surveying prior research as well as recent and historical incidents, the primaryobjective of this work is to aid in the prevention of exposure to catastrophic vessel conditions.As a secondary objective, the paper discusses the pedagogical benefits of incorporating thesetypes of case studies in an undergraduate curriculum.1.0 IntroductionThroughout history, natural disasters have taken their toll on both human lives and the economy.For ships at sea, these disasters loom as a threat to passengers, crew and cargo, as well as to theships themselves. While the disasters themselves cannot be prevented, measures can be taken tolessen the toll they take on the shipping industry.In 2004 alone, economic losses attributed to natural disasters exceeded 115
Paper ID #20147Exploring how Science Teachers’ Views of the Nature and Pedagogy of Sci-ence are Affected by their Transition to Engineering (Fundamental)Beau Vezino, University of Arizona Beau R. Vezino is a Ph.D. student at the University of Arizona’s College of Education. His focus is engineering and science education. Beau currently teaches the science/engineering methods course for pre-service teachers and works on several related research projects. Beau is certified teacher and holds a MS in Education in Curriculum and Instruction (2009) and a BS in Mechanical Engineering (2005). Beau’s research focus involves K-12
Paper ID #19588First-Year Engineering Student Perspectives Of Google Docs For Online Col-laborationMs. Natasha Perova-Mello, Oregon State University Natasha Perova-Mello is currently a Postdoctoral researcher at Oregon State University in the School of Civil and Construction engineering. She recieved Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. She previously worked at the Harvard Graduate School of Education as a Research Assistant focusing on students’ learning algebra and also taught an introductory physics course at Suffolk University, Boston, Mass. Before that, she worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at
Paper ID #19702Grader consistency in using standards-based rubricsNathan M. Hicks, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Nathan M. Hicks is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida and taught high school math and science for three years.Prof. Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Heidi A. Diefes-Dux is a Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Food Science from Cornell
Paper ID #26407Evaluation of the Impact of a STEM-focused Research Program on MinorityHigh School Students’ Self-Efficacy and Interest in STEM Research and Ca-reersDr. Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University Dr. Tameshia Ballard Baldwin is a Teaching Assistant Professor working jointly in the College of En- gineering and in the Department of STEM Education within the College of Education at North Carolina State University. She earned a B.S. in Biological Engineering from North Carolina State University and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Uni
Paper ID #16861Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation of Depression and Its Impact on Stu-dent Success and Academic RetentionSherif Elmeligy Abdelhamid, Virginia Tech Sherif is a PhD candidate at the Department of Computer Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and is a graduate research assistant at Network Dynamics and Simulations Science Laboratory. Sherif’s research work lies at the intersection of computation, biology and education: in particular, he is interested in designing and building software systems to enable domain experts to easily access and effectively use high performance computing to
Paper ID #12396Impact of Narrative, Character Creation, and Game Mechanics on StudentEngagement in a Game-Based Chemical Engineering Laboratory CourseMr. Daniel D. Anastasio, University of Connecticut Daniel Anastasio received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut in 2009. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Connecticut while acting as a co- instructor for the chemical engineering capstone laboratory and the first-year foundations of engineering course. His research interests include osmotically driven membrane separations and engineering peda- gogy.Dr. Aravind
Paper ID #29660Problem Reframing and Empathy Manifestation in the Innovation ProcessMrs. Eunhye Kim, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Eunhye Kim is a Ph.D. student and research assistant in the School of Engineering Education at Pur- due University. Her research interests lie in engineering design education, engineering students’ social processes (shared cognition and group emotion) in interdisciplinary design and innovation projects. She earned a B.S. in Electronics Engineering and an M.B.A. in South Korea and worked as a hardware devel- opment engineer and an IT strategic planner
making. The ethical issuesimbedded in this MEA are quite rich, especially considering the environmental and societalconsequences of building the dam; and the potential impact on relations with neighboringcountries, possible terrorist activity, and the impact on a historic area and its ancient architecture.IV. Analysis and ResultsIn this paper, we provide a summary of students’ overall impressions of the MEA experiencesthrough their collective reflections. In addition, we have selected twelve students whocompleted at least four of the six reflections to do an in-depth investigation of their growth (or nogrowth) in reflection. For this analysis, we investigate student quotes (shown in italics) thatdemonstrate the growth of reflection (or
Paper ID #9023Comparing Engineering and Business Undergraduate Students’ EntrepreneurialInterests and CharacteristicsDr. Qu Jin, Stanford University Qu Jin is a postdoctoral scholar in the Designing Education Lab at Stanford University. She earned her Ph.D. degree in Engineering Education from Purdue University in 2013, M.S. degree in Biomedical En- gineering from Purdue University in 2009, and B.S. degree in Material Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University in China in 2007. Her research interests focus on educational studies that can help improve teaching, learning, and educational policy decision makings using
. These MEAs are currently being developed and tested to confirm that theyare helping engineering students learn essential skills. This paper focuses on a particular MEAdealing with the introductory thermodynamic concepts of processes and uses an in-depth reflectiontool to determine the concepts that students' learned and their opinions. The premise for thisMEA surrounds the analysis of an engine cycle that needs to be modeled for thermal efficiency.The MEA was run in six separate classes in groups of four, the students were given one week tofinish and turn in a memo that described their analysis of the engine cycle. The groups thatmodeled their cycle with at least one isothermal process calculated a work output for the cycle thatwas about 25
attending the short courses. Allassessment metrics show that both short courses were highly effective laboratory experiencesthat provided the students with unique experiences that are not easily attainable through an on-campus laboratory. In this paper we present our rationale for developing the short courses, eachshort course’s objectives, an overview of the laboratory experiences and prerequisite material ofeach course, and details of the assessment instruments and results of the assessment. Page 25.1075.2IntroductionLaboratories have been an essential part of engineering education since the inception of formalengineering programs. In the early
still own a slide rule and you know how to use it. your family haven't the foggiest idea what you do at work. you are better with a Karnaugh map than you are with a street map. you think the real heroes of "Apollo 13" were the mission controllers. you have owned a calculator with no equal key and know what RPN stands for. you make four sets of drawings (with seven revisions) before making a bird bath. you have trouble writing anything unless the paper has horizontal and vertical lines.---------------------------------------------------------------------- How many first year engineering students does it take to change a light bulb? None. That's a second year subject. How many second year engineering students does it take to
Session 1302 Design and Implementation of a Mechanical and Aerospace Program Assessment Model Dick Desautel San Jose State UniversityAbstractThis paper describes both the process and the content we at the SJSU College of Engineeringexperienced in designing, implementing and testing a model assessment system for engineeringprograms. Described in the context of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Programs, thepaper’s focus is on the assessment system design and development, together with a critiquebased on pilot testing. More than two year’s
Paper ID #42860Board 114: Amplifying Resilience and Becoming Critical Advocates: ThreeBlack Engineering Students’ Experiences in a Multi-Institutional SummerCamp CollaborationDr. Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina Dr. Jae Hoon Lim is a Professor of Educational Research at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her research explores the dialogical process of identity construction among students of color and examines the impact of sociocultural factors on their academic experiences. She has served as a co-PI for multiple federal grant projects, including a 1.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation
University, an HBCU, where participating studentsexperienced higher scores and more positive experiences. In another engineering study at Memphis State University, Drouin (1992) suggested thatundergraduate engineering programs have been criticized for not producing engineers who canthink critically23. Rote memorization, perhaps useful in some educational environments, can beharmful in many work environments, particularly technical fields where skills such asunderstanding, comprehension, and application are critical to the success of the organization(Drouin, 1992). Unfortunately, the lecture-homework routine in an engineering curriculumleaves little to no time for reflection, critical and creative thinking, and association. While the
programs to professionals in the field. Active in international aspects of the profession, he teaches and researches in the areas of technological innovation, technological literacy, and international dimensions of technological education.Dr. Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of Technology Page 22.190.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 An Investigation of the Perceptions of Gains from Undergraduate International Exchange Programs: The Tale of AtlantisAbstractIn this paper, we provide the quantitative results collected through a two-column surveyinstrument with which
Paper ID #38481Oral Assessments as an Early Intervention StrategyCurt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego Curt Schurgers is an Teaching Professor in the UCSD Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. His research and teaching are focused on course redesign, active learning, and project-based learning.Dr. Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego Saharnaz Baghdadchi is an Assistant Teaching Professor at UC San Diego. She is interested in scholarly teaching and uses active learning techniques to help students achieve an expert-like level of thinking. She guides students in bridging the gap
Paper ID #42681Navigating the Theory-to-Practice Gap: Insights from a Process Safety EducationPilot StudyMrs. Brittany Lynn Butler-Morton, Rowan UniversityCayla Ritz, Rowan University Cayla Ritz, is pursuing a Ph.D in Engineering Education in the Experiential Engineering Education Department at Rowan University. Her research focuses on how story-driven games can be used to help engineering students understand how they may make decisions in professional engineering roles. She is particularly interested in how engineers make decisions in public welfare, community/environmental safety, and social contexts.Dr. Elif Miskioglu
Paper ID #41476Navigating Transformational Resistance: Exploring Humanitarian EngineeringStudents’ Capacities for Addressing Systemic Causes of Infrastructure ServiceDisparitiesMs. Emma Sophie Stine, University of Colorado Boulder Emma Stine is pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she is researching student experiences before, during, and after attending a graduate program in humanitarian engineering, focusing on how these experiences influence career goals and outcome expectations. She is interested in how these goals align with social justice movements, including if and how
Paper ID #44184Understanding the Nature and Evolution of Sustainability Mindset in First-YearEngineering StudentsKrystal Colon, University of Puerto RicoAndrea Karola Rivera Castro, University of Puerto RicoDr. Aidsa I. Santiago-Rom´an, University of Puerto Rico Dr. Aidsa I. Santiago-Rom´an is a Professor and Former Chair in the Engineering Sciences and Materials (CIIM) Department at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayag¨uez Campus (UPRM). Dr. Santiago earned a BS and MS in Industrial Engineering from UPRM and Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Dr. Santiago has over 20 years of experience in academia and
Paper ID #34826Introducing Multidisciplinary Engineering in a Diverse InterdisciplinaryVirtual Summer Camp for Underrepresented 9th - 12th Graders in RuralLouisiana (Evaluation, Diversity)Dr. Deborah Athas Dardis, Southeastern Louisiana UniversityDr. Ahmad Fayed, Southeastern Louisiana University Ahmad Fayed is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology, a former member of the Experiential Learning team, and the Teaching Excellence Team at Southeastern Louisiana University. Ahmad holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and taught several engineering classes at multiple
AC 2009-1429: A CASE STUDY OF REENGNINEERINGGene Dixon, East Carolina University Page 14.8.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A CASE STUDY OF REENGNINEERING Gene Dixon East Carolina UniversityAbstractOrganizations undertake reengineering in a variety of ways and for a variety of reasons mostly centeredon improving productivity and profitability. Reengineering has been implemented on a variety of scalesincluding a department, a division, a company a business unit or a corporation typically with variedimpact and effectiveness. This paper presents a continuing
Paper ID #9049Predicting Entrepreneurial Intent among Entry-Level Engineering StudentsDr. Mark F Schar, Stanford University Dr. Schar works in the Center for Design Research - Designing Education Lab at Stanford University. He is also a member of the Symbiotic Project of Affective Neuroscience Lab at Stanford University and a Lecturer in the School of Engineering. Dr. Schar’s area of research is ”pivot thinking” which is the intersection of design thinking and the neuroscience of choice where he has several research projects underway. He has a 30 year career in industry as a Vice President with The Procter & Gamble
Paper ID #37083Student competency, autonomy, and relatedness in a practice-oriented engineering program: An application of self-determination theoryBethany PopelishTobias Reynolds-TylusMelissa Wood Aleman (Professor) Dr. Melissa Aleman (Ph.D. University of Iowa) is Professor of Communication Studies at James Madison University and has published research using qualitative interviewing, ethnographic and rhetorical methods to examine communication in diverse cultural contexts ranging from multicultural families to engineering education and makerspaces. She has advised undergraduate and graduate students in
Paper ID #33949S-STEM Student Reflections and IDP ProcessDr. Laura Kasson Fiss, Michigan Technological University Laura Kasson Fiss is a Research Assistant Professor in the Pavlis Honors College at Michigan Techno- logical University. She holds a PhD from Indiana University in English (2013). Her work has appeared in ASEE, FYEE, the NCHC Monograph Series, and elsewhere. Research areas include reflection, commu- nication, curriculum design, and Victorian humor.Dr. John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University As Professor for Mechanical Engineering Technology at Michigan Technological University, Dr. Irwin teaches
Paper ID #33450Cohort-Based Supplemental Instruction Sessions as a Holistic RetentionApproach in a First-Year Engineering CourseMiss Nisha Abraham, University of Texas at Austin Nisha coordinates the Supplemental Instruction program. She received her B.S. in cell and molecular biology from The University of Texas at Austin in 2007, her M.S. in biology from Texas A&M University in 2012 and her M.A. in STEM Education from The University of Texas at Austin in 2019. Additionally, she has over five years of combined industry and science research experience, has worked as a senior bioscience associate at UT’s Austin Technology
Paper ID #18282Case Studies of Problem Exploration Processes in Engineering DesignMs. Jaryn Studer, Iowa State University Jaryn Studer is a Graduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University pursuing her M.S. in Human Computer Interaction. She received her B.S. in Industrial Engineering at West Virginia University. Her research interests include design and strategies to develop creative thinking.Dr. Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan Shanna Daly is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. She has a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Dayton (2003) and a Ph.D. in
Paper ID #15763Transforming a Dynamics Course to an Active, Blended, and CollaborativeFormat: Focus on the FacultyProf. 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.Dr. Maria J. Gerschutz, Trine University After earning her doctorate from Wright State University, Dr. Gerschutz spent five years working for WillowWood, a lower-limb prosthetic company
relevance and/oreffectiveness of current engineering programs to meet fast-changing industrial and societal needs.14,15,16 In particular, the freshman year experience was viewed as the most significant factoraffecting student retention rate, it elicited great attention from researchers and practitioners.17Purpose of the StudyThis paper presents results from a mixed-method research study that explored the attitudes,perceptions, and experience of students enrolled in an introduction to engineering course at UNCCharlotte during fall 2009. Major contextual and individual factors were incorporated into thestudy to evaluate their influence on students‟ perceptions and experiences during their firstsemester in the major. In particular, the