development as well as teaching experience at the secondary and post-secondary levels.Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology Todd is a lecturer in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests are about engineering students beliefs about knowledge and their formation through the engineering education experience.Dr. Kali Lynn Morgan, Georgia Institute of TechnologyProf. Joseph M. LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology Joe Le Doux is the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Learning and Experience in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University. Dr. Le Doux’s research interests in engineering education focus on
assessment can be accomplished through the use of global or user parameters that the designer must incorporate into their model. These can be used to drive parameters on sketches or in defining features. Assessment automation can vary these global parameters and evaluate the impact on the final model. The simplest of these evaluations would be whether the model breaks within a stipulated range of values. Beyond this, testing the result goes back to using a shape and mass property method that performs a comparison with values from the desired solution, and faces the same challenges described previously. Without constraints on the modeling process design intent can be satisfied while using very different modeling strategies
the learner has a low expectation of success, their motivation to learndeteriorates [19]. The active involvement of students in the learning process is essential to accomplish the assignedtasks [8]. When students are disengaged due to lack of communication, absence of both empathy andinclusion, and when they are poorly committed to a common goal, and fail to plan their work, conflictsarise. Researchers have found that conflicts weaken team cohesiveness[8], halts innovation during theideation phase [22], and may lead to social loafing [7]. Working in a team is not just an assignment, it isan experience that students live through and acquire. Student performance on a team can be improvedwhen propre knowledge and guidance are delivered by
, Covey’s Seven Habits have beenincorporated into the weekly activities for student teams working on projects in this first yearcourse. Student acceptance of the Seven Habits as a framework for self-improvement was mixedfor the first few years. However, modification of the lessons to integrate application of the Habitsto help the students with their client and group interaction has proven more successful.Assessment of perceived learning and development for this study through course surveys, courseevaluations, and interviews indicates more students are embracing the Seven Habits as one toolto enhance their development as civil engineers. Even so, despite student acceptance of theSeven Habits as a useful framework, students reported they were not
is essential for their studies and their future profession. Project based learningturned out to be a particularly suitable method to demonstrate the need of mathematicalmethods, since there seems to be no better way of acquiring comprehension than if it arisesfrom personal experience. The students are confronted early on in their courses withchallenging problems arising in industry. These problems are usually of a multidisciplinarynature and have in common that the mathematical competencies needed for their solution areslightly beyond the students’ skills. Having realized the gap in their knowledge ofmathematical methods, students are eager to bridge it, thus drawing their attention towardstheir mathematics education. It is important to
Analysis; software development and applications; as well as remote and virtual laboratories.Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology Dr. Sven K. Esche is currently holding a position as Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. In 1989, he received an undergraduate degree in Applied Mechanics from Chemnitz University of Technology (Germany). After working for three years at Mercedes Benz AG in Stuttgart (Germany), he obtained M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, USA in 1994 and 1997, respectively. His current research interests include multi-scale
content. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 23, 705- 720.Boaler, J. (2015). Mathematical Mindsets. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative research in psychology, 3(2), 77-101.Bucciarelli, L. (1994). Designing engineers. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.Calabrese Barton, A. M., Schenkel, K., & Tan, E. (2021). The ingenuity of everyday practice: A framework for justice-centered identity work in engineering in the middle grades. Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER), 11(1), 6.Capobianco, B. M., DeLisi, J., & Radloff, J. (2018). Characterizing elementary teachers’ enactment of high‐leverage practices through
. Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of New Mexico – Albuquerque Copyright © 2008, American Society for Engineering Education4. Miu, K, Cecchi, V., Tong, M., Kleinbert, B., Kleinberg, M., 2007, “Adapting Existing Distribution Power Flow Experiments for Outreach Education,” Proceedings of the Power Engineering Society General Meeting, Tampa, FL, June 24-28, 2007.5. Arciero, A., Flores, B., Renner, J., 2005, “Providing Support and Leadership Experiences for Women at the University of Texas at El Paso through a Women in Science and Engineering Program,” Proceedings of the 35th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference
howdifficult it is for students in these courses to be fully engaged during the whole term. In theselaboratory experiences, students are typically required to do some calculations following theconcepts from lectures, and then compare them to the results of simulations and directmeasurements on a simple circuit. While this approach gives students the basic skills to useelectronic instrumentation, the experimental work is, by design, self-contained, withoutchallenging students to concepts beyond those described in those modules. Furthermore, theseinitial experiments do not show freshman students the real applications of electronic circuits inelectrical engineering (technology).To combat these limitations, the author has developed a set of exercises that
interests, emotions, and personal experiences. Effective strategiesfor fostering emotional connections include presenting compelling facts, incorporating universalthemes, and leveraging personal stories to engage the audience. For instance, UNICEFeffectively uses striking facts to capture attention: "Worldwide, women and girls spend anestimated 200 million hours — daily — collecting water." Another impactful statementhighlights a personal story: "In Afar, Ethiopia, 13-year-old Aysha trudges eight hours, round trip,every day to collect water for herself and her family [32]." Beyond facts, assignments related toprofound events, such as COVID-19, create immediate connections through shared universalexperiences. Finally, stories of our personal
will be immediately applicable and serve students long after they leave theuniversity. Beyond serving the students, we believe that society’s collective security depends onevery user being security-aware and exhibiting thoughtful discipline over their personalinformation and computing resources. It has long been recognized by security experts that theuser is in fact the weakest link in the security chain and that technical measures alone cannot andwill not solve current cyber security threats1. So why not target the weakest link and address itin a formal educational environment? Page 22.1379.2
: Sustainable transportation planning and public participation, transportation planning indeveloping countries, travel behavior and travel surveys, non-motorized transportation and trafficsafety.Dr. Tara Kulkarni, Norwich UniversityTara Kulkarni is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering at Norwich University. She has previously worked for the Florida Department ofEnvironmental Protection in various capacities and for an environmental consulting firm inIndia. She has a research program in sustainable water resource management through greeninfrastructure development, and environmental health modeling. She is also active in engineeringeducation activities including service-learning, K-12 STEM outreach and
statisticallysignificant improvement in critical thinking skills in ECE students who have been through thissequence.1 IntroductionThe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) now requires all accredited schoolsto design and implement a quality enhancement program. In 2007 the University of Louisvilleadopted as its quality enhancement program (QEP) the requirement that all schools within theUniversity, including the school of engineering, develop and implement an ongoing and schoolwide program to “improving the critical thinking skills of undergraduate students and to moreeffectively prepare them to contribute to society”1. This program has been named ideas to action(i2a). The lack of explicit critical thinking outcomes and content in course
that while entrepreneurship may involveventure creation, it is also the demonstration of a particular set of skills, knowledge and behaviorsused to identify and develop new opportunities. As Kuratko (2005) explains, “the characteristicsof seeking opportunities, taking risks beyond security, and having the tenacity to push an ideathrough to reality combine into a special perspective that permeates entrepreneurs” (p. 578).This paradigm shift in the conceptualization of entrepreneurship from an innate characteristic to adevelopable skillset, has led to the creation of several entrepreneurship education programs inmultiple institutions to impart entrepreneurial knowledge, instill entrepreneurial skills, anddevelop entrepreneurial mindset in
students identifying the importance ofproblem formulation activities in design. The study presented in this paper aims to close thegap between doing design in a class and learning effective design behaviors that are transferredto situations beyond the classroom. In particular, the focus is on problem formulation designbehaviors such as engaging stakeholders, performing research, identifying needs, and writingrequirements.Problem formulation is called different names in different sources. In nearly any textbook onengineering design, however, problem formulation activities are included as part of design. Dymand Little state that “an essential part of an engineering design project is clarifying the client’sobjectives” [1, pg. 25]. Ulrich and Eppinger
University and at schools with teachers andstudents ranging from middle school to high school age. Infrastructure Materials is partof a larger National Science Foundation-funded program called Materials World Modules(MWM). MWM is a series of modules which introduce students to importantcontemporary topics in materials science. Each module is a sequence of self-containedactivities which provide students with the background necessary for them to engage ininquiry through design.BackgroundWe are in the midst of major changes in both pre-college (K-12) and college leveleducation. It is becoming increasingly evident that the traditional approach to teaching—wherein a teacher provides a set of stimuli and reinforcements in an effort to elicitdesired
, Linda. (1997). Learning Science beyond the Classroom. The Elementary School Journal Vol. 97No.4 p. 433-450.[6] Rosentrater, K. A. & Al-Kalaani, Y. (2006). Renewable energy alternatives – a growing opportunity forengineering and technology education. The Technology Interface, 6(1), Spring 2006. Retrieved September, 2006,from (http://technologyinterface.nmsu.edu/Spring06/.)[7] Stevens, Reed. and Kirsten M. Ellenbogen. (2005). Informal Science Learning Environments: A Review ofResearch to Inform K-8 Schooling. National Research Council Board on Science Education. Retrieved November, Page 22.872.102006, from (http://www7
outreach programs and curricula have impacted hundreds of thousands of K-12 students nationwide. She is the co- founder and director of Georgia Tech’s K-12 InVenture Prize, a statewide invention competition, open to all students and teachers in Georgia. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in 2007, and her Masters and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2009 and 2012. Dr. Moore received the Georgia Tech Teaching Effectiveness Award in 2018.Chalece Arial DelacoudraySunni Haag Newton (Senior Research Scientist) I am a Senior Research Scientist at Georgia Tech's Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC). I work on
; Workplace Learning Department in the Boise State University College of Engineering. His research focuses on technology-in -use as an influence on social morals and social ethics.Dr. Noah Salzman, Boise State University Noah Salzman is an Assistant Professor at Boise State University, where he is a member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and IDoTeach, a pre-service STEM teacher preparation program. His work focuses on the transition from pre-college to university engineering programs, how exposure to engineering prior to matriculation affects the experiences of engineering students, and engineering in the K-12 classroom. He has worked as a high school science, mathematics, and engineering and
author‘s of online homework can improve the integrationof the assignments through scaffolding. Factors such as a student’s chosen major, standardizedexam score, and performance on homework are considered in order to understand the significanceof variation in performance caused by the mode of homework presentation.The question of using online homework has been studied by numerous groups acrossmany subjects. Studies covering mathematics 1 , physics 2 , programming 3 , mechanics 4 , andthermodynamics 5 have largely concluded that student performance is not significantly affected.Other studies have concluded that the potential benefits are outweighed by challenges such ascost to the student and technical flaws 6 . This result speaks to the need for
,complementing MATLAB’s computational capabilities. Additionally, an online MathWorks trainingmodule now enhances students’ learning, offering certifications that validate their growing technicalskills. A new team project further enriches the course by encouraging students to connect mathematicalconcepts with their own engineering disciplines. By selecting a topic covered in class and applying it to areal-world problem, students not only deepen their understanding but also develop teamwork andcommunication skills through classroom presentations.This course stands out due to its inclusion of weekly 75-minute PLG sessions. These workshops, led by ateaching assistant, offer hands-on programming practice beyond lectures, reinforcing core concepts. ThePLG is
Spring 2024 Materials Sophomores statements noneThese findings raise significant concerns that warrant addressing through a thoughtful solutionwithout resorting to spoon-feeding students. The groundwork for such solutions can effectivelybe established within the First Year Engineering (FYE) Courses. In many colleges, FYE studentsundertake a set number of courses mandated by the school curriculum, irrespective of theirchosen major. While these students are embarking on their engineering journey, it is crucial torecognize the necessity for them to acquire advanced calculation skills that go beyond whattraditional calculators can handle. With the ever-growing prevalence of artificial
Paper ID #40679The Pink Paradox: Tensions in How STEM Toys are Marketed Toward GirlsDr. Theresa Green, Purdue University Dr. Theresa Green is a postdoctoral researcher at Purdue University with a Ph.D. in Engineering Edu- cation. Her research interests include K-12 STEM integration, curriculum development, and improving diversity and inclusion in engineering.Mr. Artre Reginald Turner, Purdue University at West Lafayette Artre Turner is a dedicated graduate student deeply invested in advancing the field of engineering edu- cation. With a methodical and inquisitive approach to his studies, he’s pioneering research that
resignation – how do we support and retain staffalready stretched to their limit?,” BMJ 375(2533), 1-2, 2021, doi:10.1136/bmj.n2533.13. V. Gewin, “Mid-Career Mass Exodus,” Nature 606, 211-213, 2022.14. E. Ahmed, M. Jaber, and H. Albanna, “The relationship between job satisfaction andintention to quit: mediating factor job burnout,” International Journal of Research in Businessand Social Science 11(9), 45-56, 2022.15. Fabrizio d’Aniello, “Behind and beyond the Great Resignation: A pedagogical viewpoint,”Education Sciences & Society 1, 329-346, 2022. 16. A. Kuzior, K. Kettler, and L. Rab, “Great Resignation- Ethical, Cultural, Relational, andPersonal Dimensions of Generation Y and Z Employees’ Engagement,” Sustainability 14, 6764,2022.17. D. Sull
workdistribution (some members may not contribute), interpersonal conflict between team members(arising from differences in opinion and levels of contribution), and tardiness on deliverables (ifno one is held accountable for completing work on time or if making decisions take too long forthe sake of finding a consensus) [5], [6].One aspect that can have a major effect on the success or failure of groups is how a group isformed. In the classroom, groups can either be formed through instructor assignment or studentselection. Instructor assigned groups can be created randomly or through specific criteria toattempt to distribute student characteristics and group member resources. Online tools even existto allow instructors to input the desired criteria, such
Standards Institute (ANSI), in collaboration with other national organizations, hasdeveloped the United States Standards Strategy (USSS) that states that simple familiarity withstandards is not enough but that there is need for firm education on the fundamentals of standardsand their respective implementation.1It is widely recognized that engineering students do not get much exposure to standards while inschool.2-4 Through a study done in 2004, it was revealed that standards education was notconsidered a priority at the institutions surveyed.5 However, employers have expectations thatnew hires have knowledge of standards and their applications.3,4Additionally, many standards developing organizations (SDO) encounter difficulties inrecruiting the
classroom,or if they have missed a lecture altogether. From the instructor’s perspective, it was a greatexperience with better than expected student acceptance and classroom interaction.1. IntroductionInstructional methods have evolved over the ages from traditional writing on blackboard to theuse of cellulose transparencies and overhead projectors to notebook computers and dataprojectors. The latest trend in instructional technology is the use of Tablet PCs and iPods in theclassroom. In recent years, Tablet PCs are making its headway into classroom instruction atevery level, from K-12 to colleges, as well as in business meetings of corporate America. Infact, Georgia Tech has recently announced that all engineering students must use a Tablet PC
; A. G. Rud Jr. (2001). The EPICS model in engineering education: Perspective on problem-solving abilities needed for success beyond school. In H. Doerr & R. Lesh (eds.). Beyond Constructivism: A models & modeling perspective. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.22. Oakes, William C., Leah H. Jamieson, & Edward J. Coyle (2001). EPICS: Meeting EC 2000 through service-learning, In Proceeding of ASEE Annual Conference. American Society for Eng. Education.23. Oakes, William C., Edward J. Coyle, Richard Fortek, Jeffery Gray, Leah H. Jamieson, Jennifer Watia, & Ronald Wukasch (2000). EPICS: Experiencing engineering design through community service projects. In Proceeding of ASEE Annual Conference
be fostered in engineering programs by integrating wellness activities into thecurriculum [9]. Previous research projects have mainly focused on the impact of students'disciplines, gender, and the nature of engineering education on mental health issues amongengineering students [4], [10], [11]. In contrast, this study aims to investigate the stressorsexperienced by Civil, Architecture, and Construction Engineering students who are approachinggraduation and going through the job-seeking process, as well as the initial stages of theircareers. The objective of the study is to address a gap in the current literature by examining thecauses of stress in these contexts and using the findings to assess the requirement for futuremental health and
Project Management Ability to lecture Technical/ Test Industry Experience MarketingOverall, the industry coordinator role works through the following phases – projectidentification, project selection, semester kickoff, semester/ project execution and end ofsemester close out. In the following sections, we will expand on each of the phases. The skillsrequired by an industry coordinator change as we progress from phase to phase. A discussionabout the criteria for the phase and the process we use will be included. Time Emphasis During