Seeding undergraduate research experience: From Georgia Tech to KFUPM case study. Issue 4 (October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al-Ghadhban, Samir; Muqaibel, Ali; Alregib, Ghassan; Al-Shaikhi, Ali
• Is Part Of: International journal of electrical engineering education. Volume 55:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 313
• Page End: 323
• Publication Date: 2018-10
• Subjects: Undergraduate research -- course-based undergraduate research experience -- career path -- electrical engineering -- SURE -- Survey of Undergraduate Research Experience; Electrical engineering -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Periodicals; Electrical engineering -- Periodicals; 621.30711
• DOI: 10.1177/0020720918773054
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-7209

Abstract

In this paper, implementation and outcomes of an undergraduate research course are presented. The associated gains and learning outcomes of the course are evaluated and benchmarked with other international undergraduate research experiences. The course was offered to undergraduate students at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). The research group structure adopts Georgia Tech model. The paper summarizes the course structure, content, and best practices. In addition, the results of undergraduate research experience survey are presented and analyzed. The students reported significant gains in understanding of the research process and significant improvements in writing and oral presentation skills.