space. with their laptop computers to write lab reports and papers. Figure 6. Collaboration A portion of the room is utilized as student project space. Students in area whiteboarding space. the courses that require access to hardware are assigned resources in the data center laboratory, as well as a set of commodity desktopcomputer systems for their use to complete class projects and research projects. Each studentstation consists of a cart (on wheels), a small gigabit Ethernet switch, monitor, keyboard, mouse,and four Dell Optiplex 260 computers. These project stations are on wheels, and students canwheel them out
and professional development opportunities • Emphasizing intern/mentor relationshipsMentors assigned to the projects supervise students as needed and monitor progress whichincludes a mid-term project review. During the internship, the students interact with studentsfrom other schools and are exposed to a number of design tools that significantly enhances theirhands-on education. In particular, participating students have undergone training in the use ofvarious industry-based software including one or more of the following: Advanced Surface ShipEvaluation Tool (ASSET), Ship Motion Program (SMP), Seaway Evaluation Program (SEP),Rhinoceros 3D Modeling Program, Bryce 3D Animation Program. Further, the students arerequired to write a technical
Outcome 4 (k)] 4. Design and conduct experiments to collect, analyze, and interpret data with modern 4 engineering tools and techniques. [ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes (b) and (k)] 5. Communicate solutions clearly, both orally and in writing. [ABET Criterion 3 4 Outcome (g)] 6. Work effectively in diverse teams. [ABET Criterion 3 Outcome (d)] 3 7. Apply professional and ethical considerations to engineering problems. [ABET
Systems, E-Systems, Raytheon Systems and Stephen Meyers & Associates. He is a member of ASEE, Institute of Industrial Engineers and senior member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.Sukwon Kim, Texas A&M University, Commerce Sukwon Kim is an assistant professor of Industrial Engineering in the department of Industrial Engineering and Technology at Texas A&M University-Commerce. He has taught various courses in Industrial Engineering program and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in Ergonomics and Biomechanics Journals. He is a subject matter expert in Human Factors and Ergonomics. He is a member of the HFES, ISOES, and IIE.Bob Wilkins, Texas A&M
the program'scumulative evaluation. To this end, they assess the technical quality of the research outcomesand the quality of the program as a whole by interviewing participants and gauging various otheraspects of the experience.The rest of the paper describes the various components and outcomes of our Program over theyears 2007 and 2008. In particular, since REU sites that are being run collaboratively among 2 ormore host universities are a rare phenomenon (at the time of writing the authors are aware of twomore collaborative REU Sites funded by NSF’s Directorate for Computer and InformationScience and Engineering) we hope that by sharing our experiences and promising strategies todate, we will encourage and aid prospective REU Site
enrolled students were considered at risk, with a 6% drop-out rate. Less than 50%of seniors take the SAT Reasoning Test. Of those taking the SAT, the Math Average is 441, theVerbal Average is 409, and the Writing Average is 401, as compared to the state averages of 515in Math, 502 in Reading, and 494 in Writing [13]. Overview of DREAM MenteesThe DREAM program recruits mentees in several ways at AHS. Teachers are asked torecommend students, and mentees from previous semesters are asked to invite their friends. Theprogram strives to mix high achieving students with those who are struggling, in an attempt toraise the success of both groups. No willing participant at AHS is turned away, unless theydisplay a lack of commitment over several weeks
one’s ability to relate new concepts and ideasto existing personal knowledge, and Cooperative Learning fosters this kind of interaction.Cooperative Learning’s broader impacts include: (1) Students develop collaboration skills thatthey can use for a lifetime. (2) There is a reduction in tutoring expenses since students beginrelying on each other for learning assistance. (3) Students experiencing academic difficulties areidentified earlier, so their peers can help them promptly.Supplemental Mentoring Opportunities for WomenAll women students had access to Peer Mentoring: University of Cincinnati’s College ofEngineering student government group organizes a “Big Brother/Big Sister” program thatmatches incoming freshmen with upperclassmen, ideally
ManufacturingEducation Conference, scheduled for June 2009 in Austin, Texas. At the time of writing Page 14.1036.15of this paper in September 2008, the recommendations from the SME team include thefollowing as the key components of the manufacturing degree programs:a. Technological Competencies - Product Realization Process- Engineering Materials- Engineering Mechanics and Design- Manufacturing Processes- Manufacturing Systems Design, Analysis, and Control- Control of Machines- Quality Systems- Computer Systems- Electrical Circuits and Electronicsb. Professional Competencies- Communication- Global Multiculturalism- Teamwork- Ethics- Creativity and Innovation- Enterprise
simply writing on boards orlecturing to include visual opportunities for their students to learn.Teachers have successfully brought in pictures, videos and demonstrations to improve studentlearning. A three year study from 2000 to 2002 was conducted in the Mechanics of Materialscourse in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at West Point. In the first year,very few physical models and demonstrations were used in the classroom. In the two subsequentyears, several props and demonstrations were added to the course. Despite virtually no change incourse content, the instructors saw a significant improvement in their course end feedback thefinal two years. Students noted the instructors’ use of effective teaching techniques, their
would ideally lead to good grades (positive feedback) which in turn leads to increased motivation and ultimately more learning.5. At a local scale, complex systems are in a constant state of flux Within complex systems, the local relationships among agents are constantly changing and agents themselves are changing their roles or moving into or out of the system in short periods of time. In other words, there is considerable, varied activity at a local scale. Within engineering education there is much happening at a local scale within a single day or even an hour. There are students in class listening to lectures, working on homework, conducting research on a topic for a project, working in the computer lab, writing papers
understanding of how DET affects society. 4.53 1.28 My motivation for teaching science is to help students develop an understanding of the technical world. 4.50 1.10 I would like to be able to teach my students to understand the process of communicating technical information. 4.47 0.94 My motivation for teaching science is to prepare young people for the world of work. 4.44 1.15 I am interested in learning more about DET through college courses. 4.12 1.69 I am interested in learning more about DET through peer training
Preliminary programming of a new analysis tool o Preliminary implementation of a new process/tool • Compose a report of project progress and develop a proposal for further implementation Design of principal design solution documentation • Present project progress and proposal to peers • Write reflective learning essayThrough the implementation of this projects, the students were able to gain first-hand experiencein dealing with real (not speculative) customers, defining project objectives and constraints,generating design alternatives, and performing a systematic selection to identify the designalternative which best fit the community partner’s needs
Page 14.629.3contain language that suggests that Energy should address the findings of the GAO report andconduct two Title IX reviews annually, but it neither mandates nor funds such reviews. And noother agency, institute or department received either direct or indirect orders to conduct Title IXreviews, nor the funding to enable the reviews. Nevertheless, all federal funding agencies arerequired by the plain language of the statute to do whatever is necessary to enforce the law.5Reports ReviewedThis paper focuses on the results of Title IX reviews completed by the end of 2008. The authorsubmitted Freedom of Information Act requests to NASA, Energy and NSF for copies of therelevant reports.As of this writing in early 2009, NASA has completed
PresentationsBasic robotics education available online is very lacking. WikiBooks is an online community forcreating a free library of textbooks that anyone can edit.A Robotics WikiBook (http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Robotics) has been started, but work on itseems to have stalled; several basic sections are still unwritten. Each student picked oneunwritten section and wrote a comprehensive study on the topic. Each student joined a group of3-4 other students to form a peer editing group. Students also presented their topic to the classand then submitted their work to the instructors after revisions. Students were expected to followWikiBooks' policies while contributing their work to the WikiBook.This project generated over 20 new pages on the Robotics
, cooperative learning, andrecruitment of under-represented groups in engineering; it also leads to better retention ofstudents, and citizenship (3), as well as helping meet the well-known ABET criteria (a)-(k) (4).Astin et al. (5) found with longitudinal data of 22,000 students that S-L had significant positive Page 14.1055.2effects on 11 outcome measures: academic performance (GPA, writing skills, critical thinkingskills), values (commitment to activism and to promoting racial understanding), self-efficacy,leadership (leadership activities, self-rated leadership ability, interpersonal skills), choice of aservice career, and plans to participate in
school student such as doing chores around the house and yard,cutting into study time.The reality that things are different for a freshman engineering student may first occur for thosein an Honors College. Honors Students may be enrolled in a “Human Events” class and assigned300-500 page books to be read and discussed in rapid order. This interesting, but timeconsuming, exercise soon competes with keeping up in Calculus, Chemistry, or maybe Physics.An English class may also require a lot of reading and writing time. In comparing theiracademic load with other majors in Honors, the student soon learns that there is a disparity. Tolearn the material in their classes takes much more time than most other majors. The courses are
; ≠ Provision of a rich variety of experiences with peers and adults; ≠ Space and time for talking, food and fun; ≠ Field trips; ≠ Allow students some choice of activities; ≠ Flexibility with respect to enrollment and attendance; and ≠ Effective outreach to families about the program. To reach out to the families of potential participants in our bioengineering club, parents wereprovided with information about the new program, including specific details regarding thebioengineering topics we planned to introduce. In addition, the middle school teacher devotedsome time during class to discussion of the club with her students, with particular emphasisplaced on the fun, hands-on nature of the planned activities, as
, thefirst What Do You Want To Be? Explore Space Sciences includes 12 biographies ofcontemporary women scientist describing what she does, how she got there, and why she enjoysit. The next two books will focus on Earth Science and Health Sciences. The Sally Ride ScienceFestivals20 held in different locations, bring together more than 1,000 middle school girls, parentsand teachers.Education Unlimited21 offers a variety of summer programs for students in grades 4-12. TheirA+ Summer Programs22 held at Stanford University builds proficiency in logic, critical thinkingand writing skills, dividing students into two sessions: a 12 day camp for 11th and 12th graders23,and a 9 day camp for 9th and 10th graders24, which focus on critical thinking skills in
Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received his BS degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and his MS and PhD degrees from Purdue University and is a registered professional engineering in Wisconsin. He has published over 200 technical papers in the areas of contractor failure, prequalification, surety bonds, constructability, automation, maintainability, warranties, quality control/quality assurance, and engineering education. He has published two books—Constructor Prequalification (1996) and Surety Bonds for Construction Contracts (2000. His research has been recognized by his peers through his selection for over