, clothing, hospital equipment, electronic air defense simulations, missiles, and many others. He is married and has two daughters. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 GIFTS: Dangerous Toys Project, by Daniel Harbowy This Great Ideas For Teaching (and Talking With) Students paper details aproject-based pedagogy for students taking “Introduction to Engineering.” There arefive motivating factors for this project. First, there lacked a central element tocoalesce the coursework taught in the first engineering class students take. Second,getting new students to understand the engineering process is an important element of their firstengineering class. Third, students with extremely diverse
Paper ID #41499Putting the Project Back in Project Management CoursesDr. Nina Miville, University of Miami NINA DeCARIO MIVILLE is an Associate Professor of Practice of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Miami in the College of Engineering. She has taught there for 16 years and prior to that she worked in industry for over 20 years. In addition, Dr. Miville has served as an Adjunct Faculty at Florida International University and American Intercontinental University. She also has 15 years of healthcare experience and 18 years of managerial and supervisory
Paper ID #40936Project Management Principles for Engineers: A Course ModuleDr. Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College Dr. Eva Singleton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC. She is a certified Project Management Professional with over a decade of experience in various industries, including publishing, manufacturing, and government contracting. She enjoys teaching and serving in complex project management roles requiring adaptability and problem-solving, strategic
Paper ID #41836Smart System Projects in Computer Engineering ProgramDr. Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University Afsaneh Minaie is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Utah Valley University. She received her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. all in Electrical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. Her research interests include gender issues in the academic sciDr. Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University Reza Sanati-Mehrizy is a professor of Computer Science Department at Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
and renewable energy and promoting diversity and international education between 1998-2012. He served on multiple U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) FOAs merit project proposal committees since 2013.Emily WestermanDr. Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University Dr. Junkun Ma is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). He teaches courses in areas related to product design, manufacturing processes, CAD, and HVAC. His research interests include finite elemenDr. Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University Faruk Yildiz is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University. His primary teaching areas are in Electronics, Computer
work involving the structural analysis of the existing Clear CreekPedestrian Bridge, as well as the design, construction, and laboratory testing of a bamboo bridgemodel as part of the Project Capstone course. The existing bridge conveniently located near thecampus with easy access, comprises two pony trusses supporting the floor beams and concretedeck, forming a U-shaped cross-section, with dimensions of 130’-0” in length and 8’-0” in clearwidth. RFEM6® software is used for structural analysis and stability assessment, ensuringcompliance with applicable codes.The bamboo bridge model is designed and constructed using glued bamboo sticks for laboratorytesting under ultimate loads to observe buckling behavior. The model, resembling the ClearCreek
othersupporting scientific articles. Students defined design requirements, generated evolutionarysolutions through multiple iterations, and demonstrated the utility of scientific literature byapplying knowledge to enhance their designs. This approach facilitated a deeper exploration ofbiomedical technology, involving critical analysis and improvement of materials, methods, andmanufacturing techniques.Seventeen students participated in the project, divided into six groups, each assigned specifictopics related to wearable and implanted technologies. Over 14 weeks, students followed astructured process, making presentations associated with three design iterations, showcasing theirprogress, and receiving feedback from a teaching team consisting of the
Paper ID #42589Evaluating Project Management Skill Development in Engineering and AgriculturalCurriculaPaul Davidson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Davidson is an Associate Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He has been a faculty member since 2014, and is in a 50/50 teaching/research position. His teaching and research interests are related to project management and also soil and water resources engineering.Travis Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Travis Johnson is an instructor and academic advisor in the department of
Construction Lab Project Using Procore®Abstract:Construction education benefits from establishing a strong relationship with real-world industry practices.One important practice is the knowledge of software used in the industry to simplify the complexconstruction workflow and tasks throughout project execution. Procore® is considered a leadingconstruction software providing a connection between technology and industry trades. The cloud-basedsoftware provides a central repository for the contract documents, e.g. bidding documents, prime contracts,change orders, drawings, and specifications, and enables sharing the project information with all projectparticipants. While it is still needed to provide evidence-based studies measuring the effectiveness
Paper ID #43589Empathic Design in Cross-cultural STEM Education: Playground Project(Resource exchange)Soo Won Shim, Illinois State UniversityAnthony Lorsbach ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 EMPATHIC DESIGN IN CROSS-CULTURAL STEM EDUCATIONPLAYGROUND PROJECTThe playground project adopts an empathicengineering design approach in the context of cross-cultural STEM education.Grade level: 3-5th EMPATHIC DESIGN PROCESSMeets NGSS 3-5th physical science; 3-5ETSstandardsStudents engage in empathic design techniques byexploring
through culture-inspired project activitiesAbstractSome studies have shown that social integration between international and domestic freshmanuniversity students can both enhance international students’ well-being while concurrentlybenefitting domestic students’ cultural awareness and respect for diversity. The three basicpsychological needs autonomy, competence, and relatedness suggested by self-determinationtheory can be fulfilled through socio-cultural inspired learning activities in classroomenvironment to facilitate students’ intrinsic motivation, sense-of-belonging and quality ofperformance. This paper presents various curriculum interventions and student interactionsthrough culture-inspired product design
years, she has collaboratively developed a number of new and revised courses, including a new System Dynamics Lab. She has also worked with a number of SUNY students to investigate different aspects of 3D printed multi-material structures.Anne C Balant, State University of New York at New Paltz ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Implementation of short-term undergraduate psychoacoustics research involving human subjects.IntroductionThis work discusses the development and implementation of a five -week undergraduatepsychoacoustics research project involving human subjects. It describes the required preparationand scaffolding necessary for undergraduate students with
Paper ID #41526Capstone Projects for Self-Efficacy, Skills, and Successful CareersDr. Kimberly LeChasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Kimberly LeChasseur is a researcher and evaluator with the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She holds a dual appointment with the Center for Project-Based Learning and the Morgan Teaching and Learning Center. She holds a PhD in Educational LeadershipDr. Fiona Levey, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Fiona Levey is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She teaches materials science and thermal
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,Computer Science, Computational Data Science, and Software Engineering. This paperpresents the progress report of this scholarship program and its impact on the institution, itsComputer Science and Engineering Programs, and the community. Also, it presents the effect ofthe high-impact practices in this program in retention of computer science and engineeringstudents. High-impact practices reported include Capstone Courses, Collaborative Projects,First-Year Experiences, Internships, Undergraduate Research, and Writing Intensive Courses.IntroductionThe National Science Foundation (NSF) established the Scholarships in STEM (S-STEM)program in accordance with the American Competitiveness and Workforce
Paper ID #42195Multiyear Vertically Integrated Engineering Design Project: A Story of StudentSuccessDr. Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo NEBOJSA I. JAKSIC earned the Dipl. Ing. (M.S.) degree in electrical engineering from Belgrade University (1984), the M.S. in electrical engineering (1988), the M.S. in industrial engineering (1992), and the Ph.D. in industrial engineering from The Ohio State University (2000). Currently, he is a Professor at Colorado State University Pueblo. Dr. Jaksic has over 100 publications and holds two patents. His interests include robotics, automation, and nanotechnology. He
Paper ID #41622Work in Progress: Project Teams’ Structure Impacting Students’ ProfessionalSkill DevelopmentEmily Buten, University of Michigan Emily (she/her) is a Ph.D. student in the Engineering Education Research program at the University of Michigan and received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Dayton. Her research focuses on individuals’ development from students to professional engineers. She is particularly interested in studying co-op/internship programs, professional skills development, and diverse student experiences in experiential learning settings.Jack Boomer Perry, University of Michigan
Bridge and Internship ProgramsAbstractUndergraduate students need exposure, initiation, motivation, and guidance to develop anorientation toward research that will benefit them not only in their capstone projects but also intheir future careers. Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) made such an opportunity availableto the rising junior and senior students of the Engineering Technology program.Fifteen rising junior students were selected to participate in the summer bridge program, and fourrising junior and senior students were selected to participate in a summer internship program atthe Coast Guard's aircraft facility. The project's scope was to engage students in designing,prototyping, and fabricating Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAVs) and
, and on algorithms to develop co-operative multi-agent systems in robotics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 An Exploration of Conflict Asymmetry in a First-Year Engineering Design Project TeamAbstractConflict is an inherent part of collaboration in engineering design teams. Engineering educationresearchers and practitioners have developed resources to help students understand the types ofconflict and various conflict management strategies. Despite this, students continue to struggle tomobilize this knowledge to resolve conflicts within their project teams. One reason for thisbarrier may be that most previous research and interventions have assumed
Paper ID #43938An Investigation of Psychological Safety in Student-Led Undergraduate EngineeringDesign Projects through Student InterviewsTara Esfahani, University of California, IrvineIsra Malabeh, University of California, IrvineDr. Mark E. Walter, University of California, Irvine Dr. Walter received his PhD in Applied Mechanics from Caltech. He spent a year as a Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellow doing materials science research at the Universitaet Karlsruhe. He joined the Ohio State University in January of 1997 and spent 17 years theDr. David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine David A. Copp received the B.S. degree in
Paper ID #42826Augmenting Introductory Engineering Courses to Include a CollaborativeLearning by Design Project: Assessment of OutcomesDr. David Hicks, Texas A&M University, Kingsville David Hicks is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Before joining TAMU-K he served as Associate Professor and Department Head at Aalborg University in Esbjerg, Denmark. He has also held positions in research labs in the U.S. as well as Europe, and spent time as a researcher in the software industry.Dr. Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC Michael
Paper ID #42243Exploring Equity and Resilience Perceptions of Marginalized Architecture,Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Students in Infrastructure ProjectsMiss Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University Rubaya Rahat grew up in Bangladesh, where she pursued her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). After graduating she worked for two years in a construction management company in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She was involved in various residential and infrastructure projects. Rubaya now is a Ph.D. student at Department of Civil and Environmental
Paper ID #43374Exploring Engineering Technology: A Multi-Disciplinary, Project-Based Introductionto Engineering TechnologyDr. Benito Mendoza, New York City College of Technology Benito (Ben) Mendoza is an Associate Professor in the Computer Engineering Technology Department at New York City College of Technology (City Tech), part of the City University of New York (CUNY). Dr. Mendoza was the (2020-2021) Chair of the Middle Atlantic Section of the American Society for Engineering Education. He is the co-founder and steering member of the City Tech HSI Steering Committee, which seeks to promote awareness of City Tech’s
Paper ID #43141Addressing Societal Challenges through Graduate-level Community-engagedDesign Projects (Traditional Research Paper) ˜ George Mason UniversityDr. Samuel A Acuna, Samuel Acu˜na is a research professor in the Department of Bioengineering at George Mason University. He is a biomechanical engineer interested in rehabilitation engineering and human-centered product design. He develops new technologies to address movement disorders that develop after injury, such as stroke, amputation, or traumatic brain injury. He is particularly interested in solving engineering problems for the hospital &
Paper ID #41521A Multi-institution Design Project on Sustainable Cities: The Sustainabilityand Social Entrepreneurship FellowshipMr. Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo Mr. Christopher Rennick received his B.A.Sc., Honours Electrical Engineering in 2007 and his M.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 2009, both from the University of Windsor, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Chris is the Engineering Educational Developer in the Pearl Sullivan Engineering Ideas Clinic at the University of Waterloo, where he focuses on implementing hands-on, real-world design experiences across Waterloo’s engineering programs. Chris is
planning committee.Bennington J Willardson, Utah Valley UniversityJanis P Raje, Janis Raje is a free-lance technical writer for higher education programs. She received her B.A. from Brigham Young University and her M.A. from University of Maine in English. She has a particular interest in STEM programs at the baccalaureate and pre- baccalaureate levels. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Enhancing STEM Degree Completion: A Framework for the Work in Progress Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CAM) Scholarship ProjectAbstractThis paper presents the practical framework for implementing the Civil and MechanicalEngineering (CAM) Scholarship project, funded by a recently received grant
Paper ID #41071Development of Modeling and Communication Skills through a Project-BasedLearning Approach in the Physics LaboratoryProf. Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology Cutri holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Maua Institute of Technology (2001), MSc (2004) ˜ Paulo. He is currently Titular Professor and Ph.D. (2007) in Electrical Engineering - University of SAo of Maua Institute of Technology,AIRTON EIRASDr. Octavio Mattasoglio Neto Neto Undergraduate in Physics (1983), Master in Science (1989) and Phd in Education (1998) all of them from
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
Paper ID #41470Board 266: Enhancing Transfer Pathways in Computing: An NSF ProjectProgress ReportDr. Narges Norouzi, University of California, Berkeley Narges Norouzi received her MS and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, focusing on applied deep learning. She has since been involved in working on applied machine learning projects with a focus on biology and education. Her CS education research focuses on using artificial intelligence in the classroom to close the equity gap and leading student-centered programs that promote equity and access. Her work has been supported by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
equity and inclusion topics. She primarily teaches thermal-fluid sciences as well as introductory and advanced design courses.Ms. Ren´e Marie Rosalie Marius, Lipscomb University Ren´e Marius is an undergraduate student at Lipscomb University. She is studying Software Engineering with a German minor. Ren´e has been working with Dr. Dodson to research the connections of humanitarian engineering projects affecting views of diversity, equity, and inclusion.Mark Sedek, Lipscomb University Mark Sedek is an undergraduate student at Lipscomb University studying mechanical engineering with a minor in applied mathematics. Looking forward, he plans on gaining more experience within the research field and pursue graduate school