Paper ID #12899The Impact of Federally Funded Scholarship Programs on the Success ofTransfer Students at a Public Engineering CollegeDr. David M. Ford, University of Massachusetts, Amherst David M. Ford is a Professor of Chemical Engineering and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering at UMass Amherst. He is also on the Faculty Advisory Board for the Diversity Programs Office (DPO) in the College. The DPO provides academic and non-academic support to increase enrollment, retention, and graduation among under-represented minorities and women.Dr. Paula Rees, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Paper ID #13324Using LEGO MINDSTORMS in a Control Systems Lab to impact next gen-eration engineers (Works in Progress)Dr. Charlotte de Vries, Penn State Erie, the Behrend College Dr. Charlotte de Vries is a Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State Erie, the Behrend Col- lege. She received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts in 2009. She received her M.S. (2013) and Ph.D. (2014) in Mechanical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. She teaches Dynamics, System Dynamics, and Instrumentation, Measurement, and Statistics.Dr. Yi WU, Pennsylvania State University, Erie
Paper ID #12773Piloting i-Newton for the Experiential Learning of DynamicsDr. Julianne Vernon, University of Michigan, College of Engineering Julianne Vernon is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Michigan, the College of Engineering, researching and assessing the redesign of the first year engineering experience. She received her bachelors of engineering in chemical engineering from the City College of New York and her doctorate degree at University of Florida in Environmental Engineer. She has experience developing international and national research experience for STEM majors. Her interests include course
Paper ID #11320Protective Relay Lab DevelopmentMr. Paul Villeneuve, University of Maine Mr. Villeneuve is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology Program at the Uni- versity of Maine. He specializes in power systems design, analysis, and modeling. He has over 20 years of industry experience with conventional, nuclear, and renewable energy generators. Page 26.1279.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Protective Relay Lab
Paper ID #12241Real-Time Digital Signal Processing Demonstration PlatformDr. Joseph P Hoffbeck, University of Portland Joseph P. Hoffbeck (hoffbeck@up.edu) is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Univer- sity of Portland in Portland, Oregon. He has a Ph.D. from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. He previously worked with digital cell phone systems at Lucent Technologies (formerly AT&T Bell Labs) in Whippany, New Jersey. His technical interests include communication systems, digital signal processing, and remote sensing
Paper ID #11553Reflection and Evaluation Data from e-Learning Modules on Learning Stylesand MotivationDr. Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University Dr. Michele Miller is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University. She teaches classes on manufacturing and does research in engineering education with particular interest in hands-on ability, lifelong learning, and project-based learning.Parijata Prabhakara, Michigan Technological University Graduate student in Mechanical Engineering Peace Corps Masters International Program at Michigan Technological University; currently serving as a
Paper ID #12453Community College Students’ Self-Efficacy and Conceptual Knowledge ofCircuit AnalysisDr. Carl Whitesel, Mesa Community College Carl Whitesel has spent his career teaching Engineering Technology, and has taught in the community college setting since 2007. He is currently teaching Robotics and Automated Systems within the Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute (AzAMI) at Mesa Community College. His teaching focus is primar- ily on circuit analysis, electronics, motors and sensors. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Education Curriculum and Instruction, from Arizona State University in 2014. His primary research
Paper ID #15785Foundations for STEM Success: Implementing National Best Practices in aLiberal Arts College SettingProf. Mary G. Noonan, Merrimack College Mary Noonan is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and former Dean of the School of Science and Engineering. She is co-PI of the Foundations for Stem Success program funded by the National Sci- ence Foundation, Grant # DUE-1217285. She teaches undergraduate Computer Science courses and has served in many administrative roles. She is currently involved in developing effective retention strategies for computer science and engineering students in the first two years
Paper ID #15105Engaging Young Students to ConstructionMr. Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine Philip Dunn is a Professor in the Construction Management Technology Program at the University of Maine and serves as the coordinator of the program. He has been with the University for 13 years after having worked 20 years with the Maine Department of Transportation. He is very active in his community serving in several professional, fraternal, and community boards. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Maine. He is married with 2 children. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016
Paper ID #16778The Medical Device Sandbox: A Creative Learning Experience for BME Stu-dents and Medical LearnersDr. Rachael Schmedlen, University of Michigan Rachael Schmedlen is a Lecturer IV in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Michi- gan. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Rice University. Over the past ten years, Dr. Schmedlen has played a critical role in evolving the U-M biomedical engineering undergraduate curriculum, particularly the BME Design Program. Passionate about expanding engaged, active
Paper ID #15884Future K-12 Teacher Candidates Take on Engineering Challenges in a Project-Based Learning CourseDr. Pamalee A. Brady, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Pamalee Brady is an Associate Professor at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She teaches courses in structural systems, concrete, steel and wood design as well as structural engineer- ing courses for architecture and construction management students. Prior to joining the faculty at Cal Poly she worked in applied research at the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory in Champaign, Illinois. She is
Paper ID #16175Work in Progress: Rigorously Assessing the Anecdotal Evidence of IncreasedStudent Persistence in an Active, Blended, and Collaborative Mechanical En-gineering EnvironmentProf. Jennifer DeBoer, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jennifer DeBoer is currently Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses on international education systems, individual and social development, technology use and STEM learning, and educational environments for diverse learners.Mr. Nick Stites, Purdue University, West Lafayette Nick Stites is pursuing a PhD in Engineering Education at Purdue
Paper ID #14601Translating United States Military Occupational Specialties Training into Col-lege Credit at a Regional, Comprehensive UniversityDr. George D. Ford, Western Carolina University Dr. George Ford P.E. is an associate professor in the Construction Management Department at Western Carolina University.Janet C. Ford, Western Carolina University Janet Ford, Juris Doctor, is an Assistant Professor in the College of Business at Western Carolina Univer- sity and teaches in the area of business law. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Translating United States military
Paper ID #17120Unseen Influences on Student Performance: Instructor Assessment StylesDr. Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University Elif Miskioglu is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Bucknell University. She graduated from Ohio State University in 2015 with a PhD in Chemical Engineering, and is interested in student learning in engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Unseen Influences on Student Performance: Instructor Assessment StylesAbstractMass and energy balances is the common first course in
Paper ID #14716Instructional Demos, In-Class Projects, and Hands-On Homework: ActiveLearning for Electrical Engineering using the Analog DiscoveryDr. Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel Dr. Mazzaro earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Boston University in 2004, a Master of Science from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 2006, and a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University in 2009. From 2009 to 2013, he worked as an Electronics Engineer for the United States Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland. Dr. Mazzaro’s research focuses on studying the unintended behaviors of RF electronics
Paper ID #16727Recruiting, Retaining and Graduating more Women in Computer Scienceand MathDr. Perry Fizzano, Western Washington University Perry Fizzano earned his BS degree in Computer Science from Widener University and his MS and PhD in Computer Science from Dartmouth College. He had stints in academia and industry prior to joining WWU in 2005 and becoming chair in 2012. His research interests are in optimization, bioinformatics, information retrieval and computer science education.Dr. David Hartenstine, Western Washington University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Recruiting
Paper ID #17767Examining Engineering Technology Students: How They Perceive and OrderTheir ThoughtsDr. Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Lucietto has focused her research in engineering technology education and the understanding of engineering technology students. She teaches in an active learning style which engages and develops practical skills in the students. Currently she is exploring the performance and attributes of engineering technology students and using that knowledge to engage them in their studies.Dr. Jennifer Drapinski Moss, Purdue University Dr. Jennifer Moss is
Paper ID #19732”Hiring Other Classes”: Working across Departmental Boundaries in Inter-disciplinary Projects for Senior EngineersDr. Cynthia H. Carlson PE, PhD, Merrimack College Dr. Carlson worked as a water resources engineer for 10 years prior to earning her doctorate, contributing to improved water management in communities within the United States, Middle East, and Singapore. She has been a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) since 2002. Dr. Carlson’s research interests are broadly characterized as ’how civil engineering impacts public health’, and include storm water man- agement, modeling environment/engineering
Paper ID #18588A CAD Course Revision: Active Learning In and Out of the ClassroomDr. Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel Robert Rabb is an associate professor and the Mechanical Engineering Program Director at The Citadel. He previously taught mechanical engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy and his M.S.E. and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. His research and teaching interests are in mechatronics, regenerative power, and multidisciplinary engineering.Dr. Patrick Bass, The
Paper ID #18511An Innovative Way to Teach Sustainability Concepts in Construction Mate-rials CourseDr. Pranshoo Solanki P.E., Illinois State University Dr. Pranshoo Solanki is an Assistant Professor at Illinois State University with over 10 years of academic and professional experience in the field of construction materials and geotechnical/pavement engineering. He received his doctorate in civil engineering from the University of Oklahoma and master’s degree in civil engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. He has professional and research experience in dealing with difficult soils/rocks, beneficial
Paper ID #22474Introducing Project-based Engineering Laboratory to Non-engineering Un-dergraduate StudentsDr. Sudhir Shrestha, Sonoma State University Dr. Shrestha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at Sonoma State Uni- versity, Rohnert Park, CA. He received his Ph.D. degree from Louisiana Tech University and Bachelor’s degree from Kathmandu University.Dr. Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University Farid Farahmand is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at Sonoma State University, CA, where he teaches Advanced Networking and Digital Systems. He is also the director
Paper ID #23890Mining Robot Control Using Wireless Communication and Embedded Sys-temsTeshad ChambersDr. Jinmyun Jo, Virginia State University His is Associate Professor at Department of Engineering and Computer Science, Virginia State University, He received Ph.D. from Virginia Tech.Dr. Christopher Washington, Virginia State UniversityDr. Wei-Bang Chen, Virginia State University Dr. Wei-Bang Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Computer Science at Virginia State University. He also serves as a research scientist and a committee member at Common- wealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing. Chen
Paper ID #23628PCM Heat Exchanger for Manufacturing Environment: Independent StudyCase for Integrative Project-Based LearningDr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.) Irina Ciobanescu Husanu, Ph. D. is Assistant Clinical Professor with Drexel University, Engineer- ing Technology program. Her area of expertise is in thermo-fluid sciences with applications in micro- combustion, fuel cells, green fuels and plasma assisted combustion. She has prior industrial experience in aerospace engineering that encompasses both theoretical analysis and experimental investigations such as designing and testing of
Charles Millican Eminent Scholar Faculty Fellow Professorship in July 2018, Women Distinction Award by UCF Fac- ulty Excellence Center for Success of Women Faculty in September 2018, University Excellence Award in Professional Service in April 2017 and being featured in the UCF Women Making History series in March 2015. She was co-recipient of the Best Paper Award at the IEEE ICC 2013. Dr. Turgut serves as a member of the editorial board and of the technical program committee of ACM and IEEE journals and International conferences. She is a member of IEEE, ACM, and the Upsilon Pi Epsilon honorary society.Mr. Alireza Karbalaei, University of Central Florida The author is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the
Paper ID #23642Undergraduate Freshman Developing Advanced Research Project: Learn-by-Discovery Module to Investigate Energy Efficiency and Energy Conserva-tion PrinciplesDr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.) Irina Ciobanescu Husanu, Ph. D. is Assistant Clinical Professor with Drexel University, Engineer- ing Technology program. Her area of expertise is in thermo-fluid sciences with applications in micro- combustion, fuel cells, green fuels and plasma assisted combustion. She has prior industrial experience in aerospace engineering that encompasses both theoretical analysis and experimental
. Zhiqiang Wu received his BS from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications in 1993, MS from Peking University in 1996, and PhD from Colorado State University in 2002, all in electrical engineering. He has worked at West Virginia University Institute of Technology as assistant professor from 2003 to 2005. He joined Wright State University in 2005 and currently serves as full professor. Dr. Wu is the author of national CDMA network management standard of China. He also co-authored one of the first books on multi-carrier transmission for wireless communication. He has published more than 100 papers in journals and conferences. He has served as Chair of Acoustic Communication Interest Group of IEEE Technical
Paper ID #21973Work in Progress: Development of Web-based Pre-laboratory Modules to In-crease Motivation and Reduce Cognitive LoadKimia Moozeh, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Kimia Moozeh is a PhD Candidate, graduate research and teaching assistant in Engineering Education at the University of Toronto. She received her Hon. B.Sc. in 2013, and her Master’s degree in Chemistry in 2014. Her dissertation explores improving the learning outcomes of undergraduate engineering laborato- ries by bridging the learning from a larger context to the underlying fundamentals, using digital learning objects.Prof. Deborah Tihanyi, University of
Paper ID #31187Integrating Professional Skills and Leadership into an UndergraduateEngineering ProgramDr. Harold Ackler, Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University Dr. Harold Ackler is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Micron School of Materials Science and En- gineering at Boise State University. He teaches advanced undergraduate laboratory courses and manages the senior capstone program in the Micron School. He received BS and MS degrees from the University of California at Berkeley and his PhD degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1997), all in Materials Science and
Paper ID #29081Launching the Urban STEM CollaboratoryProf. Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver Katherine Goodman is assistant professor at the University of Colorado Denver, and the associate director of Inworks, an interdisciplinary innovation lab. Her research focuses on transformative experiences in engineering education. She is currently division chair of the Technological and Engineering Literacy - Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE).Dr. Stephanie S Ivey, The University of Memphis Dr. Stephanie Ivey is the Associate Dean for Research with the Herff College of Engineering and a Pro- fessor
Paper ID #30000Leading Educational and Academic Directions to Enhance Retention in STEMDr. Ronald B. Bucinell, Union College Dr. Bucinell is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Union College. He is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, a former fellow of the Kern Family Foundation, a four time NASA Summer Fellow, and a past awardee of the IBM Faculty Award. He served as Chairman of the Department of Mechanical Engineering from September 2005 until June 2008, and as Chair of the Union College Faculty from September 2012 to September 2015. Since joining Union College in September of