knowledge gained from reading publications from professional journalssuch as the International Society of Automation (ISA) - InTech Journal, in implementingIndustry 4.0 in the ET curriculum. (2) Present the results along with a reflective analysis of theimplementation in the pilot Summer III 2022, Control Systems course. (3) Present the process forintegration of additional professional journals such as IEEE, Journal of Engineering Technology(ASEE), and Journal of Manufacturing Processes (SME), in the concentration-specific courses inthe ET Program. (4) Deliberate the importance of integration of professional journals as ateaching strategy to augment the classroom learning experience in the department’s ETAC(Engineering Technology Accreditation
. During his time at the University of Arkansas, Eric has served as Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator, or Senior Personnel on over 40 research projects totaling over $6.6 Million, which produced over 50 publications (journal articles, book chapters, conference proceedings, newsletters, and technical reports). He is an active member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) where he has served in various leadership positions.Dr. Shengfan Zhang, University of Arkansas Shengfan Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. She received her Ph.D. and M.S. in Industrial
collaboration, promoting global understanding and strengthening international ties in robotics community. 3. Hands-on, Project-Based Learning: The course’s emphasis on project-based learning and experiential education allowed students to develop both technical competence plus practical problem-solving skills. By working on real-world robotics projects with diverse groups, students gained a comprehensive understanding of the design, implementation, and evaluation of robotics systems. 4. Development of Interdisciplinary Skills: The integration of diverse fields such as engineering, business, design thinking, and human-centered design ensured that students were well-rounded, capable of addressing not only technical
rates. Assessment &Evaluation in Higher Education, 40 (7), 958-970.[3] Kreitzer, R.J., & Sweet-Cushman, J. (2022). Evaluating Student Evaluations of Teaching:a Review of Measurement and Equity Bias in SETs and Recommendations for Ethical Reform.Journal of Academic Ethics, 20, 73–84. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1007/s10805-021-09400-w[4] Marcham, C.L., Ade, A.M., Clark, P. & Marion J. (2020). Bias and Trends in StudentEvaluations in Online Higher Education Settings. Collegiate Aviation Review International, 38(2),34-50. Retrieved from http://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/CARI/article/view/8036/7417[5] Mengel, F., Sauermann, J., & Zolitz, U. (2019). Gender bias in teaching evaluations.Journal of the European
. Preliminary results indicate that the addition of formative assessments havehelped students better communicate the problem and solution to a wider audience in their projectdeliverables. A revised instructional model is presented, along with future evaluation plans.IntroductionAs engineering students move into the workplace, their success depends on their technical skillsand ability to communicate. Studies have shown that based on their position within anorganization, engineers may spend up to fifty percent of their time writing [1]. While writing hasbeen presumed to be part of an engineer’s job, it has not always been considered a centralcomponent of the engineering profession [2], [3]. The role of writing in engineering has inspiredseveral studies
for climate change and learning from engineering disaster. His engineering research, in additional to pedagogical studies on inclusivity and experiential education, focuses on surface engineering, environment- materials interactions, and sustainable materials development.Dr. Nicole Simon, Nassau Community College Nicole holds a doctorate in Educational Technology Management and Instructional Design. She teaches in the STEM disciplines at Nassau Community College SUNY. She has been conducting COIL for over 8 years and is also a COIL Trainer. Nicole’s work through the SUNY COIL Center and Virtual Exchange as well as International teaching, has afforded her the opportunity to review the records for
departments.Capstone Design EvaluationThe technical advisor is also involved in the assessment of the project. Technical adviserevaluation is worth 10% of the final grade of the capstone project. Table 1 shows the evaluationcriteria for technical advisors of the projects. Each team will be evaluated based on how theyperformed as a team, the technology that they used on their project, the design they developedand how they present the results and outcome of their project. Table 1: Technical Advisor Evaluation Rubric Criterion Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning (4) (3) (2
real-world projects into engineering education curricula. By doing so,future engineers can develop the necessary competencies and skills to address real-worldchallenges and contribute to creating a more sustainable and equitable world.References[1] R. Gordon, A. Gordon, and P. Bedient, “Rice University Engineers Without Borders: An Exercise in International Service Learning,” presented at the 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2006, p. 11.1099.1-11.1099.14. Accessed: Feb. 09, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/rice-university-engineers-without-borders-an-exercise-in- international-service-learning[2] D. Kolb, Experiential Learning: Experience as The Source Of Learning And Development, vol. 1. 1984.[3
and contributes to achieving the learningoutcomes. It is also important to further investigate this topic to uncover best practices, assistingnew instructors in effectively integrating these methods from the beginning.References[1] R. M. Felder and R. Brent, “WHY STUDENTS FAIL TESTS 2. INEFFECTIVETEACHING”.[2] J. C. Turner, D. K. Meyer, and A. Schweinle, “The importance of emotion in theories ofmotivation: empirical, methodological, and theoretical considerations from a goal theoryperspective,” International Journal of Educational Research, vol. 39, no. 4–5, pp. 375–393, Jan.2003, doi: 10.1016/j.ijer.2004.06.005.[3] Committee on How People Learn II: The Science and Practice of Learning, Board onBehavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences
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undergraduate students. He has con- ducted CAD and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing workshops for both industry and education professionals. Dr. Branoff served as President of the International Society for Geometry and Graphics from 2009-2012. In 2013 he was elected into the Academy of Fellows of the ASEE, and in 2014 he received the Distinguished Service Award from the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE. In April of 2015 Dr. Branoff received the Orthogonal Medal for distinguished service in graphic science from the Technology, Engineering & Design Education faculty at North Carolina State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023
impact on faculty members in higher education. A2020 study [2] surveyed 1,122 faculty members and found that faculty experienced increasedworkloads, lowered morale, and were provided with no semblance of work-life balance. Thesame report revealed that the pandemic not only caused faculty to experience increased stressand fatigue but also feelings of grief and anger. Another study [3] identified financial difficultiesand work-life balance as stressors leading to anxiety and depression. Many faculty also feltincreased responsibilities related to student well-being. Identified as emotional labor, facultyobligations included increased emotional support for students which varied greatly depending onfaculty gender and race [4]. During the height of
better career and retirement planning [2] will helpthem be better engineers, better engineering managers, and happier people. As instructors wehave the opportunity, which comes with the responsibility to do it effectively.References1. T. Eschenbach, J.P. Lavelle, and N. Lewis, “Personal Finance Coverage in EngineeringEconomy Courses,” in Proceedings of the 2017 ASEE Annual Conference, American Society forEngineering Education, June 25-28, 2017, Columbus, OH.2. T.G. Eschenbach and N.A. Lewis, “Diversity, Equity, Mortality, and Career & RetirementPlanning for EM Masters Students,” in Proceedings of the 2023 International AnnualConference, American Society for Engineering Management, October 25-28, 2023. Denver, CO.3. Social Security
universities offer a variety of specialized researchopportunities in the field of ML and AI across disciplines such as computer science, robotics,natural language processing, and big data analyticsModel 3 is used by Carnegie Mellon University where they are offering a BS in AI and ML andUniversity of Amsterdam offering a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence. Fifteenuniversities are offering a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computing, or Informaticswith an emphasis in AI and ML such as University of Cambridge, Technical University ofMunich, and University of Sydney.Many universities are offering graduate programs on AI and ML and using Model 4 such asMassachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Oxford, University of Toronto
journals including Transportation Research Records, Complexity, and Journal of Enterprise Transformation. He also served as the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Logistics Transportation Research. He founded the logistics & supply chain division within the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE) and served as the founding president of that division. He also served as Technical Vice President of IISE for three terms. Currently, Dr. Sarder is leading a student leadership board (SLB) and chairing the Future Faculty Fellows (3F) programs at IISE. He served on the College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) board, the academic committee of the Association of Operations
showcase their work to industry professionalsto gain further insight and to learn about the projects of other students. One of the major eventsthat impacted the authors’ undergraduate experience and inspired the project topic wasCOVID-19 and the following shift of consumer behavior toward online shopping. The authorshope that this report captures the excitement and interest in investigating innovative softwareprojects.The COVID-19 crisis and the accompanying period of isolation has undeniably impactedconsumer behavior. In the last few years, the world has seen global e-commerce sales increasesignificantly, pushing retailers to expand their online catalogs [3]. This shift towards onlineshopping is expected to last and continue for the years to come
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al. [6]explores the disconnect between higher education and its ability to not only produce studentscompetent in technical skills but to close the gap, cultivating the necessary soft skills, resulting instudents that are workforce-ready and positioned to meet industry demands. Defining workreadiness skills can be challenging as it varies greatly depending on the chosen field and thecareer path within that field. Even within the construction industry and among its academiccounterparts no clearly defined program exists detailing which soft skills, when combined withtechnical skills, are required for student success [4]. Despite the challenges, Mahasneh andThabet [3] contend “There is a broad consensus amongst construction academia and industry
,foliage), and navigation processes (i.e. changing user viewpoint and maneuvering around site);and bringing all of these elements together into a working system prototype. The students wereprovided with mentorship from two faculty members of the San Francisco State University, onefrom Computer Science department and the other one from Civil/Structural Engineeringdepartment), along with feedback from the SEAONC DES committee to advance their work.This support system provided them the necessary technical support while providing expertise inthe context of the application.3. ResultsNote: The following reflects the experience of the student participants reported as co-authors tothis paper.Pre-Assessment: Reflecting on the computer science curriculum
are actively using ROS as a tool [1]. These metrics aregrowing steadily year over year. While early adopters of ROS were graduate students or in-dustry users, increasingly, students and instructors are taking an interest in ROS at the under-graduate level [2] [3] [4] as has been explored at the masters level [5] [6]. However, even justinstalling ROS can be a daunting task for the uninitiated. This paper explores options for in-stalling ROS for undergraduate courses, offers recommendations, and points readers towardsadditional guides and resources.2.1 Importance of ROSROS has become a powerful staple of robotics research and development. ROS is a softwaresuite with efficient, modular, and easily customizable software tools [7]. It is free
[3] status encourages confidence among students thatthe educational experience offered by an institution meets international standards, affords accessto federal grants and scholarships, and augments the employment opportunities. According to[4], high standard teaching process involves updated technological tools which demands theeducational institutions to provide well-equipped infrastructure. Some state-funded publicinstitutions offering degrees in multiple disciplines are required to maintain a certification oraccreditation at the program level [4]. To comply with the accreditation agency requirements, itis important to design, deliver and assess the academic programs that also incorporates acontinuous improvement process.The Department of
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designs? • How can a person interact with a robotic system? • How can characteristics of the users influence the requirements for a robotic system? • How can we assess our design ideas with end users?The course uses a Learn-Reinforce-Integrate approach. Students begin by learning new conceptsand skills in interactive lectures, reinforce the technical concepts in labs, and then integrate theconcepts through comprehensive assessments. Details on the course lecture topics werepreviously presented in Stirling et al. (2024) 2 . In this paper, we provide details on the labs that areused to support concept comprehension and intuition building.2 ROB 204 Lab DescriptionsThe lecture-discussion sessions introduce learning objectives aligned with
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(OVR) Metrics Tool for Unity,a Steam VR Overlay utility created to make visualizing the desktop in a VR setting simple andintuitive. The execution of the module comprises building the VR environment, designing andimporting the gripper models, and creating a user-interface VR environment to visualize andinteract with the model (gripper assembly/mechanism testing). Besides the visualization,manipulation, and interaction, the developed VR system allows for additional features likedisplaying technical information, guiding students throughout the assembly process, and otherspecialized options. Thus, the developed interactive VR module will serve as a perpetual mutableplatform that can be readily adjusted to allow future add-ons to address future
profession leaving them at a disadvantage [1] [2][3]. They argue that what is needed is the ability to design and function in a diverse, globalenvironment and that many are graduating with skills that are often in conflict with workplacerequirements leaving them ill-equipped to be a fully functioning contributor.As an example, we teach students to research the problem during the engineering design process,before developing potential solutions. This research typically consists of only those elementswhich relate to the engineering specifications of the problem and the subsequent requirementsand constraints developed are measured via engineering equipment or tools. On the other hand,the practice of engineering can be considered a web of socio-technical
classroom, but it is also used in industry. For instance,Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual reality (VR) has been receiving growingattention in the AE/C industry in recent years [15]. Therefore, students would benefit frombecoming familiar with virtual reality as it is used in industry.FlowFlow is defined as full absorption in a fluid running activity in which one has control despite ahigh level of task demands [16]. Rheinber, Vollmeyer & Engeser [16] summarizedCsikszentmihalyi’s six elements of the flow experience. These six elements are: (1) a balancebetween task demands and skill to ensure a feeling of optimal challenge. (2) clear andunambiguous task demands and feedback, (3) perceived internal logic for the task [17], (4
foundations and charities,possibly due to this being a very technical Destination Area with the most funding interest heldby government organizations.Over half the grants found were from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with the mostresults from those related to these health areas: cardiovascular, dental, arthritis and imaging.Many results were also from the National Science Foundation (NSF), especially theirdirectorates for Mathematical & Physical Sciences plus Engineering. We also investigatedspecific materials specialties, finding how well the area has been supported over the past threeyears, finding that Johns Hopkins University was the most frequent recipient of grants (Figure 3).University of Michigan also had a continuing award