., London, U.K., 1968). Since 1966, Dr. Fong has been a research engineer with the title of Physicist at the Mathematical and Computational Sciences Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. During his long association with NIST, he has published more than 80 technical papers and reports, and edited numerous conference proceedings in the areas of fatigue and fracture mechanics, nondestructive testing, mathematical and statistical modeling of inelastic behavior of materials, and engineering safety and failure analysis. In Jan. 2006, Dr. Fong was appointed Adjunct Visiting Research Professor of Structures and Statistics of the
Paper ID #26416Engineering Education Using Inexpensive DronesDr. Randy Michael Russell, UCAR Center for Science Education Randy Russell develops science and engineering education curriculum and trains teachers via his job with the K-12 education group at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a large atmospheric science research lab in Boulder, Colorado. He has a Ph.D. in education from Michigan State, a Master’s degree in aerospace engineering from U. Maryland, and a B.S. in astrophysics from Michigan State. He did most of the development work on a drone-based engineering education curriculum for underrep
Paper ID #16581Understanding the Effects of Transferring In Statics Credit on Performancein Future Mechanics CoursesDr. Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Tech Jacob Grohs is an Assistant Professor in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech with Affiliate Faculty status in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics and the Learning Sciences and Technologies at Virginia Tech. He holds degrees in Engineering Mechanics (BS, MS) and in Educational Psychology (MAEd, PhD).Ms. Michelle M Soledad, Virginia Tech, Ateneo de Davao University Michelle Soledad is a doctoral student and graduate research assistant in the Department of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a B.A. in psychology from Louisiana State University, an M.S. degree in industrial/organizational psychology and a Ph.D. degree in education, both from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Knight’s research interests are in the areas of K-12, program evaluation and teamwork practices in engineering education. His current duties include assessment, team development, outreach and education research for DC Col- orado’s hands-on initiatives.Dr. Chris Swan, Tufts University Chris Swan is Dean of Undergraduate Education for the School of Engineering and an associate professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at Tufts University
used to impact the education of at least 2,819 students annually.These modules cover the mathematics and science linkages to, for example, semiconductormanufacturing, medical diagnostic equipment, food processing, solid state lighting and safetytechnologies. On a statistical basis, the same teacher survey participants strongly agreed with thestatement that “HSTI materials helped my students to see the connections between science,math and technology.”ConclusionsThe success of content modularization for these two applications supports this strategy forcurriculum development for connecting topics via underlying principles as well as forintroducing emerging technologies. Both approaches require integrating science, technology,engineering and math
gained bothcomplex and critical thinking skills associated with engineering design. Because of thesefindings, a first-year course was developed which incorporated many of the teaching methodsused at other universities. The teaching methods outlined by other universities include hands-on projects,1-9 whichhave been proven to increase motivation of first-year students. Just-in-time instruction, whichpresents curriculum material just as it is needed by the students, used in conjunction with teambased learning and hands-on experimentation both in and out of class has also been proven as aneffective learning and teaching strategy.9 Other universities have utilized the consideration ofcontext in design as a method for increasing learning.10
Engineering Congress and Exposition, 2015, Vol 5, 2016. [Online]. Available: ://WOS:000379703600028.[14] P. Wattanakasiwich, C. Khamcharean, P. Taleab, and M. Sharma, "Interactive lecture demonstration in thermodynamics," Lat. Am. J. Phys. Educ., vol. 6, no. 4, pp. 508-14, 2012.[15] A. M. S. Hamouda and F. Tarlochan, "Engaging Engineering Students in Active Learning and Critical Thinking through Class Debates," (in English), Proceedings of 6th World Conference on Educational Sciences, vol. 191, pp. 990-995, 2015, doi: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.04.379.[16] S. Zivkovic, "A Model of Critical Thinking as an Important Attribute for Success in the 21st Century," (in English), International Conference on Teaching and
constructs and then use this instrument to see if their execution ismatching with their intentions. The larger goal is to provide more resources for faculty towardthe effective education of engineering students toward a deeper understanding of ethical issues inengineering and a recognition of the societal impacts of their work.AcknowledgementsThis material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grants#1540348, #1540341, and #1540308. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions orrecommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarilyreflect the views of the National Science Foundation.Bibliography1. L. Vanasupa, J. Stolk and R. J. Herter, "The Four-Domain Development Diagram: A Guide for
Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Food Science from Cornell University and her Ph.D. in Food Process Engineering from the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Purdue University. She is a member of Purdue’s Teaching Academy. Since 1999, she has been a faculty member within the First- Year Engineering Program, 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 model-eliciting activities with authentic engineering contexts. She is currently the Director of Teacher
Paper ID #38620Investigating Engineering Laboratory Course Assignments and Assessmentsacross Four Institutions and a Case Study on Their Impact on Students’Lab Report WritingDr. Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver Dr. Dave Kim is Professor and Mechanical Engineering Program Coordinator in the School of Engineer- ing and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver. His teaching and research have been in the areas of engineering materials, fracture mechanics, and manufacturing processes. In par- ticular, he has been very active in pedagogical research in the area of writing pedagogy in engineering
undergraduates, most of whom major in an engineering, science,or mathematics discipline. Class sizes at STFC typically range from 20-25 students per class.Approximately 99% of students graduate from STFC with offers of employment. Thus, STFCwas selected as a research site for this study as we believed that due to the high concentration ofengineering students and the prestige and competitiveness of the university, time managementmight be particularly important. Therefore, an investigation of the habits of these students wouldprovide beneficial information on how to cultivate rich, out-of-class learning environments underthe most challenging circumstances making them more easily transferable to other Universitycontexts. The first criterion for
problem. Instead, these activities did not meet the principle had an impliedengineering context. For instance, in the Great Algae Race activity, there was a context of aregional power plant wanting engineers to use their carbon dioxide waste gas for the biofuelfarm. The challenge required the students to create an experiment to compare algae growth withand without adding carbon dioxide gas, which helps biofuel production. The work in the activitywas hands-on science tasks.Model Construction Three activities had some description, explanation, or procedure for a mathematicallysignificant situation that could be derived from the engineering context. The activities thatpartially met this principle included: (1) The Great Algae Race, (2
University - Construction Engineering BS - Mechanical Engineering - Cornell University - 1973 ME - Nuclear Engineering - Cornell University - 1974 US Air Force - 8 years Texas Instruments - 1.5 years Texas Tech University - 30 years Page 24.1223.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 The Impact of Reducing Numerical Methods and Programming Courses on Undergraduate PerformanceabstractDue to pressure from state legislatures reducing credit hour limits coupled with a required set ofcore courses, science and engineering discipline curricula have optimized and downsized
research work is mainly focused on two areas, (a) designing novel materials for electronic and energy applications using ab-initio Density Functional Theory (DFT) which is imple- mented using Quantum espresso package (b). Designing computational tools for engineering education using Python/Matlab.Dr. Binh Q. Tran, Marian University Dr. Binh Q. Tran is the founding dean for the E.S. Witchger School of Engineering at Marian Univer- sity in Indianapolis. He has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from U.C. San Diego and San Diego State University, respectively, and received his doctorate in biomedical engineering from the University of Iowa. His research interests are related to applications of
Paper ID #25457Improving Student Retention and Soft Skills: Faculty Experiences on Transi-tioning to Active Learning Approaches on First-Year Engineering Programsat Universidad PanamericanaDr. Mar´ıa del Carmen Garcia-Higuera, Universidad Panamericana Carmen Villa is the director for the Center for Innovation in Education at Universidad Panamericana. She teaches courses at the College of Engineering and at the School of Pedagogy. She received a B.Sc. degree in computer science engineering from Tec de Monterrey in Mexico City; a D.E.A. in computer science form the INPG in Grenoble, France; and a Phd.D. in educational
group). As a control, we administered the survey in two other first year courses(Engr. 100 and Engr. 101). Engr. 100 is a required course where first year engineering studentsexperience a hands-on approach to what it is like to be a practicing engineer. Students learntechnical problem solving, creative engineering design process, technical writing andpresentation skills, teamwork, professional responsibility, and decision-making skills. The goalof Engr. 101, also required, is to showcase and give students experience with computerlanguages to solve relevant engineering problems. To assure high levels of participation, weworked with faculty in required first year courses to administer the surveys in their classes. Theenrollment for control and
Schools at Penn State University as a STEM Education Outreach Specialist. Amber works with STEM researchers on the broader impacts component of NSF grants in order to develop and implement K-12 teacher professional development workshops centered on the practices of scientists and engineers. Amber also works to develop relationships with Pennsylvania school divisions to better support science education and enhance professional development opportunities for teachers.Gabe Knowles, Center for Science and the Schools, Penn State University Gabe Knowles joined the Center for Science and the Schools at Penn State University as a STEM Ed- ucation Outreach Specialist in 2018. His role with CSATS is to collaborate with Penn
: Page 9.86.1 1. What concepts, covered to what level of detail, should be included in the education of students of various engineering disciplines to prepare non-EE engineers to efficiently solve the interdisciplinary problems in today’s scientific and engineering environment?; 2. Is the current approach used in teaching this course in harmony with the goals of nationally recognized organizations which dedicate at least part of their mission to improve engineering education (such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) [4], the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET) [5]-[8], the National Research Council’s Board on Engineering Education [9], [10], and the American Society for Engineering
growth. While the programs have shown success inthe short term, further evaluation of measurable outcomes is necessary to determine their trueimpact. The mentoring models at Creighton University Health Sciences Schools and Wake ForestUniversity School of Medicine can serve as a valuable template for other educational institutionsand programs seeking to support women and URM faculty and students.The Summer HIV/AIDS Research Program (SHARP) was established at the San FranciscoDepartment of Public Health for URM undergraduates as a 12-week program of hands-on researchexperience, one-on-one mentoring by a senior HIV investigator, didactic seminars for content andresearch methods, and networking opportunities [3]. The program was designed to provide
I ~—-. ,-. . Session 2302 —.. . Can instruction on engineering design be given on CD-ROMs? Questions and discussion accompanying a demonstration of MIT’s EDICS David Gordon Wilson Massachusetts Institute of TechnologySUMMARY The reasoning and background that led to the development of a multimedia system aimed at supplement-ing instruction in engineering design are described. The usefulness of the resulting
Session 1078 Faculty Technical Currency: Status Report on a National Survey of Engineering Technology Faculty Ahmed S. Khan DeVry University, Addison, IL 60101 Amin Karim DeVry University, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Gene Gloeckner George Morgan School of Education, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 AbstractRapid technological growth has put new demands on engineering and engineeringtechnology
at the Joanneum University of Ap- plied Sciences. Prior to his studies, he attended a HTL, a technical secondary school that specializes on mechanical engineering.Mr. Mario Gasparic, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Mario Gasparic is currently studying Automotive Engineering at the Joanneum University of Applied Sciences. Prior to his studies, he attended a grammar school in Slovenska Bistrica, Slovenia.Mr. Moritz Reisenberger, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Moritz Reisenberger is currently studying Automotive Engineering at the Joanneum University of Applied Sciences.Mr. Sascha Savoric, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Sascha Savoric is currently studying Automotive Engineering at the
Page 25.833.3Abstract:In 2009, two students from Drexel University’s School of Biomedical Engineering, Science andHealth Systems (BIOMED) initiated the weServe Program (weServe). weServe’s mission is toprovide students with hands-on experiences to utilize biomedical engineering inunderrepresented and under-served communities. Since then, student participation in the programhas increased and weServe dedicates its efforts to both local and global initiatives, creatingpartnerships to develop life-saving and life-enhancing solutions through innovative service. Witha focus on experiential learning, students are given the opportunity to immerse themselves incommunities, learn to identify their needs, and apply their academic educational training in
. Students were provided with eight materials (12” pipe cleaners, 12” wooden dowelrods [sticks], plastic spoons, unsharpened pencils, string, paperclips, round and barmagnets, and tape) as well as scissors to use to design and construct a tool to retrieve thekeys.Figure 1. Trapped Key Task and MaterialsThe Trapped Key task, which requires students to design and construct a tool to retrieve a2 keys on a key ring from a tall box, was created as a modified engineering designproblem to work within the context of the 20 minutes limited time available in theinterview. The task was also designed to focus on preliminary drawing and therelationship between drawing and success. Therefore, students were given the problemand not required to engage in formal
hands-on training.Students at the associate in science level of the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MCT)program concentrate on Product Design. They study the design of the products by learningdesign principles, sketching, problem solving, and how both engineering materials andmanufacturing processes and machines are selected and scheduled. Design is emphasizedutilizing the latest in computer drafting technology.The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology focuses on product and processdesign, tool and machine design, and manufacturing methods, and technical problem solving.MCT Quarter One CoursesDuring the first quarter, MCT students are enrolled in an introductory engineering course,(MCT112 Introduction to Mechanical
education. Page 26.98.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 A report on a project to introduce computation into a Modern Physics course and laboratory The importance of computational physics both as a discipline and as a component of the undergraduate curriculum has been recognized for some time. The challenge lies in creating course materials that introduce students to computational physics with problems that are meaningful and challenging, yet are neither overwhelming to the students nor take substantial time from the more
Software Engineer at zyBooks.com, a startup spun-off from UC Riverside that develops interactive, web-native learning materials for STEM courses. Alex is also a research specialist at UC Riverside, studying the efficacy of web-native content and digital education.Prof. Roman Lysecky, The University of Arizona Roman Lysecky is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside in 2005. His research focuses on embedded systems with emphasis on medical device security, automated threat detection and mitigation, runtime adaptable systems, performance and energy optimization, and non-intrusive observa- tion
qualified and competent engineers in today‟s high-techindustries and technology-driven society, it is not an exaggeration that the task of preparing sucha qualified work force has emerged as one of most important tasks for engineering educators.It is well-known that the field of engineering has long suffered from low retention.5 For example,earlier statistics based on the cohort of 1992 -1998 showed that engineering programs in higher Page 22.1461.2education presented one of the lowest retention rates; the proportion of students who completedtheir science and engineering degree in six years was only 38%.5 More recently, approximatelyone half of all
thirdquarter and lasts ten weeks.Six usually different faculty members are assigned to the course. The Energy module is taughtby a physicist; the Materials module by a mechanical engineer; the first part of the Informationmodule (Computers) is taught by a computer engineer, while the second part (Communications)by an electrical engineer. The Issue module is co-taught by two faculty members that areselected as most knowledgeable of the issue to be covered. The Issue module also asks facultyfrom other parts of the campus that are experts on various aspects of the issue such as from thedepartments of Social Science, International Studies, Law, Economics, Biology, Geography,Chemistry, Physics, Political Science, or from local, state or federal agencies
Paper ID #37436Influence of Peer Perseverance on Students' Engagement inPreschool Engineering Design Activities (Work in Progress)Gurupriya Ramanathan Gurupriya Ramanathan is an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at Salisbury University, where she teaches coursework on early childhood education including topics such as teaching science and engineering in early childhood. Dr. Ramanathan’s previous teaching experiences include teaching across preschool through 2nd grade, as well as special education (self-contained) and inclusive classrooms. Prior to joining Salisbury University, Dr. Ramanathan worked as a