Paper ID #39205Faculty-Led Videos of Real-World Industrial and Research Applications ina Materials Science CourseDr. Carlos R. Corleto, Texas A&M University BS, MS, PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. Experience includes 20 years in industry as a lab director, technical manager and engineering advisor, 8 years of academic experience at the assistant and tenured associate professor level, 4.5 years as a professor of practice, Undergraduate Pro- gram Director of the J. M. Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering since June 2022, and active industry consultant. Author and contributing
Paper ID #38442Hands-on Experience in Solving Real-World Problems via a UniqueStudent-Faculty-Industry Collaboration ProgramMiss Swapana Subbarao Jerpoth, Rowan University Swapana S. Jerpoth received her B.Tech degree in Chemical Engineering, and her M.Tech degree in Petro- chemical Engineering from R.T.M. Nagpur University, India . Currently she is in the 4th year of Ph.D. program at the department of Chemical Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ. Her expertise includes process design, mathematical modeling, process control, process optimization, data analytics, higher-performance computing, and assessment of
audience [14]. Establishing appropriate context is important; forexample, discussing the application of the Luhn Algorithm for detecting single-digit errors withcredit card data entry will not resonate with students too young to be in possession of a creditcard. Additional motivation can result when students encounter problems posed in the context ofout-of-school interests, as such word problems contain sufficient context personalization toconnect to real-world experiences [19]. Taking into consideration real-world experiences whencrafting word problems constitutes exercises in modeling, where students are expected to developan abstract formal structure grounded in aspects of reality. This resultant word problem providesstudents with a written
, development, and operation. On the other hand, structural mechanics is physics thatstudies how motion and forces affect the deformable body. Thus, structural mechanics focuseson understanding physical laws that govern solid objects' behavior and applying these principlesto analyze and predict the response of materials and structures under various loads. That is,while SoS and structural mechanics are concerned with the behavior of systems, the formerfocuses on the overall design, management, and implementation of complex systems. The latterfocuses on studying physical laws and their application to specific components and structureswithin the system.This paper proposes using the SoS principles in structural mechanics education. By exploringthe SoS
for others interested in designing and refining hands-on mechanics activitiestoward specific learning goals.IntroductionIn engineering statics courses students work with contexts and concepts from a broad range ofreal-world applications. While there are a variety of formulae and procedural ideas to be learnedand understood, it is also important to develop conceptual understanding of key course ideas.Active learning supports students’ performance in the STEM disciplines as compared totraditional lecture [1], particularly for students from historically marginalized groups [2], and cansupport the development of conceptual understanding. One way to do this is to use 3D models ofcommon statics concepts, such as vectors, forces, and moments to
their classes, and how they are expected to solve problems if theypursue a career in engineering [1]–[3]. Engineering science courses typically assign closed endedproblems which have one answer and one method of finding a solution, and are expected to becompleted individually, in contrast to the open endedness of real world problems which aresolved through collaboration and fusion of engineering judgment and conceptual knowledge tocreate a solution, rather than find the “accepted” one. Engineering science courses (e.g.thermodynamics, statics, and dynamics) serve to provide students with the tools to solveengineering problems in the form of physics and mathematics knowledge, although theytypically do not provide students the ability to utilize
, Call centers, TSA etc., establish theirpeople resources using time standards. They could be historical or current. Time studies in theindustrial world have been done from around the 1930s. Frank and Lillian Gilbreths are known tobe the pioneers of “one best way to complete a task” 2. Frederick Taylor started the scientificmanagement where his mantra was “a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work” 3This paper presents, how I taught the real-life applications of time and motion studies using thetextbook as a theoretical platform. There are various aspects of the teaching methodology thatcome from my work experiences. I had myself taken this course in this department in 2006 as apart of my master's degree. It helped lay the foundation about the
property values obtained fromtheir experiments for each unspecified specimen. After completing the four-week laboratorymodule, our survey data indicated that 91% of the students (n=157) are confident or very confidentin their abilities to apply the same ASTM standard in the future, and 78% are confident or veryconfident they can follow a new ASTM test standard. The majority (84%) of the students agreedthat the activities helped them understand the real-world application of the theory they had learnedin their Mechanical Engineering (ME) curriculum. Additionally, 76% of the students agreed theyapplied knowledge from their past ME courses to these lab activities. We concluded hands-onexperiments were consistently the most encouraging activities that
questions: 1. What did you learn about data science and civil engineering that was new to you (cite specific relevant sources) 2. Given the 4 ‘realms’ of data science skills in the bulleted list above, discuss those that interest you the most (or least) and those that you feel confident that you can learn (or not) 3. Give an example of a data science related application that you think is relevant to one of the 5 ‘Future World Vision’ scenarios (Mega City, Floating City, Frozen City, Off-Planet City, Rural City) Reminder: your response should be 250 to 500 words.Figure 3. Data Science homework assignmentCreativity and Innovation HomeworkThe goal of this homework was to allow students the freedom to explore topics on the cuttingedge of
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specially using real dataset. Also, in a post-pandemic scenario, the design and implementation of MOOCs became a valuable tool to reachstudents and professionals around the world. This paper focuses on the description of theelements associated with the design of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on MicrogridState Estimation, Optimization and Cybersecurity as well as the presentation of the generalitiesrelated to MATLAB simulations that will be part of the MOOC. For the present study, thesimulations for cybersecurity cover the utilization of real dataset associated with the electricalpower system of the Dominican Republic by means of deep learning tools offered by theMATLAB software. All this relevant research work has been funded by the
paper can allow otherswith similar interests to execute such programs and see their impact in their communities.Although further research is required to understand the program’s impact on the students in thelong run, the community approach of this program is a good starting point for embedding STEMlearning into real-world issues. References[1] A. N. Rusmana, A. Widodo, W. Surakusumah, “Promoting the middle school students’ engineering skills and conceptual understanding through STEM-based learning,” Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/1957/1/012020. [Accessed Dec. 1, 2022].[2] C. Maiorca, T
with real-world applications. Though this project group has attempted to strike a balance between the twoextremes, there is concern that, in coming semesters, the DT project will require tasks and stepsthat are difficult for new students to complete without having continued with the project groupthroughout the entirety of its track.The problem of chronological dependency and task flexibility is compounded by the capabilitiesof the students, which must be developed through training with the utilized PLM applications.Though the class is focused primarily on teaching PLM, successful completion of the tasksnecessary to create the DT requires mastery of the respective skills associated with each task.The current solution is to allow the instructor
allowing the material to retain many of its mechanical properties.SiC is very cost-effective and prolongs the life of welded materials, so it is a practical material touse when teaching corrosion-prevention techniques to engineering students that can be applied tothe real world. The experiments from this paper can help students better understand corrosion byallowing them to perform their own experiments and observing how corrosion is caused and howit can be prevented. Engineering students will also study the strength of certain materials, so it is important toknow how joining processes, such as welding, affect the strength, and how it can be improved.The gradual evolution of the fine grains caused by the addition of the SiC powder plays a
engineering degree requires.● Create a plan for success as an engineering student.● Articulate interests and challenges you may encounter as a first-year student. Identify the appropriate resources and opportunities to contribute to your educational experience, goals, and campus engagement.● Demonstrate strategies to explore real world problems, questions, and challenges inside and outside the classroom from an engineering perspective.● Explain processes, methods, and evidence that engineers use to explore and address real- world, contemporary problem or answer a compelling question.Course lectures and activities covered the following topics: (new are in bold) Week 1: What is engineering? Famous engineers Week 2: Course Description
thru a Virtual Reality Engineering Training ApplicationKeywords: engineering application, computer science, virtual reality, human technologyinteractionAbstractAt San Francisco State University, a primarily undergraduate institution and Hispanic servinginstitute, efforts are underway to explore the efficacy of teaching human-technology interactionsthrough a real application of virtual reality. Virtual reality is an emerging technology in theeducation field with immense capabilities to transcend beyond time and space boundaries. TheVirtual Reality Engineering program at SFSU brings together structural engineering andcomputer science colleagues to develop a virtual reality platform for engineering professionalsand students
specific robot) is essential, and optimizing this aspect can significantly improve the efficiency oftask completion. All these experiments need to be conducted in different environments, indoorsand outdoors, and the type of obstacles also need to vary to create a realistic environment. Theimportance and desirability of developing vision-based mobile robotic systems are explored.Based on these studies, it is possible to develop and deploy an automated multi-robot system tohelp in construction applications. By adding more sensors, like ultrasonic sensors, to the blimp,obstacle avoidance can be achieved, as well as more accurate data. The hierarchical task solutioncan also be applied and tested in a real heterogeneous robotic system rather than a
through the problem. This process has been shown to increase studentmotivation, allowing them to apply the knowledge learned in engineering classes, in aninteractive environment. Students get a chance to discuss concepts with each other andcollaborate on projects working towards a common goal – this is also representative of a real-world project. Hadim et. al. [4-7] suggest that project-based learning facilitates the developmentof many of the “soft skills” demanded from engineering graduates.Research GoalsThis research project aligns with the university wide Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) initiative.The course makes it clear that the undergraduate research experience provides appropriatescaffolding. In other words, students learn some
following questions with minormodification for evaluating the teachers’ self-efficacy as shown in Table 1. The questions arecategorized into three sections. A. Instructional self-efficacy: These questions are to find out whether teachers feel they have more knowledge, tools, and confidence to assist themselves in teaching after they participate in the summer program. The teachers’ summer research should have loaded them with more tools and capabilities. B. Community involvement: These questions are to find out whether teachers realize that they have more access to community resources after the summer experience. The teachers’ summer activities include field trips to local industries to experience real world
Paper ID #38852Applications of Teams and Stories: Augmenting the Development ofEntrepreneurial Mindset in EngineersDr. Ellen Zerbe, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Adjo A. Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology Professor Adjo Amekudzi-Kennedyˆa C™s research, teaching and professional activities focus on civil infrastructure decision making to promote sustainable development. She studies complex real-world sys- tems and develops infrastructure decision support systemDr. Kevin Haas, Georgia Institute of Technology Associate Chair of Undergraduate Programs, School of Civil and Environmental EngineeringDr. Robert
Paper ID #39331Putting Individual Learning Responsibility Back into the Team Experience– An Application of the Design ExperienceDr. Cecelia M. Wigal, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Cecelia M. Wigal is a Professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She received her Ph.D. from Northwestern University (1998), MSEE from Illinois Institute of Technology (1991), and BSEE from Ohio Northern University (1985). Dr. Wigal teaches interdisciplinary design and controls courses. Her primary engagement activity is improving the lives of those with physical and
an extension of a previous study by the authors on the useof WebGL-based interactive graphics technologies in realization of an immersive virtual realityplatform for hands-on laboratory instruction in distance engineering education. In this paper, theauthors’ previous work on creating immersive worlds for simulating industrial automationsystems will be expanded to include real-time interaction by students through control andprogramming of the simulated automation systems via the Arduino computing platform.The proposed system aims at enhancing the students’ interaction with the laboratory equipmentthrough VR simulations, and apply their design and programming skills in real-time. While usingthe system, the students develop programs for
, and control the network through a centralized control plane using a protocol called OpenFlow. Unlike traditional networking, SDN separates the control plane from the data plane, thereby reducing the overhead of each device and increasing manageability. SDN has proved to be a viable alternative for the smart grid OT networks considering the high-frequency data requirement of real-time applications to provide a quick situational awareness to network operators 21,22 .The hardware-in-the-Loop tested simulation platform provides the students with real-world hands-on experience in networking and data communication. Using the software network emulation tools,the students are able to emulate various technologies such as Wi-Fi
, and the ability tosupport modular equipment.Students are enrolled in a research course and get credit for their work. They have the option touse the credits towards technical electives for their degree program. This course is open to allstudents from all engineering disciplines, including undergraduate freshmen all the way to seniorstudents. They are taught the research methods and processes and apply those techniques on a real-world project. Senior students also serve as mentors to junior students.Literature Review & MethodologyResearch shows that students actively working on hands-on engineering projects learn above andbeyond the traditional classroom instruction. Kokotsaki et. al. [1] indicate that active student-centered form of
the model. One studentselected rocket launching processes, while the other four students selected different airportoperation processes, including security checks, flight schedules under extreme weatherconditions, flight take-off and landing with emergent conditions, and aircraft maintenance.Through this three-week project, the students were able to 1) understand the concepts andimportance of computer simulation, 2) learn to use ARENA simulation software to developsimple simulation models with animation, and 3) collect, process, and analyze real-world datafrom various sources. Figure 3 shows an example of the students’ results.Figure 3: Sample results from Project #3, simulation results of a small airport’s operations withArena models.Project
solutions to significant, real-world problems. 2. Work with others, such as team members, project sponsors, and faculty members. 3. Situate their work in the relevant social context(s). 4. Develop and deliver a clear, convincing oral presentation and 5. Write an extensive professional report. The team for this project consisted of three students (one female and two male students).Two of the three students had never been outside the United States, so cultural and extensivelogistical preparations were made before the trip. The team decided to redesign and implement asystem to address water scarcity, which required technical skills and creative problem-solving.As mentioned before, this was part of
continuouslyemerging beyond disciplines, knowledge practices and innovations are constantly transforming bytechnologies,studentsweeducatetodaywouldbenefitfromhavingacompetencetomakeconnectionsamongconceptsandexperiences,andremixknowledgeandmethodsfromdifferentdisciplinestoapplythem through real-world engagements. Therefore, students must play a key role to make integrativeleaninghappenwithin-depthcommitmentandengagement,theSFTcurriculumdevelopsanewkindofscaffolding that allows students going beyond a particular discipline and focusing on discovery andcreativitytowardsfuturetechnologieswiththeirmentorgroupstodistinctivelyconnecttheircurricularlearning,projectexperiences,andcampusandcommunitylife.5. ConclusionsThis paper provides a shortcut into the case of SFT
skills that are needed to make lasting connections after graduating college.The program cultivates a sense of belonging to international members who may not have theirfamilies close to home for support. The program has been deemed highly beneficial forinternational students due to the fact that it enhances the network for individuals to discover newemployment opportunities. After graduation, program graduates can potentially benefit fromthese relationships by obtaining a highly desired employment position or by receiving anoutstanding recommendation from various industry CEO’s who have a first-hand demonstrationof the student’s real-world experience and professional demeanor.Introduction Middle Tennessee State University’s Human Exploration
proposed tools for assessing globalengineering competencies, which highlights the recent interest in evaluating these skills in ourstudents [6].For students to have greater exposure to global engineering topics, we developed a weekendworkshop open to all undergraduates interested in improving their low-resource medical devicedesign skills. The program allows students to learn from international cultural mentors anddevelop solutions to real-life challenges. Students are presented with scenarios from currentchallenges in sub-Saharan African healthcare settings. The program is free for all participants,and under-represented students and those who have not traveled internationally were encouragedto apply.In November 2021, we held our first workshop to
Paper ID #40010Implementation of a Multiyear Pre-Collegiate Engineering Research ProgramDr. Mary E. Loveless, Baylor School Mary Loveless is the Director of the Baylor Research Program at the Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN. Holding degrees in Computer Science (B.S.) and Biomedical Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.), is the director of Baylor Research as well as one of the leads in the Engineering Branch of the Baylor Research Program as well. She mentors pre-collegiate students through the research and engineering design process through real-world collegiate-level research projects.Louie C. ElliottBenjamin H. HoltRamon Antonio