thought about thecomputer programming and hardware interface required to achieve this graphic display. Afterteaching freshman engineering for a number of years and observing the skills of recentlyentering freshmen, the question becomes are the secondary or high schools doing all they can tointerest students in a university engineering degree? What skills are necessary to help highschool students develop the skills and make the transition to a successful university academiccareer? Defining the Skills GapFaculty teaching introductory freshman engineering courses indicate that there exists what somewould call a “Skills Gap” referring to the lack of skills that graduating high school students arebringing to their
, Florida International University Dr. Bruk T. Berhane received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Mary- land in 2003. He then completed a master’s degree in engineering management at George Washington University in 2007. In 2016, he earned a Ph.D. in the Minority and Urban Education Unit of the Col- lege of Education at the University of Maryland. Bruk worked at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, where he focused on nanotechnology, from 2003 to 2005. In 2005 he left JHU/APL for a fellowship with the National Academies where he conducted research on methods of increasing the number of women in engineering. After a brief stint teaching mathematics in Baltimore City
of the Provost’s Inclusive Teaching Fellowship at CMU, was the 2020 recipient of the Frederick A. Howes Scholar Award in Computational Science and the 2016 MIT Graduate Teaching Award in the School of Engineering, and is an alumnus of the Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship and the Tau Beta Pi Graduate Fellowship. Wang directs the Mechanics of Materials via Molecular and Multiscale Methods Laboratory (M5 Lab) at CMU, which focuses on computational micro- and nanoscale mechanics of fluids, soft matter, and active matter, with applications in Civil and Environmental Engineering across the nexus of water, en- ergy, sustainable materials, and urban livability. The M5 Lab is particularly
puzzles by handing pieces of paper back and forth and discussing where the strips belonged. The new solution had to replicate this process as closely as possible. • Easy to disseminate: The instructional team responsible for the course were already transitioning courses and laboratories online, along with dealing with the inherent work overhead of an online course. The solution could not require an instructor to create duplicate documents, copy and paste code for multiple teams, or other work-intensive operations. • Self-checking: In the in-person implementation, the instructional team (one faculty member and multiple undergraduate teaching assistants) would rotate around the classroom
- prentice Faculty Grant from the Educational Research Methods ASEE Division in 2009. She also has been an Electrical Engineering Professor for two Mexican universities. Dr. Mendoza is interested in sTEm education, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, Latino studies in engineering and computer aided/instructional technology in sTEm.Dr. Russ Meier, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Russ Meier is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University. His teaching and research interests include embedded systems, evolvable hardware, the use of complex adaptive systems in digital
; Awards and recognition. Teaching Grading and administration; Job Salary and benefits; Assistants Help with student learning directly; Community engaged design teaching experience; Time and expertise. Personal / professional community engagement. Engineering Allowing for course credit (tech Promotional materials for recruiting; College electives, senior design, 1st-year); Increased diversity; Laboratory funding; Provides experiential learning in 1st year to senior design; Facilities and personnel technical Broader impacts for research grants; expertise; Awards and recognition
Academic Integrity in the ClassroomAuthor: Dr. Steve SternbergAffiliation: Chemical Engineering, University Minnesota Duluth ssternbe@d.umn.eduThis paper will explore issues of academic integrity (AI) in the classroom: Define several meanings of academic integrity Explore how and why students cheat Describe techniques to enhance student integrityThe work is based on personal observations and informal discussions with many studentsthroughout my career as a student and as an instructor.Academic Integrity is a term used to describe the expectation of honest, open, and responsibleconduct while engaged in scholarly activity - be it research, teaching, service
Paper ID #32543Academic Success and Retention of Underprepared StudentsDr. Robin A. M. Hensel, West Virginia University Robin A. M. Hensel, Ed.D., is the Assistant Dean for Freshman Experience in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University. While her doctorate is in Curriculum and Instruction, focusing on higher education teaching of STEM fields, she also holds B.S. and M.A. degrees in Mathematics. Dr. Hensel has over seven years of experience working in engineering teams and in project management and administration as a Mathematician and Computer Systems Analyst
Paper ID #34513Work in Progress: Implementing Elements of Engineering Design intoCalculusDr. Salvador Mayoral, California State University, Fullerton Dr. Salvador Mayoral received his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, Irvine in 2013. As a graduate student, Dr. Mayoral worked on the shielding of jet noise by a hybrid wing body aircraft. In 2014, Dr. Mayoral joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Fullerton where he currently serves as an Assistant Professor. As the PI of the Wind Tunnel Laboratory, his research interests span the areas
and aspects of tech- nological and engineering philosophy and literacy. In particular how such literacy and competency are reflected in curricular and student activities. His interests also include Design and Engineering, the human side of engineering, new ways of teaching engineering in particular Electromagnetism and other classes that are mathematically driven. His research and activities also include on avenues to connect Product Design and Engineering Education in a synergetic way. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021The challenge: The role of the student in Engineering and TechnologicalLiteracy programs, perspectives, discussions, and
Paper ID #32604Lessons Learned From Moving a Civil Engineering Fundamentals CourseFromSecond-Year to the First YearDr. Stephanie L. Walkup PE, Villanova University Stephanie Walkup is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Villanova University. She obtained both her BS and MS degrees from Lehigh University and her PhD from Villanova University. Her research in- terests include internal and external reinforcement of concrete structures using fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) materials, repair of deficient metal-plate connected wood trusses, and instructional methodologies for introductory engineering courses. She serves on ACI
Paper ID #33854Convergence in Engineering and Architectural Design Education:Mission-driven Integrated Design StudioDr. Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University Ryan Solnosky is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University at University Park. Dr. Solnosky has taught courses for Architec- tural Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Pre-Major Freshman in Engineering. He received his integrated Bachelor of Architectural Engineering/Master of Architectural Engineering (BAE/MAE), and PhD. de- grees in architectural engineering from The Pennsylvania
Paper ID #33150Material Property Variation in an Additive Manufacturing LabProf. Charles Pringle PE P.E., Central Washington University Charles Pringle is a professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Central Washington University. Charles teaches upper division courses including the senior capstone course.Dr. Craig Johnson P.E., Central Washington University Dr. Johnson is retired with Emeritus status and continues to assist the MET program (Mechanical Engi- neering Technology Program at Central Washington University - www.cwu.edu/engineering ). He was the ASEE Campus Representative, Mat’ls Div Chair, PNW
, he is enrolled in a Master of Science program in Satellite Instruments, expecting graduation in 2021. Now working in research projects at the Paraguay Space Agency.Dr. Diego Herbin Stalder, Universidad Nacional de Asunci´on I’m currently working as a full-time researcher at Asuncion National University, Engineering School (FIUNA). I’m teaching also C/C++ programming and physics at the engineering school FIUNA. We have several research projects on Space Engineering and Deep Learning Applications. I obtained my Ph.D. at the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), where my research was focused in two main projects: (i) Bayesian Surface Photometry Analysis and (ii) the study of the Environmental effects on
and hopeful that this experience willhelp them in obtaining an internship or a new job with reputed engineering firms. Majority of thestudents agreed that CSP helped them to apply their class room knowledge and laboratory skillsinto industrial projects. They expressed that CSP’s gave them a great opportunity to work in ateam and helped them to network with fellow students from other disciplines and industry 471experts. They considered these projects as skill building activities that will be useful in their firstprofessional jobs. They also stressed the importance of project planning and communicationwhile working on these projects. Students appreciated the freedom to work independently on theCSP
Paper ID #35252An International Wireless Connectivity Capstone Design Project forElectrical and Computer Engineering StudentsDr. Pritpal ”Pali” Singh, Villanova University Dr. Pritpal Singh is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Villanova University. He re- ceived a BSc in Physics from the University of Birmingham, UK in 1978, and Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Applied Sciences/Electrical Engineering from the University of Delaware in 1981 and 1984, respec- tively. Dr. Singh teaches courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the areas of semiconductor microelectronics, renewable energy systems and
Paper ID #35073REU: A Balancing ActMs. Margo Cousins, University of Texas at Austin Ms. Cousins leads the academic advising team for Biomedical Engineering (BME) bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs since 2011. She oversees programming and advising activities aimed at improv- ing student success and professional development for all BME students. In addition to advising students individually, Ms. Cousins: teaches professional development workshops; facilitates first-year student in- terest groups; facilitates the department’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site BME
, as well as covering the costs ofthe materials that will be developed. Consequently, the authors propose to submit an NSF "proof Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Educationof concept" proposal to the Course Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement -- EducationalMaterials Development track for the 2004 funding year. The proposal will seek to develop theworkshops at the regional level. If the project is successful, the workshop model would befurther developed for dissemination at first the state and then at the national level. Broader issuesconcerning the
- troduction, practical use, and educational value of online laboratories (remote, virtual, and cross-reality) and online experimentation in engineering instruction. In his work, he focuses on developing broader educational strategies for the design and use of online engineering equipment, putting these into practice and provide the evidence base for further development efforts. Moreover, Dr. May is developing instruc- tional concepts to bring students into international study contexts so that they can experience intercultural collaboration and develop respective competences. Dr. May is Vice President of the International As- sociation of Online Engineering (IAOE), which is an international non-profit organization to encourage
from http://knowledgecenter.csg.org/drupal/system/files/FF_Women_STEM.pdfDeCastro-Ambrosetti, D., & Cho, G. (2002). Technology— panacea or obstacle in the education of diverse student populations. Multicultural Education 10: 25–30.Finkel, L. (2017). Walking the path together from high school to STEM majors and careers: Utilizing community engagement and a focus on teaching to increase opportunities for URM students. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 26(1), 116–126. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-016-9656-yFraleigh-Lohrfink, K. J., Whittington, D., & Feinberg, A. P. (2013). Increase in science research commitment in a didactic and laboratory-based program targeted to gifted minority high-school
Paper ID #35162Reflections from Virtual Undergraduate Summer Research Experience withInterdisciplinary TeamsMr. Gurcan Comert, Associate Professor of Engineering at Benedict College, has been teaching undergraduate transportation, mathematics, statistics, and computer science courses at different levels. He has been involved in under- graduate research experiences programs since 2011. He has been working on risk analyses and intelligent transportation systems through the development of applications of statistical models on different systems such as traffic signals and freeway monitoring. He is also engaged in the
of waves. Listening to Waves (LTW) is a program designed toincrease adolescents’ interest in STEM through the science of sound and music. Based onLTW’s early experience performing STEM outreach activities in schools, LTW recognized theneed to create easily accessible tools for visualizing and manipulating sound. In particular, LTWhas been developing browser-based implementations of a signal generator, an oscilloscope, and aspectrogram. These tools, commonly used in physics and engineering laboratories, represent andanalyze data gathered through the computer microphone and sent to the speaker. LTW hasmodified them and added functionalities that allow students to deepen their engagement byplayfully creating sound and music. For example, the
Paper ID #35246Development of a Mechatronics System Design CourseDr. Benjamin D McPheron, Anderson University Benjamin D. McPheron is Chair of the Department of Physical Sciences ans Engineering and Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Anderson University. Dr. McPheron received his B.S.E.E. in Electrical Engineering at Ohio Northern University in 2010, and his Ph.D, in Electrical Engineering from the Department of Electrical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University in 2014. Dr. McPheron teaches Freshman Engineering and various courses in Electrical Engineering including Circuit Theory, Electronics
options of online teaching methods1,2,3 prior to making thetransformation of the on-campus course to the on-demand course. Our on-demand approach boresome resemblance to the online modality. The following steps were taken in such transformation.Revision of the course learning outcomesIn the transition from the on-campus, in-person course in fall 2019 to the online, on-demandcourse in summer 2020, the course learning outcomes for the in-person course were reviewed. Inthe review, we found that most of the outcomes could be transitioned to the on-demand coursewithout modifications. For outcomes involving in-person, in-laboratory experiments, they werenot feasible in that summer term due to campus closure. They were replaced by computer-aidedcontrol
Purdue, Dr. LaRose serves as a teacher educator,preparing future agricultural educators to meet the needs of a diverse array of learners in their classes. Sheteaches coursework in curriculum design, laboratory teaching practices, and teaching methods in agricul-tural education. Central to all of Dr. LaRose’s work as an educator and a scholar is an effort to addressinequities in agricultural education curriculum, program design, and recruitment practices. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021Using Enhanced Professional Networks to Increase Overall Student RetentionAbstractThe National Science Foundation awarded funds in 2016 through the Division of
laboratory protocols for a research environment. In addition to his research, he operated as the assistant lab manager where he coordinated certifications, trainings, and logistical concerns for approxi- mately 30 members across four different research groups and completed maintenance of shared laboratory equipment. He also was a founding member of the Temple University Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) student chapter and acted as the secretary and vice president over the course of his undergraduate studies.Dr. Robert S. Cargill II P.E., CBE Consultants, Inc. Dr. Robert S. Cargill II is the President of CBE Consultants, Inc. Dr. Cargill applies his expertise in the principles of bioengineering to projects emphasizing
U.S. Army Research Laboratory, the U.S. Army Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate, the U.S. Army Redstone Technical Test Center, and numerous sponsors from the private sector. His research interests in- clude intelligent sensors and supporting software infrastructure, knowledge representation and inference, data and knowledge visualization, software engineering, logic programming applications, and STEM ed- ucation. Russomanno received his B.E.E. in electrical engineering from Auburn University in 1986, and an M.E. in electrical and computer engineering (1989) and Ph.D. (1993) in computer engineering from the University of South Carolina. American
. 6I. In the first‐year introductory course, Introduction to Chemical and Biological Engineering, the students perform multiple assignments: ‐ An implicit bias activity in the laboratory sections ‐ An interactive theatre sketch of a dysfunctional team interaction is performed, with trained facilitators guiding the activity [7] ‐ Regular surveys to assess these various activities ‐ Teamwork with intentional coverage by instructors and professors on things like team norms or dealing with conflict.II. In the first‐year computing course, Introduction to MATLAB for Chemical and Biological Engineers, the students perform multiple
several different treatment approaches, such asfilter paper, sand, or carbon filtration for treatment efficacy. Two-inch PVC piping materialswere provided for the students to serve as their treatment apparatus. Figure 1 presents pictures ofthe silty water used as the treatment challenge, and student-created treatment devices.Figure 1. Water (silted) and student treatment devices for GEEN 1201 (Fall 2019).The treatment testing was conducted in the chemical engineering unit operations laboratory, andwas the first time the freshmen students had been in this facility. The treatment testingperformed by the students provided hands-on experience in basic fluids concepts. The studentsassessed their treatment efficacy qualitatively by visual clarity of
-2018) and ISQED (2016-2017). Dr. Ghosh is a recipient of Intel Technology and Manufacturing Group Excellence Award in 2009, Intel Divisional Award in 2011, Intel Departmental Awards in 2011 and 2012, USF Outstanding Re- search Achievement Award in 2015, College of Engineering Outstanding Research Achievement Award in 2015, DARPA Young Faculty Award (YFA) in 2015, ACM SIGDA Outstanding New Faculty Award in 2016, YFA Director’s Fellowship in 2017, Monkowsky Career Development Award in 2018, Lutron Spira Teaching Excellence Award in 2018 and Dean’s Certificate of Excellence in 2019. He is a Senior member of the IEEE and the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), and, Associate member of Sigma Xi. He serves as a