, the fixture must allow testing the concept in multiple configurations, sothe setup is interactive in a live demonstration to the class.The project component is assessed based on three deliverables namely (i) demonstrationproposal, (ii) critical design review, and (iii) project presentation and report. For the first twoteam deliverables, teams meet with the instructor/TA. Demonstration proposal is a deliverablewhere the teams present their plans along with a brief description of the statics concept that theyintend to demonstrate with their set-up. Projects are approved when the instructor/TA deems tobe within the scope, and it is not a repetition of a project by another team. During the criticaldesign review, teams present their engineering
support an engineering conceptdevelopment from cradle to grave. For SE students, that full life cycle planning and designhappens in their capstone course. The Systems Engineering Capstone class is usually taught asthe last course for any Master of Systems Engineering program. Within the class, students pursuea team project where they apply systems engineering methods to a specific problem. They thencreate the final deliverable with a systems engineering management plan. While students receivestrong technical training within this experience, ethical and justice-oriented skillsets andmindsets are lacking if not non-existent. For example, decolonization strategies – the ability tocritically examine systems and power differentials through systems
test and characterize the QCar platform including thedynamics, sensors, and actuators. Students are expected to design motion planning and controlalgorithms to navigate an urban environment, considering the presence of stop signs, stop lights,as well as the addition of a second vehicle, and they are asked to prototype their algorithms in theQuanser Interactive Labs (QLabs) simulation environment.As part of the initial efforts to train students on the autonomous vehicle platform and to stimulateengagement with the project, the investigators recruited a team of undergraduate students towork toward a self-driving car competition organized by Quanser at the ACC that takes placeevery year in July. The instructors team included two faculty from EET
. Tang, T. Galoyan, and S. Capps, “Board 34: Work in Progress: Simple, Scalable Interventions to Address Academic and Mental-Health Barriers in Engineering Undergraduates,” presented at the 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2023. Accessed: Sep. 26, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/board-34-work-in- progress-simple-scalable-interventions-to-address-academic-and-mental-health-barriers-in- engineering-undergraduatesMath 116 First Midterm, Fall 2024Reflective Knowledge Inventory and Extra CreditStudents who scored below 50 can increase their score to a 51 by completing the followingthree parts. The completion times are estimates to help you plan. Try not to rush thisassignment and be nice to yourself
confidence entering their first year of an engineering or computerscience program. We are continuing to track student progress throughout their first year toevaluate the long-term impact of the program, particularly the accuracy of our process in placingstudents in the correct math classes during their first year and whether accurate placement leadsto greater retention in engineering and computer science majors. We plan to interview studentsbased on their responses, particularly those who felt that their placement was incorrect, tounderstand why students felt that it was incorrect so that we can continue to improve ourplacement process and its accuracy. We are also interested in students’ math confidence levelsthroughout their first year, as well as
curriculumobjectives and lesson plans can be requested from the primary author, Dr. Danni Lopez-Rogina.All training will seek to meet as many accessibility norms as possible, including captions, screenreader capability, printable scripts, and more. In addition, multiple formats of content will beused to better work with a variety of learning styles, such as lectures, podcasts, readings, andmore.Accessibility of Information SessionsIn order to better meet the needs of students with different learning requirements, time restraints,and physical and mental needs, training sessions are held in three different ways. These include1) scheduled small group (<20 participants) in-person with time for discussion, 2) scheduledsynchronous sessions through Microsoft
. There was a significant difference in whether or not studentsbelieved that the portfolio helped them improve their communication skills between the twosemesters, with 87% agreeing or strongly agreeing in the Fall of 2024 and only 50% in theSpring of 2024. The reason for this difference is still unclear. Most encouraging in these results,and one of the reasons we decided to keep this assignment in the Fall of 2024 even though wedecided not to continue using Connect, was the fact that over 50% indicated that they consideredthis activity a good use of their time and planned to keep a portfolio in their other courses. Table 1 – Results from the portfolio reflection assignment
investment [3]. For instance, Northeastern University employs acustom assessment instrument to evaluate graduate students’ engineering leadershipdevelopment throughout their program [4]. Their assessment provides results that help tailorstudents’ individual development plans. At the University of Kentucky, evaluators distributed asurvey to 10 years of program alumni to assess the influence of an engineering leadershipdevelopment program [5]. Their assessment focuses on whether students demonstrateachievement of program outcomes as alumni rather than providing insight into how students’engineering leadership skills evolved while in the program. Due to their localized nature, theseand other existing instruments are not sufficiently transferable
, and percentage of overall tool use by focal actor. Located in thebottom row of the dashboard, these visuals provide supporting information for the primarygraphics. We focus on instructor behaviour, but include generalized data on student activity,especially for student-centered, active learning activities (e.g., responding to an instructorquestion).For breakdowns, we are looking for unexpected instances or patterns of activity. For example, ifregrouping is coded after using a tool this indicates something derailing the class plan. If this wasa pattern, it would lead to further analysis.3.3 Dashboard Prototype 03: Abstract Functions (Tool Activity > Project-level)The Project-level Activity Dashboard visualizes the data in aggregate
the development of curiosity throughout the first year relate to students' academic performance and their engagement in extracurricular engineering activities? • How can we measure the other components of the KEEN 3C’s (connections, creating value) to ensure students develop a well-rounded entrepreneurial mindset?A mixed-methods approach will be beneficial to gain a more comprehensive understanding ofthe factors influencing retention. While this paper reviews some quantitative data (retentionrates, curiosity survey scores), future papers will evaluate qualitative data (student interviews andfocus groups).In addition, a longitudinal study is being planned to track students' progress over multiple yearsto assess the long-term
related to the virtual format, noting its benefitsfor accessibility but expressing a preference for in-person interaction for certain aspects of theworkshop, such as team collaboration.Participants highlighted networking opportunities as a key benefit across findings, withinterviewees emphasizing the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and the potential for futurepartnerships. Both participants also discussed their plans to integrate workshop content into theirprofessional workflows. However, they acknowledged that doing so would require additionalpractice and reinforcement of the skills introduced during the workshop.Integrating Interview and Survey InsightsIn this section, we synthesize insights from the survey responses and follow-up
these tools into softwaredevelopment workflows, teams can streamline refactoring processes, adhere to design principles, andfoster more robust and maintainable software. This research paves the way for broader adoption of LLMsin OSS projects, contributing to a future where AI and human developers collaborate seamlessly toadvance software innovation.7. Future WorkFor future work, one priority is addressing the limitations of the LLM when it comes to understanding thefull context of a codebase. Currently, the model struggles with larger and more interconnected tasks,where the relationships between classes or components play a crucial role. To improve this, we plan toexplore ways to provide the LLM with more detailed and relevant input, ensuring
next question asked was, “Whendid you start the interdisciplinary part of your work?” The interviewer then probed, as needed,for example to ask, “Tell me about your educational background and training” and “Whomentored or supported you in being interdisciplinary?” Much of the interview’s focal topics werenaturally introduced by the participant without specific probing.Sampling in grounded theory involves theoretical sampling in multiple rounds based onemerging findings, rather than seeking to meet a certain threshold of participants. We have notyet reached saturation in our analyses for this study. We plan to conduct a second interview withthe three participants whose data were analyzed for this work-in-progress paper, as well asexpand beyond
solution of practical problems are developed in a theory-orientedprocess [4, 7, 8].The second step consists of the theory-based development of various prototype designs,taking into account the results from step 1. In parallel, possible evaluation methods formeasuring the effectiveness of the developed intervention measures are developed.In the third step, the intervention and evaluation phase, interventions are carried out in aniterative process with the designs created, scientifically evaluated and then revised. It is oftenadvisable to initially carry out the planned intervention with a single, small target group in afirst evaluation cycle [9]. The need for revision arising from the analysis results of theimplemented interventions is then
multi-generational fishing family, and the other noting the importance of making connections withpartners with industry insight. These themes were reinforced by the nurturers interviewed, two outof three of whom commented on making investments in individuals. The insurer interviewedreinforced the importance of indirect financial savings, noting the significant costs associated withliability (e.g., automobile accidents and equipment fires).It is with this foundation of knowledge that we seek to build an incubator model that nurturessuccess in AgFF safety. The current status and future plans for the AgFF r2p incubator aredescribed in the following sections.Advisory BoardPrior to launching the r2p incubator, the project team recognized a critical
protocol is set up as a worksheet with guiding questions, prompts,and space to brainstorm figures. These worksheets are designed to inform their data analysis,discussion, and figure generation in the report. The worksheets are collected and graded for effort,and TAs provide clear and detailed feedback identifying incorrect interpretations of data orinappropriately formatted figures - guiding students to make smart decisions in their written report.Specifically, feedback is given on hypotheses, theorized mechanisms behind the findings, dataentry tables, figure design, and statistical plans. The number of questions and associated points onthe worksheet (Table 1) decreases from the first lab (many required questions, thirty points) to thelast lab
identifying these patterns with accumulated paint. However,LIDAR software struggled to pick up depth from floor to painting and grabbed frame causing thevisible issues in Figure 10 a. Figure 10 a) A problematic scan b) matching color imageFigure 11 below demonstrates the finished full-color scans. However, these scans are not yetready to be printed. As this paper being written, the team was planning to convert the scan results(STLs or (surfaces files) to watertight manifolds for 3D printing to replicate them including thepainting in Figure 12. Figure 11. Finished full-color scans Figure 12. Most recently scanned painting with pronounced paint brush strokesStudent FeedbackThis section includes
to emphasize this mindset which may be replicated. "BME 3113: Wearable Technology Design Studio" combines physiology, embedded engineeringand industrial design topics to address innovations within the Wearable Technology ecosystem. Usingstudent-centered pedagogical approaches, the course integrates maker movement principles whilefulfilling engineering curriculum requirements, guiding students through model creation, prototyping, andbusiness plan development. The studio format enhances collaboration and innovation to enable studentsto develop confidence in working with various types of sensors that are the backbone of many wearabledevices. In the context of a biomedical engineering program, students are encouraged to create
; and uses her professional skills to advance initiatives and outreach at the university, in her STEM field, and her community. Kenya teaches courses in engineering design, hydraulics, water treatment, and water quality. Her research program focuses on water treatment and water quality, and she collaborates with diverse, interdisciplinary teams to develop, characterize, and evaluate new materials for drinking water and wastewater treatment applications. Dr. Crosson’s leadership activities allow her to work collaboratively to advance institutional goals and mission within her department, the School of Engineering, and the university. She facilitated the strategic planning implementation team’s revisioning of the School of
mechanisms and connect theoretical concepts to practical applications. Collectively, these efforts enabled a deeper comprehension of the course material and strengthened their grasp of key topics.3. Feedback for improvement. Students suggested incorporating lab-based assignments utilizing MotionGen earlier in the semester to better prepare for the project and aid in visualizing mechanisms. Additionally, they recommended assigning the project during the initial weeks of the class and providing the rubric upfront. These changes would allow for more time to plan and complete the project, accommodating the demands of other classes and commitments while enhancing their overall learning experience.Table 1. Sample quotes from participating
encouraged by DeVellis and Thorpe [19], we discussed ourprocess and sample items with an expert in generating survey items from qualitative data whoprovided us with standard root text of possible items (e.g., I want to; I enjoy; I plan to),supporting the refinement of the initial item list. FindingsIn deriving our item pool directly from qualitative data, we ensured that each item would be anaccurate reflection of students’ experiences and perceptions as they related to interest. Table 1highlights sample items and the data that informed the development of the item. We expect thateach item will utilize a five-point Likert scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).Table 1 Interest Items/Measures
that you would liketo achieve at camp? (2) What problem would you like to solve? Admission decisions are basedon students’ academic achievements and demonstrated interest. The College of Engineeringoutreach program coordinates the program promotion, student selection, housing, meals, andstaff hiring for each program, which greatly simplifies the demands on the individual academicdepartments. Night counselors (typically undergraduate engineering students) take over at 4pm,and fun activities and outings are planned for students during the evening hours. The studentsstay in on-campus dormitories and eat in the university dining halls.During 2023 and 2024, the chemical engineering camp was led by a faculty member and a post-doctoral researcher as
, influence how data is defined,gathered and utilized. We planned to collect these data at an equity-focused computer scienceand engineering education conference. After meeting with our 3C Fellows we decided to add twoquestions to the end of our protocol: 1. We also know that this work can be stressful, personally and politically and professionally. How do you navigate these challenges? 2. What do you do to care for yourself so you can show up everyday?We were surprised by the answers including how personal people were in their responses. Wewere even more surprised how many people said “I’ve never been asked this question before.”Our 3C training conditioned us to see self care as a radical act and resonated with us where weobserve burnout
problems in my business• Spiritual: Provides spiritual guidance; helps me connect to a higher meaning or calling• Career Advice: Helps me think about long-term career plans• Financial Opportunities: Helps me capitalize on financial opportunities or other opportunities• Personal/Emotional: Allows me to vent and discuss tough problems to get me back on track• Networking: Connects me with other peoplePsychosocial ItemsPsychosocial constructs included entrepreneurial identity, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, equityethics, and racial activism. To ensure reliability, Cronbach’s alphas were calculated for all multi-item constructs. Entrepreneurial (ENT) identity (Liguori, 2012) demonstrated strong reliability(3 items; α = 0.93), and
and deliverable Holistic framework weighting aligns different academic needs; Assignment 4 expectations supports concise with section combining strengths creates cater to evaluation. importance. a robust grading system. precision.For Assignment 1, all rubrics aim to assess term project progress reports, focusing on elementslike structure, challenges, and planning. ChatGPT’s rubric separates "Professionalism
similarities and differences in student use of physical and digital engineering notebooks? 2. How do engineering notebooks align with the practices outlined in the Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy? Students in this sample first received lessons on the common elements typically requiredin an engineering notebook. These elements included: defining the problem, brainstormingsolutions, selecting a solution, planning the solution, constructing and testing a model, usingfeedback to make improvements, and communicating the solution. In addition to these lessons,they also explored the practices associated with technological and engineering literacy asoutlined in the Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy
(ABET) is “anability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create acollaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.”Teamwork skills are valued by future employers as an important skill set. However, teamwork isnot always well defined. Perusich et al [1] has defined teamwork as 1.) the ability to beinterdependent in tasks, 2.) to share responsibility for outcomes, and 3.) to work together as anintact social entity. Shuman et al [2] defined teamwork skills to include the ability to solicitinput from the team, the ability to build consensus and resolve conflicts, and leadership skills.Chowdhury and Murzi [3] defined teamwork by a set of attributes including: shared
. Strategies for reflective practices , safe learningenvironments, and group management are to be observed and practiced.” The pre-service teachersare told that the main course aim is to develop authentic relationships with K-12 students and tolearn from them. The course is structured such that weekly scheduled class time is at a CBO site(for a total of 18 hours). The university community service van is utilized to avoid challengeswith transportation. One of the course instructors does significant planning ahead of time todevelop all the logistics (e.g., paperwork, K-12 and university school schedules) and to establishthe pre-practicum experiences to have shared goals and expectations with the CBOs. The pilotclass ran in Spring 2024 with 7 pre-service
, Autumn and Daniela described their plans to speak and writein both Spanish and English in their final artifacts. Autumn communicated in English andsometimes used colloquialisms in her everyday speaking during class time and Daniela is abilingual Spanish and English communicator but spoke almost exclusively in English during ourobservations. For their final artifact, Autumn and Daniela’s main message was about reducingcarbon emissions in Pepperville. They described their plans for including Spanish and English intheir final artifact. Interviewer OK. What audience did you choose? Daniela We want to do like Pepperville cause I could voice-over. Autumn is going to voice-over with like English, and I can voice-over Spanish
problem statement (World Bank, 2020). In the second stage (i.e., planning), all stakeholders agreed on roles and responsibilities, including theoretical frameworks and empirical approaches. In the third stage (i.e., executing), cycles of action, impact analysis, and dissemination were undertaken until successful execution solved the problem for the long-term (i.e., COAST was renewed for a third policy year in 2021/2022). The target community for COAST was selected initially by the United States Department of State (US DoS) as part of public diplomacy to address issues raised by some leaders from the Caribbean basin. Global multi-lateral stakeholders (i.e., World Bank) were consulted by the US