Paper ID #21689Enhancing Core Chemical Engineering Courses with Computationally-IntenseCourse ModulesDr. Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University Kevin Dahm is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He earned his BS from Worces- ter Polytechnic Institute (92) and his PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (98). He has pub- lished two books, ”Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics” and ”Interpreting Diffuse Reflectance and Transmittance.” He has also published papers on effective use of simulation in engineer- ing, teaching design and engineering economics, and assessment of student
and high-rise projects. His current research interests mainly focus on Smart Structures Technology, Structural Control and Health Monitoring and Innovative Engineering Education.Dr. Juan M. Caicedo, University of South Carolina Dr. Caicedo is a Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Carolina. His research interests are in structural dynamics, model updating and engineering education. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Universidad del Valle in Colombia, South America, and his M.Sc. and D.Sc. from Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Caicedo’s teaching interests include the development of critical thinking in undergraduate and graduate education
Education at University of Nevada, Reno. His re- search focuses on the interactions between engineering cultures, student motivation, and their learning experiences. His projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers, their problem solving processes, and cultural fit. His education includes a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a M.S. in Bioengineering and Ph.D. in Engineer- ing and Science Education from Clemson University.Dr. Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr Amos joined the Bioengineering Department at the University of Illinois in 2009 and is currently a Teaching Associate Professor in Bioengineering
concepts. He is a Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Engineering Education.Dr. David S Hurwitz, Oregon State University Dr. David Hurwitz is an Associate Professor of Transportation Engineering in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University and is the Director of the OSU Driving and Bicycling Simulator Laboratory. Dr. Hurwitz conducts research in transportation engineering , in the areas of traffic operations and safety, and in engineering education, in the areas of conceptual assessment and curriculum adoption. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Problem-Solving Rationales of Practicing Transportation and Hydraulic Engineers When
Paper ID #14800Skill Sets Needed for Industrial Automation CareersDr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation laboratory at Texas A&M University
manufacturing-fabricated me- chanical structures.Zhonghua Hu, University of Texas at El Paso Zhonghua Hu was born on April 2, 1983 in Shanghai, China. He got his bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering on the summer of 2005 from Tongji University, Shanghai, China and Master of Science degree in Industrial Manufacturing and System Engineering at University of Texas on the winter of 2012. He started to pursue his Ph.D degree in Electrical Computer Engineering at University of Texas at El Paso from fall 2013. At UTEP, he worked as a research assistant at Industrial Systems Engineering Laboratory. Page 26.517.1
rates of students at 2-year institutions to 4-year institutions.4,5These programs provide exposure to meaningful applications of basic scientific principles andreinforce knowledge presented in the classroom.This paper describes a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent ExpansionProgram (STEP) program at a2-year college whereby “outside” classroom instruction via STEMindustry visits and undergraduate research opportunities were provided to program participantsin an effort to increase graduation and transfer rates. During STEM industry visits, programparticipants interacted with STEM professionals, toured STEM industrial research laboratories,learned about cutting-edge technology, and gained information regarding skills that are
naturally, or to continue to (and past) the scheduled end of the session.The set of guiding questions for each group included: What are the objectives of the first-year engineering programs? Why isn’t there a common set of objectives for the first year engineering courses? What would we consider to be the best practices for first year engineering program? For example, should we teach Matlab/Excel rather that introducing students to the disciplines? If students were so successful in High School, why is there so much emphasis on success? What do we mean by success? Are there any of these objectives that are hard to assess? How might we assess them? Is there anything that we think should be a best practice that isn’t
-specific calculus concepts;(2) assess student comfort levels with engineering-specific calculus concepts; (3) compareengineering retention rates of students enrolled in the engineering-specific calculus course andthose who were not enrolled and; (4) implement problem-based learning (PBL) modules andmentor-led discussion as teaching tools.The second exercise focused on preparing to be a mentor. Mentors participated in an exercisewhere they thought about their first years of college. They responded to questions, such as: What do you know about first-year students? What was the first year of college like for you? What do you like about math? What do you dislike about math? Did you take Calculus at [this institution
Paper ID #6506Analysis of Contextual Computer-aided Design (CAD) ExercisesMrs. Elif Ozturk, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University Dr. Bugrahan Yalvac is an associate professor of science education in the Department of Teaching, Learn- ing, and Culture at Texas A&M University, College Station. He received his Ph.D. in Science Education from Pennsylvania State University in 2005. Prior to his current position, he worked as a learning sci- entist for the VaNTH Engineering Research Center at Northwestern University for three years. Yalvac’s research is in STEM education, 21st century skills
the market, for which I had to choose between many characteristics such assize of the work-table, number of axles, power, operating system, CAM software, etc. Accordingto the needs of my project and the available budget, the best option was to purchase a ProbotixFireBall V90CNC router. The details of this equipment are described in detail on Appendix C.Heat GunSince shape memory polymers are activated by heat, during the summer an industrial furnacelocated in a TAMUK laboratories was used for the experiments. This can be considered adisadvantage for the Legacy Cycle, especially when experiments need to be performed in theclassroom. However, as an alternative heat source, a heat gun with variable temperature (RyobiHG500) was bought, which
Education in the Department of Mathematics and Program Director of Mathematics Education. She received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mathematics from Sofia State University, Bulgaria. Between completing her master’s and doctoral degree, she was a full-time high school mathematics teacher for 15 years, a curriculum developer and a student teacher mentor. Before joining City Tech, she held a faculty position at the Department of Mathematics at Stony Brook University. She was the founding director of the New York City Men Teach Program@Citytech (NYCMT) and directed the program from 2016 to 2019. She has published 3 textbooks, one book, edited a special journal issue, and published over 45 refereed articles and
Paper ID #46072BOARD # 306: Two Years of Lessons Learned from an NSF-IUSE FundedVertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program at University of MemphisCraig O. Stewart, University of Memphis Dr. Craig O. Stewart is professor of Communication at the University of Memphis.Dr. Chrysanthe Preza, The University of Memphis Chrysanthe Preza is the Kanuri Professor and Chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Memphis, where she joined 2006. She leads the research in the Computational Imaging Research Laboratory at the University of Memphis. Her research interests are imaging science
Paper ID #11998Enhancing Retention and Academic Success of Undergraduate EngineeringStudentsDr. Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati ANANT R. KUKRETI, Ph.D., is Director for Engineering Outreach and Professor in the Department of Biomedical, Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Cincinnati (UC), Cincinnati Ohio, USA. He joined UC on 8/15/00 and before that worked 22 years at University of Oklahoma. He teaches structural mechanics, with research in steel structures, seismic analysis and design, and engineer- ing education. He has won five major university teaching awards, two Professorships, two
doctoral student in education at Jackson State University. His primary research interest are on online learning, language acquisition, STEM learning, and early childhood education.Dr. Himangshu Shekhar Das, Jackson State University Dr. Das is an Assistant Professor at the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Jackson State University. He has more than 15 years of experience in teaching and research. Since his joining at Jasckson State University in 2008, he has been continuously using innovative tools and multimedia to engage students in effective teaching.Dr. Jianjun Yin, Jackson State University Jianjun Yin, Ph.D, is Professor of Education in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Educa- tion
areas of recruitment and retention. A SWE and ASEE Fellow, she is a frequent speaker on career opportunities and diversity in engineering.Dr. Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University Prior to joining the ASU Electrical Engineering faculty in 1990, Dr. Armando A. Rodriguez worked at MIT, IBM, AT&T Bell Laboratories and Raytheon Missile Systems. He has also consulted for Eglin Air Force Base, Boeing Defense and Space Systems, Honeywell and NASA. He has published over 200 technical papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings–over 60 with students. He has authored three engineering texts on classical controls, linear systems, and multi-variable control. Dr. Rodriguez has given over 70 invited
courseBFCIT has their largest attrition rate after the first semester and a first semester project-based course mayhelp to address that. Research [17] has shown that highly impactful educational practices include firstyear experiences that involve teams in research and service learning. Therefore, in their first semester,freshman Scholars, as well as BFCIT EE freshmen, meet for six hours per week in three two-hoursessions, each led by a full-time EE faculty member, to work in teams on projects that teach aboutelectrical engineering; projects include those involving wind and solar energy, electric motors, robotics,and general electrical engineering laboratory tools such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, andmultimeters. Software such as LabVIEW™ and
California.Prof. Dominic J. Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College Dom Dal Bello is Professor of Engineering at Allan Hancock College (AHC), a California Community College between UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He is Chair of the Mathematical Sciences Department, and Principal Investigator of the NSF S-STEM grant at AHC. He serves as Chair of the Two-Year College Division of ASEE, and Vice Chair/Community Colleges for the Pacific Southwest Section of ASEE.Mr. Jeff Jones P.E., Cuesta College Coming soon.Dr. Lizabeth L. Thompson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Lizabeth is a professor at Cal Poly, SLO in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. She has been teaching for 22 years and has
does research and teaches a course on psychology of creativity.Dr. Marco Tacca, The University of Texas at Dallas Marco Tacca received his Laurea Degree from Politecnico di Torino and PhD from The University of Texas at Dallas. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Texas at Dallas. Marco’s research interests include aspects of optical networks, high speed photonic network planning, fault protection/restoration, and performance evaluation. Additionally, Marco is the EE director for the UTDesign program.Prof. Matthew J. Brown, Center for Values in Medicine, Science, and Technology, The University of Texas atDallas Assistant professor of philosophy and history of ideas, Director of the Center for Values in Medicine
AC 2012-2984: ANALYSIS OF MATH COURSE PLACEMENT IMPROVE-MENT AND SUSTAINABILITY ACHIEVED THROUGH A SUMMER BRIDGEPROGRAMDr. John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee John R. Reisel is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Mil- waukee (UWM.) He serves as Associate Director of the Center for Alternative Fuels, and Co-director of the Energy Conversion Efficiency Lab. In addition to research into engineering education, his research ef- forts focus on combustion and energy utilization. Reisel was a 2005 recipient of the UWM Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award, the 2000 UWM-College of Engineering and Applied Science Outstand- ing Teaching Award, and a 1998
Paper ID #42348Board 260: Engineering Identities in Low-Income Students Across their FirstYear of CollegeDr. Ryan Scott Hassler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus Teaching Professor of Mathematics Research Interests: First Year Engineering Student Success (summer bridge programs); Mathematics retention of underrepresented minority students; Role Identity & Persistence (low-income undergraduate students); Conceptual Understanding (mathematical situation models); Hybrid learning (instructional technology); Early Algebra (textbook analysis) MS Applied Statistics PhD Mathematics & Science EducationDr
computer science and engineering by diversifying stereotypes,” Frontiers in Psychology, vol. 6, 2015.19. J. G. Strout, N. Dasgupta, M. Hunsinger, and M. A. McManus, “STEMing the tide: Using ingroup experts to inoculate women’s self-concept in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM),” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, vol. 100, no. 2, pp. 255-270, 2011. doi: 10.1037/a002138520. R. R. Essig, B. Elahi, J. L. Hunter, A. Mohammadpour, and K. W. O'Connor, “Future girls of STEM summer camp pilot: Teaching girls about engineering and leadership through hands-on activities and mentorship,” Journal of STEM Outreach, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 1-9, 2020. https://doi.org/10.15695/jstem/v3i1.0921. Y. K. Hoh, “Using
STEM can participate in a collaborative research environment abroadthrough the IRES Track I program (IRES Sites). In most cases, the overseas host institution isanother research university or a laboratory that can supply expert guidance in the student'schosen IRES fields. The IRES Track II (Advanced Studies Institute) program is a brief (15-21days) yet intensive course designed specifically for graduate students. This is more narrowlyaimed at cutting-edge research, and the engagement of eminent scholars in the relevant field isrequired to justify the choice of a foreign location.This paper discusses how international research benefits engineering students. The projectevaluation results showing how this experience has improved students
, Tampa, FL. Since 2007, she has been the director of the Virtual Manufacturing and Design Laboratory for Medical Devices (VirtualMD Lab). Her research interests include computational geometry, machine learning, data mining, product design, and engineering education with applications in healthcare, medical image processing, computer-aided decision support systems, and medical device design. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 The Impact of Healthcare-Related Workshops on Student Motivation and Retention in Engineering Grisselle Centeno, Susana Lai-Yuen, Iman Nekooeimehr, Sharmin Mithy, Clarissa Arriaga, Carolina Giron
and useanalytical skills to conceptualize the experience; and (iv) Active Experimentation: the learner mustpossess decision making and problem solving skills, in order to use the new ideas gained from theexperience. From an epistemological perspective, experiential learning aligns with constructivism, whichposits that learners construct meaning from their experiences [30]. Our UAS education programhas been designed with use of experiential learning to merge theoretical concepts and appliedexperiences. Having an interactive component is imperative for students to properly learn UAStechnology. The goal isn’t necessarily to only teach students about how to use drones, but for it tocomplement the already existing coursework for engineering
Paper ID #18850Outcomes and Case Studies of Undergraduate Student Participation in Re-searchDr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation laboratory at
stereotype endorsement (x-axis) and aself-conception (y-axis) as a function of whether students participated in collaborative learning. Dashedlines represent the 95% confidence intervals. Consistent with Table 1, the maximum value displayed forstereotype endorsement (x-axis) is 3.5.DiscussionA recent recruiting advertisement featuring female software engineer Isis Wenger resulted in a barrageof scrutiny on social media concerning whether or not Wenger actually worked as an engineer at theadvertised company. 4 Further, esteemed Nobel Laureate and biochemist Tim Hunt, recently made apublic statement that the “trouble with girls” who work in research laboratories is that they “fall in lovewith you and when you criticize them, they cry”. 24 These are
Paper ID #11971Adaptive Expertise and its Manifestation in CAD Modeling: A Comparisonof Practitioners and StudentsMrs. Elif OzturkDr. Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University Bugrahan Yalvac is an associate professor of science and engineering education in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture at Texas A&M University, College Station. He received his Ph.D. in science education at the Pennsylvania State University in 2005. Prior to his current position, he worked as a learning scientist for the VaNTH Engineering Research Center at Northwestern University for three years. Yalvac’s research is in STEM
on Computing, IEEE Transactions on Reliability, International Journal of Production Research, and Production Economics. He has been a principle investigator in sponsored projects from the National Science Foundation, the US Department of Labor, and the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance. Dr. Konak currently teaches courses on Database Management Systems, Information Security, and Technology-based Entrepreneurship. He is a member of IIE and INFORMS.Dr. Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Media Ivan E. Esparragoza is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Penn State. His interests are in engi- neering design education, innovative design, global design, and global engineering
AC 2012-4792: ADVANCING PERSONALIZED ENGINEERING LEARN-ING VIA AN ADAPTIVE CONCEPT MAPDr. Christopher B. Williams, Virginia TechMr. Jacob Preston Moore, Virginia Tech Jacob Moore is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech.Dr. Aditya Johri, Virginia TechDr. Robert Scott Pierce, Sweet Briar CollegeChris North, Virginia Tech Chris North is an Associate Professor of computer science at Virginia Tech. He leads the Information Visualization research group in the Center for Human-Computer Interaction, and directs the GigaPixel Display Laboratory, one of the most advanced display and interaction facilities in the world. He was General Chair of the IEEE Information Visualization (InfoVis