Paper ID #7187Interdisciplinary Senior Design Project to Develop a Teaching Tool: MiniCNC MillDr. Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Engineering Technology)Dr. Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng.) Page 23.802.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013Interdisciplinary Senior Design Project to Develop a Teaching Tool: Mini CNC MillAbstractThe desired current set of skills required of modern engineers and technologists has been steadilyexpanding. In addition to familiarity with manual machining and fabrication techniques
Paper ID #6900Training in Troubleshooting Problem-Solving: Preparing Undergraduate En-gineering Students for IndustryMr. Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, Utah State University - Engineering Education Presentacion Rivera-Reyes is currently a graduate teaching assistant and a PhD student in the Engineering Education Department at Utah State University. He formerly held a position as Professor of Telecommu- nication Engineering at Technological University of Honduras. He received his B.S. in Electrical Engi- neering from the National Autonomous University of Honduras. He has experience in the telecommu- nication industry where
Paper ID #6876Semester-long Concept Development Projects in Chemical Engineering Elec-tives CourseDr. Adrienne R Minerick, Michigan Technological University Adrienne Minerick received her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame in 2003 and B.S. from Michigan Technological University in 1998. Dr. Minerick’s research interests include electroki- netics, predominantly dielectrophoretic characterizations of cells, and the development of biomedical microdevices. She earned a 2007 NSF CAREER award, has published research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (2006), Lab on a Chip, and had an AIChE Journal
Paper ID #6619Toward more pragmatic engineering classes: Transformation from tradi-tional to Deweyan classes in technological literacy and competency approachesDr. Mani Mina, Iowa State University Page 23.1254.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 TOWARD MORE PRAGMATIC ENGINEERING CLASSES: TRANSFORMATION FROM TRADITIONAL TO DEWEYAN CLASSES IN TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY AND COMPETENCY APPROACHES Mani Mina1and Iraj Omidvar2
Paper ID #6045Can Pedagogical Strategies Affect Students’ Creativity? Testing a Choice-Based Approach to Design and Problem-Solving in Technology, Design, andEngineering EducationDr. Jennifer Buelin-Biesecker, North Carolina State University Jennifer Buelin-Biesecker is a Lecturer in Graphic Communications and Technology, Design and Engi- neering Education in the Department of STEM Education at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. She teaches courses in Website Development, Desktop Publishing and Imaging Technologies, Tech- nology through Engineering and Design, Game Art & Design, and Ceramics. Jennifer
, Environmental and Ecological Engineering as well as Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education. He is a registered professional engineer and on the NSPE board for Professional Engineers in Higher Education. He has been active in ASEE serving in the FYP, CIP and ERM. He is the past chair of the IN/IL section. He is a fellow of the Teaching Academy and listed in the Book of Great Teachers at Purdue University./ He was the first engineering faculty member to receive the national Campus Compact Thomas Ehrlich Faculty Award for Service-Learning. He was a co-recipient of the National Academy of Engineering’s Bernard Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education and the recipient of the National
Paper ID #5849How Electrical Engineering Technology Students Understand Concepts ofElectricity. Comparison of Misconceptions of Freshmen, Sophomores, andSeniorsDr. Tatiana V. Goris, Purdue University, West Lafayette TATIANA V. GORIS, is a Post Doctoral Researcher at the College of Technology, Purdue University, Indiana. She earned her M.S. degrees from Taganrog State University of Radio-Engineering, Russia, spe- cializing in microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing (1999), and Ph.D in Technology (2012) from Purdue University, West Lafayette. Dr.Goris research interests include workforce development for advanced
Paper ID #8090Integrating Online Identity Management Tools in a Complete Social MediaLiteracy Curriculum for Engineering and Technology StudentsDr. Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Purdue University, West LafayetteGeovon Andre Boisvenue, Purdue University Geovon Boisvenue is a graduate student at Purdue University. He researches technology innovation and entrepreneurship, human-computer interaction, and social media marketing and analysis.Mr. Francisco Javier Portela IIAnna Bao Page 23.778.1 c American Society for
Paper ID #7196Energy modeling/Simulation Using the BIM technology in the Curriculum ofArchitectural and Construction Engineering and ManagementDr. Hyunjoo Kim, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology and Construction Management He has 10 years of work experience in the construction fields and six years in research and teaching. His research interests include the use of 3D/BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology for energy modeling and simulations, information technology support for project management, artificial intelligence, data mining, machine learning, and
Paper ID #7129Attracting College and High School Students to Study Engineering Technol-ogy through Hands-on Mechatronics Product Design ProjectsDr. Andy S Zhang, New York City College of Technology Dr. Andy S. Zhang earned his master’s in Mechanical Engineering from the City College of New York in 1987 and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York in 1995. Prior to joining the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department at City Tech, he served as an engineering instructor for the JUMP, an engineering training program sponsored by the New York State Department of
Paper ID #7150Research-Informed Practices for Inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering,and Math (STEM) Classrooms: Strategies for Educators to Close the GenderGapMiss Helena Isabel Scutt, Stanford University Helena Scutt is a rising senior studying biomechanical engineering at Stanford University. Her interests are human movement, optogenetics, realization of girls’ and women’s potential in STEM fields, and high performance sailing. She has been Captain of the Stanford Varsity Sailing Team for two years and is on the US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider.Dr. Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford UniversityDr. Sheri Sheppard
Paper ID #7017Seven Years of Success in Implementation of a 3 + 1 Transfer Program in En-gineering Technology Between Universities in China and the Unites StatesProf. Scott I. Segalewitz, University of Dayton Scott Segalewitz, P.E. is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton (UD). He also serves as Director of Industrial and Technical Relations for the University of Dayton China Institute in Suzhou, China where he is responsible for establishing corporate training programs for US partner companies in the Suzhou Industrial Park, and for developing opportunities for UD students to
Paper ID #6175The Teaching and Evaluation of Technology and Engineering Concepts to Do-minican Junior High and High School StudentsDr. Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University Dr. Geoffrey A. Wright is an assistant Professor of Technology and Engineering Education in the College of Engineering at Brigham Young University.Prof. Ron Terry, Brigham Young University Ron is a Professor of Technology and Engineering Education at Brigham Young University. His scholar- ship centers on pedagogy, student learning, and engineering ethics and has presented/published numerous articles in engineering education.Dr. Steven L Shumway
Paper ID #6327Outreach Activities from First-Year Engineering ProjectsMs. Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University Amber Kemppainen is a senior lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technological University. She is interested in how students learn within an online course management system. She has been active in course development and the implementation of web-based tools into courses throughout the department.Dr. Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University Dr. Gretchen Hein is a senior lecturer in Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technological University. She
Paper ID #8254An Interim Report of a Four-Year Joint Global EngineerDr. Masakatsu Matsuishi, Kanazawa Institute of Technology 1969, Dr. Eng., Osaka University 1966-1999, Hitachi Zosen Corp. 1999-present, Professor, Director of Project Education Center, Kanazawa Institute of TechnologyDr. Hiroko Fudano, Kanazawa Institute of Technology Ph.D in Japanese Language Teaching, Nagoya University MA in Education, International Christian Uni- versity MA in English, East Texas State University BA in Liberal Arts, International Christian UniversityDr. Jun Fudano, Kanazawa Institute of Technology Professor of Science and Engineering
Paper ID #8300Socio-psychological competence of future engineersProf. Farida Tagirovna Shageeva, Kazan National Research Technological UniversityDr. Natalia Vladimirovna KraysmanDr. Inna Mikhailovna Gorodetskaya, Kazan National Research Technological UniversityDr. Vasiliy Grigoryevich Ivanov, KAZAN NATIONAL RESEARCH TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Page 21.60.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Socio-psychological competence of future engineers Engineering education today has to overcome a dramatic gap between academic
Paper ID #6001Demonstration of Electrical Principles in the Classroom by Hydraulic Ana-loguesDr. R. William Graff, LeTourneau University R.Willliam Graff is a professor emeritus, retired but teaching half time in the school of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTournrau University, where he has taught since 1975. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph..D. degrees from Purdue University in electrical engineering. Prior to joining the faculty at LeTourneau, he was assistant professor of electrical engineering at Drexel University for six years, and at Wilkes College for two years. His professional interests include
Washington’s IMLS funded New Directions in Audience Research Program.Mr. David R. Heil, David Heil & Associates, Inc. David Heil, President of David Heil & Associates, Inc., (DHA) is well known as an innovative educator, author, and host of the Emmy-Award winning PBS science series, Newton’s Apple. Active in promoting public understanding of science for over 30 years, he is a frequent conference and workshop presenter on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, and his firm provides research and evaluation services for a broad range of government, corporate, non-profit and university clients. David is a co-author of Family Engineering: An Activity and Event Planning Guide, and serves as a
Paper ID #6364Universal Range Data Acquisition for Educational Laboratories Using Mi-crosoft KinectMr. Mingshao Zhang, Stevens Institute of TechnologyMr. ZHOU ZHANGDr. Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 23.1282.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Universal Range Data Acquisition for Educational Laboratories Using Microsoft KinectAbstractMany experiments conducted in engineering and science laboratories involve the acquisition ofrange data such as linear or angular position
Paper ID #5689Water Filters in Ghana: An Exploration of the Technology and Educationthat is Required for Sustainable Development at the Base of the EconomicPyramidDr. John Paul Farris, Grand Valley State University John Farris is currently a professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State University (GVSU). He earned his Bachelors and Masters Degrees at Lehigh University and his Doctorate at the University of Rhode Island. His professional experience includes designing engines for Caterpillar in Peoria and designing laparoscopic instruments for Portlyn Corporation in New Hampshire
Paper ID #7596Making Mathematics Relevant to Engineering StudentsDr. Michael R. Allen, Department of Mathematics Dr. Allen earned his PhD in Statistics from the University of Georgia in 1997 and currently holds a full time Associate Professor position in the Department of Mathematics at Tennessee Technological Univer- sity. His research interests include edgeworth expansions, time series, bootstrapping, online pedagogy and fractional calculus and has published papers on four of these five subjects. He minored in education and physics as an undergrad and obtained a Master in mathematics. Recently, he earned a Bachelors in
Paper ID #6259Use of Process-oriented Approaches in Content-Intensive Courses: Some In-sight in Teaching / Learning of Machine DesignDr. Raghuram V Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Raghuram V. Pucha is a research faculty at the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, in the area of CAD/CAE and Manufacturing. Dr. Pucha teaches computer graph- ics and design courses at Georgia Tech., and conducts research in the area of developing computational tools for the design, analysis and manufacturing of advanced materials and systems. Dr. Pucha has three provisional U.S. patents and co
Paper ID #5882Development and Application of a Sustainable Design Rubric to Evaluate Stu-dent Abilities to Incorporate Sustainability into Capstone Design ProjectsMary Katherine Watson, Georgia Institute of Technology Mary Katherine Watson is a Ph.D. candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Georgia Tech (GT). Through support from a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, she has been working to improve the quality of sustainability education in CEE at GT through development and application of a variety of assessment tools and educational interventions. In addition to research in the field
and taught biology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.Mr. Douglas Edwards, Georgia Institute of Technology Douglas Edwards is a Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) educational researcher with the Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational experience in the Atlanta area for the past twenty years includes high school mathematics teaching, Math/Science Magnet Program Director, Title I edu- cational data specialist, and Associate Professor of Information Technology. As a former US Air Force electronics engineer, Doug was also an engineering project manager.Roxanne A Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology Roxanne is currently a postdoctoral fellow in Mechanical Engineering working at
Paper ID #5684Ancient Structural Failures and Modern Incarnations:Dr. Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Marilyn Dyrud is a full professor in the Communication Department at Oregon Institute of Technol- ogy, where she regularly teaches courses in rhetoric, business/technical writing, and ethics. She is also a part of the faculty team for the Civil Engineering Department’s integrated senior project. She has been active in ASEE for more than 25 years, serving as a regular conference presenter and moderator. She was OIT’s campus representative for seventeen years and served in various section leadership
Paper ID #8104The Comprehension ChallengeDr. Narayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology Professor of Aerospace Engineering. Former chair, Aerospace Division of ASEE. Over 300 papers (120+ refereed), 3 Patents, 15 PhDs and over 160 undergrads guided in research. Team leader, EXROVERT project on learning to innovate on complex systems. Page 23.1174.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 The Comprehension ChallengeAbstractThe need for increased
Paper ID #8277Presenting the NapoNet: Developing Global Competencies through Commu-nications Technology in the Peruvian AmazonMiss Christie Ritter, The University of Colorado at Boulder Christie Ritter is a Junior in Environmental Engineering with a focus in Engineering for Developing Communities at the University of Colorado at Boulder.Dr. Alan Rolf Mickelson, University of Colorado, BoulderDr. Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder Daniel W. Knight is the engineering assessment specialist at the Integrated Teaching and Learning Pro- gram and Laboratory. He holds a BS in psychology from Louisiana State University
Extended Abstract with Poster Bringing MEMS technology Closer to Undergraduate Education via the Mobile Microrobotics Challenge Dan O. Popa, Nahum Torres, Cody Lundberg Electrical Engineering Department University of Texas at Arlington AbstractThe Robocup initiative has emerged as a platform for fostering robotics research by providing aset of standard problems categorized into leagues. During the first Robocup event, almost twodecades ago, robots could not perform many of the required tasks; however, they have sinceimproved
Paper ID #5856Overview on the ”Tokyo Institute of Technology International Research Op-portunities Program (TiROP)” - Season One: 2012Prof. Jeffrey S. Cross, Tokyo Institute of Technology Jeffrey S. Cross received a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Iowa State University in 1992. He has worked at a corporate research lab, government lab, and in academia for 20 years in or near Tokyo and speaks Japanese. He presently serves on numerous international program committees at Tokyo Institute of Technology involving student research exchanges and chairs the steering committee of the Asia Oceania Top University League on
computing within the College of Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Instructional Technology from Virginia Tech, a M.S. in Applied Behavioral Science from Johns Hopkins and a B.S. in Computer Science from Old Dominion University.Dr. Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Tech Dr. Bevlee A. Watford is a professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She currently serves as the associate dean for academic affairs and the director of the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity. Page 23.152.1 c American Society for Engineering Education