focus is put on the hospitalsetting, a large amount of care takes place elsewhere. During the grant period, the center hasworked with large scale multi- hospital systems, as well as with small regional hospitals andclinics. Page 26.919.3 Figure 1: Structure of relationship between institute and industry partners The center works with any level of employee in a healthcare system. Projects have beenbrought to our attention from CEOs, physicians, and an orderly for one unit in the hospital. Wework with these employees and their teams on a day to day basis to have solutionsimplemented. Project Processes Upon receiving the grant
technologies.These 14 piloting universities are implementing methods and approaches hypothesized to lead toincreased student interest in SE education and careers, particularly in DoD and related industrycontexts. This pilot program is being conducted in order to inform the development of a nationalscale-up effort that would substantially expand the number and capabilities of universities thatcould produce SE graduates needed for the DoD and related defense industry workforce. It isanticipated that the implementation of the pilot courses will lead to the discovery of exemplarycourse materials, assessment instruments, and other lessons that will be deployed to acceleratethe adoption of effective practices and materials in a national scale up. An analysis of
Liberation in 1975, but that concern remained largely nascentin academic literature over the decades to follow. In her seminal piece of 2007, “On theAnimal Turn,” Ritvo [19] pointed to the emergence of animals as a more frequent focusof scholarship in the humanities and social sciences. Grusin [20] and others have sincefurther documented the animal turn Ritvo identified. To their point, Animal Studies,including those found in STS programs, have proliferated in higher education. Forexample, Cornell’s STS 4101 - The Entangled Lives of Humans and Animals coursedraws on readings from Anthropology, Science & Technology Studies, and animaltrainers and behaviorists [21]. And Brown University’s STS Animal Studies programincludes a course in Animals &
Cultural and Academic Learning Through Project Based Initiatives 1 2 3 Michael Berry, Paul Russo, and Dr. Joshua Wyrick The Civil and Environmental Engineering Program, College of Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, ,ew JerseyEngineers Without Borders (EWB) provides students a unique outlet to experience academia through awhole new lens, one that sheds light on global issues and the opportunity to effect the lives of others.Rowan University’s EWB project, involving clean water distribution in Senegal, is one such project thathas exposed our young intellect to a breadth of different
ability to work well in teams ∗ the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms ∗ the ability to solve open ended problems ∗ persistence ∗ the ability to solve a small number of problems thoroughly rather than a large number of problems superficiallyObjectives of the course Course 1 will be a senior level course on Digital and Analog Wireless Communications, which willprovide the strong foundation in basic communication theory required in undergraduate courses, whileintroducing the student to wireless communications applications through a series of open-ended “DesignStudies.” Each Design Study will apply the analytical tools of communication theory to the design of oneblock of a
physics and mathematics in the Mexican university tothat of the Chilean university. As conclusions, we present some recommendations to instructorsand course designers.1. IntroductionA previous, similar study was conducted in a Chilean private university1. In many cases, thiswork will reference that study.The institution in which this study took place is a large private university in the northern part ofMexico. It has a large enrollment of engineering students with different majors, all of themtaking between three or four introductory physics courses and at least three mathematics coursesfor engineering. Students come from all parts of Mexico and other Latin American countries.Although the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA
related field, creativity, and engineering design confidence.Bryan D Levy, Georgia Institute of TechnologyProf. Craig R. Forest, Georgia Institute of Technology Craig Forest is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech where he also holds program faculty positions in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. He is a Fellow at the Allen Brain Institute in Seattle WA and he is one of the inaugural recipients of the NIH BRAIN Initiative Grants, a national research effort to invent the next generation of neuroscience and neuroengineering tools. He is cofounder/organizer of one of the largest undergraduate invention competitions in the US—The InVen- ture Prize, and founder/organizer of one of the
, she is also a primary contributor to the Engineering First Year program at NC State. Kim earned her Bachelor’s degrees from NC State and her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware.Dr. Tuere Bowles, North Carolina State University Dr. Bowles is an expert in educational research, evaluation, and dissemination/translation of knowledge in NC State’s College of Education. She also supervises research experiences for undergraduates.Dr. Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University Page 26.296.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015
includes:Engineering Graphics (2-credit laboratory), Engineering Seminar (1 credit), and Engineering De-sign Laboratory I (1-credit laboratory).The major goal of these activities in the first semester is to provide the students an early bondingwith engineering and its style and task orientation as distinguished from science. They are aimedat initiating development of competencies that will build through subsequent design experiences:1. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs2. Ability to function effectively on multidisciplinary teams3. Ability to identify, formulate and assess alternative technical and economic solutions to en- gineering problems.4. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both in writing and
not for profit boards. His interests include the integration of faith in all types and aspects of business including engineering and architecture, and the use of business in international community development.Tyler Scott Helmus, Calvin College TYLER S. HELMUS is a student currently enrolled in Calvin College’s engineering program. He expects to graduate in 2012 and hopes to attend graduate school after. research interests include robotics and control systems.Steven H. VanderLeest, Calvin College STEVEN H. VANDERLEEST is a Professor of Engineering at Calvin College, Vice-President of Re- search & Development at DornerWorks, Ltd., and partner at squishLogic LLC. He obtained the M.S.E.E. from Michigan
research, and for the further deepening ofrelationships that currently exist at a distance.Out of these interviews and their analysis, we moved toward the next steps, which were to usesocial movement strategies and theories as a mode for identifying and enacting interventionstoward radical structural change. This involved large-scale conference calls with and amongparticipants, thinking together about various actions, sharing resources, and connecting withexisting groups and networks. During the first call, participants discussed the idea of staging a“week of action” around which engineering educators, students, staff, and administrators couldteach lessons, stage sit-ins, hold panels, and create a social media campaign to build awareness,develop
toward certain specializations inprogramming (computer graphics, algorithmic programming, etc.). The decision to hire theminstead of professional programmers was dictated mainly by available resources at that time.3. EvaluationThe evaluation plan was intended to consist of two stages: - formative evaluation with a focus group, consisting of small representative sample ofstudents who have already taken the appropriate course, with various level of course grades, toprovide the feedback to the project team that would enable improvements during the softwaredevelopment; and - summative evaluation, on a number of enrolled students in the course, proposed as aregular class in a computer laboratory, with questionnaires and automatic
later data sources (i.e., development), as well as to examine the degree ofoverlap (i.e., triangulation) and independent contribution (i.e., complementarity) acrossquantitative and qualitative data sources. Data sources included a pre-post survey and focusgroups during week 4 and week 8 of our 10-week program. These data sources allowedquantitative pre-post change analysis to be triangulated with participant self-assessment ofimpact and complemented with participant description of activities and perspectives thatfacilitated such impact as well as suggestions for improvement.Participants described positive impacts of the autonomy-supportive structure and authenticnature of the program in all areas and most strongly in Research Skills development
skills, we feel it will be the most productive to critique the small designgroups’ (four students in each) work as the design projects are completed. Teaching CAD skills and testing the students’ level of ability is nothing new, socurrent methods will continue. The students will work from a prepared set of lessonplans, and produce CAD parts, assemblies, and drawings over the course of the semester.One thing that makes the PLM software unique is that the CAD system is only a part ofthe overall product. In the past, stand-alone CAD packages have been the standard. Thishas led educators to the conclusion that the software suite we are implementing, CATIAV5, is nothing more than a fancier drafting program. While it is true that the CADportion
observing the 180-degree phase shift depending on which input is employed [8]. Whiletechnically accurate, these experiments omit essential considerations that are central tounderstanding instrumentation amplifier applications, specifications, and limitations.Specifically, no mention is made of one of the most important parameters, the Common ModeRejection Ration, (CMRR). Also, the concept of available input common mode voltage rangeversus differential mode gain is not explored. In addition, in most of these experiments, thecritical concept of rejecting large common mode voltages while amplifying very small signals isnot clearly exemplified in the laboratory experiment. This is an especially important propertywhen used for bio-signal amplification
-reaching impact. Involving a large public institution (University of Washington), a prestigiousprivate university (Stanford University), an engineering-only institution (Colorado School ofMines) and a predominantly minority-population, small engineering program (HowardUniversity), this study’s findings will include analysis of significant factors of student experiencewhich would not arise in a single institution. The contrast within the research team amongdisciplines as well as institutions strengthens the robustness of the study. Additionally, usingthree research approaches provides contrast between rich ethnographic data, in-depth interviewdata, and broader survey data. Taken altogether, the Academic Pathways Study will show whatthemes and
manufacturing systems mod- elling, simulation and optimisation, reliability, scheduling, artificial intelligence, e-manufacturing, and lean manufacturing. He is member of IIE, INFORMS, SME, and IEEE.Prof. Donald M. Reimer, Lawrence Technological University Donald M. Reimer is currently a full-time Senior Lecturer and Director of Entrepreneurial Programs for the College of Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. Reimer holds a bachelor’s of science degree in industrial management from Lawrence Technological University and a master’s of arts degree in political science from University of Detroit Mercy. He is a Certified Management Consultant with more than 40 years of experience in working with closely-held
instructors to assess that students have enoughknowledge to pass onto the next stage, avoiding the risk of having external factors thatmight help students excessively [1]. A problem of traditional exams is that they cangenerate an excess of stress and anxiety on students, reducing their academicperformance [2]–[5]. It is common to have students complain after exams, explainingthat their performance was bad because their minds went blank [1]. However, forengineering students, most of the exams are traditional (individual, time-limited, closed-book). This is even the case in post-graduation exams such as the fundamentals ofengineering and the professional engineering exam [6].From early courses (e.g., math, chemistry, physics) in engineering programs
’ professional and academic activities are focused on an overall mis- sion to provide opportunities for student involvement by developing and maintaining a strong reputation of excellence. In the area of professional achievement, he has been able to obtain over $6 million in fund- ing for his academic activities from various sources including NASA, the National Science Foundation, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Advanced Research Program, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, and the U.S. Department of Labor. He has been engaged in the assessment and training of human factors associated with healthcare systems from the time of his doctoral dissertation. He has developed
cycled through two consecutive semester offerings in2004. This course has provided a structure and forum for interested faculty in ASU’s I.A. FultonSchool of Engineering to participate in a series of class meetings focused on a range of topics inmodern biology. In each of its first two offerings at ASU, the Bio-Basics short course hascapped out its enrollment at its desired maximum of forty participants per semester. This paperdescribes the objectives, design, implementation, as well as initial and ongoing assessment andevaluation of the Bio-Basics faculty short course.Short Course ObjectivesThe Fulton School at ASU has committed its strategic planning to a range of use-inspiredresearch themes (e.g. human health, communication systems
development will be discussed.Overview of Engineering Curriculum DevelopmentsThe quality of engineering education and the ability to recruit a U.S. engineering workforce hasbeen a growing concern among engineers in university and industrial settings. In the 1990’s,ABET, the engineering accreditor of postsecondary degree-granting programs, revamped theprogram outcomes and assessment criteria to improve quality by implementing the EngineeringCriteria 2000 (EC2000).5 Beginning in 2001, all accredited engineering programs were requiredto demonstrate that their graduates possess the following eleven skills (known as a-k): ≠ Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; ≠ Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to
standards, and life-cycle assessment, andgreen certification programs (LEED).”In the DesignIntelligence 2009 survey2, the deans of NAAB accredited architecture schools,ranked California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (CalPoly) third overall fortheir undergraduate architecture program and cited them for their integrated curriculum andpreparation of graduates to be ready for work and sustainability. It is interesting to note that CalPoly at San Lius Obispo is the only school in the top 6 ranked schools to be cited forsustainability. In addition, the American Institute of Architects also awarded CalPoly one ofthree grants “as recognition of their immersion of ecological literacy concepts.” One of theirprograms in sustainable site
standards, and life-cycle assessment, andgreen certification programs (LEED).”In the DesignIntelligence 2009 survey2, the deans of NAAB accredited architecture schools,ranked California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (CalPoly) third overall fortheir undergraduate architecture program and cited them for their integrated curriculum andpreparation of graduates to be ready for work and sustainability. It is interesting to note that CalPoly at San Lius Obispo is the only school in the top 6 ranked schools to be cited forsustainability. In addition, the American Institute of Architects also awarded CalPoly one ofthree grants “as recognition of their immersion of ecological literacy concepts.” One of theirprograms in sustainable site
—particularly report intensive classes in the engineering curriculum’s designseries leading up to senior capstone projects.Both the writing instructor and engineering professor begin their collaboration with a sharedinterest in gaining further insight on how to improve instruction in the writing program class forengineers, so the class articulated optimally and relevantly into applied writing activities withinthe mechanical engineering major. Unfortunately, Engineering Writing is an impacted writing- Page 24.64.12program class, and, consequently, a large number of engineering students enter the mechanicalengineering design series with general
,33,34 and the active building of ideasthrough physical artifacts and models35,36 All of these strategies are integral componentsof our program’s engineering-based science curriculum, but the success of thesestrategies in the classroom largely depends on their faithful adoption by teachers. Andteacher adoption of the strategies depends on the extent to which teachers perceive themas superior approaches to encourage student learning. Ideally, teachers’ current beliefs Page 25.1395.3would already exhibit many progressive characteristics and support building toward theideal beliefs presented in the professional development. This would allow for small
toattract a multidisciplinary group of students to inspire discussion and different ways ofthinking around the political, cultural, and technical components of a near-zerocarbon energy future. We demonstrate that students not only learned the material, but also gaineda greater appreciation for the climate crisis and how to engineer for sustainability. Coursecontent and structure was aimed to be as interactive as possible, including extensive in-classdiscussion activities as well as two large group projects where students presented their findingsto the class. We intentionally incorporated content and student activities on social equity,environmental justice, and the unequal impacts of a changing climate. Assessment was viastudent course evaluations
effective when instructors follow the interventionprotocol, share their stories of struggle authentically, and effectively facilitate small groupdiscussions. We created an observation protocol to help assess the fidelity of interventionimplementation in classroom settings. Graduate student research team members observed sixclasses in which the instructors conducted the intervention. The observation protocol consisted of15 quantitative items such as "facilitator shares a personal story" that observers rated on a 3-pointscale: "did not observe," "needs improvement," and "accomplished well." Qualitative questions (n= 13) assessed additional aspects such as notes on the instructor-facilitator's body language.Qualitative interviews with instructors have
and research in student progression. Previously, he was a special title series assistant professor in electrical engineering at the University of Kentucky, and the KEEN Program Coordinator at Gonzaga University in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. He completed his doctorate in engineering education from Purdue University’s School of Engineering Education. Pre- viously, he received an M.S. in earth and planetary sciences studying geospatial imaging, and an M.S. in physics studying high-pressure, high-temperature FT-IR spectroscopy in heavy water, both from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He holds a B.S.E. in engineering physics with a concentration in electrical engineering from Case Western
recent examples. Despite such enormouspotential for negative impacts, helping developing engineers consider ethical aspects of theireventual professional work receives inconsistent treatment in undergraduate programs. Becausefaculty members develop and deliver curricula, studying their perspectives is an important wayto understand how the undergraduate education system might emphasize ethics to a greater (orlesser) degree. The current study helps to address this issue by drawing on a large nationalsurvey administered to engineering faculty. The survey solicited their perspectives on issuesrelated to a host of areas across engineering curricula, including engineering ethics. Identifying some of these factors that relate to faculty views
perspective using “muddiest points.”AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.DUE-1226325. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.References1. Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (2005).2. Nicol, D. J. & Macfarlane-Dick, D. (2006). Formative assessment and self-regulated learning: A model and sevenprinciples of good feedback practice. Studies in Higher Education, 31(2), 199-218.3. Donovan, M. S., Bransford, J. D. & Pellegrino, J. W. (Eds.) (1999). How people learn: Bridging