Paper ID #41117Using Simulation software Rockwell Arena for effective teaching of ValueStream Mapping in Undergraduate Lean Six Sigma Class.Dr. SWAPNIL PATOLE, Mississippi State University Dr. Patole is currently working as assistant professor of Industrial Technology in the Department of Industrial Technology, Instructional Design and Community College Leadership (ITIDCCL) at Mississippi State University. He has a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Prior to working at MSU, he has 5 years of industrial experience working at Continental Automotive, Illinois
on applying machine learning and data analytics to higher education, aiming to enhance student outcomes and optimize educational processes. Husain Al Yusuf holds an M.Sc in Computer Engineering from the University of New Mexico and brings over fifteen years of professional experience as a technology engineer, including significant roles in cloud computing and infrastructure development at a big technologies company and financial services industry.Dr. Yiming Zhang, The University of Arizona Yiming Zhang completed his doctoral degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Arizona in 2023. His research focuses on machine learning, data analytics, and optimization in the application of
An Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Montclair State University, Dr. Anu co-directs the Software Systems lab at the Center for Computing and Information Science.Stefan A Robila, Montclair State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024K-12 Teachers and Data Science: Learning Interdisciplinary Science through Research ExperiencesAbstract: Data science is now pervasive across STEM, and early exposure and education in itsbasics will be important for the future workforce, academic programs, and scholarly research inengineering, technology, and the formal and natural sciences, and in fact, across the fullspectrum of disciplines. When combined with an emphasis on soft
Paper ID #43227WIP: Examining the Multifaceted Significance of Scholarship Programs inSTEMSkylar Hubbarth, Clemson UniversityAnna Grace HunterShannon Conner, Clemson UniversityDr. D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University Dr. Boyer is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering & Science Education in the College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences at Clemson University. His work focuses on how technology supports knowledge building and transfer in a range of learning environments. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: Examining the Multifaceted
Paper ID #42296Work In Progress: Assessing the Long-Term Impact of Maker Programs onCareer Outcomes and Industry Skills DevelopmentDr. Glenn Walters, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Education University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Ph.D. Environmental Sciences and Engineering 2005 University of Vermont B.S. Civil Engineering, Magna Cum Laude 1988 Champlain College A.S. Business Management, Summa Cum Laude 1982 ProfGordon Maples, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillPaul Mihas, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDr. Matthew Wettergreen, Rice University Matthew Wettergreen is Director of the Global
. 2020, pp. 221–35. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000366. 15Leveraging Learning Styles for Enhanced Student Outcomes at USMAPashler, H., McDaniel, M., Rohrer, D., & Bjork, R. (2008). Learning Styles: Concepts and Evidence. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 9(3), 105-119. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1539- 6053.2009.01038.xTerrence Tsui & R. Nazim Khan (2023) Is mathematics a barrier for engineering?, International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 54:9, 1853-1873, DOI: 10.1080/0020739X.2023.2256319Zwanenberg, N. V., Wilkinson, L. J., & Anderson, A. (2000). Felder and Silverman's index of learning styles and Honey and
Paper ID #42451Boosting Achieved-Learning Outcomes with Maritime-Specific Projects in aMachine Learning CourseDr. Paul Marty Kump, Kansas State UniversityIan August ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 BOOSTING ACHIEVED LEARNING OUTCOMES WITH MARITIME-SPECIFIC PROJECTS IN A MACHINE LEARNING COURSE0: AbstractIn 2022, we developed a maritime-specific course in machine learning (ML) for undergraduatemaritime engineering and naval architecture students in an effort to boost low levels of achievedstudent outcomes as articulated by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
. Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University Alejandra J. Magana, Ph.D., is the W.C. Furnas Professor in Enterprise Excellence in the Department of Computer and Information Technology and Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Evaluating the Impact of Additional Examples and Explanation on Student Outcomes in a Free Online Python CourseAbstractHelping students to learn a new programming language in a voluntary online course can be timeconsuming and difficult. Students in such a noncredit course face many challenges in learning;the content must keep their attention, and these students also need to quickly achievecompetency in
Paper ID #41696(Board 56/Work in Progress): How Do Students Spend Their Time Studyingin a CS Discrete Math Course?Yael Gertner, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr Gertner joined the Computer Science Department at the University of Illinois in 2020 as a Teaching Assistant Professor. She received her B.S. and MEng in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT, and Ph.D. in Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania. She was a Beckman Fellow at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her current focus is on broadening participation in Computer Science and Computer Science
(STEM CONNECT) project to supportlow-income, first-generation, women, URM, rural, and transfer students (“Scholars”) who arepursuing a career in mathematics and computing-intensive fields in Nebraska. STEMCONNECT is funded by the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program (S-STEM). The S-STEM program awardsinstitutions funding to “adapt, implement, and study evidence-based curricular and co-curricularactivities that have been shown to be effective supporting recruitment, retention, transfer (ifappropriate), student success, academic/career pathways, and graduation in STEM” [26].Consequently, STEM CONNECT engaged Scholars in several activities known to supportstudent success. The
engineering education: A survey of trends and needs,” JOM, vol. 61, no. 10, p. 12, Oct. 2009, doi: 10.1007/s11837-009-0142-3.[3] K. Thornton and M. Asta, “Current status and outlook of computational materials science education in the US,” Model. Simul. Mater. Sci. Eng., vol. 13, no. 2, p. R53, 2005, doi: 10.1088/0965-0393/13/2/R01.[4] National Science and Technology Council, “Materials Genome Initiative Strategic Plan,” 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.mgi.gov/sites/default/files/documents/MGI-2021- Strategic-Plan.pdf[5] S. P. Brophy, A. J. Magana, and A. Strachan, “Lectures and Simulation Laboratories to Improve Learners’ Conceptual Understanding,” Adv. Eng. Educ., vol. 3, no. 3, 2013, Accessed: Nov. 04, 2018
Paper ID #41136The Value and Instructor Perceptions of Learning Analytics for Small ClassesDr. Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University Dr. Smitesh Bakrania is an associate professor in Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University. He received his Ph.D. from University of Michigan in 2008 and his B.S. from Union College in 2003. His technical focus area is nanomaterials research. He is primarily involved in educational research with educational app development and instructional tools to engage students, including online learning and instructional video production. ©American Society for Engineering Education
Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT), as well as Assistant Director with the Foundational Course Initiative (FCI). Prior to shifting into the field of educational assessment and analytics, she was a faculty member at various institutions with research specializations in theoretical quantum chemistry and laser photochemistry. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Investigating the Effects of Prerequisite CS1 Options for a CS2 Course Through an Analysis of Student Project Scores in CS2AbstractThis complete research paper details our analysis of the effect of students’ pathways to a CS2course on their project scores, exam scores, and final grades in the CS2
Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactors (AnMBRs) and currently operates a pilot scale system at K-State’s north agronomy farm to treat swine lagoon wastewater, with efforts currently supported by the DoE’s IEDO office. His research interests also include: anaerobic digestion, pretreatment technologies for bioprocessing of wastes and biomass, microbial electrochemical cells for valuable products generation (electric power, hydrogen gas and advanced oxidation products ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Paper ID #43706 such as hydrogen peroxide), downstream resource capture from photosynthetic microalgae
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 Commendation Medal for his work troubleshooting and repairing the Moored Training Ship 635’s reactor and electrical distribution faults. Following his transition from active duty, Bryan earned his PhD
, instructional laboratories, and equity-focused teaching. She teaches biomedical instrumentation, signal processing, and control systems. She earned a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Designing a Bioinstrumentation Lab for All LearnersIntroductionCombining the experiences of the instructor, teaching assistant, and students, we utilizedparticipatory action research and the application of entrepreneurial mindset to improve theexperience for all students in a
understanding of the components, that is, each organization’s culture andpriorities, and how – or if – they align for the success of the collaborative [4]. When cultures andpriorities are taken for granted, ambiguous, or interpreted differently by individuals acrossorganizations, misunderstandings or differential experiences can lead to issues arising in MTS.This is further compounded by individual team member’s experiences within the sameorganization [5].Project BackgroundWe created a multisector MTS to develop and implement a project funded by the NationalScience Foundation’s (NSF’s) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (S-STEM) program titled “Improving Access to Career and EducationalDevelopment (I-ACED) for Talented, Low
of Alabama ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 An Innovation-Themed National Science Foundation S-STEM Grant ProgramTo enhance the competitiveness of the United States on a global scale through the provision ofSTEM graduates equipped with innovative skills, students must be educated in innovationmethodologies. With the support of a grant from the National Science Foundation's Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM), researchers at the University ofArkansas are focused on augmenting the number of STEM graduates who possess both trainingand experience in innovation. The program, Closing America’s Innovation Gap throughCollaboration
of Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK). He is the graduate coordinator of the doctoral program in environmental engineering. He has served as the Director of the Center for Research Excellence in Science and Technology – Research on Environmental Sustainability in Semi-Arid Coastal Areas, Interim Executive Director of the Eagle Ford Shale Center for Research, Education and Outreach, and program coordinator of several TAMUK’s education programs including the NSF-Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Talent Expansion Program, and the EPA-Multidisciplinary Approach to Educate and Train Undergraduate Students in Air Pollution Issues of the U.S.-Mexico Border Region. Currently
. Hug earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research and evaluation efforts focus on learning science, technology, engineering. She leads a social science and evaluation organization that focuses on inclusive excellence, broadening participation, and democratizing science.Paul Salvador Bernedo Inventado, California State University, FullertonFang Tang, Dr. Fang (Daisy) Tang is the Chair and Professor in the Computer Science Department at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). Dr. Tang received her Ph.D. degree in computer science in 2006 from The University of Tennessee - KnProf. Ilmi Yoon Professor Ilmi Yoon, Professor of Computer Science at
Paper ID #43609Predicting Student Performance Using Discussion Forums’ Participation DataMac Joseph Gray, Duke University Mac Gray is currently a second-year Master of Science student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. With an interest in the intersection of machine learning and software engineering. Mac is specifically passionate about advancing natural language processing (NLP) technologies.Dr. Rabih Younes, Duke University Rabih Younes is an Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. He received his PhD in Computer Engineering
Engineering at the University of Toronto. She previously completed her Bachelors in Industrial Engineering also at the University of Toronto. She is passionate about supporting women in Engineering and STEM more broadly, both within and outside of her research. She has held fellowships in Ethics of AI and Technology & Society organizations.Dr. Alison Olechowski, University of Toronto Alison Olechowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering and the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice. She completed her PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). ©American Society for Engineering Education
of King Saud University - Computer and Information Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksuci.2019.06.012[12] Chaudhury, P., & Tripathy, H. K. (2017). “An empirical study on attribute selection of student performance prediction model,” International Journal of Learning Technology, 12(3), 241-252.[13] Tan, L., Main, J. B., & Darolia, R. (2021). “Using random forest analysis to identify student demographic and high school‐level factors that predict college engineering major choice,” Journal of Engineering Education, 110(3), 572-593.[14] Kursa, M. B., & Rudnicki, W. R. (2010). “Feature selection with the Boruta package,” Journal of statistical software, 36, 1-13.[15] Ingels, S. J., Pratt, D. J., Wilson, D., Burns, L. J
research experience in composite and additive manfacturing.Dr. Jiawei Gong, Penn State University, Behrend College Dr. Jiawei Gong is an assistant professor or Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania state university, The Behrend College. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Investigating Supports, Barriers, and Cultural Navigations During Transitions as International Faculty MembersAbstractThe growth of international graduates in U.S. higher education institutions has prompted agrowing presence of international faculty in U.S. higher education, especially in the fields ofSTEM, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. International faculty members
does participation in online communities and social media benefitand/or harm active military personnel and veterans? How does the lack of diversity in the videorelate to the lack of diversity in engineering and technology education? How should the public’sneed for information be balanced with the nation’s need for operational security? The militaryhas a long history of using training films produced formally by the government. Are the militaryservices monitoring the internet for useful material and using veteran produced videos such asthe Missouri missile attack video for official training purposes?The video made during Operation Desert Storm has gained many viewers indicating that there isan audience interested in seeing videos like this. As
the management of Honors College study abroaDr. Wenjuo Lo, University of Arkansas Dr. Wen-Juo Lo is an Associate Professor in the Educational Statistics and Research Methodology (ESRM) program at the University of Arkansas. His research interests involve methodological issues related to analyses with a focus on psychometric methods. Th ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Increasing Retention for Rural and Underrepresented STEM StudentsThe need to increase the number of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) graduatesby tapping into the underrepresented and rural populations is well documented. An examinationof school districts in the
Paper ID #42486Board 233: Creating the Capacity for CS Education Researchers to ProduceResearch That is High-quality and Equity-FocusedDr. Monica McGill, Institute for Advancing Computing Education Monica McGill is President & CEO of the Institute for Advancing Computing Education. Her area of scholarship is K-12 computing education research with a current focus on diversity and improving the quality of research.Isabella Gransbury, North Carolina State UniversityLeigh Ann DeLyserJennifer Rosato, University of Minnesota, Twin CitiesJulie M. Smith ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024
Paper ID #41434A Novel Scavenger Hunt Activity for Increasing Student Engagement in CryptographyCourseworkDr. Heena Rathore, Texas State UniversityDr. Henry Griffith, San Antonio College ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Novel Scavenger Hunt Activity for Increasing Student Engagement in Cryptography Coursework Heena Rathore Henry Griffith heena.rathore@txstate.edu hgriffith5@alamo.edu Computer Science Department Department of Math and Engineering Texas State University
of excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) requiresstudents’ sustained enthusiasm and commitment. However, the high rate of dropouts andtransitions to other majors implies that students struggle with maintaining motivation in STEMdisciplines. Indeed, longitudinal research suggests that motivation tends to decline over time inSTEM fields, particularly in introductory courses that serve as gateways to graduation. Thisdecline in motivation can, in turn, result in decreased academic performance and hinderedprogress toward degree attainment [1]-[2]. This motivation loss may be even more substantial forBlack, Latine, Native American, and first-generation students (i.e., marginalized students).Despite starting STEM
Conference, vol. 12, 2002, p. 14.[24] C. D. Richards, F. S. Meng, B. J. Van Wie, P. B. Golter, and R. F. Richards, “Implementation of very low-cost fluids experiments to facilitate transformation in undergraduate engineering classes,” in 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2015, pp. 26–909.[25] R. Lis, “Role of visualization in engineering education,” Advances in Science and Technology. Research Journal, vol. 8, no. 24, 2014.[26] C. Savander-Ranne and S. Kolari, “Promoting the conceptual understanding of engineering students through visualisation,” Global Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 7, pp. 189–200, 2003.[27] L. D. Feisel and A. J. Rosa, “The role of the laboratory in undergraduate engineering education