R.B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of In- dianapolis (UIndy). Saqib received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines (CSM), focusing on ”Optical Diagnostics of Lithium-Sulfur and Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolytes using Attenuated Total Reflection Infrared Spectroscopy”. He likes to use innovative pedagogical techniques to facilitate student learning.Dr. David Olawale, R.B. Annis School of Engineering, University of Indianapolis Dr. David Olawale is a professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the R. B. Annis School of Engineering, University of Indianapolis. He has diverse experience in research and development, as well as technology commercialization and
problem in getting faculty interest in developing the course, and the collaborationbetween retention professionals and faculty went well.After the course, an iterative improvement retrospective will be performed on the program asimplemented to this point to inform improvements for next year’s cohort © American Society for Engineering Education, 2021 2021 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.2030297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.KeywordsFaculty Paper
of multiplechoice and short answer. For exams, online proctoring was not an option, however, in-personinvigilated final lab assessments with small groups was possible. This was found to work well. Bothstudents and faculty felt that these exams were more reflective of student learning and competency. Tomaintain a balance between academic integrity and the availability of resources, faculty felt it wasnecessary to design unique problems since solutions to many existing problems were readily availableonline. In addition, with reduced room capacities for in person exams, multiple exams needed to becreated. This was accomplished by creating questions which were easily expandable to thedevelopment of new questions. Attempting various types of
. Traditional orientation programs have historically taken place on campus and materialhas been covered in full during the in-person event. During Summer 2020, our office drew uponthe flipped advising approach (Kuhn, Gordon, & Webber, 2006) to create meaningful activitiesthat took place electronically prior to students’ scheduled orientation date. These activities tookplace via an online Education Learning System (i.e., Canvas) and utilized modules withinteractive videos, presentations, and quizzes which assessed students’ learning outcomes. Wethen revamped our day-of activities to reflect on the online modules. This process allowed ourteam to reinvision the orientation process in order to create meaningful interactions via Zoomduring the day-of
for MFGE-325, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)establishes eight groups of three students each. Intentionally, each group has studentsrepresenting plastics engineering and manufacturing engineering. Proper group sizing has beencrucial in order to effectively maximize CNC machine tool usage, in addition to facilitatinginner-group collaboration.Prior student knowledge and skill of operational sequencing, proper machine tool setup, toolingselection, and CAM programming are reflected in the choices each group makes as they proceedto manufacture the injection mold inserts in MFGE-325. Groups are also faced with makingdecisions on how to collectively utilize their own talents to assure timely completion for thePLE-310 class (to allow for molding
while the instructor and teaching assistants work around the roomto help the student pairs whose progress is slowed by wiring or measurement errors.The students summarize their observations and data measurements in a report they complete each weekafter the laboratory session. We encourage them to reflect on what they learned by completing thelaboratory and what they would improve if they had to do a similar design for a different goal.Grading of the laboratory work emphasized the importance of the preparation and preliminary report(50% of laboratory grade) in comparison with the post-lab report (30%). Questions asked of the studentsat the end of each laboratory to check their involvement in the laboratory counted for 20% of thelaboratory
, and discuss the application process. • Make a compelling (clearly argued, articulated, inspiring, and well prepared) presentation about how their international experiences are relevant and beneficial to becoming a successful engineer. • Anticipate the cultural demands that may accompany international business travel and formulate a plan to compensate for such needs, including identifying appropriate resources to investigate how one can professionally engage with the target culture. • Discover opportunities for international internships, careers, and fellowships. • Reflect and build upon intercultural learning experiences and to consider ways to apply their knowledge, skills, and perspectives
descriptionsof their circuits. For the microwave and RF engineer, however, these open and short circuitmeasurements are problematic because as one goes higher in frequency, reliable opens and shortsare difficult to implement because of the electromagnetics involved. For this reason, scattering orS-parameters are instead used, where the measurements look at incident and reflected energyfrom the networks in the presence of matched terminations rather than total voltages andcurrents. The measurement of S-parameters is frequently done using an S-parameter multiportanalyzer, with two-port analyzers being the most frequently found since many circuits such asfilters and amplifiers are two-port networks. These S-parameters can be measured as a functionof
improvedstudent performance. In addition, the widely available digital course will prove most beneficialto the underserved populations with previously limited access to much of the knowledge andskills incorporated into this pre-college course.Included in this paper is a framework of concepts to be addressed in the course. ContentStudent skill and knowledge deficiencies are often observed in both academic preparedness andcollegiate life readiness through instructor observations and student self-reflections. As such,items in these areas need to be part of a college prep program to ensure that students are readiedon all fronts.Radcliffe and Bos re-inforce that “key dimensions for building college readiness
networkPedagogical ApproachCollaborative learning through hands-on, inquiry-based activities is very important for K-12students. In the delivery of the camp program, we used collaborative learning and inquiry-basedstrategies. These strategies made not only hands-on activities more engaging but also initiatedpeer-to-peer learning by encouraging skilled students to help their teammates who were not asskilled as themselves. Hands-on activities were designed based on an inquiry-based frameworkdefined in our earlier work8-10. This framework is inspired by Kolb’s Experiential Learning Model.In addition to step-by-step instructions, each of the camp hands-on activities has three componentsto enhance student learning- Reflective Observation, Abstract
week, and includes assignments related to skills-reflection and skills-building exercises. The course is facilitated by College of Engineering Academic Affairs staff and issupported by guest lecturers from on-campus content experts in the areas of stress management,counseling resources, academic and tutoring resources, etc. The course is required for two populationsof students; those on Academic Warning after their first semester and those who failed to successfullycomplete the required introductory engineering course taught in the fall semester.IntroductionThe College of Engineering is the largest college within NC State University with over 10,000undergraduate and graduate students. All undergraduate students begin in the Engineering First
. The missionunderpinning all efforts at the United States Coast Guard Academy is to produce officerready Leaders of Character. As defined by our institution, a Leader of Character is “aleader who embodies the Coast Guard values and influences and inspires others toachieve a goal by seeking to discover the truth, deciding what is right, and demonstratingthe courage to act accordingly… always”. During this 200-week experience, cadets learnto lead self and to lead others using the LEAD model. Learn from Theory. Experience through Practice. Analyze using Reflection. Deepen understanding through Mentoring.The LEAD model emphasizes four components that enhance holistic leader developmentand contribute to developing Leaders of Character. LEAD
. Compliant films containing metal electrodessubstituted a 2.5 weight percent aqueous solution for water in the formulations.Analytical Methods for Sample Characterization:Spectroscopic Tests - A Buck Scientific Incorporated (Model 500) Infrared Spectrometer wasused to determine the percent reflectance and estimate the degree of polymerization for thecellulosic films. The polymer film was sandwiched between two sodium chloride salt plates (25x 4 mm) and scanned in the range from 4000 cm-1 to 600 cm-1. A Thermo Scientific Niton XL2XRF Analyzer was used to determine the weight percent of the loaded metal in compliant film.A 3 electrode setup was used for the electrochemical tests. The metal containing compliant filmwas used as the working electrode
Primary Standard for the Master of Engineering (Civil Systems).The secondary standards are AQF level 7 for the Bachelor of Technology, AQF Level 9 forthe Master of Engineering and the CSU Graduate Learning Outcomes, which need to beachieved at the Bachelor of Technology degree level.In what is not normally part of the CSU course design process, one additional secondarystandard is applied as an aspirational target – outcomes that are strongly desirable at the endof a degree, and which should be supported by the curriculum, but which are not essential forgraduation. This standard is the EA Stage 2 competency standard for Chartered Engineers.The aspirational standards reflect the competitive advantage that CSU engineering course offers to students
leveraging extramural support? – Are the significance and merit of the research clearly documented? – Does the PI provide information necessary to determine if this is a new direction and that the research does not overlap with existing funded projects? – Have potential barriers or technical difficulties been identified? – Does the PI (and collaborators) have the experience necessary to carry out the project? – Are the goals, objectives and expected results stated clearly and are they reasonable, given the funds and time provided? – Are the methods outlined and do they reflect the goals and objectives stated in the proposal? – Have extramural opportunities been identified and are they reasonable?
grant ENG-1042875. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
authentic STEM experiencesto students in grades K-12 in order to foster students’ engagement and interest in STEM [8].The problems that we face in our rapidly evolving global society are multidisciplinary in nature,requiring the integration of multiple subjects to develop solutions. The complex andmultidisciplinary nature of these real-world problems is a driving force behind arguments forintegrated STEM approaches to teaching and learning in K-12 classrooms. Indeed, researchershave argued that integration across the STEM disciplines provide the best opportunity forstudents to experience authentic learning environments and that teaching without integration“does not reflect the natural interconnectedness of the four STEM components in the real
game is to help students recognizealternatives in engineering ethical scenarios, in a playful environment. After the card game, adebrief session asks the students to reflect upon their choices during the game and reinforces theconcepts of the lecture. Afterwards, a second brief powerpoint presentation takes a closer look atcase study analysis, and focuses on the logical process of making ethical decisions. Thispowerpoint is supplemented by a short video on the Piper Alpha disaster, and leads to adiscussion of engineering codes of ethics. The final activity is a group oral presentation, inwhich teams are tasked with researching engineering ethics case studies of their own choice.These case study presentations will be evaluated using the ABET
Paper ID #27970Leveraging Algae to Inspire Curiosity, Develop Connections, and Demon-strate Value Creation for First Year Engineering StudentsDr. Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University Kevin Dahm is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He earned his BS from Worces- ter Polytechnic Institute (92) and his PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (98). He has pub- lished two books, ”Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics” and ”Interpreting Diffuse Reflectance and Transmittance.” He has also published papers on effective use of simulation in engineer- ing, teaching design and engineering
[2 hrs] one component (the dowels constitute one component). II. While building, students should note errors (e.g., missing dimensions, missing hidden lines) in the sketches using provided red pens. [in class]III. Students paint and assemble character.IV. Reflect on lessons learned (e.g., value of measuring twice, cutting once; usefulness of dimensions; confidence in using a new tool; teamwork). i Student Part 3: (i) Design 3D models of accessories* in SolidWorks for character &
between 2007 and 2014. Research sites include four of the top ten producers of U.S.Hispanic/Latino engineers; the framework of transfer student capital was used to organize thisstudy's data collection and analytical plan.For our 2018 ASEE poster, we explore engineering transfer students’ reflective responses toquestions about their perceptions of the transfer processes; it represents an area of investigationthat falls under the Transfer Student Capital component of Laanan’s research framework.Through our analyses, we identify emergent constructs and explore differences across subgroupsof transfer students (i.e., type of institution - selective versus open enrollment; type of transferpathway - lateral versus vertical; student status as Hispanic
biases and increasing active learning in the classroom, with the ultimate goal of increasing student engagement, success, and retention. Further, these positive effects are projected to be strongest for underrepresented minority (URM), women, and first-generation students. The project period is March 1, 2017 to February 29, 2020. Regarding social cognitive biases, ISE-2 focused on two major components. Implicit bias consists of attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes that we are not aware that we hold and, in turn, influence our actions in an unconscious and unaware manner. Implicit biases often reflect broader stereotypes and cultural narratives about groups and therefore behavior based in implicit biases seems correct
pairs to solve problems or complete 50% assignments. Have students work on real‐world problems or contextual examples. 50% Hold all students in a group accountable for group projects. 50% Moderate Change Provide means for students to ask questions outside of class (i.e., discussion forum, chat). 50% Use peer mentors to support student problem solving and/or reflection. 50% Big Change Teach strategies for solving problems rather
respect to their everyday lives. This idea wasreinforced with the integration of reflection questions interspersed within the everyday usessection where students are encouraged to elaborate on their personal experiences with a specificconcept. Examining the topic of orthographic projection, the idea of using a glass box to containa fragile sample for viewing in a museum environment like the bird nest in Figure 2, wouldlikely be familiar to most students making it a relevant example to incorporate into the PBLM.Figure 2: Everyday uses example: bird nest for observation.A corresponding reflection question inquires about places the student may have seen somethingsimilar, such as sports memorabilia. This real-world example helps put into perspective
undergraduate classrooms, according to graduatestudents’ perceptions, for the purpose of designing effective instructional environments. Tocapture the characteristics of the impactful courses, graduate engineering students from theGeorgia Institute of Technology participated in an online survey. Participants reflected on theinstructional environment that best described their most impactful undergraduate learningexperience. Open-ended questions provided students with the opportunity to further justify orclarify their responses. The analysis indicated that students’ most impactful classes wererequired, in-major, non-design courses. Furthermore, these courses were characteristic ofinstructor-centered philosophies, including essentialism and perennialism
candidates' qualificationsand the faculty's support for them. She might also note thevalue in recruiting a woman in this STEM field, particularly ifthe unit's gender diversity is not reflective of that of the poolof available PhDs. CCAS case study for inclusion in the Department Chairs Seminar March 12, 2012 4. How should she justify her selection to the faculty?If she endorses Moore, Liberative is supporting the majorityrecommendation of the faculty, and so that outcome requiresno unusual justification. However, she may wish to discusswith the dean her observations and concerns regarding thetwo candidates' qualifications and solicit his input as to thedirection to proceed.If she endorses Served, Liberative might choose to share withthe dean
CONTINUALLY BEEN DECREASING AND BILATERAL RESPECT FOR ALL PARTIES CONCERNED HAS BEEN INCREASING.Increased Public Awareness of Rankings •Use of ASEE Data and Review Adds Credibility and Responsibility •Greater Use of Rankings by Parents/Students Top 50 on First Page •Heightened Awareness of Parameters in Media Opinion surveys NAE MembershipsFor Future Consideration •Broaden Definition of Faculty Include Full Time Research Faculty? •Review Balance of the Two Parameters Used •Refine and Update Guidelines to Reflect Trends to M & A and Interdisciplinary Activities Center Responsibility Government Labs Responsibility NonEngineering Faculty Joint
?• Increase stature• Increase research expenditures• Increase number of faculty engaged in research• Increase faculty satisfaction and success“...anything that promotes and supportsresearch activity among our faculty.” Lynne Stearney • Reactive • Proactive • Catalytic • Capacity-buildingRD structures should reflect your focus• What is the goal?Four basic areas of Research Development1. Comprehensive support for high-value proposals2. Faculty development3. Strategic planning4. Communications1. Comprehensive support for high-value proposals• Personnel ‒ Grant writers ‒ Proposal assemblers ‒ Team developers• Activities ‒ Grant writing / editing • Crafting administrative or core sections
the LIWC 2.3 LDA (Latent Dirichlet Allocation)Manual [4]: LDA is a software program for statistical text analysis. Analytical Thinking - A high number reflects LDA is based on the assumption that a set of documents formal, logical, and hierarchical thinking; lower have a latent semantic structure that can be statistically numbers reflect more informal, personal, here- inferred from correlations between words, across a sample and-now, and narrative thinking. of documents. LDA uses output from MEH in order to Clout - A high number suggests that the author is identify topics across a sample of
mentoring (measured on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 beingand allow either partner in the mentoring relation to initiate not at all satisfied and 5 being extremely satisfied; mean =questions about the topic. Developmentally, the faculty 3.4, SD = 1.3), but desired greater support in careerquestions support student reflection and the skill of development. Few (21%) students had the goal of obtainingidentifying strategies in themselves, while leaving the door a faculty position, and desired guidance in pursuing pathsopen for support if the student is struggling. into other sectors. Some interview participants did not feel The TPT is available as supplemental material. they could