. Pick one process to improve 2. Define scope 3. Map process 4. Verify map 5. ID opportunities for improvement 6. Choose opportunities for examination 7. Form a team(s) to examine individual opportunity(s) and propose new methods or improvements 8. Team tests methods and develops recommendations 9. Team presents recommendations to department and facilitates discussion 10. Implement consensus recommendation 11. Standardize method 12. Document/Map methodThe same group of faculty tackled the second most popular choice of projects from the originalsurvey. This project was selected to improve the student progression processes performed by thefaculty and staff in the COM department. This project would address
tweets categorization show that most of the tweets were aboutpromoting different events, providing information to a resource through an external link, orportraying engineers. Many companies and educational institutes tweeted and posted photos ofemployees and students participating in different activities held to celebrate and promote theNational Engineers Week. The tweets portraying engineers were mostly from companies in whichthey highlighted the contributions of engineers at their respective companies. Majority of thesetweets also contained a photo of engineer(s) at the workplace. A number of tweets wereinspirational in nature targeting the general public. Many of the inspirational tweets specificallyfocused on students and women. Tweets about
aligned system in Figure 1, institutional programs and policies are not able to movemany individuals themselves. Their energy transfers to individuals via champion(s) and sage(s)who help groups of individuals work together to learn and to enact change. At DIT, this created asense of movement that has encouraged more and more individuals to get involved and toimplement changes. The process wherein individuals contemplate and adopt new behaviors isrepresented by the belt (which moves from left to right in this machine) as defined by Prochaska,Redding, and Evers (2002). With increasing personal involvement, the changes scaled-up andbecame more sustainable. This suggests triple loop learning, as described by Senge (1991), has atleast begun to occur
mostly as an archive and is useful when reflecting on the current state of the project or when planning the next stage of the project. In Scrum, these would be called "sprint retrospective" and “sprint planning” stages, respectively. 7. Journal: This is used to keep track of dates of meetings and decisions made. It helps the team and instructor(s) track their activity. There should be at least one in-person team meeting outside of the classroom (lecture or lab time). It can be done using online tools, e.g., Hangouts, Skype or similar.Depending on the details of a project, more columns can be added. However, having too manycolumns can make information more obscure so this should be used with care.2.4. Trello CardsOnce
mainprogrammatic components aimed at improving the engagement, retention, and graduation ofstudents underrepresented in engineering. These components include: “intrusive” academicadvising and support services, an intensive first-year academic curriculum, community-building(including pre-matriculation summer programs), career awareness and vision, facultymentorship, NSF S-STEM scholarships, and second-year support. Successful implementation ofthese activities is intended to produce two main long-term outcomes: a six-year graduation rateof 60%-75% for Redshirt students, and increased rates of enrollment and graduation of Pell-eligible, URM, and women students in engineering at participating universities. In the first yearof the grant (AY 16-17), SSPs
introduce Blended Learning into Engi- neering Capstone Design Courses, and is a co-author with John M. Shaw on a number of recent journal, book, and conference contributions on engineering design education.Dr. John M. Shaw, University of Alberta John M. Shaw PhD., P.Eng. is a Professor and NSERC Industrial Chair in Petroleum Thermodynam- ics in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta. He has used distance synchronous teaching/learning approaches since the 1990’s to co-instruct graduate courses with colleagues and students at remote locations, and has been a member of the University of Alberta Provost’s Digital Learning Committee since its inception. He won an undergraduate
of wind speed; b) daily solar radiation.Information on the wind resources for the designated locations and areas, where the WSN is panned tooperate was required in order to accurate estimate the expected power captured and power output of themicro-wind turbine, and finally to size the wind turbine. The daily, weekly, monthly and multi-annualaverage wind speeds were compiled and analyzed for several locations to accommodate the Gulf region,centered on Louisiana. The annual average wind speed these areas are ranging from 4m/s to 6.0 m/s, asshown in in Figure 3a. This is a good wind regime, with a potential of providing power to the WSN mostof the year. Solar radiation levels typically range from 3700 to 5700 Wh/m2/day. The solar radiation
taught by a peer. In thecourses, students are required to use ADS to finish a practical design of a microwave device for acourse project. The main purpose is to show students how to verify their paper designs throughsimulation and to introduce students to practical matters they may see in industry. This includesexploring the impact of microstrip bend and tee artifacts in order to make a practical deviceconform to specific ports on a fixture. Students can adjust their designs to re tune their deviceswhen these practical matters are added. Students also use ADS to explore concepts such asvariability in device dimensions or reverse engineering an existing layout given mask dimensionsand measured S parameters. The ADS projects are easily implemented
in STEM careers is because the culture ofSTEM, especially engineering and analytical areas, is a limiting culture devoid of what femalesseems to prefer, empathy and social caring [8]-[10].However, measuring constructs such as interest is complex because of the interactive anddynamic nature of constructs with one another, that the constructs are usually self-reported, andthat few standardized measurement terms exist [11]. STEM can be considered as one contentarea or four content areas. We often ask our students to describe STEM. They usually answer bystating the letters S, T, E, and M stand for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, butdo not state any concept of what “STEM” means. The term STEM is thought to originate withthe
in Science Teaching, vol. 37, no. 5, pp. 441-458, 2000.[2] O. Pierrakos, T. K. Beam, J. Constantz, A. Johri, & R. Anderson. “On the development of a professional identity: Engineering persisters vs engineering switchers,” Frontiers in Education Conference, 2009, pp. 1-6.[3] M. Meyer & S. Marx. “Engineering dropouts: A qualitative examination of why undergraduates leave engineering,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 103, no. 5, pp. 525-548, 2014.[4] C. E. Foor, S. E. Walden, & D. A. Trytten. “ ‘I wish that I belonged more in this whole engineering group’: Achieving institutional diversity,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 96, no. 2, pp. 103-115, 2007.[5] S. E. Walden
, TechnologyEngineering and Math Education (C-STEM). One of the authors began teaching an “Introductionto 3D Printing & Design” class in the summer of 2016, and the C-STEM purchased threeFusion3 F-400S’s, an FDM machine, specifically for the class (see Figure 11). The C-STEM hasallowed the Library to keep one of the machines on loan. The F400-S was chosen because itallows the use of a wide range of printing materials such as PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG,Polycarbonate, PC-ABS, Flexible, Polyesters, Acrylic, Soluble, and more.43 Its build volume of14.0 in x 14.0 in x 12.60 in (355 x 355 x 320 mm) is also more than two times larger than theLulzbot TAZ 5 and five times larger than the FlashForge. Between the three printers, the 3DPrint Studio can print almost any model
laboratory environments.Acknowledgement This research is funded by the National Science Foundation NSF NRI #1527148. Anyopinions, findings, or conclusions found in this paper are those of the authors and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the sponsors.References1. National Robotics Initiative 2.0: Ubiquitous Collaborative Robots (NRI-2.0) (nsf17518) | NSF - National Science Foundation.2. Tucker C, Kumara S. An Automated Object-Task Mining Model for Providing Students with Real Time Performance Feedback. In: ; 2015:26.178.1-26.178.13.3. Hu Q, Bezawada S, Gray A, Tucker C, Brick T. Exploring the Link Between Task Complexity and Students’ Affective States During Engineering Laboratory Activities. In: ASME 2016
to solar panel. future paper.Accomplishments included fabrication of a solar-powered DAQ system, submission of a writtenproposal for an intended application of their sensor(s), and an oral presentation to the class of theproject results. Students voluntarily completed an end-of-semester survey on their achievementof the intended goals. Forty-seven students completed the course (eight were not declaredchemical engineers or freshmen); an additional five dropped the course within the first fewweeks of class. Thirty working solar-panel boxes were completed for twenty-three individual orteam projects (all students completed initial machine shop training), and thirty-seven surveyswere completed (79% response rate). One professor lectured
-informed treatment of flow coefficient and/or friction. 45 Muzzle Sensor 40 Backstop Isothermal 35 Adiabatic Compressible Flow Model, Cv=1.25 30 Exit Velocity (m/s) 25 20 15 10 5 0 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Paper ID #19149Capstone - Rules of EngagementDr. Afroditi Vennie Filippas, Virginia Commonwealth University Dr. Filippas received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Patras, Greece. After earn- ing her M. S. and Ph. D. from the University of Texas at Austin, she completed post-doctoral research with the Institute of Accelerating Systems and Applications in Athens, Greece. Post-academically, she worked for Ansoft Corporation as a research scientist spearheading the development of the next genera- tion code for Ansoft DesignerTM. Dr. Filippas joined Virginia Commonwealth University as an Assistant
exponential functions such as e2x correctly. Most students or in some cases the entireclass did not completely answer the thermodynamics questions correctly. For example none ofstudents completely answered the following question correctly. For a single component fluid (e.g.,water) in the two-phase saturation region, which of the following properties defines the state (areindependent pair of properties)? Circle all correct pair of properties: a) P and v, b) P and s, c) P and T,d) v and x, e) T and x, f) u and v.Most students could not correctly simplify the following general rate equations as applied to acontrol volumes with single inlet and outlet under specified conditions. dmcv dt m m i
constructs, we would not necessarily expect that these two facultygroups share similar pedagogical approaches.Our data also reveal a correlation between ILS alignment score and pedagogical choices, with ahigher A-R or S-G misalignment corresponding to a more lecture-centric teaching approach.Faculty with higher mismatch on the S-I and V-V dimensions tended to use more of the research-based pedagogies including active and collaborative learning.Are ILS results a proxy for expertise in this case?In reflecting on these results, one cannot help but wonder why the ILS misalignment betweenfaculty and students is so dramatic across several ILS dimensions—more dramatic than has beenpreviously reported[31]. This observation is intriguing, and acknowledging
, electro-mechanical technology, passive technology, information technology and advanced materialtechnology. This categorization is based on the types of actuating technologies used in responsive 4Fig.1: Sensing, actuating and control technologies used in responsive facade systems 5facade systems. Also, a system with integrated technology is proposed by integrating passive andactive systems, which utilizes the advantages of both systems.Mechanical Technology and Responsive FacadesThe previously discussed factors triggered the need for transition from traditional static facades toautomated facades. The common architectural slogan in the 1960’s was “make a
literature review and what 3 Support table & Map for topic must it contain? Support & Map Topic Devel. & Readings. Fine tune literature map, What possible research structure(s) & ethical issues 4 identify research discipline or genre should be consider for your thesis topic? Ethics Philosophy & K & R Ch. 1 & 7, Bring journal article How do research philosophy, scientific theory & 5 with methodology you might use methodology impact research outcome? Methodologies
author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.We also wish to acknowledge the assistance of the Institutional Research Officers at each campusin gathering the data used in this analysis.References [1] X. Chen and M. Soldner, STEM Attrition: College Students’ Paths Into and Out of STEM Fields (Statistical Analysis Report), ser. National Center for Educational Statistics (NCSE) Statistical Analysis Reports. U.S. Department of Education, 2013. [2] J. Levin and J. H. Wyckof, “Predictors of persistence and success in an engineering program,” NACADA Journal, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 15–21, 1995. [3] J. Middleton, S. Krause, S. Maass, K. Beeley, J. Collofello, and R. Culbertson, “Early course and grade
minority high school and college students report STEM-pipeline sustaining gains after participating in the Loma Linda University summer health disparities research program. PLoS ONE vol. 9, no.9, e108497, 2017.[9] B. Yalvac, A. Ketsetzi, A., X. Peng, S. Cui, L. Li, Y. Zhang, D. Eseryel, T. F. Eyupoglu, and T. Yuan, “Cultivating evidence-based pedagogies in STEM education,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH, June 2017.[10] B. Yalvac, H. D. Smith, P. Hirsch, and G. Birol, “Teaching writing in a laboratory-based engineering course with a “How People Learn” framework,” New Directions for Teaching and Learning, vol. 108, pp
target audience. There is a large body of work out there showing multiple ways to teachRDM skills to students but there is a consensus developing supporting using the team approachto teach credit courses. Author(s) Time Preparation Methodology Instruction approach Audience Team Member(s)J. Adamick et al. 2017 Focus group Workshop 90 min. GS LibrariansC. Borgman GS, MLIS Librarian - 2015 Course Syllabus Course – 4-credit hrs. PhD, Med. S PhD Library ScienceJ. CarlsonM. Sapp Nelson 2012 Environmental Scan (DIL) Embedded approach GS, L
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factor into two categories namely; personal andcontextual factors that influenced engagement. Psychologically, the term affirmative has be usedto describe student classroom engagement [13]. According to Appleton et al.’s [12] findings,indicators are considered as the student levels of connection with learning. This paper on clusteringand grouping technique primarily focused on the indicators, because students are the primary targetin the classroom engagement.Further, Marzano et al acknowledged in their findings that the dynamics of how ateacher/instructor produced the skill required for an effective classroom management is not easyto come by. Therefore, it is necessary that teachers are creative in their teaching strategies.Likewise, in 2011, Li
their support with the changes to the curriculum. Additionally,we are grateful to our scheduling office and laboratory managers who helped with organizationalaspects of running the course. Thank you, also, to Michael McCarthy and Derek Dunn-Rankinfor providing guidance on the history of MAE projects. Finally, thank you to the two anonymousreviewers for their helpful comments and feedback.ReferencesAdams, R. S., Turns, J., & Atman, C. J. (2003). Educating effective engineering designers: Therole of reflective practice. Design studies, 24(3), 275-294.American Association for the Advancement of Science [AAAS]. (2001). Atlas of science literacy.Washington, DC: National Science Teachers Association.Archer, L. B. (1965). Systematic method for
enact, and further establish a change-making campaign within thediscipline. The implications of visionary futures for how the world of technoscientific practicemight be otherwise via the grassroots organizing of feminist hackers and OSH groups is thusfertile ground for thinking through the leveraging of resources, expanding mindsets, tactics forshifting power dynamics, and continuing conversations as a mode toward energizing amovement.References[1] P. Brown, “Popular Epidemiology and Toxic Waste Contamination: Lay and ProfessionalWays of Knowing,” Journal of health and social behavior, vol. 33 , pp. 267-81, 1992.[2] S. Epstein, Impure Science: AIDS, Activism, and the Politics of Knowledge . Berkeley:University of California Press, 1996.[3] K
feedback,” and that “a diverse groupwill correct things you don't recognize”. The continued exposure to multiple perspectives helpedstudents view their work in a new way. One student shared, “it makes me think [about] mycommunication in a more critical way, as different people have different points of view to theinformation being presented.” Students noted that the group had helped them develop audienceawareness as they were “better able to anticipate how others may perceive what” they presentand helped them to “think of a way to present more clearly to people in different backgrounds.”4.1.2 growing as communicators Students frequently noted that the PRG helped them become “more effectivecommunicator[s].” This ranged from general
averagepassenger car. Furthermore, an electric vehicle using average electricity is almost 30% cleanerover its life cycle compared to even the most efficient internal combustion engine vehicle on themarket [6]. Fig. 2. Lifecycle emissions of electric and conventional vehicles in Europe in 2015 [6]. To understand the impact of EV charging on stability and control of the power grid, thetechnology of the vehicle and charging infrastructure needs to be understood. The functional blockdiagram of a series hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is presented in Fig. 3, where M s, Ma, Jtotrespectively, denote the load torque (Nm), active torque (Nm), and total inertia (kgm2). The maincomponents of the system are the electric motor, which drives the wheels (it can
that fell into the applied STS category were not included in the search results.It is possible that a search for the word “sociotechnical” would produce more comprehensiveresults. We could also draw more on the experience of ASEE members who were instrumental insome of the changes we described here in constructing an account of how STS as been applied inengineering education. 13 References[1] D. Edge, “Reinventing the wheel,” in Handbook of Science and Technology Studies, S. Jasanoff, G. E. Markle, J. C. Peterson, and T. Pinch, Eds. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 2005.[2] X. (Shane) Wang, N. T. Bendle
classrooms.AcknowledgmentThe authors gratefully acknowledge support of this work by the National Science Foundationunder Grant No. 1524527.References[1] Prince, M. (2004). Does Active Learning Work? A Review of the Research. Journal of Engineering Education, 93(3), 223-231.[2] Freeman, S., Eddy, S. L., McDonough, M., Smith, M. K., Okoroafor, N., Jordt, H., & Wenderoth, M. P. (2014). Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics. PNAS, 11(23), 8410-8415.[3] Felder, R. M., & Brent, R. (2005). Understanding student differences. Journal of Engineering Education, 94(1), 57-72. doi: 10.1002/j.2168-9830.2005.tb00829.x.[4] Felder, R. M., & Brent. R. (2016). Teaching & learning STEM: A