inthe College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science (EMS). UW-Platteville is a medium-sized,primarily undergraduate, public institution with a total undergraduate enrollment ofapproximately 8,000. Many of the university’s STEM degree programs, including sevenengineering programs, computer science, and chemistry, are housed within the College ofEngineering, Mathematics and Science (EMS), which has an enrollment of approximately 2,700students. In 2013, the team obtained a National Science Foundation STEP grant (#1161180College of EMS Recruitment and Retention Program). The primary purpose of the grant is toincrease undergraduate student engagement and to plan, market, and advance programs thatsupport recruitment and retention efforts in STEM
Afghanistan. During his work, he worked very closely with the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and Kabul based universities. He was a visiting scholar at Virginia Polytechnic, Institute and Sate University in the USA in 1991 – 1992. ———————————————- Dr Judith Watson has been a senior research fellow at the Univer- sity of Brighton in England since 2001, where she conducts research in education studies, particularly the geography of education and training. She has conducted numerous projects for governmental and NGO bodies in the UK on educational eval- uation and planning. She currently runs the only course in the geography of education currently offered in a UK university at undergraduate level, and is preparing a
describes progress on the expansion of the Network during 2015 and plans forcontinued expansion in 2016. Support for this work comes from a grant by the National ScienceFoundation.5 In addition, our efforts continue to be influenced by our participation in the NSF I-Corps workshop.6 This paper begins with a discussion of how the NSF I-Corps continues to influence theEngineering Ambassadors Network. Next, we discuss the onsite and online training forEngineering Ambassadors. After that, the paper describes efforts in 2015 to assess the effect ofthe Engineering Ambassadors Network, especially the effects of the training and outreach on theAmbassadors themselves. Finally, this paper provides a summary of what occurred in 2015 andwhat we plan for
Admission Compact The GMU-NOVA Dual Admission Compact for Mechanical Engineering is designed tooutline a pathway from a successful completion of the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree inEngineering to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering. Dualadmission status consists of non-degree status at GMU for students who are full-time degreeseeking students at NOVA. Access into the Compact is established using the followingeligibility requirements: 1. Plan to earn an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from NOVA Community College 2. Plan to pursue the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in GMU School of Engineering within one year of completing the A.S. degree 3. Have earned 18 or fewer transferable college credits
textbooks and discussing with classmates or friends during self-study for theircomprehensive examinations. There are minor variations in this pattern between the freshman (first year) andother students. The major contribution of the paper is to analyze students’ use of resources for their self-study for the comprehensive examinations so that teachers can plan their teaching and administrators andlibrarians can plan their resources. The next section outlines the research design that includes analysis andinterpretation of the collected data and concluding remarks.Research DesignOur study analyzed resources that undergraduate engineering students use while doing regular study forcomprehensive examinations. We have outlined the overall research design
activity stations were successfully included in the Marchworkshop, and the teachers’ self-reported learning CS and engineering content as well as gainingconfidence in CS use. Over half (n=6) of the 11 participants planned to incorporate the NetLogosimulations, and almost as many (n=5) identified the Robot Turtles board game and the What iscoding? post-it activity as new ideas that they planned to use with their K-12 students. Thoseparticipants who offered explanations mentioned that these activities helped make lessons “moremeaningful” for students by connecting ideas with games, engaging students “to visually see andexperience” coding, helping them understand “how a computer works,” and “how and why wewould use code.” Other individuals mentioned
limits resulted in the removal of five credits from the manufacturing plan of study andseven credits from the mechanical plan. Ensuring that graduates continue to be well prepared forengineering technology careers within the constraints of reduced curricula requires betterlearning and more effective corresponding instruction. Lower than desired manufacturing andmechanical engineering technology retention rates juxtaposed against national calls forincreasing the number of engineers and other STEM professionals also point to a need forinstructional change.4. For these reasons, effective educational innovation must happen inengineering technology education. The strategic question of how to connect innovation inteaching with the creation of learning
steps which begin with the identification of the problem,followed by postulating and evaluating possible solutions. Engineering is Elementary3 expressesthese steps as Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve, Figure 1.Figure 1. Engineering Design Process Figure 2. Text of the first Design Challenge.Within the context of the collaborative work of university education and engineering faculty anda local school district on an ongoing grant focused on improving teacher preparation forapplication of common Core standards and Next Generation Science standards, a liberal studiescourse was designed to introduce undergraduate students interested in entering the teachingprofession with engineering design experience. While courses for non-engineering
week class is a week-long research based course designed to enhance the students’ learning experience inbusiness research methodology. It is offered in early August on campus as a part of thesecond year MID curriculum. In this course, students learn how to perform a literaturereview, prepare problem statement, design an unbiased data collection plan, and identifyan appropriate analysis methodology. While the focus of the course is primarily on theapplied research problems facing the distribution industry, students are allowed to choosetheir own research problem depending upon their interest and organizational background.The course is divided into two phases. Phase I represents (pre-residency week) activitiesin which students prepare a pre
Survey Question All Business Engineer Extrinsic Chances for promotion are good 4.33 4.35 4.20* Intrinsic See results of what you do 4.31 4.31 4.31 Intrinsic Learn new things, skills 4.25 4.23 4.32 Long Term Good health care, benefits 4.24 4.27 4.03** Long Term Predictable, secure future 4.17 4.21 3.87** Long Term Good retirement plan (e.g., 401K) 4.09 4.13 3.85** Extrinsic Chance to earn good deal of money 4.07 4.10 3.87** Supervision Supervisor supports personal commitments
. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Mentored, Unpaid Design Team Internship ExperienceAbstractAn international team of 7 undergraduate interns working pro bono during the summer madesignificant advances in several areas of Space Solar Power. Distinct from a capstone designeffort, this study group revived the practice common in the 1970s and 1980s of consideringbroad topics of high relevance to public citizens and elected decision-makers. Significantobstacles to success included lack of research experience, lack of motivating paycheck, and ahighly-complex system under study. Each student was assigned a mentor from the aerospaceindustry or academia to guide the creation of a research plan, and to periodically
experiments that illustrate principles in fluidic,thermal, and chemical systems. Students engage in two eight-hour laboratory work days eachweek. The course is designed to deliver experiential learning; students generate an experimentaldesign to achieve broad-based objectives, and perform extended experimental work with longlaboratory times. The active phase of learning that is naturally present in laboratory work isenhanced by providing latitude to the students in their experimental plans, and by allowing themto reflect on their lab experiences when repeating an early experiment at the end of the Session.KeywordsExperiential learning, unit operations laboratory.1. IntroductionThe curricula of most Chemical Engineering departments in the United
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of the curriculardisconnect with first-year students who often did not see any engineering faculty for most oftheir first two years of study” (p. 103). Efforts to re-envision engineering programs and integratecore principles of engineering and design more consistently throughout students’ undergraduatecareers aim to improve and make engineering education more effective overall, but may notalways succeed. Often such efforts are highly demanding in terms of logistical planning,institutional support, and instructor commitment, as Hirsch et al.13 recognized. Combiningresources across colleges or schools provides great opportunities for interdisciplinary, cross-college instruction, but also comes with complexities and potential costs
Paper ID #14447International Collaboration on a Professional Development CourseDr. Glen F Koorey, ViaStrada Ltd. Glen recently rejoined consultancy with ViaStrada Ltd, after 12 years as a Senior Lecturer in Transporta- tion in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury. Prior to joining Canterbury in 2004, he worked for 10 years as a transportation engineer and traffic researcher for Opus International Consultants. Glen’s wide-ranging experience includes considerable research and consulting work on road safety modelling, pedestrian/cycle planning & design, speed
2013. Thegraduate student was selected by the CTT faculty leadership and was a top performing studentwho recently experienced the undergraduate civil engineering curriculum under study. The civilengineering department head invited pre-selected faculty members to participate on theCurriculum Transformation Team (CTT). Some faculty declined the invitation, citingcommitments to other priorities. Thirteen faculty (including the head advisor), three graduatestudents, one undergraduate student, and one educational developer formed the CTT whichconvened in November 2013 for bi-weekly meetings. The CTT leader had an additional timecommitment for planning and follow-up purposes which included meetings on opposite weeks ofthe CTT meetings.Step 2) Gather
competitions. In recent years, competitions have found favor among schools anduniversities especially because competitions provide hands-on experience. Engineeringcompetitions provide students with the opportunities to participate in authentic tasks, tobecome engaged in planning and design, to solve complex problems, and to work with teams(Carberry, Lee, & Swan, 2013). In a previous study, Kusano and Johri (2014) found thatengineering competitions supported the development of student autonomy, and thedeveloping autonomy provided students a sense of empowerment over their own learningtrajectories. The Kusano and Johri (2014) findings support examination of the broader scopeof professional responsibilities and the acquisition of professional skills
Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering (CBEE) at Oregon StateUniversity (OSU). While we currently provide students many innovative learning opportunities,we are concerned that the extent to which these efforts are marginalized and isolated may deterfrom their influence. To address this issue, we plan to create a holistic, inclusive, professionally-based learning environment woven through both curricular requirements and co-curricularopportunities for students. We specifically target social inequality by seeking to createengineering educational systems and interpersonal interactions that are professionally andpersonally life-affirming for all people across their differences. We seek to catalyze changethrough construction of a culture
) Develop a plan of action, along with identifying potential consequences (“Plan” phase) (5) Implement the plan (“Implement” or Prototype phase) (6) Verify that the solution is working, with no unintended adverse consequences, and update as needed (“Improve” phase which may link back to the Ask, Imagine, or Plan phases) (7) Document solution to inform/train users [suggest adding a “Tell” phase for sharing results following self- or group-reflection]Additionally, the methodology for analyzing thinking proposed by Paul and Elder29 is used atthe foundational level of the capstone course, specifically with regard to the students’ finalproduct report and presentation guidelines. These eight “Elements of Thought” are
down selected teams integrate into the selected team orteams. As a consequence the teams get larger which requires that student team leadershipdevelop good task planning and management skills. A fall-out of the approach is to simplifyclass administration and grading. Second semester lectures focus on more advanced design andanalysis topics required to support over twenty (20) technically rigorous milestone reviews.Student teams are responsible for task planning required to prepare for and satisfy milestonereview entry criteria. The instructional staff role is to evaluate whether entry criteria arecompliant and exit criteria satisfied (a minimum grade of 7 for every criterion on a 0-10 ratingscale).Our 2nd semester A&D development model
the end of their freshman yearon the various aspects of the program and strongly agreed overall that the program made themmore confident in their abilities (3.80/4.00) and that participation improved their freshman yearperformance (3.60/4.00). The aspect of the program ranked highest by students (3.82/4.00) waspeer mentoring, which was provided through an established university program. Trained peermentors provided social support as well as resume and research plan development support. Alsohighly rated programs by the students were community engagement (3.57/4.00), and a variety ofresearch skills workshops and seminars (3.43/4.00). Research skills seminars included: technicalwriting, public speaking, and poster making, and seminars included
reference.The records and deliverables associated with the progress of the project collected through ashared Google drive as well as personal observation during the competition period were used ascomplementary sources for the current analysis and discussion. Figure 3. Sample of the survey used to assess the learning experience of students in the SD competitionResults and DiscussionThe results of the surveys are presented according to the three phases considered in the analysis:beginning (the design and planning phase of the project), middle (development phase of theproject), and end (final phase of the project and contest week). The survey response rates were 5students, 27 students, and 22 students for the
electrical engineering. In addition, eachfaculty member had some limited amount of experience overseas. The consulting engineer hadextensive experience with EWB teams and in developing engineering solutions worldwide.The concept of “Do No Harm” was woven throughout the course by exposing students tointernational case studies. One class per week was dedicated to considering success ofhumanitarian engineering projects and the unfortunate frequency of failed – though well-intended – projects. Assignments forced the students to reflect upon positives and negatives andincorporate the best in their plans. Additionally, the students were challenged to develop a designand prototype to transport water from a creek on campus considering appropriateness
company. Rosales is also working with the Colorado State University Depart- ment of Electrical and Computer Engineering on integrating professional skills development into the engineering curriculum.Ms. Andrea M. Leland, Colorado State University With nearly twenty years combined experience in higher education and private industry, Andrea Leland has distinguished herself as a dynamic communicator and tireless ambassador of engineering education and research. For the past twelve years she has worked in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University to advance its mission through well-planned communication strategies and relationship building. Leland has played an integral role in
group presented in December 2009 its strategic plan for the future of the electric system. In 2010 the group convened a National Dialogue on Energy, expanding its membership to include other community groups, and professional organizations. During 2011 the group spearheaded a public education effort regarding a new way to elect the two consumer representatives for the Governing Board of the electric utility. PREPA is a state-owned public power company, and although the Governor selected 7 of the 9-member Governing Board, PREPA operated autonomously from the state government. The remaining two members of the Board were representatives elected by the consumers. The Roundtable got two of its members included in the final ballot for the elections
are followed by a debrief toprovide constructive feedback for improving teaching effectiveness. TAs are required toconduct two surveys during first semester in which they are appointed. The Early SemesterSurvey (ESS) enables students to provide critical early feedback so that TAs can makeadjustments to their teaching practices. At the end of the semester, the TA version of theuniversity’s Course Instructor Survey (CIS) is conducted. This paper presents an overview of theprogram with a focus on the certification curriculum, data analyses of the effectiveness of the TACertification Program, along with lessons learned and plans for further development of theprogram.Program Motivation and ObjectivesThe development of the Engineering TA
consulting services across diversified industries. Her extensive experience in business development, strategic planning, marketing, operations, and leadership have left a lasting impact on overall business performance from start-up to turn-around situations. Ms. Pyle is recognized for her unusual ability to quickly create clarity around key issues to ensure that strategic plans are developed, executed and monitored for success. This clarity of vision is informed by her highly diverse career, starting as an exploration/development petroleum geologist, including a brief stint in education when she lived in Venezuela, and to the present day when her clients have ranged from a heavy equipment manufacturer to a discount
program in fall 2012.Following the success of the BSME program, WSU used a similar model to add an electricalengineering (BSEE) program on the EvCC campus in fall 2014 and plans to start a softwareengineering (BSSE) program in fall 2016. Close collaborations have been built to leverage theknowledge, skills, and facilities of both institutions to provide a rich student experience withoften limited resources. Community college students can enroll in some of the same classes asjunior level WSU students before making the transfer, thus gaining exposure to the upperdivision experience before committing to the WSU program and providing opportunities forsocial mixing of sophomore and junior level students not typically available to communitycollege
need communicate?Unit 2: Plan Drafting, search of information and Critical Reading• Drafting Plan: The Diagram• Search for information: what where to search, how do I know that it is relevant? Citetex, Databases DatosIndexadas: SCOPUS, Science Direct, EBSCO, IEEEXplore, publications of IEEE/ACM• Critical Reading: that is relevant when Leo, what information i is useful.Unit 3: Drafting• Parts of the Article• Drafting Rules: paragraphs, sentences, punctuation, musicality.• Use of graphics, tables and figures.• References and citations: IEEE and ACM Style• Abstract, Introduction, Related Jobs and ConclusionsUnit 4. Oral Expression• Mental Schema• Management of auditorium: visual contact, displacement,• Knowing how to listen
. This diversity results in a datasetthat currently comprises twenty-five years of data that includes 1,014,887 unique undergraduate,degree-seeking students. Of those students 210,725 were ever enrolled in engineering. While theoriginal database contains only eleven institutions, the plan for MIDFIELD has always been toexpand the database to include all public institutions in the United States that offer undergraduateprograms in engineering. An award by the National Science Foundation (#1545667,$4,010,978.00, 03/01/16 to 02/28/2021) will support increasing the number of partnerinstitutions to 103. Students in the expanded MIDFIELD will comprise over half of theundergraduate engineering degrees awarded at U. S. public institutions and