Conference Session

Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Giancaspro, University of Miami; Diana Arboleda, University of Miami; Seulki Jenny Chin, University of Miami; Liping Yang, University of Miami; Walter G Secada, University of Miami

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Paper ID #42308Multidimensional Aspects of Vector Mechanics Education Using AugmentedRealityDr. James Giancaspro, University of Miami James Giancaspro, Ph.D., P.E. is an associate professor of civil engineering with an emphasis on structures and mechanics. He has two years of industry experience and 18 years of teaching and research experience at the University of Miami. His current engineering education research interests include instructional technology in mechanics, undergraduate student retention, and graduate student support.Dr. Diana Arboleda, University of Miami Diana Arboleda, PhD, is a structural engineering

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chinyere Offor, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania; Tiffanie R Smith, Lincoln University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Professor of Computer Science at Lincoln University of PA. She received her Ph.D. in Human Centered Computing from the University of Florida in the Depart- ment of Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering in 2019 . Her research interests include educational technologies, embodied learning, culturally relevant education, and broadening minority par- ticipation in STEM. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Development and Implementation of a Virtual Reality Application in HighSchool Geometry EducationIntroduction and GoalThe average Geometry classroom is too traditional in its teaching methods. The emphasis onnumeracy, arithmetic and algebraic reasoning has caused many a student to

Conference Session

Statics Fanatics 2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Damon Kirkpatrick; Michael Anderson, United States Air Force

aerial robots, flight control of Micro Air Vehicles (MAV), sports science and sports technology. Dr Anderson has worked as an F-16 flight control actuation systems engineer and as a Deputy Division Chief in the Air Force Research Laboratory's Munitions Directorate where he led research in GPS-denied navigation for multi-agent autonomous systems. Dr Anderson is a registered Professional Engineer and an Associate Fellow of the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Work-in-Progress

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Louis Nadelson, Utah State University; Rick Ubic, Boise State University

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Materials

and technology teacher, as well as several years of electrical and mechanical engineering design experience as a practicing engineer. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Swarthmore College, his Master’s of Education degree from the University of Massachusetts, and a Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Doctorate in Engineering Education from Purdue University.Dr. Louis Nadelson, Utah State University Louis S. Nadelson is an associate professor and director for the Center for the School of the Future in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education at Utah State University. He has a BS from Colorado State University, a BA from the Evergreen State College, a MEd from Western

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lenz Kaspar Bayas, Boise State University; Lisa A. Giacumo, Boise State University; Chantel Early, Boise State University; Kendra Rishell Peterson, Boise State University; Arvin Farid, Boise State University; Briceland McLaughlin, Boise State University; Donald Plumlee P.E., Boise State University; Mojtaba Sadegh, Boise State University; Tammi Vacha-Haase, Boise State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

support marginalized populations, global training initiatives, and performance improvement.Chantel Early, Boise State University Chantel Early (she/her) graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 2014 with a B.S. in Electri- cal Engineering, she recently separated from the Coast Guard however to focus on the OPWL Master’s program. Chantel lives in Port Angeles, WA with her husband Tim, who is a helicopter pilot, and their two dogs, Rey and Maddy. Currently, Chantel is working on investigating the outcomes of organiza- tional systems designed to support engineers from low income, first generation, and underrepresented backgrounds.Kendra Rishell Peterson, Boise State UniversityDr. Arvin Farid, Boise State

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 3

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Rachmadian Wulandana, State University of New York at New Paltz

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Diversity, Professional Papers

projects inspired by contemporary scientific investigation. My current research topics are motivated by improvement and innovation of engineering designs evolved in sustainable technology. Undergoing research projects include investigations of vortex-induced blade-less turbines and Tesla turbines for renewable energy applications, utilization of thermoelectric semiconductors for cooling, and research on supercritical carbon dioxide and refrigerants for green power generation. Relevant research interest includes numerical simulation of thermal-fluid interaction and biomimetic designs. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Balancing Theory, Programming, and Practical Application for

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meiqin Li, University of Virginia; Stacie Pisano, University of Virginia; Jennifer Felder Marley, University of Virginia; Anne M Fernando, University of Virginia; Lindsay Wheeler, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

science.Stacie Pisano, University of Virginia After receiving a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, Stacie Pisano worked as an Electrical Engineer and Technical Manager at AT&T and Lucent Technologies Bell Laboratories for 16 years, designing and developing telecommunications equipment. She has been teaching at University of Virginia since 2002, and is currently the Director of the Center for Applied Math.Jennifer Felder Marley, University of Virginia Jennifer Marley is an Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Virginia. She received the B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical

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2015 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Paul Nissenson

67 Impact of a hybrid format on student performance and perceptions in an introductory computer programming course Paul Nissenson Department of Mechanical Engineering California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CAAbstractThis study describes the development and implementation of a hybrid format with a flippedclassroom approach in an introductory computer programming course for mechanical engineers atCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). Two sections of the coursewere taught during Spring

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

.7Ongoing growth of community collegesWhile some of U.S. community college growth has leveled in the last two years, the nation hasseen a tremendous growth in the past 15 years in this sector. Currently, community collegesserve more first-generation college students, those who are traditionally underrepresented inscience technology, engineering and math (STEM), and others with financial needs than four-year universities. According to the American Council of Community Colleges, full timeenrollment in community colleges remain stable, with approximately 8,000,000 students enrolledfull time, yet part time enrollment is on the rise.7 Importantly, community colleges in the state inwhich this research is being conducted enroll approximately 2.6 million

Conference Session

Evidence-based Practices in Faculty Development

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mary Slowinski, College of the Canyons; Gabrielle P. Temple; Kenneth Walz, Madison Area Technical College

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Faculty Development Division

Technical College, where he also serves as the director of the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education (CREATE). Dr. Walz is also an adjunct professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Wiscon- sin. He has served as teacher for the UW Delta Center for Integrating Research, Teaching and Learning, and has mentored several graduate students who completed teaching internships while creating new in- structional materials for renewable energy and chemical education. Dr. Walz is also an instructor with the Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP), delivering professional development courses in energy science for public school teachers. Dr. Walz is an alumnus of the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Yeary, University of Oklahoma; Tian Yu, University of Oklahoma; Robert Palmer, University of Oklahoma; Mike Biggerstaff, University of Oklahoma; L. Fink, University of Oklahoma; Carolyn Ahern, Ahern and Associates

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

research mission of ouruniversity laboratory, as depicted in Figure 1. The synergistic interaction between teachingand research, their drivers and end-results is also illustrated. These drivers can be classifiedinto those of resource needs (e.g. qualified personnel) and technology related issues. Resource Page 11.52.3needs can be further classified into three types – (1) design and application engineers, (2) radarsystem integrators and managers, and (3) research and development scientists. These needsare met by BS, MS, and PhD graduates, respectively. Thus our undergraduate and gradu-ate educational initiatives have been developed to provide an

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Controls Laboratories

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Driss Benhaddou, University of Houston; Alan Rolf Mickelson, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

materialand thereby integrated into examinations and homework. We developed set of remotely controlled laboratories covering optical circuits concepts. Thelaboratories are currently implemented in the Engineering Technology Department at the Universityof Houston in an upper division undergraduate course, The experiments have also been used at theUniversity of Colorado at Boulder. Formative assessment provides numerous benefits to measurestudent learning outcome. Other researchers have explored the use of formative assessment toguide online learning. To the best of our knowledge, embedded formative techniques have not beenpreviously used in online laboratories. This paper will present results of embedded assessmenttechniques conducted in this

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orla LoPiccolo M. Arch, PDip (CM), Architect, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Architectural

students throughwork experience storytelling.BackgroundHere is the back story. The Farmingdale State College Materials and Methods of Construction I(CON 161) course is required for freshman in both the Architecture Engineering Technology andConstruction Management Engineering Technology programs. It is a 3 hour, once a weekfoundation lecture course that introduces students to: the construction industry, soils,foundations, heavy timber, light wood framing, masonry, and steel frame construction. The vastmajority of students in this course are male commuter students who also work part-time in jobsthat are in or outside of the construction industry. The author has taught numerous sections ofthis course over the past 8 years and has tested a variety of

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Matin Meskin, University at Buffalo; Mohammed Safiuddin, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #12496Test Bed for a Cyber-Physical System (CPS) Based on Integration of Ad-vanced Power Laboratory and eXtensible Messaging and Presence Protocol(XMPP)Dr. Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State College llya Grinberg graduated from the Lviv Polytechnic Institute (Lviv, Ukraine) with an M.S in E.E. and earned a Ph.D. degree from the Moscow Institute of Civil Engineering (Moscow, Russia). He has over 40 years of experience in design and consulting in the field of power distribution systems and design automation. He has over 40 published papers. Currently he is professor of engineering technology at SUNY Buffalo State. His

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Technical Session 10: STEM Outreach

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University; Nick Lux, Montana State University ; Barrett Frank, Montana State University; Shannon D. Willoughby, Montana State University; Brock J. LaMeres P.E., Montana State University - Bozeman; Rachelle Codie Weyerbacher, Montana State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

preparation and K-12 contexts, educational gaming design and integration, and new technologies for teaching and learning.Barrett Frank, Montana State UniversityDr. SHANNON D WILLOUGHBY WILLOUGHBYDr. Brock J. LaMeres P.E., Montana State University - Bozeman Dr. Brock J. LaMeres is a Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Mon- tana State University (MSU) and the Director of the Montana Engineering Education Research Center (MEERC). LaMeres is also the Boeing Professor at MSU where he is responsible for initiatives to im- prove the professional skills of engineering graduates. LaMeres teaches and conducts research in the area of computer engineering. LaMeres is currently studying the effectiveness

Collection

2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Laurent Simon; Piero Armenante; Rajesh Dave

Camp Pharma: A Novel Initiative to Generate a Pipeline of Diverse Student Talents in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Laurent Simon, Piero Armenante, and Rajesh Dave Otto H. York Department of Chemical Engineering New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ 07102AbstractCamp Pharma is a new educational and outreach initiative, launched at NJIT, focusing on the preparationof a future qualified workforce of diverse talents for pharmaceutical manufacturing. This initiative issponsored by, and organized within the framework of, the Center for Structured Organic ParticulateSystems (C-SOPS), a newly created Engineering

Conference Session

College-Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faye R. Jones, Florida State University; Marcia A. Mardis, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Divya Pahuja, Florida State University

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College Industry Partnerships

Director of the Information Institute. Author of numerous publication and recipient of over two decades of federally funded research grants, Dr. Mardis’ work focuses on professional identity creation, educational text and data mining, and technician education improvement.Divya Pahuja, Florida State University Divya Pahuja is a graduate research assistant at the School of Information at Florida State University. Her research interests include the use of text mining techniques and data analytics to explore gaps in educational pathways and healthcare industries. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Are We Teaching What They Want? A Comparative Study of What AM

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hitesh D. Vora, Oklahoma State University; Pragya Niraula, Oklahoma State University; Amrit Sunil Chugani, Oklahoma State University; Nilesh Anil Baraskar, Oklahoma State University; Anusha Sunil Saraf, Oklahoma State University; Michael L. McCombs, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #30206Relationship of the Industrial Assessment Center to the Land-GrantMission of the Oklahoma State UniversityDr. Hitesh D. Vora, Oklahoma State University Dr. Hitesh D. Vora is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He received his Ph.D. and Masters’ from the University of North Texas in Materials Science & Engineering (in 2013) and Mechanical Engineering Technology (in 2008), respectively. Dr. Vora is a Director of the Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) at Oklahoma State University, which is funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) for the year 2016-2021 with total funding of $1.8

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 2 Slot 2 Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 CoNECD

Authors

Leroy L. Long III, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Irvine; Morris Council III, University of West Georgia

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CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #28426Black Unicorns: STEM Access for Black Student-Athletes in Non-RevenueSportsDr. Leroy L. Long III, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Dr. Leroy Long III is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Fundamentals at Embry-Riddle Aeronauti- cal University in Daytona Beach, FL. Dr. Long directs a research team called Engineering and Sports Engagement (EASE). His research interests include: (a) equity and inclusion, (b) student retention and career readiness, as well as (c) students’ technology use, with a particular focus on STEM students. He has helped to lead research, funded by the NCAA

Conference Session

Innovative & Computer-Assisted Lab Study

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Hur Koser; Dennis Freeman; Alexander Aranyosi; Aleem Siddiqui

Session 1426 A Microfluidics Laboratory Teaching Module A. J. Aranyosi *,+, Aleem Siddiqui*, Hür Köser#, Dennis M. Freeman *,+ *Massachusetts Institute of Technology / #Yale University / +Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and TechnologyAbstractWe have developed a teaching module to engage undergraduate engineering students in anintroductory research project. Pairs of students proposed and carried out self-designed projectsto study diffusion in microfluidic

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2018 ASEE Conferences - Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration / San Antonio proceedings

Authors

Te-Shun Chou

degree of proficient in the subject of RMON model Q3. The degree of proficient in the subject of the analysis SNMP messages Q1. The readings helped me broaden my perspectives of enterprise information 4 technology management from different points of view. Functional Q2. The reading comment helped me grasp key ideas in the article. model Q3. The project helped me acquire a deeper understanding of the subject I researched. Proceedings of the 2018 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2018 American Society for Engineering Education

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2019 ERC

Authors

Patrick Shiflette

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONCASE EXAMPLE: RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPSCHINESE ENGINEER’S TARGETING OF HIGHLY SENSITIVE DEFENSE MATERIALSA Chinese citizen and lawful permanent resident of the UnitedStates worked as a senior engineer and scientist at a U.S. compa- The U.S. Air Force declared theny, working on engines used by the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 and F-35 documents in the Chinese citizen’sfighter aircraft. The Chinese citizen expressed to others his desire possession could have compromisedto return to China to advance his career and work on research proj- broader research andects related to his work at the U.S. company. The Chinese citizen development effortsthen sought out

Conference Session

Computers in Education 2 - Programming 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Safia Malallah, Kansas State University; Khaled Nasser Alsalmi, The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training; Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

thinking by modeling playground environments. She seeks to expand her experience by volunteering and helping to facilitate STEM workshops.Mr. Khaled Nasser Alsalmi, The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training Computer instructor level ’A’ .Dr. Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University Dr. Josh Weese is a Teaching Assistant Professor at Kansas State University in the department of Com- puter Science. Dr. Weese joined K-State as faculty in the Fall of 2017. He has expertise in data science, software engineering, web technologies, computer science education, and primary and secondary outreach programs. Dr. Weese has been the lead developer for the PhysPort Data Explorer, a data analytics and visualization

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Silver, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Elizabeth Friedman, The University of Illinois, Chicago

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

programs. In this poster/short paper, we will present informationabout the initial IDP templates that have been developed as part of an NSF Workshop grant anddiscuss its use in engineering master’s programs.Individual Development Plans (IDPs) are tools used in industry and education to help employeesdefine and pursue their career and professional goals and have become more prevalent in sciencePhD and Postdoctoral programs. However, IDPs are not as common in master’s programs. TheSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) IDP templates available online aretargeted towards doctoral degrees and research careers. While many of these IDPs do haveprofessionally oriented sections, they are not relevant for more professionally oriented

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2022 ASEE - North Central Section Conference

Authors

Ruth Camille Pflueger, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Jonathan Alan Meckley, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College

the Plastics Engineering Technology program at The Pennsylva- nia State University at Erie, The Behrend College (PSB) for 10 years. He is now the Program Coordinator. He has been teaching full-time since 1999 and part-time since 1990. In 2008 he was promoted to Associate Professor. Mr. Meckley has been a firm believer in the need for better writing for engineering and won ”Best Paper in the Injection Molding Division” for the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference in 2008. During his time at Penn State, he has been involved with Senior Project teams and advised on their papers. One of his goals with his lab courses was to increase the quality of lab reports with a focus on explaining why the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #21387REU Site: Sustainability of Horizontal Civil Networks in Rural AreasDr. Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Shannon Bartelt-Hunt is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Nebraska. She received her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Virginia and her research focuses on the fate and transport of biologically-active organic contaminants in agricultural systems and water reuse in agriculture. She is a faculty fellow of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska and maintains a courtesy appointment in the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #25645Board 10: REU Site: Sustainability of Horizontal Civil Networks in RuralAreasDr. Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Shannon Bartelt-Hunt is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Nebraska. She received her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Virginia and her research focuses on the fate and transport of biologically-active organic contaminants in agricultural systems and water reuse in agriculture. She is a faculty fellow of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska and maintains a courtesy appointment

Conference Session

Women Faculty & the NSF ADVANCE Program

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rachelle Heller; H. David Snyder; Catherine Mavriplis; Charlene Sorensen

Page 10.1286.6funds, lab space, grace period for service or advising, etc. “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education”The session on research included presenters from various granting agencies and researchinstitutions. These individuals gave participants information regarding the obtaining offunding before and after procuring a position, writing strong proposals, interacting withprogram officers, differences between federal and non-federal agencies, and issues ofpatents, technology transfer and ownership.The session on service addressed various concerns regarding the amount and types ofservice as well as

Conference Session

Discipline Specific Topics and Techniques

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yukiko Maeda, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kimberly Joy Perram; Vivian Gregory Alexander

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #10849Preliminary Analyses of Survey and Student Outcome Data using the GlobalReal-Time Tool for Teaching Enhancement (G-RATE)Ms. Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University, West Lafayette Nikitha Sambamurthy is pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research interests include: blended-learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educa- tion, and the implementation and assessment of games for engineering knowledge transfer.Dr. Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monica F. Cox, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education and is

Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Brian Savilonis

requirementshave long included 2 projects, each the equivalent of three 7-week courses. The firstproject (Interactive Qualifying project or IQP) is usually completed during the junioryear. The IQP challenges students to work on an interdisciplinary problem located at theinterface of science, technology, and societal needs. Approximately half of the studentbody complete their IQP at one of 23 global project centers. The second project (MajorQualifying project or MQP), typically completed as a senior, is within the student’smajor, and usually constitutes a capstone design experience. Recently, WPI’s GreatProblems Seminars [8] were designed to bring first year engineering students intomeaningful contact with current events, societal problems, and human needs