Course. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA, ASEE. 7. McClelland, C. J. (2013). Flipping a Large-Enrollment Fluid Mechanics Course - Is It Effective? ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA, ASEE. 8. Connor, K. A., D. L. Newman, et al. (2013). Self-Regulated Learning and Blended Technology Instruction in a Flipped Classrom. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA, ASEE. 9. Zappe, S., R. Leicht, et al. (2009). "Flipping" The Classroom to Explore Active Learning in a Large Undergraduate Course. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Louisville, KY, ASEE. 10. Redekopp, M. W. and G. Ragusa (2013). Evaluating Flipped Classroom Strategies and Tools for Computer Engineering. ASEE
, communication, leadership, and writingskills4. The core elements of active learning are student activities and engagement in the learningprocess2. As more faculty look for alternatives to traditional teaching methods they have stronglyadvocated active learning 5-10. However, the potential challenges for faculty with such anapproach cannot be ignored such as increased class preparation time, the risks of studentdissatisfaction, the use of instructional technology, and increased lecture time.The Graphical Communications course at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is afreshmen level course that is designed to familiarize the students with the basic principles ofdrafting and engineering drawing, to improve three dimensional (3D) visualization
local industry. The outreach program will constitute animportant part of the author’s promotion and tenure package, and is valued by heradministration.References1. National Science Board. 2012. Science and Engineering Indicators 2012. Arlington VA: NationalScience Foundation (NSB 12-01).2. B.L. Yoder. ASEE Engineering by the Numbers. 2012. Retrieved from http://www.asee.org/papers-and-publications/publications/11-47.pdf3. A.L. Genau, AC 2012-3440: Materials Camp at UAB: Launching Technology to New Heights, ASEEAnnual Conference Proceedings.4. G.L. Winn, AC 2012-3435: Re-assessing the Effects of Summer Camp on STEM Enrollments Using anInnovative Survey Technique, ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings
Paper ID #10807Milestones as a Guide to Drafting Project to Improve the Application of Di-mensioning SpecificationsProf. Leonardo A. Bueno, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach Assistant Professor in the Engineering Fundamental department, teaching all the courses offered by the department. His focus is on teaching and preparing students for the upper-level classes that follow in their educational experience. Page 24.906.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014
that define successfuland unsuccessful homework might be uniquely, understood by looking at students’ experiencewith homework in general in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)fields, then taking that understanding and adapting it to a single course. We were also interestedin obtaining a broader understanding of how students felt about their experience with STEMhomework assignments at the university level. Getting a comprehensive understanding of students’perspectives about STEM homework could provide insight into how all members of the STEMcommunity could work to make the experience better, which could lead to deeper learning,stronger connections, and increased excitement in students about their STEM
University, West Lafayette Daniel M. Ferguson is the recipient of three NSF awards for research in engineering education and a research associate at Purdue University. Prior to coming to Purdue he was Assistant Professor of En- trepreneurship at Ohio Northern University. Before assuming that position he was Associate Director of the Inter-professional Studies Program and Senior Lecturer at Illinois Institute of Technology and involved in research in service learning, assessment processes and interventions aimed at improving learning ob- jective attainment. Prior to his University assignments he was the Founder and CEO of The EDI Group, Ltd. and The EDI Group Canada, Ltd, independent professional services companies
tostreamline the transfer of students receiving Associates in Arts degree and includes a set ofsummer engineering workshops aimed at retaining the college students so they eventuallytransfer into our program.1. IntroductionThis ongoing program is designed to improve the recruitment and retention of highly motivatedHispanic and other minority students into our Systems Engineering program at TAMIU. Thisprogram is part of a grant from the US Department of Education, Minority Science andEngineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) titled “STEM Minority Outreach and RecruitmentEnhancement (STEM-MORE)” under award number: P120A110067 and is designed to increasethe number of Hispanic and minority students attaining Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics
, was conferred as an ASEE fellow member in 2011 and was awarded NAE’s 2008 Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education. Page 24.444.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Does Women-Targeted Recruiting Successfully Matriculate More Undergraduate Women into an Engineering College?IntroductionThe decision a young woman makes on where to go to college is a difficult one. Adding whetheror not to study engineering, and which engineering college to attend, makes the decision evenmore complex. From a university’s perspective it is equally as
engineering program. The Engineering Science curriculum is a cooperative offering of the engineering technology, science, and mathematics programs. It is often found in the classroom that many students have difficulty in getting started with a given problem, applying appropriate concepts and principles, let alone solving problems. These problem solving skills are crucial for students to be successful in this rigorous curriculum. In spite of showing plenty of examples, asking them to practice problems during the class time and having them do their homework every week; professors still find that quite a few students cannot solve similar problems in the tests so that some students choose to withdraw from the class
Paper ID #9816Optimizing your teaching loadDr. Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University Dr. Gehringer is an associate professor in the Departments of Computer Science, and Electrical & Computer Engineering. His research interests include computerized assessment systems, and the use of natural-language processing to improve the quality of reviewing. He teaches courses in the area of programming, computer architecture, object-oriented design, and ethics in computing. Page 24.961.1
Paper ID #8811Balancing Daylight, LEDs, and Controls: The Future of Lighting for Design-ersMrs. Lisa A VanZee, Purdue University, West Lafayette Lisa VanZee is an Assistant Professor in Interior Design at Purdue University. She began her career in computer visualization, where she was involved in computer graphics technology, artanimation research and teaching. She holds an M.S.in Computer Graphics Technology and an M.F.A. in Interior Design. Her previous work experience includes threedimensional rendering and animation for architectural and engineering firms. Her research interests focus on interior visualization and
University of St. Thomas, and teaches and publishes in the areas of materials engineering, innovation, strategy, technology transfer, leadership and engineering education. His current focus is on webinars and workshops on leadership for engineers in industry and academia. Bennett is a member of numerous scientific and professional societies, is an ABET program evaluator and commissioner. He has a wide variety of academic publications, and is co-author with Elaine Millam of the 2012 McGraw- Hill book ’Leadership for Engineers: The Magic of Mindset.’Dr. Niaz Latif, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Dr. Niaz Latif is the Dean of the School of Technology at Purdue University Calumet. He has also served
. [5] Smith, K. A., Sheppard, S. D., Johnson, D. W., & Johnson, R. T. (2005). Pedagogies of engagement: Classroom‐based practices. Journal of Engineering Education, 94(1), 87-101. [6] Ponton, M. K., Edmister, J. H., Ukeiley, L. S. and Seiner, J. M. (2001), Understanding the Role of Self- Efficacy in Engineering Education. Journal of Engineering Education, 90: 247–251. [7] American Society of Engineering Education (2012). Going the Distance: Best Practices and Strategies for Retaining Engineering, Engineering Technology and Computing Students. ASEE Retention Project Report. Accessed on Dec. 23, 2013 at: http://www.asee.org/retention-project/best-practices-and-strategies/ASEE- Student-Retention-Project.pdf. [8] McCarthy
faculty) and the School of Science and Technology(physics faculty). The social structure of both schools is similar, with some exceptions. Perhapsthe biggest difference has to do with the level of “faculty culture” regarding outcomesassessment. While the engineering faculty have reached a high and stable level of conductingdirect and indirect assessment as a response to ABET’s accreditation criteria, the physics facultylag significantly in this respect, perhaps because their programs are not held to a similar level ofscrutiny for accreditation. A strong culture of assessment is a very good prerequisite to havebefore initiating a program like the SFIP as it exposes the faculty to the shortcomings in their
engineering skills development, STEM for non-engineers adults, motivation in STEM to close the technology literacy gap, and STEM formative assessmentDr. K. Anna Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette Anna Douglas is a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Purdue University’s Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning. She received her B.A. in Psychology, M.S. Ed. in School Counseling, and her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, with an emphasis on Research Methods and Measurement from Purdue University. Her research focuses on assessment and evaluation in engineering education.Prof. Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette Heidi A. Diefes-Dux is a Professor in the School of Engineering Education at
interdisciplinary research in key focal areas over the last 20years. The College of Engineering and Science emphasizes and utilizes aninterdisciplinary, team-based model in all aspects of administration, education, andresearch1,2. The college incorporates engineering, engineering technology, computerscience, math, chemistry, and physics in a single administrative structure, whichemphasizes collaboration and removes many traditional systematic hurdles. Thepractical structure of the college demonstrates a more collaborative, versus competitive,work environment than most institutions. The college leadership was reasonablyfamiliar with gender issues as they relate to undergraduate education, faculty retentionand success prior to ADVANCE. The college has been
Paper ID #8460Judging the Quality of Operationalization of Empirical-Analytical, Interpre-tive and Critical Science Paradigms in Engineering Education ResearchMs. Gurlovleen K. Rathore, Texas A&M University Gurlovleen Rathore is pursuing her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M University. Her research interests include problem-based learning, design creativity and innovation, design education and future faculty professional development. She received her B.S. in Engineering Physics from the University of Michigan and a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University
studentunderstanding than traditional approaches, but also superior for retaining the most diverseaudience of learners1-4. Campers come from a variety of educational and economic backgrounds.We particularly reach out to students in urban and rural under-resourced schools who might nototherwise be exposed to topics in engineering and technology before graduation, and thereforemay not have prepared themselves for or even considered an undergraduate major in a STEMfield.One of the many goals of Engineering Camp is to remove the mystique of going to college andmajoring in a technical field. Many of the campers, particularly those from under-resourcedurban and rural areas, would be first-generation college students without the family academiccapital that could
practicemethods of dissemination of the MHOS pedagogy to the entire STEM community have not yetbeen identified.Mobile hands-on pedagogy in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is arelatively recent innovation in the teaching of electrical engineering. Three of the universitiesthat have been involved in the development of this pedagogical approach for the past decade areRensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Virginia Tech (VT), and Georgia Institute of Technology(Georgia Tech) [1-18]. Colleagues at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (RHIT), HowardUniversity (HU), Morgan State University (MSU), and Virginia Western Community College(VWCC) were early adopters and have contributed significantly to the refinement of theapproach [19-24
order to meet these needs, anundergraduate engineering design course has been developed as a collaborative effort betweenfaculty members at two small liberal arts institutions separated by more than 800 miles. Eachinstitution offers an ABET accredited engineering degree (Engineering Science and IndustrialEngineering) and graduates ~7-12 engineers per year. In the shared course, engineering studentvirtual teams design and implement assistive technologies for persons with disabilities andunderprivileged individuals for both local and global clients. The course is required forengineering majors from both institutions and is usually taken in the sophomore or junior year asa pre-capstone experience. Sharing expertise, capabilities, and faculty time
is a device that keeps newborn babies (especially premature and lowbirth-weight babies that require an incubator) warm and comfortable.26 The device was designedby a group of engineers to address the needs in places where incubators are unaffordable orcannot be maintained. Existing videos and talks about ‘Embrace’ show that the motivation forthis design solution was driven by compassion for the mothers who lose their babies because oflimited access to technology that provides the conditions for the baby’s survival. The engineerson this project did not only focus on solutions that work, but also considered various other factorsrelated to the context, such as lack of or unreliable electricity, affordability, and portability.Portability was an
. McKinzie, University of Central Florida Caitlyn McKinzie is a Graduate Assistant in the College of Engineering & Computer Science for the Young Entrepreneur and Scholar (YES) program at the University of Central Florida. She is currently earning her Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling and certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her research interests include eating disorders, addictions, and implementing mindfulness techniques.Dr. Andre J Gesquiere, University of Central Florida Andre J. Gesquiere is an Associate Professor at University of Central Florida, where he holds a position in the NanoScience Technology Center, with joint appointments in the Department of Chemistry, the Materials Science and
Engineering-First in the form of competitions, reflects the teaching ofDesign and Technology (D & T), Maths & Physics. One of the trainers explained how theinitiative helps teachers teach subjects they perceive to be difficult suggesting that: Teachers are frightened of design and technology. Engineering Kids First is about helping them do it. They’d rather do anything else. ScottThe remark about Design & Technology was not entirely unexpected as the subject isexceptionally diverse, with activities ranging from more traditional ‘art-based’ activities suchas pottery and drawing to food technology, acting as a ‘catch-all’ subject into which
of Laboratory Sciences) and as a Post-doctoral Fellow in Biomedical Engineering (Neuroengineering) at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA. He has published over 38 papers in peer-reviewed journals, referred conferences and 2 issued patents. He is an Editorial board member of Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology, and Journal of Nanoscience and the recipient of NCA&T Rookie of the Year award. Shyam’s research interests lie at the intersection of micro/nanotechnology, electronics and environmental and life sciences.Dr. Diedrich A. Schmidt, North Carolina A&T State UniversityDr. Hany Nakhla, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Hany Nakhla is an associate Professor at the Department of
Paper ID #9107Increasing Conceptual Understanding in an Engineering Core Course usinga Statics Visualization ProgramLt. Col. Orval Powell, USAF Academy Lt Col Rusty Powell is currently an Assistant Professor of Engineering Mechanics at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University, M.S. in Aero- nautical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology, and Ph.D. in Engineering (Mechanical Specialty) from the Colorado School of Mines. He has worked in a variety of engineering positions within the Air Force, ranging from hypersonic systems research to
- tin then joined Johnson Matthey Electronics/Honeywell Electronic Materials where he held positions in Technical Service, Product Management, Six Sigma, and Research & Development. He is an inventor on a dozen patents and patent applications and has published over 30 papers and book chapters on topics including ceramic processing, Pb-free solder development, experimental design, and biomechanics. His current research focuses on rocket propellant characterization, fin flutter, and heat transfer.Dr. Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington UniversityDr. Robert E Gerlick, Eastern Washington University Dr. Gerlick is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology at Eastern Washington
at Virginia Tech looking into informal learning and the application of computational thinkingStephanie Marie Kusano, Virginia Tech Stephanie Kusano is a Ph.D. candidate from the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 2010 and her M.S. in Biomedical Engineering in 2012, both from Virginia Tech. Her research interests include informal learning, design education, and assessment. Her teaching experience has primarily been with first-year engineering workshops.Dr. Aditya Johri, George Mason University Aditya Johri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Information Technology in the Volge- nau School of Engineering, George Mason University
, Mechatronics and Industrial Engineering. The workaddresses applications of inexpensive 3D printers in support of many engineering and non-engineering courses and activities at our university. Challenges of running a successful 3D-printer lab are addressed. A number of student projects are described. Based on the shear amountof 3D prints and their quality it can be concluded that the acceptance of this technology is highwithin the undergraduate engineering student population.Introduction Early laboratory demonstrations of additive rapid prototyping systems were conductedthirty years ago (1984). However, the acceptance of these systems in undergraduate engineeringcurricula was relatively slow due to the high cost of the equipment, the high cost
ofweb-based lecture technologies on current and future practices in learning and teaching.Australian Learning and Teaching Council.Gysbers, V., Johnston, J., Hancock, D., & Denyer, G. (2011). Why do Students still BotherComing to Lectures, When Everything is Available Online?. International Journal of Innovationin Science and Mathematics Education (formerly CAL-laborate International), 19(2).Lara, E., & Okhuysen, V., (2012) "Improving a traditional engineering lab thoguh conversion intoa Hybrid course," in Proceedings of the 2012 ASEE PSW Section Conference, San Luis Obisbo.Larkin, H. E. (2010). But they won't come to lectures..." The impact of audio recorded lectures onstudent experience and attendance. Australasian journal of
, construction documentation, historic preservation and service-learning.Ms. Heli Shah Page 24.825.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Investigation of Digital Three-Dimensional Representation: Results of a Faculty-Undergraduate Student Engagement GrantIntroductionThe language of architecture is expressed in the drawings that are used to conceptualizestructures. For students as well as professionals, design language alternates between two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) representations. Three-dimensional graphics is themedium most suited for use by clients while