applications to engineering as well as theirrelevance to today’s technology. The program runs successfully through collaboration with theSchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering, microelectronics Packaging Research Center(PRC) (an NSF Engineering Research Center) and the School of Physics. The program has threecomponents: (1) to enables teachers to fully take advantage of their subsequent researchexperience, a two -week course on modern physics, with a laboratory component is given; (2) athree day module course on applications of modern physics concepts to microelectronics; and (3)a five and a half week summer research experience. Workshops are also held during the teachersstay at Georgia Tech to help them with the development of lesson plans and
• Co-creation of Design document – Learning outcomes, Design Content, Methodology, Schedules, Action learning projects • Project plan with milestones and schedule for joint reviews • Monthly review of progress by the Core team by WebEx • Development of content, duration, sequence by the Develop respective core team members • Design of assessment rubrics for assignment and projects • Identification of action learning projects and scope
university-level engineering [31]. Given the context of theclassroom in the camp, as well as the challenge of teaching engineering in a politicallycomplicated and highly regulated environment, we followed a course methodology based onrecent studies about education in fragile contexts and previous experience from the researchers inteaching engineering [32] [33] [34]. Also, we designed our intended outcomes, content,assessment, and pedagogy with the goal of fostering social responsibility so that the coursewould be meaningful and applicable to students’ local community. For example, we consideredexisting engineering problems in the community and pedagogical constraints in the classroom aspart of our course planning based on democratic basis
coded based on the four themes: Educational Activates, Hobbies and Interests,Future Plans and Relationships. During this cycle of coding, the coders and faculty advisorfound and discussed the sub-themes which was used in the second cycle of coding. During boththe first and second cycles of coding, the coders met to arbitrate the results until agreement wasmade on the codes. The target was an interrater reliability Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.8 [14].The results from coding the qualitative data was then interpreted in conjunction with those fromthe quantitative portion. This was completed according to recommendations from the literatureabout mixed methods research, such as Creswell’s book, Designing and Conducting MixedMethods Research [15
implementationactivities.Dialogues was grounded in an institutional strategic planning process and occurred as part of arange of gender equity activities implemented during an NSF funded ADVANCE project. TheADVANCE program provides significant funding to institutional change efforts that recruit,retain and promote women faculty in science, technology, engineering and math fields. TheDialogues process consisted of a series of sessions (ranging from three to eight) that engageddepartmental faculty in a total of eight hours of facilitated reflection activities and discussionsabout implementing the university’s strategic plan to meet the vision of the respectivedepartment. At each meeting, facilitators guided faculty through a series of activities aimed atdefining the
. Early respondents were offered a $5 Starbucks gift card for participating. Table 2. Outline of survey questions. Part Description # of Questions 1 Demographics (gender, race/ethnic background, age, etc.), family 13 background, and basic information about current educational activities 2a Undergraduate students only: Experiences during their civil, architectural, 45 or structural engineering education; memberships in student organizations, and future plans 2b Graduate students
wasacceptable at both time points (T1 α = .715, T2 α = .91). Items were averaged so that higherscores indicated greater confidence in abilities to work in teams.Education intentions. Three questions (Estrada et al., 2011) assessed participants’ educationplans in engineering. Questions were answered on a scale from 1 (Very unlikely) to 6 (Verylikely) indicating students’ plans to attend an MS program in engineering, a PhD program, and togain experience working in an engineering lab. Items were averaged such that higher scoresrepresented greater intentions to pursue additional education and were analyzed individually.Career intentions. A 7-item measure (Estrada et al., 2011; Schultz & Estrada, 2010) evaluatedstudents’ career intentions in the field
Learning Outcomes Specific, detailed learning outcomes for personal and interpersonal skills, and product, process, and system building skills, as well as disciplinary knowledge, consistent with program goals and validated by program stakeholder 3 Integrated Curriculum A curriculum designed with mutually supporting disciplinary courses, with an explicit plan to integrate personal and interpersonal skills, and product, process, and system building skills 4 Introduction to An introductory course that provides the framework for engineering practice in product, process, and Engineering system building, and
each semester commences and voted upon my chosen faculty and students. The review ofproposals process is done in order to ensure quality projects that will engage participants andoffer the chance to acquire knowledge of the Learning Objectives. Types of IPRO projectsinclude research, design, process improvement, and business planning, performed as servicelearning projects, entrepreneurial projects, consulting projects and international service. IPROprojects are among the general education requirement for all undergraduates (i.e., two three-credit hour semester-long project courses fulfill the requirement). Over the past few years, theIPRO Program has begun to establish systematic evaluation of the various parts of the programin order to
experts.Perspectives of our Students in Computational ScienceThe current SSTEM program admitted its first cohort in fall semester of 2020. In the midst of thepandemic and being restricted to virtual meetings, the first year was focused on providingacademic and emotion support for students, and building a cohort through virtual meetings, andprofessional development. In addition to lectures/discussions about academic planning, careerexploration, time management, mental health and wellbeing, we also developed activities to helpstudents understand the opportunities and challenges in interdisciplinary careers, particularly forinterdisciplinary computational scientists. We developed two activities that year that wecontinue to use., The first was a series of three
addressed with severaltactics that are described and assessed in this paper.Course DescriptionHistorically, civil engineers have planned and designed water infrastructure to prevent floods,supply water, collect stormwater and wastewater, generate hydropower, and manage waterways.Recently, challenges facing water resources projects have intensified and diversified becausegrowing metropolitan populations, aging infrastructure, changing climate, improved awarenessof environmental impacts, and policy have become much more nuanced and complex. Nowhereis this more evident than in the western United States, particularly in that region served by theColorado River. In essence, even if the skills, technologies, and solutions available to waterresources
Education, 2014 Use of Microsoft Testing Tools to Teach Software Testing: An Experience ReportAbstractThis paper reports our experience using Microsoft testing tools in both graduate and under-graduate Software Testing courses for four semesters. In particular, we used Microsoft Visu-al Studio Ultimate 2010 (including Microsoft Test Manager 2010) and Microsoft TeamFoundation Server 2010, which together offer an integrated and comprehensive environmentfor the application lifecycle management, including test planning, authoring, automation,execution, tracking, monitoring and managing. We assessed our experience in using thetools from the student`s and the teacher’s points of view. Based on students’ feedback
Paper ID #39500Integration of Public Policy into Civil Engineering UndergraduateCurricula: Review of Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and CourseApplicationDr. Michelle Oswald Beiler, Bucknell University Dr. Michelle Oswald Beiler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Bucknell University. She has completed her Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering, a Mas- ter’s degree in Urban Affairs and Public Policy, and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware, specializing in transportation planning. She received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
facilitators with additional experience and expands the number of individualswho can “train the trainers” and help to propagate the program for future participants.In addition to describing the experiences and results from this “train the trainers” effort, thispaper details the information, planning tools, and supports that are incorporated throughout theCyberAmbassadors professional skills curriculum materials to assist facilitators in offering thesetrainings. Lessons learned from this project can be adapted to other professional educationefforts, both in terms of preparing new instructors and in helping trained facilitators betterunderstand and meet the needs of their audience.Background and Related Work: The Importance of Professional SkillsThe
of a stakeholderanalysis and customer value model (CVM). The systems engineering students also create and runlinear optimization models to help identify the most effective way to approach the constructionof the bridge on competition day. The interdisciplinary nature of the project allows both the civilengineering and systems engineering students to more effectively satisfy the student outcomes ofthe Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). The integration of the twodisciplines requires the students to apply more effectively ABET student outcomes (5) an abilityto function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create acollaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet
two-semester capstone course/project (computer engineering students) orsenior class design course/project (computer science students). Required co-curricular elementsincluded faculty mentors and participation in monthly LEAP Activities (that includedmultidisciplinary projects, guest speakers, skills-building workshops, and field trips). Optionalco-curricular elements included leadership opportunities within a professionally-focused studentorganization, faculty-mentored research, and internships. All planned support programs weregrounded in evidence-based strategies and research pointing to likelihood of their increasingstudent success and completion.It should be noted that UVU’s S-STEM proposal did not specifically mention the use of “high
the rhythm of “What/So What/ NowWhat?” Around this time, we began using this as a structure for reflections throughout thecurriculum, beginning in the first required seminar. This structure was inspired by the literatureon reflection that emphasize movement to future action, or a cyclical process [2, 3]. Around2000, we began also to use the acronym PAW, or “Present, Analyze, What’s Next?”, branded toour animal mascot [18].From 2017 to 2020, we used the same prompt for all of the reflections, as shown below, andencouraged students to choose from a menu of sub-prompts for their own What, So What andNow What.In 2020, of course the COVID-19 pandemic caused us to re-think our plans. Many of ourstudents were no longer able to do the experiences
students’ learning in entrepreneurship. Through a quasi-experimental study, weassume that students who participate in SRL activities will improve their entrepreneurial skillsetand mindset and demonstrate improved learning outcomes in an entrepreneurship course.Research has suggested that SRL is beneficial for students to develop entrepreneurial skills [1].In other words, effective entrepreneurs regulate their cognition, metacognition, and motivation toadapt to new environments and unexpected challenges, make appropriate decisions, andovercome obstacles, which overlap with the essential elements in SRL [2], [3]. SRL describes aphase-like learning model that includes students’ goal setting and planning before a task,strategic actions and monitoring
in Engi- neering Education and Future Professoriate. MiguelAndr´es’s research includes sustainable infrastructure design and planning, smart and resilient cities, and the development of engineers who not only have strong technical and practical knowledge but the social awareness and agency to address global humanitarian, environmental, and social justice challenges. For him, social justice is a concept that should always be involved in discussions on infrastructure. Related to STEM education, Miguel Andr´es is in developing and applying contemporary pedagogies for STEM courses, teaching empathy studies in engineering as a tool for innovation, and assessing engineering students’ agency to address climate change
Paper ID #34171Cross Sectional Assessment of CEM Curriculum Offerings at thePre-college level in North Carolina (Evaluation)Ms. Cayla Lenore Anderson, Clemson University Cayla Anderson is a doctoral student and graduate research assistant in the Planning, Design, and Built Environment program at Clemson University. Her research interests include construction education at the pre-college level, workforce development for minorities in construction, and gender and space in- tersections on construction jobsites. Her interests stems from her experience as a Black woman in the construction industry. Cayla received a dual
plan, building and testingdesigns, making improvements, and assessing completion. In this study, facets of engineeringawareness of learners were determined by examining their ability to identify engineering-relatedpractices, strategies, and processes they used; and associating those practices, strategies, andprocesses with the construct of engineering.To conduct this exploration, researchers implemented three approaches to measure facets ofengineering awareness: observations, interviews and surveys. These methods provided data toaddress the following research questions: 1. What engineering practices do researchers observe visitors exercising? (Related to a facet of procedural knowledge) 2. From a list provided, what engineering
the variousdisciplines of civil engineering. Applications of GIS are highlighted as the course steps throughdifferent phases of a civil engineering infrastructure project, including planning, data collection,environmental analysis, design, construction, and data collection for operations and maintenance.ArcGIS Pro software is used to teach core civil engineering topics throughout these projectphases such as zoning requirements and calculations, elevation surfaces, watershed delineation,earthwork volumes, and roadway profiles. Thus, the course covers basic principles to facilitate aworking knowledge of GIS, but also allows students to tap into the data revolution, leveragelarge spatial datasets to create sustainable designs, make informed
a M.E. and Ph.D. from the University ofCarlson, et al. follow this up with “… it is not simply enough Virginia in 1998 and 2000. His research areato teach students about handling incoming data, they must is nanoscale materials design and synthesis for catalytic applications with an emphasisknow, and practice, how to develop and manage their own on structure/property relationships and in-situdata with an eye toward the next scientist down the road.”[2] characterization.Federal agencies (e.g., NSF,[3] NIH,[4] and USGS[5]) are alsorequiring the submission of a Data Management Plan (DMP
a temporary marina dock ramp, allowing the temporary bridge to be returned toits proper use. This cadet-led project required geotechnical, hydrologic, and structuralengineering analyses and design prior to construction of the bridge, as well as the application ofconstruction engineering and management principles and methods throughout the planning andconstruction process. The cadet team followed Forest Service design parameters, includingmaking the bridge both wide enough and strong enough to accommodate ATVs for search andrescue missions. The bridge was also designed to accommodate the approximately 30,000 annualhikers on the popular McCullough Gulch trail. Cadets designed and analyzed the bridge duringthe academic year and constructed the
Department of Education’s academic standards specifically cite “TechnologyEducation” as an objective at all K-12 grade levels.11 Included in this set of standards are missivessuch as, “apply basic computer operations and concepts,” with minimal guidance as to how todesign and implement lesson plans to advance the student’s technical proficiency. While thisopenness enables freedom within curriculum development, it can also mean that technologyprograms are underdeveloped, understaffed and without the technical support needed to sustainsuch programs on a daily basis. To address these challenges, educational Fellows of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF)GK12 program have introduced a pilot program of computer-aided instruction (CAI) at two site
Debra Gilbuena is a graduate student in Business Administration and Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. She currently has research in the areas of solar cell development through thin film technology, business plan writing and engineering education. Debra has 4 years of experience including positions in semiconductor manufacturing, propellant manufacturing, electronics cooling and sensor development, an area in which she holds a patent and has provided international consulting. Debra was awarded the Teacher's Assistant of the Year Award for the College of Engineering at Oregon State University for her work as a Teacher's Assistant in thermodynamics courses. She has interests in
into practice; not only the electronics portion, but working as a teamand planning ahead.” The HARP program was started in 2003 through an Indiana Space Grant Consortiumgrant, and has been the recipient of four consecutive grants for the continuation of the program,as well as matching funds from the Lilly Corporation, Taylor University’s Center for Researchand Innovation, and other INSGC grants focusing on research of individual components of thesystem. The program was recognized as having the potential to become a powerful new tool inTaylor University’s STEM curriculum from the very beginning: in the 2003 grant, theobservation was made that the program would be an asset to Taylor University students becauseof the requirements listed
build a nationally recognized firm in affiliate marketing, if not a globalpowerhouse. While the vision was a bold one for a 21 year-old undergraduate student, success ofother Hinman CEOs and alumni provided precedence and support. This vision and commitmentto growth parallels the literature review. The importance of planning is evident with Anik.Contrary to the literature, the relationships with other firms have not played a role in AffiliateClassroom’s growth thus far. Page 11.289.8 7 Table 2. Comparisons and contrasts of firm attributes Our
and saying “Fellas’ I am the truth, I’ll tell you what you are doingright and I’ll tell you when you’re making mistakes. Every team member knows right up frontthat not only will I tell them the truth-but I will do so as soon as possible,”(Krzyzewski &Phillips, 2000, p.75). This straight forward approach eliminates possible excuses or negativeadjustments. This can be is a valuable approach, because now your staff members know exactlywhere you stand-always with the truth. As simple as it may seem, the problem may fall back onthe manager (librarian or coach) because it only works as long as they are consistent and fair.The test occurs when a project sequence (library) or game plan (coach) goes wrong (assumingthe task is executed correctly
, ground station, andsupporting infrastructure; 2) comprehend the complex interaction and interdependencies of UASsubsystems; 3) understand mission operational planning considerations such as flight planningand data requirements planning; and 4) demonstrate the ability to clearly and conciselycommunicate a UAS mission analysis in both written and oral form. In addition, due to studentfeedback from its inaugural offering, this second offering of the course included the design,construction, and flight of an actual UAS in support of a selected remote sensing mission.While this 1-semester course was originally intended as a graduate class, its overwhelmingpopularity has resulted in it also being offered to seniors at UAF and now via video link to