Teaching Excellence, and is a fellow of the American Chemical Society. She is active in the American Chemical Society as a Science Coach and Past Chair and Councilor for the Division of Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering; in RadTech as a standing member of the Technical Con- ference Review Committee; and for Project Lead the Way as an Affiliate Professor. She was selected to participate in the National Academy of Engineering’s Frontiers of Engineering Education (FOEE) and the American Society for Engineering Education’s Virtual Community of Practice (VCP). She enjoys teach- ing chemical engineering and, as an alumna of FOEE and VCP, champions active learning principles and provides support for
that would better Deleted: ,prepare the workforce to meet new demands. Mertens’ text shows some similarities to Deleted: whichdiscussions and facets entwined around the concept of the T-shaped professional. Although thepaper does not mention “T-shaping” specifically, it emphasizes the value of combining specialistknowledge with more general knowledge to get a comprehensive perspective on the factorsinfluencing decision processes or innovation projects. Disciplinary thinking is seen as limiting,because it tends to neglect the importance of competing values and motives. The key Deleted: ingqualifications mentioned in Mertens’ title facilitate the vertical transfer of ideas and help to
vectors ⃗ and ⃗ and the third operation produces ascalar and is called the triple scalar product, and denoted by ⃗ ⃗ .The dot product provides a means to compute the length of the projection of a line segment ontosome intersecting line. In the ordinary 2-dimensional space the projection of a vector ⃗ onto thehorizontal axis is |A| cos(φ) where φ is the angle between ⃗ and the horizontal axis.In 3-dimensional space if we have a vector ⃗ and a direction described by a unit vector ⃗ theprojection of ⃗ in the direction ⃗ is ⃗ ⃗ = |A| cos(φ). We would like our dot product to besymmetric in the two vectors and so the dot product is defined as: ⃗ ⃗ = |A||B|cos(φ). It can beproven that if the coordinates of the vectors are given in an orthonormal
ESL courses at Mada Walabu University for over seven years, where he also served the university assum- ing various positions such as being Quality Assurance Director, Teachers Development Leader, Pedagogy Trainer as well as English Language Center Coordinator. Atota was also a principal investigator of the project entitled ”Engendering Higher Education Curricula”, where he, along with four project members, investigated gender issues in higher education and devised comprehensive interventions in the form of training for students, academic, support and administrative staff as well as by writing guidelines for the university. Atota is interested in working to ensure equity and quality in higher education, particularly for
(typically once totwice per week), the instructor runs the simulation to build the economic dispatch stack,determine forced outages, and establish which units have been called and what the market clearingprice – the price paid for all electricity purchased – will be. The instructor then reports theseresults, together with the actual fuel prices and demands used for calculation, back to the studentsand provides them with the next day’s fuel price forecasts and projected demands. Students usethose new fuel prices and demand forecasts to decide upon bids for the next market day.Throughout the term students keep track of their revenues, based on dispatched units and marketclearing prices, and their costs, based on actual fuel prices for those dispatched
, Blaberus discoidalis, and the gecko,Hemidactylus garnoti [33], Dynoclimber utilizes the Full-Goldman (FG) [35] template ofscansorial locomotion, which approximates the rapid vertical climbing seen in cockroaches andgeckos using two virtual legs [32].4 DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN METHODSA new bio-inspired design method for wall-climbing systems has been developed. This methodis intended to enhance the concept generation or ideation phase of a design project. Effectiveideation is often seen as the key step in the design process for enhancing innovation [1]. Conceptgeneration methods can be broken into two categories; either “Intuitive” or “Directed”. Directedmethods are step-by-step, logical methods to produce ideas. Intuitive methods can
Paper ID #21024Development of a Survey Instrument to Evaluate Student Systems Engineer-ing AbilityDiane Constance Aloisio, Purdue University Diane Aloisio is a PhD candidate in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University. Her research concentrates on taking a systems approach to finding the common causes of systems engineering accidents and project failures. Diane received a dual BS degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from University at Buffalo in New York.Dr. Karen Marais, Purdue University Dr. Karen Marais’ educational research focuses on improving systems engineering education. She is
roboticsprograms on a broader set of educational attitudes that are also related to long-term achievementand success in school.The youth development literature also points to positive impacts from these types of hands-onlearning experiences on a variety of life and workplace-related skills, including teamwork,communications, project management and problem-solving skills [38], [39]. These types of skillsare increasingly considered essential workplace skills and the teaching of these skills is nowconsidered an integral part of engineering education [40], [41],[42], [4].While math and science-related attitudes and those related to educational competence andengagement provide an interim set of outcomes or predictors of interest, this study also focuseson more
Paper ID #22903Shame Amid Academic Success: An Interpretative Phenomenological Anal-ysis Case Study of a Student’s Experience with Emotions in EngineeringDr. James L. Huff, Harding University James Huff is an assistant professor of engineering at Harding University. He is the lead investigator of the Beyond Professional Identity (BPI) lab, which conducts research that is aligned with unpacking psy- chological experiences of identity in professional domains. Additionally, James directs multiple student projects that use human-centered design in the context of community engagement. James received his Ph.D. in engineering
number of research projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). In some of his recent projects he has applied big data techniques and tools to investigate the role of so- cial media in engaging public and under-represented communities towards STEM education and informal learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Situated Information Seeking for Learning: A Case Study of Workplace Cognition among Cybersecurity Professionals AbstractWorkforce development in engineering is a high priority to keep pace with innovation andchange within engineering disciplines and also within organizations. Increasingly
experiences of Mexican descent youth in the mid-20th century, higher education student success, and faculty mentoring programs.Dr. Valerie Martin Conley, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Valerie Martin Conley is dean of the College of Education and professor of Leadership, Research, and Foundations at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She previously served as director of the Center for Higher Education, professor, and department chair at Ohio University. She was the PI for the NSF funded research project: Academic Career Success in Science and Engineering-Related Fields for Female Faculty at Public Two-Year Institutions. She is co-author of The Faculty Factor: Reassessing the American Academy in a
- dedicated to innovation in traffic safety and public safety technology, as well as research in decision support systems, data analytics and cybersecurity. Throughout his career and through his work with CAPS, Dr. Parrish has obtained approximately 200 funded projects totaling approximately $100M from a variety of state and federal sponsors. Dr. Parrish has published in approxi- mately 100 refereed journals and conferences, and is internationally active in computer science education, having served as the Chair of the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, and currently is chair of a major effort to revise the computing accreditation criteria and to develop new accreditation criteria for cybersecurity. Dr. Parrish
Paper ID #22579When the Master Becomes the Student: Adviser Development through Grad-uate AdvisingAlison J Kerr, University of Tulsa Alison Kerr is a graduate student at The University of Tulsa. She is pursuing a doctoral degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Her research interests include training development and evaluation as explored across a variety of academic disciplines and organizational settings. She is currently assist- ing on a number of training projects aimed at developing engineering students on relevant non-technical professional skills including ethical practice and presentation.Dr. Bradley J
- University of Washington Emily Knaphus-Soran is a Research Associate at the Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity (CERSE) at the University of Washington. She works on the evaluation of several projects aimed at improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM fields. She also conducts research on the social- psychological and institutional forces that contribute to the persistence of race and class inequalities in the United States. Emily earned a PhD and MA in Sociology from the University of Washington, and a BA in Sociology from Smith College.Dr. Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University Donna Crystal Llewellyn received her BA (major in Mathematics and minor in Economics) with High Honors from
Paper ID #21188Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Using Mobile Learning in Engineering Dy-namics and Vibrations CoursesDr. Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University Zhaoshuo Jiang graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering. Before joining San Francisco State University as an assistant professor, he worked as a structural engi- neering professional at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) LLP. As a licensed professional engineer in the states of Connecticut and California, Dr. Jiang has been involved in the design of a variety of low- rise and high-rise projects. His
, includingpotential future collaboration. (1)Some of the adjunct faculty-particularly those who are seniors in specific industries- could offerimportant linkages for the development of industrial affiliate programs, co-op activities, summertraining opportunities, and employment opportunities for new graduates. They may also providenew ideas for senior design projects, topics for graduate theses, or render help in theestablishment of collaborative research programs.When a choice has been made and the candidate has accepted, it is important that he/ she feelswelcome and be assisted in becoming familiar with his/ her new surroundings. To expedite theprocess, new adjuncts should sit together with their new colleagues and go over all relevantmatters related to
This study utilized quantitative research analyses (i.e., descriptive analysis, t-tests, andtwo sample proportion Z-tests) of engineering identity development of Hispanic students. Thisstudy is part of a larger project focused on engineering identity across multiple institutions [3].However, after collecting our initial data, we noticed interesting trends that motivated us to focuson the Hispanic student population. This section explains the methodology followed in ourquantitative study of engineering identity of Hispanic students; including a description of thetarget institutions, the survey instrument, and how data were collected, cleaned, and analyzed.Participant Demographics and Institutional Information Participants in the study
position, four percent indicated a sales position, and seventy percent indicated that their position included some engineering responsibility. Students who indicated “other” positions listed research, CEO, business analyst, business development, professor, and physician as responses. 4. Leadership Experiences: Eighty-seven percent of the respondents indicated that their work duties since graduation included some leadership responsibility. The most frequent responses indicated that respondents were either project, team or committee leaders. Two respondents indicated that they were CEOs of startup companies, and another was a General Manager level. Seventy two percent of the respondents indicated that they
this work. While open-ended questions are not always ideal, the researchers agreed that this method of obtaining datawas best suited to gather the needed data [12].Collection Methods. IRB (Institutional Review Board) approval was sought at both authors’universities once the survey was developed. A link to the survey, along with a letter indicating Engineering Technology and Engineering Program Comparison of Underrepresented Students in the Same InstitutionIRB approval was distributed to engineering technology and engineering students at both of theauthors’ institutions. The students were informed of the intent of the project and a link to thesurvey distributed to minority groups at both study institutions.Data Analysis
incitement to discourse,” Educational Researcher, 36(1), 25-32, 2007. 135 J. Walther, N. W. Sochacka, & N. N. Kellam, “Quality in interpretive engineering education research: Reflections on an example study,” Journal of Engineering Education, 102, 626– 659, 2013.6 J. Walther, A. L. Pawley, & N. W. Sochacka, Exploring ethical validation as a key consideration in interpretative research quality. Paper presented at 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, Washington. 10.18260/p.24063, 2015.7 J. Walther, & N. W. Sochacka, Qualifying qualitative research quality (the Q3 project): An
STEM pedagogy, design thinking, project-based learning and educational entrepreneurship.Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Carla B. Zoltowski is an assistant professor of engineering practice in the Schools of Electrical and Com- puter Engineering and (by courtesy) Engineering Education at Purdue University. She holds a B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E., and Ph.D. in Engineering Education, all from Purdue. Prior to this she was Co-Director of the EPICS Program at Purdue where she was responsible for developing curriculum and assessment tools and overseeing the research efforts within EPICS. Her academic and research interests include the profes- sional formation of
this question has produced significant research under thetitle of “active learning” [1], [18]–[22]. In discussing “active learning,” we are often addressingpedagogical approaches that have been developed to support increased engagement in thelearning process [3]. These pedagogies are developed and influenced from the shared, growingunderstanding of how people learn, as described in theories of learning and learning science [23].Active learning pedagogies, such as cooperative learning or project-based learning, tend to drawupon social constructivism and situated theories of learning, as well as cognition [3]. In lookingacross these theories, learning is not just an act of information processing, but an act of sense-making individually and with
o Homework problem o Project assignment o Quiz question o Exam question o __________________ (anything else in the course)However, keep in mind that ultimately you need to assess the course-level learning outcomesthemselves! Pitfall #3 – Breaking course-level learning outcomes down into unit-level learning outcomes and further into daily learning outcomes can lead you away from actually assessing the higher-order thinking skills written into the course-level LO’s! Similarly, assigning only problems tied directly to the most recent “lesson” or writing quizzes that closely resemble the most recent homework likely won’t assess higher-level LO’s
, closemonitoring of residents, empirical evidence based on medical facts, and mandated disclosure.The Role of RegulationSince its inception in 1970, the EPA has established a variety of regulations to enforce itsmission, “to protect human health and the environment” [74]. While critics of the agencycomplain that regulations are unwieldy, overly complicated, and extend beyond the EPA’sjurisdiction [75], there is little doubt that some actions, such as the Clean Air Act, havedramatically improved the environment, even though they may have an economic impact onbusiness and delay projects due to required environmental assessments.Students may have certain negative biases about EPA regulations, and the current politicalatmosphere reinforces those. To date, the
that can use all types of minds and every person needs to be literate in engineering and technology. She is an ASEE and IEEE Fellow and PAESMEM awardee.Mrs. Susan Beth D’Amico, North Carolina State University Susan B. D’Amico Coordinator of Engineering K-12 Outreach Extension The Engineering Place College of Engineering NC State University Susan earned a B.S in Industrial Engineering from NC State and has worked in the Telecom and Contract Manufacturing Industries for over 25 years as an Industrial Engineer, Process Engi- neer, Manufacturing Engineer, Project Manager, Business Cost Manager and Program Manager. Inspired by coursework she developed and presented as an engineer, her professional path made a turn
in engineering education and professional development for 9-12 grade science faculty designated to teach engineering. His research revolves around developing and validating curricular methods to improve en- gineering education in informal, traditional, distance, and professional environments. Dr. Goodridge currently teaches courses in ”Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Engineering Education” and ”Engi- neering Mechanics: Statics.” Dr. Goodridge is an engineering councilor for the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) and serves on ASEE’s project board. Dr. Goodridge actively consults for projects includ- ing the development of an online curriculum style guide for Siemens software instruction, development of
used.Class sessions and learning to sketchThe course goal was for the student to learn to communicate using standard conventions ofengineering graphics for 3D mechanical parts. This ability would enable the student tocommunicate ideas in subsequent design classes with peers on teams as well as contribute insome work settings. Learning to follow engineering graphic conventions was the base leveloutcome. Many of these conventions can be enacted algorithmically, much as a CAD systemcan automatically generate orthographic projections given geometric information about a part.So, at a deeper level the goal was to learn to generate mental imagery of a part and understandinformation from that level. Correspondingly, the underlying assumption was that
Paper ID #23831Do Students Believe Girls Belong in Engineering? So What?Ms. Henriette D. Burns, Washington State University, Vancouver Henriette has worked at Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Labs, Baxter Labs, Tenneco, Monsanto, Frucon Con- struction, SC Johnson Wax and HP as a design engineer, a manufacturing engineer and a project manager. She holds an engineering degree from Northwestern University, an MBA from University of Oregon and a MiT from Washington State University where she is currently finishing her Ph.D. in Math/Science Educa- tion. Henriette’s research agenda is unveiling and understanding the identity of non
Paper ID #23819Re-envisioning the Role of the Engineering Education Chapter at a Research-I Institution: Lessons from a Cross-disciplinary ModelBeau Vezino, University of Arizona Beau R. Vezino is a Ph.D. student at the University of Arizona’s College of Education. His focus is engineering and science education. Beau currently teaches the science/engineering methods course for pre-service teachers and works on several related research projects. Beau is certified K-12 teacher and holds a MS in Education in Curriculum and Instruction (2009) and a BS in Mechanical Engineering (2005). Beau’s research focus is on teaching
strictly “social” or “technical.” In this paper, we briefly reviewapproaches taken to teach energy in engineering. We then examine CSPs and make the case forhow they might be used within engineering. We discuss our preliminary ideas for the course itself.The goal of this paper is to stimulate discussion within the ASEE community to improve courseeffectiveness in enhancing student learning. This project is part of a larger overall effort at theUniversity of San Diego to integrate social justice themes across the curriculum of a new generalengineering department. This paper will present our progress towards instantiating in theclassroom the broader vision laid out for our program. 1IntroductionThere is