thinking, andsocietal concerns about using technology. The course also addresses privacy, surveillance, andautomation, in addition to innovative research on topics such as "Digital Twins."Data CollectionThe initial class session broadly introduced the topics covered throughout the course. However,the first class did not define the concepts addressed in this study in detail or provide additionalresources. Data for this study were collected in the first week of the course during a fall 2022iteration. Students completed a reflection assignment to gauge their understanding of AI conceptsand what influenced their knowledge before being exposed to the course topics. The questionsposed to the students were left open-ended to allow students to provide
manydifferent multi-step methods proposed on how to arrive at a final working solution for a givenproblem. From the 10 step process proposed by (Eide, 1997) which emphasized getting a clearunderstanding of problem constraints and criteria before prototyping design solutions andselecting a final design, to the multistep process proposed by (Guzey, 2017) which emphasizedthe importance of building, testing, rebuilding, and retesting, it is evident that the design processis fluid and can be represented in many ways depending on the problem type and solution goals.The method used to arrive at a final system-level design from an initial open-ended problemdescription, specifically for this research, can be summarized by the following design process,loosely
Paper ID #36637Study of Candida albicans Biofilm Inhibition on Coated Medical DevicesDr. Dorina Marta Mihut, Mercer University Dr. Dorina Marta Mihut is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Mer- cer University School of Engineering. She graduated with Ph.D. in Materials Science at University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ph.D. in Technical Physics at Babes-Bolyai University, Romania; M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Technical Uni- versity Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Her teaching and research interests are in the area of materials science
published 16 papers in peer-reviewed journals, 28 papers in peer-reviewed conference proceedings, and given 12 technical presentations on various topics including: additive manufacturing, mechatronics, biomechan- ics, and engineering education. He currently teaches the Engineered Systems In Society, Mechanical Engineering Professional Practice, and Capstone Design I and II courses.Dr. Priya T Goeser, Georgia Southern University Dr. Priya T. Goeser is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Southern University - Armstrong Campus in Savannah. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware. Her current research interests ©American Society
critical thinking and the ability to apply new knowledge topractice.BackgroundUnderstanding how to improve Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) educationhas been an ongoing topic of interest for many national leaders in education in recent years8-17.Since 2009, when the “Educate to Innovate” campaign was launched, improving STEM educationhas become one of the top priorities for the U.S. government calling for a fundamental change inhow STEM disciplines are approached18. For many years, educators have been actively involvedin a wide variety of research initiatives trying to develop and implement innovative learningenvironments, tools, and methodologies to maximize the effectiveness of the teaching and learningmodels used in STEM
conduct research on Smart Energy Management Systems in High-Rise Buildings. During her industry career, she designed and procured the electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems for large commercial, residential and industrial buildings. She established the BS EE, BS CpE and MS EE Concentrations in Power Engineering at GMU. She supports energy-related projects and initiatives at GMU, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team on research projects in the areas of smart grid, power system protection and cybersecurity, Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) and grid modernization.Mr. Matthew Gardner, ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section
leverage scientific resultsinto actionable science (3,4). Our team has implemented CER (community-engaged research)with the explicit goal of developing and iteratively refining a traineeship model that preparestrainees to address societal challenges beyond their own scientific focus. This is one example ofconvergence research, where a compelling societal need drives the research and brings togetherdisciplines that weren’t initially focusing on that need (5). In order to achieve convergentresearch in a symbiotic manner we designed a program that can be adapted depending on thespecific community stakeholder and needs to be addressed. (6)We seek to enhance trainees’: (1) convergent research skills (e.g. team science, problemidentification, hypothesis
incorporating gamification techniques to increase children’s motivation for speech therapy through a more interactive experience.Dr. Cheryl Seals, Auburn University Dr. Cheryl Denise Seals is a professor in Auburn University’s Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. She graduated with a B.S. C.S. from Grambling State University, M.S. C.S. from North Carolina A&T State University, and a Ph.D. C.S. from Virginia Tech. Seals conducts research in Human-Centered Articffidial Intelligence U & HCI with an emphasis on visual programming of educa- tional simulations, user interface design & evaluation, and educational gaming technologies. Dr. Seals also works with computing outreach initiatives to improve
curriculum revolution. Some claims that thereforming of engineering education should focus on the engineering curriculum or the pedagogyand learning modes employed, while others prefer developing brand-new engineering programsbased on new technologies (Jorgensen, 2012). Starting in the early 21st Century, called the FourthRevolution, two kinds of reform for engineering education were initiated in the United States. Thefirst one is to change the engineering curricula, pedagogy, and learning modes in the existingprogram, while the latter one is to establish a brand-new engineering education program with allnovel research methods and topics. The first batch of experimental doctoral engineering educationprograms was founded at Purdue University, Utah
). In vivo coding. In Matthes, J. (Ed.), The international encyclopedia of communication research methods. New York, NY: Wiley-Blackwell. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118901731.iecrm0270AcknowledgementsThis project is generously funded by various supporting agencies including VentureWell, theASEE-Lemelson Foundation partnership, the Center for Energy Systems Research (CESR) atTennessee Technological University, and the Rural Reimagined Initiative (RRI) from TennesseeTechnological University.Author BiosDipendra WagleDipendra Wagle is currently a doctoral student in Chemical Engineering at the TennesseeTechnological University (TNTech). He holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering atTNTech and his dissertation
Conversations inHigher Education, 1(2), 176- 202.2. Jorgensen, S., Andrea Arce-Trigatti, J. Robby Sanders, & Pedro E. Arce. 2019.“Promoting innovative learning strategies: A collaborative curricular re-design at theundergraduate level,” Proceedings from the American Society for Engineering EducationSoutheastern Conference. March 10-12,2019. Raleigh, North Carolina.3. Oyanader, S., Luis Hevia, Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Stephanie Jorgensen, J. Robby Sanders,& Pedro E. Arce. 2021. “Role of the Graduate Student Mentors in the Successful Recruitmentand Mentoring of Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Research Initiatives.” Paper presentedat the 14th Annual Tennessee STEM Education Research Conference. January 16-17, 2021.[Virtual Conference due to
Mechanical Engineering embraced podcasting as a means to engage withpre-college, college, and graduate-level students and researchers. This paper describes theobjectives in the development of the podcast, selection of podcast guests, logistics of podcastlaunch, engagement metrics, and leveraging of department social media to promote the podcasteffort. Lessons learned are provided for those interested in pursuing similar endeavors at adepartment/unit level.KeywordsPodcast, COVID-19, outreachIntroductionWith the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, most STEM outreach activities pivoted to virtualdelivery, or were cancelled altogether. The Department of Mechanical Engineering at GeorgeMason was seeking innovative ways to continue to advance our goals for
- cer University in 2002, he worked in industry as a Senior Software Engineer at Ciena Corp in Alpharetta, GA, Senior Software Engineer at Motorola in Tempe, AZ, and a Systems Engineer at Valmet Automation, Calgary, Canada. His teaching and research interests include using mobile technologies to improve health- care in under-served and low-resource communities, cybersecurity including software security, computer networks, and microcontrollers/embedded systems.Dr. Stephen Hill, Mercer University Stephen Hill earned his BS in General Sciences from Morehouse College and his BSME, MSME, and Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is currently an associate dean and associate professor in the School of
collaboration with industrial and governmental agencies, and academic partners. She has published her work in peer-reviewed international conferences and journals. Her current research interests include data management, data valuation and AI and engineering educa- tion. Her teaching/mentoring activities focus on developing and offering classes in project-based learning environments as well as, advising and mentoring students working in industry-driven problems. Before joining Virginia Tech, she was tenured Associate Professor at the Computer Science Department, Aalborg University, Denmark, a Senior R&D Engineer in industry and academic research centers in USA and Europe, and the founder and Director of DataLab, George
University Dr. Joseph Shelton is an assistant professor in the Computer Science department at VSU. He is a recent computer science Ph.D. graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (NCAT) State Uni- versity. He has published over 30 publications that incorporated artificial intelligence techniques, a vital role in data analytics. Additionally, he has participated in a number of activities that emphasized teaching STEM principles to a young audience. Though Dr. Shelton focused on innovating his research, he also has a passion for educating any audience in his research. Dr. Shelton is working with the national 4H program to inspire young practitioners up to age 14 in STEM fields, specifically computer science
of multi-disciplinary design, computational mechanics, nanotechnology, and related topics. Dr. Pidaparti has published over 300 technical papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings. Dr. Pidaparti received a Research Initiation Award from the National Science Foundation and the Young Investigator Award from the Whitaker Foundation. He is a member of Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Gamma Tau, and Who’s Who societies. He is a member of professional societies including AIAA (Associate Fellow), AAAS (Fellow), ASME (Fellow), RAeS (Fellow), and ASEE (member). Dr. Pidaparti will move to University of Georgia in January 2014 as a professor of mechanical engineering. ©American Society for
Capstone Design projects at our machine shop at Innovation Drive located near GMU’s Science and Technology Campus in Manassas, VA. Along with assisting undergraduate students with their class projects, I also help our research professors at Innovation Drive with fabrication of parts or any other needs that may arise for their lab. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference SeaPerch and SeaGlide Camp Implementation Leigh McCue, Vanessa Barth, Johnnie Hall George Mason UniversityAbstractThis paper provides a summary of the activities and format of
, Equity, and Inclusion”: A2 Case Study in Graduate Course Design and Assessment3 Bryn E. Seabrook4 University of Virginia 5 Abstract 6 7 Racist soap dispensers, algorithmic bias, and the confrontation of historical inequities exemplify 8 incomplete engineering. What these case studies neglect to account for is diversity, equity, and 9 inclusion (DEI). How does the engineer of the twenty-first century understand the impact of their10 research in the context of DEI? Non-technical engineering courses provide important tools to11 better understand the sociotechnical systems of the profession. This study evaluates a new12 graduate level
. Hilda Goins, an Assistant Professor at High Point University, earned her PhD from North Carolina A&T State University. She has several published articles based on the application of machine-learning to health-related issues. In addition, she has co-authored a book chapter with her postdoctoral professor. Her research interests include engineering education, cybersecurity, and diversity in research.Mr. Matthew Featherston Eaton, High Point University In my current role as the Makerspace and Engineering Lab Manager at High Point University, I have the distinct pleasure of assisting both faculty and students in developing custom engineering projects, ranging from embedded systems applications to intelligent robotic
explore new skills and fields of knowledge. This supportmanifests itself at various levels, from university wide initiatives to department level resources and itconsists of physical resources, mentoring networks and innovation focused events. Each initiative,program and resource do of course, emphasize the types of support typically provided by the organizer.The graduate school stimulates innovation through its annual Research and Creative Achievement Week(RCAW) [2], the Research, Economic Development and Engagement (REDE) department is running NSFI-Corps [3] programs to stimulate entrepreneurship, while the College of Business is organizing a PirateEntrepreneurship Challenge [4].The availability of all these efforts to encourage and support
nature of thedata collected and the lack of direct contact with human subjects. This paper does not reveal anypersonally identifiable information. Moreover, our study follows the ethical considerationsadopted by other researchers to conduct social media analysis of users' posts [15]–[17]. To analyzequalitative aspects, we conducted a manual thematic analysis [18]. We developed the codes usingan empirical bottom-up approach based on grounded theory [19]. In our initial analysis of theposts, we identified the codes. We also used human coding to extract a codebook, including topicsabout work-related concerns among Neurodiverse users. The code identification is based on priorwork related to social media analysis [10], [15], [20], [21]5. ResultsBased
design, computational mechanics, STEM Education, and related topics. Dr. Pidaparti has published over 300 technical papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings. Dr. Pidaparti received a Research Initiation Award from the National Science Foundation and the Young Investigator Award from the Whitaker Foundation. He is a member of Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Gamma Tau, and Who’s Who societies. He is a member of professional societies including AIAA (Associate Fellow), AAAS (Fellow), ASME (Fellow), RAeS (Fellow), and ASEE (member).Dr. John M Mativo, University of Georgia Dr. John Mativo is Associate Professor at the University of Georgia. His research interest lies in two fields. The first is research focusing on best
Paper ID #36660Establishing Consistent Evaluation Metrics to Combat Pre-RequisiteDeficits in Entry-Level Mechanical Engineering CoursesDr. Alta Knizley, Mississippi State University Alta Knizley is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Missis- sippi State University. Her professional interests and research fields include engineering education and outreach, energy sustainability, and numerical modeling of thermodynamical applications. She is the founder and primary faculty advisor of the Mechanical Engineering Ladies Organization. Alta has been a part of the faculty at MSU since 2012 and
. in Chemical Engineering (Queen’s University).Professional skills and safety are my main pedagogical interests, coupled with research interestsin bioprocess engineering, environmental engineering, environmental risk management. I’m alsoactive in developing workforce development initiatives, specifically within thebiopharmaceutical manufacturing space. Beyond academia, I have 7+ years of internationalconsulting experience working with the U.K. government, European Union, and the UnitedNations. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section ConferenceNatasha SmithI am an Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University ofVirginia
Paper ID #36529On the Use of Video in Support of a Maritime Robotics STEM OutreachProgramDr. Leigh S McCue, George Mason University Leigh McCue is an Associate Professor and Chair of George Mason University’s Department of Mechan- ical Engineering.Stacey Rathbun, George Mason University Television Stacey is a Senior Producer/Director at George Mason University Television.Dr. Ali Khalid Raz, George Mason University Dr. Ali Raz is an Assistant Professor at George Mason University Systems Engineering and Operations Research department and an Assistant Director of Intelligent Systems and Integration at the C4I and Cyber
Paper ID #36505Assessing the Impact of Student Choice of ElectivesDr. Colin J. Reagle P.E., George Mason University Colin Reagle specializes in the areas of thermal fluid flows and sustainable energy systems. He leverages his past experience as a researcher at Virginia Tech, which includes projects for Solar Turbines, Siemens, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, and Honeywell. Reagle also worked as a researcher for Techsburg, a small engineering services company in Christiansburg, Virginia. Reagle’s primary focus at Mason is teaching and leadership in the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program. He has a passion for
Paper ID #36614Students’ Preference for a Capstone Design Project: An Examination ofthe Impact of Accidental CompetenciesDr. Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Dr. Felix Ewere is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engi- neering at North Carolina State University and Instructor of the Aerospace Engineering Capstone Senior Design courses. Engineering research interests are in the science and technology at the intersection of aerodynamics, structural mechanics, energy, and smart materials. Recent works have focused on exploit- ing aeroelastic instabilities on
electrical engineering doctorate from Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, in 2005. He has developed and taught a wide range of courses mainly in electrical and computer engineering. Has led multidisciplinary teams in multiple STEM programs. His research interests include System Level Synthesis Techniques, Multi-Objective Optimization, and K-20 Integrative STEM education.Dr. Garrick E. Louis, University of Virginia Garrick Louis is Associate Professor of Engineering Systems and Environment (ESE), and Associate Pro- fessor of Engineering & Society at the University of Virginia. His research investigates local capacity building for sustained access to infrastructure-based services and sustainable development in low
leads articulation and the curriculum alignment effort of 53 gateway courses between UCF and DirectConnect partner institutions. Prior to joining UCF, Har- rison worked for three years at West Virginia University (WVU) as a project specialist in Undergraduate Academic Affairs and an adjunct professor in WVU’s College of Education and Human Services where he taught undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Harrison holds a B.A. in Education (Kenyatta Uni- versity, Kenya), a M.A. in Special Education (WVU), and Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (WVU). His research focuses on the role of curriculum on student access, success, and persistent.Dr. Shawn A Putnam, University of Central Florida Dr. Shawn A. Putnam joined
Worldwide. Ciprian worked with various governments on defining national level and agency level IPv6 strategies and standards. He also worked with product and test teams on specific IPv6 features and roadmaps towards IPv6 readiness. Ciprian authored two IPv6 books: ”Deploying IPv6 Networks” and ”Global IPv6 Strategies”. He co-authored 5 IPv6 related IETF RFCs and multiple IPv6 related patents and he contributed to multiple technology and scientific publications.. Ciprian is an IPv6 Forum Fellow and for the past 15 years, he served as a subject matter expert for the European Commission on Next Generation Infrastructure and Security. Ciprian is currently an Assistant Professor at East Carolina University where his research