, interpersonal interactions, organizations, and institutional change. There areexceptions, perhaps even increasingly so; these “exceptional” courses may be seen as part of alarger movement in engineering education to integrate ethics, human-centered design, leadershipdevelopment and community-based project work—considerations of people, in other words—into more traditional technical coursework [2] - [5].At the center of this paper is one such course newly offered at Stanford in the winter term of2017. The name of the course was ENGR 311C/FEMGEN311C Expanding Engineering Limits(EEL): Culture, Diversity, and Gender. The course was developed to address a curricular gap inthe school of engineering: the absence of an engineering-based formal learning
can have a powerful influence by modeling inclusivebehavior, introducing themselves and their preferred pronouns, using examples ofdifferent identities when teaching or training, ensuring that their language is inclusive,and stepping in when they see divisive or intolerant behavior.The importance of the humanities and social sciences within an engineeringcurriculumWhen engineering students encounter the humanities and social sciences in meaningfulways, they are more likely to see the work of engineering as belonging to the wholeperson and the whole society, and to work towards inclusivity. The integration of thehumanities and social sciences with engineering can have an important impact onstudents. Our Dean of Students noted that WPI students
participants. She served as one of thefounding faculty of Coconino Community College, building an academic organization from the groundup, including development of institutional policy, organizational structure, curriculum and assessment,and establishing community and institutional relationships. She served as co-chair, editor, and contribut-ing author of the self study for accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission.Dr. Kathy Wigal holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D), a Masters in Business Administra-tion (MBA), and a Masters in Community College Education (M.Ed) from Northern Arizona University.She has taught both graduate and undergraduate courses in educational administration and educationalpedagogy, as well as courses in
entrepreneurial need for engagementIntroduction Someone recently asked me, “What do you do in your class? I mean, I walk intoyour classroom, sit down, then what happens?” Ok, I thought, I know how to answer thisquestion: I wanted to enthusiastically explain the structure of the class as a theoreticalblend of psychology, engineering design methods and art; discuss the intentional purposeof building the curriculum iteratively and differently every term, based on the uniquedeveloping social dynamics 13, 41 of every class. Something stopped me and I resisted responding. In that moment, I rememberfeeling the need to shift from an automatic theoretical response 48 to some other,hopefully novel approach, that would underline how I teach; clarify
American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Paper ID #33197Dr. Sarah E. LaRose joined the Department of Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication atPurdue University in the fall of 2018 as an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education. She earneda Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from theUniversity of Connecticut, and her Ph.D. in Agricultural Education and Communication from the Uni-versity of Florida. Dr. LaRose has over 13 years of experience in agricultural education in secondaryand postsecondary settings. Since joining the faculty at
York University Tandon School of Engineering Jack Bringardner is the Assistant Dean for Academic and Curricular Affairs at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He is an Industry Associate Professor and Director of the General Engineering Program. He teaches the first-year engineering course Introduction to Engineering and Design. He is also the Di- rector of the Vertically Integrated Projects Program at NYU. His Vertically Integrated Projects course is on the future of engineering education. His primary focus is developing curriculum, mentoring students, and engineering education research, particularly for project-based curriculum, first-year engineering, and student success. He is active in the American Society for
and Engineering endorse cultural ableism? • As we transition back into an in-person space, what are your thoughts, comments, or concerns for fall quarter 2021?One recurring theme throughout these Town halls was ableism. Many faculty, staff, and students hadobserved that the transition to a virtual teaching modality had highlighted for them a number of issuesof accessibility that were either improved or worsened in a virtual classroom setting. Ableism in STEMwas discussed in depth, specifically ways in which community attitudes and norms perpetuate ableismand what elements of curriculum and university infrastructure could be challenged to make STEM spacesmore inclusive. Many faculty were providing more thorough material online for their
Paper ID #13068Improving the Global Competency of Graduate Engineers Through PeaceCorps Partnership and Long-Term International ServiceMr. Nathan Daniel Manser, University of South Florida Nathan Manser is an Environmental Engineering PhD candidate at the University of South Florida con- ducting research on the fate of pathogens in biological waste to energy systems. His research interests include the application of household engineered systems to recover resources in a low impact environ- ment, developing globally competent engineering graduates and integrating active learning methods into engineering curriculums.Ms
. The emphasis is on building the technical skills around understandingmaterial properties, and knowledge of how materials respond to various loads. At the same time,this subject offers an opportunity to introduce other practical project variables. This paper willdemonstrate an example of integrating concepts of environmental and economic sustainability inthe material selection process using Ashby diagrams (charts) [3]. Ashby charts are visual toolswhere variables are plotted against each other, such as strength versus density, to enable theengineer to weigh trade-offs between multiple variables. Further, when students use the Ashbycharts they practice the skills in making informed decisions based on data and projectrequirements.The activity
ensure that students understand the impact of engineering projects on society aswell as the social contexts within which they operate, to develop confidence in the students’ability to solve problems, to help the students function successfully and comfortably in aprofessional engineering environment, and to understand and appreciate what it means to be aprofessional engineerService learning has been shown to do this while also providing an experience that is bothfulfilling and enlightening [1-2]. Many engineering students are overwhelmed by the workloadof the engineering curriculum, and are not stimulated by the course materials. Some studentslack the maturity or experience to understand how the engineering curriculum will be of value tothem in
Paper ID #45304Syllabus Review Assessment: Technical Contract ReviewDr. Tracey Carbonetto, Pennsylvania State University, Allentown Professional skills continue to be found lacking in early career engineers despite efforts to improve suggested and implemented by faculty, administration, and ABET. Utilizing the early career engineering population as a source of information and specifically, feedback on the ability to meet the professional skills expectations, engineering faculty can include suggested recommendations for improve professional skills development within the undergraduate engineering curriculum
Knowledge with Essential Business Skills 4. Building Effective Leaders and CommunicatorsThe second pillar, nurturing global engineering competence, is of particular relevance to our courseand field experience. Through required international engineering field experiences like the onedescribed in our manuscript, students gain firsthand exposure to diverse cultures, engineeringpractices, and global challenges. This experience is integral to their development as well-roundedengineers capable of addressing complex, real-world problems in an increasingly interconnectedworld. Our course has been designed to align closely with the goals of the School of Engineering,ensuring that students not only receive a rigorous technical education but also develop
suggested by a noted entrepreneur and author.6By 2010/11, developments by engineering students in the engineering project curriculum had ledto WERCware 2.0. This version consisted of an audio headset on which a stabilized camera wasalso mounted, both connected to a portable, pocket-sized FitPC. Previously separate client-sideelements were now integrated, allowing the use of Wi-Fi from the FitPC as the wireless link, tosupport a Skype connection in both directions between client and coach. During these years, thefaculty team was expanded to include a business faculty and another engineering faculty withprior experience managing larger budgets. Two attempts were made by the expanded team tosecure a Federal grant through the Institute of Educational
issues, and new technologies in the distribu- tion and logistics sector. She was one of three professors in the United States recognized in an Inbound Logistics Article featuring leading professors in today’s supply chain curriculum. She has worked with a team of colleagues throughout other colleges at East Carolina University to plan a STEM initiative for 8th grade girls. This initiative helps bring more than 100 Pitt County girls to campus to engage them in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. She has also worked with ECU’s Global Academic Initiatives to collaborate with other institutions throughout the world. In addition, Dr. Pagliari collaborates with many external organizations. She is past president of
West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education 103. Kleinhenz, P., Pinnell, M., Mertz, G., Eger. C., 2005, “Student Perspectives of Curriculum Integrated International Service-Learning Internships,” Proceedings of 35th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, Indianapolis, IN, October 19-22, 2025.4. Kramer-Simpson, E., 2018, “Moving From Student to Professional: Industry Mentors and Academic Internship Coordinators Supporting Intern Learning in the Workplace,” Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, Vol. 48, No. 1, pp. 81-103.5. Lozano-Nieto, A., 1998, “Internship
an ability to collaborate in multidisciplinaryteams. Meanwhile, preservice teachers need new technical knowledge and skills that go beyondtraditional core content knowledge, as they are now expected to embed engineering into scienceand coding concepts into traditional subject areas. There are nationwide calls to integrateengineering and coding into PreK-6 education as part of a larger campaign to attract morestudents to STEM disciplines and to increase exposure for girls and minority students whoremain significantly underrepresented in engineering and computer science. Accordingly,schools need teachers who have not only the knowledge and skills to integrate these topics intomainstream subjects, but also the intention to do so. However
) industry has become morecomplex, requiring changes in both design and construction processes [1]. Three new processesare carrying out an important role to manage this increasing complexity: building informationmodeling (BIM), integrated project delivery (IPD), and lean construction (LC) [1], [2], [3]. Inaddition to BIM, IPD and LC, sustainable construction has been drawing much attention fromthe AEC industry due to the growing concerns on climate change, the depletion of the earth’sresources, and the widespread pollution [4].It is important to emphasize that sustainable construction, BIM, IPD and LC are processes thatrequire effective collaboration among team members and a holistic design approach to guaranteethe construction of buildings with
how to improve. Also, peer leader performance improves with more practice as a peerleader.Future WorkThe level of participation in the peer activities can be measured by the student’s willingness toengage with the peer leader. As a result, it is important that the group size is small enough forpeer leaders to build meaningful relationships with the students. The team will increase peerleader training to incorporate more strategies that allow for early communication within thesmall groups. Part of this strategy is to require that participation in the PLTL count as part of thestudent’s overall course grade rather than voluntary commitment. The requirement to engage indialogue and participate in PLTL activities as part an integrated activity to
, University of Delaware ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Promoting the Transfer of Math Skills to Engineering StaticsIntroductionIt has been well documented that students face difficulties in transferring their knowledge andskills learned in prior courses to other areas of the curriculum. These problems with transfer areexacerbated by foundational courses being taught outside the major, as well as the fact that manyengineering courses are taught in silos, with little connection being made to the engineeringcurriculum as a whole. At the same time, engineering graduates are moving into an ever moreinterdisciplinary workplace where the ability to transfer knowledge across disciplines andcontexts is
responded to an IRB-approved follow-up survey about their learningexperiences. Reflective student feedback from both multidisciplinary trips indicated thatengineering students deepened their understanding of chosen topics in consideration of global,cultural, and societal factors, and that the non-engineering students enjoyed the visits more thanthey expected and overcame initial fears about engineering-related coursework, discoveringengineering practices in many aspects of their social lives. Overall, the students gave positivefeedback about the multidisciplinary trips and demonstrated achievement of the learningoutcomes. In the future, the authors plan to continue collaborations to further integrate the coursemodules and regularly evaluate the
(CAED) Student Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (SDEI)committee at the authors’ institution developed online summer workshops focused on topics ofanti-racism titled the Unlearning Series. This series began with the mission of questioningpractices and education in the built environment that are integrated in formal instruction. Thegoal is to utilize an alternative method of education where participants (students, faculty, staff,and administrators) recognize how their discipline shapes and supports systems of oppression,while giving them tools to combat it.Before each session, videos and readings were provided to participants to establish anunderstanding of the new topic. The online workshop started with a brief lecture from an SDEIcommittee
. Project supervisors, who arealso faculty members, advise students on their projects. However, in some instances, thecapstone instructors and project supervisors could be the same.Program Assessment Review (PAR)Each year, this program was assessed using an established program assessment review(PAR) process. The process included review of student learning using a variety ofevaluation methods including assignments, tests, and projects. The process started withan establishment of a curriculum map, which integrated the program’s learning outcomesto each course as shown in Figure 1. Then the assignments, tests, projects, and other taskswere created to augment the introduction, development, and mastery of the programlearning outcomes. At the end of each
to bridge the gender disparities found in the fields of computing and art. The CIA curriculum focuses on creating a collaborative, crossdisciplinary environment in which Art and Design students integrate coding and algorithmic thinking in creative works and Computer Science students apply the principles and methodology of design thinking to visual applications. The minor enables students from different disciplines to collaborate on projects requiring both a technical and a creative perspective. The minor is composed primarily of existing courses from the Art and Design (A&D) and Computer Science departments (CSC) with the
andstudent affairs, and adequate resources), as well as a supportive academic (e.g., common courses,faculty advising, academically supportive climate) and co-curricular (e.g., study groups, socialactivities, career workshops) environment. The pinnacle of the best practices is an integration ofthese various layers and an assessment plan that allows practitioners to make changes.There are two types of research that has been conducted on LLCs: those that compare acrossmultiple programs and those that focus on one particular program. Research comparing LLCsacross programs have shown that they can have a positive impact on first-generation participants'transitions to college [2]; increased sense of belonging in their college [3]; and increasedopenness to
Paper ID #16507How We Know They’re Learning: Comparing Approaches to LongitudinalAssessment of Transferable Learning OutcomesDr. Brian M. Frank, Queen’s University Brian Frank is the DuPont Canada Chair in Engineering Education Research and Development, and the Director of Program Development in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s Uni- versity where he works on engineering curriculum development, program assessment, and developing educational technology. He is also an associate professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering.Ms. Natalie Simper, Queen’s University Natalie Simper coordinates a Queen’s
Paper ID #31809Full Paper: [Fostering Entrepreneurship Through Targeted Adversity: ASenior Design Case Study]Mr. Nicholas Hosein, UC Davis Nicholas is a PhD candidate at the University of California Davis with a background in computer ar- chitecture, algorithms and machine learning. His current focus is advancing the electrical engineering curriculum at UC Davis to be more industry relevant in terms of skill sets taught.Prof. Lee Michael Martin, University of California, Davis Lee Martin studies people’s efforts to enhance their own learning environments, with a particular focus on mathematical, engineering, and design
Methods section. To conclude thissegment, we provide the research question pursued in this paper which has an exploratory nature:Research question: How does bringing Entrepreneurial Mindset to the design of machinerythrough a bio-inspired design project with aesthetic objectives impact students’ self-reportedexperiences?2. Literature Review2.1 Lack of Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning Integrated Across EngineeringCoursesMost engineering education today does not adequately equip students to address complexand ill-structured technical problems that involve different stakeholders, uncertainty in the successcriteria, and interdisciplinary application of knowledge. Such problems are called wicked problems[3] and constitute some of the most
(ABET accredited), an M.S. in Computer Science, and an M.S. in Computer InformationSystems. The department offers many areas of concentration, including: Artificial Intelligence,Cloud Computing, Computer Graphics and Animation & Computer Visualization. It also offerscomputing courses to the entire university to satisfy a three-hour core curriculum requirement.The Department of Engineering Technology (ET) at Prairie View A&M University offers theB.S. degree in the Computer Engineering Technology (CPET) program and in the ElectricalEngineering Technology (ELET) program, respectively. Both programs are ABET accredited.The department focuses on offering practical, hands-on experiences in computer science andengineering. This project ties
- velopment (SPEED) and as the Vice-President of Student Engagement for the International Federation for Engineering Education Societies (IFEES). His research interests include education policy, faculty de- velopment in higher education, integration of technology and entrepreneurship in engineering education, and service learning.Angela Goldenstein, Purdue University, West Lafayette Angela Goldenstein is the Managing Director of MEERCat and comes to Purdue University with a decade of experience in the technology industry working for Google & Cisco. She has a BBA from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and is an MBA Candidate at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern
strictly “social” or “technical.” In this paper, we briefly reviewapproaches taken to teach energy in engineering. We then examine CSPs and make the case forhow they might be used within engineering. We discuss our preliminary ideas for the course itself.The goal of this paper is to stimulate discussion within the ASEE community to improve courseeffectiveness in enhancing student learning. This project is part of a larger overall effort at theUniversity of San Diego to integrate social justice themes across the curriculum of a new generalengineering department. This paper will present our progress towards instantiating in theclassroom the broader vision laid out for our program. 1IntroductionThere is