between molecularsciences and engineering, and this gives us many opportunities in a broad range of technologieswhere Chemical Engineering meets other science and engineering fields. The unique focus ofchemical engineering on molecular transformations, processes, products, quantitative analysis,and multi-scale treatment of problems provides an ideal platform for productive interactions witha wide range of other science and engineering disciplines at boundaries that are among the mostexciting technology areas of research today. A multi-scale approach should be understood in thiscontext as the process of relating the chemical composition of a material to its properties, whichare often determined on larger length and time scales than those
Paper ID #38210Labor-based Grading in Computer Science: A Student-Centered PracticeChris MarriottMenaka AbrahamDr. Heather E. Dillon, University of Washington Dr. Heather Dillon is Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington Tacoma. Her research team is working on energy efficiency, renewable energy, fundamental heat transfer, and engineering education. Before joining academia, she worked for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) as a senior research engineer working on both energy efficiency and renewable energy systems, where she received the US Department of Energy Office of
module focuses on two approaches to manufacturing macroscalesystems using nanoscale technologies: top-down and bottom-up. The third component consistsof two one-hour modules that will be integrated into MEEN 360 Materials and ManufacturingSelection in Design, a junior-level course offered by the Mechanical Engineering department butavailable to all students who have taken the prerequisites. The module expands on the top-downand bottom-up approaches to nanoscale manufacturing and provides students with hands-onlaboratory experience. The fourth component will be a new elective course that will be availableto all engineering and science students who have completed the prerequisite courses. Theelective course, which will be taught by three faculty
Paper ID #44570Visual Studio Code in Introductory Computer Science Course: An ExperienceReportDr. Jialiang Tan, Lehigh University Dr. Jialiang Tan is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Lehigh University. Her research lies in high-performance computing, program/software analysis, and CS education research.Dr. Yu Chen, Independent Researcher Dr. Yu Chen obtained his Ph.D. from the Department of Computer Science at William and Mary in 2023. His research lies in machine learning systems, with a focus on building profiling tools and performing system-algorithm co-design to
Abstract 5 This paper explores the utilization of help-seeking resources in two computer science 6 courses across two semesters, taken at the same university: a CS1 for Engineering majors 7 (n = 326) and a CS2 for Computer Science majors and minors (n = 238). Asking, receiving 8 and processing academic help is considered an important self-regulated learning skill. The 9 help-seeking interactions faculty encounter will vary depending upon the course structure and10 the student demographics. Our goal in this study is to explore differences to determine11 whether or not patterns exist in how students are seeking help. First, we group students based12 on their usage of an online
education. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com “Making” to the Future: An Innovative Approach to Undergraduate Science Education S. Catherine Silver Key*#, Tanina Bradley^, Aileen Reid%, and Eric T. Saliim#*Corresponding author. # Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences, ^Department ofPhysics and Mathematics at North Carolina Central University and % University of NorthCarolina at GreensboroAbstract “Making’ - a hands-on practice of creating technology-based artifacts typically involvesintegrating electronics, programming, or 3D printing. This paper
university = 2, small,northeastern, faith based college = 1); engineering major (electrical engineering = 1, bioengineering = 1, environmental engineering = 1, general engineering = 2, material scienceengineering = 1); and maturity of EA program (existing program = 3, new program = 3). All butone participant was new to the Engineering Ambassadors program. The one participant who wasbeginning his second semester of participation was attending the workshop for the first time.Participants were of traditional college age for their semester standing.Table 1. Participant Summary Pseudonym Demographic features Alex Male, Sophomore, Engineering with a minor in Robotics, Caucasian Fisher Male, Sophomore, Material Science Engineering
Paper ID #32236Running A Virtual Summer Undergraduate Research Program: Lessons learnedDr. Johannes Weickenmeier, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science) Prof. Johannes Weickenmeier completed his PhD at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich in 2015 and worked as a postdoc in the group of Prof. Ellen Kuhl at Stanford University. His research includes the experimental and computational characterization of soft tissues with a specific interest in the skin and brain. His current work focuses on our fundamental understanding of mechanobiological prop- erties and mechanisms in the
of scientific knowledge and hands-on experience with computers. The methodology employed to develop this software was a hybrid of learner-centered design.1. Introduction Meaningful science instruction, at any level, needs to be culturally relevant. According to Konnen [5], an „investigation-based‟ approach to science instruction helps students to recognize science as a method of answering important questions rather than as an inventory of previously discovered facts. The first step in a scientific experiment is often to formulate a relevant scientific hypothesis and then explore this hypotheis empirically. Aikenhead [2] stresses that science instruction has more practical utility and connectedness when personal and societal issues
Paper ID #19533Integrating STEM and Computer Science in Algebra: Teachers’ Computa-tional Thinking DispostionsMrs. Bailey Braaten, The Ohio State University Bailey Braaten is currently a doctoral student at the Ohio State University, where she is in her second year of the STEM education PhD program. She is a graduate research assistant on the STEM+C NSF funded project, looking at integrating computer science and engineering concepts into algebra classrooms. Bailey received her BS in mechanical engineering from Ohio Northern University and her M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction from University of Cincinnati. Her
problem. The Sled Crash design problemuses the same science and engineering design concepts as the original design task. The scenarioof the transfer problem was as follows: you and your friend ride a sled to go down a snow hill,but need to slow down to prevent a crash into the trees (See Figure 2). As shown in the designtask, the design problem asked students to conceptualize a design solution. The design problemdoes not include a time limitation, but most design sessions were completed within 20-30minutes without a hands-on modeling activity. Sled Crash! The Problem You and your friends like to go sledding down Snowball Hill. Snowball Hill is very steep, and there are trees that you always run into if
thestudents on the physical laboratory sessions. Jong et al.3 establish an integrated approach anddiscuss about combining the strengths of the simulated and the hands-on laboratories to enhancethe teaching experience in engineering and science education. Corter et al.4 compare thedifference in terms of the motivation level and learning outcomes associated with differentmodels of laboratory experiments (i.e., hands-on, simulated, and remotely operated). Theyconclude that the motivation level of the students is increased further, when they were workingwith the real data instead of the simulated data. Additionally, they also indicate that remotelyoperated and hands-on laboratory sessions increased the time spent in data analysis and writing.Klee and
Arts and Sciences Computer Science Distinguished Alumni Award (2016), was named a CRA-W Distinguished Professor (2004), and was given the ACM SIGPLAN Distinguished Service Award (2001). Dr. Ryder led the Department of Computer Science team that tied nationally for 2nd place in the 2016 NCWIT NEXT Awards.She has been an active leader in ACM (e.g., Vice President 2010-2012, Secretary-Treasurer 2008-2010; ACM Council 2000-2008; Gen- eral Chair, FCRC 2003; Chair ACM SIGPLAN (1995-97)). She serves currently as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Computer Research Association (2014-2020,1998-2001). Dr. Ryder is an edito- rial board member of ACM Transactions on Software Engineering Methodology and has served as an
Page 11.1335.2student-generated experimental procedures into the thermal sciences labs.Course SequenceDuring their first two years at ONU, Mechanical Engineering students take several laboratorycourses in the physical sciences and general engineering. The experiments are designed toreinforce what is learned in the corresponding lecture and usually apply a traditionalapproach, with students following a clearly defined set of steps to reproduce a predictableoutcome. Students also learn the basic concepts of instrumentation and develop a familiaritywith “hands-on” activities. During the third and fourth years, several MechanicalEngineering courses also include laboratory components. These serve a much broader set ofpurposes2, from introducing
to thepractices within the proposed design for a particular problem. dependency of the variables as well as how those are tweaked towards the achievement of the goal. III. DESIGN GUIDELINES B. FiguresDesign science and design activities play hand in hand. While The model was designed in order to accomplish the defineda research process as a whole, it is a problem solving process goal given certain independent variables which have eitheras well. In order to do that effectively, certain design positive or negative effect on the goal. The relationship ofthese elements would have a significant effect on the
projectactivities are being developed and used to promote creativity and critical thinking, a place wherestudents develop, practice and improve the required skills using modern tools, and a place wheretheory meets the real-like scenarios.The significance of the methodology used in this course redevelopment is to combine theory andpractice with modern tools to prepare the students to become better problem solvers and obtainpractical solutions to real life/simulated problems using a lab and project-based approach.BackgroundAt the undergraduate level, many courses related to manufacturing processes, robotics, design,and materials are offered to the students in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technologyprogram. Courses such as Robotics and Mechatronics
in hand. In Problems of Education in the 21st Century, page 54. . [4] A.C. Burrows. Partnerships: A systemic study of two professional developments with university faculty and k-12 teachers of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Problems of Education in the 21st Century, 65(1):28–38, . [5] A.C. Burrows, M. DiPompeo, A. Myers, R. Hickox, M. Borowczak, D. French, and A. Schwortz. Authentic science experiences: Pre-collegiate science teachers’ successes and challenges during professional development. Problems of Education in the 21st Century, 70:59–73, . [6] A. Burrows, M. Lockwood, M. Borowczak, E. Janak, and B. Barber. Integrated stem: Focus on informal education and community collaboration through
AC 2011-127: OPTIMIZATION PROBLEMS FOR ALL LEVELSBrian J. Anderson, West Virginia University Brian J. Anderson is the Verl Purdy Faculty Fellow and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at West Virginia University. Dr. Anderson’s research experience includes sustain- able energy and development, economic modeling of energy systems, and geothermal energy development as well as molecular and reservoir modeling.Robin S. Hissam, West Virginia University Robin Hissam received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech. The focus of her research as both an undergraduate and graduate at Virginia Tech was polymer physics, in particular, the
Paper ID #14083Improving student lab report writing performances in materials and manu-facturing laboratory courses by implementing a rhetorical approach to writ-ingDr. Dave (Dae-Wook) Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver Dr. Dave (Dae-Wook) Kim is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver. He has 15 years of experience in engineering materials and manufacturing. His research area includes materials processing, structural integrity improvement, and hybrid composite manufacturing. He has been very active in
technologicalresources (based on core competencies) to enable technology transfer from academia and fordeveloping useful technological solutions. Lateral interaction among faculty from differentgeographically dispersed communities is envisioned for development of engineering teachingand learning material for enabling students to solve the engineering problems in the worldrepository.Integration of faculty research and education is also accomplished through this model – facultycore competencies for solving real world engineering problems is achieved through research,while at the same time, generating teaching and training materials for student training purposes isdriven by faculty core competencies developed through research. Additionally, even the mostbasic
AC 2012-4986: BROADENING PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES AT UPRMTHROUGH THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION BRIGE PROGRAMDr. Aidsa I. Santiago-Romn, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez Aidsa I. Santiago-Romn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Science and Materi- als and the Director of the Strategic Engineering Education Development (SEED) Office at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez (UPRM). Santiago earned a B.A. (1996) and a M.S. (2000) in industrial engi- neering from UPRM, and a Ph.D. (2009) in engineering education from Purdue University. Her primary research interest is investigating students’ understanding of difficult concepts in engineering science with underrepresented populations. She also
students’ projects and learning processes of STEM websitesfollowed by questionnaire and interview to explore students’ learning satisfaction. Themajor findings of the study were: 1. students from different educational systemsdemonstrate different characteristics of works; 2. DIY is the most critical design factorof STEM in PBL; 3. technology is discussed the most, whereas mathematics isdiscussed the least on the forum of the website; and 4. “teaching material design ofSTEM activity” is the most significant factor of students’ learning satisfaction.Keywords: STEM, Project-Based Learning (PBL),Research Background and MotivesIn recent years, the U.S. has placed emphasis on the development of Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and
by the National Science Foundation under GrantsNos. 1025207 and 1025220. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe National Science Foundation.7.0 References 1. BET (2008). Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs Effective for Evaluations During the 2009- 2010 Accreditation Cycle, 21 pp., ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission. www.abet.org 2. American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) (2009). Environmental Engineering Body of Knowledge, AAEE, 91 pp. www.cecs.ucf.edu/bok/publications.htm 3. American Society for Civil Engineering (ASCE) (2008). Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st
information processing. Prior to teaching, he ran a small consulting and R&D company and served as proposal engineering supervisor for GROB Systems, Inc. Page 13.518.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Engineering Personified: An Application of the One Minute Engineer1. IntroductionIn the typical freshman engineering curriculum, instructors often talk about works of engineeringsuch as bridges and automobiles, but not of the engineers that designed them. Discussion focuseson the science and mathematics behind such works, but not on the ideas and events thatmotivated
Session 3553 Using Assistive Devices for the Disabled to Teach Design in a Freshman Engineering Course Dick Culver, Sharon Fellows Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science SUNY-BinghamtonAn effective freshman design project must meet several criteria: motivate students, provide aclear model of the design process, give adequate opportunity to practice the various skills beingtaught in the freshman year and fit within a limited time and financial budget. In the Design,Technology and Communications (DTeC) program at SUNY
Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education3. Online experimentation tool Due to lack of hands-on experimentation, in a lecture class, students do not seethe effectiveness of the theory learned in real-life applications. Students also tend tooverlook the limitations of the theoretical methods and the cause of variation betweentheoretical and actual behavior of mechanical bodies. Therefore, this new tool has beendeveloped to show actual behavior of the beam elements within the limitations of alecture course. It can be used to setup in a remote laboratory, the same beam problem thatthey have already analyzed theoretically. Using online input to specify the magnitudesand locations of the loads, students would apply the loads on
experienceof meeting students currently in the program as the decisive factor in choos-ing to attend WWU and participate in the program. Admissions professionals contribute to our recruitment efforts in severalways. They promote the program on high-school visits, advise the PI and co-PI on recruitment strategies, and keep an eye out for outstanding candidateswho fall outside of our normal search criteria. Furthermore, they help bydesigning and distributing promotional materials, managing the invitationand application process and being part of the program’s advisory board.1.2 First-year seminarsEach fall we offer two first-year seminars, one in computer science and onein mathematics, which are taught by the PI and co-PI respectively. Theseminars
doctoral students need to meet during their graduate studies and how the dissemination of these expectations affect students from underrepresented groups.Beleicia B Bullock, Stanford University Beleicia Bullock is a first-year Computer Science Ph.D. student at Stanford University. Her research interests focus on leveraging human-computer interaction to develop equitable systems that support com- munities in online and offline settings. To this end, Beleicia explores both novel systems-building and interventions that can help train students to tackle these issues in the future. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Forming and Fulfilling
engineering education research interests focus on community engage- ment, service-based projects and examining whether an entrepreneurial mindset can be used to further engineering education innovations. He also does research on the development of sustainable materials management (SMM) strategies.Dr. Daniel Knight, University of Colorado Boulder Daniel W. Knight is the Program Assessment and Research Associate at Design Center (DC) Colorado in CU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a B.A. in psychology from Louisiana State University, an M.S. degree in industrial/organizational psychology and a Ph.D. degree in education, both from the University of Tennessee
2011.There are only a handful of universities that have had an Engineering Managementprogram for as long as, or longer than, Stevens. These long standing EngineeringManagement programs have similar sounding courses, and have had them for a similarnumber of years. For example, USMA at West Point’s Engineering Managementprogram has a “Supply Chain Engineering and Information Management” course as wellas a “Fundamentals of Systems Engineering Course”2. Similarly, Clarkson University’sEngineering Management program has an “Operations and Supply Chain Management”course3 and Missouri Science and Technology’s EM program has an “Introduction toComplex Systems Engineering”4 course.Looking further into these school’s Engineering Management programs