Paper ID #22865Incorporating Active Learning Strategies into an Engineering Economics CourseDr. Ona Egbue, University of South Carolina, Upstate Ona Egbue is an assistant professor in the Division of Natural Sciences and Engineering at the University of South Carolina Upstate. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology, a Master’s degree in Earth and Environmental Resource Management from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineer- ing from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria. Her research interests include
Mechanical Engineering disciplines in the areas of engineering mechanics, structural engineering, structural design, and solid mechanics., crashworthiness, and Plates & Shells.Dr. Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint Dr. Anca L. Sala is Professor and Dean of the College of Engineering at Baker College. In addition to her administrative role she is involved with development of new engineering and technology programs and curriculum, improving teaching and assessment of student learning, assessment of program outcomes and objectives, and ABET accreditation. She is a founding member of Mi-Light Michigan Photonics Cluster, and is active in the ASEE, ASME, and OSA professional societies serving in various capacities
Paper ID #21927Peer-Led-Team-Learning in a Mechanics I: Statics CourseDr. James E. Lewis, University of Louisville James E. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville. His research interests include paral- lel and distributed computer systems, cryptography, engineering education, undergraduate retention and technology (Tablet PCs) used in the classroom.Dr. Thomas D. Rockaway, University of Louisville Thomas D. Rockaway, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering
October, 2013. He is presently a co PI on the NSF IUSE: Affordable Desktop Learning Modules to Facilitate Transformation in Undergraduate Engineering Classes, High School Recruitment and Retention.Mr. Fanhe Shamus Meng, Washington State University Mr. Fanhe Meng received his B.S in school of materials science and engineering in Nanjing University of Science and Technology. He is working towards a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering in Washington State University. He has been involved in fabricating low cost fluid experiments combining computer- aided design, 3D printing and vacuum forming since 2014. He speaks both English and Chinese.Dr. Olusola Adesope, Washington State University c American
Minnesota Duluth Dr. Hill is focused on active learning teaching methods and materials research. After receiving her Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Dr. Hill spent several years working industrially.Amy J. Karlsson, University of Maryland - College Park Amy J. Karlsson is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Maryland - College Park. She received her BS in chemical engineering from Iowa State University and her PhD in chemical engineering from the University Wisconsin - Madison. At the University of Maryland, she has taught Separations, Unit Operations, and Protein Engineering and enjoys mentoring students of all levels in research focused
significant research projects investigating musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace, assistive technologies for persons with disabilities, adaptive technology development, robotics and human-system interactions c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Integrating Product-Safety Curriculum to Enhance Design and Reinforce Engineering EthicsAbstractThe National Society of Professional Engineers’ (NSPE) Code of Ethics for Engineers has, as itsfirst Fundamental Canon, the admonition: Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of thepublic. Despite recognizing and accepting this, the majority of today’s engineering students aregiven little guidance on safety. Product
University of Technology, Iran in 2012 and his BSc degree in Civil Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran in 2010. He is a member of standing committee on Education and Training in Transportation Research Board (TRB). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Developing an Understanding of Civil Engineering Practitioner Problem- Solving Rationale Using Multiple Contextual RepresentationsAbstractThis paper presents the preliminary findings of a larger study on the problem-solving rationaleassociated with the use of multiple contextual representations. Four engineering practitionerssolved a problem associated with headloss in pipe flow while their visual attention was
Paper ID #21058Project Shhh! A Library Design Contest for Engineering StudentsLindsay Anderberg, New York University Lindsay Anderberg is the Interdisciplinary Science & Technology Librarian and Poly Archivist at Bern Dibner Library of Science & Technology in Brooklyn, New York. She received her MSLIS with a con- centration in rare books and special collections from Long Island University’s Palmer School of Library and Information Science. She holds a master’s degree in science studies from New York University’s John W. Draper Interdisciplinary Master’s Program in Humanities and Social Thought and a bachelor’s degree
. His research interests include capstone design teaching and assessment, undergraduate engineering stu- dent leadership development, and social network analysis. He is also a licensed professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.Prof. Tom Weis, Rhode Island School of DesignLt. Col. Harry Howard Jones IV c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Mechanical Engineering Design for Complex Environments: Incorporating Industrial Design Perspectives into a Multidisciplinary Capstone Design ProjectAbstract The rapid pace of global communications development coupled with an unprecedentedincrease in technological advancement has increased the need for
State University,offers the following definition: Flipped learning is a pedagogical approach in which first contact with new concepts moves from the group learning space to the individual learning space in the form of structured activity, and the resulting group space is transformed into a dynamic, interactive learning environment where the educator guides students as they apply concepts and engage creatively in the subject matter (see p. 20 in Ref. 3). a Abbreviations used throughout this paper include: active learning classroom (ALC), Center for Teaching& Learning (CTL), chemical engineering (ChE), information technology (IT), institutional review board(IRB
Mathematics from Seattle University, a masters in Civil Engineering from Stanford University with an emphasis on struc- tural engineering, and a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Canney taught in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Seattle University for four years and now works in private consulting. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Faculty Perceptions of Challenges to Educating Engineering and Computing Students About Ethics and Societal ImpactsAbstractEvaluating ethics and societal impacts (ESI) is an integral part of engineering in anincreasingly globalized and technology dependent world. Despite the recognized
Education, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He is currently the Vice Chair of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Committee on Sustainability subcommittee on Formal Engineering Education.Dr. Brandon Sorge, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis Brandon Sorge is an Assistant Professor of STEM Education Research in the Department of Technology Leadership and Communication at the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. His research interests include all aspects of STEM education, especially the impacts of all levels of policy on the development of a STEM literate workforce. He also conducts research related to leadership and the
engineering students and disciplinesbelieve that creativity is an important skill/attitude.Elements related to information technology were the second most common outcome that thesenior CE students indicated was missing from the BOK2. One example quote from a student is,“While reading through I did notice that the BOK could be expanded to include… technologicalproficiency. Technological proficiency goes almost without argument in this day and age. As theworld moves from paper to computers it would be in the engineering world’s best interest tohave a good handle on technology.” A similar comment from another student was, “There aremultiple skills that could be added to the list, including general computing abilities. Every class Ihave taken here at
Paper ID #24291The Effectiveness of Webinars in Professional Skills and Engineering EthicsEducation in Large Online ClassesMr. Brendon Lumgair P.Eng., University of Calgary Brendon is an ”out-of-the-box” engineer with degrees in engineering and philosophy. He is passionate about using webinars and online learning tools to engage learners on their own terms. When students feel comfortable they ask more questions and participate in activities and discussions about the material, thus increasing retention and student satisfaction. After 10 years of industry experience Brendon became an engineering technology instructor at
ofbreadth versus depth in the introductory transportation engineering course as universitiescontinue to struggle with which topics and additional issues (such as policy, energy,environment, and technology) to include [19]. The following section furthers the discussion onthis introductory course and its contents.Introductory Transportation Engineering CoursesAn introductory course is often the first exposure to transportation engineering that civilengineering students receive in their undergraduate career. This course has the ability toinspire students to pursue more advanced transportation engineering courses andultimately a career within the field. In order to gain students’ attention, introductorycourses require effective strategies [23] of
Simio company. He has published his research (over 100 refereed papers) in refereed journals, the four book chapters and at international conferences. He serves as a re- viewer for several international journals, and he co-edited proceedings of Group Technology/ Cellular Manufacturing World Symposium 2003.He is the general chair of the Flexible Automation and Intelli- gent Manufacturing conference FAIM2018 which is being organized by the Russ College in June 2018 in Columbus, OH. Dr. Sormaz received his Ph.D. degree in industrial and systems engineering and MSc. in computer science from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, and MSc in industrial engineering and BS. in mechanical engineering from
from different fields and countries. Dr. Gulacar has developed and organized workshops about implementation of social constructivist methods and effective use of technological tools in science classrooms.Dr. Jennifer H. Choi, University of California, Davis Jennifer Choi is currently a Lecturer with potential for security of employment (LPSOE) in the Depart- ment of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at UC Davis. In addition to teaching core undergraduate courses, Jennifer is aimed at integrating engineering design principles and hands-on experiences throughout the curriculum, and playing an active role in the senior design course. She has interests in engineering educa- tion, curricular innovation, as well as impacting
working in industry she completed a Ph.D. is in Interdisciplinary Engineering with a specific focus on engineering education from Texas A&M University. Her research areas of focus are faculty perspectives and growth through curriculum design and redesign, interdisciplinary teaching and learning, reflective eportfolios and professional development of graduate students related to teaching.Dr. Raymundo Arr´oyave, Texas A&M University Dr. Arroyave is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. He received his Ph. D. degree in Materials Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His teaching inter- ests include undergraduate courses on materials science and numerical methods and
Paper ID #21114Outcomes Assessment in an ACCE Construction Management ProgramDr. David L. Batie, East Carolina University David L. Batie is an Associate Professor and ECU Scholar-Teacher. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Outcomes Assessment Development in an ACCE Construction Management ProgramThis paper presents the various perspectives on and levels of outcomes assessment developed bya construction management program implementing the new American Council for ConstructionEducation (ACCE) Student Learning Outcomes accreditation requirements. The variouselements of assessment
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She also holds a master’s degree in Mechanical Engi- neering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Wilson teaches courses in Control Systems and Biomechan- ics. Dr. Wilson also conducts research in the neuromuscular control of human motion using engineering principles from control theory and dynamics. She has studied the effects of occupational exposures such as vibration on the lumbar spine and low back disorders. She is involved in the development of medical devices used in physical therapy, obstetrics, and internal medicine.Dr. Elaina J. Sutley, University of Kansas Dr. Sutley is an
tointroduce temporary structures in their programs. According to Banik in [1], very few ABET(Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) and ACCE (Accreditation Council forConstruction Education) accredited programs offer temporary structures as part of theircurriculum. A few of the programs that are currently teaching temporary structures do so becausethey see the value and are committed to providing their students with relevant knowledgeirrespective of the fact that the course may not be required in their curriculum. According toACCE in [2], there are 75 baccalaureate degree programs, four master’s degree programs, and 13associate degree programs that are ACCE accredited. A look at ASC (Associated Schools ofConstruction) membership list
Industrial Engineering.Mr. Vidanelage Lakshika Dayarathna, Mississippi State UniversityDr. Debisree Ray, Mississippi State UniversityMs. Ginnie Shih En Hsu c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL TRAINING ENVIROMENT FOR TEACHING SINGLE AND MULTI-QUEUING THEORY INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING QUEUING THEORY CONCEPTSAbstract:In the domain of Industrial Engineering (IE), there are several theoretical concepts such as,inventory theory and queuing theory. The implementation of VR technology in the IE domain canbenefit students by providing an immersive and interactive environment and presenting a morepractical and visual context to the theoretical concepts than can be provided through
has served as a consultant to industry for over 10 years.Dr. Teresa J.K. Hall, South Dakota State University Hall is currently professor and head of the Construction and Operations Management department at South Dakota State University. She also serves the JJ Lohr College of Engineering as program coordinator for the professional masters degree in Engineering.Dr. Albena Yuliyanova Yordanova, South Dakota State Univeristy Education: University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa; Doctor of Technology with emphasis in Sus- tainable Design & Construction (2016); University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri ; Master of Arts in Architectural Studies (2005); Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Sofia, Bulgaria
valuable insightsinto current campus information needs, and raise the level of library efficiency in collectiondevelopment and technical services processing.IntroductionThe development and maintenance of relevant library collections that support engineeringeducation and research experience many challenges. Foremost, the subscription costsof science, technology, engineering and medicine (STEM) journals and databases hadreached an unsustainable level, with the annual inflation rate being much higher than inother disciplines [1]. Moreover, the number of publications supporting traditionalengineering disciplines and new and/or interdisciplinary research is on the rise.Furthermore, the overall expansion of digital content availability lead to an
. Hatice Ozturk is a Teaching Associate Professor at North Carolina State University, Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. She teaches Signals and Systems, works on curriculum development and coordinates assessment and accreditation activities. Her engineering education area of research is devel- opment of instructional technologies for successful math to engineering transition. She also collaborates with faculty in Women’s and Gender Studies to study the impacts of interventions done to increase the number of women in engineering.Prof. Kelly A Umstead, North Carolina State University Kelly Umstead is an assistant professor of industrial design at North Carolina State University. She earned her MID from NC State
University (Fort Collins, CO, USA). She has experience working as a graduate teaching assistant for computer aided engineering, biomedical engi- neering capstone design, and biomedical engineering introductory classes. Nicole’s engineering education interests include active learning, metacognitive thinking, and the use of technology platforms. Her doc- toral research is focused on the material properties of spinal cord tissues to contribute to the understanding and treatment of spinal cord injuries.Jasmine Erin Nejad, Colorado State University Jasmine Nejad is a PhD student in the Biomedical Engineering program at Colorado State University (CSU). She completed her B.S. in Biochemistry and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering at
. During his professional tenure he has received awards for construction innovation, superior project performances and one of the projects, a rebuild of a university campus, received industry recognition a project of the year. Dr. Austin earned his Bachelors and Masters in Civil Engineering from the University of Connecticut and University of Texas. He earned his Doctorate in Construction Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology where his research focus was on accelerated project deliveries (i.e., faster, more predictable fast-track construction). His publications include a selection of industry articles on concrete technology, project management, safety and quality management. His academic research and
Paper ID #21194Teaching Research Data Management: It Takes a Team to Do It Right!Mr. Larry Schmidt, University of Wyoming Larry Schmidt is an associate librarian at the University of Wyoming and is the current Head of the Brinkerhoff Geology Library. He holds BS degree’s in Chemistry and Biology, MS Degree in environ- mental engineering from Montana State University and received an MLS from Emporia State University in 2002. His interests lie in providing undergraduate and graduate students with information, data and science literacy skills that will allow them to succeed in a global economy.Dr. Joseph H Holles, University of
Missouri University Science & Technology in Civil Engineering in 1999, and a PhD in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University in 2004. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Michigan.Mr. Michael O’Connor P.E., New York University With five decades of construction and project management experience as a civil engineer, split equally between the public and private sectors involving projects with a total value of several hundred billion (US$s); my goal has always been to deliver solutions that are customer focused and performance that adds value. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge: Supporting ASCE’s Grand
undergraduate student learning by supporting the professional growth of Teaching Assistants. He has a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor of Technology degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad - India. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Retrospective analysis on the perspective ofinstructors about transitioning to using active-learning strategies to teach mechanical engineering classesAbstract:According to previous research, active learning methods have been stressedseveral times as being very effective for a better learning experience inengineering classes. However, an efficient transition