Conference Session

Computer Engineering Topics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Sellers, Mississippi State University; Tingjun Lei, Mississippi State University; Chaomin Luo, Mississippi State University; Gene Eu Jan; Zhuming Bi, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, UK, Finland, and USA. He is currently a professor of Mechanical Engineering with Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN, USA. His current research interests include robotics, mechatronics, Internet of Things (IoT), digital manufacturing, automatic robotic processing, and enterprise information systems. He has published 6 research books and over 180 journal publications in these fields. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Hybrid Pedagogy through Topical Guide Objective to Enhance Student Learning in MIPS Instruction Set Design Timothy Sellers1 , Tingjun Lei1 , Chaomin Luo1 , Gene Eu Jan2 , and Zhuming Bi3

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew J. Czuchry, East Tennessee State University; Shawn A. Carson, University of Tennessee; James H. Lampley, East Tennessee State University; William H. Knight, East Tennessee State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

event. The output is something you might imaginecan happen. Now we have to have an Innovation step that is a practical implementation for thisidea.In manufacturing, for example, a formal process approach can be deployed by looking at bestpractices and/or designing six sigma lean thinking process improvements. Automation comes inthere. See the feedback loop between practical implementation and idea phase (See Figure 1).This is a PLAN-DO-CHECK-ACT or PLAN-DO-STUDY-ACT cycle and you may have tocomplete this loop several times to converge to the practical implementation and the problemyou are solving, step two in the process. This illustrates the feedback loop between steps oneand two. You get enough value created by the innovation to ensure that a

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig G. Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Thomas P. James P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Diane Evans, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #21541Food for Thought: Predicting Entrepreneurial BehaviorDr. Craig G. Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Craig G. Downing is Department Head and Associate Professor of Engineering Management at Rose- Hulman Institute of Technology. His teaching responsibilities are focused on delivering graduate-level instruction related to Operations and Quality Systems. His interests are rooted in Academic-Industrial partnerships, Process Improvement, and Action Research in Engineering Management. Further, serves as one of the champions for leading the campus entrepreneurial initiatives. He is a certified Lean

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Metacognition, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation #1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University; Sura Alqudah, Western Washington University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

student populations. Her current research focuses on creating inclusive and equitable learning environments through the development and implementation of strategies geared towards increasing student sense of belonging.Dr. Sura Alqudah, Western Washington University Dr. Sura Al-Qudah is an assistant professor in the Engineering and Design Department at Western Wash- ington University. She received her Ph.D. and M.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from State University of New York at Binghamton in August 2014 and August 2010 respectively, and her B.S. in Electronics Engineering from Yarmouk University, Jordan, in 2004. Dr. Al-Qudah research areas of interest are in process improvement methodologies (Lean Six-Sigma

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dean Q. Lewis, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Mechanics

focusing on the design of structural components, the application in the new projectwas changed to meet a given need in a different country. Students would be required to researchthe reasons behind this global need as well as the resources available locally for building thestructure (e.g., naturally, manufactured, recycled). The additional project requirement to researcha global need was intended to increase the students‟ awareness of the world around them and thecultural differences that could exist in application/use of the structure. Preferably, the needwould be from a third-world nation to expose the students to challenges that exist outside theUnited States. One advantage to this is that the actual need could be changed in future courses

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Q. Li, University of New Haven; Ronald S. Harichandran, University of New Haven; Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

appointments. She has ex- perience in teaching at the undergraduate and the graduate level. In addition to her academic work, Dr. Erdil worked as an engineer in sheet metal manufacturing and pipe fabrication industry for five years. She holds B.S. in Computer Engineering, M.S. in Industrial Engineering. She received her Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Binghamton University (SUNY). Her background and research interests are in quality and productivity improvement using statistical tools, lean methods and use of information technology in operations management. Her work is primarily in manufacturing and healthcare delivery operations.Dr. Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven Maria-Isabel

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 6

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdullah Umair Bajwa, Habib University; Abdul Basit Memon, Habib University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

liberal arts university in Pakistan - and joined full-time as an assistant professor after his graduation and taught courses in engineering design, manufacturing, and thermodynamics; and oversaw the design and manufacturing workshop. After teaching for almost two years, Abdullah moved to the University of Oxford where, in addition to researching ways to adapt the internal combustion engine for a carbon-free mobility future, he tutors courses in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics in the Department of Engineering Science and is a Research Associate at Balliol College.Dr. Abdul Basit Memon, Habib University Dr. Abdul Basit Memon is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Habib University, a

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lessa Grunenfelder, University of Southern California

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Materials

science and engineering application. Her research interests are in efficient manufacturing of high performance composites. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Active learning in an introductory materials science courseAbstractA lecture-based introductory materials science course was converted to an active learningexperience without altering the scheduling of the course, classroom location, or faculty contacthours. Group lab activities, using simple and inexpensive materials, were incorporated into thecourse to enhance student engagement and understanding. Throughout a 15 week semester, 10labs were performed. Each lab was completed and submitted during a class period, with studentsworking

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tahsin Chowdhury, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lloyd Morris, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Jose Torero

candidate who focuses on engineering in the 21st century. He is passionate about enhancing professional competencies for engineering workforce development in academia and beyond. He is trained in Industrial and Systems Engineering and has a combined 6 years experience spanning both academia as well as lean manufacturing at Fortune 500 companies. Tahsin’s long term goal is to bridge the engineering competency gap between industry demand and academic fulfillment. A global engineer and researcher, Tahsin is an advocate and ally for better inclusion in STEM and beyond.Lloyd Herbert Morris (PhD Management Sciences) Lloyd Morris is a professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the Catholic University of Pereira

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James C. Curry, Lamar University; Brian Craig P.E., Lamar University; Weihang Zhu, Lamar University

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Industrial Engineering

delivery are:1. INEN 3322 Materials and Manufacturing Processes has a series of manufacturing labs taughtover one or two long weekends instead of a whole semester. The weekend lab is supplementedby training videos prior to the lab in lab safety and basic procedures to condense the semesterlong lab into one weekend.2. INEN 4345 Computer Integrated Manufacturing and INEN 4375 Simulation employ virtualremote desktops instead of lab computers to provide students with Educational (fully functional)version of PTC Creo and Rockwell Arena. These classes also employ Adobe Connect for livesoftware review sessions. These review sessions are similar to the software labs in the on campuscourses.3. INEN 3380 Work Design employs video-based labs instead of live

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Schurmann; C. Stewart Slater

the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2005, American Society for Engineering Education Its use in green engineering for sustainable process design will be the focus of the experimental development described in this paper. In particular, pervaporation has received much notice for its ability to partially or totally replace complex processes such as azeotropic or extractive distillation which use additional chemicals. Pervaporation can be used in an organic solvent recovery and purification mode in chemical, pharmaceutical and petrochemical processes, thus enhancing the sustainability of the overall manufacturing process. Other membrane processes, e.g

Conference Session

Preparing Future Educators

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda M. Head, Rowan University; Melanie Basantis, Rowan University; Steven H. Chin, Rowan University; Bernard Pietrucha, Rowan University

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Graduate Studies

being a Composite Manger on the 757 and 767 commercial aircraft programs. Ms. Basantis has experience in the development and implementation of new and innovative technologies in the manufacturing processes associated with revolutionary, new assembly methods and concepts for air- craft application. She is experienced in the utilization of lean manufacturing, total quality management, and ISO concepts and specifications in the implementation of these processes. As Engineering Outreach Director, Ms. Basantis collaborates with industry on initiatives that include, but not limited to profession- alism, internship experience, job placement, student development and enrichment, as well as concentrated faculty research. Ms

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark F. Schar, Stanford University; Sarah L. Billington, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University

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Mechanical Engineering

from reports like The Engineer of 2020 that the successful practice ofengineering in today’s workplace requires the integration of a broad range of skills and abilitiesthat often go well beyond standard engineering curricula.2 This can include interpersonal skillssuch as teamwork, communication and persuasion, and business skills such as entrepreneurship,budget management, customer knowledge and marketing.The key question this pilot research hopes to answer is … how can engineering educators meetthe dual challenge of preparing students for the rigor of an engineering career whilesimultaneously providing relevant perspectives that prepare engineering graduates for successin the workplace? In this paper we refer to the teaching of core

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 5

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Providing a new space for student learning: A pilot implementation of self-generated student stories and informal peer assessments in mechanical engineering technology education.The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing fallout have increased the need for learning spaces thatcan support learning through alternate pedagogies and assessment strategies. An example is self-generated stories in which students develop their own story related to instructional content.Stories, along with informal assessments, support learning while providing a lower stake learningspace. Moreover, strategies such as peer assessment within

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peilin Fu, National University

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Engineering Management

- Journal Week 4 Manufacturing Operations: - Assignment #4 - Supply Chain Inventory - Threaded discussions Management - Online BB Collaborate session - Recourse Planning - Final exam - Lean Systems - Final project report - JournalStudent-to-Content EngagementStudent-to-Content Engagement is the first component of the Trifecta of Engagement. Simplyproviding academic content materials for students to passively absorb will not effectivelycultivate learning. Rather, providing students with opportunities to do something with the

Conference Session

Assessment in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire L. A. Dancz, Arizona State University; Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Amy E. Landis, Arizona State University

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Construction

Paper ID #10139Assessing Comprehension With Student-Developed Construction GamesMs. Claire Louise Antaya, Arizona State UniversityProf. Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University Kristen Parrish is an Assistant Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environ- ment at Arizona State University (ASU). Kristen’s work focuses on integrating energy efficiency measures into building design, construction, and operations processes. Specifically, she is interested in novel design processes that financially and technically facilitate energy-efficient buildings. Her work also explores how principles of lean

Conference Session

Motivation

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jiawei Zhang, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Rebecca Kramer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

in stretchable electronics, responsive material actuators, soft material manufacturing, and soft-bodied control. Dr. Kramer serves as an Associate Editor and Editorial Board member of Frontiers in Robotics and AI: Soft Robotics. She is the recipient of the NSF CAREER Award, the NASA Early Career Faculty Award, the AFOSR Young Investigator Award, the ONR Young Investigator Award, and was named to the 2015 Forbes 30 under 30 list. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Enhancing Student Motivation and Self-Efficacy Through Soft Robot DesignAbstractThis research paper evaluates student perceptual changes in engineering motivation and self

Collection

2023 CIEC

Authors

Sabah Abro; Ken Cook

ETD 365 Industrial-Style, Multi-Disciplined Senior Project Sabah Abro and Ken Cook Lawrence Technological University1. AbstractCapstone project courses are essential platforms for students in general and engineeringdisciplines in particular. These projects are used to build up students’ required professional skillsand prepare them for their future careers in a highly competitive global market. Programscurriculum are being reviewed, upgraded, and enhanced continuously to meet current and futurerequirements of engineering careers.Industry is rapidly leaning towards a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Faculty Development 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hadi Ali, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Rohini N. Abhyankar, Arizona State University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Jennifer M. Bekki, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering students, alumni, and practicing engineers. She also conducts studies of new engineering pedagogy that help to improve student engagement and understanding.Dr. Jennifer M Bekki, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus She teaches courses in the engineering and manufacturing engineering programs as well as programs in the Engineering Education Systems and Design PhD program. Her research interests include topics related to student persistence, STEM doctoral student experiences, faculty mentorship and development, modeling and analysis of complex manufacturing systems, and the development of new discrete event simulation methodologies. Bekki is the co-director of the interdisciplinary, National Science

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary First-year Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol S. Stwalley, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Darryl Athos Dickerson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Virginia Lynn Booth Womack, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

years of manufacturing experience. Her last assignment was Lean Manufacturing Manager for the for the 3.7L and 4.7L Mack Engine facilities at Chrysler Corporation in Detroit, Michigan. Virginia has applied lean manufacturing concepts to identify and close the achieve- ment gap between under-represented minority engineering students and the total engineering cohort. This was achieved focusing on first semester performance and first year retention through implementation of an aggressive transition program targeting first year engineering students from historically under-represented groups. She recently was called upon to serve as interim Executive Director for the National Society of Black Engineers from December 2013

Conference Session

Programs and Pedagogies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Elizandro, Tennessee Technological University; Angelo A. Volpe, Tennessee Technological University; David H. Huddleston, Tennessee Technological University

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Diversity

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Engineering Management

mission, focus of this section is on scorecardmetrics for academic programs and their respective importance to the institution. Integrated Systems Operations Improvement Process Improvement – Value Stream Analysis – Ergonomics & Human – Lean Production – Facilities Layout Factors –Economic Analysis – Production System Design – Operating Plans – Process Modeling – Manufacturing Process – Recovery Planning – Root Cause Analysis Design – Capacity Planning – Statistical Methods – Systems Thinking

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Cecelia Wigal

deployment (QFD), six sigma, lean manufacturing,theory of constraints (TOC), Toyota Production System (TPS), and total quality management(TQM). These are systems thinking based initiatives. For example, TOC is based on a numberof principles that mention systems and systems thinking—(1) systems thinking is preferable toanalytical thinking, (2) an optimal system solution deteriorated over time as the system’senvironment changes, (3) the system optimum is not the sum of the parts, and (4) knowing whatto change requires an understanding of the system’s current reality and its goal, and thedifference between the two.23System Models The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Programs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Duane Dunlap

integrative learning and practice by combining a coherent curricula of advanced studies and planned learning experiences with the graduate’s on-going practice for technology development, innovation, and leadership in industry or government service that includes experiential- based learning, self-directed learning, and engagement in actual top-quality engineering and technology endeavors. • Actualized “lifelong learning” and individualized education that enables further professional growth. High-quality postgraduate programs should create a framework for dynamic curricula development  as a “system for lifelong leaning” and individualization of advanced studies  with broad flexibility and versatility that

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session: Sustainability and the Workspace

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yun Dong, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Subhanwit Roy, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; MacKenzie Reber, Grove City College

. Moreover, the comparison between the socialization actions of newly-hiredemployees and engineering managers has not been fully explored.Based on the proactive actions and the supportive actions identified from twenty-six newly-hired engineers and seven engineering managers, this study compares the two perspectives byfollowing Morrison’s framework of primary socialization tasks (i.e., Role Clarification, TaskMastery, Acculturation, and Social Integration). Similarities and differences betweennewcomers’ and managers’ actions during the socialization process are revealed, specificallyin the context of the U.S. aerospace and defense (A&D) industry.This study expands the research literature to reveal both perspectives of newly-hiredengineers and

Conference Session

Making in Design Education

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alexander R. Murphy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Danielle M. Saracino, Georgia Institute of Technology; Beyza Akgun, Georgia Institute of Technology; Katherine Fu, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

. Beyza Akgun, Georgia Institute of Technology Beyza Akgun is a graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she received a B.S. in Me- chanical Engineering, a minor in Industrial Design, and a concentration in Automotive Engineering in May 2021. During her undergraduate studies, Beyza was involved in Georgia Tech Motorsports, the school’s Formula SAE team, research on prototyping in design, and assistantship in a project-based de- sign course. Following graduation, Beyza accepted a full-time offer at Triumph Integrated Systems in Connecticut as a project engineer, and she plans to further continue her education by pursuing graduate school in the future.Dr. Katherine Fu, Georgia Institute of Technology

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jingfeng Wu, University of Michigan; Shannon M. Clancy, University of Michigan; Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan; Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

alienating students most motivated by the broadersocial aspects of engineering practice in light of research that suggests these aspects may bedisproportionately prioritized by women and minoritized students already underrepresented inengineering [13]–[17].Integrating broader social and technical aspects into engineering courses can be both appealingfor students and effective preparation for their future work. In a study of a senior engineeringcapstone course, Banios [18] found an increase of the amount of broader engineering practices(e.g., need analysis, ethics, risk assessment and analysis, iteration, management, and etc.) in thecapstone course resulted in positive exit comments from students. A follow-up study also provedthat the engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weihang Zhu, Lamar University; Julia Yoo, Lamar University; James C Curry; Brian Craig P.E., Lamar University; Jiang Zhou, Lamar University; Hsing-wei Chu P.E., Lamar University; Nicholas Andres Brake, Lamar University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

received a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Grant to workon a summer project titled “Modified Power Plant Solid Waste (Fly Ash) for Absorption ofCO2”. In fall 2016, more undergraduate research activities are observed from SCOPE Scholars.Three SCOPE scholars and one SCOPE assistant received undergraduate research grants fromthe Office of Undergraduate Research. 3) Professional certification and professional societiesScholars must be members of either Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineer (IISE) orAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineer (ASME). Optional activities include professionalcertification preparation course, six sigma / lean manufacturing green belt training, attendprofessional society meeting, or lead professional

Conference Session

MET Papers 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shoji Nakayama, Purdue University Northwest (College of Technology); Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest

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Engineering Technology

industries. He worked as an Environmental, Health, and Safety System Analyst in the telecommunication industry. His research interests include human per- formance development/improvement, safety performance analysis, integration of safety principles into lean manufacturing, and development of effective online training modules. Dr. Nakayama holds a B.S. in Safety Management and M.S. in Industrial Management from University of Central Missouri and a Ph.D. in Technology Management, with specialization in Human Resource Development and Industrial Training from Indiana State University.Dr. Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest Dr. Ali Alavizadeh is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering Technology at Purdue

Conference Session

Assessment in Graphics Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice Y. Scales, North Carolina State University; Terri E. Varnado, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

active learningstrategies, processes, and procedures. In looking at the literature, limited information has beenfound on strategies to integrate active learning. The active learning strategies discussed willfocus mainly on course content that can be utilized in engineering/technical graphics courses inhigher education settings.Introduction“Schools exist to provide educational opportunities. Education should enable students to developmentally, physically, morally, and aesthetically through the "experienced" curriculum”1 [p. 650].Formal instruction has two primary objectives1. First, cognitive development provides long-termacquisition and retention of stable and organized extensive bodies of knowledge and meaning.Second, is the growth in the

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Nancy Wilson Head; Julie A. Phillips

could not have made these strides without working through the challenges theyfaced. In the past women were not encouraged to admit to their inventive or mechanicaltalents. According to McDonald, “rather than admit to such unladylike leanings, it was notunusual for women in the 1800’s to claim to be under the influence of spirits when defendingtheir inventions.” 9 For example, Amanda Theodosia Jones told the world that her idea forvacuum canning came from her brother’s ghost that was instructing her from the grave, and notfrom any personal cleverness9. The ironic part of all of this is that being mechanically talentedwas not accepted, but receiving instructions from a ghost was.This paper focuses on women who are currently in the fields of