Conference Session

Training and Mentoring of Graduate Teaching Assistants

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Graduate Studies

sections of the course with a total of 34students enrolled. Of the 34 students, 24 were teaching a lecture, laboratory or recitation; and 10were non-teachers who were primarily responsible for grading, office hours and tutoringsessions. All of the students were required to do the peer observation assignment. There weresix female students and 28 male students. All of the students consented to participate in thestudy according to the university requirements from the Office of Research Protections. Of the34 students 23 were international students (4 female, 19 male). The international students camefrom a variety of countries including India, Turkey, Iran, Bangladesh, Iraq, South Korea,Ecuador, Venezuela and China. For some international students this

Conference Session

Training and Mentoring of Graduate Teaching Assistants

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Andrew Richards, Purdue University; Juan Diego Velasquez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lindsey B. Payne, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

”Creating Your Online Presence: Developing Your E-Portfolio” and ”Teaching in the Laboratory” workshops for the College Teaching Workshop Series, and has presented College Teaching Workshop Series: Basics of Teaching and ”Presenting at Scientific Conferences” to Purdue University’s Women in Science. Page 25.1315.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Influence of a College Teaching Workshop Series on Teaching Assistant Perceptions of Preparedness and Self-EfficacyAbstractAt large, research-intensive institutions graduate students are often funded as teaching

Conference Session

Training and Mentoring of Graduate Teaching Assistants

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raslinda Ghazali, Purdue University; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

AC 2012-3940: GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT WRITTEN FEED-BACK ON STUDENT RESPONSES TO PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION QUES-TIONS WITHIN AN AUTHENTIC ENGINEERING PROBLEMMs. Raslinda Ghazali, Purdue University Raslinda Ghazali is a second-year Ph.D. student at Purdue University. Ghazali’s background is in tourism management with both bachelor’s and master’s in this area. Ghazali started to be involved in MEA research since a year ago due to an interest on qualitative study in behavioral research.Dr. Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette Heidi A. Diefes-Dux is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue Uni- versity. She received her B.S. and M.S. in food science from Cornell University

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer H. Gross, Lehigh University; Donna M. Mohr, Lehigh University; Stephen Pessiki, Lehigh University

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Graduate Studies

25.360.5hired for the program. The new laboratory course is taught by the existing faculty. All othercourses for the program are pre-existing and the additional enrollment is partially supportedthrough enhanced funding for teaching assistants. Administrative staff resources are shared withthe department. This program capitalizes on existing resources and creates a new program toattract additional students with minimal additional resources.Market AssessmentAs part of the program development process, a market assessment of the structural engineeringindustry and students was conducted to evaluate the validity and viability of the program.An industry assessment was conducted in the spring of 2007. The goals of the assessment wereto obtain feedback from

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aidsa I. Santiago-Román, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Pedro O. Quintero, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Guillermo J. Serrano, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

teaches introductory engineering courses such as problem solving and computer programming, statics, and mechanics.Dr. Pedro O. Quintero, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez Pedro Quintero earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez and an M.S .from that same institution. After spending nine years in the electronics industry, he joined the University of Maryland, College Park, where he earned a Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering. He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez, in 2008 as an Assistant Professor.Dr. Guillermo J. Serrano, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez Guillermo Serrano received the B.S. degree in electrical

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael G. Jenkins P.E., California State University, Fresno; Walter V. Loscutoff, California State University, Fresno; Thomas Nguyen

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Graduate Studies

, and his Ph.D. from the University of Washington. He worked at PACCAR Technical Center as an R&D engineer and at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a development staff member. He was also faculty and associate chair at University of Washington, Seattle, and professor and chair at University of Detroit Mercy before starting his position as faculty and dean at CSU, Fresno. His research and teaching interests include characteriza- tion of advanced materials (e.g., ceramics), experimental mechanics, data base development, cumulative damage mechanics, and probabilistic design and reliability.Dr. Walter V. Loscutoff, California State University, Fresno Walter V. Loscutoff is a professor and Former Chair of Mechanical

Conference Session

General Topics in Graduate Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Basha, University of the Pacific; Luke S. Lee, University of the Pacific

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Graduate Studies

complicated systems spanningboth fields, and to explore new research boundaries.The Sensor Networks for Infrastructure Systems course provided a combination of depth andbreadth to both undergraduates and graduates. The course consisted of two hours of lecture andthree hours of laboratory time each week with content divided into three topic areas eachincorporating a multi-week lab project. The final weeks of the course were devoted to large-scalefinal projects where student teams monitored actual structures on the university campus.The course was assessed in comparison to two other courses offered concurrently: a graduatecourse in networking for ECPE/CS students and a mixed course in water resource engineeringfor civil engineering students. Assessment

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Korine Steinke Wawrzynski, Michigann State University; Rachel Mangiavellano, Michigan State University; Evan McCune, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies

73% on the pre-survey. On the final survey, 98% of students indicated that they planned to pursue anotherfaculty-mentored research experience, and students reported modest gains in their ability to writea research abstract and to create a research poster.BackgroundUndergraduate research is an experiential, inquiry-based learning experience that combineselements of research and teaching in an interactive process that engages students with faculty andtheir scholarship.4 Often referred to as a high-impact learning experience,5 undergraduateresearch represents a powerful learning pedagogy because it provides students a hands-on,intense introduction to a specific academic discipline for an extended period of time under the

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh; Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

failure. His other research interests include experimental nuclear medical physics, laser-based medical physics research in cerebral metabolic pathways of oxygen, petro physics, and petroleum fluid character- ization of reservoirs.Dr. Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University Devdas Pai teaches and conducts research on manufacturing processes and materials engineering. Pai has lead effective education outreach activities under the ERC initiatives and implemented several pre- college programs to motivate and better pre-URM students for STEM careers. He has won several service awards including the NC A&T State University Outstanding Teacher Award for College of Engineering, ASME Region IV Faculty Advisor

Conference Session

Exploration of Trends in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manoj K. Jha, Morgan State University; Reginald Amory, Morgan State University

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Graduate Studies

master’s and doctor- ate of engineering degree programs. In particular, he has positioned the department to conduct research and pursue entrepreneurial activities in civil infrastructure and service systems and broaden its traditional technological thrust to include more comprehensive interdisciplinary areas which include problems in human resource development, economic development and competitiveness, public health, biological pro- cesses, and environmental security. Amory, the first African American to receive a Ph.D. in engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has had a distinguished career which is noted for its breadth as well as its depth. His career has spanned professional practice, teaching

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rochelle Letrice Williams, ABET; Eyassu Woldesenbet, Southern University and A&M College

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-5169: THE ROLE MODEL AFFECT AND ITS EFFECT ON UN-DERREPRESENTED MINORITIES PURSUING DOCTORATES IN EN-GINEERING EDUCATIONDr. Rochelle Letrice Williams, ABET Rochelle Williams recently joined the ABET headquarters staff as Educational Research and Assessment Manager in the Professional Services Department. In this role, Williams manages ABET’s educational of- ferings on a global scale and leads technical education research projects. Prior to joining ABET, Williams held two positions at Baton Rouge Community College: Science Laboratory Manager and Adjunct Fac- ulty in the Mathematics Department. In addition, Williams has worked closely with the National Sci- ence Foundation’s Next Generation Composites Crest

Conference Session

Graduate Education in ETD

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Engineering Technology, Graduate Studies

Dean for research and graduate studies for the College of Technology (2009-2010) and returned to full-time faculty in fall 2010. He was Director of the Center for Technology Literacy (2006-2010), and a member (2006- 2011) and Chair (2007-2009) of the Executive Council of the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center. In Jan. 2012, he joined the University of North Texas as professor and Chair of the Department of Engineer- ing Technology, College of Engineering. His teaching and research interests are in the control systems engineering technology area. He is a member of the ASEE and a senior member of the IEEE - Control Systems Society.Dr. Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown Vassilios Tzouanas is an

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Andrew Janeski, Virginia Tech; Erin Crede, Virginia Tech; Maura J. Borrego, Virginia Tech; Chris Venters, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

AC 2012-3154: CREATING AND SUSTAINING PRODUCTIVE RESEARCHGROUPS IN GRADUATE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS: RESULTS FROMA FACULTY AND FUTURE FACULTY WORKSHOPMr. John Andrew Janeski, Virginia Tech John Andrew Janeski is a Dean’s Teaching Fellow and Ph.D. candidate in the Aerospace and Ocean Engineering Department. His primary research interests center around spacecraft dynamics and control. However, the Dean’s Teaching Fellowship has afforded him the opportunity to pursue research topics that span his experiences as a graduate student and instructor. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physics from Rhodes College.Dr. Erin Crede, Virginia Tech Erin D. Crede completed her Ph.D. in engineering education from Virginia Tech

Conference Session

Professional Aspects of Graduate Engineering Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Watson, University of South Carolina; Jed S. Lyons, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

University of South Carolina, Watson worked in two different middle school classrooms as a NSF GK-12/Pi Fellow. While at the University of Tennessee, she participated in the co-op (industrial internship) program and was appointed a co-op ambassador to mentor undergraduate students pursuing industrial internships. She also has mentored undergraduate research assistants during her master’s and Ph.D. programs. Her primary research interests include preparing doctoral students for industry and academic careers and the rheology of ionic liquids and cellulose solutions.Dr. Jed S. Lyons, University of South Carolina Jed Lyons is a professor of mechanical engineering and the Faculty Director of the Center for Teaching