-traditional.In the past few years, there has been a noticeable surge in distance learning education offered byvarious educational institutions. Many universities and colleges have started different ways toreach out the non-traditional, many of whom are non-resident students. The University ofPhoenix has started a graduate degree in computer science on the Internet. MIT is offering agraduate program in Logistics through Internet. The National Technological University (NTU)had been offering both undergraduate and graduate science and engineering programs for the pastseveral years, broadcast to various remote sites across US, through the one way video and audiodelivered via NTU satellite communication network. Since Fall 1996, the University ofWisconsin
integrating cutting-edge technologies into industrial automation. Inaddition, this project is designed to assist engineering technology students learn the integration ofmechatronic system components, robot programming fundamentals, articulated robotconfigurations and movements, and the evolution of human–robot collaboration in modernindustry.IntroductionThe integration of the electrical activities of the human brain with electromechanical devices todevelop mind-controlled systems has become one of the most cutting-edge research topics in thefields of neuroscience, biomechatronics, human-computer interaction, robotics, and fourthindustrial revolution known as Industry 4.0. This interdisciplinary effort brings together expertsfrom different domains to
growing component of engineering education in the UnitedStates. Its perceived educational value is exemplified by its explicit mention in ABET’sCriterion 5, which requires engineering programs to provide a culminating design experience thatincorporates engineering standards and multiple constraints. Capstone courses and design-build-test projects allow students to synthesize and apply engineering knowledge, skills, and tools toopen-ended design problems. Students work and communicate in teams to complete tasks likegenerating requirements, and testing and integrating equipment. There appears to be widespreadconsensus that project-based learning is valuable, but, how well do these projects prepare studentsfor engineering challenges in professional
Session 1263 Design of Machine Systems - a Technical Elective David G. Tomer ASEE/Rochester Institute of TechnologyAbstractThe author has proposed, developed, piloted and now teaches a course at Rochester Institute ofTechnology entitled Design of Machine Systems. Over the past two years, it has beensuccessfully offered as a technical elective to 4th and 5th year students in RIT’s 5-year, co-opbased, BS in Mechanical Engineering program. It is nominally a follow-up to the classicalMachine Design course, but the focus is quite different, concentrating on system design asopposed to
with good understanding of theunderlying mechanism of a simulation engine. Each group of 2-3 students was assigned to oneproject. SimPlus is the result if one group. Over the course of the project, SimPlus gainednumerous advanced features such as a global static kernel implementing the Singleton designpattern, and callback-method automated event processing.1. IntroductionSimulation tools aims at facilitating the tasks of analysts or engineers. Without such tools,writing a simulation program often becomes difficult and requires reinvention of the wheel at thebeginning of each project. As a result, simulation tools have become very popular for industrial,defense, and educational applications.For educational purposes, the final class project of
American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Education Session 2480multi-media presentations. The participating teachers were also presented with information oncopyright issues related to using the internet for research. Each teacher then shared his or herPowerPoint presentation with the group. On the following two days of the pre-institute, participating teachers used the skills theyacquired through the PowerPoint lesson and web-research activities to design web-sites usingNetscape Composer. The institute leaders and facilitators chose Netscape
at R-sq = 0.23. Figure 1: Mononucleotide entropy (x-axis) versus di-nucleotide entropy (y-axis) of NR2F2 mRNA sequences associated with the homolog proteins for human, rat, chicken, zebrafish and fruit fly.DiscussionOur REU program reviews the available projects and statistical methods to the recruited studentsin the first week. Students are then asked to list their project choices at the end of the first weekafter discussion sessions with the related faculty supervisors. Our previous REU program datashowed that students usually would be worrisome about selecting information extraction projectsas their first priorities. The reasons could include a bias attitude towards data mining, difficulty inthe perceived computation, etc
Powered by www.slayte.com Examining Student Cognitive Engagement in Integrated STEM (Fundamental)AbstractWhile there are many approaches to integrated STEM instruction (iSTEM), the integration ofengineering design is the most widely-studied and practiced pedagogical approach to iSTEM inK-12 classrooms. Research has shown that the inclusion of engineering-design improvesstudents’ attitudes, as well as interest and engagement in pursuing STEM-related careers.Furthermore, studies have shown enhanced 21st century skills for students engaged in iSTEMlearning contexts. However, more research is needed to understand how iSTEM and its criticalfeatures are operationalized to promote positive student outcomes. To
program are two-fold: 1) to increase thenumber of students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) who enroll in all STEM fields(chemistry, biology, math, geology, physics, computer science, and engineering) and 2) toincrease the number of students who graduate and/or transfer to four-year colleges/universities tocomplete their STEM baccalaureate degrees. STEP (at this 2-year institution) does this througha number of student support mechanisms for accepted STEM students: Implementing SI in many first-year courses (math and chemistry in particular) Summer Bridge Research Opportunities (3 week, 8 week, and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) options) Civic Engagement (students are
. Weggel, R.J., Arms, V., Makufka, M. and Mitchell, J., “Engineering Design for Freshmen.” prepared for Drexel University and the Gateway Coalition, February 1998. http://www.gatewaycoalition.org/files/Engrg_Design_for_Freshmen.pdf4. Richardson, J., Corleto, C., Froyd, J., Imbrie, P.K. Parker, J. and Roedel, R., “Freshman Design Projects in the Foundation Coalition.” 1998 Frontiers in Education Conference, Tempe, Arizona, Nov. 1998.5. Hanesian, D. and Perna, A.J., “An Evolving Freshman Engineering Design Program – The NJIT Experience.” 29th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, 1999.6. Carlson, L.E. and Sullivan, J.F., “Hands-on Engineering: Learning by Doing in the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program
tutorial oflibrary services the previous year, and they wanted to make contact with faculty to learn moreabout the role of the tutorials in student learning. With Jung Oh, professor of chemistry, the fourbecame a group with the goal of exploring how IL instruction could be adopted into cooperativefaculty's existing curriculum. Because assessment programs were currently being planneduniversity-wide, the IL Group was also investigating ways to assess information literacies acrosscurriculum. Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Midwest Section ConferenceWe adopted three near-term goals, the focus of this report: Identify cooperative faculty willing to
specific constructs of spatial thinking.Much work has been conducted to demonstrate the positive effect spatial thinking has on studentperformance in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields [4], [5], [6],[7]. Specific areas in which studies have found significant correlations between academicsuccess and spatial thinking include engineering [7], mathematics [8], geometric problem solving[9], geology [10], chemistry [11], and biology [12]. Spatial ability has also been linked toincreased retention in undergraduate STEM programs [13]. Further work has also shown that, inaddition to academic settings, spatial skills have a positive impact on professionals in STEMfields [14].Past research has revealed a gender gap in individuals
, utilize and manage both conventional andrenewable energy sources in an environmentally safe and economically viable manner.Unfortunately, many of the academic programs that provided such workforce (e.g.,chemical engineering) have redirected their focus to the health or bio-related areasleaving many energy producing and consuming industries with a high average technicalworkforce age and growing workforce demand. There is also renewed emphasis on thedevelopment of alternative sources of energy to conventional fossil fuels. The increasingdemand for energy and trained energy workforce calls for innovative methods to increaseenrollments and graduation rates of students in energy-focused disciplines.Penn State University has significant resources and
camera, a VCR and TV monitor, apower supply, a pair of microprobes, a switch box and a power amplifier. The additionalhardware that had to be acquired to develop the remote laboratory experimentation systemincluded: a PC, an Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (ELVIS) unit, a PCI-6251 DAQ board, and a PCI-1405 IMAQ board - all from National Instruments (NI). Finally,the software needed to create the remote experimentation program and the user interfaceincluded: the NI Laboratory Virtual Instrument Engineering Workbench (LabVIEW) v8.5, NIMeasurement and Automation Explorer (MAX), and NI IMAQ.The LabVIEW Virtual Instrument (VI)A flow chart of the operations that need to occur in the LabVIEW VI (or program) for executingthe remote
programming. I have a passion of researching, developing solutions, overcoming challenges, and innovating, but on the side, I also enjoy bird watching, painting, and hiking. As a Hispanic and a woman, coming from a low-income family, it is my mission to inspire, educate and bring awareness to those who have not considered an opportunity to pursue stem related dreams. I am devoted to becoming a model for those who can not represent themselves and showcase endless of possibilities. Most of all, my goal is to demonstrate potential being found everywhere, it is matter of mining the cave and finding the gold and having that special source of light to lead.Dr. Sheena M. Reeves, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Sheena M
systems with an interactive component. Therefore, a user-centered development methodology like human-computer interaction (HCI) is a much needed disciplinewithin all computer science programs. This discipline is the basis for an engaging mindset. HCI is an interdisciplinary methodology that involves skills from disciplines such aspsychology/cognitive science, engineering, informatics, computer science/software engineering,ergonomics, human factors, and social sciences4. Therefore, HCI is more closely aligned with user-centered development. Alan Cooper relates his experience of the broader perspective which he couldonly see after he extricated himself from the “programming grip”1. He claims that only then did he seethat programming is such a
: Creating an inclusive and engaging • Effective Learning Assessment learning experience • Engineering Education Grant ABC • Roles of a Professor: a progressive view of a faculty with 30+ 2017: Strategies for effective mentoring years in classroom 2018: Rewarding teaching and learning • Five effective strategies of teaching experiences • Simple techniques to improve the classroom performance • Analysis of Effectiveness of LaunchPad program • Flipped ME2040: course structure and student performanceIn line
Paper ID #28774STEM Education and Renewable Energy JobsDr. Rajarajan Subramanian, Penn State Harrisburg Rajarajan Subramanian is currently serving as Associate Chair of Civil Engineering and Construction (SDCET) programs in Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg. Previously, he worked as Transporta- tion Engineer at Maryland State Highway Administration. He earned his Ph.D. and master’s degree in engineering from the Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering, University of Florida. He has 30 years of combined experience with government, academia, and industry. He was a Senior Lecturer at Annamalai University
industries. In theelectronics technology area, two major efforts were completed. One set of standards has been developedby the American Electronics Association (AEA), which was underwritten by the United States Departmentof Labor. A second set of standards has been created by the Electronics Industries Foundation (EIF),which is the philanthropic arm of the Electronics Industries Association (EIA). The EIA standards havebeen underwritten by the United States Department of Education.The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of national skill standards to promote the assessment of theeffectiveness of an Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) program. To this end, the paper addressesfive separate areas. First, the significance of skill standards
River Environmental Sciences Field Station (SRESFS). Both programs were aimed at recruiting, retaining and training women and minorities in transportation, environmental science and engineering and natural resources-related fields of study. As SRESFS director, she led a board composed of 29 colleges and universities. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Developing and Sustaining a Research Group: A Novel Approach to Onboarding Doctoral StudentsAbstractStarting in a new institution, degree program, and research group can be a challenging transitionfor doctoral students. Although department and university orientations cover rules, deadlines,and resources, there are
: New Modules and Long-Term TrendsAbstractComputational methods have become increasingly used in both academia and industry. At theUniversity of Illinois Urbana Champaign, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering(MSE), as part of a university-funded educational innovation program, has integratedcomputation throughout its undergraduate courses since 2014. Within this curriculum, studentsare asked to solve practical problems related to their coursework using computational tools in allrequired courses and some electives. Partly in response to feedback from students, we haveexpanded our current curriculum to include more computational modules. A computationalmodule was added to the freshman Introduction to Materials Science and
, use education and research related to contemporary powerknowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to perform engineering. In our smart grid lab we have modern equipmentcomplex experiments and learn how to use optimization as well as analysis and synthesis tools currently available inprocedure for accurate data interpretation, and propose power industry. In this lab students conduct differentadditional requirements for the electromechanical devices tomeet the application specifications. In this paper we discuss the pre-designed experiments and analyze the responseeffects of the strides we have made to improve
, D., & Layton, R. A.(2008). Persistence, engagement, and migration in engineering programs. Journal of EngineeringEducation, (December), 260–278. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2168-9830.2008.tb00978[5] Sun, J. C. Y., & Rueda, R. (2012). Situational interest, computer self-efficacy and self-regulation: Their impact on student engagement in distance education. British Journal ofEducational Technology, 43(2), 191–204. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2010.01157.x[6] Guthrie, J. T., Wigfield, A., Barbosa, P., Perencevich, K. C., Taboada, A., Davis, M. H., &Tonks, S. (2004). Increasing reading comprehension and engagement through concept-orientedreading instruction. Journal of Educational Psychology, 96(3), 403–423.https://doi.org
candidates for teacheDr. Scott R. Bartholomew, Brigham Young University Scott R. Bartholomew, PhD. is an assistant professor of Technology & Engineering Studies at Brigham Young University. Previously he taught Technology and Engineering classes at the middle school and university level.Ms. Wonki Lee, Purdue University, West Lafayette Wonki Lee is pursuing a PhD in Curriculum and Instructionˆa C™s Literacy and Language program at Purdue University. She received her B.A and M.S in Korean Language Education from Seoul National University, South Korea. She served culturally and linguisticalJessica Marie YauneyMr. Scott Thorne, Purdue University, West Lafayette Scott Thorne is a doctoral candidate at Purdue University in
2020 (Figure 11), there was very littlevariation in canopy temperature for the region from which soil moisture data was being recordedin the field. Additional field trials will be undertaken with the set-up during the early stages ofgrowth of the corn crop next summer. The preliminary field trial has been very educational for thegraduate student and two undergraduate engineering students who were involved with the effort.The undergraduate students were also students in the Instrumentation course (ENGE 380) that theauthor offered to juniors in the engineering program at UMES in fall 2020. For the interestedreader, the syllabus of the course is available at the URL Instrumentation (ENGE380) Syllabus .3.0 Pandemic Related Adaptation of
from the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Purdue University. She is a member of Purdue’s Teaching Academy. Since 1999, she has been a faculty member within the First- Year Engineering Program, teaching and guiding the design of one of the required first-year engineering courses that engages students in open-ended problem solving and design. Her research focuses on the development, implementation, and assessment of modeling and design activities with authentic engineer- ing contexts. She is currently a member of the educational team for the Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN).Prof. Peter Bermel, Purdue University DR. PETER BERMEL is an assistant professor of Electrical and Computer
AC 2010-839: INSTITUTIONAL ETHNOGRAPHY: A RESEARCH METHOD TOINVESTIGATE THE WORK-LIFE EXPERIENCES OF WOMEN FACULTYMEMBERS IN STEM DISCIPLINESDina Banerjee, Purdue University Dina Banerjee is a post-doctoral researcher in the Research in Feminist Engineering (RIFE) group. Her primary responsibility is the study of the career-related experiences of the women and minority faculty members of the STEM disciplines of Purdue University. She graduated with her PhD from Purdue University in May, 2009. After her admission in Purdue University in 2002, she graduated with her third Masters with sociology major in 2004. Her areas of specialization are gender, work and occupation; development and social change
Master’s thesis examined the impact of continuing professional development through a PEP Grant and state mandated induction assistance on the socialization of a physical education teacher. He has also co-authored multiple papers and conference presentations related to physical education teacher professional development.Dr. Juan Diego Velasquez, Purdue University, West Lafayette Juan Diego Velasquez, Assistant Director for TA and Curricular Development, Ph.D., (industrial engineer- ing). Velasquez received his Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Purdue University, where he worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the honors program in the School of Engineering Education. He joined the Center for Instructional
Capstone Course in Construction Management Joseph J. Cecere , Ph.D., CPC Pennsylvania State University/ HarrisburgABSTRACTCapstone courses offered in most construction engineering programs are designed to pull together much of whatthe student has already learned in previous courses. This will enable the student to gain an appreciation of howthe different aspects of a construction project come together. The course is not an in depth study of any onefunction or technical aspect, but rather a synergistic overview of the project
Society for Engineering Education, 2016 2016 ASEE Southeast Section Conferencerecognized that LEGO Mindstorm robotic kit provide an ideal on device JAVA firmwarecompilation platform. In addition, as Java is the supported programming language by Androidoperating system, there is a seamless synchronization of development platform between LEGOand Android system.As aforementioned, in this paper, the focus is to realize the degree of potentiality of mobileplatform specially the Android platform in handling error and security hazard over the networkby operating this robot control system. This is because, robotic platform is complex in terms ofits functional architecture and many aspects need to be considered while operating