Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kate N. Leipold, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #30072CAD for College: Switching to Onshape for Engineering Design ToolsMs. Kate N. Leipold, Rochester Institute of Technology Ms. Kate Leipold has a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. She is currently a senior lecturer of Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology. She teaches graphics and design classes in Mechanical Engineering, as well as consulting with students and faculty on 3D solid modeling questions. Ms. Leipold’s area of expertise is the new

Conference Session

Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Porcel, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Diversity

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International

Paper ID #25865Global Engineering and Language Attitudes in the U.S.: A QuandaryDr. Jorge Porcel, Missouri University of Science & Technology Dr. Jorge Porcel is an Associate Professor of Spanish at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He received his Masters and PhD from the University of Pittsburgh (PA) in Hispanic Linguistics. Research interests: sociolinguistics and second language acquisition. Teachings interests: Spanish phonetics and phonology, Spanish Linguistics, and Hispanic culture and civilization. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Global

Conference Session

Moving the Needle: The Complexities of Race and Gender in Engineering Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith J. Bowman, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #12727Engineering Degree Trends for African American Women and MenProf. Keith J Bowman, Illinois Institute of Technology Keith J. Bowman became Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in August, 2011, immediately following nearly five years of experience leading the Purdue School of Materials Engineering as Interim Head and Head. His first faculty appointment was as an Assistant Professor at Purdue University in 1988 after receiving de- grees from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), (B.S. 1981, M.S. 1983) and the

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicolas Ali Libre, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Mechanics

Paper ID #25644Affordable learning solutions and interactive content in engineering mechan-icsDr. Nicolas Ali Libre, Missouri University of Science & Technology Nicolas Ali Libre, PhD, is an assistant teaching professor of Civil Engineering in Missouri University of Science and Technology.He received his B.S. (2001), M.S. (2003) and Ph.D. (2009) in civil engineering with emphasis in structural engineering, all from the University of Tehran, Iran. His research interests and experience are in the field of computational mechanics, applied mathematics and cement-based composite materials. During his post-doc in the

Conference Session

FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Burton, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

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First-Year Programs

AC 2007-914: THE CHALLENGE OF TEACHING LARGE FIRST YEARENGINEERING CLASSESPeter Burton, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Page 12.1395.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Challenge of Teaching Large First Year Engineering ClassesIntroductionTeaching is not always appreciated to the same extent as research within universityenvironments and yet teaching, particularly of large classes, is a significant source of revenuefor universities and a significant contributor to reputation. Academic staff with lecturingresponsibilities will often prefer to focus their teaching on fourth year or postgraduatestudents, because more prestige is associated with these

Conference Session

A Century of Development, Promotion, and Reform: ASEE and Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Johnson, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education

AC 2008-58: THE EVOLUTION OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS,ENGINEERING EDUCATION AND INFORMATION LITERACYCarol Johnson, New Jersey Institute of Technology Carol Siri Johnson is an Assistant Professor of Humanities at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Her undergraduate degree is from Mount Holyoke College and her Ph.D. is from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Her research areas include technical communication in the American iron and steel industry and educational assessment. Page 13.1226.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The Evolution of the Professional

Conference Session

Software Engineering Curriculum Components

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Bagert, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

2006-2628: THE ROLE OF APPLICATION DOMAIN TRACKS IN SOFTWAREENGINEERING PROGRAMSDonald Bagert, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology DONALD J. BAGERT Dr. Bagert is the Director of Software Engineering and a Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana. His research interests include software process improvement, software tools for student advising, and software methodologies. Dr. Bagert is a registered Professional Engineer in software engineering in the state of Texas. Contact him at Don.Bagert@rose-hulman.edu. Page

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #7986An Engineering Physics Introduction to Electronics for ECE SophomoresDr. Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology DR. STEVE E. WATKINS is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla. His interests include educational innovation. He is active in IEEE, HKN, SPIE, and ASEE including service as the 2009 Midwest Section Chair and the 2012 Midwest Section Conference General Chair. His Ph.D. is from the University of Texas at Austin (1989). Contact: steve.e.watkins@ieee.org

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Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-1076: A FUEL CELL SYSTEMS COURSE FOR UNDERGRADUATEENGINEERING STUDENTSPatrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 15.29.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Fuel Cell Systems Course for Undergraduate Engineering StudentsAbstractA fuel cell course has been developed for junior/senior mechanical engineering students. Thefocus of the course is on systems level modeling of the fuel cell stack and the balance of plant.Lectures, assignments, and labs are geared toward introducing students to fuel cells anddeveloping the basics of thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and other disciplines needed toexplain

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin Edin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

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International

Paper ID #10082Creating an International Profile of a Degree Program in Mechanical Engi-neeringDr. Martin Edin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) Martin Edin Grimheden is an associate professor in Mechatronics at KTH, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, and head of the Mechatronics and Embedded Control Systems Division. Martin Edin Grimheden is also Program Director of the KTH Degree Program in Mechanical Engineering. Page 24.331.1 c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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College Industry Partnerships, Graduate Studies

AC 2011-355: IMPLEMENTING THE MASTERS FOR ENGINEERINGPROFESSIONALS DEGREE AT NJITStephen J. Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology Page 22.825.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Implementing the Master’s for Engineering Professionals Degree at NJITAbstract This paper reports on a plan for implementing a Master’s for Engineering Professionals atNew Jersey Institute of Technology. The Master’s for Engineering Professionals is intended forthe early career development of engineers in industry. It teaches the skill sets and abilitiesrequired of these

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia A. Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-647: NINE YEARS OF CALIBRATED PEER REVIEW IN RHETORICAND ENGINEERING DESIGNPatricia A. Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Patricia A. Carlson received the BA from the College of William and Mary and the MA and PhD from Duke University. She came to Rose-Hulman early in her teaching career and has taught a wide variety of courses. She is currently pursuing research interests in educational applications for Commmunication and Information Technology (CIT) Pat has held a number of American Society for Engineering Edu- cation summer fellowships that have taken her to NASA-Goddard, NASA-Langley, the Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen, Maryland, and NASA’s Classroom of the Future in Wheeling, WV. She was

Conference Session

Transgression, Conflict, and Altruism

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard A House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

Paper ID #43828”Moral Weirdos”: Effective Altruism and Empathy in Engineering EducationDr. Richard A House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Richard A. House is Associate Dean for Professional Development and Professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received a B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University and M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine. His interests include liberal education for engineers, engineering communication, and the rhetoric of science and technology. With Richard Layton, Jessica Livingston, and Sean Moseley, he is co-author of The Engineering Communication Manual

Conference Session

Students' Abilities and Attitudes

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chih Hsien Huang, MingChi University of Technology

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Mathematics

AC 2010-725: AN INVESTIGATION OF ENGINEERING STUDENTS' ATTITUDESTOWARD CALCULUS IN TAIWANChih Hsien Huang, MingChi University of Technology Page 15.168.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 An Investigation of Engineering Students' Attitudes toward Calculus in TaiwanAbstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate engineering students in Taiwan to (1) assess theirattitudes toward calculus, (2) determine the difference in attitudes scores between males andfemales and (3) assess the relationship between students, attitudes toward calculus and theircalculus achievement. Attitude was measured in cognitive, affective, and

Conference Session

Main Plenary 3 - Opportunities for collaboration with engineering educators in India (ISTE)

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

R. Murugesan, Anna University of Technology Madurai

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ASEE International Forum

GC 2012-5659: ISTE ACTIVITIES FOR PROMOTING INTERNATIONALCOLLABORATION IN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONDr. R. Murugesan Page 17.34.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 ISTE Activities forPromoting International Collaboration inEngineering Education Dr. R. Murugesan President, Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi Vice Chancellor, Anna University of Technology, Madurai, TamilNadu 1 Page 17.34.2 OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION ABOUT ISTE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Collection

2015 ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education

Authors

Katheryn Kennedy, CIESE, Stevens Institute of Technology

Paper ID #14281Algae to the Rescue: Infusing engineering into High School BiologyKatheryn Kennedy, CIESE, Stevens Institute of Technology Kathy Kennedy is a Program Manager for CIESE at Stevens Institute of Technology. Kathy is an ex- perienced college, high school, and middle school science teacher and has led numerous K-12 teacher professional development programs in engineering and STEM education. Kathy holds a degree in bi- ology from Siena College, a Masters in Biomedical Science from Baylor University, and is currently enrolled in a doctoral program at Walden University

Conference Session

Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Perihan Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Suhas S Alkunte, Old Dominion University; Orkhan Huseynov, The University of Alabama in Huntsville; Mohammad Alshaikh Ali, Tennessee Technological University; Vivekanand A Naikwadi, Tennessee Technological University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Paper ID #41356Unique Instructional Delivery of Additive Manufacturing: A Holistic ReviewDr. Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University Currently, Dr. Fidan serves as a Professor of the Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Technology at Tennessee Technological University. His research and teaching interests are in additive manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, distance learning.Dr. Perihan Fidan, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Perihan Fidan is a faculty member at the Curriculum and Instruction department at Tennessee Tech University. Her current research interests include STEM education, 3D

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology in the Classroom

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Sanders, California State University, Fullerton; Serop Kelkelian, California State University, Fullerton; Markus Wieser; Guenter Bischof, Joanneum

students”. In Proceedings of the 125th American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition (ASEE 2018). [3] Sanders, J., 2018. “Demystifying tensors: A friendly approach for students of all disciplines”. In Proceedings of the 125th American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition (ASEE 2018). [4] Jeffreys, H., 1931. Cartesian Tensors. Cambridge University Press. [5] Gurney, C., 1984. “Representation of tensors by matrices”. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 15(6), pp. 703–711. [6] Griffiths, D. J., 1999. Introduction to Electrodynamics. Prentice Hall. [7] Taylor, J. R., 2005. Classical Mechanics. University Science Books. [8] Sadd, M. H

Conference Session

Construction Materials and Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rui Liu, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas at San Antonio

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Construction

HatipkarasuluDepartment of Construction Science, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX; Email: rui.liu@utsa.edu, yilmaz.karasulu@utsa.eduAbstractBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) is an emerging trend in construction industry and adesired skill for construction management students as they are preparing for their professionalcareers. Recent surveys showed that university level BIM education of the architecture,engineering, and construction programs in the United States increased dramatically in the pastseveral years. Structuring a course that would properly address the learning needs of studentswith different levels of technology skills and construction experience is a considerable challenge.This paper presents the

Conference Session

ETD - A Technology Potpourri II

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samia Afrin, East Tennessee State University; Christopher Hudson, East Tennessee State University

Paper ID #369745S Program Implementation in Homeowner’s Garage: ACase StudySamia Afrin (Assistant Professor) Dr. Samia Afrin is an Assistant Professor at East Tennessee State University. She has her PhD in Environmental Science & Engineering. Her area of expertise includes fluid mechanics, heat transfer, concentrating solar power, and resistive coating.Christopher John Hudson (Student) I am a Manufacturing Engineering Technology student at East Tennessee State University. Prior to my time at ETSU, I obtained a technical degree in Machine Tool Technology from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology and an

Conference Session

Using Technology to Enhance Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Chen, California Polytechnic State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-1571: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ASYNCHRONOUS PODCASTING OFCLASSESJohn Chen, California Polytechnic State University John Chen is an Associate Professor in the mechanical engineering department at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), which he joined in fall 2008. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering at Rowan University. He has been an active member of ASEE since 1994. Page 14.1208.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The Effectiveness of Asynchronous Podcasting of ClassesKeywords: Podcast, Asynchronous learning, Social

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Technology-Related Educational Research

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Zilles, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; David Mussulman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Computers in Education

the faculties of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University and the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Davis. Prof. West holds a Ph.D. in Control and Dynamical Systems from the California Institute of Technology and a B.Sc. in Pure and Applied Mathematics from the University of Western Australia. His research is in the field of scientific computing and numerical analysis, where he works on computational algorithms for simulating complex stochastic systems such as atmospheric aerosols and feedback control. Prof. West is the recipient of the NSF CAREER award and is a University of Illinois Distinguished Teacher-Scholar and College of Engineering Education Innovation

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology in the Classroom

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guenter Bischof, Joanneum; Christian Steinmann; Thomas Kainz; Eric Menard; Robert Poetsch; Maximilian Sterkl; Christoph Tröster

electric cars.© American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.comBringing differential equations to life by two- and three-dimensionalvisualizations of numerically simulated dynamic systemsGünter Bischof 1, Christian J. Steinmann 1, 2, Thomas Kainz 1, Eric C. Menard 1,Robert Poetsch 1, Maximilian Sterkl 1, and Christoph Tröster 11 Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Automotive Engineering, Graz, Austria2 HM&S IT Consulting, Graz, AustriaAbstract – The use of technology in the teaching and learning of mathematics is becomingincreasingly more prevalent in mathematics education. It affects not only how to teachmathematics, but also what mathematics becomes possible to be taught

Conference Session

Computing Technology Applications-II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamer Omar, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Srikanth Venkatesan, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Abdelfattah Amamra, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Computing and Information Technology

engineering and technology systems domains.Dr. Srikanth Venkatesan, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Venkatesan is an assistant professor in Computer Information Systems department at Cal Poly Pomona. He received his doctorate degree from University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. His research interests include cloud computing, information assurance, health informatics, online social networks, social network analytics and e-commerce. His teaching expertise at the graduate level is in the area of cloud computing and internet of things. At the undergraduate level, he has taught object-oriented systems analysis and design, intermediate java programming, management information systems, statistics

Conference Session

Digital Technologies and Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Ben Uriel Sherrett, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

process at Oregon State University where he is pursuing a MS in Mechanical Engineering. His secondary research interest is engineering education.Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He cur- rently has research activity in areas related to thin film materials processing and engineering education. He is interested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Dr. Koretsky is a six-time Intel Faculty Fellow and has won awards for his work in engineering education at the university and national levels. Acknowledgements - The

Conference Session

Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ayla Acuña, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Moe Rabea, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Printing Density Effects on the Mechanical Properties of the Carbon-Fiber and Polylactic Acid Specimens,” Engineering and Technology Journal, Vol. 37, Part A, No. 04, pp. 128-132, 2019.[2] C. Aumnate, A. Pongwisuthiruchte, P. Pattananuwat, and P. Potiyaraj, “Fabrication of ABS/Graphene Oxide Composite Filament for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D Printing,” Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 2018, pp. 1–9, Nov. 2018, doi: https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/2830437.[3] H. Yang, F. Ji, Z. Li, and S. Tao, “Preparation of Hydrophobic Surface on PLA and ABS by Fused Deposition Modeling,” Polymers, vol. 12, no. 7, p. 1539, Jul. 2020, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12071539.[4] M. Jasim, T. Abbas, and A. Huayier

Conference Session

Technical Session T1B

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Amanda Marie Singer, Michigan Technological University; Katrina L Carlson, Michigan Technological University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, Montana Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Sarah Tan, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity, Full Papers

Paper ID #36384Familial Influence on the Choice to Study Engineering: Insights from aCross-University Study.Miss Amanda Marie Singer, Michigan Technological University Amanda Singer is a PhD student in the Department of Engineering Education at the Ohio State Univer- sity. Prior to attending OSU, she received a B.S. and M.S. in environmental engineering from Michigan Technological University. Her current research interests include understanding engineering identity and motivation in first-generation college students, online learning pedagogy, and service learning projects.Mrs. Katrina L Carlson, Michigan Technological

Collection

2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Brett Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Norma L Veurink, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

Paper ID #32084Three Years After Rollout: A Report on Systemic Changes in a First-YearEngineering ProgramDr. Amy J. Hamlin, Michigan Technological University AJ Hamlin is a Principle Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Tech- nological University, where she teaches first-year engineering courses. Her research interests include engineering ethics, spatial visualization, and educational methods. She is an active member in the Mul- tidisciplinary Engineering and the Engineering Design Graphics Divisions of ASEE. For the Multidisi- plinary Division she has served as the Secretary/Treasurer and

Conference Session

Development of Undergraduate Distance Education Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology; Hamid Hadim, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Robert Ubell, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2007-2828: FEASIBILITY OF A FULLY ONLINE UNDERGRADUATEMECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE FOR NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNERSFrank Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology Dr. Frank Fisher is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. Dr. Fisher earned BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh, Masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Learning Sciences (School of Education and Social Policy), and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, all from Northwestern University. Professor Fisher is co-Director of the Nanotechnology Graduate Program at Stevens (www.stevens.edu/nano), and is

Conference Session

ETD - A Technology Potpourri III

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Trueba, Texas State University; Anthony Torres, Texas State University

Paper ID #36923Incorporating a Milestone-Based Project Based LearningMethod in a Foundry CourseLuis Trueba Luis Trueba Jr. received a B.S. in metallurgical engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso in 1993 and Ph.D. in metallurgical engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly the University of Missouri- Rolla) in 2003. He is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and associate doctoral faculty of the Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization Program at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Luis teaches courses in