Paper ID #19209Knowing Our Story: Framing a Cooperative Inquiry Project to Explore thePersonal Growth of Graduate Students in Engineering EducationMr. Richard J. Aleong, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Richard J. Aleong is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He received his M.A.Sc. and B.Sc.E in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada. His research interests are focused on integrative thinking and design, interdisciplinary collaboration, and curriculum development to support students’ personal and professional learning
Hydro Kinetic Energy Devices would fit the call in the graduatedivision and it is consistent with the division objectives. Furthermore, the study is relevant to theASEE division’s mission and the scope is interdisciplinary including design, development andresearch. The research paper was a term project for a public works engineering and managementclass that is offered each fall semester. This makes it relevant to the theme of the ASEE GraduateStudies Division.How Tidal Energy Works Tidal Energy uses the earth’s gravitational interactions with the sun and moon to converthydraulic energy into usable electric power for various uses. The orbital and rotational effects ofthe sun and moon create tidal patterns which may be reasonably predicted
through assignments,class discussions and a final project that incorporated one or more suitable broader impact effortsin the context of their technical research area. The first offering of the course was taken by 13students and student feedback indicated that 90% of the students gained a better understanding ofbroader impacts, could better articulate the impacts of their research and understood theimportance of intentional efforts to achieve specific societal outcomes.IntroductionEngineers must communicate the potential impact of their work beyond just the technicalaspects. The ability to develop and articulate how one’s research benefits society and contributesto the achievement of societal outcomes are key skills for scientists and engineers
in your applicationmaterials and/or recommendation letters include: Research experience (volunteer or paid work in a lab; independent study with a faculty; extensive research or design projects completed as part of coursework; research or problem solving skills developed through internships or work experience) Industry experience (volunteer or paid internships; opportunities to solve problems, test equipment, investigate materials, give presentations, work in a team, etc.) Leadership experience (serving as an officer in student organizations; organizing an event or activity; leading a research or project team, etc.) Teamwork skills (working effectively with others to solve problems or complete
from each subject, Technology,Communications, and English, collaborate and weave the curricula together to form thoseexplicit connections. An example of this collaboration is a final project that is developed acrossall three disciplines and presented as a culmination of their work in all three courses.The purpose of this paper is to explore research methods and assess the validity of using theEngineering Design Process Portfolio Scoring Rubric (EDPPSR) to analyze students’ finaldesign journals in both integrated and non-integrated sections. This Rubric is intended tomeasure students’ abilities to document their design processes. For this paper, multipleresearchers evaluated artifacts using the EDPPSR evaluation rubric. This pilot study will
the bridge program in the comingyear as effective as possible, the project team interviewed current engineering graduate studentsat Purdue whose undergraduate degree is from an MSI or other relatively small school, to learnwhat challenges they faced when making the transition from a small, minority-serving institutionto a large, majority institution.During conversations with faculty members at MSIs and with URM students participating in thefirst year of the summer undergraduate research program, it became clear that the end of thejunior year was too late to introduce students to the idea of pursuing a graduate degree andfaculty career in engineering. By that time, most of the top students had already participated incorporate internships or
successful in making the MS in Technology program at Purdue University Northwest one of the largest in the U.S.Dr. Niaz Latif, Purdue University Northwest Dr. Niaz Latif is the Dean of the College of Technology at Purdue University Northwest (PNW). He has served for two years as the Dean of the Graduate School and additional two years as the Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies at PNW. He has been Principal Investiga- tor for National Science Foundation grants and US Department of Labor grant. He oversaw more than eighty sponsored research/project grants with a value of more than $20 million. He have as authored/co- authored numerous refereed journal articles and peer reviewed conference
networking and has been teaching at WIT for over fifteen years, including courses in software engineering, databases, archi- tecture, and capstone projects. She has been involved in service-learning projects in urban Boston and has developed CS-outreach-oriented seminar classes in which college juniors and seniors develop and deploy CS curricula to middle school students. She has extensive experience with designing and teaching project based, multidisciplinary courses with collaboration and input from industry partners. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Work-In-Progress: Graduate School Preparation within an Undergraduate Program Aaron
proceedings and supervises research projects funded by the National Science Foundation, ARDA, and the United States Department of Agriculture.Prof. Theodore (Ted) J. Heindel, Iowa State University Theodore (Ted) Heindel is currently the Bergles Professor of Thermal Science in the Department of Me- chanical Engineering at Iowa State University; he also holds a courtesy professor appointment in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. He directs the Experimental Multiphase Flow Lab- oratory at ISU, which houses a unique instrument for performing X-ray visualization studies of large-scale complex fluid flows. This instrument can also be used to visualize root systems for phenotyping. Ted’s teaching emphasis is
settings. She is currently assist- ing on a number of training projects aimed at developing engineering students on relevant non-technical professional skills including ethical practice and presentation.Rami M. Younis, The University of TulsaLeah Tecle, University of TulsaDr. Daniel W. Crunkleton, University of Tulsa I am a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Tulsa and an Adjunct Professor of Energy Economics, Policy, and Commerce. My research interests are in the areas of Fluid Dynamics, Mathemat- ical Modeling, and Sustainable Energy. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Professional Competencies with Behaviorally Anchored
). 2. Collaborate on an interdisciplinary team and resolve conflict (PS2, PS3). 3. Critically self-reflect on interdisciplinary collaboration and research (PS1, TS2). 4. Communicate ideas and results to disciplinary and interdisciplinary colleagues and students in both oral and written format utilizing current technology (PS2). 5. Demonstrate ethical choices during research and collaboration (PS4). 6. Design interdisciplinary research or project (TS1, PS5). 7. Understand concepts/methodologies of corresponding disciplines (TS1-TS5).Note: The table is adapted from [11].ParticipantsTwelve faculty members from 6 disciplines (Materials Science and Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer
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
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
ofScience (JSPS). ACEEES' mission is to educate next generation doctoral students to becomeglobal energy scientist and engineers by developing their leadership qualities as well technicalknowledge in energy and environmental science through coursework, interdisciplinary projects,research and other activities. The program supports integrated master's and doctoral students’education with quality assurance measures and also provides students a stipend. AlthoughACEEES is an excellent program and has received JSPS highest program evaluation during amid-term review, it is a very expensive educational program to operate and does not issue masterdegrees. To address these issues and as part of the Tokyo Tech educational reorganization thatbegan in April
, abstracts, and technical reports. Ted received his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Purdue University, all in mechanical engineering with an emphasis in the thermal sciencesDr. Carolyn J. Lawrence-Dill, Iowa State University Carolyn Lawrence-Dill has devoted the last 20 years to developing computational systems/solutions that support the plant research community. Her work enables the use of existing and emerging knowledge to establish common standards and methods for data collection, integration, and sharing. Such efforts help to eliminate redundancy, improve the efficiency of current and future projects, and increase the availability of data and data analysis tools for plant
refer back to if conflicts arise.33 Mentor-mentee contracts should be reviewed andupdated regularly; in an academic environment, revising once per year at a minimum – or even atthe start of a new semester – helps to ensure that mentors and mentees remain focused on theircommon goals. Specific elements that may be helpful within a mentor-mentee contract include: Goals. The goals statement should identify (1) the overarching goals for the project or timeframe (e.g., what is the purpose of the research, or what are the key goals to accomplish during the upcoming semester?); (2) the mentee’s personal and/or professional goals for the project/timeframe (e.g., to complete certain experiments, to submit a journal
instruction.Dr. Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Stephanie Cutler has a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Her dissertation explored faculty adoption of research-based instructional strategies in the statics classroom. Currently, Dr. Cutler works as an assessment and instructional support specialist with the Leonhard Center for the Enhance- ment of Engineering Education at Penn State. She aids in the educational assessment of faculty-led projects while also supporting instructors to improve their teaching in the classroom. Previously, Dr. Cutler worked as the research specialist with the Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Worldwide Campus (CTLE - W) for Embry
people. There were a total ofabout 80 new MS students. The leaders were coached online with conversation starter ideas anda one page flyer of communication tools. The flyer covered open/closed ended questions, activelistening description, and the importance of body language. Leaders completed a one pageprofile with a picture, a short self-introduction, and advice to incoming students. The profileswere sent to the corresponding group members prior to the event. The day of the event, a printedlist of campus resources along with the assigned group members were given to leaders. Theevent was held the day after the program’s graduate orientation over a lunch hour. Food wasprovided. Academic projects and research dominated the conversations.Feedback
fund two new faculty members was referred toas initial phase I funding. What was important in securing approval of the new doctoral programwas faculty strength and program support, and the phase I plan was initiated prior to externalreview of the proposed program. With this donation, the corporation requested the universityprovide a phase II project proposal, after the program was approved, that would facilitate itsrapid implementation.An objective and independent external evaluation committee was sanctioned by the SBOE. Thiscommittee evaluated a number of factors critical to the success of the proposed program andunanimously agreed that the college was well positioned to move to the doctoral level. Thecommittee provided a number of excellent
, many of the descendants of trust were interrelated (the levelof analysis of descendant “interrelatedness” varied by study). In several studies trust wasessential to mitigating conflict and enhancing communication and cohesion which in turnincreased the overall team performance27,28. Studies that observed the relationship between trustand knowledge sharing generally surveyed teams within industry. These teams required trustamong teams and companies in sharing pertinent project information.As noted previously, the most common antecedent of trust that was identified and measured wastransformational leadership. Transformational leadership is a leadership style defined by a leaderwho considers the input of her or his team members to identify where
projects Problem Solving Recognizes problems and potential challenges in their work Identifies solutions or courses of action and evaluates the costs and benefits of each Makes timely decisions, plans course of action, and carries out action accordingly Communication Oral Communication Clearly conveys information with appropriate purpose & detail Matches communication style with audience Uses listening to effectively respond to others’ input Written Communication Expresses thoughts clearly and
that students often feel as they try tomake a final decision about which graduate program is the best option.In the end, the best choice is often the graduate program that “feels right” to the student: theplace where they found multiple connections and diverse opportunities, with strong support foryour academic, personal and financial goals. When faced with a choice between the “perfect”research project and the “perfect” faculty advisor, it is wise to remember that the mentoringrelationship is critical to success in graduate school – while projects come and go, the support ofa good mentor can have a much longer impact on your academic and professional success.References[1] “How to Make the Final Grad School Enrollment Decision | Applying to
develop a comprehensive program to extrapolate the cost effectiveanalyses of using these materials in construction and developing an environmental friendlyalternative. This research will also document any existing methods available in applying the costeffectiveness of different projects involving Supplementary cementitious materials (SCM). Acomparison among different SCM including concrete projects are analyzed for economy andenvironmental impact.This research is focusing on waste SCM and concrete management for optimizing theconstruction costs. The ways for reducing the greenhouse gases (GHG) are one of the assumedbenefits of this research. The future research can be in developing an ecofriendly concrete withgreater strength and durability with
entailed a “big learning curve.” His writing in graduate schoolhas covered a wide range of documents. He wrote class reports in some classes, essays for asuccessful application for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), severalsections of a draft paper that was never published, and was working on his own first papersubmission at the time of the interview. He had also written a new project and the tutorialmaterials for students for a class when he was a Teaching Assistant (TA), creating step-by-stepinstructions for the students to follow. In addition, he had written protocols for animal researchinvolving surgery on rats. He specifically mentioned that these protocols had to follow a veryrigorous template, and that it was important to
stories as a group. The thematicanalysis section of the paper is useful when considering the larger implications of this research.For example, by examining how all participants reflect on their graduate school experience andwhat they wish would have been different, we can provide insight to current graduate studentsand their advisors. Graduate students might feel empowered to pursue a teaching opportunitydespite it taking away time from research, and advisors might consider different ways ofsupporting their graduate students to achieve their career goals.Six new engineering assistant professors, two females and four males, were interviewed as partof a larger research project exploring the pathway to and current experiences of faculty membersat
universitaria professionale della Svizzeraitaliana (SUPSI).II.2.4. Evolution As the Global Perspectives Program has grown within Virginia Tech and gained externalrecognition [5], a variety of projects and programs have been initiated. Additional GPPexperiences from Virginia Tech have been started to Chile and Ecuador. Universität Basel, andmore recently Universität Zürich, have developed successful Global Perspectives Programs, asdiscussed previously. Learning of the Global Perspectives Program of the Virginia TechGraduate School has aided Texas Christian University in developing the Global Outlooks inEducation program [6], and a partnership with GPP Ecuador has led to the 21st Century FacultyInstitute at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito
related to solar radiation, whenthe solar radiation decreases, it results a decreasing in electricity output. Meanwhile, thecooling system has a less heat input, which results a deficiency in desalination plant andanaerobic tank. In the future research, the methane can be used for the biogas-based powerplant. It can increase the production of electricity and remedy the imbalance of electricityoutput. In future research, the project will focus on optimizing the performance ofhybridization and the subsequent consumption of biogas.Reference[1] Pérez-Higueras, P., High Concentrator Photovoltaics: Fundamentals, Engineering andPower Plants (Green Energy and Technology) 1st ed. Springer, Inc, New York, 2015 Edition.[2] Pérez-Higueras, P., Munoz. E
. Her first was her MIT doctoral thesis project, unlocking the gastronomical genome of a Vibrio bacterium. For some of the Vibrio’s meals, she collected seaweed from the rocky, Atlantic coastline at low tide. (Occasionally, its waves swept her off her feet.) During grad school, Alison was also a fellow in MIT’s Biological Engineering Communication Lab. Helping students share their science with their instructors and peers, she began to crave the ability to tell the stories of other scientists, and the marvels they discover, to a broader audience. So after graduating in 2015 with a microbiology doctorate, she trekked to the Pacific coast to study science communication at the University of California, Santa Cruz. There