Lead software engineer positions before switching to full time academia. She is also a Microsoft certified professional, with an MCPD certification. Her research work is focused on evidence-based, active learning pedagogies to improve software engineering education. She has published papers specifically on Peer Instruction and Process Oriented Guided Inquiry-based Learning-like pedagogical approaches in the undergraduate software engineering classroom, both in person and virtual. She holds a Bachelors degree in Physics from the University of Madras, Chennai, India. She holds two Masters degrees - one in Computer Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and one in Medical Physics from Anna University, Chennai
Paper ID #42664Relationships Between Student Self-Assessment Ability and PerformanceCol. Joel Sloan, United States Air Force Academy Colonel Joel Sloan Ph.D., P.E. is the Permanent Professor and Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy, M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado, and Ph.D. from Virginia Tech. He is an ASEE member and a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia. His research interests include geotechnical engineering, column-supported embankments, and
not appear to be the case: a numberof commentators and researchers have spoken in favor of smaller classes3-5.It is easy to understand why instructors might prefer smaller classes. Being confronted with twoor three hundred students simultaneously, particularly when one can hardly make out the faces ofthose seated at the rear, can be daunting. Classroom management skills become more important.For example, dealing with paper darts can become problematical if one cannot identify thestudents responsible for them. Course management skills also become critical. Everything mustbe planned very carefully and well in advance. Tests cannot be written and reproduced at the lastminute when hundreds of copies are required. Marking also becomes a major
AC 2011-2608: TEAM BUILDING IN A PROJECT-BASED LEARNINGCOURSEBernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University Prof. Bernard J. Van Wie did his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. and postdoctoral work at the University of Ok- lahoma where he also taught as a Visiting Lecturer. He has been on the WSU faculty for 28 years and over the past 13 years has focused strongly on innovative pedagogy along with his technical research in biotechnology. His recent Fulbright Exchange to Nigeria set the stage for receipt of the Marian Smith Award given annually to the most innovative teacher at WSU. (509) 335-4103 (Off); (509) 335-4806 (Fax); bvanwie@che.wsu.eduDenny C. Davis, Washington State University Dr. Davis is Professor of
satisfied and all safety and efficiency standards are met. Additionally,the Environmental Policy Act 1 (NEPA), requires governmental agencies to perform apublic scoping process that includes making plans available for public review, sponsoringdedicated time for public comment, and holding at least one public meeting. As such,engineering professionals who work for both government agencies and private firms areresponsible for facilitating and participating in public meetings at some point during theircareer. To prepare for this eventuality, civil engineers must be able to facilitate effective,productive public meetings. The research and curriculum development presented in thispaper is a first step to preparing new engineers for this important task
Woman Award, a 2001 Hearin Professor of Engineering award, and the 1999 College of Engineering Outstanding Engineering Educator Award.Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University Adrienne Minerick is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Tech having moved from Mississippi State University in Jan 2010, where she was a tenured Associate Professor. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame in 2003 and B.S. from Michigan Technological University in 1998. Adrienne’s research interests include electrokinetics and the development of biomedi- cal microdevices. She earned a 2007 NSF CAREER award; her group has published in the Proceedings of the National Academy
Wen SuZhi Jiao Yu” in Chinese) as a component of general education was introduced intocomprehensive as well as engineering universities in the 1990s. The Ministry ofEducation in 2010 initiated the “Program to Train and Educate Excellent Engineers”(hereinafter referred to as the 'Excellent Engineers Program'), which symbolized thatChina's reform of higher education had entered a new stage, to meet the needs of themodern, global world and to be future-oriented.Tsinghua University is consistently ranked among China’s top universities; it issometimes called the “MIT of China.” As such, it has a pivotal position in China’seducational history. Based on a historical case study that focused particularly uponTsinghua, this paper examines how national
Paper ID #6195Use of Sustainable and Systematic Plan to Assess Student Learning Outcomesfor Non-Traditional IT StudentsDr. Lifang Shih, Excelsior College Li-Fang Shih received her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with specialization in online instruction from the State University of New York at Albany. Dr. Shih is current the Associate Dean for the School of Business and Technology at Excelsior College. Her researches have focused on issues related to quality online instruction, outcome assessments, online communication, and the development of online commu- nity, etc. Her papers have been presented in national
, manufacturing, service, security, education, and healthcare. Japan alsohas a long history of research and development in robotics, both in industry and academia. WhileJapan focuses on deep technical development, the United States tends to focus on applied roboticseducation, research, and development. To provide a graduate level, immersive, learningenvironment, we developed a joint program between The University of Washington (UW) andShibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) to offer students an in-depth exploration of emergingtrends in the Japanese robotics industry, focusing on the development of next-generation servicerobots. The program aims to enhance students’ technical competence and cross-culturalcollaboration skills in the field of Human-Robot
MIT and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Auburn University. Her research centers on integrating sustainability into engineering curricula, aligning with her commitment to fostering holistic engineering education. Before transitioning to academia, Joany worked for over five years as an engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, where she contributed to advancing renewable energy technologies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Electric Vehicle Weights and Infrastructure in Civil Engineering CoursesAbstractElectric vehicles are significantly heavier than their petroleum counterparts, some weighing anadditional 3,000 pounds. In addition to the electric
Paper ID #48829Designing a versatile robot framework for undergraduate robotics educationJana Pavlasek, Polytechnique Montreal Jana Pavlasek is an Assistant Professor at Polytechnique Montr´eal. She earned her PhD in Robotics at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include robotic perception and planning under uncertainty and robot learning.Mr. Broderick Charles Riopelle, University of Michigan Brody Riopelle is a robotics engineering technician at the University of Michigan, working on developing robots and software systems for undergraduate education. He graduated with a degree in Computer Engineering
Paper ID #47443Using New Faculty Orientation in an Aeronautical Engineering Departmentwith High Faculty Turnover and Low Levels of Experience to Produce CompetentFirst-Year InstructorsDr. Richard T Buckley P.E., U.S. Air Force Academy Dr. Richard Buckley is an Assistant Professor at the US Air Force Academy Department of Aeronautics. He is the Discipline Director for the Structures and Materials discipline within the Aeronautics major. His research focuses on both engineering pedagogy and structural design and repair of aircraft. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Using New Faculty
highly digitalized and mediated [1].Recent research highlights the link between the increasing dependence of Gen Z females on digitaldevices and the rising rates of neurological conditions such as ADHD and autism spectrumdisorders [2]. Prolonged exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted by these devices maycontribute to these developments, with studies suggesting potential disruptions to neuraldevelopment and cognitive functioning. These findings are also relevant to broader societalchallenges, including the decline in birth rates observed in the U.S. and globally. As youngergenerations experience higher incidences of neurological and mental health issues, there may be afurther effect on future generations, potentially leading to
state investment in renewable energy, whichincludes three offshore wind and 22 land-based renewable energy projects totaling 6.4 gigawatts.These projects are expected to power 2.6 million New York homes and deliver approximately12% of the state's electricity needs once completed. This initiative supports progress toward NewYork's goal for 70% of the state's electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030 andcontributes to the path toward a zero-emission grid as required by the CLCPA [1]. Thedevelopment of wind energy in New York is expected to create jobs and stimulate economicgrowth. A report by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority(NYSERDA) estimated that the development of 9,000 MW of offshore wind energy
Paper ID #37262Activating First-Year Engineering Students' Conation toLearnKhairiyah Mohd-Yusof Professor Dr. Khairiyah Mohd-Yusof is the President of the Society of Engineering Education Malaysia, the founding Director of the Centre for Engineering Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She is practitioner, trainer, mentor and researcher in scholarly engineering education practices.Nur Shahira Binti SamsuriMaizam Alias (Dr.)Akbariah Mohd Mahdzir Dr. Akbariah Mohd Mahdzir(Ary) is a data scientist with a long-standing interest in psychometrics and a passionate advocate of fairness and high standards in
Research provided the following information for eachstudent in the sample: high school GPA, SAT or ACT scores, gender, race/ethnicity, initial mathand writing course placements, residence location (on- or off-campus), participation in an LLC,FYS, or RWUXP, first-semester GPA, first-year GPA, GPA at graduation, and date ofgraduation or exit from the Engineering major and/or the university. First-year participation invarsity athletics was determined from team rosters published by the Athletics Department.Data AnalysisFirst, the data were checked for errors or missing values. Twenty-two students (7.4%) had ACTscores rather than SATs. These were converted to equivalent SAT scores using the ACT’sconcordance tables. Nineteen students (6.4%) did not have
Paper ID #37141How are Issues of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and JusticeReflected in Engineering Societies’ WrittenCommunications? A ReviewAmir Hedayati Mehdiabadi Amir Hedayati-Mehdiabadi is an assistant professor in the Organization, Information & Learning Sciences program at the University of New Mexico. Hedayati has received a Ph.D. degree in Human Resource Development from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In broad terms, his research focuses on issues of ethics and inclusion in talent and professional development. His research explores how we can enhance ethical decision-making among
Integrated Projects course is on the future of engineering education. His primary focus is developing curriculum, mentoring students, and engineering education research, particularly for project-based curriculum, first-year engineering, and student success. He is active in the American Society for Engineering Education and is the NYU ASEE Campus Representative. He serves on the First-Year Programs Division Executive Board as well as the Webmaster for the ASEE First-Year Programs Division and the First-Year Engineering Experience Con- ference. He is affiliated with the NYU Civil and Urban Engineering Department and advisor for NYU student chapter of the Institute for Transportation Engineers
Paper ID #32923Hybrid Learning: For Better or Worse? The Effect of Hybrid Learning onGrades and Attitudes of First-year Engineers in ChemistryMs. Sydney Anne Morris, Northeastern University Sydney Morris is a senior at Northeastern University majoring in chemical engineering and minoring in mechanical engineering. She has been involved in the Connections Chemistry Review Program for three years, and is also an active member of the university’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). She is currently a co-captain of the ChemE Car team, and is a research assistant in the Complex Electro- chemical Systems
of the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. She was recently appointed as Director of the Sooner Engineering Education Center dedicated to engineering education related initiatives and research focused on building diversity and enhancing the educational experience for all engineering students. Dr. Shehab teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in ergonomics, work methods, experimental design, and statistical analysis. Her current research is with the Research Institute for STEM Education, a multi-disciplinary research group investigating factors related to equity and diversity in engineering student populations
Learning Center, she coordinates professional development experiences for graduate students, staff, and faculty. She has been involved with several NSF proposals to date. First, as a member of the management team for the NSF Center for Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL), Courter is responsible with a multi-disciplinary team for developing and teaching a course for graduate students on teaching science and engineering. Second, as a member of the management team for the Foundation Coalition at UW-Madison, she has completed an on-line professional development program for twenty faculty from ten institutions. Third, NSF Award: $1,099,560 for the period September 1, 1999
Paper ID #24898The Pencil-Top Fidget: Reinventing Shop (Metal Drilling and Tapping) inHigh School Science ClassroomsDr. Matthew J. Traum, Engineer Inc. Dr. Matthew J. Traum is founding CEO at Engineer Inc., a Florida-based STEM education social enter- prise start-up. Traum invented @HOLMTM lab kits to enable students in on-line courses to build and run engineering experiments remotely at home. Before founding Engineer Inc., Dr. Traum was a well-known higher education administrator, fund raiser, educator, and researcher with co-authorship of 12 peer-reviewed research journal articles, 18 refereed research conference
instructors gauging where their students arewhen they begin a course to tailor the content to them.4. ConclusionOne of the initial goals of our project was to conduct research that could shed light on the mosteffective practices for teaching undergraduate engineering students about the intersection of CSRand engineering. In this paper, we have focused specifically on identifying relevant stakeholdersand recognizing ways to use engineering practices to benefit them. We remain very cautious inextrapolating “best practices” from our data, given the impossibilities of standardizing coursesand pedagogical practices across a wide array of disciplines, instructor backgrounds, studentexperience levels, and course types. Still, others working to incorporate
experience, making cooperative education (co-op) an essential element of itsobjectives. The graduate co-operative education program was initiated eight years ago and hasexperienced great and rapid growth. As part of effort to create a strategic vision for the future,the Co-operative Education Team undertook a dramatic re-evaluation of the graduateprogramming that included a review of recent research and literature regarding the skills,knowledge, and attributes required for success in the 21st century workplace. One discovery wasa lack of assessment data used in the planning and decision making processes. Another identifiedchallenge was a lack of research targeting the international student demographic, which is themajority for the multidisciplinary
colonization and conflicts over natural resources in areas ofthe indigenous Sami population living in Sápmi and Scandinavia.In order forengineering students to understand these societal processes, this course was designednot only to review research and policy relevant for engineers but also to supportanalytical thinking and critical reflection asconceptualized within the social sciencesand humanitiesThe teacher who initiated SweSoc in 2004,Arne Kaijser, had already in 1998identified the need for critical analysis in engineering education. He based theargument for a reform of engineering education on changing demands in the skills ofengineers, and pointed out some key problems: The students are not encouraged to think critically or questioning. The
, teaching and guiding the design of one of the required first-year engineering courses that engages students in open-ended problem solving and design. Her research focuses on the development, implementation, and assessment of modeling and design activities with authentic engineer- ing contexts. She is currently a member of the educational team for the Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN).Dr. Aisling Coughlan , School of materials engineering, Purdue UniversityProf. David R JohnsonDr. Kerrie Anna Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Douglas is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Purdue School of Engineering Education. Her research is focused on methods of assessment and evaluation unique to engineering
Paper ID #22462Integrating Design Thinking into an Experiential Learning Course for Fresh-man Engineering StudentsDr. Mark J. Povinelli, Syracuse University Dr. Mark Povinelli is the Kenneth A. and Mary Ann Shaw Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurial Lead- ership in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University where he is developing and teaching curriculum in innovation and entrepreneurship. Dr. Povinelli current research interests and curriculum development are in experiential team learning approaches to engineering education focused on design thinking
Paper ID #10403A Study on Teaching Functional Modeling in a Sophomore Engineering De-sign CourseDr. Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University Dr. Robert Nagel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison University. Dr. Nagel joined the James Madison University after completing his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Oregon State University. He has a B.S. from Trine University and a M.S. from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, both in mechanical engineering. The research interests of Dr. Nagel focus on engineering design and engineering design education, and in particular, the
Paper ID #10683Fusing Green Energy into Manufacturing Engineering Education to Culti-vate Technical SuccessProf. Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso Tzu-Liang (Bill) Tseng is an associate professor of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering at University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). He received his M.S. degree in Decision Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison and his Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering at University of Iowa. His research focuses on the computational intelligence, data mining, bio- informatics and advanced manufacturing. Dr. Tseng published in many refereed journals such
this misconception have a limited ability to think critically about technology—to guide the development and use of a technology to ensure that it provides the greatest benefit for the greatest number of citizens.” -- National Research Council (NRC), 20021Although engineering traditionally has been taught exclusively at the college level, there is Page 9.1197.1increasing nationwide interest in making engineering a part of pre-college education. For Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition