porous media and leads the graduate track in Hydrologic, Environmental, and Sustainability Engineering (HESE). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Building Community for Inclusive Teaching: Can We Bridge the Valley of Neglect?AbstractThis work describes an effort to nudge engineering faculty toward adopting known best practicesfor inclusive teaching through a program called Engineering is Not Neutral: TransformingInstruction via Collaboration and Engagement Faculty (ENNTICE). This monthly facultylearning community (FLC) followed the three-year structure of the Colorado Equity Toolkit:Year 1 (reported in 2022) focused on self-inquiry including reflection
received over $7 M in external research funding. She was recognized as a Fellow of the Society of Plastics Engineers in 2013 and American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 2023. She received the 2015 Distinguished Engineering Educator Award by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), 2022 WEPAN Exemplary Service Award, 2022 SAMPE DEI Impact Award for her efforts to be inclusive. As a board member of WEPAN, she hosted 12 webinars to provide best practices to implementing DEI with cultural humility as the framework (bidirectional learning). She has integrated Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers and SWE together with cross-department honor societies to form a Diversity and
project was integrated into four Baylor University courses. Then, more details of the blimps’ major sub-components are described. Sub-components include: Airframe, Buoyancy, Propulsion, Balloon Capture & Scoring, Avionics, and Guidance & Control.This work relates to Department of Navy award N000142212190 issued by the Office of Naval Research. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution unlimited. 1 of 16Approved, DCN# 0543-82-22 2 a) b) Figure 1. Images from the Spring 2022 competition
in 2022 when the course was offeredfully in-person. Note that the course was delivered synchronously online in 2021; however, thecourse topics were identical between 2021 and 2022. The only variation was the three designproject topics, and the student team conducted multiple reverse engineering projects in 2021. Thecourse offerings in these two years are the experiment for the study.Table 2 Summary of the introductory mechanical engineering course offered in-person in 2022.(2021 course delivery mode was synchronous online.) Course objectives: 1. Explore mechanical engineering professions and careers. 2. Define fundamental concepts in mechanics: vectors, forces, work, energy, etc., for engineering problem-solving. 3. Discuss
America.” Peabody Journal of Education, 95.2, 173-182,DOI: 10.1080/0161956X.2020.1745608[2] Langar, S., Daga, A. Mosier, R. D., and Adhikari, S. “COVID-19 Impacts on ArchitectureEducators in India- A review of gender perceptions.” Paper presented at 2022 ASEE AnnualConference & Exposition, June 2022. https://peer.asee.org/40803[3] Hanson, M. (2023) “U.S. Public Education Spending Statistics.” EducationData.org., Retrieved September 8, 2023.[4] National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (NASA). (2023). “NASA List of MinorityServing Institutions.” Retrieved Oct. 5, 2023.[5] Boland, W. C. (2018). “The Higher Education Act and Minority Serving Institutions: Towardsa Typology of Title III and V Funded Programs.” Education Sciences, 8.33, 1-19
engineering instructors of the seven labcourses in the summer of 2021; therefore, the guides did not impact their lab report writinginstructions in the academic years of 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. We define the lab writinginstructional materials in these two academic years as the control. In the summer of 2021, thelink to the web-based engineering lab writing draft modules was emailed to the instructors of theparticipating lab courses in Table 1. The instructors agreed to improve their lab writinginstructions using the module content. They did not participate in any formal professionaldevelopment training about the module content. The instructional materials developed in theacademic years of 2021-2022 are defined as the experiment. We collected the
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Utilization of Real-life Hands-on Pedagogy to Motivate Undergraduate Students in Grasping Transportation Related ConceptsAbstractReal-life hands-on pedagogy adequately grounded in workable social learning theory is aprecursor to motivating students to grasp transportation-related concepts. At a historically blackuniversity, an evidence-based, experiment-focused, hands-on method of instruction was adoptedin the transportation discipline from the fall of 2020 until now. This paper outlines thedevelopment and implementation of hands-on pedagogy in the transportation systems disciplinefrom fall 2020 to fall 2022. The Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ
electrical microgrids Cybersecurity, State Estimation and Optimization. Simulations using MATLAB and Python will be studied as part of the MOOC. ▪ Content (Introduction to Electrical Microgrids, Cybersecurity, State Estimation, Optimization and Community Microgrids).The MOOC it’s been developed during two years timeline. The main motivation lies in therecent opportunity provided by the National Science Foundation through the e-fellows program[18]. Additionally, one of the authors of this paper participated as part of the NSF CyberTrainingProject focused on Data Centric Security and Resilience of Cyber-Physical EnergyInfrastructures (2021-2022) [19]. The author encountered the necessity of continuing with thedevelopment of
DEI?,” 2022.[5] E. N. Decker and L. Simpson, “Implementing Project READY at an academic library: Survey analysis of a DEI training experience,” The Journal of Academic Librarianship, vol. 49, no. 2, p. 102634, 2023.[6] H. L. Amonoo et al., “Diversity, equity, and inclusion committee: An instrument to champion diversity efforts within a large academic psychiatry department,” Psychiatric Services, vol. 73, no. 2, pp. 223–226, 2022.[7] J. P. Greene and J. D. Paul, “Diversity University: DEI Bloat in the Academy. Backgrounder. No. 3641.,” Heritage Foundation, 2021.[8] L. Brancaccio-Taras, J. Awong-Taylor, M. Linden, K. Marley, C. G. Reiness, and J. A. Uzman, “The PULSE Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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graduate) students pursuingbaccalaureate degrees in environmental, civil, or architectural engineering or a graduate degreein environmental engineering. The course replaced a traditional pedagogical format that usedlecture-discussion augment with extended homework assignments and a semester-long designproject, which focused on the content of designing a wastewater treatment plants. The redesignedcourse uses the engineering design process to improve the local food system, which includesaspects of sustainability and life cycle principles of water, carbon, and nutrients. Spanning thefull impact of COVID-19 (spring semester 2020 initial disruption and movement to remotelearning; spring 2021 online instruction; and spring 2022 a return to face-to-face
. To prepare to collect data, anIRB application was made in early 2021 (IRBNet ID Number 1717434-1, Assessment of studentexperience and perceived competency in engineering education). The IRB exempt letter waspublished on February 18, 2021, and will persist until and unless changes are made to theinformation collection process. This exemption applied throughout the duration of this studywhich included the course offerings in spring 2022 and spring 2023.Course enrollment, format, and survey detailsDetails of each of the three course offerings are presented in Table 1. Data was gathered througha survey instrument disseminated through an anonymous Google Form at the beginning and endof each semester. Students were able to respond only once to
, no. 6, pp. 1240–1262, Nov. 2017, doi: 10.1080/03043797.2017.1287664.[9] R. Layton, R. Long, and M. Ohland, “midfielddata: Sample of MIDFIELD Student Unit Record Data.” 2022. Accessed: Nov. 11, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://midfieldr.github.io/midfielddata/[10] M. W. Ohland, R. A. Long, R. A. Layton, S. M. Lord, M. K. Orr, and C. E. Brawner, “Making the multiple institution database for investigating engineering longitudinal development (MIDFIELD) more accessible to researchers,” in Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE, Nov. 2016, vol. 2016-Novem. doi: 10.1109/FIE.2016.7757635.[11] NCES, “IPEDS - CIP,” Classification of Instructional Programs, 2010. https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode
led to the successful building and passing of the religious accommodation law in the State of Washington, which provides alternative exam testing accommodations for students due to religious observances. Dr. Hussein is the recipient of the 2021 Innovative Program Award from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Head Asso- ciation (ECEDHA), for founding the RHLab, as well as the 2022 IEEE Region 6 Outstanding Engineering Educator, Mentor, and Facilitator in the Area of STEM Award, recognizing her contributions to advanc- ing students’ success, mentorship, empowering under-represented communities, and promoting equitable access to engineering education.Dr. Dominik May, University of Georgia Dr. May
to the system, but unlike EVswhich increase the variance of the consumption side, DER increases the variance of the electricityproduction side. DER would also include the simulation of energy storage systems and future workcould include the incorporation of a vehicle-to-grid concept where EVs provide power to the gridduring demand response periods.References[1] EV Stats IEA (2021), “Global EV Outlook 2021”, IEA, Parishttps://www.iea.org/reports/global-ev-outlook-2021 [Accessed January 23, 2022].[2] The White House. “FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Steps to Drive AmericanLeadership Forward on Clean Cars and Trucks.” [Online]. Available:https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/08/05/fact-sheet-president-biden
institution is a senior urban college called New York City College of Technology (part ofCity University of New York (CUNY)), and ranks among the top 10 United States colleges thatpromote upward economic mobility [11]. With over 16,000 students as of Fall 2022, the collegeis home to one of the most diverse student bodies in the country. 58% of students reside inhouseholds with incomes of less than $40,000, and 70% of incoming first-year students receivefinancial aid. Many students also come to our institution with significant academic andintervention needs after attending underperforming schools that do not adequately prepare themfor the academic rigor of college.One of the main challenges (especially after the pandemic) being recruiting and
January 2020 as an Assistant Professor. Previously, she was a postdoctoral scholar at California Institute of Technology and ETH Zurich, working on a new class of biocomposite materials from plant cells, as well as architected nanocomposite materials. She received her B.S. (2009) and Ph.D. in Physics (2014) from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece. In her Ph.D. research, she focused on identifying structure-property relationships in synthetic polymer nanocomposite materials.Dr. Ismael Fajardo, City of Seattle, Department of Education and Early Learning American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 An S-STEM Scholarship Program Engaging Transfer
. Trina L. Fletcher is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Computing Education and a Faculty Fellow for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Florida International University. Her research includes asset-based studies on women and people of color within STEM education and engineering and computing education at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Dr. Fletcher uses large-scale data sets to conduct research using mixed- methodologies focused her target populations. She is a 2022 NSF CAREER awardee for a project centered on developing a database using quantitative and qualitative longitudinal data on STEM professionals experiences beginning in K-12 to their current professional
Rihana Abdallah is a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy. She received her PhD in Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.Lauren Ross © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com CHALLENGES OF STUDENTS IN STEM: A CLOSER LOOK AT HOW FEMALE ENGINEERING STUDENT EXPERIENCES VARY COMPARED TO THOSE OF OTHER STEM STUDENTSAbstractDespite recent concentrated efforts to attract young women to STEM, female engineers remainparticularly underrepresented compared to women in other scientific fields. Thus, this study aimsto
and Aerospace Engineering and founding PI of the MERGE ((MEchanical engineeRing desiGn pEdagogy) Lab focusing his research and teaching efforts on Capstone Design, Design for Manufacturing, and developing hands-on manufacturing courses. Sean advises UF's Formula SAE team (Gator Motorsports) and co-advises the UF Rocket Team (Swamp Launch). Sean has worked in industrial maintenance and aerospace, with his graduate work studying soft matter engineering, 3D bio-printing, and biotribology. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Continuous Improvement of an Experiential Learning Manufacturing Lab
Kelsey Watts is a fifth-year graduate student at Clemson University. She is part of the Engineering Education Research Peer Review Training (EER PERT) team. She has also developed Systems Biology education modules to enhance computational thinking skills in high school students. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Workshop Result: Feedback from the 2021 Engineering Research Center Planning Grant WorkshopAbstractASEE has partnered with the National Science Foundation (NSF) to host the EngineeringResearch Center (ERC) Planning Grant Workshops (PGW) since their inception in 2018. Theworkshop purposes are
area of research interests with many reputable ACM/IEEE venues. He has served as an organizing committee member, PC member and reviewers in several ACM and IEEE conferences. Dr. Humayoun holds PhD degree in Computer Engineering from the Sapienza University of Rome, Italy and MSc degree in Software Engineering from the University of York, United Kingdom. Before joining SFSU, he did his post-doctoral fellowships from Computer Graphics and HCI lab at University of Kaiserslautern, Germany and Visual Analytics Lab at Tufts University, USA. He is a professional member of ACM. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com
Communication Device) was probably one of the most impactful.7”The team has since volunteered to make a slightly modified device for another communitymember. After having received feedback that the design could possibly be patented, the teamdecided to make it publicly available as an Instructable8 instead.The response from participating students has been overwhelmingly positive. Not only do wehave 10 of the 16 studentsfrom last year returning in Table 1: Make:able participation in 2021/22 and 2022/232022/23, but we have had Project Year 2021-22 2022-23to limit total participation Age Group Below 14 14-18 Below 14 14-18to 7 teams and 28 students Male 4 6
, University of Oklahoma Dr. Jude A. Okolie is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Pathways at the University of Oklahoma.Dr. Javeed Kittur, The University of Oklahoma Dr. Kittur is an Assistant Professor in the Gallogly College of Engineering at The University of Okla- homa. He completed his Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems and Design program from Arizona State University, 2022. He received a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Master’s in Power Systems from India in 2011 and 2014 respectively. He has worked with Tata Con- sultancy Services as Assistant Systems Engineer from 2011-2012, India. He has worked as an Assistant Professor (2014 to 2018) in the department of Electrical and
motivating students to learnhow to learn is frequently an important topic in first-year seminars and other first-yearscoursework, or first-year academic support environments [3]. This activity is short but highlyeffective in putting the need to be able to learn new skills into perspective for Engineeringstudents as the scope of technological change across the working lifetime of an engineerbecomes clear. A shortened version of the activity will be delivered during the presentation ofthe paper and all activity materials, which are licensed with Creative Commons, will be madeavailable to conference participants.References[1] ABET, “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2022 – 2023.” abet.org https://www.abet.org/accreditation
Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com DEVELOPMENT OF A CONCEPT HYBRID ROCKET DEMONSTRATOR Dustin Birch, P.E., Ph.D. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Weber State University1 AbstractMost conventional rockets are of an either solid fuel or liquid fuel configuration. Nearly all productionrocket motors produced throughout modern history are one of these two types. Conversely, a hybridrocket utilizes a solid fuel grain and liquid oxidizer, thus capitalizing on the inherent advantages of bothdesigns. A hybrid rocket exploits the power density (power per unit volume) of a solid fuel rocket, andthe start-stop and throttling
competition that educates students through project based learning and prepares them for careers in the buildings industry. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Muhlenberg College, and a master’s degree in Energy Systems Engineering from Lehigh University.Jessica StershicTaylor Ryan © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com The Future of Building Science Education with the U.S. Department of Energy Solar DecathlonBackgroundResidential and commercial buildings accounted for 39% of energy consumption in the UnitedStates in 2021 [1]. This places buildings ahead of the industrial and
now directs the Center’s activities as it pertains to engineering education, industry connections, and program collaborations. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.comENGAGING INDUSTRY. ENHANCING EDUCATION. INSPIRING STUDENTS. Our College of Science, Engineering and Technology considers hosting this event as a
current focus is on the development of teaching resources designed to help educators teach with Ansys.Lakshana Mohee Lakshana (she/her) is a Senior Academic Development Manager at Ansys. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge in Biomedical Materials for Tissue Engineering. Her focus is on healthcare, materials and simulation. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Teaching Engineering Design with Materials Selection and Simulation through Case Studies: A Work in ProgressAbstractCAD and Finite Element (FE) Analysis are often used within product development and design.These tools are essential for a
approachable without dominating the coursefootprint. This model for the project could easily be implemented into similar existing courses orused as inspiration that a lecture-based course can implement research.ImplementationThis project was first implemented in the spring 2022 semester and repeated in the spring 2023semester at US Coast Guard Academy. The first offering had 9 students, who did the projectindependently. In 2023, there were 22 students, and based on the constraints of the experimentalcomponent of the project, namely the 3D printing and use of the wind tunnel, students weregrouped into eleven groups of two students each. The students chose their own partners. Thework was done individually, but collaboratively, so that the students could