/Distance delivery at the ME Department at VT. In 2010, with an education grant from Nuclear Regulatory Com- mission (NRC) she completed the online design of the Graduate nuclear engineering certificate program. In 2011, the new education grant from NRC, allowed initiating the design of two new nuclear graduate courses for the Master program. She maintains research and publishing tracks in nascent interdisciplinary trust concepts, eLearning, and innovative teaching, learning in fields of statistics and research methods, engineering, medical fields, and assessment methods.Prof. Clifford A. Shaffer, Virginia Tech Dr. Shaffer received his PhD in Computer Science from University of Maryland, College Park in 1986
he led efforts in advancing both the undergraduate and graduate programs of the Department including the improvement of the senior capstone design project course sequence by providing students with real-world professional experience through the establishment of strong multidisciplinary and international collaborations. Dr. Shih’s research interests are in the areas of unsteady aerodynamics, separated flow control, aero-acoustics, and optical diagnostic techniques. In recent years, Dr. Shih is responsible for the establishment of the Aeropropulsion, Mechatronics and Energy (AME) Center to build a coalition of multidisciplinary researchers in these three fields. He currently serves as the Director of the AME Center
research interests include modeling for decision making and optimization, with applications to sup- ply chain, heuristic algorithm development, effective modeling and training for decision making. His publications encompass the developing of decision support systems for supply chain design; manufac- turing, transportation and warehousing optimization, manufacturing capacity modeling and forecasting, simulation, scheduling, inventory policy, and process design and optimization. He got his Ph.D in Industrial Engineering at Arizona State University in 1999 with a Fulbright-Conacyt scholarship.Prof. Julia Yoo, Lamar University Julia Hyunjeong Yoo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Professional Pedagogy at Lamar
Paper ID #6681Computer Engineering Design Projects in Collaboration With Industry Spon-sored CompetitionsDr. Robert A. Meyer, Clarkson University Robert Meyer is an associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Clarkson University. He teaches courses in digital systems design, software engineering, and the senior design course for Comuter Engineers. His research interests are in embedded systems and digital signal processing.Mr. John McLellan, Freescale Semiconductor Mr. John McLellan is the North American coordinator of University Programs at Freescale Semiconductor Inc., a global embedded solutions
at Purdue University. He has degrees from Swarthmore College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Florida. His research on the longitudinal study of engineering students, team assignment, peer evaluation, and active and collaborative teaching methods has been supported by more than $12.4 million from the National Science Foundation and the Sloan Foundation and his team received the William Elgin Wickenden Award for the Best Paper in the Journal of Engineering Education in 2008 and 2011. Ohland is Past Chair of ASEE’s Educational Research and Methods division and a member of the Board of Governors of the IEEE Education Society. He was the 2002-2006 President of Tau Beta Pi.Dr. Richard A. Layton
Paper ID #7933A Female-Only Camp for STEM DisciplinesDr. Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) Dr. Muhittin Yilmaz received a B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Gazi University at Ankara, Turkey, and the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University at University Park. He has been an assistant professor with the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) since 2007. His research interests include robust and control system optimization, model identification and validation, robotics
Sp10 Sp11 Sp12Figure 5 – Performance on the assembly language concepts for three "traditional" semesters and three "flipped" semesters.In summary, in terms of lower order learning, our research is congruent with the results of othersthat a "flipped" approach does not necessarily improve student performance for lower-orderlearning outcomes. At that same time, a "flipped" approach does not decrease performance forthese outcomes either, suggesting it is a viable alternative to a traditional model.We now turn our attention to the impact of the flipped classroom on higher-order learningoutcomes. Our original hypothesis in designing our "flip" was increased class time and student-instructor interaction
management, information management and security, object including oriented programming, computer architecture, systems architecture, operating systems, and networking. 10. Demonstrate the ability to analyze computing and information security requirements and risks, and apply the appropriate tools and techniques to protect organizational data assets in an ethically responsible manner. 11. Demonstrate the ability to apply best practices and standards for information technology applications. 12. Demonstrate the ability to assist in the creation and execution of an effective project plan. 13. Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and to continue to engage in lifelong learning.Capstone Course
approach into CEMcourses 27, 28, 29, 30, 31. Traditionally in CEM education, the project-based learning approach hasbeen widely used for CEM courses.Kajewski 32 proposed a PBL course called ‘Professional Studies.’ The course emphasizedstudent-centered and self-directed learning. The course was divided into several units, each unitincluded one problem, and students were forced to solve the problem through research andcollaboration. McIntyre 33 applied the PBL approach into a capstone course to provide studentsreal-world design and construction practices. In addition to these, there have been some attemptsto integrate the PBL approach into CEM education 34
and at the technology research center at The University of Texas at Austin. He earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Tech and authored numerous publications in Problem Solving, Sustainability, and Innovation.Dr. Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette Michael J. Dyrenfurth is a professor of Technology Leadership and Innovation in the College of Tech- nology at Purdue University. He is a member of the ASEE and he has served on the Board of the ETD and as program chair for the CIEC in New Orleans (2008). Previously he completed a four year term as Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies in Purdue University’s College of Technology. His scholarship agenda focuses on technological innovation
, Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2002, Montreal, Canada. [3] Council of Chief State School Officers, and National Governors Association Center for Best Practices. "Common Core State Standards." Common Core State Standards Initiative. Web. 03 Jan. 2013. http://www.corestandards.org/. [4] National Research Council, National Science Teachers Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and Achieve. "The Next Generation Science Standards. "The Next Generation Science Standards. Web. 03 Jan. 2013. . [5] T Corbett, K., Tims, H., Turner, G., Nelson, J., Utilizing the Engineering Design Process to Create a Framework
years, eleven of which he spent as faculty at the United States Military Academy. Page 23.922.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 National Trends in the Civil Engineering Major Design Experience: Part DeuxIntroductionAccording to the 2012-2013 ABET Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, “Studentsmust be prepared for engineering practice through a curriculum culminating in a major designexperience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporatingappropriate engineering standards and multiple
correct model was uploaded, students had an easy time performing this lab. In the fall 2012 class, the syllabus was modified to state that the best 13 out of the 14 (six labs plus eight quizzes) were counted towards the final grade, most students selected to work on the lab so that they can drop a low grade in quizzes.The educational impact of these labs was best seen in the performance of the students on the linecoding lab. In that lab, they were required to research four line coding schemes such as bipolarNRZ and differential Manchester, then implement each one as a masked subsystem in Simulinkusing any method of their choice. This served as both a learning experience and an evaluation oftheir accumulated Simulink skills. The
properties of materials. Page 23.1019.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Rationale for a Required Course on Signal and Power Integrity in Computer Engineering Curriculum AbstractTwo aspects of digital systems are digital logic design and digital circuit implementation. Theformer is a standard required subject in an electrical and computer engineering curriculum. Thelatter is usually taught as a senior elective or more often as a graduate class. While the formerhas become simpler, easier and more abstract, the latter has become more analog, moreintegrated
graduated nineteen Ph.D. students. In 1993, Dr. May was named Georgia Tech’s Outstanding Young Alumnus, and in 1999, he received Georgia Tech’s Outstanding Service Award. Dr. May won international Best Paper Awards from IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing twice, in 1998 and 2000. In 2004, Dr. May received Georgia Tech’s Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, as well as the Outstanding Minority Engineer Award from the American Society of Engineering Education. In 2006, he received the Mentor Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). In 2010, he was named the Outstanding Electrical Engineering Alumnus of the University of California at Berkeley. Dr. May is a
Paper ID #6685How Underrepresented Minority Engineering Students Derive a Sense of Be-longing from EngineeringDr. Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington Elizabeth Litzler, Ph.D., is the Director for Research at the University of Washington (UW) Center for Workforce Development (CWD) and an Affiliate Assistant Professor in UW Sociology. She directs re- search projects from conceptualization, methodological design, collection of data and analysis, to dis- semination of research findings. Dr. Litzler manages the Sloan-funded Project to Assess Climate in Engineering (PACE), which uses quantitative and qualitative methods
creativity throughout the semester and apply it in ageneral sense to civil engineering design. This lab session is a good fit for this class, and afterhaving had the students “practice” their creative skills the entire semester, it seems prudent tobegin to bridge the general idea of creativity with the reality of implementation in engineeringdesign. The students really enjoy this final preliminary design project. For this lab assignment,students are tasked with putting together a preliminary civil engineering design of a newhospital. Students are given a fictitious piece of property (see figure 4) and told that the hospitalcan be located anywhere on the property map, with the exception of displacing the neighborhoodfarm house. The only other general
developing innovative ways of merging engineering fundamentals and engineering in practice and research. Dr. Peuker’s educational research also focuses on increasing student retention and success in engineering through a student success focused introduction to engineering course. He is an active member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers. Page 23.1099.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Student Industry Cooperation for the Development of Thermal System Design Teaching Laboratory EquipmentIntroductionIn higher
approachof the course did not translate well because it was more difficult to effectively use hands-ondemonstrations. While researching other pedagogical approaches1,2,13,14 to circuits for non-majors courses, two common themes emerged. First, incorporating hands-on experimentallearning opportunities is a best practice for this type of course. Second, it is desirable to makethe courses with electrical subject matter as practical and relevant as possible. Since theinfrastructure for a lab-based course was not available, a method to bring a hands-on elementinto the large lecture hall was desired. After discussing the situation with another professor whoimplemented a robotics project into a freshman orientation course5 and seeing
Council of Texas (ERCOT), and generate a report on the actual energyproduction revenue.In this paper we introduce a set of experimental laboratory exercises for undergraduate studentsto become familiar with these practices of Renewable Solar Energy.Hands on Experience for Students on an Energy Management SystemIntroductionWe have implemented a data acquisition/energy management system (DA/EMS) for a 5kWphotovoltaic array system. Our main goal with this system is to improve the education of ourundergraduate and graduate students about these arising technologies that are being implementedin our world today. Our DA/EMS has various hardware components including sensors, a dataacquisition interface, circuitry implementation, loads, and the
industry experts, but they also have the opportunity toput them into practice in an experiential laboratory setting. In the Fall 2012, the course was offered for the first time. Anecdotal evidence indicatesthat the course was well received. However, additional work still needs to be done includingcourse development, integrating the course into the Capstone design sequence, and integratingthe course into departmental and university initiatives.Additional Course Development The initial offering of this course gave a rather generic exposure to the strategy ofproduct development. The course fits well into the eSET Program overall curriculum and offersseveral enhancements to that curriculum. Based on survey feedback, several modifications
Paper ID #6395Interconnected STEM with Engineering Design PedagogyDr. M. David Burghardt, Hofstra University Dr. M. David Burghardt, professor of Engineering and co-director of the Center for STEM Research, is the principal investigator on a NSF project dealing with interconnected learning in middle school STEM. Page 23.797.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Interconnecting STEM withInformed Engineering Design Pedagogy Page
) Page 23.379.7 • Best practices for preparing persuasive presentations 9,24 (Abrams, R. & Vallone, J) Standard techniques for assessing a new venture idea (market analysis, competitor analysis,people and production strategies, and financial analysis) are identified in all of the leading 22,23,25entrepreneurship texts in including those by Baringer, Kuratko, and Vesper and skillsincorporating this knowledge are cited as critical aspects of entrepreneurial behavior byMitchelmore, S. & Rowley’s and Fiet’s research 18,19.The understandings that are 'good to know' based upon prior entrepreneurship research by Vespercover the following: 15,26
learn about middle and high school engineeringcurricula, engineering career paths, the College of Engineering, and student preparation for thestudy of engineering. Teachers received 20 professional development hours and were eligible forone hour of academic credit. Travel, lodging, and meal expenses were provided along with a$500 stipend.The University Engineering Initiative ActIn 2010, the Kansas Legislature called for an increase in the number of engineering graduates tostimulate economic development. Industry leaders in the state expressed a need for moreengineers to support planned industrial expansion. According to the Center for EconomicDevelopment and Business Research, one engineering professional creates 1.78 additional jobs,and
course. We have observedthat research and development projects which can provide sufficient funding for students extra-curricularly (undergraduate and graduate) offer a best way forward to provide the sophisticatedresults that many project sponsors expect. Having students continue the momentum developed intheir semester class project-based learning experiences in clinic often results in a correspondingstep increase in their productivity when the summer project begins. The EAP team accomplisheda significant amount of work as measured by the number of chapters, appendices and referencescompleted, and the responses of the sponsor during regular project reviews.References[1] State of New Jersey, Energy Assurance Plan, NJ Board of Public, Division of
Assessment ProcessAbstractThe electrical and computer engineering programs at Iowa State University were reviewed by theEngineering Accreditation Commission of ABET during fall 2012. The department revised itsprocess of assessing student outcomes since the last visit in light of the current criteria foraccrediting engineering programs and in the interests of efficiency and sustainability. Severalfaculty committees and course instructors have specific responsibilities for student outcomesassessment. The revised process takes a multilevel approach that leverages existing assessmenttools and best practices. The multilevel approach supports efficient data collection while alsoproviding sufficient data to make decisions. This paper describes the process
(Software). Gilman has been active in various local, state, and national organi- zations including Rotary, Computer Cleanup Day, Leadership Brazos, B/CS Library Board, multiple IT groups, and the Software Engineering Task Force for the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.Dr. Mehmet Ayar, TUBITAK Dr. Mehmet Ayar is a scientific programs expert in the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK). He received his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with specialization in STEM education at Texas A&M University in 2012. His research is in ethnographic studies of science and engineering practice, curriculum development, design of learning environments, and robotics activities. Dr. Ayar worked for the
the K-12 framework for engineering This framework was created to meet the growing need for a clear definition of quality K-12 engineering education. It is the result of a research project focused on understanding and identifying the ways in which teachers and schools implement engineering and engineering design in their classrooms. The framework is designed to be used as a tool for evaluating the degree to which academic standards, curricula, and teaching practices address the important components of a quality K-12 engineering education. Additionally, this framework can be used to inform the development and structure of future K-12 engineering education standards and initiatives
phones,GPS devices, and the wireless devices regularly used today. The non-existent or casualtreatment of these topics positioned students only to be avid consumers or perhaps savvyend-users, but, fell short by failing to impart at least some understanding of what is takesto design, manufacture and bring such items to market. These topics have begun toappear in curricula driven by the demand for a technically competent work force at a timewhen a large population of the current work force prepares to retire. 1A simulation developed by Raytheon in partnership with the Business Higher EducationForum (BHEF) permits trade-off studies and analyses of hypotheses and parameterswhich are supposed to impact the strength of the projected STEM
as state agencies orprofessional associations.”11Due to this increasing demand and limited resources, certificates may not be free in the future,however. [Berkeley] is considering whether to charge a small fee that could vary depending onstudents’ means.”10Impacts on Colleges and UniversitiesThe long term impact will be interesting in terms of researching how universities enhance theirunderstanding of how people learn through online education and how students can be graded,especially through evaluations that don't require relatively simple scoring techniques from multi-ple choice tests, for example.35Online education could greatly affect how colleges offer higher education, particularly at thegraduate level.11 Universities such as the