Conference Session

Engineering Education Research

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jolly Lesley; David Radcliffe

a high degree of individual competitiveness, the valuingof long work hours for their own sake and the sacrifice of other aspects of self and life to theprofessional identity23. These are all traits that militate against the development of theprofessional self through reflection. These characteristics have profound implication forengineering education and research into its practice.The ability to visualise and "see" things in the mind's eye24 before they exist in the physicalworld, is a defining characteristic of traditional engineers. It remains central to the culture and artof engineering, challenged but not discarded in the scientification of engineering. With theadvent of CAD and the shift in engineering to less tangible products (as in

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Dixon, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

primarily assessment of the design report. There appears to be a variety ofapproaches to developing the capstone student’s ability to craft a quality statement of the projectproblem. There are few specifics that are not quite as clear as to what should or should not beincluded in the problem statement and what is found reflects the preferred design process orprogrammatic requirements. To some extent, it appears that capstone instructors/coordinatorstake refuge in the approach that what is a thorough problem statement depends on the projectitself. This paper describes findings from a qualitative exploration of problem statements andproblem statement assessments and evaluations directed at determining what characteristics arevalued in developing a

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa and the Middle East

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lamyaa El-Gabry, The American University in Cairo - Mechanical Engineering Department

Tagged Divisions

International

with the community is much more substantive than merely giving the children toys.The term project addresses course outcomes 3 through 6, while the other two outcomes arecovered by other aspects of course including lectures, assignments and guest speakers. Incoming up with the toy design, students will practice the engineering approach (outcome 3)starting with identifying the needs of the children from this age group and demographics,brainstorming ideas for toys that appeal to this customer base, selecting the best idea to proceedwith, implementing the design, etc. They will also identify the ethical and societalresponsibilities of the engineer (outcome 4) and are asked to reflect on ethics in the final stage ofthe project. In addition to the

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Schar, Stanford University; Micah Lande, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

) include: Passion for Customers, Trust and Respect forIndividuals, We Effectively Collaborate, Meaningful Innovation, Uncompromising Integrity. 5This broad ranging description of success reflects an understanding of the process of innovationthat extends well beyond the initial work of invention. Additional examples of engineers turned“product managers” are plentiful, including Bob Galvin of Motorola, Bill Gates of Microsoft andmost recently Sergey Brin and Larry Page of Google. However, workplace success for the “engineer-and-business manager” is far fromassured. The work of product management involves many skills not always taught within astandard engineering curriculum. Learning beyond post-secondary education is often a ”sink orswim

Conference Session

Useful Assessment in Materials Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Marie Paretti, Virginia Tech

designcourses provide an opportunity to assess all of the a-k outcomes. Such assessment is clearlypossible within materials science and engineering programs, where design projects typicallyrequire student teams reflect back through their coursework to determine the types of testsneeded to evaluate material properties, and to design processes and experiments appropriate formodifying those properties according to defined project criteria. Because the projects draw onthe full breadth of student learning, they offer a potential resource for comprehensive assessmentof student performance, both individually and programmatically. The project cannot teach all ofthe relevant issues but, when managed with outcomes assessment in mind, can provide a strong

Conference Session

Assessment in BME Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Chad Washington; Alene Harris

of the VaNTH Engineering Research Center at Vanderbilt University have worked to develop an observation instrument to capture specific elements in lesson delivery, including (1) various types of teacher-student interactions, student engagement levels related to type of instruction, levels of indicators reflecting HPL learning theory (knowledge-centeredness, student-centeredness, assessment-centeredness, and community-centeredness) (Bransford et al. 1999), and specific indicators of effective teaching. After three years of testing and revision, we have developed valid, quantitative measurements of the teaching of a lesson. We then set about to organize this data into categories that would

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University; David K. Probst, Southeast Missouri State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

25.1175.2describe the spring-mass system and the LC oscillator. The third is at the philosophical level,such as the phase transition phenomena in different systems. Our emphasis in this paper is at themathematical level, but the implication can be reflected at the phenomenological level.II. Kinematics vs. ElectrostaticsIn electrostatics there are three closely related variables: charge density, electric field andpotential. In many applications one needs to deal with its one-dimensional solution, such as in apn junction in semiconductor devices. Under such a circumstance, the divergence and gradientoperators can be converted to the simple derivative. In this way, the mathematical formulas arerather close to the kinematic equations relating acceleration

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Josef Rojter

. Among the state’s universities, VUT is positionedlowly as far as institutional prestige and attractiveness to high quality entrants is concerned. Thefaculty of engineering more than reflects the university’s lack of desirability despite the wellrecognised high quality of teaching within the faculty. The student intake base has the highestproportion of students coming from non-english speaking background in Australia and that wasreflected by poor communication skills, poor knowledge base, lack of social awareness andunderstanding of engineering. Changes in engineering curricula were needed to expand the baseof more academically able of students and to enhance the basic skills among the existingstudents so as to improve the attrition rates

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Willie Ofosu

Session 2520 Application of the Ansoft Serenade 7.0 PC Software in a Wireless Course Willie K. Ofosu Telecommunications Department Penn State Wilkes-BarreAbstractWireless applications have experienced rapid growth in recent years, resulting in the need fordesign and analytical tools for practicing engineers that are fast and reliable. This is reflected inthe university academic programs where courses in wireless form part of the telecommunicationsprogram. The Ansoft Serenade 7.0 PC

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Ted G. Eschenbach; Kim LaScola Needy; Jerome P. Lavelle; Heather Nachtmann

economy education.Chinowsky and Robinson 1 discuss the importance of the case study approach to engineeringeducation. These authors state that an important contrast between engineering education and theengineering profession is the use of over-simplified examples within the classroom. Perhapsincreasing the use of case studies and the weight of importance being placed on them may helpto lessen the gap between the education and profession of engineering.It is encouraging that 58% of respondents utilize projects in their engineering economy courses.However, the importance of project work is not reflected in the final grade percentage weight(8%). Projects provide students with the opportunities to explore in depth a topic of their choiceand to work

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dalya Ismael, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

into the students' experiences, helping to explain the quantitativefindings in greater depth. For instance, while the quantitative data might show a high level ofsatisfaction with the course's focus on entrepreneurial skills, the qualitative data providedstories and examples from students about how micro-moments and the multiphase projectfacilitated their understanding of real-world application of these skills. 3.4 Data CollectionData was collected through a combination of open-ended questions and Likert scale questions.Students were asked to reflect on their perceptions regarding the integration of entrepreneurialskills into their ET education and its potential impact on their future careers. This approachaimed to gauge the initial

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong; LEI YANG, The University of Hong Kong; Ben Kao, University of Hong Kong

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

instructors. We conducted an analysis of thewritten reflections from students in the 2023/24 cohort regarding their understanding of thestrengths and weaknesses of generative AI technologies. Furthermore, we assessed howstudents' awareness of generative AI ethics, responsibility, and legal considerations evolvedthroughout their reflections. By identifying common blind spots, we gained valuable insightsto continually enhance guidance for students at various stages of their learning progress.KeywordsGenerative AI, AI competency, AI ethicsBackgroundIn the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence technology, there is a pressing need tobridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills, especially in the realm ofgenerative AI

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emmabeth Parrish Vaughn, Austin Peay State University; Lily Skau, Austin Peay State University; Bobette Dawn Bouton, Austin Peay State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Deweyan Pragmatist who focuses on student-centered teaching and reflection. She also is working toward making higher education a more socially just and safe space for all and uses writing, speaking, and research to address each of these important aspects of her academic career. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Research Initiation in Engineering Formation: Literature Review and Research Plan for an Engineering Specific Empathy ScaleAbstract Engineers are societal caregivers, solving problems for the betterment of society.However, both practitioners and students of engineering struggle to make concrete connectionsbetween empathy and their role as engineers. While

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff R. Brown, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Taylor Joy Mitchell, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Chad Rohrbacher, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Leroy Long III, Sinclair Community College

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering work. For each ofthe three narratives, students were required to: (1) listen to the narrative, (2) respond to five focusquestions, (3) engage with the responses of at least two of their peers, and (4) reflect on theoverall experience of discussing the narrative with their peers. The focus questions used in thepilot study were as follows: 1. What are the main ethical questions at play in this particular story? 2. Which actions made by the story's characters struck you as totally "unethical"? 3. Which actions by the different characters raise ethical questions that are not entirely clear cut? In other words, which actions might be considered to fall within a so-called "grey area"? 4. Does this story raise any issues or

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session: International Programs and Curricula II

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pingchien Neo, University of Florida; Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

International Division (INTL)

these students toattain multiple objectives by gaining international experience while simultaneously honing theirprofessional skills. This study aims to understand the experiences of engineering studentsparticipating in a summer ten-week long faculty-led internship abroad program in Ireland. Weanalyzed reflection papers from four students who completed the internship program andanalyzed their experiences. Preliminary findings reveal that internships abroad enhance students’adaptability, a crucial skill in the global engineering profession. Participants gained insights intonavigating international workplaces, understanding diverse work dynamics, and developingskills like workplace etiquette and cross-cultural teamwork. The study emphasizes

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter J. Graybash

4.457.1technical issues, rarely or only marginally considering non-technical elements that stronglyinfluence acceptance and effectiveness. The gap between educational needs and educationprovided is wide.II. Choosing From the MenuHard data about how CPEEs choose communication approaches is missing from todayÀsresearch. The first stage is to identify how they make decisions and identify common elements.Most research follows three basic models. First is the Rational Model, selecting from amongthoroughly analyzed alternatives. All choices, individual and organizational, benefit the entireorganization and reflect criteria developed early in the process. This model places maximumemphasis on logical thinking. The Bounded Rationality Model, which tends to be less

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Saundra D. Johnson

Program.Currently the Minority Engineering Program (MEP) at Penn State operates within three stages thatprove to be effective in responding to these challenges: I. The Informative Stage II. The Outreach Stage III. The Collaboration StageThe Informative Stage begins with heightening the awareness of the goals reflected in the Collegeof Engineering Strategic Plan1 to faculty, staff and students. The College of Engineering’s StrategicPlan, which includes diversity initiatives, is submitted every five years. Also, a progress report issubmitted on an annual basis.In the College of Engineering Strategic Plan five strategic initiatives are identified that will developa faculty, staff and student body of

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Issues Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

development. Pervasive computingresearch has also been driven by examples like the communicators in Star Trek.10 (A colleaguehas declared for years that the point of engineering is to make life more like Star Trek.) Anexample of a similar course with a broader computing approach, including knowledge bases,web interaction and research, telepresence, virtual reality, and security as well as AI, is given bySanderson.11Course StructureThe structure of the course allows for students to grapple with ethical questions throughdiscussions, reflection papers and longer writing assignments. Technical content that lays thefoundation for an understanding of the state-of-the-art is presented through lectures similar tothose used in typical AI courses, but is tied

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

multiplicity of views, and then tocontextual relativism.8 While this paper is presented in a course specific context, it is believedthese principles are useful to instructional design, in general.Kolb Learning Cycle and Class ArchitectureKolb6,7 developed a system of selecting classroom activities based upon his research related toadult learning. As schematically shown in Figure 1, there are four “quadrants” of ways thatpeople learn: concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and activeexperimentation. Two of these stages, concrete experience and abstract conceptualization,operate in the realm of knowing (how they perceive) while the other two, reflective observationand active experimentation, involve transformation of

Conference Session

Capstone Experiences in OME Education

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Francis DiBella; Eric Hansberry; Guido Lopez

on a problem, as a new problem isintroduced each period .As a problem-based learning approach, the design problems incorporate skills such as computeraided design and technical language with the creative process, all the while developing technicalengineering knowledge.Because of their convenient format, Mini Design problems can be tailored to suit the individualneeds of the students, their instructors, and the demands of the engineering field. For example, aproject can easily reflect regional industrial problems. If students attend school in a maritimelocation or program goals wish to cater to the needs of marine design, Mini Design problems caneasily reflect this focus.In addition to being convenient, Mini Design problems allow for

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Sreekanth Gopi, Kennesaw State University; Nasrin Dehbozorgi, Kennesaw State University; Md Abdullah Al Hafiz Khan, Kennesaw State University

academic skillssuch as concentration and time management [24]. Similarly, O’Donnchadha (2018) reported that mindfulness-basedinterventions not only alleviated stress in caregivers but also enhanced their ability to disengage from distressingthoughts and be more mindfully aware [25]. These practices, when integrated with the reflective observation ofpast problems can release the pressure of unresolved issues, providing mental clarity and a structured approach toproblem-solving [26]. This enhances cognitive reappraisal (re-considering the perspective) which can help studentsmanage stress and bring clarity on challenges and priorities. Visualisation: Visualization meditation has emerged as a potent tool for reducing stress and enhancing

Collection

2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Claudio Freitas, Purdue University Fort Wayne

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Spring 2023 23 students 20 students 20 students 20 students Spring 2024 24 students 16 students 24 students 21 studentsData Collection Data collection is being carried out in several distinct phases. The initial phase, in Spring2023, involved the researcher's direct observations, research journal, and reflections whileteaching the narrative pedagogy. The subsequent phase, currently underway in Spring 2024, hasreceived institutional IRB approval and involves student-produced artifacts and surveys. Thefinal phase, planned for Spring 2025, will adopt a quasi-experimental design to collect

Collection

2022 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

Xiyuan Liu, Syracuse University

interactive learning and practical hands-onexperience. Recently, integration of flipped classrooms and gamification is designed and practiced inmany different engineering courses, which has been demonstrated with a significant increase in learninginterest, attitude, and student-instructor interaction[1]–[4]. The framework of such integration forperson-centered education in engineering courses could potentially enable students to acquire self-reflective competencies and self-motivated problem solving. For example, Kahoot!, a flexible andsimple tool that works on any devices, is being used widely at different levels of education system tocreate, play, and share games in the form of quizzes and homework[5]. Furthermore, new game features,like the Jumble

Conference Session

Critical Thinking, Leadership, and Creativity

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kacey Beddoes, Oregon State University; Corey M. Schimpf, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

editorial alsoaimed to increase engagement with interdisciplinarity. In line with those objectives and trends,this paper discusses grounded theory development via metaphors, an approach that has not beenwidely engaged in engineering education, and highlights its challenges. In doing so, the paperalso raises larger questions about theory in engineering education research. The aims of thisarticle are threefold: 1) to demonstrate how new metaphors can contribute to grounded theorydevelopment, 2) to explain the significance of such approaches, and 3) to identify challenges ofintroducing grounded theories and new metaphors in engineering education research.This paper follows others who have reflected on their own research studies,9 and calls

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Integration and Sociotechnical Thinking: The Big Picture

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Fernandez, UMass Amherst; Sarah Aileen Brownell, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Ankita Kumar; Bailey Bond-Trittipo, Florida International University; Zoii Arrianna Henry; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

does engineering? Who is engineering done for? Asengineering is increasingly associated with cutting edge technology and innovative advances incomplex and/or large scale systems, these are questions that merit reflection. These trends tend todisproportionately benefit those in wealthy sectors of society. Simultaneously, those with theleast economic wealth are often negatively impacted. But, engineering doesn’t have to continuealong this path. It is instructive to reflect on the fact that engineering encompasses technologiesand designs that have served much of the human population for ages. Engineering to meet basichuman needs, such as working with the natural world toward sustainable food gatheringpractices, building homes and infrastructure

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Chun-Hsing Ho; Nyawa Allieu

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference In-Classroom Dynamics and Pacing Strategies to Improve Student Learning: Lesson Learned from a 100-Level Course Chun-Hsing Ho 1 Name and Nyawa Allieu 2 1. Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2. Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction, University of Nebraska-LincolnAbstractThe paper presents in-classroom teaching strategies to immediately adjust lecture deliverymethod and instructional pathing to reflect student learning feedback and progress. A mid-termstudent survey was conducted to collect student comments and gain their

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Assessment and Accreditation, Globalization without Travel

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hiroyuki Ishizaki, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Maria Anityasari, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology - ITS; Masaomi Kimura, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Hitoshi Nakamura, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Tomoko Iwata, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Mohammad Iqbal, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology - ITS; Imam Mukhlash, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology - ITS; Faiqoh Agustin, University of Maryland, College Park

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International Division (INTL)

training, and partner development. These business achievements are reflected in his academic activities through the designing of lectures and mobility programs with practical implementation perspectives. Ishizaki has been actively presenting and publishing his academic achievements at international conferences in the Asia Pacific region and North America such as APAIE, WERA, and NAFSA. He earned a Master of Business Administration majoring in international business at the University of Southern California in the United States of America, and a Bachelor in Law at Hitotsubashi University in Japan.Dr. Maria Anityasari, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology - ITS Maria Anityasari is the Director of ITS Global Engagement

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chun Kit Chan, The University of Hong Kong; H.H. Cheung, University of Hong Kong; Match Ko, University of Hong Kong; Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong; LEI YANG, The University of Hong Kong

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

System(ROS), localization, auto-piloting, computer vision, object recognition, LiDAR control, andGPS. Following this training, these students were then paired with a local railway company,collaborating with professional engineers on the exploration of robotic solutions to addressvarious maintenance challenges in modern railway operation.The practice paper analyzes students' written reflections collected during the pilot run of theIES framework in 2023/24, revealing the impact of the framework and its various learningcomponents in preparing students for industrial collaboration. The insights from this studyoffer valuable lessons that can be applied to adapt to other technology domains in upcomingcohorts.KeywordsIndustrial collaboration

Conference Session

AI and Tools for Transdisciplinary Work

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Nicewonger, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

program is actively involving business andindustry experts in the development of their curricular activities. Yet, while faculty andadministrators argue that the new curriculum has immense value for advancing undergraduateeducation, they simultaneously worry that such collaborations will circumspect thetransdisciplinary goals of their curriculum. As one academic stakeholder reflected, the degreeprogram has the potential to transform how the university thinks about individual learning plansfor undergraduates that exist outside of traditional disciplinary frameworks, but it also “shouldn’tbecome a pipeline for business and industry.”Alongside this tension—and partly in response to it—the authors of this paper were hired toconduct an external

Collection

15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

Authors

Jeffrey Harris, York University; Tania Bakshi, York University

with traditional programdelivery, allowing for analysis of the block model’s effectiveness. Initial data show that the blockmodel increased program success by student success rates improving with more students earninga C or higher, and failure rates lowering compared to traditional delivery model. Student focusgroups and faculty reflections offered positive feedback along with opportunities forimprovement.IntroductionYork University is the third-largest university in Canada, located in suburban Toronto with alarge commuter student population. The Lassonde School of Engineering at York Universitycurrently offers six undergraduate engineering programs with a shared common first-year. In2020, the school launched a process to transform the common