), founder of The Design & Entrepreneurship Network (DEN), and Division I rower. In her spare time, Bre teaches design thinking workshops for higher education faculty/administrators at the Stanford d.School, coaches a global community of learners through IDEO U, and fails miserably at cooking.Dr. Elizabeth A. Reddy, University of San Diego Elizabeth Reddy is a post-doctoral research associate at the University of San Diego’s Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering. She is a social scientist, holding a PhD in cultural anthropology from the Univer- sity of California at Irvine and an MA in Social Science from the University of Chicago. She is Co-Chair of the Committee for the Anthropology of Science, Technology and
technology interventions in mechanics classes. He was one of the co-leaders in 2013-2014 of the ASEE Virtual Community of Practice (VCP) for mechanics educators across the country. His current research focuses on student problem-solving pro- cesses and use of worked examples, change models and evidence-based teaching practices in engineering curricula, and the role of non-cognitive and affective factors in student academic outcomes and overall success. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Thriving for Engineering Students: Definition and Proposed Conceptual FrameworkThis research paper summarizes existing research and reports regarding factors
Paper ID #23132How Engineering Educators Use Heuristics When Redesigning an Under-graduate Embedded Systems CourseDr. Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University Nicholas D. Fila is a postdoctoral research associate in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Industrial Design at Iowa State University. He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. His current research interests include innovation, empathy, design thinking, and instructional design heuristics.Dr. Seda
Equality in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics proved to beeffective venues for recruitment whereas the signatories of the American Society of EngineeringEducation Deans Diversity Initiative Letter proved ineffective. My perspectives of why this mayhave been the case are described in this paper. Overall, my dissertation study supported thefinding that the sexual minority community of tenure-track and tenured faculty members remainshard-to-reach, but some members of the group are willing to speak out so that the communitycan continue to gain understanding and support within our discipline.Index Terms—Diversity, sexual minorities, snowball sampling/respondent-driven samplingIntroductionIncreasing diversity among faculty, students, and
Paper ID #22539How Competent are Freshman Engineering Students in Constructively Rat-ing Their Peers in a Team Context?Dr. Benjamin Emery Mertz, Arizona State University Dr. Benjamin Mertz received his Ph. D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 2010 and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2005. He is currently a part of a lecturer team at Arizona State University that focuses on the first-year engineering experience, including developing and teaching the Introduction to Engineering course. He also teaches Thermo-Fluids and High Speed Aerodynamics for the
of Chemical Education), reviewed conference proposals (e.g ASEE, AERA), and co-edits the CITE-Journal, Science. Additionally, she taught high school and middle school science for twelve years in Florida and Virginia, and she was the learning resource specialist for the technology demonstration school in Florida. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Enabling Advanced Topics in Computing & Engineering Through Authentic Inquiry Mike Borowczak1 and Andrea Burrows2 1 Department of Computer Science 2
Paper ID #22670Strengthening Student Understanding Through Interactive Classroom Meth-ods in Computer Science and EngineeringDr. Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo Dr. Al-Hammoud is a Faculty lecturer (Graduate Attributes) in the department of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Al-Hammoud has a passion for teaching where she con- tinuously seeks new technologies to involve students in their learning process. She is actively involved in the Ideas Clinic, a major experiential learning initiative at the University of Waterloo. She is also re- sponsible for developing a
Paper ID #22636Instructional Strategies in K-12 Informal Engineering Education - Deep CaseStudy Approaches to Educational ResearchDr. Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting Dr. Sarah Hug is Research Associate at the Alliance for Technology, Learning, and Society (ATLAS) Institute, University of Colorado at Boulder and director of Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting. Dr. Hug earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research and evaluation efforts focus on learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with a special interest in communities
practice as well as exploring students’ conceptions of diversity and its importance within engineering fields.Dr. Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from UC San Diego and his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, all in Chemical Engineering. He currently has research activity in areas related engineering education and is interested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher-level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. His research interests particularly focus on what prevents students from being able to integrate and extend the knowledge developed
Paper ID #22258Work in Progress: Constructing a Prediction Model of Creativity and Cogni-tive Concept Connections Based on Learning PortfolioProf. Ting-Ting Wu, Graduate School of Technological and Vocational Education, National Yunlin Universityof Science and Technology Ting-Ting Wu is currently an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Technological and Vocational Education at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan. She received her Ph.D. de- gree from the Department of Engineering Science at National Cheng Kung University. She received the MS degree in Information and Learning Technology from
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 engineering. Her fields of technical expertise include process modeling, simulation, and process control.Ms. Campbell R. Bego
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
Environmental Engineering programs supply engineeringworkforce for the municipalities, particularly in areas of drinking water supply, wastewatertreatment, and solid waste management. The municipalities located in most urban centers acrossthe nation are comprised predominantly of African American or Hispanic populations, and yetAfrican American representation in engineering professions in these municipalities is still verylow. Figure 1: African American Figure 2. Retention to Graduation, Representation in Selected Groups 2008- Computer Science, Engineering, and 2010 Engineering Technology, 2003-04 First
Paper ID #24459Embedding Core Skills in First-Year Engineering Students with Applicationsin Embedded System DesignDr. Michael Cross, Norwich University Michael Cross is a Lecturer of Electrical and Computer Engineering teaching classes in the areas of circuits, electronics, energy systems, and engineering design. Cross received degrees from the Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Vermont and began his academic career at UVM where he taught courses in the areas of analog and digital circuits, electronics, semiconductor physics, power electronics, and engineering design.Dr. David M. Feinauer P.E., Norwich
bachelor degree in Physics Engineering from Tecnologico de Monterrey and a doctoral degree in Mathe- matics Education from Syracuse University, NY. Dr. Dominguez is a member of the Researchers’ National System in Mexico (SNI-1) and has been a visiting researcher at Syracuse University, at UT-Austin and at Universidad Andres Bello. She teaches undergraduate courses in Mathematics, graduate courses in Education, and is a thesis advisor on the master and doctoral programs on education at the Tecnologico de Monterrey. Her main research areas are: models and modeling, use of technology to improve teaching and learning, gender issues in STEM education.Prof. Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile Mar´ıa
courses, even when those courses aredirect prerequisites [2]. Concepts in one area of Electrical Engineering should reinforce conceptsin another area - they are inexorably interconnected [3]. Connections need to be fosteredthroughout the curriculum by the faculty in order for the engineering student to mature into afunctioning engineer [4]. Helping students to create a connected narrative arc of conceptsthroughout the curriculum facilitates deeper understanding of topics, increased critical thinking,and engineers who can approach problems from multiple angles. These qualities are increasinglyimportant for graduates who will become professional engineers, as the change in technology andmindset move at a much greater pace in industry than academia
for the railroad industry under the mentorship of the faculty involved in the Railroad Research Team. She worked as a full-time Research Assistant at what is now known as the Railway Safety Center continuing her work on sensor technology for Amsted Rail and their subsidiaries. After her work with the Railroad Research Team, she worked in Texas State Technical College as Depart- ment Chair of the Associate of Science in Engineering Program. She currently works in The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and teaches introduction to engineering materials and engineering materials laboratory, engineering graphics, dynamics, numerical methods, and engineering vibrations. c American Society for
, Research, and Education [the Millennium Project, TheUniversity of Michigan 2008]’’ Dr. James J. Duderstadt stated, ‘’...The absence of engineers fromeither the leadership roles of business and government or the primary debates over the problemsof our times poses a significant threat to society in an increasingly technological world…’’. Theneed for engagement and involvement by engineers is of great significance for setting sound public Proceedings of the 2018 ASEE North Central Section Conference 1 Copyright © 2018, American Society for Engineering Educationpolicy and monitoring complex technical issues in the society. However, there remains a dearth ofresearch in this area that needs to be
undergraduate physics majors since 2000, and recently developed, with S. Lance Cooper, a graduate tech- nical writing course.Dr. John R. Gallagher, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign John R. Gallagher is an assistant professor of English. He focuses on writing studies, especially digital writing technologies, audience theory, and interface design. He teaches business and technical writing, technical communication, and rhetoric.Prof. John S. Popovics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign John Popovics is a Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He earned his B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from Drexel University and his Ph.D. in
emphasized collaboration on multiple levels. First, the course was jointly developedby faculty in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Department ofGeography in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. This collaboration waspremised on the notion that there is an increasing need for engineers (and thus engineeringstudents) to engage with policy makers because many of society’s intractable problems call forinnovative solutions that are grounded in science, technology and design. A concrete examplefrom our class that we used to demonstrate this included a hands-on exercise in which studentsused crowdsourced mapping technologies to assist the city in mapping ADA (Americans withDisabilities) accessible curb cuts in order
the ways in which this identity is influenced by stu- dents’ academic relationships, events, and experiences. Dr. Groen holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa D. McNair is a Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she also serves as Director of the Center for Research in SEAD Education at the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT). Her research interests include interdisciplinary collaboration, design education, communication studies, identity theory and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include exploring disciplines as cultures
research interests are in the areas of engineering education, mechatronics, robotics, assistive technology, and rehabilitation engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 No-cost Implementation of Electronic Lab Notebooks in an Intro Engineering Design CourseAbstractIn our “Introduction to Engineering Design” course, we had traditionally used paper-based LabNotebooks (LN). In a three-ring binder, students would keep records of their work, includingprintout of spreadsheets, controller programs, etc. However, many students expressed reluctanceto this routine, part of the reason being the cost and inconvenience of printing. They regardedthe LN and, by association
, while also serving in academic leadership positions. John is also an accomplished inventor and children’s author.Cmdr. Angela Schedel, U.S. Naval Academy Naval Officer, Helicopter Pilot, 1994-2005 Instructor, U.S. Naval Academy, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Dept, 2007-2013, 2015-2018 Science & Technology Liaison, Office of Naval Research, 2013-2015 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Straws, Balloons, and Tootsie Rolls: The Value of Hands-On Activities in the Engineering Classroom John R. Schedel, Jr.1 and Angela L. Schedel2 1 Mechanical Engineering Department, United States Naval Academy
German speaking students – utilize “Rollercoasters” as the medium to learn German technical engineering terms • German 3221 (spring) - Introduction to Science terms in German including Engineering, Math, Physics and Chemistry and also develop a German Resume • German 3222 (fall) – Fields of Technology – special topics in engineering sometimes includes nanotechnology, energy, infrastructure, etc.• German Capstone course • Polish German Language skills • Mentorship of younger Eurotech students • Final Project related to Co-op Experience in Germany Proceedings of the 2018 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2018
Paper ID #24423Mapping Entrepreneurial Minded Learning with the Longitudinal Model ofMotivation and Identity in First-Year EngineeringMs. Renee Desing, Ohio State University Renee Desing is currently a graduate student at the Ohio State University in the Department of Engi- neering Education. Ms. Desing holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a M.S. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the Pennsylvania State University. Most recently, Ms. Desing worked as a managing consultant for IBM Public Sector Advanced Analytics.Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State
Paper ID #21659Engineering Design Days: Engaging Students with Authentic Problem-Solvingin an Academic HackathonMr. Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo Mr. Christopher Rennick received his B.A.Sc., Honours Electrical Engineering in 2007 and his M.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 2009, both from the University of Windsor, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Since 2010, he has been employed with the University of Waterloo, in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada as teaching staff.Dr. Carol Hulls P.Eng., University of Waterloo Dr. Carol Hulls, P.Eng. is a Continuing Lecturer in the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering De
ASEE Di- vision in 2009. She also has been an Electrical Engineering Professor for two Mexican universities. Dr. Mendoza is interested in Pre-college and College Engineering Readiness, Socioeconomically Disadvan- taged Engineering Students, Latino Studies in Engineering and Computer Aided/Instructional Technology in Engineering.Dr. So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University So Yoon Yoon, Ph.D., is an assistant research scientist at Institute for Engineering Education and Innova- tion (IEEI) within the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and Texas A&M University. She received her Ph.D. and M.S.Ed.in Educational Psychology with the specialties in Gifted Education and Research Methods &
for 4 years. She received her undergraduate engineering degree in the field of Electronics and Communication from Nirma Institute of Technology, India in 2000. She received her M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Ph.D. (2007) in Computer Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL. Dr. Dave’s research interests lie in the field of High Speed Com- puter Arithmetic and Computer Architecture. Her research has been focused on the design high-speed multi-operand adders. In addition, she is also interested in performing research in VLSI implementation of signal processing algorithms, and low power integrated circuit design. Her teaching interests include Digital Logic Design, Computer Architecture
Data Mining–Driven Design (EDSGN 561). As part of the Engineering Design Program’s ”Summers by Design” (SBD) program, Dr. Tucker supervises students from Penn State during the summer semester in a two-week engineering design program at the ´ Ecole Centrale de Nantes in Nantes, France. Dr. Tucker is the director of the Design Analysis Technology Advancement (D.A.T.A) Laboratory. His research interests are in formalizing system design processes under the paradigm of knowledge discovery, optimization, data mining, and informatics. His research interests include applications in complex sys- tems design and operation, product portfolio/family design, and sustainable system design optimization in the areas of
Washington University, Cheney, WA. His research interests involve the computational and experimental analysis of lightweight space structures and composite materials. Dr. Hossain received M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Engineering and Science from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota.Dr. Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Marquette University PhD. in Mechanical Engineering, Wash- ington State UniversityProf. Abolfazl Amin, Utah Valley University Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University Engineering