Conference Session

Innovations in Aero Curriculum and Program Level Administration

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sidaard Gunasekaran, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

Paper ID #19310Integrated Teaching Model in Graduate Aerospace Classes: A Trial WithCompressible Flow AerodynamicsDr. Sidaard Gunasekaran, University of Dayton Sid is an Assistant Professor at the Mechanical and Aerospace Department at the University of Dayton. He got his MS and Ph.D. at the University of Dayton as well. During his doctoral studies, Sid developed a knack for teaching using modern pedagogical practices in mechanical and aerospace classes and engaged in diverse research in Low Reynolds number flows. Sid is an active participant in the Dayton/Cincinnati American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA

Conference Session

Rethinking PowerPoint and Other Acts of Communication

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine G. Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Traci M. Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

communication skills andprowess from engineering practitioners we observed on-site. Confirming this finding, asurvey deployed simultaneously, polling a different set of alumni engineering graduates(N=162)13, confirmed our on-site findings. Communication skills are the top demand andmost prized skill in engineering.The Studied Engineers Also Call for Better Engineering CommunicationAs instructors, we are in the unique position to be teaching graduate students who arealso practicing professionals in various engineering enterprises. For admission to theUW-Madison engineering graduate programs that employ us, students must be at leastfour years into their career paths. They work for organizations big and small, private andpublic, including automotive

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 1: Student Experiences and Support

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laurel Lynn ONeill, Penn State University; Luis Delgado Jr., Penn State; Stephanie Cutler, Penn State University; Sarah E Zappe, Penn State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Student Division (STDT)

State University. He has a bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at El Paso and earned a master of science degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Public Policy from Penn State. Along with his role as a Ph.D., he is also a graduate research assistant at the Leonhard Center for Enhancement of Engineering Education at Penn State. His research interests are engineering education, diversity, equity, inclusion, and retention of underrepresented minority groups. Luis will research how diverse human talents contribute to our profession’s social and global relevance.Dr. Stephanie Cutler, Penn State University Dr. Stephanie Cutler has degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and

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2019 Fall Mid Atlantic States Conference

Authors

Hui-Ching Kayla Hsu, New York University

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Diversity

Paper ID #28300Creating a Diverse and Inclusive STEM-eLearning Environment through anOnline Graduate Teaching Assistant Training ModuleDr. Hui-Ching Kayla Hsu, New York University Hui-Ching Kayla Hsu is a research assistant professor and instructional designer at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Her research focuses on engineering education, online learning development, and mo- tivation to learn. She received her doctoral degree in Learning Design and Technology from Purdue University, where she worked at the Center for Instructional Excellence for four years. She strives to combine research-proven pedagogy and

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehdi Shadaram, University of Texas, San Antonio; Thomas B. Morrow, University of Texas, San Antonio; C. Mauli Agrawal, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

AC 2012-3695: A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO IMPROVE RETENTIONAND GRADUATION RATES IN ENGINEERING FIELDSDr. Mehdi Shadaram, University of Texas, San Antonio Mehdi Shadaram is the Briscoe Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Associate Dean of Engineering, and the founding Director of the Center for Excellence in Engineering Education at the University of Texas, San Antonio. Prior to joining UTSA in 2003, he was the Schellenger Endowed Professor and Chairman of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engi- neering at the University of Texas, El Paso. His main area of research activity is in the broadband analog and digital fiber optic and wireless communication systems. He has

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2019 CIEC

Authors

Mohammad Uddin; Keith Johnson

feel connected to the campus community, theyare more often retained and excel academically, creating a winning situation foreveryone. Faculty members with their main focus on research and grant writing, teaching,service and curriculum commitments, may not aware of all the best ways to advise a student.Therefore, it is important that faculty and academic advisors partner to explore effectivestrategies for advising. Academic advisors, working in conjunction with faculty, can develop ameans to track student progress toward graduation. Early review of student records and timelycommunication by faculty advisors is a proactive step towards graduation. Communicating oftenwith students can help simplify the senior check process.Data Collection and

Conference Session

Track 3: Technical Session 1: An Ecosystem of Support Initiatives for BIPOC, Women, and Domestic Graduate Students in STEM

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Andrew Edmunds, Clemson University; Melissa Smith, Clemson University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Paper ID #40727An Ecosystem of Support Initiatives for BIPOC, Women, and DomesticGraduate Students in STEMDr. Andrew Edmunds, Clemson University Dr. Edmunds is a Coordinator for Graduate Recruitment and Inclusive Excellence in the College of Engi- neering, Computing, and Applied Sciences at Clemson University. With more than 10 year of experience supporting both graduate and undergraduate students in engineering his research focuses on sense-of- belonging, part-time graduate students, and the future of land grant universities.Dr. Melissa Smith, Clemson University ©American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade - Experiences Designing Courses and Communities

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadra Guizani, Purdue Univeristy; Hector Enrique Rodriguez-Simmonds, Purdue Engineering Education

Tagged Divisions

Student

Paper ID #15886Developing Personal and Community Graduate Student Growth through theImplementation of a LaTeX WorkshopNadra Guizani, Purdue Univeristy Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Engineering with an emphasis on data management with respect to access control. Other research interests include teaching research practices with regards to the electrical and computer engineering field.Mr. Hector Enrique Rodriguez-Simmonds, Purdue Engineering Education Raised in South Florida, born in Mexico. Half Colombian and half Mexican; proud Mexilombian. H´ector has an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering and is currently

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching/Learning Strategies

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Theodore Branoff

particular, web-based learning environments.The Adult Learner – This course focuses on the under girding principles in adult educationprograms including theories and concepts. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship of thenature of adult learning, the nature of the subject matter and the setting for learning occurrence.The applicability of relevant principles and pertinent research findings to adult learning arediscussed in the course.Instructional Strategies in Adult and Community College Education – This course covers theforms of instruction appropriate for the teaching of adults. Special emphasis is placed upon themethods for maximum involvement of the adult learner. Students study the relevant concepts,theories and principles for selection

Collection

2024 CIEC

Authors

James Kribs

, but as Industry 4.0progresses, it is apparent that these technologies are consistently being implemented together,such as industrial robotics being controlled through a cloud system [6]. This study focuses onhow well students taking this survey course were prepared for these topic areas or if they haveeven been exposed to Industry 4.0 topics.Research Study MethodAs part of the introduction to the graduate survey course (AET 675- Digital and SmartManufacturing) , in the Master of Science in Technology Management program, students wereasked to complete a survey of their existing experience in various Industry 4.0 technology topics.The Technology Management program has students with backgrounds in the engineering,sciences, technology

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; Alireza Farahani, National University; Lu Zhang, National University

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

Paper ID #47166Integrating AI into Higher Education: Enhancing Graduate and UndergraduatePrograms for the Future Workforce.Dr. Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University I have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, M.Sc. in Engineering, and B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering. I am currently serving as a Professor of Computer Science and have served as a Chair for the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems in the School of Technology and Engineering at the National University in San Diego, USA. I am also the Academic Program Director for MS in Computer Science In the past I have served as Chair of the University Research

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex Doboli, State University of New York-Stony Brook; Eddie Currie, Resonance Publications, Inc.; Patrick Kane, Cypress Semiconductor Corporation; Dave Van Ess, Cypress Semiconductor Corporation

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

development of newteaching material and activities (courses, student design projects, and research) related to mixed-signal embedded system design11,12. The developed material includes the following: • Complete course material for a one-semester course on embedded mixed-signal systems. The course is designed for senior undergraduate students and first-year graduate students in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). This material is due to be published as a textbook and is available at www.cypress.com . For an evaluation copy please contact cuap@cypress.com. Page 13.927.3 • Related laboratory material was

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Education Session 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nabila A. Bousaba, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; James M. Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #8995Recent Graduates Perspectives on Innovation and Entrepreneurship and theCreation of New Entrepreneurship CourseMs. Nabila A. Bousaba, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Nabila (Nan) BouSaba is a faculty associate with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte since 2008; she is the senior design instructor for the department, additional courses taught include Basic Circuit for non- majors, and Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship course ECGR4090/5090. Nan Earned her BS and Master Degrees in Electrical En- gineering (1982, 1986) from North

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Ferris, Portland State University; Robert B Bass, Portland State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #5872A Power Systems Protection Teaching Laboratory for Undergraduate andGraduate Power Engineering EducationJennifer Ferris, Portland State UniversityDr. Robert B Bass, Portland State University Dr. Robert Bass is an associate professor of power engineering in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Portland State University. His research interests pertain to electrical power sys- tems. Current and past projects include analyzing AMI data to evaluate the efficacy of utility-sponsored mini-split heat pump installations; evaluation of power quality at PSU’s ”Electric Avenue” EV Charging Stations

Conference Session

Computing Research I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhaohong Wang, California State University, Chico; Jing Guo, California State University, Chico

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology

Paper ID #26048Top Down and From Scratch – A hybrid Approach of Teaching Real TimeEmbedded Operating SystemDr. Zhaohong Wang, California State University, Chico Dr. Zhaohong Wang received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Kentucky in 2016. Prior to joining the faculty of EECE at CSU, Chico, he had worked as an embedded system engineer and software engineer throughout his graduate study. His teaching interests include embedded systems, computer networks, and digital signal processing. His current research is about algorithm design for digital signal processing in the encrypted domain and Internet of

Conference Session

Instructional Technology--What Works

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Vijay Kanabar; Rumen Stainov; Tanya Zlateva; Eric Braude

database & client/server certificate programwhere we successfully delivered four graduate courses to employees of Keane, Inc. Bothare technology companies with offices in the US and UK. Research results and studentevaluations demonstrate that the blended model was more successful than the pure modelas it combined the advantages of traditional learning with distance education very well.The blended approach provided students what they wanted--a unique continuingeducation experience—flexible asynchronous education and some face-to-face classroominstruction. The professors also got the satisfaction of seeing students and evaluatingtheir progress within the context of classroom sessions. The university was also satisfiedwith the blended approach as

Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for New Faculty

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Roberts, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen Hein, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

outside judges (professors from other departments) come in to judge the posters in a mini poster competition. The purpose of this assignment was two- fold: 1) have the students become familiar with engineering ethics case studies by outlining an ethical engineering failure in poster format and 2) allow the students to be introduced to the concept of communicating through poster design since it is a requirement of their senior design project. Another benefit of working with graduate students is that they are conducting novel engineering research and are excited to incorporate that into their course. While students were learning about computer modeling using MATLAB, one of our graduate mentees

Conference Session

Summer and Cohort Programs for Minorities: Student Success

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University; Qing Pang, Jackson State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #9001Emerging Impact on Graduation Rates/Times From A Summer EngineeringEnrichment ProgramDr. Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University Dr. Robert W. Whalin, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Director, Coastal Hazards Center, Jackson State University. He is Director Emeritus of the Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. He received his PhD in Oceanography from Texas A&M University in 1971 and is a Registered Professional Engineer. Dr. Whalin was Director of Army Research Laboratory (1998- 2003; Adelphi, MD), and Technical Director /Director of Waterways Experiment Station

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Pedagogy 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Jesus A. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

engineering technology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). Prior to joining the UTB (A legacy university) faculty he was a visiting professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology and an associate professor of production engineering at the PSG College of Technology, Bharathiar University, India, where he served as the director of the Computer Vision Laboratory and National Cadet Corps – Engineering Division Director. With over 33 years of teaching and research ex- perience in manufacturing/mechanical engineering and engineering technology, he currently teaches in the areas of CAD/CAM/CIM, robotics and automation, product and process design, materials and man- ufacturing processes, machine design

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Ringenberg, University of Michigan; Elliot Soloway, University of Michigan; David Chesney, University of Michigan

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1679: CURRICULAR MIDDLE MANAGEMENT: THE ROLE OF AGRADUATE STUDENT INSTRUCTOR IN A SENIOR-LEVEL DESIGN COURSEJeffrey Ringenberg, University of Michigan Jeffrey Ringenberg is a lecturer and a former graduate student instructor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan. His research interests include methods for bringing technology into the classroom and studying the effects of social networking on learning.Elliot Soloway, University of Michigan Elliot Soloway is a professor in the School of Information, the School of Education, and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan. He

Conference Session

Potpourri of Engineering Mathematics

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Siegenthaler

Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright À2004, American Society of Engineering Education”scientist or engineer has mastered, along with an engineering attitude of making thingswork, the versatile the scientist or engineer.Mathematics 470, Mathematical Physics, is a course taught at the United States Air ForceAcademy intended for students who will pursue graduate studies in physics and appliedmathematics. This course is taught on demand as a spring semester course intended forfirst classmen (seniors), and second classmen (juniors), who intend to go to graduateschool. Various instructors, from the Mathematical Sciences Department or PhysicsDepartment, have taught this course over the last 20-plus years. The class is

Conference Session

Research and Assessment

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University; David Pistrui, Acumen Dynamics, LLC

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

to as “job” in the table below). Theperson numbers refer to the typical results for a new graduate who is a candidate for the job(referred to as “person” in the table below).Aggregate data from Baylor students was approximately one standard deviation from the nationmean indicating a valid study design. Replicating this technique and tracking changes in studentskill development over time will allow KEEN to measure and assess the impact of various Page 22.244.7schools‟ program impact on developing and shaping students around the seven KEEN learningoutcomes.Table 1 shows an example of the results of the Baylor 2010 freshman class, with respect

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Economy

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

David Dryer; Paul Kauffmann; William Peterson

into the programs.The CourseENMA 600 (Cost Estimation and Financial Analysis) is the required graduate course inengineering economics. Since the program accepts students with a wide range of undergraduatedegrees, there is no undergraduate course in engineering economics as a prerequisite for thiscourse. The course covers the material typically in an undergraduate engineering economicscourse during part of the semester and for the remainder of the semester covers more advancedtopics. Included in the more advanced topics are capital budgeting, risk, the stochastic nature ofprojects, multi-attribute analysis techniques, activity based costing in depth, and selected topicsfrom the current research literature.The course is typically taught as a

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics of Materials & General Mechanics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University

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Mechanics

beginning that they will need to explore differentconcepts and theories on their own, and that they choice of references they will use will be up tothem.The first class session is devoted to asking the students to recall what they know about dynamicsfrom their undergraduate studies. Most students have forgotten many of the details, though theyremember some basic principles such as Newton’s Laws and conservation principles. During this Page 15.120.5process, the instructor starts to become familiar with the academic background of the variousstudents in the class, which is important due to the wide variety in a typical graduate course withstudents from

Conference Session

Materials Lab Experiments and Demonstrations

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Kessler, Iowa State University; Prashanth Badrinarayanan, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

AC 2010-2182: LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS IN THERMAL ANALYSIS OFPOLYMERS FOR A SENIOR/GRADUATE LEVEL MATERIALS SCIENCECOURSEMichael Kessler, Iowa State University Michael Kessler is an Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Iowa State University. His research interests include the mechanics and processing of polymers and polymer matrix composites, thermal analysis, fracture mechanics, and biologically inspired materials.Prashanth Badrinarayanan, Iowa State University Prashanth Badrinarayanan is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Iowa State University. His research interests include development and characterization of

Conference Session

Computing Research I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chaomin Luo, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology

- ship program and panelist in 2017 NSF GRFP Panelist program. He was the General Co-Chair of 2015 IEEE International Workshop on Computational Intelligence in Smart Technologies, and Journal Special Issues Chair, IEEE 2016 International Conference on Smart Technologies, Cleveland, OH. Currently, he is Associate Editor of International Journal of Robotics and Automation, and International Journal of Swarm Intelligence Research. He was the Publicity Chair in 2011 IEEE International Conference on Automation and Logistics. He was on the Conference Committee in 2012 International Conference on Information and Automation and International Symposium on Biomedical Engineering and Publicity Chair in 2012 IEEE International

Conference Session

Student Success & Development - Focus on Mentoring

Collection

2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Mona Hemmati, Colorado State University; Alistair Cook, Colorado State University; Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, FYEE Division - Paper Submission

interested inrecognized as an effective active learning tool in their education and professional life. Consequently, aengineering education. The College of Engineering at different methodology has been introduced to assist studentsColorado State University has developed a new program staying passionate about their studies. Service learning is oneentitled the Graduate Teaching Fellowship for ten of them. Service Learning (SL) is defined as: “course-based,graduate students to provide additional assistance in First credit-bearing educational experience in which students (a)Year Engineering courses and to do research about participate in an organized service activity that meetsretention

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Luiz DaSilva

Session 1658 Large-scale Synchronous/Asynchronous Collaborative Distributed Learning in a Graduate-Level Computer Engineering Course Luiz A. DaSilva Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Alexandria, VA 22314 USAAbstractRecent advances in telecommunications and network technology, increasing demand forcontinuing education for industry professionals, and the general mobility and geographicdistribution of the population are forcing major changes in both synchronous and asynchronousgraduate education. This paper describes the author's

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session (Works in Progress)

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Timothy E. Allen, University of Virginia

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Biomedical Engineering

Virginia, and his research interests are in the fields of computational biology and bioinformatics. He is also interested in evaluating the pedagogical approaches optimal for teaching lab concepts and skills, computational modeling approaches, and professionalism within design classes. Dr. Allen also serves as PI and director for an NSF-funded Multi-Scale Systems Bioengineering and Biomedical Data Sciences REU site at UVA. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021Work in Progress: Integration of Computational Modeling Active LearningActivities within a Flipped Core Graduate Organ Systems Physiology CourseIntroductionBiomedical Engineering graduate students

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Julie M. Grandzielwski; Juli L. Sherwood; James N. Petersen

exclusively on research endeavors, with little if anyexploration of the student’s other potential career goals. Since those students intent on pursuing careers inacademia will be expected to instruct as well as develop meaningful research programs, faculty advisorsshould be involved in nurturing the teaching potential in their graduate students as much as they are involvedin nurturing their students’ research potential. 1996 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings Page 1.214.1 Whether formally instituted by colleges and departments or informally organized between a singlefaculty member and