Paper ID #21339Incorporating Active Learning and Sustainable Engineering Concepts into aRequired Materials ClassDr. William M. Jordan, Baylor University William Jordan is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Baylor University. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in metallurgical engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, an M.A. degree in theology from Denver Seminary, and a Ph.D. in mechanics and materials from Texas A & M University. He teaches materials-related courses and does research with natural fiber composite materials. He is also interested in entrepreneurship,sustainable engineering, and appropriate technology
no time in industry, oftenstruggle with connecting course learning objectives to the wider outside world. However,students benefit from intentional interactions with professionals in their area of study [1].Informational interviews, site visits [2], industry-sponsored projects [3], and adjunct instructorsfrom industry [4] all provide educational advantages within the context of an engineeringcurriculum. Each of these can require a great deal of time on the part of the industry liaison ornecessitate curricular changes. Another common tactic is to bring in a guest lecturer for a singleclass session to give a talk on her specialty or to tie class material to industry. This is a fairlycommon practice and relatively easy to schedule because one
is certified as a Training and Development Professional (CTDP) from the Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD). Dr. Bodnar’s research interests relate to the incorporation of active learning techniques in undergradu- ate classes (problem based learning, games and simulations, etc.) as well as integration of innovation and entrepreneurship into the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering curriculum. In addition, she is actively en- gaged in the development of a variety of informal science education approaches with the goal of exciting and teaching K-12 students about regenerative medicine and its potential.Dr. Joseph De-Chung Shih, Stanford University Dr. Joseph Shih is a Lecturer in the Department of
Paper ID #27483”Adopt-a-Material”: A Case Study for Self-driven Learning Process for Un-dergraduate StudentsDr. Ajay P. Malshe, University of Arkansas Dr. Malshe is a Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering and 21st Century Endowed Chair Professor at the University of Arkansas. His fields of academic and industrial interest are advanced man- ufacturing, bio-inspired materials and designing and system integration. He has overlapping 23 years of academic plus 15 years of industrial entrepreneurship experience. Application areas of his interest are large scale systems, engineering in nature and social
), founder of The Design & Entrepreneurship Network (DEN), and Division I rower. In her spare time, Bre teaches design thinking workshops for higher education faculty/administrators at the Stanford d.School, coaches a global community of learners through IDEO U, and fails miserably at cooking.Dr. Elizabeth A. Reddy, University of San Diego Elizabeth Reddy is a post-doctoral research associate at the University of San Diego’s Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering. She is a social scientist, holding a PhD in cultural anthropology from the Univer- sity of California at Irvine and an MA in Social Science from the University of Chicago. She is Co-Chair of the Committee for the Anthropology of Science, Technology and
Paper ID #20228Using Undergraduate Research to Teach Advanced MaterialsDr. William M. Jordan, Baylor University William Jordan is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Baylor University. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in metallurgical engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, an M.A. degree in theology from Denver Seminary, and a Ph.D. in mechanics and materials from Texas A & M University. He teaches materials-related courses and does research with natural fiber composite materials. He is also interested in entrepreneurship,sustainable engineering, and appropriate technology in developing countries
was director of the (Engineers in Technical Humanitarian Opportunities of Service-Learning) for approximately ten years. She has incorporated service-learning projects into her classes and laboratories since she started teaching in 2000. Her research interests include community engaged learning and pedagogy, K-12 outreach, biomaterials and materials testing and analysis. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Special Interest Section of a Core Mechanical Engineering Course – Biomaterial Emphasis of an Introduction to Materials CourseABSTRACTThe University of Dayton (UD) is part of the Kern Entrepreneurship Education Network (KEEN)which aims to instill the entrepreneurial mindset in
, and PhD), founder of The Design & Entrepreneurship Network (DEN), and Division I rower. In her spare time, Bre teaches design thinking workshops for higher education faculty/administrators at the Stanford d.School as a University Innovation Fellow, coaches a global community of learners through IDEO U, and fails miserably at cooking.Dr. Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego Susan M. Lord received a B.S. from Cornell University and the M.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford Univer- sity. She is currently Professor and Chair of Integrated Engineering at the University of San Diego. Her teaching and research interests include inclusive pedagogies, electronics, optoelectronics, materials sci- ence, first year engineering
. Similartimelines have been used for 2015/2016 and 2016/2017.Recruitment Activities As shown in Table 1, recruitment activities for each fall and spring cohort ( i.e.,2017/2018) begin in the spring of 2017 spring and continue into the summer. Activities includeinformational sessions for prospective students and their families to meet WHC and REEMSstaff, REEMS university faculty, and materials professionals. The interaction among students,family members and REEMS program partners define the scope and potential value for eachstudent – academically and professionally. The informational sessions are followed by presentations to science and engineeringclubs, science & engineering class visits, and student discussions with REEMS staff. As