become certified as a TRIZ Specialist by a TRIZ Master in 1995 and the first to become internationally recognized as a TRIZ Specialist by the International Association of TRIZ (2001). Leveraging his knowledge of business, engineering and innovation Dana is the founder and President/CEO of Clarke Ventures, LLC (an investment and holding company), CNVGenes, LLC and Fluid Insights, LLC. CNVGenes is involved in the development of methods and devices for counting copy number variation (CNV) of genes and DNA-DNA hybridization. Fluid Insights is involved in the development of a new generation of devices for near micro-dosing and processing of fluids. His expertise encompasses the practical
, and mathematics in an NSF-funded Math-Science Partnership grant; serving as Director of the Master of Natural Science (Physics) program at ASU, including ASU’s Modeling Workshops and other summer courses; and leading a new summer research experience for forty math and science teachers project, funded by Science Foundation Arizona. He is also actively involved in a pilot project to provide a compact path to teaching certification for mainstream math and science majors. He has directed an NSF REU program in condensed matter physics, and he is actively involved in undergraduate education, including the teaching of the introductory courses for majors. His experience in teaching and expertise
four main principles of agilemanufa~turing are:. Enriching the customer● Cooperating to increase competitiveness. Organizing to master change, and. Leveraging the impact of people and information. 1 Enriching the customer is accomplished mainly on an individual basis (mass customization). The goalof every agile company should be to make products integrated with services available to the customer to ensuretheir satisfaction. The company should be supportive of the goals of the customer and willing to aid in everystep of the customer’s achievement of those goals. Only through cooperation can the company increase itscompetitiveness. Internally, the company must first have its own culture with objectives and tactics within eachdepartment
somewhat low. • Note that all the programs presented here offer undergraduate accreditation of the AE degree with the exception of Nebraska, which has a bachelor’s/masters program with the masters program being the accredited one (others to be included later also include at least one with a masters accreditation). Page 14.402.6Teaching Experience Other (please specify) Assistant Professor
, in a recent construction materials andmethods course offered at the University of Washington, master masons were invited to thelecture hall to discuss masonry construction. They talked about quality, productivity andergonomics. The students went home with lists of issues and a notion that masonry is atechnically difficult skill to master and is physically demanding to perform. These same mastermasons invited the students to the International Masonry Institute learning center for a Saturdaymorning hands-on lesson. Twelve students out of one hundred attended the session and watchedthe masons lay brick and stone. The instructors not only showed examples and best practices(i.e., double buttering head joints), they were also able to illustrate
2006-1176: A CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS FOR A LARGEMULTI-PROGRAM ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTDaniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology Daniel P. Johnson is the Program Chair for the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program at RIT. Prior to joining the MMET Faculty he was Director of RIT’s Manufacturing Management and Leadership Program and a Manufacturing Engineer for Allied Signal. He has a Master of Engineering Degree in Manufacturing and a BS in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from RIT as well as an AAS in Engineering Science from Hudson Valley Community College.Robert Merrill, Rochester Institute of Technology Professor Merrill is the Program Chair for the
Paper ID #19974The Impact of Professional Communications Training on Teamwork and Lead-ership Skills for Engineering Capstone TeamsDr. Todd W. Polk, University of Texas, Dallas Dr. Todd Polk is a Senior Lecturer in the Bioengineering Department at the University of Texas at Dallas. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He received his Master of Science and Doctoral degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas. Todd has over 25 years of industry experience in design, test, applications, sales and management. After joining UT Dallas in 2013
the three campuses of the School of Engineering (Santiago, Vi˜na del Mar and Con- cepci´on, Chile). She authored several manuscripts in the science education area, joined several research projects, participated in international conferences with oral presentations and key note lectures and serves as referee for journals, funding institutions and associations.Prof. Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, and Universidad Andres Bello, San-tiago, Chile Angeles Dominguez is a Professor of the Department of Mathematics within the School of Engineering, a researcher at the School of Education, and the Director of the Master of Education Program at the Tec- nologico de Monterrey, Mexico. Also, she is
further examination, this activity was the last activityfor that class day, and students already completed several similar activities on functions.Fig. 5. Easiness of individual activities during the semester. red solid line is a linear fitting for allactivities. (a) correctness vs. easiness (b) histogram of easiness across activitiesOur analysis can be used by an instructor to determine if the time allocated to each activityachieved the desired goals. For example, an instructor may determine that the time for an activitywas not beneficial, as students had already sufficiently mastered the concepts. Notably, such aconclusion must take into account the instructor's intention for the activity, but nevertheless, thedata
Paper ID #26898Revising the Dissertation Institute: Contextual Factors Relevant to Transfer-abilityMr. Juan M. Cruz, Virginia Tech Juan M. Cruz is an assistant professor of Electronic Engineering at Universidad Javeriana in Colombia and a Ph.D. candidate of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He has a B.S. in Electronic Engineering and a Masters in Education from Universidad Javeriana in Colombia, His research interests include using system thinking to understand how instructional change occurs, faculty development process, and faculty and students motivation.Ms. Mayra S. Artiles , Virginia Tech Mayra S. Artiles is
Paper ID #25405Integrating Theory and Hands-On Implementation in RF Distributed-ElementFilter DesignMr. David Silveira, California State University, Chico Mr. David Silveira received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering special- izing in Power Systems, and his Master of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering both from California State University, Chico in 2014/2018. His research interests include high-speed optical wireless communications systems, automotive systems and applications, and radio-frequency hardware design. Mr. Silveira has been a faculty member in the Department of
sustainabilityAirports are under budgetary pressure and are expected to provide safe and secure connectivitybetween communities, boost area employment, and reduce the impact on the environment. FAAguidance encourages airports to incorporate sustainability concepts into their planning anddecision-making process and initiated a Sustainable Master Plan Pilot Program to funds the U. S.to develop their airport sustainability plans [13]. A study focused on the sustainability practicesin the airport industry explored the motivators for airports to improve their sustainabilityperformance. The result showed that the top 5 motivators for implementing sustainabilitypractices were “state/regional regulations airport policy, federal regulations, corporateresponsibility, and
(OIT) is the only public polytechnic institution in the PacificNorthwest. The College of Engineering, Technology, and Management has four ABETaccredited engineering programs: civil, electrical, mechanical, and renewable energy. In total,these programs have approximately 650 students, 13 graduate students (Masters only), and 30full-time faculty members. The university is known for its hands-on curriculum with mostengineering courses having a laboratory component that is taught by faculty. Washington StateUniversity Vancouver (WSU-V) is one institution of the multi-campus system of WSU, thestate’s land-grant university. More than half of WSU-V undergraduate students meet Pelleligibility requirements, which indicate low household incomes and are
Paper ID #28813Assessing a Summer Engineering Math and Projects Bootcamp to ImproveRetention and Graduation Rates in Engineering and Computer ScienceDr. Zahrasadat Alavi, California State University, Chico Dr. Zahrasadat Alavi, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State University Chico, received her PhD in Electrical Engineering from University of Wiscon- sin Milwaukee in May 2015. She received her B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Amirkabir University (Polytechnic of Tehran) with honors in 2007 and 2009 respectively, and another Master of Science from University of Wisconsin
success (i.e. getting a good grade).How students work towards learning and mastering concepts was captured by the masteryapproach construct. Work avoid encompasses questions related to a student’s preference to dothe least amount of work in the shortest time possible.Motivation: Future Time PerspectiveFuture Time Perspective (FTP) theory examines time-oriented motivation in terms of howstudents view themselves and their goals in the future, and how those views interact with theirmotivation for tasks in the present [14]. Because education is future oriented [14], [15], we focuson students’ future time orientation. Future goals affect student motivation to varying degreesand in different ways, which comprise a student’s FTP [14], [16], and have
reinforcedduring class. An effective instructor will use homework as an opportunity to understand studentstrengths and weaknesses to improve teaching effectiveness.Finally, beneficial homework also provides an opportunity for self-assessment of studentknowledge. Fundamentally, students must assess their own work and consider for themselveswhether they have mastered the content. This self-assessment is a critical, but often neglected,part of developing the skills of a life-long learner [3]. Too many students consider theirhomework grade to be the primary measure of mastery. Before the widespread availability ofsolutions online, homework with an assigned grade based on mastery might encourage studentsto figure out what and why they made errors on their own
optimization P2: Maximum beam deflection. problems. P3: Nonlinear regression for Intensity-Duration-Frequency curves. (MO 1 to 4).Student performance evaluation includes formative assessments, classwork and homework, andsummative evaluations via three partial exams, two exams to review Excel mastering, and oneexam to evaluate students’ skills in Mathcad. Online students take the exams at FIU ComputerLabs, or at an authorized proctoring center. Lockdown browser is used at the lab computers inorder to preserve academic
4papers on these subjects and research how other professionals are tackling these difficult topics.When using software or developing their own software techniques, they can utilize numericalanalysis, computing skills, statistics, calculus, physics and other subjects they have been exposedto in-class. Nonetheless, this is a growth area for the typical student and moves them out of theircomfort zone. Each of these PBL topics must be researched, mastered and used to solve theoverall goal of the project to help farmers with meaningful data analysis. No less important arethe fundamentals of SRL clear, than when students decide how much information is enough tomake an informed decision and then move the project forward.Another example uses the
. One student called the videos“extremely dense.” Because of the speed and density of the videos, students reported having to pause the videos totake notes, which resulted in the videos taking more time than expected. Additionally, despite the videos being thesame material that was covered in the traditional lectures, students didn’t learn from them immediately. Finally,because the students spent a lot of time taking notes on the videos and there was still homework, a lot of time wasrequired for the course. Instructors realized that they had prepared the first quiz as if students could master thematerial from the videos without any opportunity for feedback.In summary, the first iteration of the flipped classroom included the redesign of
Biospace, a biotech incubator for early stage life science companies. She is also Executive Director of HYPOTHEkids, the K-12 STEM education non-profit with a mission to provide underserved students with hands-on science and engineering educational and mentorship ex- periences such that they can thrive in the high tech economy of tomorrow. Christine spent the previous 14 years in strategy and product development in the payments industry, most recently creating partner- ships with technology start-ups at MasterCard. Prior to that she worked with large consumer brands like PepsiCo and M&M/Mars in Toronto and Moscow. She has an International Masters in Business Admin- istration from the Schulich School of Business at
Paper ID #21722Design of a Modular Educational Robotics Platform for MultidisciplinaryEducationZhen Wei I am Zhen, I got both my Bachelor and Master degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Electrical Engineering. I am focus on Robotics and Embedded System area.Dr. Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Carlotta A. Berry is an associate professor in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She is the director of the multidisciplinary minor in robotics and co-director of the Rose building undergraduate diversity scholarship and professional
Paper ID #22951Developing a Leadership and Diversity Course for an Engineering Manage-ment ProgramDr. Sandra L. Furterer, University of Dayton Dr. Sandy Furterer is an Associate Professor at the University of Dayton, in the Department of Engi- neering Management, Systems and Technology. She recently moved from industry as a VP of Process Transformation for Park National Bank in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Furterer received her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Quality Engineering from the University of Central Florida in 2004. She received an MBA from Xavier University, and a Bachelor and Master of Science
same student outcome characteristics, with a particular focus on problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. Arguably the most influential these frameworks havebeen the ABET accreditation criteria, reviewed next.2.1 ABET Accreditation CriteriaIn 1997, ABET, a non-profit, non-governmental organization that accredits engineering andother programs at the bachelor and master degree level, established eleven student outcomes inwhat is known as EC2000 [2]. These outcomes are listed below: a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
Paper ID #22126Revising the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (BOK): The Applicationof the Cognitive Domain of Bloom’s TaxonomyDr. Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University Dr. Decker B. Hains is a Master Faculty Specialist in the Department of Civil and Construction Engi- neering at Western Michigan University. He is a retired US Army Officer serving 22 years on active duty with the US Army Corps of Engineers and taught at the United States Military Academy at West Point (USMA). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from USMA in 1994, Master of Science degrees from the University of Alaska
Paper ID #21137Specialization Within the Civil Engineering Profession: Issues, Analysis, andRecommendationsDr. Stephen J. Ressler P.E., United States Military Academy Stephen Ressler, P.E. Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus from the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. He earned a B.S. degree from USMA in 1979, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University in 1989, and a Ph.D. from Lehigh in 1991. As an active duty Army officer, he served for 34 years in a variety of military engineering assignments around the world. He served as a member of the USMA faculty for 21 years, including six years as
undergraduate courses in Mathematics, graduate courses in Education, and is a thesis advisor on the master and doctoral programs on education at the Tecnologico de Monterrey. Her main research areas are: models and modeling, use of technology to improve teaching and learning, gender issues in STEM education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 STEM-oriented students’ perception of the relevance of physicsAbstractWe present initial findings from an ongoing project regarding the factors that influencesecondary and high school students to pursue a professional engineering career. In this article,we offer data from the analysis of a questionnaire administered to high school students
specializing in Urban Land Redevelopment and Municipal Engineering. Sandra holds a B.S. Degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering, an A. B. degree in Art History, and a Master of Engineering degree in Engineering Management from Stevens Institute of Technology. She also holds a Professional Engineering license in NJ.Dr. Leslie R. Brunell, Stevens Institute of Technology Leslie Brunell, PhD, PE is a Teaching Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology. She coordinates both the civil and multidisciplinary engineering senior design projects. These projects are the culmination of the undergraduate engineering experience. Students design an innovative solution to a complex problem. She has recruited professional sponsors
Paper ID #22178The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge: Supporting ASCE’s Grand Chal-lengeDr. Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University Dr. Decker B. Hains is a Master Faculty Specialist in the Department of Civil and Construction Engi- neering at Western Michigan University. He is a retired US Army Officer serving 22 years on active duty with the US Army Corps of Engineers and taught at the United States Military Academy at West Point (USMA). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from USMA in 1994, Master of Science degrees from the University of Alaska Anchorage in Arctic Engineering in 1998 and
, food and beverage, wastewater treatment, and German language. She is a motivated individual with a Bachelor’s degree focused in Mechanical Engineering from Univer- sity of Dayton and working on a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management.Dr. Sandra L. Furterer, University of Dayton Dr. Sandy Furterer is an Associate Professor at the University of Dayton, in the Department of Engineer- ing Management, Systems and Technology. She has applied Lean Six Sigma, Systems Engineering, and Engineering Management tools in healthcare, banking, retail, higher education and other service indus- tries, and achieved the level of Vice President in several banking institutions. She previously managed the Enterprise
Paper ID #25424Developing and Assessing Authentic Problem-Solving Skills in High SchoolPre-Engineering StudentsDr. Susheela Shanta, Governor’s STEM Academy @ the Burton Center for Arts and Technology - Center forEngineering Susheela Shanta earned her bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from India, a Master of Urban Plan- ning degree from the SUNY at Buffalo, NY and more recently, a doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction: I-STEM Ed from Virginia Tech. With ten years of experience in municipal planning in Philadelphia, PA, and Harrisburg, PA, and ten years in community development, planning, financing and