Important EPICS Week 2 Announcements
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[cid:image004.png@01D559B6.6ABF2790]Spotlight on:
Teaming
Working effectively as a team is critical to success in any design project. While we all understand this, it leaves us asking "How do we work together effectively?" There is no easy path to developing an effective team, but there are best-practices that can be employed early in the semester to help your team get on the same page and up and running smoothly. A few of these may include:
1. Determine regular outside of lab meeting times as quickly as possible.
2. Agree upon methods of communication. Will you use email, a texting app, or some other mode of communication?
3. As a team, create a list of agreed upon Team Standards - a set of principles or expectations to which the team will hold one another accountable
4. Discuss preferred methods for handling issues - when there is conflict or disagreement, what is the chain of command to address it? If a teammate fails to complete a duty, how will this be handled?
5. Develop a team charter that includes the problem statement, project timeline, and organizational chart. Every team member should know and own the team goals.
For additional info, one great resource is https://tll.mit.edu/help/teaching-teamwork
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Wallet Exercise - Due this week for all first-time EPICS students who are NOT in the learning community
The wallet exercise will be conducted as skill sessions throughout this coming week. Please register for one of the sections on MyEPICS<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MyEpics/index.php>. This activity is required if this is both your first semester in EPICS and you are not registered in ENGR 133. Learning community students will complete the exercise in their ENGR 133 classes. If you cannot attend any of these sessions, an online makeup (The Gift Giving Activity) is available online<https://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS/purdue/individual-documents/profession…>.
Reminder: PDH Deduction for No-Shows to Live PDHs
Students who register for a PDH session and fail to attend will be deducted one PDH credit for each missed event. You may deregister up to 24 hours before the event if your schedule changes and you are unable to attend. This change is intended to ensure that students who wish to attend a session are able to do so, rather than have empty seats due to no-shows.
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EPICS Grading
* The Individual Evaluation Rubric (IER)<https://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS/purdue/team-documents/ier/edit> clearly spells out the requirements for each grade level.
* It is advisable to review the IER early in the semester to understand grading in EPICS.
* Unexcused absences from lab can have a significant effect on your grade. Be sure to clear any absences with your TA and advisor.
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Priority Project Program - Applications due August 30
The intent of the priority project program is to select a small set of projects (pilot to start with 5 or fewer) from the 100+ ongoing EPICS projects and to provide those project teams with additional expertise and resources to ensure that a timely and quality deliverable is produced. See https://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS/purdue/priority_project_program for details.
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Student Service Learning Grants - Due October 4th
All EPICS projects with non-Purdue partners should apply: Purdue's Office of Engagement provides grants to students or student organizations for work on community service learning projects. This program's goal is to expand the community involvement of Purdue students in partnership with communities, nonprofit agencies, schools, and governmental bodies. Both the application and guidelines for the Student Grant Program for Community Service/Service Learning Projects can be found online: https://slg.engagement.purdue.edu
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Oral English Proficiency Program is Recruiting Volunteers
The OEPP needs volunteers to help international graduate students prepare to become effective teaching assistants at Purdue. See the attached flier for details.
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Andrew Pierce
EPICS Academic Administrator
Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering - Room 1209
701 West Stadium Avenue
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2045
Email: pierce1(a)purdue.edu<mailto:pierce1@purdue.edu>
Phone: (765) 414-2107
http://www.purdue.edu/epics
Welcome new and returning EPICS Students!
Being part of EPICS gives you access to the EPICS Computing Lab (ARMS 1095), Design Build Lab (ARMS B103), Electrical Hardware and Prototype Assembly Labs (both in ARMS 1098). Since your safety is important to us, access via your Purdue ID is granted only after you review the Lab Safety Awareness and Use Guidelines form.
Even if you don't take advantage of opening doors with your PUID card, participating in any of the EPICS activities (including weekly labs) requires you to be aware of the risks present in the labs and have a minimum knowledge of what to do in case of emergency. Because the form content may be revised at any time, all EPICS participants are required to review the form at least once per year.
In the spirit of continuous improvement, the form has been moved to Purdue Passport. Please visit https://www.openpassport.org/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f to access it. Make sure you are part of the EPICS group to see the EPICS safety badge. Please visit me in ARMS 1210 if you have any issues or questions. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Thanks,
Jorge Martinez
EPICS Lab Manager
Purdue University | Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering - Room 1210
701 West Stadium Ave West Lafayette, IN 47907
+1 765 494 0629 | +1 574 214 9450 (mobile)
mart1419(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mart1419@purdue.edu> | https://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS
Important EPICS Pre-Semester Announcements
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Welcome Students
Welcome to the EPICS family new students, and welcome back to the returners. We are excited to see the impact you will make in the community through your work this semester. There are some changes for this semester, so please pay careful attention to the announcements below.
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Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
All students are required to complete five (5) PDHs per credit hour each semester. The requirements are listed in the PDH Menu<https://sharepoint.ecn.purdue.edu/epics/teams/Public%20Documents/PDH%20Menu…>.
* All first time students will need to watch the Introduction to EPICS<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc0ibrJx9X0nupwJAyql2G1nJySiF0k-3> playlist on YouTube before the first lab.
* The Wallet Exercise PDH will be conducted differently depending on whether or not you are concurrently taking ENGR 133
o ENGR 133 students will do the exercise in their ENGR 133 lecture and will automatically be given credit for the exercise
o All other first-time EPICS students will need to enroll in one of the Wallet Exercise skill sessions in myEPICS, which will be posted during the first week of class.
Instructions for Logging Online Lecture Completion:
1) Watch all videos in the appropriate playlist. It is a good idea to subscribe to the EPICS Youtube channel.
2) Login to MyEPICS<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MyEpics/> using your Purdue career account.
3) Click View Activities, select 'All' in the 'Show' dropdown, and find activity with the naming matching the playlist.
4) Click 'Makeup', fill out the form, and click 'Submit'
Important: PDH Deduction for No-Shows to Live PDHs
Students who register for a PDH session and fail to attend will be deducted one PDH credit for each missed event. You may deregister up to 24 hours before the event if your schedule changes and you are unable to attend. This change is intended to ensure that students who wish to attend a session are able to do so, rather than have empty seats due to no-shows.
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Lab Attendance
* EPICS is a team oriented design course. Unexcused absence to lab will result in a steep penalty to your grade.
* If you need an excused absence, be sure to let your TA and advisor know in advance.
* See https://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS/teams/team-documents/Grading for details.
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Priority Project Program - Applications due August 30
The intent of the priority project program is to select a small set of projects (pilot to start with 5 or fewer) from the 100+ ongoing EPICS projects and to provide those project teams with additional expertise and resources to ensure that a timely and quality deliverable is produced. See https://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS/purdue/priority_project_program for details.
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EPICS Website
New students will want to become familiar with the EPICS website, where you will find the syllabus, lab and lecture schedule, assignments (milestones), and more.
See https://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS/purdue.
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Design Review
* All EPICS teams present to outside reviewers two times per semester. For Spring, those will be weeks 7 and 15.
* Midterm Review: October 1-4
* Final Review: November 19-22. Note this is earlier than normal and plan accordingly.
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Purchase Request System
* Your team will need to purchase materials for use in the construction of your project.
* All purchase requests will be initiated and managed through Docusign.
* The Docusign form can be accessed through the EPICS website or directly at:
https://na2.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=d3bdbc42-…
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Andrew Pierce
EPICS Academic Administrator
Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering - Room 1209
701 West Stadium Avenue
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2045
Email: pierce1(a)purdue.edu<mailto:pierce1@purdue.edu>
Phone: (765) 414-2107
http://www.purdue.edu/epics
