Paper ID #14805An Adaptable and Transferrable Project Based on a Heart-lung Machine De-sign ChallengeDr. Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University Dr. Stephanie Farrell is Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University (USA) was the 2014-15 Fulbright Scholar in Engineering Education at Dublin Institute of Technology (Ireland). She obtained her PhD in Chemical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology in 1996. Dr. Farrell has con- tributed to engineering education through her work in experiential learning, focusing on areas of pharma- ceutical, biomedical and food engineering. She has been honored by the American
Paper ID #12325TUES Type 2 Project: Development and Application of MITS/DATS Course-ware: Advancement, Success, Concern, and WeaknessDr. Weizhao Zhao, University of Miami Professor of Biomedical Engineering Director of Medical Physics Graduate Program Dept. of Biomedical Engineering Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA Page 26.1609.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 TUES Type 2 Project: Development and Application of MITS/DATS Courseware: Advancement, Success, Concern, and
Paper ID #16904Foundations of Social and Ethical Responsibility Among Undergraduate En-gineering Students: Project OverviewDr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette Carla B. Zoltowski, Ph.D., is Co-Director of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in engineering education, all from Purdue University. She has served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Zoltowski’s academic and research interests broadly include the professional formation of engineers and diversity and inclusion in engineering, with
Paper ID #16442Integrating Exposure to Nanotechnology through Project Work in a LargeFirst-Year Engineering CourseKelsey Joy Rodgers, Purdue University, West Lafayette Kelsey Rodgers is a graduate student at Purdue University in the School of Engineering Education. Her research focus is investigating how engineers’ understand, develop, and use mathematical models and simulations. Her research also focuses on feedback. She is currently conducting research in first-year engineering on the Network for Nanotechnology (NCN) Educational Research team. She previously conducted research with the Model-Eliciting Activities (MEAs
Paper ID #14439Revamping Robotics Education via University, Community College and In-dustry Partnership - Year 1 Project ProgressProf. Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University Aleksandr Sergeyev is currently an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Aleksandr Sergeyev earned his bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering at Moscow University of Electronics and Automation in 1995. He obtained the Master degree in Physics from Michigan Technological University in 2004 and the PhD degree in Electrical Engineering
Paper ID #26568Exploring Hypotheses Regarding Engineering Graduate Students’ Identities,Motivations, and Experiences: The GRADs ProjectHeather Perkins, North Carolina State University Heather entered the Applied Social and Community Psychology program in the fall of 2014, after com- pleting her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati. She has participated in various research projects examining the interaction between stereotypes and science interest and confi- dence, their influence upon womens’ performance in school and the workplace, and their presence in the media and consequences for
Paper ID #25707Exploring the Impact of University Engineering Role Models on ElementaryStudents (NSF ITEST Project)Dr. Merredith D Portsmore, Tufts University Dr. Merredith Portsmore is the Director for Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach as well as a Research Assistant Professor at the Center. Merredith received all four of her degrees from Tufts (B.A. English, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, M.A. Education, PhD in Engineering Education) and has been a member of the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach for 18 years, previously serving as the Director of Outreach and a program manager. Her research
Paper ID #31191NSF S-STEM Project Update: A Pathway to Completion for PursuingEngineering and Engineering Technology DegreesDr. Kim Bullington, Old Dominion University Dr. Bullington is an experienced and accomplished leader in higher education and university administra- tion with strong expertise in program management, organizational development, and student and academic affairs administration, with over two decades of university experience. Dr. Bullington’s research interests include student success - especially in the veteran and non-traditional student realm, higher education policy, and student access to higher
intersection of sustainability, teaching and learning, and engagement focusing on transdisciplinary decision-making frameworks in community- based design projects. She also specializes in the assessment of instructional effectiveness and student learning in active learning environments. She is the recipient of multiple teaching awards, and is the Chair of the Teaching Academy. She has a B.A in Biological Sciences from DePauw University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Ecological Sciences and Engineering from Purdue University. She has also worked professionally in the non-profit and secondary education sectors, and currently serves on multiple community-based environmental boards.Mrs. Eunhye Kim, Purdue University-Main Campus
AC 2012-3964: IMPROVING PROJECT-BASED LEARNING VIA REMOTEOPNET-BASED LAB SEQUENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE COMPUTERNETWORKING CURRICULUMDr. Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles Jianyu Dong is a professor in electrical and computer engineering at CSULA. Her area of expertise is video compression/communication, multimedia networks, QoS, etc. As the PI of the NSF CCLI Project entitled ”Enhancing undergraduate computer networking curriculum using remote project-based learn- ing,” she works closely with colleagues from computer science to redesign the network curriculum to integrate project-based and inquiry-based learning.Dr. Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles Huiping Guo is currently an
Green Design Project Part 1: The Hybrid Powertrain ProjectAbstractSubjects that are separate in the curriculum, such as thermodynamics and mechanical design, areintegrated in practice, since thermal and mechanical systems must function cohesively in realmechanical systems (e.g. an air conditioner). With this in mind, we are beginning theimplementation of a novel, potentially transformative approach to integrating courseworkthrough five semesters of the core mechanical engineering curriculum.The centerpiece of this research is a long-term design/build/test project that will be developed bystudents over the course of five semesters. The project, a bench-scale hybrid powertrain, isimplemented in modules, so that parts of the
. She is the Principal Investigator in a multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional research project, NSF EFRI-Barriers, Under- standing, Integration – Life cycle Development (BUILD). She has worked in the sustainable engineering arena since 2004. As the assistant director of education outreach in the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, Pitt’s center for green design, she translates research to community outreach programs and develops sustainable engineering programs for K-12 education.Dr. Elizabeth A Adams, Mesa Community CollegeProf. Mikhail Chester, Arizona State UniversityProf. Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University Kristen Parrish is an Assistant Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the
AC 2012-3217: THE USE OF A PROJECT CIRCUIT IN THE TEACHINGOF A BASIC ELECTRIC CIRCUITS COURSEProf. James P Becker, Montana State University James Becker is an Associate Professor of electrical and computer engineering at Montana State Univer- sity. His professional interests include microwave circuits, radio frequency electronics, nanoelectronics, pedagogical research, and distance education. He is a 2004 recipient of the NSF CAREER award.Dr. Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University Carolyn Plumb is the Director of Educational Innovation and Strategic Projects in the College of Engi- neering at Montana State University (MSU). She works on various curriculum and instruction projects including instructional development
Paper ID #41960Board 243: Development and Validation of Learning Through Making Instrument(LMI) Project OverviewMr. Leonardo Pollettini Marcos, Purdue University Leonardo Pollettini Marcos is a 3rd-year PhD student at Purdue University’s engineering education program. He completed a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Materials Engineering at the Federal University of Sao Carlos, Brazil. His research interests are in assessment instruments and engineering accreditation processes.Dr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is a Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
Paper ID #41470Board 266: Enhancing Transfer Pathways in Computing: An NSF ProjectProgress ReportDr. Narges Norouzi, University of California, Berkeley Narges Norouzi received her MS and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, focusing on applied deep learning. She has since been involved in working on applied machine learning projects with a focus on biology and education. Her CS education research focuses on using artificial intelligence in the classroom to close the equity gap and leading student-centered programs that promote equity and access. Her work has been supported by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Paper ID #42670Board 354: Project ELEVATE: Promoting Sustained & Equitable ChangeAmong Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Engineering FacultyDr. Alaine M Allen, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Alaine M. Allen is an educator who intentionally works to uplift the voices of and create opportunities for individuals from groups historically marginalized in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) environments. She currently serves as the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in the College of Engineering, where she is committed to helping to build a culture of
Paper ID #43774Board 391: SUCCESS Scholars: Early Findings from an NSF S-STEM ProjectMs. Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Krystal Corbett is the First-Year Engineering Programs Coordinator and Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Louisiana Tech University. She is also the Co-Director of the Office for Women in Science and Engineering at Louisiana Tech.Dr. David Hall, Louisiana Tech University David Hall develops and promotes project-based engineering courses. He believes that projects build intuition and confidence which are important for the effective application of engineering
Paper ID #41727Board 357: Psychosocial and Skills-Based Outcomes of Participating in VerticallyIntegrated Projects (VIP)Craig O. Stewart, University of Memphis Dr. Craig O. Stewart is a 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 received her D.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis in 1998. She leads the research in the Computational Imaging Research Laboratory at
innovative ways to use microcontrollers and other technologies to enhance Drexel’s Engineering Tech- nology course offerings. Eric is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Computer Engineering at Drexel, and is an author of several technical papers in the field of Engineering Technology Education. Page 24.987.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014Point-of-Care Medical Tests Devicesand their Value as Educational Projects for Engineering StudentsAbstractPoint of Care Medical Diagnostics devices are portable microfluidics-based systems that test forinfectious diseases in clinical specimens such as
their students.Dr. Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Sarma V. Pisupati is an Associate professor in the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering and Program Chair of Energy Engineering Program at Penn State.Mr. Don R Gilman PE, PMP, Texas A&M University IT Project Management Office Page 24.870.1 Don is a professional project manager and a licensed software engineer. He provides project management consulting and mentoring to clients across Texas A&M University. He has contributed to the Univer- sity’s project management methodologies, frameworks, tools, and
Paper ID #39167Board 206: Academic Success of STEM College Students with AttentionDeficit Hyperactivity Disorder and the Role of Classroom TeachingPractices: Project UpdateNolgie O. Oquendo-Col´on, University of Michigan Nolgie O. Oquendo-Colon is an Engineering Education Research PhD student at the University of Michi- gan. He holds a MS and BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.Laura Carroll, University of Michigan Laura Carroll is a PhD candidate in Engineering Education Research at the University of Michigan. Laura’s research interests are focused on academic success of neurodiverse
Paper ID #38182Board 207: ACCESS in STEM: An S-STEM Project Supporting Economi-callyDisadvantaged STEM-Interested Students in Their First Two YearsErica ClineMenaka AbrahamSarah AlaeiDr. Heather Dillon, University of Washington, Tacoma Dr. Heather Dillon is Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington Tacoma. Her research team is working on energy efficiency, renewable energy, fundamental heat transfer, and engineering education. Before joining academia, she worked for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) as a senior research engineer working on both energy efficiency and renewable
Paper ID #39818Board 215: Applying Research Results in Instructor Development to ReduceStudent Resistance to Active Learning: Project UpdateMs. Lea K. Marlor, University of Michigan Lea Marlor is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Michigan, studying Engineering Education Research. She joined the University of Michigan in Sept 2019. Previously, she was the Associate Director for Education for the Center for Energy Efficient ElecDr. Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan Dr. Cynthia Finelli is Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Education, and Director and Graduate Chair for
and academic achievement across seven STEM disciplines.The program is a large educational program with multi-Department STEM projectscomprising approximately 200 tasks and 40 personnel. To facilitate the successfulimplementation of this STEM program, an efficient project management tool calledSmartsheet was adopted to manage all the tasks to be carried out and the activities involved.Smartsheet software has helped facilitate efficient project coordination, schedulingdeliverables, communicating with and assigning tasks to project team members, monitoringperformance, and evaluation. The Smartsheet is a project management tool developed forcoordinating and monitoring project activities, promoting productive guidance, efficientcommunication
Paper ID #39169Board 238: Collaborative Research: AGEP FC-PAM: Project ELEVATE(Equity-focused Launch to Empower and Value AGEP Faculty to Thrive inEngineering)Dr. Alaine M Allen, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Alaine M. Allen is an educator who intentionally works to uplift the voices of and create opportunities for individuals from groups historically marginalized in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) environments. She currently serveDarlene SaporuElisa RiedoShelley L AnnaDr. Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh Linda DeAngelo is Associate Professor of Higher Education, Center for Urban Education
Paper ID #37712Board 257: Development and Initial Outcomes of an NSF RIEF Project inUnderstanding Teamwork Experience and its Linkage to EngineeringIdentity of Diverse StudentsDr. Yiyi Wang Yiyi Wang is an assistant professor of civil engineering at San Francisco State University. In addition to engineering education, her research also focuses on the nexus between mapping, information technology, and transportation and has published in Accident Analysis & Prevention, Journal of Transportation Geog- raphy, and Annuals of Regional Science. She served on the Transportation Research Board (TRB) ABJ80 Statistical Analysis
Paper ID #37526Board 409: The Stressors for Doctoral Students Questionnaire: Year 2 ofan RFE Project on Understanding Graduate Engineering Student Well-Beingand RetentionJennifer Cromley, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign Jennifer Cromley is Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on two broad areas: achievement/retention in STEM and comprehension of illus- trated scientific textMr. Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign Joseph Mirabelli is an Educational Psychology graduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana
Paper ID #37990Board 413: Towards an Understanding of the Impact of Community EngagedLearning Projects on Enhancing Teachers’ Understanding of Engineeringand Intercultural AwarenessDr. Kellie Schneider, University of Dayton Kellie Schneider is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology at the University of Dayton. Prior to joining the faculty at UD, she was an instructor in the Freshman Engineering Program at the University of Arkansas. Her research interests are in the areas of engineering education and community-based operations research.Dr. Leanne Petry, Central State
Paper ID #38574Board 305: HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: Commitment toLearning Instilled by Mastery-Based Undergraduate Program (CLIMB-UP)Dr. Dina Verdin, Arizona State University Dina Verd´ın, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Engineering in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. She graduated from San Jos´e State University with a BS in Industrial Systems Engineering and from Purdue University with an MS in Industrial Engineering and PhD in Engineering Education. Dina is a 2016 recipient of the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship and an Honorable Mention
Paper ID #37955Board 433: Work in Progress: Building a ”Project-Based Learning forRural Alabama STEM Middle School Teachers in Machine Learning andRobotics” RET SiteDr. Xiaowen Gong, Auburn University Xiaowen Gong received his BEng degree in Electronics and Information Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2008, his MSc degree in Communications from the University of Alberta in 2010, and his PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from the Arizona State University in 2015. From 2015 to 2016, he was a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Electrical and Com- puter Engineering at The Ohio State