S-STEM project “HumanConnect” is aligned withthe Humanitarian Engineering Scholars (HES) program in the College of Engineering andsupports scholarships of up to 4 full years for academically talented students who demonstratefinancial need, enabling them to enter the STEM workforce or graduate school following STEMdegree completion. Our two main goals are to 1) Positively impact the retention and graduationof Engineering students with financial need and 2) Improve academic performance relative to acontrol group (selected from another scholars’ community, Green Engineering Scholars or GES).In the first year of the award (2013-14), scholarships were granted to a first cohort of 15 students(11 first year and 4 second year). In the second year
. Finally,students will be tasked to check the “measured” values with the theoretical values calculated byequations that they have learned in the mechanics of material course. This software wascompleted in December 2015 and is currently tested through a course project in one of the twomechanics of material sections. The efficacy of the “virtual” hands-on learning experience inmechanics of material course via VML will be assessed by 1) in-class survey, 2) comparison ofquiz scores conducted pre- and post-project with VML, and 3) statistical analysis (T-test) on thefinal exam scores.2 IntroductionMany studies have indicated the importance of hands-on experience in engineering or physicseducation1,2. However, in most colleges, the majority of the class
FEA results with the theoretical hand-calculation results. The second project was a team design project which was to baseline thestructural strength of a real device and then redesign it according to the design specifications.During the successful implementation of the two projects in spring semester 2015, the majorityof students had strong positive feedbacks about the projects based on the data collected bothdirectly and indirectly. This paper will provide details of the two projects, their implementationand the analyzed results of a student survey.1. IntroductionOne of the main outcomes of any mechanical engineering program is that mechanicalengineering students are able to develop product designs within specified constraints. One ofthe
responsibilities; evaluating task progress and group interaction;understanding the task; and generating new ideas or solutions. These communication challengesbecame the basis for reflective survey questions, observers’ notes, and class debriefings.Taking a design-based approach24, 25 in this, our second iteration of these processes, the studyprotocols occurred over three 50-minute class periods on consecutive days in a design-reflect-design process (i.e., Project #1, reflection on communication patterns, Project #2). The first andsecond authors were both present for all activities. Students were assigned to one of two roles forthe entire process: (a) engineering design-team member in three-to-five member teams, or (b)design-team student-observer. On Day 1
Distinguished Teaching Award at NYU. In 2004, he was selected for a three-year term as a Senior Faculty Fellow of NYU-SoE’s Othmer Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies. His scholarly activities have included 3 edited books, 7 chapters in edited books, 1 book review, 55 journal articles, and 109 conference papers. He has mentored 1 B.S., 16 M.S., and 4 Ph.D. thesis students; 31 undergraduate research students and 11 under- graduate senior design project teams; over 300 K-12 teachers and 100 high school student researchers; and 18 undergraduate GK-12 Fellows and 59 graduate GK-12 Fellows. Moreover, he directs K-12 educa- tion, training, mentoring, and outreach programs that currently enrich the STEM education of over 1,100
airfoil in the following way: 1. The first digit describes the maximum camber as a percent of the chord. 2. The second digit describes the location of that maximum camber measured from the leading edge in percent of the chord. 3. The final two digits describe the maximum thickness of the airfoil in percent of the chord.With all percentages given in respect to the length of the chord, the classification of the NACA2412 determines that the airfoil has a maximum camber of 2% located at 40% from the leadingedge, with a maximum thickness of 12%.The professor desired to experiment with the learning process of the honors students. Heprovided them with a project and allowed them to learn about the different subjects involvedwhile they
thickness, students canexplore Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS). Additionally, using a torque wrench and anarrangement of gears mounted on shafts enables students to measure the angle of twist. Thesehands-on experiments foster an engaging, accessible learning environment that is directlyapplicable to their coursework.Literature ReviewMechanics of materials courses are widely recognized as challenging for both instructors andstudents due to the highly analytical and theoretical nature of the content. According to Wang etal. [1], this difficulty arises from the complex concepts involved and the disconnect betweentheoretical material behavior and students' practical experiences.In response to these challenges, several studies have highlighted the
authored numerous papers on sus- tainability related to topics such as low impact development and carbon sequestration, and is active in the sustainability education community. Dr. Haselbach is a licensed professional engineer and a LEED AP (BD+C). Prior to her academic career she founded an engineering consulting company in the New York – Connecticut area. Her degrees include a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cornell, an MS in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley, and a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the Uni- versity of Connecticut. She is currently an Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Washington State University, an Associate Director of the USDOT Tier 1 UTC: Center
JunctionTransistors do not. Due to its very low (sub-ohm) RDS resistances, the MOSFET transistor haslow VDS saturation voltages as compared to the VCE saturation voltages of a BJT. Even lowpower MOSFETs have VDSon voltages of 0.1 volts or less when the BJT VCEsat voltages can be inthe 0.5 to 1 volt range and even higher. This allows the MOSFET to have significantly improvedswitching characteristics over the BJT in comparable applications. In addition, most MOSFETshave an output protection diode which allows utility comparable to a BJT in switching inductiveloads such as relays and motors.Along the same lines, the MOSFET retains its amplification characteristics much closer to its
problem solving practice during these discussions, rather thanworking problems at board, which leads to a very passive mode of learning. However, a highlevel of quality control has not been implemented. In Fall 2013, the instructor experimented withteam-based learning as formally defined by Michaelsen8-10. About 1/3 of the content wasdelivered team-based learning style, which was concluded to be a sub-optimal approach for thespecific objectives of this course.In Fall 2014, the solid mechanics course was significantly re-designed using a flipped classroomapproach. The cornerstone of the approach was to use class time for student teams to solveproblems at whiteboards with instructor guidance. The objectives of this paper are to evaluatestudent
, neurosurgical, and pediatric devices. She teaches courses in design, biomechanics, and mechanics at University of Delaware and is heavily involved in K12 engineering edu- cation efforts at the local, state, and national levels. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Improving Scientific Writing Capability in an Undergraduate Population using a Fading Paradigm Scaffolding ApproachIntroduction The Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) requires that engineeringstudents graduate with “an ability to communicate effectively”1, hence the need for problem basedlearning approaches that also foster scientific writing skills. This need is typically met throughstudent hands
Model for the Secondary-TertiaryTransition in Mathematics developed by Clark and Lovric [1],[2] is completed. The theoreticalmodel proposes that the secondary-tertiary transition in mathematics is a rite of passage [1],[2].During the transition, students may struggle due to differences in high school and collegemathematics [1],[2]. Because of this struggle, mathematics is commonly characterized as agatekeeper to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degrees [3].Therefore, for mathematics-heavy STEM majors, such as engineering, mathematics courserequirements could inhibit STEM degree completion. By better understanding the secondary-tertiary transition in mathematics, student accessibility to college mathematics could
have the opportunity to make a difference in the world, and you don’t do it, then you are wasting your time on earth. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work in Progress: Development of a Teaching Module to Elicit Retention of Conceptual Learning in the Biomedical Engineering Discipline for High School StudentsIntroductionHands-on activities implemented in the classroom can be beneficial for students to reinforce theirlearning and concept retention [1]. In previous works, it has been demonstrated that high schoolstudents need guidance to learn new concepts in biomedical engineering courses, for example tohelp them navigate potential frustration during the learning
Education, 2025 NSF-Supported DUE: Introducing Robotics through a Weaving-Based Undergraduate Curriculum: Towards Breaking STEM StereotypesIntroductionDespite efforts to make STEM fields more inclusive, engineering and computer science are stillperceived as exclusionary by women and people of color [1, 2]. STEM is also often seen as tooabstract for everyday relevance [3, 2], affecting efforts to involve underrepresented groups inSTEM [1] and change the sometimes exclusionary workplace and university cultures [4]. In thiswork, we recast the paradigm of a robotics course into a more inclusive space by highlightinginterdisciplinary collaboration in engineering and the mutual value of engineering and craftingthrough weaving – a craft that
annually. Chris has extensive experience with international work-abroad programming and cross-cultural competency.Joe Tort, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Developing a Survey Exploring the Impact of Global Undergraduate Experiences on Engineers’ Career Pathways (RFE #2308607)Engineers are increasingly required to work in a global environment – collaborating withcolleagues, suppliers, and customers across cultural and national borders. To prepare engineeringstudents for this global workplace, it is important that we support their development of globalcompetence and related skills [1]. Global engineering programs, such as study abroad
a scanner, detect if the gateopened or not, and then drive through the gateway if it opened.At the end of the semester, students were asked to complete a survey regarding their interest inengineering with respect to this new cornerstone project as well as interest based on different skills(programming, circuitry, etc.) used in ENGR 111. The survey included multiple Likert-scalequestions, including one particular question that asked, “How much did the opportunity to workwith a robot for this semester’s cornerstone experience impact your interest in the ENGR 111course?” The Likert-scale was: Not at all, Somewhat, Slightly, Very, and Extremely. Previousresearch shows a relationship between student interest and persistence [1][2][3]. The
academicsuccess. At the end of each semester, students receive a grade for each course they complete,which is converted to a numerical value (A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0) and multiplied by thenumber of credit hours to give the number of quality points. Quality points are divided by thenumber of credit hours to determine the GPA. Although this method allows courses withdifferent credit hours to be weighted differently, it does not allow for the relative difficulty ofcourses (i.e. lower level courses are treated as equal to upper level courses) and does not Page 26.589.3distinguish between subject areas so math, physics and engineering topics are
Electrical Power & Machine Control CourseAbstract:This paper describes the eight laboratory experiments developed for the Electrical Power andMachines (ECET 231) course in the Department of Computer, Electrical, and InformationTechnology at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), Indiana. The labs werefirst used during the Spring Semester of 2011 and have been improved every year since then. Abrief description of each of the eight laboratory experiments, their respective objectives and theresults obtained by some of the students are discussed in this paper. Student assessments for thiscourse/lab are also presented. The feedback has been very positive and encouraging.1. IntroductionA course in electrical power / electrical
, over and over, is a waste ofa professor’s time: other than begging students not to cheat, what can be done?Survey DescriptionTo gain a better understanding of what students consider cheating, eighty-five first semesterengineering technology students were surveyed with an anonymous questionnaire detailed inTable 1. Of the questions posed, only the responses to questions 1, 4 and 5 indicated activitiesthat students did not consider cheating. The questions were purposefully situationally vaguemeaning that students were not given any details to enrich their interpretation of the questions. Page 26.1620.2Table 1: Survey questions as posed to
prerequisite classes.Projects were begun in each of the three courses. The projects discussed herein with the coursesin which they were completed are as follows:Intensive Care Unit (ICU) sit-to-stand device—ATPD, MD, ATPDPlay and mobility—ATPD, ATPDMotorized Swing—MD, MDHugging Chair—ATPDIn each course, students were required to follow a structured design process with the minimumnumber of stages described in the table below. Table 1. Elements of the design process taught in both courses. Design Stage Activity Result of stageDiscovery Assessment of users wants and List of Specifications needs.Benchmarking Search for
diverseengineering workforce, it is important to create a pipeline of diverse students who are interestedin engineering [1]. The Inquiry Driven Engineering Activities using Bioengineering Examples(IDEA-BioE) project was designed to engage secondary science and mathematics teachers inresearch focused on biomedical engineering and translate those experiences into modules thatteachers can implement in their classrooms.Surveys show that interest in engineering among pre-college students, especially girls andstudents from racial and ethnic minority groups, is often low (relative to other STEM fields suchas medicine), in part due to students’ lack of understanding as to what engineering is. Negativestereotypes of engineers (e.g., as “nerdy” or socially awkward
useful for many engineering programs that use project-based learning and require some form of final written document from students as a metric forgrading.IntroductionABET Criterion 5 requires that “Students must be prepared for engineering practice through acurriculum culminating in a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquiredin earlier course work and incorporating appropriate engineering standards and multiple realisticconstraints” 1. Criterion 3 requires that graduates also demonstrate “an ability to communicateeffectively”. Senior Capstone programs address both these criteria within the undergraduatecurriculum. Most capstone programs require the teams to submit a final report and in some casesa proposal as part of the
recognize that team building and communicationskills could have been a potential benefit to the assignment based on the literature, these gainswere not measured with data reported in this paper. Rather, the paper focuses on otherpedagogical benefits related to conceptual understanding and awareness.Scavenger Hunt Assignment The scavenger hunt assignment was designed with the goal of getting students out of theclassroom and into a real world setting to practice structural engineering principles. There werethree critical phases of the assignment: 1) visit seven structures demonstrating seven differentconditions, 2) analyze three of the selected structures using appropriate load types, free bodydiagrams, and structural determinacy, and 3
encompasses eight major iterative components:identifying a need or problem, research the need or problem, develop possible solutions, selectthe best possible solutions, construct a prototype, test and evaluate, communicate the solution,and redesign. The design loop is shown graphically in Figure 1. Identify the need or problem Research Redesign the need or problem Develop
included a pump designactivity. Finally, the petroleum engineering lesson allowed students to use laboratory simulatorshighlighting fluid flow, the role of proppants in maintaining fracture openings, and the effect ofpermeability on production of hydrocarbons. The learning objectives for each discipline aresummarized in Table 1. Table 1: Lesson learning objective for six disciplines Discipline Lesson Learning Objectives • Describe moment of inertia and how it relates to bending of structural Civil members • Describe the distribution of forces over an area • Describe the consequences of constructing structures and infrastructure without proper foundations
associated with pre-engineering mathassessment.There are several articles that have provided valuable insight into the correlation of variousparameters associated with engineering success and retention, which in turn have provided theimpetus for examining the data for our own first-year engineering students. The focus of theliterature review was large scale studies focusing on retention. Page 26.1134.2Several authors have conducted studies of learning styles and strategies for success of first yearengineering students. Anson et al,1 through their analysis of approximately 1000 first-yearengineering students concluded that SAT math scores and high
time in 2013-2014 academic year and two groups completed the project (distal fibular fracture and mandibularfracture). In 2014-2015 academic years, two groups completed the projects (ulna fracture andclavicle fracture), and some student works are shown below. (a) (b) (c)Figure 1. (a) Plate design before surgical instruction given, (b) Plate design after surgicalinstruction given and (c) Size and shape comparision of two 3D printed platesFigure 1 showed that the differences in the plate design before and after the introduction of thesurgical procedure. A group designed the plate for clavicle fracture based on anatomy, fracturesites of clavicle and the engineering mechanics
the classroom with videotechnology and uses class time to engage students in problem solving that is facilitated by theinstructor. This paper describes students’ perceptions and reactions to one college professor’sattempt to utilize a flipped classroom model with his engineering students. Further discussion isoffered in the paper analyzing the ways in which the course structure evolved and the lessonslearned.IntroductionThe “flipped class” has several variations.1 Flipped classrooms are generally structured to havepre-recorded presentations of the course materials followed by in-class activities. Theexpectation within flipped classrooms is for students to view and study the material prior toclass. For some flipped classes, students complete
engineering and therefore itis crucial to understand any demographic discrepancies that may exist. This paper examines theconfidence of students in two second year Engineering classes by having them predict theirscores both before and after quizzes and then compares those predictions to their actualperformance. This is then broken down by student reported demographic data to supportprevious research and to determine any new emerging trends. The data suggested that studentswith lower grades tended to overestimate their performance, while higher achieving studentstended to underestimate their abilities. This lower confidence was particularly true for non-maleand older students.1. IntroductionConfidence and self-efficacy beliefs are linked to student’s
. Students and departments have always praised him for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. He has been involved in numerous professional societies to supplement his teaching and research, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE, and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published 100+ journal papers and conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Digital Construction, 3) BIM and VDC, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Construction Education, and 6) Sustainability.Narmada Vadlamudi, Kennesaw State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Assessing the Impact of VR in Construction Management