learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Effective Design-Based Implementation Research using Complex Systems Modeling (Fundamental)IntroductionEducational research conducted in conjunction with newly-designed educationalinterventions has evolved over decades, with increasing consideration on the effectsof school and school system variables on project implementation. Design-BasedImplementation Research (DBIR) provides a framework that recognizes thevariability inherent in authentic school settings and embraces the complexities ofthe educational system. Modeling educational systems as complex systems, itfollows, should provide useful information for designers of
students on their course projects. He was given an Outstanding Advising Award by USF and has been the recipient of numerous teaching awards at the department, college, university (Jerome Krivanek Distinguished Teaching Award) and state (TIP award) levels. Scott is also a member of the executive com- mittee of a Helios-funded Middle School Residency Program for Science and Math (for which he taught the capstone course in spring 2014) and is on the planning committee for a new NSF IUSE grant to trans- form STEM Education at USF. His research is in the areas of solution thermodynamics and environmental monitoring and modeling.Dr. Sylvia W. Thomas, University of South Florida Dr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas is currently an
Paper ID #16227Sustainability Education in a Global EraMiss Paula Alvarez Pino, UAB Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center Paula Alvarez Pino is the Center Coordinator and Research Assistant of the Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center at University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB). Paula coordinates and communicates work effort and development within the center. She obtains, evaluates and processes materials related to different research projects, as well as, assists in publication of papers and grant proposals. Paula constantly collaborates with the City of Birmingham as liaison in several projects related to the
-Dunn served as President of CVID Consulting, build- ing on years of experience as engineer and project manager in human crashworthiness and safety design, development and testing, working for contractors in commuter rail, aerospace and defense industries. VanIngen-Dunn has an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a BSE degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa. She serves on the University of Iowa’s College of Engineering Advisory Board, the YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix Board of Directors, and the Maricopa Community College Workforce Development Leadership & Innovation Council, among other advisory committees.Ms. Anita Grierson, Science Foundation Arizona Anita
among the RED teams and to study the processesfollowed by RED teams. This work in progress provides a brief overview of the program andcurrent progress of some projects. We highlight the diversity of current RED projects throughupdates from eight projects across the three cohorts: four from Cohort 1: Arizona StateUniversity, Colorado State University, Oregon State University, and the University of SanDiego, three from Cohort 2: Boise State University, Rowan University, Virginia Tech, and onefrom Cohort 3: Georgia Tech. Updates are also included from the REDPAR team about theRED Consortium (REDCON) and research that crosses the consortium. We hope that this paperwill help the engineering education community to learn how these projects are
-management Certificate, Pan American University at Edinburg, TX 1975 Teaching Certification, Pan American University at Edinburg, TX Appointments 09/2018-present RET Master Teacher Coordinator; Special Projects, The University of Texas at Austin; Cockrell School of Engineering, NASCENT Education Research Center 11/1/12-2018 Evaluator, Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin Cockrell School of Engineering, NASCENT Education Research Center 09/1/11-present External evaluator, Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin Sustainable Grid Integration of Distributed and Renewable Resources (IGERT) 09/2003-08/2005 Principal Investigator, College of Natural Sciences, The University of Texas at
REU as either “very satisfied” or“satisfied” (average 4.79 on a Likert scale). Evaluations of specific program objectives andmentoring were similarly high. In terms of impact on long-term goals, 88% of respondents saidthe REU helped solidify their interest in STEM, and 75% said that the REU encouraged them topursue further education, as well as solidified their interest in a research or academic career,while 50% said the program helped solidify interest specifically in systems bioengineering.In this paper, the recruitment process, lab matching, student training and enrichment activities,selected projects, program outcomes, and lessons learned from the past three years will bepresented. We will also discuss challenges we faced – e.g. managing
positivechange in the world [3], [4]. By recognizing the unique value these collaborations and connectionsbring, we can achieve gender equity and foster more inclusive and equitable academic and researchenvironments that benefit academia and society. This paper aims to provide a comprehensiveaccount of such fostering activities implemented in the engineering faculty advancement project,which was funded by an NSF ADVANCE Partnership grant to four CSU campuses, and how theparticipating institutions have fostered connections. Periodic speed mentoring sessions, held threetimes a year, bring faculty members together virtually for two-hour discussions on topics such asacademic leadership, navigating tenure, building research networks, proposal writing
transdisciplinary, undergraduate curriculum at a largeresearch university in the U.S. The research conducted for this evaluation led to several insightson how students in this program are being socialized to carry out cross-disciplinary, team-centered learning projects. As part of the non-academic partnerships, this includes participatingin learning activities that train students to employ methodological tools and schematics forconducting research on complex problems that are borrowed from business and industry. Suchpractices are viewed by the faculty and administrators of this program as curricular pathways fortraining the next generation of transdisciplinary thinkers and innovators, which, in addition tolarge funding gifts, is one of the reasons why this
ASEE ChE Division, has served as an ABET program evaluator and on the AIChE/ABET Education & Accreditation Committee. He has also served as Assessment Coordinator in WPI’s Interdis- ciplinary and Global Studies Division and as Director of WPI’s Washington DC Project Center. He was secretary/treasurer of the new Education Division of AIChE. In 2009 he was awarded the rank of Fellow in the ASEE, and in 2013 was awarded the rank of Fellow in AIChE.Ms. Paula Quinn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Through her role as Associate Director for the Center for Project-Based Learning at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Paula Quinn works to improve student learning in higher education by supporting faculty and staff at WPI
the everyday decision-making and communication within a design team. Emerging teammember relationships and experiences play a significant role in shaping how individualsconceptualize ethics and everyday ethical issues that arise. Contextual influences are especiallyimportant for how individuals conceptualize ethics and design1. For instance, does the context ofa particular design phase and proximity to the user (i.e., Needs Assessment vs. Detailed Design)shape individuals’ understanding of ethics in design? In this paper, we build upon findings inFeister, Zoltowski, Buzzanell, and Torres2 and extend the examination of student ethicalreasoning into a longitudinal format. As part of a larger project, the current study examines; a)how
that education efforts respond to the demand for roboticsspecialists by offering courses and professional certification in robotics and automation. This,National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored, project introduces a new approach for IndustrialRobotics in electrical engineering technology (EET) programs at Michigan Tech and Bay de NocCommunity College. The curriculum and software developed by this collaboration of two- andfour-year institutions matches industry needs and provide a replicable model for programsaround the US. The project also addresses the need for certified robotic training centers (CRTCs)and provides curriculum and training opportunities for students from other institutions, industryrepresentatives, and displaced workers
Paper ID #13572Increasing Success and Retention in Engineering and other STEM FieldsMs. Karen M. Groppi P.E., Cabrillo College Karen Groppi is an Engineering Instructor at Cabrillo College and California registered Civil Engineer whose work focuses on teaching and mentoring students through hands-on projects which benefit the campus community. She was co-PI on a five year NSF grant for recruiting and retaining students in STEM fields.Dr. Susan Tappero, Cabrillo College Susan Tappero obtained a Ph.D. in pure mathematics from University of California, Santa Cruz in 1992. She has been teaching mathematics and developing
assessment data collected so far.1 IntroductionThe goal of this project is to introduce a mechatronics experiential learning element intothe curriculum of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at theUniversity of Texas at Arlington (UTA). This type of hands-on experience is known to moti-vate students, particularly those from underrepresented groups, in their study of engineering.Dr. Bowling became aware of this when he was faculty advisor for a team of students whoentered the Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) Ex-ploration Robo-Ops competition. The students were required to build a Mars rover, whichwould be transported to the rock yard at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
characterized the nature ofcommunity engagement within engineering as primarily connected to engineering projects thatare completed by students to gain insight into design and other professional skills [3, 5, 8, 9].Additionally, within the engineering profession broadly, there have been consistent calls forengineering within the United States to adopt a posture that is more empathetic towardstakeholders of their practice [10, 11]. Engineering programs that incorporate elements ofcommunity engagement are often seen as facilitating a professional orientation amongengineering students to enact their career roles as more profoundly connected with thestakeholders of systems that they are to design.However, running counter to the narrative of engineering as
Department at Georgia Tech.Ms. Isabel Anne Boyd, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Isabel recently graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville earning her Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Engineering with Honors. She has assisted with several qualitative and mixed-methods research projects centered around diversity and inclusion in engineering. She will begin a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Engineering Education at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Fall 2024.Dr. Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Marie C. Paretti is a Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her
Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine. Gibson contributes to multiple NAE and cross-Academies initiatives, focusing primarily on the Cultural, Ethical, Social, and Environmental Responsibility in Engineering program. Gibson completed her M.S. from the Colorado School of Mines as a member of the inaugural cohort in Humanitarian Engineering and Science (HES). In the HES program, Gibson specialized in Environmental Engineering and conducted research under the NSF-funded ”Responsible Mining, Resilient Communities” project in Colombia. She was named Outstanding Graduate Student in HES. Gibson earned her B.S. in Biological/Agricultural Engineering and minor in Sustainability from the University of Arkansas, along
Competence for Engineering Formation (Work in Progress)1. IntroductionThe purpose of this project is to determine to what extent global engineering competence can bedeveloped in engineering students through the use of four minimally to moderately intensiveglobal engagement interventions. The specific global engagement interventions evaluatedinclude the use of international engineering case studies in a quantitative analysis course, theintentional formation of multinational student design teams within a capstone design course, aCollaborative Online International Learning (COIL) research project in a fluid flow (transportphenomena) course, and an engineering short course coupled to a community engaged project.The specific
any area [21]. The Gallup-Purdue index went on to find how satisfied alumni were with their alma maters.It was found that if the alumni felt that their college prepared them for life, their engagement atwork was tripled. The important ways that the university environment prepared them for lifeincluded six elements. The student needed a professor that supported them, got them excitedabout learning, and encouraged their dreams. The more engaged employees also had meaningfulinternships, worked on a project that took a year or more, and were actively engaged inextracurriculars during their college career. Others continued the research to determine whattypes of interactions created the most impactful faculty-student interactions. They agreed
, Cummins Inc. developed the“Cummins Powers Women” initiative in 2018. Through this initiative, Cummins has partneredwith non-profits from around the world such as Girls Inc. in North America and RISE UP in SouthAmerica, Africa and Asia to establish programs focused on teaching and mentoring young womenand girls, encouraging entrepreneurship and providing leadership training. One such program isthe “A World in Motion” (AWIM) after-school STEM Curriculum that Cummins employees havedeveloped for Kindergarteners to 4th Graders in collaboration with the Society of AutomotiveEngineers (SAE) and our community partner Girls Inc. of Johnson County. Through this after-school Project-based Learning (PBL) program, we aim to inspire young female students
Paper ID #32798Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(S-STEM) Engineering Scholars Program at a Two-Year College: Prelimi-naryInterventions and OutcomesDr. Elizabeth A. Adams, Fresno City College Dr. Elizabeth Adams teaches full time as an Engineering Faculty member at Fresno City College in Fresno, California. She a civil engineer with a background in infrastructure design and management, and project management. Her consulting experience spanned eight years and included extensive work with the US military in Japan, Korea, and Hawaii. In 2008 Elizabeth shifted the focus of her career to education
participates in multiple projects, including the Development of a Model for The Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing Process. Dr. Ahmed Cherif Megri is currently the chair of the NCAT CAM’s Education subcommittee. He contributed to the outreach CAM since 2015.Dr. Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh P.E., North Carolina A&T University (Tech) Dr. Abu-Lebdeh is a Professor of Civil Engineering, Chair of R for the NNSA/ MSIPP Consortium, and an Associate Editor for the American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research interests include Structural Mechanics, Materials Characterization, and constitutive modeling of material behavior. Dr. Abu-Lebdeh successfully completed several research projects related to
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). Her research interests include traffic flow modeling, statistical methods for transportation data analysis, and sustainable transportation planning. Her work has been published in several peer-reviewed journal publications and conference papers, and presented at numerous academic conferences. Dr. Reina has also served as an advisor of undergraduate research and applied projects such as those conducted by the student chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and awardees of the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship. American c Society
inclusion.Dr. Kendall Roark, Purdue University at West Lafayette Kendall Roark is an applied cultural anthropologist who engages in ethnographic fieldwork and anthrode- sign projects in Canada and the United States. Her research and teaching interests focus on participatory and speculative design, queer and feminist technoscience studies, and data ethics. Dr. Roark is the co- founder and faculty lead for the Critical Data Studies Collective at Purdue University.Brent T. Ladd, Center for Science of Information, Purdue University Brent Ladd serves as Director of Education (and Interim Director of Diversity) for the Center for Science of Information NSF Science and Technology Center based at Purdue University. His education
passions. In addition to Statistics Education, she is especially interested in projects related to Public Health.Dr. Mark Daniel Ward, Purdue University, West Lafayette Mark Daniel Ward is a Professor of Statistics and (by courtesy) of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Public Health at Purdue University. He is also Director of The Data Mine and Interim Co-Director of the Integrative Data Science Initiative. He is especially committed to empowering students from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in the data sciences. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021Work-in-Progress: Evaluating Student
indoor/outdoor applications. He is a member of Institute of Navigation (ION); and a senior member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).Prof. John B Jackson, California State University, Fullerton Jackson is the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and the Small Business Institute (SBI) which deploy an applied learning model that engages undergraduate and graduate students with local businesses. These student-led consulting projects challenge the students to practice what they have learned in the classroom. Jackson’s student team was recently awarded first place in the nation at the Small Business Institute national competition. (LINK) John Bradley Jackson is also a Full-time Lecturer in
American Society of Engineering Education with several teaching awards such as the 2004 National Outstanding Teaching Medal and the 2005 Quinn Award for experiential learning.Mr. Tiago R Forin, Rowan University Tiago Forin is the Project Coordinator for the REDTED project at Rowan University. He is PhD candidate in Engineering Education and researcher at Purdue University affiliated with XRoads Research Group, the Global Engineering Program and the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Effectiveness. He received a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Florida State University and a Master’s degree in civil engineering from Purdue University with a focus on environmental engineering.Dr. Kauser Jahan, Rowan
Sky’s the Limit: Drones for Social Good courseincludes critical aspects that relate to multiple engineering disciplines, which allows students toidentify the connections between drones and their particular engineering concentration. Thecourse is also multi-disciplinary and encourages critical social reflection. Students consider abroad range of applications of drones with the goal of promoting social good. The courseculminates in an entrepreneurial project that incorporates knowledge and skills from severalengineering disciplines in the context of engineering for social good.Research has found that female, Black, and/or Latinx engineering students are drawn to pursuingcareers that they identify as promoting social justice and a greater social
and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University. Dr. Bauer holds a doctoral degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. Dr. Bauer is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships as a young professional. Her primary research interests are: water and wastewater treatment, renewable energy technologies, and pollution prevention. She has worked on a variety of educational projects to enhance environmental engineering education while at Rowan University. Dr. Bauer is an active member of ASEE and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and currently serves as the Faculty Advisor for Rowan’s Student Chapter of SWE.Prof. Cheng Zhu, Rowan University Dr. Cheng Zhu
, providing the participants not only a formal program inentrepreneurship education, but also immersing them in a research endeavor that seeks totranslate a concept or idea to an eventual product and introduces students to the process by whichthat translation occurs.Structure - Faculty Research Projects:The E-REU program follows an intensive, immersive model, which is cited as being high-impactby the Bridge Report. The foundation of the program is a 10-week intensive research projectunder the direction of a faculty mentor. Many typical REUs focus on a particular major ordiscipline, or are narrowly focused on a specific area of research within a discipline. One of theunique features of this entrepreneurial REU is the focus on projects with a high