practices.Christina Smith, Oregon State University Christina Smith is a graduate student in the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineer- ing at Oregon State University. She received her B.S. from the University of Utah in chemical engineering and is pursuing her PhD also in chemical engineering with an emphasis on engineering education. Her research interests include diffusion of innovations and student personal epistemology.Dr. Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University Bill Brooks is a postdoctoral scholar in the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineer- ing at Oregon State University. His Ph.D used written explanations to concept questions to investigate technology mediated active learning in
AC 2011-225: THE STUDIES OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARN-ING METHODS IN CHINESE ENGINEERING EDUCATIONFanyu F Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University FANYU ZENG is an assistant professor in Business Information Systems at Indiana Wesleyan University. His research interests include software development, programming, database, software project manage- ment, teaching methods, and international cultures in high education. Page 22.1503.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The Studies of Effective Teaching and Learning Methods in Chinese Engineering
AC 2012-5460: TEACHING FRESHMEN ENGINEERING DESIGN VIAHYBRID MODE: A CASE STUDY IN THE MIDDLE EASTDr. Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute Jaby Mohammed is a faculty at the Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE. He received his Ph.D. in Indus- trial engineering from University of Louisville (2006), master’s in industrial engineering from University of Louisville (2003), and also a master’s in business administration from Indira Gandhi National Open University (2001). His research interests include advanced manufacturing, design methodologies, Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, and enterprise resource planning. He previously taught at Indiana University- Purdue University, Fort Wayne in Indiana and at Morehead State
limited by the cultural attainment of the faculty who are leading the course.Guzek, Paterson and Archer (2012) used multiple assessment tools including qualitative analysis,the Readiness Indicator derived from the Miville-Guzman University-Diversity Scale (M-GUDS) and IDI in their research on undergraduate and graduate international communityengagement programs. The researchers report on the motivations of engineering studentparticipants and find that most engineering students will benefit from intercultural competencytraining.Shen, Jesiek and Chang (2011) employed the M-GUDS short form in their study. Theirrecommendations for engineering courses included faculty should be mindful in providingengineering students with experiences that develop
AC 2007-1399: A FRAMEWORK FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF ONLINEENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES: A CASE STUDYHarpal Dhillon, Excelsior College Dr. Harpal Dhillon is currently the Dean of the School of Business and Technology at Excelsior College. In the past he has taught undergraduate and graduate Courses in Information Systems, Software Engineering, and Project Management at University of Maryland, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and George Washington University. Dr. Dhillon worked as owner/senior executive in three systems engineering companies over a period of 20 years. His research interests are in the areas of Human-Computer Interaction, Quality Assurance, and Applications of IT in
has been designed as an autoethnography, specifically a collaborativeautoethnography is defined as “engineering in the study of self, collectively” [9]. The intent ofcollaborative autoethnography is to engage in a process that reflects on the experiences of acollaborative effort, it is “a process because as the researcher studies and analyzes their ownexperiences, meaning is made influencing future experiences and reflections” [10]. Thecollaborative autoethnography approach merges together three distinct research methods andapproaches: (1) the reflexive study of self through autobiography, (2) a lens from the study ofculture through ethnography, and (3) the multiple perspectives from a group throughcollaboration [11]. This method was chosen
2006-2427: THE IMPORTANCE OF MATERIAL INVESTIGATIONS IN THECONTEXT OF THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO - THREE CASESTUDIESFranca Trubiano, Georgia Institute of Technology Franca Trubiano Ph.D., M.Arch., B.Arch. O.A.Q., is a registered architect and Assistant Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Architecture Program. In 2003-2004, she was the first McMahan Visiting Associate Professor at Clemson University. From 1997-2003 she was a studio instructor at Graduate School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. Her teaching and research are focused at present on theories of technology and emerging materials. Her studio teaching investigates questions of tectonics and material theory
Construction. PrenticeHall version 2.2, (March 6, 2012).2 Lee, N. , Ponton, R., Jeffreys, A.W., Cohn, R. (2011). “Analysis of Industry Trends for Improving UndergraduateCurriculum in Construction Management Education.” Proceedings of the 47th ASC Annual InternationalConference, Omaha, NE.3Pink, D.H. (2006). A Whole New Mind: Why Right Brainers Will Rule the Future. Penguin Group, Inc.: New York,NY.4 Yates, H.N. (2010). “Case Study: Economic Downturn Affecting New Graduate Employment.” Proceedings,International Proceedings of the 46th Annual Conference, Associated Schools of Construction, Boston, MA5 Fiori, C., Jaselskis, E.J., Schexnayder, C., Shane, J., Becker, T.C., Short, K., Velasquez, E.R., Recavarren, G.C.,and Vranich, A. (2012). “Working in
, the “research-type,” and who have not had the opportunity to practice engineering. Second, industry’sprevailing perception that engineering education does not prepare graduates adequately for thepractice. Therefore, from industry’s perspective, the quality of education for engineering practiceis seen as deficient. Third, blending practical experience in teaching design and design-relatedcourses is repeatedly emphasized by ABET, and by other engineering organizations, such asASEE.(2,3) Thus, directions for proper merging of professional experience with engineeringscience in design courses are a concern that comes up often in educational forums. How bestcould such “a merging scenario” be planned and implemented, depends on: faculty foresight
Paper ID #24986A Highly Practical and Affordable Microgrid Design Project for DevelopingRural Communities: Case Study in GhanaDr. Hossein Salehfar, University of North Dakota Dr. Hossein Salehfar received his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, and his Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctorate (Ph.D.) degrees both in electrical engineering from the Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He was a research assistant with the Electric Power Institute at Texas A&M University during 1985-1990. He was an As- sistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET) - the recognized accreditation body in the U.S. for applied science, computing,engineering, and technology. This paper provides an overview of various demographics of theHSIs and Emerging HSIs in relevance to ABET engineering accreditation. Data on institutionalcharacteristics, faculty, student enrollment, persistence and graduation will is presented. Thispaper is a prelude to a proposed study investigating the broader implications on the value of“Hispanic-Serving” and “Hispanic-Enrolling” in the context of engineering education forHispanic students. The goal of this study is to eventually provide summative recommendationsregarding the role of ABET-accredited HSIs and ABET-accredited Emerging
Paper ID #18808Case Study: A College-Wide Engineering Capstone Experience at the Uni-versity of TennesseeDr. Jennifer Q Retherford, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Dr. Retherford is an alumna of the University of Nebraska, Omaha, and received her graduate degrees from Vanderbilt University. She currently teaches a variety of courses supporting the department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee. Among many structural engineer- ing courses, Dr. Retherford manages the Senior Design Project course for all undergraduate seniors.Dr. J. A. M. Boulet, University of Tennessee, Knoxville J. A. M
AC 2012-3308: A STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF PROJECT LEAD THEWAY ON ACHIEVEMENT OUTCOMES IN IOWADr. David G. Rethwisch, University of IowaDr. Melissa Chapman Haynes, Professional Data AnalystsDr. Soko S. Starobin, Iowa State University Soko Starobin is Assistant Professor of Higher Education Program and Associate Director of the Office of Community College Research and Policy at Iowa State University. Her research focuses on gender issues in STEM fields among community college students, specifically traditionally under-represented student populations.Prof. Frankie Santos Laanan, Iowa State University Frankie Santos Laanan is an associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Iowa
model for how auniversity can ensure the long-term career success of its students.BackgroundWell-designed educational experiences involving interdisciplinary collaboration and applicationof knowledge to real-world challenges benefit both students and faculty as well as theireducational institutions, local communities, and society [1]. The effectiveness of collaborativelearning has been studied for some time, and researchers continue to find that it leads toenhanced critical thinking [2], [3], [4]. In addition, experiential learning has been shown toincrease both creative and innovative learning [5]. Interdisciplinary learning approaches havealso been studied and show similar effects, including increased metacognitive skills and criticalthinking
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Student Case Study on What is the Return on FICA Taxes?AbstractOne of the most common taxes is the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA), which weoften know as our social security tax. Nearly three quarters of taxpayers pay more in FICA taxesthan they do in income tax. These taxes determine the social security benefits that an individualcan receive, and the earning record determines whether an individual qualifies for Medicare.This paper’s analysis is presented from the perspective of a graduating engineer, so that it can beused by faculty in their classes. The case can be analyzed by students individually or in teams. Ituses key concepts and tools from engineering economy. Because
, students were considered who were in their early college careers so they couldbetter plan their studies. The counterbalancing consideration was the maturity of the studentsand their ability to more fully appreciate such a program. The result was that the majority ofstudents selected were juniors and seniors, with a few sophomores; no graduate students wereincluded in the study program. As more experience was gained throughout the years, morestudents from outside the engineering disciplines were included. The 2004 program consisted ofall engineering students, the 2005 program added three business students, and the 2006 programadded an additional student in economics and another in creative writing. This increase in thediversity of students
Michigan Tech Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics(ME-EM): 1) undergraduate students who had already taken the traditional EE service course, 2)graduate students, some of whom had taken a similar undergraduate course, and some who hadnot, and 3) the faculty. The results of this preliminary study indicate that more than 75% of thosesurveyed believe that there are problems associated with the traditional curriculum and teachingstrategies for this course. This depicts that this course should be optimized and new techniquesshould be developed for presentation of the course. We explain a novel technique for optimizingthis interdisciplinary.I IntroductionThere is a remarkable development that is having a profound impact on the full
Kelsey Watts is a fifth-year graduate student at Clemson University. She is part of the Engineering Education Research Peer Review Training (EER PERT) team. She has also developed Systems Biology education modules to enhance computational thinking skills in high school students. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Workshop Result: Feedback from the 2021 Engineering Research Center Planning Grant WorkshopAbstractASEE has partnered with the National Science Foundation (NSF) to host the EngineeringResearch Center (ERC) Planning Grant Workshops (PGW) since their inception in 2018. Theworkshop purposes are
sensing, monitoring, and reporting patient vitals, often with the intent ofcommunicating findings with healthcare professionals (HCPs). For the past two summers, 2020and 2021, four undergraduate electrical/computer engineering and computer science students, andtwo high school STEM teachers, worked with two graduate student mentors to explore variousIoMT use cases via their participation in a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) andTeachers (RET) program. During both summers, the REU/RET program was conducted remotelyover nine weeks, not including pre-summer engagement activities. These pre-summer activitieswere designed to promote and encourage healthy mentor-mentee interactions while also providingan additional opportunity for
Billion. Page 23.350.5This project will also create a platform that can be used to develop future projects that willexpand the platform by adding more wireless physiological sensors as they become available onthe commercial market. This platform can also be a basis for refinement of the conversationalinterface to areas beyond healthcare. Figure 2 Robotic Platform, Sensing Devices, and Communication SchemeImpact of Project on InfrastructureA long term goal of this project is to serve as a catalyst for a research infrastructure thatpromotes UR. One way to measure the positive impact is to study how infrastructureconsiderations (IC1
who arenot dyslexic2, 3. Additionally, certain studies suggest that dyslexic students favor peripheralvision rather than a centralized focus 4. These differences often lead to difficulties in an Page 24.726.2elementary literacy programs that are designed for non-dyslexic children. Research on dyslexiclearning, however, has led to the development of effective pedagogical methods for teachingreading literacy to dyslexic students5.These same brain differences, which cause dyslexic students to have trouble during earlyelementary literacy programs, could give them an advantage in STEM subjects, particularlyengineering. In The Gift of Dyslexia, Davis
Paper ID #22099Development of a New Course on Smart-grid Communication and Securityfor Senior Undergraduate and Graduate StudentsDr. Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia Sasan Haghani, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia. His research interests include the application of wireless sensor networks in biomedical and environmental domains, smart grid communications and security and performance analysis of communication systems over fading channels. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018
. Gorsuch, Ed.D. Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and Second Language Studies, Texas Tech UniversityThomas Darwin, University of Texas at Austin Thomas Darwin, Ph.D. Director, Professional Development & Community Engagement, The Graduate School, The University of Texas at Austin Page 13.372.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Design of Web-based Professional Ethics Modules to Alleviate Acculturation Barriers for International Graduate Students in EngineeringAbstractThis paper reports on an ongoing National Science Foundation (NSF)-sponsored research andeducation project.1 In recent years
classrooms.Dr. Arlene Ann RussellDr. Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University Warren N. Waggenspack, Jr. is currently the Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Engineering and holder of the Ned Adler Professorship in mechanical engineering at Louisiana State University. He obtained both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from LSU M.E. and his doctorate from Purdue University’s School of Mechanical Engineering. He has been actively engaged in teaching, research, and curricula development since joining the LSU faculty in 1988. As Associate Dean, he has acquired funding from NSF to support the development of several initiatives aimed at improving student retention and graduation rates as well as
need help deciding their educational andoccupational plans2.B. PurposeThe purpose of this pilot study was to determine what types of support school counselors need.It also involves the exploration of school counselors’ perceptions of engineering. Specifically,this study is guided by the following research questions: ≠ “What are school counselors’ perceptions of engineering?” ≠ “What is the self-reported need for and support desired by professional school counselors to aid their work with academic and career development related to students and engineering?”II. MethodThis study followed a cross-sectional survey design with quantitative and qualitativequestions15. This method allowed us to reach our intended audience in an
robots,including soldering work and the creation of design concepts. Research Laboratory tours showcased Northwestern University’s graduate students intheir element, and gave girls exposure to cutting-edge equipment and the research laboratoryenvironment. These laboratories included: materials science, environmental engineering, andmechanical engineering facilities.Both programs culminated in presentation of the girls’ team projects to their families, STEPstaff, and other members of the university community. The presentation was followed by abanquet dinner to celebrate the girls’ accomplishments.Outcomes:Data were collected through surveys administered to girl participants at the end of the final dayof each STEP program, with questions on
graduated with a B.S. C.S. from Grambling State University, M.S. C.S. from North Carolina A&T State University and a Ph.D. C.S. from Virginia Tech. Seals conducts research in Human Computer Interaction with an emphasis in visual programming of educational simulations, user interface design & evaluation, and educational gaming technologies. Dr. Seals also works with computing outreach initiatives to improve CS education at all levels by a focused approach to increase the computing pipeline by getting students interested in STEM disciplines and future technology careers. One of these initiatives is the STARS Alliance (starsalliance.org) with programs in K-12 outreach, community service, student leadership and
initiatives.Dr. Alfredo J. Perez, Northern New Mexico College Alfredo J. Perez received his M.S. degree in Computer Science and Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of South Florida, in 2009 and 2011 respectively. Since 2011, he has been with Northern New Mexico College, Espanola (NM), where he is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering. Prior to coming to USA to pursue graduate studies, he obtained a B.S degree in Systems Engineering from Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla Colombia (2006). His research interests are in the areas of Mobile Computing/Sensing, Data mining, Distributed Systems and STEM education. He has coauthored several journal and conference papers
-strain curve. From thecurves, typical mechanical properties such as Young’s modulus, yield strength, ultimate strengthcould be obtained [1]. Frequently, students ask two questions: “Why are there some differencesbetween the mechanical properties obtained through their tensile tests and the book values?”, and“Why are there some differences among the obtained mechanical properties of the same materialfrom different lab groups even though they used the same standard specimens of the samematerial and the same test procedure on the same type of Instron machines?”. These questionscan be easily answered by faculty and would be studied in some more advanced courses.However, it could be answered by themselves through a small research project. This was a
discipline abouthow better situating this model in organizational structure and organizational change can makethe research to practice cycle in engineering education more effective. It will defineorganizational structure and barriers to organizational change within the context of the researchto practice cycle, including how organizational infrastructure allows researchers to craftevidence-based implementations that are more likely to succeed in a particular location and toidentify a set of initial potential barriers to success. Awareness of the, often unintended,messages that the organizational infrastructure sends are an important part of managing changein our educational practices and discovering under-studied areas of engineering education