Paper ID #32604Lessons Learned From Moving a Civil Engineering Fundamentals CourseFromSecond-Year to the First YearDr. Stephanie L. Walkup PE, Villanova University Stephanie Walkup is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Villanova University. She obtained both her BS and MS degrees from Lehigh University and her PhD from Villanova University. Her research in- terests include internal and external reinforcement of concrete structures using fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) materials, repair of deficient metal-plate connected wood trusses, and instructional methodologies for introductory engineering courses. She serves on ACI
Paper ID #17316Freshman Residential Schools for Undergraduate On-Campus and OnlineEngineering StudentsDr. John Matthew Long, Deakin University Dr. John M. Long completed his undergraduate degree in physics at the University of Michigan (Flint) in 1987, while working as an analytical chemist at AC Spark Plug, General Motors Corporation. In 1995 he completed a PhD in physics at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Since then he has worked in the School of Engineering at Deakin University, where he teaches physics, materials, and electronics. His research interests include materials-analysis techniques and engineering
Paper ID #10340Influence of Integrated Academic and Co-Curricular Activities On First-YearStudent SuccessTimothy J Hinds, Michigan State University TIMOTHY J. HINDS is the Academic Director of the Michigan State University College of Engineering CoRe (Cornerstone Engineering and Residential) Experience and a Senior Academic Specialist in the De- partment of Engineering Undergraduate Studies. His current teaching and management responsibilities include development, delivery and administration of first-year courses in engineering design and model- ing. He has also taught courses in machine design, manufacturing processes
teaching methods. This study considers time requirements, conceptualdifficulty of subject matter and scheduling of course tasks (including assignments, tests, exams,laboratories) when analyzing first-year engineering student workload.Research supports active engagement in learning and its role in motivating students [5],particularly to contend with workload challenges. Kember et al. found that perceived workloadis not necessarily an accurate measure of actual workload but that it is a function of individualcharacteristics, approaches to learning, and conceptions of the learning context [6].A heavier workload has been correlated to a more ‘surface approach’ to learning, contrasted witha ‘deep approach’ found to be connected to higher levels of
improvement based on several modifications. Its creation has been guided bybest practices in the research, most notably the experience of Hoit and Ohland (1998). Hoit and Page 15.392.3Ohland developed a new freshman engineering course at the University of Florida that wasextremely successful in terms of retention and student attitudes. Their course, which was theinspiration for the revised GE1030 at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, was a laboratory-basedcourse which gave students hands-on experiences. Each section of the new course at University of Wisconsin-Platteville is team taught byseven faculty members, one from each engineering program
. Page 22.1609.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Using Arduino as a Platform for Programming, Design and Measurement in a Freshman Engineering CourseAbstract Arduino is a compact, inexpensive, open-source electronics prototyping platform builtaround an Atmel AVR microcontroller. The features, cost, and small size makes Arduino apotent tool teaching as well as practical device use in engineering projects. This paper reports onadapting the Living with the Lab (LWTL) curriculum to the Arduino platform. LWTL wasdeveloped with the Boe-Bot mobile robotics platform and the Basic Stamp microcontroller. TheArduino is more modern and has better technical capabilities, but
Freeman, Northeastern University Susan Freeman, is a member of Northeastern University’s Gateway Team, a group of teaching faculty expressly devoted to the first-year Engineering Program at Northeastern University. The focus of this team is on providing a consistent, comprehensive, and constructive educational experience that endorses the student-centered, professional and practice-oriented mission of Northeastern University.Dr. B. Kris Jaeger, Northeastern University Beverly Kris Jaeger, PhD is on the full-time faculty in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University teaching Simulation Modeling and Analysis, Facilities Planning, and Human-Machine Systems. She has also been an
Paper ID #13106FAST learning: Follow Accomplishments of Senior TeamsDr. Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Florida Golf Coast University Dr. Fernando Gonzalez joined FGCU as an Assistant Professor in the Software Engineering Program in the fall of 2013. Previously he has worked at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas, the U.S. Department of Energy at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico and at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez graduated from the University of Illinois in 1997 with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. He received his Master’s degree in Electrical
between chemistry, physics, engi- neering, and biology preparing the trainees for careers in academe, national laboratories, and industry. In addition to research, she devotes significant time developing and implementing effective pedagogical approaches in her teaching of undergraduate courses to train engineers who are critical thinkers, problem solvers, and able to understand the societal contexts in which they are working to addressing the grand challenges of the 21st century.Dr. Jamie Gomez, University of New Mexico Jamie Gomez, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer III in the department of Chemical & Biological Engineering (CBE) at the University of New Mexico. She is a co- principal investigator for the following
AC 2007-658: FRESHMAN PROJECT: AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE(AUV)David Ye, Polytechnic University David Ye is a senior head teaching assistant in General Engineering. He expects to receive his BSEE from Polytechnic University in June 2007. His interests include robotics. He interned at Symbol Technologies researching wireless protocols and Power LEDs.Ilya Brutman, Polytechnic University Ilya Brutman is a teaching assistant in General Engineering. He expects to receive his BSCompE from Polytechnic University in June 2008.Gunter Georgi, Polytechnic University Gunter W. Georgi is an Industry Professor at Polytechnic University. He received his BS from Cooper Union and his MS and
Programs in Paducah, Kentucky, where he has taught for 19 years. His PhD and MS studies in ChE were completed at Vanderbilt University, and his BSChE at the University of Alabama. Silverstein’s research interests include conceptual learning tools and training, and he has particular interests in faculty development. He is the recipient of several ASEE awards, including the Fahein award for young faculty teaching and educational scholarship, the Corcoran award for best article in the journal Chemical Engineering Education (twice), and the Martin award for best paper in the ChE Division at the ASEE Annual Meeting.Dr. Derek Lynn Englert, University of KentuckyDr. John R. Baker P.E., University of Kentucky John R. Baker is
operations, highway safety, and geographic information systems. His research interests include: constructing spatial databases for bet- ter management of transportation infrastructure, improving transportation design, operation, safety and construction, understanding long-term effects of urban development patterns, and advancing active living within the built environment for improved public health. He teaches courses in interchange design, trans- portation engineering, highway design. engineering management, geographic information systems, and land surveying. He has served in numerous leadership positions in ITE, ASCE and TRB.Dr. Kevin C. Bower, The Citadel Dr. Kevin Bower is a Professor and the Associate Provost for
ABET.Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University Dr. NEERAJ BUCH is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University. He is also the Director of Cornerstone Engineering and Residential Experience program at Michigan State University. He earned his M.S. degree in 1988 from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, College Station, in 1995. Dr. Buch began his academic career at Michigan State University in 1996. Dr. Buch teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in concrete materials and pavement engineering. He is also involved in teaching short courses on pavement design and rehabilitation and pavement
toolsto better assist our first-year students as they navigate the many potential discipline options inengineering. Based on our work, we suggest that those teaching in the first year frequentlydiscuss major selection and the different engineering majors with their students either formallyor informally. Since it is not possible to include all possible majors in laboratory experiences,information about the majors may need to be addressed through other means such asassignments, student presentations, and guest-speakers. We know that students change theirintended major so helping them navigate that process is essential for their success. This can bedone in a variety of ways, but we suggest polling the students throughout the term and dedicatingtime
Paper ID #21307Work in Progress: Development and Implementation of a Self-guided Ar-duino Module in an Introductory Engineering Design CourseDr. Jillian Beth Schmidt, Missouri University of Science & Technology Dr. Jillian Schmidt is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She teaches primarily first and second- year engineering design courses, and her research interests include technology incorporation and team dynamics in project based courses. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018
communication).As part of a National Science Foundation CCLI Phase 1 grant, DUE: 0836861, three designactivities are being developed and incorporated in the first-year engineering program at MichiganTech. For this project, three groups (undergraduate, graduate and faculty) with differenteducational backgrounds developed learning modules. The student groups were selected to helpwith the development because it would give a fresh perspective on the design projects. Theundergraduate students would gain some ownership in the education of their peers. The graduatestudent would learn more about teaching through the development of a design project. Theutilization of the student groups to develop design projects would permit more design projects tobe available
, visualization, learning technologies and systems will be an increasingly importantaspect of effective design practice. The key is to design an effective course that allows forstudents to learn and experience this process.One of the key challenges in designing the course is to create the necessary connections betweenthe principles of design theory and the practice of design across the broad spectrum ofengineering disciplines through the creation of new tools and methods. The focus of the programis to not only provide students with a holistic view of design but also to teach each student thebasic tools needed in engineering. Two software packages have been implemented into thecourse curriculum to assist with this specific course goal: MathWorks Matlab
AC 2009-541: INTRODUCING AND STIMULATING SUSTAINABLEENGINEERING IN FIRST-YEAR CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTSTom Bramald, Newcastle University Tom Bramald is the Development Officer for Newcastle University's School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences. He is module leader for the first year module, Sustainable Solutions in Civil Engineering. The Development Officer role has a wide variety of responsibilities including schools and industrial outreach and engagement, teaching, and significant in-reach activity. Internally, it involves developing and maintaining a large number of relationships with academics, researchers, support staff, university services and students. Externally, he
Paper ID #24675Mechanical Engineering Organized Around Mathematical SophisticationDr. Louis J. Everett, University of Texas, El Paso Dr. Everett is the MacGuire Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas El Paso. Dr. Everett’s current research is in the areas of Mechatronics, Freshman Programs and Student Engagement. Having multiple years of experience in several National Laboratories and Industries large and small, his teaching brings real world experiences to students. As a former NSF Program Director he works regularly helping faculty develop strong education proposals.Dr
of the undergraduate curriculum and is still actively involved in the classroom, teaching over half of the First-Year Engineering Students each semester.Dr. Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati Gregory Bucks joined the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Cincinnati in 2012. He received his BSEE from the Pennsylvania State University in 2004, his MSECE from Purdue Uni- versity in 2006, and his PhD in Engineering Education in 2010, also from Purdue University. After completing his PhD, he taught for two years at Ohio Northern University in the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science department, before making the transition to the University of Cincin- nati. He has
AC 2011-1903: ASSESSING FIRST-YEAR PROGRAMS: OUTCOMES, METH-ODS, AND FINDINGSMarie C Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is an associate professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she co-directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center. Her research focuses on communication in en- gineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, and design education. She was awarded a CAREER grant from NSF to study expert teaching practices in capstone design courses na- tionwide, and is co-PI on several NSF grants to explore gender in engineering, design education, and interdisciplinary collaboration in engineering design.Kelly J Cross, Virginia Tech University
Paper ID #20525An Integrated First-Year Experience at ECST (FYrE@ECST)Dr. Gustavo B. Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles Menezes is an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering Department at CalStateLA. Since becoming part of the faculty in 2009, Menezes has focused on improving student success and has participated in sev- eral teaching workshops, including one on ”Excellence in Civil Engineering Education” and another in ”Enhancing Student Success through a Model Introduction to Engineering Course.” He is currently the PI of TUES project to revamp the sophomore-year experience at the college of engineering
Paper ID #19103Complete Research Paper: Implementation of an Introductory Module onBiogeotechnics in a Freshman Engineering CourseDr. Jean S. Larson, Arizona State University Jean Larson has a Ph.D. in Educational Technology, postgraduate training in Computer Systems Engineer- ing, and many years of experience teaching and developing curriculum in various learning environments. She has taught technology integration and teacher training to undergraduate and graduate students at Ari- zona State University, students at the K-12 level locally and abroad, and various workshops and modules in business and industry. Dr. Larson
Paper ID #28388PARAMETERIZING MAJOR DISCERNMENT FOR FIRST AND SECOND-YEAR ENGINEERINGSTUDENTSBrian J Smith, University of Notre Dame Brian J. Smith, Ph.D., P.E., is an associate teaching professor in the Department of Civil and Environmen- tal Engineering and Earth Sciences (CEEES) at the University of Notre Dame. He is also a concurrent associate teaching professor in the School of Architecture (SoA) at Notre Dame. Dr. Smith teaches structural design courses within CEEES and SoA, as well as introductory engineering courses through the common First-Year Engineering (FYE) program at Notre Dame. He was a recipient of the
AC 2009-538: INNOVATION AND INTEGRATION IN AN IN-HOUSEFIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING PROGRAM: A FAST TRACK TO ENGINEERINGENCULTURATIONElizabeth Godfrey, University of Auckland Dr Elizabeth Godfrey has a Ph.D. in engineering education from Curtin University of Technology, Australia. Her career that has included university lecturing in Chemistry, high school teaching and 10 years as an advocate for Women in Science and Engineering, and most recently completing a 9 year term as the Associate Dean Undergraduate at the School of Engineering at the University of Auckland She has been a contributor to Engineering Education conferences, and an advocate for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning since the
designs and teaches courses in mechanical engineering at ASU. Her interests include innovative teaching pedagogies for increased retention and student motivation, innovations in non-traditional delivery methods, as well as structured reflective practices throughout the engineering curriculum.Amy Trowbridge, Arizona State University Amy Trowbridge is a Lecturer in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU), focused primarily on freshmen engineering. She is also Director of the Grand Challenge Scholars Program at ASU. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Assessing the Impact of Incorporating the NAE Grand Challenges for Engineering as a
NYU Civil and Urban Engineering department.Dr. Christopher Leslie, New York University Christopher Leslie is a Lecturer of Science, Technology and Media Studies at the New York University Tandon School of Engineering in Brooklyn, New York, and he is codirector of the Science and Technology Studies program there. Dr. Leslie’s research considers the cultural formations that surround technology, science, and media in the 19th- and 20th-century United States. He is the head writing consultant for the Introduction to Engineering and Design course, and also teaches courses in Science and Technology Studies such as the international history of the Internet, the history of science and race, and science fiction.Prof. Gunter
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AC 2007-1744: ARE FRESHMAN ENGINEERING STUDENTS ABLE TO THINKAND WRITE CRITICALLY?Karen High, Oklahoma State University KAREN HIGH earned her B.S. from the University of Michigan in 1985 and her M.S. in 1988 and Ph.D. in 1991 from the Pennsylvania State University. Dr. High is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University where she has been since 1991. Her main research interests are Sustainable Process Design, Industrial Catalysis, and Multicriteria Decision Making. Other scholarly activities include enhancing creativity in engineering practice and teaching science to education professionals. Dr. High is a trainer for Project Lead the Way pre
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