Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Elec- tromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Science. As Associate Dean he is responsible for the accreditation process, recruitment and retention of students, community college visitation, management of the scholar- ship program and services to university and state committees. In addition to these activities, he has created the Harold Frank Engineering Entrepreneurship Institute in cooperation with the College of Business that exposes engineering students to the realities of the business aspects of engineering and better prepares them to work in the changing global marketplace. This work resulted in the 2008 Kauffman Foundation award for contributions to entrepreneurship education
able to mergedata sets, zoom in on a particular data set, and even combine a wide variety of datasetsthrough data fusion enabled tools” (2005).Learning Technique Number 2 -Problem Based LearningDuch (1998) comments that the mainstay of traditional teaching is the lecture / listenritual. Problem based learning, also known as problem solving learning, is as well an oldfashion alternative that helps students develop critical skills needed today such as theability: • to think critically, analyze and solve complex, real world problems; • to find, evaluate, and use appropriate learning resources; • to work cooperatively in teams and small groups; • to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
States. The general purpose of these experiences is toimmerse students in clinic environments so that they can leverage primary experience in thedesign and consideration of medical devices. Many of these programs have been inspired by theStanford BioDesign program [1, 2] and typically include needs identification – a recognized bestpractice for BME education [3] – though specific programmatic structure, content,implementation, and outcomes vary depending on aims and resources [4-17]. More recentinnovations involve remote immersions during the COVID-19 pandemic [18], collaborationswith outside community healthcare providers [19, 20], and the use of virtual reality in immersion[21]. A comprehensive survey of the clinical immersion experiences was
work looks at the impact of authentic value- added capstone projects on student’s soft skills by comparing results of a multi-year collaboration survey given to multiple senior capstone teams. The observed trends suggest that projects with community impact (irrespective of size or geographic constraint) foster increased communication, participation, and ultimately collaboration.Introduction There is a worldwide push to engage and develop K-12 student interest in Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines1. Some STEM collegiate programs,such as civil and mechanical engineering, seem to have a plethora of incoming and returningstudents.Why?Buildingblocks
technology. Theinstructor used a FARO laser scanner to record a wall’s displacement for out-of-plan loadsand a destructive test to clearly explain the mechanical behavior of the rubble walls of thetarget house for students [8].The American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) is a private non-profitcorporation, which accredits construction education programs in colleges and universities thatrequest its evaluation and meet its standards and criteria. The primary goal of ACCE is topromote and improve construction education in colleges and universities. By workingtogether through ACCE, stakeholders representing the construction community and the publicat large, construction educators, and constructors establish and maintain standards and
are the most engaging. The complete remote access system willfacilitate hands-on nanotechnology demonstrations in high school classrooms while the deviceevaluation program will ensure that the most engaging control device is selected.IntroductionExposure to STEM fields in high school is important in encouraging students to consider thepursuit of higher education in engineering. In 2012, the Nano-Bio Instrumentation Lab (NBIL)of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) demonstrated rudimentary control of amanipulator in a classroom. Students were able to experience technology hand-on that is usuallyinaccessible. To date the NBIL has hosted two demonstrations involving manipulators in theRochester City School District (RCSD). The NBIL
, Girls on the Risefor junior high girls and Girls Lead the Way Leadership Conference for high school girls. These events require a large number ofvolunteers the day of the event and involve a team of leaders who make plan and implement the event. Providing students withthese impactful volunteer opportunities ensures women students are engaged with others and the campus mission. It alsoprovides them with the ability to see themselves as an engineer – and leading others in science. Identifying as an engineer helpsstudents persevere through to graduation and into their desired field. WISEM.MINES.EDUNotes continued: Florence Caldwell Scholars
and collecting data tounderstand their potential impact on students’ teamwork skills and project-related learningoutcomes. To keep students’ data confidential, the faculty member has been excluded from datacollection and can only discuss anonymized results.Human-Centered Design in AerospaceIn an aerospace context, human-centered design (HCD) is an approach that focuses on the needs,preferences, and capabilities of the passengers, operators, or other end-user of an aerospacesystem or service. It can be applied to the broad range of aerospace systems, such as aircraft,crewed spacecraft, satellites, rockets, drones, or air traffic control systems. HCD can helpimprove the safety, efficiency, and mission success of these systems by centering the
students are providing valuable service to the communities, supportingroles such as monitoring coastal erosion and flooding, measuring impact of dog teams and snowmachine trails on the tundra, monitoring ice break-up, and even providing valuable surveillance ofpredators such as wolves and polar bears. In addition, the MBF program provides tangible possibilitiesfor students not wanting to have to choose between a technical career and living their heritage.Students spend 6 weeks each summer at UAF’s central campus learning about the technical design ofUAS and the capabilities of these that can be brought to the villages in order to solve real-world needs.Students not only learn how to fly UAS and understand the FAA’s regulatory process, but also
physics myself, I know how it feels to be one of just a few women in a program, and I want to help change that. I felt like this was a good opportunity because it would be engaging to the students – not just a boring lab, but something connected to the real world, and something fun. Also, I love teaching and thought I’d enjoy it. Outreach is very important to me. Only so much can be done once students arrive at college. I think reaching community members and younger students and positively influencing their opinions of engineering and physics is needed if any real change is going to happen9.After the weekend, industry curriculum leader C was asked why she chose to participate in theprogram and
Development Institute. She serves on the advisory board of the Integrated Network for Social Sustainability (INSS) and is a member Research Coordination Network (RCN) on Megacities and Sustainability, both sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Kennedy also serves as Associate Chair for Global Engineering Leadership and Research Development at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech, with re- sponsibilities for managing and expanding the School’s global education, research and outreach programs and impact. Kennedy and her students have been the recipient of several prestigious awards including the 2009 Recent Alumnus Award given by Carnegie Mellon University to recognize outstanding alumni
the ability to create connections between courseworkand real-world applications, the ability to communicate the value that the coursework provides,and their curiosity regarding unanswered questions in the field. While these results wereencouraging, entrepreneurship and engineering, in general, is a particularly discrimination-richlandscape due to a historic bias for White and Asian men. Historically marginalized minorities(HRMs), including women and first-generation college students, are underserved in upper-leveleducation systems. Consequently, it is necessary to investigate the impact of the coursework onHRM groups to generate curricula that encourage and maintain diversity in engineering. We distributed an EML project containing
Northwestern University.Linlin Li, WestEd Dr. Linlin Li, Research Director at WestEd, has more than 20 years of experience in research, evaluation, and consulting, including key roles on cross-site, multi-year federally funded projects. Her research work focuses on the areas of developmental psychology, math, science, and social-emotional interventions, and family engagement. Her recent work involves using interactive games to design and evaluate interventions for students living in poverty and at risk for academic difficulties. She received her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.Nagarajan Akshay, University of California San Diego Akshay Nagarajan is a cognitive
camps targeted economicallydisadvantaged students, and the focus of summer camps was on high school students.Summer camps provide students with an increased understanding of engineering disciplines.However, the more in-depth lab activities may help solidify students' decisions to major inengineering.Limitations and future researchThe number of no-race-provided participants is high (which means the number of minorityparticipants could be higher) which impacts determining how under-represented communitieswere impacted further, it is presumed that summer camps had a positive impact on participatingstudents' academic careers. However, the actual extent of the improvements and the duration forwhich the improvements are retained by the participants
. Page 25.778.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Infusing the Curriculum with Cutting-Edge Technologies through Partnerships with IndustryAbstractTo ensure that curricula and course content reflect both academic and industrystandards the School of Engineering and Computing Sciences (SoECS) at NYITbelieves that course content must include elements of contextual teaching andlearning (CTL) which emphasizes the relationship of course content to real-lifesituations1,2. It is expected that CTL which incorporates 1. hands-on activities 2. work-based learning experiences and 3. project-based learningwill engage today’s students more thoroughly than the traditionallecture
, Canada, June 22 - 25, 2025 Zhang, Z., Li., W., Shirvani, K., Chang., Y., Hung, Y., Y., Esche, S. K.Flipped classrooms have also shown particular promise in diverse educational environments, suchas Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Their active and inclusive nature accommodates variedlearning styles and backgrounds, promoting equity in learning outcomes. For instance, Lo andHew reported that flipped classrooms significantly enhanced student confidence and collaborationin engineering courses at institutions serving underrepresented groups 10.However, the success of this model relies heavily on careful implementation. high-quality pre-class materials, engaging in-class activities, and the use of technology, such as cloud
activities and expanding the impact of the outreach activities and the pipeline tosustainability careers led by the Chem E Lab.Concluding RemarksThe Sustainable Energy Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department has beeninstrumental in the effective incorporation of sustainability into chemical education targetingaudiences (hundreds per year) from the whole spectrum: K-12, undergraduate students, graduatestudents and the general public. The latter includes strong alliances with various criticalstakeholders from the energy sector. The laboratory’s cultural transformation started in 1995focusing mainly on “traditional” renewable energy. Today the focus increased to includesustainability principles such as social equity, ethics and community
engineeringscience courses and laboratories [1]. ContextVertically Integrated Projects (i.e., VIP Teams) provide another project-based curricular avenuefor students to continue developing contextualized technical and professional skills, such ascommunication, teamwork, and leadership [2]. Vertically Integrated Projects are multi-semester,multi-disciplinary teams of students from across academic levels who work together to achievelong-term and large-scale project objectives. Students engage in VIP Teams by enrolling in theVIP courses which are one-credit, repeatable courses that are recognized as elective credit atNew York University Tandon School of Engineering. NYU is one of over 40 institutions aroundthe world with Vertically Integrated Projects
substantial coursework, this Minor is designed for new freshmen so that they candevelop Sustainability Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA's) from the outset and use these asa map in the overall programs of study.First Experience: Pre-freshman Summer CampUpon admission to the Minor, students will attend a one-week Summer Camp immediatelypreceding their first semester at UPRM. The activities will orient the students to the learner-centered nature of the Minor and begin building the Community of Practice built on themes ofsustainable engineering. Hands-on activities and games will be designed as active learningexperiences in sustainable engineering while impacting the student's mindsets defined in thisproposal. JEDI will be introduced to students as
/departmentalpolicy. In addition to these strategies, considering the impact of social and cultural factors onstudent retention would be of value. In fact, according to Hanover research, one key element forretention practices among higher education institutions in the United States and Canada is socialconnectedness [4].College students not only develop the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for a professionalcareer after they graduate, but also explore social connections throughout their collegeexperience. Most universities provide many opportunities for students to join various studentorganizations on campus. For example, some of the engineering organizations include studentchapters of professional organizations, including Society of Women Engineers
Dakota Dr. Julie Robinson is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Dakota and the Director of UND’s Center for Engineering Education Research. Her research explores strategies for broadening access and participation in STEM, focusing on culturally relevant pedagogy in science and engineering. She also investigates strategies for increasing representation in STEM through teacher professional learning opportunities and by exploring the impact of group gender composition on girls’ motivation and engagement. Dr. Robinson is a PI and Co-PI on several NSF sponsored grant projects which focus on teacher professional learning and self-efficacy with implementing culturally relevant engineering education, connecting
AbstractThis paper explores an innovative cross-disciplinary project conducted at the University of Texas atSan Antonio, which integrated students from Engineering core class "Introduction to MaterialsScience and Engineering" and English core class "Shakespeare: The Later Plays" into a collaborativelearning experience. The project aimed to bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world application by pairing Engineering and English students to design and learn 3D printing tofabricate stage props and models based on Shakespearean plays. This hands-on project requiredstudents to transcend their disciplinary boundaries and engage in a real-world "designer/client –technical provider" interaction. This paper evaluates the impact of this
makingactivities can both engage diverse populations, and result in positive gains in technical and socialskills [1 - 4]. While there are ongoing efforts to bring in making tools and activities in formallearning contexts (e.g., [1 - 4, 5]), such as schools, colleges, and universities, the majority ofmaker programs are currently in informal learning settings (e.g., afterschool programs, summercamps, libraries, etc.) [3, 4]. While these informal learning settings provide opportunities forcreating customized and diverse programs that are appealing to learners of all ages, this diversityresults in a challenge on how to ensure maker programs consistently result in positive gains, aresustainable and can be offered to communities who may be spread across urban
may have. However, this ethical background is irregular in terms ofstudents’ exposure and untested in terms of students’ application to an ethical dilemma or ethicalconsideration. For this reason, the ethical component needed to include some engineering basicsand tie them to sustainability. Figure 2. Components of Ethics and Ethical Consumerism.3.0 Key Ethical ConceptsDue to the limited timeframe, the use of ethical codes and reliance on case studies would notallow students to face specific ethical questions. However, it is crucial that students begin toconsider ethical issues and their impact on practicing engineering, namely,• What methods could be used to resolve an ethical dilemma or to reach a decision
motivation. Asengineering projects become more complex and require interdisciplinary knowledge,development shifts toward collaboration, honing communication, teamwork, and otherinterpersonal skills vital for effective teamwork. As students engage in projects that have lastingeffects on themselves, their teams, their communities, or society, contextual awareness becomesa critical focus, encompassing an understanding of the long-term implications of their work.We utilized a deductive approach to generate our concourse of 72 potential items by examiningtheoretical frameworks related to the four CELD constructs and extracting words and phraseslinked to key components of those frameworks. We derived our Q set of 60 items from theconcourse by eliminating
are in different locations, they can touch each other. Students cannot, for example,quietly tap one-another on the shoulder. The loss of physicality also means that students in a remoteclass cannot give things to each other. They cannot hand someone else a piece of paper throughwhich they are engaged in a group task, and they cannot toss a ball to someone else.Pointing CuesDuring in-person interaction, people use a variety of pointing cues, including pointing with thehands and changing direction of gaze. These deictic gestures are particularly important for turn-taking in multiparty conversation.3 In remote group-meeting applications, even in gallery mode,participants lose the capability of directing their gestures and gaze to particular
instructional methods that work across programs, and to continue to createsynergies related to the strength of the partnership.2. It takes time and effort to get to know the languages of the others. As evidence ofappreciating and understanding language as a best practice, the programs have learned to provideas much of the instructional materials as possible in discipline-neutral language to provide amore level playing field for all majors. Students from outside of engineering know that they aresigning up for an engineering-centered class as each school. Providing ways to communicate toeach major that their skills are important and valued is important.3. Integrating ABET outcomes with the outcomes expected from the other colleges on campus isa best
. Thispaper resulted from the Fourth Future of Mechatronics and Robotics Education (FoMRE)Workshop held September 27-28, 2019 at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield,Michigan. This workshop was the final in a series of National Science Foundation (NSF)-supported academic and industrial workshops in a project that aims to define and promote theconcept of MRE as a distinct engineering discipline, build a community of MRE educators, andpromote diversity and inclusivity within the MRE community [2]. The project leaders write: “Our vision is that MRE will become one of the most impactful disciplines of engineering; attracting diverse and innovative students, graduating professional engineers who will design, develop, and
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information (HS- • Students present on their final dishes for two Science and PS2-6) minutes, focused on scientific concepts Engineering Practices Constructing Explanations and • Students design edible dishes within design Designing Solutions (HS-PS3-3, constraints set by client taste profiles HS-ETS1-2) • Students discuss mechanics of materials Types of Interactions (HS-PS2-6) principles of elastic modulus as a function of
further specialization that took place in the mid twentieth centurywith the outgrowth of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) engineering andelectric lighting design. This creates a dilemma for modern practice and education. On one hand, there is a Page 22.1629.2growing need for increased specialization to tackle complex emerging technologies; on the otherhand, there is an even greater need for these specialties to commune in the design process. It isobvious that this division of knowledge is convenient for the academy and practice due toconcerns of professional licensure and academic accredidation, but diminishes the potential