes spanning technical andprofessional skills [12]. These outcomes are informed by input from
Paper ID #26515Collaborative Research: Supporting Agency among Early Career Engineer-ing Education Faculty in Diverse Institutional Contexts: Developing a Frame-work for Faculty AgencyDr. Courtney S Smith-Orr, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Courtney S. Smith,PhD is an Undergraduate Coordinator & Teaching Assistant Professor at UNC Char- lotte. Her research interests span the mentoring experiences of African American women in engineering, minority recruitment and retention, and best practices for diversity and inclusion in the Engineering class- room. She received her B.S. in Optical Engineering and M.S. in
on defining the “best” method to instruct students to achieve course objectives andoutcomes. Many institutions require their instructors to provide tangible evidence that showsstudents are achieving these course objectives [1]. Detailed course assessments are becoming more 2019 ASEE Zone 1 Conference, April 11-13, 2019 – Niagara Falls, New Yorkand more common, hoping to illuminate areas for improvement to make courses more effective ateducating students. Scores of educational studies coupled with a plethora of books and papersattempt to identify ideal educational practices which enable students to better retain material taughtin the classroom. Numerous conclusions found in these works further support a range of
sophisticated tools that engage students in new forms of thinking, supportexperimentation and advocate for a growth mindset that encourages persistence and the seekingof challenges and learning, all of which represent valuable learning opportunities that align withthe learning outcomes aspired to by engineering schools [3].In this paper, we assessed the impact of integrating making activities into two engineering designcourses on one non-cognitive attribute — implicit theories —. The study presented in this paperfocuses on the integration of making activities into two collaborative project-based-learningengineering design courses that offer students an authentic learning environment where theywork with a real-time client to solve an engineering problem
sections [4, 5]. As a resultof the meeting, the part-time instructor decided to not teach the course and abruptly resigned. Thiscreated a significant disruption since the other instructor as asked to teach an overload and therewere many student complaints. The Department decided something had to be done to reduceproblems with increased number of sections and variability between instructors.The Solution:The Department introduced a half-day training for all part-time instructors. The training wasmandatary for all part-time and was focused on the known challenges facing part-time instructors.The format of the training was conversational, with the Chair and Assistant Chair sharing best-practices and common problems. Although some resistance to the
Mechanical Engineering at Florida Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on the impact of motivation on performance and persistence in mechanical engineering design courses under the guidance of Dr. Beshoy Morkos. She also serves as a graduate student advisor to senior design teams within the mechanical engineering department. Elisabeth is a member of ASME, ASEE, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society and Pi Tau Sigma International Mechanical Engineering Honor Society.Miss McKenzie Carol Clark, Florida Institute of TechnologyDr. Beshoy Morkos, Florida Institute of Technology Beshoy Morkos is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology where he
, encourage, and assiststudents in the development of their professional competencies and efforts to reach their goals.This approach to implementing the PFE course series helps faculty meet the following sixobjectives for the department’s undergraduate students:1. Improving career planning process by requiring active participation in industry, research and community organizations or experiential practical learning initiatives.2. Increasing engagement, retention, diversity, and potential for professional career success.3. Inspiring a greater interest in professional and social impact.4. Introducing engineering ethics and methods of evaluating risk and resolving conflicts.5. Increasing involvement in design-oriented projects during sophomore
draft),CNC machining (tool access), casting, etc. That said, like any manufacturing technology, thereare still design rules that, when followed, will impact part strength, durability, build time, etc.The best practices for 3D printing part design are learned by students as they build, assemble,modify, and repair the prosthetics. Most additive manufacturing technologies continue tostruggle with accuracy and repeatability but improvements continue to increase part quality. The3D printer used for our prosthetic work is shown in Figure 2. Figure 2. The Fusion3 F410 3D printer (www.fusion3design.com/f410-3d-printer/) and some prosthetic components printing in our lab3D printing is a great fit for affordable prosthetics. The
Paper ID #26018Human Rights as a Lens for Engineering Ethics?Dr. Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Environ- mental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE). She has served as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education in the CEAE Department, as well as the ABET assessment coordinator. Professor Bielefeldt was also the faculty director of the Sustainable By Design Residential Academic Program, a living- learning community where interdisciplinary students learn about and practice sustainability
Jeffrey Starke is a retired United States Army Colonel who served as an Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy. He currently serves as a Professor of Practice and is the Executive Director for the Masters’ Across Boundaries Graduate Engineering Program at Marquette University. COL(R) Starke specializes in environmental engineering with interests in drinking water, public health, and microbial- mediated processes to include renewable energy resources. COL(R) Starke has taught senior-level design courses in Physical and Chemical Processes, Biological Treatment Processes, and Solid and Hazardous Waste Technologies. COL(R) Starke is a registered Professional Engineer and is a member of the National
area of product development, topology optimization, additive manufacturing, sustainable design, and biomechanics.Awilma Paola Ventura Lugo, Western Michigan University Awilma Ventura is a graduate student in manufacturing engineering at Western Michigan University. She comes from the Dominican Republic and did her undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering at Utah State University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Virtual instrumentation for study of a fluid power systemIntroductionRecognizing the global demand for energy and its impact on the environment, practice of energyefficiency in all products and processes is essential for future sustainable industries
required for an undergraduate Civil Engineeringdegree. A control group was conducted during the fall 2018 semester and a treatment group iscurrently being assessed during the spring 2019 semester. This paper is a work in progress thatwill be completed by end of May 2019. This section outlines the extensive research design, andsubsequent sections of this paper compare the data acquired from the control and treatmentgroups for the first two content modules (Test 1 and Test 2 material).The course notes, the amount of material covered, the learning objectives/expectations, and theevaluation instruments are identical for both groups. The delivery style and access to additionalvideo resources and practice problems will differ for the treatment group for
. Pecen established solar electric boat R & D center at UNI where dozens of students were given opportunities to design solar powered boats. UNI solar electric boat team with Dr. Pecen’s supervision won two times a third place overall in World Championship on solar elec- tric boating, an international competition promoting clean transportation technologies in US waters. He was recognized as an Advisor of the Year Award nominee among 8 other UNI faculty members in 2010- 2011 academic year Leadership Award Ceremony. Dr. Pecen received a Milestone Award for outstanding mentoring of graduate students at UNI, and recognition from UNI Graduate College for acknowledging the milestone that has been achieved in successfully