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Conference Session
Educational Trends in Engineering
Collection
2002 Annual Conference
Authors
Brahm Verma
for the integration ofknowledge toward creative relations. An entrepreneurial atmosphere will permeatethrough the faculty and students.Members of the Faculty of Engineering create programs at the confluence of engineeringand other disciplines. Members benefit from having enhanced opportunities to seekextramural funds, recruit graduate students, develop industry collaborations, and accessresources of the Faculty of Engineering. They add new dimensions to their own “homeunit” as well as to the University of Georgia. The central role of a university faculty is toperform curricular activities, and of an engineer is to develop new and advanced systemsand technologies. A member of the Faculty of Engineering meets both criteria. That is,members
Collection
1998 Annual Conference
Authors
J. A. Isaacs
Session 2251 A New Graduate Course on Environmental Issues In Manufacturing and Product Use J. A. Isaacs Northeastern UniversityA new graduate level engineering course, offered in the Spring of 1998 and entitled“Environmental Issues in Manufacturing and Product Use”, explores environmental andeconomic aspects of alternative materials used in a product throughout the product life cycle.The objectives of this course strive to introduce industrial ecology, life cycle analysis andtechnical cost modeling to engineering students who have not been
Conference Session
Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 2
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Simonne Renee Whitmore, Southern University and A&M College
Tagged Topics
Diversity
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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)
. The findings underscore the need for directed recruitment efforts, enhanced institutionalsupport, and sustained industry collaboration. By implementing the proposed framework, HBCUscan play a more significant role in shaping a representative and skilled construction managementworkforce, ultimately contributing to economic mobility and industry innovation. Additionally, this study highlights the necessity of policy advocacy to secure equitablefunding and institutional support for HBCU CEPs. Future research should explore the long-termimpact of industry collaborations, mentorship programs, and legislative changes on thesustainability of these programs. Through these efforts, HBCUs can continue to serve as keydrivers of educational and
Conference Session
Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mabior Deng Kuer Mabior, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Caroline K Marete, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)
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Diversity
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Aerospace Division (AERO)
five billion mark [1]. As passenger demand soars, the demand forfossil jet fuel is expected to increase [2] leading to higher global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissionsfrom air traffic. This significant contribution to climate change demands urgent attention. The growing worry over the environmental impact of the hard-to-abate carbon-intensiveaviation industry has raised the issue of sustainability [3] and attracted several innovativemitigatory strategies [4] [5]. The authors acknowledge that several methods have demonstratedvaried degrees of effectiveness. However, they argue that education for sustainability (EfS),which in recent decades has attracted critical attention with numerous studies conducted on itsrole [6] [7] [8] possesses
Conference Session
Interdisciplinary Integration at the Course Level
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mary K. Pilotte, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rich Dionne, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Diversity
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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)
pedagogical approaches are made more complex by thephysical boundaries and domain-specific silos that continue to exist at universities/colleges.Additionally, the influence exercised by critical stakeholders including employers andaccrediting bodies also plays a role.Within Purdue University, exists a thriving educational experiment of sorts. What began as achance collaboration between the College of Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts TheatreDepartment arose common ground and shared values across disciplinary domains, minimizingcompeting priorities and institutional power dynamics, all to prepare thriving, high-quality,engineering practice-ready professionals, from a shared student body.This paper will provide a detailed overview of a unique
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2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference
Authors
Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University
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Diversity
Paper ID #40368Evolution of a Student Transition and Success Program: Reflections on a10 Year JourneyDr. Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University Robin A. M. Hensel, Ed.D., is a Teaching Professor in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University and an ASEE Fellow Member. As a mathematician and computer systems analyst, she collaborated in engineering teams to support energy research before entering higher education where she taught mathematics, statistics, computer science, and engineering courses, secured over $5.5M to support STEM education research, led program
Conference Session
CoNECD Session : Day 4 Slot 1 Technical Session 3
Collection
2021 CoNECD
Authors
Danyelle Tauryce Ireland, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Cindy Greenwood, University of Maryland, Baltimore County ; Erica L D'Eramo, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Katherine Bell O'Keefe
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CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity
ApplicationPlanned and facilitated by a student Lead and planning committee with staffsupportComponents of conference style event: • Student, Faculty and Campus Partner Panels • On Campus and Off campus student opportunities • Industry and Research opportunities • Overcoming academic challenges • Meet with current students • CWIT application process • Parents & Family members of CWIT (PWIT) information session • Escape Room & Team buildingPractical tips that others can use to adapt these initiatives: • Identify highly involved professors in the majors you support and current students to collaborate on program panels and Meet & Greet
Conference Session
Design in Manufacturing
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology; John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology
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Engineering Technology
2006-271: TEACHING PLANT DESIGN/MATERIAL HANDLING BYPROJECT-BASED APPROACHWangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Wangping Sun is an assistant professor at Oregon Institute of Technology. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, a master's degree in software engineering, and a PhD degree in industrial engineering. He has ten years of work experience in industry and four years of work experience in information technology.John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology John Anderson an associate professor at Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology, Oregon Institute of Technology. He is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with more than 20 years experience
Conference Session
Teaching Topics in Aircraft Manufacturing
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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University; Ronald Sterkenburg, Purdue University
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Aerospace
offered in theAeronautical Technology curriculum, and this course is organized as a separate business ventureto provide students with an opportunity to learn about the aviation manufacturing industry. Thetheoretical knowledge in this course is reinforced with practical skill development, which iscrucially important for future maintenance professionals in the aviation industry. In the course ofstudy, students are treated like a manufacturing company employs them. They are working inteams and learning how to work together, but are responsible individually. They function as teamleads on some job assignments and quality control inspectors on others. By the time studentshave finished all assignments, they have experienced the whole concept of
Conference Session
Remote Sensing and Telemetry
Collection
2003 Annual Conference
Authors
Alberto Gomez-Rivas; George Pincus
, “Adjunct Faculty Teaching Cutting-Edge Technology: Geomatics at the University of Houston-Downtown,” 2001 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC 2001), Proceedings, ETD 542-22. January 30-February 2, 2001, San Diego, CA.[4] Mitchell, A., “The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis Volume 1: Geographic Patterns and Relationships,” Environmental Research Institute, 1999.[5] “Arc View GIS,” Environmental Systems Research Institute, 1996.[6] Gomez-Rivas, A., and Lopez, F., “3-D Computer Models and Techniques for Bridge Evaluation and Repair,” Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Structural Faults and Repair, University of Edinburgh Press, 1997.Biographical InformationALBERTO GOMEZ RIVASAlberto Gomez-Rivas is
Collection
2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference
Authors
Alyssa J. Ball; Brandon Crisel
2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Enhancing Career Development for Engineering Students Through e-Portfolio Curriculum Implementation Alyssa Ball and Mr. Brandon Crisel University of Arkansas Department of Industrial EngineeringAbstractThe Biggadike e-Portfolio Research Team was challenged with improving career developmentfor students within the University of Arkansas’ College of Engineering. The research teamconsisted of members of the university’s Department of Industrial Engineering, which is whereimplementation was focused and coursework completion began to take place. We didbackground research, studied various portfolio
Conference Session
First-Year Programs: First-Year Experiences
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University
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First-Year Programs
(first semester) • Computer program design • Computer program code (Python) • Construction of multiple calculus-based programs • Engineering discipline exploration • Live ‘industry talks’ from former students • Departmental information sessions for all majors • Math/Physics cross-curriculum pre-teach activities • Team collaboration to deliver weekly team and individual artifactsENGR 216 (second semester) • Physics Mechanics lab • Introduction to the application of ethics in engineering • Exploration of creativity in engineering • Introduction to Statics • Emphasis on proper lab practices and lab report productionENGR 217 (third semester) • Physics Electronics/Magnetism lab • Application
Conference Session
Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Farzam S. Maleki P.E., Massachusetts Maritime Academy; Gail M Stephens P.E., Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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Ocean and Marine
Department at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA). Gail holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture from the United States Naval Academy and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. Prior to joining the MMA, Gail served as a Civil Engineer Corps officer of the United States Navy for almost 10 years, worked in private industry, and co-founded two companies one in product development and the other in the service industry. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Challenges of Developing a New Academic Minor for Junior Faculty: A Case Study of Developing a New Marine Construction Minor without a Civil
Conference Session
Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 8
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Isaac L. Howard PE, Mississippi State University
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Civil Engineering
these collaborations, however, is debated within education literature.Kavazanjian5 indicated true collaboration between university professors and practicing engineersremains a rarity due to ignorance from both groups. Alahmad et al.1 took a more collaborativeviewpoint related to “living lab” concepts when describing professionals and professors teachingtogether and the resulting automatic integration of theory and practice.The author presents information suggesting industry and academia interaction does exist at someuniversities. These interactions have value, but effort is required from both groups and theprocess isn’t always easy (rarely are valuable activities easy). Cases where industry, academicprofessionals, students, and society benefit
Conference Session
Innovative Course Developments in Construction
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Eric A. Holt, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions
Construction
the reviewers’ suggestionsand recommended that an area for future research would be to study which method ofinformation delivery (e.g. lectures, field trips, etc.) is more effective and appealing to students.A follow-up study based on their recommendation for future research was conducted andfocused on students’ perspectives of the entire course and its’ delivery methods [3]. Based onthese results, two specific delivery methods were changed in this residential constructionmanagement course. These methods are providing opportunities for students to build residentialassemblies outside the classroom in collaboration with industry on full-scale projects by applyingknowledge learned in class, and new interactive electronic reading. This paper
Conference Session
Work in Progress Papers in ECE
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Wilfrido A. Moreno P.E., University of South Florida; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Chris S. Ferekides, University of South Florida
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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)
, including being able to effectivelyself-regulate their own learning and take responsibility to understand and apply engineering.In 2015, the Electrical Engineering Department at a University of South Florida (USF)university in the U.S. initiated the Taking Responsibility to Understand Engineering (TRUE)initiative as part of a department cultural transformation program.The TRUE initiative was one of multiple elements in the transformation, and within theinitiative, the implementation of TRUE projects was a key programmatic activity. TRUEprojects bring together students, faculty, industry, and community to engage in doing real-world problem-solving during the 4-year undergraduate program. Students take responsibilityto self-regulate, learn, and apply
Conference Session
Design Methodologies 2
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Cheng Chen, University of Georgia; Toluwalase Oluwagbemileke Olajoyegbe, University of Georgia; Beshoy Morkos, University of Georgia
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Design in Engineering Education
focus of engineering designeducation is to teach students the fundamental principles of science, i.e., fluid mechanics, material,structural dynamics. Within those classes, simplified geometry or analysis limits students’textbook problems, and students know less about current industrial practices [13]. Secondly, mostengineers believe mathematics is the only language for engineers to describe designed objects.However, researchers have discovered that design is a cognitive process, whereby open-mindedness, collaboration, and diversity are essential attributes through both verbal and textualcommunication for a successful design team [14][15]. Lastly, the existing engineering designcurricular contains an imbalanced ratio between design and analysis
Conference Session
Contemporary Issues in CHE Education
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
William Krantz, University of Colorado, Boulder
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Chemical Engineering
onproviding international technical/cultural experience for graduate students and hence providefunding to take some of them with you on a SAL. One should consult the website of OISE forup-to-date information on NSF’s current programs4. The OISE works with all NSF programs toco-fund new awards and supplements for collaboration with foreign research partners and activeresearch engagement of U.S. students.If you are interested in a SAL in industry, consider the NSF GOALI program. The latterpromotes a variety of university-industry partnerships. In particular, this program providessupport for faculty to gain experience in an industrial setting. Prior to submitting a GOALIproposal, one should check with the Program Officer in the specific field of the
Conference Session
Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 9
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Wendi M. Kappers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Martha Nanette Harrell, Arkansas Tech University
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Computing and Information Technology
Paper ID #28701From degree to Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): A frameworkfor consideration.Dr. Wendi M. Kappers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Wendi M. Kappers has a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from the University of Central Florida (UCF). Her thesis work explored how educational video game effects upon mathematics achievement and mo- tivation scores differed between the sexes. During her tenure at Seminole Community College working as a tenured Professor and Program Manager of the Network Engineering Program, she was Co-PI for the CSEMS NSF grant that explored collaborative
Conference Session
Issues for ET Administrators
Collection
2003 Annual Conference
Authors
Abi Aghayere
Manufacturing Processes, Computers in Education Journal International Journal of Engineering Education, Fluid Power Journal Frontiers in Education Conference, Electronic Journal for Engineering Technology, Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC) Society of Automotive Engineers, Journal of injection molding Society of Plastics Engineers, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, The Assessment Institute, Assessment & Evaluation, Assessing Quality in Higher Education, Sloan-C-Summer Workshop Asynchronous Learning Network Annual Conference 10. Have you submitted any written proposals for funding in the past 36 months? Yes: 66.7% No
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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mohsen Goodarzi, Ball State University
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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)
, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Construction Management and Interior Design, Ball State UniversityAbstractDue to buildings’ significant role in changing the environment, sustainability has become one ofthe most critical topics in the building industry. The Leadership in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign (LEED) program developed by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is one of themost popular sustainability practices that provide guidelines for the design and construction ofany type of building. Due to its comprehensive and practical approach, it is very helpful toimplement LEED guidelines and standards into the construction education curriculum to provideopportunities for students to
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Marcia A. Mardis, Florida State University; Faye R. Jones, Florida State University
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
and employment in NW Florida have profound implicationsfor rural communities throughout the U.S. southeast [18]. At minimum, study findings aredirectly applicable to other regional areas of opportunity (RAOs) in Florida because they shareeconomic and demographic profiles [19].Validity and ReliabilityThe external evaluator, in collaboration with the research team and educational partners, facultyfrom four regional AM programs, and a representative from the industry council reviewed andcommented on the data collection instruments and reports. This team of experts assessed faceand content validity of the instruments. Members included two from representatives from eachinstitution and collaborating institutions. Each focus group and interview was
Conference Session
Potpourri
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John (Lalit) Jagtiani, University of Bridgeport; Neal A Lewis, University of Bridgeport
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Computing & Information Technology
Paper ID #17202Enhancing Software Engineering Curricula By Incorporating Open, Data-Driven Planning MethodsMr. John (Lalit) Jagtiani, University of Bridgeport Mr. Lalit (John) Jagtiani is currently a Ph.D. candidate focused on Technology Management at the Uni- versity of Bridgeport, School of Engineering. His research interests include software technology manage- ment, software metrics, technology change management, and technology risk management. Mr.Jagtiani has 25+ years of industry experience with technology management and strategic business solutions. He currently serves as a consultant to several organizations and
Conference Session
Diversity and K-12 Issues
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ronald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Joel Bloom, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
students to enter in Fall, 2008.There are several outstanding technology education programs that are under a School ofTechnology or with an Engineering Technology Department4,5. What we have presented in thispaper is a method of collaboration between a four year engineering technology program and arelated teacher education college.Bibliography1. Hales, J.A. & Snyder, J.F., Jackson's Mill Industrial Arts Curriculum Theory: A Base for Curriculum Derivation. Part 1 of a Two-Part Series. Man/Society/Technology, v41 n5 p6-10 Feb 19822. Association of American Universities. 2006. National Defense Education and Innovation Initiative. based on data in National Science Board. 2004. Science and Engineering Indicators 2004 (NSB 04-01
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Systems Engineering Education Research
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Douglas Edwards, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne A Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pratik Mital, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Systems Engineering
the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) at Georgia Tech. She attended University of Illinois for her BS in Mechanical Engineering, then received a Masters in 2009 and a PhD in 2012 both in ME from Georgia Tech. Her doctoral work was in the area of design optimization. She is currently working on engineering curriculum development for middle and high school classrooms.Pratik Mital, Georgia Institute of Technology Pratik Mital is a Ph.D. student in the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests are using systems engineering methodologies to model various systems, using industrial engineering and operations
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Capstone Mechanical Engineering Design
Collection
2002 Annual Conference
Authors
Yves Mercadier; Pierre Vittecoq; Patrik Doucet; Jean-Sébastien Plante; Francois Charron; Yves Van Hoenacker
needs analysis. Unfortunately, this collaboration was never formalized. As aresult, it has been proposed to develop formal partnerships with schools, faculties, departments,and colleges in the fields of marketing and industrial design. These partnerships will enable us tocreate work contexts (e.g. engineer, industrial designer, marketing specialist, etc.) similar tothose found in industrial practice and allow our students to discover the real meaning ofmultidisciplinary teamwork. 3.8 Develop Partnerships with Industry in Carrying Out Design ProjectsFrom 1992 to the present, some design projects have been carried out with the involvement ofindustry. This collaboration has made it possible to define realistic projects of an industrialnature
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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.D
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E., Colorado State University Pueblo
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Diversity
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Computers in Education Division (COED)
Paper ID #47478Vertical lab Integration with myCobot Robotic ArmsDr. Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E., Colorado State University Pueblo NEBOJSA I. JAKSIC earned the Dipl. Ing. (M.S.) degree in electrical engineering from Belgrade University (1984), the M.S. in electrical engineering (1988), the M.S. in industrial engineering (1992), and the Ph.D. in industrial engineering from The Ohio State University (2000). Currently, he is a Professor at Colorado State University Pueblo. Dr. Jaksic has over 100 publications and holds two patents. His interests include robotics, automation, and nanotechnology. He is a licensed PE in the State of
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Trends in Mechanical Engineering I
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Qian Zou, Oakland University; Brian P. Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Xia Wang, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Lorenzo M. Smith, Oakland University; LianXiang Yang, Oakland University; David Schall, Oakland University, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Michael A. Latcha, Oakland University
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Mechanical Engineering
AC 2011-1309: AERIM AUTOMOTIVE-THEMED REU PROGRAM : OR-GANIZATION, ACTIVITIES, OUTCOMES AND LESSONS LEARNEDLaila Guessous, Oakland University Laila Guessous, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the department of mechanical engineering at Oakland University (OU) in Rochester, MI. Her research and teaching interests lie in the areas of fluid mechanics and heat transfer, with an emphasis on computational methods. She is the program director for the NSF and DoD funded AERIM REU program at OU, as well as co-director of an NSF-funded International Research Experience for Students (IRES) collaborative research program with China on fluid and thermal transport in fuel cells.Qian Zou, Oakland University Dr. Qian Zou is an
Conference Session
Diversity and Two-year Colleges Part 1
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Cynthia Kay Pickering, Arizona State University; Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Caroline Vaningen-Dunn, Arizona State University; Emery DeWitt, Mentor-Connect, Florence-Darlington Technical College ; Richard H. Roberts Jr, Florence-Darlington Technical College, SCATE Center
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Diversity
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Two-Year College
Paper ID #32696The Road to Strengthening Two-year Hispanic-Serving InstitutionParticipation in the NSF ATE Funding ProgramMs. Cynthia Kay Pickering, Arizona State University Cynthia Pickering is a retired electrical engineer with 35 years industry experience and technical lead- ership in software development, artificial intelligence, information technology architecture/engineering, and collaboration systems research. In September 2015, she joined Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) to lead the Girls in STEM initiative and translate her passion for STEM into opportunities that will attract, inspire and retain more girls in
Collection
2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference
Authors
Hamzah Mousa; Margarita O. Genes; Adam C. Lynch
2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Comprehensive Case Study of Project Based Learning in Engineering Hamzah Mousa1, Margarita Orozco Genes1, Adam Carlton Lynch2 1-Wichita State University – Department of Industrial Systems and Manufacturing Engineering 2- Wichita State University – Department of Applied EngineeringAbstract In the contemporary engineering education system, project-based learning is now seen as aninnovative pedagogy that maintains the constructive collaboration of content knowledge and real-world practice. PBL exposes students to real-life problems, increases the practice of problem-solving coupled with teamwork, and the fundamental skills