Foundation College of Education at The University of Akron, in the department in Curricular and Instructional Studies. Her work focuses on STEM curriculum integration and science inquiry practices in middle and high school. She is a co-PI on an NSF funded project to investigate the impact of integrating engineering on middle school students’ interest and engagement in STEM. She has also received funding to conduct teacher professional development in the areas of engineering education, problem based learning and inquiry instruction.Dr. Wondimu Ahmed, University of Akron Dr. Wondimu Ahmed is an Assistant Professor in the LeBron James Family Foundation College of Edu- cation at the University of Akron. He received his Ph.D
, and NLP models to enhance human-in-the-loop sustainability solutions. Leading to an impact by implementing new policies for bridging the digital equity gap. I have a unique blend of expertise to build impactful experiences for enhancing education engagement.Peyman Yousefi, Merck Group Peyman is a senior User Experience Researcher at Merck Group. He specializes in using mixed methods to explore human-computer interaction and human-centered artificial intelligence. During his Ph.D. at Purdue University, Peyman adopted an ecological approach that integrates engineering and science concepts to address significant environmental challenges. His research methodology included agent-based modeling, crowdsourced human
Paper ID #37008Board 296: Fostering Leaders in Technology Entrepreneurship (FLiTE):Program Goals and First-Year ActivitiesDr. Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina UniversityDr. 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.Dr. Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University Andrew Ritenour is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering + Technology at Western Carolina University (WCU). In addition to teaching in the field of electrical engineering, he coordinates
for engineering19.College Experience – Academic and Social Integration We divide the academic and social integration solutions in two areas; instructionalenvironment and contextual support.Instructional Environment Four solutions covered the college instructional environment. They are, 1) removinginstructional bias towards women, 2) using student-centered pedagogical methods that involvemore interactions with faculty and peers, 3) having curriculum that supports diversity, and 4)developing identity and agency beliefs. For women to be successful in engineering, instructional environments must removebiases towards them. To do so, Felder et al.22 support several measures, such as being careful notto use gender-sensitive
Education, 1990), pp. 119-129.10. Coles, R., “Doing and Learning” in The Call of Service: A Witness to Idealism (New York: Houghton MifflinCompnay, 1993), pp. 145-173.11. Weaver, H. and Martin, J., “Educational Value of International Experience,” in S. Showalter, ed., The Role ofService-Learning in International Education: Proceedings of a Wingspread Conference, (Goshen, IN: GoshenCollege, 1989), pp. 59-81.12. Gokhale, S. and Aldrich, J. “ Integrating Community Service in the Construction Technology Curriculum,” 1997ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, CD, 1997.13. Ansell, H., “Interdisciplinary Miniprojects with Engineering and Occupational Therapy Students, “1997 ASEEAnnual Conference Proceedings, CD, 1997.14. Ansell, H., “Senior EET Design
“Tailored Instruction and EngineeringDelivery Using PROTOCOLs” (TIED UP). In ‘tailored instruction’, the course syllabus will bere-organized into an integrated modular concept format where complex engineering conceptswill be presented as networked sub concepts in a web interface, creating a virtual neural space.Each of these networked concepts and sub-concepts will be further linked to several learningtools such as animations, short concept lecture videos (4-6 minute duration) and mandatedstudent activities that are designed leveraging latest insights from established theories of neuroand cognitive science with the help of a number of PROTOCOLs. PROTOCOLs are systematicbrain based learning principles to be followed while delivering a new concept
AC 2012-3625: REPRESENTATION GUIDANCE WITH ABSTRACT ANDCONTEXTUALIZED REPRESENTATION: EFFECTS ON ENGINEERINGLEARNING PERFORMANCE IN TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY EDU-CATIONDr. Gamze Ozogul, Arizona State University Gamze Ozogul is an Assistant Research Scientist in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU). She received the undergraduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction in 2000 from Hacettepe University, and the M.S degree in Computer Education and Instructional Technology in 2002 from Middle East Technical University. She received her Ph.D. in Educational Technology in 2006 from ASU. She completed a Postdoctoral Research fellowship in the Department of Electrical Engineering at ASU in
and abroad, very fewHigher Education Institutions have adopted the integrated Lean Six Sigma approachfor waste reduction and variability reduction, which leads to superior performance andenhanced student satisfaction.Key words: Lean Six Sigma, Process Excellence, Quality, Higher EducationIntroductionThe last two decades have witnessed an increased pressure from customers andcompetitors for greater value from their purchase whether based on superior quality,faster delivery, or lower cost (or a combination of both) in both manufacturing andservice sectors (1). Lean is a powerful business process improvement methodology tominimize or even eliminate different forms of waste or non-value added activities. SixSigma, on the other hand, focuses on
broader context of higher education commercialization. Tas(2013), [7] emphasizes equal treatment and integration of international and domestic students inacademic and non-academic aspects, recommending the full incorporation of the InternationalStudent Office in all campus activities and the development of comprehensive orientationprograms by the ISO and Campus Life to foster diversity and enhance retention [7].Adapting to new academic environments, which requires negotiating multiple teaching methods,curriculum systems, and classroom dynamics, is one of the most difficult hurdles newinternational students face. Language obstacles, particularly in English proficiency, have beenshown in the literature to have a major impact on academic success and
. Her background in in K-12 education where she has served as a high school science teacher, Instructional and Curriculum Coach, and Assistant Principal. Her research and areas of interest are in improving STEM educational outcomes for Low-SES students through the integration of active learning and technology-enabled frequent feedback. She currently works as the Project Manager for the NSF faculty development program based on evidence-based teaching practices.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
design courses which complement each other so as to ensure coverage of design in boththermal/fluid systems and mechanical systems, and a wide range of teaming experiences. Thethermal/fluids course utilizes multiple projects with relatively small teams, in which each studenttakes a turn as team leader. The mechanical design course typically has one major term projectwith the entire class working as a single large team on an industrial project solicited from a localcompany. There is one team leader with the rest of the team organized into functional groups.This paper describes each of these courses and goes into the details of how they serve tocomplement each other.Curricular BackgroundThe ME program at Union College has had in its curriculum for
awareness of the unfamiliarity of what the families haveexperienced. This type of opportunity implies that CBL instructors can involve additional socialpractices for students before meeting with the community, such as role-play.(3) Phase 3 Qualitative findings show three approaches to enhance the integration of empathy instruction in CBL and reinforce the above three evidence-based opportunities that emerged through student participation in CBL with empathy instructionsThere are three approaches summarized students enhance their empathy engagement from theexplicit empathy modules: 1) Students learn and practice skills as outsiders to build an authenticrelationship with others who are insiders; 2) Students embrace the feelings of discomfort
Paper ID #21276Research Experiences for Teachers in Precision Agriculture and Sustainabil-ity for Solitary STEM EducatorsBradley Bowen, Virginia Tech Bradley Bowen is an assistant professor at Virginia Tech in the School of Education’s Integrative STEM Education program. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Master’s of Civil Engineering and an Ed.D. in Technology Education both from N.C. State University. Using his work experience in both engineering and education, he specializes in designing Integrative STEM activities for K-12 students and implementing professional development programs for K-12
Doctor of Philosophy degree at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in January 2004 under the supervision of Dr. Reginald Perry. Upon completion of his PhD, Dr. Soares was immediately hired as an assistant professor (Tenure Track) in the Electronic Engineering Technology department at FAMU. Dr. Soares has made many contributions to the department, from curriculum improvements, to ABET accreditation, and more recently by securing a grant with the department of education for more than half a million dollars. Page 22.479.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011
Paper ID #31713A Course in the Human Factors Approach to Construction Engineering andManagementDr. Kelli R. Kopocis-Herstein, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Dr. Kelli Kopocis-Herstein is an Industrial Engineering and occupational safety and health scientist. She is currently an assistant professor of practice in the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln (UNL) and holds a courtesy appointment at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Kopocis-Herstein teaches university level courses in research methods, human factors, productivity, occupational safety and health, ergonomics, engineering
Paper ID #32325Towards Identifying Core Computational Literacy Concepts for Inclusionin a First-year General Engineering CourseDr. Darren K. Maczka, University of Tennessee at Knoxville Darren Maczka is a Lecturer and Research Assistant Professor in the Engineering Fundamentals program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He received his PhD in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech.Mr. Rehan Shah, University College London Rehan Shah is a third year doctoral student pursuing a PhD in Applied Mathematics at University College London (UCL). He has an MSc in Applied Mathematics from the University of Oxford (St. Anne’s
. Dr. Soares then worked for Medtronic as a full- time integrated circuit designer until November 2003. He started his pursuit of the Doctor of Philosophy degree at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in January 2004 under the supervision of Dr. Reginald Perry. Upon completion of his Ph.D., Dr. Soares was immediately hired as an assistant professor (Tenure-Track) in the Electronic Engineering Technology department at FAMU. Dr. Soares is conducting research in education (STEM), Optoelectronics, nanotechnology and robotics.Prof. Rabbani Muhammad, Florida A&M University Rabbani Muhammad has received degrees from the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Howard Uni- versity, Harvard University, and
Paper ID #29649Faculty Development Mini-Modules on Evidence-Based Inclusive Teachingand Mentoring Practices in EngineeringDr. Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware Sarah I. Rooney is an Assistant Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Delaware. She seeks to bring evidence-based teaching prac- tices to the undergraduate curriculum. She received her B.S.E. and M.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and her Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia).Prof. Joshua A Enszer
– 2017, Dean/CEO Texas A&M University at Qatar, 2007-2015, TAMU Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Associate Provost for Academic Services, 2003-06, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Programs and Academic Services, 1998-2003, TAMU Associate Department Head and Graduate Co- ordinator, TAMU, 1996-97. TAMU Associate Director of CEMDAS, 1997-98, TAMU Director of the Program for Automation in Manufacturing, 1991-94, TAMU Associate Director of NanoFab, 1987-90, Dr. Weichold is currently Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, his research interest is in Engineering Education in Sustainable Development, Automation in Manufacturing, Nano Fabrication. He has revised freshman engineering curriculum to integrate
attending group activities in a multidisciplinary senior design class. This paper presentsimplementation details of motivational strategies presented in three earlier papers together with asuggested approach to deliver them. The student performance data is from a well-acclaimed,ABET accredited, career oriented mechanical engineering curriculum. The paper clearlydemonstrates both horizontal and vertical integration of engineering mechanics concepts in thecurriculum beginning with freshman level and ending with the upper level elective classes.Mathematics is delivered in a meaningful way enhancing reinforcement and understanding. Inaddition, assessment adjustments are made to encourage increased mathematical rigor andpractice of logical arguments
, and misalignment of machine tool elements.Geometric errors are also affected by the thermal state of the machine tool structure. Henceprocess and structural factors affecting part accuracy in machining processes are quitecomplicated. CNC machine tools only minimizes a small portion of these errors since CNC oftendoes not utilize sensor data to compensate for geometric-thermal errors and errors generated bythe cutting process. Therefore, we must provide our students, through our curriculum, with anadequate level of expertise through new programs, courses and support laboratories.This paper is focused on description of new laboratory modules, teaching materials, practicalexperiments and projects developed as an integrated educational
program, funded by the National Science Foundation in order to expand international research opportunities for students in STEM fields. NanoJapan was recognized by the Institute for International Education in 2008 with the prestigious Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovations in Study Abroad. Dr. Matherly is the recipient of two Fulbright grants for international education administrators (Germany and Japan.) She has a BA in English and Political Science from the University of New Mexico, an MS in Education from Indiana University, and an Ed.D. in Education from the University of Houston. She teaches in the graduate program in education at The University of Tulsa.Dr. Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh Dr
innovation and commercialization, and rapid product developmentDavid Street, Rochester Institute of Technology David M. Street received BS degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) from Rochester Institute of Technology. He is graduate student at RIT in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration department. His research interest includes rapid prototyping, product innovation & commercialization, and rapid product development.William Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology is the program chair has been on faculty in the MET Department at Rochester Institute of Technology since 1998. Bill has a BSME from the College of Engineering at RIT and an M.S. at RIT. He has
speakers were invited to address evolving principles of sustainable civilengineering, eco-renovation, ecological home improvements, deconstruction as discussed above,besides many issues.CONCLUSIONSThe green construction engineering course provides skills and techniques in sustainabilitythat is becoming an essential component of the civil engineering practice. A number ofresults measured throughout this course include skills in critical thinking, datainterpretation and analysis, integrative ability, data collection techniques of various greenconstruction projects. The qualities assessed include curiosity, creativity, appreciation forrole of science and technology (e.g., using LEED by the USGBC in design andconstruction), and a continued interest in
networks, intelligent agents, agent-based manufacturing scheduling, systems control and automation, distributed control of holonic systems and integrated manufacturing, agile manufacturing, additive manufacturing, virtual reality and remote labora- tory applications in education.He has authored or co-authored various journal and conference publications in these areas. Mert Bal is currently an Associate Professor in the Miami University, Department of En- gineering Technology, Ohio, United States of America.Dr. Ayodele O. Abatan, Miami University Dr. Ayo Abatan has over 30 years of program and project management experience. He is currently Pro- fessor and Chair of Engineering Technology in the College of Liberal Arts and
response to ABET’s criteria8. A recent (May-June,2003) Prism cover title warned, “The Graduate: Educators struggle to prepare well-rounded engineers for today’s workplace.” In an article of the same name, an Exeloncorporate vice-president, is quoted: “I think universities are honestly trying to change andwork closely with corporations to do so, but I am not sure that the process has been set upto allow them to change as fast as business is.”8 This article continues by saying whilesuccess in engineering curriculum depends on ability to complete problem sets andexams, success in business classes depends on ability to analyze case studies, succeed ingroup projects, and develop and conduct effective presentations. Well ahead of thecurve, ABET warned
applicationof social sciences in civil engineering courses such as transportation, environmentalengineering and in a capstone design course. Page 12.1461.12Both outcomes require an engineering student to have achieved proficiency at Level 3“Application” of Bloom’s taxonomy. It is assumed that this is achieved as part of theBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.How does a program achieve these outcomes? How does this change the currentsmorgasbord of humanities and social science electives from which our students choose?These and other issues remain to be explored further. Certainly, the role of humanitiesand social sciences in the curriculum is not a new
(e.g.nanotechnology, material science) and that will require computer modeling as well as analysisfor solving complex problems.As a result, faculty in the School of Physics at Georgia Tech became interested in modernizingboth the content and pedagogy of the introductory physics course. Beginning in Summer 2006,the School has been offering sections of its introductory physics course for scientists andengineers using the Matter & Interactions1,2 curriculum. Matter & Interactions (or M&I),developed by R. Chabay and B. Sherwood at North Carolina State University, is an innovative Page 13.707.2introductory calculus-based physics curriculum. It has
Paper ID #26585Know Your Role! Defining Faculty and External Stakeholder Roles in a Mul-tidisciplinary Capstone CourseDr. David Paul Harvie, United States Military Academy David Harvie is an active duty Army officer and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the United States Military Academy. David has a Ph.D. in Com- puter Science from the University of Kansas, a M.S. in Computer Science from North Carolina State University, and a B.S. in Computer Science from the United States Military Academy.Dr. Tanya Thais Estes, United States Military Academy Tanya Estes has a Ph.D
. Studentsurveys conducted at two different institutions show why students select to become engineers andtheir preference for the different course components.Introduction “Introduction to Engineering” is a core course given to freshmen students of all engineeringdisciplines. The course aims to familiarize students with the engineering profession, the differentengineering disciplines, the design process for exploratory projects, the work in interdisciplinaryteams, the ethics and professional behavior, the lifelong learning, the written and oral presentationof technical concepts, and problem solving. As curriculum often changes, an online research wasconducted on the most current catalogs (2018-2019) of 182 higher education institutions offeringdegrees in