Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. She received her B.S., MEng, and PhD degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Louisville. Dr. Ralston teaches undergraduate engineering mathematics and is currently involved in educational research on the effective use of technology in engineering education, the incorpo- ration of critical thinking in undergraduate engineering education, and retention of engineering students. She leads a research group whose goal is to foster active interdisciplinary research which investigates learning and motivation and whose findings will inform the development of evidence-based interventions to promote retention and student success in
&M University at Qatar Yasser Al-Hamidi is currently working as a Laboratory Manager in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Texas A&M University at Qatar. He is specialized in instrumentation, controls and automation. He worked as a Lab Engineer in the College of Engineering, University of Sharjah before joining TAMUQ. His other experiences include Laboratory Supervisor/Network Administrator at Ajman University of Sci- ence and Technology (Al Ain Campus), Maintenance Engineer at AGRINCO, Electrical Engineer at Min- istry of Culture (National Theater Project, Damascus). Yasser’s professional interests include precision mechatronics, real-time control systems design, networked control systems.Mr. Abdulla
Catherine E. Brawner is President of Research Triangle Educational Consultants. She received her Ph.D.in Educational Resear ih and Policy Analysis from NC State University in 1996. She also has an MBA from Indiana University (Bloomington) and a bachelor’s degree from Duke University. She specializes in evaluation and research in engineering education, computer science education, teacher education, and technology education. Dr. Brawner is a founding member and former treasurer of Research Trian- gle Park Evaluators, an American Evaluation Association affiliate organization and is a member of the American Educational Research Association and American Evaluation Association, in addition to ASEE. Dr. Brawner is also an
creativity with implementationplatform for engineering education” (MOST 104-2511-S-036 -005 -MY3).References1. C. L. Dym, A. M. Agogino, O. Eris, D. D. Frey, L. J. Leifer 2005. Engineering Design Thinking,Teaching, and Learning. Journal of Engineering Education. 94(1), 104–120.2. M. Lammi and K. Becker 2013. Engineering Design Thinking,” Journal of Technology Education, 24(2): 55-77.3. I. Rauth, E. Köppen, B. Jobst, and C. Meinel 2010. Design Thinking: An Educational Model towards Creative Confidence. in Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Design Creativity (ICDC2010), Kobe, Japan.4. Richard N. Savage 2006. The Role of Design in Materials Science and Engineering,” Int. J. Engng Ed., 22(5):917-924.5. M. Cardella, C. Atman
Paper ID #18996Applying to Graduate School in Engineering: A Practical GuideDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engi- neering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands
Page Solutions, a consulting firm that uses the OGSP R process to help technology and branded product clients develop better strategic plans. Mark is a member of The Band of Angels, Silicon Valley’s oldest organization dedicated exclusively to funding seed stage start-ups. In addition, he serves on the board of several technology start-up companies.Dr. Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University Shannon K. Gilmartin, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Scholar at the Michelle R. Clayman Institute for Gender Research and Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. She is also Managing Director of SKG Analysis, a research consulting firm. Her expertise and interests focus on education and
Paper ID #19874Understanding Engineering Student Motivating Factors for Job Applicationand SelectionDr. Angela Harris, Stanford University Angela is currently a Fellow with the Thinking Matters program at Stanford University. Angela received her PhD in Stanford’s Environmental Engineering and Science Program (Spring 2015). Angela completed her B.S. in Chemical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology prior to coming to Stanford for her M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Angela conducts research related to water, sanitation, and child health in developing countries. Angela has extensive experience
covers all aspects of the design process, including needs identification, concept generation, and commercialization. Dr. Reuther received her BS in Biomedical Engineering from The College of New Jersey and her Ph.D. in Bioengineering, specializing in Orthopaedic Biomechanics, from the University of Pennsylvania.Andrea Nye, Columbia University Andrea Nye, MBA, MPH, is Director of Biomedical Innovation Initiatives in the Department of Biomed- ical Engineering at Columbia University, as well as Director of the Columbia-Coulter Translational Research Partnership, a biomedical technology accelerator formed through a unique collaboration be- tween Columbia School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Columbia University
CONCURRENT MATH on Higher Education Spaces: Innovation, Collaboration, and Finally, student perception is explored. A survey Technology”, IGI Global, 2013, pg. 165-185.was distributed to the students at the end of the semester to [3] Ewing, D., “Using the SCALE-UP Method to Create an Engineeringgive them an opportunity to give feedback for continued First Year Engineering Course”, presented at the 2017 annualcourse improvement. The question in Figure 8 was a multiple conference of the ASEE Gulf-Southwest Section, Dallas, TX, 2017.choice list while the question in Figure 9 was a free response. [4
settings such as summer camps, military experiences, and extra-curricular activities. Other research interests involve validation of CFD models for aerospace applications as well as optimizing efficiency of thermal-fluid systems.Dr. Shannon Ciston, University of California, Berkeley Shannon Ciston is a Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Education in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Ciston holds degrees in chemical engineering from Northwestern University (PhD) and Illinois Institute of Technology (BS). She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in technical communications and applied pedagogy, and conducts engineering education research.Ms
. Our students have been able to shadowengineers from several local companies including: ARK consulting - A civil engineering consulting company Carver Machine Works - A machining and mechanical fabrication specialist CMI Plastics - A custom plastics manufacturer specializing in thermoforming. Cox Marine - A manufacturer of diesel marine engines The East Group - An engineering, architecture, and surveying business that focuses on health care, industrial, and infrastructure planning. Keihin Carolina System Technology - A manufacturer of motor vehicle engine control units and electronically actuated devices Hyster-Yale (formerly Nacco Materials Handling Group) - A manufacturer of fork lifts
. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He has extensively published in journals and conferences and produced patents. He is also the founder and director of the Surface Engineering and Nanofluids Laboratory (SENL) with the state-of-the-art nanofluid characterization and testing capabilities in the College of Engineering and Architecture.Mr. Mark Clement Joseph Thom, Howard University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Design-Build, Project-Based Learning in an Engineering Materials Laboratory Mohsen Mosleh and Mark Thom Department of Mechanical Engineering Howard University, Washington
Engagement and Service Learning as a Pedagogical Practice in EngineeringDr. Donna M. Riley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Donna Riley is Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech.Dr. Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Atsushi Akera is Associate Professor in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, NY). He received his M.A. and Ph.D. in the History and Sociology of Science, University of Pennsylvania. His current research is on the history of engineering education reform in the United States (1945-present). He is Lead for the Connecting Us Team of the Board Strategic Doing Ini- tiative; a candidate for PIC III Chair; past chair of
Statealso offers housing in the Women in the Sciences and Engineering (WISE) house. WISE Houseis a female only special living option for undergraduate students who are majoring in science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)5. WISE House is designed to providestudents with an opportunity to network with experienced professionals, receive mentoring,develop and build leadership skills, and engage in outreach within the State College communitywhile developing relationships with fellow female classmates5. As part of residency in WISEHouse, students are invited to attend professional conferences that are designed to help womendiscover how professional women in the sciences balance their education, careers, and personallives. Another program
2016, Zaida became an ELATE@ Drexel (Executive Leadership in Academic Technology and Engineering) alumnus presenting an insti- tutional action project titled ”Raiders Abroad: A sustainable model for globally competent engineering students” that was adopted by the WCOE. The project, based on the work of cross functional teams estab- lished a strategic plan for 2016-2020 focusing on student participation and assessment on programs abroad and the development of a travel scholarship fund for students under financial hardship in the college. Mrs. Gracia brings twenty five years of experience as a mathematics’ professor at the Sacred Heart University in Puerto Rico. She led successful initiatives to increase minorities
his professional tenure he has received awards for construction innovation, superior project performances and one of the projects received indus- try recognition a project of the year. Dr. Austin recently 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 teaching and research interests cross the spectrum of the construction man- agement subjects, with a current focus on project management, construction equipment, planning and scheduling and research and teaching methodologies. c American Society for Engineering Education
facilitate ongoing research on retention. Ms. Bego is a registered professional mechanical engineer in New York State.Dr. Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville Dr. Patricia A. S. Ralston is Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. She received her B.S., MEng, and PhD degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Louisville. Dr. Ralston teaches undergraduate engineering mathematics and is currently involved in educational research on the effective use of technology in engineering education, the incorpo- ration of critical thinking in undergraduate engineering education, and retention of engineering students. She leads a research group whose
Engineering’s Explore Engineering Program summer camp. The Explore EngineeringProgram aimed to spark an early interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) through the use of hands-on activities. Participants spent each day looking at variousengineering fields offered by the University of Arkansas.This camp uses a University of Arkansas approved Internal Review Board (IRB) protocol for theuse of human subjects. A pre and post survey is used to determine the immediate impact of thecamp. Participants are given the pre-survey at the beginning of the first day and the post-surveyat the end of the last day. It is part of the program and therefore has a near 100% completion rate.The approved protocol includes the ability to track each
Paper ID #20952An Introductory Course in Electrical Engineering: Lessons Learned andContinuing ChallengesDr. Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University Melinda Holtzman received her Ph.D. from the University of Nevada, Reno. She is a Senior Instructor in the ECE department at Portland State University.Prof. Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University Branimir Pejcinovic received his Ph.D. degree from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is a Pro- fessor and former Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education at Portland State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering department. In this role he has led
is defined as the set of beliefs, customs, and or arts of a particular group.Engineering enculturation can be defined as the process by which an engineering studentlearns the traditional content of an engineering culture and assimilates its engineeringpractices and values. The assimilation process to the engineering culture can beassociated to engineering outcomes as defined by the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) and through common outcomes among engineeringprograms, including first year engineering programs.A group of professors at a university located in the southwestern region of the UnitedStates are conducting engineering enculturation research based on self- reported student’sperceptions as well as performance
. M. Steele, and D. M. Quinn. 1999. “Stereotype threat and women’s math performance,” J. Exp. Soc. Psychol., vol. 35, no. 1, pp. 4–28.[8] C. Hill, C. Corbett, and A. St Rose. 2010. Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.[9] M. A. Beasley and M. J. Fischer. 2012. “Why they leave: The impact of stereotype threat on the attrition of women and minorities from science, math and engineering majors,” Soc. Psychol. Educ., vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 427–448.[10] G. L. Cohen, C. M. Steele, and L. D. Ross. 1999. “The Mentor’s Dilemma: Providing Critical Feedback Across the Racial Divide,” Personal. Soc. Psychol. Bull., vol. 25, no. 10, pp. 1302–1318.[11] C. Dweck. 2006. Mindset: The
. Karla Hamlen is an Associate Professor of Educational Research in the Department of Curriculum and Foundations. She specializes in educational research relating to both formal and informal entertainment technology use among students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Integrating Computer Engineering Lab Using Spiral Model1. Introduction 1.1 Motivation Recent engineering education studies call for change to enhance student learning and tobetter prepare graduates to meet the new challenge 1,2,3. A good engineer should have a deepunderstanding of a domain and can apply the knowledge to solve problems 4. This requires twotypes of practices – the “component skill,” which is the
Paper ID #17864Interim Results of an Engineering S-STEM ProgramDr. Tanya Kunberger, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. Kunberger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering in the U. A. Whitaker College of Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University. Dr. Kunberger received her B.C.E. and certificate in Geochemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a minor in Soil Science from North Carolina State University. Her areas of specialization are geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering. Educational areas of interest are self
. take my understanding of the natural world using top of the line technology, teamwork, and and apply it to the creation of a better 60% civilization. Most importantly, the engineer knowledge. Some engineering will only focus on designing, some will only focus on building, or has a duty to the safety of the people and some will only focus maintaining/operating.” societies that use his or her creation.” (F2216
Divi- sion of Undergraduate Education. Her expertise and interests focus on diversity and inclusion, engineer identity, problem based learning, innovative learning-centered pedagogies, assessment of student learning, engineering design, capstone design, etc. She also conducts research in cardiovascular fluid mechanics and sustainable energy technologies. She holds a BS and MS in Engineering Mechanics and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Tech. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017The Engineering Student Identity Scale: A Structural Validity Evidence Study The Engineering Student Identity Scale: A Structural Validity Evidence
Paper ID #19308Using IR Cameras beyond outreach: motivational projects for engineeringstudentsDr. Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming Cameron H. G. Wright, Ph.D., P.E., is a Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer En- gineering at the University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY. He was previously Professor and Deputy De- partment Head in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy, and served as an R&D engineering officer in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years. He received the B.S.E.E. (summa cum laude) from Louisiana Tech University in 1983, the M.S.E.E. from
100(1): A-27.Lima, M. 2013. Building Playgrounds, Engaging Communities: Creating Safe and Happy Places for Children. Baton Rouge, LA: LSU Press.216 p.Lima, M., and W. Oakes. 2013. Service-Learning: Engineering in Your Community. 2nd ed. Oxford University Press. 336p.Passino, Kevin M. 2016. Humanitarian Engineering: Advancing Technology for Sustainable Development. 3rd edition, Bede Publishing, Columbus, Ohio, 785 pages Ward, Andy D., Kerry Hughes Zwierschke, Carol Moody, and Ann D. Christy. 2007. Developing Sustainable Solutions for Impoverished Communities in South Africa: A Student Centered and Service Learning Capstone Design Experience." American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual Meeting. ASABE Paper
Paper ID #18207Engineering Leadership Development using an Interdisciplinary Competition-based ApproachDr. David Bayless, Ohio University Dr. Bayless is the Gerald Loehr Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Director of Ohio Uni- versity’s Coal Research Center, part of Ohio University’s Center of Excellence in Energy and the Envi- ronment. He is also the director of the Robe Leadership Institute and director of the Center for Algal Engineering Research and Commercialization (an Ohio Third Frontier Wright Project) He is engaged in the development of energy and environmental technology such as producing algal-based
Paper ID #20470Holistic Interdisciplinary Design - Everyone Does Everything (EngineeringStudents as Sculptors)Prof. Craig Baltimore, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Baltimore is a Professor in Architectural Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He is also a licensed California Structural Engineer with extensive industry experience. Current research and engineering interest are in sustainable knowledge transfer to developing nations; concentrated solar power for urban areas; masonry design, technology, and sustainability; and active learning for higher education
Paper ID #19075Incorporating Metrology Concepts into an Engineering Physics MeasurementsLaboratoryDr. Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin-Platteville Hal Evensen is a earned his doctorate in Engineering Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he performed research in the area of plasma nuclear fusion. He joined UW-Platteville in 1999, and formerly served as program coordinator for both its Engineering Physics and Microsystems & Nanoma- terials programs. He conducts research with students involving carbon nanotube electronics and sensors. c American Society for Engineering