States unless more sufficiently prepared students, especially females and minorities,begin studying engineering in college3.There is a pressing need to excite and attract students to engineering. Also of critical importancein the contemporary workforce are such technological literacy skills as designing, developing,and utilizing technological systems; working collaboratively on problem-based design activities;and applying technological knowledge and ability to real-world situations4,5. These skills areincreasingly recognized by business, higher education, and policy leaders as critical fortomorrow’s workforce6. Furthermore, the technical systems around us are becoming increasinglyintegrated, both technically as well as socially. Systems thinking
for technology education that relate toengineering design as well as key skills that we believe are foundational for success in the studyof engineering. The focus is on transferable skills that will apply not only to any engineeringdiscipline but also to areas outside engineering. These core critical thinking skills are listedbelow. • The ability to work effectively in teams and communicate technical ideas both orally and in writing • The ability to solve open-ended problems • The ability to synthesize what is learned in science and mathematics courses and apply the knowledge to real world problems • The ability to think creatively with respect to the solution of an open-ended problem • The ability to describe
written materials, theymust have the appropriate tools to do so, be instructed on the operation and application of thesetools, and be given the chance to practice.The VenueSeveral years back a need existed in the School of Engineering Technology at Northeastern Page 9.82.1University for the development of several technical elective courses within the Electrical Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationEngineering Technology (EET) and Computer Engineering Technology (CET) departments. Oneof the
. The use of the developed system has also been demonstrated through a casestudy. This environment has proven to be a valuable educational tool for understanding theeffect of various modulation parameters for different digital modulation techniques. In thismanner, the package can easily be used as a computer-aided teaching facility in a digital and datacommunication course, where the visual stimulus is important in grasping the underlyingprinciples and concepts. This environment can also be used in conjunction with handouts andPowerPoint presentations to make the ideas and fundamental concepts more clear. It alsoremoves the need for a technology student to write software code to implement the modulationtechniques, which are sometimes difficult
AC 2008-58: THE EVOLUTION OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS,ENGINEERING EDUCATION AND INFORMATION LITERACYCarol Johnson, New Jersey Institute of Technology Carol Siri Johnson is an Assistant Professor of Humanities at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Her undergraduate degree is from Mount Holyoke College and her Ph.D. is from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Her research areas include technical communication in the American iron and steel industry and educational assessment. Page 13.1226.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The Evolution of the Professional
questions relating to their college/school‟spractices and policies as they align (or fail to align) with the recommendations of the NAEreport.The analyses reported in this paper used data from the student survey, supplemented withinstitutional characteristics obtained from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System(IPEDS), and academic minors/certificate data collected from the associate deans. Of the 32,737students invited to participate in the survey, 5,249 (16%) responded. Such a low response rate(by historical standards), however, is not uncommon. Survey response rates have been in declinefor several decades [12-15] and web-based surveys often have relatively low response rates [16,17] .Weights to adjust for response bias (at the campus
thatbetter prepares the students to implement digital control systems in the real world.”4. Theydescribe a three-step course for undergraduate students that begins with theory and the design ofthe digital controller mathematically. Students then use simulations to work out any problemswith the theoretical design. Finally, the controller is implemented and connected to real physicalhardware. This ‘start-to-finish’ design and implementation is invaluable to students as itprovides the complete picture.The argument that students must implement their controller designs and attempt to actually runtheir controllers on plants has been made before. Some educators bemoan the recent trend“towards increased use of simulation in engineering education, coupled
AC 2010-2395: COLLECTIVE SYSTEM DESIGN IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERINGEDUCATIONDavid Cochran, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. David S. Cochran Managing Partner System Design, LLC. Dr. Cochran is one of the world’s authorities on production and enterprise systems engineering and supply chain techniques and technologies. As an MIT Mechanical Engineering faculty professor (1995-2003), he established the Production System Design (PSD) Laboratory at MIT (1995). He is a two-time recipient of the prestigious Shingo Prize (1989 and 2002) for manufacturing excellence for his work in the design of effective “lean” systems. He also received the Dudley Prize for best paper from the
Paper ID #5745A rubric-based grading app for iPadsDr. Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University Dr. Smitesh Bakrania is an assistant professor in Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University. He received his Ph.D. from University of Michigan in 2008 and his B.S. from Union College in 2003. His research interests include combustion synthesis of nanoparticles and their applications. He is also involved in developing educational apps for instructional and research purposes.Mr. Sean Banger Page 23.99.1
Benson, Michael, “ClassWise: Synchronous Internet desktop education”, IEEE Transactions on Education, v 42, n 4, Nov, 1999, p 370 6. Pullen, J. M. and McAndrews, P. M. “A web portal for open-source synchronous distance education”, Proceedings of the Seventh IASTED International Conference on Computers and Advanced Technology in Education, 2004, p 315-320 7. Pullen, J. M. and McAndrews, P. M “Priscilla M. Low-cost internet synchronous distance education using open-source software”, ASEE 2004 Annual Conference and Exposition, "Engineering Education Researchs New Heights", 2004, p 9239-9248 8. AlRamahi, M, “Online collaborative tools for engineering education using
work in sectionseven.2 Background and Related WorkThis work falls at the crossroads of research in Computer Science Education and ProgramVisualization. Visualizations were initially chosen as an intervention in line with Mayer’smultimedia principle. In his analysis of evidence-based learning techniques, he defines thisprinciple as the idea that learning is enhanced from using visuals and text together, rather than justone or the other 6 . Given the abstract nature Computer Science instruction, it is perhaps notsurprising how frequently adding a visual model can help 7 . Indeed, using visualizations in thecontext of Computer Science education is far from a novel idea.Educational visualizations for Computer Science courses typically fall into
. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Visualizing tensor component transformations using virtual reality and web-based applications John W. Sandersa Serop Kelkeliana Markus Wieserb G¨unter Bischofb a Department of Mechanical Engineering, California State University, Fullerton, United States b Department of Automotive Engineering, University of Applied Sciences FH JOANNEUM, AustriaAbstractTensors of the second rank, such as stress, strain, and the inertia tensor, are of fundamentalimportance in structural analysis and many other engineering applications. Unfortunately, theway in
licensed patent and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida.Dr. Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida Richard Gilbert is a Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of South Florida’s College of Engineering . Richard is the Co-PI for the grant that supports the NSF designated Center of Excellence for Advanced Technological Education in Florida, FLATE. FLATE, now in its 12 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
Downtown, Dr. Campbell was the Associate Vice Chancellor for Develop- mental Education at City Colleges of Chicago. She has published articles and text books on developmental mathematics, technical communications and strategies for improving student success. Page 22.1504.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The Teamwork Conundrum: What Should be Taught and How Can We Assess Team Learning in Engineering Technology?Abstract A reoccurring theme in national surveys of employers, including a 2005 survey sponsored by theAssociation of American
AC 2009-1879: THE BIG PICTURE: USING THE UNFORESEEN TO TEACHCRITICAL THINKINGChristy Moore, University of Texas, Austin CHRISTY MOORE is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin where she teaches engineering communication courses and a signature course on “Society, Technology, and the Environment.” Her pedagological and research interests include service-learning projects, engineering ethics and professional responsibility, research ethics, and strategies for advancing students' analytical and rhetorical skills. She is co-PI on an NSF project, The Foundations of Research Ethics for Engineers (FREE) and collaborated on the
Paper ID #41892Board 98: Engineering Education Curriculum Needs for Achieving SustainableEnergy and Decarbonize EconomyProf. Mansour Zenouzi, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Zenouzi is a professor of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Zenouzi received his BSME (1976) from Iran University of Science and Technology, MSME (1981) from Tufts University, and Ph.D. from Northeastern University (1990). He is Fellow of ASME, EAC of ABET Commissioner, life member of ASHRAE, member of Phi Beta Delta International Scholars Honor Society, and licensed mechanical engineer (P.E
problem-solving strategies through games and computer simulations. In R. D. Lansiquot (Ed.) Cases on interdisciplinary research trends in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics: Studies on urban classrooms (pp. 268-294). New York: Information Science Reference.[4] Cooper, S., Dann, W., & Pausch, R. (2000). Alice: A 3-D tool for introductory programming concepts. Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 15(5), 107-116.[5] Cooper, S., Dann, W., & Pausch, R. (2003). Using animated 3D graphics to prepare novices for CS1. Computer Science Education, 13(1), 3-30.[6] Davies, S. P. (1993). Models and theories of programming strategy. International Journal of Man-Machine Studies, 39(2), 237-267.[7] Kuh, G. D
engineering program for the Department of Civil and ConstructionEngineering was based on the principles and concepts discussed heretofore. The guidingprinciples for this curriculum were to: • Build a new curriculum modeled on the engineering office of the 21st century. The curriculum will stress teamwork (including the ability to work effectively with other disciplines) and oral, graphical, and written communication skills. Engineering analysis and design will be examined at the system level. • Use the most current tools and technologies for modeling and analysis. • Incorporate modern educational methods in the learning process so that faculty become
, requirements for participating inassessment, peer review, and post tenure review are some of the other questions which wereincluded in the mini-survey. A discussion of how leaders in engineering technology can use totalcompensation and work experience to enhance their abilities to attract, retain, and motivate theirfaculty will also be included in this paper. Page 7.495.1 “Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering Education”GroundworkBefore establishing a compensation plan1 or goal that will
University Dr. Edwige F. Songong is a fervent advocate for STEM education, driving innovation and excellence. She obtained her doctoral degree from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and her MS from Pittsburg State University. Dr. Songong has an extensive educational background in Mathematics, Physics, and Technology Management. Her multifaceted expertise extends beyond academia, with a profound dedication to nurturing the next generation of STEM professionals. As a native of Cameroon, her international perspective on the problem of females Gen Z gives a unique fresh outlook regarding life, career, and social issues. Through her leadership and mentorship, she empowers students to explore, innovate, and excel
] when they used case-based teaching compared to the lecture only format.It may also be an approach to address Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)accreditation Criterion 3 (Student Outcomes) argue Sankar and colleagues [7]. These include aspectssuch as “an ability to apply knowledge …, to design solutions…., [and] to function effectively as amember of a technical team” (ABET.org https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/criteria-for-accrediting-engineering-technology-programs-2024-2025/).The barrier to implementing this approach to teaching may be high if time resources are not expendedto create something. I would like to introduce science and engineering educators to a wonderfulresource for doing case
Paper ID #47508Learning Engineering- A System Design Approach for Engineering EducationProf. Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University Abul K. M. Azad is a Professor in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Northern Illinois University in the US. With over 40 years in academia, his research focuses on the Internet of Things, remote laboratories, mechatronic systems, mobile robotics, and educational research. Dr. Azad has published more than 140 refereed journal and conference papers and has edited five books. Dr. Azad is a member of the editorial boards for multiple professional journals and
integral part of many activities but also from the private and commercial sectors.In spite of the demand, the number of minorities and the prospective graduates in these fields aresignificantly low. The need for trained and educated under-represented and minority US citizensare critical in these technology areas. Such demand can only be met by the introduction of thesetechnologies, education and mentoring of the under-represented and minority students at variouslevels. This can be accomplished by an early introduction of these technology areas from theundergraduate level. It would be best if the undergraduate students are exposed to such areas bytheir own faculty advisors, teachers and educators at their own institutions. This would permitthis
Service Learning in the first year and beyond Current technologies and their impact/use for first year students (includingLearning Technology Hardware/Software/Product demo and use)Space Maker SpacesResearch Engineering Education Research as it applies to the first-year experienceK-12 Transition The Link Between K-12 and First Year EngineeringMix Other topics that address issues in education Appendix C: FYEE FPD 2012-2014 Call for PapersTopics FYEE Previous Version of Call for Papers 2012-2014 (Last Major Changes) Various approaches and strategies to teaching engineering/science courses
Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering, both from the University of Michigan. He teaches a number of alternative energy courses at Lawrence Tech. Dr. Fletcher and his student research team is focusing on energy usage and efficiencies of several traditional and alternative energy systems. Page 26.1691.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Using undergraduate engineering students to develop practical methods forreducing energy costs at a grain receiving, storage and transfer facility based on an energy study in the State of MichiganABSTRACT
were struggling and implement targetedinterventions. This data-driven approach to teaching enabled a more responsive and adaptiveeducational experience, ultimately leading to improved retention and success rates.However, the implementation of AI in education is not without its challenges. Data privacy andethical considerations must be carefully addressed to ensure that student information is protectedand used responsibly. Additionally, the digital divide remains a significant barrier, as not allstudents have equal access to the technology and resources required for AI-driven learning. Tomaximize the benefits of AI in education, it is crucial to develop strategies that address thesechallenges and promote inclusivity.The study also highlighted
simulation in Unity.Christopher Vistian, Physics Outreach at Illinois Through New Technologies Student of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 GR in VR: Using immersive virtual reality as a learning tool for general relativityAbstractAccording to general relativity, gravity can be understood as a curvature of spacetime inresponse to the presence of matter and energy. Students often struggle to visualize thegeometry of curved spacetime. The standard demonstration used to aid in visualization, that ofa ball on an elastic sheet, is fundamentally flawed and may lead to misconceptions
, North Carolina State University Heather entered the Applied Social and Community Psychology program in the fall of 2014, after com- pleting her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati. She has participated in various research projects examining the interaction between stereotypes and science interest and confi- dence, their influence upon womens’ performance in school and the workplace, and their presence in the media and consequences for viewers. Her primary research interest is science identity, STEM education, and participation in online communities.Blanca Miller, University of Nevada, Reno Blanca Miller is a Computer Science & Engineering Graduate Student at the University of
. Rob Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET) c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Paper ID #26273 Robert D. Garrick, Ph.D., P.E., is a Professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical En- gineering Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and Department Chair. Garrick worked for 25 years in automotive engineering research and holds seven U.S. patents.Prof. Maureen S. Valentine, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET) Maureen Valentine, P.E., Professor, has been a faculty member at RIT for more than 25 years, serving as instructional faculty
McLauchlan is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at Texas A&M University - Kingsville, and has also worked for Raytheon, Microvision, AT&T Bell Labs, and as an ONR Distinguished Summer Faculty at SPAWAR San Diego, CA. He has over 55 publications covering areas such as adaptive and intelligent controls, robotics, an ocean wave energy converter, green technology, education, wireless sensor networks and image processing. He is a co-inventor on 3 US patents related to control systems. Dr. McLauchlan is a member of ASEE and was the 2012-2014 Chair of the Ocean and Marine Engineering Division. He is also a member of IEEE (senior member), SPIE, Eta Kappa Nu, ACES and Tau