Conference Session

Practical Teaching in Manufacturing

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Wettergreen, Rice University; Timothy J. Hinds, Michigan State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Rice University in Bioengineering.Mr. Timothy J. Hinds, Michigan State University TIMOTHY J. HINDS is the Academic Director of the Michigan State University College of Engineering CoRe (Cornerstone Engineering and Residential) Experience program and a Senior Academic Specialist in the Department of Engineering Undergraduate Studies. His current teaching and management respon- sibilities include development, delivery and administration of first-year courses in engineering design and modeling. He has also taught courses in machine design, manufacturing processes, mechanics, computa- tional tools and international product design as well as graduate-level courses in engineering innovation and technology management

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Henry Philipp, Pittsburg State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

the housingproblem for people displaced by various natural and man-made disasters through the design-build “Transitional Disaster Shelter Design Competition” as hosted by John Brown Universityand sponsored by World Vision in 2014 and Samaritan’s Purse in 2015. Constructionmanagement, engineering and architecture student teams are invited to design and construct arapidly deployable transitional disaster shelter for use by aid organizations in response todisasters. The top ten teams are selected from the submitted entries and permitted to constructprototype shelters for testing and presentation at John Brown University. This study presents theparticipation of students involved though traditional phases of design and construction within adesign

Conference Session

Statics and Finite Element Analysis

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah C. Baxter, University of St. Thomas; Ann Johnson, University of South Carolina; Bethany S. Fralick, University of South Carolina

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #11374Revisiting Graphical StaticsDr. Sarah C. Baxter, University of St. Thomas Dr. Baxter is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering at the University of St, Thomas in St. Paul, MN. She received her PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science.Prof. Ann Johnson, University of South Carolina Ann Johnson holds a joint appointment as an associate professor in the departments of history and phi- losophy at the University of South Carolina. Her main research interests lie in studying the profession work practices of engineers, with

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5B: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun J. Kwon, Andrews University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Paper ID #17464Web publication utilized as a communication tool for first year engineeringstudentsDr. Hyun J. Kwon, Andrews University Dr. Hyun Kwon is a professor of Department of Engineering and Computer Science at Andrews Univer- sity, MI. She graduated from University of Louisville with Ph.D. in chemical engineering. She teaches Fluid dynamics, Thermodynamics, Linear System Analysis, Feedback control systems, etc. She enjoys employing new technologies to the undergrad classroom to make learning more fun and have students better prepared for the fast-changing tech world. c American Society for

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

David Clippinger, Pennsylvania State University; Steven Y. Nozaki, Pennsylvania State University; Kathleen Jernquist, United States Coast Guard Academy

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Knowledge Worker inthe Dual Space of Engineering Knowledge and Rhetorical Process” Writing in Knowledge Societies, pp.321-350, 2011[13] Devitt, Amy., Writing Genres, Carbondale: Southern Illinois Press, 2004, pp. 1-32[14] Swales, John M., Feak, Christine B., Academic Writing for Graduate Students: Essential Tasks andSkills, 3rd Edition, The University of Michigan, pp. 17-37, 2012[15] Kmiec, David and Longo, Bernadette, The IEEE Guide to Writing in the Engineering and TechnicalFields IEEE Press Wiley, 2017[16] Smit, David, The End of Composition Studies. Carbondale: Southern Illinois UP, 2007[17] Bazerman, Charles, “‘Genre and Cognitive Development” Genre in a Changing World Fort Collins,CO: Parlor Press, pp. 279-294, 2011[18] Irish, Robert, Writing

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Issues in Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

lana El Chaar, Petroleum Institute

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

and the industry, a model thatbarely exists in this region. The impact of this experience has been recently measured by the factthat this course was full at the first week of registration, a trend that was not seen. Students haveapproached me asking me to develop some undergraduate research opportunities in the area ofsolar energy. Two students who are graduating this year got accepted for a Masters degree in theUnited States of America (USA) in the area of photovoltaics. A study tour to Spain is currentlybeing organized with the emphasis on CSPs and wind turbines. At the end of this semester, asurvey will be conducted to see the impact of this course on the students and to study thepossibility of offering more related courses.V. ConclusionIt

Conference Session

Two-Year College Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jana Fattic, Western Kentucky University; Andrew Ernest, Western Kentucky University; Christal Wade, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

AC 2010-1791: WATER TRAINING INSTITUTE: INDUSTRY LINKAGES ANDINSTITUTIONALIZATIONJana Fattic, Western Kentucky University Jana Fattic is the Associate Director of the Center for Water Resource Studies at Western Kentucky University. Her role includes project coordination and budget management of state and federal grants totaling over one million dollars annually. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Kentucky University, and is currently conducting research for her Master's thesis on ways to connect hands-on experiential components with distance learning opportunities for students in STEM disciplines. Ms. Fattic worked in both the public sector as a regulator and private

Conference Session

Web-Based & Distance Instruction

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Scott Segalewitz; Charlie Edmonson

been an in-residence institution, andmany students go home for the summer and take courses from a college or University intheir local area. By offering distance learning or on-line classes during the summer, theUniversity of Dayton could attract some of those students to take UD courses. There hasrecently been some effort to make UD courses available to distant students. Courses inEngineering Technology are currently being offered to students physically located atEdison Community College in Piqua Ohio using videoconferencing technology. Thereare courses being offered on-line and as study at home by some departments through theUniversity’s summer distributed learning program. The Engineering ManagementDepartment is currently offering graduate

Conference Session

Manufacturing Competitiveness

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Anthony Metzinger, DePuy Orthopaedics; Niaz Latif, Purdue University - Calumet

AC 2003-1163: LEAN MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES REDUCE LEAD TIMEFOR IMPLANT PRODUCTIONAnthony Metzinger, DePuy OrthopaedicsNiaz Latif, Purdue University - Calumet Page 8.808.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2003 Session 2163 Lean Manufacturing Techniques Reduce Lead Time for Implant Production Anthony Metzinger, Niaz Latif DePuyACE, Purdue UniversityIntroduction The industry project described here was completed as a part of a graduate student’s workin the Master’s Degree program in the School of Technology

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Stanley Pisarski; Beverly Hunter; Kathy Bearden

there canbe the added incentive of potential employment after graduation. The downside of industrialprojects is that the company may halt work on the project for reasons beyond the student’scontrol and leave the student in a situation where they have to modify the project to a versionthat they can successfully complete on their own. Students have worked with companies thatperform engineering design, manufacturing, and research. The companies range in size fromsmall family engineering firms to large government contractors.One recent project validated computer-modeling techniques for simulating metal formingoperations. As part of the project, the student developed computer based models of the rollingprocess, then obtained test data and used the

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Galen I. Papkov, Florida Gulf Coast University; Jiehong Liao, Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Topics

Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

Paper ID #42267Effectiveness of a Semi-Mastery-Based Learning Course DesignDr. Galen I. Papkov, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. Galen Papkov is a Professor of Statistics at Florida Gulf Coast University where he founded the minor in statistics and currently serves as the Graduate Program Coordinator for the M.S. Program in Applied Mathematics. His collaborations have resulted in publications in engineering education, agriculture, and health sciences. Originally from New York, he earned his Ph.D. in Statistics from Rice University. Galen’s research interests include experimental design, survey design and data analysis

Collection

2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Julius Marpaung; Louis Johnson; William Flanery

(MIT) and his research topics include Computer Architecture, VLSI Systems Design, and Robotics.WILLIAM M. FLANERY, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY William Flanery is an undergraduate student in Computer Engineering and Computer Science at Oklahoma State University with an expected graduation in 2013. His fields of interest include Computer Architecture, Engineering Education, and Video Game Design. He is interested in pursuing a career in industry for CPU and GPU design. Proceedings of the 2011 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Carol Siri Johnson

programs. In the beginning and middle ofthe 20th century, secretaries and, later, technical writers were responsible for some of this work. In the21st century, however, engineers are responsible for their own typing, writing and graphics skills andadvanced literacy is a prerequisite for success.AuthorCarol Siri Johnson is an Assistant Professor at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Her undergraduatedegree is from Mount Holyoke College and her Ph. D is from the Graduate Center of the City Universityof New York. Her research areas include the American iron and steel industry and educationalassessment.Endnotes1. Yates, J., Control through Communication: The Rise of System in American Management, Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Carol Siri Johnson

programs. In the beginning and middle ofthe 20th century, secretaries and, later, technical writers were responsible for some of this work. In the21st century, however, engineers are responsible for their own typing, writing and graphics skills andadvanced literacy is a prerequisite for success.AuthorCarol Siri Johnson is an Assistant Professor at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Her undergraduatedegree is from Mount Holyoke College and her Ph. D is from the Graduate Center of the City Universityof New York. Her research areas include the American iron and steel industry and educationalassessment.Endnotes1. Yates, J., Control through Communication: The Rise of System in American Management, Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press

Conference Session

New Ideas

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Patrick Tebbe

use, had guest lectures from engineers andinterns, toured the campus power house, and used computer simulations of power plants to get ahands-on feel for the topic. Another opportunistic activity is independent study. Independent study presents the easiestway for students to make up one or two missing credits. Many students have now been exposedto basic energy topics in the thermodynamics courses. By structuring a course format thatcovered the basics of energy systems and allowed independent research on a topic of thestudent’s choosing a highly sought after independent study option was then created. Stand ardlecture notes and links to information have been placed on the web so that students can work attheir own pace and research what

Conference Session

Innovations in Power Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Sean Monemi, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Nipun M. Patel; Jesse Gurr; Yee Cheung Tsang; Christopher John Bolton; Bryon Scott Watkins

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

powermeters every month.A project leader was elected by the team members to coordinate the team work. Meetings werethen set up by the project leader, to brainstorm on how the actual implementation was going tobe planned. Microsoft Project software was very instrumental to organize the work of the team.Tasks were assigned with specific due dates to keep the project on schedule and under budget.RequirementsSince this project was spread over three quarters, students had many deadlines and task that hadto be met in order to have a successful project. There were three phases to this project, research,background study and planning during the 1st quarter, design and building during the 2nd quarterand the final stage of testing and troubleshooting during the

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George York, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daniel J. Pack, U.S. Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-187: MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECT:AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS) FOR VEHICLE TRACK-INGGeorge York, U.S. Air Force Academy George York, PhD, PE, became an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy, CO, in 2005. He received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington in 1999. His research interests include the cooperative control of intelligent systems, digital signal processing, and embedded computer systems. He is a Senior Member IEEE.Daniel J. Pack, U.S. Air Force Academy Director of Academy Cetner for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Professor of Electrical and Computer En- gineering

Conference Session

Web-based Learning in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Gabriel Diaz, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Eugenio Lopez-Aldea, NIEDAX; Nuria Oliva, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Nevena Mileva, Plovdiv Universifty; Catalina Martinez-Mediano, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Mihail Milev, Plovdiv Universifty; Slavka Tzanova, Sofia University; Edmundo Tovar, UPM; Martin Llamas, Universidad de Vigo

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Page 15.892.3advantages for trainees are derived from providing learners with a job aid in the context of theirwork: ≠ puts training and performance support where the actual work takes place ≠ allows new skills or knowledge to be immediately applied ≠ enables training when it is needed ≠ allows use of rich media when appropriateThere are of course advantages for students: ≠ they have more flexibility and choice in where and when they learn outside of the wired (or un-wired) classroom. ≠ they can use the technology in their study that would enhance their readiness for tomorrow’s workplace where employers want graduates who know how to use technology for learning and working

Conference Session

Capstone and Online Courses in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol L. Considine, Old Dominion University; Michael W. Seek, Old Dominion University; Jon Lester, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

student  Case studies – cases can be presented by the instructor for student response or students can be asked to generate cases from their work or lives for peer comments  Collaborative group projects – research projects, discussion of cases, simulation or role plays  Brainstorming sessions – students are given a situation and asked to respond quickly with their ideas, either synchronously or over a period of a day or so on the asynchronous discussion boardConclusionDeveloping an online course requires consideration of the role that interactivity and the onlinecommunity play in student learning and achievement of learning outcomes. It is necessary totake this into account when planning, designing and facilitating

Conference Session

Session 10 - Track 2: Get Outside and Learn (GOAL) Engineering Kits

Collection

2023 Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Jennifer Bishop, University of Maryland College Park; Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland College Park; Paige E Smith, University of Maryland College Park; Elisabeth Smela, University of Maryland College Park

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

. 8Assessment 2021/2022 Assessment Data (out of 267/252 responses):➔ 47%/73% Did not identify having an engineer in their immediate family➔ 75%/77% Responded that the activity made them interested in learning more about engineering➔ 60%/52% Responded little or no experience with engineering activities outside of classroom➔ 88%/90% Responded some confidence in their ability to complete another engineering-related activity on their own9 | eng.umd.edu 9 Assessment ➔ Main challenges to achieving career goals: math, need to improve time management and study skills, overcome fear of failure and mistakes, procrastination, & lack of confidence ➔ Kit feedback

Conference Session

Elements of decision making in engineering economics education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hartanto Wibowo, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Jon Matthews Rouse

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy Division (EED)

. Cordera, “Effects of using game-based learning to improve the academic performance and motivation in engineering studies,” Journal of Educational Computing Research, 60 (7), pp. 1663-1687, 2022.[9] M. Gamarra, A. Dominguez, J. Velazquez, and H. Páez, “A gamification strategy in engineering education – A case study on motivation and engagement,” Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 30 (2), pp. 472-482, 2022.[10] L. Parody, J. Santos, L. A. Trujillo-Cayado, and M. Ceballos, “Gamification in engineering education: The use of Classcraft platform to improve motivation and academic performance,” Applied Sciences, 12, 11832, 7 pp, 2022.[11] S. P. Vera-Monroy, S. Rodriguez, and M. A. Figueredo, “Evaluating the effect of a

Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Vijay Kanabar; Robert Schudy

this as traditional faceto face teaching and is also called synchronous model of teaching. The impact of online teaching ontraditional teaching is immense. Learning management systems and some successful communication andcollaboration tools have been integrated into the world of face to face teaching. Most schools today usetools like Blackboard, Vista or Noodle to hold classroom content including media files for students. Suchtools have helped instructors teach their regular courses effectively.Pure Online This is the “Any Place Any Time” model for education. Our research paper discusses thismode of delivery for the Case Study pertaining to Web Language courses or Database Courses. Thismethod involves students across the USA and even

Conference Session

Teaching Approaches for Ethics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory A. Rulifson, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Whitney Thomas, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #9425Understanding of Social Responsibility by First Year Engineering Students:Ethical Foundations and CoursesMr. Gregory A. Rulifson, University of Colorado, Boulder Greg Rulifson is a doctoral student in Civil Engineering focusing his research on engineering education. Greg earned a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Global Poverty and Practice from UC Berkeley and earned a master’s degree in structural engineering from Stanford University. His current research focuses on understanding engineering students’ conceptions of social responsibility, how engi- neering service is valued in the

Conference Session

Fundamental: Tools and Content for K-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jale F. Akyurtlu, Hampton University; Otsebele E Nare, Hampton University; Lumumba Harnett, University of Kansas

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

2013.Dr. Otsebele E Nare, Hampton University Otsebele Nare is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Hampton University, VA. He received his electrical engineering doctorate from Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, in 2005. His research interests include System Level Synthesis Techniques and K-16 Integrative STEM education.Lumumba Harnett, University of Kansas Lumumba Harnett is an Electrical Engineering doctoral student in the Electrical Engineering and Com- puter Science department at University of Kansas and Graduate Research Assistant at KU’s Information and Telecommunication Technology Center. He received his BS in Electrical Engineering at Hampton University in Hampton, VA. While at Hampton

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Program Development & Desired Outcomes

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Nilsen, VentureWell; Victoria Matthew, VentureWell/Epicenter; Angela Shartrand, VentureWell; Thema Monroe-White, SageFox Consulting Group

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

efficient and effective evaluation design and implementation. Prior to joining SageFox, she worked as a researcher and evaluator for several local and federally funded projects in the areas of mental health, STI Policy and the STEM pipeline. Thema has also taught in the K-12 environment and served as an invited guest lecturer for courses in leadership, statistics and cross-cultural psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Thema completed her PhD in Sci- ence, Technology and Innovation Policy at the Georgia Institute of Technology where she studied social entrepreneurship and innovation. She is a fluent Spanish speaker and world traveler having spent time in over one dozen countries since the age of nine

Conference Session

Focus on the First Year

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angel Ari Perez-Mejia, Quinnipiac University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #45649You’re not on your own kid: Integrating General Education into a First YearCivil Engineering Introductory CourseDr. Angel Ari Perez-Mejia, Quinnipiac University Ari Perez-Mejia earned his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering at the Universidad Tecnologica Centroamericana (UNITEC) in Honduras, and did his graduate work at the University of South Carolina. He received his PhD in 2014 and joined the engineering faculty at Quinnipiac University where he helped start a new Civil Engineering program. His research interests are on engineering education, preservation of archaeological sites, and Taylor Swift

Conference Session

Developing Communication/Teamwork Skills in ChEs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joan Alabart, University Rovira i Virgili; Sibel Özgen, University Rovira i Virgili; Magda Medir, University Rovira i Virgili; Hans-Joerg Witt, Witt & Partner

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

PMP course to facilitate the development and measurement of the leadershipcompetence by fourth-year Ch.E. students. Although the participants in this study are Ch. E.students, what is described can be readily transferred to any other engineering program or anyprogram in general that is based on extensive use of project-based and cooperative learningmethodologies.II. Research question and research methodThe number of fourth-year students who take on the team leader role in first-year project teams isvery small, about a dozen, which renders experimental designs that require comparisons betweengroups statistically unviable.8 Therefore, a case study9 approach has been adopted to carry out anexhaustive and intensive study of each team leader to

Conference Session

Workforce Development, Undergraduate Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chenyan Zhao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yuxuan Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Kangyu Feng, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Silva, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

in-personsettings.To build on this work, we plan to investigate the impact of the structured role enforcement tool onstudents’ sense of belonging, expanding on prior research [14, 15]. Specifically, we will conductquasi-experimental studies comparing semesters when the tool was implemented (Spring and Fall2024) to those when roles were encouraged but not systematically enforced (Spring and Fall2023). This analysis aims to identify significant differences in students’ sense of belongingassociated with the tool’s adoption.Additionally, we will conduct a controlled experiment in a Spring 2025 class to gain deeperinsights into the tool’s effects. Students will be divided into two groups: one with access to therole enforcement tool and one

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 6.C

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aimee Allard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

sense of energy in the Senior Design classroom. Team dynamics also shift towardgreater camaraderie, this synergy owing much to task planning.There has been considerable interest in the task planning model that Senior Design CenterDirector Margaret Heil initially developed for the CS capstone [6], [7], [8], [9], [10]. However,while there exists a good deal of research on task planning itself, until now there have been noassessments of task planning designed to gauge what our students take away from the activity.To address this gap in the literature, I developed two sets of questions around the task planningexperience: a pre-survey and post-survey. The data collected as part of this study receivedresearch exempt status (eIRB #27454) since it does

Conference Session

Alternative Methods of Teaching and Learning Mechanics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Amie Baisley, University of Florida

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Statics and six each in Dynamics and Deformable Solids. Thisrepresents a rather high workload for the courses, but the aim is to make writing code and reportsseem like a normal activity.We have seen dramatic improvement in the ability of our students both to compute and to write,as evidenced by faculty teaching the upper division courses introducing more assignments thatrequire computing. Further, we find that our graduate students that come up from ourundergraduate program with the mechanics courses described here compare very favorably withstudents who come from elsewhere for graduate study in their abilities to execute computingprojects and communicate the results.EngagementThe primary aim of a pedagogy of engagement is to get students engaged