, compared to 79.8% of continuing generation students [1]. This compares to87.8% of female students and 65.4% of under-represented minorities [1]. Since research hasfound that first-generation students can lack the cultural capital and social networks of theircontinuing education peers, an important goal for this course is to help all students develop thesenetworks through: 1. Developing student teams to facilitate networking through group projects and active learning exercises, 2. Inclusion of graduate teaching assistants in group deliverable discussions to facilitate personal connections, 3. Deliberate communication of course expectations through the course learning management system and in class
Paper ID #42145An Educational Simulation for Understanding Atomic Force Microscopy ImageArtifactsDr. Rachel Mok, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Rachel Mok is an instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at MIT. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, specializing in the theory and simulation of bacterial dynamics. As a graduate student, she was a teaching assistant for 2.005, an undergraduate course on thermal-fluid engineering, for many semesters. Through this experience, she realized her passion for teaching. She currently develops online courses and education tools that
the Advanced Thermal-Fluids labora- tory. His primary interests are in renewable energy applications, fluid-thermal sciences, and international education.Mr. Brian Tang, Mission Technologies, division of HII Brian Tang is a Test Operation Engineer for Mission Technologies, a division of HII after graduating with a Bachelor’s in Integrated Sciences from James Madison University. He currently works within the field of naval nuclear propulsion in Newport News, VA conducting system testing. His interest towards energy and heat transfer stems from working as a HVAC tradesman with his father for 7 years. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND LESSONS
grading. Solution Tree Press, 2011. [8] D. R. Sadler*, “Interpretations of criteria-based assessment and grading in higher education,” Assessment & evaluation in higher education, vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 175–194, 2005. [9] B. S. Bloom, “Learning for mastery. instruction and curriculum. regional education laboratory for the carolinas and virginia, topical papers and reprints, number 1.” Evaluation comment, vol. 1, no. 2, p. n2, 1968.[10] D. L. Iamarino, “The benefits of standards-based grading: A critical evaluation of modern grading practices,” Current Issues in Education, vol. 17, no. 2, 2014.[11] L. B. Nilson, Specifications grading: Restoring rigor, motivating students, and saving faculty time. Stylus Publishing, LLC
Mechanical EngineeringDepartment at the University of Iowa created an artificial intelligence, modeling, and simulations(AIMS) certificate in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education designed for bothgraduate and undergraduate students. Undergraduates receive exposure to state-of-the-arttechnology and techniques used in industry to help prepare them for their future careers.Graduates learn cutting edge methods which will help drive to success in research and contributeto their respective communities. The AIMS certificate was specifically designed for undergraduate and graduate studentsin the Mechanical Engineering Department, though students in other engineering subdisciplinesas well as anyone in a related field outside of the
Paper ID #43905Evolving the Drive: Integrating Electric Vehicle Technologies with AI in AutomotiveEngineering CoursesDr. Zahra Pournorouz, Stevens Institute of Technology ”Zahra Pournorouz received her Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) in Tehran in the Fall of 2014. After finishing her bachelor’s studies, she got admitted directly to the Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington and graduated in August 2018. Her research interests mainly focus on oil-based nanofluids and enhancing the thermophysical
Paper ID #44307Developing a Learning Innovation for an Undergraduate Mechanical EngineeringCourse through Faculty, Engineer, and Student CollaborationDr. Sean Lyle Gestson, University of Portland Sean Gestson graduated from the University of Portland (UP) in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and received his M.S. and Ph.D. in civil engineering with a research emphasis in engineering education from Oregon State University (OSU). During his time at OSU, Sean taught multiple undergraduate engineering courses including, geotechnical engineering, highway design, surveying, and senior capstone design. His
the cost and budget aspect of the Exo-An:Nathanael Hillyer, Wentworth Institute of Technology Nathanael Hillyer graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in 2023 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Throughout his education, he took part in multiple research projects exploring theoretical quantum physics and graphene exfoliation techniques. He is currently employed as a mechanical engineer, focusing on the design and implementation of high precision atomic timing devices. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Exo Arm-An EMG Based Orthotic PrototypeAuthors: Matthew Yoder, Dr. Ilie Talpasanu, Dr. Radu Ceausu, Dr. Gloria Ma, Nathanael Hillyer,Yusuf Eid, Han Hua
Engineering Education, 2024 Study of Thermodynamics Syllabi as A Step Toward Improving Second- and Third-Year RetentionMechanical engineering is one of the largest and most versatile engineering disciplines, whichoffers graduates opportunities to work in fields that require basic engineering, energy conversion,energy resources, engineering and technology management, environment and transportation,manufacturing, materials and structures, and systems and design [1]. Retaining students tosuccessful completion of their degree programs to support workforce development in thesevarious fields is a priority for mechanical engineering programs.An ASEE survey measured average persistence from the first to the second year of first
is currently an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He completed his doctoral training at the University of California-Irvine where he was a National Science Foundation Bridge to the Doctorate Fellow. He completed his master’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he was a GEM fellow and Graduate Engineering Research Scholar. He also holds a bachelor’s degree from University of California San Diego. His interests include robot control, design of mechatronics systems, pneumatic actuation, motion planning and optimal control. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Simulation and Control of
and SJ perspectives? 3. Has this project changed your perspective on engineering solutions? How? 4. What has been your experience/exposure to sustainability topics in your core engineering classes in undergraduate and graduate courses? Is this course your first exposure to these topics? 5. Was this new format effective in relating your engineering knowledge to real-world environmental and social issues? 6. What is your relationship to environmental justice and social justice? How does that influence what you choose to learn about and study? (probes the relationship between self-image, personal experiences, educational / career pursuits, and learning outcomes) 7. What has been your biggest takeaway from
incorporation of engineering practicesand core ideas into the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the standards of learningin states that haven’t adopted NGSS at the elementary school level. There is a need to prepareelementary teachers to confidently and competently teach engineering content [2]. Elementarypreservice teachers flourish if they are exposed to and learn content that is directly relevant to thescience [and engineering] standards that they will teach in their own future classrooms [3]. Thus,education courses for preservice teachers must provide the resources and opportunities toincrease engineering knowledge and associated pedagogies to help address the needs ofelementary teachers and their students in light of NGSS.To help
Journals were selected and reviewed for use in themodule. A Case Study Implementation Guide was developed by the instructor to assist thestudents with their navigation of difficult topics, but it was also intended for use by otherinstructors choosing to implement it into a Thermal/Fluids course. Students were also surveyedindependently from the graded assignments. Using the survey feedback, the module can berevised and used as a model for integrating AI into other Mechanical Engineering courses acrossthe curriculum.Design of Case StudiesThis work was part of a grant, “Advanced Computing through Experiential Education,” from theDepartment of Education that established an AI Center at Norwich University. The AI Centermission is to conduct multiple
had practice with fully solving computational problems on thetopic. The students were told that error detection problems were fair game on the two midtermexams and final exam.In presenting the general concept of error detection problems, the instructors explained to thestudents that the problems were being implemented for the following reasons: • Literature suggests that seeing material both as an error detection problem and regular solution problem would improve their learning. • It can be common for an engineer in industry to review a colleague’s work for correctness. Thus, students would benefit from practicing a skill that may be used after graduation. • It was believed that error detection problems would
University in 2020 and 2021, respectively, and graduated from Calvin College in 2015 with a B.S.E. concentrating in Mechanical Engineering. Beyond instruction, he continues to pursue research on workforce development, student outcomes, and student experience in context with innovative instructional technologies and practices.Dr. So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati Dr. So Yoon Yoon is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering and Computing Education in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati, OH, USA. Dr. Yoon received her Ph.D. in Gifted Education, and an M.S.Ed. in Research Methods and Measurement with a specialization in Educational Psychology, both from Purdue
affinity for mathematicsand science and encouraged them to pursue the profession. Other less commonly cited motivations forpursuing engineering are job prospects post-graduation, general interest in engineering, and a desire tocontribute to society. While these motivations portray a general understanding of how engineering isperceived as a job, they do not mean that they have a meaningful understanding of the profession. In fact,the literature suggests that most students do not actually understand the nature of engineering practiceupon entering a program, nor do they have any knowledge of the history of the profession (e.g., whymany practicing civil engineers need a professional license to work in the U.S.) [1-11]. For example,consider this
diligently.2.4. Standardized and iterative formative assessmentsIn this category, alternative grading approaches are applied for formative assessments orassessment for learning [13] through standardized and iterative feedback. In the literature,standardization approaches include specifications grading [14] and standards-based grading [2],which, in our view, involve an explicit mapping between learning outcomes and assessmentresults. Such standardization has also been commented on as an essential element forcompetency-based education [25]. Generally, the literature has reported positive learning effectsin various course contexts such as mathematics [26], [27], chemistry laboratory courses [28], andsoftware projects [29]. Standardization can also
Education at Purdue University. She is currently a Professor in Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Her role in the College of Engineering at UNL is to lead the disciplinary-based education research initiative, establishing a cadre of engineering education research faculty in the engineering departments and creating a graduate program. Her research focuses on the development, implementation, and assessment of modeling and design activities with authentic engineering contexts; the design and implementation of learning objective-based grading for transparent and fair assessment; and the integration of reflection to develop self-directed learners.Dr. Grace Panther, University of Nebraska
collaborative effort is necessary to ensure thatthe requirements of industry are addressed in the university curriculum, especially regardingstandards.Qualitative Quality A set of parameters [21] were used to determine the research quality in this study. First,the topic of study is about engineering standards used in industry, which is relevant in currenttime, as the issue of current engineering graduates’ preparedness still persists. Second,appropriate theoretical constructs (competency in educational theory), sampling with respect totime and context, data collection, and data analysis procedures are proposed that characterizerich rigor in research. Third, investigating the importance of a significant issue (i.e., knowledgeof standards) and
graduate June 2024. Participating in undergraduate research with Heather Dillon on the benefits of concept mapping in computer science courses as of December 2022.Dr. Heather Dillon, University of Washington Dr. Heather Dillon is Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington Tacoma. Her research team is working on energy efficiency, renewable energy, fundamental heat transfer, and engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Concept Mapping in a Numerical Methods CourseAbstractConcept mapping serves as a vital visual tool that supports the cognitive development process forengineering students. The finding from the research shows the
project fabrication decisionsemphasizes the need to include their perspective in this work. This expansion will includecourses with different project implementations (e.g., instructor or student proposed topics,projects with and without a fabrication element). These data will enable comparisons bycurriculum (e.g., with and without prior design coursework) and project structure.ConclusionsThis work in progress paper seeks to characterize how students in upper-division mechanicaldesign courses implement the design process and how hands-on fabrication projects align withcourse learning outcomes in detail design. The curriculum review conducted in this work showsthat students in upper-division mechanical design courses generally have prior knowledge
writing instruction embedded within engineering courses. Third, the study could help explainwhy the percentage of engineering programs requiring standalone courses in technical writinghas dropped from 50 percent in 2004 [4] to 27 percent in 2021 [5]. Fourth, the study couldprovide insights into how educators from different backgrounds interpret the third studentoutcome of ABET on “communicating effectively with a range of audiences” [3]. Finally,because the study includes surveys of graduating seniors in engineering, the study could offerinsights into how students learn to write as engineers.Theoretical Arguments for Each Course This section presents the theoretical arguments for each course: the standalone coursenamed “Technical Writing
give a professional presentation at the end of the course. 4. Learn about engineering ethics, continuing education, contemporary issues, global context, etc. 5. Learn about the importance of using computers and software in solving engineering problems. Course textbook: • Kirk D. Hagen, Introduction to Engineering Analysis, 4th Ed. Pearson. Course topics: Design Project: • What’s Mechanical Engineering? The student teams are assigned to predict the • Trigonometry Review and Units speed and distance traveled by a Hot Wheels toy • Vectors and Applications car along a defined track. Each team was • Forces and Applications
significant role in theprocess and need to be addressed. Strategies for mitigating the negative effects of this andharnessing the benefits of experience are also presented. After incorporating feedback from thiswork, the matrix will be presented, used, and assessed in classes at both Ohio NorthernUniversity and Merrimack College.1 Introduction and literature reviewIn the realm of engineering education, the selection of controllers emerges as a cornerstone,shaping the academic discourse and practical insights imparted to the next generation ofengineers. Knowledge of controllers equips mechanical engineers with the skills to design andwork with modern, sophisticated systems, keeping them relevant and effective in a rapidlyevolving technological
features. The growing use of PLM worldwide has generated a need forengineering and technology graduates with basic knowledge and experience in this area. Byintegrating the software and accompanying process paradigms into the curriculum and/or offeringsupplemental PLM software workshops, students can join the work force ready to contribute withtheir virtual designs [2]. Companies will be able to depend on recent graduates to immediately stepinto more responsible technical roles due to a background in PLM software and strategies. Notonly will this benefit students as they will be able to integrate themselves into the company quicker,but businesses will be able to provide entry level hires with greater opportunities to help theenterprise. An emphasis
over 100 invited talks.Dr. Soobin Seo, Washington State University Soobin Seo is an assistant professor of hospitality business management at WSU Everett. Her research mostly focuses on Food and Technology, Consumer behavior, and Service marketing. Her research measured the global impacts of food safety events on firms aTahira M Probst, Washington State UniversityJoseph M Hewa, Washington State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work in Progress: Interdisciplinary Convergence in Robotics and Autonomous SystemsAbstract: While the demand for interdisciplinary knowledge is undeniable, there are formidablechallenges when offering graduate
Mechanical Engineers (ASME) created an action agendafocusing on creating a better future for mechanical engineering education through means ofincreased technical course depth, enriched practice-based experiences, and a deeper focus onimproving professional skills before graduating [14]. Despite this amazing work, the bestimplementation and education strategies for properly preparing students for industry work arestill unknown, leaving college educators at a teaching disadvantage, regardless of industryexperience. The only thing that is certain is that students are unprepared [12]. Design experiences offer a solution to students’ level of preparedness and have beenproven to be effective in solidifying both student knowledge and preparedness
Paper ID #36994Project-Based Learning Success in Fundamentals of Fluid MechanicsProf. Elizabeth ”Elisha” M.H. Garcia Ph.D., PE, United States Coast Guard Academy Elizabeth ”Elisha” MH Garcia, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. She has taught at the USCGA for over a decade. Her research interests include analytical fluid-structures interactions, DEI in pedagogy, and concept mapping. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Project-Based Learning Success in Fundamentals of
Dr. Bandyopadhyay’s current projects at TAMU include forecasting of residential electricity demand and implementation of Bloom’s taxonomy-based assessments in undergraduate mechanical engineering courses. In addition to academic research and teaching, she is heavily involved in mentoring graduate students and first-generation undergraduate students in engineering disciplines within and beyond TAMU. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Comparing the impact of individual vs. cooperative Bloom’s Taxonomy-based in-class assignments on student learning in an undergraduate Fluid Mechanics CourseAbstractThis paper explores the effect of individual and small group
received his MS in Mechanical Engineering from KFUPM in 1999 in the area of Fracture Mechanics. He received his PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University in 2003 in the area of Computational Mechanics and Materials’ behavior. Dr. Khan carried out his post-doctoral research at the prestigious National Institute of Standards and Technology from 2004-2006. Dr. Khan has a teaching experience of more than 18 years, at five different universities and in two countries, at both undergraduate and graduate level. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Development of online exams with minimum proctoring requirement Shafique