Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2006. Matthew received his doctorate from Clemson University in 2011 in Mechanical Engineering, focused primarily on automotive contDr. Sean Tolman P.E., Utah Valley University Sean S. Tolman is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Utah Valley University in Orem, UT. He earned his BSME degree at Brigham Young University in 2002 and a MSME degree from the University of Utah in 2008 before returning toAmanda C Bordelon, Utah Valley University Amanda Bordelon, PhD, P.E. joined Utah Valley University’s faculty in the new Civil Engineering program in August 2018. She has all of her degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering emphasized in
Paper ID #43128Continuing Evaluation of Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Perspectiveson Renewable Energy: A Two-Year StudyMr. Hang Song, Auburn UniversityDr. John T. Solomon, Tuskegee University Dr. Solomon is a Full Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department of Tuskegee University (TU), AL. He received a Ph.D. from Florida State University (FSU) in 2010. Dr. Solomon’s research interests include high-speed flow control, actuator development, experimental fluid mechanics, micro-scale flow diagnostics, and engineering education. He holds three US patents on high-frequency microactuator technologies developed for
) objects or shapes in space. Improving SVskills has been shown to increase graduation rates and academic accomplishment [Sorby 2012].Research has indicated that women on average have lower spatial visualization scores, possiblydue to lower level of building activity at a young age, but that this skill is teachable andespecially beneficial for female students as highlighted in the report “Why so few? Women inscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics” [Hill et al. 2010] which lists SV training as away to level the playing field between male and female STEM students. Reilly et al. [2017]underscore the significance of spatial ability in STEM education and the potential for targetedinterventions to mitigate gender disparities in this area
(NLP) technologies, through the use of artificialintelligence (AI) agents and Large Language Models (LLM), have already provided significantadvantages in the holistic assessment of high-order features such as argumentation, use ofevidence or scientific thinking [4-6]. With the evolution of Automated Feedback Systems (AFS)[7-9] and, more recently, the release of Open AI’s ChatGPT, LLMs have become commonplacein higher education among students and instructors [10, 11]. The emergence of LLMs in higherand secondary education has triggered an influx of publications on the opportunities andchallenges of incorporating these technologies in instruction and evaluation [10, 12, 13].However, the unique nature of engineering design problems, characterized
classroom interventions around macroethical issues in aerospace engineering and the productive beginnings of engineering judgment as students create and use mathematical models. Aaron holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from U-M, and a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to re-joining U-M, he was an instructor in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder.Dr. Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles Corin (Corey) Bowen is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education, housed in the Department of Civil Engineering at California State University - Los Angeles. Her engineering education research focuses on structural
Student Award and the United States Department of Defense SMART Scholarship.Dr. Bryan Watson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Bryan Watson, PE earned his Ph.D. at the Georgia Institute of Technology and his B.S. in Systems Engineering at the United States Naval Academy in 2009. After graduating, Bryan joined the nuclear Navy, serving as a submarine officer onboard the U.S.S Louisville and at the Naval Prototype Training Unit from 2009-2017. Significant milestones include earning the Master Training Specialist Certification (the military’s highest instructor accreditation), Nuclear Professional Engineer Certification, two Naval Achievement Medals, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and a Naval
Paper ID #41521A Multi-institution Design Project on Sustainable Cities: The Sustainabilityand Social Entrepreneurship FellowshipMr. Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo Mr. Christopher Rennick received his B.A.Sc., Honours Electrical Engineering in 2007 and his M.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 2009, both from the University of Windsor, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Chris is the Engineering Educational Developer in the Pearl Sullivan Engineering Ideas Clinic at the University of Waterloo, where he focuses on implementing hands-on, real-world design experiences across Waterloo’s engineering programs. Chris is
Paper ID #41710Early-Career Engineers’ Stories of Ethics and Equity in the Workplace: AThematic AnalysisDr. Amir Hedayati Mehdiabadi, University of New Mexico Amir Hedayati is an Assistant Professor at Organization, Information & Learning Sciences program at College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences at University of New Mexico. He received a Ph.D. in Human Resource Development from University of IllinChika Winnifred Agha, Colorado State University Chika Winnifred Agha is a graduate student in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at Colorado State University, working towards her master’s
ethical terms to applying ethical principles to a dilemma?Communicating the importance of social skills to incoming students is difficult as they often havean expectation that the focus of engineering education is solely the development of strong technicalskills. Historically, a strong technical background was the main requirement when hiringengineering graduates due to the fast development of technology [1]. More recently, there has beena growing demand for better-rounded graduating engineers with well-developed professional skills– often referred to as soft skills [2]. It is difficult to intentionally teach professional skills inengineering studies, as students and faculty typically prioritize the technical aspect of their degree[3]. This
Paper ID #42769Engineering Research in Transition: Assessing Research Behavior while Adaptingto Access Changes in Library ResourcesHannah Rempel, Oregon State UniversityAdam Lindsley, Oregon State University Adam Lindsley is the Engineering Librarian at Oregon State University. He teaches graduate research ethics, science/information literacy for undergraduates, and library research skills for both. Research interests include information literacy, data management, photogrammetry, pedagogy, and learning technology.Taylor Ralph, Oregon State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024
Paper ID #43795Pedagogy of Engagement: Exploring Three Methods in an Engineering Ethicsand Professionalism CourseJessica Wolf, University of British Columbia Jessica Wolf is a PhD student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UBC. Her research focuses on equity issues in engineering education, particularly looking at the impacts of engineering outreach programs on historically marginalized groups in STEM.Gayatri Gopalan, University of British Columbia Gayatri Gopalan is a PhD student in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia. Her research
Paper ID #41719”Ima Nmadu”: Building Academic Success Through Relationships—A BlackCivil Engineering Ph.D. Student’s Autoethnographic InsightsMiss Mary Ifeoma Nwanua, University of Florida ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024"Ima Nmadu": Building Academic Success Through Relationships - A BlackCivil Engineering Ph.D. Student's Autoethnographic Insights Mary Ifeoma NwanuaDivision: Graduate StudiesAbstractThe need to diversify the engineering workforce is a national imperative, emphasizing broadeningparticipation and fostering inclusivity. Achieving this goal necessitates
Paper ID #43182Board 378: Scholarships to Accelerate Engineering Leadership and Identityin Graduate Students (ACCEL)Prof. Tracie Ferreira, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Tracie Earned her Ph.D. in microbiology from Georgetown University, and completed 2 post-doctoral fellowships, one in microbiology and the second in developmental Biology. She was awarded a K22 grant from the National Institutes of Health. The K22 allowed her to transition to a faculty position at The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She continued her studies in developmental biology, using the zebrafish model. The UMass Dartmouth
Paper ID #44278Work in Progress: Engineering Analysis Laboratory Courses ComplementFirst-Year Physics and CalculusBryan Ranger, Boston College Bryan Ranger is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at Boston College. He earned his Ph.D. in Medical Engineering and Medical Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and M.S.E. and B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan. His research interests include medical devices and instrumentation, ultrasound, global health, AI/machine learning for image analysis, healthcare innovation, and biomedical engineering education.Dr. Avneet
significant role in theprocess and need to be addressed. Strategies for mitigating the negative effects of this andharnessing the benefits of experience are also presented. After incorporating feedback from thiswork, the matrix will be presented, used, and assessed in classes at both Ohio NorthernUniversity and Merrimack College.1 Introduction and literature reviewIn the realm of engineering education, the selection of controllers emerges as a cornerstone,shaping the academic discourse and practical insights imparted to the next generation ofengineers. Knowledge of controllers equips mechanical engineers with the skills to design andwork with modern, sophisticated systems, keeping them relevant and effective in a rapidlyevolving technological
involved in effecting the bestchanges in a poorly understood situation within the available resources [3]. It is no surprise thatthese definitions, focusing on applications, processes, and products, are dominant in efforts toinfuse engineering into K-12 science education. The following quote from Next GenerationScience Standards [4], further justifies this claim: “It is important for students to explore the practical use of science, given that a singular focus on the core ideas of the disciplines would tend to shortchange the importance of applications... engineering and technology provide a context in which students can test their own developing scientific knowledge and apply it to practical problems; doing so
Paper ID #44437Integrating ChatGPT in an Introductory Engineering Undergraduate Courseas a Tool for FeedbackDr. Anthony Cortez, Point Loma Nazarene University Dr. Cortez is currently an Assistant Professor in the department of Physics and Engineering at Point Loma Nazarene University. He received his BS in Physics from University of California San Diego (UCSD). He went on to complete his MS and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from University of California Riverside (UCR). His research interests include technology as a tool in the classroom, high temperature superconductivity, superconducting detectors, nanofabrication, and
instructive to postdoctoral affairs offices and postdoctoraladvisors. Greater advocacy for this population may result in a more productive and satisfiedpostdoctoral experience and a smoother transition into academia, industry, or governmentemployment. This research is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Alliances forGraduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP; award #1821008).Literature ReviewA career in the professoriate is the single most desired career option for science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) postdoctoral scholars (van der Weijden et al., 2016;Yadav et al., 2020); therefore, it is logical to assume the ascent into the professoriate follows apostdoctoral appointment. However, only 16% of engineering
on fostering self-regulated learning, technological innovation for student-centered learning environments, and strategic approaches to develop equitable educational opportunities.Michelle Taub, University of Central Florida Michelle Taub, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Research and Core Faculty of the Faculty Cluster Initiative’s Learning Sciences Cluster at the University of Central Florida. Her research focuses on measuring self-regulated learning across research and learning contexts, such as STEM classrooms.Dr. Marino Nader, University of Central Florida Marino Nader Dr. Marino Nader is an Associate lecturer in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at
Needs Cade Person1, Christiana Kiesling1, Kristen Cetin1 and George Berghorn2 1 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 2 School of Planning, Design and Construction, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MIAbstractMass timber is an emerging construction technology growing in popularity in the United Statesand throughout the world. This is because of the various benefits of mass timber, such asstructural stability, fire performance, ease of construction, low carbon footprint, and biophilicaesthetic. One identified obstacle in the gradual adoption of mass timber construction is thelimited availability of qualified engineers
systematic procedures. Itrequires cultivating ethical values, honing creative skills in engineering, working collaborativelyand iteratively, and solving complex problems in a multidisciplinary environment. TheAccreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) formally acknowledged theimportance of these notions in their most recent requirements - (students’ outcome 5): “an abilityto function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create acollaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.”Project-based teamwork is particularly crucial in a first-year engineering design course. Anexperiential learning environment promotes acquiring essential skills and abilities that will beused
onengineering education.This paper draws from experiences of a multi-disciplinary team (including engineers, scientists,UX researchers, Industrial-Organization (I-O) psychologists, economists, and program andproduct managers) studying talent management in the tech industry, to present lessons learnedfrom leading with science to understand, inform, and improve employee experiences at a largeprivate technology company. Our paper exemplifies how projects in industry leverage multi-disciplinary expertise and presents recommendations for new graduates and engineeringprofessionals. Ultimately, this paper affords an opportunity for educators to expand on examplesof how multiple disciplines come together to study engineers in the workforce.IntroductionThe
Paper ID #42621Enhancing Understanding and Retention in Undergraduate ECE Coursesthrough Concept MappingProf. Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Yang V. Shao is a teaching assistant professor in the electrical and computer engineering department at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She earned her Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. Prof. Shao has research interests in curriculum development, assessment, student retention, and student success in engineering, developing innovative ways of merging engineering fundamentals and research
] M. Andersson and M. Weurlander, “Peer review of laboratory reports for engineering students,” European Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 417–428, May 2019, doi: 10.1080/03043797.2018.1538322.[26] A. Saterbak and T. Volz, “ Implementing Calibrated Peer Review To Enhance Technical Critiquing Skills In A Bioengineering Laboratory,” in American Society of Engineering Education, Philadelphia, 2008.[27] Canvas LMS, “How do I use peer review assignments in a course?” Accessed: Mar. 31, 2024. [Online]. Available: How do I use peer review assignments in a course?[28] A. Nichols, “Using Calibrated Peer Review As A Teaching Tool For Structural Technology In Architecture,” in American
ofsociety and engineering solutions/technologies related to each theme. They are provided withopportunities to further explore theme(s) that they are interested in through individualizedresearch-based assignments and a team project. In this course, students also learn about programrequirements and opportunities to achieve the program competencies, and develop a customizedfour-year plan for the program, i.e., they identify opportunities they would like to pursue to meeteach competency requirement and plan out when to pursue each opportunity during their fouryear journey. Due to the active learning and group based nature of this course, the first yearstudents also closely connect with their peers and the first year community in the GCSP. Moredetails
Paper ID #43619Board 38: Student-led Curriculum Development: Incorporating Mechanicsof Materials Students in the Design of Statics Curricula (Work in Progress)Dr. Matthew Stephen Barner, University of Portland Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at University of Portland Research interests include: curriculum and faculty developmentMr. Sean Lyle Gestson, University of Portland Sean Gestson graduated from the University of Portland (UP) in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and received his M.S. and Ph.D. in civil engineering with a research emphasis in engineering education from Oregon State University
, respectively. Much of his graduate education focusDr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Lisa D. McNair is a Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she also serves as Deputy Executive Director of the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Designing IDPro: The Process of Establishing an Interdisciplinary Projects Program for UndergraduatesAbstract This paper discusses the process for establishing a new interdisciplinary program forundergraduate students at [redacted for review]. We build off well over a decade of work byusing a Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP
significant differences inperception ratings among several engineering disciplines, underscoring the significance of takingdisciplinary context into account when conducting educational interventions [18].Moreover, the examination of students' perspectives on the influence of ECP on learningdemonstrated significant differences in perception scores depending on the usage of distinctlearning instruments. The discovery highlights the significance of technology usage ininfluencing students' experiences and perception [19]. The findings also revealed subtledifferences in the perception of the influence of ECP on learning across male and femalestudents, with male students exhibiting somewhat higher perception ratings across all aspects incomparison to their
experience. Areas of expertise include performance improvement and reengineering initiatives, systems analysis, and Project Management. She has a BS in Industrial Engineering and a MBA from the University of Miami. Nina also has a DBA in Information Technology from Nova Southeastern University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Putting the Project Back in Project Management CoursesIntroduction:The skills of Project Management are an essential skill for the engineer of today. Consequently,many engineering programs across the country offer Project Management courses as part of theirengineering curriculum. In redesigning the project management course at the University ofMiami, we
contribute to enhancingtheir implementation of innovative teaching methods and ultimately lead to better outcomes forthe diverse student population. This study will significantly advance higher education's effortsespecially HBCUs to provide a more inclusive and effective learning environment.IntroductionHistorically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are essential to the effort to promotediversity and inclusivity in higher education. These establishments have played a pivotal role inadvocating for active learning pedagogy, an innovative methodology that places learners at thecore of their educational journey. Particularly in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics) education, active learning has been shown to have a positive