Paper ID #16609Preparing Undergraduate Engineering Students for the Internet of ThingsDr. Samuel J. Dickerson, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Samuel Dickerson is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engi- neering. His general research interests lie in the area of electronics, circuits and embedded systems and in particular, technologies in those areas that have biomedical applications. He has expertise in the design and simulation of mixed-signal integrated circuits and systems that incorporate the use of both digital and analog electronics, as well as optics, microfluidics and devices
Paper ID #14626Sources of Anxiety among Engineering Students: Assessment and MitigationDr. Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina University Dr. Paul Yanik is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University. His areas of research include human-robot interactions, assistive devices, pattern recognition, machine learning, and engineering education.Dr. Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University Yanjun Yan received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Harbin Institute of Tech- nology (China), and the M.S. degree in Applied Statistics and the Ph.D. degree in
Paper ID #17131Engaging Pre-college Minority Students at a Technical Engineering ResearchConferenceTizoc Cruz-Gonzalez, University of Michigan Tizoc Cruz-Gonzalez is a Ph.D candidate in mechanical engineering focusing on design with smart ma- terials at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on model-based design of dielectric elastomer devices. He received his Bachelor of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After re- ceiving his degree, Tizoc worked for five years as an aerospace engineer and as a Presidential Campaign Field Organizer in 2008. Ultimately, Tizoc desires to expand his
oftechnology.4 Skelton et. al. conclude that students that are familiar with robotic concepts and avery simple programming language prior to entering college are at an advantage5. While thisfirst year course is taught after the student has entered college, it is experienced by all enteringCS and SE freshman in their first semester. By offering a hands-on experience with a simpleprogramming language and robotics in this initial class, students without the benefit of priorexposure to the application of technology gain that experience. Hall and Mungar summarize thatrobotics have become a popular addition in first year experience courses for computer scienceand engineering because the physical aspect of a robot makes the computing process explicit
-packed engineering curriculum leaves little room for studies forpersonal development; as a consequence, engineering students report the least engagementamong all majors in foreign languages, study abroad, and independent study. The perceivedbenefits of the liberal arts component of the engineering degree are consequently low. Theyspeculate that a narrow curriculum may discourage students from continuing in engineering orenrolling in engineering in the first place: “Might students who leave engineering (or who never enroll who might otherwise have considered the degree) enter STM [Science, Technology, and Mathematics] and Business believing that they can still acquire practical skills that make engineering so appealing
-core Systems-on-Chip 2016 (MCSoC16), 2015 (MCSoC15), and IEEE 11th International Conference on ASIC (ASICON2015). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 ECE-GIRLS: High School Girls Explore Electrical and Computer Engineering ProgramThe Girls Explore Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE-GIRLS) was a three-day programwhich aimed to introduce high school female students to the attractive fields of Electrical andComputer Engineering (ECE), instill girls’ interest in ECE, and to increase the number of femalehigh school graduates majoring in this field.1. IntroductionScience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs have seen a steep
Paper ID #16229Food Engineering Students’ Creative Experiences in a Capstone CourseProf. Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla Aurelio L´opez-Malo is Professor and Past Chair, Department of Chemical, Food, and Environmental En- gineering at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. He teaches engineering and food science related courses. His research interests include emerging technologies for food processing, natural food antimicrobials, creating effective learning environments, and science, engineering and technology educa- tion for K-12.Mrs. Silvia Husted Silvia Husted is Science, Engineering
Education Department ofInnovation Center (EEIC) Engineering Education (established 2007) (est. 2015) Enhanced Engineering EEIC Graphics 1st Year Engineering Engineering Sciences Innovative Graduate Program Minor Game Changing GroundbreakingMultidisciplinary Instructional Research CollaborationsCapstone Design Technology Want to
2 Fuel car 1 1 Paper tower 2 Pumpkin Catapult 1 1Some further details about experiences that students mentioned include the following: • One or two students had multiple experiences. Most only had a single experience that might be called engineering-related. • One student mentioned a technology program in middle school, • Two mentioned computer programming in high school • One mentioned a technology program in high school. • One student participated in the national FIRST Robotics program. • One student participated in the national Project Lead The Way program. • About 35% of the
Paper ID #15045Assessing The Effectiveness of an Engineering Summer Day CampMs. Alison Haugh, University of St. Thomas Alison Haugh is in the third year of her studies at the University of St. Thomas, Majoring in Elementary Education and STEM Education,while Minoring in Engineering Education. Her undergraduate Playful Learning Lab research is focused on expanding quality engineering education with an eye to under-served populations, including students with disabilities. Alison is the Lead STEPS (Science, Technology and En- gineering Preview program) curriculum constructor, lead trainer and lead on-site researcher
Paper ID #16257Identifying Course Trajectories of High Achieving Engineering Students throughData AnalyticsOmaima Almatrafi, George Mason UniversityDr. Aditya Johri, George Mason University Aditya Johri is Associate Professor in the Information Sciences & Technology Department. Dr. Johri studies the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for learning and knowledge shar- ing, with a focus on cognition in informal environments. He also examine the role of ICT in supporting distributed work among globally dispersed workers and in furthering social development in emerging economies. He received the U.S
Paper ID #16076Capacity Building for Engineering Education in War-Affected CountriesBahawodin Baha, University of Brighton Dr Bahawodin Baha is a principal lecturer at University of Brighton in England since 1989, where he has been teaching and conducting research in electronic engineering. Besides his teaching in the UK, he has been helping Higher Education (HE) in Afghanistan since 2005 and has conducted many projects on improving higher education in Afghanistan. Recently, he was on sabbatical leave for two years and was technical advisor at the Ministry of Commu- nication and Information Technology (MICT) in
. Steinhauer received her B.S. in Aircraft En- gineering and her M.S. in Systems Engineering, and her Pd.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech.Dr. Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University Dr. Sheryl Sorby is currently a Professor of STEM Education at The Ohio State University and was recently a Fulbright Scholar at the Dublin Institute of Technology in Dublin, Ireland. She is a professor emerita of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics at Michigan Technological University and the P.I. or co-P.I. on more than $9M in grant funding, most for educational projects. She is the former Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Engineering at Michigan Tech and she served at the National Science
Professional Development Center for Educators, College of Education and HumanDevelopment, University of Delaware, Newark, DE4 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CAIntroduction Over the past twenty five years, the government and industry have called for heavyinvestment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education anddeveloped an impressive array of classroom and extracurricular programming designed toencourage young people to pursue STEM careers [1,2]. Despite these efforts, the vast majority ofcollege-bound high school students continue to pursue majors outside of engineering and otherSTEM fields [3]. Furthermore, there are high attrition rates – some approaching 50
Paper ID #17117Tips & Tricks for Successful Implementation of Reflection Activities in Engi-neering EducationDr. Lauren D Thomas, University of WashingtonMania Orand, Human Centered Design and Engineering Mania Orand is a researcher in the field of Human Computer Interaction at the University of Washington. Her research interests are on using reflection in designing web and mobile technologies, user experience, and digital media.Kathryn Elizabeth Shroyer, University of WashingtonDr. Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington Jennifer Turns is a Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering at the
Paper ID #15994Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration and Innovation for Engineering and Busi-ness Student TeamsDavid G. Alexander Ph.D., California State University - Chico Dr. Alexander’s research interests and areas of expertise are in teaching pedagogy, capstone design, renewable energy systems, thermal sciences, vehicle system modeling and simulation, heat transfer, new product development, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer. He is PI and adviser of the Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition 2016. He is also working on an undergraduate research project modeling solar cells using a thermodynamics approach and
(Order of Engineers) since 2010.Prof. Rosa Maria Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos, Universidade de Minho Rosa Maria de Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos is a Associate Professor at the Department of Textile Engi- neering since 2005. Degree in Textile Engineering by the University of Minho. Professor at the University of Minho since 1984. PhD in Engineering –Technology and Textile Chemistry by the University of Minho in 1993. Rieter Award, 1993. Responsible for several curricular units in the integrated study cycles in Textitle Engineering and Engi- neering and Industrial Management, in the 1st cycle course of Design and Fashion Marketing, and also in the 2nd cycle courses of Fashion Design and Communication, Textile
producedmicrocontrollers such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi that provide robust capabilities for sensing,control and communication. These tools are useful for both teaching and research in fieldsoutside of ECE, but require the traditional understanding of basic electrical circuits andprogramming methodology in order to be effective. This dilemma led to development of a coursefor non-engineers to allow such technologies to be used effectively. Students participated from adiverse array of fields, including agriculture, animal science, biology, finance, fine arts, physicsand statistics. The pedagogical approach used was a combination of traditional short lectures,hands-on small lab projects performed in two-person student teams, and a team-selected specialproject
Engineering. Over the past 12 years he has taught a wide range of courses in computer engineering as well as computer science, includ- ing, among others, Engineering Design, Data Communications, and Cryptography/Network Security. His research interests are in computer and communication networking, as well as in unmanned autonomous systems. Dr. Riedl received the M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and the Dipl.-Ing. and Dr.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from Munich University of Technol- ogy, Germany.Dr. C. Gerousis, Christopher Newport University Costa Gerousis received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D degree in electrical engineering from Arizona State University in 1994, 1996
through the institute’s KEEN Internal Topical Grant program.I. IntroductionIntroduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering courses are common in many institutesacross the country for freshman or sophomore students1,2. The goal of such courses is to providegeneral introduction to the field of ECE and talk about the main areas of applications, problemsolving, professional career opportunities, technology, ethics, and other related topics.Instead of providing just theoretical presentation about the field, this proposed course offers amore practical approach for effective ways of achieving the same objective, with the additionalbenefit of enhancing student engagement and their learning experience in the process. To thisend, the main strength of
Technology Education (MSTE) at the University of Illinois. Before coming to MSTE, Jana spent 34 years as a public school classroom teacher. She currently coordinates education and outreach for four NSF/DOE funded energy and cyber related projects. She helps engineers and research scientists connect their work to educators, consumers, and students. She is author of curriculum modules in computer science, mathematics, and science including, Discovering Computer Science & Programming through Scratch and The Power of the Wind, published as part of the National 4-H STEM Initiative.George Reese, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign George Reese is the Director of the Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology
Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a PhD in Technology from Purdue University. He is currently an associate professor at Purdue University, was a 2012 Fulbright Scholar in Ireland, and has work experience that includes 30+ years of senior construction management practice as well as work as a research engineer for the National Association of Home Builders Research Foundation. He is active in research, education, and community outreach in the areas of building retrofit for energy conservation, sustainable construction practices, management of the demolition process, material reuse and recycling, as well as instructional design in technology education.Dr. Christine L Chasek, University of
careers are not the first choices of engineering students?IntroductionMany software disasters – such as Ariane-5 1 and the air traffic control system in LA airport 2– have occurred in software product development. In fact, many others are happening as wewrite. The US-based National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) found, in its2002 study, that the country is losing $59.5 billion each year due to software errors 3.Charette 4 argues that we waste billions of dollars annually on entirely preventable mistakesin software development. Micro Focus 5 report points out that the effects of poor testingstretch beyond the back office; they also affect the boardroom and even the brand name. Assoftware systems are becoming larger, more complex, and
communities-in-need typically focus on creating,implementing, and optimizing innovative technologies that can be universally applied to thedeveloping world. Many of the technological design assumptions are based upon the provider’svalues and cultural experience, and often disregard the conditions and context of the recipientcommunity. This mindset is exacerbated by the characteristic isolation that engineeringeducation maintains with regard to non-technical disciplines such as anthropology, communityhealth, and social development. A year-long course at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, currently in is third year and working with its third community, breaks theisolationism of engineering thinking by combining undergraduate and graduate
Paper ID #16500Incorporation of Liberal Education into the Engineering Curriculum at aPolytechnicDr. Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout Devin Berg is an Associate Professor and Program Director of the B.S. Manufacturing Engineering and B.S. Mechanical Engineering programs in the Engineering and Technology Department at the University of Wisconsin - Stout.Dr. Tina Lee, University of Wisconsin, Stout Dr. Tina Lee is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and the Program Director for the Applied Social Science Program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. c American Society for Engineering
Jiao Tong University. Her primary research interests relate to the assessment of teaching and learning in engineering, cognitive development of graduate and undergraduate students, and global engineering. She received her Ph.D. from the School of Engineering Education, Purdue University in 2013. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 The Design and Implementation of Engineering Leadership Programs: A Comparative StudyAbstractChanging technological world requires future engineers not only show excellent technicalskills, but also possess multiple skills and attributes, in particular leadership skills. Againstthis context, some universities and engineering
, ConstructionMethods, Construction Project Management, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics, PlaneSurveying, Chemistry and Physics need laboratories to teach effectively. Spring 2016 Mid-Atlantic ASEE Conference, April 8-9, 2016 GWULaboratory sessions should be taught in conjunction with corresponding classroom lessons sostudents can relate course materials to real world applications. For the courses studied in this paper,it can be seen that the disadvantages of using online courses in Civil Engineering outweigh anyadvantages. Often times, students should work in a team climate to achieve success in variousprojects that they may have to undertake in the real world. As online education advances, it is aconcern that technology will
Paper ID #16483Student Success through College of Engineering Freshman Year ExperienceProgramProf. John Ross Tapia, New Mexico State University John Ross Tapia has a focus on student engagement and success for all students in their coursework. John Ross is an assistant professor with the Engineering Technology Department at New Mexico State University. He teaches Civil Engineering Technology courses and is the faculty lead for the Freshman Year Experience/ENGR100 course. His research focus is engineering education. Prior to working at NMSU, John worked at New Mexico’s first Early College High school and helped develop the
joined the faculty of Colorado State University, where he is now an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and the Department of Mathematics. His research interests are in statistical signal processing, coding theory, applied harmonic analysis, and bioimaging.Ms. Melissa D. Reese, Colorado State University Melissa D. Reese received a BS in International Business/Finance and an MBA in Management/Organizational Development from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1998 and 2006, respectively. She is currently the department manager of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016
interactions with technologies ranging from manual manipulative like structures students design build and test with shake tables to digital manipulative with mobile devices. He continues to explore new methods to enhance informal and formal learning experiences. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Inspiring computational thinking in young children's engineering design activitiesIntroductionComplementing science and mathematics, computational thinking and engineering areincreasingly integrated into K-12 classrooms as well as K-12 out-of-school environments. In theUnited States, these efforts are motivated by the Computer Science Teaching Association’s K-12standards, the inclusion of engineering in the