study, then, is to answer thefollowing question: 1) does experience in cooperative education or internship program influencesstudents' self-perceptions of their engineering problem-solving skills?Cooperative Education Research Research on the benefits of engineering students’ participation in a co-op suggests thatco-op students have more job interviewsv, higher starting salariesvi, vii, viii and higher grade pointaveragesix, x compared to students who do not participate in these programs. Friel surveyed 691cooperative education directors who reported that co-op students are perceived to be moreprofessional, more skilled problem solvers, better able to manage projects, and more technicallyknowledgeable than students without cooperative
of Beams B3A and B3Bmust be coped to meet the top-of-steel-elevation requirement, often specified in design. Thisspecific refers to the necessity to have the top face of the beams and the top face of the girders onthe same elevation so that roof deck and floor decks can be placed on them. From the authors’teaching experience, the coping detail in particular, is difficult for students to comprehend from2-D sketches.One way to remedy this problem is to take students to actual construction sites. Although this is agood approach, it is a major challenge to find construction projects that are nearby and installingconnections that coincides with the topic being taught at the time. Additionally, liability issuesmay also arise and prevent the
Engineering Education at Penn State. She holds a doctoral degree in educational psychology emphasizing applied measurement and testing. In her position, Sarah is responsible for developing instructional support programs for faculty, providing evaluation support for educational proposals and projects, and working with faculty to publish educational research. Her research interests primarily involve creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship education.Prof. Elizabeth C. Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University, University ParkD. Jake Follmer, The Pennsylvania State University D. Jake Follmer is a first-year Ph.D. student in educational psychology at The Pennsylvania State Univer- sity. He received his M.S.Ed. in 2013 from
competenciesrequired to innovate in the workplace. Contextual learning environments such as work-basedlearning, internships, case-based learning, and project-based learning were found to be the mosteffective classroom practice for developing innovation competencies with undergraduatestudents[10].Case-based instruction for innovation theoryLecture-based instructional methods often leave students unengaged, uninspired,[11] and canpresent topics without applying contextual meaning[12]. Because of the inherent passive style oflecture-based instruction, students are missing out on the opportunity to be active participants intheir own learning which could affect learning outcomes[12, 13]. More active instructionalmethods, such as case-based instruction, have
Session 3202 Student Design, Development and Operations of Small Satellites at the United States Air Force Academy Kenneth E. Siegenthaler, Jerry J. Sellers, David J. Richie, and Timothy J. Lawrence Department of Astronautics United States Air Force AcademyAbstractThe FalconSAT program is a unique, dynamic small-satellite research program thatserves as a capstone course for Astronautical Engineering majors at the United States AirForce Academy. The goal of the program is to give students the opportunity to “learnspace by doing space.” The program results in a
Session 1639 A Decision Tool for Developing a Course in Engineering Economy Joseph C. Hartman, Jerome Lavelle, Robert Martinazzi, Heather Nachtmann, Kim LaScola Needy, Peter Shull Lehigh University / North Carolina State University / University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown / University of Arkansas / University of Pittsburgh / Pennsylvania State University at AltoonaAbstractAs part of an ongoing research project, we present an initial decision framework built around aninteger knapsack model to provide guidance for new (and existing) educators in the field ofEngineering Economy
Taxonomy.Hands-on activities often provide good learning experiences. Small design projects that requirestudents to develop a design solution in a given time using a limited number of commonmaterials and tools offers many opportunities to promote higher order learning and divergentthinking. Such projects can be implemented into a class period. Students my be encouraged towork in design teams to promote the exchange of ideas and experiences, interaction, andcommunication. These projects have been used successfully with students as young aselementary school15. Successful implementation requires the educator to be alert to opportunitiesfor follow-up questions and discussions that provoke thought and reflection. These are oftensituation-specific. Probing
, skills, and tools in engineering practice2.2 BOK IThe first committee on the BOK took a futuristic approach on infrastructure andenvironmental needs to develop a list of outcomes to elevate the depth and breadth ofknowledge, skills, and attitudes required of civil engineers desiring licensure. The firsteleven outcomes directly related to ABET’s eleven outcomes (3a-k). The twelfthoutcome called for “an ability to apply knowledge in a specialized area related to civilengineering.”1 Quickly all realized that this could not occur at the bachelor’s level. Theadditional outcomes were: • “an understanding of the elements of project management, construction, and asset management;” • “an understanding of business and public policy and
incorporating pieces of this emerging technology into the ETcurriculum. Implement capstone projects or labs where students use CFD [14-17] software tosimulate and analyze manufacturing processes, focusing on reducing carbon footprint, enhancingenergy efficiency, using mathematical modeling, and incorporating smart automation techniques[18-21].As we explore the complexities of Industry 4.0, it is crucial to tackle the obstacles to integrationand the emerging ethical quandaries. This preliminary investigation examines the obstacles andmoral concerns associated with incorporating sophisticated technology into production processeswithin Industry 4.0, laying the foundation for a more thorough examination. This emphasizes thesignificance of adopting a well
capstone design courses which operate almostentirely at the upper levels of Bloom's taxonomy. ) Level 1, Knowledge: The basic ability to recall information, without requiring any understanding of the material being recalled. Questions typical of level 1 are: Write the equation for ..., What is the molecular weight of ..., When ..., Who ... Level 2, Comprehension: The ability to understand and interpret material or situations, and to extrapolate that understanding to areas not covered by the original input. Level 2 questions might include: Explain in your own words ..., Using the Antoine equation, determine the vapor pressure of ..., What would be the effects of changing ... in example ..., Show
AC 2010-858: NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN: A REPORT ON THE EXPERIENCESIN BOEING’S WELLIVER FACULTY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMKenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University Dr. Van Treuren is a professor on the faculty in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Baylor University. He teaches the capstone Mechanical Engineering Laboratory course as well as courses in heat transfer, aerospace engineering, gas turbines, fluid mechanics, and wind power. His research interests include energy education and gas turbine heat transfer. He can be contacted at Kenneth_Van_Treuren@baylor.edu. Page 15.912.1© American Society for
tasks; scaffolding; cognitive apprenticeship;learner control; and non-linear instruction3. It therefore encourages collaborative learning andteam-building. The intention of the subject library is for the students to perform guidedexperiments and discover the answers to their questions. More details about the library conceptare provided in another paper4.ContentThe Experiential Engineering Library collections will allow students to study problems ofinterest in emerging fields that come from a number of sources including: faculty research,senior capstone design course projects, commercially developed educational tools, and donationsfrom industrial partners. Our Mechanical Engineering faculty includes experts in smart materialsand nanomaterials
valuable experience;however, receiving guidance and feedback on team interactions are uncommon even though theycan significantly enhance team behaviors [2]. Additionally, design courses tend to focus on thetechnical skills needed for projects work, and rarely are students taught how to work in teams [3].Designing teamwork exercises and dedicating class time for students to practice these skills,while important, often detracts from the content specific to their disciplines [4]. Hence, there is aneed for educators to employ an easy method that allows students to practice the development ofinterpersonal or “soft” skills early on in their academic career to ensure that they are well-equipped by the time they enroll in design or capstone courses.The
. Journal of Engineering Education, 93(3), 233-231.7. Little, P., & Cardenas, M. (2001). Use of “studio” methods in the introductory engineering design curriculum. Journal of Engineering Education, 90(3), 309-318.8. Coyle, E. J., Jamieson, L. H., & Oakes, W. C. (2005). EPICS: Engineering projects in community service. International Journal of Engineering Education, 21(1), 139-150.9. Newstetter, W. C. (1998). Of green monkeys and failed affordances: A case study of a mechanical engineering design course. Research in Engineering Design, 10(2), 118-128.10. Paulik, M. J., & Krishnan, M. (2001). A competition-motivated capstone design course: the result of a fifteen- year evolution. Education, IEEE
learning within the context of real world situations.Such innovation in engineering education while maintaining its traditional rigorpresents many challenges. These interrelated challenges include the following: (1)Critical STEM competencies and professional licensing capability must be impartedin a traditional four year program of study. (2) Lecture based courses are moreefficient. (3) Many faculty perceive the analytical, math-intensive courses inengineering science to have higher prestige. (4) Individual learning assessment inexperiential, project-based courses is less objective and the supporting assessmentpedagogies for engineers are not well developed. (5) Fewer faculty have experienceand training in teaching multidisciplinary design courses
levelprogramming languages; as far as embedded applications are concerned.In this section we describe a micro-controller based circuit which communicates with the PCthrough a standard serial port. This circuit is not only used to teach the basics of serial portcommunication in CET 3510; it also serves as a base for many capstone projects in ourComputer Controlled System Design I and II courses in the Baccalaureate Program.The schematic in Figure 6 shows a Microchip PIC18F2420 micro-controller based circuit.Similar micro-controllers are available from many other manufacturers such as Atmel andFreescale. This micro-controller has some very useful features as listed below: Analog inputs for connecting analog sensors such as temperature and light level
democratic institutions and expanded human freedom and justice, and direct experience in addressing the needs of the larger community. • “Inquiry- and project-based learning: multiple opportunities to work, independently and Page 13.853.6 collaboratively, on projects that require the integration of knowledge with skills in analysis, discovery, problem solving, and communication.”In 2004 ASCE published its first attempt at defining the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledgefor the 21st Century.7 In this first edition (BOK1) ASCE defined 15 outcomes necessary in theeducation of a civil engineer, paralleling and also augmenting the
ready for the workshop, but only a staggering 11% of business leaders feel that graduateshave the competencies and skills necessary to succeed in the workplace [1]. This challenge does notescape engineering programs, and many are developing strategic programs to take on this industryreadiness gap. Some engineering programs have launched industry-sponsored senior capstone programswhile others bring industry influence into the classroom as guests, adjunct faculty or through industry-influenced curriculum or professional socialization [2-5]. Other engineering programs have sought toclose this industry readiness gap with mentorship programs [6-7].Mentorship is a vital component to career advancement. It is stated by the Association for Talent &
programmaticintegration as vital to addressing the differences in student reception of sociotechnical problemsolving.Cote and Branzan Albu [9] performed a case study of full integration of socio-cultural impactswhich they define as student-identified topics related to technical projects in a capstone coursefor computer vision technology. The definition of socio-cultural in this context includes but isnot limited to the environment, ethics, social relations, personal development, economics,health/medicine, law, elderly, and politics [9, pg. 697]. The authors describe how both theCanadian accreditation body (CEAB) and the European Network for Accreditation ofEngineering Education (ENAEE, which serves Germany, France, UK, Ireland, Portugal, Russia,Turkey, Romania
and detailed design, thenmaterial ‘ordering’ and the start of the Build Phase. Next, the second day consisted ofbuilding in the morning, then load testing and presentations in the afternoon. Faculty, staff,and graduate student volunteers facilitated critique sessions after each of the two designphases; the volunteers also acted as the judges on the review panels during final testing andpresentations. Figure 1: In-person AE Design Days event structure [1].Overall, the event was motivated by an inductive learning pedagogical approach. Prince andFelder (2006) stated that inductive learning is better than the traditional deductive learningexperience, with the example given being the use of capstone design projects in
does that future look like? What would need to change?Lesson Plan II: Reflecting on DesignIn this lesson, questions in a design journal will focus students’ attention on choices made and aproject’s causality. What-if questions at each stage of the design process should prompt studentsto reflect. This would be appropriate as part of a cornerstone or capstone design project. Theproposed questions could be tailored to specific student projects.In your design project journal, address the following questions: 1. Consider one of the conceptual design alternatives that you chose not to pursue. What are three strengths of this conceptual design? 2. In what way(s) could you consider that alternative superior to the design you have
by articulating plans, managing time efficiently,monitoring their steps, and evaluating their design process. While all students can articulate theirdesign intentions, some demonstrate a refined understanding of their design intentions andactionable strategies that could directly impact how they design in the future.This practical classroom activity can be used at the beginning of time intensive designexperiences (such as term-long design projects or capstone design courses) to help studentsdevelop a targeted understanding of important aspects of the design processes and set intentionsfor how they will engage in their design projects.AcknowledgmentsWe would like to thank Marie Buan, Wendy Roldan, and Jim Borgford-Parnell whose
(e.g., control of dynamicsystems, mass transfer). In this logic, students spend the majority of their time learning a longsequence of engineering “fundamentals” before they are deemed competent to engage in creativedesign problem solving in their final-year capstone projects.3 This approach is understood as“exclusionary” not in the sense of being elitist but in the more general sense of seeking to keepout that which does not belong, including those persons (or those facets of persons) not in linewith the dominant decontextualized, narrowly technical-analytic way of problem solving withinengineering. Lectures and focused problem sets remain the mainstay educational modalitieswithin university engineering education, even as wide-ranging
Paper ID #12051The Impact of Two-Way Formative Feedback and Web-Enabled Resourceson Student Resource Use and Performance in Materials CoursesDr. Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University Stephen Krause is professor in the Materials Science Program in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of introductory materials engineering, polymers and composites, and capstone design. His research interests include evaluating conceptual knowledge, mis- conceptions and technologies to promote conceptual change. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory and a Chemistry Concept
. Place the Design Heuristic tool within the design process to suit the needs of specific projects (e.g., capstone design projects).To change student activity Present research evidence about the Design Heuristics tool. Add practice briefs to acquaint students with the Design Heuristics tool. Allow students to voice their ideas to build confidence Ask students to generate existing concepts before using Design Heuristics. This allows students to present
that is aligned withresearch-based educational practices was used to evaluate the instructional quality of the module.Project DesignThe project provided targeted professional development and a research experience for twocohorts of secondary math and science teachers from the GCS Central Region. Project activities Page 25.936.3included innovative strategies to strengthen educator skills in teaching hands-on NASA-relatedSTEM content. Teachers engaged in Earth System Science research under the mentorship ofexperienced STEM and education graduate students and designed innovative inquiry-based EarthScience teaching modules that are aligned with
, decisions on meaning ultimately cannot be taken away from those who are affected by a design, it stakeholders.” (p. 230)3. “They render design proposals empirically testable, at least in principle. Because a projected future cannot yet be observed, they provide arguments, demonstrations, if not tests for the projected reality of a design.” (p. 230)Utilizing human-centered design processes have been shown to increase productivity, improvequality, reduce errors, reduce training and support costs, improve people's acceptance of newproducts, enhance companies' reputations, increase user satisfaction and reduce developmentcosts8,9.A critical part of design thinking and human-centered design is understanding the peopleaffected by the design
University, Prescott Dr. Brian Roth is an associate professor in the aerospace engineering department at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. His teaching focuses on design courses such as Intro to Engineering and Capstone Design. This informs his research interests in team formation, development, and assessment.Katrina Marie Robertson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, PrescottTrey Thomas Talko, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Small Shifts: New Methods for Improving Communication Experiences for Women in Early Engineering CoursesDr. Jonathan Adams, Embry Riddle Aeronautical UniversityDr. Elizabeth Ashley Rea, Embry
-criteria Team formation method explained in [26]. Multi-criteriateam formation will allow for diverse grouping of students i.e., with different EE tracks expe-rience and with diverse student demographics. The Lab will be an independent course withinthe undergraduate/graduate courses catalog.The MRC lab will also engage with industry partners such as (ABB in the robotic area, Rock-well International in industrial controls, and National Instruments for data acquisition and con-trol systems) these companies are major suppliers for the semiconductors industry, further-more, the proposed MRC Lab engagement with industry will come through a comprehensiveapproach that includes 1) internships and capstone projects, which will integrate industry ex-pertise