Paper ID #49172Clean Energy Education Study Results and Recommendations: Curriculumto Change Lives and Address Climate ChangeDr. Brian Patrick Murphy, SUNY Buffalo State University Professor Brian P. Murphy, Ed. D. PE, SSBB, is a highly trained, motivated, results-driven higher education and engineering professional. He is inspired to teach in high-needs social impact areas, sharing industrial, military, and professional engineering expertise. Dr. Murphy is teaching Engineering Technology at SUNY Buffalo State University. Passionate about process improvement and environmentally friendly energy sources. Education: Naval
theories are on occasion developed in retrospect to explain technologicaldevelopments. Examples include the development of optics to explain the success of thetelescope or the development of thermodynamics as motivated by known behavior of the steamengine. Similarly technological successes are often guided by the acceptance of emergent orapproximate theories. These situations notwithstanding, the emphasis of theory in scienceimplies that science places a high priority on development of abstract theory. It is certainly thecase that within the broad realm of science individual scientific work may exist on a wide rangefrom theoretical to applied. Not all scientists are engaged in creating of abstract theories.However, a particular scientific
earned her M.S. in Computer Science with a software engineering concentration from the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Pakistan. Dr. Anwar also holds an M.Sc in Computer Science from Punjab University College of Information Technology, Pakistan. Dr. Anwar is passionate about research and teaching, specifically translating research into evidence-based teaching practices. For her research, she is particularly interested in designing interventions that help develop students' understanding of conceptually hard concepts in STEM courses. She was awarded the 2020 outstanding researcher award by the School of Engineering Education, Purdue University. Also, she is the recipient of Apprentice Faculty Grant
improvement (solving business challenges with technology solutions). His research focus are in cyber executive management, expert crowdsourcing, and decision analytics.Dr. Mihai Boicu, George Mason University Mihai Boicu, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Information Technology at George Mason University. He published over 120 peer-reviewed publications, including 4 books. He performs theoretical and applied research in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Probabilistic Reasoning, Crowdsourcing and Engi- neering Education. He received more than 3M in funding from NSF, DARPA, IARPA, AFOSR, IC and other government agencies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023
Paper ID #48105BOARD # 205: Exploring Pre-service Teachers’ Perceptions of IntegratingEngineering Design and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in STEM Education(Work in Progress)Dr. Mariam Manuel, University of Houston Mariam Manuel, Ph.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Houston. Dr. Manuel’s experience in the classroom and working with students from diverse backgrounds informs her research interests in the areas of STEM teacher education for diverse learners, and the use of culturally responsive instruction in STEM with a focus on engineering design.Dr
appropriate course objectives. Without course objectives, it is difficult to develop fairand reasonable evaluation tools. The main theme which emerged from the setting and markingexams session was the importance of being fair, and the techniques needed to grade fairly.Dealing with large classes, was addressed in Fundamentals II: CAT’s (Classroom AssessmentTechniques) and Learning Styles. The work by Angelo and Cross, it is one of the easiest andmost efficient ways to objectively improve student learning in large classes. Measuring thelearning styles in a class both informs teaching, and promotes team skills (and acceptance ofdiversity). The new professors all took the LSI in the session and found it illuminating that mostof our students are
). A qualitative investigation of factors promoting the retention and persistence of students of color in STEM. Journal of Negro Education, 80(4), 491-504. 7. President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) (2010). Prepare and Inspire: K-12 Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for America’s Future. https://www.nsf.gov/attachments/117803/public/2a--Prepare_and_Inspire--PCAST.pdf 8. Santiago, A. (2017). Focusing on cultural competency in STEM education. Informal Science, 1(1), 1-16. 9. Thevenot, Y. (2022). Culturally responsive and sustaining STEM curriculum as a problem-based science approach to supporting student achievement for Black and Latinx
analyze the survey data peranonymized student over time, as well as determining the median and range as the centraltendencies for the class. We will investigate any changes over time (correlating with TPP coursesand experiences) and to identify any gaps in preparing our students to be culturally responsivewith their teaching. Results from this study will ultimately help inform improvements to thecourse and experiences of our and possibly other Teacher Prep Programs as well.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.2050461.References1. National Research Council, Successful K-12 STEM education : identifying effectiveapproaches in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
are students’ attitudes, perceptions, and experiences with using GenAI forthese tasks? By giving students full agency in choosing whether or not to use GenAI, we aim tobalance inclusive teaching practices with understanding how students utilize these tools in anunstructured manner, which could be representative of how students might use these tools withoutproper instruction or even instructor consent in other courses. By exploring these questions, weaim to provide insights into the opportunities and challenges of integrating GenAI into CEEeducation, ultimately contributing to the broader understanding of how emerging technologies cantransform STEM curricula.2 Literature reviewThis literature review aims to provide a comprehensive overview
, Indiana University-Bloomington Dr. Kelli Paul is an Assistant Research Scientist at the Center for Research on Learning and Technology at Indiana University where her research focuses on the development of STEM interests, identity, and career aspirations in children and adolescents.Lauren Penney, Indiana University-Bloomington ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Enhancing Engineering Education for Homeschool Families Through MAKEngineering Kits (Work in Progress)IntroductionAccording to the United States Census Bureau [1], the average percentage of school-agedchildren being homeschooled in Fall 2022 was 6%, which was an increase from 3% of school-aged children being
that are not only informative but also adaptable tovarious educational levels. The integration of up-to-date resources, including internet-basedinformation and textbooks, is essential for constructing a relevant and effective curriculum thatmeets the needs of diverse learners. In summary, the combination of scaffolded learning andstudent-centered approaches, particularly within technology-enhanced environments, offers arobust framework for effective education. This approach not only builds upon students' existingknowledge but also empowers them to engage actively in their learning journey. As educationalparadigms continue to evolve, the emphasis on personalized, relevant, and engaging instructionalmethods will be pivotal in preparing students
development of new STEM majors, particularly in emerging fields such asengineering, computer science, and information technology, emerges as imperative for fosteringSTEM growth at Keiser University. Addressing these challenges head-on is paramount tocultivating a more inclusive and supportive environment that empowers all students to pursue andpersist in STEM disciplines.As it is clear from tables 3 and 4, the major drawback are the retention and graduation rates forboth STEM and non-STEM majors. . In order to address the issue, a comprehensive mentoringplan will be the developed in the coming year.The proposed mentoring plan utilizes the mentors (a) To serve in an academic support role inwhich they will provide one-to-one or very small group
Course Mehzabien Iqbal∗ , Md Abdus Samad Bhuiyan† , Ahmad Y Javaid∗ , Quamar Niyaz† , Sidike Paheding‡ , Xiaoli Yang§∗ EECS Department, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA† ECE Department, Purdue University NW, Hammond, IN, USA ‡ CS Department, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT, USA § Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences, Fort Wayne, IN, USA {mehzabien.iqbal, ahmad.javaid}@utoledo.edu, {bhuiyan4, qniyaz}@pnw.edu, spaheding@fairfiled.edu, xxyang@indianatech.edu As wireless communication continues to advance, particularly with the emergence of 5G and beyond-5G (B5G) technologies, reliance on these sys- tems
various facets of this evolving technology in the ETcurriculum. Integration of emerging technologies, such as Industry 4.0, technological skills tomeet the demand of the regional workforce can be accomplished by few methods. One suchmethod is integration of professional publications in the coursework. This paper will elucidatethe results of successful implementation of Industry 4.0 concepts in ET curriculum through apilot summer course, Control Systems. Additionally, the authors aim to present the opportunitiesfor expansion to include other professional journals for continued implementation in the variousconcentrations of ET.This paper aims to discuss and present the key findings in the following areas: (1) Explicateintegration of student
respectively (4).The nature, or goal of science as a whole, is to explain how the world works, as determinedthrough experiments and their artifacts. Knowledge generation, from the perspective of scientistsis approached via creating a hypothesis first, and testing it second. These scientific findings andrelated technologies are often codified, and managed by a body of scientists, and transmittedthrough published works and education.The nature of engineering is for addressing human needs/problems, and generally appliesdomain-specific heuristics for building a system, or components intended for systemdeployment. The lessons learned and identified technologies are often (though not always)codified, and may be transmitted informally, or formally to other
Engineering Education, 2010 Core Concepts for Engineering Literacy: The Interrelationships among STEM DisciplinesAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to define STEM literacy by examining the commonalities anddifferences between engineering, technology, science, and mathematics. We analyzed threemajor organizations’ publications on literacy and K-12 education standards. These publicationsare: 1) Standards for Technological Literacy, 2) National Science Education Standards, and 3)Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. These standards and literacy documents arecompared and synthesized by examining their differences and commonalities. We also comparedthe definition of engineering literacy emerged from this
building, self-managing teams, and sociotechnical systems.Dr. Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University Pilar Pazos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engi- neering at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA. Her main areas of research interest are collabo- rative work-structures, virtual teams and team decision-making and performance.Mr. Preetham Sathish Ullal, Old Dominion University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A Qualitative Inquiry into the Role of Web-based Collaboration Tools and Instructional Scaffolds in the Facilitation of Team ProcessesGlobalization and advances in information technologies drive organizations to use
trajectories, it is necessary to move beyond traditionalapproaches. While university information systems supply quantitative data on student enrollmentand performance, they cannot often pinpoint when and how academic difficulties arise. In thisregard, Process Mining has emerged as an innovative tool for exploring educational pathwaysfrom a dynamic, process-oriented perspective [4]. This approach identifies patterns such asdropouts or delayed graduation and enables institutions to anticipate challenges and developtargeted intervention strategies [5], [6].The application of Process Mining in education has proven effective in generating actionableinsights by transforming raw data into visual and interpretable representations of academicprocesses [7
where programsroutinely operate in silos, this project is encouraging cross course communication as thebuilding takes shape. Incorporating the Building Information Modeling (BIM) approach, thestudents in the Architectural Technology program are charting the initial path with the shell andmaster plan layout of the building. After the initial design development, we infuse the ElectricalEngineering Technology students and work with solar energy with zero energy as their goal.The Interior Design & Architectural Technology students will begin partnering on designing theinterior spaces for each dwelling unit in the building. We then bring in the Computer GraphicsTechnology design students to create the dynamic presentation imagery needed to sell
Foundation (NSF) in 2023, aimed to investigate themotivations behind students' preference for engineering technology over other engineering andSTEM disciplines. Our primary goals were to understand these motivations and provide insightsthat could better inform educational policies and practices to support underrepresented groups inSTEM fields.Throughout the project, we accomplished several key objectives. We successfully engageddiverse stakeholders, including graduate and undergraduate students, faculty members, andcommunity partners. This collaboration enriched the research process by integrating variousperspectives and expertise. We also navigated the complexities of interdisciplinary collaboration,addressing challenges related to differing work
of contextual knowledge in order to design models accordingly. When considering our modern world and striving for diversity, equity, and inclusion, it is essential to ensure that technology works for all. Even though there is an excitement for the advancement of AI, there is also a need to enhance our understanding and consideration of the ethical implications of AI to inform future generations and future AI technology. The education system has a significant role in molding the minds of future AI pioneers and engineers. Therefore, it is vital to understand the attitudes and beliefs of undergraduate and graduate students who will play a pivotal role in the ethical implications of AI advancements. This work-in
components, and discernment of the boundaries of thesystem. The ability to synthesize systems to achieve a particular function in given technologicaldomain is also considered. This work begins an effort to create some assessment tool appropriatefor use with the large number of students who are not majoring in one of the STEM disciplines.Preliminary from using these assessments with undergraduate non-STEM majors are described.BackgroundOur modern economy and way of life depend on the use of technology. In TechnicallySpeaking: Why All Americans Need to Know More about Technology,1 the National Academyof Engineering (NAE) has made an effort to publicize and clarify the importance of technologyin our daily lives. Informed citizens should possess an
-based platform that enables users tovisualize and analyze vast amounts of geospatial data (Zhao et al. 2021). It combines extensivesatellite imagery and geospatial datasets with advanced analytical capabilities, allowing for thecreation of detailed and dynamic maps. However, coding is always difficult for civil engineers.In most of the undergraduate curriculum, computer programming is absent. That is whytraditional civil engineers need to rely on experts for producing such informative maps.However, due to the emergence of generative AI languages (i.e. ChatGPT), it can now assist ingenerating the relevant code based on the ‘query’ or prompt’ provided (Wu et al. 2023). As such,generative AI models like ChatGPT have revolutionized the way non
) Page 25.1358.4Figure 2: Information Age Bomber Attack (image from http://www.microsoft.com/games/riseofnations)The game is played by several players on a network of PCs. Each game has a limited durationand a clear winner. Each player has to make a civilization evolve and develop, with a certainterritory and resources to begin with. The game then advances through historical ages, in whichnew resources, technologies and weapons become available as the each player’s civilizationprogresses. The way in which each player chooses to use their resources, to develop technologies,buildings and wonders (a unique kind of building that generates strategic advantages) determineshow quickly they reach certain stages of development. At a very early stage
Chiou, Drexel University Dr. Richard Chiou is Associate Professor within the Engineering Technology Department at Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He received his Ph.D. degree in the G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational background is in manufacturing with an emphasis on mechatronics. In addition to his many years of industrial experience, he has taught many different engineering and technology courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. His tremendous re- search experience in manufacturing includes environmentally conscious manufacturing, Internet based robotics, and Web based quality. In the past years, he has been involved in sustainable
. Page 25.721.2Introduction The design and development of advanced materials, devices and systems for the 21stcentury is starting to be dominated by the convergence of several rapidly-evolving advancedtechnologies such as nanotechnology, microelectronics, information technology andbiotechnology. With the steady erosion of the traditional manufacturing base within the UnitedStates, it is imperative to maintain the country’s traditional lead role in basic scientific andengineering research in the high-tech areas that will drive the economy of the future. Thenation’s commitment to this is amply demonstrated in the high level of funding for basicresearch from lead governmental agencies such as NSF and the Department of Energy. The needfor
engineeringstudents. The cadre could also tap into the expertise of the current senior class of engineers toresolve undocumented issues with the satellite’s operations, using the ground station computersand communications gear. The flight qualification model for FalconSAT-2 was laid out in theclean room and configured for live contact with the ground station. The team thus would be ableto test actual contact passes on the qual-model which became known as FlatSat or the hardwaresimulator. Another internal resource was a part time contractor who had been part of theFalconSAT-2 design team.Since mastery of the technical aspects of the program was not one of our objectives, the programwould not include design-level or highly technical information. It had to
management, process for evaluation of customer satisfaction with learning events and integration with enterprise resource-planning systems and other enterprise applications.Thus, both LMSs and MESs have the functions of executing (manufacturing or learning) andintegrating enterprise applications.Both LMSs and MES’s were developed in the past decade, due to similar paradigm shifts inthese industries. In promoting the need for academic middleware to integrate advancedlearning systems, Konstantapoulus8 highlights paradigm shifts in the education industry thatnecessitate these systems. These changes correspond with paradigm shifts in themanufacturing industry9. In both environments, information technology is both a cause and anenabler of
engineering programs. She has extensive experience designing and managing STEM outreach initiatives, international education programs, and undergraduate engineering coursework. Roher holds an M.S. in Information and Computer Science from UCI and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Her work focuses on engineering education, hands-on project development, and student engagement through experiential learning.Prof. Liang Li Wu, University of California, Irvine Liang (Lily) Wu is an Associate Professor of Teaching at the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Irvine. She is also the Faculty Director of International Programs at the Henry Samueli School of
Secretary of Sciences, Humanities, Innovation, and Technology (SECIHTI) to foster binational academic and research collaborations between Mexico and Texas that are mutually beneficial. Dr. Carmona’s research agenda for the past 20 years has focused on broadening participation in STEM and preparing the next generation of students to have access from an early age to the fundamental ideas in STEM through mathematical modeling. She has numerous publications and has received more than $30M in external grant funding from federal agencies including the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education. Her scholarly work has been published internationally and has been translated to different languages