lecture time spent in thelab sessions to aid in project concept understanding, but most time is dedicated to hands-ondesign within student teams.The course syllabus states that the learning goal for engineering students is to demonstrateeffective design processes, which include generating multiple engineering design solutions,applying sound engineering principles to choose the best solution and see that solution through tocompletion, and using parametric design to optimize an artifact or process. Some of the learninggoals for the writing arts portion of the course include: writing effectively in engineering genres;using conventions of academic writing in engineering; developing technical writing skills indescription, data presentation, data
responses more relatable than those from the presenters. They also attended virtual sessions, which provided general information but lacked detailed, candid insights. The student emphasized the importance of covering all concentrations in virtual sessions for better engagement. 4) Recruitment Events at High Schools: This student's high school hosts lunch and learn days featuring show-and-tell events by the armed forces, which are engaging for those interested in the military. Recruiters bring activities like pull-up bars to attract attention. The student suggested it would be great if college teams could showcase their latest robots for the VEX Robotics team. Similarly, students
cause of this engagement problem is not complicated; public speaking has been a top fear ofpeople in the United States for years, often anecdotally but also in a more documented sense,most recently in Chapman University’s “Survey on American Fears,” where public speakingplaced fifth (9.1%) just behind “Being [a] victim of mass/random shooting” (also 9.1%)1.Another persistent problem is lack of experience. As much as any other ability, effective publicspeaking requires repeated practice at delivering talks before audiences and, more importantly,reflection after a talk on what went poorly and the willingness to do it again, better. Assessingthe presentation experiences of, e.g., the general public or U.S. college students is beyond thescope of
different performance objectives and whereconflict situations are intentionally created. In the second workshop, students are assigned differentteam roles and challenged to build a simple LEGO structure under different conditions of verbaland written communication channel effectiveness. The combined learning outcomes of the firsttwo workshops are understanding the characteristics of effective teams, developing strategies foreffective teamwork, building active listening skills, and asking effective questions.As the workshops are developed and implemented, ongoing assessment of their effectiveness inimproving students’ teamwork-related KSAs is focused on the workshops’ impact on (1) students’knowledge of generic teamwork competencies (or “declarative
Society for Engineering Education Session CIEC 421 From a model provided by JMPT, it is analyzed that the top and bottom faces of the bolts are fixed. There should be no penetration contact between the load cell and the rollers. The downward forces as the result of the weight of the tank body, water and catalyst would act on the top face of the mounting block as shown in Figure 2. Fig 2. Force on Load Cell with EZ Mount 1 The structural integrity of the 200-GM-013 Loader was assessed by the Finite Element Method by two of the most popular software, ANSYS, and SolidWorks. Table 2: EZ Mount 17823 Load
could to the casestudy teams in attendance while also taking questions from the students. After the Q&A session,the course instructor worked with a senior engineer for the U.S. retailer to provide a list ofanswers to commonly asked questions that came out of the Q&A Session. The answers wereboth distributed in class and posted on the course webpage for all teams to have access to. Theinstructor wanted all teams to have the exact same set of given information to work on the casestudy. The instructor felt as though it was unfair for certain teams to have additional informationor data from the retailer that other teams did not have access to. After the Q&A session answerswere distributed to all teams, no additional technical questions
success. This not only shows students that faculty at this institution care aboutthem generally, but also gives them a specific person to seek out for advice and assistance in thefuture. Holding the mentoring sessions jointly was also a way for students to meet otherengineering students outside of their direct major to form more diverse groups.The mentoring sessions were scheduled once a week in the morning for the five weeks of theterm. Refreshments were served during the mentoring sessions to foster a more welcoming andcasual environment. We also held a bonus session during the students registration period to ensurethat all students were able to register for a full course load for the coming term. A description ofthe sessions follows.Meet the
, very similarto small group discussions in an onsite class.We applied this online, synchronous, small group discussion technique to the thermodynamicsmodule of EGR 320L. Before the students conduct the hands-on thermodynamics lab at home,the instructor distributed a lab report to the online class with instructions to analyze its strengthsand weaknesses. During the synchronous (real-time) chat session, the instructor then divided theonline students into small groups and placed them separate chat rooms where their task was tograde the lab report using the rubrics that the instructor usually uses. Using the LMS technologydescribed previously,10 the instructor could then visit the individual chat rooms (shown as Room1, Room 2, etc. in Figure 1
developed a user-friendlyprogram that automatically generates an inspection plan for the CMM. Proceedings of the 2019 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2019, American Society of Engineering Education Session ETD 315Integrated CAD and Computer Aided Inspection Planning.The following feature based design approach was used to develop an inspection plan for theCMM. 1. Generation of data based on Initial Graphics Exchange Specifications (IGES) [2] & Standard for the Exchange of Product (STEP) of the CAD file. 2. Retrieve inspection information such as dimensions, and tolerances from the IGES
theory,conduct experiments, and use real-world experience to interpret, analyze, and solve current andemerging technical problems in green energy manufacturing.1. IntroductionThere is a need to instill sustainability awareness and concepts among undergraduate students, inorder to ensure that sustainable production will be achieved in the near future. Sustainability hasfour basic aspects: the environment, technology, economy, and societal organization.Conventionally, engineers are taught to deal with technology development and economicanalysis assessing the viability of a process, a product, or a project, being less familiar with theoptimization of environmental factors. However, schools with undergraduate engineering orengineering technology
insufficient to meet upcoming needs. For example, McKinsey’sanalysis predicts that after 2025, unless there is a substantial expansion of the global quantumtalent pool or a slowdown in quantum technology development, there will be a talent gapexceeding 50% [1]. In response, a growing number of institutions have already launched or are developingmaster’s degree programs, bachelor’s degrees with specialized education and professionaltraining to help them transition into the quantum workforce, and Ph.D. programs. Still, QISEeducation still faces key challenges, including accommodating diverse technical backgrounds,supporting a broader student population, and addressing the shortage of qualifiedinterdisciplinary instructors [2]. Moreover, research
student body. However, the use of mixed methods for assessinglearning enhances the validity of the results [9], [10].In summary, this study explored whether the implemented educational strategy had positiveimpacts on the students’ learning. Two research questions were explored: 1. Can mind maps measure the changes in student knowledge and perspectives between the beginning and at the end of the project? 2. Can a thematic comparison of student deliverables show how ideas evolve over the course of the project?Educational StrategyIntroduction to Civil/Architectural Engineering is a 1-credit first-year course, and the studentstake it in their fall semester. This course aims to provide a general introduction to various typesof
explicit and test tacit structures and Schön 43 44 patterns which generate system behavior Sociotechnical Work system analysis and redesign based on joint optimization Trist and Bamforth 45; Systems of the social and technical subsystems for performing work Cherns 46 Total systems A system problem solving approach based on creative thinking, Flood and Jackson 47; Intervention appropriate method selection, and implementation of method Flood 48; Jackson 49 based change proposals to resolve complex issuesComplex System GovernanceComplex System Governance (CSG) takes
engineering education must emphasizedeveloping students’ ability to critically evaluate AI-generated solutions.The study also highlighted important considerations about classroom time allocation anddocumentation requirements. The critique from intervention group students about excessive timespent discussing AI rather than technical content raises an important pedagogical challenge: howto effectively integrate AI instruction without compromising core subject matter coverage. Whileintervention group students reported greater comfort using AI due to reduced concerns aboutpotential honor code violations, the documentation process itself presented challenges. Studentswere required to submit complete chat sessions alongside their work, with detailed
of 5 students.Project 3 is currently being staffed by 11 students, at four different locations, withtechnical specialty subdivision being scripted early on in the development process.Evidence of interaction for Project 1 was taken from the Ph.D. advisor’s notes. ForProjects 2 and 3, students used a project management software platform called Basecamp.This was reviewed. Additionally, for Project 3, a Sharepoint platform containing allorganizer’s directives, and technical presentations of the students was referred to.In Project 1, supervised by the second author, and Projects 2 and 3, supervised by the firstauthor, both professors emphasized a very ‘light touch’. Further in the paper,differentiation in design process will be discussed. A core
multiplespecific questions about each course module (Figures 1-5). In general, students respondedpositively to the course content (neutral to positive), while one or two students selectedsomewhat disagree or strongly disagree for most questions. Over half of students somewhat orstrongly agreed that they gained or improved abilities or valued the tools presented. Neutral todisagree responses ranged from two to six students out of 18 respondents, depending on thequestion, again indicating that the course had a positive impact on a majority of students. I am able to identify when I am in a green, yellow, or red state. Being aware of my state has improved my ability to handle challenging conversations in my daily life. Learning the state model has directly
active learning session to students, placing heavy emphasis on the breadth of information resources available for engineering design research beyond what can be found through Google. The session was designed to build on university general education information literacy outcomes. Student research assignments completed after the library session were analyzed using an information literacy rubric. Based on the results, librarians collaborated with the course instructor to modify the Fall 2013 library session to place the heaviest emphasis on search strategy development, rather than the breadth of information resources, and adapt the research assignment requirements. The revised session also aligned with the Searching as Strategic Exploration
hasspecifically been demonstrated that the incorporation of failure case studies into this course hassupported the “Professional Component” of the engineering technology curriculum4.A study of the World Trade Center Towers 1 and 2 (WTC 1 and WTC 2) collapse has beensuccessfully used in this course to illustrate a number of key concepts supporting technicalcourse objectives, as well as reinforcing professional components of the engineering professionand forensics. This particular case study is seems to be particularly engaging to students becausethe event occurred during their lifetime, and the impacts of this event are still being felt.Presented during the first two sessions of the course, the WTC collapse case study immediatelyengages students
on the skills that enable graduate school successIntroductionAttention is being paid to the importance of educating graduate engineering students for bothresearch careers and opportunities in industry, acknowledging that graduates are increasinglymaking the choice to pursue careers outside academia. Understanding the skills that enablesuccess both within and outside academia can help us provide more relevant and effectiveprogramming at the graduate level [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]. Research in this areaacknowledges the value of transferable (non-technical skills) to students during their graduatedegree, as well as during their transition to industry. Often these skills can be most effectivelydelivered
, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills necessary to thrivein an AI-driven world. This growing integration of AI tools into curricula promises to driveinnovation in teaching methods, assessment, and the broader educational ecosystem, preparingfuture engineers to navigate and contribute to an AI-powered landscape.Recent studies highlight the growing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools inengineering education, reflecting both their potential and challenges. For instance, Subramanianand Vidalis [1] explore AI-powered tools, including generative models like ChatGPT, thatfacilitate interactive, personalized learning experiences in engineering classrooms shortly afterthey are becoming readily available to the public. They
. effectively with a range of rigorous content. strong content. technical content. audiences. TEAMWORK. An ability to Exemplary in most areas: Exemplary in two areas and Satisfactory or better all areas: Marginal or better in all areas: Not proficient in at least one function effectively on a team 1. Providing leadership satisfactory in all others: 1. Providing leadership 1. Providing leadership area: whose members together 2. Creating collaborative and 1. Providing leadership 2. Creating collaborative and 2. Creating collaborative 1. Providing leadership provide leadership, create a
classroom sessions. To handle the larger enrollment in Spring2015, distinct separation of lectures and flipped classrooms (discussions) was needed. Upperadministration has become involved to bend the rules, allowing the course to be scheduled as 2lectures and 2 discussions per week in order to continue to evaluate the flipped classroominnovations. In addition, cross-campus scheduling demands do not allow for much considerationof specific classroom needs. To ensure that all flipped classroom sessions could be held in asuitable space, we renovated a classroom that was under the scheduling control of the departmentfor this purpose.In our opinion, our generation is on the cusp of a revolution in engineering education, withregards to technical content
access to education and career developmentopportunities. Building on the foundation of the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy(MSSA) [1], [2], designed, developed, and piloted at Saint Martin’s University in partnershipwith Microsoft (2013–2020), the Washington Veterans to Technology (WaV2T) programadvances these ACTS objectives through a comprehensive academic model that facilitates entryinto high-demand technology careers. WaV2T integrates rigorous technical training withstructured career development support, aligning with the VOW Act's objectives to enhanceveteran employability [6], [7].This program provides specialized certification pathways in Server & Cloud Application, CloudApplication Development, and Cybersecurity Administration
detail below.Lectures Currently, the course is based on the textbook Electronic Communications: A SystemsApproach by Beasley, Hymer, and Miller and published through Prentice Hall.6 The courseessentially covers the first eight chapters of the text. Because the book is written at a fairly highlevel, the course is augmented by more in-depth material on actual communication electronicsdesign. Table 1 outlines the weekly topics that are introduced in the two weekly lecture sessions. Table 1. Weekly Lecture TopicsWeek Topic1 Signals in the Time Domain, Log Units, Noise2 Information, Mixing3 Modulation, Analog4 Modulation, Digital5 Basic
emphasis and 12 or more credits in a pre-approved concentration either within orexternal to engineering (Figure 1). Figure 1: The Engineering Plus (e+) program design.Concentrations must be a meaningful sequence of courses, either technical or non-technical innature, and traditionally culminate in a 4000-level course. To date, 17 concentrations have beenapproved for the major, including CU Teach Engineering (the first concentration), environmentalpolicy, entrepreneurship, Spanish and Latin American cultures, pre medical, and technology arts& media, with the option for students to propose new concentrations, subject to programapproval (see Appendix B for a complete list of approved concentrations).The first students
manufacturing at the R2 institute in collaboration with theR1 institution. In this process, the R2 institutions will build the necessary lab infrastructure in stepsover the next few years. A new cleanroom facility is currently under construction at the R2institution which, when opened in 2026, will house the IC Fab labs for the future offerings of thiscourse, thus replicating and fully transitioning the IC Fab labs from the R1 to the R2 institution.The cleanroom facility used for this course (as reported in this paper) is shown in Fig. 1. Figure 1. The instructional cleanroom used for this course.The IC Fab course consists of 11 laboratory sessions, each focused on a different aspect ofsemiconductor fabrication. Details of the lab
between first- and fourth-yearengineering students that has positive implications for both the mentors and mentees. There issubstantial evidence that near-peer mentoring of and by engineering students helps both menteesand mentors. Students must gain many skills beyond technical knowledge to become competentpracticing engineers. ABET names seven outcomes defining the skills, knowledge, and behaviorsthat engineering students must acquire to be ready to enter the workforce. Among these are anability to “communicate effectively with a range of audiences” and “function effectively on ateam whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusiveenvironment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.” [1].Employers also
systems and techniques, as well as to teach them about the effects ofwelding parameters on quality. In order to improve the lab experience, a survey was takenregarding the student anticipation of the experience, and the results are shared and discussed.Suggestions for the improvement of the lab experience for the students using this system aremade.Introduction and BackgroundVirtual reality (VR) is an interactive computer-generated experience taking place within asimulated environment that incorporates mainly auditory and visual sensory feedback [1].Typically via a worn headset, a VR system ‘immerses’ the user in a computer-generatedgraphical user interface (GUI) that can be interacted with. Though it is most widely used in theentertainment
experiential learning that iscentral to the discipline [1], [2]. This paper explores how these challenges were addressed in anEmbedded Systems course offered during the Fall 2020 semester, highlighting the adaptations andinnovations employed to ensure students achieved the desired learning outcomes.The transition to remote learning demanded significant modifications to course delivery andcontent, particularly for project-based learning and laboratory sessions. Tools and strategies had tobe reimagined to replicate the hands-on experience that is central to Embedded Systems education.While technical constraints such as access to hardware, tools, and reliable internet connectionsposed hurdles, these challenges also presented opportunities for creative
reader would “linearly” work, navigating tabs and other web elementsin a specified order instead of randomly exploring a web page. Note that as this was implementedas a responsive web application, users on computers still have the keyboard option, but those onmobile devices have swipe/two-finger tap options instead. For the Low Vision Game, we madethe zooming bar mobile-responsive, which is particularly helpful in round 4 as it makes theblurred balls and text clearer. See rounds 1 and 2 in the Blindness Game in Figure 1.4 Education Activities4.1 ProcedureThe IRB-approved education activities were conducted fully online via Zoom at two USinstitutions. In June 2024, we used an 80-minute session of an undergraduate-level HCI course ata