projects include the blog STEMequity.com, and a study, with sociologist Mary Ebeling, of economic equity in nanotechnology training and employment. She is also writing on distributions of blame between workers and materials for failures in contemporary building technologies, as economies of scale and automation continue their long incursion on the labor of commercial construction. Page 22.1061.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Metrics of Marginality: How Studies of Minority Self-Efficacy Hide Structural InequitiesAbstractIn ongoing
AC 2011-2181: RE-DESIGNING CAPSTONE DESIGN: TWO YEARS OFEXPERIENCECameron J Turner, Colorado School of Mines Dr. Cameron Turner is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines where he runs the Design Innovation and Computational Engineering Laboratory. At CSM he teaches undergradu- ate and graduate courses in engineering design and is a member of the Senior Design Leadership group. Dr. Turner is currently the course coordinator for the Engineering Capstone Design program and is active in the Computers and Information in Engineering Division of ASME. Page 22.1213.1
. Moriarty, Smith College Mary A. Moriarty is an Assessment Researcher with the Picker Engineering Program at Smith College and serves as a private evaluation consultant. She has over 15 years of research, evaluation, and project man- agement experience. Her evaluation work has spanned the areas of science and engineering instruction, robotics, technology application, and disability in higher education. Her background includes serving as Principal Investigator and Project Director for several D.O.E. and NSF initiatives that focused on teaching and learning in higher education. She has a doctorate in Educational Policy, Research, and Administration from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.Apurva Errabelli
Engineer in Louisiana.Dr. Melanie L. Sattler P.E., University of Texas, Arlington Page 22.412.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Curriculum Exchange - Educational Aspects of Kinesthetic and Computational ExperimentationAbstract Educational theory and research has shown that kinesthetic experimentation andcomputational modeling significantly influence the way that students learn science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM) material. This paper presents evidence that students whohave little or no prior knowledge of engineering are able to
specified in theschool district in fact had a broad STEM content, including covering many technology,modeling, and engineering design activities. It was also recognized that it would be important tonot only understand the curriculum as written, but also understand how teachers enacted thecurriculum in their classrooms. We had reason to believe that differences in teacher training, andexperience and attitudes towards STEM would result in differing approaches to instruction, andthat direct observation of classrooms would be the best way to understand and document theseinstructional strategies. In the first six months the research team spent time observing classroominstructional practice using a structured but flexible observation protocol (see
AC 2011-343: STUDENT SATISFACTION WITH ASEE ACTIVITIES ANDITS IMPACT ON ASEE STUDENT MEMBERSHIPAdam R. Carberry, Arizona State University Adam R. Carberry is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the College of Technology and Innovation, De- partment of Engineering at Arizona State University. He earned a B.S. in Materials Science Engineering from Alfred University, and received his M.S. and Ph.D., both from Tufts University, in Chemistry and Engineering Education respectively. His research interests include conceptions of modeling in engineer- ing, engineering epistemological beliefs, and engineering service-learning.Daniel P Bumblauskas, University of Missouri - Columbia Daniel Bumblauskas is an Assistant Teaching
c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Providing International Experience through Studying Abroad for Engineering Technology StudentsIn 2004 we began an investigation to provide international experience for engineeringtechnology students at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) thatwas currently not available. The original plan was to have a small group of students go toKuala Lumpur, Malaysia for six weeks to study with Malaysian students in a projectorientated course. This was planned for the summer of 2005. The project was actuallycompleted for the first time during 2006, and repeated again in 2007. A group of fourstudents from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
used in industry,places emphasis on proactive safety programs. Through the use of creativity concepts andtechniques, proactive thinking can be developed to help identify and correct hazardoussituations before injuries occur.As future leaders and professionals in industry, it’s important for engineering andtechnology students to develop skills in proactive thinking to reduce workplace injuries.This paper will discuss how creativity concepts and techniques can be used to developproactive thinking in order to reduce job related injuries. Common workplace safetyconcerns and proactive strategies to prevent employee injuries will be identified. Theauthors will also provide ideas on how engineering and technology faculty canincorporate workplace
different and one may even arrive at two different sets of data for the samesubject and topic when two different instructors are involved (Narayanan, 2007). In Review of Educational Research, published by the National Institute for ScienceEducation of Madison, Wisconsin, Springer, Stamen & Donovan report on a meta-analysisconducted during 1998-1999. In their paper, Effects of small-group learning onundergraduates in science, mathematics, engineering and technology, they conclude thatsmall-group learning promotes greater student achievement, increases retention in courses,and promotes favorable attitudes toward the course material. (Springer, Stamen, &Donovan, 1999). Sharan & Sharan also stress the importance of cooperative
expecting a solar market tornado as it has transformed into a worldwidemovement and the growth will be around US$ 30 billion and US$ 200 billion in 2010 and2020 respectively. The impact of alternative energy on global economy is undeniable andits proper use is highly desirable. The students will be motivated by understanding that acareer in alternative energy is both rewarding and a positive contribution to the fightagainst global warming. Knowledge in this emerging and lucrative field of alternativeenergy engineering will broaden the undergraduate experience of technology and enhancetheir employment opportunities greatly.IntroductionResearch has made alternative energy more affordable today than it was 25 years ago.But still there are some
AC 2011-808: PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL COM-PETITION TEAM: US FIRST ROBOTIC COMPETITION INITIATIVEFOR HOME SCHOOLED STUDENTSTerence J Fagan, Central Piedmont Community College Terence is the Engineering Science 2+2 Program Chair for Central Piedmont Community College in the Engineering Technologies Division. His main interest is spending time with his family and making sure he is the best dad and husband he can be. Outside his family his working interests include but not limited to: creating opportunities for student innovation, K-12 Engineering Education, and Service-Learning. He believes in growing leaders through Engineering Education. All projects, which Dr. Fagan is a part of, contain either one or
courses increase a students’ pursuance of STEM postsecondaryeducation. This study has implications for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers regardingthe comprehensive evaluation design and the critical role that PLTW can play to increase theparticipation, both generally and within non-traditional groups, in postsecondary STEMeducation in the U.S. Page 22.55.2 1IntroductionPLTW’s stated goal is to “increase the number of young people who pursue engineering andengineering technology programs requiring a four- or two-year college degree
Experiential Learning, Games for Engineering Education, and Peer-to-Peer Learning.Dr. Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee UniversityBipul Barua, University of OklahomaMr. Christof Heisser, MAGMA Foundry Technologies, Inc. Christof received his equivalent of a Masters Degree in Foundry Technology at the Technical University of Clausthal in Clausthal/Germany. After his first employment as Leader of Research & Development at Thyssen Feinguss, an Aluminum Investment Casting Foundry in Soest/Germany, he joined MAGMA GmbH in Aachen/Germany in a Marketing & Support position. Christof moved to MAGMA Foundry Technologies, Inc.’s Chicago office in 1995 as Foundry Application Engineer. He now is the President of MAGMA Foundry Technologies
AC 2011-930: MODELING IN ELEMENTARY STEM CURRICULUMJohn C Bedward, North Carolina State University John Bedward is in the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Edu- cation at NC State University. A Science Education doctoral student and graduate research assistant at the NC State Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. He received his BS/MS in Technology Education from NC State, taught middle school technology education, and led informal science investigations at the Science House in the area of photonics, a learning outreach initiative at NC State. His research inter- ests include STEM research education, scientific and technical visualization, multimodal literacy, virtual
settings. He is principal investigator of the Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers project, Learning through Engineering Design and Practice (2007-2011), a National Science Foundation Award# 0737616 from the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings. This project is aimed at designing, implementing, and systematically studying the impact of a middle-school engineering education program.Lisa Stapley Randall, Arizona State University Lisa Randall, MEd., is a K-12 teacher currently working with the National Science Foundation project, Learning through Engineering Design and Practice at Arizona State University. She has a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Brigham Young
Education, 2011Engage K-12 Students in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE): Outreach with K-12 STEM Schools through ECE Project ActivitiesIntroductionThis paper discusses the set up and delivery of electrical and computer engineering(ECE) projects with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)components to inspire K-12 STEM students to pursue higher education and careers inECE. These projects form part of the “Engage K-12 students in ECE” program and aredelivered through outreach1-2 with K-12 STEM schools. The forms of outreachconsidered are (a) direct (b) extended. The focus of this paper is on the implementation ofdirect outreach. In direct outreach, the students in the K-12 school programs participatein the ECE Day event
research assistants, and supervised the research activities of 3 school teachers and 9 high school students Page 22.629.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Enriching K-12 Math Education Using LEGOs1. Introduction To address mathematical and scientific obstacles of any era, prize-based competitions arefrequently organized. Such competitions generate widespread interest and open multiple fronts toadvance the state of the art in science and technology. Although this strategy has a long history,it has recently regained currency as evidenced through the Millennium
AC 2011-2428: EXCHANGE - EXPERIENTIAL EARTHQUAKE ENGI-NEERING EDUCATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGHTHE CALIFORNIA STATE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICSAND SCIENCELelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego Lelli Van Den Einde is a Lecturer (LPSOE) in the Department of Structural Engineering at UC San Diego’s Jacobs School of Engineering. Dr. Van Den Einde’s research has evolved from large-scale ex- perimentation in earthquake engineering with primary focus on reinforced concrete bridges, to research in engineering education focusing on introducing cyberinfrastructure and technology into engineering curriculum.Samuel Lee, UC San Diego Structural Engineering
provide evidence that the RET program and its associated research-based modules positively affected student motivation.Introduction Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the goal of the ResearchExperience for Teachers program has been to support “the active involvement of K-12 teachersand community college faculty in engineering research in order to bring knowledge ofengineering and technological innovation into their classrooms.” In the winter of 2003,Vanderbilt University was awarded a site award for this program to host the “VanderbiltBiomedical Engineering RET Site Project.” Held in the summers of 2004, 2005, and 2006, thisprogram was designed with the previously discussed professional development characteristics inmind
c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Breathing Life into the Science Fair Process AbstractScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are at the forefront of our nation'sagenda. Both national and global advancement and sustainability are contingent upon fosteringdiscovery and development in the STEM disciplines. Many middle and high schools requirestudents to complete science fair projects in an attempt to raise the level of students’ awarenessof science and to provide the student with scientific and inquiry skills. While many students maylook to their family or friends for support, without know anyone with a sufficient background inany of the STEM
AC 2011-943: THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY DEPART-MENT OF AERONAUTICS GLIDER DESIGN WORKSHOPCaitlin R. Thorn, United States Air Force Academy Capt Caitlin Thorn is an instructor in the Department of Aeronautics at the United States Air Force Academy. Since commissioning from Auburn University in 2004, she has worked in the Launch and Range Program Office and the 5th Space Launch Squadron at Cape Canaveral, Florida. She holds an MS in Aeronautical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology and is involved in local STEM outreach to K-12 schools in Colorado Springs.Col Neal Barlow, U.S. Air Force Academy Colonel Neal Barlow is the Chair of the Engineering Division, and Permanent Professor and Head of
AC 2011-1940: INTERNATIONAL CREDITS IN THE EUROPEAN HIGHEREDUCATION AREAJeffrey J Evans, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jeffrey J. Evans received his BS from Purdue University and his MS and PhD in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology. His research interests are in adaptive computing systems, focusing on the effects of subsystem interactions on application performance. He is also interested in embedded systems and embedded systems security problems. He is a member of the ASEE, ACM and a Senior Member of the IEEE.Glenn R. Blackwell, Purdue University, West Lafayette Glenn Blackwell has taught in the ECET Department at Purdue University for over 30 years. He has worked with the Lucerne
Pennsylvania Rebecca Stein is the Associate Director of Research and Educational Outreach in the School of Engi- neering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania. She received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Masters in Technology Management from Villanova University. Her background and work experience is in K-12 engineering education initiatives. Rebecca has spent the past 5 years involved in STEM high school programs at Villanova University and The School District of Philadelphia. Ad- ditionally, she has helped coordinate numerous robotics competitions such as BEST Robotics, FIRST LEGO League and MATE.Garrett M. Clayton, Villanova University Dr. Garrett M. Clayton received his BSME from Seattle
of their high schools. This shortfall has raisedconcerns among leaders in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, (STEM) fields. To meet the changing demands of the nation’s science and engineering labor force,recognition of the importance of pre-college education intervention and implementation ofchallenging curricula that captures and sustains middle and high school students’ achievementand interest in science and “pre-engineering” content is critical. Current research reveals that one of the most important determinants of what studentslearn is the expertise and pedagogy of the teacher. Accordingly, our research is focused onimproving teacher quality and resulting middle and high school student learning in STEM
micromachining techniques in the fabrication of bandpass filters for broadband wireless systems. He has also worked as a post-doctoral researcher in the developing field of three-dimensional metamaterials. He is interested in advancing the art of engineering education through the appropriate use of technology both in and outside of the classroom. As well, he has recently become more involved in the department’s efforts to highlight the many engineering applications of electricity and magnetism to high school students.Bruno Korst, University of Toronto Bruno Korst holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering and is a Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario. He has been with the Department of Electrical and
of details that make such an adventure work. Both technicaland cultural activities were planned by AustraLearn and provided a full plate. Tours andexcursions included locations that were intended to be purely cultural (Sydney Tower, BlueMountains Eco Tour, etc.), to be purely technical (Canberra Deep Space CommunicationComplex, Sydney Observatory, etc.), and some that were to be a mix (Sydney Opera Housetechnical tour, Canberra Sustainability House, etc.). This assortment was intentional and, assuch, emphasized that this international experience was more than just a USD engineering coursetaught in another country. In addition, the students toured three Australian universities(University of Technology, Sydney; University of Newcastle; and the
AC 2011-1294: CURRICULAR EXCHANGE BETWEEN A STEM UNI-VERSITY AND A RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: THE ESTABLISH-MENT OF AN INTERACTIVE VIDEO LINKVan Stephen Blackwood, GK-12 Colorado School Of Mines GK-12 NSF Fellow I am a mechanical engineering graduate student at Colorado School of Mines. I am funded by National Science Foundation GK-12 teaching fellowship. I research chemically reacting flow with respect to hy- drogen/nitrous oxide combustion chemistry.Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines Barbara Moskal received her Ed.D. in Mathematics Education from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, the Interim Director of the Trefny Institute for Educational Innovation
technology de- velopment projects while researching innovative and interactive techniques for assisting teachers with performing engineering education and communicating robotics concepts to students spanning the K-12 through university age range. Page 22.911.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Integrating NASA Science and Engineering: Using an Innovative Software Curriculum Delivery Tool to Create a NASA-Based CurriculumDuring the spring of 2010, a team at Tufts University collaborated with a team from theMcAuliffe Center at Framingham
Dynamics Fort Worth Division (1987-1989), and has spent his entire academic career at The University of Texas at El Paso (Assistant Professor, 1994-2000; Associate Professor, 2000-2005; Professor, 2005-present).Ricardo Pineda, University of Texas, El Paso Dr. Ricardo L. Pineda holds Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees from Lehigh University and a B.Sc. degree from Universidad Nacional de Colombia. He has over 25 years of experience in Systems Engineering in dif- ferent industries ranging from Research and Development at Bell Labs to Chief Technology Officer at AT&T in Mexico. He was a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff (DMTS) at Bell labs where as a Systems Engineer he worked on requirements and the architecture of new
AC 2011-1487: WORK-IN-PROGRESS: USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO BUILDAND GROW AN ENGINEERING COMMUNITY ON A SMALL CAMPUSJames Riddell, Baker College, Flint James A. Riddell is Dean of Engineering and Technology at Baker College of Flint. He is a member of ASEE, ASME, SME (past chair) and SAE (past chair.)Anca L. Sala, Baker College Anca L. Sala, Associate Professor, is Chair of the Engineering Department at Baker College. Dr. Sala coordinates several engineering and technology programs, teaches and develops engineering curriculum, and leads the ABET accreditation activities in the department. She is an active member of ASEE, ASME, and OSA.Tom Spendlove, Baker College, Flint