AC 2011-681: INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY FOR CAPSTONE SE-NIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNXiaobin Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology Assistant Professor Xiaobin Le, PhD, P.Eng, specialization in Computer Aided Design, Mechanical De- sign, Finite Element Analysis, Fatigue Design and Reliability, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA 02115, Phone: 617-989-4223, Email: LEX@WIT.EDUAnthony William Duva, Wentworth Institute of Technology Anthony W. Duva has been a faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering and Technology Depart- ment at Wentworth Institute of Technology since 2001 with 14 years of prior industrial experience. He has worked with various technologies
Session 2655 Preparing Future Engineering Faculty: A Professional Development Series Kathleen A. Issen, Brad Kinsey, L. Catherine Brinson, Linda J. Broadbelt Clarkson University / Northwestern UniversityAbstractThe Preparing Future Engineering Faculty Professional Development Series was initiated in 1999as a means for engineering graduate students considering academic careers to learn more aboutthe profession they may soon join. The series consisted of several faculty panel discussions thatcovered the topics of hiring
available in print form, computer CD-ROMs, videos, slides, projectkits, etc. Table 1 gives an example of some of the materials available. IASEE has anopportunity to compile all the material and make it available through the Internet.2c. TechniciansTechnician training and certification is important for proper installation and working ofsolar energy systems. In the late 1970s and early 1980s a number of solar heating systemswere improperly installed in the U.S.A. by technicians not trained for solar energy systems.Some systems, however, were improperly designed. This resulted in a negative image ofsolar energy that has not been completely overcome even today. Technician training,though important, depends on market demand.2d. Business and Financial
, more so in academic advising situations [22]. Theframework has the following elements [21]:Attitudes: It entails values that are adaptable and normative orientations towards one's own andother cultures where an advisor is open to and respects other cultures through interest andacceptance of different backgrounds from that of the student. 4Knowledge: They need to understand the different cultures and their communication styles. Thishelps them know how a student's background affects their studies.Skills: Good communication skills with students from other cultures, adjusting communicationstyle to the cultural communications and learning styles of the
; Exposition Proceedings, Vancouver, BC: ASEE Conferences, Jun. 2011, p. 22.69.1- 22.69.18. doi: 10.18260/1-2--17351.[25] J. Jorgenson, “Engineering Selves: Negotiating Gender and Identity in Technical Work,” Manag. Commun. Q., vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 350–380, Feb. 2002, doi: 10.1177/0893318902153002.[26] G. A. Dietz, “A narrative exploration of the influences of internship experiences on the identities of Black engineers,” University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl, 2022.[27] X.-Y. Du, “Gendered practices of constructing an engineering identity in a problem-based learning environment,” Eur. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 35–42, Mar. 2006, doi: 10.1080/03043790500430185.[28] K. L. Meyers, M. W. Ohland, A. L
AC 2011-1272: RECRUITING AND RETENTION OF ENGINEERING STU-DENTS: USING A ONE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP AT TWO-YEAR PART-NER SCHOOLSC.J. Egelhoff, U.S. Coast Guard Academy C.J. Egelhoff is currently Professor of Mechanical Engineering the United States Coast Guard Academy, where she has taught since 1997. She is a former practicing engineer in industry and a former Public School Educator. Her research focuses on: modeling blood flow in humans, developing computing tools for the design/manufacturing of semi-trailer frame rails, kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms and machines, learning from engineering disasters, and recruiting/retention of women and minorities into en- gineering. She earned a B.A. in Education from the
developed through the NASA Georgia Space Grant Consortium.VI. Learning from the other TeamsOne of the greatest benefits of this project was the opportunity to observe and interact with theother teams participating in this program. This gave the young team and their advisor aperspective on others' views and approaches, given the same opportunities and constraints thatwe faced. While justice can certainly not be done to all these teams in the space of this paper,these teams' Final presentations can be accessed at:http://www.ae.gatech.edu/research/windtunnel/aclev/asi/preslinks.htmlVery briefly, MIT's ThinkMars team proposed and conducted an extensive publicity campaign topromote public awareness of the imperative for Mars exploration. They proposed a
Northwestern University. She has also served as an Associate Dean for curriculum, instruction, and advising in the College of Science, Associate Department Head of Economics and Undergraduate Program Director for Economics. She is Associate Editor at Economic Modeling. As a woman in STEM Dr. Ball has presented work on active learning and research, as well as women in science and is actively involved with mentoring for Committee for the Status of Women in the Economics Profession.Walid Saad, Walid Saad received his Ph.D degree from the University of Oslo in 2010. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor and the Steven O. Lane Junior Faculty Fellow at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech
thesearchetypes into the engineering education eco-system of research, teaching, and learning. Thecontribution of the paper is a new way to think about innovation and its implications on thesolutions to important, complex, and unaddressed societal challenges.1. IntroductionAlthough there is considerable debate over the definition of an innovation1-4, one perspective thatis comprehensive defines innovation as the introduction of a novel or different idea into use orpractice that has a positive impact on society. Breaking this definition down, three key terms arehighlighted: novelty, differentiation, and impact. In this paper, novelty refers to knowledge that isnew (i.e., previously unknown), while different refers to insights that connect existing
Paper ID #8741The Framework on Innovative EngineeringDr. Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette Daniel M. Ferguson is the recipient of three NSF awards supporting research in engineering education and a Research Associate at Purdue University. Prior to coming to Purdue he was Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Ohio Northern University and Associate Director of the Inter-professional Studies Program and Senior Lecturer at Illinois Institute of Technology. His research interests include engineering innovativeness, entrepreneurial engineering, teamwork, mindset changes and learning strategies of
appropriate category (e.g., cereals, pastries, beverages) and that allentries are accurately labeled to reflect their nutritional content.Additionally, they are taught to identify and correct any inconsistencies, such as duplicatedentries, missing data, or erroneous values, to improve the reliability and validity of theiranalyses. To enhance their analytical skills, students learn to calculate averages using GoogleSheets by utilizing appropriate tabs and function keys, such as “=AVERAGE (range)” fordetermining the mean value of a data set. They are also guided on how to perform basiccalculations like summing totals with “=SUM (range)” and creating graphical representations,such as bar charts and pie charts, to visually communicate their
systems, are discussed. By-hand methods ofcalculation are covered, as well as computer simulation [11]. Mass momentum of inertia andsolving for equivalent mass of rotating components are introduced to students through an in-classlecture. Several homework assignments and exam questions are also given that further supportthese concepts. The proposed mass moment of inertia laboratory assignment aims to combine thetheory learned in-class with a hands-on, real-world example of how mass moment inertia isapplicable outside of the classroom. Students will be exposed to new methods of data collectionand analysis and be familiarized with the dynamometer and its components.A demonstration of the dynamometer will be given using multiple CVT setups. Emphasis
reviewed.IntroductionThis course has a history that dates back to 1986, my hire date at the University of Toledo. Fromthe first time teaching the course EET 2410 – Programmable Controller Applications, there wasa perceived need to add significant content to the textbooks written on the subject. In 2008, thereason was learned why textbooks on PLCs contained only the most simple applications. Fewprogramming examples with more demanding programming answers were rarely included. Avendor familiar with the early development of the PLC related as follows:The reason was that when the first PLCs were introduced into the workplace, the GM, Ford andChrysler companies were faced with a dilemma. Either the union (UAW) would not let thesedevices in or if they did, only
practices of curriculum developmentwhich include social awareness, diversity, equity training, and questioning social justice into theclassroom [5].Promoting DEI in the Engineering ClassroomEngineering pedagogical approaches have increasingly begun to adopt qualitative componentswhich are utilized to push students and professors alike to question which forms of knowledgeproduction are valid, how people in society and in classrooms learn, and what knowledge “counts”in the classroom and the profession at large. These practices have the ability to promote avenuesfor inclusion and equity and allow for students and educators to engage with diversity inmeaningful ways. To genuinely achieve a curriculum that encompasses DEI considerations then itis
attacks within cyberspace. In addition to currently working on my PhD focused on Autonomous Shipping and the Impacts on Agricultural Terrorism, I have a Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and my Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. I am also CompTIA Security + Certified. I am a military dependent and I was raised in numerous places (California, England, and Texas) but the majority of my upbringing was in Wichita Falls, TX. I am a graduate of S.H. Rider High School in Wichita Falls, TX. I have had internships and worked for companies such as Siemens Automation and Engineering, National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) - Johnson Space Center (JSC), The Raytheon Company
Paper ID #30807The Pitt STRIVE Program: Adopting Evidence-Based Principles ”TheMeyerhoff and PROMISE Way”Ms. Deanna Christine Easley Sinex, University of Pittsburgh Deanna C.E.Sinex is a Bioengineering Ph.D. candidate at the University of Pittsburgh. She earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her research involves the development and application of engineering concepts and active learning techniques in clinical and institutional learning environments to help improve the literacy of fundamental, yet critical aspects of health.Dr. Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of
has been in higher education for over 29 years. He is an applied mathematician with research areas in partial differential equations and dynamical systems, with a particular interest in problems from computational neuroscience. He is an experienced researcher, educator, and administrator. He has served as PI/co-PI on over $10 million federal research, education and training funding from National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Education, US Department of Agriculture and other agencies, published over 70 peer-reviewed journal papers and been invited to over 70 seminars and conferences, and advised over 10 math students who attained their Ph.D. degree. He is very involved student
Liberal Educa- tion/Engineering & Society Division of ASEE and is particularly interested in the role of liberal education in developing engineering leaders.Dr. Toluwalogo Odumosu, University of Virginia Toluwalogo ”Tolu” Odumosu is Assistant Professor of Science, Technology and Society and Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia. He also holds a Research Associate position at Harvard University. He received his PhD in Science and Technology Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, holds a M Eng. in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Lagos
Lecturer in the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering De- partment at the University of Waterloo. She has been teaching courses in programming and digital logic since 1999, mostly to first-year engineering students. Always looking to improve classroom learning, she has tried a variety of techniques including Tablet teaching, flipped classrooms, experiential learning, and gamification. She received her BASc, MASc, and PhD from the University of Waterloo in Electri- cal and Computer Engineering. In 2016 she received the Brightspace Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning.Ms. Mary A. Robinson, University of Waterloo Ms. Mary Robinson is a Lecturer at the University of Waterloo, where she also serves as Associate
to address specific areasof faculty activity such as research, teaching, working towards tenure, and striking balancebetween work and life” (p. 58).40 Mentees, in particular, are advised to take an active role inseeking multiple mentors who can address specific needs. These recommended active strategiesdiffer from the more passive roles expected of protégés in traditional mentorships whereknowledge was imparted unidirectionally. Developing mentoring networks are even moreimportant for individuals who pursue academic careers, given academe’s emphases onnetworking for research opportunities and life-long learning.14 Although studies have theorized the definition and benefits of mentoring networks, littleempirical research has explored the
Environmental Resources Engineering at Humboldt State University and a Faculty Research Associate at SERC. She is an alumna of HSU where she received her B.S. degree in Environmental Resources Engineering. She received an M.S. in Energy Policy and Analysis and a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Dr. Cashman currently teaches courses in engineering design, water quality, computational methods and environmental fluid hydraulics. At SERC, Cashman is currently involved in a feasibility study for hydroelectric resources for the Yurok tribe and the H2E3 university curriculum project.Peter Lehman, Humboldt State University
theproblem, the approach taken in this project, the resulting data, our lessons learned, and strategiesbeing considered to scale-up the intervention in subsequent semesters to include all first-semesterengineering students.Introduction: The goal of this study was to understand the effects of intervention onengineering students who struggle in their first calculus course. We were mindful in conductingthe study that, as it relates to students, ... “... retention is not then the goal; retention is the result or by-product of improved programs and services in our classrooms and elsewhere on campus that contribute to student success.” 1As such, in understanding factors that influence student success in calculus (and their curricula)we hope to provide the
Paper ID #40681The Missing Misrecognition in Recognition and Engineering IdentityResearchDr. Annie Yong Patrick, Georgia Tech Annie Y. Patrick is a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Studio for Transforming Engineering Learning and Research (STELAR) Lab in the Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech. She received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Mississippi College and an associate’s degree in Nursing from Holmes Community College. After a fulfilling nursing career working in a variety of specialties, she became interested in technology while studying Library and Information Science and completed a
Paper ID #5936Teaching social topics in engineering: The case of energy policy and socialgoalsMr. Rylan C. Chong, Purdue University, West Lafayette Rylan Chong is a master’s student in the Information Security Program and affiliated with the Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) at Purdue University. He has a B.S. in Computer Science from Chaminade University of Honolulu. His research areas include global policy, ethics, information security and assurance, technology adoption, biometrics, education, pharmaceutical supply chain, and energy.Dr. Dennis R. Depew, Purdue University
research and interventions to accentuate the positiveimpacts of diversity within engineering workplaces.Theoretical UnderpinningsThis study investigates the acculturation attitudes of engineers using Berry’s acculturation model[30]. Berry originally developed this model to describe the psychological acculturation (changeand learning) that occurs when immigrants leave one cultural setting and reestablish themselvesin another cultural setting. Since then, researchers have applied Berry's model to the study ofimmigrants' attitudes about intercultural workplace relationships with their coworkers withreliable results [31]-[36]. Still others have proposed using the framework to study interactionsamong diverse coworkers in general [37]-[42].Berry’s model
her teaching and student advising, includ- ing the 1938E College of Engineering Award, the Thomas M. Sawyer, Jr. Teaching Award, the U-M ASEE Outstanding Professor Award, the International Teaching with Sakai Innovation Award, and the College of Engineering Outstanding Student Advisor Award. Aileen has worked in the private sector gaining ex- perience in biotech, defense, and medical device testing at large companies and start-ups. Aileen’s current research areas include entrepreneurship engineering education, impact and engaged learning. Aileen has a Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, a Doctorate of Philosophy from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and a
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. We first identify significant differences between graduate anddropout populations with hypothesis testing. Then, we use clustering to identify subgroupswithin the cohort and label each group according to a set of defining characteristics. Lastly,significant predictors are extracted from a logistic regression model predicting eventual dropout.Statistical testing for comparisons found that there was a lower proportion of female andfull-time students in the dropout population than those who graduated. Most dropout studentsformed a separate cluster from the rest of the cohort, and the time of dropout influenced theclusters formed within the dropout population. From the regression models, we learn that GPAand passed credits are significant
, San Luis Obispo Ben D. Lutz is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Design at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He is the leader of the Critical Research in Engineering and Technology Education (CREATE) group at Cal Poly. His research interests include critical pedagogies; efforts for diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering, engineering design theory and practice; conceptual change and understanding; and school- to-work transitions for new engineers. His current work explores a range of engineering education and design contexts, including the role of power in brainstorming activities, epistemological and conceptual development of undergraduate learning assistants, as well as the experiences of recent
, and sustainability.”8Yet, while these outcomes support the inclusion of sustainability in the curriculum via theuniversity’s accreditation process, outcome (c) does not provide specific guidance regarding thescope and limitations of sustainable practice as a topic or set of skills to be integrated into thecurriculum. At this point, neither systematic nor broadly applicable tools are available to assessthe student’s learning of sustainability based on globally accepted definitions of whatsustainability is9. As a result, most efforts to integrate sustainability content into the curriculumand support sustainable practice among future engineers focus on the environmental aspects ofsustainability. Even programs devoted to sustainability via a