Paper ID #34128Developing a Pathway to Post-Secondary Study of Engineering forUnderrepresented Secondary Students (Work in Progress, Diversity)Miss Adrianne J. Wheeler, Project SYNCERE Adrianne is currently the Director of Programs at Project SYNCERE, a Chicago-based engineering ed- ucation nonprofit devoted to creating pathways of opportunity for underrepresented students to pursue STEM careers. She received her Bachelors of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is currently working towards her Doctor of Educa- tion at DePaul University. Her interests are in
, PE, CVA3, is a professor of MET and associate head of Purdue University’s School of Engineering Technology. She spent nine years on Vibration Institute’s Board of Directors, and continues to serve on its Academic and Certification Scheme Committees. She is a Fellow and former Board member of ASEE, and a member of ASME. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 A Carousel Project for Project-based-learning in DynamicsAbstractCurvilinear motion analysis can be a challenging topic for beginning Dynamics students.Beyond the traditional instructional approach of reading the concepts and practicingproblems from the textbook, a designed hands-on work
Paper ID #33430Student Perceptions of Project Management and Team Culture WithinCapstone ProjectsMrs. Nourhan Emad El-Atky, Rowan University Nourhan El-Atky is a Graduate Assistant in Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University. She received her BS from The Arab Academy Of Science And Technology in 2018 in Egypt. She is working on her Ph.D. at Rowan University. Her Ph.D. is focusing specifically on capstone design projects at Rowan University, senior and junior clinics in particular.Dr. Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University Dr. Smitesh Bakrania is an associate professor in Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University. He re
Paper ID #32591Project Based Capstone Design Projects Amidst Covid-19 RestrictionsDr. Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E., York College of Pennsylvania Stephen Wilkerson (swilkerson@ycp.edu) received his PhD from Johns Hopkins University in 1990 in Mechanical Engineering. His Thesis and initial work was on underwater explosion bubble dynamics and ship and submarine whipping. After graduation he took a position with the US Army where he has been ever since. For the first decade with the Army he worked on notable programs to include the M829A1 and A2 that were first of a kind composite saboted munition. His travels have taken him
Paper ID #32558Student Senior Project and COVID-19Dr. Alireza Kavianpour, DeVry University, Pomona Dr. Alireza Kavianpour received his PH.D. Degree from University of Southern California (USC). He is currently Senior Professor at DeVry University, Pomona, CA. Dr. Kavianpour is the author and co-author of over fifty technical papers all published in IEEE Journals or referred conferences. Before joining DeVry University he was a researcher at the University of California, Irvine and consultant at Qualcom Inc. His main interests are in the areas of embedded systems and computer architecture.John Castellanos, DeVry University
Paper ID #33809Internet of Things Education Project (IoTEP)Prof. Gary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College Gary J. Mullett, a Professor of Electronics Technology and Department Chair, presently teaches in the Applied Engineering Technology Group at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) located in Springfield, MA. A long time faculty member and consultant to local business and industry, Mullett has provided leadership and initiated numerous curriculum reforms as either the Chair or Co-Department Chair of the four technology degree programs that constituted the former Electronics Group. Since the
undergraduate student majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Mathe- matics at New York University. He has been part of the backend team throughout the 2020-2021 academic year and has contributed to the Interactive Flyers and AR Vision.Sofia Rose Larson American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Poster - Augmented Library: A Vertically Integrated ProjectAbstractThe Augmented Library is an experiential learning class through New York University’sVertically Integrated Project program. Students participating in the course, work forthree semesters towards the development of an app to enhance services and userexperience
Paper ID #33679ETHR-ENRG Smart Solar Project KitsMs. Danielle S. Washington, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Danielle Washington is a first year graduate student majoring in Information Technology at North Car- olina A&T State University. Danielle obtained her Bachelor of Science in Electronics/Computer Systems Engineering Technology from North Carolina A&T State University as well. She also obtained an As- sociate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology from Guilford Technical Community College. She is a very perseverant, ambitious and analytical
Paper ID #33052Applying Complexity Theory and Project-based Learning onto ProjectDesigns of Complex Computing Systems ¨ CampusVictor E. Lugo V´elez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Born and raised in Puerto Rico. Finished my Bachelor’s in 2017 and my Master’s in 2019 in the University of Puerto Rico, Mayag¨uz Campus. ¨ CampusDr. Nayda G. Santiago, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Nayda G. Santiago is professor at the Electrical and Computer Engineering department, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus (UPRM
. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Game Design in Computer Engineering Capstone ProjectsAbstractThe purpose of a capstone design project course is to provide graduating senior students theopportunity to demonstrate understanding of the concepts they have learned during their studies.As with many computer science and engineering programs, students of the computer engineeringprogram at Utah Valley University (UVU) conclude their degree programs with a semestercapstone design experience. The intent is for students to utilize competencies developed in thefirst three years of the curriculum in the solution of an embedded design problem.Recently many of our computer engineering
Library and Information Science at School of Informatics and Computing at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Her scholarly goal is to broaden STEM participation for socially marginalized groups by designing constructionist learning envi- ronments and mobile technologies to empower youth, families, and informal educators. Previously, she worked as a project manager to develop smartphones.Dr. Nikeetha Farfan D’Souza, Indiana University Bloomington Nikeetha Farfan D’Souza is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and In- clusion. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, with an emphasis in science education, at Clemson University. D’Souza’s research
Paper ID #33806Integrating Building Sciences Courses As an Integrated ProjectDr. Reza Foroughi, Appalachian State University Dr. Foroughi has a Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering from Penn State University. He is currently an assistant professor of Building Sciences at Appalachian State University. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Integrating Building Science Courses As an Integrated Project
Paper ID #34262Middle School Capstone Engineering Projects (Work in Progress)Dr. Kenneth Berry, Southern Methodist University Dr. Kenneth Berry is a Research Professor at the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education (CIEE) in the Lyle School of Engineering at Southern Methodist University (SMU). He has worked as an education specialist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory until he received his doctorate in Educational Technology in 2001. He then taught at the Michael D. Eisner School of Education at California State University at Northridge (CSUN). In 2009, he moved to Texas to work at the Science and Engineering Education
Paper ID #33072Minimizing Communication Challenges Faced by Virtual Project TeamsMr. Nathaniel Blalock, University of Tennessee at Knoxville Nathaniel Blalock is pursuing a Chemical Engineering degree with biomolecular and pre-medicine con- centrations from the University of Tennessee. He performs engineering education research with Dr. Court- ney Faber, metabolic engineering with Dr. Cong Trinh, protein engineering research with Dr. Eric Boder, and neuroscience research with Dr. Larry Millet.Miss Alexis Rae Walsh, University of Tennessee at Knoxville I am a fourth year Industrial Engineering student at the University of
Paper ID #33819Preparing Future Engineers Through Project Based LearningProf. Mark Wong, Contra Costa College Mark Wong is a professor of physics and engineering at Contra Costa College (San Pablo, CA).Sergio Alexander Alvarez, Contra Costa College N/AMr. Jonathan Alexander Canel, Contra Costa College Student at Contra Costa College with a major in Aerospace EngineeringMr. Phiroze Jhalman DuggalMs. Yesenia Rodriguez MorenoDaven NgMiss Nathalie ZaldivarDr. Chao Liu, Contra Costa CollegeMr. Jeff Kamalian, Contra Costa CollegeDr. Seti Sidharta, Contra Costa College American c
Paper ID #33152An Innovative Approach to Teaching Project Resource LevelingDr. David S. Greenburg, The Citadel Dr. Greenburg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Man- agement (ELPM) in the School of Engineering (SOE) at The Citadel. He served over 20 years of active military service in the United States Marine Corps. During his military career he served in a variety of pro- gressively responsible command and staff and leadership positions in Infantry, Logistics, Acquisition, and Human Resources; with peacetime and combat experience. Upon completion of active military service
Paper ID #33977Assessing the Sustainability Components of Engineering Capstone ProjectsDr. Leslie R. Brunell, Stevens Institute of Technology Leslie Brunell, PhD, PE is a Teaching Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology. She coordinates both the civil and multidisciplinary engineering senior design projects. These projects are the culmination of the undergraduate engineering experience. Students design an innovative solution to a complex problem. She has recruited professional sponsors who mentor the civil engineering design projects. The projects expose the civil engineering students to real world design problems. The
Paper ID #32322Curriculum Element: Economic Analysis Group Project Using VoiceThreadKellie Grasman, Missouri University of Science and Technology Kellie Grasman serves as an instructor in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She holds graduate degrees in engineering and business admin- istration from the University of Michigan, and began teaching in 2001 after spending several years in industry positions. She was named the 2011-2012 Robert B. Koplar Professor of Engineering Manage- ment for her achievements in online learning. She serves as an eMentor for the
Paper ID #32609A Cross-disciplinary Investigation of Project Team FunctioningProf. Margaret Garnett Smallwood, University of Texas at Dallas Margaret Garnett Smallwood is an associate professor of practice in business communications in the Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas. She teaches undergraduate business communication courses and an MBA communication course. Margaret earned her MBA from UTD in 2010, and completed her Master’s in Communication Studies from Sam Houston State University in 2020. She previously worked in public relations, journalism, and corporate communications for major
Paper ID #33159A Model Passive Solar Home Student Design ProjectDr. Matt Aldeman, Illinois State University Matthew Aldeman is an Assistant Professor of Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches in the Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology programs. Matt joined the Technology department faculty after working at the Illinois State University Center for Renewable Energy for over five years. Previously, he worked at General Electric as a wind site manager at the Grand Ridge and Rail Splitter wind projects. Matt’s experience also includes service in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear propulsion officer
Paper ID #33795A Tool for Informing Community-Engaged ProjectsCamille Velarde, University of New MexicoDr. Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico Dr. Vanessa Svihla is a learning scientist and associate professor at the University of New Mexico in the Organization, Information and Learning Sciences program and in the Chemical and Biological En- gineering Department. She served as Co-PI on an NSF RET Grant and a USDA NIFA grant, and is currently co-PI on three NSF-funded projects in engineering and computer science education, including a Revolutionizing Engineering Departments project. She was selected as a National
Paper ID #33158Relating Senior Project Time on Task to Student ScoresDr. Jeunghwan Choi, Central Washington University John(Jeunghwan) Choi is a professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Central Washington University. John teaches upper division courses including the Senior capstone course.Prof. Charles Pringle, Central Washington University Charles Pringle is a professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Central Washington University. Charles teaches upper division courses including the senior capstone course. American c Society
, and embedded systems. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Senior Elective Communications Systems Courses as Pathway to Capstone Projects in Electrical Engineering Technology ProgramAbstractIn any engineering program the capstone project is the most comprehensive work completed bythe students, and is regarded as the pinnacle of their engineering studies, with all their coursework culminating with this major design, implementation and reporting product. Coming up withthe actual topic of the project is sometimes the most difficult part of the project, especially inprograms where the project topics are not solely proposed by the faculty, and they are for
Paper ID #34751Integration of Two Unique Senior Design Projects to Engineering TechnologyDr. Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University Dr. Reg Pecen is currently a Quanta Endowed Professor of the Department of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Dr. Pecen was formerly a professor and program chairs of Electrical Engineering Technology and Graduate (MS and Doctoral) Programs in the Depart- ment of Technology at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). Dr. Pecen served as 2nd President and Professor at North American University in Houston, TX from July 2012 through December 2016. He also
Paper ID #34086IoT Environmental-monitoring System Development for Mosquito ResearchThrough Capstone Project Integration in Engineering TechnologyDr. Byul Hur, Texas A&M University Dr. B. Hur received his B.S. degree in Electronics Engineering from Yonsei University, in Seoul, Korea, in 2000, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA, in 2007 and 2011, respectively. In 2017, he joined the faculty of Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. USA, where he is currently an Assistant Professor. He worked as a postdoctoral associate from 2011
Paper ID #32683Capstone Projects Focused on the Evaluation of Existing StructuresDr. Jorge Antonio Tito P.E., University of Houston Jorge Tito is Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology. Dr. Tito received his Ph.D. and M.Sc. Degrees from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayag¨uez, Puerto Rico, in Civil Engineering with a major in Structures. He received the Civil Engineer Degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Dr. Tito has experience in teaching, structural design, and construction management, and is a Registered Professional Engineer. American c
Paper ID #32409Resilient Course Design for Teaching a Project-based Engineering CourseOnlineDr. Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University Dr. Xiaorong Zhang is an Associate Professor in Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering at San Francisco State University (SFSU). She is the Director of the Intelligent Computing and Embedded Systems Laboratory (ICE Lab) at SFSU. She has broad research experience in human-machine interfaces, neural-controlled artificial limbs, embedded systems, and intelligent computing technologies. She is a re- cipient of the NSF CAREER Award to develop the next-generation neural
Paper ID #33764Reverse Software Engineering as a Project-Based Learning ToolMs. Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University CYNTHIA C. FRY is currently a Senior Lecturer of Computer Science at Baylor University. She worked at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center as a Senior Project Engineer, a Crew Training Manager, and the Science Operations Director for STS-46. She was an Engineering Duty Officer in the U.S. Navy (IRR), and worked with the Naval Maritime Intelligence Center as a Scientific/Technical Intelligence Analyst. She was the owner and chief systems engineer for Systems Engineering Services (SES), a computer systems design
Paper ID #33521Team-Teaching a Project-Based First-Year Seminar in PandemicDr. Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University Yanjun Yan is an Associate Professor in Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. Her research interests include engineering education, swarm robotics, statistical signal processing, and swarm intelligence.Dr. Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University Dr. Jack holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s and Ph.D. in Mechanical En- gineering from the University of Western Ontario. He is currently a Distinguished Professor and Director of the School of
Paper ID #33752The PEERSIST Project: Promoting Engineering Persistence Through Peer-ledStudy GroupsMs. Thien Ngoc Y Ta, Arizona State University Thien Ta is a doctoral student of Engineering Education Systems and Design at Arizona State University. She obtained her B.S., and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering. She has taught for Cao Thang technical college for seven years in Vietnam. She is currently a graduate research associate for the Entrepreneurial Mindset initiative at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Her doctoral research focuses on Entrepreneurship Education and Innovation in