principal investigator at The Epicenter, this is crucial as today’sengineers must possess an entrepreneurial mindset in order to be the innovators of tomorrow andkeep America competitive in the global market. Page 24.165.2Realizing the increasing importance of entrepreneurship for engineers, there is also a new fieldcalled “entrepreneurial engineering,” which is being offered by schools which are in the initialstages of offering entrepreneurship related courses to their engineering majors. EntrepreneurialEngineering can be considered as a subset of the more general field of entrepreneurship. Whileincluding the basic skills and knowledge required for
Economics at UAEUjointly launched the Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program withsixteen 2-credit hour courses in 2006. This program is the synergic integration ofengineering and business skill sets that equip students with the technical expertise,leadership and the insight needed to excel through the many facets of the fast-pacedworld of technology. In general, MEM program enhances knowledge building in Page 24.759.5engineering process and project management, quality engineering, and operationsresearch, and combines it with leadership, financial and management accounting,decision techniques and supply chain management from the business side. This
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an O'odham thesaurus and classification systems currentlyunder investigation and development at Arizona State University. kiva, n. A chamber, built wholly or partly underground, used by the Pueblo men for religious rites, etc.; estufa, n. Also attributive and transferred. [1]IntroductionEngineers always want to know how something works. If that means taking it apart to reverseengineer it, they are quite happy to do that. They are also always looking to make improvementsand have a whole list of “what if…?” for every one of them. This is especially true when theyencounter an unknown structure from another civilization or lost arts of Western Europeancolonial cultures. With little documentation available, they need to explore
Paper ID #28386”She’s Walking into Like Systems Dynamics. What Is She Doing Here?” ANarrative Analysis of a Latina EngineerMrs. Tanya D Ennis, University of Colorado Boulder TANYA D. ENNIS is the current BOLD Center Director at the University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. She received her M.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her career in the telecommunications industry included positions in software and systems engineering and technical project
featuresbelonged to the practical applications and convenience factor of a textbook. Notably, three ofthem were about examples. We found that students in general valued the relevancy of examples,whether the definitions match with examples, and whether the examples helped them understandthe content. In contrast to the CSAT survey that was originally applied to college students ofpsychology major, the surveyed Engineering/STEM students considered good examples as themost important for practical application of a textbook while two of these subscales ranked amongthe lowest three in the original CSAT survey [10].The faculty’s rank of textbook features is shown in Table 4. The top desired features of a textbookby the faculty were 1) The book is up to date, 2
White Software Entrepreneur/CEO Domestic Yes 50 M Racially minoritized Technical Specialist International Yes 47 M Racially minoritized Technical Specialist International Yes 55 M Racially minoritizedOur primary means of data generation involved semi-structured career history interviewsbeginning with the following question: “Briefly walk us through the major milestones of yourcareer, beginning with your decision to become an engineer.” Follow up prompts helpedparticipants generate reflective narratives about their professional journeys, touching on careertransitions, proud moments, and struggles. As participants described these
, thus fulfillingcriterion 1. Next, the project must be worthwhile intrinsically; it is likely that K-12 outreach willmeet this criterion from the perspective of the college student feeling like they are inspiring thenext generation. It is possible that some program types may fulfill this to a lesser degree, if thecollege students feel they are just “babysitting” in an afterschool program, for example. The thirdcriterion is “must present problems that awaken new curiosity and create a demand forinformation” [11, p. 80]. If the college students are mentoring creative projects with K-12 kids, itis likely they will be asked questions they struggle to answer, which creates an impetus for themto deepen their own knowledge of engineering and science
labs in other courses, students can proudly show their working system to friends and parents who will actually comprehend the system and its intended function).1 1 During the latter weeks of the course, instructors will often find students in the lab with spouses, friends, etc.,showing off their work. 2. It integrates concepts from a broad swath of the EE curriculum. As designed, our laser-tag system requires analog circuitry (transistors, photo-diodes, LEDs) to generate and to detect modulated light signals, a high-performance embedded computing system with complex programming to control the system operation, and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms to process incoming data and to detect signals at low
those that deal with orally presenting an argument. This seems to make sense inthe context of the mechanical engineering curriculum, where students are asked to makepresentations more frequently than they are asked to generate financial models. Table 1: Average student self-assessments of business module learning outcomes Average # Question Response I can make an argument for an urgent need or demand for 1 4.07
encode this information into memory. Thispause can also be an opportunity for the instructor to adjust pace, add a transition into the nexttopic, and field questions the students may have after realizing they missed something in theirnotes.Think pair share, yes even in statics!Think pair share is a common active learning technique used to generate discussion andinteraction between students.10 The common format is thus: 1. Have students respond to a question and give them a few minutes to write an answer Page 24.1372.10 2. Ask students to pair up with another student or group 3. Ask for examples from
productive and student-centered peer-to-peer interactions, and (3) advance student abilities in the analysis, design, and testing of electronic circuits. This paper discusses the implementation of the pedagogy with examples of specific projects, faculty experiences and challenges, and student feedback with the new approach.I. Introduction Benjamin Franklin once said [1], “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” As instructors, in addition to providing the technical knowledge, it is our responsibility to foster independent, critical, and creative thinking as well as encourage effective collaboration among students. To this end, we are presenting an updated pedagogy for the two- course electronics sequence at
EDC, and concluding remarks.Method The design thinking process entails the following five steps – learn from people, findpatterns, arrive at design principles, make tangibles, and iterate relentlessly [7]. This papercovers the first three steps to arrive at design principles for establishing the EDC at our college.Learn from people We conducted half-day sessions for 206 sophomore and junior students to explain thecritical need of entrepreneurship, potential entrepreneurial areas, and why and how they canbecome campus CEOs i.e. start their enterprises during their college days [8]. We illustrate thebroad structure of the session in Figure 1, which is derived from the framework proposed byWaychal [9]. The objective of the 3
assigned a code bytwo researchers. Any disagreement was reviewed by all three researchers and a consensus wasachieved.Table 2. Description of codes that emerged from open coding Code Description Social Introductions; Comments not directly related to course content Concept Questions and comments about material in lecture videos or readings (syntax, programming logic, importing/exporting data, etc.) Assignment Questions and comments about course assessments Other Course policy; Technical issues; General feedbackIn order to compare the use of discussion forums on the different MOOC platforms, descriptivestatistics were computed for the overall discussion forum data. We also computed descriptivestatistics
URM and general studentsbetween 2000 and 2013 Consistent with the literature (Kane et al., 2004; Horwitz and Ebrahimpour, 2002), theASSURE-US project was designed to tackle these challenges in the early lower-division courses,with the overarching goal to improve undergraduate education in ECS to advance studentsuccess at critical transitions. Therefore, the project integrates mixed methods using bothquantitative and qualitative approaches to answer the following research questions: 1. Do informal faculty interactions, advising through social media, family, and community engagement have a positive impact on URM student persistence in STEM education at HSI? 2. Does integrating contextual-based learning targeted
effectively. At the same time, this would result in a general reduction of baccalaureate degree attainment in those states where such a policy might be implemented. Since underprepared minorities are among the least likely to attain associate degrees and transfer to baccalaureate institutions (Boylan, Bonham, & Bliss, 1992; Grubb, 1991), this, too, would have chilling effect on educational opportunity. [Source: Making the Case for Developmental Education by Hunter R. Boylan. In Research in Developmental Education, 12 (2), 1-4. ] Page 25.226.5Conclusions The instructor can make appropriate changes in the
asmentorship provided to faculty, by other faculty. We specifically propose establishing acomprehensive framework articulating the behavioral, contextual, and structural factors thatinfluence the effective mentorship of junior engineering faculty. Mentorship can serve as acritical resource for junior faculty who are navigating the complex terrain of academia. Facultymentorship is not merely a transactional exchange but a multifaceted relationship thatsignificantly impacts career trajectories and personal growth. Effective faculty-to-facultymentorship has long been associated with positive outcomes, including professionaldevelopment, career satisfaction, and success [1], [2]. The current, extant understanding of whatmakes faculty mentorship effective
is aimed at examining the nature of HispanicServing Institution (HSI) scholarship related to engineering education and what implications aredrawn for faculty and administrators in engineering at HSIs. Based on the 2021-2022 estimates,approximately one in six colleges and universities in the United States, District of Columbia, andPuerto Rico meet the criteria1 to be designated as an HSI in the United States [1]. HispanicServing Institutions carry the responsibility of educating a large proportion of the nation’sracially and ethnically minoritized and low-income students [1]. HSIs play a vital role inattracting, enrolling, and retaining Latinx and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)students in engineering and computer science
2016 to 2019. He completed a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering, focusing on construction management, from Michigan Technological University in 2008. He has an extensive teaching background with 22 years of the academic experience at five different universities. Students and departments have always praised him for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. He has been involved in numerous professional societies to supplement his teaching and research, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE, and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published 100+ journal papers and conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Digital Construction, 3
evolving educational contexts. It also advocates for a deeperexploration of how faculty experience influences these perceptions, ultimately promoting adynamic approach to teaching within the educational environment. Lastly, this study lays thegroundwork for future research investigating the intersection between faculty adaptability andthe ever-changing needs of students over time.Introduction and Literature ReviewThe perceptions that faculty have about their students can impact how they approach theirteaching [1]. Faculty beliefs are known to guide their instructional decisions [2] and influencetheir classroom practices [3]. However, while some faculty’s classroom practices are consistentwith their beliefs about teaching and learning, other
the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture (Taliesin West). Outside of the classroom, he is engaged with the Associated General Con- tractors of America (AGC), Massachusetts Chapter’s, Virtual Design and Construction Group. Dr. Cribbs has presented on both the national and international stages discussing topics related to modular and offsite construction techniques, BIM and other data-centric design/construction workflows, pedagogical models for training the future of the construction industry and research specific findings that are scalable to the industry at large. He is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Profes- sional (AP) in the Building Design and Construction (BD+C
tool that enables the delivery of course topicsmore practically and realistically [30]. VR technology can be defined as immersive multimediathat integrates hardware and software systems to offer users an immersive artificial experience bycreating a sense of immersion and presence [31]. It provides a far more visceral experience thanscreen-based media through the generation of a fully computer-simulated environment, known asthe VR environment, in which everything is digitized [32]. This VR environment is a computerizedsetting comprising virtual displayed elements and sensorimotor channels linked to the user’s bodymovements and responses through a technical interface [32]. VR utilizes smart-wear techs liketech togs, headsets, skin electronics
due to availability of datafor this respective course.3. Results and Discussion3.1. Teamwork and Individual Point Distributions in the Environmental EngineeringProgramTo understand the team and individual point distributions, we surveyed each course within theenvironmental engineering Program to identify respective team-based and individualassignments (Table 1). In general, more points were allocated to individually executedassignments in all courses except two – our program’s design capstone courses (EV490 andEV491). The mean value for team assignment points across all 14 courses was 306 ± 197 points(one standard deviation) out of 1000 total points in the course, or 30.6 ± 19.7%.Several notable trends are worth discussion. First, courses
were excitedfor most of it, and it turned out well. That's one of the coolest things I built.” When discussingthe Chinese checkers boards made with freshman who had never done a project like that before. Figure 1: A Suzuki GSX-R1000, which was chosen Figure 2: A SpaceX rocket that represents the growing by Freshman 1 the general project he though was cool. push to dive into uncharted territory, chosen by Freshman 2 as what he thinks is cool. Figure 3: A Supersonic Baseball cannon made by the Figure 4: A Rivian electric pickup truck which is what YouTube channel smarter every day, which is what Senior 2 thinks is cool Senior 1
found in the problem statement, 2) look for aformula or equation that uses these variables, and 3) enter the numbers into the formula andcalculate an answer [2]. In most real-world scenarios, this approach is ineffective [1].Therefore, for students to solve open-ended and ill-structured problems effectively, they mustdevelop problem-solving skills in addition to technical knowledge, which requires appropriateclassroom teaching approaches. Instructors should implement teaching practices that focuses onmore than using formulas and performing mathematical operations.Educational experts define active learning as learning that challenges students to engagecognitively and meaningfully with the materials by analyzing, synthesizing, and
squares) are to the left and above the corresponding items in the Civil Industrial Engineering program (blue circles). • Items 1, 2, 3, and 8 are the most important factors for students in both programs. • Students value items 4 and 5 less, which have to do with parents and friends. • Having special programs (item 6) is more critical for Industrial Engineering students than for Civil Industrial Engineering students. The difference is that many students in Civil Industrial Engineering answered this item as neutral. • The importance of pursuing a postgraduate degree (item 7) is higher in Industrial Engineering students than in Civil Industrial Engineering (10% higher).The general reputation, the
Powered by www.slayte.com How Do Engineering Education Graduate Students Perceive and Negotiate Disciplinary Expectations in Academic Writing?Introduction and BackgroundAcademic writing is an important aspect of graduate education. To succeed in their programs,graduate students must learn to communicate their research in a way that resonates with otherscholars in their field [1]. In other words, they must write in a way that aligns with theexpectations of their field. In engineering education, graduate students come from varieddisciplines, and many are new to the field. They may find that the expectations around academicwriting in engineering education differ from prior experiences in other disciplines.Transitioning from a technical
innovationcommercialization, having at least completed their undergraduate program. Also, these areresearch-oriented graduate programs (both masters and doctoral levels), and students are allinvolved in conducting research, and as such are expected to generate patentable, transferable,and commercial innovations from their research projects. The background of the 15 engineeringgraduate students who responded in the survey are presented on table 1 below.Table 1: Background Information of Target Group Description Respondent (%) Gender Male 60.0 Female 33.3 Prefer not to say
Activities Skills 1st 2nd 3rd Final year year year year 1 Communication Read and Technical B3 B4 B5 B6 interpret communication technical reports, technical reports graphs correctly Generate One sentence B4 B5 B6 B6 technical summary, social reports on own media materials2 Team Work Working with
females rated males ashaving a higher level of work experience than the other gender’s assessment of the résumés [24].Given the current literature on the effects of recruiter demographics in candidate evaluation, thisstudy also explores the effects of recruiter demographics on their preferences of the résumécriteria.MethodologyThis research aimed to find the importance weights of the common criteria that employers couldassess on a recent graduate’s résumé. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was the primarytool used to generate the weights for the criteria of CM résumés. The following steps wereimplemented using the AHP method, as explained by [24].Step 1: Perform an extensive literature review on factors affecting CM graduates