DisciplinesAbstractAs a result of competitive review, North Carolina State University won a grant from the NationalScience Foundation to serve as the 2008-2010 Bridge to the Doctorate Project institutional sitefor the NSF-funded North Carolina Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NC-LSAMP) Program. The primary goal of the NC-LSAMP BD project is to broaden participationin science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines by attractingunderrepresented minority students.With more than 31,000 students and nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, NC State University is acomprehensive university known for its leadership in education and research, and globallyrecognized for its STEM leadership. As one of the leading land-grant institutions in
University. He is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR & SHRM-SCP), in Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR), and, in civil and domestic mediation. Dr. Springer is a State of Indiana Registered domestic mediator.Dr. Kathryne Newton, Purdue University at West Lafayette Dr. Kathy Newton is an Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Faculty Success for the Purdue Poly- technic Institute at Purdue University. She is a Professor of Supply Chain Management Technology in the School of Engineering Technology. Her teaching and scholarly interests are in the areas of supply chain management, quality control, and graduate education. She served as Department Head of
thought that doctoralprograms would well prepare them to design experiments, communicate in writing, givepresentations, review literature, write peer reviewed papers, write reports, learn independentlyand work independently. Over 40% of the undergraduate respondents believed that doctoralprograms would prepare them well in the following areas: innovation, finding problems, designcomputational studies, follow environmental regulations, work across disciplines, createproposals, work in teams and manage multiple projects. Approximately 12% of undergraduateparticipants felt that doctoral programs would not prepare them for marketing products/processesand identifying customer needs, but most participants indicated some degree of preparation inthese
anticipated to rise 13% from 2009 to 2020, based on projectionsfrom the NCES’ “Projections of Education Statistics Through 2020” cited above. The Councilof Graduate Schools (CGS) also projects that graduate enrollments will increase as well (seediscussion below). The CGS Survey of Graduate Enrollment and Degrees: 2000 to 2010provides information based on 655 responding institutions, receiving nearly 1.77 millionapplicants for admission to graduate programs.5Enrollments v. Long Term Projections for GrowthRecently, there has been a slight decline in graduate enrollments. The CGS reports that theenrollments for new students in US graduate schools declined for the first time in seven years forfall of 2010.6 Enrollment s fell by 1.1%, despite having
Engineering Education Assessment (i2e2a). She ob- tained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt Univer- sity. Her teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in STEM education. Primary research projects explore the preparation of graduate students for diverse careers and the development of reliable and valid engineering education assessment tools. She is a NSF Faculty Early Career (CAREER) and Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recipient
AC 2007-565: THE ROLE OF THE MASTER'S DEGREE WITHIN ENGINEERINGEDUCATIONCarol Mullenax, Tulane University Carol received her BS in Engineering & Applied Science from Caltech, an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University, and an MSE & PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane. She is currently employed in industry by Bastion Technologies, Inc., as a Project Manager for the Non-Exercise Physiological Countermeasures Project, operated out of the Johnson Space Center for NASA. Page 12.1465.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Role of the Master’s Degree within
Innovation (i2i) Laboratory, which opened in August 2008 and houses classrooms and laboratories used by the 2000 students in Purdue’s First-Year Engineering Program. He oversaw the daily operation of the i2i lab, and was responsible for the personnel, logistics, and technology used in the classroom and labs. Eric also helped build and directed the College of Engineering sponsored Artisan and Fabrication Lab (AFL), which houses a machine shop, carpentry shop, and a prototyping lab used by all students in the College of Engineering for project work. In 2009, he received a New Employee Staff Award of Excellence from the College of Engineering for his work in launching the i2i lab. Eric has served as the university
Engineering Education Assessment (i2e2a). She ob- tained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt Univer- sity. Her teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in STEM education. Primary research projects explore the preparation of graduate students for diverse careers and the development of reliable and valid engineering education assessment tools. She is a NSF Faculty Early Career (CAREER) and Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recipient
hisdissertation independently. Adam found an advisor willing to sponsor him for work with ICdesign projects. Other professors preferred to wait a semester before committing to funding him.Since Adam was familiar with the tools and technology involved in the research, he felt theopportunity was a good fit, and he joined the research team.Adam’s dissertation involved the design of an energy harvester for bridge vibration sensors. Hesaid the challenge was to find a way to power sensors located in hard to reach places. Adam wasexcited about traveling to apply the technology to a particular bridge.Interpreting the Case through the CoCPIt was clear that the domain-relevant skills required for Adam’s graduate research were solid.Adam selected his advisor
readings, an online discussion board, seminar-style discussions during classmeeting times and a semester-long research project. The paper explains the context for thiscourse, its role in NDSU’s graduate programs and the factors that led to course creation. Thetypes of content that were included are discussed and the discussion board questions andresources are included as an appendix.1. IntroductionIn the Fall 2019 semester, North Dakota State University (NDSU) launched a new graduate-levelresearch methods course focused on cybersecurity. This course is a part of the North DakotaState University’s graduate certificate in cybersecurity as well as a key component of M.S. andPh.D. programs in cybersecurity that are under development. The development
Alternate assessments to support formative evaluations in an asynchronous online computer engineering graduate courseAbstractThis exploratory essay describes the design and implementation of alternate assessmenttechniques, such as asynchronous online discussions, virtual labs, open ended moduleassignments and final project, in an asynchronous online computer engineering graduate courseon cognitive radio networks. The course is designed based on the premise of formativeevaluations, that is, incorporating a feedback mechanism for each assessment submission. Suchfeedback provides means for both the instructors and learners to engage with the content andwith each other
concern or question expressed on pre-experience survey was: how can successfulwomen achieve work/life balance and have success in both family and career? Other commonconcerns expressed by participants on the pre-program surveys included: overcoming feelings of“inadequacy” or the imposter syndrome;1 how to speak up when silenced, interrupted, orignored; and how to negotiate for what participants need to be successful.The qualitative responses, both on the pre-program survey and from observations of discussionin the first session, suggest a deeper motivation for participating: many participants feel isolatedin their work. For the participants in this project, the presence of a structured and facilitatedprogram offered certain advantages over less
, organizational change, and program management. Dr. Springer sits on many university and community boards and advisory committees. He is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions; most recently he was awarded the Purdue University, College of Technology, Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy Award. Dr. Springer received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Purdue University, his MBA and Doctorate in Adult and Community Education with a Cognate in Executive Development from Ball State University. He is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR & SHRM-SCP), in Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR), and, in civil and domestic mediation. He is a State of
and responsibilities asthey relate to the missions of an institution of higher education, along with the type of institutionincluding community colleges, liberal arts colleges, research universities, and minority-servinginstitutions.The institutional data along with program evaluations reflect the efforts of these programs.Application, enrollment, and degree numbers are steadily increasing. The number of studentsparticipating in the program is also on the rise. Continued growth in the number of URMstudents receiving doctoral degrees will provide a more culturally diverse faculty, thus achievingthe AGEP program goals.Significance of Project and RationaleIt is projected that by 2050 the population that is now considered a minority will surpass
aspects of information flow, task coordination, and team performance as affected by information technology. His research explores human factors engineering principles of how people get, share, and use information well, including the following: • Defining quantitative characteristics of information flow and task coordination in team performance; • Describing effects of tasks, situations, and technologies on effective information exchange in organizations; • Improving user access to information and knowledge to manage events in complex systems. Prof. Caldwell’s research efforts have resulted in over 100 scientific publications. His projects since
.Ing. Danilo Leal, Universidad Andres Bello Doctor (c) in Statistics, thesis in Spatio-temporal point processes on the sphere, Master in industrial en- gineering, Master in Management (minor in Finance) and Commercial Engineer, professional experience in evaluation projects, and management control focused on budget control and provides several types of reports. Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and coordinator of the financial and economic track at Andres Bello University, in Vi˜na del Mar. Excellent interpersonal relationships with a clear focus on achieving results.Ms. Pilar L´opez Lira, Universidad Andres Bello Pilar L´opez Lira has the academic training of: Magister in direction and leadership
strengths include qualitative and mixed methods research study design and implementation. She is/was PI/Co-PI on 10 funded research projects including a CAREER grant. She has won several Virginia Tech awards including a Dean’s Award for Outstanding New Faculty. Her research expertise includes using motivation and related frameworks to study student engagement in learning, recruitment and retention in engineering programs and careers, faculty teaching practices and intersections of motivation and learning strategies.Dr. Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures LLC Dr. Gwen Lee-Thomas is the CEO of Quality Measures, LLC, a Virginia-based consulting firm special- izing in program and project evaluation, team-building, and capacity
their skills in design and hypothesis construction, and improve their abilityto collect and analyze data.9–12 Working on their projects also helps students to improveorganizational and time management skills, enhance written and oral communication abilities,learn how to work productively on a team, and develop their ability to tolerate and navigateobstacles.9–12 Finally, students who participate in an undergraduate research experience oftengain greater clarification or confirmation regarding graduate school or career plans,1,2,9,13–15as they learn about career possibilities and expectations of a particular discipline. While allstudents can benefit from such a learning experience, underrepresented student populationsexhibit greater learning
environmental regulatory systems at the state,national, and international levels are presented. The second course, Application of Energy andEnvironmental Economic Policy Analysis, provides the quantitative economic techniquesnecessary for analyzing energy and environmental projects and issues. The course coversengineering economics techniques for energy project valuation and econometric techniques usedin forecasting the supply of and the demand for energy and environmental services. Presentedherein are details of the content and methods utilized in the courses and student feedback onthem.IntroductionThe Energy & Environmental (EES) Ph.D. program is a new interdisciplinary graduate programat North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State
holistic student learning.Ms. Courtney Lavadia, Texas A&M University Courtney Lavadia obtained her master’s degree from the College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University in 2016. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate studying school psychology. Her research is centered around how practitioners can utilize individual child strengths for assessment and intervention in hospital settings. Other projects include studying resilience in children, and adult learning theory.Dr. Debra Fowler, Texas A&M University Dr. Debra Fowler serves as the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Texas A&M University. Following 16 years working in industry she completed a Ph.D. is in Interdisciplinary
Program for Post Graduate Studies in EngineeringAbstract - This paper describes a 5-year project in which we defined a gap in development ofprofessional skills in postgraduate engineering education, identified effective methods fordeveloping students’ professional skills, implemented a series of two required courses to developthem, and evaluated the effectiveness of the program. The courses content, assessments, teachingmethodologies, and outcomes are discussed in this paper. Our 5 years of program evaluation aresummarized. We describe how our program has been extended to multiple departments in thefaculty of engineering and evolved from the model of individual to joint classes and team-teaching. Finally, we discuss effectiveness of those modes
, anddeveloping alliances with student and faculty colleagues. Students generally learned these skillsthrough experience, but felt that universities should do more to encourage such habits early in astudent’s career.Related research includes current studies by Prof. Christine Grant (North Carolina StateUniversity) on minority faculty, Prof. Fitzgerald Bramwell (University of Kentucky) onbaccalaureate origins of natural science doctorates, and Associate Dean Janet Rutledge(University of Maryland – Baltimore County) on attrition rates of minority graduate students.Future work on this project includes working with and expanding the aforementioned studies,and conducting an online survey of graduate students on various campuses. The outcomes ofthis study will
translates her work in these areasas well as that of other Pitt sustainable engineersinto student projects as the assistant director of education outreach in the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, Pitt’s center for green design.Leidy Klotz, Clemson UniversityAnnie R Pearce, Virginia Tech Dr. Annie Pearce is an Assistant Professor in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech specializing in sustainable facilities and infrastructure systems. Throughout her career, Annie has worked with practitioners in both public and private sectors to implement sustainability as part of building plan- ning, design, construction, and operations. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Annie brings the latest in green
librarians and with faculty from the EnglishDepartment‘s Composition Program to develop tools and projects to increase students‘engagement with the ―soft skills‖ of communication and aware, responsible professionalism. TheSwanson School of Engineering has made curricular moves that require students to see theimportance of research and writing in learning about engineering and the importance ofcommunication to engineering excellence even beyond the college years.However, successful engineers must also rely on strong communication skills in nearly everyaspect of their work [2, 3]. Currently, engineering curricula prepare students for the job market‘stechnical writing demands, but do they equip students with the necessary public speaking orleadership
offigures, and the key words and references which must be cited. Several workshop presentersemphasized to their students that they should read the final version not as an author, but as areviewer. Once the formulas are set aside, our two prolific authors both clearly stated that, “Writing ascientific article can be a traumatic experience. One must lure and entice someone to read yourwork.” The art of turning scientific results into a clear and compelling story for the reader ispartially deconstructed in Heath and Heath6. Several guiding principles for technical articleswere identified in the workshop. A well written article explains the motivation for carrying outthe project. It should be written in a style that is clear, leaving no doubt as to
assessment.Assessment questions we would like to answer in these first few years of the project are: 1. How does the Graduate Teaching Fellow workload and level of responsibility compare to other departments? 2. Are Graduate Teaching Fellows receiving appropriate training and mentoring for their teaching activities? 3. What is the effect on other teaching assistants of interaction with elite Graduate Teaching Fellows?The role that Graduate Teaching Fellows (GTFs) and other graduate teaching assistants play inthis first-year program is called workshop leaders. There is little difference in the way GTFs andother workshop leaders are treated, other than being assigned fewer sections. Because of this,and the interest in interactional effects
, with a small but increasingpercentage of residential students.ii The University is a master’s level campus, with a renewedemphasis on and commitment to graduate level education. Currently, the campus has 1000graduate level students, up from 904 for Spring 2008.iiiThe MS in Technology is a directed-project based, thirty-three hour degree program: three corecourses (9 credit hours) taken by all students in the program, Measurement and Evaluation inIndustry & Technology, Quality and Productivity in Industry & Technology, and Analysis andResearch in Industry and Technology; four primary area courses (12 credit hours) in the area ofconcentration, three courses in technical electives (9 credit hours), which vary by student area ofinterest
events with fellowstudents, families, faculty, and administrators, and a live-in experience in the University’sdormitories are but a few of the activities of residency week. The week culminates with atraditional commencement exercise.Our experiences have shown these residency events to be a fundamental component of theoverall educational process. After attending the events most students agree that Residency is ahighly enjoyable and useful experience that should be continued. Live, in-front-of-an-audiencecapstone design project presentations during the week, peer reviewed by students and faculty,present an opportunity for final academic and professional education and training as part of thegraduate program. Just as important, the week provides
, Dr. Johnson employs active learning, inquiry-based laboratory instruction, and any initiative that empowers students to do hands-on learning. Additional service interests include teaching and leadership training for grad- uate students, enhancing communication education for undergraduate engineering students, developing evidence-based design project team formation strategies, and improving engineering design curricula.Dr. Mattox Beckman Jr, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Mattox Beckman is a teaching assistant professor in the Computer Science department. He earned his doctorate from UIUC in 2003 under Sam Kamin, specializing in programming languages. He was a senior lecturer at the Illinois Institute of
college degree information, expected graduation term, and GPA with scale (e.g., 3.358/4.0). As appropriate, include additional majors/minors, concentrations, study abroad activities, or accomplishments (Dean’s List, Honors College membership, etc.). Also list professional training activities or certifications (e.g., EIT or PE status; certification in software or equipment), training completed as part of a co-op or internship, and other professional development activities you have participated in (teamwork training, communications skills seminar, etc.). Research Experience: include both paid and volunteer experiences, as well as substantial research projects completed as part of your technical