AC 2010-2111: QUALITY INDICATORS FOR ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYEDUCATIONMichael Dyrenfurth, Purdue UniversityMike Murphy, Dublin Institute of TechnologyGary Bertoline, Purdue University Page 15.1008.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Quality Indicators for Engineering & Technology EducationAbstractIn recent years the development and use of university rankings, comparisons, and/or leaguetables has become popular and several methodologies are now frequently used to provide acomparative ranking of universities. These rankings are often based on research and publicationactivity and also not uncommonly focus on indicators that can be measured rather
, and international dimensions of technological education. Page 22.163.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Exploring Creative Capabilities in Technological DesignIntroductionThe ability of organizations to capitalize on rapid technological advancement effectively throughthe process of innovation is a primary means of generating value in the 21st century globaleconomy. Innovation describes the broad process of developing, adopting and implementing newor significantly improved ideas, goods, services, processes or practices that are useful in someway. Innovation is a
AC 2007-972: USING TECHNOLOGY TO PROMOTE ACTIVE LEARNING INBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGPilar Pazos, Northwestern University Pilar Pazos is a Research Associate at the Searle Center for Teaching Excellence at Northwestern University. She is also a researcher at VaNTH Center for Bioengineering Educational Technologies. Her main areas of interest are engineering education, group decision making and applied statistics.Robert Linsenmeier, Biomedical Engineering Department and Department of Neurobiology andPhysiology, Northwestern University Robert A. Linsenmeier has a joint appointment in Biomedical Engineering in the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, and in Neurobiology
Paper ID #7619Achieving coherent and interactive instruction in engineering mechanicsDr. Caleb H Farny, Boston University Caleb Farny received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University in 2007, working in the area of thermal deposition from acoustically-driven cavitation in tissue media. Following a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School, he returned to the Dept of Mechanical Engineering at Boston University, where he is a Lecturer.Prof. Sean B Andersson, Boston University Sean B. Andersson received a B.S. in engineering and applied physics (Cornell University, 1994), an M.S. in
AC 2009-1855: APPLICATION OF MULTIMEDIA THEORY TO POWERPOINTSLIDES CREATED BY ENGINEERING EDUCATORSJoanna Garner, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Joanna K Garner is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Penn State University, Berks College. Her research interests focus on the application of cognitive psychological principles to the improvement of student learning outcomes.Allen Gaudelli, Pennsylvania State University Allen Gaudelli is working on his B.S. in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. This paper's project he performed as an undergraduate researcher in the Leonhard Center at Penn State. At present, he is working in a co-op position at
© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Adapting Anti-Plagiarism Tool into Coursework in Engineering ProgramKey words: Plagiarism, Anti-Plagiarism Tool, Plagiarism Detection, Turnitin AbstractPlagiarism in higher educations includes not only copied words in writing, but also any illegalactivities reusing previous data, ideas, and processes. Specifically, plagiarism issues inengineering schools are getting important because of cultural difference of their students andrapid changes of technology used in their classroom. The well-known examples include masterthesis controversy in Ohio University, and Dr. Hwang’s case in stem research. Both of
promote student learning and allow for the on-goingassessment of a set of student outcomes our College intends for our graduates.The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) expects institutions tohave detailed student learning objectives in place that are consistent with the institutions’mission and with ABET’s criteria 16. With the assistance of an external board made up ofa broad cross section of industry leaders, The Pennsylvania State (Penn State)University’s College of Engineering has developed a set of attributes that address theinclusion of the new demands for professional skills17. Along these same lines, the PennState College of Engineering strategic plan includes the mission to prepare students tobecome World Class
2006-419: LEARNING STYLES OF ENGINEERING & ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY STUDENTS – SIMILARITIES, DIFFERENCES ANDIMPLICATIONS FOR EFFECTIVE PEDAGOGYEugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati Eugene Rutz is Academic Director in the College of Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Eugene's responsibilities include new program development, distance learning program development, and evaluation of instructional technologies. He has a BS in Nuclear Engineering and an MS in Mechanical Engineering and is a registered professional engineer. Eugene has worked in the nuclear power industry, as a design engineer, and as a university researcher and instructor.Virginia Westheider, University of Cincinnati
2006-1503: EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONALTECHNOLOGY: VIEWS OF UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING STUDENTSCristina Pomales-Garcia, University of Michigan Cristina Pomales-García is a graduate student in the Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. She received a B.S. in psychology from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez in 2001 and a M.S. from the University of Michigan in 2003. Her research interests are engineering aesthetics, educational technology, distance learning technology and engineering education. Address: 1205 Beal Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48109; e-mail:cpomlaes@umich.eduYili Liu, University of Michigan Yili Liu is
University of Pittsburgh. She is a Professor in the Mathematical and Computer Sciences at the Colorado School of Mines. Her research interests include student assessment, K-12 outreach and equity issues. In 2000, she received a New Faculty Fellowship at the Frontiers in Education Conference and in 2006, she received the William Elgin Wickenden Award with her colleagues, Barbara Olds and Ronald Miller. Dr. Moskal is currently an associate editor for the Journal of Engineering Education.Alka Harriger, Purdue University Alka R. Harriger (harrigea@purdue.edu) joined the faculty of the Computer and Information Technology Department (CIT) at Purdue University in 1982 and is currently a Professor of
. Page 25.393.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Design for the Other 90% and Appropriate Technology: The Legacies of Paul Polak and E.F. SchumacherIntroductionSolving problems that differentially affect people living in poverty has always intrigued someengineers. Two authors have had significant influence on why and how engineers might engagewith problems of poverty: E.F. Schumacher and Paul Polak. While neither of these two men areengineers, they bring perspectives on global technological systems that challenge conventionalengineering practices. Both men use word and deed to articulate visions of technological systemsthat improve the lives of people living in
Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University Charles Birdsong, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering California Polytechnic State Uni- versity at San Luis Obispo Charles Birdsong has expertise in automotive safety, vibrations, controls, signal processing, instrumen- tation, real-time control, active noise control, and dynamic system modeling. He received his BSME at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, MS and Ph.D. at Michigan State University where he worked on active noise control applications for the automotive industry. He has worked in the vibration test and measurement industry helping to drive new technologies to market and working with industry to meet their emerg- ing needs. He is currently an
AC 2010-1650: IMPROVISATION FOR ENGINEERING INNOVATIONPeter Ludovice, Georgia Institute of Technology Pete Ludovice is an Associate Prof. of Chemical and and Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He received a B.S. and Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Illinois and M.I.T. respectively. Pete carries out research on the molecular modeling of synthetic and biological macromolecules, and the use of humor and improvisation to improve technical innovation, communication and education. He works as a stand-up comedian in front of technical & non-technical audiences internationally. Pete hosts a weekly radio show entitled INSIDE THE BLACK BOX
- sity, Prescott Campus. She graduated from Purdue University with a PhD in Aeronautical and Astronau- tical Engineering and is interested in increasing classroom engagement and student learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 WIP: Got Intuition? Exploring Student Intuition in Response to Technology-aided Problem-solvingAbstractTechnology is an essential tool in modern engineering problem-solving. Complex calculationsare easily computed, but failure to recognize if the solution is “reasonable or ridiculous” canhave serious repercussions. As part of “engineering intuition,” getting students to assess theappropriateness of a solution is a somewhat vague, but critical
AC 2007-1031: LEARNING EFFECTIVENESS AS A FUNCTION OF THETECHNOLOGIES EMPLOYED IN ONLINE LEARNING SETTINGSErol Ozan, East Carolina University Dr. Ozan received his Ph.D. degree in Engineering Management from Old Dominion University, his MS degree in Applied Physics from Istanbul University, and his BS degree in Electronic and Electronics Engineering from Middle East Technical University. He is currently an assistant professor at East Carolina University in the Department of technology Systems. His research interests include decision support systems, information security, online learning systems, web application development, e-commerce, and simulation.Mohammad Tabrizi, East Carolina University
AC 2007-2548: FACTORS INFLUENCING ENGINEERING FACULTY’S USE OFTABLET PCSKyu Yon Lim, Pennsylvania State University Kyu Yon Lim is a Ph.D. candidate, majoring in Instructional Systems with emphasis of instructional design using emerging technology. Her research interests relate to technology integration, generative learning, and problem-based learning.John Wise, Pennsylvania State University John Wise is the Associate Director of the Regional Educational Lab (REL) Mid-Atlantic, an arm of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). He holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems from Penn State.Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University Sarah Zappe is a Testing and Assessment Specialist at the
Paper ID #31119Use of Adaptive Learning in an Engineering Technology Course: A CaseStudyDr. Nicole Barclay, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Dr. Barclay is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology and Construction Management. Her research interest in engineering education is to evaluate diverse pedagogy strategies within the classroom to create effective learning experiences for students. Her work mainly centers on engineering education for sustainability.Dr. Carl D Westine, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Assistant Professor of Educational Research. Specializes in experimental design and
2006-1900: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICSTALENT EXPANSION PROGRAM: AN ANALYSIS OF A PILOT PROGRAMTaryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County Taryn Bayles, Ph.D. is a Professor the Practice of Chemical Engineering in the Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Department at UMBC. She has spent half of her career working in industry and the other half in academia, and has received over $3M of NSF funding in Engineering Education & Outreach over the last three years. She has been recognized with several teaching and mentoring awards and the USM Regents' Faculty Award for Collaboration in Public Service.Claudia Morrell, University of Maryland-Baltimore County
AC 2011-88: APPLYING THE INNOVATION IN ENGINEERING EDUCA-TION FRAMEWORK: ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF INSTRUCTIONALTECHNOLOGYCatherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech Catherine Amelink, Virginia Tech Dr. Catherine Amelink is currently serving as the Research Coordinator for the Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning at Virginia Tech and Assessment Coordinator for the College of Engineering in the Office of the Associate Dean for International Programs and Information Technology. Previously she worked on assessment initiatives with the Division of Student Affairs and the Center for Excellence in Undergraduate Education at Virginia Tech and has served as the Assessment Coordinator for undergraduate education at
Paper ID #7450Materials Science Students’ Perceptions and Usage Intentions of Computa-tionDr. Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer and Information Technology at Purdue Univer- sity West Lafayette. Magana’s research interests are centered on the integration of cyberinfrastructure, computation, and computational tools and methods to: (a) leverage the understanding of complex phe- nomena in science and engineering and (b) support scientific inquiry learning and innovation. Specific efforts focus on studying cyberinfrastructure affordances and
Paper ID #7090Mobile Teaching: Merging Smart Phones, Cloud, and Desktop to AchieveContent-specific Instruction in a Generic EnvironmentDr. Larry Burton, North Carolina A&T University (Tech) Dr. Burton received his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Duke University. He has 25 years executive international management experience in technology-based businesses, and holds ten patents in microwave and optical communications, video switching, and broadband infrastructure. His current research is focused on high availability / high reliability enterprise computing.Dr. Robert Cobb Jr., North Carolina A&T State
Paper ID #7131Automated Text Analysis Facilitates Using Written Formative Assessmentsfor Just-in-Time Teaching in Large Enrollment CoursesDr. Luanna B Prevost, Michigan State University Dr. Prevost is a postdoctoral research associate with the Center of Engineering Education at Michigan State University. Her research interests are in student writing, problem solving, and technologies that can be used to assess and teach these skills.Dr. Kevin C Haudek, Michigan State UniversityEmily Norton Henry, Michigan State UniversityMr. Matthew C Berry, Michigan State UniversityDr. Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University Associate
design by eliminating extraneous information. Helpand documentation is necessary; even though it would be better if the system could be usedwithout documentation.2 These general website design principles are appropriate to be used inonline course websites. Page 14.445.3 Figure 1: Exemplary Course Award Winner Example4Existing Course AssessmentSouthern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) is a special-purpose institution in the UniversitySystem of Georgia, with a mission to offer bachelors and masters degrees and continuingprofessional development in science, engineering, technology, and related fields. The universityenrolls
AC 2009-965: SHOULD A CYBERETHICS CLASS BE REQUIRED? PLAGIARISMAND ONLINE LEARNINGJana Whittington, Purdue University, CalumetJoy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet Page 14.1056.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Should a Cyberethics Class Be Required? Plagiarism and Online LearningKey words: plagiarism, online learning, cyberethicsAbstractWhile intellectual property is an umbrella legal term, and copyright is a legal term that relates toprint and media rights, plagiarism is less of a legal concern and more policy based. Plagiarismoften occurs in the traditional or online classroom. According to recent research
Paper ID #16416Innovation through Propagation: Using Technology to Enhance Learningand PropagationDr. Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from UC San Diego and his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, all in Chemical Engineering. He currently has research activity in areas related engineering education and is interested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher-level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. His research interests particularly focus on
Paper ID #32860Augmented Reality Mobile Tool for Engineering EducationMs. Manjina Shrestha, Georgia Institute of Technology Ms. Manjina Shrestha received her undergraduate degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from National College of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. She is currently enrolled as a grad- uate student in Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia, USA. Her area of interest is machine learning and augmented reality. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 AR mobile tool for
Paper ID #8663Engineering Vocabulary Development using an Automated Software ToolMr. Chirag Variawa, University of Toronto Chirag Variawa is an accelerated-stream Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto. He earned his B.A.Sc. in Materials Science Engineering in 2009 from the same institution. He is the first Graduate Student member of the University of Toronto Governing Council elected from Engineering. His multi-disciplinary research uses principles from arti- ficial intelligence, computational linguistics, higher education and aspects of neuroscience to
Paper ID #30590Increased Performance via Supplemental Instruction and Technology inTechnical ComputingDr. Nathan L Anderson, California State University, Chico Dr. Nathan L. Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Sustainable Manufacturing at California State University Chico. He engages in multiple research projects spanning computational materials science to educational pedagogy. Prior to joining academia, he worked in the semiconductor manufacturing industry for KLA Corporation. Before industry, he spent time at Sandia National Laboratories. He earned his Ph.D. in
Paper ID #21443Integration of Research Topics into Undergraduate Information TechnologyCourses and ProjectsDr. George Stefanek, Purdue University Northwest Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology M.S. BioEngineering, University of Illinois at Chicago B.S. Purdue UniversityDr. Niranjan Hemant Desai, Purdue University Northwest Name: Dr Niranjan Desai Qualifications: Ph.D Civil Engineering University of Louisville, USA MES (Master of Engineering Studies) Civil Engineering University of Sydney, Australia BTECH (Bachelor of Technology) Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India. Work Experience
AC 2007-898: STUDENT VOICES: THE RESPONSE TO A WEB-BASEDLEARNING AND ASSESSMENT TOOL IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGChris Smaill, University of Auckland CHRIS SMAILL holds a Ph.D. in engineering education from Curtin University of Technology, Australia, and degrees in physics, mathematics and philosophy from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. For 27 years he taught physics and mathematics at high school level, most recently as Head of Physics at New Zealand's largest secondary school. Since the start of 2002 he has lectured in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at The University of Auckland, New Zealand