efforts focus on educational reform and in the innovation of teaching and learning resources and practices.Dr. Stephanie Ann Claussen, Colorado School of Mines Stephanie Claussen’s experience spans both engineering and education research. She obtained her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2005. Her Ph.D. work at Stan- ford University focused on optoelectronics, and she continues that work in her position at the Colorado School of Mines, primarily with the involvement of undergraduate researchers. In her role as an Associate Teaching Professor, she is primarily tasked with the education of undergraduate engineers. In her courses, she employs active learning techniques and
undergraduates and how to improve their learning experiences. She is also interested in understanding student behaviors and performance in online learning environments specifically MOOCs.Prof. Jennifer DeBoer, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jennifer DeBoer is currently Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses on international education systems, individual and social development, technology use and STEM learning, and educational environments for diverse learners.Prof. David Cox, Harvard University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Work in Progress: Comparing Different Learning Activities in a Global Neuroscience MOOC1
Moodys Foundation, m3challenge.siam.org/While the MaC workshops are relevant at a time of growing concern aboutAmerica’s standards in math and science education, they were especiallytimely in the wake of the undergraduate STEM education report Engage to Excel: Producing One MillionAdditional College Graduates with Degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics4released by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) in February 2012.The widespread adoption of the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics5 adds further urgency tothese deliberations.The objectives of the workshop addressed several key issues raisedboth in the PCAST report, such as increasing student preparedness forSTEM majors and overall
Paper ID #14462STEM Majors’ Ability to Relate Integral and Area ConceptsDr. Emre Tokgoz, Quinnipiac University Emre Tokgoz is currently an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering at Quinnipiac University. He completed a Ph.D. in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. His pedagogical research interest includes technology and calculus education of STEM majors. He worked on an IRB approved pedagogical study to observe undergraduate and graduate mathe- matics and engineering students’ calculus and technology knowledge in 2011. His other research interests include
Paper ID #16807Peer and Student Review of an Online Construction Management Sustain-ability CourseDr. Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Scott Kelting is an Associate Professor in the Construction Management Department within the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Dr. Kelting earned a B.S. and an M.S. in Industrial Technology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of California, Santa Bar- bara. His research interests include
Paper ID #15327Don’t Make Me Automate! Students Find Themes of Trust and DiscoveryExamining Drivers’ Experiences with Existing AutomationDr. Barbara A. Karanian, Stanford University Barbara A. Karanian, Ph.D. , Lecturer, previously visiting Professor, in the School of Engineering, in the Mechanical Engineering Design Group, makes it possible for teams to find unmet user needs using her proven methods- from a socio-cognitive psychology, art and applied design thinking perspective- that she has developed and refined over the past few decades. In addition, she teaches some of these meth- ods to engineering, design, business
Paper ID #16199A Laboratory Study of Student Usage of Worked-example Videos to SupportProblem SolvingDr. Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette Edward Berger is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, joining Purdue in August 2014. He has been teaching mechanics for nearly 20 years, and has worked extensively on the integration and assessment of specific technology interventions in mechanics classes. He was one of the co-leaders in 2013-2014 of the ASEE Virtual Community of Practice (VCP) for mechanics educators across the country.Prof. Michael Wilson
. Putting theory into practice, she teaches a service-learning course at UCSC wherein interdisciplinary teams of students work in an layered apprenticeship model with community mentors to design and implement sustainable solutions to water, energy, waste, transportation and social challenges using ”green technology”. Dr. Ball has worked as a research fellow with two NSF Centers for Learning and Teaching and most recently on several NSF projects that focus the integration of engineering and social science to support the advancement of experiential learning for sustainability in higher education.Linnea Kristina Beckett, University of California - Santa Cruz Linnea Beckett is a PhD Candidate in Education at the University of
Paper ID #17438MAKER: Fabricating a Flat-Pack Portable Display Using Laser Cutting andKerf BendingMr. Riley S. Booth, University of Calgary I’m a biomedical engineering MSc student at the university of Calgary. My research interests include haptics, rehabilitation, mobile and wearable technology, engineering education and educational software. I’m currently developing a wearable device for blind and/or deaf users to interface with a computer.Prof. Peter Goldsmith P.Eng., University of Calgary Peter Goldsmith is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Calgary. He holds a PhD in Mechanical
Paper ID #16223The ’Invisible Handshake’ Project as a Practical, Hands-on Experience in aBiomedical Electronics ClassDr. Richard Goldberg, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Richard Goldberg is a research associate professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University. He teaches several instrumentation courses and a senior design class. His primary interest is in rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology for people with disabilities. c American Society for
use of technology to advance the student learning experience. He has been honoured with four departmental teaching awards and was selected as a New Faculty Fellow at the 2008 Frontiers in Education conference. In 2012, he was awarded the Early Career Teaching Award by the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering.Dr. Brian M. Frank, Queen’s University Brian Frank is the DuPont Canada Chair in Engineering Education Research and Development, and the Director of Program Development in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s Uni- versity where he works on engineering curriculum development, program assessment, and developing educational technology. He is also an associate professor in Electrical
has led a range of education efforts for CEM including working with undergraduate and graduate STEM students to teach science lessons to inner city elementary students in Columbus, OH; organizing on-campus outreach efforts for middle school students; coordinating a summer Research Ex- perience for Undergraduates (REU) program and organizing professional development experiences for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Prior to joining CEM, she worked at the University of California, Davis for a NSF funded Science and Technology Center, the Center for Biophotonics Science and Technology, where she led a variety of similar efforts. c American Society for Engineering Education
Paper ID #15153Challenges and Logistics in Flipping a Large Classroom for Junior-year Me-chanical VibrationsDr. Geoff Rideout, Memorial University of Newfoundland Geoff Rideout received his B.Eng. (Mechanical) from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1993. After working in the manufacturing and building systems consulting industries, he earned his M.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He has lectured at the University of Michigan and at the Humber Institute for Advanced Technology and Applied Learning in
Paper ID #14767Motivating Students with an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Airmanshipand Research ProgramDr. George York, U.S. Air Force Academy George York, PhD, PE, is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy, CO, and is currently the Director of the Academy Center for UAS Research. He received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington. His research interests include the cooperative control of intelligent systems, digital signal processing, and embedded computer systems. He is a Senior Member IEEE.Col. Jeffrey Butler, U.S. Air Force Academy
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research interests include solid mechanics, microme- chanics of materials, fracture mechanics, and STEM education research.Prof. Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Matthew West is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining Illinois he was on the faculties of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University and the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Davis. Prof. West holds a Ph.D. in Control and Dynamical Systems from the California Institute of Technology and a B.Sc. in Pure and Applied Mathematics from the University of
Paper ID #15027Considering the Effectiveness of Comprehensive Assessment and the Impactof PBL Implementation in a Concrete Industry Project Management CourseDr. Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos Dr. Torres, a native of New Mexico, joined the Department of Engineering Technology (Concrete In- dustry Management program) in August 2013 where he teaches Concrete Construction Methods and a variety of project management courses. He received both of his graduate degrees, Ph.D. and M.S., in Civil Engineering (Structural), from the University of New Mexico. He obtained his B.S. degree, also in Civil Engineering
Paper ID #14536Time-Cost Relationship in Road and Highway ConstructionDr. Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University Ifte Choudhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University and has extensive experience as a consulting architect working on projects funded by the World Bank. His areas of emphasis include housing, alternative technology, issues related to international construction, and construction education. He is also a Fulbright scholar. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Time-Cost Relationship in Roads and Highways
Paper ID #17012Using a Micro-House as a Starting Point to Create an Affordable HouseDr. Edwin R. Schmeckpeper P.E., Norwich University Edwin Schmeckpeper, P.E., Ph.D., is the chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Management at Norwich University, the first private school in the United States to offer engineering courses. Norwich University was the model used by Senator Justin Morrill for the land-grant colleges created by the 1862 Morrill Land Grant Act. Prior to joining the faculty at Norwich University, Dr. Schmeckpeper taught at a land-grant college, the University of Idaho, and
. https://peer.asee.org/4535[2] T. Roppel, J. Y. Hung, S. W. Wentworth, and A.S. Hodel, “An Interdisciplinary Laboratory Sequence in Electrical and Computer Engineering: Curriculum Design and Assessment Results,” IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 43, No. 2, pp. 143-152, May 2000.[3] E. Dahlstrom, J.D. Walker, and C. Dziuban, ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, EDUCAUSE Center for Analysis and Research, 2013.[4] D. Hubert and K. Lewis, “A Framework for General Education Assessment: Assessing Information Literacy and Quantitative Literacy with ePortfolios,” International Journal of ePortfolio, vol. 4, pp. 61-71, 2014.[5] G. Ring and B. Ramirez, “Implementing ePortfolios for the
Paper ID #15895A Case Study for the Application of Data and Process Mining in InterventionProgram Assessment and ImprovementMs. Elnaz Douzali, University of Illinois, Chicago Elnaz Douzali is a senior undergraduate researcher at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She’s a part of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department and will receive her Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering in May 2016. Since 2015 Elnaz has participated in multiple projects in Educational Data Mining. Her research interests include Educational Data Mining, Process Mining, and Healthcare. Elnaz will begin her Masters of Science
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librarianship.Dr. Winny Dong, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Bronco Scholar – An Online Hub for STEM Student Research In order to maintain the United States’ preeminence in science, technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM) fields, the country must produce approximately one million moreSTEM professionals over the next decade than the projected current graduation rates.1 To attainthis goal, policymakers aim to increase STEM retention in college, arguing that it is a low-cost,fast way to produce more graduates with the training and expertise that the nation needs inSTEM fields.1 According to a 2014 report by the National Center for
), Ayanna M. Howard (Senior Consultant) 2 Department of Cognitive and Learning Science, School of Sciences and Arts, Michigan Technological University 3 School of Electrical and Computer Science, College of Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology Abstract — It is known that children with autism have difficulty with emotional communication. As the population of children with autism increases, it is crucial we create effective therapeutic programs that will improve their communication skills. We present an interactive robotic system that delivers emotional and social behaviors for multisensory therapy for children with autism spectrum
. Prior to joining the ANU in 2005, she had 20 years’ experience in the information technology indus- try in Australia and the United Kingdom, including establishing a very successful small business which provides bespoke software and consultancy services to the Australian Federal Government in Canberra. Lynette holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Modern European Languages from the ANU, a Graduate Diploma in Information Systems from the University of Canberra and has just completed a PhD in engi- neering education from the ANU. In 2012 Lynette received the Australian Council of Engineering Deans National Award for Engineering Education (High Commendation) and in 2007 she received the ”WICked Woman of the Year” award
Paper ID #17236Accountability in the Flipped Classroom: Student-Generated Pre-LectureConcept ReflectionsDr. Brittany B. Nelson-Cheeseman, University of St. Thomas Brittany Nelson-Cheeseman is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. She received her B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering with a Designated Emphasis in Nanoscale Science and Technology from the University of California - Berkeley. She was also a post-doctoral researcher at Argonne National Lab in
testing involving heat transfer for a small heated cylinder during cooling. In 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition of the ASEE, Austin, Texas, June 2009. American Society for Engineering Education. URL https://peer.asee.org/ 4520. [5] Robert Edwards, Gerald Recktenwald, Roger Kuntz, and Robert Michael. An exercise to teach the First Law of Thermodynamics for an open system using a simple hair dryer. Technology Interface Journal, 10(3), 2010. URL http://technologyinterface.nmsu.edu/Spring10/. [6] Donald P. Visco, Jr. Student designed desktop modules in a thermodynamics course. In 2011 Annual Confer- ence & Exposition of the ASEE, Vancouver, British Columbia, June 2011. American Society for Engineering Education
Paper ID #16267Integrated Fluids and Electronics Labs to Measure Fluid FlowDr. Kristen Ann Thompson, Loras College Dr. Kristen Thompson is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering at Loras College. She teaches Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics Systems, and Introductory Physics courses. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and her B.S. from Michigan Technological Uni- versity both in Chemical Engineering.Dr. Danial J. Neebel PE, Loras College Dr. Danial Neebel, PE is a Professor of engineering and computer science at Loras College. During the 2013-2014 academic year he served as
development. His research in engineering education and learning sciences explores how students of engineering think and learn with technologies. Many of his recent technologies focus on the blending of physical and virtual worlds to make difficult concepts more accessible to learners of all ages. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Analytic framework for students’ cognitive mistakes in studying electromagnetic fieldsAbstractStudents at various levels often experience cognitive difficulties when learning electromagnetic(EM) fields and waves. This can be attributed to the intensive mathematical reasoning andinvisibility of physical EM phenomena. Students’ common misconceptions and
Paper ID #16325Pre- and Post-Class Student Viewing Behaviors for Recorded Videos in anInverted Sophomore Mechanics CourseDr. Shawn P. Gross, Villanova University Dr. Shawn P. Gross is an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Villanova University. He has as M.S.E. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and a B.S.E. degree from Tulane University. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on mechanics and structural design (reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry, and wood).Dr. David W Dinehart, Villanova University Professor and Chairman
Paper ID #15354A Tool for Checking Attendance of Students in Classroom AutomaticallyProf. Taekyoung Kwon, Seoul National University Ted ”Taekyoung” Kwon is a professor with Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Seoul National University (SNU). Before joining SNU, he was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of California Los Angeles and City University New York. He obtained BS, MS and PhD at SNU in 1993, 1995, 2000, respectively. During his graduate program, he was a visiting student at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center and at University of North Texas. He was a visiting professor at Rutgers University