qualitative investigation of barriers to academic plans. Paper presented at the Frontiers in Education Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA. http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/abstractKeywords.jsp?arnumber=4720256&tag=15. Lord, S. M., Camacho, M. M., Layton, R. A., Long, R. A., Ohland, M. W., & Wasburn, M. H. (2009). Who's persisting in engineering? A comparative analysis of female and male Asian, black, Hispanic, Native American, and white students. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 15(2), 167-190. doi: 10.1615/JWomenMinorScienEng.v15.i2.406. Lord, S. M., Layton, R. A., & Ohland, Matthew W. (2011). Trajectories of electrical engineering and computer engineering students by race and
prevent curing. Therefore, we recommend polyurethane rubber bands and polyethylenegloves. While curing, the surfaces are level so that silicone remains distributed evenly while it isviscous. In cases with shorter class sessions (45 minutes), students should have time to plan,prepare, and pour their molds, letting them cure overnight. We have used toaster ovens asincubators during longer class sessions (90 minutes) to accelerate the cure time allowing studentsto complete multiple fabrication stages during one period. Note that material used in making themolds must be tolerant of 150 degree Fahrenheit temperatures. After the soft robot part is cured,it can be removed from the mold.Inextensible LayerThe bottom layer of the gripper is adhered with
. Our students have been able to shadowengineers from several local companies including: ARK consulting - A civil engineering consulting company Carver Machine Works - A machining and mechanical fabrication specialist CMI Plastics - A custom plastics manufacturer specializing in thermoforming. Cox Marine - A manufacturer of diesel marine engines The East Group - An engineering, architecture, and surveying business that focuses on health care, industrial, and infrastructure planning. Keihin Carolina System Technology - A manufacturer of motor vehicle engine control units and electronically actuated devices Hyster-Yale (formerly Nacco Materials Handling Group) - A manufacturer of fork lifts
covered to ensure the understandingof the complete standard.SOL 4.1 and 5.1 states: The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning,logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations in which: a. items such as rocks, minerals, and organisms are identified using various classification keys; b. estimates are made and accurate measurements of length, mass, volume, and temperature are made in metric units using proper tools; c. estimates are made and accurate measurements of elapsed time are made using proper tools; d. hypotheses are formed from testable questions; e. independent and dependent variables are identified; f. constants in an experimental situation are identified
has investigated best practices in engineering education since 2003 (at Bucknell University) and began collaborating on sustainable engineering design research while at Georgia Tech. She is currently engaged in course development and instruction for the junior design sequence (ENGR 331 and 332) and the freshman design experience, along with coordinating junior capstone at JMU. In addition to the Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Dr. Barrella holds a Master of City and Regional Planning (Transportation) from Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University.Dr. Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel Dr. Mary Katherine Watson is currently an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental
). Sampling Designs in Qualitative Research: Making the Sampling Process More Public. The Qualitative Report, 12(2), 238–254.13. Tashakkori, A., & Teddlie, C. (2010). SAGE Handbook of Mixed Methods in Social & Behavioral Research. SAGE.14. Ivankova, N. V., Creswell, J. W., & Stick, S. L. (2006). Using Mixed-Methods Sequential Explanatory Design: From Theory to Practice. Field Methods, 18(1), 3–20. https://doi.org/10.1177/1525822X0528226015. Creswell, J. W. (2011). Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research (4 edition). Boston: Pearson.16. Marra, R. M., Rodgers, K. A., Shen, D., & Bogue, B. (2009). Women Engineering Students and Self-Efficacy: A Multi
benefited from having a mixture of students withengineering and non-engineering majors. We have increased the emphasis on critical thinkingskills, which ties in with Clemson University’s Thinks2 Quality Enhancement Plan(http://www.clemson.edu/assessment/thinks2/), which aspires to transform student learning andfaculty teaching across the curriculum and in the disciplines.The course was first offered during the second 5.5-week session of Summer 2016 [9]. The initialoffering had 7 students enrolled. To fit the compressed time frame, the course covered a moduleroughly every other weekday. The course is currently being offered a second time in Spring2017, a 15-week semester. During this longer semester, one module is covered per week, withone week each
classes, 25% ofstudents attend a week long residential summer institute aimed at introducing the GCSP at theuniversity. Students enroll in a semester long multidisciplinary course in their first semester toexplore the grand challenges and to develop a plan to meet program requirements. The summerinstitute and introductory course provide students an opportunity to connect with their peers andnear peers who have made progress in the GCSP and begin building a community of scholars.Subsequently, students choose their own path through the program completing courses andexperiences relevant to their Grand Challenge theme. Requirements include at least twosemesters of research, 80 hours of service learning, and coursework combined with experience(s)in
withdeveloping outreach activities and presentations for K-5 students in an economicallydisadvantaged charter school in Detroit. The outreach activities were meant to excite the K-5students about STEM and to provide them with an opportunity to engage in some hands-onactivities. These predominantly African American students had very little prior exposure tocollege students and even less exposure to role models working in STEM.Program Organization:The REU undergraduate student researchers were first told about plans for an outreach activityon the very first day of the REU program. The activity was scheduled on a day during the secondweek of the REU program due to the K-5 academic calendar. Many students initially voicedconcerns at the thought of having to
did affecting them, but took no changes needed, began thoughts not identify a plan to address identifiable action to address your and behaviors to positively manage your motivations motivations. your motivationsStep 6: Expert ReviewThe authors obtained reviews from experts to confirm that proposed assessments will meet needsand to obtain suggestions for improvement. Three occasions were used for this review: projectadvisory board, Capstone Design Conference workshop (2016), and interested engineeringeducation professionals at an ASEE focus group (2016). Each occasion and its findings aredescribed below.Advisory Board. The project advisory board for the NSF-funded grant was
reported on their career plans and theirexpectations for their future education. Our research team is interested in a number of questionsrelated to describing the motivation and career intentions of current and former engineeringstudents, understanding the ways that the programmatic elements in place support or underminethat motivation, and providing recommendations to guide the development and implementationof future supports for retention in engineering.In the current paper, we focus on factors that underlie students’ feelings of belonging in theMichigan State University (MSU) College of Engineering (CoE). One notable aspect of the MSUCoE is the CoRe Experience, a program that supports first-year engineering studentsacademically, professionally
Paper ID #17775Youngstown State University ”Gateway Project” Rain Garden Design Up-grades and Community EngagementProf. Robert J. Korenic, Youngstown State University Robert J. Korenic earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from Youngstown State University. He has approximately eleven years of work experience in water resources planning and management. He also has worked in the wood and light gauge steel roof truss industry. He is currently an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of the Civil and Construction Engineering Technology at Youngstown State
2017 Pacific Southwest SectionMeeting: Tempe, Arizona Apr 20 Paper ID #20721Combined Student Evaluation and Competition Class WorkDr. Majid Poshtan, Cal Poly Dr. Majid Poshtan obtained his PhD in EECE from Tulane University, New Orleans, USA in 2000. Dr. Poshtan has over 20 years of wide-ranging experience in EE academic and industry. He is an expert in electric power systems, transmission planning, short circuits studies and protection, condition moni- toring of generators, induction motors, transformers and power cables, substation design, power system computer simulators, and
thecurriculum in its existing power electronic and power system courses. These initiatives expandthe power systems laboratory curriculum to include a series of protection experiments. Thenewly-proposed set of laboratory experiments utilizes microprocessor-based protective relays togive students hands-on experience in power system protection. The experiments drive learningoutcomes which incorporate the theory and practice necessary for technical careers in today’spower industry. This paper presents an overview of the content and learning outcomes of theexperiments, in addition to initial student performance.IntroductionThe growing density of distributed energy resources (DERs) in utility circuits calls for newconsiderations in circuit planning and
projects to the class. These would assist the students while they were working on the projects during the semester. Accordingly, this possibly increased the student’s grade in term paper, presentation and prototype categories.These teaching strategy modifications were implemented for CE101 in spring and fall semester2016. There were 3 sections of CE101 each semester. However, the strategies were appliedduring spring and fall 2016 semesters, which was instructed by the author. The author has beenteaching CE101 since spring 2013. The total number of enrolled students in CE101 were 30 and31 for spring and fall 2016, respectively. This class was not considered as a low completion ratecourse.An Assessment Plan and the
of previous preparation Instructor expects us to program like pros Tutorial did helpConclusionWe want to evaluate long-term effects of the project, and to compare the test results of upperdivision classes that require programming skills before and after the introduction of thetutorial/forum. We need to gather more data about this but results from the last two year seem toconfirm the value of using the tutorial.To encourage students, use of the tutorial for longer periods instructors need to spend more timeexplaining the new tools at the beginning of the quarter. We also want to explore the possibilityof doing this tutorial as a one day seminar, this way no class time needs to be compromised. Weare also planning on improving the forum
with the traditional laboratories. The increase ofscientific curiosity and interest have been shown to be significant factors in engaging students whichresults in improved learning. The DB PBL can also be supplemented with the traditional lab experiencesin materials science for a full range of advantages including expended knowledge. However, there arelaboratories in engineering and science that the DB PRL approach may not work for. Such labs oftenrequire sophisticated instrumentations for measurements and analysis.Throughout the DB PBL experience in Solid Mechanics Lab, the challenges of procurement of parts andmaterials were significant. As such advanced planning is critical. To not jeopardize the freedom of thestudents for a flexible
’ answers to the open ending questions show the following positive feedback on thedesigned web-based training approach: 1) it is possible to attract high-school students in STEMfields by providing interesting mini-projects that are related to their daily life (e.g., bioenergyproduction and waste water treatment); 2) the web-based training approach was effective inconveying the training materials; 3) Skype meetings were helpful but students preferred in-personmeetings; 4) the web-based training approach offered flexibility in students’ schedule; 5) after thetraining, students liked the research in STEM field and planned to find a STEM major for theircollege study. Students also mentioned that this project was suitable for students interested
Universitycommittee. The first students were recruited from year 2012. The dual degree is a small program even in the context of Rose-Hulman. It is even smaller inSeoulTech with its fifteen Thousand students. In its five years of operation it has graduated 15students with 10 presently in the system. Table 2 provides the breakdown of students attendingthe dual MS program.Table 2. Number of students participating in the dual MSOE program, each academic year(AY), rows 2 and 3, total number at the end of each year since the program inception 2012.The plan of study (see table 1) for the dual MS degrees requires that a cohort of students beginby spending fall and winter quarters at RHIT, the spring semester at Seoul Tech followed by asummer industrial internship
of Notre Dame and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab).PMT Dark Rate MeasurementsThe plan for the detector array includes 100 cosmic ray counters each comprised of a 1m x 0.3mx 0.02m plastic scintillator (Nuclear Enterprises 114), a photomultiplier tube (Hamamatsu R2083in an H2431-50 assembly, or EMI 9954KB05), a low voltage DC to high voltage DC converter(XP EMCO G30); sets of counters in each school will use a QuarkNet data acquisition board [1]with a GPS antenna and receiver to time stamp cosmic ray events [2]. Fall 2017 Mid-Atlantic ASEE Conference, October 6-7 – Penn State BerksEach PMT generates noise; one type is thermionic emission of electrons from the photocathodewhich also occurs in the absence of
2Air Force 6.1 ≠ NSF Cyber Vision 2025 $35.75M AF Technology Horizons (Grand Challenges) $143.19M Energy Horizons $17.30M ASD (R&E) Six Disruptive Areas $67.85M 3 Basic Research StrategyGoals defined for Basic Research in AF S&T Strategic Plan : • Provide scientific leadership for the AF basic research enterprise • Attract the Nation’s/World’s best S&Es to contribute to and lead AF/DoD research • Ensure portfolio coherence and balance
Bio Env Res Basic Energy Sci Fusion Energy 21st Century Clean High-Energy Phys Nuclear Phys Transportation Plan Source: Historical DOE budget data and FY17 request. © 2016 AAAS Fossil cut, Nuclear flat Copyright © 2015 American Association for the Advancement of Science 8/26/15 13 Agency Highlights: NSF $8.0 billion (+6.7%) National Science Foundation Budget
hours each week to discuss general student concerns, questions,and design issues. In addition, all the students were expected to meet with the course instructorfor 30-45 minutes at least once every week to discuss their progress and submit their individualassignments. On Friday classes the course instructor would provide structured lectures and assistall 12-20 enrolled students to create teams, find project ideas, and establish project plans. Undersuch course structure, each student team was expected to submit a detailed project proposal byWeek 5 of the semester. The students were asked to submit a detailed system design report byWeek 9, and finalize their prototype and documentations, including the final presentation, duringWeek 16.This
students responsible for the movement and wireless control and command of Mariner during its deployment in the Red Sea. Data Communication Team (CT): A group of three students responsible for data collection from sensors, storage, and wireless transmission to the control center at SNCS.The mechanical structure of Mariner offers limited space for mounting the subsystems developedby the teams and therefore optimization of the designs and meticulous planning for theirplacement on Mariner is crucial in order to preserve Mariner’s equilibrium at about the water-line level. Therefore, communication among teams is as important as communication among theteam members especially in the integration phase. Furthermore, each subsystem needs to
their peers and others. All participants reported ideas and motivation fortaking on related leadership roles in related initiatives on campus and in community. Someexamples include:“I will try and get some of the events and activities I learned about [at the conference] used oncampus or in high schools nearby to encourage engineering.”“I plan to offer plenty of encouragement to anyone who needs it! Men or women in engineeringwho feel for some reason they can’t do something.”“Educate others that engineering is not only for women and dominant races but for everyone tojoin and that race and gender plays no role in your competence.”ConclusionsThe SSAF provides a model for encouraging extra-curricular activities for other schools as itreduces the
called the business model canvas (BMC). By revealing thecritical interactions between the organization’s resources, activities, and partners, the BMC toolaids in designing, analyzing, planning, and inventing new business models. With the aid of anorganization’s BMC, a single graphic representation, one can readily gain an understanding of theunderlying business, including its relationships, infrastructure, strategies, etc., be it a start-upentrepreneur or the most senior executive. Many existing canvas tools entail complex associationsamong its various elements and are thus more suitable for veteran entrepreneurs and advanceddesigners [23],[24]. To address the need for canvas tools for novice learners, recently [9] designedand developed a
University of Central Florida. Dr. Ahmad has diverse expertise in human-computer interaction, quality engineering, and simulating man- ufacturing systems. Ali worked on projects related to transfer of training, user-centered design, process improvement, and virtual environments. Dr. Ahmad is a Certified Simulation Analyst and a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Use of Minitab Statistical Analysis Software in Engineering TechnologyAbstractThe Engineering Technology curriculum provides wide spread knowledge in problem solving,management of resources, and process planning. Statistical decision-making is a key skillrequired by Engineering Technologists, and
activities of the ambassador organization.Twelve of the eighteen program leaders cited leadership skill development as a major benefit toambassadors. In these programs, students take on a variety of leadership positions, includingcommittee leadership or other self-governance positions, as well as acting as the point of contactfor various avenues of activity including precollege visit or tour planning. Program leadersrelayed that the outcomes of leadership experience included confidence, interpersonalcommunication, problem-solving skills, and the development of professional identity.Sub-theme: Civic and community engagement. Three program leaders explicitly mentionedthat the opportunity to participate in the outreach program promoted students
professionaltopics course in the fall quarter of the junior year, in which students are given three detailedpresentations on the topic by faculty and industry experts. The students are then expected toincorporate standards appropriately in their four-quarter capstone design projects, which beginsin the spring quarter of junior year.Study Plan and Preliminary ResultsThe teaching module providing an immersive experience with medical device standards was firstincorporated into the introductory biomedical engineering course in our curriculum in the fall2018 quarter. A total of 61 students enrolled in the course across three sections taught by twoinstructors. All student groups successfully produced a 3-D printed prototype. The quality andsophistication of the