historically marginalized students, ultimately advancing diversity and equity inbiomedical engineering education.Introduction:Need identification and solution development are two core skills biomedical engineeringstudents must develop during their undergraduate education. While needs identification mayoccur through literature reviews and background research, in-person clinical experience is oftenmore valuable [1], [2]. To increase clinical exposure in the curriculum, we have developed ajunior-level Clinical Observations and Needs Finding course as a prerequisite to the SeniorDesign course. Our course is designated as a service-learning course, requiring students tocomplete immersive clinical visits with local healthcare and industry partners. In a
Assessment and Improvement – Defining Best Practice William E. Kelly The Catholic University of America Washington, DC 20064IntroductionIn 2005, the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) published two volumes on assessmentin the disciplines; these two volumes deal with the business disciplines.1 A third volume onmathematics has recently been published and a volume on engineering is scheduled for 2007.The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to the AIR engineering volume.The vision of the engineer of 2020 presented by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) intheir recent report goes well beyond the ABET outcomes
satellite-buildingcapabilities of that particular school; typical E-class payloads are COTS imagers(low-resolution Earth imagery), on-board telemetry, and beacon communications.Finally, a spacecraft is indicated to have failed prematurely when its operationallifetime was significantly less than published reports predicted and/or if theuniversity who created the spacecraft indicates that it failed. Page 22.1290.5Table 1: All University-Class spacecraft Manifested Through 2005 10-14 Page 22.1290.6 Table 2: Manifested University-Class Spacecraft, 2006-2010Impact of University
is a need to investigate theway engineering students use computational tools for developing solutions to complex designproblems beyond the first year of engineering. This study investigates graduate students’computational practices that inform their problem-solving processes to accomplish a design task.In this paper we define computational practices as a system of activities carried out to createsymbolic representations. These representations refer to simplifications of systems or artifactsthat delete, maintain and distort aspects of a phenomenon in order to support scientific inquiryand design activity. The research question from this study is: How do graduate students engagemodeling and computational practices towards problem solving in a
introduce mass balances and chemical engineering design concepts toengineering freshmen. In ASEE Annual Conference, Columbus, OH, 2017.14. Eastep, C. V.; Harrell, G. K.; McPeak, A. N.; Ford Versypt, A. N., A MATLAB app tointroduce chemical engineering design concepts to engineering freshmen through apharmaceutical dosing case study. Chemical Engineering Education 2019, 53 (2), 85-90.15. Operation Ouch, What are Kidneys? | Biology for Kids. https://youtu.be/Bn8czDqPUvY:2017.16. Ford Versypt, A. N.; Khvostichenko, D., Clean water through chemical engineering:Introducing K-12 students to ChE using filtration. In ASEE Annual Conference, Virtual
frameworkin Scrum; and tool support through Wikis and RTC/Jazz has helped the faculty monitor projectson a near-daily basis while at the same time reducing the overall time commitment of the facultyand improving the quality of the status data provided by teams. The main lesson we learned isthat having a process which emphasizes daily interaction helps ensure consistent projectprogress, instead of teams working round-the-clock the day before an iteration deadline. Themain purpose of this paper is to report on the success of tool support for continuously monitoringprojects. The next section describes the machinery for utilizing RTC/Jazz in Software Enterpriseprojects, and is followed by a discussion of its impacts on project and learning success.3
education,” Innov. High. Educ., vol. 34, pp. 299–306, 2009.[11] A. Baisley, K. Hjelmstad, and E. Chatziefstratiou, “The accuracy of self-assessment in engineering mechanics,” in 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2022.[12] K. Shagitha and A. K. Hadiyanto, “Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions toward Self- Assessments,” SAGA J. Engl. Lang. Teach. Appl. Linguist., vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 103–124, 2022.[13] J. H. Nieminen, “Beyond empowerment: student self-assessment as a form of resistance,” Br. J. Sociol. Educ., vol. 42, no. 8, pp. 1246–1264, 2021.[14] J. Biggs and C. Tang, EBOOK: Teaching for Quality Learning at University. McGraw- hill education (UK), 2011.[15] B. J. Zimmerman, “From cognitive modeling to self-regulation: A
(ECDH), digital signature algorithm (ECDSA), and integrated encryptionscheme (ECIES) are placed. In all of these security protocols which are standardized by severalnational and international organizations, the main computation is point multiplication. Theelliptic curve point multiplication is defined as Q = k.P, where k is a positive integer, and Q andP are two points on the elliptic curve. The efficiency of computing point multiplication dependson finding the minimum number of steps to reach Q from a given point P.Some of the educational goals in this step were (a) understanding the implementation platforms(commonly referred to as hardware [ASIC/FPGA] or software platforms [microcontrollers])through which the overheads were derived, (b) soft
informal invitation to the student.The proposed recruiting strategy goes beyond the current programs and initiatives created byfederal and private agencies that attract underrepresented minorities to undergraduate researchvenues [6], [19], [20]. For those underserved students who are unaware of research opportunities,or consider themselves incompetent of performing research, such recruitment strategy is thechannel to identify hidden talent and foster inclusion, development, and mentorship. In the processof performing academic research, the faculty member serves as a mentor by providing extensivetechnical guidance and offer emotional support to strengthen academic development whilesimultaneously advocating post-graduation career venues.III. METHODS
thatdiscourages students’ behavior that seek points ahead of understanding. For example, it was notuncommon to assess a student learning thermodynamics prior to 2019 and see them providingmultiple, perhaps conflicting, solution methods on exams in the hopes of receiving partial credit,or observing solution approaches based on ‘pattern matching’ to a specific problem type on examswithout ever clearly demonstrating an understanding of the underlying concepts. Our motivationis rooted in a sense that we must continually adopt new practices to respond to changes in thestudent population to encourage critical thinking in thermodynamics. Additional motivation andresearch questions are elucidated in Averill, et al [1] but are beyond the scope of our WIP.This WIP
mental modelmeasurement techniques used in undergraduate engineering contexts: A systematic review,” inProc. of the 2023 ASEE Annual Conf. & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN, USA, Jun. 2023, PaperID #38817.[21] S. Joshi, B. Rhoads, K. Jaeger-Helton, and S. M. Rivera-Jiménez, “Making it work in thevirtual capstone climate and beyond: Project-based perspectives across a variety of programs anduniversities,” in 2021 ASEE Annual Conf. & Expo, 2021, pp. 1–13. Paper ID #33438[22] A. Mohtar, Z. Nedic, and J. Machotka, “A Remote Laboratory for MicroelectronicsFabrication,” in Proc. Frontiers in Education Conf., Saratoga Springs, NY, USA, Oct. 2008, pp.S2F-7–S2F-12. doi: 10.1109/FIE.2008.1234567.[23] S. Kalafatis and J. D. Lusher, “Tools and Methods
, continue to work together to provide students in a junior- Page 10.1250.1level thermodynamics class a real world experience by studying and reporting onthermodynamic systems at Columbus Regional Hospital (CRH) in Columbus, Indiana. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationFor the class in the fall semester of 2004, the students studied the boiler systems usedby the hospital to supply steam used for sterilizing instruments and for heating air in theair-handling system by passing the steam through a counter
teams.Given the historical lack of emphasis that engineering schools have placed on creating andimproving team skills in students, it is natural that industry practitioners have created their ownpractices aimed at creating and improving those skills. In this paper, we report some of thepractices identified in interviews with industry practitioners, and discuss the feasibility oftransferring and implications for utilizing such practices in academic settings.Interviews & IntervieweesPractitioners with extensive experience supervising engineers working in teams were identifiedthrough our Industrial Advisory Board members, through faculty members, through conferencecontacts, and through contacting targeted organizations and asking for a person with
traditionally focused syllabus. The understanding of geometric and descriptive principles in the context of predefined applications is now governed by a subject that supports conceptual endeavours. DCG provides students with the opportunity to develop a skill set that will allow them explore and learn within and beyond their subject domain through the medium of design without make. With the objective of codifying the initial teacher education practices, an introspective analysis was taken to explore student‟s performance within a core graphics module at the University of Limerick. Students from year 3 of the undergraduate Materials and Construction Education and Materials and Engineering
MEA. In lab, students work through the sequence to produce a first draft of theirprocedure. First, they are given an individual warm-up activity designed to introduce them to theproblem context. This consists of an advanced organizer detailing the client and their problemfollowed by a set of free-response questions about who the client is, what the client needs, andissues to be considered when producing a solution. After all team members have responded tothe individual questions, the team comes together to develop a solution to the client’s problem.The deliverable at the end of the lab period is a first draft of a memo to the client detailing thesolution to the problem.Following the lab, the teaching assistant provides the students with
in geology for all of its graduates. Inother programs, a geology course is not required, but encouraged. Students and faculty membersalike acknowledge the value of geology in a CEE education, as at least one course in geology is acommon first choice for civil engineering students when selecting a science elective and issometimes identified as a useful science elective for environmental engineering students.In developing the currently recommended civil engineering body of knowledge1, the AmericanSociety of Civil Engineers (ASCE) did not specify that geology should be required in all civilengineering curricula, but did recommend one additional area of natural science for civilengineers beyond physics or chemistry. In so doing, ASCE suggested
maintain or increase interest in engineering.First year engineering students at the University of Arkansas come from a variety of K-12backgrounds and begin their course of study in math from pre-calculus (a semester behind) up todifferential equations (three semesters ahead). Approximately 20% of incoming first yearstudents have earned credit for calculus I either through Advanced Placement (AP) exams ordual enrollment with their high school and community college. These students often have othercredits for core course and sciences and are well ahead of the engineering eight semester degreeplans. During the first year of FEP (i.e., 2007), the director recognized a need to challenge themore advanced students while not letting the other students fall
2006-483: MEASURING ENGINEERING CLASSROOM COMMUNITY:LEARNING AND CONNECTEDNESS OF STUDENTSTodd Johnson, Washington State University Dr. Johnson is Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology. His primary teaching activity includes theoretical foundations of learning and instruction, educational statistics, educational measurement,assessment of learning, and program evaluation. He served as Co-PI on an NSF ?Bridging Engineering Education? grant called the CyberMentor (Mathematics and Engineering via New Technologies: Outreach and Recruitment) project. A major part of this grant was to promote and develop partnerships and interdisciplinary initiatives connecting education, engineering, K-12
already existing knowledge. For example, the method of separation of variableswas built through pre-existing knowledge of the chain rule. An example of a sequence ofactivities for first order linear equations solved with an integrating factor is given in theappendix.In Fall 2021, connections were made often between symbolic, graphical, and numericalrepresentations and students were required to use these collectively to predict and interpretsolutions. For example, after constructing an equation to model the rate of change of temperatureof a cup of coffee, students first produced a solution curve using the slope field. They used this toestimate the time required for the coffee to reach a specific temperature. They then estimated thistime
, each student significantly improves his or her ability todesign experiments and practice mechanical engineering.IntroductionIn problem-based learning, students have the primary responsibility for their learning. Theinstructor serves as a resource or tutor, guiding the students in their problem solving efforts.Intended outcomes are increased student motivation and confidence, which lead to improvedlearning in the classroom and beyond. This paper discusses the implementation of problem-based learning strategies in a laboratory course called EMCH 361 - Measurements andInstrumentation. This is the first engineering laboratory course for mechanical engineers at theUniversity of South Carolina.The laboratory experience of many of our students prior
later part of semester. Thecontrol station is comprised of a PC, interface cards for the input and output signals, colorprinter, software (NI’s LabVIEW®), and a process (electric lamp/heater). The process includes aTriac, which behaves as a final control element similar to the pneumatic control valve frequentlyobserved in chemical processes. This will allow the AC current to flow depending on theamount of light shed on the sensor in the opto-isolator (MOC3040). The opto-isolator isolatesDC circuit from AC circuit, quantitatively relating them through light converted. The amount oflight created in the LED will depend on the DC voltage signal [5]. The Triac is an inexpensivedevice that allows full AC current flow beyond the threshold value of 2.5
include how K-16 students develop engineering thinking and professional skills through diverse learning environments. He aims to apply his research in the design of better educational experiences. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Student Agency in Chemical Engineering Laboratory Courses across Two InstitutionsAbstractLaboratory experimentation is a key component of the development of professional engineers.However, experiments conducted in chemical engineering laboratory classes are commonly moreprescriptive than the problems faced by practicing engineers, who have agency to makeconsequential decisions across the experiment and communication of
that thesegoals would be sustained beyond the life of SIIP funding.1. Perform a large-scale renovation of a single course or tightly-related group of courses by making a coordinated set of changes in course pedagogy, organization and delivery methods.2. Improve student engagement and learning outcomes for the selected courses.3. Make the courses attractive and rewarding experiences for both instructors and students.During the second year of SIIP, a fourth goal was added.4. Develop innovative uses of information technology providing significant enhancement of the student experience or creating novel educational opportunities.An overarching concern for the sustainability of reform efforts guided both the selection of theaforementioned goals
with other disciplines and in generating structural drawings Detailing software to design connections IT technologies to communicating and collaborating with other design professionals. Education Video-Conferencing with industry professionals in capstone settings Immersive displays/ environments to show projects at true scale Education game software that take students non-linearly through a scenario that educates Flipped classroom videos and site that support them Discussion Boards where students comment to one-another to with
Graduating Senior Outstanding Teaching Award in Electrical Engineering on numerous occasions. Currently, Mr. Ammerman is pursuing his Ph.D. degree in Engineering Systems (Electrical Specialty – Power Systems). His research interests include Computer Applications in Power Systems Analysis, Electrical Safety, and Engineering Education.Pankaj Sen, Colorado School of Mines Pankaj K. (PK) Sen (Sr. Member IEEE) received his BSEE degree (with honors) from Jadavpur University, Calcutta, India, and the M.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the Technical University of Nova Scotia (Dalhousie University), Halifax, NS, Canada. He is currently a Professor of Engineering and Site Director of
consistent evidence that all countries are concerned about work preparation andprovide “hands on experience” during training through internships, practicum, orapprenticeships.Using a blend of survey and interview data, we will investigate the role thatco-ops and internships play on enhancing URM students' learning inengineering in two primary areas (i.e., professional competencies, problemsolving) as well as their professional identity. Survey data were collectedusing an online, web-based survey administered to URM engineering majorsat predominantly White institutions in the southeast and Midwest regions ofthe country. Interview data were collected using a semi-structured protocolthat asked questions about the nature of the co-op or internship
commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [1] there is a push foreducators to make a greater effort to improve outcomes for students from marginalized andlegally protected social identities. With this commitment in mind this research investigates ifengineering librarian members of ASEE have the knowledge, training, and support to incorporateinclusive teaching practices into their library instruction. This research examines the currentclimate for engineering librarians through an anonymous survey. The survey will collect data oninclusive teaching by engineering librarians. The study aims to answer whether librarians havethe knowledge, training, and support from their library, college, and institution to engage withinclusive teaching
2011, she has been a Teaching Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University. Currently, she is the Education Director for the NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST).Dr. Pam Page Carpenter, Pam Page Carpenter, Ed.D is Director of Education programs for the National Science Foundation Fu- ture Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Center headquartered at NC State University. She has developed and led K-20 programs in renewable energy and alternative transportation with a focus on and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). She is an
Course Design through Personas," in IEEE Frontiers in Education, Virtual, 2020.[21] R. K. Yin, Case Study Research and Applications: Design and Methods, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 2017.[22] Google, "Google Jamboard," Google, 2017. [Online]. Available: jamboard.google.com.[23] A. Cooper, The Inmates are Runing the Asylum: Why High-Tech Products Drive Us Crazy and How to Restore the Sanity, Indianapolis IN: SAMS, 1999.[24] "Personas," Open Design Kit, 2017. [Online]. Available: http://opendesignkit.org/methods/personas/.[25] T. Adlin, H. Jamesen and T. Krebs, "Fake People and Sticky Notes: Fostering Communication for Human-Centered Software Design," Akamai Technologies, Inc., Seattle WA.[26] B. Ferreira, W. Silva, E. Oliveira
problemstrategies, and paths through graduate school and beyond. These webinars are typically wellattended, with a few recent topics and the number of registrants listed below. While not allregistrants attend the webinar at the time of broadcast, others may view the replay later, whentheir schedule permits. They provide women pursuing careers in academia with careerdevelopment and networking opportunities. But sometimes, this contact is insufficient to provideall the needed communication that new faculty need: ● Managing dual careers in academia: 96 registrants ● Choosing and delivering a high quality online program: 40 registrants ● Access Engineering, Part 1: 39 registrants ● Access Engineering, Part 2: 36 registrantsMentoring is another