master’s degree in international education from George Washington University.Stephanie Moore Ph.D., University of Virginia Stephanie L. Moore, Ph.D. is Director of Engineering Instructional Design and Lecturer in the Engi- neering & Society Department in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Virginia. She is the instructor of the course, which she redesigned into a live, fully online, interactive environment and co-designed the class’s simulation activity with her German colleague from Technische Universitaet, Dominik May. She is co-PI on an NSF grant (EEC #1136205, PI: John Bean) supporting the development and educational assessment of the integration of the simulation into this and
, and career planning, particularly for minoritized urban youth. Multiplestudies indicate that using expanded opportunities for algebra in high school is effective forbolstering math skills [6], [7], [8]. Particularly for students who have not mastered algebra skills,increased dosage improves algebra assessment scores in the short-term [6], as well as long-termeffects such as higher number of credits earned in high school, higher probability of graduation,and a higher likelihood of college enrollment [7]. Out of school time (OST) programs have beenshown to significantly improve student achievement [9]. For STEM-focused OST programs,participation is capable of both encouraging and maintaining STEM interests [10], a precursor toaspiring to a STEM
faculty member at Northern Arizona University.Dr. Kyle Nathan Winfree, Northern Arizona University Dr. Winfree is the Associate Director for Undergraduate Programs in the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems as Northern Arizona University. His research focuses on wearable technologies as applied to health assessment and rehabilitation.Dr. Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy CAPT Corinna Fleischmann is a licensed Professional Engineer with military, academic and research experience in water resources engineering, environmental engineering, coastal resiliency, construction project management and engineering education. CAPT Fleischmann is a career educator who has been a
Engineer (SE). This model may serve as the futureroadmap for a multidisciplinary fully integrated product development structure incorporatingproduct management, program management, project management, and systems engineering intoa singular entity as opposed to separate and distinct entities.This paper is a work in progress of such a model for the development of a multidisciplinary, fullyintegrated structure, describing the architecture, infrastructure, and the interconnectivity betweenthe various sub-systems highlighting the significance and criticality of systems and sub-systemslevel integration. This is the first phase of this research project, and it is an assessment from theproduct manager’s perspective only. The follow-on phases will
U.S. Congress Office of Technology Assessment, a research associate in the Department of Environmental Health of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, conducted research at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and practiced as a product safety engineer at Xerox Corporation. He has directed numerous National Academies studies on engineering and environmental policy topics. Dr. Butler earned his BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering with a concentration in biomedical engineering from the University of Rochester and his PhD in public policy analysis from Carnegie Mellon University. He is a recipient of the National Academies’ Cecil Medal for Research.Dr. Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of
quality.ConclusionsThis paper presents four different approaches to teaching first-year students about equitableinfrastructure. In all approaches, students demonstrated through pre- and post- concept mappingactivities that they grew in their understanding of how the built environment is foundational to anequitable society, furthering their understanding of sociotechnical thinking. Benefits ofintroducing students to a sociotechnical framework, and particularly to issues of equity inengineering practice, include the potential for recruiting and retaining a diverse student body andultimately transforming engineering practice.The pre- and post- concept mapping activity implemented at all four institutions provides auseful tool for assessing student knowledge in an
professionals and only used direct assessment to identify success instudents [16]. The papers presented either miss the opportunity to develop an IoT course that cov-ers all four layers, include industry professionals in the curriculum, implement their proposals, orinclude indirect assessments. The Full Stack IoT course we present addresses and builds on theselimitations and recommendations.2 Course CurriculumThe course description provided to students: The Internet of Things (IoT) is driving change in our society in many areas, such as healthcare, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and natural resource management. This course will introduce students to the concepts involved in creating an end-to-end IoT
comparatively low retention and graduationrates.The paper is organized as follows. Section II outlines the project’s aims and goals. In section III,we present the methodology, including the outline of assessment metrics, both qualitative andquantitative; the timeline of the project; and course descriptions and the philosophy behind thedesign of the integrated curricula. The first results are provided in section IV, followed by theirdiscussion in section V, which also includes the transpired project limitations and changes that weare planning to implement for the second cohort. The conclusions are given in section VI.II. MotivationThe primary motivation behind exploring co-teaching in interdisciplinary STEM courses in thisproject is to enhance student
programs are a critical mechanism for enhancing teaching effectiveness(e.g., [9], [10], [11]). These programs aim to equip educators with the necessary skills andknowledge to improve their teaching methods, such as integrating technology, employinginnovative assessment strategies, and centering student learning [12]. Research indicates thatcomprehensive faculty development programs that include workshops, peer and studentfeedback, and communities of practice can significantly enhance faculty teaching abilities andstudent learning experiences [13]. In STEM, these programs offer faculty members theopportunity to engage with contemporary pedagogical theories and practices, participate in amulti-disciplinary learning community, practice active
design. Rate the effect that design review had on your skills to review and assess Q10 other’s technical work. Impact on Q22 Rate how the design review process impacted your project work. Design and Q23 My design and CAD skills were strong coming into this course. Skills I feel prepared for senior design after giving and receiving constructive Q24 feedback in the design review process. I am prepared to make better engineering designs after experiencing the Q25
course. The project uses real atmospheric data in the HVAC system model, requiringstudents to assess the system performance over a 5-year period in terms of energy efficiency,cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact, fostering deeper understanding and application ofthermodynamic concepts using real-world scenarios.The emphasis of the design process is on psychrometric processes and modeling heat transferwithin the building to determine the heating and cooling loads throughout the year. Students areprovided with R-values for the walls and windows, target ranges for building temperature andrelative humidity, a simulated thermal source from dormitory occupants and their electronics,and 5-years of real-world temperature and humidity data
communication (ICC) and cohort-building before traveling abroad over spring break,where they engage with researchers and practitioners during tours, site visits, and lectures. Using a combination ofsurveys and reflections from four cohorts, we discuss participants’ pre- and post- trip assessments regarding their holisticunderstanding of sustainability, perceptions of their engineering disciplines, and their global, intercultural, andcommunication competencies. We assert that short-duration SA is an efficient, effective, and non-disruptive approach toproviding engineering students access to the high-impact benefits of SA experiences. Additionally, our preliminaryfindings align with prior research showing that combined ICC instruction and SA can improve
-defined goal and morenarrow focus leading to our finalized research question. Reviewing studies over time, provided theobjective of seeing how the integration of JEDI principles has changed within engineeringcurricula, along with assessing if successful strategies had continued use.Stage two included searching for studies that align with the research question. Searches wereseparated into three concept line categories that were derived from thePopulation/Concept/Context (PCC) framework as illustrated in Table 1. Pollock and Peters bothrecommend this mnemonic for describing clear objectives, developing a title, and creatingeligibility criteria for scoping review searches [9], [10]. Following the guidance of a scopingreview conducted by Paul and
provide students with direct experience in designing,analyzing, and evaluating manufacturing processes. Students applied core engineering concepts,such as thermoplastic deformation, wall thickness distribution, and material properties, whilecomparing experimental results with Ansys Polyflow simulations. Using an Olympus MagnaMike 8500 handheld magnetic thickness gage, students measured the wall thickness profiles ofthe molded bottles and assessed deviations from the original product, identifying key factorsinfluencing thickness distribution.This lab was conducted over a structured timeframe with faculty guidance, enabling students toiteratively refine their approach while developing critical engineering skills. The findings fromthis project
dimensions of engineering such as management persist, as they doin the US [10]. The term ‘professional studies’ is sometimes used to describe this group ofteaching activities. The 1918 Mann Report offered answers to many of these questions: Mann had triggeredpsychometric research in the areas of selection and assessment. In particular the reportchallenged the notion of the curriculum as a set of syllabuses pointing out that across theengineering schools in America there are substantial variations within the syllabuses of aparticular topic, as for example, mechanics. It proposed the use an ‘outcomes’ approach toassess abilities rather than knowledge. Perhaps the most significant part of the report is its attempt to reconcile theory with practice,to
Pediatrics and American Chest Society.LaDeidra Monet Roberts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityDr. Christopher Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Chris is a Collegiate Associate Professor at Virginia Tech in the Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics (BEAM) Department. He received his B.S. degree from the University of Virginia and Ph.D. degree from Virginia Tech, both in Biomedical Engineering. He teaches senior design, clinical needs assessment, and biodesign fundamentals. Chris is passionate about collaborations that facilitate student experiential learning opportunities and his research is focused on medical devices, with ongoing projects in the areas of lymphedema treatment
20 10. Using Tablet PCs to Enhance Student Performance in an Introductory Circuits Course, Amelito Enriquez 32 11. Using an On-line Survey Tool to Streamline Outcomes Assessment, Phillip R. Rosenkrantz 44 12. Photonics Research and Education at California Polytechnic State University, Xiaomin Jin, Dennis Derickson, Simeon Trieu, and Samuel O. Agbo 51 13. Longitudinal Contact with Individual Students as a Route of Encouraging Self-Determination in Chemical Engineers, Paul Blowers 59 14. Distance
, Philadelphia, PA 19122AbstractThe American Psychological Association defines resilience as the process and outcome ofsuccessfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental,emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands. To have asuccessful career in civil engineering, would-be engineers must possess the necessaryintrapersonal skill of resilience. Resilience also assists would-be engineers to realize successfulacademic rigor and retention in tertiary institutions. The skill of resilience is not solely innate to aparticular individual but can be both developed and inculcated. This research assesses thecorrelation between resilience and academic performance, using protective
phase, 2) theconstruction phase, and 3) the post-construction phase. Students will learn through each moduleand be assessed through quizzes, reading assignments, projects, and presentations. We also plansite visits to understand the Return on Investment (ROI) on these technologies, includinghardware and software products.Course 4: Advanced VDC and BIM VisualizationsTechnology is transforming the modern landscape of the construction industry. Issues related toproductivity on (and off) job sites, safety and complex site logistics, coordination of multipletrade design and installation, project management processes, and turnover requirements areexplored through the engagement of software, hardware, and advanced technology workflows.This course
quantitative research instrument [6]. To validate theTuckman Team Development Questionnaire used in this study, we sought to demonstrateconstruct validity. Construct validity is often measured by statistical methods to determine thedegree of operationalization of the constructs in the survey, such as factor analysis, principalcomponents analysis, and assessment of internal consistency (e.g., Cronbach’s alpha) [7]–[9].We found only one prior study that used factor analysis to validate a questionnaire that measuredteam development [10]. However, the questionnaire used in that study contained different itemsfor each of the Tuckman stages, and a different method for scoring the items. Therefore, wethought a separate validation study for the instrument we
core skill set to understand, assess, and manage engineering's social and environmentalimpacts. In this area, engineering students are embedded in courses with students from multiplefields (e.g., humanities, social sciences, and arts) who together focus on a range of industries andfunctions, from product design and life-cycle analysis to supply chain management to innovationin sectors such as renewable energy.As developed, our MDE major serves two main goals at the University of Connecticut. The firstis to provide students with concrete skills and professional exposure to engineering-relatedfields, such that they can develop and bring unique knowledge to bear on complex problems atthe intersection of engineering and other fields. The second
the mentoring experience beneficial to you?ResultsThe results from this study were produced from surveys where students are asked to reflect ontheir experiences with the mentoring framework. Table 4 contains the results from the menteesurveys and Table 5 contains the results from the mentors. For both the mentors and the mentees,the response rate was as high as 10% of the enrolled students. Table 4. Results from Mentee Assessment. Survey Responses Survey Questions Mean Mode General Mentoring: Mentees (n = 25
CYBR C280 Advanced DFIR Capstone 3 Total 18The project has picked up momentum since late 2020 when a lack of resources for labdevelopment caused some delays in progress. The first four courses have been offered, which hasprovided for student feedback and assessment of learning outcomes. The final steps will be tofinalize course content for all six courses and then to disseminate model course content to otherinterested colleges and universities to adapt and adopt for their institutions.3.2. Approach to curriculum developmentAn initial review of other similar academic programs was conducted to include the AAS inCyber Forensics from Union County College in
questions were asked on each survey.Disaggregations were used to distinguish any differences in results experienced, based on major.The pre-survey (2022) was administered at the beginning of Batch 1’s start of their program. Itcaptured the students’ sense of self-efficacy, self-determination, and agency on a Likert scaleresponse from 1 to 5, student’s past design-build experiences in a yes/no format, and theirdemographics. The questions used to assess each construct were created by the authors, based onprevious surveys they had run with earlier year groups. The prompts on self-efficacy measureswere: “I am confident right now to design something physical”, “I am confident right now tobuild something physical” and “I am confident right now to build
self-assessment of whether or notthey are confident in their ability to write and debug simple programs” [p. 125]. Self-concept is“a composite of self-perceptions that one can be a good programmer, which is formed throughexperience with and interpretations of one’s environment” [p. 125]. Interest is “the extent towhich an individual enjoys engaging with programming-related activities”[p. 124]. Anxiety isthe “self-reflected state of experiencing negative emotions, such as nervousness or helplessnesswhile writing and debugging programs” [p. 125]. The programming aptitude mindset represents“the strength of a learners’ belief in the notion of a fixed programming aptitude (e.g., aptitude isinherent and cannot change)” [p. 125].The implications of
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courseslike ME 102 [8]. If such courses are not carefully designed, they can pose a significant challengeto pursuing engineering fields, particularly for less prepared students who are more likely to bemarginalized due to inequities in the educational system.In an effort to address incoming preparation discrepancies, we implemented a redesign of ME102over the AY 21-22 as shown in figure 1 by (1) redefining and categorizing the course learninggoals (Summer ’21), (2) developing and piloting measuring tools to assess the effectiveness of thechanges proposed (Summer ’21, Fall ’21, Winter ’22), (3) using cognitive psychology-basedteaching methods to develop more effective and inclusive course activities (Fall ’21, Winter ’22),(4) piloting the changes
than their eligible peers whodid not participate in the program (97% and 90%, respectively). We plan to further assess theserelationships by analyzing first-year retention data with a logistic regression model in Fall 2023.To address RQ2, we analyzed first-term academic outcomes for first-year engineering students.We compared the academic performance of all TU students to all non-TU students and foundthat the TU population had significantly lower GPAs than their peers (t=2.779, p=0.006; seeTable 2).Table 2. Academic Performance Metrics: Mean (SD) GPA and completed term hours forFall 2022 first-year students in school of engineering at SW-PWI GPA Completed Term Hours
intended.Results and DiscussionIn the two weeks following the in-class implementation described above, students were asked tocomplete a brief survey to provide feedback on the video and activities to assess their potentialvalue, including whether they should be used in future iterations of the course. The surveyincluded a mix of free-response questions and questions using a Likert-type scale. The surveyquestions are provided in Appendix B.Of the 89 students in the two sections, 53 submitted a response to the survey. The five questionsusing a Likert-type scale assessed the effectiveness of the video and the three activities and alsoasked whether addressing the topic of respectful, equitable teamwork should be continued infuture iterations of the course. A
education system is a global challenge. According to India Today [13], “there is areal mismatch between the industry demand and the labor market offer”. In particular, theindustry is asking for more agility and flexibility with constantly updated competencies andknowledge.While studies and reports discussed the need and lack of personal and professional skills inengineers, prior literature also helps establish the common skills and attributes required withinthe future engineering workforce [1, 10]. For example, The Program for International StudentAssessment (PISA) defines and assesses 'Global Competence' in a multi-dimensional way [14].In addition to cultural awareness and cognitive and interpersonal skills, they emphasizedstudents' socio