guidelines fromthe general education committee (lifelong learning), the first-year experience requirement, and isused by various departments as a beginning indicator for ABET. The course is to meet thefollowing GE outcomes: Acquire foundational skills and capacities- Write effectively for variousaudiences; Develop capacities for continued development and lifelong learning- demonstrateactivities, techniques, or behaviors that promote intellectual or cultural growth [1]. Moreimportantly, the unit serves to grow consistency across the course and still maintain academicfreedom for faculty and academic choice for students.Motivation- OtherThere were also other intangible factors that contributed to the development of the unit of study.Previous research
basis [1]. This strategy is designed to not overwhelmlearners with content that does not meet their immediate learning needs [2]. For over 25 years, anhonors first-year engineering program has offered a cornerstone robotics design project as theculmination of a two-course sequence on engineering fundamentals [3]. To provide students withthe new technical knowledge needed for the robotics project while allowing teams to progress intheir own designs, a JIT learning instructional strategy is used for three technical explorationactivities. The motivation for this paper is to share a strategy for how JIT learning can be used in adesign-build course to motivate student learning and consistently teach important skills while stillproviding students
same network [1]. Computer networks are designed to accommodate various sizes,depending on the use case. Local-area networks (LANs) connect devices in a limited physicallocation, such as a home or office network. On the other hand, wide-area networks (WANs)connect multiple LANs and can span over a large geographic area. [1]. The importance ofcomputer networking as a research topic continues to grow as more and more devicescommunicate with each other. From 1981 to 2008, over 500 million computers were connectedto the internet, even reaching the rate of two new computers connecting every second [2]. Withthe widespread availability of internet access across the globe, the reliance on computernetworks for communication has grown significantly [3
First-Year StudentsIntroductionDiscussion of engineering curriculum development often focuses on technical knowledge andskills needed to prepare students to design engineering solutions. However, the context in whichthese solutions are applied is important as indicated in the first cannon in the National Society ofProfessional Engineers (NSPE) Code of Ethics which states that "engineers shall hold paramountthe safety, health, and welfare of the public" [1]. The focus on preparing students for thetechnical demands of engineering design may lead to them not fully appreciating the societalimpact of engineering solutions. Cech [2] studied the evolution of the interest of students inpublic welfare issues, such as ethical responsibilities
identify students as Students with Access Challenges andAccommodation Needs (SACAN) if they faced conditions that prevented them from attendingclass at some point while not having an officially recognized disability by the university or if theyare a SWD. Preference regarding feedback methods, class formats, and demographic questionssuch as gender and major were also included.Our preliminary survey results from 148 students (including 50 SWD, 77 SACAN) of more than20 majors showed that: 1) The five most useful UDL practices among all students are: searchablerecorded lectures, flexible deadlines, transcripts for videos, official discussion platform, andalternative learning formats to lectures (i.e: textbooks, and slides); 2) Female students
even introduced awalking component to a class [1].As previously noted, walking also has important mental health benefits. These mental healthbenefits include self-esteem, cognitive functioning and a positive mood. One study alsosuggested that there is growing evidence that physical activities such as walking can help preventor treat depression and anxiety, although more research in these areas is still necessary. Thatbeing said, additional research is starting to illustrate being in nature and green-spaces canincrease your well-being. Thus walks on campus in and around nature could have additionalpositive effects for the students [2, 3, 4, 5]. In addition to the mental health benefits, walking hasbeen shown to improve physical health metrics
agile processes. The second activity discussed below highlights principles ofsoftware engineering without requiring students to do any programming. In addition, students areintroduced to humanitarian causes that encourage them to consider how their major cancontribute to social good.Lesson 1: Agile Process ActivityTraditional design processes in engineering and computing follow a sequence of steps. The endgoal of a design process could be a product or it could be a process. The steps to develop theproduct or process using a traditional approach usually start with comprehensive planning to becompleted before proceeding to creation. In contrast, agile design and development utilizesrepeated iterations of a shorter plan-create-test-revise process
various facets of this evolving technology in the ETcurriculum. Integration of emerging technologies, such as Industry 4.0, technological skills tomeet the demand of the regional workforce can be accomplished by few methods. One suchmethod is integration of professional publications in the coursework. This paper will elucidatethe results of successful implementation of Industry 4.0 concepts in ET curriculum through apilot summer course, Control Systems. Additionally, the authors aim to present the opportunitiesfor expansion to include other professional journals for continued implementation in the variousconcentrations of ET.This paper aims to discuss and present the key findings in the following areas: (1) Explicateintegration of student
knowledge.American Society of Civil Engineers’ [1] Vision for Civil Engineers in 2025 establishes the needfor civil engineers to serve as “master builders, stewards of the environment, innovators,managers of risk, and leaders of public policy”. Therefore, the emphasis on cultivating andeducating the “next generation” of civil engineers to take on these roles is important. This emphasis has been evident in a number of engineering education guidance programssuch as ABET [2], National Academy of Engineers [3] and ASCE’s [4] Civil Engineering Bodyof Knowledge (CEBOK). Although civil engineering and public policy curricula are moreprevalent at the upper level graduate programs, effort to integrate public policy at theundergraduate level provides value in
) fields: a strong sense of STEM identity [1],[2], scientificself-efficacy [3], a sense of belonging [4], and a psychological sense of community [5]. This isespecially true for first year and transfer students pursuing STEM undergraduate degrees. Avariety of studies have been published that go into detail about why these characteristics havesuch a significant effect on student performance and retention [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]. This paperbuilds on past research focused on the intersections between reflection, metacognition, andSTEM professional skills [6]. We present Critical Self-Reflection [7] to integrate development ofthese characteristics into student research experiences to foster experiential learning. STEMstudents are not often trained to
resource utilization significantly.Thus, the course staffing optimization solution presented in this paper can also be applied to otherindustries in critical situations such as the recent Covid-19 pandemic, allowing for effective andefficient utilization of resources like doctors, nurses, and lab technicians.Keywords: Course Scheduling, Faculty Staffing, Schedule Optimization, Backtracking, DepthFirst Search.1. Introduction Academic institutions often spend long hours trying to manually find an optimal schedule forstaffing faculty to classes based on their preferences and availability while avoiding conflictscaused by duplicate staffing, faculty unavailability, or even faculty assignment to a class outsidetheir domain of expertise. This manual
logiccircuits. In this work, we emphasize student learning of sequential logic circuits since it is atopic that embodies all of the preceding topics in the course. During the laboratory sessions,students learn how to use programmable logic devices (i.e. FPGA) and write HardwareDescription Language code to model the circuits that they learn about in the lecture.Figure 1 shows an example assessment from the class. In this problem, the students were given acircuit with several flip-flop circuits, an example input waveform and were asked to predict whatthe output waveform would be. This sample problem, and student response, shows whysequential logic circuit are so difficult for students to analyze. Not only do they have to recallhow each device operates
integration into a coursedesigned to introduce first-year students to civil engineering. The details of the curricularintervention are described, followed by an examination of evidence indicating the effectivenessof the DEI integration, and then determining if there was student resistance (or the lack ofresistance) to DEI instruction.BackgroundEngineers are increasingly recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)in our work. This includes the benefits of inclusive and diverse teams in developing creativesolutions to society’s most difficult problems, as well as the social justice issues of providingequitable opportunities for all people regardless of their demographic traits [1], [2], [3].Engineers are still not very diverse
engineering, become competentengineers, and find success in their respective fields. This research can inform educators on theimportance of assigning novel, ill-defined problems that require students to apply their criticalthinking skills and logic skills in real world situations.IntroductionIn the last few decades, research on engineering identity has substantially increased. In fact, atASEE last year, there were two sessions in the Educational and Research Methods divisionfocused explicitly on engineering identity. Much of the recent work on this topic has beenspurred on by Godwin’s instrument [1] to measure engineering identity. While the factors of thisinstrument are built on previous qualitative studies (detailed in the background below
featured in relevant courses and how to further incorporate the theories as practicein the classroom. The following morning, prior to instruction, the faculty shared out their plansand identified opportunities for collaboration. This learn-plan-share-collaborate cycle repeatedthroughout the workshop.Spaced RetrievalSpaced retrieval requires a learner to apply previously learned knowledge after some time haspassed. This has obvious value as students must frequently pull from prior knowledge duringexams, subsequent courses, and internships. This teaching practice within a course createsopportunities for practicing this skill. This has been shown in multiple contexts to improveretention of material [1]–[4]. Based on this, it was decided that the
car airbags, space systems [1], and bio-medical devices. It is also considered a therapeuticexercise [2]. Researchers at the University of Illinois and Georgia Tech have been doing researchon the use of origami for civil engineering [3]. When Civil Engineering Materials became anonline class for Fall 2020 semester, the authors decided to reimagine the content of the classwhile teaching in an online format instead of simply replicating the in-person content in anonline format. The author’s university is known for hands-on learning and the students come tothe school for this experience. So, adding hands-on content was important. The course is called “Advanced Civil Engineering Materials”. It is a part of the Structuralminor. The
col- laborations between countries in Latin American and the European Union (EU). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Our Learning Experience with MATH 101, a Virtual and Adaptive Remedial Course1. IntroductionThe lack of mathematics proficiency among high school students in Guatemala is a significantconcern (see [1] for details). Some students wishing to pursue a university degree in science orengineering face difficulties in their first year, as a strong background in mathematics is requiredto succeed in these fields. This problem is also evident at Galileo University, where many first-year engineering students struggle to pass their first mathematics course. This
AbstractAs engineering faculty, one of our core responsibilities is research. To be successful, you willneed to work with and mentor students, especially Ph.D. students. How should you find thesestudents, and once connected with them, how should you direct them? Unlike teaching, wheremyriad books and conferences can help you become a better teacher, there are few sources thatwill show you how to become a successful research mentor in any academic field, and fewer stillin the field of engineering. In this paper, three engineering professors with collectively morethan 100 years of experience on university faculties share their techniques, together with theadvice provided by more than a dozen highly successful faculty members and faculty developers.1
thetheoretical background necessary to provide a meaningful opportunity for students to performanalysis in the laboratory portion of the class. The purpose of this activity is to bring students toa common level of proficiency so that they can perform an iterative engineering designexperiment investigating the performance of a small vertical axis wind turbine, VAWT.BackgroundBeing mindful of how students acquire knowledge, Turns and Van Meter [1] discuss teachingmethods to improve problem solving, informed by cognitive science. Part of the objective of thisintroduction to engineering and technology course is to show students that engineers work tosolve concrete problems and improve solutions. For many of the students, they are embarking onthe first step
and money management, and actively participatedin the financial literacy course implemented for the introductory engineering class.IntroductionA solid working knowledge in financial literacy is a critical factor in students’ success, especially forunderrepresented minority (URM) students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)disciplines (see examples, [1] thru [4]). This is particularly important with the recent impacts of thepandemic on the national economy, the changing landscape of the job market, as well as the globaleconomic crisis. Students’ financial literacy will help them make sound decisions to succeed professionallyin their career paths. Unfortunately, traditional university curricula do not expose students
/or satisfyingCriterion 3 requirements [1]–[3]. In comparing responses from 2004 graduates against their 1994counterparts, the study completed in 2006 uncovered one surprising result: 2004 graduatesreported a “chillier diversity climate than that cited by their predecessors” [1, p. 6]. The studyreport speculated that several factors could be at play, including “differences in the gender andracial/ethnic mix in 1994 and 2004, graduates’ awareness of diversity issues, and/or theirwillingness to discuss and challenge prejudice or discrimination.” Nevertheless, continued thereport, “[t]he evidence provides no guidance in the way of an explanation”[1, p. 6]. Though it’snot clear what, if any, work was done to unpack these or other potential
teachers scaffoldlearning to their students’ needs and progress teaching toward a targeted performance goal. Thispaper will highlight the research and development work that was enacted to draft the EPMs anddiscuss how they can be used for developing engineering lessons and activities as well asaligning/scoping P-12 engineering programs.Where Did They Come From? The Research & Development ProcessThe Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning states that engineering literacy is threedimensional and involves engineering habits of mind, practices, and knowledge (See Figure 1).The framework also describes that engineering literacy should be developed for students acrossthe span of their P-12 education experience, scaffolding from more explicitly
rhetoric, composition, and technical communication in engineering.Prof. Robert Gerrick, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 1 From the Start: A Case for Introducing a Design, Build, Test Classroom Earlier in the CurriculumFollowing a recommendation of the College of Engineering Industrial Advisory Board, faculty atEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University integrated almost all upper-level engineering capstoneswith courses in advanced technical writing starting in 2003 and finalized the completion of thiseffort in 2013. The courses are co-taught by a
, Calculus 1 in their first year. Depending upon the college (and state), math courses can be accelerated to achieve the goal of calculus readiness. • Introductory Technical Coursework: Along with their math courses, STEM Core students take introductory engineering and/or computer science courses, ideally one per semester. These first-year courses vary by college, but often include Introduction to Engineering, Engineering Graphics/CAD, Introduction to Programming, Python, C++, etc. • STEM Career Orientation: First-hand STEM career orientation via industry and university field trips, guest speakers from partner employers, a virtual career speaker series, etc. • Wraparound Academic and Social Support: A
topractice via a project in which they must implement 2D image convolution on a Field-ProgrammableGate Array (FPGA), using HLS tools. The impact of the instruction on students is assessed via surveysand the results show that students find the material to be challenging, yet interesting. The results alsoshow that there is ample room to provide additional instruction to students on topics that are core tomodern hardware design, such as Direct-Memory Access (DMA).1. IntroductionCourses on digital design are essential components of all computer engineering curricula [1]. Mostprograms have an introductory digital design course, where students learn the basics of logic gates,hardware description languages, and FPGA design. This introduction is typically
across all fourassignments, students were predominantly engaged in the Evaluating strategy during self-evaluation, whereas they predominantly engaged in Planning and Monitoring in the reflectionactivity. Student engagement was at the low and medium levels of the three metacognitivestrategies.Keywords: junior, reflection, metacognition, qualitativeI. IntroductionLifelong learning is one of the desired employability skills in today's job market. Forinstance, consider the technologies with which engineering work. The continuous evolutionof technology that results in the replacement of existing devices with new devices poses newchallenges and opportunities for engineers [1]. Working with new devices requires newknowledge and skillsets. To keep pace
monitoring. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Teaching Internet-of-Things (IoT) – A Remote Approach Samia Tasnim Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science The University of Toledo Toledo, OH, USA Samia.Tasnim@utoledo.eduAbstractThere has been rapid growth in internet-of-things (IoT) over the last few years. According togrand view research, the IoT market value will reach $933.62 billion by 2025. Moreover, thenumber of connected devices will become 1 trillion by 2025, per HP’s report. To prepare thestudents to be
infinitesimals workwithin the context of mathematical arithmetic. Of importance throughout this paper is basicfundamental arithmetic, which is what led to the development of the web-based errorless infinitycalculator software tool.For this work in developing and creating the errorless calculator, the authors introduce a new setof numbers referred to as omnifinites. Generally, in mathematics, a number is an arithmeticvalue used to represent a quantity. This definition implicitly implies a concept of size as well asorder, but not explicitly. For omnifinites, this definition is used as well. For the Greeks, indefining and describing a number, the concept of “The part of a number is less than the whole.”was foundational [1-3]. This concept was the governing