by Wright StateUniversity and has had a significant positive impact on the retention rate for underpreparedengineering students10. Studies of students taking ENGR 107 at WSU show that they havesignificant improvement in their math efficacy11. Additionally, WSU STARS will take MATH108 Trigonometry, the prerequisite for the first calculus course required of engineers. Theremainder of the second semester is CHEM 101 Introduction to Chemistry (preparation forcollege chemistry), ENGR 120 Innovation in Design (a project-based introduction to engineeringcourse), and general education credits. After two semesters, students will have completed fourcourses required for graduation, lightening the load in the subsequent four years, while alsopreparing
individual belongs toprofessionally, and/or voluntarily. Therefore, ethical conduct and practice is a traditional cornerstone ofeducation and the professional conduct and development of workforce in all industries.Today, engineers play a crucial role in the development of the direction of technology, research, economicgrowth and thereby impact on the safety, wellbeing, and lives of people. Engineers make decisions or areinvolved in the decision-making and operational processes of business, government, and/or non-profitorganizations at various levels (strategic, tactical, and operational). Since engineers’ design and makesolutions available to use for dealing with the societies’ complex problems, the direct and ripple effects ofthese decision-making
design, the modified courses include those in our general educationcore curriculum, such as calculus, history, literature, communication, and the sciences. As such,this course modification process involves more than 50 faculty members from multipledepartments and colleges. The process entails intensive week-long workshops, report-backaccountability sessions, closing-the-loop sessions, support teams of faculty from related contentareas, coordinators, peer-reviewers, and a leadership team of university administrators, facultyand staff.This paper will explain the reason and objectives for the course modifications and will detail theprocess to modify many diverse courses including faculty evaluation of the program. The paperwill discuss the impact
, we are not asking the research question: Isdistance education as good as, or better than, traditional education? For we are notmaking the assumption that traditional education is the ideal mode of delivery norare we fully aware of how each of the faculty in our department teach. Instead weare looking at current practice (as described by the faculty and students) and thenidentifying needs and where assistance will be needed.BackgroundThe UT Austin Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering was established in1968. A Department of Biomedical Engineering was established at UT Austin in2001 and the first undergraduate class graduated in 2006. An Inter-InstitutionalDepartment of Biomedical Engineering was created in the fall of 2006 thatincludes
remindus that “many undergraduate classes occur in large lecture halls where instructional practices areconstrained… such constraints include: student-teacher dialogue limitations, heavily lecture-based formats that encourage passive learners, and memorization of facts and formulas that passtests [yet] fail to achieve genuine understanding of STEM subject matter.”7The declining teacher-student ratio is the result of several factors, such as (1) diminishingresources for faculty and/or graduate teaching assistants, (2) an inclination toward enlisting onlyuniversity faculty with the highest possible degree, (3) a trend toward learning methods thatdepend less on instructor-based pedagogy and foster either individual/solitary responsibility forlearning
AC 2008-439: ASEE ABSTRACT 08 CHEN & COX - MANUFACTURING DIVISIONJoseph Chen, Iowa State University Joseph C. Chen, Ph.D., PE, is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University. He received both his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial Engineering at Auburn University in 1990 and 1994, respectively. His teaching interests include: Lean manufacturing system design, automated manufacturing processes, facility design, Taguchi design in quality, etc. His research interests include: manufacturing system control, manufacturing system design, design for manufacturing education, smart CNC machining, simulation as a design tool, simulation
14.64 8.4 Reasonable Given Vehicle Length allowance? Yes Yes Yes Kinetic energy at impact (J) using Equation 9 [1] 61.05 18.76 66.81 Impact Force using equation 8 (N) [1] 63.30 40.00 8.19(*) Refer to the earlier project [1] for the equations.2.4 Design to achieve acceptable Impact SpeedEach team decided how to lower the impact speed to 5 m/s. They observed that friction losses wereresponsible for reduction in impact speeds from being even higher. Each vehicle lost some speeddue to air resistance and friction forces due to the wheels. In the vacuum of space, equation Vt =I/me results in a speed that will not change, but that is not the case with horizontal
airpollutant concentrations (see Pfluger et al. 2012 for project details). A major course objectivewas to prepare students for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and the Principles andPractice of Engineering Examination for Environmental Engineers, which currently contains 23air pollution questions (NCEES 2011). During the Spring 2016 semester, in which students weresurveyed, 5 masters-level graduate students and 14 undergraduates (junior and senior-level) wereenrolled in the course. Of the 19 students, 17 were female and 2 were male. Each master’sstudent enrolled in the air pollution course was a member of either the civil and environmentalengineering program or the environmental engineering and science program, and eachundergraduate student
throughoutFlorida. The courses offered by the FEF target students from 7th through 12th grades, focusprimarily on test-taking strategies, and provide invaluable opportunities to practice taking theSAT. Experience has shown that students who practice taking the SAT generally perform betteron the actual examination. Thus, the FEF’s courses are designed to allow repeat attendance forcontinued, structured practice taking real prior SAT’s.Challenge and Highlights of the 2010 Camps for Scholastic and Career SuccessIn 2010, FEF offered to conduct an intensive summer academic camp for high school students atEast Lee County High School. We received a response from the Lee County School Districtunlike any we had encountered before. The District would accept our
required by the 4IR is a significant burden. Traditional engineering curriculum typicallyattempt to blend theoretical knowledge, following the disciplines of mathematics and thesciences, with practical skills. Mechanical engineers, for example, might take courses inmathematics, physics and design supplemented with laboratory experiences teachingprogramming, machining, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD). The results of these curricula areengineers with a broad understanding of many subjects, with some applied skill sets. However,the number and complexity of courses required for successful establishment in industry makesengineering programs the longest programs in universities (as measured by credit hour). Johnsonet al. [8] found that among
Sciences program at Clemson University. Broadly, her research interests include intergenerational learning in informal settings and self-directed learning. Since 2017, Abigail has been the graduate assistant for the General Engineering Learning Community (GELC), a program that supports first-year engineering students in their development of self-regulation and time management skills, effective learning strategies, and positive habits of mind.Baker A. Martin, Clemson University Baker Martin is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University and teaches in the General Engineering Program as part of the first-year engineering curricu- lum. His research interests include choice
externally.Tilly (1999) has noted that there is a lack of research in understanding the mechanisms forcorporations to enact reforms, including legal and regulatory requirements and leadership skillsactually enact change from the top. If employees indeed succeed in gaining more directinvolvement and participation in decision-making, how will such organizational change beaccomplished? What examples or best practices exist in the US or internationally?Amazon is known for having a tough and often punishing work culture that nonetheless,provides opportunity to create, invent, and “think big” (Kantor & Streitfeld, 2015). A degree ofsecrecy has also been identified as a trait of the company’s corporate culture. These twoqualities seem at odds with the
Paper ID #41873Coping Strategies of Minoritized Students in STEM Higher EducationMr. Nagash Clarke, Nagash Clarke is a doctoral student at the University of Michigan working with Dr. Joi-Lynn Mondisa. In his research, he examines mentoring as well as racial allyship for broadening minoritized participation in STEM higher education. He received a Bachelor’s in Chemistry from Pace University.Dr. Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan Joi Mondisa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering and an Engineering Education Faculty Member at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Lubbock, specializing in new media communications of science and engineering that benefit environment. His research draws from extensive professional experience in developing new media strategies supporting the role of artisanal economies in environmental sustainability and small-scale economic development in economically challenged zones.Dr. Francesco V. Donato, Texas Tech University Francesco Donato received his Ph.D. in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience from Texas Tech Uni- versity after receiving his MFA from Parsons School of Design. His research explores how the brain processes aesthetics and the resulting impact that engaging aesthetics can have on our capacity for cre- ative thinking. As an educator, his
highest priorities for all graduates.”1 The development of globalcompetence for all (or even most) engineering graduates is a very challenging task. First, asdiscussed by Parkinson et al.,2 the term “global competence” encompasses a broad range ofattributes and skills. Second, a scalable blueprint is needed to guide the modification ofengineering curriculum so that it combines engineering fundamentals and practice with globalcompetence development. This second challenge may well be the greatest considering theconstraints of a typically overloaded engineering program. Traditional approaches to developingglobal competence, such as faculty-supervised study abroad programs, while potentially effectiveare resource intensive as course sizes are
statistician who can present statistical results in lay language. She is also a storyteller through data visualization. She earned her PhD in Educational Research and Evaluation from Ohio University. During her PhD, she served as a Graduate Associate in the Statistics and Research Lab, which allowed her to practice consulting with students on their doctoral dissertations in the field of Education, especially in research design and statistical analyses. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Examining Timely Positive Interventions Utilized by First-Year Students to Improve their Course Grades in Science and Engineering Kim, S., Forney, A., Cappelli, C., Doezema, L. A., Morales, V. C., and
(value) and variation were brought up again.The follow up report constituted addressing the following tasks: • Providing a description of the case including background, important factors, critical measures, etc. • Determining each design’s performance with regards to the quality measure(s) identified • Recommending which design that the company should continue with for further advancement based on both technical feasibility and economic value analysis • Providing statistical justification to all responsesAll the information necessary to conduct a technical feasibility analysis using statistical toolswas available in the materials covered during the lectures; but the students had to research togather more information to
research plans to establish the effectiveness of instruction and to use the data to improve teaching and student learning. She is currently working with several engineering faculty assessing the impact of in-class use of technology on teaching and student learning. Dianne has also worked as an education consultant for a number of organizations conducting program evaluations and is currently serving as external evaluator on several grants. Her research interests focus on faculty development, action research, the role of technology in teaching and learning, and assessment in higher education.Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University Jerome P. Lavelle, Ph.D. is Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the College of
Paper ID #7580Teaching Data Mining in the Era of Big DataDr. Brian R. King, Bucknell University Brian R. King is an Assistant Professor in computer science at Bucknell University, where he teaches in- troductory courses in programming, as well as advanced courses in software engineering and data mining. He graduated in 2008 with his PhD in Computer Science from University at Albany, SUNY. Prior to com- pleting his PhD, he worked 11 years as a Senior Software Engineer developing data acquisition systems for a wide range of real-time environmental quality monitors. His research interests are in bioinformat- ics and data
”management, and is renowned for advocating that organizational leaders need to reevaluate howthey approach problem solving and innovation.Ackoff received his Ph.D. in Philosophy of Science from the University of Pennsylvania in 1947.He was a member and former Chairman of the Social Systems Sciences Department and theBusch Center, which specializes in systems planning, research, and design - both within theWharton School Center for Advanced Systems Practices at the University of Pennsylvania(2000). His work in research, consulting, and education has involved more than 350corporations and 75 government agencies in the United States and abroad.Ackoff is the author and co-author of twenty-five books, including Redesigning the Future, TheArt of Problem
methods tostill convey hands-on laboratories. The definition of the role of MET students had to be revisitedin order to determine whether the solutions presented for the laboratories would meet what isexpected of MET graduates in industry. The MET professional in the area of mechatronics needsto have a thorough understanding of the hardware and software used in the automation space.They should be familiar with all technical aspects in terms of mounting and wiring systems.However, of paramount importance in their role is the ability to design an automated solution.This requires a thorough understanding of EDS. The mechatronic program at NJIT has deliveredEDS education with lectures, face-to-face labs, and the use of simulation software for
for the student writers and lead to greater analytical and communicative accountability.In sum, we are in the middle of a learning process ourselves as we continue refinements of anintervention designed to improve student metacognition, and in turn, student learning. Writingcan be an important method for helping students to reflect on their understanding of a problem.However, it is clear that the simple addition of a writing-to-learn component is not sufficient foraffecting student performance in this context. Further, our goal is to help find practical methodsthat can improve student understanding through more efficient uses of study and class time,without requiring excessive extra work on the part of either the students or the instructor
the design andmain results obtained after implementing a four-week "Entrepreneurial Vision" module withinthe curricular program of the School of Engineering bachelor's degrees of a large privateuniversity in Chile during the pandemic in the first semester of the academic year 2020.BackgroundThe Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (from now on, the Academy) is a program ofthe Faculty of Engineering of the Andres Bello University of Chile, responsible for leaving anentrepreneurial hallmark among all its graduates is an original model that adapts internationalexperiences and methodologies. The Academy develops experiences through training activitiesfor students in various engineering fields, the most prominent being the semester
Paper ID #32253In-Class Real-Time Assessments of Students’ Fundamental Vector andCalculus Skills in an Undergraduate Engineering Dynamics CourseProf. Ning Fang, Utah State University Ning Fang is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University, U.S.A. He has taught a variety of courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels, such as engineering dy- namics, metal machining, and design for manufacturing. His areas of interest include computer-assisted instructional technology, curricular reform in engineering education, and the modeling and optimization of manufacturing processes. He earned
and was formerly the Graduate Student Coordinator for the Technotronics After-School Program. In addition to his K-12 outreach work, he has researched novel therapeutic radiation delivery methods for cancer treatment and utilized lock-in thermographic techniques for imaging photovoltaic cells.Gary Ybarra, Duke University Gary A. Ybarra, Ph.D. is a Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. He is the principal investigator of several K-12 engineering outreach programs as part of his Engineering K-PhD program at Duke. He received a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from North Carolina State
donated by a member of our Executive Advisory Council to practice the skills of on-line research, hypothesis forming and testing, and reverse engineering to determine how these devices actually worked. This course includes a Short Course Module (for a system level understanding), Projects Module for hands-on appreciation and understanding of engineering, and a portion of a Challenges Module. This same cohort is currently enrolled in the Technical Writing course. This course is specifically designed to familiarize our engineering students with the content, organization, format, and style of specific types of engineering documents. The students are learning to compose within various genres such as instructions
AC 2011-1950: IMPLEMENTING PEER-REVIEWS IN CIVIL ENGINEER-ING LABORATORIESKatherine Kuder, Seattle University Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Seattle University, specializing in mechan- ics, structural engineering and cement-based materials.Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University Nirmala Gnanapragasam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engi- neering at Seattle University and is the design coordinator of the senior capstone program for the depart- ment. She is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Washington. Her interests include the professional practice of geotechnical engineering and engineering education research
science, consistent with the program educational objectives5. Studentwork from this class is used to assess how well our students are achieving this outcome.Course OutcomesThe course outcomes for GLY 2805 are: 1. Explain selected basic topics in physical geology, particularly those that affect civil engineering practice. 2. Explain how geologic processes and their attendant landforms can influence aspects of engineering design including site development. 3. Refine skills associated with professional engineering practice including research and written communication.Course ContentThe plan described in this paper seeks to build upon the strengths of this course to create a coursethat is engaging and meaningful to the students
and Gender Equity: Attitudes andAttempted Interventions. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 33 (7), 737-751.11. Ibid.12. Clewell, B., Darke, K., Tartre, Lindsay, Davis-Googe, T. Forcier, L., Manes, S. & Raphael, J. Summary Reporton the Impact Study of the National Science Foundation’s Program for Women and Girls. Prepared under NSFContract No. RED9452967. The Urban Institute Education Policy Center, Washington, D.C., November 1999.13. Castro, M., Blaisdell, S., Moore, M., Anderson-Rowland, M. (2000). University Faculty Commitment andInvolvement in an Outreach Program: Instrumental in Program Success. A paper presented at the AmericanEducational Research Association. Session # 3592.14. Oakes, W.C., Leone, L.L., Gunn, C.J., Dilworth
Paper ID #10003Preparing Your Teaching PortfolioDr. Kay C Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Kay C Dee received a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, and M.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees in biomedical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. After completing her graduate work, Kay C joined the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She later joined the faculty at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She served as the founding Director of the Rose-Hulman Center for the Practice and Scholarship of Education, and is currently the