those atUND? What are the best program assessment methods (ABET accreditation) for this uniquepartnership between engineering programs? Since UND DEDP can provide stability andflexibility in course offerings, how many faculty are required for an ABET-accredited programfor each engineering discipline? Figure 3: Details of model implementation at Benedictine CollegeProceedings of the 2012 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education 8Implementation of the BC Engineering ModelThe barriers of implementing an engineering program, which are primarily the cost and risk,have previously prevented BC from initiating an
: • use a topic that allows students to identify and engage enthusiastically with the topic • deepen the connections through carefully selected readings and highly structured writing assignments that reinforce both analytical skills and communication skills • reinforce the learning process—common to engineering design and to writing—of generating ideas, making them clear to others (in speaking and writing), getting feedback, and refining the product.AssessmentAssessing the results of this approach is in its early stages. As a university we rely on theaccreditation based assessment tools such as ABET (for engineering) and New EnglandAssociation of Schools and Colleges
. However, Ischool students in similar tests. However, they were also able did not have the foresight to apply for IRB approval andto provide the high school students an insight into college life cannot share any of the student reflections or communityand share their own experiences. partners in this paper. This is therefore a paper of process and Students were assessed for content-based understanding setting up the S-L projects. After this initial experience, whichthrough assignments, and exams. The S-L projects accounted is qualitative in nature, I now have IRB approval to determinefor 20% (200 points /1000 points) of the course grade and the impact of the six S-L projects
four evaluation tools(both qualitative and quantitative) to assess student response,including a pre-lab and post-lab physics quiz in conceptinventory style, laboratory grades, student Tweet (format 280characters) and a survey to assess student attitudes. Figure 10. Positive affect after using software. Survey results for interest and engagement for all large urban community college data Improved ability as measured by lab grades. We sets. Mean student responses during this research. Students enjoyedevaluated 78 lab grades assigned by the software and
maintain high-quality video streamsessential for subsequent processing. This was tested byattaching all three cameras into the Microsoft PC and ran theprogram to ensure all windows were active at once.B. Initial Testing: Functional Testing – Face Detection Face detection was evaluated by assessing the system’sability to accurately outline and identify faces within videoframes. This testing was not performed with respect to facialencodings; the testing performed was strictly to assist inoptimal camera placement within the system derived fromFigure XII data. Testing included capturing varying angles offacial orientation. A small algorithm was utilized to give facialdetection confidence values on detecting the face withinframe. A face was shown in
t hey f ail tosystem employs CNN alongside LSTM networks to detect adjust to changes in patient seizure patterns. Some patientsseizures with decreased incorrect assessment occurrences. experience reduced efficiency b ecause t he t reatment methodWhile CNN-LSTM hybrid models have been used in seizure fails to react to alterations in seizure patterns from one perioddetection, this approach uniquely combines ECG and motion to the next [4], [5]. The current systems generate false alarmssensor data for real-time processing, making it more adaptive triggered by non-seizure body movements or other artifacts,to individual patients’ needs. The model can be represented which diminish the
through the principles ofUniversal Design, which benefit all users [83], [84].Gaps in the Literature and Future DirectionsSeveral gaps in the literature warrant attention. First, the lack of long-term studies assessing thesustained impact of these technologies is a significant gap. For example, some studies [24], [25]show initial promise of using technology but do not extend beyond short-term evaluations.Additionally, there is a need for more inclusive design practices that involve the target populationfrom the outset. The tendency of many studies (e.g., [26], [27]), to prioritize technologicalinnovation over user needs, leads to solutions that may not be fully aligned with the experiencesand preferences of the intended users.Future research
both the literature reviewed inthis paper and the broader research on transdisciplinary practices in higher educationworldwide. Collectively, these themes aim to prepare students with the skills needed to createinnovative solutions, collaborate effectively, and integrate diverse knowledge.Across the three identified themes, the challenges of integrating transdisciplinarity intoengineering education included overcoming disciplinary barriers, enhancing team dynamics,and conducting longitudinal studies to assess long-term outcomes. To address thesechallenges, we recommend that future research should focus on developing curricula fortransdisciplinary programs and exploring the broader impact of transdisciplinary approachesacross various
disciplines (engineering, biology, sociology,geography, planning, etc.) that study water resources, quality, treatment, and management.Anecdotally, we have seen that of a pool of approximately 100 water-focused students, only thesame small subset participates in every event while over 70% of those invited never volunteer.Therefore, there is a need to assess why we see this occurrence. This study aims to surveyundergraduate and graduate student water scholars’ motivations and barriers for participating involunteer broader impact outreach events outside of their degree requirements. This studycollected quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data were collected through Likert-scaletype responses to motivating and hindering factors. Qualitative
and PDF notes were posted onBlackboard (HuskyCT at UConn) as asynchronous components. Other asynchronouscomponents were homework assignments and quizzes. Exams were conducted synchronouslyvia Lockdown Browser and Respondous Monitor. A digital textbook integrated with digitalhomework platform was chosen for this class. To keep students engaged in remote classroom,digital tools such as Chat, Breakout rooms, Polling via iClicker were used.3.3. Students’ feedbackA mid-semester assessment was administered to receive students’ feedback, evaluate teachingeffectiveness, and evaluate students’ engagement. 60 out of 123 students participated in thissurvey.Figure 4 shows students’ feedback for the statement, “My Instructor helps keeping me engagedin
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of our hardware and software. It was during this phase that really tested our skills in troubleshooting multiple issues. As a result, we learned how to better utilize our problem-solving skills and come up with creative solutions to errors in code and with printing. Phase 5 consisted of the finalization and polishing stages of our project. By this phase of the project, we had completed the base coding and design, which meant that most of our time was spent learning and implementing ways our design could be better within the remaining time for completion. It helped us assess scope of implementation and further hone our time management skills. Phase 6 was the final phase of the project consisting of our final report
relevance” [6, p. 2].Systems have been developed to assess interdisciplinarity in research to inform policy makers[2]. If multidisciplinary education is also of value, how can it be measured? The NationalAcademies recommend that interdisciplinary education be evaluated against relevant criteria,such as the number of students from the general population (i.e. from outside the instructor’sdepartment) and the mix of students [6], but measures are open to interpretation. If a studentteam includes electrical engineering students and computer engineering students, is itmultidisciplinary? What if both majors were (or were not) housed in the same department? Inthis paper, we propose applying the Rao-Stirling diversity index to measure
by 2030 within theNEM; these major projects would require design for significant transmission lines andsubstations. To this end, the demand for knowledge in substation design, secondary system,transmission and distribution design, and HV equipment is higher in the overall ranking. Noticeably, a relatively new job category in power system engineering has ranked secondin the job ads - grid connection. In recent job ads, this high-demand position mainly focuseson assessing new generators, often a renewable generation or storage system, and connectingthem to the grid. This trend in the job market closely follows Australia’s commitment toemission reduction [1] and the urgency to integrate more renewable energy generation into thegrid. To
student who will complete the onlinecomponents of the EPL. Willing participants will complete a semi-structured interview via zoomas well as give the researchers the permission to analyze their course project reports. The semi-structured interview will guide respondents to reflect on their learning experience in EPL (forexample, what aspects of this class contributed most to your learning). It will seek their input onremote delivery of EPL. Finally, it will gather their self-assessment of their skill development incircuit design, AutoCAD circuit layout design, 2D electronic printing, and system assemblingand testing.Students’ course project reports will be rated. Ratings will be used to determine the effectivenessof the proposed online laboratory
learned the basic skills of codingand modeling. The mentors added some supplementary tools to help the apprentices achieve theirgoals in the project and were available for questions when needed. For the most part, theapprentices were on their own to do the research needed for the project. All apprentices showedgrowth in understanding how to conduct research and perform STEM tasks, as well as socialskills like working in a team. On the Canvas page the apprentices completed pre and postsurveys provided by AFRL so AFRL could assess the program’s success and the progress of theapprentices. The questions and answers from those surveys are shown in the appendix on aLikert scale. The AFRL team did a statistical analysis of the responses, concluding that
the department, as it was widely announced and open for everybody. ConclusionsThe PBL experiment overall was perceived a success. The students provided, in general, positiveverbal feedback about it. Perhaps some sort of written feedback, e.g. surveys, would have beenbetter for assessment of the effectiveness of the experiment but that would be left for futureendeavors. It is important when assigning such projects that the conditions of performance,including deadlines and expectations, are clearly communicated to the students as much aspossible. Although this is also true about other types of assignments, it is more relevant in PBLbecause of its open-ended nature. It also helps a lot that the teacher
group at theuniversity. We turned to the literature to determine the existing state of practice in developingthese groups, in the hopes of facilitating meaningful connections. While groups similar in formto a community of practice have existed for a long time, most authors cite the coining of the termto Wenger’s research spanning the 1990s [1]. However, there is a body of literature that takesissue with Wenger’s original definition of a community of practice, and complaints have beenlevied that the effectiveness of these groups is difficult to assess given their considerablevariation in both structure and function [2]. The idea is broad enough to encompass manydifferent iterations that each call themselves a community of practice, which is
Paper ID #38939Character Development in the Engineering Classroom: An Exploratory,Mixed-Methods Investigation of Student Perspectives on CultivatingCharacterDr. Jessica Koehler, Wake Forest University Dr. Jessica Koehler is a Visiting Scholar of Leadership and Character for the Wake Forest Department of Engineering supporting with the development and assessment of character and ethics education in the engineering program.Dr. Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University Dr. Olga Pierrakos is Founding Chair and Professor of the new Department of Engineering at Wake Forest University - a private, liberal arts, research
quantitative and qualitative data. The questionnaire was administeredonline, and students were given clear instructions on how to access and complete it. To encouragehonest and open responses, the questionnaire was designed to be anonymous.The questionnaire was informed by a thorough literature review on online engineering education.The questionnaire included Likert scale questions, which assessed student satisfaction with variousaspects of the course, and open-ended questions seeking detailed descriptions of their experiences.The Likert scale questions were carefully selected to ensure they effectively measured the variablesof interest and were relevant to the research questions.Participants were asked to rate five statements on a scale of 1 to 5
Paper ID #36939Work in Progress: Toward an Augmented Reality (AR) Learning Environ-mentfor Hispanic High School Students to Visualize and Embody STEM SpatialTransformationsDr. Daniel A. Tillman, University of Texas, El Paso Dr. Tillman is an Associate Professor in Educational Technology, working primarily within the El Paso region of the southwestern United States. His research focuses on the implementation and assessment of innovative pedagogical approaches that address STEM inequities.Wei Yan, Texas A&M UniversitySong An, University of Texas, El PasoJeffrey Liew, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Kien H. Lim Dr. Lim’s research
anurturing environment and building a community of practice. This work describes the approachesand strategies used to develop the research scholars’ engineering identity. It provides theplatform to build a community of practice that cultivates a sense of belonging for all 15undergraduate engineering scholars who participated in the 10-week GCSP-REU program. Eachparticipant applied and received a $6,000 stipend award to supplement their hands-on researchwith self-identified research mentors (faculty, staff, and/or graduate students). Additionally, thiswork describes the assessment data collected to determine the effectiveness of these strategieswith regards to both recruitment and retention of students in the Grand Challenges ScholarsProgram and
authoredpublications whereas others emphasize large collaborative research projects. A potential upsideto higher levels of generality is that it allows for greater flexibility and individualized evaluationin terms of the types of contributions one can make as an academic.This type of flexibility is a good thing but the associated lack of transparency needs to beaddressed by non-written means. Failure to do so can lead to psychological stress and feelings ofpressure to “do it all” [12]. It can also lead to shifting standards and the possibility that twoequally qualified candidates might be evaluated differently. This idea is supported by a largebody of research indicating that bias in assessment is more likely in contexts where evaluationcriteria are unwritten
/003172170608800405.[2] D. Razera, “AWARENESS, ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTION OF PLAGIARISMAMONG STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AT STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY”.[3] A. Mphahlele and S. McKenna, “The use of turnitin in the higher education sector:Decoding the myth,” Assess. Eval. High. Educ., vol. 44, no. 7, pp. 1079–1089, Oct. 2019, doi:10.1080/02602938.2019.1573971.[4] T. Brennan, “The Effect of Turinitin.com on Non-Traditional, Graduate StudentAwareness, Behavior and Trust,” Ph.D., TUI University, United States -- California, 2015. 4Accessed: Apr. 03, 2023. [Online]. Available:https://www.proquest.com/docview/1690254187/abstract/DDEA13D6949B45FAPQ/1[5] S. A. Meo
for leaving). Although the basicpsychological needs were not explicitly assessed in the coding approach for the study in [28],participants did refer to needs for achievement (i.e., needs to use abilities and advancement –similar to competence needs) 282 times and to altruism (which included elements of relatednessneeds) 239 times. In combination, these studies suggest that relatedness needs may play a greaterrole in work outcomes among those who teach and that meeting competence needs may beparticularly important for keeping women in the engineering workforce.In summary, the importance of BPN for achieving many positive outcomes, both for theindividual and organization, is well documented. However, there is lack of knowledge about howwell
could be conducted online with participants, wherever theyare, that would deepen awareness of how intercultural skills arerelevant for engineering work. We developed an hour long sessionbased on the work of Jesiek et al. (see www.geer.info) NSF projecton global engineering competencies, using workplace scenariosand ethical judgment and reasoning across cultural boundaries.This concept came directly from a conversation with Brent Jesiak ata virtual session of the Center for Ethics / Ethics division of ASEEabout pedagogical use of his assessment tool and workplacescenarios.In fall 2020, outreach presentations about global opportunities weredelivered online to Galipatia courses and were, for obvious reasonsrelated to the pandemic, rather
engineering, improving community college transfer pathways in engineering, curricular complexity in engineering, and assessment and evaluation in higher education contexts. Prior to pursuing a Ph.D., Dustin served as a Director of Admissions at Community College of Denver and in Outreach and Access Initiatives for the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Beyond academia Dustin enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, mountain biking, skiing and playing sports with his wife, kids, and dog.Dr. Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Walter Lee is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education and the director for research in the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering
Paper ID #35581Improving engineering-student retention via the UC Davis LEADR programProf. Ralph C. Aldredge III, University of California, Davis Dr. Ralph Aldredge is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the College of Engineering, where he provides leadership and oversight for undergraduate enrollment management, orientation and yield efforts, transfer student admissions, academic advising and intervention, retention programs, the Student Start-up Center, ABET degree-program accreditation, assessment training for faculty, and strategic efforts to improve the academic experience. Prior to this administrative
as one question in thefinal exam showed that the students benefitted from this lab. There were only 9 students in theclass and so a robust assessment to prove the success and benefits of this lab. However, studentreflections and student work give a good insight to encourage the continuation of this lab in thein-person mode.References:[1] S. Zirbel, “Compliant Mechanisms for Deployable Space Systems,” Theses Diss., Nov. 2014, Accessed: Mar. 09, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/5612.[2] C. Edwards and S. Hegerty, “Where It’s Cool to be Kitty: An Art Therapy Group for Young People with Mental Health Issues Using Origami and Mindfulness,” Soc. Work Groups, vol. 41, no. 1–2, pp. 151–164, Apr
showsthat this self-assessment is not accurate.Taking these considerations into account, the goal is to prepare first-year community collegestudents taking an introduction to engineering and technology course, to analyze a simple seriescircuit for the purpose of understanding the operation of a vertical axis wind turbine, VAWT. Aswith other introductory STEM courses, students’ disparate prior academic experience can presenta challenge. The prerequisite for this course is listed as elementary algebra and studentsfollowing the course come from different academic backgrounds with different declared degreepaths.This course provides students with a broad overview of engineering problem solving strategies.The multiweek activity described here is a