Obispo and is the Director of the HVAC&R Program. His research interest are HVAC&R applications. Dr. Peuker’s educational research focuses on increasing student retention and success in engineering. He has given talks and workshops nationally on the subject and facilitates faculty learning communities and is the co-author of ”Studying Engineering – A Road Map to a Rewarding Career”. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Integrating Ethics into Engineering Education: A Case-Based Learning ApproachAbstract:This paper introduces an innovative method for infusing ethics into senior design capstonecourses within engineering education
careers. Remarkably, 3 students expressed post-lab interest in furthering research in the form of carry out independent study with a researchprofessor, each in a distinct direction. Notably, during the winter semester, one student delvedinto the energy storage application of graphene oxide, while another focused on understandingthe influence of New York humidity variation on the structure and permeability of grapheneoxide membranes. In the spring semester, one student explored the sensing application ofgraphene oxide, while another delved into understanding the self-assembly behavior ofgraphene oxide sheets when forming membranes. The latter student not only advanced researchbut also created an education kit connecting the assembly process with
Press, 2005, pp. 317–334[8] E. Syafitri et al. “Implementation of PBL (project-based learning) model through a STEM approach (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) on students’ critical thinking skill in junior high school.” AIP Conference Proceedings. Vol. 2659. Melville: American Institute of Physics, 2022.[9] M. E. Beier, M. H. Kim, A. Saterbak, V. Leautaud, S. Bishnoi, J. M. Gilberto, “The effect of authentic project-based learning on attitudes and career aspirations in STEM,” Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol. 56, pp. 3-23, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://doi- org.ezproxy.rice.edu/10.1002/tea.21465. [Accessed Jan. 25, 2024].[10] A. Bandura, “Self-efficacy: toward a
Paper ID #43463Methodology to implement project-based learning (PBL) within the contextof Operations Management.Dr. Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University Dr. Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda is a faculty member in the Department of Engineering technology at Austin Peay State University (APSU). Prior to his academic career, he gained valuable industry experience in roles ranging from New Product Development to Process Control. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cleveland State University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the National Institute of
. By analyzingqualitative data from weekly blog post reflections and student interviews, this work aims to unpackthe complex ways global competencies are cultivated among undergraduate and graduateengineering students with varying degrees of prior research experience. The findings of thisresearch are expected to inform future engineering education practices, providing valuable insightsfor educators, policymakers, and institutions aiming to enhance the global competencies of theirstudents through international research collaborations.IntroductionGlobal competence has increasingly become a key differentiator in engineering, significantlyinfluencing an engineer’s employability and career progression [1], [2], [3], [4]. However, workingwith
mobility.The consortium will actively work to broaden the participation of underrepresented groups inmultiple disciplines, with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) being central to the consortium’smission. Graduate and undergraduate students conducting research will collaborate with industrystakeholders, not only gaining real-world experience, but being encouraged to think criticallyfrom multiple disciplinary perspectives and to raise important societal concerns.Partnering with existing university outreach programs will be used to attract students to researchprojects, expand internship programs, and organize activities for secondary-school students tofoster early interest in STEM careers, with attention to underrepresented minorities and
within education for historically excluded individuals, with a particular focus on women in engineering and computing and STEM education at HBCUs. Additionally, Dr. Fletcher is researching economic equity, and the impact of finances on students’ success and academic persistence. She is a 2022 recipient of the NSF Early CAREER award and has received several awards at the institutional and national levels. Prior to academia, Dr. Fletcher served as the Director of Pre-college for the National Society of Black Engineers and worked for two Fortune 500 companies. You can follow Dr. Fletcher on Twitter @trinalfletcher and LinkedIn.Madiha Qasim, North Carolina State UniversityDestiny M Washington, Florida International
Excellence Fellow, a Global Perspectives Fellow, a Diversity Scholar, a Fulbright Scholar, a recipient of the NSF CAREER award, and was inducted into the Bouchet Honor Society. Homero serves as the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Chair for the Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI), the Program Chair for the ASEE Faculty Development Division, and the Vice Chair for the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN). He holds degrees in Industrial Engineering (BS, MS) from the National Experimental University of T´achira, Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Temple University, and Engineering Education (PhD) from Virginia Tech. ©American
in medical research isprocessed to yield more concise, readable text. This article was chosen because it was publishedbefore LLM-based applications existed [21]. 1a. Input Text 1b. Tuned for Conciseness TEXT TEXT Figure 1: WordTune Text Results, Tuned for Conciseness.Module 2: LLM-assisted Summaries for Comprehension – Explainpaper, CopyaiSometimes, early career engineering writers are blocked by fear of the blank page, fear of failing,and general anxiety around writing. It can be helpful to jumpstart the process. Copyai [22] is atool that essentially trains users in high quality prompt engineering, adopting a visual graphicuser interface that narrows the writer’s needs down by interest area. For example, in Figure 2below
engineering students at the junior level one must realize that they arefocused completely on the task at hand, placing themselves in a career that makes themchemical, mechanical, electrical, or one of the various other forms of being an engineer. Theyhave usually spent the first two years of college rushing through all the humanities, socialstudies, and composition classes that they can to remove those from their radar. Now they havearrived at the time when many colleges accept them into the brother/sister hood of theprofession. They come with a wide perspective on engineering, a number of mathematicscourses, and in many cases nothing more. They seem to understand all that engineering holds butfail to understand what is important in their lives as
LensAbstract:Physics generally falls under engineering programs yet is required for a multitude of differentmajors spanning many departments and disciplines including medicine. When people think aboutthe medical field, their mind immediately goes to classes such as biology, chemistry, anatomyand physiology. However, when looking at the prerequisite courses for medical school or testedMCAT content, there seems to be one subject that doesn’t fit in with the rest: physics. For years,pre-health students have joked that physics is much less applicable to their future careers than theother courses. The goal of this research paper is to tackle the general student assumption thatunderstanding physics will not help them in their respective fields by providing real
insights for educators seeking to enhance the effectiveness of their teaching methodsand prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving technological landscape [4], [5].Through several Industry Professionals Advisory Council (IPAC) gatherings at our institute andmultiple discussions with the Cooperative Education (co-op) and Career Office, we haveidentified three key skills that are highly sought after by employers: • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel • Familiarity with at least one CAD software • Proficiency in at least one programming languageWhile integrating these skills into the curriculum is important, mastering them to deliver resultswith accuracy and repeatability is crucial. We believe that through
troubleshooting.This project is conducted at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), which is a publicuniversity located in Newark, New Jersey. It is home to 18% Hispanic, 9% other minorities, and28% female students as of 2021. The School of Applied Engineering and Technology (SAET) atNJIT develops strong connections with the community colleges and industries, and offersABET-accredited programs with significant hands-on laboratory experiences and appliedresearch opportunities. These opportunities complement the classroom experience in preparationof students for careers in a wide range of industries. The principal investigator of this project hasexpertise in the field of solar PV and power systems [1]-[8], has supervised several research anddevelopment
CSUM’sengineering curriculum to ensure a fundamental knowledge base is perpetually introduced andbuilt upon during the student’s career at CSUM. We ultimately aim to utilize the STCWcompetencies to ensure the academic and practical aspects of our curriculum creates experientialknowledge deeply rooted in a hands-on approach that is difficult to mimic in a purely academicsetting.BiographiesDAVID SATTERWHITE is an assistant professor in the Engineering Technology Department at California StateUniversity Maritime Academy. He graduated with a BS in Marine Engineering Technology in 2003 from CSUMand an MS in Engineering Management from California State University Northridge in 2019. Mr. Satterwhite holdsa USCG chief engineer unlimited horsepower for diesel, and
Copyright ©2023, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 545course content is housed on a Brightspace page. Piazza was selected for students to be able to askquestions and receive peer feedback along with instructor answers. All Purdue Universitystudents also have licensing to Microsoft Office with their career accounts, with which MicrosoftExcel is recommended to students to build financial statements. Zoom was selected forteleconferencing use in virtual office hours, also due to the licensing that Purdue Universitygrants.As the course is an online course designed for working professionals, all content wasprerecorded except for two weekly virtual
. Development and implementation of the EL frameworkof this project will also help educational institutions such as PNW to have closer interaction withindustry as well as with local agencies. Students will have on-site training and be more preparedto become valuable and contributing members in their field. This effort will helpunderperforming students to become more engaged in learning, leading to retention and a highergraduation rate. Students will benefit as they will be able to identify an area of career interestwithin the construction industry. The new EL initiation also brings in robust field exposure indifferent courses beyond the selective and project-specific internship. Proceedings of the 2023 Conference for Industry and
suchefforts as brochures, listings of engineering technology programs and career opportunities,surveys of support materials for teaching engineering technology (reference and audio-visualresources), and studies of ET graduates [1]. As funding increased, projects changed, movingfrom listings, publicity brochures, or surveys to more focused studies; for example, MohammedAbdallah’s “Proof of Concept: A Novel On-Line Learning Approach for Electrical andComputer Engineering Technology,” is an early exploration (2014) of what we now call “remotelearning” [2].The ProcessMini-grants are currently awarded on a two-year cycle, and the process is relatively painless.Criteria include division membership and a proposed project that can benefit the
student outcome levels are obtained from individual assessmentinstruments. Additionally, conducting assessments in Canvas resulted in higher completion rates.This paper presents the advantages and disadvantages of each assessment tool and outlines anamended process that utilizes Canvas for assessment and mimics and improves upon the reportingin SearchLight by creating a customized dashboard in PowerBI.1 IntroductionFor engineering programs, domestic and abroad, obtaining ABET accreditation is critical to thesuccess of the program, the placement of graduates, and the career advancement of alumni. ABET’ssix-year evaluation cycle ensures alignment between industry needs and academic curriculum. Thecrux of program accreditation lies in the ability
classes with case study presentations stimulate interest in the subject mannerand enhance learning engagement, aligning with the year-after survey results in Figure 13.Fig. 14. Course evaluations comparison results: classes with CSP vs. classes without CSP (datafrom 2017-2022, same instructor).ConclusionIntegrating fluid-thermo class into manufacturing engineering technology program faceschallenging, given the program’s broad curriculum and the complexity of the equations in thecourses, which may be unfamiliar to students. However, the course remains crucial for thestudents in the program. Its content not only finds utility in the courses of the program but alsoproves beneficial for students’ future careers. This paper has explained how the
mocked by using two red kill switches, and finally the solenoids and wiring resembleexhaust pipes coming out of the engine. The two Lynch motors are contained within the housingunit and can be seen through the plexiglass.Because this project completely encloses the motors extensive research was conducted to verifythe set-up was safe to run. In the event of a failure, the housing unit can still be taken off in atimely manner due to the securing units used [3]. The students who dedicated their capstoneprojects to this design made great progress in their own mechanical and electrical skills as wellas project management, and each skill gained can be used in their future careers. Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and
clusters, including manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, defense,and life sciences. The country and the general Tampa Bay area need a talent pipeline in STEMcareers. There is a need for training and education to close skills gaps for early career employeesand an additional need for upskilling. The differentiation of the West Coast is offered as the EastCoast of Florida focuses on space and related activities. The advisory committee members weresurveyed to obtain their views regarding the need for technologies to be included in engineeringtechnician programs. The input received from the organizations is provided and analyzed todevelop an understanding of what understanding an engineering technician should have.Literature ReviewThe need for
research studies can beconsidered a technical approach to developing a culture of inclusive education to support the developmentof sustainability education across engineering and technology programs, especially in manufacturing. Asthe engineering education community explores strategies, challenges, and opportunities associated withteaching sustainability in engineering courses, manufacturing engineering, and technology educators canplay the central role in steering the transformation by integrating sustainability principles with the aspiringmanufacturing engineers for a better future and career. This approach can strongly contribute to menteesuccess in the sustainability manufacturing field and ultimately the readiness for future jobs
implication that the latter wouldlead to more circumscribed outcomes (e.g., limited career opportunities). Having two differenttracks would permit the institution to boast of a diverse student body, but it would also limit lessprivileged students. In other words, this respondent’s perception was that efforts to continue topromote diversity in a way that comports with the new legal landscape would inadvertently leadto policies that harmed some students.Another participant expressed concern that HEFS might “overreact” and limit efforts beyondwhat is legally required and end up “completely water[ing] down policies and initiatives that aretargeted for [underrepresented] students.” Some concerns about practices were specific to distinctfunctions and roles
universities and undergraduate-focused colleges ([7]-[15]). While the fundingmechanism has provided important support for academic change in these settings, the lack oftwo-year colleges from the funding opportunities represented a significant gap. Two-year colleges provide a key pathway to college access for students. Students choosea two-year program for several reasons, such as reducing costs for the first two years of college,proximity to family and community, and to balance academic with other responsibilities, such asfamily responsibilities and employment. According to the National Center for EducationStatistics, nearly 50 percent of students in the United States begin their college careers at two-year colleges [7]. Thus, including two
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Paper ID #42907Board 77: Exploring the Relationship between Item Stability and Item Characteristics:Exploratory Graph AnalysisChia-Lin Tsai, University of Northern Colorado Chia-Lin Tsai is an associate professor in the Department of Applied Statistics and Research Methods at the University of Northern Colorado. Her research interests include psychometrics studies and first-generation college students’ academic experience.Dr. Lisa Y Flores, University of Missouri, Columbia Lisa Y. Flores, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri. She has expertise in the career development of Latino/as
who do not seem to care about their circumstances, it is very discouragingand demoralizing.In a traditionally male-dominate field (STEM), Prusko [5] noted that “nontraditional femalestudents are an ever-increasing population who have the benefit of experience and perspective.”She also noted that the lack of relevant support, guidance, and words of encouragement led to thedissonance between the students’ career goals and personal values and that early masteryexperiences had a lasting impact on the students’ belief in their ability to be successful studyingSTEM [5].While there are articles on nontraditional students in engineering, there is hardly any literaturethat delve specifically into support systems. This study intends to fill the gap in
courses in thedepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering. With a multidisciplinary teaching goal, thisproject covers mechanical, electrical, and computer science and engineering in the integrativearea of mechatronics [1] [3]. Considering the simplicity of its design, it can be introduced to anearly academic career course project [2] [4], such as "ENGR 110 Engineering Methods, Tools,and Practice I", which is a first-year introductory course for engineering students. This courseintroduces essential engineering tools and skills for success in engineering, for example,computer-aided design (CAD) , 3D printpracticing, and basic programming. All the designcomponents including the CAD model and the firmware can be given to the student to
Materials has been offered, but due to low enrollment has recently beentaken off the courses being offered to our students. Courses that are being contemplated foroffering via DE are GRA 113 – Engineering Graphics and EGR 106 – Technical Communication.EGR 100 – Introduction to EngineeringThe purpose of EGR 100 is to introduce students to Engineering as a career and to help themprepare to become a successful engineering student. Topics covered in EGR 100 include StudySkills, Test Taking, Time Management, Engineering Majors, UW Engineering Campuses, Ethics,and Transferring Guidelines.Method of DeliveryOne of the factors faced by Engineering students is that they do not have direct contact with afaculty member regarding their specific major. One of
education in theservice of society as we move into the twenty-first century." As we all know, employers seek to hire individuals who understand andappreciate the value of diversity and have the critical thinking and interpersonal skills todeal effectively with ambiguity and complexity in a highly technical and rapidlychanging world. The EPICS program is being designed to provide the interdisciplinary,broadly-based service-learning experiences. And while we hope that students learn welland learn deeply so to better function in their careers, we also hope that the EPICSjourney starts them on a parallel path of civic responsibility, too.Some passages from this paper are sections crafted by Dr. Kelly, Dr. Bradley, and their intern