heat transfer. He has held a summer research position with Alcatel-Lucent Bell Laboratories and has also served as a consulting mechatronics engineer with two startup technology companies, in the areas of force sensing in gaming devices and the control of multi-actuator haptics. His research interests include nonlinear dynamical and control systems, and the analysis and design of mechatronic systems, especially in the context of cyber-physical systems—in particular making them secure and resilient.Dr. Vishesh Vikas, The University of Alabama Vishesh Vikas is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Al- abama, Tuscaloosa (UA) and the director of the Agile Robotics Lab at UA
laboratory, office hours, orother venues, is one of the key college experiences associated with studentdevelopment.13 In the two years prior to the project timeline described here, thestudents participated in team building activities and research experiences thatprepared them for the final project. The preliminary activities, particularly theteam building skills, described in Cutright et al.14 were used to enable thestudents' to develop into an effective interdisciplinary team as well as address thepotential lack of interest in core STEM classes. This is in line with Wilson etal.2,15 who reported that mentoring, education, and research were all critical forcollege and post-college persistence in STEM. Students that participate in wellstructured
computer modeling techniques. Dr. Leitch is a member of ASEE, ASCE, TB, and Chi Epsilon and is a registered PE in Texas and Indiana and a LEED Green Associate.Dr. Roy Jean Issa P.E., West Texas A&M University Dr. Issa is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at West Texas A&M University. He joined the College of Engineering and Computer Science in 2004, a year after it started. Since joining the de- partment, he has been in charge of the enhancement of the Thermal Sciences Laboratory. His background is in the area of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from
perceived as the onlysignificant gateway to career opportunities in math and science – and academics as the onlycareer path. Therefore the PSM represents a shift towards programs that prepare graduates fornon-teaching careers. It also offers an alternative model to combat the common perception of aMaster of Science as the “default” degree of a failed Ph.D. attempt. PSM degrees are recognized by the American Council of Graduate Schools. An excellentguide to professional master’s education is available from the Council. 7 This guide addresses thetwo main areas of a professional degree, the professional science master’s (PSM) degree and theprofessional master’s degree in the humanities and social sciences. This trend in academics ofthe last ten
advancing semiconductor technology and the 2007 Sevin Rosen Funds Award for Innovation. He is currently an Associate Professor in the department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where he develops microsensors, microactuators, and technologies for rapid prototyping, visualization, renewable energies and sustainability. He received the 2016 UH Re- gents Award for Excellence in Teaching and 2014 Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.Dr. Jay GeorgeProf. Brian E. Gilchrist, University of Michigan Faculty Co-Director, Multidisciplinary Design Programs (MDP), College of Engineering; Director, XTRM Labs/Space Physics Research Laboratory, College of Engineering; Professor
them to beworthwhile educational experiences through which students achieved specific outcomes. It wasessential to structure the projects with milestones, align with lecture classes and providecontinuous technical support and guidance. This has led to NEET creating a full-time budgetedproject instructor role termed the Lead Laboratory Technical Instructor who in collaboration withthe faculty and other teaching staff, is responsible for tactical execution and operational oversightof all the project-centric aspects of the thread. The outcomes from these mini-workshops arebeing aggregated to create the NEET Projects Handbook. This will help inform design of theprojects that are being planned in the NEET threads during 2018-19.To summarize, the
Paper ID #21701Work in Progress: Sustainable Engineering for non-EngineersCapt. Katherine Sievers, US Air Force Academy Katherine Sievers is a Senior Instructor in the Civil Engineering department and the US Air Force Academy. She teaches courses in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, and Introductory Statics. Prior to teaching she worked as a Bioenvironmental Engineer for three years. She received her BS in Environmental Engineering from the US Air Force Academy and her MS in Environmental Engi- neering and Science from the Air Force Institute of Technology.Prof. Melissa Stewart Beauregard
other mechanisms. Prof. Hosoi is an exceptional, innovative teacher and an inspiring mentor for women in engineering. She was awarded the Bose Award for Excellence in Teaching, and a MacVicar Fellowship.She is a recipi- ent of the 3M Innovation Award and has held the Doherty Chair in Ocean Utilization at MIT. She is a Radcliffe Institute Fellow and a Fellow of the American Physical Society. Her research interests include fluid mechanics, bioinspired design and locomotion, with a focus on optimization ofcrawling gastropods, digging bivalves, swimming microorganisms and soft robotics. Prof. Hosoi is also an avid mountain biker and her passion for sports has led her to create MIT Sports Lab, a program that is designed
laboratory apparatus for advancement of novel electronic devices, in addi- tion to curriculum development for inquiry-based learning and facilitation of interdisciplinary, student-led project design. She emphasizes engineering sustainable solutions from a holistic perspective, incorporat- ing analysis of the full technological life cycle and socioeconomic impact.Dr. Tamara Ball, University of California, Santa Cruz Dr. Tamara Ball is a project-scientist working with the the Sustainable Engineering and Ecological De- sign (SEED) collaborative at UCSC. She is the program director for Impact Designs - Engineering and Sustainability through Student Service (IDEASS) and Apprenticeships in Sustainability Science and En
AC 2008-2264: WHY A LIBERAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION ISNEEDED TO SOLVE THE ENERGY CRISISMatthew Heun, Calvin College Matthew K. Heun received his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was a staff engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California and a Senior Engineer at Global Aerospace Corporation in Altadena, California before joining the Engineering Department at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Steven VanderLeest, Calvin College Steven H. VanderLeest is a Professor of Engineering and currently the Engineering Department Chair at Calvin College. He has an M.S.E.E. from Michigan Technological
“Knowledge.” • “Abilities” refers to the power or capacity to perform an activity or task. For example, having the ability to use a variety of laboratory instruments [5], or the ability to plan and organize. • “Skills” are the capabilities or proficiencies developed through training or hands-on experience. Skills are the practical application of theoretical knowledge. Someone can take a course on investing in financial futures, and therefore has knowledge of it. But getting experience in trading these instruments adds skills [6]. • “Knowledge” statements refer to an organized body of information usually of a factual or procedural nature which, if applied, makes adequate performance on the job possible
Hellmuth, LeTourneau University Dr. Tom Hellmuth is Dean of the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. He obtained a B.S.M.E. from Rice University in 1978, an M.S.M.E. from Colorado State University in 1980, and a Ph.D. from New Mexico State University in 1995. He worked in industry in the area of machine and thermal system design for about five years before beginning his teaching career. He has taught for 20 years in mechanical engineering and engineering technology programs. Current interests are in modeling of thermal systems and engineering design. Email: TomHellmuth@letu.eduRoger Gonzalez, LeTourneau University Dr. Roger V. Gonzalez
, energy and water supply chain, energy use, conservation and lighting technologies for buildings, communications for energy sys- tems, water use in hydraulic fracturing, environmental impacts of energy production, turbomachinery for energy use and its reliability.Dr. Sunay Palsole, Texas A&M University Dr. Palsole is Assistant Vice Chancellor for Remote Engineering Education at Texas A&M University, and has been involved in academic technology for over 20 years. Prior to Texas A&M, he was the Associate Vice Provost for Digital Learning at UT San Antonio, where he lead teams focused on enhancing the learner and teaching experiences across all spaces. His focus on the user experience and data, has led to
populartelevision show, NUMB3RS, to teach mathematical and scientific content to middleschool teachers and their students. At this point in time, the faculty members were onlyminimally familiar with the television program but found the idea to be intriguing.Further investigation into this show resulted in the recognition that others had alreadypursued this idea. In particular, Texas Instruments (TI) and the National Council ofTeachers of Mathematics (NCTM) have partnered with CBS Broadcasting, Inc. (CBS) tocreate educational modules associated with the show. CBS further had grantedpermission to the educational community to tape and show segments of NUMB3RS forclassroom use2. TI and NCTM had jointly developed lesson plans in conjunction with thetelevision
students to graduate education who otherwise wouldnot be interested. The emphasis on solving a pressing societal problem may be particularlyattractive to students from minority groups and women, as well as to individuals, who havedisabilities themselves. Page 12.72.7References1. Bargerhuff, M. E., Wheatly, M, “Teaching with CLASS: Creating Laboratory Access for Science Students withDisabilities”, Teacher Education and Special Education, Volume 27, No. 3, 2004.2. Bautista, M., “Technology-based Learning with Disability PhD Program at Wright State University”, PosterPresentation at the 6th Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, and
Paper ID #33723Investigating Team Roles Within Long-Term Project-Based LearningExperiencesMs. Amy Dunford, NYU Tandon School of Engineering Amy K. Dunford is the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program Manager at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Amy earned a master’s degree in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from the Uni- versity of California, Irvine and a master’s in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Amy spe- cializes in project-based learning management and curriculum development, and has prior experience as a first-year engineering laboratory course developer and instructor at UC Irvine.Dr
Paper ID #14714Solution-based Learning (SBL): Using Systems Engineering Principles to GuideCapstone Projects in TechnologyDr. Vigyan Jackson Chandra, Eastern Kentucky University Vigyan (Vigs) J. Chandra, Ph.D., serves as a professor and coordinator of the the Computer Network Security & Electronics Technology related programs offered within the department of Applied Engi- neering & Technology (AE&T at Eastern Kentucky University. He received his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Kentucky in Electrical Engineering, and holds certifications in several computer/networking areas. He teaches
Paper ID #31532Work-in-Progress: Investigating student growth through amultidisciplinary qualifying project of an interactive ball wall displayto support Pre-K STEAM learning at a community early education and carecenterMs. Jessica Anne Rosewitz P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute Jessica has been interested in engineering education since her undergraduate days. She participated in the NSF PIEE Project, designing and implementing engineering lesson plans in a local Worcester 2nd grade classroom. Now, each year she hosts a high school junior for a week, demonstrating what it’s like in a research laboratory. During the summer
AC 2011-783: IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTEGRATED PROJECT-BASEDAPPROACH WITHIN AN ESTABLISHED AND EAC-OF -ABET ACCRED-ITED INTERDISCIPLINARY ELECTROMECHANICAL/BIOMEDICALENGINEERING PROGRAMSalah Badjou, Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor SALAH BADJOU, Ph.D. Wentworth Institute of Technology Electronics and Mechanical En- gineering Department Boston, MA 02115 USA Email: badjous@wit.edu Telephone: 617 989 4113. Salah Badjou received a B.S. in physics and mathematics and a M.S.in physics from Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, and a Ph.D. in solid-state physics from Northeastern University, Boston, MA. He has a combined multidisciplinary experience of more than 25 years university teaching, research, and industry
Paper ID #34191Assessing the Value and Implementation of Interdisciplinary Activitiesin Academic Makerspaces and Machine ShopsDr. Lennon Rodgers, University of Wisconsin – Madison Lennon Rodgers is currently the Director of the Design Innovation Lab at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, which includes a makerspace, machine shop and a set of interdisciplinary design programs. He earned his PhD and M.S. from MIT and B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (all mechanical engineering). Previously he worked at MIT as a Research Scientist and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory as an engineer. All of his
Computer Programming course for the past 4 years. After his PhD he wants to gain insights and first-hand experience in the industry and then make a switch to academe. He is really passionate about teaching and thinks teaching can bring about massive changes in this world.Dr. Jennifer Robinson Glenn, School of Industrial Engineering and Management, Oklahoma State University Dr. Jennifer Glenn is currently a Lecturer in the School of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) at OSU. She attended Oklahoma State University, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in IEM. After graduating from OSU, Jennifer continued her education at the Georgia Institute of Technology where she earned her M.S. in Statistics and a Ph.D. in
University (ISU) from 1996 to 1997. He is currently professor of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Dr. Ozcelik’s teaching and research interests are in the fields of systems theory and controls, robust and adaptive control, robotics, mobile robots, UAVs, intelligent control.Mr. John Austin McCoy, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Mr. John Austin McCoy is the Director of the Javelina Engineering Student Success Center at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He has over 8 years experience in student services to include academic advising, undergraduate degree audits, and scholarship coordination. Mr. McCoy serves on multiple student success committees and works with other grants. Address
: stephen straits@taylor.eduDr. Hank D. Voss, Taylor University Dr. Hank D. Voss received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Illinois in 1977.He then worked for Lockheed Palo Alto Research Laboratories prior to coming to Taylor University in 1994. He is currently a Professor of Engineering and Physics at Taylor University. Some of the courses that he reg- ularly has taught include Principles of Engineering, Intro to Electronics, Statics, Advanced Electronics, Jr. Engineering Projects, FE Review, Control Systems, Fundamentals of Space Flight Systems, Astronomy, and Sr. Capstone Sequence. He enjoys mentoring undergraduate students in aerospace, sensors, and energy-related research projects. Some of
Paper ID #16195Assessing the Impact of a Flipped Classroom Approach in a MultidisciplinaryUndergraduate Nanotechnology CourseDr. Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University Elena Veety received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, in 2011. Her research focused on liquid crystal polarization gratings for tunable optical filters and telecommunications applications. Since 2011, she has been a Teaching Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University. Currently, she is the Assistant Education Director for the NSF
focus onmultidisciplinary work and hands-on learning.1 The topics of student interest have evolved aswell. Studies show that an increasing percentage of students are drawn towards topics related tosustainability.2 Regardless of these changes, one thing that remains true is that small engineeringdepartments, particularly departments housed in small liberal arts colleges, are faced withadditional challenges. These challenges include working with limited resources (budget,laboratory space, equipment) and the necessity for the instructor to supervise projects outside ofhis or her area of expertise. Thus, it can be difficult to develop capstone project ideas that arerealizable in this setting. We believe the Hybrid Solar Tracker project was an
Paper ID #21632International Engineering Student Motivation to Develop CommunicationSkills: a Case for an Integrated Training ApproachJohn Pringle, Vantage College, University of British Columbia John Pringle M.Ed. (Applied Linguistics) has been teaching academic and professional writing for 15 years. He has previously researched the value of Systemic Functional Linguistics as pedagogical tool to teach report writing, and the benefits of collaborative writing on second-language acquisition.Dr. Gabriel Potvin, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Dr. Gabriel Potvin is a faculty member in the Department of Chemical and
engineering profession in their respective Page 24.765.3disciplines. The course differs from other lecture and laboratory based courses in the engineeringcurriculum in fundamental ways.ASEE Annual Conference, 2014The purpose of capstone design course, required of all seniors, is to provide a realistic experience byintegrating basic material learned during the engineering undergraduate program to address real-lifedesign problem from schematic phase into the construction design levels, including advanced engineeringdesign aspects in certain selected focus areas of technical discipline.There is no unique model for teaching multidisciplinary
academic, clinical, medical and industrial laboratory. In his role as CTO, Sean oversees technical operations of UVP, including research, product and applications development, engineering, and technical support. Prior to UVP, Sean held leadership roles in instrumentation, fluidic packaging, and applications development with Hoefer Scientific Instruments, Pharmacia Biotech and Motorola Labs, where he established the microfluidcs laboratory and was a founding director of Motorola Life Sciences.Stephanie Bohnert, Harvey Mudd College Page 11.201.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006An
Paper ID #23331Nanotechnology Fellows Program: Integrating Interdisciplinary Education,Professional Development, and OutreachProf. Saniya LeBlanc, George Washington University Dr. Saniya LeBlanc obtained a PhD in mechanical engineering with a minor in materials science at Stan- ford University. She earned her BS from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master’s of Philosophy in Engineering from Cambridge University as a Churchill Scholar. With a strong commitment to educa- tional equity, she served in Teach For America as a high school math and physics teacher in Washington, D.C., and she was co-founder of the
began taking a course called Introduction toEngineering Design during the sophomore or junior year. One credit of that four-credit coursewould be entitled Professional Development I and would be taught by the Archer Center. Inaddition, the Archer Center would teach a culminating course, Professional Development III,for students who were simultaneously enrolled in the Capstone Design Course. Theresponsibility for a third course, Professional Development II, was assumed by the School ofHumanities and Social Science; it was organized to be completely independent of the ArcherCenter sequence. All three of these experiences are described below in greater detail.The addition of these curricular components to the School of Engineering did not occur