Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole Martino, Roger Williams University; Amine Ghanem, Roger Williams University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

success in simplifying difficult subjects in statics and strength of materials courses4. 3) SolidWorks is a program used by a number of engineering professions, promoting communication among the professions. 4) SolidWorks is a program introduced at the freshmen level, where both authors are employed and is utilized throughout engineering students’ curriculum.The structures selected for this research were done with the idea in mind that the computerresults could easily be checked via hand calculations. The models generated were of a simplysupported beam and an overhang beam, two very commonly used structures to demonstratevarious concepts in structural analysis and engineering mechanics courses. A uniform and non-uniform

Conference Session

Socio-Technical Issues in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Kenny Feister, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Patrice Marie Buzzanell, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David H. Torres, Purdue University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

project as he was: “I was just consumed bythis passion to help these people, and I know they were, too, so it was just really confusing mewhy they weren’t going above and beyond.” The human-centered orientation was recognized by the students as a unique take ondesign across their engineering education experiences, and they acknowledged that it affectedtheir ultimate designs and products. Danielle (Class A) summed up the HCD orientation of theprogram that emerged throughout many of the students’ descriptions of their everyday work onthese teams: That’s the thing that I really enjoy about [this program], is the human-centered design aspect and always keeping the stakeholders in mind, kind of drilling that into our heads

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bettina Jeanine Casad, University of Missouri, St. Louis; Monica Palomo P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Natalie Mladenov, San Diego State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

EngineeringContrary to hypothesis 1e, there was no clear increase in the number of students who planned topursue MS or PhD programs in engineering. However, there were changes in students’ planswith some students initially planning to pursue an MS or PhD who changed their minds afterparticipating in the program, and others who initially did not plan to pursue an MS or PhDprogram changing their plans to pursue a higher degree in engineering. There also was variabilityin students’ plans to pursue education and training in engineering labs after the program (seeTable 4).Consistent with the quantitative findings, the interview data indicated students did not change,but rather solidified their engineering education plans after participating in the IRES program(70

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ryan C. Campbell, Texas Tech University; Danny D. Reible, Texas Tech University; Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Jeong-Hee Kim, Texas Tech University; Chongzheng Na, Texas Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

this paper, we present findings from two instantiations of a newly designed graduate course incivil/environmental engineering that integrates the arts and humanities. The objective of ourcourse is to develop engineers who are more reflective than traditionally trained engineers andare thereby better able to: (a) understand and address the complexities of modern real-worldchallenges, (b) make better ethical decisions, and (c) serve the public not only with technicalengineering skills but with mindfulness of and sensitivity to the complex social, cultural, andenvironmental contexts their work. Thus far, results have been encouraging from both oursurveys (reported here) and our analyses of student interviews and writing samples (reportedelsewhere

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University; Tina Varma, University of Central Missouri

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2008-348: USING E-PORTFOLIOS FOR PROGRAM ASSESSMENT: SOMEOBSERVATIONSVirendra Varma, Missouri Western State University Virendra Varma, Ph.D., P.E., is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Engineering Technology at Missouri Western State University.Tina Varma, University of Central Missouri Tina Varma, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Central Missouri. Page 13.1336.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Using E-portfolios for Program Assessment: Some ConsiderationsAbstractIn the Internet age, electronic portfolios (e-portfolios) are

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Campbell, Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc; Eann Patterson, Michigan State University; Ilene Busch-Vishniac, McMaster University; Tom Kibler, Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-499: INTEGRATING APPLICATIONS IN THE TEACHING OFFUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTSPatricia Campbell, Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc Patricia B. Campbell, President of Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc, has been involved in educational research and evaluation with a focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and issues of race/ethnicity, gender and disability since the mid 1970's. Dr. Campbell, formerly a professor of research, measurement and statistics at Georgia State University, has authored more than 100 publications.Eann Patterson, Michigan State University Eann Patterson taught Mechanics of Solids for twenty years at the University of Sheffield

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Romine, Alabama A&M University; William Gile, Alabama A&M University; elisabeth scherff, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

by Killen7 as a form of inquiry learning where existingknowledge is applied to an unfamiliar situation in order to gain new knowledge. Smith11 pointsout that the most common method of classroom teaching and learning in engineering educationhas been described as where “information passes from the notes of the professor to the notes ofthe students without passing through the mind of either.” In contrast to this type of teaching isproblem-based learning which is a process of working toward understanding or resolving aproblem. This method of problem solving is suitable for engineering classes because of itsability to help students develop skills and confidence in formulating new problems. This abilityis important since most real work problems do

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Amin Karim, DeVry University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1883: FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP AND TECHNICAL CURRENCY: 2007STATUS REPORT ON A NATIONAL SURVEY OF ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY FACULTYAhmed Khan, DeVry University Dr. Ahmed S. Khan is a senior Professor in the EET dept. at DeVry University, Addison, Illinois. He received his M.Sc (applied physics) from University of Karachi, an MSEE from Michigan Technological University, an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management., and his Ph.D. from Colorado State University. His research interests are in the areas of Fiber Optic Communications, Faculty Development, Outcomes Assessment, and Application of Telecommunications Technologies in Distance Education. He teaches Wireless Engineering, Network Engineering

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Ward, California State University-Chico

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-2275: IMPLEMENTING EC2000 – PERSPECTIVES FROM BOTH SIDESOF THE ASSESSMENT TRENCHMichael Ward, California State University-Chico Dr. Michael Ward is Associate Dean of the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management at California State University, Chico. Dr. Ward has primary responsibility for coordinating accreditation and assessment activities among others. Dr. Ward has been a Mechanical Engineering faculty for 25 years, served as Mechanical Engineering Department Chair for 10 years, and as Associate Dean since 2001. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University and worked for Lockheed Missiles and Space Company prior to becoming an engineering educator

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

at the associate (A.S.) degree level 1,3. Clearly, there is a real need for more BiomedicalEngineering Technology programs, particularly at the B.S. degree level. With this in mind, theECET faculty at SPSU set about examining the possibility of developing a new B.S. degreeprogram in Biomedical Engineering Technology (BSBMET).II. Motivation and BackgroundThe main motivation for developing the program came from solicitations from incoming andtransfer students who were interested in getting a degree in the Biomedical Engineering area.Many of these students had been made aware of the potential opportunities in the BiomedicalEngineering field prior to attending SPSU. Another source of motivation was the approach madeto the ECET department by a

Conference Session

Current Topics in IE Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, Texas A&M University-Commerce; Mary Johnson, Texas A&M University-Commerce; E. Delbert Horton

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

2006-2299: INTEGRATING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERSINTO A SUCCESSFUL ABET ACCREDITATION TEAMAndrew Jackson, Texas A&M University-Commerce ANDREW E. JACKSON, Ph.D., P.E., CSIT, Professor of Industrial Engineering Dr. Jackson teaches a variety of IE courses, including: Engineering Economics, Human Factors Engineering, Production Systems Engineering, Systems Simulation, and Risk Assessment. His career spans 37 years in the fields of aviation, aerospace, defense contract support engineering, systems acquisition, academics, and systems engineering. His research interests include Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics in Large-Scale Systems.Mary Johnson, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations and Applications

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

need innovative minds. This may only be achievablethrough progressive curriculums and effective partnerships between industries,universities, and government institutions. Those partners that make the best investment intechnically competent employees are going to be those that prosper in the 21st century.In conjunction with lecturing and testing, it is important to engage students and challengethem in a creative problem-solving manner that fosters their individual growth anddevelopment. As the theoretical knowledge is internalized, students become intrinsicallymotivated search engines to fuel their own intellectual growth. To effectively connectwith students at this level and prepare them for the future we need real-world skills

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok Verma, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2007-152: ENHANCING STUDENT LEARNING IN ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS ? A CASE FOR PHYSICAL SIMULATIONSAlok Verma, Old Dominion University ALOK K. VERMA Alok K. Verma is Ray Ferrari Professor and Director of the Automated Manufacturing Laboratory at Old Dominion University. He also serves as the Chief Technologist of the Lean Institute at ODU He received his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering, MS in Engineering Mechanics and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He joined the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department at ODU in 1981. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Virginia, a certified manufacturing engineer and has certification in Lean Manufacturing

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary and Undergraduate Research in Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Weissbach P.E., Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Garrett LoVerde; James Bimber

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Paper ID #6537Cellular Phone Control Application as an Undergraduate Research ProjectDr. Robert Weissbach P.E., Pennsylvania State University, Erie Robert Weissbach is currently an associate professor of engineering at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. From October 2007 through June 2008, he was a visiting researcher at Aalborg University in Aalborg, Denmark. His research interests are in renewable energy, energy storage, power electronics and power systems.Mr. Garrett LoVerde Garrett LoVerde is a senior undergraduate student studying engineering technology at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. He will be

Conference Session

Materials

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Kamal Hossain, Tuskegee University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #7719Design and Analyze the Frame for the Global Sustainable Urban Transport(SUT) VehicleDr. Mohammad Kamal Hossain, Tuskegee University Mohammad Kamal Hossain is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tuskegee University. He received his Ph.D., M.S., and B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (USA), Tuskegee University (USA), and Bangladesh University of En- gineering and Technology (Bangladesh), respectively. His specialization is in the areas of materials and design. Before coming to Tuskegee University (TU), he worked as a Visiting Assistant

Conference Session

Intercollegiate and Cross-disciplinary Collaboration

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Burks Fasse PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology; James William Schwoebel, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ethan James Craig, Georgia Institute of Technology; Anish Joseph, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ajit Vakharia, Georgia Institute of Technology; Steve M. Potter PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kim Dooley, Texas A&M University; James DUPE Linder, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #7102Developing Interdisciplinary Research Partners: The Learning by InnovativeNeuro Collaborations Research UREDr. Barbara Burks Fasse PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology Barbara Burks Fasse is the Director of Learning Sciences Innovation and Research in the Coulter De- partment of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Georgia Tech. Dr. Fasse studies the efficacy and value of student-centered learning initiatives and reform pedagogy, specifically Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning, in classrooms, instructional labs, capstone design, and undergraduate research experiences. She joined the BME faculty in 2007

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

problemsolvers, they need team players, and they need innovative minds. This may only beachievable through progressive curriculums and effective partnerships betweenindustries, universities, and government institutions. Those partners that make the bestinvestment in technically competent employees are going to be those that prosper inthe 21st century.In conjunction with lecturing and testing, it is important to engage students andchallenge them in a creative problem-solving manner that fosters their individualgrowth and development. As the theoretical knowledge is internalized, studentsbecome intrinsically motivated search engines to fuel their own intellectual growth.To effectively connect with students at this level and prepare them for the future

Conference Session

Engineering Management Program Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology; Anirban Ganguly, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

AC 2010-92: A COMPARATIVE INVENTORY OF CORE COURSES IN SELECTGRADUATE EM PROGRAMSKathryn Abel, Stevens Institute of TechnologyAnirban Ganguly, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 15.16.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010A Comparative Inventory of Core Courses in Select Graduate EM ProgramsAbstract:All educational programs should grow and change with the times. To be stagnant and acceptingof the status quo will not move an educational program forward, and may end up leaving it waybehind the leaders. With this in mind, an investigation into the current state of EngineeringManagement (EM) graduate education was undertaken. The study was intended to answerquestions

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1540: A LABORATORY/DESIGN BASED, PROBLEM SOLVINGCAPSTONE HELPS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGISTS HIT THE JOB MARKET!John Marshall, University of Southern Maine John Marshall received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and is the Internship Coordinator for the Department at the University of Southern Maine. His areas of specialization include Power and Energy Processing, Applied Process Control Engineering, Applied Automation Engineering, Fluid Power, and Facility Planning. Page 15.44.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Laboratory/Design Based, Problem Solving Capstone

Conference Session

Hey You: Effectively Engaging Students in the Classroom

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn W. Ellis, Smith College

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

complex, ever-changing, three-phase material(and with only limited knowledge of the material due to sampling difficulties and expenses),geotechnical engineering is sometimes referred to as being the “dark arts of engineering.” Withthis in mind, EGR 340 used the dark arts as a mythic cognitive tool (fantasy) to engage studentsand support the development of Ironic understanding. It began on the first day of class whenstudents were welcomed to the “dark arts” class as if they were witches and wizards learningtheir craft at Hogwarts (the fictional boarding school for wizardry in the popular Harry Potterbooks and the dominant popular fiction of their youth) and included a short video from one ofthe Harry Potter movies to set the mood. At this point

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Trends and Tools

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy A. Doughty, University of Portland; Steven O'Halloran, University of Portland

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-3841: DATA ACQUISITION AS IMPLEMENTED IN THE MOD-ERN UNDERGRADUATE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM.Dr. Timothy A. Doughty, University of Portland Timothy Doughty received his Ph. D. from Purdue University. An Assistant Professor at the University of Portland, he researches nonlinear modeling and system identification in application to crack detection and vibration suppression associated with Parkinsonian tremor. He currently serves on the Model Identi- fication and Intelligent Systems Technical Committee and as Associate Editor for the Dynamic Systems and Controls Division of ASME and is a Faculty Scholar for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories.Dr. Steven O’Halloran, University of Portland Steven

Conference Session

ChemE Potpourri

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey R. Seay, University of Kentucky; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

d) Gibbs Free Energy e) The Joule- Motion Thermodynamics Thermodynamics Thompson effectIntegration with Leading TextbooksThis module has not been designed with a specific thermodynamics textbook in mind. Thecoverage of internal combustion engines in popular textbooks used in chemical engineeringthermodynamics is limited, and coverage of alternative fuels is essentially absent. Table 2summarizes coverage in selected textbooks. Page 25.180.6SummaryThe complete module can be downloaded from http://www.aiche.org/IFS/education.aspx.Instructor materials, including an

Conference Session

Empowering the User Learning Experience: Evolution in Library Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Honora N. Eskridge, North Carolina State University; Kim Duckett, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

AC 2012-3899: TAPPING THE USER EXPERIENCE TO DESIGN A BET-TER LIBRARY FOR ENGINEERING AND TEXTILES STUDENTS ANDFACULTYMrs. Honora N. Eskridge, North Carolina State University Honora Nerz Eskridge is currently Director, Centennial Campus Research Services, at NC State Univer- sity, where she leads library services to the engineering community at NC State and is Director of the Burlington Textiles Library. She holds a master’s of library and information science from the Catholic University of America and a bachelor’s of engineering from Manhattan College.Ms. Kim Duckett, North Carolina State University Kim Duckett is the Principal Librarian for digital technologies and learning at North Carolina State Uni- versity

Conference Session

Information Literacy: Preparing Students for the Real World

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Barsky, University of British Columbia; Annette Berndt, University of British Columbia; Aleteia Greenwood, University of British Columbia; Carla S Paterson, University of British Columbia

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

: collaborating in teams, learning about the broad social contextand implications of engineering projects, and practicing habits of mind that lead to lifelonglearning. As students critically reflect on their information-seeking behaviour, they are self-evaluating and re-directing their personal learning experience and expanding their awareness ofwhat comprises a salient and valid information source. Page 22.1682.6References:1. Kerins G, Madden R, Fulton C. Information seeking and students studying for professional careers: The cases ofengineering and law students in Ireland. Information Research. 2004;10.2. Ercegovac Z. What engineering sophomores know and

Conference Session

TAC/ABET Related Outcome Based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nripendra N. Sarker, Prairie View A&M University; Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan M. Akujuobi, Alabama State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2011-15: ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSE ASSESSMENTSFOR ABET CRITERION 3: STUDENTS OUTCOMESNripendra N. Sarker, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Sarker is currently a Lecturer and Program Assessment Coordinator in the Department of Engineering Technology of the Prairie View A&M University, TX. Previously he worked at universities in Bangladesh and Japan and at UT, San Antonio. He received his first Master’s degree from AIT, Thailand and a second Master’s and a Ph.D. degree from the Texas A&M University. He is the Assessment Coordinator of Engineering Technology department and a member of the College ABET/SACS Committee at PVAMU.Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Ketkar is an Associate

Conference Session

Information Literacy: Preparing Students for the Real World

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon N. Jeffryes, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

on the benefitsand costs of using a particular tool. Librarians also created an accompanying Google Siteswebsite11 as both a base for the in-person workshop and a post-workshop resource for students.The class website also acts as a stand-alone learning object for students unable to attend inperson.In the fall of 2010, they presented the workshop for Science and Engineering Library staff inorder to get feedback. They revised it and offered it officially to students, faculty and staff acrosscampus in January 2011. Although they created the class with engineering students in mind,anyone on campus could register and attend. They promoted the class specifically to thoseclasses where they’d identified group work as a key component in the workshop

Conference Session

New Collaborations

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Strife, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

tutorials.However, we do not have the kind of technical support or the amount of time needed to doanything like that. We needed to use a product that we had easy access to and required littlesupport from our systems people. The Evansdale Library Instruction Coordinator worked to Page 15.839.3come up with some alternate ideas that would work for the project we had in mind. She viewedthe Penn State video and decided we could use Adobe Captivate to do a tutorial for our students.The libraries have access to and experience with Captivate but not Camtasia. This was a newlearning opportunity for the engineering librarian since there had never been a reason for her

Conference Session

Supporting Biomedical Engineering Students in Holistic Development

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Allison Lukas, Western New England University; Devina Jaiswal, Western New England University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering

] Wilke, R. R. (2003). The effect of active learning on student characteristics in a humanphysiology course for nonmajors. Advances in physiology education, 27(4), 207-223.[9] Hylton, B. J., Mikesell, D., Yoder, J. D., & LeBlanc, H. (2020). Working to instill theentrepreneurial mindset across the curriculum. Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy, 3(1),86-106.[10] Gorlewicz, J. L., Jayaram, S. (2020). Instilling curiosity, connections, and creating valuein entrepreneurial minded engineering: Concepts for a course sequence in dynamics andcontrols. Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy, 3(1), 60-85.[11] Rae, D., Melton, D. E. (2017). Developing an entrepreneurial mindset in US engineeringeducation: an international view of the KEEN

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ramyani Sengupta, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anthony E. Sparkling, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering

. McNair Scholar. He can be contacted at asparkli@purdue.edu. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Incorporating Virtual Reality in Construction Management Education Ramyani Sengupta1 and Anthony E. Sparkling, Ph.D2 1,2 Purdue University, West Lafayette INAbstractEducation in the United States (US) has come a long way over the past few decades. Now, learninginstitutions are combining traditional educational tools with newer technology such as virtualreality (VR) as well as augmented learning spaces. In light of the recent COVID-19 globalpandemic

Conference Session

Design in Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Monica A. Mellini P.E., Montgomery College

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

skills. This can be done by attending to the general education intent ofthe course throughout, not just in selected lessons designed to support specific outcomes on thegeneral education rubric. The course fuses engineering literacy with cognitive and affectiveknowledges and reflexivity and attempts to emulate Heywood’s ideal of “a liberal education thatenlarges the mind” rather than “the study of a range of disparate subjects that apparently have noconnection with one another” [5].This paper presents the author’s experience of incorporating historical, social, political, andeconomic lenses into the introductory engineering course by assigning team projects to addresschallenges of COVID-19 in refugee camps.The project assignment was intended to