and a short deadline to conduct interviews.Consequently, several planned interviews did not come to fruition due to outside conflicts forparticipants and time constraints for the research team. Eleven interviews were conducted by theend of the school year.After recording the interviews, they were transcribed verbatim using InqScribe, a software thatallows one to slow down speech and rewind small segments while typing out the interview.These transcriptions were reviewed and highlighted to find common themes. This project willcontinue next year using the same methodology, in hopes of obtaining all planned interviews andfurther developing themes.QuestioningThe following questions were asked to each participant. Modification of questions occurred
Understanding Globalization for the 21st Century Engineer Dr. S. Jimmy Gandhi, Stevens Institute of Technology Dr. Michael McShane, Old Dominion UniversityDR. S. JIMMY GANDHIHe is a faculty member in The School of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Institute ofTechnology in Hoboken, NJ. His research interests include risk management, globalizationand engineering education. Currently he is co-authoring a book on Systemic RiskManagement and another one on Case Studies in System of Systems Engineering (SoSE). Dr.Gandhi got a PhD in Engineering Management at Stevens Institute of Technology, a Mastersin Engineering Management at California State University, Northridge and a Bachelors
University of Michigan in 2008 and his B.S. from Union College in 2003. His research interests include combustion synthesis of nanoparticles and combustion catalysis using nanopar- ticles. He is also involved in developing educational apps for instructional and research purposes.Dr. Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, Rowan University Cassandra (Cassie) Jamison is an Assistant Professor in the Experiential Engineering Education Department at Rowan University (Glassboro, NJ). Her research interests focus on understanding and improving the learning that occurs in experiential, out-of-class activities for engineering students. Cassie previously received a B.A. in Engineering Sciences at Wartburg College (Waverly, IA) and her M.S. and
Paper ID #49545Understanding Electricity Theft: Causes, Consequences, and AI-Based DetectionEthan Scott Stevenson, Marshall UniversityJay Cook, Marshall UniversityDr. Trevor Bihl, Marshall University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Understanding Electricity Theft: Causes, Consequences, and AI-Based DetectionAbstractElectricity theft, often overlooked in both public and technical matters, poses a significanteconomic and social challenge for utilities. Briefly, Electricity theft involves illicitly consumingelectric power through various means, from bypassing meters, tampering with
thethree matching networks will be presented briefly. This will assist the Engineering educators and RF circuitdesigners to precisely apply their Engineering education knowledge into practice for becoming innovatorspredominantly in the emerging technologies focused on RF-Microwave Engineering. I. INTRODUCTION Exhaustive designs using EDA tools of GaAs based monolithic integrated Power Amplifiers (PA),with Metal Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MESFET’s), and GaN based High Electron MobilityTransistors (HEMT’s) play an important role in Microwave amplifier applications for 5G operation.Recently, the performance of these GaN based devices has been improved significantly for RF
conferences worldwide. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Redesigning Senior Capstone Sequence with Multidisciplinary, Industry-Sponsored ProjectsAbstractCapstone projects performed by engineering senior students in the last year of their studies are aconstituent of the undergraduate curriculums and have a significant role in students’ futurecareers. Currently, some, if not most, of these projects across the country are proposed bystudents and approved by program faculty members. As a result, the projects may not fulfill therequirements published by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) forthe engineering technology baccalaureate-level programs
Disabilities, and Fellow of the Institute of Cognitive Science, at CU, and as technology advisor to the director of the National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, US Department of Education. He is well known for his research on evaluation methods in user interface design. Two methods to which he and his colleagues have contributed, the thinking aloud method and the cognitive walkthrough, are in regular use in software development organizations around the world. He has also contributed to cognitive assistive technology, to programming language design, to educational technology, and to cognitive theory in causal attribution and learning. American c
Paper ID #34502Exploring the Relationships between Acculturation Attitudes andDemographic Characteristics in Engineering WorkplacesRohini Abhyankar, Arizona State University Rohini Abhyankar is a doctoral student at Arizona State University’s Engineering Education Systems and Design program. Rohini has a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University and Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Physics from the University of Delhi, India. Rohini has over ten years of industry experience in addition to extensive teaching experience. Her dissertation focus is on understanding the acculturation dynamics and
Engineering Department at Concordia University in Montreal. She joined Computer Engineering and Computer Science department at California State University, Long Beach as an Assistant Professor in 2018. Dr. Trajkovic has extensive research experience in the domains of network-on-chip, silicon photonics, multicore systems, parallel applications, avionics systems. Her research also expands to the fields of computing and engineering education and diversity-focused work. Her research has been recognized by three Best Paper conference Awards. She is also the recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award at Concordia University (2016). American c Society for Engineering
organizations and thus wereskeptical about new partnerships. According to them, one thing working in the college’s favor isthat we’re “in their backyard” and that increases the “level of comfort for the teachers” becausewe can be more “accessible” if a problem arises. The community partners mentioned wantingsupport from both the Education and Engineering departments. They wanted to make sure theEducation department produced quality curriculum that would actually “get into the classroom.”From the Engineering department, they wanted reassurance that someone would be available tofix mechanical or software issues that they couldn’t address themselves. Workload for thecommunity partners seemed to be more focused on the future use of the project rather
of the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. She was recently appointed as Director of the Sooner Engineering Education Center dedicated to engineering education related initiatives and research focused on building diversity and enhancing the educational experience for all engineering students. Dr. Shehab teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in ergonomics, work methods, experimental design, and statistical analysis. Her current research is with the Research Institute for STEM Education, a multi-disciplinary research group investigating factors related to equity and diversity in engineering student populations
2006-1390: REDESIGN OF THE CORE CURRICULUM AT DUKE UNIVERSITYApril Brown, Duke University APRIL S. BROWN, Ph.D., is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. Her research is focused on the synthesis and design of nanostructures to microelectronic devices. She received her Ph.D. in 1985 from Cornell University.Gary Ybarra, Duke University GARY A. YBARRA, Ph.D., is a Professor of the Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. His research interests include K-12 engineering outreach, engineering education, microwave imaging and electrical impedance tomography. He received his Ph.D. in
have been in the materials science of musical instruments, development of concurrent engineering curricula, development of devices for the differently-abled and in finite element analysis of complex components. She is keenly interested in enhancing the diversity of the students studying in the sciences, mathematics and technology. She received both her MS and BS degrees from the University of Montana/Montana Tech and previously worked for many years in industry primarily developing instrumentation systems and advanced materials. Page 12.1469.1© American Society for Engineering Education
considering engineering as a major have been equipped withexperience in robotics and various software packages. Previously, students transition right intothe classroom and are grinded with mathematics and engineering fundamentals at a university.However, newer students do not work that way. They need a reason and motivation to buy intoan engineering education, thus an inviting and creative approach is needed early on. For a courseto be successful, students need to see the relation of course material to things that interest themor to the careers they are preparing themselves for1. While passive learning is often a methodused to impart knowledge on a student, active project based learning has consistentlydemonstrated the most effective way for a
AC 2011-1956: INSTITUTIONAL ETHNOGRAPHY AS A METHOD TOUNDERSTAND THE CAREER AND PARENTAL LEAVE EXPERIENCESOF STEM FACULTY MEMBERSMarisol Mercado Santiago, Purdue University Marisol Mercado Santiago is a doctoral student in the School of Engineering Education, Purdue Univer- sity, and a research assistant in the Research in Feminist Engineering (RIFE) group. She has a M. E. in Computer Engineering and a B. S. in Computer Science (with honors). Among her research interests are (1) culturally responsive education, (2) engineering studies, and (3) art and engineering education. Address: School of Engineering Education, Armstrong Hall, 701 W. Stadium Ave., West Lafayette, IN 47907. mercado@purdue.edu.Alice L. Pawley
present research interest includes engineering education, manufacturing of nanomaterials, and their diversified applications in areas like biomedical en- gineering and alternative energy. He is the Co-inventor of award-winning (including 2011 R&D 100) Forcespinning [TM] technology.Dr. Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas, Pan AmericanDr. Dean Schneider, Texas Engineering Experiment Station Dean Schneider is an Associate Director Texas Center for Applied Technology of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES). TEES is the engineering research agency for the state of Texas and is a mem- ber of the Texas A&M University System. His projects, with a combined budget of more than $5 million, provide technical
available solution space is identified considering both technical andoperational constraints. Proceedings of the 2013 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference, The University of Texas at Arlington, March 21 – 23, 2013. Copyright 2013, American Society for Engineering Education Hydrogen Dual Fuel Kerosene Mach 6 Air Launch Mach 8 Expendable Mach 6 booster Mach 8Figure 3. Reduced trade-space explored. Parametric Sizing and Solution Space ScreeningAVD Sizing Process SummaryAVDsizing is a constant mission
research at the University of California, Irvine; and nanotechnology research at Sandia National Laboratory. He gained practical engineering experience as a patent reviewer for Lenker Engineering and a software engineer for Pacific Gas & Electric Company and Visual Solutions, Inc. For 14 years he owned and operated an organic farm, where he developed and directed a yearlong apprentice program in sustainable agriculture, ran informal education programs both on the farm and as outreach in local schools, and designed and fabricated small-scale farming equipment. He holds a B.S. in Engineering Physics from Cornell University and an M.S. in Physics from the University of California, Irvine.Danielle Harlow
Engineering, also from the University of Michigan. As an undergraduate student, she was an Instructional Aide for Programming and Data Structures, a direct follow-on course to Engineering 101. In addition to teaching, Isha is interested in software for embedded and autonomous systems and deep technology startups.Dr. Laura K. Alford, University of Michigan Laura K. Alford is a Lecturer at the University of Michigan. She researches ways to use data-informed analysis of students’ performance and perceptions of classroom environment to support DEI-based cur- ricula improvements.Lesa BegleyRyien HosseiniDeborah A. Lichti, University of Michigan Dr. Deborah Lichti earned her B.S. in Fisheries and Aquatic Science at Purdue
Paper ID #37676The Hydrostatic Vacuum Tube: a Low-Cost Thermal FluidScience LaboratoryAaron Drenth USAFA/DFMEGeorge SidebothamPhillip Cornwell (Professor Emeritus) Phillip Cornwell currently teaches at the United States Air Force Academy and is an Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1989 and his present interests include structural dynamics, structural health monitoring, and undergraduate engineering education. Dr. Cornwell has received an SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award in 1992, and the Dean’s Outstanding
. Hacker is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Educational Psychology and participates in both the Learning Sciences Program and the Reading and Literacy Program. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Rubric development for technical reports in chemical engineering unit operations laboratory coursesAbstractThe purpose of this work was to test the inter-rater reliability (IRR) of a rubric used to gradetechnical reports in a senior-level chemical engineering laboratory course that has multipleinstructors that grade deliverables. The rubric consisted of fifteen constructs that providedstudents detailed guidance on instructor expectations with respect to the report sections
Paper ID #33333Information Fluency Instruction as a Continuous Improvement ActivityDr. William W. Tsai, California State University Maritime Academy Dr. William W. Tsai is an associate professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at California State University, Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime). His research background is fluid mechanics and heat transfer. In engineering education, he is involved in the incorporation of information literacy into the engineering curriculum. He is also involved in his program’s assessment, ABET accreditation activities, and the Institution-Wide Assessment Council. Before Cal Maritime
Engineering Technology at DeVry University. Prof. Kennedy formerly sat on the National Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) educational com- mittee and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) Academic Council. Dr. Kennedy holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in addition to master’s and doctorate degrees in Bioengineering from Arizona State University. In addition to academics, Dr. Kennedy currently advises multiple start-ups and existing companies like (Picmonics, Qualified Logic LLC, OraVu LLC, Intel, and Hat-tac LLC). American c Society for
Luna, Saint Louis University Ronaldo Luna is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Saint Louis University, in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1995. His research interests include: en- gineering education, geotechnical earthquake engineering, and hazard mitigation. Address: 3450 Lindell Blvd, Rm 1045, St. Louis, MO 63103; Tel: 314-977-8372; Fax: 314-977-8388; ronaldo.luna@slu.eduDr. J. Chris Carroll, Saint Louis University Dr. Carroll is an Associate Professor and the Civil Engineering Program Coordinator in Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology at Saint Louis University. His experimental research interests focus on reinforced and prestressed
Engineering Education, 2021 Paper ID #26366A Multi-Instructor Study of Assessment Techniques in Engineering Mechan-ics CoursesDr. Ron Averill, Michigan State University Ron Averill joined the faculty at Michigan State University in 1992. He currently serves as the Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research focus is on pedagogy, design optimization of large and complex systems, and design for sustainable agriculture.Sara Roccabianca, Michigan State University Sara Roccabianca is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU
atArlington. The first camp, Entry to Engineering, is a co-educational camp for students entering6th, 7th, or 8th grades in Fall 2008. The second camp, Girlgeneering, is a girls-only camp foryoung women entering 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th grade in Fall 2008. The paper will give the backgroundand history of the camps, the planning done for both camps, the camps themselves, feedbackfrom campers and camp staff, the benefits seen for both camps and future plans for these camps. BackgroundThe University of Texas at Arlington College of Engineering has been conducting summer campprograms since 1998. The engineering summer camp program, headed by Dr. Lynn Peterson Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Gulf
has served as a campus minister at Drake University and as dean at Ecola Hall. Email: martinbatts@letu.edu Page 14.1184.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The Changing of the Guard: Should the Engineering Ethics Code Be Changed to Environmental Ethics?AbstractEngineers of the 21st Century must include environmental considerations in their designs. Suchadditions to design thinking as sustainability and consideration of environmental impacts areworthwhile; however, to place the emphasis on such considerations may override the main focusof the basic ethics statement. A series of
. Page 14.1022.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Renewable Energy Labs for an Undergraduate Energy Systems CourseAbstractThis paper reports the successful implementation of two renewable energy laboratoryexperiments in an undergraduate Energy Systems course in Mechanical Engineering. One is atracking, photovoltaic (PV) mini-lab that is a stand-alone system mounted on a wheeled cart. Thecart contains all equipment normally required for a remote residential installation, namely, a300W PV module, batteries, inverter, and charge controller. The system is wired with propergrounding, disconnects, breakers, and GFI load receptacles. The tracking system is a “tilt androll” type, where the
. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Changes in ABET Criteria: A framework for transition with greater fidelity in artifacts supporting student performanceAbstractThe Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Program at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy is accredited by theEngineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. The accreditation process requires programs to meet criteriaand outcomes indicative of a robust and supportive academic environment where graduates are adequately preparedto meet employer needs post-graduation. Changes to the long-standing ABET Criteria were approved in 2018, and allgeneral reviews conducted in the 2019 – 2020 accreditation cycle, and beyond, will be evaluated against these
Services for the Kelvin Smith Library at Case Western Reserve University. He is the engineering librarian for chemical engineering and macromolecular science, and has covered various engineering disciplines since 2005. As Team Leader, he manages the overall collection budget for the library, and interacts highlight with vendors on new models of acquisitions. He has held leadership positions for the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) and the Academic Library Association of Ohio. He holds a B.S. Chemical Engineering (University of Akron), MLIS (Kent State University), and MBA (Case Western Reserve University). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Applicability of