. Software engineering is a popular career path for students in computer science andclosely-related disciplines. The Bureau for Labor Statistics indicates both “software publishers”and “computer systems design” are among the fastest-growing industries and they even projectincreased demand for software engineers in coming years [1]. Consequently, courses on softwareengineering may be the most directly-relevant to many students’ careers. However, a primarychallenge to teaching software engineering is exposing students to a process and environmentresembling industry, while restricted to the confines of an academic setting. Problem-based learning (PBL) is often employed in software engineering courses byteams of students learning from hands-on
Paper ID #29635A New Framework for Student-Led Cocurricular Design ProjectsMiss Nicole Danielle Trenchard, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Nicole Trenchard is an Engineering Sciences degree candidate at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. A member of the Harvard College Class of 2020, her professional focus has been on hardware engineering. In addition to her mechanical engineering coursework, Miss Trenchard has served as a student volunteer, project lead, and state representative with the Harvard SEAS Engineers Without Borders Chapter. In 2019 she started her three-year term as the
to go to IUPUI to pursue nanotechnology and were motivated through advisors and school recruitment tools. 3. 62% of the students (15 out of 24) expect that the nanotechnology education will assist them with engineering and science curricula, prepare them for a nanotechnology career in industry, and prepare them with research, hands-on experience and software. 4. Nearly 63% (15 out of 24) would like to pursue the nanotechnology track.The students in the nanotechnology-TLC also performed better, as evidenced by attending classmore regularly, submitting more of the assignments, and attaining higher course grades. Page
Paper ID #12089Using an Article in a Sophomore Engineering Science Class to Boost Life-longLearning ConfidenceDr. Laura P Ford, University of Tulsa LAURA P. FORD is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Tulsa. She teaches engineering science thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, mass transfer, and chemical engineer- ing senior labs. She is a co-advisor for TU’s student chapter of Engineers Without Borders USA and has recently advised students on TU’s Hydrate Flow Assurance joint industry project. Her email address is laura-ford@utulsa.edu
previousexperiences in computer programming and numerical methods. This is achieved by coveringmodern software tools for mathematical modeling in science and engineering and forreproducible research computing via an active, hands-on approach supplemented by readingmaterials. Rather than covering just the basics of programming or detailed algorithms fornumerical methods, the course is geared towards implementing tools for solving realisticcontinuum scale science and engineering problems, managing open source code projects, anddisseminating computational research results through scientific documentation and publications.The course is taught by a chemical engineering faculty member with research expertise inapplied mathematics and computational science and
, and analysis. The engineering “habits of mind” refer tothe values, attitudes and thinking skills associated with engineering and these include: (1)systems thinking, (2) creativity, (3) optimism, (4) collaboration, (5) communication, and (6)attention to ethical considerations2. While reviewing various instructional models, Brophy et al.8 Page 23.1234.3suggested that in the younger grades, P-12 engineering education could use hands-on activities todevelop a qualitative sense for material properties, spatial reasoning, physics, mechanics, numbersense, and general problem-solving strategies. Then, as students advance, the lessons could buildupon
Paper ID #20551Spatial Reasoning Difference between Civil and Mechanical Engineering Stu-dents in Learning Mechanics of Materials Course: A Case of Cross-sectionalInferenceDr. Oai Ha, Western Carolina University Dr. Oai Ha is currently an Assistant Professor in mechanical engineering in the School of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. He was a Postdoctoral Scholar at the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at the Oregon State University, working in the Engineering Cognition Lab on several engineering education research projects. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Utah State
instructional designer in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her current research focuses on instructional strategies and online course design techniques for STEM subject areas, especially engineering and science; instruc- tional strategies for teaching difficult and complex science and engineering concepts with the assistance of technology; and teacher education and professional development. Due to her interest and background in teacher education, Dr. Yang designed, developed and coordinated the K-12 Online Teaching Endorsement Program at Boise State. Dr. Yang was a featured researcher of the Association for Educational Commu- nications and Technology (AECT) International Convention and the Young
designed to cater to students with backgrounds in humanities, science andengineering and, hence, deviated a lot from a ‘conventional’ environmental management courseoffered in engineering discipline. Deviation from the convention brought in issue of text bookinto focus. Most of the available environmental management text books are written for studentswith engineering background. After scanning a number of textbooks it was realized that it wouldbe an injustice to recommend a single textbook for this course. It has been decided to provide aseries of reference books3-9 instead. To make the course more relevant and time appropriatejournal papers are extensively used as study materials. Manuals and reports available with USEPA and some websites are
environmental engineering and conducted an independent study on anaerobic digestion. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 The Nexus of Science and Engineering: Structuring Individual Studies to Inform Senior Design Projects(1) Introduction Engineering can be described as the application of science to identify and solve problems.1An engineering student spends years learning about how the universe works then builds uponthis knowledge constructing a mental framework of engineering principles. Ideally, uponcompletion of an accredited engineering program, the student’s mental framework will be robustand flexible enough to process and respond to any problem within their specialized
alsoencouraged to ask questions and make suggestions. These log comments were quite valuable tothe instructors in identifying areas requiring clarification as well as student response to theelements of the class. While most were quite positive, some valuable mid-course correctionswere made as a result of the ongoing feedback.Engineering Measurements I (CAEE210)CAEE210 introduces students to the various technical specialties within civil, architectural andenvironmental engineering through hands-on experience of conducting field and laboratorymeasurements typical of the various specialties. The course emphasizes the graphicalpresentation of data using EXCEL, SKETCHUP and other software. Students make several tripsinto the field or laboratory to collect
alreadyconsidering a career in the life sciences. This one analysis of the intervention did not show thatstudents who were not interested in biotechnology as a career from the outset then becameinterested after exposure to the materials. It can be concluded from this result that the studentscareer interests were somehow confirmed by adding the problems in the courses.ConclusionA website has been developed for faculty as a resource of problems addressing biologicalapplications that can be included in the undergraduate chemical engineering curriculum. Theproblems address current applications of bioprocessing and biotechnology research. Workshopswere held to facilitate faculty to use the problems in their courses. Beta testing is complete forthe Material &
which students are able to interact with and manipulate materials as they work to answer questions and solve engineering design challenges. We aim to replicate that style of learning in our professional development workshops by having them also consist of mostly hands-on activities. EiE facilitators minimize lecture-style teaching and instead focus on learner-driven workshops. Following the constructivist model of education, we believe that learners construct their understanding by changing or rejecting their existing ideas and that this is best achieved by placing the student at the center of his/her own learning. Participants as Learners A consistent factor in all EiE professional development workshops has always
students registering forthis course represent many engineering departments. Of the 80 students, 27.5% are ChemicalEngineers, 38.75% are Electrical and/or Computer engineers, 6.25% are Materials Engineers,and 27.5% represent other engineering departments including Biomedical, Mechanical andAerospace, Industrial, Computer Science and Nuclear Engineering departments.In order to evaluate the minor program and its impact on students, we will gather data related tostudent self-reported skill gain, attitudes, perceptions, and dispositions towards nanoscience andnano-related careers. This data will be collected in the form of anonymous and confidentialsurveys throughout students’ participation in the minor program. In addition, we will trackstudents
be mapped to the ACRL Information LiteracyStandards for Science and Technology1, specifically meeting Standard Two, PerformanceIndicator 5, Outcome (d), and working towards Standard 4, Performance Indicator 3, Outcome(a). The learning outcomes of this station also map to Standard Three, Performance Indicator 1,Outcome (b).Additional peer-reviewed journals were also on hand so the students could compare thedescriptive journals articles from Structural Engineering International to a peer-reviewed article,and introduce the peer-review process. This helps students to work towards Standard 1,Performance Indicator 1, Outcome (a). A complete explanation of the ACRL Standards,Performance Indicators and Outcomes that are associated with this station
optimization algorithm known as the hybrid cellular automaton (HCA) method. This method has since been applied to the design of crashworthy structures for Honda R&D Americas, as well as blast mitigating structures and materials for the U.S. Army and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Currently, Dr. Tovar is the founding director of the IUPUI Engineering Design Research Laboratory and the author of more than100 technical publications, including 27 journal papers and one book chap- ter. His research on engineering design addresses fundamental aspects on synthesis and optimization of high-impact energy absorbing materials and structures, particularly for applications in the automotive and aerospace industries. He
transform their instruction to amore integrated, project-based, hands-on, and student-centered approach4. Therefore,engineering has the potential to provide an entry point for teaching science in new ways. Thisrenewed emphasis on the application of science through engineering, as well as the newapproach to teaching science will require science educators to adjust their thinking.Along with new possibilities offered by engineering, it important to remember that it adds thechallenge of understanding a new, and often-unfamiliar, content area. Research has shown thatmany K-12 teachers are resistant and feel unprepared to teach engineering due to a self-describedlack of understanding and confidence.10,11 Wendell et al.12 and Lee and Strobel11 also found
organizations thatpromote integration of art and science are Art & Science Collaborations, Inc. (ASCI),International Society of the Arts, Mathematics, and Architecture (ISAMA) and InternationalSociety for the Arts, Sciences, and Technology (ISAST). In academia, educators are alwaysexperimenting new methods to increase students engagement in the course materials. One sucheffort in fluid mechanics is a course on the physics and art of flow visualization, by Dr. JeanHertzberg (at the University of Colorado, Boulder) [1-3]. The course is offered since 2003 as atechnical elective to the engineering students and as studio credit to the fine arts students and hasshown to be very effective. Gary Settles (at Pennsylvania State University) is a
AC 2011-1725: THE OUTCOMES OF AN INTERDISCIPLINARY UNDER-GRADUATE COURSE INVOLVING ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND ARTSYunfeng Wang, The College of New Jersey Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The College of New JerseyChristopher Ault, The College of New JerseyTeresa Marrin Nakra, The College of New Jersey Teresa Marrin Nakra is Associate Professor of Music at The College of New Jersey, where she teaches courses in Music Technology, Music Theory, and Interactive Multimedia. She runs Immersion Music Inc., a non-profit organization that provides technical solutions for performing arts organizations, museums, and schools. Her interactive conducting experiences have been showcased in public venues across the
andbeams. After a series of guided, hands-on experiments and lectures on the mechanical behaviorof materials, four-person design teams are asked to build a weighing system that can accuratelyweigh objects within a specific weight range to a specified resolution. Team performance forthis design project is measured via design demonstrations, and an evaluation of each team’s Page 7.469.1design report. Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society from Engineering EducationDuring this project, a laboratory book [5] is used which
present a paper on an actual legal case of their choice that involved litigationfounded in forensics. This course served educational and investigative goals and providedstudents with thorough insight into the inseparable relationship between science,engineering, and the liberal arts which added to students’ appreciation of the contributioneach area of knowledge makes toward building well-rounded individuals capable offacing the challenges of today’s complex world.Tags: Environment, Forensics, Pollution, Investigation, Cleanup1. IntroductionForensics is the art of discovery and the application of scientific methods and techniquesto the investigation of an incident. Environmental forensics is the study, analysis, andevaluation of environmental
AC 2008-976: A WEB-BASED INTERACTIVE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGLEARNING TOOL THAT PROMOTES CONCEPT-BASED INSTRUCTIONMilo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He currently has research activity in areas related to thin film materials processing and engineering education. He is interested in integrating technology into effective education practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Dr. Koretsky is a six-time Intel Faculty Fellow and has won awards for his work in engineering education at the university and national levels.Bill Brooks, Oregon State University
Session W1A Examples of Free-Choice Open-Ended Design Projects in a First-Year Engineering Course Jack Bringardner, Gunter Georgi, Victoria Bill New York University, jack.bringardner@nyu.edu, gunter.georgi@nyu.edu, victoria.bill@nyu.eduAbstract - This complete evidence-based practice paper can take that give them hands-on experience. The Makerinvestigates the implementation of a pilot section with Movement has helped to establish a community of Science,free-choice in selecting an open-ended design project for Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) orientedthe NYU Tandon School of Engineering first-year creators. Makers who participate in these
AC 2012-3151: IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTERNATIONAL HEALTHASSESSMENT WITH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF UNDERGRAD-UATE ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE STUDENTSDr. Michael J. Rust, Western New England University Michael J. Rust received his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, in 2003 and 2009, respectively. During his undergraduate training, he worked for Ethicon Endo-Surgery and AtriCure companies, which specialize in the development of novel surgical devices. While completing his doctoral dissertation, Rust served as an NSF GK-12 Graduate Fellow, which allowed him to develop hands-on engineering activities for high school students. In 2009, he joined the faculty
AC 2011-1154: SCHOLARS OF EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING ANDCOMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM PHASE I: DEVELOPMENT AND IM-PLEMENTATIONKarinna M Vernaza, Gannon University Karinna Vernaza joined Gannon University in 2003 and she is currently an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department. She earned her PhD and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. Her BS is in Marine Systems Engineering from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Her primary teaching responsibilities are in the Solid Mechanics and Materials area. She consults for GE Transportation and does research in the area of alternative fuels (Biodiesel), engineering education (active learning techniques), high strain deformation of
AC 2011-94: USING SOCIAL NETWORKING GAME TO TEACH OPER-ATIONS RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALCONCEPTSIvan G. Guardiola, Missouri S&TSusan L. Murray, Missouri University of Science & Technology Susan L. Murray is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Department at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Dr. Murray received her B.S. and Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Texas A&M University. Her M.S. is also in industrial engineering from the University of Texas-Arlington. She is a professional engineer in Texas. Her research and teaching inter- ests include human systems integration, productivity improvement, human performance, safety, project
Paper ID #39422Work in Progress: An Interview-Based Retrospective on the Redesign of anIntroductory Computing CourseStephanos Matsumoto, Olin College of Engineering Stephanos (Steve) Matsumoto is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the Olin College of Engineering. His research interests are in computing education, particularly in how to incorporate better software engineering practices when teaching computing in undergraduate STEM courses. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work-in-Progress: An Interview-Based Retrospective on the Redesign of
concluding activities occurredon the campus of Purdue University. The six week, on-campus portion of the program beganwith an orientation week. The orientation week included hand-on demonstrations to topics suchas electronics materials properties, global supply chains and computer assembly/disassembly,training from the libraries on how to conduct primary literature surveys, and field trips toadvanced manufacturing facilities and recycling centers. During the orientation week, teachersalso completed project specific training on laboratory methods, modeling tools, and safety, asappropriate to each research group, and discussion about teaching engineering in a service-learning context. As the program progressed, participants completed weekly
Hypothesis and Methods IPR 25 In-progress review with Instructor 0 3 31 Data collection: Tables and Figures 20 Final Report 34 Final project report submission 150 Peer 34 Group contribution evaluation 15 AssessmentStep 4: Project Submission and Peer-EvaluationStudents are asked to submit the report in a standard science and engineering format4,5 andinclude the following five sections: introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, andconclusions. There is no minimum or maximum required length to the final report. The usuallength of report varies from 8 to 15
Paper ID #12860Learning about Digital Logic by DiscoveryProf. Joanne Bechta Dugan, University of Virginia Joanne Bechta Dugan is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Director of the Com- puter Engineering Programs at the University of Virginia. Her research focuses on probabilistic assess- ment of the dependability of computer-based systems. She has developed the dynamic fault tree model, which extends the applicability of fault tree analysis to computer systems. Dugan holds a B.A. degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from La Salle University, and M.S. and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering