program).” (Chemical Engineering)“I took-hour class on fundamentals of diesel engines. I also tried to take a 20-hour classon geometric dimensioning and tolerancing; however, the class was cancelled and I triedto pick up the information through self-study.” (Mechanical Engineering)“…I feel this was very valuable because I was in charge of all aspects of each project.”(Mechanical Engineering)“Improved my communication skills for both everyday business and engineeringcommunication and formal written or oral communication. I also learned how to workeffectively with a team or individuals with different personality types.” (MechanicalEngineering)“My co-op experience is as valuable as my classroom education and it has provided mewith a set of skills
% % % %RW examples, demonstrations, visual aids (instructor-based) 32.3 35.3 30.6 31.0Ability to involve/interact with class/Hands-on (student-based) 29.6 37.3 18.4 33.3Professor’s passion/Enthusiasm for subject and/or teaching 28.4 45.6 18.4 21.4Quality/Structure/Preparation/Organization of material 28.3 28.4 30.5 26.2Communication/Presentation Skills: speaking English well 27.5 19.6 36.7 26.2and clearly, not being monotone, good volume, writing clearlyInformation/Topic/Material itself is interesting to student 8.9 13.7
in their explanation. Examples included: a) “Policyinfluences our everyday lives. Policy is something that I think the American people need to knowmore about and understand more”; b) “I believe it is something that every citizen, be it anAmerican or global citizen in general should have a fundamental understanding of policy…”;and c) “I am interested because the world is governed by policy and our ways of life are guidedby them”. The last major theme of this category, policy was a necessity to experience, which hadthree participants who included this theme in their explanations as illustrated: a) “I feel it isnecessary to be expose to policies” and b) “I feel as though policies will obviously be usedheavily in my future and it would be
. Consequently, the program was (and is) being advertised to the public asan “ABET Accredited Program in Structural Engineering,” implying ABET validation of itshighly specialized technical content, even though no such validation occurred.20 ASCE maintainsthat, in such situations, the public is being misled (though it must be emphasized that thismisleading occurs as a result of this policy, not through any inappropriate intent or action on thepart of the program.)Second, a fundamental premise of ASCE’s “Raise the Bar” initiative is that engineeringprofessionals will be best prepared to meet future challenges by experiencing a broadbaccalaureate-level education, augmented by advanced technical specialization at the master’slevel. From this perspective, a
Paper ID #28862A Replicate Study: Adoption of a STEM Outreach Program in KuwaitMrs. Safia Malallah, Kansas State University Safia Malallah is a web developer, artist, and Ph.D. candidate at Kansas State University. She obtained her master’s degree in computer science from Montana State University in 2017. Her research is centered around metamorphic relations ranking for reducing testing costs in scientific software. Safia’s research interests expanded to include computer science education after observing the influence computer sci- ence has on her children. Her current research project is examining methods of teaching
Paper ID #25631Assessing the Reliability of a Chemical Engineering Problem-solving Rubricwhen Using Multiple RatersMr. Timothy Ryan Duckett, Acumen Research and Evaluation, LLC T. Ryan Duckett is a research associate with Acumen Research and Evaluation, LLC., a program evalu- ation and grant writing company that specializes in STEM and early childhood education. He is a PhD student in the Research and Measurement department at the University of Toledo.Prof. Matthew W. Liberatore, University of Toledo Matthew W. Liberatore is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Toledo. He earned a B.S. degree from the
Paper ID #38654Board 88: Work in Progress: Impact of Electronics Design Experience onNon-majors’ Self-efficacy and IdentityTom J. Zajdel, Carnegie Mellon University Tom Zajdel is an Assistant Teaching Professor in electrical and computer engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Zajdel is interested in how students become motivated to study electronics and engineer- ing. He has taught circuits, amateur radio, introductory mechanics, technical writing, and engineering de- sign. Before joining CMU, Tom was a postdoctoral researcher at Princeton University, where he worked on electrical sheep-herding of biological
oursister campus in Anchorage (UAA). Structure of the course is intended to maximize the role ofstudents in educating themselves and others through investigation, exploration, discussion, andhands-on activities. In addition to a limited number of traditional instructor lectures, studentstake an active role in their own education through a variety of means: 1) individual students leaddiscussions of topics relating to various UAS systems and aerospace fundamentals; 2) 2-personteams analyze an approved UAS (personal, commercial, or government) and provide a series ofmini class briefings and papers detailing the design choices for subsystems and their effects onthe overall UAS; and 3) small teams of 3-5 students design, build, and fly a UAS (quadcopter
mechanical or industrial engineering; 2) to provide students with elementary tools and methods useful in the design process and to encourage students to apply these tools by means of carefully crafted design exercises; 3) to develop teaming, interpersonal, time management and creative thinking skills; 4) to further refine communication, writing and presentation skills; and 5) to begin the process of relationship building among individual students, the instructor teaching the course, and the student’s home department.From a faculty perspective, achieving these objectives with a group of freshmen may seemdaunting. Nevertheless, such a course is often the student’s first exposure to discipline-specificmaterial, thus an improperly
quality on degree completion is far morepronounced—and positively—for African-American and Latino students than any other pre-college indicator of academic resources. The impact for African-American and Latino students isalso much greater than it is for white students” 11. Not only will exposure to these classes givethe mentees greater fundamentals in mathematics and the sciences, these courses are also viewedas “quality courses” by college admissions officers. This may also afford mentees theopportunity to get college credit and possibly test out of certain introductory college courses inthe STEM fields, if courses are at the Advanced Placement (AP) level.In addition to emphasizing the importance of math and science classes for success in
were a part of our research are staffed in such a way that their “student advisors”accompany students from the first point of inquiry at the community college all the way throughto graduation—serving in effect as a continuous, known, reliable contact and source of “first-responder” support and guidance for all interactions between the student and the communitycollege. Two of the STEM programs that we have studied for our research employed suchpedagogical support through targeted advisement and mentorship, and found it effective inhelping students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. This is fundamentally differentfrom the segmented departments of recruiting, admissions, advising, academic support, degreeprogress, bursar, and
Research Group in engineering education at the University of Nevada Reno, theCross Inclusive Excellence research group at Georgia Tech, and the REDES research group atFlorida International University. Without your support and guidance during the writing process,this document would not be what it is. We are honored to be a part of this outstanding group ofscholars.This work is based on research supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.EEC-1025189. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References[1] D. Green, “Historically Underserved Students: What We Know, What We Still Need to
studio creates a unique environment for learning in these areas. The greatest difference betweenthe typical capstone model and the design studio model we outline here is the requirement that studentsparticipate on a minimum of three different projects, possibly overlapping, over the course oftwo semesters, fundamentally changing how students experience their design project timelines. Webelieve that this core innovation of our studio provides broader project and team exposure, deepensproject management knowledge and skills and creates a well-rounded engineer better prepared to enterthe workforce.Figure 1. Self-guided learning sits at the core of professional development skills taught in manycapstone programs [6] [8]. The design firm capstone
engineering courses. He is also currently involved in research on microfluidics and biosensors.Dr. Katie A. Evans, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Katie Evans is the Entergy Corp LP&L/NOPSI #3 & #4 Associate Professor of Mathematics and the Academic Director of Mathematics and Statistics and Industrial Engineering programs. She is the Di- rector of the Integrated STEM Education Research Center (ISERC) and the Director of Louisiana Tech’s Office for Women in Science and Engineering (OWISE). She earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics and M.S. in Mathematics at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Her research interests include distributed parameter control modeling and simulation, dynamic modeling of physical systems, and STEM
). Assuch, although students may be better equipped to apply their knowledge of engineering contentin a practical sense, PBL may lead to students “[having] a less rigorous understanding ofengineering fundamentals” (Mills & Treagust, 2003). The nature of the differences between theadvantages and disadvantages of implementing PBL in engineering coursework are epistemic innature: students’ success in a PBL environment, in which the onus of identifying and learningcontent relevant to a given discipline-specific task is on the student, is a function of how studentsconsider, identify, and construct knowledge in instructional contexts designed to mimicengineering practice. As such, research into students’ epistemological stances in PBL isinstructive
for designingand maintaining custom circuit boards that are used to control course electronics such asswitches, LEDs, and motors. They are also responsible for wiring under the course. Finally, theTAs write the software to operate the course hardware.Collaboration between each team is integral to the project’s success. Actions and timelines ofone team directly effect and sometimes limit the possibilities for another. It has been assumedthat TAs involved with one or multiple of these groups learn skills that are directly applicable inthe engineering world and that they also learn important teamwork strategies that are usefultalking points in job interviews. TA involvement in the robot project is crucial for the project’ssuccess, yet it also
worked as a de- sign engineer, as a Visiting Professor at Los Alamos National Laboratory, as a Professor at the University of Arkansas and the University of Utah, and as the Chief Water Consultant of an international engineer- ing and sustainability consulting firm he co-founded. He served as the first co-Director of Sustainability Curriculum Development at the University of Utah where he created pan-campus degree programs and stimulated infusion of sustainability principles and practices in teaching and learning activities across campus. Dr. Burian currently is the Project Director of the USAID-funded U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water at the University of Utah. He also serves as the Associate
interactive group projects and group discoveries. The responsibilityof learning is placed on the student rather than on the instructor. Students are responsible fortheir reading assignments and lectures are not provided on the material except for spot lectures inresponse to questions. Critical questions provided before the reading and activities following thereading are used to assess the level of student understanding. Group activities require eachstudent in a group to have read an assignment to be effective participants. The students arerequired to utilize various methodologies such as reading, writing, presenting, and problemsolving. They are also required to assess their weekly performance and the performance of theirgroup.Elements of the PE
machine learning and cognitive research). My background is in Industrial Engineering (B.Sc. at the Sharif University of Technology and ”Gold medal” of Industrial Engineering Olympiad (Iran-2021- the highest-level prize in Iran)). Now I am working as a researcher in the Erasmus project, which is funded by European Unions (1M $ European Union & 7 Iranian Universities) which focus on TEL and students as well as professors’ adoption of technology(modern Education technology). Moreover, I cooperated with Dr. Taheri to write the ”R application in Engineering statistics” (an attachment of his new book ”Engineering probability and statistics.”)Dr. Jason Morphew, Purdue University Jason W. Morphew is an Assistant Professor
mathematics education research, and quality of teacher preparation research. Recently, he concluded several educational program evaluations across Texas in the areas of reading, bilingual education and technology. Three of the most recent evaluations in- clude study on middle school students writing, evaluation of the impact of technology in schools, Reading First Grants, a bilingual education program, a nursing student training program funded by the NSF and a Department of Education grant in Green Energy Manufacturing curriculum development. Currently, he is involved in the evaluation and research of two federal grants regarding student success. One of the grants aims at providing undergraduate engineering minority
) Kevin Dahm is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He received his B.S. from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1992 and his Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1998. He is an author of the textbook Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, and is an Associate Editor for the journals Advances in Engineering Education and Education for Chemical Engineers.Lucas James Landherr (Teaching Professor) Chemical engineering teaching professor at Northeastern University, conducting research on comics and videos as visual learning toolsDavid Silverstein David L. Silverstein is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Kentucky. He is also the Director of the College
- sign and Engineering). His engineering design research focuses on developing computational represen- tation and reasoning support for managing complex system design. The goal of Dr. Morkos’ research is to fundamentally reframe our understanding and utilization of system representations and computational reasoning capabilities to support the development of system models which help engineers and project planners intelligently make informed decisions at earlier stages of engineering design. On the engineer- ing education front, Dr. Morkos’ research explores means to integrate innovation and entrepreneurship in engineering education through entrepreneurially-minded learning, improve persistence in engineering, address
factors for summer2012 summer camps: Engagement / Interest Level of participation / Interest in activity Curiosity in STEM-related activities and issues Excitement about / Enthusiasm for engaging in STEM activities Fun / Enjoyment in STEM activities Desire to become a scientist/engineer Attitude / Behavior Belief that STEM is sensible, useful and worthwhile Belief in one’s ability to understand and engage in STEM (“can do attitude”) Pro-social / adaptive learning behaviors in relation to STEM Content Knowledge Knowledge and/or re-affirmation and expansion of what one already knows Development of fundamental skills Ability to use basic instruments Competence and
responses to eachquestion drew on findings from the literature to inform holistic discussion, recommendations,and conclusions. This paper serves as a record of the panel discussion. The entire teamcollaboratively edited the final paper and while responses from the panelists mainly representoriginal wording, minor edits were performed to ensure clarity and conciseness in writing. Thepaper represents the collective views of all authors and was deemed IRB exempt status.Panel ResultsThe Panel Results section is organized by question. The panelists’ responses, as well as theirrank/title, are given immediately following the question. The rank/title of each panelist was listedto provide additional context and insight into their answers and perspectives. A
Paper ID #30441Filling the Technical Gap: The integration of technical modules in a REUProgram for 2+2 Engineering StudentsMrs. Megan Morin, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Megan Patberg Morin is a Ph.D. student at North Carolina State University studying Technology and En- gineering Education. Megan studied Middle Childhood Education at the University of Dayton and then began her career as a Middle School Teacher at Wake County Public Schools in North Carolina. As her interest in STEM Education grew, she completed her Master’s of Education in Technology Education at North Carolina State University before
at most other schools.The objectives of this course are as follows: o Apply manufacturing techniques and component machining processes to real-world applications o Apply basic engineering science to the design of machine components o Improve problem-solving and decision-making abilities o Improve the ability to communicate orally and in writingThe first portion of the class is devoted to a review of fundamental engineering science asapplied to machine components. These topics include load, stress, and strain analyses, impact,fatigue, and surface failure. The course then progresses to the study of machine componentdesign to include fasteners, springs, bearings, gears, and shafts. Welding, soldering, and brazingtechniques and
AC 2010-2220: ENGINEERS AS TEACHERS: HELPING ENGINEERS BRINGCUTTING EDGE SCIENCE TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIESLindsey Jenkins-Stark, IridescentTara Chklovski, Iridescent Page 15.501.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 K-12 Pre-Engineering Education Engineers as Teachers: Helping Engineers Bring Cutting Edge Science to Underserved CommunitiesAbstractThere is growing concern among the scientific community that the United States is not preparinga diverse enough group of students, in the areas of science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM). The percentage of bachelor’s degrees in STEM awarded
A Colloquy on Learning Objectives For Engineering Education Laboratories Lyle D. Feisel, Ph.D., P.E., George D. Peterson, Ph.D., P.E. Dean Emeritus (Ret.), Watson School of Engineering, State University of New York at Binghamton/Executive Director, Accreditation Board for Engineering and TechnologyAbstractAs distance learning programs become more prevalent and as we begin to offer undergraduateengineering programs in a distance format, the question of laboratories and their role inengineering education becomes increasingly important. There is an ongoing debate aboutwhether a remote laboratory experience can really accomplish the
served on the Board of Directors for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and on the Editorial Panel for Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School. She has published in numerous teaching and research journals, and written books and book chapters for both mathematics and engineering educators. In addition, Dr. Zawojewski has long been active in writing curriculum related to problem solving. mathematical modeling, and performance assessment. Dr. Zawo- jewski is especially interested in the role of modeling and problem solving in developing mathematical capabilities, and in enhancing mathematics education for all students
culty working together? My focus is shifting from what am I going to teach to what are my stu- Prof H Asst m both dents going to do? Prof I Asst m both I am trying one engaging activity per lecture this semester in my course. Prof J Asst m both I would like to learn more about clickers/polls to use during class. Could you write a letter for my P and T case about my participation in the Prof K Asst f both grant and observations? I think it would be a good idea to keep this with me each semester as a re- Prof