stakeholders. The program comprises four parties: (1) the design team ofsenior engineering students who are responsible for all design decisions, analysis, andmanufacturing; (2) a faculty coach to mentor and guide the team in best practices; (3) thesponsor, who provides the scope of the design need and funding, (4) and program administrationwho coordinate course matter, grades, and events.In this project, students were hired by researchers in the field of food science to build a vacuumevaporator for a pilot plant that can also be used as a learning platform for students. Vacuumevaporators are used in the food industry to produce concentrated products of liquid foods thatare free of volatile contents, such as tomato paste, condensed milk, or
topics included in the course and recognized the collaborative nature of solving real-worldproblems. The students expressed their increased motivation to learn the class topics that werespecifically framed as problems in a cross-disciplinary context. Overall, the approach used waseffective in introducing the students to the importance and relationship of science and engineeringanalyses when interfaced with contemporary government policy. Recommendations are providedfor future implementation of similar collaborative exercises.IntroductionThe engineering curriculum needs to be broadened by integrating more content from liberal arts,public policy, economics, and other technical and non-technical fields of knowledge [1], [2].Engineering students
’ confidence and anxiety.When asked about the impact of the presence of extra credit opportunities on their anxiety,students’ responses overall indicated that it has little impact on anxiety but generally increasedtheir confidence in their own success (Figure 1). Analysis of the short answer responses related tothese Likert questions uncovered three categories: • No Impact on Anxiety: Student indicated that the presence of extra credit had no impact on their overall anxiety in the course or that they felt no pressure to complete it. • Anxiety Reduction: Student states that the presence of extra credit reduces their anxiety • Anxiety Increases: Students whos responses fit into this category indicated that the medium of the extra
different learning needs that must be addressed [1], [20]. Activelearning can address these differences, and its strategies can allow effective, satisfying, andimproved learning for diverse "learning styles, generational needs, and competencies" [21, p.82]. Continuing education will benefit from incorporating active learning strategies designed tooptimize the learning experience [17].Adoption of active learning practices by CEPD instructorsDespite the known benefits of active learning, adoption of innovating teaching strategiescontinues to lag [22]–[25], and knowledge around its use in continuing education andprofessional development (CEPD) environments is particularly lacking. According to Knowles(1980), active learning is one of the fundamental
downloaded into an Excel file and consolidatedby group. The AAR questions were compiled and placed into the Excel file.AnalysisDue to the small populations, analysis of the data is limited to descriptive statistics. However,there were general comparisons based on statement responses averages as well as standarddeviation and coefficient of variation. Free form answers to the AAR questions were used todraw general inferences and common trends. [22]FindingsThe pre/post survey statement averages for the control group are depicted in Figure 1. Thestatement response average is on the “y” axis and the corresponding statements are on the “x”axis. This graph illustrates what one might expect – an upward trend in statement answeraverages. It would seem a
point of view engineers must value both contingent and rational, or necessary,knowledge. This duality of knowledge creates tensions for outcome development andmeasurement in several ways. One is that contingent knowledge is generally less valued inacademic cultures, where math and physics often are the yardsticks by which disciplines measurethemselves. Thus necessity often gets preference when outcomes are defined and measured.Another is that assessing outcomes based on necessity is relatively simple, but the nature ofcontingency makes such outcomes more problematic to assess. This was part of ABET’s shiftfrom (a)-(k) to (1)-(7). However it is the ability to apply contingent reasoning that is valued inthe practice of engineering [21]. Outcome
devices toeconomy-critical and life-critical devices. A big reason for the proliferation of digital devicesinto every part of our lives is that digital systems have increasing capabilities at shrinking costs[1]. This seemingly contradictory march has often been characterized by Moore’s Law, namedafter Gordon Moore, co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and CEO of Intel.A critical challenge to continue this progress is management of digital circuit complexity. Thedays of hand-tuned digital circuits designed by single engineer are long gone. Modern digitalcircuits are far too complex for a single person to grasp and understand. To aid the moderndigital circuit designer, hardware description languages (HDLs) such as ABEL [2], VHDL (nowdescribed by
the collaborativetechnology theme, both in the industrial application and academic research arena. The'Equipping' stage targets uplifting students' hands-on ability by providing the necessarytechnical competencies for prototyping innovative solutions to industrial problems. The'Showcasing' stage emphasizes professional practices of students by engaging them inintensive partnerships and collaborative work with industrial partners. Additionally, itinvolves building a platform for students to disseminate their findings and innovations toindustrial collaborators and other stakeholders through knowledge exchange activities. Figure 1 General timeline for implementation of the IES framework and the categories of related events during
. Page 26.230.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Are Automated Assessment Tools Helpful in Programming Courses?AbstractAutomated assessment tools (AATs) are growing in popularity in introductory programmingcourses, but researchers may have a difficult time synthesizing valid data to draw conclusionsabout the tools’ usefulness. Our first step addressing this issue was to break down our overridingquestion—are automated assessment tools helpful in programming courses?—into four morespecific questions: (1) Have AATs proven to be helpful in improving student learning? (2) Dostudents think that AATs have improved their performance? (3) After having used the tools
with a desire to dosomething positive about it. Regarding compassion within the context of service-learning (SL) andthe development of engineers generally, we ask: 1. Does the use of service-learning, development engineering experiences increase compassion in engineering students towards those for whom the design should benefit? 2. Does the use of these types of experiences increase professionalism and quality of effort in engineering students? 3. Do any potential gains in engineering student compassion and quality seem likely to continue into their careers?Previous work on compassion’s role in engineering service-learningThere have been many service-learning projects in engineering, as the discipline lends
Computer Science from University of Portsmouth, UK in 2006. Aamir was also a Visiting Scientist at MIT, USA in 2010-11 where he worked on the award-winning Cilk technolgy. Aamir’s research interests include designing and implementing parallel software on high-end computing platforms. Aamir is an architect and the main developer of an MPI-like library called MPJ Express (http://mpjexpress.org).Prof. Ala Al-Fuqaha, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Ala Al-Fuqaha received Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering and Networking from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City. He is Professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University. His research interests include the use of machine learning in general and deep learning in
Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) experience lower rates of unemployment and higher salaries, aphenomenon seen across all nations. Recent technological advancements in the engineeringfield have created an environment for educators to reconsider the ways they should beeducating future engineers. Educational reform efforts have been spurred by concerns aboutcompetitiveness and the insufficient number of graduating engineers to fill vacant positions inthe job market. Several organizations have released reports that describe the need forsystemic change in the engineering education curriculum with a focus on skills that helpgraduates develop their employability skills, such as process, design and analytical skills [1][2] [3
learning.1. IntroductionThe Stitt Scholars Program at the University of Dayton was started to create an opportunity fortransdisciplinary teams of Arts, Business, and Engineering students to collaborate withentrepreneurs and startup companies in the Dayton area. With a generous donation from Jim andCarrol Stitt (of Cutco Corporation), the first cohort was recruited to start in the fall of 2021semester. The program requires students to commit to one academic year (fall and springsemesters) of experiential learning, where they work in transdisciplinary teams with startupcompanies and entrepreneurs. The students, who are sophomores, juniors, and seniors maintaintheir regular semester schedule while engaging in the program. Each student puts in ten
communicateand coordinate and manage the skills needed for a successful engineer that meets the marketexpectations.Skill portal architecture and description:The architecture is based on three main components, namely: a database, a web application, anda smart engine.Web application with user interface for different user groups will help manage the data related tousers, employers, certificates, and university. A smart engine will work in the backend of theapplication to generate matches between positions, skills, students/engineers, and plannedcertificates/training programs.User Groups: 1) Students 3) University 2) Admin 4) EmployersUser interfaces:For every user group there is a dedicated Graphical User Interface (GUI
next generation of engineers. Paula is intentional in creating programming for women faculty, staff, and students that fosters social engagement and professional growth. From her years as an attorney, Paula is thrilled to continue her research which now focuses on best practices for supporting and recruiting the next generation of women engineers. In 2021, Paula and her colleagues were recognized as the authors of the 2021 Best Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Paper in the Community Education Division for their paper “Leveling the Playing Field: A Virtual Summer Camp for Women of Color”, which was presented at the 2021 ASEE Conference. Paula is passionate about sharing the connection between law and engineering. Paula
, buildingtechnical confidence and STEM identity. The desired program should include a culminating eventthat would ideally be housed on-campus, exposing the K-12 students to the campus community,and providing information sessions about admission requirements and admissions pathways(including transfer pathways that are accessible and economically efficient). Past outreach effortsindicate that getting first-generation students to step foot on campus means that they are far morelikely to apply, so this exposure is critical to the overall program goals. Logistically the programneeds to be economically feasible, meaning low-cost physical componentry that is easilymanufactured, assembled and quality controlled.Between Spring 2020 - Spring 2021, the first iteration
frequency bands (MF, LF and VLF) 1 where wavepropagation is mostly the result of diffraction around the earth’s surface and/or the surface wavebeing guided by a conductive earth in the same way of what would occur on a transmission line.This is referred to as ground wave or is sometimes called the “Norton surface wave.” [1,2] and isillustrated in Figure 1. Because of the earth’s limited conductivity, it takes a relatively large amountof power to overcome ground losses (in addition to spherical dispersion losses) and these groundlosses increase as the frequency is increased. Hence, this is why practical ground wavecommunication is limited to the MF and below bands (i.e. below 3 MHz). Another means of radiopropagation is tropospheric bending where
. “whether the plaintiff’s protected speech was a substantial or motivating factor in the adverse employment action;” 4. “whether the state had an adequate justification for treating the employee differently from other members of the general public; and” 5. “whether the state would have taken the adverse employment action even absent the protected speech.”The courts today often apply this balancing test to evaluate the merits of a freedom of speech case.However, as we will discuss with the next two landmark cases the key issue in this analysis hasbecome the first and second test: (1) whether the plaintiff spoke on a matter of public concern and(2) whether the plaintiff spoke as a private citizen or public employee
3D printer can be used (Invent3D Printer) arepresented, including a brief description on its development, the different components, itsfunctionality. A brief overview of the two main operations are covered: changing the filament andleveling the board. After the lecture session, a hands-on session follows, starting with changing the filament in theprinter and then leveling the board. Six Invent3D printers are used for the hands-on session,allowing groups of about four participants to work on each printer. The team of faculty membersguides the participants during the hands-on session. Several iPads are also made available forparticipants to use in order to follow the step-by-step video instructions. Figure 1 shows theactivities in this
lab.The mock RCIED hastwo primarycomponents. The first isthe mock RCIED itself,which contains the radioextracted from thegarage door opener, plusthe battery power supplyand buzzer added by thestudent. The second partis the handheld remote,which can be used as-iswith no modifications. Ablock diagram of theRCIED system is shown Figure 1: Mock RCIED and remote controlin Figure 1.The jammer is comprised of a controller, which modifies jamming output in response to usercontrols; an RF amplifier that generates the signals for transmission; an antenna to radiate thesignals; and a power supply. A block diagram of the jammer is shown in Figure 2.The next two sections provide a detailed description of the mock RCIED and jammer controller
2020 the National Academy of Scienceschallenged educators with a goal it stated “to reengineer engineering education” [1]. Thatreengineering involves asking the questions: “How can we make our processes more effective,more quality conscious, more flexible, simpler, and less expensive?” [1] One potential approachto making our processes more flexible and less expensive is by satisfying multiple requirementsof the ABET general criterion 7 for facilities with a single space. Criterion 7 states, “Classrooms,offices, laboratories, and associated equipment must be adequate to support attainment of studentoutcomes and to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning [2].” Educating the Engineer of2020 states, “Although its form may change from one
In Progress: Lab on Cart: Developing a Low-Cost Fluid Visualization Setup for Experiential Learning, Class Demonstration and OutreachAbstractDespite being present in many natural phenomena and engineering systems, fluid dynamics isoften perceived as difficult and mysterious by students. The transparency of common fluids (airand water) and the complex, non-linearity of the governing equations make understanding thesedynamics challenging.Flow visualization has been shown to be an effective method for teaching complex fluid dynamicsto a general audience. The streamlines over a car prototype in a wind tunnel, or the vortexformation of a hurricane, to name a couple, have become household images confirming the efficacyof this technique
each senior designgroup, judges provided feedback via a google form with numerical assessment of eachperformance indicator and open-ended comments (see Appendix A), before moving on to thenext group. In Spring 2022, 19 industry responses were completed and submitted; in Spring2023, 41 industry responses were submitted. Performance indicators with distinct skill subsetsfor engineering design, presentation skills, professional and self-management skills, such aspersistence, motivation, and innovative thinking were assessed (18 total performance indicatorsfor each year, see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).Data AnalysisWe utilized the results from judges' assessments on various aspects of the senior design posterpresentation and discussion session on BE-Day
(rather than 3)EvaluationThe game expansion was tested in a civil and environmental engineering departmental gamenight. There were 15 game players including 4 undergraduate students and 11 graduate students.They constituted 4 teams, and the teams were formed by choice with groups consisting of mixesof undergraduate and graduate students. An anonymous post-game survey was implemented tocapture feedback on: 1) alignment of the game with LOs, 2) general game structure, and 3)open-ended suggestions. This feedback guides further multi-role game expansion development.Overall, the game was well-received by the game players and many cited a desire to play thegame again.The post-game survey asked
sheet, i.e., it will not show that they have failed the course.[Course] is a one-semester, three-hour-a-week (one hour of class), first-year course delivered at[University] since fall 2020. Author 1 has been the lead instructor for this course throughout itsrun till present, while Authors 2–6 and 8 were or are presently co-instructors in their respectivesections of the course. Prior to fall 2020, there was a course under the same course ID whichconsisted of a series of talks introducing first-year students to the program followed by aquestion and answer session, with a few laboratory visits.The newly designed course from fall 2020 onward offers students an opportunity to experiencethe various tracks of [IUP] while developing essential problem
havecorrected his/her performance as spelled out in the remediation plan, the faculty member couldreceive discipline up to and including dismissal for cause.Table 1: Select UW System Board of Regents Policies Related to Tenure.POLICY NUMBER BRIEF DESCRIPTION 20-9 Provides guidelines for procedures and potential implications for campus-level Post-Tenure Review policies 20-23 Provides general guidelines for faculty tenure that must be followed in the campus-level tenure policies 20-24 Provides procedures that were to be followed at the campus-level if tenured faculty were to be terminated due to
andimportant to today’s engineers. However, Frankenstein is rarely discussed in technical classes.This paper discusses a design project for first-year Mechanical Engineering students that askedstudents to select and explore themes from Frankenstein as a guide for the design of anautonomous robot. In essence, the students were required to develop a target customer that wouldbenefit from the theme they selected. The use of the novel to generate concepts for the robotswas supported by using a form of double column notes. This processes required the students toselect several quotes from the book as inspiration for concept generation. Students sketched therobot ideas and explained the connection between the quote from the book and the concept. The
rates vary with selectivity and the size of low-income enrollment. postsecondary education descriptive analysis report. nces 2007-161.” National Center for Education Statistics, 2006. [9] B. Brinkman and A. Diekman, “Applying the communal goal congruity perspective to enhance diversity and inclusion in undergraduate computing degrees,” in Proceedings of the 47th ACM technical symposium on computing science education, 2016, pp. 102–107.[10] L. V. Morris, S.-S. Wu, and C. L. Finnegan, “Predicting retention in online general education courses,” The American Journal of Distance Education, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 23–36, 2005.[11] R. Boone, S. Al-Haddad, and E. Campbell, “Forecasting universities’ graduation rates using multiple
skills. The Engineering Design Self-Efficacy scale [11] was developed tomeasure self-efficacy of engineering skill and general skills includes the following constructs: engineering designself-efficacy, motivation, outcome expectancy, and anxiety. Design in this scale refers to the iterative process usedin engineering: 1) identifying a problem, 2) analyzing the data, 3) identifying possible solutions, 4) designing aprototype, 5) implementing a plan, and 6) assessing the plan. Within the studies reviewed, three utilized theEngineering Design Self-Efficacy Scale [27, 28, 29]. This scale does not address physical design throughhand-drawing or CAD programs. Carberry et al. [11] found statistical differences in self-efficacy between high,intermediate
thegame will be played and information about the scenario. The general instructions also providethe list of questions that will guide the meeting, as well as some policy recommendations that theplayers can consider as potential courses of action. Stakeholders are, however, free to form theirown recommendations, which can arise from the negotiations of the game. The questions askedare: 1. Should further regulation and/or stimulation of human antibiotic production be included within the scope of the National Action Plan? 2. Should regulating the removal of antibiotic resistance drivers from wastewater be included within the scope of the National Action Plan? 3. Should regulating the use of antibiotics for growth promotion in