Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT), as well as Assistant Director with the Foundational Course Initiative (FCI). Prior to shifting into the field of educational assessment and analytics, she was a faculty member at various institutions with research specializations in theoretical quantum chemistry and laser photochemistry. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Investigating the Effects of Prerequisite CS1 Options for a CS2 Course Through an Analysis of Student Project Scores in CS2AbstractThis complete research paper details our analysis of the effect of students’ pathways to a CS2course on their project scores, exam scores, and final grades in the CS2
research project use it. Cooperation between the Worcester Friends meetingcalled an Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP). Student teams and WPI students was made possible by WPI’s unique,investigate issues at the intersection of technology and human project-based educational philosophy [1]. Each year, studentsneeds, developing engineering solutions to societal problems. In must complete a major team research project [2]. The2013, a student team carried out an IQP project titled “Energyefficiency of Worcester Friends Meetinghouse” with the aim of Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) is a nine creditreducing energy consumption in a building housing a
to responsibly incorporate AI tools into theirteaching practices. tools, with increased confidence in ethical considerations and a Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Education, AI Tools, greater appreciation for their role in learning and professionalUniversal Design for Learning, Responsible AI, Educational development. This paper discusses the methods, results, andFramework, Technology Integration, Student Learning implications of integrating AI tools into coursework through an inclusive and ethical lens, offering valuable insights for ed- I. I
of the Spring 2013 Mid-Atlantic Section Conference of the American Society of Engineering Education 61instructors will become stimulated when they teach using its User-Centered Design (UCD)approach, which is the common design methodology for programs such as Moodle.Using Moodle should be satisfying and worthwhile in a HCI project because several HCIconcepts can be examined, namely: familiarity of interface, consistency, error recovery, dialogueinitiatives, and task migratability (Hinze-Hoare, HCI and Educational Metrics as Tools for VLEEvaluation, 2008). The following are reasons that author this study gives for
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties, Winston Salem State University National Alumni Association (life member), and North Carolina Central University National Alumni Association (life member). She also volunteers for various organizations, including Boy Scouts of America, FIRST North Carolina, Girl Scouts of America, and Black Girls Code, which introduces science, technology, engineering, and math- ematics skills to African American girls.Dr. Legand Burge, Howard University Dr. Burge is Professor and Executive Director of the Howard West Initiative and former Chairman of the Department of Computer Science at Howard University. His primary research interest is in
technology policy. In particular, his research has recently focused on cybersecurity topics including intrusion detection and forensics, robotic command and control, aerospace command and 3D printing quality assurance. Straub is a member of Sigma Xi, the AAAS, the AIAA and several other technical societies, he has also served as a track or session chair for numerous conferences. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Development of a Graduate Cybersecurity Research Methods CourseAbstractThis paper presents the North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) new graduate-level researchmethods course focused on cybersecurity. This course combines scholarly article and populartechnical press
Paper ID #37861Students’ Complex Perspectives on Diversity—A Mixed Methods Pilot StudyDr. Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting Dr. Sarah Hug is director of the Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting. Dr. Hug earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research and evaluation efforts focus on learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Her experiences in K12 schools and informal learning environments, as well as Minority Serving Institutions, informs and enriches her work.Dr. Wendy Chi, University of Colorado, Boulder Dr. Wendy Chi is
Paper ID #11233Running the Academy as a BusinessDr. Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Springer currently serves as the Executive Director for Purdue University’s College of Technology located in West Lafayette, Indiana. He possesses over 35 years of theoretical and industry-based practical experience from four disciplines: Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Program Management and Human Resources. Dr. Springer possesses a significant strength in pattern recognition, analyzing and improving organizational systems. He is internationally recognized, has contributed to scholarship more
Paper ID #36809Student-designed assessments in electronic systems and signalprocessing coursesSaharnaz Baghdadchi (Teaching Professor) Saharnaz Baghdadchi is an Assistant Teaching Professor at UC San Diego. She is interested in scholarly teaching and uses active learning techniques to help students achieve expert-like level of thinking. She guides students in bridging the gap between facts and usable knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.Theresa Meyerott (Executive Director) Dr. Theresa Meyerott graduated from the University of California at San Diego with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactors (AnMBRs) and currently operates a pilot scale system at K-State’s north agronomy farm to treat swine lagoon wastewater, with efforts currently supported by the DoE’s IEDO office. His research interests also include: anaerobic digestion, pretreatment technologies for bioprocessing of wastes and biomass, microbial electrochemical cells for valuable products generation (electric power, hydrogen gas and advanced oxidation products ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Paper ID #43706 such as hydrogen peroxide), downstream resource capture from photosynthetic microalgae
? Describe the type of schedule and define. What type of schedule, short term look-ahead, overall project schedule, or simple schedule?6. What professional ethical decisions have you made thus far? If one decision stands out, explain and elaborate.7. Provide an analysis of the types of construction documents used for planning and management of the construction process.8. Provide an analysis of the methods, materials, and equipment you have observed that are used to construct projects.9. What construction management skills have you most used as a member of a multi- disciplinary team? Multi-disciplinary as defined as working with architects, engineers, construction managers, laborers, foreman, etc.10. List the electronic based technology
with hundreds of jobs. She has also written and presented 20 scholarly papers on innovative pedagogy, including improving student spatial reasoning, teaching sustainable construction methods, and service learning. Professor LoPiccolo was awarded the Phenomenal Woman for 2018 Award by the Office of Student Activities and the Student Government Association, Farmingdale State College, the Innovative Pedagogy Award, Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, Farmingdale State College in 2017, the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence in 2018 and the American Institute of Architects, Long Island Chapter Educator Award, 2019. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024
., careerfairs, interest inventories, mock interviews, and guest speakers).Across the nation, AM and Engineering Technology (ET) programs, which fall under the prevueof CTE, have or are aligning core curricula and programs with industry needs to better preparestudents to meet the demands of the AM workforce [8-10], recognizing the benefits that college-industry partnerships have on student learning. Some researchers [11, 12] have even developedexperiential models for AM in areas of additive manufacturing and lean-thinking-learning space.While there is general enthusiasm about the integration of experiential learning in CTEprograms, the process for including such activities have existed for some time [13, 14] andrequire a reflective learning process for
Paper ID #36790Peer oral exams: A learner-centered authentic assessment approachscalable to large classesMarko V. Lubarda, University of California, San Diego Marko V. Lubarda is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, San Diego. He teaches mechanics, materials science, design, computational analysis, and engineering mathematics courses, and has co-authored the undergraduate textbook Intermediate Solid Mechanics (Cambridge University Press, 2020). He is dedicated to engi- neering pedagogy and enriching students’ learning experiences through
Paper ID #8765Design of On-line Courses: Implications for Student Time ManagementDr. Carole E. Goodson, University of Houston (CoT) Carole Goodson is a Professor of Technology at the University of Houston. As an active member of ASEE, she is a member of the Academy of Fellows, a past Editor of the Journal of Engineering Technology, a past Chair of PIC IV and the ERM Division, and a past Chair of the Gulf Southwest Section of ASEE.Prof. Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston (CoT) Susan L. Miertschin is an Associate Professor teaching in the Computer Information Systems program at University of Houston. Her teaching
typically underserved student groups.SEnS GPS is investigating the experiences of computer science and engineering MS studentsfrom pre-decision and recruitment to graduation. This project is working to determine if bestpractices in the areas of recruitment, retention, and persistence to degree at the undergraduatelevel translate successfully to the MS level, looking specifically at low-income, academicallytalented, first-generation, and generally underrepresented students in the science, technology,engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines.SEnS GPS is currently in its second year and has just graduated its first cohort of 10 students inMay 2022. Sixteen students have participated in the program as scholars (scholars are defined asreceiving NSF
] G. Conole and B. Warburton, “A review of computer-assisted assessment”, Research in Learning Technology, vol. 13, no. 1, Mar. 2005, doi: 10.1080/0968776042000339772[2] S. N. Ikwumelu, Ogene A. Oyibe, and E. C. Oketa, “Adaptive teaching: an invaluable pedagogic practice in social studies education”, Journal of Education and Practice, vol. 6, no.33, 2015.[3] B. Balakrishnan, “Motivating engineering students learning via monitoring in personalized learning environment with tagging system”, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION, vol. 26, no. 3, pp. 700–710, Feb. 2018, doi: /10.1002/cae.21924.[4] K. Soria, I. Chirikov, and D. Jones-White, “The obstacles to remote learning for undergraduate
Wingate is an instructor at University of Colorado Boulder, where she teaches design and mechanics courses. She holds her PhD in mechanical engineering, and worked at NGAS as a materials scientist.Dr. Aaron W. Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder Aaron W. Johnson is an Instructor in Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Col- orado Boulder. Prior to this he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan and the Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. He received his Ph.D. in Aeronau- tics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2014 and a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan in 2008
., Cooperative Learning: Effective Teamwork for Engineering Classrooms, ASEEElectrical Engineering Division Newsletter, April 1995.Biographical Information JULI L. SHERWOOD is a Ph.D. candidate in the Chemical Engineering Department at WashingtonState University. She is currently performing research on the biodegradation of chlorinated solvents, and isalso a tutor in the Minorities Engineering Program. JAMES N. PETERSEN is a Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at Washington StateUniversity. For the past seven years, he has been actively involved in experimental and theoretical aspects ofbioremediation technology, and in the instruction of numerical methods, process optimization, and processcontrol. JULIE M. GRANDZIELWSKI
work looks at the impact of authentic value- added capstone projects on student’s soft skills by comparing results of a multi-year collaboration survey given to multiple senior capstone teams. The observed trends suggest that projects with community impact (irrespective of size or geographic constraint) foster increased communication, participation, and ultimately collaboration.Introduction There is a worldwide push to engage and develop K-12 student interest in Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines1. Some STEM collegiate programs,such as civil and mechanical engineering, seem to have a plethora of incoming and returningstudents.Why?Buildingblocks
Paper ID #11902Faculty Perspectives on Benefits and Challenges of Hybrid LearningDr. Aliye Karabulut Ilgu, Iowa State University Dr. Aliye Karabulut-Ilgu is a lecturer in the department of Civil, Construction and Environmental En- gineering at Iowa State University. Her background is in Curriculum and Instruction, and her research interests include online learning, hybrid learning, and technology integration in higher education.Dr. Charles T. Jahren P.E., Iowa State University Charles T. Jahren is the W. A. Klinger Teaching Professor and the Assistant Chair for Construction Engi- neering in the Department of Civil
organizations including Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, The Student Sustainability Council, and The Society of Women Engineers and has also been named to the dean’s list for the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology. She graduated high school in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota and currently lives in Brownsburg, Indiana with her husband and two children.Mr. Austin C. Stanforth MS, IUPUI Austin C. Stanforth is a Graduate Research Assistant with the Institute for Research on Social Issues (IRSI) and Department of Geography at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). He is a Doctoral Candidate in the Applied Earth Sciences program at IUPUI and holds a Master’s of Science degree in
Paper ID #21863International Student Recruiting and Retention in Post-graduate STEM Ed-ucationMr. Andres Alejandro Herrera, University of Arkansas Andres Herrera served as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Arkansas College of Engineering where he focused his efforts on engineering outreach and undergraduate recruitment. He earned his B.S. in Industrial Engineering and M.S. in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas.Mr. Eric Specking, University of Arkansas Eric Specking serves as the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment for the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas. He directs the
Education / Spencer Post- doctoral Fellow and a 2018 NSF CAREER awardee in engineering education research. Dr. Svihla studies learning in authentic, real world conditions; this includes a two-strand research program focused on (1) authentic assessment, often aided by interactive technology, and (2) design learning, in which she studies engineers designing devices, scientists designing investigations, teachers designing learning experiences and students designing to learn.Dr. Pil Kang, University of New Mexico Sung ”Pil” Kang is an assistant professor at the University of New Mexico. His academic interests include change management, change model validation, and mindset evolution. He may be reached at pilkang@unm.edu
AC 2008-686: FRESHMAN PROJECT: DISCOVERING GLOBAL TRENDS – ASURVEY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES OF THE AEROSPACEINDUSTRYAlexander Friess, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University Alexander Friess is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University. He received his B.Sc. in Physics and M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His research background includes experimental fluid dynamics, composite materials and performance optimization, and he has been active globally as consultant and design engineer working on a variety of projects, including participating in the design and engineering of South Africa’s yacht for the America’s
Paper ID #6577A Student-Directed Professional Development Program for Doctoral StudentsSeeking Industry PlacementMr. Daniel P. Dempsey, University of Massachusetts Lowell Daniel Dempsey is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Plastics Engineering at the University of Mas- sachusetts Lowell. He obtained a B.S. in Plastics Engineering Technology from The Pennsylvania State University, and an M.S. in Plastics Engineering from UMass Lowell. His primary research interests involve microscale surface engineering and developing manufacturing strategies for nanoscale feature enabled polymer substrates.Dr. Carol Barry, University of
Technology and his B.S. in Systems Engineering at the United States Naval Academy in 2009. After graduating, Bryan joined the nuclear Navy, serving as a submarine officer onboard the U.S.S Louisville and at the Naval Prototype Training Unit from 2009-2017. Significant milestones include earning the Master Training Specialist Certification (the military’s highest instructor accreditation), Nuclear Professional Engineer Certification, two Naval Achievement Medals, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and a Naval Commendation Medal for his work troubleshooting and repairing the Moored Training Ship 635’s reactor and electrical distribution faults. Following his transition from active duty, Bryan earned his PhD
, instructional laboratories, and equity-focused teaching. She teaches biomedical instrumentation, signal processing, and control systems. She earned a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Designing a Bioinstrumentation Lab for All LearnersIntroductionCombining the experiences of the instructor, teaching assistant, and students, we utilizedparticipatory action research and the application of entrepreneurial mindset to improve theexperience for all students in a
understanding of the components, that is, each organization’s culture andpriorities, and how – or if – they align for the success of the collaborative [4]. When cultures andpriorities are taken for granted, ambiguous, or interpreted differently by individuals acrossorganizations, misunderstandings or differential experiences can lead to issues arising in MTS.This is further compounded by individual team member’s experiences within the sameorganization [5].Project BackgroundWe created a multisector MTS to develop and implement a project funded by the NationalScience Foundation’s (NSF’s) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (S-STEM) program titled “Improving Access to Career and EducationalDevelopment (I-ACED) for Talented, Low
me in the sciences, technology, engineering &you. Very much like me mathematics is thrilling. • To what extent do you intend to pursue a STEM- related career that may include research?Perception of how one aligns with characteristics of the entrepreneurial mindsetWe think that there may be a Not at all like me • A person who accepts uncertainty and riskrelationship between success in Not like me when he or she thinks it may lead to a bigSTEM-related majors and A little like me payoff or