the cleanroom to carry out research as of the end of 2024using the over 40 tools in the cleanroom. The cleanroom and analytical laboratory portions ofthe VINSE nano-makerspace are staffed by five full-time technical staff members including anauthor of this work. Independent nano-makerspace access and equipment usage requiresuniversity safety training, nano-makerspace training, and specific training for each tool. In short,the nano-makerspace differs significantly from the average introductory STEM teachinglaboratory and requires specific strategies and planning for successful implementation ofstructured labs and prototyping sessions. a) b)Figure 2: a) Cleanroom portion of nano-makerspace and b
resources to empower educatorsin guiding and monitoring student progress. Cultural responsiveness and representationunderscored the importance of reflecting diverse narratives and traditions within the VW.Community building and empathy emphasized fostering shared purpose and collaboration,while safety and technical security addressed safeguarding children from technical risks andensuring secure environments. Finally, monitoring, evaluation, and feedback providedmechanisms for tracking progress, generating reports, and refining the VW through feedbackloops and audits.Step 3 – Refinement Analysis and Construction of Survey 2The next stage involved constructing survey 2, which focused on validating the revisedelements and gathering additional insights
AC 2012-3678: A GRID OF ONLINE LABORATORIES BASED ON THEILAB SHARED ARCHITECTUREProf. Michael E. Auer, Carinthia Tech Institute, Austria Since 1995, Michael Auer is professor of electrical engineering at the Systems Engineering Department of the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Villach, Austria and has also held teaching positions at the universities of Klagenfurt (Austria), Amman (Jordan), Brasov (Romania), and Patras (Greece). He was invited for guest lectures at MIT Boston and Columbia University and technical universities of Moscow, Athens, and others. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and member of VDE, IGIP, etc., author or co-author of more than 180 publications, and a leading member of numerous national
given differential equations, integratethe equation, and convert volume integrals to surface integrals using the Gauss divergencetheorem where applicable.Step 3: Discretization for Internal CellsSubsequently, the integral form of the equation derived in Step 2 is discretized for internalcells.Step 4: Discretization for Boundary CellsHere, the integral form of the equation derived in Step 2 is discretized for the boundarycells.Step 5: Matrix SetupOnce the differential equation is discretized for both internal and boundary cells, the final task isto set up the matrix system and solve it to determine the fluid property (e.g., the variable in thedifferential equation) at each cell.To illustrate the solution of a differential equation using the
students at Mbarara University of Scienceand Technology located in the western region of Uganda in Africa. A one-week training programfocusing on communication, technical report writing, and problem-solving was implementedwith an intervention group, while a control group did not receive the training. Quantitativeanalysis involved Shapiro-Wilk and Levene’s tests for normality and homogeneity of variancerespectively, followed by paired and independent t-tests to evaluate the impact of theintervention on students' professional skills. The results demonstrated significant improvementsin communication and report writing skills, while problem-solving skills showed modest gains.Qualitative feedback highlighted the importance of further refining the
engineering courses in whichstudents are asked to: 1) Suggest what an ideal game to teach engineering would look like, 2)propose a game-based engineering curriculum, including gaming elements in the course structure,the frequency of gaming sessions, and opportunities for collaboration, 3) identify game elementsthat could make learning engineering more engaging, 4) list the engineering concepts they are mostinterested in learning through games, 5) state how they feel about the idea of using games to learnengineering concepts and whether they would prefer in-game rewards, such as badges or unlockingnew levels, for completing engineering challenges.Theoretical FrameworkThis study is grounded in Constructivist Learning Theory, which posits that learners
FY design courses appeared general in scope, with only 18%clearly targeted to specific disciplines.For their specific course, instructors were asked to indicate the methods they used in the courseto teach students about ethics and/or societal issues; results are summarized in Table 3. Onaverage, about five different methods were reportedly used to teach ethics/societal impact issuesin FY courses. This is similar to the student survey results from Finelli et al.5 where on average,about 5 pedagogies that were employed to teach ethics were experienced in first-yearintroductory courses, although upper division students recalled fewer pedagogies at 4.2. Themost popular teaching methods identified in our study were: case studies, lectures, in
, 2021.[29] D. Shah, E. Kames, and B. Morkos, “Neurocognitive Effects of Incentivizing Students to Improve Performance Through Repeat Attempts in a Design Setting,” in International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2021, pp. 1–12.[30] E. Kames, B. Morkos, and A. Bessette, “The implementation of an intervention plan to improve student motivation and performance in mechanical engineering senior design capstone,” International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 35, no. 3, pp. 779–794, 2019.[31] E. Kames, D. D. Shah, and B. Morkos, “A longitudinal study exploring motivation factors in cornerstone and capstone design courses,” in
systems for terrestrial and satellite applications. In 2018 he retired from General Motors as the global vehicle engineering technical leader for the antenna group. Prior to that, he was a team leader and EMC Technical Specialist with General Motors Global Propulsion Systems. He holds patents on methods for electromagnetic interference reduction, and vehicle antenna systems. He is the author (or co-author) of a number of publications including books and technical papers presented international conference/symposiums. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Electromagnetic Compatibility Society, a member of SAE International, and has had numerous technical
, 1991.2. Bonwell, C.C. “Active learning and learning styles,” Active Learning Workshops Conference, 1998. http://www.active-learning-site.com/work1.htm.3. Gehringer, E. F. and Miller, C. S., “Student-Generated Active-Learning Exercises,” Proceedings of the 40th Association for Computing Machinery technical symposium on Computer science education Chattanooga, TN, 2009, pp. 81-85.4. Rosario, R. A. M. and Widmeyer, G. R., “An Exploratory Review of Design Principles in Constructivist Gaming Learning Environments,” Journal of Information Systems Education, v. 20 no. 3, Fall 2009, pp. 289- 300.5. Prince M., “Does Active Learning Work? A Review of the Research,” Journal of Engineering Education, July 2004, pp. 223-231
Paper ID #45681Advancing a Multi-year Longitudinal Assessment Approach for an EngineeringLeadership Program: A Work in ProgressDr. James N Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology James Magarian is a Sr. Lecturer with the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership (GEL) Program and serves as Academic Director for the MIT School of Engineering Programs in Technical Leadership and Communication. He joined MIT and GEL after nearly a decade in industry as a mechanical engineer and engineering manager in aerospace/defense. His research focuses on engineering workforce formation and the education-careers transition.Alexander Rokosz
aconsolidation of information derived from multiple measurements. Further, to avoid confusionbetween run and control charts, the 𝑥̅ and S data are plotted in the control charts shown in Figure4 are distinct in color and formatting from the run charts in Figure 3.2.3. Interactive Quiz on Western Electric Control Chart RulesIn Week 3 of the learning module the simulation training sequence S6 covers the WesternElectric rules for control charts and culminates in an interactive quiz with randomly generateddatasets. The quiz is delivered within the simulation GUI shown in Figure 4, allowing students toeasily identify the exact location of rule breaks. This also allows students who are not ready forthe quiz to return to a practice session where the
across lecture and laboratory sessions and an alignment with industryexpectations. A consistent lecture and laboratory presentation allows for a focus onstrengthening the skill-set of the student in preparation for a successful engineering career. Thiscan be accomplished through significant exposure to concepts, design methodologies, andsoftware tools that are ubiquitous in the semiconductor and computer industry. Verticalintegration is accomplished through interweaving common technical theories and skills andcoordinating ECE 371 and ECE 464 laboratory sessions with ECE 370. The ECE 370 laboratorypedagogy provides an ideal platform to establish interdependency among the three courses.The sections that follow describe the tools employed to
almost like a playground that kids would take advantage of.5.1.3 Technical ChallengesThis theme refers to difficulties or malfunctions related to virtual reality hardware, software, orusability that can disrupt the user experience and hinder learning or productivity. • What I disliked was mostly seeing through the virtual reality headset. I'm not sure if it’s because I have to take off my glasses but it’s usually a little blurry for me. • Sometimes it’s hard to get the hand remotes to point and click on the things that you want. During our session last Tuesday something had happened in the space causing us not to be able to click on anything or move anything. • VR learning can also be challenging to figure out
and then eliminating the bounce in electrical switches in the MeasuringTransient Signals Lab. 1. The circuit in Figure 1 is constructed in the Distance Lab. The [internal] power supply is used for the +5V source of the circuit. Log into the Distance Lab, and enter the lab. The switch in the Virtual Instrument is triggering an actual switch on the NI-ELVIS board. Figure 1: Switch circuit 2. Channel A of the scope is connected across R1 in the circuit. Adjust the volts/division and the horizontal time scale to get a good view of the signal. 3. The “Trigger” sub-panel on the oscilloscope, shown in Figure 2, is what you will be using to adjust the edge
thermodynamics (pressure, temperature, volume, entropy, internal energy) across the key regions (liquid, vapor dome, superheated vapor) for water. Note this goal focuses on qualitative concepts, not the mathematical machinery required to solve numerical problems. Goal 2: Develop mechanisms for student-facing reports that support their own self-assessment and allow them to focus their study on specific areas. Goal 3: Develop mechanisms for instructors to understand their students both individually and on aggregate, so they can intervene as they see fit.The Conceptual Assessment Framework for ThermoVRTo develop the next version of ThermoVR, which will guide student activity and createopportunities for students to demonstrate their
these, 1,165 records were removed as they did not meet the basic criteria, including 240 works outside the ASEE collection, 915 not belonging to the WIED division, and 10 from sessions unrelated to WIED. 2. Screening: A total of 361 records were screened in detail. Eight additional records were excluded as they were part of panel sessions. 3. Eligibility: From the remaining 353 records, 16 were manually excluded. This included nine posters not indexed in Scopus and seven posters from years outside the analysis scope.Finally, 337 works met the inclusion criteria and were selected for systematic review. Thisrigorous process ensures that the results reflect a comprehensive and accurate overview of thestudies published
class in the 3 17 12 3 Fluids lab than I did on in Strength of Materials labs: My team works well together: 20 15 I learned what should be included in a technical 5 18 11 1 abstract and improved my technical writing skills: I liked the fact that I had to get all of the pre-lab 5 15 10 5 problems correct before getting a grade. The discussion worksheets helped me understand 7 24 3 1 the topics. I learned more because I had to get all of the pre- 6 15 12 1 lab problems correct. I liked the A3 report format 7 16 11
transfer is supported at each level by (1) collaborativelearning and mentorship as undergraduate students are exposed to the hands-on application ofpractical and academic knowledge. Defining (2) clear roles based on students' academic levelsensures that each student works on tasks aligned with their expertise, helping them developrelevant skills while avoiding overwhelm or underutilization. Emphasizing the importance of (3)effective communication and thorough documentation at every project stage helps studentsimprove technical writing, presentation skills, and the ability to articulate complex ideas. Studentengagement supported by an (4) iterative approach of prototyping, testing, and refining keepsstudents actively engaged as they learn how to
increases ranging from 8 to 33 percentage points. Furthersupport for positive change can be found in the ten items in which noticeable increases in thepercentage of responses in the “Strongly agree” category occurred from pre- to post-surveys(items 2, 4, 5, 11, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, and 23). Four of these changes were statistically significant(highlighted in Figure 3) and included: • Item 11: “I am able to use the means at my disposal to handle situations effectively” • Item 16: “Creative thinking skills can be acquired through training” • Item 18: “I am able to tell if it is technically feasible to develop a new product or service” • Item 21: “I am confident in leading a team to work on a project”In previous research, Li et al
scope to work with a single partner, headquartered in Chicagobut with a local Milwaukee Office, that provides consulting services for companies undergoingdigital transformations. I worked directly with the Vice President of DevOps and Cloudapplications and was able to sit in on multiple meetings with high profile customers across thebusiness spectrum, as well as working with other employees to observe SCRUM standups, sprintreviews, customer trainings and customer status meetings, and technical reviews. In the past, wehave also had alumni either intern with the company or work full time after graduation.Lessons Learned: Computer Organization and InfrastructureMy externship experience technically started with a tour of a super computing facility
University Aditya Vora is a Junior at The Pennsylvania State University majoring in Industrial Engineering and graduating in May 2020. He has been a part of the High-Performance Design Team Research for a year, with technical interests including Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Team Cognition, and Entrepreneurship. He is the design lead of a team that was awarded phase one winner at the Nittany AI challenge at Penn State. With a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Aditya is also the Co-founder of a Startup at Penn State. His interest in Engineering Education stems from prior work as a Learning Assistant in Physics courses. Outside of school, he enjoys traveling, producing music and playing the
’ Perceptions of Important EmployabilitySkills Required from Malaysian Engineering and Information and Communication Technology(ICT) Graduates,” Global Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 110-115.[3] Ruff, S. and Carter, M. (2015), “Characterizing Employers’ Expectations of theCommunication Abilities of New Engineering Graduates,” Journal on Excellence in CollegeTeaching, vol. 26, no.4, pp 125-147.[4] Reave, L. (2004), "Technical Communication Instruction in Engineering Schools: A Surveyof Top-Ranked U.S. and Canadian Programs," Journal of Business and TechnicalCommunication, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 452-490.[5] Zemliansky, P. and Berry, L. (2017), "A Writing-Across-the-Curriculum FacultyDevelopment Program: An Experience Report," IEEE
section is overly obvious, the reader might consider skipping to thesection on Fundamentals of Metrology – Course Activities.The NIST Office of Weights and Measures training program has invested in a number ofeducational and training efforts for technical staff as a part of a strategic effort to become anAuthorized Provider of continuing education units through the International Association forContinuing Education and Training (IACET). A number of formal instructional design conceptshave been and are being incorporated into continuing education courses for workingmeasurement professionals. Some key concepts include the assessment and use of the ADDIEinstructional system design model, Bloom’s Taxonomy, project based learning, adult
GraduationLuncheon held at noon on Friday. As shown in the schedule, classes normally were held from 8am to 5 pm with an hour provided for lunch at the campus dining facility. Additionally, asshown in the schedule, several evening technical sessions were provided. During these sessionsa faculty member provided presentations on engineering entrepreneurship and a history of thecomputer. Table 1. List of SIK ExperimentsExperiment Number Description 1 Blink an LED 2 Control LED Brightness 3 Control RGB LED 4 Control Multiple LEDs 5 Read Push Buttons 6 Photo Resistor 7 Temperature Sensor 8 A Single Servo 9
User Support in Learning Environments for Remote Experimentation”. Third International Conference on Information Technology and Applications (ICITA ‘05) 3. Teja, G., Joseph Levine, S., (2005) “The Learner in Distance Education”. Making Distance Education Work: Understanding Learning and Learners At a Distance. Chapter 7. Pp.63 67. ISBN 1411653556 4. Schaefer, D., Panchal, J.H., Choi, S.K and F. Mistree (2008): “Strategic Design of Engineering Education for the Flat World”. International Journal of Engineering Education (IJEE), Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 274 282 5. Friedman, T. (2008): “The World Is Flat 3.0: A Brief History of the Twenty first Century”. Picador, ISBN 0312425074 6
. In 2021, she served as the Vice-Dean Undergraduate (Interim), and in 2022, she served as the Director (Interim) of the Division of Engineering Science for the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. In 2022 she was elected as a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) for excellence in engineering and services to the profession and to society. In 2023, she is a Helmholtz International Fellow with the Helmholtz Association (Germany). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Decoding Determinants: An Intersectional Exploration of Students' Decision-Making for Graduate Engineering ProgramsAbstractOver the ten-year period from 2011 to 2020, a major research
icebreaker” – this was listed 7 times with different wordings “Getting everything ready in the beginning, I was already excited to already get started” – this was listed 3 times in various wordings in regards to camper kit setup “Everything was pretty cool so I don't have anything I don't like” “Noise in the classroom during the imovie session the least” “the E-portfolio system took too long to add stuff” “the hollywood box, I didn't like it because they had to videotape me and I really don't like when people do that” – 3 additional comments were listed in regards to being camera shy “there only 1 week to be here” – this was listed 12 times in varying language/wordings
time – there is anticipationeach time a new example is shown.During class, the instructor facilitates large-group and small-group discussions around theconcepts of beauty and elegance anchored by the student-generated materials, seeking tohighlight a wide variety of ways that beauty and elegance might be observed, appreciated, orcaused in or by technical or engineering works. In small groups, students discuss the currentexample on the screens and assemble thoughts and responses inspired by it, prior to all-classdiscussion where the instructor calls on students to share results from their small groups andrequests clarifications and asks follow-up questions. Students are asked to go beyond therationale provided for the image selection and try to
to train proctors on live exam sessions earlierin the semester.Reassignment of Other Duties Finally, the specialist positions allow other responsibilities totransition away from either the coordinator’s responsibility or student committees. Our CBTF hadthree committees focused on (1) maintaining lab supply inventory, (2) processing letters ofaccommodation for students with testing accommodations, and (3) responding to messages in ouremail inbox. The volume of work previously made student involvement necessary in all threecommittees. However, after adding the specialist positions, the committees for email and lettersof accommodation have been dissolved, moving these more sensitive tasks to our full-timeemployees. The inventory committee is