Paper ID #26515Collaborative Research: Supporting Agency among Early Career Engineer-ing Education Faculty in Diverse Institutional Contexts: Developing a Frame-work for Faculty AgencyDr. Courtney S Smith-Orr, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Courtney S. Smith,PhD is an Undergraduate Coordinator & Teaching Assistant Professor at UNC Char- lotte. Her research interests span the mentoring experiences of African American women in engineering, minority recruitment and retention, and best practices for diversity and inclusion in the Engineering class- room. She received her B.S. in Optical Engineering and M.S. in
BS, MS, and PhD from the College of Engineering at Texas A&M. Kristi works to improve the undergraduate engineering experience through evaluating preparation in areas, such as mathematics and physics, evaluating engineering identity and its impact on retention, incorporating non-traditional teaching methods into the classroom, and engaging her students with interactive methods.Dr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is an Associate Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineer- ing at the Georgia Institute of Technological. Dr. Linsey received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas. Her research area is design cognition including
. She has won several Virginia Tech awards including a Dean’s Award for Outstanding New Faculty. Her research expertise includes using motivation and related frameworks to study student engagement in learning, recruitment and retention in engineering programs and careers, faculty teaching practices and intersections of motivation and learning strategies.Dr. Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Tech Jacob Grohs is an Assistant Professor in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech with Affiliate Faculty status in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics and the Learning Sciences and Technologies at Virginia Tech. He holds degrees in Engineering Mechanics (BS, MS) and in Educational Psychology (MAEd, PhD).Isabel S Bradburn, Virginia Tech
applied pedagogy, and conducts engineering education research.Christina A. Foy, University of New Haven Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from State University of New York at Albany, May 2009. Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at the University of New Haven, May 2013.Mr. Pedro S. H. Kim, University of California, Berkeley Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in Resource Management (Interdisciplinary Research Studies) with a minor in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, May 2015.Emi Okada Okada, University of California, Berkeley Bachelor’s of Chemical Engineering and Material Science and Engineering from University of California, Berkeley. August, 2013 American River
assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University and a licensed Professional Engineer. She received her Ph.D. and M.S.E. from the Univer- sity of Texas at Austin in Structural Engineering. Her undergraduate degrees in History and Construction Engineering and Management are from North Carolina State University. Dr. Talley teaches courses in the Construction Science and Management Program, and her research focus is in student engagement and retention in engineering and engineering technology education. Contact: kgt5@txstate.eduDr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology
identify biological materials’ structure-property relationships, which can aid in the design of bioinspired materials.Dr. Daniel A. McAdams, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Michael Helms, Georgia Institue of Technology Page 26.342.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015Changing Creativity through Engineering Education and Bio-Inspired DesignAbstractWith today’s increasing competition and desire for innovation in our society, engineeringschools must also improve students’ creativity. However, according to a prior study (Genco,Holtta-Otto
Paper ID #26520Understanding How First-Year Engineering Students Create Effective, Col-laborative, and Inclusive TeamsMr. Nelson S Pearson, University of Nevada, Reno Nelson Pearson is a Ph.D. student at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research interest includes social networks and the integration of diverse populations, engineering culture, development of a sense of belonging, as well as engineering pedagogy. His education includes a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno.Mr. Hector Enrique Rodriguez-Simmonds, Purdue Engineering Education Raised in South Florida, born in Mexico. Half
and Science. She has co-authored papers and presentations on STEM learning in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. Dr. Lowes is also Adjunct Professor in the Program in Computers, Communication, Technology, and Education at Teachers College, teaching courses on methodologies for researching technology in education and on online schools and schooling.Ms. Susan S. Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology Susan Metz is Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion and Senior Research Associate at Stevens Institute of Technology. Metz is a founder of WEPAN, Women in Engineering ProActive Network. She is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring, the Maria
Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. She earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Ohio State and earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Her research interests focus on the intersection between motivation and identity of undergraduate and graduate students, first-year engineering programs, mixed methods research, and innovative approaches to teaching.Dr. Marian S. Kennedy, Clemson University Marian Kennedy is an Associate Professor within the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at Clemson University. Her research group focused on the mechanical and tribological characterization of thin films. She also contributes to the
Nevada, Reno Tara C. Langus is a Ph.D. student pursuing her degree in STEM Education at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her research interests include the integration of socioscientific and sociopolitical issues in the college STEM classroom and increasing the representation and retention of underrepresented minorities in STEM. Prior to graduate school, she completed Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Biology in which she studied insect immunology and chemical ecology.Mr. Nelson S Pearson, University of Nevada, Reno Nelson Pearson is an Ph.D. student at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research interest includes, social networks and the integration of diverse populations, engineering culture as well as engineering
Performance Research Center at Washington State University. Her current work focuses on program evaluation, with particular emphasis on understanding pedagogical practices to enhance adult learning and ways in which program evaluation can be taught effectively to graduate-level students. She presents regularly at national meetings and has several publications related to the STEM disciplines. She holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Idaho and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Higher Education Administration from Washington State University, with an emphasis in Educational Psychology.Prof. Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University Dr. Mike Trevisan is associate dean for Research in the College of Education at
Paper ID #7910E-Book on DSP Theory with Interactive iOS, Java, and Android SimulationsProf. Andreas S Spanias, Arizona State University Andreas Spanias is a professor in the School of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering at Arizona State University. He is also the founder and director of the SenSIP industry consortium. His research interests are in the areas of adaptive signal processing, speech processing, and audio sensing. He and his student team developed the computer simulation software Java-DSP (J-DSP - ISBN 0-9724984-0-0). He is author of two text books: Audio Processing and Coding by Wiley and DSP; An
Paper ID #10301Expansion and Evaluation of a Step-Based Tutorial Program for Linear Cir-cuit AnalysisDr. Brian J Skromme, Arizona State University Dr. Brian Skromme is a professor of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering and assistant dean of the Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and was a Member of Technical Staff at Bellcore from 1985 to 1989.Mr. Paul Rayes, Arizona State UniversityDr. Bing ChengBrian McNamaraAaron S GibsonDr. Angela Barrus, Arizona State UniversityJohn M QuickProf. Robert Kenneth
Paper ID #10367Information Literacy Skill Development and Assessment in EngineeringDr. Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West LafayetteMr. Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West LafayetteProf. Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette Prof. Van Epps has a BA in engineering science from Lafayette College, her MSLS from Catholic Uni- versity of America, a M.Eng. in Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and is currently working on her PhD in Engineering Education at Purdue.Ruth E. H. Wertz, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Kerrie Anna Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette Anna Douglas is a
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 #42991Board 225: Collaborative Research: Research Initiation: Assessing GlobalEngagement Interventions to Advance Global Engineering Competence forEngineering FormationProf. Scott Schneider, University of Dayton Scott J. Schneider is an Associate Professor and the ETHOS Professor for Leadership in Community at the University of Dayton. Schneider is currently focusing his research in the areas of engineering education and community engaged learning.Prof. Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado, University of Dayton Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado (Erick S. Vasquez) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and
Paper ID #41960Board 243: Development and Validation of Learning Through Making Instrument(LMI) Project OverviewMr. Leonardo Pollettini Marcos, Purdue University Leonardo Pollettini Marcos is a 3rd-year PhD student at Purdue University’s engineering education program. He completed a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Materials Engineering at the Federal University of Sao Carlos, Brazil. His research interests are in assessment instruments and engineering accreditation processes.Dr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is a Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
, Arizona State UniversityDr. Shawn S Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Shawn Jordan, Ph.D.is an Assistant Professor in theDepartment of Engineering atArizona State Univer- sity. He is the PI on three NSF-funded projects: CAREER: Engineering Design Across Navajo Culture, Community, and Society (EEC 1351728), Might Young Makers be the Engineers of the Future?(EEC 1329321), and Broadening the Reach of Engineering through Community Engagement (BRECE)(DUE 1259356). He is also Co-PI on one NSF-funded project: Should Makers be the Engineers of the Fu- ture?(EEC 1232772), and is senior personnel on an NSF-funded grant entitled Workshop: I-Corps for Learning (i-Corps-L). He received his Ph.D. in Engineering
Paper ID #9562NSF-NUE: NanoTRA- Texas Regional Alliance to foster ’NanotechnologyEnvironment, Health, and Safety Awareness’ in tomorrow’s Engineering andTechnology LeadersDr. Jitendra S. Tate, Texas State University, San Marcos Dr. Tate, associate professor of manufacturing engineering, has established safe handling practices for industrial (such as nanoclay) and engineered (such as carbon nanotubes) nanoparticles in his research and teaching, dealing with advanced polymer nanocomposites. His research lab will serve as the training site on health and safety issues of nanomaterials. Dr. Tate is a mechanical engineer by training
Innovation and Design Collaboration (IDC), he leads joint teachDr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is a Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technological. Dr. Linsey received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas. Her research area isDr. Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University Dr. Hammond is Director of the Texas A&M University Institute for Engineering Education & Innovation and also the chair of the Engineering Education Faculty. She is also Director of the Sketch Recognition Lab and Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering. She is a member of the Center for
), American Educational Research Association (AERA) and Tau Beta Pi. She earned a B.S. in Bioengineering (1978) from the University of Vermont, and M.S. (1986) and Ph.D. (2002) in Bioengineering from Clemson University.Dr. David A. Delaine, The Ohio State University Dr. David A. Delaine is an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University Department of Engineering Education. Within this newly formed department he strives to creatively impact engineering education and society through investigating community-based leDr. Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University SHAWN JORDAN, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of engineering in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of En- gineering at Arizona State University. He teaches context-centered
, SRI International Carol Tate is an Education Researcher at SRI International’s Center for Education Research and Innova- tion. She leads the external evaluation for the Promoting Inclusivity in Computing (PINC) program at SFUSD.Dr. Jennifer Nelson, San Francisco State UniversityDr. Nina Narayan Hosmane, San Francisco State UniversityProf. Nicole Adelstein, San Francisco State UniversityDr. Pleuni S. Pennings, San Francisco State University Pleuni Pennings is an associate professor in Biology at San Francisco State University. She received her PhD from the University of Munich in Germany. Her interests are population genetics, drug resistance, computational biology and improving access to computer science skills.Mr
, and identifying new ways to empirically understand how engineering students and educators learn. He currently serves as the Graduate Program Chair for the Engineering Education Systems and Design Ph.D. program. He is also the immediate past chair of the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN) and an associate editor for the Journal of Engineering Education (JEE). Prior to joining ASU he was a graduate student research assistant at the Tufts’ Center for Engineering Education and Outreach.Dr. Jean S. Larson, Arizona State University Jean Larson, Ph.D., is the Educational Director for the NSF-funded Engineering Research Center for Bio- mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics (CBBG), and Assistant Research Professor
cognition.Mr. Nelson S. Pearson, University of Nevada, Reno Nelson Pearson is an Ph.D. student at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research interest includes, social networks and the integration of diverse populations, engineering culture as well as engineering pedagogy. His education includes a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno.Mr. Benjamin P. Jackson, Purdue UniversityMs. Tara C. Langus, University of Nevada, Reno Tara C. Langus is a doctoral student pursuing her degree in STEM Education at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). She received her BS/MS in Biology from UNR where she studied insect immunology and chemical ecology. She has five years of teaching experience and currently
. Before joining ASU, I worked as Systems engineer for 4 years at Hewlett Packard Research and Development, Bangalore, India.”Prof. Andreas S. Spanias, Arizona State University Andreas Spanias is a professor in the School of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering at Arizona State University. He is also the founder and director of the SenSIP industry consortium. His research interests are in the areas of adaptive signal processing, speech processing, and audio sensing. He and his student team developed the computer simulation software Java-DSP (J-DSP - ISBN 0-9724984-0-0). He is author of two text books: Audio Processing and Coding by Wiley and DSP; An Interactive Approach. He served as associate editor of the
education organizations and is co-founder and chairperson of the Mid-Atlantic YouthALIVE! Regional Network. She has co-authored two publications focused on family learning. Ms. Wenger is deeply commitment to diversity issues and broadening access to science for underserved audiences. She is also passionate about professional development of youth and staff working in science centers and museums.Miss Patricia Lynn Hurley, Rowan UniversityMs. Roisin Breen, Rowan UniversityDr. DeMond S Miller, Department of Sociology and Anthropology DeMond S. Miller is a Professor of Sociology and Director of The Program in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.Dr. Kara Ieva Ieva, Rowan University c
scholarship. She is also involved in efforts to include the Grand Challenges of Engineering into the general engineering curricula at Clemson University.Dina Verd´ın, Purdue Dina Verd´ın is an Engineering Education and Industrial Engineering graduate student at Purdue Univer- sity. She completed her undergraduate degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering at San Jos´e State Uni- versity. Dina’s research interest focuses on first-generation college students, specifically around changing the deficit base perspective to an asset base approach.Dr. Monique S Ross, Florida International University Monique Ross holds a doctoral degree in Engineering Education from Purdue University. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer
Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. She earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Ohio State and earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Her research interests focus on the intersection between motivation and identity of undergraduate and graduate students, first-year engineering programs, mixed methods research, and innovative approaches to teaching.Dr. Marian S. Kennedy, Clemson University Marian Kennedy is an Associate Professor within the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at Clemson University. Her research group focused on the mechanical and tribological characterization of thin films. She also contributes
institutional change and willguide the research team for the remaining two years.AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation underIUSE/PFE:RED Grant No. 1632053. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions orrecommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarilyreflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References 1. C.S. Slater, T.R. Chandrupatla, R.A. Dusseau, J. L. Schmalzel, (1996). “Development of multifunctional laboratories in a new engineering school,” ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 23-26, 1996, Washington, DC. American Society for Engineering Education, 1996. 2. T.S. Popkewitz and L. Fendler, Critical Theories in
methods. He is also deeply interested in engineering education and especially creating opportunities for underrepresented minorities and women in the field.Dr. Caroline S. Booth, North Carolina A & T State University Dr. Caroline Booth is an associate professor in the Department of Human Development and Services at North Carolina A & T State University. She also serves as assessment coordinator for the NUE Enhancing Undergraduate Students’ Learning Experiences on Bio-Nanoengineering project. Page 26.673.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015Enhancing Undergraduate