Program Coordinator and Graduate Advisor for the Learning Technologies Program. She develops and teaches graduate courses on new media design, production, and research. Her research interests center on educational uses of new media and other emerging technologies, particularly the impact of such technologies on teaching and learning, and the design of new media enriched interactive learning environments for learners at all age levels. She has published in leading educational technology research journals and presents regularly at national and international technology conferences. She also serves on a number of editorial boards for research journals in the field of technology.Mitchell A. Thornton Ph.D., P.E., Southern
engineering training with an emphasis on engineeringdesign, systems thinking, and sustainability. Our goal is to train this engineering versatilist. Webelieve that exposure to engineering design can help students develop their problem solvingskills, teach them to better synthesize information, and exercise skills required to integrate andanalyze knowledge. Consequently, courses in engineering design represent the spine (boldedcourses with a white background in Figure 1) of our integrated engineering curriculum.2Students are first exposed to engineering design during their freshman year with reverseengineering modules in our Introduction to Engineering course. Then, sophomore through senioryear, students enroll sequentially in our six-course design
AC 2012-3061: USE OF CASE STUDIES AND A SYSTEMATIC ANALY-SIS TOOL TO ENGAGE UNDERGRADUATE BIOENGINEERING STU-DENTS IN ETHICS EDUCATIONDr. Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of Washington Alyssa C. Taylor is a lecturer in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Washington. She received a B.S. in biological systems engineering at yhe University of California, Davis, and a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia. Taylor’s teaching activities are focused on de- veloping and teaching core introductory courses and technical labs for bioengineering undergraduates, as well as coordinating the capstone design sequence for the BIOEN Department at the University of Washington. Taylor
favorite. His survey titled ”Small Ramsey Numbers,” which is a regularly updated living article at the Electronic Journal of Combinatorics, became a standard reference in this area. He teaches mostly theory-oriented courses, including very popular courses on cryptography, both at undergraduate and graduate levels. His recent work on applied cryptography led to joint projects with the Computer Engineering Department.Dr. James R. Vallino, Rochester Institute of Technology Jim Vallino has academic and industrial experience across a broad range of engineering disciplines. His academic training includes a B.E. in mechanical engineering, a M.S. in electrical and computer engineer- ing, and after more than 16 years in industry
Gilbuena, Oregon State University Debra Gilbuena is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engi- neering at Oregon State University. She currently has research focused on student learning in virtual laboratories. Gilbuena has an M.B.A., an M.S., and four years of industrial experience, including a po- sition in sensor development, an area in which she holds a patent. Her dissertation is focused on the characterization and analysis of feedback in engineering education. She also has interests in the diffusion of effective educational interventions and practices.Dr. John L. Falconer, University of Colorado, BoulderDr. David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky David L. Silverstein is
Engineering Laboratory. The highschool students purchase supplies for the mousetrap car from Home Depot and must keeptheir budget to $10. At night, students work on group projects that include designing andbuilding robots using LEGO Mindstorms NXT.To recruit students, we created a partnership between our College and five community-based out-of-school time programs in Southern California. By working with communityorganizations, we have reached highly motivated students who have a strong aptitude forscience and mathematics. Over the past 11 years, 233 students from 73 different highschools in the Greater Los Angeles Area have participated in SECOP. We have receivedover $500.000 in funding from foundations and engineering-based corporations
AC 2012-5442: A REVISED APPROACH FOR BETTER IMPLEMENTA-TION OF CAPSTONE SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTSDr. Manish Paliwal, College of New Jersey Manish Paliwal is an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering at The College of New Jersey. His teaching and research interest areas include solid mechanics, biomechanics, vibration analysis, and de- sign/analysis of mechanical systems. He is the Chair of the MIIS Technical Committee of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division.Prof. Bijan Sepahpour, College of New Jersey Bijan Sepahpour is a registered Professional Engineer and professor of mechanical engineering at TCNJ. He is currently serving as the Chairman of the ME Department. He is actively involved in the
are interested as many of them offermarket-oriented courses that almost guarantee them a job upon graduation. They save on salariesof the faculty by employing teaching staff on a part-time basis or by relying on teachers fromalready established public universities. The private universities are very often linked withuniversities abroad. This connection helps the students to move to USA, Canada, UK, Australia,Germany, Japan etc. for higher studies. Even though all the private universities startedfunctioning in hired premises for classrooms, laboratories and offices, they started buildingcampuses using the interest from the certificates of deposits (CD) of the profits3
AC 2012-3774: ENGINEERING ATTRITION AND UNIVERSITY RETEN-TIONDr. Lizzie Y. Santiago, West Virginia University Lizzie Y. Santiago, Ph.D., is Teaching Assistant Professor for the Freshman Engineering program in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. She holds a Ph.D. in chemical engi- neering from the Pennsylvania State University. She teaches freshman engineering courses and supports the outreach and recruiting activities of the college. Her research interests include neural tissue engi- neering, stem cell research, absorption of air pollutants in human upper airways, attrition and university retention, Increasing student awareness and interest in research and engineering, STEM
understand. In addition, the outcome of asemester-long class does not always fulfill the students’ expectations of creating useful or funapplications.For use in an introduction to computer programming environment, we have created two separate Page 25.623.2scripting languages designed to teach students computational thinking and concurrentprogramming skills. The scripting language controls four concurrent players on a team in a video dĞĂŵ ϯ z y y
other underrepresented groups, inscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through curriculum developmentand other activities such as research. Much of this effort is brought to fruition by acquiring grantfunds that can be used to explore new teaching methods and increase underrepresentedenrollment. Summer research opportunities can also be used to accomplish the goal ofimproving the curriculum and increasing diversity. This paper will describe some of theactivities that have been completed to increase diversity and improve the curriculum at theRochester Institute of Technology in the Manufacturing and Mechanical EngineeringTechnology Department and will identify some of the effort that will take place in the future. Anoverview
), individual activities, and evaluation of interactions.Author History with Engineering Ethics InstructionDr. Leitch has constructed and instructed engineering ethics courses at three institutions, all of which have adedicated course for engineering ethics instruction. As a doctoral candidate at New Mexico State University(NMSU), he was tasked with teaching during three consecutive summers (2000 – 2002), a combined EngineeringEconomics and Ethics course that consisted of the equivalent of one-credit hour of ethics instruction. A feature ofinstruction at NMSU was the use of National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) case studies that werediscussed in a collaborative classroom format as well as also in a technical report and presentation at the
occurring materials thatare environmentally and ecologically safe. A goal of this project was to introduce the students tothe concept of sustainability by researching and working with renewable materials such as PLAand clay nanoparticles in a hands-on laboratory setting. The mechanical and flame retardantproperties of the polymer-clay composite were compared with the control, virgin PLAspecimens. The results of the project were shared with the entire class via a presentation.The students’ understanding of sustainability was assessed in the course’s examination, and theresults of the assessment will be shared in a paper presentation at the 2012 conference. It isanticipated that the findings of this paper will be useful to those seeking to introduce
AC 2012-5187: AN INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS COMPUTER COURSEAS A SUPPLEMENT TO A MATHEMATICAL BRIDGE COURSEProf. Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen UniversityMr. Olivier Frdric Pfeiffer, Technische Universitt Berlin Olivier Pfeiffer received his M.Sc. in mathematics at Technische Universitt Berlin in 2002. His thesis in numerical mathematics investigated ”Error Control using Adaptive Methods for Elliptic Control Problems in Matlab”. He has been working in several eLearning projects at TUB to support teaching of mathemat- ics for mathematicians, engineers, and natural scientists in 2011, as a Research Assistant at SFB609 in Dresden from 2002-2004, and is now again with the School II Mathematics and Natural Sciences at TUB
was also nominated for 2004 UNI Book and Supply Outstanding Teaching Award, March 2004, and nominated for 2006, and 2007 Russ Nielson Service Awards, UNI. Pecen is an Engineering Technol- ogy Editor of American Journal of Undergraduate Research (AJUR). He has been serving as a reviewer on the IEEE Transactions on Electronics Packaging Manufacturing since 2001. Pecen has served on ASEE Engineering Technology Division (ETD) in Annual ASEE Conferences as a paper reviewer, session moderator, and co-moderator since 2002. He is currently serving as a Chair-elect on American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Energy Conversion and Conservation Division. He served as a Pro- gram Chair on ASEE ECCD in 2010. He is also
the ASCENT Security Teaching Lab,” Proceedings of the 13th Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education, pp.124-132, Seattle, WA, June, 2009.2. W. Du, K. Jayaraman1, and N.B. Gaubatz, “Enhancing Security Education with Hands-On Laboratory Exercises,” 5th Annual Symposium on Information Assurance (ASIA ’10), pp.56-61, Albany, NY, June 2010.3. L. Tao, L.C. Chen, and C. Lin, “Virtual Open-Source Labs for Web Security Education,” Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science (WCECS 2010), Vol. I, San Francisco, CA, October, 2010.4. R. M. Cassado, The Virtual Network System. Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education, New York, 2005.5. VMware, “How Does Fencing Work, VMware
AC 2012-3338: OBJECTIVE-C VERSUS JAVA FOR SMART PHONE AP-PLICATIONSDr. Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, PomonaMr. James R. Lewis, DeVry University, Pomona Page 25.985.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Objective-C versus Java for Smart Phone ApplicationsAbstractLearning and teaching smart phone applications development can engage our students, enhancetheir skill-set and challenge their creativity. The language of choice for iPhone development isObjective-C, while Java is primarily used for developing applications on the Android platform.Despite the strong and supportive development community many
literature review, clearlydefined approach, and schedule with milestones. Projects conclude with a report and presentationto faculty and students. Within this structure, the capstone senior design experience serves as thebinding agent for the theory and practice learned in the core courses taught in the roboticsengineering curriculum.This paper discusses the capstone design experience within a new degree program in roboticsengineering in detail while attempting to address the problem of teaching multidisciplinarydesign to senior engineering students working on projects that aims to solve real-world problems.Learning outcomes specifically designed for the senior-design and sample projects completed byrobotics engineering students illustrating our
AC 2012-4003: REDESIGNING A LEAN SIMULATION GAME FOR MOREFLEXIBILITY AND HIGHER EFFICIENCYDr. Hung-da Wan, University of Texas, San Antonio Hung-da Wan is an Assistant Professor of the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Director of the Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Lab at the University of Texas, San Antonio (UTSA). He teaches Six Sigma and lean methodologies, computer integrated manufacturing systems, and manufacturing systems engineering. He is among the core faculty of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Lean Systems at UTSA and has been offering short courses to the industry. His research interests include sustainability of manufacturing systems and web-based applications in manufacturing.Miss
, commissioning agent, conference speaker, and business development/marketing liaison. She also collaborated with the University of Wisconsin’s Construction Engineering & Management Department as an adjunct faculty, teaching one course each fall semester related to building systems from 2002-2007. Vogt was awarded the 2008 National Electrical Contractors Association Faculty Award for her instruction and mentoring of construction science students in CNS535 Electrical & Lighting, a course focused on the electrical exposure and education of future construction professionals. Page 25.654.1
AC 2012-3243: MATLAB DEMONSTRATION OF TRANSMISSION LINEPHENOMENA IN ELECTROMAGNETICSDr. Stuart M. Wentworth, Auburn University Stu Wentworth received his electrical engineering doctorate from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1990. Since then, he has been with Auburn University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in electromagnetics and microelectronics. He has authored a pair of undergraduate electro- magnetics texts and has won several awards related to teaching. He is the department’s undergraduate Program Director and Chair of its Curriculum and Assessment Committee. Page
-technologycurricula start with an introductory course [6, 12, 14, 21, 25, 39, 40, 41, 43]. Improvements tothe introductory course have been proposed by including design topics early in the program toretain students’ interest [15, 16, 21, 24, 28, 43], offering laboratory instruction [3, 10, 14, 20], oremphasizing the development of problem-solving skills [1, 10, 15, 16, 24, 25, 39, 40, 41].Baylor University developed a further refinement of a problem-solving course through a self-paced subject-matter-mastery program [41].Our university also includes within its introductory course a culminating team design project toreinforce learned problem-solving principles and skill sets as an experiential-learningopportunity [2]. In many respects, this team-project effort
, Analysis, and Imaging Laboratory (VAIL), the GeoResources Institute (GRI), Mississippi State University. He is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Engineering Technology, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas. His research interests include image and signal processing, data coding, and scientific visualization.Dr. Yubin Lan, USDA ARS Yubin Lan works as an Agricultural Engineer with Aerial Application Technology Group, Areawide Pest Management Research Unit, USDA-ARS at College Station. He is also an adjunct professor and graduate faculty with Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. Lan received his B.S. (1982) and M.S
AC 2012-3264: OPTIONAL FINAL EXAMS AS AN ASSESSMENT TOOLIN ENGINEERING CURRICULAAnthony Gregerson, University of Wisconsin, Madison Anthony Gregerson is a Ph.D. student in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Wiscon- sin, where he recently won the 2012 Exceptional Service Award for teaching assistants. He is a member of the UW’s Teaching Academy and the Delta Program in Research, Teaching, and Learning. He has eight years’ experience teaching as a tutor, Teaching Assistant, and instructor and occasionally writes about testing and assessment for PlusError.com. When not teaching, he designs real-time processing systems for CERN’s Large Hadron Collider.Sean Franey, University of Wisconsin, Madison
of Science, Boston, where she oversees curric- ular materials development, teacher professional development, and research and evaluation efforts related to K-16 engineering and science learning and teaching. Her projects focus on making engineering and science more relevant, understandable, and accessible to everyone, especially marginalized populations such as women, underrepresented minorities, people from low socio-economic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. She is the Founder and Director of the Engineering is Elementary project.Mia Jackson, Foundation for Family Science & Engineering Mia Jackson, an Associate with David Heil & Associates, Inc., specializes in program and exhibit develop- ment
. Thomas after having served as the Founding Dean. He holds a Ph.D. in metallurgical engineering and an M.B.A. With a background of more than 20 years in industry, Bennett teaches and publishes on diverse topics including materials engineering, technical innovation, technology transfer, manufacturing, leadership, and engineering education. He is an EAC of ABET Commissioner for SME and leads the SME Center for Education.Dr. Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University Hugh Jack is a professor of product design and manufacturing engineering at Grand Valley State Univer- sity in Grand Rapids, Mich. His specialties include automation, design projects, and internet application development.Steve Wendel, Sinclair Community
AC 2012-3739: GRAND CHALLENGES DELI (DISCOVER, EXPLORE,LEARN, IMAGINE) PROJECTDr. Jane Hunter, University of Arizona Jane Hunter received her Ph.D. from the University of Arizona Center for the Study of Higher Education. She holds an M.S. degree in engineering management and a B.S. degree with distinction in mechanical engineering. She is the Associate Director of the Engineering Management program at the University of Arizona and is a PMI-certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Her areas of interest include engineering education, teaching strategies, assessment and evaluation of program objectives and learning outcomes, student teamwork and group dynamics, business and technology management, strategic and
science education in secondary schools, including curriculum and teaching and learning of science. Page 25.359.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Creating science and engineering practices in the K12 classroom: An initial survey of the fieldAbstractThe recently released Framework for K-12 Science Education Standards emphasizes theimportance of science and engineering practices to the K-12 classroom. This continuesthe stress on process and authentic activities that has characterized science educationreform over at least the last two decades . It also adds
Cavalry Company Commander, Installation Commander, and as a Maintenance Test Pilot. His engineering and industry experience is in the repair of gas and oil pipelines with non-metallic materials and in the fabrication and testing of composite and lightweight structures, primarily aircraft and wind energy devices. French and his wife have served as full-time missionaries in Korea, China, and Mongolia and have lead student missions teams to several countries to conduct engi- neering missions support work. French joined the LETU faculty in the fall of 2010 and teaches design and engineering science courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in addition to advising graduate students and directing two senior projects.Dr
Department and the Secretary of the committee Ronald H. Robnett, professor of Engineering and Business Administration and a fiscal officer in the DIC (MIT’s sponsored research office) C. Richard Soderberg, a theoretically oriented mechanical engineer and head of that department Julius Stratton, physicist and director of Research Laboratory for Electronics, the postwar incarnation of the Radiation Lab Page 25.1322.3Among the other items the committee discussed was an unsolicited letter from the head of thePhysics Department, John Slater, expressing his unabashed preference for a curriculum moresolidly