determine the lasting effects of participation on this program. Anticipated data includeoverall educational utility of the program as well as project sustainability (evidenced by grantapplications) and impact in the Georgia Tech community. We are already beginning to see how the first implementation of LINCR seems to bemaking an impact on collaborative efforts at Georgia Tech. For example, a Center for HumanAchievement of Movement and Performance (CHAMP) has been proposed as aninterdisciplinary research center for movement disorders. This was originally a proposed LINCRproject self-assembled into a PI initiative to start a new collaborative research center designed tocultivate a community of interdisciplinary research. Additionally, the
. Dr. Hamilton came to Pepperdine from the US Air Force Academy, where he was a research professor and director of the Center for Research on Teaching and Learning. Prior to that, he held was a member of the US government’s senior executive service corps as the director for the education and learning technology research division at NSF. Originally tenured in computer science, he came to NSF from Loyola University Chicago, where he organized and led a large consortium on STEM learning, invented and secured patents on pen-based computing collaboration, and directed the Chicago Systemic Initiative in mathematics and science education. Hamilton earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Chicago and
collaboration on design.Dr. Daniel P. Schrage, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Schrage is a professor in the School of Aerospace Engineering and Director of the U.S. Army Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence (VLRCOE), a position he has held since 1986. Prior to coming to Georgia Tech in 1984, Dr. Schrage served as an Army aviator, engineer, manager and senior executive servant with the U.S. Army Aviation Systems Command (AVSCOM) for ten years. As a dynamics, vi- brations and aeroelasticity engineer he served as the Army’s expert in these areas during the design and development of all the Army’s major aviation systems, including the UH-60 Black Hawk, the AH-64 Apache, the CH-47D Chinook, and the OH-58D Kiowa
of engineering graduate education in context, organization, andculture to build complementary graduate programs of a professional nature that enhance creativeengineering practice for technology development and leadership of innovation in industry.Since implementation of the 1945 – Vannevar Bush report (Science: The Endless Frontier)1 andincreased federal funding to accelerate the advancement of science at the end of World War II, thenation’s schools of engineering have placed an increased emphasis on high-quality graduate educationfor academic scientific research. During this same time period, however, U.S. engineering education hasnot placed a balanced emphasis on high-quality professionally oriented graduate education for
, Stanford University Dr. Sheri D. Sheppard, Ph.D., P.E., is professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Be- sides teaching both undergraduate and graduate design and education related classes at Stanford Univer- sity, she conducts research on engineering education and work-practices, and applied finite element anal- ysis. From 1999-2008 she served as a Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, leading the Foundation’s engineering study (as reported in Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field). In addition, in 2003 Dr. Sheppard was named co-principal investigator on a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to form the Center for the Advancement of
design and en- trepreneurship courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on front-end design processes.Dr. Diane L. Peters, Kettering University Dr. Peters is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University. Her engineering education research focuses on returning students in graduate education - those who practice in industry for a substantial period of time before returning to school for a graduate degree. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Challenges and Benefits of Applied Experience as an Engineering Returner in a PhD ProgramI. IntroductionThis research paper describes the experiences of returning
. Sheppard, Ph.D., P.E., is professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Besides teaching both undergraduate and graduate design and education related classes at Stanford University, she conducts research on engineering education and work-practices, and applied finite element analysis. From 1999-2008 she served as a Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, leading the Foundation’s engineering study (as reported in Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field). In addition, in 2011 Dr. Sheppard was named as co-PI of a national NSF innovation center (Epicenter), and leads an NSF program at Stanford on summer research experiences for high school teachers. Her
Center for Entrepreneurship to meetand evaluate the companies that have commercialized the technologies assessed by the SMAcourse and teams. This increases the likelihood of successful venture funding for these firms.Because USF is a Carnegie Research I University, we have focused a large portion ofentrepreneurship education on technology development and commercialization. Entrepreneurshipin technology ventures requires an inter-disciplinary approach to best utilize the skills of thehighly educated and trained individuals involved. It is our strong belief that in a technologysetting, entrepreneurship is a team-based activity, inclusive of scientists, engineers, and businessprofessionals. Further, no licensure, commercialization, or new venture
for Engineering and Technology Education (NCETE) Fellow at Utah State University while pursuing a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. After graduation he completed a one year appointment with the Center as a postdoctoral researcher.Prof. Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education Kurt Becker is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University and the current director for the Center for Engineering Education Research (CEER) which examines innovative and effective engineering education practices as well as classroom technologies that advance learning and teaching in engineering. He is also working on a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded project exploring
Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationOur initial step has been to design the program and conduct a formal study of how twoindependent groups experienced the program. We are currently using the data to gain insight onthe impact of the program and learn how to improve it. In this paper, we will a) describe theprogram and concurrent research study, b) present case studies for a sample of the participants,with a focus on characterizing their experiences, and c) identify implications for continuousimprovement.Background and Motivation for Focusing on Engineering Graduate StudentsThere are strong reasons to focus on helping graduate students become more effective educators.Here we
tocommission the development of a seminar to help prepare these new faculty for a heavy teachingload. The seminar was intended to meet the following criteria: 1) be of short duration, 2) bebased on methods supported by research, focusing on 'best practices in engineering education',and 3) be suitable for new faculty, graduate assistants and part-time faculty.The authors (holding both engineering and education degrees) received an internal grant andcollaborated with instructional designers from the university's E-learning center to develop andfacilitate the training. The purpose of this seminar is to promote the best practices, to guidefaculty and teaching assistants new to teaching in the engineering fields, to advance theirconfidence and satisfaction
- ington. When he finds the time, he enjoys cooking, photography, bicycle repair, and cycling (instead of owning a car).Dr. Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University Sheri is in the Design Group of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford. Besides teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on structural analysis and design, she serves an administrative role as Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Education. Her research focuses on the study of educational and career pathways of people interested in technical work (and how to make K-20 education more supportive of these pathways). Page 23.621.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 From Freshman Engineering Students to Practicing
university-based entrepreneurship and innovation programs. Brent’s expertise also includes the design and leadership of impactful collegiate engagement programs for universal learners.Mr. Eric Prosser, Arizona State University Eric Prosser is the Engineering and Entrepreneurship Librarian with the ASU Library. Eric is the liaison to the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and provides research services for faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students along with instruction in critical analysis and information literacy, including the legal and ethical use of information. Eric has a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Harvey Mudd College, a Master of Information Resources and Library Science from the University
maximize the impact both regionally andnationally.United States – Australia Renewable Energy and Green SkillsLearning Exchange Project - Phase 1 - Building and Implementing theUS-Australia Green Learning Exchange and NetworkProject SummaryIntellectual MeritThe goal of this U.S.-Australia Renewable Energy and Green Skills Learning Exchangeproject is to develop a community of technical educators to improve curricula andpedagogy by sharing best practices in the content, teaching, certifications, articulationand career pathways for the green skills in renewable energy disciplines in both theUnited States and Australia. Specific renewable energy technician-level disciplines to betargeted will include but not be limited to: solar photovoltaic and solar
who are pursuing responsible professional leadership careers, which are not centered onresearch, but which are centered on creative engineering leadership for continuous improvement and innovation ofproducts, processes, systems, and operations responsive to real-world industrial and societal needs.The curriculum will be planned to meet already assessed educational needs of the practicing profession in industry,and to be commensurate with the professional dimensions of creative engineering leadership, Accordingly, theprofessional-oriented curriculum will be specifically designed as a matrix of advanced graduate studies which willcoherently match and support actual assessed educational growth needs of engineer-leaders in industry
in two different categories: static inspectionand engineering design, and high-performance track dynamic events. While mainly conceived asa design activity, the Formula SAE competition has also provided opportunities for research. Page 12.1573.7 Table 2. Events and Competition Point Structure for the Formula SAE Challenge.6In recent years the Formula SAE rules have stipulated the use of an impact attenuation device tolessen the severity of a frontal impact. In 2006 the rules on the attenuator were modified andspecific performance requirements were mandated. The impact attenuator was required todecelerate a 661 lb mass with a velocity of
c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 A Student-Centered Program to Increase STEM Interest through NASA-STEM ContentAbstractThis article is an evidence-based practice paper which is based on NASA Minority UniversityResearch and Education Project (MUREP) Aerospace Academy (AA) program implemented atFlorida Atlantic University (FAU). The program is focused on student-centered methodology forinfusion of NASA-STEM contents into the existing curriculum in middle and high schools. Thisnovel program aims to increase awareness and create interest in underserved minority students inGrades 6-12 for pursuing STEM fields. FAU has designed and embedded the NASA-STEMcontents into Florida’s existing Next
experiences, and criterion-based course structures.Dr. Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University Sheri D. Sheppard, Ph.D., P.E., is professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Besides teaching both undergraduate and graduate design and education related classes at Stanford University, she conducts research on engineering education and work-practices, and applied finite element analysis. From 1999-2008 she served as a Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, leading the Foundation’s engineering study (as reported in Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field). In addition, in 2011 Dr. Sheppard was named as co-PI of a national NSF innovation center (Epicenter), and
Luis Obispo. He has held leadership roles in Cal Poly’s Structural Engineering Association of California (SEAOC)/Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) student chapter and the National Student Organization of the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI NSO). Additionally, he has assisted with Cal Poly’s Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) Undergraduate Seismic Design Competition team, AEI Student Design Competition team, and post-earthquake disaster relief with Structural Engi- neering Students for Humanity (SESH). After graduation, he seeks to practice structural engineering in the United States and pursue disaster relief outside of work.Mr. Michael James Deigert, California Polytechnic State
range of researchers, including graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other faculty members and the teachers to discuss their projects, progress, barriers, and how the various projects are contributing to each other.This collaboration allowed for the development of inquiry-based lessons in pharmaceuticalengineering and instruction for preparation and implementation of the lessons in the classroomthat incorporates best educational practices.Within the ERC, the research focus for the RET participants was Innovative Particle EngineeringTechniques for Property Enhancements. The goals within this area of research are to 1)understand the impact of material properties and processing inputs on product structure andperformance and 2) use this
engineering from MIT (2007) and a master’s degree in systems engineering from the University of Virginia (2010). Alexandra comes to FIU after completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Georgia Tech’s Center for the En- hancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) and three years as a faculty member at Olin College of En- gineering in Massachusetts. Alexandra’s research aims to improve the design of educational experiences for students by critically examining the work and learning environments of practitioners. Specifically, she focuses on (1) how to design and change educational and work systems through studies of practicing engineers and educators and (2) how to help students transition into, through and out of educational and
, fault detection and anticipation, embedded computing, safety-critical computer systems, and statistical and machine reasoning. Dr. Kim is active in faculty-student team project through the Vertically Integrated Projects program. Also for years he’s been in practicing experiential learning through the Inclusive Engineering Consortium in engineering education with personal instrumentation such as mobile studio.Dr. Patricia D Koman, University of Michigan College of Engineering Trish Koman is the faculty research program manager at the University of Michigan College of Engineer- ing Multidisciplinary Design Program. She supports over a dozen research teams engaging an average of 200 students and conducts educational
the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. He received his B.S. from the U.St. Military Academy, M.Phil. in engineering from the University of Cambridge, and M.S. in civil engineering from Stanford University. His research interests include sustainable design, construction, infrastructure systems, and engineering education.Lt. Col. Steven D. Hart, U.S. Military Academy Steve Hart is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with more than 23 years of service in both command and staff positions in Iraq, Kuwait, Panama, Germany, Korea, and the United States. He is currently assigned as the ERDC Engineering Fellow and Director of Infrastructure Studies in the Center for Innovation and Engineering
Paper ID #37014Work In Progress: Professional Development Through High-Impact Experi-encesDr. Charles Patrick Jr., Texas A&M University Dr. Charles Patrick Jr. currently serves as a Professor of Practice in the Department of Biomedical Engi- neering at Texas A&M University. He serves as Director of the Undergraduate Program and administers the Ideas to Innovation Engineering Education Excellence Laboratory. He is involved in Texas A&M’s Center for Teaching Excellence, the Institute for Engineering Education and Innovation, and the College of Engineering’s Faculty Engineering Education Group. His research focuses
andpredominantly urban classrooms of the geographical area used in this study. Moreover, it isimportant to the note that these findings are reflective of teachers who sought and earnedenrollment in a highly competitive fellowship for secondary STEM teacher leaders. Still, it iscritical explore the challenges encountered by teachers who demonstrate the initiative to improvetheir instructional practices and embody innovative pedological approaches. The hurdlesencountered by these motivated teachers along with how they faced the challenges provide anunderstanding of how teachers respond to the incorporation the engineering design process andculturally responsive pedagogy. Limitations of the Study. This research only recruited teachers from high-need
of early- and end-of-semester student ratings of TAs, and completion rates and class averages for courses that havetraditionally lower levels of student success.Implications of this InitiativeBased on the preliminary results of the TA certification program, we believe that this programhas demonstrated significant potential to increase student success and retention, while providingrelevant professional learning opportunities for TAs that will serve them beyond their roles asengineering educators.Although this program was developed for graduate TAs at a research-intensive university, webelieve that its core design principles will enable it to be adapted for use in engineering programsat a wide variety of institutions whose programs and student
Paper ID #10437Measuring Innovative Thinking Skills in Innovation Challenge ActivitiesDr. Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech Dr. Amelink is Director of Graduate Programs and Assessment in the College of Engineering, Virginia Tech.Ms. Christina Nocon Seimetz, Virginia Tech Christina Seimetz is a PhD student in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She also serves as program support staff for the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity where she is involved with recruitment, outreach, and retention programs specifically targeted towards females interested in engineering. Ms. Seimetz earned
Workshops provide teaching staff with theopportunity to share best practice and access training from national leaders in engineeringeducation. 5. DiscussionFrequently associated with new ‘learning technologies’ innovation within the H.E.curriculum is generally viewed as contributing to a positive student experience. Building onprevious studies relating to learning approaches [24,25,26,27] the Great Expectations Projectaimed to provide the basis by which a balance between student expectations and the realitiesof university could be found and a ‘smooth’ transition into university promoted.Foundation and graduate level programmes share a common format in that they are offeredover a single academic year on a full time basis. This means that students
Paper ID #9494Assessment of a New University-Wide Entrepreneurship and Innovation Mi-norMr. Philip M Reeves, The Pennsylvania State University Philip Reeves is a graduate student in the Educational Psychology Department at Penn State. He is work- ing with faculty to evaluate a new university-wide entrepreneurship and innovation minor as a graduate assistant for the Leonhard Center for Enhancement of Engineering Education.Dr. Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Sarah Zappe is Research Associate and Director of Assessment and Instructional Support in the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of
Paper ID #8075Innovative Pedagogical ’Game Design/Creation’ Methodology for Sustain-ability EducationMr. Ben D Radhakrishnan, National University Professor Ben D Radhakrishnan is a full time Faculty in the School of Engineering, Technology and Media (SETM), National University, San Diego, CA. He is the Lead Faculty for MS Sustainability Management Program in SETM. He develops and teaches graduate level Engineering Management and Sustainabil- ity classes. His special interests and research include promoting Leadership in Sustainability Practices, energy management and to establish Sustainable strategies for enterprises. He