17 Improving Student Learning of Basic Electric Circuits Concepts Using Current Technology Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, Rajan Chandra, Phyllis Nelson, Jolly Kuo, and Shailesh Sujanani California State Polytechnic University, PomonaAbstractThis paper describes web-based supplemental materials developed at California State PolytechnicUniversity Pomona that enable students at any time during their academic career to review and practicefundamental network analysis concepts. Students interact with these materials via a web browser,making them platform independent. The project targets improving both learning and
results. A faculty mentor can also explain data science activity to the students as an activity in a start-up company. In the case of bioinformatics, a data science start-up company could persuade a client company to pay for more data analysis to include more mammals in a more comprehensive study. This is an acceptable pedagogy for career development in terms of
learning experience overall. There were many skills that Igained such as presenting, soldering, writing and many other things that are important to knowin the engineering field. Not all of these are taught in the regular school curriculum which isunfortunate. I also liked working in groups, the work became easier to tackle and forming planswas very important to stay up to date with timelines”. Students who participate the program arevery committed in electrical engineering. Students put down comments like: “I like that I gotto learn about what it would be like doing electrical engineering, a very reputable andchallenging career path. I can go as far as to say that I liked being in the lab and getting to workwith others on a team in electrical to
been inspiring all the staff and faculty toserve students at their best with the belief that student success drives faculty and staff success,which is in turn nurturing a very positive academic atmosphere on the Cal Poly campus. Positiveacademic atmosphere has been proven to develop and inspire whole-system thinkers who canhelp solve society's most complex problems. One example of how student success can beachieved is by having the Career Service as a division of Student Affairs which is offeringnumerous workshops aimed to increase student potential. Academic departments within Cal Polycontribute to the student success through well-structured curriculum and well-equippedundergraduate teaching and research laboratories. Unlike in many research
majority ofengineering students, calculus-based mechanics (PHYS 151) and electricity and magnetism(PHYS 152). Our point of view has been that these courses should serve as a first, positiveexperience in STEM coursework, rather than as barriers to students seeking engineering degreesand careers. To this end, the course revision was done to actively engage students in thediscipline of physics as practiced by physicists. While the content of our courses has notchanged, we approach the subject from a modern point of view, in which the speed of light is animportant barrier, and in which mater is made from atoms. Coupled with developing softer yetvital career skills in collaboration and teamwork, this approach has dramatically increased notonly the
and well-situated to contribute to the workforce and to stimulate the country’s economic growth.Polytechnic institutions are offering professional, career-focused programs in the arts, social andrelated behavioral sciences, engineering, education, natural sciences and technology that engagestudents in active, applied learning. Their curriculum is designed with the foundation of blendingtheory with practice to solve real world problems for the benefit of society. This in turn givesunique opportunities for students to understand how learning connects to careers or to solvingreal-world problems which are considered important to the cultivation of applied skills needed inthe workplace1. As a result, employment prospects for graduates from
,MathCAD and SAP2000 were used by the students to achieve an economical and efficientstructural design. This research internship program allows for the development of projectmanagement, time management and teamwork skills, thus helping strengthen students’knowledge of seismic design in civil engineering and prepare them for successful academic andprofessional careers. The internship program therefore provides valuable mentorship forcommunity college students during their transition to a four-year college and their decision topursue a civil engineering profession.IntroductionRecent earthquakes in California and Japan have caused significant impact on human society (20killed, $20B in direct losses during the 1994Northridge earthquake, and 5500
-on experience with FPGA programming, hardware interfacing,and IEEE 754 standards, preparing them for careers in digital design and hardware engineering.For instructors, the project serves as a versatile teaching tool, offering a comprehensiveframework to explain complex topics and assess student progress through tangible outcomes.Results and ObservationsThe processor’s implementation on the DE10-Lite board validated its functionality andeducational value. Observations include: 1. Student Engagement: The interactive nature of the project, particularly the use of the keypad and LCD display, significantly increased student interest and motivation. 2. Practical Learning: Students demonstrated improved comprehension of floating-point
qualitative research methods. She received her doctorate in Anthropology from Harvard University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Engaging Future Engineers through Active Participation in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingAbstractIt is important for future engineers to understand themselves in relation to the many culturalinfluences they may encounter during their career, and to confront their own biases wheninteracting with colleagues whose cultural backgrounds are different from their own. This paperdescribes and evaluates a series of nine diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) workshopsdeveloped and implemented during the summer of 2022 for high school and
engineering. For example, theProfessional Development Fellow took on responsibility for coordinating several “Lunch &Learn” sessions each semester; topics included: Resources provided by the MSU Graduate School, the campus-wide Council of Graduate Students, and the graduate student teaching assistants union Graduate career services at MSU Responsible conduct of research, including data management, authorship, and resources available through the university library College-level resources, programs, and support for graduate students in engineering Graduate student health and wellness, including campus and community resources Networking events for graduate students, faculty and staff from across the
, 2023 Engaging Undergraduate Students in Research through Interactive xFlight Simulation Project Using Eye Tracking DeviceAbstractIn this study, undergraduate students ranging from freshman to seniors are involved in varioussteps of research. The objective of the study is to understand and discuss the benefits of involvingundergraduate students in research study early in their academic careers. In the study, the researchstudents help investigate the impact of gaming experience on the ability of participating studentsto learn and follow instructions. An Experimental Flight (xFlight) simulator is used in conjunctionwith an eye tracking device to study the difference in behavior of experienced gamers and novicegamers when flying an
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Susquehanna Section CapstoneAward for the design and development of "smart" shoes that can track the wearer’s weight, steps,and distance (see Figure 1). He proposed the idea of smart shoes himself and worked with histechnical advisor to develop and build a prototype.Six colleges from the region competed in the IEEE competition that year. "The 2022 SecondAnnual IEEE Capstone Competition” had many well-planned and well-engineered projectsubmissions. All of these project submissions have demonstrated the technical, the practicalskills, and the innovation needed for these students to graduate and begin their careers asengineers,” said Luis Carlos Torres Jr., IEEE Susquehanna Section past chair and awardscommittee chair. The
ofTexas at Arlington. The concept of mentoring future Electrical Engineering students atUTA has solidified into the primary role among IEEE officers and its members. Thefield of Electrical Engineering is a very challenging subject for most students, and isoften perceived as too difficult. It was also observed that the retention rate was very poorfor these students in their freshman and sophomore years. With the help of IEEEOfficers and graduate as well as undergraduate students, the IEEE mentoring office wascreated. The IEEE mentoring office provides help to engineering students with theircourse work, lab work and career planning. This paper covers the concepts, details anddifficulties faced associated with the creation and operation of an IEEE
, theconstruction industry will need to attract untapped human resources such as racial minorities andwomen [6]. In fact, Manesh et. al, theorize that diversifying the construction workforce is aneffective strategy to ensure the economic growth of the nation and will also help the industry tomeet the increased demand for new workers [7]. The potential for additional minorityrepresentation in the construction industry remains great. In 2021, only 11% of constructionworkers were women, 6.3% were African American and 2.1% were Asian. Choi et. al. identifiedinsufficient interest and poorly sustained participation in Architecture, Engineering andConstruction (AEC) careers from underrepresented demographic groups as a critical issue.Compounding this issue is
attributed to individuals with a certain adaptabilityprofile being drawn to a career in academia. Accounting for adaptability when considering theextent to which WATPS are used can enable more individualized support for instructors duringperiods of change.I. IntroductionInstructors are challenged to implement and sustain a wide array of teaching practices andstrategies (WATPS) in undergraduate courses because WATPS have been shown to improvestudents’ conceptual understanding, appeal to a diverse set of students, and increase persistencein engineering, especially among underrepresented groups [1], [2], [3], [4]. The adoption of aWATPS can produce more workforce ready engineers that innovate in creative ways. Engineersgraduating from universities
from low-socioeconomic backgrounds leave the engineering pipeline at higher rates than their majoritypeers [5]. Reasons that these students report leaving engineering often include poor performancein introductory coursework [6], negative experiences with faculty [7], a poor sense of fit [8], andgenerally unwelcoming environments in their schools of engineering [9]. Conversely, whenunderrepresented students experience social support, encounter role models [10], and receiveassistance navigating the engineering curriculum [11], they experience positive engineering-related outcomes. One way to provide these beneficial layers of support for students who areearly in their academic careers is through the implementation of formalized peer mentoring
chances of finding a suitable career. In the Gulfregion, in particular, due to rapid socio-political transformation and industrialization, engineeringgraduates must overcome a wider employability gap and compete with an experienced foreignworkforce even for entry-level positions. This has necessitated out-of-the-box thinking on part ofengineering institutions to bridge the gap by providing students with enrichment opportunities. Infact, emphasis on core competencies and experiential learning are playing a central role in highereducation globally and can have a powerful impact on students’ experience, development, andachievements before graduation.The Center for Teaching and Learning at the Qatar branch campus of Texas A&M Universityinitiated
-related career. (a) (b) Figure 11. Comparison of % SA & A and % SD & D responses of math studentsA comparison of the student responses experiencing the VR-based lessons in a non-immersiveand immersive environment is shown in Fig. 12 and Fig. 13. It was observed that there was notmuch difference in the usability, engagement, and effectiveness dimensions between theaverages of students who experienced immersive and non-immersive lessons. The largestdifference in the average was for Q12 which pertained to providing a better overview of thecontent. The average of the responses to the impact dimension of the students experiencing theimmersive modality was 4.7, very close to strong agreement and
participation of marginalized communities in civil and constructionindustries as well as in the academic sector [22]. Furthermore, very few studies focused onimproving the competencies of Hispanic and other historically marginalized students in CMincluding communication and presentation skills and other professional skills, while other studiesassessed their preferences for sustainability and relevant career choices [23]–[25]. In order tosupport the skilled labor shortage in the CM industry as well as to preserve the economicalsuccess of the US, marginalized professionals must be involved in infrastructure constructionprojects. The findings of this study would contribute to increasing awareness of infrastructureinequality and preparing the forthcoming
educationalopportunities. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Annual ConferenceIntroductionEngineering education is an essential discipline that endeavors to create a learning environmentcapable of developing engineering skill sets, like problem-solving, logical thinking, etc., [1]. Itenables the development of students’ engineering skills providing real-world applicability totheoretical engineering concepts. Despite the significant role of engineering in preparing studentsfor their future careers, educators have faced multiple challenges because of technologicaladvancements and societal developments [2]. Such challenges are related to being out-paced bynew advances of new
Paper ID #35558Course Interventions to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion inEngineering CurriculaDr. Richard Blackmon, Elon University Richard Blackmon is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Program at Elon University. Blackmon has a BS in Electrical Engineering and a PhD in Optical Science and Engineering. His scientific and engineering research focuses on the development of laser-based medical imaging and treatment systems. Blackmon has worked to promote LGBTQIA inclusion, both within engineering and in the broader com- munity, throughout his career. He became interested in engineering education when joining
and money management, and actively participatedin the financial literacy course implemented for the introductory engineering class.IntroductionA solid working knowledge in financial literacy is a critical factor in students’ success, especially forunderrepresented minority (URM) students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)disciplines (see examples, [1] thru [4]). This is particularly important with the recent impacts of thepandemic on the national economy, the changing landscape of the job market, as well as the globaleconomic crisis. Students’ financial literacy will help them make sound decisions to succeed professionallyin their career paths. Unfortunately, traditional university curricula do not expose students
). Students provided consent to have their course performance and surveyresults be used for research purposes. Their responses to the pre-course and post-course surveyswere anonymized. Table 3. Survey (O = Open, K = Knowledge, S = Skills, A = Attitudes, L = List, P = Post-Course Open)O1 In your own words, describe machine learningO2 In your own words, describe the limitations of machine learningO3 In your own words, provide specific examples of how machine learning will likely impact your career in the next 10 yearsK1 I can describe at least one ML applicationK2 I understand the main steps to implement at least one ML applicationK3 I understand what distinguishes ML from traditional mathematical approachesK4
on case. The activities usually Canvas. included one or two brief questions to facilitate conversations.MethodologyThe participants of this study were students enrolled in the course “Engineering Properties ofBiological Materials,” a sophomore-level class with lectures and weekly meetings in a teachinglaboratory. The students are majoring in Biological Systems Engineering or AgriculturalEngineering. Students from Biological Systems Engineering are interested in pursuing careers inone of the different emphasis areas available in the program: Biomedical Engineering, Food andBioprocess Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. As
undergraduate research experience to the student, a selection of Likert-scale and open-ended survey questions were evaluated, specifically: 1. How would you rate the QUIP-RS program overall? (5-point Likert scale with options of Excellent-Very Good-Good-Fair-Poor) 2. How do you feel that the QUIP-RS program has supported your ambitions and/or impacted your future career? (Open-ended) 3. What do you consider to have been the best aspect(s) of your experience with QUIP-RS? (Open-ended) 4. What outcomes (e.g., conference presentations, articles, projects, poster presentations, etc.) do you expect from your QUIP-RS project? (open-ended)These questions are part of a 20-question assessment survey administered through
moreformal training prior to the internship [11]. While this desire for more training often emphasizesworkplace or career-ready training, the present study seeks to further examine the reciprocalbenefits of internships in the field of bio-medical engineering, with an emphasis on providingproactive guidance, whether for the university coordinator, the instructor, the students, the sitesupervisor, or all of the above. Ultimately, the goal is to identify, design, and implementinternship experiences that maximize these reciprocal outcomes, regardless of modality.Virtual InternshipsPrior to the pandemic, there were no known studies that has examined how the importantoutcomes and learning objectives of a biomedical engineering technology/clinical
Conditioning field before and hopes to pursue a career in sustainable HVAC/R design.Nathan Agyeman Nathan is a fourth-year student at the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Francis College of Engineer- ing, where he is pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering (BS). He’s highly involved with various organizations on campus. He’s currently working in two research groups where he’s a lead facilitator in the Exclusive Teamwork project where he collects analyzes information, while being a lead contribu- tor in the Product Life-Cycle Management group where he participates in making connections between computer security and Product Life-Cycle Management. The past summer, Nathan had an opportunity to intern within cybersecurity
feels they have in the relevant environment), and relatedness (sense of social connection and support within the relevant environment). In sum, research regarding the self-determination theory would suggest that both perceived success and the sense of support in the form of a caring instructor would predict overall motivation or empowerment as described in the MUSIC model. The usefulness factor in the MUSIC model suggests that motivation increases when students perceive the utility of their academic work toward earning their degree or their future career. The utility of their work can be in the short term, such as needing to pass a required course, or in the longer term, such as the value of learning information relevant
the engineering design process and design thinking into STEM education and works with K-12 educators to increase teacher capacity in classroom engineering education. She also teaches a first-year Engineering Projects course at CU. Prior to pursuing a career in higher education, Jennifer taught middle school science for 15 years and she received a Teacher of the Year community award and guided her students to numerous state and national sustainable project awards, including the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge. After transitioning from the classroom, she joined the CU Cooperative Institute for Environmental Sciences (CIRES) Education & Outreach Program as a Curriculum Development and Program Manager where
) throughout Malaysian Higher Institutions, and International Institutions such as in Indonesia, Korea, India, China, Turkey, Morocco, Qatar, South Africa, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Throughout his career he received several awards such as Global Engineering Education Award 2021, teaching excellent awards, excellent service awards, best paper awards, and gold medals in innovative practices in higher education. He has published several books and more than 130 papers in journals and conference proceedings.Khairiyah Mohd-Yusof Professor Dr. Khairiyah Mohd-Yusof is the President of the Society of Engineering Education Malaysia, the founding Director of the Centre for Engineering Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She is