Paper ID #13871A Comprehensive College-Centered Engineering Undergraduate ResearchProgramDr. Natacha Depaola, Illinois Institute of TechnologyDr. Eric M Brey, Illinois Institute of TechnologyProf. Fouad Teymour, Illinois Institute of TechnologyProf. Paul R. Anderson, Illinois Institute of Technology Paul Anderson is a registered professional engineer with over 30 years of combined industrial and aca- demic experience related to water resources. At the Illinois Institute of Technology for more than 20 years, he teaches courses in water chemistry, ground water contamination, chemical transport in the envi- ronment, and industrial
Paper ID #13876Not engineering to help but learning to (un)learn: Integrating research andteaching on epistemologies of technology design at the marginsDr. Prashant Rajan, Iowa State University Prashant Rajan is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of English and the Communication Studies Program at Iowa State University. He has a B. Eng. in polymer engineering from Pune University, an M.S. in materials science and engineering from the University of Cinainnati, and a Ph.D.in Organiza- tional Communication with Ph. D. minors in research methods and critical-cultural theories from Purdue University. He is
Paper ID #11947A Project-based Computer Engineering CurriculumProf. Jeremy N. Thomas, DigiPen Institute of Technology Jeremy Thomas has been at the DigiPen Institute of Technology since 2010. He has a BA in Physics from Bard College, and a MS in Physics and a Ph.D. in Geophysics both from the University of Washington (UW). Before joining DigiPen, he was a Postdoc at the U.S. Geological Survey and held faculty positions at the UW and Bard College. Currently, he holds affiliate positions at the UW and NorthWest Research Associates. His areas of specialization are space physics and electrical engineering, including
Paper ID #12242Engineering a Spacesuit using Heat Transfer Knowledge (Curriculum Ex-change)Prof. Greg Bartus, Stevens Institute of Technology Greg is an Adjunct Teaching Professor and Senior Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist in STEM Education for the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education at Stevens Insti- tute of Technology. Greg has an MAT and BS in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Cornell University. Page 26.610.1 c American Society for
Paper ID #11707Using a Phenomenological Approach to Teach Engineering Ethics in a First-year Engineering CourseDr. A. J. Hamlin, Michigan Technological University AJ Hamlin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technolog- ical University, where she teaches first-year engineering courses. Her research interests include engineer- ing ethics, spatial visualization, and educational methods. She is an active member in the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE and is currently serving as the Associate Editor of the Engineering Design Graphics Journal.Prof. Valorie Troesch
Paper ID #11667A View From The High School/Two Year College Partnership Interface: OurBest Practices Employed In Engineering And Technology EducationMr. Dave Galley, Collin College Dave Galley (MSEE, MBA, BSEE) serves as the Director of Engineering for Collin College. Recently, based on his work and that of the Collin College faculty in STEM education, the Collin College Engineer- ing and Technology Department won the coveted 2014 Tech Titans of the Future University Level Award from the DFW Metroplex Technology Business Council (MTBC). In addition, through his work in higher education, he was selected to receive the
Paper ID #14354Engineering for the Americas: Progress on the Action Plans of the Ministersof Science and Technology of the Organization of American StatesDr. Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Larrondo Petrie has a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and is a Professor and Associate Dean of International Affairs in the College of Engineering and Computer Science of Florida Atlantic University. She is the Executive Director of LACCEI (Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions) and served in the past as an officer of the International Division of ASEE (American Society of
A New Program in Sustainable Engineering (Year 1): Multidisciplinary Teams Design Innovative Water Treatment Technologies for Developing Coastal Communities Rachel A. Brennan, Ph.D., P.E. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USAAbstractCurrently 2.5 billion people, over one third of the Earth’s population, are affected by waterscarcity and are without sanitation. The majority of humanity is concentrated in coastalcommunities: approximately half of the world’s population lives within 200 kilometers of acoast. In many developing countries, raw wastewater is discharged into coastal waters withoutbeing treated. These issues show a present and
Exploring Collaborative Research and Development Opportunities, between Two Universities, for a Capstone Electromechanical Engineering Technology Course for a Microprocessor Controlled Hand Opening Assistive Device (HOAD)Edward M. Land, Johns Hopkins University; Michael Marcus, Penn State University and JHUVisiting Faculty member; Harley Hartman, Penn State University; Capstone Project TeamStudents, Penn State University, Anthony Derosa, Seth Klepper, Eduardo Rayner, Justin Stahl;Collaborating Research Assistant, Johns Hopkins University, Hansong LiAbstractTo cooperatively and synergistically develop a purpose-built, Hand-Opening, Assistive Device,enabling a stroke victim or other neurologically injured
Incorporating EEG consumer technology and data analysis as entrepreneurially minded learning in a community college physics class for engineering-transfer majors Arthur Rozario*, Zhenkang Yang*, Abe Yang*, San Peng*, Qing Guan*, Ying Dong*, Sunil Dehipawala, Andrew Nguyen, Alexei Kisselev, Todd Holden, David Lieberman, and Tak Cheung CUNY Queensborough Community College Physics DepartmentAbstractBuilding up an entrepreneurial mindset in engineering curriculum is an important learningobjective and should start at an early stage. A typical community college engineering-transfermajor must take physics class regardless of their different interests in
2015 ASEE Northeast Section Conference Student Collaborative Group Work on Advanced Course Materials in an Introductory Physics Course for Engineering Technology Majors Vazgen Shekoyan and Sunil Dehipawala Physics Department, Queensborough Community College, CUNYAbstractWe studied the effect of exposure to physics topics beyond the expected course level on studentsin an algebra-based General Physics course. General Physics is a required course of EngineeringTechnology and Computer Technology programs at Queensborough Community College (QCC).During the study, same instructor taught two sections of the same
Evaluation of High School Pre-Engineering Curricula through Missouri University of Science and Technology Student Survey Responses R. Joe Stanley, Ph.D. and Stuart W. Baur, Ph.D., A.I.A.AbstractProject Lead The Way (PLTW) is an example of a STEM education program that providesstructured curriculum to promote college preparation in these areas. There have been severalstudies that show the benefits of PLTW courses for K-12 students in the preparation for highschool students on statewide and national exams, high school academic performance, collegelevel academic performance in particular areas of study, high school student engagement, andother areas. This study examines the impact of PLTW courses on Missouri S&T
Paper ID #12365Work in Progress: Providing Diverse Opportunities for Capstone Projects inBiomedical EngineeringDr. Mansoor Nasir, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Mansoor Nasir received his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from University of Cincinnati and Ph.D.in Bioengineering from University of California-Berkeley. He worked as a research scientist at US Naval Research Laboratory in Washington DC before joining Biomedical Engineering department at Lawrence Technological University. He has several publications in the areas of microfluidics, chemical and biolog- ical sensors and MEMS technology. He is also passionate
Paper ID #12004Technology education in primary school in Sweden: A study of teachers viewson teaching strategies and subject content.Mrs. Birgit Fahrman, KTH Royal Institute of Technology Birgit Fahrman is PhD student at The School of Education and Communication in Engineering Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on teachers’ use of practical exercises in teach- ing technology and engineering. She teachers technology in secondary school.Dr. Lena B. Gumaelius, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden Dr Lena Gumaelius has a background as a researcher in Biotechnology, in which field she
Paper ID #14108Implementing Project Managers in the Software Engineering ClassroomMr. Samuel A Malachowsky, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Samuel A. Malachowsky is a career Project Manager (PMP) currently serving as a Lecturer in the Soft- ware Engineering Department at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Sam’s current interests include classroom application of process and project concepts, working with colleagues in emerging ar- eas of interest, and practical career and resume studies, including the creation of a technical undergraduate maturity model. His latest thoughts and publications are
Paper ID #13150Engineering as an Educational Tool: Restructuring Conceptual PhysicsDr. Franz J Rueckert, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Rueckert is an experimental physicist specializing in condensed matter. His research interests include magnetic and electronic properties of perovskite materials and, more recently, novel approaches to physics education. Page 26.615.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Engineering as an Educational Tool: Restructuring Conceptual
Paper ID #12140Fostering the entrepreneurial mindset through the development of multidis-ciplinary learning modules based on the ”Quantified Self” social movementDr. Eric G Meyer, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Meyer directs the Experimental Biomechanics Laboratory (EBL) at LTU with the goal to advance experimental biomechanics understanding. Dr. Meyer teaches Introduction to Biomechanics, Tissue Mechanics, Engineering Applications in Orthopedics and Cellular and Molecular Mechanobiology. He has been an active member of the engineering faculty committee that has redesigned the Foundations of Engineering Design
Paper ID #12654Comparison of On-line versus Paper Spatial Testing MethodsMs. Norma L Veurink, Michigan Technological University Norma Veurink is a Senior Lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals Department at Michigan Techno- logical University where she teaches introductory engineering courses and a spatial visualization course designed for engineering students with poorly developed spatial visualization skills. Ms. Veurink man- ages several summer programs that introduce middle and high school students to engineering. She is active in the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE.Dr. A. J. Hamlin, Michigan
Paper ID #13518Developing a Course-based Master of Environmental Engineering DegreeProf. Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Michelle Marincel Payne is an assistant professor in the civil engineering department at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Michelle will earn her Ph.D. this year in environmental engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She completed her M.S. in environmental engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, and her B.S. in nuclear engineering from the Univer- sity of Missouri-Rolla. Michelle is interested in developing opportunities for
- logical University and as an academic advisor at the IUPUI School of Engineering and Technology. Her main focuses are assessment, information literacy instruction, and faculty outreach.Ms. Sarah Lucchesi, Michigan Technological University Sarah Lucchesi has a BA in Biological Sciences from Wellesley College, an MA in Science Education from Boston University, and an MLS from Simmons College. She has been working at Michigan Tech- nological University since August 2012 with a focus on information literacy instruction, assessment, and patents.Ms. Jennifer Sams, Michigan Technological University Jennifer Sams received both her BA in English with a concentration in Secondary Education and her MS in Library and Information
Paper ID #13878Experiential Learning Opportunities Exploring the Impact of EngineeringSolutions- A Collaborative GenEd-Engineering EffortDr. Natacha Depaola, Illinois Institute of TechnologyProf. Paul R. Anderson, Illinois Institute of Technology Paul Anderson is a registered professional engineer with over 30 years of combined industrial and aca- demic experience related to water resources. At the Illinois Institute of Technology for more than 20 years, he teaches courses in water chemistry, ground water contamination, chemical transport in the envi- ronment, and industrial ecology. His recent research interests emphasize
Paper ID #12389A Remotely Operated Vehicle Scaffolded Activity is Increasing Student andTeacher Interest in STEM – a Reporting on a Three-year Study Funded bythe Office of Naval ResearchDr. Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University Dr. Geoffrey A. Wright is an associate professor of Technology and Engineering Education in the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology.Mr. Randy Craig Hurd, Brigham Young University I am currently a PhD candidate at Brigham Young University. My research is focused around the fluid dynamics associated with the oblique free surface of highly deformable spheres. I have conducted research
and creating the plaques was a favorite activity. • Learning how to design a model... • Designing the plaques because it was fun... • I liked making my name plaque... • ...seeing my plaque all finished and knowing I made all of it. • ...we could design our own stuff because we got to do whatever we wanted. Theme 2: Learning about technology was a favorite activity. • ...learning about 3D printing. • ...we were able to actually do it on a computer. • SolidWorks. Theme 3: Mimicking engineers was a favorite activity. • ...feeling like I was actually doing what an engineer would do. • ...it was like something that the engineers did, so I thought it was very
Paper ID #13644Project-Based Learning with Single-Board ComputersDr. Joseph Daly Steinmeyer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Joseph Steinmeyer is currently a lecturer in the EECS Department at MIT. He obtained his BS in EECS from the University of Michigan in 2008, and his MS and PhD (also in EECS) from MIT in 2010 and 2014, respectively. His research interests currently center around neuroscience and engineering, educational technology development, and STEM curriculum development at both the high school and college level
Paper ID #11880Integrating Emerging Cryptographic Engineering Research and Security Ed-ucationProf. Mehran Mozaffari Kermani, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Mehran Mozaffari Kermani received the B.Sc. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, in 2005, and the M.E.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada, in 2007 and 2011, respectively. He joined the Advanced Micro Devices as a senior ASIC/layout designer, integrating sophisticated security/cryptographic capabilities into a single
Paper ID #12657Mapping Outcomes in an Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering ProgramMr. Joseph Seering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Joseph Seering is an Educational Researcher in the Aeronautics and Astronautics department at MIT. He graduated from Harvard University in 2013 with an AB in Social Studies. His primary research interest is interaction between users and virtual platforms, primarily but not exclusively in educational environments.Prof. Karen Willcox, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Karen Willcox is Professor of Aeronautics & Astronautics in the Aerospace Computational Design Lab- oratory at
Paper ID #12402A Female Oriented Capstone Experience: Generations of Engineers Passingthe TorchProf. John V Tocco JD, Lawrence Technological University Page 26.38.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 A Female-Oriented Capstone Experience: Generations of Engineers Passing the Torch This paper describes how several students in the undergraduate Civil Engineering program at Lawrence Technological University, interested in focusing on diversity and a creating a meaningful
Paper ID #11150Ethics and Text RecyclingDr. Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology Marilyn Dyrud is a full professor in the Communication Department at Oregon Institute of Technology and regularly teaches classes in business and technical writing, public speaking, rhetoric, and ethics; she is part of the faculty team for the Civil Engineering Department’s integrated senior project. She is active in ASEE as a regular presenter, moderator, and paper reviewer; she has also served as her campus’ representative for 17 years, as chair of the Pacific Northwest Section, and as section newsletter editor. She was
Paper ID #13380Intra-Disciplinary Integration in Civil Engineering Education: An Approachto Integrate the Various Civil Engineering Disciplines with the Use of a De-sign Studio LabProf. Michael J. Davidson, Wentworth Institute of Technology Michael J. Davidson, P.E. – Assistant Professor, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering Technology, 550 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, davidsonm2@wit.eduProf. James Lambrechts P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology BSCE-Univ. Maryland, MSCE-Purdue University. Geotechnical engineer 27 years with Haley & Aldrich, Inc. Boston, MA before taking
Paper ID #11429Spreading Systems Engineering and Engineering Management Know-HowAcross Capstone Design: A Comparison of an Existing Course to a PilotDr. Kate D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES) Kate Abel serves as the as the Director of the Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Management Pro- gram in the School of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Technology Management and Applied Psychology. She has held several professional service positions including the President of the Engineering Management Division of the American Society for Engineer- ing Education and the