fit with libraries, but I did love Data.Figuring out patterns, finding complex information, telling a story with numbers? I loved it. So Idid the Master of Information degree, and before I graduated I was hired at a huge company asthe “Manager of Strategy and Decision Making” which basically meant my job was to do themost random things I could have imagined. I loved this job. It was creative, everyone was smart,and it challenged me in the best possible ways.Then I got fired.In fairness to me, we all got fired, it wasn’t personal, but it felt personal. I couldn’t get a job inthe same field, so I went back to Waterloo. Then, much like so many people in their mid-20’s dowhen they don’t know what to do, I started a PhD. In yet another pivot, this
thingsengagement with computer-mediated content resources, interactions with peers and teachers, andknowledge representations in the form of student work” (p. 5) Cherner, et. al, (2023)’s study onuse of AI in public speaking courses notes that the immediacy of AI feedback for students isvaluable, but it should not be the sole piece of feedback students received on their presentation.In a study of AI feedback in public speaking, Isotalus, et. al, (2025) found an AI coach providedvaluable feedback but required a faculty member’s support in interpreting that feedback.Study DesignThree different 1st year seminar classrooms were used in this study. The seminars were fromdifferent majors, one of each in communications, computer science, and engineering. A
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? How do you feel today about the What are you hoping to learn from What was (or is) your high school decision-making process you used this course? GPA? in selecting your major? I am strongly considering pursuing What is your current academic How has ENGR 1000 impacted the following minor(s) to go along level? your choice of major? with my major of choice. Are you currently a full-time What do you think
how those experiences have impactedtheir career choice(s). We will continue to promote the program to all students while providingconnections to the female engineering student population.Because of the decline in ethnicity reporting, it is difficult to know how diverse the programtruly is when it comes to ethnicity. However, we continue to market and recruit teachers,schools, and districts in as many cities and neighborhoods as possible to continue servingstudents from all demographic groups and backgrounds.One consideration we have not addressed when distributing the course survey is socioeconomicstatus. While this can be a sensitive topic, it can provide valuable information when consideringhow to better serve our students and provide
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enhanced using the robot/plc/vision systems of this course13. Use of AI capabilities of newer vision system (3805’s)14. …. 9 Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright©2025, American Society for Engineering EducationAppendix II – Previous Electrical Engineering CourseCourse Number & Name EECS 4220/5220 – Programmable Logic ControllersCredits & Contact hours 3 Credits – 8:00-9:20 M, W - Palmer 2400, Labs – NE 2350/ NE 2390Coordinator William T Evans, PhD,PETextbook Hybrid Text, Hybrid Lab Text, youtube videosCourse
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voltmeter (multimeter set to measure voltage) across the supply and measure the source voltage.4. Apply an ammeter (multimeter set to measure amps) in series in the circuit.5. Turn ON the power supply and adjust it so that the output is 12V as measured on the Voltmeter. This is the source voltage Vs.6. Measure the source current using the Ammeter and enter the current value on the Data Sheet (I s for I source) Also measure the current through the 470,1000- and 1500-Ohm resistors and place the values in the table below.7. Remove the Voltmeter from the power supply and measure voltages across each of the resistors in the circuit. Enter the voltage values for each resistor on the Data Sheet.8. Now turn OFF the power
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of educationalpartnerships that can inspire future efforts to enhance STEM learning and build well-educated,creative, and resilient communities. These programs create a stronger community of futureinnovators!AcknowledgmentThis educational program is based upon work partially supported by funding from the Ohio CodeScholars and gift funding to THE Ohio State University from the Two Sigma Faculty ResearchAward.References[1] B. Fralick, J. Kearn and S. Thompson, “How middle schoolers draw engineers and scientists,” J. Sci. Educ. Technol. 18, 60- 73, 2009.[2] M. Liu, F.K. Chiang, “Middle school students’ perceptions of engineers: a case study of Beijing students,” Int J Technol Des Educ 30, 479–506, 2020.[3] J. Rodrigues
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. Additionally, studentsare presented with a wealth of opportunities in the form of the range of roles an individual cantake and the variation in compensation levels. Students are also exposed to a barrage ofinformation about ideal timings for an engineer to switch jobs to remain productive, relevant, andcompensated fairly. Thus, by developing self-directed and accessible career reflection skills andtools, we hope to enable our students to not only apply their technical skills and competenciesbut also to demonstrate agility and embrace change to pursue the career(s) they desire.References1. B. K. Jesiek and L.H. Jamieson, “The Expansive (dis) Integration of Electrical Engineering Education,” IEEE Access, vol. 5, pp. 4561-4573, 2017.2. E. Lindsay, R
experiences.Inspired by a comparable business program, the PFE series was developed to address the pro-fessional formation of students, initially grounded in the National Association of Colleges andEmployers (NACE)’s Career Readiness Competencies. The program was introduced as techni-cal electives with small class sizes and led by a professor of practice. Within the PFE courses,students formulate action plans to enhance their professional networks and achieve specificcareer objectives.This paper presents a data-driven analysis of the Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE)program. Using data collected over time, students’ action plans with a focus on ambitionlevels, completion rates, and their correlation with career-related outcomes such as
students'conceptual understanding before and after engaging with the simulations, while task-basedexercises will evaluate their ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a simulated environment.Additionally, student feedback will help identify areas where they faced challenges and highlightopportunities for improvement.References1. Yasa, Oncay, Yasunori Toshimitsu, Mike Y. Michelis, Lewis S. Jones, Miriam Filippi, Thomas Buchner, and Robert K. Katzschmann. "An overview of soft robotics." Annual Review of Control, Robotics, and Autonomous Systems 6, no. 1 (2023): 1-29.2. Walker, James, Thomas Zidek, Cory Harbel, Sanghyun Yoon, F. Sterling Strickland, Srinivas Kumar, and Minchul Shin. "Soft robotics: A review of recent developments of pneumatic soft
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. Both of these frameworks encourageus to rethink our roles in education and the impact we can have on fostering a more supportiveand inclusive engineering community.Weekly Challenge: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt meYou may recognize this old adage, first recorded in the 1800’s, and possibly even used it as achild as a defense against name-calling and verbal bullying. While there are days I wish this wastrue, this adage doesn’t acknowledge the very real power of words. The past few weeks, I'vebeen thinking a lot about the verbal messages we send in academia – both the intentional andunintentional ones - and reflected on some of the messages that I received as a student that havestuck with me to this day.I