Why Undergraduate Students Choose and Discontinue an Aerospace Engineering Degree

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 228
Author(s):  
Bruce E. Ciccotosto ◽  
Uriah J. Tobey ◽  
Sara O. Santos ◽  
Benjamin Ahn
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Aerospace Engineering ◽  
Engineering Degree

scholarly journals Promoting undergraduate student engagement through self-generated exam activity

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 252-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Muñoz-Escalona ◽  
Kathleen Savage ◽  
Fiona Conway ◽  
Andrew McLaren
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Aerospace Engineering ◽  
The Self ◽  
Engineering Degree ◽  
Second Year

Self-generated exam activity was implemented in second year undergraduate students of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering degree to promote engagement. The activity was demonstrated to be effective regarding enhancement of learning outcomes through the promotion of deep learning and partnership through cooperative and collaborative work. Results indicated that ∼80% of the students engaged with the activity and were satisfied with the learning outcomes. In general, students (>80%) perceived themselves as co-creators and co-owners of the self-generated exam. Results also showed that academic staff encouragement and motivation affects students’ co-creation and that students are satisfied when involved in their learning process.

Three-Year Study of the Impact of a Research Experience Program in Aerospace Engineering on Undergraduate Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 23-32
Author(s):  
Jacques C. Richard ◽  
So Yoon Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Career Paths ◽  
Research University ◽  
Aerospace Engineering ◽  
Research Experience ◽  
Research Knowledge ◽  
Research Experiences ◽  
Public Research University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Engineering Career

This study reports results from a three-year implementation of a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program funded by the National Science Foundation in aerospace engineering at a public research university in the southwestern United States. Students’ perceptions of research knowledge, skills, and engineering career paths were all positively affected.

scholarly journals ASSESSING AND DEVELOPING THE INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM WORK ATTRIBUTE

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Genevieve Hoffart ◽  
Katherine Gibbard ◽  
Thomas O'Neill ◽  
Anders Nygren ◽  
William Rosehart
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Student Development ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
American University ◽  
Engineering Degree ◽  
The Individual

Working effectively in teams is an essential skill that must be developed over the course of an engineering degree program. However, soft skills such as effective team behaviours can be difficult to assess and develop in students. Accordingly, the paper outlines our efforts to operationalize the Individual and Team Work attribute with the intention of outlining best practices in assessing, tracking, and enhancing the graduate attribute for both student development and accreditation purposes.A survey comprised of 40 Likert-scale items and 3 open-ended response questions was administered to all undergraduate students at a large North American university. The survey resulted in key findings, including that students rated their team work competencies significantly lower than they rated the perceived importance of those competencies for success in the workplace. Additionally, females reported significantly lower satisfaction and support in their team experiences than male students. These findings and others resulted in 12 evidence-based recommendations to strategically support the Individual and Team Work attribute.

Development of a Nanosystems Engineering Degree

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Hegab ◽  
J. Palmer ◽  
S. Napper
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Industry Growth ◽  
Bachelor Of Science ◽  
Engineering Degree ◽  
Computational Aspects ◽  
The Many ◽  
College Of Engineering ◽  
Commercial Environment

Nanotechnology is science at the molecular level. Like biotechnology and information technology, it has tremendous potential to greatly change the world in which we live. Nanosystems engineering can be considered the branch of engineering that deals with materials and devices smaller than 100 nanometers (1 nanometer is a billionth of a meter), especially with the manipulation of individual molecules. Student interest and industry growth in this field highlight the need for a baccalaureate program in this area. The College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University has developed a new undergraduate degree in nanosystems engineering. The main objectives of this program are (a) to train undergraduate students in experimental, theoretical, and computational aspects of engineering and science as applied to the development and use of nanotechnology; and (b) renovate and revitalize traditional engineering curricula such as mechanical engineering or materials science/ engineering through new nanosystems courses and instructional modules. We describe a new undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nanosystems Engineering curriculum which has a strong interdisciplinary emphasis. The Nanosystems Engineering Program draws on the strengths of all the basic sciences (chemistry, physics, and biology) and existing integrated engineering and science programs within the college at the freshman and sophomore levels. Graduates with a nanosystems engineering degree will have many opportunities at the boundaries of traditional engineering due to the cross-disciplinary nature of their degree. We expect many of the graduates of this program may choose to pursue research-based careers by moving on to graduate study or working at government laboratories and/or research centers. Graduates who wish to work in a commercial environment will find ever expanding opportunities in the many new nanotechnology companies that are emerging.

scholarly journals The Present & Future of the Brazilian INPE-UFSM NANOSATC-BR, CubeSats Development Program

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson J. Schuch ◽  
Rodrigo P. Marques ◽  
Otávio S. C. Durão ◽  
Marlos R. da Silva ◽  
Odim Mendes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Aerospace Engineering ◽  
Data Handling ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Space Agency ◽  
Energetic Particle Precipitation ◽  
Building Program ◽  
Capacity Building Program

Abstract. The Brazilian INPE-UFSM NANOSATC-BR CubeSats Development Program, the related Capacity Building Program (CBP), the results of the NANOSATC-BR1, the first Brazilian CubeSat launched from Russia in June 2014, and the Program's future and present are discussed. The NANOSATC-BR Program consists of two CubeSats, NANOSATC-BR1 (1U) & NANOSATC-BR2 (2U). NANOSATC-BR2 is expected to operate in orbit for at least 12 months, while NANOSATC-BR1 this year has completed more than four years in orbit operation. The CBP is concerned with activities in space science, engineering and computer sciences for the development of space technologies using CubeSats satellites. The INPE-UFSM’s CBP has the involvement of UFSM's undergraduate students, graduate students from MG/II/UFRGS, ITA/DCTA/CA-MD, and the participation of INPE’s graduate students in the Onboard Data Handling (OBDH) subsystem development, verification and validation for the NANOSATC-BR2. The NANOSATC-BR1 & NANOSATC-BR2 Projects Ground Stations (GS) can operate with VHF/UHF band and S-band antennas. This paper also focuses on the future development of NANOSATC-BR3 & NANOSATC-BR4, in a partnership with the UFSM's Aerospace Engineering Course and on the launching of NANOSATC-BR2. The Program’s concepts were developed (i) monitor the Geospace in real time and determine the effects concerning the very close environment (by measuring the Earth's Magnetic field, the Ionosphere, and the energetic particle precipitation) and (ii) study the disturbances at the Earth's Magnetosphere-ionosphere system over the Brazilian Territory. The Program has received financial support from the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB) and the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications (MCTIC).

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