Career and Technical Education programs; and provides a variety of professional development for SETM and technology secondary and post-secondary educators focused on advanced technologies. She earned a B.A. in Chemistry at Agnes Scott College and both a B.S. in Engineering Science and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Environmental) from the University of South Florida, where her research focused on mem- brane separation science and technologies for water purification. She has over 20 years of experience in developing curricula for engineering and engineering technology for elementary, middle, high school, and post secondary institutions, including colleges of engineering. Dr. Barger has presented at many national
lifelong learning • VICE CHAIR • Adrienne R. Minerick 33 The Center for Advanced Process Decision-making at Carnegie Mellon Michigan Technological University L.T. Biegler, I.E. Grossmann, and N.V. Sahinidis 38 New Model Frameworks for University and Industrial Partnerships • MEMBERS • Steven T. Perri, M. Barclay Satterfield, and Leah D. Burton Jason Bara Drawn to Engineering University of Alabama Taryn Bayles University of
develop workforces that foster innovation and thedevelopment of science, engineering, and technology. Now, these once-flailing cities are beingrenamed Brain Belts. Our university resides in Erie, Pennsylvania, a city where manymanufacturing facilities have shut down. In fact, Erie is often cited as a typical Rust Belt city. Asa first step toward enhancing the local workforce, our university offers a week-long campdedicated to stimulating interest in college attendance in underserved middle schoolers. Toencourage students to enter into science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforceand help move our region towards Brain Belt development, we have added a day-longexperience to this camp. During this outreach, middle school students
individuals working to advance gender equity in science, technology, engineering and math fields. Berry received her B.S. Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Texas, Austin in May 1993 and her M.B.A. from the University of Houston, Clear Lake in May 1999. She has been a member of the Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN) since 2001, most recently serving on the WEPAN Board as President Elect, President and Past President from 2007 - 2010. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018A Leadership Collaborative Model:Fostering Community ThroughDiverse Student OrganizationCollaborations Tricia Berry Women in Engineering Program
Dominion University. Prior to joining Old Dominion University, Dr. Shen worked as an Engineer and a Senior Engineer with Weifang Hua-Guang Technologies, China, as a Research Assistant with National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Computational Field Simulation at Mississippi State University, as a Research Assistant with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Delaware, and as a Senior Research Scientist with Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center (VMASC) at Old Dominion University. Dr. Shen is a Senior Member of IEEE.Dr. Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University Dr. Lin is a Professor and Program Director of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Old
Session ETD 526 Internship Opportunities for Millennial Students Lucinda K. Fowinkle Austin Peay State UniversityThis paper describes how industry can best aid engineering technology programs through theoffering of internships targeting millennial students. In general, the millennial generation isconsidered to be those who reached adulthood around the turn of the 21st century. This group hasgrown up with electronic devices and is very comfortable with technology. Although they are“tech savvy”, many traditional millennial students entering college directly after
Paper ID #23224Development of a Multi-skilled Craftsman Program Through CollaborationBetween Industry, Technical Community College, and Four-year UniversityDr. Ali Ahmad, Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana Ali Ahmad is the Director of Operations at the Manufacturing Partnership of Louisiana. Previously, he was an associate professor and head of the Engineering Technology Department at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. He received a B.Sc. degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Jor- dan (Amman, Jordan; with Highest Distinction) and a M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the
Science. He’s interested in data analytics, blockchain technology, and machine learning, and aspires to be a data scientist.Mr. Alex David, San Francisco State University Currently a student at SFSU in the Embedded Electrical and Computer Systems program. Focusing on real time embedded machine learning and cloud/edge computing.Dr. Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College Amelito Enriquez is a professor of Engineering and Mathematics at Ca˜nada College in Redwood City, CA. He received a BS in Geodetic Engineering from the University of the Philippines, his MS in Geode- tic Science from the Ohio State University, and his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. His research interests
NSF Assistant Directors - Emerging Trends and Programs Anne Kinney, Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences Jim Kurose, Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering Dawn Tilbury, Directorate for Engineering Joanne Tornow, Directorate of Biological SciencesOur new home NSF Champions Research and Education across all Fields of Science and EngineeringBiological Sciences Engineering Mathematical & Computer & Geosciences Physical Sciences Information Science (including Polar
Session ETD 516 Process Automation in Smart Environments: Intelligent Closet Prototype Dr. Immanuel A. Edinbarough, Adriana Olvera The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyIntroductionThe educational efforts of the Engineering Technology program at the UTRGV College ofEngineering and Computer Sciences focus towards research-based innovation for two of themost relevant needs of the Rio Grande Valley population: manufacturing industry and healthcareassistance. The development project in the field of smart environments, addressing subjects ofhome automation is the design, and fabrication of a smart closet
engineering and manufacturing engineering curricula.Feedback from constituents indicated that the proposed mechatronics course is well-suited forthe engineering programs at VSU.Background The need for multidisciplinary collaboration in engineering fields is evident in industryand government in general, and found most exemplified in today’s manufacturing industries.Transformation is needed to ride the expected tide of change in the current manufacturingenvironment, particularly in the information technology and automation landscape.Multinational manufacturing companies strive to reduce computing costs; improve plant floorvisibility; achieve increased efficient energy systems; and use IT hardware and softwareinvestments more effectively [1
MDTtrack are required for employee/students in both tracks, and the degree requirements then divergeat the upper division courses depending on the employee’s career track.SIA reviewed plans of study for Purdue Polytechnic’s existing BS degrees in EngineeringTechnology, Industrial Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology,Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Organizational Leadership and drew the MDT courseplan out of those degree programs. Each of those traditional degree plans holds value for SIA,and the company hires graduates from those programs, but for the company’s in-house employeedevelopment and career planning program, SIA prefers a more customized plan with elements ofthe degrees cited above. Thus, SIA worked with
Session ETD 406 An Interdisciplinary Capstone Project in Assistive Robotics Paul Yanik, Nick Neal, Wesley Dixon Department of Engineering and Technology Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC, USA pyanik@wcu.eduAbstractAs the population of the United States ages, their desire to retain independence as their mobilityand health may be declining will increasingly look to assistive technologies to support theirperformance of basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Toward the goal of
Session ETD 516 Development of an Embedded RTOS Educational Platform – Hardware Design and Development Gang Sun, Northern Kentucky UniversityAbstract A Real-time Operating System (RTOS) is an operating system that effectively manages thehardware resources of an embedded system that requires very precise timing and high reliability.Because of the lack of time and lab facilities, most U.S. Electronic Engineering Technology(EET) programs do not usually offer the course related to embedded real-time systemsdevelopment or they just emphasize concepts of
design, design thinking, and design innovation project courses. Dr. Lande researches how technical and non-technical people learn and apply design thinking and making processes to their work. He is interested in the intersection of designerly epis- temic identities and vocational pathways. Dr. Lande received his B.S in Engineering (Product Design), M.A. in Education (Learning, Design and Technology) and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Design Education) from Stanford University.Dr. Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus SHAWN JORDAN, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of engineering in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of En- gineering at Arizona State University. He teaches context-centered electrical
andsecurity. Supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, and to train our students inthe area of smart gird, a new course titled “Smart Grid Communications and Security” wasdeveloped and offered to train students with the required skills to succeed in this competitive jobmarket.This paper presents the development of this new multidisciplinary course at the Department ofElectrical and Computer Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia. The coursecontent includes various communication technologies that are essential in the evolution of smartgrid, types of cyber-attacks on the grid, privacy and security issues, and their possible solutions.This paper will discuss the course content, the pedagogical approach used to deliver
inclusion in the K-12 space, and navigation in engineering culture.Dr. Elizabeth Birr Moje c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 “What the problem really was…”: A preliminary exploration of youth problem definition in everyday contexts.Introduction Throughout the history, one consistent theme is the interplay between technology andsociety. In persistent cyclical iteration, members of a society require new tools to meet newchallenges, having been brought to these challenges by tools in the first place (see [1]). Forexample, the more advanced cell phone technology becomes, there is a higher demand forinnovative features [2]. It stands to reason then that the technology
international and underrepresented populations.Gilbert Jew, Arizona State UniversityDr. Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Tech Watford is Professor of Engineering Education, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity, and the 2017-18 President of ASEE. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Historical and Policy Perspective on Broadening Participation in STEM: Insights from National Reports (1974-2016)AbstractOver the last 40 years, more than 25 national reports have been published focused onbroadening participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).Although scholarly literature oftentimes serves as
Paper ID #22473Work in Progress: Ways of Thinking of Interdisciplinary CollaboratorsMs. Medha Dalal, Arizona State University Medha Dalal is a doctoral candidate in the Learning, Literacies and Technologies program at Arizona State University. She received her master’s degree in Computer Science from Polytechnic University, New York. Medha has been working as a research assistant at the Engineering Research Center for Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics. Prior to joining the doctoral program, Medha was teaching Computer Science and Information Science classes at an engineering institute in Bangalore, India. Her
Paper ID #242462018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Why Women Persist: Evaluating the Impact of Classroom-Based Interven-tionsDr. Kasi Kiehlbaugh, University of Arizona Dr. Kasi Kiehlbaugh is primarily interested in incorporating research-based pedagogical techniques into the undergraduate engineering classroom, and she focuses on employing active learning techniques and utilizing collaborative learning space classrooms. More specifically, her work examines how co-teaching, evolving classroom technologies, active learning in the classroom, and
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
Session ETD 406 A Novel Robotic Manufacturing System for Learning Innovation Yuxin Liang1, Jin Hu2, Xiumin Diao2 1Schoolof Agricultural & Biological Engineering 2School of Engineering Technology Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USAAbstractU.S. manufacturing requires speed to market to gain an advantage in global competitiveness. Wepropose a novel robotic manufacturing system to prepare students to deal with such a challengeby improving their learning experience in manufacturing. This is an
Copyright ©2018 American Society for Engineering Education Session CEED 212The laws IDEA (1975): public K12 ADA (1990) • Title I: employment (all institutions) • Title II: state & local govt programs (publics) • Title III: public events and spaces (all) Rehabilitation Act (1973) (federal dollars) • Section 504: any program or activity • Section 508: electronic & info technology FERPA (1974) (federal dollars) • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Proceedings of the 2018 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2018 American Society for Engineering
Paper ID #22377Inclusion of Sustainability Analysis in a National Airport Design CompetitionProf. Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue Polytechnic Institute Mary E. Johnson earned her BS, MS and PhD in Industrial Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington. After 5 years in aerospace manufacturing, Dr. Johnson joined the Automation & Robotics Research Institute in Fort Worth and was program manager for applied research programs. Fourteen years later, she was an Industrial Engineering assistant professor at Texas A&M - Commerce before joining the School of Aviation & Transportation Technology at Purdue
graduate engineering environments and understanding creativity in engineering design processes.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 Bioengineering and Ph.D. in Engineer- ing and Science Education from Clemson University.Dr. Cheryl Cass, North
attitudes,behaviors, and achievements of those who have "represented" before. The language also servesto continue erasure of past contributions and accomplishments by implying that certain groupshave not made an impact in engineering and technology [12]. These interpretations possiblyinduce a continuous feeling of stereotype-threat [13, 14]. Finally, we posit that saying"underrepresented" is a statement of supremacy by the dominant majority groups. It implies thatminority groups have not yet achieved sufficient prominence or stature in the discipline to berecognized: Their cultural norms are neither valued nor accepted [11, 14, 15]."Underrepresented" emphasizes oppressed members' lack of power in the system and is aconstant reminder of isolation or
University of Tennessee and the Georgia Institute of Technology.Dr. Timothy Kennedy P.E., Abilene Christian University Dr.Timothy J. Kennedy, P.E. is the Executive Director of Engineering and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Physics at Abilene Christian University. His professional experience has focused on water reuse, water and wastewater treatment, additionally, he has an interest in point of use treatment technologies for developing regions, and preparing engineering students to contribute the engineering industry early and often.Mr. Raymond Earl Smith, Abilene Christian University Before coming to Abilene Christian University’s Department of Engineering & Physics, Raymond spent 43 years
. The Engineers’ Council forProfessional Development (ECPD), founded in 1932 and later renamed the Accreditation Boardfor Engineering and Technology in 1980, began reviewing the first engineering degree programsin 1936 [1]. By 1947, ECPD had accredited 580 undergraduate engineering programs. However,biomedical/bioengineering programs did not receive accreditation until the 1970s, and even by2000, only twenty-six programs were ABET accredited. However, biomedical/bioengineeringprograms have experienced rapid growth (Figure 1) since 2000, and there are now 115 ABETaccredited programs [1]. Total ABET Accredited BIOE/BME Programs
years of experience in government, academia, and industry. He was a Senior Lecturer at Annamalai University, India, teaching civil engineer- ing for about 10 years. He also worked in Linton Institute of Technology as a Senior Lecturer in Ipoh, Malaysia, for three years. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 STEM Awareness Starts at the Elementary and Middle Schools Rajarajan Subramanian1 1 Pennsylvania State University at HarrisburgAbstractIs there a shortage of talented workers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math(STEM) in America? Yes is the answer to this question when various
professional identity formation in civil engineering students who experience disabilities and 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. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Increasing Impact of the Hidden Curriculum: Exploring Engineering Student Participation in Out-of-Class ActivitiesAbstractExisting literature has shown that out-of-class activities provide undergraduate students withsignificant learning experiences that positively impact their academic and career pathways.However, despite