Paper ID #28324A Student Success Program for Engineering Undergraduate Students toImprove Retention and GraduationProf. Heather Shipley, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Heather J. Shipley is currently the Senior Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Uni- versity College and Burzik Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds a BS degree in Chemistry from Baylor University, Waco, Texas and a MS and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Rice University, Houston, Texas. Dr. Shipley’s research interests and expertise are in water chemistry, water
Paper ID #31371A Successful Mentoring Approach for Encouraging New NSF ProposalSubmissions from Community CollegesDr. Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons Kathleen Alfano has a Ph.D. from UCLA in Higher Education with a cognate in administration and evaluation. Her B.S. is in chemistry and she worked as an analytical chemist in industry before pursuing a career in education. She served as founder and Director of the California Consortium for Engineering Advances in Technological Education (CREATE) based at College of the Canyons from 1996 to 2016. Retired from College of the Canyons in November 2016, she is an Emeritus
Paper ID #29492A Survey of the Proportion of Classes in Undergraduate EngineeringCurricula that Include LabsEleanor Byrnes, Harvey Mudd College Ellie Byrnes is a student at Harvey Mudd College, currently pursuing a BS in Mathematics. Ellie has an interest in doing work in STEM education and expects to graduate from in May of 2021.Yaqub Alam Mahsud, Harvey Mudd CollegeSpencer Rosen, Harvey Mudd College Spencer Rosen is a student at Harvey Mudd College pursuing a BS in Engineering with an emphasis on Electrical and Computer Engineering. He expects to graduate in May of 2020.Matthew Spencer, Harvey Mudd College Matthew Spencer
Paper ID #29252Applying Systems Engineering Tools to Model a Food Justice System in anEngineering Management CourseDr. Sandra L. Furterer, University of Dayton Dr. Sandy Furterer is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Chair at the University of Day- ton, in the Department of Engineering Management, Systems and Technology. She has applied Lean Six Sigma, Systems Engineering, and Engineering Management tools in healthcare, banking, retail, higher education and other service industries, and achieved the level of Vice President in several banking insti- tutions. She previously managed the Enterprise Performance
Paper ID #28644Assessing an Assessment: A Case Study of the NSSE ’Experiences withInformation Literacy’ ModuleMs. Debbie Morrow, Grand Valley State University Debbie Morrow currently serves as Liaison Librarian to the School of Engineering and the other units within the Padnos College of Engineering & Computing at Grand Valley State University, to the Math- ematics, Statistics, and Physics departments, and to the Honors College at GVSU. In that position her primary role is to support students in courses in her liaison areas both in and outside of their classrooms. Helping students make connections between information
Paper ID #31439Beyond the Capstone: National Competition and Community Engagement inATimber Bridge Senior ProjectDr. Bin (Brenda) Zhou P.E., Central Connecticut State University Dr. Zhou is an Associate professor in the Engineering Department at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). Her research enthusiasm lies in quantitative analyses and modeling techniques, and her field of expertise is transportation planning and engineering. After joining CCSU, she expanded her work into STEM education, student outreach, and community engagement.Sylwia Tanski, Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. Sylwia is a Civil Engineer working in the
Paper ID #30596Building and Evaluating a Multi-tiered Mentor Program to IntroduceResearch to High School Women (Evaluation)Dr. Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Katherine C. Chen is the Executive Director of the STEM Education Center at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Her degrees in Materials Science and Engineering are from Michigan State University and MIT. Her research interests include pre-college engineering education, teacher education, and equity in education.Prof. Tiffiny Antionette Butler , Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Butler joined the faculty at WPI after completing a
Paper ID #28672Challenges and Opportunities Observed in the Implementation of a NewArchitectural Engineering Undergraduate Academic ProgramProf. Scott Walbridge P.E., University of Waterloo Scott Walbridge has been a professor in the University of Waterloo’s Department of Civil and Environ- mental Engineering since 2006. Prior to that, he completed his doctoral studies at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), and his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Alberta. Be- tween his master’s and doctoral studies, he worked as a structural engineering consultant for 2.5 years in Edmonton, Canada
Paper ID #29108Credited information literacy training sessions for graduate students,still relevant after 18 years: A case studyElise Anne Basque, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal Elise Anne Basque has been a Science and Engineering Librarian at Polytechnique Montr´eal since 2011. She holds a B.Sc. in mathematics and a Master’s degree in Information Science from Universit´e de Montr´eal, and a B.Ed. in education from University of Ottawa. At the Polytechnique Library, she special- izes in mathematics, statistical data, biomedical engineering, and physics engineering. She is involved in information literacy workshops and
Paper ID #30213Curri: A Curriculum Visualization System that Unifies CurricularDependencies with Temporal Student DataDr. Stephen Michael MacNeil, University of California San Diego Stephen’s research focuses on how people collaboratively make sense of complex, ’wicked’ problems. Wicked problems are dynamic and constantly changing. They involve multiple stakeholders, often with conflicting requirements. To address these challenges, Stephen develops sociotechnical systems that col- lect, organize, and use data to support reflection and collective action. He received his Ph.D. at UNC in Charlotte and is currently a
Paper ID #30664Definition of a Smart Laboratory Learning Object compatible with OnlineLaboratory Management SystemsDr. Luis Felipe Zapata-Rivera, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Felipe Zapata-Rivera got his PhD in Computer Engineering from Florida Atlantic University, in the past worked as a researcher assistant in the group of educational computer in the EAFIT University in Medellin, Colombia. His work area is specifically the online laboratories and assessment systems, he conducted his undergraduate studies in systems engineering and completed his masters in Engineering at EAFIT University. He has developed systems
Paper ID #30215Developing Virtual Reality Module to Improve Student Learning Experiencein Additive Manufacturing CurriculumProf. Jing Zhang, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Dr. Jing Zhang’s research interests are broadly centered on understanding the processing-structure- property relationships in advanced ceramics and metals for optimal performance in application, and iden- tifying desirable processing routes for its manufacture. To this end, the research group employs a blend of experimental, theoretical, and numerical approaches, focusing on several areas, including: 1. Processing
Paper ID #30344Does EPICS as a pre-college program foster engineering identitydevelopment as correlated to doing engineering?Ciera Ferrone, Arizona State University Ciera Ferrone is a graduate of Appalachian State University in beautiful Boone, North Carolina. She earned bachelors degrees in Psychology and Statistics, and a masters in Experimental Psychology with a focus in quantitative methods. Ciera is now a Research Specialist for the Department of Engineering at Arizona State University, where she conducts research in engineering education.Dr. Tirupalavanam G Ganesh, Arizona State University Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh is
Paper ID #30973Learning from Engineers to Develop a Model of Disciplinary Literacy inEngineering (Year 3)Theresa Green, Utah State University - Engineering Education Theresa Green is a graduate student at Utah State University pursuing a PhD in Engineering Education. Her research interests include K-12 STEM integration and improving diversity and inclusion in engineer- ing.Dr. Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University Angela Minichiello is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University (USU) and a registered professional mechanical engineer. Her research examines issues of
Paper ID #31669Exploration of Degree Program Change: A Novel Use of Nearest NeighborClassifiersDr. George D. Ricco, University Of Indianapolis George D. Ricco is an assistant professor of engineering and first-year engineering coordinator at the University of Indianapolis. He focuses his work between teaching the first two years of introductory en- gineering and engineering design and research in student progression. Previously, he was a special title series assistant professor in electrical engineering at the University of Kentucky, and the KEEN Program Coordinator at Gonzaga University in the School of Engineering and
Paper ID #28540Graded Homework vs. Quizzes on Homework Material: Impacts on StudentPerformance in a Thermodynamics CourseDr. John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Dr. John R. Reisel is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). In addition to research into engineering education, his efforts focus on combustion and energy utilization. Dr. Reisel also is the Coordinator of the UWM Faculty Mentoring Program. Dr. Reisel was a 2005 recipient of the UWM Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award, a 2000 recipient of the UWM College of Engineering and Applied Science Outstanding
Paper ID #28312Growth through Service – A Longitudinal Four-Phase Natural EvolutionaryStudy of an Administrative Online OrganizationDr. Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (Collegeof Engineering) Dr. Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Dr. Springer currently serves as an Executive Director for Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute lo- cated in West Lafayette, Indiana. He has over thirty-five years of theoretical and defense industry-based practical experience from four disciplines: software engineering, systems engineering, program manage- ment and human
Paper ID #31243Pre-engineering Collaboration as a Tool to Facilitate Decolonization ofNative American StudentsDr. Robert V. Pieri, North Dakota State University Dr. Robert Pieri is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at North Dakota State University (NDSU) in Fargo, ND. He has many conference publications on engineering education and design. His primary interest areas include: Engineering Education, CADD, Design, Fracture Mechanics, Materials Science and Alternative Energy Options. Prior to joining NDSU, he worked for Allied-Signal Corporation and in the aircraft supply industry. Prior to his industrial experience he taught
Paper ID #31082Scaffolding and Assessing Sustainable Design Skills in a CivilEngineering Capstone Design CourseDr. Elise Barrella P.E., Wake Forest University Dr. Elise Barrella is a founding faculty member of the Department of Engineering at Wake Forest Univer- sity and a registered Professional Engineer. She is passionate about curriculum development, scholarship and student mentoring on transportation systems, sustainability, and engineering design. Dr. Barrella completed her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Georgia Tech where she conducted research in transportation and sustainability as part of the Infrastructure
Paper ID #30507Student performance in an online chemical engineering thermodynamicscourse on a summer scheduleDr. David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky David L. Silverstein is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Kentucky. He is also the Director of the College of Engineering’s Extended Campus Programs in Paducah, Kentucky, where he has taught since 1999. His PhD and MS studies in ChE were completed at Vanderbilt University, and his BSChE at the University of Alabama. Silverstein’s research interests include conceptual learning tools and training, and he has particular interests in faculty
Paper ID #28955Student responses to active learning strategies: A comparison betweenproject-based and traditional engineering programsDr. Elizabeth Pluskwik, Minnesota State University, Mankato Elizabeth leads the Engineering Management and Statistics competencies at Iron Range Engineering, an ABET-accredited project-based engineering education program located in northern Minnesota. She enjoys helping student engineers develop entrepreneurial mindsets through active and collaborative learning in the classroom, on project design teams, and while out on co-op placement. Her prior education and industry experience are in
Paper ID #31021A comparative study on gender bias in the purchase of STEM toys(Fundamental)Mrs. Huma Shoaib, Purdue University Huma Shoaib is a graduate student working jointly between Engineering Education and Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University. Her research focus is computational thinking, and un- derstanding computational and engineering identity development in undergraduate students to overcome issues related to women persistence in undergraduate engineering programs.Dr. Monica E Cardella, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Monica E. Cardella is a Professor of
Paper ID #28792A Design Thinking Approach to Increasing Student Efficacy in theInternship Search ProcessDr. Katherine McConnell, University of Colorado Boulder Katherine McConnell is a Senior Professional Development Advisor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her work focuses on the integration of experiential learning, industry connections, and career-oriented education across the curriculum. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 A Design Thinking Approach to Increasing Student Efficacy in the
Paper ID #30121A doctorate that works: Non-traditional populations served on both sidesof the AtlanticDr. Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Michael J. Dyrenfurth is a Professor Emeritus and formerly Graduate Programs Coordinator in the De- partment of of Technology Leadership and Innovation in Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute. He is a member of the ASEE and he has served on both the ENT and the ETD Board of directors and as program chair for the ASEE ENT (2014) and the CIEC in New Orleans (2008). Previously he completed a four year term as Assistant
Paper ID #30375A Framework for Evaluation of Large Online Graduate Level Courses forProfessional LearnersDr. Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Douglas is an Assistant Professor in the Purdue School of Engineering Education. Her research is focused on improving methods of assessment in large learning environments to foster high-quality learning opportunities. Additionally, she studies techniques to validate findings from machine-generated educational data.Hillary E. Merzdorf, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Hillary E. Merzdorf
Paper ID #29298Adoption of Additive Manufacturing Certifications and Metal AdditiveManufacturing by Technology ProgramsDr. Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University Dr. Ranjeet Agarwala serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Systems at East Carolina University. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the North Carolina State University. Since 2001 he has taught courses in Engineering Design, Thermal and Fluid Systems, Digital Manufactur- ing, and 3D printing, GD&T, Electro-Mechanical Systems, Statics and Dynamics. His research interests are in the areas of Sustainability such as Renewable
Paper ID #30259Assessing School-to-Career Pathways for Manufacturing in RuralCommunities: Further Investigation of Advanced Manufacturing ProgramsinNorthwest FloridaDr. Marcia A. Mardis, Florida State University Marcia A. Mardis is a Professor and Associate Dean at Florida State University’s College of Communica- tion & Information and Associate Director of the Information Institute. Author of numerous publication and recipient of over two decades of federally funded research grants, Dr. Mardis’ work focuses on professional identity creation, educational text and data mining, and technician education improvement.Dr. Faye R
Paper ID #29219Bringing Building Information Modeling (BIM) into the Process forBuilding Structure Design CoursesProf. John J Phillips P.E., Oklahoma State University JOHN PHILLIPS, a registered engineer and associate professor of architectural engineering, practiced as a structural engineer for nine years before returning to his alma mater to teach at Oklahoma State University. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses to architecture, architectural engineering, and civil engineering students that include Statics, Analysis I, Foundations, Timbers, Steel, Concrete, Masonry, Steel II, Concrete II, Steel III, Concrete III
Paper ID #29374Effective Learning Strategies: Grading Rubric to Enhance Student LearningDr. Muzammil Arshad, Texas A&M University Dr. Muzammil Arshad earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology, and his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan. Prior to joining Texas A&M University, Dr. Arshad taught at Florida Institute of Technology and Uni- versity of Wisconsin-Platteville. His research interests are in the areas of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Internal
Paper ID #30780Many Facets of Imagination: What Really Matters in Engineering EthicsInstruction?Mr. Yousef Jalali, Virginia Tech Yousef Jalali is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He re- ceived a B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering and M.Eng. in Energy Systems Engineering. His research interests include interaction between critical thinking, imagination, and ethical reasoning, interpersonal and interinstitutional collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion, systems thinking, and chemical en- gineering learning systems. Yousef taught chemical engineering courses for a few