. in Computer and Information Science from New Jersey Institute of Technology. She teaches in both the resident and online software engineering, systems engineering, and engineering management graduate degrees. She has published a number of articles in journals and conference proceedings in the area of technical teams and engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Exploring the Value of Peer Assessment Sally S. Richmond, Kailasam Satyamurthy, and Joanna F. DeFranco The Pennsylvania State UniversityWe have collected peer-assessment (PA) and self-assessment (SA) data from two resident sections of
Paper ID #16103Using an Aquifer Simulation to Investigate Relationships between Ground-water, Human Activity, and Drought (P12 Resource Exchange)Samantha Lindgren, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Samantha Lindgren is the Coordinator of STEM Teacher Development at The Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (MSTE) in the College of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. A former Physics and Environmental Science teacher, she now writes STEM cur- riculum that integrates engineering into science curriculum. She has presented at annual conferences such as American Society for
Paper ID #16920Using Stickers and Copper Tape to Prototype and Explore Electrical Circuits(P12 Resource Exchange)Jana Sebestik, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Jana Sebestik received a B.S. in mathematics and M.Ed. Jana Sebestik is the Assistant Director of STEM Curriculum Design in the Office for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (MSTE) at the University of Illinois. Before coming to MSTE, Jana spent 34 years as a public school classroom teacher. She currently coordinates education and outreach for four NSF/DOE funded energy and cyber related projects. She helps engineers and research scientists
Paper ID #15236Exploring Interdisciplinary Design in Relation to Workplace Success andCampus CommunityDr. Lisa M. Del Torto, Northwestern University Lisa Del Torto is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Bobbie & Stanton Cook Family Writing Program at Northwestern University. She teaches and coordinates Northwestern’s first-year design course, Design Thinking & Communication, a collaboration between the Cook Family Writing Program and the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. Del Torto completed her PhD and MA in Linguistics at the University of Michigan and her BA in Linguistics and Spanish
with a combination of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and open response questions related to capstone course logistics, pedagogy, finances, andexternal relations, among others. The collection of questions was informed heavily by the previousnationwide and focused surveys referenced above, as well as discussions at previous capstone designconferences.The survey was implemented using SurveyMonkey and sent via email to the department chairs of allABET-accredited engineering and engineering technology programs, the ASEE DEED (Design inEngineering Education Division) monthly newsletter, and the Capstone Design Community mailing list.Recipients were asked to take the survey themselves if they were in charge of capstone design and/or toforward it
representatives, military leaders, and corporate consultants.Prof. Timothy W. Simpson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Simpson is currently a Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Penn State with affil- iations in Engineering Design and the College of Information Sciences & Technology. He received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1998 and 1995, and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University in 1994. His research interests include product family and product platform design, product dissection, multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO), and addi- tive manufacturing, and he has published over 250 peer-reviewed papers to date. He teaches
effectiveness, we specifically chose the challenging outcome(i) as our case. This paper demonstrates one use of this technique by analyzing the aspects ofoutcome (i) that were present in a collection of engineering programs’ ABET self-studies. Thisuse of outcome (i) as an example should also help to minimize the confusion experienced bymany programs regarding its possible interpretations and methods of assessment, pedagogy, andevaluation.BackgroundABET Accreditation and Self-Study Reports. ABET, formerly known as the AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology, defines accreditation as “a review process to determineif educational programs meet defined standards of quality.” 13 ABET, a not-for-profit and non-governmental organization comprised of
of Engineering Education Conference. 2013.16. Chandrasekaran, S., Stojcevski, A., Littlefair, G., Joordens, M. A Comparative Study of Staff Perspectives on Design Based Learning in Engineering Education. 2014.17. Chandrasekaran, S., Stojcevski, A., Littlefair, G., Joordens, M. Accreditation inspired project oriented design based learning curriculum for engineering education. in International Engineering and Technology Education Conference 2013. University of Technical Education, Ho Chi Minh City, 2013.18. Chandrasekaran, S., Stojcevski, A., Littlefair, G., Joordens, M. Project-oriented design-based learning: aligning students’ views with industry needs. International journal of engineering education, 2013, 29(5): p. 1109
Paper ID #15728Work in Progress: A Student Activity Dashboard for Ensuring Project-basedLearning ComplianceSuhas Xavier, Arizona State UniversityChristian Murphy, Arizona State UniversityDr. Kevin A Gary, Arizona State University Dr. Gary is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing, Informatics, and Decision Systems Engineering of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. His interests are broad and deep in all areas of the professorate: research, teaching, and service. His research interests are in software engineering education, web & mobile applications (specifically mHealth
Paper ID #14715Integrating Design Heuristics into Your ClassroomDr. Keelin Siomha Leahy, University of Limerick Keelin Leahy is a lecturer of Technology Education at the University of Limerick. Keelin received her PhD from the University of Limerick in 2009, which focused on Design approaches in second level education. Keelin’s main research interests include approaches for the development of creativity and design based activities and pedagogy in second level education. Keelin lectures in the areas of Design for Teachers, 3D CAD Modelling, Wood Design and Technology, Wood Processing Practice and Safety.Dr. Seda Yilmaz
Paper ID #15937The Revealing Effect of Disasters: A Case Study from Tulane UniversityMr. Andrew Katz, Virginia Tech Andrew Katz is a graduate student in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from Tulane University and M.Eng. in environmental engineering from Texas A&M University. Most recently, prior to beginning his doctoral studies at Virginia Tech, he taught physics in Dallas, TX. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 The Revealing Effect of Disasters:A Case Study from Tulane UniversityIntroductionIn the wake of Hurricane
. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Staying in or Getting Out: The Relationship Between Undergraduate Work Exposure and Job Satisfaction after GraduationIntroductionPast research has focused on the ways engineering students talk about the work they hope to doas professional engineers after graduation, which the authors refer to as their ‘images of work.’1These authors found that students’ initial images of work were marked by hopefulness andaspiration; students wanted to design new technologies and engage in innovation. As the studentsmoved through their undergraduate education, however, their images of work became moremundane. Often this mundaneness emerged as a
Paper ID #15156Insights from Focus Groups: A Qualitative Assessment of Students’ Percep-tions of Their Communications SkillsProf. Sarah Liggett, Louisiana State University Sarah Liggett directs the Communication across the Curriculum program at Louisiana State University. where she is also a professor in the Department of English.Mr. David Bowles, Louisiana State University David ”Boz” Bowles is a technical communication instructor and Engineering Communication Studio coordinator in the Chevron Center for Engineering Education at Louisiana State University. He earned a baccalaureate degree in English and a Master of Fine
in mathematics education from Baylor University. Prior to her work at INSPIRE, Elizabeth was a district mathematics instructional specialist in San Antonio, TX and a middle school mathematics teacher at a Title 1 school in Waco, TX.Mrs. M. Terri Sanger, Purdue UniversityMrs. Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Purdue University, West Lafayette Anastasia Rynearson is a Purdue Doctoral Fellow pursuing a degree in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received a B.S. and M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Her teaching experience includes outreach activities at various age levels as well as a position as Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Kanazawa
Paper ID #14798The Importance of Having a Critical Thinking Hands-On Project for Stu-dents in Electronic Communications CourseDr. Stephen E. Frempong, State University of New York - Canton Stephen Frempong, Ph.D., P. Eng(uk), NCE, CET Professor and Head of Department Electrical Engineer- ing Technology & Engineering Science State University of New York at Canton 34 Cornell Drive Canton, New York 13617 frempongs@canton.edu sfrempong@ieee.org Tel: 315-386-7211 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 The importance of having a critical thinking hands-on project for students in
years, both technically as well as pedagogically. Currently he works in one of the most technically outstanding buildings in the region where he provides support to students, faculty, and staff in implementing technology inside and outside the classroom, researching new engineering education strategies as well as the technologies to support the 21st century classroom (online and face to face). He also has assisted both the campus as well as the local community in developing technology programs that highlight student skills development in ways that engage and attract individuals towards STEAM and STEM fields by showcasing how those skills impact the current project in real-world ways that people can understand and be
Paper ID #14737The Impact of Museum OutreachMr. Mark Roger Haase, University of Cincinnati Mark Haase is currently completing his PhD in Chemical Engineering. His research is focused on the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanocarbon materials, especially carbon nanotube arrays exhibiting the property known as spinnability. Mark has been involved with teaching since starting his graduate work, developing laboratory experiences and lesson content pertaining to nanotechnology. He is outreach work enters around introducing people, especially youth, to nanotechnology concepts. c
, and to receive an aerospace education forthose desiring to do so.STEM OutreachA vital component of UAF’s broad program is that of science, technology, engineering, and math(STEM) and community outreach. The university works closely with the state and local communities toprovide relevant opportunities for students wishing to explore aerospace and other STEM-relatedfields. These initiatives take the form of both focused activities such as summer camps, as well as long-term programs supporting local schools and Alaska’s villages.Modern Blanket Toss. Modern Blanket Toss (MBT)[8] is a National Science Foundation (NSF) fundedeffort, led by UAF’s Upward Bound (UB)[9] program, designed to provide an immersive, in-depth UASexperience to village HS and
to Broadening Participation in Engineering,” DOI: 10.1002/jee.20034, J. Engr. Ed. v.103, no 1, pages 137–153, January 2014.4 Glaser, P. E.; "Power from the Sun; Its Future", Science, No.162, pp.857 - 886, 19685 Potter, S.D., et. al., “Space Solar Power Satellite Alternatives and Architectures,” AIAA Aerospace Sciences Mtg.,Orlando, FL, 5-8 Jan 2009.6 Mankins, J.C., “Space Solar Power: New Architectures, Concepts and Technologies,” IAF-97-R.2.03, 38th 1997.7 Rouge, J.D., “Space-Based Solar Power As an Opportunity for Strategic Security: Phase 0 Architecture FeasibilityStudy,”, Natl. Security Space Office, 9 Oct 2007.8 Dept. of Energy, “Satellite Power System: Concept Development and Evaluation Program,” DOE/ER-0023, 1978.9 Schubert
education should not get left in the past, and that the most effective way to fuel world changing discoveries is to have research and industry ready undergraduates with real world experience.Dr. Maria Lorelei Fernandez, Florida International University Maria L. Fernandez has a PhD in Mathematics Education and is currently engaged in research to better understand engineering students’ learning from and perceptions of experiences involving the use of novel hands-on experimentation in wireless communications. Her research has focused on experiences promot- ing undergraduate student learning and development, particularly with preservice mathematics teachers. Also, she has conducted work on the use of technology for student
Paper ID #15089A Radio Controlled Race Car Project to Evaluate Student Learning in Elec-tronicsProf. Oscar Ortiz, LeTourneau University Oscar Ortiz, M.S., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University, where he has taught since 2002. He received his B.S.E.E. from the state university of West Virginia at Morgantown and his M.S. degree from Northeastern University at Boston, Mass. Prior to joining the faculty at LeTourneau, he was involve in several voice and data communication companies. His professional interests include digital signal processing, analog, and
Paper ID #15766A Revised Undergraduate Controls Lab Featuring Exposure-Based Experi-encesDr. Dustyn Roberts P.E., University of Delaware Dustyn Roberts received her B.S. in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon Uni- versity (2003), her M.S. in Biomechanics & Movement Science (2004) from the University of Delaware, and her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2014) from New York University. She has six years of pro- fessional experience in the robotics and medical fields, and is passionate about translational research and engineering education.Mr. Andrew Peter Borowski, University of Delaware PhD
2016 ASEE Rocky Mountain Section Conference The Overall Framework of a National Science Foundation- Sponsored Scholarship Program for Enhancing Undergraduate Engineering Education at Utah State University N. Fang, L. McNeill, R. Spall, and P. Barr College of Engineering, Utah State UniversityAbstractAs technology increasingly impacts the nation’s economy and security, high demands have beenset for engineering schools to graduate an ever greater number of quality students optimallyeducated to meet business and industry needs. However, recent statistics compiled by theAmerican Society for Engineering Education reveals that
Director of the Engineering Clinic at Harvey Mudd and has been a Visiting Professor at Olin College Of Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and the California Institute Of Technology. He was also the John Chipman Assistant Professor of Chemical Process Metallurgy in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute Of Technology. Prof. Spjut has taught most of the required engineering courses and has been involved in innovative pedagogy at Harvey Mudd. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Design and Application of High-Speed Data Acquisition Aboard a High- Power Rocket in an Undergraduate Experimental Engineering
”, Session 1027018. Brannan, P.C., and Wankat, P.C., “ Survey of First Year Programs”, Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition”19. Mikesell, D.R.,and Yoder, J.S.,” Introducing Mechanical Engineers to Microprocessors with Arduino Tank Robots, Proceedings of the 2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition”, Session 1227020. Mascaro, D.J., Bamberg, S.J. and Roemer, R., “ Spiral laboratories in the First Year Mechanical Engineering Curriculum”, Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition”, AC 2011-206221. Rosen, W., Ertekin, Y,. and Carr, M.E., “ An Autonomous Arduino Based Racecar for First Year Engineering Technology Students”, Proceedings of the 20141 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition”, Session
Paper ID #15014Aerodynamic Performance of the NACA 2412 Airfoil at Low Reynolds Num-berDr. John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University John Matsson is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. He earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden in 1988 and 1994 respectively.John A. Voth, Oral Roberts University John Voth is a current Sophomore Undergraduate student at Oral Roberts University studying mechanical engineering. He is also a member of he American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a Fellow in ORU’s Honors Program.Mr. Connor A. McCain
project looking at non-normative engineering students and how they may have differing paths to success. His education includes a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Nevada, Reno.Dr. Adam Kirn, University of Nevada - Reno Adam Kirn is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at University of Nevada, Reno. His re- search focuses on the interactions between engineering cultures, student motivation, and their learning experiences. His projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers, their problem solving processes, and cultural fit. His education includes a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a M.S. in
and Assessment at Duke’s Center for Instructional Technology. She also teaches Sociology of Crime through the Continuing Studies program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.Dr. Martin A. Brooke, Duke University Martin A. Brooke received the B.E. (Elect.) Degree (1st. Class Hons.) from Auckland University in New Zealand in 1981. He received the M.S. and Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering from The University of Southern California in 1984, and 1988, respectively. He is currently an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Duke University. Professor Brooke was an Analog Devices Career development award recipient from 1988-1993, won a National Science Foundation Research Initiation Award in 1990, the
Paper ID #15907The Student-led Development, Design, and Implementation of an Interdisci-plinary MakerspaceJohn Phillip Shelley, University of Alabama at Birmingham Recent graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) interested in healthcare delivery and innovation. University Innovation Fellow.Mr. Forrest Satterfield , Satterfield Technologies I’m a junior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, working to create low cost medical devices. As a biomedical engineering major and business owner, I know that success requires an equal balance between entrepreneurship and engineering. Because of this I
sustainability; synthesizing the influence of societal and individual worldviews on decision-making; assessing STEM students’ learning in the spaces of design, ethics, and sustainability; and exploring the impact of pre-engineering curriculum on students’ abilities and career trajectories.Dr. Brandon Sorge, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis Brandon Sorge is an Assistant Professor of STEM Education Research in the Department of Technology Leadership and Communication at the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. His research interests include all aspects of STEM education, especially the impacts of all levels of policy on the development of a STEM literate workforce. He also conducts research