0.0% Engineering (General) 7 28.0% 7 28.0% Mechanical 3 12.0% 3 12.0% Undecided 8 32.0% 8 32.0% Other (Landscape Architecture) 0 0.0% 1 4.0% Total 25 25The failure of the SEI program to achieve its primary goal of recruiting students into engineeringis also reflected in Table 11. Although student enthusiasm for the program increasedsignificantly, there was a statistically significant decrease in student confidence
that Antelope Valley High School District studentsqualifying for a free lunch program have increased from 28.1% to 53.7% over the last ten yearswith two of the 13 responding high schools reporting qualifying student populations that exceed70%3. This trend is reflected in the high school district demographic data shown in Figure 1. 14000 12000 10000 Number of Students 8000 White African American
. In operation, the PVCcylinder was filled with dry ice / methanol mixture (-78°C). To minimize heat exchange withthe surroundings, the PVC cylinder was enclosed within a Styrofoam-filled, reflective tapelined box (Fig. 14b). Figure 13. Water cryogenic separator with copper cooling coils. Proceedings of the 2014 American Society for Engineering Education Zone IV Conference Copyright © 2014, American Society for Engineering Education 128Figure 14. CO2 Cryogenic Separator on PVC Base (left); styrofoam insulated housing (right).An acrylic storage tank was designed to store methane after separation of water
thecompany businesses were seen to reflect green ICT in all phases of the ICT lifecycle phases. On the other hand, 22% were seen toMedium 150 66.08% 12 32.43% adopt green ICT in ICT use and disposal stage; meanwhile,company 11% said in ICT end user phase. The analysis indicated how the different institutions were able to implement their GreenTotal 227 100% 37 100% ICT policy.3.2. Statistical
request the computer to performaccurately measuring distances from 10 to 80 cm. The sensor computationally expensive operations. For example, upondetermined the distance based on the reflectivity of the object, finding an object was within the current path, the robot wouldwhich was converted by the sensor into an analog voltage to automatically stop and scan its environment, and then requestbe read by the control system. the computer to accept the sensor data in order to have the NN process it. The computer would then inform the robot whichFig. 1. Picture of the completed robot platform
guest speakers from academia andindustry, individual homework assignments where students reflected on what they learned fromthe speakers, and a group project to design a sustainable human habitat on the planet Mars. InFall 2023, a new instructional team (1 lead professor, 2 undergraduate and 1 graduate courseassistants, and 1 education specialist) was mentored by an instructional team in the Chemical andBiological Engineering Department to redesign the course. The course redesign features twogroup socio-technical design challenges and weekly individual homework for students toresearch disciplinary sub-specialties and career opportunities. During the first month ofinstruction, students are oriented to campus, the major, resources within the
),materials and manufacturing process energy assessment, and sustainable materials selection.Students dedicate significant time to sustainable design practices, utilizing tools like GaBi andCES EduPack for materials and processes selection, reflecting a deep integration of sustainabilityinto the design process.Systems Thinking:Systems thinking is integrated through activities like system mapping, where students identifypotential problems, needs, or opportunities for improvement or redesign. This approachencourages students to view products and their design challenges within the broader context oftheir environment, user interactions, and lifecycle.Creativity:Creativity is fostered through experiential activities that encourage brainstorming and
that this phenomenon reflected that students involved in project-based learning activities were more inclined to regard themselves as a part of the engineeringcommunity.The students in Motamedi’s study [19] tended to prefer the flipped classroom because of itsflexibility with their schedules, their ability to watch lectures when they felt motivated tolearn and when they knew that they would be able to stay focused, and their increasedengagement with short video content. A significant disadvantage was their inability to askquestions while learning the material; thus, students would go to class feeling confused andill-prepared. Vidic et al.’s [18] study of flipped classrooms addressed this issue by allowingstudents to post their questions about
NationalScience Foundation research. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of theOffice of Naval Research or the National Science Foundation.References[1] B. K. Townsend and K. Wilson, “A hand to hold for a little bit: Factors facilitating thesuccess of community college transfer students to a large research university,” Journal ofCollege Student Development, vol. 47, no. 4, pp. 439-456, 2006. [Online]. Available:https://doi.org/10.1353/csd.2006.0052.[2] D. D. Buie, “Beyond a deficit view: Understanding the experiences of first-generationstudents who participate in college access and success community-based organizations,” Ed.D.dissertation
multiple communities where they held identities, illustrated thejoint enterprise dimension. Hashtags such as #FoYoMama and #NSBEFam, and various heartemoji were elements of those artifacts. Artifacts that reflected awareness of the importance offinancial matters to members of these communities of practice – student financial concerns, suchas scholarships and paid internships, as well as professional aspirations toward opportunities forhigh-income STEM careers – also illustrated this dimension. Hashtags such as #securethebag,which refers to establishing oneself in a job or career path that has a strong likelihood ofproviding a high income, and emoji such as the Dollar Banknote, Money Bag, and Money withWings, were paralinguistic elements in those
not necessarily reflect those of the National Science Foundation.compensate the faculty for credit overload to ensure that thefaculty had the opportunity to serve as teachers of record forthe new course. REFERENCES The research course was designed to address theneeds of all students, especially Hispanic students who may [1] Barkana, B. D., & Badara, I. A., & Gupta, N., & Hu, J., & Mahmood, A. (2023, March), Self-evaluation of the Introduction to Scientific Researchenter UB as engineering
projects. The end of both design projects reserved one day to focus on EMand asked them to reflect on questions they had about engineering, to create a concept map as agroup about EM, and to identify the value they had created for stakeholders in their projects. In2021-2022, this was the first introduction to EM for both projects and was designed as areflection. In 2022-2023, it was the first introduction to EM for the robot project, but theresearch-based project had heavily focused on EM and value creation throughout the semester.Student workload across the design projects was reduced in 2022-2023 compared to the yearprior. For example, students were given additional time to brainstorm their designs and createthem, reducing the overall number of
. Relative to the EDP, EM is anewer addition to the FYEP curriculum, so we posit that an EM-to-EDP connection may indicatethat students are beginning to see an EM as integral to the design process. Although we hesitateto draw strong conclusions given our sample size, future work should explore how studentsconceptualize the relationship between moving through the EDP and doing so with an EM astheir guide.On the other hand, Exploration was the least applied code across datasets. Our finding thatstudents mentioned Exploration the least may indicate an area where the design projectcurriculum can be improved. For example, we could have students reflect on how externalexperiences, resources, and/or other courses may relate to their projects, or we could
developed incollaboration with a professor from the Department of Health Sciences who was able to act in aclient-customer role. Students reflect on the educational advantages of the unique characteristicsof this project, which include: clear client-customer relationship, having a client on-campusrather than a traditional industrial client, and participating in an interdisciplinary project. 2IntroductionFor engineering baccalaureate programs it is common to require students to complete a senior“capstone” project. In order for a Mechanical Engineering Program to receive ABETaccreditation, it must include “a culminating major design experience that 1
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of theBID curriculum, future studies should include longer-term follow-up assessments to determinewhether the positive changes in self-efficacy persist and whether they ultimately lead tosustained interest in pursuing engineering careers.AcknowledgmentThis work was made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1907906. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.We would like to acknowledge the entire BIRDEE project team (past and present) and theircontribution to the project, which encompasses the design of the curricula, the curriculamaterials, professional learning
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lectures B-5 Evaluation and Continuous Improvement: Assess learning outcomes through a combination of theoretical exams, practical assignments, and real-world project evaluations. Continuously update the curriculum to reflect advancements in Smart City technologies and evolving industry needsConclusionsThe proposed curriculum framework equips Civil Engineering, Construction Management, andArchitecture students with the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills necessary for energy-efficient smart city development. By integrating core concepts such as sustainability, IoT, energymodeling, and policy, the curriculum fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and practical problem-solving. Practical
them by usingsymbolic integration, approximate methods and core principles to solve the problem. The AIplatform was very good at creating graphs and charts that reflected results. It seemed incapableof drawing a free-body diagram and a deformation diagram or any kind of sketch that are key tomany structural engineering problems.The items in the grading rubric were scored using sub-rubrics for each of the categories. Thestudent performance is shown in Table 1.Iteration 1: Winter 2024Rubric Student 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Average PercentProblem 1: ValueProgram runs and gives correct answers 8
STEM 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Post Pre Figure 7 2024 Summer Program Pre- and Post-camp Career SurveyWhile participants reflect on their interest in pursuing a career in engineering, what is morerelevant is their engineering self-efficacy [10]. Participants often believe they can pursue a careerin engineering or STEM more than they did before attending the summer camp. Participantswere surveyed about their belief in their abilities to attain a career in engineering or STEM. Weexamine participant response in a pre-participation and post-participation
measurable parameters and detailed technical constraints. After using CAPCHAT, the updated requirements included specific tolerances, power consumption limits, and environmental stability ranges, providing a more robust and professional framework for their designs. Marketing requirements also evolved to reflect a clearer understanding of scalability, non-intrusive installation, and adaptability to varying environmental conditions. These enhancements demonstrate CAPCHAT’s effectiveness in refining student work and guiding them toward higher-quality deliverables. Figure 1: Student Survey ResultsFigure 1a: General usage of CAPCHAT. Figure 1b
crucial role in the sustainability of UIC. If either party is dissatisfiedwith the results of the collaboration, it can diminish their enthusiasm and potentially lead tothe termination of the partnership. In teaching-focused UIC, a key output is whethergraduates meet the needs of enterprises. This importance was highlighted in one of the interviews: “The lack of motivation among enterprises stems from the fact that the talent trained by universities or their research outcomes often fail to meet industry needs. To address this issue at its root,we need to reflect on whether there is any misalignment in the objectives of talent training in universities, especially for engineering degrees. If we train students well and ensure
and by leveraging aconstructivist theory framework, students are able to shape their own learning and gain confidencein their creativity, problem-solving skills, and engineering design abilities.Trainers also received benefits from participating in Ignite. As one senior undergraduate Trainerin the 2021-2022 Ignite program majoring in biomedical engineering shared, “[Ignite] hasreinforced the importance of biomedical engineering to me personally and also shown me just howmuch variety there is in biomedical engineering.” This reflects how even senior undergraduatestudents with multiple years of experience of BME coursework have been able to solidify theirinterests across BME by participating in curricula development as well as serving as
education and career phases.All 38 HEEE invitees were asked to complete the pre-event survey, and we received 24responses, reflecting a response rate of about 63%. Given the nature of the event and invitationlist, all participants had some level of interest or experience related to promoting or studyingengineering ethics in university or workplace settings. Of the 24 respondents, 14 were mainlyaffiliated with academic institutions, including faculty, instructors, staff, and graduate students.Another seven were employed in or recently retired from the private sector, and two heldpositions in the public sector. Disciplinary backgrounds and affiliations ranged widely amongthis group, including individuals with engineering and non-engineering degrees
expressed in this work are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect theofficial policy or position of USMA, the Department of the Army, the Department of Defense, orthe U.S. Government. Reference to any commercial product, process, or service by trade name,trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, neither constitutes nor implies endorsement,recommendation, or favor. 12[a] [b] [c] Figure 7: [a] Dr. Klosky sharing his excitement for the exercise as Cadets diligently solve the problems in the “classatory”; [b
sizes.AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.DUE-IUSE-2116226. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed inthis material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.References [1] Autodesk Inc., “The Essentials of IoT for Modern Engineers,” https://www.autodesk.com/industry/manufacturing/resources/mechanical-engineer/iot- internet-of-things-essentials-for-engineers, 2016. [2] W. Mahmoud and N. Zhang, “Disrputive technologies: An educational prespective.” 2018 ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference, Washington DC. [3] A. Huderson, E. Peiffer, S. Shamsi, F. Plazaand, and E. Collins
constructivist role of the teacher has increased in prevalence in teacher trainingprograms, improvements in student engagement and learning have been observed[9].Researchers have explored the integration of technology to create constructivistlearning environments. Students' comprehension and involvement are improved byinteractive multimedia courses, demonstrating how constructivist ideas can bemodified for use in contemporary educational settings [10].According to published research, individual problem sets help students develop andengage with the course material in a way that is consistent with their past experiencesand knowledge [11]. In another paper which seeks to explain this, constructivistlearning is supported when problem sets reflect realistic
. Additionally, using scaffolding techniques helpslearners progressively develop programming skills. However, determining the appropriate size ofeach conceptual unit depends on factors such as the learners' aptitude and experience.In this paper, we present a data-driven approach to designing auto-graded activities in our online,interactive STEM textbooks, focusing on effectively breaking down complex concepts intosmaller, more achievable steps for learners. We analyzed two types of activities: 1) activities onchallenging topics as reflected by high struggle rates and 2) activities on introductory topics withlower struggle rates, but where students still needed assistance based on their feedback andincorrect submissions as they began learning programming
% which reflects that many studentsscored a perfect score on this exam. Table 2: Descriptive Statistics for Course A, Exam 2 Group N Median % Interquartile Range % Group A1 (Control) 157 69.00 50.00 Group A2 (Review) 157 77.00 50.00 Group A2 (Only Submissions Prior to 9 PM) 87 87.00 45.00Course A, Exam 2’s results are shown in Table 2 and the right of Figure 2. The control group(A1) had the lowest median score (69%) followed by the review group (A2, 77%), and reviewgroup only considering submissions before 9 PM the day prior to the exam (87%). Interquartileranges were the same
achievement required for the CEBOK ● Including extensive appendices describing the outcomes and various other aspects of the CEBOKThe number of outcomes ( see Table 2) increased from 15 to 24 and were organized into threecategories: Foundational, Technical, and Professional. The increase in outcomes reflected thecommittee’s desire to improve clarity and specificity, rather than to increase the scope of theCEBOK. CEBOK2 outcomes did signal a greater emphasis on some topics including the naturalsciences, the humanities, sustainability, globalization, risk and uncertainty, and public policy [3].Table 2 CEBOK2 Outcomes [3, 5] Outcome Outcome Statement Level1