environments comprising of a democratic or committee nature while goingthrough the entire course.As pointed out by Chung et. al. [2], the most important attributes of a capstone course are [2] thatstudents in general should: 1. Have an insightful design project to be done as a team. 2. Be required to focus on knowledge gained throughout the curriculum. 3. Solve problems that represent real-life engineering. 4. Acquire an understanding of the professional aspects and culture of being an engineer. 5. Learn and practice project proposing, planning and control.The same paper also outlines efforts to understand how students perceive their capstone coursethrough the use of surveys that employ knowledge mapping. This method has limitations of
twoquestions involving either concept understanding or problem solving. The tests had ten to fifteenquestions with similar question format to quizzes. In addition, the exams had a PSpice problemtesting student’s simulation software usage and circuit analysis skills.In the second year implementation, the students were instructed to watch the pre-recorded on-line lectures for each module before face-to-face lecture sessions. The in-class session for eachmodule included: 1. Updated CUSPTM lecture materials to provide additional information. 2. Sample problems and interactive solutions. 3. PSpice simulation examples running on-site from the instructor’s computer.After the completion of each module, a short online concept quiz through BlackboardTM
environments.MethodInstrument A rubric-based approach for assessing energy literacy was first developed by Langfitt,Haselbach, & Hougham15 based on the DOE’s7 framework for energy education. The structure ofthe rubric was borrowed from a rubric used to assess senior design projects in a civil andenvironmental engineering program, and then refined based on work conducted in the area ofscientific understanding and writing24. Subsequent examinations17 and refinements16 of the rubricled to the rubric under examination in the present study. The rubric adopted an analytic style19,with scores assigned to each of six energy literacy dimensions—1) Issue, 2) Solution, 3) Impacts,4) Stakeholders, 5) Technical Concepts, and 6) Outside Information. Appendix A displays
aset of deliverables, including a project proposal, progress report, lesson plan, project reflection,and final presentation slides. Week Topic 1 Course Introduction: Opportunities and Challenges of Leadership Development 2 Professionalism and Professional Communications 3 Cultural Competence 4 CliftonStrengths 5 Inclusive Leadership Practices 6 Engineering and Public Policy 7 Technical Communication with the General Public 8 Bloom’s Taxonomy and Active Learning Techniques 9 Universal Design for Learning 10 In-class Lesson Planning with Pre-service Teacher 11 In-class Lesson Planning with Pre-service Teacher 12 In-class Lesson Planning with Pre
tutoring, as well assurveys administered to the peer tutors. The data collected was analyzed to determine how the center was being utilized. Thepopulation of students utilizing tutoring services through the engineering tutoring center wascompared with the general College of Engineering student population. Additionally, student andtutor survey results showed that both students and tutors believed that the students’understanding of course material was stronger after a tutoring session. Initial analyses show thatstudents who attend tutoring perform slightly better than students who do not attend tutoring in aspecific course, but future work will focus on fully understanding the effect of tutoring on astudent’s grade point average and
foster meaningful student interaction [18], [19]. Drawing from theseinsights, the Engineering Ethics Coach was designed to critique student reasoning, guide ethicalreflection, and simulate professional dialogue without directly revealing answers.Procedure FollowedThe research was conducted during a single semester, incorporating the AI chatbot into a case-basedethical decision-making activity. The procedure involved: 1. Pre-Activity Preparation: In a prior class session, the instructor introduced students to the NSPE Code of Ethics, emphasizing their responsibilities as engineers and discussing the importance of ethical decision-making. The instructor selected four NSPE cases based on their relevance to capital investment
structured curriculum provided a blend of lectures, interactive activities, and hands-on labsessions each day, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for all participants. Thedetailed schedule of the camp activities is shown figure 1. These activities ensured that thestudents were not only learning theoretical concepts but also applying them practically throughengaging activities and lab sessions. The highlight of the camp was the graduation ceremony,where all students received certificates for their participation, marking a successful completionof the camp. The lecture materials used in the camp was developed by Stanford BuildingDecarbonization Learning Accelerator. Each day involved a mix of lectures, interactiveactivities, and hands-on lab
improving the retention of under-performingstudents, but these tools are too labor-intensive for faculty to apply in large introductory courses.Additionally, many struggling students are limited by non-cognitive factors such as fear offailure, social anxiety, and general overwhelm. There is a need for large-format, scalableinstructional tools that both engage students in course material and address non-cognitive factorsin an appropriate way.This Work In Progress will present the effects of a remedial intervention, the “reflectiveknowledge inventory”, at improving student outcomes in Calculus 1. In the intervention, studentsimprove their exam score by submitting a “reflective knowledge inventory”. Expert learnersknow that new skills are best built
concepts are introduced followed by one or two example problems that are solved duringthe class session [1]. It was long felt by engineering professors that this method was the mosteffective in covering the large amount of required material in time periods allotted for the course[2, 3] . Since large amounts of information can be given by the lecturer in relatively short periodsof time, the historical belief has been that this is the most effective means of teaching thematerial. Mejias [3] argues that this belief, however, is predicated on the assumption thatstudents are “empty receptacles waiting to be filled with knowledge.” Borrego and Bernhard [4]found that “lectures are an efficient means of delivering material to large numbers of
) Figure 1: M.Eng. Program Focus ComparisonAnother challenge surfaces when comparing the differences in program flexibility of ourprofessional master’s programs. As shown in Figure 2, our four M.Eng. programs vary slightly inhow they are delivered. The Technical Entrepreneurship program can be completed on-campusin one year and has perhaps the most rigid scheduled curriculum. As such, there is currently nopart-time option for working professionals. Thus, recent graduates who are seeking a graduatedegree before either starting their own company or heading into industry are the primary targetfor this program.On the other end, the Healthcare Systems Engineering program has both on-campus and onlineoptions. In addition to actively recruiting recent
, hands-on project work during in-person sessions. Similarly, CSCL facilitates cloud-based collaboration, mimicking modern engineering environments where team-based virtualdesign and real-time feedback are essential 16,17,18. By aligning instructional strategies with thecompetencies required in applied engineering fields, these pedagogical methods enhance studentengagement, strengthen technical proficiency, and better prepare MET graduates for workforcechallenges 19.2.2. Curriculum Integration: Bridging Theory and PracticeA typical knowledge structure is illustrated in Figure 2, showing the hierarchical organization ofkey disciplines and their subcategories in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This structurehighlights the interconnected areas of
thoseprocesses, quality assurance, and safety; followed by more in-depth study of automation andinstrumentation, metrology, process improvements, total predictive maintenance, technicalmanagement competencies, as well as quality work practices utilizing Lean and Six Sigmaprinciples. Students develop both technical skills and the management competencies needed toadvance efficient and effective performance within advanced manufacturing entities. Theprogram is structured such that a student typically takes general education courses and atechnical core in their first year of study. This is followed in the second year by taking technicalcourses in an area of specialization that meets local needs.The Maintenance Combination Craft Apprenticeship program
courses offered in the program.IntroductionTechnology and engineering programs in many higher education institutions are developingalternative energy-related curricula in classes, projects, training, and certification programs. REteaching systems and projects help students to better comprehend complex concepts by includinga renewable energy project or series of laboratory experiments. The importance of experientialactivities such as laboratory sessions is highlighted by many authors [1-8]. Energy knowledgeand renewable energy-based projects are important in order to prepare students to be competitivefor careers in the growing fields of energy related engineering, science, and technology.Preliminary projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
encouraged tocontact the technical writing coordinator with any questions or concerns that might arise duringtheir grading period. These consultation sessions, which generally lasted about thirty minutes,allowed instructors the opportunity to receive feedback about their comments and scoring ofstudent papers. Additionally, the technical writing coordinator provided guidance for articulatingcomments specifically about writing issues.Results and Discussion To assess the effectiveness of the materials provided to instructors, namely the updatedrubric and grade sheet, the assessment training workshop, and the post-workshop support, the 9capstone
to develop and perform experiments which illustrate a musical phenomenon. Then theyanalyze their results and give a technical presentation to articulate their understanding of both musical and engineering elements to f = 430 Hz f = 435 Hz 2 2 their peers. Suggestions were made in 1 1 the laboratory handout as to some particular phenomena their projectsAmplitude Amplitude 0 0
students to collectinformation about the course. Moreover, during the Fall 2015 semester, survey data wascollected from the students following each of the lab experiments. The lab benches for theexperiments as well as the USRP equipment from NI are illustrated in Figure 1. (a) Lab benches with USRPs. (b) USRP from National Instruments. Figure 1 Lab benches for experiments with USRPs, and a closer view of USRP SDR from National Instruments. The course involves two components: In-class lecturing (two 75 minute sessions perweek), and bi-weekly lab experiments. The students are grouped in pairs. There are a total of 5lab experiments that the students need to finish. Each lab
, andsocial implications.Through this experience, students gain valuable skills in cross-cultural collaboration, remoteteamwork, and joint research, as well as professional and technical communication. By workingon authentic cases in diverse scenarios, participants enhance their ability to navigate globalchallenges and develop practical, socially responsible engineering solutions [4].The following topics are covered in the course as it aligns to the framework mentioned inOrtiz-Marcos et al. [1]: Multidisciplinary Teamwork and Leadership ● RACI Matrix analysis in design (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) ● Analytical Hierarchy Method in Design selection [32] ● Working with Engineers, Information Systems
designchallenges.7Meanwhile, the goal for engineer volunteers includes a plan to inspire and prepare studentsthrough engineering design challenges and, at the same time, to develop their own professionaland personal skills. Engineer volunteers self-assigned in small teams (pairs or trios) that alignedwith company prescribed strategic imperatives. These consisted of coupling more senior,technical experts (mentors) with more junior, technical colleagues (mentees) to facilitateknowledge transfer within the company, and further, to facilitate boundary crossing andrelationship-building across business units and generations.8 Engineers are particularlychallenged to develop existing and new skills; communications skills by translating their workeffectively and
, computeraided design, and validation through usage, instead of focusing on the state of technology in the EV industry. Case Study: 2.00GoKart Electric vehicles were introduced as a special section of the MIT 2.007 sophomorelevel Design and Manufacturing 1 class in Spring 2012, first as scooter and bicycles, then moving to gokarts in Spring 2013 and Spring 2014. The beginnings of the class were centered around scooters and bicycles for simplicity in implementing and refining the expectation of the class: during 2012 only, the students worked on individual vehicle projects. The class was also run independently as part of a MIT summer program in 2013 and 2014, for a total of 5 sessions so
requirement. There is a mix of full-time and part-time students, most of whom are holding jobs while they are in school. There is a wide range ofages, and levels of professional experience. It is not untypical for some time to have passedbetween completing an Associate’s Degree and starting the Bachelor’s program. Some students Proceedings of the 2019 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2019, American Society for Engineering Education Session ETD 545have considerable experience working in a technical environment, but often as hourly rather thansalaried employees. Often they have worked as technicians
by aesthetic experience as technical knowledge. The workshop series provided a platformfor outreach and was covered in some media outlets:https://www.ece.illinois.edu/newsroom/article/8012In future sessions, surveys could better gauge the effectiveness of this curriculum. Evaluatingthis workshop in terms of fluency, interest, and engagement with STEAM topics could providedevelopments and insights leading to other possible workshops and curricula. Deploying thisidea within a classroom or coursework could offer perspectives that would be fruitful to middleand high school classes, as well as supporting engineering teaching at the college level.[1] Foster, G. N. (1998, June), Using Sound And Music In Technology Paper presented at 1998Annual
a set of statements regarding PBL 2, indicate a more positive effect of the PBLmodule. The results for both institutions are shown in Figure 4. The survey results wereremarkably similar at the two institutions. Although the Part II survey is not as rigorous as theASCI survey, the results suggest that students generally felt the PBL increased their appreciationof the importance of geotechnical engineering (statements 2, 3, and 4). Overall students alsogenerally agreed that the PBL increased the technical value of their work (statements 1, 5, and6), although to a slightly lesser degree than the other statements.It is of interest that the results of Part II of the survey seem to disagree with Part I of the survey.When asked directly about the
practical applications. Given the authors’ background,the students were immersed in electrical engineering concepts. This stage utilized a series ofhands-on experiments encouraging students to actively engage with new engineering concepts.Using reflective practice model, students understood the critical role of renewable energy and thesignificance of the power grid for the first time, fostering curiosity and a sense of possibility.3.1.1. Experiment 1Power Grid and Generating Sources: Students were introduced to the relationship between natural resources and power production. A wind turbine kit [10] was used to demonstrate the basic principles of power generation and how the energy produced by the turbine was used to light a small
weighted response grid(the Q sort), 5) extracted factors representing leadership viewpoints, and 6) interpreted thesebased on item loading and representative statements [10].Steps 1 and 2. Develop the Concourse and Q SetIn line with the six-step process described previously, we begin by generating items. Our guidingframework is the Contextual Engineering Leadership Development (CELD) Framework [11].The CELD Framework recognizes that to develop as engineering leaders, students mustsimultaneously enhance their technical expertise while learning to lead increasingly technicalprojects in an engineering setting. Initially, the focus is on the individual’s development ofeffectual behaviors, such as emotional intelligence, implicit bias, identity, and
competition and concepts in bargaining range. In playing the game students begin tounderstand strategies typically used in negotiation which include competition, collaboration,avoidance, compromise, accommodation, and revenge.To play the game the students were divided into pairs. The general instruction for both players atthe start is to divide the $20 in half and this was to be a pure win-lose situation with no sidedeals, all or nothing. After this session the instructor facilitated a debriefing session. Withouttelling the students in the beginning, the game is then played two more times. In the secondround students change partners with another student in the class. At this point the students areprovided “Secret Instructions”. Secret instructions
category for Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology. However, considering that aproposed program includes fundamental courses in mechanical engineering technology andelectronic systems engineering technology which includes embedded electronic hardware andcontrol software, it is reasonable to say that graduates from a multidisciplinary engineeringtechnology program can be hired to work in many of the areas covered by these fields, especiallywhere the specialties intersect and require capabilities in multiple disciplines. Although detailed statistics specific to careers in engineering technology are notavailable, in general these careers will closely follow those of similar-focused engineeringcareers. Table 1 shows the growth outlook in USA
understandthe typical roles of first authors and sometimes we are able to guide them into finding wherethose authors are now and how their career has evolved. With this we help students discover thenetwork of global researchers in the field. Later in the course, we discuss how soft robotictechnologies make it from the lab to commercial products, as there are examples in the field,some even with documented stories of success and failure (Empire Robotics). Altogether,throughout the course we discuss the hidden curriculum of academia. Figure 1. Example of journal article details that are discussed before technical content is covered.As the class examined publications, the publication industry was explained to students providingbackground for the
deviation by referencing related qualitative data from outlying participants.Longitudinal learning and retention profiles can be generated for each student in the AR and controlgroups to directly compare the understanding of concepts taught in AR vs. traditional classroom settings.Direct comparisons of understanding captured by assessments immediately after the Practicum Session(Figure 1) allow us to quantify the immediate impact of the different teaching modalities overall andbroken down by learning taxonomy stages. Retention can similarly be compared across the groups usingthe time-staggered assessments. Additionally, data on learning efficacy, confidence levels, engagementwith the content, focus during lectures, and cognition can be used to
Session ETD 455can operate the drone by several methods: by viewing the drone directly (flying by “line ofsight”), by viewing a transmitted video that can be viewed on a screen (flying by “first-personview), and the on board computer can receive instructions for a controlled flight path called ‘waypoints’ and will return to a home location when the flight is complete (autonomous)3. Fig. 1. Phantom 3 DJI Aircraft Diagram4.The use of drones in a commercial aspect requires the operator to obtain a Federal AviationAdministration ( FAA) certification, known as Part 1073. The general FAA rules forcommercial use are: the aircraft must weigh less than 55lbs, the UAV must remain in the visualline of sight of the pilot
the greatest challenges facing society today require technical solutions that can only becreated through collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.1 For these collaborations toeffectively harness the capabilities of groups that may not normally work together, effectivetechnical leadership must be deployed. Thus, the need for engineering leadership (EL).As evident by the development and growth of the Engineering Leadership Development Division(LEAD) within the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), recognition of the needto develop engineers with greater leadership skills is gaining momentum. However, observationsduring LEAD’s sessions at ASEE’s 2015 Annual Conference & Exposition seemed to indicatethat faculty engaged in