The relationship between prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) and latitude may be due to both genetic environmental factors. hypothesis that, in Ireland, MS is increasing that north-south differences relate variation serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels was tested this study.Patients matched control subjects were identified counties Donegal, Wexford South Dublin through sources. Prevalence determined. Blood samples taken for 25(OH)D intact parathyroid hormone measurement, DNA...

Contribution: This article shares the learning ecosystem of a project-based embedded systems course, identifying course elements that support self-directed and how assignments guide students toward becoming adaptive experts. Background: The technology advances while fundamentals electrical engineering remain static. Educators can increasingly prepare to identify what they need know solve problems avail themselves resources learn. seeks further understand ways approach in an undergraduate...

Abstract The objective of this paper is to propose guidelines for designing open-ended, hands-on making educational experiences within the context undergraduate engineering coursework. aim expand understanding what making-based learning (MBL) in design education might be, especially current Millennial students. This work seeks illuminate classroom ways beyond just tools and places – including those who engage authentic practice through imagination making, analysis, also tinkering, hacking...

Abstract Background Diverse perspectives, including those of Native Americans, are needed to drive innovation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Tribes such as the Navajo Nation seeking strengthen their communities, create economic opportunities, improve lives peoples by encouraging members tribe become engineers. Research investigating how engineers experience understand engineering design practice context culture community can provide insight into engage students...

Abstract In higher education, studies have shown that teacher empathy can lead to better student learning outcomes, diverse and inclusive environments, as well less burnout. engineering research on has recently gained significant interest most of this is focused developing fostering among students. Teacher a relatively new direction yet be taken in education. study, we are interested preliminary understanding the views about faculty. The question guides work is, how do faculty members...

Abstract Artifact Elicitation as a Method of Qualitative Inquiry in Engineering EducationMany qualitative research studies engineering education use semi-structured interviews anapproach to inquiry. However, traditional do not always enableparticipants answer questions deep and meaningful ways. Recent engineeringeducation has successfully drawn upon the inquiry method photo elicitation, which usesphotographs interview prompts (Harper 2002) elicit "thick description" (Geertz 1973)...

Abstract Interactive Panel: Improving the Experiences of Marginalized Students on Engineering Design TeamsIt is widely recognized that collaborative learning (i.e., group work) benefits student bycreating an educational environment in which students achieve higher grades, learn at a deeperlevel and retain information longer. However, work fraught with challenges for studentswho are inexperienced managing interpersonal interactions faculty who sometimesstruggle to guide teams achieving...

Abstract Collaborative hackathons give undergraduate engineering students the opportunity to work in small teams solve technical design challenges a severely-constrained time period. These vents approximate project-based learning environments by giving learn new skills through projects of their choosing. Project-based classes often face problems with class usage and having difficulties understanding objectives. Hackathons may provide insight on how improve implementation curricula while...

This paper proposes the use of collaborative secondary data analysis (SDA) as a tool for building capacity in engineering education research. We first characterise value SDA to help emerging researchers develop skills qualitative analysis. then describe an ongoing collaboration that involves series workshops well two pilot projects seek and test frameworks practices identify benefits practical challenges associated with implementing tool, conclude discussion future work.

arts, and math concepts through designing building chain reaction machines.He founded led teams to two collegiate Rube Goldberg Machine Contest national championships, has appeared on many TV shows (including Modern Marvels The History Channel Jimmy Kimmel Live ABC) a movie with his machines

This research explores the method of photo elicitation, where participants take photos that are later used to promote conversation in interviews and focus groups, as both a pedagogical tool an engineering education context. Different methodological implementations investigated methods, its potential use active group learning classroom is explored. Findings from preliminary analysis discussed, addition opportunities for future research.

Makers are a growing community of STEM-minded people who bridge technical and non-technical backgrounds to imagine, build fabricate engineering systems. Some have training, some do not. This paper presents study explore the educational pathways adult how they intersect with engineering. research is guided by following questions: (1) What can we learn about through lens constructivist grounded theory? (2) How engineering? relied on qualitative interviews, using artifact elicitation interviews...

This paper illustrates the spaces, tribes and experiences within Maker community. Using a theoretical framework of learning ecology communities practice, we illustrate provide context Making, Faires Mini-Maker Faires, Makers' experiences. We contribute proposed taxonomy by which makerspaces can be categorized. begin to compare Makers in our Southwest region United States information known about throughout States.

The nature of design problems facing industry today often requires the use cross-disciplinary teams in order to maximise innovation. Three case studies were used answer research question: What factors contribute success virtual large multinational engineering corporations? Results indicate that include context which work, method by do their and media communicate. In addition, this study also found technology facilitates, but does not take place of, well-defined shared processes.

The Innovation Corps for Learning (I-Corps-L) is a pilot initiative from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and American Society Engineering Education (ASEE) to study whether NSF I-Corps model can help propagate scale educational innovations. guides teams based on established strategies business start-ups, using Blank's Lean LaunchPad Osterwalder's Business Model Canvas associated tools, build entrepreneurial skills that will encourage mainstream application of their emerging...

Engineers participate in the Maker movement. Some Makers do not pursue formal engineering education but both field and their own vocational advancement could readily benefit. We seek to understand Young K-12 how might knowledge, skills, attitudes prepare them advanced STEM careers. From Engineer of 2020 list characteristics we highlight practical ingenuity, creativity lifelong learning for likely opportunities leverage experience. The mission this research is develop a theory, inductively...

Abstract What is Making? Engineering? Makers are an emerging community of self-described DIY-enthusiasts, tinkerersand hobbyists. Popularized by the quarterly magazine MAKE and annual Maker Faireevents, this work seeks to examine better understand context their activities,particularly in informal engineering education tinkering activities. emboldencharacteristics from Engineer 2020, particular practical ingenuity, creativity,and propensity toward lifelong learning; making interest field...

Abstract Finding Design Ways for Engineering; A Qualitative Investigation of Designers’ Experiences with DesigningEngineering is a creative profession, although that not the way it typically described. Thereis misconception engineering solely technical field and engineers lack non-technicalinterests. However, essence design under constraint, where mustimagine ideas create solutions will solve need satisfy constraints andspecifications. Part reform education focusing classrooms ondesign,...

Abstract Hackathon events are severely time constrained (24-36 hours consecutively) where engineers dive deeply into solving design challenges. Part of the learning experience is to learn as much you can in a short amount time. This work explores how participants enough complete project during limited given about something new be able "hack" together (design) feasible solution. intense but short-duration occur naturally hackathons and magnifies importance applying strategies specific types...

Designing for others is a paramount focus of teaching user-centered engineering design. This paper presents novel design brief presented to undergraduate students extra-terrestrials scheduled visit their collegiate campus. Through this alien-centered approach, are pushed develop empathy group users quite different from themselves and conceive within such an given context. A detailed plan action described both cases with deliverables aligned course learning objectives. Examples the...

Abstract This research paper explores the factors that contributed to formation of Maker identity in a population young adults. These "Young Makers" are learning skills, knowledge, and habits mind provide them with plausible pathways STEM majors careers. Thus, educators developing Maker-based curricula opening makerspaces (Honey & Kanter, 2013) at rapid pace. At heart these efforts is question: how do optimally incorporate aspects Movement into schools, museums, libraries, extracurricular...

Abstract Within the last ten years, Maker Movement has had a significant effect on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. Growing in tandem with interest makerspaces, digital fabrication technology, innovation-oriented curricula been researchers’ desire to understand pedagogical value of these efforts. Strategies have included measuring technological literacies, uncovering links between practices professional engineering standards, developing standards capture...