AC 2012-5257: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY MASTER’S OF SUSTAINABIL-ITY PROGRAMDr. Roobik Gharabagi, Saint Louis University Roobik Gharabagi is Associate Professor of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, teach- ing undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of semiconductor devices, analog and digital elec- tronics, and sustainability. Research interests are in the areas of small geometry semiconductor devices, device modeling and simulation, renewable energy, and undergraduate education.Dr. Huliyar S. Mallikarjuna, Saint Louis University H. S. Mallikarjuna is presently an the Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Parks College of Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Mo. He
AC 2012-4331: AN INVERTED TEACHING MODEL FOR A MECHAN-ICS OF MATERIALS COURSEDr. Jeffery S. Thomas, Missouri University of Science & Technology Jeffery Thomas is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil, Architectura,l and Environ- mental Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Mo. He received a B.S. and M.S. in mechanical engineering and a Ph.D. in engineering mechanics from Missouri S&T. He is a licensed Professional Engineer. His technical interests are in mechanical characterization, construction, and the influence of force on biological systems. His artistic interests are in music.Dr. Timothy A. Philpot, Missouri University of Science & Technology
interpreter from the Scuola Superiore per Interpreti e Traduttori in Milan, Italy.Dr. Shashi S. Nambisan P.E., Iowa State University Since 2007, Shashi Nambisan has been the Director, Institute for Transportation (InTrans) and a professor of civil engineering at Iowa State University (ISU) in Ames, Iowa. He previously served on the faculty at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for more than 17 years. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Nevada. One of Nambisan’s passions is the development of the future transportation work- force. He enjoys working with students. His advisees have developed successful professional careers at universities or in the private and public sectors. Many of them serve in
AC 2012-4001: THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING SYSTEMICRISK IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT EDUCATIONDr. S. Jimmy Gandhi, Stevens Institute of Technology S. Jimmy Gandhi is a faculty member in The School of Systems and Enterprises (SSE) at Stevens Institute of Technology, as well as at Baruch College, which is part of the City University of New York (CUNY). His research interests are in the field of risk management, engineering education and globalization. He got a Ph.D. in engineering management from Stevens Institute of Technology, a master’s in engineering management from California State University, Northridge, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is currently co
AC 2012-3048: THE RAISE THE BAR INITIATIVE: CHARTING THEFUTURE BY UNDERSTANDING THE PATH TO THE PRESENT - ANOVERVIEWDr. Jeffrey S. Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison Jeffrey S. Russell, Ph.D., P.E., is Vice Provost for Lifelong Learning and Dean of Continuing Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison (UW). In this role, Russell is responsible for leading the university’s programs and services for lifelong learners and nontraditional students. Prior to assuming his current po- sition, Russell served as professor and Chair in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the UW. In addition to his position as Vice Provost, Russell serves as a professor in the CEE Department, focusing on
AC 2012-4925: TRAINING TOMORROW’S DESIGNERS: A STUDY ONTHE DESIGN FIXATIONMr. Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, Texas A&M University Vimal Viswanathan is a doctoral candidate in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Texas A&M University. He completed his bachelor’s of technology in mechanical engineering from National Insti- tute of Technology, Calicut, India, and master’s of science in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University. He is expected to complete his Ph.D. in Aug. 2012. He has published three journal papers and more than 10 conference papers. His primary research interest is effect of physical representations in engineering idea generation process.Nicole Elise EspositoDr. Julie S. Linsey, Texas
AC 2012-5496: WOMEN’S CAMPUS LEADERSHIP SEMINAR PROGRAMProf. Pamela S. Frinzi, Southern Polytechnic State UniversityDr. Rebecca Hudson Rutherfoord, Southern Polytechnic State University Rebecca Rutherfoord is the Associate VP for Institutional Effectiveness, SACS, Accreditation Liaison, and professor of information technology. She has been at Southern Polytechnic for more than 28 years and has held several administrative positions. Page 25.1485.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Women’s Leadership Initiative Page 25.1485.2AbstractSouthern
, Watson worked in two different middle school classrooms as a NSF GK-12/Pi Fellow. While at the University of Tennessee, she participated in the co-op (industrial internship) program and was appointed a co-op ambassador to mentor undergraduate students pursuing industrial internships. She also has mentored undergraduate research assistants during her master’s and Ph.D. programs. Her primary research interests include preparing doctoral students for industry and academic careers and the rheology of ionic liquids and cellulose solutions.Dr. Jed S. Lyons, University of South Carolina Jed Lyons is a professor of mechanical engineering and the Faculty Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of South
AC 2012-5107: SENSORS AND STRUCTURES: OUTCOMES FROM APROJECT-BASED MULTI-DISCIPLINARY GRADUATE COURSEProf. Elizabeth Basha, University of the PacificProf. Luke S. Lee, University of the Pacific Page 25.1155.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Sensors and Structures: Outcomes from a Project-Based MultiDisciplinary Graduate CourseAbstractThe goal of this paper is to assess the effectiveness of a project-based, multidisciplinary course ina small engineering program with BS and MS students. At engineering programs withoutdoctoral degrees, limited faculty resources and small
Session 2380 Evaluating introductory physics classes in light of the ABET criteria: An example from the SCALE-UP Project Jeffery M. Saul, Duane L. Deardorff, David S. Abbott, Rhett J. Allain, and Robert J. Beichner North Carolina State UniversityAbstractThe Student-Centered Activities for Large Enrollment University Physics (SCALE-UP) projectat North Carolina State University (NCSU) is developing a curriculum to promote learningthrough in-class group activities in introductory physics classes up to 100 students. We arecurrently in Phase II of the project using a
Session #3432 Using Senior Research, Design, and Development Projects in the Development of a Course in Electric Vehicle Technology Maher E. Rizkalla, Charles F. Yokomoto, Richard Pfile, Akhouri S. C. Sinha, Mohamed El-Sharkawy, Sergy Lyshevski, and Marvin Needler Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indianapolis Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis 723W Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-5137 and
Session 1326 Engineering Measurements in the Freshman Engineering Clinic at Rowan University K. Jahan, R.A. Dusseau, R. P. Hesketh, A. J. Marchese, R.P. Ramachandran, S. A. Mandayam and J. L. Schmalzel Rowan UniversityAbstractAll freshmen engineering students at Rowan University are introduced to engineeringexperiments and calculations through a series of modules in measurements. The primary goal ofthis course is to expose freshmen engineering students to multidisciplinary projects that teachengineering principles using the theme of engineering measurements in
Session 1626 PRIDE: Photonics Research in Interdisciplinary Education M. S. Unlu, M. F. Ruane, B. B. Goldberg, T. D. Moustakas, B. E. A. Saleh, and M. C. Teich Center for Photonics Research, Boston University Abstract A new combined research-curriculum development (CRCD) program at Boston University titledPhotonics Research in Interdisciplinary Education (PRIDE) is described. The PRIDE program is designedto demonstrate vertically integrated curriculum development by incorporating three levels of modules intoa wide
Session 1526 On Laboratory Development for a Curriculum in Particle Technology Rajesh N. Dave, Jonathan Luke, Robert Pfeffer, Doris Yacoub, Ian S. Fischer, Anthony D. Rosato New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102AbstractThis paper discusses the development of laboratory facilities for use with an on going NSF-CRCD project that will establish a three-course concentration in particle technology at NJIT,offered across the engineering curriculum. The main objective of the NSF funded project is toaddress the urgent need for undergraduate and graduate education in this vital field
Diagrams was developed by Dr. Jed S. Lyons, Department ofMechanical Engineering, University of South Carolina. In this video-based module, castings aremade from aluminum-copper alloys. The effects of varying the alloy composition are discussedwith respect to the equilibrium phase diagrams. The video and handout material includessufficient detail to be used as a virtual laboratory experiment. Showing the 8-minute video in theclassroom can also serve to motivate students to study phase diagrams. Figure 2 contains framesfrom the major sections of the video.Figure 2. The Casting and Phase Diagrams video module combines industrial-style foundryoperations with quantitative laboratory measurements. Demonstrated are the processes of makingalloys from pure
Paper ID #44125Examining Imposter Syndrome and Self-Efficacy Among Electrical EngineeringStudents and Changes Resulting After Engagement in Department’s RevolutionaryInterventionsMr. Jeffrey Luke Morrison, University of South Florida Jeffrey Luke Morrison is an undergraduate student pursuing his bachelors in Electrical Engineering at the University of South Florida with focuses in wireless circuits and nano-scale systems. He is an IEEE member and also a member of the USF Honor’s College. In addition to pursuing his EE degree, he is also pursuing a BS in Quantitative Economics and Econometrics.Dr. Chris S Ferekides, University
Paper ID #42748Algorithmic Thinking: Why Learning Cannot Be Measured By Code-Correctnessin a CS ClassroomMs. Alejandra Noemi Vasquez, Tufts UniversityTrevion S Henderson, Tufts University Trevion Henderson is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and STEM Education at Tufts University. He earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education at the University of Michigan.Mr. David Zabner, Tufts University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Algorithmic Thinking: Why Learning Cannot Be Measured By Code-Correctness in a CS Classroom
Paper ID #42436Development of an Interactive, Game-Based Nuclear Science Museum Exhibiton Probabilistic Risk AssessmentCamille S. Levine, University of Maryland Camille Levine is a graduate student in the SyRRA Lab pursuing her Ph.D. in Reliability Engineering. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2021 with a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Project Management. Her research focuses on enhancing the causal basis behind current human reliability analysis methods. She has also worked on human reliability analysis for external hazard probabilistic risk assessment, particularly in nuclear power
Paper ID #42064Board 252: Elementary Teacher Professional Learning in Equitable EngineeringPedagogies for Multilingual StudentsDr. Jessica E S Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Jessica Swenson is an Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo. She was awarded her doctorate and masters from Tufts University in mechanical engineering and STEM education respectively, and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Michigan. Her research work aims to improve the learning experience for undergraduate students by examining conceptual knowledge gains, affect, identity development
is very active in the campus community in promoting interdisciplinary and collaborative projects that include industry, social and community awareness and service, humanities, science, engineering, and technology.Frank S Marfai, Phoenix CollegeElena Ortiz ZuazagaRobin Cotter, Phoenix College ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Introducing Bio Mediated Methodologies in Geotechnical Engineering through Course-based Undergraduate Experiences (CUREs): Mitigating Fugitive Dust Effects by Using Urease in Enzyme Induced Carbonate Precipitation (EICP)IntroductionCourse-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) are high impact practices thathave been proposed as a
Paper ID #43198Board 334: Motivation Loss in Math: Contributing Factors and ConsequencesDr. Chris S. Hulleman, University of Virginia Chris S. Hulleman is a professor of education and public policy at the University of Virginia. He is also the founder and director of the Motivate Lab, which collaborates with educational practitioners to help ameliorate systemic racism and inequality. His team develops and tests changes in educational practice that support the motivation of students from historically marginalized backgrounds in education. He received his BA from Central College (Iowa) in 1993 and his PhD in social and
education. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Bucknell University in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Lewisburg, PA USA.Dr. Rebecca Thomas, Bucknell University Rebecca Thomas is the inaugural director for the Pathways Program at Bucknell University, where she oversees the rollout of Bucknell’s ePortfolio initiative. She is also a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering where she instructs the first-year design course for ECE majors. She holds a B.S. and M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Louisville and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University.Dr. Michael S Thompson, Bucknell University Michael
Paper ID #41697Board 373: Research Initiation: Understanding Interactions Between Affectand Identity in First- and Second-Year Engineering StudentsDr. Emma Treadway, Trinity University Emma Treadway received the B.S. degree in Engineering Science from Trinity University in 2011, and her M.S.E. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 2017 and 2019, respectively. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.Dr. Jessica E S Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Jessica Swenson is an
Paper ID #41805Board #444 - Professional Practice Experiences of Collegiate Rising ScholarsStudents—A Work-in-ProgressMs. Grace Lynn Baldwin Kan-uge Grace Baldwin, joined the Rising Scholar NSF S-STEM program in the Summer of 2017 as a Graduate Research Assistant. She completed her Bachelor of Science, Master’s, and Docterate of Philosophy at Purdue University in Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE).Dr. Carol S. Stwalley, Purdue University Dr. Carol S. Stwalley, PE joined the Minority Engineering Program team in the fall of 2007 as Recruitment and Retention Analyst. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Paper ID #42251Board 44: CampNav: A System for Inside Buildings and Campus NavigationMr. Jiping Li, University of Toronto Jiping Li is an ECE undergraduate at the University of Toronto.Zhiqiang Yin, University of TorontoDr. Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng., University of Toronto Hamid Timorabadi received his B.Sc, M.A.Sc, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto. He has worked as a project, design, and test engineer as well as a consultant to industry. His research interests include the applicati ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work In Progress: CampNav: A
Paper ID #41872Board 47: A Mentor-Mentee Matching Algorithm to Automate Process ofFinding an Ideal Mentor for StudentsMs. Sweni ShahDr. Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng., University of Toronto Hamid Timorabadi received his B.Sc, M.A.Sc, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto. He has worked as a project, design, and test engineer as well as a consultant to industry. His research interests include the applicatiSanjana DasadiaSamreen Khatib SyedDoaa Muhammad, University of Toronto ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work In Progress: MentorMate: A Platform to
Editor for Biological Imaging, Cambridge University Press.Dr. Stephanie S Ivey, The University of Memphis Dr. Stephanie Ivey is the Associate Dean for Research with the Herff College of Engineering and a Professor with the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Memphis. She directs the U of Mˆa C™s Southeast Transportation Workforce Center and th ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Psychosocial and Skills-Based Outcomes of Participating in Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP)IntroductionVertically Integrated Projects (VIP) is a well-established experiential learning model [1, 2] thatengages undergraduates, from first years to seniors, in
AC 2011-2432: LIVING IN A MATERIALS WORLD: MATERIALS SCI-ENCE ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR K-12 ED-UCATORSLouis S. Nadelson, Boise State University Louis S. Nadelson is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education at Boise State University. His research agenda is conducted within the context of STEM education and includes aspects of conceptual change, inquiry, and pre-service and in-service teacher education. He has published research ranging from teacher professional development to the impact of inquiry on STEM learning. Dr. Nadelson earned a B.S. degree in Biological and Physics Science from Colorado State University, a B.A. with concentrations in computing, mathematics and physics from The
AC 2011-1345: THE PROFESSIONAL SPINE: CREATION OF A FOUR-YEAR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PRACTICE SEQUENCEBrian Frank, Queen’s University Brian Frank is the Director (Program Development) and DuPont Canada Chair in Engineering Education Research and Development in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada.David S. Strong, Queen’s University Professor David S. Strong has held the NSERC Chair in Design Engineering since joining Queen’s Uni- versity in 2003. His previous experience includes 22 years in the private sector in research, development, and manufacturing with three companies spanning the metals
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez Campus, and her PhD in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University. She is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Muskingum University in New Concord, OH. Her interests focus on engineering education and electromagnetics, especially electromagnetic characterization of materials.Richard S Taylor, Muskingum UniversityDr. William R Wilson, Muskingum College Page 22.1292.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Similar Consecutive Bridge Design Projects for Freshmen and Sophomore Level Engineering CoursesAbstractThe