Paper ID #25868Design, Impact and Best Practices for a Graduate Research and InnovationCenter ¨Prof. Hilda Teresa Ayala-Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Hilda Teresa Ayala-Gonz´alez has a Master’s degree in Archival Studies from the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Canada, and a Master’s degree in Information Science from the University of Puerto Rico. Currently, she is the Research Services Librarian at the Graduate Research and Innovation Center (GRIC) at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus, where she offers workshops in
National Academy of Sciences committee on ”Revitalizing Gradute Stem Education for the 21st Century.”Dr. Yvette Maria Huet, UNC Charlotte Yvette Huet is Director of the ADVANCE Faculty Affairs and Diversity Office and a Professor of Kine- siology at UNC Charlotte. She has worked with and created a variety of workshops for faculty, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, and current and future leaders and provided professional development consultation to faculty. She has provided training at UNC Charlotte and other programs and institutions across the country, many with current or previous ADVANCE grants, that addresses best practices in recruitment, inherent bias, communication, mentoring and reappointment
Paper ID #281032018 Best PIC V Paper: Continuing Professional Development Division: IsThere a Connection Between Classroom Practices and Attitudes TowardsStudent-Centered Learning in Engineering?Lydia Ross, Arizona State University Lydia Ross is a doctoral candidate and graduate research assistant at Arizona State University. She is a third year student in the Educational Policy and Evaluation program. Her research interests focus on higher education equity and access, particularly within STEM. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019
theliterature [33] – [35]: “I will try to get in an industry for some exposure and then will get into Graduate Studies. “I want to have a job experience before go to higher studies. I may go in to financial field as well.”Students seemed to tie their experiences to job interests, whether before or after graduate school,and types of job (e.g., research, design, innovative, and start-up). For example, one nationalstudent said: “This [program] challenged me to find my passion in specific fields ofengineering.” Another international student mentioned his long term career goals as “Engagingin research and entrepreneurship.”The results support previous findings about the effectiveness of REUs in increasing interest ingraduate
Paper ID #25501A Course in Best Practices in Scientific Writing and Oral Presentation in En-glish for Chinese Graduate Students in Engineering and the Life SciencesProf. John B. Troy, Northwestern University John B. Troy, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University, has a B.S. (1st class hon- ors) from the University of London, King’s College and a D.Phil. from the University of Sussex, both in the U.K. His research is within the broad area of Neural Engineering with focus on signal processing within the nervous system and the development of technology for neuroscience research and neuropros- thetics
at the natural intersections of learning within the continuum of content areas, educational environments, and academic levels [6].The absence of such pedagogical practices presents a key problem for promoting studentdevelopment of higher order thinking skills necessary for critical thinking and problem solving(CT and PS) in the context of the 21st century needs. Engineering in K-12 provides theopportunity to bring together the science and mathematics content and practices within thecontext of design-based authentic problem-solving. Researchers [7] argue that a sequenced andcohesive K-12 engineering program would be a reasonable option to encourage and preparestudents to STEM career pathways and prepare them for a successful
Amir Kabir Univer- sity of Techonology (biomedical engineering) and a Ph.D. degrees from the University of Conecticut (mechanical engineering). She also received a certificate in college instruction from the University of Connecticut. Her current research involves modeling and simulation of protein molecules as nano bio robots with applications in new drug design. The other aspect of her research is engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Best Practices in Encouraging STEM Majors Among Grade 6-12 StudentsThe world is always in need of people who are interested and knowledgeable in STEM topics.Engineering Ambassadors is
Ph.D. (Aerospace Engineering Science) from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He has worked for Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, NASA, University of the Pacific, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and MSC Software Corp. His research includes design of Micro Air Vehicles, development of innovative de- sign methodologies and enhancement of engineering education. Dr Jensen has authored over 120 refereed papers and has been awarded over $4.5 million of research grants. He is a Fellow at the Singapore Univ. of Technology and Design’s International Design Center. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Creativity exercises to enhance innovation in undergraduate
process of making – have a profound impact on individual students. Makerspaces are oftencharacterized not only by possibilities for design and innovation, but also by unique cultures thatprofoundly shape the education of students (Forest et al., 2014). Makerspaces have been shownto increase confidence, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking (Longo et al., 2017). Makingexperiences in education also increase practical skills that are key to a comprehensiveengineering education (Foster et al., 2015).These spaces impact student educational experiences by improving the quality of individualprojects. Prototyping, an engineering practice that is among the primary functions of thesefacilities, has been shown to result in better final project outcomes
interests focus on early P-12 engineering education and identity development.Ms. Hoda Ehsan, Purdue University, West Lafayette Hoda is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education, Purdue. She received her B.S. in me- chanical engineering in Iran, and obtained her M.S. in Childhood Education and New York teaching certification from City College of New York (CUNY-CCNY). She is now a graduate research assistant on STEM+C project. Her research interests include designing informal setting for engineering learning, and promoting engineering thinking in differently abled students in informal and formal settings.Dr. Abeera P. Rehmat, Purdue University, West Lafayette A Post-doctoral Research Associate at Purdue
theirprograms and moved forward with implementation into their broader curriculum.Coaching as a Tool for Facilitating Change in Pedagogy and the Entrepreneurial MindsetConsidering the available research on active learning and promise of more well-roundedengineering graduates available through the introduction of EM, the need for quality facultyprofessional development on these topics is a natural next step. Professional development is afundamental part of educational innovation as it allows faculty to learn about changes inpedagogy and receive instruction on implementing best practices into the classroom. Researchshows that faculty respond to professional development in different ways, progressing at variedrates and requiring additional assistance to
engineeringby making them visible, examinable, and discussable. However, the model was also useful forus, as program designers, in that it guided our design of instructional supports and participationopportunities for each of the practices. Engineering design is a complex task requiring highlevels of general engineering and specific PV knowledge and practices, and also the ability toreflect on the quality of one’s own participation in the practices. Our model, seen in Figure 1,reflects this complexity, showing engineering to be composed of two sub-processes (i.e.,innovation and communication) linked through metacognitive reflection.Figure 1. The engineering research model (ERM) as enacted through key community practicesEngineering innovation practices
oxide membranes and teaching reactor engineering, and she has been teaching back at CSM since 2004. She is now a Teaching Professor in the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at CSM. Her primary research focus is in pedagogy, specifically in utilizing tablets and other technology and different teaching methods to increase student engagement and reduce/eliminate lecturing in the classroom. She likes to play with her kids, play racquetball, run, bike, swim, and play pool in her free time.Dr. Jason C. Ganley, Colorado School of Mines c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Best Practices in Teaching unit operations: the “Field Session” Lab Experience at
a doctorate in engineering educa- tion. She previous conducted research in Purdue University’s First-Year Engineering Program with the Network for Nanotechnology (NCN) Educational Research team, the Model-Eliciting Activities (MEAs) Educational Research team, and a few fellow STEM education graduates for an obtained Discovery, En- gagement, and Learning (DEAL) grant. Prior to attending Purdue University, she graduated from Arizona State University with her B.S.E. in Engineering from the College of Technology and Innovation, where she worked on a team conducting research on how students learn LabVIEW through Disassemble, Ana- lyze, Assemble (DAA) activities.Dr. Jaqi C. McNeil, University of Louisville J.C
of engineering culture that act as barriers to LGBTQ equality.As recommended by Woodford et al. [45], the program offers an incremental design withsuccessive trainings to address audiences with varying levels of knowledge and awareness. Thecontent of the Safe Zone workshops are tailored for an Engineering/STEM audience byincorporating the findings from our research on LGBTQ in Engineering. This is done by variousmeans such as direct presentation of quantitative results, case studies about experiences ofLGBTQ individuals in STEM, and activities exploring how STEM culture impacts LGBTQindividuals. Upon completion of Safe Zone training, graduates receive a Safe Zone sticker todisplay in their workplace. This simple symbol of LGBTQ
otheracademic institutions adopting AM education curricula.Current Progress: The Advent of AM Graduate ProgramsGraduate programs dedicated to Additive Manufacturing have seen a measured growth in the lastthree years. The Pennsylvania State University’s Masters of Science in Additive manufacturingand design program is considered to be the first of its kind in the USA. The course offers an onlineoption as well for professionals intending to continue education. The students find benefit inlectures from industry experts from Center of Innovative Materials Processing through directdigital deposition (CIMP 3D) and Applied Research Laboratory [13]. The University of Marylandalso offers a graduate program in Additive manufacturing and students use resources
Paper ID #27409Identifying Phenomena and Developing Sustainable Engineering EducationalModules that Integrate STEM Education Best Practices and Next GenerationScience Standards for Middle School Science TeachersMr. Michael Lorenzo Greene, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Michael Greene is a PhD Student at Arizona State University. He is pursuing his degree in the Engineering Education Systems and Design program, concurrently while pursuing a Master’s degree in Engineering. Michael graduated with his B.S. in Mechanical engineering from University of Pittsburgh in April of 2018. His research interest lies in diversity
. Thus, theexperiences of these students are varied, despite all coming from similarly sized universities andcomputing programs. Other limitations include the impact of transitioning institutions during theHCCS program on the data, particularly the retention of students.ActivitiesThe scholars conducted research in Human–Centered Computing and worked on projects relatedto accessibility, biometrics, virtual humans, virtual reality, educational technologies, informationtechnology policy and social computing. Many participated in structured and un–structuredprograms designed to mentor undergraduate student researchers. Each HCCS participant wasalso given an opportunity to participate in a summer internship with a government or industrialresearch
prepares 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. Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette Allison Godwin, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of
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 Sigma International Mechanical Engineering Honor Society.Miss McKenzie Carol Clark, Florida Institute of TechnologyDr. Beshoy Morkos, Florida Institute of Technology Beshoy Morkos is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology where he
. He earned a B.S. in Materials Science Engineering from Alfred University, and received his M.S. and Ph.D., both from Tufts University, in Chemistry and Engineering Education respectively. His research investigates the development of new classroom innovations, assessment tech- niques, and identifying new ways to empirically understand how engineering students and educators learn. Prior to joining ASU he was a graduate student research assistant at the Tufts’ Center for Engineering Ed- ucation and Outreach.Stephanie B. Adams c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Three ERCs and a National Network Node: Assessing Engineering Outcomes for Middle School Students
Paper ID #25541Co-Designed Research Agenda to Foster Educational Innovation Efforts WithinUndergraduate Engineering at HSIsGemma Henderson, University of Miami Gemma Henderson is a Senior Instructional Designer for the LIFE (Learning, Innovation and Faculty Engagement) team in Academic Technologies at the University of Miami, Coral Gables. Gemma partners with faculty members, academic units, and other university stakeholders to create and assess innovative, effective, and meaningful learning experiences, through learner-centered pedagogies, differentiated teach- ing, and emerging educational technologies. She has
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
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
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
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
. NOVA and Mason have a responsibility to lead the way in finding solutionsto the transfer problem, because we have one of the largest partnerships of this kind. Significantresearch has already been reported on the topic of transfer students. For example, see theTransfer Playbook by the Aspen Institute: (https://ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/media/k2/attachments/transfer-playbook-essential-practices.pdf).Mason and NOVA are relying on documented best practices to design and implementADVANCE. We are drawing on these resources to design ADVANCE, with the goal of buildinga blueprint for Virginia and a transfer model that is scalable across the country. The impact onour nation will be profound if we can dramatically improve student success rates for
Paper ID #281022018 Best PIC IV Paper: Engineering Ethics Division: Faculty Perceptions ofChallenges to Educating Engineering and Computing Students About Ethicsand Societal ImpactsMs. Madeline Polmear, University of Colorado, Boulder Madeline Polmear is a PhD student in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engi- neering at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research interests include ethics education and the societal impacts of engineering and technology. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019
Paper ID #27481Fostering a Relationship with a Corporate Sponsor to Grow an EngineeringLeadership Development ProgramDr. Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Louisiana State University Elizabeth M. Melvin is currently the Director of Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She earned her BS in chemical engineering from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH in 2002 and her MS and PhD in chemical engineering from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC in 2008 and 2011 respectively. While NC State, the focus of her research was to design microfluidic devices for the