(e.g., chamber of commerce head, cooperative extensionagent) were recruited for interviews. Interview protocols for this phase focus on participants’perceptions of the community, expectations about the future, goals and hopes for students, andperceptions of engineering as a field both generally and for students from that community. Theseinterviews will be used to identify salient beliefs, practices, and experiences of communitymembers. In addition, we will identify key community resources that support college enrollmentand engineering major choice as well as barriers that hinder enrollment and strategies foraddressing those barriers.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under GrantNumber
, the scope of study objects is expected to be furtherexpanded. The textbooks of more countries can be compared and studied so as tocomprehensively show the current situation and development trend of internationalengineering ethics education. On the other hand, more materials could be collected to explorehow to bridge the gap between school education and the ethical need of industry in order toprepare engineering students for the realities of the workplace. Due to limited space, thefindings which are expected to be helpful to the engineering teachers and students inengineering ethics education are still preliminary. Therefore, further study on engineeringethics textbooks would be conducted to find more similarities and differences in order
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering she has been actively involved in funded research. She has been primary mentor to several graduate students who are well placed in industry and academics. Her research areas include: Numerical and experimental bioelectromagnetics, RF/microwave/millimeter wave dosimetry, high intensity electro- nanopulse clinical applications, antenna design, and electrical properties of materials. Over the past 30 years she has brought in over $6 million in research funding from the National Science Foundation, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Johns Hopkins University, National Institutes of Health, Environmen- tal Protection Agency, Department of Energy and private industry. She is a senior
AC 2010-297: EFFECTS OF SERVICE LEARNING IMPLEMENTED IN ANINTRODUCTORY ENGINEERING COURSE ON STUDENT ATTITUDES ANDABILITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF ABET OUTCOMESCarol Sevier, Boise State University Carol Sevier is the Freshman Engineering Coordinator at Boise State University. She received her BS in Electrical Engineering from South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD. She was employed at Hewlett Packard for 16 years where she held a variety of positions in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and Marketing. She also served as the Development Director at the Discovery Center of Idaho, a hands-on science center. Carol introduced service learning into the Introduction to Engineering course during the
Paper ID #37300The Status of Laboratory Education Focusing on LaboratoryReport Assignment and Assessment in the EngineeringPrograms of a 4-Year InstitutionDave Kim (Professor and Mechanical Engineering Program Coordinator) Dr. Dave Kim is Professor and Mechanical Engineering Program Coordinator in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver. His teaching and research have been in the areas of engineering materials, fracture mechanics, and manufacturing processes. In particular, he has been very active in pedagogical research in the area of writing pedagogy of engineering
AC 2012-3940: GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT WRITTEN FEED-BACK ON STUDENT RESPONSES TO PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION QUES-TIONS WITHIN AN AUTHENTIC ENGINEERING PROBLEMMs. Raslinda Ghazali, Purdue University Raslinda Ghazali is a second-year Ph.D. student at Purdue University. Ghazali’s background is in tourism management with both bachelor’s and master’s in this area. Ghazali started to be involved in MEA research since a year ago due to an interest on qualitative study in behavioral research.Dr. Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette Heidi A. Diefes-Dux is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue Uni- versity. She received her B.S. and M.S. in food science from Cornell University
taught are computational, materials, andbiomaterials.Vanderbilt University is a partner of KEEN, the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering network. Thefocus of KEEN is to introduce undergraduate students to the “entrepreneurial mindset.” Thismindset can be summarized by three words curiosity, connections, and creating value – the threeC’s [2]. KEEN has an increasing collection of exemplar work that showcases the three C’simplementation in the undergraduate program [3]. In this work we will look at how to assess thethree C’s of students in this course redevelopment.For this research project a new chemical engineering introductory module was created to givestudents experience in design and research thinking through hands-on activities linked tochemical
Formula (various proofs and applications of Euler’s formula) Physics ThereMac: Theremin Team 2013 (built working Theremin in a classic Mac computer housing)Materials and Methods Pre- and post-program surveys were conducted to assess the student’s dispositionstowards STEM and STEM careers along with critical thinking and problem solving skills usingLikert scale responses. The questions were assembled from several published methods ofeducational evaluation. The pre-survey was administered on the first day of the program. Thepost-survey was completed during the fifth (final) week of the program. A STEM semantics section measures student’s impression of terminology, asking about“science, technology, engineering, math and a
remain in engineering programs.The Need for Empathy in EngineeringThere have been numerous calls for an infusion of empathy into engineering [6], [7]. Empathyaddresses 21st century needs that require interaction and intuition of others’ needs related tosustainable design [6]. Work, management and social science scholar Daniel Pink proposes thatempathy is one of six qualities vital to future global success [8]. The increased appreciation ofsocial issues that accompanies expanded empathy gives greater insight into things like socialinequality and discrimination [9]. Moreover, an academic curriculum that teaches empathy isassociated with greater ease in learning, future promotion in the workforce, leadership skills,business acumen, and positive
engineering professionalism by Mohawk Valley Engineering Executive Committee, and forging closer relations with the IEEE Mohawk Valley section. Dr. Qazi is a senior member of IEEE and a member of American Society of Engineering Education. M. Yasin Akhtar Raja is a Professor of Physics & Optical Science and ECE at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Charlotte. He joined UNC Charlotte in 1990 and has served in various faculty po- sitions and on several planning and program committees for establishing new Ph.D. programs, centers, and units. His research expertise spans from Nanophotonics and Optoelectronic devices and components for Optical Communication Networks. His Labs are currently is engaged in Nanophotonics
, means etc) and some that did not, andinstitutions that practiced mastery-based learning and others that did not. The interviewssuggested three main ways that assessment practices may reduce confidence and undercutlearning of underrepresented engineering students. Here, the terms assessment and reportingpractices do not refer to a specific type of assessment practice. Rather, the researchers focused onusing qualitative methods to understand how students felt about assessment and the way theyreceive feedback (eg. tests, letter grades, class statistics, hands-on projects) in broad terms tobetter inform future research studies.Engineering schools are increasingly trying to increase diversity and improve retention ofstudents from underrepresented
at positively impacting student learning.This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant NoEEC-1009607.References1. U.S. Dept. of Commerce Report. (2012). The Competitiveness and Innovative Capacity of the United States. January, 2012. Available at: http://www.commerce.gov/americacompetes.2. Jones, B.D., Paretti, M.C., Hein, S.F. and Knott, T.W. (2010). An Analysis of Motivating Constructs with First- Year Engineering Students: Relationships Among Expectancies, Values, Achievement, and Career Plans, Journal of Engineering Education, 99
, stimulates interest in engineering and enhancescommunication, teaming and time management skills.6,7,8IntroductionThe first-year engineering courses at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech)emphasize hands-on, active learning where student teams work to solve engineering problems.Our first-year curriculum has two paths as shown in Figure 1: one for calculus-ready students(ENG1101 and ENG1102) and one for pre-calculus ready students (ENG1001, ENG1100, andENG1102). About 75% of the incoming students are calculus-ready when they arrive on campus.Each of the courses has a heavy design component and students learn about design through thecompletion of design exercises ranging from a design/build/test process in ENG1001 andENG1101 to a design
Paper ID #39451Impact of the flipped classroom methodology on the development ofargumentative skills and academic performance of engineering studentsProf. Nicol´as Amado-Moranchel, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) Prof. Nicol´as Amado-Moranchel got his B.Sc. In Mechanical Engineering from Instituto Tecnol´ogico de Puebla. He studied a M.Sc. In Manufacturing Systems at Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey. In August 2004 he joined Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey, Puebla Campus. He is a full-time professor in the Science Depart- ment since 2020. Prof. Nicol´as Amado-Moranchel has more than 15 years of experience in teaching statics
editorial board of a journal and on the program committee of several international conferences.He regularly reviews research papers for various journals and conference proceedings and textbooks forbook publishers. Dr. Hosseini has played a leading role in the development of Electrical Engineering andComputer Science Programs at UWM. His efforts include the development of the new BS degree programin Computer Engineering, the initiation of the Computer Science program accreditation by the ABET, andthe growth and expansion of curricula in Computer Architecture and Computer Networks. Dr. Hosseinihas extensive administrative experiences. He served as the Computer Science chair (department co-chair)from 2002 to 2012. He has served on important committees
and career. Hands-on group projects formed the bulk of the curricula, providinga semi-authentic feel of engineering work and an atmosphere that was envisioned to highlyengage the students.Incoming freshmen were enticed by a one-on-one laptop initiative, the prospect of no tests andvery little homework, and a formal agreement with an in-state engineering college which offeredguaranteed acceptance to those who met specified requirements. To encourage students of allabilities to apply, admission standards were kept relatively low, the key condition being anability to perform at grade level in math. For those below this level, provisional acceptance couldbe offered. Four years after the academy opened its doors, 340 students were enrolled
engineering. This workshop took place inNovember 2012, during “Expanding Your Horizons” (EYH) at Missouri University of Scienceand Technology. The EYH is a series of hands-on workshops that attracts 7th and 8th grade girlswith the aim of fostering interests in STEM subjects and STEM careers. The workshop consistedof two 50 minute sessions of approximately 15 students each and focused on basic concepts ofelectric vehicles and electric vehicles batteries including lithium which is a key component oflithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. These sessions were based on research conducted atMissouri University of Science and Technology and were designed to make the potentiallycomplicated topic easily understood and accessible to these students. Tests
-thermal characterization as well as the design of learner-centered experiential curriculum. She is currently working to develop an inclusion-centered first-year design program in hands on design and problem-based learning to better support students as they enter the engineering fields. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Fostering Inclusivity and Engagement while Learning by Doing: A New Paradigm in Engineering Education based on Student-Designed, Student-Taught CoursesIntroductionWhat if students were the teachers? Inspired by the skill-building workshops organized by ourundergraduate science and engineering clubs and our Sustainability Minor’s
, taking engineering classes, orparticipating in an engineering program before entering college. If a student had engaged one ortwo of these activities, we considered their exposure moderate.Emma had moderate exposure to engineering before entering Coleman. She took a five-week science exploration summer program in high school focusing in engineering.University professors offered hands-on engineering-related activities and lectures. Hergrandfather was an engineer, and she described her childhood when the two of them tookapart television sets and radios so he could show her how they worked.At MT, Christina had had moderate exposure to engineering prior to matriculation. Her father isan engineer and shared his enthusiasm for science and engineering
supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.2025035 through the PFE:RIEF program. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions orrecommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarilyreflect the views of the National Science Foundation. The authors would like to thank Mr. BakerMartin for his input and discussions on this work.References[1] Culberson, O.L. “Attrition of ChE Undergrads,” Chemical Engineering Education, 4(1), 24- 27 (1970)[2] Felder, R.M., Forrest, K.D., Baker-Ward, L., Dietz, E.J., and Mohr, P.H. “A Longitudinal Study of Engineering Student Performance and Retention. I. Success and Failure in the Introductory Course,” Journal of Engineering Education, 82(1), 15-21 (1993)[3
learner.• Offering a Lab course for each theory courseMany benefits for offering a laboratory course in engineering education have been reported.Laboratory courses are vital for engineering education. As a Signal Processing Group, we haveestablished a Digital Signal Processing Laboratory course and an Audio Signal ProcessingLaboratory course to enhance the material and concepts covered in DSP, Speech Signal Page 14.713.8Processing, Speech Coding, and Multimedia Signal Processing courses at the University ofBridgeport. Hands-on real-time experiments are based on the TMS320C6713, TMS320C5510DSK, and MATLAB. Since the theory of the signal
developmentof professional identity among engineering PhD candidates. Additionally, it aimed toassess the impact of training modes on the professional identity of engineering PhDstudents, considering disciplinary disparities.Results and discussion: On one hand, the professional identity of engineering PhDstudents in non-through training is significantly stronger than that of engineering PhDstudents in through-type training. This disparity is evident across various levels ofthrough-type training, with the degree of through-type training inversely proportionalto the performance of professional identity of engineering PhD students. On the otherhand, the professional identity of engineering PhD students is affected by thecharacteristics of the disciplines
Paper ID #19262The Influence of Gender Grouping on Female Students’ Academic Engage-ment and Achievement in Engineering and Biology: A Case of Small GroupWork in Design-based Learning (Work in Progress)Miancheng Guo, University of Massachusetts Miancheng Guo is a PhD candidate in Science Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.Dr. Martina Nieswandt, University of Massachusetts Martina Nieswandt is an Associate Professor of Science Education and Associate Dean for Research and Engagement in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her research fo- cuses on the relationship between
Paper ID #37962Board 287: Exploring the Broader Impact of the NSF S-STEM program ontheCulture of a Community College Engineering DepartmentMs. Jan Edwards, College of Lake County Jan L. Edwards is an Associate Professor of Engineering at the College of Lake County in Illinois. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan Techno- logical University. Ms. Edwards teaches general engineering courses, manages outreach initiatives and the CLC Baxter Innovation Lab at the community college. She is also serving as the Principal Investigator on the college’s NSF S-STEM grant
, the 2006 IEEE Circuits and Systems Society VLSI Transactions Best Paper Award, 2005 SRC Technical Excellence Award, and the Best Paper Award of the 2004 International Conference on Computer Design. He has served on technical program com- mittees of Custom Integrated Circuits Conference, International Symposium on Low Power Electronics Design, and International Symposium on Quality Electronics Design.Dr. Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University Hao Jiang received the B.S. degree in materials sciences from Tsinghua University, China, in 1994 and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of California, San Diego, in 2000. Hao Jiang has been with San Francisco State University since August 2007 as
aslikely to expect to attend graduate school. Russell, Hancock, and McCullough9 found thesestudents to be twice as likely to intend to earn a Ph.D. Whether undergraduate researchexperiences motivate students to pursue graduate studies, or dispel their fears about pursuinggraduate studies, they clearly do have a positive impact on student enrollment in graduateprograms.According to the National Science Board1, enrollment in engineering graduate programs hasincreased by over 45% from 2000 to 2011. Full time engineering graduate enrollment increasedby a slightly higher percentage, over 48%, during this time period. Doctoral degrees earned inengineering fields increased by an even higher 57% during the same time period, and increasedan additional 11
have used to overcome these challenges.Key words: evidence-based instructional practices, first-year engineering, engaged studentlearning,IntroductionTeaching and learning of engineering concepts often demand the use of varied instructionalstrategies aimed at encouraging students to engage with the material on a deeper level. In keepingwith the need to actively engage students while facilitating conceptual understanding, faculty areoften encouraged to become creative in their approach to teaching. Numerous studies have beenconducted to highlight the necessity of designing learning environments that encourage studentsto take on active roles in the learning process [1], [2]. To this end, some universities have designedfirst-year programs tasked
programs were correlated with an increase in CulturalDiversity beliefs of engineering students. The course materials accommodated multiple hands-onactivities on the design/redesign of healthcare-related technology.Conclusions and LimitationsConclusions • The principal global learning factors cited in the pre-test by students enrolled in BME 39500 / HONR 39900 Engineering Health Equity were Cultural Diversity and Personal and Social Responsibility based on the multiple choice answers. The qualitative analysis confirmed the quantitative results pointing to Personal and Social Responsibility as a predominant factor influencing students’ beliefs. The post-test showed that based on the multiple choice questions, students
between practice and theory. In conclusion,the proposed approach may improve the students’ laboratory experience in learning biomechanicsthrough a motion analysis scenario, and allow them to remotely be fully engaged, active, andpassionate learners.Introduction COVID-19 still challenges engineering colleges in delivering practical hands-on laboratoryexercises in the present pandemic environment due to lack of the physical experience withlaboratory equipment. Educators tend to record experimental laboratory data and provideinstruction for their students on how to remotely perform data analysis and write lab reports in anonline or hybrid course delivery modes [1]. In the study of biomechanics, kinematics is a one ofits subfields that aims to
Paper ID #34334Collaboration Between ESPOL and Villanova University on the Developmentand Delivery of a Digital Literacy Program for Youth on the GalapagosIslandsDr. Pritpal ”Pali” Singh, Villanova University Dr. Pritpal Singh is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Villanova University. He re- ceived a BSc in Physics from the University of Birmingham, UK in 1978, and Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Applied Sciences/Electrical Engineering from the University of Delaware in 1981 and 1984, respec- tively. Dr. Singh teaches courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the areas of semiconductor