and cyclical nature. I also wanted to capture the idea that even though you may go back to a previous stage in the design process (ie researching or ideation) you are not actually going backwards and you are still making progress. This idea is illustrated through the helix shape that I drew in the middle of the sphere.”Student K “My final design included the binary stars and the orbiting planet (which is represented by a light blue LED light) on the infinity shaped path. The front side of the box has handles to open the small drawers where I could switch out the
innovative engineering transferprogram. Through the National Science Foundation funded research, Wright College developed,implemented, and assessed innovative strategies: Contextualized Bridge [12], Holistic andProgrammatic Approach for Transfer (HPAT) [13], and Multidimensional First-Year Experience(MFYE) [14] in developing the most talented and competitive aspiring engineers and computerscientists.The evidence-based strategies streamline transitions from high school to CC, and from CC to four-year institutions, while also developing processes that extend beyond these transitions. Essentialto these innovations have been the removal of well-known barriers to CC transfer, the developmentof a sense of belonging, and focused attention on the self
for Engineering Education, 2011 Navy Metrology Engineering Center STEM Outreach through the STEP Program: Challenges, Lessons Learned and Application to DoD StrategyBackground:The United States and especially the Department of Defense (DoD) has historically reliedheavily upon scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians to innovate, design, produceand maintain a technically superior capability to defend and advance the interests of the UnitedStates, both at home and globally. The United States maintained a leading edge technologicadvantage through and beyond World War II until it was stunned by the Soviet Union‟s launchof Sputnik 1 on October 4, 1957. Sputnik 1 was the first artificial
AC 2009-210: SOCIALIZATION TO THE PROFESSORIATE THROUGHRESEARCH COLLABORATION: EXAMINING WHAT ENGINEERINGDOCTORAL STUDENTS ASPIRING TO FACULTY CAREERS LEARN FROMFACULTY MENTORSTonya Saddler, Northwestern University Dr. Tonya N. Saddler is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Northwestern University.Elizabeth Creamer, Virginia Tech Dr. Elizabeth G. Creamer is a Professor of Educational Research and Evaluation at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). Page 14.1064.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Socialization to the professoriate through research collaboration: Examining
. Our goal is twofold: to introduce ARIE concepts through personalengagement with course-related topics and to strategically incorporate role models to enhancestudent understanding and motivation. Our team hypothesizes that by incorporating theseprinciples into a STEM course, students are not only equipped with technical proficiency butalso develop the critical ability to evaluate the wider societal impacts of domain-specificknowledge. In each targeted course, the revision introduces a sequence of group assignments,class discussions, and presentations that explore historical, ethical, or social issues related to thecourse topics with a focus on anti-racism, diversity, inclusion, and equity in the discipline. Whilethe proposed changes are
as a result oftheir interactions and observations in class. In this vein it may not be surprising that theinstructor’s expectations would be beyond simply the performance of the prototype; elementsthat may be reflected in their evaluation of the prototype. Regardless, we believe the ACJprocess/system can be a valuable research tool to study and better inform the practices andprocesses of education related to engineering design. Further exploration around the similarities and differences in student, instructor, andpracticing professionals through ACJ may yield meaningful findings related to best-practices forpedagogy. Therefore, it is recommended to expand upon this work to better understand thevalues in design amongst diverse groups
Paper ID #42704The Nexus of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Engineering Education:Unlocking Engineers’ Potential through Learning Experiences that CultivateSelf-Efficacy in Embracing New IdeasMs. Nada Elfiki, Stanford University Nada Elfiki was a Visiting Student Researcher in the Design Education Lab in Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University from February 2020 to February 2021. Her research interests bridge innovative and entrepreneurial behavior with insights from psychology, focusing on neuroplasticty and mindset in educational development. Nada holds B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Management and
“I Feel Very Good Speaking My Language”: Supporting Middle School Youth’sMultilingual Competencies in Engineering through Tech Journalism [WORK INPROGRESS] In K-12 classrooms, students rarely have opportunities to draw on the richness of theirbackgrounds to critically analyze and communicate about climate technologies, nor do theyengage in designing meaningful solutions to address large societal and environmental challenges.Yet, young people, who see the world through the lens of their community’s language andcultural resources, are at the forefront of these conversations. Through a design-based researchstudy, our work seeks to explore how 6th-grade students in an urban district in the U.S.Northeast utilize their community resources
“U.S. engineers therefore needed to add additional value,beyond technical skills, to remain competitive in the worldwide marketplace.”14 And McKnight,describing his involvement with developing international programs as Georgia Tech, similarlynoted that “[t]he relationship between a technological university and industry had come fullcircle on the strength of a student’s performance that demonstrated not just technical skill, butthe ability to adapt thoroughly to another culture, to a considerable extent by going through thewindow of its language and culture.”15 Is it possible that these individuals have been challengedso frequently that they instinctively ground their claims in the technical core and then buildingoutward? For some, this may
toward achieving the program's goals. Through structuredresearch experiences, faculty mentorship, and community engagement, the program providedmeaningful opportunities for students from underrepresented backgrounds to excel incomputational sciences and engineering. The success of the program in improving academicperformance, and interest in advanced studies and STEM careers highlights its potential tocontribute to the broader goal of strengthening national competitiveness in science andtechnology.References[1] S. H. Russell, M. P. Hancock, and J. McCullough, “Benefits of Undergraduate Research Experiences,” Science, vol. 316, no. 5824, pp. 548–549, Apr. 2007, doi: 10.1126/science.1140384.[2] A. L. Zydney, J. S. Bennett, A. Shahid, and K. W
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Institute Labs, TD Bank and Great Coast Enterprisesall noticed the potential in our project and helped our team with ideas and marketing. Through allof our outreach programs, our project has gained the attention of many investors, corporations, andstudents all the way from the south shore of Massachusetts all the way to the Berkshires of NewYork and beyond. Our team is still not done showcasing our project as many of us frequently givetalks to local schools as well as present at our own university on a regular basis.Conclusion Stability will continue to be the topic of interest when it comes to offshore vertical axiswind turbine platforms. Understanding which parameters cause these instabilities and how thestructural geometry, material
Paper ID #44413What do Transfer Students Have to Say: An Analysis of the Experience ofTransfer Students through Topic ModelingMs. Claire MacDonald, The University of Texas at El Paso Claire MacDonald is a research assistant at the University of Texas at El Paso and she is currently conducting data analysis using Natural Language Processing on online surveys. She likes to visit and explore the National Parks nearby her hometown of El Paso, Texas.Palvi Aggarwal, The University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Aggarwal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Dr
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components such as LEDs, resistors, jumper wires, DC motors,and a breadboard.Throughout the course, students learn and apply concepts of electricity as they construct circuitsand measure components on their breadboards. Soldering procedures, including safety measuresand maintenance practices, are taught to students through hands-on activities, such as solderingextensions on a photoresistor. Beyond the Arduino activities, students build a small centrifugalpump, utilizing millingmachines, hand drills, vices,and other tools found at thefabrication stations, Figure 2.This project involves theapplication of concepts likeconservation of energy, datacollection and analysis, andelectricity. To further enrichtheir experience, studentsdesign an impeller for
applied in anupper-division engineering course. The intervention is designed to get students to question therole of engineers as designers of society through critical analysis of engineering designs that donot adequately consider the diversity of their user base. Preliminary findings reported here centeron a thematic analysis of the students' responses to the assignment, highlighting major trends inthe data showing that students are attentive to designs that negatively impact women and peopleof color. We discuss implications for further development of the intervention based on evidencefrom others in the field and the efficacy of our intervention in demonstrating to students thatengineering as a discipline is attentive to issues of
Paper ID #19574Understanding the Professional Formation of Engineers through the Lens ofDesign Thinking: Unpacking the Wicked Problem of Diversity and InclusionDr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Carla B. Zoltowski is an assistant professor of engineering practice in the Schools of Electrical and Com- puter Engineering and (by courtesy) Engineering Education at Purdue University. She holds a B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E., and Ph.D. in Engineering Education, all from Purdue. Prior to this she was Co-Director of the EPICS Program at Purdue where she was responsible for developing curriculum
AC 2011-1105: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN SCIENCE AND ENGI-NEERING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH AN INNOVA-TIVE BIOFUEL RESEARCH PROJECTJeffrey R Seay, University of Kentucky Assistant Professor of Chemical and Materials EngineeringWesley Allen Whipple, University of Kentucky Page 22.294.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Bridging the Gap Between Science and Engineering for High School Students through an Innovative Biofuel Research ProjectAbstractThis contribution will outline the details of a project to introduce high school students to theprinciples of sustainability and renewable energy by
AC 2012-4440: FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARN-ING IN A COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGDr. W. Vincent Wilding P.E., Brigham Young University W. Vincent Wilding is professor of chemical engineering, 1994-present, Brigham Young University. He worked for Wiltec Research Company, Inc., 1985-1994, and has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, Rice University, 1985, and a B.S. in chemical engineering, Brigham Young University, 1981.Prof. James K. Archibald, Brigham Young University James K. Archibald received a B.S. degree in mathematics from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, in 1981, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from the University of Washington, Seattle, in 1983 and 1987, respectively. Since 1987, he
AC 2012-3756: A FORMAL RESEARCH STUDY ON CORRELATING STU-DENT ATTENDANCE TO STUDENT SUCCESSMr. Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University Jason Durfee received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young Univer- sity. He holds a Professional Engineer certification. Prior to teaching at Eastern Washington University, he was a military pilot, an engineering instructor at West Point, and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, professional ethics, and piano technology.Dr. William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University William R. Loendorf is currently a Full Professor of engineering and design at Eastern Washington Uni- versity. He obtained his B.Sc. in engineering
Engineering at Oregon State University.Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University Michelle Bothwell is a Professor of Bioengineering at Oregon State University. Her teaching and research bridge ethics, social justice and engineering with the aim of cultivating an inclusive and socially just engineering profession. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 On the Importance of Spatiality and Intersectionality: Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Undergraduate Engineering Experiences Through Critical Collaborative Ethnographic Site VisitsAbstractKeywords: LGBTQIA+, Engineering, Gender, Critical collaborative ethnographic site-visitEngineering as a field is dominated by toxic
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industrial site,through a graduate student working under the supervision of an academic advisor and anindustrial advisor. This internship program is intended to expand academic learning beyond thetraditional classroom and laboratory setting, combining both the art and science of engineeringand computer science.Overview of the Graduate Internship ProgramUWM is a major urban university and enjoys close proximity to several large manufacturerslocated in the Southeastern (SE) corner of the state of Wisconsin. The metro Milwaukee area ishome to many major corporations such as Briggs & Stratton, GE Medical, Harley-Davidson,Johnson Controls, Rockwell Automation, and many others. UWM graduates enjoy high demandfor their services. Upon graduation, over
for Enhancement of Engineering Diversity and an advisor for international senior design projects in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Ash- ley received her MS in Mechanical Engineering, MPH in Public Health Education, and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Her research interests include access to higher education, broadening participation in engineering, the integration of engineering education and international development, and building capacity in low and middle income countries through inclusive technical education.Teirra K Holloman, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education Teirra Holloman is a doctoral student in engineering education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
professor. Dr. Kaipa’s research inter- ests include biologically inspired robotics, human-robot collaboration, embodied cognition, and swarm intelligence. Dr. Kaipa is a member of ASME and IEEE.Mr. Samuel J Sacks, Norfolk Public Schools After graduating from Virginia Tech with a BS in Sociology and Political Science in 2014, Mr. Sacks continued his education through Old Dominion University’s K-6 teacher education masters program. Mr. Sacks is currently teaching 4th grade social studies at the Academy for Discovery at Lakewood in Norfolk, Virginia. He lives with his girlfriend, Hillary, and their cat, Snuggles.Dr. Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University Stacie Ringleb is an associate professor in the Department of
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Session xxxxComparison, Design Review, and Prototype Model of Robotic Tool Changers for Multi-Purpose Unmanned Ground Vehicle Applications: Learning Through Industry Partnership Joshua Hicks-Ward, Kevin Nguyen, and Cody Gonzalez Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Texas at San Antonio AbstractThe University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and industry partner, Renu Robotics, applied andexecuted a Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant. This paper presents the resultsfrom a multi-education level UTSA team and their review on the current market and design of
Paper ID #7687How College Students Are Increasing Global Competency while Inspiring theNext Generation of Engineers through UFLL (student poster)Mr. Jeff Scott Thomas Jeffery Thomas has been the vice president of the ASCE Chapter at Salt Lake Community College for the past two and a half years and an active member of the ASCE club at Salt Lake Community College for the past three years. He has participated in and organized many events and ASCE local activities over those years. Thomas moved from Colorado after finishing high school in 2010 to attend college in Utah. He is currently an engineering student at Salt Lake
connections, and ongoingengagement with REU alumni. Results and mentoring frameworks will be disseminated through theASEE annual conference to benefit the broader engineering community.AcknowledgementsWe acknowledge the support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through grant #2150000.ReferencesGielen, D., Gorini, R., Wagner, N., Leme, R., Gutierrez, L., Prakash, G., Asmelash, E., Janeiro, L.,Gallina, G., Vale, G., et al. (2019). Global energy transformation: a roadmap to 2050.Veers, P., Dykes, K., Lantz, E., Barth, S., Bottasso, C. L., Carlson, O., Clifton, A., Green, J., Green, P.,Holttinen, H., et al. (2019). Grand challenges in the science of wind energy. Science, 366(6464).Wiser, R., Bolinger, M., et al. (2008). Wind technologies market