sciencescore; however, for the electronics engineering technology program high school electronicsgrade point average, high school natural science grade point average, abstract conceptualizationvs concreter experience and ACT natural science scores. He also found that the best predictorvariables for electrical engineering were high school rank, ACT math scores, high schoolelectronics grade point average and high school natural science grade point average. Using theirresults, counselors could help guide students to a program that they may be more successfulpursuing.[36]Psychological and Other Sociological Factors Still other researchers have tried to use other predictors to improve student success andgather data on student success rates
that outcome. With increasing specialization and complexity, the only truly effective police are those that have the expertise and those that are working on the inside…. You can’t legislate morality. (Marc Edwards8)Professionally licensed engineers in the U.S. are bound by a Code of Ethics, and can lose theirlicense to practice engineering for ethical violations. However, a significant percentage ofengineers do not become professionally licensed. Regardless, students graduating from ABET-accredited engineering, engineering technology and computing programs must have anunderstanding of professional and ethical issues.9-11 But the depth and breadth of this knowledgeis poorly defined, proper assessment is difficult, and most
has participated in service in several roles. He has chaired the UMN Senate Committee on Educational Policy, and he serves on the AIChE’s Education and Accreditation Committee, Chemical Engineering Technology Operating Council, and Executive Board of the Program Committee. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Chemical Engineering Product Designs for Sustainability- Rethinking Ammonia Synthesis for Sustainable Distributed Production SystemsAbstractWe are piloting undergraduate product design projects that address a chemical processvery familiar to students - ammonia synthesis - and that use process simulation tools thatthey are comfortable with (after
Paper ID #14832Development and Implementation of Problem-based Chemistry Experimentsfor Engineering Students in a Multi-disciplinary CourseDr. Tiffany L. Hesser, University of New Haven Tiffany Hesser is a Senior Lecturer in the Engineering and Applied Science Education Department and the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Department at the University of New Haven. With an M.S. in science education and an Ed.D. in educational leadership, her research efforts have been concentrated on technology integration, student learning with a strong focus on under-prepared student populations, and classroom design. She is the course
Engineering Education, 2016 Integrating instrumentation and mechatronics education in Mechanical Engineering curriculumAbstractA diverse and effective undergraduate mechanical curriculum should integrate learning from thedifferent spheres of mechanical engineering, educate students about recent technologicaladvances, and motivate them to pursue careers in this field. However, a seamless integration ofvaried topics in mechanical engineering curriculum is challenging, as courses range fromtraditional engineering classes in thermal fluids, solids and controls, to courses coveringemerging technological aspects of instrumentation, sensors, measurement techniques, advancedcontrol algorithms, electronics, and electrical
support this, Hithcock & Hughes also argue that reflecting, criticising and putting forward a more informed view to the educational process would be possible by doing research in education. Consequently, the educational practice could benefit from the outcomes of such research. Also, there has been strong links between research in education and the research traditions of the social sciences which both are complex and complicated themes 15. v. The final shift entitled the influence of ‘Information, Computational and Communication Technology (ICCT)’ on engineering education.Having the above shifts in engineering education in mind, it is believed that individuals differin regard to what mode of instruction
engineering education to the new century, pp.114-130.3. Boelskifte, B., 2011. On Designing a Design Engineering Education. InProceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Design in Civil and Environmental Engineering (pp. 63-68). Mary Kathryn Thompson.4. Einstein, H.H., 2013, September. Design education in civil and environmental engineering. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Design in Civil and Environmental Engineering (pp. 112-120). Mary Kathryn Thompson.5. Massachusetts, D.O.E., 2006. Massachusetts science and technology/engineering curriculum framework.6. Shekar, A., 2012. RESEARCH-BASED ENQUIRY IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION: LESSONS FROM SUPERVISING UNDERGRADUATE FINAL YEAR PROJECTS. International
Clemson University. Her research interests focus on social factors affecting the recruitment, retention, and career development of underrepresented students in engineering. Dr. Martin is a 2009 NSF CAREER awardee for her research entitled, ”Influence of Social Capital on Under-Represented Engineering Students Academic and Career Decisions.” She held an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship in 2012-2013, with a placement at the National Science Foundation. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Cross-Disciplinary Teamwork During an Undergraduate Student Project: Results To DateAbstractThis
conductivity characterization of supported and suspended graphene while publishing in such journals as Nano Letters, Applied Physics Letters, Journal of Heat Transfer, Physical Review B, and Science. As a Thermal Ad- visory Engineer for IBM’s Systems & Technology Group from 2011 to 2013 he designed and developed electronics thermal management solutions from the die level up to full server systems. Dr. Moore joined the mechanical engineering faculty at Louisiana Tech in September of 2013. He holds a joint appointment with the Institute for Micromanufacturing (IfM) where he works on advanced materials and devices for energy applications with an emphasis on nanoscale thermal energy transport. His graduate school focus
effective in attracting, recruiting and retainingpeople in the transportation workforce is to build the “pipeline” starting with students in the pre-collegiate system; i.e., Kindergarten to 12th grade (K-12) 4. Formal education and training inScience, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) subjects is very important to meet thetechnical occupational needs in transportation. However, research has shown that enrolment inundergraduate degree programs in STEM fields are declining and that for students who major inSTEM-related degree programs at college, many fail to complete their degrees or enter a STEM-related job field7, 8. The lack of interest of students in STEM programs points to the need tomobilize efforts to alert, engage, and introduce
students and professors. However, to integrate ethicsmodules more thoroughly across the engineering curriculum a systematic approach is requiredwith proper accounting of teaching load for ethics/philosophy faculty who lecture in multiplecourses. For efficiency, an ethics case-study database with assignment and discussion questionsshould be maintained, and an online module could be explored with in-class facilitateddiscussion.Introduction With the rapid advancement of technology and integration within all aspects of our society,the ethical implications of our engineering decisions are growing in importance. Engineeringprofessionals have a duty to design and manufacture products that are used to improve the livesof others. In the workplace
and engineering. International Journal of Gender, Science and Technology, 1(1), 2009.[31] Kathy L. Ruhl, Charles A. Hughes, and Patrick J. Schloss. Using the pause procedure to enhance lecture recall. Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 10(1):14–18, 1987.[32] Robert E Slavin. Cooperative learning. Review of educational research, 50(2):315–342, 1980.[33] Leonard Springer, Mary Elizabeth Stanne, and Samuel S Donovan. Effects of small-group learning on undergraduates in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology: A meta-analysis. Review of educational research, 69(1):21–51, 1999.[34] L. A. Van Dijk, G. C. Van Der Berg, and H. Van
Paper ID #16012The Need for Prevention through Design in Civil Engineering CurriculaProf. T. Michael Toole P.E., Bucknell University T. Michael Toole is Associate Dean of the College of Engineering, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Director of the Grand Challenge Scholars Program at Bucknell University. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University and his M.S. in Civil Engineering and his Ph.D. in Technology Strategy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has published journal articles, book chapters and conference papers and received research grants on construction
novice designers.Design Studies. 2009; 30; 38-59.4. Smith D, Hedley P, Molloy M. Design learning: a reflective model. Design Studies. 2009; 30; 13-37.5. Chua KJ. A comparative study on first-time and experienced project-based learning students in an engineeringdesign module. European Journal of Engineering Education. 2014; 39(5); 556-572.6. Gomez-Puente S, van Eijk M, Jochems W. A sample literature review of design-based learning approaches: asearch for key characteristics. International Journal of Technology and Design Education. 2013; 23; 717-732.7. Chua KJ, Yang WM, Leo HL. Enhanced and conventional project-based learning in an engineering designmodule. International Journal of Technology and Design Education. 2014; 24; 437-458.8. Rasul MG
includes statics, reinforced concrete design, structural analysis, and materials engineering. Dr. Brake actively integrates project based and peer assisted learning pedagogies into his curriculum.Dr. Fatih Alperen Adam c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Integrating a 3D printer and a truss optimization project in StaticsAbstractThere is a need to integrate hands-on engineering analysis and design problems and excitingbuild technology in lower division engineering courses to stimulate interest and increasestudents’ capacity to solve divergent, open-ended based problems. In this evidence-basedpractice paper, we discuss the development, execution, and impact of a truss optimization
Paper ID #15763Transforming a Dynamics Course to an Active, Blended, and CollaborativeFormat: Focus on the FacultyProf. Jennifer DeBoer, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jennifer DeBoer is currently Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses on international education systems, individual and social development, technology use and STEM learning, and educational environments for diverse learners.Dr. Maria J. Gerschutz, Trine University After earning her doctorate from Wright State University, Dr. Gerschutz spent five years working for WillowWood, a lower-limb prosthetic company
, structural dynamics, and civil engineering aspects of antiterrorism.Dr. Monika Bubacz, The Citadel Dr. Monika Bubacz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management at The Citadel. She received both her B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Poznan University of Technology in Poland, and the Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science from the Univer- sity of New Orleans. Before her current appointment she has worked for Mercer University, Center for NanoComposites and Multifunctional Materials in Pittsburg, Kansas and Metal Forming Institute in Poz- nan, Poland. Her teaching and research interest areas include materials science, polymers and composites for aerospace
and STEM initiatives in inclusion and diversity.Prof. Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma Zahed Siddique is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering of University of Oklahoma. His research interest include product family design, advanced material and engineering education. He is interested in motivation of engineering students, peer-to-peer learning, flat learning environments, technology assisted engineering education and experiential learning. He is the coordinator of the industry sponsored capstone from at his school and is the advisor of OU’s FSAE team.Prof. M. Cengiz Altan, University of Oklahoma Professor Altan is the B.H. Perkinson Chair and Director of
detach from a primary tumor and begin the process of metastasis. - See more at: https://www.asee.org/public/person#sthash.G6Dr. Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo Dr. Al-Hammoud is a Faculty lecturer (Graduate Attributes) in the department of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Al-Hammoud has a passion for teaching where she con- tinuously seeks new technologies to involve students in their learning process. She is actively involved in the Ideas Clinic, a major experiential learning initiative at the University of Waterloo. She is also re- sponsible for developing a process and assessing graduate attributes at the department to target areas for improvement in the curriculum
responsible for acquiring, upgrading, and renewing contribu- tors to the University. Retired from the U.S. Air Force since 2003, Jon worked at Purdue University since 1997, working in Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), Information Technology, the Col- lege of Engineering, Corporate Relations, and in the School of Civil Engineering. Jon is a graduate of the Community College of the Air Force and Concordia University—Wisconsin. He has a 19-year-old son named Tyler and a dog named Odie.Dr. J. Case Tompkins, Purdue University J. Case Tompkins is the Lecturer in Technical Communications for the Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University. c American Society for Engineering
Paper ID #14702Incorporating Risk and Uncertainty into Undergraduate Environmental En-gineering CurriculaMajor Ran Du P.E., United States Military Academy MAJ Du is an U.S. Army Officer in the Medical Service Corps who teaches at the United States Mili- tary Academy-West Point. MAJ Du teaches EV301 (Environmental Science for Scientist and Engineers), EV350 (Environmental Engineering Technologies), and EV385 (Introduction to Environmental Engineer- ing). His experiences include a wide spectrum of environmental consultation in the areas of domestic water for the Department of Defense in a 20 state region. Academically, MAJ
formal education in chemical engineering, she also has interests in heterogeneous catalysis for fine chemical and pharmaceutical applications and membrane separations.Dr. Willietta Gibson Dr. Willietta Gibson, a native of Durham, North Carolina, is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Ben- nett College. She received her B.S degree in Molecular Biology from Winston-Salem State University and Ph.D. in Biomedical Science from the Medical University of South Carolina. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE) at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) where she examined the sensitivity of inflammatory breast cancer cells to commercially
(e.g.independence, expectation, variance), identify and analyze discrete and continuous randomvariables, and formulate and conduct statistical analyses of observed data.One key innovation that we implemented is the introduction of real-world data-driven casestudies. We wish to expose our students to engineering problems that will help them relate thematerial taught in class with their own major. The primary enabling technology is statisticalprogramming with Python. The case studies are introduced as group assignments and aremotivated in class or discussion sessions. Students select their own groups and in the end of eachcase study, they do a peer-evaluation in order to assess the degree of in-group collaboration. Inthis way, students build valuable
authority or customary procedure that wastestime and resources. Rationals are often seen as cold and distant, absorbed in a drive to unlockthe secrets of nature and develop new technologies. Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are examplesof rationals.Survey Results and AnalysisClass Rank, Discipline of Interest, Temperament, and Level of EnthusiasmThe survey was given to students in several courses to capture all class levels. Of therespondents, 29% were freshmen, 10% were sophomores, 25% were juniors, and 36% wereseniors. Approximately 20% of civil engineering students at MSU are female.Some 29% of students expressed the highest interest in structures, the most of all disciplines.Interest in structures was followed by construction and environment at 24
Paper ID #15628Computer-Aided Design for Dimensional Stability of Injection Molded Fiber-Reinforced PolymersMr. Christopher J. Hershey, Michigan State University Christopher Hershey is a third year Chemical Engineering doctoral student and a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University. He received dual BS degrees in Chemical Engineering and Computational Chemistry at Michigan State University. During his undergraduate studies, he worked as a Resident Assistant for four years as well as an Undergraduate Research Assistant focusing on computational
, Bucknell University Margot Vigeant is a professor of chemical engineering and an associate dean of engineering at Bucknell University. She earned her B.S. in chemical engineering from Cornell University, and her M.S. and Ph.D., also in chemical engineering, from the University of Virginia. Her primary research focus is on engineering pedagogy at the undergraduate level. She is particularly interested in the teaching and learning of concepts related to thermodynamics. She is also interested in active, collaborative, and problem-based learning, and in the ways hands-on activities and technology in general and games in particular can be used to improve student engagement. c American Society
Paper ID #15686Experiments for a Unit Operations in Food Engineering CourseDr. Polly R. Piergiovanni, Lafayette College Polly R. Piergiovanni is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Lafayette College. Besides chemical engineering courses, she teaches an engineering course to nonengineering students. Her current research interests include critical thinking evident in student writing and assessing learning in experiential learning activities.Mr. John H Jarboe Lafayette College class of 2016 chemical engineering student c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Experiments for
Management of Technology, Research and DevelopmentDomain in the EMBOK. Project Management represents an entire domain in EMBOK.Standards and regulations fall under the Legal Issues in Engineering Management Domain, andengineering ethics are a portion of the Professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics domain.Assignments in the course are about half individual and half team assignments. The teamassignments sum together to create the final design and presentation. Lecture and laboratoryactivities for the first semester are outlined in Table 1.Table 1. First semester lecture topics and laboratory activities: Week Lecture Topic Laboratory Activity 1 Course Introduction Team-building Exercise 2
studentweaknesses to address. With current funding, we are now designing and piloting materials thataddress those weaknesses and analyzing the materials' impact on student writing.2. Overview of the ProjectThe project is based at Portland State University and also includes California State PolytechnicUniversity - Pomona, Howard University, Lawrence Technological University, and Angelo StateUniversity. The programs offer an ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering and seek to trainstudents to become effective practitioners. They differ in numerous other ways, including size ofprograms, university entrance requirements, and typical student academic and ethnicbackgrounds. They also differ in writing requirements for the degree; some require a
Paper ID #15729The Role of a Design Studio in a Mechanical Engineering DepartmentDr. Dustyn Roberts P.E., University of Delaware Dustyn Roberts received her B.S. in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon Uni- versity (2003), her M.S. in Biomechanics & Movement Science (2004) from the University of Delaware, and her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2014) from New York University. She has six years of pro- fessional experience in the robotics and medical fields, and is passionate about translational research and engineering education.Prof. Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware Dr. Buckley is an