Paper ID #32429Making Teaching Matter More - The Making of a T1 UniversityDr. Tara E. Prestholdt, University of PortlandDr. Heather Dillon, University of Washington Tacoma Dr. Heather Dillon is Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington Tacoma. Her research team is working on energy efficiency, renewable energy, fundamental heat transfer, and engineering education. Before joining academia, Heather Dillon worked for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) as a senior research engineer.Dr. Eric Anctil, University of Portland Eric Anctil is a professor of media and technology in
/05/T001-15-16-ETAC-Criteria-05-04-15.pdf[2] Y. Zhang, J. Wang, and M. Mamodapur, “Understanding additive manufacturing partperformance through modeling and laboratory experiments,” in 122nd ASEE Annual Conference& Exposition, T523B·Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs, Seattle, WA June 14-17,2015.[3] Fused filament fabrication, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fused_filament_fabrication[4] MakerBot Method X, https://www.makerbot.com/3d-printers/method/[5] STL (file format), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STL_(file_format)[6] Topology optimization, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topology_optimization#:~:text=Topology%20optimization%2 0(TO)%20is%20a,the%20performance%20of%20the%20system.Appendix AFigure A-1. Page one of Lever
. In doing so, he focuses on Engineering education policies and practices in teaching learning processes, assessments, laboratories and practical internships. Mr. Halkiyo has been teaching different Civil En- gineering courses at Bule Hora University, Ethiopia, where he also served as a department head, and conducts various research and community projects. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Powerful Change Attends to Power RelationsIntroduction & BackgroundWhile changing engineering departments to become more inclusive and equitable is a commongoal, research repeatedly confirms that such change is rare. Notably, change efforts
, power point slides, etc. However, several studies have found that students’ mastery ofcontent knowledge increases when they are engaged in problem-based learning (PBL) andproject based learning (PjBL) [10-24].Curricula must focus not only on the theoretical basis ofenergy systems, but also on the experimental works of power technologies. This point of view isimportant in power and energy engineering studies, consisting of mixtures of power electronics,energy conversion, electric machines, electric circuits, computing, signals and systems,communications, and electromagnetics. Promoting, adapting, and restructuring powerengineering disciplines can be done by defining a new curriculum that includes news courses,new laboratories or new topics in
currently explores top- ics related to undergraduate STEM education improvement, including holistic engineering; connecting teaching, research, and practice; student retention in engineering; and recruitment and retention of under- represented students in engineering. Dr. Pyrialakou also teaches courses on transportation engineering, transportation/urban planning, and civil engineering/transportation data analysis.Dr. David Martinelli, West Virginia University Professor of Civil Engineering at West Virginia University.Dr. Julia Daisy Fraustino, West Virginia University Dr. Fraustino is an assistant professor of strategic communication and director of the Public Interest Com- munication Research Laboratory in the Media
(interactions, delivery), in class(interactions, delivery), assessment, laboratory support, and educational technology. Theseresults are summarized in Table 8 for faculty support and in Table 10 for TA support. Somestudents did not have any additional suggestions to provide for faculty or TAs to support theirlearning. These responses were coded as "None." Some responses were off topic in that neitherfaculty or TAs had control over what was being requested. These responses were coded as "OffTopic." Finally, some responses were descriptive and not specific enough to place into anyprimary category of course planning and delivery. These responses were coded as "Intangible."In order to understand whether student expectations shifted from traditional to
students’, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. Seattle,Washington: ASEE Conferences. doi: 10.18260/p.24272.Burgstahler, S. (2015) ‘Universal Design: Process, Principles, and Applications How to apply universaldesign to any product or environment’, Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology, p. 4.Available at: http://www.washington.edu/doit/universal-design-process-principles-and-applications.Cezeaux, J. et al. (2008) ‘Introducing universal design concepts in an interdisciplinary laboratory project’,ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: ASEEConferences. doi: 10.18260/1-2--4037.Dyrud, M. A. (2017) ‘Ethics and artifacts’, ASEE Annual Conference and
, and Intelligent Computing and Creative, Augmented, and Virtual Environments research laboratories, and is a faculty fellow at the Frugal Innovation Hub and the BioInnovation and Design Lab at the university.Gangshu Cai, Santa Clara University Dr. Cai is a full professor and Department Co-Chair of Department of Information Systems and Analytics, Leavey School of Business. He is the former Faculty Director of Graduate Business Program and founder of undergraduate Minor in Business Analytics. Dr. Cai is an Associate Editor of Decision Sciences Journal and a Senior Editor of Production and Operations Management Journal.Dr. Prashanth Asuri, Santa Clara University Dr. Prashanth Asuri joined the Bioengineering faculty at
groups, K-12 outreach, and accreditation activities. Her technical interests are in the areas of Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Energy Systems.Dr. Charles D. Eggleton, University of Maryland Baltimore County Dr. Charles Dionisio Eggleton is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Uni- versity of Maryland Baltimore County. He has twenty-two years of experience teaching theoretical and laboratory courses in thermo-fluids to undergraduate students and was Department Chair from 2011 - 2017. Dr. Eggleton earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University and his B.S. in Naval Architecture from the University of California.Dr. Mariajose Castellanos, University of
appointedto lead the research department of the School of Engineering. From 2017 he is appointed to be the head ofthe Mechanical Engineering Department at Universidad Nacional de Asuncion. He is currently workingas the director of the Planning Directorate of the Paraguayan Space Agency. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Building 1U CubeSat as a Tool to Promote Project-Based Learning in Paraguay, a case studyIntroductionIn Paraguay, various higher education institutions such as universities do not have properlyequipped engineering laboratories because it requires a significant investment [1]. Also, theselaboratories may require extensive infrastructure
incorporation of multifunctionality by inducing desired re- sponses to mechanical loading.Dr. Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Dr. Karim Muci-K¨uchler is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Experimental and Computational Mechanics Laboratory at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSMT). Before joining SDSMT, he was an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from Iowa State University in 1992. His main interest areas include Computational Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, and Product Design and Development. He has taught several different courses at the undergraduate and
technology(ABET), the different engineering program outcomes include applying knowledge of mathematics,science and engineering, designing and conduct experiments, designing a system, components tomeet realistic needs, functioning in a multidisciplinary team, formulating and solving engineeringproblems, communicating effectively, etc. [3]. Various researchers have made attempts toincorporate these requirements in their courses independently. For example, various researchstudies exist on related topics such as problem solving [4-8], course or laboratory projects [9-13],technology in classroom [14-17], teamwork [18-21], experiential learning [22-25], design skills[26-28], etc.BackgroundPublished literature in the past [1-4] presents details about
negatively affected bythe COVID-19 pandemic.Introduction As of late March 2020, in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)pandemic, hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States (and across the globe)suspended face-to-face classes, closed campuses, and only allowed essential activities and corefacilities to continue. The pandemic disrupted engineering graduate students’ regular learningroutines, which typically include in-person laboratory research and mentoring activities. As aresult, engineering students during the COVID-19 pandemic may particularly experiencechallenges to their academic progress, career preparation, financial security, and physical/mentalhealth [1]–[6]. During school closures, faculty were
has grown to serve over 720 participants each summer with multiple one-weekfully residential and virtual sessions. Funding support from industries such as NorthropGrumman, Raytheon, and Boeing has increased allowing EPIC to serve more low-incomeparticipants.Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020, when most universities simply shut down theirengineering summer pre-college programs, EPIC swiftly changed its programming to a fullyvirtual program and served over 400 participants. EPIC created a new curriculum, activities,training, and planned on how to solve issues such as participants' ability to use school-issued orpersonal chromebooks. Intensive home-laboratory activities with mechanical, electrical, andsoftware elements were created
theory, Hardware Descriptive Languages IntroductionThe introductory electrical Circuits course for non-electrical engineering technology majors atauthor’s institution contains a weekly lab component. However, due to Covid-19 pandemic thewhole class and the lab were converted to an online format. Consequently, the lab could not beheld in a traditional laboratory setting.It was decided to use MULTISIM simulation software in place of the physical lab. It was quicklydiscovered that not only MULTISIM can replace the traditional labs, but it can also be a valuableteaching aid in enhancing student understanding of circuit analysis techniques.This article discusses and demonstrates the use of MULTISIM software to
(b) Top ViewFigure 3: Pressure contours surrounding a delta wing at Mach 2 and zero angle of attack. Proceedings of the 2011 North Midwest Section Conference Figure 4: Pathlines for replicated chamber with 12.5 m/s inlet velocity. Figure 5: Velocity vectors for FSAE inlet plenum at 0.001 s.The four examples of student projects that were discussed in this section give some indication ofthe range of CFD problems considered and the breadth of CFD techniques employed by thestudents. These examples utilized more advanced techniques that were not addressed in thelecture or laboratory portions of the course. As a result, students had to engage in self-directedlearning to find the appropriate
Fuzzy Versus Conventional Control Marian S. Stachowicz, Laboratory for Intelligent Systems, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, USA, The Warsaw School of Computer Science, Warsaw, Poland mstachow@d.umn.eduAbstractThis article presents notes from the interdisciplinary course ECE 5831 Fuzzy Sets Theory and ItsApplications and an introduction part to ECE 4951 Design Workshop dedicated to IntelligentControl, both taught at the ECE Department, University of Minnesota Duluth. What are theadvantages and disadvantages of fuzzy control as compared to conventional
industry, university, and government laboratories. Some of the equipments deal with metal organic a a (MOCVD) LED and solar cells, and molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) products. The financial health of the company (all number in 5 1000 ) a b a aYear 12/2007 12/2008 12/2009 12/2010Total Revenue $402,475 $442,809 $380,149
National Laboratory. He served as Department Chair from 2011-2019, and currently serves as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for his department. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 A DEI Task Force within a Mechanical Engineering DepartmentMotivation and BackgroundThe events and movements of 2020 have put into stark relief the fact that most academicinstitutions are not doing enough to address issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessamong undergraduates. More specifically, these topics are often considered tangential to coreengineering topics, and are therefore relegated to breadth requirements for coverage, if at
it due to its wide applications in the industry sectors.Fluid mechanics is usually taught as a 3-credit hour course with no laboratory embedded to it.Due to rising market demands, employers are seeking more than just the knowledge gainedthrough conventional lecturing in class. There has been raising interests in innovation, logicalthinking, complex problem solving in diverse setting environment, team work, andcommunication skills as well [1]. To meet these new market requirements in the new graduatesdirectly after college, new modernized teaching paradigms and technics are needed [2]. Suchtechniques could include lab activities, group discussions, small projects throughout the course,flipped teaching techniques or project based course where
astrong electric field to create thrust. The HET is used for many modern space applications, fromstation-keeping on small satellites to long-term travel to faraway asteroids.Electric propulsion, and specifically the HET, integrates many concepts that are fundamental in anundergraduate education such as electricity and magnetism (E&M), material properties, thermalanalysis, and laboratory experimentation. However, the HET is rarely studied below the graduatelevel. As such, we present a path of feasibility for an undergraduate electric propulsion projectbuilding a small, low-power HET, both as a novel vehicle for engaging with introductory physicsconcepts and as a case study of an advanced self-directed project at the undergraduate level.In this
University. Dr. Zapanta has served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Engineering at Hope College in Holland, MI, an Adjunct Professor of Engineering at Austin Community College in Austin, TX, and an Assistant Professor of Surgery and Bioengineering at The Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, PA. He also worked for CarboMedics Inc. in Austin, TX, in the research and development of prosthetic heart valves. Dr. Zapanta’s primary teaching responsibilities are Biomedical Engineering Laboratory and Design. Ad- ditional teaching interests include medical device design education and professional issues in biomedical engineering. Dr. Zapanta’s research interests are in developing medical devices to treat cardiovascular
, with her B.A. in Education with an additional emphasis in English. In addition to being an avid sports fan, Kristine spends her free time with her dog and volunteering with her church, the Cary HOSTS program at Edward Cary Middle School, and the Presbyterian Children’s Home and Services.Dr. Kenneth Berry, Southern Methodist University Dr. Kenneth Berry is the Associate STEM Director at the Caruth Institute in the Lyle School of Engi- neering at Southern Methodist University (SMU). He has worked as an education specialist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory until he received his doctorate in Educational Technology in 2001. He then taught at the Michael D. Eisner School of Education at California State University at
Identifying Unmet Needs of US Veterans and their Healthcare TeamsAbstractThe U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) clinics and laboratories havethe combined mission to maintain the strength and readiness of the active military force whilemaximizing the long-term health for those who previously served. Active-duty Service Membersand Veterans represent a distinct culture with unique health-related needs that may stem frombattlefield experiences, common diseases (e.g., heart disease, diabetes), or a combination thereof.Unique needs may also exist within the broader care team, which includes physicians, nurses,therapists, scientists, engineers, support staff, and family members. To uncover these needs, wedeveloped a
Bioengineering (BIOE) program withno affiliation to a medical school. The BIOE program has three academic tracks:Biomechanics/Biomaterials, Biopharmaceutical Engineering, and Bioelectronics/Biophotonics.Students take common first-year courses (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Calculus, ComputerProgramming); beginning in the second year, students take track-neutral BIOE courses(Fundamentals of Bioengineering, Engineering Physiology), additional science/math courses(Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Linear Methods) and courses related to the specific track. Coursesoften are augmented with laboratories; each BIOE student also has a defining track-specificlaboratory experience. However, a missing element in the curriculum is the purposeful translationof knowledge
Paper ID #31679Work in Progress: Quantifying Learning by Reflecting on Doing in anEngineering Design, Build and Test CourseMrs. Shan Peng, University of Oklahoma Shan Peng is a pursuing a MS in Data Science and Analytics at the University of Oklahoma. Shan is working with Professors Janet K. Allen and Farrokh Mistree in the Systems Realization Laboratory at OU. Her MS thesis is about design and development of a text mining program to facilitate instructors gain insight about students’ learning by analyzing their learning statements in engineering design, build and test courses. Shan is a winner of the ”2019 NSF/ASME
Laboratory Modules inBiomedical Engineering,” ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Indianapolis IN,2005.
Comprehensive Guide to Simulations, Computer Games, and Pedagogy in e-Learning and Other Educational Experiences. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2005.3. D. Laurillard, “Technology Enhanced Learning as a Tool for Pedagogical Innovation,” J. of Philosophy of Education, pp. 521-533, Jan 2009.4. A. M. Adams, “Pedagogical Underpinnings of Computer-Based Learning,” JAN, pp. 5-12, Mar 2004.5. D. Huffman, F. Goldberg, and M. Michlin, “Using Computers to Create Constructivist Learning Environments: Impact on Pedagogy and Achievement,” J. Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, vol. 22, no. 2, pp. 151-168, 2003.6. C. Salzmann, D. Gillet, and Y. Piguet, “Massive Online Laboratories for MOOCs: A First edX Scalable
. Otherplans included graduate study in STEM fields, professional school (e.g. medicine or law), orother jobs not in engineering fields.Respondents were classified as feeling like they belong or feel like an engineer (Q13 of thesurvey) if they selected “Somewhat Agree”, “Agree”, or “Strongly Agree”. Most respondentsreported that they feel like they belong in the school (86%) and their major (84%), and theyfeel like an engineer (80%). Interestingly, 67% of respondents who agreed that they feel likean engineer indicated that the experience that made them feel that way occurred at their ownuniversity (i.e., UVA).Research-Experienced RespondentsExcluding capstones and course-structured laboratory projects, 39% of respondents (n = 303)have participated in
[1].Along with class time schedules packed with lectures, laboratories, and tutorials, there are asignificant number of course assignments that occur outside of class, such as team-basedprojects and experiential learning tasks [1]. Researchers have encouraged the incorporationof these constructivist approaches into engineering education [2], aiming to help studentsdevelop a wide range of abilities (such as complex-problem solving skills andinterdisciplinary thinking [3]). However, this increasing number of assignments stressesstudents [4], [5], negatively affecting their learning results [1], [6].To understand what students define as a demanding course, several researchers haveexplored the concepts of academic workload and course difficulty