Project Info


Measuring the Impact of Courses on Student’s Professional Skills Related to Engineering Practice

Tyrone Vincent | tvincent@mines.edu

The Electrical Engineering department has ongoing research into the impact of laboratory experiences on student’s development. Recent studies indicate that professional skills observed in successful engineers in the field are often underdeveloped in the engineering curriculum. In this project, we are using student responses to assignments in a laboratory course to measure their development along five different aspects related to professional skills. Research assistants review these responses and match parts of the response to the appropriate location on a rubric. Results from this research will be used to understand what aspects of the laboratory contributed to skill development, and guide modifications to the lab in the future.

For more information:
https://peer.asee.org/student-engagement-and-industry-readiness-in-a-systems-exploration-engineering-and-design-laboratory-seed-lab

Student Preparation


Qualifications

A strong candidate will have good communication skills, is able to work independently.

Time Commitment

2-3 hours/month

Skills/Techniques Gained

Understanding of techniques in engineering education

Mentoring Plan

The students are mentored by three EE faculty and one administrative faculty on the project, with weekly meetings