Paper ID #15029Enhancements for the Online Ethics Center for Engineering and ScienceDr. Frazier F. Benya, National Academy of Engineering Frazier Benya is a Program Officer in the National Academy of Engineering’s Center for Engineering Ethics and Society (CEES). She manages the projects run by CEES including the Online Ethics Center (OEC) for Engineering and Science website. Her work at the NAE has focused on ethics education for engineers and scientists; climate change, engineered systems, and society; energy ethics; and ethical and social issues with advancing military technologies. She received her Ph.D. in
Paper ID #16387Uncovering Forms of Wealth and Capital Using Asset Frameworks in Engi-neering EducationDr. Julie P. Martin, Clemson University Julie P. Martin is an assistant professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. Her research interests focus on social factors affecting the recruitment, retention, and career development of underrepresented students in engineering. Dr. Martin is a 2009 NSF CAREER awardee for her research entitled, ”Influence of Social Capital on Under-Represented Engineering Students Academic and Career Decisions.” She held an American Association for the Advancement of Science
Paper ID #16670Using the Engineering Design Process to Complement the Teaching and Learn-ing of MathematicsDr. Aaron Brakoniecki, Boston University Dr. Aaron Brakoniecki is a Lecturer at Boston University. His research focuses on preservice teachers’ uses of technology (specifically, the Internet) to support their learning of mathematics. He is also involved with the Noyce BEST project at BU, which focuses on training engineers to become mathematics teachers in high needs classrooms.Mr. Michael Ward, Boston University Michael Ward is currently entering his senior year of Mechanical Engineering while simultaneously earn
Paper ID #15583Restructuring Digital Design Courses in Electrical and Computer Engineer-ing Technology Programs, Preparing the Engineer of 2020Dr. Mihaela Radu , State University of New York - Farmingdale Dr. Mihaela Radu received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Cluj- Napoca, in 2000 and the M. Eng. degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Before joining the Department of Electrical and Com- puter Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College in 2012, Dr. Radu was a faculty member of the Applied Electronics
Paper ID #17316Freshman Residential Schools for Undergraduate On-Campus and OnlineEngineering StudentsDr. John Matthew Long, Deakin University Dr. John M. Long completed his undergraduate degree in physics at the University of Michigan (Flint) in 1987, while working as an analytical chemist at AC Spark Plug, General Motors Corporation. In 1995 he completed a PhD in physics at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Since then he has worked in the School of Engineering at Deakin University, where he teaches physics, materials, and electronics. His research interests include materials-analysis techniques and engineering
Paper ID #16232Engineering Competency ModelMs. Catherine Leslie, Engineers Without Borders - USA Ms. Leslie is a licensed Civil Engineer in Colorado with over 20 years of experience in the design and management of civil engineering projects. After ten years as Civil Engineering Manager at Tetra Tech, Inc., she assumed the role of Executive Director of Engineers Without Borders–USA, a position she held on a volunteer basis for six years. Ms. Leslie began her work in developing countries as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Stationed in Nepal, she developed solutions related to drinking water and sanitation projects. During the
Paper ID #14901The 2015 Capstone Design Survey: Observations from the Front LinesDr. Susannah Howe, Smith College Susannah Howe, Ph.D. is the Design Clinic Director in the Picker Engineering Program at Smith College, where she coordinates and teaches the capstone engineering design course. Her current research focuses on innovations in engineering design education, particularly at the capstone level. She is invested in building the capstone design community; she is a leader in the biannual Capstone Design Conferences and the Capstone Design Hub initiative. She is also involved with efforts to foster design learning in
the expectation of an engineer. Two of the eleven ABETStudent Outcomes5 highlight on ethical responsibility of an engineer, and understanding theimpact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. ASCE also highlights on thewell-being of our communities and consistently improving the quality of life of the generalpublic4. IEEE emphasizes on engineers’ responsibility in making decisions consistent with thesafety, health, and welfare of the public6. To meet the needs of the society and to train theengineering students with the importance of ‘serving the community’ we created a course calledService Learning. The students are expected to understand the importance of ‘serving thecommunity’ and gain the perspective of improving the
the company performed many private and government projects. Dr. Fathizadeh has published numerous journal, conference and technical articles. He has been instrumental figure in establishing mechatronic engineering technology at Purdue University Calumet. His areas of interests are, control systems, power systems, power electronics, energy, and system integration. Dr. Fathizadeh is a registered professional engineer in the State of Illinois.Mr. Uditha Sudheera Navaratne, Purdue University - West Lafayette Uditha S. Navaratne is a Ph,D. student at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. He received B.Sc.(Eng.) from University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in 2007 and MS degree from Purdue University in 2012
Rio Grande Valley, 1201 West University Drive, Edinburg TX 78539AbstractGrowing energy demand is connected to water availability and climate change and it placesadditional stress on the environment. Thereby, It is critical to prepare the next generation ofengineers and professionals to face the challenges in bioenergy, expand sustainable alternatives tofossil fuels1 and enable climate-smart agriculture2,3. To address this challenge, a career-orientedmultidisciplinary educational model is being implemented at three minority-serving institutions.This paper discusses the foundation of this educational program, which provides a robustresponse to the current sustainability issues by conducting multidisciplinary coordinatededucation, mentoring
Paper ID #15673Computer and Information Technology Tools in Signals & SystemsCheryl Xu, Florida State University Dr. Chengying Xu received the Ph.D. in 2006 in mechanical engineering from Purdue University, U.S.A., and the M.S. in 2001 in mechanical manufacturing and automation from Beijing University of Aero- nautics and Astronautics, China. She currently is an associate professor at the Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Her research interests include high temperature sensor design, intelligent systems and control theory, manufacturing of advanced materials. Dr. Xu has co-authored a textbook: Intelligent
. She took part in the development of the teaching programs for the second course students. Marina Panteleeva continued her career in Kazan National Research Technological University at the po- sition of Assistant Professor in the Department of Foreign languages for Professional Communication, Kazan National Research Technological University. Her area of responsibilities includes English classes with the BcS students and training courses for university professors. She is engaged in work of Depart- ment of Foreign Languages for Professional Communication where she teaches a course of Interpretation. Marina Panteleeva has worked in the Protocol Office of International Affairs Department of Kazan Na- tional Research
Paper ID #14762BYOE: Learning Tool for Lithium-Ion Battery Management SystemDr. Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University GENE LIAO is currently Director of the Electric-drive Vehicle Engineering and Alternative Energy Tech- nology programs and Professor at Wayne State University. He received a M.S. in mechanical engineering from Columbia University, and a doctor of engineering from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He has over 17 years of industrial practices in the automotive sector prior to becoming a faculty member. Dr. Liao has research and teaching interests in the areas of hybrid vehicles, energy storage, and
Paper ID #14598Teaching Professional Engineering Ethics in Civil and Construction Engi-neeringDr. Hossein Ataei P.E., Syracuse University Dr. Ataei is an Assistant Professor of Civil & Infrastructure Engineering at Syracuse University in New York. As a registered Professional Engineer both in Canada and in the United States, he has the indus- try experience in the fields of structural design of civil infrastructure systems; business administration of heavy civil projects and project controls of large-scale civil infrastructure for global Engineering- Procurement and Construction firms. He has also been involved in
Paper ID #14610Investigating and Comparing Two Different CAD Methodologies to CreateTop-down AssembliesDr. Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University Ibrahim Zaid is a professor of mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering at Northeastern Uni- versity. He received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Akron. Zeid has an international background. He received his B.S. (with highest honor) and M.S. from Cairo University in Egypt. He has received var- ious honors and awards both in Egypt and the United States. He is the recipient of both the Northeastern Excellence in Teaching Award and the SAE Ralph R. Teetor
Paper ID #17089WORK IN PROGRESS: Quantitative Information Acquisition and Utiliza-tion by First-Year Engineering StudentsMr. Guannan Liu, Purdue University - West LafayetteMs. DeLean Tolbert, Purdue University - West Lafayette DeLean Tolbert is an Engineering Education doctoral candidate at Purdue University. She earned a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan–Dearborn and a M.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Michigan. Through her dissertation, DeLean investigates the ways that Black boys develop Engineer of 2020 attributes in their precollege out-of-school time lived experiences
Paper ID #15238Science Fiction Literature Crossed with Nanotechnology: How ExperientialLearning Enhances Engineering Education?Dr. Anne-Marie Nickel, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Anne-Marie Nickel is a Professor of Chemistry at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). In 2002, she earned her Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She earned her B.A. in Chemistry at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin in 1997. Dr. Nickel is a member of the ASEE and the American Chemical Society (ACS). e-mail:nickel@msoe.eduDr. Jennifer Kelso Farrell, Milwaukee School of Engineering Jennifer
of California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He was a former President and is current Industrial Advisor to the Cal Poly Amateur Radio Club (www.W6BHZ.org). He is very involved in community events and regularly provides communica- tions for bike rides and triathlons, helps at local repeater work days, and assists several testing sessions each year. His Masters Thesis is titled: Radio Direction Finding Network Receiver Design for Low-cost Public Service Applications. Marcel was licensed on Cinco de Mayo in 2008 as KI6QDJ. He received his Extra License in the Summer of 2010 and is now holds the callsign: AI6MS. He is an ARRL Life Member and has used his VE credentials to help license over 673 hams
Paper ID #14838The Value of Interpersonal Skills Training in Engineering Education: An In-teractive Panel Discussion with the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Futures ProgramDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engi- neering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her
Paper ID #16920Using Stickers and Copper Tape to Prototype and Explore Electrical Circuits(P12 Resource Exchange)Jana Sebestik, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Jana Sebestik received a B.S. in mathematics and M.Ed. Jana Sebestik is the Assistant Director of STEM Curriculum Design in the Office for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (MSTE) at the University of Illinois. Before coming to MSTE, Jana spent 34 years as a public school classroom teacher. She currently coordinates education and outreach for four NSF/DOE funded energy and cyber related projects. She helps engineers and research scientists
- place. Dr. Fitzpatrick holds an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering, a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and was a practicing engineer for GE, Microsoft and other leading companies before earning her Ph.D. in educational psychology.Dr. Manuela Romero, University of Wisconsin, Madison Manuela Romero is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs in the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.Dr. Jennifer Sheridan, University of Wisconsin, Madison Dr. Sheridan is the Executive and Research Director of the Women in Science & Engineering Leadership Institute (WISELI) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. c American Society for Engineering Education
across the entire tra- jectory of the profession. Her research focuses on teacher education, classroom assessment, and P-16 environmental and engineering education.Dr. Laura Meszaros Dearolf, The Perry InitiativeAmy C Bucha, The Perry Initiative Amy has been involved in the Perry Initiative since 2012. Since then she has run programs in multi- ple cites, managed all local volunteers, and created a functional inventory and shipping system. While working with Perry, Amy received her Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware and now works for the University of Delaware as a Researcher in the Nursing Department designing and testing teaching equipment for nursing trainees.Dr. Lisa L
Paper ID #16591Exploring Motivations of Volunteer Undergraduate Head Mentors in Engi-neering Outreach to Underserved and Underrepresented K-12 MenteesJennifer L Sullivan, Rice University Jenny works as a research engineer at Rice University, where she splits her time between helping to coor- dinate the DREAM – Achievement through Mentorship program and conducting research in rehabilitation robotics. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Rice University and a master’s degree from the University of British Columbia, both in mechanical engineering. She enjoys doing outreach work to increase diversity in STEM, having served as a
Paper ID #14628Transforming Curriculum for Workforce Development in Green Plastics Man-ufacturing Technology (GPMT) for STEM: Lesson LearnedDr. Spencer Seung Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Dr. Spencer Kim is an Associate Professor in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology Department (MMET) at RIT, and serves as Associate Director of American Packaging Corporation Cen- ter for Packaging Innovation at RIT. He previously worked in the semiconductor industry. Dr. Kim, as a PI or Co-PI, received grants and sponsorship from NSF, SME, SPE, universities, and industries. In 2009 and 2013, he was
Paper ID #15189Long-Term Effects of Partner Programming in an Introductory ComputerScience Sequence (Work in Progress)Dr. Andrew DeOrio, University of Michigan Andrew DeOrio is a lecturer at the University of Michigan. His research interests are in ensuring the correctness of computer systems, including medical devices, internet of things devices, and digital hard- ware. In addition to teaching software and hardware courses, he teaches Creative Process and works with students on technology-driven creative projects.Mr. Andrew Giugliano, University of Michigan Andrew Giugliano is a student at the University of Michigan. His
Paper ID #16103Using an Aquifer Simulation to Investigate Relationships between Ground-water, Human Activity, and Drought (P12 Resource Exchange)Samantha Lindgren, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Samantha Lindgren is the Coordinator of STEM Teacher Development at The Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (MSTE) in the College of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. A former Physics and Environmental Science teacher, she now writes STEM cur- riculum that integrates engineering into science curriculum. She has presented at annual conferences such as American Society for