efforts that help students succeed both in and outside the classroom. Her focus with the Penn State MRSEC is to develop and offer professional development opportunities to MRSEC grad students and postdocs, while supporting summer programming of PREM students.Dr. Kirstin Purdy Drew, Pennsylvania State University Kirstin Purdy Drew is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Physics at Penn State Uni- versity.Kristin Ann Dreyer , Center for Nanoscale Science (an NSF funded MRSEC) Kristin Dreyer is the Program Director for Education & Outreach for the Center for Nanoscale Science, as NSF funded Materials Research Science & Engineering Center (MRSEC). She earned her B.S. in Physics and her B.S. in
Session 2513 Implementing an Integrated System for Program Assessment and Improvement Stephen J. Ressler, Thomas A. Lenox United States Military AcademyINTRODUCTIONCriterion 2 of the ABET Engineering Criteria 2000 requires that, to gain accreditation, anengineering program must have: (a) detailed published educational objectives that are consistent with the mission of the institution and [ABET] criteria, (b) a process based on the needs of the program’s various constituencies in which the objectives are determined and periodically
Paper ID #42154Near-Peer Mentors’ Discussions with a Student Avatar Experiencing LogisticalIssues on a First-Year Design TeamDr. Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Ph.D., is Professor of Science and Engineering Education in the Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences at Towson University. She has integrated engineering into courses for PreK-8 teacher candidates, developed and directed a graduate STEM program for PreK-6 teachers, and partnered with teachers to implement PreK-8 science-integrated engineering learning experiences. She has authored numerous engineering-focused
engineering graduate programs through her engineering education research. Prior to academia, Dr. Godwin worked for many Fortune 100 companies, including Intel Corporation.Dr. John K. Wagner, University of New Mexico Dr. John K. Wagner is a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) joint project between the University of New Mexico, Arizona State University, and the University of Oregon. His research interests focus on improving equity in higher education, and the impacts of technology on public opinion and political psychology. Specifically, Dr. Wagner’s research explores how to improve equity and inclusion by measuring latent support for exclusionary practices, and designing
Washington Dr. Denise Wilson received the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 1988 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1989 and 1995, respectively. She also earned her M.Ed. from the University of Washington in 2008 and has worked in Applied Materials. She is currently a faculty member with the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of Washington, Seattle, and she was previously with the University of Kentucky, Lexington, in a similar position from 1996 to 1999. Her research interests are split between technical investment in biological and chemical-sensing microsystems and equivalent interest in engineering education
undergraduate mathematics courses.Mr. Joseph Leon Henry, University of California, Irvine Sociology PhD Candidate at the University of California Irvine studying inclusion and equity interventions in STEM higher education classrooms.Prof. Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine Natascha Trellinger Buswell is an associate professor of teaching in the department of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of California, Irvine. She earned her B.S. in aerospace engineering at Syracuse University and her Ph.D. in engineering education at Purdue University. She is particularly interested in inclusive teaching conceptions and methods and graduate level engineering education.Alegra Eroy-Reveles
Paper ID #23903ECE Scholars: NSF S-STEM GrantDr. Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University Agnieszka Miguel received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 2001 from the University of Wash- ington, and MSEE and BSEE from Florida Atlantic University in 1996 and 1994. Dr. Miguel’s profes- sional interests involve image processing, machine learning, and engineering education especially active learning, diversity, retention, and recruitment. Her teaching interests include MATLAB, circuits, linear systems, and digital image processing. She is a member of the IEEE, ASEE, SWE, and Tau Beta Pi. Currently, Dr. Miguel is the Chair of
work has resulted in more than 60 journal and conference papers and book chapters. Tang is very ac- tive in adapting and developing pedagogical methods and materials to enhance engineering education. Her most recent educational research includes the collaboration with Tennessee State University and local high schools to infuse cyber-infrastructure learning experience into the pre-engineering and technology-based classrooms, and the collaboration with community colleges to develop interactive games in empowering students with engineering literacy and problem-solving.Dr. Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University
. Page 21.63.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 The Tata Center for Technology and Design at MITAbstractThis paper describes the Tata Center for Technology and Design at MIT, a new program aimedat creating high-impact, sustainable, and scalable technical solutions in developing and emergingmarkets through the rigorous application of applied engineering science and systems thinking.The program is funded by the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and is based at MIT. The Center matchesstudents and faculty to projects in India and offers training to enable them to create viable andappropriate solutions. Tata Center projects serve as the basis for graduate thesis work to addresscompelling social
Paper ID #44439Board 4: Work in Progress: Development of a Culturally Responsive, Community-basedFluid Dynamics Mini-Unit for Middle SchoolE. Tyler Young, The Ohio State University E. Tyler Young is a graduate student at The Ohio State University currently pursuing a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education. He graduated summa cum laude from Case Western Reserve University with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering before embarking on a career in STEM education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work in Progress: Development of
capitalinvestment in these facilities and they are generally situated in well-developed urban areas.Unfortunately, it is in the historically disadvantaged rural areas where there is the greatestdirect need for the students to be exposed to this technology.This paper will describe the authors work in implementing video conferencing using standardlow bandwidth analogue telephone (POTS) lines to bring the advanced technology that isavailable in the University of Cape Town’s Department of Mechanical Engineering into theclassroom in a way that fosters a feeling of hands on experience of the equipment being usedby the students.2. Effective Use Of Distance Learning For Technology Education in a Rural EnvironmentIn South Africa, students in rural areas have little
published over 75 journal, conference, and technical papers. Presently, Dr. Altman is a Professor of Computer Science at CU Denver and has been an active ABET Program Evaluator (CAC) since 2008. His current research focus is on STEM and more specifically, Engineering Education.Prof. Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver Katherine Goodman is assistant professor at the University of Colorado Denver, and the associate director of Inworks, an interdisciplinary innovation lab. Her research focuses on transformative experiences in engineering education. She is currently division chair of the Technological and Engineering Literacy - Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE).Dr. Michael S. Jacobson, University of
pattern, they will need to rethink all theways teachers and learners interact with each other. The interaction necessary for good studentlearning must be designed with a completely different paradigm. Instead of serving as the “fount Page 7.1110.1of all knowledge” and directing activities from the front of the room, the teacher must learn tobecome the manager, leader, and motivator of learning that takes place beyond his or her control. Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering EducationSome pundits have
, and effective communication and (ii) how studentsbuild towards effective disciplinary literacy practices when embedded in a collaborative class setting. Apreliminary study was conducted within three undergraduate materials science courses in order to testthese models; to investigate if embedded disciplinary literacy activities were successful in buildingeffective student communication practices and content knowledge. A classroom conversation tool wasemployed4, as well as student formative and summative assessments to judge student growth indisciplinary literacy, and content objectives.KeywordsDisciplinary Literacy, Materials Science and Engineering, communication, undergraduateIntroductionEarly in the educational pathway students are taught
(DARPA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).Dr. Carmen Robinson, University of California, Santa CruzKip Tellez, University of California, Santa Cruz ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Enhancing Transfer Pathways in Computing: An NSF Project Progress ReportAbstractOur project, known as “University of California’s Servingness,” is dedicated to establishing arobust transfer pathway in Computing between Community Colleges and the University ofCalifornia’s system. The primary focus of our endeavor is to advance the transition from merelyenrolling racially diverse students to genuinely serving them in ways that foster greaterpersistence, graduation rates, and
Paper ID #11388The Impact of a Robotics Summer Undergraduate Research Experience onIncreasing the Pipeline to Graduate SchoolDr. Leyla F Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology Leyla Conrad is the Director of Outreach in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She has been developing and leading programs for undergraduate engineering students, ECE female and minority students, as well as high school students and teachers that supports the ECE’s graduate and undergraduate recruitment and retention efforts. She is also the Education and Diversity Director of the NSF
of whatshould be included in a T&L portfolio may differ slightly depending on their position in theacademic world. Others are more skeptical about the amount of value that should be placed onT&L portfolios and wish to have more hard core research and documentation on the ability of Page 9.1164.1 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationT&L portfolios to help faculty improve their teaching over time. This difference of opinion canbe demonstrated by considering existing literature
University (GWU) and at the University of Vermont. He is also a Research Affiliate at George Mason University’s Center for Assured Research and Engineering. He is a member of the GWU Human-Technology Collaboration Lab, and Founding Director of the university’s Master’s Program in Data Science. Larry specializes in areas of artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, neural computing, information systems, physics, and STEM education. He is the author of four books and over 200 publications on neural networks, AI, and physics. He serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of AI and Ethics, Associate Editor of Neural Computing and Applications, and Policy Officer for ACM’s Special Interest Group on Artificial Intelligence
degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Page 26.876.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Identifying Roles in University-Industry Research PartnershipsAbstractThe term “university-industry partnership” is quickly becoming an over-generalized term used todescribe the countless ways that academia and industry engage with one another. Additionally,within these partnerships there are further over-generalizations of the participants as either“academic” or “industrial.” As the national interest in the U.S. for improving researchcollaboration between universities
writing assessments that enhance students’ critical thinking capabilities. Page 14.263.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Assessment of World Wide Web and Technology Enhanced Learning at Miami UniversityAbstractAt Miami University, Distance Education has become a reality in the area of fouryear mechanical and electromechanical engineering technology B.S. degreecompletion programs. At present, both the programs have been accredited byABET. Successful implementation of distance education is a greataccomplishment in an era when we are searching for different ways to better servethe needs of non
is a part-time instructor at the University of South Alabama where she is also a faculty advisor for Tau Beta Pi and for Mortar Board Senior Honor Society. Dr. Steadman is a past national president of Mortar Board. Page 24.724.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Improving Transfer Student SuccessAbstractThe University of South Alabama has implemented a comprehensive program for transferstudents, utilizing a community building model. A seminar has been created to familiarizestudents with university resources, academic success skills, and engineering
teaching awards such as Northeastern Chemical Engineering Department Sioui Award for Excellence in Teaching, Northeastern College of Engineering Essigmann Outstanding Teaching Award, AIChE Award for Innovation in Chemical Engineering Education, and the Northeastern Inaugural Global Educator Award. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Developing a Global Competency Mindset in an International, Faculty-led Program inBrazil focused on Sustainable Energy1. IntroductionWith the globalization of our world, it is important for engineering graduates to not just gain anunderstanding of global issues that impact today’s society but become global problem solvers.Studies have shown that there is a need for
concrete structure design in an effort tobetter educate civil engineering students [9]. Although the goal of the implementation wassimply to provide an alternative to traditional approaches to teaching, the researchers found thatstudents who used the game scored much higher on user empowerment and fun factor indicesthan students who did not use the game. Gillet, Ngoc and Rekik deployed simulated experimentsin fluid mechanics, biomechanics, and automatic control using a web-based flexible learningsystem [10]. A collaborative workspace was also provided to the students that allowed them tosolve problems together; this study showed that engineering students are generally receptive tocomputer-assisted learning practices. Another family of software
research environment where they are taught about researchtechniques and where they are expected to apply their own knowledge. That same study alsoreports on reasons why underrepresented racial minority (URM) students leave the sciences.Among the factors is “the lack of social value or relevance to improving conditions for their Proceedings of the 2014 American Society for Engineering Education Zone IV Conference Copyright © 2014, American Society for Engineering Education 141communities”, something also reported by Bonous-Hammarth2. The research experiences canmake those connections that will motivate URM students to persist
successfully into their courses.Background:Both the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)9 and the AmericanSociety of Engineering Education (ASEE)10 seek education standards which: encourage studentsto communicate, provide teamwork practice and encourage learning techniques for self-directedcontinuing professional development.Long lecture classes can be tedious for the student and a balancing act for the professor.Freshmen students are especially vulnerable as they may not be used to the 3 hour or more class,and they may lack the concentration necessary to carry them through. They may sit in traditionallecture rooms with sociofugal rows where they wait for information to be disseminated formemorization and later regurgitation in
and features. By incorporating the ship power system activities into theclassroom, faculty member are able to expose students to the varied challenges between thesesystems and traditional utility systems. As part of the curriculum update, our activities includeupgrading our graduate education classes to allow current engineers within the shipbuildingcommunity to retool in ECE classrooms to provide the background and support of futureshipbuilding design and engineering needs. By collaborating with shipbuilders within the state,curriculum improvements are helping with state economic development as well as providing aworkforce with a more diverse background.IntroductionThe power engineering field has seen many changes over the last twenty years
Engineering FacultyAdvisor Development Program,” Procs. Frontiers in Education Conference, Seattle, WA, 2012.[8] Allen, E., Castillo F., Schiorring, E. “The Reflective Engineering Advisor: a Paradigm forLearning-Centered Student Advising,” Procs. American Society for Engineering EducationAnnual Conf., Atlanta, GA , 2013.[9] Dong, J., Kang, E., & Hidalgo, F., “Building a Collaborative Advising Structure throughECST Advising Council,” presented at ASEE PSW 2019 Conference, Poster Symposium, LosAngeles, USA, 2019.[10] Dong, J., & Allen, E., “Work-in-Progress: Building an Inclusive Faculty CommunityThrough the ECST Teaching and Learning Academy,” ASEE Annual Conference, Florida, June2019.[11] Aronson, J., Fried, C. B., & Good, C. (2002
shows how we evolved the course structure,discusses how this process helped and surprised us, and speculates about how the structure maybe applied to other courses that wish to create a multi-faceted learning environment.1. Introduction and ContextOur goal when teaching software engineering is to educate the students to appreciate theimportance of the human aspects of software development. In particular, our industry experienceindicates that software engineering is characterized by people working together under pressure todeliver value to their customers.Our tactic for teaching this is to create an environment that simulates an industrial experience,but where the success metric is how much students learn, not whether the project they deliver is
Electronics Systems in 2000, where she serves as Administrative Director and Education and Outreach Program Director.Richard Goff, Virginia Tech Richard M. Goff is the Pete White Chair for Innovation in Engineering Education, Associate Professor, and Assistant Head of the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. An award winning teacher, his main areas of research and teaching are design and design education.Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech Janis Terpenny is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education with affiliated positions in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial & Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. She is co-Director of the NSF multi-university Center
education facility, using existing equipment andfacilities as a basis upon which to build. This facility will be used in courses that emphasizecomputer-aided manufacturing, computer-controlled systems, robotics, and real-time physicalsystems with the goal of incorporating the concepts of teamwork, communication, concurrentengineering, and continuous improvement as a major part of the curriculum as well as developinga steady supply of students interested in science, engineering, and technology.As part of our effort, we are incorporating an outreach component to encourage local students tostudy science and technology and to learn about the career potentials in these fields. We believethat modern computer integrated technology needs to be incorporated