studio rather than a typicalcollege classroom. Faculty from areas such as fine arts and architecture who use studio spacesextensively in their curriculum recognize a relationship between the physical space and thesubject taught. Therefore, they find design studios to serve as ideal environments for designeducation [4].Assessment PracticesIn 2002, the MSD program began as a small pilot project and has evolved into a college-wideinitiative, involving four departments. This growth has been accompanied by annual programassessments based on feedback from the MSD program director, faculty advising team, andinformal student feedback. Ideally, assessment methods are applied consistently year to year andshould be part of an integrated program of
to create solid models within the CAD environment.Throughout the rest of the curriculum, advanced analysis tools can then be used to teach andreinforce specific course material including design, strength of materials, and mechanics. Thesethree threads represent over 25% of the curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology and10% of the curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at NortheasternUniversity. This paper discusses how these tools could be integrated into the curriculum. INTRODUCTIONEngineering material is taught today the same way it has been for decades using primarilylectures and homework assignments based upon mathematical models to represent the physicalphenomena
education, medium frequency transformer optimization, and electric vehicle fast charger design optimization. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 The Shift from the Two to Four-Year Institute: How Research Experiences Impact Community College StudentsIntroductionResearch is messy and ill-defined. It provides society with new ideas, innovations, andchallenges. Undergraduate research is a project-based learning experience with little structure orguidelines. It can be overwhelming and intimidating to a student. Typical classroom workconsists of textbook-based homework assignments or projects with rubrics, guidelines, andstraight forward
Paper ID #18471The Variation of Nontraditional Teaching Methods Across 17 UndergraduateEngineering ClassroomsMr. Kevin A. Nguyen, University of Texas, Austin Kevin Nguyen is currently a doctoral student in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education program at University of Texas at Austin. He has a B.S. and M.Eng in Environmental Engineering both from Texas Tech University. As an engineering and STEM education researcher, he draws on a variety of social science research methods from ethnography to regression modeling. He is currently working on two projects: engineering faculty’s use of active
design, design thinking, and design innovation project courses. Dr. Lande researches how technical and non-technical people learn and apply design thinking and making processes to their work. He is interested in the intersection of designerly epis- temic identities and vocational pathways. Dr. Lande received his B.S in Engineering (Product Design), M.A. in Education (Learning, Design and Technology) and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Design Education) from Stanford University.Dr. Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus SHAWN JORDAN, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of engineering in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of En- gineering at Arizona State University. He teaches context-centered electrical
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Stevens Institute of Technology. He is coordinator of core engineering design courses in Freshman & Sophomore years. Prior to his current position, Blicharz worked for 25 years in project management and systems engineering in the aerospace & telecommunications industries. He has a B.E in Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and an M.B.A. from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Page 13.399.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Developing Team-work Skills through a Core Design ThreadAbstractAn approach to evolving
Session 2526 Introduction to Wireless Control and Virtual Instrumentation using LabVIEW Gary A. Ybarra gary@ee.duke.edu Duke University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Durham, NC I. Introduction The initial objective of the laboratory is for students to learn to use properly the HewlettPackard (HP) digital instruments at their lab bench and the correct method of measuringphysical quantities with each instrument. The four HP digital instruments used in the labare:(1) HP E3611A DC
during the execution of each program that will prove helpfulwhen implementing the Model.Need to promote ST(EE)2MThe Wind Powering America initiative has set a goal to power 20% of the country’s energy fromwind by the year 2030 6. In order to accomplish this goal, a workforce needs to be developedwith the necessary skillsets. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) workforcedevelopment analyses studies show that, “The greatest near-term solar and wind workforce needsinclude technicians and tradesmen with hands-on solar- and wind-specific experience,experienced electrical, mechanical and solar engineers, and project managers.” 13 And in orderto create this workforce a “Standardized education and training at all levels – primary
and each grouphas at least one mechanical engineering major and one electrical or computer engineering major.This type of grouping ensures that students are exposed to a multi-disciplinary workingexperience, which is one of the desired outcomes of this course. Preliminary assessment resultsabout the level of satisfaction that the students have about various components of the course arealso presented.IntroductionSince ancient times robotics has always been a fascinating topic and thus it can be used as avehicle to excite young people who are interested in engineering, science and technology. TheDepartment of Engineering at Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) offersa junior level robotics course with a companion laboratory
of capstone span the range of professional skills such asteamwork and communication, as well as technical skills, where students utilize material learnedthroughout the curriculum to develop an engineering design. An important element of thisprocess is the consideration of industry-near practices and standards, as well as a risk-basedanalysis and an ethical perspective on the design task. Often the student design is also built andtested, thus closing the loop of the design-build-test sequence. Thomas et al. [5] classify theoverarching objectives of the capstone experience as one of integrating and synthesizing preciousknowledge, of preparing a transition to working life, to have students reflect on their learningand practice lifelong learning
many research projects, funded by NSF, NASA, DoEd, KSEF and LMC. He is currently serving as an editor of Journal of Computer Standards & Interfaces.Dr. Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Ertekin received his BS degree in mechanical engineering from Istanbul Technical University. He received MS degree in Production Management from Istanbul University. After working for Chrysler Truck Manufacturing Company in Turkey as a project engineer, he received dual MS degrees in engi- neering management and mechanical engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS&T), formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla. He worked for Toyota Motor Corporation as a qual- ity assurance engineer for
reach and maximize outcomes. • Persistence: Maintains sustained effort to achieve goals despite obstacles or delays. • Socially Mindful: Prioritizes creating meaningful and positive societal impacts.In addition, the engineering skillset equips students to identify opportunities and add impact todesign. We believe Entrepreneurial Mindset coupled with Engineering Skillset can bestrengthened with strong industrial involvement.The details of the Project Unlock workshop conducted at xx University in the Department ofCivil and Environmental Engineering have been reported by Torlapati et al. [15]. This endeavorhas allowed our IAB members to become active partners in promoting professional practiceemphasizing EML. The goals of this project were
-structured interviews with teachers, students, andaerospace industry professionals; (4) student demographics; (5) assessment of studentperformance on projects and problem-based learning activities; and (6) student enrollment inSTEM related courses/programs in their senior year in high school and beyond.Initial Conclusions and Future DirectionsAlthough the program is in its initial stages, there are already some lessons learned that willenhance our future endeavors. One of the most important features of the kick-off stage of theprogram was the keynote speaker. He was motivational, inspiring, and made an impact oneverybody in attendance. After the address, for example, one student changed his mind fromplanning to pursue electrical engineering to
AC 2009-1790: THE INTEGRATION OF MATHEMATICS INTO PRECOLLEGEENGINEERING: THE SEARCH FOR EXPLICIT CONNECTIONSAmy Prevost, University of Wisconsin, MadisonMitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin, Madison Dr. Mitchell Nathan is Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he is Chair of the Learning Sciences program. He holds appointments in Curriculum and Instruction, the Psychology Department, the Wisconsin Center for Educational Research, and the Center on Education and Work. Dr. Nathan received his PhD in experimental (cognitive) psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He holds a B.S. in electrical and computer engineering
Paper ID #49435BOARD #125: Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence Tools in EnhancingCritical Thinking Skills in Engineering Prototype DesignNan CuiDr. Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University Ibrahim H. Yeter, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Education (NIE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. He is an affiliated faculty member of the NTU Centre for Research and Development in Learning (CRADLE) and the NTU Institute for Science and Technology for Humanity (NISTH). Dr. Yeter serves as the Director of the World MOON Project and holds editorial roles as
task and promote self-regulation to task completion, Azevedo etal.’s research and others [19-21] have shown that the integration of adaptive, pedagogicalscaffolds catalyzes student performance, especially those with low prior knowledge or skill.Distributed scaffolds in project-based learning in the early years of postsecondary engineeringprograms has indicated positive student outcomes related to academic engagement, performanceon key assignments, and development and use of fabrication and prototyping skills necessary forthe profession. Allam et al. [22] found scaffolding in freshman engineering project-basedlearning yielded greater than normal student engagement in all phases of design and in overallproject management. Carpenter et al. [14
academic subjects, with preparedness to teach science paling in comparison tomathematics, language arts, and social studies.” The literature indicates that the issue ofinadequate teacher knowledge of science content and appropriate teaching methods is anationwide problem3. As summarized by Subotnik et al.4 “Without adequate teacher preparation,it is impossible to improve the number of students who may take an interest in STEM subjects.”The present project intends to facilitate communication between content experts (collegeprofessors and students) and K-7 teachers to improve the teachers’ content knowledge and, inturn, their confidence in STEM subjects.Another critical reason for students’ poor performance in STEM subjects is the manner in
. It is widely observed that weare living in an era of accelerating change and increasingly global society, driven by thegrowth of new knowledge, together with the rapidly evolving information andcommunication technologies (Grasso et al., 2010). The dynamic challenges and exponentialopportunities in the 21st century call for a shift in our thinking on engineering practice andeducation.The exciting future of engineering is “beyond technological labels” (e.g., mechanical Page 25.372.2engineer, electrical engineer, and chemical engineer), which represents for a “morecross-disciplinary, whole-systems approach to engineering that “emphasizes
spinoff from a NASA-sponsored competition to develop thinking andproblem-solving related to the infrastructure needed for a sustainable human presence beyondEarth. Student teams have developed a conceptual framework for a Space-Based Economywhich justifies usage of extra-terrestrial resources. A test case of a large project is used toillustrate the process of breaking immense problems into bite-sized chunks for engineeringsolution. The problem of building the radiation shield of a one-km-radius, two-km long cylinderis revisited in the light of recent studies on bootstrapped lunar solar-electric power plants, massdrivers, and autonomous spacecraft. The paper describes the process of getting first-year andsenior-level students interested, prepared
technology - Computer Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, ManufacturingEngineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology. In the Technology Page 13.529.4Concentration courses, students will enhance their knowledge in two of the technology areas.Table I details the program. Table I. Courses relating to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology – Technology Education Option (131 credits)General University Requirements – GUR (58 Credits)Technology Core Courses (31 credits)• HUM 101 – English Comp: Writing, Thinking • ET 101 – Introduction to Engineering Tech Speaking
emphasis on system-levelcompetencies [4]. Alternatively, it is important to note that many other academicians havecollaborated with industry and funding agencies to remedy the lack of systems engineeringknowledge in graduating seniors. In separate efforts, Lee, Sheppard, and Zender et al. discusseddifferent approaches to integrate systems thinking into capstone projects [5-7]. Lee reported onsymbolic mathematics software tools to develop high fidelity models of complex systems incollaboration with an industry partner [5]. This approach lacked incorporation of the practicalinteractions between multiple subsystems while it emphasized the mathematical modeling ofeach subsystem. In another attempt to collaborate with industry, Zender et al. created a
administrative; please specify (i.e., department chair/head, dean, etc.) __________________3. Please check your department: Electrical and Comp Eng Civil and Environmental Chemical Eng Plastic Eng Mechanical Eng Other ____________________________Use of S-L 1. How did you become interested in using S-L in your teaching? When did you start using it? Why? What has kept you going? 2. Can you briefly explain how you are using Service-Learning in your classes? (What curricular units does the S-L project tie into?) 3. What tools/methods/ strategies do you use to get students to analyze the connection between their project and the social problems it addresses? 4. What had been the
of EM Efforts to encourage students’ development of EM have been implemented in a variety ofdifferent courses and extracurricular events at universities across the United States. The mostcommon courses in which EM has been integrated are those which focus on engineering design,or project-based courses at all levels (freshman through senior) (Bell-Huff, Carpenter, & Gerhart,2016; Cook & Cuper, 2010; Fry, Jordan, Leman, Garner, & Thomas, 2010; A L Gerhart &Carpenter, 2013; Andrew L. Gerhart, Carpenter, Fletcher, & Meyer, 2014; Kim et al., 2016;Rayess, 2016; Riofrio et al., 2015; Singh, Klingler, Dougherty, & Moncada, 2015). At severalinstitutions, EM has been integrated into first year engineering courses
adapted to better meet societal needs. She emphasizes the importance of cross-disciplinary learning and collaboration in addressing complex challenges.John Israilidis, University of SheffieldMr. Yerdaulet Kumisbek, Nazarbayev University Yerdaulet Kumisbek is a Master’s student in Engineering Management at Nazarbayev University, where he also completed his Bachelor’s in Electrical and Engineering Management. Alongside his studies, he works as a research assistant, focusing on creativity in engineering education and innovation for SMEs. He’s also involved in a separate project on HR recruitment automation. His industry experience includes coordinating infrastructure projects at BC Engineering, and working closely with
asInsull-Enron that inspired the laws being forgotten.Conclusion and final thoughts Based on arguments from ABET , the National Research Council19, Mendoza-Garcia et 17al. , and others, public policy should be included in the engineering curriculum. We recognizethat many educators might hesitate to include such topics because of a lack of familiarity withthe subject matter, or uncertainty about how it can be connected to technical learning so in thispaper we presented an example of how to integrate policy into an engineering classroom using acase study module framed through Stone’s 28 four social goals. However, this module is not thesole method; public policy could be integrated using experiential learning activities or through
Mathematical Engineering and wrote a master thesis on Query Processing and Optimization in Database Management System. He has also profession- alexperiences in electricity and energy sectors, and worked as a consultant for ERP (enterprise resource planning) and CRM (customer relationship management) programs.Daniel’le April DeVoss, Northern Arizona University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 How to shape attitudes towards STEM careers: The search for the most impactful extracurricular clubs (RTP)It is well known that strong extra-curricular STEM programs provide multiple arenas for studentsto expand on classroom curriculum, complementing STEM skills with creative
with climate change. As the nations of the world strive to meet ambitioussustainability goals there is the need for professionals with the necessary understanding ofrenewable energy technologies. Higher education institutions provide the education to preparestudents to learn and contribute to the evolving landscape. It becomes necessary to maintain ahigh level of education and adjust the curriculum to best educate students to become the nextgeneration of professionals working to improve renewable energy.This study focuses on the redesign and revamping of an undergraduate course through anindependent study project aimed at improving the renewable energy content to meet the changesand modern era of renewable energy. Topics include solar power
Paper ID #43910Educating the Whole Engineer: Leveraging Communication Skills to CultivateEthical Leadership CharacterMrs. Farnoosh B. Brock, Prolific Living Inc. Farnoosh Brock went from electrical engineer and project manager at a Fortune 100 to an entrepreneur, published author (4 books), speaker and trainer in 2011. She has coached and trained hundreds of professionals at all levels of the organizations in their Mindset, Leadership and Communication Skills. She delivers her workshops at universities such as Johns Hopkins, Duke and Wake Forest and has spoken her message at many places such as Google, Cisco, MetLife, SAS
University, Mankato. After receiving his Ph.D. from University of Minnesota in 2017, he works for the Iron Range Engineering, a project-based learning program. His teaching interests are in areas of materials science, structural analysis, finite element modeling and dynamic systems. His technical research focuses on multiscale modeling on mechanical behavior of nano and granular materials.Lauren Singelmann Lauren Singelmann earned her Ph.D. from North Dakota State University in Electrical and Computer Engineering and STEM Education in 2022. She is a faculty member for Iron Range Engineering through Minnesota State University, Mankato, and she supports instruction of Innovation-Based Learning courses at multiple institutions
A Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Design Course With State-of-the-Art Technology Support from Industry Sanjay Raman, Adam S. Klein, Richard M. Svitek, Christopher Magnella†, Michael Clifford‡, and Eric C. Maass‡ The Bradley Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech 613 Whittemore Hall (Mail Code 0111), Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061, USA Email: sraman@vt.edu † Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector, Austin, TX ‡ Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector, Tempe, AZI. Introduction:The dawn of the 21st century is witnessing a tremendous demand for wirelesscommunications and information