conference and American Society for Engineering Education conference.Miss Meg E West, The Ohio State University Meg E. West is an engineering education graduate student at The Ohio State University. She is a graduate teaching and research associate for the Department of Engineering Education.Dr. J. Blake Hylton, Ohio Northern University Dr. Hylton is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Coordinator of the First-Year Engi- neering experience for the T.J. Smull College of Engineering at Ohio Northern University. He previously completed his graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, where he conducted re- search in both the School of Mechanical Engineering and the School of Engineering
), who were responsible for responding to students’writing and facilitating weekly writing labs. Mentoring was provided by two graduate studentsfrom the WAE program—one from Physics who was also served as a returning course TA andone from Writing Studies—and by a technical research writer in the Physics department who is aformer English professor and writing program administrator with expertise in professional andtechnical writing pedagogy.II.2 Best Practices Promoted by Writing StudiesAs detailed in Yoritomo et al. [11], working with several decades of Writing Studies literaturethat defines writing as a sociocultural process, we have honed in on three fundamental principlesfor our needs-based intervention: “i) writing is a complex and social
each institution is driven by the technological solutions that they are trained touse. These different technologies are impactful on students’ learning paradigms. The objective of this work is toinvestigate undergraduate and graduate STEM students’ technology solution choice differences and commonalitieswith the justifications of their choices to solve a calculus problem. The findings presented in this work can particularlyhelp educators in making technology choices for different calculus concepts through the realization of STEM students’interest to solve different calculus questions as well as the variational analysis of STEM majors between twoinstitutions located in the U.S. While majority of the participants preferred to use the technology
components are addressed, although not enough to beconsidered significant. It is addressed by content in that during the introductory weeks prior tothe case studies, the instructor will discuss issues of valuing that arise in problems similar to theone for the course. Topics discussed would include developing criteria for deciding what theoptimal solution to the problem is and what the various trade offs might be when consideringcompeting solutions. Issues such as intrinsic merit, costs, and impact of proposed solutionswould be discussed. The teaching strategies would again include lecture and the use of casestudies in which students would have to develop decision criteria and apply a rubric to make adecision as to which solution was the best. As
Paper ID #37451Work in Progress: Undergraduate Student Perceptions of MacroethicalIssues in Aerospace EngineeringMs. Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan Elizabeth is a graduate student at the University of Michigan studying Engineering Education Research under doctoral advisor Aaron Johnson. Her research focuses on weaving macro ethics into existing aerospace engineering curricula and institutional support methods for working class engineering students. Elizabeth earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 2019 with foci in Biomed- ical Engineering and Applied Mathematics.Megan Ennis
requiring large equipment may beable to implement remote control of physical equipment in a lab as presented by Gustavsson etal. [29].References[1] C. M. Toquero, "Challenges and Opportunities for Higher Education Amid the COVID- 19 Pandemic: The Philippine Context," Pedagogical Research, vol. 5, no. 4, 2020.[2] Y. K. Dwivedi et al., "Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on information management research and practice: Transforming education, work and life," International Journal of Information Management, vol. 55, p. 102211, 2020.[3] S. Keskin and H. Yurdugül, "Factors affecting students’ preferences for online and blended learning: Motivational vs. cognitive," European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning, vol
innovative senior design product/technology ideas into commercializable products and businesses 2. Develop core skills and competencies through a structured, project-management-based product development approach 3. Enable students to experience the process of engineering entrepreneurship by identifying and pursuing business opportunities for a technology / product with a team of motivated peers 4. Facilitate student analysis of the problems encountered in starting up a technology- based venture with very high degrees of technical and market uncertainties 5. Provide a forum for networking with practicing professionals and entrepreneurs to share their experiences, get feedback, and gain
on Lifelong STEM Learning Julie is the Associate Director of the the Oregon State University Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning. In this role she focuses on investigating and enhancing the quality of research impacts, working to redefine undergraduate success, and working across campus to support transformation of undergraduate STEM education practices. Julie brings experience working with research organizations at OSU including Oregon Sea Grant and the Institute for Natural Resources. Prior to her work as research administrator Julie spent many years working for non-profit organizations and as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer on marine conservation issues including state and regional research planning and
andstudent affairs, and adequate resources), as well as a supportive academic (e.g., common courses,faculty advising, academically supportive climate) and co-curricular (e.g., study groups, socialactivities, career workshops) environment. The pinnacle of the best practices is an integration ofthese various layers and an assessment plan that allows practitioners to make changes.There are two types of research that has been conducted on LLCs: those that compare acrossmultiple programs and those that focus on one particular program. Research comparing LLCsacross programs have shown that they can have a positive impact on first-generation participants'transitions to college [2]; increased sense of belonging in their college [3]; and increasedopenness to
at MSU, including Pro- cess Control, Transport Phenomena, Reactor Design, Engineering Materials, Thermodynamics, both Unit Operations Laboratories and graduate courses in Advanced Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena and Chemical Kinetics. He performs research in the areas of catalysis, fuel cells and nanocomposite materials.Dr. Larry Everett Pearson, Mississippi State University Page 23.468.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Efficient and Effective Instruction in Process Simulation across the Chemical Engineering CurriculumAbstractOne
, while inspired by the work of Butterfield and Branch [1] where freshman studentswere ‘hired’ by Capstone students, relied on integrating the Capstone Design course intochemical engineering courses occurring across the freshman-junior level. In the first iteration ofthe present work, technical aspects of the Capstone Design projects formed the basis for groupproblems that were assigned in two courses: Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer. In the seconditeration, the Capstone Design students gave a series of presentations to a first-year, introductorychemical and biological engineering course. Presentations focused on both the technicalcomponents of their design and safety considerations and societal impacts pertaining to theirprocess design. At
Professional Engineer in Wisconsin. His research interests include fiber reinforced polymer materials, accelerated bridge construction, and engineering education.Karl F. Meyer, U.S. Military Academy Colonel Fred Meyer is the Civil Engineering Division Director in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from USMA in 1984, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993 and 2002, respectively. Fred has been a member of the USMA faculty for over eight years and teaches courses in basic mechanics, structural steel design, reinforced concrete design, and structural system design. He has served as a senior
Paper ID #39180Board 93: Collection Management in Preparation for Building Restoration:University of Illinois Mathematics LibraryMrs. Kendall Morgan, Grainger Engineering Library and Information Center Kendall Morgan worked as a Graduate Assistant at the Grainger Engineering Library and Information Center (GELIC) while pursuing her MLIS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is now the STEM Instruction Librarian at the University of Oklahoma. Kendall’s research interests lie in the communication of science to the public and ethics education in STEM disciplines.Mr. Elisandro Cabada, University of Illinois at
forces the men’s and women’s golf teams travelto other courses to practice and compete. Students, faculty, and staff often chose to drivegolf balls in an open area of Goodman campus raising safety concerns for runners usingthese same open fields. The needs of the Lehigh community were identified and theIntegrated Learning Experience (ILE) 2000 team conducted the feasibility analysis forconstructing a driving range on Goodman Campus.The ILE 2000 team was charged with the challenge of becoming a consultant to theuniversity. They were asked to research the design of driving ranges, on-site conditions,local codes, university support, and the cost of construction and maintenance. The
thedifficulties faced by some engineering courses. An alternative course structure is presented,which allows for the new principles and concepts, and consequently might make advances inengineering education. The proposal is focused on the Systematic Planning Approach and bringsan instrument - a Knowledge Based System which embodies the new principles and concepts - topragmatically assist course designers in the development of their tasks. Some preliminary resultsfrom ongoing experiences are discussed. IntroductionAn evolutionary revolution has been taking place in the world due to the impact of technology ingeneral and information technology in particular, both of which are expanding at ever increasingrates
faculty-student interactions. For example, the structure of the syllabus can ensure that all students aresupported in their learning; and, including a statement about diversity and inclusion within thesyllabus helps set a foundation for the classroom [9]. Resources on best practices for inclusivepedagogy in higher education have been compiled [10]. However, in the engineeringenvironment the promotion of “objectivity” has been used to dismiss the relevance of inclusiondiscussions in the classroom [11].To approach inclusion within an engineering design class, human centered design was chosen asit focuses on the lived experiences of users and stakeholders, including those from historicallyexcluded groups. Human centered design focuses on an
at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA). He graduated from USCGA with his BSEE in 1992 and earned his MSIT from Naval Post Graduate School in 1996. He holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard. Address: U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Department of Engineering, 27 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320-8101; telephone: 860-444-8541; fax: 860-444-8546; e-mail: jstaier@exmail.uscga.edu. Page 11.80.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A NEW APPROACH TO TEACHING INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AT THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
-learning, culturally responsive strategies, and bestpractices for equity. The active-learning strategies include Project-Based Learning (PBL) andCourse-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE) that incorporate culturallyresponsive projects. The equity principles incorporated include best practices from theAssociation of College and University Educators (ACUE) and the Equity Toolkit [6].The rationale for choosing the six courses is that by focusing the redesign efforts on a sequenceof critical-path courses, the concerted redesign will positively impact students’ graduation ratesby reducing DFW rates and GPA gaps. Furthermore, these courses are typically mandatory inany Computer and Electrical Engineering Department. Their redesign can
Transportation Engineers (ITE), and American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). He has also been inducted into Tau Beta Pi, the National Engineering Honor Society, and Chi Epsilon, the Civil Engineering National Honor Society. He has carried out research in several areas, including advanced traffic signal control, construction management, and sustainability in construction and civil engineering. Michael has also worked in the engineering industry for several years, as both a design engineer and construction inspector. He is a licensed professional engineer in New Jersey and Texas, and a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction
2006-2023: LEVERAGING REHABILITATION NEEDS INTO FRESHMANENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECTSBruce Ankenman, Northwestern University Bruce Ankenman received a BS in Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and an MS and PhD. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to his graduate work, he worked for five years as a design engineer for an automotive supplier in Ohio. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Industrial Engineering Department at the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University. His research interests include the statistical design and analysis of experiments. Although much of his work has been concerned with physical
American students, it was excellent practice for technical language skills of the German students. The six American students were then teamed up with approximately 30 German first-year students; forming teams of 12 students with two Americans on each team. The teams were then released and taken to separate dedicated rooms, which they would use full-time for their project design work over the next 5 days. Student teams were closely supervised by a tutor from
are defined andsponsored by local industry. However, the faculty or occasionally students propose designprojects called internal projects. Both internal and industry-defined projects have their pros andcons. For example, industry projects are problems which help students know and buildrelationships with industry. On the other hand, internal projects can be good research projectswhich help students gain extensive technical learning. This paper provides a general comparisonbetween these two types of projects. Additionally, the different perspectives of the students,graduates, and faculty of Iron Range Engineering on these two types of design projects arediscussed. Data were collected by conducting surveys, and the responses from our students
, undergraduate student persistence, professional engineering practice, and faculty mentorship. Brunhaver graduated with her B.S. in mechanical engineering from Northeastern University and her M.S. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Stanford University.Dr. Jennifer M. Bekki, Arizona State University Jennifer M. Bekki is an Associate Professor in The Polytechnic School within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Her research aims to understand and address systemic inequities within STEM graduate education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023“It is So Exhausting to Constantly Have to Explain to People”: Exploring theEffects of Faculty Interactions on
and mathematics. The resultingengineering graduates were perceived by industry and academia, at the time, as being “ill-prepared” for the practice. Despite steps taken to remedy the situation, through greater industry-academia collaboration; both design faculty and design practitioners argue that furtherimprovements are necessary. Design faculty across the country and across a range of educationalinstitutions still feel that the leaders of engineering schools (deans, department heads, tenuredfaculty) are unable or unwilling to recognize the intellectual complexities and resources neededto support good design education.Fortunately, more and more educators are becoming aware of the issues of design, and steps arebeing taken world wide, to
evaluationof specifications for artifacts whose form and function achieve stated objectives and satisfyspecified constraints” [7]. The goal of design education, however, is to help students focus on,understand, and experience a design process and not just the creation of artifacts [6], [18].Design thinking, a user-centered design process rooted in engineering design practice, has gainedtraction in design education [18] and business circles [19]-[25]. This approach has become adifferentiator for educational institutions [26] and companies [27] alike. Research supports theuse of engineering design as a tool for enlightening students about professional practice andreducing attrition rates [6], [8]-[10]. Faculty professional development workshops [28
of the BYU Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. His research efforts are in Finite Element Modeling and Professional Engineering Ethics.E James Nelson, Brigham Young UniversityDr. A. Woodruff Miller, Brigham Young University A. WOODRUFF MILLER earned a bachelors degree in civil engineering from Brigham Young University in 1969, and masters and Ph.D. degrees in 1970 and 1975, both from Stanford University. He has been a professor in the civil & environmental engineering department at Brigham Young University since 1974 where currently he holds the Husein Professorship and directs the civil engineering design (capstone) course for all graduating seniors, and where he was department chair from 2000 to 2006
-making and communication. However, research demonstrates that thecurrent approach is not sufficient to develop student’s skills for industry practice [26]. “Effectivelearning can only take place in larger, multidisciplinary team scenarios” [26]. The best way forAEC education institutions to promote students’ professional identity is disseminating cross-disciplinary collaborative courses, projects, assignments and even competitions that simulatesreal-word experiences [25], [26].Three Processes Demanding Collaboration in the AEC IndustryBuilding information modeling (BIM). Building information modeling (BIM) allows thedevelopment of a holistic design represented as a virtual information model that can be shared bya multidisciplinary team. This way
relates to a low uptake of tertiary engineering study by students andhigh attrition rates in tertiary engineering study, a phenomenon occurring worldwide3,4.The lack of supply has important consequences for the future development of New Zealand‟sindustry and economy, and was the motivation for establishing a new engineering programmeat VUW in 2007. Page 25.745.3Recent New Zealand research by the IPENZ identified a number of issues that contribute tostudent recruitment in tertiary engineering. They determined that the three main factors thatcontribute to a student‟s decision of secondary school subject choice are their interest in thesubject, their
for learning, teaching,mentoring, and advising; designing, building, and fixing; collaborating; and participating.In recent years, there has been growing interest in understanding the impact of maker spaces ineducation and the best practices for developing new maker spaces. In particular, a reoccurringtopic of discussion in engineering education revolves around the need to increase retention andimprove recruitment of students, especially women, minorities, and first generations, intoengineering related fields. While the difficulty of the engineering curriculum and poor teachinghave been recognized as factors influencing attrition, other issues like the lack of belonging inengineering have a great impact on the decision to leave.19-22 In other
information includes locations of fire extinguishers and first-aid,what to do for a more severe injury, and simple lab rules. Makerspace student staff then walkthrough the printing process and best practices for slicing CAD files in Cura. All student IDs arescanned so there is a log that they have attended orientation and can then attend any of the moreadvanced trainings offered.Prototyping LabWhen the makerspace first opened, first-year students informally commented on the desire tohave an entry-level space that was not so intimidating. The school of engineering’s makerspacewas designed to be open and inclusive, but some first-year students were still nervous learningthe new equipment next to seniors working on their capstone project and graduate