Conference Session

Assessing Where We Stand

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Pangborn; Renata Engel

interesting to see if and how the matrices are different ifdocumented separately for lower-division students and upper-division students, respectively.Another approach to analysis involves “cluster” concepts, wherein the kinds of activities thatstudents identify with “knowledge of contemporary issues” (program outcome “j”) can beassociated with their experiences in courses such as history (HIST 001 & 002), labor andindustrial relations (L I R 400), economics (ECON 002) and science, technology and society(S T S 100). Page 10.193.6 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Jens Jorgensen; Lueny Morell de Ramírez; José L. Zayas; John Lamancusa

Design Matrix: The first step was the development of an Overall Project Assessment Design Matrix, where each task’s goals - as defined in the Strategic Plan6 Resource: Stevens, Floraline et al, “User Friendly Handbook for Project Evaluation: Science, Mathematics,Engineering and Technology Education, NSF 93-152. Page 2.281.57 Resource: Suskie, Linda A., “Questionnaire Survey Research, What Works,2nd edition, Association forInstitutional Research, Florida State University, 1996 6 were outlined. Associated with

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Holt, Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.; Hongchi Shi, Texas State University, San Marcos; Harold Stern, Texas State University, San Marcos

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

. Available from: http://www.acm.org/education/curricula.html.10. D. Soldan, J. L. A. Hughes, J. Impagliazzo, A. McGettrick, V. Nelson, P. K. Srimani and M. D. Theys. Computer Engineering 2004 Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Degree Programs in Computer Engineering. 2004 December 2004. Available from: http://www.acm.org/education/curricula.html.11. T. Chen, Q. Shi, J. Wang and N. Bao, Multicore Challenge in Pervasive Computing Education, The 3rd International Conference on Grid and Pervasive Computing, 2008, pp. 310-315.12. D. J. Ernst and D. E. Stevenson, Concurrent CS: Preparing Students for a Multicore World, Annual Joint Conference Integrating Technology into Computer Science Education 2008, pp. 230

Conference Session

Unique Laboratory Experiments & Programs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Nghia Le

8 GND g 220Ω Figure 15 – The PLD, the Decoder/Drivers, and the 7-segment DisplaysIII. ConclusionThe project produces visual indicators for the value of the coin passing in front of thedetection inductor. It consists of different analog/digital circuits that the students havelearned during the first three semesters in the Electrical Engineering Technology Programof Purdue University. This design gives the students the opportunity to put into practicethe theories and applications they possess. It also enhances their troubleshooting skills.Bibliography1. Boylestad, R. L. (1995). Introductory circuit analysis (6th ed.). Ohio: Merrill Publishing.2

Conference Session

Teaching Design with a Twist

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Bannerot

generate an appropriate solution or, perhapsmore importantly, to evaluate the solution. We have used exercises in specification developmentin both our freshman “Introduction to Mechanical Engineering” course and our sophomore designcourse. This paper will describe these exercises and provide an example.Preface“The mere formulation of a problem is far more often essential than its solution…” -- AlbertEinstein1“The most critical step in the solution of a problem is the problem definition or formulation.” 2, 3, 4“The starting point of most design projects is the identification by a client of a need to be met.” 5 The client’s statement of need must be refined in the problem definition in which 1) objectives areclarified, 2) user requirements are

Conference Session

Ethical & Industrial Issues in BME

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Rebecca Zambon; Rachael Shevin; Cynthia Paschal; Stacy Klein-Gardner

Session 2209 Safe Alternatives For Hands On Learning Of X-Ray Imaging Principles Rachael Shevin1, Rebecca J. Zambon1, Stacy S. Klein 1,2, Cynthia B. Paschal1,3 1 Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235-1631 / 2 University School of Nashville, Nashville, TN 37212 / 3 Department of Radiology & Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel

.[8] Gaskins, W., Clark, D., “Creating an Effective Retention Program,” ASEE FYEE Conference, Paper ID # 28092,2019.[9] Batula, A., Morton, B., Migneco, R. Prockup, M., Schmidt, E., Grunberg, D., “ Music Technology as anIntroduction to STEM,” ASEE Annual Conference and Proceedings, Paper ID # AC 2012-3777, 2012.[10] Campbell, B., “Inspiring Future Engineers: Teaching Basic Electronics to create Theremin Based MusicalInstruments,” ASEE Annual Conference and Proceedings, Paper ID # 18879, 2017.[11] Rhudy, M., Rossman, T., “Musical Analogies as a Teaching Tool for Engineering Concepts,” ASEE AnnualConference and Proceedings, Paper ID # 11549, 2015.[12] Zhou, C. “Fostering Creative Engineers: A key to face the complexity of engineering practice

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Lawrence Whitman; S. Hossein Cheraghi; Janet Twomey

Shockerphant Aerospace: Towards a sustainable model for teaching production system concepts Lawrence Whitman, S. Hossein Cheraghi, Janet Twomey Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Wichita State UniversityAbstractUnderstanding cause-and-effect relationships is key to evaluating and designing aproduction system. Traditional instruction methods including textbook study andlectures introduce students to concepts, theories, and formulas involved inmanufacturing systems. Developments in simulation technology have enablededucators to give students a "real-world" model to apply the theories andtechniques learned in the classroom. Simulation has proven to be effective

Collection

2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

important for undergraduate engineering programs to integrate cross-disciplinary learningactivities into the curriculum. Moreover, the emergence of “big data” across many engineering disciplines has led to the need for training and education related to the collection,management, and analysis of “big data”. We develop an interdisciplinary, active learning module for First-Year Engineering (FYE) programs that combines content from civil, electrical, andcomputer engineering while also familiarizing students with “big data” science. In this learning module, students compare and contrast the challenges of gathering comprehensive and qualitytransportation data through advanced technologies and traditional approaches. Students develop basic computer code

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Angolia, East Carolina University; John Pickard, East Carolina University; Leslie Pagliari, East Carolina University; Charles J Lesko Jr., East Carolina University

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College Industry Partnerships

Paper ID #9813Building Sustainable Industry Partnerships That Engage Faculty and Pre-pare Job Ready StudentsDr. Mark Angolia, East Carolina University Dr. Mark Angolia is an Assistant Professor at East Carolina University in the College of Technology & Computer Science. Prior to entering academia, he held industrial positions in engineering, manufacturing, quality, materials, and operations management for manufacturing companies within the automotive supply chain. In addition to teaching in ECU’s Department of Technology Systems, Dr. Angolia conducts approximately 200 hours per year of industrial training and

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert L. Powell; Michael J. McCarthy; Michael H. Buonocore

, and MRI is treated as a scientific discipline to be critically studied. MRI isalready being regarded as a sub-discipline and professional focus within Engineering, just asNuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) has reached that stature in Chemistry.The Web site described in this paper is largely supported by the National Science FoundationCombined Research Curriculum Development (NSF-CRCD) program. The NSF-CRCD Programis a joint initiative of the NSF Directorates in Engineering (ENG) and in Computer &Information Science & Engineering (CISE). The program supports development of curricula innew emerging technologies, and development of new ways of teaching that utilize the newcommunication technology. MRI is believed to be an important area of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; James D. Sweeney, Oregon State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #16603Shifting Departmental Culture to Re-Situate LearningDr. Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from UC San Diego and his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, all in Chemical Engineering. He currently has research activity in areas related engineering education and is interested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher-level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. His research interests particularly focus on what prevents students from

Conference Session

Motivation and Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allyson Jo Barlow, Oregon State University; Nicole P. Pitterson, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Kathleen Quardokus Fisher, Florida International University; Sean Lyle Gestson, Oregon State University; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University

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Educational Research and Methods

epistemology development students.Dr. Nicole P. Pitterson, Oregon State University Nicole is a postdoctoral scholar at Oregon State University. She holds a PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University and other degrees in Manufacturing Engineering from Western Illinois Univer- sity and a B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Technology, Jamaica. Her research interest is eliciting conceptual understanding of AC circuit concepts using active learning strategies.Dr. Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University Shane Brown is an associate professor and Associate School Head in the School of Civil and Environmen- tal Engineering at Oregon State University. His research interests include

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University; Jianbiao Pan, California Polytechnic State University; James Harris, California Polytechnic State University; Gary Perks, California Polytechnic State University; Linda Shepherd, California Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-227: DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF A PCB LAYOUT ANDMANUFACTURING LABORATORY MODULE IN INTRODUCTORY ELECTRICCIRCUITS FOR EE AND NON-EE MAJORSAlbert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University Albert A. Liddicoat received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering and his M.S. degree in Engineering Management from Stanford University in 1996, 2002 and 1999, respectively. He earned a B.S. degree in Electronic Engineering from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo in 1989. Dr. Liddicoat worked for IBM’s Storage Technology Division from 1990 until 2002 where he held many positions in disk drive development including: servo system test and integration

Collection

2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Milica Markovic

. EM wave simulation: An animated electromagneticwave teaching package. Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 9(4):208-219, 2001.7. Iskander, M. F. Technology-based electromagnetic education. Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEETransactions on, 50(3):1015-1020, 2002.8. Fink, L. D. Creating significant learning experiences: An integrated approach to designing college courses.Jossey-Bass Inc Pub, 2003.9. Belu, R. and Belu, A. Using Symbolic Computation, Visualization, And Computer Simulation Tools To EnhanceTeaching And Learning Of Engineering Electromagnetics. ASEE 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition, 2009.10. Human, I. and Sinigoj, A. R. and Hagler, M. O. Mathematical tools for supporting Web-based education of Proceedings

Collection

2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference

Authors

Sarah Tao, Center for Robust Speech Systems (CRSS), University of Texas at Dallas; Satwik Dutta, University of Texas at Dallas; Yagmur N/A Seven; Dwight Irvin; Jay Buzhardt, University of Kansas; John H. L. Hansen, University of Texas at Dallas

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Diversity

el- ementary educators, and a current NSF-funded project to develop technology to automatically measure child and adult language in preschool and informal learning contexts.Dr. John H. L. Hansen, University of Texas at Dallas John H.L. Hansen, received Ph.D. & M.S. degrees from Georgia Institute of Technology, and B.S.E.E. degree from Rutgers Univ. He joined Univ. of Texas at Dallas (UTDallas) in 2005, where he is Asso- ciate Dean for Research, Prof. of Electrical & Computer Engineering, and holds a joint appointment in School of Behavioral & Brain Sciences (Speech & Hearing). At UTDallas, he established Center for Robust Speech Systems (CRSS). He is an ISCA Fellow, IEEE Fellow, past TC-Chair of

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Reifschneider, Illinois State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-2082: RAPID PROTOTYPE TOOLING TO TEACH NET-SHAPEDMANUFACTURINGLouis Reifschneider, Illinois State University Lou Reifschneider is an Associate Professor in the Department of Technology at Illinois State University. He received his BSME in 1983 from the University of Notre Dame, his MSME in 1984 from the University of Minnesota, and his PhD ME in 1990 from the Ohio State University. Prior to joining ISU, Dr. Reifschneider worked in the field of computational engineering analysis software development focusing on plastics processing. His research interests include plastic product design, mold and die design, and the processing of bio-based materials. Since 1998 he has taught

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 2 - Development, Assessment, and Impact of Experiential Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton; Jennifer Nichwitz, University of Dayton

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

Paper ID #28997Students’ Perception of Collaborative Online International LearningDr. Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton Dr. Appiah-Kubi is an Assistant Professor at the University of Dayton (Department of Engineering Man- agement, Systems and Technology). He has a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a master’s degree in Aviation Systems and Flight Testing from Ohio University and The University of Tennessee respectively. He also has a graduate certificate in Engineering Management. His research interests lie in engineering pedagogies, applications of statistical data analytics, and supply chain

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Korman, California Polytechnic State University; Lonny Simonian, California Polytechnic State University

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Construction

defined as the process of creating an intelligent and computable 3-D data set andsharing the data among the various types of professionals within the design and construction team.BIM technology enables the designer, engineer and builder to visualize the entire scope of abuilding project in 3-D and as well as attached schedule and cost data to the 3-D model andtherefore is ideal for being able to assist improve the collaboration among project participants.Designers and builders can plan-out, in precise detail, the location and clearances needed for acomplete and successful project. Therefore, the authors’ idea was to utilize BIM technologysoftware to enhance student-learning experience as is relates to MEP coordination.MEP Coordination Laboratory

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

James Rehg

Session 2247 Developing Web-Based Courses Using an Online Development Guide and Templates James A. Rehg Penn State AltoonaAbstractThe impact of the web on engineering and engineering technology education is difficult topredict, but it is safe to say that instructional delivery will change as a result of Internettechnology. This paper describes how a traditional engineering technology course can beconverted to web delivery using fourteen prepared HTML templates. Seven of the templates usestandard HTML scripts, and seven use some advanced

Conference Session

Understanding Our Students I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna F. DeFranco, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Kathryn W. Jablokow, Penn State University; Sven G. Bilen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andras Gordon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-3118: THE IMPACT OF COGNITIVE STYLE ON CONCEPTMAPPING: VISUALIZING VARIATIONS IN THE STRUCTURE OF IDEASDr. Joanna F. DeFranco, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley Joanna DeFranco earned her Ph.D. in computer and information science from New Jersey Institute of Technology, M.S. in computer engineering from Villanova University, and B.S. in electrical engineering from Penn State, University Park. She teaches graduate courses, including Problem Solving, Project Man- agement, Software Systems Design, Computer Forensics, Ethics and Values in Science and Technology, Advanced Software Engineering Studio, and an Information Technology seminar. Previous to entering academia, DeFranco held a number of

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Technical Session 5: Strategies for Increasing Classroom Engagement

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Walz, Madison Area Technical College; Michael Arquin; Joel Shoemaker, Madison Area Technical College; Scott Liddicoat; Gabrielle Temple; Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons

Paper ID #37242Delivery and Impact of Virtual Teacher ProfessionalDevelopment WorkshopsKenneth Walz Dr. Walz has been a faculty member at Madison Area Technical College since 2003, teaching science, engineering, and renewable energy technology. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin in Environmental Chemistry and Technology, while conducting electrochemical research on lithium-ion batteries with Argonne National Laboratory and Rayovac. Dr. Walz is an alumnus of the Department of Energy Academies Creating Teacher Scientists Program at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and he has also

Conference Session

FPD 5: Transitions and Student Success, Part I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Skurla, Baylor University; Steven R. Eisenbarth, Baylor University

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First-Year Programs

for Undergraduate Engineering and Computer Science Studies and more recently as the Associate Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. He has developing interests in international education and has a faculty appointment at Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, DPRK. Page 23.1054.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Scholarships for Academic Success Program: A Final ReportAbstractThe primary goal of the Scholarships for Academic Success (SAS) Program, funded through anNSF S-STEM grant, was

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bimal Nepal, Texas A&M University; Eakalak Khan; Om Prakash Yadav; Manan Shah, Texas A&M University

Paper ID #38317Increasing Global Competencies through InternationalInterdisciplinary Undergraduate Research on Big Data inEnergy and Related InfrastructureBimal P. Nepal (Professor) Dr Bimal Nepal is Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. His research interests are in manufacturing, distribution, supply chain management, and engineering education.Eakalak Khan © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Increasing Global Competencies through International

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion/Conservation

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Stratton

with the current sense of analog ordigital electronics, but they were concerned that we maintain a good understanding of digitalcontrol and of telecommunications.My rebuttal to them was that the division to which this paper is being submitted is healthy andgrowing. ASEE’s Energy Conversion and Conservation Division is one of the best in ASEE andrepresents many engineering and engineering technology programs which will be happy toprovide graduates at many levels to meet the needs of the electric utility industry.Two of them felt that we should build consortiums which would better support those institutionswilling to provide good support for power engineering and technology. There was a 1960’smodel at RPI which lasted almost 40 years and a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Ehlig-Economides, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Emily Binks-Cantrell, Texas A&M University; Don R Gilman PE, PMP, Texas A&M University; Mehmet Ayar, TUBITAK; Timothy Allen Robinson, Penn State University; Anthony R Kovscek, Stanford University; Reza Toossi, California State University, Long Beach; Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sukesh K Aghara, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

(Software). Gilman has been active in various local, state, and national organi- zations including Rotary, Computer Cleanup Day, Leadership Brazos, B/CS Library Board, multiple IT groups, and the Software Engineering Task Force for the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.Dr. Mehmet Ayar, TUBITAK Dr. Mehmet Ayar is a scientific programs expert in the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK). He received his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with specialization in STEM education at Texas A&M University in 2012. His research is in ethnographic studies of science and engineering practice, curriculum development, design of learning environments, and robotics activities. Dr. Ayar worked for the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohan Krishnan, University of Detroit Mercy; Shuvra Das, University of Detroit Mercy; Sandra Yost, University of Detroit Mercy; Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster, University of Detroit Mercy

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Teacher of the Year Award in 1996, UDM Faculty Achievement Award in 2001, and the ASEE North-Central Section’s Best Teacher Award in 2002. Das earned his B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology, and M.S. and PhD. degrees from Iowa State University. He was a post-doctoral research associate at University of Notre Dame and worked as an analysis engineer for Concurrent Technologies Corporation prior to joining UDM.Sandra Yost, University of Detroit Mercy Sandra A. Yost, P.E., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she teaches in the areas of control systems, digital and analog circuits and electronics, and design. She is currently

Conference Session

STEM and the Two-Year College

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University; Hanqi Zhuang, Florida Atlantic University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

underrepresented minority (URM) students, particularly Hispanics, in engineeringdisciplines. Our focus on computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering ispoised to make a substantial contribution to addressing America's technological challenges andfostering a more diverse workforce. Below are brief descriptions of the partnering institutions:Florida Atlantic University (FAU): A large, diverse institution offering 180 undergraduate andgraduate degree programs, designated as a "High Research Activity" university by the CarnegieFoundation. FAU serves over 30,000 students and boasts the most racially and ethnically diversestudent body in Florida. The College of Engineering and Computer Science, along with theDepartment of Electrical

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rosalyn Hobson Hargraves, Virginia Commonwealth University; Afroditi Vennie Filippas, Virginia Commonwealth University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

disciplines on the mathematics topics students need to master tobe successful in their respective fields of study. The consortium has more than 50 team membersacross approximately 20 disciplines and from 15 institutions. The goals of the consortium are to  implement major recommendations from the MAA CF project for the purpose of broadening participation in and institutional capacity for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning, especially relative to teaching and learning in undergraduate mathematics courses;  foster a network of faculty and programs in order to promote community and institutional transformation, through shared experiences and ideas for successfully creating functional

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University; Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware; Marcia Gail Headley, University of Delaware

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Environmental Engineering and the Director of First-Year Engineering at the University of Delaware. She received her Bachelor of Technology degree in Civil Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India, and her MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University. She is a teacher-scholar working in the intersection of undergraduate engineering education, sustainable infrastructure, and community engagement. She teaches the introductory engineering course for all first-year undergraduate students in the College of Engineering at UD. Her undergraduate teaching experience includes foundational engineering mechanics courses like statics and strength of materials as well as courses related to