AC 2009-2473: MEASURING THE EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS OF DIVERSITY INSTEM EDUCATION: A MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL SURVEY ANALYSIS OFWOMEN AND UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIESTerrell Strayhorn, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Dr. Terrell Strayhorn is Associate Professor of Higher Education, Special Assistant to the Provost, and Director of the Center for Higher Education Research and Policy (CHERP) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Recipient of a 2008 NSF CAREER Award (EHR #0747304) for his research on minorities in STEM, Strayhorn is author of several books and over 50 chapters, refereed articles, reports, and analyses
Paper ID #29209Validation of the Climate Scale in the Persistence of Engineers in theAcademy Survey (PEAS)Dr. Julie Aldridge, The Ohio State University Julie Aldridge is a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. She received her Ph.D in Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership and M.S. in Natural Resources both from The Ohio State University.Dr. So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati SSo Yoon Yoon, Ph.D., is a research scientist at the Department of Engineering Education in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of
Engineering curriculum. Page 12.791.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Graduate / Undergraduate Teaming of ECET Students for Applied Research via Senior Projects Robert Adams, James Z. Zhang, Ken Burbank Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723AbstractIn this paper, a method for mentoring undergraduates for future graduate study is presented.We introduce a teaming approach whereby undergraduates are teamed with graduate studentsin joint projects. The teaming approach prepares undergraduate
working with Dr. Nicholas Peppas to develop carbohydrate-decorated hydrogels for oral protein delivery. She is currently serving a two year term as the National Student President of the Society For Biomaterials. Page 14.685.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Impact of Integration of Undergraduate Students in an Engineering Research Laboratory: A Case StudyAbstractParticipation in undergraduate research projects in engineering can result in lasting benefits forthe education and careers of both the undergraduate students and their graduate student mentorsand supervising professors. This
AC 2009-1576: ROI: RETURN ON INVESTMENT AS A FACTOR IN DESIGNINGGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS FOR MUTUAL BENEFITMichael Dyrenfurth, Purdue UniversityKathryne Newton, Purdue UniversityMark Schuver, Purdue UniversityStephen Elliott, Purdue University Page 14.1035.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009ROI: Return on Investment as a factor in designing graduate research projects for mutualbenefitIncreasingly, flagship engineering/industrial technology departments are expanding theirengagement with R&D (Research & Development) efforts that are of mutual benefit tolocal/regional industry as well as themselves. The benefits of such partnerships, ofteneducational
TRANSACTIONS ON VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGY, and the IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SIGNAL PROCESSING. Page 13.200.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 An Undergraduate Research Experience: Wireless Propagation and Position Location in a Forest EnvironmentAbstractOver the past several years, the undergraduate curriculum at many universities has been evolvingto incorporate laboratory exercises and research projects to reinforce and support traditionalclassroom lectures. In particular, involving undergraduates in meaningful research projects is akey to providing them with the hands-on activities students are
professional societies including ASME, SAMPE, AIAA, and ASEE.Vedraman Sriraman, Texas State University-San Marcos Dr.Vedaraman Sriraman is a Professor and Interim Chair, in the Department of Engineering and Technology at Texas State University-San Marcos. He teaches courses in areas such as design, processes, manufacturing systems and applied statistics. His research interests include: engineering education, automated manufacturing systems, and sustainable manufacturing. He has successfully implemented many grants from agencies such as the NSF and SME-EF. He is a member of SME, NAIT and ASEE. Page
Paper ID #6480Feeling Like a Grad Student: A Survey of Undergraduate Researchers’ Ex-pectations and ExperiencesDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Recruiting at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she received her Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. She has published nearly two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing
AC 2010-989: FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENT SUCCESS IN A SUMMERRESEARCH PROGRAM: FORMAL VERSUS INFORMAL RELATIONALSTRUCTURESMonica Cox, Purdue University Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She obtained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Primary research projects explore the
Page 10.1094.1International Center promotes the study abroad concept but it also includes faculty and studentexchanges, research and teaching. These activities are implemented at the Rowan Campus or at Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationcampuses throughout the world by Rowan faculty and students. Some of these activities arecombined with international initiatives such as the recently formed chapter of Engineers WithoutBorders at Rowan. The concept of international cooperation is not new. What is new is theidentification and implementation of international opportunities from an
planning, message content, and educational issues has appeared in journals including Journal of Advertising Research, Journal of Services Marketing, Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, Journal of Advertising Education and Southwest Mass Communication Review. Her commentary and results of her work have also been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Advertising Age, Adweek, Incentive, The Dallas Morning News, Ragan’s Newsletter, Los Angeles Daily News, and Promotional Products Business. She is co-author of two books and more than 30 refereed publications. In 2007 she received the Research Innovator Award from the Advertising Research Foundation. She holds the Ph.D. in
AC 2011-1914: THE RESEARCH PROPOSITION AND PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT: UPDATE ON FIRST YEAR GRADUATE STUDENT PREPA-RATIONDavid F. Ollis, North Carolina State University David Ollis is Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University. He has taught professional development and technical writing at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Page 22.1495.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The Research Proposition and Professional Development: Update on First Year Graduate Student Preparation Twenty years ago, our
AC 2011-557: CARIBBEAN COMPUTING CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE:BUILDING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SKILLS, CHANGING PER-CEPTIONS OF POST-GRADUATE STUDYDr. Juan F. ArratiaMartina Y. Trucco, HP Labs Martina Y. Trucco is responsible for research strategy and portfolio management at HP Labs, HP’s global corporate research lab. Previously, she worked in HP Labs’ Open Innovation Office and University Re- lations office, leading development of strategic university, commercial and government collaboration ac- tivities in the Latin America region, as well as creative and marketing activities for the team. She is passionate about education and technology, and a believer in the power of partnerships between industry, academia and
. Page 22.459.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Developing Leadership Attitudes and Skills in Working Adult Technical Graduate Students Research Interview Results with AlumniAbstract Many individuals educated as engineers find their careers take them into management positions. Despite the EAC of ABET program outcome requirements of Criterion 3 for Student Outcomes, few are prepared by their formal education to lead with confidence, and few have been prepared by their companies to develop the skills and attitudes necessary to be good leaders in their organizations. Leaders are needed at all levels in these organizations, not just in
AC 2010-826: BRINGING ENGINEERING IDEAS BASED ON NANO-MATERIALSINTO THE HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE CLASSROOM: RESEARCH INTOPRACTICEMohamed Abdelrahman, Tennessee Technological UniversityHolly Stretz, Tennessee Technological UniversityAngela McCulley, White County High SchoolBridget Pugh, Monterey High School Page 15.240.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 BRINGING ENGINEERING IDEAS BASED ON NANO-MATERIALS INTO THE HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE CLASSROOM: RESEARCH INTO PRACTICEAbstractThis paper is based on the experience of two high school science teachers who participated in aresearch experience for teachers (RET) during the summer
project. She was selected as a National Academy of Education / Spencer Post- doctoral Fellow and a 2018 NSF CAREER awardee in engineering education research. Dr. Svihla studies learning in authentic, real world conditions; this includes a two-strand research program focused on (1) authentic assessment, often aided by interactive technology, and (2) design learning, in which she studies engineers designing devices, scientists designing investigations, teachers designing learning experiences and students designing to learn.Ms. Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New MexicoDr. Yan Chen, University of New Mexico Yan Chen is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Departments of Chemical AND Biological Engineering at the University
Paper ID #29070”It’s been a while”: Faculty reflect on their experiences implementingwhat they learned during an intensive summer programDr. Ariana C Vasquez, Colorado School of Mines Ariana Vasquez is the DeVries Post-Doctoral Fellow at Colorado School of Mines. She earned her doc- torate in Educational Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. Ariana’s research focuses on motivation, learning, and achievement. Her research is driven by a desire to find solutions to educational problems in the classrooms. Her work experience while at UT Austin, included time at the Charles A. Dana Center, the Center for Teaching
Paper ID #29250Career Development Impacts of a Research Program on Graduate Studentand Postdoc MentorsNicole McIntyre, University of California, Berkeley Nicole McIntyre serves as the Education Director of the Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science, a NSF funded Science and Technology Center. She is also the Director of the Transfer-to-Excellence program, a summer research program for community college students. Nicole holds degrees in Psychol- ogy and Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley, and a graduate degree in Educational Leadership from the University of San Francisco. She is committed
State Univer- sity. His research focuses on college access and pathways to STEM degrees, especially among women and underrepresented students. He served as interim director of the Center for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education.Dr. Melissa Chapman Haynes, Professional Data Analysts, Inc. Page 23.113.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 A Study of the Impact of a National Project Based Learning Curriculum (PLTW) on Student Continuation to Postsecondary InstitutionsAuthors: Rethwisch, D.G., Chapman, M., Schenk, T., Starobin, S
Transportation Engineers, and Transportation Research Board. His research focuses on transportation safety utilizing geographic and spatial analysis methods. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Student Response System Best Practices for Engineering as Implemented in PlickersAbstractSRSs facilitate engagement in contingent teaching, knowledge scaffolding, formativeassessment, and collaborative learning strategies, but in ways that encourage student motivation,interaction, and engagement in learning. Plickers, an innovative Student Response System (SRS)consisting of student response cards and an instructor website and instructor
safety utilizing geographic and spatial analysis methods.Dr. Dimitra Michalaka P.E., The Citadel Dr. Dimitra Michalaka is an Associate Professor at the department of civil and environmental engineering at The Citadel. Dr. Michalaka received her undergraduate diploma in civil engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), after which she entered into the transportation engineering grad- uate program at UF. She graduated with a Master’s of Science in 2009 and with a Ph.D. in 2012. Her research is primarily focused on traffic operations, congestion pricing, traffic simulation, and engineering education. Dr. Michalaka is a registered Professional Engineering in the state of South Carolina. Also
Woodcock, University of Michigan Cassandra (Cassie) Woodcock is a PhD Candidate at the University of Michigan. She is pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering (BME) with an Emphasis in Engineering Education. Her research interests involve experiential engineering out-of-class experiences and the professional, personal, and academic outcomes of students engaged in these experiences. She is also involved in student outcomes research in the BME Department and with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education Office, College of Engineering at Michigan. Cassie received a B.A. in Engineering Sciences at Wartburg College (Waverly, IA) and a M.S. in BME from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor).Dr. Aileen Huang-Saad
order to evaluate the effectivenessof CONSIDER on actual learning in comparison to existing tools like Piazza.We are performing the study using the pattern of design-based-research 21 . This will have us en-gage in multiple, iterative formative assessments, and additional questions are likely to emerge asresearch questions are iteratively refined. This approach blends well with our software develop-ment pattern which is intended to follow an Agile process where features and functionality will bereleased and feature-by-feature testing will be done with end-users/learners.Our tool is available as an open source software, which other educators can download and configureto use in their courses. It is highly customizable in terms of features such as
Paper ID #16655Student Behavior in Selecting an Exam Time in a Computer-Based TestingFacilityProf. Craig Zilles, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Craig Zilles is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His current research focuses on computer science education and computer archi- tecture. His research has been recognized by two best paper awards from ASPLOS (2010 and 2013) and by selection for inclusion in the IEEE Micro Top Picks from the 2007 Computer Architecture Confer- ences. He received the IEEE Education Society’s Mac Van Valkenburg Early
Paper ID #16666Predictive Data Analytic Approaches for Characterizing Design Behaviors inDesign-Build-Fly Aerospace and Aeronautical Capstone Design CoursesDr. Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University - West Lafayette Dr. Krishna Madhavan is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue Univer- sity. He is Co-PI and Education Director of the NSF-funded Network for Computational Nanotechnology (nanoHUB.org which serves over 330,000 global researchers and learners annually). Dr. Madhavan was the Chair of the IEEE/ACM Supercomputing Education Program 2006. In January 2008, he was awarded the US National
Paper ID #16595Will Students Earnestly Attempt Learning Questions if Answers are View-able?Joshua Sai Yuen, University of California - Riverside M.S.student in Computer Science at University of California, RiversideDr. Alex Daniel Edgcomb, University of California - Riverside Alex Edgcomb finished his PhD in computer science at UC Riverside in 2014. Alex has continued working as a research specialist at UC Riverside with his PhD advisor, studying the efficacy of web-native content for STEM education. Alex also works with zyBooks, a startup that develops interactive, web-native textbooks in STEM.Prof. Frank Vahid
Paper ID #42642Applying an Integrative Belonging Framework to Explore Students’ Perspectivesat HSIsDr. Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation and 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. She leads a social science and evaluation organization that focuses on inclusive excellence, broadening participation, and democratizing science.Dr. Suzanne Eyerman, Fairhaven Research and Evaluation Suzanne Eyerman
from 2016 to 2018. His research interests mainly focus on higher education administration, comparative higher education and higher engineering education.Min Zhao, Graduate School of Education, Beijing Foreign Studies University Miss. Min Zhao is a postgraduate student who is majoring in the Curriculum and Instruction at the Graduate School of Education, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China. Her research interests mainly focus on EFL teaching and learning, and higher engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Research on the Power of Quality Assurance in Engineering Department: Case of Worcester Polytechnic InstituteAbstractWith the advancement
Paper ID #32874From Lack of Time to Stigma: Barriers Facing Faculty at Minority-ServingInstitutions Pursuing Federally Funded ResearchDr. Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering EducationMs. Carolyn Wilson, Southeastern Universities Research Association Carolyn Wilson is the Special Projects Manager for the Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA). Before moving into scientific contract management work, she has focused her research on the changing dynamics of the STEM workforce, as well as the postsecondary education and development of the future STEM workforce. Prior to SURA, Carolyn worked as a
Paper ID #42345Board 369: Research Experiences for Teachers (RET): Engineering for Peopleand the Planet as Inspiration to Teach Integrated STEMDr. Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Katherine C. Chen is the Executive Director of the STEM Education Center at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). She and the STEM Education Center work to empower PreK-12 STEM educators and transform STEM education by advancing equity in education and broadening the participation of students in STEM (especially those from underrepresented and excluded groups). Her degrees in Materials Science and Engineering are from