his doctoral studies, Dr. Nagelli worked as a post-doctoral researcher in the Electrochemical Engineering and Energy Laboratory at Case Western Reserve University. In this role, he worked on the performance diagnostics of flowable slurry electrodes for redox flow batteries and electrochemical flow capacitors. His research interest includes the fundamental understanding of the influence of surface chem- istry of carbon nanomaterials in electrochemical applications, flowable slurry electrodes, development of flow-assisted electrochemical energy systems (fuel cells, flow batteries, flow capacitors), and mass/charge transport phenomena and reaction kinetics in electrochemical systems. He is a member of the American
Paper ID #30827Benefits of Long Distance Collaboration in Higher Education Institutionsto Train Students in Innovation PracticesMary Pearson, North Dakota State University Mary is a Ph.D. candidate in biomedical engineering with research focused in the area of bioelectromag- netics, specifically designing electronics that can be used as medical devices. She obtained her B.S. and M.S. degrees at NDSU in electrical and computer engineering. Mary is also interested in STEM education research.Ms. Lauren Singelmann, North Dakota State University Lauren Singelmann is a Masters Student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at
(Figure 18). Figure 18. AY2015-2016 AIAA Club Design/Build/Fly effortThis year, the team reorganized to tackle the AY2016-2017 DBF challenge. Construction and flight testof the team’s tube-stored UAS design is complete, and as of the writing of this paper, the DBFcompetition is underway. UAF’s AIAA DBF team and prototype are shown in Figure 19. Figure 19: AY2016-2017 AIAA Club Design/Build/Fly effortSTEM Activities.UAF is very active in STEM development and recruiting efforts. A couple noteworthy examplesinclude the university’s Upward Bound program and Modern Blanket Toss UAS project serving Alaskavillages and native population, as well the Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA) providingopportunities
President of Epsilon Mu Eta, the Engineering Management Honor Society. She teaches courses in Total Quality Management, Engineering Economics, Entrepreneurial Analysis of En- gineering Design, Statistics for Engineering Managers, Management of Engineering and Technology, and Senior Design. Her research areas include knowledge engineering, as well as, knowledge and information management. She has been published several times including chapters in the books Eshbach’s Handbook of Engineering Fundamentals and Engineering Economic Analysis; in journals such as the Engineering Management Journal and the Journal of Engineering Education; and several conference proceedings. She is a member of the Board of Advisors at West Point
and faculty who observe and share their enthusiasm.Implementation of Peer MentoringPeer mentoring is an important element of our approach in building an effective learningcommunity, and may in fact be the single most important component with respect to leaving alasting impact on mentors and mentees. Peer mentoring has been fundamental to PROMES formany years, and has been implemented in HEP community over the past seven years. Peermentors are selected from the pool of former students who have participated in the PBL courses.They are usually just one or two years older than the incoming freshmen, and are sometimesyounger than other non-traditional incoming students. We select them based upon their ability to
AC 2012-3924: DIGITAL ENGINEERS: RESULTS OF A SURVEY STUDYDOCUMENTING DIGITAL MEDIA AND DEVICE USE AMONG FRESH-MEN ENGINEERING STUDENTSAditya Johri, Virginia TechHon Jie Teo, Virginia TechProf. Jenny L. Lo, Virginia Tech Jenny Lo is an Advanced Instructor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She has been the Co-coordinator of a first-semester introductory engineering course and has taught multiple first-year engineering courses.Asta B. Schram, Virginia Tech Asta B. Schram is a Ph.D. student in educational psychology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She has many years of experience teaching and leading at the K-12 education level. Her inter- est in motivation and
ability to adhere to schedules, budgets, and client expectations [17].Given the complexity of construction processes and the constraints of knowledge, time, andcognitive resources, decision-making is a complex skill to achieve due to the complexity ofconstruction processes [18].Teaching engineering today presents a multifaceted challenge, primarily due to the dynamicnature of the subject and the vast scope of learning material. The expectation for qualityengineering education extends beyond possessing fundamental knowledge; it includes themastery of so-called "soft" skills development [19]. Soft skills integrate set of knowledge,abilities, and values. It plays a pivotal role in facilitating the efficient acquisition of technicalskills [20]. These
learning has always been a part of the educational process. What haschanged over the years is the mandating of assessment to effect positive changes in coursedesign and delivery1. The federal government even intervened in 1988 when Secretary ofEducation William Bennett required federally approved accrediting organizations to show thattheir criteria for accreditation included institutional outcomes2. Over the years engineering andtechnology accrediting organizations have moved to outcomes-based assessment. Withapproximately two decades of intense activity on assessment by colleges and universities, thefocus of assessment for continuous improvement appears to be shifted somewhat. Currentlythere seems to be more of an emphasis on refining existing
writing hand with a finger tofeel the drawn results, since they cannot otherwise perceive their drawing. This is difficult inpractice, especially for small features and for shapes within other shapes. The student verballycommunicated the differences they identified between their intentions and the actualized sketchand was not penalized for any discrepancies.Assignment for GD&TRelative to the other topics in this course, the topic of geometric dimensioning and tolerancinghas the least dependence on visualization of 3D objects. Consequently, most of the principlespresented in these lectures require little to no adaptation for visually impaired students. However,several key symbols describing dimensioning/tolerancing parameters are introduced in
Paper ID #37309The ”besTech” Technology Practice Framework for Early Childhood Educa-tionDr. Safia Malallah, Kansas State University Safia Malallah is a postdoc in the computer science department at Kansas State University working with Vision and Data science projects. She has ten years of experience as a computer analyst and graphic de- signer. Besides, she’s passionate about developing curriculums for teaching coding, data science, AI, and engineering to young children by modeling playground environments. She tries to expand her experience by facilitating and volunteering for many STEM workshopsJoshua Levi Weese, Kansas
-based learning strengthens an engineering curriculum, as real-world engineering is best approached on an inquiry basis [16]. Active-learning methods such asinquiry-based learning shift the locus of control from the instructor toward the student. It canimprove creativity, critical thinking skills and knowledge acquisition by employing open-endedquestions [16, 17]. In the last two decades, there has been a strong movement toward more active-learning inquiry as there is evidence that it helps students learn, engage, and become moreconfident [17-20]. In a traditional laboratory, students follow given procedures to obtain pre-determined outcomes by having them manipulate equipment, learn standard techniques, collectand interpret data, and write
Paper ID #31607Delivering Contextual Knowledge and Critical Skills of DisruptiveTechnologies through Problem-Based Learning in Research Experiences forUndergraduates SettingGurcan Comert, Benedict College Associate Professor of Engineering at Benedict College, has interest in teaching and researching intel- ligent transportation systems and development of applications of statistical and computational models. He is currently serving as associate director at the Tier 1 University Transportation Center for Connected Multimodal Mobility. Supported by different NSF and DOT funded projects, he has been working with
Paper ID #32829Introducing Communications to High School Students by Leveraging Zoomasa Communications PlatformProf. Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego Curt Schurgers is an Associate Teaching Professor in the UCSD Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. His research and teaching are focused on course redesign, active learning, and project- based learning. He also co-directs an undergraduate research program, Engineers for Explorations, in which undergraduates spearhead real-world engineering challenges that impact the world of exploration and resource conservation. Curt Schurgers received his B.S
staff.BackgroundAccording to the United States Census Bureau in 2010 there were ~56.7 million people withsome form of disability, or ~19% of the American population.1 However the term ‘disabled’ canbe difficult to understand, as the severity of the disability is not always clear. It could mean thatsomeone had a partial hearing impairment or that someone had a severe motor pathology likecerebral palsy. The 2010 report Americans With Disabilities1 gave insight into the rates ofemployment for those with disabilities and those without. From this it becomes clear how hard itis for those to with disabilities to find employment and support themselves. However supportstructures and employment opportunities do exist For example the AbilityOne program employs45,000 people
Paper ID #14786Racial Microaggressions within the Advisor-advisee Relationship: Implica-tions for Engineering Research, Policy, and PracticeDr. Brian A. Burt, Iowa State University Brian A. Burt is Assistant Professor of Higher Education at Iowa State University. He studies graduate stu- dents’ learning and achievement, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM fields. He also examines the institutional policies and practices that influence students’ educational and work- force pathways. His research, writing, and teaching and advising directly relate to his personal journey as a collegiate student
point. Try to come up with different ways to meet the needs you identified, not just minor variations of the same solution.After 10-15 minutes, ask a few participants to share their beneficial ideas, including whether theynoticed something about the problem they had not previously thought about.ReflectReflection is an important part of the learning process [46]. Whether participants are learningabout the problem or how to do the process, reflection deepens the learning. The facilitatorshould guide a reflective conversation or ask participants to reflect in writing. Consider questionssuch as: • Can you share a little about how you felt as you went through the process, from defining the problem, to posing harmful &
modules. A team of EOT specialists is developing a curriculum that uses educational shake tables for teaching fundamentals of earthquake engineering design19. Three of the testing sites have developed curricular modules to allow students to engage in remote laboratory experiences using research-grade equipment. The first involves remote real-time video monitoring, tele-control, and execution of experiments using the geotechnical centrifuge facility20, 21. The second involves remote control of a shaker on a research structure located in the California desert and the collection and analysis of time history data22. NEES research projects have developed educational modules and made them available on NEESacademy to fulfill their
. Evaluation of the enhancement in student learning, brought about by useof these tools, has been accomplished by a variety of assessment techniques. Next, theassessment results are correlated with the student’s Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) as wellas the type of “learner” they are, as measured by the VARK learning style inventory. Resultsindicate that the hands-on and visual content overall enhances the learning experience.Specifically, it is rated highly by the MBTI “N” type students, but not as highly by the MBTI“S” types. However, both S-types and N-types benefited from it in their ability to solveproblems. VARK K-types gave the hands-on and visual content the highest rating of any student“type” we studied.1. IntroductionThe Fundamentals of
key aspects of engineering economics, such as economic decisionmaking, present worth analysis, annual cash flow analysis, rate of return analysis, sensitivityanalysis, risk, and uncertainty. This portion of the course provided students with acomprehensive understanding of economic decision making. The book required for this portionof the class was: Newnan, D.G., Eschenbach, T.G., Lavelle, J.P. (2012) Engineering EconomicAnalysis, 11th Edition, Oxford University Press.Life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) is a central focus for this portion of the course. LCCA is usedto evaluate costs of engineering designs over its useful lifespan. Key economic concepts coveredin the course are in line with concepts required for the fundamental of engineering (FE
safetypractice is often focused on a passive approach, which measures safety performance based onreactive measures like number of injuries or accidents [2], [3]. Proactive safety managementapproaches may include implementation of new technologies that facilitate real-time monitoringand information sharing as well as enhancing the role of designers to integrate constructionsafety into the design phase [3], [4], [5]. One barrier to integrating construction safety into designis the fact that civil engineering students may lack experience or coursework in construction [5],[6], [7]. ABET, for instance, does not require civil engineering programs to expose students tothe fundamentals of construction safety [5].A study on safety emphasis in university civil
different situations. 14. I can develop and maintain working relationships with peers. 15. I can develop and maintain working relationships with supervisors or superiors. 16. I am capable of resolving conflict. Business Acumen 17. I am able to verbally organize and communicate ideas appropriate to the situation. 18. I am able to organize and communicate ideas in writing appropriate to the situation. 19. I understand basic principles of business. 20. I understand how marketing is used effectively within an organization. 21. I understand the concepts of finance in a business setting. 22. I assess opportunity and recognize unmet needs. 23
experimental and observational data. Computing, asboth fundamental knowledge and a technical skill, is therefore required to contribute to andcompete in our fast-changing, global society. Therefore, understanding undergraduate students’perceptions and usage intentions of computing is an important research endeavor that cansuggest future adoption. Specifically, in this study we have investigated students’ (a) perceptionsregarding the utility of integrating computation in their studies and their future careers; (b)perceptions regarding their own abilities to implement computation for solving MSE problems;and (c) intentions regarding the use of computation in their studies and future careers.Results of this study suggest that previous experience in
: Smith Publishing Inc. Date: 10.27.08 Subject: Multimedia Based Student Learning ToolsWe are pleased to announce the completion of our new website for college levelengineering students. In order to expand our current educational product offeringsbeyond textbooks, we are currently offering additional educational information on theweb. Our website is intended to provide additional aid outside of the classroom to helpstudents understand fundamental engineering concepts.Currently, our website offers a wide selection of example problems to supplementstatics, dynamics, thermodynamics and heat transfer textbooks. We are pleased withthe responses that we have been receiving regarding this new site, but we want to domore. Here at Smith
exciting way to introduce school students to different STEM fields, sincethe students will be exposed to engineering, sciences as well as computer programming.Increasingly, engineering schools embed mentoring opportunities for undergraduate studentsthrough robotics club activities [2,3]. Some schools provide service learning credit for coursesin robotics [4] in their curriculum. When mentoring middle/high school children, it is essentialto communicate the fundamental concepts in simple, easy to understand and for-fun ways.Studies indicate that a practice of journal writing about the mentoring activity [5] and usingreflection leads to improved mentoring. This can improve among mentors the ability tocommunicate complex engineering topics to lay and
12.227.11 (3) Students developed multi-disciplinary teamwork skills through the integrated design, construction, transportation and validation of a functional residential structure. 10 (4) Students acquired and demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. (5) Faculty across different disciplines were able to work together and develop a team teaching capability. (6) At this writing, ongoing research is still being conducted with respect to documenting additional pedagogical impacts the project had on participating student academic experience.In addition to the overall ranking of 13 out of 18 teams, the FIU
2006-1948: A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ 3DVISUALIZATION PROCESSINGErik Schwartz, University of Missouri-Rolla Erik Schwartz is a masters student in Information Science and Technology at the University of Missouri -Rolla. His research focuses on human-computer interaction with a focus on learning technologies.Timothy Philpot, University of Missouri-Rolla Timothy A. Philpot is an Associate Professor in the Interdisciplinary Engineering Department at the University of Missouri–Rolla. Dr. Philpot received a Ph.D. degree from Purdue University in 1992, an M.Engr. degree from Cornell University in 1980, and a B.S. from the University of Kentucky in 1979, all in Civil
often (though not always) relative and “fundamentally linked toissues of privilege, power, membership and mobility” 28. Relative need is need compared toothers and often defines one’s place in a distribution (see equity). According to Stone 28individuals and communities “generally try to protect their internal social structure as well astheir sheer existence” 28, making relative need the more salient policy criterion because relativeneed is the standard that allows them to do that (protect their internal social structure). Some needs can be classified as instrumental in that we need them “not for directsatisfaction but for what they allow us to do” 28. Government protection is often justified on thebasis of instrumental need. For
InformationHOWARD N. SHAPIRO, Professor on Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University.Professor Shapiro is co-author of the widely-used text Fundamentals of EngineeringThermodynamics. His research interests include energy efficiency, second law analysis,industrial productivity, and energy policy. He served for two years as assistant dean andfor six years as vice provost for undergraduate programs at Iowa State prior to returningto the faculty full time in fall, 2004. Page 10.363.10 “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2005, American Society for Engineering
retentionof fundamental Statics concepts [5]. Other research has shown that, while graduate students maydisplay more computational competency, the understanding of fundamental mechanics conceptsdemonstrated by engineering graduate students is largely the same as that displayed by engineeringsophomores [6]. Statics therefore plays a key role in laying the early groundwork for students’ongoing understanding of engineering mechanics. Statics is already taught in a mildly accelerated format by many Mechanical Engineeringdepartments. At PUWL, Statics during the Summer semester comprises 35 total, 1-hour classsessions spread over a period of 8 weeks, rather than 42 class sessions over 16 weeks as offered inthe Fall and Spring semesters. Although we
are offered to equip students with theknowledge necessary to enter the workforce.Other skills that IABs have specified as important for graduates joining the workforce are thesoft skills necessary to succeed in a professional environment. Students should be well-roundedby a curriculum that necessitates communication, writing, and professional skills. One way toincorporate these skills into the student experience is to utilize the IAB. Not only may studentslearn these skills through internships and co-ops, but industry partners can connect with studentson campus. Companies may meet students where they are by overseeing and judging seniorcapstone projects. IABs may also engage on campus by acting as mentors and resume coaches.By connecting with