Paper ID #10209A state wide professional development program in engineering with scienceand math teachers in Alabama: Fostering conceptual understandings of STEMDr. Christine Schnittka, Auburn University Dr. Christine Schnittka is an assistant professor in the College of Education and the Department of Curriculum and Teaching with a joint appointment in the College of Engineering. Her current research involves developing and evaluating engineering design-based curriculum units that target key science con- cepts and environmental issues through the contextual lens of problem-based learning. Prior to receiving her Ph.D. in
Paper ID #15411Connectivity at RIT - Developing & Delivering an Effective Professional De-velopment Workshop Series for Women Faculty in STEMProf. Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Professor Dell is an associate professor in the Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology department at RIT. She serves as the Faculty Associate to the Provost for Women Faculty and is co-PI for RIT’s NSF ADVANCE project. Her research interests include: characterization of biodegradable plastics and environmental consideration in materials selection for production design, the impact of technology paired
Engineering – Applies bioengineering analysis and problem solving of mass, energy, and charge balances to medical and biological systems. BME 235 Physiology for Engineers – Physiology of the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, endocrine, renal, and respiratory systems. Emphasizes use of quantitative methods in understanding physiological systems. EEE 202 Circuits I – Principles for analyzing linear and nonlinear circuits. Uses SPICE and MATLAB. Design and measurement of linear analog electrical systems CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry – Surveys organic chemistry, with emphasis on the reactivity of basic functional groups. Organic chemistry experiments in
-rans.Companies able to leverage the power of many minds working in conjunction to understand theiruser’s story have a vast advantage over those that are unable to do so. Nowhere in the world isthis more evident than in the hotbed of ideas that is Silicon Valley2.One group of students at a Silicon Valley university understands particularly well what goes intofostering effective storytelling. Their course, “Tales to Design Cars By” is offered in the Collegeof Engineering’s mechanical engineering design program. Students and faculty both are carenthusiasts and non-car enthusiasts. The class features a generative storytelling experience withstudents defining and examining their personal car experiences, and using their findings toinform new design. These
Paper ID #17465Interdisciplinary Seminar Series: Increasing Awareness for Research, Recog-nition of the University, and Professional Development OpportunitiesDr. Jamie J Newman, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Jamie Newman is an Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences at Louisiana Tech University. Dr. Newman completed her BA in Biology at Amherst College and her PhD in Biology at MIT. Dr. Newman’s research focuses on understanding mechanisms that regulate cell state using stem cells as a model for studying cell behavior. In addition to the lab’s focus on basic biology, the use of stem cells has led to collaborations
Paper ID #10284Using Curriculum-Integrated Engineering Modules to Improve Understand-ing of Math and Science Content and STEM Attitudes in Middle Grade Stu-dentsJessica M Harlan, University of South Alabama Jessica M. Harlan is a PhD student in Instructional Design and Development at the University of South Alabama (USA). She is currently working with the USA evaluation team for the Engaging Youth through Engineering middle school engineering module program. Prior to her work at USA, Jessica was a train- ing officer for the Office of Research at the University of California, Davis. She continues to work as an instructional
Paper ID #15207Making Changes: Application of an NSF-ADVANCE PAID Grant at a Pre-dominantly Undergraduate Institution (PUI)Dr. Theresa M. Vitolo, Gannon University Theresa M. Vitolo is an Associate Professor in the Computer and Information Science Department, Gan- non University (Erie, PA). Teaching in systems-related fields since 1986, she joined the Computer and Information Science Department at Gannon University in 1999. In addition to teaching, she has worked as a systems analyst / programmer on a variety of systems development projects. Her academic background includes a B.S.E. in industrial engineering and a Ph.D. in
, shafts, keys, couplings, seals, and rollingcontact elements. The contents of the course involve extensive procedures andcomplex calculations which make the students to feel dull. Further, this knowledgealone is not sufficient in the modern context where the students are expected to beable to integrate several components and devices into a coordinated, robust system,involving several decisions. They should be able to understand and evaluate theimpact of such engineering designs in the society. In the capstone project students, asa norm, gain experience with the complete systematic design process spanningthrough the definition of the problem, drawing of engineering specifications,generation and evaluation of conceptual designs, choice of the final
dynamics (CFD),mathematical modeling, and other advanced design functions. The MET students would gain adeeper understanding of the theoretical modeling of design problems. Similarly, the MEstudents would gain a more in-depth understanding of the physical relationships governing thetheoretical models, and would experience the hands-on application of their principles. Throughthe combined effort, the ME and MET students would both gain a clearer understanding andappreciation for the job functions of engineers and engineering technologists, including wherethey overlap and where they differ.2 As a final benefit, the project should help prepare thestudents for real world experiences, where diverse groups often work together towards acommon goal
incorporatingsociological aspects into their projects beyond sustainability [22,23].Indeed, designing solutions for complex engineering challenges, holistic exploration of theproblem at hand is at the core of the iterative process that requires understanding the systemsthat the solution is expected to influence. One approach to incorporating more human needsand collaboration driven approaches comes from the recent rise of incorporating designthinking into particularly project-based engineering design courses. In the last decade, designthinking has gained an established foothold as an approach, set of methods and mindset in amultitude of fields and industries as a human-centered way to solve complex, ill-structuredproblems [24]. Design thinking emphasizes
project.Major project: strength analysis of an engine hoistAt the end of week# 9, the major design project was released after we completed the use of FEAsimulation on assemblies. The key topics for assembly analysis included analyzing contactbetween components, simplified mathematical representations of connectors such as bolts, pinsand interference fits. Many of these topics were implemented in the major project.Creation of an appropriate design project for an undergraduate FEA simulation course was adifficult task. The following three main factors were considered during the development. First,the design project should have simple design functions and without dynamic loading. It wasconsidered critical that students could easily understand the
. Mentzer, and R. Kramer‐Bottiglio, “Increasing gender diversity in engineering using soft robotics,” J Eng Educ, vol. 110, no. 1, pp. 143–160, Jan. 2021, doi: 10.1002/jee.20378.[18] A. H. Greer et al., “Soluble Polymer Pneumatic Networks and a Single-Pour System for Improved Accessibility and Durability of Soft Robotic Actuators,” Soft Robotics, p. soro.2019.0133, Jun. 2020, doi: 10.1089/soro.2019.0133.[19] E. McNeela, T. Tran, A. Adnan, and H. Golecki, “Understanding Impacts of Soft Robotics Project on Female Students’ Perceptions of Engineering (Work in Progress),” in Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education, Jun. 2022.[20] A. N. Sardesai et al., “Design and Characterization of Edible Soft Robotic Candy
Paper ID #28714Work in Progress: Involving Teachers in International Community EngagedLearning Projects to Enhance Their Understanding of Engineering andIntercultural AwarenessDr. Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton Dr. Margaret Pinnell is the Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Development in the school of engineering and associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton. She teaches undergraduate and graduate materials related courses including Introduction to Ma- terials, Materials Laboratory, Engineering Innovation, Biomaterials and Engineering Design and Appro
Paper ID #15054A Coupled Course Design to Strengthen Multidisciplinary Engineering Cap-stone Design ProjectsDr. Tyler Susko, University of California, Santa Barbara Tyler Susko is a Lecturer PSOE at the University of California Santa Barbara in the department of me- chanical engineering where he is responsible for the mechanical engineering design program. Prior to this appointment, he completed his PhD from MIT in mechanical engineering where his research focused on the development of a novel robotic system for the treatment of neurological injuries affecting movement, specifically gait. He has previously held positions as
confident that I can understand engineering design in class Performance/competence I am confident that I can understand engineering design outside of class I can overcome obstacles in engineering design I can do well in engineering design tasks Others ask me for help in this solarize your school projectThen students' interest, self-recognition, and performance/competence in engineering designscores were calculated based on the post-survey responses. The statistical results were presentedin the results section.Results and DiscussionThis study's results were explored based on students' interest, performance, and self-recognitionin engineering design. Descriptive statistics for students' interest, performance, and self-recognition
Paper ID #22984Collaborative Research: vObjects - Understanding their Utility to EnhanceLearning of Abstract and Complex Engineering ConceptsDr. Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech Diana Bairaktarova is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech and the Director of the Abilities, Creativity and Ethics in Design [ACE(D)]Lab. Bairaktarova’s ongoing research interest spans from engineering to psychology to learning sciences, as she uncovers how individual performance and professional decisions are influenced by aptitudes and abilities, interest, and manipulation of physical and virtual
Paper ID #20136Increasing K-12 Students’ Understanding of Photovoltaics: Using Solar En-ergy to Engineer our Energy Future (Resource Exchange)Dr. Michelle Jordan , Arizona State University Michelle Jordan is as associate professor in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State Uni- versity. She also serves as the Education Director for the QESST Engineering Research Center. Michelle’s program of research focuses on social interactions in collaborative learning contexts. She is particularly interested in how students navigate communication challenges as they negotiate complex engineering design projects. Her
they can work on real engineeringprojects which require system-level understanding about interrelation of different fields such as analogcircuits, digital systems, signal processing, etc. This long wait time causes some students to lose theirinterest in electrical engineering and decide to switch majors. To address this retention problem, we havecome up with the idea of designing a 4-unit project-based required course for sophomore students. In thisclass, students are briefly introduced to several of the topics that will be covered in detail in their upcomingjunior and senior years. At the same time, they design a complete system as the course project that involvesapplying this introductory knowledge of different branches of electrical
inengineering curriculum specifically developed for elementary students, in part, because of therecent the Next Generation Science (NGSS) Standards.[1] Prior to NGSS, forward thinkingeducators across the nation had already found ways to engage students in engineering thinkingand practice in their classrooms.[2] However, engineering knowledge and practice is not restrictedto classroom experiences. Students often have knowledge and perceptions about whatengineering is and what engineers do that is informed from their out-of-class experiences. Inorder to design effective curriculum and pedagogies, we must seek to understand how theseconceptions are formed through lived experiences, how they impact student learning, and howthey manifest in the lives of
course.There is the potential to extend this Rapid Assembly and Design Challenge to the GrandChallenges for Engineering or student project teams at the university. RAD has the potential toprepare first-year students to tackle a small problem of a larger project that is being worked onby large teams. Surveys were used to determine how effective the in-class training and out-of-class project work has helped students to understand the engineering design process.BackgroundAt California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo incorporated rapid prototypingtechnology in the early 2000s [1]. In their introductory engineering course students would designand 3D print parts for biomedical applications. The course project connected project-basedlearning
Paper ID #11894Instituting a Community Based STEM Program at Drexel University’s Col-lege of Engineering: Understanding Factors That Determine the Success ofUniversity-Community PartnershipsMs. Alistar Erickson-Ludwig, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) Ms. Alistar Erickson-Ludwig serves as the STEM Program Coordinator in the College of Engineering at Drexel University. She focuses on outreach and education programs for current undergraduates, k- 12 students, and the community. She concentrates on the Greater Philadelphia Seaperch Underwater Robotics Competition, Summer Diversity Program, Introduce a Girl to Engineering
Paper ID #27721Board 32: Preliminary Findings: RIEF – Understanding Pedagogically Moti-vating Factors for Under-represented and Non-traditional Students in OnlineEngineering Learning ModulesProf. Kimberly Cook-Chennault, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey Kimberly Cook-Chennault is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering De- partment at Rutgers University. She holds BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Uni- versity of Michigan and Stanford University respectively; and a PhD from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Her research interests include design of integrated
University to assessthe impact of the Collaborative Engineering Program on its cohort of students.1.1 Research QuestionsThe long-term goal of this research is to improve understanding of how students become proficient atinterdisciplinary design for the purpose of creating better curricula to develop graduates with those skills.To facilitate this goal, the primary research method used was to observe engineering students from boththe Collaborative Engineering Program and not in the program working on interdisciplinary design teamson an engineering design activity. It uses a mixed-methods approach to address two main objectives,interdisciplinary collaboration and engineering design, by addressing two high level research questions.Research Question 1
Paper ID #37444Using a theoretical model to understand how virtual realityinfluences engineering student’s learning processes – A workin progressAdurangba Victor Oje (Mr) Victor Oje is a PhD Candidate in the College of Engineering. He is affiliated with the Engineering Education Transformations Institute. His research interest focuses on the pedagogical design of Virtual Reality (VR) environments and the use of learning principles to foster learning and engagement in VR environments. He is also interested in systematic review and meta-analysis research methodology. His research has implications on how instructional
Paper ID #23060Community Cultures: Broadening Participation By Understanding How Ru-ral Communities Support Engineering as a College Major ChoiceDr. Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is a Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she co-directs the Vir- ginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on communication in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, design education, and gender in engineering. She was awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to study expert teaching in capstone design courses, and is co
, leadership, and communication beforethey enter the workforce is key.15,16,17Communication of ideas in engineering takes theform of lab reports, technical papers, researchpapers, and oral presentations. Thecommunication of ideas in written and oral Figure 1. Engineering Design Processformat is a culmination and demonstration of thedepth of conceptual and process level understanding of STEM concepts and the engineeringdesign process.18,19III. Chosen ReformAs there are many options when designing an engineering learning experience, choosingappropriate reform measures must be done with careful thought and logistical planning. At RU-SOE, we assessed the traditional introductory course, examined logistical constrains, and chosereform measures for
Paper ID #22241Designing and Building Devices for Industry: A Capstone Design Project Ex-perienceDr. Morteza Nurcheshmeh P.E., Western Kentucky University Prior to joining WKU, Morteza Nurcheshmeh worked two years as postdoctoral fellow at the University of Windsor. He possesses five years industrial experience in energy auditing, metal cutting, and power generation fields. His teaching specialties are in engineering mechanics, mechanical vibrations, materials science, design and manufacturing processes. Research areas include metal forming processes, forming limits prediction in sheet metals, and formability testing
Paper ID #6349Introducing Sustainable Design Principles in Freshman Civil EngineeringDesignDr. Jennifer Mueller Price, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 23.823.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Introducing Sustainable Design Principles in Freshman Civil Engineering DesignAbstractAs issues dealing with sustainability are becoming more commonplace in industry, it isimportant for undergraduate students to become aware of
Paper ID #20406Adaptive Comparative Judgment in Graphics Applications and EducationDr. Scott R. Bartholomew, Purdue University I have instructed classes related to all CTE areas at the Junior High, High School, and College Level over the past 10 years. In addition to research activities I enjoying working with future and current Engi- neering/Technology Teachers. My interests revolve around adaptive comparative judgment, engineering design, teacher training, self-directed learning, and mobile devices in K-12 classrooms.Dr. Patrick E. Connolly, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Patrick Connolly
AC 2012-4760: IMPLEMENTING A VIRTUAL LABORATORY FOR A DI-RECTED AND SYNCHRONOUS STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE;COMBINING VIRTUAL AND REAL EXPERIMENTATION: AN EFFORTTO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF FLUIDPOWERDr. Larry Alfonso Villasmil Urdaneta, Rochester Institute of Technology Larry Villasmil is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineer- ing Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He received his B.S.M.E. in 1988 from the Universidad Nacional Experimental del Tchira in Venezuela. After graduation, he joined Petrleos de Venezuela, working in several positions as a Rotating Equipment Specialist in the E&P division. He earned his M.S.M.E. in 2002 and