Paper ID #18243Critical Pedagogies and First-year Engineering Students’ Conceptions of ’Whatit Means to be an Engineer’Ms. Ashley R. Taylor, Virginia Tech Ashley Taylor is a doctoral student in engineering education at Virginia Polytechnic and State University, where she also serves as a program assistant for the Center for Enhancement of Engineering Diversity and an advisor for international senior design projects in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Ashley received her MS in Mechanical Engineering, MPH in Public Health Education, and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Her research interests include
“[concentrating] on climate changeand technologies focused on energy innovations” 26. In 2009, Brazil and China established theBrazil-China Center for Climate Change and Energy Innovative Technologies. The Brazil-ChinaCenter supports the partnerships between the Coppe-Federal University of Rio de Janiero(Coppe/UFRJ) and Tsinghua University for research relating to biofuels and carbon capturestorage (CCS)27. According to the Brazil China Joint Action Plan, Coppe/URFJ and Tsinghuawill have continued support for the development of “a new process that uses enzymes inbiodiesel production” 28,18. Another university partnership formed by the Brazil-China Center isbetween Coppe/UFRJ and China University of Petroleum (CUP). In conjunction with the major
and graduation and the other between graduation and theirsecond year as a practicing engineer, The two specific aims of this project are: (1) model thedevelopment of student and early-career engineer epistemology and conceptual understanding ofcivil design concepts, and (2) identify key conceptual and epistemological changes that challengeearly-career engineers. The specific research questions of this project are: 1. How do engineering students change conceptually and epistemologically during the course of their undergraduate education? a. Which previous student beliefs and ways of thinking are the most resistant to change and interfere the most with learning? 2. How do early-career engineers change
; Urban Analysis from Appalachian State University. Her focus includes taking a holistic approach to inte- grating sustainability and waste reduction systematically across the campus community. It is a dynamic goal that includes utilizing campus as a living learning laboratory for student engagement, research, and high impact learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Overcoming the Challenges to Launch a Successful Initiative of an Engineering Faculty-led Travel Course While Boosting Interdisciplinary CollaborationsAbstractThe benefits to students in achieving learning outcomes through faculty-led travel courses havebeen studied in the
innovative electronic circuit designs for radiation environment, and power electronics for microgrid systems. He has twice received outstanding Teaching Awards. In addition, he is a member of the following honor societies: Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Kappa Alpha Kappa and Eta Kappa Nu. Dr. Attia is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of TexasProf. Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University/Florida State University Dr. Petru Andrei is Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Florida A&M University and Florida State University (FAMU-FSU) College of Engineering. He is the FSU campus education director for the NSF-ERC Future Renewable Electric
sectors to implement sustainability as part of building plan- ning, design, construction, and operations. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Annie brings the latest in green building methods, technologies, and best practices to the classroom. Her specific areas of interest include metrics of sustainability for built facilities, green building materials and systems, cost modeling to support sustainability implementation, and in situ performance of sustainable facility technologies.Dr. Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida Denise R. Simmons, Ph.D., PE, LEED-AP, is an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida
course and curriculum development. He is a Fellow of the ASME.Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Bonnie Ferri is a Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Vice Provost at Georgia Tech. She performs research in the areas of active learning, embedded controls and computing, and hands-on education. She received the IEEE Undergraduate Education Award and the Regents Award for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. She received her BS in EE from Notre Dame, her MS in ME/AE from Princeton, and her PhD in EE from Georgia Tech.Dr. Robert S. Kadel, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Rob Kadel is Assistant Director for Research in Education Innovation with the Center for
Education, Postsecondary Educational Leadership: Specialization in Student Affairs from San Diego State University.Prof. Olivia A. Graeve, University of California, San Diego Prof. Graeve joined the University of California, San Diego, in 2012, and is currently Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Director of the CaliBaja Center for Resilient Ma- terials and Systems, and Faculty Director of the IDEA Engineering Student Center. Prof. Graeve holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Davis, and a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering from the University of California, San Diego. Her area of research fo- cuses on the design and processing of
, University of Colorado Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Envi- ronmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director for the Engineering Plus program. She has served as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education in the CEAE Department, as well as the ABET assessment coordinator. Professor Bielefeldt was also the faculty director of the Sustainable By Design Residential Academic Program, a living-learning community where students learned about and practice sustainability. Bielefeldt is also a licensed P.E. Professor Bielefeldt’s research interests in en- gineering education include service-learning, sustainable engineering, social
-technical audiences are too significant to ignore. In this time of ongoing discord betweenscientists, policymakers, and the public, the ways in which scientists communicate with thoseoutside of their profession is critical to improving scientific literacy [14], [15]. As Chan [16]argues, “In order for the lay public to shape an informed opinion of scientific discoveries andcontroversial developments, it is critical that scientists can communicate about research and theimplications of that research to promote awareness, clarity, as well as to respond to publicconcerns. These are the abilities that are lacking amongst many new science graduates.”Currently, there is a dearth of research regarding undergraduate students’ creative explanationsin their
profession. Her research focuses on teacher education, classroom assessment, and P-16 environmental and engineering education.Dr. Tia Navelene Barnes, University of Delaware Dr. Tia Barnes is an assistant professor at the University of Delaware in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences and the Center for Research in Education and Social Policy. She is a mixed-methods researcher with a focus on the use of culturally responsive practices in creating positive classroom and school climates across grade levels. She has published work in several journals authored a number of research articles in journals including Aggression and Violent Behavior, Journal of School Violence, Journal of Classroom Interactions
Paper ID #32819Leveraging Changes in Engineering and Computer Science Curricula toEngender Inclusive Professional Identities in StudentsMr. Blaine Austin Pedersen, Texas A&M University Blaine is currently a graduate student earning his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Research, Measurement, and Statistics at Texas A&M. His research is primarily focused on issues of equity in STEM education.Dr. Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University Robin A. M. Hensel, Ed.D., is the Assistant Dean for Freshman Experience in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West
financialization isintroduced into the mix. But, in understanding what might have happened in the cockpit, it isessential to understand that the cockpit is a socio-technical system, the technical design ofwhich impacts on the behaviour of pilots [19].Flight simulator training is very expensive: but, Boeing made the assumption that it would beunnecessary because the aircraft was a development of the 737 series for which the pilots tobe used on the 737Max were already trained [CS 5]. Substantial training might also haveindicated to the FAA and others that the changes in design which necessitated such trainingwould not be considered as a natural development of the 737 and, therefore, require costlyand time consuming new certification. The company’s actions
for some Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) andless research-intensive universities to compare the two cases between the same institutionsduring the same time period with very different outcomes, to illustrate some best practices aswell as some pitfalls that could be avoided in the future.The key takeaways can be summarized as valuing cultural differences because ignoring them canhave disastrous results, establishing trust by building personal relationships betweencollaborators, being patient and determined in working through setbacks, and aligningcollaborative activities with existing motivations on both the institutional as well as individuallevel.IntroductionGlobalization is a term used to describe the increasing
. Thepurpose of this research initiative is to harness ideas US wide, develop effective, innovative toolsthat will provide students with an interactive, visual learning experience in class, implementthese tools while identifying the challenges, and conduct an extensive evaluation of the impact ofthis effort so that a formalized model can be developed and presented to the engineeringcommunity for use in their programs.Course Design As part of the curriculum enhancement effort of this project, the existing GeotechnicalEngineering course is organized into four main content modules: 1) Soil Structure, 2) Seepageand Effective Stress 3) Consolidation, and 4) Shear Strength. These modules and theirsupporting lectures were designed so that they could be
Engineering ContentThis paper describes an innovative approach to the integration of social science and engineeringcontent within the context of a field-based course. The class, titled “Oregon Bridges,” combinesinstruction about both the history of the construction and maintenance of major bridges inOregon and the fundamental engineering design principles of bridge building. Studentsparticipated in a nine-day field trip along the Oregon Coast and the Columbia and WillametteRivers, followed by classroom instruction and development of a portfolio of the bridges visited.The central theme of the class is the life of the bridge engineer Conde McCullough, best knownas the designer of the major bridges on the Oregon Coast [4], and his continuing influence
consistent with research on the mission of the two-year degree offering institutionsthat prioritize service and teaching for promotion and tenure [5].Identifying factors that enhance or impede women's abilities to advance is critical to futuregrowth of the engineering-related STEM academic workforce and may inform policy movingforward on best practices to support women who seek to advance. Future research will focus ondocumenting successful strategies implemented at institutions focused on developing a diverserepresentation of academic leaders in the higher education workforce. This includes furtherexploration of core questions surrounding the factors that positively impact female academicprofessionals' advancement and retention in STEM-related
Architectural Engineering (CEAE). She has served as the Associate Chair for Under- graduate Education in the CEAE Department, as well as the ABET assessment coordinator. Professor Bielefeldt was also the faculty director of the Sustainable By Design Residential Academic Program, a living-learning community where interdisciplinary students learn about and practice sustainability. Biele- feldt serves as the chair of ASEE’s Community Engagement Division and on the AAAS Committee for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility. She is also a licensed P.E. Professor Bielefeldt’s research interests in engineering education include service-learning, sustainable engineering, social responsibility, ethics, and diversity.Dr. Jacquelyn F
progress nearly a full position of thedesired total of four, this is certainly a significant contribution.The research summarized in this section shows that the Perry scheme is a useful tool for bothanalyzing curricular reforms as well as shaping them. The purposes of this study embrace bothof these goals. Early results from the overall longitudinal and cross-sectional study, such asthose reported in this paper, will provide benchmarking data for engineering faculty andadministrators. The second set of studies cited show that this benchmarking data can thenspecifically and effectively inform overall curricular reforms.MethodResearch Design. The data collection for this study is part of a larger research study in theCollege of Engineering at the
Institute of Technology and Management (HITAM), Hyderabad since 2009 as Associate Professor of Computer Science Engineering. He is a Post Graduate in Computer Applications and Computer Science Engineering. Surendra completed IIEECP (IUCEE International En- gineering Educator Certification Program) during 2015 in the pilot batch. He is a Microsoft Certified Educator. Surendra is currently pursuing his PhD in Engineering Education at KLE Technological Uni- versity, Hubballi, Karnataka. His research area is Service Learning in Engineering.Dr. Rohit Kandakatla, KLE Technological University Dr. Rohit Kandakatla has completed his Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University and is currently serving as the Director for
motivated some of this paperoriginally. I would be remiss not to point out how Whitbeck [20] also made this point aboutethical decision-making as design as well.GF: First, thanks for bringing up the Whitbeck [20] article. I agree that there is overlap betweenengineering in ethics and “ethics as design,” inasmuch as both perspectives see ethical ends,judgments, and solutions as contingent upon the exigencies of a problem’s context, namely theconstraints, allowances, and specifications that delineate possibilities. While Whitbeck appearsto come to this conclusion through the experience of engineering design processes and practices,engineering in ethics was initially derived more from a Dewyian theory of experience and ethicalinquiry, as well as an
through the use of interview data from our research studyof engineering education innovation origin stories. This paper extends the process by furtherusing stories to recognize and take advantage of opportunities for change, highlightingcommonalities based on stories using qualitative research on the origin story of an innovativeengineering program.Why StoriesStories have long held power in human society. Stories are used as a way to construct,understand and communicate meaning around events and experiences [2, 3, and others]. Theact of telling a story is an effective way to disseminate a particular construct of meaning. Theact of responding to a story, or re-telling a version with personal commentary, further developthe communal understanding of
teaching these younger classes also identified several new units including an inventionand innovation unit and developed appropriate curriculum using the backwards design process.The university students teaching the robotics class used the backwards design process to developrobotics curriculum based upon the Lego© NXT system. The NXT was used because theuniversity students were familiar with this system and because MACILE had previouslypurchased several NXT units. For the rocketry, energy, and water filtration class, universitystudents developed a unit in solar energy (passive and photovoltaic) as it was deemed to be a unitwith direct application to the Dominican Republic. In addition, units on power and energyconcepts related to simple machines
autonomous vehicle that cannavigate in a complex urban environment. The innovation of the NJIT system lies in its human-likeability that can make judgments based on the vehicle’s surroundings. This system is able to respond withthe speed and accuracy needed to complete all the objectives of this competition safely and effectively. The goal of this paper is to provide an overview of the initial architecture and design of the NJITautonomous vehicle. In addition, this project presents a number of education and management relatedproblems such as administration of a large student-centered project, interaction of diverse andmultidisciplinary subgroups, recruitment and supervision of team members, and relationship-buildingwith sponsor companies. In
requirements and other logistics.Much like an iterative research or engineering design loop, a thorough assessment andimplementation process will reveal information useful to determine the value to an institution’sslate of activities and to its diversity goals. In this context, the “problems” include theoverarching objectives or goals such as increasing the number and representation of diversestudents in the college, creating an inclusive climate, and increasing the likelihood of diversestudents graduating from engineering. Prior to designing an intervention, an “informationgathering” process incorporates a review of the literature can reveal best practices and researchresults. It can also help to discuss with colleagues at other institutions to learn
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 industry experiences includes engineering positions at Detroit’s ”Big Three:” Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, and Chrysler Corporation. At Stanford she has served a chair of the faculty senate, and recently served as Associate Vice Provost for Graduate
, Gulf Coast Center for Addressing Microplastic Pollution (GC-CAM), and the founding faculty advisor for the Society of Sustainable Engineering. He teaches a mixture of undergraduate and graduate engineering courses. Dr. Wu is a committee member for Transportation Research Board (TRB) AJE35 and AKM 90, a member of American Society of Civil Engineer (ASCE), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering (APSE), as well as an editorial member for Journal of Testing and Evaluation and International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology. He serves panel member for several NCHRP and ACRP projects. He is also a registered professional engineer in Alabama and LEED
Teaching. (2006). Community engagement electiveclassification. [Online]. Retrieved on February 20, 2012, fromhttp://www.carnegiefoundation.org/classifications/index.asp?key=1213 .[11] Beckman, M., Penney, N., Cockburn, B. (2011) “Maximizing the Impact of Community-BasedResearch. Journal of Higher Education, 15(2).[12] Delaine, D. A Boundary Spanner Intervention for Increasing Community Engagement Outcomes –Phase 1: Framing Case Studies in Context. Proceedings of the WEEF 2015, Dubai, United Arab Emirates,Dec. 2015.[13] Creswell, J. W. (2008). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Method Approaches,Sage Publications.[14] Case, Jennifer. “Emerging Research Methodologies in Engineering Education Research.” Journal ofEngineering
computer engineering in 2001. While at Northwestern University, Zambreno was a recipient of a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, a Northwestern University Graduate School Fellowship, a Walter P. Murphy Fellowship, and the EECS department Best Dissertation Award for his Ph.D. dissertation titled ”Compiler and Architectural Approaches to Software Protection and Security.”Prof. Ashfaq Khokhar, Iowa State University Ashfaq A. Khokhar received his B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Engineer- ing and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, in 1985, MS in computer engineering from Syracuse University in 1988, and his Ph.D. in computer engineering from University of Southern California, in
Paper ID #28730Points of Departure. Understanding Gender Differences in FacultyTurnover Intentions at University of XDr. Robin O. Andreasen, University of Delaware Robin O. Andreasen (Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison) is Associate Professor of Linguistics and Cognitive Science. She earned her PhD in philosophy and specializes in philosophy of science, philosophy of social science, and in science and policy. A race and gender scholar, Dr. Andreasen is research director and co-PI for UD’s ADVANCE-IT grant.Dr. Shawna Vican, University of Delaware Shawna Vican is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice