AC 2010-1161: AN ATOMIC BONDING MODULE FOR MATERIALSENGINEERING THAT ELICITS AND ADDRESSES MISCONCEPTIONS WITHCONCEPT-IN-CONTEXT MULTIMODAL ACTIVITIES, WORKSHEETS, ANDASSESSMENTSStephen Krause, Arizona State University Stephen Krause, Arizona State University Stephen Krause is Professor in the School of Materials in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of bridging engineering and education, design and selection of materials, general materials engineering, polymer science, and characterization of materials. His research interests are in innovative education in engineering and K-12 engineering outreach. He worked on Project Pathways, an NSF
technology as it relates tothe concepts found in high school science and math courses. Everyday examples areemployed to heighten and emphasize the impact that science and mathematics has on our Page 9.1217.2 “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Education” SESSION 1526standard of living. The materials are intended to complement the teacher's current text basedcontent and blend into existing or slightly modified lesson plans.HSTI uses
Paper ID #31644ASPiRe, a Ten-Week Summer One-to-One Mentoring Program and its Im-pact onUndergraduate Student Learning and ConfidenceDr. Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University Dr. Lynn Albers is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering of the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science at Hofstra University. Her previous academic contribution was as one of the founding five faculty/staff at Campbell University, helping the newly formed School of Engineering grow and establish roots in the community. A proponent of Hands-On Activities in the classroom and during out-of-school time programs, she believes that
introductory materials engineering classes. Most recently, he has been working on Project Pathways, an NSF supported Math Science Partnership, in developing modules for a courses on Connecting Mathematics with Physics and Chemistry and also a course on Engineering Capstone Design.Veronica Burrows, Arizona State University Veronica Burrows is Associate Director of the Center for Research on Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology and Associate professor in the Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering at Arizona State University. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University and her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Princeton
interdisciplinary program taught by faculty members from threedifferent schools, namely the school of engineering and technology, the school ofbusiness and management and the college of letters and sciences is expected to make thisdegree program relevant and appealing to professionals from many disciplines.IntroductionThe term "sustainability" began with the 1987 publication of the World Commission onEnvironment and Development’s report, defined as "development that meets the needs ofthe present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their ownneeds."1,2 A combination of forces, including an unprecedented growth in population,economy, urbanization, and energy use, is imposing new stresses both on the earth'sresources and on society's
. Gregory John Kelly, Pennsylvania State University Gregory Kelly is a Professor of Science Education and Associate Dean for Research, Outreach, and Tech- nology in the College of Education at Penn State University. His research investigates classroom dis- course, epistemology, and science learning.Dr. Cathy P. Lachapelle, Museum of Science Cathy Lachapelle leads the EiE team responsible for assessment and evaluation of our curricula. This includes the design and field-testing of assessment instruments and research on how children use EiE materials. Cathy is particularly interested in how collaborative interaction and scaffolded experiences with disciplinary practices help children learn science, math, and engineering
Chemistry 1 Laboratory had the most predictivevalue, with an OR = 1.59. This means that, for example, an engineering student with a GPV =3.0 (a B) in this course has a 59% greater odds of retention than a student with GPV = 2.0 (a C).On the other end of the spectrum, the Physics with Calculus 1 Laboratory was the leastpredictive of the significant courses, with an OR = 1.21. We also note that there is a cleargrouping in the rankings, with the chemistry courses showing the most influence, followed bythe math courses and finally the physics course.On the other hand, the 14 other core science courses showed no significance to retention. Thismeans that, for example, a student in Differential Equations with a maximum GPV = 4.0 wouldhave no statistically
areprovided novel lesson plans and materials for two hands-on activities that can be used in their K-12 classrooms. Graduate students from eleven engineering and science departments collaborate todevelop these materials and ensure they meet the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).Teachers earn continuing education credits for attending. REACT is an opportunity not only forteachers to learn about the cutting-edge research happening at University of Michigan, but alsoserves as a professional development tool for graduate students, giving them the opportunity towork on science communication skills as well as participate in curricula development. Theprogram has also developed a unique funding model, where university professors and departmentssponsor
Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) to improve research accessibility to undergraduate students and conducted research on engineering education and its relationship with variability as part of the Uncertainty Research Lab.Dr. Zachary Del Rosario, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Zachary del Rosario is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Applied Statistics at Olin College. His goal is to help scientists and engineers reason under uncertainty. Zach uses a toolkit from data science and uncertainty quantification to address a diverse set of problems, including reliable aircraft design and AI-assisted discovery of novel materials. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024
. To date, 53 students have successfully com-pleted the course and another 12 are enrolled for the Spring 2012 semester. The enrollment inthe course will rise significantly to 100 students per year when it becomes a required course forthe University of Wisconsin—Platteville civil and environmental engineering curricula in fall2012. Assessment efforts have shown that the I2I course met its learning objectives.3Also under the CCLI grant, the I&S course was developed to satisfy a social science elective un-der UW-Platteville’s general education requirements. This course is a three-credit, non-technicalcourse. Emphasis is placed on comprehension of social and economic impacts from infrastruc-ture. While five sub-disciplines of civil
Paper ID #42524Supporting Middle School Students’ Learning Outcomes and Engagementwith NGSS-Aligned Quantum-Infused Science CurriculumDr. Zeynep Gonca Akdemir, Purdue University I am a research assistant within the School of Engineering Education and a fresh Ph.D. in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in Science Education at Purdue University. My research specialization lies in the development of innovative science and engineering curricula tailored for K-12 students. My primary focus is on crafting hands-on, engaging learning materials that promote learning and engagement. I am also passionate about training
Paper ID #33503Incorporating a Mid-semester Project to Evaluate Communication, andLeadership Skills for Undergraduate Engineering Students in theStatics/Strength of Materials Course: A Comparative Assessment Beforeand During COVID-19Dr. Eleazar Marquez, Rice University Eleazar Marquez is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Rice University.Dr. Samuel Garcia Jr., NASA EPDC Dr. Samuel Garc´ıa Jr. is an Education Specialist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Dr. Garc´ıa helps fa- cilitate professional development to both formal and informal STEM educators utilizing NASA resources with a
the children. In the initial institutes faculty and teachers were involved indeveloping a set of curriculum materials, entitled Circle of Life , which focused on earth, air, fire,and water.When students are brought in, hands-on activities with high interest levels are stressed. Morerecent institutes have been structured around themes, taking advantage of the universityenvironments and personnel. Energy was one theme chosen for a summer institute, while spaceand flight was the theme of the August, 1998 institute. Activities during the "space and flight"sessions included construction of a planetarium, visits to flight simulators and an airfield,presentations by space science faculty on planets of the solar system, and a chance to design
Paper ID #18468Impact of High-Performing Teams on Student LearningDr. Molly A. McVey, University of Kansas Dr. Molly A. McVey is a post-doctoral teaching fellow at the University of Kansas School of Engineering where she works with faculty to incorporate evidence-based and student-centered teaching methods, and to research the impacts of changes made to teaching on student learning and success. Dr. McVey earned her Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas in 2012.Dr. Carl W. Luchies, University of KansasAdrian Joseph Villicana, University of Kansas I am a graduate student in the Social Psychology
AC 2012-3732: ENGAGING ALL STUDENTS IN ENGINEERINGDr. Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston Christine Cunningham is a Vice President at the Museum of Science, Boston, where she oversees curric- ular materials development, teacher professional development, and research and evaluation efforts related to K-16 engineering and science learning and teaching. Her projects focus on making engineering and science more relevant, understandable, and accessible to everyone, especially marginalized populations such as women, underrepresented minorities, people from low socio-economic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. She is the Founder and Director of the Engineering is Elementary project.Ms. Cathy P
department of Information Sciences & Technology. Dr. Johri studies the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for learning and knowledge shar- ing, with a focus on cognition in informal environments. He also examine the role of ICT in supporting distributed work among globally dispersed workers and in furthering social development in emerging economies. He received the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Early Career Award in 2009. He is co-editor of the Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research (CHEER) published by Cam- bridge University Press, New York, NY. Dr. Johri earned his Ph.D. in Learning Sciences and Technology Design at Stanford University and a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering at
:• Enhanced tools for hands-on learning in CIVL 130,• Increased student and public interest in science and engineering,• Increased awareness of the engineering involved in design of water features with special effects.A detailed description of the Fountain Bench apparatus, its configuration, and the nature ofdemonstrations are presented in the next section.Fountain Bench ApparatusTo meet the dual-purpose nature of the Fountain Bench, the flow cases demonstrated wererequired to be (a) technically significant, to serve students of fluid mechanics, and (b) visuallyattractive, to excite and capture the attention of K-12 students and the general public. To satisfythese criteria, the three flow cases selected for initial implementation were a bathtub
AC 2007-1484: MEASURING STUDENT LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT IN ANINTRODUCTORY ELECTRICAL SCIENCE COURSEHaley Haywood, Oklahoma State UniversityForrest Austin, Oklahoma State UniversitySeth Williams, Oklahoma State UniversityCameron Musgrove, Oklahoma State UniversityCharles Bunting, Oklahoma State University Page 12.1043.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Measuring Student Learning and Engagement in an Introductory Electrical Science CourseAbstractDoes encouraging student development through projects increase engagement in a course? Canwe use student performance on case studies to measure learning? These questions arose indiscussions
Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University).Another example of integrating the arts with STEM in higher education includes a study examiningthe ArtsScience program at two-universities, which found that the experiential learning helpedincrease retention in their programs [6]. Another study shared a rationale for STEAM developedfrom a systematic literature on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) inhigher education [7]. The three-prong rationale includes 1- STEAM for inclusion in STEMeducation, 2- STEAM for 21st century skills development, 3- STEAM for Transdisciplinaritywhere discipline [7]. Integration of the arts into engineering higher education has much potential.In the engineering workforce, new opportunities are emerging
typically required to take at least 10 engineering science courses. Therefore, we can estimatea typical engineering student spends 720 hours working on these type of problem sets duringtheir undergraduate career. Yet, there is little research about how students are learning whileworking on these problem sets. The first author of this paper has addressed this in her prior work,and this study of open-ended modeling problems is derived from her findings [1]. Examiningstudents working on homework in control systems and fluid mechanics courses, she foundstudents are mostly engaged in conversations to get their homework done instead ofconversations to build knowledge about disciplinary concepts. We as a research team areinterested in designing and
Instrumentation from Middlesex University, London, U.K., in 1991, for his work on developing instrumentation for the measurement of oxygen. He worked as Post- Doctoral Fellow at Middlesex University from 1991 to 1994; then he joined the University of Tunis as Faculty member. Since 1997, he is with Qatar University. He is currently Full Professor of Electronics, Sensors and Instrumentation. Prof. Mohieddine has more than 70 papers and 6 UK patents.Dr. Saud A Ghani, Qatar University •Associate Professor •Associate Dean for development and industrial relations. •Ph.D., in Mechanical Engineering, School of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Nottingham (UK), 2002.• •Research: Thermofluids, CFD
Tech and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech. Dr. Jesiek draws on expertise from engineering, computing, and the social sciences to advance understanding of geographic, disciplinary, and historical variations in engineering education and practice.Prof. Sang Eun Woo, Purdue University Sang Eun Woo is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue Univer- sity. She received her PhD degree in industrial and organizational psychology from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include construct validation, psychological measurement (fo- cusing on behavioral assessment), personality and individual differences, turnover
of SeebeckCell Technologies company.They will be graded based on the students’ understanding and grasp of the material only sincethis is an open-ended assignment with not one but many correct answers!Results and discussion:The Thermodynamics class or ENGR234 is required for all students at the Schaefer School ofEngineering and Science at Stevens Institute of Technology except for mechanical engineeringstudents, as they need to register for a mechanical engineering thermodynamics. Each section ofthe class consists of students from various majors. There is an average enrollment of 100students per section, and for this case study, we had a total of 49 groups in four different sections(ENGR234-RA, RB, RC, and RD) with an average of 4 students
continuedeveloping an engineering science worldview by explaining the world around them using priorknowledge of basic scientific principles and through the exploration of new scientific concepts.Students take part in various design projects throughout the course to illuminate differentelements of the wilderness environment. Students design for the natural environment byconstructing single burner alcohol fuel stoves over two on campus sessions. Taking advantage ofthe relatively high vapor pressure of denatured alcohol at low temperatures, students are able toconstruct efficient pressurized stoves out of simple materials such as aluminum cans. Unlikemany design projects that end in the classroom, students then rely on these stoves for cookingwhile on the sea
University (India). His teaching and research interests are focused on adoption of lean principles in the design and construction industry, and different pedagogical approaches. Page 26.783.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Flipping a Structures Class in a Construction Science Program Lisa Holliday, Camilo Pena, Somik Ghosh University of Oklahoma Construction Science Division Structures topics such as Statics and Strength of Materials have traditionally
impact of advising interventions on the academicsuccess of engineering and applied science pre-majors at a large, multicultural, top-tier researchuniversity. There is a growing body of literature addressing the impact of specific academicinitiatives with respect to how higher education students are taught math, science, andengineering subjects, though there is less focus on the value of intensive psycho-social supporton the retention and advancement of students pursuing the science, technology, engineering andmath (STEM) disciplines. This paper seeks to address that issue and illustrate how earlyadvising interventions can improve retention and graduation rates.Kitzrow notes that colleges and universities in the United States have seen enormous
Session 3148 Experiences with an Introductory Electronics Course for Non-Science Majors Biswajit Ray Dept. of Physics & Engineering Technology Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA 17815AbstractExperience with a hands-on introductory electronics course for non-science majors is presented.This three-credit course is offered as a general education science course with no physics ormathematics pre-requisite. Expectation of students varies from getting a basic
SeptemberThe lectures are usually done in 90 minutes blocks without a break; many of them have hands-onlabs as well. The ME Department has labs for Aerodynamics, Aero Acoustics, Fluid Mechanics,Controls, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Systems Engineering, Material Science, Corrosion and Wear,Thermal Turbo Machinery, Process Engineering, Heat Technologies, Renewable Energies, CADand Simulation, Rapid Prototyping, Automotive Mechatronics (see Figure 1), Electronics andElectrical Drives, Dynamics of Machines, Mechanisms, Automotive Technologies, MeasurementTechnologies, Quality, Chemistry, Synthetic Material Science, Smart Composites,Manufacturing and Combustion Engines. The program also covers two projects, the first onefocused on design, the second usually on
Twiggof the National Center for Academic Transformation1. In this approach, students are allowed tochoose their preferred approach to the course from a buffet of learning options.Inspired by these two models, and motivated by increasing course enrollments and reducedclassroom space, the main author (referred to as “Instructor”) sought to redesign anundergraduate engineering economics course. Further, incorporation of technology in thedelivery of the course was desired and supported through grants from the Missouri University ofScience and Technology and the University of Missouri System.In Spring 2011, the Instructor taught two pilot sections of the undergraduate engineeringeconomics course on the Missouri University of Science and Technology
those strategies to design tools and education. She teaches design and entrepreneurship courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on front-end design processes.Dr. James Paul Holloway, University of Michigan Professor Holloway earned Bachelors and Masters degrees in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Illinois, a CAS in Mathematics from Cambridge University, and doctorate in Engineering Physics at the University of Virginia, where he was subsequently Research Assistant Professor of Engineering Physics and Applied Mathematics. Professor Holloway joined the faculty of the University of Michigan (U-M) as an assistant professor of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences in January 1990