mechanics researcher in Paris, France before returning to MIT as Assistant Director of Admissions. Currently Dr. Wendell works as a Senior Lecturer in MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering teaching design, manufacturing, and instrumentation.Dr. Andrea S. Walsh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Andrea Walsh is a historical sociologist who specializes in the fields of women’s and gender studies, rhetoric and communication and visual media. She teaches at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the programs in Women’s and Gender Studies and Writing and Comparative Media Studies. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Getting to Gender Parity in a Top-Tier
Paper ID #25115Safety Protocols in Civil and Environmental Engineering LaboratoriesDr. Alan S. Hoback, University of Detroit Mercy Alan S. Hoback is Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan. Dr. Hoback received his Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Hastings College, Nebraska in 1987. He earned his B.S., M.S and Sc.D. from Washington University in 1989, 1991, and 1993, respectively.Dr. Alexa Rihana Abdallah, University of Detroit Mercy Alexa Rihana Abdallah is a Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering
S Swenson, University of Michigan Jessica Swenson is a post doctoral fellow at the University of Michigan. She was awarded her doctorate and masters from Tufts University in mechanical engineering and STEM education respectively. Her current research involves examining different types of homework problems in undergraduate engineering science courses, flexible classroom spaces, active learning, responsive teaching, and elementary school engineering teachers. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Open-Ended Modeling Problems in a Sophomore-Level Aerospace Mechanics of Materials CourseAbstractThe aerospace curriculum during students’ sophomore and
Paper ID #23209Engagement in Practice: Developing a Sustainable K-12 Outreach STEMProgramDr. Joan B. Schuman, Missouri University of Science & Technology Dr. Joan Schuman is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Department at Missouri S&T. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Arkansas and completed her Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Southern Mississippi. Schuman is a Project Management Professional (PMP) certified through the Project Management Institute. She worked for several years
Paper ID #22801A Transition Community for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in Engi-neering ProgramsDr. Raja S. Kushalnagar, Gallaudet University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018A Transition Community for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students inEngineering ProgramsAbstractDeaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students are underrepresented and less successful compared totheir hearing counterparts in Engineering programs, as they tend to have less academic readiness.They also generally have lower ACT scores and lower content knowledge for introductorycourses. DHH students face difficult adjustments in handling the demands and
Paper ID #23558Assessment of a Global Engineering Outreach CourseDr. Randy S. Lewis, Brigham Young University Dr. Randy S. Lewis is professor at Brigham Young University (BYU). He received his B.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from BYU and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, respectively. He currently serves as chair of the Education and Accreditation Committee of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and as an ABET commissioner for accrediting engineering programs. He previously served in several national positions of AIChE. His research interests include biomaterials development, engineering
grown into a leader at NYSCI, contributing in numerous capacities. In July 2014, Priya became the Director of the Alan J. Friedman Center for the Development of Young Scientists where she develops and leads youth development initiatives, crafts strategy to ensure the Center’s sustainability, and oversees all aspects of the Career Ladder. As the current Vice President of Youth Development, Priya continues to lead the development and research of programs and activities that allow youth across NYC to see STEM as a potential career pathway.Satbir S. MultaniDr. Katherine McMillan Culp, New York Hall of Science Katie McMillan Culp is Chief Learning Officer at the New York Hall of Science. She is a developmental
Paper ID #23384Early-career Plans in Engineering: Insights from the Theory of Planned Be-haviorTrevion S. Henderson, University of Michigan Trevion Henderson is a doctoral student in the Center for Higher and Postsecondary Education (CSHPE) at the University of Michigan. He recently earned his master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs at The Ohio State University while serving as a graduate research associate with the Center for Higher Education Enterprise. Trevion also hold’s a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineer- ing from The Ohio State University, where he served as a research assistant in
Engineering. Dr. Callahan received her Ph.D. in Materials Science, M.S. in Metallurgy, and B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut. Her educational research interests include leadership, institutional change, engineering and STEM retention, and engineering, materials science, and mathematics education.Ms. Jocelyn B. S. Cullers, Boise State University Jocelyn B. S. Cullers is a Data Analyst at the Institute for STEM & Diversity Initiatives at Boise State University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Calculus Reform – Increasing STEM Retention and Post-Requisite Course Success While Closing the Retention Gap for Women and
from Vanderbilt and a Bachelor of Art degree in Elementary Education from Penn State University. Currently, Nancy is pursing a Doctorate of Education at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College in Higher Education Lead- ership and Policy.Dr. Melissa S Martiros, Anna Maria College Melissa Martiros currently serves as Assistant Professor and Director of Music at Anna Maria College. An active clinician, her recent engagements have included workshops across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. She is a co-author of Inclusive Piano Teaching, a blog sponsored by the Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy, and is co-chair of the committee on special needs for the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy
Connecticut. Her educational research interests include retention, mathematics and materials science teaching and learning, first-year programs, accreditation, and faculty development.Ms. Jocelyn B. S. Cullers, Boise State University Jocelyn B. S. Cullers is a Data Analyst at the Institute for STEM & Diversity Initiatives at Boise State University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 The Crux: Promoting Success in Calculus IIAbstractIn the 2013-14 school year, Boise State University (BSU) launched a major overhaul of CalculusI. The details of the reform, described elsewhere, involved both pedagogical and curricularchanges. In subsequent years, we developed several
Paper ID #24738Effectiveness of High-Impact Practices (HIPS) in an Engineering CourseMs. Sharon S. Wu, California State University, Fullerton Sharon Wu is currently a graduate student at California State University, Fullerton. She is conducting research in engineering design and STEM education research with focus on women and minorities,Dr. Yong Seok Park, California State University, Fullerton Yong Seok Park is an assistant professor in mechanical engineering at California State University Fuller- ton. He earned his Master’s degree at George Washington University and his Doctorate at the Virginia Tech. Prior to joining
Paper ID #25909Engaged Interdisciplinary Engineering Design in a Minka House for the Ag-ingDr. Brandon S. Field, University of Southern Indiana Brandon Field teaches in the thermal fluids area of mechanical engineering at the University of Southern Indiana, Evansville.Dr. Adam Giles TennantMr. David J. Ellert PE, University of Southern Indiana Dave Ellert teaches freshman engineering problem solving, computer aided drafting and design (CAD) and computer programming. He has a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. Dave has been on the USI Department of Engineering faculty since 2003. Dave is a
science. Her current research focuses on gamification in online-learning and scaling innovative engineering pedagogies to suit computer science classes.Dr. Monique S Ross, Florida International University Monique Ross, Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information Science and STEM Transformation Institute, earned a doctoral degree in Engineering Education from Purdue University. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Elizabethtown College, a Master’s degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering from Auburn University, eleven years of experience in industry as a software engineer. Her research focus is on broadening participation in engineering and computing through the
Paper ID #14743Engineering Identity Implications on the Retention of Black Women in theEngineering IndustryMrs. Monique S Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monique Ross is a doctoral candidate in the Engineering Education department at Purdue University. Her research focuses are race, gender, and identity in the engineering workplace, specifically the experiences of Black women in engineering industry. She also has interest in preparing women and minorities for career advancement through engagement in strategies for navigating the workplace. She has a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering from Elizabethtown
Paper ID #14474Entrepreneurship Education for Women in Engineering: A Systematic Re-view of Entrepreneurship Assessment Literature with a Focus on GenderChristina S. Morton, University of Michigan Christina S. Morton is a doctoral student in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Ed- ucation at the University of Michigan. Christina has professional experience in Academic and Student Affairs, serving as an Academic Success Coach at Johnson C. Smith University and a Residential Direc- tor at North Carolina State University. Her primary research interests are in the motivation and persistence of
Paper ID #14733Exploring Nontraditional Undergraduates’ Resistance to Active Learning inan Online Support Forum in CalculusMr. Derrick S. Harkness, Utah State University I am currently a graduate student at Utah State University working on a Master’s degree in Mathematics with an emphasis in Education.Ms. Angela Minichiello, Utah State University Angela Minichiello is a Principal Lecturer and doctoral candidate in the Department of Engineering Ed- ucation at Utah State University (USU). She instructs undergraduate engineering courses via distance delivery methods to students at the USU regional campuses. Angela is a
engineering and science at Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia. John came to SLA through the Philadelphia Teaching Residency Program as a Noyce Scholar. Prior to teaching, John spent a few decades as an entrepreneur, co-founding WAM Systems, a global provider of supply chain planning and optimization solutions to large manufacturers. Before WAM, he designed spacecraft at GE for many years. John holds engineering degrees from Penn State and Villanova. When not teaching science and engineering, John can be found playing jazz clarinet, practicing yoga, or inventing oddities in his workshop.Jessica S. Ward, Drexel University Jessica Ward serves as the Director of Operations for the DragonsTeach program. She previously
Paper ID #15880An Innovative Approach to Offering a Global Supply Chain Class for Engi-neering Managers in an International ContextDr. S. Jimmy Gandhi, California State University, Northridge Dr. S. Jimmy Gandhi is an assistant professor at California State University, Northridge. His research interests and the courses he teaches includes Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Innovation & Entrepreneurship,Sustainability as well as research in the field of Engineering Education. He has over 30 conference and journal publications and has brought in over $500K in research grants to The California State University
analysis of human and organizational factors, along with technical elements, in offshore drilling safety with an emphasis on negative pressure test. She has been able to present and publish papers in the area of risk assessment and safety management in different conferences and scientific journals.Dr. S. Jimmy Gandhi, California State University, Northridge Dr. S. Jimmy Gandhi is an assistant professor at California State University, Northridge. His research interests and the courses he teaches includes Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Innovation & Entrepreneurship,Sustainability as well as research in the field of Engineering Education. He has over 30 conference and journal publications and has brought in over
Paper ID #11168Global Earthquake Engineering: A STEM EDA Lesson and Activity (Cur-riculum Exchange)Ms. Joi-Lynn Mondisa, Purdue University, West Lafayette Joi-Lynn Mondisa is a doctoral candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Her research interests focus on examining how mentoring intervention programs promote the success of undergraduates in STEM majors and how mentoring assists in increasing the retention rates of underrepresented populations in STEM programs.Ms. Krystal S Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center Dr. Krystal Corbett is the Director of Curricula at the Cyber
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.Dr. Michael S. Isaacson, University of California, Santa Cruz Michael Isaacson is the Narinder Singh Kapany Professor emeritus, professor of electrical engineering, Director of the Center
Engineering (ONU 1997).Dr. John-David S Yoder, Ohio Northern University John-David Yoder received his degrees (B.S., M.S, and Ph.D.) in mechanical engineering from the Univer- sity of Notre Dame. He is Professor and Chair of the mechanical engineering at Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH. He has previously served as Proposal Engineer and Proposal Engineering Supervisor at Grob System, Inc. and Software Engineer at Shaum Manufacturing, Inc. He has held a number of leadership and advisory positions in various entrepreneurial ventures. He is currently a KEEN (Kern Entrepreneurial Ed- ucation Network) Fellow, and has served as a Faculty Fellow at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA and an Invited Professor at INRIA
Paper ID #11792Teaching STEM Through an Indoor Skydiving Experience (Curriculum Ex-change)Dr. Philip S. Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin Philip Schmidt is the Donald J. Douglass Centennial Professor, Emeritus and University Distinguished Teaching Professor, Emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin, where he recently retired after 43 years on the faculty in Mechanical Engineering. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engi- neers and a registered professional engineer. Dr. Schmidt received a BS in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT and MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford, the
the LEWAS into freshman- level courses at Virginia Western Community College and a senior level hydrology course at Virginia Tech.Mr. Daniel S Brogan, VIrginia Tech Daniel S. Brogan is a PhD student, advised by Dr. Lohani, in Engineering Education with BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering. He has completed several graduate courses in engineering education pertinent to this research. He is the key developer of the OWLS and leads the LEWAS lab development and implementation work. He has mentored two NSF/REU Site students in the LEWAS lab. He assisted in the development and implementation of curricula for introducing the LEWAS at VWCC including the development of pre-test and post-test assessment questions
Science Achievers, and ACS Project SEED. She’s been invited back do pharmaceutical engineering research with Research Experience for Teachers at NJIT every summer for the last 8 years now, with her Project SEED students. In 2008 one of her research students became a Science Talent Search Finalist. He also won best in category awards at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair two years in a row. In 2010 she was named a Society for Science and the Public Teacher Fellow, and served on the Advisory Council for Intel ISEF since 2012. Marie currently teaches three levels of engineering courses, that she designed, and coaches students doing science research projects for competitions.Dr. Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey
Paper ID #15651Lessons from Senior Design and a Shifting Interpretation of AppropriateTechnologyDr. Greg S Mowry, University of St. Thomas Dr. Mowry was raised in Iowa and is currently resides in Minnesota. He earned a BS and MS in Met- allurgical Engineering from Iowa State University. While working Dr. Mowry continued his education through a non-thesis MSEE degree program at Stanford University that focused on analog electronics and micro-magnetics. Later, while leading the advanced recording head design teams at Seagate Technology, he earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Physics from the University of
Paper ID #14876Improved Student Engagement through Project-Based Learning in Fresh-man Engineering DesignDr. Mary S Carpenter Ed.D., CCD - Custom Curriculum Design With more than thirty years’ experience in the education profession, Dr. Carpenter has a track record of managing the development of high quality, revenue impacting, blended curriculum. A seasoned professor and corporate trainer, she has delivered valuable learning experiences to students who range in age and ability from Head Start preschoolers to doctoral candidates at one of America’s oldest universities. As a certified Instructional Designer, she has held
Paper ID #17164Integrated (Private) Cloud Computing Environment for Access to SpecializedCampus-bound Software Applications - Pilot StudyDr. Emil H Salib, James Madison University Professor in the Integrated Science & Technology Department at James Madison University. Current Teaching - Networking & Security and Cyber Intelligence Security. Current Research - Private Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Mobile IPv6 and Design for Motivation CurriculumIan Healey, ASIS InternationalMr. Alexander Ryan ChamberlainMrs. Livia S Griffith c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016
Paper ID #14744An Exploration into the Impacts of the National Society of Black Engineers(NSBE) on Student PersistenceMrs. Monique S. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monique Ross is a doctoral candidate in the Engineering Education department at Purdue University. Her research focuses are race, gender, and identity in the engineering workplace, specifically the experiences of Black women in engineering industry. She also has interest in preparing women and minorities for career advancement through engagement in strategies for navigating the workplace. She has a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering from