227 (MEAM Conference Room)
Bringing Life, Culture, and Fun to Engineering Coursework: A Case Study
This workshop describes our experience in developing, evolving, and assessing the course “Biochemical Engineering of Wine”, which uses the world of winemaking (and tasting!) as a backdrop for discussing a wide variety of interwoven technical issues. We describe challenges associated with balancing student backgrounds with technical foci, using different modalities for assessment during the course, […]
225 (Raisler Lounge)
Teaching Effective Technical Writing: A Case Study
Writing skills are frequently overlooked in STEM education, yet effective written communication is crucial for success in science and engineering. In this workshop, we will share, analyze, and discuss a case study from an upper-level/graduate STEM course that blends technical coursework with a writing-based project, with the goal of building student confidence and skill in […]
108
Integrating Sustainability into Engineering Coursework
Russ Composto (MSE) and Dustyn Roberts (MEAM) will share their experiences incorporating principles of sustainability into their teaching. Participants will discuss how different areas of sustainability can be integrated into different types of classes.
227
Intentional Mentorship: Encouraging Excellence and Empathy in the Classroom and Lab
Want to make an impact in the world? There's no better place to start than with the people around you. This discussion will explore perspectives and strategies for promoting the welfare and flourishing of students, mentees, and colleagues, in both classroom and research settings. We will outline a service-oriented paradigm for mentorship that reframes what […]