. Page 22.152.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 AI & SciFi: Teaching writing, history, technology, literature and ethicsAbstractThe power of story can be used to engage students more fully in a wide range of technical topics.Stories, whether fictional or based on true case studies, have long been used to create worldswhere people (or aliens) have to address ethical issues at or beyond the edges of our technicalfrontiers. Additionally, the history of many scientific fields coincides with their exploration infictional works. The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has been fertile in the imaginations ofauthors and movie producers, with many
All the ME Courses in the EE Curriculum?AbstractAn unfortunate premise is that undergraduate Electrical Engineering (EE) programs seem to beunable to accommodate within their curricula substantive Mechanical Engineering (ME) courses.Alternatively, a single course obliquely called ME for EEs, a counter to the EE for MEs courseusually required in the ME program, may be necessary. This requisite course has been vettedover three semesters, directly assessed by Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) mapped to StudentOutcomes (SO) and indirectly assessed by a course survey. The impact of the course on theinterdisciplinary capstone design was notable and indirectly assessed by surveys and interviews.The inclusion of such a requisite ME for EEs course in the
track of weekly percent plan complete (PPC) and interestingly, the virtualcompanies with the best PPC were the ones that won the RFP project.The descriptive method of qualitative research is used. This method is used whenan author is developing a coherent and comprehensive view of the subject at handfrom the perspective of the faculty, students and jurors that are subjects of thestudy as well as observers (Oakley 1994).The motivation is to share an integrative teaching method that is finding tractionamong students and is highly successful, according to the participants.Rationale and Objectives Page 25.277.2The need to train the next generation of construction
traditional teaching methods, often heavily reliant on lecturesand standard problem sets, have been found inadequate in addressing these gaps. There is agrowing recognition in the engineering education community of the need for more methodical andeffective instructional designs that can tailor instruction to specifically address these learningdeficiencies.In this context, the significance of instructional design in engineering education, particularly insubjects like dynamics that pose great challenges to students, cannot be overstressed. Instructionaldesign in engineering education is more than just a method for organizing course content; it is astrategic framework for creating an effective and efficient learning environment. It involvesunderstanding
expertise. Future professionals will needto engage on international teams utilizing their professional abilities such as communication andcultural and global adaptability. Effective intercultural teamwork is becoming more critical. Atthe same time, it is evident that modifications have been made to engineering and constructioneducation to better prepare aspiring professionals for working in these complex teams [16].The College of Engineers and Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico (CIAPR) was founded in 1938through Law No. 319, to ensure the public interest and serve as advisors to the Government intechnological matters as well as adopting and implementing canons of professional ethics anddefending the interests of engineering, surveying, and architecture
Learning: Research and Practice, 15:2, pp.126-138, 2018.[9] R.M. Felder and R. Brent (2017) Learner-Centered Teaching: How and Why? LearningAbstracts (League for Innovation in the Community College), 20(5), May 2017[10] P. G. Koles, A. Stolfi, N. J. Borges, S. Nelson, and D. X. Parmelee, “The impact of team-based learning on medical students' academic performance.,” Acad Med, vol. 85, no. 11, pp.1739–1745, Nov. 2010.[11] M. L. Epstein and G. M. Brosvic, “Students prefer the immediate feedback assessmenttechnique,” Psychol Rep, vol. 90, no. 3, pp. 1136–1138, Jun. 2002.[12] E. Haase, B.N. Phan, and H.R. Goldberg (2017), Molecules and Cells: Team-based andMulti-modal Learning Improves Comprehension and Increases Content Retention, 2017 ASEEAnnual
a year before transferring to BYU. Nate has taken a wide variety of courses, ranging from chemistry to business to computer engineering, and plans on graduating with a degree in Information Technology in 2016. He has recently discovered an interest in cyber security, and started working as a research assistant in the CSRL in order to begin developing his skills. In his free time, Nate enjoys playing guitar, snowboarding, and theater.Dr. Dale C. Rowe, Brigham Young University Dr. Rowe has worked for nearly two decades in security and network architecture with a variety of in- dustries in international companies. He has provided secure enterprise architecture on both military and commercial satellite communications
elements of the DCN are: Curricular Innovation – Synergistically innovate and implement a phased new teaching Page 25.1499.6 paradigm for e-mindset 5 Faculty Excellence – Actively engage a community of scholarly faculty who collaboratively cultivate entrepreneurial mindset in students Practitioners Community – Provide a window of opportunity for students and faculty to access corporate and community leaders Peer Collaboration – Enrich the educational experience by providing new opportunities for students
measurements and CFD modeling, and low-energy buildings. Her current research interests include the impact of climate change on wind-driven rain loads, urban micro-climate and building performance; climate resilience building envelopes; dynamic building facades; and low-carbon healthy buildings.Dr. Ali Akgunduz, Concordia University Dr. Ali Akgunduz is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. He has been a faculty member since 2003 and currently serves as the Associate Dean of Academic Programs, a role he has held since 2012. In this capacity, he oversees curriculum development, accreditation processes, and initiatives to enhance student
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island serving institutionAbstractThere is a need for public policy to be integrated in science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) education as it brings policy and social relevance into STEM classes withthe potential to increase engagement and success of students with STEM content. From theperspective of developing future engineers and scientists, an early emphasis on linkages to publicpolicy and societal issues can promote student buy-in, and prepare for future policy andadvocacy work that are, increasingly, a component of scientific and engineering careers. Fromthe perspective of the science and engineering community, early exposure to the responsivenessand integration of policy into STEM will increase
colleges. This research addresses the need for a scale to measure microaggressions in the uniqueengineering to provide data to better understand the breadth of microaggressions experienced bystudents. The development and validation of the EGRMS will impact engineering students andacademic leaders as it enables the collection and analysis of microaggressions across manyengineering departments and colleges.AcknowledgementsThis material is based in part on work supported by a National Science Foundation No., 1828172and 1828559. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation
in Materials at ISU The Materials Engineering Program at Iowa State University has established thefollowing desired learning outcomes in their graduates. Of course, this includes the 11outcomes in ABET’s Criterion 3;a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineeringb. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret datac. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needsd. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teamse. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problemsf. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilityg. an ability to communicate effectivelyh. the broad education necessary to understand the
been growing in impact and numbers.There are five main service areas: Disaster Services, Economic Opportunity, Education, HealthyFutures, and Veterans and Military Families. There are also specific initiatives like the STEMVISTA that was started by President Obama in 2009 by launching "Educate to Innovate" whichaimed to educate American students for careers in STEM workforce. Later, in 2013, the STEMAmeriCorps was launched to specifically place volunteers in nonprofits across the country toinspire young people to excel in STEM."The goals of STEM AmeriCorps are to: • Improve academic performance and engagement in STEM coursework for K-12 students • Increase the number of students on track to graduate ready for college and for careers in
program’s curriculum, jointly with the Program Development Committee, Texas A&M’s Center for Teaching Excellence, and the IAP. Investigate the extent to which existing courses can be used initially in the curriculum, including the impact the inclusion of prospective architectural engineering students would have on those courses, and develop a transition plan to dedicated architectural engineering courses where needed. Develop a plan for administering the program, including filling dedicated faculty positions and establishing a program implementation timeline. Investigate and plan for student internship programs with the IAP.VI. Program and Curriculum DevelopmentOverview on ProcessOnce the institutional
societies, managers of large federal facilities• Goals of ASEE Advocacy – Conducting outreach to Congress to support funding and sound policy for engineering research and education – Supporting ASEE Councils to enhance advocacy goals of deans and other constituencies – Engaging the Administration and federal agency officials to inform future programs and create new opportunities – Elevating the role of ASEE within the Washington, DC-based scientific, STEM, and higher education advocacy communities and ensuring community advocacy reflects ASEE prioritiesAdvocacy: What’s the Point?Why Advocate?• Advocacy: The process by which ordinary citizens make their interests known to Congress• You can help Members of Congress make informed decisions on
, TeamGirls, and Mathletics.Teachers often look for profiles of minority or women professionals who have chosen one of theSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for their career. A great source ofposters, pictures, stories and sometimes direct communications with mentors of color, are theprofessional societies that focus on underrepresented groups, e.g. NACME, NSBE, SACNAS,SHPE, SWE. Student chapters of NSBE, SHPE and SWE exist in most universities withColleges of Engineering and can be a source of young guest speakers for K-12 classes. LaFamilia Network10 provides many resources at their sites for minority role models and otheruseful links. AT&T’s Virtual Academy11 offers online courses for integrating technology intocurriculum
-Computer Interaction, and the Psychology of Interaction Design. In addition, he has taught one- day professional development courses at both national and international conferences, and has participated in post-academic training for software engineers. Tom has worked on the design and development of sev- eral software projects and several pieces of commercial courseware. Some research papers have focused on the evaluation of interactive computing systems and the impact of evaluation on design. Other research papers have explored some of the pedagogical and institutional implications of universal student access to personal computers. In addition, he has given invited plenary addresses at international conferences. Tom
Piloting a New Curriculum: A View from the TrenchesAbstractTeachers who implement a new curriculum provide invaluable feedback to content developmentteams. Without this feedback, possible improvements to the material would not be known andconsequently, not made. Teachers are in the trenches experiencing the various pains ofimplementing new educational programs. They see firsthand the impact on the students and,thus, recognize the positives, negatives, and potential improvements to the course design.This paper presents the experience of high school teachers implementing new curricula – onebased on the science of cyberspace called Cyber Science, and the other is a redesign of physics.Both courses were developed by Louisiana Tech University in
experience. Collaborativeactivities using digital twins help students build teamwork and communication skills, which are essentialcompetencies for engineering practice. Additionally, working with real-time data helps students developthe analytical skills needed to succeed in modern, data-driven industries [3]. One of the biggestadvantages of digital twins is their ability to recreate complex, real-world scenarios that would be difficultto replicate in a traditional classroom. For example, digital twins can simulate smart manufacturingsystems, allowing students to study advanced topics like automation, cyber-physical systems, and theInternet of Things [4]. Similarly, students can learn about renewable energy by using digital twins tomodel wind
myriad of environmentallaws that clearly affect the practice of science and engineering.To date, all of the topical courses have been offered. The intellectual property course has beentaught three times, Fall 2001, Spring 2002, and Spring 2004. The products liability course andthe environmental law course were both offered once, with the products liability course againbeing offered in Spring 2005. With each offering, student enrollment has been strong (roughly15 to 20 students) and course evaluations have been good (in all cases, above 3.3 on a four pointscale).ENGR 4013: Impact of Law on Engineering PracticeThis course is designed as a general broad-based, overview course. It is billed as being thecourse to take if a student wishes to take only
we feel this integrated view of one operation is also an importantexperience for our students. In addition, the integration of the various plant visits and industryguests in our classroom activities meets the objective on integrating real world, experientialactivities into the student’s education. This is a part of the vision for our University, and webelieve it greatly facilitates a very graceful and successful transition of our students from theeducational program into mainstream industrial companies. We invite feedback and suggestionsfrom the reader, and are happy to engage in benchmarking activities with other institutions.Bibliography 1. Boothroyd, G., Dewhurst, P., & Knight, W. Product Design for Manufacture and Assembly
education and Latinx engineering entrepreneurship.Ms. Magdalini Z Lagoudas, Texas A&M University Magda Lagoudas, Executive Director for Industry & Nonprofit Partnerships, has been at Texas A&M University since 1992 and served on several capacities across the College of Engineering, including Director for the Space Engineering Institute and Associate Director for the Space Engineering Research Center. Current responsibilities include pursuing strategic partnerships with industry to provide engineering students with opportunities to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams addressing real world challenges and with industry engagement. College signature programs include the Texas A&M I-Corps Site, AggiE Challenge
effect size or Hedge’s g. As explained above, due to repeated testing on dependentvariables, the corrected alpha value is .006 for the benefits table and .004 for the two challengestables.Looking at the individual benefits across the interventions, improved student understanding,increased student engagement, and increased preparation for future career were statisticallysignificant benefits on the impression of an intervention’s benefit level. These were closelyfollowed by improved grades which was significant for 9 out of the 10 interventions, andincreased student participation which was significant for 8 out of the 10 interventions. Inaddition, increased teacher time savings (7 out of 10), greater material coverage (6 out of 10),improved
impact of our preparation for ABET accreditation on the curriculum as well asassessment process. We also include an overview of our assessment process, assessmentinstruments and curriculum changes.IntroductionNational University (NU), an independent, nonprofit institution of higher education, hasdedicated itself to providing educational opportunities to a diverse population of working adultlearners since 1971. The School of Engineering, Technology and Media (SETM) at NationalUniversity was established in July 2002, and has attracted a current student body of over 1300whose profile generally mirrors that of the university itself. NU, the second largest private non-profit university in California, has over 23,000 mainly non-traditional students
when weparticipated in the I-Corps L program sponsored by the National Science Foundation and ASEEin 2015. During the course of the program, we engaged in an intensive exploration ofopportunities to commercialize prior NSF TUES project on improving diagnostic skills forengineering and technology students 1 . Our goal was to identify industrial partners so that thediagnostic training programs can be adopted or adapted to tackle practical problems. During themonth-long customer interactions, the team had interviewed over 100 potential clients, themajority of whom were engineers, managers, and directors of operations in heavy industry likeenergy, manufacturing, or health care sector. At the beginning of this process, we did not have aclear vision
than 10% of instructional time is spent teaching science in the early grades and evenless addressing engineering [3, 4]. One explanation may be that there is significant emphasis onlanguage and literacy skills in these early years and there are limited engineering-related textswritten for this age group. The impact that engineering literature may have on engineeringlearning is therefore not well studied. Two very informative reports on this topic are: (1) theEngineering is Elementary report detailing assessing elementary students‟ understanding ofengineering and technology concepts [5] and Taylor and Smith‟s recent examination of writingassessments geared toward elementary level children [6]. These reports describe large scaleassessments
Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education • An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data • An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs • An ability to function on a multi-disciplinary team • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility • An ability to communicate effectively • The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context • A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning
one student can grasp the information well through traditional classroom lectures,another individual might better understand the same topic when delivered through audio-visualmultimedia. The interest for the topic, the attention depth at that moment, the style and methodof delivery are a few among many things that could be relevant for attaining maximum possibleeffectiveness through personalized learning.3. Why Now: Impacts of the Pandemic3.1 Pandemic as a Driving Force for ChangeHumans are often resistant to change. In the last two decades, despite the visible rise andavailability of online educational resources, we have perhaps overlooked the relevant butuncomfortable question of whether that should challenge the status quo and replace some
these in groups in class. One article that has been cited bystudents as notable focuses on the creativity required in engineering of embedded systemsand the hardware-software design decisions bounded by constraints [24]. Students also readabout engineering ethics, including ethical considerations in hardware and software quality.Class discussion of ethics case studies involving embedded systems provided students withrealistic scenarios and different perspectives. Computer and communication standards andtheir importance is another discussion topic, highlighting the many standards that studentsencountered in their embedded system design projects. This topic is reinforced with a guestspeaker, who has worked with the IEEE standards development
student responses. Students come toclass motivated to cover the given topic as they know their comments and questions from theJiTT quiz will be addressed in class. The instructor then spends class time addressing students’misconceptions communicated in the quizzes, rather than lecturing on material students havealready grasped.Air Resources ModuleThe air resources module consists of reading assignments, lecture topics, JiTT quizzes andresponses, air quality data collection and analysis assignments, and an air emissions tradingsimulation. Supporting materials (including PowerPoint slides) can be found at the CCLI projectwebsite4. Each component of the curriculum is described below.ReadingsStudents are assigned readings from Henry and Heinke’s