Conference Session

Pedagogical Considerations for Teaching Engineering Professionals

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles E. Baukal Jr. P.E., John Zink Co. LLC; Floyd B. Ausburn, Oklahoma State University; Lynna J. Ausburn, Oklahoma State University

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Continuing Professional Development

are typically assigned to different treatments and then the groupperformance means (usually some type of comprehension post-test) for each treatment arecompared to each other to determine if one treatment is more effective than another. Another lesscommon type of stimulus presentation research is when two different treatments are comparedside-by-side, or simultaneously. The latter stimulus presentation methodology was used in arecent study by Baukal and Ausburn of the multimedia preferences of working engineers [14].Mayer’s Cognitive Theory of Multimedia LearningRegardless of the technology or stimulus presentation mode used, multimedia presentationsrequire good instructional design to be effective. Mayer [15] offered 12 research-based

Conference Session

Innovative Programs - Structure, Delivery, Evaluation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Joseph Tidwell, Arizona State University; Ronald Thomas, Raytheon; William Charlton, Boeing

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Continuing Professional Development

an ex-chairman of the JACMET Design group and the Technical Advisory Board.William Charlton, Boeing Bill Charlton is a Senior Engineer at the Boeing Company in Mesa, AZ. He is a graduate of the JACMET Chief Engineer Certificate and now chairs the Technical Advisory Board. Page 13.1056.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Risk management – are engineers the problem or the solution?AbstractThe introduction of new technology exposes projects to many risks. Engineers are thestrongest advocates for technology change but since risk and novelty are inextricablylinked, that means that engineers are also

Conference Session

CPDD Session 2 - Professional Development - Where Are We Going?

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Susan J. Ely, University of Southern Indiana

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #31454Online Professional Development for Embedding Industry Credentials inEngineering CurriculaDr. Susan J Ely, University of Southern Indiana Dr. Ely began her academic career at the community college level, after having worked as an engineer in areas of manufacturing, distribution, logistics and supply chain. Her research interests in Supply Chain Management include optimization through resiliency, lean supply chain practices and effective instruction in supply chain for career development, professional development of educators and online practices. c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Development of Undergraduate Distance Education Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Rajala, Mississippi State University; Tom Miller, North Carolina State University

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Continuing Professional Development

Miller, North Carolina State University THOMAS K. MILLER III is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University and Director of the Engineering Entrepreneurs Program, which he founded in 1993. He received the PhD in Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics from the University of North Carolina in 1982, and is a member of the Academy of Outstanding Teachers at NC State. He is currently serving as Vice Provost for Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications. Page 12.1406.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Development of

Conference Session

Programs that Serve Industry & Academia

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Dickson, University of Strathclyde

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Continuing Professional Development

engineering graduates / managers in industry are Page 13.513.9addressed. 8The remainder of this paper therefore presents some ideas, but perhaps not all theanswers to the issue of further training.2.2 BackgroundStrathclyde University’s Masters programme for industry-based graduates – MSc inProcess Technology & Management is an Integrated Graduate Development Scheme(IGDS) which is a post graduate course that attempts to provide career development forjunior / middle technical managers and includes a substantial work-based projectThe theme of IGDS Programmes were

Conference Session

Continuous improvement of programs, practices and people.

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Nutwell, Ohio State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., Ohio State University

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Continuing Professional Development

environment, and engineering education. She is assistant dean for teaching and learning in the College of Engineering. She is a second-generation woman engineer. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 The University’s Role in Professional Development for Computer Aided EngineeringAbstractThis paper explores the need for workforce development for engineers interested inimplementing Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and describes a CAE Certificateprogram currently in the pilot phase of implementation. Workforce development is becoming anecessary component of the modern engineering workplace as technological advances such asCAE make the product development

Conference Session

Professional Development from a Distance

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela L. Dickrell, University of Florida

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Continuing Professional Development

question and answerinteraction between faculty in main campus classrooms and remote learning locations in selectFlorida cities, called UF GENESYS (Graduate Engineering Education SYStem). Since 1964 theUF Engineering distance learning program has evolved through different technologies, fromsending production quality course tapes to industry sites (~mid 1970s), to shipping VHS tapes ofeach course lecture, each day to individual students (~mid 1980s), to mailing DVDs of each livecourse lecture each day to distance students (1990’s), to a conversion to online video delivery inthe late 1990’s. In 2005, the distance learning program was renamed the UF EDGE (ElectronicDelivery of Gator Engineering) Program. UF EDGE offers online course video delivery

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Denise Anderson P.E., University of Wisconsin Madison; Kevin Hoag, Southwest Research Institute

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Continuing Professional Development

technologies to automate the product development process and shorten product development time. Anderson received her PhD from the University of Ok- lahoma in aerospace engineering. She also has an MBA degree from the University of Dallas and is a six-sigma black belt.Dr. Kevin Hoag, Southwest Research Institute Kevin Hoag is an Institute Engineer at the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas. At this private, non-profit research institute he is active in the development of advanced engines for improved efficiency and reduced emissions. He also holds a teaching appointment at the University of Wisconsin, where he teaches in the web-based Master of Engineering in Engine Systems program

Conference Session

CPD - Engineering Education K - Life

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhili (Jerry) Gao; Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University; Christiana Houck, University of Nevada-Las Vegas

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Continuing Professional Development

2006-2520: INVESTIGATION OF DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING ON-LINECOURSES IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTZhili Gao, North Dakota State University Dr. Gao is an Assistant Professor of Construction in the Department of Engineering Technology at Missouri Western State University. He can be reached at the Department of Engineering Technology, Wilson Hall, 4525 Downs Dr., St. Joseph, Missouri 64507, 816-271-4561, zgao@missouriwestern.edu.Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University Dr. Varma, P.E., F. ASCE, is a Professor of Construction, and the Chairman of the Department of Engineering Technology at Missouri Western State University. He has presented and published extensively in engineering

Conference Session

New Approaches to the Development of Online Learning and International Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenda Scales; Rebecca Gunter; Cheryl Peed

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Continuing Professional Development

The Shaping of Virginia Tech’s International Engineering Education ProgramAbstractVirginia Tech’s strategic plan recognizes the need for its engineering graduates to have a moreglobal outlook. Today’s engineer is more likely than ever to interact with people from avariety of cultures and to be involved with projects that span across continents. Theinstitutional goal of increasing students’ global awareness put more focus on establishing aninternational department at the Dean’s level in the College of Engineering. This paper willdiscuss the development of this office and the administrative efforts to raise the percentage ofthe university’s engineering students going abroad. It will show how to use existing

Conference Session

Career Development for Engineering Professionals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne P. Pferdehirt, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jeffrey S. Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; John S. Nelson P.E., University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Continuing Professional Development

emerging technology in the classroom to prepare the next generation of engineers and other students for the challenges of the future. Jeff was honored in 2014 with an Outstanding Projects and Leaders Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Society of Civil Engineers. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from University of Cincinnati, master’s and doctoral degrees from Purdue University, and is a registered professional engineer in Wisconsin. Jeff grew up in a construction family where his father ran the field operations for a small regional con- tractor in northeast Ohio. He spent his youth working in construction, learning the value of hard work, integrity, organization, and leadership. He has

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Its Impact on Faculty and Students

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia F. Kerst, University of Michigan; Hanna Pfershy, University of Michigan, Engineering Education Research; Robert Matthew DeMonbrun, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Continuing Professional Development

Professor of Education, and Director of Engineering Education Research at University of Michigan. Her research areas include student resistance to active learning, the impact of the classroom space on teaching and learning, the use of classroom technology to increase student learning and engagement, and faculty adoption of evidence-based teaching practices. She recently led an international initiative to develop a taxonomy for the field of engineering education research. Dr. Finelli is a Fellow of the American Society of Engineering Education, Associate Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Education, and past chair of the Educational Research and Methods Division of ASEE. She founded the Center for Research on Learning

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development and Distance Learning Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony P. Dalessio, Erie Community College; Elena V. Brewer, Erie Community College

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2012-3314: RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL DEPARTMENT LEVEL PRO-FESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT A COMMUNITY COLLEGEWITH LITTLE ACCESS TO COLLEGE FUNDINGAnthony P. Dalessio, Erie Community College Anthony P. Dalessio is an Assistant Professor of electrical engineering technology at Erie Community College. He earned a B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering from the State University of New York, Buffalo. His teaching interests include analog and digital electronics, wireless communications, and renewable energy.Dr. Elena V. Brewer, Erie Community College Elena V. Brewer is an instructor of electrical engineering technology at Erie Community College. She received her Ph.D. in physics from the State University of New York at

Conference Session

Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Wayne W. Wheatley; Valerie Ann Little

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #5971Faculty Development Through Industrial InternshipDr. Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos Vedaraman Sriraman is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University- San Marcos. In the past, he has served as the Manufacturing Engineering program coordinator, Chair of the Department of Engineering Technology and Assistant Dean in the College of Science at Texas State University. He has received several gramts form the NSF and SME-EF to initiate new curriculum and laboratories. Dr. Sriraman has received several teaching awards and has served as the faculty advisor to

Conference Session

Pedagogical Considerations for Teaching Engineering Professionals

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati; Suzanne Ehrlich, University of North Florida

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #14705Increasing Learner Engagement in Online Learning through Use of Interac-tive Feedback: Results of a Pilot StudyMr. Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati Eugene Rutz is Academic Director in the College of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati. Responsibilities include oversight of eLearning initiatives, working with high schools on engineering coursework, and academic oversight of the Master of Engineering program. Eugene serves as co-PI on an NSF sponsored Math and Science partnership grant and PI on other grants that examine the intersection of instructional technology and

Conference Session

Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ed Alef, Rochester College; Soma Chakrabarti, University of Kansas

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Continuing Professional Development

for Today’s Practicing Engineers”, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1997 Conference •”Successful Model for Corporate-University Col- laboration”, International Association for Continuing Engineering education (IACEE), 2001 5th World Conference, in partnership with the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor •”Designing Engineer Educa- tional Partnership Model”, IACEE 2001 5th World Conference, in partnership with Michigan Technolog- ical University •”Reengineering a Successful Graduate Program”, IACEE 2001 5th World Conference, in partnership with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute •”Developing Product and Manufacturing Integra- tion Engineers”, IACEE 2001 5th World Conference, in partnership with

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development and Distance Learning Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Soma Chakrabarti, University of Kansas; Kimberly Anne Hunsinger, University of Kansas

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2012-4452: DEVELOPING A SUCCESSFUL FRAMEWORK FOR ON-LINE DELIVERY OF NON-CREDIT ENGINEERING SHORT COURSESTO GLOBAL AEROSPACE PROFESSIONALSDr. Soma Chakrabarti, University of Kansas Soma Chakrabarti is the Director of Center for Engineering and Interdisciplinary Professional Education at the University of Kansas Continuing Education. In this capacity, she is responsible for providing lead- ership and direction for future growth of Aerospace Short Course program, online engineering technology short courses, interdisciplinary bioengineering short courses, and engineering conferences. Prior to her present appointment, she served as the Director of Aerospace Short Course program within the same unit; developed both

Conference Session

Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Soma Chakrabarti, University of Kansas; Zachary Gredlics, University of Kansas; Kevin Curry, University of Kansas; Kara D Lynch, University of Kansas Continuing Education

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #6724Sustaining Successful Continuing Professional Engineering Education Pro-grams by Systematic Assessment of the Key Performance ResultsDr. Soma Chakrabarti, University of Kansas Dr. Soma Chakrabarti is the director of the Center for Engineering and Interdisciplinary Professional Education (CEIPE) and the associate director of Continuing Education at the University of Kansas. She provides strategic direction in business development to the units of Aerospace Short Course Program, Engineering Technology Certificate Program, Engineering Management Certificate Program, engineer- ing conferences and

Conference Session

Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Miller, Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems; Timothy Boyd, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Eric Paul Pearson, Northrop Grumman

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #8203”Decision Making: The Full Monty!” – A Uniquely Inspired Leadership Train-ing ExperienceMr. Noah Miller, Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems Noah Miller – Change Agent, Intrapeneur, and Software Engineer – brings passion to all that he does, es- pecially in fusing technology and people to accomplish the mission. Most recently, ”His business aware- ness and leadership skills have grown in scope as he takes on challenges beyond his cost and schedule objectives that are geared towards helping elicit excellence from others in the company.” He has kicked it into high-gear as an engineer-teacher after

Conference Session

Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim A. Scalzo, State University of New York, HQ; Lisa Miles Raposo, State University of New York Center for Professional Development

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Continuing Professional Development

in an EU-US DAETE and DAETE2 projects to develop international quality standards for continuing education centers. She is also a co-creator of the Bray-Scalzo Partnership Model for creating and sustaining successful partnerships. Kim currently serves as Chair of the Continuing Professional Development Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE-CPD). She is also a member of the International Association of Continuing Engineering Education (IACEE) Council and serves as the Vice President for Products and Services on the IACEE Executive Committee. Additionally, she has served as a member of the National University Telecommunications Network (NUTN) Advisory Board and is currently a member of

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David J. Dimas, University of California, Irvine; Faryar Jabbari, University of California, Irvine; John Billimek, University of California, Irvine

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Continuing Professional Development

ofweb-based lecture technologies on current and future practices in learning and teaching.Australian Learning and Teaching Council.Gysbers, V., Johnston, J., Hancock, D., & Denyer, G. (2011). Why do Students still BotherComing to Lectures, When Everything is Available Online?. International Journal of Innovationin Science and Mathematics Education (formerly CAL-laborate International), 19(2).Lara, E., & Okhuysen, V., (2012) "Improving a traditional engineering lab thoguh conversion intoa Hybrid course," in Proceedings of the 2012 ASEE PSW Section Conference, San Luis Obisbo.Larkin, H. E. (2010). But they won't come to lectures..." The impact of audio recorded lectures onstudent experience and attendance. Australasian journal of

Conference Session

Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Boyd, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Eric Paul Pearson, Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems; Noah Miller, Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #8204An Effective Leadership Development Experience through Modular Skill BasedSimulationsMr. Tim Boyd, Northrop Grumman Corporation After graduating from the California Institute of Technology in 2006, Tim started working at Northrop Grumman as a Systems Engineer. Since 2006, Boyd has not only been involved in performance analysis and on-orbit sensor characterization but has also managed technical teams as a technical team lead and a deputy Integrated Project Team lead within the SEIT (Systems Engineering Integration and Test) organi- zation. Boyd has presented his work at both academic and industry

Conference Session

Supporting Faculty in Course Development and Pedagogy

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Robert J. Culbertson, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Lindy Hamilton Mayled, Arizona State University; Kristi Glassmeyer, Arizona State University; James A. Middleton, Arizona State University; Kara L. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University

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Continuing Professional Development

Consultant for the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT). His past experiences include having been a middle school science teacher, Director of Academic and Instructional Support for the Arizona Department of Education, a research scientist for the Center for Research on Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology (CRESMET), and an evaluator for several NSF projects. His first research strand concentrates on the relationship between educational policy and STEM education. His second research strand focuses on studying STEM classroom interactions and subsequent effects on student understanding. He is a co- developer of the Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol (RTOP) and his work

Conference Session

Pedagogical Considerations for Teaching Engineering Professionals

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronie Shilo, Stanford University

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #15906Using a Blended Online Program to Teach Professional Innovation Skills andPromote Peer InteractionRonie Shilo, Stanford University Ronie Shilo is the Director of Professional Programs at the Stanford Center for Professional Development. She works with faculty and partners to extend the Stanford experience to industry, as well as build new and existing professional education programs in a variety of engineering fields. Prior to joining Stanford in 2011, Ronie has had extensive experience as an organizational psychologist and consultant, and was deeply involved in all phases of development and delivery of

Conference Session

Engineering Education for Modern Needs Part II: Novel Curriculum Development and Project-based Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pil-Won On, University of Missouri, Columbia; Robert O'Connell, University of Missouri, Columbia

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2012-5163: TRAINING ENGINEERING TEACHERS ONLINE FORPRACTICE AND APPLICATION OF TEAM-BASED LEARNING (TBL)Ms. Pil-Won On, University of Missouri, Columbia Pil-Won On, Instructional Designer/E-learning Specialist, College of Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, has a M.S. in instructional systems technology, Indiana University, Bloomington.Dr. Robert O’Connell, University of Missouri, Columbia Robert O’Connell received the B.E. degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College, N.Y., and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana. He is cur- rently professor and Associate Department Head of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of

Conference Session

Programs That Serve Industry and Academia

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati; Timothy Keener, University of Cincinnati

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Continuing Professional Development

the educational objective of the student.In today’s competitive technology environment, industries need to have highly skilled practicingengineers who are flexible in their professional capabilities. The MEng program is a practiceoriented, focused degree and caters to this need. Graduates will contribute significantly to thetechnical competitiveness of business and industry.The degree is based on the successful completion of a minimum of 45 credits of graduate-levelcourse work and does not require a thesis. The Master of Engineering has a common corecurriculum that all students are required to take regardless of their discipline specific goals and anumber of discipline required courses. There is also ample opportunity to choose electives

Conference Session

Future Directions of Continuing Professional Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim A. Scalzo, State University of New York; Edward G. Borbely, University of Michigan; Nelson C. Baker, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Continuing Professional Development

the New York State Education Department Office of Higher Education for several Institutional Capability Reviews for distance learning programs. Over the past five years, she has participated in an E.U.-U.S. project to develop international quality standards for continuing education centers. She is also a co-creator of the Bray-Scalzo Partnership Model for creating and sustaining successful partnerships. Scalzo is currently serving as a member of the Faculty Advisory Council for Teaching and Technology at SUNY and as Chair-elect for the Continuing Professional Devel- opment Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). She is also a member of the International Association of Continuing

Conference Session

CPD Technical Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Jenna L. Gorlewicz, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Nadia N. Kellam, University of Georgia; Micah Lande, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Matthew A. Verleger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Dazhi Yang, Boise State University

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Continuing Professional Development

. His research inter- ests include Model-Eliciting Activities, online learning, and the development of software tools to facilitate student learning.Dr. Dazhi Yang, Boise State University Dazhi Yang is an Assistant Professor in the Educational Technology Department at Boise State University. Prior to coming to Boise State, she was a postdoctoral researcher and instructional designer in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her current research focuses on instructional strategies and online course design techniques for STEM subject areas, especially engineering and science; instruc- tional strategies for teaching difficult and complex science and engineering concepts with the assistance of

Conference Session

Professional Development from a Distance

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T. Schuver, Purdue University, College of Technology, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2011-33: BUILDING AN ACADEMIC CENTER INFRASTRUCTUREFOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTMitchell L Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Mitchell L. Springer, PMP, SPHR Dr. Springer is an Associate Professor in Technology Leadership & Innovation and currently serves as the Director of the Purdue University College of Technology, Academic Center for Professional Studies in Technology and Applied Research (ProSTAR) located in West Lafayette, Indiana. He possesses over 30 years of theoretical and industry-based practical experience from four disciplines: Software Engineer- ing, Systems Engineering, Program Management and Human Resources. He sits on many university and community boards and advisory

Conference Session

Assessing the Efficacy of Nontraditional Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Baukal, John Zink Institute; Wes Bussman, John Zink Institute

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Continuing Professional Development

education may take a variety of forms ranging from 30 minute webinars toadvanced graduate degree programs. This paper focuses on technology-specific short coursesthat generally last one to five days, eight hours per day. Here, the short course is on burners usedin process heaters (see Figure 1). It is important to note that most undergraduate chemical andmechanical engineering programs have very little if any content on combustion. Therefore, mostgraduates who work with fired heater equipment learn theory and application in their field aftergraduation, through a combination of on-the-job training, magazines, journals, books, andcourses. This paper focuses on a course that uses a variety of techniques to teach heater control