to smoothly transition from one program’s Sankey diagram toanother, makes the differences between programs stand out.The outcomes presented in the Results section show that Sankey diagrams can be used to answerresearch questions related to student flow through programs of study. This is important becausethere is very little research at the program level focused on making curricular improvements [8].The proportions of transfer students show, in response to RQ1, that Sankey diagrams can be used toshow differences in entrance and exit patterns between undergraduate engineering programs. Thelarge proportion of transfer students, show that focusing curriculum design purely on FTIC studentsis not optimally serving a large portion of students. A
ASEE-NMWSC2013-0033 Teaching Mechatronics Effectively in a Mechanical Engineering Program Under Limited Time Majura F. Selekwa Department of Mechanical Engineering; North Dakota State University majura.selekwa@ndsu.eduAbstractMechatronics is a well defined multidisciplinary engineering design philosophy that draws knowl-edge from mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, and control systems. Under-graduate mechanical engineering programs in many institutions often find it difficult to com-prehensively cover all principles of mechatronics because of its wide spectrum
AC 2008-2652: ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND RETENTION IN A MINORITYENGINEERING PROGRAMMary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University MARY R. ANDERSON-ROWLAND, PhD, is the PI of three academic scholarship programs and a fourth program for transfer students. An Associate Professor in Industrial Engineering at Arizona State University, she was the Associate Dean of Student Affairs in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University from 1993-2004. She received the ASEE Minorities Award 2006, the SHPE Educator of the Year 2005, and won the Narional Engineering Award in 2003, the highest honor given by AAES. In 2002 she was named the Distinguished Engineering Educator by the Society of
AC 2009-1804: A TAILOR-MADE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM FORUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING STUDENTSWilliam Hornfeck, Lafayette College Professor Hornfeck earned his M.S. and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University. He earned the B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. He has worked as an engineer at NASA's Johnson Space Center and Computer Sciences Corporation, and has been a consultant to the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Navy, the U.S. Department of Enerfy, NASA's Stennis Test Center, and General Electric Company, among others. Hornfeck has taught Electrical and Computer Engineering at Auburn University, the
IEEE and a recipient of the IEEE Millennium medal. He is also active in the IEEE Control Systems Society most recently serving as the general chair of the 2008 Conference of Decision and Control CDC 2008. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Characterizing the Complexity of Curricular Patterns in Engineering Programs Gregory L. Heileman, Ahmad Slim, Michael Hickman and Chaouki T. Abdallah {heileman,ahslim,mshickman91,chaouki}@unm.edu Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering University of New MexicoAbstractEngineering programs tend to follow common patterns
minority groups experience and their importance for students’success and persistence.Introduction Engineering programs continue to be underrepresented in terms of gender and racialminorities. Previous scholarship on minority retention in engineering primarily focuses oninstitutional factors or direct forms of discrimination in the field (Glass, Sassler, Levitte, &Michelmore, 2013; May & Chubin, 2003; Pawley, 2013). While these policies are important tominorities’ experiences in engineering education, they only partially account for minorities’desires to exit the engineering profession (Glass et al., 2013). The norms and behaviors that operateoutside of the direct forms of discrimination are wholly understudied. Around 61% of
Session 3159 Automated Laboratory Experience in an Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Program Amir Karimi, A.C. Rogers, Thomas J. Connolly, and James W. Frazer Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at San AntonioAbstractThe mechanical engineering BS degree program at The University of Texas at San Antonio(UTSA) requires an experimental laboratory sequence that supports both stems of mechanicalengineering (energy and structures/motion). Data acquisition systems are integrated into therequired laboratory sequence. A 5-year laboratory
realization that asignificant overhaul of their curriculum was needed. It was time to replace drafting tables withCAD, it was time to integrate electrical engineering into machine elements in the form ofmechatronics, and it was time to introduce teamwork into the curriculum. The old GermanDiplom Ingenieur degree program was in need of renovation. As was the norm across Germany,this five-year program started with a two-year of science fundamentals taught by otherdepartments. Students were disengaged and could not see how this material was related to theirfuture careers, and the dropout rate routinely exceeded 50% during that phase. If they survivedthese first two years, they faced a sequence of three annual individual efforts: a 200+ hour designpaper
AC 2012-5183: EASING INTO ENGINEERING EDUCATION: AN ORIEN-TATION PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE STUDENTSStephanie Cutler, Virginia TechWalter Curtis Lee Jr., Virginia Tech Walter Lee is a Graduate Assistant and doctoral student in engineering education at Virginia Tech. His pri- mary research interests focus on diversity and student retention. He earned a B.S. in industrial engineering from Clemson University.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa McNair is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Her research includes interdisciplinary collaboration, communication studies, identity theory, and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include
. Page 12.312.2IntroductionBiomedical Engineering, by nature, attracts undergraduate students who are interested andexcited about serving medicine with their engineering knowledge. However, as educators, wecontinue to see that many students do not understand what biomedical engineering is and how itmay be different from biology or other engineering disciplines. At Saint Louis University, thecurriculum is designed for students to take a set of general engineering courses followed byupper level biomedically-related engineering courses. In an attempt to further establish andreinforce that connection between engineering and biomedicine, the two-course sequence intransport phenomena has utilized student-developed laboratories as integral parts of the
who acts as the project mentor. Eachproject mentor works closely with YYYY faculty in designing the project and planning dailyactivities related to project completion.Implementation of SEI from 2009 to 2016 has been successful in recruiting underrepresentedminorities and female students into the program, with more than 50% of participants beingwomen, and over 70% from underrepresented minority groups. Results of SEI implementationshow that the program has been successful in promoting interest in engineering among programparticipants, increasing their self-efficacy in studying engineering, and enhancing success amongthose who have decided to pursue an engineering degree. A follow-up survey given to thegraduates of the first three years of the
prepared. The recruitment of students focused onsophomores in the manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology program who havetaken related courses with adequate knowledge of the topic and skills to operate CNC machines.The theory of machine chattering was developed in late1950’s [12]. But it has not been includedin most manufacturing textbooks until recently. For example, the chatter theory and stabilitylobe diagram was not included in the popular textbook by DeGarmo et al. [13] until its ninthedition in 2003. The author first added the topic in the manufacturing and mechanicalengineering technology curriculum. The chatter theory was discussed in the MET 202 ModernManufacturing Systems and Robotics course to provide students with
Community College Joseph Goldenberg developed and presented the CNC segment of the program. Mr. Goldenberg holds a diploma as Engineer from Lvov Polytechnic Institute (Russia) and a Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Polytechnic University of New York. He serves as director of the manufacturing processes laboratory at Queensborough, where he is associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology and Design Drafting. Before coming to the college, Mr. Goldenberg worked as an engineer for more than 25 years, primarily in the aerospace industry. With Dr. James Valentino, he is co-author of two books related to manufacturing.Clara Wajngurt, Queensborough Community
c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 A Multiple-Access Message-Exchange Course Project for a Networking Course in a BS Computer Engineering ProgramAbstractSince the 2009-10 academic year, the seniors in the computer engineering program at MilwaukeeSchool of Engineering (MSOE) have been required to complete two networking courses,Networking I and Networking II. Each carries three credits on the quarter system and eachincludes a project-based laboratory. The first of these two courses concentrates on the physicaland data link layers of communication networks, and the second concentrates more on higherlayer protocols, with emphasis on those used in Internet applications. The first course includesa course
over time. Since our work focuses on a cohort that seeks to build relationships within thestudents’ 4-year undergraduate programs, social capital is the most appropriate as it focuses oncommunity building and relationships.In this work, we explore the utilization of social capital through two sub-constructs: instrumentalsocial capital and expressive social capital. Instrumental social capital assists individuals ingaining additional resources directly related to achieving a goal. An example of instrumentalactions that develop social capital could be exposure to engineering professionals at a companytour, a professional contact connecting a student to internship opportunities, or a professorexplaining course content during office hours [13
.” Page 13.171.2This research will use a hybrid approach in which quantitative data related to self-efficacy,learning preferences, and structured interviews will be combined in an attempt to identify traitsof successful female students enrolled in Engineering Technology programs at a large land-grantuniversity in the Midwest. Hazzan and colleagues (10) writing about the advantages of usingqualitative research in some studies, notably computer science education, noted that: … in many cases, CSE research deals with topics related to learners’ mental, cultural and social processes. Such processes, by nature, are rich, consisting of many details and perspectives. Accordingly, it is reasonable to assume that if we approach
AC 2011-503: BRINGING A TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP CUR-RICULUM ONLINE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDJames V. Green, University of Maryland, College Park Dr. James V. Green leads the education activities of Mtech at the University of Maryland as the Di- rector of Entrepreneurship Education with responsibilities for the Hinman CEOs Program, the Hillman Entrepreneurs Program, and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program. As a Senior Lecturer and Associate Director with Mtech, Dr. Green designs and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship and technology commercialization. He leads Mtech’s international entrepreneurship education initiatives to include establishing and managing partnerships. Dr
other majors.Twelve of the 46 students in the class indicated that “energy” was their primary specialty choice(second only to 14 students stating an interest in water). Student interest in energy related topicswas also strongly apparent among the applicants to a summer Research Experience forUndergraduates (REU) program in EVEN, with 42 of 84 applicants stating an interest in workingon research related to energy topics. These energy projects were the most popular among all ofthe 15 different research topics advertised. This paper describes the existing energy-relatedcourses at the University of Colorado at Boulder. It also describes ways to incorporatesustainable energy into existing courses. Environmental engineering needs to determine what
Paper ID #32090Work In Progress: Engineering Success Bridge Program: Creating Sense ofBelonging through Campus and Industry Supported Summer Bridge Pro-gramMr. Victor Alonso Bradford, University of Missouri - College of Engineering Victor Alonso Bradford currently serves as the Director of First Year Engineering (FYE) and Chapter Advisor for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at the University of Missouri – College of Engineering (Mizzou). As a first-generation college graduate, Victor is committed to bringing STEM awareness and access to all who are interested. He has made a career in providing access to students
technical program chair of the Instrumentation Division of ASEE. He is active in the Energy Conversion, Conservation, and Nuclear Engineering Division. Herb a Fellow of the ASEE. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Improved Operation and Protection Method for Marching Band Keyboard PlatformAbstractA team of four undergraduate senior engineering design students complete a project to create amobile platform for the university marching band. Students perform the research, design,construction, and testing to specifications that they negotiate with the project sponsor. In doingso, they bring
Paper ID #6333Campus-wide Course Modification Program to Implement Active & Collabo-rative Learning and Problem-based Learning to Address the EntrepreneurialMindsetDr. Andrew L Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University Andrew Gerhart, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. He is actively involved in ASEE, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the En- gineering Society of Detroit. He serves as Faculty Advisor for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Chapter at LTU, chair for the LTU KEEN Course Modification Team, chair for the
science-related fields through intensive summerworkshops. In ten years of data tracking, approximately 35% of Youth Programs participantsreturn for admission to the University after participation in the programs.MTU is attempting to build upon the success of these two unique programs – Enterprise andSummer Youth – by extending the Enterprise educational concept to the summer youthparticipants through the introduction of a mini-enterprise experience. The mini-enterpriseexperience is designed to introduce and involve students in engineering and technology by usingcontextual learning experiences that will increase the technological capabilities of the futureworkforce. The intent is to provide a vehicle for increasing participation of minority
Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Education"Outcomes to be assessedWe believe that the following outcomes are important for computer science students andprograms. These outcomes are only those that we assess via our programming exams and are notintended to be exhaustive. Two relate to our overall computer science program and are addressedby other courses in addition to our first two programming courses.1. A graduate can solve problems and design computer solutions.2. A graduate can develop programs on both Windows and UNIX platforms.Some particular outcomes for CS1, our first programming course, include:3. Student can use imperative
Paper ID #26030The Professional Doctorate in Technology Leadership, Research & Innova-tionDr. Kathryne Newton, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Dr. Kathy Newton is an Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Faculty Success for the Purdue Poly- technic Institute at Purdue University. She is a Professor of Supply Chain Management Technology in the School of Engineering Technology. Her teaching and scholarly interests are in the areas of supply chain management, quality control, and graduate education. She served as Department Head of Industrial Technology from 2007 to 2010. Prior to her appointment at Purdue University in
evaluation. He is presently working on several project including the Environmental Protection Agency, Health and Human Services Administration on Aging and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as well serving as the lead evaluation consultant to seven national centersEugene Brown, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Eugene Brown is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. In addition to the Virginia Demonstration Project, he has worked on a number of STEM outreach programs and has published several papers describing these activities. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.Gail Hardinge, College of William and Mary
Professional Engineer, a member of the Missouri Bar, and a registered Patent Attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Prior to joining UMR, he served in various industrial assignments for four Fortune 100 companies. He served on the U.S. Senate Science Committee staff and as the Science Adviser to the Governor of Missouri. His research interests include issues related to management of technology, technology transfer, technology policy, strategic technology management, and the legal aspects of technology. He is a past ASEE Zone III Chair and a member of the ASEE Board of Directors.Halvard Nystrom, University of Missouri Halvard E. Nystrom is an Associate Professor of Engineering Management at
. Agnes d’Entremont is an Instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Her technical research in Orthopaedic Biomechanics is focused on joint motion and cartilage health with a particular concentration in pediatric hip disorders and MRI-based methods. Her teaching-related interests include team-based learning and the flipped classroom, as well as diversity and climate issues in engineering education.Mr. Navid Shirzad, Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, UBC Page 26.813.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Gender and Personality Type Influence in
other. Goethner and Wyrwich[18] suggest that the emergence of entrepreneurial ideas in other fields, such as natural sciencesand engineering ideas, are benefited by business faculty and resources close by to promote thegeneration of strong science and technology-based business ideas. Greenberg et al. [19] facilitatediscourse among youth entrepreneurs regarding their experiences and emphasize the importanceof community in both the entrepreneurial space and their physical environment. Many share theirexperiences as entrepreneurs of different races, classes, and genders.This need for community and mentor support relates to the necessity of increased diversityamong entrepreneurial programs. It can be assumed that prioritizing diversity is an
importance of innovation4 as part of their harbinger of doom for the future of Americancompetitiveness.For teaching innovation, it is worthwhile to explore pedagogy on product development andentrepreneurship. Many of the techniques for innovation have been integrated into the designcurricula of engineering departments with topics on problem recognition and definition,incorporating the voice of the customer, idea generation and evaluation that lead to detaileddesign5,6. Many now implement their senior designs at least to the point of a prototype7. Businessschools now acknowledge the power of new ventures and have incorporated programs of studyin entrepreneurship. In response to the vision of the engineer in 20208,9 , many schools havedeveloped
Paper ID #6655Developing a Marketing High-Technology Products and Innovations Course:First Year ReviewDr. James V Green, University of Maryland, College Park Dr. James V. Green leads the education activities of Mtech at the University of Maryland as the Di- rector of Entrepreneurship Education with responsibilities for the Hinman CEOs Program, the Hillman Entrepreneurs Program, and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program. As a Senior Lecturer and Associate Director with Mtech, Dr. Green designs and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship and technology commercialization. Dr. Green’s research