Paper ID #48477Using design timelines for tracking and reflection on design processes: EmerginginsightsProf. Reid Bailey, University of Virginia Reid Bailey is a Professor in the Department of Systems and Information Engineering at the University of Virginia. He holds a BSE from Duke University and an MSME and PhD from Georgia Tech, all in mechanical engineering. His professional interests center on engineering design, education, and sustainability.Dr. Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington Dr. Jennifer Turns is a full professor in the Human Centered Design & Engineering Department in the College of
Paper ID #49228Thematic Analysis of Junior-Level Computer Engineering SyllabiSophie Marie Martyrossian, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Sophie Martyrossian is a student of Computer Science at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.Dr. Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Jane Lehr is a Professor in Ethnic Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies and Director of the Office of Student Research at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She is affiliated faculty in Computer Science & Software Engineering.Gabriel Medina-Kim
Paper ID #48732BOARD # 365: Empowering Junior Faculty and Students within an EngineeringDepartment using an Agile ApproachMassood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Massood Towhidnejad is Professor of Software Engineering and Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. His research is in the area of Software Engineering, and Quality Assurance.Sarah A Reynolds, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Sarah is a Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, with a
Paper ID #48034BOARD # 433: RED: Faculty Co-Create Community, Mentoring, TransformationDr. Lynne A Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Lynne Slivovsky is the Inaugural Chair of Computer Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, USA.Dr. Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Lizabeth Thompson is the Director of General Engineering and a professor in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. She has been at Cal Poly for 32 years and has held various positions on campus including Co-Director of
, with a common gradingsystem. This paper assesses the student performance in statics over the past few years at OSU,across various semesters while considering the various ‘features’ of the course. Results indicatethat the performance of students in fall and summer are generally better than in spring with a largernumber of students obtaining ‘A’ or ‘B’. In-person learning in the post covid times (after 2021)has resulted in improved student performance compared to covid times. Recent developments inthe introduction of supplemental instruction (SI) leaders at OSU is an initiative that is expected tosee further improvements. Future work focused on hands-on learning and guest lectures fromindustry, can greatly enhance student learning.Keywords
Paper ID #47150BOARD # 431: Project ELEVATE: Utilizing our AGEP Alliance to BuildInfrastructure for ChangeDr. Alaine M Allen, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Alaine M. Allen is a dedicated educator who has spent over thirty years creating opportunities and amplifying the voices of individuals from groups that have historically been marginalized, underestimated, or overlooked in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. She currently serves as an Associate Dean at Carnegie Mellon University in the College of Engineering. In this role, she collaborates with a team of professionals to strengthen the
protocol as the study in [2] and were from the same pool ofrecruitment.Figure 1: The question of interest, “the rigid body beam” question (ConcepTest #4660)Think Aloud ProtocolThirteen students were asked the rigid body beam question (Figure 1). The correct answer to thisconcept question is the last answer option: “The magnitude will increase, and the direction willchange such that the angle (measured CCW) between the force at A and line AB increases.” Theresearch team is interested if the student will draw a free body diagram and elect to summoments about either point A or B to determine their answer. When looking at equations ofequilibrium, students should recognize the applied moment about both A and B due to F1 willincrease. If they sum
to explore the relationship between problem-solving skills andconceptual understanding.The three teaching styles examined in this study are: (A) a flipped, recitation-based classroomwith a mastery-based derivation approach, (B) a lecture-style class using the SMART (SupportedMastery Assessment through Repeated Testing) approach, and (C) a lecture-style class with threelevels of student participation to engage both reflective and active learners. We analyzed studentperformance data from exams and concept inventory questions to address the following researchquestions: (I) Do problem-solving skills differ among students taught with different approaches?(II) How does conceptual understanding vary among students in different teachingenvironments
comprehension of three-phase power generation. c b’ Vca a’ a Vab Vbc b c’ Van Vbn Vcn n Figure 1. Schematic of a three-phase wye connection stator of a synchronous generator c b’ Vca a’ a Vab b
-situated laboratories in the context of electrochemistry by engaging students inproductive engineering practice.NomenclatureI, Current the battery is cycled at (A)V+, Volume of electrolyte in the posolyte tank (m3)V–, Volume of electrolyte in the negolyte tank (m3)F, Faraday’s constant (96,485 C mol–1)b, column vector containing the constant reaction terms (mol m–3 s–1)K, matrix containing rate constants for species decay and crossover in the system (mol m–3 s–1)𝐶, Column vector containing all bulk concentration (mol m–3)𝐶𝐴∞,+ , Bulk concentration of species A in the positive half-cell (mol m–3) ∞,+𝐶𝐴+ , Bulk concentration of species A+ in the positive half-cell (mol m–3)𝐶𝐵∞,− , Bulk concentration of species B in the positive half-cell
platformUsing a platform is the easiest way to create a conversational interface. Platforms are userfriendly. They let you choose predefined elements to design chatbots and launch them withoutwriting codes. To facilitate the building process, some platforms provide templates. Platformsalso could be used for testing whether your business could benefit from using a chatbot. Somecompanies use chatbot platforms only during the shopping season. They use a chatbot to helpsupport teams or promote their new products. Another advantage of platforms is integrating themwith third-party services.(b)- Chatbot Design using CodingBuilding your own chatbot from scratch is time-consuming, but it gives you total control overyour chatbot. You can customize your chatbot
course. We designed the survey workflow to ask participantsdifferent questions based on whether the participant was an undergraduate student (Appendix B)or an instructor (Appendix C). The survey provided definitions for various online resources(Appendix D) to support completion of the survey. Here, we define “online resources” as anyvideo, simulation, webpage, document, worked/interactive example problem, forum, or otherinteractive tool accessed through the internet that enhances student learning. We also collecteddemographic information from participants. As an incentive for participation, we entered allparticipants into a raffle for $50 Amazon gift cards.The student survey (Appendix B) comprised 20 questions per course enrolled. We asked
the carpet and EVA. b) Determine the relationship between Fat (friction force) and Wfat (work done by friction). c) Identify which cluster represents the greatest energy loss. d) Determine which material the student would choose to cover their steel track.EvaluationA pre-and post-lesson knowledge assessment was conducted using a Likert-typequestionnaire (appendix A). The experiment was conducted with approximately 340students divided into groups of 3 to 4 in laboratory classes (100 minutes). Around 119students responded to the questionnaire. Pre-class % Post-class %Subject Question % Difference
and Social Integration between Working-Class and Middle/Upper-Class Students at Large, Public Research Universities,” J. Coll. Stud. Retent. Res. Theory Pract., vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 215–242, Aug. 2013, doi: 10.2190/CS.15.2.e.[18] S. Pierszalowski, J. Bouwma-Gearhart, and L. Marlow, “A Systematic Review of Barriers to Accessing Undergraduate Research for STEM Students: Problematizing Under-Researched Factors for Students of Color,” Soc. Sci., vol. 10, no. 9, p. 328, 2021, doi: 10.3390/socsci10090328.[19] J. Blue, B. Johnson, A. Summerville, and B. P. Kirkmeyer, “Beliefs and behaviors of first-generation and low-income students in early engineering courses,” presented at the CoNECD 2018 - Collaborative
EDUC 285 Secondary Rdg/LA Across Discpl 3.00 A- 11.10 EDUC 286 Second Rdg/Adoles Design F.P. 1.00 A 4.00 EDUC 287 Instruct Design & Classrm Mgmt 2.00 A- 7.40 ENGL 305 American Literature I 4.00 B 12.00 Detected Table Extracted OCR Output Stage 3: LLM ART 115 Basic Sculpture 2 Bt 6.6 Reorganize this ART 116
number of students to succeed. The school learning theoryof J. B. Carroll presents a learning theory that undergirds mastery learning, especially flexibilityconcerning the time available for learning. Under Carroll’s theory, learning is based on the ratioof time needed to time spent on learning, with high-aptitude students needing less time. This de-emphasizes the role of innate ability, promotes hard work, and provides guidance for retainingless prepared students in engineering without lowering standards.In the author's approach to mastery learning, no partial credit is given on 75% of test problems,however, students are able to repeat those problems, possibly with some penalty. Students mustdemonstrate mastery of basic material by the end of
theLinkages*. Res High Educ 47, 1–32 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11162-005-8150-9[3] F. E. Causer, M. Baranowski, A. V. Masters, and A. M. Williams, "Quiet eye training: Reviewand future directions," Frontiers in Psychology, vol. 13, Art. no. 840180, 2022. [Online].Available: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.840180/full.[4] Cerbin, W. “Improving student learning from lectures.” Scholarship of Teaching andLearning in Psychology, 4(3), 151–163. (2018) https://doi.org/10.1037/stl0000113[5] Shernoff, D. J., Csikszentmihalyi, M., Shneider, B., & Shernoff, E. S. Student engagement inhigh school classrooms from the perspective of flow theory. School Psychology Quarterly, 18(2),158–176. (2003) https://doi.org/10.1521/scpq
campus buildings, suchas Stanky Field, Shelby Hall, and others. These assignments provided hands-on experience inboth digital design and physical modeling techniques. A follow-up quiz with unlimited attemptsensured mastery of the content, allowing students to gain confidence in interpreting and applyingengineering standards. Figure 2(b) shows one of student groups presenting the blueprint of thesouth elevation side view of Hancock Whitney Stadium. Additional details of the group projectare illustrated in Appendix A-2. (a) (b)Figure 2. (a) In-class illustration of using standardized measurement methods to students; (b) students presented a group
students could either participate in person or viaZoom on any given day. The course was taught by the lead author within their department in two consecutive quarters, once each tothe department’s BS (taught in Fall 2024) and MS students (taught in Spring 2024), hereafter referred to in thispaper as GAIC-B and GAIC-M respectively. The course and assignment structures were identical, and the contentsdiffered only in the way that GAIC-B contained more readings on account of being taught twice a week whereasGAIC-M was only once a week. The difference in the number of class periods was to accommodate the needs of therespective programs within the department and not the authors’ choice.AssignmentsWriting Assignments These assignments
, as well as approximation techniques that may be used in cases where these numericalmethods perform poorly.MethodologyThe development of a robust visualization technique to illustrate the concepts pertaining to thegeneration of magnetic fields is the primary goal of this study, as the magnetic field is the onlyfield that appears in Ampere’s law (shown in Equation 1) in the absence of displacement currents∂t E, such that static current densities (J) are the only sources of magnetic field. Note that µ0represents the free space magnetic permeability. ∇ × B = µ0 (J + ϵ0 ∂t E) (1)Furthermore, the magnetic field belongs to a class of vector fields that are divergence-free
practices in action, such ascampus recycling centers or energy-efficient buildings.The CFA framework was integrated into the interdisciplinary course Engineering in the 21st Century(E102), involving 726 first-year students across 10 sections taught by three instructors. Students weredivided into two groups. Group A received streamlined access to CFAs, including a curated list ofactivities and regular reminders via the learning management system (Moodle), with access to bothin-person and asynchronous CFAs. Group B, in contrast, received information about CFAs only viaMoodle posts and verbal communication during class without asynchronous options or structuredreminders. Both groups were required to complete three CFAs of their choice and submit
Research Board (IRB) approvalto administer the survey was requested and approved; only 18 consenting student responses arepresented here (7 identifying as female and 11 identifying as male).Results and DiscussionInsights into the impact of the Better Conversations intervention can be gleaned from (a)anecdotal evidence derived from student feedback and module observations and (b) studentssurvey responses; both will be presented in this section.Anecdotal EvidenceMany students indicated that the course supplied them with valuable resources that improvedtheir communication skills. Students reported using the frameworks taught in the course in avariety of settings, including teamwork and family interactions. For example, one student sharedhow they
computational tools in engineering education. This balanced approach ensuresthat students develop both theoretical understanding and practical computational skills necessaryfor modern engineering practice.1.3 Plant Technology Example ProblemA thermodynamic analysis of the transfer of liquids by pressurized gas plant technology is to beperformed. Two tanks A and B (see schematic) containing the refrigerant R-134a are connectedby a valve. The fluid in tank A is initially saturated vapor at 80 oF with a volume of 3.2 ft3, and inthe insulated tank B it is at -40 oF, quality of 0.01 with a volume of 2.5 ft3. The valve is openedslightly, allowing the fluid to flow from A to B. A pressure regulator connected to tank B allowsliquid to flow out when the
betweenthem. This interactive experience reinforced theoretical concepts learned in class, deepened theirunderstanding of the material, and offered a more in-depth learning experience compared totraditional methods, with the VR environment’s fidelity accurately representing the crystalstructures.Figure 1 illustrates a sample of a simple cubic and face-centered cubic structure, which studentscan typically observe only in 2D on paper. With the use of virtual reality (VR), students are ableto view these structures in three dimensions, enabling them to rotate and examine the atomicarrangement from various perspectives.Figure 1. (a) Simple cubic structure (b) face centered cubic structurePhase 3: AssessmentA standardized set of assessment questions has
this because in addition to becoming taught, the plasticwill also go clear as it reaches GTT. (a) (b Figure 2.6. HDPE from a milk jug (a) before and (b) after reaching GTT(Note: be careful not to overheat the plastic, as it can cause the plastic to become too thin orburn a hole through the sheet, making it impossible to form with. This may take some practiceand a few tries to get right.)Once the plastic has reached GTT, turn on your vacuum and carefully pick up the wooden clampwith the handles. Rotate the wooden clamp 90 degrees and firmly lower it over the buck andonto vacuum table, using the vertical uprights as a guide.(NOTE: if the frame is too hot
). Broadening Participation:Engaging Academically At-Risk Freshmen in Undergraduate Research. Council onUndergraduate Research Quarterly, 37(1).[11] Bakshi, A., Patrick, L. E., & Wischusen, E. W. (2016). A framework for implementingcourse-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) in freshman biology labs. TheAmerican Biology Teacher, 78(6), 448-455.[12] D. Melton. “Entrepreneurial Mindset – Equipping engineering students to excel” https://engineeringunleashed.com/mindset (Accessed Jan. 10, 2025).[13] Peponis, J., & Benton, M. L., & Van Treuren, K. W., & Johnson, B. E., & Liu, L., & Jacobi,A. M. (2023, June), Work-In-Progress: Early Student Exposure to an Entrepreneurial Mindset inEngineering Research Paper presented at
to time constraints [37].B. LLMs in the Computing Classroom The increasing use of LLMs in computing classrooms [13, 15, 16, 28, 29, 32, 42] presents a valuable resource for students andnew opportunities to support learning. State of the art models provide an alternative avenue for help seeking and can thereforeaid learning while potentially reducing the workload on tutors [14, 29], although potential challenges to learning also exist[33]. Recent work also points to particular benefits for NNES students [4]. Within computing education, NNES students havebeen found to grasp computing concepts more quickly when using their native language [10]. Given the strong performanceof LLMs in non-English languages [19, 23, 40] and the fact that many
-minute video using a Western New England University background slide onPowerPoint and were allowed to use the typed script to present. They were instructed to convertthe final .PPT file to an .MP4 and upload the final pitch to the school’s learning managementsystem (LMS, Desire2Learn).The final video was analyzed by course instructors using a pitch rubric (Appendix B) who alsowrote personalized feedback to encourage each individual student to continue to develop theirWhy Pitch. The transcripts from pitches were also evaluated by AI tools and compared to facultyevaluations (Appendix C).A pre- and post-survey was delivered via QR code projected in the classroom and students wereencouraged to participate in the research Study. Those that chose to
. Accessed: Jan. 08, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1XOhf5KuDfBQ6N-_QzsMxmMx1CUqS594[3] B. L. Montgomery, “Mapping a Mentoring Roadmap and Developing a Supportive Network for Strategic Career Advancement,” SAGE Open, vol. 7, no. 2, p. 215824401771028, Apr. 2017, doi: 10.1177/2158244017710288.[4] B. Ahn and M. F. Cox, “Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes of Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Mentors in Undergraduate Research Settings,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 105, no. 4, pp. 605–629, 2016, doi: 10.1002/jee.20129.[5] P. Ann Mabrouk and M. Gapud Remijan, “Critical traits of graduate student mentors affecting students’ science identity development in an NSF-funded research
showedimprovement in designing products to solve real-world problems. I can design products to solve a real-world problem.(A) HMG vs. NHMG (B) Averages of HMG vs. NHMG 5 4.5 4.15 4.21 Post-HMG 22.6 64.3 13.1 4 3.58 3.67 3.5 Pre-HMG Average 13.9 44.4 36.1 5.6 3