Paper ID #9275Virtual Joystick Control of Finch RobotProf. David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Erie David R. Loker received the M.S.E.E. degree from Syracuse University in 1986. In 1984, he joined General Electric (GE) Company, AESD, as a design engineer. In 1988, he joined the faculty at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. In 2007, he became the Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Program. His research interests include wireless sensor networks, data acquisition systems, and communications systems.Mr. Stephen A. Strom, Penn State Behrend Stephen Strom joined the faculty of Penn
Paper ID #9278Electric Circuit Analysis in MATLAB and SimulinkDr. Asad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityDr. Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State UniversityMr. William Lehman, Bill’s Robotic Solutions William Lehman is President of Bill’s Robotic Solutions which he started in July of 2013. He has had over twenty years of experience in software and hardware development. He has worked on numerous projects in digital communication systems, robotics, and aerospace applications. For the past seven years he has taught technology education mainly at the high school level. Mr. Lehman received his Bachelor of Science degree in
Paper ID #10961Engineering Virtual Studio: KEEN Modules to Foster Entrepreneurial Mind-set in an Integrative, First/Second Year Online CourseDr. Kurt A. Thoroughman, Washington University Dr. Thoroughman is the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Washington University in St. Louis. He is also an Associate Professor and the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Thoroughman received a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and postdoctoral training in Biology from Brandeis University.Ms. Alessandra
Paper ID #8819Laboratory Exercises as an Assessment Tool in an Upper Division Electro-magnetic Fields Class – Lessons LearnedDr. Jeffrey A. Jalkio, University of St. Thomas Jeff Jalkio is currently a physics professor at the University of St. Thomas. Jeff worked for thirteen years in industry in the fields of optical sensor design and process control. In 1984, he co-founded CyberOp- tics Corporation, where he led engineering efforts as Vice President of Research. In 1997 he returned to academia, joining the engineering faculty of the University of St. Thomas and has taught courses in elec- tronics, digital system design
Paper ID #11015Challenges in Establishing an American Global Campus in KoreaProf. Hongshik Ahn, Stony Brook University Prof. Hongshik Ahn, Stony Brook University (SUNY) Dr. Ahn is a Professor of the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Stony Brook University. From 2011 to 2013, he served as the first Vice President of SUNY Korea. Prior to joining Stony Brook University in 1996, he was Mathematical Statistician at National Center for Toxicological Research, US FDA. He has been an Associate Editor of Communications in Statistics since 2000. Dr. Ahn is included in Marquis Who’s Who in America. He
Paper ID #8941Optimizing linguistic diversity in highly multicultural engineering design teamsDr. Sara T. Scharf, University of Toronto Dr. Sara T. Scharf earned her Ph D in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology at the Uni- versity of Toronto in 2007. Her current role as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for Multidisciplinary Design and Innovation at the University of Toronto builds on her expertise on the phenomenon of mul- tiple independent inventions in science, as well as in teaching technical subjects in highly multicultural workplaces.Mr. Jason A. Foster, University of TorontoProf. Kamran
ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. How Do Academic Issues affect College Students’ Performance? Mohammad H. Hashem, Ahmed A. Al Khawaja, Saleh O. Edhah, Usman I. Hashmi and Al Hareth S. Al Akill Arts and Science Department Petroleum Institute (PI) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates mohashem@pi.ac.ae Abstract— This paper addresses the research conducted by their previous educational experience to the nature ofa group of
Paper ID #9048The PEER Collaborative: Supporting engineering education research facultywith near-peer mentoring unconference workshopsDr. Alice L Pawley, Purdue University, West Lafayette Alice L. Pawley is an associate professor in the School of Engineering Education with affiliations with the Women’s Studies Program and Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue University. She has a B.Eng. in chemical engineering (with distinction) from McGill University, and an M.S. and a Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering with a Ph.D. minor in women’s studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She
Paper ID #10570Four-Way Collaboration Between a Non-Profit, University, Honor Society,and Charter School to Engineer Tropism Machines for Sustainable Space Nu-trition Classroom Instruction (Work In Progress)Turner Ralph Swanson, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society Turner R. Swanson is an undergraduate mechanical engineering student at the Milwaukee School of Engi- neering (MSOE). He is the Vice President of MSOE’s chapter of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. He is also a member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), as well as Sigma Sigma Pi, the En- ergy Engineering Honor Society. Turner serves as a tutor for
Paper ID #8623Extent of Construction Safety in the Engineering Curricula from the Perspec-tive of Practitioners in the MENA RegionDr. Essam K. Zaneldin P.E., United Arab Emirates University Dr Essam Zaneldin earned his PhD in 2000 from the University of Waterloo in the area of Construction Engineering and Management. Dr Zaneldin is a professional engineer currently working as an associate professor of Construction Engineering and Management at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, United Arab Emirates University. Dr Zaneldin is also the head of the College of Engineering Requirements Unit at the United
Paper ID #10583Workflow for developing online content for hybrid classesMr. John Mallen, Iowa State UniversityDr. Charles T. Jahren P.E., Iowa State University Charles T. Jahren is the W. A. Klinger Teaching Professor and the Assistant Chair for Construction Engi- neering in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at Iowa State University. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota and his PhD in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. He has over six years of industrial experience as a bridge
Paper ID #10893Pre-College Interactions, Early Expectations, and Perceived Barriers: AreThere Differences for Underrepresented Engineering Students?Dr. Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Dr. Sandra Dika is Assistant Professor of research methods in the Department of Educational Leadership at UNC Charlotte. Her current research is focused on college access and success for underrepresented and underserved student groups in higher education.Dr. Miguel A. Pando, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Dr. Miguel A. Pando is currently an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the
Paper ID #10003Preparing Your Teaching PortfolioDr. Kay C Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Kay C Dee received a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, and M.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees in biomedical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. After completing her graduate work, Kay C joined the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She later joined the faculty at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She served as the founding Director of the Rose-Hulman Center for the Practice and Scholarship of Education, and is currently the
Paper ID #9336S-STEM: ENG2 Scholars for Success 2007-2013Ms. Sarah Cooley Jones, Louisiana State University Sarah Cooley Jones is an Associate Director, College of Engineering at Louisiana State University. Ms. Jones develops and manages student programs for undergraduate and graduate engineering students in- cluding programs focused on underrepresented student populations. These programs encompass scholar- ships, fellowships, and seminars/workshops that develop students academically and professionally. She joined LSU in 1992 as a College of Engineering research associate in the area of environmental analyses and worked
award winning curriculum design and reform for secondary and post-secondary Career and Technical Education programs; and provides a variety of professional development for STEM and techni- cal educators focused on advanced technologies. She earned a B.A. in Chemistry at Agnes Scott College and both a B.S. in Engineering Science and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Environmental) from the Uni- versity of South Florida, where her research focused on membrane separation science and technologies for water purification. She has over 20 years of experience in developing curricula for engineering and engineering technology for elementary, middle, high school, and post secondary institutions, including colleges of engineering
Paper ID #9876Testing and Refinement of e-Learning Modules on Metacognition and Moti-vationDr. Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University Dr. Michele Miller is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological Uni- versity. She teaches classes on manufacturing and does research in engineering education with particular interest in hands-on ability, lifelong learning, and project-based learning.Dr. Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State UniversityMiss Apurva Anil Kambale, Michigan Technological UniversityMegan Farrish
Paper ID #9112Understanding Diverse Pathways: Disciplinary Trajectories of EngineeringStudentsDr. Susan M Lord, University of San Diego Susan M. Lord received a B.S. from Cornell University and the M.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford University. She is currently Professor and Chair of Electrical Engineering at the University of San Diego. Her teach- ing and research interests include electronics, optoelectronics, materials science, first year engineering courses, feminist and liberative pedagogies, engineering student persistence, and student autonomy. Her research has been sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr
Appendix A (Pre- and Post-Learning Module Quiz) Pre/Post Quiz: Thermal Analysis Finite Element Learning Module ActivitiesAnimal ID: ____________________ 1. Which of the following is true for a semi-infinite medium: a) Heat conduction does not change with time b) Heat conduction is one-dimensional c) Heat conduction is multi-dimensional d) There will always be heat generation 2. Which of the following is true for a semi-infinite medium: a) Heat conduction results from the thermal condition at one boundary b) Heat conduction results from the thermal conditions at two boundaries
technique. Summary and discussion. Background information on finite element theory.The FE ALMs are currently linked to one of six commercial FE codes (SolidWorks Simulation,SolidWorks Flow Simulation, MSC. Nastran, Comsol, ANSOFT, or AdvantEdge) all commonlyused in industry.Assessment FoundationsHelpful steps to assessments for the FE learning modules are: (a) gathering studentdemographics (i.e. academic major, educational level, grade point average, age, ethnicity, andgender); (b) gathering Felder-Soloman learning styles and MBTI personality type (this analysis,along with learning objectives, can be reviewed and fed back into improving the learningmodules); and (c) collecting all data and linking these data to a common student
Paper ID #10049Works in Progress: Generating Interest in Biomedical Engineering throughExploration of the Design ProcessDr. Marcia A. Pool, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign At the time of this work, Marcia Pool was an Instructional Laboratory Coordinator in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University; she is now a Lecturer at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. At Purdue, she oversaw and assessed junior level laboratories, bioinstrumentation and biotransport, developed and implemented sophomore and junior professional development courses, and taught and mentored students in the
Paper ID #10437Measuring Innovative Thinking Skills in Innovation Challenge ActivitiesDr. Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech Dr. Amelink is Director of Graduate Programs and Assessment in the College of Engineering, Virginia Tech.Ms. Christina Nocon Seimetz, Virginia Tech Christina Seimetz is a PhD student in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She also serves as program support staff for the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity where she is involved with recruitment, outreach, and retention programs specifically targeted towards females interested in engineering. Ms. Seimetz earned
capabilities. They will provide our civil infrastructure systems like bridges and dams with real time damage monitoring capability similar to that found in biological systems. His research work has led to the filing of a patent application, publication of journal articles and presenta- tion of conference papers. The technology is also on the path to commercialization. The technology won 2nd place position in the highly competitive InNOLEvation business plan competition (2012) organized by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship and resulted in the formation of a technology startup company. In addition, David Olawale served as the Assistant Coordinator for the NSF-sponsored research expe- rience for
Paper ID #8700Project-Based Learning in Statics: Curriculum, Student Outcomes, and On-going QuestionsDr. Rebecca A Atadero, Colorado State University Dr. Atadero is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Col- orado State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from the University of California, San Diego. Her research interests include inspection, management and repair of existing structures, FRP for civil engineering application and engineering education.Dr. Meena M Balgopal, Colorado State UniversityDr. Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, Colorado State UniversityMs. Anne
Paper ID #9576First Year and Junior Engineering Students’ Self-Assessment of InformationLiteracy SkillsDr. Kerrie Anna Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette Anna Douglas is a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Purdue University’s Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning. She received her B.A. in Psychology, M.S. Ed. in School Counseling, and her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, with an emphasis on Research Methods and Measurement from Purdue University. Her research focuses on assessment and evaluation in engineering education.Ruth E. H. Wertz, Purdue University, West LafayetteMr. Michael Fosmire, Purdue
Paper ID #9116Characterizing and Modeling the experience of Transfer Students in Engi-neeringDr. Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University Matthew W. Ohland is Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University and a Professorial Re- search Fellow at Central Queensland University. He has degrees from Swarthmore College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Florida. His research on the longitudinal study of engineer- ing students, team assignment, peer evaluation, and active and collaborative teaching methods has been supported by over $12.8 million from the National
Paper ID #10255Intercollegiate Student Design Projects: Lessons Learned by Four Universi-tiesProf. Nassif E Rayess, University of Detroit MercyDr. Brian A Garner, Baylor University Dr. Brian A.Garner is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Baylor University. He re- ceived his PhD in ME from the University of Texas at Austin in 1998, and joined the Baylor faculty in 2002. His research interests include computer modeling of the human musculoskeletal system, algorithms for human motion analysis, biomechanics of equine assisted therapies, and design of therapy assistance devices. His teaching includes capstone
Professional Communication, and Technical Communication Quarterly, among others.Dr. Caroline Carvill, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. Richard A House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Richard House is Professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received a B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University and M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine. In addition to engineering communication and pedagogy, he has scholarly interests in sustainability and Shakespeare.Jessica Livingston, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Jessica Livingston is an Associate Professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She received a B.A. from The University of Georgia, an M.A. from the University of
Paper ID #8568Use of Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning for Introduction to Mate-rialsDr. Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida Elliot P. Douglas is Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Dean’s Fellow for Engi- neering Education, and Distinguished Teaching Scholar at the University of Florida. He conducts research in the areas of engineering problem-solving, critical thinking, active learning, and qualitative methodolo- gies.Prof. Timothy M Raymond, Bucknell UniversityDr. Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University Cindy K. Waters is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical
Director of the ME Senior Capstone Design Program. In 1996 he began envisioning a technology company which he ultimately founded as Endres Machining Innovations, LLC (EMI) in 2004 to develop and commercialize innovative processes and tooling technologies. EMI’s industry-leading R&D efforts aim to provide substantial efficiency improvements. EMI’s focus is the machining of difficult-to-machine materials, such as titanium, nickel alloys, stainless steels, compacted-graphite iron (CGI), hardened steel, and abrasive composites, and applications like energy efficient chipping/chopping of cellulosic biomass. In 2013 a manufacturing company was formed for production of their first product line leaving EMI to focus on
Paper ID #9842Science Learning with Design, Engineering and Robotics (Curriculum Ex-change)Mike Ryan, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology Marion Usselman is a Principal Research Scientist and Associate Director for Federal Outreach and Re- search at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC). She earned her Ph.D. in Biophysics from the Johns Hopkins University and has been with CEISMC since 1996 developing and managing university-K-12 educational partnership programs. She currently leads up a team of