equipped not only withtechnical expertise but also with the cognitive and interpersonal skills needed to drive innovationin complex, real-world environments [13]. To this end, KEEN has developed an educationalecosystem that supports interdisciplinary collaboration, authentic problem solving, andopportunity recognition across various institutional contexts. These efforts are not confined toundergraduate education alone; instead, they provide a scalable model that is increasinglyinfluencing the design of graduate engineering curricula. Graduate engineering courses mayincorporate interdisciplinary team projects, industry-sponsored problems, or research-to-commercialization case studies to reinforce EM competencies. In such environments, studentsnot
an architectural engineer with Reserve Advisors Inc. and as an architectural engineer with Affiliated Engineers. As a lifelong resident of Milwaukee County, Leitzke is dedicated to serving the community. She is a board member of SHARP Literacy Inc., program quality committee member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, and committee member of the Wisconsin Servant-Leader Group. Leitzke looks forward to nurturing and growing the CAECM department’s mutually beneficial relationships with industry and community partners to provide all students with the opportunity to learn from real-world experiences that help them develop the skillset and mindset they need to solve the complex challenges of today
integrative course intentionally combines methods, findings, and values from multipledisciplines to enable students to think and act across disciplinary boundaries. Integrative coursesemphasize collaboration, synthesis of disciplinary perspectives, and the application of knowledgeto real-world problems. By creating connections between engineering, liberal arts, and otherdisciplines, integrative courses aim to prepare students for complex, sociotechnical challengesthat require holistic and multifaceted approaches [4]. However, less is known about the role suchexperiences play in supporting diverse students to develop design problem framing capacity, andat an entry level rather than in their capstone experiences. The current study investigates
helps them develop new skills, new attitudes, andnew ways of thinking that will broaden their expertise [12] – [15].Project-based learning is a way to train students to apply directly what they have learned andbroaden the scope of their knowledge [16] – [18]. Having the opportunity to use criticalthinking to solve challenging problems, students are able to take their learning to a higherlevel. The real-world application demonstrates the mastery of material since it goes beyondjust basic recall understanding. Students design and build the whole solution based on theiranalysis and research of the problem and needs of the “customer”.Active learning is a technique where students get actively involved in the learning process ratherthan just simply
management 2 6 1 4 3 5 1 6 Knowledge about time management 6 2 2 6 6 6 2 7 Leadership experience 2 1 1 3 0 2 1 4 Improving technical skills 11 10 4 7 9 7 4 7 Improving time management skills 7 2 3 6 8 5 1 6 Experience working with those from other 3 2 1 3 2 4 2 4 disciplines Real-world project experience 10 9 4 7 8 7 3 5 Item for resume 9 8 4 5 11 9 4 6 Improved
, 2012.[4]. A. Biswal and H. Bansal. SCADA and its applications to renewable energy systemsintegration. 9th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems, ICIIS. 2015[5] P. Bangalore and M. Patriksson. Analysis of SCADA data for early fault detection, withapplication to the maintenance management of wind turbines. Renewable Energy,volume 115, pages 521-532, 2018.[6]. E. Nugent. Why Solar SCADA is Taking Center Stage in Grid Modernization. RenewableEnergy World. September 13, 2017.[7] K. Walz, and J. Shoemaker. Preparing the Future Sustainable Energy Workforce and The Center forRenewable Energy Advanced Technological Education. The Journal of Sustainability Education, volume17, March 2017.[8] K. Walz, C. Folk, S. Liddicoat, and J
Systems Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education. Dr. Allam’s interests are in spatial visual- ization, engineering design education, diffusion of evidence-based teaching practices, the use of learning management systems for large-sample educational research studies, curriculum development, and fulfill- ing the needs of an integrated, multi-disciplinary first-year engineering educational environment through the use of active and collaborative learning, real-world application and examples, problem-based and project-based learning, classroom interaction, and multiple representations of concepts. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 The Role of Instructional Coaching
is very predictable. Little is left to chance, and the exercise is generally successful. Studentsfollow the prescribed procedure and gather data. Generally this data is taken away from the lab,analyzed, and a report is written. The goal of this type of exercise is to reinforce conceptspresented in a lecture and to show how the theory applies in the “real world”. This type ofexercise has its place in demonstrating basic principles and is often used by the authors. Thegoal of the suite of exercises being developed by the authors is more to teach the core conceptsthat the theory is based on and not so much to demonstrate that the theory works in “real life”.Several alternative approaches have been becoming popular, particularly in science
approach in addressing this issue is tosend students out into the workforce early in their academic career(s), providing them the benefitsof experiencing direct engineering applications in a real-world context. This strategy is oftendenoted as cooperative education (co-op). Co-op has been shown to improve both studentperformance and retention [63-64]. The co-op experience is mandated as part of the degreerequirements at SSoE, yet all SSoE co-ops don’t start until after the first year. Thus ENGR 111 isan ideal first-year supplement to impending co-op experience(s). Another approach in addressingstudent disenchantment with first-year engineering coursework has been the augmentation of first-year engineering experiences, either via engineering
student-to-learning facilitatorratio along with pre-scheduled after-hours access to the makerspace allowed them to feel morecomfortable asking questions. These conditions also ensured that they would have easy access tothe machines and tools they were required to learn. As part of the lecture component of this course, students were offered the opportunity tointeract with industry professionals whose companies specialized in different aspects of rapidprototyping. Many students indicated that the ability to see the real-life applications of these skillshelped them understand the practicality behind what they were being taught and provided themwith a greater motivation to learn from the course. With regard to the criticisms students
game changingtechnologies that offer unique capabilities with tremendous application potential that cannot bematched by traditional manufacturing technologies. Unfortunately, with all what AM has tooffer, the quality and repeatability of metal parts still hamper significantly their widespread asviable manufacturing processes. This is particularly true in industrial sectors with stringentrequirements on part quality such as the aerospace and healthcare sectors. One approach toovercome this challenge that has recently been receiving increasing attention is processmonitoring and real-time process control to enhance part quality and repeatability. This has beenaddressed by numerous research efforts in the past decade and continues to be identified
service at a particular university, real world or industrialexpertise, and participation by students should be considered. The rubric design team that wasassembled consisted of a facilitator with a background in mathematics and information technology,and 13 faculty (professors, associate professors, assistant professors, and instructors) from sixuniversities (public and private; 3,000 to 30,000 enrolled students), many with past experience atother universities or in industry. Team members were from diverse disciplines, including chemical,civil, mechanical, electrical and computer engineering; English literature and composition;engineering communication; and rhetoric and technical communication, and several participantshold an MBA in addition to
, access to course lectures, customized content pages and a viable alternative totraditional training. The idea is to develop tools that can be used most effectively to leverage theinstructor’s time and energy so that he can spend time doing things that add value to the learningprocess.I. IntroductionThe most promising feature of multimedia and network-based media is its ability to interactivelydisplay complex information or concepts in an accessible and easy-to-understand animatedgraphical form. One of the more difficult issues to deal within the engineering curriculum,especially at the introductory levels, is the process of abstraction of real and practical situationsinto mathematical models. The engineering curriculum is filled with analysis
strategies availablefor its implementation [7], resulting in sporadic use across the field.Scholars emphasize the importance of structured reflection practices in the engineeringclassroom. Schön [8] contends that reflective practice is crucial for professionals to develop thecapacity to solve complex, real-world problems. Moon [9] suggests that reflective learningshould be integrated into the curriculum to enable students to make connections betweentheoretical knowledge and practical applications. Dewey's [10] work on reflective thinkingsupports this approach, highlighting the need for active and persistent consideration of one'sexperiences for meaningful learning.Reflection is operationalized within the engineering classroom using various
structural steel beam and a concrete beam.” Figure 1: Cover slide for composite beam design with DALL-E generated imageChatGPT was also used to revise the project overview to create a scenario that makes the project feelmore like a real-world structural engineering project. Figure 2 shows the project overview that wasprovided to students in the spring 2023 semester. Although this overview provides students with thenecessary information to complete the project, it does not successfully engage the students in theproject. Figure 3 shows the revised project overview that was provided to students in the spring 2024semester. The revised project overview was mainly generated by ChatGPT 4 where the text from thespring 2023 overview was input as a
abundance gaps. This sixth session also featured a well-receivedpositive leadership card game, in which class participants presented real-life requests for helpand other players shared cards to recommend particular strategies.Figure 2: Timeline and content for Michigan Engineering Positive Leadership ProgramA sizable chunk of learning occurred outside of the formal sessions, in accordance with thepattern of learning, experimentation, and reflection. From the outset, each participant receivedthe entire purchased curriculum with links to videos, articles, and reflection questions to allowfor self-paced learning and further dissemination. (See Appendix B for reflection questions.)Prior to each session, the faculty developers invited participants to
Page 23.1249.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Three Approaches to Flipping CE Courses: Faculty Perspectives and SuggestionsAbstractClassroom inversion or “flipping” is one of the latest models designed to actively engagestudents during class times. The model involves moving traditional lecture material outside theclassroom and practical application of newly learned ideas into the class meeting times. In theinverted model, the course concepts, theory, or equations are presented in various media –videos, readings, notes – prior to the class contact time. Application of those new ideas iscultivated during the class time through faculty-directed problem solving
and a student research mentor, applying materials science and engineering concepts topractical, real-world challenges. At the end of the course, students completed a 58-questionsurvey to assess the impact of the CURE-E project on their self-perceived capabilities, theirconnection to the STEM community, and their interest in research and STEM fields. The resultsdemonstrate high level of student satisfaction with research teamwork on important research,strong value alignment with STEM professional. In addition, students reported increasedconfidence in their ability to learning and applying STEM skills. This projects shows the impactof scientific collaboration and hands-on research on undergraduate engineering students andindicates students gain
interest andengagement. A number of students expressed an inherent interest in developing CAD skills,particularly as a way to engage in a hands-on creative process that bring designs to life. CAD’sability to facilitate the realization of ideas was mentioned by several students, as seen in thefollowing comments:“My main motivation is that learning CAD opens up the doors to creativity and unlockspossibilities that may have not been easily achieved if it were not for 3D modeling. It also helpswith visualization which is good for knowing how a product will look in the real world.”Open-ended design projects may lend themselves more readily to improving engagement fromthese types of students. However, if students are not interested in the project prompt
really appreciated having lab almost every class because it helped me understand the connection between lecture and real-world application.” “My partner and I had no idea what to do in the beginning, but we eventually got the hang of it after learning from our mistakes. The labs probably did the most facilitation.” “The reading quizzes helped my learning…” “…labs and problem sets help me see the application side of the theory.” Some students noted it was not until much later that they were able to make the connections. “I would suggest making an outline of every module and presenting that before a new one is started. Often I was confused about how things were connected in
girls as middle school students had all participated in an Expanding Your HorizonsConference at Humboldt State University. Themes and patterns across interview data emergedthrough the application of qualitative data analysis techniques and specialized software (NVivo).We specifically consider Native American and Caucasian girls’ memories of EYH and theirperceptions of how participation in EYH influenced their high school course taking and careeranticipation. While a few of the girls could not recall the EYH experience, most of the girlsrelayed detailed descriptions of their day. Some of these girls then drew connections betweenthe EYH conference, their course taking actions and career goals. Results indicate that somegirls take math and science
S.M.E.studies; that female students cited pedagogical practices that lowered their self-esteem and careerambitions, and that the effects of a male-oriented pedagogy were cited as causes of attrition inwomen and minority students.2 Furthermore, Baille & Fitzgerald studied student issues related toattrition in engineering and found students who left (a) had misconceptions of engineering study(it was more theoretical and math oriented than expected), (b) had perceived engineering studyas dull and disconnected from the real world, (c) had difficulty knowing how to learn effectivelyand efficiently, and (d) had become isolated.1 These studies posit direct relationships betweenstudent experiences, along with other factors, and student attrition in
receives a larger percentage of the totalpoints. This same structure is used for both laboratory courses to avoid any unintended bias whencomparing both student experiences. In order to engage the students in the class, all assignments are provided in the form of Page 22.933.4memos from the “Managers” of a mock company called “Northwest Biofuels”. We find thatstudents respond positively to assignments that are framed within a realistic narrative that is tiedto a real-world application.2 The problem description in the memo that is given to each groupusually describes a large problem and a set of goals in broad terms and with limited
on next generation biofuels and bioproducts and agricultural biotechnology. Current projects examine the management of microbial communities in applications including water treatment, food and energy production, and soil treatment for the control of pests and pathogens. More than $9 million of her ex- tramural funding at UC Davis has been in support of undergraduate and graduate student preparation in engineering. This includes a NSF GK-12 award to improve leadership, communication and collaboration skills, and teaching capabilities in engineering graduate students pursuing research in the areas of renew- able energy, climate change and environmental sustainability. She received her BS degree from Syracuse
is connectedness which encompasses students’ feelings of communality,cohesion, trust, and interdependence with others in the class. The second element is learningrepresenting the students’ feelings regarding shared values and beliefs that the educational goalsand expectations of the course are being met. But for several researchers, there is still a need toexplore the construct of sense of community in more contexts and settings to more fullyunderstand its implications to student learning, satisfaction, and retention29-30.Blended LearningAs engineering programs continue to recognize the need for their students to be more closelyaligned with the essential professional learning outcomes necessary for the world of work in the21st century, a
[…] recommends the engineering community begin immediately to plan and initiate a coordinated communications campaign to interest young people from all backgrounds in engineering careers by appealing to their desire to find hands-on solutions to problems that can make a difference in the world and improve people’s lives.Table 1: Linked Student Success Strategies Strategic Theme Phase/Interaction Activities/Programs Purpose Messaging Pre-College K-12 outreach activities Change messaging Engr. summer camps Change culture Teacher training Educate and enable
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University (CE498) focuses on providing anintegrated, realistic capstone design experience covering the multifaceted aspects of a real-worldengineering project (e.g., technical, legal, environmental, ethical, etc.) in a fashion whichaddresses (as much as possible) all major aspects of the civil engineering profession. The courseis taught every semester with enrollments ranging from 50 to 100 students. Teams of 5 or 6students each are formed and work together for the entire semester and all teams work on thesame project. The author has been the lead instructor for the course each spring semester since2001. The project is typically a building, bridge, or highway relocation that is in the process ofbeing designed and constructed by professional firms
workplacebiases the women may find in the engineering professions, as well as training regarding graduateschool application, research presentation and publication. FemProf‘s explicit focus is preparingundergraduate women for success in graduate school and for future participation in theprofessoriate. For this research project, we studied FemProf with an eye toward identitydevelopment. A grounded, thematic approach to qualitative data analysis uncovered three themesevident in the process of Fem Prof undergraduate participant learning: ―program support forprofessoriate trajectories;‖ ―participant identification with engineering pathways;‖ and a thirdtheme not anticipated: ―participants advocate for gender equity in engineering.‖ Based on ourqualitative
score of “Pass”, complete the following:• Complete all sections of the cover page.• Write an abstract that answers the five questions listed in the template.• Correctly state the objectives of the experiment.• Write an introduction that briefly relates the experiment to a real-world example.• In the theory section, o Explain the theoretical principles behind the experiment. o Explain all equations used for the calculations. o Define all variables used in the equations. o Explain all assumptions used in the experiment and calculations.• In the experimental methods section, o Describe in your own words how you completed the experiment. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE