Baxter Magolda’s prior interview protocol11. Interviewquestions were asked to introduce different topics, such as role of learners, role ofadvisors/professors, etc. The advantage of this protocol was that it provided a scope of topicwithout framing the response. Sample questions are shown as follows: -Now, think about yourself as a learner in the classroom, in a research group, or in a project team. What role do you play, what method do you use, to make learning more effective for you? -As you think about your instructors, professors, advisor(s), what role do you think they have played that made you learn effectively?Data AnalysisAll sixteen interviews were transcribed. After the transcription, transcripts were revised where
). Quality assurance in training and education. (p. 176). London: Koogan Page.[4] Hallencreutz, J., & Turner, D. (2011). Exploring organizational change best practice: are there any clear-cutmodels and definitions. International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences, 3(1), 60-68.[5] Knight, J. E., Allen, S., & Tracy, D. L. (2010). Using six sigma methods to evaluate the reliability of a teachingassessment rubric. The Journal for American Academy of Research Cambridge, 15(1), 1-6.[6] Kukreja, A., Ricks, J. M., & Meyer, J. A. (2009). Using Six Sigma for performance improvement in businesscurriculum: A case study. Performance Improvement, 48(2), 9-25.[7] Madu, C. N., & Kuei, C. H. (1993). Dimensions of quality teaching in higher
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, Associate of Applied Science in Civil Drafting, at South Texas CollegeIn regards to the aforementioned academic programs, up to 16 SCH will be transferred to UTBas a block, possibly in addition to core completion, toward the BS in Engineering Technology(ET) for students earning a STC AAS degree in Architectural Drafting (AD), Design andTechnical Graphics (DTG), or Civil Drafting (CD). The following courses will be credited atUTB toward the BS in ET: ENGT 1110 Introduction to ET, ENGT 1310 Design Graphics I,COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing, ENGT 1320 Design Graphics II, ENGT 1321 BasicArchitectural CAD, ENGT 2350 Residential Architectural CAD.Successful completion of articulated program(s) in the AAS AD, AAS
. (1987). On creating creative engineers. Engineering Education 77(4), 22-227. 3. Todd, S. M., & Shinzato, S. (1999). Thinking for the Future: Developing Higher-Level Thinking and Creativity for Students in Japan—and Elsewhere. Childhood Education, 75(6), 342-345. 4. National Center on Education and the Economy (2010). Equipping the Federal Government to Counter Page 24.339.12 Terrorism. Retrieved September 7, 2011 from http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10415.html.5. Lau, S., & Li, W. (1996). Peer status and perceived creativity: Are popular children viewed by peers and teachers as creative? Creativity Research
24.683.3education in general, include Classroom Presenter5,6 and Classroom Learning Partner7, and forengineering education specifically, include Newton‟s Pen4 (a statics tutor), Kirchhoff‟s Pen8 (atool that teaches students to apply Kirchhoff‟s voltage and current law), and STRAT9 – forstudents to learn standard truss analysis.4. Learning by exploration with pen-and-tablet computersThe affordances provided by the new pen-and-touch-based tablets, by enabling quick andintuitive synthesis and analysis, would trigger new mechanisms of learning by such criticalexploration and problem-based learning10, 11. Firstly, we plan to explore the new situated learningmechanisms at the interface of design and analysis. Secondly we hypothesize that the nature ofquestions
identifying it wasimportant, 2) 39 were interested in what to do if they encounter it, and 3) 32 were interested inunderstanding which department or person(s) they should contact for advice. Female studentsappeared to be slightly more concerned with what to do if they encounter it and who to turn tofor advice, compared to male students. The second questionsought to assess whetherstudents felt they shouldhave access to moreinformation on the subject ofSH prior to entering theworkforce. This questionprovided rationale forcontinuation of thisworkshop in the future.Survey results demonstratedthat 35% of students wantedmore information on how toidentify and cope with SH asthey entered the workforce.Subsequent analysis of thisdata revealed
a multi-domain 9collaboration , as shown in Figure 1. Page 24.706.4 Figure 1: Mechatronic Design Approach9In 1983, Japan's Toyohashi University offered one of the first courses in MechatronicsEngineering10. By the mid 1980's, many universities in Europe began offering Mechatronicscourses as well11. The United Kingdon first offered a Mechatronic course at postgraduate level,and by 1988 offered a coure at undergraduate level as well12. Over the past 30 years, universitiesacross the globe are incorporating Mechatronics courses into their undergraduate and graduateengineering curriculums2 including Associate
SectionsENSC 2113 Fall 2013PurposeCalculate internal force in a truss using the method of sections in truss analysis.Pre-lab questionWhat assumptions are made about trusses in rigid body mechanics?Set-UpParts Needed:(7) - #2’s(18) - #3’s(8) - #4’s(1) - #5(14) – gusset plates(1) – 5N load cell Page 24.718.15Assemble two sides of a space truss as shown in the following photo. Attach members usingsupplied screws, but keep connections loose. Connect the two sides together using the #2’s atpoints A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.Locate the load cell in the top chord of the truss (member AB) as shown. The #5 in the profilewill be replaced with two #3’s with the load cell in the
of sustainability, based on the above responses, is presented in this paper.The framework introduces students to the various conceptual tools that they will use to understand theenvironmental consequences of different inputs that go into manufacturing. Then these identified concepts areproperly distributed within the various courses on manufacturing science, manufacturing operations, andmanufacturing design. The framework is deliberately kept open so that schools that are so interested canfurther adjust the structure to develop a curriculum that is better suited to their available resources. Page 24.731.15References:[1] Kara, S
section the Engineering Leadership &Innovation Institute (eli2) is described. eli2 is a college-wide initiative which responds toABET’s and industry’s call for more well-rounded undergraduate engineering students. eli2 is acollection of faculty, courses, programs, and labs. The intent of this case study is to provide afoundation description and understanding of eli2. Detailed impact assessment is not yetavailable. Initial measurements are being developed and gathered.eli2’s Mission & GoalsTo respond to the need for engineering leaders, the University of Central Florida is implementingeli2. eli2 was initially started in 2006 as a leadership institute funded by Progress Energy. Thisinitial effort provided the foundation to expand and grow
multiple semesters or years and allowsprojects to address complex and compelling needs.EPICS teams, or course sections, consist of 8-24 students and are student led with a faculty orindustry mentor (called an advisor), and a graduate teaching assistant (TA). Each team comprisesmultiple sub-teams, each one of which supports a single design project. The project timelines arecompletely decoupled from the semester schedule allowing projects to span multiple semestersor even years allowing projects of significant scope to be developed. Once a project is delivered,a new project is then identified by students under the guidance of their faculty mentor(s) andcommunity partner(s).Student assessment data indicates that students who are involved in EPICS
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and practitioners. In order to improve its globalcompetitiveness, the United States must grow its science, technology, engineering andmathematics (STEM) workforce. Although the engineering sector has grown in past years, in2012, engineers comprised only 1.2% of the U. S. workforce.18 The U. S. Department of Laborforecasts growth in workforce needs among all of the major engineering disciplines (chemical,civil, electrical, industrial and mechanical); however, the projected demand for civil engineers isfar greater compared to the other disciplines (Table 1). 19 This is largely due to the need for civilengineers to address issues related to the country’s aging infrastructure and to the design anddevelopment of new infrastructure needed to
nothing can replace witnessing something firsthand, they must admitthat recent technological advances can provide some of that same “wow” factor. The area ofremotely operated vehicles (ROV’s) is one such field where the “wow” is almost second nature.Since first taking to the oceans as military platforms in the 1960’s, ROV’s have become thebackbone of the majority of marine surveillance and monitoring activities4. Aptly put byBorchardt in 2008, “ROVs can map the sea floor, explore the ocean depths for scientists, andlocate shipwrecks for archeologists”4. ROV’s can be manipulated safely from the shore, or alaunch vessel, removing the operator out of harm’s way, and furthermore can be deployed morereadily when conditions are less than optimal4
responded and commented on thesereports. Butcher claims the reports call for, ―ingenious leaders — ingenious engineers‖ and callsthese engineers, ―well-rounded Renaissance Engineer[s]‖5. Turns, Atman, et al.,6 use thesereports as a gage of what an engineer needs to know. Dym, et al. present how engineeringeducation is being challenged to require students to consider additional design constraintsrequired as part of a ―new fundamentals‖7. In response to this challenge, the CoE hopes toestablish its leadership in reshaping the undergraduate experience to prepare the engineer of2020: making the educational experience more meaningful to the student and the student moredesirable to local and national industries. As such, the CoE proposes that to fulfill
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among other applications the use of Total Quality Management techniques to better organize hospitals.12 Williams, op. cit., note 1.JOHN O. MINGLE, Ph.D., J.D.Emeritus Professor of Engineering, Kansas State UniversityFirst started teaching chemical engineering in the late 1950’s and experienced significant changes in engineeringeducation during the 1960 - 70’s. Obtained J.D. in the 80’s, retired from teaching nuclear engineering in the early90’s and continues to practice patent law. Served as professor and advisor for co-author Roberts in the 60’s-70’s.TOM C. ROBERTS, P.E., CMCAssistant Dean, Recruitment and Leadership Development, College of Engineering, Kansas State UniversityTom has more than 30 years experience in planning, organizational
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. Page 10.1178.5 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright , American Society for Engineering Education Table 3: Assessment Techniques Engineering Attitudes Survey – Given to ALL students in GE 1030 (all sections) and selected students in one class for middle-level math/science education or science majors Learning Style Assessment – Given to all students in pilot section of GE 103 Section 1 and faculty participants First Week(s) of Fall 2004
Student's Ownership Of Class Project Improves Learning Aiman S. Kuzmar, Ph. D., P. E. The Pennsylvania State UniversityAbstractAn alternative approach to the project assignment process in the Steel and ReinforcedConstruction courses (AET 214 and AET 215 respectively) in the Architectural EngineeringTechnology Program at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus was introduced andimplemented in the past four years. Instead of dictating the project topic by the instructor, thestudents were given the freedom to choose their own topics with a few necessary restrictions.This paper gives details on this alternative approach. As usual, there are advantages andshortcomings. This paper
Session 2150 Integrating TC2K from the Macro to the Micro: Program Assessment Inside and Outside of the Classroom David S. Cottrell Pennsylvania State University at HarrisburgIntroduction This paper addresses specific, deliberate actions taken by the School of Science,Engineering, and Technology to establish and sustain a comprehensive program ofassessment and evaluation consistent with an academic environment of continuousimprovement that demonstrates compliance with the technology Criteria 2000 (TC2K).1The plan’s primary objective and ultimate end-state was to affect a
Teaching Communication Skills in Software Engineering Courses Chang Liu, Karin Sandell, and Lonnie Welch Ohio University Athens, Ohio 45701, U. S. A. {liuc | sandell | welch}@ohio.eduAbstractCommunication skills are important to software engineers. Yet, this topic is sometimesoverlooked in computer science and software engineering curricula. To address thisproblem, we attempted to explicitly teach communication skills in a software engineeringcourse. We experimented with a number of approaches, including lectures by theinstructor, student presentations, mini-lectures mixed with in-class discussions, and otherin
the two surveys’ results indicates thatparticipants gained much knowledge as a result of attending the workshop. Hopefully thisincreased knowledge will ultimately result in the retention of these women and minorityengineering faculty.BackgroundAccording to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall engineering employment is expected togrow more slowly than the average for all occupations during 2002 to 2012 [1]. Despite this,overall job opportunities in engineering are expected to be good because the number ofengineering graduates should be in rough balance with the number of job openings over thisperiod. Employment of mining, petroleum, nuclear, and geological engineers is projected todecline, while other engineering disciplines, such as
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% F high school M course(s) undergrad. course(s) other*Figure 3: Programming experience by type and gender: Experience types are high schoolcourse(s), undergraduate course(s), and extracurricular or self-taught (other) experience. (*sta-tistically significant gender difference, p ≤ 0.05)4.2 Computer science according to the pre-majorOne of the open-ended survey questions asked students to try to define “computer science” in theirown words. Although the
designs. The theory quality score was assigned bythe instructors. C M t s 2 -------- 200 - B T ------- 0.2 score = --- ( 4 ) ( 10 ) ( 10 ) ( 2 ) d where, t s = the time to settle (s) C = total cost of part ($) d = distance moved in test (m) B = build quality score assigned by judges (0=best, 1=worst
constraints; and detailing the metrics against which the achievement of the objectives can be measured and assessed.One important question addressed only implicitly in this abbreviated list is, Whose objectives arebeing elicited? The answer(s) to this question is/are crucial because the objectives will almostsurely vary with the role of the respondent. Students want a good educational experience leadingto good jobs or graduate school; professors want to do research; employers want young, newly-graduated hires with twenty-five years of experience, ready to do any job competently andproductively; trustees want to fulfill the fiduciary responsibility of ensuring that the collegeremains financially sound; presidents want their university to
through the utilizing of the conventionalapproaches. Page 10.209.14 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationBibliography1. Navaee, S., “Use of WebCT in Delivering Instructions in Engineering,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2001.2. Navaee, S., “Developing Instructional Modules for Analyzing Structures,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, 2003.3. Hibbeler, R.C., Structural Analysis, Third Edition, Prentice Hall, 1995.4
Session Number: 1430 Students to Engineering Practice K. K. Stevens, S. M. Schlossberg, M. M. Larrondo Petrie College of Engineering, Florida Atlantic UniversitySTUDENTS TO ENGINEERING PRACTICE (STEP) is a manifestation of a research project* that setsthe task of developing a sustainable and replicable industry-academia partnership model forhelping talented, but financially disadvantaged, students complete their baccalaureate degrees intimely fashion and move successfully into the workforce. The intent of the project is todemonstrate that significant improvements in retention, placement, and workforce throughputcan be achieved by
is to inform students about various aspectsof a career in academia6, ASEE recognizes that many Ph.D. students decide to pursue careers innon-academic environments, and that a substantial number of students are often unsure whetherto pursue careers in academia or elsewhere. To help address these matters, the student chapterorganizes the event Non-Academic Careers for Ph.D.’s to provide students with information onjob opportunities and the work environments in industry and government for doctoral graduates.In this panel discussion students learn that their Ph.D. degree is applicable to a wide variety ofindustrial and government positions and gain an understanding of employment at theseinstitutions. In 2003 the panel consisted of former