to take care of others may become elementary schoolteachers and nurses while boys who play with building blocks may become engineers.”Over time, most computer camps have been designed with boys in mind and most boysare encouraged to tinker with computers. In fact, in 1994, over 75% of the degreesawarded in library science, home economics, health sciences, public affairs, andeducation were awarded to women while over 70% of degrees earned in engineering,military technologies and computer and information sciences were awarded to men (11).K-12 programs designed to interest girls in technology programs should be aware of thesubtleties girls face in the classroom and at home; girls aren’t necessarily discouragedfrom pursuing science and
Enhancing Teaching (and Learning?) with On-Line Courseware Philip J. Parker, Christina Curras, and Michael R. Penn Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Wisconsin-Platteville1 IntroductionIn this paper, we discuss our use of “Blackboard,” an on-line courseware that we haveimplemented in several of our courses. The purpose of this paper is to provide the reader withideas for implementation. We specifically address how the various tools in Blackboard impactteaching and learning, and note the time commitments involved.2 BackgroundThe University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UWP) has one of the largest undergraduate
major, noted the lack of women of color faculty/staff in their departments, anoteworthy finding given the institution has been an HSI for years.Additionally, some participants specifically expressed having trouble being taken seriously as aLatina. Valeria, a chemical engineering major, described not being taken seriously for the way“she looked,” hinting at her identity as a Latina. In Lily’s case, extended family seemed toexpress doubt in her pursuit of engineering (discussed above), noting that this “state of mind thatwomen can do a whole lot in STEM is not quite where it should be.”However, many participants found solace in minority STEM student organizations and/or in thecompany of female minority peers. Discussions of academic peers and
Paper ID #32191A first look at resilience in both an HSI and a PWI during the COVID-19pandemicDr. Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Lizabeth is a professor at Cal Poly, SLO in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. She was a Vis- iting Professor at Cal State LA during 2019-2020 academic year. Her research involves pedagogies and structures that support an equity based engineering education system.Prof. Tonatiuh Rodriguez-Nikl P.E., California State University, Los Angeles Prof. Rodriguez-Nikl is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Cal State L.A. His technical
AC 2009-533: A WEB-BASED STATICS COURSE USED IN AN INVERTEDCLASSROOMAnna Dollar, Miami University Anna Dollár is an associate professor in the department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Miami University in Oxford, OH, and previously was on the faculty of the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chicago. She received her Ph. D. in applied mechanics from Krakow University of Technology in Poland. Her teaching has been recognized by many awards including: University Excellence in Teaching Award (IIT), and E. Phillips Knox University Teaching Award (Miami University). Her research focuses on mechanics of solids and engineering education. Address: MME Department, EGB room 56 E
Session 13XX Challenge-Based Instruction in Biotransport Robert J. Roselli Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235AbstractAn introductory physiological transport course was recently redesigned to take advantage of thebenefits of challenge-based instruction. In this mode of instruction a series of specific challengesare introduced throughout the semester. The challenges are based on real problems inbiotransport and are designed to motivate students to discover a solution. For example, principlesof
, aside from their expression in differentlanguages, math and English problems require the same step-by-step analysis, also calledproblem solving, on the way to solutions. In this paper, we examine possible methods ofteaching that analysis. We also propose a closer relationship between math and Englishcurricula as a means of reinforcing our teaching.Introduction The Samuel I. Ward College of Technology at the University of Hartford offerssix Engineering Technology majors: Architectural, Audio, Chemical, Computer,Electronic, and Mechanical. In addition, we teach our own math courses, from Math I,Algebra, through Math V, Differential Equations, and our own English courses, fromEnglish I, Expository Writing, through English III, Advanced
engineers. They work in teams learning responsibility, professionalism, and manners. In some cases, the projects increase probability of receiving job offers from industry clients. The AFRL Challenge is one-year program that seeks breakthroughs in military operations and capabilities through goal-oriented competitions that attract, inspire and challenge the most brilliant, innovative and practical minds on earth. In the 2017-2018 academic year, AFRL Challenge theme was development of novel solutions to low orbit debris removal. At UMD, the one-year AFRL project was split into two semesters work of 15 weeks per semester. The mission of the first semester’s team was to research, develop and analyze three alternative solutions to the different design
of Calculus.Dr. Eliud Quintero, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) PhD in Innovative Education by the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM). Degree in Mathematics by UANL, in Monterrey, Mexico. Interested in research areas such as educational technology for the learning of mathematics, teaching - learning of calculus, visualization, analysis of multimodal production of signs.Prof. Pablo Guillermo Ramirez, Tecnologico de Monterrey Professor of Electrical Engineering department, Engineering School at Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mon- terrey Campus. His research and development areas are: Virtual and Augmented Reality, Physical In- terfaces and Electronic Systems, Human Computer Interaction
. Page 2.476.10Bibliography[1] T. Armstrong. Multiple Intelligences In The Classroom. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Alexandria, VA, 1994.[2] H. Gardner. Frames of Mind, The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, Tenth Edition. HarperCollins Publishers Inc., 1993.[3] H. Gardner. Multiple Intelligences, The Theory in Practice. HarperCollins Publishers Inc., 1993.[4] H. Gardner. “Reflections on Multiple Intelligences, Myths and Messages”. Phi Delta Kappan, pages 200-209, November 1995.Biographical InformationJOAN V. DANNENHOFFER, P.E., is Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Ward College of Technology,University of Hartford. She received a B.S. in Civil Engineering and an M.B.A. from Rensselaer PolytechnicInstitute and
AC 2010-264: INNOVATIVE TRAINING STRATEGY (ITS) FOR TEACHINGASSISTANTSRobert Brooks, Temple UniversityTony Singh, Temple UniversityHossein Rostami, Philadelphia UniversityFernando Tovia, Philadelphia UniversityAmithraj Amavasai, Temple University Page 15.744.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Innovative Training Strategy (ITS) For TAsAbstractThe Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Temple University offers anEnvironment Course to approximately 400 students (20 sections) every semester. An experimentwas carried out during Fall 2007. During that semester, a control group of 8 teaching assistants(TAs) were given a manual on the 3
Paper ID #21363A Hardware Security Curriculum and its Use for Evaluation of Student Un-derstanding of ECE ConceptsProf. Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor Carpenter is an Assistant Professor at the Wentworth Institute of Technology. In 2012, he completed his PhD at the University of Rochester, and now focuses his efforts to further the areas of computer architecture, digital systems, cybersecurity, and computer engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Hardware Security Curriculum and its Use for Evaluation of Student Understanding of
, Introductionto Project Development, with two additional goals in mind: 1. Teach students design and project development well before they encounter them in their Capstone projects. 2. Provide an environment for experiential learning where integration of various strands of electrical and computer engineering disciplines can happen.Similarly to the first goal, some programs offer so-called “cornerstone” courses [3], but themajority of these seem to be freshman courses aiming to provide motivation for potentialengineering students while providing somewhat authentic experiences. These freshman students,however, will typically not have enough technical background to accomplish the second goal. Inour curriculum, students enrolled in ECE 211/212
AC 2010-742: EPLUM MODEL OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT: EXPANDINGNON-TRAVEL BASED GLOBAL AWARENESS, MULTI-DISCIPLINARYTEAMWORK AND ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET DEVELOPMENTKhanjan Mehta, Pennsylvania State University Khanjan Mehta is a Senior Research Associate in the Electronic and Computer Services (ECS) department and an affiliate faculty member in the School of Engineering Design, Technology and Professional Programs (SEDTAPP) in the College of Engineering at Penn State. His professional interests include innovative system integration, high-tech entrepreneurship and international social entrepreneurship. His research interests include social networks, application of cellphones for development, innovation in
Paper ID #37338Developing common qualitative tools for cross ERCeducation program evaluationZhen Zhao Zhen Zhao is a Ph.D. student in The Polytechnic School at Arizona State University. His research interests include engineering student mentorship and leadership development, engineering research center education and diversity impact evaluation, and engineMegan O'donnell (Research Professional)Marcus Lyra Engineers are motivated by innovation and new ideas, many scholars have spent their lives in finding and suggesting effective ways of supporting long-life learning in engineering (from K-12 to professional
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2022 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Introducing LabVIEW and Arduino as Data Acquisition System Alternatives Jackson Marsh, Christy Dunlap, Stephen Pierson, and Han Hu Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701AbstractIn the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas, LabJack is usedthroughout the undergraduate curriculum for data acquisition (DAQ) in labs and projects.However, data acquisition techniques are not taught, and other DAQ systems are not used. Whendoing research or starting a capstone project, students are presented with the struggle of trying tocater LabJack to their
Session ETD 545 Experimental and Analytical Comparison of Internally Finned Pipe with Unfinned Pipe for Heating Applications Maher Shehadi, Ph.D. School of Engineering Technology, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Purdue UniversityAbstractThis paper presents a capstone project that was done by two MET (Mechanical EngineeringTechnology) students during their senior year at Purdue Polytechnic, Kokomo. The projectobjective was to build an apparatus that would allow evaluation of pipes performance intransferring heat from an external heating source wrapped
. Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington Copyright 2003, American Society for Engineering EducationReferences1. Bransford J.D., Brown A.L., and Cocking R.R. (1999). How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. National Academy Press, Washington, D.C.2. Schwartz D.L., Brophy S., Lin X., and Bransford J.D. (in press). “Software for managing complex learning: Examples from an educational psychology course.” Educational Technology Research and Development.3. Harris, T.R., Bransford, J.D. and Brophy, S.P. (2002): Roles for Learning Sciences and Learning Technologies in Biomedical
used in theEngineering Technology department. Each module as shown in figure 2 is designed specifically tomeet the needs required by the Engineering Technology department. Teaching assistants will usethose modules at their own pace as well as from their own convenience. That is, the modules aremore accessible to more teaching assistants including our part-time faculty in more places. Asmentioned earlier the development of each module keeps in mind the different learning styles of ourinstructional assistants. This includes modules for visual learners using PowerPoint, short videoclips and graphics and modules for auditory learners which may use audio files. Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference
is at this point that the engineering minds are challenged. Contemplating methods to improve a process from the current state to the future state can be difficult. Typical methods include brainstorming, and ‘fish-bone” analysis in a group environment. Of the many possible solutions to the problem, several would be chosen and reviewed in depth until a single solution emerges. From this unique solution, the method of implementing it can be determined and detailed. Step 6: Initiate the improvements. Finally the last step in the process; initiate the improvements. At this time the team/group can determine if the proposed solutions actually produced the desired effect and to what degree. Did the change/improvement result in
Paper ID #25402Board 4: Leveraging Undergraduate Curriculum Reform to Impact Gradu-ate Education: a Case StudyDr. Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr Amos joined the Bioengineering Department at the University of Illinois in 2009 and is currently a Teaching Associate Professor in Bioengineering and an Adjunct Associate Professor in Educational Psychology. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech and Ph.D. in Chemical En- gineering from University of South Carolina. She completed a Fulbright Program at Ecole Centrale de Lille in France to benchmark and help create a new hybrid
reduce water waste in farming; 2. The sub-system should use power from green energy; 3. The sub-system should be able to operate in real-time, and remotely without human intervention; 4. Economics should be kept in mind to keep parts and configuration costs as low as possible; 5. The design should be tailored to the type of crops being grown and the landscape; 6. Weather conditions are to be taken into consideration.Pertinent Engineering Standards: IEEE STD 100-1984 data communication protocols; Use of IEEE 802.15 communication Page 26.454.13
Paper ID #321362019 Best Diversity Paper: Work in Progress: Aligning What We Want WithWhat We Seek: Increasing Comprehensive Review in the Graduate Admis-sionsProcessDr. La’Tonia Stiner-Jones, The Ohio State University Dr. Stiner-Jones is Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs and Assistant Professor of Practice in Biomed- ical Engineering at The Ohio State University’s College of Engineering. As Assistant Dean she pro- vides leadership of graduate affairs and professional development for graduate students and postdoctoral trainees. She also oversees strategic recruitment of graduate students with a focus on increasing
Learning Assistance Program at NJIT. She is active, and a former Board Member, in the Hispanic Association for Higher Education (HAHE) and has presented at previous ASEE meetings. Page 12.1409.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 AC 2007-378: The Doctoral Pathway, an Institutional Journey of DevelopmentGSD, MIND, WIE, INTDRonald Kane and Clarisa Gonzalez-LenahanThe history of one institution’s transformation from a regional specialized institution to a leadingresearch university can be a model for others in times of limited state resources to supportgraduate education
materials and constructiondetails required for scheduling the construction process. Moreover, different users with variedbackground can collaborate together on one BIM model of a building 16. Students can learn aboutthe architectural design features with BIM in addition to engineering and construction processes,so there is a need for research and development of educational methods supported by BIM andrelated technologies15.Traditionally the construction sequence is taught by using 2D drawings and critical path method(CPM) bar charts. Students find more success when they are able to visualize and conceptualizethe construction sequence in their minds using 3D models to correlate the relationships betweendifferent components and schedule activities
. Page 25.964.3In addition to preparing students for careers where a basic knowledge of nanotechnology isrequired, it is also essential to educate the general public regarding nanotechnology. Society isalready being affected by new developments in nanotechnology and will continue to be affectedin the future. In deciding the future of nanotechnology, both the technical experts and the publicwill participate in the decision making. Therefore it is essential to educate the general public sothat they can make informed decisions2. Although designed with science and engineering majorsin mind, this introductory course is open to and is accommodating to all majors increasing aninformed citizenry.ObjectivesThe objectives for the NanoExposed! course are
. This paperaddresses methods for teaching and conducting usability evaluations, including the use ofan emotions measurement instrument.The main goal of HCI is to build interactive systems that are easy to learn, effective touse, and enjoyable from the user’s perspective5. These characteristics are summed up inone word – usability. Usability can only be understood from the user’s mind-set. Glass(as cited in Pressman7) contends that even the quality of a system is not as important asthe user being satisfied, because if the user isn’t satisfied, nothing else really matters.Therefore, usability is of utmost importance in measuring a software product’s positiveimpact on the user.Since the focus is on satisfying the needs and desires of the user, the
). How People Learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school. Washington, DC: National Academy Press2. Langer, A..M. & Knefelkamp, L.L., (2001). Forms of Leteracy Development with Technology in the College College Years: A Scheme for Students, Faculty and Institutions of Higher Learning. Paper Presented at the AACU Conference on Technology, Learning, & Intellectual Development, November, Baltimore.REUBEN H. FANReuben H. Fan received his BS in Biology and BA in Mathematics in 2002 from Emory University. He iscurrently enrolled as a graduate student in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University.ELIZABETH S. STRICKERElizabeth S. Stricker is an Assistant Director with the VaNTH Engineering Research Center at
Session 2793 Creating and Measuring an Awareness of Professional Ethics Richard A. Layton North Carolina A&T State UniversityAbstractThis paper presents an approach for creating in students an awareness of the ethical responsibili-ties of practicing engineers. Using a case study in professional ethics, students in a junior-levelmechanical engineering design course are given two consecutive writing assignments which arethe basis for four classroom discussion periods that focus on student responses to the case study.The student assignments are in addition to, and do not