Paper ID #10845From Classroom to Online to Hybrid: The Evolution of an Operations Man-agement CourseDr. Letitia M. Pohl, University of Arkansas Letitia Pohl is an instructor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas, an M.S. in Systems Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology, and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University. Dr. Pohl served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force for eight years. At the University of Arkansas, Dr. Pohl has served as the Assistant Director of the Mack-Blackwell
Paper ID #8737CENTRALIZED OR FEDERATED DATA MANAGEMENT MODELS, ITPROFESSIONALS’ PREFERENCESDr. Gholam Ali Shaykhian, NASA Ali Shaykhian has received a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Computer Systems from University of Central Florida and a second M.S. degree in Operations Research from the same university and has earned a Ph.D. in Operations Research from Florida Institute of Technology. His research interests include knowledge management, data mining, object-oriented methodologies, design patterns, software safety, genetic and optimization algorithms and data mining. Dr. Shaykhian is a professional member of the
Paper ID #9596Consistency in Assessment of Pre-Engineering SkillsDr. Shelley Lorimer P.Eng., Grant MacEwan University Dr. Shelley Lorimer, P.Eng. is Chair of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Transfer Program (BSEN) at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta. She teaches undergraduate courses in statics and dynamics, as well as courses in engineering professionalism. She is currently participating in a research project with Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures in the oil sands and hydrocarbon recovery group doing reservoir simulation of enhanced oil recovery processes. She has a Ph.D. in numerical modeling
Paper ID #10521Design and Diagnostic Problem-solving Approaches – Application to Ther-mal Comfort and Indoor Air QualityDr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering (AE). He teaches capstone, lighting, electrical, HVAC and energy design courses. He is the ABET Coordinator for the AE Program. His research areas include airflow modeling, zonal modeling, energy modeling, and artificial intelligence modeling using the support vector machine learning approach. Dr. Megri holds a PhD degree from INSA at Lyon (France) in the area of
Paper ID #9976Results from the AIChE Education Annual Survey: Chemical EngineeringElectivesDr. Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University Margot is a professor of chemical engineering and an associate dean of the college of engineering at Bucknell University. Her interests include conceptual learning in engineering, active, collaborative, and problem-based learning, and how the use of technology and games can engage students.Dr. David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky David L. Silverstein is the PJC Engineering Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Ken- tucky. He is also the Director of the College of
Paper ID #9731Similarities and Differences in Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Cur-ricula in the United StatesProf. David W. Gatchell PhD, Northwestern UniversityDr. Robert A Linsenmeier, Northwestern University Robert Linsenmeier is a professor of Biomedical Engineering in the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, and of Neurobiology in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, with an additional appointment in Ophthalmology. His research interests are in the role of retinal oxy- gen transport and metabolism in both normal conditions and diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and retinal
Paper ID #10696TRNSYS as an Education Tool to Predict Indoor Environment Temperaturefor Undergraduate StudentsDr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering (AE). He teaches capstone, lighting, electrical, HVAC and energy design courses. He is the ABET Coordinator for the AE Program. His research areas include airflow modeling, zonal modeling, energy modeling, and artificial intelligence modeling using the support vector machine learning approach. Dr. Megri holds a PhD degree from INSA at Lyon (France) in the area of Thermal
approaches that engage students in developing models of real world problems and their solu- tions. Her research also involves working with educators to shift their expectations and instructional prac- tice to facilitate effective STEM integration.Tamara is the recipient of a 2012 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) for her work on STEM integration with underrepresented minority and underprivileged urban K-12 students.Kristina Maruyama Tank, University of Minnesota, Twin CitiesMr. Aran W Glancy, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Aran W. Glancy is a Ph.D. Candidate in STEM Education with an emphasis in Mathematics Education at the University of Minnesota. He is a former high school
-developed a Materials Concept Inventory for assessing conceptual knowledge of stu- dents in introductory materials engineering classes. He is currently conducting research on web-based tools for teaching and learning, misconceptions and strategies and tools to promote conceptual change in materials courses.Dr. Dale R Baker, Arizona State UniversityDr. Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University Adam R. Carberry, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University in the Fulton Schools of Engineering. He earned a B.S. in Materials Science Engineering from Alfred University, and received his M.S. and Ph.D., both from Tufts University, in Chemistry and Engineering Education respectively. Dr. Carberry was previously
Paper ID #8652Work in Progress: Providing Continuing Education for Teachers in the Do-minican Republic Using Online Modules Developed through a First YearCapstone ProjectMr. David Reeping, Ohio Northern University David Reeping is a sophomore majoring in Engineering Education with a minor in Mathematics and an undergraduate research assistant. He is a Choose Ohio First scholar inducted during the 2012-2013 school year and the recipient of the Remsburg Creativity Award for 2013. Also, he is a member of the freshman honorary society (Alpha Lambda Delta / Phi Eta Sigma) and the mathematics honorary society (Kappa Mu Epsilon
Paper ID #9170A Strategic Engineering Management Approach to Innovation and Organi-zational Sustainability: An Addition to the Engineering Management Cur-riculum?Dr. Michael Browder, Bristol Tennessee Essential Services Michael Browder, a past chairman of American Public Power Association’s Board, has served as CEO of Bristol Tennessee Essential Services (BTES) since 1977. He earned his doctorate of Educational Lead- ership and Policy Analysis from ETSU, his Master of Administrative Science from the University of Alabama Huntsville and a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Auburn University. He is a regis- tered
Paper ID #9303Effect of Student Model Presentations from a Speaking Contest on the Devel-opment of Engineering Students as SpeakersMs. Maryellen Meny OverbaughMr. 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 (2nd ed.) and faculty advisor for Utree: Under- graduate teaching and research experiences in engineering.Ms. Christine Haas, Engineering Ambassadors Network
Paper ID #8865Examining the diffusion of research-based instructional strategies using so-cial network analysis: A case study of SCALE-UPMr. Xaver Neumeyer, Western Michigan University Xaver Neumeyer is currently a research associate at Western Michigan University, working on diffusion mechanisms of research-based instructional strategies. In his dissertation work, he examined the effect of team conflicts on students’ perceptions of effective teamwork. He received his Master of Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He has worked on research projects related to team learning, the role of team conflict in
Paper ID #9724Examining the Engineering Design Process of First-Year Engineering Stu-dents During a Hands-on, In-class Design Challenge.Ms. Jessica E S Swenson, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach Jessica Swenson is a graduate student at Tufts University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering with a research focus on engineering education. She received a M.S. from Tufts University in science, technology, engineering and math education and a B.S. from Northwestern University in mechan- ical engineering. Her current research involves examining the design process of undergraduate students
Paper ID #9716Flipping the Classroom at Scale to Achieve Integration of Theory and Prac-tice in a First Year Engineering Design and Build CourseDr. Carl A Reidsema PhD, The University of Queensland Associate Professor Carl Reidsema, University of Queensland Associate Professor Reidsema is a me- chanical design engineer with over 12 years industry experience. Beginning his academic career at the University of New South Wales in 2001, he led the Faculty development of the first hands-on active- learning team based first year common course in engineering design ”ENGG1000 - Engineering Design and Innovation
Paper ID #9040An Implementation of Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN) Using a Learn-ing Management System Platform in an Undergraduate Experimental Engi-neering CourseDr. Mary Cardenas, Harvey Mudd College Dr. Cardenas earned her B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State Engineering. She joined Rock- etdyne as a propulsion engineer and worked on the Space Shuttle Main Engines, Atlas Engine, and the X-30 propulsion system. Dr. Cardenas received her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Environmental and Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, studying the transport and fate of PCBs and sediments in the
Paper ID #10172CAREER: Mathematics as a Gatekeeper to Engineering: The Interplay be-tween Mathematical Thinking and Design Thinking – Using Video DataDeLean Tolbert, Purdue University, West Lafayette DeLean Tolbert is a doctoral student of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She earned a B.Sc.in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan–Dearborn and a M.S. in Industrial Engineer- ing from the University of Michigan. Her research interests include: informal engineering learning and teaching, K-12 engineering education, and engineering thinking and learning within ethnic minority com- munities.Dr. Monica E
Paper ID #10002Challenges and Evolution of Combined and Separate Thermodynamics Coursesin a Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology Pro-gramProf. Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University Martin Weiser is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering and Design Department at Eastern Washington University. He earned his BS in Ceramic Engineering from the Ohio State University and his MS and PhD in Materials Science and Mineral Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. He then joined the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of New Mexico where he taught Materials
Paper ID #9613Design it! Build it! A Summer Engineering Workshop for High School Stu-dents to Foster Creativity and Change Perceptions of Engineering (Work inProgress)Prof. Vicki V. May, Dartmouth College Vicki V. May, Ph.D., P.E. is an Instructional Associate Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth College. Her research focuses on engineering education and K-12 outreach. She teaches courses in solid mechan- ics, structural analysis, and integrated design at Dartmouth. Prior to relocating to the east coast, Professor May was an Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering at the California Polytechnic State Univer
Paper ID #10239Graduate students help to create a discovery-based and cooperative learningexperience about clean energy for high school students (curriculum exchange)Mr. Justin Michael Hutchison, University of Illinois Justin Hutchison, M.S., is currently a doctoral student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Uni- versity of Illinois. He is treasurer of the local student chapter of American Society for Engineering Edu- cation (ASEE) and a coordinator for graduate student outreach in the Civil and Environmental Graduate Student Professional Development Program. Mr. Hutchison is a National Science Foundation Graduate
Paper ID #8678Increasing Retention in Engineering and Computer Science with a Focus onAcademically At-Risk First Year and Sophomore StudentsDr. Sharon A. Jones P.E., University of Portland SHARON A. JONES is Dean of the Shiley School of Engineering at the University of Portland. Her research focuses on decision-making for environmental and infrastructure systems. Dr. Jones received a BS in Civil Engineering from Columbia University, and a PhD in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. She is a licensed professional engineer in California.Ms. Zulema Naegele, University of Portland STEP Retention
Paper ID #8720Information Technology for Communities: Development of a Web-based 3DVisualization and Cluster Computing System for Disaster ManagementDr. Ge Jin, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Ge Jin, D.Sc, is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Information Technology and Graphics at the Purdue University Calumet. He teaches computer game development, computer graphics and animation, as well as computer information technology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Prior to joining Purdue University Calumet, he was a postdoctoral research scientist at the George
Paper ID #9549Work-in-Progress: Undergraduate Teaching and Research Experiences inEngineering (Utree): An Engineering Student Organization with a Commu-nication FocusVictoria VadyakMr. 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 (2nd edition) and the faculty advisor of Utree.Dr. Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion UniversityMs. Christine Haas, Christine Haas Consulting
Paper ID #9931Living With Contradiction: Cultural Historical Activity Theory as a Theo-retical Frame to Study Student Engineering Project TeamsMr. Michael L Jones, Faculty of Information, University of Toronto Michael Jones is a doctoral candidate in the Faculty of Information, University of Toronto and professor of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology at Sheridan College, Oakville ON. Michael’s research interests are in project-based learning in technology education, with his dissertation looking at how Formula SAE engineering student project teams engage information management contradictions
Paper ID #10891Preliminary Results of a RIGEE-funded Study: Pre-College Interactions,Early Expectations, and Perceived Barriers Among Entering EngineeringStudentsDr. Miguel Pando P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte Dr. Miguel A. Pando is currently an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC), and was previously an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (UPRM). In addition to his research in Geotechnical Engineering on the topics of soil-structure interaction and engineering characterization of
Paper ID #9475Probing the Inverted Classroom: A Controlled Study of Teaching and Learn-ing Outcomes in Undergraduate Engineering and MathematicsDr. Nancy K Lape, Harvey Mudd CollegeDr. Rachel Levy, Harvey Mudd College Rachel Levy is an associate Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College. She has an MA in Instructional Design from UNC-CH and a MA/PhD in Applied Mathematics from NCSU. In addition to mathematics, she regularly teaches first-year writing. She serves on the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Education Committee, as Editor-in-chief of SIURO, SIAM Undergraduate Research Online, and
Paper ID #10325Teaching Digital Signal Processing Course with a Real-Time Digital CrossoverSystem for Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology StudentsProf. Jean Jiang, Purdue University, North Central DR. JEAN JIANG is currently with the College of Engineering and Technology at Purdue University North Central in Westville, Indiana. She received her Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico in 1992. Before she joined Purdue University in 2009 as a faculty member, Dr. Jiang had taught analog signal processing, digital signal processing, and control systems for a number of years as a
Paper ID #8523The Effect of Feedback Mechanisms on Students’ Learning in the Use ofSimulation-based IT Training in a Computer Networking ProgramDr. Usman Ghani, DeVry University Usman Ghani Senior Professor DeVry University College of Engineering and Information Science Usman Ghani is a senior professor of Network and Communication Management in the College of En- gineering and Information Science at DeVry University, Addison, Illinois. Professor Ghani’s area of specialization is ’Network Infrastructure and Security’. Mr. Ghani began his career as an Electronics Engineer for Johnson Controls, Inc. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Paper ID #9864Tiered Mentorship Experiences in Biomedical Engineering Programs: A CaseStudy of Collaborations between Undergraduates and High School StudentsMs. Catherine Langman, Illinois Institute of Technology Catherine Langman is a graduate student in applied mathematics at the Illinois Institute of Technology. She is currently a research assistant on a tissue engineering project. She holds a B.S. in applied mathe- matics from the Illinois Institute of Technology and is a certified secondary mathematics teacher in the State of Illinois. She enjoys working with middle and high school students.Prof. Eric M Brey