Paper ID #26351The REAP Project: Reaping the Benefits of High-stakes Assessment Fre-quency BoostersDr. George E. Hassoun, Notre Dame University - Louaize, Lebanon G. Hassoun received the Licence en Physique degree from the Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 1982, the Mast`ere en Avionique diploma from ENSAE, Toulouse, France, in 1984, the M.S. degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, in 1989, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Adelaide, South Australia, in 1996. In 1997, he worked as a Senior Research Assistant at the
Paper ID #27504The Social and Conceptual Function of Uncertainty in Open-Ended Project-Based LearningColin Dixon, Concord Consortium Colin Dixon holds a Ph.D. in Learning & Mind Sciences from the University of California, Davis. He researches the development of STEM practices and agency among young people creating things to use and share with the world. He writes about equity and identity in making and engineering, the role of community in science learning, and how youth leverage interests and experiences within STEM education.Prof. Lee Michael Martin, University of California, Davis Lee Martin studies people’s efforts
, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Sergey Dubikovsky is an Associate Professor at Purdue University in the School of Aviation and Trans- portation Technology. He teaches advanced aircraft materials and processes and advanced manufacturing and design process courses. His research focus is in immersive learning, problem- and project-based learning, international engineering education, globalization, lean Six Sigma. He worked previously in industry as a Design, Product, and Project Engineer. He has undergraduate and graduate degrees in Me- chanical Engineering from South Ural State University (formerly Chelyabinsk Polytechnic Institute) in Russia and a PhD in Engineering Education from
Paper ID #26047Interdisciplinary Senior Design Project to Develop a Retrofit Shock Absorb-ing Go-Kart SeatDr. Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University Dr. Ertekin received his BS degree in mechanical engineering from Istanbul Technical University. He received MS degree in Production Management from Istanbul University. After working for Chrysler Truck Manufacturing Company in Turkey as a project engineer, he received dual MS degrees in engi- neering management and mechanical engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS&T), formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla. He worked for Toyota Motor Corporation
Paper ID #26057Laboratory Project Determining the Effect of Process Types on the Mechan-ical PropertiesDr. Wei Dai Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette Wei Vian is a continuing lecturer in the program of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue Uni- versity Statewide Kokomo campus. She got her Ph.D from Purdue Polytechnic, Purdue University, West Lafayette. She got her bachelor and master degree both from Eastern Michigan University. Her recent research interests include grain refinement of aluminum alloys, metal casting design, and innovation in engineering technology education.Prof. Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue
Paper ID #25531Longitudinal Integration of the Same Design Project in Multiple StructuralEngineering CoursesDr. Matthew Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute Matthew (Matt) Swenty obtained his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Civil Engineering from Missouri S&T and then worked as a bridge designer at the Missouri Department of Transportation. He returned to school to obtain his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech followed by research work at the Turner- Fairbank Highway Research Center on concrete bridges. He is currently an associate professor of Civil Engineering at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). He
. Dr. Thompson’s research interests are workforce development, engineering graphics and prototyping, and human factors in engineering. She has an Ed.D. from Liberty University, an Ed.S. from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, an M.S.T. from Western Carolina University, a B.S. from Appalachian State University, and an A.A.S. from Isothermal Community College.Dr. Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University Chip Ferguson is the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology and Professor of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Project Based Learning Program for Nuclear Workforce Development
Paper ID #26236Real-World Engineering Projects for International Student Teams to Become”Global Engineers”Prof. Anna Friesel, Technical University-Copenhagen Anna Friesel is Professor at the Center for Electro-technology, DTU Diplom - Technical University of Denmark, Campus Ballerup. She is also the president of the EAEEIE - European Association for Educa- tion in Electrical and Information Engineering, which is a European non-profit organization, with mem- bers from nearly seventy European Universities, most of them teaching in the area of Electrical and In- formation Engineering (EIE). Anna Friesel is a member of the IEEE
Paper ID #27295Building Youths’ Socio-Technical Engineering Knowledge through Engage-ment in a Community Solar Energy Project (Evaluation)Dr. Michelle Jordan , Arizona State University Michelle Jordan is as associate professor in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State Uni- versity. She also serves as the Education Director for the QESST Engineering Research Center. Michelle’s program of research focuses on social interactions in collaborative learning contexts. She is particularly interested in how students navigate communication challenges as they negotiate complex engineering design projects. Her
Paper ID #25932Connecting Theory with Practice: Four Change Projects in Faculty Develop-ment for EngineeringDr. Amy B. Chan Hilton, University of Southern Indiana Amy B. Chan Hilton, Ph.D., P.E., F.EWRI is the Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and a Professor of Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana (USI). Her interests include faculty and organizational development, teaching and learning innovations, and environmental systems analysis. Prior to joining USI, Dr. Chan Hilton served as a Program Director at the National Science Foundation with experience in the Engineering Education
Paper ID #27433Deepen Students’ Understanding of Computer Networking via a Project-orientedCooperative Learning StrategyDr. Guodong Wang, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Dr. Guodong Wang is currently an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department, Mas- sachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA). His research topics include: (1) Big data transfer in high- speed networks; (2) Future Network Architecture, e.g., Software Defined Networking (SDN); (3) Future Smart Grid Architecture; and (4) Cyber Security in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) and Internet of Things (IoT). He has published over 30 research papers
Paper ID #26289Digital Teaching and Learning Projects in Engineering Education at Technis-che Universit¨at BerlinMr. Florian Schmidt, TU Berlin Florian Schmidt is a research associate at the chair Complex and Distributed IT-Systems from the TU Berlin, Germany. He finished his M. Sc. Computer Science at TU Berlin in 2015 and his B. Sc. Computer Science at the Leibniz Universit¨at Hannover in 2012. His main research focus is anomaly detection algo- rithms for high-frequent data streams. More details: http://www.user.tu-berlin.de/flohannes/florianschmidtDr. Franz-Josef Schmitt, Technische Universit¨at Berlin Dr. Schmitt is
- Chico. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Engagement in Practice: The Do’s and Don’ts in Partnership Development for a Successful Humanitarian Engineering Project.IntroductionHumanitarian engineering projects are increasingly being used in engineering education as a wayto teach sustainable development, involve students in a hands-on project, raise student socialawareness and engage underrepresented groups in engineering. Advocates of these projects laudthe experience and engineering growth gained by participating engineering students [1]. Butthese programs face criticism when student experience is placed above project effectiveness andcommunity impact [2]. The literature is full of
education curriculum with a focus on laboratory courses for the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. His courses leverage project-based learning, experiential learning, and self-paced activities. David has over ten years of industry experience specializing in mixed-signal RF integrated circuit design, power systems, and power electronics.Prof. Kia Bazargan, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Prof. Kia Bazargan is an Associate Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota. Has has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters related to FPGAs and VLSI computer-aided design. He received his Bachelors degree
. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Exposing Sophomore Students to Engineering Design Using an Innovative Project-Based Learning Approach1. AbstractThis study presents a teaching methodology developed through a 3-year-long iterative-study inorder to incorporate hands-on experiences in engineering courses and expose sophomorestudents to engineering design. Sophomore engineering technology students enrolled in a 200-level Computer Aided Design course participated in this study. An innovative Project-Based-Learning (PBL) approach with an embedded Agile Project Management (APM) is implementedto promote skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and self-management. These are skills
Paper ID #26910From Pre-Defined to Open-Ended Projects: Evaluating First-Year Ability toInnovate and Problem SolveKaylee A. Dunnigan, NYU Tandon School of Engineering Kaylee Dunnigan is a third-year undergraduate student working towards her B.S. in Chemical and Biomolec- ular Engineering at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. She is the deputy head of research and development for the Introduction to Engineering and Design at Tandon. She helps develop semester long design projects for students, hands-on labs, as well as mentor students throughout these projects. She has worked previously at Sandia National Labs Advanced
University of Delaware, and her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2014) from New York University. She is passionate about translational research and engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 GENDER AND RACIAL DISPARITIES IN STUDENTS’ SELF-CONFIDENCE ON TEAM-BASED ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECTS Jenni M. Buckley, PhD1,3, Sara Grajeda, PhD2, Amy E. Trauth, PhD1, Dustyn Roberts, PhD4,1 1 University of Delaware, Department of Mechanical Engineering 2 University of Delaware, Center for Research in Education and Science Policy 3 University of Delaware, College of Education and Human Development
Paper ID #27076Improving Student Writing Outcomes Through Dynamic Feedback, DesignOriented Projects and Curriculum ModificationMr. Matthew Willi Brand, University of California, Irvine Matthew Brand is a PhD student focusing on sediment transport and modeling coupled human-natural systems in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of California, Irvine. Matthew’s work focuses on modeling the interactions between sediment transport and the natural and built environments in coastal estuaries. More specifically, this work investigates how hydromorphodynamic processes, regulations and habitat
Paper ID #25533Improving Students’ Understanding of Electromagnetic Principles with anAlternator Design-Build-Test ProjectDr. Matthew R. Aldeman, Illinois State University Matt Aldeman is an Assistant Professor of Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches in the Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology programs. Matt joined the Technology department faculty after working at the Illinois State University Center for Renewable Energy for over five years. Previously, he worked at General Electric as a wind site manager at the Grand Ridge and Rail Splitter wind projects. Matt’s experience also includes service
Paper ID #28126Board 18: Multidisciplinary Engineering Division: Architecture, Engineer-ing, and Construction Interdisciplinary Senior Interdisciplinary Project Ed-ucational ModelDr. Ghada M. Gad, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Ghada Gad is an Assistant Professor in Construction Engineering at Cal Poly Pomona. She received her PhD in Civil Engineering (Construction emphasis), from Iowa State University. Her main areas of research is in construction management focusing on contracts, procurement, project delivery methods, estimating, and risk management, in addition to the cultural aspects of construction
Paper ID #27260Board 18: Social Network Analysis of In-Group Biases with EngineeringProject TeamsNitzan Navick, California State University, Channel Islands Nitzan Navick obtained a B.A. in Psychology from California State University Channel Islands. She is now a post-bacc student working on a new, original study and will be entering the MA/PhD in Com- munication Program at UCSB in Fall of 2019. Currently, she works as a grant coordinator for Projects iPath and Adelante at CSU Channel Islands, two Title V grant sub-awards dedicated to increasing the 4-year college attendance rate among community college students in Ventura
big data analytics that was developed and introduced intoFreshman Engineering Clinic, which is an introductory course for students in all engineeringdisciplines at Rowan University. Learning objectives for the Freshman Engineering Clinicinclude developing skills in data collection, analyzing data to draw sound conclusions, andwriting reports, with visual/graphical representation of information recognized as one criticalcomponent of effective technical writing. The NSF has awarded a grant to Rowan University tosupport vertical integration of big data analytics throughout the engineering curriculum. Thispaper focuses on the Freshman Clinic big data project, the intent of which was to introducestudents to big data analytics while also furthering
Paper ID #26626Board 62: Work In Progress for Developing Project-Based Experiential Learn-ing of Engineering ElectromagneticsMr. Adriyel Nieves, The Pennsylvania State University Adriyel Nieves is currently pursuing a Masters degree in electrical engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. He worked as a professional engineer for three years after receiving his bachelors degree in electrical engineering from Penn State in 2015. His interests include radar systems, Electromagnetic theory, meta-materials, antenna design, embedded systems, and improving engineering education.Dr. Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University
Paper ID #27398Board 63: Work in Progress: Adapting Scrum project management to ECEcoursesProf. 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 department-wide changes in the curricu- lum with emphasis on the project- and lab-based instruction and learning. His research interests are in the areas of engineering education, semiconductor device characterization
Paper ID #25610Board 66: Work in Progress: Integrating Differentiated Instruction and Project-Based Learning to Teach Embedded SystemsDr. Sohum A Sohoni, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Dr. Sohoni is an Assistant Professor in Engineering at the Polytechnic School at Arizona State University. Prior to joining ASU, he was an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University. His research inter- ests are broadly in the areas of computer architecture and performance analysis, and in engineering and computing education. He has published in ACM SIGMETRICS, IEEE Transactions on Computers, the International Journal of
Paper ID #25861Board 69: Project-based Teaching Approach of a Combined Undergraduateand Graduate Course in Power ElectronicsDr. 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 project manager, senior engineer and
Paper ID #25399Board 70: Impact of ”Algae Grows the Future” Project on Promoting Engi-neeringMs. Erin Elizabeth Pepe, Rowan University A Civil and Environmental Engineering student at Rowan University. A member of the Rowan University Algae Grows the Future team.Dr. Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University Dr. Stephanie Farrell is Professor and Founding Chair of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University (USA). Prior to 2016 she was a faculty member in Chemical Engineering at Rowan for eigh- teen years. Dr. Farrell has contributed to engineering education through her work in inductive pedagogy, spatial skills
Paper ID #25056A STEM-based, Project-driven, Introductory Programming Class for Pre-service TeachersProf. Wesley G. Lawson, University of Maryland, College Park Prof. Lawson has earned five degrees from the University of Maryland, including a Ph,D, in Electrical Engineering in 1985. In his professional career at College Park, where he has been a full professor since 1997, he has worked on high-power microwave devices, medical devices, and engineering and STEM education. He is an author or coauthor on 5 books and over 70 refereed journal articles and 200 conference presentations and publications.Dr. Jennifer Lee Kouo
Paper ID #27270An Analysis of Freshman Teamwork Experiences in Required Design and En-trepreneurial Thinking Project-Based Learning CoursesMrs. Sandra Furnbach Clavijo P.E., Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science) Sandra Clavijo is the Director of E-Core Education for the School of Engineering & Sciences at Stevens Institute of Technology. She coordinates the instructional delivery, student registration and scheduling lo- gistics and collection of assessment data for all core courses in the undergraduate engineering and science programs. Sandra also teaches Senior Innovation and Introduction
Paper ID #26715An Undergraduate Engineering Service Learning Project Involving 3D-PrintedProsthetic Hands for ChildrenMs. Shannon M. KellamMr. Guthrie J. Boleneus, Eastern Washington University Guthrie Boleneus is a senior at Eastern Washington University, currently pursuing a BS degree in Me- chanical Engineering with a minor in Manufacturing who expects to graduate in December of 2019. His background is in agriculture and he still works seasonally on the family farm. He is currently the Design Lead for the team of engineering students developing a 3D printable prosthetic arm utilizing Top Down Design methodology