university academic resources, career andinternship opportunities, and provided the facilitation of developing a learning community forthe participants in their STEM academic areas.A secondary key outcome in year 1 was the monthly Learning Community seminars whichprovided the Scholars with opportunities to have dialog with recent graduates in their STEMfields and to acquire strategies for best practices in both their academic objectives and theirselection of career and internship opportunities. In addition, formative evaluations were gatheredon these seminars and additional programming was developed to address their observations. Itwas considered important the Learning Community has input into their programming. One ofthose requests included doing
Report magazine ranking of America’s Best Colleges.This paper presents the assessment method used by the School of Engineering at the Universityof St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. We use the Malcolm Baldrige Education Criteria forPerformance Excellence to assess our overall performance. Then we measure our performanceagainst our mission and the program objectives and outcomes. We will discuss our experiencewith this assessment method and provide some comparisons with other assessment methods.I. The University of St. Thomas School of EngineeringThe University of St. Thomas (UST) for U.S. News and World Report ranking is a doctoralintensive Catholic university serving 5,429 under-graduate students and 5,937 graduate studentson campuses in St
technical and non-technical audiences - Design effective and usable IT-based solutions and integrate them into the current environment - Recognize the need for, and engage in, continuing professional development - Develop proficiency, both oral and written, in the English languageThese should evolve over time as the CS department continues to implement its curriculum andthe faculty collectively develops a better understanding of what it actually wants from graduates,but establishing a foundation and teaching the faculty an appropriate model for the developmentprocess is essential to the mentor’s role. The mentor must ensure that the faculty will continue toask, answer, and
learning, and data visualization [1]. Thisintegration is crucial for handling the increasing complexity and size of data sets in chemicalengineering research and practice [2]. Data science has particularly impacted molecular sciencein chemical engineering, with applications in molecular discovery and property optimization [3].The development of a cyberinfrastructure for data-driven design and exploration of chemicalspace further underscores the potential of data science in transforming chemical research [4].The alignment of data analytics and strategy is transforming the chemical industry, with dataplaying a crucial role in production, research, marketing, and customer service strategies [5]. Theuse of big data and analytics in chemical
Statistics and incorporated into theEnvironmental Engineering Body of Knowledge are strongly related to “caring”, and a prioranalysis of the demographics as well as the salaries of environmental engineers support thepresence of a care penalty [2].The care penalty in environmental engineering may be linked to the unpriced benefits ofenvironmental engineering practice. For example, the application of standard accounting (i.e.,“prosperity”) to the capital, design, construction, and operation of a municipal sewage treatmentplant may not fully capture the “planet” aspects of treatment plant effluent being dischargedbetter than required by law. Such a planetary benefit – exceeding the requirements of regulations– would represent an unpriced benefit to
this process continue to grow andexcel. Notice that Category 7 appears to imply a combination of both technology innovation andbusiness results. In practice however; most organizations treat their Research and Developmentefforts coupled with marketing considerations, but essentially independent from the businessgrowth model for their core business units. This practical observation resulting from reviewingmore than 1000 Tennessee organizations over the past 20 years, underscores the gap identified in Page 26.297.3the relevant literature section of this article.It is also noteworthy that the 2014 Baldrige criteria place an increased emphasis on the
the interviews. Together, these data streams inform the developmentof three concrete deliverables: impact narratives stemming from the within-case analysis; arobust model for broadening participation in engineering, and a corresponding impact playbookstemming from the cross-case analysis. These outcomes will be used to design and facilitatemeaningful exchanges with the broader engineering education community. These exchanges willcome in the form of sharing information with the ASEE Engineering Dean’s Council, hosting atown hall discussion among Associate Professors in the ASEE community, developing agraduate course for engineering Ph.D. students, and translating the research findings into practiceby partnering with at least one new
their final product design. Final marked-up CAD Vision panelsare then sent back to the reviewed team and to the instructor.3.2 Assessment Data – Mechanical Engineering ApplicationTo study the impact of the new Tablet PC technology on learning in undergraduate engineeringcourses, a questionnaire was developed in collaboration with experts in education research tomeasure changes in the learning strategies of the students in ME 2024. The pilot study not onlyallowed for implementation of new technology but also it allowed for a field test of the measurewith pilot study participants (69 students total) to ensure validity. A section of the assessmentincluded questions mirroring the ECAR Research Study 67 that examined student skill level
conceptual change and associated impact on students’ attitude, achievement, and per- sistence. The other is on the factors that promote persistence and success in retention of undergraduate students in engineering. He was a coauthor for best paper award in the Journal of Engineering Education in 2013.Prof. James A Middleton, Arizona State University James A. Middleton is Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Director of the Center for Research on Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology at Arizona State Univer- sity. For the last three years he also held the Elmhurst Energy Chair in STEM education at the University of Birmingham in the UK. Previously, Dr. Middleton was Associate Dean
Paper ID #41131Investigating the Industry Perceptions and Use of AI Tools in Project Management:Implications for Educating Future EngineersSakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University Sakhi Aggrawal is a Graduate Research Fellow in Computer and Information Technology department at Purdue University. She completed her master’s degree in Business Analytics from Imperial College London and bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology and Organizational Leadership from Purdue University. She worked in industry for several years with her latest jobs being as project manager at Google and Microsoft. Her current research focuses
construction projects with an aim to quantify their impact. He has published over fifteen articles in peer-reviewed conferences and journals. Dr. Panthi has worked in heavy civil and commercial construction projects in the past. He was involved in the design team of many hydro-power construction projects. He successfully oversaw the construction of a small hydro-power project as a project manager. He also worked as a contracts administrator for Bovis Lend Lease in Phuket, Thailand where he was responsible for managing contracts for over 50 sub-contractors working for the CM at various times in the construction of a resort project. As a faculty member at East Carolina University he has taught in the areas of Construction
Postdoctoral Fellow working at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom. While in the UK, he investigated the system level feasibility of photonic devices based on piezoelectric multiple quantum well structures which exhibit blue shifting absorption character- istics. In 1996, Dr. Beyette joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science at the University of Cincinnati where he served as a faculty member and graduate program di- rector. In 2017, Dr. Beyette joined the faculty of the University of Georgia where he currently serves as the founding chair for the School of Electrical & Computer Engineering. He is currently performing research and teaching in areas related to design
Paper ID #32774Meaning to Succeed: Learning Strategies of First-Year EngineeringTransfer StudentsMrs. Natalie C.T. Van Tyne P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Natalie Van Tyne is an Associate Professor of Practice at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Uni- versity, where she teaches first year engineering design as a foundation course for Virginia Tech’s under- graduate engineering degree programs. She holds bachelors and masters degrees from Rutgers University, Lehigh University and Colorado School of Mines, and studies best practices in pedagogy, reflective learn- ing and critical thinking as
financialization isintroduced into the mix. But, in understanding what might have happened in the cockpit, it isessential to understand that the cockpit is a socio-technical system, the technical design ofwhich impacts on the behaviour of pilots [19].Flight simulator training is very expensive: but, Boeing made the assumption that it would beunnecessary because the aircraft was a development of the 737 series for which the pilots tobe used on the 737Max were already trained [CS 5]. Substantial training might also haveindicated to the FAA and others that the changes in design which necessitated such trainingwould not be considered as a natural development of the 737 and, therefore, require costlyand time consuming new certification. The company’s actions
. Thisstudy was not intended as an intervention or model solution but to show the problem. Instead,this work was designed to present our experiences, encourage further research to understand thisspace better and encourage more effective training programs for graduate students withstructured, scaffolded experiences. Finally, we provided recommendations for our graduatestudent peers seeking to become faculty. This research paper will detail our classroom climate,teaching practice, and responsibilities as faculty apprentices. The following questions guided ourstudy:RQ1: What did we learn about teaching during our apprenticeships?RQ2: How did our understanding of teaching change by the end of our apprenticeship?BACKGROUNDA significant component of a
interdisciplinary groupof undergraduate engineering students as a UD SoE sponsored capstone design project. Many ofthe students on the team that designed the ETHOS program had participated in internationalservice through UD’s Center for Social Concern. Although these experiences were veryrewarding, the service projects the students participated in did not directly make use of theirengineering skills. Furthermore, while participating in these service projects, the studentsidentified many needs that could be addressed through engineering solutions. The students spenttwo semesters researching and designing the program, making initial contacts with potentialplacement partners and assessing the feasibility of the program from a university
appropriate designs, but tocommunicate these designs in written, oral, and graphical form to a variety of audiences rangingfrom their technical peers to the general public. Indeed, almost all professional engineeringorganizations cite effective communication skills as a top priority for graduating engineers. Forinstance, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE)’s The Engineer of 2020: Visions ofEngineering in the New Century outlines expectations for engineers entering practice within thenear future (National Academy of Engineering, 2004). The report states that it is impossible topractice engineering without communication, and engineers functioning in global networks musthave “an ability to communicate convincingly and to shape the opinions and
students were effective engineers in community developmentprojects because they could design in the midst of scarcity, empathize with poor communities, andrecognize the sociotechnical nature of engineering. Others worked in construction projects anddeveloped an ethic of caring for workers, not for fear of liability, but empathizing with thosecoming from similar socio-economic backgrounds [6]. We also found that, although withdifficulties, they could use their funds of knowledge to establish a sense of belonging inengineering, which is essential for their retention, successful graduation, and transition into theengineering workforce [5]. Drawing from sociological and educational research, we argued thatthese traits are valuable funds of knowledge
. Page 11.923.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 MEMS and Microsystem Courses with National and International Dissemination*AbstractThe Wireless Integrated MicroSystems (WIMS) Engineering Research Center (ERC) hasdeveloped a broad comprehensive MEMS and microsystem curriculum suitable for upper-levelundergraduate students, graduate students, and industry professionals. Five core courses were inthe initial curriculum design. The design had flexibility that invited development of other corecourses, as well as related technical electives and breadth electives. The core courses provideinstruction in MEMS, Microsystems, major design and laboratory measurements, and societalimpact. The course
mimics the progression students go through in highereducation: First we teach them how to Calculate; Second we teach them how to Analyze; and Page 14.1174.3Third we teach them how to Design. Having only three levels is easier to remember and use increating course materials. Figure 2.0, A Simplified version of Bloom’s Taxonomy.Program classes in the freshman and sophomore years often emphasize the Calculate aspect asthe students are still building their foundation of knowledge and tools. Senior level coursesshould be emphasizing the aspect of Design and decision making to prepare them for this finallevel before they graduate. In the middle is
and how frequency and cost of particular “service operations” wererelated to components is the goal of SMA. One of the outputs of a thorough SMA is a list of“bottlenecks” that are in need of redesign. The project is best described by the sections of thememo sent to the manufacturer shown below.Thank you for taking the time to respond to our design suggestions for the car door. After spendingseveral hours dissecting and analyzing the door, the class of 26 students all participated in a designreview in which we each presented suggestions for improving the overall serviceability of the door.Below are the most practical and feasible of those suggestions with all necessary information.The class performed a detailed analysis of the Cadillac door
experiences and observations, this paper delves into crucial strate-gies for success in teaching, research, and service, offering essential principles to guide new facultymembers toward a successful start in academia. The paper discusses strategies for teaching acrossvarious undergraduate levels, establishing and cultivating research groups within undergraduate-focused programs, and actively engaging in service roles within the academic community. Addi-tionally, it emphasizes the importance of advising, mentorship, self-care, and achieving work-lifebalance, particularly with regard to the unique experiences and challenges faced by female facultymembers. By providing practical tools, resources, and best practices, this paper aims to empowernew faculty
working, practicalsolution within specific design constraints, and thus they may not feel creative. In addition, practitioners associated creativity with coming up with multiple solutions andthinking outside of the box. John, who self-assessed his creativity as five out of 10, said that “Igot stuck on one solution, it was hard to think really of alternative ways and so I had one.”Faculty Familiarity with the problem and past experience also impacted faculty’s creativity. Withher self-assessed creativity five out of 10, Angela said she did not feel comfortable with theproblem because she thought she would need a “practical solution.” This clashing betweenpracticality and creativity is consistent with practitioners Michael and Amy’s
-reviewed journal. Page 15.1282.6The teacher comments: “Being an education student graduating the next December, this was avery rewarding opportunity for me. I had some experience with engineering, being a chemicalengineering major before I switched to education, however I did not expect to have such greatsuccess, most of which came about by the guidance of my mentors and fellow lab associates.More specifically my mentor who is writing the paper we are hoping gets published. I found alove for research and would like to pass that on to my students. I really liked the fact that theresearch I was doing had a purpose and practical application in
between an academicinstitution and an employer designed to engage students in practical engineering experiencethrough rotations of full-time employment and course study. Co-op employment providesstudents with discipline-relevant professional experience and early entry into the engineeringlabor force while serving as a recruitment tool for co-op companies. While much is known aboutthe value of cooperative education programs, relatively little is known about why there aredifferent rates of participation by race/ethnicity and how recruitment and pre-screening practicesinfluence the diversity of students who participate in co-op programs. The objectives of thisresearch project are to identify factors that influence student access to cooperative
experience with Ford Motor Company’s Interactive Conceptual Design and Ap- plications lab. Dr. Moore was instrumental in developing cobots - a novel human-robot collaborative technology for applications requiring humans to work in physical contact with robots. His research in- terests include robot-based 3D printing, haptic interface design and control, and teleoperation. Through grants from NASA and NSF, Dr. Moore is preparing students for STEM-related fields and developing success strategies for undergraduate and graduate STEM majors. He is also a member of the NASA SMD Bridge Workshop Organizing Committee. Dr. Moore has published 22 papers in robotics, graduated 12 graduate students, and been awarded nearly $11.0
1993, he has taught courses and laboratories in engineering mechanics, design, and entrepreneurship. His other responsibilities include undergraduate academic advising, senior design project supervision, undergraduate research supervision, and graduate research supervision. Dr. Bucinell has advised the SAE Baja, SAE Formula, and projects related to the ASME Human Powered Vehicle project. Dr. Bucinell has directed the International Virtual Design Studio project that ran in collaboration with the Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey; Altim University in Ankara, Turkey; and ESIGELEC in Rouen, France. He also founded a chapter of Engineers Without Boarders at Union College and has traveled to Boru Village
and Medicine. He currently holds a postdoc appointment with two institutions at Penn State University—the Rock Ethics Institute and the Leonhard Center for Enhancement of Engineering Education—to facilitate exchange and collaboration between philosophers and engineers. Prior to joining Penn State, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the Science History Institute working on the history of engineering ethics education. Shih earned his PhD and MS in science and technology studies (STS) from Virginia Tech. He also has a graduate certificate in engineering education (ENGE) from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from National Taiwan University.Dr. Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State
of ready-made, stand-alonesustainability courses and ready-made sustainability themed modules that employ experientiallearning developed over the past two years. This review includes the packaging of three coursesand fourteen modules on topics from green building to life cycle assessment to appliedsustainability topics for engineers. In addition, we present the dialogues and criticalcollaborations that have lead to a successful first two years in establishing a stable network toexplore both the stand-alone and module methods. Ultimately, through this TUES 2 researchproject, we aim to develop succinct recommendations regarding best practices for universitiesintegrating sustainability and systems thinking into engineering curricula.Summary of
graduate level mechatronic design [10, 11].As a member school in the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), Lawrence Techdefines the entrepreneurial mindset in terms of the KEEN framework. The KEEN frameworkbegins with the “three Cs”: Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Value [12]. Each of the three Csis supported by example student behaviors. For instance, Curiosity is demonstrated by “explore acontrarian view of accepted solutions” and Creating Value is demonstrated by “identifyunexpected opportunities to create extraordinary value”. The framework continues from the threeCs to Engineering Thought and Action, Collaboration, Communication, and Character. As withthe three Cs, each concept is supported by example student behaviors. As