computational competencies throughout the engineeringcurricula by integrating problems of disciplinary engineering practice.CPACE Project Overview Page 24.1268.2 The CPACE project is divided in two phases, CPACE I and II. During CPACE I we: a)identified the computational competencies needed in the engineering workplace; b) developed a‘data-to-computer science (CS)-concept map’ to translate our research findings into fundamentalCS concepts that can be used in curricular implementation. Our results are consistent with otherresearch on engineering education13, 14 and details of the process and findings from CPACE I arepresented elsewhere15, 16.CPACE I
. Shah, J.J., Kulkarni, S.V. and N. Vargas-Hernandez. 2000. Evaluation of idea generation methods for conceptual design: effectiveness metrics and design of experiments. Journal of Mechanical Design, 122: 377- 384.16. Shah, J. J., Smith, S. M., and N. Vargas-Hernandez. 2003. Metrics for measuring ideation effectiveness. Design Studies, 24(2): 111–134.17. Vargas-Hernandez, N., Shah, J. J., and S. M. Smith. 2010. Understanding design ideation mechanisms through multilevel aligned empirical studies. Design Studies, 31(4): 382–410.18. Nelson B. A., Wilson J. O., Rosen D., and Yen J. 2009. Refined metrics for measuring ideation effectiveness. Design Studies, 30(6): 737–743.19. Verhaegen P.-A., Vandevenne D., Peeters J., and Duflou J. R
Rao, University of Northern Iowa Dr. Nageswara Rao, P. (P. N. Rao) is a professor of Technology at University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He taught at Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, before coming to USA. He received his B. E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, M. E. degree from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani and Ph. D. from Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India. His current teaching and research interests include Manufacturing Engineering, Metal Cutting, CNC, CAD/CAM, Product Design, Sustainability, Additive Manufacturing (RP), CIM, Tool De- sign, CAPP, MEMS and Nano Education, and Technology Education. He is the author
for secondary admission to the College of Engineering. These include theintroductory calculus, chemistry, physics, engineering, and computing courses. The tutoringcenter is co-located with the academic and co-curricular program facilities and operates Sundaythrough Thursday evenings. Tutors are upper-level students who have received a grade of A-/B+or better in each of the courses they support.Both resident and non-resident persisters viewed the tutoring program offered through the CoReExperience program favorably with over 90% of respondents indicating it as a positive or verypositive experience. However, we found that residents used tutoring more often than non-residents. Nearly 54% of residents indicated they attended tutoring at least
sustainability modules, to ensure intended learning outcomesare achieved. Bibliography1. Falk, J. H. (2003). Personal meaning mapping. In G.Caban, C.Scott, J.Falk, & L.Dierking (Eds.), Museums and creativity: A study into the role of museums in design education Sydney: Powerhouse Publishing.2. Sampson, V. (2006). Two-Tiered Assessment. Science Scope: Teacher’s Toolkit. 46-49.3. Bell, P., Lewenstein, B., Shouse, A.W., & Feder, M.A. (Eds.). (2009). Learning Science in Informal Environments: People, Places, and Pursuits. National Research Council of the National Academies. Washington: The National Academies Press.4. Falk, J. H. & Storksdieck, M. (2005). Using the Contextual Model of Learning
for this sample, so the question was reworded for more consistency within the questiongroup. In addition, two other questions were reworded for clarity. This resulted in the followingnew question items for Q3. Q3 My questions are answered (a) quickly / (b) clearly / (c) completely / (d) by the (a-d) instructor or TA. Similarly, validation and investigation of the results of Q4, the help-seeking construct, showedthat the questions about contacting an expert personally could be collapsed because we didn’tactually need to distinguish between the instructor and TA, or between email and telephone. Thequestions are now represented by one question, “By email (phone) to instructor or TA”. Inaddition, “searching online” was added
achievement and gender affect the earnings of STEM majors? Apropensity score matching approach. Research in Higher Education. doi 10.1007/s11162-013-9310-y.4 Thomas, S. L., & Zhang, L. (2005). Post-baccalaureate wage growth within 4 years of graduation: The effects ofcollege quality and college major. Research in Higher Education, 46(4), 437–459.5 Carnevale, A. P., Smith, N., & Melton, M. (2011). STEM: Science, technology, engineering, mathematics.Washington, DC: Georgetown University, Center on Education and the Workforce.6 Langdon, D., McKittrick, G., Beede, D., Khan, B., & Doms, M. (2011). STEM: Good jobs now and for the future(ESA Issue Brief No. 03-11). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Commerce.7 Hoachlander, G., Sikora, A. C
Paper ID #10863The CARE (Center for Academic Resources in Engineering) Program at Illi-noisProf. William H. Mischo, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign William Mischo is Head, Grainger Engineering Library Information Center and Professor, University Library at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC). He has been a Principal Investigator on a number of digital library grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), including the National Ethics Portal grant, several National Science Digital Library (NSDL) grants, and the Digital Library Initiative I grant. He has also received an Institute of Museum
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respondents indicatedthat technical skills are gained more from course work than EWB-USA) and 61.8% of theirprofessional skills came from their EWB-USA experience. These results aligned with ourexpectation that EWB-USA members gained more professional skills from EWB-USA thancoursework, which aligns with findings from studies of LTS students15. Table 6: Results for Educational Outcomes & Global Experiences Theme Sub Theme No. of Items EWB p-value EWB-like p-value Technical Skills 13 0.066* 0.538 a: Apply knowledge 3 0.195 0.583 b: Experiments
Paper ID #9586Defining Engineering EducationDr. Alan Cheville, Bucknell University Alan Cheville studied optoelectronics and ultrafast optics at Rice University, followed by fourteen years as a faculty member at Oklahoma State University working on terahertz frequencies and engineering edu- cation. While at Oklahoma State he developed courses in photonics and engineering design. After serving for two and a half years as a program director in engineering education at the National Science Founda- tion, he took a chair position in electrical engineering at Bucknell University. He is currently interested in
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to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.The student outcomes grouped under the professional component address non-technicalcompetencies that are vital to engineering practice. These are
(2013). at 4. Akay, A. A renaissance in engineering PhD education. Eur. J. Eng. Educ. 37–41 (2008). at Page 24.1146.135. Schillebeeckx, M., Maricque, B. & Lewis, C. The missing piece to changing the university culture. Nat. Biotechnol. 31, 938–41 (2013).6. Nair, C. & Patil, A. Industry vs universities: re-engineering graduate skills-a case study. Qual. Stand. High. Educ. … 1–7 (2008). at 7. Martin, R., Maytham, B., Case, J. & Fraser, D. Engineering graduates’ perceptions of how well they were prepared for work in industry. Eur. J. Eng. Educ. 30, 167–180 (2005).8. Lang, J. D
, and as a Post-Doctoral Research Officer at the Center for Informal Learning and Schools (CILS) at King’s College, University of London. Her graduate training is in Science & Technology Studies and Women’s Studies at Virginia Tech.Ms. Helene Finger P.E., California Polytechnic State UniversityAlana Christine Snelling Page 24.1375.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 When, Why, How, Who – Recruitment Lessons from First Year Engineering Students in the Millennial GenerationToday, an increasing number of women enter, remain, and succeed within science
runs was basedon the contributions and performance of the individual sub-teams; each student in a sub-teamreceived the same feedback and grade. The grade for the final presentation, demo and report wasbased on the quality, completeness and delivery of the integrated solution demo, the quality ofthe presentation and delivery, and the quality and completeness of the project report.At the end, the students were placed by the instructor into one of three categories: (a)consistently demonstrated excellent contributions to the success of the project (19%), (b)consistently demonstrated strong contributions to the success of the project (54%) and (c)consistently demonstrated weak contributions to the success of the project (27%). The numberbetween
Page 24.1218.14Development of Higher Engineering Education in China]. Beijing Institute of TechnologyPress.2012:144.2“The College and Department Adjustment of Higher Education” in the 1952, “the Anti-RightistMovement" in 1957, “The Socialist Education Movement ”in the 1960s, the ten-years long "CulturalRevolution" movement (from 1966 to 1976), and “The Improvement and Rectification” period after1976 and “The Reform and Opening Up” period after 1978 in the so called "post-Cultural Revolution"era.3 Kimball, B. A. 1995. Orators and Philosophers: A History of the Idea of Liberal Education. CollegeBoard.4The Research Group of General Education Project in Institute of Higher Education, Beijing Universityof Aeronautics and Astronautics. Zhuan
thinking, left to itself, is biased,distorted, partial, uninformed or downright prejudiced. Yet the quality of our life and that ofwhat we produce, make, or build depends precisely on the quality of our thought. Shoddythinking is costly, both in money and in quality of life. Excellence in thought, however, must besystematically cultivated1, 4.Critical thinking is the art of analyzing and evaluating thinking with a view to improving it1.According to Elder and Paul2 whenever we think, we think for a purpose within a point of viewbased on assumptions leading to implications and consequences. Thus, a well-cultivated criticalthinker1, 2: a) Raises vital questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely b) Gathers and assesses relevant
. 2000. A review of the integration of science and mathematics: Implications for further research. School Science and Mathematics, 100(2), 73-82.16. Hartzler, D.S. 2000. A meta-analysis of studies conducted on integrated curriculum programs and their effects on student achievement. Ed.D. Dissertation, Indiana University, Bloomington.17. Lehrer, R., L. Schauble, and D. Lucas. 2008. Supporting development of the epistemology of inquiry. Cognitive Development, 24: 512-529.18. Sherin, B. 2001. How students understand physics equations. Cognition and Instruction, 19, 479-541.19. DiSessa, A. 2000. Changing Minds. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.20. Sengupta, P. and U. Wilensky. 2011. Lowering the learning threshold: Multi-agent-based
comprehensive quality and social responsibility of students; 4. More emphasis should be placed on the cultivation of talents internationally.In addition, students should be qualified in a main discipline, with specific courses and aninternship experience. For example, in Guilin University of Electronic Technology, according tothe undergraduate program for specialty in mechanical design, manufacturing and automation,the main disciplines are: Mechanics, Electronics Science and Technology.The main courses are: Theoretical Mechanics, Material Mechanics, Engineering Graphics andFundamentals of CAD, Mechanical Principles, Mechanical Design, Electrical EngineeringTechnology, Electronic Technology B, Principle of Microcomputer and Interface Technology
), search = 0.32 (2 and 0), and chat widgets = 0.24 (1 and 0).Electrical Engineering (EE) LibGudiesIn order to make the data collection manageable for the following sections, the number ofLibGuides was further reduced to 22 for each subject. This number represents about 7% of theLibGuides that initially had the criteria for selection. The random process of selection in datacollection can provide a realistic representation of the total population and is a method normallyused in data collection14; this tool is used for data collection specifically when the contentanalysis has the potential of producing a staggering amount of data. Appendix B shows the list ofthe institutions.EE TabsEleven main areas were found. EE tabs tend to be mostly focused on
will succeed (earn an A or B) in my science courses.Pretend you are going to volunteer for community service sometime in the next year. Ratehow you feel about the following.Community Service (13 items) Improving communities is important to maintaining a quality society. I am responsible for doing something about improving the community. It's my responsibility to take some real measures to help others in need.Statistical AnalysisThe data was analyzed for missing values and data entry errors. Any missing values wereexamined for patterns, and no student skipped more than one or two items in each administrationof the survey. Few students skipped any questions, and there were not any substantial differencesbetween those skipped items
the program gives good results.As an example, the results of the 2012-2013 academic year program polls are given. Theprogram participants and the leaders of the industry training departments were interviewed.The interviews gave the following results.1. Have you obtained a lot of new information during the program?a) Almost all information was new for me.b) I knew some facts, but most of the information was new for me.c) I knew almost everything; however, my knowledge was structured in the course of theprogram.d) I did not learn anything new.The majority of the program participants chose the “b” answer.2. Name the modules or parts of the program which were underdeveloped and did notmeet your requirements.None of the program
- due Graduate School. Ms. Lynch is a registered veterinary technician, focusing on animal behavior. Her research focuses on doctoral student engagement and assessment of doctoral student learning outcomes in identified best practices, including mentoring, developing effective writing strategies, recruitment, reten- tion, and transition courses, and doctoral student professional development. Ms. Lynch instructs Purdue’s Preparing Future Faculty course and the Preparing Future Professionals course. Page 24.201.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014
Paper ID #9501Student Projects Course for Computer Engineering MajorsDr. Dick Blandford, University of Evansville Dick Blandford is the EECS Department Chair at the University of Evansville in Evansville, IndianaMr. Mark Earl Randall, University of Evansville Page 24.1125.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Student Projects Course for Computer Engineering MajorsAbstractThis paper describes a junior level software/hardware course for computer engineering majors,who have
Paper ID #9807Curriculum Exchange: Cantilever BridgingDr. Stephen J. Ressler, U.S. Military Academy Stephen Ressler, P.E. Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus from the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) at West Point and currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for Engineering Encounters, a non-profit organization founded to promote K-12 engineering outreach. He earned a B.S. degree from USMA in 1979, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University in 1989, and a Ph.D. from Lehigh in 1991. As an active duty Army officer, he served in a variety of military engineering assignments around the world. He
. Page 24.1299.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Unleashing Student Creativity with Digital Design PatternsIntroductionThe design of digital logic circuits is, in part, a creative process. A solution to a logic designproblem must be imagined before it can be implemented. Creativity takes time and effort todevelop. With sufficient experience, students who design logic circuits can become quiteproficient in it (this often occurs only after graduation). In a classroom environment, however,teaching creativity is challenging. We believe that, with specific techniques, it is possible toencourage its development in such a way that students are able to design, implement and testsolutions to more
Paper ID #8755Faculty Internship: Providing New Skills for Construction EducatorsDr. Lisa M Holliday P.E., University of OklahomaProf. Matthew Reyes, University of Oklahoma Matthew received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas A&M University. After working for several years in the construction industry both in the field and in management, he joined the Construction Science faculty at the University of Oklahoma in 2012. Along with his research interests in earthen construction and the Latino workforce in construction, he is interested in teaching students to improve their visuo-spatial skills and
Paper ID #8624The EPICS Program: Innovative Education for Authentic LearningMrs. Jean M. Trusedell, Purdue University Jean Trusedell is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher with extensive experience working with K-12 Ed- ucators and students. Her current project is working with the EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service) at Purdue University to create curriculum that can be used with students throughout the coun- try to integrate best classroom practices with engineering principles. Previously, she was the Science and Technology Coach for MSD of Decatur Township in Indianapolis, IN. Ms. Trusedell is pursuing a
Paper ID #9075Integration of Art and Engineering: Creating Connections between Engi-neering Curricula and an Art Museum’s CollectionDr. Katherine Hennessey Wikoff, Milwaukee School of Engineering Katherine Wikoff is a Professor in the General Studies Department at Milwaukee School of Engineering, where she teaches a variety of humanities and social science courses including literature, film studies, po- litical science, and communications. In addition to her teaching at MSOE, she consults and teaches tech- nical communication courses on-site for industry professionals at companies like Harley-Davidson and Milwaukee