students at the University. Assanah’s research focuses on synthesizing hydrogels to mimic the mechanical behavior of the brain matter and investigate the cellular response to injury.Dr. Kristina Wagstrom, University of Connecticut Dr. Kristina Wagstrom is an associate Professor in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. She specializes in applying chemical engineering principles to study atmospheric chemistry and air pollution with an emphasis on human and ecosystem health impacts. She is also interested in studying the impact of different educational approaches in engineering with a focus on experiential learning and career readiness.Dr. Daniel D. Burkey, University of
[1]. Today, manyfirst-year students typically have little hands-on experience related to engineering [2]. Manyhave never used common tools before and do not know how common devices, such as carengines, actually work. Stephen Belkoff, an engineering professor at Johns Hopkins, noted thelack of practical skills for incoming freshmen, “These are all A students, and it took two days tobuild a shelf from Home Depot and get it @$$-backwards” [3]. While they are generally verycomputer savvy, incoming freshmen have little experience with engineered equipment. Studentsdo get experience with equipment in a variety of labs and in their capstone projects during thecourse of their college careers, but neither of these may be with actual equipment used
and/or struggling to transition partially through theireducational career [8].So instructors are inclined to provide students with well-defined homework problems.Unsurprisingly, tensions with these problems have arisen. One is the tension between providingstudents with a pre-prescribed solution path and having them create their own. Because there isoften only one way to solve each problem, it may be tempting to provide steps for each problemtype covered in class. Additionally, the recommended practice of scaffolding, starting with fullproblem-solving direction and then slowly removing guidance, suggests that providing studentswith step-by-step example problems will help them learn [9]. However, students who create theirown problem solving
expectations. In Companion Proceedings of the 36th internationalconference on software engineering (pp. 291-300), May 2014.[ 2] Pujol-Jover, Maria, Lola C. Duque, and Maria-Carme Riera-Prunera. "The recruit requirements of recent graduates: approaching the existing mismatch." Total Quality Management & Business Excellence 34, no. 1-2: 57-70, 2023.[3] Agnieszka Czerwińska-Lubszczyk, Michalene Grebski, and Dominika Jagoda-Sobalak,“Competencies of Graduates – An Industry Expectation,” Management Systems in ProductionEngineering, vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 172–178, May 2022, doi:https://doi.org/10.2478/mspe-2022-0021.[4] Burnik, Urban, and Andrej Košir. "Industrial product design project: building up engineeringstudents’ career prospects." Journal of
support immersive training and learning in medicine, advanced Manufacturing engineering and space systems. He is a pioneer in the creation of virtual and mixed reality based cyber learning approaches to support STEM and Engineering learning at both K-12 and University levels. He directs the long-running Soaring Eagle program which targets underrepresented and minority students and encourages them towards STEM programs and careers. For his work in mentoring under-represented students, he was awarded the presidential PAESMEM award by the White House. He has published more than 150 refereed conference and journal papers. Apart from his research in cyber-learning involving 3D VR/MR environments, he is also active in
. Theassessment instrument used in this study shows promise as a starting point for future efforts inassessing the EM, though further work on reliability and validity is needed.Based on student feedback, the authors believe the EML activities were successful and beneficialfor students' future courses and career development. While designed for a freshman seminarcourse, the activities could be applied to other classes with similar learning objectives.References[1] Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network, “The KEEN Framework.”https://engineeringunleashed.com/framework Accessed 7 February 2024.[2] J. J. Daspit, C. D. Fox, and S. Findley. “Entrepreneurial mindset: An integrated definition, a review ofcurrent insights, and directions for future research
elements withinthe system, connected by lines that represent a variety of relationships. Given its usefulness inunderstanding intricate systems, it should be helpful in mapping the engineering educationprocess. A huge number of factors affect the education of new engineers. From elementaryschool to graduate school, students are exposed to STEM curriculum, experiential learning,career development, and other external factors that contribute to them becoming an engineer.Having a systemogram that compiles this information could be used by students, teachers,professors, and administrators to refine the system for everyone’s benefit. The systemogram ofthe engineering education system is shown below in Figure 6.Figure 6: Systemogram of student flow
customized to any engineering program[15].4. Objectives of this researchIn the VAx/HAx series, the content covered is highly effective for developing global competenceand closely aligns with the GAPC. As most participants are from engineering institutions, thelearning outcomes are beneficial for developing their future engineering careers. However,certain attributes could be hard to impart through traditional lectures alone. These attributesrequire practical application and experiential learning, which are more suitable for mobilityprograms. Since mobility programs are typically elective rather than mandatory for degreeacquisition, encouraging voluntary participation is essential. Understanding the motivation andincentive of the participants who
immersive training and learning in medicine, advanced Manufacturing engineering and space systems He is a Pioneer in the creation of virtual and mixed reality based cyber learning approaches to support STEM and Engineering learning at both k12 and University levels. He directs The long-running Soaring Eagle program which targets underrepresented and minority students and encourages them towards STEM programs and careers. For his work in mentoring under-represented students, he was awarded the presidential PAESMEM award by the White House. He has published more than 150 refereed conference and journal papers ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Innovative Next Generation
potential employers prioritizing sustainability. The exposure can encourage students toconsider career paths where they can contribute to sustainable practices while bringing a positiveimpact through their engineering talents. Additionally, real-life experiences obtained throughthese partnerships can also bring revisions or improvements to course projects seeking a focus onsustainability within that engineering discipline.These recommendations are suggestions to bring more robust and impactful sustainabilityeducation to the students at RHIT. They look to strengthen our commitment to sustainabilitywhile maintaining the goals of the institution to equip its students with the skills to address thecomplex challenges of our global society.Additional
thank Mr. Rod Wilson for his expertise inthe development and construction of the Power Demonstrator boards. His career in the electricaltrades provided endless lessons learned to make the boards more realistic and cleverly presentedto help student learning, understanding, and application of the course concepts.The authors would like to acknowledge the contributions of their students who participated in thestudy. This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the United States MilitaryAcademy (CA-2023-143).DisclaimerThe views expressed in this work are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect theofficial policy or position of the United States Military Academy, Department of the Army,DoD, or U.S. Government. Reference to
and integrated into a first-year introductory engineering course toexplore the possible benefits of providing students with AI-generated feedback. This course is anintroduction to engineering as a career, including problem solving, engineering disciplines,design, teamwork, and communication. It also serves as an introduction to multiple tools andtechniques used by engineers, including data analysis, numerical methods, error analysis, and theuse of computers for solving problems in physics and engineering. The course is structured inchronological order according to the following learning outcomes: 1. Understand the basics of the engineering profession, including problem solving, design, teamwork, and creativity. 2. Develop skills
. Ofstudents who take ENGR 151, approximately 77 percent go on to take EECS 280. Like ENGR101, ENGR 151 covers both MATLAB and C++.EECS 183. Students in many other schools and colleges (i.e. other than the College ofEngineering) at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor may take EECS 183 (“ElementaryProgramming Concepts”). While many students choose to take EECS 183 relatively early in theirundergraduate career, this is not required. EECS 183 is offered in both the Fall and Winter terms.Of students who take EECS 183, approximately 48 percent go on to take EECS 280. EECS 183covers programming in C++ with a small amount of Python at the end of the semester.TRANSFER. Students may take EECS 280 directly if they have transfer credit for a
[8]Most extant research has sought to explain these persistent patterns by focusing on howindividual-level factors shape degree patterns [9], [10], [11], [12]. Yet, theoretical andempirical research on organizations also tells us that institutional dynamics matter:Institutional parameters limit access to specific STEM majors, as only a subset of institutionsoffers CS&E degrees [13], [14]. Moreover, institutions generally reify and reproduce group-level gender and racial inequalities in educational and career trajectories [8], [15], [16], [17],[18], [19]. Indeed, racialized and gendered dynamics shape the types of postsecondaryinstitutions students attend: Women are concentrated in smaller, less selective 4-year and 2-year institutions
field after moving to engineering or computing majors. Those faculty advisors couldsee program scholars not only during advising seasons but also in classrooms and otherdepartment professional activities, creating a closer student-faculty relationship and easy accessto program scholar information to follow up. In addition, since faculty advisors also work in theengineering or engineering education field, they can mentor program scholars’ engineeringidentity and career development by sharing their professional experience and connections.Currently, all students in the college are advised by the advisors in the Advising Center. Thischange requires all advisors to be well-versed in this unique student success and scholarshipprogram and fails to
of engineers.Moreover, students require these skills in order to take thoughtful actions at decisionpoints in their careers. A subset of the team of faculty who organized the workshop, plusan important addition to the team, a member of the university’s Transformation &Learning Transformation Center (TLTC), is responsible for creating the content of thecertificate, implementing it, and managing it.The certificate system being considered is formatted to be consistent with a plannedteaching academy being developed by the TLTC. The team has been awarded a grantfrom TLTC to explore how unit-specific certifications can be co-developed andexpanded across the university. The focus of this effort is to develop a certification thatmakes sense in
Paper ID #43386Moving from Matlab to Python in a First-Year Engineering ProgrammingCourse: Comparison of Student Achievement and Assessment of Self-LearningDr. Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University Robert Scott Pierce is an Associate Professor of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993. Prior to his teaching career, he spent 14 years in industry designing automated positioning equipment.Dr. Chaitanya Borra, Western Carolina University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024
. This pilot study aims to explore the impact ofincorporating historical context into the engineering curriculum, focusing on promoting interestin the subject matter, enhancing knowledge retention, and fostering stronger motivation forpursuing an engineering career. We believe that consistent implementation of this practice helpsbridge the gap between the technical and human aspects of engineering. In this paper, we delveinto the detailed implementation of the content, provide examples, discuss student feedback, andoutline future work.MotivationWhile the theoretical underpinnings of engineering principles may sometimes be perceived asdry and uninteresting, we recognize that the practical applications of these principles holdimmense fascination
effectiveness ofthe team teaching approach in stimulating student engagement and interest in the field.For instructors, the team teaching model served as a significant professional developmentopportunity, particularly beneficial for those in the early stages of their teaching careers. Thecollaborative planning and execution of the course enabled instructors to learn from one another,adopt evidence-based teaching strategies, and reflect critically on their teaching practices. Thisexperience enhanced their pedagogical skills and fostered a sense of community and mutualsupport among the instructor team. The challenges encountered, such as the need for clearcommunication and role definition, provided essential learning opportunities, leading to
graduate study in the US. He started his faculty career in 2019 at the University of Connecticut. His research interests lie in the field of concrete technology with a focus on finite element modeling of ultra high performance concrete. He is also interested in educational research. He is presently working on inclusive teaching practices considering the experience and needs of neurodivergent learners. This project is a part of an NSF-funded IUSE/PFE:RED grant.Dr. Christa L. Taylor, University of Connecticut Christa L. Taylor, Ph.D., is an Independent Research Consultant and Research Affiliate with the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut. Her research is focused on issues in creativity
. Kitch is a Professor and Chair of the David L. Hirschfeld Department of Engineering at Angelo State University.Before starting his academic career he spent 24 years as a practicing engineer in both the public and private sectors. Heis a registered professional engineer in Colorado, California, and Texas. AcknowledgmentThe research described herein is part of a project titled “Hand-on Experiential Learning to ImproveComprehension and Retention in Engineering Mechanics” funded by an internal grant through theFaculty Research Enhancement Program at X University.Survey data was conducted with the approval of the X University Institutional Review Board (and ifapplicable, other relevant IRB committees
in civil engineering, his MS in civil engineering, and his PhD in mechanical engineering fromTennessee Technological University. Additionally, he has six years of industrial experience as a senior engineer and25 years of academic experience as a professor, associate professor, and assistant professor. Foroudastan’ sacademic experience includes teaching at Tennessee Technological University and Middle Tennessee StateUniversity in the areas of civil engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, and engineeringtechnology. He has actively advised undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, and minority students inacademics and career guidance. Foroudastan has also served as faculty advisor for SAE, Mechanical
during the decadesleading up to the Internet era. Beginning in the mid-1980s, the field of engineering educationstarted to respond to numerous reports that there needed to be changes made to engineeringeducation. An increased emphasis on synthesis and design, open-ended problem solving,development of management and communications skills, professional development, and career-long learning were all included in this call for change. This response was in reaction to aperceived need to correct a multiple decades long emphasis on engineering science that occurredpost-World War II, tilting the engineering education field away from engineering practice andthe new realities of a global economy that demanded skill sets not emphasized at the time [8
science and engineering, Pelumi has taught as a teaching assistant both at Morgan State University and Obafemi Awolowo University. With a passion to communicate research findings gleaned from experts in the field as he advances his career, Olaitan has attended several in-person and virtual conferences and workshops, and at some of them, made presentations on findings on air pollution, wastewater reuse, and heavy metal contamination.Hannah Abedoh, Morgan State UniversityFrank EfeDr. Petronella A James, Morgan State University Dr. Petronella James is a faculty member at Morgan State University in both the Electrical Engineering and Transportation departments. Dr. James has experience in accreditation, program assessment and
Department of Engineering Technology at LawrenceTechnological University. Ken is a registered professional engineer, a certified clinical engineer, holds 28 patents anddegrees from DeVry Technical Institute, Lawrence Technological University, Wayne State University, and OaklandUniversity. He was executive vice president and chief engineer for Vultron/Trans Industries. He also started andmanaged the Clinical Engineering Department at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Ken became an adjunctprofessor at Lawrence Tech in 1965. Ken’s entrepreneurial-focused senior projects class is the capstone course wherestudents generate project ideas, research, design, manufacture, and assess the market for inventive products. He also hasa long side career in
electrical and computer engineers may not becomesoftware developers, they would still need to adapt to and adopt the trending technologies to besuccessful in their careers. Proceedings of the 2024 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2024, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 365Teaching embedded systems has been around for a long time for the purpose of learning the skills todevelop control and communication systems in both software and hardware. However, the value ofacquiring such skills has been higher than ever now that almost every controllable device, fromexpensive automobiles
options of using access points versus radiation transmission line (RTL) cable, forvarious frequencies. This project offered an excellent opportunity to involve undergraduatestudents in very actual and meaningful research that made them go well beyond the backgroundlearned from the classes, helped them understand the current requirements of industry, andprepared them for employment upon graduation.1. IntroductionPreparing undergraduate engineering students for their future careers, either to be industry readyor to continue with graduate degrees, requires going beyond the background acquired in theclassroom, beyond the theoretical coverage of the regular courses. Getting hands-on practicalexperience is essential for industry job readiness as well
to Foster Sustainable, Equitable, and Resilient Infrastructure ConceptsAbstractThis study aims to position active learning as a potential approach for teaching equitableresilience of infrastructure projects through online courses within construction curricula.Exposure to active learning methods can significantly enhance the problem-solving abilities ofconstruction management (CM) students, preparing them for complex technical challenges intheir future careers. Additionally, such interactive teaching strategies can help students retaininformation about advanced and practical concepts. However, in online learning environments,keeping students engaged poses a unique challenge. Unlike in-person classes
Student Outcome 7 (SO7), the challenges of measuring it, and how to overcome them.A. SO7 and its importance: ABET defines SO7 as an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies [1]. The importance of this outcome is in the need for acquiring new knowledge. This need arises from different facets of the engineering field. First: The field is extremely dynamic, with fast advances that make available new tools and paradigms such as artificial intelligence, new techniques like additive manufacturing, and even new branches or combinations of existing branches as new fields such as neurobotics. The engineer, whose career spans over multiple decades, must be able to independently
Engineering Education (ASEE) fellow, ASEE Electrical and Computer Engineering Division Distinguished Engineering Educator, Grace Hopper Celebration Educational Innovation Abie Award, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Undergraduate Teaching Award, Indiana Business Journal Women of Influence, and Society of Women Engineers Distinguished Engineering Educator.Katie Nicole Faith Collins, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyAlejandro Marcenido Larregola, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Alejandro Marcenido is a senior Mechanical Engineer with minors in Robotics, Computer Science, Economics, and Entrepreneurial Studies. He is an international student from Spain, Madrid, and will be pursuing a career in robotics