Paper ID #19088Initial steps toward a study on the effectiveness of multimedia learning mod-ules in introductory physics courses for engineersProf. Douglas Scott Goodman, Wentworth Institute of TechnologyDr. Franz J Rueckert, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Rueckert is an experimental physicist specializing in condensed matter. His research interests include magnetic and electronic properties of perovskite materials and, more recently, novel approaches to physics education.Dr. James O’Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology James G. O’Brien is currently Chair of the department of Sciences and Associate professor of
at Brown University where he earned a MS in applied mathematics and a PhD in engineering in 2011. His major course of study at Brown was solid mechanics and his minor courses of study were materials science and applied mathematics. His dissertation studied deformation mechanisms of magnesium and aluminum alloys during tensile straining at elevated temperatures. Since 2011, David has worked as an visiting assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Bucknell University. Page 26.1118.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 MAKER: Product Development in
facilities of theeach ERC, such as lab instruments and course materials, are shared among partners in eachexpertise alliance. In addition, the program has designed the hands-on competitions to upgradingthe practical hands-on ability of engineering students. The competition is now an internationalevent. It is worthy to mention that the competition uses the real-time video via internet and thecarefully designed schedule to avoid the time zone differences. As the conclusions, the outcomesof the program have shown that such a cluster-based expertise community is an efficientapproach to integrate and to share the educational resources, especially for hi-tech engineeringeducations. What the program has achieved is difficult through the traditional
Engineering CollegeAbstractNationally almost half of the students receiving baccalaureate degrees in science and engineeringcomplete part of their education at a community college, and this statistic is expected to increasewith the rising costs of attending a four-year public institution. The demographics of almost allfour-year engineering programs fail to align with U.S. Census data for women and under-represented minorities. Community colleges, on the other hand, serve a high number of thesestudents. Programs designed to support community college student transition and graduationfrom four-year engineering programs will naturally increase the pipeline of diverse studentsentering the workforce.This paper will review the impacts of two National
NCIIA),Coleman Foundation and National Science Foundation, among others have promoted the idea that“Entrepreneurship is a Mindset” and that engineering education must teach students theentrepreneurship process (Rae, 2005; Kriewall and Mekemson, 2010).Entrepreneurship programs directed at engineering students typically co-exist alongside the ‘core’curriculum of the engineering program as minor, certificate, or extracurricular offerings (Shartrandet al., 2010). These models utilize coursework that is delivered in a collaboration between theengineering and business schools (Standish-Kuon and Rice, 2002). On the other hand a limitednumber of engineering schools, including Olin College, integrate entrepreneurship throughoutcourses in the engineering
48238AbstractThis paper will describe in detail three self-paced University level Mathematics courses initiallydeveloped at Focus:HOPE for the Greenfield Coalition. These courses have been delivered atFocus:HOPE which is the location of a new engineering paradigm in engineering education.This paradigm is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded project called the GreenfieldCoalition and the academic delivery is through computer-based instruction and self-pacedlearning activities.The courses have been offered individually as a self-paced learning experience and morerecently, all three together in a “one-room schoolhouse” concept. The purpose of the “one-roomschoolhouse” is to provide help to those individuals who have problems with some of thecontent. The
several examples of CBI as used in various coursesat UTPA and other institutions. The faculty members were also presented with instructionalcontent using CBI to get a hands-on experience with CBI. Finally, the materials for the two-dayworkshop were given to faculty including a pre-workshop section that was assigned ashomework. The workshop presenters, a team of faculty and staff from Vanderbilt University,commented repeatedly in subsequent workshops that the preparedness of the faculty for theworkshops was noticeable and it had a positive impact on the overall effectiveness of theworkshops.The first of four two-day workshops was offered in March 2009. Eighteen STEM facultyattended the workshop led by a team of faculty and staff from Vanderbilt
large public state university and taking part in the same researchproject. The internship was an 8-week program in the Biomedical Engineering (BME)Department funded by the Massachusetts Life Science Center (MLSC). All three students wereworking in the same lab co-hosted and mentored by the two laboratory Principal Investigators, aswell as undergraduate and graduate students in the lab. In-depth interviews with the three internsand their parents/caregivers were conducted and analyzed to understand parental relationships,mentorship relationships, and components of the home environment in developing STEMidentity and interest. Faculty mentors were also interviewed and provided perspectives on skillsets and confidence coming into the internship and
Brigham Young UniversityIntroductionIn this paper, we describe an innovative approach to combining research and curriculumdevelopment for the field of chemical engineering. The methodology has the potential to define anew paradigm for instruction in rapidly-evolving fields such as molecular simulation,computational chemistry, biochemical engineering, and materials science. Our immediate aimhas been to initiate a World Wide Web (WWW)-based “textbook” on molecular simulation, andto introduce it into the graduate and undergraduate chemical engineering curricula at ourrespective institutions. The textbook will have the additional role of a refereed electronic journalthat elaborates on important new developments and applications as they appear in the
enhancing the compressive propertiesof Kevlar, examining the performance of polymer fiber-wrapped concrete systems,advanced vegetable processing technology, metals purification, combustion, membraneseparation processes and other areas of interest. Every engineering student participates inthese projects and benefits from hands-on learning, exposure to emerging technologies,industrial contact, teamwork experience and technical communication practice [21, 22].These conditions make the Junior/Senior Clinics meaningful and exciting learningexperiences, but the pressure derived from the intense and often unpredictableenvironment exacerbates the students’ barriers to learning. Preferences for sequence andavoidance of chaos and risk leave students
a particular aspect of STEM. She explained, I realized that I really, really liked the science more than building things...instead of the actual hands on part.While a minor discovery, this has potentially helped her and other students narrow down what theyare excited about and want to explore more.When interviewed, students shared they truly enjoyed the science/engineering content presentedto them and the manner in which they could interact with the information through guided study.Three different students stated, This program is different from my science classes at school. The teacher knows all the answers and here I get to explore and get to decide what I want to know the answers to. It is much more exciting
Paper ID #25336Impact of an Embedded Systems Course on Undergraduate Capstone ProjectsMaddumage Karunaratne, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Dr. Maddumage Karunaratne is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Electrical Engineering Tech- nology department at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA. The department offers two un- dergraduate degrees in Electrical Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology. Dr. Karunaratne earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka), a Mas- ter of Science from the University of Mississippi (Oxford), and a Ph.D. from the
completedthe plane truss element was introduced via the traditional white (chalk) board. The linearalgebra module was not used in the classroom due to time restrictions; however, students used itas an outside resource to review the material. A majority of the students enrolled in the classhave been exposed to linear algebra concepts in mathematics and/or engineering course(s). Theinstructor as needed in lecture to reinforce basic FEM concepts reviewed linear algebrafundamentals. Page 4.365.9A computer screen projection system was used to introduce the learning modules in theclassroom. The learning modules also resided locally on the computer to
properties of the plastic products in injection molding process. The qualityof the final products is dependent on controlling these variables [1][2][3]. The cooling rate of thepolymer materials is influenced by the mold temperature. Higher mold temperature makes thecooling rate slower which can give better crystalline structure and good mechanical strength butmakes the product more brittle. Higher mold temperature also helps to get a better surface finishand lower residual stress but consumes more energy. [4]. On the other hand, lower moldtemperature results in faster cooling which compromises the mechanical strength due to lowcrystalline structure and dimensional instability due to higher shrinkage. Lower moldtemperature also can result in other
addition to engineering education, his research interests include simulation and software engineering.Christa Chewar, United States Military Academy Dr. Christa Chewar is an Army Major and an Assistant Professor in the computer science program of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the United States Military Academy, currently serving as an engineer on a major software project in Virginia. Her research interests include human-computer interfaces in addition to engineering and computer science education.Jean Blair, United States Military Academy Dr. Jean Blair is a Professor of Computer Science and director of the computer science program of the Department
volunteered with Page 24.794.9outreach activities that give K-‐12 students an opportunity to explore engineering, such as the weeklong Summer Experience in Science and Engineering for Youth, which focuses on giving girls and minority high school students hands-‐on engineering laboratory experience. Panelist Question 2: From your perspective, what is the greatest challenge ahead for diversifying STEM in the academy? Panelist 1: The largest challenge is educating the general populace on the societal impact and
schools to tour the EVP facilities and askquestions about the process of creating the vehicles. Teaching material to others is a keycomponent of learning. Outreach events allow EVP team members to teach fundamentalprinciples of science and engineering through management of hands-on, experiential learningactivities with visiting students of all ages. Engaging with local schools is beneficial forrecruiting students planning to attend a university for engineering.The EVP also attends several campus events to recruit new members, like MTSU’s ScholarsWeek poster judging, Hack MT hackathon and the Homecoming parade. The current vehicledesigns are presented to curious students, and the program has an opportunity to display theirwork. Any student can
Faculty Award for Excellence in Service-Learning. Dr. Vernaza does research in engineering education (active learning techniques) and high-strain deformation of materials. She is currently the PI of an NSF S-STEM.Dr. Saeed Tiari, Gannon UniversityDr. Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University Dr. Scott Steinbrink is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering.Dr. Lin Zhao, Gannon University Lin Zhao received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada in 2006. She received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from Shandong University, Jinan, China, in 1993 and 1996 respectively. From 1996 to 2002, she was a Faculty Member with the School of
Paper ID #15340Perspectives on Professional Development of Engineering Educators in theArab Gulf Region: Current Trends, Challenges, and Future OutlookDr. Waddah Akili, Iowa State University Waddah Akili has been in the academic arena for over 37 years. He has held academic positions at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Penna (66-69), at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (69-87), and at the University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar (87-00). Professor Akili’s major field is geotechnical engineering and materials. His research work & experience include: characterization of arid and semi arid
AC 2012-3178: ON THE COMPETENCIES OF ENGINEERING EDUCA-TORS IN THE ARAB GULF REGION: RELEVANT THOUGHTS, CUR-RENT PRACTICES, AND CHALLENGESDr. Waddah Akili, Iowa State University Waddah Akili has been in the academic arena for more than 37 years. He has held academic positions at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Penn. (1966-1969), at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (1969-1987), and at the University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar (87-00). Akili’s major field is geotechnical engineering and materials. His research work and experience include characterization of arid and semi arid soils, piled foundations, pavement design and materials, and concrete durability. His interests also include
Paper ID #21549A Deep Learning Graphical User Interface Application on MATLABDr. Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso Aditya Akundi is currently affiliated to Industrial Manufacturing and Systems Engineering department, and Research Institute for Manufacturing and Engineering Systems at University of Texas, ElPaso. He earned a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India. He earned a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer En- gineering at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Intrigued by Systems Engineering , he earned a Ph.D
Paper ID #22318An Outreach Program Focusing on Design Process and 3-D-printingDr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Ahmed C. Megri is an Associate Professor of engineering. He received his HDR (Dr. Habilitation) in Engineering Sciences, from Marie and Pierre Curie University, Paris VI (Sorbonne Universites), in 2011, and his PhD in Thermal Engineering, from Lyon Institute of Technology in 1995. He wrote more than 100 papers in journal and international conferences. His research interests include thermal and mechanical modeling and simulation of materials. He participate in multiple projects
and evaluated by 475 stidents. Results show that teachers' involvement plus theirability to brief students on VISIR's usefulness have a significant influence not only on students'performance but also on their perception of learning and satisfaction with the tool. In theanalyzed cases, students with more learning needs seemed to benefit more from VISIR.In summary, remote labs employ Internet and web development tools to provide authenticlaboratory experiences to users over a distance. RLs allow self-paced, 24/7 authentic hands-onlearning experiences for learners in engineering and science disciplines. As suggested byprevious work, enhancing the learning experience by allowing multi-user collaboration is afuture direction. Also, teacher or
Paper ID #7564Cyber Based Layer Manufacturing with an On-line Testing SystemProf. Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso Tzu-Liang (Bill) Tseng is an associate professor of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering at University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). He received his M.S. degree in Decision Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison and his Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering at University of Iowa. His research focuses on the computational intelligence, data mining, bio-informatics and advanced manufacturing. Dr. Tseng published in many refereed journals such as IEEE Transactions, IIE
professor. He has been instrumental in course development and the assessment and improvement of the Engineering Technology (ET) curriculum, including integrated laboratories, project-based learning, and practicum-based assessment. Dr. Ertekin serves as the faculty advisor for the student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (S058). Involved in research, Ertekin has received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), private foundations, and industry. His research has focused on the improvement of manufacturing laboratories and curricula and the adoption of process simulation into machining and additive manufacturing practices. His areas of expertise are in CAD/CAM, manufacturing processes, machine
interviews. Through thisprocess, using our theoretical framework the codebook will be expanded, refined, compacted,and sub-categorized. After the refinement, the codebook will be reflected on paying particularattention to the differences between the first-year and senior level participants. These reflectionswill be used to determine how students’ beliefs affect their learning in order to generaterecommendations on improving engineering educational practices to increase retention andstudent learning.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.#1738209. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily
science through the exploration of: 1) race, gender, and disciplinary identity; 2) discipline-based education research (with a focus on computer science and computer engineering courses) in order to inform pedagogical practices that garner interest and retain women (specifically Black and His- panic women) in computer-related engineering fields. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 A systematic review of social constructivist pedagogies in computing and their effects on broadening participation for women in undergraduate computingAbstractThe necessity for computing professionals has underlined the
Paper ID #37594IMPACT OF OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE ON IMPROVING LEARN-ING PERFORMANCE OFSTUDENTSDr. Atefe Makhmalbaf, The University of Texas at Arlington Dr. Atefe Makhmalbaf is an assistant professor at the UTA School of Architecture. She worked for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) as a research engineer and joined UTA after receiving a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology in Building Science. Dr. Makhmalbaf leads a Building Performance Analytics group at UTA. She develops decision support systems to enhance sustainable built environment. Since joining UTA, she has developed and taught several
manufacturing; guidelines for process selection; software issuesand direct digital manufacturing; medical applications; post processing; use of multiplematerials, business opportunities and future directions; integrated 3D scanning and 3D printinglab experiments.For this course, a low cost Rapid Prototyping Lab was developed with 3D scanners, FDM 3Dprinters, and mini CNC mills to provide hands-on experience to students on CAD/CAM, 3DModeling, 3D Scanning, 3D printing, and reverse engineering. Two laboratory learning moduleshave been developed: 1. Comparative study module: additive and subtractive manufacturingprocesses to print the same part using a FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) printer and a CNCmill and compare the two processes; 2. Reverse
, Brandon began his life as a civilian planning on using my GI-Bill for education but decided to enter the general workforce. He worked a number of different jobs such as landscaping and factory work from 2005 to 2009. In 2009, Brandon started working at Wal-Mart. In 2012 he obtained his American Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification. In 2014 he became a student at Fort Scott Community College (FSCC). While there, Brandon was a Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) member, and STEM Club President. He graduated from FSCC in spring of 2018, Summa Cum Laude with my Associates of Science & Pre-Engineering degree. In Fall of 2018, Brandon continued his education at Pittsburg State University (PSU). He majors in Electrical Engineering