Engineering education

About: Engineering education is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 24293 publications have been published within this topic receiving 234621 citations.

Evaluating learning experiences in virtual laboratory training through student perceptions: a case study in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Hong Kong

Abstract: With recent advances in information technologies, a new mode of laboratory known as the “virtual laboratory” has begun to revolutionise engineering education. This development has generated discuss...

Examining the impact of mathematics identity on the choice of engineering careers for male and female students

Abstract: Previous research suggests strong connections between mathematics background and persistence in engineering career aspirations. This study expands on this research by examining how mathematics identity impacts the choice of engineering careers for male and female students. Our framework encompasses interest, recognition, performance, and competence as central factors that contribute to the development of mathematics identity. The data used in this study were drawn from the Factors Influencing College Success in Mathematics (FICS-Math) project; the survey included questions on students' demographics, mathematics background/experiences, interest in mathematics, and career aspirations. Results indicate that factors of mathematics interest, mathematics competence and performance, and mathematics recognition are significant predictors of the choice of an engineering career, even after controlling for SAT/ACT math scores and demographics such as parental education. Moreover, the interaction between mathematics recognition and gender is also significant with the estimate indicating that females who are recognized in mathematics are more likely to choose engineering careers. This work reaffirms the importance of mathematics to engineering career choices and furthers the discussion by looking beyond mathematics grades to ascertaining the importance of mathematics identity.

Elements of a successful capstone course considering the needs of stakeholders

Abstract: One of the principal objectives of engineering education is to prepare graduates for the practice of engineering in industry Industry involvement in the educational process can be very helpful in devising programs to meet this objective Yet, engineering education has a number of other stakeholders including students, faculty, academic administrators, and others Identifying and meeting the needs and wants of these various stakeholders is essential in developing educational programs and learning activities that are effective and sustainable Stakeholders in engineering education are identified, including their wants and needs Alternative approaches to developing a Capstone course, with input from these stakeholders, are proposed and evaluated in light of stakeholder needs and wants A case study for developing a two-semester senior design capstone course at Brigham Young University is presented In this example more than 300 industry sponsored, design and build, projects have been completed by cross-fun

A renaissance in engineering PhD education

Abstract: This paper addresses the role of engineering PhD education and its relationship to innovation and technology, and the need to reconsider how we educate PhD engineers. Much of the effort on engineering education in the last two decades focused on undergraduate education with a few exceptions that relate to masterdegree programs. Doctoral education in engineering prepares the next generation faculty, researchers, and technology leaders and warrants our attention. Whilst current education has been largely responsible for technological advances, there is a need for a new model of engineering PhD education that prepares renaissance engineers. This paper focuses on the doctoral education and its role in the USA; however, the issues addressed are universal among the countries that offer PhD degrees in engineering.