classroom – or we can pullout our hair and expect students to behave like learning superheros, an approach doomed to fail withour very-human students.The pace of change may or may not have accelerated, but the change is here now and it is here tostay. Though we must process feelings of disorientation for both students and faculty, thisreorganization of our engineering education is imperative if higher education is to retain itsusefulness.References[1] K. D. Foote, “A Brief History of Large Language Models,” DATAVERSITY. Accessed: Nov. 07,2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.dataversity.net/a-brief-history-of-large-language-models/[2] B. Edwards, “OpenAI’s GPT-4 exhibits ‘human-level performance’ on professionalbenchmarks,” Ars Technica. Accessed
a normal distribution. The concern was prompted again by anecdotal evidencethat, during the current 2024-2025 academic year, academic performance in many engineeringcourses has been bimodally distributed. It seems as if there is a group of students doing verywell, performing at the “A” and high “B” range, and a group of students performing poorly, inthe “D” and “F” range. Plotting the grades for some current courses confirms this. However, themath placement and SAT scores observed do not support this, but instead appear normallydistributed. To confirm this, both the skewness and kurtosis were determined for each year forthe cadets that graduated in CEE. The results are shown in Figure 6. MP means Math Placementin the figure
/science/article/pii/S1364032121009862. Accessed: Aug.23, 2024.[8] P. Tagle-Salazar, K. Nigam, and C. Rivera-Solorio, "Parabolic Trough SolarCollectors: A General Overview of Technology, Industrial Applications, Energy Market,Modeling, and Standards," Green Processing and Synthesis, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 595-649,2020. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.1515/gps-2020-0059. Accessed: Jan. 5,2025.[9] D. Kearney, U. Herrmann, P. Nava, B. Kelly, R. Mahoney, J. Pacheco, R. Cable, N.Potrovitza, D. Blake, and H. Price. "Assessment of a Molten Salt Heat Transfer Fluid in aParabolic Trough Solar Field," [Online]. Available:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237473984_Assessment_of_a_Molten_Salt_Heat_Transfer_Fluid_in_a_Parabolic_Trough_Solar_Field
condensed project is critical for providing student with a wholistic view of what must beconsidered when developing engineering solutions, in accordance with ABET student outcomes2 and 4. Exposure to human subject research such as the project described here, is critical forfuture engineers and scientists, as it provides a framework for considering human factors in theirfuture engineering and scientific work.References [1] K. L. Hansen, P. Nguyen, G. Micic, B. Lechat, P. Catcheside, & B. Zajamšek (2021). Amplitude modulated wind farm noise relationship with annoyance: A year-long field study. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 150(2), 1198–1208. https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0005849 [2] C. Ioannidou, S
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Paper ID #45400Fostering the Development of Engineering Skills Using Online ToolsDr. Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia Dr. Bryan Higgs is a native of southwest Virginia. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia and is serving as the Director for the UDC Center of Climate Change Analytics. Prior to this position, he was an Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Researcher.Gulen Ozkula, University of the District of Columbia ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Fostering the
attributes, allowing students to perform more sophisticated image analysis. Next, the students will train their own ML models using Google Teachable Machine. For this project, they will create a model to classify blocks with different letters (e.g., A, B, C) written on top. Once trained, students will integrate the model into their Python code to classify objects in real-time, using OpenCV to capture images and the trained model to identify the letters. The demo will show how the C920 webcam captures images, which are then processed by the trained model to classify the detected object. The entire process, from image capture to classification, will be demonstrated live. Students will receive the demo code for both image
courses include statics, digital circuit design, fluidmechanics and aerodynamics.Students who had previously received an A or B in the course in prior terms were recruited byemail through advisors and staff as well as through individual recommendations by facultymentors and peer leaders in the course. The students attended a 10-hour self-paced course wherethey were able to learn skills on working with students with diverse needs, communication andleadership skills in working with peers as well as additional strategies to support peer learningthrough teams in an online setting. Since the terms for online courses are only 9-weeks,recruitment, on-boarding and placement of peer leaders in the subsequent terms was a challenge.To address this challenge
..[8] Pesovski, I., Santos, R., Henriques, R. & Trajkovik, V., 2024, “Generative AI for Customiza- ble Learning Experiences”, Sustainability, Vol. 16, No. 7, p.3034.[9] Chheang, V., Sharmin, S., Márquez-Hernández, R., Patel, M., Rajasekaran, D., Caulfield, G., Kiafar, B., Li, J., Kullu, P. & Barmaki, R.L., 2024, “Towards anatomy education with genera- tive AI-based virtual assistants in immersive virtual reality environments”, Proceeding of 2024 IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and eXtended and Virtual Real- ity (AIxVR) (pp. 21-30), IEEE.[10] Zhang, Z., Chang, Y., and Esche, S.K., 2023, “Ergonomic Design of a Virtual Proctor Sys- tem with Reliable Face Recognition and Tracking”, IMECE
., DeMara, R. F., Tatulian, A., & Chen, B. (2019). Quantitative impact on learning achievement by engaging high integrity testing using lockdown assessment for online delivery. Proceedings of the ASEE Southeast Section Conference, No. 45. This work was published and presented in March, 2019. http://www.asee-se.org/proceedings/ASEE2019/papers2019/45.pdf9. McGraw Hill Connect, website https://www.mheducation.com/highered/support/connect/smartbook/connect- access-code-and-purchase.html, accessed on January, 17th, 2024.10. Archer, K. K. (2018). Do Multiple Homework Attempts Increase Student Learning? A Quantitative Study. The American Economist. 63(2):056943451877479, DOI: 10.1177/0569434518774790. Colangelo College of
presentation, and prototype evaluation in the design showcase,which is a mass display of the prototypes of design teams. Appendices ‘B’ through ‘E’ providethe evaluation instruments. It should be noted here that final oral presentation and the prototypeevaluation are done by independent evaluators, and the course instructor does not participate inthose evaluations. Even though students complete design work as a team, individual contributionand performance are monitored and evaluated within the team environment. Each student isentrusted with, a certain research section in literature search, an alternative design concept, aselected section of PMP, a selected section of EDS, a selected section of engineering analysis,and a certain part of the
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be connected. There are no vertical connections on a terminal strip. Horizontal rows on either side of the center groove are also not connected to each other. 3. Group Member Contribution: List the contribution each group member made in performing the lab and writing the report.Appendix B: FESTO AC Lab Report Guidelines MET 230 – FESTO AC Lab Report Guidelines For FESTO AC labs, a technical report is required. The goal of the report is to document how the lab was done so an outsider can reproduce your work & results. Your report should contain the following information: • Abstract: Indicate the purpose/objective of the lab, how it was carried out, the outputs that were of interest, the components that were
-awareness, social skills, self-regulation, empathy, andmotivation is seen as art and lived out through practice [3], [5], [13]. The ability for aspiringproject engineers to hone EI, project management competencies, and understanding teamdevelopment can better equip them for the workplace and meet technical and interpersonal skillexpectations of employers.References[1] De Campos, D. B., de Resende, L. M., & Fagundes, A. “The importance of soft skills for the engineering,” Creative Education, 11, pp.1504-1520. 2020. https://doi.org.10.4236/ce.2020.118109[2] Kastberg, E., Buchko, A., & Buchko, K. “Developing emotional intelligence: The role of higher education,” Journal of Organizational Psychology 20(3), 2020. pp.64-72. https
: ASEE, Jun. 2011. doi: 10.18260/1-2-- 17817.[7] D. Northrup and S. Northrup, “Multidisciplinary Team Assessment,” in 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, HI: ASEE, Jun. 2007. doi: 10.18260/1-2--2319.[8] P. H. Stiebitz, E. C. Hensel, and J. R. Mozrall, “Multidisciplinary Engineering Senior Design at RIT,” in 2004 Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT: ASEE, Jun. 2004. doi: 10.18260/1-2--13856.[9] B. S. Goda, A. H. Sayles, and D. C. Gray, “One Approach to Multidisciplinary Senior Design Projects,” in Technology-Based Re-Engineering Engineering Education Proceedings of Frontiers in Education FIE’96 26th Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT: IEEE, Nov. 1996. doi: 10.1109/FIE
too early to discernif there will be a complete paradigm shift, but there is certainly a need for greater exploration.References[1] N. Chomsky, I. Roberts, and J. Watumull. “The False Promise of ChatGPT.” The New York Times. March 8,2023. [Online][2] E. Mollick. Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI. Portfolio/Penguin, 2024.[3] K. A. Neeley and H. C. Leugenbiehl. “Beyond Inevitability: Emphasizing the Role of Intention and Ethical Responsibility in Engineering Design,” Philosophy and Design. Springer 2008.[4] K. Shelton and D. Lanier. The Promises and Perils of AI in Education: Ethics and Equity Have Entered the Chat. Lanier Learning, 2024.[5] B. McMurtrie. “Cheating Has Become Normal: Faculty members are
assessments.Future work will focus on expanding the scope of this approach to include multiple institutionsand diverse student populations. Longitudinal studies will be conducted to assess the long-termimpact of the methodology on programming proficiency. Additionally, integrating peer mentoringprograms and leveraging technology to provide asynchronous access to lab content will furtherenhance the scalability and effectiveness of the approach. These efforts aim to establish a robust,student-centered model for teaching advanced programming languages.References[1] E. Lahtinen, K. Ala-Mutka, and H.-M. J¨arvinen, “A study of the difficulties of novice pro- grammers,” ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, vol. 37, no. 3, pp. 14–18, 2005.[2] C. Watson and F. W. B. Li, “Failure
course assignments and Bloom's learning levelsMore importantly, students are expected to perform systematic strategy in using commercialsoftware that consists of the pre-processing, processing, and post-processing stages. The pre-processing stage involves several aspects such as: a. Problem identification that includes the selection of appropriate physics, simplification of geometries, and selection of materials b. Geometry creation and setting up accurate boundary conditions c. Selection of elements and evaluation of mesh refinementWhen the commercial software is used, the processing stage is understood as a “black box” thatwould produce output based on the input. The warning and error messages during
Engineering 143 (2018): 899-908.8 INSTED (http://insted.ttctech.com/)9 TTC Technologies, Inc. (http://www.ttctech.com/)10 Reaction Engine (https://reactionengines.co.uk/)11 Janna, William S., and Raj P. Chhabra. Design of fluid thermal systems. PWS Publishing Company, 1998. 7 Fall 2024 ASEE Middle Atlantic Section ConferenceFig. 1. Some Modern Heat Transfer Surfaces: (a) TPMS Heat Exchanger, (b) Foam Heat Exchanger, and (c) Helical Heat Exchanger. 8 Fall 2024 ASEE Middle Atlantic Section ConferenceFig. 2. Original Course Topics for MEC422 - Thermal System Design
Engineering Courses to Enhance Student LearningAbstractIn recent years, many universities are looking for alternatives to in-person teaching. Offeringengineering courses in online formats: either fully web-based or hybrid format can be quitechallenging. While some students still prefer in-person teaching for engineering courses, thereare also significant benefits to online formats. For many universities/programs, it is a way ofattracting nontraditional students as well as students from other universities since it generatesadditional student credit hours, which would not be possible with traditional in-person class.With this in mind, we started offering two engineering courses: one design class at theundergraduate level, and another materials class at
Paper ID #45480On teaching technical writing in an introduction to engineering design classDr. Gustavo J. Molina, Georgia Southern University Dr. Gustavo J. Molina graduated with a BS in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from National University of Cordoba, Argentina, a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ottawa, Canada, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering degree from Virginia Tech, USA, for his work on triboemission of particles. Since 2000 he has been in the Dept. of Mechanical Eng. of Georgia Southern University, where he is a Professor. Dr. Molina’s present research interests are on the
; Feigenbaum, L. (1998). Using peer evaluations to assign grades on group projects. Journal of Construction Education, 3(3), 182-188.[11] Wahid, S. N. S., Yusof, Y., & Razak, M. R. (2014). Math anxiety among students in higher education level. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 123, 232-237. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.01.1419[12] Dunn, B. L., Fontanier, C., Luo, Q., & Goad, C. (2020). Student Perceptions of Bonus Points in Terms of Offering, Effort, Grades, and Learning. NACTA Journal, 65, 168-172.[13] Ingalls, V. (2018). Incentivizing with Bonus in a College Statistics Course. REDIMAT-Journal of Research in Mathematics Education, 7(1), 93-103. https://doi.org/10.17583/redimat.2018.2497[14] Rassuli, A
developed and taught novel hands-on skill-building courses with a focus on design, manufacturing and clean energy technologies. He was also involved in creating a certificate program in Wind Turbine Technology at FSC and authored a paper on developing wind turbine educational programs on the east coast.Dr. Alireza Dalili, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Assistant Professor ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Innovative Work-Holding Tool Designs for Enhanced Safety and Learning in Manufacturing Labs Khosro Shirvani1*, Sean Hardick2, Alireza Dalili3, Robert Syler4AbstractManufacturing processes laboratory
Paper ID #45740Exploring Foundry-Guided Holistic and Interdisciplinary CommunicationStrategies for Engineering EducationDr. Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Tech University Andrea Arce-Trigatti holds a PhD in Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. As an interdisciplinary scholar, her research centers on program evaluation, faculty development, education policy, and critical thinking and collaborative learning strategies as applied to various contexts, including engineering education and higher administration. She is a founding member of the award-winning Renaissance Foundry Research Group, and has helped to
Paper ID #45304Syllabus Review Assessment: Technical Contract ReviewDr. Tracey Carbonetto, Pennsylvania State University, Allentown Professional skills continue to be found lacking in early career engineers despite efforts to improve suggested and implemented by faculty, administration, and ABET. Utilizing the early career engineering population as a source of information and specifically, feedback on the ability to meet the professional skills expectations, engineering faculty can include suggested recommendations for improve professional skills development within the undergraduate engineering curriculum
LogicIntroductionFirst-time coders must not only overcome the difficulties in learning a programming language’ssyntax, but they must also develop the crucial sense of logic required to solve problems via code.Instructors provide the foundation during lectures on conditional statements, loops, andfunctions, each of which is required in most elementary programming courses. Beyond examsand homework, projects are frequently assigned to reinforce these logical ideas. Commonprojects focus on user inputs and decision-making; for example, creating an interactive game ofblackjack where the player interacts via text with the software (e.g., “would you like to hit orstand?”). It may be difficult for students to visualize what is happening with their codes ortroubleshoot
Paper ID #45844Work in Progress: Understanding How ECE Senior Undergraduates PerceiveTheir Strengths and Weaknesses in Individual vs. Collaborative WritingAlexis P. Nordin, Mississippi State University Alexis Nordin is currently an Instructor II in the Shackouls Technical Communication Program in Mississippi State University’s James Worth Bagley College of Engineering. She has taught technical writing and various other writing- and communication-based courses at MSU since 2004. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from Mississippi State University and Louisiana State University and is certified as a Teacher
Paper ID #45306Mathematicians and Scientists Teaching Engineering Courses: Practices, Advantages,and ConcernsDr. Aiman Said Kuzmar, P. E., Islamic University of Madina, Saudi Arabia Dr. Aiman Kuzmar, P. E. has a 1994 Ph. D. from Duke University. He has a 1987 Master’s from Rice University. His 1984 BS degree is from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. All of his degrees are in Civil Engineering. Dr. Kuzmar is a licensed Professional Engineer (P. E.) with the State of North Carolina since 1999. He is also a licensed Registered Engineer with the Jordanian Association of Engineers since
Peradeniya in Sri Lanka and Ph.D from City University of New York. Currently, he is working as a faculty member at Queensborough Community College of CUNY. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Assessment of radiation learning in Physics-Two Course using the US Guidelines for nuclear engineer and technician careersAbstractThe learning of radiation in terms of the radiation absorption law, radiation energy spectrum,muon examination of nuclear waste, etc., have been deployed in a standard Physics-Two coursewith students in a community college setting. The syllabus extension to include modern topicsand radiation content is necessitated due to the offering of a radiation certificate program
Systems.Roy Daniel McLeod, University of South AlabamaSudhanshu Tarale, University of South AlabamaChristine Goldman Robinson, University of South Alabama Registered Professional Engineer in Alabama and Mississippi; Currently working full-time in consulting engineering for Schoel as Sr. Project Manager and utility team lead, after teaching Civil Engineering at UA-Huntsville and consulting part-time from 2006 -2022.Mr. Matthew Christopher Monday, University of South Alabama Computer Engineer with B.S in Computer Engineering and a M.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of South Alabama. Current PhD student in systems engineering at the University of South Alabama.David Seger, University of South