offer online courses. One of centraladministration’s hottest new strategic initiatives is to deliver courses over the Internet. Page 9.822.1Hadn’t he picked up on how much IUPUI desired to get into distance education? To 1further punctuate this point, Lunts reached for a memo from a pile of papers on hiscluttered desk, handed it to Twigg and said,"Check this out. The University is offering substantial financial resources to enticefaculty to go online. It has made available a number of development grants for each unitto award to interested faculty. The grant
this project-centered approach, the Engineering Graphics curriculum has beenorganized into a set of learning modules with specific educational outcomes. Table 1 lists thecurrent modularization scheme and learning outcomes. It consists of ten units that serve asindividual student projects, plus an integrated PROCEED project that is conducted at theconclusion of the course. With this modularization scheme, the ten individual units trainstudents to develop computer skills and abilities that can be later used in the larger team project.These modern course outcomes, as outlined in Table 1, were fully implemented in the Fall 2002semester using some preliminary computer graphics laboratory notes written by our group10.The initial modules stress
to convey a specific fluid; sizing and selecting a pump; selecting a heat exchanger; predictingsystem performance; and writing a report about the design of the system.When the tasks are identified, a completion date is selected for each one. By the end of the fifthweek of the semester, for instance, a pipe material and size will be selected. The tasks and targetcompletion dates are summarized in the form of a task planning sheet, an example of which is inTable 2. Also included on the task planner is the name/initials of the individual responsible forcompleting the task.Each group member keeps and maintains a notebook or diary of all tasks completed for the project.The diary contains any and all details of the work done by that particular
to convey a specific fluid; sizing and selecting a pump; selecting a heat exchanger; predictingsystem performance; and writing a report about the design of the system.When the tasks are identified, a completion date is selected for each one. By the end of the fifthweek of the semester, for instance, a pipe material and size will be selected. The tasks and targetcompletion dates are summarized in the form of a task planning sheet, an example of which is inTable 2. Also included on the task planner is the name/initials of the individual responsible forcompleting the task.Each group member keeps and maintains a notebook or diary of all tasks completed for the project.The diary contains any and all details of the work done by that particular
and individual verification of the receipt and grades recorded for assignments and for class wide updates/messages (1999, 2000), • e-mail for submission and return of graded homework ( (1999, 2000), • facsimile transmissions (fax) – used for distribution and return of examinations to/from distance students, students set up a time for the exam with a staff member and at the start of the exam the staff member faxed out the exam which had to be faxed back with the time limit for the exam (1999, 2000), • telephonic conversations - conventional phone (1999), conventional and computer based/initiated (2000), • instant messaging over internet using Instant Messenger (2000), • website facilitating
Phases of EPICS ProjectsEach EPICS project involves a team of eight to fifteen undergraduates, one or more communityservice agencies, and a faculty or industry advisor. Each team is vertically-integrated, consistingof a mix of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Each team is constituted for several years-- from initial project definition through final deployment -- with students participating forseveral semesters.Students register for the course for either 1 or 2 credits depending on their load in their othercourses. In the freshman and sophomore years, students are limited to 1 credit per semesterwhile juniors and seniors may register for either 1 or 2 credits per semester. The upper divisionstudents are encouraged to register for 2
curriculum areas (such as the Mechanics& Materials Team) or research centers (such as the Institute for Micromanufacturing). Each facultymember is aligned with at least one of these areas. The curricular areas referred to here include thosewhich bridge several disciplines, such as the freshman experience, integration of senior designexperiences, development of mechanics courses, etc. Some of these teams continue for more than oneyear, while others disband when a particular solution is developed and implemented. Some teams areself-forming clusters of faculty who chose to work together on new initiatives or pursue opportunities.One of the objectives of the restructuring was to promote faculty and staff participation in importantdecision-making
. it was decided to develop the IMT in a programming environment from Appleknown as SK8 (pronounced ‘skate’). SK8 is an object-oriented, graphical, programmingenvironment for the quick development and rapid prototyping of multimedia softwareapplications. It was agreed that in exchange for the tutor team using, evaluating, and providingfeedback on SK8, Apple would provide technical support in terms of hardware, programmingclasses, and programming support.With the engineering domain and the programming environment selected, the initialprogramming started on what is now known as the Injection Molding Experiential Module(IMEM). Initially the programming talent of the tutor team was composed of two students fromthe Computer Science Department. With
Said Bazzi, Texas A&M University at Qatar Dr. Hassan S. Bazzi is the senior associate dean for research and advancement and professor of chemistry at Texas A&M University at Qatar, a branch campus of Texas A&M University. Dr. Bazzi is also professor of materials science & engineering at Texas A&M University. Dr. Bazzi received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry and organic chemistry, respectively, from the American University of Beirut (1996 and 1998), and his Ph.D. in polymer chemistry with Dean’s Honor List from McGill University (2003). He worked briefly with the United Nations as a chemical weapons inspector in Iraq before doing a postdoctoral research fellowship at Universit´e
Paper ID #44085A Modular Water Bench and Fountain Design Project for an UndergraduateFluid Dynamics LaboratoryDr. Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Blake Everett Johnson is a Teaching Assistant Professor and instructional laboratory manager in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research interests include experimental fluid mechanics, measurement science, engineering education, engineering leadership, and professional identity development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A
Paper ID #43840Entrepreneurial-minded learning modules reveal differential learning characteristicsin historically marginalized groupsMary S Jia, Duke University B.S. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of ArkansasDr. Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas Dr. Mostafa Elsaadany is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Elsaadany teaches Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering, Senior Design, and Entrepreneurial Bioengineering. He is active in Engineering Education Research, where he studies
Paper ID #41513Impacts of Social and Equity-Centered Instruction on Students’ Ability toNavigate Related Tradeoffs in Systems-Level DesignDr. Brenda Read-Daily, Elizabethtown College Dr. Brenda Read-Daily is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania. She holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Bradley University, and a MS and PhD in Environmental Engineering from the University of Notre Dame.Dr. Kurt M. Degoede, Elizabethtown College Professor of Engineering and Physics, Elizabethtown College. His research interests in biomechanics include developing clinical instruments for rehabilitation
Paper ID #42918Longitudinal Assessment of the Achievement of the Desired Goals and Characteristicsof a First-Year Engineering Course RedesignDr. Kelly Salyards, Bucknell University Dr. Salyards is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Bucknell University. She has BAE, MAE, and PhD degrees in Architectural Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. Her research areas include vibration serviceability, origami-inspired structures, and engineering education. She is actively involved with ASCE’s Excellence in Civil Engineering Education (ExCEEd) Workshop.Prof. Katsuyuki
sanitation.Content was integrated into the course using a case-study approach. Between weeks three andseven of a 15-week semester, students investigated and contrasted common sanitation practicesin the U.S. and developing nations and then began work on mini-case studies focused on specificcommunities in developing countries. Guest speakers supplemented instruction by sharingexperiences from living and working in such communities and overseeing sanitation-engineeringprojects. In week nine, student teams described their chosen community, its relevantdemographics, current sanitation practices, and the team’s initial sanitation options. In week 12,student teams identified key community stakeholders, conducted a sanitation options assessment,and assembled
COEThe Mission of the College of Engineering at NC State is to: … provide students with a sound engineering education, advance the understanding and application of scientific principles, enhance economic development, and improve the quality of life of our citizens through teaching, research, and outreach programs. In addition to ensuring that our students are exposed to modern engineering principles and have access to modern equipment and technology to support their educational experience, the College seeks to create a team-oriented environment throughout our academic enterprise. Our goal is to produce well-rounded engineers who can function effectively in the technical arena as well as
field, from basic research, to appliedresearch and product design and development. From the first implementation of electroniccalculating machines, the engineering discipline has been one of the most heavy users anddevelopers of computing technology. The ability to use this technology will determine theeffectiveness of the engineering student as they go to industry, perhaps only second inimportance to understanding the basic fundamentals of the chosen field of study. Thus, one ofthe goals of any successful curriculum will be to include training and experience in the use ofcomputing hardware and software. The engineering laboratory is an excellent opportunit y forthis purpose. One of the important aspects of using laboratory experiments
AC 2011-1272: RECRUITING AND RETENTION OF ENGINEERING STU-DENTS: USING A ONE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP AT TWO-YEAR PART-NER SCHOOLSC.J. Egelhoff, U.S. Coast Guard Academy C.J. Egelhoff is currently Professor of Mechanical Engineering the United States Coast Guard Academy, where she has taught since 1997. She is a former practicing engineer in industry and a former Public School Educator. Her research focuses on: modeling blood flow in humans, developing computing tools for the design/manufacturing of semi-trailer frame rails, kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms and machines, learning from engineering disasters, and recruiting/retention of women and minorities into en- gineering. She earned a B.A. in Education from the
AC 2011-1118: ASSESSING FIRST-YEAR CALCULUS KNOWLEDGE ANDSKILLS NEEDED FOR A SOPHOMORE STATICS AND DYNAMICS COURSEKristi J Shryock, Texas A&M University Kristi J. Shryock is a Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University. She received both a B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M and received her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M in May 2011. Her research work focuses on engineering education.Prof. arun r srinivasa, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University Prof Srinivasa obtained his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Madras in 1986. He subsequently
Paper ID #10123Student Learning and Use of Tools in an Undergraduate Software TestingClassDr. Peter J Clarke, Florida International Univeristy Peter J. Clarke received his BSc. degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill) in 1987, MS degree from SUNY Binghamton University in 1996 and PhD in Computer Science from Clemson University in 2003. His research interests are in the areas of software testing, software metrics, model-driven software development, domain-specific modeling languages, and computer science education. He is currently an associate professor in the School
share with potentialemployers as they initiate their career.2 Reflective self-evaluation of requiredcommentary in the portfolio broadens students’ educational perspective on their work,especially when addressing the softer or professional skills,6 and any aspect that includeshumanitarian considerations and personal growth, not often directly addressed intraditional engineering courses. The categories of our portfolio, as discussed below,where the professional skills come into play most significantly include Communication,Research (including contemporary issues), Dissemination (oral & written communicationskills), Stakeholder Interaction, Problem Definition and Leadership & Management.Thus, the wealth of a liberal arts education becomes
ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Neural Network Based Obstacle Avoidance Using Simulated Sensor Data Timothy A. Zimmerman Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut timothy.a.zimmerman@gmail.com Abstract—This study characterized the design and The effectiveness of the NN has allowed much research toimplementation of a low-cost autonomous
inintegrating career planning into their curriculum.IntroductionThis full paper explores how electrical and computer engineering (ECE) master’s studentsresponded to a professional development module embedded within a high-enrollment ECEcourse at a large, public, research-intensive institution in the Southeastern United States. Thefield of ECE is broad, offering diverse career opportunities to students [1]. Supporting studentsin navigating these career opportunities requires addressing two key areas. First, students mustdevelop an understanding of their discipline, including the nature of work associated withvarious roles. This knowledge is typically conveyed through technical coursework and internshipexperiences, although opportunities remain to
project checkpoints andcourse assessments among others. The surges were not as dramatic as the ones observed forproject deadlines, and for this semester it was decided that the focus would be projects as thoseare the most important assignments in our course as well as the best metric we have of studentunderstanding of and ability to effectively use class material. Extending the adjustment of officehours to accommodate different deadlines would be insightful into the impact of instructorinteraction on course performance and other assignment types.AcknowledgementThis research was supported by the Foundational Course Initiative at the University of Michigan –Ann Arbor under IRB HUM00150716.References[1] N. Ozymko, M. McCarthy, W. Fagen-Ulmschneider
Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) award for her NSF CAREER project on hidden curriculum in engineering. Dr. Idalis Villanueva has a B.S. degree is in Chemical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez and a M.S. and Ph.D. degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering from the University of Colorado-Boulder. Soon after, she completed her postdoctoral fellowship from the National Institutes of Health in Analytical Cell Biology in Bethesda, Maryland and worked as a lecturer for 2 years before transitioning to a tenure-track in engineering education. Her experiences as a first-generation engineer, Latinx, woman of color, introvert, and mother has shaped the lens and research
Paper ID #38130Project-Based Learning for Robot Control Theory: A Robot OperatingSystem (ROS)-Based ApproachDr. Siavash Farzan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Siavash Farzan is an Assistant Teaching Professor with the Robotics Engineering Department, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Worcester, MA. He received the Ph.D. degree in Robotics from the Geor- gia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, in 2021. His research interests span the areas of robotics, manipulation, and nonlinear control, with a special focus on safety-critical control of cyber-physical sys- tems operating in unstructured and dynamic real-world
- ing System Directorate at Los Angeles Air Force Base, contributing to the acquisition of next generation advanced satellites.Dr. Michael Anderson, U.S. Air Force Academy Lt Col Mike Anderson is Associate Professor and Deputy Department Head of Engineering Mechanics, US Air Force Academy. He has been researching autonomous systems for fourteen years, authoring several papers relevant to the field including design of terresDr. Phillip Cornwell, U.S. Airforce Academy Phillip Cornwell is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy and is an Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1989 and his
Global Leadership and Associate Teaching Professor of Engineering Leadership within the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering at Brigham Young University (BYU). His research and teaching interests include leadership, global agility, globalization, project management, ethics, and manufacturing processes. Gregg has lived in numerous locations within the USA and Europe and has worked in many places including North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Gregg previously worked for Becton Dickinson, a Global Medical Technology fortune 500 Company in various engineering and leadership positions. Gregg is currently the Past Division Chair within the Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) within the
Curriculum at Lawrence Technological University and is an instructor in the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Communications. She has ten years of experience working with student organizations and teaching undergraduates, including identifying needs and developing new initiatives and curricular and co-curricular programs. Her research interests include activist pedagogies and empowering students through creative teaching methods. Page 14.836.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Leadership Models and Practices Course – Student Perceptions and Development of
to empower the students and to provide skills to navigate theirexperiences in an engineering workforce. Peer coaching is introduced and implemented throughexamples, training on key coaching skills, and five opportunities for the students to practice theseskills with one another.Mixed methods design is employed to identify emerging themes which can form the basis offuture theories and research as well as to assess the effectiveness of integrating peer coachinginto the classroom. Data analysis includes reflective journals from the perspective of servingboth as the coach and coachee, pre- and post-course surveys, as well as weekly post-classsurveys. While qualitative analysis aids in identifying theoretical frameworks for future studies,results
AC 2007-892: EXPERIENCES OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AMONG PRACTICINGENGINEERS ? IMPLICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATIONLlewellyn Mann, University of Queensland LLEWELLYN MANN is a PhD student in the School of Engineering at the University of Queensland and a member of the Catalyst Research Centre for Society and Technology. He has a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical & Space) and a Bachelor of Science (Physics) from UQ, as well as a Graduate Certificate of Education (Higher Education). Major research interests include; Engineering Education, Sustainability, Teaching and Learning, Engineering Design, Technology and Society.David Radcliffe, University of Queensland DAVID RADCLIFFE is the