Conference Session

Civic Engagement and Volunteerism in Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David A. Delaine, Universidade de São Paulo and IFEES; Jose Roberto Cardoso, Universidade de São Paulo; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia

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Community Engagement Division

Paper ID #13586Qualitative Analysis of Boundary Spanning Implications within Interviews ofEngagement StakeholdersDr. David A. Delaine, Universidade de S˜ao Paulo and IFEES David A. Delaine has a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, USA. He currently serves as an executive member of the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES), as Vice President for Student Engagement, Diversity, and Inclusion. IFEES aims to strengthen engineering education practices around the world. He has recently completed his tenure as a Fulbright Scholar and is currently performing

Conference Session

Research and Multidisciplinary Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Scott Duncan, Valparaiso University; Shahin S. Nudehi, Valparaiso University; Robert D. Palumbo, Valparaiso University; Daniel Blood, Valparaiso University; Luke Jerod Venstrom, Valparaiso University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #11554Student Development of a Five kW Solar Furnace for Solar Thermal Chem-istry ResearchDr. Gregory Scott Duncan, Valparaiso University G. Scott Duncan is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Valparaiso University. He re- ceived a BSME (1990) from Purdue University and Ph.D (2006) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida. His research has focused on the development of systems and components for the area of concentrated solar thermal chemistry.Dr. Shahin S. Nudehi, Valparaiso University Professor Nudehi received a Bachelor degree and a Master degree in Mechanical Engineering from

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Benson, Arizona State University; Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #12366Student Reflection, Self-Assessment and Categorization of Errors on ExamQuestions as a Tool to Guide Self-Repair and Profile Student Strengths andWeaknesses in a CourseDr. David Benson, Arizona State University Dr. David Benson is a Senior Lecturer with the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Dr. Benson develops and teaches classes in ”Introduction to Engineering” and project-based classes such as EPICS and Global Engineering.Dr. Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University Haolin Zhu is a faculty lecturer in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State Univer- sity. She

Conference Session

Topics in Computing and Information Technologies I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; Jodi Reeves, National University; Frank Xavier Montes; Tom J Gurbach

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #13300Business Intelligence Dashboard for Academic Program ManagementDr. Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University I have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, M.Sc. in Engineering, and B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering. Currently I serve as a Chair for Department of Computer Science, Information and Media Systems and Professor of Computer Science at School of Engineering and Computing, National University. I am also the Program Lead for MS in Information Technology Management and have also served recently as the lead for BSc in Information Systems, the co-Lead for MSc Computer Science and Program Lead for MSc in Database

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Design and Entrepreneurship

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara A. Karanian A., Stanford University; Ateeq Junaid Suria, Mechanical Engineering Department, Stanford University, Stanford, CA; Jonathan Summers

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #11383Car Storytelling and Interaction DesignProf. Barbara A. Karanian A., Stanford University Barbara A. Karanian, Ph.D. , Lecturer, previously visting Professor, in the School of Engineering, in the Mechanical Engineering Design Group, helps teams discover yet to be satisfied customer needs with her proven methods- from a theoretical perspective of both socio-cognitive psychology and applied design thinking - that she has developed and refined over the past few decades. In addition to helping a team uncover this information, the companies she has worked with eventually have an easily deployable tool kit

Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yilei Huang, South Dakota State University

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Construction

Paper ID #14748Incorporating Building Information Modeling in Existing Courses: A Sys-tematic Framework for Undergraduate Construction Management ProgramsDr. Yilei Huang, South Dakota State University Dr. Yilei Huang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction and Operations Management at South Dakota State University. His research interests include Building Information Modeling, laser scanning, immersive virtual reality, and mixed reality. Dr. Huang is a Certified Professional of Autodesk Revit Architecture and holds a Master’s and a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from University of Kansas

Conference Session

Teaching and Advising Tools Using Computers and Smart Devices

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston (CoT); Barbara Louise Stewart, University of Houston; Carole E. Goodson, University of Houston (CoT)

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #14764Mobile Devices and Lifelong Learning: The Students’ PerspectiveProf. Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston (CoT) Susan L. Miertschin, M.Ed., M.S.I.S., is an Associate Professor teaching in the Computer Information Systems program at University of Houston. Her teaching interests are in the areas of (1) information systems applications development and the complementary nature of back-end developer and front-end developer skill sets and (2) managing IT services. Her research interests are program and student as- sessment, the impact of instructional technology on student learning, and the improvement of e

Conference Session

Pre-College: Organizing Instruction Around a Theme

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pam Page Carpenter; Adam Stevens, North Carolina State University; Erik Schettig, Wake County Public School System; Landon K. Mackey, North Carolina State University; Catherine M. McEntee, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #18171Addressing one of the Engineering Challenges in Pre-College Programs: Mod-ernizing the Electric GridDr. Pam Page Carpenter, Pam Page Carpenter, Ed.D. is Director of Education programs for the National Science Foundation Fu- ture Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Center headquartered at NC State University. She has developed and led K-20 programs in renewable energy and alternative transportation with a focus on and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). She is an adjunct associate professor in the Technology, Engineering, and Design department at NC State

Conference Session

Practice II: Curricular Innovations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Stefanek, Purdue University Northwest; Niranjan Hemant Desai, Purdue University Northwest

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #21443Integration of Research Topics into Undergraduate Information TechnologyCourses and ProjectsDr. George Stefanek, Purdue University Northwest Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology M.S. BioEngineering, University of Illinois at Chicago B.S. Purdue UniversityDr. Niranjan Hemant Desai, Purdue University Northwest Name: Dr Niranjan Desai Qualifications: Ph.D Civil Engineering University of Louisville, USA MES (Master of Engineering Studies) Civil Engineering University of Sydney, Australia BTECH (Bachelor of Technology) Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India. Work Experience

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles E. Pierce, University of South Carolina; Gurcan Comert, Benedict College; Samuel Darko, Benedict College; Balaji Iyangar, Benedict College; Robert Petrulis, EPRE Consulting LLC; Zulfikar Berk, University of South Carolina; Nathan N. Huynh, University of South Carolina

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #27067Infusing STEM Courses with Problem-Based Learning about TransportationDisruptive TechnologiesDr. Charles E. Pierce, University of South Carolina Dr. Pierce is the Director for Diversity and Inclusion and Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Carolina. He is a USC Connect Faculty Fellow for Integrative Learning and former Bell South Teaching Fellow in the College of Engineering and Computing. He is the ASEE Campus Representative and a Director for the Graduate Studies Division. Dr. Pierce has experience and interest in the evaluation of

Conference Session

Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education - I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Pagliari, East Carolina University; David Batts, East Carolina University; Lawrence Behr, LBA Group; Kenneth Dingle, Allvac

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Manufacturing

discussion of a variety of RF hazards on itsweb site, but defers to the FCC for guidance on maximum permitted exposures17.However, the Canadians are much more specific on these matters, and a wideranging set of standards and regulations are set out in the Health Canada SafetyCode 69.Typical safety programs, both undergraduate and graduate, do not explore issuesrelated with RF hazards and safety. Without federal regulations and enforcement,the topic is usually disregarded and thus creating future safety professionalswithout any knowledge of the possibilities of RF hazards at the futureemployment. This paper will discuss what is radiofrequency, how radiofrequencyis used, regulatory agencies and compliance issues in regards to radiofrequencyand finally

Conference Session

Women, Minorities and the New Engineering Educator

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brook Sattler, University of Washington; Jessica Yellin, University of Washington; Yi-Min Huang, University of Washington; Jennifer Turns, University of Washington

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2007-1276: DIVERSITY IN ENGINEERING TEACHING – VIEWS FROMFUTURE ENGINEERING FACULTYBrook Sattler, University of Washington BROOK SATTLER is an undergraduate research assistant for the Scholarship on Teaching element of the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE). She is a senior in Technical Communication at the University of Washington.Jessica Yellin, University of Washington JESSICA M. H. YELLIN is a Research Scientist for the Scholarship on Teaching element of the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE). She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington with dissertation research on structural vibration and

Conference Session

Developments in the Energy Laboratories

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-828: LABORATORY PRACTICUM IN COMBUSTIONDavid Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles David Blekhman is an Assistant Professor at Grand Valley State University. He holds M.S. in Thermal Physics from St. Petersburg State Technical University, Russia and a Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Since joining GVSU, he has taught courses in the Mechanics and Thermal-Fluids sequences. He has also focused on developing courses in Combustion and Alternative Energy. Page 12.1001.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Ehlig-Economides, Texas A&M University; Cathy Mariotti Ezrailson, University of South Dakota; Ramesh Talreja, Texas A&M University

, Texas A&M University Ramesh Talreja is a professor of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University. He has taught for 30 years in various disciplines of materials engineering, mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering in Europe and in United States and has lectured extensively around the world. Dr. Talreja has a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from University of Bombay, a MS degree in Structural Engineering from Northeastern University, and PhD and DTechSci degrees from the Technical University of Denmark. His technical expertise lies in composite materials and he is currently engaged in educational and research activities in sustainability

Conference Session

Engineering in Elementary Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kate Hester, Museum of Science, Boston; Christine Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

integrates engineeringwith the science content that teachers already teach 3-6. It has been designed to complementexcellent science inquiry programs such as Full Option Systems Science (FOSS), Science andTechnology for Children (STC), Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS), and Insightsthat have a high level of use despite recent increased emphasis on math and reading. However, italso has close connections with literacy, social studies, and mathematics.This paper provides an overview of this curriculum project, outlining some of the educationalphilosophical underpinnings as well as the intensive research and data collection that hasinformed the final design of the EiE curriculum. It also presents data from teachers about theirperspectives on

Conference Session

It's Elementary

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chrissy Hobson Foster, Arizona State University; Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University; Christine Mendoza

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #7425Engineering Solar Energy in the Fourth Grade Science ClassroomMs. Christina Hobson Foster, Arizona State University Foster is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education dedicated to improving the status of engineering edu- cation in K-12. His research focus is on identifying ways to motivate K-12 students to learn engineering and on ways to develop systems thinking, a necessary habit of mind for engineers of the 21st century. Currently he is in his third year of studies and is focused on the QESST educational research program with the goal of evaluating and developing resources for renewable energy instruction

Conference Session

Innovative IE Course Content

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Ann Layton, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Thomas Reed Willemain, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #6365Experimental Assessment of Higher-Level Data Analysis SkillsCapt. Julie Ann Layton, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute CPT Layton is a master’s degree candidate in the RPI Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering.Prof. Thomas Reed Willemain, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Page 23.572.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Experimental Assessment of Higher-Level Data Analysis

Conference Session

iSTEM

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Mike Ryan, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Tech - CEISMC; Fred Stillwell, Georgia Tech - CEISMC; Norman F. Robinson III, Georgia Institute of Technology; Brian Douglas Gane, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sabrina Grossman, Georgia Tech: Center for Integrating Science, Math, and Computing

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #6591Integrating K-12 Engineering and Science: Balancing Inquiry, Design, Stan-dards and Classroom RealitiesDr. Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology Marion Usselman is Associate Director for Federal Outreach and Research for Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC). She has been with CEISMC since 1996 developing and managing university-K-12 educational partnership programs and assisting Georgia Tech faculty in creating K-12 educational outreach initiatives. Before coming to CEISMC, Mar- ion earned her Ph.D. in Biophysics from the Johns Hopkins

Conference Session

The Role of Robotics in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Igel, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Ronald Leonel Poveda, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Magued G. Iskander P.E., Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Education Award (twice). Dr. Iskanders re- search interests include Geotechnical modeling with transparent soils, foundation engineering, and urban geotechnology. He makes extensive use of sensors and measurement systems in his research studies. Dr. Iskander has published 10 books, 100 papers, and graduated 6 doctoral students, 27 masters students, 12 undergraduate research assistants, and supervised the research activities of 3 school teachers and 9 high school students. Page 25.598.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Examining the Efficacy of a LEGO

Conference Session

International Research Experience, Quality Improvement, and Programs/Curriculum Around the Globe

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorraine N. Fleming, Howard University; Jennifer O. Burrell, Howard University; Wayne Patterson, Howard University; Afiya C. Fredericks, Howard University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University

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International

Nairobi. They are fun but they also help to keep us focused which is good.”A student in the Philippines described the positive impact the research abroad program hadrelatively early on. The student says, “so this research is really making an impression on me, I am now eager for classes to resume in the fall and have a clear view of the technical electives I need to take to pursue my career goals. I am flooded with ideas for the direction of my project and am excited to confirm that this will be my senior project! I am currently in the process of outlining my paper and creating a benchmark for the tests I will run to complete my short-term project.”Being engaged in research served as a motivator for some

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jay Patrick McCormack, University of Idaho; Phillip L. Thompson, Seattle University; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University; Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Susannah Howe, Smith College; Jennifer E. LeBeau, Washington State University; Robert E. Gerlick, Pittsburg State University; Patricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

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Design in Engineering Education

engineering graduates withstrong technical, personal, and interpersonal abilities. For reasons of resource efficiency andconsistent preparation, engineering programs would benefit from well-developed, integratedinstructional materials and assessments that effectively motivate and facilitate development ofprofessional skills vital to engineering practice. The purpose of this paper is to summarize thework of a National Science Foundation funded project team that created and pilot testedinstructional modules for teamwork, professional development (self-directed learning), andprofessional responsibility. The modules and associated assessments are known as the IntegratedDesign Engineering Assessment and Learning System (IDEALS). The modules, available

Conference Session

Clearing up Student Misconceptions in Materials

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University; Keith Heinert, Arizona State University; Jessica Triplett, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University

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Materials

after completing his research on polymer deformation at the University of Michigan. Courses he has developed and taught include; Bridging Engineering and Education, Materials Characterization, Polymers and Composites, and Materials Capstone Design,. Innovative learning tools and assessments he has developed include: Materials Mentor Fold Out Notes; Materials Lecture Work Notes; Materials Lecture Activities; a Materials Concepts Inventory; and a Chemistry Concept Inventory. His technical research is in nano-characterization of polymers and semiconductors. His educational research is in K-12 engineering outreach and in misconceptions and conceptual change in teaching and learning in

Conference Session

Teaching Teaming Skills Through Design

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Gul Okudan; Madara Ogot

Session 3625 Incorporating Project Management Methods into Engineering Design Projects: A Spreadsheet-based Approach Madara M. Ogot and Gül E. Okudan School of Engineering Design and Professional Programs The Pennsylvania State UniversityAbstractThis paper introduces a spreadsheet-based method of integrating project managementtechniques into project-based engineering courses. The use of a spreadsheet approachalleviates (1) the need for institutions to purchase additional commercial projectmanagement software and (2) additional training of faculty and students on how to usethe

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khaled Sobhan, Florida Atlantic University; Edgar An, Florida Atlantic University; Ryne A. Sherman; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic university ; Nicolas A. Brown, Florida Atlantic University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #10732Exploring the disconnect between Self Determination Theory (SDT) and theEngineering Classroom EnvironmentDr. Khaled Sobhan, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Khaled Sobhan is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Florida Atlantic University. He is the Principal Investigator of a NSF RIGEE grant on student motivation and learning in the classroom environment. He has also led and participated in several Faculty Learning Communities dealing with Inquiry-based and Project-based learning in engineering disciplines. He is the recipient of the award for ”Excellence and Innovation in Undergraduate Teaching” and the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Montasir Abbas P.E., Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #10091Game-Aided Pedagogy to Improve Students’ Learning Outcomes and En-gagement in Transportation EngineeringDr. Montasir Abbas P.E., Virginia Tech Dr. Montasir Abbas is an Associate Professor in the Transportation Infrastructure and Systems Engineer- ing at Virginia Tech. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from University of Khartoum, Sudan (1993), a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1997), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering from Purdue University (2001). Dr. Abbas has wide experience as a practicing transportation engineer and a

Conference Session

Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and Practice

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ming-Chien Hsu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; George D Ricco, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #10494Analysis of Design Process Knowledge Task Responses: Statistical Approachesto Uncover Patterns (Research)Dr. Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monica E. Cardella is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University and the Director of Informal Learning Environments Research for INSPIRE (the Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning). She has a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Puget Sound and an MS and PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Washington. Her research focuses on: par- ents’ roles in engineering education; engineering learning

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy J. Hinds, Michigan State University; S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #10340Influence of Integrated Academic and Co-Curricular Activities On First-YearStudent SuccessTimothy J Hinds, Michigan State University TIMOTHY J. HINDS is the Academic Director of the Michigan State University College of Engineering CoRe (Cornerstone Engineering and Residential) Experience and a Senior Academic Specialist in the De- partment of Engineering Undergraduate Studies. His current teaching and management responsibilities include development, delivery and administration of first-year courses in engineering design and model- ing. He has also taught courses in machine design, manufacturing processes

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andres L. Carrano, Auburn University; Wendy A. Dannels, Rochester Institute of Technology (NTID); Matthew M. Marshall, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #8888Integration of experiential learning to develop problem solving skills in deafand hard of hearing STEM studentsAndres L. Carrano, Auburn University Andres Carrano is the Philpott WestPoint Stevens Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engi- neering at Auburn University in Alabama. Prior to this appointment, he was on the faculty of engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology where he founded and directed the Toyota Production Systems Laboratory.Wendy A. Dannels, Rochester Institute of Technology (NTID) Wendy A. Dannels is a member of the instructional faculty in Engineering Studies at the

Conference Session

IE Accreditation and Program Issues

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Veronica Dark; Mary Huba; Kevin Saunders; Frank Peters; Sarah Ryan; John Jackman; Sigurdur Olafsson

learning.The remainder of this paper is organized as follows. In Section 2, we describe the learningenvironment that we are currently in the process of implementing for our industrial engineeringcurriculum. In Section 3, we describe the software modules that have been implemented so far aspart of this new environment. In Section 4, we describe the assessment of the environment andreport on student experiences, and finally, Section 5 contains some concluding remarks.2. Industrial Engineering Curriculum ReformAs was pointed out above, although it is widely accepted that information technology may beused as a vehicle to improve industrial engineering education, doing so will require a carefulconsideration of both technical content and of learning

Conference Session

College/University Engineering Students K-12 Outreach II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Thaddeus Fowler; Suzanne Soled; Laura Koehl; Anant Kukreti

”were masters’ students in engineering. One of the education graduate Fellows served as theevaluation Fellow to assist in developing and executing the evaluation. This Fellow did notparticipate in the implementation of activities in the classroom. The undergraduate Fellows wereall seniors in engineering. The participating teachers represented a variety of STEM disciplines;5 in biology, 2 in engineering, 4 in math, 1 in environmental education, 1 in physics, 3 in generalscience/science education and 7 in other fields. Their teaching experience ranged from 2-30years with an average of 12 years. The classrooms ranged from 7th grade to 12th grade andincluded biology, math, chemistry and physics.This paper first discusses the development and