activities related to interacting with stakeholders and conducting needs assessments.Dr. Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan Shanna Daly is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. She has a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Dayton (2003) and a Ph.D. in Engineering Edu- cation from Purdue University (2008). Her research focuses on strategies for design innovations through divergent and convergent thinking as well as through deep needs and community assessments using design ethnography, and translating those strategies to design tools and education. She teaches design and en- trepreneurship courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on front-end
management professionals at The Friday Institute. Prior to working at NC State, Ms. Collins was the Online Learning Project Manager for NC TEACH and Project Coordinator for NC TEACH II at the UNC Center for School Leadership Development. Ms. Collins is a graduate of Mur- doch University in Perth, Western Australia, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications and a Postgraduate Degree in Journalism.Dr. Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University Dr. Wiebe is a Professor in the Department of STEM Education at NC State University and Senior Research Fellow at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. A focus of his research and outreach work has been the integration of multimedia and multimodal teaching and
author of more than 20 peer-reviewed journals and conference proceed- ings. She also serves on review, advisory, and scientific boards of various journals and conferences. Her current research focuses on identifying impacts of different factors on ideation of designers and engineers (funded by NSF), developing instructional materials for 77 cards (funded by NSF), and designing innova- tion workshops for students without design or engineering background and teaching them design thinking methodologies (funded by Procter and Gamble). She received her PhD degree in Design Science in 2010 from University of Michigan. She is also a faculty in Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program and a research faculty in Center for e
Paper ID #35582Retention Strategies for Educators from Women STEM Graduates of the1970’s & 1980’sDr. Kathleen Buse, Advancing Women in the Workforce Kathleen Buse is a business leader whose work focuses on helping organizations be more successful through the development of engaged and inclusive work cultures. As President and Founder of Advancing Women in the Workforce, she helps employers recruit, retain, and advance women. Kathleen’s experience includes 25 years in industry, beginning as an engineer and advancing to executive leadership. She spent ten years in academia where she became an award-winning researcher and
the University of Kentucky (UK) first as an undergraduate research intern and then as a graduate student performing his doctoral research at the UK Center for Applied En- ergy Research (CAER) and at the University of Alicante (Spain). After obtaining his Ph.D. in 2008, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Utrecht University (The Netherlands) prior to returning to UK, where he now holds the positions of Program Manager at CAER and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the De- partment of Chemistry. His current research focuses on the application of heterogeneous catalysis to the production of renewable fuels and chemicals, with emphasis on the upgrading of algae and waste oils to drop-in hydrocarbon fuels. His synergistic
undergraduate research programming was thoroughly disrupted due to the COVID-19pandemic, it became evident that incoming graduate students may not have had the opportunityto fully prepare for the changes experienced in the first semester of graduate school. To ease thistransition, the Center for Nanoscale Science, a National Science Foundation Materials ResearchScience and Engineering Center (NSF-MRSEC) at Penn State University, developed theGraduate Research Experience and Transitioning to Grad School (GREaT GradS) programinitially for the summer of 2021 as a 6-week, graduate school summer foundational program forincoming students in disciplines spanning engineering, materials science, chemistry, and physics.After a successful pilot in 2021, the
Engineering/Technology candidates for teacher licensure. Dr. Mentzer’s educational efforts in pedagogical content knowledge are guided by a research theme centered in student learning of engineer- ing design thinking on the secondary level. Nathan was a former middle and high school technology educator in Montana prior to pursuing a doctoral degree. He was a National Center 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.Dr. Dawn Laux, Purdue University Dawn Laux is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Computer and Information
teaching entrepreneurship.According to a Cornell University study by Debra Streeter1 Lehigh’s entrepreneurshipmodel is classified as a magnet program centered in the business school and primarilyMBA-oriented. Lehigh has made a substantial commitment to our entrepreneurship-oriented graduate MBA program, including an entrepreneurial option and a Ventureseries certificate program.Recently Lehigh has invested heavily in several new programs that promote campus-wideteaching, research and outreach in technical entrepreneurship at the undergraduate level,including a year-long experiential capstone course for majors in Integrated Business andEngineering, Computer Science and Business, Bio Engineering, Design Arts and a catchall campus wide program in
conceptual knowledge and change for intro- ductory materials science and chemistry classes. He is currently conducting research on NSF projects in two areas. One is studying how strategies of engagement and feedback with support from internet tools and resources affect conceptual change and associated impact on students’ attitude, achievement, and per- sistence. The other is on the factors that promote persistence and success in retention of undergraduate students in engineering. He was a coauthor for best paper award in the Journal of Engineering Education in 2013.Prof. Robert J. Culbertson, Arizona State University Robert J. Culbertson is an Associate Professor of Physics. Currently, he teaches introductory mechanics
Department of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University. Dr. McKenna’s research focuses on understanding the cognitive and social processes of design, design teaching and learning, the role of adaptive expertise in design and innovation, the impact and diffusion of education innovations, and teaching approaches of engineering faculty. Dr. McKenna received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University and Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley.Betty J Harper, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Betty Harper is the director of Student Affairs Research and Assessment at Penn State. Prior to assuming this role, Betty worked in Penn State’s Center for the Study of
Program, Associate Director of the Burton D. Morgan Center, and a Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University. She is responsible for the launch and development of the university’s multidisciplinary undergraduate entrepreneurship program, which involves 1800 students from all majors per year. She has established entrepreneurship capstone, global entrepreneurship, and women and leadership courses and initiatives at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Prior to her work in academia, Nathalie spent several years in the field of market research and business strategy consulting in Europe and the United States with Booz Allen and Hamilton and Data and Strategies Group
, agricultural, orliberal arts institutions.)Development of SurveyThe HBCU Leadership Impact and Implications Survey was developed by the research team forHBCU stakeholders to determine factors impacting President/ Chancellor turnover withinHBCUs. A thorough design, redesign, and review process was implemented to develop thesurvey using relevant research questions and best practices. Questions within the survey askedparticipants to report their relationship with HBCUs, their current role related to HBCUs, theirtime affiliated with HBCUs, information about the HBCU with which they were affiliated,factors impacting president/chancellor turnover, the impact of turnover on the university, andparticipant demographic information. The survey consisted of
Paper ID #27578A Mixed Methods Analysis of Motivation Factors in Senior Capstone DesignCoursesElisabeth Kames, Florida Institute of Technology Elisabeth Kames is a graduate student working on her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Florida Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on the impact of motivation on performance and persistence in mechanical engineering design courses under the guidance of Dr. Beshoy Morkos. She also serves as a graduate student advisor to senior design teams within the mechanical engineering department. Elisabeth is a member of ASME, ASEE, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society and Pi Tau
Paper ID #22953New Engineers’ First Three Months: A Study of the Transition from Cap-stone Design Courses to WorkplacesChris Gewirtz, Virginia Tech Chris Gewirtz is PhD student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. His research interests revolve around how culture, history and identity influence assumptions made by engineers in their design practice, and how to change assumptions to form innovative and socially conscious engineers. He is particularly interested in humanitarian engineering design, where many traditional engineering assumptions fall apart.Dr. Daria A. Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder
and Engineering Design at Penn State University. A graduate of Ohio State University (Ph.D., Electrical Engineering), Dr. Jablokow’s teaching and research interests include problem solving, invention, and creativity in science and engineer- ing, as well as robotics and computational dynamics. In addition to her membership in ASEE, she is a Senior Member of IEEE and a Fellow of ASME. Dr. Jablokow is the architect of a unique 4-course mod- ule focused on creativity and problem solving leadership and is currently developing a new methodology for cognition-based design. She is one of three instructors for Penn State’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Creativity, Innovation, and Change, and she is the founding
Paper ID #9747Analysis of a Short-Term STEM Intervention Targeting Middle School Girlsand Their Parents (Research to Practice)Ms. Christina ”Chris” Deckard, SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific Christina Deckard is a native San Diegan and enjoys the beach and the Southern California weather. Ms. Deckard graduated top of her class in Physics from San Diego State University in 1983. She enjoyed learning so much that she kept going back for more and received a Master’s in Physics and a Master’s in Mathematics. Ms. Deckard has been working at SPAWAR Systems Center for over 30 years. She has worked in the areas of acoustics, lasers
Paper ID #5898Defining and Measuring Innovative Thinking Among Engineering Under-graduatesDr. Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech Dr. Amelink is Research Analyst and Assessment Specialist in the Dean’s Office, College of Engineering, Virginia Tech.Dr. Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Tech Bevlee A. Watford is professor of engineering education at Virginia Tech. She currently serves as the associate dean for academic affairs and the Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity.Dr. Glenda R. Scales, Virginia Tech Dr. Glenda R. Scales serves as both Associate Dean for Distance Learning and Computing and
range of skills and knowledge above and beyond a strong science and engineeringbackground.”3 Companies around the world are actively seeking innovators who can solvebusiness problems and assess risks, in addition to being technically proficient.4 It is no longersufficient for engineers to perform in isolation, excluded from the decision making processes ofthe organizations in which they work. One technology company CEO stated, “If an engineer isnot an entrepreneur, he is just a tool.”5In recognition of the need to include entrepreneurial and other skills in the formal training ofengineers, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) requires thatengineering students have the following abilities:6 • Designing to
AC 2010-2139: IMPACT OF A UNIVERSITY-SCHOOL DIVISION PARTNERSHIPON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF GRADUATE STUDENTSRajesh Ganesan, George Mason University Rajesh Ganesan is an assistant professor of systems engineering and operations research at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. He received his Ph.D. in 2005 and M.S. in 2002 both in Industrial Engineering, and M.A in Mathematics in 2005, all from the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. His areas of research include stochastic optimization, and wavelet analysis in air transportation and statistical applications. He is a faculty member at the Center for Air Transportation Systems Research at George Masson University. He is also the Principal
. Psychological Bulletin, 112(1), 155-159.16. Strobel, J., Hess, J. L., Pan, R. C., & Wachter Morris, C. A. (2013). Empathy and care within engineering: Qualitative perspectives from engineering faculty and practicing engineers. Engineering Studies, 5(3), 137- 159.17. Zoltowski, C. B., Oakes, W. C., & Cardella, M. E. (2012). Students' ways of experiencing human-centered design. Journal of Engineering Education, 101(1), 28-59.18. Johnson, D. G., Genco, N., Saunders, M. N., Williams, P., Seepersad, C. C., & Hölttä-Otto, K. (2014). An experimental investigation of the effectiveness of empathic experience design for innovative concept generation. Journal of Mechanical Design, 136(5).19. Hoffman, M. L
the degree program currently seen related to the content beyond advanced technologies.being developed at TAMU. Further, a brief assessment of The curriculum for the MSET at Wayne State Universitythe potential job market awaiting the graduates from this [4] incorporates problem solving skills with communicationprogram, as well as the expected student demand was and project management. The Purdue University onlinepresented. Future work includes continued refinement of Master of Science in Engineering Technology program [1]the curriculum and other program details by drawing upon emphasizes more general objectives such as “design andthe best attributes of currently offered similar programs. guide
underserved groups (p. 3). The survey conducted seeks to furtheradd to the literature on university makerspace promising practices, and gain more information onthe specific university-level (student retention, diversity and access) and student-centered(student performance, engagement, and grades) impacts that university makerspaces have onengineering and engineering technology education.MethodologyIn the spring of 2016, the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) distributed anonline survey (see Appendix) to engineering deans (ED) and engineering technology deans anddepartment chairs (ETDC). The survey was designed by ASEE’s Assessment, Evaluation andInstitutional Research (AEIR) department. The survey consisted primarily of a series of
Paper ID #36645A Roadmap for the Design and Implementation ofCommunities of Practice for Faculty DevelopmentVictoria Matthew Victoria currently leads VentureWell’s Community of Practice and social learning initiatives with a focus on providing faculty with the resources, tools and support network needed to integrate innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability into the curriculum. Prior to that Victoria led VentureWell's collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Frontier Set, a network of 31 post-secondary institutions working to close the student opportunity gap, and the NSF funded Pathways
in Problem-Centered Learning. in Proceedings of the 120th ASEE Annual Conference (2013).24. Jamieson, L. & Lohmann, J. Creating a culture for scholarly and systematic innovation in engineering education: Ensuring U.S. engineering has the right people with the right talent for a global society. (American Society for Engineering Education, 2009). at 25. Adams, R. S. & Felder, R. M. Reframing Professional Development: A Systems Approach to Preparing Engineering Educators to Educate Tomorrow’s Engineers. J. Eng. Educ. 97, 239–240 (2008).26. Felder, R. M., Brent, R. & Prince, M. J. Engineering Instructional Development: Programs, Best Practices, and Recommendations. J. Eng. Educ. 100, 89–122 (2011).27. Wenger, E
. Participants will explore a new technical field in such a way to stimulate further study.3) To prepare students with soft skills for successful researching. Participants will work with others to develop a productive teamwork attitude and improve their communication skills.4) To motivate participants for research career. Participants will be given information about graduate schools and expose to research environment in industry.5) To promote diversity. Participants will be selected in such a way to enhance diversity and maximize the program impact.6) To continue improvement. Participants will provide continuous feedback to improve current and future program.7) To complement other institutions. This program provides research experiences to
are strong problem solvers, and who understand how toseek assistance and navigate college campuses, are most likely persist to degree completion.Accordingly, this research seeks to examine a sample of non-traditional college students enrolledin science and engineering programs in four urban community colleges to determine (a) the typesand frequency of support practices they utilize, (b) how such practices influence theirachievement, persistence and transfer status to four year colleges and universities, and (c) how inturn their propensity for innovation and creative problem solving affects such choices andpersistence. The study analyzes the pedagogical practices—practices designed to fostersuccessful transfer from community college to four
, Diversity, and Inclusion for the College of Engi- neering at Kansas State University. She is also an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.Shana Bender ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Understanding the Impact of a LSAMP Scholar ProgramThis is a work-in-progress paper. Beginning in 2014, Kansas State University, a predominatelywhite, midwestern, land grant institution, was awarded a Louis Stokes Alliance for MinorityParticipation (KS-LSAMP) grant focused on identifying innovative pathways to recruit, retain,and graduate underrepresented minority students (including African American, Hispanic/Latino,Native American/American, Pacific Islander and Alaskan
1) and Outcome (See Table 2) or as “Not Cyberlearning”. Here is an example with the keypieces of information highlighted in red: The Society for Neuroscience is establishing ERIN, Educational Resources in Neuroscience, a Web-based portal that will enable faculty who teach neuroscience to list, review, and rate materials they use in their teaching. It will help faculty share information about resources that are effective in specific undergraduate courses, as well as create a community of practice in which faculty can exchange syllabi, lab exercises, and ideas about innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Materials will be peer reviewed for scientific validity and educational
. His current research interests are focused in educational innovation and educational technologies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Impact of the flipped classroom methodology on the development of argumentative skills and academic performance of engineering studentsAbstractAt the Tecnologico de Monterrey, we face two great challenges: working under a new student-centered educational model, which focuses on the development of skills and competencies; andon the other hand, the return to face-to-face learning after preventive isolation to which we weresubjected due to the Covid-19 contingency. In the classrooms we observed problems in theteaching-learning process such as lack of
participant's thoughts and views of the engineering profession, practice,and design. To best capture the complexity of such topics, a mixed methods research approachwas utilized. The instruments used for the mixed methods approach included an engineering Page 23.166.9design conception survey (taken by all participants), semi-structured interviews (conducted witha sample from each of three study group participant sets), and design presentation/projectassessment using a rubric (for only the student study groups). These instruments wereadministered to a combination of students (an experimental and control group) who were themajor focus of the study and