Conference Session

NAFP Panel Discussion

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Goang-Shin Liaw, Alabama A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

Technology, and a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Dr. Liaw has been heavily involved in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for many years. He has planned, directed, and executed more than ten research projects at Alabama A&M University with contract values in excess of two million dollars. He has authored over 50 technical articles, reports, and papers as a result of his research work. Dr. Liaw’s current research interests are to apply nanotechnology in water and air purification systems in the Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) for the International Space Station and future Lunar Habitat

Conference Session

Developments in BME Pedagogy and Assessment

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hatice O. Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University

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Biomedical

AC 2011-998: PAT: A PROGRAM ASESSMENT TOOL FOR ENGINEER-ING PROGRAMSHatice O. Ozturk, North Carolina State University Hatice O. Ozturk holds a joint appointment between Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering Departments in the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University as a Teaching Associate Professor. She divides her time within each department between teaching, program assessment, advising and research.Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University Dr. C. Dianne Raubenheimer is Director of Assessment in the College or Engineering and Adjunct As- sistant Professor in the Department of Adult and Higher Education at NC State University. Within the College of

Conference Session

ECE Online Courses, Labs, and Programs

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mehran Massoumi

significance of the verification problem and the emergence of static tools as anadd-on solution to simulation, it is the focus of this paper to present the static approach and “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright2005, American Society for Engineering Education”encourage the use of available tools in the design projects for Senior/Graduate-level HDL-basedcourses. All commercial static tools today support Verilog[3] or VHDL[4], both IEEE standards,as the language to describe designs. Moreover, efforts are underway to formulate andstandardize the property language PSL (Property Specification Language)[2], which will supportboth the Verilog- and VHDL

Conference Session

Foster Excellence

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Fairley, Georgia Institute of Tehnology; Leyla Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gary May, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

school within the fields ofengineering and science and combat the disparities amongst minorities regardinggraduate education. We presume that a lack of knowledge, confidence, and supportregarding the graduate school intake process are the major contributors to thesedisparities[2]. In an effort to address these major contributors, the SURE programprovides a support system to its student participants via graduate student mentoring.About 90% of SURE participants have pursued graduate education, which may beattributed to the relationship formed through the mentorship program. Graduate studentmentors supply knowledge regarding the graduate school intake process and help bolsterSURE student participant confidence through one-on-one mentoring and group

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development using Robotics Activities

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hye Sun You, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Sonia Mary Chacko, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Vikram Kapila, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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Pre-College Engineering Education

positions with the Air Force Research Laboratories in Dayton, OH. His research interests include K-12 STEM education, mechatronics, robotics, and con- trol system technology. Under a Research Experience for Teachers Site, a DR K-12 project, and GK-12 Fellows programs, funded by NSF, and the Central Brooklyn STEM Initiative (CBSI), funded by six phil- anthropic foundations, he has conducted significant K-12 education, training, mentoring, and outreach activities to integrate engineering concepts in science classrooms and labs of dozens of New York City public schools. He received NYU Tandon’s 2002, 2008, 2011, and 2014 Jacobs Excellence in Education Award, 2002 Jacobs Innovation Grant, 2003 Distinguished Teacher Award

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MATH - Works in Progress for Mathematics Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Lazarus, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

an advanced elective course innonlinear dynamical systems. The first offering of this course experienced typical difficulties fora new elective, including low student enrollment and the need for adaptive re-alignment ofcourse materials. However, it shows potential for further development by refocusing on a subsetof technical skills and preparing students for independent work on solving imperfect problems.The mathematical modeling and technical skills developed in this course support growth incareer readiness for students in engineering and computing-oriented programs, while the topichas disciplinary relevance to these fields through various applications. Further study shouldinclude the collection of qualitative feedback from students at

Conference Session

Best of DEED

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren A Cooper, University of Colorado Boulder; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder

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Design in Engineering Education

). Report from the February 2009 NSF Summit on Measuring the Impacts of Project Based Service Learning on Engineering Education. Washington, D.C.11. Helle, L., et. al. (2006). Project-based Learning in Post-Secondary Education - Theory, Practice and Rubber Sling Shots. Higher Education (SpringerLink eBook). 51, 287 - 314.12. Brescia, W., et al. (2009). Project-based Service-learning in an Instructional Technology Graduate Program. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. 3(2). Page 23.382.1213. Astin, A., et al. (2000). How Service Learning Affects Students. Retrieved on December 6

Conference Session

Design Experiences in Energy Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jacki Stewart; Peter Jansson

reducing its greenhouse emissions. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationEnvironmental issues are a significant concern for both students and faculty of the University, aswell as the surrounding community. In 2001, the President of Rowan University, Dr. DonaldFarish, made a commitment with 45 other New Jersey College and University Presidents to theNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to support the Sustainability GreenhouseGas Action Plan for New Jersey. This commitment promised that Rowan University wouldreduce its greenhouse emissions to 3.5% below 1990 levels, by 20051. As the 2005

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

and 3D software. Also the integration of additive manufacturing into the curriculum has become a requirement of our programs ● The world is passing us by. I've been in manufacturing all of my life. From a production worker, skilled trade, through professor and we have made little progress in staying competitive. Every time economy is good we go back to our old ways of not cooperating and reducing education about manufacturing. We have abandoned the traditional methods of engineering education while China, India, and Europe continue to stress solid math and science. They also have a system for skilled trades with apprenticeships. We have destroyed these in the US for "new" approaches. I offer this

Conference Session

Best of DEED

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Menold Menold, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Kathryn W. Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Elizabeth C. Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Design in Engineering Education

corporate consultants.Prof. Elizabeth C. Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University, University ParkDr. Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Sarah Zappe is Research Associate and Director of Assessment and Instructional Support in the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education at Penn State. She holds a doctoral degree in educational psychology emphasizing applied measurement and testing. In her position, Sarah is responsible for developing instructional support programs for faculty, providing evaluation support for educational proposals and projects, and working with faculty to publish educational research. Her research interests primarily involve creativity, innovation, and

Conference Session

Direct Measures of Student Performance

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Bronzini, George Mason University; John Matusik, The Engineering Groupe

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Civil Engineering

in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering at Mason for the past decade. Page 12.1574.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Using the Senior Design Jury to Directly Assess Program OutcomesAbstractThe senior design project course that is required for the B.S. degree in civil and infrastructureengineering at George Mason University is built around teams of students completing landdesign projects. Final projects are presented in a public forum, and various aspects of studentperformance are graded by a design jury. This paper describes the methods used for this seniordesign course, presents the assessment process, and shows

Conference Session

ECE Online Courses, Labs, and Programs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Andrew Blauch

displayed.Figure 3 shows the Combinational Logic assessment questions. These questions focus on basicBoolean algebra manipulation. Figure 4 shows the C Programming assessment questions. Thesequestions focus on the evaluation of bitwise and logic operations for both decimal and Page 8.898.3hexadecimal numbers. Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering Education Figure 1: Number System Sample Assessment QuestionsQuestion 1 Fill in the Blank (10

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University; Qing Pang, Jackson State University; La Shon N. Lowe, Jackson State University; Josie H. Latham, Jackson State University, Undergraduate Studies and CyberLearning

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Ms.Eleanore Haijan, Program Manager), and (d) both the US Army Engineer Research andDevelopment Center and the University of Arkansas MarTREC University TransportationCenter who partially supported paper preparation. We acknowledge Dr. Mary B. Myles, JSUwho was the Title III Principle Investigator and was indispensable in encouraging initiation andcontinuation of the SEEP program. Dr. Richard A. Alo’, Dean of the College of Science,Engineering and Technology is acknowledged for supporting continuation of this effort. Wewish to acknowledge Dr. Rosella L. Houston, Institutional Data Manager and Ms. Sylvia K.Wynne, Systems Analyst for their support and assistance in obtaining ACT data from theDivision of Institutional Research data archives where these

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Hesham Shaalan; dulal kar; Rafic Bachnak

board applications, mixed-signal simulation and design,system modeling and algorithm development, digital design methods, interfacing, andthe use of microcontrollers as basic building blocks in data acquisition and controlapplications. The laboratory supports several courses and gives Computer Science (CS)and Engineering Technology (ET) students unique training opportunities and benefits.Microcontrollers have been used in a variety of applications, including cameras,automobiles, printers, video games, toys, and phones. As a result, the study ofMicrocontrollers has been included in many engineering and technology curricula [1-3].The Control Systems Engineering Technology Curriculum at A&M-CC includes acourse that covers microprocessors and

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Focus on Student Learning, Lifelong Learning, and the Whole Student

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jing Lv; Yukiko Maeda, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Syafiah Mahfuzah Johari, Engineering Education Department, Purdue University

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First-Year Programs

Education Department, Purdue University Syafiah Johari is currently a senior in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. She did research under supervision of Dr. Monica Cox (Associate Professor) and Nikitha Sambamurthy (Graduate Stu- dent) in Engineering Education Department for the 11-week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow- ship (SURF) program in summer 2014. Her research interests include heat and mass transfer, energy and environment. She was the recipient of Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Award of Purdue University in 2013 in recognition of her outstanding achievement in academic and co-curricular activities and Best Engineering Design Award for the excellent class design project in spring 2013

Conference Session

Impact of COVID-19 on Design Education 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Victoria Bill, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering; Anne-Laure Fayard, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering

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Design in Engineering Education

reservation system.Makerspace capacity was limited to roughly 40% of prior occupancy, with greatlyreduced number of work tables and chairs. The reservation system and hybrid onlinetraining necessitated backend student support, with remote support students working tocheck training records daily. A partial 3D print service system was continued for specificrequired course prints (an additive manufacturing class, senior design) and for specializedresin prints. The first-year engineering program required students to view the onlinetraining for the makerspace, but could not require any in-person component as manystudents were fully remote. Senior design faculty in this school offered both remote andin-person design project options, which also limited

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session (Track 1.A)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valerie Elise Sullivan, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Rachel N. Bonnette, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Paper ID #47465BOARD # 70: Instructor Practices for Supporting Neurodivergent Studentsin Undergraduate Computer Science Courses: Neurodivergent Faculty andStudent PerspectivesMs. Valerie Elise Sullivan, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Valerie Sullivan is a neurodivergent graduate student research assistant in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo working with Dr. Bonnette. She was awarded the Arthur A. Schomburg Fellowship to support her education. She graduated in the Spring of 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sustainability at the University at Buffalo

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron Denson, Utah State University; Chandra Y. Austin, Auburn University; Christine E. Hailey, Utah State University

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Minorities in Engineering

become a scientist.2 In general, a longitudinal study that followed a cohort ofsixth graders through age 25 found that students who participated in extra-curricular academicclubs were more likely to be enrolled in college at 21 than their non-involved peers.3The Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program utilizes a co-curricular programthat supports educationally disadvantaged students by providing pathways for minority studentsto succeed in science, mathematics and engineering disciplines.4 MESA was started in 1970 asan inter-segmental program, administered through the California Public School System,Community College System, and California College System. Because of the success of MESA inCalifornia, the program has expanded to seven

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Efra Altamirano; lourdes gazca, American University in Puebla, Mexico; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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International

school stakeholder groups. Then thethirteen FE program outcomes that were evaluated in this research are: 1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering. 2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data 3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. 4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams 5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. 6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. 7. An ability to communicate effectively 8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. 9. A recognition of

Conference Session

Two-year College Potpourri

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Narketta Sparkman-Key, Old Dominion University; Konstantin P. Cigularov, Old Dominion University; Daniela Cigularova; Bonita G. Anthony, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

Paper ID #23192Advancing the Engineering Field: Opportunities to Support Transfer Stu-dentsDr. Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University Dr. Vukica Jovanovic is an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering Technology Program. She holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University in Mechanical Engineering Technology, focus on Digital Manufacturing. Her research is focused on mechatronics, digital manufacturing, digital thread, cyber physical systems, broadening participation, and engineering education. She is a Director of Mechatronics and Digital Manufacturing Lab at ODU and a Lead Faculty of

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Admissions, Transfer Pathways, and Major Selection

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcela Cárdenas, Universidad Andres Bello; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello

Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Rethinking the admission processes to higher education in Engineering: the case of a university in ChileAbstractVarious international investigations have focused on higher education admission systems asthese seek to identify the academic potential of new admissions. In many countries, standardizedadmission tests are used as they are considered good predictors of future academic performanceby candidates. Further to this, as is the case in Chile, the Single Admission System (SUA, inSpanish) employs and additional ranking that seeks to consider the long-term performance ofstudents in terms of their study context. This is done using a candidate's

Conference Session

Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

need and the second is centered on anelectromechanical Rube Goldberg design project, undertaken by the whole class. Studentsdevelop the design concept, build the system, and prove that it works. They are able to practiceskills such as communications, teamwork, time management, and experimentation. At CarnegieMellon University a general robotics class requires students to design simple Rube Goldbergmachines11. University of South Carolina (USC) is seeding a novel engineering curriculum inSouth Carolina middle and high schools as a part of a national effort to expose younger studentsto the vocational education. USC's Project Lead the Way program exhibits an elaborate RubeGoldberg apparatus in the basement of their mechanical engineering

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Topics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tingjun Lei, Mississippi State University; Timothy Sellers, Mississippi State University; Chaomin Luo, Mississippi State University; Zhuming Bi, Purdue University; Gene Eu Jan, Tainan National University of the Arts

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

State University in 2023. His two papers have been selected and featured as cover articles on Intelligence & Robotics Journal. He won six oral and poster presentation awards at multiple conferences. Dr. Lei received the Best Paper Award in 2022 International Conference on Swarm Intelligence. Dr. Lei serves as Youth Editorial Board Member of Intelligence and Robotics. Dr. Lei has served on the technical program committee for numerous international conferences, such as IEEE-CEC, IEEE-IJCNN, ICSI, and PRIS, etc. Dr. Lei has extensively published journal and conference papers in robotics, intelligent systems, and engineering education areas. His research interests include engineering education, robotics and

Conference Session

Emerging Issues in Engineering Education Research and Pedagogy

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Cady, National Academy of Engineering; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering

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Educational Research and Methods

support fromthe NSF. More recently, engineering and engineering education have been reevaluated andcharged with producing engineers who will function in rapidly evolving technical and businessenvironments. In addition to new ABET criteria for engineering program accreditation, a 2004National Academy of Engineering report on the future of engineering encouraged more scholarlyresearch on engineering education. In light of these changes, and in an effort to evaluate someportion of both progress and the current funding environment in engineering education research,the NSF funding patterns for engineering education research were analyzed through a contentanalysis of the abstracts of awards according to directorate and topic to examine trends in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Merredith D. Portsmore, Tufts University; Jessica Watkins, Vanderbilt University; Rebecca D. Swanson, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Natalie Annabelle De Lucca, Vanderbilt University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

- facts. Her outreach work focuses on creating resources for K-12 educators to support engineering edu- cation in the classroom. She is also the founder of STOMP (stompnetwork.org), LEGOengineering.com (legoengineering.com) and the Teacher Engineering Education Program (teep.tufts.edu).Jessica Watkins, Vanderbilt University Jessica Watkins is Assistant Professor of Science Education at Vanderbilt University.Dr. Rebecca D. Swanson, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach Dr. Swanson is a postdoctoral research associate studying teacher learning in an online graduate-level engineering education program at Tufts University. Prior to joining the CEEO at Tufts, Dr. Swanson worked on research projects studying

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

James Smith; David Elizandro

computer-basedsimulation which enables students to practice experimental design techniques in a “real world” industrialenvironment so that the design process, as promulgated by ABET, is enhanced in the curriculum.IntroductionABET criteria requires that "students must demonstrate knowledge of the application of statistics toengineering problems." The increasing role of statistics in engineering education was discussed at the ASEECentennial Conference by Nelson and Wallenius who suggested an integration of statistical thinking andmethodology throughout the undergraduate engineering curriculum. The Department of Industrial andManufacturing Engineering at Tennessee Technological University, like other ABET accredited industrialengineering programs

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt M. Degoede, Elizabethtown College; Brenda Read-Daily, Elizabethtown College; Rachel Koh, Smith College

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Engineering at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania. She holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Bradley University, and a MS and PhD in Environmental Engineering from the University of Notre Dame.Dr. Rachel Koh, Smith College ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 MBL (Mastery-Based Learning) Supports a Normalization of Failure as an Essential Part of LearningAbstractThe positive benefits of fostering a Growth Mindset in students have been widely reported.Developing the skill of persisting through and learning from failure is key to developing a growthmindset and the entrepreneurial mindset – KEEN (Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network).This work-in-progress paper will

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oai Ha, Western Carolina University; Martin L. Tanaka, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University

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First-Year Programs

2006 and has held academic positions since 2008. His research interests include dynamic modeling for vibration isolation, motorcycle dynamics, fracture diagnostics, and engineering education. Dr. Kaul’s industry experience includes development of vibration isolation systems and the design and development of mo- torcycle powertrains and hydraulic systems. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 WIP: Effect of Spatial Ability on Solid Mechanics Education in Engineering Technology and Engineering ProgramsAbstractThe distinction between undergraduate educational programs for engineering and engineeringtechnology at many US institutions has led to different

Conference Session

Lessons for New Engineering Educators

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faizal Karim, University of British Columbia

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2011-2569: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TEACHING ASSISTANT TRAIN-ING PROGRAM IN APPLIED SCIENCE: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTA-TIONFaizal Karim, UBC Faculty of Applied Science Page 22.1439.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011The Development of a Teaching Assistant Training Program in Applied Science: Design and Implementation Page 22.1439.2IntroductionTeaching Assistants (TAs) make an important contribution to teaching and learning at theuniversity while they develop competencies and skills relevant to their professional lives. Inrecognition of this, the Faculty of

Conference Session

Computers in Education Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

Arup at Los Angeles office as a fire engineer. Her research interests include en- gineering education and its pedagogies relating to programming language, and engineering graphics. She is a professional member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineer, and a member of American Society of Engineering Education.Dr. Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach Dr. Yan Tang is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Uni- versity in Daytona Beach, Fla. Her current research in engineering education focuses on cognitive load theory, deliberate practice, and effective pedagogical practices. Her background is in dynamics and con- trols