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- ItemA New Zealand National Outreach Program – Inspiring Young Girls in Humanitarian Engineering(Penn State University, 27/11/2017) Goodyer JE; Soysa IThe representation of women in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and professions fall far short of their representation in other various disciplines. Finding ways to increase underrepresented populations in STEM fields continues to be a major initiative in education. Outreach programs that demonstrate the social benefits of engineering are an effective way to engage students’ interest and enhance their understanding of the theory and practice of science and engineering. This paper describes the design of an outreach program that provided a learning experience on the nature of engineering (via community service activities) to school girls aged 10 to 13 years in New Zealand. The objective of the program was to raise aspirations of young girls to pursue a career in engineering, by demonstrating the social benefits of engineering and thus develop enthusiasm for STEM subjects applied in the context of humanitarian engineering. The strategies for improving similar outreach programs and the lessons learned are also discussed.
- ItemCatalysing interdisciplinary research at Massey University(2017-06-01) Goodyer JE; Ryan A; Robertson TAs the research environment in which Massey University operates shifts to prioritise high-impact research and interdisciplinary research, it is imperative that the University acts proactively to develop the necessary capability to respond to these changes. From the findings of this research we propose that a key mechanism for helping to catalyse interdisciplinary research at Massey can be provided through establishing an ‘Integration and Implementation Sciences framework’ at Massey. An Integration and Implementation Sciences framework has immediate resonance in relation to wicked problems associated with fields such as Agrifood, sustainability and health. Interdisciplinary research is to be encouraged and supported through the creation of a new centrally-funded IDR seed fund. A key mechanism to support the development of staff expert in interdisciplinary research is through the creation of a ‘Framework for Interdisciplinary Research Professional Development’
- ItemIntegrated environmental process planning for the design and manufacture of automotive components(Taylor & Francis, 2007) Singh S; Goodyer JE; Popplewell KAdvanced product quality planning (APQP) logic is widely used by manufacturers for the design and manufacture of automotive components. Manufacturers are increasingly finding difficulties to incorporate environmental considerations in the broad range of products that they manufacture. Therefore, there is a need for a systematic method for environmental process planning to evaluate product configurations and their associated environmental impact. The framework and models discussed in this paper can deal with a variety of product characteristics and environmental impacts through a selection of environmental performance indicators (EPIs) for a final product configuration. The framework and models have been applied in a real-life application and have proven that changes in product design or process selection can reduce the product's environmental impact and increase process efficiency. Hence, manufacturers can use the framework and models during the APQP process to benchmark each product variation that they manufacture in a standardized manner and realize cost saving opportunities.
- ItemMultination Research Programmes: The UNESCO UNITWIN in Humanitarian Engineering Outreach Case Study(25/06/2016) Goodyer JEThis paper describes the building of partnerships involving multiple nations through the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation's university twinning and networking scheme (UNESCO UNITWIN) in Humanitarian Engineering. The originators of the UNESCO UNITWIN span the globe: the network's coordinator is Coventy University, based in the UK, and is supported by the Institute of Accountancy Arusha, Tanzania; the University of Malta and Massey University in New Zealand. The main objectives of the UNESCO UNITWIN is to promote an integrated system of research, training and information on humanitarian engineering and to enhance cross-cultural learning and sharing. We believe that humanitarian engineering is about having a forward thinking view: investing in what adds value to society, looking at how to use our engineering capability to apply technology appropriately into communites' self-identified needs. This paper reviews how the UNESCO UNITWIN was formed and describes a case study of an outreach programme; addressing one of the network's goals to raise public awareness about how engineering can help society. Using these two 'lenses' we highlight the challenges of partnering with multiple nations using documented theories of transdisciplinary working. Challenges such as inexperience and communicating over large time-zone differences replicates what other transdisciplinary programmes experience. What we have learnt is that knowledge about multination collaboration is tacit. The challenge for the engineering education community is to make this knowledge explict so that we can equip ourselves and the next generation of engineers to effectively practice across disciplines and cultures.
- ItemStepping into one another's world: Apprenticeships - Transforming engineering technologist education in New Zealand(Massey University, New Zealand, 2015-06-30) Goodyer JE; Frater TGThe authors have been contracted to advise the Tertiary Education Commission on the viability of apprenticeship models to educate degree level engineering technologists. We have conducted a literature review of learning models that have high levels of employer involvement, supplemented by interviews with tertiary providers involved in delivering new degree apprenticeships. We have found that there has been a resurgence of apprenticeships as a model for delivering higher education. The challenges of the future require engineering graduates to be more rounded individuals than those educated through traditional means. Apprenticeships deliver this more rounded engineer. Two key findings are the need for effective collaboration between employers and educationalists at the design and planning stage, and clear pathways to higher levels of education. Employers have to be in the driving seat, specifying degree standards that are outcome-based and occupation-driven. We have endorsed apprenticeships as a viable learning model for educating engineering technologists and have provided recommendations to the Tertiary Education Commission for establishing new degrees in New Zealand based on an apprenticeship learning model.
- ItemUK Degree Apprenticeships a Year in ReviewGoodyer JEThis report summarises the first year operation of the digital & technology solutions degree apprenticeship at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) in the UK. It focuses on MMU's progress and their SME engagement. This report provides valuable insights, adding detail and depth, to the understanding of the early stages of the Trailblazer journey.
