scholarly journals PRE-UNIVERSITY OUTREACH THROUGH A SATELLITE DESIGN COMPETITION

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dario Schor ◽  
Kane Anderson ◽  
Mohammadreza Fazel-Darbandi ◽  
Greg Linton ◽  
Matthew Woelk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Space Applications ◽  
University Outreach ◽  
Satellite Design ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Design Competition ◽  
University Of Manitoba ◽  
The University ◽  
New Generation

The Engineering Profession is seen as a holistic discipline affecting many areas of everyday life. Even though practicing professionals would not dispute the statement, it is often hard to convey the idea to preuniversity students, as it appears overwhelming and presumptuous. Examples comprising of many different subjects such as bridges, airplanes, and computers, are used to reduce the anxiety. But, these examples are part of everyday life and thus fail to inspire a new generation ofengineers. To overcome this problem, the University of Manitoba Space Applications and Technology Society is using a student-designed nano-satellite, T-Sat, as a means to promote the profession and motivate a new generation by making space accessible to undergraduate and graduate students. This paper describes the outreach presentations and hands-on workshops organized through a satellite design competition that have reached more than 3,000 pre-university students, university students, and industry professionals between January 2011 and May 2012.

scholarly journals COMPLEX SYSTEM DESIGN EXPOSURE THROUGH A SATELLITE DESIGN COMPETITION

1969 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dario Schor ◽  
Kane Anderson ◽  
Cody Friesen ◽  
Kris Goodmanson ◽  
Morgan May ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Complex System ◽  
System Design ◽  
Satellite Design ◽  
Class Time ◽  
Design Competition ◽  
University Of Manitoba ◽  
Complex Project ◽  
University Course ◽  
The University ◽  
Complex System Design

It is very difficult to teach complex system design within a classroom setting constrained by the number of students, available class time, and type of project feasible within a university course. Therefore, the University of Manitoba is utilizing the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge as an extension of the classroom where students can get exposed to complex systems through the design, implementation, and testing of a triple pico- satellite (T-Sat). In this process, the students are exposed not only to many technical challenges, but also to project management that make up the complex project. The team consists of more than 100 undergraduate and graduate students as well as over 50 advisors with various backgrounds. This paper describes the elements of complex system design experienced throughout the first 18 months of the T-Sat project.

scholarly journals UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' BIOTECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22
Author(s):  
Vincentas Lamanauskas ◽  
Rita Makarskaitė-Petkevičienė
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Female Bias ◽  
Modern Biotechnology ◽  
The University ◽  
New Generation

Biotechnology has made remarkable progress in recent years, and caused a revolution in different sciences. It is obvious, that the advance of modern biotechnology will have a great influence on the world. On the other hand, some ethical problems have emerged. The arguments about ethical and social impacts of biotechnology made clear that not only getting basic knowledge about biotechnology and genetic engineering, also ethical and social issues must be thought in the schools, because the level of knowledge and the attitudes of new generation is very important for the society, and for the future of our world. It is obvious, that students should know about modern biotechnologies more. So, in this study it is tried to determine the university students’ knowledge towards biotech-nology. This research is carried out in January, 2008. Sample was made by students of two universities of Lithuania in total 287 respondents. In sample students of biological and non biological programs are selected. Our research was conducted in educational faculties mainly where a strong female bias in Lithuania historically exists, it was impossible to adjust the female to male ratio more accurately. The age of students ranged from 18 to 29 years (M = 20.41 years, SD = 1.45). A 16-item Likert-type Biotech-nology Knowledge Questionnaire (BKQ) was used to examine students’ knowledge in biotechnology. The results have shown that students do not have sufficient knowledge about biotechnology. Knowledge of students in the field of biotechnologies is very weak and inconsistent. Knowledge mismatch to modern achievements of a science in the given area. The answers given to the statements do not differ significantly between the biology students and the students who do not take any biology courses (non-biology programms). This result shows that education at the university level does not focus enough on biotechnology and its implications. In the opinion of researchers university students need to learn more facts and issues related to modern biotechnology. Also we need to find some approaches to improve non-biology students knowledge about biotechnology. Key words: biotechnology, knowledge, university students.

scholarly journals The Durga Puja pop-up exhibition at the National Museum of Finland. Designing and hosting an exhibition as university educationmuseum collaboration

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Anna Wessman ◽  
Xenia Zeiler ◽  
Suzie Thomas ◽  
Pilvi Vainonen
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Museum Studies ◽  
National Museum ◽  
Collaborative Project ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Museum Staff ◽  
The University

In autumn 2018, eight Museum Studies students from the University of Helsinki had the opportunity to put theory into practice and to gain hands-on experience making a real exhibition. The ‘Museum Content Planning’ course was a collaborative project between the National Museum of Finland and the university in which the students, together with the museum staff, built a pop-up exhibition about the Indian festival Durga Puja in only five weeks. The exhibition showed in the National Museum for two weeks, and the students were involved in most stages of the exhibition’s development. They also blogged about their learning experience. In this case study, we present our reflections on both the benefits and challenges of collaboratively creating an exhibition, which is simultaneously an accredited learning experience for university students.

scholarly journals Teaching Embedded System Design

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken Ferens
Keyword(s):  
Embedded System ◽  
System Design ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Problem Analysis ◽  
Computer Engineering ◽  
Embedded System Design ◽  
Hands On ◽  
University Of Manitoba ◽  
The University ◽  
First Time

For the first time in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Manitoba, a 100% hands-on course was implemented in the winter term of the 2011/2012 year. This course ECE 3730 Embedded System Design was introduced into the curriculum and designed specifically to correct an imbalance between computer and electrical engineering student pre-requisites; to address students studying only for the exam problem; and to directly assess student performance particularly in the CEAB attributes of Design, Investigation, Problem Analysis, and Tools.

scholarly journals ENHANCED STUDENT PERFORMANCE THROUGH INDUSTRY ADVISORS

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dario Schor ◽  
Kane Anderson ◽  
Brady Russell ◽  
Reza Fazel Darbandi ◽  
Arash Fazel Darbandi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Work Force ◽  
Laboratory Unit ◽  
Satellite Design ◽  
Design Build ◽  
University Of Manitoba ◽  
The University ◽  
Theoretical Considerations

Undergraduate students that complete their degrees and enter industry are seldom prepared for some of the realities of the work force. The expectations of academic reports for laboratories and course projects have strong theoretical considerations that often focus on small sub-problems manageable within a laboratory, unit, or at most a course. This exposure is very different from long term industry projects where designs not only have to work in isolation, but must also adhere to customer specifications, strict timelines, and limited budgets. In order to bridge the gap, the University of Manitoba introduced industry advisors into the team competing in the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge to design, build, and test an operational triple pico-satellite (T-Sat). The advisors attend internal reviews and provide feedback on many areas including designs and documentation. In addition to aiding students in their performance at the competition, the process also provides motivation for long-term career goals, networking opportunities for students, and a strong foundation on many desirable skills for successful careers as a Professional Engineer. This paper describes the process of integrating advisors and the observed benefits from the experience at the University of Manitoba.

scholarly journals DWELLING AND LIVING CONDITIONS OF THE STUDENTS OF ST. VOLODYMYR UNIVERSITY (1834-1863)

2018 ◽  
pp. 117-135
Author(s):  
Taras Samchuck
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
The State ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
State Budget ◽  
Poor Students ◽  
The University ◽  
The Military

The article highlights the features of the living conditions of St. Vladimir University students during 1834-1863 years. The types of the housing of two main groups of students (who were educated and maintained by the state and from charitable givings and students who studied at their own expense) are analyzed in the article. A lot of attention was paid to the living conditions of students who were educated from state budget money. The location of the houses and estates in which they lived was defined in the article. It also was found that the living conditions of students who were educated and maintained by the state had a proper level of housing and were generally comfortable for them to live. At the same time, these types of dormitories for poor students were specially designed as a form of control with strict regulation of their everyday life. The habitats of students who were educated and maintained by the state were comfortable for students living and had a proper level of living conditions in general. At the same time, these habitats served as a form of control over university students. The habitats of students who studied at their own expense were significantly different in terms of living conditions. They usually rented accommodation from Kyiv burghers. Typically students rented one room for a few of them because it was cheaper. The poorest students of the university lived in uninhabited rooms (basements, attics). Often, poor living conditions caused a negative impact on students' health and learning progress. Students usually settled near university buildings and formed a compact quarter, mostly inhabited by university students. At the initial stage of the university existence (1834-1842), the students' dwellings were mainly located at Lypky and Pechersk, near the university's leased buildings. During the next period (1842-1863), students mostly settled not far from the main building of the university (red building) or near other buildings of the university, for example, near the anatomical theatre or the military hospital. The features of living conditions of students (heating, lighting, water supply, sanitary and hygienic conditions) are also described in the publication. These factors were very important in shaping student everyday life and influenced the creation of a special students’ lifestyle.

scholarly journals Scientific Overview on CSCI-CITAC Annual General Meeting and 2018 Young Investigators’ Forum

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. E6-E13
Author(s):  
Valera Castanov ◽  
Xiya Ma ◽  
Adam Pietrobon ◽  
Alexander Levit ◽  
Danielle Weber-Adrian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Meeting ◽  
Annual General ◽  
Annual General Meeting ◽  
University Of Toronto ◽  
Constant Change ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Clinician Scientist ◽  
University Of Manitoba ◽  
The University ◽  
Oral Presentations

The 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Young Investigators’ Forum (YIF) of the Canadian Society of Clinician Investigators (CSCI) and Clinician Investigator Trainee Association of Canada/Association des Cliniciens-Chercheurs en Formation du Canada (CITAC/ACCFC) was held in Toronto, Ontario on November 19–20, 2018, in conjunction with the University of Toronto Clinician Investigator Program Research Day. The theme for the meeting was “Prepare for Success—Things to Master Now for Clinician Scientists in Training”; with lectures and workshops that were designed to provide knowledge and hands-on skills to navigate life as a clinician investigator. The opening remarks were by Jason Berman (President of CSCI), Josh Abraham (President of CITAC/ACCFC) and Nicola Jones (University of Toronto Clinician Investigator Symposium Chair). The keynote speakers were Dr. Ruth Ann Marrie (University of Manitoba), who received the Distinguished Scientist Award, Dr. Davinder Jassal (University of Manitoba), who received the CSCI-RCPSC Henry Friesen Award, and Dr. Aleixo Muise (University of Toronto), who received the Joe Doupe Young Investigator Award. Dr. Minna Woo (University of Toronto), Canada Research Chair in Diabetes Signal Transduction, delivered the keynote lecture “From Onion Cells to Single Cell Seq—A Constant Change in Lenses: A perspective of an evolving clinician scientist”. The workshops, focusing on career development for clinician-scientists, were hosted by Drs. Robert Chen, Stephen Juvet, Lorraine Kalia, Phyllis Billia, Neil Goldenberg, Nicola Jones, Srdjanaa Filipovic, Jason Berman, Josh Abraham, Melanie Szweras, Joseph Ferenbok and Uri Tabori. The AGM also included presentations from clinician investigator trainees from across the country, and these abstracts are summarized in this review. Over 80 abstracts were showcased at this year’s meeting during the poster session, with six outstanding abstracts selected for oral presentations during the President’s Forum.

In Which Department(s) the Robots Might Be Employed

2020 ◽  
pp. 295-322
Author(s):  
Seden Doğan
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Service Robots ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Service Robotics ◽  
Industrial Robotics ◽  
Job Tasks ◽  
Tourism Education ◽  
The University

The development of service robotics comes along with the development of industrial robotics. Service robots are designed to perform professional job tasks as well as for service users in areas of everyday life. One of the fields for service robots' application is medicine. This chapter determines the opinions of the university students who have tourism education towards tasks that may be performed by the robots. The research question was “in which hotel department the robots might be employed”. In total, 396 valid surveys were collected from the students, Mann Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis-H Tests were conducted to test the hypotheses. It was found that gender, department, and grade are significantly effective on the students' opinions towards tasks that might be performed by service robots.

DESCRIPTION OF PRE-UNIVERSITY CODING WORKSHOPS RECRUITING FOR DIVERSITY

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Dornian ◽  
Dr. Mohammad Moshirpour ◽  
Dr. Laleh Behjat
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Program Delivery ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Hands On ◽  
University Of Calgary ◽  
The University ◽  
Out Of School

Given the need to increase diversity in technical fields, the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary created an out-of-school coding workshop for pre-university students, now known as “Schulich Ignite.” Five of these innovative and hands-on workshops have been run since 2017 with the objective of increasing diversity in science and engineering. Since its inception, over 400 people have participated as mentees or mentors. In this paper, we describe the program as it started in 2017 and the four iterations it has gone through with focus on the recruitment techniques, organization, program delivery, and outcomes. We look at enrollment, exposure, and diversity in the program. From the preliminary results, we propose areas of future research for delivering and researching pre-university engineering workshops.

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