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interests center around human factors, ergonomics, and future generations of technologies. He is particularly interested in the design of and human interaction with rugged mobile tools, robotics, and contextual awareness within the industrial workplace. Other work includes studying the current demographic shift in the global workforce and what new expectations from a self-actualized generation of workers mean for the future of all industrial technology. Dr. Burch has a number of publications regarding ruggedized handheld devices in the industrial work environment and has filed a number of potential new intellectual properties and inventions as part of his research.Hugh R. Medal, Mississippi State University Dr. Medal is
no statistically significant difference between the mean responses offirst-year students and seniors for all items loaded on Factors 10 and 12. We can expect nodifference in F10-Exposure to Entrepreneurship, since it is related to students’ exposure toentrepreneurship before entering college. However, F12-Intrinsic Curiosity is related to their levelof curiosity, and no change in the mean from the first to the last year in undergraduate programsconfirms the general notion that highly technical education stifles creativity. Curricular and co-curricular interventions that stimulate students’ creativity should therefore be very valuable withinengineering and computer science curricula.Research Question 4: Are there differences in the
personal feel” (which could include humor) can bemore engaging [28].Methods for Video ProductionThe topics covered in the videos described in this paper are shown in Table 1. The first fourteenvideos deal with DC circuits, including foundational content such as Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s Laws,as well as more complicated topics such as operational amplifiers and maximum power transfer.The remaining six videos cover similar topics in AC circuits. As AC Circuits generally requirethe same procedures as DC, but with phasors, six videos effectively covered the bulk of what wasdeemed important by the course instructor.Each video followed the same general structure. First, a seemingly unrelated anecdote from popculture is presented. Then, this anecdote is
increase in participation of girls in high level STEM classes [1].This positive trend, however, doesn’t apply to all STEM fields. While, for example, girls’participation in biology or biomedical engineering classes is similar to boys’, this is not the casefor physics or mechanical engineering [2], [3]. The numbers are even lower when we look atgirls from under-represented communities. In this case the participation numbers are lower for allSTEM fields and decrease as students move from high school, to college, and to work [4].A growing line of research aims to understand the challenges girls from under-representedcommunities face participating in STEM settings both within informal and formal settings [5].Brickhouse and Potter [6] followed two
further improvement possibilities for the course are identified from thisstudent feedback, especially regarding the response of the more hardware oriented electricalengineering students to software engineering topics.1 IntroductionThis paper is an experience report on a senior capstone course in which basic softwareengineering principles are introduced to electrical and computer engineering students who havehad no prior exposure. Our intention is to describe a model for the incorporation of introductorysoftware engineering concepts using both classic and newer materials, with a strong emphasis onproject based application of the concepts in the senior capstone design.In this paper, we report on the evolution and evaluation of our school’s senior
on an inwardtwoness generally experienced by African Americans’ self-perception through the eyes of othersand measures themselves based on the world that looks in with immense pity. African Americansought self (i.e., attributes that one believes one should possess (Bak, 2014)) often limits theachievement of new sight or true self-consciousness because of the conflicting identities of beingBlack and American (Lloyd, 1972; DuBois, 1897). This perspective delves into theintersectionality of consciousness, exploring the power and oppression conflicts that arise fromthe overlapping identities of African Americans. While Dubois's double consciousness is notoften credited in critical consciousness literature, it holds historical precedence and
outcomes, and any observedchallenges encountered during implementation.All interviews were transcribed and cleaned. Thematic analysis by Braun and Clarke [13] wasthen used to identify salient themes across all the interview data collected. Specifically, we beganby familiarizing ourselves with the data through repeated readings, followed by generating initialcodes that captured key concepts and ideas, and then organizing these codes into potentialthemes, which were refined and reviewed until the final themes emerged.FindingsFour themes captured the insights from faculty and TAs on the impact of their reflectioninstructional practices in their courses during the spring 2023 semester. These include: (1)growth, (2) varied understanding of reflection
research-based program, defined and structuredtraining in how to write clearly and convincingly is needed for their publication which arerequired for their third- and fourth-year curriculum. What has been observed while teaching international students in the ‘Science andReligion in Japan’ course is that, in general, both our research-based program students andinternational exchange students can express their thoughts logically while speaking, however,in writing, they cannot express their opinions clearly. Below are instructions to complete theirsummary and response paper: Step 1: Choosing two topics from the lecture. Step 2: Deciding the thesis statement for each topic. Step 3: Identifying their opinions and thoughts
example. Morebroadly, we are examining how annuities can be best evaluated as an investment.Annuities are often sold by insurance companies but are also widely offered through brokeragefirms [1]. They are widely recommended as a low-risk investment, primarily as guaranteedretirement income [2]. The people who buy annuities are usually looking for guaranteed incomefor life, as a hedge against outliving their savings and investments [3]. Social Security benefitsfill a similar need, and a good class exercise is asking how large an annuity purchase needs to beto match those benefits.Annuities can be used as a continuity example when teaching engineering economics. Annuityincome estimates are publicly available and can be looked up by students. This
identify several potential directions for growth in the space of gender,socialization, and graduate engineering education. First, the field could benefit from additionaldiverse methodologies beyond analysis of interviews and surveys. We recommend more diversitywithin the research methods and approaches undertaken to study this topic, beyond interviews andsurveys. Since the study of socialization in this space is rather new, researchers may findphenomenological methods, or methods that are generally less constrained, to be especially useful.Socialization is a process that unfolds over time, hence longitudinal data collection techniques areideal, which many articles in the larger dataset noted [1], [2], [8]–[13]. However, less than 30% ofthe larger
crucialfor today's engineers [1], [2]. Engineering graduates should be able to handle complex engineeringsystems and problems. Their design solutions must meet the needs of stakeholders at different levels,from direct users to regulatory entities. To achieve these goals, educating engineering students in systemsthinking, which can facilitate such goals, is crucial to the students’ success and requires a teaching andlearning approach that is supported by a socio-technical context-rich environment. Instead of offering aproblem statement with pre-defined knowledge, educators should begin with presenting an engineeringproblem to students, training them on how to obtain and extract proper information to identify the trueproblem themselves. Students will
. The following paragraphs explain the current state of this work-in-progress.Part 1: Development of SVASVA architectureThe architecture of SVA consists of the AutoCAD API, WPF for creating graphical userinterfaces, a custom C# framework for creating custom, a data model representing theunderlying data used by the plugin, and the business logic defining the behavior andfunctionality of the plugin as shown in Figure 1. This architecture provides a flexible andscalable framework for creating powerful and feature-rich features to meet the specific needs ofengineering and construction students. User interface (WPF) Custom entity generation framework (C
. ● Demonstrate the ability to implement software designs using a common robotics simulator or physical robot platform.Assignments in the course include blog postings, attending a virtual or in-person professionalconference and blogging about the experience, and a robotics programming project that meetsspecific criteria related to the course outcomes.The project assignment was arranged to encourage continual progress and included: 1. Project proposal 2. Progress report 3. Demonstration 4. Technical documentation 5. Final presentation 6. Project slidesThe final exam in the course is presented as a claw-back, meaning it is only necessary if asuccessful demonstration of the final project is not possible due to extenuating
National Guard according to Brigadier General Peter Deluca, the ArmyEngineer School Commandant in April 2013[1]. Roughly 80% or 64,000 serve in the ArmyReserve and National Guard making these service members high value targets for recruitmentinto engineering and engineering technology programs. The Air Force Reserve and NationalGuard have similar statistics worth considering as well. An important aspect of recruiting is akeen understanding of the motivations of the prospective pool of applicants.The reasons for enlisting in the military have been studied often since the establishment of theAll-Volunteer Force in 1973. Charles Moskos, a well-respected military sociologist, viewedpeople’s motivations for joining the military as either “institutional
Paper ID #38159Gauging Diversity and Inclusion in Systems EngineeringEducationHenry Lester (Associate Professor) Henry D. Lester is an Associate Professor of Systems Engineering at the University of Dayton. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Lester retired from the U.S. Army where he had the opportunity to serve in a variety of technical, operational, and leadership positions. He holds a Ph.D. & M.S. in Civil Engineering (University of Alabama), M.S. in Applied Statistics (University of Alabama), M.S. in Operations Management (University of Arkansas), and a B.S. in Aeronautics (Embry- Riddle Aeronautical
was to stimulate student thinking on how to analyze a givensystem and justify its output. In the last part of the class meeting, students were teamed in zoombreakout rooms and were asked to work on problems from their homework assignments. Theinstructor and teaching assistant joined each breakout room to discuss students' solutions andanswer their questions. At the end of the teaming activity, the instructor addressed the mostchallenging points in the homework assignment that students reported. Table 1. Survey Questions In this class, the instructor asks you to complete activities, discuss items, and in general participate. Can you discuss the impact of this instructional style on your learning and
for 10 eligibility and categorization Inaccessible full-text n=23 articlesFigure 1. Search and selection process extracted from the PRISMA flow. (Adapted from [23,p. 4])AnalysisWe used tables to categorize our findings and develop themes [24]–[27]. For thissystematized literature review, we conducted a four-step analysis. In the first pass, weassessed the abstracts of the primary articles to generate an overview. In the second, weperformed an in-depth analysis of the research methods and recommendations from thearticles by reading in detail, the methods sections, the results, and the discussions in eacharticle. We
employeespossess discipline-specific competencies or technical skills, but also expect them to demonstratecompetencies in a broad array of skills including critical thinking (CT). This is aligned with howuniversities and accreditation bodies call for CT in new graduates [14]. For example, ABETrecommended embedding CT instruction along with other generic engineering competencies inengineering curricula [15]. This can be achieved by considering the characteristics of realproblems and encompass problem-based learning strategies and environments [15]. Researchersidentified two main pedagogical orientations on teaching CT; one stressing theory and the otherfocuses on practical knowledge and skills [13]. One view of developing CT is that it could beachieved by
Students: Comparing and Contrasting Perceptions of the Engineering Skill SetIntroductionThe long-standing underrepresentation of females in engineering, both in Canada and the UnitedStates [1-3], is worrying because systemic issues may be the cause of an untapped talent pool.Furthermore, this professional underrepresentation is likely to continue since females are alsounderrepresented in engineering education programs [4, 5]. Figure 1 illustrates the percentage offemales in Canadian undergraduate engineering disciplines, and while Biosystems is composedof a female enrolment of over 40%, most disciplines have a significantly lower percentage offemale enrolment. Figure 2 illustrates the percentage of American bachelor’s
, where historically underrepresentedstudents (URM, def: non-white, non-Asian) compose approximately 12-16% of the student body(1). Lack of diversity limits the talent base and creative capital of the entire engineeringprofession (2). For this reason, institutions have been investing in Minority EngineeringPrograms (MEPs) within their undergraduate engineering colleges (3,4). MEPs serve as umbrellaorganizations that offer financial, academic, and social support, with overarching objectives ofimproving representation and retention of URM undergraduate students in engineering programs(3-7). Although programmatic elements and administrative infrastructure may vary byinstitution, there is no question that MEPs in general are effective in URM
teams, and ability to communicate effectively.Educational and students learning outcomes through EPA P3 projectsTable 1 shows the assessment of educational and students learning outcomes componentsthrough extracurricular P3 approach. During the Project periods, mentoring and student learningwere assessed by identifying the following four strategic program goals: 1) Engage and educatethe next generation of scientists, engineers, and the greater academic and external communitiesin understanding and using the P3 approach (i.e., how the research is beneficial to people,prosperity, and the planet), 2) Support the development of innovative technologies that willcontribute to improved social, environmental, and economic well-being, especially
President and Professor at North American University in Houston, TX from July 2012 through December 2016. He also served as a Chair of Energy Conservation and Conversion Division at American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Dr. Pecen holds a B.S in EE and an M.S. in Controls and Computer Engineering from the Istanbul Technical University, an M.S. in EE from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wyoming (UW, 1997). He served as a graduate assistant and faculty at UW, and South Dakota State University. He served on UNI Energy and Environment Coun- cil, College Diversity Committee, University Diversity Advisory Board, and Graduate College Diversity
an essential skill. It has been shown to be a goodpredictor of success in several engineering and technology-related disciplines [1] – [5]. An earlystudy from I. M. Smith in 1964 [6] identified at least 84 career areas for which spatial skills areimportant. Women, underrepresented minorities, and non-traditional students have been foundto have somewhat lower spatial visualization skills affecting their performance in STEM fieldsbut after specialized training, they showed improvements in their skills [7] – [10]. A study byUttal, et al. [11] published in 2013 found that more than 200 studies on improvement of spatialskills demonstrated that students who receive extensive training and practice on spatially-relevant skills showed increased
water hardness is and listproblems associated with hard water. This pre-assessment was ungraded. Specifically, thefollowing questions were asked. 1. What is water hardness? 2. What problems does hard water cause?The answers to these questions were not specifically addressed in follow-up classes. However,the technical definition of hard water and a short discussion of engineering problems involvinghard water was briefly discussed in a later lecture on water softening using the lime soda ashprocess.The first graded assessment of students’ conceptual understanding of hardness took place duringthe midterm exam in mid-October was evaluated with three short-answer questions: 1. Provide a technical definition of hard water. 2. List two
addressing misconceptions experimentally.Analysis of Misconception CategoriesMany of the misconception topics found shared commonalities in the overall concept beingtaught, or the type of circuit being analyzed. Thus, we grouped the misconceptions into thefollowing 8 misconception categories: ● Physics: 5 misconceptions pertaining to the fundamentals of physics. Ex: Charge as a property of matter. ● Math: 2 misconceptions pertaining to the use of math in circuit analysis. Ex: Algebraic manipulations. ● Sequential reasoning: 1 misconception pertaining to the failure to consider effects on the circuit as a whole during analysis. Ex: General failure to consider local changes in context of entire circuit
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the introduction to IoT lecture, and the hands-on BLEactivity. Student responses were typically in the form of selecting a numerical value or rank thatindicated their level of agreement on the six statements listed in Table 1, pertaining to theirexperience with the IoT session. Survey question #1 asked respondents to indicate their level of agreement on whether thesession was successful in demonstrating the confluence of Electrical and Computer Engineering, andthe corresponding responses are shown in Figure 1.a. It can be observed that 100 percent of therespondents agreed, ranging from strongly to slightly, that the IoT session highlighted aspects of bothdisciplines. While the hands-on activity was more inclined towards computer
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employs different steps to create models, inessence, the fundamental idea is to approximate the shape of the object that is being represented.Modeling an object essentially involves capturing or recreating its shape. When we see a finishedmodel we are actually seeing the surface, which is a polygon or a collection of polygons. Building3D models involves creating and assembling (or organizing) the polygons (or faces) to resemblethe object being represented. The vertex (or a point) is created within a reference system alsoknown as the coordinate system. Hence, in order to create polygons within the modelingenvironment, you need to understand coordinates and coordinate systems. Table 1. belowsummarizes the VR modules that were generated and those