Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lam F. Wong, Cuyahoga Community College, Metropolitan; Henry Griffith, Wright State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Paper ID #7515A Novel Approach for Sustainable Product Development EducationMr. Lam F. Wong, Cuyahoga Community College, Metropolitan Lam Wong joined Cuyahoga Community College in 2012 as the Associate Dean of Engineering and Engi- neering Technology. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University, a Master of Science degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Science from the University of Rochester, and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the National Technological University. He has taught courses in engineering technology, operations management, and

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention and First-year Programs in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector A. Ochoa, The University of Texas at Tyler; Mukul Shirvaikar, University of Texas at Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #7539An Update: The Engagement and Retention of Electrical Engineering Stu-dents with a First Semester Freshman Experience CourseDr. Hector A. Ochoa, The University of Texas at Tyler Dr. Ochoa received his Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) in 2007, his M.S. degree in physics from UTEP in 2003, and his B.S. in physics from the University of Guadalajara (U de G), Mexico in 2001. He is a member of the IEEE, the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE), the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and the order of the engineer. He

Conference Session

Mathematics in the Transition

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Robinson; Demetris Geddis; Adam Austin; Donna Llewellyn; Marion Usselman

, and Computing (CEISMC) Georgia Institute of TechnologyAbstractThere is a growing awareness among educators that engineering can enhance the K-12curriculum by providing “real world” scenarios that help develop problem-solving skills instudents. This paper presents activities designed to incorporate engineering concepts into highschool mathematics education. Three graduate students of Georgia Tech’s Student and TeacherEnhancement Partnership (STEP) program directly assisted high school mathematics teachers todevelop hands-on approaches for algebra and trigonometry classes. These laboratory activitieswere incorporated into the normal lesson plan. Both the high school

Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Gregory Mason P.E., Seattle University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Novel Approach to Conducting Labs in an Introduction to Thermodynamics CourseAbstractThis paper describes an easily implementable new approach to thermodynamics laboratoryinstruction that directly addresses ABET Criterion b) an ability to design and conductexperiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. In a traditional lab, students conductpreconfigured experiments based on established procedures. They then gather, analyze andinterpret data, and write reports. However, little is done to train engineering graduates to designexperiments for a specific purpose and without a prescribed procedure. However, engineeringprofessionals are frequently tasked with

Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty & Student in K-12 Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Edwards, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Kathryn Holliday-Darr, Pennsylvania State University-Erie, The Behrend College; Melanie Ford, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

course.They were split into four teams of two students each working on separate projects. The generaltopics were pulley systems, vibrations, alternative energy and thermoelectric devices. Some ofthe projects were more successful than others, as might be expected. The overall outcome was asuccess and resulted in several hands-on activities that have been used for students in grades 1-12.This paper begins with a brief overview of the outreach programs in the School of Engineering.The main topic of the paper is the independent study course. The course goals and generalproject requirements are included. Each of the four projects are discussed with an emphasis onthe project goals, activities that were developed, success levels, and ongoing efforts to

Conference Session

Future Career and Professional Success for Graduate Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Miguel Alfonso Nino, Virginia Polytechnic and State University; Kimberly Monique Holmes, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

Paper ID #10524Building a Community of Practice Among STEM Graduate Students to Fos-ter Academic and Professional SuccessDr. Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Renetta Garrison Tull is Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Student Development & Postdoctoral Affairs at UMBC and Director of the National Science Foundation’s PROMISE AGEP: Maryland Transforma- tion, a new AGEP-T project for the University System of Maryland. She presents across the U.S. and Puerto Rico on topics ranging from graduate school recruitment, retention, and dissertation completion, to faculty development. She serves as a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Dale R. Baker, Arizona State University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Terry L. Alford, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny Ph.D., Arizona State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Debra M. Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Brady J. Gibbons, Oregon State University; William Joseph Stuart P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Sean Maass; Candace K. Chan, Arizona State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #10148JTF Web-Enabled Faculty and Student Tools for More Effective Teachingand Learning Through Two-Way, Frequent Formative FeedbackProf. Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University Stephen J. Krause is professor in the Materials Program in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of bridging engineering and education, capstone design, and introductory materials science and engineering. His research interests include strategies for web-based teaching and learning, misconceptions and their repair, and role of formative feedback on conceptual change. He has co-developed a

Conference Session

First-Year Design Experiences

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Teodora Shuman; Greg Mason

Three Freshman Team Design Projects Teodora Rutar, Greg Mason Mechanical Engineering Department, Seattle UniversityAbstractThis paper contains a detailed description of three design team-projects developed for a freshmancourse in mechanical engineering. All projects include the research, design, prototyping, testing,and analysis phases of the design process, and can be completed within half of a two quarter-credit course. They are detailed and in-depth, spanning beyond the typical “hobby-shop”freshman projects.The three team-projects are the design and testing of a wind turbine, a door handle, and aflywheel. The description of each includes the list of project

Conference Session

Effective Teaching to Motivate & Retain

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Reid Vander Schaaf; Ronald Welch

Calculation, Long Calculation, etc.? How many versions of an examination arenecessary? What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving the examinations during theregular class periods, verses during an available common hour for the students of all theinstructors? This paper will discuss possible solutions to these questions, as well as how toeffectively use multiple graders, and the role of the restrictive and sometimes controversial cutscale. Student course assessment data will be presented to illustrate the positive and negativeeffect on student motivation, i.e. learning, when there is a perception of unfairness in theexaminations or homework issued and/or subsequent grading.Introduction In the over 200 years West Point has been an

Conference Session

Computers in the Laboratory

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswanath Samanta, Georgia Southern University; Jonathan G. Turner, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

articles published by professional bodies like ASME, IMechE, AIAA, and IEEE. The papers are regularly cited by independent researchers in their publications (more than 1,200 citations). He is a senior member of IEEE.Mr. Jonathan G. Turner, Georgia Southern University Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Page 25.452.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Development of A Mechatronics and Intelligent Systems Laboratory for Teaching and ResearchAbstract: This paper reports the development of a laboratory for undergraduate and graduatelevel

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex Albert, University of Colorado

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

, and the Best Technical Publication Award from the Journal of Safety, Health, and Environmental Research for a paper on a new teaching innova- tion. He has also selected as an ASCE ExCEEd Teaching Fellow Teaching Mentor and as a President’s Teaching and Learning Collaborative Member. Page 23.891.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Measuring the effectiveness of pedagogical innovations using multiple baseline testingABSTRACTA great deal of literature focuses on innovations that are designed to improve educationalperformance. Although some

Conference Session

ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol E. Marchetti, Rochester Institute of Technology; Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; Stefi Alison Baum, Rochester Institute of Technology; Sharon Patricia Mason, Rochester Institute of Technology; Maureen S. Valentine, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

satisfaction with one’s position at the university.This paper is the second in a series that examines data from this study. Paper 1 [1] reported onthe distribution of RIT STEM faculty, outcomes of institutional processes of recruitment andadvancement, distribution of STEM faculty in leadership positions, allocation of resources forSTEM faculty, barriers to the recruitment and advancement of women, success of existingstructures at addressing these barriers, accomplishments over the grant period, and plans forinstitutionalizing various initiatives. This paper focuses on distillation of climate survey data toobtain useful and meaningful measures related to work/life balance, climate, value and influence.The paper also explores answers to the following

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cliff Goodwin, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; David Jan Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Emily A. McLaughlin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

and plans.However, without strategic plans, programs may falter and faculty may begin to question theirprograms’ direction, lack of cohesiveness and identity and begin to feel uncertain about theirability to stand the test of time and rough waters of the current economic climate.This then brings to mind the following questions: How often does one express concern aboutwhere their program is heading? What makes it unique in the context of encroaching innovationand other, similar programs? What are those things that will keep it alive in the face of tough,fiscal decisions? How does one develop a clear vision and plan that will ground programdevelopment at every step?Purpose:The following paper discusses strategic planning undertaken within the

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Wayne Krause; Chenoa Jensen; CASEY ALLEN; Michael J Batchelder; Daniel F. Dolan

freshmen through grad students.Modern design methodology is used on all projects. Full engineering models are developed forall competition vehicles, and commercial industrial software packages are used for analysis andmanufacturing. Solidworks is typically used to develop the models. Algor is used for finiteelement analysis of solids, and Fluent is used for fluid analysis. Mastercam is used to developthe CNC machine code. Working Model 3D is used for dynamic analysis.Students work with professors and a manufacturing engineer to manufacture the weldments andmachined pieces or they work with students from Western Dakota Technical Institute to do theactual manufacturing. This interaction between the engineering students and the technicalstudents is a

Conference Session

Engineering, Ethics, and Community Engagement

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiffany Smith, NASA; Zachary T. G. Pirtle, NASA

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division (COMMENG), Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

Paper ID #43419Engineering a Bridge Across Cultures: Insights to Support Dialogue withEngineering Professionals on Ethical and Social Design ConsiderationsMs. Tiffany Smith, NASA Tiffany Smith serves as NASA’s Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) and Director of the Office of the Chief Engineer’s Academy of Program/Project and Engineering Leadership (APPEL). Ms. Smith is responsible for managing NASA’s APPEL Knowledge Services learning and development program, providing strategic communications and continuous learning to project management and systems engineering personnel, and overseeing knowledge services across the agency in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire L. A. Dancz, Clemson University; Elizabeth A Adams P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Nihal Orfi, Fresno City College; Emily Evans, Magnolia Consulting

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #42186Board 265: Enhancing the Transfer Experience through a Collaborative CohortProgram: the Culmination of a 5-year NSF S-STEM Program at a CommunityCollegeDr. Claire L. A. Dancz, Clemson University Dr. Dancz is the Associate Director for Instructional Innovation in the Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation at Clemson University.Dr. Elizabeth A Adams P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Elizabeth Adams is an Assistant Professor at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California. She a civil engineer with a background in infrastructure design and management, and project management. Her

Conference Session

Robotics and Circuits

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Joseph Murzynski, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Hussein - Abdeltawab, Wake Forest University; Omar Ashour, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Ahmed Sammoud, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

Paper ID #41349Constructing Reconfigurable and Affordable Robotic Arm Platform to TeachRobotics and AutomationCarl Joseph Murzynski, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College Carl Murzynski is an undergraduate student in Electrical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College. He specializes in robotics and automation, actively contributing to research projects aimed at advancing these fields.Dr. Hussein - Abdeltawab, Wake Forest UniversityDr. Omar Ashour, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College Dr. Omar Ashour is an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at Pennsylvania State University

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jr., Hartley T. Grandin, Hartley T. Grandin,; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas

InstituteAbstract This paper presents a description of a first undergraduate course in mechanics ofmaterials. Although many of the features of this course have been used by other faculty andpresented formally in textbooks, the authors believe they have united them in a way thatproduces a course that is unique and innovative. The paper is titled “Mechanics of Materials: anIntroductory Course with Integration of Theory, Analysis, Verification and Design”. Thesubtitle has been included to emphasize the unification of four strategic elements: Theory,Analysis, Verification and Design. The course leads the student through a traditional exposure totheory, but a non-traditional progressive approach to analysis that uses a modern engineeringtool

Conference Session

Developing ABET Outcomes F--J

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Karim Nasr; Raymond Berg

) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineeringsolutions in a global and societal context; 4) a recognition of the need for and an ability toengage in life-long learning; 5) a knowledge of contemporary issues; 6) an ability to manageengineering projects including the analysis of economic factors; and 7) an ability to understandthe dynamics of people both in singular and group settings.This paper presents the revisions made to the pilot capstone course, both to demonstrate pre-existing student achievement of these seven outcomes, and to augment that achievement in thecapstone course. This paper also presents the EC 2000 assessment strategies developed for thecapstone course, and the results of course coordinator, peer and

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Sreekanth Gopi, Kennesaw State University; Nasrin Dehbozorgi, Kennesaw State University; Md Abdullah Al Hafiz Khan, Kennesaw State University

Paper ID #41029Exploring the Impact of CM-II Meditation on Stress Levels in CollegeStudents through HRV AnalysisMr. Sreekanth Gopi, Kennesaw State University Over the years I have developed professionally into an aspiring Data Scientist, Machine Learning En- gineer, and seasoned Artificial Intelligence Researcher. Currently, I am in the process of publishing a few papers on stress reduction and improving student performance. More: Education: BE in Mechanical Engineering MBA in Information Technology MS in Computer Science (IP) Research interests: 1. Meditation 2. Music 3. AI Hackathons: 1. INTEL AI Hackathon FIRST

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Stephen M. Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

electrical and computer engineering department heads wasconducted in 2009 to solicit responses regarding what constitutes sufficient assessment forprogram educational objectives. The results of this survey indicate that the current views of whatconstitutes sufficiency by ABET are misguided, resulting in the collection of statistically invaliddata, faulty assumptions regarding the causality of a program’s objectives to the career successesof their alumni, and unwarranted citations for shortcomings beyond the control of both programand institution. This paper presents a detailed analysis of the survey responses and providesrecommendations to ABET for changes to the accreditation process.IntroductionIn the “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs

Conference Session

International Initiatives, Partnerships,Teaching Strategies, and Collaborative Networks

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu

Tagged Divisions

International

thisissue that tends to be overlooked: the change of focus from transmission of knowledge toacquiring skills, i.e., abandoning traditional scholarly pedagogical practices that relied onsuccessfully completing syllabi and formal evaluation of students. The definition of academicand professional profiles should now be related to identifying and developing skills studentshave acquired. These are supposed to be the core items of the system's institutional andgovernment assessment, which will eventually be performed under Organization forEconomic Co-operation and Development/European Association for Quality Assurance inHigher Education (OCDE/ENQA) guidelines by a Higher Education Quality AssuranceAgency (HEQAA).This paper describes the implementation of

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Shepard, University of St. Thomas

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

the material presented multiple ways. The actof preparing to teach can require students to:  structure their thoughts  provide explanations  communicate technical content  demonstrate problem-solving techniques  interact with others, often as part of a team or small group thus developing interpersonal skills  develop higher-level questions as students need to admit confusion  study material more deeply  increase their ownership over learning the materialThese activities and behaviors are beneficial to student learning and can be neglected in atraditional lecture format. This paper discusses the use of a peer-led review as a method of peertutoring in which small teams of students were assigned to

Conference Session

Data Analytics in Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew A. Verleger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

Paper ID #9508Using Natural Language Processing Tools to Classify Student Responses toOpen-Ended Engineering Problems in Large ClassesDr. Matthew A Verleger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach Matthew Verleger is Assistant Professor in Freshman Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer- sity. He has a BS in Computer Engineering, an MS in Agricultural & Biological Engineering, and a PhD in Engineering Education, all from Purdue University. Prior to joining the Embry-Riddle faculty, he spent two years as an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Utah State University. His research inter

Conference Session

Hands-on/Experiential Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniela Faas, Harvard University; Daniel D. Frey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #5823Quickly Building Students’ Confidence in their Fabrication AbilitiesDr. Daniela Faas, Harvard University Daniela Faas is currently the senior preceptor in design-based instruction at the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Harvard University. She is also a research affiliate in the Department of Mechan- ical Engineering at MIT. Daniela received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Human-Computer Interaction from Iowa State University, and her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA.Dr. Daniel D. Frey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Carson Emeigh; Austin Griswold; Rumayel H. Pallock; Jaideep Sahni; Morgan Schake; Udochukwu Anuta; Jessica Deters; Sangjin Ryu

applicable to their research. Including hands-on experiences in suchcourses leads to enhanced learning and ability to apply the technology to research and industrysettings. In this paper, we introduce a one-semester-long course on microfluidics that integratedin-class lectures with hands-on activities through group-project-based learning. In the first lecture-based half of the course, instead of the traditional class setting where lectures are given by theinstructor, students took turns giving lectures on certain chapters of the chosen microfluidicstextbook. During this period, students learned about the fundamental theory, various fabricationmethods, and current state-of-the-art of microfluidics. The group also developed an idea for theirgroup

Conference Session

ENT-7: Approaches to Fostering Self-Efficacy and Data-Driven Decision Making

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

L. Eric James, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Jennifer Karlin, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Zachary Reed Johnson

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Paper ID #48384From the Entrepreneurially Minded Learning Framework to Economic Development:Expanding the Three C’s with Six I’sDr. L. Eric James, Minnesota State University, Mankato Dr. James has been in higher education for 30 years starting in administration, then shifting to executive management, consulting, and most recently as a full time faculty member. He is a member of the American Society of Engineering Managers and has presented nationally and internationally on economic development associated with universities and on research administration. He has also served as a Trade Delegate from the State of Maine to the

Conference Session

Honoring the Legacy of Lisa Bullard: A View of the Present and Future

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh; Emily R Kerr, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Paper ID #48056Community Building in Chemical EngineeringDr. Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh Taryn Bayles is a Professor, Teaching Track and Undergraduate Program Director in the Chemical Engineering department at the University of Pittsburgh. She has spent part of her career working in industry, as well as academia. She has led over 160 workshops with over 7,500 participants and her various outreach programs and curriculum development have impacted more than 22,000 K-12 students. She has been recognized with the ASEE Lifetime Achievement Award in PCEE, Donald R. Woods Lectureship Award - ChED, Chancellor’s

Conference Session

ENT-2: Bridging Faculty and Student Perspectives in Entrepreneurial Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; DeAnna Lynn Leitzke PE, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Kurt Paterson P.E., Arizona State University; Joshua Mitchell, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Paper ID #45755Leveraging the Collective Wisdom of a Network to Identify Behaviors Linkedto Entrepreneurial MindsetDr. John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University An active member of ASEE for over 30 years, Dr. John K. Estell was elected in 2016 as a Fellow of ASEE in recognition of the breadth, richness, and quality of his contributions to the betterment of engineering education. Estell currently serves as chair of ASEE’s IT and Award Policy Committees; he previously served on the ASEE Board of Directors as the Vice President of Professional Interest Councils and as the Chair of Professional Interest Council III. He has held

Conference Session

Effective Teaching Potpourri

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Megan L. Matthews, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; John S Popovics P.E., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ashlynn S. Stillwell, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Cheryl Ann Cohen

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #46401Surveying civil engineering student attitudes toward the use of computationaltoolsDr. Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis holds a Diploma in Surveying Engineering (National Technical University of Athens, Greece), a M.A. in Geography (University of California, Los Angeles), and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Engineering (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign). She is a Senior Lecturer and Research Scientist in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her main interests