or management functions by requiring courses in planning, scheduling,estimating, codes, contracts, and other basic construction sciences to prepare graduates for contributory rolesin the industry. However, studies have shown that there are skills needed by the industry not covered bythese basic courses. Communications skills are among these. Communications in construction management takes on various forms. One form of communications,meetings, plays a key role in getting work done. For a construction projec~ meetings begin early on in theconceptualization, feasibility, and design phases of a project. They continue through construction forprogress reporting, coordination and resolution of special issues. Even after construction is over
using operating systems terminology. The associations that thestudents have been presented give them something to which to relate. This enables them tobetter understand what is transpiring with the dispatcher when it is attempting to select the nextprocess to use the CPU and what the general benefits and drawbacks are for each algorithm.This method has been successfully used in our operating systems course.JOHN K. ESTELL joined Bluffton College as an associate professor of computer science in 1996. He waspreviously an associate professor in the EECS Department at The University of Toledo. He received a BS (1984)degree in computer science and engineering from Toledo and received both his MS (1987) and PhD (1991) degreesin computer science from
Paper ID #36793Implementation of a Virtual Job Shadowing Experience forSTEM Students Participating in a Corporate-STEMConnection ProgramDonald P. Visco (Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering)Nidaa Makki Nidaa Makki is a Professor in the LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education at the University of Akron, with expertise in STEM Education. She has served as co-PI on several NSF projects, investigating STEM education interventions at the K-12 and undergraduate levels. She also has expertise as program evaluator for various STEM education programs, and has led teacher professional development in
details of life that cause stress” 5,6 when inengineering this sub-dimension usually involves applying the concepts of looking from adistance or moving fast. Sometimes, however, engineering concepts can help developnew ideas in medicine. For example, using computer-aided-drafting programs forsimulation has opened many new possibilities and increased understanding of manydiseases and processes.7The 8-D questions and categories, combined with knowledge of scientists, can be used todevelop ideas for further research in the realm of heart disease as well as other scientificissues. This paper demonstrates only limited idea generation for the proposed problem ofheart disease just to prove the feasibility of teaching this method. It is possible that
, Learning, and Culture within the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University.Mr. Jason Lin, Texas A&M University Jason Lin received his Master’s degree in Computer Science from the National Cheng-Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, in 2011. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree with the Department of Computer Sci- ence and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA. His research interests include Scientific Document Analysis, Geospatial Intelligence, and Quantum Cryptography.Mr. Xing Wang, Texas A&M University Xing Wang is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. He pursues research in math- centered publication analysis at the Real
grade, but…. you feel like you're failing even if you get an A on the exam. (Native American Female; elite private university) I ended up with over a 3.6 GPA, so I obviously didn’t do that bad, but there were a lot of tests that I would end up like leaving in tears, frustrated…It makes you feel like, “Why am I in engineering school? I don’t understand what I’m doing. I’m not learning anything.” (White Female; public, non-research university)As the quotes above indicate, tests in STEM classes frequently have means as low as 20 or 30percent where a grade of 40 or 50 percent becomes an A. We term this practice left-of-centergrading to distinguish it from exams in which the majority of students are able to complete
Paper ID #15826What’s Wrong With My Code (WWWMC)Mr. Adam Thomas Koehler, University of California - Riverside Current Computer Science Ph.D. student at the University of California, Riverside with a research em- phasis in computer science education. Prior to my Ph.D. studies, I attended Marquette University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and a Master’s of Science degree in Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science with a concentration in computer science. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 What's Wrong With My Code (WWWMC
AC 2008-779: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICESGLOBALLY ADAPTABLE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN GROWINGDEVELOPING COMMUNITIESFazil Najafi, University of Florida Dr. Najafi is a professor of Civil and Coastal Engineering at the University of Florida. He earned his BSCE from the American College of Engineering, Kabul, Afghanistan, and his BSAE, MS, and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He has worked for 35 years in government, industry, and education. Besides teaching during more than 20 years, Dr. Najafi has conducted research, has been a participating member of several professional societies including ASEE, has published
approved 159applied learning courses (both full and enhanced courses) and 144 non-credit co-curricularapplied learning activities [1]. Since the 2018 launch of the Nexus Center for Applied Learningand Career Development, 56 of their applied learning co-curricular experiences have beenapproved [2]. In addition, the Carnegie Foundation selected Farmingdale State College for the2020 Community Engagement Classification Title [3]. The results of this study will provideinstitutions with an understanding and shared resources on how to incorporate applied learningthroughout a school of engineering, across campus, or potentially as a baccalaureate graduationrequirement.Introduction “There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the
course.Nonetheless, the significance of the deviations demonstrates the three groups are notsuccessfully communicating their beliefs. The results further indicate a need for clear leadershipin the definition of which actions and behaviors constitute cheating.I. IntroductionAs Information Technology pervades all workplaces and disciplines the increasing demand forprofessionals, particularly in engineering, who are proficient at computer programming hasnecessitated introductory programming courses for many students of higher education. To meetthis need Georgia Institute of Technology’s College of Computing has developed an Introductionto Computing course. This course, formerly CS1501, is now required for all students, fromthose majoring in International
AC 2008-2741: RELATING CONTINUOUS-TIME AND DISCRETE-TIME IN THECLASSROOMMark Hopkins, Rochester Institute of Technology Mark A. Hopkins is an Associate Professor in the Dept. of Electrical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, NY. He obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1988. His main research interests are in the areas of modeling and controlling large flexible structures, and engineering education. Page 13.1030.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Relating Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time in the ClassroomAbstractIt never ceases to
AC 2008-2942: USING SPREADSHEETS AS A TOOL IN TEACHINGCONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONSEssam Zaneldin, Indiana University Purdue University Fort WayneSuleiman Ashur, Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne Page 13.1356.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Using Spr eadsheets as a Tool for Teaching Constr uction Management Concepts and ApplicationsAbstr actSpreadsheets are becoming very powerful tools in solving engineering problems. The Excelspreadsheet, for example, is becoming an integral part of any computer program library. Theapplications of spreadsheet programs can do basic financial
significant difference in theperformance of students who receive web based training and those who receive traditionalclassroom instruction?” The latter question was the focus of this study. This study assessed theperformance of students who received web-based training in a mechanical engineeringtechnology course, versus students in the same course who did not receive the web-basedtraining. The title of the course studied was MET 142, Manufacturing Processes 1. This coursewas designed to introduce students to manufacturing processes such as casting, forming andwelding. A hands-on approach was used to introduce these concepts. Since not all studentsenrolled were Mechanical Engineering Technology majors, their diverse backgrounds had to betaken into
through the following outcomes: 1) Defining Campus Leadership: Clarifying roles and responsibilities 2) Developing Tools: Building knowledge, skills, and awareness 3) Leveraging Strengths: Using individual strengths for professional development 4) Understanding Change: Recognizing challenges to implementing change and influencing others 5) Action Learning Projects: Designing and implementing impactful projects that enact positive change 6) Broaden Community Engagement: Enhancing service-learning projects 7) Promoting an Inclusive Culture: Supporting development over attritionWorkshop OverviewThe first and last workshops take place in August 2024 and May 2025, respectively. Theseworkshops focus on leadership development
Paper ID #32796Progression Highlighting for Programming CoursesNabeel Alzahrani, University of California, Riverside Nabeel Alzahrani is a Computer Science Ph.D. student in the Department of Computer Science and En- gineering at the University of California, Riverside. Nabeel’s research interests include causes of student struggle, and debugging methodologies, in introductory computer programming courses.Prof. Frank Vahid, University of California, Riverside Frank Vahid is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the Univ. of California, Riverside. His research interests include embedded systems design, and
Paper ID #34019Work in Progress: Homework in the Digital Age: The Implementation,Effects, and Perception of Randomly Generated Custom Digital AssignmentsDr. David Beevers, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Beevers is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State Behrend. A father of 2 young children, he has no time or energy for interesting hobbies. What hobbies he does have are uninteresting and nerdy, such as acting as the game master for a small D&D group, playing video games, and reading online serial novels. For his doctoral work he studied the optimization of hydropower utilization in
appointment at Purdue, Kyle worked for 16 years as a software engineer and developed systems for such industries as banking, telecommunications, publishing, healthcare, athletic recruiting, retail, and pharmaceutical sales.John Springer, Purdue University John Springer, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology at Purdue University where he specializes in Data Management and is the chair of the Data Management curricular area subcommittee. Dr. Springer's expertise and research interests lie in database implementation and information integration.Kelly Howard, Purdue University Kelly Howard is a web developer for the Armed Forces Institute of
Paper ID #13071A comparative Study of Motivation and Learning Strategies Between HighSchool and University StudentsDr. Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint Dr. Quamrul Mazumder is currently an associate professor of mechanical engineering at University of Michigan-Flint. His areas of research include computational fluid dynamics, multiphase flow, quality in higher education, metacognition, motivation, and engagement of students. He is a Fulbright scholar travelled around the world to promote quality and globalization of higher education.Dr. Ulan Dakeev, University of Michigan, Flint Dr. Ulan Dakeev is
school. During her tenure as dean she oversaw the develop of numerous new programs including six in cyber security, with the establishment of the BS in Cyber Operations and MS in Cybersecurity. Her recent book ”Protecting Our Future: Educating a Cybersecurity Workforce” was published in December 2013 by Hudson Whitman Press.Dr. Denise Pheils, National Cybersecurity Institute Dr. Pheils has taught networking and cybersecurity topics for associate through doctoral learners on- ground and online. She worked on the faculty panel to help determine the initial NSA Center of Academic Excellence standards for 2 year schools and earned that designation for Owens Community College as one of the first 13 in the nation. Dr
Skills Seminar, 1 Session 2653 Academic Skills Seminar: A Two-Year Analysis of an Intrusive Intervention for Freshmen on Probation Dr. Joanne Ingham, Dr. William R. McShane Polytechnic University Approximately 25% of the freshman class at a small, private, engineering university wereplaced on academic probation each year. Students remaining on probation for more than onesemester often were disqualified or withdrawn. Tinto (1993) reported that many students leavecollege as a
the scored homework questions.They can investigate the relevant topic within the ebook and they can attempt different types ofpractice problems before attempting the graded questions. Thus, by providing students withample opportunities to practice, PathFinder system was designed such that students gain a deeperunderstanding of course material while minimizing repetition purely for the sake of achieving ahigh grade.Course DescriptionThe course described here is Freshman Engineering Clinic I, an introduction to engineeringcourse taken by all freshmen engineering students at Rowan University. There were twelve Page 24.1106.3sections of 20 – 25
Paper ID #34376Role With It: Examining the Impact of Instructor Role Models inIntroductory Mathematics Courses on Student ExperiencesTyler James Sullivan, Clemson University I am a PhD student in the Engineering and Science Education Department at Clemson University with a background in Mathematical Sciences.Dr. Matthew K. Voigt, Clemson University Matthew (he,him,his) is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson Uni- versity. His research interests center around issues of equity, access, and power structures occurring in undergraduate STEM programs with a focus on introductory mathematics
Paper ID #37426Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic and Response on Student Performance inLarge Foundational Mechanics CoursesDr. James Lord, Virginia TechDr. Michael K. Thompson, Virginia Tech Dr. M. Keith Thompson is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Effects of COVID-19 pandemic and response on student performance in large foundational mechanics coursesAbstractIn Spring 2020, institutions were forced to make rapid changes to their teaching, attendance,assessment, and academic relief policies. Our
Paper ID #13338Developing and Piloting a Quantitative Assessment Tool for CybersecurityCoursesDr. Richard Scott Bell, Northwest Missouri State University Scott Bell received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Kansas State University in 2014 and his master’s degrees in Computer Science in 2000 from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. His B.S., in Geological Engineering, with a minor in Communications, is also from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (1994).Dr. Eugene Vasserman, Kansas State University Eugene Vasserman received his Ph.D. and master’s degrees in Computer Science in 2010 and 2008
control, and remote I/O.Today, PLC’s are used in all facets of industry, provide a broad range of functions, can be programmedusing a desktop personal computer, and can be purchased for as little as several hundred dollars. Withsuch broad use in industry, wide-ranging application in engineering related fields and availability to usersat all levels, it is imperative that engineering educators provide young engineers with a fundamentalunderstanding of the operation and capabilities of PLCs. This task has recently been undertaken withinthe Mechanical Engineering Program at Western New England College, through the building of a PLCplatform and development of a PLC laboratory. This laboratory is unique in that it is designed to allowstudents to self
control, and remote I/O.Today, PLC’s are used in all facets of industry, provide a broad range of functions, can be programmedusing a desktop personal computer, and can be purchased for as little as several hundred dollars. Withsuch broad use in industry, wide-ranging application in engineering related fields and availability to usersat all levels, it is imperative that engineering educators provide young engineers with a fundamentalunderstanding of the operation and capabilities of PLCs. This task has recently been undertaken withinthe Mechanical Engineering Program at Western New England College, through the building of a PLCplatform and development of a PLC laboratory. This laboratory is unique in that it is designed to allowstudents to self
control, and remote I/O.Today, PLC’s are used in all facets of industry, provide a broad range of functions, can be programmedusing a desktop personal computer, and can be purchased for as little as several hundred dollars. Withsuch broad use in industry, wide-ranging application in engineering related fields and availability to usersat all levels, it is imperative that engineering educators provide young engineers with a fundamentalunderstanding of the operation and capabilities of PLCs. This task has recently been undertaken withinthe Mechanical Engineering Program at Western New England College, through the building of a PLCplatform and development of a PLC laboratory. This laboratory is unique in that it is designed to allowstudents to self
hard, play hard: Women and professionalization in engineering—adapting to the culture,” Gender & Society, vol. 13, no. 5, pp. 664-682, 1999.[11] J. Eccles. “ Understanding women's educational and occupational choices: Applying the Eccles et. al. model of achievement-related choices,” Psychology of Women Quarterly, vol. 18, pp. 585-609, 1994.[12] M. Estrada, M. Burnett, A. G. Campbell, P. B. Campbell, W. F. Denetclaw, C. G., Gutiérrez, S. Hurtado, G. H. John, J. Matsui, R. McGee, C. M. Okpodu, T. Joan Robinson, M. F. Summers, M. Werner-Washburne and M. E. Zavala, M. E.. “Improving underrepresented minority student persistence in STEM,” CBE life sciences
Paper ID #39173Theory to Practice: Faculty Professional Development to integrateCulturally Responsive Pedagogy and Practices in STEM Education toImprove Success of Underserved Students in STEM.Cynthia Kay Pickering, Arizona State University Cynthia Pickering is a PhD Candidate and Researcher for the Center for Broadening Participation in STEM at Arizona State University. Cynthia has 35 years of experience working in industry with demon- strated technical leadership in software development, artificial intelligence, information technology archi- tecture / engineering, and collaboration systems research. Cynthia is currently
Paper ID #32605Food to Energy: A K12/University Partnership to Develop a ResourceRecovery ProgramDr. Jan DeWaters P.E., Clarkson University Jan DeWaters is an Associate Professor in the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering at Clarkson University, in Potsdam, New York. She teaches introductory courses on energy issues and energy systems, and is part of the development team for Clarkson’s First Year Engineering/Interdisciplinary course. Her current research interests include the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based effective learning practices in STEM education, environmental education, and energy