Paper ID #34117Accessible Playground Design: A Community-Connected ElementaryEngineering Unit Focused on Designing Accessible Playground EquipmentDr. Tejaswini S. Dalvi, University of Massachusetts, Boston Tej is an Assistant Professor of Science Education and is affiliated with Department of Curriculum and Instruction and Center Of Science and Math In Context. She has a PhD in theoretical physics and has active research in field of elementary science and engineering education.Dr. Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University Kristen Wendell is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Adjunct Associate Professor of
Paper ID #29636Using A Modularity Analysis to Determine Tool and Student Roles withinMakerspacesMr. Colton Daniel Brehm, Texas A&M University Colton Brehm is a graduate student in the Mechanical Engineering program at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. His research interests include bio-inspired design of complex human networks and industrial networks with a focus on Eco-Industrial Park design.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
Paper ID #28339Adventures in Collaborative Grassroots Undergraduate STEM Inclusion WorkMs. Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas at Austin Tricia Berry, Director of the Women in Engineering Program (WEP) at The University of Texas at Austin, is responsible for leading the efforts on recruitment and retention of women in the Cockrell School of Engineering. She concurrently serves as Director of the Texas Girls Collaborative Project, connecting Texas organizations, companies and individuals working to advance gender equity in science, technology, engineering and math fields. Berry received her B.S. Chemical Engineering degree
Paper ID #31808Full Paper: Herbie: A Platform for Robotics Research withUndergraduate Students, Campus Engagement through Social Media, andBuilding Interest in STEMMs. Angelique BonillaMr. Daniel Charles Jones, California Polytechnic State UniversityAmanda KryslDr. John S Seng, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo John Seng is a professor in the computer science department at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Herbie: A Platform for Robotics Research with
Paper ID #35281A Hands-On Online Summer Arduino Workshop for Middle School StudentsDr. Shari Klotzkin, Binghamton University Shari Klotzkin has a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from University of Southern California and has taught undergraduate mechanical engineering classes at Penn State, Temple University, and Binghamton University. Currently she is working on a project at AMAG Consulting.Dr. Howard S Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology HOWARD KIMMEL is Professor-Emeritus of Chemical Engineering and Retired Executive Director of the Center for Pre-College Programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology. In 2019 Dr
her doctorate from UMASS, MS from the University of Rochester, and her BA from Roberts Wesleyan College. She is responsible for leading the university wide effort to infuse applied critical thinking across the RIT student experience. In addition, she leads the RIT Collaboratory for Resiliency & Recovery, supporting the data to decision pipeline in emergency response and recovery, a local volunteer HAZMAT commander, and has been recognized for her work in situational awareness and decision-making.Prof. Maureen S. Valentine PE, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Maureen Valentine, P.E., has been a faculty member at RIT for more than 25 years, serving as a teaching professor, Department Chair for the
Region D Chair for the National Association for Multicultural Engineering Program Advo- cates (NAMEPA). Enrique graduated from the Cockrell School of Engineering with a Civil Engineering degree and pursued industry experience for seven years where he held positions such as Project Engineer, Lead University Recruiter, Logistics Engineer, Cost Engineer and Project Manager.Ms. Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas, Austin Tricia Berry, Director of the Women in Engineering Program (WEP) at The University of Texas at Austin, is responsible for leading the efforts on recruitment and retention of women in the Cockrell School of Engineering. She concurrently serves as Director of the Texas Girls Collaborative Project, connecting
experiences, and criterion-based course structures.Dr. Robin McCann, Shippensburg UniversityDr. Alice Armstrong, Shippensburg UniversityDr. Bilita S. Mattes, STEM-UP Network at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Dr. Mattes is the Executive Director (and founding member) of the STEM-UP Network, a social enterprise powered by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. STEM-UP is a community that supports women in STEM to persist, thrive and advance. She also serves as the Provost and Chief Academic Officer at the Harrisburg University. She has 25 years of experience with leadership roles in higher education to include responsibilities such as program development, faculty development, and academic outreach and
University and Assistant Dean for Student Advancement and Program Assessment in the College of Engineering. Dr. Briedis is involved in several areas of education research including student retention, curriculum redesign, and the use of technology in the classroom. She has been involved in NSF-funded research in the areas of integration of computation in engineering curricula and in developing comprehensive strategies to retain early engineering students. She is active nationally and internationally in engineering accreditation and is a Fellow of ABET, ASEE, and AIChE.Dr. S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University S. Patrick Walton received his B.ChE. from Georgia Tech, where he began his biomedical research career in
inclusivity in engineering education. In particular, she is interested in engineering e-learning and the dis- covery of traversable engineering pathways for nontraditional, low-income, first generation, and veteran undergraduates.Mr. Joel Raymond HoodMr. 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. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 WIP: Methodological Considerations for Constructing NontraditionalStudent Personas with Scenarios from Online Forum Usage Data in CalculusIntroductionPersonas and scenarios each gained popularity as design tools within the fields
Paper ID #21897Professional Development Activities that Improve the Persistence of Low-Income, Academically Talented Underrepresented Graduate Students in En-gineeringProf. Jean S. VanderGheynst, University of California, Davis Jean VanderGheynst is Executive Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies and Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering in the College of Engineering at University of California, Davis. Her prior leadership positions at UC Davis include Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies (2009- 2013) and Interim Dean (2015) in the College of Engineering. Dr. VanderGheynst’s research focuses
Institute of Technology Dr. Angelo J. Perna is professor of Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Director of the NJIT McNair Program A Fellow of ASEE and AICHE he is the co-author of over 100 publications and pre- sentations. He has been the recipient of numerous awards on both a National and International level. In addition he has been recognized with the distinction of Master Teacher by NJIT.Dr. Linda Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology LINDA S. HIRSCH is the Assistant Director for Research, Evaluation and Program Operations for the Center for Pre-College programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr. Hirsch has a degree in educa- tional psychology with a specialty in Educational Statistics and
Paper ID #17795Mobile Aerospace Education Lab (m-AEL): A NASA Supported K-12 ”Roadshow-In-A-Box” Initiative to Advance Aviation/Aerospace Education in UnderservedCountiesDr. Kuldeep S. Rawat, Elizabeth City State University KULDEEP S. RAWAT is currently the Chair of Department of Technology and Director of Aviation Sci- ence program at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU).He has earned an M.S. in Computer Science, 2001, an M.S. in Computer Engineering, 2003; and, a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, 2005, from the Center for Advanced Computer Studies (CACS) at University of Louisiana-Lafayette. He serves as the Site Director
Paper ID #17801Implementation and Evaluation of an Engineering-Focused Outreach Pro-gram to Improve STEM Literacy (Evaluation)Dr. Kuldeep S. Rawat, Elizabeth City State University KULDEEP S. RAWAT is currently the Chair of Department of Technology and Director of Aviation Sci- ence program at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU).He has earned an M.S. in Computer Science, 2001, an M.S. in Computer Engineering, 2003; and, a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, 2005, from the Center for Advanced Computer Studies (CACS) at University of Louisiana-Lafayette. He serves as the Site Director for NASA MUREP Aerospace Academy program at
Paper ID #21488I Lead, Therefore I Am: The Impact of Student-mentor Leadership Oppor-tunities on STEM Identity Development and SustainabilityDr. Monique S. Ross, Florida International University Monique Ross, Assistant Professor at Florida International University in the School of Computing and Information Sciences holds 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 Com- puter Science and Software Engineering from Auburn University, eleven years of experience in industry as a software engineer, and three
how team dynamics affect undergraduate women’s confidence levels in engineering.Dr. Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder Malinda Zarske is a faculty member with the Engineering Plus program at the University of Colorado Boulder. She teaches undergraduate product design and core courses through Engineering Plus as well as STEM education courses for pre-service teachers through the CU Teach Engineering program. Her primary research interests include the impacts of project-based service-learning on student identity - es- pecially women and nontraditional demographic groups in engineering - as well as pathways and retention to and through K-12 and undergraduate engineering, teacher education, and
Paper ID #21795The Impact of Functional Modeling on Engineering Students’ Mental ModelsJacob Thomas NelsonDr. Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is an Assistant 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 is design cognition including systematic methods and tools for innovative design with a particular focus on concept generation and design-by-analogy. Her research seeks to understand designers’ cognitive processes with the
. Kamat received her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Arizona, Tucson and MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign . She also has a BE in Construction Engineering from University of Mumbai and Diploma in Civil Engineering from Government Polytechnic, Mumbai. Prof. Kamat’s research is in the areas of reinforced and prestressed concrete, concrete blocks and engineering education.Kamren S. Donovan c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Design and Building of a Load Frame for Buckling TestAbstractMembers, such as columns, which are by their nature subjected to compressive load, mightexperience deflection perpendicular to axial
how team dynamics affect undergraduate women’s confidence levels in engineering.Dr. Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder Malinda Zarske is a faculty member with the Engineering Plus program at the University of Colorado Boulder. She teaches undergraduate product design and core courses through Engineering Plus as well as STEM education courses for pre-service teachers through the CU Teach Engineering program. Her primary research interests include the impacts of project-based service-learning on student identity - es- pecially women and nontraditional demographic groups in engineering - as well as pathways and retention to and through K-12 and undergraduate engineering, teacher education, and
systems, resilient and fault-tolerant control, and networked control systems. His teaching interests include controls and automation, electric circuits, signals and systems, engineering economics, electromagnetics, and integrating the entrepreneurial mindset with an engineering mindset in core engineering courses. He received the Professor Henry Horldt Outstanding Teaching Award in 2015.Dr. Khalid S. Al-Olimat P.E., Ohio Northern University Dr. Khalid S. Al-Olimat is professor and chair of the Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department at Ohio Northern University (ONU). He obtained his BS in Electrical Engineering from Far Eastern University in 1990, the MS in Manufacturing Engineering from
Psychology at George Mason University and I am Chief Education Officer at edMe Learning, a personalized learning company.Dr. Leigh S. McCue, George Mason University Leigh McCue is an Associate Professor in George Mason University’s Department of Mechanical Engi- neering. Dr. McCue received her BSE degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2000 from Princeton University. She earned her graduate degrees from the University of Michigan in Aerospace Engineering (MSE 2001) and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (MSE 2002, PhD 2004).Mr. Dale A. Lumme, American Society of Naval Engineers U.S. Naval Academy B.S. in Naval Engineering. Master of Education, University of West Florida. U.S. Navy Pilot, 1980-2005
course and curriculum development. He is a Fellow of the ASME.Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Bonnie Ferri is a Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Vice Provost at Georgia Tech. She performs research in the areas of active learning, embedded controls and computing, and hands-on education. She received the IEEE Undergraduate Education Award and the Regents Award for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. She received her BS in EE from Notre Dame, her MS in ME/AE from Princeton, and her PhD in EE from Georgia Tech.Dr. Robert S. Kadel, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Rob Kadel is Assistant Director for Research in Education Innovation with the Center for
Paper ID #16919A Longitudinal Study of Social and Ethical Responsibility Among Under-graduate Engineering Students: Preliminary ResultsDebra S. Fuentes, Brigham Young University Debra S. Fuentes is a doctoral student at Brigham Young University in Educational Inquiry, Measurement, and Evaluation specializing in Mathematics Education. She received a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction emphasizing English as a Second Language, and a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, minoring in Spanish and pre-medicine studies. She previously worked in education as a teacher and administrator in Utah and Mexico for
Paper ID #16908Comparing Different Learning Activities in a Global Neuroscience MOOCMs. Casey Lynn Haney, Purdue University, West Lafayette Casey Haney is an undergraduate student in junior year at Purdue University and a research assistant in Dr. Jennifer DeBoer’s Lab as a part of the Purdue’s INSPIRE Research Institute for Pre-College Engineering.Ms. S. Zahra Atiq, Purdue University, West Lafayette S. Zahra Atiq is a PhD student at the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University, West Lafayette. Her research interests include: computer science education specifically on teaching computer programming to
Paper ID #16427Comparisons of a Female-Only, Male-Only, and Mixed-Gender EngineeringEnrichment Program for 4th GradersDr. Linda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology LINDA S. HIRSCH is the Assistant Director for Research, Evaluation and Program Operations for the Center for Pre-College programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr. Hirsch has a degree in educa- tional psychology with a specialty in Educational Statistics and Measurement from the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. She has been involved in all aspects of educational and psychological research for over 20 years. Dr. Hirsch has
university and the State of South Carolina for their work. In honor of his support for engineering students who are changing the world, David was awarded the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Excellence in Service Award and the 2014 Distinguished Service Award from Clemson University.Aaron S. Gordon, Clemson University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Enhancing Student’s Learning Experiences through Translational Research in Multidisciplinary Engineering EducationAbstractTo tackle the societal grand challenges of the 21st century, this article proposes that the conceptof translational research has valuable applications within a broad
Paper ID #14939The Bucknell Poetry Path App Experiment: A Collaboration Across CampusProf. Michael S Thompson, Bucknell University Prof. Thompson is an associate professor in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Bucknell University, in Lewisburg, PA. While his teaching responsibilities typically include digital design, computer engineering electives, and senior design, his focus in the classroom is to ignite passion in his students for engineering and design through his own enthusiasm, open-ended student-selected projects, and connecting engineering to the world around them. His research interests
Humanitarian Opportunities of Service-Learning) for approximately ten years. She has incorporated service-learning projects into her classes and laboratories since she started teaching in 2000. Her research interests include community engaged learning and pedagogy, K-12 outreach, biomaterials and materials testing and analysis.Prof. Elizabeth S Hart, University of Dayton Beth Hart is a Lecturer for the University of Dayton School of Engineering Dean’s Office. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Dayton, both in Chemical Engineering. She currently teaches engineering design and oversees the Women Engineering Program, part of the Diversity in Engi- neering Center.Mrs. Laura Kozuh Bistrek, University
teacher (7-12) and taught in public schools and museums from 2003-2013.Dr. Marci S. DeCaro, University of Louisville Marci DeCaro is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Louisville. Her research focuses on the role of cognitive factors such as working memory in learning and performance situations. She studies these topics with adults and children in laboratory and educational contexts.Dr. Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville Jeffrey L. Hieb is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the Univer- sity of Louisville. He graduated from Furman University in 1992 with degrees in Computer Science and Philosophy
Diverse Ethnicities (ELECTRoDE). He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida A&M University and his graduate degrees (culminating in a Ph.D.) from Georgia Tech; and all of the degrees are in the discipline of Mechanical Engineering.Dr. Gary S. May, Georgia Institute of Technology Gary S. May received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1985 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of California at Berkeley in 1987 and 1991, respectively. He is currently Dean of the College of Engineering at Georgia Tech. In that capacity, he serves as the chief academic officer of the college and provides