recruiting newparticipants, as well as provide an extended support system for building a culture around qualityonline course design. Maintaining these partnerships will be crucial to the overall growth andsuccess of quality design initiatives. The instructional designer can better connect to unsurefaculty members by sharing the successes of these champions and openly discussing the factorsthat are causing their hesitancy.Course quality reviews are showing positive results for participants of the FIOT program. Theyare also highlighting inconsistencies in quality design and where faculty may need moreextensive support that can inform future development of faculty development efforts. Thecurrent course quality process is based on a best practices
design. Prof. Chen served as the General Chair of 2015 IEEE Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, and as the Guest Editor of IEEE Trans. on Computer- Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems Special Issue on Design Quality and Design Closure: Present Issues and Future Trend”, 2005. He also served as the Guest Editor of the Microelectronics Journal on Quality Electronic Design, 2005. His research interests include VLSI circuit and system design, CAD methodology for VLSI design, and bioelectronics.Dr. Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University Tom Siller is an associate professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University. He has been a faculty member at CSU for 30 years.Dr. Anthony
design derived from the exercises.There are many ways of using class exercises in the classroom setting. For a small class size, theteacher may simply use an exercise to engage students in discussion and hands-on practice. Forlarger classes, the students can be assigned to small groups using the class exercise as aninstrument leading to group projects. Woods and Howard [12] effectively used class exercisesfor Information Technology students to study ethical issues. Day and Foley [13] used class timeexclusively for exercises, having their students prepare for class with materials provided online.Bishop and Verleger [14] presented a comprehensive survey of the research that revieweddifferent ways of using class exercises in the classroom, often
has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory and a Chemistry Concept Inventory for assessing conceptual knowledge and change for introductory materials science and chemistry classes. He is currently conduct- ing research on a large scale NSF faculty development project. His team is studying how workshops on strategies of engagement and feedback with support from internet tools and resources affect faculty be- liefs, classroom practice, and development of disciplinary communities of practice and associated student achievement. He was a coauthor for the best paper award in the Journal of Engineering Education in 2013 and this year has received the Michael Ashby Outstanding Materials Educator Award from the
the Next GenerationScience Standards (NGSS) (see Figure 1).Program PilotsThe Champaign, Illinois pilot was led by the program director (and program founder, Mr. Greer)and the program co-founder (Dr. Henderson) who developed lesson plans, led hands-onactivities, and trained program staff (undergraduate and graduate engineering students). Lessonsemphasized the engineering design process (Haik, Sivaloganathan, & Shahin, 2015). Studentswere given open-ended scenarios and were tasked to identify and research problems, developpossible solutions, and then plan, test and improve their designed solutions.The Houston pilot, initiated in the spring of 2017, combined the best practices learned from theearlier pilot and added a partnership with the
soybean oligosaccharides before joining Central State University in 1989. Dr. Lowell maintains a re- search program in directed energy weed control. She mentors undergraduate students in funded research projects who have gone on to present at local, state and national conferences.Dr. Augustus Morris, Central State University Dr. Augustus Morris is the Chair of the Manufacturing Engineering department at Central State Univer- sity, Wilberforce, OH. He is also the Program Director of the NSF funded grant, Implementing Pathways for STEM Retention and Graduation (IPSRG). His research interests include robotic applications in agri- culture, haptic devices, high altitude balloon payload design, and cellulose-based composite
education.Yousef Jalali, Virginia Tech Yousef Jalali is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He received a B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering and M.Eng. in Energy Systems Engineering. His research interests include critical thinking, ethics, and process design and training.Dr. David B. Knight, Virginia Tech David Knight is Assistant Professor and Assistant Department Head for Graduate Programs in the De- partment of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He is also Director of International Engagement in Engineering Education and affiliate faculty with the Higher Education Program at Virginia Tech. His research tends to be at the macro-scale, focused on a systems-level perspective of how engineering
. Holmes MacDonald Award ”for the Outstanding Young Electrical Engineering Educator.”Dr. Edwin Hou, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Edwin Hou is a professor in the Helen and John C. Hartmann Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology. His research interests include embedded systems, autonomous vehicles, nonlinear optimization, and engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Impact of Initiatives for Helping First Year Students Start on Track in Mathematics SequenceAbstractThis is an evidence-based practice paper. New Jersey Institute of Technology, located inNewark, NJ, administers
Engineering at Kettering University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Synergies between Experience and Study in Graduate Engineering EducationAbstractVarious programs and research initiatives seek to support the success of master’s students inengineering. However, as programs can have diverse groups of students, supporting their successmay not be a one-size fits all. Our work focuses on a group we define as Returners, who spentfive or more years in industry before returning to university for a master’s degree. As part of alarger survey with approximately 300 engineering student participants who were pursuingmaster’s degrees, we asked them to evaluate the influence of their prior work experiences ontheir
Paper ID #21182Is There a Connection Between Classroom Practices and Attitudes TowardsStudent-Centered Learning in Engineering?Lydia Ross, Arizona State University Lydia Ross is a doctoral candidate and graduate research assistant at Arizona State University. She is a third year student in the Educational Policy and Evaluation program. Her research interests focus on higher education equity and access, particularly within STEM.Dr. Eugene Judson, Arizona State University Eugene Judson is an Associate Professor of for the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. He also serves as an Extension Services
Paper ID #21797A Content Analysis of NGSS Science and Engineering Practices in K-5 Cur-riculaJessica Cellitti, Drexel University Jessica Cellitti is a Ph.D. candidate with research interests focusing on pre-college engineering in urban public schools. Before entering the Ph.D. program at Drexel, she taught math and science in grades K-12 in for 7 years. She designed STEM elective courses on topics ranging from civil engineering and astrobi- ology to robotics. Jessica has two bachelor’s degrees in Elementary/Special Education and Psychology as well as minors in Mathematics and Science. While teaching she also
Paper ID #21111Analysis of a Trial of Mentoring between Civil Engineering Students andPracticing EngineersMark W. Milke P.E., Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury Mark Milke is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury, in Christchurch, New Zealand. Since 1991 he has taught and conducted research there on solid waste management, design for civil and natural resources engineers, systems, professional devel- opment, and other topics in civil and environmental engineering. He was an Associate Editor for the international
microWatts.After the initial tests with the parasitics, we also ran a 1000 iteration monte carlo run to test thereliability of the circuit. Our results for the 1000 iteration monte carlo runs were 100% pass ratesfor both the Write and Read paths. Proceedings of the 2018 American Society for Engineering Education Zone IV Conference Copyright © 2018, American Society for Engineering Education 98 Student SurveysTable 1, 2 and 3 summarize the results of pre- and post-program student surveys designed tomeasure perception and overall impact of the research internship program on studentparticipants. From Table 1, it is observed
Paper ID #22582Using Design Challenges to Develop Empathy in First-year CoursesJordan Orion James, University of New Mexico Jordan O. James is a Native American Ph.D. learning sciences student and lecturer at the University of New Mexico’s School of Architecture and Planning in the Community & Regional Planning program. He has served as a graduate research assistant on an NSF-funded project, Revolutionizing Engineering De- partments, and has been recognized as a Graduate Studies student spotlight recipient and teaching scholar. Jordan studies learning in authentic, real-world conditions utilizing Design Based Research
(STEM).Dr. Tamara Ball, University of California, Santa Cruz Dr. Tamara Ball is a project-scientist working with several education and research centers at the Univer- sity of California, Santa Cruz. Her work with the Institute for Science and Engineer Educators focuses on informing efforts to redesign undergraduate STEM education to reflect workplace practice and engage stu- dents in authentic scientific inquiry and problem solving through design. Her work Sustainable Engineer- ing and Ecological Design (SEED) collaborative at has focused on developing programmatic structures to support interdisciplinary and collaborative learning spaces for sustainability studies. She is the program director for Impact Designs
Paper ID #23080WIP: High-Achieving Students’ Perceptions of and Approaches to ProblemSolving in Introductory Engineering Science CoursesRebecca LeBow, Tufts UniversityDr. Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University Kristen Wendell is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Ed- ucation at Tufts University. Her research efforts at at the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach focus on supporting discourse and design practices during K-12, teacher education, and college-level en- gineering learning experiences, and increasing access to engineering in the elementary school experience
Paper ID #23182Design a Micro-wind and Solar Energy Harvesting System for a Wireless Sen-sor Node to Operate in Coastal and Marine Area as a Senior Design ProjectDr. Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College Dr. Radian Belu is Associate Professor within Electrical Engineering Department, Southern University, Baton, Rouge, USA. He is holding one PHD in power engineering and other one in physics. Before joining to Southern University Dr. Belu hold faculty, research and industry positions at universities and research institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as
biomedical engineering capstone design sequence at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Glen’s educational research interests include student learning styles, increasing student engagement with hands- on activities, and more recently, creativity & design. He has received an NSF CAREER award and served as a Fellow at the National Effective Teaching Institute. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Foundational Engineering Science Course and Its Impact on Those Who Teach ItCurricular innovations are difficult to implement and sustain. Many innovations were developedthrough the NSF-funded Engineering Education Coalitions in the early 1990’s
Engineering Professor. With this opportunity, Hern´an is able to further his understanding of both engineering and education to aid the generations who aim to become future engineers.Dr. Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University Kristen Wendell is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Ed- ucation at Tufts University. Her research efforts at at the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach focus on supporting discourse and design practices during K-12, teacher education, and college-level en- gineering learning experiences, and increasing access to engineering in the elementary school experience, especially in under-resourced schools. In 2016 she was a recipient of the U.S. Presidential
Paper ID #22528An Introductory Design and Communication Course Intended for all Engi-neering Majors Takes it to the FarmDr. Jennifer S. Mullin, University of California, Davis Jennifer S. Mullin is a faculty member in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at UC Davis.Prof. Jean S. VanderGheynst, University of California, Davis Jean VanderGheynst is Executive Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies and Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering in the College of Engineering at University of California, Davis. Her prior leadership positions at UC Davis include Associate Dean for
Paper ID #21534Advanced Manufacturing Research Experiences for High School Teachers:Effects on Perception and Understanding of ManufacturingMr. Debapriyo Paul, Texas A&M University Debapriyo Paul is a graduate student at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. He is pursuing a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering with a focus in statistics and data sciences. He is currently working as a research assistant in the Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution Department.Dr. Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University Dr. Bimal Nepal is an assistant professor in the Industrial Distribution Program at Texas
. Sanjeev Bedi P.Eng., University of Waterloo Dr. Sanjeev Bedi is the Director of the Engineering Ideas Clinic. He earned his PhD from the University of Victoria in 1987. As a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Waterloo, his research focus is machining, and he is well known for developing innovative 5-axis tool-positioning and flank- milling techniques. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Engineering Design Days: Engaging Students with Authentic Problem- Solving in an Academic HackathonAbstractThis paper describes the evidence-based use of a hackathon model to address student learningoutcomes in first-year Engineering programs
Paper ID #22462Integrating Design Thinking into an Experiential Learning Course for Fresh-man Engineering StudentsDr. Mark J. Povinelli, Syracuse University Dr. Mark Povinelli is the Kenneth A. and Mary Ann Shaw Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurial Lead- ership in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University where he is developing and teaching curriculum in innovation and entrepreneurship. Dr. Povinelli current research interests and curriculum development are in experiential team learning approaches to engineering education focused on design thinking
students and faculty in a larger effort to create distinctive and impactful learningexperiences for all students: • A new center for teaching and learning that supports innovative and active learning was opened. • Teaching faculty, which comprise 20% of the faculty on campus, are encouraged to participate in ASEE and engineering education scholarship and applications within the classroom • A new division and major were recently created that provides the opportunity to re- design educational offerings and incorporate PBL. • Through NSF-funded research projects outside of the work presented in this paper, faculty from multiple departments already enjoyed strong relationships that were combining new
internships’ impact on engineering self-efficacy and commitmentto an engineering career, academic goals and interest in research, career goals, and engagementwith professionals from academia and industry. Best practices and lessons learned are shared,along with recommendations for colleges looking to replicate the program.1. Overview of ASPIRES Program at Cañada CollegeCañada College, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a Hispanic-serving communitycollege, and is one of three colleges in the San Mateo Community College District. During the2015-16 academic year, Cañada College enrolled 10,075 unique students. The student body isgenuinely multi-cultural with Hispanic students as the largest single group at 45.2%; whitestudents comprise 26.8
Polytechnic Institute. He has six years experience as a practicing engineer in industry, and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering, an M.S. in environmental engineering, and a Ph.D. in chemical engineering; all from the University of Connecticut. His recent research efforts are primarily directed at investigating novel treatment methods for emerging contaminants, and the development of systems and methods to sustainably treat water and wastewater.Prof. John M. Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Professor John Sullivan joined WPI in 1987. He has had continuous external research funding from 1988 thru 2013. He has graduated (and supported) more than 75 MS and PhD graduate students. He has served as the ME
Science and Mathematics, Engineering, and Technical EducationAbstractSTEM students face general education requirements in humanities as a part of theirdegree programs. Many students believe these courses are of little value to theireducation and career goals. Policy discussions at all levels of government has politicizedhistory education. History curriculum focusing on societal and political developmentsseems obscure to the high school or undergraduate STEM student. STEMstory focuses onengaging STEM students by examining history general education courses through thelens of history of technology. The study proposes curriculum for a U.S. history surveycourse focusing on progress in science and technology incorporating best practices
improve the model, plans are in process to provide additional instructionand support specifically for PMs as a separate cohort. Additional evening class meetings areplanned just for the student PMs. Local alumni, whose primary job is project management, arebeing sought to serve as resources and mentors, and offer first-hand examples of effectivemanagement tools and techniques. A follow-up survey is planned after the changes have beenfully implemented.References1. Watkins, G., “Best Practices for Faculty Mentorship of Capstone Design Projects, Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE Annual Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia2. Howe, S., Poulos, S., & Rosenbauer, L., The 2015 Capstone Design Survey: Observations from the Front Lines, Proceedings
computed.Benchmark Study ResultsA previous study that was performed by Russell and Stouffer was used as a baseline program forcomparison purposes [2]. The Russell and Stouffer study was selected for four reasons. In 2002 The initial impact of the 1996 ABET EC2000 accreditation criteria on engineering curriculums was in the process of being documented [9]. ABET’s 2006 report on the impact of EC2000 during the period 1994-2004 indicated that improvements in student learning had occurred as a result of changes in engineering program curricula, teaching methods, faculty practices, and student experiences in the classroom [9]. ASCE had not yet published a Body of Knowledge. Civil engineering curriculums had not yet been
, Environ- mental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE). She has served as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education in the CEAE Department, as well as the ABET assessment coordinator. Professor Bielefeldt was also the faculty director of the Sustainable By Design Residential Academic Program, a living- learning community where interdisciplinary students learn about and practice sustainability. Bielefeldt is also a licensed P.E. Professor Bielefeldt’s research interests in engineering education include service- learning, sustainable engineering, social responsibility, ethics, and diversity.Dr. Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder Daniel W. Knight is the Program Assessment and Research Associate at Design