. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Long term assessment after more than a decade of involving undergraduate students in an REU programIntroductionResearch experiences have long been known to increase student motivation, confidence andretention in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Since the summer of2006, the department of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University (OU) has beenorganizing a research experience for undergraduates (REU) program that has been successful atrecruiting underrepresented undergraduates in engineering – women in particular. Fundedthrough the National Science Foundation REU program, this summer REU program seeks toaddress the nationwide problem of
Paper ID #22847K-12 Aerospace Academy: An Out-of-School Authentic and Experiential STEMLearning Experience for College and Career Pathways to Aerospace/AviationDr. Kuldeep S Rawat, Elizabeth City State University KULDEEP S. RAWAT is currently the Chair of Department of Technology and Director of Aviation Sci- ence program at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU).He has earned an M.S. in Computer Science, 2001, an M.S. in Computer Engineering, 2003; and, a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, 2005, from the Center for Advanced Computer Studies (CACS) at University of Louisiana-Lafayette. He serves as the Site Director for NASA
edu- cation can become more effective, efficient, and inclusive.Dr. Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech Dr. Vinod K. Lohani is a Professor of Engineering Education and also serves as the Director of education and global initiatives at an interdisciplinary research institute called the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS) at Virginia Tech. He is the founding director of an interdisciplinary lab called Learning Enhanced Watershed Assessment System (LEWAS) at VT. He received a Ph.D. in civil engineering from VT. His research interests are in the areas of computer-supported research and learning systems, hydrology, engineering education, and international collaboration. He has served as a PI or
Paper ID #21499Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Evaluation Using Ultrasonic Testing Equip-ment to Enhance Workforce Skillset for Modern ManufacturingDr. Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso Aditya Akundi is currently affiliated to Industrial Manufacturing and Systems Engineering department, and Research Institute for Manufacturing and Engineering Systems at University of Texas, ElPaso. He earned a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India. He earned a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer En- gineering at the University of Texas
Paper ID #22318An Outreach Program Focusing on Design Process and 3-D-printingDr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Ahmed C. Megri is an Associate Professor of engineering. He received his HDR (Dr. Habilitation) in Engineering Sciences, from Marie and Pierre Curie University, Paris VI (Sorbonne Universites), in 2011, and his PhD in Thermal Engineering, from Lyon Institute of Technology in 1995. He wrote more than 100 papers in journal and international conferences. His research interests include thermal and mechanical modeling and simulation of materials. He participate in multiple projects
, and a registered Char- tered Professional Engineer. Dr. Manohar’s research interests include engineering and software education, mathematical and computer modeling of materials behavior, thermo-mechanical processing of steels and other metallic materials, microstructural characterization, and structure – property relationships. He has conducted a number of technical failure investigations, consulted on various materials-related problems, and acted as an expert witness in the Court of Law. Dr. Manohar is a past chair of the Manufacturing Division of ASEE and a Past Chair of ASM Pittsburgh Chapter.Dr. Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University Sushil Acharya, D.Eng. (Asian Institute of Technology) is the Assistant
teacher fromthat of a traditional lecturer to a role that is more prominently that of a mentor, trainer or aconsultant, who actively participates with students in their learning activities. The model is reportedto be promising for providing engaged learning experience for engineering students [12, 13].Numerous studies indicate that these technology-integrated instructional methods, including those 1that formally feature classroom flipping, provide opportunity for active and interactive learning.These methods are promising, particularly in engineering education. Many have significantlyimproved academic success in terms of problem solving skills, quick learning, and deeper-structureunderstanding and
the role of Ph.D. engineers inindustry. Finally, the students participated in a series of entrepreneurship workshops given bymembers from the Office of Technology Transfer at LSU and the LSU Business & TechnologyCenter. More details on these Table 2. List of seminars and workshops provided to theworkshops are discussed below students during the 2017 offering.as this was a central componentof the REU program. Date Seminar Topic May 30 PatentsIn addition to seminars and May 31 Safety training and proper PPEworkshops, the REU program June 1 Library resources and how to use databaseswas designed to include social June 8
, information technology architecture/engineering, and collaboration systems research. In September 2015, she joined Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) to lead the Girls in STEM initiative and translate her passion for STEM into opportunities that will attract, inspire and retain more girls in STEM to make it the new norm. She has also architected SFAz’s enhanced Community College STEM Pathways Guide that has received the national STEMx seal of approval for STEM tools. She integrated the STEM Pathways Guide with the KickStarter processes for improving competitive proposal writing of Community College Hispanic Serving Institutions. Throughout her career, Ms. Pickering has written robotics software, diagnostic expert
Paper ID #21645Overriding Tradition? An Initial Exploration of the Intersection of Institu-tional and Disciplinary Cultures from the Student PerspectiveMr. Ashish Agrawal, Virginia Tech Ashish Agrawal is a PhD candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He did his B-Tech from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and his MS from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, both in Electric Engineering. His research inter- ests include experiences of international faculty and students in US classrooms, sociology of education, and critical and
devel- oping and maintaining the hybrid version of that class, and researching improvements methods to teach programming to incoming freshmen using new technologies. She also researches means to incorporate more engineering mathematics and physics into the programming course.Dr. Li Ding Li Ding is a visiting professor of the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Embry-Riddle Aero- nautical University, where she has been since 2012. She received her Ph.D in Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2010. She taught several undergraduate courses in engineering and in science, and she currently teach Introductory to Programming for Engineers. From a background of an
Technological Education) training team.Mr. Cris Folk, Madison College Cris, retired from full time teaching at Madison Area Technical College in 2017 after having taught for 18 years in the classroom and at a variety of business and industry locations in southern Wisconsin. While primarily an electronics professor, Cris also developed and delivered coursework and training for indus- trial equipment maintenance, general electricity, heating ventilation and air conditioning, robotics, food processing, interpreting engineering drawings, solar and wind energy, energy management and building automation. He was the Renewable Energy Program Director from 2012 until his retirement in 2017. Before working at the college, Cris
Paper ID #23634From Capstone Student-led Project to Experiential Learning Module: Designand Manufacturing of an Integrated System of Pico-Hydroelectric Generatorand Water FiltrationDr. 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
developing potential leaders among their faculty members.Currently the development efforts predominantly focus on core engineering expertise, which is acritical requirement in the ever-changing world of technology. However, there is a need toextend those efforts to leverage pedagogical innovations and to identify and develop leaders. Theauthors are working on this aspect (of developing leaders) at some Indian engineeringinstitutions and, the proposed framework is based on their experience. While the individual elements of the framework have been used at various institutions, itsfull implementation has not yet been completed to assess ultimate benefits. Based on ourexperience of partial implementations, we learnt that conducting workshops is
Paper ID #21634BeagleBone Black for Embedded Measurement and Control ApplicationsMr. Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Stephen Strom is a lecturer in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology department of Penn State Behrend, and holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. His career includes over thirty years experience in designing and programming embedded systems and has multiple patents for both hardware designs and software algorithmsProf. David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Erie David R. Loker received the M.S.E.E. degree from Syracuse University in
, Gangtok, India, in 2006, and the M.E.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from Western University, London, ON, Canada, in 2009 and 2013, respectively, all in electrical engineering. Dr. Roy currently serves as an Assistant Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA. His current research interests include modeling and simulation of high speed circuits, signal and power integrity analysis of electronic packages, and uncertainty quantification of microwave/ RF circuits. Dr. Roy is a recipient of the Vice-Chancellors Gold Medal at the undergraduate level in 2006, the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology in 2012, and the Ontario
Paper ID #21452Exploration and Innovation in Creative Material EducationDr. Robert A Heard, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Heard holds a Teaching Professor in the Materials Science and Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University. Past work includes activities as an industrial consultant, entrepreneur/president of two companies, and vice president positions in several engineering companies. His experience lies largely in the development and application of specialized new technologies and business opportunities, having significant international business and project experience. He has served on the Board of
Paper ID #24038Executing COE Faculty Development at the Intersection of a Strategic Planand Faculty Well-beingDr. Christine S. Grant, North Carolina State University Dr. Christine S. Grant joined the NC State faculty in 1989 after completing her M.S. and Ph.D. (Geor- gia Institute of Technology) and Sc.B. (Brown University) all in Chemical Engineering (ChE). One of less than 10 African-American women full ChE professors in the country, her research interests are in interfacial phenomena and recently biomedical systems. She is the first Associate Dean of Faculty Ad- vancement in NC State’s College of Engineering. Awards
is related to increasing pipeline, graduation rate as well as future jobs in the State of Florida related to STEM graduates especially Computer Science and Engineering fields. His recent projects have been funded by DOE, 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
series. He also directs activities related to the workshop facilitator training and professional development.Ms. Galyna Melnychuk, Mississippi State University Galyna Melnychuk completed her undergraduate education in Optical Engineering at Kiev Polytechnic University. In addition, she holds two engineering masters degrees - M.S. in Optical Engineering from Kiev Polytechnic University and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Mississippi State University. Subse- quent involvement in technology commercialization and small business development at MSU stimulated her interest in finances, accounting and business taxations, and she received her third graduate degree - Master of Taxation from the College of Accounting at MSU
, Auburn University at MontgomeryDr. Luke A. Smith, Auburn University at MontgomeryDr. Joshua Eyler, Rice University I am Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence and Adjunct Associate Professor of Humanities at Rice University.Steve Noble, University of Louisville Steve Noble is a nationally recognized research and development expert in the realm of assistive technol- ogy and accessible education for students with disabilities. With special research emphasis in science and mathematics, Steve has been a frequent advisor to education entities and government bodies on the status of STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for students with disabilities. Mr. Noble currently serves as faculty
of Missouri in 1997. Since then he has been a faculty member in the Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering department at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.Dr. Elsayed A. Orady, University of Michigan, DearbornDr. German Reyes, University of Michigan, Dearborn Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, University of Liverpool, UK, 2002 M.S. Steel Metallurgy, Technological Institute of Morelia, Mexico, 1997 B.Eng. Industrial Engineering in Steel Metallurgy, Technological Institute of Morelia, Mexico, 1995 University of Michigan-Dearborn, Associate Professor, 2010-present, full time University of Michigan- Dearborn, Assistant Professor, 2003-2010, full timeMrs. Jennifer M. Makas, University of Michigan
Paper ID #23961Interdisciplinary Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Metrology andNon-Destructive InspectionDr. Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University Dr. Mathew Kuttolamadom is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology & In- dustrial Distribution and the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University. He received his Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from Clemson University’s Int’l Center for Au- tomotive Research. His professional experience is in the automotive industry including at the Ford Motor Company. At TAMU, he teaches
Paper ID #22416Using a Paper-Based Supply Chain Game to Enhance Student Learning withEnterprise SoftwareMr. Scott Abney, East Carolina University Scott Abney is currently an Assistant Professor at East Carolina University while completing his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering Technology from Purdue University. Scott has previously obtained a Master of Science in Industrial Technology from Purdue as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Eastern Kentucky University. Scott currently teaches the Introduction to Distribution and Logistics course at East Carolina University. His research interests are: supply chain
RET Grant and a USDA NIFA grant, and is currently co-PI on three NSF-funded projects in engineering and computer science education, including a Revolutioniz- ing Engineering Departments project and a CAREER project, FRAME. 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, sci- entists designing investigations, teachers designing learning experiences and students designing to learn.Chen Qiu M.Sc., University of New Mexico Chen
Paper ID #21387REU Site: Sustainability of Horizontal Civil Networks in Rural AreasDr. Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Shannon Bartelt-Hunt is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Nebraska. She received her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Virginia and her research focuses on the fate and transport of biologically-active organic contaminants in agricultural systems and water reuse in agriculture. She is a faculty fellow of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska and maintains a courtesy appointment in the
University of Kerala, Chief Technology Officer for Elegance Technologies, Inc., Senior Member of Technical Staff with NeST Technologies, and Assistant Professor at Moravian College. He has a PhD in Computer Science from the University of California, Davis, master’s degrees in CS and Electro-acoustic Music from Dartmouth College, and bachelor’s degrees in Engineering and Music from Swarthmore College. His professional interests and activities include active and guided inquiry learning, software engineering, entrepreneurship, digital signal processing, cognitive neuroscience, and music.Dr. Patricia B. Campbell, Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc. Patricia B. Campbell, PhD, President of Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc, has been
, renewable energy, and optimization of energy systems. She currently leads a research team working on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and fundamental heat transfer. Before joining the university, Heather Dillon worked for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) as a senior research engineer.Dr. Joseph P. Hoffbeck, University of Portland Joseph P. Hoffbeck is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon. He has a Ph.D. from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. He previously worked with digital cell phone systems at Lucent Technologies (formerly AT&T Bell Labs) in Whippany, New Jersey. His technical interests include communication systems, digital signal
conducted research into heavy metals concentrations in plants and soils on Pine Ridge Reservation and ethnographic research on Rosebud Reservation. That reservation research is part of an ongoing National Science Foundation (NSF)-sponsored Pre-Engineering Education Collabora- tive led by Oglala Lakota College (a tribal college) in cooperation with South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and SDSU. She has recently served as a principal investigator for a South Dakota Space Grant Consortium project designed to create interest in STEM education and careers among high school girls at Flandreau Indian School. She has publications in peer-reviewed regional conference proceedings and international journals and has recently
Paper ID #23176Creating and Scaling an Evidence-based Faculty Development ProgramDr. Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University Casey J. Ankeny, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Instruction at Northwestern University. Casey received her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University 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 shear stress in aortic valve disease. Currently, she is investigating cyber- based student engagement strategies in flipped and traditional biomedical engineering