competitions.Longitudinal comparisons of PBL outcomes were performed considering the teammembers’ self-evaluation, satisfactory level of team parents, and impacts of team activities. It recorded 153 training sessions on technical and soft skills, including mechanicalengineering, programming, usage of sensors, computer-aided design, and 3D printing, alongsideskills in professional communication, oral and written presentation, engineering notebookdocumentation, and conflict resolution. Each senior member contributed about 3,522 hours topractice and competition, with an additional 780 hours in outreach efforts assisting 10 FIRSTteams and engaging thousands of individuals. These efforts underline the team’saccomplishments in skill development, career readiness, and
implementationshave been promising, indicating enhanced student learning outcomes. Recognizing thesechallenges, the project focuses on large-scale CAT deployment and content balance, aligning withcurrent educational research [1,4,53], thereby enriching our understanding of CAT's impact acrossdifferent subjects. While the MCD has been designed and implemented within LASSO and the preliminaryanalyses look very promising, future work is critical for documenting the efficacy and educationalimpact of this CD-CAT. We are currently engaging in end user testing to examine how best todeliver information about student proficiency, and concept, content, and skill mastery for bothindividual students and whole classes. Figure 3 presents an example individual
to provide an in-depth overview of sustainable and greenmanufacturing. Upon successful completion of the course in this discipline, the studentswere able to achieve learning outcomes: 1. Understand life cycle analysis and cleanmanufacturing, 2. Understand recycling, hazardous materials, and pollution prevention, 3.Identify the characteristics of hazardous substances and waste materials, and 4.Understand the design for the environment by improving and optimizing theenvironmental performance of products, impact on human health, associated risks, andproduct and process costs. Course reviews by students were very positive. The benefits ofan active online learning model were derived. Students mentioned appropriate timeinvolved with the homework
navigate this active, social landscape of engineering practice. There aremore challenges to tackle in today’s educational settings to prepare students for thecollaboration, people-coordination, presentation, and community-building skills they will needin their professional lives.1 IntroductionShining a light into the early career experiences of recently graduated engineering students isno easy task. Their professionl pathways are varied even in the first 2-3 years after graduation[2] and engineering work itself is so multi-dimensional that one engineering-intensive settingmay not map neatly onto another. Ethnographic research within these workplace settings, toobserve real-time projects, assignments, interactions, phone calls, and meetings, is
provides an outline of our guiding research questions (RQ),associated Community of Practice(CoP) activities, and expected CoP and project outcomes. Figure 1. Overview of ER2 ProjectAs depicted in Figure 1, we first aimed to develop a comprehensive understanding of how ethicalengineering research manifests among biomedical engineering faculty through phenomenography.Second, we sought to understand what experiences or factors contribute to the ways facultymembers in biomedical engineering experience ethical engineering research. Third, we aimed todiscern how faculty can promote ethical engineering research by generating Ethics Heuristicsbased on critical incidents. Throughout these research activities, we have engaged
Page 22.1028.3the companies employing professional workforces who may or may not be alumni of thepartnering university. That is, through training and education programs, continuing educationdepartments can help companies hire and retain more productive and knowledgeable workerswho, in turn are key to their company’s success and thus to making contributions to overalleconomic development and prosperity in the broader community and region. Accomplishing thelater is of particular significance to public research universities.Many existing university-company collaborations for this purpose can be categorized byfocusing on two principal intricacies. One intricacy relates to the content of training; and theother to the delivery of training4 In
Policy, vol. 3, 2011.[22] Meredith, Marc. “Why Do Universities Compete in the Rating Game? An EmpiricalAnalysis of the Effects of the U.S. News and World Report College Rankings.” Research inHigher Education, vol. 45, no. 5, pp. 443-461, 2004.[23] Clarke, Marguerite. “The Impact of Higher Education Rankings on Student Access, Choice,and Opportunity.” Higher Education in Europe, vol. 32, no.1, pp. 59-70, 2007.[24] Sedwick, Phillip. “Pearson’s correlation coefficient.” BMJ, vol. 345, 2012.
effective for introducing students toVLSI in an authentic context. References providing content examples are the Proceedings of theIEEE International Electron Devices Annual Meeting, IEEE International Solid-State CircuitsConference (ISSCC), Intel Technology Journal.62-66 IBM Journal of Research and Development,International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors (ITRS), and IEEE Solid-State CircuitsMagazine.Through the use of concrete examples in the refereed literature at a variety of silicon technologynodes, this course reflects the globalization of the semiconductor industry and the impact it hashad on semiconductor manufacturing, national security, and workforce development, especiallyin the past two decades, as discussed in Defense Science
extraction using repurposed aircraft engines powered on natural gas. As chair of the Engineering Technology Curriculum Committee, she is actively engaged in aligning the curricular changes and SLO to the industry driven student competencies. Her main current research interest is in engineering pedagogy, focusing on development of integrated mechanical engineering technology curricula for enhanced student learning experience. While her expertise encompasses thermo-fluid sciences with applications in micro-combined heat and power systems, recently, her research included educational investigations in Virtual and Extended Reality for engineering systems, renewable energy systems and energy conversion, social and sustainable
Niina Nurmi is a professor of international design business management and the director of IDBM mas- ter’s program, Aalto University’s multidisciplinary flagship program. Her research focuses on work de- sign, leadership, creative collaboration and wellbeing in virtual work. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Creating Value in Project-based Multidisciplinary Design CoursesAbstractUniversity-industry collaboration plays an important role in creating engineering programsthat are attractive to students, lead to competent, employable engineers and the local impact ofuniversities. However, academic and industrial realms can operate with differentvocabularies, assumptions and routines. This
center, a collaborative network of five universities, is supported by fourpillars: workforce development, diversity, industry, and research. This poster will outlineresearch experiences and career and graduate school preparation and associated evaluationrelated to workforce development and diversity including a Research Experience for Teachers(RET) for middle and high school teachers, a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)and a Young Scholars program for high school students. Our presentation documents anddescribes steps taken to launch the educational programming during the first year of the center.The overarching broader impact goal of CISTAR Workforce Development is to create atechnically excellent and inclusive community of
women to lead in engaging youth inengineering within their communities. Qualitative data from Ambassadors indicate the programhas supported their development of the 5Cs, critical to positive youth development. In addition,the program has solidified Ambassadors’ interests in engineering. Pilot survey data indicate thatthe youth who participate in Ambassadors’ programs are developing interest in and knowledgeabout engineering. As the program continues to grow, we will continue to measure the impact ofthe Ambassadors program on both the Ambassadors and their participants.ReferencesCoburn, C. (2003). Rethinking scale: Moving beyond numbers to deep and lasting change. Educational Researcher, 32(3), 3-12.Eby, L. T., Allen, T. D., Evans, S. C
Investigator of NSF-funded projects.Pamela J Silvers, Mentor-Connect/Florence Darlington Pamela Silvers is Professor Emeritus - have taught in the Computer Technologies Department at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Currently she is co-Principal Investigator (co-PI) for the Mentor-Connect Forward Grant. She previously served at PI for three NSF ATE Grant entitled Skilled Workers Get Jobs which focused on recruiting and retaining more women into technology programs.Buffy Quinn, University of Southern Mississippi ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Applying Project Management Skills to NSF ATE-funded Grants: A roadmap to success for first-time grantees
Paper ID #45563BOARD # 204: Enhancing Engineering Education for Homeschool FamiliesThrough MAKEngineering Kits (Work in Progress)Dr. Amber Simpson, State University of New York at Binghamton Amber Simpson is a Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education in the Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership Department at Binghamton University. Her research interests include (1) examining individual’s identity(ies) in one or more STEM discipline, and (2) investigating family engagement in and interactions around STEM-related activities.Dr. Adam Maltese, Indiana University-Bloomington Professor of Science EducationDr. Kelli Paul
, how the research methodologies facilitate in-depth understanding of theissues at hand, and potential impacts of the study. We then provide suggestions for those whowish to do similar studies.IntroductionOne aspect of being an engineering educator is doing research, and a subset of that research mayfocus on engineering education. One research area with particular potential for having impact onengineering education is diversity. Diversity is a significant concern in engineering education, asevidenced by the numerous recent calls to recruit and retain more women and underrepresentedminorities into engineering majors and professions1,2. Discussions about the importance ofmeeting the needs of diverse students are widespread; however, there has
first year of implementation with the JamersonWater System, we are collecting data as to how this interactive display has impacted the learningof our students. We will share data specific to our fourth grade students.Building Walls SignsAs you enter Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary, you will begin to see wall signs throughoutthe school that incorporate engineering concepts and highlight various scientists and engineers.In an effort to engage the community and promote engineering, these signs focus on famouspeople from the past. They are strategically placed around the school, matching the curriculumcontent taught within that physical area. For example, the sign depicting Leonardo da Vinci isplaced on the building housing the art room, as
Paper ID #19098Investigating Teacher’s Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge in aCAD-enabled Learning EnvironmentDr. Chandan Dasgupta, Department of Computer and Information Technology, Purdue University, WestLafayette Dr. Dasgupta is a Postdoctoral research fellow at Purdue University. He has a PhD in Learning Sci- ences from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and MS in Human-Computer Interaction from Georgia Tech. His dissertation work focused on scaffolding students’ productive disciplinary engage- ment in engineering design activities using suboptimal models. His research interests include the use of
handling. 01.04 Analyze process changes for impact on a product. 01.05 Identify principles and practices of production timing. 01.06 Identify the effect of time, motion, and procedural changes on productivity. 01.07 Demonstrate knowledge of raw materials properties and requirements. 01.08 Follow engineering specifications and documentation in equipment setup. 01.09 Explain the importance of routine maintenance. 01.10 Identify customer needs. Document product and process compliance with customer requirements.02.0 Generate and interpret computer-aided design/drafting. The student will be able to: 02.01 Apply current industrial computer-aided design and drafting practices. 02.02 Import
course has been restructured as a project-basedcourse. Students are required to analyze, design, simulate, and build a completely functionalsystem by the end-of-term project. The goal of the project was achieved to enhance studentunderstanding of the fundamental concept of design-for-environment (dfE) and hands-on learningof green energy manufacturing. Students understood the design for the environment by improvingand optimizing the environmental performance of products, impact on human health, associatedenergy, and material and process costs. Students commented that they enjoyed working in suchgreen energy manufacturing project with hands-on laboratory experiments. The senior designproject evaluations by the faculty and industrial advisory
motivation to usethe tools they learned, and specific behaviors learners adopted after attending a Carpentriesworkshop.We compiled existing instruments measuring computer self-efficacy [14], Java programmingself-efficacy [15], Python and computational ability [16], self-efficacy towards FLOSS projects[17], and student-instructor relationships [18]. Assessment specialists on staff and from ourinstructor community used a rubric to vote on whether to omit questions, keep them as-is, oradapt them for the purposes of our data collection. Rather than focusing on learners’ skills withrespect to particular tools, we wanted to focus on assessing learner confidence, motivation, andadoption of good research practices [19], as these elements represent the
out how much it might cost to do a project, convince others that a project could yield useful outcomes, etc. know more about STEM careers, know that there is a place for people of all intellectual capabilities in STEM careers, have more interest in STEM careers. (Interest in STEM careers is only an objective for students.) see more relevance of STEM to everyday life. see scientists and engineers as ‘normal’ people. Goal 3: Impact scientists’ and engineers’ ability to effectively communicate with teachers and students in order to improve teachers’ and students’ understanding of science and their knowledge about scientists’ and engineers’ work-lives
are helpful to identify current ability, strengths,and gaps. Based on the results, advisors provide feedback and recommendations to students.Furthermore, advisors are kept up to date by participating in the COS meetings. We haveobserved that advisors who have low participation in the COS may have a negative impact ontheir students’ engagement perhaps based on the lack of information that was shared during theCOS of which they were absent. Therefore, we encourage advisors to attend the COS meetingsregularly.Second, COS meetings enable interdisciplinary collaboration and communication. Theprofessional interaction was strengthened by review of the literature regarding interdisciplinaryeducation, interdisciplinary curriculum design, creation and
related research and pilot projects by faculty andstudents at the universities involved. As an example, the lead graduate student author isconducting an ongoing pilot project focused on addressing the transportation and logistics needsof food pantries in a major Midwestern city, working with a large group of undergraduatestudents at one participating campus located in its downtown. Originally, this project started inthe context of the Covid 19 pandemic to develop and refine contactless delivery vehicles, whichwas of interest to industry collaborators and was proposed by an industry foundation. However,as engineering and informatics students actively engaged with the food pantry community itbecame clear that their needs were much broader and
, engage in lifelong learning, and use engineering tools. Team processes spanfunctioning on teams and forms of communication, as well as possible use of engineeringtechniques. Solution requirements should span the design of products, communication, impactsof solutions, and knowledge of contemporary issues affecting solutions. Solution assetsencompass experimentation to prove value, design of products, forms of communication, andunderstanding solution impacts. This alignment with ABET outcomes demonstrates the value ofthe conceptual model as a basis for developing assessments that support program accreditation aswell as student classroom assessment.Table 3: Alignment of conceptual model with ABET engineering criteria outcomes
work closely with their partner teachers to engage middle andhigh school students in science and engineering demonstrations, presentations, and activitiesrelated to the fellows’ research. The two primary goals of the IMPACT LA Program are to 1) change teachers, students,and parents’ perceptions of engineers and encourage K-12 students to explore engineering andresearch careers, and 2) to enhance the communication and research skills of graduate fellows.6To achieve these goals, during workshops teachers participate in a wide range of researchexperiences designed by fellows to introduce and update teachers to their research areas.Graduate fellows conduct Master’s thesis research in Computer Science, Computer/ElectricalEngineering
professional behaviors for entry-level engineers has prompted much dialogue between academia, industry, and government15,19,26.For these reasons, care was taken to embed professional expectations for behavior, rigor inmeasurement, and alignment with accreditation standards throughout the assessment framework.The student perspective permeates the K-12 assessment literature. One of the most respectedreferences is that by Stiggins20 which outlines five attributes of quality assessment which applyto any educational setting. These include: (a) clearly communicated purposes, (b) clear andappropriate targets, (c) target and method matching, (d) appropriate sampling, and (e)elimination of bias and distortion. It is essential that all participants and users of
engage in, a small pilot study,results and discussion. Finally, we close with limitations, implications and future work.Literature ReviewIntelligent Agents in EducationAn intelligent agent is an autonomous system that can sense and act on the given environment inpursuit of its own agenda20. There are four basic properties of an intelligent agent, it can: 1) runwithout direct intervention of humans (i.e., autonomy), 2) communicate and interact withhumans and other agents (i.e., social ability), perceive the environment and respond to changes init (i.e., reactivity), and exhibit goal-directed behavior (i.e., pro-activeness21). Furthermore, themost important property of an intelligent agent is that the agent is conceptualized or implementedusing
many industries such as automotive, chemical distribution etc. on transportation and operations management projects. She works extensively with food banks and food pantries on supply chain management and logistics focused initiatives. Her graduate and undergraduate students are integral part of her service-learning based logistics classes. She teaches courses in strategic relationships among industrial distributors and distribution logistics. Her recent research focuses on engineering education and learning sciences with a focus on how to engage students better to prepare their minds for the future. Her other research interests include empirical studies to assess impact of good supply chain practices such as
educational systems that involve technologies which are neither simple nor inexpensive.One suggestion is to focus on new and innovative models for facilitating collaboration with otherhigher education institutions. The reason is evident. A majority of the more than 3,500 collegesand universities in the United States that have fewer than 2,000 students cannot afford to makecostly, recurring investments. The benefits of on-line lab course offerings range from definedand anticipated to unexpected and extensive1. Moreover, globalization has changed the landscapeof manufacturing industry. More and more manufacturing companies in US are moving out tooversea due to inexpensive labor cost and other resources. Manufacturing industry becomessensitive about
competence grew very much out of post-warAmerica’s need to understand, and make itself understood to, the non-English-speaking world.Today, the competence seems as much required for anyone functioning in a world where mosteveryone communicates in one or several forms of English.So, there is an urgently felt need to equip our students with these competencies, andinternationalization is supposedly the most effective way to gain them. However, despite themassive resources spent on this, the way these efforts are presently measured make it difficult forus to assess the intended learning outcomes and the quality of our learning activities, includingthose for international mobility.The result of HEIs efforts are mainly analyzed in terms of structural