and instructor in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on ways to encourage more students, especially women and those from nontraditional demographic groups, to pursue interests in the eld of engineering. Janet assists in recruitment and retention efforts locally, nationally, and internationally, hoping to broaden the image of engineering, science, and technology to include new forms of communication and problem solving for emerging grand challenges. A second vein of Janet’s research seeks to identify the social and cultural impacts of technological choices made by engineers in the process of designing and creating new devices and systems. Her
Engineering Grand Challenge, Restore and Improve UrbanInfrastructure. Students learned the history of autonomous vehicles and how to program Lego®Mindstorms® NXT-G to simulate car movement through various traffic situations. They wrote apaper detailing their experience, created a PowerPoint, and presented their findings to a sessionwith parents and University faculty.Year 2The first half of the course focused on the Grand Challenges for Engineering. Students conductedhands-on research methods connections activities related to several of the grand challenges. Thetheme of the second half of the course was “Engineering Challenges in Flight and Space” with afocus on drone technology. Students conducted preliminary research on drone technologyincluding
technologies. He is particularly interested in the design of and human interaction with rugged mobile tools, robotics, and contextual awareness within the industrial workplace. Other work includes studying the current demographic shift in the global workforce and what new expectations from a self-actualized generation of workers mean for the future of all industrial technology. Dr. Burch has a number of publications regarding ruggedized handheld devices in the industrial work environment and has filed a number of potential new intellectual properties and inventions as part of his research. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Establishing an Industrial Engineering Internship Pipeline for
, wireless communication, and IoT applications.Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, Arkansas Tech University Mohamed Ibrahim, PhD Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction College of Education Arkansas Tech University (479) 964-0583 ext. 2452 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Study on Measuring Self-Efficacy in Engineering Modeling and Design CoursesAbstractPreparing future engineers to model and design engineering systems is one of the primaryobjectives of engineering education. Rapid advances in technologies such as high performancecomputing, rapid prototyping through additive manufacturing, robotics, automation,nanotechnology and instrumentation have increased the
present and future. Additionally, the underrepresentation of females in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has been well documented [2]. It is crucial for girls who aspire to STEM careers to have access to learning environments that engage them in scientific and mathematical practices and that support a growth mindset. Including an art component with the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) engages students in authentic problemsolving through creative design experiences [3]. Objectives In partnership with a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program at the University of Washington’s Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering
the NGSS is to empower all students to participate inpublic science discourse, be critical consumers of scientific information, and have the skills topursue careers in the 21st century, particularly those in science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) [2]. As an increasing number of states adopt the NGSS, there is mountingpressure to prepare science educators for the impending changes in expectations, curriculum, andassessment.There are significant challenges as states transition their science standards to align with NGSS,such as insufficient professional development and support for teachers, inconsistency ofimplementation, and inadequate time and curricular resources [3]. In this recent reform effort,science teachers are likely
Paper ID #23205Intersecting Self-Efficacy and Interest: Exploring the Impact of Soft RobotDesign Experiences on Engineering PerceptionsMr. Andrew Jackson, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Andrew Jackson is currently pursuing a PhD in Technology through Purdue’s Polytechnic Institute, with an emphasis on Engineering and Technology Teacher Education. His research interests are engineering self-efficacy, motivation, and decision making. Andrew is the recipient of a 2015 Ross Fellowship from Purdue University and has been recognized as a 21st Century Fellow by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association. He
expressedincreased interest in attending college, increased interest in majoring in engineering, anappreciation of soldering as a useful skill, and recognition of how specific physics concepts wereapplied to electrical engineering design. Qualitative data allowed the researchers to elicitthematic elements of student impacts, including appreciation of hands-on tasks related topotential engineering careers, novelty of using circuit boards for a practical technological device,and self-efficacy in creating and building designs as part of a team effort to maximize deviceefficiency and performance. Future science and engineering curricular efforts may leverage thesefindings to replicate and design similar curricular activities for secondary
Paper ID #22780Growth from the STEM: Exploring an International Model of Apprentice-ship for Outreach Programs (Work in Progress)Ms. Darlee Gerrard, University of Toronto Darlee Gerrard is a Ph.D. candidate in Engineering Education at the University of Toronto. She received her Hon. B.Sc. from the University of Toronto, B.Ed. from Brock University, and Masters degree from Memorial University. She coordinates leadership and community outreach programs in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto. Her research interests include STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education, co
pulmonary alveolar epithelial cells to their immediate mechanical environment, and is currently involved in developing minimally invasive optical biosensors for monitoring glucose, lactate, and other measures of metabolic function. He is a Co-founder of Northwestern’s Global Healthcare Technologies Program in Cape Town South Africa and Co-director of an M.S. program in Global and Ecological Health.Dr. Tania Douglas, University of Cape TownKara M. Palamountain Kara Palamountain is a Research Associate Professor at the Kellogg School of Management anda Lecturer ofGlobal Health. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 DELIVERABLES FROM INTERNATIONAL
Paper ID #23672Implementation of an Engineering Summer Camp for Early-Elementary Chil-dren (Work in Progress)Dr. Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University Dr. Laura Bottomley, Teaching Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Elementary Education, is also the Director of Women in Engineering and The Engineering Place at NC State University. She has been working in the field of engineering education for over 20 years. She is dedicated to conveying the joint messages that engineering is a set of fields that can use all types of minds and every person needs to be literate in engineering and technology. She
commissioned in the U.S. Air Force. He retired in 2016 with assignments in aeronautical research and development, flight test engineering, and Air Force education and training.Dr. Donald P. Visco Jr., The University of Akron Donald P. Visco, Jr. the Dean of the College of Engineering at The University of Akron and Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Zipping to STEM: Integrating Engineering Design in Middle School ScienceThis 3-year Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) projectfocused on integrating engineering design concepts and practices in the middle school physicalsciences curriculum. The goal was to
, Florida BOG, National Science Foundation, Florida Power and Lights (FPL), Broward County School district and several other sources. His recent research works related to alternative energy applications includes Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) for Solar Systems, Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) and battery technology to transportation technology. In addition, he has conducted research on the applications of soft computing methodologies to industrial pro- cesses including, desalination processes, oil refineries, fuzzy control of jet engines, and fuzzy controllers for car engines. Dr. Zilouchian has published one book, and over 143 book chapters, scholarly journal papers, and refereed conference proceedings
Microde- vices Laboratory at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Dr. Fontecchio received his Ph.D. in Physics from Brown University in 2002. He has authored more than 75 peer-reviewed publications. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Project-Based Approach to Develop Engineering Design Process Skills Among High School Students (WIP)IntroductionImplementing engineering curriculum in high school improves student learning and achievementin science, technology and mathematics, increases awareness of the contributions of engineers tosociety, and promotes student pursuits of STEM careers [1]. In a 2009 report, the Committee onK-12 Engineering Education from the National
underrepresented groups, is paramount to meet the needs of the currentand future generations1. Though the United States is in a demographic shift with an increasingpopulation of ethnic minorities, they remain heavily underrepresented in the science andengineering fields2. In order to decrease this gap within the growing population, the countrywould need to increase the number of underrepresented students pursuing engineering by three-fold1. Researchers suggest that one way to meet this demand and increase the pipeline of womenand minorities is to focus on K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)preparatory programs2. In fact, Arizona, the setting for this research study, has a large Latinxpopulation (30%) and offers an opportunity to
Paper ID #22745Increasing Women’s Participation in Undergraduate Computing and Engi-neering with Systemic ChangeDr. Leisa Thompson, University of Virginia Dr. Leisa Thompson is a Research Scientist in Science, Technology, and Society at the University of Virginia. She also works for the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) as the Director of Research and Consulting for the NCWIT Extension Services for Undergraduate Programs. Dr. Thompson conducts research on systemic reform that focus on recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in undergraduate computing and engineering programs. Dr. Thompson
conversations about equity anddiversity in the classroom. The engineering curriculum is not neutral, and knowledge is producedwithin a power-driven social and cultural system [3, 4]. ABET student outcomes are not entirelytechnical and include that students must have an understanding of professional and ethicalresponsibility, the broad education necessary to understand engineering impacts in a global andsocietal context, and knowledge of contemporary issues. Nevertheless, discussing the societaland ethical implications of engineering and technology is often a daunting task for bothengineering students and instructors [5].At our university, as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) Revolutionizing Engineeringand Computer Science Departments (RED
address concerns about academic preparationand connecting students to faculty, on-campus resources, and other students.IntroductionA key to maximizing America’s future success is broader access to higher education. One of tenrecommendations from the National Research Council is to “secure for the United States the fullbenefits of education for all Americans, including women and underrepresented minorities, inscience, mathematics, engineering, and technology” [1]. This goal is a central tenet of theUniversity of California (UC) system, which was recently recognized by The New York Timesas an “upward-mobility machine” [2]. UC campuses received six of the top seven spots on theirCollege Access Index, which ranks schools on the percentage of students
Paper ID #22371Refining Concept Maps as Method to Assess Learning Outcomes Among En-gineering StudentsDr. Sean Michael Ferguson, University of Virginia Sean Ferguson is a Lecturer in the Department of Engineering and Society at UVA since 2014. He special- izes in sustainable technology, standards, and bioeconomy from a background in Science and Technology Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, working on energy and environmental policy in New York State, and a former life in cellular biology.Dr. Rider W. Foley, University of Virginia Dr. Rider W. Foley is an assistant professor in the science, technology &
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Solid and Hazardous Waste Technologies. COL Starke has published several peer reviewed research articles and has presented his research at national and international conferences. He maintains a focus on the scholarship of teaching and learning in en- gineering education. COL Starke is a registered Professional Engineer (Delaware), member of several professional associations, and is a member of the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Sur- veyors (NCEES).Major Richard Francis Rogers III, United States Army Major Rogers is a Logistics officer with operational experience in movement control units. He is a former member of the faculty of the Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering at the United
Paper ID #21963Integrating Veteran Experiences into Engineering Design: Veteran-led Stu-dent Development of High-power Rocket Competition TeamThomas L. Davis, Kent State University Thomas Davis is a graduate student in the Master of Technology program at Kent State University. He holds a bachelors degree in aeronautical systems engineering technology from Kent State University. Prior to joining the Kent State student body, Mr. Davis held operator and technical service request specialist positions at Forest City Technologies, Inc. for a total of 16 years. He is currently a staff sergeant in the Ohio Army National Guard
Paper ID #22998Preliminary Validity Evidence for a Brief Measure of Engineering IdentityDr. Debra A. Major, Old Dominion University Debra A. Major, Professor & Eminent Scholar at Old Dominion University (ODU), earned her Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University. Her research broadly focuses on how people successfully enact their careers and overcome barriers to career success. Dr. Major’s current research focuses on work-family conflict and coping and the barriers encountered by women and ethnic minorities pursuing careers in science, technology, education, and mathematics (STEM
Paper ID #22050MAKER: Designing and Building a Prosthetic Hand for a High School Engi-neering Design CourseMr. Seref Yagli, Harmony Public School I have coached four different robotics clubs this school year, which are: Wex’s robotics club, FTC (First Tech Challenge) club, FRC (First Robotics Competition), and SeaPerch Underwater Robotics. My teams have won championships, as well as technical and designing awards at FLL competitions. I also began teaching Robotics and Automation and Concepts of Engineering and Technology, classes in which stu- dents learn to apply engineering and designing skills as well as robotic coding
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.Dr. Aqdas Malik, George Mason University Aqdas Malik is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Information Sciences and Tech- nology, George Mason University. His multidisciplinary academic and industry experience spans two key disciplines: Human-Computer Interaction and Social Media Communication and Analytics. He is currently engaged in a
Paper ID #23445Hk Maker Lab: Creating Engineering Design Courses for High School Stu-dents (Evaluation -or- Other)Dr. Aaron Kyle, Columbia University Aaron Kyle, Ph.D., is Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University. Dr. Kyle teaches a two semester series undergraduate laboratory course, bioinstrumentation and Senior Design. Senior Design is Dr. Kyle’s major teaching focus and he has worked diligently to continually enhance undergraduate design. He has taught or co-taught the BME Design class since January 2010. Dr. Kyle has spearheaded the incorporation of global health technologies into Senior
Paper ID #22171Engineering Habits of Mind: How EE Majors Talk About Their Knowledgeof CircuitsDr. Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Nicole is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Prior to joining the faculty at VT she worked as a postdoctoral scholar at Oregon State University. She holds a PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University and other degrees in Manufacturing Engineering from Western Illinois University and a B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Technology, Jamaica. Her research
disciplines including education, engineering, information systems, and health professions. Marti has published articles in national and international journals and is an active reviewer for journals and conferences in her field. Her current research focuses on use of remote monitoring technologies by informal caregivers as well as effective instructional designs for face-to-face, blended learning, simulations, and mixed-reality.Dr. Manuel Salinas, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Manuel Salinas received his Bachelor of Science (2009), Master of Science (2011) and Ph.D. (2014) in Biomedical Engineering from Florida International University.. He was a post-doctoral fellow at Har- vard Medical School before joining Nova
technology whose learningcontributions are comparable across cases. However, there are actually many types of gamesthat contribute to and transform learning processes differently. This qualitative, secondaryanalysis of a systematic literature review catalogs six ways digital and non-digital gameimplementations have contributed to learning in engineering education, and classifies howradically each type of contribution has transformed learning processes in engineering classrooms.For researchers, results reinforce that contextual variables like learning objectives should beconsidered when studying game-based learning. For instructors, results support the merit of non-digital games as resource-effective means of transforming engineering learning
, Chinese University of Hong Kong Mehrdad Tahernia was born in Urmia, Iran, in 1988. He received the B.S. degree in electrical engineer- ing and M.S. in communication systems from Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran and the Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, respectively. He is now a postgraduate student and teaching assistant at Department of Information Engineering, CUHK.Mr. Jiaxin Liang, Chinese University of Hong Kong Jiaxin Liang received the B.E. degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, in 2015, where he is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in the Department of Information Engineering. His research interests include wireless communications, multiple access networks, and software