Paper ID #32512Intersectional Complexities of Race/Ethnicity and Gender in EngineeringStudents’ Professional Social Responsibility Attitudes (Research)Dr. Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Envi- ronmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director for the Engineering Plus program. She has served as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education in the CEAE Department, as well as the ABET assessment coordinator. Professor Bielefeldt was also the faculty director of the Sustainable By Design
Institute of Technology, 550 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115Mr. Herb ConnorsProf. Vitaliy Victorovich Saykin, Wentworth Institute of TechnologyMr. Mohammed Khalid Alhuwayrini, c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 The Sagan Research Project for Exploring Statistical Parameters of Typical Mechanical PropertiesAbstractThe involvement of undergraduate students in research is very important for engineeringeducation. Research can not only significantly enhance student engagement and enrich studentlearning experience, but it is also useful as a tool to enhance undergraduate engineeringeducation. However, it is a big challenge for a small teaching institution to do this because
across institutions. Shelby received her BA from Pennsylvania State University and her MSLIS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s iSchool.Bertha P Chang, North Carolina State University Bertha Chang is currently Associate Head, Collections and Research Strategy at the North Carolina State University Libraries. She holds an M.S. from the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, and an S.B. and Ph.D. from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Designing and Evaluating Co-Curricular Information
education and research departments, and UAS technol- ogy demonstrations involving outside entities. He has served in a variety of operational assignments as a C-130H, RQ-4A/B and Air Commando pilot. He has been engaged in multiple combat operations in Southwest Asia, Afghanistan, and Africa. He is a command pilot with approximately 3,800 hours includ- ing 1143 combat and 606 combat support hours. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Motivating Students with an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Airmanship and Research Program1. IntroductionUAS operations have proven to be a key asset to the warfighter over the past decade and theiruse is expected to increase in the
American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationHowever, at the intersections of the maze one or both of the linear IR sensor arrays have nosignal and the MicroMouse may attempt to affect a 90 degree turn without any feedback of its Temple University ECE MicroMouse (2001) and the undergraduate team in the IEEE Philadelphia Section regional contest (2000).orientation. The TU ECE MicroMouse entry in 2000 turned by counting the number ofcommands sent to its wheels. Unfortunately, the wheels notoriously slip which causes the turn tobe incomplete. The MicroMouse can recover once its wings reacquire an IR sensor
Sichuan University in 2000 and 2003, respectively, and his Ph.D. degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2011. His research interests include high- performance computing, computer architectures, real-time systems, and wireless sensor networks. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed research papers. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Best Practices and Lessons Learned on Organizing Effective Cohort-based Undergraduate Summer Research during COVID-19 Daqing Hou, Yu Liu Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
engineering from the University of Nebraskaˆa C”Lincoln and the Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering from Duke University. He was previously an Image Anal- ysis Engineer at Acuson Corporation, Mountain Vi ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Reflections from an Interdisciplinary Team Research Project during a 10-week NSF REU ProgramIntroductionIn a typical year, the Biomedical Engineering NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates(REU) site at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln involves multiple individual projects, eachconsisting of a faculty adviser, a graduate student or postdoctoral mentor, and a visitingundergraduate REU participant. The goals of the REU projects
sciences courses. He has published several peer reviewed journal and conference papers in these areas. His research areas are space systems, robust fault tolerant control, nonlinear control, adaptive control, small spacecraft design, high performance spacecraft components, mechatronics, real-time health monitoring, and diagnostic methodology. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Student Activities, Research and Development in High-Power Rocket Propulsion and Systems EngineeringAbstractThe Rocket Propulsion Laboratory at Saint Louis University primarily focuses on student-run,undergraduate research in high-power propulsion system design and development as well asdesign
one of the required first-year engineering courses that engages students in open-ended problem solving and design. Her research focuses on the development, implementation, and assessment of modeling and design activities with authentic engineer- ing contexts. She is currently a member of the educational team for the Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN).Dr. Kerrie Anna Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Douglas is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Purdue School of Engineering Education. Her research is focused on methods of assessment and evaluation unique to engineering learning contexts.Prof. David R. Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette c American Society
Paper ID #30906Paper: Using Qualitative Techniques to Understand the Types ofUndergraduate Research MentorshipKarina Sylvia Sobieraj, The Ohio State University I am a fourth-year biological engineering student pursuing a minor in biomedical engineering. I am active in many clubs on campus including Make a Wish and the Society of Women Engineers and I am also an undergraduate researcher for an engineering education research group.Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. She earned her B.S. and
spectrum of engineering and mechanical engineering courses. He is a member of ASEE, the Acoustical Society of America, and the Institute for Noise Control Engineering, and conducts research in acoustics and vibrations. Page 22.723.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Five Forced-Vibration Laboratory Experiments using two Lumped Mass Apparatuses with Research Caliber Accelerometers and AnalyzerAbstractIn 2004 a 3-credit engineering elective course in vibrations was created at the University ofSouthern Indiana. It consists of two hours of
Paper ID #45500Fast-Track to Research Writing Mastery: A 9-Week Intensive Course forGraduate StudentsDr. Shenghua Wu, University of South Alabama Dr. Shenghua Wu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Coastal, and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Alabama. His research areas include civil engineering materials characterization, pavement performance evaluation and modeling, design, and maintenance, multidisciplinary approach to address complex engineering issues, as well as STEM education. He holds multiple leadership roles, including the Director for Interdisciplinary Center for Sustainable
: mjeliot@u.washington.edu.Jana Jones, Microsoft Corp. Jana Jones holds a Master of Science degree in Technical Communication from the University of Washington. She is currently using her technical communication skills on a job in the San Francisco Bay area. Her interests include all aspects of user-centered design and usability. Email: jbjones31@hotmail.com.Steve Lappenbusch, University of Washington Steve Lappenbusch is a doctoral student in the Department of Technical Communication at the University of Washington. His interests include user-centered design, educational technology, and qualitative research methodologies. Email: lappy@u.washington.edu
AC 2009-1844: A TEST BED FOR STUDENT RESEARCH AND DESIGN OFCONTROL-MOMENT GYROSCOPES FOR ROBOTIC APPLICATIONSAlbert Soto, Texas A&M UniversityDaniel Brown, Cornell UniversityMason Peck, Cornell University Page 14.131.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Testbed for Student Research and Design of Control-Moment Gyroscopes for Robotic Applications The attitude dynamics of a spacecraft with an attached robot arm is a subtle problem in dynamics and control. In this work, we discuss a robotic testbed designed to engage students in addressing this example of a complex class of rigid body dynamics. A
radiation, wave vector analysis techniques, and structural energy flow. From 2003 through 2012 Dr. Keltie served in various associate dean roles (including aca- demic affairs, and research and graduate programs) within the College of Engineering, and he returned to his faculty position in 2013. Page 26.937.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Incorporating a Graduate Research Activity in an Undergraduate Vibrations Course Design ProjectAbstractA standard component in our junior-level vibrations course is a design project. This project
AC 2007-2957: BRIDGES TO THE FUTURE – INFUSING CUTTING-EDGERESEARCH INTO UNDERGRADUATE BIOTECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMRupa Iyer, University of Houston (CoE) Page 12.322.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Bridges to the Future - Infusing Cutting Edge Research into Undergraduate Biotechnology CurriculumAbstractThe last several decades in biology have seen tremendous research in recombinant DNAtechnology and its applications in medicine, agriculture and the environment. The next centurywill see the evolution of new technologies needed for bioprocessing therapeutic drugs, proteinsand enzymes generated through recombinant DNA technology. These new
M.S. in civil engineering in 2000 and 2002, respectively, from the University of Delaware. Page 25.1448.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Using Wikis to Facilitate Writing Research Abstracts in a Civil Engineering Graduate CourseAbstractThe objective of this study is to assess the impact of student performance and quality of writingresearch abstracts when using wikis to effectively engage students in a graduate course. Studentswill use wikis that are integrated within Blackboard to write an abstract for their project focusedon structural
]. 2 With a city-wide emphasis on sustainability, RMU has decided to do its part in educating ourfuture workforce to increase their environmental knowledge and awareness. Through thedevelopment of a new minor in Alternative Energy and Sustainability and in addition to existingeducational and outreach programs, RMU is doing its part to meet the objectives of the studentsand their future employers. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the capstone course for theAlternative Energy and Sustainability Minor, describing the first time that the course was taughtin the Spring of 2013, the research projects that were conducted, the project outcomes, and thecourse teaching outcomes.II. Alternative Energy and Sustainability MinorThe Alternative
Paper ID #43851Planning a Trucking Research Consortium using Industry Customer Discoveryand Innovation Ecosystem MappingProf. Mohamed Razi Nalim, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Dr. Razi Nalim is Chancellor’s Professor of Mechanical Engineering at IUPUI, where he directs the Combustion and Propulsion Research Laboratory and helps lead the Transportation and Autonomous Systems Institute. He has extensive experience in higher education and professional practice – in industry, academia, and government. He has administered research, sponsored work, graduate programs, international initiatives, accreditation
A Comparative Analysis of Engineering Research Expenditures in Selected Big 12 Universities Shaibal Mukherjee*, Pallabi Mukherjee University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019*AbstractA comparative analysis of engineering annual research expenditures for four selected Big 12universities, over a seven year period (2001 – 2007), is reported. The four universities selectedfor this study are: University of Oklahoma (OU), Oklahoma State University (OSU), Universityof Colorado at Boulder (UC), and University of Texas at Austin (UT). The American Society ofEngineering Education (ASEE) public domain database is utilized as the source of data used inthis study. In addition to
Angeles.Mr. Lang Anh Dam As an undergraduate student at Cal State LA, Lang worked on the Link Column Frame research project. Page 22.297.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Bringing Current Research to the Classroom using the Linked Column Framed System in an Undergraduate Structures LabAbstractThis paper describes a hands on and demonstration driven learning opportunity at theundergraduate level for the students to understand and experience the design philosophy ofrelying on "plastic deformation" of structural members in seismic design of buildings. Thisresearch was brought to a
AC 2010-972: UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS ONPLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES (PHEVS) SUPPORTED BYCENTERPOINT ENERGYLuces Faulkenberry, University of Houston Luces M. Faulkenberry is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Electrical Power Engineering Technology program at University of Houston. He has a Bachelors degree in Physics from University of Texas at Arlington and a masters and a doctorate in Industrial Education from Texas A&M University. He is the author of several books including one in electrical power.Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston Wajiha Shireen received her B.S degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1987, her M.S and
physical science at the secondary level. Page 24.1333.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Using Innovation Configuration Mapping for the Implementation of Engineering Infused Science Lessons (Research-to-Practice) Addressing the NGSS: Supporting K-12 Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science ConnectionsThis paper describes the process for developing and using an innovation configuration (IC) mapto guide the efforts of a National Science Foundation teacher professional development researchproject1, Project Infuse. The project was
his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Mercer University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research in Prosthetic Hand Development: Bridging Mechanical and Biomedical EngineeringAbstractThis paper presents our initial progress on an innovative undergraduate research project thatbridges mechanical and biomedical engineering disciplines in the field of prosthetic handdevelopment. A group of undergraduate students, majoring in mechanical engineering andbiomedical engineering, are engaged in a collaborative effort to design, fabricate, and characterizeactuators for prosthetic devices. The project aims to provide students with hands-on
, Virginia Tech As Director for Research Impact & Intelligence, I collaborate with campus stakeholders to translate infor- mation to insights. We utilize bibliometric, impact, institutional, funding, and industry data from sources such as Scival, Scopus, Web of Science, Mergent, NSF HERD, IPEDs, Funding Institutional and employ a variety of visualization tools such as Tableau and VosViewer to help identify research competencies, to understand collaboration networks and potential partnerships, and to demonstrate impact. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Collaborations Beyond the Library: Bibliometric Analyses to Support Engineering Research, Innovation and
engineering research and holds seven U.S. patents.Mr. Ren Liu c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Phase One Research Results from a Project on Vertical Transfer Students in Engineering and Engineering TechnologyThis paper reports on the first phase of research on a scholarship program VTAB (VerticalTransfers’ Access to the Baccalaureate) funded by a five-year grant from the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) that focuses on students who transfer at the 3rd year level from 2-year schoolsto the engineering and engineering technology BS programs at our university [1]. The goals ofthe program are: (i) to expand and diversify the engineering/technology workforce of the future,(ii) to
: Addressing the professional development needs of faculty and the learning needs of students,” Currents in Teaching and Learning, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 3-16, 2011.7 T. Bicknell-Holmes, P. Hoffman. “Elicit, Engage, Experience, and Explore: Discovery Learning in Library Instruction,” Reference Services Review, vol. 28, no. 4, pp. 313-322, 2000.8 J. Castronova, “Discovery learning for the 21st century: What is it and how does it compare to traditional learning in effectiveness in the 21st century?,” Literature Reviews, Action Research Exchange (ARE), vol. 1, no. 2, 2002.9 G. Kuh, “High-Impact Educational Practices: What They Are, Who Has Access to Them, and Why They Matter,” Washington, DC: Assoc. of Am
Paper ID #48673Trends in Modular Construction Research: A Bibliometric Examination ofDeveloped and Developing RegionsJohn Ogbeleakhu Aliu, University of Georgia John Aliu is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) within the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia, United States. His primary research aims to equip engineering students with critical competencies and enhance their employability in the context of rapid technological advancements. Dr. Aliu also conducts research on smart and sustainable construction and explores innovative Nature-based
Paper ID #37614Summer Bridge Programming for Incoming First-YearStudents at Three Public Urban Research UniversitiesMiriam Howland Cummings (Graduate Research Assistant) Miriam is a PhD candidate in Education Research and Evaluation Methods at the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) and a graduate research assistant on an NSF S-STEM grant in CU Denver's College of Engineering, Design, and Computing.Maryam Darbeheshti (Faculty) Dr. Maryam Darbeheshti is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver. Her research interests are in multiphase fluid flow, and Engineering
Paper ID #18850Outcomes and Case Studies of Undergraduate Student Participation in Re-searchDr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation laboratory at