Paper ID #46300Building College Capital for Community College Students: The Perspectivesof Students Participating in an Engineering Momentum ProgramDr. Jingjing Liu, Florida International University Dr. Jingjing Liu is a Postdoctoral Associate in the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education (SUCCEED) at Florida International University.Dr. Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University Dr. Bruk T. Berhane received his bachelorˆa C™s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland in 2003. He then completed a masterˆa C™s degree in engineering management at George Washington
AC 2009-2268: SUCCESS CRITICAL FACTORS FOR IMPLEMENTING QUALITYSYSTEMS IN EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATIONEdmundo Tovar, Polytechnic University, MontegancedoPaola Carina, Universidad Politécnica de MadridKaren Castillo, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Page 14.1093.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR IMPLEMENTING QUALITY SYSTEMS IN EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATIONAbstractQuality assurance in higher education is by no means only a European concern. All over theworld there is an increasing interest in quality and standards, reflecting both the rapid growthof higher education and its cost to the
strengthen the existing curriculum to bridge the gap between publicworks theory and practice 2:(1) People skills – understanding human behavior and know-how touse that understanding (2) Administrative and analytical skills – to turn complex problems intorational policy choices and, (3) Financial skills – to run public works agencies effectively andefficiently. Currently, fewer than fourteen universities have any formal curriculum emphasizingpublic works. The Public Works Division of the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering atthe University of Florida has envisioned starting an International Public Works Center to fosterleading edge research in the field of Public Works Engineering and Management 3.3. Public Works Engineering Education at the
professionals represent an important yet underutilized group of mentorsfor international service-learning projects. The inclusion of these individuals has the potential tocreate stronger partnerships and thus better outcomes for all project stakeholders. The value ofthis partnership can be realized throughout the life of the project in the form of attaining learningobjectives, more comprehensive project planning, broader professional development andsuccessful construction practices. From a professional standpoint, this partnership whencombined with educators and practicing engineers models good professional practicerepresentative of typical domestic construction activities. While many avenues exist regardinghow to engage these individuals, it is
Paper ID #32347Construction Education Delivery Method Changes During COVID-19: Stu-dentPerspectivesDr. Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari is faculty from Kennesaw State University. Previously he was faculty at Morehead State University from 2009 to 2016 and faculty at Purdue University – Indianapolis from 2016 to 2019. He has completed Ph.D. degree in civil engineering, focusing on construction management from Michigan Technological University in 2008. He has an extensive teaching background with a total of 18 years academic experience at five different universities. He has always been
leadership education programs.The aim of this research is to determine from the perspective of engineering students,academics, and professionals, what is engineering leadership and what skills are required tobe a leader in engineering? This paper provides a summary of the results from a pilot studythat was conducted with a group of undergraduate students. To begin, current engineeringleadership research and definitions will be discussed.Engineering Leadership LiteratureLeadership has been studied by thousands and there have been hundreds of definitions ofleadership, yet leadership is still one of the least understood concept4. Due to the complex andspecialized nature of engineering, it is important to gain an understanding of leadership
program outcomes without modificationsto existing curriculum. In this initiative, students identify, formulate, and solve engineeringproblems by functioning in an international multidisciplinary team while building students' self-efficacy through direct interactions with industry professionals (2014-2015 Criteria forAccrediting Engineering Programs).International BackgroundThis global university-industry partnership initiative is designed towards educating and inspiringstudents to work collaboratively in a global setting, and to create an awareness of current socialand economic issues. For instance, each project is intended to utilize the newest technologyavailable while considering human interaction in long term social implications by focusing
Paper ID #43448Industry Perspectives on Mechanical Engineering TroubleshootingPatrick Daly, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteMitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Mitra Anand serves as the Associate Director of Makerspace, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in addition to being an Adjunct Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Anand’s research interests lie in combining hands-on Maker skills with an entrepreneurial mindset and value creation, aiming to develop practical solutions for real-world problems. He is enthusiastic about innovation in engineering education, design thinking
Vol.1, No.1, 2002.[4] Friesel, A.: International Students’ Projects as a Part of Engineering Education; Conference: American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE'2018); Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Volume: Proc. of ASEE'2018.[5] Ashworth,D., Friesel,A., “Preparing students for engineering tasks in industry - working in international teams with projects”, Proceedings of the 37th SEFI Annual Conference 2009, Rotterdam, Netherlands, July 1–4, 2009.[6] Sheppard, K., Dominic, P., Aronson, Z.: “Preparing Engineering Students for the New Business Paradigm of International Teamwork and Global Orientation”, Proceedings: Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience, April 6-11
the ASEE Liberal Education / Engineering and Society Division; past Executive Council member of the Society for the History of Technology’s (SHOT); and Associate Editor of the international journal, Engineering Studies. His publications include Calculating a Natural World: Scientists, Engineers and Computers during the Rise of U.S. Cold War Research (MIT Press, 2006). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 WannABET? Historical and Organizational Perspectives on Governance in Engineering EducationAbstractThe recent round of proposed changes to the ABET engineering accreditation criteria has drawnsignificant attention from the engineering education community
of Technology, Shirpur, India. He is also serving as a Senate Member and Member of Board of Studies in Electronics and Telecommunication at the North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, India. His research interests include Interval arithmetic operations applications in Robust Control, Image Processing, and Bio- medical Signal Processing etc. He has published 40 papers in National/International Conferences/Journals and he has Co-authored two books. He is Member of IEEE and life member of ISTE Page 26.481.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Determinants of Professional Excellence of Engineering Graduates – An
Administrative Committee of Education Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc (IEEE-EdSoc) in USA and Council Member of "International Council for Engineering and Technology Education" (INTERTECH). She was Vice-President of Brazilian Chapter of Education Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc (IEEE-EdSoc), State Councilor of SBPC - Brazilian Association for the Advancement of Science and Manager of International Relations of SENAC School of Engineering and Technology. She is Member of IGIP (International Society for Engineering Education), SEFI (European Society for Engineering Education), ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education
Session 2549 Industry and ET Education Collaborations From A Construction Engineering Perspective Wafeek Samuel Wahby, Ph.D., B.Th. Professor, Industrial Technology Program Coordinator Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IllinoisAbstractThe preparation of ET graduates who can make a smooth transition from their academic traininginto the work force with confidence and maximum productivity in areas of education, research,and business can be achieved through well defined, carefully designed, and appropriatelyimplemented academia
Paper ID #41858High School Students’ Perspectives on Pre-college Engineering EducationCourses (Fundamental)Jialing Wu, Vanderbilt University Jialing Wu is an incoming first-year PhD student in Engineering Education at the Ohio State University. She earned her M.Ed. in International Education Policy and Management at Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, and also holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from China. Her research interests encompass international engineering education, pre-college engineering, as well as the application of quantitative methods and advanced technology in Engineering Education
. Page 12.1152.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Perspective of a Transfer Engineering ProgramAbstractThe transfer engineering program at Albany State University conducted in collaboration withGeorgia Institute of Technology has undergone a number of structural changes in the last fiveyears leading to a more comprehensive educational experience for the students that have beenreflected in higher enrollment figure and improved matriculation rate. Curriculum enhancementwith introduction of five new engineering courses and revamping the materials of others toensure smooth transition to Georgia Tech, addition of laboratory component to the engineeringcourses, conducting workshops for high school students and
Education, 2014 Creating an International Profile of a Degree Program in Mechanical EngineeringAbstractAt the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden (KTH), Mechanical engineeringhas been taught since the middle of the 19th century. Today, the degree program inMechanical Engineering is a five year program, based on a three years BSc program and atwo year MSc program. The program enrolls about 160 students every year.Starting in 2012, an international profile of the program was established. Students of thedegree program choose during the first year to apply to an international profile based on oneof three languages: Spanish, German or French. Acceptance criteria include goodperformance during the first
Paper ID #44815EARLY CAREER ENGINEERS’ PERSPECTIVES ON LEADERSHIP COM-PETENCYDEVELOPMENT IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONMrs. Tracey Carbonetto, Pennsylvania State University, Allentown Joining the Penn State engineering faculty a year ago, my professional interests as an instructor of engi- neering are developing and refining methods of engineering instruction that will allow students to gain confidence and to increase their own success. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024EARLY CAREER ENGINEERS’ PERSPECTIVES ON LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Paper ID #29977Student Perspectives on Navigating Engineering PathwaysDr. Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Atsushi Akera is Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, NY). He received his M.A. and Ph.D. in the History and Sociology of Science, University of Pennsylvania. His current research is on the history of engineering education reform in the United States (1945-present). He is a the current Chair of the ASEE Ad Hoc Committee on Interdivisional Cooperation; Chair of the International Network for
). Professor, Department of Biomedical, Chemical, and Materials Engineering, San Jose State University, (1987 - present) Director, Global Technology Institute Program and Summer in Silicon Valley Program Page 26.820.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Global Technology Experiences for Upper Division Engineering Students: An AssessmentAbstractIn order for students to thrive in the highly competitive global economy, it is critical for them todevelop international perspectives and appreciation. As a result, in 2004, the San José StateUniversity’s (SJSU) Charles W. Davidson College of
Paper ID #6469Faculty Perspectives on Service-Learning in Engineering Education: Chal-lenges and OpportunitiesDr. Bowa George Tucker, UMass Lowell Dr. Bowa George Tucker is a research fellow for the National Science Foundation-funded Engineering Faculty Engagement in Learning through Service and Engineering for the Common Good in the College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. He received his doctorate from the University of Massachusetts-Boston in Higher Education Administration in 2010. Dr. Tucker has extensive experience in program management and evaluation of multi-year, multimillion dollar
engineeringcommunity with a set of practices correlated with international learning, various studentpopulations, and types of programs.DefinitionsThe following definitions are central to this project and are used throughout this paper.• International education: “Learning opportunities designed to help individuals understand other cultures and nations; communicate across borders; and acquire an understanding of the cultural, social, and political systems of other nations . . . a course, program, or activity would be considered international if it includes perspectives, issues, or events, from specific countries or areas outside the United States.”9• Global competency: Parkinson has suggested the attributes of a globally competent engineer,10 while
AC 2012-5574: TRENDS IN DOCTORAL EDUCATION: ENGINEERINGSTUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES ON FACULTY ADVISINGDr. Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette Joyce B. Main is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue Univer- sity. She holds a Ph.D. in learning, teaching, and social policy from Cornell University, and an Ed.M. in administration, planning, and social policy from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Page 25.1378.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Trends in Doctoral Education: Engineering
University of New South Wales - Sydney, with the Satellite Navigation and Positioning Group, Department of Geomatic Engineering. In 1998, he joined the Avionics Group of the Air Operations Division DSTO – South Australia, as a Research Scientist. Since 2001, he has been an Assistant Professor with the Electrical, Computer and Communication Engi- neering Department at Notre Dame University – Louaize, Lebanon. His research interests include control, avionics, navigation and guidance, optimization and estimation theories, in addition to aerospace applica- tions. He is presently interested in the application of signals and systems theory to engineering education. Dr. Hassoun is a current member of the American Society for
, 2013 Innovations in Nano Materials Education through International CollaborationsAbstract: The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) was established as anacademic collaboration between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University andThe University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Both Universities are classified by the CarnegieFoundation as “research universities with high research activity.” JSNN builds on the strengthsof the two universities in the basic sciences and in engineering to offer an innovative, cross-disciplinary graduate program that will train professionals in various emerging areas ofnanoscience and nanoengineering. The M.S. and Ph.D. programs in
and I started to take women of color and other marginalized identities under my wings as a gratitude to my mentors. (Author 2) For me, being international plays a significant role in my life as an engineering education scholar. As someone who has lived and worked in different countries, I bring a diverse perspective to my research, teaching, and interactions within the academic community. My international background influences how I approach topics in the classroom and in my scholarly work. Engaging in collaborative research projects with colleagues from around the world has deepened my appreciation for the interconnectedness of global issues in engineering education. Also, recent global events
department head of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University. He is a fellow of the IEEE. A complete vita is available at: http://www.engr.colostate.edu/ ˜aam. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 The Case of an Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department in the Internationalization Process of a Research I Public Institution Colleges of Engineering at US tier I public institutions have had a long-standing tradition ofwelcoming international students to their various programs, especially at the graduate level.Recently, the percentage of international students studying at the undergraduate level has alsobeen increasing. Out of
UniversityGillian Kidman, Monash UniversityProf. Julia Lamborn, P.E., Monash University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Civil engineering curricula and sustainability education: An international cross-case analysis of alignments and gapsAbstractEngineering is essential to progress towards a sustainable future. Achieving this goal issupported in part by the profession’s fundamental mission: to address basic human needs andimprove quality of life. However, analysis shows that when the preparation of engineers atuniversities focuses on traditional and technical skills, such a curriculum is insufficient forpreparing graduates to tackle current global challenges, such as climate change
AC 2011-291: CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A BACKPACKCOURSE TO TEACH CROSS-CULTURAL AND VIRTUAL COMMUNI-CATIONS SKILLS TO STUDENTS IN AN INTERNATIONAL CAPSTONEEXPERIENCEHolt Zaugg, Brigham Young University Holt Zaugg is a doctoral student in the Educational Inquiry, Measurement and Evaluation program at Brigham Young University. His research focus is on communication patterns within Global Virtual teams and test item evaluation using IRT and CFA.Randall Davies, Brigham Young University Assistant Professor Instructional Psychology & TechnologyDr. Alan R Parkinson, Brigham Young UniversityDr. Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young UniversityGreg Jensen, Brigham Young University Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Former
AC 2007-1313: MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES ON IMPLEMENTING ATEAM-TEACHING MODELJenny Lo, Virginia Tech JENNY LO, assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, has interests in freshman curricula, engineering ethics, increasing diversity of the engineering population, and promoting undergraduate research.Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech VINOD LOHANI, associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, has research interests related to freshman curricula, predictors of student success, international study, and sustainability.Michael Gregg, Virginia Tech MICHAEL GREGG, associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at
field experiences in the classroom9,and replacing historical stationary data with real-time, dynamic, and temporally and spatially variablehydrologic systems10. In the context of international engineering education, a focus on water education isimportant as a recent United Nations report projects that water demand will increase globally by 55% bythe year 2050, and with this increase in demand the world is expected to have a global water deficit of40% by 203011. Educational experiences that can give an international perspective to water, such asaccess to real-time watershed monitoring stations in the U.S. and India, would provide excellent globalexperiences for students. Therefore, another goal of this effort is to create an integrated system