Paper ID #18605Improving Student Success and Retention through a Summer Research Pro-gram for First and Second Year Students at a Minority-Serving InstitutionDr. Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield Melissa Danforth is an Associate Professor and the Chair of the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at CSUB. Dr. Danforth is the PI for a NSF Federal Cyber Service grant (NSF-DUE1241636) to create models for information assurance education and outreach. Dr. Danforth is the Project Director for a U.S. Department of Education grant (P031S100081) to create engineering pathways
Paper ID #18405Design & Development of a 3D-Printed Quadcopter Using A System Engi-neering Approach in an Electrical Engineering Master’s Capstone CourseProf. John M Santiago Jr, Colorado Technical University Professor John Santiago has been a technical engineer, manager, and executive with more than 26 years of leadership positions in technical program management, acquisition development and operation research support while in the United States Air Force. He currently has over 16 years of teaching experience at the university level and taught over 40 different graduate and undergraduate courses in electrical engineer
Paper ID #19541A Laboratory-based Course in Systems Engineering Focusing on the Designof a High-speed Mag-lev Pod for the SpaceX Hyperloop CompetitionDr. Dominic M. Halsmer P.E., Oral Roberts University Dr. Dominic M. Halsmer is a Professor of Engineering and former Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at Oral Roberts University. He has been teaching science and engineering courses there for 25 years, and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Oklahoma. He received BS and MS Degrees in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University in 1985 and 1986, and a PhD in Mechanical
Novel Collaboration between Engineering and Geosciences to Design a Green Power Station for Field Camp: A Case StudyAbstractOne of the Department of Systems Engineering’s capstone projects was to design a portablesustainable power generation unit to support the Department of Earth Sciences’ Geology FieldCamp. The team of electrical and mechanical engineering students worked with the faculty ofEarth Sciences to develop specifications. The design had to fit within the existing trailer withoutmajor modifications to the trailer. The final design housed the battery pack in a tongue-mountedbox on the trailer with water proof outlets to charge devices. Four solar panels were connectedthrough keyed connectors to the box to work
Design, Construction, and Testing of a Prototype Test Unit for “Impact of a Jet” Experiment through Senior Design at Southern Arkansas University Lionel Hewavitharana, Mahbub Ahmed, John Hauver, Joseph Lonigro and Allan Derrickson Department of Engineering and Physics Southern Arkansas University Magnolia, AR 71753Abstract"Impact of a Jet” experiment is a commonly offered laboratory exercise in most undergraduateengineering programs. The equipment available in the market for this experiment can beexpensive despite the fact that no sophisticated technologies are involved
Paper ID #17684MAKER: Instructional Module on Use of a Programmable Logic Controllerfor Smart Traffic Light Control ˜ Baltimore City Community CollegeMr. Jorge A. Pina, Jorge A. Pi˜na moved to Baltimore from Chile, South America, to study Computer Science. He graduated from Coppin University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science in 1997. Since then, he has been working as the Coordinator of the Mathematics Learning Center under the direction of the Mathematics and Engineering Department at Baltimore City Community College. During this period of time he also has taught developmental mathematics courses
Paper ID #19247The Impact of Using Multiple Drive Teams on a FIRST Robotics Competition(FRC) Team During CompetitionDr. Linda Whipker, The Forge Initiative Dr. Linda Whipker is the Founder/President of The Forge Initiative, a nonprofit in Cary, NC a nonprofit bringing families and individuals of all ages together to explore, learn and lead using technology and engineering. Focused on creating alternative education frameworks for various age and interest groups, she brings her extensive experience and insight into creating learning environments that become focal points in the community, engaging diverse groups in daring
Paper ID #17962Professional and Leadership Development Through Undergraduate StudentAmbassador ProgramDr. Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University Associate Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M UniversityRachal E. Thomassie, Texas A&M University Rachal Thomassie is a first year masters student in the interdisciplinary engineering program at Texas A&M University with an emphasis on engineering education. She also holds the position of Academic Advisor for undergraduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, from which she earned her bachelorette degree. She has over
Paper ID #19666Instrument for Assessing Skills related to Free Body Diagrams in a Sopho-more Engineering Mechanics CourseDr. Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University Dr. Kristi J. Shryock is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University. She received her BS, MS, and PhD from the college of engineering at Texas A&M. Kristi works to improve the undergraduate engineering experience through evaluating prepara- tion in mathematics and physics, incorporating non-traditional teaching methods into the classroom, and engaging her students with interactive
2017 ASEE International Forum:Columbus , Ohio Jun 28 Paper ID #20731Inspiring Interest in STEM Education Among Qatar’s YouthDr. Brady Creel, Texas A&M University at Qatar Dr. Brady Creel is director of the Office of Development, Engagement and Outreach at Texas A&M University’s branch campus in Doha, Qatar. This office offers an array of K-12 and pre-college STEM enrichment programs, in addition to teacher professional development, strategic school partnerships and continuing education.Dr. Sandra Nite, Aggie STEM, Texas A&M University Sandra Nite, Ph.D., is a
FrequenciesThe results shown in Figures 1 and 2 represent one measure of how the CDRM was utilized, interms of the magnitude of coins (0 to 100) assigned to the correct answers. Figure 3 illustrates asecond measure of utilization, in terms of the number of answer choices to which students (a) (b)Figure 1. Number of coins assigned to correct answer when choosing correct answer for (a) fall2015 and (b) spring 2016. (a) (b)Figure 2. Number of coins assigned to correct answer when choosing incorrect answer for (a)fall 2015 and (b) spring 2016
(1), 38-41.3. Greenfield, G. (2014). Career outcomes of women engineering bachelor’s degree recipients. In Ed. S. J. Frueh, Career choices of female engineers: A summary of a workshop. Washington, D. C.: National Academies Press.4. Margolis, J., & Kotys-Schwartz, D. (2009). The post-graduation attrition of engineering students: An exploratory study on influential career choice factors. Proceedings of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers International Mechanical Engineering Congress, Lake Buena Vista, FL, November 13-19.5. Matusovich, H. M., Streveler, R., Miller, R. L., & Olds, B. A. (2009B). Competence in engineering: A tale of two women. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education
requireslarge turning radius which makes it inconvenient to use in tight spaces. At the Maker Session of 2this year’s ASEE Annual Conference, the audiences will see a new chassis design with four 6-inch Mecanum wheels as shown in Figure 4. The new design was based on a model fromAndymark5. When equipped with the Mecanum wheels, MoDAR can turn easily. Figure 3. Old Chassis Design with Chain Drive a) A Computer Model b) A Physical Prototype Figure 4 New Chassis Design with Mecanum Wheels
engineering students teaching math and science through robotics. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 14(1), 59–73. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-005-2734-1Bybee, R. W. (2011). Scientific and engineering practices in K-12 classrooms: Understanding A Framework for K-12 Science Education. Science Teache, 78(9), 34–40. Cunningham, C. M., & Kelly, G. J. (2016). Epistemic practices of engineering. Presented at the NARST Annual International Conference, Baltimore, MD. Retrieved from http://www.eie.org/sites/default/files/research_article/research_file/narst_cunningham_ep istemic_practices.pdfDorie, B. L
Paper ID #20374Student Paper: Small Team Agile Systems Engineering For Rapid Prototyp-ing of Robotic SystemsMr. Charles Avery Noren, Texas A&M University Vehicle Systems & Control Laboratory Charles Noren is an undergraduate research assistant at the Texas A&M University Vehicle Systems & Control Laboratory and task leader for the rail-based robotic system project. He is expected to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering in May of 2018, and plans to continue his education at Texas A&M University with a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering.Kendra Lynne Andersen, Texas A&M
Divisionwork-in-progress at ASEE 2016. To determine relationships between dispositions and reporteduse of student-centered strategies, the Value, Expectancy, and Cost of Testing EducationalReforms Survey (VECTERS) was developed based on expectancy theory and tested with 286engineering faculty among the 20 largest colleges of engineering in the U.S. The student-centered practices examined were (a) using formative feedback to adjust instruction, (b)integrating real-world applications, and (c) facilitating student-to-student discussion.Factor analyses led to determining construct groupings of items that were generally aligned withVECTERS’ design. Faculty using strategies in their classroom more often were more inclined toperceive value (particularly for
produced actionable resources for their Safe-Zone workshops and VCP.The VCP meets approximately biweekly to (a) identify LGBTQ inclusion approachesappropriate for their department context, (b) share resources and (c) support each other as theydevelop and implement an action plan to change climate and promote LGBTQ equality in theirown departments.Safe Zone Workshops are campus ally training programs that aim to create a visible network ofLGBTQ-affirming individuals and contribute to creating a positive and inclusive climate [23,39]. Conventional Safe Zone Workshops are general training for all members of a campuscommunity, and they address general campus concerns rather than issues that might arise indepartments and classrooms. This project has
Security.” He is a recent recipient of the NSF CAREER award (2012), as well as the ISU award for Early Achievement in Teaching (2012) and the ECpE department’s Warren B. Boast undergraduate teaching award (2009, 2011, 2016).Dr. Mani Mina, Iowa State University Mani Mina is with the department of Industrial Design and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University. He has been working on better understanding of students’ learning and aspects of tech- nological and engineering philosophy and literacy. In particular how such literacy and competency are reflected in curricular and student activities. His interests also include Design and Engineering, the human side of engineering, new ways of teaching
, before having any conversation with the faculty member, the Associate Deanbegan doing some research on the situation (Tactic 1: Do your homework). Grades for allgraduate courses in the M.S. program were examined, going back three years, by course and byinstructor. Results were pretty interesting and illuminated the situation. All the other faculty inthe program typically assigned grades of A and B to students enrolled in graduate courses. Onlyon an exceptional basis, was a grade of C assigned. Meanwhile, for the faculty member inquestion, his median grade was a B, with an equal number of A and C grades assigned each timehe taught a graduate course.In the next step, the Associate Dean scheduled a meeting with the faculty member in question
survey,and establish a time in which the survey instrument could be discussed. The following areexamples of questions faculty were asked: a. When you were asked to participate, what was your understanding of what your participation would look like? b. What is motivating you to use the survey this term? c. What are you hoping to get out of implementing our survey? d. What role do you see this type of survey having in your class? e. Do you see assessment of student engagement having a purpose or impact on you as an educator?Interviews were recorded and transcribed, with data gathered informing the second series ofinterviews.Phase 2 – Sensemaking of survey itemsIn the second set of interviews, which occurred
-Slot Concept and Slotted Aluminum Extrusion (A) (B) Figure 4: Parts Needed to Install the Frame TogetherIn order to correct the error, new screws with the length of 8mm were ordered. The Plexiglas wascut according to the dimensions measured directly from the top of the wind tunnel as 12” x 12” x24” (Figure 5A) and the motor was installed onto the frame by drilling into the Plexiglas alongwith the universal hub attachment. After everything was set up, it was realized that the laserreflection would not be able to hit the center of the wind tunnel. Therefore, both frame and thePlexiglas was re-cut according to the new dimensions of 7.5” x 12” x 24” (Figures 5B
and Innovation Department, the words “entrepreneurship” and “business” in the titles of activities are minimized. These words are often associated with the business college, so special care is needed so that students do not think that the co-curricular activities are targeted primarily to business majors.References1. National Academy of Engineering (2005). Educating the engineer of 2020: adapting engineering education to the new century. Washington, DC: National Academies Press.2. Collura, M., Daniels, S., Aliane, B., and Nocito-Gobel, J. (2004). “Development of a multidisciplinary engineering foundation spiral.” Proceedings, ASEE Annual Conference, Session 2630.3. Collura, M., Daniels, S., Aliane, B., and Nocito
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-CyLE in the classroom. That is, we do not expectWReSTT-CyLE to replace existing learning management systems such as Moodle or Blackboardalready in use, or significantly change the content of the syllabus or the instructor’s teaching style.We recommend the following steps instructors may follow when using WReSTT-CyLE in theclassroom. We assume that the instructor is familiar with the learning content - DLOs and tutorialsavailable in WReSTT-CyLE. 1. Prior to the beginning of the semester request a course instance from the WReSTT-CyLE system administrator. 2. During the course setup perform the following: (a) Decide on the combination of LESs to use in the class (see Section 3.2) (b) Upload the class roll (c
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catalyze a viral process that enables sustainable systems to multiply from site to site. In this approach, the University of Utah is working as the catalyst with the local “catalyst‐in‐training”, MUET, which more generally could be a University, an NGO, a government agency, local Service Providers (SP), or other key stakeholders in the identified Community of Practice. The catalyst seeks to (a) build capacity of the actors, (b) facilitate data management and ongoing dialogue among the actors in the community, and (c) build capacity of the local University, or other identified entity, to serve as the next catalyst in a new district. In the next step, the ‘local catalyst’ organization is then poised to take on the catalytic role with