purposes3. Engineering students undergo a rigorous curriculum that develops thebasic theory of sensor and instrumentation technology, but are less exposed to theimplementation and application aspect. More recently, incorporating hands-on techniques intolecture classes has gained broad acceptance as a means to enhance retention of key concepts4,5.Although senior capstone classes for a given engineering discipline are geared towarddeveloping a student’s ability to synthesize theory into an engineering design, the methods ofinstrumentation and data acquisition often make project implementation less than satisfactory.Electrical Engineering programs generally require a course in Signals and Systems that coversthe theory of mathematically solving the
for Engineering Education Session 1793designer lie more in synthesis (bringing together different points of view) than in analysis, yetthe training of the engineer is primarily in the area of analysis.Therefore, the difficulty in developing adequate design skills is due in part to the failure tointroduce both the skills of synthesis and the associated technical knowledge base3 into theengineering curriculum. This is an easy statement to make and many engineering educatorshave gone to great lengths to develop methods for teaching synthesis within the currentframework. However, the problem remains that the background of most engineeringresearchers and
individualstudents in developing a professional identity. Professional identity development is the processof “becoming” a practitioner, including the reconciliation of professional identity with one’sother identities (such as gender and cultural identification). An effective path towardassimilating a professional identity is participation in the STEM community and in theperformance of work that is authentic to professional practice.All engineering students and many other STEM majors at Montgomery College take a freshmanlevel course called “Introduction to Engineering Design.” Like similar courses in virtually everyengineering curriculum, this course features development of fluency in engineering vocabulary,an introduction to some of the technology tools of
paper presents the challenges in the design of an effective and usable handheld computersystem. An introduction into usability issues is given with focus on successful dialogues betweenhumans and the handheld device. An approach for user-centered design and incorporation of aULAB is outlined and explained. Finally, the procedure of securing quality in handheldcomputing systems with the use of the ULAB is outlined with the results from the last two years.IntroductionUsability evaluation is an empirical study with true users of proposed systems providing feedbackin iterative development cycles. It has come to be recognized as an integral part of qualityassurance and its effect on quality can be readily measured. The field of software
instructors.The Kano kits were appropriately balanced; it allowed students the challenge of constructing theirkits, while also allotting enough time left over to spend learning how to code. Once assembled,students were able to work together in their pre-assigned pairs to follow along step by step withthe content created by a CodeIT day team member.The curriculum introduced the students to the different programming categories and parts thatcould be added (i.e. text and speaker) on Kano’s integrated development environment, KanoWorld. The categories included events, control, logic, math, variables, color, lists and draw. Eachof the nine categories and their sub-functions were introduced to the students individually andthen were combined into several coding
Figure 4 shows the cumulative distribution of keywords into the aforementioned categories for theentire duration of 1980-Feb.2010. This poses an alternate view of quantifying what research has beendone and what areas need more attention. Furthermore, this supports the theory that K-12 EngER ismoving towards implementation of curriculum because learning systems (10%), educator‘spractice/curriculum (15%), and diversity and inclusiveness (11%) have had the least amount of research.For this reason, it can be expected that in order for progress to be made more research in theaforementioned areas will increase in the next decade. . Figure 4 also shows that there has been close toequal amounts of research in epistemologies (17%), competence (16
machining center which was capable of near micron parts, part and machineaccuracy was an area which needed to be enhanced. Using metrology techniques, the students,working with the faculty members, developed methods of measurement and providing accuracyfor the machine and parts that were cut.Technology-Based Micromachining Curriculum This low-cost micro-machine was developed for use in the classroom, where many institutionscould not afford a high priced machine. In order to instruct students on the operation of this new realm or Page 14.855.8machining, a new micromachining course had to be developed. This course is a lab/lecture
targetedmaterial, the context in which learning will occur, and any practical considerations thatlimit what can be done. One way to organize a systematic program of this sort is toconstruct an overriding model or framework that lays out all of the pertinent variablesand the manner in which they are related. Using such a model would provide researcherswith a common framework in which to conceptualize their studies and make it easier tosee how individual studies (i.e., the specific variables and context being tested) fit intothe larger picture. In addition, a common framework will allow research results to bemore effectively integrated across factors, and gaps in understanding to be identified.The research tasks identified in the Instructional Design
effect on the final solution, or by providing limitsto the problem range so that ambiguity is reduced and likely solution paths revealed.Designing the Vignette WorkshopsAs BIM uses and practices emerged over the past decade, architecture, construction andengineering programs began to introduce these software tools and business practices intocoursework. While some curricula integrated BIM modules into existing courses, others createdstand-alone BIM courses.2 Here at the University of Washington, we chose to develop a stand-alone elective course entitled Virtual Construction. This class, taught in the ConstructionManagement department, was designed as an elective course in an undergraduate constructioncurriculum. Students from other AEC
reskill their existing workforce.Companies can consider using technologies, such as online training, to help to educate theirworkforce. Businesses should consider working with local school systems to aid in thedevelopment of a curriculum which will help to support their future employment needs. In somecases, employees could be sent to attend engineering programs to improve their design andcritical thinking skills. The term CLO in manufacturing represents an organizational position that has not oftenbeen utilized. The position often reports to the CEO with a dotted line to the Human Resourceofficer. The success of the CLO is aligned with the strategies and business philosophy of themanufacturing organization [9]. Organizations may expect
Paper ID #8904Delivery of Hands-on Technical Courses through Real-Time Distance Learn-ingDr. Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University Steve Hsiung is an associate professor of electrical engineering technology at Old Dominion University. Prior to his current position, Dr. Hsiung had worked for Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., Seagate Tech- nology, Inc., and Lam Research Corp., all in Silicon Valley, CA. Dr. Hsiung also taught at Utah State University and California University of Pennsylvania. He earned his BS degree from National Kauhsi- ung Normal University in 1980, MS degrees from University of North Dakota in 1986 and
She received her Ph.D. in English (Rhetoric and Composition) from USC in 1993, and has since developedprograms to integrate professional communications into the undergraduate engineering curriculum. Her researchinterests include the role of writing and communications in cognitive and metacognitive development.THERESA MCGARRYTheresa McGarry is a graduate student in linguistics and a graduate student assistant in Electrical Engineering andin the Research Communications Studio at USC. Her primary field is sociolinguistics and her research interestsinclude language and gender, acquisition of discourse skills among international graduate students, responsibilityin discourse, and discourse in engineering education
taught at Drexel University where he worked for the EnhancedEducational Experience for Engineering Students (E4) project, setting up and teaching laboratory and hands-oncomputer experiments for engineering freshmen and sophomores. For one semester, he was also a visitingprofessor at the United Arab Emirates University in Al-Ain, UAE where he helped set up an innovativeintroductory engineering curriculum. Dr. Tanyel received h is B. S. degree in electrical engineering from BogaziçiUniversity, Istanbul, Turkey in 1981, his M. S. degree in electrical engineering from Bucknell University,Lewisburg, PA in 1985 and his Ph. D. in biomedical engineering from Drexel University, Philad elphia, PA in1990.KATHRINE NGURUKathrine Nguru is a graphic design
mathematical modeling, process design and optimization, with the integration of machine learning and high-performance computing to innovate and improve process efficiencies.Dr. Kirti M Yenkie, Rowan University Dr. Kirti M. Yenkie is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University and has more than 13 years of experience in Process Systems Engineering area with applications focusing on environmental remediation and healthcare. Her expertise includes mathematical modeling, optimization, process design, simulation, technoeconomics and life cycle assessment. She teaches Process Control, Thermodynamics, and Process Optimization courses at Rowan University and leads the Sustainable Design and Systems
, 2000, p 1939-1951. 9. Plett, Gregory L.; Schmidt, David K., Multidisciplinary lab-based controls curriculum, ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Jun 24-27, 2001, p 7341-7352. 10. Garcia, R. Murillo; Wornle, F.; Stewart, B.G.; Harrison, D.K., Real-time remote network control of an Page 10.1046.7 inverted pendulum using ST-RTL, Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, v 1, Nov 6-9, 2002, p T2E/18-T2E/23.Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education 11. Klegka
could result in success at the undergraduate level.ConclusionsFrom this initial effort in the special topics course in computer engineering it is recognized thatadditional work must be directed toward the integration of self-reflection, self-regulated learningand problem solving technologies into all courses across the engineering curriculum. Inaddition, an effort will be made to reinforce many of the skills discussed in the freshmanuniversity success course which include time management, study techniques, critical thinking,note taking, textbook reading, and examination preparation. The importance of these topicsbecame apparent in the self-reporting by the students and in certain instances their lack of use orunderstanding of their self
level engineering courses and designing and enhancing curriculum to increase engagement and student motivation. Her interests within engineering education include inno- vative teaching pedagogies for improved retention, specifically focused on women and underrepresented minorities.Dr. Lindy Hamilton Mayled, Arizona State University Lindy Hamilton Mayled is the Director of Instructional Effectiveness for the Fulton Schools of Engineer- ing at Arizona State University. She has a PhD in Psychology of Learning, Education, and Technology from Grand Canyon University. Her research and areas of interest are in improving educational outcomes for STEM students through the integration of active learning and technology-enabled
ofTopcoat,” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 45(7), 2006. 9. Li, J., and D. F. Yang, ”A DataProcess System based on Embedded System,” Process Automation Instrumentation, 23(4), 1-10, 2002.10. Li, J., and D. F. Yang, ”Introducing the Technology of Ethernet into Fieldbus is an Inevitable Trend,”Process Automation Instrumentation, 22(5), 1-5, 2001.PRESENTATIONS 1. Jia Li, An Integrated Evaluation Method with Application to a New AmmoniaSynthesis Process Design, 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting at Orlando, FL., Nov. 2019. 2. Jia Li, A Multi-Objective Multi-Technology (MOMT) Framework to Evaluate Various Ammonia Synthesis Processes,2018 AIChE Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA, Oct. 2018. 3. Jia Li, Andrew Kohler, Samuel Feaster,Julia Cappa
extrinsic motivation is known as identified regulation. In this form, individuals begin to viewa task as personally important to their goals, but these goals might still be extrinsically motivated(i.e. I have to make a certain grade to boost my GPA because this is how future employers mightview my potential success). Finally, integrated regulation arises when projects or task come intoagreement with an individual’s values or needs. Although this form of extrinsic motivation mayappear to be intrinsic in nature, Ryan and Deci note that, “actions characterized by integrated Page 24.430.10motivation share many qualities with intrinsic motivation
Curriculum Scorecard. [Online]. Available: https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/2021-02/CRSE- STEAMScorecard_FIN_optimized%20%281%29.pdf. [Accessed: 26-Jan-2023][13] Prior ASEE publication (will be added in final paper)[14] “ARDEI -Context Question Writing Workshop,” ARDEI Context Question Writing Workshop. [Online]. Available: https://sites.northwestern.edu/ardeiquestionworkshop/writing-an-ardei-context-question/. [Accessed: 26-Jan-2023][15] C. Griffith, “Before & after the Flood,” ArcGIS StoryMaps, 08-Aug-2022. [Online]. Available: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b2157f19173a4495bd7b6c0d2a960528. [Accessed: 09-Jan-2023]
the University of Texas at Austin. Additionally, Dr. Austin Talley holds an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in Mechanical Engineering. His research is in engineering design theory and engineering education. He has published over 25 papers in engineering education journals and conference proceedings. He has worked to implement multiple National Science Foundation (NSF) grants focused on engineering education. He has been an instructor in more than ten week long summer K-12 teach Professional Development Institutes (PDI). He has received multiple teaching awards. He has developed design based curriculum for multiple K-12 teach PDIs and student summer camps. c
Curriculum Study (BSCS). Dr. Spiegel also served as Director of Research & Development for a multimedia development company and as founding Director of the Center for Integrating Research & Learning (CIRL) at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Florida State University. Under Dr. Spiegel’s leadership, the CIRL matured into a thriving Center recognized as one of the leading National Science Foundation Laboratories for activities to pro- mote science, mathematics, and technology (STEM) education. While at Florida State University, Dr. Spiegel also directed an award winning teacher enhancement program for middle grades science teachers, entitled Science For Early Adolescence Teachers (Science FEAT). His
while avoiding obstacles. The primary outcome of this exercise is a deeperunderstanding of computation for mobile robots, and a clearer view of possible alternatives toembedded processors for low-cost applications.BackgroundMobile robotics is a well-recognized motivational vehicle for engineering education. Not only isit an enjoyable topic for many students, but it has a broad appeal due to its wide scope, includingaspects of electrical, mechanical and computer engineering. Further, the design of such systemsis an excellent tool for reinforcing fundamental engineering concepts. It is important forinstructors in robotics to understand, however, that robotics is not just a tool to teach otheraspects of engineering. Rather, it is a robust and
spread it across the curriculum.At the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) we in civil engineering have chosen to spreadthe ethics components throughout the curriculum. The purpose of this paper is to describe howethics was introduced into a foundation design course and the benefit of this particular approachfor the students.Why a design course?Design is about making decisions. A design course is an ideal place to discuss ethics because thedesign process includes many ethical decisions and practices. The students learning the designprocess face these decisions and use these practices although they may not recognize the ethicalcomponents. The practice of foundation design has many ethical features embedded in theprocedures. Many of these
incompletewithout engineers becoming more aware of long-term implications of their engineering work onsociety, especially those concerning how costs and benefits of civil engineering projects aredistributed across different social groups and affect their wellbeing in the long-run [3]. Forexample, it has been argued that engineering education should put greater emphasis onengineers’ social responsibility toward "an equal distribution of rights, opportunities, andresources in order to enhance human capabilities and reduce the risk and harms among thecitizens of a society" [4, p. 10]. Thus, complementary education on social justice implications ofcivil engineering may benefit civil engineering education further.We argue that integration of social implications
group are discipline-centered3. Ascross-disciplinary exchanges increase, however, the whole community is enriched by thediversity perspectives from within the discipline as well as those from outside. Engineeringeducation research (EER) has recently reoriented itself to integrate an interdisciplinary emphasison how people learn in the domain of engineering through the transition from the reformparadigm which emphasized development of teaching methods and curriculum development; toa research paradigm which stresses systematic investigations with theoretical rigor andempirical evidence4. To this end, the community of engineering education research, as anemerging interdisciplinary area of study, encourages experts from outside of engineering (e.g
and an additional 5 hours each week inpreparation. They use one of two models (described below) of classroom participation. In gradesK-5, our model is most easily described as a “scientist-in-residence” for a school. In grades 6-12,the model is best described as providing a “teaching assistant” for one or two science ormathematics teachers. With these two models we are able to reach a large number of studentsand teachers (see Table 1) while still maintaining a high quality of interactions. Activitiesincorporate the five learning themes described above . Each Fellow and GK-12 Teacher pairdevelop the implementation plan for their school. To provide coherence, in-school activities at allgrade levels are connected to the organized curriculum so
AC 2009-284: A PROJECT-BASED ACTIVE AND COOPERATIVE LEARNINGAPPROACH TO IMPROVING MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING EDUCATIONNing Fang, Utah State University Ning Fang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Technology Education in the College of Engineering at Utah State University. His areas of interest include computer-assisted instructional technology, curricular reform in engineering education, the modeling and optimization of manufacturing processes, and lean product design. He earned his PhD, MS, and BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering and is the author of more than 60 technical papers published in refereed international journals and conference proceedings. He is a Senior
theequilibrium equations and subsequently a decision is made on whether to keep or discard eachreaction couple with the help of an equations/unknown table. We provide three examples to showthe application of this universal approach to different types of problems that involve bearingsupports. We have found assessing the effectiveness of this approach difficult in a Statics class,but plan on implementing an assessment in Capstone Design.Introduction and MotivationThe fundamental purpose of a Statics course is to initiate and encourage the development of astudent’s engineering judgment, at least with regards to mechanics, by employing the free-bodydiagram (FBD) as a tool. In a standard undergraduate civil or mechanical engineering curriculum,students build
AC 2008-529: QUANTIFYING QUALITY: A MEASUREMENT ATTEMPT FORRETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR A SMALL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMFrank Bartonek, Cessna Aircraft CompanyBruce Dallman, Pittsburg State UniversityJames Lookadoo, Pittsburg State University Page 13.1015.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008AbstractThis paper offers observations from a faculty student team internship with a NASALaboratory and an aircraft company in the summer of 2007. Both organizations havealumni employed from the team’s home program.The onsite observations allowed analysis of educational effectiveness for Pittsburg StateUniversity’s Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) program