discipline to vote for the “Industry Choice Award,”and each discipline’s faculty determines the “Best Project Award.” Recipients of the awards hadpreviously received $25 gift certificate to the school book store, which was of little value toseniors only days away from graduation. Our Senior Design Day Committee has now changedthe “Best Project Award” to a laser-engraved freestanding plaque suitable for display on a desk.The students have commented that they would like to earn the plaque, as it is a lasting memento.Table 3 shows the detailed pro and con list for senior design awards. Table 3: Awards Pros/Cons Aspect Pro Con Faculty chooses Choice not subject to
Lunabotics competitionrequires a paper to be submitted prior to the actual mining event. The systems engineeringscoring rubric requires that students demonstrate a variety of processes and practices—fromrequirements development to design reviews to trade studies, with professional engineers judgingthe submissions. University teams vie for the best systems engineering paper award, and theirpaper scores contribute to the grand prize score.This paper highlights the qualities of the winning systems engineering papers from the threeyears of the Lunabotics design challenge. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of systemsengineering demonstrated by the university teams, as well as compliance with the statedchallenge requirements. The paper also compares
, forexample, and at the micro-level, related to instrument design and usage, depending on the projectfocus. A holistic view will help students understand the broader impact that device design canhave on overall improved interactions, experiences and outcomes in these environments.For most of the students, who are primarily undergraduates (although there are some first yearmedical students, and occasionally MFA Design graduate students and MBA students), this is adrastically different approach to problem solving than they have learned in previous classes, andperhaps more so for the bioengineering students. Usually, the subject matter of focus for aparticular team’s problem is new to all of the students, regardless of discipline, and
specific courses; therefore, the technical assignments to which the contextual activities are linked differ significantly. However, the module-related tasks students are asked to complete are similar. The students typically complete a personality test to determine what role is best suited to each team member and prepare a team charter. They also write a reflection paper discussing the behaviors and emotions observed at each stage of their team’s development period, any conflicts experienced during the project life cycle, and the approach used to resolve conflicts.Relating Assessment Outcomes to KSOs The AOs are different for each e-learning module. However, all of the e-learning moduleswere designed to
is an associate professor in the Purdue Polytechnic College jointly and College of Education. Strategically hired for the P12 STEM initiative, Dr. Mentzer prepares Technology and Engineering candidates for teacher licensure, conducts research and mentors graduate students. Nathan has taken an active role in guiding the evolution of the undergraduate teacher education program, an Integrated STEM education concentration and a minor in design and innovation at Purdue informed by his National Science Foundation funded research on Design Thinking. Nathan is strategic in connecting theory, practice and research. He engages P16 educators in research efforts to develop innovative pedagogical strategies situated in STEM
for the tips, grips, bodies, caps, and inks to be used in thepen design. Each of the pen parts has distinct attributes that either match or conflict with thequalities the market research subjects requested, allowing for 1,953,125 different pen designs,and the user must engage in the nontrivial task of selecting the parts that would best reflect thedesires of the target market. By placing the user in a goal-based “embodied story”, or a narrativewhere the visitor is interactively playing the central role, the intent is to motivate and engage thevisitor and to encourage a lengthier involvement in the game 17.Figure 4: Screen shot from one of the pen design steps.Another strategy to lengthen the visitor interaction time draws from current
... trained engineering educators who pursue pathways alternative to faculty also add value to the community." Hoda Ehsan: "Diversity of positions brings in different perspectives... I see roles like mine who can translate [research] into practice and have a broader impact on the communities." Sreyoshi Bhaduri: "Non-academic engineering educators... can help close the research to practice cycle, but can also conduct their own research to help advance knowledge." Katie Nelson: "Giving students and ASEE members alike the opportunity to see these paths will open the door for them to try something new." Lauren Quigley: "Working outside of academia... I have designed and implemented the kinds of lifelong learning experiences... This
Paper ID #30728Poverty and Guidance: Challenges and Opportunities in MathematicsPreparation for EngineeringDr. Eliza Gallagher, Clemson University Dr. Gallagher is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, with joint appointments to Mathematical Sciences and Education & Human Development. Her research interests include student cognition in mathematics, development of teacher identity among graduate teach- ing assistants, and curricular reform to foster diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. She is co-PI on an NSF INCLUDES Design and Development Launch Pilot, ”Statewide
, 2003 Distinguished Teacher Award, and 2012 Inaugural Distin-guished Award for Excellence in the category Inspiration through Leadership. Moreover, he is a recipientof 2014-2015 University Distinguished Teaching Award at NYU. His scholarly activities have included3 edited books, 9 chapters in edited books, 1 book review, 63 journal articles, and 164 conference pa-pers. He has mentored 1 B.S., 40 M.S., and 5 Ph.D. thesis students; 64 undergraduate research studentsand 11 undergraduate senior design project teams; over 500 K-12 teachers and 130 high school studentresearchers; and 18 undergraduate GK-12 Fellows and 59 graduate GK-12 Fellows. Moreover, he di-rects K-12 education, training, mentoring, and outreach programs that enrich the STEM
Paper ID #11164Case Study Based Educational Tools for Teaching Software V&V Course atUndergraduate LevelDr. Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University Dr. Priyadarshan (Priya) Manohar Dr. Priyadarshan Manohar is an Associate Professor of Engineering and Co-Director Research and Outreach Center (ROC) at Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA. He has a Ph. D. in Materials Engineering (1998) and Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (1999) from Uni- versity of Wollongong, Australia and holds Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgical Engineering) degree from Pune University, India (1985). He has worked as a post-doctoral fellow
University. The competition, as it exists today, consists of an autonomous navigation challenge, a design competition, and an interoperability challenge. The IGVC offers a design experience that is at the very cutting edge of engineering education. It is multidisciplinary, theory-based, hands-on, team implemented, outcome assessed, and based on product realization. It encompasses the very latest technologies impacting industrial development and taps subjects of high interest to students. The competition practice team organization and leadership skill development, and there are even roles for team members from business and engineering management, language and graphic arts, and public relations. Students solicit and interact with
. Thompson, and J. Pelt, (2005). “Measuring the Influence of Engineer and Elementary Science TeacherCollaborations Using the Draw an Engineer Instrument.” Paper presented at the Association for the Education ofTeachers of Science Annual Conference, Colorado Springs, Colorado, January 20, 2005.11. S. Thompson, (2002). "The Influence of a Graduate Teaching Fellows Collaboration on Science Teachers'Inquiry Practices and Perceptions," Doctoral Thesis, Vanderbilt University, December 2002, 205 pp.12. L. Avery, N. Trautmann, and M. Krasny, (2003). “Impacts of Participation in a GK-12 Fellowship Program onTeachers’ Conceptions and Use of Inquiry Science,” 2003 National Association for Research in Science TeachingAnnual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
engineering education researcher and engineering educationpractitioner. This is a story that demonstrates how educational research (from engineering,social sciences, and beyond) guided educational practice at Wake Forest Engineering, as dideducational practice guiding questions and ideas that informed educational research (applied andfundamental). A guiding question in sharing this journey (and in guiding the author in her roleas the Founding Chair of Wake Forest Engineering) was and is:What strategies support a transformative engineering education experience leading to inclusion,innovation and positive impact for our students and our communities?This paper will focus on the work that impacted the student experience. Future papers will shinelight on
academic supportservices that have been shown to be effective strategies in increasing academic success andpersistence.6,18 Among grant-funded initiatives developed to help build academic capital amongunderrepresented STEM students are: Math Jam, Physics Jam, NASA CiPair (CurriculumImprovement and Partnership Awards for the Integration of Research) Internship Program, andSupplemental Instruction. Math Jam is an intensive review program originally designed to helpstudents prepare for the math placement test. It has been very successful in helping students skipmath courses and improve student retention and success.19 Physics Jam is a self-paced programdesigned to familiarize students with college-level physics topics and valuable physicseducational
development). These projects have included Robotics Platforms, Planning, Monitoring and Control algorithms, Sensor Interface, User Interfaces, Wireless communication, Signal Processing, etc. All of this involves direction and teaching teams to use the required tools and apply en- gineering skills to transform a concept into a product. She also manages interdisciplinary senior design projects in collaboration with other engineering departments such as Textiles Engineering, mechanical en- gineering, etc. Beyond senior design, she has also created and teaches undergraduate and graduate-level classes in ECE (Python in Engineering, Practical Engineering Prototyping (PrEP). She also has designed and taught ECE Robotics summer
progression using the engineering design cycleABET Student Outcome ComparisonAt the beginning of this work, learning outcomes from the first-year Cornerstone and senior Capstonecourses were compared to find which ABET outcomes they shared in common to link the first-year andsenior year design experiences. ABET Student Outcomes 2, 4, 5 and 6 were identified in the best linkingcourse outcomes as indicated in Table 2. ABET Student Outcomes was determined as the optimalmeasurement tool because of its reputation and universal measurability across universities. Research[1, 2, 3] has shown ABET criteria as having a positive impact on programs and graduates who have theprescribed design skills, ability to work in teams, and communicate effectively [4
published in Journal of Business and Psychology, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Journal of Vocational Behavior, and Harvard Business Review.Ms. Kelly K. Dray, Texas A&M University Kelly K. Dray is a Ph.D. student in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Texas A&M University. Her research interests include (1) how various stigmatized identities relate to occupational health outcomes and (2) best conflict management and confrontation techniques to use within organizations. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Unconventional Applications of Aerospace Engineering: Effects of a Design Elective on Perception of
– in the absence of more in-depth research on the impacts of studentsorting effects upon EL learning environments – that cohort and team composition of these fourstudent group and demographic affiliations may be of concern to EL educators.AcknowledgementsThis paper came to fruition thanks to the support of several individuals and organizations. Theauthors would first like to thank Warren Seering for his help in coordinating sample acquisitionand in managing cross-university communications during the project. We are also indebted to theMechanical Engineering departments of Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, MIT,Penn State University, Santa Clara University, Tufts University, Texas A&M University, theUniversity of Connecticut
various fuel sources. As ourunderstanding of the physical phenomena involved in the underlying energy conversionprocesses improves, so too does our ability to design increasingly productive and efficient energysystems. In this sense, the field of power naturally pushes the envelope for optimization andefficiency, benefiting each successive generation of energy systems that emerge. But what aboutexisting systems that, despite being far from the end of their serviceable lifespan, have been inoperation too long to benefit from the latest knowledge and technology geared towardsefficiency improvements? Are there any established practices that can systematically apply thesedevelopments to older systems in such a way to boost energy efficiency while
in the new curriculum, a common interactive learning station, which integrated theMEP systems, was developed in order to enhance student learning.Course Approach, Learning Objectives, and Delivery MethodThe integrated course described above was designed to introduce students to the scope and impact ofMEP systems for buildings. The mechanical and plumbing systems included in the course contentincluded: heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and fire protection, while the electricalsystems include power, grounding, lighting, communication, and fire detection. Primarily designedto give students detailed knowledge of the active building systems which form a key part ofbuildings and plants, the approach taken was to analyze the need
for engineering undergraduate students. Dr. Knight’s research inter- ests are in the areas of retention, program evaluation and teamwork practices in engineering education. His current duties include the assessment and evaluation of the ITL Program’s hands-on undergraduate courses and K-12 engineering outreach initiatives. Page 23.772.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Integrating Engineering for Developing Communities into Engineering Education: A Case StudyAbstractThe present investigation is a case study of a first year design course with a survey and follow-upinterviews to assess
for faculty collaboration designed tobroaden the use of innovative practices in engineering classrooms. A recentrecommendation from the Innovation with Impact report called for increasing facultyawareness about effective teaching innovations as well increasing engagement inengineering courses (Jamieson & Lohmann, 2012). The focus of this research study is onhow small, long-term faculty groups can be used as a model to encourage suchinnovations and improvements in teaching. In addition to developing a faculty teachingdevelopment process, the project also involves the creation of sharable resources forinnovative teaching. While there are many general resources for teaching, we seek tocreate resources specifically for electrical and computer
the Global Supply Chain Laboratory at Texas A&M University, where she conducts applied research and industry projects in the area of global distribution, best practices in distribution profitability, distributor value added services, and within industry Consortia. Dr. Rodriguez Silva is the Director of the Talent Incubator Program where she educates and train students for project development and execution. Also, she coordinates the Global Distribution Study Abroad Program designated to teach students on how to conduct business in the international arena. Dr. Rodriguez Silva has contributed with recognized international institutions on supply chain man- agement and participated on the implementation of
Paper ID #45139Using Strategic Planning Processes to Promote Success for UndergraduateCS Students at a Systemic LevelDr. Jamie Huber Ward, NCWIT Jamie Huber Ward is a social scientist and Associate Director of Higher Ed for NCWIT at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on organizational change in higher education; collaborative pedagogy; curriculum reform; post-secondary student experiences; and the experiences of faculty and staff in academic computing workplaces. Jamie’s work includes implementing and analyzing research projects designed to enhance all students’ success and sense of belonging post
AC 2008-654: TINKERING INTERACTIONS ON FRESHMAN ENGINEERINGDESIGN TEAMSArlisa Labrie Richardson, Arizona State University Arlisa Labrie Richardson graduated from Grambling State University with a BS in Physics. After ten years of engineering experience in the semiconductor industry, she returned to graduate school to earn a MS in Engineering of Materials from Arizona State University. In May 2008 she completed her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Science Education at Arizona State University. Her research interest includes freshman engineering and retention efforts for female engineering students. In her current position as the Coordinator of Instructional
specific approaches to problem solving. Over the last decade, Dr. Sticklen has pursued engineering education research focused on early engineering with an emphasis on hybrid course design and problem-based learning; his current research is supported by NSF/DUE and NSF/CISE.Dr. Daina Briedis, Michigan State University Dr. Diana Briedis is a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University and Assistant Dean for Student Advancement and Program Assessment in the College of Engineering. Dr. Briedis has been involved in several areas of education research including student retention, curriculum redesign, and the use of technology in the classroom. She is a co-PI on
AC 2010-1560: YOUNG MINDS MEET FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTUREFaruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State UniversityRecayi "Reg" Pecen, University of Northern IowaSoner Tarim, Cosmos Foundation dba Harmony Schools Page 15.1388.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Young Minds Meet for Sustainable FutureAbstractThe Sustainability is the intent to provide the best outcomes for the human and naturalenvironments both now and indefinite future. The Sustainability relates to the continuity ofeconomic, social, institutional and environmental aspects of human society, as well as the non-human environment. The Cosmos Foundation, a non-profit educational organization with
activities and integrating technology into science classrooms. Technology Enhanced Communities (TEC) funded by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education is an online learning community developed in collaboration with graduate students David Groos and Joel Donna for middle school science teachers in Minneapolis Public Schools working to integrate technology into their classrooms. TEC will be extended to include teachers on the White Earth Reservation. Page 14.288.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Bridge Design on the Reservation: A Study of Curriculum
patents.Robert Wharton, Idaho State University Robert A. Wharton, is the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Idaho State University. He holds his BA and MA from Humboldt State University and his PhD from Virginia Tech. He has been author of over 70 peer reviewed publications and is a Fellow of the AAAS, the Explorers Club and Royal Geographical Society.Andrew Kadak, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Andrew C. Kadak, Ph.D., is Professor of the Practice, Nuclear Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He holds a BS from Union College, an MS and PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Northeastern University. He is currently conducting research on a modular
research: An emerging paradigm for educational inquiry. Educational Researcher, 32(1), 5-8.Gravemeijer, K. & Cobb, P. (2006). Design research from a learning design perspective. In J. Van Den Akker, K. Gravemeijer, S. McKenney & N. Nieveen (Eds.), Educational design research (pp. 17-51). London: Routledge.Henderson, C., Beach, A., & Finkelstein, N. (2011). Facilitating change in undergraduate STEM instructional practices: An analytic review of the literature. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 48, 952-984.Hill. (2020). Understanding the impact of a multi-institutional STEM reform network through key boundary-spanning individuals. Journal of Higher Education, 91(3), 455–482. https