this lack of representation in higher education engineeringprograms, the University of Lowell S-STEM program, funded by the NSF Scholarships inScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM), has the goal torecruit three cohorts of low-income, high-achieving students who wish to pursue a career inhigher education. The UML S-STEM program supports engineering scholars for four years,their last two years of undergraduate school and their first two years of graduate school. Thegoal of the program is to attract and retain diverse engineering S-STEM scholars and preparethem to enter the competitive pool of future faculty candidates. We present our successes and challenges in recruiting the first two cohorts of low-income
identify relevant standards (i.e., technical documents thatprovide best practices and establish uniform procedures across different organizations) andappropriately use these standards to guide their work. The use of standards is so central toengineering that the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), whichaccredits colleges and universities that offer engineering degrees, requires that an accreditedprogram “incorporates appropriate engineering standards and multiple constraints” into acapstone design experience [1]. Standards are valued in industry, as well. A survey of managersin technical sectors showed that the managers viewed standards as essential to daily operations,regardless of their company’s specific sector [2
Paper ID #39786Board 265: Engaging Students in Exploring Computer Hardware Funda-mentalsUsing FPGA Board GamesAndrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida Andrea is a doctoral student at the University of Florida specializing in Educational Technology within the Curriculum and Instruction program. She has a master’s degree in Education and ICT and a bachelor’s degree in Software Systems Engineering. Andrea has been teaching undergraduate and graduate courses for the past thirteen years covering topics such as algorithms, process engineering, instructional design, and applications of technology in education. Her research
field or technical area, (2) gaining exposureto a company for employment opportunities, (3) working on a project sponsored by industry, (4)quality of the project pitch, and (5) knowledge on the project technology. The background andmethodology of the project selection process described by these authors is similar to the processdescribed below for this study, and fairly common in the engineering capstone community basedon the literature review and anecdotal conversations in events such as the Capstone DesignConference [11].To evaluate student performance when completing the PR Survey, it is necessary to quantify theeffort they place on the task. While effort is not a widely accepted definition for quantitativeanalysis, it has been included in
Watford is Professor of Engineering Education, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Executive Di- rector of the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity.Dr. Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech Dr. Walter Lee is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education and the director for research at the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED), both at Virginia Tech.Dr. Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Tech Jacob Grohs is an Assistant Professor in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech with Affiliate Faculty status in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics and the Learning Sciences and Technologies at Virginia Tech. He holds degrees in Engineering Mechanics (Dr. Teri Kristine Reed, University of
Paper ID #36981Curriculum Alignment for Workforce Development in Advanced Manufac-turingDr. Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University Dr. Akbar Eslami is a professor and Engineering Technology coordinator in the Department of Math, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology at Elizabeth City State University. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University. His research interests are in Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, Design Optimization, Finite Element Analysis, Reverse Engineering, and Automation.Dr. Kuldeep S. Rawat, Elizabeth City State University KULDEEP S. RAWAT is
Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad El Bosque 2 Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial, Universidad de los Andes 3 Departamento de Ingeniería de Sistemas y Computación, Universidad de los AndesAbstractScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is an approach that integrates scienceand mathematics education through the development of scientific practices, technology,engineering design, and mathematical analysis. Although governments in North American andEuropean countries have invested in promoting the study of STEM disciplines, educationalprograms for migrants have been offered for adults, and very few programs for children, which areinvisible, downplaying the
’ programs are offered in Sub-Saharan universities that have beenadapted from other countries, e.g. Sweden in the global north. As reported in the University WorldNews, Africa Edition, “a master’s in renewable energy is offered by about 20 African universities such asthe University of Zimbabwe, Makerere University in Uganda, the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzaniaand Mekelle University in Ethiopia.” [4] The College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology atMakerere University in Uganda hosts a master’s in renewable energy program that offers variousspecializations including bioenergy, hydroelectric power, solar power, wind power and energy efficientbuilding systems tracks. They include courses in the technologies themselves as well as
and Corporate Social Responsibility will be published by The MIT Press in 2021. She is also the co-editor of Energy and Ethics? (Wiley-Blackwell, 2019) and the author of Mining Coal and Undermining Gender: Rhythms of Work and Family in the American West (Rutgers University Press, 2014). She regularly publishes in peer-reviewed journals in anthropology, science and technology studies, engineering studies, and engineering education. Her research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the British Academy.Dr. Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines Juan Lucena is Professor and Director of Humanitarian Engineering Undergraduate Programs at the Col- orado
were agreed upon as being comprehensive and understandable.ABET Student OutcomesIn an effort to ensure graduates from engineering programs meet various technical andprofessional requirements to be successful in the workforce, the Accreditation Board ofEngineering and Technology (ABET) approved Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC2000) [12]. Thedevelopment of EC2000 was a multi-year process; workshops were hosted to identify concernsof college deans and faculty, industry professionals, practicing engineers, and educationresearchers before publishing recommendations for change in undergraduate engineeringprograms [12]. These recommendations formed the basis for EC2000 which focused for the firsttime on student outcomes upon completion of an engineering
institutions that pledgethemselves to ADRP’s goals of “continuous improvement” in engineering diversity and inclusionprojects. The program has given these badges to over 130 public and private engineering schoolsand continues to accept applications for Bronze, Silver, and Direct to Silver Badges with plans fora Gold tier in the future. The Bronze badge requires that: • The institution is a member of the ASEE • The Dean has signed the Diversity Pledge and is a member of the Engineering Deans Council (EDC) or Engineering Technology Council (ETC) • There are academic support programs for underrepresented students in engineering. • The institution has at least one pipeline activity with a community college (or equivalent) or high
globally recognized for its integrated and application-driven approaches to solving real-world problems with cutting-edge simulation and visualizationtechnologies. CIVS works closely with industry, K-12 schools, colleges, and governmentalbranches to address critical issues in engineering, energy, productivity, quality, safety, education,and the environment. CIVS uses computational models to simulate real phenomena and predicttheir behavior under specified conditions, and visualization technology to create 3D images andvirtual reality environments. Integrating simulation and visualization enables effective dataanalysis and presentation, communication of ideas, and problem solving, and promotes effectivecreation of virtual teaching/learning modules
., Texas State University Dr. Kimberly G. Talley, P.E. is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, Bobcat Made Makerspace Director at Texas State University, and a licensed Professional Engineer. She received her Ph.D. and M.S.E. from the University of Texas at Austin in Structural Engineering. Her undergraduate degrees in History and in Construction Engineering and Management are from North Car- olina State University. Dr. Talley teaches courses in the Construction Science and Management and Civil Engineering Technology Programs, and her research focus is in student engagement and retention in engineering and engineering technology education. Contact: talley@txstate.eduPablo Rodriguez Verde
program- ming. Tony Hills has earned a Master of Business and Organizational Leadership degree from Defiance College and a Master of Cybersecurity and Information Assurance degree from Western Governors Uni- versity. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Cybersecurity for Advanced Manufacturing OrganizationsIntroductionManufacturing organizations are increasingly relying on technology to increase productivity andremain competitive. This technology is often implemented by operational technology (OT)technicians whose focus is more on system performance and reliability than on following goodcybersecurity practices. Partially because of this IBM Security’s X-Force Threat
is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Prairie View A&M University. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2005. His research interests include CAD/CAM, additive manufacturing, virtual pro- totyping, and engineering education.Dr. Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University Bugrahan Yalvac is an associate professor of science and engineering education in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture at Texas A&M University, College Station. He received his Ph.D. in science education at the Pennsylvania State University i ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work-In
describe a community-engaged design program and how it has engaged industry and corporate representatives toenhance their professional preparation and the capacity of the program to meet needs of thecommunity partners.Overview of EPICS ProgramThe EPICS program has been engaging students with local and global community partners for 28years. EPICS is a design course with the express goal of connecting engineering students, whoneeded opportunities to gain real-world experience, with community organizations, who neededassistance keeping pace with the rapidly changing landscape of technology [19]. This symbioticrelationship quickly flourished, resulting in major impacts to all parties involved. Students whoparticipated in the EPICS design courses were
, and maintains a portfolio of NSF and private grants to support STEM and CTE pathways in the region.Christopher Russell Christopher Russell is the Information and Engineering Technologies Project Manager at Northern Vir- ginia College. His research focuses on developing novel methods of integrating digital fabrication into formal and informal STEM instruction. Currently, he manages two NSF ATE awards - Makers By Design, a design thinking professional learning program for interdisciplinary groups of educators, and Product Design Incubator, a summer-long entrepreneurship program for community college students.Antarjot Kaur ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Building Data
Engineering at the same institution, addressing the durability of concrete and self-healing concrete, respectively. She is currently a professor and researcher at itt Performance Techno- logical Institute in Performance and Civil Construction at UNISINOS- Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, working mainly in the following areas themes: vertical sealing systems, mechanical and structural performance, technological control of concrete, the durability of materials and construction systems and high and ultra high-performance concrete. She works as a Professor in the disciplines Structural Analysis I, Structural Analysis II, Civil Construction I and II, Strength of Materials, and Mechanics of Solids, in the graduations of
systems for the civil infrastructure, engineering education, and technology transfer through education and community outreach.Dr. James Giancaspro, P.E., University of Miami James Giancaspro, Ph.D., P.E. is an associate professor of civil engineering with an emphasis on struc- tures and mechanics. He has two years of industry experience and 17 years of teaching and research experience at the University of Miami, where he is also currently a graduate program director. His current engineering education research interests include instructional technology in mechanics, undergraduate student retention, and graduate student support.Max Cacchione, University of Miami Agile technology executive with 20 years of experience
, 122), and various electives in machine learning for engineering students (ENGR 489). His doctoral research is on incorporating ma- chine learning topics into the engineering curriculum, providing a foundation for engineers to utilize the technology in their work fields, and developing a framework to assist other educators in expanding ML content in their courses.Ms. Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Krystal Corbett is the First-Year Engineering Programs Coordinator and Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Louisiana Tech University. She is also the Co-Director of the Office for Women in Science and Engineering at Louisiana Tech.Dr. David Hall, Louisiana Tech University
Paper ID #40054Board 434: Work in Progress: Building a Sustainable InstitutionalStructure to Support STEM ScholarsDr. Donald W. Mueller Jr. P.E., Purdue University, Fort Wayne Don Mueller received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the Missouri University of Science & Technology and is currently an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at PFW. He served as chair of the IPFW engineering department for four years. Don is interested in engineering education from the first-year to graduate-level. He has taught many courses in the thermal-fluid sciences, including Sustainable Energy Sources and
architect. During her time in UTEP graduate school, she conducted research for the civil engineering (CE) department on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles technology on construction-site workers safety. She also conducted joint research for the National Science Foundation’s ASPIRE (Advancing Sustainable through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification) Engineering Research Center and the US Department of Transportation’s CAR- TEEH (Center for Advancing Research in Transportation Emissions, Energy, and Health). She evaluated the environmental and social justice impacts of the electrified technologies (electric vehicles (EVs), EV charging stations, and electrified roadways) with a focus on underrepresented communities.Dr
Engineering Education as a Hybrid Student at Purdue University. She hopes to analyze the factors that impact nontraditional students’ success and persistence in engineer- ing, particularly at the community college level. Anne received a BS and MS in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Since graduating in 2015, Anne has worked as a clean technology researcher and engineer in the environmental remediation sector. She has taught engineering at Black Rocket summer camps, the University of Colorado, and Front Range Community College. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Reimagining International Research for Students in a Virtual
work has involved studying intersectional and spatial visualization devel- opment.Sydney Free, Purdue University, West Lafayette Sydney Free is a junior in mechanical engineering at Purdue University and has been working with the DeBoer Lab within the Purdue School of Engineering Education since the Spring semester of 2022. Her work involves developing adaptable learning technologies for displaced communities.Michael Dunham, Purdue University, West Lafayette Michael Dunham is an undergraduate at Purdue majoring in Mechanical Engineering, and has worked with the DeBoer Lab in Purdue’s school of Engineering Education Research since 2022. His work has focused on the use of educational tools in engineering curricula in
Mean SD Min. Max.happiness that I chose to major in engineering. 5.75 1.50 4 7confidence that I will complete my degree in engineering. 5.75 1.26 4 7confidence that I could find an engineering job after I graduate. 6.00 1.41 4 7belief that I am capable of making transformational technological 5.75 0.96 5 7advancements.confidence that I can solve engineering problems in a different way. 6.25 0.96 5 7confidence in my ability to connect different engineering concepts to 6.00 0.82 5
State University Associate professor of computer science at Kansas State University.Dr. William Henry Hsu, Kansas State University William H. Hsu is an associate professor of Computing and Information Sciences at Kansas State Univer- sity. He received a B.S. in Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science and an M.S.Eng. in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University in 1993, and a PhJoshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University Dr. Josh Weese is a Teaching Assistant Professor at Kansas State University in the department of Com- puter Science. Dr. Weese joined K-State as faculty in the Fall of 2017. He has expertise in data science, software engineering, web technologies, computer science education research, and
BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Pittsburg State University in 2016 where he also was a student-athlete participating in Cross Country and Track and Field. He went on to get his BS in Mechanical Engineering in 2019 from UMKC and then completed his Masters in Mechanical Engineering in 2020. He also worked for an en- gineering design firm in Kansas City for 6 years as a data scientist and design engineer and is a licensed P.E. in the state of Missouri. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Brownian Motion or Intentional Engagement? Uncovering Obstacles in an Engineering Transfer PartnershipIntroduction“We assumed a lot about our
universities and research. But despite many graduates going intoindustry, the connection between university and industry in terms of graduate expectationsremains unclear. Even with skills identified, there are some significant hurdles to changing anengineering curriculum. As technologies, businesses, and economic cultures change, so tooshould the skills engineers be taught. However, these cultural shifts can be rapid and are oftentoo fast to be reflected in curriculum updates[1]. There is also the concept of balance in thecurriculum; students do require some amount of fundamental technical knowledge to apply toreal world problems. In the example of running simulation software, to truly be able to setup,run, interpret, and validate results, one must
mechanical engineering studentsin the Spring semester of their junior year. The course involves the selection of materials andmanufacturing processes in design with an emphasis on material mechanical properties,microstructure production and control, manufacturing processes for producing various shapes forcomponents and structures, and use of design methodology. Table 1 shows the topics covered inthis course. Four instructors that had regularly taught the course developed a list of potential real-world examples for making videos based on their experiences in research and industry. From thislist, two applications for the videos were selected; one involves improving polymer manufacturingdevolatilization technology in industry, and the other involves
Paper ID #38838Board 420: Using a Situational Leadership Framework to Understand theRole of Mentors in Cultivating Innovative Thinking Skills in STEMEducationDr. Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Sadan Kulturel-Konak is a professor of Management Information Systems and the director of the Flem- ming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Center at Penn State Berks. She received her Ph.D.in Industrial and Systems Engineering (Auburn Univ.)Dr. Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Dr. Abdullah Konak is a Distinguished Professor of Information Sciences and Technology