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- Schminder, Jörg, 1982-, et al.
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An IVR Engineering Educational Laboratory AccommodatingCDIO Standards
- 2019
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Ingår i: The 15th International CDIO Conference: Proceedings – Full Papers. - Aarhus : Aahus University Library. - 9788775074594 ; , s. 647-658
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper presents the development of an educational immersive virtual reality (IVR) program considering both technological and pedagogical affordances of such learning environments. The CDIO Standards have been used as guidelines to ensure desirable outcomes of IVR for an engineering course. A learning model has been followed to use VR characteristics and learning affordances in teaching basic principles. Different game modes, considered as learning activities, are incorporated to benefit from experiential and spatial knowledge representation and to create a learning experience that fulfils intended learning outcomes (ILOs) (defined by CDIO Standard 2 and Bloom’s learning taxonomy) associated with the particular course moment. The evaluation of IVR laboratory highlights effectiveness of the approach in achieving ILOs provided that pedagogical models have been followed to create powerful modes of learning.
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- Whalen, Katherine A., et al.
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'All They Do Is Win': Lessons learned from use of a serious game for Circular Economy education
- 2018
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Ingår i: Resources, Conservation and Recycling. - : Elsevier BV. - 0921-3449 .- 1879-0658. ; 135, s. 335-345
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper aims to explore how Circular Economy (CE) can be taught in higher education through the use of a serious game, In the Loop. Despite the growing literature base related to CE, academic reflection on education for CE is currently limited. In the Loop was developed to provide an experiential learning situation for educating about material scarcity and CE. This study reflects on the use of the game with engineering students pursuing higher education. Seventy-one reflections, written after students played the game, were qualitatively coded through the use of a-priori coding. This paper presents the findings from analysis of five themes: Gameplay, Systems Thinking, Material Criticality, Realism/Real World Connection, and Suggestions for Change (to the game). Use of the game encouraged students to think holistically and reflect on material scarcity. Students highlighted the importance of adopting strategies, including CE, to address resource challenges, with many reflecting on how their own actions and abilities could play a role. Moreover, the study suggests In the Loop has broad relevance in education related to resource management practices and confirms previous research on the benefits of games as boundary objects to facilitate systems thinking.
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- Johansson, Björn, 1975, et al.
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SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION RESEARCH: AWARENESS, MEASURES AND DEVELOPMENT
- 2012
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Ingår i: International Journal of Sustainable Development. - 1923-6662. ; 4:11, s. 95-104
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper takes its standpoint in thehypothesis that awareness of sustainability is the keyto create sustainable products, and that this awarenessbegins already at research level. It describes thedevelopment and follow-up of a method forincreasing sustainability awareness in sustainableproduction research. Several activities were carriedout to increase the awareness. Firstly) workshopswith researchers and industry on sustainability.Secondly) development of measures based onliterature and interviews with researchers. Thirdly)monitoring of awareness through concept maps.Progress was evaluated by comparing the awarenessof the population when the project started in 2010,and then again in 2011. The results show that theparticipants had shifted their view from primaryemphasizing technology towards a more balancedview of sustainability where social aspects were moreoften taken into consideration. According to theconcept maps methodology, sustainability awarenessin the population increased with 25%.
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959, et al.
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VET Education for Sustainable Development in Sweden.
- 2024
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Ingår i: Ametller, J., Asikainen, E., Gual Oliva, M., & Němejc, K. Eds. (2024) Teacher Training for Education for Sustainable Development: Developing a Shared Competence Framework.. - Prague, Czech Republic : Czech University of Life Sciences.
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The book “Teacher Training for Education for Sustainable Development: Developing a Shared Competence Framework” is tangible evidence of the collaborative efforts of committed researchers, educators and policy makers who are striving to improve the quality of teacher education for sustainable development. This work crystallizes valuable insights gained from in-depth research, workshops and interviews conducted in five collaborating countries, and lays the foundation for a unified competency framework that crosses borders and strengthens the global dialogue on education.
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- Mocholí Montañés, Rubén, 1990
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Emissions reduction and flexible operation of energy-intensive industrial processes and power plants
- 2019
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious ”Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development” to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers each year. The winners come from numerous countries and scientific disciplines and are recognised for their outstanding achievements in making our societies more sustainable. Selected by a jury of German experts, the award winners are granted unique access to the country’s research community
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- Mathern, Alexandre, 1986, et al.
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Sustainability-driven structural design using artificial intelligence
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Ingår i: 20th Congress of IABSE, New York City 2019: The Evolving Metropolis - Report. ; , s. 1058-1065
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The construction industry is responsible for a large share of the global environmental impact. The need for addressing sustainability and increased competition calls for the development of innovative design methods that include sustainability in a transparent way. The aim of this work is to propose a framework to use machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) for structural design optimization based on sustainability and buildability criteria. AI opens up new possibilities to optimize and assess structures early in the planning and design stages. In that way, it is possible to decrease the negative and enhance the positive environmental, economic and social impacts and create a more time‐ and cost‐effective design process. The work is meant to serve as a first step toward the development of AI‐based methods in the construction industry, which can bring digitalization in the construction industry to a new level and create new services and business models.
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Study trip to the USA 1998 - visits to 6 universities
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Samlingsverk (redaktörskap) (refereegranskat)abstract
- This document has been created as an aid in the development of strategies for taking Chalmers University of Technology into the 21st century. It is a working document, the purpose of which is to provide input for the design and prioritization of our development activities. In this respect, it has already contributed to our work, both at the school/department levels and at the university as a whole.It is not meant to be a “final report”, but rather to remain a work in process. Each section reflects the strongest impressions made on the person responsible for that section. As a result, some overlap can be found between sections, as it can be essential to review these impressions from different perspectives. The intention has been to cover all subject areas; at the same time retaining the flavor of the individual or group contributions. In 1996, an exchange of experiences and ideas was initiated between the deans of the Schools of Architecture (A), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ED), Chemical Engineering (K) and Technology Management and Economics (I) and the President of Chalmers, concerning the strategic development of Chalmers and its schools. During these meetings, the need for an analysis of current developments in the world was recognized, aiming at improved positions for the individual schools as well as for Chalmers as a whole.In 1997, a trip to the USA was planned, the purpose of which was to harvest ideas and learn from the following prominent American universities: The Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta (“Georgia Tech”, a state university that has climbed up the American ranking lists during the last decade), Motorola University in Schaumburg (a company “university”, an increasingly common phenomenon among major American companies), Northwestern University in Chicago (a private national university that has placed high on the ranking lists for an extended period of time), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y.(the oldest university of technology in the USA-private), the University of Massachusetts Lowell (“UMass”- a regional state university that has undergone major transformation) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT- the leading private national university of technology in the United States).The basic idea was for several individuals from each school to be involved (a total of some 22 persons), since the knowledge and experience gained from the trip was to be put into practice. During the autumn of 1997, we therefore divided into four working groups responsible for: 1) development and leadership, 2) cooperation and focus in research and research education, 3) external and internal relations and 4) information technology in education. The different schools were represented in all groups and were assigned to prepare questions within their respective areas of responsibility.We visited the six universities between March 25 and April 5, 1998, and the four working groups were expected to cover the issues they had prepared. Three of the trip’s days were earmarked for exchange of experience and reflection, i.e. the groups described the most interesting or thought-provoking features, suggested which elements might be put to use at Chalmers, and presented these reflections to the other participants.After returning to Sweden, the groups have kept working on their analyses. Using notes from interviews and printed material, the groups have written reports on their observations and what they have learned in the United States. In these analyses, the groups’ learnings are related to the present reality and recommendations for the future at Chalmers. These reports were presented to the Board of Chalmers on June 4 1998, and have now been compiled in this document.
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- Sagberg, Fridulv, et al.
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A Review of Research on Driving Styles and Road Safety
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Ingår i: Human Factors. - : SAGE Publications. - 1547-8181 .- 0018-7208. ; 57:No. 7, November 2015, s. 1248- 1275
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective: To outline a conceptual framework for understanding driving style and, based on this, review the state-of-the-art research on driving styles in relation to road safety.Background: Previous research has indicated a relationship between the driving styles adopted by drivers and their crash involvement. However, a comprehensive literature review of driving style research is lacking. Method: A systematic literature search was conducted, including empirical, theoretical and methodological research on driving styles related to road safety. Results: A conceptual framework was proposed where driving styles are viewed in terms of driving habits established as a result of individual dispositions as well as social norms and cultural values. Moreover, a general scheme for categorising and operationalizing driving styles was suggested. On this basis, existing literature on driving styles and indicators was reviewed. Links between driving styles and road safety were identified and individual and socio-cultural factors influencing driving style were reviewed. Conclusion: Existing studies have addressed a wide variety of driving styles, and there is an acute need for a unifying conceptual framework in order to synthesise these results and make useful generalisations. There is a considerable potential for increasing road safety by means of behaviour modification. Naturalistic driving observations represent particularly promising approaches to future research on driving styles. Application: Knowledge about driving styles can be applied in programmes for modifying driver behaviour and in the context of usage-based insurance. It may also be used as a means for driver identification and for the development of driver assistance systems.
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