Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Underclass Years

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University; Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University; David Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

mission and vision of that particular program.Creating aspects of a departmental culture specifically for faculty, Category 4 in ourclassification, which is quite interesting and well explored in its own right8, is not a majorfocus of the current work. However, when relevant, we provide our survey results whereinsights on this issue can be gleaned. Note that there are recent notable contributions inthis area within the engineering education literature, including a work on how culturechange within a department affects new faculty9 as well as Felder’s survey asking thepoignant question of whether a departmental culture “fits you”.10Organizational IdentificationWhile organizational identification (OI) has had its roots in publications for nearly

Collection

2018 Public Policy Colloquium

Authors

Miriam Quintal; Otto Katt

engineering and revolutionize medicine, agriculture, quantum, etc.• Stress need for funding growth – what research areas are we underfunding/impact of flat funding on your faculty?• Highlight connections to congressional priorities – local impact, national security, economic development, and health – NSF provides fundamental advances that are then built on by DOD and NIH to power their missionsDepartment of Defense ResearchOutlook• Defense prioritized under Trump Administration but focus on readiness and operations• Champions have helped keep basic research on a strong path but impact has been uneven across branches• Some reasons for optimism –Some new leaders on the record as wanting to reinvigorate basic and applied research –DOD continues to

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division - Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Borenstein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert J Butera, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

their own “in-house” approach. These challenges will be discussed in further detail below.(1) The number of course offeringsWith over 580 new doctoral students per year, a key challenge is scheduling a sufficientnumber of courses to accommodate the students and still having a small enough class sizeto provide them with a meaningful educational experience. At the present time, there isone main instructor for the campus-wide RCR course. This certainly raises questionsabout the sustainability of the RCR program. For example, overlapping open time slotsneed to be found in the schedule of the instructor and the students for the collection ofRCR courses. To address some of the relevant issues here, a group of faculty membershave been offered summer

Conference Session

Construction ET/Technology Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

anecdotal data as the new initiative will becompeting against other on-campus initiatives for a limited pool of financial and facultyresources. In our case, we were able to provide economic data concerning the strength of theconstruction related job-market within the Charlotte region, letters of support from both alumniand industry, and an analysis demonstrating a lack of similar construction programs serving theimmediate region. This data provided support to the faculty conjecture that such a construction-related program was needed and could be successful at UNC-Charlotte.Emergence of Key Faculty AdvocateEven if the need for a new academic program has been firmly established, the emergence of akey faculty advocate for the proposed academic program

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Robin H. Lovgren; Michael J. Racer; Anna P. Phillips

Page 5.311.6 addresses activities directed towards the students. Sections 4.3 and 4.4 consider the motivationalpreparation and critical thinking issues, respectively. Section 4.5 presents an overview of ourphilosophy for assignments and grading. In the final section, we summarize and consider theimpact that these changes have had, both on faculty and students.4.1 Faculty PreparationBoth formal and informal sessions have been developed to guide INSE faculty members. Allnew faculty members are given an orientation manual; during the first semester on-campus, aseries of sessions are held with new faculty, addressing the following topics: o The Industrial and Systems Engineering Program - Vision/Mission/Goals o Personal Assessment

Conference Session

CE Capstone: Innovations in Learning & Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregg Fiegel, California Polytechnic State University; Jay DeNatale, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

are discussed.IntroductionOur civil engineering capstone design sequence recently morphed from an individual studycourse into a directed study offering. A number of concerns motivated this change, including thedesire to provide a realistic multidisciplinary capstone design experience and the desire toimprove our degree program's assessment processes. Since the new course was introduced, oversix hundred students working in over one hundred design teams have completed four differentprojects, all under the direction of four faculty members and a team of practicing professionals.To date, over forty local professionals have participated as members of the instructional team.In this paper, we discuss the motivation for changing the format of the

Conference Session

Professionally Oriented Graduate Program

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Donald Sebastian; Stephen Tricamo

not looked to universities to fulfill its appliedresearch needs. This paper examines some of the reasons behind this condition, including thecontinued emphasis some universities place on traditional Ph.D. programs that are geared to thepreparation of students for faculty positions rather than entry into industrial careers. Theeconomic downturn has forced industry to cut back on internal R&D expenditures, making iteven more important to find ways of encouraging industry to partner with academe to help meetthe continuing need for technological innovation. This paper focuses on some new developmentsin engineering doctoral education that meet this need while continuing to satisfy academicprogram requirements. The new approach calls for a

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1: Programs, Pedagogies, and Practices

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ekaterina Koromyslova, South Dakota State University; Teresa J.K. Hall, South Dakota State University; Byron G. Garry, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

ObservationAbstractContinuous improvement process can be applied to different areas of higher education,specifically improvement of faculty teaching. Anand, et al.1, defined continuous improvement as“a systematic effort to seek out and apply new ways of doing work, which is actively andrepeatedly making process improvements.” In this light, the lead author has used a triangulationmethod to improve their teaching effectiveness by being observed in the classroom at the sametime by the department head and a peer observer, over several semesters. The paper will framethe current literature on teaching evaluation for growth and development, examine the facultymember’s, the peer’s, and the administrative observer’s perspectives, and discuss how thisprocess has led to

Conference Session

Curricular & Course Design

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donald Webster, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ellen Zerbe, Georgia Institute of Technology; Susan E Burns P.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Hunter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julia Melkers, Arizona State University; Terry Blum, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kevin Haas, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

willingness to adopt new innovations - pointing to the need to engage faculty in a participative process throughout the RED implementation process. The evaluation results were shared at the school’s annual faculty retreat, opening up opportunities to engage and discuss the RED purpose and structure. In the early data, some indication of RED curricular changes on student assessment of the climate was observed in the initial cohort of students. These early results lent support to the RED objectives, which appeared to influence the faculty’s general thinking about the necessity and importance of the RED initiative. Highlighting faculty concerns about implementation also allowed for open conversation and engagement in the process

Conference Session

Adaptation of Laboratory-based Courses During a Pandemic: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jason Yao, East Carolina University; Ricky T. Castles, East Carolina University; Chris Venters, East Carolina University; Nic Herndon; Melinda T. Doty, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

and staff safe also required adjustments to normalcampus operations. Walking traffic patterns were adjusted to keep people spaced apart. Disinfectionprocedures were developed and supplies were procured. Special signage was added throughout campusto explain the new rules and to provide the latest information. However, all these detailed adjustmentseventually would impact classroom practices, inevitably causing another layer of stress to faculty.Recognizing how isolated faculty members were and how unprecedented the challenges were, the CETdecided to launch a program to connect faculty. This program allowed faculty to share concerns, discusschallenges, and learn about best practices from colleagues. This paper elaborates upon this programand

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Albert Lozano-Nieto

applicable to any academic program in Engineering and EngineeringTechnology, and therefore the readers may benefit from these experiences.THE INTERNSHIP1.- Before the Internship period: Planning and logisticsThere are two main issues that need to be addressed in advance by the faculty members or theresponsible persons involved in developing this internship. These are the planning of theinternship and addressing the possible student concerns. The first step in planning the internshipshould be the selection of companies and locations where our students are going to be placedduring their internship. I believe that the students should be who chose the place where theywant to do their internship based on personal and professional interests, although

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Sara McComb; Linda Blevins

they can begin doing now to ensure future success, and prepare questions to ask prior toaccepting a faculty position.Two panel discussions have been held offering different perspectives on issues such as innovative teachingmethods and expected course loads, promotion and tenure, starting a research program, getting research funding,and academic interviews. The first panel was comprised of the department heads of different engineeringdisciplines at Purdue University. A second panel consisted of new faculty members from neighboringinstitutions that cover the spectrum from institutions with a high research emphasis to a high teaching emphasis.The importance of research funding is very high on the graduate student’s list of concerns. Two lectures

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nidaa Makki; Teresa Cutright, The University of Akron; Linda Coats, Mississippi State University; Rebecca Willits, Northeastern University; Tonya Stone, Mississippi State University; Lakiesha Williams; Debora Rodrigues, University of Houston

Careers in Engineering Academia (Experience)AbstractImproving undergraduate STEM teaching for diverse students is dependent to some extent onincreasing the representation of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) and women inthe ranks of faculty in engineering departments. However, new faculty members, whether theyhad postdoctoral training or not, report that they were not adequately prepared for academia. Toaddress this need, a professional development program was developed for underrepresenteddoctoral and postdoctoral students, which focused on various strategies to be successful inteaching, research and service aspects of academic positions. The program included an intensivetwo-week summer session, with follow

Conference Session

Knowing Students: Diversity & Retention

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Joanne Hood; Elizabeth Bahe; Fonda Swimmer; Ingrid St. Omer

additional opportunities to foster collaboration in studying and obtaininformal peer assistance. The sterile university environment and language heard in the hallwayswas of greater concern to the Native American students. The scarcity of women and minorityfaculty role models was also a concern for the underrepresented students.Classroom issues touched on the lack of student familiarity with graphing calculators and othersoftware tools, gender bias particularly in the selection of classroom examples and comments, pre-college preparation (especially in math and computer programming), and the lack of facultytraining. Students felt that many new faculty did not appear to have a clear understanding of howto teach the material or relate to students. In

Conference Session

WIED: Activities and Programs

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Canan Bilen-Green, North Dakota State University; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Cinzia Cervato, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Sonia Goltz; David Wahl, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Patricia Sotirin; Mark Rouleau

, something that had not been anticipated when theprogram was proposed. In other words, a pivot was needed to support the faculty in waysbeyond simply addressing pre-pandemic issues. As such, the CIMC mentors and groupsfollowed a “just in time” format in terms of topics addressed in their discussions, such asmentoring on remote teaching, support for graduate students as research labs were shutdown, balancing work with childcare, and many other relevant and timely topics. As anexample, mentors learned from their new faculty mentees that, due to the pandemic, theywere having a lot of trouble adjusting given socialization (e.g., lunches with colleagues) thatwould have given them much-needed information about their departments and theuniversity. This

Conference Session

Curricular Advancements in ECE

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Petronella A. James-Okeke, Morgan State University; Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Adjunct Faculty for the Transportation Systems and, the City & Regional Planning programs at MSU. Her research interests include engineering education, student success, online engineering pedagogy and program assessment solutions, transportation planning, transportation impact on quality of life issues, bicycle access, and ethics in engineering. She has several published works in engineering education and online learning. Dr. Petronella James earned her Doctor of Engineering (Transportation) and Masters of City & Regional Planning at Morgan State University (MSU), Baltimore, Maryland. She completed a B.S. Management Studies, at the University of the West Indies (Mona), Jamaica.Dr. Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Stuart Kellogg

and curricular issues were explored.One interesting aspect of this evolutionary process was the discovery that new technology isn’talways better. Curricular design considerations include faculty comfort with varioustechnologies, the technology literacy and availability of the end user, the learning style of the enduser, and the appropriate instructional mode for the type of course being offered. Coursedevelopment considerations include • Learning style • Mode of delivery • Course content and relevancy • Genre • PresenceA number of researchers suggest that student learning style can be an effective predictor ofstudent success in a distance course [5]. Others offer some strategies that may be consideredwhen adapting a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire Komives, San Jose State University; Erik Fernandez, University of Virginia

of ChE. Page 14.278.6Effectiveness of BioEMB in enabling faculty to incorporate bioX material: BioEMB facultyweb site users were surveyed about obstacles to using bioX material and the ability of theBioEMB materials to overcome them. With regard to the concern that students would need toomuch background knowledge in biotechnology, 80% of β test faculty, 67% of workshopattendees, and 71% of all site users disagreed that this was an issue. 65% of respondents didacknowledge their own limited knowledge of biotechnology was a potential obstacle. However,71% of all Fall '07 users described themselves as comfortable presenting and discussingproblems

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

R. H. Parsons; S.J. Steiner; K C Dee; G. Judd

multiple answers to specific situations, however it is important that the new TAs know thatthere are answers and that they should communicate with the faculty to clearly establish their responsibilitiesand the faculty members policy on issues such as cheating, re-grading, etc. To stimulate discussion the new Page 1.150.6 1996 ASEE Annual Conference ProceedingsTAs are divided into small groups (15-20) and shown a videotape with short (1-2 min.) vignettes of thesesituations. The MTAs then lead a discussion on the various topics and try help the new TAs see problems thatthey may encounter and suggest

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Eduaction - Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Miskimins, Colorado School of Mines; Ramona Graves, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

multidisciplinary senior capstone design class and the criteria that itspecifically was responsible for meeting. It was (and is) felt that this course was the maincomponent that links the curriculum together, and, therefore, it was also the linchpin of verifyingfulfillment of the various criteria.The first document also focused on certain curriculum issues that were present at the time in2000. Several of the survey and interview questions used for all data sources (students, alumni,industry recruiters, etc.) reflected concerns about certain classes, course sequences, and overallcurriculum flow. Although not intended as such, this document provided a history of these issuesfor new faculty to review and become familiar with history of curriculum development

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Isadore Davis; Gregory Lush; Connie Della-Piana; Andrew Swift

. Again, the credibility of theoutside team members allowed for a very straightforward approach to issues, which led to actionplans focusing on ABET-related activities for each program.This process was well received by both the faculty and administration of the college andprovided a focus to help grasp the objectives of EC 2000 in a way that could not have occurredusing an insulated/internal self-study approach or a mock visit with feedback from otheracademics, exclusively. The corporate perspective, especially during the first workshop/retreatin 1999, was a very important driver for shifting faculty thinking from the old input-based ABETcriteria to the new outcomes-/CQI-based EC 2000 model. Additionally, the mix of academicsand Raytheon

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division: Emerging Technologies and Data Analytics

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Narmada Vadlamudi, Kennesaw State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

firms from transitioning from traditional to automated processes.Technological barriers, such as compatibility issues, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficientdata collection capabilities, further hinder the seamless integration of robotics. Legal andregulatory frameworks also play a crucial role, as compliance with labor laws, data privacyrequirements, and safety regulations can be complex and time-consuming for constructioncompanies. Social and cultural resistance within the industry adds another layer of complexity,with many stakeholders hesitant to change established procedures and concerns about jobdisplacement. Organizational challenges, including inadequate training, a lack of awareness ofemerging technologies, and a focus on short

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 11: Leadership and Collaborations in Engineering

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gemma Henderson, University of Miami; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas, El Paso; Ines Basalo, University of Miami; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Columbia University and the Cooper Union in New York City. She received her PhD from Columbia University in 2006, where her research focused on the mechanical and frictional properties of articular cartilage. Dr. Basalo ’s teaching experience includes Thermodynamics, Computer Graphics, Materials Science and laboratory courses. Since 2015 she has been actively involved in the University of Miami College of Engineering’s ”Redefining Engineering Education” strategic plan on educational innovation. As part of this plan, Dr. Basalo worked with 2 other faculty members to organize inaugural Senior Design Expo in May 2017, an exposition where over 200 senior students showcased their Capstone projects to the University of Miami

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Arch Engineering II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erich Connell, East Carolina University; David Batie, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

may be necessary to gooutside the normal boundaries of conventional thinking and functioning, that is “breakingthe box”. This was the case for the interdisciplinary online course concerning theinteractions of the professional fields involved in the building enterprise. The course wasnamed “Issues of the Built Environment”, an umbrella title created for the disciplines ofArchitecture, Construction, Interior and Industrial Design, Landscape and UrbanPlanning.Importance of collaborations - The principal motivation for organizing a collaborativeonline course was to teach the importance of cooperative and respectful relations amongall professionals in completing a successful work of construction. High quality buildingprojects require the concerted

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sin-Ning Cindy Liu, Texas A&M University; Cynthia K. Lang, Texas A&M University; Carolyn L. Sandoval, Texas A&M University; Mindy Bergman, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Ohio State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

or normal. Intersectionality acknowledges that individuals carry multiple identities that are intertwined. Additionally, systems of disadvantage and oppression based on demographic dimensions are intertwined. This section of the program is designed to demonstrate that specific fixes to address classroom concerns of specific groups is insufficient; instead faculty need to challenge themselves to think of ways to engage all students, rather than remove roadblocks for specific groups.  Active learning consists of students being engaged in course material beyond passive listening, such as reading, discussing, or writing. Active learning instructional strategies have been demonstrated to be effective in numerous studies

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology; Julie E. Sharp, Vanderbilt University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

complicatedvocabulary and the enormous body of literature. And for those more mathematically oriented, theambiguity of ethical decision-making may prove to be puzzling.Written by two seasoned educators who have integrated ethics in their classes and/or taughtethics classes for a combined 40 years, this paper offers advice for those new to the field whowish to include ethics components in technical courses. Based on discussions with colleagues,the paper examines the following areas identified by faculty new to ethics as critical forpreparation: finding resources, acquainting students with professionalism, introducingprofessional codes, and using a case-based approach.Providing students with a rationale for including ethics in a technical course, beyond

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Anne Wingate, University of Colorado Boulder; Marcus Holzinger, University of Colorado Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

students learning through failure. This became an importantaspect of the course that we wished to preserve. However, we were concerned that the traditionalcourse structure and subsequent enrollment may have put some student teams in a position wherethe course demands were high and resources were not available, resulting in a design failure andstudent frustration. This led to the fifth goal of our course redesign: 5) Ensure that students can fail in a safe learning space with resources that promote recovery and learning, which we define as ‘growth.’New course structureIn the new course structure, we harness the faculty expertise we already have in the departmentby having each senior projects faculty advisor develop a project in their

Conference Session

The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; John Heywood, Trinity CollegeDublin, The University of Dublin

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

needle” on this intractable problem. From the Theory Bperspective the issue of representation may result from universities legitimate concerns with the“quality” of incoming students as measured by existing metrics [21] and faculty belief systems ofwhat engineering is. This may be framed broadly as a tension between perceptions of therelative importance of student professionalism or competency vs. inclusion. The existingequilibrium is supported by program concerns with status that are reinforced by quantitativeranking systems, as well as long-standing disparities in K-12 school systems that derive frommodels of how public schools are funded and national beliefs around how school performance ismeasured.Engineering IdentityOne of the goals of

Conference Session

ET Industrial Collaborations

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Fisher; David Roth; Fredrick Nitterright

senior design course.The benefits of this are stated below in the Advantages/Benefits section. The substitution of thesummer internship course credits for the senior design course credits is permitted due to thesimilarities between the two courses. Both courses require the student to work with a faculty andan industry representative to perform engineering or engineering related tasks to solve anindustrial design issue. The scope of the design issues, in both the senior design course and thesummer internship course, are very similar.Faculty and Industrial Involvement and ResponsibilitiesThere are three faculty members that have direct responsibility of the Summer Internship course:the Department Chair, the Faculty Supervisor, and the faculty

Conference Session

Innovative Adult and Technology Enhanced Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanne M. Kresta, University of Alberta; Uttandaraman Sundararaj, University of Calgary; John A. Nychka, University of Alberta

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

visualization of materials concepts through demonstrations and experiential learning through hands on exercises. Page 22.301.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Building an Engaged, Collaborative, and Inspired Teaching CultureIn the early 1990’s, the University of Alberta was already using teaching awards, peerconsultation, and student course evaluations to motivate better teaching. While the culture waspositive, it was not informed or intentional. Over the last twenty years, the faculty has growndramatically, many new instructors have been hired, class sizes have increased, and the