Engineering Education, 2020 A faculty-guided Continuous Improvement regimen with intentional ABET/SO 1-7 scaffoldingAbstract.To comply with ABET/EAC Accreditation Criterion 4, engineering Programs must carry outregular documented procedures for assessing and enhancing student attainment in that Program’sstudent outcomes. Furthermore, the Program’s student outcomes must include the sevenABET/EAC Student Outcomes, SOs 1-7, which are enumerated in ABET/EAC AccreditationCriterion 3. These regular documented procedures, for assessing and enhancing studentattainment in the Program’s designated student outcomes, are collectively denoted "ContinuousImprovement" (CI).A practical, faculty-managed CI regimen was recently
AC 2007-2940: ASSESSING FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO UNDERGRADUATEMULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT TEAM EFFECTIVENESSMargaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of TechnologyDaniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of TechnologyRachel Wasserman, Illinois Institute of Technology IPRO Program Page 12.266.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 ASSESSING FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO UNDERGRADUATE MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT TEAM EFFECTIVENESS AbstractThe Interprofessional Projects Program at Illinois Institute of Technology is a project-basedlearning experience with the learning objectives of strengthening multidisciplinary
2006-1563: DISTANCE LEARNING, THE PHILOSOPHY OF ITS EXISTENCE,GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND ITS PLACE IN ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENTRamin Sadeghi, Power and Water University of Technology (PWUT) The author is charge of distance learning program; he has developed a distance learning software programSaeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford The author is assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Page 11.490.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006Distance Learning, the Philosophy of Its Existence, General Definitions and its Place in Electronic
Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers at UTSA. Page 23.343.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Correlation of Prerequisite Course Grades with Student PerformanceAbstractThe relationship between the depth of knowledge gained in a course and grades issued fromvarious instructors teaching the same course is examined in this paper. One way to gage thedepth of knowledge gained by students completing a particular course is to track theirperformance in the follow up courses in which a full understanding of the prerequisite topics areessential. A course sequence in thermodynamics is an
in Computer Science at James Madison University.Mr. Matthew Edwin Schumaker Page 23.376.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Designed-for-Motivation based Learning for Large Multidisciplinary Team One Semester Hands-on Network based Course Case Study Dr. Emil H Salib, Joshu A. Erney, Matthew E. Schumaker Integrated Science & Technology Department, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA salibeh@jmu.edu, erneyja@dukes.jmu.edu,schumame@dukes.jmu.edu1. IntroductionA key goal of
University, College, and Department. Finally, Dr. Pagliari was selected and completed the BRIDGES Academic Leadership for Women hosted by UNC-Chapel Hill.Dr. Charles J Lesko Jr., East Carolina University Page 24.246.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Building Sustainable Industry Partnerships That Engage Faculty and Prepare Job Ready StudentsAbstractThere is growing pressure on colleges and universities to better prepare students for theworkplace and to measure the value of academic programs by the number of students hired aftergraduation. At the same
Downtown, Dr. Campbell was the Associate Vice Chancellor for Develop- mental Education at City Colleges of Chicago. She has published articles and text books on developmental mathematics, technical communications and strategies for improving student success. Page 22.1504.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The Teamwork Conundrum: What Should be Taught and How Can We Assess Team Learning in Engineering Technology?Abstract A reoccurring theme in national surveys of employers, including a 2005 survey sponsored by theAssociation of American
Los Angeles. Her research and teaching interests include algorithmic bias, ethical AI, virtual reality for lab instruction, and open science.Clara Llebot, Oregon State UniversitySheree Fu, California State University, Los Angeles Sheree Fu is the Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology Librarian at California State University, Los Angeles. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Engineering Data Repositories and Open Science Compliance: A Guide for Engineering Faculty and LibrariansIntroductionAs engineering and data management specialist librarians, we advocate for the core values ofopen science, open access publishing, and open data that further accessibility
Astronautics, ’92-’96, ’99-’02) and building USAFA’s space systems program in rocketry and satellites. He also served as Deputy Director of the AF Office of Scientific Research in Arlington, VA (’06-’09) and as Director of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Air Vehicles Directorate at WPAFB in Dayton, OH (’09-’12).Dr. Denise Thorsen, University of Alaska, Fairbanks Denise Thorsen received her B.S. (1985), M.S. (1991) and Ph.D. (1996) degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is currently a Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024AbstractAerospace engineering has
Paper ID #43433Reducing Student Aversion to Strategic NetworkingDr. B. Michael Aucoin, Texas A&M University B. Michael Aucoin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University, an Adjunct Instructor in the School of Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University, and President of Electrical Expert, Inc. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Reducing Student Aversion to Strategic NetworkingAbstractStrategic networking is an important practice for both students and professionals, and it is essentialfor those
design, and failure prediction and analysis of materials. Dr. Birch is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Utah. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 HIGH TEMPERATURE MATERIALS TESTING USING A HYBRID ROCKET TESTBED Dustin Birch, PE, PhD, Ian Harvey, PhD, Devin Young, PhD, Spencer Petersen, PhD1.0 ABSTRACTThe Concept Hybrid Rocket Demonstrator (CHRD), originally developed as a Senior Capstone designproject in the Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) programs atWeber State University (WSU), has been modified into an experimental testbed used in hightemperature materials rapid screening testing [1]. This high temperature materials
at New Mexico State University, USA. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Latina Students’ Increased Self-Confidence through a Research Engineering- Focused Program at a Hispanic-Serving InstitutionAbstractMinority engineering students face multiple challenges and sometimes hostile collegeenvironments that make students doubt their abilities and consequently, harm their persistence inengineering programs. In particular, women of color, such as Latinas, deal with a high level ofunderrepresentation in engineering and face difficulties in fitting into this male-dominateddiscipline. Increasing student determination is key to making it possible for current collegestudents to better navigate
(CATIER) at Morgan State Universit ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Breaking Barriers: Promoting Motivation, Engagement, and Learning Success among Biology Undergraduates from Minority BackgroundsAbstractThis research presents an in-depth exploration of the transformative potential of hands-onlearning (which would be used interchangeably with the term ECP-Experiment CentricPedagogy) in the domain of biology education, with a focus on student engagement andacademic achievement. Over three semesters, students enrolled in three biology courses (BIO103, BIO 201, and BIO 202) participated in a hands-on learning approach that integrated varioushands-on activities and experiments. In parallel
for Engineering Education, 2011 Development of Green Technology Curriculum AbstractThis paper will discuss the development of a training program for area professionals and a BSdegree in Sustainable Energy Systems Management at Southeast Missouri State University(Southeast). The curriculum is designed to serve as a career pathway toward developing a futureworkforce in green energy technologies. The process involved the assessment of needs of theregion, selection of advisory board members, identification of core competencies, developmentof course and lab curricula, development of training modules for business and industryprofessionals, and purchase of necessary equipment. The green technology skills that weretargeted were
. Page 22.477.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Development of a New Graduate Course in Sustainable Technology Entrepreneurship for Scientists and Engineers Anthony J. Marchese1, Gregory D. Graff2 and Paul Hudnut3 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2Department of Agricultural Resource Economics, 3Department of Management Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO, 80523-1374Abstract - This paper describes the development of a new graduate level course entitledSustainable Technology Entrepreneurship for Scientists and Engineers (STESE), which wasjointly
Texas Space Consortium, UT of Austin, and UTPA on a grant awarded from NASA in the amount of $750,000.00. She served as the Program Coordinator of the National Science Teach- ers Association in San Antonio, Texas 2013 .Susana has been selected four times to participate in the LiftOff Summer Institute at NASA JSC 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013. She currently serves as Curriculum Development Committee Chair for the LiftOff Summer Institute. Page 24.868.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 LiftOff to Best Practices in K-12 Engineering Curriculum DesignThe NASA Education Program1 has 52 Space Grant Consortia2, 3 spread across the
- Madison. He is in his seventeenth year at UW-Platteville and his fifth as chair of the Electrical Engineering Department. Dr Sealy has a strong interest in distance education and programs for non-traditional students.Mr. John Goomey, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Page 24.1262.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Three pilot studies with a focus on asynchronous distance educationAbstractFor the last five years we have been offering our electrical engineering (EE) program to studentsthroughout the state using streaming video lectures and local lab offerings
, Coronado HS-EPISDCatherine Tabor, El Paso ISD and University of Texas at El Paso Catherine Tabor is a high school math and science teacher in El Paso, Texas. She is also a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at the University of Texas at El Paso. Her main focus is student achievement in STEM courses.Mr. Jeremy L Ramirez, University of Texas at El Paso Page 23.1332.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 An Early Report on Challenges Related to Dissemination of Programming- Centric Mathematics Lessons into 9th Grade Algebra Classes Eric A. Freudenthal
holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, a MS in Human Factors Engineering from Tufts University, and a Doctorate in Ergonomics from Harvard University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Empowering Engineering Graduates to Contribute towards Designing Safer Generative AI Tools through an Ethics Course Sourojit Ghosh and Sarah Coppola, University of Washington SeattleIntroduction Over the past few years, the world has witnessed the steady proliferation of Generative ArtificialIntelligence (GAI) tools in all sectors and industries, being matched by growing levels of public and
Paper ID #45588BOARD # 69: Improving Student Retention Using Research MentorsDr. Evelyn Sowells-Boone, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Evelyn R. Sowells is an assistant professor in the Computer Systems Technology department at North Carolina A&T State University’s College of Science and Technology.Pal Dave, North Carolina A&T State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Improving Student Retention Using Research MentorsAbstractThe Advancing Retention via Research Opportunities for Workforce Development in STEM(ARROWS) Project aims to boost minority
the School of Teacher Education at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in the College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE). She received her doctorate degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2011. She has received multiple awards and grant funding, published many journal articles and conference works, and continues promoting STEM education and integration in traditional and non-traditional settings. She was elected PCEE Division Chair for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Flexible Learning Cycles: Introducing an Agile Constructivist Pedagogy Andey Robins, Mike Borowczak, and Andrea C. Borowczak
Valley (UTRGV) ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 The Weaving of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence into the Fabric of Cybersecurity Curriculum: From Degree Plans to Capstone ProjectsAbstractAs our newly designed degree in Cybersecurity enters its fourth year, students in the program arestarting to take courses beyond the basic ones, including senior courses, technical electives, andcapstone projects. While Cybersecurity is at the heart of our degree that addresses the nationalneed for cybersecurity specialists, how we approach the education and pedagogy of cybersecurityin the era of Big Data and AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) is a question that weare addressing
Paper ID #49250The Shift Towards Inclusion and Accessibility: The Impact of Inclusive Designon UX Career PreparationMs. Taylor Mone Smith, University of Texas at Austin Taylor M Smith is a PhD student in the School of Information at The University of Texas at Austin.Dr. Earl W. Huff Jr., University of Texas at AustinHansika Murugu, University of Maryland, College Park Hansika Murugu is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction at the College of Information at University of Maryland, College Park. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 The Shift Towards
resides with his wife Vicki in Kailua. Dr. Miller retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Ma- rine Reserves. He is a surfer, diver, canoe paddler (with Kailua Canoe Club) and attends Victory Hawaii, Kailua. Dr. Miller currently works for the Worldwide College of Aeronautics as the Chair for the MSA. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Incorporation of Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) for Online STEM ActivitiesAbstractIn this study, we investigated and documented the systematic design and implementation of asimulated lab learning experience for an online STEM course. The purpose of this paper is todetail our considerations and
SWE member who zealously engages in community service work. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Full Paper: Impact of Inclusion of Makerspace and Project Types on Student Comfort with Additive Manufacturing and Three-Dimensional Modeling in First-Year Engineering ProgramAbstractThe following evidence-based practice study investigates the impact of utilizing a makerspace onthe exposure to additive manufacturing and three-dimensional modeling practices for first-yearstudents. This document builds upon recent literature which illustrated statistically significantgains in a plethora of self-efficacy and sense of belonging metrics over an academic year inwhich a makerspace was
Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer with over 30 years of consulting, academic and research experience. He is currently a Professor of Civil Engineering at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Enriching student learning through compelled active participation in a coastal resiliency courseAbstractAs the primary commissioning source for civil engineers for the U.S. Coast Guard, it isimperative that our graduates understand the projected impacts of climate change – sea level rise,altered hurricane patterns, and other associated hazards – on coastal infrastructure. At the UnitedStates Coast Guard
condition surveys for various mechanical and electrical and systems. He has conducted several projects to reduce carbon dioxide and other building emission impacts by evaluating and improving the energy practices through the integration of sustainable systems with existing systems. His current research focuses on engaging and educating students in sustainable and green buildings’ design and energy conservation. He is currently investigating various ways to reduce energy consumption in office buildings. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Using Capstone PBL to Demonstrate Achievement of ABET OutcomesAbstractInteractive learning has been proven to increase students’ retention
Paper ID #40207Overcoming Obstacles to Providing Academic Communications Supports forEngineering Ph.D. StudentsDr. Elizabeth Fife, University of Southern California Associate Prof of Technical Communications, Engineering in Society Program, Viterbi School of En- gineering, University of Southern California. Expertise areas include: communication in collaborative environments, multidisciplinary communications and graduate level technical communications education ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Overcoming Obstacles to Providing Communications Support for Engineering Ph.D.Students
. He has also con- ducted a Faculty in Residency at Google during the summer of 2018 to learn more about this company’s culture, practices, and to understand the expectations for candidates (e.g. aspiring CS majors) who pursue career opportunities at this company and related prominent companies in tech.Abigail DinaMariah McMichaelTheodore Wimberly Jr.Lauren Brown Lauren Brown is a Morgan State University Research Assistant majoring in Computer Science.Krystal L. Williams, University of Georgia ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Exposing Early CS Majors to Technical Interview Practices in the Form of Group-Based Whiteboard Problem Solving ActivitiesAbstract:Upon degree
field as he advances his ca- reer, Olaitan has attended several in-person and virtual conferences and workshops, and at some of them, made presentations on findings on air pollution, wastewater reuse, heavy metal contamination, and use of experiment-centric pedagogy in STEM fields.Frank EfeHannah Abedoh, Morgan State UniversityDr. Krishna Bista, Krishna Bista is an Associate Professor at Morgan State University, Maryland (USA). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Increasing Student Motivation and Learning by Adopting the Experiment-Centric Pedagogy: A Case of Undergraduates in BiologyAbstractThis study is focused on the adoption of an Experiment-Centric teaching approach to