Paper ID #18041Innovations in Environmental Engineering Education ProgramsDr. Inez Hua, Purdue University Dr. Inez Hua is Professor in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering and the Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering. Her research and teaching areas include aquatic chemistry, water pollution control, environmental sustainability in engineering education, and sustainable electronics. Dr. Hua has a Ph.D and an MS in Environmental Engineering and Science from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and a BA in Biochemistry from the University of California, Berkeley.Dr. Loring Nies, Purdue
an engineer’s degree program. Personas are detailed, archetypal users based onconsumer demographics and scripted with names, characteristics, backgrounds, habits, goals, andexperiences that aid in product development and production. Abbreviated personas contain onlyminimal information to assist engineering students in learning how to effectively applyemotional design in engineering and bypass the robust demographic/market research thataccompanies a persona. We explored their implementation process during a design capstoneinvolving a multi-disciplinary team. The capstone team was a diverse group of graduate students,including two in mechanical engineering, one in management, science and engineering, and onestudent in education. The team
of engineers should have deeper concepts, wider views, more skills, and integratedtools to meet the challenges of the expanding spheres of knowledge and the challenges ofglobalization. This can be achieved through engineering education. Academic, industrial, andsocial institutions need to be restructured in order to meet today’s competitive pressure andfuture challenges. Integrating the social dimension in the curriculum is one step. The other step isto train engineers to understand and analyze the social problems and issues using engineeringtools of research. This will help to have deeper, wider and clearer picture of the socialphenomena. In addition to that, enhancing the engineers' abilities in dealing with social issueswill help to
by two universities involved in co-developing coursemodules on Standards in Science and Engineering Education. This course exposes andeducates engineering students on the applicable standards in their respective fields. Variations ofthe module address the engineering study curriculums and allow for easy insertion into existinglower-level semester-long engineering courses. Upon final review of this course module, it willbe distributed at no cost to colleges and universities worldwide.IntroductionThrough a generous funding program by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Case Western ReserveUniversity (CWRU) and the University of Tennessee – Knoxville (UT) have developed activeeducational and research programs in fire protection engineering (FPE
in operations research and his doctorate in industrial engineering are from Stanford University. He is the principal of TGE Consulting, an emeritus professor of engineering management at UAA, and the founding editor emeritus of the Engineering Management Journal. He is the author or co-author of engineering economy texts currently published by Oxford University Press. Page 13.1023.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Real Options in Engineering Economy EducationAbstractThis paper presents the results of a survey of engineering economy educators that service a widevariety of
program and provide a means for undergraduate andgraduate multidisciplinary research and senior design projects. In addition, the formative andsummative assessment will continue and be used to provide feedback on areas for programimprovement. An outreach and dissemination component of the program will also beimplemented so that the students can participate in university recruitment efforts and to publicizethe successes of the program.Bibliography1. FIRST: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, http://www.usfirst.org/, accessed 3/15/2009.2. Botball Educational Robotics Program, http://www.botball.org/, accessed 3/15/2009.3. Matson, E. and DeLoach, S., “Using Robots to Increase Interest of Technical Disciplines in
research knowledge including optimization methods, artificial intelligence, and stochastic process in transportation engineering.David Pines, University of Hartford Page 12.924.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Integrating Simulation into Transportation Engineering EducationAbstractThe reason for less emphasis on experiential learning lies in the fact that real-world experience intransportation is difficult to apply to classroom learning, because the risks and costs ofexperimenting with transportation policies and concepts in the real world are prohibitively high.Under this circumstance, simulation has shown
Students’ Digital Classroom. This foreboding account of how the Internet will impactteachers and more to the point education, postulated that availability and access to materials doesnot correlate into motivation to learn. Considerations for the necessary infrastructure, andtraining to use that infrastructure, plus the overall effect on learning, have yet to be thoroughlyaddressed. Before we commit to this level of dependence, we need exhaustive research toaddress the many concerns with which a cultural shift of this magnitude demands.As learning institutions across the country strive to meet swelling student enrollment, a strongpush toward this unproven pedagogical approach is quickly becoming the norm. This wonderfultechnology brings with it the
AC 2010-1259: ENGINEERING EDUCATION: ORAL AND VISUALCOMMUNICATIONPatricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Patricia A. Carlson (PhD) is a professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Terre Haute, Indiana). She is the author of over sixty referred publications and presentation. She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Interactive Learning Environments and Journal of Universal Computer Science. Carlson has used her experience in implementing technology into the classroom on two large-scale Lilly Endowment grants and on two National Science Foundation funded research projects. She is now the Director of the PRISM Project, a large-scale outreach program
manufacturingdemographics. Clearly the current results will have a bias towards manufacturing educators per-spectives. Page 15.946.2 Your Role Industry - Engineer 10 6% Industry - Management 4 2% Faculty - Instructor 76 47% Faculty - Researcher 14 9% Faculty - Administrator 38 23% Consultant and/or Trainer 6 4% Student
funded research, but with fewer faculty and more courses to cover the research loads willdecrease. The untenured faculty will have a difficult time becoming tenured as the expectationsfor research funding and teaching performance have increased as universities seek only theabsolute superior new faculty. The reduced teaching loads for new faculty may be for shortertime periods as teaching demands are increasing with smaller departments. Small privateschools with little or no endowment funds have already begun to reduce faculty and staff. In addition to the severe financial crisis, there are also many educational problems. Onemajor concern is the “graying” of the faculty resulting from delayed retirements. Increasedretention may increase
research, especially. In planning how to use the funds, it was decided that a part ofit will be used by the faculty of the College to undergo short training programs in the UnitedStates. The training would be for a maximum of three months. The purpose was three-fold: tominimize inbreeding, to expose the participants to Engineering education as done in the UnitedStates, and so learn to teach updated and modern aspects of Engineering, on their return. A former member of the faculty of the College of Engineering Dr. Ted Robles who nowteaches in the Milwaukee School of Engineering in the United States, was contacted. He wasasked to help identify a US school to which the CPU College of Engineering could send its facultyto undergo training. Dr
beyond the cost ofestablishing a FEEDS center, is encouraged but not required. Student fees are assessed inaccordance with the University’s standard tuition schedule, and are collected and processedthrough the USF Cashier’s Office. The University of south Florida (USF) was established in 1957. Now categorized as a Page 8.604.2Carnegie Research I university, it is the thirteenth largest university in the United States and the“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition CopyrightÓ 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”eight largest urban universities. In 1967, the
AC 2011-118: OUTCOME ASSESSMENT OF LIBERAL EDUCATION SKILLSTom A. Eppes, University of Hartford Tom A. Eppes is Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Hart- ford. He earned a Ph.D from the University of Michigan and an M.S. degree from Texas A&M University. His research interests are fiber optic communications, photonics, laser manufacturing processes, multi- physics modeling, and remote laboratories.Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford Ivana Milanovic is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hartford. She earned a Ph.D. from Polytechnic Unviersity, New York, and an M.S. degree from the University of Bel- grade. Her research interests
as a CongressionalFellow, a Program Director at NSF, and a Visiting Scientist with the Legislative Office ofResearch Liaison of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has been PrincipalInvestigator of a number of bioengineering research projects involving implantable transmittersand sensors and their use in physiologic measurements. He was the Principal Investigator of theDrexel E4 educational reform project and is Principal Investigator of the Gateway EngineeringEducation Coalition. He is a Fellow of the IEEE, a Fellow of the AIMBE, and recipient of anumber of other awards and honors.JACK MCGOURTYJack McGourty is an Associate Dean at the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and AppliedScience, Columbia University. He is also the
employment after graduation. Engineering education faculty and administrators,and the programs that they offer, benefit greatly for guidance given by industry advisorygroups. Industry also often provides direct support to engineering schools, throughfunded research projects, equipment grants, sabbatical opportunities for faculty, etc.Engineering schools reciprocate for this support from industry by providing a flow ofwell educated graduates, offering continuing education for practicing engineers, anddeveloping a flow of research results to stimulate technical development. Schools canalso structure programs to facilitate work-place learning, and establish forums fortechnical exchanges between engineers in industry and those in academia. Schools
AC 2010-238: EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS FOUR DAYS A WEEKCharles Pringle, Central Washington UniversityWilliam Bender, Central Washington University Page 15.438.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Educational Operations Four Days a WeekAbstractFour day work weeks have been employed by industry, state agencies, and recently by highereducation. The generally perceived benefit of the four day work week is reduced energy costs.These costs savings include more efficient building operations and less energy consumptiondriving to a facility. The generally perceived negative impact of four day operations, particularlyof state agencies, is a decreased level of
signs presage a widespread need for AI literacy in orderfor college graduates to compete effectively in the job marketplace. Accordingly, worldgovernments are issuing guidance in relation to Gen AI’s expected impact on higher education[4], [5].AI literacy is defined as “a set of competencies that enables individuals to critically evaluate AItechnologies; communicate and collaborate effectively with AI; and use AI as a tool online, athome, and in the workplace.” [6] Preliminary research suggests Gen AI can significantlyincrease the average productivity or workers, although workers without AI literacy will rely onAI for tasks outside its current capacity, resulting in a decrease in percentage of correct solutions[7]. A SWOT analysis (i.e
AC 2007-2962: GLOBALIZATION AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION FOR 2020Michael Mariasingam, University of Wisconsin - Madison Research Associate, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin – MadisonSandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison Director, Engineering Learning Center, University of Wisconsin - MadisonThomas Smith, University of Wisconsin - Madison Faculty Associate, Engineering Professional Development Department, University of Wisconsin – MadisonGregory Moses, University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor, Engineering Physics, University of Wisconsin - Madison. Page 12.787.1© American Society for
Senior Lecturer at the Department of Education in Technology & Science, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. His research interests are in science, mathematics, and engineering education with emphasis on technological learning environments, physical models, experiential learning, robot design and operation, spatial imagery, mechanical aptitude, mathematical learning in the context of engineering and architecture. Page 12.336.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Building Self-Efficacy in Robotics EducationAbstractWhile the cognitive and attitudinal aspects of
AC 2008-2513: DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS FORSMARTPHONESAleksandr Panchul, UTSA Aleksandr Panchul received M.Sc. in Computer Science from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology in 1997. He is currently a PhD student at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the University of Texas at San Antonio. His research interests include software engineering, digital communications, distributed systems, 3D animation, virtual environments, CPU emulators and mobile applications.David Akopian, UTSA David Akopian received the M.Sc. degree from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology in 1987 and Ph.D. degree from the Tampere University of Technology (TUT), Finland
: • Reputation (40%)Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Education • Student Selectivity (10%) • Faculty Resources (25%) • Research Activity (25%).For a comprehensive discussion of the U.S. News and World Report assessment methodology,see the paper cited in the bibliography 6.IV. ConclusionAll three assessment methods discussed in this paper have merit. All of them seek to provideguidance on how to become a great university and all of them are helpful in developing strategiesand prioritizing improvement actions.The U.S. News and World Report is perhaps the most subjective
Barton, G.W. (2001). Global chemical engineering education: Paradigms for online technology. Hydrocarbon Processing, 80,100-108.2. Glickman, C.L. and Dixon, J.L. (2002). Teaching intermediate algebra using reform computer assisted instruction. The International Journal of Computer Algebra in Mathematics Education, 8, 75-83.3. Udod, S.A., and Care, D.W. (2002). Lessons learned in developing and delivering Web- based graduate courses: A faculty perspective. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 33, , 19-23.4. Cao, L., and Bengu, G. (2000). Web-based agents for reengineering engineering education. . Journal of Educational Computing Research, 23, 421-430.5. Aitken, J.E., and Shedletsky, L.J. (2002). Using electronic
Paper ID #19422STEAM Education through Music Technology (Evaluation)Dr. Brandon G. Morton, Drexel University Brandon Morton received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University with a focus on Music Information Retrieval. His work focused on the prediction and detection of influence between mu- sicians. Additionally, as a post-doctoral researcher, he is currently interested in the relationship between mobile technology and education. His background in education includes a NSF GAANN Fellowship and a NSF GK-12 Fellowship.Mr. Jeff Gregorio, Drexel University Jeff Gregorio is currently pursuing a PhD in
Page 22.1426.12 from business (management & and marketing) and engineering technology (manufacturing and product development)—has been successfully offered for two decades. Alumni consistently report that it is by far the most “real world” experience we offer.] ● Education Methods - Third Priority: "Faculty/Student Research Opportunities" [Reasoning: There is no better way of intellectually involving students than by including them in aspects of faculty research (basic &/or applied). To make it more appealing (esp to busy faculty), small internally-funded grants can be used as a means of stimulating activity.]● Manufacturing performance modeling● Manufacturing process measurement
useful in trying to understand and interpret the networks.6. LESSONS LEARNED AND FUTURE DIRECTIONSIn this paper, we have explored issues in adapting a research-based assessment technique toclassroom practice. Using software we developed to address the challenges of the classroomenvironment, we were able to explore the validity and the feasibility of the use of StructuralAssessment to support engineering design education. Without any changes, we feel that theStructural Assessment process, conducted with tools like the ones we have built, offersinstructors an additional tool for their assessment toolbox. At the same time, some suggestionsfor enhancing our software and proposed process to even more fluidly support the StructuralAssessment process
I .— -- . . . Session 1532 - —. ...’ Role Playing in Engineering Education Michael Bartz and Russell J. Deaton The University of Memphis Abstract Role playing allows engineering students to participate in many activities in which professional engineers engage. Examples include product research and development, job hunting, identification and evaluation of
AC 2009-370: STANDARDS EDUCATION IN TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSAmin Karim, DeVry University Amin Karim is the Director of Academic Outreach at DeVry University. Immediately prior to this position, he served as the Director of the College of Technology for approximately eight years at the university. He is a past Chair of the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Department Heads Association and served as a TAC of ABET evaluator for engineering technology programs. He also served as a member of the Standards Education Committee for IEEE and the Global Wireless Education Consortium (GWEC) Executive Board.Jennifer McClain, IEEE Jennifer McClain has been with the IEEE for eleven years. She
reform for secondary and post-secondary Career and Technical Education programs; and provides a variety of professional development for SETM and technology secondary and post-secondary educators focused on advanced technologies. She earned a B.A. in Chemistry at Agnes Scott College and both a B.S. in Engineering Science and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Environmental) from the University of South Florida, where her research focused on mem- brane separation science and technologies for water purification. She has over 20 years of experience in developing curricula for engineering and engineering technology for elementary, middle, high school, and post secondary institutions, including colleges of engineering. Dr
research is in the area of Human Work Design and Environmental Design. Page 23.451.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Educating the Professional Engineer of 2020: The Changing Licensure RequirementsAbstractEngineering education programs would be well served to align their curricula and programoutcomes to the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam and Professional Engineer (PE) Examspecifications. These exams are required steps in the process of becoming a licensed engineer inmost states. NCEES (the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and