Paper ID #15726First-year Project Experience in Aerospace: Apogee Determination of ModelRockets with Explicit Consideration of Drag Effect ¨Dr. Huseyin Sarper, Old Dominion University H¨useyin Sarper, Ph.D., P.E. is a senior lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals Division at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. He was a professor of engineering and director of the graduate programs at Colorado State University – Pueblo in Pueblo, Col. until 2014. He was also an associate director of Colorado’s NASA Space Grant Consortium between 2007 and 2013. His degrees, all in industrial engineering, are from the
College and his M.S.M.E. and Ph.D. were earned at the University of Arkansas.Mr. Matthew BentonMr. Shahram RiahinezhadMr. Tyler OlheiserFadi AbdulrahimMr. Travis W. Locke c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Poster Embedding Computational Fluid Dynamics Industrial and ResearchScale Projects Using High Performance Computing in an Upper Level Engineering Physics Course This poster focuses on the results of projects in a combined senior levelgraduate level course (enrollment of 12) in fluid dynamics at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), a predominantly undergraduate institution (PUI) . A high performance computing (HPC) cluster, Buddy has been deployed recently at the UCO. The first author
Paper ID #16568The Role of Shared Physical Space in Affording the Creation of Shared Con-ceptual Spaces in Design Project TeamsDr. Penny Kinnear, University of Toronto Penny Kinnear currently works with the Engineering Communication Program at the University of Toronto where she focuses on the development and delivery of Professional Language support for a highly student body. She has a background in applied linguistics, second language and bilingual education and writing education. She is co-author of the book, ”Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Education: An in- troduction through narratives.” Her current research
Paper ID #17221Title IX and Project Lead the Way: Achieving Equity through All-female Co-horts in Public School SettingsMs. Shawna Fletcher, Texas A&M University SHAWNA L. FLETCHER is Director for the Women in Engineering (WE) Program at Texas A&M Uni- versity. Her primary responsibilities include outreach, recruitment and retention programs for women students and faculty in the Dwight Look College of Engineering. She has been President of the Arizona Promoters of Applied Science in Education (APASE) since 2006. She holds an M.S degree in Bioengi- neering and B.S. degrees in Physiological Psychology and Microbiology
Paper ID #15003Writing to Learn Engineering: Identifying Effective Techniques for the Inte-gration of Written Communication into Engineering Classes and Curricula(NSF RIGEE project)Prof. Cary Troy, Purdue University, West Lafayette Cary Troy is an associate professor in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University. His research focuses on environmental fluid mechanics, physical oceanography, coastal engineering, and Lake Michigan, as well as innovative and effective pedagogical techniques in large engineering courses. He teaches courses in elementary fluid mechanics, coastal engineering, environmental fluid
Paper ID #14551Leveraging on Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Methodology to SuccessfullyDeliver a Canadian Net-Zero Commercial Building: A Case Study from theAlberta Construction IndustryDr. Don Mah P.Eng., Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Dr. Don E. Mah earned his PhD in Construction Engineering and Management through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. He has been employed at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology for over twenty years as an Instructor, Associate Chair and Chair in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology and
Paper ID #14596Improvements in Student Spatial Visualization in an Introductory Engineer-ing Graphics Course using Open-ended Design Projects Supported by 3-DPrinted ManipulativesDr. Alex Friess, University of Maine Dr. Friess holds a Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering and a B.Sc. in Physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1997), and currently is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering with the University of Maine (since 2012). Previously he has spent 5 years in Dubai as inaugural faculty of RIT Dubai and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University. Dr. Friess’ industrial and academic career spans a variety of consulting
Paper ID #14539MAKER: From 2-D Projective Geometry to 3-D Object Recognition and 3-DPrinting Processes for High School StudentsMr. Bart Taylor M.Ed., A&M Consolidated High School A Dedicated career and technology teacher with fifteen years of experience in the classroom. Offer a proven track record of commended performance in teaching, and leadership, with a passion for educa- tion and a commitment to continually pursue student, school and district success. Experience includes classroom teaching, motivational speaking, district curriculum and instructional coaching, professional development planning/presenting, high
Paper ID #14716Instructional Demos, In-Class Projects, and Hands-On Homework: ActiveLearning for Electrical Engineering using the Analog DiscoveryDr. Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel Dr. Mazzaro earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Boston University in 2004, a Master of Science from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 2006, and a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University in 2009. From 2009 to 2013, he worked as an Electronics Engineer for the United States Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland. Dr. Mazzaro’s research focuses on studying the unintended behaviors of RF electronics
Paper ID #17588Learning Off the Grid: Implementing Engineering Service Projects in Devel-oping Countries to Achieve Student, Faculty, and Community OutcomesDr. Paul John Ackerman Jr P.E., Virginia Military Institute Paul J, Ackerman, Jr., PhD, PE Paul Ackerman is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Virginia Military Institute (VMI). Paul is also the Assistant Program Director and Faculty Advisor for Keydets Without Borders, VMI’s interna- tional service program. Paul has over 20 years of project management and construction engineering experience on a variety of local, state, and federal projects. In
Paper ID #15027Considering the Effectiveness of Comprehensive Assessment and the Impactof PBL Implementation in a Concrete Industry Project Management CourseDr. Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos Dr. Torres, a native of New Mexico, joined the Department of Engineering Technology (Concrete In- dustry Management program) in August 2013 where he teaches Concrete Construction Methods and a variety of project management courses. He received both of his graduate degrees, Ph.D. and M.S., in Civil Engineering (Structural), from the University of New Mexico. He obtained his B.S. degree, also in Civil Engineering
Paper ID #17119Scaling Up Project-based Learning for a Large Introductory Mechanics CourseUsing Mobile Phone Data Capture and Peer FeedbackMr. John W. Sanders, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign John W. Sanders is currently working toward a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics at the Univer- sity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he has served as the official instructor for an undergraduate- level, introductory dynamics course for the past two summers. He holds a B.S. in Engineering Physics and Mathematics from Saint Louis University, and an M.S. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from the University of
Paper ID #20603A methodology for civil engineering technology senior capstone projects withpublic, private, and federal agency collaboration to assist underserved com-munitiesDr. Bryan Knakiewicz, Savannah State University Dr. Knakiewicz has seven years of field experience as an Interior Systems Estimator, Construction Crew Supervisor, Municipal Engineer/Inspector, and small business owner. As an Engineer and Inspector for the Village of Dundee, MI from 2006-2010, he managed projects relating to the design, construction, and reconstruction of subdivisions, roadways, public utilities, and site plans, including the Village of
Paper ID #17654An Undergraduate Service Learning Research Project using a HumanoidRobot to Enhance Treatment for Children with Autism Spectrum DisorderMs. Jennifer Leaf, Eastern Washington University Jennifer Leaf is a student in the Mechanical Engineering department at Eastern Washington University. She previously received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Pacific Lutheran University and a Master of Science in Computing and Software Systems from the University of Washington, and worked as a software engineer and program manager in private industry. She intends to pursue graduate studies in robotics.Mr. Arin
Paper ID #18731Applying Conjecture Mapping as a Design-Based Research Method to Ex-amine the Design and Implementation of a Teaching Development Project forSTEM FacultyDr. Lori C. Bland, George Mason University Lori C. Bland, Ph.D., is an associate professor at George Mason University. She teaches courses in edu- cational assessment, program evaluation, and data-driven decision-making. Bland received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Virginia. Her current research focuses on identifying, ex- amining, and assessing learning and professional outcomes in formal and informal learning environments
Paper ID #21958Innovative Graduate Engineering Education Implemented with Project-focusedLearning: A Case Study—The Clemson University Deep Orange 3 VehiclePrototype ProgramDavid Schmueser, Clemson University David Schmueser joined the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU- ICAR) in August 2013 as Adjunct Professor of Automotive Engineering. He received his BS and MS degrees in Engineering Mechanics, and a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, all from the Univer- sity of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Prior to joining the CU-ICAR staff, Dr. Schmueser worked as a research engineer at Battelle
Paper ID #27560A Senior Design Project: The Design of an Experimental Carbon DioxideCapture System for Enhancing Student Learning on Green Energy Manu-facturingDr. Richard Chiou, Drexel University Dr. Richard Chiou is Associate Professor within the Engineering Technology Department at Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He received his Ph.D. degree in the G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational background is in manufacturing with an emphasis on mechatronics. In addition to his many years of industrial experience, he has taught many different engineering and
Paper ID #25940A University-State College Collaborative Project to Advance Students’ De-gree Completion and Career Attainment in Engineering and Computer Sci-enceDr. Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University Ali Zilouchian is currently a professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida At- lantic University. He is also currently the Director of ”CAPTURE” program which is related to increasing pipeline, graduation rate as well as future jobs in the State of Florida related to STEM graduates espe- cially Computer Science and Engineering fields. His recent projects have been funded by DOE, Florida
Paper ID #24695Adding the Concept of Improving Product Value to a Design Project in aCourse on Internal Combustion EnginesDr. John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Dr. John R. Reisel is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). He serves as co-director of the Energy Conversion Efficiency Lab. In addition to research into engineering education, his efforts focus on combustion and energy utilization. Dr. Reisel was a 2005 re- cipient of the UWM Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award, a 2000 recipient of the UWM College of Engineering and Applied Science Outstanding
Paper ID #25469Board 101: Project Based Learning for a Mechanical Engineering Major Stu-dent: The Sustainability of Internal Combustion Engines (Student Poster)Mr. Aaron Price Barnett Aaron Barnett is currently a sophomore at Salt Lake Community College studying Material Science En- gineering with a minor in Chemistry. His academic focus includes renewable energy and sustainable materials. As well as helping shape a new generation of engineers and scientists to continue improving the world.Dr. Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College Dr. Nick M. Safai is an ASEE Fellow. He has been an ASEE officer and member for the past
Paper ID #26471Undergraduate Engineering Retention and Enrichment through Implemen-tation of an NSF IUSE Project in an Underrepresented Hispanic Serving In-stitutionDr. Ashis Nandy, Northern New Mexico College Dr. Ashis Nandy is an Associate Professor of Electromechanical Engineering Technology at the Northern New Mexico College, Espanola, New Mexico. He received his Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University in 2012. Prior to that, he earned a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineer- ing from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India (2006), and a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering
Paper ID #26624Board 125: Development of a Project Based, Differentiated Engineering Cur-riculum (DEC) for High School Students [Work in Progress]James M. Muscarella, Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Jim Muscarella is a physics and engineering teacher at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Over the past decade, he has created and developed an engineering program for high school students. Jim holds both a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a M.S. in Education from Drexel University.Ms. Mi Thant Mon Soe, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) Thant is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical
Paper ID #22442The Use of HFOSS Projects in the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women inComputing Open Source DayDr. Cam Macdonell, MacEwan University Cam Macdonell is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at MacEwan University.Heidi J.C. Ellis, Western New England University Heidi Ellis is a Professor in the Computer Science and Information Technology department at Western New England University. Dr. Ellis has a long-time interest in software engineering education and has been interested in student participation in Humanitarian Free and Open Source Software (HFOSS) since 2006. She has received multiple NSF grants
Paper ID #21308The Use of Peer Teaching Quality Managers to Improve Student Learning ina Construction Project Management CourseDr. Anthony Torres, Texas State University Dr. Torres, a native of New Mexico, joined the Department of Engineering Technology (Concrete In- dustry Management program) in August 2013 where he teaches Concrete Construction Methods and a variety of project management courses. He received both of his graduate degrees, Ph.D. and M.S., in Civil Engineering (Structural), from the University of New Mexico. He obtained his B.S. degree, also in Civil Engineering, from New Mexico State University. Dr
Paper ID #22315The Write Background Makes a Difference: What Research and WritingSkills can Predict about Capstone Project SuccessDr. Kris Jaeger-Helton, Northeastern University Professor Beverly Kris Jaeger-Helton, Ph.D. is on the full-time faculty in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University (NU) teaching Simulation Modeling and Analysis, Facilities Planning, and Human-Machine Systems. She is Director of the Galante Engineering Busi- ness Program as well as the Coordinator of Senior Capstone Design in Industrial Engineering at NU. Dr. Jaeger-Helton has also been an active member of
Paper ID #23642Undergraduate Freshman Developing Advanced Research Project: Learn-by-Discovery Module to Investigate Energy Efficiency and Energy Conserva-tion PrinciplesDr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.) Irina Ciobanescu Husanu, Ph. D. is Assistant Clinical Professor with Drexel University, Engineer- ing Technology program. Her area of expertise is in thermo-fluid sciences with applications in micro- combustion, fuel cells, green fuels and plasma assisted combustion. She has prior industrial experience in aerospace engineering that encompasses both theoretical analysis and experimental
Paper ID #23233Work In Progress: Using Current Crowdfunding Projects as Case Studies toEnhance Students’ Understanding of the Design ProcessDr. Derek Breid, Saint Vincent College Derek Breid is an assistant professor of Engineering Science at Saint Vincent College. His interests in- clude integrating active learning techniques into classic engineering courses, and studying the mechanical behavior of soft materials. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work In Progress: Using current crowdfunding projects as case studies to enhance students’ understanding of the
Paper ID #24894Design Projects as a Linkage Between Interests and Career Aspirations: AnExamination of Underrepresented, Incoming-Freshmen STEM StudentsMs. Lauren A Griggs Griggs, Virginia Commonwealth University Lauren received her B.S. in Engineering Science, with a concentration in Nanomedicine from The Uni- versity of Virginia in 2012. As a doctoral student in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Vir- ginia Commonwealth University, Lauren was awarded the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Individual Predoctoral Fellowship through the National Institute of Health. As the Program Coor- dinator for
Paper ID #27861Bringing students to real-world training environment through service-learningsenior capstone projects with K-12 outreach activitiesDr. Zhen Yu, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Jenny Zhen Yu received her Ph.D. (2006) from University of California, Irvine (with Prof. Peter Burke). In 2006 she became a Lead Nanofabrication Engineer at RF Nano Corporation. She was one of the First Employees for this leading carbon nanotube company, which was co-founded by doctoral advisor Peter Burke, to commercialize her Ph.D. thesis work, this thesis formed the core basis of the company technology. She
Paper ID #27836Introducing Emerging Computer Engineering Research to Community Col-lege Students through a Summer Internship Project on Development of a Mo-bile Gesture Recognition SystemDr. Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University Xiaorong Zhang received the B.S. degree in computer science from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, in 2006, the M.S. and the Ph.D. degrees in computer engineering from University of Rhode Island, Kingston, in 2009 and 2013 respectively. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at San Francisco State University. Her research interests include