research and teaching interests are multilingual writers, writing across the curriculum and writing in the disciplines (WAC/WID), and first-year writing.Dr. Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar Yasser Al-Hamidi is currently working as a Laboratory Manager in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Texas A&M University at Qatar. He is specialized in instrumentation, controls and automation. He worked as a Lab Engineer in the College of Engineering, University of Sharjah before joining TAMUQ. His other experiences include Laboratory Supervisor/Network Administrator at Ajman University of Sci- ence and Technology (Al Ain Campus), Maintenance Engineer at AGRINCO, Electrical Engineer at Min- istry of
Paper ID #30326Linking Co-op and Senior Project: Technical Proposal RequirementEmbedded in Second Co-op RotationDr. Lindsay Corneal, Grand Valley State University Lindsay Corneal is an Associate Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State University. She received her B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Windsor, a M.B.A. from Lawrence Technological University, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University in Materials Science and Engineering.Dr. Wendy S. Reffeor, Grand Valley State University Wendy Reffeor is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the
uncertainties and necessitate the need for a consistent public policy that not onlyresponds to market forces in the present, but rather shapes the market forces for sustainable growthand workforce development needs.“E” of engineering sits in the very middle of the string of letters “STEAM” and is the glue thatintegrates science, technology, agriculture, and mathematics disciplines to provide aninterdisciplinary framework that can not only adapt to rapidly changing technologies, but alsomake creative discoveries that usher in prosperity and growth. Academic leaders and policymakers are looking into the uncertain landscape of the future to forge a vision for engineeringeducation for the coming years [1-4]. Engineering education will need to lay the
) and 3D GIS Integration, Spatial Graph and Online Analytical Pro- cessing (OLAP), Geospatial Knowledge discovery and Data Mining in 2D and 3D spaces for applications of Smart Environmental/Building/Cities and Intelligent Transportation. Also, she has passion for engi- neering education using virtual reality and gamification technologies and learning analytics. Her research has been funded by multiple grants from NSERC, Mitacs, COMREN, Academic Innovation Fund (AIF), and internal York University funds. She is currently associate Director of ESRI Center of Excellence at York University.Mr. Jeffrey Chiampi, Pennsylvania State University Mr. Chiampi is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Engineering at The Pennsylvania
Paper ID #28997Students’ Perception of Collaborative Online International LearningDr. Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton Dr. Appiah-Kubi is an Assistant Professor at the University of Dayton (Department of Engineering Man- agement, Systems and Technology). He has a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a master’s degree in Aviation Systems and Flight Testing from Ohio University and The University of Tennessee respectively. He also has a graduate certificate in Engineering Management. His research interests lie in engineering pedagogies, applications of statistical data analytics, and supply chain
, Policy and Behavior at the University of Michigan. His undergraduate degree is in Agricultural Engineering Technology from Michigan State University.Dr. Joanna Mirecki Millunchick, University of Michigan Professor Millunchick has two distinct areas of research. The first is in Materials Science and involves manipulating matter on the nanoscale in order to enable the design of new electronic materials for opto- electronic and photovoltaic applications. Specifically, she is fascinated by the details of atomic surface structure of compound semiconductors, self assembly of epitaxial nanostructures, and in situ characteri- zation. The second area of research is in Engineering Education, and studies whether student
Paper ID #23767Increasing Student Self-Efficacy through Undergraduate Research Experi-ences: A Qualitative StudyAddison J. Litton, Utah State University Addison J Litton is an undergraduate student at Utah State University, studying Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science. He is doing research in engineering education, under the direction of Dr. Wade Goodridge and his graduate assistant Mr. Benjamin Call.Dr. Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University Wade Goodridge is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. He holds dual B.S. degrees in Industrial Technology Education
Paper ID #34370Virtual Internships: Accelerating Opportunity Through DisruptionMs. Lynn Merritt Ekstedt, Oregon State University Ms. Lynn M. Ekstedt is an Employer Relations Manager in the Oregon State University College of En- gineering, where she supports student-employer engagement and the college strategic plan as it relates to student placement in both entry-level and internship positions and experiential learning opportunities. Ms. Ekstedt has worked in this capacity in the university setting for over 7 years. She also has over 15 years of experience working as an engineer, primarily with small electronics
- tions. Straub’s research spans the gauntlet between technology, commercialization and technology policy. In particular, his research has recently focused on cybersecurity topics including intrusion detection and forensics, robotic command and control, aerospace command and 3D printing quality assurance. Straub is a member of Sigma Xi, the AAAS, the AIAA and several other technical societies, he has also served as a track or session chair for numerous conferences. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Experiential Research Education: A Report on the First Year of a NSF-sponsored Cyber-physical System Cybersecurity Research Experience for Undergraduates
, pp. 259–286, 2006.[2] E. Wenger, Communities of practice learning, meaning, and identity. Cambridge: Cambridge Univ. Press, 2008.[3] J. Rogers, “Communities of practice: A framework for fostering coherence in virtual learning communities,” Educational Technology and Society, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 384–392, 2000.[4] M. D. P. Dempsey, C. Barry, and J. Mead, “A Student-Directed Professional Development Program for Doctoral Students Seeking Industry Placement,” in 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, GA, 2013, vol. 23, p. 1.[5] J. A. Donnell, B. M. Aller, M. Alley, and A. A. Kedrowicz, “Why Industry Says That Engineering Graduates Have Poor Communication Skills: What the Literature Says,” in 2011 ASEE Annual
leadership, career prep, health informatics, and technology. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Towards an Employability Model for STEM Majors: Engagement-Based, Service-Producing, and Experience-DrivenAbstractIn this theoretical work-in-progress paper, we present Employ-STEM, a mentored employabilitymodel for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors which integratesfoundational concepts of experiential learning to enhance students’ educational experiencesbeyond the classroom, develop employability skills, and culminate in employment. The premiseof this model is that, under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students benefit from three mainlearning opportunities
Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Services at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands-on learning. Luchini-Colbry is also the Director of the Engineering Futures Program of Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, which provides interactive seminars on interpersonal communications and problem solving skills for engineering
Paper ID #33589A Call to Create an Open-source Project Initiative for CybersecurityVirtual LabsDr. Radana Dvorak, City University of Seattle Dr. Dvorak received her Ph.D. in computer science from the University of London, Queen Mary College and Master’s in AI from the University of Sussex. Dr. Dvorak has been working in IT, higher education, academic industry and program development for over 25 years. She has served as a researcher, university professor and Dean in the US, UK, and the Cayman Islands. Currently, Dr. Dvorak is an associate professor and program manager at the School of Technology & Computing at City
Paper ID #26012Robotic Competition Teams: Assessing the Experiential Education Value ofParticipationMr. Andrew Jones, North Dakota State University Andrew Jones received a master’s degree in Software Engineering from North Dakota State University (NDSU) in 2016. He is currently a Software Engineering Ph.D. student studying artificial intelligence and robotics. He is currently a teaching assistant and research assistant, and has served as the team lead for autonomous robot development competitions, such as the IGVC.Dr. Jeremy Straub, North Dakota State University Jeremy Straub is the Associate Director of the NDSU Institute
technology policy. In particular, his research has recently focused on cybersecurity topics including intrusion detection and forensics, robotic command and control, aerospace command and 3D printing quality assurance. Straub is a member of Sigma Xi, the AAAS, the AIAA and several other technical societies, he has also served as a track or session chair for numerous conferences. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Operations of a Research Experience for Undergraduates Program During a PandemicAbstractCOVID-19 dramatically changed research experience for undergraduates (REU) programsduring the summer of 2020. Given
Paper ID #34798Post-secondary Work Integrated Learning Through STEM OutreachMs. Tracy L. Ross, Actua Tracy Ross holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Environmental Chemistry from Queen’s University and a M.A. in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology from University of Toronto. She has overseen high quality, targeted STEM outreach programs at a national level level since 2003. At Actua, Tracy’s team ensures strong relationships between Actua and its network of post-secondary Institutions, providing support for youth STEM Outreach programs that reinforce Institutional priorities around equity, diversity, inclusion
Paper ID #32603Development of an Online Course in Research for Undergraduate StudentsDr. Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University Dr. Peters is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University.Prof. Ronald E Kumon, Kettering University Prof. Ronald Kumon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Kettering University. Prof. Kumon received his Ph.D. in physics from The University of Texas at Austin with a specialization in physical acoustics. He subsequently worked as a research physicist at the National Institutes of Stan- dards and Technology, University of Windsor, Case Western
in systems and controls from the Georgia Institute of Technology.Mr. Lucas W. Shoults, Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory Lucas Shoults is a vehicle systems engineer at Argonne National Laboratory. His responsibilities are centered around facilitating the Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions current series, the EcoCAR Mobility Challenge. These tasks include energy storage system design and testing, vehicle technical inspection and evaluations, and propulsion system integration. Lucas holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 How