Paper ID #43321Optimizing Transfer Pathways in Higher EducationDr. Yiming Zhang, The University of Arizona Yiming Zhang completed his doctoral degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Arizona in 2023. His research focuses on machine learning, data analytics, and optimization in the application of higher education.Prof. Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona Gregory (Greg) L. Heileman currently serves as the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona, where he is responsible for facilitating
Paper ID #45658The Role of Practicing Engineers in Recognizing Students’ IdentitiesDr. Kelsey Scalaro, Cornell University Kelsey is a postdoctoral scholar with the STRIDE group at Cornell University. She recently graduated with PhD in Engineering Education from the University of Nevada, Reno. She has a BS and MS in mechanical engineering and worked in the aerospace industry for four years before returning to academia to complete her doctoral degree. Her research focuses on undergraduate engineering identity and is interested in exploring how it can be equitably supported through pedagogical practices.Dr. Indira Chatterjee
Paper ID #37478Redesigning Cyber Security Labs with Immediate FeedbackPeng Li © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Redesigning Cyber Security Labs with Immediate FeedbackINTRODUCTION In our Information and Computer Technology Program, the lab setup in a cyber securitycourse ICTN 4200/4201 Intrusion Detection Technologies became outdated. We revamped thelab environment and hands-on labs in the course to be aligned with our college’s new initiativesto increase course accessibility utilizing “ed-tech” (cloud services, etc.) and to increase use oflearning management systems for real
Paper ID #34208Exploring the Relationship Between Math Anxiety, Working Memory, andExperiencesLuke A. Duncan, Clemson University Luke Duncan is a doctoral student in the Engineering and Science Education Department at Clemson University. His background is in mathematical sciences and mathematics education. Luke’s primary research interests include math anxiety and student success in higher education. He is currently involved in projects surrounding the topics of transfer student success, cognitive and symbol load, math anxiety, and qualitative research methods.Dr. Karen A. High, Clemson University Dr. Karen High holds
lie in the areas of Machine Learning and applications with special emphasis on neural network and neuro-evolutionary algorithms, and their applications. He has published more than 60 journal papers and more than 170 conference papers in a variety of conference and journal venues. He has been an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks from 2002 to 2006, and an Associate Editor of the Neural Networks journal from 2006 to 2012. He has served as the Technical Co-Chair of the IJCNN 2011.Dr. Ken Christensen P.E., University of South Florida Ken Christensen (christen@csee.usf.edu) is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engi- neering at the University of South Florida. Ken received
Paper ID #32891Using Science Concepts in a Mathematics Professional Development ProgramTo Improve Student’s Standardized Test ScoresMr. Allen J. Antoine Jr, Rice University Office of STEM Engagement As Associate Director of Mathematics and Computer Science of the Rice Office of STEM Engagement (R-STEM), Allen provides mathematics and computer science support. In this role, he specializes in providing lesson ideas, professional development, and teacher mentoring in the fields of mathematics and CS. Particular points of emphasis include increasing numeracy, inquiry-based learning and culturally responsive teaching strategies
Paper ID #32322Curriculum Element: Economic Analysis Group Project Using VoiceThreadKellie Grasman, Missouri University of Science and Technology Kellie Grasman serves as an instructor in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She holds graduate degrees in engineering and business admin- istration from the University of Michigan, and began teaching in 2001 after spending several years in industry positions. She was named the 2011-2012 Robert B. Koplar Professor of Engineering Manage- ment for her achievements in online learning. She serves as an eMentor for the
Paper ID #30335The Challenge of Preparing iGen Students for Engineering and ComputerScienceDr. Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University Ken Van Treuren is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering at Baylor University. He received his B. S. in Aeronautical Engineering from the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado and his M. S. in Engineering from Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. After serving as USAF pilot in KC-135 and KC-10 aircraft, he completed his DPhil in Engineering Sciences at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom and returned to the USAF Academy to teach heat transfer and
Paper ID #30694When teams misunderstand: Ambiguous language and teamworkMs. Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan Elizabeth is an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan studying Biomedical Engineering and Applied Mathematics. She has worked as a research assistant for Dr. Robin Fowler in the Technical Communication Department of the College of Engineering for several years focusing on team dynamics for first-year students and also works as a research assistant in the Daly Design and Engineering Education Research Group working on design science based research in senior-level engineering design
Paper ID #242202018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Interactions with Faculty and Engineering Self-Efficacy Among Underrepre-sented Engineering PersistersDr. Monica Evette Allen, University of North Carolina at CharlotteDr. Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Dr. Sandra Dika is Associate Professor of research methods in the Department of Educational Leadership at UNC Charlotte. Her current research is focused on college access and success for underrepresented and underserved student groups in higher education.Dr. Brett Tempest
Paper ID #240942018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Quantitative Analysis of Barriers to Completion of Engineering Degrees forFemale-Identifying and Under-Represented Minority StudentsNancy Mariano, Seattle University Nancy Mariano is a first generation college student, of Pacific Islander heritage, attending Seattle Uni- versity. She is currently majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Mathematics and is scheduled to graduate in June 2018. Upon graduation her plans are to spend two years gaining industry experience as a software engineer
Paper ID #241072018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Successful Engineering Dean’s Diversity CouncilsMs. Sandra English, Cleveland State University Sandra L. English, Esq., is the Senior Manager for the Center for Engineering Experiential Learning (CEEL) Office at the Washkewicz College of Engineering, Cleveland State University. Ms. English pro- motes and presents concepts and best practices of cooperative education to students, faculty and employ- ers. Ms. English assists and participates on the Dean of the CSU Washkewicz College of Engineering’s
Paper ID #14669Introducing Physics Concepts with Illustrative StoriesProf. Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University Yumin Zhang is an associate professor in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, Southeast Missouri State University. His academic career started in China; in 1989 he obtained master’s degree on Physics from Zhejiang University and then was employed as technical staff in the Institute of Semi- conductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences. After receiving PhD degree on Electrical Engineering from University of Minnesota in 2000, he started to work as a faculty member in University of Wisconsin
Paper ID #26206The Next Generation for Manufacturing Competitiveness?: Children’s Per-ceptions as Shown Through DrawingsMs. Liesl Krause, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Liesl Krause is a current Ph.D. student at Purdue University in the Polytechnic Institute. She is currently funded through the Purdue Doctoral Fellowship. She has research interests in student career perceptions and student mentorship in graduate school. Liesl graduated from Villanova University in 2016 with her Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and graduated from Purdue University’s Weldon School of Biomed- ical Engineering in 2018 with her Master’s.Dr
Paper ID #27750Undergraduate Research on Friction Stir Welding of Copper-Aluminum JoinDr. Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University Jahangir Ansari is Associate Professor of Manufacturing Engineering at Virginia State University. He received his M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1979 and Ph. D. degree in Mechanical Design and Production Engineering in 1983 both from Seoul National University. He joined the faculty at VSU in 2002. His research interests include Structural Vibration, FEM, CAD/CAM/CAE, and Virtual Manu- facturing.Dr. Zhenhua Wu, Virginia State University Dr. Zhenhua Wu, is currently an Assistant
Paper ID #23848The Benefit of Training Undergraduate Teaching AssistantsDr. Gianluca Guadagni, University of Virginia PhD in Mathematics University of Virginia Assistant Professor, Applied Mathematics, Department of Engineering and Society, School of Engineer- ing and Applied Sciences, University of Virginia.Dr. Hui Ma, University of Virginia Hui Ma received her Ph.D. in applied mathematics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2012. Her current research focuses on the Errors-In-Variables (EIV) model and fitting geometric curves and surfaces to observed data points. Before joining the University of Virginia
Paper ID #25288Experimental Evidence Regarding Gendered Task Allocation on TeamsMs. Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan Elizabeth is an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan studying Biomedical Engineering and Applied Mathematics. She has worked as a research assistant for Dr. Robin Fowler in the Technical Communication Department of the College of Engineering for several years focusing on team dynamics for first-year students and also works as a research assistant in the Daly Design and Engineering Education Research Group working on design science based research in senior-level engineering design
Paper ID #16954Engineering Students’ Perception of Relevance of Physics and MathematicsProf. Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) Professor of the Physics Department at the Tecnologico de Monterrey. He is a member of the National Research System in Mexico and is the leader of the Physics Education Research and innovation Group. He has 74 papers in journals and proceedings, 6 books, 8 book chapters, 137 presentations in Mexico, Korea, Denmark, Hungary, Cuba, United States, Ecuador, Chile and Argentina and 26 workshops in Mex- ico, Chile and Argentina. He has participated obtaining projects funded by the
Paper ID #11409Helicopter Aerodynamics and Design Course Developed from a Research-Informed FrameworkMs. Antonette T. Cummings P.E., Purdue University Antonette T. Cummings is a PhD candidate in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She earned her Bachelors and Masters in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. She functioned as an aerodynamicist for military and civilian tiltrotors at Bell Helicopter for seven years, earning airplane and helicopter private pilot ratings. She has a Professional Engineer license in Texas in Thermal/Fluid Systems.Dr. William ”Bill” C. Oakes, Purdue University
for their equivalent degree programs where theprogramme aims are equivalent to program educational objectives (equivalent to ABET Criterion2) and the intended learning outcomes are similar to student outcomes (equivalent to ABETCriterion 3)6.There are several major differences in the courses required for graduation at the University of Page 26.153.3Glasgow and other universities in the United Kingdom as compared to in the United States. First,there are no required liberal arts courses. Lectures may touch on issues related to proper formatsand writing styles for laboratory report and technical paper, examples of such documents maybe
Paper ID #14053Developing Industry Partnerships for Student Engagement in ChinaProf. Scott I. Segalewitz, University of Dayton Scott Segalewitz, P.E. is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton (UD). His areas of interest include using technology to enhance the learning environment, devel- oping global technical professionals, distance and asynchronous learning, and technical communication. He served for 2-1/2 years as Director of Industrial and Technical Relations for the University of Dayton China Institute in Suzhou, China where he established corporate partnerships and training
Paper ID #13280Engineering Rome: Assessing Outcomes from a Study Abroad Program De-signed to Overcome Barriers to ParticipationDr. Steve Muench P.E., University of Washington Steve Muench is an Associate Professor in the University of Washington’s Department of Civil and Envi- ronmental Engineering. His interests include sustainability, construction, roads, pavements, web tools and education. He is a licensed professional engineer in Washington State. Before his academic career, Steve spent 2 years as a transportation design engineer and 7 years as a U.S. Navy submarine officer. Steve lives in Seattle but likes neither
Paper ID #14194Assessments of Material Selection Activities in Undergraduate Reverse Engi-neering ProjectsProf. Somnath Chattopadhyay, University at Buffalo, SUNY Page 26.265.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 ASSESSMENT OF MATERIAL SCIENCE ACTIVITIES IN UNDERGRADUATE REVERSE ENGINEERING PROJECTSABSTRACTThis work involved the assessment of the material science activities in reverse engineeringprojects associated with the sophomore engineering course “Introduction to MechanicalEngineering Practice
Paper ID #15001Using Transnational Online Learning Experiences for Building InternationalStudent Working Groups and Developing Intercultural CompetencesMr. Dominik May, TU Dortmund University Dominik May holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from TU Dortmund University (Germany). Cur- rently he is a research associate and doctoral candidate at the Center for Higher Education at TU Dort- mund University in the area of engineering education research. In his position he is managing several research and development projects on engineering education and technical training. Furthermore he of- fers workshops on professional
Paper ID #24788Collaborating with faculty on broader impacts portions of the NSF grant pro-posal process regarding K-12 outreachMs. Christine Newman, Johns Hopkins University CHRISTINE A. NEWMAN, M.B.A. Assistant Dean, Center for Educational Outreach, Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone: (410) 516-4473; Fax: (410) 516-0264; email: cnewma13@jhu.edu Professional Preparation: Virginia Polytechnic and State University B.S. Mechanical Engineering 1989 Marshall University MBA 1995 Appointments: 2010-Present Assistant Dean, Center for Educational Outreach
Paper ID #30700Learning About Diffusion at Two Levels: Agent-based Micro-scale andEquation-based Macro-scaleJacob Kelter, Northwestern University - Computer Science and Learning Sciences Jacob Kelter is a PhD student at Northwestern University in the joint program between computer science and learning sciences. His research focuses on using agent-based modeling for science education and computational social science research, both related broadly to complex systems science.Prof. Jonathan Daniel Emery, Northwestern University - Department of Materials Science and EngineeringProf. Uri Wilensky, Northwestern University Uri Wilensky
, signals and systems,controls, and electrical machines. An examination of the curriculum in EET revealed that it wasan excellent candidate for the introduction of an option in Biomedical Engineering Technology(BMET). The primary objective for the development of the BMET option has been to producegraduates that will have the requisite skills for a successful career in the biomedicalengineering/technology field. This paper discusses the rationale and considerations for thedevelopment of the BMET option.I. IntroductionThe field of Biomedical Engineering has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. Thegrowth rate in Biomedical Engineering has outpaced traditional engineering disciplines such aselectrical and mechanical engineering. The health
Paper ID #10741INTEGRATING STUDY, RESEARCH AND INTERNSHIPS IN A YEAR-LONG INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM ABROADDr. Sigrid – Berka, University of Rhode Island Dr. Sigrid Berka is the Executive Director of the International Engineering Program (IEP) at the Uni- versity of Rhode Island, and also the Director of the German IEP and the Chinese IEP, responsible for building academic programs with exchange partners abroad, internship placements for IEP’s dual degree students, corporate relations, and fundraising for the IEP. Bi-annually the IEP organizes the Colloquium on International Engineering Education. Under Sigrid’s
Paper ID #9681iPodia – ”Classroom-without-Borders” Global Engineering EducationDr. Ang Liu, University of Southern California Dr. Liu is a Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow and Manager of Viterbi iPodia Program at University of South- ern California.Dr. Stephen Y. Lu, University of Southern California Dr. Lu is the David Packard Chair in Manufacturing Engineering, Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Director of Viterbi iPodia Program, at University of Southern California.Dr. Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California Dr. Gisele Ragusa is an
Paper ID #43642Using Machine Learning to Analyze Short-Answer Responses to ConceptuallyChallenging Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics QuestionsHarpreet Auby, Tufts University Harpreet is a graduate student in Chemical Engineering and STEM Education. He works with Dr. Milo Koretsky and helps study the role of learning assistants in the classroom as well as machine learning applications within educational research and evaluation. He is also involved in projects studying the uptake of the Concept Warehouse. His research interests include chemical engineering education, learning sciences, and social justice.Namrata