Conference Session

Trends in Constr. Engr. Educ. I

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Andrew Rose

Session 1421 Exposing Students to Innovative Construction Technologies in the Undergraduate Civil Engineering Technology Curriculum Andrew T. Rose University of Pittsburgh at JohnstownAbstractIncorporating new and innovative construction technologies into the undergraduate curriculum isoften difficult due to time constraints. Field trips, seminar speakers, and multimedia provideopportunities to expose students to new and emerging technologies outside of the traditionallecture format. Each of these can be highly visual to facilitate student interest and learning

Collection

2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Angie Hill Price, Texas A&M University

Paper ID #44742Incorporating Non-Destructive Inspection Technologies into EngineeringTechnology Curricula to Meet Industry NeedsDr. Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University Dr. Mathew Kuttolamadom is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University.Dr. Angie Hill Price, Texas A&M University Dr. Angie Hill Price, Texas A&M University Dr. Angie Hill Price is the Associate Dean for Undergrad- uate Programs in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. She also is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

Paper ID #43630AI. Truth, Prejudice, Technological Literacy, Education and TELPhEProf. John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin John Heywood is professorial Fellow Emeritus of Trinity College Dublin- The University of Dublin. he is a Fellow of ASEE and Life Fellow of IEEE. he is an Honorary Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Ireland. He has special interest in education for the professions, especially Engineers, Teachers and Managers. He was the 2023 recipient of ASEE’s Lifetime Achievement Award. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 AI, Truth, Prejudice, Technological Literacy

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie Dossick, University of Washington; Kirk Hochstatter, University of Washington; Alireza Borhani, University of Washington; Lucky Pratama, University of Washington; Bijesh Gautam, University of Washington; Ahmed Abdel Aziz; Hyun Woo Lee, University of Washington; Sanaz Saeidi

Sound region.Alireza BorhaniLucky PratamaBijesh Kumar GautamAhmed Abdel Aziz (Associate Professor)Hyun Woo Lee (Associate Professor)Sanaz SaeidiCarrie S Dossick (Professor and Associate Dean) © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Final Paper Preparing Students for Construction Management Technology Curriculum Kirk Hochstatter, Alireza Borhani, Lucky Agung Pratama, Bijesh Kumar Gautam, Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Hyun Woo Lee, Sanaz Saeidi, Carrie Sturts Dossick University of Washington Seattle

Conference Session

Computers in Education Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #12210Work-in-Progress: Incoming Student Technology EducationDr. James E. Lewis, University of Louisville James E. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville. His research interests include paral- lel and distributed computer systems, cryptography, engineering education, undergraduate retention and technology (Tablet PCs) used in the classroom.Dr. Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville Jeffrey L. Hieb is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the Univer

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Dunn, University of Maine

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Construction

AC 2009-1114: CREATING INDUSTRIAL PARTNERSHIPS WITHCONSTRUCTION-MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSPhilip Dunn, University of Maine Page 14.382.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Creating Industrial Partnerships with the Construction Management Technology Program at the University of MaineAbstractConstruction companies are an integral part of developing and sustaining a constructionmanagement technology program. Ongoing support from these companies has several aspectsfrom financial support to political maneuvering. Construction companies can benefit from activeparticipation with the construction management program through indirect recruitment; the

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Ollis, North Carolina State University; John Krupczak, Hope College

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Design in Engineering Education

2006-648: TEACHING TECHNOLOGY LITERACY: AN OPPORTUNITY FORDESIGN FACULTY?David Ollis, North Carolina State UniversityJohn Krupczak, Hope College John Krupczak is associate professor of engineering at Hope College, and the founding chair of the new Technological Literacy Constituent Committee of ASEE Page 11.1229.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Teaching Technological Literacy: An Opportunity for Design Faculty ?Abstract The National Academy of Engineering, the National Science Foundation, andvarious prominent engineering faculty and administrators have

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Russell, University of Hertfordshire

-review.pdf Accessed January 2007.7 Russell, M.B. (2006) Intelligence-led teaching: using the students' conceptions to drive the learning conversation. Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education. Puerto Rico.8 Novak G.M, Gavrini A, Christian W and Patterson E. (1999) Just-in-time teaching: blending active learning with web technology Prentice Hall. New Jersey Page 12.317.10

Conference Session

New Approaches & Techniques in Engineering I

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Azzedine Lansari; Akram Al-Rawi, McKendree University; Faouzi Bouslama, Université Laval

AC 2005-1426: USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATIONS INPROBLEM SOLVINGAkram Al-Rawi, McKendree UniversityAzzedine Lansari,Faouzi Bouslama, Université Laval Page 10.1411.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2005 Using Information Technology Certifications in Problem Solving and Programming Languages for Improving Marketability Faouzi Bouslama, Akram Al-Rawi, and Azzedine Lansari College of Information Systems, Zayed University P. O. Box 4783, Abu Dhabi, UAEAbstractTo meet the demand of the local industry while remaining effective, academic institutions havestarted redesigning the

Conference Session

High School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; David E. Hall, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2223: TECHNOLOGY ENABLED PROJECTS FOR HIGH SCHOOLPHYSICSHeath Tims, Louisiana Tech UniversityKrystal S Corbett, Louisiana Tech UniversityProf. Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech UniversityDavid E. Hall, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Hall is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Louisiana Tech University. He is interested in hands-on approaches in STEM education. Page 22.1419.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Technology Enabled Projects for High School PhysicsAbstractLouisiana Tech University has recently developed a high school physics

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Hunter, Tennessee Technological University; Jessica Matson, Tennessee Technological University; Margaret Phelps, Tennessee Technological University; Roy Loutzenheiser, Tennessee Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-2171: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY, AND MATHEMATICS TEACHERSKenneth Hunter, Tennessee Technological University Kenneth Hunter is an Associate Professor in the Basic Engineering Program at Tennessee Technological University, where he received his BSME and MSME. He is active in engineering education outreach and has over thirty-five years of engineering experience, including positions in academia, industry, the United States Army, and his own consulting business. He is a registered engineer in Tennessee.Jessica Matson, Tennessee Technological University Jessica Matson is a Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Tennessee Technological University. She

Conference Session

Outreach: Future Women in Engineering I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Claudia Morrell; Taryn Bayles; Anne Spence

Session 1692 You Can Be Anything – Women and Technology Video Claudia Morrell, Anne Spence, Taryn Bayles, Bill Shewbridge University of Maryland Baltimore County All things are first apprehended in the senses. Dr. Maria MontessoriIntroductionComputer software engineering is expected to be the fastest growing occupation through 2010and computer hardware engineers are expected to have favorable job opportunities with strongexpected growth.1,2 And while in 2004 the short-term market may still

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ehsan Sheybani, Virginia State University; Giti Javidi, VSU

AC 2005-1035: INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA FOR TEACHING AN ONLINETECHNOLOGY COURSEEhsan Sheybani, Virginia State UniversityGiti Javidi, VSU Page 10.813.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2005 Session XXXX Teaching an Online Technology Course Through Interactive Multimedia Ehsan Sheybani, Giti Javidi Virginia State University College of Engineering, Science, and Technology Phone: (804) 524-5722 Fax: (804) 524-6732

Conference Session

The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Jason K Durfee P.E. P.E., Eastern Washington University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #9030Using Multiple Methods to Promote Technological LiteracyDr. William R Loendorf, Eastern Washington University William R. Loendorf is a Full Professor, Emeritus of Engineering & Design at Eastern Washington Uni- versity. He obtained his B.Sc. in Engineering Science at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside, M.S. in Electrical Engineering at Colorado State University, M.B.A. at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, and Ph.D. in Engineering Management at Walden University. He holds a Professional En- gineer license and has 30 years of industrial experience as an Engineer or Engineering Manager at

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Kurtanich, Youngstown State University; William Wood, Youngstown State University; Edward Garchar, Youngstown State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1908: ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY'S DESIGN ACROSS THEDISCIPLINESDavid Kurtanich, Youngstown State University David G. Kurtanich, P.E. is Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Civil and Construction Engineering Technology Program at Youngstown State University 44555, USA. He has over 27 years of professional experience in design, analysis and investigation of structures. He teaches a variety of courses in structural analysis and design, hydraulics and land development, computer applications in engineering technology, and capstone design.William Wood, Youngstown State University William A. Wood, Ph.D., P.E. is Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering Technology Program and

Conference Session

Leadership and Administration in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harvey Lyons, Eastern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

2006-50: THE FUTURE PRACTICE OF ENGINEERINGHarvey Lyons, Eastern Michigan University Page 11.1292.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 THE FUTURE PRACTICE OF ENGINEERINGIntroduction.The practice of engineering in the future is predicted to be exceedingly different thannow. Educational institutions, and others who are affected by global technologicalchanges, have started to prepare for those changes. This has fueled the Engineer of 2020Project, sponsored by the National Academy of Engineering’s Committee on EngineeringEducation. Their principal goal is to proactively modernize and reposition engineeringcurricula before a technological scare, such as the launch

Conference Session

Subjects in Renewable Energy and ET

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Peter Kuehn, The Urban Institute; Melvin L. Roberts P.E., Camden County College; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

assignment, he spent 17 combined years as Associate Professor and then Chair of the College’s Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Engineering Technology program where he specialized in PLC programming and industrial automation. Since 2007, Dr. Roberts has held the position of Program Chair of the ASEE Two-Year College (TYC) Division and he has been the TYC Division Chair as well since 2009. Dr. Roberts holds the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering cum laude from Howard University, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Wilmington University, Delaware. His dissertation used discriminant analysis methods to explore the factors which affect the

Conference Session

ET Curriculum and Programs I

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Christine Michelle Delahanty, Bucks County Community College ; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Susan Herring, Bucks County Community College; Tracy A. Timby, Bucks County Community College

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #29358Enhancing Workforce Readiness of Engineering TechniciansProf. Christine Michelle Delahanty, Bucks County Community College I am the Area Coordinator of Science and Engineering, the Program Coordinator for Engineering and Engineering Technology, and Associate Professor of Engineering and Physics at Bucks County Commu- nity College (Bucks). I hold an Ed. D degree from Drexel University in Educational Leadership and Management, with a concentration in creativity and innovation. My dissertation is entitled: Creative Self- Efficacy of Undergraduate Women Engineering Majors: A Mixed Methods Study. I hold B.S

Conference Session

Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University

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Engineering Technology

of Computer Science, Information and Media Systems at School of Engineering, Technology, and Media, National University, San Diego, USA. He is also the program lead for B.S. in Information Systems program. He is serving as a commissioner for Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). He has been with ABET for more than eleven years. He has served as a program evaluator for the Computer Science Program and Information Systems Program. In addition, he is a guest editor for a journal, associate editor and serving on editorial boards for seven international journals. Dr. Wyne has served as chair and co-chair of numerous conferences, workshops, tracks and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Lobaugh, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Engineering Technology

Erie, The Behrend Col- lege where he teaches Statics, Dynamics, and Fluid and Thermal Science courses. He earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gannon University. Page 22.1056.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Mechatronics for Non-Electrical EngineersAbstractMechatronics, or Systems Control, is a very valuable topic for students planning on proceedinginto manufacturing, processing, or machine design. The use of mechatronics in industryinvolves the combination of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Joseph McCoy Mydosh, Western Michigan University; Jason Michael Shane

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Engineering Technology

national and international forums.Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University Dr. Pavel Ikonomov is Associate Professor in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Western Michi- gan University He earned his bachelor degree from Technical University of Varna and his first master degree at M.E. in Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Technology from Technical University of Varna. His second master degree he earned from Muroran Institute of Technology, Japan and his Ph. D in Precision Manufacturing Engineering from Hokkaido University, Japan. He worked several years as chef engineer in Bulgaria, Asst. professor at Technical University of Varna. CTO at Virtual Reality Center Yokohama, Japan, Associate professor at

Conference Session

Importance of Technical & Professional Writing in Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Richards, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-445: PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ENGINEERING AND PROFESSIONALWRITINGBeth Richards, University of Hartford Beth Richards is director of the Rhetoric and Professional Writing program at the University of Hartford where she team teaches with first-year engineering faculty and is the writing mentor for seniors enrolled in the design project course.Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford Ivana Milanovic is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnic Institute of NYU, NY and M.S. and B.S. from University of Belgrade, Serbia

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and Technological Policy

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University; Barbara A. Heifferon, Louisiana State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

AC 2012-3428: USING TECHNOLOGY TO TEACH COMMUNICATIONSAND COMMUNICATIONS TO TEACH TECHNOLOGY IN A STUDY-ABROADLEARNING ENVIRONMENTMr. David Bowles, Louisiana State University David (Boz) Bowles is a Technical Communication Instructor in the Engineering Communication Studio at Louisiana State University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s of fine arts in creative writing from Virginia Commonwealth University.Paige Davis, Louisiana State University Paige Davis has 22 years of experience in the College of Engineering at Louisiana State University. For the past two years, she has directed a study abroad program specifically designed for engineering students. In addition to teaching, she assists with

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Potpourri

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Gregory Lyman, Central Washington University; Rowdy A. Sanford, University of Idaho; Jeff R. Wilcox, Central Washington University; Timothy L. Sorey, Central Washington University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #34078Robotics Retrofit: Filling the Gap in Robotics and Automation CurriculumMr. Gregory Lyman, Central Washington University Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Electronics Engineering Technology at Central Wash- ington University. On the web at: www.cwu.edu/engineering/eetMr. Rowdy A. Sanford, University of Idaho B.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology, from Central Washington University class of 2020. Currently a graduate student studying Electrical Engineering at the University of Idaho.Mr. Jeff R. Wilcox, Central Washington University Lecturer and EET program Engineering Technician. He holds a MS

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Potpourri

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Brian D. Tedeschi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Julia K. Miller, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #32807The Development of Techie TimesMr. Brian D. Tedeschi, Purdue University, West Lafayette Brian Tedeschi is a current Graduate Student at Purdue University with research interests in STEM Educa- tion and informal learning environments. Brian received his Bachelor’s Degree from Purdue University in Mechanical Engineering Technology and is currently working towards a Master’s degree in Engineering Technology.Ms. Julia K. Miller, Purdue University, West Lafayette Julia Miller is a Grad Student pursuing a masters in Engineering Technology with a specialization in engi- neering/STEM education research at Purdue

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Potpourri

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Maher Shehadi, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #32351Testing Ground-effect Aerodynamics on a Scaled F1 CarDr. Maher Shehadi, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Shehadi is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) at Purdue Univer- sity. His academic experiences have focused on learning and discovery in areas related to HVAC, indoor air quality, human thermal comfort, and energy conservation. While working with industry, he oversaw maintenance and management programs for various facilities including industrial plants, high rise residen- tial and commercial buildings, energy audits and condition surveys for various mechanical and

Conference Session

Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Beyond the Undergraduate Years

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Francesca Dupuy, University of Florida; Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida; Paul G. Richardson, Independent Consultant/Engineer

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

Paper ID #23709Isolation, Microaggressions, and Racism: Black Engineers in TechnologyCompaniesMiss Francesca Dupuy, University of Florida Francesca Dupuy is an undergraduate in Environmental Engineering Sciences. She is conducting narrative analysis of Black engineers’ experiences in technology companies. Her work seeks to illuminate the ways in which these experiences are racialized despite the public pronouncements of these companies supporting increased diversity.Dr. Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida Elliot P. Douglas is Professor of Environmental Engineering Sciences, Associate Director for Research

Conference Session

Using Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pilar Pazos, Northwestern University; Robert Linsenmeier, Biomedical Engineering Department and Department of Neurobiology and; Suzanne Olds, Northwestern University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-972: USING TECHNOLOGY TO PROMOTE ACTIVE LEARNING INBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGPilar Pazos, Northwestern University Pilar Pazos is a Research Associate at the Searle Center for Teaching Excellence at Northwestern University. She is also a researcher at VaNTH Center for Bioengineering Educational Technologies. Her main areas of interest are engineering education, group decision making and applied statistics.Robert Linsenmeier, Biomedical Engineering Department and Department of Neurobiology andPhysiology, Northwestern University Robert A. Linsenmeier has a joint appointment in Biomedical Engineering in the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, and in Neurobiology

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Rosen, Drexel University (Eng.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Engineering Tech); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

conference proceedings and the holder of six U.S. patents in computer networking and signal processing.Dr. Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Engineering Tech) Yalcin Ertekin received his Ph.D. degree in mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly The University of Missouri-Rolla). He is a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE). His teaching responsibilities include Computer Numeri- cal Control, manufacturing processes, applied quality control, mechanical design, and applied mechanics, manufacturing information management systems, introduction to technology and graphical communica- tion as well as senior design courses. He developed two online

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahender Mandala, HERL/VAPHS; Mary R. Goldberg, University of Pittsburgh; Jon Pearlman, Human Engineering Research Labs

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #8900Quality of Life Technology Research Experience for Veterans/Teachers Pro-gramMr. Mahender Mandala, HERL/VAPHS Mahender Mandala received a B.Engg. in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University at Hyder- abad, India (2008), M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas at Lawrence, KS (2011) and is currently a doctoral student at the University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA) studying Re- habilitation Science and Technology. His primary interest lies in the fields of Product Design, Design Education and Statistics.Dr. Mary R Goldberg, University of Pittsburgh Mary Goldberg, MEd received