Conference Session

Making Mechanics Courses Fun and More Effective

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Md Rashedul Hasan Sarker, University of Indianapolis; Najmus Saqib, University of Indianapolis; George D. Ricco, University of Indianapolis; Megan Hammond, University of Indianapolis; Jared Hilt; James T. Emery II, University of Indianapolis

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Mechanics

Journal of Engineering Education, 2007. 23: p. 618-628.13. Luongo, C., et al., Senior design projects in Mechanical Engineering: Active involvement of industry partners and advisory council. 2007.14. Bernhard, J., A.-K. Carstensen, and M. Holmberg, Design-based Educational Research and Development of Engineering Education: Examples from Courses in Mechanics and Electrical Engineering. Global Colloquium, 2007.15. Dwight, R.A. and A.L. Carew, Investigating the Causes of Poor Student Performance in Basic Mechanics. AAEE 2006, 2006.16. Ricco, G., et al. Sectionality or Why Section Determines Grades: an Exploration of Engineering Core Course Section Grades using a Hierarchical Linear Model and the Multiple

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Pavan Meadati, Kennesaw State University; Minsoo Baek, Kennesaw State University

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Construction Engineering

exploratory studyto evaluate the student’s perception in the BIM adoption in the construction management curriculum andused students’ perception of BIM modules in their curriculum. The authors concluded that the exploratorystudy of students’ perceptions provides motivations for integrating BIM in the construction managementcurriculum. Moreover, Azhar et al. analyzed perceptions of students in an ACCE accredited constructionprogram who completed a BIM centered capstone project (thesis) at the culmination of their undergraduatedegree [6]. Through the survey with students who completed the BIM in the undergraduate capstone project,the authors found that the students lack understanding of all aspects of the BIM technology and the BIMallows them to

Conference Session

Understanding Student Behavior and Experiences

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jeannine E. Turner, Florida State University; Min Tang; Shayne Kelly McConomy, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Mostafa Papi; Jerris Hooker, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Educational Research and Methods

) to explore the best pedagogical practices to improve the efficiency integrating classroom project-based learning and students’ real-world problem-solving practice. I have MS degree from Florida State University in Curriculum and Instruction and BA degree from China Nanchang University in English. I speak English, Chinese, and some Japanese. I am a proactive person. If you are interested in my research topic, please feel free to contact me via email: mt14n@my.fsu.eduMr. Shayne Kelly McConomy, Florida A&M University/Florida State University Shayne K. McConomy is the Capstone Design Coordinator in the Department of Mechanical Engineer- ing at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering; He holds a PhD in Automotive

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Safoutin; Jens Jorgensen; Joseph A. Heim; Dale E. Calkins

, established anIntegrated Learning Factory (ILF) at each school and intimately coupled it with an alternativeCore Curriculum. The ILF concepts at each of the partner schools are described in DeMeter, et 1 2al. and Lamancusa, et al.2) Integrated Learning Factory (ILF) Description The Integrated Learning Factory at the University of Washington is now operating in itssecond year. As a new instructional laboratory of the College of Engineering, it simulates adesign and manufacturing workplace and supports the new interdisciplinary Product Realizationminor, which encourages a hands-on approach to integrating design, manufacturing and business.The Integrated Learning Factory is a new approach to design and manufacturing

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidar Malki, University of Houston; Michael Gibson, University of Houston; Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston; William Fitzgibbon, University of Houston

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Graduate Studies

of 1) core courses, 2) specialized tracks, 3) Practicum/Internship, and 4)thesis/project as shown in Figure 1. The proposed curriculum involves multidisciplinary programssuch as Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical Power Engineering Technology,Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Information Systems, LogisticsTechnology, and Technology Leadership and Supervision. Thus, it allows each program to haveits own specialty while being flexible enough to grow other disciplines.IntroductionThe College of Technology (CoT) at the University of Houston offers Master’s degrees inTechnology since 1992. These programs are very focused and technical in nature. In recent years,growing interest has emerged with regard to offering

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Frank Miceli; Chip Ferguson; Aaron Ball

nationallaboratory suggests that substantial improvement can be made by implementing a heat pump typeunit for supplementing a standard electric water heater. The heat pump water heater field testshave demonstrated that the overall energy costs of heating water can be reduced by 50 percent.7This project addressed the monitoring, development, and testing needed to prototype a similarproduct with added dehumidification capability. Thus, the project focused on developing a hybridWater Heater and Dehumidifier (WHD) product. Two viable prototypes demonstrating proof ofconcept were targeted as deliverables. Page 10.70.2 “Proceedings of the 2005 American

Conference Session

Issues in Digital Signal Processing

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Murat Tanyel, Geneva College

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Computers in Education

2006-814: VIRTUAL TOOLKIT FOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AS A TOOLFOR INNOVATIONMurat Tanyel, Geneva College Murat Tanyel is a professor of engineering at Geneva College. He teaches upper level electrical engineering courses. Prior to Geneva College, Dr. Tanyel taught at Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA from Aug. 1995 to Aug. 2003. Prior to 1995, he was at Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA where he worked for the Enhanced Educational Experience for Engineering Students (E4) project, setting up and teaching laboratory and hands-on computer experiments for engineering freshmen and sophomores. For one semester, he was also a visiting professor at the United Arab Emirates University in Al-Ain, UAE

Collection

2007 North Midwest Section Meeting

Authors

Qiong Zhang; Dana Johnson; James R. Mihelcic

to a higher level ofoverall applied learning (Athanassiou, et. al, 2003).The collaborative research environment enables students to gain a broader understanding ofmultiple disciplines and their interrelationship. This leads student to making better informedbusiness and engineering decisions on comprehensive and complex information.Scholar publication from the projectTwo peer-reviewed journal articles were produced from the project. One focused on waterpurification technology titled "Challenges to Implementing Drinking Water Technologies inDeveloping World Countries," in the journal Environmental Engineer: Applied Research andPractice, Vol. 1, Winter 2007, and in Environmental Engineer, the Magazine of the AmericanAcademy of Environmental

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathy Ann Gullie Ph.D., Gullie Consultant Services; Dianna Newman, University at Albany-SUNY; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; John D. Kelly, North Carolina A&T State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; Ibibia K. Dabipi, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Corey A. Graves, North Carolina A&T State University; Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Ali Reza Osareh, North Carolina A&T State University; Sacharia Albin, Norfolk State University; Demetris Geddis, Hampton University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Fred Lacy, Southern University and A&M College; Hamid R. Majlesein, Southern University and A&M College; Abdelnasser A. Eldek, Jackson State University; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Shujun Yang, Alabama A&M University; Li Jiang, Tuskegee University; Ben O. Oni, Tuskegee University; Saleh Zein-Sabatto, Tennessee State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, optical SoC/NoC architecture, and on-chip optoelectronic device design.Dr. Ali Reza Osareh, North Carolina A&T State University Ali Osareh received his PhD from Virginia tech in 1994. He has worked in the industry including wireless design before joining the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina Agri- cultural and Technical State University in 2000. His areas of research interest are in Energy and Power Systems, Industrial Automation and Control system. As a part of NSF funded project he teaches EE and non-EE students how to apply theories learned in classroom by utilizing Analog Discovery Board for in class experiments and outside classroom design projects. Dr. Osareh can be reached at

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 3 - Innovative Pedagogy

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hang Song, Auburn University; Karen McNeal, Auburn University; John T. Solomon, Tuskegee University; Lauren E. Beckingham, Auburn University; Kelly Lazar, Clemson University

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

of sustainability. Their studyillustrates the positive impact of targeted educational interventions on students' perceptions andattitudes, suggesting that sustained exposure to sustainability concepts throughout their educationcan cultivate a generation of socially responsible engineers. Gamage et al. (2022) argue for thepivotal role of higher education, and specifically engineering education, in driving societalprogress towards sustainability. By embedding sustainability into the engineering curriculum,educators can equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to contribute to asustainable future.Undergraduate Reform in Engineering Education The evolution of engineering education towards integrating sustainability and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, Ohlone College; Gabe Hanzel-Sello, Growth Sector; David Gruber, Growth Sector

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering technology education curriculum inthe USA is deficient in providing students with Experiential Learning opportunities. Internshipsprovide students with the much-needed experiential and project-based learning opportunities,and has helped historically underrepresented and underserved students overcome the “impostersyndrome” that oftentimes is a barrier to pursuing engineering and other STEM careers. The NS-ATE Grant (#1902339) for Smart Advanced Manufacturing Education in the Silicon Valleyawarded to Ohlone College ensures that this gap in experiential learning opportunity is closed.This paper highlights the innovative implementation of Remote and In-person Internships duringCOVID-19, the impact on participating students’ sense of belonging

Conference Session

Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryndol A. Sones, United States Military Academy

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Nuclear and Radiological

Curriculum is shown in Figure1, and Figure 2 offers an accompanying legend with course titles. Figure 1 showsthe default sequencing of the required courses by year where the unshadedcourses represent the common core courses, and the shaded courses represent therequired courses for the NE Major. For those courses in the NE Major, those withthe prefix “NE” or “PH” are taught in our department, and the others shown initalics are taught outside of this department, e.g., EE, ME, MC, and MA whichrepresent courses in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civilengineering, and mathematics, respectively. Two points are important tohighlight from this NE curriculum review. First, there are more credit hours togeneral education (54.0) than there are

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan L. Solonsky P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park; M K Parfitt

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

]. These systemsprovide excellent mechanisms for developing new leaders amongst the cohort of graduating students [12].Studies of engineering capstones have revealed much variation in terms of course duration, projectsources, project funding, faculty involvement, and team assignments [13]. Factors influencing this qualityinclude: the amount and type of involvement of outside professionals and experts with relevant designexperience, length of the course (one or two semesters), student/faculty ratio in the class, the number offaculty involved who have significant engineering design experience, and available resources such ascomputer labs equipped with a full suite of modern design application software [14].Desjardins et al. [15] has indicated that

Conference Session

Engineering Economics New Frontiers

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar M. Bonilla, Baruch College of the City University of New York; Donald N. Merino P.E., Stevens Institute of Technology (SES)

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Engineering Economy

enterprise mission critical and capital projects. His research interests are in the field of engineering management and technology transfer, specifically on the economics and commercialization of renewable energy tech- nologies. His intellectual work has been published in international engineering management and systems engineering journals. His professional experience includes more than 10 years of work on industrial automation, dynamic systems control, reliability, six sigma, lean manufacturing, continuous processes improvement, and project and operations management. He obtained a bachelor degree in automation en- gineering from La Salle University in Colombia, a master’s degree in industrial processes’ automation

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz; Patrick E. Mantey, University of California, Santa Cruz; Stephen C. Petersen P.E., University of California, Santa Cruz; John F Vesecky, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

laboratory apparatus for advancement of novel electronic devices, in addition to curriculum development for inquiry-based learning and facilitation of interdisciplinary, student-led project design. She emphasizes engineering sustainable solutions from a holistic perspective, incorporating analysis of the full technological life cycle and socioeconomic impact.Dr. Patrick E. Mantey, University of California, Santa CruzMr. Stephen C. Petersen P.E., University of California, Santa Cruz Stephen Petersen is currently Undergraduate Director and a Teaching Professor with the Electrical Engi- neering Department in the School of Engineering at UCSC. Prior to teaching full time, he practiced before the FCC as an independent Consulting

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauri Burke, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines

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International

improvement projects during their annual academic breaks. Physics is proposed as the topic of study for the second and third trimester of the thirdyear. In adherence with the government mandate, the physics curriculum will include mechanics,fluid dynamics, electricity, and magnetism. The final area of scientific study is proposed to bechemistry and is scheduled to occur in the first and second trimester of the fourth year.Laboratory experiments in both physics and chemistry are planned such that they will beimmediately applicable to the local situation. For example, the experimental technique ofdistillation, filtration, and evaporation could be applied to water purification, a pressing issuewithin the community. The proposed curriculum

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ECET: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University; Shonda Bernadin, GSU

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

identified by EET faculty as qualifying measures forevaluating the program outcomes. These measures can be categorized as: I- Direct Measures: ≠ Multiple course-level outcomes, typically measured with standards established in a rubric that contribute to a program level outcome. ≠ Single and multiple faculty assessments of a student presentation using a rubric- based assessment tool. ≠ Peer assessment of a student presentation using a rubric-based assessment tool. ≠ Faculty evaluation of a senior project. ≠ Faculty evaluation of student laboratory reports. Assessment is made from selected technical courses from across the curriculum. II- Indirect Measures

Conference Session

ERM WIP II: Equity & Accessibility in Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nyna Jaye DeWitt, University of Georgia; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

will contribute to a large project,where the full texts of the chosen abstracts will be review and analyzed.MethodsThis scoping review was guided using the Arksey and O’Malley Five-Stage Framework forStructured and Systematic Scoping Reviews. Stage one of the framework requires identifying aresearch question, which went through a series of iterations. Initially, the research question “Howdo engineering programs integrate Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) frameworksinto their curriculum to meet the needs of the diverse populations they serve?”, was posed to geta general understanding of the place that JEDI frameworks have in engineering programs. Afterfurther consideration of the question, it was decided that it needed a better

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Western Michigan University; Charles Henderson, Western Michigan University ; Daniel Collier, Western Michigan University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

theyprogressed through the curriculum. Hecht et al. 34 echoed similar pattern – women are more likelythan men to change to another major when they become dissatisfied with their class standing.This may be due to their feeling of being isolated in the academic environment. In general, theyrequire proving their worth more than their men colleagues. Felder et al. 35 categorically state thatwomen are as capable as men to become successful engineering students and outstandingengineers. However, their poor academic performance and lower confidence levels are due to avariety of social factors rather than intrinsic sexual differences, and those factors can beneutralized. Hawks and Spade52 found that women’s attitudes toward their abilities, and not theiractual

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Leslie Collins; Lisa Huettel

beapplication-driven and will emphasize the development of signal processing algorithms to beimplemented on the hardware. As the students advance through the signal processing curriculum,they will transition from high-level algorithm generation to hardware-level design andimplementation. This hierarchical training will provide a thorough, extended, and increasinglyfocused exposure to signal processing.1. IntroductionDigital signal processing (DSP) is central to modern Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)undergraduate curricula. The discipline of signal processing combines an extensive mathematicalbackground with practical design skills. To prepare for a successful career in signal processing,whether in industry or academia, students should develop

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Duffy, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Manuel Heredia, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

engineering curriculum at a public university.Over the academic years 2004-2008, an average of 30 core required engineering courses havehad S-L projects each year. The hypothesis is that because the students would see with S-L moredirectly how engineering can improve the lives of those in the local and internationalcommunity, they would be more motivated to enter and stay in engineering and try to learn thesubject matter better. In terms of recruitment, S-L is advertized to prospective students as thenumber two reason to come to the college (number one is value). Twenty-two percent of firstyear students at the end of their first semester reported that S-L was one of the reasons forcoming to the college, roughly the same as the 24% in December 2007

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Reeping, University of Cincinnati; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Hossein EbrahimNejad, Drexel University; NAHAL RASHEDI, University of Cincinnati; Yunmeng Han, University of Cincinnati

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

operationalize instructional complexity. Research QuestionsIn our project, we combine the course-taking data in MIDFIELD with the plan of study data forfive disciplines of engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) at 13institutions [6]. We also included a longitudinal element in our data collection by extractingprogram data that looked back ten years from the most recent entry in MIDFIELD. Our primaryresearch question in this project is: How does the complexity of the codified curriculum varyamong institutions and disciplines? With student course-taking data, we are expanding upon thisquestion by addressing the following questions: (1) How do different populations and pathways(e.g., FTIC

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware; Shameeka M Jelenewicz, University of Delaware; Jovan Tatar, University of Delaware

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Integration in Core Engineering Science Courses,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, p. 1, Jan. 2015.[8] J. Larson, W. M. Barnard, A. R. Carberry, and D. Karwat, “Student Recognition, Use, and Understanding of Engineering for One Planet Competencies and Outcomes in Project-based Learning,” presented at the 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Jul. 2021. Accessed: Jan. 08, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/student-recognition-use-and-understanding-of-engineering-for-one-plan et-competencies-and-outcomes-in-project-based-learning[9] D. Lopatto, “Undergraduate research as a high-impact student experience,” Peer Review, vol. 12, no. 2, p. 27+, 2010.[10] A. L. Zydney, J. S

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Materials

- connections that require careful Page 24.770.6considerations for Product Lifecycle Assessment (PLA). combined with mechanical, thermal,and electrical properties that have the greatest role in design to minimize eco-impact.This project aims to develop a pilot course materials and modules that will help bridge the gapbetween the Industrial Engineering Technology (IET) and Mechanical Engineering Technology(MET) concentration curriculum, collaborative decision-making and sustainability: allnecessities in today’s engineering education. The main focus of the changes would be to embedand integrate sustainability concepts in both IET and MET curricula, in

Conference Session

Dimensions of Engineering Literacy and Engineering in General Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuetong Lin, Indiana State University; A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University; M. Affan Badar, University of Sharjah & Indiana State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

-year graduates ashaving “Excellent” critical thinking skill. Obviously, a more concerted effort must be made incurricula and educational practices to achieve a more measurable outcome to close the skill gap infresh college graduates.Active learning, with its strategy especially in the computer-based classroom 5 , is ideal to blendpertinent curriculum elements to help students develop the highly-sought abilities. The issuesnow become: a) identifying the proper problem to provide context and motivation; and b) findingthe technical vehicle for student engagement and assessment.For the first issue, Kahlen et al. 6 and Benner et al. 7 show that providing accurate and timelydiagnosis for system failures or malfunctions embodies the culmination of

Conference Session

Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 8

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. McAlister, The State University of New York, Buffalo; Sarah Catherine Lilly, California State University, Channel Islands

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

“active learning.” We chose to limit the scope of this review to studies thatspecifically focus on social justice, but want to recognize that additional empirical work is beingdone, and, although not included in this review, that work also informs the implementation ofsocial justice work in our engineering classrooms.Literature examining courses that integrate social and technical aspects of engineeringMost of the papers we reviewed did not mention the use of a framework in the design of thecourse or in the evaluation of student outcomes (e.g., [1], [28]–[30]). Those that did used avariety of different frameworks. Specifically, Chen et al. [31] used Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning (e.g., [32]), Leydens et al. [13] and Reynante [33] used

Collection

2016 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Ryan Milcarek; Michael Garrett; Ryan Falkenstein-Smith; Jeongmin Ahn

into individual disciplines is becoming morecommon.22 The fourth academic offering is the minor in Energy Systems for engineeringundergraduates at Syracuse University in many disciplines including aerospace, chemical, civil,electrical, environmental, and mechanical engineering. Many other colleges are also offeringacademic programs in sustainability, which are similar to the ones described. Figure 1: The triple bottom line of sustainability. It is important to note that the sustainability engineering education approach goes beyondsimply improving mass and energy efficiency and reducing emissions, which has been a somewhattraditional part of engineering design. Instead, engineering curriculum changes have been

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Manian Ramkumar, Rochester Institute of Technology; Scott Anson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Charles Swain, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

in theory or in practice. Somegraduate courses include reliability theory but they do not have any hands-on laboratoryactivities. The project being carried out using the NSF grant will fill this need, namely providingundergraduate reliability theory and hands on experience.Project Goals and ObjectivesThe goal of the development effort - REAL - is to prepare students for comprehensiveengineering careers by integrating the reliability knowledge and skills that are in demand by theelectronics manufacturing industry into undergraduate education. To the best of our knowledge,RIT still maintains the distinction of being the only University in the US, teaching electronicsmanufacturing as part of its undergraduate curriculum. Of the few schools that

Conference Session

Promoting Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College-Dublin

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

should have a basic knowledge of science andmore recently technology. It is generally assumed that it is the responsibility of the system ofschooling to provide for the development of these literacies. In the United States “standards”have been adopted for the subjects of the school curriculum including technology. At aninternational level it is by no means clear what technological literacy is perceived to be orwhat purpose it is to serve. This is not true of the United States where there has been muchdiscussion as Krupczak et al¹ have summarised.The National Academy of Engineering (NEA) undoubtedly influenced some universities totake technological literacy seriously when it published “Technically Speaking: Why allAmericans should know more about

Conference Session

Engaging Faculty Across Disciplines, Colleges, and Institutions

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciana Debs, Purdue University Programs; Mark Shaurette, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Wendy Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Hyun Joo Kwon, Purdue University; Bill Hutzel, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); David Barbarash, Purdue University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing (MEP), ora combined experience from multiple design disciplines.This curriculum concept was presented to industry representatives during the March, 2016workshop, and one of the break-out sessions of the day included a curriculum discussion.Breakout groups, which consisted of four participants and a moderator, validated the new majorand expressed enthusiasm about producing construction management students who are morefamiliar with the design process. Some of the benefits and challenges mentioned by industryprofessionals regarding the design concentration credits within the DCI degree are indicated intable 1. Table 1 – Benefits and Challenges of Design Course Credits within DCI curriculum