GPAs for science and math versus engineering majors.IntroductionAdequate high school preparation in science and math is integral for both high performance inSTEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) classes in college (e.g. [3,4]) and STEMmajor retention (e.g. [5,6]). Students from less academically challenging high schools areparticularly vulnerable to lower college performance and retention, because STEM collegecourses, which require critical thinking and problem solving, are very different from science andmath classes at weaker high schools [7]. Underprepared students are also more likely to be taughtscience and math by teachers underqualified in STEM and are less likely to have access tochallenging math and science courses in high
Institute at Purdue University. She is a Professor of Supply Chain and Sales Engineering Tech- nology in the School of Engineering Technology. Her teaching and scholarly interests are in the areas of supply chain management, quality control, and graduate education. She served as Department Head of In- dustrial Technology from 2007 to 2010. Prior to her appointment at Purdue University in 1993, she spent seven years teaching for Texas A&M University’s Department of Engineering Technology. Dr. Newton has a Ph.D. in Educational Human Resource Development, a Master’s degree in Business Administration, and a B.S. in Industrial Distribution, each from Texas A&M University. c American Society
Paper ID #28815Strengthening the pipeline from High School to Community College toUniversity in rural underserved communities through a collaborativevideoconferencing infrastructureDr. Philip J Lunsford II P.E., East Carolina University Phil Lunsford received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University. He is a registered professional engineer and is currently an Associate Professor at East Carolina University. His research interests include cyber security, telemedicine applications, network
degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Louisville. Dr. Ralston teaches undergraduate engineering mathematics and is currently involved in educational research on the effective use of technology in engineering education, the incorpo- ration of critical thinking in undergraduate engineering education, and retention of engineering students. She leads a research group whose goal is to foster active interdisciplinary research which investigates learning and motivation and whose findings will inform the development of evidence-based interventions to promote retention and student success in engineering. Her fields of technical expertise include process modeling, simulation, and process control.Ms
Paper ID #31006A Random Forest Model for Personalized Learning in a Narrative GameDr. Ying Tang, Rowan University Ying Tang received the B.S. and M.S. degrees from the Northeastern University, P. R. China, in 1996 and 1998, respectively, and Ph.D degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, in 2001. She is currently a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Rowan University, Glass- boro, NJ. Her research interests include virtual reality and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and modeling and scheduling of computer-integrated systems. Dr. Tang is very active in adapting and devel
funded by the National Science Foundation REU site grants: AdvancingCalifornia Community College Students through Engineering Research (NSF Award 1461157)and Propelling California Community College Students through Engineering Research andSustained Online Mentoring (NSF Award 1757690). The Transfer-to-Excellence Program ishosted and supported by the Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science, a National ScienceFoundation Science and Technology Center (NSF Award 0939514).References[1] F. Linnehan, “The relation of a work-based mentoring program to the academic performanceand behavior of African American students,” Journal of Vocational Behavior, vol. 59, no. 3, pp.310-325, Dec. 2001.[2] J. Foertsch, B. B, Alexander, and D. Penberthy, “Summer
completed a B.S. in Computer Science at Oral Roberts University in 1983.Dr. John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University John Matsson is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. He earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden in 1988 and 1994 respectively. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Clay Ceramic Water Filter Performance for Stationary and Solid Body Rotation ConditionsAbstractCeramic filters are used throughout the world to filter water for human consumption. Thispaper presents two methods for filtration, one where the filter vessel is stationary and anotherwhere the vessel is
Paper ID #29999Research on the Construction of Excellent Classes for College Studentsin China in the New EraMrs. Zhi Fang Zhi Fang is a Ph.D. candidate in School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Beihang University, Beijing, China. She received M.Ed. in Beihang University, and B.S. in School of Electronics Engineering and Computer Science, Southwest Jiaotong University, China. Her academic and research interests include engineering education, engineering ethics education, educational research and methods.Prof. Qing Lei, Beihang University Qing Lei is a professor and the Director of Institute of Higher Education at Beihang
West is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining Illinois he was on the faculties of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University and the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Davis. Prof. West holds a Ph.D. in Control and Dynamical Systems from the California Institute of Technology and a B.Sc. in Pure and Applied Mathematics from the University of Western Australia. His research is in the field of scientific computing and numerical analysis, where he works on computational algorithms for simulating complex stochastic systems such as atmospheric aerosols and
Paper ID #29544Global Business Management Education to Industry Professionals: A Decadeof Experiences from a Professional Graduate ProgramDr. Bharani Nagarathnam, Texas A&M University Dr. Bharani Nagarathnam is an Instructional Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Master of Industrial Distribution at the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Industrial Distribution and man- ages the Master of Industrial Distribution (MID) program, one of the largest distance education graduate programs at Texas A&M
Harvesting using Raspberry PiAbstractDue to advances in digital technology, cyberattack grows faster than other crimes. According thecybersecurity statistics for 2020, Gartner forecasts the worldwide cybersecurity spending reachesup to $133.7 billion in 2022. As the growth of cyber threats, the practical cybersecurity educationis gaining its importance. Hands-on experience through the lab exercise becomes crucialcomponent because students tend to learn thing better when observing how practically it’s beenapplied in real system. The most common attacks are phishing and social engineering, whichmore than 60% of business experienced in 2018. Recently, the phishing attack in Wi-Fi,“Wifiphisher”, which utilizes automated phishing agent to public Wi-Fi to
Paper ID #30484BYOE: A Flexible System for Visualizing Switching Regulator OperationDr. Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia Harry Powell is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Charles L. Brown Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Virginia. After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering in1978 he was an active research and design engineer, focusing on automation, embedded systems, remote control, and electronic/mechanical co-design techniques, holding 16 patents in these areas. Returning to academia, he earned a PhD in Electrical and Computer
Paper ID #30555Designing Introductory, Hands-on, Open Source Power Electronics LabExercisesMr. Mark William Thoren, Analog Devices, Inc. Mark Thoren joined Analog Devices (Linear Technology at the time) in 2001 as an applications engineer supporting precision data converters. He’s since held various roles in mixed-signal applications involving training, technical publications, and customer support. Mark recently joined Analog Devices’ System Development Group, where he works on reference designs and developing material for the ADI University Program. He holds a BS in Agricultural Mechanical Engineering and MS in Electrical
mathematics from Florida State University. His current interests include 3D-printing, active learning, and infusing more physical activity into mathematics courses. Recent grant positions include principal investigator on the NSF-funded grant ”EAGER: MAKER: Engaging Math Students with 3D-Printing for STEM Success and co-PI on the NSF-funded grant ”Collaborative Research: Improving Representational Competence by Engaging with Physical Modeling in Foundational STEM Courses”.Dr. Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University Wade Goodridge is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. He holds dual B.S. degrees in Industrial Technology Education and Civil and Environmental
engineering mathematics courses and continuing his dissertation research in cyber security for industrial control systems. In his teaching, Dr. Hieb focuses on innovative and effective use of tablets, digital ink, and other technology and is currently investigating the use of the flipped classroom model and collaborative learning. His research in cyber security for industrial control systems is focused on high assurance field devices using microkernel architectures.Dr. Campbell R Bego, University of Louisville An instructor and postdoctoral researcher in engineering education, Campbell R. Bego, PhD, PE, is inter- ested in improving STEM student learning and gaining understanding of STEM-specific learning mech- anisms
. One flyer, labeled “Get Your PhD For Free,” laid out funding options for PhD studentsand ways to obtain them. We were surprised to learn how many undergraduate students were notaware of the funding that comes with getting a PhD in an engineering discipline, and this flyergenerated great interest. All newly developed materials were utilized in each component of theoverall strategy, and in other forms of advertisement commonly utilized across higher education(such as ASEE First Bell).Digital MarketingAs marketing of services through digital technologies continues to show success in acceleratingproduct value to consumers (i.e. the value of a particular educational program to prospectivestudents), we enlisted the help of a world-renowned
-led projects while also supporting instructors to improve their teaching in the classroom. Previously, Dr. Cutler worked as the research specialist with the Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Worldwide Campus (CTLE - W) for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.Ms. Yu Xia, Pennsylvania State University Yu Xia is a doctoral candidate in Learning, Design, and Technology program in College of Education and research assistant in Leonhard Center for Enhancement of Engineering Education in College of Engineer- ing at Penn State. She is currently doing research of collaborative learning in various learning contexts.Dr. Cliff J. Lissenden, Pennsylvania State University Cliff J. Lissenden, Ph.D. (University
selected as a National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow and a 2018 NSF CAREER awardee in engineering education research. Dr. Svihla studies learning in authentic, real world conditions; this includes a two-strand research program fo- cused 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.Dr. Pil Kang, University of New Mexico Sung ”Pil” Kang is an assistant professor at the University of New Mexico. His academic interests include change management, change model validation, and mindset evolution. He may
an ACM Distinguished Educator.Mr. Noah Pirrotta, Medallion Instrumentation Systems Noah Pirrotta Graduated from Calvin College in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Me- chanical Engineering Concentration. He currently works as a mechanical engineer for Medallion Instru- mentation Systems.Prof. Mark Michmerhuizen, Calvin University Mark Michmerhuizen is an assistant professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Calvin Univer- sity, where he has taught since 2014. Prior to joining Calvin he spent 20+ years in automotive electronics. Prof. Michmerhuizen’s interests are manufacturing and industrial automation.Mr. Philip M. Holmes, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Philip Michael
Paper ID #30174Development of a Multidisciplinary Renewable Energy Laboratory forResearch and EducationProf. Jacques Belanger, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Jacques Belanger is a mechanical engineering educator with 20 years of private sector experience in con- sulting and renewable energy. He was a co-founder of Cool Earth Solar, a photovoltaic solar company pursuing solar energy concentration approach. He worked at Cool Earth Solar for 10 years where he was in charge of solar tracking and thermal management. He’s joined Cal Poly in 2017, specializing in ther- mal sciences, renewable and nuclear
Michigan Pauline Bary Khan has been serving as the Director of the Program in Technical Communication since 2012. She has taught classes in technical communications to undergraduate and graduate students at the College of Engineering since 1997. She has also co-authored the book A Practical Guide to Technical Reports and Presentations for Scientists, Engineers and Students. Her research is on the topic of group culture, climate, and communication. Prior to her teaching career, Dr. Khan worked as an engineering and project manager to design man- ufacturing systems in the information technology field, to manufacture and test engine blocks for the automotive industry, and to research coatings for high-speed and high
Hughes, CSU, Bakersfield ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES: (2017-Present) Associate Professor for the STEM Affinity Group, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, California State University, Bakersfield. Duties included teaching responsibilities in Undergraduate Biology. Additional duties included grant writing, manage- ment, and evaluation. RESEARCH INTERESTS: Include teaching and learning cognition skills, informal learning environ- ments and strategies, and science/technology curriculum design/implementation/evaluation. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Improving Persistence and Success for At-Risk STEM Students through a Summer Intervention Program at a Hispanic
project. She was selected as a National Academy of Education / Spencer Post- doctoral Fellow and a 2018 NSF CAREER awardee in engineering education research. 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.Ms. Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New MexicoDr. Yan Chen, University of New Mexico Yan Chen is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Departments of Chemical AND Biological Engineering at the University
graduate students, and how the students gained valuable knowledge and problem-solving skills in certain STEM fields. 5. The mentorship provided by the CS faculty to the instructors and the students through scheduled visits and an agile approach for the software projects assigned. 6. The development of soft skills to complement technical onesBy presenting our study, we hope that other institutions who are considering summer camps canbenefit from our experience by adopting best practices while avoiding pitfall.KeywordsSTEM Fields, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, and Mobile Computing, High School SummerCamps,Introduction & Motivation:There is a national consensus that STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math
) grade.Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University Dr. Josh Weese is a Teaching Assistant Professor at Kansas State University in the department of Com- puter Science. Dr. Weese joined K-State as faculty in the Fall of 2017. He has expertise in data science, software engineering, web technologies, computer science education, and primary and secondary outreach programs. Dr. Weese has been the lead developer for the PhysPort Data Explorer, a data analytics and visualization portal that enables physics faculty to upload assessment data and receive instant feedback on their students’ assessment results, including expert recommendations and customized visualizations. Dr. Weese is highly active in several outreach programs
grade of D or F or withdrawingfrom the course for students enrolled in peer-tutored sections) the longer-term goal of this study is todetermine the effectiveness of tutoring for nominally higher-performing students.BackgroundThe Scholars of Excellence in Engineering and Computing Sciences (SEECS) program was inititated inthe fall of 2008, through a National Science Foundation grant under the Scholarships in Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) program. The program has since been maintainedthrough two more S-STEM grants (NSF DUE Awards 0806735, 1153250, 1643869). The goal of the S-STEM program is to provide financial assistance to qualified students for the purpose of incentivizingdomestic production of a robust STEM
Paper ID #29623Work in Progress: The Impact of North Carolina State University’sStudent Council on the Grand Challenge Scholars ProgramMs. Rachel Figard, North Carolina State University Rachel Figard is an undergraduate majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a minor in English Literature from North Carolina State University.Mr. Pippin Payne, North Carolina State University Pippin Payne is a junior double majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Religious Studies with a minor in Business Administration from North Carolina State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2020
Fac- ulty Award for Outstanding Research and Scholarship (2015), UW CoEd Faculty Award for Outstanding Service to the Education Profession (2016), UW CoEd Honored Fall Convocation Faculty (2017), and UW CoEd Faculty Award for Outstanding Research and Scholarship (2019).Since beginning at UW, Bur- rows has written, implemented, or evaluated over 50 unique grants. She has been the Program Director for GenCyber as well as PI of NSF grants for STEM and CS work. The core of her research agenda is to deepen science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (STEM) partnership involvement and un- derstanding through STEM interdisciplinary integration with in-service teacher professional development (PD) and pre-service
Instructorships in Mechanical Engineering, the Romeo L. Moruzzi Young Faculty Award, and the KEEN Rising Star Award.Ms. Caitlin A Keller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Caitlin Keller is the Instructional Designer for Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Her primary role involves partnering with faculty to create and develop courses in the online, blended, and face-to-face environ- ments with a focus on inclusive teaching practices and using active engagement as a vehicle for effective student learning. In addition, Caitlin serves as the designer, facilitator, and instructional design consultant for a variety of faculty development initiatives at WPI. Caitlin holds a Master of Science degree in Learn- ing Technologies and
Paper ID #28881Embedded Measurement and Control Applications Utilizing Python on thePocket BeagleBoneMr. Stephen A. Strom, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College 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 algorithmsMarius Strom, Saint Francis University Br. Marius is a Franciscan friar of the Third Order Regular of Saint