in thelist of class activities that embed the outcomes. However, the course syllabus provided by thefaculty does not necessarily mean that he/she will implement the outcomes in the classroom. Thedegree of implementation of the OBE by the faculty will impact the success of the APM.Students in the university are exposed to the OBE approach since they join the institution. Theytake specially designed courses that introduce them to the learning outcomes. They are taught onhow they look for evidence and how they reflect on their learning experiences. However, oftentimes the piece of evidence that the students provide to show that they have satisfied a givenZULO, does not support the indicators that satisfy the outcomes. Therefore, they need to
to best connect innovation in teaching with the creation ofvalue in learning is a challenging one to all educators. The introductory materials course for themanufacturing and mechanical engineering technology degree programs at the campuses ofPurdue University gives an overview of properties, processing, and applications of polymers,composites, and non-traditional materials commonly used in industry. Students develop problemsolving skills through practice in the areas of materials selection, evaluation, measurement,testing and processing. Beginning in 2014, multiple innovations have been applied to thismaterials course at different campuses to address the needs of learners ranging from traditionalfull-time residential students coming
emphasis on structural engineering, and a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder.Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Envi- ronmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE). She serves as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education in the CEAE Department, as well as the ABET assessment coordinator. Professor Bielefeldt is the faculty director of the Sustainable By Design Residential Academic Program, a living-learning community where interdisciplinary students learn about and practice sustainability. Bielefeldt is also a licensed P.E. Professor Bielefeldt’s research
practical experienceduring the pre-licensure and post-licensure periods.One of the next crucial issues associated with this initiative to raise the bar in civil engineeringeducation is, “Who should teach the BOK?” Currently, the model is that all tenured faculty musthave a Ph.D. and if they are teaching a design course, they need a professional license orequivalent education and experience. It is extremely difficult to find a faculty member who is anoutstanding researcher, has extensive academic credentials, and possesses experience inprofessional practice. What is the ideal combination? Must the person teaching design havemore than just the minimum number of years of practical experience necessary to sit for the PE?Or should these faculty have
Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationparticipants, but active process definers. Therefore, we use structures such as RUP to identifyprocess phases (i.e. inception, elaboration, construction, transition) and define responsibilities (orroles) for participants (see RUP workflows), while at the same time allowing students toincorporate best practices from other process models, such as using User Stories forrequirements, CRC cards for analysis, or PSP/TSP process scripts for defect identification andtracking. As discussed in the next section, this is a key component of the learning objectives forthe project experience.5. Assessing the outsourcing modelsAssessing success or failure of this experiment is multi-faceted and a complex
National Meeting, Pittsburgh,PA.7 Development Dimensions International, Inc. Online Performance And Learning (OPAL™),http://www.ddiworld.com/leadership/opal.asp, accessed August 21,2002.STEVEN MICKELSONSteven K. Mickelson is an Associate Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) at Iowa State University.Dr. Mickelson is the teaching/advising coordinator for the ABE department. His teaching specialties include computer-aidedgraphics, engineering design, soil and water conservation engineering, and land surveying. His research areas include soilquality evaluation using x-ray tomography, evaluation of best management practices for reducing surface and groundwatercontamination, and manure management evaluation for environmental
numberof opportunities for which students can be considered.Scholar Programming and ActivitiesAdditional research has shown that a combination of financial support and academic support leadto higher retention rates than focusing on only one alone. While this may seem obvious, it isfurther evidence that simply providing financial aid to students is not sufficient to ensureretention and graduation; additional personal support is needed to maximize the impact of theinvestment. Many of the programs we develop directly or indirectly tie to high-impacteducational practices shown to have true impact in student retention.This frames our overall philosophy and support framework for our scholarship programs. Weare investing financial resources in our
geology to interpreting subsurfaceconditions for nine years, and he conducted site investigations in the engineering consulting industry for six years.His investigation simulation program, BEST SiteSim, was a finalist for the 2002 Premier Award.RYAN J. KOWALSKI is a graduate student in Geology and Geological Engineering at the Colorado School ofMines. He has a bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering from the same program. In addition to his researchwork on BEST SiteSim and evaluating its effectiveness, he is also researching the influence of geology andgeomorphology on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Page 9.1368.6
Leadership and High Performance Teams: Proven practices for exceptional results with groups 5. Conflict and Collaboration: Relentless pursuit of excellence while sustain effective relationships with others 6. Ethical Practices: Building and sustaining a safe and honest environment for design and developmentWhile leadership can be taught in the context of almost any engineering course, this has beenespecially useful in project-based courses with a teamwork component, specifically a first-yearengineering course and senior design courses.First Year Engineering CourseIn the fall 2014 semester, a leadership module was presented to the first-year engineering coursefor the first time. The first year course is a required course for all
engineeringchallenges for utilizing its abundant sunlight to provide energy? We capitalized on a uniqueopportunity to conduct an international collaboration between a solar power entrepreneur inSouth Sudan and an engineering professor in the USA to explore this topic. As part of anundergraduate independent study course, we designed two modules (introductory and advanced)on off-grid solar power for South Sudan. Meetings were held over zoom during the summer of2020. The student brought his practical experience of owning and operating a solar energycompany in South Sudan. The instructor brought her experience in developing educationalmaterials. Each module included learning objectives, content, and exercises. Topics includedIntroduction to energy access in South
Computing Machinery, respectively. We investigate ways to characterize theselected codes to help facilitate a choice of codes by an educator to include in his or her courses.We conclude with a brief discussion of our ongoing research and an approach to teaching andassessing student outcomes in data science ethics.2. The Role of Ethics in Curriculum ReportsIn this section, we review reports with curriculum recommendations for data science, focusingon their coverage of teaching ethics. The reports are authored by multi-disciplinary teams underthe auspices of one or more professional, education-oriented organizations. The focus is onundergraduate data science, but pre-college and graduate studies are also considered. The mainfocus of the reports is
Astronautics(Engineering) (AAE) has joined forces with the Aeronautical Technology Section (AOT) of theUniversity’s Department of Aviation Technology (AT) on experimental basis to provide seniorlevel students with a design/build/text experience in an interdisciplinary team environment. Thepaper identifies the two types of projects (specific objective and research) used in support ofinterdisciplinary activities. It describes previous projects and discusses some of the successesand difficulties experienced in pursuit of this effort. Industry’s reaction to these interdisciplinaryteam activities is discussed, as well as, future plans for the expansion of interdisciplinarydesign/build/test team projects.IntroductionPurdue University provides a unique
MR module focusing on the design and operation of hydraulicgrippers has been developed, leveraging MR functionalities for integration into fluid powercourses. A research study has been executed within a fluid power course to assess the impact ofMR on students' spatial skills and engineering learning outcomes. The MR module,encompassing a 10-minute tutorial session and a 20-minute simulation lab, was administered to102 students enrolled in the course. The Revised PSVT:R assessment tool, provided by PurdueUniversity, was employed to evaluate improvements in students' spatial skills. Also, self-reflection surveys were designed and completed by 90 students to analyze improvements inunderstanding and assess attitudes toward MR technology. The
Phone: 494-3428 Figure 2 Sexton Design & Technology Library Subject SpecialistsWhat does a subject specialist do?≠ Maintains a Subject Guide web page on the Library’s website Includes: links to journal indexes and abstracts, full text databases, e-journals, user guides, key reference sources, and selected web sites≠ Selects books in their subject areas for the library’s collection≠ Assists library patrons with research queries at reference desk≠ Instructs students in research methods and library resources and servicesWhat can your subject specialist do for you and your students?≠ Integrate information
a three-week time frame in Franceand Australia. While each of these courses, Topics in Fluid Mechanics and Advanced ElectronicCircuit Design, focused on its technical content, the desire for student understanding of thecultural environment and the impact of engineering solutions from a global and societalviewpoint were strong driving factors for each. The development of the two courses wasundertaken with the hypothesis that CIE courses can successfully be taught in an intersessionformat while providing an international experience to the students. In the second offering ofeach course, increased interaction with local industry was a goal. Assessment of the program wascarried out through typical course evaluations, student surveys, student
, sprayer engineers, and others on theenvironmental impact and corrective action to lessen atmospheric spray drift of appliedcrop protectants. Lesson plan topics were developed for modules with a progressive lineof thought including (1) overview of spray drift problem, (2) dosage transfer of atomizedmaterials (why we spray), (3) mass balance of applied spray material (how much is lost),(4) atmospheric transport (how droplets are carried away), and (5) best-managementpractices for reducing atmospheric transport. The presentation format was to link togethera series of shortened technical segments, with attention given to developing salienttechnical points in sufficient depth with enough overlap with previous and subsequentsections to reinforce course
later in the machine design course, midshipmen were quite familiar withits platform. Adoption to the composite mechanics course only required learning a new task. IDEAS, developed by Structural Dynamics Research Corporation (SDRC), provides ahost of computational tools for use in engineering. One such tool is its laminate task containedwithin the simulation application. With this tool one can perform all the required analysis for acomposite material including creating composite laminas and laminates, plotting stress and straindistributions for a given laminate and loading, as well as plotting failure envelopes. Figure 4presents results from IDEAS that allow midshipmen to efficiently compute the elements of theextensional stiffness
goals thatinclude literature reviews, problem formulation, the ability to balance skepticism and creativity,and communicating results are assessed with standard tools: homework, exams, reports, and oralpresentations. Student deliverables are used for post-graduation interviews and at a university-sponsored STEM symposium.IntroductionToday’s medical device market is vast. It is also competitive. As a result, there is a need forbiomedical engineers to know how to model new designs quickly and effectively. To train futureengineers to meet this need, over the last three years we have developed an innovativeengineering senior elective and master’s level class that combines active learning strategies withtoday’s latest modeling tools.Course
graduates,respondents indicated that it mostly depends on the job but highlighted a few important areassuch as technical knowledge and proficiency, problem solving skills, communication,willingness to learn with a drive, motivation to do the job and experience through exposure. Itwas also shared that the success of STEM professionals could be enhanced with lessons infinancial budgeting and training employees to see the big picture with all the working parts,including financial impacts and decision making. Focused efforts on enhancing collaboration andeffectiveness along with the ability to scientifically study and analyze a situation in order toidentify and implement the best solution is positive for STEM professional as expressed byindustry
mathematics classes.3 The Adventure Engineering project focuses on problemsolving and the engineering design experience. A third project uses bridge design software tomotivate middle school students to consider future careers in engineering. 4 This one-day middleschool program included presentations from professional engineers and discussions offundamental engineering concepts.Yet there is also new ground to break. Adding new engineering courses to the curriculum is aluxury that many school systems can not afford. With the addition of so many new basicrequirements for middle and high school students, it became apparent that the best way to impactstudents would be through the existing curriculum. Algebra is a perfect companion toengineering.PROJECT
supporting this realization (e.g., “candidate effortlessly, professionally, and eloquentlydiscussed his/her senior project at the interview, to the entire interview team,” or “new employeedemonstrates an uncanny ability, especially for a new graduate, to formally present in front of alarge audience,” and finally, from students; “Professors, thank you for the mandated experienceof wearing a suit and tie, and speaking in front of the entire department, the experience helpinterviewing and making a good first impression at my company – immensely”).In an effort to research existing senior engineering capstone project grading rubrics and outlines,most resources are very broad in nature. Supporting this, Hanneman [6]opens with therealization that
graduate courses in engineering technology and mechanical engineering. Dr. Ertekin’s area of expertise is in CAD/CAM, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining and quality control. His research interest includes sensor based condition monitoring of CNC machining, machine tool accuracy characterization and enhancement, non-invasive surgical tool design and bio materials.Dr. Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel UniversityRobin Kizirian, Drexel University Robin Kizirian completed his M.S. degree in Computer Engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia and his B.S. degree in Computer Engineering with a minor in Computer Science at the University of Hartford in Connecticut. He is currently serving as a research assistant at the
through the CU Teach Engineering program. Additionally, she mentors graduate and undergraduate engineering Fellows who teach in local K-12 classrooms through the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program’s TEAMS initiative, is on the development team for the TeachEngineering digital library, and is faculty advisor for CU-Boulder’s Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Her primary research interests include the impacts of project-based service-learning on student identity, pathways and retention to and through K-12 and undergraduate engineering, teacher education and curriculum development.Dr. Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder Janet Y. Tsai is a researcher and instructor in the Engineering Plus program at the
Development major at Utah Valley University.Prof. Marty J Clayton, Digital Media Undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University Graduate Degree at Savannah College of Art and Design Full time Instructor at Columbus College of Art and Design Adjunct professor at University of Utah Associate Professor at Utah Valley University Marty Clayton entered the 3D animation and video game industries through the ”back door” when those industries were in their infancy. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from The Ohio State University in a rigorous design program in which he learned how to design indoor and outdoor spaces. He graduated with the Senior Award for his program and his senior design for the Baltimore Inner Harbor was
jaundice?" ≠ Watt's my light? - The package on an energy-saving light bulb says the 26 watt fluorescent has the same light output as a 100 watt incandescent. Can Cal Poly Pomona students verify this statement? ≠ Of mice and Penn - UPenn McKay Orthopaedic Research Lab graduate students study the healing of tendon injuries using mouse tendons. Can optics provide a non-contact method for measuring mouse tendon properties? ≠ Hiking 911 - Two boys are lost in deep woods in rough terrain. Penn State Electro Optics Center (EOC) needs to recommend the best technology to locate them. ≠ Blinded by the Light – A man is arrested for blinding a pilot with a laser pointer. Is he innocent or guilty? Make your
concepts in a clear visual and verbal fashion to readers of the manuscript.A few graduate programs have implemented formal training of students in the research process.Most notable is David F. Ollis’ efforts described in his 1995 article2 in Chemical EngineeringEducation on “The Research Proposition.” Additional U.S. graduate programs include requiredcourses in the curriculum on writing research proposals (University of Oklahoma3) and researchmethods (Michigan Technological University4 and Arizona State University5). Structuredtraining in research methods is also endorsed in international communities such as in ErstaSköndal University College in Stockholm, Sweden6 and National University of Singapore7.However, to the author’s best knowledge, no
University-West Lafayette, personal communication.8. Yoder, R., “Engineering by the Numbers,” https://www.asee.org/papers-and-publications/publications/college-profiles/15EngineeringbytheNumbersPart1.pdf.9. Principles and Practices of Engineering: Exam Specifications and design standards,National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES),http://ncees.org/engineering/pe/.10. Daigger, G.T., Murthy, S., Love, N.G., Sandino, J., “Transforming EnvironmentalEngineering and Science Education, Research, and Practice,” Environmental EngineeringScience, pp. 42-50, 34(1), 2017.11. Harrison, J., Klotz, L., “Women as Sustainability Leaders in Engineering: Evidence fromIndustry and Academia,” International Journal of Engineering Education, 26(3
across-section of information sources for the reader interested in pursuing the topics further, butmay also be read without attention to the footnotes.IntroductionA few years ago when concerns were being raised about the impact of the global marketplace onthe employment of US engineers, the authors drafted a paper entitled “Are current engineeringgraduates being treated as commodities by employers?” 1 We questioned whether engineering inthe United States was still an attractive profession offering productive and satisfying careers andlifestyles. One of the important problems we noted was the churning in engineeringemployment, with more experienced engineers living under the constant threat of being replacedby younger, more recent graduates, and
semester to complete a follow-up assessment withquestions related to their use of the curriculum, suggested modifications or best practices for itsuse and the number of additional students impacted by the camp materials. A follow-on paperwill address these results.Program ExpansionDue to the positive results received during the first three years executing the summer camps, thisprogram has been expanded to include CSI Camps-for-a-Day and CSI Teacher Trainings andProfessional Certification Workshops around the country. Each of these programs furtherextends the impact of the CSI Camp curriculum and provides diverse communities around thecountry with the opportunity to engage with this impactful curriculum.CSI Camp-for-a-Day. Based on the positive
efforts locally, nationally, and internationally, hoping to broaden the image of engineering, science, and technology to include new forms of communication and problem solving for emerging grand challenges. A second vein of Janet’s research seeks to identify the social and cultural impacts of technological choices made by engineers in the process of designing and creating new devices and systems. Her work considers the intentional and unintentional consequences of durable struc- tures, products, architectures, and standards in engineering education, to pinpoint areas for transformative change. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021