bachelor of science in Construction Engineering from American University in Cairo. Dr. ElZomor moved to FIU from State University of New York, where he was an Assistant Professor at the college of Environmental Science and Forestry. Mohamed’s work focuses on Sustainability of the Built Environment, Engineering Education, Construc- tion Engineering, Energy Efficiency Measures and Modeling, Project Management, and Infrastructure Resilience. Dr. ElZomor has extensive professional project management experience as well as a diverse cross-disciplinary academic knowledge. Mohamed, distinct expertise supports fostering interdisciplinary research in addition to embracing innovative pedagogical approaches in STEM education. Dr
undergraduate engineeringcoursework, and have proven valuable in enhancing student learning, engagement and retention.We report on initial design and implementation of novel problem-based content for a first yearengineering science course. The assignments and exercises involve real world challenges in (a)improving life in a large refugee camp in the Middle East and (b) designing ways to monitorcoastal changes driven by climate change, the two exercises being linked through use of aninexpensive Arduino-based device with integrated sensors for projects easily adaptable to remotelearning needs (as required by COVID 19 restrictions). These activities are designed to meetcourse learning objectives in engineering problem solving and value sensitive design
engineering (AE/ME) disciplines. The duced students to in-depth troubleshooting techniques. Exitthree variations of laboratories included older "cookbook- surveys showed a significant increase in positive studentstyle" labs based on manual wiring (control group), newer- perceptions of the lab and its applicability to their ma-style laboratories with a heavy emphasis on VHDL and jor/upper-level courses. Research has shown that computer-virtual wiring techniques using industry standard tools, and based tools stimulate students toward exploring topics ona hybrid section that balanced concepts from the two labora- their own and completing more advanced projects, thattories. We compared student performance on seven ques
instruc- and graduate students. Of this total, female students make uption support, and a team project. The personal/ profes- 30% (Office of Institutional Research) of the student enroll-sional development occurs through networking opportu- ment at the undergraduate level and graduate level.nities and college-readiness workshops. The cross-cul- The annual research expenditures for the COE exceedstural development occurs through early establishment of 11.8 million dollars. As such, the COE is home to distin-community and accountability with peer mentors. Activ- guished research centers including the National Scienceities are held throughout the academic year to continue Foundation's
-scale interdisciplinary research projects focused on engineering and other STEM disciplines which have been sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Rodriguez has also worked with the project Engaging Latino Students for Transfer and College Comple- tion a national initiative focused on helping institutions strengthen Latina/o student engagement, transfer, and college completion. She has also served as a New Mathways Project Mentorship Program Coach for the Charles A. Dana Center, supporting college implementation of multiple mathematics pathways, accel- eration to complete college level math courses quickly, and intentional use of strategies. Dr. Rodriguez has presented at conferences at the national
University Susannah C. Davis is a postdoctoral research associate in the School of Chemical, Biological and Envi- ronmental Engineering at Oregon State University. She received her Ph.D. and M.Ed. from the University of Washington, and her B.A. from Smith College. She is currently working on the NSF-funded REvolu- tionizing engineering and computer science Departments (RED) project at OSU. Her research focuses on organizational learning and change, particularly in higher education; learning in the workplace; curricular and pedagogical development; and the preparation of professionals for social justice goals. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Engineering Students
pedagogical and organizational model treats the undergraduate degreeas a complex system, giving consideration to the interconnectivity and integration of fundamentalconcepts across the program. This holistic approach emphasizes knowledge integration and weaveskey threads (creativity, foundations, and professionalism) throughout the curriculum, stitching to-gether and reinforcing relevant themes from the freshman to senior years.With the goal of showing students why math is critical to becoming a successful engineer, thispaper focuses on the foundations thread of the RED project. Even though the foundations threadencompasses topics in both math and science, this paper shines a light on mathematics and the roleit plays in retention. The paper
pedagogy be used to increase self-efficacy, motivation, learning andretention in an introductory programming class? This redesign is being implemented in three phases. Thefirst phase, which has been completed, emphasized the development of course outcomes and theimplementation of active learning activities in lectures. The second phase, which is still ongoing, isemphasizing the implementation of supplemental online resources, a non-traditional digital textbookformat, and the addition of a project to the course to give students more autonomy over their learning. Thefinal phase, which has yet to come, will be a trial division of the class into two courses, one for studentswith prior programming experience, and one for students who are new to
Paper ID #18609Work in Progress: Increasing Interest in STEM and Improving Retention forAt-Risk Students - A Two-Year StudyDr. Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield Melissa Danforth is an Associate Professor and the Chair of the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at CSUB. Dr. Danforth is the PI for a NSF Federal Cyber Service grant (NSF-DUE1241636) to create models for information assurance education and outreach. Dr. Danforth is the Project Director for a U.S. Department of Education grant (P031S100081) to create engineering pathways for students in the CSUB service
on molecular cooperativity in drug targeting, bio-sensing, and cell sig- naling. Current projects align along three main themes: local drug delivery, endothelial dysfunction in diabetes, and cooperative DNA diagnostics. Recent awards include the Jeanette Wilkins Award for the best basic science paper at the Musculoskeletal Infection Society. Dr. Caplan teaches several classes including Biotransport Phenomena, Biomedical Product Design and Development II (alpha prototyping of a blood glucose meter), and co-teaches Biomedical Capstone De- sign. Dr. Caplan also conducts educational research to assess the effectiveness of interactive learning strategies in large classes (˜150 students).Miss Courtney Michelle DuBoisMs
Integrated Circuits Conference, International Symposium on Low Power Electronics Design, and International Symposium on Quality Electronics Design.Dr. Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University Prof. Jiang graduated from the University of Connecticut in with a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering. Before joining San Francisco State University as an assistant professor, he worked for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) LLP. As a licensed professional engineer in the states of Connecticut and California, Dr. Jiang has been involved in the design of a variety of low-rise and high-rise projects. His current research interests mainly focus on Smart Structures Technology, Structural Control and Health Monitoring and
research projects. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Liberal arts writing and physics lab report writing in the context of kinematics thinking Sunil Dehipawala, Vazgen Shekoyan, George Tremberger, Rex Taibu, David Lieberman, and Tak Cheung CUNY Queensborough Community College Physics DepartmentAbstractLiberal arts writing are by definition sequential in that its appearance is manifested as successiveparagraphs, while physics kinematics thinking involving the five variables of time, distance,initial velocity, final velocity and acceleration may be expressed in non- sequential diagrams thatreflect spatial thinking
the University of Colorado Denver and Anschutz MedicalCampus that draws together faculty, staff and students from across the two campuses, as well asentrepreneurs and leaders from industry, government, education and the community to addressproblems of importance to human society. The primary purpose of Inworks is to createinnovative solutions to some of the world’s most challenging problems while, in the process,creating lifelong innovators. We do this by scaffolding collaborative innovation and providingextensive facilities for rapid prototyping. Through hands-on, human-centered, team-based projects, students at Inworks learn to thinkcritically, creatively, integratively and transformatively; to develop solutions when the
engineer.IntroductionEmployee training supports the knowledge base of an individual or a collective agency andensures that staff are equipped with the information needed to complete a project or activity. Asupdates in technology, standards, and policy drive changes in engineering practice, it becomesvital that employees have access to timely and meaningful training opportunities. This training,which categorically falls under the broad umbrella of workforce development or continuingeducation, includes topics that range from discipline-specific content to those focusing onorganizational dynamics, and can be presented in a wide variety of formats such as in-personpresentations, hardcopy materials for self-study, or as online short courses and seminars. Thesetraining
U.S., with50% receiving formal accommodations for their ADHD at their home university. The distributionof majors was as follows: Electrical Engineering = 3, Mechanical Engineering = 2, ComputerScience Engineering = 3, Chemical Engineering = 1, and Engineering Physics = 1. Twoparticipants indicated a dual major: one with philosophy and one with mathematics.The program combined a ten-week traditional summer REU research experience with closementorship, specially designed seminars, workshops, and roundtable discussions to address thestrengths and needs of participants. The specific objectives of this REU Site were to: • Provide an in-depth undergraduate research experience in a project related to cyber or physical infrastructure security
laboratory, hands-on project, use of software or simulation Question 2 Self-directed learning is as effective as in-class or on-job training (internships/co-op) Question 3 I consider myself as a technology-forward person Question 4 I prefer when professors adopt simulations to support the lecture materialBelow, the outcome analysis for each of the four survey questions listed in Table 2 are providedin detail. • Question 1: I feel more engaged in courses that have interactive components such as laboratory, hands-on project, use of software or simulation 80 % of the students in the course stated that they prefer to have interactive components as a part
well as advises undergraduate students participating in research projects and independent studies. His research interests include column-supported embank- ments, mechanically-stabilized earth walls, and flood protection infrastructure. He is also interested in the application of terrestrial LIDAR to performance monitoring of geotechnical structures.Dr. Jeffrey David Helm, Lafayette College Page 26.1709.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Visualizing soil deformation in the undergraduate classroom using Digital Image Correlation (DIC
instructional delivery with traditional one-on-one classroominstruction. Whereas the online content provides students with information in a manner that isflexible in time, place, and pace, the classroom element provides them with an opportunity to getinstructor guidance, collaborate with peers, practice applying concepts, and exploring topics ingreater detail. The online and classroom portions are blended through their integrated andsynergistic nature.This paper summarizes the results of a project in which a “blended learning” model was used fortwo different required courses (taught by two different faculty) within the Constructiondepartment. One course was a sophomore level “Introduction to Structures” course and the otherwas a senior level course in
concepts, especially process improvement methods, it With the growing demand of Lean and Six Sigma becomes evident that active project-based learning is verytraining in both higher education and industry, hands-on effective. It allows students to apply theoretical knowledgesimulation games have been widely used as an effective in solving real-world problems [2]. Using collaborativeteaching tool to demonstrate Lean concepts. The interactive activities and physical laboratory simulations, students
subsequent programs.For instance, the lecture on Chinese culture was replaced by country profiles on China andTaiwan along with the political, economical, and educational systems of these two countries. Anelectrical engineering professor who had extensive business experience taught value creation ofinnovation in the IT industry. A business professor led the discussion on the ethical aspect ofglobal corporations along with information about the United Nations initiative in encouragingglobal corporations to be socially responsible around the globe.Study program themes were expanded to include issues on energy and the environment with theresult that students studied various research projects funded by the National Science Foundation,Transportation
AC 2007-2438: IMPACT OF A GK-12 PROGRAM ON THE DEVELOPMENT OFUNIVERSITY STUDENTS ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLSJamie Medoff, University of Maryland-Baltimore County Mrs. Jamie Gurganus is a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering at UMBC. As an undergraduate student, she was involved in the UMBC TEPP program. Currently, Jamie serves as the Associate Director for Project Lead the Way and develops curriculum for K-12 engineering education.Anne Spence, University of Maryland-Baltimore County ANNE M. SPENCE is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UMBC and holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. During her ten years as an engineering educator, she has developed curricula
student programs. He has published and presented widely in areas of surface science, electronic materials and processes, project management, and industry/university relations. He holds 4 patents and has received awards for excellence in technical innovation (IBM), technical authorship (IBM), teaching (University of Colorado), and scholarship (National Science Foundation).John Bugado, National University John Bugado has a MBA Degree from San Diego State University with a specialization in Technology Management, and a BS Degree in Mathematics with a minor in Electrical Engineering from Oregon State University. John is currently enjoying his 20th year at NU, the last 6 years as a
. Students oneach team worked together for two design projects throughout the semester. Each student ingroup 2 was given a TPC to use during the first half of the semester and each student in group 1was given a TPC to use during the second half of the semester. However, the students were notspecifically encouraged to communicate using the TPC other than they would normally do with acomputer/laptop. This course is an introduction to engineering design for all engineering majorswhere students learn about the engineering design process, participate in group design projects,and practice design communication skills through graphical, verbal, and written means. In thiscourse, the conceptual design phase was taught in the following manner:The students were
OutcomesEach student will be able to identify i(0) Lecture, visit Laboratoryand use sources of information. to the library assignment, design projectThe student will be introduced to the a(*), b(0), Lecture, in Student assessment,product development process, which c(*), d(*), class instructorincludes: sources of information, needs e(*), f(0), g(*) examples, assessment, gradedidentification, project definition and discussion homework, quizzes,planning, objective trees, Quality session design
AC 2007-1744: ARE FRESHMAN ENGINEERING STUDENTS ABLE TO THINKAND WRITE CRITICALLY?Karen High, Oklahoma State University KAREN HIGH earned her B.S. from the University of Michigan in 1985 and her M.S. in 1988 and Ph.D. in 1991 from the Pennsylvania State University. Dr. High is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University where she has been since 1991. Her main research interests are Sustainable Process Design, Industrial Catalysis, and Multicriteria Decision Making. Other scholarly activities include enhancing creativity in engineering practice and teaching science to education professionals. Dr. High is a trainer for Project Lead the Way pre
classroomassessment research project. As we looked at course assessment in our digital logic and Page 12.169.2computer architecture courses, we identified issues with students spending an inordinate amountof time learning the software and not using the CAD/E tools to reinforce the principles orpurpose of the assignments. We have used and are continuing to use multiple assessment toolsto evaluate the student’s knowledge and performance and will address some of the techniqueswithin this paper. We can apply the lessons learned from various assessment techniques to improve bothformal and informal instruction. We refer to formal instruction as dedicated
, because that is an effective learning mechanism formany students, not just the ones who would prefer it.Q5.) Would you like to have had a semester project, working in groups of two or three students? Page 12.511.11Nine responses (39%) were in favor of small group semester projects, while 11 (48%) were notin favor. Three (13%) were not sure about projects. That these responses were notincontrovertibly against semester projects came as a pleasant surprise to the author/instructor.Q6.) Was the textbook overall a good resource (organization, clarity, illustrations)?Fourteen of the responses (61%) indicated a favorable impression of the
project gave us a clearerview of why this might be so: first-year students clearly did not understand writing as relevant totheir work as engineers. This understanding was shown to have been augmented somewhat inthe second year of the EWI, when we found that the sophomore-level students surveyed hadbecome increasingly aware of writing not only as a means of transcribing data but also as anintegral factor in learning course material. In their presentation to this meeting in 2006, weunderscored Norback’s belief that because these students are becoming members of “discoursecommunities,” or groups of researchers and practitioners sharing a common language ofexpertise, they should be provided “ample opportunities for ‘situated learning’ within
a project that investigates the use of engineering as a context in which to learnmathematics through an evaluation of a LEGO-based robotics curriculum. We performed acontent analysis of the curriculum in order to identify the types of mathematics topics thatstudents would have an opportunity to learn, and investigated the extent to which those topicswere aligned with national mathematics standards. The curriculum had a large percentage oftasks with clear relevance for mathematics and aligned well with the standards at the level ofbroad, topic areas (e.g., measurement, algebra, etc.). The curriculum was not well aligned at themore specific, topic level (e.g., use of measuring instruments, evaluating expressions, etc.),indicating that level
An Impact Study of the Implementation of an Information Technology rich Physical Science Module at the Fourth Grade LevelAbstractThe accelerating advancement in science and technology has made it essential for teachers togain Information Technology (IT) rich STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics) content-knowledge. One such attempt is made by SUNRISE (Schools, University‘N’ (and) Resources In the Sciences and Engineering), a NSF/GMU GK-12 Fellows Project. Theobjective of the SUNRISE project is to implement IT rich STEM content knowledge into grades4-6 education through joint collaboration among elementary and middle schools and GeorgeMason University (GMU). This program also