“prepyear,” during which students embark primarily on improving their English skills.(2)The author has proposed to reform the “prep year” by making it two years, and widening thescope of the subject matter to include (in addition to building up English language skills to a pre-set level), the following components:(i) math and science courses , in preparation for engineering“gateway” courses;(ii) a practical hands-on “pre-college” training period; and,(iii) fostering a“proper learning environment”, to help students acquire desirable attributes such as: analyticalskills, curiosity and desire to learn, creative thinking, leadership skills and the importance ofteam work (2, 3)During the last four decades, thousands of native Arabs (citizens of the Arab
Session 1526 An Interdisciplinary Curriculum on Real-Time Embedded Systems M.L. Neilsen1, D.H. Lenhert2, M. Mizuno1, G. Singh1, N. Zhang3, and A.B. Gross4 1 Department of Computing and Information Sciences, Kansas State University (KSU) {neilsen,masaaki,singh}@cis.ksu.edu* 2 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, KSU, lenhert@ksu.edu* 3 Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, KSU, zhangn@ksu.edu* 4 The IDEA Center, 211 S. Seth Child Road, Manhattan, Kansas, agross@ksu.edu* Abstract
science,technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, then we turn to the notion of culturalmodels, which will be a frame through which to examine the beliefs students have about theadmission process at UWest.In the last 30-40 years, attempts have been made to increase the number of women who go intothe field of engineering. Accompanied by these attempts has grown a large body of researchinvestigating factors contributing to the disparity between the numbers of men and women whomajor in STEM.3-19. These attempts can largely be categorized in two major ways: One categoryof research identifies or prescribes a remedy for a presumptively inherent difference betweenwomen and men that prevents women from entering STEM fields in numbers equal
Paper ID #40802A Longitudinal Engineering Education Study of a Holistic EngineeringPedagogy and Holistic Design Thinking Methodology on PostsecondaryStudent Academic Success and RetentionMark Povinelli, Syracuse University Dr. Mark Povinelli was the Kenneth A. and Mary Ann Shaw Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurial Leadership in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. He is currently an adjunct professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, where he teaches in the Ren´ee Crown University Honors Program at Syracuse University. Dr. Povinelli is the New
transportationprofessionals.The major goal of the study is to identify and test an exploratory model that links students’performance to their perception and beliefs based on a multi-semester implementation of a GIStransportation laboratory.IMPLEMENTATION OF A GIS-BASED LABORATORY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERSAt Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS&T), civil engineers are exposed toGeographic Information Systems (GIS) through a series of stand-alone laboratories built arounda distributed learning model customized for specific areas: environmental, geotechnical,surveying, transportation and water resources (12, 13). The major goal of this learning modelwas to help students build GIS-related skills by contextualizing the software application invarious civil
the Walk On Waterdesign project as given to the students.Learning Goals • To effectively communicate to a "real live" nontechnical audience • To creatively design and implement an activity • To effectively participate on a team • To deepen students' understanding of engineering related topicsDeliverables • Team Expectations Contract • Powerpoint slides for presentation to high school students • Materials for hands-on activity/contest with high school students • Presentation in Engr 5 before going to the high school • Peer review of presentation in Engr 5 • Presentation to high school students • Evidence of mentoring of high school students (e.g. email) • Documentation and
incorporated into the classroom, but not regularly. Some teachers createdmini-lessons, but need more ways to include the beneficial characteristics into the existingcurriculum. Thus, for the most impact, programs should provide age appropriate content thataligns with the current curriculum and state standards that can easily be implemented in theclassroom. While curriculum materials are likely the best route to impact a large number ofstudents, students still need exposure to large-scale projects with analytical components toprovide a representative example of collegiate engineering. Such projects should also be ageappropriate, increasing in level of difficulty as students increase in age. The teachers also notedthat the hands-on projects allowed both
select their teaching modality without significant impacton performance.Intro: The effects COVID-19 had on education since March 2020 have been varied. Over 50%of in-person learning around the world was put on hold for at least some period of time. [1] [2]Over 24 months after the start of lockdowns across the world, many institutions are still adaptingto a new normal. Engineering courses had to become flexible adapting course material, in-classdemos, fieldwork, labs, and industrial field trips to the online environment. Intro toenvironmental engineering courses often include all of these aforementioned experiences. In theearly days of the pandemic, March 2020, faculty had to adapt curriculum quickly to continuestudents’ education in
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School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State Uni- versity. Dr. Gambateseˆa C™s educational background includes Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of California aDr. Jake Smithwick, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Dr. Jake Smithwick is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. His re- search focuses on organizational performance benchmarking within facility management, construction, and business services. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Identifying the “Static” and “Dynamic” Nature of Course Content: Focus on ConstructionAbstractThere is a variety of academic programs in the United
Session XXX 2-2 The Integration of Physical Experimentation Based on NI ELVIS System into an Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Program Jerry K. Keska Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Louisiana Lafayette, LA 70506 AbstractThis paper reports the results of the development and implementation of hands-on laboratoryexperiments in a newly developed
program itself was modeled on theEmerging Scholars Program developed by Uri Treisman in calculus at the University ofCalifornia at Berkeley and the University of Texas at Austin5,6,7.In the engineering workshops, students meet once a week in groups of 5-7 to solve conceptuallychallenging problems related to the course material and designed by course faculty. Workshopproblems are intended to be more challenging than regular homework and are designed toencourage group discussions and joint efforts in solving them. Each workshop is facilitated by astudent who participated in the EWP program and excelled in the course the previous year. Thesestudent facilitators receive weekly training by faculty on the workshop problems and are enrolledin a special
(chemistry in the first semester,physics in the second), and a one-credit engineering course. The curriculum is taught by amultidisciplinary team of professors using a combination of traditional lecturing and alternativeinstructional methods including cooperative learning, activity-based class sessions, and extensiveuse of computer simulations. The goals of the curriculum are to provide motivation and contextfor the fundamental material taught in the first-year mathematics and science courses, a realisticand positive orientation to the engineering profession, and training in the problem-solving, study,and communication skills that correlate with success in engineering school and equip individualsto be lifelong learners. This paper summarizes program
(chemistry in the first semester,physics in the second), and a one-credit engineering course. The curriculum is taught by amultidisciplinary team of professors using a combination of traditional lecturing and alternativeinstructional methods including cooperative learning, activity-based class sessions, and extensiveuse of computer simulations. The goals of the curriculum are to provide motivation and contextfor the fundamental material taught in the first-year mathematics and science courses, a realisticand positive orientation to the engineering profession, and training in the problem-solving, study,and communication skills that correlate with success in engineering school and equip individualsto be lifelong learners. This paper summarizes program
Engineers. She serves on the editorial board of the Bioelectromagnetics Society.Dr. Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno Adam Kirn is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at University of Nevada, Reno. His re- search focuses on the interactions between engineering cultures, student motivation, and their learning experiences. His projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers, their problem solving processes, and cultural fit. His education includes a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a M.S. in Bioengineering and Ph.D. in Engineer- ing and Science Education from Clemson University.Dr. Jennifer R Amos, University of
, students are tasked to research an automotive topic of their choice with the intent ofgiving a 4-5 minute presentation to the class. The students are told to research a subject thatdeals with automotive engineering but otherwise given no constraints on the material. To ensureuniformity and succinctness, a standard briefing format is provided to the students, whichincludes the purpose of the system, its basic operation, common applications, and areas forimprovement. In this manner, a multitude of case study specific materials are presented,enhancing the student’s learning beyond the three topics formally covered during this block.Additionally, these briefings serve to reinforce the multi-disciplinary approach to engineering
must be properlyaligned for communication to take place. The possibility of a radio frequency (RF)transmitter/receiver was researched and it was decided that this would be a costly alternative ascompared with the UHF kit.“Exploring Engineering” a case study “Exploring Engineering” was a weeklong event that focused on giving 5th and 6 th gradestudents a more detailed sense of what engineering encompasses and exactly what engineers do intheir careers. Throughout the week students participated in numerous hands-on activities such asbuilding wooden structures to withstand a simulated earthquake and assembling and testingremote-controlled CD-Robots. Exploring Engineering was organized by Eileen C. Way(Professor, Systems Science and
Paper ID #40882Assigning Individualized Grades on a Team Capstone ProjectDr. Gafar Abbas Elamin P.E., The Citadel Dr. Gafar Elamin is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Citadel. He earned his PhD and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina A & T State University, and his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Khartoum in Su- dan. Before his current position, Dr. Elamin has worked for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia, and Bechtel Power Corporation in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Elamin
master’s of science degree and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Florida State University and her Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University in India.Mohamed Khalafalla, Florida A&M University - Florida State University Dr. Mohamed Khalafalla Ahmed is an Assistant Professor in the School of Architecture and Engineering Technology at Florida A&M University. His research focuses on risk analysis, alternative project delivery, and cost estimating for construction and infrastructure projects. Dr. Khalafalla has performed risk analy- sis and cost estimating related work for the National Cooperative Highway Research Program. Also, Dr. Khalafalla has
Paper ID #37167Work in Progress: Faculty choice and reflection on teachingstrategies to improve engineering self-efficacySarah Lynn Orton (Dr.) Dr. Orton is an associate professor in Civil Engineering and is an active member of the American Concrete Institute and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Dr. Orton also serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Missouri. She has participated in several programs aimed at improving undergraduate education. Her research projects have involved the use of carbon fiber reinforced polymers to
, empowering them to continuously improve a system of “Living Labs”. David graduated with his BSEE from Minnesota State University, MSEE and PhD from the University of Minnesota.Lorraine Francis Lorraine Francis is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota She was the 3M Chair in Experiential Learning in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota from 2016 to 2022. Her research is focused on the field of materials processing. She has developed courses at the departmental and college level, and authored a textbook.John Sartori John Sartori is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota
. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Effect of COVID on a High School Engineering Curriculum (Work in Progress)Abstract:The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted education on all fronts with no warning. While universitieslargely adapted by moving lectures from in-person to online, the response from the K-12community was not as straightforward. Existing issues of equity, access, and inclusion requiredschool districts, schools, and teachers to adopt a variety of untested solutions, including onlineinstruction, canceled classes, and shipping materials/supplies to students at home. The pilot yearof a project meant to introduce engineering to K-12 students, e4usa was
misused by including too much information (as when an entirepage of text is copied onto a transparency). Faculty can face the students, but information muststill be copied by the students.Description of the StudyOver the past year, Engineering Instructional Services (EIS) has conducted two informationalworkshops on the Tablet PC. Several faculty members were interested in trying the technology,and EIS worked with the Leonhard Center and Information Technology Services (ITS) to put theassociated technology in their hands. What follows are separate case reports in each instructor’svoice. Case #1 describes an implementation by a Mechanical Engineering (ME) professor andthe use of the Tablet PC in two of his classes. Case #2 explains an
. Fundamental principles areintroduced in the context of solving a given engineering problem, and other skill sets such ascommunication, economics, safety, and ethics can also be introduced to add depth and meaningto solving the problem. As Felder states, “students learn best when they perceive a clear need toknow the material being taught” [11]. PBL creates learning environments with rich extendedproblems that, when carefully designed and implemented, can engage learners in challengingtasks (problems) while providing guidance and feedback [12, 13]. Moreover, there have beenmany active learning strategies like cooperative learning, guided design, problem-based learning,hands-on learning and computer simulation, “clickers”, gamification, etc. that have
, creativity and interest in thepursuit of engineering careers. The two academies used mini-lectures and team-oriented hands-on projects to engage 43 student participants in different engineering disciplines and their designprocesses. College staff placed student participants in either the Batmen Academy or WonderWomen Academy based on their gender. Researchers gave each student participant a LikertScale survey to test their expectations and experience. The surveys provided insight intostudents’ knowledge of various engineering disciplines, their interests to pursue engineeringcareers, their interests to take more math and science high school courses post completion of theacademies, and their perception of the college environment. Further research
engineering educators by IUCEE (Indo-universal consortium of engineering education) in 2017.Dr. Charles Henderson, Western Michigan University Charles Henderson is a Professor at Western Michigan University (WMU), with a joint appointment be- tween the Physics Department and the WMU Mallinson Institute for Science Education. He is the Director of the Mallinson Institute and co-Founder and co-Director of the WMU Center for Research on Instruc- tional Change in Postsecondary Education (CRICPE). His research program focuses on understanding and promoting instructional change in higher education, with an emphasis on improving undergraduate STEM instruction. Dr. Henderson’s work has been supported by over $9M in external grants
to society offer a highly effective vehicle for motivatingstudent interest in engineering and other STEM fields. Additionally current science standards –Next Generation of Science Standards (NGSS)1 - incorporate engineering design into thelearning objectives of science in grades K-12. However few classroom teachers have had thebenefit of exposure to engineering design before beginning their teaching career. Just like theirstudents, early exposure in the undergraduate curriculum that enriches future teachers’knowledge of engineering and technology and its relationship to the world would benefit thesecandidates.Project based learning (PBL) and the engineering design process are a natural pedagogical fit.PBL is focused on knowledge and
Paper ID #40198Work In Progress: Exploring the Impact of a Mentoring Structure onFemale Persistence in EngineeringDr. Olukemi Akintewe, University of South Florida Dr. Kemi Akintewe is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Medical Engineering and the Director of the First-year Engineering Experiential learning at the University of South Florida (USF). Dr. Akintewe holds a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from USF, a Master in Materials Science & Engineering from the Ohio State University, and her Bachelor in Chemical Engineering from the City College of New York. Her research focuses on STEM
Chicago’s (UIC) College of Engineering in July of 2008. Prior to assuming his deanship, Professor Nelson was head of the UIC Department of Computer Science. In 1991, Professor Nelson founded UIC’s Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, which specializes in applied intelligence systems projects in fields such as transportation, mobile health, man- ufacturing, bioinformatics and e-mail spam countermeasures. Professor Nelson has published over 80 scientific peer reviewed papers and has been the principal investigator on over $40 million in research grants and contracts on issues of importance such as computer-enhanced transportation systems, man- ufacturing, design optimization and bioinformatics. These projects have
Paper ID #43499Board 48: Perceptions of ChatGPT on Engineering Education: A 2022-2023Exploratory Literature ReviewTrini Balart, Texas A&M University Trinidad Balart is a PhD student at Texas A&M University. She completed her Bachelors of Science in Computer Science engineering from Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Multidisciplinary Engineering with a focus in engineering education and the impact of AI on education. Her main research interests include Improving engineering students’ learning, innovative ways of teaching and learning, and how artificial intelligence can