Performance Testing and Analysis of Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Databases Brandon Rogers, Joseph J. Ekstrom Brigham Young UniversityAbstractThe Internet revolution has focused scaling and redundancy research on systems, such asapplication servers using clusters, redundant Internet connections, and other redundant hardware.Conversely, back-end services, such as databases, have largely remained undistributed, un-clustered, and housed in large, dedicated SMP machines. However, a new turn in databasemanagement recently was introduced with the proposal of a RAIDb (Redundant Array ofInexpensive Databases) standard.Various studies have
Paper ID #38399Vertically Integrated Project (VIP) – Design and Development of UnmannedAerial Systems as Part of Research CourseDr. Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University Adeel Khalid, Ph.D. Professor Industrial and Systems Engineering Office: 470-578-7241 ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Design and Development of Unmanned Aerial Systems for Industry Applications – A Case StudyAbstractIn this paper, the design and development of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) by a team ofinterdisciplinary undergraduate students is discussed. The on-going project spans over the periodof
Paper ID #37397Lessons Learned: Developing Homebrew Software Tools toEnhance and Combine Grading, Assessment, and ResearchBenjamin Daniel Chambers (Associate Professor of Practice) Dr. Ben Chambers is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, and Director of the Frith First Year Makers program and of the Minecraft Museum of Engineering. His research focuses include creativity-based pedagogy, the interactions of non-humans with the built environment, and the built environment as a tool for teaching at the nexus of biology and engineering. He earned his graduate
Paper ID #39159Board 365: Reaching Consensus: Using Group Concept Mapping in aMulti-Site STEM Hub Research TeamMr. Anthony Weiss, University of Missouri, Kansas City Anthony Weiss is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering with a co-discipline in Education, Lead- ership, Policy, and Foundations at UMKC. Prior to this he received his BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Pittsburg State University in 2016 where he also was a student-athlete participating in Cross Country and Track and Field. He went on to get his BS in Mechanical Engineering in 2019 from UMKC and then completed his Masters in Mechanical
Paper ID #35057Experiential Learning through Undergraduate Research on a Roadway En-ergyHarvesting Design (WIP) ASEE NCSMs. Sabrina Martin, University of Pittsburgh An undergraduate mechanical engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh.Dr. Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Tony Kerzmann’s higher education background began with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Duquesne University, as well as a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. After graduation, Dr. Kerzmann began his career as an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at Robert
Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University in 2009 and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 2015. He has taught classes in mechanical engineering (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, CFD, measurements, freshman engineering design), engineering mechanics (statics, strength of materials), computer science (MATLAB programming), biomedical engineering (measurements), and math (calculus I and II). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Comparing Outcomes Between Two Engineering Majors in a Deterministic Operations Research Course AbstractIn an introductory
Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley,Dr. Anil Kumar Srivastava, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Professor Srivastava is a Distinguished RGV STAR Professor in Manufacturing Engineering Department and Director of Rapid Response Manufacturing Center (RRMC) at University of Texas - Rio Grand Valley (UTRGV). He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Eng ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Supporting Student Success in Engineering by Promoting the Participation of Underrepresented Minorities in Research VenuesIn this study, the recruitment model termed Identify, Build, Integrate, Evaluate, and Extend(IBIEE) was
Paper ID #46710Exploring the Evolution of Graduate Engineering Student Identity-BasedMotivations as They Conduct AI Engineering ResearchDr. Gouri Vinod, Cornell University Gouri (Gigi) Vinod is a postdoctoral researcher at Cornell University’s Robert F. Smith School of Chemical and Biological Engineering. Her educational background includes a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, an M.S. in Engineering and Education from University College London (UCL), and a Ph.D. in Engineering, Education, and Artificial Intelligence from University College London (UCL). As a member of the STRIDE lab at
Scientist at Dragon Materials, LLC, an engineering consulting firm. Her research involve experimental design and technique development for soft materials, complex fluids, and surface phenomena. She a wide range of experience in rheological, thermal, structural, and molecular characterization that she leverage fundamentally for academic purposes as well as industrially for applications. As her three patents can show, designing experiments and creating novel techniques to answer fundamental questions that drive applications and technology forward captivates her interest. She has volunteered countless hours to the community, led multiple STEM Education grants that engage the local K-12 schools of the Pine Ridge Indian
. Additionally, as a faculty member at UC Berkeley, Arash instructs and supports pre-service teachers as they transition towards a career in the classroom. Alongside his work with SRI, Arash is also part of the OpenSciEd initiative, a multi-state collaboration to create research-based, open-source science instructional materials aligned to the Framework for K-12 Science Education and the NGSS. With OpenSciEd, Arash helps develop high-quality, NGSS-designed curriculum and delivers professional development for teachers, as well as state and district leaders around the United States. Previously, Arash worked at the Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity (SCALE) focusing on NGSS-aligned curriculum and assessments, while
Paper ID #29589Undergraduate Summer Research in High Performance Computing withEngineering Applications: An Experience ReportDr. Daqing Hou, Clarkson University Dr. Daqing Hou is Professor and Director of Software Engineering in Department of Electrical and Com- puter Engineering at Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York. His research interests include Software Engineering, Engineering Education, Cyber Security, and Smart Energy.Dr. Yu Liu, Clarkson University Dr. Yu Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Clark- son University. Prior to joining Clarkson University, he was a
College Green Training Initiative. In order to strengthen the initiative, Mr. Lewis collaborated with the college grant office to submit a successful proposal to the United States Department of Urban Development in 2010 for construction of the William R. Sinkin Eco Centro. He since served as director of Eco Centro while collaborating with Texas State University on the Re-Energize grant and EverGreeen grants in overseeing undergraduate research projects c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Re-Energize Undergraduate Research Program in Its Third and Final YearAbstractThe Re-Energize Undergraduate Research Program started with the creation of a network ofrenewable energy education and
Paper ID #31221Research Initiation: Enhancing the Learning Outcomes of EmpathicInnovation in Biomedical Engineering Senior Design ProjectsDr. Nan Kong, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Nan Kong is an Associate Professor in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue Univer- sity. He received his PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. His research interest includes big-data health analytics. He is actively in collaborating with engineering education researchers on improving manifestation of empathy in biomedical engineering innovation.Dr. Senay Purzer
Paper ID #6437An Exploratory Study of the Research Mentor Experience in a Novel Under-graduate Aerospace Engineering CourseIrene B Mena, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Irene B. Mena has a B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education. Her research interests include first-year engineering and graduate student professional development.Dr. Sven Schmitz, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Sven Schmitz joined the faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Penn State University in 2010. He received a diploma degree in Aerospace Engineering from RWTH Aachen (Germany) in 2002
Professor. Vasudevan obtained her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in nuclear engineer- ing (health physics) from Texas A&M University. She has extensive research experience in radiological health physics, nuclear radiation detection, instrumentation, spent fuel management, reactor based exper- iments, atmospheric dispersion of radionuclide, and radiation dosimetry. She has been instrumental in Page 25.467.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012providing technical support and advice for several M.S. and Ph.D. students in the area nuclear instrumen-tation, and radiological safety
environment and to improving the overall quality of life of the communities. Paula plans international research experience programs for undergraduate and graduate students in collaboration with international partners. She has helped organize and develop international workshops in the field of sustainability and smart cities. Paula has also developed outreach programs that educate the youth about the principles of sustainability. Paula received a Bachelors and Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering from UAB.Dr. Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama, Birmingham Dr. Fouad H. Fouad, Ph.D., P.E., is Professor and Chairman Emeritus of the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Alabama at
Paper ID #47216Student-centered success: Exploring student-led recruitment in an aerospaceundergraduate research programDr. Karen Martinez Soto, Syracuse University Karen Martinez Soto is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Syracuse University. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech supplemented by a M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Tech and the University of Oklahoma respectively. Her research interests are focused on teaching and assessment for conceptual understanding, curriculum development for the middle years, and student cultural
Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia respectively. Racheida believes in creating a diverse engineering field and strives to do so through con- necting with teaching, and mentoring future engineers. She has devoted her life to this mission through her leadership and lifetime membership in the National Society of Black Engineers.Dr. Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University Dr. Fletcher is currently an Assistant Professor at Florida International University. Her research focus equity and inclusion within STEM education, STEM at HBCUs and K-12 STEM education. Prior to FIU, Dr. Fletcher served as the Director of Pre-college Programs for the National Society of Black Engineers
students. Dr. Chandra’s research interests include design of data-driven stochastic models for applications in acous- tics, communication networks and predictive analytics in education.Dr. Hsien-Yuan Hsu, University of Massachusetts Lowell Dr. Hsien-Yuan Hsu is an Assistant Professor in Research and Evaluation in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Dr. Hsu received his PhD in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University and has a background of statistics education. He works closely with researchers in STEM to pursue high quality of STEM education for future researchers. He is currently participating in an NSF-funded grant (#1923452) to spearhead research into middle school
University of California, San Diego, and her current research focuses on sustainability outreach and education, as well as teaching creative problem solving in science.Prof. Marcial Gonzalez, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University Dr. Marcial Gonzalez is an Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue Uni- versity since 2014. He is affiliated with the Center for Particulate Products and Process (CP3), the Purdue Energetics Research Center (PERC) and the Ray W. Herrick Laboratories. He was a Research Associate at Rutgers University with an affiliation with the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department and with the NSF Engineering Research Center for Structured Organic
Paper ID #44464Encountering Axiology: Engineering Graduate Students’ Experiences withValues in an Engineering Research CenterMr. Herman Ronald Clements III, Purdue University H. Ronald Clements is an engineering graduate student at Purdue University.Alexander V Struck Jannini, Purdue University Alex is a Ph.D. Candidate in Engineering Education at Purdue University. He is interested in furthering the use of motivational theory in engineering education research, and investigating how departmental culture can affect students’ persistence. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Encountering
Undergraduates Leave the Sciences. Boulder,CO: Westview Press, 1997. 7. Tobias, S. They're Not Dumb, They're Different: Stalking the Second Tier. Tucson, AZ: Research Corporation,1990. 8. Steele, C. "A Threat in the Air: How Stereotypes Shape Intellectual Identity and Performance." AmericanPsychologist 52 (1997): 613-29. 9. Margolis, J., A. Fisher, and F. Miller. "Caring About Connections: Gender and Computer." IEEE Technologyand Society Magazine (1990): 13-20. 10. Drew, T. L. , and G. G. Work. "Gender-Based Differences in Perception of Experiences in HigherEducation." Journal of Higher Education 69 (1998): 542-55. 11. Wadsworth, E. M. "Women's Activities and Women Engineers: Expansions over Time." Initiatives 55, no. 2(1992): 59-65. 12
Paper ID #44407Lighting a Pathway to Energy Transitions: Collecting, Interpreting and SharingEngineering Designs and Research Data Across a School-based AgrivoltaicsCitizen Science Network (Pre-College Resource/Curriculum Exchange)Dr. Michelle Jordan, Arizona State University Michelle Jordan is as associate professor in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. She also serves as the Education Director for the QESST Engineering Research Center. Michelleˆa C™s program of research focuses on social interactMs. Katie Spreitzer, Arizona State UniversitySarah Bendok ©American Society for
the Network leader for the Metropolitan Cleveland Consortium for STEM Regional Ohio STEM Learning Network Hub and Co-Director of the Center for Innovation in STEM Education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Supporting Students with Mobility, Dexterity, and Psychological Disabilities in a Research Experiences for Undergraduates Summer ProgramIntroductionIn the United States, people with disabilities are underrepresented in both engineering educationand practice. 4.3% of undergraduate students with disabilities major in engineering vs. 5.3% ofstudents without disabilities [1]. 8% of graduate students with disabilities study math,engineering, or
Paper ID #49141Integrating Research Experience into Industry Sponsored Capstone DesignProjects in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyDr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University Irina Ciobanescu Husanu, Ph. D. is Associate Clinical Professor and Director of the Engineering Technology Program, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. She received her PhD degree in mechanical engineering from College of Engineering at Drexel University and her BS/MS in Aeronautical Engineering from Aerospace Engineering College at Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania. Dr. Husanu’ s educational background is in
Questions Asked during Small Decision-Making Group Discussions. Small Group Research, 30, 235-25614. Schein, E.H., (1976), What to observe in a team, Reading Book for Human Relations Training, Edited by C.R. Mill and L.C. Porter, NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Science, Arlington, Virginia15. Knecht, R., (2004), Can Peers be Used Effectively to Assess Teams: Task/Team Function Observations during Team Building Exercises, Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake16. Applbaum, R.L, (1992), Structure in group decision making. In Small Group Communication: A Reader, Edited by Cathcart, R.S. and Samovar, L.A., 6th edition, Wm. C. Publishers: Dubuque, IA
Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education II. Pedagogical EpistemologyKolb’s Experiential Learning Theory provides a holistic model of the learning process. There iswidespread agreement among scholars and researchers that there are significant individualdifferences in taking in and processing information [4]–[5]. There are two ramifications oflearning styles on the teaching-learning process. At a minor level there is a need for adjustmentbetween learner and teacher: sometimes their preferences are complementary, sometimesadversarial, and of course sometimes collusive if they both tend to go for the
the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationthat emulates operation of an industrial plant. This project was intended to familiarize studentswith hardware/software set up of an industrial network system. It also acquaints them withprogramming skills needed for a network PLC environment in a process control system.Introduction:Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are designed to carry out industrial control routines andreplace the older relay logic controller panels. Relay logic controllers were previously used tomanage and control electromechanical devices in manufacturing plants and material handlingindustries
Paper ID #32553Continuous Improvement for Equity in Engineering- AddressingDepartmental Change with Theory-Informed Case Study Research (EBR)Dr. Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting Dr. Sarah Hug is director of the Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting. Dr. Hug earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research and evaluation efforts focus on learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with a special interest in communities of practice, creativity, and experiences of underrepresented groups in these fields across multiple contexts.Christina
AC 2009-1445: WHERE SUCCESSFUL LATINO/A UNDERGRADUATES FINDCOMMUNITY AT A PREDOMINANTLY WHITE RESEARCH UNIVERSITYSusan Walden, University of OklahomaRanda Shehab, University of Oklahoma Page 14.1370.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Where Successful Latino/a Engineering Undergraduates find Community at a Predominately White Research UniversityAbstractThe Research Institute for STEM Education conducts mixed-methods research seeking toidentify the factors contributing to successful completion of an engineering degree by under-represented and under-served minority students at a predominately white, research institution.STEM stands for science