done so in an industry-standard and secure manner. Two finalconsiderations that were leveraged during the process were the manufacturability andsustainability of the application, as they go hand-in-hand with the economics and environmentalimpact of the product.Potential SolutionsThroughout the development and design process, the team considered multiple approaches toaddress the proposed issue at hand. From that process, the team was able to identify threesolution approaches that would meet the client’s needs: 1. A web-based application that would be accessible from any device by navigating to a specific web page on the University’s domain. The benefits of this solution allow for compatibility across all platforms that support a
degree in engineering at some point in astudent’s career. These reasons might include a change in career direction out of engineering, ortime or money limitations. Once a decision is made to pursue a higher educational degree,students in engineering are presented with a variety of challenges and options. Getting acceptedand obtaining the resources to attend a university is difficult and requires commitment. Thesame reasoning can be applied to excelling at undergraduate classes as engineering is known as 1 Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for
offered in the fall semesters (September through December) with Multivariate Calculusand Matrix Algebra, Thermodynamics I, and Dynamics as pre-requisites. In addition, it serves asa pre-requisite to Engine Design and satisfies a requirement for students seeking to earn aConcentration in Automotive within the Mechanical Engineering program.IC engines introduces students to the operating principles of internal combustion engines. Theengine is used as a platform for students to see theoretical concepts learned in prior courses atwork in a practical device. Students who enroll in this course bring various levels of backgroundknowledge and practical experience. Figure 1 shows responses to two questions from a surveyadministered at the beginning of
to improving thequality of the turning project. 1 Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education2024 ASEE North Central Section ConferenceKeywords: Quality Improvement, Design for Quality, Manufacturing Processes, Turning Process,Reforming CurriculumThe Reason for ResearchIn The Manufacturing Processes Lab (IENG 303), there has been high variation amongcompletion times for the turning project. Completion times ranged from 180 to 375 minutes. Inaddition to high variation, there has also been a high average completion time for
statistics, over two million people received bachelor’s degrees in theUnited States in 2019, but only 6.3% of them were engineering graduates[1]. NSF’s NationalSurvey of College Graduates in 2017 found that only 55% of engineering bachelor’s graduateswork as engineers, and less than 6% of employees in the engineering workforce hold degreesfrom non-engineering disciplines [2]. This indicates that engineering jobs require specializedtraining in engineering, but engineering graduates have more job opportunities in other fields.Other studies have shown that approximately 50-60% of students drop out of their engineeringprograms in the first two years in the United States [3]. Therefore, only approximately 25% first-year engineering students ultimately
1 Equal ContributionAbstract As the engineering community grapples with integrating sustainability into its curricula,assessing how sustainability concepts are infused across various engineering disciplines remainschallenging. The senior design capstone project is pivotal in assessing students’ understanding ofengineering subjects. Thus, it acts as an effective measure of their awareness and proficiency insustainability. This study assesses the integration of sustainability in senior design capstoneprojects across six engineering programs, namely, Chemical and Paper Engineering, Civil andConstruction Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering DesignManufacturing and
, such as technological advancements, multidisciplinary engineering, the growing demandfor critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and increased accessibility to information. These Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference 1 Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Educa;ontransformative changes are reshaping the education landscape, influencing the learningexperiences of both current and future generations of students. In the field of engineering education, it becomes imperative to adopt innovative teachingmethodologies that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application to meetfuture needs2. Problem-Based Learning (PBL
Capstone Designcourse. 1 Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering EducationIntroductionClimate change driven by global temperature rise is one of the most critical challenges faced bysociety today. In fact, the year 2023 was the hottest year on record according to NOAA NationalCenters for Environmental Information’s 2023 Global Climate Report1. In response to the threatof climate change, professional societies such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME) have adopted formal stances to combat its effects through sustainable
Casting on any platform.Keywords: distance learning, metal casting curriculum, solidification simulation; castingsimulation analysis 1 Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering EducationIntroductionAn introduction to Metal Casting course has been taught the same way for many decades. Theprerequisite of this course requires an understanding of material science - metallurgy, fluids, andthermodynamics.1 Ultimately a laboratory portion of the course was used to demonstrate theaspects of molding, melting, and filling; not forgetting
Paper ID #44748Predictive Learning Models Based on Student Engagement on EngineeringEducationMr. Logan Michael Heck, The University of Texas at San AntonioRakib Hasan, The University of Texas at San Antonio ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Session 2024 A Predictive Learning Model Based on Coursework Following Bloom’s Taxonomy in Engineering Education Rakib Hasan Mechanical Engineering
approach, inspired by leading innovative programs suchas the "Ultimate Innovation" program at the University of Tabuk [1]. The proposedtransdisciplinary program is designed to merge technical proficiency with entrepreneurial andmanagement insight, preparing students to lead in the modern engineering landscape.objective The approach aims to enhance the efficiency of graduation projects in colleges for bothmale and female students by strengthening the relationships between colleges, research centersand chairs, developmental sectors, and companies. This goal is to ensure sustainability and fosteran environment of excellence and innovation. The proposed approach draws insights fromvarious studies, such as the integration of different
, Code Generation Pipelines, Contest Programming.IntroductionProgramming contests are competitions in which participants attempt to write computerprograms that solve algorithmic puzzles. Past studies have identified a range of pedagogicalbenefits for student participation in these contests, including enhancing learning outcomes bydeepening conceptual comprehension and fostering team collaboration, along with equippingstudents for technical job interviews [1-2]. These benefits, notwithstanding, a number of hurdlesexist to expanding participation in these contests [3].Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, like ChatGPT, have been found to lower barriers toparticipation in contest programming [4]. Generative AI tools can provide scaffolding
Development of a Laboratory Course in Industrial Power and Control for Electrical Engineers Leonard Hernandez1, Jacqueline G. Radding1, Taufik Taufik1, Darrick Baker2, Jason Poon1, and Ali Dehghan-Banadaki1 1 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo 2 Schneider Electric, USAAbstractAs the need for more complex electrical control systems grows, qualified individuals to designand maintain these systems become essential. Consequently, industrial sectors such MEP(Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing), have experienced rapid growth and
environments and for traditionally underserved students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Enhancing Fundamental Math Skills of STEM Students Through Math Games InstructionThis study centers on implementing an intervention program aimed at addressing mathematicsremediation for engineering and computer sciences majors at University of Nevada Las Vegas(UNLV), as well as STEM students (pre-engineering and pre-science) at College of SouthernNevada (CSN). Examining data from the 2020-2021 academic year within a Southwest SchoolDistrict, it's evident that only 21% of high school students entering UNLV and CSNdemonstrated proficiency in math [1]. This issue is particularly
textbooks.IntroductionTextbooks used in engineering courses are typically chosen for topical coverage, level, and forhow well the textbook supports student learning. Quality of student learning support isparticularly important for engineering courses because engineering courses are challenging, withmany courses having high failure rates. One institution found average failure rates (studentsreceiving a grade of D or lower in the course, or withdrawing) of 23% for their introductorycircuit analysis course [1]. Despite students themselves reporting knowing that it’s important toread the textbook and that reading will improve their grades [2], many students still choose toskim or skip their reading assignments [3], [4].Numerous studies have shown that format (digital vs
technologies. The primary focus of this intervention is to nurturethe digital skills necessary for utilizing and managing these technologies in future professionalroles. The project's first stage contextualizes the educational experiences of future constructionjobs, given the need for this industry to attract talent and continue its modernization to supporteconomic development in our society. A pre and post-evaluation was given to measure theeffectiveness of these interventions based on achieving three key objectives: (1) Increasingawareness of digital skills, (2) Enhancing understanding of anticipated job transformations fueledby technology in the future, and (3) Stimulating interest in potential careers within theconstruction industry. The research
, and compassionate, active listening, we havecome together to understand the concerns and needs of these varied viewpoints and come to aconsensus to create this work.INTRODUCTIONThe benefits of lecture capture in university education have been a somewhat controversial topic,with numerous studies falling on opposite sides of the debate. A recent review by Banerjeecarefully examined 71 peer-reviewed educational research articles, mostly in STEM fields [1].These studies document numerous benefits of lecture capture for individual students, includingimproved learning, higher academic performance, better work-life balance, the ability of studentsto complete and understand their own notes, overcoming language barriers, enhanced studentinterest in
of Coding for the Future: A Case Study of the megaGEMS Coding AcademyAbstractGirls in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (GEMS) is a free after-school club and summercamp for girls interested in exploring their career in various Science, Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics (STEM) fields. GEMS is the outreach program for the Autonomous VehicleSystems Research and Education Laboratories. GEMS programs are designed to educate youngwomen about STEM by providing hands-on experiential learning in robotics, programming, andresearch [1]. GEMS is divided into two main programs: miniGEMS for rising fifth througheighth-grade middle school students, and megaGEMS for rising ninth through twelfth-grade highschool students [2]. miniGEMS
secured several federal (e.g.,NSF, DOL) and industrial awards to advance the developments in these fields. As part of thesesponsored projects, advanced curricula in industrial robotics and programmable logic controllers(PLCs) and complementary simulation tools have been developed. These have been disseminatedand become popular for teaching robotics and controls; educating faculty; and conducting K-12teacher/student outreach [1-13]. Recently, the College of Computing at Michigan Tech,pioneering in mechatronics education, launched BS and MS degrees and associated stackablegraduate certificates in Mechatronics.Considering the multidisciplinary nature of Mechatronics, experiential skills in robotics,mechanical, controls, and cybersecurity require
Social Cognitive Career ConstructsRachel E. Durham, 1 Michael L. Falk 2, Alexis Daniels2, Allison Riegel2, Alisha Sparks2, MargoWilliams2, Emily J. Yanisko 3This research is supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DRL-2005790.Abstract (paper type: ERM) -- Performance in math, particularly algebra, is a major barrier tostudent success and participation in STEM among under-represented minoritized students,particularly Black U.S. high school students. This research applies Social Cognitive CareerTheory (SCCT) to measure impacts of an afterschool algebra-for-engineering program on mathself-efficacy and interest in STEM among high school students in a large urban district. To studythe program’s effects, a mixed methods research
Warfare Center (NSWC) facility at Crane, Indiana.The DoD and many employers seek skilled engineers who are highly innovative and are strongleaders in the workplace [1], and has developed leadership competency models specifically forits civilian workforce. In 2019, the 38th Marine Commandant’s Planning Guidance emphasizedthe combination of leadership with innovation, saying “For the Marine Corps, meaningfulinnovation is not just having great thoughts and concepts rather, it is about translating greatthoughts and concepts into action.” [2]. However, many engineering and computing degreecurricula, including at this institution, require neither any leadership training nor researchexperience that enables innovation (other than the practice of design
look at the impacts onstudent self-efficacy. Those outcomes will be used to scale and tailor the program to addressadditional research topics across disciplines at the University of New Mexico.1. Introduction1.1. Undergraduate Involvement in Interdisciplinary ResearchUndergraduate participation in interdisciplinary research opportunities enriches educationalexperiences through the development of critical thinking skills, personal development, exposureto practical application of academic knowledge, and overall increased academic performance[1][2]. Tangible benefits of early-stage research involvement of college students can be observedthrough increased test scores, enhanced retention of class material, and the development ofprofessional
)navigate the same sociotechnical design challenge based on the Gold King Mine spill and theproblem of acid mine drainage. We found that students in these two departments not onlythought about the problem differently between teams but between departments. We also foundthat students took agency over the experiences of stakeholders as they considered stakeholderneeds, and identified community outreach and community resources as key constraints on theirfinal designs.Introduction and research purposeDesign challenges are difficult for students because of the nature of these problems. They are ill-structured [1], meaning there are many possible satisfactory solutions, as well as many possiblepaths toward a solution, requiring designers to frame the
, engineering programs can producegraduates who are not only technically proficient but also socially responsible, ready to lead theway in achieving a sustainable future. [1-3]. Important steps in weaving the sustainabledevelopment into engineering technology education are curriculum integration, project-basedlearning, and capstone design projects, supported by research, and institutional commitment.Curricular Integration forms a foundational element in aligning engineering and engineeringtechnology education with the global trends in sustainable development. This involves a strategicinfusion of Sustainable Development Goals into the curriculum and promoting interdisciplinarylearning to ensure that graduates are not only proficient in their technical
focus of this paper, has experiencedsimilar outcomes. A notable uptick in graduation rates at CU occurred between 2009 and 2015,with six-year degree completions reaching 62.2%, yet recent years have witnessed plateaus inretention rates. Persistent disparities befall minoritized students [1], [2]. These stagnantcompletion rates occur in the face of substantial need for increased engineering talent, bothnationally and globally, to support fields including technology, security, transportation, andinfrastructure.The causes of student attrition from engineering are multifaceted and vary across demographics.A range of known issues includes an unwelcoming climate, conceptual difficulties in corecourses that hamper progress toward degree, lack of self
, andthe environment is also vitally important. There is increasing recognition among engineers,educators, and industry leaders of the importance of preparing engineers to account for thesesociocultural dimensions [1]-[4]. We use the term “sociotechnical dimensions” or “practices” torefer to social or contextual factors such as ethics, engagement with stakeholders, and therecognition of power and identity and their role in engineering broadly. Environmental factorssuch as sustainability and the potential future impacts of engineering work are also categorizedas sociotechnical dimensions as they draw attention to possible consequences to the naturalenvironment. A call for broader engineering skills is reflected in the Accreditation Board
work todevelop a framework to support the design and delivery of equity-centered engineeringcurriculum and instruction within undergraduate courses. This paper presents high-level learningfrom (1) our synthesis of relevant literature on how instructors teach equity-centered content –how they integrate equity considerations into engineering content – and (2) a summary ofinterviews with equity-oriented instructors. Our literature review and interviews aim to identifycourse design components that instructors and staff consider essential for equity-centeredengineering education, including pedagogy, content, and the interplay between them. For thisresearch, we defined equity-centered engineering curriculum and instruction as courses orsequences of
Teacher Training in DEI + STEM: A Collaborative Work in Latin America and the Caribbean Juan Sebastián Sánchez-Gómez1,6, Laura Eugenia Romero Robles2,6, María Catalina Ramirez Cajiao3, Libis Valdez Cervantes4,6 y Luis Alberto Cruz Salazar5 1 Universidad de los Andes, Engineering School, Colombia, js.sanchez14@uniandes.edu.co 2 Tec de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Mexico, romero@tec.mx 3 Universidad de los Andes, Engineering School, Colombia, mariaram@uniandes.edu.co 4 UNITECNAR, Engineering School, Colombia, decano.fadi@unitecnar.edu.co 5