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Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: The Role of Engineering Education towards Attaining UN Sustainable Development Goals
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Haley Margaret Gardner
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Civil Engineering, Community Engagement Division, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering
Environment Programme’s (UNEP) supporting activities. Journal of Cleaner Production, 15(6), 492–498. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2006.05.017 ! !Davidson, C. I., Matthews, H. S., Hendrickson, C. T., Bridges, M. W., Allenby, B. R., Crittenden, J. C., … Austin, S. (2007). Adding sustainability to the engineer’s toolbox: a challenge for engineering educators. Environmental Science & Technology, 41(14), 4847–4850.DeWaters, J., Powers, S., Dhaniyala, S., & Small, M. (2012). Evaluating Changes in Climate Literacy among Middle and High School Students who
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Engineering Transfer Issues: Two-year College to Four-year College
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David I. Spang, Rowan College at Burlington County; Eric Constans, Rowan University; Edem G Tetteh, Rowan College at Burlington County
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Two Year College Division
Paper ID #20221Two-Year College and University Collaboration in Creating Advanced Man-ufacturing Curricula and ProgramsDr. David I. Spang, Rowan College at Burlington County Dr. David Spang is the Sr. Vice President & Provost at Rowan College at Burlington County in Mt. Laurel, NJ. Prior to being named Sr. Vice President & Provost, Dr. Spang served as Interim President, Provost, Vice President of Academic Programs and as Dean of the Science, Mathematics, and Technology division. Dr. Spang holds a PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering and a MBA degree, with a concentration in Innovation and Technology
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Pre-College: Fundamental Research in Engineering Education (1)
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Jill Marshall, University of Texas, Austin; Ara Winter, University of New Mexico, Department of Biology; Yang Liu, University of New Mexico, Department of Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division
. She was selected as a National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow. Dr. Svihla studies learning in authentic, real world conditions; this includes a two- strand research program focused on (1) authentic assessment, often aided by interactive technology, and (2) design learning, in which she studies engineers designing devices, scientists designing investigations, teachers designing learning experiences and students designing to learn.Jill Marshall, University of Texas, Austin Jill A. Marshall is an associate professor of STEM Education. She studies how people come to understand and engineer the physical world and how teachers can facilitate that process, as well as equity issues in STEM
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Student Division Early Introduction to Engineering Technical Session
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Md Tarique Hasan Khan, Wayne State University; Kamyar Raoufi, Oregon State University; Kijung Park, Iowa State Univerisity; Tasnia Reza; Carolyn E Psenka, Wayne State University; Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Karl R. Haapala, Oregon State University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Iowa State University; Kyoung-Yun Kim, Wayne State University
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Student
complexity in design and manufacturing contexts, and engineering design education.Tasnia RezaDr. Carolyn E Psenka, Wayne State University Carolyn Psenka, PhD is a cultural anthropologist with research interests focused on the study of inter- actions of humans with technologies in everyday activities. Dr. Psenka is a Research Associate in the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at Wayne State University and is affiliated with the NSF I/UCRC Center for e-Design as a design anthropologist.Dr. Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Kathy Jackson is a Faculty Programs Researcher at the Pennsylvania State University’s Teaching and Learning with Technology. In this position, she
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Pre-College: Techniques and Programs for Promoting Engineering Education
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Afroditi Vennie Filippas, Virginia Commonwealth University; Lorraine M. Parker, Virginia Commonwealth Universtiy
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division
to excellence in undergraduate engineering education. Focus areas include contemporary teaching and learning technologies, capstone, VIP, special degree programs with partnering academic institutions, and K-12 outreach. Dr. Filippas is especially proud of her collaboration with NSBE at VCU, an organization that embodies excellence in academics as well as community service, leadership and diversity. In addition, Dr. Filippas was instru- mental in establishing oSTEM on the campus as well as reaching out to other underrepresented minority groups to further the university’s commitment to student success and inclusive excellence.Dr. Lorraine M. Parker, Virginia Commonwealth Universtiy Dr. Parker received her Ph.D. from
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Student Division Early Introduction to Engineering Technical Session
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Candyce Hill, Michigan State University ; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University
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Student
, Oklahoma and then as a career adviser at U of M.Dr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. She has published dozens of peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands-on learning. Luchini- Colbry is also the Director of the Engineering Futures Program of Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, which
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Student Division Early Introduction to Engineering Technical Session
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nabila A. Huq, Colorado State University; Wenlong Xu, Colorado State University; Sanli Movafaghi, Colorado State University; Mona Hemmati, Colorado State University
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Student
- orado State University. He received his B.S.E (2010) in Bioengineering from Northwest A&F University (China).Ms. Sanli Movafaghi, Colorado State University Sanli Movafaghi is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University. She graduated with a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology in Iran. She studies surface science to conduct research in the areas of bio-inspired, bio-compatible and super-repellent surfaces. Her educational research has focused on evaluating the effectiveness of implementing active learning opportunities for first year engineering students.Mona Hemmati, Colorado State University Mona Hemmati is a Ph.D. candidate in the
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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies - Mechanical Engineering Labs
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ryan Curtis Darfler, California State University, Maritime University; William W. Tsai, California State University, Maritime Academy
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Diversity
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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies
://www.rollinghillsresearch.com/Water_Tunnels/Model_0710.html[4] Forringer, E.R., M. G. Green, J. J. French, and P. Leiffer. “Low Cost River Simulator for100W Hyrdo-Kinetic Turbine Testing.” 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition,Vancouver, British Columbia. American Society for Engineering Education.[5] Aquatic laboratories using water reuse technologies | AquabioLab | marine & aquaticresearch systems. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2017, fromhttp://www.aquabiolab.com/en/products/flumes_systems/benthicflume.shtml[6] White, Frank. Fluid Mechanics. 7th ed. Mcgraw-Hill Education, 2008.[7] Preston, J. H. “The measurement of pressure in low velocity water flows.” Journal of PhysicsE: Scientific Instruments, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 277-282, 1972.[8] Lynn, R. J
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Patrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Deirdre-Annaliese Nicole Hunter, La Gran Familia De Gregory; Sarah Anne Blackowski, Virginia Tech; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Virginia Tech
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
Paper ID #19493Beginning to Understand Student Indicators of MetacognitionDr. Patrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Patrick Cunningham is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. During the 2013-14 academic year he spent a sabbatical in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Dr. Cunningham’s educational research interests are student metacognition and self-regulation of learning and faculty development. His disciplinary training within Mechanical Engineering is in dynamic systems and control with applications to engine exhaust
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Make It!
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University
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Manufacturing
Paper ID #20207MAKER: A New Course on the Changing World of 3D Printing and Proto-typing for Non-EngineersDr. Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University Dr. Ertekin received his BS degree in mechanical engineering from Istanbul Technical University. He received MS degree in Production Management from Istanbul University. After working for Chrysler Truck Manufacturing Company in Turkey as a project engineer, he received dual MS degrees in engi- neering management and mechanical engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS&T), formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla. He worked for Toyota Motor Corporation
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Integrated Activities for Green Energy and Manufacturing Education
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University
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Diversity
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Manufacturing
Paper ID #19894The Contribution of Capstone Projects in Green/Renewable Energy Areas toGrowth of the Engineering Curriculum in Global Sustainable DevelopmentDr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.) Irina Ciobanescu Husanu, Ph. D. is Assistant Clinical Professor with Drexel University, Engineer- ing Technology program. Her area of expertise is in thermo-fluid sciences with applications in micro- combustion, fuel cells, green fuels and plasma assisted combustion. She has prior industrial experience in aerospace engineering that encompasses both theoretical analysis and experimental investigations such
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Omaima Almatrafi, George Mason University; Aditya Johri, George Mason University; Huzefa Rangwala; Jaime Lester, George Mason University
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
Paper ID #18453Retention and Persistence among STEM Students: A Comparison of DirectAdmit and Transfer Students across Engineering and ScienceOmaima Almatrafi, George Mason UniversityDr. Aditya Johri, George Mason University Aditya Johri is Associate Professor in the department of Information Sciences & Technology. Dr. Johri studies the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for learning and knowledge shar- ing, with a focus on cognition in informal environments. He also examine the role of ICT in supporting distributed work among globally dispersed workers and in furthering social development in emerging
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Military and Veterans Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Katherine Smith, Old Dominion University; John Shull, Old Dominion University; Patrick Sean Heaney, Old Dominion University; Yuzhong Shen, Old Dominion University; Anthony W. Dean, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Grimsley Michaeli P.E., Old Dominion University
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Military and Veterans
education, scientific visualization, and augmented and virtual reality. Prior to teaching at ODU, she worked as an Aerospace Engineer at NASA Langley Research Center.Mr. John Shull, Old Dominion University John Shull is currently enrolled in the Batten College of Engineering and Technology (BCET) at Old Dominion University pursuing a PhD within the Modeling, Simulation, and Visualization Engineering Department. His research is in the use of virtual environments, augmented (AR) and virtual reality (VR) engineering, the use of serious games for advancements in education, data visualization techniques with AR/VR technologies, and Agent Based Modeling applications involving complex systems.Mr. Patrick Sean Heaney, Old Dominion
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Student Division Poster Session
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Anna Danielle Newley, Sonoran Schools; Hasan Deniz, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Ezgi Yesilyurt, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Student
Paper ID #18707EEGRC Poster: Improving Pre-service Elementary Teachers’ Nature of En-gineering Views with the Use of EV3 RoboticsMr. Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Erdogan Kaya is a PhD student in science education at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is work- ing as a graduate assistant and teaching science methods courses. Prior to beginning the PhD program, he received his MS degree in computer science and engineering. He coached robotics teams and was awarded several grants that promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). He has been volunteering in many education outreach programs
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First-Year Programs: Paying Attention to Retention
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Elizabeth A. Adams, Chandler Gilbert Community College; Mary Beth Burgoyne
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Diversity
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First-Year Programs
& Melinda Gates Foundation (2017) requesting funding to address water and sanitation needs in Dharavi, India.Engineer the Tools of Scientific Students develop a proposal for a NationalDiscovery Geographic Grant (2017) requesting funding to utilize GPS technology to address specific improvement areas in sub-Saharan Africa.The college facilities director, human anatomy/biology faculty, and engineers from GeneralDynamics Corporation, (a U.S. Department of Defense contractor with Scottsdale, AZ locations),serve as content specialists, and
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The Best of First-Year Programs Division
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Madeline Polmear, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Nathan E. Canney, Seattle University; Chris Swan, Tufts University
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First-Year Programs
individualswho taught ethical and/or societal related topics in one or more courses. Among those whoreported teaching ethics/societal impact issues in a course, 410 (34%) indicated that these topicswere included in a first-year introductory course and/or first year design-focused course. Among814 individuals who did not teach these topics in first year courses, 43% (n=350) believed thatthese topics were incorporated into first year courses in their program (35% into first yearintroductory course, 15% into first year design course). Among individuals who incorporatedethical/societal impact issues into first year courses, the most common topics were: professionalpractice issues, societal impacts of technology, engineering codes of ethics, safety
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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; JeanPaul Badjo, Badjo-T Industries; Ibibia K. Dabipi, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Xianfang Tan
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Electrical and Computer
- gorithms Development, Performance Evaluation of Computer Networks, Optimization of Transportation Networks, and Economic Analysis of Transportation Facilities and Human factors in Aviation Security. He is a member of ASEE, HKN, ACM and a senior member of IEEEDr. Xianfang Tan Dr. Xianfang Tan is an assistant professor of Engineering Technology in the STEM division at Delaware County Community College. Her research interests include computer architecture, network-on-chip (ONoC), photonic/optical NoC etc. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 2017 ASEE Conference On the Design of Exoskeleton Suit - an Interdisciplinary Project
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Pre-College: Resource Exchange
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michelle Jordan, Arizona State University; Mia Delarosa; Rebecca Hooper; Jill Denman Murphy; Cody Anderson, Scottsdale Community College
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division
involved with district-wide initiatives including technology integration, Just In Time Assessments, curriculum pacing guides, and implementation of a research based, hands-on science and engineering curriculum. Mia has also worked closely with FOSS as a professional development facilitator. She also worked with Project WET at the University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension as a curriculum developer and professional development faciltator.Ms. Rebecca Hooper Rebecca Hooper is currently working as the Science Department Chair at Laurel High School in Laurel, MS. She holds a M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction from University of Texas at Arlington and a B.S. in Biochemistry from California Polytechnic State
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Biomedical Division Poster Session
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Samantha Brenna, Arizona State University ; Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University; Michael R. Caplan, Arizona State University
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Biomedical
Paper ID #19399Investigation of Student Achievement and Attitude about a Flipped Class-room Using Linked Lecture Videos in Biomedical Engineering (Work in Progress)Ms. Samantha Brenna, Arizona State UniversityDr. Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University Casey J. Ankeny, PhD is lecturer in the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering at Ari- zona State University. Casey received her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the Univer- sity of Virginia in 2006 and her doctorate degree in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University in 2012 where she studied the role of
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International Research Experiences
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ming Li, Tsinghua University; Qing Lei, Beihang University
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Diversity
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International
scientific interviewoutline and interview questions through repeated discussions with the instructor, whichprovided a good expert validity.283.3.3. Case StudyThe research selects several well-known universities as the object of study, by comparing thereform of different types of colleges and universities in the United States, and reflecting thepractice of quality assurance in engineering education. Examples include MIT, PurdueUniversity, Michigan Technological University, University of South Carolina, SouthernPolytechnic State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Washington State University,Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Washington University, Iowa State University, Rose-HulmanInstitute of Technology, Alverno College, Olin Institute of
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Learning from Industry
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Trevion S. Henderson, University of Michigan
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Diversity
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Educational Research and Methods
University, where he served as a research assistant in the College of Education and Human Ecology Center for Inclusion, Diversity, and Academic Success. Trevion’s research interests center on three foci in Engineering Education: pedagogical strategies, prac- tices and policies that broaden minority participation, and curricular design for meeting workforce and industry needs. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Exploring the Post-graduation Benefits of High Impact Practices in EngineeringAbstractThough the United States has educated enough students in science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) fields, thousands of jobs in industry remain
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Assessment of Student Work
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lori C. Bland, George Mason University; Stephanie Marie Kusano, University of Michigan; Xingya Xu, George Mason University; Aditya Johri, George Mason University
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Educational Research and Methods
workers and in furthering social development in emerging economies. He received the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Early Career Award in 2009. He is co-editor of the Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research (CHEER) published by Cam- bridge University Press, New York, NY. Dr. Johri earned his Ph.D. in Learning Sciences and Technology Design at Stanford University and a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering at Delhi College of Engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Examining Learner-driven Constructs in Co-curricular Engineering Environments: The Role of Student Reflection in Assessment DevelopmentInformal learning experiences are under-utilized in engineering
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Elise Barrella P.E., James Madison University; Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
has investigated best practices in engineering education since 2003 (at Bucknell University) and began collaborating on sustainable engineering design research while at Georgia Tech. She is currently engaged in course development and instruction for the junior design sequence (ENGR 331 and 332) and the freshman design experience, along with coordinating junior capstone at JMU. In addition to the Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Dr. Barrella holds a Master of City and Regional Planning (Transportation) from Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University.Dr. Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel Dr. Mary Katherine Watson is currently an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental
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International Research Experiences
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Luis Felipe Zapata Rivera, Florida Atlantic University; Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University
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Diversity
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International
as: title, abstract, institution, topics, keywords, and date ofpublication. The second approach consisted of an unstructured search, using unsupervised learning(Machine Learning) clustering algorithms and information retrieval techniques for text analysis.In this latter approach, the computer based on the abstract content, can group, classify and rankthe documents and topics automatically without the need of additional metadata. We present resultsof both approaches and conclude that in the dissertation and theses analyzed, topics related witheducation are more common than those related with applying engineering and technology toeducation. Further research is needed to determine more specific results.Keywords: Dissertations, Engineering
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Makers, Making, and the Maker Movement
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James Larson, Arizona State University; Micah Lande, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Steven Weiner, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus
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Educational Research and Methods
non-technical people learn and apply a design process to their work. He is interested in the intersection of designerly epistemic identities and vocational pathways. Dr. Lande is the PI/co-PI on NSF-funded projects focused on engineering doing and making, citizen science and engineering outreach, and ”revolutionizing” engineering education. He has also been an instructor and participant in the NSF Innovation Corps for Learning program. He re- ceived his B.S in Engineering (Product Design), M.A. in Education (Learning, Design and Technology) and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Design Education) from Stanford University.Dr. Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus SHAWN JORDAN, Ph.D. is an
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Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (4)
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jafar F. Al-Sharab, Northwestern State University; Curtis Paul Desselles Jr., Northwestern State University of Louisiana; Mauricio J Escobar Medina; Robert Dalling; William Spencer Heitman; Ariell Nashalette Shield
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division
Paper ID #17823NSU-LSMSA Makers Club: STEM Educational Modules and Quality Assur-anceEducationDr. Jafar F. Al-Sharab, Northwestern State University Dr. Jafar Farhan Al-Sharab has recently joint the faculty in the Engineering Technology Department at Northwestern State University as an assistant professor. Jafar F. Al-Sharab received BS In Industrial En- gineering from the University of Jordan, MS in Metallurgical Engineering from the Science University of Malaysia, and PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Vanderbilt University/Nashville, TN. Prior joining NSU, Professor Al-Sharab was and Instructional and
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Pre-college: Summer Experiences for Students and Teachers (1)
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Irvine; Gregory N. Washington, University of California, Irvine
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division
American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Design, Code, Build, Test: Development of an Experiential Learning Summer Engineering and Computer Science Outreach Program for High School Students (Evaluation)AbstractThe Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) “pipeline” that is imagined to guidestudents from middle school into successful STEM careers implies a single path. This path oftenrequires students to develop an interest in STEM by middle school, choose particular math andscience courses in middle- and high-school, and gain experience and exposure in STEMactivities through their high school tenure. While successful for approximately 7% of studentswho entered 9th grade in 2001, this system has
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Developing and Establishing Graduate Study Programs - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 2
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Theodore J. Heindel, Iowa State University; Carolyn J. Lawrence-Dill, Iowa State University; Julie A. Dickerson, Iowa State University; Patrick S. Schnable, Iowa State University
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Graduate Studies
Paper ID #17970An Interdisciplinary Graduate Course for Engineers, Plant Scientists, andData Scientists in the Area of Predictive Plant PhenomicsProf. Theodore J. Heindel, Iowa State University Theodore (Ted) Heindel is currently the Bergles Professor of Thermal Science in the Department of Me- chanical Engineering at Iowa State University; he also holds a courtesy professor appointment in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. He directs the Experimental Multiphase Flow Lab- oratory at ISU, which houses a unique instrument for performing X-ray visualization studies of large-scale complex fluid flows. This
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First-Year Programs: Tuesday 5-Minute Work-in-Progress Postcard Session
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Brandon B. Terranova, Drexel University; Christopher M. Weyant, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Steven Wrenn, Drexel Unviersity, Chemical and Biological Engineering Department; Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University, ExCITe Center; Lunal Khuon, Drexel University; Kristin Imhoff, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Kevin Ayers, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Antonios Kontsos, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Leonid Hrebien, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); James E. Mitchell, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)
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First-Year Programs
Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Stony Brook University. He earned his doctorate from Northwestern Uni- versity, master’s from the University of Virginia and his bachelor’s from Pennsylvania State University. In addition to his experience in academia, Dr. Weyant has worked at Honeywell Aerospace, Capstone Turbine Corporation and Sandia National Laboratories.Prof. Steven Wrenn, Drexel Unviersity, Chemical and Biological Engineering DepartmentProf. Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University, ExCITe Center Youngmoo Kim is director of the Expressive and Creative Interaction Technologies (ExCITe) Center and an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Drexel University. He also serves as Res
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bijan Sepahpour, The College of New Jersey; Steven Schreiner P.E., The College of New Jersey; Diane C Bates, The College of New Jersey; Seung-yun Kim, The College of New Jersey; J. Lynn Gazley, The College of New Jersey
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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session
undergraduate engineering programs. He has advised on over forty (40) Senior Design Projects and his teams of students have received five (5) National Championships and three Best Design Awards. In the recent years, he has challenged himself with the creation of an effective methodology for successful Invention and Innovation. He was part of a 14 member multi-disciplinary team to design and create the ”Society, Ethics, and Technology (SET)” course at TCNJ in 1994 and has taught multiple regular and Honors sections of this course since then. He is currently leading a multi- disciplinary team of faculty from TCNJ’s School of Engineering and the Department of Sociology for assessment of the Professional Formation of Engineers