B and C). Qualitative comparisonof course syllabi and team charter requirements across the three institutions indicated similarityin the capstone design experience with regard to course objectives, course content, projectrequirements, and team-based pedagogy. Mechanical engineering was specifically chosenbecause of the discipline’s professional interest in engineering leadership (see 3), mechanicalengineering’s prominence as the largest discipline for bachelor’s degree attainment,34 and accessto participant teams. The study had Institution Review Board approval at all three institutions. This study's sample included 209 students (Table 1) who comprised 45 complete designteams; teams were only included if they exhibited a 100% response
behalf of women), all at Purdue University. This year she is a visiting research scientist in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, visiting faculty in the Center for Entrepreneurship, and a visiting Fellow in the Center for Education and Research in Information Security at Purdue University.Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette Carla B. Zoltowski, Ph.D., is Co-Director of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in engineering education, all from Purdue University. She has served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Zoltowski’s academic and research interests broadly include the
of empathy within design, innovation and sustainability; synthesizing the influence of societal and individual worldviews on decision-making; assessing STEM students’ learning in the spaces of design, ethics, and sustainability; and exploring the impact of pre-engineering curriculum on students’ abilities and career trajectories.Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette Carla B. Zoltowski, Ph.D., is Co-Director of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in engineering education, all from Purdue University. She has served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Zoltowski’s academic and research
serial cable can be used to receive serial data from a kilobot and display it on the computer 2 . (b) Complete OHC (a) OHC Model Figure 16: OHC AssemblyOHC Drivers and FirmwareThe process about to be explained may have inconsistent results due to differences in operatingsystems and settings as well as software and drivers that may already be installed. This procedureis to assume that no needed drivers or software has been previously installed and the user’s OS isWindows 7 (Windows 8 and 10 have not been tested with this procedure). Before starting it isrecommended to prevent Windows from automatically installing drivers when a
Paper ID #15259Training Graduate Engineering Students in EthicsDr. Mohamed B. Trabia, University of Nevada - Las Vegas Dr. Mohamed Trabia currently serves as the Associate Dean for Research, Graduate Studies, and Com- puting at the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He is also a Professor of Mechanical Engineering since 2000. Dr. Trabia received his B.S. and M.S. in mechanical engineering from Alexandria University, Egypt in 1980 and 1983 respectively. He was awarded a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Arizona State University, USA, in 1987. Since then he joined the
Engineering and Director of the ADVANCE Center for Institutional Change. With ADVANCE, she works on mentoring and leadership development programs for women faculty in STEM. She was awarded a National Science Foundation Young Investigator Award, a Sloan Research Fellowship, the 2006 WEPAN University Change Agent award, the 2006 Hewlett-Packard Harriett B. Rigas Award, and the 2007 University of Washington David B. Thorud Leadership Award. She is a Fellow of the IEEE.Dr. John B. Schneider, Washington State University John Schneider is an associate professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) and the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs in the Voiland College of Engineering and
Paper ID #17283Can Tinkering Prepare Students to Learn Physics Concepts?Luke D. Conlin, Stanford University Dr. Conlin is a postdoctoral scholar in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. His work focuses on the learning of engineering and science in formal and informal environments.Doris B. Chin, Stanford University Dr. Chin is a Senior Research Scholar with the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Can Tinkering Prepare Students to Learn Physics Concepts? “Tinkering is the essential art of composing and
Paper ID #16192STEM-Discovery – An Integrated Approach to DESIGNDr. Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech UniversityDr. Kelly B. Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University Dr Kelly Crittenden is a member of Louisiana Tech University’s Integrated STEM Education Center (ISERC), and the Harrelson Family Professor of engineering. He earned his PhD and BS in BioMedical Engineering in 2001, and 1996 respectively. Dr Crittenden’s interests lie in K-12 outreach, developing project-driven curricula, and product design. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 STEM-Discovery – An Integrated Approach to
Kee Wook Lee is a senior student at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, majored in electrical engi- neering.Dr. David B Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette David B. Nelson is Associate Director of the Center for Instructional Excellence at Purdue University. He received his Ph.D in World History from the University of California, Irvine in 2008. David has been involved in many educational research projects at Purdue, including published worked in the programming education, student engagement and academic performance in dynamics engineering courses, and educational modalities in engineering, technology and economics.Dr. Yung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University Yung-Hsiang Lu is an associate professor in the School
in the community and volunteers for Mathcounts, Engineers Week, Science Olympiad and FIRST Robotics. Bill is a founding member of Pitt County Robotics. This organization uses FIRST Robotics to encourage students to pursue stem careers. Pitt County Robotics supports two FRC teams and over 10 FLL teams each year and engages hundreds of students each year with hands-on robotics and stem activities. Bill holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Ohio State University and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina.Dr. Tijjani Mohammed, East Carolina UniversityDr. David M. White, East Carolina University Dean and Professor College of Engineering and TechnologyDr. Merwan B Mehta, East Carolina
Paper ID #15792Building Computational Thinking Skills Using Robots With First-Year Engi-neering StudentsDr. Sarah B. Lee, Mississippi State University Dr. Sarah B. Lee is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineer- ing at Mississippi State University and is a Gender Studies faculty affiliate. She received her BS from the Mississippi University for Women, a Master’s degree in Computer Science at Mississippi State Univer- sity, and her PhD in Computer Science at the University of Memphis. She brings software development and project management experience to the classroom from her
Paper ID #15252RFID Tag Detection in 3-D SpaceDr. Lash B. Mapa, Purdue University - Calumet Lash Mapa is a Professor in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet (PUC). His undergraduate and graduate degrees are in Chemical Engineering. He has several years’ experience as a Chemical Engineer, Process and Project manager with European and U.S. manufacturing organizations. Currently, he is involved in the MS Technology program at PUC and has managed over thirty lean six sigma projects with manufacturing, service industry and educational institutions. He is a certified six sigma black belt
. Sungur, S. and Tekkaya, C. 2006. “Effects of problem-based learning and traditional instruction on self- regulated learning.” J. Education Research 99: 307-320.17. Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): For States, By States. 2013. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. Online: http://www.nextgenscience.org/.18. Common Core Standards for Mathematics. Common Core Standards Initiative. (2010). Online: http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI Math%20Standards.pdf.19. Petre, M. and Price, B. 2004. “Using robotics to motivate ‘back door’ learning.” Education and Information Technologies 9(2): 147-158.20. Benitti, F.B.V. 2012. “Exploring the educational potential of robotics in schools: A systematic review
Paper ID #15133Informed Teaching and Learning Using Thought-Bubbles for Focusing Stu-dent Attention in Engineering CoursesProf. Danda B. Rawat, Georgia Southern University Dr. Danda B. Rawat received a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Old Dominion Uni- versity in December 2010. Currently, he is the Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical En- gineering at Georgia Southern University. Dr. Rawat’s research interests include design, analysis, and evaluation of cognitive radio networks, software defined networks, cyber physical systems, wireless vir- tualization, vehicular/wireless ad hoc networks
Professional, EMC Information Storage and Management, IPv6 Forum Certified Engineer (Gold), IPv6 Forum Certified Trainer (Gold), and Cisco Certified Academy Instructor. Dr. Pickard received his Ph.D. in Technology Management at Indiana State University. He also holds an MBA from Wayland Baptist Uni- versity and a B.S. in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle University. Research interests include: IPv6, IPv6 adoption, wireless sensor networks, and industry-academia partnerships.John B. Southworth, East Carolina University John Brooks Southworth received a B.S. degree in electronics/computer networking from East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, in 2002 and an M.S. degree in computer networking management from East
Paper ID #15507Retaining Diverse Students in Civil Engineering and its Subdisciplines: Chal-lenges and OpportunitiesDr. Abbie B Liel P.E., University of Colorado, Boulder Dr. Abbie B. Liel is an associate professor of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder.Eva Leong Ms. Eva Leong is a Staff Engineer at Big R Bridge. She earned her M.S. degree in civil engineering at University of Colorado Boulder in 2012. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Retaining Diverse Students in Civil Engineering and Its
Paper ID #15251Effect of Packing Density of Particles on RFID PenetrationDr. Lash B. Mapa, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Lash Mapa is a Professor in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet (PUC). His undergraduate and graduate degrees are in Chemical Engineering. He has several years’ experience as a Chemical Engineer, Process and Project manager with European and U.S. manufacturing organizations. Currently, he is involved in the MS Technology program at PUC and has managed over thirty lean six sigma projects with manufacturing, service industry and educational
development educationalgoal.Learning outcomesThe Mechatronics System Design course aims to address the following learning outcomes: [a] Apply mathematics, science, and engineering to a project. [b] Design systems, components and processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. [c] Function in multi-disciplinary teams. [d] Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems (analysis, design, verification, validation, implementation, application, and maintenance of a system). [e] Understand professional and ethical responsibility. [f] Learn effective communications – oral and written. [g] Be
. During her term, she raised more than $3.7 million in private and public grants to support the EOE program and its mission. Andrea has earned multiple degrees in Engineering and Public Affairs from UT Austin (BSCE, MPAff) and Virginia Tech (MS ISE). In 2016, she will graduate from VT with a Doctorate in Engineering Education. Andrea is a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas.Dr. David B Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education David Knight is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and affiliate faculty with the Higher Education Program, Center for Human-Computer Interaction, and Human-Centered De- sign Program. His research focuses on student learning outcomes in
and Week 10 on the course website toobtain demographic data and learn of participants’ attitudes toward various aspects of the course.Participants were invited via email to take the surveys and did not receive compensation (e.g.,bonus points, gifts, etc.) for their cooperation. Each survey was available for one week, thenremoved from the class website.4.2.1 Week 2 survey (n = 1335)The Week 2 survey focused on obtaining demographic information, as well as getting a baselinereading of participants’ attitudes. Complete results from the Week 2 survey are available inAppendix B. A highlight of the responses is provided below. 77% of participants never enrolled in a MOOC in the past. 72% already knew at least one other computer language or
poorly understood by students but alsohighly important concepts as indicated by the subject-matter experts. The final six concepts aregiven below and are called Concepts A through F for reference in this paper.Concept A: Demonstrate the deep relationship of Taylor series to numerical methods such asderivation of methods, error analysis, and order of accuracy.Concept B: Depict, interpret, and transform numerical methods to and from various forms suchas graphical, pseudo code, and mathematical equation representations.Concept C: Ability to monitor, establish and interpret convergence of numerical methods such asunderstanding pre-specified tolerance, iterations, and step sizes.Concept D: Ability to convert a numerical methods problem from a
-Infant Floor at Cooper Hospital and is a Resident Assistant at Drexel University for freshman halls. She enjoys camping, hiking, kayaking and spending time with her two Labrador Retrievers and her family.Rishiraj B Mathur, Drexel University, Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics Rishiraj is a graduating senior B.S. student studying Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics. He has been part of the NASA RASC-AL forum of 2015 and led the team for Drexel to present their ideas pertaining to Earth independent habitats and Mars colonization. He has also done research on Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells with the Drexel Smart House and is currently redesigning the structure of the Drexel Ride, a motion simulator housed
pedagogical methods to teach core engineering courses and leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. Nick holds a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering and has eight years of engineering experience. He also has four years of experience as an adjunct instructor at the community-college and research-university level.Craig Zywicki Craig is a Data and Assessment Analyst in the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Effec- tiveness at Purdue University.Dr. David B. Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Paper ID #15763 David B
measurement with ±0.5⁰C accuracy.The heat transfer blocks were made from two pieces of 6061 Aluminum that are welded together,measure roughly 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.0 inches, and are coated in silicone. The blocks have a passage forfluid milled into them and are connected to the recirculating heating/cooling baths via silicontubing and a variety of NPT and barbed fittings (Fig. 2 (b)). The heat transfer blocks are suppliedeither hot or cold water from PolyScience Performance Digital (PD07R-20-A11B)Refrigerated/Heated Circulating Baths9. During operation, the blocks are placed in the variousmilled pockets of the conduction plate (with a thermal compound used to reduce thermal contactresistances) and provide the necessary temperature differences across the
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Paper ID #16201A Liberal Education Certified: A Panel on Integrating Liberal Education ina Large, Research-based InstitutionLydia Wilkinson, University of Toronto Lydia Wilkinson is a lecturer in the Engineering Communication Program at the University of Toronto, where she teaches courses on written, oral and visual communication. She has a Bachelor of Education, an MA in Drama and Performance Studies, and is pursuing a PhD in Drama that focuses on the intersections of engineering and theatre.Mr. Alan Chong, University of Toronto Alan Chong is a Senior Lecturer with the Engineering Communication Program at the Univ. of
been focused on teaching junior and senior engineering design classes as well as educational and curriculum development. He is coordinator of the first new ME-Practice course in the revised Mechanical Engineering curriculum and faculty advisor of the Mining INnovation Enterprise.Dr. Nancy B. Barr, Michigan Technological University As the Communications and Senior Design Program Advisor, Barr developed a multi-faceted technical communications program in the Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Department at MTU. She delivers communication instruction to undergraduate and graduate students, assists faculty in crafting critical thinking/communication assignments, and trains GTAs and faculty in best practices in
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experience in structural engineering of building systems.Dr. Raymond A Pearson, Lehigh University Ray Pearson is the Interim Associate Dean of the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science at Lehigh University. Ray is also a professor in the Materials Science and Engineering Department and the Director of the Center for Polymer Science and Engineering. Ray actively teaches graduate courses in polymer science and engineering to on-campus and distance-ed students.Prof. John B Ochs, Lehigh University Professor John B. Ochs is the co-founder and director of Lehigh University’s engineering master’s de- gree program in technical entrepreneurship (www.lehigh.edu/innovate/). He joined the Lehigh faculty in 1979 as an