activities during class, the classroom was equippedwith 16 personal computers so that 32 students could work in teams of two. The layout of the room wasmodeled after what has been done at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for introductory physics classes withintegrated classroom and laboratory activity [9]. In addition, active group learning methods were adopted usingtechniques similar to those published by Karl Smith [10]. The use of active, group learning methods were animportant contributor to successful student activities in this course. Projects and Interactive Class Activities Interactive activities on the simulator enhanced group learning and about one in five classroom problemsused the computers
Page 14.33.2mandate that all engineering students take the new course - neither computer science courses norAP credits can be used to replace it. What follows is a discussion of the redesign of the course,information about the addition of hands-on laboratories, and an assessment of the success ofthose laboratory experiences.RedesignAs a first step in the redesign process, eight years ago, the associate dean for the school formed acommittee to evaluate the curriculum of the freshman EGR 53L class. Faculty members werepolled as to the future usability of the language being taught in EGR 53L. At the time, studentswould learn either C or C++. While the faculty generally agreed that students planning to pursuegraduate school in most engineering
Valley University, Orem, Utah. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma. His research focuses on diverse areas such as: Database Design, Data Structures, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Data Mining, Data Warehousing, and Machine Learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Capstone Projects Using Arduino PlatformAbstractCapstone courses play a crucial role in Computer Engineering curricula. The principle purposeof a Capstone project course is to offer a summative opportunity for graduating seniorengineering students to apply their professional skills and knowledge in a
topics not normally covered in introductory courses toentice them into further study. For instance, the math seminar has coveredtopics such as graph theory, cryptography, discrete dynamics, game theory,and selected topics from the Monthly (citation needed?). The computer sci-ence seminar has covered topics such as machine learning, binary sequences,human-computer interaction, encryption, circuits, and Scratch Programming(cite Scratch). Showing real world applications and the social impact of mathand computer science has been a cornerstone of the seminars’ success. Fi-nally, the seminars help students develop skills that are important to contin-ued academic success such as communication and collaboration skills.1.3 Monthly EventsAfter the
Page 15.395.10The learning outcomes for this degree were developed by the faculty committee using multiplesources to inform the process. This included a review of programs at Universities and Collegeson a nationwide basis, discussions with faculty in related departments across the NKU campus,discussions with Dean’s Advisory Board members, one student survey, oneemployer/professional survey, consultation of the ACM Computing Curricula InformationTechnology Volume1, etc. The objectives of the program are driven by the skill-sets andknowledge identified through this process. These skill-sets and specialized knowledge can bedirectly explicated into learning outcomes. A list of these is provided in Table 2, along withcourses associated with meeting
Paper ID #33267Continuous Improvement in Academic Computing Programs is RarelyComprehensiveMr. Abdullah Azzouni, Oregon State University Abdullah Azzouni is a PhD student at Oregon State University. His research interests are Computing Education, Software Engineering, and Enterprise Software.Dr. Jennifer Parham-Mocello, Oregon State University I am interested in computer science education research related to K-12 curriculum, diversity in computer science, undergraduate computer science learning, and adult and teacher training. American c Society for Engineering
Engineer in Louisiana.Dr. Melanie L. Sattler P.E., University of Texas, Arlington Page 22.412.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Curriculum Exchange - Educational Aspects of Kinesthetic and Computational ExperimentationAbstract Educational theory and research has shown that kinesthetic experimentation andcomputational modeling significantly influence the way that students learn science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM) material. This paper presents evidence that students whohave little or no prior knowledge of engineering are able to
AC 2012-3155: USING MODULAR PROGRAMMING STRATEGY TO PRAC-TICE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING: A CASE STUDYDr. Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of TechnologyDr. Xin Wang, Oregon Insitute of TechnologyMiss Xian Sun Page 25.1432.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Using Modular Programming Strategy to Practice Computer Programming: a Case StudyAbstractIt is important for the engineering and technology students to learn and improve their computerprogramming skills throughout their college education. To make the students’ learning processmore efficient, a Modular Programming Strategy (MPS) was introduced at the last ASEE
Session 2648 Using Computer-Aided Design to Enhance Engineering Technology Education Daniel M. Chen Central Michigan UniversityAbstractThis article discusses the use of a computer-aided design (CAD) software as an enhancement toan undergraduate mechanical engineering technology program. With advances in both hardwareand software, the technology in CAD is changing rapidly. Although many major softwarepackages in the market are much easier to learn and use, they are more sophisticated in terms ofcapabilities. It is easy for one to know what the
capabilities, IoT Edge Devices require more sophisticated designsthan typical IoT Sensor Nodes that in turn require more sophisticated Design Engineers to buildthem. To prepare our students for these new challenges, we developed a hands-on laboratorycourse focused on the development tools, system components, and design paradigms used whenbuilding IoT Edge Devices. In this paper we describe the development of the course, oureducational objectives, course syllabus, project assignments, results and suggestions for futurecourse improvements.KeywordsInternet of Things, IoT Education, Remote Learning, Edge Computing, Embedded LinuxIntroductionOver the past year, we have developed a new university-level Internet of Things (IoT) courseprimarily focused on
higher level than those that were presented on previous tests. Students who havetaken the course when they learned the techniques of developing computational tools havereported that they were able to put these skills to use at work or in their subsequent courses. Thisapproach has the benefit of teaching marketable skills that also enhance the students'understanding of the concepts of machine design.IntroductionThe machine design course in question is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in thetopic area. The first semester is a junior-level course required for the mechanical engineeringdegree, while the second semester is a subsequent elective taken by either juniors or seniors. Thetextbook supporting both of the machine design courses
, which requires knowledge ofthe VB programming language. Furthermore, VB and related scripting languages/tools can beused to significantly enhance the power of many of today’s engineering computer applications.In addition to Excel, the functionalities of Arena (simulation modeling), Visio (flowchartdevelopment), AutoCAD (computer-aided design) and MS Access (database management) canall be expanded through the use of VB and these applications are very commonly used byindustrial engineers.However, if we do not reinforce the computer programming-related learning throughout theentire curriculum, the latest change in programming language from Java to VB will probablyhave limited success once again. We have come to believe that the main cause of the
formats of online teaching, such as synchronous,asynchronous and hybrid online course offerings. The recent advancement in computertechnologies, ease of Internet access, and maturity of online teaching tools fostered thistransformative change in STEM education. Meanwhile, numerous new challenges in onlinecourses need to be addressed to maintain the quality of teaching and learning. This paperdiscusses the major barriers faculty face in online computer science and engineering gatewaycourses and presents student engagement strategies by employing evidence-based pedagogies ata HBCU setting. The assessment results obtained from three online courses in computer science,mechanical engineering, and construction management showed the effectiveness of the
collected from the core undergraduate SIIP classes to eval-uate the effectiveness of the SIIP program, and to identify areas for future improvement.4.1 Earlier exposure to computationIn this section, we show that student feedback indicates a desire for earlier exposure to compu-tational tools. A survey question in the first class that involves computational modules MSE 201relates to the desired time to learn computational skills: • “When do you think it is the best time to learn about computational tools for materials sci- ence and engineering?”Figure 1 shows the results of the survey. It shows that after taking the first class with computa-tional modules in it, student attitude towards the desired time of learning computational
development (PD) and collaborate on integrating computer scienceinto their instruction of STEM and social science topics. The project is producing units forteachers, who are implementing these units with support from master teachers and educationalscholars. The community serves as a forum for teachers to debrief and learn from each otherabout ways to improve their instruction and design of the curricular units. Libraries in the statesystem act as partners for dissemination to rural areas of the innovative instructional approaches.As a result, in addition to increased knowledge, there was a significant improvement inparticipants’ confidence with integrating CS into their practice as well as their beliefs that theycan affect student learning outcomes
installation, isused to create 3D visualizations of electric and magnetic fields and to animate the motion ofparticles in the associated fields. Emphasis is placed on applying problem solving strategies tocreating computational models and evaluating the output of the models, with a focus ondeveloping computational thinking skills. It is important to create activities that focus on creatinga computer model and involve minimal computer programming – the goals of the activity shouldhighlight the model and not the programming syntax. In order for students to maintain the skillsthey learn as well as to understand the importance of computational thinking, modeling activitiesmust be incorporated across a variety of courses. Our efforts to infuse
Session 1275 Using Computer Spreadsheets to Assess Teaching Performance and Testing Effectiveness Craig T. Evers Purdue University - School of TechnologyABSTRACTThe traditional grade book can tell you how the students are doing in a given class. With theadvent of computers and spreadsheet software, it is possible for teachers to also grade the testsand their own performance. Using Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet has been constructed fromwhich indicators of the testing effectiveness can be extracted. It is also possible to determinehow well the teacher is doing
opportunities to work together as a team, and we quickly learned that everyone brought their own strengths to the table. Working with others, asking questions and being actively involved has always made a huge impact on my ability to learn. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Teamwork-Based Electrical & Computer Engineering Introductory Lab CourseAbstractIn this paper, we present successful efforts in teaching teamwork principles, fostering aneffective teamwork culture, and training teamwork practices in an Electrical and ComputerEngineering (ECE) introductory lab course. We also provide details of the measures and datacollected from this course and the
Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. He is an affiliated faculty member of the NTU Centre for Research and Development in Learning (CRADLE) and the NTU Institute for Science and Technology for Humanity (NISTH). Additionally, he is the Director of the World MOON Project, the Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Education, and the upcoming Program Chair-Elect of the PCEE Division at ASEE. His current research interests include STEM+C education, specifically artificial intelligence literacy, computational thinking, and engineering.Dr. Cristina Diordieva, Nanyang Technological University Cristina Diordieva is currently the Project Coordinator for the World MOON Project. She was a Post- doctoral Research Fellow in
laboratory reports.3) An ability to use MATLAB/ Simulink GUI to build a real-time model.4) An ability to use dSPACE DSP ControlDesk GUI for real-time control.5) An ability to achieve adequate learning skills in testing and debugging a prototype using appropriate engineering tools and learn how to be an experimenter.Hardware SelectionPrimarily, making a decision on a set of hardware to interface between the host computer and theprocess (system to be controlled) was a challenge. Finding a compatible set of hardware thatwould work with MATLAB/SIMULINK/Real-Time Windows Target by MathWorks13 was also achallenge. The intention is to use a general-purpose DSP controller board that controls theoperator interface, performs data acquisition, and executes
Paper ID #5769Alternate Pathways to Careers in Computing: Recruiting and Retaining WomenStudentsDr. Shaundra Bryant Daily, Clemson University Shaundra Daily is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing at Clemson University. She received her doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where her doctoral work involved designing and implementing technology-infused collaborative learning environments. Prior to her doctoral studies, she received a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - Florida State University College of Engineering as well as a
the initial phases of programming, the Vicsek model developed aninexplicable preferential direction to the left. During the analyses, it turned out that thestraightforward calculation of the new angles of the particles according to equations (2) and(3) was the cause of that effect. When computing the angles of the next timestep, it wasinitially overlooked that the averaging of two particles in the visual range of, e.g., 5° and 355°results in the angle 180°, and not the desired angle 0°. In the course of this project, thestudents learned in a very practical way that a good code review only works well in a team,since it is difficult to discover the own programming errors.Students were also encouraged to critically reflect on their own work. On
Paper ID #42468Board 363: Reimagining Essential Computing Content for High School StudentsDr. Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org Dr. Julie M. Smith is a senior education researcher at CSEdResearch.org. She holds degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Software Development. She also completed a doctoral program in Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas. Her research focus is computer science education, particularly the intersection of learning analytics, learning theory, and equity and excellence. She was a research assistant at MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab, working on a program aimed at improving equity in
Gender stereotyping Male-oriented imagery https://reelrundown.com/tv/5-Best-Big-Bang-Theory-Episodes 1946 - ENIAC programmers 2023 - ONU JV eSports teamWhen digital computers became a practical reality in the 1940s, women were the pioneersin writing software for the machines. At the time, men regarded writing code as asecondary, less interesting task. The real “glory” lay in hardware design.The advent of personal computers in the late ’70s and early ’80s changed how and whenmany kids learned to program, remaking the pool of students who pursued CSdegrees. Geeky boys who formed computer clubs, at least in part to escape the tormentsof jock
Figure 10: Data extracted using two trained commands: Smile(1-10) and Neutral (0-1)Hardware: Brain-Computer Interface [2]: BCI allows direct communication between the brain and an external device. This BCI software works using machine learning algorithms that translate the signals into an external actionEMOTIV Insight 2.0 – 5
based on the Treisman model for computer science students at UWT in 2004. His research interests are primarily in computer science education. Previously, he has done research in theoretical computer science. He also worked at Microsoft Corporation as a software design engineer for three and a half years. Page 14.190.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Exercise to Engage Computing Students in Discussion of Professional IssuesAbstractBoth ABET and CC2001 emphasize the importance for students to engage in learning aboutprofessionalism and ethics. For computing
also makes this course unique is that although required of the CEAS freshmen, it is open toall students across the campus interested in learning about the engineering or computer scienceprograms. In recent years student enrollment in the course has fluctuated from a high of 180 to alow of 49, and not one interested student has been turned away.COURSE CONTENTA key component of EAS 100 offers a follow-up to introductory material covered in a one-halfday pre-semester Registration/Advising session sponsored by the Admissions Office. Studentsmay have also attended a day-long (and overnight) campus orientation session administered bythe campus Dean of Students Office. In an effort to ease the transition to a new schoolenvironment, the EAS 100 course
-related courses and does research with natural fiber composite materials. He is also interested in entrepreneurship,sustainable engineering, and appropriate technology in developing countries.Ms. Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University CYNTHIA C. FRY is currently a Senior Lecturer of Computer Science at Baylor University. She worked at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center as a Senior Project Engineer, a Crew Training Manager, and the Science Operations Director for STS-46. She was an Engineering Duty Officer in the U.S. Navy (IRR), and worked with the Naval Maritime Intelligence Center as a Scientific/Technical Intelligence Analyst. She was the owner and chief systems engineer for Systems Engineering Services (SES), a computer
theperiod. Throughout the course, the students submitted all of their computer assignments on both diskette andpaper. During the word processing portion of the course the students were introduced to the generalprocesses for formatting text and writing memos, letters and reports. The students learned to format tabulardata and to import ASCII ties into data tables. A short time was spent introducing the student to theequation and picture editing fictions. Typical laboratory assignments were to complete exercises from thetextbook module in which they would write letters and memos which included tables and/or equations. Two laboratory sessions were spent on spreadsheet analysis. The basic concepts were introduced withemphasis on the use of
non-profit serviceprovider focused on growing the innovation economy in the state. The program provides apathway for persons to enter the workforce and accelerate income opportunity. With 1,519contact hours over 11 months, participants learn front-end to back-end software developmentwith a diverse set of programming languages and frameworks [9].The ProgramThe MCA program was initiated with the following goals: • Prepare highly motivated high school graduates who are not on a college pathway for careers in technology, • Reduce the shortage of available computing professionals in the state, and • Establish Mississippi as a high growth area in technology.Inspired by Base Camp Coding Academy in Water Valley, MS, MCA operates a tuition-free, 11