’ understanding.Additionally, headset-tracking technology captures user eye-tracking data, providing valuableinsights to guide the experience design decisions.IntroductionCollege students often face challenges in understanding complex concepts related to the theory ofElectromagnetism (E&M). These difficulties primarily stem from the abstract and non-intuitivenature of electromagnetic phenomena, which are invisible and lack a tangible presence in the realworld. Traditional teaching methods often rely on passive learning, such as lectures and paperassignments, which fail to actively engage students in the learning process. Moreover, theinherently three-dimensional nature of electromagnetic phenomena does not translate well ontotwo-dimensional platforms like
learningoutcomes on the ASCE Body of Knowledge 2 (BOK2)[1]. This process, with the roots on theASCE Body of Knowledge 2, inherently included an emphasis to move beyond “what coursesdoes a civil engineering major take” to “what can a civil engineering student major do” and whatskills are needed to carry out these tasks [2]. This project also aimed to address gaps andredundancies in the curriculum, to ensure consistent student development in learning outcomes,and to engage faculty in holistic thought on the curriculum through tools such as curriculummapping and learning outcome rubrics.The curriculum map (see appendix) identifies the required courses in the program and thecorresponding program learning outcomes as part of the grid [2]. The grid can also
werepositively correlated to the motivation and Engineering Identity scores.1. IntroductionEngineering curricula are typically structured as a set of sequential courses (often taught bydifferent instructors) where later courses build upon the knowledge gained from the earliercourses [1]. The Industrial Engineering (IE) curriculum is no exception. One limitation of thistraditional approach is that the separation in time and context across different courses can makeit difficult for students to connect fundamental topics to real-world problems[2]. This lack ofconnection is a potential factor that impacts engineering students’ attrition rates. Engineeringstudents have graduated at a rate of about 50% for more than 60 years [3]–[8]. Many factorscontribute to
instructional design process as the designerdetermines the knowledge and procedures to be included in the instruction.4 This was achallenging task for the following reasons: 1) The entire technical field of biogeotechnicalengineering had to be explained in the confines of a few slides without overwhelming thestudents, 2) the material had to be compatible for use by other universities nationwide, and 3) thematerial had to be engaging to pique student interest. After an initial consultation with theengineering faculty, two members of the design team met multiple times and created a contentoutline as shown in Figure 2. To further spark student interest and motivation, a consciousdecision was made to include information on geotechnical career trends as
Haven Foundation, and the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce.Dr. Amir W Al-Khafaji, Bradley University Page 20.17.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Engineering Faculty Perspectives on Shared Global ExperiencesAbstractStudying overseas has a deep and profound impact on the intellectual and personal developmentof faculty and students. This paper provides an overview of a Global Explorer Program (GEP)and a case study of an American born female transportation engineering professor who taughtoverseas in the United Kingdom/France and Egypt/Jordan. This professor
autonomous response to coercive threats,actions, or situations” and is one of the most common ways of coping with interpersonalstressors [27, p. 243]. For many, this meant a negotiation on computer science as a degree toimprove their socioeconomic status. Others negotiated on their choice of a 2-year institutionbecause it provided the best opportunity to engage with a quality education with minimal studentdebt due to financial aid, common among many community college students [29]. Thisnegotiation process has been noted in the literature to be part of this “moving in” phase studentsgo through [30], as selecting an institution and deciding whether it is convenient enough in bothcost and location are prerequisites to this process.Information-seeking
to define the issues and produce decisions then design to those decisions. • Rather than narrow choices to proceed with design, carry solution sets far into the design process. • Rather than work alone in separate rooms, work in pairs or a larger group face- to-face. • TVD offers designers an opportunity to engage in the design conversation concurrently with those people who will procure services and execute the design.3. Negotiating Success One way that course instructors attempt to keep content fresh is by intentionally focusing part of the course on evolving, current topics. For several years this “current topics” lesson was focused on sustainability. In this lesson, students
Paper ID #43499Board 48: Perceptions of ChatGPT on Engineering Education: A 2022-2023Exploratory Literature ReviewTrini Balart, Texas A&M University Trinidad Balart is a PhD student at Texas A&M University. She completed her Bachelors of Science in Computer Science engineering from Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Multidisciplinary Engineering with a focus in engineering education and the impact of AI on education. Her main research interests include Improving engineering students’ learning, innovative ways of teaching and learning, and how artificial intelligence can
motivation, as well as the impact of student motivation and engagement on facultymotivation. We also noted that the open-ended nature of sociotechnical integration can causestress and interfere with motivation in some students. In [13], we articulated some of the barriersand opportunities our team had discovered in the creation of a broadly applicable assignment topromote sociotechnical integration.With this background in mind and a new opportunity to spend a semester at the University ofCalgary in Alberta, Canada, I set out to study how macroethics and social justice areconceptualized and incorporated into teaching and research within two different departments: theWerklund School of Education and the Schulich School of Engineering. Given my
” and activity that occurred during class in the form of problemsolving, application, etc. Four (4) of 11 respondents noted that this instructional stylepromoted engagement, attentiveness, and liveliness during class. Three (3) respondents notedthe ability to talk to and communicate with peers during class as a benefit, with two noting thedesirability of being able to try examples on their own during class. However, one student wasnot comfortable with solving problems without being walked through examples first by theinstructor.Interview Question: How (if at all) is this course applicable to your future career or coursework?Six (6) of the 11 students identified the usefulness of this course to their potential or currentcareer in the power
changes took place that did not impact the number of credits, but wereintroduced to improve student learning. A lab hour, where students work on problems underinstructor guidance, has been added after the lecture portion to each of the Statics and Dynamicscourses. Both Statics and Dynamics are foundation courses, and therefore the necessity of theextra contact hour for lab. In the past, study sessions were conducted for these courses but thestudent turnout was not satisfactory. In the quarter system, the Solid Mechanics course was 4 credit hours with 3 contact hours oflecture and 2 contact hours of lab. The lab portion of the quarter version Solid Mechanics coursehas been transformed into a standalone lab course. The 4 credit hour Vibrations
is only beginning to creep into classrooms[16]. Industry and universityoutreach programs are also being used to fill in the gap[4]. The Engineering AmbassadorsNetwork (EAN), formed by Pennsylvania State University in 2009, is one such outreachprogram[17]. The Engineering Ambassadors Network is now a collaboration of thirtyuniversities nationwide, dedicated to K-12 engineering outreach[17],[18]. The University ofNebraska chapter of the Engineering Ambassadors Network (N-EAN) was established in 2015 inorder to provide a mechanism for K-12 engineering outreach across the state. Competitivelyselected undergraduate engineering students are trained extensively in communication andleadership skills to deliver to K-12 classrooms, engaging
environmental connections impacts student engagement and motivation [11]. Gee’s Theory ofIdentity [12] addresses student’ perceptions of themselves within the scientific community whileSocial Cognitive Theory and the Science Motivation Model add layers of motivation, includingself-efficacy and intrinsic and extrinsic motivators [13, 14]. Finally, Pekrun’s Control-ValueTheory of Achievement Emotions evaluates achievement emotions tied to both activities andoutcomes [15]. Combined, these theories offer a multidimensional perspective on factors shapingstudent engagement in field biology. To fit BME studios, we focused on problem-solving at theinterface of living and non-living systems, replacing nature-oriented constructs with connectionsto BME. Using
thecourse that focused on lab skills, student attitudes, and the impact that this teaching strategy hadon student engagement. Next, we share our assessment of the increases in student competenciesas measured by the surveys as well as direct measurements and anecdotal observations thatcorroborate the improvements in student competencies. In the concluding section, we discuss the Page 25.766.3implications of our results.Laboratory Notebook Requirements and Evaluation RubricThree-hour lab sessions for the junior-level electronics course were scheduled for most weeks ofthe semester. Two sessions were scheduled per week to accommodate the 30 students
jobs will growby 8%, compared to 3.7% for all other occupations. However, it is a concern that some STEMfields will not have enough graduates to satisfy the demands of the industry [2]. In addition, therehave been concerns that STEM education is not well understood and could be contributing to thedecline of future professionals in STEM [3]. The presence of role models in STEM could have alarge impact on students’ interest in pursuing a STEM field, especially if they identify with it[4].Role models have a positive influence on students’ motivation and desire to accomplish theirgoals [5]. Some qualities that role models have, such as confidence and relatability, can have alarge influence on student outcomes, particularly for women in STEM [4
and concepts about a topic or lesson.Elicit can be implemented through statement of learning, quick questions and quizzes, brainstor-ming, etc. During the elicit phase, the instructor can address any misunderstandings observed inlearners, and also discover the interests and expectations of the learners.EngageThis stage attempts to engage students in the topic that the students have decided to learn. Thisstage plans and performs something that makes the class interesting, sparks curiosity andcaptivates the attention of the students on the selected topic/subject. Engagement can be achievedthrough pointing at big questions, showing startling facts or statistics, using some engagingtechnologies such as interesting video clips, robot-based
Melissa Marshall (TED, ”Talk Nerdy to Me”) on these courses. Christine is also the director of the Engineering Ambassadors Network, a start-up organization at 25 plus universities worldwide that teaches presentation skills to undergraduate engineering students, particularly women and underrepresented groups in engineering. These Engineering Ambassadors develop valuable leadership and communication skills, which they apply through engineering outreach to middle and high school students. Christine received her MBA in marketing and international business from Drexel University and her BA in English and film from Dickinson College.Dr. Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion UniversityProf. Karen A. Thole, Pennsylvania State
impact on student engagement and motivation, as well as on student learning outcomes[6].In contrast, advocates of hands-on laboratories, also referred to as classical or traditionallaboratories, often cite various advantages that these types of laboratories offer when used inengineering and, in particular, manufacturing education. For instance, practical hands-onlaboratories provide students with a tangible, physical experience that is not possible in a virtualor remote setting. This physical interaction with equipment and processes can help studentsdevelop a deeper understanding of the underlying principles and concepts being taught [7].Additionally, hands-on laboratories allow students to develop practical skills and hands-onexperience, which
Paper ID #46593Successful Engineering Capstone Design Projects based on a collaborationbetween the US Army and an Electrical Engineering program with a focuson CybersecurityDr. Virgilio Ernesto Gonzalez, University of Texas at El Paso Virgilio Gonzalez, Associate Chair and Professor of Practice at the ECE department at The University of Texas at El Paso, and started his first appointment at UTEP in 2001. He focuses his research on communication technologies. He received the UT System Board of Regents Outstanding Teaching Award and is actively engaged in K-12 Engineering outreach.Pilar Gonzalez, University of Texas at El Paso
regulations, preparing them to design projects that meet legal and ethical standards. Thecourse emphasizes the importance of protecting public health by addressing environmentalhazards, ensuring clean water, air, and soil for communities.Integrating environmental education into the undergraduate engineering curriculum is crucial forraising environmental awareness early in students' careers [1]. It teaches students how to analyzeproblems, identify causes and effects, and understand the conditions under which certainprocesses occur and their impact on environmental quality. The growing recognition of theimportance of introducing concepts such as environmental engineering, green engineering,pollution prevention, and design for the environment to
class project to introduce freshman students to the engineering(less than 50 students) and also for a larger class (more design process, working with uncertainty, and improvingthan 200 students). The project was tested during the fall teaming/communication skills. Books are also available tosemester of 2016 on a class of 48 students. It was support the freshman level introductory courses [7, 8, and 9].successfully scaled to a class of 221 students during the Kits are commercially available in abundance andspring semester of 2017. The project is presented in this several have been reviewed. However, these are found highlypaper along with a discussion of the resources (materials
course at the University of Washington wasintegrated to model a biofuel production plant where student groups work on individualoperations that make up a complete process. This full-plant view of the laboratory allowsstudents, for the first time, to evaluate the effects of their decisions on upstream and downstreamplant operations. Furthermore, it also provides a common framework to promote activediscussion and engagement amongst student groups. The transformation of the course includedthe development of completely new modules for fermentation of biomass and the modification ofexisting equipment and modules for the treatment, separation and extraction of product andwaste streams. The new fermentation modules utilize internet-based remote
physical exhibit installation, the game will also be available on the public-facingmuseum website to increase the breadth of outreach. Finally, a proposed questionnaire methodfor evaluating exhibit efficacy and public engagement is presented. Feedback obtained will allowfor periodic revisions of exhibit content.IntroductionScience museums, such as the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History (NuclearMuseum), are a valuable national and community resource enabling the dissemination of STEMconcepts to the general public. To be successful, a museum exhibit must both attract publicinterest and convey its technical information concisely and accurately. This requires closeinterdisciplinary collaboration between subject matter experts, museum
over the course of three years. The results demonstrate the extent to which diverselearning styles can impact learning and student engagement in the learning process. Page 10.508.1 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationBackgroundThe call for reform in engineering education has clearly focused on developing inquiry-basedlearning coupled with innovative teaching to attract, develop and retain a diverse body ofundergraduate engineering students (Splitt, 2003). Yet, while there is widespread use of
organize and support the class: • Git, as mentioned above, for the Courseware, as well as for storing and versioning grading rubrics, lecture demo scripts for live-coding, and other meta-content • Trello, a web-based project management tool, based on a “card” being a unit of work, is used to coordinate and track updates to the Courseware as well as per-week tasks (delivering updated Courseware to students, preparing for the week’s lecture and live- coding, grading assignments, etc.) • Slack, in addition to the student-instructor and student-student interaction mentioned above, a private, instructor-only channel is used for instructor-instructor and instructor- TA communication and coordination
systems nec-essary for achieving the goals of their projects. This typically has resulted in a steep learning-curve,especially for new students and new teams that join the program. As such, we have developed anembedded systems programming tutorial that is applicable to the structure of the VIP program(i.e. a curriculum that can train students irrespective of their engineering discipline or class level).We believe this curriculum module will have broad impact on the academic community, at large,since we focus on extracting common knowledge that can be shared across a diverse mix of stu-dents.This paper presents the results of our embedded systems programming tutorial3 piloted with theI-Natural VIP team, which consists of a group of 15
; Flint, Michigan Case Study; and Impacts ofCOVID-19 on Transportation and Stakeholders case study. Additionally, a bibliometric databasethat lists known publications relating to equity and civil engineering education has beenpublished [12], [13].The community of practice continues to be a resource to support CEE faculty in responding tonew trends, and to that end sponsored an online workshop in 2024 on preparing students for CEEpractice in the age of AI. This workshop provided attendees with an overview of AI and the stateof AI in CEE practice, and crowd-sourced skills and mindsets needed by future practitioners inthe age of AI. Participants learned how AI is being utilized currently in the practice of civil andenvironmental engineering and
ways in which they support ideation activities aswell as how they form teams according to gender composition. Introduction and BackgroundDeveloping competence with engineering design processes is an integral aspect of engineeringeducation and helps prepare students for modern practice. Therefore, it is important thatengineering educators have the knowledge and tools to effectively facilitate learning andperformance as students engage in design activities. In this research, we focus on brainstormingand ideation processes and in particular the factors that might influence the novelty ofbrainstorming outputs (i.e., ideas and potential solutions). Specifically, we were interested in thepotential influence of both
. Prince, Bucknell University Dr. Michael Prince is a professor of chemical engineering at Bucknell University and co-director of the National Effective Teaching Institute. His research examines a range of engineering education topics, including how to assess and repair student misconceptions and how to increase the adoption of research- based instructional strategies by college instructors and corporate trainers. He is actively engaged in presenting workshops on instructional design to both academic and corporate instructors. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Paper ID #14477Dr. Idalides
objective of this paper is to lay out the process for transformation of teaching effectivenessevaluation in an individual engineering academic department. An assessment of the current stateof teaching evaluation among faculty in the department will be presented, and the way forward toa more holistic evaluation strategy will be discussedBrief Literature ReviewThe methods and practices used to evaluate effective teaching have been met with scrutiny overthe last several years. Practices traditionally used to evaluate teaching effectiveness arecommonly viewed as flawed with no direct impact or incentive related to improving teaching inhigher education. These traditional methods rely heavily on student course evaluation methods[4]. While it has been