Engineering at The Citadel. Dr. Batouli received his PhD in Civil Engineering from Florida International University. He also holds Master of Public Administration and Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from FIU, Master of Science in Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering and Management from IAU, and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Surveying from University of Tehran. Dr. Batouli is a Professional Engineer (PE) registered in SC. He also holds Project Management Professional (PMP) international certificate. Dr. Batouli teaches diverse range of courses in civil engineering, construction engineering, and construction/project management. As a teacher, he aims to inspire his students
-taught by a team of instructors from both the EngineeringFundamentals (EF) program and the department of theory and practice in teacher education(TPTE). In this new combined course, both groups of students learn about STEM pedagogy andhow to incorporate engineering in both K-12 classrooms and informal educational spaces. Theyalso collaborate with each other to complete a series of service-learning projects that includeworking directly with K-12 students and families at community outreach events and developingSTEM and engineering-focused videos and lesson plans that are shared with local K-12 teachersand used in future outreach events. All materials developed as part of this course are freelyshared with local teachers and the public. Example
Syracuse University. He also obtained a M.S. in Energy Systems Engineering, Certificate of Advanced Study in Sustainable Enterprise and Certificate inDr. Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus Samantha Brunhaver is an Assistant Professor of Engineering in the Fulton Schools of Engineering Polytechnic School. Dr. Brunhaver recently joined Arizona State after completing her M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. She alsoDr. Karl A Smith, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Emeritus Professor of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering, Morse-Alumni Distinguished University Teaching Professor, Faculty Member, Technological Leadership Institute at the University of
priority across all levels. Together, these five components streamline the evaluation process and provide instructors with targeted, actionable feedback across multiple areas of their teaching and course design. This comprehensive model supports instructors in making data-driven improvements that directly enhance student learning and success. Discussion The five-facet evaluation model provides a well-rounded and practical approach to assessing teaching effectiveness, moving beyond the narrow scope of traditional evaluation methods. The five components of our model were selected through a combination of institutional reflection and practical need. While informed by broad literature on assessment and feedback, this
) as the stream emerged fromunderground, indicating point-source nutrient discharge. Higher total dissolved solids (TDS) andconductivity near impervious surfaces pointed to urban runoff contributions from streets andparking areas. These findings emphasize the impact of urbanization on water quality and theneed for continuous monitoring and informed watershed management practices. Figure 2: Student collecting water samples and field-testing of water quality parametersGuided by the earlier project, students were tasked with identifying ways to address the runoffissues in Muddy Run as a project in Environmental Sustainability Design class. A notableoutcome was a student-led research project on stormwater management using Low ImpactDevelopment
Paper ID #42011Faculty Perspectives on Their Role in the Training of STEM Doctoral StudentsZilong Pan, Lehigh University Zilong Pan is an assistant professor of teaching, learning and technology, his research focuses on emerging educational technologies and innovative methodological approaches in educational practices and studies in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) disciplines.Anand Jagota, Lehigh University Anand Jagota is Vice Provost for Research and the Robert W. Wieseman Professor of Bioengineering and of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Lehigh University. His training is in
experiences as related to bothTGNC life and engineering education, and includes pre-college perceptions of engineering andgender that later informed their college experiences. The autoethnographers were additionallyinformed and prompted to write with a particular focus on their resiliency, success, and how theynavigate their academic program. The autoethnographies were written over the course of thirteen weeks. During weekseven of the writing process, the research team met to review drafts of the autoethnographies toexplore emerging themes, notable events, and commonalities between the two participants. Thesearch for cultural themes and reoccurring topics is the primary method of autoethnographicanalysis [27, 28]. These indicators “explain
pursued and answered thesequestions by exploring, experimenting with, and engineering pop-up books during a two-weekprofessional development summer institute, held at a four-year liberal arts college in thenortheastern United States. A team of faculty and students from the college's departments ofEngineering and Education and a secondary school technology education teacher led the project-based institute.The power and potential of pop-up books to teach teachers about engineering principles anddesign is the primary focus of the paper. The paper includes rich descriptions and examples ofthe pedagogical methods, models, and materials used to engage the teachers in paper engineeringthrough their immersion into the world of pop-up books. The
through a degree program include knowledge of critical sources andrelying on expertise and guidance from faculty advisors and others in mentorship roles [2], [3],[4]. Students must know enough about the epistemic paradigms, method modality, and existingdogma within their fields and disciplinary neighbors to be able to communicate, navigate, andcollaborate with others in their field [5], [6], [7] To develop novel information and push the fieldforward, students must be willing to challenge previously held beliefs and dismiss any taken-for-granted views of the world around them [8]. Kent and colleagues [9] contended that those in theearly stages of their research careers are prime catalysts and change agents in shifting systemicnorms in research
hands-on activities impact mathematics learning and investigating the development of adaptive expertise through cooperation with the VaNTH Engineering Research Center in Bioengineering Educational Technologies. Research interests include the role of active learning strategies (e.g., hands-on activities and invention) in development of mathematics concepts, dynamic development of concrete & symbolic understanding of mathematics concepts, design & implementation of curricula and technologies that promote good math learning, and examining effectiveness of curricula and technologies in classrooms using experimental & observational methods.Pat Ko, University of Texas, Austin With degrees in electrical
. Furthermore, some articles focused onthe roles of various artifacts in team communication for developing TMMs, including Post-Itnotes (Dove et al., 2018), sketches (Goldschmidt, 2007), and prototypes (Smulders, 2007). In thestudies, the artifacts allowed team members to externalize and communicate individual mentalmodels and to negotiate differences in their mental models for developing TMMs. Additionally,some articles employed information technology-based collaboration tools in design projects andevaluated the effectiveness of the tools in developing TMMs. Bittner and Leimeister (2014)determined that the use of a software system, MindMerger, enabled each member to documentand compare their understandings of a specific task with others to develop
Engineering Design Curricula Review Michele H. Miller and Kari L. Jordan Michigan Technological UniversityAbstractEngineering curricula are being called upon to respond to changing global economics andincreasingly complex societal problems. The design component of engineering curricula is anatural place to address these new realities. As a prelude to examining and revising the designcomponent of the mechanical engineering curriculum at Michigan Tech (and before consideringwhat is needed in the future), we investigated current state-of-the-art in design curricula. Seniordesign projects are nearly universal on campuses across the country and abroad. To
guidance, and visionguidance. The use of new emerging technologies such as nanotechnology, Materials forDesign, biomimetics along with robotics have made this project very attractive to theundergraduate students who express interest in new methods, new materials and newdevices. Page 11.775.10Following the newly-emphasized trend of outcome-based education, the training of thestudents on Labview™, IMAQ Vision™ and Vision Builder™, and the use of robots hasbeen accompanied with completion of projects. The success of the projects assures theaccomplishment of the outcomes tied with the objectives of the various courses offered inthe MMET Program of NKU
to engage in hands-onresearch. The progression of research transfer through the different levels of engineeringeducation is illustrated in Figure 1. At the end of this development ladder, we find the future,interdisciplinary engineers who are leaders in industry, technology, and academia. In this effort, Page 11.1407.2via research transfer and examples, another goal is the recruitment of middle school and highschool students and the retention of freshman engineers. Recruiting and retention can beincreased by creating awareness and improving the image and perceptions of engineering duringthe early educational stages. This goal will be
students directly into design andanalysis exercises. APSC400, (Technology Engineering and Management, TEAM) is a fourthyear engineering program. The Integrated Learning Initiative will extend the concepts developedin these two programs at opposite ends of an engineering student’s undergraduate career, tocover much of the intervening period, and accommodate more students in the first and fourthyears.Queen’s has traditionally had a common first year for engineering students. Some of the firstyear laboratories seemed to do more to dissuade students from pursuing an engineering careerthan to encourage them. Recognizing that students come to Queen’s to be engineers; the firstyear program was redesigned over a period of three years, starting with a
AC 2012-3072: EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT AND AS-SESSMENT FOR ENGINEERING HISTORY AND HERITAGEDr. Norb Delatte, Cleveland State University Norbert J. Delatte, Jr., P.E., F.ACI, F.ASCE, is professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Envi- ronmental Engineering at Cleveland State University. He received his B.S. in civil engineering from the Citadel in 1984, a master’s degree in civil engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1986, and a Ph.D. in civil engineering from The University of Texas, Austin in 1996. Page 25.496.1 c American Society for
as project manager and mentoring first-year engineering students. I have a lot of drive to uphold integrity and ethics in my work and actions, and I hope to be in a position where I can empower the disenfranchised and underprivileged.Mr. Thomas Atcheson WareDr. Diane L. Foucar-Szocki, College of Education James Madison University Dr. Foucar-Szocki is Professor of Learning, Technology and Leadership Education at James Madison University and Coordinator of Grants, Contracts and Special Projects in the College of Education. She holds degrees from San Diego State University, SUNY, College at Buffalo and Syracuse University.Dr. Justin J Henriques, James Madison University
Alyssa Welchb, and Robin D. Andersonb Department of Engineeringa, Department of Graduate Psychologyb James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA, USAAbstractWith the rapid pace of technological change, the environment that future engineers will face willrequire the ability to adapt quickly and engage in novel problem solving. Adaptive expertise isdefined as the ability to apply knowledge, gained through prior experiences, to novel situationsin which key information is missing. Researchers have attempted to measure adaptive expertisethrough a variety of methods including interviews, think-alouds, assignment-specific classroomassessments and self-report
Hughes, CSU, Bakersfield ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES: (2017-Present) Associate Professor for the STEM Affinity Group, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, California State University, Bakersfield. Duties included teaching responsibilities in Undergraduate Biology. Additional duties included grant writing, manage- ment, and evaluation. RESEARCH INTERESTS: Include teaching and learning cognition skills, informal learning environ- ments and strategies, and science/technology curriculum design/implementation/evaluation. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Improving Persistence and Success for At-Risk STEM Students through a Summer Intervention Program at a Hispanic
AC 2012-4701: AN EVALUATION OF TEACHING METHODS USED INTEACHING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENTDr. Edward Godfrey Ochieng, Liverpool John Moores University Edward Ochieng is a Senior Lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University involved in project manage- ment teaching and research. Ochieng’s research interests include multicultural project team performance, value creation, project governance, project culture, project integration, modelling technology, and sus- tainability in construction. He has presented in both national and international conferences, such as Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM), Australian Universities Building Educators Association (AUBEA), CIB World Congress, and
implementations, drawing on initial experiences and results. Moreover, thedata analysis aims to inform practical experiences from this study to guide other practitioners.Narrative Pedagogy The narrative pedagogy outlined in this paper focuses on establishing a learningenvironment in which students assume essential responsibilities as team members and tacklevarious challenges throughout the semester while emerged in a dynamic environment where theytake multiple roles. Additionally, this narrative approach is grounded on pedagogical elementsfrom different pedagogies in order to create an unique experience for students and potentializethe learning experience. This narrative pedagogy comprises the following key elements: (1)forming teams, (2
standard problem-solving procedures, but they must also have passion,adaptability and an eagerness to learn. Successful graduates need to be innovators, effectivecollaborators in interdisciplinary and multicultural environments, excellent communicators,leaders, and lifelong learners1. Based upon research emerging from the learning sciences,Sawyer’s description of a successful college graduate (in any field) has much in common withthe National Science Board (NSB) report. Sawyer writes that to be successful in the knowledgeage, graduates will need to develop a deep and integrated understanding of complex subjects;possess excellent communication skills; be able to participate in demanding discourse inmulticultural environments; possess a capacity for
]. Furthermore, free-written feedback can unveil more detailed and valuable suggestionsthan quantitative survey items [6], but analyzing such feedback can be difficult [7]. Reflectiveprompts, in particular, can encourage students to think about their learning experience [8] and can“[uncover] misunderstandings and [reveal] personal learning experiences” [8]. Researchers havedeveloped various text analysis methods to help instructors interpret unstructured student feedback[2, 3, 6]. However, current works lack a practical framework for solving the challenges. Moving beyond interpretation alone, we introduce a process for designing course interventionsdirectly informed by student feedback. We define course interventions as evidence-based actionsto
documents are oftenscrutinized for clarity or interpreted to ascertain the authors’ original intent. This process ofexamination is evident in numerous contexts, from elected officials interpreting legal documents(e.g., a constitution or judicial ruling) to religious scholars examining historical texts. This levelof examination can, and should, be used as programs at colleges and universities seek to achieveaccreditation.ABET is a certified non-profit organization that “accredits college and university programs inapplied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology” [1]. In thisrole, ABET ensures colleges and universities meet “quality standards of the profession for whichthat program prepares graduates.” ABET accredits
over 32 years of experience, earned a 5-year accreditation nationwide, and appearsranked internationally by recognized world rankings. Specifically, in the engineering faculty,focusing on female construction engineering students. This is a prestigious program that last yearobtained a double 5-year accreditation (up to 2025) by an international and a national agency,Acreditatora de Chile and CONAN, respectively.The Construction Engineering undergraduate course at this university lasts ten semesters or fiveyears. It includes 50 courses, including Basic Sciences (Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry), aformation in Economics, General Training on Communication Skills, Information Technologies,Social Responsibility, English Language, and
State University and her M.S. and B.S. in manufacturing engineering and electrical engineering, respectively, from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Dr. Nagel’s long-term goal is to drive engineering innovation by applying her multidisciplinary engineering expertise to instrumentation and manufacturing challenges. Page 26.531.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Development of an Innovative Multidisciplinary Course in Systems AnalysisAbstractThe Systems Analysis course is innovative in three aspects: 1) analysis applied to systems of multipledomains
draw meaningful connections in traditional college content materials (e.g., textbooks, lectures, multi-media). Address: Department of Psychology, Mail Stop 2051, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409; telephone: 806-742-3711 ext. 247; fax: 806-742-0818; email: roman.taraban@ttu.edu.Edward E. Anderson, Texas Tech University Edward E. Anderson is Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University where he currently serves as the Ray Butler Distinguished Educator. Since returning to the faculty after several different administrative assignments, including Departmental Chairman, Assistant Dean, and Director of the TTU Teaching, Learning and Technology Center, he has
academic year, with over 500,000 in science, technology,engineering, or math (STEM) fields [3]. At the same time, findings from a 2018 national collegehealth assessment indicated that 60% of college students reported feeling overwhelming anxiety,40% reported experiencing depression, and 15% reported having both depression and anxiety[4]. In engineering education, international students are often discussed as a part of anotheridentity group (e.g., Black international students [5], female international students [6]); there is asmall but emerging body of literature on mental health in engineering education (e.g., Jensen [7]and Sanchez-Pena [8]). Given the large population of these students in engineering, it isimperative that we expand and deepen our
courses to cater for new technologies and industrial needs. The global market,multinational and transnational corporation has its own effects. Technological changes andchallenges help emerging a new competition in the world job market. In a global economy, jobswill go to those with the required skills. A shrinking job base, because of a technical skills gap,will mean a lower standard of living not just for engineers and other technical workers but for allAmericans.Technology has prompted most of changes in our society and will play an even larger role in thefuture. Globalization, internationalization of research, multicultural engineering teams anddiversity of cultures all these influences the future programs of engineering education
Paper ID #36425In Their Own Words: How Aspects of Engineering EducationUndermine Students’ Mental HealthKacey Beddoes (Project Director) Kacey Beddoes, Project Director, San Jose State University College of Engineering Dean’s Office and Research Foundation. Kacey serves as Managing Editor of Engineering Studies, Deputy Editor of the Australasian Journal of Engineering Education, and is Past Chair of the SEFI Working Group on Gender and Diversity. She holds a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies from Virginia Tech, along with graduate certificates in Engineering Education and Women’s Studies. Her current