projects that focus on improving the design, construction, and evaluation practices for airfields and pavement systems. As a part of US Army ERDC, he is a supporting member of the UNUM Summer Student Engagement program, which exposes summer interns to technical challenges on diverse engineering and science concepts. Since 2020, Victor has been collaborating with UTEP faculty on education programs as a part of the CREaTE program. His involvement with CREaTE is primarily on supporting research assistants to develop and disseminate research projects sponsored by the U.S. DoEd. Victor’s research interests are in the areas of transportation infrastructure and pavement materials, STEM education, and professional opportunities
very clear why there were PhD students presenting highly technical work to kids whodon't understand quantum all that well-I think the intentions were good but most didn'tunderstand” This is interesting that an event that usually facilitates networking was the lowest ratedactivity because knowledge was such a barrier to accessing anything at the poster session at all.Thus, it seems that those promoting quantum workforce need to consider that what you knowregarding QISE topics is perhaps more important than who you know in QIST. Further, QISTknowledge itself appears to be its own form of networking, as students showed that the postersession just did not connect with them, because they could not understand what the posters
implement an experiment Lab 3 Absolute zero x A during lab session to predict value of absolute zero. Design and implement an experiment Lab 4 Ideal Gas Law A during lab session to verify Ideal Gas Law. Then use experiment to collect data. Follow procedure and take measurements Lab 5,6 Refrigeration on demonstration equipment. x R
/article/pii/B9780121098902500457[14] P. H. Winne and A. F. Hadwin, “nStudy: Tracing and Supporting Self-Regulated Learning in the Internet,” in International Handbook of Metacognition and Learning Technologies, R. Azevedo and V. Aleven, Eds. New York, NY: Springer, 2013, pp. 293–308. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-5546-3%5F20[15] L. Silva, A. J. Mendes, A. Gomes, and G. F. Cavalcanti de Macˆedo, “Regulation of Learning Interventions in Programming Education: A Systematic Literature Review and Guideline Proposition,” in Proceedings of the 52nd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, ser. SIGCSE ’21. New York, NY, USA: Association for Computing Machinery, Mar. 2021, pp. 647–653. [Online
training session are tailored according to the outcomes of acomprehensive questionnaire that explores knowledge of the basics of sustainable circularengineering design and the circular pedagogical methodology used. Of special significance is thestudents’ interest shown after this short training in learning the more advanced engineeringcourses that will equip them to apply their technical knowledge to technology developmentsdesigned towards a better world, not only for future generations but also for the present.IntroductionThe paradigms of sustainability and the circular economy (CE) are creating new constraints onthe design and development of products for everyday use [1],[2],[3]. The circular economypromotes a restorative and regenerative system
prerequisites include: • General chemistry 1 • Calculus-based physics 1 and 2 • Calculus 1 through differential equations. • One course chosen from this list: general chemistry 2, physics 3, lab-based biology for majors, or calculus-based probability. • Statics, dynamics, electric circuits and either intro to engineering or programming • English compositionThe upper division descriptors examined are Design, Professionalism, and Seminar courses inaddition to core classes in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, the combinedcore of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering courses and Advanced Technical Electives(ATEs). The grades from all upper division courses are averaged in each category for analyses.The number
Page 13.922.12 feedback); create a list-server for dialog among schools, scholarship providers, industry liaisons c. Embed metrology concepts into Engineering, Physics, and Technical Management courses and programs; assess gaps; (look to Mexico’s Centro Nationale de Metrologia (CENAM) for a model); link with other organizations such as “teachengineering.org” d. Provide talks to engineering students about measurements and standards e. Offer internship programs; create a model internal mentoring program that corporations and government can adopt; internship projects should feed into NCSLI annual conference (e.g., poster session) f. Create “Professional
DoD priorities by investigating potential improvements for talentmanagement, increasing operational effectiveness. By working with the sponsor of this study, AirEducation and Training Command’s Learning Professionals Branch (AETC/A3JB), this researchis designed to benefit the joint military community by improving how the military develops andmanages its members. As shown through efforts to bolster implementation of the DoD CyberWorkforce Framework and the recent addition of Air Force Cyber Warrant Officers, a primeexample of the need to manage highly technical positions is the Air and Space Force Cybercommunity (Defense, 2023; Air Force Public Affairs, 2024). This project’s methodology leads torecommendations that answer the following
feasibility of HyFlex in the engineering disciplines.Given that HyFlex is a relatively new approach to teaching, there is a small but growing set ofliterature on its efficacy. Initial research indicates that HyFlex neither greatly helped nor hinderedstudents’ learning [1], but rather provides flexibility with managing school, work, and homelife[2]. This format also has potential benefits for retaining students who face challenges with in-person attendance. Studies suggest that students are reasonably satisfied with HyFlex classrooms[3] and valued their options of choosing the mode of instruction for each session. Graduatebusiness students reported appreciating that they could still be engaged with the instructor andpeers even when remote [4]. Miller
, engineering project manager, and senior scientist responsi- ble for failure analysis of thin films materials. She also managed collaborations with national laboratories, Air Force and Navy research groups, and universities. She invented new quality control tools and super- vised interns from local universities and community colleges as part of a $5.0 million technical workforce development initiative funded by New York State. She has published diverse articles on topics ranging from engineering education to high temperature superconductors and has spoken at many national and international conferences. Her doctorate in materials science and engineering are from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and she has four patents
, one four-person student team asked for a meeting with facultyin order to find out why they were having a breakdown in their communication. The teachingstaff soon discovered that the students had divided the project into four discrete modules, eachteam member assigned to a different task they would complete in solitude from one another, withthe plan being that the team would gather in the final weeks of the semester to patchwork theirfour modules together into a cohesive final project [3]. After the faculty worked with the studentsto reframe their iterations in terms of features, consider dependencies, and plan peerprogramming tasks, the team came away from the experience — our department’s very first taskplanning session — with a renewed
completed prior to and again at the end of theprogram. Students were emailed a link to the survey after they had accepted their lab placement,but prior to the program’s start. At the end of the program, after completing their oralpresentations, students were given the link to the anonymous, online survey followed by an emailreminder.Knowledge of the types of skills needed in performing STEM research and several illustrativeexamples of self-efficacy surveys12 for diverse domains initially led to the consideration of thefollowing 12 items for the STEM research self-efficacy survey. 1. Identify a research problem 2. Ability to conduct literature search and obtain scientific/technical papers 3. Comprehend scientific/technical papers 4
are described in more detail below:Engineering Design Thinking, Professional Skills, and Technical Skills.Engineering Design ThinkingEncouraging active engagement in and excitement about engineering at a variety of grade levelsfrom middle to high school is a key step in building the pipeline of students into STEMprograms. Incorporating the EDP into secondary curriculum allows students to use project-basedlearning to develop a model or a prototype, giving them the critical opportunity to apply mathand science content in real world engineering experiences 3, 4.Over the past four years of developing this program with local teachers, we have found that oneof the primary barriers to teachers implementing EDP and project-based, technology
find students truly learn when challenged with defeating a computer protocolor architecture.This paper outlines our cyber warfare curriculum with emphasis on our Cyber Attack and CyberDefense course sequences. The paper focuses on methods used to teach the various phases ofcyber attack to computer and electrical engineers, computer scientists, cyber operators as well asother technical majors. The paper also addresses our participation in the US National SecurityAgency-sponsored Cyber Defense Exercise (CDX). The overarching goal of the curriculum is toprovide students with an understanding of how to attack and defend in the cyber domain usingthe CDX, as well as numerous course-oriented exercises, as proven effective teaching tools.Identifying
, 75% of engineering graduates report that their engineeringeducation prioritizes technical proficiency over their engineering creativity [3] which we see as areflection of the limitations inherent in the current structure of engineering education. Therefore,in this work-in-progress study, we aim to develop an Engineering Creativity Assessment Tool(ECAT) that aims to systematically quantify creative productivity of engineering students and toholistically understand their sources of creative productivity.Background and MotivationThis study is grounded in the 4P Model of Creativity [4] [5] which identifies four key componentsessential for understanding and fostering creativity in any context. These components are Person,Process, Product, and
, practices, methods, and techniques, ACM, pp. 424-433, 2000.[10] A. Jørgensen, "On the psychology of prototyping," in Approaches to Prototyping, Springer Verlag, 1984, pp. 278-289.[11] Houde, S., & Hill, C., "What do prototypes prototype," Handbook of Human-Computer Interaction, vol. 2, pp. 367-381, 1997.[12] Menold, J., Simpson, T. W., & Jablokow, K. W., "The Prototype for X (PFX) Framework: Assessing the Impact of PFX on Desirability, Feasibility, and Viability of End Designs," ASME 2016 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2016.[13] B. Moggridge, Designing Interactions, The MIT Press, 2007.[14] H. Ali and M. Lande, "Why make it
solutions.Incorporating EML into this course addresses these industry demands by fostering anentrepreneurial perspective in students. The EML mindset will prepare students to approachchallenges with creativity, evaluate risks and rewards, and design solutions that generate tangiblevalue. Through targeted activities and frameworks, students are encouraged to develop skills thattranscend technical competence, including strategic thinking, effective communication, andvalue-based decision-making.3. Frameworks for EML IntegrationNetworks and Data Communications course is a vital course for computer engineering, electricalengineering, and computer science students. It connects students to the Information Technology(IT) industry, which has been one of the fastest
adapted and deployed on a Virtual PC acting as a server and allows eachinvited participant to connect and initiate a self or collaborative laboratory session. Thefollowing functionalities, similar to those we have designed and implemented in one ofour previous real time distributed learning environment [6] are used for our experiments: 1. Application Sharing: the most useful feature that enable a learner to share his/her entire desktop or a windows on his/her networked computer, including his connected light and inexpensive laboratory instruments user interfaces. 2. White board: Used for annotation and drawings during a synchronous session; 3. Private or public chat rooms; 4. Audio and Videoconferences: Participants can share
withhigh levels of leadership and professional skills [3]–[5]. Historically, leadership and professionalskills have been referred to as “soft skills” indicating lesser importance than the “hard” ortechnical skills typically associated with engineering. Leadership development was often pushedto the margins of engineering education using an end-of-program project or a few electivecourses to fulfill the requirements [6], [7]. However, recent work explores the potential andsuccess of integrating leadership and professional development into the technical aspects ofengineering education. This literature indicates that out-of-class activities such as summerinternships or research experiences (e.g., REU programs) can be beneficial in furthering
: Visions of Engineering in the New Century. (The National Academies Press, 2004).7. Grover, S. & Pea, R. Computational Thinking in K–12 A Review of the State of the Field. EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHER 42, 38–43 (2013).8. Partovih, H. Transforming US education with computer science. in 45th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, SIGCSE 2014, March 5, 2014 - March 8, 2014 5 (Association for Computing Machinery, 2014). doi:10.1145/2538862.25547939. Nikou, S. A. & Economides, A. A. Measuring student motivation during ‘The Hour of Code’ activities. in 14th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2014, July 7, 2014 - July 9, 2014 744–745 (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
and Public Policy & International Affairs at Southern Methodist University. She is interested in the intersection between the technical aspects of engineering and policy processes. Moreover, within civil engineering, she is interested in land development and structural engineering and in public policy, she is interested in foreign development and sustainable infrastructure. Mukendi has served as a mentor within the Thrive Scholars Program, a peer mentorship program that served underrepresented first-year and transfer students within the School of Engineering. She is currently serving as one of the Student Coordinators for the Thrive Scholars Program. She has also served as President in her school’s student
Lappalainen, Antti-Jussi Lakanen, and Harri Högmander. 2016. Paper-based vs computer-based exams in CS1. In Proceedings of the 16th Koli Calling International Conference on Computing Education Research (Koli Calling '16). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, 172–173.[2] Teemu Rajala, Erkki Kaila, Rolf Lindén, Einari Kurvinen, Erno Lokkila, Mikko-Jussi Laakso, and Tapio Salakoski. 2016. Automatically assessed electronic exams in programming courses. In Proceedings of the Australasian Computer Science Week Multiconference (ACSW '16). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, Article 11, 1–8.[3] Gabriela Silva-Maceda, P. David Arjona-Villicana, and F. Edgar Castillo-Barrera, More time or
equipment should be tested immediately prior to being issued to students, and students should be told to contact a TA to test for hardware failure if their circuit is not functioning after 4 hours of troubleshooting. 2. Provide TA assistance—Use of videoconferencing to offer 1-2 optional live TA sessions when students can ask questions or submit pictures of their circuits for troubleshooting. 3. Encourage NI myDAQ lab meetings—Students should be encouraged to find places where they can meet in small groups to do the NI myDAQ labs in order to replicate the collaborative troubleshooting process observed in the lab.AcknowledgementsThe authors
well supported by government agencies, the host university,and local professional associations. Different entities play special and meaningful roles, presentingan integrated approach to stimulating high school students' interests in STEM. More specifically,participating faculty at CCSU offer their technical expertise in a spectrum of subject matters;designing their sessions with the targeted audience in mind. The FHWA Division Office providestimely guidance on implementation of the program, in addition to financial support. CTDOTliaisons provide guidance on program design, recommend activities and speakers, and assist withthe coordination of field trips, the bridge design competition session, the visit to CTDOTheadquarters, and graduation
mentoringtechniques to better support students. For instance, sample interview questions include “Whatfactors, in your opinion, contribute to a successful implementation of a PENG program at thepublic University?”, “How can we improve students’ PENG experience to reduce the dropoutrate and increase student success?” Phase 3: This study phase involves a co-design session where PENG students, faculty members, andadvisors are invited to work collaboratively to address student concerns/challenges in thePENG program at UM-Dearborn. During the session, participants share their perspectives andinsights regarding students' challenges to identify potential solutions and strategies to addressthese concerns. This session allows participants to work together to
reflections, which enriched this work. Additionally,we acknowledge the support of the Ohio Aerospace Institute for funding, as well as ParallaxResearch and NASA for their invaluable project mentorship and technical guidance.References[1] A. Shurin, N. Davidovitch, and S. Shoval, "The role of the capstone project in engineeringeducation in the age of Industry 4.0: A case study," The European Educational Researcher, vol.4, no. 1, pp. 63–84, 2021.[2] A. Hurst and O. G. Nespoli, "Peer review in capstone design courses: An implementationusing progress update meetings," International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 31, no. 6,pp. 1799–1809, 2015.[3] S. Viswanathan, "Implementation of effective capstone projects in undergraduatemanufacturing design
; Liaison, StepUP Imitative, coordinate Northeast- ern University’s involvement with the StepUP initiative, a partnership effort between five universities and eleven Boston Public Schools; Project Director, IMPACT New England: A Regional Curriculum Imple- mentation Effort, coordinated program development and implementation; Seminar Leader, Northeastern University School of Education, facilitated a group of students participating in the Introduction to Educa- tion course; Project Support Liaison, Teacher Innovation program, provided support to teachers/schools in the development and implementation of Teacher Innovation Programs (TIP), provided technical assistance to teachers through the proposal process, conducted
with these please!! I plan on making my own for future classes.”Figure 2. Example ENG1101 Student Learning and Emotional Journey through Unit 2Figure 3. Example ENG1101 Student Learning and Emotional Journey through Unit 3Figure 4. Example ENG1101 Student Learning and Emotional Journey through Unit 4There is a lot of data to unpack in these learning journeys, but our analysis in this WIP paper willprimarily focus on the Unit 2 learning journeys. When we started this unit in Fall 2021, oneinstructor noticed that after session 8 (S08), the students appeared to be overwhelmed and apractice day (S09) was added to the unit. This journey map reflection was implemented after thestudents completed the exam (Unit 2 demo) to see how the students
.5Table 3: Guskey’s 5-level evaluation of Professional Development as applied to the CPACK project.19-20 How Will Information Be Evaluation Level What Questions Are Addressed: Gathered? 1.Participants’ Did they like it? Pre- and post-activity (Teacher) Reactions Was their time well spent? questionnaires administered Did the material make sense? at the beginning and end of Will it be useful? activity sessions
theproject industrial like technical and economic constraints were imposed. Such constraintsrequired a thorough resource and literature survey, followed by brain storming sessions to decideon the appropriate design approach during each stage of the project development. A closesupervision and guidance by the advisor was warranted for the students to successfully achievetheir goals.Learning ObjectivesThe specific objectives were for the students to:1. Engage in a creative electronics engineering system design to develop and implement a working product.2. Demonstrate the ability to extend their learning beyond the class room knowledge specifically in state of art technology.3. Demonstrate the ability to think critically, reason and judge on the