Collection

2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

John Adams; Charles Kochakian

offer a part time evening program in all of New England, and in addition has a veryactive co-operative education program. A typical graduating class is on the order of 15 students,with most students going directly into industry.In 2004 the department was approached by an Alumnus who is a retired CEO in the bar-codingand RFID industry, who was very ardent about bringing RFID to Merrimack College. While thisimmediately was recognized by the department as a major educational opportunity for ourstudents, it was not clear how to staff the course and find a spot in a very tight curriculum for anRFID course. The decision was made to host a three part seminar series delivered by industryexperts, including the topics: “RFID: Past Present and Future

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

John Adams; Charles Kochakian

offer a part time evening program in all of New England, and in addition has a veryactive co-operative education program. A typical graduating class is on the order of 15 students,with most students going directly into industry.In 2004 the department was approached by an Alumnus who is a retired CEO in the bar-codingand RFID industry, who was very ardent about bringing RFID to Merrimack College. While thisimmediately was recognized by the department as a major educational opportunity for ourstudents, it was not clear how to staff the course and find a spot in a very tight curriculum for anRFID course. The decision was made to host a three part seminar series delivered by industryexperts, including the topics: “RFID: Past Present and Future

Collection

2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

John Adams; Charles Kochakian

offer a part time evening program in all of New England, and in addition has a veryactive co-operative education program. A typical graduating class is on the order of 15 students,with most students going directly into industry.In 2004 the department was approached by an Alumnus who is a retired CEO in the bar-codingand RFID industry, who was very ardent about bringing RFID to Merrimack College. While thisimmediately was recognized by the department as a major educational opportunity for ourstudents, it was not clear how to staff the course and find a spot in a very tight curriculum for anRFID course. The decision was made to host a three part seminar series delivered by industryexperts, including the topics: “RFID: Past Present and Future

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 4: Junior & Senior Year Curriculum

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh; Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh; Robert Enick

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

became a business leader for specialty products (lube oils, asphalts, waxes, cokes) at Petroleos de Venezuela, PDVSA (1983-1998). He is a founding member of Universidad Monteavila (Caracas, Venezuela) (1998—2018) and became the Chancellor of this university (2005-2015), and the President of the Center for Higher Studies (2015-2018), including teaching in the Humanities. After rejoining the University of Pittsburgh, he has been teaching Pillar courses on Reactive Process Engineering, Process Control, Process Control Lab, and Process Design. In addition to technical courses, his service extends over curriculum development, outreach programs, alumni network, team and leadership skills development, global awareness

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Pavan Meadati, Kennesaw State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering

related to theBIM in construction education and curriculum; methodology adopted for this study, including theframework developed for collecting the data; statistical data analysis and students’ perceptionsabout the BIM applications course in the Construction Management curriculum.BackgroundThree-dimensional computer models increase student understanding of visualization on complexblueprint material [1]. The survey response of students from the construction managementprogram found that 3D visualization provides an opportunity to improve visual-spatial skills [1].As a result of inadequate visual learning environments, construction engineering and management(CEM) instructors often face challenges communicating and transferring knowledge to

Conference Session

Design and the Capstone Experience

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shayne Kelly McConomy, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Ruturaj Soman; Nikhil Gupta, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Design in Engineering Education

EDM students as it forms the basis of getting feedback to improve theteaching the design theory portion of the overall design curriculum. A plan to report the resultsfrom these surveys once collected and analyzed later in the Fall 2018 semester.IV.B. EventsIn addition to interclass interaction, the College of Engineering has organized some cross-department events such as the Engineering Design Day. Held in fall 2016, the Engineering DesignDay was the first of its kind at this College of Engineering as it was attended by all five engineeringdepartments: Civil & Environmental Engineering, Chemical & Biomedical Engineering, Electrical& Computer Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.Over

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael M. Umbriac, University of Michigan; Amy Hortop, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #16979Promoting Safety Throughout the Design-Build-Test CurriculumMr. Michael M. Umbriac, University of Michigan Michael Umbriac is a lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of Michigan, where he teaches the sophomore and junior design-build-test classes.Mrs. Amy Hortop, University of Michigan c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 WORK IN PROGRESS:   Promoting Safety Throughout the Design­Build­Test Curriculum  Abstract  The undergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum at the University of Michigan has a unique team­based

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University; Michael A. Swartwout, Saint Louis University

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

. Material covered in lectures andtutorials is complemented by hands-on laboratory exercises and real-world examples of spacemissions, which will be used to illustrate the use of the analytical techniques and demonstrate therelevance of the material.IntroductionFaculty members across the engineering disciplines are aware of the importance of Systems Thinkingcapability of engineering students, yet find it very hard to implement the same concepts in ameaningful way in the curriculum. There are enough literature published in this and otherconferences highlighting the fact that Systems engineering educators are struggling to addressworkforce development needs required to meet the emerging challenges posed by increasing systemscomplexity1 and the

Conference Session

First-year Programs: Student Perceptions and Perspectives

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Tina Lee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Elizabeth Anne Buchanan, University of Wisconsin-Stout

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

singlecourse is unlikely to be sufficient to greatly influence student perceptions, for some sub-groups,the influence was greater than for the study sample as a whole. We specifically highlight fournotable findings and discuss their implications.IntroductionThere has been a growing interest in the inclusion of ethics, social justice, and professionalresponsibility within the engineering curriculum. Yet, significant challenges face thoseattempting to introduce such courses, as the breadth of the engineering curricula continues toexpand, often through an increase in the number of required courses from within the engineeringdiscipline. This frequently leaves students unable to enroll in elective courses such asengineering ethics or social issues in

Conference Session

Undergraduate Aerospace Design – General Topics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Biezad, California Polytechnic State University; Joon Kim, Lockheed Aircraft Co

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Aerospace

CurriculumAbstractThe Aerospace Engineering Department at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, is inthe later phase of a dynamic experiment to revitalize its “hands on” approach toundergraduate engineering education and bring it better in line with evolving accreditationstandards. Part of this plan is to introduce commercially available aircraft manufacturing andfabrication “kits” into its laboratory curriculum. This has been largely accomplished, and thechallenges of the initial phases of this task were presented in a previous publication. Thispaper presents how the lessons learned and resulting innovative learning experiences arebeing integrated throughout the aerospace curriculum with a critical eye towards meetingaccreditation standards. These

Conference Session

Engineering for Social Justice

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Schreier, University of Dayton; Carl Eger, University of Dayton; Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

2006-2213: STUDENT PERSPECTIVES OF CURRICULUM-INTEGRATEDINTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL IMMERSIONSCarl Eger, University of Dayton Carl (Bill) Eger is a graduate student and assistant director for the ETHOS program at the University of Dayton. Additionally, he works with the Department of Energy sponsored Industrial Assessment Center at UD, conducting energy, waste and productivity assessments for various manufacturing facilities and industrial processes. His areas of interest include sustainability, energy systems, appropriate technology and service-learning.Charles Schreier, University of Dayton Charles Schreier is a graduate student and graduate assistant for the ETHOS program. His areas of

Conference Session

Topics Related to Civil Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Andrew P. Kruzic P.E., University of Texas, Arlington; Heather L. Frost; Ziaur Rahman, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #8529Critical Thinking in the Curriculum: Making Better DecisionsProf. Stephen Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington STEPHEN MATTINGLY is an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Ar- lington. Previously, he worked at the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Irvine and University of Alaska, Fairbanks. He has recently completed and is currently working on research projects that address a variety of topics including transportation public health performance measures, de- cision and risk analysis, airport operations, managed lane traveler behavior, high

Conference Session

Curricular Change Issues

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Gearold Johnson; Thomas Siller

Session 2630 Constituent Influences on Engineering Curricula Thomas. J. Siller and Gearold R. Johnson Colorado State University, Fort Collins, COIntroductionIt seems that engineering education has lost track of the big picture of what engineeringcurriculum is and should be. Curricula should be designed within the context of a goodunderstanding of the components of the curriculum and the broader context surrounding thecurriculum.The topic of changes in engineering education is often used without specificity. We havedecided that curriculum change usually consists of moving the boundaries

Conference Session

Integration of the Humanities and Social Sciences into Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

with the current economic crisis. Many programswill feel that there is already enough coverage of humanities and social sciences withinthe core curriculum such that they do not need to worry about demonstration of theseoutcomes. However, the outcomes as listed in the BOK II would require demonstration ofthe importance of humanities and the incorporation of social sciences knowledge into theprofessional practice of civil engineering.This paper will provide a methodology that one Civil Engineering program is using toaddress coverage of humanities and social sciences beyond the courses that might be inthe core curriculum since programs will need to show how humanities and social sciencesare incorporated into engineering solutions. The program is

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Lloyd Barrett; Edward Young; David E. Klett; Jeffrey Morehouse; Jed Lyons

Session 3666 Integrating Auto Racing in the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum David Klett1, Lloyd Barrett2, Jeffrey Morehouse3, Jed Lyons3, Edward Young3 1 North Carolina A&T State University/2University of Virginia/ 3University of South CarolinaI. IntroductionThe Intercollegiate Auto Racing Association (ICAR) was formed in early 1998 for the purposeof organizing auto racing as a collegiate sport for engineering students. The race vehiclescurrently sanctioned for use by the Association are LegendsTM cars. Legends cars are five-eighths scale models of stock cars from the thirties and forties powered by 1200 cc four

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Shivakumar Raman; P. Simin Pulat; Hank Grant; Bob L. Foote; Adedeji B. Badiru

Session 1526 Curriculum for Integrating Manufacturing Enterprise Decisions (CIMED) Shivakumar Raman, P. Simin Pulat, Bob L. Foote, Hank Grant, Adedeji B.Badiru University of Oklahoma/ David Pratt, M. Kamath Oklahoma State UniversityAbstractThe second year of a three year effort directed toward the development of a research/teachingenvironment that focuses on integrated manufacturing and enterprise modeling is being pursuedthrough a joint effort by The University of

Conference Session

Broader Approaches to Engineering Ethics Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Markus D. Ong, Whitworth University; Kamesh Sankaran, Whitworth University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

with theengineering students and has been a leader in the Core 350 teaching team.References[1] C. E. Harris, Jr., M. Davis, M. S. Pritchard and M. J. Rabins, "Engineering Ethics: What? Why? How? And When?," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 85, no. 2, pp. 93-96, 1996.[2] C. Mitcham and E. E. Englehardt, "Ethics Across the Curriculum: Prospects for Broader (and Deeper) Teaching and Learning in Research and Engineering Ethics," Science and Engineering Ethics, vol. 25, pp. 1735-1762, 2019.[3] M. Polmear, A. R. Bielefeldt, D. Knight, C. Swan and N. E. Canney, "Faculty Perceptions of Challenges to Educating Engineering and Computing Students About Ethics and Societal Impacts," in 2018 ASEE Annual Conference &

Conference Session

Current Topics in IE Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Veronica Dark; Frank Peters; Sarah Ryan; John Jackman; Sigurdur Olafsson

Session 1357 Engineering Problem Solving in Industrial Engineering Curriculum Reform Sigurdur Olafsson, Veronica Dark, John Jackman, Frank Peters, and Sarah Ryan Iowa State UniversityAbstractProblem solving is a major focus of the engineering profession, and upon graduation newengineers are faced with increasingly complex problems. Yet, existing engineering educationpractices often fall short in preparing students to tackle complex engineering problems that maybe ambiguous, open-ended and ill-structured. In this paper, we describe a newly developedlearning

Conference Session

Using Real-World Examples

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

requiring innovative curricula, newcourses and laboratories to educate students to work in this rapidly developing industry andbecome acquainted with these new technologies. Moreover, the pace of change in engineeringeducation is accelerating due to technology advances and administrative constraints. Educatorsare modifying curriculum content to embrace technological advances in the program or courselearning outcomes. In modern world where everything changes at an extremely fast pace keepingup with technology changes is not only desirable but necessary. The renewable energy, greendesign and manufacturing are highly interdisciplinary, crossing boundaries between researchareas, making difficult to cover each of them in a single course. However, they

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 2: Enhancing Learning through Hands-On Design

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Ashley J Earle, York College of Pennsylvania

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

the microprocessors into the curriculum has provided a platform for hands-onlearning in classes that are more traditionally lecture based. Currently, Arduinos are sometimesintroduced in a sophomore level circuits course. All juniors then use the Arduinos exclusivelyfor interfacing with different sensors and actuators in an Instrumentation Lab course. In thiscourse, the microprocessors allow students to design their own experiments to evaluate sensorsand to complete a final project of their own design. A senior level Automatic Controls coursehas also leveraged the Arduinos to learn about different control methods through severaldifferent hands-on experiments. The microprocessors allow students to easily change the gainsin different types of

Conference Session

Graphics Applications in ME

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Wilk

Session 2238 Development of Communication Skills Across the Engineering Curriculum Richard D. Wilk and Ann M. Anderson Mechanical Engineering Department Union College Schenectady, NYAbstractThe ability to communicate effectively has been identified as an important attribute of a well-rounded engineering graduate. We have identified four major areas of emphasis in the MEcurriculum: written, oral, graphical and electronic communication. An across-the

Conference Session

Curriculum and Program Developments, Exchanges, Collaborations, and Partnerships

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eileen Walz, University of Illinois; Keilin Jahnke, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Russell Korte, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; J. Bruce Elliott-Litchfield, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Judith A Sunderman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Valeri Werpetinski, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Laura D Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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International

Paper ID #6983Using International Engineering Experiences to Inform Curriculum Devel-opmentEileen Walz, University of Illinois Eileen Walz is working on her master’s in Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois. She received her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering but is now pursuing a combination of interests related to education enrichment programs for international development, creativity, and commu- nity engagement.Keilin Deahl, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Keilin Deahl is a graduate student in Systems and Entrepreneurial Engineering at the University of Illi

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 11: Curricular and Program Innovations

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth A. Chapman, Clarkson University; Elisabeth Maria Wultsch, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; John C. Moosbrugger, Clarkson University; Peter R Turner, Clarkson University; Michael W. Ramsdell, Physics Dept. Clarkson University; Robert Prout Jaspersohn, Clarkson University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #13493Innovating Engineering Curriculum for First-Year RetentionMs. Elisabeth A. Chapman, Clarkson University Ms. Chapman is an Instructor and Advisor (First Year Engineering Studies Majors) in the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering, Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY.Miss Elisabeth Maria Wultsch, Clarkson University Instructor/Advisor Clarkson University Potsdam NYDr. Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University Jan DeWaters is an Assistant Professor in the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering at Clarkson Uni- versity, in Potsdam, New York. She teaches introductory courses on energy issues and energy systems, and

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division: Integrating Design Across the BioE/BME Curriculum

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyssa Taylor, University of Washington

techniques described for teaching UDin these disciplines through both studios and courses included extensive integration of userconsultants and empathetic exercises in the curriculum. Additional techniques included designcompetitions, interviews with people with disabilities, gaming, and computer-based learningmodules [10].In the fields of engineering and engineering technology, prior work described a pilot project forteaching universal design concepts to undergraduates through a senior design experience.Students were challenged to design and manufacture a prototype classroom desk which neededto be accessible for motorized wheelchair users. The design also needed to encompass theprinciples of universal design. This teaching approach involved

Conference Session

NEW SESSION Track : Learning Spaces, Pedagogy, & Curriculum Design Technical Session 8

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Gretchen Achenbach, University of Virginia

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Diversity, Learning Spaces, Pedagogy & Curriculum Design

Paper ID #24960What Would You Do or Say? Interrupting Bias in Academic SettingsDr. Gretchen Achenbach, University of Virginia Gretchen Achenbach is a research scientist in the Department of Engineering and Society at the Uni- versity of Virginia, and at the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT). She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her interests focus on science communication and gender issues in computing and technology. c American Society for Engineering Education, 20191The National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) is

Conference Session

Track: Learning Spaces, Pedagogy & Curriculum Design Technical Session 10

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Mary Ann E. Leung, Sustainable Horizons Instittute; Silvia Crivelli

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Diversity, Learning Spaces, Pedagogy & Curriculum Design

developing and implementing novel and measurably impactful initiatives. At Sustainable Horizons, her combined experience base in science and education formulates the presence that is shaping STEM futures. As program manager for the Department of Energy (DOE) Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF) program, Dr. Leung evangelized the use of high performance computing by developing work- shops, arranging for large allocations coupled with training and mentoring, and increasing usage of DOE supercomputing resources. During her tenure, the program achieved an unprecedented level of recruit- ment and fellow and alumni engagement, represented by a strategic, multifaceted integration of online, regional

Conference Session

Track: Learning Spaces, Pedagogy & Curriculum - Technical Session 11

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Rebecca Brent, Education Designs, Inc; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University; Maya Rucks, Clemson University; Cindy Waters, Naval Surface Warfare Center

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Learning Spaces, Pedagogy & Curriculum Design

Paper ID #24761Overview of Policies and Programs to Retain Black Students in EngineeringDr. Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants Catherine E. Brawner is President of Research Triangle Educational Consultants. She received her Ph.D.in Educational Research and Policy Analysis from NC State University in 1996. She also has an MBA from Indiana University (Bloomington) and a bachelor’s degree from Duke University. She specializes in eval- uation and research in engineering education and computer science education. Dr. Brawner is a founding member and former treasurer of Research Triangle Park

Conference Session

Track Learning Spaces, Pedagogy & Curriculum Design Technical Session 8

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Ken S. Ball P.E., George Mason University; Oscar Barton, Jr. P.E., George Mason University; Sharon A. Caraballo, George Mason University; Liza Wilson Durant, George Mason University; Michelle Marks, George Mason University; Angelina Jarrouj, George Mason University; Robin Rose Parker

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Learning Spaces, Pedagogy & Curriculum Design

structures, and the analysis of dynamic systems. More recently, He has mentored numerous midshipmen through independent research projects and has directed two Tri- dent Scholars, the Naval Academy’s flagship research program. He has published over 50 journal and conference articles on these topics. Dr. Barton is actively involved in curriculum development and program assessment. He chairs ASME Committee on Engineering Accreditation. He serves a Commissioner for Engineering Accreditation Com- mission of ABET, Inc. and was a program evaluator for 6 six years prior to joining the commission. Dr. Barton holds a professional engineering license in the State Maryland. He is a member of the Board of Education, ASME.Dr

Conference Session

Track 2 - Curriculum and Laboratory Development

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Yongming Tang, Southeast University; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

Tagged Topics

Track 2 - Curriculum and Laboratory Development

University Requirements. The Extracurricular Research is described later in thispaper.Table 2. Overview of SEU Curriculum for BS in Electronic Science and Engineering Category Main Courses General Fundamental Math, Physics, Foreign Language, Philosophy, 1 Courses Programming Language, and other general courses. Electric Circuit Design, Logic Circuit Design, Analog Discipline Fundamental 2 Circuit Design, Signals and Linear System, Computer Courses Structure and its Interfaces, Electromagnetic Fields Solid-state Physics

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Curriculum Design and Evaluation

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Charles J. Kim, Howard University; Abdelnasser A Eldek, Jackson State University; Hamid R. Majlesein, Southern University and A&M College; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University & Florida State University; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Kathy Ann Gullie PhD, University at Albany/SUNY; Corey A Graves, North Carolina A&T State University; Ali Reza Osareh, NC A&T State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #14217Simultaneous Implementation of Experimental Centric Pedagogy in 13 ECEProgramsProf. Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is a professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE) where he teaches courses on electromagnetics, electronics and instrumentation, plasma physics, electric power, and general engineering. His research involves plasma physics, electromagnetics, photon- ics, biomedical sensors, engineering education, diversity in the engineering workforce, and technology enhanced learning. He learned problem solving from his father (ran a