AC 2010-467: INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT PERSPECTIVES ON A GRADUATEPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE: CAREER ISSUES FOR WOMEN INENGINEERINGKeisha Walters, Mississippi State University Dr. Keisha B. Walters is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University. She received her B.S. degree in Biological Sciences from Clemson University in 1996 and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University in 2001 and 2005. Dr. Walters’ research involves the development and surface modification of stimuli- responsive and bio-inspired polymeric materials. She has been a member of ASEE since 2002.Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University Dr. Adrienne Minerick
, self-esteem, empathy, cognitive hardiness, internal locus of control, autonomy, and tenacity (Allan et al 2014, Carnell et al 2018, Davis 2010, Edwards et al 2016, Fernando & Herbert 2011, Morgan Consoli et all 2015). External or structural factors include those outside the individual such as social and familial support, material resources, cultural values (Morgan Consoli, et al, 2015, Edwards et al, 2016, Fernando & Herbert, 2011, Allan et al, 2014, NASEM 2019, Patel, 2017). As an example of the difficulties with understanding of resilience, ongoing stressors can either contribute to resilience by strengthening positive coping mechanisms or can detract from resilience by draining the ability to cope. There are many outcomes that have
, professional and life skills.IntroductionFacilitating professional development and mentoring for STEM (science, technology,engineering and math) students can be a challenge for programs but is important for students’ultimate success and satisfaction with their careers. A National Science Foundation S-STEMgrant allows our Midwestern comprehensive university to award scholarships to cohorts of 23students enrolled in one of the following majors: Mathematics; Computer Science; Biology;Information Technology; Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Computer Engineering; andElectronic, Manufacturing, Automotive and Computer Engineering Technology. Scholars canrenew their $5000 scholarships (which provides almost full tuition assistance) for up to a total ofthree
Gardner’s formulation of thattheory)1 and a Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI) 2. In the MI inventory, assummarized in Figure 2 below, we found that our Audio Engineering Technologystudents were strongest in musical intelligence, our Architectural EngineeringTechnology students were strongest in visual-spatial and bodily-kinesthetic intelligenceas well as musical, and our Mechanical and Computer Engineering Technology studentswere strongest in bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. None was strong in linguistics, and thelogical-mathematical intelligence was stronger in the two majors strongly connected tothe arts (architecture and audio). Please note that the information presented is based on only 18 students. We’rereporting on
and Revised Courses Type Course Topic New Metrology New Applied Mechanics New Thermodynamics New Materials New Design for Producibility New Continuous Improvement New Production Planning Revised Electronics Technology Revised Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Revised Mass Production Revised Manufacturing ManagementIn addition, the Capstone design course for other programs in the department was not appropriatefor the new program so this was revised into a two-semester project, typically in collaborationwith a local manufacturing facility. Expectations for the year-long project were developed usingUbD.Measurable Student Learning Outcomes. Stage 2 of the UbD approach is to develop carefulassessment
the UbDmindset made the process much more efficient.Course Outcomes. Seven new courses and four significantly revised courses were introducedinto the new program. See Table 1. Similar to the program outcomes, the UbD approach ofidentifying the enduring understandings was used for all courses to determine student learningoutcomes.Table 1. New and Revised Courses Type Course Topic New Metrology New Applied Mechanics New Thermodynamics New Materials New Design for Producibility New Continuous Improvement New Production Planning Revised Electronics Technology Revised Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Revised Mass Production Revised Manufacturing ManagementIn addition, the Capstone design course for
conditions, is an important factor in engineeringstudent success and persistence. Undergraduates in transportation engineering face exceptionallydifficult technical courses comprising sophisticated mathematics, complex physics, and appliedcivil engineering mechanics, which can weaken confidence and self-belief. According to studies,learners who lack confidence in their skills to understand key ideas, use analytical toolseffectively, and apply information to real-world systems are more likely to struggle academicallyor drop out of programs before graduation [1]. As a result, developing instructional approachesthat promote self-efficacy is crucial for transportation engineering student retention andworkforce development.Self-efficacy has been found to
. Most of our course outcomes have not changed withchanges in technology. Many of the fundamental concepts remain the same. However, there arechanges that truly reflect fundamental changes:Outcome: Understand decoders and memory expansion techniquesChanges: We do still cover the basics of bus interfacing and memory expansion. However,because we use microcontrollers exclusively and there no longer is an accessible bus system, thisarea has been deemphasized. Approximately, 8 hours of material down to the equivalent of threehours.Outcome: Competency in assembly language programming and programming tools including aprogramming editor, assembler, and debugger.Changes: This outcome has become essential. In the distant past, it was ok to have students
, where hospitals seek purity. In addition, the fingerprint devicedoctors and nurses might not find an available computer to might miss recognize the finger if finger is injured or in anyretrieve or update data when they walk to computer station for way compromised from its original state. Third, the swipe cardany reason such as computers are occupied by other staff. is the technique used in most hospitals. Another alternative isComputer might be occupied for long time if doctors and the magnetic plastic card that can be read by a special device. Itnurses have not finished filing resources. Otherwise, they will is made of a cheap material but on the other hand, it has a highlose where they left
Example from Strength of MaterialsStudents designing a timber ‘T’ beam for a quiz question exemplified how a model and theaccompanying mathematics is, or is not, used in engineering. The beam is constructed using twoplanks by setting one on edge (the stem of the T) and nailing the other down the middle to thetop edge. The quiz question asked students to specify s, the maximum nail spacing required tosafely fasten the two planks together for the given loading. Students learn about internal forcesin statics and then shear flow and shear stress in strength of materials courses. They typicallywork several fastener spacing problems during class and in assigned homework. The quizproblem described a situation where V(x), the internal shear force in the
Engineering, with products as diverse as air bag systems for helicopters, body armor, and orthopedic implants. She received her Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1990, her Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University in 1994, and a Masters in Business Administration from Arizona State University in 2000. Page 14.335.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Collaborations with Non-Metropolitan Community Colleges Mary R. Anderson-Rowland Anita E. Grierson
success topics presented to the on-site students included time management, GPA calculation, resume building and internshipopportunities, library services, and personal learning styles [16-18].Faculty lectures delivered during the SPB covered topics on the engineering design process;engineering disciplines; importance of mathematics, chemistry and computational tools inengineering; lean manufacturing; engineering mechanics; data analysis and visualization; ethics;professional licensure; and career searches. Content varied from material that would be includedin freshmen engineering courses to introducing advanced (upper-level) engineering courses [16-18].The primary experiential learning activity incorporated into the SBP was a group
new approach to STEMinstruction that encompasses the three dimensions of disciplinary core ideas, crosscuttingconcepts, and science and engineering practices. The overarching goals of this approach are to:(1) prepare students in engineering design as a mechanism for developing technological solutionsto everyday problems, and (2) strengthen students’ knowledge of science by their applyingdisciplinary concepts to design solutions [1,2]. The success of these reforms is dependent upondevising ways for teachers to implement the standards with fidelity to strengthen scienceknowledge through authentic engineering tasks [3]. This often requires support, educationalpartnerships, and instructional models to inform pedagogical strategies [4]. The
classrooms throughout the Boise area and serving as a career mentor to high school students interested in pursuing engineering as a career. Taylor’s role at CSATS focused on interfacing with science and engineering research faculty to develop and implement K-12 teacher professional development. Currently, Taylor is pursuing a doctorate degree in Materials Science and Engineering and Penn State University.Dr. Matthew Johnson, Matt is an Assistant Professor with the Center for Science and the Schools in the College of Education at Penn State University. His research interests focus on how teachers learn about epistemic practices of en- gineers through in-service teacher professional development programs and how they provide
] There exists no general agreement on the content nor structure for a second powerelectronics course, one that has the introductory power converters course as a prerequisite. Suchsecond courses are invariably graduate courses intended to prepare the student for researchappropriate for the graduate program at hand.[4,5] A typical introductory power converters course addresses the topics identified in thefollowing outline.[5] This outline is similar to one compiled by Akagi in his survey of Japaneseinstruction in power electronics.[10].I. Introduction A. Overview B. Applications of Power ElectronicsII. Review Material A. Modern Switching Semiconductor Devices B. Switching Characteristics C. The Ideal Switch
Paper ID #43711Crowdsourcing a Practical Toolkit for Embedding Ethics in the EngineeringCurriculum (Work in Progress Paper)Dr. Sarah Junaid, Aston University Sarah Junaid, PhD, (Aston University, United Kingdom) is a Senior Lecturer and Program Director of Mechanical Engineering and Design Engineering. Her pedagogical research interests are in ethics education and team working with a global perspective and has led teams on initiatives on engineering ethics across CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate global initiative) and SEFI (European Society for Engineering Education) education communities.Wendy Irene AttwellSarah Hitt
Paper ID #22905Examining the Interactions Related to Role Modeling in an Elementary Out-reach Program (Work in Progress)Ms. Karen Miel, Tufts UniversityDr. Merredith D Portsmore, Tufts University Dr. Merredith Portsmore is the Director for Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (www.ceeo.tufts.edu). Merredith received all four of her degrees from Tufts (B.A. English, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, M.A. Education, PhD in Engineering Education). Her research interests focus on how children engage in de- signing and constructing solutions to engineering design problems and evaluating students’ design arti- facts. Her
,professional skills such as leadership and inclusion while contextualizing course concepts andstimulating creative, socio-technical-minded development of ECE technologies for future smartsystems. This instructional model shifts the paradigm from the traditional single-instructorcourse to a multi-designer model with multiple instructors6–8. Cross-functional teamworkprovides an ideal setting because it features multiple actors with diverse expertise and roles,overarching departmental culture issues, and existing course material, which do not necessarilyfactor into the other studies.Thus, with this study we addressed the research question:What heuristics do a cross-functional, cross-disciplinary team of educators use whenredesigning a second-year
and seminar courses are indispensable tools, providing novelcontent through such courses has its inherent limitations, including but are not limited to: ‚ very few (typically one) electives / seminar courses are offered in any given area; ‚ since only limited amount of material can be covered in a single course, either depth or breath (or both) must be sacrificed; ‚ students who have not been exposed to the topical area previously may feel hesitant in electing such a course. Furthermore, given the current economic and political realities, restricting the number ofcredits that can be required to earn an engineering degree, there is often little room in thecurriculum for electives, further restricting the
Physics; Industrial Design; Forest Biomaterials; Food, Bioprocessing, andresearch proposals in response, and the company reviews Nutrition Science; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Material Sciencethe proposals for ideas worthy of funding. Compared to and Engineering; Textile Engineering, Chemistry, and Science; Civil and Environmental Engineeringengaging only one department or selected faculty to write Strategic engagement outside of the master research agreement (not partproposals, this methodology produces two to five times
Paper ID #39854A Project-Based Approach to Integrated Business and EngineeringCurriculumProf. Alina Alexeenko, Campbell UniversityDr. William ”Bill” C. Oakes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) William (Bill) Oakes is a 150th Anniversary Professor, the Director of the EPICS Program and one of the founding faculty members of the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He has held courtesy appointments in Mechanical, Environmental aDr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Carla B. Zoltowski is an assistant professor of engineering practice in the Elmore Family School of Elec
andresources by the instructor, and difficulty adapting activities from others due to contextual andinstitutional differences are impediments to adopting small-group active learning pedagogies inthe STEM classroom. Yet the students in the STEM classroom remain hungry for hands-onlearning opportunities. It is also worth noting that the authors have informally observed thatcomputer simulation-based exercises are oftentimes not considered “hands-on” by many oftoday’s undergraduate students.This program addresses the aforementioned impediments and student attitudes by assembling adiverse pool of faculty members from a variety of backgrounds (mechanical engineering,electrical engineering, instructional specialists) from universities of every Carnegie
transfer, and validate your model. Thehollow-fiber membrane unit is similar to a shell-and-tube heat exchanger. Basically, blood flowsthrough the inside of the hollow fibers (tubes), and dialysate (clean water) flows through theshell side. Unwanted proteins then diffuse through the fiber walls from the concentrated tubefluid to the dilute shell fluid. It appears that the separation mechanism is analogous to heattransfer in a fluid-fluid shell-and-tube exchanger, but with mass transferring through the wallinstead of heat. However, there is a complication. Since kidneys also remove water from theblood, and since dysfunctional kidneys do not; in the hospital, pressure differences on the tubeand shell sides, enhanced by osmotic pressure differences
accredited engineering technology program. She holds an FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Student Led Paper Student Perspectives on Using Hands-on Discovery Activities in a Critical Systems Thinking CourseIntroductionAt a large midwestern university, students in an aviation and aerospace engineering technologyprogram may choose to take a graduate course on Critical Systems Thinking (CST). This courseexplores the application of critical systems thinking to complex problems in aviation andaerospace industries. The course materials use systems theory textbooks and case studies thatexplore the practical applications of critical
policyreturned to using traditional lecture. These findings give more support to the positive influenceof SCALE-UP on reducing DFW proportions.The prior study did not separate DFW trends by demographic subsets of students. This paper willexpand on prior work by examining the impact of Calculus I policy changes on the total DFWproportion as well as individual D, F, and W proportions, separated by student demographicgroups. Gender, ethnicity, and major combinations will define these groups.Summary of ChangesMajor changes in the departmental policy took place twice during the span of the study. Thesechanges included instructional method, textbook and online homework software, testing format,addition of new material, placement policies, and passing
in sustainable construction,weatherization, manufacturing, building design and renewable energy industries. The GreenTechfacturing day camp was focused on using technology and engineering to increase efficiencyand sustainability.The camp was designed for participants to explore four specific areas of STEM: engineering and Page 24.562.2technology tools (such as Computer Aided Drawing and 3-D modeling), energy resources,environmental science, and mechanical wind energy. There was an average of 98 studentsenrolled in the camp each year. Over the four-year period more than 50% of the participantsreturned for a second year of the camp, since the
Paper ID #18557Entrepreneurial Motivations for High-Interest StudentsMr. Benjamin James Call, Utah State University - Engineering Education Benjamin Call graduated with his Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2006 from Utah State University. After eight years with NAVAIR, he has returned to pursue a PhD in Engineering Education. He is funded by the Presidential Doctoral Research Fellowship. His research interests range from spatial ability to sophomore-level engineering curricula and from engineering internships to student entrepreneurship.Dr. Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University Wade Goodridge
Mechanical Engineering at Howard University) Student accepted into the honors program has continued to maintain honors status at the end of the first year 2003 Summer Bridge highlights 14 self-selected students participated 2 - Dean’s Scholars 3 - Excellence Scholars Page 14.1095.8 2 - Achievement Scholars 3- Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (SREU) Added Corporate site visit to Co-op Partnership Teradyne Company provided presentation & tour Added new academic preview module
thesurvey and we will have a better chance to examine the relations between engineers and students.AcknowledgementThis material is supported by the National Science Foundation under EEC Grant Numbers 1129403and 1129411. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations presented are those of theauthors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References[1] Field, D.A., (2004). Education and training for cad in the auto industry. Computer-Aided Design, 36 (14), 1431-1437.[2] Hamade, R.F., Artail, H.A. & Jaber, M.Y., (2007). Evaluating the learning process of mechanical cad students. Computers & Education, 49 (3), 640-661.[3] Ye, Z., Peng, W., Chen, Z. & Cai, Y.-Y., (2004
into the IndianaUniversity – South Bend campus, which itself is a satellite of the main IU campus in Page 25.1080.2Bloomington, Indiana.Conference OverviewPurdue’s South Bend location hosted its 3rd annual Project Lead the Way Conference forapproximately 100 high school students in the South Bend metropolitan area. A conferencetheme is chosen each year that will engage students in a hands-on activity to explore theelectrical/electronic, mechanical, and manufacturing aspects of the conference theme. The themefor this conference was to explore a solar energy system to provide electrical power to an Indianaresidence. Ancillary to the theme was