Conference Session

Laboratories and Projects in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jeffrey A. Lamack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Olga Imas, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh, Milwaukee School of Engineering; NE Schlick, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Charles S. Tritt, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Ron Gerrits, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical

on a part-time basis.Dr. Jeffrey A. LaMack, Milwaukee School of EngineeringOlga Imas, Milwaukee School of Engineering Olga Imas, PhD is an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engi- neering, where she teaches a variety of courses in biomedical digital signal processing, medical imaging, computing in biomedical engineering, biomaterials, anatomy and physiology. In addition to her academic responsibilities, she acts as a consultant to GE Healthcare for product development with emphasis on advanced imaging applications for neurology, cardiology, and oncology. Olga’s technical areas of exper- tise include signal and imaging processing, and statistical analysis. In her previous and

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Mitin, University at Buffalo, State University of New York; Nizami Z. Vagidov, University at Buffalo, State University of New York; Athos Chariton Petrou; Xiufeng Liu, University at Buffalo, State University of New York

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Electrical and Computer

course for juniors/seniors was developed by the authorsof the current paper. They believe that a quantum mechanics course must be the first course innanoelectronics and must precede any nanoelectronics or nanoscience courses since quantummechanics embraces all aspects of nanoscale science from the conceptual modeling via thefabrication and processing of nanomaterials to applications of nanodevices and nanosystems.Usually science and engineering undergraduate students take nanoscience and engineeringcourses without preliminary knowledge of quantum mechanics. The difficulties that theyencounter in understanding the new counterintuitive concepts of quantum mechanics and thefrustrations they feel prevent them from making any real progress and thus

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Computing

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chitra Bharathi Ganapathy, University Of Southern California; Erin Shaw, University of Southern California; Jihie Kim, University of Southern California

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Computers in Education

11 (6,5) 28.5 100 90 218.5Team 4 11 (6,5) 28.5 81 80 189.5Team 5 10 (5,5) 28.5 90 100 218.5Team 6 11 (5,6) 28.5 100 95 223.5Team 7 14 (9,5) 25.5 95 90 210.5Team 8 16 (10,6) 25.5 85 100 210.5Rules- Rules include the timeline, grade percentage and due dates, shown in Table 1.Mediating Tools- Students in the project teams collaborated on various types of documentslike technical design documents, meeting notes, availability and contact information,calendar of events, and task cards for

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert M. Ybarra

sequence, they have similar learningobjectives: • reinforce and extend the principles forwarded in theory courses; • introduce and hone methods of engineeering experimentation; and • hone professional skills especially relative to technical communication.These objectives therefore carry student expectations that include: • understand underlying physicochemical phenomena involved in each laboratory experiment; • apply statistical design of experiments and statistically interpret experimental results; and Page 4.347.1 • articulate results and theoretical concepts through oral presentations, written reports, graphical displays of quantitative

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Slivinsky

Session 3232 Multimedia and Web Techniques for Teaching Circuits I Charles Slivinsky University of Missouri-ColumbiaAbstractA variety of computer and Web-based techniques are being employed for instruction in thesophomore-level electrical circuits course at the University of Missouri-Columbia. For theclassroom lectures, presentation software is used; the slides produced are based on an archive ofseveral years’ lecture notes and make effective use of graphics design techniques and simpleanimations; students use their paper copies to take notes during class. For homework

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Sandra J. Miller; Paul Yock; Mark C. Tsai; Kenneth L. Melmon; Christopher T. Shen; Larry Leifer

biomedical knowledge, each system is onlyaccessible individually and often any system does not contain an adequate constellation ofdatabases with non-overlapping content to satisfy the needs of a designer. Maintainingapplications is costly and learning from them is awkward.This paper describes a joint effort of the Stanford Health Information Network for Education(SHINE) [1] and the Medical Device Network (MDN) [2]. We aim to examine the potentialvalue and enhancement of efficiency of a biomedical digital library system that offers thebiomedical information needed during conception and design of a medical device. We explainwhy understanding the use patterns of medical information and facilitating presentation offocused medical information are very

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohamed El-Faham; Ibrahim El-Mohr; Asser Zaky

Engineering whichcombines electric power systems, electric drives and automatic control in oneundergraduate B.Eng. degree program. This paper gives details of the AAST program,implemented in 1994, designed principally to meet the present day needs of industryand electrical utilities in developing and rapidly industrializing countries. In drawingup the curriculum the proposals of the IEEE Subcommittee on Power EngineeringCurricula have been used as a guide and the degree plan is structured to meetrequirements of the Supreme Council for Universities of Egypt and the ABETrequirements.I. IntroductionIn the highly developed countries the past two decades has seen a decline in the powerengineering content of EE curricula in favor of more financially viable

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Bill Diong

usecommon (in industry) measurement instruments and techniques for frequency-domain modeling,analysis and control design purposes. Fourthly, that they needed to experience using a DSPdevelopment system to implement the control algorithms designed for the given electromechanicalsystems. This paper details the objectives, tasks and accomplishments of this project. It will alsoprovide preliminary findings on how this project has impacted student learning for the twoAutomatic Control courses. Last but not least, it will include ideas on how similar projects couldimprove on this present one. Page 4.430.1I. Introduction The University of

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

John Pongo; Barrie W. Jackson

quiteintimidating. It has been quite encouraging to observe that most students accept the challenge,and by the time that they have to face their client for the final presentation, they have been ableto assemble a most presentable and technically sound product. Another encouraging aspect isthe leadership qualities that appear in some individuals whose academic record is often less thanoutstanding.Course assessments which have been established for the traditional approach are simply notsuitable for a project-based course such as TEAM. The typical result of these assessmentprocedures can often appear quite negative. These negative assessments could have a devastatingeffect on the career of a young tenure track professor.TEAM is a very demanding program, not

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Anthony J. Marchese; Shreekanth A. Mandayam; T. R. Chandrupatla; John L. Schmalzel

-semester engineering clinic sequence. As shown in the table, while each clinic course has a spe-cific theme, the underlying concept of engineering design pervades throughout. The 4-year, 24-credit Engineering Clinic sequence offers students the opportunity to incre-mentally learn the science and art of design by continuously applying the technical skills theyhave obtained in traditional coursework. This just-in-time approach to engineering design educa-tion enables students to complete ambitious design projects as early as the sophomore year. And,by the junior year, students are well equipped to embark on a completely original, entrepreneurialenterprise. This paper describes an innovative venture capital system that allows students

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

W. J. Wiseman; S. M. Scoggins; R. D. Michelli; J. A. Janet; A. L. Walker

programs promote interaction between students fromdiffering fields at a technical level. This interaction helps develop the ability tocommunicate intelligently across engineering disciplines, a skill that will be demanded of Page 4.137.1students upon entering the workplace.We present a new design methodology for mobile robot projects at the undergraduatelevel: Component Oriented Design. We found that, through the use of prefabricatedmechanical, electrical, and software modules, small teams of students (5-7) were able toproduce some impressive mobile robots in a single semester. Of key interest to theuniversity community is the students’ focus on global

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Sean Walsh; Ismail I. Orabi

Session 2259 Application of LabView for Undergraduate Lab Experiments On Vibrations Testing Sean Walsh and Ismail I. Orabi University of New HavenAbstractThis paper describes the implementation of LabVIEW, in an experiment in a mechanicslaboratory in the mechanical engineering department at the University of New Haven, to allowthe acquisition of real time data for display, analysis, control and storage. The data acquisitionsystem is provided using the following products from National Instruments: AT-MIO-16L-9,data acquisition board; NI-DAQ, application programming interface; and

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

William Shepherd; Brian Manhire; Darwin Liang

Session 3460 Changes in Engineering Education in the United Kingdom Darwin Liang*, William Shepherd**, Brian Manhire** *University of Bradford, UK / **Ohio University, USAAbstractThis paper provides an overview of the current status of engineering education in the UnitedKingdom. A comparison of traditional undergraduate and post-graduate engineering pro-grammes offered by universities and technical polytechnics against proposed engineering &technology programs is highlighted in view of recent changes. In addition, current issues in-cluding student enrolment and graduates’ professional development are

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Poster Session (1547)

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Eric J. Addeo, DeVry Institute

natural and interactive educational experience. Page 3.102.11Biographical InformationDr. Addeo has wide experience in multimedia telecommunications research projects at Bellcore where he served asthe Associate Executive Director of the Multimedia Communications Department.In 1994, Dr. Addeo was inducted into the New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame for key patents that led to thewidespread use of cellular telephone communications systems.He was named to New Jersey Institute of Technology's achievement honor roll in recognition for a series ofachievements that have exhibited "superior dedication, vision, courage and originality." Dr. Addeo is the author orco-author of more than 60 technical papers given at IEEE Communications Society

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael F. Young; Sheryl A. Sorby

Session 2238 Assessment of a Visualization-Based Placement Exam for a Freshman Graphics Course Sheryl A. Sorby, Michael F. Young Michigan Technological UniversityABSTRACTAt Michigan Technological University (MTU) many freshman engineering students enroll whohave already taken one year or more of high school drafting or technical drawing. For many ofthese students, freshman graphics courses are redundant and these students are frustrated thatthey must spend time re-learning material they have already mastered. A placement test wasdesigned to assess a student's

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul S. Chinowsky

forefront of design influences, civilengineers must receive education covering compliance strategies for local, state, and nationalenvironmental policies. Achieving this awareness establishes the second research motivation,the integration of computer technologies into civil engineering classrooms. Specifically, theresearch effort combines an introduction to civil engineering processes with emerging Web- Page 3.550.1based technologies to create an electronic library that uses case studies to illustrate emerging civilengineering practices and regulatory compliance strategies. This paper introduces the research asit developed through classroom

Conference Session

Spatial Ability and Visualization in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Norma Veurink, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics

skills have been shown to be important to success in many technical fields andhave been found to be particularly important to success in engineering graphics. In astudy conducted by Gimmestad1, a student’s score on the Purdue Spatial VisualizationTest: Rotations (PSVT:R) was shown to be the most significant predictor of success ofeleven variables tested. In this study, PSVT:R pre-test scores and other variables ofinterest were correlated with final scores in an engineering graphics course. Variablesthat were not correlated with success in engineering graphics included component scoreson the ACT (math, verbal, science, and composite). When the variable of play withconstruction toys was combined with the variable of previous experience in drafting

Conference Session

Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Sandi Hyde, Middle Tennessee State University

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International

develop awareness for theimportance of understanding the differences.Engineering and science students studying abroad will, generally, improve their communicationskills and gain confidence from their abilities to interact in a culturally diverse environment.Moreover, they promote cultural diffusion, which can be effective in ensuring their futuredesigns and production activities meet the challenges of global commerce. This paper willdiscuss the value gained through intercultural interaction and the model that MTSU’sEngineering Technology Department has successfully employed.Introduction:In the past fifty years, what may have seemed unimaginable in terms of technologicaladvancements have now become commonplace. The TV show Lost In Space showed

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alireza Kavianpour, DeVry University; Ricardo Monterrosa, DeVry University; Rammy Badran, DeVry University

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Information Systems

AC 2010-679: AUTOMATED LUGGAGE TRACKING SYSTEMAlireza Kavianpour, DeVry University 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 forty 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.Ricardo Monterrosa, DeVry University Ricardo Monterrosa is a Computer Engineering Technology graduate from DeVry

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurement Innovation

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Instrumentation

system such that it mimics the operation of a typical elevator. This paper provides adetailed listing of the engineering requirements for the system and the functional test procedure forverifying proper operation of the system. Examples of student work are provided, along with aproject assessment. This project is also linked to several ABET criteria and can be used forassessment of the same. Recommendations are provided to help ensure student success on theproject. This project has been found to effectively integrate both hardware and software design,while utilizing information covered from many prerequisite courses. Due to the slow responsecharacteristics of this system, this PC-based control project lends itself well to this

Conference Session

Communication in Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Schmidt, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Nabila (Nan) BouSaba, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Daniel Hoch, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; James Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Steve Patterson, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Design in Engineering Education

whendealing with documentation. This is especially true of any technical professional who isinvolved with projects that must be designed for a competitive bidding process.The simple structure must also be flexible. Just as projects undertaken by practicingengineers can differ in scope and focus, multidisciplinary capstone projects vary indiscipline specific content. The system must be able to accommodate projects withdeliverables that are real and full size, to models of large systems and even softwarebased simulations of control system design.The basic document list required in the subject capstone program also allows projects toexpand their documentation where necessary or desirable. For example, a project thatdelivers a prototype mechanical device

Conference Session

IE and the Classroom

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University; Laura Ruff, Mississippi State University

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Industrial Engineering

and colleagues in the department. Since then, I have had a friend in almostevery class that I've taken, which has helped me perform better in classes.” Another studentreferred to team experience as “invaluable, even if we lack technical proficiency in industrialengineering techniques for problem solving.” In addition, students frequently commentedpositively about guest speakers from industry who spoke during the course, and many of theaspects mentioned for change within the course dealt with bringing in more guest speakers orvisiting more workplaces in order to enlighten students from an industry perspective.Discussion & ConclusionsThe results presented above demonstrate a number of key findings that can be used to improvestudent career

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning through Laboratory Experiences

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Dallas P.E., Texas Tech University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #9047MEMS-based Educational LaboratoryDr. Tim Dallas P.E., Texas Tech University Tim Dallas is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas Tech University. Dr. Dallas’ research includes MEMS packaging issues with an emphasis on stiction. In addition, his research group designs and tests SUMMiT processed dynamic MEMS devices. His MEMS group has strong education and outreach efforts in MEMS and has developed a MEMS chip for educational labs. His group uses com- mercial MEMS sensors for a project aimed at preventing falls by geriatric patients. Dr. Dallas received the B.A. degree in Physics from

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara T. Scharf, University of Toronto; Jason A. Foster P.Eng., University of Toronto; Kamran Behdinan, University of Toronto

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #8941Optimizing linguistic diversity in highly multicultural engineering design teamsDr. Sara T. Scharf, University of Toronto Dr. Sara T. Scharf earned her Ph D in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology at the Uni- versity of Toronto in 2007. Her current role as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for Multidisciplinary Design and Innovation at the University of Toronto builds on her expertise on the phenomenon of mul- tiple independent inventions in science, as well as in teaching technical subjects in highly multicultural workplaces.Mr. Jason A. Foster, University of TorontoProf. Kamran

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #8392Particle Transport, Deposition and Removal- A Research Based CurriculumDevelopmentDr. Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University Dr. Ahmadi has been with Clarkson University (department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering) for 32 years. He has been serving as a Distinguished Professor and Dean of Engineering since 2005. Page 24.969.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Particle Transport, Deposition and Removal- A Research Based Curriculum

Conference Session

Accreditation, Program Evaluation, and Education Resource's Impact in Latin America

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Mariana Archibold, CONEAUPA

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International

Paper ID #6541Path to Accreditation for Engineering Programs in Latin America throughCoordinated and Tailored Support: The Latin American and Caribbean Con-sortium of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI) Par Amigo InitiativeDr. Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University Zenaida Otero Gephardt is Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University where she has served as Director and Assistant Dean of Engineering. Her major interests are in experimental design, data analysis and multi-phase systems. She teaches fluid mechanics, unit operations and process dynamics and control. Dr. Gephardt is Chair-elect of the AIChE

Conference Session

Computers and Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mishael A. Clark, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #7521Podcast Usage in Higher Education: What is its Effect on Student Reading?Ms. Shelly A Clark, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Shelly Clark is a graduate student at IUPUI Indianapolis pursuing a masters of Technology through the Purdue School of Engineering & Technology. Currently she works as a graduate assistant for both the Purdue-West Lafayette Technical Assistance Program and the IUPUI-Indianapolis Computer & Informa- tion Technology Department Living Lab program.Dr. Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Dr. Eugenia Fernandez is an associate

Conference Session

Thermal Sciences

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Jackman, Iowa State University; Stephen B. Gilbert, Iowa State University; Gloria Starns, Iowa State University; Mathew Hagge, Iowa State University; LeAnn E Faidley, Wartburg College

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #7396Problem Framing Behavior in Statics and ThermodynamicsDr. John Jackman, Iowa State University Dr. John Jackman, Associate Professor, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering at Iowa State University conducts research in engineering education. His work in engineering problem solving has appeared in the Journal of Engineering Education and the International Journal of Engineering Education. He is currently investigating how to improve students’ problem framing skills using formative assessment.Prof. Stephen B. Gilbert, Iowa State UniversityDr. Gloria Starns, Iowa State University Senior Lecturer

Conference Session

Development of Computational Tools

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory K Watkins P.E., California State University, Chico

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #6336Theory and Commercial Software - Finding the Balance in a Finite ElementsCourseDr. Gregory K Watkins P.E., California State University, Chico Dr. Gregory Watkins received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University, a master of Engineering Management from Old Dominion University, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engi- neering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is an associate professor in the department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Sustainable Manufacturing at California State Univer- sity Chico. He previously taught in the Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Outreach to K-12 Females

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jani M Pallis, Cislunar Aerospace, Inc.; Jill L McNitt-Gray, University of Southern California

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #7023Using Sports to Attract Young Women into EngineeringDr. Jani M Pallis, Cislunar Aerospace, Inc. Dr. Jani Macari Pallis received her Ph.D. concentrating in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering from the University of California, Davis. She has a master’s from the University of California, Berkeley in Mechanical Engineering and a master’s and bachelor degree in Health Systems from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is an associate professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Bridgeport. She has over 30 years of industry experience working at United Airlines and as the CEO of Cislunar