Session 3675 STAYING ABREAST OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS ‘The A & E Profession in Transition’ Daniel Davis University of Hartford, Ward College of Technology ABSTRACT The architecture and engineering profession is facing a whirlwind of change and it is achallenge for faculty members to keep abreast of these developments. According to the NationalUniversity Continuing Education Association, even slower paced technical fields are reinventingthemselves at least once a decade. What is the best way for faculty to monitor and
developing the design knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for their success. Learning progressions outline students’ journeys through an academic program in thecontext of developing a specified competency or knowledge base and are important for assessingstudents’ achievements [9]. A learning progression framework presents a broad description ofessential content and general sequencing for student learning and skill development, providingscaffolding for curriculum design [10]. By developing HCED frameworks and assessment tools,we seek to assist educators in planning and building curricula for engineering students to develophuman-centered engineering design knowledge, skills, and mindsets [11]. We represent the Siebel Center for
. For RQ3, we developed a team-based regulatoryframework tailed for mobility engineering professionals with findings from RQ1 and RQ2.ResultsRQ1: Qualifications for a mobility engineering professionalEducational programs analysisMotivated by the fast-changing industry development and penetration of autonomous vehicletechnologies, universities and research institutes have been actively developing mobilityengineering curriculum to nurture the competencies of engineering students and prepare them forthe market and their career growth. To better understand these mobility engineering programs,and the body of knowledge embedded within the coursework, we reviewed the engineeringprograms from the US News Top 50 (52 counts in total) engineering programs
Paper ID #41330Co-Developing a Social Entrepreneurship Program with a Focus on EngineeringDr. Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer, Texas Tech University Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas Tech University, as well as the Associate Dean of the Graduate School. Her research emerges at the intersection of Educational Technology, Pedagogical Innovation, Personalized Learning, Diversity and Equity Issues, and Global Studies. Greenhalgh-Spencer explores practices of using technology and pedagogical innovation to create engaged learning in both formal and
AC 2011-1596: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CER-TIFICATE IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTAndrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University Andrew Gerhart, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. He is actively involved in ASEE, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Engineering Society of Detroit. He serves as Faculty Advisor for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Chapter at LTU, chair for the LTU Leadership Curriculum Committee, director of the LTU Thermal Science Laboratory, coordinator of the Certificate in Energy & Environmental Man- agement and Certificate/Minor in Aeronautical Engineering, and
Session 3213 Ten Steps to Developing Virtual Reality Applications for Engineering Education John T. Bell, H. Scott Fogler Department of Chemical Engineering University of MichiganIntroductionWork has been conducted in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University ofMichigan for several years to develop a series of virtual reality ( VR ) based computer modulesfor use in undergraduate engineering education. The goals of this work have been threefold: 1. To produce modules with as much practical use to as many
AC 2010-882: ESTABLISHING ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES FORTHE DEVELOPING WORLD USING ENGINEERING DESIGNKevin McGarvey, Rowan UniversityMichael Panko, Rowan UniversityBeena Sukumaran, Rowan UniversityMichael Kerbaugh, Rowan UniversityGabriel Posluszny, Rowan UniversityAnthony Cavalier, Rowan University Page 15.524.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Establishing Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Developing Countries using Engineering DesignAbstractThis paper describes a program titled “Engineering Innovators without Borders” (EIWB), whichworks in close collaboration with Engineers without Borders (EWB). The main mission ofEIWB is
Paper ID #9345Understanding Change and Development of Engineering Education in ChinaDr. Zupeng Zhou, Guilin University of Electronic Technology Zupeng Zhou got his Ph.D degree at Xidian University in 2012 and he is currently a Post-doc at Washing- ton State University. He is an associate professor at Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin China. His research interests are control and fault diagnosis of complex nonlinear system and life cycle assessment of products.Prof. Charles Pezeshki, Washington State University Dr. Charles Pezeshki is a professor in mechanical engineering at Washington State University
development in manufacturing.Evidence shows that co-designed programs are more likely to align with industry-specificrequirements and deliver measurable outcomes [5].While existing literature provides general frameworks for fostering collaborative relationships[6], there is a noticeable gap in research addressing systematic methodologies for engagingmanufacturing employers in PWD programs. For example, Valiente Bermejo and colleagues [5]emphasize the well-recognized advantages of collaboration in curriculum design and delivery butnote that existing models often lack sufficient concreteness for practical application orgeneralizability beyond their original disciplines. Similarly, a study by the National Institute ofStandards and Technology (NIST) [7
also be highlyrisk averse when it comes to the scholarly productivity of their lab, and they must be convincedthat the overall output of their lab, measured in a way aligned with their values and theinstitution’s priorities, will benefit before they will commit to undergraduate research [6] [9].The project on which we now report has been focused on developing materials and methods tosupport: (i) the early exposure of undergraduates to research; (ii) research training forundergraduates; and (iii) faculty development for undergraduate research. Through the earlyexposure to research, we hope to make undergraduates aware of the nature of research andresearch opportunities earlier than they otherwise would be exposed spontaneously. We hope
340 Agile Development Using Cloud IaaS and PaaS in Computer Science Curricula Gordon Romney, Pradip Dey, Mohammad Amin, and Bhaskar Sinha National UniversityAbstractGartner, a leading IT industry analyst, finds that cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) isthe fastest-growing need of its clients. IaaS is a type of cloud computing service thatparallels the infrastructure features of traditional IT data centers, and includes servers,firewalls, and routers for example. As IaaS has increased in utilization by industry, Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), as a specialization that offers a computing
Paper ID #45645Developing a project-focused synthetic biology elective for chemical engineeringstudents.Dr. Justin Vento, Villanova University Justin Vento graduated with a chemical engineering degree from Manhattan College and became a process engineer in the petrochemical industry. After a few years, he pursued his PhD in chemical and biological engineering from NC State, where he studied and developed tools for microorganisms within the human gut microbiome. He then worked for a few years as a scientist at a synthetic biology company Ginkgo Bioworks in Boston, MA. He is currently a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor at
-Bachelor’s level American Association for Engineering Education Draft Paper for Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN 2014 • Pilot programs in the U.S by Austrian companies to try to create the needed skilled workforce for their U.S. manufacturing facilities • New and unique programs that focus on the recent entrance of U.S. trade unions into the advanced manufacturing innovation ecosystem • Lessons learned from Austria with recommendations for further study and actionIntroductionManufacturing has always been a bellwether to a country’s economic development status, and isa critical means by which countries ensure employment, maintain living standards, and supportinnovation and economic growth. Because
theknowledge and skills they derived from their MaFEL laboratory experience to solvepractical electromagnetic systems design , interference and shielding problems are discussedand future plans for the continued development of the MaFEL procedure are noted.I. Introduction The ability to visualize the low frequency AC magnetic field distributions thatoccur in the vicinity of 60 Hz AC electric power generation and transmission equipment ,such as transformers, rotational machines, switchgear and cable ; and to understand thephysical factors that determine these fields ; are very important skills for an electricalengineering technician ( EET ) to have. This understanding of AC magnetic field behaviorenables an EET to identify the most probable
under pressure – from students as well as fromemployers – to provide curricula which allow new, young chemical engineers to work effectivelyin these fields. In addition, there is pressure – particularly from employers – to broaden students’skills and knowledge in “soft” areas – communications, economics, business and managementpractices, foreign languages, etc. At the same time, there is pressure – particularly from stategovernments – to avoid “credit-hour creep” and to graduate students in four years. One way tomeet these demands is through a layered curriculum in which all chemical engineering studentswould learn the minimum basic material needed to qualify as chemical engineers and then wouldadd layers of specialization and breadth. It is
to alleviate each difficulty.II. Background Information on the Course and Description of the Laboratory ChallengeIn this section, a description of course and the laboratory challenge is provided. The Universityof San Diego is a Roman Catholic university in Southern California in the liberal arts tradition.The university offers three engineering majors in electrical engineering, industrial and systemsengineering, as well as mechanical engineering. The three majors share a common curriculum inthe freshman and sophomore years and students receive a dual BS/BA degree in unique 4.5 yearprograms.Engineering design is incorporated into the curriculum of the three programs at all levels.Students are initially exposed to the engineering design
. The lab curriculum then begins with a few weeks of introductory SolidWorkssessions, where the students learn individually. Next, the project design groups are given anArduino kit to build and code multiple beginner level circuits. The lab ends with the last fewweeks solely dedicated to the final projects. These final projects will be described in furtherdetail later. A small midterm project is also implemented to further expose the students to aspecial research interest of the university and its subsidiaries. Further detail on the structuring ofthe course can be seen in last year’s paper [1]. An important note from last year is the choice ofprojects and availability of resources compared to this year.Application of dynamic learningThe type of
.’ Eachfailure informs a future design that brings the engineer one step closer to success.”3Students need to be able to reason through a project to understand how to build it. The spaghettitower is a non-threatening activity that allows students to engage in the success and failure of adesign. Research in STEM is incorporating the engineering design process (EDP) to formalizehow students learn. Billiar, et.al. discusses how the EDP is used in designing STEM curriculumdevelopment in a collaborative study with middle school teachers in Massachusetts. Indeveloping the curriculum, the EDP is defined through a series of steps: 1. Identify the problem. 2. Research and rank objectives and constraints. 3. Develop solutions. 4. Select
, ultrasonic technology has become the most practically feasible way toinspect and characterize material [1]. The idea of ultrasonic NDT was stimulated from sonar, thetechnique of detecting submerged objects by sending sound waves through water and observingthe returning echoes. In 1929 and 1935, Sokolov studied the use of ultrasonic waves in detectingmetal objects. Mulhauser, in 1931, obtained a patent for using ultrasonic waves, using twotransducers to detect flaws in solids [2]. Firestone developed pulsed ultrasonic testing using apulse-echo technique [3]. Within the few years of the introduction of the ultrasonic technology,this became a standard method of testing material. Since the 1940s, many foibles and limitationshave been improved and the
development of microprocessors, memory storage, andsensor applications. In wireless sensor networks, battery-powered sensors and modules that areexpected to last for a long period of time, since conducting battery maintenance for a large-scalenetwork consisting of hundreds or even thousands of sensor nodes may be difficult, if notimpossible. Ambient power sources, as replacement of batteries, come into consideration, tominimize the maintenance. Power scavenging may enable wireless sensor nodes to becompletely self-sustaining so that battery maintenance can be eventually freed.Researchers have performed wide spread studies, in alternative energy sources that couldproviding small amount of electricity to low-power devices. Energy harvesting can be
, Beta orGamma, is based on the physical layout of displacer and power cylinders with respect to acrankshaft. This report concerns a contemporary development of the Stirling cycle heat enginein which reliability, durability, and long term unattended operation are key objectives. To meetthese objectives, the engine design focused on several factors which included: minimizing thenumber of moving parts, particularly reciprocating parts; incorporating materials not typicallyencountered in Stirling technology; use of liquid cooling; and, utilizing helium as the workingfluid. The initial design parameters, e.g., phase angle, volume compression ratio, etc., weretaken from those applicable to Gamma type engines. The literature suggests that Gammaengines
Ph.D.M.E. in 2006 from Texas A&M University. His research interests include computational fluid dynamics, rotor dynamics and turbo machinery, industrial power generation and refrigeration, heat transfer, fluid power, education, and the use of technology in education. He teaches courses in the area of thermal and fluid sciences, such as fluid power, applied fluid mechanics, thermo- fluid laboratory, and wind power systems. He holds memberships in ASME, AIAA, and ASEE.Dr. Rob Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology Robert D. Garrick, Ph.D., P.E., is Associate Professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and thermo-fluids curriculum Co
curriculum. In combining both a computer applicationprogram and Markovian techniques, the student will be able to fully appreciate the connection ofmathematics and engineering, required in all ABET accredited programs. Page 10.918.1 “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2005, American Society for Engineering Education”1. IntroductionModeling and Simulation (M&S) is an important upper level undergraduate course in manyengineering disciplines. Due to its placement as a junior or senior level course, there is anassumption that primary engineering
Paper ID #26116An Approach to Integrating Learning and Engagement Strategies (LESs) intoCS Class ActivitiesDr. Peter J. Clarke, Florida International University Peter J. Clarke received his B.Sc. degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill) in 1987, M.S. degree from SUNY Binghamton University in 1996 and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Clemson University in 2003. His research interests are in the areas of software testing, software metrics, model-driven software development, domain-specific modeling languages, and computer science education. He is currently an associate
working throughproblem sets in small groups, with instructor and TA help on call, along with other kinds of activelearning experiences. The next section illustrates excerpts from guided studies developed anddeployed for introductory database learning objectives.3. Guided Studies in an Introductory Database CourseThe introductory database course described and studied here is a first course taken byundergraduate computer science and software engineering students, students pursuing a minorin computer science, or students pursuing an analytics co-major offered jointly by Statistics andInformation Systems and Analytics departments. The only prerequisite for the course is a datastructures course. The course was offered as a flipped course with two
remember some limitations of the data.First, there is the very simple definition of Economic Status. Using the simple fact of whether ornot a student is on a Pell grant cannot completely capture the impact of personal finances on a Page 24.321.11student’s ability to succeed in college. Second, in order for the university to know if a student isa First-Generation college attendee requires that student to self-report this information.Consequently, there may be some First-Generation students that are not accurately categorized inthe data. Finally, the data has yet to be examined to develop any theories as to why dataseparated by gender shows the
outcomes of students engaged in these experiences. She is also involved in student outcomes research in the BME Department and with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education Office, College of Engineering at Michigan. Cassie received a B.A. in Engineering Sciences at Wartburg College (Waverly, IA) and a M.S. in BME from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor).Kevin Cai Jiang, University of Michigan Kevin Jiang is a staff member in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan where he works on the design, development, and change of experiential learning, first-year programs, and biomedical engineering curriculum. He also leads a team of undergraduate students engaged in curriculum design and development
of learning management systems for large-sample educational research studies, student applications of the design process, curriculum development, and fulfilling the needs of an integrated, multi-disciplinary first-year engineering educational environment through the use of active and collabo- rative learning, problem-based and project-based learning, classroom interaction, and multiple represen- tations of concepts. Page 26.1701.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Video-Annotated Peer Review (VAPR): Considerations for Development and
[2] as well as on the observation made during the initial course offerings thatstudents, being relatively inexperienced software developers, inevitably made suboptimaldecisions, but given frequent feedback and ownership of their work learned from analyzing andimproving that work. This guiding principle is the main motivation behind the semester-longproject used in the software development course described in the next section.4. Description of the Introduction to Software Development CourseIn this section we describe key features of the ISD course as it was structured in Fall 2016. Adetailed description of the course and associated course materials are available athttp://webspace.quinnipiac.edu/schristov/ISD-course.html.4.1 Curriculum
rapidly develops), the endeavor of empathic growth anddevelopment need not be abandoned within post-secondary education. Rather, it indicates thatwe lack an understanding of the ideal means for empathic development later in one’s life.Given the growing emphasis on the necessity of empathy to thrive as an engineer, engineeringeducators need to understand the constellation of existing tools and pedagogical techniques tofoster empathy within the engineering curriculum. This synthesis piece highlights a variety ofeducational contexts and pedagogical techniques, each of which we posit are equally salient andmutually supportive for the development of engineering students’ empathic skills, abilities, ordispositions. We draw from literature from a wide