role engineers play in an interdisciplinary process ofproblem definition. This has led them to reformulate available career paths that should beaddressed in engineering education. Traditionally, engineering students choose betweendifferent, highly specialized branches such as civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical, industrial,and materials science. The engineer develops highly specialized knowledge and skill in aparticular branch or specialty. Then he or she finds a job in an organization where decision-makers have repeated uses for such technical knowledge and skill offered in an advisorycapacity. On this model, engineers have no general role in the formulation and resolution ofbroader, everyday problems; instead, they receive ready-made
lecturers prefer a classroom climate that is better than it actually is [38].Research Study Design This study investigated classroom climate dynamics across two structural courses at ThePennsylvania State University (Penn State) within the Architectural Engineering (AE) program: AE 401and AE 530. AE 401 covers basic steel design while AE 530 is graduate class on computer modeling ofbuilding structures. Results from these two classes sought to answer or at least provide insights into thefollowing research questions.• Do climate perceptions improve with more active course/material vs. a more traditional delivery? o Answer based on: Comparing Pre- and Post- within AE 401 and AE 530• Does the quantity of active learning change the
will encounter in their career, but that there exist opportunities to enhance theways students’ engage with concepts to prepare them for the complexities and nuances of real-world engineering problems. Group design projects, such as the one used in the steel designcourse provide students with the opportunity to engage with concepts in similar social-materialcontexts as practicing engineers. Homework problems and lab exercises, however, that over-simplify engineering concepts into plug-and-chug procedures can make even hand calculationsand design guides/manuals as much of a black box as software.Conclusion: The purpose of this research was to explore the social and material contexts that influenceconceptual representation and
Curriculum Evaluation and Development Associate with the division of Engineering Science. Her research interests include engineering education and engineering design theory. Page 12.1307.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007Student Curriculum Mapping: A More Authentic Way of Examining and Evaluating Curriculum? Page 12.1307.2 Student Curriculum Mapping: A More Authentic Way of Examining and Evaluating Curriculum?Curriculum mapping is a practice used in schools to encourage teacher collaboration on curriculumorganization, integration
on Engineering and Technology Education), of GCETE’2005 (Global Congress on Engineering and Technology Education), of WCCSETE’2006 (World Congress on Computer Science, Engineering and Technology Education); do GCMM’2006 (Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management); of ICECE’2007, of CBPAS’2003, CBPAS’2004 and CBPAS’2005 (Brazilian Congress of Environmental Researches and Health), EHWC’2006 (Environmental and Health World Congress), SHEWC’2007 (Safety. Health and Environmental World Congress), WCCA’2007 (World Congress on Communication and Arts) and the International Chair of FIE’2003 (Frontiers in Education Annual Conference), FIE’2004, FIE’2005, FIE’2006 and FIE’2007.Claudio Brito
Paper ID #38002Considerations for the Use of Personas and Journey Maps inEngineering Course DesignNicholas D. Fila (Research Assistant Professor)Diane T. Rover (University Professor) Diane Rover is a University Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University. She has held various faculty and administrative appointments at ISU and Michigan State University since 1991. She received the B.S. in computer science and the M.S. and Ph.D. in computer engineering. Her teaching and research have focused on engineering education, embedded computer systems, reconfigurable hardware, parallel and
. They need projects for their capstoneprojects. By taking advantage of expertise and collaborating with other departments anddisciplines, we do not need to know and do everything. Collaboration is key. She alsoemphasizes the wealth of resources available to educators. Cool stuff found in YouTube videosand more.Experiential and Interdisciplinary LearningIn its earliest incarnation, engineering education programs focused on practice. Apprenticeshipsand hands-on experience with shop work were common. The early 1900s saw a shift to moretheoretical and mathematical analysis in the curriculum. Spurred by technology needs of WWIIand early space programs, engineering then took on a science-based focus. In more recent years(1990s and beyond
exhibits might encourage respondents to engage in, or recognise that they areengaging in, some engineering practices more than others. This supports the idea that the featuresof the exhibit, such as the exhibit text or the variety and placement of materials, and the designchallenge activity itself may influence facets of visitors’ engineering awareness. In the context ofthese three exhibits, building, testing, improving, and completing a goal were associated withphysical activities and representations—which is a strength of hands-on science centers. In theseexhibits, defining a problem and making a plan were not as explicitly represented by physicalactivities. This offers insights into future exhibit designs. This finding, and
, informed by extant engineering coursedesign practices and mindsets but imbued with key aspects of design thinking, which we refer toas course design thinking. In the future, we plan to continue unpacking, understanding, andcommunicating course design thinking through research on specific aspects, research inadditional contexts, and the development of an interactive, evolving toolkit for educators andresearchers alike.AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under grantnumber EEC-1623125. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressedin this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.References 1. A
engineering students to real world design problems. The students gain first hand experi- ence communicating professionally, developing schedules, meeting deadlines and preparing professional quality reports and presentations. Prof. Brunell is the director of the Water Resouces graduate program. She also teaches Fluid Mechanics, Surveying and Water Resources. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 A Real-World Approach to Introducing Sustainability in Civil Engineering Capstone Design. Leslie Brunell, Ph.D., P.E.Stevens Institute of Technology, Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering,Castle Point on Hudson
innovative design elementsto meet the criteria for passive buildings, implementing sustainable and green materials forconstruction and improving the land surface and usage of the existing pier. The combination ofall these features is a unique engineering ecosystem that exceeded the requirements of thesponsor, client and stakeholders.The Flooding Assessment for Rockland County incorporated Goals 11 and 15. The design thisteam proposed focused on alleviating frequent flooding and making the region sustainable byimproving land surfaces with the addition of green infrastructure in an effort to decrease runoffand increase infiltration. The Breezy Point Stormwater Management Improvement Planaddressed Goal 11 by creating a more sustainable urban area
, technology-mediated problem solving, applications of dynamic modeling for learning of complex topics, and the impact of epistemic beliefs on learning with technology.Ioan Gelu Ionas, University of Missouri Columbia Dr. Ioan Gelu Ionas began teaching in a Romanian university more than 15 years ago with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. Since then he earned an M.B.A. degree from the University of Missouri - Columbia, and a Ph.D. in management from a Romanian university. While teaching in Romania he became interested in using technology in teaching and joined the doctoral program in Information Science and Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri-Columbia where he is
worldwide. In Sept. 2010, he was elected as President of the International Society of Engineering Education (IGIP). Furthermore, he is a member of the Advisory Board of the European Learning Industry Group (ELIG).Miss Diana Vasilica PopMr. Danilo Garbi Zutin P.E., Carinthia University of Applied Sciences Danilo Garbi Zutin has graduated in electrical engineering at the State University of Sao Paulo (UNESP), Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil, and obtained his master’s degree in systems design (specialization in remote systems) at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences in Villach, Austria. His research interests are in the field of remote engineering, online labs, remote control of devices, and software development for on
in the 8th semester focuses on the students’ academic writing(for example abstracts) as well as the students’ presentation techniques and language for theirfinal thesis defence, as this takes place in front of an academic senate and must be in English.Student MotivationStudents of the Vehicle Technology degree programme at the FH Joanneum University ofApplied Sciences can find themselves in an unusual position, when one compares their degreewith other engineering tertiary level study options, even within the same city. This position isthat despite the fact they have chosen to undertake an essentially technically based study path,they are still confronted with a language learning element, due to the department’s andinstitution’s belief that
professional responsibilities in engineeringsituations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineeringsolutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts [4].” Thus, it is not onlyimportant to integrate the climate crisis into our teaching from a moral perspective, butincreasingly it is becoming required by governing and accrediting organizations.Chemical engineering technologies have significantly contributed to climate change, but thediscipline is necessary for developing solutions to it [5]. A recent report from the NationalAcademies of Science Engineering and Medicine said chemical engineering would likely be the“enabling discipline” for decarbonization of energy and materials [5]. The report further
videos, example problems, quizzes, hands-on laboratories, demonstrations, and group work. Dr. Kerzmann is enthusiastic in the continued pursuit of his educational goals, research endeavors, and engagement of mechanical engineering students.Dr. David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh David Sanchez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and the Assistant Director for the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation. His research is focused on fus- ing sustainability principles and design thinking to address the Water and Energy grand challenges in the natural and built environment. Current projects include: Renewable electrode materials for Bioelectro- chemical systems
practices in engineering education. His current duties in- clude assessment, evaluation and research for the ITL Program’s and BOLD Center’s hands-on initiatives.Frances C. Ray-Earle, Colorado Center for Biorefining & Biofuels (C2B2), University of Colorado at Boulder FRANCES C. RAY-EARLE is the center coordinator for the Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels (C2B2), a collaborative research and education center of the University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado State University, Colorado School of Mines and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable En- ergy Laboratory. She holds a B.A. in Spanish and Interdisciplinary Humanities from the University of San Diego and is an MBA candidate at the University
inherent lack of interest in the field, but to a lack of exposure tothe hands-on aspects of engineering jobs. Recent research suggests that many high schoolstudents express interest in STEM disciplines but are not pursuing them due to lack ofknowledge of exactly what is involved in the day-to-day reality of the jobs(4, 5). Meanwhile,hands-on instructional techniques have been shown to be effective in increasing student interestand understanding of STEM disciplines, starting in K-12 levels (6, 7, 8, 9). In fact, an AdvisoryCommittee report, under the auspices of the Education of Human Resources (EHR) Directorateof the NSF, stated that: “Insofar as every science depends on data for both theory and application; laboratory or field data collection
pedagogical knowledge in engineering and education. Carleigh works extensively on K-12 engineering curriculum development with the TeachEngineering digital library and has led the initiative to align the collection’s 1325+ lessons and hands-on activities with the Next Generation Science Standards.Jacquelyn Sullivan PhD, TeachEngineering Project Leader, University of Colorado Boulder Sullivan is project leader for the multi-institution TeachEngineering digital library, comprised of over 1325 classroom-tested engineering lessons and hands-on activities for use in K-12 classrooms. She is also founding Co-director of the CU Teach Engineering program, a unique pathway to secondary science and math teacher licensure through a
development process, the design criteria and some methodsof quality assurance in engineering education. The cornerstones were the bachelor’sdegree qualification profile, the knowledge sustainability and the curriculum structure.Very new and important findings were the investigations results of the needs,acceptance and coherence analysis as well as the acceptance test analysis results.IntroductionTechnological progress in the automotive industry has gathered pace quickly in thelast two decades. A stress field has been created in the area of higher engineeringeducation due to engineering and material innovations and system complexity on theone hand, and the increased necessity to shorten development periods and cheapenproduction on the other hand
Industry. As she has plans to remain and be an active member in SWE as a Professional Member, upon graduation in May of 2019. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Impact of "Imagineer Day," an Outreach Program, on K-8 girls and Women in EngineeringAbstractThe Society of Women Engineers at California State University, Chico developed an educationaloutreach program to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to K-8 girlsin 2012. Since then, every year over 200 local K-8th grade students are invited to participate inmultiple hands-on labs that demonstrate basic science and Engineering concepts. The goal of theoutreach program is to get young girls interested in
and State University David B. Knight is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and Special As- sistant to the Dean for Strategic Plan Implementation at Virginia Tech. He is also Director of Research of the Academy for Global Engineering at Virginia Tech and is affiliate faculty with the Higher Education Program. His research tends to be at the macro-scale, focused on a systems-level perspective of how engineering education can become more effective, efficient, and inclusive, tends to leverage large-scale institutional, state, or national data sets, and considers the intersection between policy and organizational contexts. He has B.S., M.S., and M.U.E.P. degrees from the University of
-solving skills and statisticallysimilar performances on the common formative and summative assessments. However, studentsin the BTL section performed better on problems at higher cognitive levels. Our comparativeanalysis provides insights into how the type of group-based assignments impact overall studentlearning outcomes.IntroductionIn recent years, there has been a worldwide push to move away from a traditional lecture, withthe instructor positioned at the front of the classroom presenting material using a PowerPointpresentation or writing on the whiteboard and students passively listening, to more interactivestudent-centered learning methods like flipped classrooms, active learning, gamification orgame-based learning, in-class hands-on
- ods for integrating information literacy knowledge into the undergraduate engineering curriculum. Prof. Van Epps has a BA in engineering science from Lafayette College, her MSLS from Catholic University of America, a M.Eng. in Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and is currently working on her PhD in Engineering Education at Purdue.Mrs. Nastasha E Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 26.275.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015Badging Your Way to Information Literacy: A Comparison of Competency-based andTraditional Classroom
. Her research draws from perspectives in anthropology, cultural psychology, and the learning sciences to focus on the role of culture and ideology in science learning and educational change. Her research interests include how to: (a) disrupt problematic cultural narratives in STEM (e.g. brilliance narratives, meritocracy, and individualistic competition); (b) cultivate equity-minded approaches in ed- ucational spheres, where educators take responsibility for racialized inequities in student success; and (c) cultivate more ethical future scientists and engineers by blending social, political and technological spheres. She prioritizes working on projects that seek to share power with students and orient to stu- dents
-yearengineering students, signifying entry into the discipline. While surveying is not as integral tothe modern civil engineering curriculum as it once was, it continues to be instrumental inunderstanding the difference between training and education [1].In 2020, the COVID pandemic forced educators to pivot to an online teaching modality in themiddle of a spring semester. As the pandemic raged throughout the summer, educators werefaced with the prospect of delivering courses online for the foreseeable future. This presented avery real challenge for the venerable survey laboratory which is by nature very hands-on. Inpreparation for a summer offering of a surveying and geomatics class in the Civil Engineeringprogram at Northern Arizona University, faculty
Paper ID #36635Impact of lab experiences on student knowledge andconfidenceEileen Haase (Senior Lecturer) Eileen Haase is an Associate Teaching Professor and Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. She is also chair of the JHU Applied Biomedical Engineering Master's Program.Natsuki Furukawa I'm a PhD student at Johns Hopkins University majoring in Biomedical Engineering. I obtained my Bachelor's degree (2017) and Masters degree (2019) in pharmaceutical sciences at The University of Tokyo before coming to the US. I had the opportunity to be involved in a
academicinstitution [20]. Second, it is possible that the decreased sense of belonging for femaleundergraduate students in fall 2022 could be due to the lack of a small-group discussion to aid inprocessing the content as a cohort. This may have led them to feel more isolated than theundergraduate students in the fall 2021 semester who did collectively engage with the material.Finally, it is worth noting that the increase in discrimination observed by students may not benegative. On the one hand, it would obviously be a problem if discrimination against womenincreased due to discussion of inequality in engineering. On the other hand, one of the goals ofthe educational modules was to make students more aware of bias and discrimination. Indeed,one of the
science and engineering. Every branch of engineering is divided into so many subdivisions that it is impossible for an individual to be expert in all of them. This phenomenon has created many interdisciplinary projects that involve many diverse fields. That means occasionally, one needs to be informed and even an expert on various subjects outside his or her direct expertise. On the other side, the digital age has a profound impact on the available resources for everyone, including engineers. Between 2009 and 2011, the amount of online information created or replicated grew by a factor of nine [1]. This abundance of information has changed the way we
satellite communications. For the past several years, he has been active in the Kern En- trepreneurship Education Network (KEEN) initiative at Gonzaga University that focuses on developing the entrepreneurial mindset in undergraduate engineering and computer science students.Dr. Jay Wierer, Milwaukee School of EngineeringDr. Wenli Huang, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, U.S. Military Academy, West Point,NY Page 26.921.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Improving Learning in Continuous-Time Signals and Systems Courses Through Collaborative