Paper ID #29391The differences between individual project and team project settings inan interdisciplinary REU siteDr. Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Dr. Hua Li, an Associate Professor in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University- Kingsville, is interested in sustainable manufacturing, renewable energy, sustainability assessment, and engineering education. Dr. Li has served as P.I. and Co-P.I. in different projects funded by NSF, DOEd, DHS, and HP, totaling more than 2.5 million dollars.Prof. Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Kai Jin is a Professor of Industrial
Paper ID #29306An Advanced Technological Education Project for High ValueManufacturing: Lessons LearnedDr. Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Dr. Michael D. Johnson is a professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Johnson’s research focuses on
Paper ID #30403Broadening Participation Research Project: Charting a Path toTransdisciplinary Collaborative DesignProf. Mason Andrews, Hampton UniversityMujde Erten-Unal, Old Dominion UniversityMs. Carol L Considine, Old Dominion University Carol Considine is the Assistant Dean for Outreach & Diversity for the Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University (ODU) and an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from University of California, Berkeley. She has fifteen years of
education.Dr. Joseph Arthur Brobst, The Center for Educational Partnerships, Old Dominion University Joe Brobst holds a BS in Biological Sciences, MA in Curriculum & Instruction, and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, all from the University of Delaware. Formerly a high school biology teacher, he is now an ed- ucational research and program evaluation specialist with experience working on a wide range of projects sponsored by organizations including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Of- fice of Naval Research, U.S. Department of Education, and Corporation for National and Community Service. His areas of interest and expertise include broadening participation in STEM higher education, K-12
Paper ID #30626Developing a Culturally Adaptive Pathway to Success: ImplementationProgress and Project FindingsDr. Eun-Young Kang, California State University, Los Angeles Eun-Young Elaine Kang, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Computer Science of the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology at Cal State LA and currently serves as Chair of the Computer Science Department. Her research interests are in Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Augmented/Mixed Reality, and Game Programming. She has served as principal undergraduate advisor for the Computer Science department for several years. Also, she
Paper ID #31191NSF S-STEM Project Update: A Pathway to Completion for PursuingEngineering and Engineering Technology DegreesDr. Kim Bullington, Old Dominion University Dr. Bullington is an experienced and accomplished leader in higher education and university administra- tion with strong expertise in program management, organizational development, and student and academic affairs administration, with over two decades of university experience. Dr. Bullington’s research interests include student success - especially in the veteran and non-traditional student realm, higher education policy, and student access to higher
intersection of sustainability, teaching and learning, and engagement focusing on transdisciplinary decision-making frameworks in community- based design projects. She also specializes in the assessment of instructional effectiveness and student learning in active learning environments. She is the recipient of multiple teaching awards, and is the Chair of the Teaching Academy. She has a B.A in Biological Sciences from DePauw University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Ecological Sciences and Engineering from Purdue University. She has also worked professionally in the non-profit and secondary education sectors, and currently serves on multiple community-based environmental boards.Mrs. Eunhye Kim, Purdue University-Main Campus
Paper ID #30519Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation in a Cross-ListedScience and Engineering CourseDr. Bahram Roughani, Loyola University Maryland Professor of Physics and Associate Dean for the Natural and Applied Sciences at Loyola University Maryland. Experimental condensed matter physicist with emphasis on optical spectroscopy and Electron Microscopy of electronic materials. PI on the NSF-IUSE supported collaborative project, ”The PIPLINE Project”, a national effort in collaboration with American Physical Society (APS) aiming at enhancing Physics Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PIE) education
engineering, forensic engineering and Professional Ethics in Engineering. He has been devoted to various Federal Sponsored Project, currently being the Project Di- rector of two projects for the US Department of Education and one project as Co-Principal Investigator for the NSF. Doctor V´azquez obtained his BS, MSCE and PhD from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayag¨uez and a Juris Doctor from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, all of them with honors. Finally, doctor V´azquez is both a Licensed Professional Engineer and a Licensed Professional Attorney at Law and Public Notary in Puerto Rico’s jurisdiction.Prof. Fabio Andrade Rengifo P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Director of the
Cara Margherio is the Assistant Director of the UW Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Eq- uity (CERSE). Cara manages the evaluation of several NSF- and NIH-funded projects. Her research is grounded in critical race and feminist theories, and her research interests include community cultural wealth, counterspaces, intersectionality, and institutional change.Dr. Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington Elizabeth Litzler, Ph.D., is the director of the University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity (UW CERSE) and an affiliate assistant professor of sociology. She has been at UW working on STEM Equity issues for more than 15 years. Dr. Litzler is a member of ASEE, incoming chair
Industrial In- strumentation and Electrical Technology Program at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC) in Minden, Louisiana. She earned her degree in Instrumentation Control Systems from NLTCC and has worked in the Instrumentation field for more than 10 years as both technician and faculty. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Educating the Workforce in Cyber & Smart Manufacturing for Industry 4.0AbstractThe objective of this paper is to outline the details of a recently-funded National ScienceFoundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) project that aims to educate andenable the current and future manufacturing workforce
Biomechanics Lab at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Ringleb research interests include, biome- chanics and rehabilitation engineering as well as multi-disciplinary approaches to improving engineering education.Dr. Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University Dr. Jennifer Kidd is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Old Dominion Uni- versity. Her research interests include engineering education, computational thinking, student-authored digital content, classroom assessment, especially peer review, and diversity issues. She currently has sup- port from the National Science Foundation for two projects related to engineering education for preservice teachers.Dr. Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University Pilar
federally funded projects. Dr. Sydlik’s interests are in supporting efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of undergraduate and graduate STEM students. She is or has been the lead external evaluator for a number of STEM and NSF-funded projects, including an ERC education project, an NSF TUES III, a WIDER project, an NSF EEC project through WGBH Boston, two NSF RET projects, an S-STEM project, a CPATH project, and a CCLI Phase II project. She also currently serves as the internal evaluator for WMU’s Howard Hughes Medical project, and has contributed to other current and completed evaluations of NSF-funded projects.Dr. Allison Godwin, Purdue University at West Lafayette Allison Godwin, Ph.D. is
Professor and also former Dean of Professional Programs and Academic Computing. She currently acts as co-PI for the CREATE NSF ATE Renewable Energy Support Center and as PI of a NSF ATE grant writing workshop project and co-PI of two ATE projects in energy storage and SCADA. Dr. Alfano served as a Program Director at the National Science Foundation and co-lead of the ATE program in 2007-2008. Dr Alfano also was the only community college representative on the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Workforce Trends in the U.S. Energy and Mining Industries which released their report in March 2013. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020A Successful Mentoring Approach for Encouraging
the Freshman Engineering Program, in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Min- eral Resources at West Virginia University (WVU). She graduated Summa cum Laude with a BSME in 2006, earned a MSME in 2008, and completed her doctorate in mechanical engineering in 2011, all from WVU. At WVU, she has previously served as the Undergraduate and Outreach Advisor for the Mechani- cal and Aerospace Engineering department and the Assistant Director of the Center for Building Energy Efficiency. She has previously taught courses such as Thermodynamics, Thermal Fluids Laboratory, and Guided Missiles Systems, as well as serving as a Senior Design Project Advisor for Mechanical Engineer- ing Students. Her research
1993, he has taught courses and laboratories in engineering mechanics, design, and entrepreneurship. His other responsibilities include undergraduate academic advising, senior design project supervision, undergraduate research supervision, and graduate research supervision. Dr. Bucinell has advised the SAE Baja, SAE Formula, and projects related to the ASME Human Powered Vehicle project. Dr. Bucinell has directed the International Virtual Design Studio project that ran in collaboration with the Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey; Altim University in Ankara, Turkey; and ESIGELEC in Rouen, France. He also founded a chapter of Engineers Without Boarders at Union College and has traveled to Boru Village
faculty with little or no experience conducting social science research. TheRIEF grants support a two-year collaborative research project where an engineering facultymember is mentored by one or more engineering education researchers. Since 2016, the PFE:RIEF program has supported more than 40 projects across over 45 institutions. The present workdescribes preliminary efforts to build a community for new engineering educators and theirmentors in the NSF PFE: RIEF program. This community will facilitate interactions across teamsto share experiences and resources, and to expand professional networks. The goal is to build acommunity with multi-modal communication (i.e. in person meetings, online communication,etc.) to nucleate engineering faculty
engineering from Northwestern University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Outcomes & Lessons Learned from a NSF-REU Site on Metrology & Non-Destructive InspectionAbstractThe objective of this paper is to detail the outcomes and lessons learned over the past three yearsof the project cycle, from a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences forUndergraduates (REU) site on metrology and non-destructive inspection (NDI). Besidesdetailing the evolution of the major activities over the course of the project progression, theproject performance in terms of meeting outcomes and the lessons learned will be elaborated on.The goal of this REU site was to enhance
has yet to be reached, particularly weighing the disciplinary contributionsof computer science, mathematics, statistics, and other domain knowledge areas. T his need fueledthe rapid growth of data science education training the next generation of data-centric workers.Initially, data science teaching practices drew from data science's parent disciplines (e.g., computerscience, mathematics and statistics). However, because little consensus exists on the appropriateblend of these fields, pedagogical practices need to be critically evaluated for their effectivenessin the new context of data science education.T he Investigations of Student Difficulties in Data Science Instruction project addresses the earlydevelopment of concept inventory topics
projects. His current research interests mainly focus on Smart Structures Technology, Structural Control and Health Monitoring and Innovative Engineering Education.Dr. Juan M Caicedo, University of South Carolina Dr. Caicedo is a professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Carolina. His research interests are in structural dynamics, model updating and engineering education. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Universidad del Valle in Colombia, South America, and his M.Sc. and D.Sc. from Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Caicedo’s teaching interests include the development of critical thinking in undergraduate and graduate education. More information
developed aformative peer observation protocol designed specifically for science, technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM) educators. Peer observation is a well-established method for providingfeedback to faculty and may serve as an important alternative to student evaluations [6]. Legalconcerns have emerged about using student evaluations as the only metric for evaluatingteaching in promotion and tenure decisions due to the well-documented bias present in studentevaluations.MethodsMost of the authors had participated in traditional peer observation prior to this project but thevarious forms we used were summative: check-lists of basic practices. We noticed that thecheck-list approach implied stress for a faculty member when they did not
connection to industry. This paper reviews theactions taken to develop this culture based on the four essential areas of change. It also providesinsights on lessons learned thus far and plans to reach long term goals in the coming years.IntroductionIn 2017, the Mechanical Engineering Department at Seattle University was awarded a NationalScience Foundation grant to revolutionize the department. The project leverages thedepartment’s small size and close ties with industry to create a culture of “Engineering withEngineers.”This paper summaries the current status of the five-year project and is an updated version of theNSF Grantees Poster papers presented at the 2018 and 2019 ASEE Annual Conferences [1], [2].The project background and objective are
teaching and advising awards including the UIC Award for Excellence in Teaching (2017), COE Excellence in Teaching Award (2008, 2014), UIC Teaching Recognitions Award (2011), and the COE Best Advisor Award (2009, 2010, 2013). Dr. Darabi has been the Technical Chair for the UIC Annual Engineering Expo for the past 7 years. The Annual Engineering Expo is a COE’s flagship event where all senior students showcase their Design projects and products. More than 700 participants from public, industry and academia attend this event annually. Dr. Darabi is an ABET IDEAL Scholar and has led the MIE Department ABET team in two successful accreditations (2008 and 2014) of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering
in Human Behavior. Currently, he is serving as a co-principal investigator on two projects funded by the National Science Foundation (Awards #1826354 (RFE) and #1713547 (AISL)); one of these projects is developing a STEM summer camp that supports career pathways for Latinx students.Melissa M. AranaMireya Becker Roberto, University of San DiegoMiss Nicole G. Reyes c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Integrating Asset-based Practices, Engineering, and NGSS: Lessons from Working with Teachers through a community- focused approachAbstractThe goal of this NSF-funded, three-year exploratory study is to provide opportunities for middleschool
- MRI) grant (#1827134). This project aims to use the equipmentto conduct undergraduate and graduate research projects and teach undergraduate and graduateclasses. The NSF awarded the California State University Chico (CSU Chico) $175,305 toacquire an FTIR spectrometer and microscope, which are important tools for chemicalcharacterization of samples with infrared active molecules. FTIR Spectroscopic Imaging Systemespecially provides accurate chemical images that reveal the variations in images’ pixels whichare mappings of constituent materials of samples rather than a single visible image with slightvariations. By employing this equipment in research and the Image Processing course, studentscan learn how to collect, process and analyze the
College of Engineering. In this role she seeks to develop mechanisms for engaging diverse populations and creating cultures of inclusion. She is also a Senior Sustainability Scientist and was previously a Senior Program Coordinator for Sustainability in Science Museums at Arizona State University (ASU). She holds a Ph.D. in Sustainability Science from ASU and an M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of New Haven c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020Developing a Research Agenda for the Engineering AmbassadorCommunityProject GoalsThe overarching goal of the project includes three-phases in order to create a shared researchagenda. This project is bringing
Educational Partnerships, Old Dominion University Joe Brobst holds a BS in Biological Sciences, MA in Curriculum & Instruction, and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, all from the University of Delaware. Formerly a high school biology teacher, he is now an ed- ucational research and program evaluation specialist with experience working on a wide range of projects sponsored by organizations including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Of- fice of Naval Research, U.S. Department of Education, and Corporation for National and Community Service. His areas of interest and expertise include broadening participation in STEM higher education, K-12 STEM teacher professional development, and preservice
students and practitioners of different levels, we present an initial exploration intowhat distinguishes these different foci when solving complex engineering problems.Participants and Data Collection. Data presented in the current paper are drawn from ourteam’s larger study, which includes interviews with 46 engineering students and practitionersabout their lived experiences solving complex systems thinking. Participants for these interviewswere recruited on the basis of several selection criteria, which we collected in a brief screeningquestionnaire. All participants were asked to identify an experience they had working on acomplex project, defined broadly as any project that had multiple potential solutions and forwhich there were multiple
, theresearchers will explore how individual students learn and become self-employed, or learn to usetheir local knowledge assets on behalf of their employers; that is, do students see themselves as acontributor to a company and enjoying a career dedicated to helping a firm remain competitive ina global market.Research Questions and DesignThe overarching goal of this project is to improve rural manufacturing capacity by betterunderstanding the relationship between NW Florida employers, employees, and curriculum viathe following research questions:RQ1. How do the AM competencies graduates gain through Associate’s level AM programscompare to the needs of employers?RQ2. How do the AM competencies graduates gain through Associate’s level AM programscompare to
populations, i.e. students who tend to be first generation, minorities, and/orcommuters. These universities encounter similar challenges in first-year retention and graduationrates, especially in the STEM disciplines. As they strive to improve the first year engineeringand/or mathematics student experience at their campuses, they have engaged in differentapproaches; including Peer Led Team Learning (PLTL), formation of an Engineering LearningCommunity (ELC), and engaging students in outreach as STEM Ambassadors. Incorporatingthese individual strengths with new activities that will be shared across institutions, the team iscurrently embarking on a multi-year research project to uncover how students develop STEMidentity in an urban context, identify