Paper ID #20953A Project Based Approach To Introduction To EngineeringDr. Rouzbeh Tehrani, Temple University Rouzbeh Tehrani is the graduate coordinator of the civil and environmental engineering department and an assistant professor at Temple University. He also serves as the co-chair of AEESP education committee. He has been involved in teaching and developing labs and teaching materials for several courses such as Introduction to Engineering, science GenEds, Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology, and Water Quality and Treatment since 2013.Dr. Mohammad F. Kiani, Temple UniversityDr. Evangelia Bellas , Temple
Session W1A Work-in-Progress - Instilling Entrepreneurial Mindset by Vertical Integration of Engineering Projects Shankar Ramakrishnan, Ph.D., Deana Delp, Ph.D. Arizona State University, sramakr5@asu.edu, ddelp@asu.eduAbstract - The goal of this research project is to instill an TABLE I ASU’S FRAMEWORK FOR DOCUMENTING STUDENT AND FACULTYentrepreneurial mindset by vertically integrating a single OUTCOMES RELATED TO THE THREE C’S [1]design project among two consecutive freshmen
Paper ID #20906Designing a Scalable Statics Project for a First-Year Mechanical EngineeringCourseProf. Dani Fadda P.E., University of Texas, Dallas Dr. Fadda is Clinical Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. His background includes two decades of professional engineering practice in the energy industry where he has held numerous positions. Dr. Fadda has worked in product research and developed patented products for chemical, petrochemical, and nuclear applications. He is involved with professional organizations and was named the 2016 ASME North Texas Engineer of the Year.Dr. Oziel Rios, University of Texas
Paper ID #20882Examples of Free Choice Open-Ended Design Projects in a First-Year Engi-neering CourseDr. Jack Bringardner, NYU Tandon School of Engineering Jack Bringardner is an Assistant Professor in the First-Year Engineering Program at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He studied civil engineering and received his B.S. from the Ohio State University and his M.S and Ph.D. at the University of Texas at Austin. His primary focus is developing curriculum, mentoring students, and engineering education research, particularly in the Introduction to Engineering and Design course at NYU. He is the Webmaster for the ASEE First
University for 13 years. He recently returned to the faculty in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He has been a faculty member at CSU for 29 years. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Session W1A Project-Based Service Learning for First-Year Engineering Students in Partnership with the Graduate Teaching Fellows Mona Hemmati, Alistair Cook, and Thomas J. Siller Colorado State University, Mona.Hemmati@colostate.edu, Alistair.Cook@colostate.edu, Thomas.Siller@colostate.eduAbstract
Paper ID #20915Self Directed Projects to Increase Engagement and Satisfaction in Basic Pro-gramming CourseMs. Tonya Whitehead, Wayne State University Ms. Whitehead is a Part-time Faculty in Basic Engineering and Doctoral Candidate in Biomedical En- gineering at Wayne State University. She also holds a Graduate Student Assistantship in the Office for Teaching and Learning, where she focuses on course development for STEM and graduate student peda- gogy training. The university honored her with the Garrett T. Heberlein Endowed Award for Excellence in Teaching for Graduate Students in 2017 for her work improving undergraduate
for 13 years. He recently returned to the faculty in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He has been a faculty member at CSU for 29 years. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Session W1A The EWB Challenge – Preparing Engineers toWork Globally Through International Development Design Projects Alistair Cook, Mona Hemmati, Thomas Siller Colorado State University, alistair.cook@colosate.edu, mona.hemmati@colostate.edu, thomas.siller@colostate.edu ABSTRACT INTRODUCTIONSince
, and the connection between the two.Lauren Corrigan, Ohio State University Lauren Corrigan is a lecturer in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Ohio State. She has two years of industry experience as an environmental engineering consultant. Her responsibilities included solid waste design, construction quality assurance, and computer aided design in support of various environmental projects. Lauren currently engages in teaching and curriculum development within the First-Year Engineering Program. Her research interests include the retention and success of students in STEM fields, with a
Session XXX Work in Progress: An Organized Team SelfSelection Process for First Year Engineering Design Projects Robert Gettens, Harlan Spotts, Jingru Zhang and Changhoon Lee Western New England University, robert.gettens@wne.edu, harlan.spotts@wne.edu, jingru.zhang@wne.edu, chanhoon.lee@wne.eduAbstract – The purpose of this work in progress is to of their own efforts. The thought of having their ownpresent a method of project development and team success be dependent on the efforts of someone else cancreation that is student driven. There are a variety of provoke anxiety. Often times these students
degree.hardware and software tools, including LabVIEW, Additionally, incoming students must take a zero-credit-myRIO, SolidWorks, and a Makerbot 3-D printer; an hour, six-week “student success” course, which coversincreased number of hands-on labs and projects; a focus topics, including academic policies and resources,on connecting concepts to other courses (math, science, communication with professors, study strategies, timeand engineering courses); and a multi-part project that management, and professional development. Because theseinvolved reverse engineering, 3-D modeling, material and are covered in an auxiliary course, they are not the focus ofsustainability
Kaitlin E. Mallouk, William T. Riddell, Karl B. Dyer Rowan University, mallouk@rowan.edu, riddell@rowan.edu, dyerk@rowan.eduAbstract - In a freshman engineering course, one measurements, units and dimensions, statistics, engineeringobjective is to introduce multidisciplinary teams of economics, etc.), as well as to develop the professionalengineering students to unifying engineering and science skills outlined in the ABET A-K outcomes. In the secondprinciples such as mass, momentum and energy semester, students from six engineering majors work inbalances; materials; thermodynamics, and electricity interdisciplinary teams on faculty-designed projects thatand magnetism using a
introducing these concepts in the freshman year, students will be able to apply the skills they develop inIndex Terms – FYEE course, Human-centered design, future projects throughout their tenure as an undergraduateInteractive design, Sustainable design, Engineering design student and into their career as an engineer.process OBJECTIVES INTRODUCTION To improve student outcomes at the Raymond B. JonesWhile engineering problem-solving utilizes concepts from College of
-based and project-based learning.Higher education should be a transformative experience for The author’s previous works [6-8] describe the detailsstudents. A few years of studying and experience in college about the Freshman Engineering Discovery courses that havecan lead to a lifetime of success. During school years, been running for more than eight years at Marquetteengineering students develop technical and professional University – Opus College of Engineering. After introducingskills. But beyond those skill sets, education and experience the entrepreneurially minded learning (EML) as one of thein engineering school can
. This course has been offered for our program in Fall 2006. This course was intended tothe past ten years with various teaching approaches. It is introduce what the mechanical engineering discipline is andmostly a project-based course combined with lectures what mechanical engineers do once they join the work-force.across the mechanical engineering topics, such as The course was developed as a group effort, then rotatedforce/stress analysis, material properties, motion, fluids, among ME faculty with diverse research interests [8].etc. In the first few offerings, ME faculty members were In the first few offerings, more emphasis (up to 50% ofinvited as guest speakers to present their areas of the
creating thin interfaces in analogue as well as digital media and about using design as a catalyst for the empowerment of women. Currently he is working on projects related to: micro financing with an NGO in India; the use of cell phones for creating a more efficient process in maintaining immunization records for developing countries; and developing a foot measurement system with jaipur foot. He is also working on a new methodology for easier learning of 3D modeling applications for design students. He divides his time between the United States and India.He obtained his BArch from the School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi and his Master of Science in Design from Arizona State University. Professor Sharma is
significant modifications to the overall course structure since 2011, thepart of this is in the preparation of students to work in varied course has evolved into the current project-based format. Thedesign environments that often require working in teams details of the evolution of this course, along with the detailedcomprised of individuals with diverse skills and background description of the course content, lab structure, and design[1]. The opportunity to develop the skills necessary to work projects, can be reviewed in [7].in this type of environment can be addressed early in an Despite the fact that ENGR1500 is comprised of studentsengineering curriculum though first year engineering design
each stage of learning, students should be ablefrom an SLA orientation 11 times and a non-SLA orientation to demonstrate comprehension and application of various11 times (N = 22). These courses did not vary in course concepts within each topic. These demonstrations becomecontent, only content delivery. Both sections covered increasingly complex throughout the course, culminating in aintroductory topics such as data type, input and output, sophisticated end of course project. Stressing fluency,conditional statements, and loops. SLA-aBLe sections application, and problem solving throughout instructionadopted a framework that divides the learning process into encourages a
project that has been integrated into presents lectures, concerts, exhibits, readings, dramaticthe course, and institutional retention data. performances, etc. that promote greater appreciation of the fine arts and better understanding of diverse ideas and world STUDENT LEARNING AND SUCCESS cultures. Faculty in the course session remind students ofSeveral of the student learning objectives and program goals upcoming events sponsored by the Athletic Programs.for the Connections courses deal with first-year retention and College of Engineering students are required to attend anoverall academic success
department-wide changes in curriculum with emphasis on project- and lab-based instruction and learning. His research interests are in the areas of engineering education, semiconductor device characterization, design and simulation, signal integrity and THz sensors. He is a member of IEEE and ASEE. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Session W1A Work-in-Progress - An Introductory Course in Electrical Engineering: Lessons Learned and Continuing Challenges Melinda Holtzman and Branimir Pejcinovic
future learning activities and pursuits.Process for Becoming a World Class Engineering Student. III. Design Your Process Project LITERATURE REVIEW The Design Your Process For Becoming A World Class Engineering Student project (DYP) is a nationally adoptedI. Framework: Self-Regulated Learning reflective activity originally developed by Raymond B. Landis [11] and Steffen Peuker [12, 13]. The primary purposeFirst Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference August 6 – August 8, 2017, Daytona Beach, FL
Paper ID #20905First-Year Program Enhancements at Liberty UniversityProf. James Lloyd Long, Liberty University Currently serving as Assistant Professor of Engineering at Liberty University, specializing in Introduction to Engineering, Technical Communications, Engineering Economy, and Probability and Statistics for Engineers. Retired from the U. S. Navy after nearly 23 years as a submarine warfare officer; served as the Fleet Protocol Officer during the first Iraqi War (Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm). Certified as a Project Management Professional with 20 years experience in the commercial nuclear power industry
motivation as well as encouraging innovative thinking through user-centered projects. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Session W1A A Competency-based Flipped Classroom for a First Year Hands-on Engineering Design Course Shankar Ramakrishnan Arizona State University, sramakr5@asu.eduAbstract - This paper presents the implementation and from the Passive to Active to Constructive to Interactive,results from combining a specific flipped classroom which stand for each of the
MatLab skills and tools. The these skills, as well as their assessment of how well they werecourse also included a semester-long design project, along able to perform them upon exposure and practice. While somewith instruction and practice in technical communication students may doubt their ability to master these skills, othersand teamwork. possess a sufficient level of confidence and persistence to With respect to the graphics and programming overcome any doubt about their current or future ability. Theknowledge area, the researcher categorized the similarity between belief in one’s ability to acquire aparticipants as Beginner, Average
embark on engineering careers, do not explicitlysoft skills through conflict resolution. Currently as know about ABET soft skills such as proper communicationstand-alone course sessions embedded within and partnership conflict management. Often, whenengineering classes, exposure to ABET’s soft skills as engineering students engage in group projects, their focuswell as conflict resolution techniques, can dramatically and assessment are on the final product instead of both theimprove student understanding and collaborative product and the process of product creation. To gaininteractions. The researchers propose utilizing these understanding of the collegiate
, ABET inadvertently discounts the very nature of constraints: that, instead of being holistic entities, DESIGN PROJECTS IN THE FIRST YEAR constraints emanate from the various direct and indirect stakeholders associated with a product and its design. ItFirst-year engineering programs often include a design should be noted that ABET is considering a proposal thatproject within the curriculum. The introduction of the design would relocate and modify the above language as part of theproject meets goals often mentioned in these programs: definition for
Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He earned a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, M.A. Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. His research has focused on mentoring as pedagogy for project-based courses and understanding the adult learning characteristics of undergraduate students.Dr. Leroy L. Long III, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach Dr. Leroy L. Long III is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Fundamentals at Embry-Riddle Aeronau- tical University in Daytona Beach, FL. He earned his PhD in STEM Education with a focus on Engineer- ing Education within the Department of Teaching and Learning at The Ohio State University (OSU). He
metacognition and problem solving.Dr. Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University Anastasia Rynearson is an Assistant Professor at Campbell University in the School of Engineering. She has worked on the PictureSTEM project as a graduate student and Postdoctoral Research Assistant through INSPIRE in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received a PhD from Purdue University in Engineering Education and a B.S. and M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Her teaching experience includes outreach activities at various age levels as well as a position as Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Kanazawa Technical College. Her current research
runs through the first week of December when the winterinspection of the airplane. break begins. The Spring period starts in January and runs If during the technical review the judges detect some through the end of May.discrepancy between the measurements written in the When the class period begins, the project students jointechnical report and the aircraft that presents the equipment, the same activities as the rest of the students and spendpoints are subtracted to
engineering (AE/ME) disciplines. The duced students to in-depth troubleshooting techniques. Exitthree variations of laboratories included older "cookbook- surveys showed a significant increase in positive studentstyle" labs based on manual wiring (control group), newer- perceptions of the lab and its applicability to their ma-style laboratories with a heavy emphasis on VHDL and jor/upper-level courses. Research has shown that computer-virtual wiring techniques using industry standard tools, and based tools stimulate students toward exploring topics ona hybrid section that balanced concepts from the two labora- their own and completing more advanced projects, thattories. We compared student performance on seven ques