Paper ID #28324A Student Success Program for Engineering Undergraduate Students toImprove Retention and GraduationProf. Heather Shipley, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Heather J. Shipley is currently the Senior Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Uni- versity College and Burzik Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds a BS degree in Chemistry from Baylor University, Waco, Texas and a MS and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Rice University, Houston, Texas. Dr. Shipley’s research interests and expertise are in water chemistry, water
Paper ID #31371A Successful Mentoring Approach for Encouraging New NSF ProposalSubmissions from Community CollegesDr. Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons Kathleen Alfano has a Ph.D. from UCLA in Higher Education with a cognate in administration and evaluation. Her B.S. is in chemistry and she worked as an analytical chemist in industry before pursuing a career in education. She served as founder and Director of the California Consortium for Engineering Advances in Technological Education (CREATE) based at College of the Canyons from 1996 to 2016. Retired from College of the Canyons in November 2016, she is an Emeritus
Paper ID #30344Does EPICS as a pre-college program foster engineering identitydevelopment as correlated to doing engineering?Ciera Ferrone, Arizona State University Ciera Ferrone is a graduate of Appalachian State University in beautiful Boone, North Carolina. She earned bachelors degrees in Psychology and Statistics, and a masters in Experimental Psychology with a focus in quantitative methods. Ciera is now a Research Specialist for the Department of Engineering at Arizona State University, where she conducts research in engineering education.Dr. Tirupalavanam G Ganesh, Arizona State University Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh is
Paper ID #23194Engineering Student Perspectives on Research and What It Means to Be aResearcherDr. Lisa Benson, Clemson University Lisa Benson is a Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, with a joint appointment in Bioengineering. Her research focuses on the interactions between student motivation and their learning experiences. Her projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers and scientists, and their problem solving processes. Other projects in the Benson group include effects of student-centered active learning, self-regulated learning
Paper ID #26180Board 43: Designing Boosters and Recognition to Promote a Growth Mindsetin Programming ActivitiesProf. Stephen H Edwards, Virginia Tech Stephen H. Edwards is a Professor and the Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech, where he has been teaching since 1996. He received his B.S. in electrical engineering from Caltech, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in computer and informa- tion science from The Ohio State University. His research interests include computer science education, software testing, software engineering, and programming languages. He is
Paper ID #16880Baton Rouge Community College/Louisiana State University: A Partnershipfor STEM Student SuccessMs. Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University Adrienne Steele has over 15 years experience in STEM education. Currently, Adrienne works at Louisiana State University in the College of Engineering, managing all aspects of the STEP project that consists of a large-scale peer mentoring program. Previously, she coordinated the Scope-On-A-Rope Outreach Program (SOAR) in the Department of Biological Sciences for 10 years with funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. In this position, she led over 175
Brenda L. Kirkland received undergraduate degrees in German (BA) and in Geology (BS) from the Uni- versity of Texas at Austin. She spent the academic year 1982-83 at Ludwig-Maximillans University in Munich, Germany with a stipend from the Federation of German-American Clubs and a Fulbright travel grant. She earned an MS in geology at Texas A&M University and Ph.D. in geology with a minor in botany from Louisiana State University. She began as an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin in 1992 and moved to Mississippi State University in 2000. She was granted the Mississippi State University Faculty Diversity award in 2015 and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Distinguished
Paper ID #15009Using an e-Learning Environment to Create a Baseline of Understanding ofDigital Logic KnowledgeDr. Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University Carolyn Plumb is the Director of Educational Innovation and Strategic Projects in the College of En- gineering at Montana State University (MSU). Plumb has been involved in engineering education and program evaluation for over 25 years. At MSU, she works on various curriculum and instruction projects including instructional development for faculty and graduate students. She also serves as the college’s assessment and evaluation expert.Dr. Brock J. LaMeres, Montana State
Paper ID #17294Summary of a 14-Year NSF-Sponsored S-STEM Academic Scholarship andProfessional ProgramDr. Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University MARY R.ANDERSON-ROWLAND is the PI of an NSF STEP grant to work with five non-metropolitan community colleges to produce more engineers, especially female and underrepresented minority engineers. She also directs an Academic Success and Professional Development program, with an emphasis on transfer students. An Associate Professor in Computing, Informatics, and Systems Design Engineering, she was the Associate Dean of
Paper ID #12988A Cross-institutional Study of the Case Study Teaching in the Sciences MethodDr. Sirena C. Hargrove-Leak, Elon University Sirena Hargrove-Leak is an Assistant Professor in the Dual-Degree Engineering Program at Elon Uni- versity in Elon, NC. The mission and commitment of Elon University have led her to explore the schol- arship of teaching and learning in engineering and service-learning as a means of engineering outreach. Hargrove-Leak is an active member of the American Society for Engineering Education. With all of her formal education in chemical engineering, she also has interests in heterogeneous
that he helped devise and implement as ABET Coordinator. Address: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad del Turabo, PO Box 3030, Gurabo, Puerto Rico, 00778. Tel. 787-743-7979 x 4182 E-mail: jcmorales@suagm.eduDr. Yacob Astatke, Morgan State UniversityProf. Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is a professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE) where he teaches courses on electromagnetics, electronics and instrumentation, plasma physics, electric power, and general engineering. His research involves plasma physics, electromagnetics, photon- ics, biomedical sensors, engineering education, diversity in the engineering workforce, and
Paper ID #12411Engineering Ambassadors Network: Progress in 2014 on Creating a NationalNetwork of AmbassadorsProf. Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Michael Alley is an associate professor of engineering communication at Pennsylvania State University. He is the author of The Craft of Scientific Presentations (Springer-Verlag) and a co-founder of the Engi- neering Ambassadors Network.Ms. Christine Haas, Engineering Ambassadors Network Christine Haas brings ten years of experience working in marketing and communications with a focus on the science and engineering fields. She’s held positions as
Paper ID #11209Integrated Active Learning Tools for Enhanced Pedagogy in a Software En-gineering CourseDr. Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University Acharya joined Robert Morris University in Spring 2005 after serving 15 years in the Software Indus- try. His teaching involvement and research interest are in the area of Software Engineering education, Software Verification & Validation, Data Mining, Neural Networks, and Enterprise Resource Planning. He also has interest in Learning Objectives based Education Material Design and Development. Acharya is a co-author of ”Discrete Mathematics Applications for Information
Paper ID #13913Mathematics as a Gatekeeper to Engineering: Preliminary Findings from theInterview DataMs. DeLean Tolbert, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 26.1135.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015Mathematics as a Gatekeeper to Engineering: Preliminary Findings from the Interview DataAbstract Research suggests that students’ experience may support or hinder future success inengineering. Students’ experiences with engineering may
Paper ID #13392Modification of Nanoscience Educational Content to Reach a Greater Num-ber of EducatorsDeb Newberry, DCTC/Nano-Link Deb Newberry is the director of the Nanoscience Technology program at Dakota County Technical Col- lege in Rosemount, MN where she created 8 college level nano specific courses and the 2 year, AAS degree Nanoscience Technologist program. Deb also is the Director and Principle Investigator of Nano-Link, Center for Nanotechnology Education which spans 38 states and 4 countries in Europe (NSF funded). After 23 years of experience as a researcher and executive in the corporate world, she became a nanotech
Paper ID #11388The Impact of a Robotics Summer Undergraduate Research Experience onIncreasing the Pipeline to Graduate SchoolDr. Leyla F Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology Leyla Conrad is the Director of Outreach in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She has been developing and leading programs for undergraduate engineering students, ECE female and minority students, as well as high school students and teachers that supports the ECE’s graduate and undergraduate recruitment and retention efforts. She is also the Education and Diversity Director of the NSF
Paper ID #11411Can the Spacing Effect Improve the Effectiveness of a Math InterventionCourse for Engineering Students?Robin J Fain, University of Louisville Robin Fain is a graduate student in the Experimental Psychology PhD program at the University of Louisville. Her main research interests include learning in the classroom and eyewitness memory.Dr. Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville Jeffrey L. Hieb is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the Univer- sity of Louisville. Jeff graduated from Furman University in 1992 with degrees in Computer Science and Philosophy
. Her research interests include mobile and web technologies.Dr. Marc Veletzos, Merrimack CollegeDr. Cynthia Baker McGowan, Merrimack CollegeMs. Maureen Walsh Sakakeeny PE P.E., Merrimack College Ms. Sakakeeny is an experienced civil engineer and higher education administrator. Her engineering expertise spans transportation infrastructure design, construction management, environmental planning, and sustainability consulting. She supports the Dean of Science and Engineering with student recruitment and retention initiatives, including expansion of graduate programs, and first-year student advising and support. Ms. Sakakeeny is a member of a number of professional organizations, including the American Society of Civil
Paper ID #30973Learning from Engineers to Develop a Model of Disciplinary Literacy inEngineering (Year 3)Theresa Green, Utah State University - Engineering Education Theresa Green is a graduate student at Utah State University pursuing a PhD in Engineering Education. Her research interests include K-12 STEM integration and improving diversity and inclusion in engineer- ing.Dr. Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University Angela Minichiello is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University (USU) and a registered professional mechanical engineer. Her research examines issues of
Paper ID #7524Engaging US Engineering Students in Fuel Cell Research at a Foreign SiteDr. Xia Wang, Oakland University Dr. Xia Wang is an associate professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland Uni- versity. Her research and teaching interests lie in the areas of fluid mechanics and heat transfer, with an emphasis on fuel cell and battery technology. She was the program director for the NSF-funded project entitled International Research Experience for Students: Collaborative Research Activities with China on Fuel Cells at Oakland University.Dr. Qian Zou, Oakland University Dr. Qian Zou is an
Paper ID #7422A Library of Hands-On Nanoscience Activities Appropriate for Grade 10through 14 StudentsDeb Newberry, Nano-Link Regional Center for Nanotechnology Education Page 23.62.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 A Library of Hands-On Nanoscience Activities Appropriate for Grade 10 through 14 Students Deb Newberry, Nano-Link Regional Center for Nanotechnology EducationAbstract:Nano-Link, the Regional Center for Nanotechnology Education, has created a library of over 20
AC 2012-5090: ENHANCING EXPERTISE, SOCIABILITY, AND LITER-ACY THROUGH TEACHING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A LABSCIENCEProf. Stephanie Elizabeth August, Loyola Marymount University Stephanie August is an Associate Professor and Special Assistant to the Chief Academic Officer for Graduate Education at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. She teaches courses in artificial in- telligence, database management systems, and software engineering. Her research interests include appli- cations of artificial intelligence including interdisciplinary new media applications, natural language un- derstanding, argumentation, and analogical reasoning. She has several publications in these areas. August is actively involved in
AC 2012-3442: LAB-IN-A-BOX: TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIESTO MANAGE LARGE AND NOT SO LARGE LABORATORY COURSESMs. Justeen OlingerMichael HuttonMr. Christopher Gretsch CovingtonDr. Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech Kathleen Meehan is an Associate Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engi- neering at Virginia Tech. She joined Virginia Tech in 2002 after having taught at the University of Denver (1997-1999) and West Virginia University (1999-2002). Her areas of research include optoelectronic materials and devices, optical spectroscopy, packaging for power electronic applications, and electrical engineering pedagogy.Dr. Richard Lee Clark Jr., Virginia Western Community CollegeMr. Branden McKagen
Paper ID #10099Integrating Sustainability Grand Challenges and Experiential Learning intoEngineering Curricula: a TUES2 collaborative research projectMs. Claire Louise Antaya, Arizona State UniversityDr. Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Bilec is an assistant professor in the Swanson School of Engineering’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Bilec’s research program focuses on sustainable healthcare, the built environment, and life cycle assessment. She is interested in improving the overall environmental perfor- mance of buildings while connecting the occupants in a more thoughtful manner
AC 2012-2984: ANALYSIS OF MATH COURSE PLACEMENT IMPROVE-MENT AND SUSTAINABILITY ACHIEVED THROUGH A SUMMER BRIDGEPROGRAMDr. John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee John R. Reisel is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Mil- waukee (UWM.) He serves as Associate Director of the Center for Alternative Fuels, and Co-director of the Energy Conversion Efficiency Lab. In addition to research into engineering education, his research ef- forts focus on combustion and energy utilization. Reisel was a 2005 recipient of the UWM Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award, the 2000 UWM-College of Engineering and Applied Science Outstand- ing Teaching Award, and a 1998
Paper ID #7370Mechanix: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Sketch Recognition Truss Tutor-ing Program against other Truss ProgramsMs. Olufunmilola Atilola, Georgia Institute of TechnologyProf. Erin M McTigue, Texas A&M University Dr. Erin McTigue is an associate professor of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University. She is a former K-12 teacher and her research interests include the use of graphics and visuals for learning science.Dr. Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University Director of the Sketch Recognition Lab and associate professor in the Department
Paper ID #41041Board 190: A Mixed-Methods Study of Statistical Thinking in EngineeringPracticeDr. Zachary Del Rosario, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Zachary del Rosario is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Applied Statistics at Olin College. His goal is to help scientists and engineers reason under uncertainty. Zach uses a toolkit from data science and uncertainty quantification to address a diverse set of problems, including reliable aircraft design and AI-assisted discovery of novel materials.Jin RyuErika Saur ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Mixed
Paper ID #43257Board 191: A Model for Engineering Education Professional Developmentfor K-12 Science TeachersMrs. Kathleen Ann Dinota, Stony Brook University Kathleen Dinota received her B.S. in Marine Science and M.S. in Secondary Education, retiring in 2017 after teaching in public schools on Long Island, NY for 31 years. During the course of her career, she taught earth science, biology and chemistry as well as science research. Kathleen has also worked in test development at NY State Education Department as an Education Specialist for the Regents Physical Setting Chemistry exam for the past 20 years. She is a former NYS
Paper ID #42034Board 212: Building a Conceptual Understanding of Women STEM Faculty’sParticipation in Entrepreneurship Education ProgramsDr. Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Prateek Shekhar is an Assistant Professor – Engineering Education in the School of Applied Engineering and Technology at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas - Austin, an MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California, and a BS in Electronics and Communication Engineering from India. Dr. Shekhar also holds a Graduate Certificate in
Paper ID #42516Board 186: A Hands-On, Dual-Credit Mechatronics Pathway Overview forSecondary & Post-Secondary EducatorsDr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch, National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch has been a champion of engineering and technology education for the past 30 years. Since 1995, she has been the State Director of the CT College of Technology (COT) where her leadership has been instrumental in creating nationally recognized seamless pathway programs in engineering and technology between all 12 public community colleges in CT with 10 universities and high schools. She is also the