Session 2171 Design and Startup of an ABET General Engineering Science Program. Doanh Van, PhD., PE., CEM Associate Professor and Chair Engineering Union UniversityI. AbstractUnion University started up its new engineering program in 2001. The program offers aBachelor of Science in Engineering with a specialty in either Mechanical Engineering orElectrical Engineering. The first graduating class will be in May 2005, which will pave the wayfor the application for ABET accreditation1 (EAC) in 2006.This paper presents a case study to discuss and
EngineeringReimagined process is to explore the necessary competencies of future engineering graduates asdictated by industrial partners and employers of the program’s graduates. The IF TF at ourinstitution generated a survey to get feedback from the industry, with questions in the studygrouped into four categories: BSCO knowledge areas, soft skills, programming languages, andrecommended courses/topics.1. Computer Engineering Knowledge AreasIn this category, our survey asked respondents to rank the five most important computerengineering knowledge areas (out of the 12) to their companies and teams. The list of all 12computer engineering knowledge areas, shown in Table 1, are detailed in the IEEE/ACMCurriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Degree Programs in
his work in Michigan, Taylor completed his Baccalaureate at the University of California, Irvine. As a teaching post-doctoral fellow, Taylor is heavily involved in education-based re- search efforts in the chemistry department while also serving as an instructor for the Introductory Organic Chemistry course. Page 26.1092.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Leveraging Reflection to Deepen Engineering Graduate Student Instructor Professional Development1. IntroductionPreparing graduate student instructors (GSI) to teach engineering students
academic, social, and economic support.The expected outcome of the SD-FIRST program is to achieve a sustainable increased retentionand graduation rate, and an increase in emotional intelligence for students participating in theprogram. The initial cohort of SD-FIRST scholars began in the fall 2021 semester, and thedetails of the program as well as initial implementation are included in this paper.Introduction and MotivationThe higher education system can be nebulous – from entrance to graduation, processes involvedwith financial aid, work study, faculty office hours, forming student connections, career fairs,and more can be intimidating for many students. For first-generation students, whose familymembers have no or limited experience with the
, 2011. 55(2): p. 142-159.7. Talbert, P.Y., Strategies to increase enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. Journal of Developmental Education, 2012. 36(1): p. 22.8. Zarate, M.E. and R. Burciaga, Latinos and college access: Trends and future directions. Journal of College Admission, 2010. 209: p. 24-29.9. Gofen, A., Family capital: How first‐generation higher education students break the intergenerational cycle. Family Relations, 2009. 58(1): p. 104-120.10. O’Shea, S., Avoiding the manufacture of ‘sameness’: First-in-family students, cultural capital and the higher education environment. Higher Education, 2016. 72(1): p. 59-78.11. Blackwell, E. and P. Pinder, What are the motivational factors of first-generation minority
tasks a little at a time, but in a continuous manner. It is this approach to the creativeprocess—purposeful and on-going—that we strive to instill in our graduate students during thissegment of the course. This paper provides an overview of the lectures, discussions andactivities that comprise the coaching we give our students in idea generation and critical thinkingduring these classes.Defining CreativityThe creative process is not a magical concept. It is simply the exercise of the higher-level skillslisted in Bloom’s taxonomy (see Table 1): analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Throughout theirundergraduate education, students have spent much of their brainpower on the lower-level skills,which makes the transition to a critically thinking
characterization of academic performance and competency have been topics of interestat all educational levels. Efforts generally include tests within major subject categories such as math,reading, and science with the diversity of categories increasing at higher educational levels. Suchtests result in a score (for individuals or aggregated across individuals) for each category that isintended to reflect “performance”; i.e., a level of competency or mastery within the defined subjectmatter area (SMA). While individual SMA scores are used as part of individual and groupperformance reports, single number “overall performance” metrics are frequently also used. Suchcomposite measures have traditionally been based on simple or weighted averaging. GeneralSystems
aspirations by Dr. SubramanianSankaranarayanan, a Group Leader for the Center for Nanoscale Materials at Argonne NationalLaboratory. This seminar was requested by the students and addressed their concerns about notknowing how to pursue or leverage a Postdoctoral position as first generation and/or historicallyminoritized graduate students. Finally, we had a book club event in May on the topic ofLeadership and Identity as scholars in STEM. The students are invited to attend different modes of seminars and workshops. Weoffered them virtually and/or in person throughout the year. Events are held on various days andeither at noon or early evening to make it as accessible to students to attend at least one event persemester. We also maintain a
AC 2009-163: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY NUCLEAR POWER OPERATIONSCOURSE CO-DEVELOPED WITH THE PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATINGSTATIONKeith Holbert, Arizona State UniversityJeffrey Goss, Arizona State University Page 14.204.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Interdisciplinary Nuclear Power Operations Course Co-Developed With The Palo Verde Nuclear Generating StationAbstractThe development of an entire online course on interdisciplinary nuclear power operations isdescribed herein. This course is a unique industry-university team-taught course in cooperationwith the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS), and is part of a new graduate
each semesterwere manageable.Of course, producing a well-constructed graduation portfolio in 2006 with appropriately selectedwork and well-developed reflective statements was problematic for current seniors who had notbeen previously exposed to this process. In the case of these first generation portfolios,expectations for portfolio robustness were commensurate with a new process and curricularrequirement. Faculty mentors spent extra time coaching graduating seniors on portfoliodevelopment during the senior design course. However, routine collection of appropriate courseartifacts and generation of reflection statements would be needed throughout the curriculum inorder to develop student culture and documentary practices to produce such a
AC 2012-3860: GRADUATE STUDENTS: INFLUENTIAL AGENTS OF SO-CIAL CAPITAL FOR ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHERSDr. Julie P. Martin, Clemson University Julie P. Martin, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of engineering and science education with a joint appoint- ment in the School of Materials Science and Engineering. Her research interests focus on social factors affecting the recruitment, retention, and career development of under-represented students in engineering. Trenor is a recent NSF CAREER award winner for her research entitled ”Influence of Social Capital on Under-represented Engineering Students Academic and Career Decisions.”Matthew K. Miller, Clemson University Matthew K. Miller is a Ph.D. student and
. Theimplications of this research are far-reaching, offering a roadmap for educators and students tothrive in a rapidly changing technological landscape.Future research in this area could delve deeper into the specific challenges and best practices forteaching project management in the context of generative AI. Additionally, longitudinal studiescould examine the long-term impact of project management education on the careers ofengineering graduates, shedding light on the benefits of integrating these skills into engineeringprograms. Finally, research could explore innovative teaching methods and technologies thatenhance project management education, keeping pace with the evolving field of generative AIand project management.References[1] K. Frankle, “Five
Education, 2023AbstractIt is well-known that first-generation and low-income students are less likely to succeed andpersist in college than their more affluent peers. To help address this, a non-profit was founded toprovide support to these students. The organization houses the Tutor Training FellowshipProgram where Tutor Fellows receive three-fold support in the form of tutor training, workexperience, and scholarship. The work experience comes in the form of free tutoring to low-income middle and high school students. Additional support is provided through free mentalhealth counseling and professional development workshops. Through this program, students alsofind a community of similar students who support each other through graduation and
other existing courses. Then, the new course topic can be selected usingthe criteria of “specialized” and “management”. Therefore, the most appropriate topic would be“Environmental Issues with Building Construction” to meet the student’s expectations.IMPLICATIONS This study shows that MDS can be utilized as a method for analyzing gradate curriculum for CMprofessional education and identifying where the curriculum is focused and should be focused.The results of the MDS analysis can be used to understand the CM graduate student’sexpectations from their higher education. This information would be useful in guiding thedevelopment and implementation of new graduate courses in CM education. Therefore, the CMgraduate curriculum and program can be
programs since 2006.This project involves an examination of the landscape of accredited engineering programs thatare described as general or inter/multi-disciplinary. Periodic analysis and comparison of trends inthe number of programs that focus on providing breadth relative to disciplinary program depthhelps to identify patterns within engineering education. General programs exist for a variety ofreasons. Some prioritize flexibility for students, others the integration of one or more topics (e.g.mechatronics), and others the development of truly interdisciplinary skill sets in students. Someinstitutions might also use a general program to incubate curricula for later transition totraditional disciplinary programs. Previous papers have classified
Session 3430 Recommending and Implementing a General Model for Technical Communication (TC) Instruction in an Engineering Curriculum Pneena Sageev, Carol Romanowski, Kathy Bernard University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New YorkAbstractIn response to pressing industry demands, revolutionary new ABET* requirements,recommendations from professional engineering organizations, and suggestions from recentengineering graduates, we identify a general model for technical communication (TC) instruction.When flexibly implemented in an atmosphere of collaboration among engineering professors
Cognitive Research Laboratory (ECRL). She received her Bachelor’s degree from Franklin & Marshall College in physics and women and gender studies.Dr. Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Catherine G.P. Berdanier is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Penn- sylvania State University. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of South Dakota, her M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research interests include graduate-level engineering education, including inter- and mul- tidisciplinary graduate education, online engineering cognition and learning, and engineering
Paper ID #46343Benchmarking of LLM Based Generative AI for CSE Undergraduate CurriculumDr. Garrett Goodman, Miami UniversitySuman Bhunia, Miami UniversityDr. Peter Jamieson, Miami University Dr. Jamieson is an assistant professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Miami University. His research focuses on Education, Games, and FPGAs. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Benchmarking of LLM Based Generative AI for CSE Undergraduate CurriculumAbstractIn the past few years, rapid research of Natural Language Processing (NLP) has enabled
Camp Pharma: A Novel Initiative to Generate a Pipeline of Diverse Student Talents in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Laurent Simon, Piero Armenante, and Rajesh Dave Otto H. York Department of Chemical Engineering New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ 07102AbstractCamp Pharma is a new educational and outreach initiative, launched at NJIT, focusing on the preparationof a future qualified workforce of diverse talents for pharmaceutical manufacturing. This initiative issponsored by, and organized within the framework of, the Center for Structured Organic ParticulateSystems (C-SOPS), a newly created Engineering
AC 2009-1042: I’M GRADUATING THIS YEAR! SO WHAT IS AN ENGINEERANYWAY?Holly Matusovich, Virginia Tech Holly Matusovich is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education. Dr. Matusovich recently joined Virginia Tech after completing her doctoral degree in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She also has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and an M.S. in Materials Science with a concentration in Metallurgy. Additionally Dr. Matusovich has four years of experience as a consulting engineer and seven years of industrial experience in a variety of technical roles related to metallurgy and quality systems for an aerospace supplier. Dr. Matusovich’s research interests include
. Page 11.1314.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The new Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES)AbstractA secure and affordable energy supply is essential for achieving U.S. national security, incontinuing U.S. prosperity and in laying the foundation to enable future economic growth. Thenext generation energy workforce in the U.S. is a critical element in meeting both national andglobal energy needs. The Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) was established in 2005in response to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements. CAES, located at the new IdahoNational Laboratory (INL), will address critical energy education, research, policy study andtraining needs. CAES is a unique joint partnership between the
good percentage of librarians in the baby boom generation retire over the next10 years3. He reviews the literature presenting mentorship as a viable strategy for preparingcurrently employed librarians and recent library school graduates to take on leadershippositions3.Mentorship benefits both the mentor and the mentee. In a survey of former practicum students,Ferrer-Vincent & Sobel (2011) reported that several former students found strong formal orinformal mentorship through the Auraria Library practicum program and that this was a majoradvantage of the experience7. Additionally, Ferrer-Vincent & Sobel found that the librarians’who supervised the practicum students reported that the “fresh perspective” of the studentsprovided a benefit
identified and an integrative literature reviewpreformed. Articles reviewed cover a wide variety of topics, including: professional identitydevelopment, socialization experiences and social adaptation in doctoral education, culture shockand assimilation of international students in learning communities, engineering culture and theclimate for graduate students, and international and domestic graduate student enrollment andadmission trends, among others. These articles were critically reviewed to determine the currentstate of graduate engineering education for both international and domestic students. Weconclude by identifying gaps and posing questions for future work relating to internationallydiverse communities and graduate
Paper ID #42497Team Dynamics And Conflict Resolution: Integrating Generative AI in Project-BasedLearning to Support Student PerformanceEnas Aref, Western Michigan University Enas Aref is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Industrial Engineering Program at Western Michigan University. Ms. Aref is a researcher and a doctoral instructor assistant in the Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management Department at Western Michigan University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Team Dynamics And Conflict Resolution: Integrating Gen AI in Project Based Learning to
Interpersonal set (additional courses counted as program electives.) This requiresadvisor approval.Track Required CoursesThe College of Engineering offers graduate degree programs in nine distinct disciplines.Students enrolled in the MEng degree program can pick their area of emphasis from any of thesedisciplines based on their interests and career needs. Each discipline has established the numberof track courses / credit hours required for the MEng degree with an emphasis in that discipline.Elective CoursesStudents select elective courses to satisfy their educational objectives. Frequently, the electivecourses will be selected from the discipline focus area of the student in order to provide depth ina particular topic. However, students may also
investments in several programsfocusing on STEM education, research, and training through agencies such as National ScienceFoundation and Department of Labor.This paper presented a case study of an NSF supported REU program in cybermanufacturing. Inparticular, it presented a 2018 cohort of students who participated in 10-week long summerresearch experience at Texas A&M University. The students worked on individual projects inCM related topics under the guidance of their faculty and graduate student mentors. They alsoparticipated in other enrichment activities offered by USRG including GRE preparationworkshop, industry visit, and industry and research seminars. The results of pre and post REUexperience showed a significant improvement in student’s
and professional interests include mentoring relationships, career development, graduate school recruitment, undergraduate research experiences, and higher education and employment law.Ms. Ahmarlay Myint M.S., Access and Inclusion Ahmarlay Myint is a doctoral student in school psychology whose research interests include English learners and first generation college students.Ms. Alexandra K. Hardman, Texas A&M University Access and Inclusion Alexandra Hardman is a school psychology doctoral student with research interests in teacher multicul- tural competence. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017
Paper ID #39265Measuring Biomedical Engineers’ Self-Efficacy in Generating and SolvingProvocative Questions about SurgeryMr. Nathan Zhang, Vanderbilt University Nathan Zhang is a undergraduate studying biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University working on biomedical engineering education in conjunction with the Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineer- ing.Dr. Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University Dr. Stacy Klein-Gardner serves as an Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt Univer- sity. She is the co-PI and co-Director of the NSF-funded Engineering For Us All (e4usa) project. She is
Paper ID #42733Faculty Perspectives on Undergraduate Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence(GAI) Assistance: A Work-in-ProgressMichaela Harper, Utah State University Michaela Harper is a graduate student at Utah State University specializing in engineering education with a background in Environmental Studies, focusing on STEM and non-traditional education. Her interest predominantly lies in understanding the underlying nature of things, bringing an exploratory and explanatory approach to her research, including the impacts of disruptive technology on engineering, a field popularly deemed as ”tech-savvy.”Dr. Cassandra
collaboration. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Paper ID #25402Dr. Michael F Insana, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Michael Insana is the Donald Biggar Willett Professor in Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was head of the Department of Bioengineering from 2008-2013 and 2017-2019, and Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions of Medical Imaging from 2015-2020. His teaching and research interests including topics in biomedical image science.Dr. Gabriel R Burks, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Gabriel Burks is a postdoctoral research associate at