ABSTRACT The use of most unclear discussion (MUD) cards enable anonymous questioning free of judgment, to foster student engagement. These cards offer professors insightful feedback on class progression, aiding in adaptive teaching approaches that balance meeting student needs and maintaining appropriate challenge levels. Particularly impactful in cumulative courses, this [...]
Abstract Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a pedagogical approach that has gained significant attention in recent years for its potential to enhance student engagement and foster holistic learning. This article explores the principles, benefits, and challenges of PBL, drawing upon empirical studies and educational theory to underscore its efficacy as a [...]
Undergraduates can be kept actively engaged through a variety of methods. One important method involves the use of high-frequency, low-stakes (HFLS) testing. In practice, this involves the repeated use of evaluation mechanisms that have little impact on a student’s grade. The remainder of the work presented herein will present some [...]
Scholastic honor societies are among the student organizations which are commonly available for engineering students. These groups provide recognition for academic excellence, e.g. class rank, often combined with other activity or service requirements. The immediate and long-term benefits of student participation in student organizations are well documented, cf. [1]. [...]
Serving IEEE as an ABET Program Evaluator There are many ways for each of us to provide service to the profession and the world through IEEE. One way that I have found rewarding is serving as an IEEE program evaluator (PEV) for ABET. Nearly twenty years ago, I was [...]
Any number of issues can disrupt the day-to-day schedule of our classes: winter weather, illness, travel to conferences and meetings, and jury duty to name just a few. Some of these we know about in advance, and we have time to either find a substitute to cover our lecture, [...]
Service learning projects effectively engage engineering students by tying what they are learning in the classroom to a real-life community challenge. Through service learning, students get equipped for the workforce by defining, designing, building, testing, and deploying engineering-based solutions by working hand in hand with a community organization. Students [...]
The Gateway to a Successful Engineering Career The ideal successful engineering professional should not only depend on their learned technical skills but should embody professional skills which cannot be taught in a classroom, only developed in the real world. EPICS in IEEE provides students with a hands-on opportunity to [...]
Let's Talk about Academic Integrity Ethical conduct is essential in professional life. As with other professional organizations, IEEE has a Code of Ethics that defines professional standards of conduct. Academic programs need to introduce students to ethical expectations related to their career preparation as well as to their conduct [...]
Tenure Track: Tips for Making Your Case as a Candidate Launching an academic career often means trying to become a permanent member of an academic institution. Tenure is a commitment that is made primarily based on the university’s needs—not the achievements of those seeking tenure. Typically, a doctorate is [...]