engineering education.Dr. Samuel Garcia, Texas State University Dr. Samuel Garc´ıa Jr. serves as an Educator Professional Development Specialist at Kennedy Space Center. Prior to his position at Kennedy Space Center, Dr. Garc´ıa worked at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA. As an education specialist, Dr. Garc´ıa is deeply committed to developing STEM educational mindsets, tools, and resources and facilitate educational experiences for educators and students. Prior to working as an education specialist, Dr. Garc´ıa served as secondary school educator in Rio Grande Valley in Texas for seven years. Dr. Garc´ıa, a first-generation college student, earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the
mechanics and bioprocess engineering. She began her position as Director of Community Programs and Diversity Outreach at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences in 2003. In partnership with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, she develops and implements programs for K-12 students, teachers, un- dergraduates, and families that are designed to increase scientific and engineering literacy, and to inspire people with diverse backgrounds to pursue science and engineering careers. At the undergraduate level, she directs a Research Experiences for Undergraduates program that brings students to Harvard for 10 weeks to work in research laboratories. This program hosts between 45-70
of Education for Students Placed at Risk (JESPAR), 20(1-2): 182–197, 2015.[14] Bronwyn Bevan. Research and practice: One way, two way, no way, or new way? Curator: The Museum Journal, 60(2):133–141, 2017.[15] Cynthia E Coburn and William R Penuel. Research–practice partnerships in education: Outcomes, dynamics, and open questions. Educational Researcher, 45(1):48–54, 2016.[16] Carrie Scholz, Jason LaTurner, and Elizabeth Barkowski. Tool for assessing the health of research-practice partnerships. rel 2021-057. Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest, 2021.[17] Rebecca Zarch and Stacey Sexton. Research practice brief: The health assessment tool, 2019.[18] Monica M. McGill, Amanda Menier, Stacey Sexton, Rebecca Zarch, Alan
, University of Texas, El Paso Dr. Arunkumar Pennathur is Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso. Dr. Pennathur is a Co-Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Industrial Engineering, and the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Applications and Practices in Engineering Education. Dr. Pennathur’s research interests are in human factors engineering and engineering education. In particular, he has conducted research on functional limitations in activities of daily living in older adults. The Na- tional Institutes of Health, and the Paso del Norte Health Foundation have funded his research on older adults. The US Army Research Laboratory has funded Dr. Pennathur’s
design projects, undergraduate research experiences, professional traineeship, advancedresearch, and career development activities in NASA-relevant fields. The coalition is led byUniversity A (U-A, an HBCU), and University B (U-B, a PWI), and University C (U-C, an HSI).in collaboration with Air Force Research Laboratory–Munitions Directorate (AFRL), FloridaSpace Grant Consortium (FSGC) and four NASA centers: MSFC, KSC, JSC, and JPL. Theresearch and development theme focuses on aerospace systems and technologies, includinghigh-speed aerodynamics, combustion, propulsion, active flow control, smart materials, andadditive manufacturing. These topics fit well with the primary mission of the Center ofExcellence (CoE) to train and sustain a highly
, and engineering education.Dr. Mario G. Beruvides P.E., Nanyang Technological University Dr. Mario G. Beruvides is the AT&T Professor of Industrial Engineering and Director of the Laboratory for Systems Solutions in the Industrial Engineering Department at Texas Tech University. He is a regis- tered professional engineer in the state of Texas. He holds a BS in mechanical engineering and an MSIE from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida and a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Applying User Experience (UX) Methods to
. J. Jirout, “Investigating the relation between curiosity and creativity.” Journal of Creativity, 33(1), 2023.[13] D. Lopatto, “Survey of undergraduate research experiences (SURE): First findings,” Cell Biol. Educ., vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 270–277, 2004.[14] L. D. Feisel and A. J. Rosa, “The role of the laboratory in undergraduate engineering education,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 94, no. 1, pp. 121–130, 2005.[15] T.B. Kashdan, et al., "Understanding psychological flexibility: A multimethod exploration of pursuing valued goals despite the presence of distress." Psychological Assessment 32.9: 829, 2020.[16] T. Porter and K. Schumann. "Intellectual humility and openness to the opposing view." Self and
are at issue. Public healthshould take priority over commercial interests” [37, p. 1176]. Disclosure is ethically mandatoryif the protected information involves the public good, according to Bok: “[T]he secrecy mayconcern practices so harmful or invasive that they ought to be revealed, no matter how muchsecrecy would increase business incentives” [35, p. 148]. “Trade secret” is no longer a viableargument for nondisclosure if the information results in harming the public health, safety, orwelfare.However, DuPont’s efforts extended beyond nondisclosure. Starting in 1937, it aggressivelysuppressed publication of research results. The first case involved pathologist William Hueper,hired by Dupont’s Haskell Laboratories to investigate why dye
pedagogical methods in engineering education.Dr. Samuel Garcia Jr. , Texas State University Dr. Samuel Garc´ıa Jr. serves as an Educator Professional Development Specialist at Kennedy Space Center. Prior to his position at Kennedy Space Center, Dr. Garc´ıa worked at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA. As an education specialist, Dr. Garc´ıa is deeply committed to developing STEM educational mindsets, tools, and resources and facilitate educational experiences for educators and students. Prior to working as an education specialist, Dr. Garc´ıa served as secondary school educator in Rio Grande Valley in Texas for seven years. Dr. Garc´ıa, a first-generation college student, earned both his bachelor’s and
. This is a great door for many of thestudents to gain this experience, however, not all students had the chance to get internships orcoops. The major obstacles that hinder students are [10]: • Students need to work full-time or part-time to be able to continue and finish their education. • Students had many courses and most of the courses require laboratory time and lots of homework. • Unpaid or poorly paid internships • Lack of transportation between work and school limited students on campus jobs, not internshipsABET criterion 5 is” a minimum of 30 semester credit hours (or equivalent) of a combination ofcollege-level mathematics and basic sciences with experimental experience appropriate to theprogram
. The project desires an understanding of thecurrent status and motivation of undergraduates in research and to develop useful tools andresources that will help faculty members to engage undergraduates in a more effective andefficient way. Two workshops are proposed to address faculty and to get them onboard with theconcept of using undergraduates in the laboratory. These workshops will be piloted at the fiveinstitutions involved with this project and assessment of the workshops will be accomplishedsurveying the faculty who attend the workshops. From the assessment the workshops will beimproved for future offerings.References[1] Holstein, W. K., “Research and Development,” Britannica. [Online] Available:https://www.britannica.com/topic/research
strong alignment with the attributes stated above. There are repeated references to interpersonal relationships with peers that last beyond graduation. Students recognize that the department’s grading structure does not inhibit collaboration and informal peer tutoring, rather it is encouraged. Students noted that they could always ask their instructors and peers questions without being made to feel ignorant. The culture of interconnectedness and inclusion was appreciated, as was the department’s efforts to fostering a welcoming and open environment.• Junior labs: The ECE curriculum at Seattle University includes, in the junior year, a series of laboratory experiences with emphases in Circuits (Fall Quarter), Electronics
using the Engineering Design Process (EDP)within the context of the accomplishments and mindset of Da Vinci. The course exploredengineering mechanics and design topics concurrent with applying physics topics in anengineering laboratory. A qualitative analysis was performed using a new reflective tool,PhotoVoice. The purpose of the assessment was to better understand the impact of the course onthe student vision, the operation of the course relative to what they have encountered in theireducational careers, and student-perceived learning outcomes. Analysis of student reflectionsrevealed themes of “Changed Perspectives,” “Engagement in the Classroom,” and“Brainstorming Benefits” when describing the impact of the course on their career visions
. Richards, “Curriculum Approaches in Language Teaching: Forward, Central, and Backward Design,” RELC J., vol. 44, no. 1, pp. 5–33, Apr. 2013, doi: 10.1177/0033688212473293.[10] J. Emory, “Understanding Backward Design to Strengthen Curricular Models,” Nurse Educ., vol. 39, no. 3, p. 122, Jun. 2014, doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000034.[11] K. Y. Neiles and K. Arnett, “Backward Design of Chemistry Laboratories: A Primer,” J. Chem. Educ., vol. 98, no. 9, pp. 2829–2839, Sep. 2021, doi: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.1c00443.[12] K. M. Cooper, P. A. G. Soneral, and S. E. Brownell, “Define Your Goals Before You Design a CURE: A Call to Use Backward Design in Planning Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences,” J. Microbiol
representations and physical materials; the second is activities & interactions, whichemphasizes engineering usually benefits from project-based and collaboratively team-organized work; andthe last dimension named participation & identity, which indicates that engineers often have a strong senseof engineering identity in communities of practice [18]. Community of practice is an important part insituated learning theory, which refers to the informal learning organizations or learning contexts composedof learners with similar professional experience and shared enthusiasms, like students leagues, engineeringclubs, professional laboratories, competition teams, etc. [19]. The current research is a part of a largerproject concentrating on the effect of
, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Alex Pagano is a PhD student studying engineering design. His work is focused on the early phases of design and the use of human-centered design or design thinking as a teaching tool. Alex holds a BS in Materials Science and Engineering from University ofMr. Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign I am currently the Associate Director of Assessment and Research team at the Siebel Center for Design (SCD) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I work with a group of wonderful and talented people at SCD’s Assessment and Research Laboratory to conduct research that informs and evaluates our practice of teaching and learning human-centered design
disciplines. The College ofEngineering and Computer Science (ECS) amended the ECS bylaws in 2020 to specify thatpromotion from Assistant to Associate teaching faculty must have demonstrated both “very high-quality teaching” and secondarily “high quality service,” and for Associate to Full, demonstrationof “excellence” in teaching and “very high quality service” in addition to leadership whereopportunities exist. The bylaws note that teaching may encompass various professionalactivities relating to undergraduate or graduate education, including classroom effectiveness,lecture and laboratory course development, and adoption of more effective teaching practices,whereas service includes program administration, committee participation, student and
Meeting, New York, NY: American Educational Research Association, 2018. Accessed: Apr. 09, 2023. [Online]. Available: http://tinyurl.com/y9rlaaxa[35] M. A. Maher, A. M. Wofford, J. Roksa, and D. F. Feldon, “Finding a Fit: Biological Science Doctoral Students’ Selection of a Principal Investigator and Research Laboratory,” LSE, vol. 19, no. 3, p. ar31, Sep. 2020, doi: 10.1187/cbe.19-05-0105.[36] B. A. Burt, “Toward a Theory of Engineering Professorial Intentions: The Role of Research Group Experiences,” American Educational Research Journal, vol. 56, no. 2, pp. 289–332, Apr. 2019, doi: 10.3102/0002831218791467.[37] E. Crede and M. Borrego, “Learning in Graduate Engineering Research Groups of Various Sizes
Paper ID #36929Exploring the Viability of Agent-Based Modeling to Extend QualitativeResearch: Comparison of Computational PlatformsSamantha Splendido, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Sam Splendido is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. She is cur- rently a graduate research assistant under Dr. Catherine Berdanier in the Engineering Cognitive Research Laboratory (ECRL). She earned her B.S. in Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University.Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University Catherine G.P. Berdanier is an Assistant
. The evaluated class consisted of mixed instruction, comprisedof laboratory sections focusing on the use of CAD software to design machine components andhands-on sessions teaching the use of conventional machine tools to fabricate said parts [19].Course synopsis and learning objectives are presented in Table 1.Table 1. Details concerning the course subject to student evaluation [19] Course name and code Engineering Design Tools MECE-104 Synopsis This course combines the elements of Design process, Computer Aided Design (CAD), and Machine Shop Fabrication in the context of a design/build/test project
], and construction of a community or supportsystem [7][5][12].A common theme amongst many transfer programs is that they allow students to participate inundergraduate research experiences. It can allow students to build connections with peers andnetwork with faculty or other researchers, as well as provide them with the experience of puttingtheir skills to work in the laboratory setting [1][5]. In some instances, the participation ofundergraduate students in research projects leads to a higher percentage of graduating studentsthan those who did not participate [11].Feeling connected and building a community is also a common finding among the programs.Transfer students may feel particularly alone as they begin their new programs [10
Paper ID #37519Improving the Quality of Data Graphics in Materials EducationDr. Barry Dupen, Purdue University Fort Wayne Dr. Dupen is a Metallurgist and Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW). He has nine years of experience as a metallurgist, materials engineer, and materials laboratory manager in the automotive industry. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Improving the Quality of Data Graphics in Materials EducationAbstractMaterials education is an inherently image-intensive and data-rich endeavor. Educators draw onprimary and secondary
set within a liberal arts college. The course meets twice a week for eightyminutes with labs integrated into the class time. The intended learning outcomes are: • Develop a conceptual understanding of the properties of soil, water flow through soil, volume changes in soil and soil strength. • Develop problem solving competence for soil phase diagrams; engineering classification of soils; 1-d water flow in soils; flow nets and 2-d seepage; effective stress in soil for hydrostatic, 1-d flow, 2-d flow and capillary rise; stress distributions caused by various loading shapes; amount and rate of consolidation; shear strength of soil; and soil compaction. • Become familiar with laboratory soil tests and field sampling and
teaching manufacturing systems, engineering systems anddesign, engineering management, health care systems, and lean six-sigma process improvement;all subjects in which students need to gain an understanding of complex systems.Many teaching simulations are implemented physically, as laboratory or table-top systems. Thesesimulations have the advantage of being direct (if often simplified and miniaturized) models ofthe systems in question, allowing tactile learning from manipulating the simulation elements, andfostering face-to-face teamwork by the participating students. The idea of implementing suchsimulations in virtual environments seems promising. Theoretically, these implementationsshould be cheap, easy to implement, and universally available
Paper ID #37179Fostering Community at the Graduate Level: One University’s Student-ledApproachHaroula M. Tzamaras, Pennsylvania State University Haroula is a 3rd year PhD candidate studying human factors at Penn State and is the current president of GradWIE.Sierra HicksGabriella M. Sallai, Pennsylvania State University Gaby Sallai is currently a graduate student in the Mechanical Engineering department at Penn State. She is working under Dr. Catherine Berdanier in the Engineering Cognitive Research Laboratory (ECRL) studying the experiences of engineering graduate students. She received her Bachelor’s degree from
7. Discuss different interior finish systems 8. Prepare (write) a technical laboratory report and site visit report 1. Apply quality management tools, techniques and standards for construction engineering.Quality Management and 2. Explain the implications of project delivery methods, contract documents, and contract language on the quality of construction projects. 3. Discuss common quality issues in life cycle of construction projects.Labor Relations 4. Describe bond, guaranty, and warranty as they
following sections.The challenge is solved by teams formed of 4 students; from now on, the teams will becalled Kaizen-teams, Kaizen is a Japanese word referring to continuous improvement. The Figure 1: Kaizen i-Semester Modelcourses in the Kaizen i-Semester are Systems Engineering Laboratory, Analysis and En-hancement of Manufacturing Systems, Facilities Design and Material Management, In-ventory Management, Production Management, Ethics and Citizenship, and OperationalDesign and Optimization Laboratory.The essence of the Kaizen i-Semester is the challenge, composed of ten steps divided intofour stages as shown in Figure 2. Highlighting students’ feedback in each stage is essentialto guide them toward better performance
specialty prod- ucts at the Research Center of Petroleos de Venezuela PDVSA (1983-1998). He is a founding member of Universidad Monteavila (Caracas, Venezuela) (1998—2018), became the Chancellor of this univer- sity (2005-2015), and the President of the Center for Higher Studies (2015-2018), where he also taught courses on the humanities. After rejoining the University of Pittsburgh, he has been teaching Pillar courses on Reactive Process Engineering, Process Control, Process Control Laboratory, and Process Design. In addition to technical courses, his service extends to engineering education, curriculum development, out- reach programs, global awareness, sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion.Dr. April
infrastructure, we ask the following research question:RQ: How do technology infrastructures shape problem-solving practices in STEM labs? MethodsWe collected data from three interdisciplinary STEM laboratories from three differentuniversities in North America. Over a period of 16 months, we conducted 27 interviews (19Zoom interviews and 8 on-site in-person interviews), attended 26 lab meetings, and shadowedthree lab members in-person. Remote interviews and meeting observations began in thebeginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in Spring 2020. However, we also conducted in-personinterviews and observations in October 2023 when travel was considered relatively safe with
Paper ID #38585Collaborating with Aviation Museums to Enhance Authentic Assessments forAerospace StructuresDr. Craig Merrett, Clarkson University Dr. Merrett is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and leads the Aero-Servo-Thermo-Visco-Elasticity Laboratory. His research relates to viscoelastic modelling of materials used in aerospace vehicles including composite aircraft, hypersonic aircraft, and spacecraft. Dr. Merrett also teaches courses in aircraft structural analysis, aircraft accidents, and aeroelasticity. Last, Dr. Merrett researches the use of flipped-classroom