Conference Session

Classroom Methodologies

Collection

2021 Illinois-Indiana Regional Conference

Authors

John H. Mott, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Classroom methodologies

field of study. ethical behavior, and social responsibility. Knowledge and Scholarship: To build Aviation/Aerospace Management Technical the capacity to identify and conduct Competence: Students will demonstrate expert original research, scholarship or creative knowledge, skills, and ability in aspects of aviation endeavors. safety, sustainability, and quality management. Ethical and Responsible Research: To Analytical and Responsible Research demonstrate the ability to conduct Competence: Students will demonstrate research in an ethical and responsible competency in the application of quantitative, manner

Conference Session

Diversity, Inclusion, and Access

Collection

2021 Illinois-Indiana Regional Conference

Authors

La'Tonia Stiner-Jones, The Ohio State University

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Diversity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Access

their overall success as aresearcher. We also created multiple opportunities for the students to develop relationships withtheir peers and build community through a myriad of social events. Social activities weredesigned to take place during off hours and on weekends to avoid conflicting with studentresearch.MethodsThe mentors identified research project ideas for the participants prior to them arriving oncampus. Students participated in professional development opportunities that were eitherintegrated into their research immersion or separate activities. The students participated in theseactivities multiple times per week including workshops to inform them about how to besuccessful in the application process and graduate school, ethics, and

Conference Session

Classroom Methodologies

Collection

2021 Illinois-Indiana Regional Conference

Authors

Susan C. Brooks, Western Illinois University - Quad Cities

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Classroom methodologies

physical facilities but also socially. As an example,consider the recent public outcry over the unanticipated differential settlement of the MillenniumTower completed in 2008 in San Francisco, California. [11] By 2018, the iconic skyscraper hadsettled seventeen inches. Introducing a topic by using an example in the news adds credibilityand purpose to the learning, provides opportunities for interaction and engagement, and opensthe door for additional discussions on topics such as professional ethics, sustainability, andsocietal needs. Students frequently return to class having read more of the news articles and nowhave an interest in learning about the “how” and “why” of the reported event. They want tofigure it out. It makes the underlying math

Conference Session

Labs and Experiential Learning

Collection

2021 Illinois-Indiana Regional Conference

Authors

David Olawale, R.B. Annis School of Engineering, University of Indianapolis; Payton Ashby Staman, University of Indianapolis; James T Emery II, University of Indianapolis

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Labs and experiential learning

fabrication of a quality product. 9. Identify knowledge from other disciplines apart from mechanical engineering, you needed to successfully execute the industry-based project and how you use those knowledge in the project (PI 1c) 10. Describe how the ethics of your profession guided you as you executed the project. 11. Reflect on your personal experiences and lessons learned from the project. 12. Prepare report and present project result to your client and your management team.DeliverablesYour team is required to submit the following to your client and CEO (submission on learningmanagement system): 1. A concise report with executive summary (maximum 15 pages excluding appendix, Times New Roman font size of 12); appendix

Conference Session

Labs and Experiential Learning

Collection

2021 Illinois-Indiana Regional Conference

Authors

Gurcan Comert; Zulfikar Berk, University of South Carolina; Robert Petrulis; Balaji Iyangar; Esmail M Abuhdima, Benedict college; Negash Begashaw, Benedict College

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Diversity, Labs and experiential learning

engaged in a set of lessons designed to help them develop neededtechnical and conceptual skills (mainly programming in Python and R). In addition, they participated inregular online workshops with topics including research and ethics, preparation of effective presentations,and graduate school application preparation. Table 2 summarizes the topics covered in the learningactivities and workshops undertaken by the participants. Table 2: Learning activity topics covered during the summer 2020 REU Program Group Field Skills/Concepts 1 Communications, Transportation 5G, mathematics, Matlab 2 Computer Science, Transportation