. Page 25.97.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A Quarter-Century of Teaching Spacecraft-Mission DesignAfter more than twenty five years of teaching a capstone spacecraft-mission design course in anaerospace engineering curriculum, the instructor looks back on the evolution of the course andchanges in student capabilities. The evolution in course structure, types of projects, projectdepth, and instructor understanding of the design process are discussed. The effect of thetremendous increase in information available to students through the Internet is discussed.Instructor BackgroundThe author became a member of the faculty at The University of Texas at Austin in September1965. From 1965
Continuous Improvement, bringing the total criteria to nine.Several of the criteria explicitly address the kinds of skills that are satisfied byinterdisciplinary, team-based courses5. As mentioned previously, engineering studentstake the ILE course as an elective, which complements the required capstone designcourse for civil engineering students (CEE 290). Taking both design classes help civilengineering students exceed the minimum ABET criteria, contributing to the satisfactionof all parts of Criterion 3, a through k, except for parts b and i; specifically:Engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain the following outcomes: a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering c. an ability to design a
Problem-Based Learning: A Tale of Three Courses 1 Problem-Based Learning: A Tale of Three Courses Lisa Greenwood, Mark Indelicato, Miguel Bazdresch, and Mike EastmanAbstractCourses in engineering and science are typically taught deductively, through transmission ofinformation from instructor to student, followed by practice problems to reinforce what wascovered in readings and lectures. Yet in our personal and professional lives, we learnexperientially – by facing a real situation and attempting to address it, and from our relatedsuccesses and failures.Experiential education emphasizes a mixture of content and experiences, connection oflearning to meaning and to
college science courses and has argued that typicalclassrooms are "…competitive, selective, intimidating, and designed to winnow out all but the'top tier' … there is little attempt to create a sense of 'community' among average students ofscience" (p. 9). Hence, a traditional science classroom may present potential barriers that couldinhibit learning for some students. The active process of writing may provide one non-threatening mechanism through which students could reduce or even remove these barriers tolearning. Tobias 17 also indicates that writing can serve as a means to help students relieve theiranxiety and help them unlearn models and techniques that have proven scientifically unsound.This paper describes a novel technique for infusing
exercises in the local community. However, due to theCOVID-19 pandemic, the course transitioned to an online model mid-way through. Because ofthis, the paper includes a discussion of the differences between the planned implementation andthe actual implementation. The challenges of the transition and rapidly converting to onlinedelivery are discussed. Further, the paper discusses how a software entrepreneurship couldoperate under either the online or in-person model, based on this experience.The outcomes of the course are discussed. Possible future enhancements are considered.2. BackgroundBechard and Gregoire [1] trace entrepreneurship education back to at least 1984, thoughelements of entrepreneurship undoubtedly were taught prior to this. In fact
Mosul Dam A Study in Complex Engineering ProblemsThe United States Military Academy (USMA), at West Point, NY, seeks to educate and inspiretheir civil engineering students through a rigorous and realistic academic program. Recognizingthat civil engineers often face complex problems that encompass technical engineering andsocietal, political, and economic challenges, USMA has established an InfrastructureEngineering course to prepare their students for these problems. A key element is an establishedmodel of infrastructure analysis, which is introduced in the course and applied in follow-onexperiences in the program. Faculty members draw upon their engineering experiences toprovide relevant challenges for the students to
Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceThe model developed is based on the heat equation for a cylindrical geometry, which is coveredin the earlier stages of the heat transfer course (ME 3525 at Missouri S & T). The general heatequation for a constant property fluid undergoing laminar flow is given by: 𝜕𝑇 𝜌𝐶 𝑃 + 𝜌𝐶 𝑃 𝑢 ∙ ∇𝑇 = 𝑘∇2 𝑇 + 𝑞 ′′′ + 𝜇𝛷 𝑔𝑒𝑛 (1) 𝜕𝑡where ρ is the density, cp is the specific heat capacity, u is the velocity vector, k is the thermalconductivity µ is the viscosity, qgen’’’ represents any internal heat
11.366.2IntroductionOne overarching reality demonstrated beyond reasonable doubt in the initial decade of the 21stcentury is that globalization is not “coming,” it is already here.3 The discussions and debatesregarding the probabilities and vicissitudes of globalization that dominated engineeringpedagogy in the 1990’s are moot. From Inner Mongolia to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, globalizationis an established fact of life. The critical realities of globalization and the unique pressuresimposed on the nation’s present and future security, economy, and stability create an educationalimperative for engineering educators – the paradigm for preparing engineering students mustexpand to include essential survival skills for a rapidly changing, increasingly globalized
structure to guide them through the process. The topics that werecovered included:• Overview of the design process• Development of design specifications• Generating solutions• Intellectual property• Project planning and scheduling techniques• Giving a presentation• Types of drawings and their usesThese topics were selected for presentation to the entire class because they were considered to beof importance to all the groups, and this provided a more efficient use of time. The material wasintroduced in a timely fashion, that is, just as the students were dealing with the issues covered.For background reading on some of these topics, the students were referred to a textbook beingdeveloped by one of the instructors and made available to the students
the time that she grew up in and stuff,... makes you feel like, ‘Okay, I can do this. These struggles aren't things that I have to go through alone, or things that I can't get through.’ And having her as a role model was also a really nice thing beyond [her] being [just] a teacher.”-AndyDiscussionOn the surface, the classroom intervention described in this manuscript appeared to be thelaboratory instructions. The explicit learning goals and requirements of the originally-authoredlabs by Storey and Minch were retained in the alternative materials. Certainly, the alternativeswere intended to directly support self-directed learning, a purpose that the originals were notdesigned for. While the form that Vanasupa’s care took was the
performance characteristics.This paper focuses on the DBT process of the test bed and the development of the experiment.Moreover, an assessment of the project is provided through an analysis of the following projectoutcomes: 1) The student worker’s learning experiences during the execution of thisextracurricular project inclusive of both technical and project management aspects and 2) Theimpact of the implementation of this extracurricular project as a course experiment in theExperimentation and Instrumentation course as part of the ME Program’s curriculum sequence.IntroductionThe Mechanical Engineering (ME) Program at Western Kentucky University focuses on creatingprofessional learning experiences in order to “provide students with the opportunity
collaborative skills in obtaining andretaining employment (Kirsch et al, 2007). More and more programs have required studentsto participate in teamwork assignment and presentations and to “solve business problemsexperientially through a cross-functional approach” (Slater et al., 1995). Some educationalinstitutions have incorporated information technologies including online discussions and fieldexperiences into their teaching methods (Leidner & Jarvenpaa, 1995; Moffett, 2001; Sudzina& Sudzina, 2003; Santhanam et al, 2008). Case studies have greatly succeeded in improving the learning experiences of Page 22.833.4undergraduates because they help
University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY, USA. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Central Florida, Masters and PhD degrees in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and spent two years at the University of Pennsylvania as a Postdoctoral Fellow before beginning her faculty appointment. Beyond Dr. Grady’s primary research in experimental mechanics, she enjoys developing hands-on activities for courses early in the engineering curriculum. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Six Statics Activities in a Shoebox KitAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to widely disseminate the
resources, residential demand response, building energy systems, engineering education, and first-year engineering experiences. Some of Dr. Bandyopadhyay’s current projects at TAMU include forecasting of residential electricity demand and implementation of Bloom’s taxonomy-based assessments in undergraduate mechanical engineering courses. In addition to academic research and teaching, she is heavily involved in mentoring graduate students and first-generation undergraduate students in engineering disciplines within and beyond TAMU.Dr. Phapanin Charoenphol, Texas A&M University Phapanin Charoenphol is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M
founding faculty member of the James Madison Uni- versity Department of Engineering. At JMU, Dr. Pierrakos is the Director of the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education (CIEE) and Director of the Advanced Thermal Fluids Laboratory. Her interests in engineering education research center around recruitment and retention, engineer identity, engineering design instruction and methodology, learning through service, problem based learning methodologies, assessment of student learning, as well as complex problem solving. Her other research interests lie in cardiovascular fluid mechanics, sustainability, and K-12 engineering outreach. Dr. Pierrakos is a 2009 NSF CAREER Awardee. Dr. Pierrakos holds a B.S. in Engineering
followed thepattern of the capstone course. A mandatory pre and post course survey for student self-assessment related to the graduate attribute outcomes was also instituted. Coursesimprovements were identified and implemented after each subsequent iteration of the course.Team development and conflict management learning activities and learning modules wereintroduced in 2017 and integrated with the capstone course (Jamieson, 2018). Program based continual improvement processes are intended to support studentachievement of graduate outcome performance as they progress through their programs,graduate, and develop life long learning skills that facilitate ongoing development andcompetence maintenance during their careers. The accreditation board
enjoyed theMEA in some way. While most group projects are beneficial for the students they are almostnever very popular. To have some consistent feedback that says that students enjoy learning in thisway, even in a small majority, is a successful result.AcknowledgmentsFinancial support was provided by 1) National Science Foundation via Course, Curriculum, andLaboratory Improvement 071759: Collaborative Research: Improving Engineering Students’Learning Strategies Through Models and Modeling and 2) The Donald E. Bently Center forEngineering Innovation at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.References1 Bowman, K. J., Diefes-Dux H. A., & Zawojewski, J. S. (2008). Models and Modeling in Engineering Education:Designing
Review of Measures of InnovativenessAbstractUnderstanding, evaluating, and promoting individual innovativeness is a critical step incultivating engineering leaders for the future. As a means of evaluating the gaps in currentresearch related to innovativeness assessment, this paper analyzes ten measures and models ofinnovativeness through two lenses: (1) their internal vs. external point of reference (i.e., attributevs. action); and (2) their relationship to key elements of cognitive function (i.e., cognitive level,style, and affect). From this review, it is clear that a comprehensive, rigorously validatedpsychometric instrument does not yet exist to assess the aptitudes, skills, knowledge, personaltraits, and behaviors that are indicative of an
limitations and assumptions, do they make sense, do they understand the limitations. • Examine programming constructs utilized and complexity of the code; compare with student in question. If student is a C student struggling to get through course and never programmed before, expecting them to use arrays of structures and pointers might not be realistic; though the use of loops, files, and functions would be expected; along with a well documented, complete project. • If the student did what was required, the project is neatly put together, and the project make sense it is likely they will get a B. Above and beyond an A, lower then expected level for student in question a C. Most students receive an A
Page 14.1365.5indicated hikers and campers had common issues like tent stability, aerodynamics, andinconvenient external parts to the tent/shelter system.Based on the feedback through this process, we revisited the brief with a greater sense ofunderstanding to the problems POE had identified. It was clear there were opportunities toextend the tent and shelter systems beyond the current offerings on the market. We felt thebiggest potential direction was to steer away from the utilitarian shapes and aim for a more fluid,innovative, user friendly, and stable tent system.TranslateThe “Translate” stage in the design spiral is all about making the connection between the designproblem and the natural world. A design problem is very specific and the
Center of Excellence for Advanced Technological Education in Florida, FLATE. FLATE, now in its 10 year of op- eration, addresses curriculum, professional development, and outreach issues to support the creation of Florida’s technical workforce. Richard has over 30 years of experience working with the K-14 education community. Other funded efforts include projects for the NIH and the US Department of Education. The latter was for the development of an engineering curriculum for elementary school applications. The for- mer is for development of electric field mediated drug and gene applicators and protocols. This effort has generated over 20 patents and protocols currently in Phase II trials.Dr. Marie A. Boyette, FLATE
requires that the device correctly identify four of five balls gatheredunder its own power. Because the bulk of the work is performed in four-student groups, individual masteryof the content is measured through a series of “individual lab practicum”. These are single-periodlaboratory projects students must complete without assistance from group members. This paper willdescribe the results of the Fall 2010 class and discuss the effectiveness of the individual lab practicum, theuse of milestones and considerations for selecting milestones. The presentation will include video of thestudent devices performing the task and highlight the variety of electromechanical components utilized.IntroductionMechatronics is a portmanteau of mechanics and
of satisfaction andgained confidence in the ability to investigate problems of their own choosing. Approximately82% of students completed the course objectives through the open-ended place-basedinvestigation of the Chesapeake Bay System.References1. Allenby, B.R. 2002. Earth systems engineering and management. IEEE Technology in Society. 19(4)10-24.2. Allenby, B. 2007. Earth Systems Engineering and Management: A Manifesto. Environmental Science and Technology. 41(23):7960-79653. Amadei, B. 2015. A systems approach to modeling community development projects. Momentum Press. New York, NY.4. Blanc, E., K. Strzpek, A. Schlosser, Jacoby, H. A. Gueneau, C. Fant, S. Rausch, and J. Reilly. 2013. Analysis of US water resources
culture that evolves tosupport communication amongst people in a group.12 As design is at the core of manyfields of professional practice, understanding the ways designers have experienced thiscore activity may help to build a common ground for groups that must design in projectsthat cross multiple fields and disciplines. The establishment of common ground canfoster increased interactions and better communication in interdisciplinary teams,especially in fields that historically believe they are quite different.Design education may also be enhanced with the recognition that design is a sharedexperience beyond a single discipline. Educational systems are at the core of impactingother factors that segregate domains of knowledge and practice, and
THE GRADUATE COURSE IN ELECTROMAGNETICS: INTEGRATING THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE D. A. ROGERS AND B. D. BRAATEN Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering North Dakota State University Fargo, NDAbstractIn electrical engineering graduate programs, the first course in electromagnetic theory andapplications has been a staple for over 40 years. It has passed through the hands of multipleprofessors at many different institutions while using only a few standard textbooks in variouseditions. While a compelling goal has been to introduce students to the main areas ofelectromagnetic theory in common
minimum, the decision on how to rank Cadets ultimately rests in the Professor of Military Science (PMS) and the MSIII (Military Science III) instructor at the host campus. The PMS is the highest- ranking military person on university staff and the MSIII instructor is the teacher and coach[2]Johnny K. Davis, MG, personal communication, March 10, 2022. for all junior Cadets. For both on-campus evaluations and CST ranking, Cadets are ranked on a five-tier scale as described below: “O” (Outstanding) – Top 15% of cohort “E” (Excellent) – 15%-50% of cohort “P” (Proficient) – 50%-85% of cohort “C” (Capable) – 85%-100% of cohort “U” (Unsatisfactory) – Cadet did not meet the requirements 2.3
concepts and developindependent student thinking by gradually incorporating design into laboratory activities; byexposing students to systems and applications before developing all of the relevant theoreticalconcepts; and by motivating students to appreciate the importance and relevance of the theory bydirectly applying it in projects.This curriculum incorporates three principal educational strategies. First, our laboratory classesprovide a steady progression of skills and independence, from freshman through junior year.Second, many concepts are taught in a top-down framework, which exposes students to relevantphysical systems and practical applications before they have been taught the specific theoreticalconcepts. Third, lecture material is
Intelligent Robotics and Computer Vision Conference, Nov. 8-9, 2000, Boston, MA. 5. Kelkar, N. and E.L. Hall, "Fuzzy Logic Control of an AGV," Proc. of Intelligent Robots and Computer Vision XVI, Oct. 15-17, 1997, Pittsburgh, PA. 6. Tedder, M., M. Cao, B. Grote, and E.L. Hall, “Global-Local Navigation using a GPS,” in Intelligent Engineering Systems Through Artificial Neural Networks, Vol. 12, ASME Press (2002), pp. 989-994. 7. Alhaj Ali, S.M. and E.L. Hall, "Technologies for Autonomous Operation in Unstructured Outdoor Environments," in Intelligent Engineering Systems Through Artificial Neural Networks, Vol. 12, ASME Press, New York (2002), pp. 57-62. 8. Liao, X. and E.L. Hall, Beyond Adaptive Critic
course went beyond the theory-focused and lecture-basedaspects of typical courses and gave students an opportunity to actively participate in the courseand engage themselves in active learning. Through the course, students gained experience inpreparing and giving lectures, fabrication and testing microfluidics, and prepared a conferencelevel paper. By incorporating project-based, student-centered learning practices, students gainedvaluable hands-on experiences that will be helpful for their future careers. Students’ self-reflections show that they perceived that they were more engaged and learned more in this coursethan in a traditional lecture-style course.AcknowledgementsWe appreciate Daigo Natsuhara, a visiting graduate student from Toyohashi
working with student unit records. He is a co-author of the Engineering Communications Manual, Oxford Univ. Press, 2017. He currently consults as a data visualization specialist using R.Dr. Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University Marisa K. Orr is an Associate Professor in Engineering and Science Education with a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University.Mr. Russell Andrew Long, Purdue University, West Lafayette Russell Long, M.Ed. was the Director of Project Assessment at the Purdue University School of Engineer- ing Education (retired) and is Managing Director of The Multiple-Institution Database for Investigating Engineering Longitudinal Development (MIDFIELD).Dr. Catherine E