Computer Engineering (ECE) and was named the Roanoke Electric Steel Professor in 2016. Prior to joining VT, he was a professor of ECE at the University of New Mexico (UNM) from 1994 to 2013, and most recently the Interim Department Chair and the Endowed Chair Professor in Microelectronics there. Before 1994, Dr. Lester worked as an engineer for the General Electric Electronics Laboratory in Syracuse, New York for 6 years where he worked on transistors for mm-wave applications. There in 1986 he co-invented the first Pseudomorphic HEMT, a device that was later highlighted in the Guinness Book of World Records as the fastest transistor. By 1991 as a PhD student at Cornell, he researched and developed the first strained
stateindustry needs (2,440) [1].With 34 community and technical colleges, the state of Washington has one of the mostextensive systems of two-year colleges in the nation. Recently, community colleges have beenbrought into a national spotlight when President Obama admitted that community colleges willplay a huge role in meeting the goal of United States becoming the world leader in theproduction of college graduates by the year 2020 [2].The Washington Council for Engineering and Related Technical Education (WCERTE) is avoluntary organization of post-secondary educational institutions within the State ofWashington who are involved with some portion of the total spectrum of engineering andengineering-related technical education. WCERTE members (including
. B., Felder, R. M., and Fuller, H. (2000). Accounting for Individual Effort in Cooperative Learning Teams. Journal of Engineering Education, 89(2), 133–140.Peer-Reviewed Conference 1. Ohland, M. W., Bullard, L. G., Felder R. M., Finelli, C. J., Layton, R. A., Loughry, M. L., Pomeranz, H. R., Schmucker, D. G., & Woehr, D. J. (2010). Comprehensive Assessment of Team Member Effectiveness: A Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (Cross Divisional Paper session), Montreal, Canada. August 9, 2010. 2. Meyers, K., Ohland, M., Silliman, S., McWilliams, L., & Kijewski-Correa, T. (2008). Comparison of Two Peer Evaluation Instruments for Project
ventures, covering key business structures like idea generation, intellectual property, teamwork, business planning, patents and basic legal issues, physics applications (developed by Loyola University Maryland). ● Introductory physics modules incorporating technical feasibility, human desirability, and economic viability based on the Elon Musk Hyperloop concept and the human-powered irrigation pump created by KickStart International (developed at Loyola University Maryland) [24]. ● A capstone course consisting of weekly sessions that teach students written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on accessibility of writing to an educated lay person with or without a STEM background (developed by George
the evaluationof the experiences of Cohorts 1-3. The impacts and lessons learned fit into three distinctcategories: (1) Professional development experiences, (2) Collaboration within and betweenschools, and (3) Navigation of barriers and challenges such as COVID 19.Professional development experiences. As described above, the professional development forschool staff in the CISTEME365 program used a year-round model with intensive electricalengineering technical content and diversity, equity, and inclusion content at the start, followed bymonthly follow-up sessions and a capstone action research project that required intentionalefforts to implement new strategies to address an identified equity and diversity concern withintheir home school
instruction, and good room conditions, with the first three associated with theCommunity of Inquiry (CoI) framework. Definitions or descriptions for the categories are providedas well. Table 1: Emergent Coding Scheme for Positive Aspects of Classroom Surroundings Peers help one another to learn; Peers Fellow students are focused or motivated and promote these qualities in others; Peers generate or ask questions in class; Instructor is supportive; Instructor is engaging or interesting; Instructor Instructor is easy to follow or understand
, H.-C. Tsai, and H.-L. Wu, “Effects of online procedural scaffolds and the timing of scaffolding provision on elementary Taiwanese students’ question-generation in a science class,” Australas. J. Educ. Technol., vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 416–433, Jun. 2013, doi: 10.14742/ajet.197.[8] A. King, “Effects of self-questioning training on college students’ comprehension of lectures,” Contemp. Educ. Psychol., vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 366–381, 1989, doi: 10.1016/0361- 476X(89)90022-2.[9] A. L. Brown and A. S. Palincsar, “Inducing Strategic Learning from Texts by Means of Informed, Self-Control Training. Technical Report No. 262,” Illinois Univ., Urbana. Center for the Study of Reading & Bolt, Beranek and Newman, Inc., Cambridge, MA
instructions that they were going to be going the gut reaction evaluation andthey should be trying to develop a mental evaluation heuristic.Training ProtocolThe training protocol for teaching assistants and the student researchers consisted of three stages.Stage 1) General instruction about MEAs and developing a good MEA solution. This consistedof a passive lecture-style information session designed to set a larger context for MEAs.Stage 2) Development of a personal solution to the MEA. Participants developed their ownsolution to the MEA. For the research assistants, they were asked to iterate on their solutionuntil the author found their solutions to be of sufficiently high quality. This iteration process wasnot done for the teaching assistants, as
Engineering at Texas A&M University, Kingsville. Abdelrahman’s research focus is industrial applications of sensing and control with major research fund- ing from the U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, and industry. He has also focused on collaborative and innovative educational research. Abdelrahman is passionate about outreach activities for popularizing engineering research and education. His activities in that arena included NSF funded sites for research experience for undergraduates and research experience for Teachers. He has published his research results in more than 90 papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings and 30+ technical reports
, eye/hand tracking, and user UI controls. The MR module,including the 10-minute tutorial session and 20-minute simulation, is then built and deployed asa Unity application on the holographic device HoloLen2 manufactured by Microsoft. 2.3.MR Module CapabilitiesThe MR module comprises a 10-minute tutorial session on MR technology followed by a 20-minute simulation lab focused on hydraulic grippers (see Figure 1). The tutorial session serves tofamiliarize students with MR features and visualization methods, while the simulation labexposes them to hydraulic grippers' internal structure, assembly, and operation.The tutorial session encompasses two primary activities: Activity 1, involving ObjectManipulation, and Activity 2, centered on
Reduction & Analysis Misconceptions within Cohorts Figure 1 Flow Chart of Delphi Method and Clinical Interviewsb. Protocol Development and Implementation: A semi-structured interview protocol was developed (one for the novice students and one for the expert students and early career practicing engineers) using the selected concepts of traffic signal warrants, signal timing, traffic signal phasing, and timing parameters. The reason for producing a different interview protocol using more common and accessible terminology for novice students was their lack of technical knowledge related to the
Cloud)• Educate students about technical aspects of CC (integrate these topics into upper level computer technology, computer programming, computer science classes): o Virtualization o Web services o Programming models, algorithms and scientific computing enabled by CCThe First Workshop SessionThe first workshop session, during the summer of 2012, consisted of three days of hands-oninstruction. The participants’ teaching areas spanned a wide array of subjects ranging fromComputer Technology, Math, Physics and Chemistry, to Human Anatomy, Biology,Environmental Science, and even Spanish. Thus, it was challenging to design the workshopmaterials because they should be general enough to be useful to all participants, yet they mustalso
graduate levels, and he is well-versed in the scholarship of teaching. His efforts in leading the Sustainable Buildings program were recognized with the 2019 Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curricu- lum Design. He has also worked as a construction project engineer, consultant, and safety inspector. He believes educating the next generation of professionals will be pivotal in sustainability standard practices. Regarding engagement, Dr. Valdes-Vasquez has served as the USGBC student club’s adviser and the ASC Sustainability Team’s faculty coach since 2013. He serves as a CSU President’s Sustainability Com- mission member, among multiple other committees. In addition, he is involved with various professional
Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research in- terests include diversity & inclusion, students’ persistence, advising and mentoring, engineering career pathways, and school-to-work transition of new engineers. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to beginning his doctoral studies, Hassan worked for five years at General Electric where he graduated from their Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP) and then worked as a gas turbine fleet management engineer. In addition to his technical role, Hassan supported the recruiting, interview, and selection process of the EEDP Program
organized • Describe key principles of effective data visualization • Identify deficiencies of common graph types • Use midfieldr to calculate and evaluate educational metrics, produce a table of data that addresses a research question, and explore and tell a story from MIDFIELD dataA pre-workshop session offered optional tutorials to introduce the basics of the R environment,graphing in R, and data structures in R. Day 1 began with introductions of facilitators,objectives, MIDFIELD, and participants. Then participants worked through self-paced tutorialsto learn to use midfieldr and midfielddata. After lunch, we summarized some key results fromMIDFIELD highlighting metaphors and metrics drawing from our Journal of
asked todescribe (1) their actions and reactions to the situation, (2) the challenges or difficulties theyencountered while adapting, and (3) the resources they utilized for assistance. These interviewswere conducted via video call, with each session lasting approximately 60 minutes, and wereaudio recorded and transcribed.The interviews were analyzed using a theory-driven deductive-inductive thematic analysisapproach [20]. This method allowed for a systematic examination of the interview transcripts,combining our theoretical framework—Individual Adaptability Theory—and emerging patternsand themes from the data. First, we conducted deductive coding to identify instances of supportsand barriers related to the early-career engineers’ adaptability
the conventional thinking that for engineering majors, at least,calculus and physics understanding underpins all other technical courses. Thus, failure to thrivein major-specific courses might be tied to failure to grasp the basics presented in calculus andphysics. This inference conforms to the results published in [6, 7], as reported in [1].The results of the analysis support the hypothesis. For the analysis, “low grade” is defined tomean “below B.” [Note: prior to fall 2013, Gannon did not issue “minus” grades toundergraduate students.] Of the six 4Y students who were separated from SEECS due to GPA,one had a low grade in the first calculus class, three had low grades in their first physics class, andtwo had low grades in both (refer to
potential and financial need.Project activities have been based on four foundational blocks: Financial, Academic Skills,Involvement, and Commitment/Motivation. Each scholar is awarded up to $6,000 per year.Scholars are required to attend group study sessions, workshops, guest speaker talks, etc., as wellas meet twice per semester with a faculty mentor in their (or a related) discipline. Scholars areprovided field trip opportunities, are encouraged to apply for internships, and are provided with amembership in a professional organization (e.g., ASME, IEEE).The primary outcomes and objectives can be summarized as follows: 1. to reduce the need to work in order to focus on academics; 2. to improve academic skills and study habits; 3. to increase
the following: 1) Innovation, for which the blended method scored significantly higher than the other two methods, with medium effect sizes, and 2) Satisfaction, for which the blended classroom scored significantly higher than the flipped classroom, with a medium effect size. With Personalization and Task Orientation, the blended and flipped w/adaptive methods scored significantly higher than the flipped method without adaptive learning, all with medium effect sizes. Thus, from an overall, general perspective, the flipped method without adaptive learning appeared to be associated with the least favorable classroom environment. Table 3: Classroom
solve ill-structured problems. In collaboration with IRE faculty, students generate syllabi thatdescribe how they will address the projects and present how the ill-structured problems meetwith the IRE design and technical curriculum competencies. Throughout the semester-longprojects, students work collaboratively with their groups and individually to generate a range ofpotential solutions to their ill-structured problems. Students self-direct their learning by seekingout a range of resources that can range from traditional printed material and digital libraries tointeractions with subject matter experts such as practicing engineers and instructors.A unique and critical feature of the IRE curriculum is its developmental focus on self
, andfree precession individually and jointly. Student specifies T1, T2 times, initiates an excitationangle, and then observes the vector changes over time, typically for a range of 1 ~ 2400 ms. Thedisplay is progressive for 10 frames per second. At the same time, the student will also observethe FID (free-induced-decay) signal waveform generated from each session. In the second part,student simulates some basic NMR sequences, including saturation recovery (SR) and spin echo(SE). In SR simulation, student specifies the T1, T2 values, an excitation angle, the repetitiontime (TR), echo time (TE), and repetition number. Student will observe the vector animation andFID that is generated. In SE simulation, student specifies number of spins, e.g. 10, off
fields,” Research in Higher Education, 52(4), 349-369, 2011.[18] E. Cech, B. Rubineau, S. Silbey, & C. Seron, “ Professional role confidence and gendered persistence in engineering,” American Sociological Review, 76(5), 641-666, 2011.[19] L. Fogg-Rogers, F. Lewis, & J. Edmonds, “Paired peer learning through engineering education outreach,” European Journal of Engineering Education, 42(1), 75-90, 2017.[20] J. Rodríguez, A. Laverón-Simavilla, J. M. del Cura, J. M. Ezquerro, V. Lapuerta, & M. Cordero-Gracia, “Project based learning experiences in the space engineering education at Technical University of Madrid,” Advances in Space Research, 56(7), 1319-1330, 2015.[21] A. M. Santiago & M. K
socialactivities. The summer programs were culminated in a whole-day research symposium withindividual and group presentations plus poster sessions.One unique aspect of the program is the integration of the group design experience into thesummer program. Students were assigned in groups to work in design projects relevant to theirassigned research tasks. Group collaboration sessions were reserved for all REU students toshare their experiences and work on group projects. Two open-ended design projects wereimplemented: (1) Use of smart materials to develop multi-modal movement and agility in 2012,and (2) The development of a quad-rotor aircraft with indoor maneuverability in 2013. In thepaper, we will discuss lessons learned in the coordination of the group
. Abdelrahman’s research focus is industrial applications of sensing and control with major research fund- ing from the U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, and industry. He has also focused on collaborative and innovative educational research. Abdelrahman is passionate about outreach activities for popularizing engineering research and education. His activities in that arena included NSF funded sites for research experience for undergraduates and research experience for Teachers. He has published his research results in more than 90 papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings and 30+ technical reports
4.41 3.00-5.00 10 3.50 1.00-5.00 Career (0.80) (1.65) Intention STEM 17 4.06 2.00-5.00 10 4.30 2.00-6.00 Professional (1.20) (1.49) IdentitySelf-Perceptions of STEM SkillsPre- and post-survey skills ratings were also compared using Wilcoxon Signed Ranks tests.These tests revealed some statistically significant differences between the pre- and post-surveyson six of the items. Specifically, students tended to see themselves as having greater knowledgeor skills in: (1) planning a long-term project; (2) communicating technical concepts and designsto others; (3) designing
on-line professional development effort involving 20 facultymembers at 10 different colleges or universities. The effort included weekly conversations onreadings selected by rotating facilitators, and had participants also develop and present a project.They had 100 % retention with high participation at the weekly sessions and found the deliverymode convenient, efficient, and free of technical difficulties.Although the number of actual VCP implementations is small, a number of reports havediscussed the advantages and characteristics of them for faculty and teacher development.10, 36, 57Early reports had more of a passive portal focus that managed vast amounts of information and
. Skill Outcomes in EE440 and CS470 General Skills Specific Skills related to OPNET projects 1. General computing skills 6.Ability to design and implement a network scenario in OPNET 2. Communication skills 7.Ability to analyze the network performance using Page 25.747.5 simulations 3. Math skills 8.Ability to choose an optimal design based on
development in terms of activities of daily living. This work-in-progress paperprovides an overview of senior design experiences in the Kansas State University (KSU) Collegeof Engineering geared toward severely disabled children served by Heartspring in Wichita, KS.These projects engage about 30 engineering students/faculty and are supported with materialsfunding through the National Science Foundation’s General and Age-Related DisabilitiesEngineering (GARDE) program. Projects are grouped into two thematic areas: (1) efforts thatsupport the realization of a bed sensor suite for automated tracking of nighttime parameters thatindicate child well being and (2) stand-alone design projects that address various facets ofparaeducator (“para”) and child well
theirlearning skills. The use and impact of the ECE-WisCom is evaluated through a mixed-methodsapproach. The collection and analysis of data include surveys, network interactions, journaling,interviews, observations, and focus groups. The analysis considers student community formation,identity development, and academic performance as well as participant intersectionalities.Overall, the ECE-WisCom seeks to improve the college experience of engineering students bysupporting their learning process and socialization, a couple of skills relevant and with lifelongimpact in college and beyond.BackgroundRecent studies show that, while 58% of White students persist in earning a STEM degree, thepercentage of Latinx students who persist is only 43% [1]. This NSF
from three options: 1) upload a roster of groups with corresponding students; 2)PrairieLearn randomly generates the groups; 3) students create their own groups. Figure 1illustrates how students can form their own group: one team member decides on a group name,and once they click “Create new group”, they will receive a join code that can be shared withother students. Instructors can decide on the minimum and maximum number of students in eachgroup.2.2 Scaffolded assessmentsFigure 2 shows the main page for an example group assessment introducing Random Walk, whichconsists of three questions, each one increasing in level of difficulty, and relying on theunderstanding of the previous solution. This scaffolding of content is typical in Process