AC 2011-2017: STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF COMPUTATIONALPROBLEM-SOLVING TASKSAlejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette Alejandra J. Magana is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology and the School of Engineering Education, at Purdue University. Alejandra’s research inter- est are focused on identifying how computational tools and methods can support the understanding of complex phenomena for scientific discovery and for inquiry learning.Aidsa I. Santiago-Romn, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Aidsa I. Santiago Romn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Science and Materials and the Director of the Strategic Engineering
Paper ID #212802018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Promoting Inclusivity in Computing (PINC) via Computing Application Mi-norProf. Ilmi Yoon, SFSU Professor Ilmi Yoon, Professor of Computer Science at San Francisco State University (SFSU), is an expert in gamification and game development, particularly in interactive media, 3D over the Internet, and network information visualization. She has developed ”DeBugger” Multiplayer Online Game for Educating Computer Science since 2011 and started to focus on various computational education research
, and S. Fowers, "Autonomous Vehicles: A Culminating Design Experience", Int. Conf. on Frontiers in Education: Computer Science and Computer Engineering, July 12-15, 2010 Page 22.1262.137. W. S. Fife and J. K. Archibald, "Reconfigurable On-board Vision Processing for Small Autonomous Vehicles", EURASIP Journal on Embedded Systems, Vol. 2007, Article ID 80141, 14 pages, 2007.8. "Battle Zone Capture the Flag", an open source multi-player cross-platform online game, homepage: http://bzflag.org, 8 March 20119. Trade Association for Defining Infrared Standards, IrDA System Protocol consortium web site: http
Achievement for the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. Holding dual positions, Dr. Walton’s responsibilities range from the recruitment and retention of a talented and diverse graduate student population to the management of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs, like the NSF-funded Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP), aim- ing at increasing the number of underrepresented minority students successfully completing high quality degree programs in STEM disciplines. A product of one of the very programs that she currently directs, LSAMP, Shannon holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, a master’s degree in Safety Engineering, and a doctorate in
intuitive.• Extensible - the educational game should be extensible to enhance the breadth and depth of existing course material with multi-level modular design.• Adaptive - the game should be adaptable to various STEM fields - math, science, engineering, cybersecurity, etc.• Real technical skills - students should be able to apply their technical skills outside the game environment.2.2 How does the game design meet the goals?Engaging: Engagement is achieved through the design of game framework interfaces. Since our gameprimarily targets STEM courses that develop a student’s problem-solving capability, we designed our gameto be a narrative-based game in which the player assumes the role of an investigator, a detective, or anengineer
Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Creating Real-World Problem-Based Learning Challenges in Sustainable Technologies to Increase the STEM PipelineAbstractIn this paper, we report on the progress of the Problem Based Learning for SustainableTechnologies: Increasing the STEM Pipeline (STEM PBL) project of the New England Board ofHigher Education. This three-year National Science Foundation Advanced TechnologicalEducation (NSF-ATE) project is aimed at increasing student interest and preparedness in STEM-related careers by providing STEM educators across the U.S. with the training and resourcesneeded to introduce PBL in their classrooms. Working closely with industry, government, anduniversity collaborators involved in new
knowledge [1]. The content varies depending on the field of study of students. Still, suchbridge courses have a remediation component specifically for mathematics, as many incomingfirst-year students have difficulties with the content [1-4]. Nonetheless, other science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) content are also targeted in the bridge coursedesigns [1]. Reported work on bridge courses for college-level presents a variety of secondaryobjectives besides math remediation, with assessment efforts mainly focused on students’academic success on entry-level STEM courses and dropout rate reduction during the first yearsof study [5, 6]. Secondary objectives include learning foundations to help participants developresearch-based learning
of Adhered MEMS Structures. Journal of Heat Transfer, 2002. 124: p. 394-396.9. Rogers, J.W., T.J.Mackin, and L.M. Phinney, A Thermomechanical Model for Adhesion Reduction of MEMS Cantilevers. JOURNAL OF MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS, 2002. 11: p. 512-520.10. Savkar, A.A., et al., On the Use of Structural Vibrations to Release Stiction Failed MEMS. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 2007. 16(1): p. 163-173.11. Sniegowski, J.J. and M.P.d. Boer, Ic-Compatible Polysilicon Surface Micromachining. Annual Review of Material Science, 2000. 30: p. 299-333.12. Greek, S., et al., Mechanical Characterization of Thick Polysilicon Films: Young's Modulus and Fracture Strength Evaluated
number of students in ENTC/ESET 644 (19FY, 22FY, and 24SP)The practice sessions and term projects were found to be effective and hands-on opportunities forstudents to understand the knowledge. The majority of the topics covered over the semester weresimilar. However, there have been several minor changes and updates to the course materials for eachsemester due to the changes of the primary embedded system units and boards.For Spring 2019 and Fall 2022, the two-wheeled robots were used, and manual and autonomous tasksthat utilize machine learning and vision processing were given. As described previously, these robotswere used effectively in education. However, for the instructor, the effort in preparing the term projectand the robots was fairly
, H., Wu, Y., “Web-based virtual operating of CNC milling machine tools”, Computers in Industry, Vol. 60 (9), December 2009, pp. 686-687.13. Djassemi, M., “A HANDS-ON APPROACH TO TEACHING CAD/CAM FOR MANUFACTURING AND RAPID PROTOTYPING APPLICATIONS”, The Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition (on CD), June 24-27, 2007, Honalulu, Hawaii, 9 pages.14. Pritschow, G., and S. Röck. "“Hardware in the Loop” Simulation of Machine Tools." CIRP Annals- Manufacturing Technology 53.1 (2004): 295-298.15. Adamski, W. (2010). Manufacturing Development Strategies in Aviation Industry. Advances in Manufacturing
institution or documents in the public domain.” [18]Nonetheless, a limited number of institutions with engineering degree programs publish theirself-study reports. The author conducted a web search in 2019-2020 and identified twentyengineering degree programs with publicly available information. (Note A) The material write-up in criterion four- continuous improvement would demonstrate how each program met ABETexpectations. As one BSCE program put it: “There is a continuing effort to make assessments more standardized and quantitative … so that year-to-year trends can be identified and evaluated in a systematic manner.” (2015 ABET self-study report for BSCE program)This same program noted that its portfolio of assessment
training as well.The FE exam in mechanical engineering is a crucial standardized test that evaluates the technicalknowledge of recent graduates or students in this field. It is aimed at assessing the candidate'sunderstanding of various subjects such as thermodynamics, mechanics, materials science, fluid mechanics,and control systems. The exam consists of 110 multiple-choice questions, which must be completed in 5hours and 20 minutes and is administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering andSurveying (NCEES) in a computer-based format. An open-book policy is followed, and a referencemanual is provided to the candidates during the test. Since passing the FE exam is a requirement for takingthe PE exam, which is a necessary step in
week during the regular school year. Courses include such subjects as safety laws, mathematics, blueprint reading, draftsmanship, and other sciences connected with the trade.• Each apprentice serves a probationary period ranging from three to twelve months. During this time, the apprenticeship may be terminated by either the employer or the apprentice. It also serves as a trial period during which the apprentice is expected to meet progress standards, both on the job and in the classroom.• Upon successful completion of training, apprentices are issued a “Certificate of Completion” by the state.• Apprentices receive wages usually expressed as a percentage of the journeyman’s
interpret field conditions inSociety) for certification. Experience is order to make recommendations, or assist theparamount in the field as the evaluation of engineer in the office. Because of this,soils can be as much “art as science”. technicians need to be intelligent, possess good oral and written communication skills,A survey of testing firms was conducted andit was determined that the effectiveness of the and have a good attitude and work habits.unions training in soils was woefully This paper will look into the effect ofinadequate. This paper discusses how a unionization on materials testing fielduniversity program is
Colorado School of Mines. He earned a B.S. 2) Equilibrium Control: Over a range of partial pressures degree from the University of Missouri-Rolla of species within a mixture of gases, there may be dif- and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Uni- fering equilibrium surface concentrations of adsorbed versity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, all in chemical engineering. His current research gases on solid materials that are exposed to the gas focuses on the production of alternative mixture. fuels from
in the classroom to more stable levels. Future research should investigate these effectsin a broader range of classrooms within engineering and across related STEM disciplines.Evaluating engagement at a fine-grained level (by TA and by course) provides an opportunity toreduce confounding effects and illuminate distinct effects of faculty vs. TA support in largecourses.AcknowledgmentsThe author would like to gratefully acknowledge the National Science Foundation for theirsupport of this work (DUE grant number 1504618). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions orrecommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarilyreflect the views of the National Science Foundation. The author would also like to thank
and Associate Provost in Hawaii; a College Director in Abu Dhabi, UAE; an Associate Professor and Assistant Provost in northern California; and an Assistant Professor and Director of Faculty Development in Florida. He has authored a textbook, an an- thology and published over 130 academic articles as well as offered hundreds of academic presentations. He has earned a B.S. in Oceanography from Florida Institute of Technology; an M.S. in Environmen- tal Engineering Sciences and a Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Florida. Dr. Hargis’ research agenda focuses on how people learn while integrating appropriate, relevant and meaningful in- structional technologies. c American
number of requirement comprised of “applied research that connectsnon-profit agencies. The research, which focused on the buildings science or technology with social issues and human needs”.heating system, thermostat, windows, insulation, and usage Nine learning outcomes have been identified:behavior of the occupants, has produced a number of practicalrecommendations that can be implemented both in this building 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the project's technical,and others like it. It further serves as an excellent model of the social and humanistic context;IQP program, and can be used to illustrate the objectives of, 2. Define clear, achievable goals/objectives for the project;challenges
Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com When is Automated Feedback a Barrier to Timely Feedback? Christina Keefer, Andrew DeOrio Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science University of Michigan1 AbstractComputing programs have seen a substantial enrollment increases in recent years. One of thechallenges brought by rising enrollments is long wait times for students to receive help in officehours. Schools tackling aggressive scaling have turned to peer teaching and automated feedbackmechanisms to aid students seeking help.We examine the relationship between the demand for peer teaching and
courses. He has served on the ASEE PSW Section Executive Board since 2014, including Chair during 2018-2019.Faye Linda Wachs (Professor)Juliana Lynn Fuqua (Associate Professor)Cecilia Nguyen (Ms.)Deanna Miranda BarriosNatalia Villa Perez © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com A Faculty Learning Community for Building Sustainable Open Educational Resources: Creating a Departmental Video Tutorial Library1. Background – ME Online video libraryCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) is a primarily undergraduateinstitution and part of the 23-campus California State University system. In 2013, theMechanical
of Professional Practice’s status as an academic unit,has allowed the university to develop a globally significant cooperative educationexpertise.At the UC, the College of Engineering and the College of Applied Science enrolla total of 3,100 undergraduate students. All full-time day students are enrolled inmandatory co-op programs, which constitute a significant differentiator of the UCprograms in the market place. Last year UC students co-oped with 1,500employers in 34 states and 16 foreign countries. The UC’s academic year consistsof four quarters (autumn, winter, spring and summer). The Cincinnati co-opmodel is based on alternating sections by quarter as illustrated in Table I
Luegenbiehl state that the discourse of inevitability “impliesthat technology is the primary or sole driver of social evolution and that control over designs andoutcomes is either difficult or impossible.” [3]An important distinction must be made between engineering design and technologicaldevelopment. The discourse of design is largely viewed as being iterative, a consistent feedbackloop where the expectation is revision. On the other hand, technological development is morerigid in that the range of perceived choices are limited based on defined standards of progress.[3] Opportunities for ethical reflection are seemingly embedded in the design process but arelargely ignored over smaller improvements for technological development.The rapid adoption
Paper ID #25363We Own This: A Class Patent System as Experiential LearningDr. Joshua L. Hertz, Northeastern University Dr. Hertz earned a B.S. in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University in 1999 and then a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2006. Following this, he worked at the National Institute of Standards and Technology as a National Research Council postdoctoral fellow. He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware as an Assistant Professor in September 2008, leading a lab that researched the effects of composition and
development, and advancedcurriculum based on the latest neuroscience principles, to help educate and prepare a sustainable,multi-skilled technological workforce for manufacturing technician and engineering technologycareers. With its current regional center grant from the National Science Foundation AdvancedTechnological Education (NSF ATE) program, CA2VES continues to identify and meet theneeds of 2-year college technological education faculty and students alike, and in particular,helps to reach and serve underrepresented students, with innovative e-learning research,recruitment and curriculum applications. CA2VES is a strong, vibrant, proactive partnership between Clemson University and theClemson University Center for Workforce Development
Applied Sciences. His engineering education interests include collaborating on the Dynamics Concept Inventory, developing model-eliciting activities in mechanical engineering courses, inquiry-based learning in mechanics, and design projects to help promote adapted physical activities. Other professional interests include aviation physiology and biomechanics.Sonya Dick, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Sonya Dick is a Senior Mechanical Engineering Student at California Polytechnic State University - SLO. This is her second year working at the Human Motion Biomechanics Lab. As a research assistant, she helps create and teach interdisciplinary laboratories for undergraduate kinesiology and
mechanical engineering at Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University and as Co-founder and CTO of RFB Solartech SL, a company that specializes in solar thermal solutions for the Spanish residential and commercial sector. Friess has established and leads the Sustainable Energy and Energy Efficiency Research Group at RIT, Dubai. Current research interests are focused on sustainability and energy efficiency and the field of engineering design and design education, with a focus on multinational student collaboration and educating the ”global engineer.”Dr. Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Brandywine Ivan E. Esparragoza is an Associate Professor of engineering at Penn State Brandywine. His interests are in
Conflicting Models of the Product Life Cycle: Worldviews and the Design of TechnologyRICHARD DEVONProfessor of Engineering Design, Engineering Design Program, SEDTAPP, Penn StateUniversity. He was Interim Director of the Science, Technology, and Society Program fortwo years, Director of the PA Space Grant Consortium, and founding Director of theEngineering Design Program. He teaches design, and researches and publishes on designeducation with current interests in Cloud computing platforms, global design, and rapidprototyping.RICHARD SCHUHMANNProfessor Rick Schuhmann has been a faculty member at Penn State since 1998 and iscurrently the Walter L. Robb Director of Engineering Leadership Development
various advertisements calls this the building of “aSmarter Planet”4 while Cisco has recently started using the term “Internet of Everything or IoE”5to differentiate this technology from IT. Recently, in science and engineering circles, these typesof complex configurations have become known as cyber-physical systems. These large scale andnot so large scale applications are becoming technically and economically feasible due to theconvergence of several mature enabling technologies implemented with electronics. Essentially,through the use of networked embedded controllers (known as ambient intelligence), complexnetworked sensors and actuators (i.e. sensor networks), and applications software one is able tocreate intelligent infrastructure systems
understandand interact with a microcontroller at both low and high levels. Additionally, a suitable robotplatform must be available for the robotics section of the course, so that students can experimentwith the concepts and theoretical material discussed in lecture. Historically, this course made useof a popular microcontroller development kit for the first half and then transitioned to a well-known robotics kit for the second half of the course. A disconnect between the first and secondhalf was created since students were required to learn two different systems. It would be moreadvantageous if the students worked with a single platform throughout the entire course. Thiswould provide students with additional hands-on interaction and time to reinforce
undergraduate education through hands- on learning. As a volunteer for Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, Luchini-Colbry facilitates interactive seminars on interpersonal communications and problem solving skills for engineering students across the U.S.Dr. Korine Steinke Wawrzynski, Michigan State UniversityMegan Shannahan, Michigan State University Megan is the Assistant Director for Undergraduate Research at Michigan State University. She earned her Master of Education and Bachelor of Business Administration from Grand Valley State University. Page 23.599.1 c American Society for