EPICS Introductory Lecture

Making a difference by design

Learning Objectives�At the end of class, you will be able to:

�Describe EPICS�List at least 2 of the expectations for EPICS

students�Describe the grading procedures in EPICS�List at least 3 things that will happen in the

first four classes

EPICS will be …• What you make it• Transformational experience, personally

and professionally• Preparation to become a leader in

industry, government, or community• Alumni data support EPICS preparing for

future success

Take initiative. Take risks. Ask questions. Have fun.

EPICS is …• Multidisciplinary Design• Professional Preparation• Service-Learning

• Learning Objectives• Disciplinary knowledge• Design Process• Life-long learning• Customer Awareness (project partners)• Teamwork (leadership)• Communication• Ethics• Social Context

EPICS Schedule

Taped lecture

EPICS Labs (4) (team) 2 hrs – meets Tues/Thur in summer

Outside of lab work – 1 Credit

Outside of lab work – 2 credits

DOCUMENTED evidence of outside of lab progress required for an good grade

In-class lectures

5 Additional Lectures

First few lab meetings…� Introduce team members� Review projects from last semester if applicable� Assign team members to projects

� Can make changes� Have returning students as mentors

� Determine roles� Plan trip to project partner (Learn about the partner!)� Should leave with tasks for the week and/or meeting

time with project team� Begin thinking of goals/responsibilities

� It may not be totally clear the first week but it will

Speak up and ask questions!

Team Organization(s)

Project Manager

Design Lead Design Lead Design Lead

Advisor

Proj Part Liaison

Team members

Project Archivist

Proj Part Liaison

Project Archivist

Team members Team members

Proj Part Liaison

Project Archivist

Team members

TA

Each team has a name and acronym

Team Roles� Project Manager - manages overall team and team

meetings, monitors progress of the project(s)� Design Lead- lead individual project and development of

the design, project documentation and delivery� Project Archivist– accountable for timelines, project and

design documentation� Project Partner Liaison - manage communications with

project partner� Webmaster - maintains the team’s web page� Financial Officer – Manages team budget

Everyone does NOT have a specific roleNew students can take on roles

EPICS Design Notebooks� May be in OneNote or Paper –ask your advisor

�Used to record your� Individual activities (like going to lecture)� Ideas, process of getting to solutions� Interactions with others� Contacts and Resources� REFLECTIVE THINKING

�Put your name in the front� Each page is to be numbered, dated

� Important to record your accomplishments, the process to get there and your thinking� Like writing answers to test questions� Use the notebook, blogs, wiki’s, other paper, etc.

�New Microsoft OneNote Template

� Syllabus and handouts

Grading� Simulates industry performance appraisals� Set team goals through the semester plan� Individual responsibilities set by week 4 with

advisor – agreement on expectations� Checked at class 5, 7 (12) and 15

�Grade yourself�Point to evidence to support that grade

� Highlight accomplishments and point to documentation

� Most Common Grades in EPICS is an A/A -�A’s and A -’s are earned , NOT just given for

showing up

General Grading GuidelinesA = Excellence in work completed and documented

B = Good achievement in work completed and documented

C = Adequate achievement in work completed and documented

D = Inadequate achievement in work completed and documented

F = Fails to meet minimum achievement in work completed and documented.

For accomplishments and outcomes that are appropriate for course level and number of credits

Grading – Learn by Doing� Individual grade reflects the quality and

quantity of the student’s documentedaccomplishments and learning , and team’s accomplishments .

�Juniors and Seniors must show excellence and initiative for an A – DO NOT have to be a project leader

�First-year & sophomores, can get an A following and meeting expectations with excellence, but NOT JUST SHOWING UP

Resources

�EPICS Website�Forms, templates, resources�Each team has own website

� myEPICS�Activated when registered for class�Skills sessions, team info, peer evaluations

� SharePoint server�Archive project and design documentation

� Team email list�See myEPICS

Paperwork

NO Personal Reimbursements!!!!!!

�Use the EPICS purchasing procedures to buy what we need

�Each team has to create a budget� Initially have $200 to spend

�Model release form�Armstrong Safety Agreement

EPICS Lab Space

Computer

Lab

Build

Lab

Electronics

Prototyping

Prototyping

Small Group

Meeting

Conference Room

1098BConference Room

1098C

EPICS Office 1200

Lab Use�Labs are for EPICS students only

�Privilege to use labs and computer room� No charge for printing UNLESS it is abused� ONLY EPICS WORK

�Swipe your card the first day

�Safety-first mindset�Respect for shared space

�Enable projects to make a difference

All the Memes

Emergency Procedures

General Guidelines�Don’t work alone�Call 911 – give location�Sign up for Purdue Alert text

messages�Review the ARMS building emergency

plan

Emergency Procedures�Evacuation�Shelter-In-Place

�Severe Weather�Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Release�Active Shooter

Evacuation� Indicated by fire alarm�Evacuate immediately �Meet at rally

pointbetween PUSH andHampton(Civil)

Severe Weather� Indicated by All Hazard Sirens�Proceed down the stairs to the

basement�Be prepared to kneel facing a wall and

cover your head

HAZMAT�Close all windows and doors�Move to shelter-in-place location

�Do not use elevators

�Look to usual information channels for additional information

Active Shooter�Take refuge in a lockable room

�Prefer rooms without visibility to outside/halls

�Lock interior but not exterior doors�Barricade doors if possible�Call 911 discretely�Try to get further information

(purdue.edu)

Keys to success� Ask lots of questions

� Learn to see your project partner’s perspective

� Listen to partners and stakeholders

� Work together and Respect others

� Respect and care for EPICS equipment and labs

� Be flexible, laugh and have fun!

� Make a difference

�The projects you deliver mean the world to your community partner, give them your best effort.

Homework� Review the EPICS Purdue Website� Review your team Sharepoint page� Complete Model Release and Lab Safety

forms in myEPICS� Log into an EPICS computer

�Checks ECN account

� Read the Design Process Documentation� Check your ID on the door locks

�May not work the first time if your issue number is not 1