Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Davis. Prof. West holds a Ph.D. in Control and Dynamical Systems from the California Institute of Technology and a B.Sc. in Pure and Applied Mathematics from the University of Western Australia. His research is in the field of scientific computing and numerical analysis, where he works on computational algorithms for simulating complex stochastic systems such as atmospheric aerosols and feedback control. Prof. West is the recipient of the NSF CAREER award and is a University of Illinois Distinguished Teacher-Scholar and College of Engineering Education Innovation Fellow.Prof. Craig Zilles, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Craig Zilles is an Associate
Paper ID #14390Architectural Evaluation of Master Data Management (MDM): LiteratureReviewDr. Gholam Ali Shaykhian, NASA Ali has received a BS degree in Electronics, a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Computer Systems and a second M.S. degree in Operations Research from the University of Central Florida and has received a Ph.D. degree in Operations Research from the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). His research interests include knowledge management, data mining, object-oriented methodologies, design patterns, software safety, genetic and optimization algorithms. Dr. Shaykhian is a professional member of the
Paper ID #16761The State of IPv6: Measuring Global AdoptionMr. John Pickard, East Carolina University Dr. Pickard is an Assistant Professor at East Carolina University in the College of Engineering and Tech- nology. He teaches undergraduate and graduate Information and Computer Technology (ICT) courses within the Department of Technology Systems. Dr. Pickard plays an active role in building positive and sustainable industry relationship between the college, local businesses, and industry partners. Current industry recognized certifications include; Cisco Certified Network Professional, Microsoft Certificated
Engineering Education (ASEE), serving as the past Program Chair for the Minorities in En- gineering Division. He has served as a chair, vice-chair, program chair, and program committee member for numerous conferences of ASEE.Dr. Khalil A. Said c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Effectiveness of ITIL: IT professionals’ perspectivesAbstract: The rapid changes in IT technologies has introduced numerous challenges in dealingwith the complexity of the tools, technologies, and processes align with IT business objectives.Organizations faced dealing with rapid technology changes and complex IT disciplines whileconducting business. Often, business leaders who demand speedy changes
Paper ID #19699A Real-World Example for Student Learning: BTSU Cafeteria SimulationDr. Hassan Rajaei, Bowling Green State University Hassan Rajaei is a professor of computer science at Bowling Green State University, Ohio. His research interests include cloud computing, High Performance Computing (HPC), distributed simulation, parallel and distributed processing, communication networks, wireless communications, and virtual training envi- ronments. Rajaei received his Ph.D. from Royal Institute of Technology, KTH, Stockholm, Sweden, and he holds a M.S.E.E. from the University of Utah, and a BS from University of Tehran.Mr
treat- ment, cancer care simulation, and games as a tool for improving educational outcomes. Dr. Whittinghill is the director of GamesTherapy.org. Prior to joining Purdue he was a senior software engineer in the research industry focused upon the fields of visualization, games, agent-based modeling, digital anti-tampering, robotics, pharmaceuticals, and web development. His primary skills expertise is in computer programming.Mr. Jacob Samuel Brown, Purdue University Jacob holds a Master of Science in Computer Graphics Technology, which he obtained at Purdue Univer- sity in 2013. His work has been featured in various conferences including SIGGRAPH and Eurographics. He currently lives in Chicago, IL where he works
AC 2012-3122: DEVELOPING VIRTUAL CLUSTERS FOR HIGH PER-FORMANCE COMPUTING USING OPENNEBULAMr. Jason St. John, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jason St. John earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer & Information Technology (Network Engineering Technology concentration) from Purdue University, West Lafayette in December 2010. In January 2011, Jason accepted a position as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Computer & Information Technology at Purdue University working under Dr. Thomas Hacker. Jason is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in high performance computing systems.Prof. Thomas J. Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette Thomas J. Hacker is an Associate Professor of computer
AC 2008-2849: A TAXONOMY OF EPP PROBLEMSPeter Boerger, Engineering Economic Associates, LLC Peter Boerger is an independent consultant specializing in solving problems that incorporate both technological and economic aspects. He has worked and published for over 20 years on the interface between engineering, economics and public policy. His education began with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, adding a Master of Science degree in a program of Technology and Public Policy from Purdue University and a Ph.D. in Engineering Economics from the School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University. His firm, Engineering Economic
2006-1206: TWO MATHEMATICS COURSES FOR ARCHITECTURE COLLEGESTUDENTS: FROM CONTEXT PROBLEMS TO DESIGN TASKSIgor Verner, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Dr. Igor Verner is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Education in Technology and Science, TechnionSarah Maor, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Dr. Sarah Maor is a Lecturer at the Hadassa-Wizo College of Design, Haifa, Israel Page 11.1352.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Two Mathematics Courses for Architecture College Students: From Context Problems to Design TasksAbstractThis paper considers Mathematical
Paper ID #14841’I Survived the Crisis!’ - Using Real World Scenarios to Teach Crisis Leader-ship Skills to Undergraduate Engineering StudentsDr. Eva Andrijcic, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Eva Andrijcic serves as an Assistant Professor of Engineering Management at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She received her Ph.D. and M.S. in Systems and Information Engineering from University of Virginia, where she worked at the Center for Risk Management of Engineering Systems. She received a B.S. in mathematics from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. Her major interests are in the areas of risk analysis and management
Paper ID #12512Collaboration Across Linked Disciplines: Skills and Roles for IntegratingSystems Engineering and Program ManagementDr. Eric Scott Rebentisch, MIT Eric Rebentisch is a research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he leads the Consortium for Engineering Program Excellence and numerous research projects. His research has ad- dressed the development and management of enterprise technical competencies, including knowledge management and knowledge transfer, intellectual capital management, long-term institutional change, and the ”fuzzy front end” of product development. He is co-author of
Paper ID #6720Implementing a service learning class for undergraduate engineers with littlerequired budgetDr. Joan B Schuman, Missouri University of Science & Technology Dr. Joan Schuman is an assistant teaching professor in the Engineering Management at Missouri S&T. She has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Arkansas and completed her Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering. Schuman teaches a variety of courses including several in Project Management. She has several years of industrial experience in the aerospace industry but is now focusing on engineering education with a special interest in
Paper ID #8816A Partial Flip, A Whole Transformation: Redesigning Sophomore CircuitsDr. Theresa Mae Swift, Missouri University of Science & Technology Theresa M. Swift is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer En- gineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She teaches the sophomore circuits and introduction to electronic devices courses for ECE majors as well as a service course in circuits for other engineering disciplines on campus. She is a member of both the ECE curriculum committee and the cur- riculum committee for all engineering disciplines on the
Paper ID #7254Engaging Students with Visual Impairments in Engineering and ComputerScience through Robotic Game Programming (research-to-practice)Dr. Chung Hyuk Park, Georgia Institute of Technology Chung Hyuk Park is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Seoul National Uni- versity, Seoul, Korea, in 2000 and 2002 respectively, and his Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2012. His research interests include machine learning, networked
AC 2010-417: AN EVALUATION OF THE USE OF A COMMERCIAL GAMEENGINE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL SOFTWAREHussain Alafaireet, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyJennifer Leopold, Missouri University of Science and Technology Page 15.148.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Page 15.148.2 ! ∀# !∃ % #! % &&!∋ % (∋) ∋ )!∗&% % (% #% ! #∋ % ! ∀%+ ,∀− % ∀!&% .#∋ .%, ∋ ( ..∋#!% /&∀ % 0+ ∀ (. % #! % %!. ∋ ( ∋ %− % #!∗) .%, &(! . ) %) )∀) %#! %− ∋!∗ 0, − #% ( ∋ %+ ) . ∋!% % ∋%! ∀ ∀∗ &∋% . % #!%) #! %− . %∀ !! ∀% (1
Paper ID #6831Providing an Engineering Context to Promote Global Awareness and EngageUnderrepresented Minority High School Mathematics StudentsMr. Douglas Edwards, Georgia Institute of Technology Douglas Edwards is a Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) educational researcher with the Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational experience in the Atlanta area for the past twenty years includes high school mathematics teaching, Math/Science Magnet Program Director, Title I edu- cational data specialist, and Associate Professor of Information Technology. As a former US Air Force electronics engineer, Doug was
Paper ID #42120Navigating the Mystery: An Approach for Integrating Experiential Learningin Ethics into an Engineering Leadership ProgramDr. James N. Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology James Magarian is a Sr. Lecturer with the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership (GEL) Program. He joined MIT and GEL after nearly a decade in industry as a mechanical engineer and engineering manager in aerospace/defense. His research focuses on engineering workforce formation and the education-careers transition.John M. Feiler, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyLeo McGonagle, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Leo McGonagle
Paper ID #5951Evaluating Online Tutorials for Data Structures and Algorithms CoursesDr. Simin Hall, Virginia Tech Dr. Simin Hall is a Research Assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) at Virginia Tech (VT). Currently she is collaborating with Dr. Cliff Shaffer in Computer Science Department on a National Science Foundation funded TUES project to improve instruction in Data Structures and Al- gorithms (DSA) courses. Her applied research in education is in cognitive functioning using online learn- ing technologies. She has redesigned two undergraduate courses in Thermodynamics for online
introductory CS courses aimed at greater diversity, including the de- sign and execution of courses aimed at the college, high-school, middle-school, and elementary-school levels.Dr. Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants Catherine E. Brawner is President of Research Triangle Educational Consultants. She received her Ph.D. in Educational Research and Policy Analysis from NC State University in 1996. She also has an MBA from Indiana University (Bloomington) and a bachelor’s degree from Duke University. She specializes in evaluation and research in engineering education, computer science education, teacher education, and technology education. Dr. Brawner is a founding member and former treasurer of
manager training, and partner development. These business achievements are reflected in his aca- demic activities through the designing of lectures and mobility programs with practical implementation perspectives. Ishizaki has been actively presenting and publishing his academic achievements at interna- tional conferences in the Asia Pacific region and North America such as APAIE, WERA, and NAFSA. He earned a Master of Business Administration majoring in international business at the University of Southern California in the United States of America, and a Bachelor in Law at Hitotsubashi University in Japan.Dr. Sumito Nagasawa, Shibaura Institute of Technology Dr. Sumito Nagasawa received Ph.D. in Engineering from the
AC 2010-123: IMPACTING STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN STEM FIELDS: ANELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION COURSE FOR K-12 UNDERREPRESENTEDSTUDENTSAurenice Oliveira, Michigan Technological University Dr. Aurenice Oliveira is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, since 2007. She received the B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil, in 1995, the M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil, in 1998, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA, in 2005. Dr
AC 2011-696: MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEAM-BASEDSTEM PROJECT LEARNING AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ANDTEACHERSFelicia Chong, Michigan Technological UniversityDouglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University Mr. Oppliger is a professional engineer and a lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals department at Michigan Technological University. He is the director of the High School Enterprise program which has a mission to increase the numbers of students pursuing post-secondary degrees and careers in STEM fields. At its core, this program supports K-12 teachers who are leading teams of students in long-term STEM projects. This work is the latest in Oppliger’s history of working in K-12 STEM areas. For the past 10
Global Leadership and Associate Teaching Professor of Engineering Leadership within the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering at Brigham Young University (BYU). His research and teaching interests include leadership, global agility, globalization, project management, ethics, and manufacturing processes. Gregg has lived in numerous locations within the USA and Europe and has worked in many places including North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Gregg previously worked for Becton Dickinson, a Global Medical Technology fortune 500 Company in various engineering and leadership positions. Gregg is currently the Past Division Chair within the Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) within the
Paper ID #17787The Impact of an Undergraduate Research Program on Students’ Attitudestoward and Pursuit of Graduate Studies – A Follow-up StudyDr. John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. John D. Carpinelli is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has served as coordinator of activities at NJIT for the Gateway Engineering Education Coalition and as a member of the Coalition’s Governing Board. He previously chaired NJIT’s Excellence in Teaching Awards Committee and is Past Chair of the University Master Teacher Committee.Dr. Angelo J. Perna, New Jersey
Physics at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. James is currently pursuing educational pedagogies in engineering education through game-ification of education and the design of competitive table top games which engage students in an exciting atmosphere to help facilitate learning of essential physics concepts. Aside from a love of gaming and its role in education, James is also the Vice President of the International Association of Relativistic Dynamics, an international organization of physicists whose research revolves around the study of relativity and gravitational research. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017Initial steps toward a study on the effectiveness of
Paper ID #21541Food for Thought: Predicting Entrepreneurial BehaviorDr. Craig G. Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Craig G. Downing is Department Head and Associate Professor of Engineering Management at Rose- Hulman Institute of Technology. His teaching responsibilities are focused on delivering graduate-level instruction related to Operations and Quality Systems. His interests are rooted in Academic-Industrial partnerships, Process Improvement, and Action Research in Engineering Management. Further, serves as one of the champions for leading the campus entrepreneurial initiatives. He is a certified Lean
Paper ID #21481Analysis of Student Utilization and Activities in a Campus Innovation CenterDr. William A. Kline, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Bill Kline is Professor of Engineering Management and Associate Dean of Innovation at Rose-Hulman. His teaching and professional interests include systems engineering, quality, manufacturing systems, in- novation, and entrepreneurship. As Associate Dean, he directs the Branam Innovation Center which houses campus competition teams, maker club, and projects. He is currently an associate with IOI Partners, a consulting venture focused on innovation tools and systems. Prior
Paper ID #22296Changing Minds, Transforming Learning Environments: A CollaborativeApproach to Innovation and EntrepreneurshipDr. Brian Bielenberg, Khalifa University of Science and Technology Dr. Brian Bielenberg is an Educational Linguist with over 20 years of teaching experience. Holding degrees in engineering and education, he currently serves as Academic Effectiveness Specialist at Khal- ifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi, where he also teaches a freshmen engineering success seminar and sophomore level cornerstone design courses.Dr. Ali Bouabid, Khalifa University of Science and Technology Dr. Ali
Paper ID #18872Comparison of Two Survey Instruments for the Assessment of EntrepreneurialMindsetDr. Thomas P. James P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Tom James is presently a Professor of Entrepreneurship at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His major interests are new product development and global business ventures. He currently teaches courses in accounting, finance, and entrepreneurial studies. In addition to teaching, Dr. James directs the ES- CALATE program, a living-learning community focused on integrating entrepreneurship and technical disciplines. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering and
Paper ID #25314Girl Scouts STEM DayDr. Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology Jiahui Song received her B.S. in Automation and M.S. in Pattern Recognition & Intelligent Systems from Southeast University. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Old Dominion University. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology at Wentworth Institute of Technology.Dr. Douglas Eric Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology Douglas Dow is an Associate Professor in the department of Electrical Engineering and Technology, starting at Wentworth Institute