the project is a few weekslong, multi-semester, or multi-year. In order to compare the merit of each of the factors andmeasure the impact on student learning, an assessment technique must be developed.While students develop many versatile skills through design projects, such as communication,teamwork, leadership, and engineering science content, the largest impact is shown in students’ability to design. Design projects can be the sole location that students are exposed to lessons inhow to design, so this is the ideal skill to measure, as it is less likely to be affected by externalfactors.Using a combination of four-point Likert scale items, multiple-choice questions relating to adesign scenario, and quantitative self-assessment, a design
it is criticalthat faculty work on improving their online teaching techniques, they must also optimize thebenefits of in-person learning when human-to-human interactions take place. One of the largestbenefits of in-person learning is the opportunity of social interaction. One study found thatallowing students to interact with each other in a flipped gamified environment provided betterlearning outcomes when compared with online or traditional education [12]. The impact of thispandemic is expected to affect social skills of those who were students during that time [4]. In-person learning provides opportunities for students to socialize with their peers and buildrelationships. It is important that, rather than taking these features for granted
at James Madison University and has published research using qualitative interviewing, ethnographic and rhetorical methods to examine communication in diverse contexts. ShDr. Robert L. Nagel, Carthage College Dr. Robert Nagel is a Professor and Director of the Department of Engineering at Carthage College. Dr. Nagel, a mechanical engineer by training, performs research on engineering student learning and engagement with a focus on interventions, pedagogies, and design methodologies. He seeks to gain applicable knowledge for increasing student engagement and reducing barriers in engineering, design, and making.Dr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is a Professor in the George W
Factor Identification and Assessment The Risky Business Called Construction Why do Companies Decide to Engage in Risky Business Such as Construction? Risk Defined Risk Preference Theory Risk Perception and Personal Attitudes (risk-averse or risk-taker?) What Can Go Wrong? Construction Industry Top 107 Project Risks Typical Reactions, Positions, and Attitudes of Practitioners Toward Contract Changes Project-Related Risks and Their Direct and Indirect Impacts on Owner, Architect/Designer, Contractor, Subcontractors, Material Contractors, Public Risk Management Options The Use of a Risk Register and Risk Matrix to Capture Project-Related Risks on Specific Items of WorkTable 4B. Proposed course content on contract conditions Conditions of
the Tagliatela College of Engineering, University of New Haven, CT. She is also an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. She obtained her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. She received her Bachelors of Engineering from MIT. Her research focuses on the nontraditional engineering student – understanding their motivations, identity development, and impact of prior engineering-related experiences. Her work dwells into learning in informal settings such as summer camps, military experiences, and extra-curricular activities. Other research interests involve validation of CFD models for aerospace and industrial applications, as well as
principles published by the Royal Thai Ministry of Culture which teaches theofficial version of 'good manners.' This manual is intended to inform foreign visitors on Thaicodes of social behaviors based on Thai culture, customs, community engagement, andBuddhism.The same source states that there are three basic levels of greeting gestures, also called “wai,”associated with the word “Sawatdi khrap” or “Sawatdi kha” if they are male or female. A “wai”is a sign of pressing the palms together in the position of a budding lotus at chest level, with thefingertips touching the tip of the nose. Students always use the second level „wai” to greet theirteacher when they see them, and then the teacher responds with the same gestures and greeting.Therefore, Thai
provided academic assistance and mentoring, to support him in completing degreerequirements.This early initiative formed the structural foundation of the DPO: an active learning community,co-enrollment for students in engineering courses, team building, group study, advising,counseling, scholarships, internships, freshman orientation, and mentoring. These key features Page 22.1681.3supported the mission of the DPO to recruit, retain, and and mentor to graduation in engineeringprograms of historically underrepresented minorities. Throughout ensuing years, the programhas served thousands of minority students, thus, exemplifying the impact that a
vibrations) and earthquake safety. The “big ideas” that thisactivity presents are tailored for different audiences. These topics include:Ground Motion • How are earthquakes generated? • What kinds of waves are produced by an earthquake? • How do we measure ground motion? • What impact does soil type have on earthquake waves? • How are earthquake magnitude and intensity different?Building Vibrations • How do buildings vibrate in an earthquake? • What is the fundamental period of a building? • What is resonance? • What is base isolation?For K-6 students, specific concepts are addressed: • Why are there 3 components of motion in a seismogram? We live in a 3D world
is currently a mem- ber of the Santa Clara University School of Engineering ENGAGE team working on Everyday Examples in Engineering.Dr. Kevin D. Hall, University of ArkansasDr. Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel Dr. Ron Welch, P.E., received his B.S. in Engineering Mechanics from the United States Military Academy in 1982. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illi- nois, Champaign-Urbana in 1990 and 1999, respectively. He became the dean of Engineering at The Citadel in July 2011. Prior to his current position, he was the department head of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler from Jan. 2007 to June 2011. Dr. Welch served in the Corps of Engineers for over 24
, smallclassrooms are not always possible. As a result, strategies that promote active, inquiry-based andcollaborative learning in large classes are likely to have a large impact in the future of scienceand engineering education.Personal response systems (PRS) are a type of Classroom Communication System (CCS)consisting of a combination of hardware and software designed to support communication andinteractivity in classes. CCS, also known as electronic voting systems (EVS), have beenprimarily used in science courses within post-secondary education. Such systems provideimmediate feedback to students and inform instructors of students’ misunderstandings. CCSstypically incorporate four features: presentation of questions using presentation software (such asMS
partners Number of research findings translated into actionable solutions for Commonwealth challenges Research and creative activities delivered related to health, education, and arts that engage Pennsylvania communities Tangible impacts of partnership projects, such as infrastructure improvements, public health advancements, or economic gains Objective 2 Amplify our academic enterprise through partnerships with business and industry, non-profit groups, communities, and residents. Metrics 2 Business, industry, community, and non-profit partnerships Experiential learning opportunities for students through business, industry
and math courses asfirst year engineering students, the Connections Physics Review (CPR) was developed atNortheastern University as part of a series of programs initially funded by NSF. CPR was one ofthe early Connections program components introduced in 2000 to target retention of women inthe College of Engineering. Physics was chosen because of an analysis of freshman grades thatidentified Physics as the required course freshman engineering students attained the lowestaverage grades in during their freshman year. In the spring of 2005, the CPR program wasrevamped to include several key features to increase its participation and effectiveness. Thesechanges included: o Selection of 2 or 3 upper class women studying engineering as role
established amentored 8-week summer research and training program for 10 to 12 undergraduate students peryear in the area of high performance visualization. The intended impacts of the program are tobroaden participation in visualization at the undergraduate level while accelerating discovery andprogress. The REU program was designed to give promising students a research experience that:(1) include relevant and intellectually challenging research projects, (2) provide a sense ofcommunity among students, (3) engage their social skills, and (4) contribute to the overallsuccess of the program.The Research Team Each student researcher participated in research activities as a member of a REU Team,their Research Lab, and their REU cohort. In keeping
. The large team size, verticalintegration, and credit structure enable each team to continue with a core of returning studentseach semester and year. In effect, the teams function as a small engineering design firm, withthe community partner as its customer. This enables the teams to tackle and complete projects ofsignificant size, complexity and impact in the community. Some teams have been in operationfor ten years and have delivered a series of projects to their community partner.From an educational point of view, the long-term continuity enables the students to experiencethe whole design cycle, from problem definition through support of fielded projects. Anentrepreneurship initiative takes this cycle one step further by providing
module was developed to illustrate the functioning of a digital twin systemand was applied to two key courses: Smart Manufacturing and the Internet of Things (IoT). Bothcourses are offered to students in their senior years. To assess the impact of this teaching moduleand the effectiveness of the pedagogy applied, a questionnaire-based survey (Appendix A) wasconducted, focusing on the implementation of feminist pedagogy principles in the classroom.Feminist pedagogy, as discussed by various scholars, promotes values such as knowledge co-creation, empowerment, and reflection, which were identified as the primary tenets guiding ofthis study [20] . Feminist pedagogy has significant implications for engineering education, as itchallenges the
Home Patrol Robot and program it to pick up something.] Remote control of the robots via PC or Smart phones. [Activity: download LEGO App and install on NXT robots.] Introduction to Robotic communication between NXTs or PC via Bluetooth [Activity: setup communication link and send/receive messages between robots or PC]These are the major areas of the knowledge that the students need to know in order to build afunctional mobile robot with the specific capability to carry out the duty as a home patrol robot.Also many rules of robotic competitions are based on some functions of duty as criteria of success[6].Therefore meeting the required goal is the primary consideration of robot designers.Primarily the course was
environment conducive to learningand that the interns viewed the experience as a learning opportunity. These results support thegoals of the program and also indicate areas for future inquiry including exploring mentorperceptions and influence of intern background on experience.This assessment and continued research stand to have a positive impact on the SOAR program,the broader defense community, and other internship programs through establishing the programas an effective practice. Furthermore, the results of this assessment have the opportunity to aidcontinual improvement and support translation of SOAR to other contexts.8. References[1] NAE, “Understanding the educational and career pathways of engineers,” in The NationalAcademy of Engineering
capabilities. Thus, this study introduces the newdesign for the collaborative MR module and investigates the impact of collaboration within MR-shared settings on learning dynamics. The study involved 103 participants enrolled in a FluidPower course, utilizing the new collaborative MR module to expose students to the design andassembly of a hydraulic bike. The collaborative MR environment synchronizes up to four MRheadsets (HoloLens 2), allowing multiple users to collaborate within the same MR scene onshared assembly tasks. Team dynamics and collaboration survey is utilized to assess participants’collaborative problem-solving skills considering performance and teamwork.Keywords: Collaborative MR, cognitive workload, assembly, multi-user, fluid power1
than once in a cohort’s four year program. The difference between thedifferent modules that carry the same name lies in the specific activities that comprise them.1. “Community Modules”: Our university unique location allows interaction with a cultural-, racial-and age-diverse community for enriching the learning and teaching environment. This module makes useof this diversity and consists of several elements. One of these elements is reaching out to the K-12community where some of the students in the program will help in teaching technology at local schools.Students from each cohort will be engaged in hands-on laboratory experiments. For example, they mightdesign, build and test miniature bridges using dedicated computer programs; use fiber
participantsPrior to the study commencement the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Research EthicsCommittee approved the study in terms of human participation. All ethical procedures wereadhered to in the recruitment and involvement of participants in the study. A purposivesample was employed comprising of forty-eight technology education students from threesecond level (high school) education institutions; secondary (n=21; 44%), vocational (n=15;31%), and community (n=12; 25%). There were no issues with apathetic participation orabsent students, thus the initial sample size (n=48) and consequent data was included in theanalysis. No cases had to be dropped. Using a nonprobability purposive sample, theparticipants had one year’s experience of second level
Integrating Metacognitive Practices and Research toEnsure Student Success (IMPRESS) summer program, which is a two-week program formatriculating Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) students who are first generation studentsand/or deaf/hard of hearing students (DHH) [8].This program is designed to serve as a bridge program forstudents to learn how to reflect on, evaluate, and changetheir own thinking through intensive laboratoryexperiments, reflective practices, and discussion both insmall groups (3-4 students) and with the whole class (20students).The main objectives of the IMPRESS program are toengage students in authentic science practice, to facilitatethe development of a supportive community, and to helpthe students reflect on science and
course.First, we compiled Slack analytics over the semester, such as the number of messages sent,channel activity, and student engagement. Second, we shared a comprehensive survey aboutSlack at the end of the course. Finally, we interpreted the latter in light of the former to draw ourconclusions and formulate a number of recommendations regarding the use of Slack.Our analytics showed students engaging on Slack throughout the semester, with activityintensifying as course deadlines approached. Other findings indicated students favored directmessages over public ones and a custom engagement metric highlighted the importance ofinformal Slack channels.Our survey showed that students found Slack had a positive impact on the course. Studentsappreciated
education.Renetta Garrison Tull, University of California, DavisDr. Meagan C Pollock, Engineer Inclusion As an engineer turned educator, through her company, Engineer Inclusion, Dr. Meagan Pollock focuses on helping others intentionally engineer inclusion™ in education and the workforce.Dr. Sharnnia Artis, George Mason University Dr. Sharnnia Artis is the Assistant Dean of Access and Inclusion for the Henry Samueli School of Engi- neering and Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. She is responsible for programs at the pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate levels to facili- tate the recruitment, retention, and overall success of students from traditionally underrepresented
enabling students (a) to identify the types, sizes,and movement of particles that are found in air, particularly those that are expelled during normalhuman activity, and (b) to characterize the material properties that influence the control of thesedifferent particles. A specific focus was placed on the use of face masks made from common textilematerials. The “Mask Effectiveness” project required the development of Excel-based animations andtools that encourage students to explore relationships between air pollutants and materials science.The tool was developed such that it provides a solution to the limitations of a student design projectfor online and hybrid courses. By engaging with the computer-based Excel tool, students are ableto
conceptual videos, has not only honed their C++programming skills but also improved their communication abilities. The primary pursuit of the conceptual videos was to enrich course comprehension byoffering an immersive and engaging learning experience. While our hypothesis could not beconfirmed due to data issues, related studies imply that a favorable impact on studentunderstanding and engagement would likely have occurred. Furthermore, the unique aspect ofpeer teaching, where college students operated as coaches in the videos, adds a novel layer ofsupport and engagement alongside the expertise of professors.AcknowledgmentsWe would like to express our gratitude to students Dongyun Lim, Valentina Aguirre, Caleb King,and Theo Ebenezer for
theoretical concepts such as syntax and semantics but also practicalconcepts such as problem-solving at the same time, which results in cognitive overload.Furthermore, the current university students are mobile-savvy, and their learning needs areimmediate and interactive. They prefer autonomy, learning in a short period, and immediateapplication of the knowledge they acquired. Thus, to engage and motivate these students, a newinstructional strategy that is cognizant of their learning needs is needed.This work entails the complete redesign of CIT 21400 through microlearning-based instructionbased on student needs and course learning objectives. Microlearning is a successful form oflearner-centered instructional approach with many features that should
workforce requirement. FLATE’s flexible college and career pathway (Figure 1.)was created for Florida students and incumbent workers in order to prepare them with theeducation, skills, and credentials to support both small and large manufacturers, and to create atrained workforce for Florida which would have a positive impact on the economy and attractnew business enterprises to the state. The restructure of the A.S. Degree for engineeringtechnology education statewide required the direct address of significant challenges connected toindustry relevance, student recruitment, curriculum content, and faculty professionaldevelopment. The complexity of this higher technical education transformation is best describedin five phases: Research and Planning
necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References[1] J. A. Henderson, B. L. McGowan, J. Wawire, L. S. S. Benjamin, K. L. Schaefer, and J. D. Alarcón, “Photovoice: Visualizing the engineering identity experiences of sophomore students,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 112, no. 4, pp. 1145–1166, Oct. 2023, doi: 10.1002/jee.20555.[2] D. T. Flynn, “STEM Field Persistence: The Impact of Engagement on Postsecondary STEM Persistence for Underrepresented Minority Students,” J. Educ. Issues, vol. 2, no. 1, p. 185, May 2016, doi: 10.5296/jei.v2i1.9245.[3] M. W. Ohland, S. D. Sheppard, G. Lichtenstein, O. Eris, D. Chachra, and R. A. Layton, “Persistence, Engagement, and Migration in Engineering Programs,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 97
trying to figure out a way to structure exercises to access story as a methodologyand explorative form for a graduate engineering and design methods class. To do this I reflect back onwhat I already know, what I am learning from graduate student co-creators, and how my participantobservation as instructor for the class will impact the developmental stages of their projects.We know that collaborative design thinking is a social activity [1]. Members work together in teamsin the workplace and increasingly in engineering schools in project-based design courses. While thesecourses give an experience of working in teams, the elements of how insights help individuals createnew approaches, sustain engagement and inspiration well into a project and
Research Experiences for Teachers in Simulation and Visualization for Innovative Industrial Solutions: Year 2AbstractThis paper discusses results of the second cohort of teacher participants in the ResearchExperiences for Teachers (RET) Site at Purdue University Northwest, a computer intensivesimulation and visualization research site for high school teachers and community collegeinstructors. The six-week research experiences took place in the Center for Innovation throughVisualization and Simulation and involved working on research projects from the steel industryrelated to computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and interactive3D and virtual reality software development for safety training. Both summers had