, water, and pollution concerns, by conducting basic assessments like LCAs and evaluating carbon footprints. Furthermore, it stresses the importance of questioning complex information and considering various tradeoffs, especially regarding costs, impacts, and the inclusion of marginalized communities in decision-making processes. 6. Materials Selection This learning outcome considers minimizing the negative impacts of material selection on the environment and society. The students were encouraged to consider different materials for design alternatives that ensure long functional lifetimes, net zero greenhouse gas emissions, and minimal environmental and social harm. 7
equipment and materials that are driving advanced manufacturing in the U.S. andaround the world, in both the additive and subtractive manufacturing areas, lies at the heart of theprogram.In addition to a focus on technical skills development, the new program emphasizes soft skills, such ascritical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, leadership and communication, which represent skills thatare in high demand by the industry partners of the program. In addition, cyber risk and manufacturingdata protection issues are integrated into the curriculum in order to expose AMS degree students tosystem vulnerabilities on the manufacturing side.In an exciting time of cloud computing, rapid developments in additive manufacturing, robotics and theIndustrial
the need in theengineering market, these skills are also echoed when employers describe attributes of highlyeffective engineers 4.However, an analysis of typical graduate engineering curricula shows little focus on the explicitdevelopment of these professional skills in coursework offerings. As a means of addressing thisgap, this paper describes a suite of courses under development at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) which are being built to address the needs of online graduate students who seek amore comprehensive and interdisciplinary skillset to prepare them for a wider realm ofprofessional opportunities than their discipline specific coursework alone can provide. Thesecourses are intended to offer flexible, high-impact
students about key medical and engineering technologies. This experience awakened a love of instructing and curricular design, which guides his current research studying the impact of technologies and curricular design on students and medical professionals.Dr. Ali Ansari, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Ali Ansari is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a Masters and Ph.D in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Ali has been teaching for the past two years at Bucknell University in both the Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and
group provideda place for two facets of campus resources to communicate in new ways, out of theseconversations, we realized that both spaces were observing similar behaviors around safety.While students and faculty use our resources at high rates they were not necessarily using themas effectively or as safely as required and therefore both groups needed to address safety riskswhile also finding a solution that empowers students, staff and faculty to engage with tools increative and technical endeavours. We first focused our efforts on improved common languagearound training, and later, this classification system for safety.Approximately 40% of Olin College’s curriculum is common across all majors, with engineeringdesign, and hands-on project
engineering such as public engagement, sustainability, and diversity. Theseresources will be helpful in teaching ethics modules, designing courses and in continuingeducation on ethical and social issues in engineering and science. Content editorial boards havebeen formed and are reviewing, identifying, and developing materials and working with variouscommunities to meet their needs.The OEC is also redesigning and strengthening technical and communal aspects that supportboth the resource collection and the community of users and authors. The new site will offerexpanded searching abilities and content sorting; discipline specific (e.g., engineering)homepages that highlight resources and content specific to the discipline; and more extensiveresources
. Based on school improvement literature, teachers are the most important school-based factor impacting student achievement7. Though not a direct objective of miniGEMS,the literature suggests that improvement to teacher quality is most affected by long termprofessional development as opposed to a one-time workshop8. Based on this information and conversations with local school leaders, the authors beganhosting the miniGEMS STEM camp for the first time in Summer 2015. miniGEMS is a free five-day long STEM summer camp for middle school girls from various local school districts. Thecamp was planned and directed by the authors, Dr. Michael Frye and Dr. Sreerenjini Nair, andinvolves university undergraduate lab research assistants and middle
approach with a class and new instructors fine-tune their approach to teaching (18 mentions) 3. Encourages students to reflect on their understanding of the material and revisit challenging material (18 mentions) 4. Provides a safe, semi-anonymous space to express opinions and struggles without speaking up in class (14 mentions)The following common themes were identified in responses to a question about the drawbacks ofthe Ticket Home: 1. Time and Effort (e.g., takes time, feels rushed, hard to find time, tedious) (36 mentions) 2. Difficulty in Reflection (e.g., hard to remember struggles, not always something to say, pressure to provide an answer) (30 mentions) 3. Impact and Instructor Response (e.g., feedback not
mathematics and scienceinitiatives among colleges of engineering. In her plenary address at the 2003 ASEE Conference,Shirley Ann Jackson offered the following recommendation: We [engineering educators] must be prepared to intervene earlier, and to supplement what the primary and secondary schools offer these young people, or to seek out other ways to assure that they are prepared, academically, to undertake engineering study.10UT’s College of Engineering seeks to make an impact in our own community. The AustinIndependent School District (AISD) is a large school district that services a student population of78,689 in urban Austin, Texas. AISD manages 107 campuses, including 74 elementary schools,17 middle schools and 12
AC 2012-4186: LEARNING SCIENCES GUIDED HIGH SCHOOL ENGI-NEERING CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTDr. Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin Leema Berland is an Assistant Professor of science education at the University of Texas, Austin. She earned a Ph.D. in the learning sciences from Northwestern University in 2008 and was a Doctoral Fellow with the NSF funded Center for Curriculum Materials in Science (2003-2008). Berland is broadly inter- ested in facilitating and studying students as they engage in complex communication practices. She is currently focused on exploring the dynamics of how and why students are able (or unable) to productively communicate in engineering classrooms, in the context of UTeachEngineering
and innovation communities. To continue to address critical societalchallenges, not only must we develop new and better methods and tools for innovation, but wemust also see them adopted by key innovation drivers. While researchers continue to create newdesign methods with great potential, they generally have had little impact on industry [1-4].Industry leaders and executives focus on best practices at the levels of strategy, market research,portfolio management, people, and processes such as stage-gate and Agile [5], with processimprovement typically focused on developing criteria and tools to support go-no-go, gate-baseddecision-making at the management level [6]. Historically, specific tool and method use for ideageneration has been
solving. They suggest that it allowed students a chance to empathize and relate learningto real life scenarios, a belief closely aligned with the goals outlined in previous literaturesuggesting a math/science integration model [8]. This meaningful nature of the learning isbelieved to increase student retention of material, a theme throughout our teacher interviews andsupported by research on subject area connections [8]. In addition, the epistemological tensionbetween the two disciplines calls for future research on the impact these differences may have onclassroom design and implementation. We suggest that future studies should look at howstudents may authentically engage in the epistemological communities for engineering and otherdisciplines
the presenter is a female ECE student instead of a male faculty member.Studies have shown that actively engaging females, especially peers, to help in the recruitmentprocess is highly effective. 9, 10 This has been and will continue to be an emphasis in ourprogram. By supporting WECE, and with the help from our new female faculty member (hiredin 2012), we hope to see continued increases in our female population in ECE. k) Don’t Just Put Your Feet in the Water; Dive In!To implement the methodology defined in this paper, one outreach event periodically is notenough to make a significant difference. We were doing this as our enrollment declined by 57%between 2004 and 2008. This paper and prior work provides many examples of projects that
] and community [4]. The research question for thisstudy is: How does ERSP impact a student's computing/engineering identity development? Ourpreliminary results show that overtime a student’s computing/engineering identity is impacted bythe program at least along the following identity dimensions: recognition, competence, andcommunity.In this paper, we also share evaluation results from the last three years of the program. Thesereflections show the ways in which students are impacted by the program as well as areas forimprovement.ERSP BackgroundThe Early Research Scholars Program (ERSP) was developed at the University of California SanDiego. The central components of ERSP are “1. a course-supported apprentice model in whichstudents work on real
Paper ID #17230The Experience Accelerator: Tools for Development and Learning Assess-mentPeizhu Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology Peizhu Zhang is currently a PhD student in Systems Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, having earned a master’s degree in Computer Science there in July 2012. His research interest includes systems engineering, competency assessment, software engineering and serious games.Dr. Douglas A. Bodner, Georgia Institute of Technology Douglas A. Bodner is a principal research engineer in the Tennenbaum Institute at the Georgia Instituteof Technology. His research focuses on computational
and Ruiz (2004) there is a relationship between team effectiveness and effectiveteamwork. Team effectiveness is the result of an effective teamwork process. When theteamwork process is carried out based on the seven characteristics of common purpose,clearly defined goals, psychological safety, role clarity, mature communication, productiveconflict resolution and accountable interdependence, then it is expected that teammembers will perform well, and feel engaged with the process of teamwork. However, thisrequires students’ understanding of the effective teamwork process.The focus of this study was to provide structured team training addressing required individualand team competencies, designed under instructional strategies that allow
development in ways that engage and attract individuals towards STEAM and STEM fields by showcasing how those skills impact the current project in real-world ways that people can understand and be involved in. As part of a university that is focused on supporting the 21st century student demographic he continues to innovate and research on how we can design new methods of learning to educate both our students and communities on how STEM and STEAM make up a large part of that vision and our future.Prof. Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso Prof. Oscar Perez received his B.S. and Masters in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso with a special focus on data communications. Awarded the
community libraries. Hands-on activities and workshops on making foldable structures and modular constructions would raise the importance of the subject and add value of user participation in the process.(3) Knowledge of disasters along with shelter design would empower communities to cope with disasters and construct/reconstruct safe and resilient shelters.(4) Shelter design would give students a higher purpose of serving local communities while engaging the public in participatory learning.References[1] Alegria Mira L., “Deployable Scissor Arch for Transitional Shelters,” Automation in Construction, 43, pp. 123-131, 2014.[2] Bashawri A., Garrity S., and Moodley K., An Overview of the Design of Disaster Relief Shelters, Procedia
summative evaluations of students’ abilityto create solutions with societal and emotional resonance. In research, methodologies mustevolve to measure interdisciplinary and participatory approaches, focusing not only on technicalinnovation but also stakeholder engagement and community relevance. In design, assessmentframeworks should emphasize iterative processes, stakeholder inclusivity, and culturalappropriateness.By adopting holistic assessment strategies, HCE can ensure that competencies like understandinguser needs and addressing socio-cultural contexts are valued alongside traditional technicalmetrics, better preparing engineers to address modern societal challenges.Standardization: Establishing clear standards is equally important to ensure
structures and expressing little interest. Therefore, establishing relevance to both EE and ME students in the very beginning of the course was critical to raise interest and engagement.• Cross-disciplinary communication: Dialogue across disciplines are particularly challenging due to unfamiliar terminologies on the other side [8], and it has been discussed and debated over decades [9]. For example, having to analyze transistor degradation in an advanced course might be intimidating to ME students who have only taken circuit analysis. Similarly, having to study thin film mechanics without prior experience in mechanical properties of materials could discourage EE students. Developing a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue
to manage andidentify the financial impact of business opportunities.Human Relations: Graduates of the Engineering Management Program are competent leaders who develop andutilize the skills and abilities of teams and individuals within the organization as evidenced by proficiency in:≠ team building≠ conflict resolution≠ efficient and effective management of constituents with diverse skills≠ empowering teams and individuals through coaching and mentoring≠ conducting effective and efficient meetings.Communication: Graduates of the Engineering Management Program engage others through effective oral,technical, and written communication evidenced by:≠ active listening≠ clarity and conciseness in
stopordering new nuclear reactors after 1979? The engineering economic analysis lectures (weeks 7– 9, Table 1) provide the students a tool to analyze the impact of policy decisions on the powereconomics. These themes culminate in the term project (described later) which requires thestudent to develop a generation plan to meet a specific states future electricity needs.Student learning in the course is evaluated using homework assignments, in-class exercises, dailyoral quizzes, exams, and a term project during the second half of the semester. Each exam andthe term project account for 25% (each) of the course grade To encourage class discussion, classparticipation is weighed as 15% of the final course grade (compared to 10% for homeworkassignments
collection that captureswomen undergraduate students’ experiences of EIJ and their conceptualizations of personalepistemology. The impact of the piloting phase on the larger study includes instrumentrefinement and skill development to collect rich data through effective narrative interviewingtechniques. Future work will leverage this instrument to generate narratives of epistemicinjustice and educate engineers on how injustice manifests and can be countered to foster betterexperiences for women.IntroductionWomen are underrepresented in engineering [1], [2]. Women’s underrepresentation perpetuatesthe male domination of the engineering field and the subsequent oppression hegemony inflicts[3], including stereotypes against women [4], [5] and gender
process by challenging their conceptions and requiring them to developcreative solutions to problems. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET) has adjusted their accreditation to include that students learn communication andteamwork as a part of their engineering studies.3 The gaming-based approach presented in thispaper builds on a simulation framework for vehicle dynamics education that was developed as aninnovative means of incorporating items from the ABET criteria to assist in the development ofeducational experiences that will translate well to industrial application. The research presentedalso uses guidance from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSEE) to develop anengaging learning environment.4 A point common
. Nonetheless, the college levelis similar to the K–12 level in that “[s]tandards-based grading sets high standards for studentsand puts them in charge of their own learning by letting them set goals based on specific learningstandards.”4 Undoubtedly, that outcomes-based assessment can “communicate expectations”clearly and directly is something many students have found refreshing.In an article that defines four recommendations for implementing outcomes-based assessment,Marzano and Heflebower claim that by getting rid of all “omnibus grading,” students can betterunderstand their own knowledge of the subject, and can see the progress they are making or needto make. The authors also discussed student-generated assessments in which “the student ap-proaches
dramatically over the sum of individual impacts. It is highly recommended that groups keep focused efforts on a single day to maintain this amplification. Coordinating on a single day also engages various stakeholders with each other, celebrating together. Many new partnerships were formed, many facilities offered Page 24.107.4their first ever student tours and found it to be engaging and meaningful, and many educators discovered a wealth of “real world” applications for their classes. Educators also discovered new industry
OutcomesThe ABET2 EC2000 professional skills are: understanding professional and ethicalresponsibility (3.f), recognition of need by an ability to engage in life-long learning (3.i),ability to function on a multi-disciplinary team (3.d), ability to communicate effectively(3.g), and knowledge of contemporary issues (3.j). The CE program criteria professionaloutcomes are leadership, public policy and administration, business practices and assetmanagement. What are the best methodologies and location for demonstrating theseoutcomes? Can programs successfully demonstrate these professional outcomes at theBloom’s Taxonomy levels indicated in the BOK II?For UT Tyler, the professional topics emanate from Program Outcomes 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, and 14 (Table
Pre-College Engineering Education for Building a STEM Pipeline – Work in ProgressIntroductionEngineering education programs prepare graduates to meet the required workforce needs invarious disciplines and develop the next generation of experts to advance technology for solvingreal-world problems. Emphasis over the last several decades has been to prepare adequatequalified engineers to meet the demand in the workforce. Most of the tech-related industriesfocused on creating a STEM pipeline by raising awareness in K-12 students and supportingmotivation and education efforts for this purpose. Higher education institutions supported thisinitiative by engaging engineering students as mentors and role models for K-12
, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing standpoint?5. What impact does marketing have on engineering design throughout the development process?6.What further opportunities would you have addressed if you had additional time?The reflections were informative in a surprising way; after having described and used “creatingvalue” with students throughout the semester, the term showed up in a surprising number ofreflections, despite not being specifically prompted to discuss this element. It indicated thatstudents internalized discussions about mindsets to at least a moderate degree.Survey Questions and ResultsA survey was created and conducted at the end of the Spring 2022 semester to gain a betterunderstanding of the students’ experience from the EM
SPEEDparticipants. None of this will happen, however, without having proper buy-in and commitmentfrom the various constituencies affected.The major constituencies impacted by the SPEED program will be students, faculty,administrators and industry. All of these constituencies have both unique and overlapping goals.Accordingly, our strategy is to engage them directly, with both general approaches and morespecific interactions.Faculty and administrative engagement on SPEED has already begun. The 2009 ASEE AnnualConference and Exposition included a paper introducing the SPEED program to the generalASEE community1. Refinement of the SPEED program will be presented, through this paper, atthe 2010 ASEE Annual Conference as well as at the ASEE-Southeast Sectional