A Vision for the Institute for Leadership in Technology And Management Joe Tranquillo, Eric Santanen, and Doug Allen Bucknell UniversityThe purpose of this presentation is two fold: 1) to describe Bucknell’s Institute forLeadership in Technology and Management 2) to share the mechanisms by which aformal vision statement was developed for the program.The ProgramThe Institute for Leadership in Technology and Management (ILTM), first offered atBucknell University in 1993, is in an intensive, six-week, student-focused summerprogram that focuses on accelerating undergraduates on their path toward becomingleaders of technology-focused organizations. The learning environment is composed oftwo
2015 ASEE Northeast Section Conference Experimental Use of Recycled Materials to Construct a Solar Water Heater John E. Patterson, PhD Norwich UniversityAbstractWith increasing use of solar water heaters it is important that Construction EngineeringManagement students understand the basic operation of the system. Understanding the theoryprovided in a classroom and reinforcing these concepts in a lab demonstrates the function andefficiency of the systems. It is the purpose of this research for students to build and test varioussolar water heater alternatives using recyclable materials by
181 Why Women Avoid Computer Science: The Influence of a Negative Stereotype Hasmik Gharibyan Computer Science Department, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CAAbstractThe gender gap in Computer Science is a well-known problem in the United States and many othercountries of the world. Researchers have identified a number of factors contributing to the lack ofattraction toward CS among women. One such factor is the “geek”/”nerd” stereotype associatedwith people in this field; a
507 Design of an Assembly for a Manufacturing Processes Laboratory John T. Tester, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZAbstractPresented is a mechanical assembly design which is used as the core product in a manufacturingprocesses course. The product design was developed to integrate mostly machining processes that areconducted throughout the semester. The product, a bench vise, had design criteria that were imposedprimarily a result of educational needs and constraints at the institution, Northern Arizona University.These criteria included generous
Paper ID #12779Minority-focused Engagement through Research and Innovative Teaching(MERIT)Dr. Kai Jin, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Dr. Kai Jin is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Co-PI of the MERIT project. Her research interests include Sustainable Energy, Green Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Multi Objective Decision Making and Optimization as well as Engineering Education. She has served as PI and Co-PI in several DoEd, DHS, NRC, and industry sponsored projects.Dr. Hua Li, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Dr. Hua Li, an Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Texas A&
Paper ID #14207An Assessment of the Graphic Communications Skills Needed by Construc-tion Management GraduatesDr. Joseph A Wright P.E., University of Wisconsin Stout Joseph A. Wright has 21 years as a university lecturer/professor in construction management with an em- phasis on contract administration. He has 15 years experience in industry as a Project Engineer/Manager on oil and gas and infrastructure projects. Current research interests include pathways for integrated project delivery and the use of software to enhance communication through the project process
Paper ID #13103Design and Preliminary Evaluation of Portable Kit for Programmable LogicController EducationDr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell
Paper ID #12567Engaged in Thermodynamics – Bringing it to Industry and the ClassroomDr. Patrick A. Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato Page 26.602.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Engaged in Thermodynamics – Bringing it to Industry and the Classroom AbstractThis paper will discuss an on-going NSF-CCLI grant that addresses improvements in studentpedagogy and educational materials for the engineering thermodynamics curriculum bycompleting development of the Engaged
Paper ID #11129Updates to a Sequence of Fluids Lab Experiments for Mechanical Engineer-ing Technology StudentsMr. Roger A Beardsley PE, Central Washington University Roger Beardsley is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Central Washington University, Ellensburg WA. He teaches classes in Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer, among others. His professional interests include renewable energy, including biofuels. Page 26.1633.1 c American Society for Engineering Education
Paper ID #13109Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Mechatronics, Robotics, andAutomated System DesignDr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell
Paper ID #12358Selecting the Best Approach to Teach 3D Modeling to Technical College En-gineering StudentsDr. Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Page 26.1361.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Selecting the Best Approach to Teach 3D Modelling to Technical College Engineering StudentsAbstractThe paper will provide a step-by-step methodology to enable an instructor dealing with 3Dmodelling to optimally guide his/her students through an understandable 3D modelling
Paper ID #13548Converting a Traditional Engineering Technology Program to a Competency-Based, Self-Paced, Open-Entry/Open-Exit FormatDr. Eric A. Roe, Polk State College Dr. Eric A. Roe has extensive experience in creating high-performance, high profile programs, and col- laborative partnerships to make workforce education and training relevant for employers and the economy through systemic reforms which align competencies with talent development pathways. He is currently the Executive Director of the Cockrell School of Engineering’s Center for Lifelong En- gineering Education (CLEE) at the University of Texas at Austin
Information Literacy for Engineering Students James A. Van Fleet, Nancy Frazier, and Kathleen McQuiston Bucknell UniversityAll undergraduate students should develop the ability to locate and evaluate informationsources. These information literacy skills can help students engage in different ways ofthinking and promote academic success. What is the role of information literacy incollaboration, experimentation, problem solving, and learning beyond the classroom -key components of the work of engineers. Are the information literacy needs ofengineering students unique? How can they best be met? Join us for a roundtablediscussion where we collectively explore the information literacy
The Grand Challenges Scholars Program at Bucknell University James A. Van Fleet, Bucknell University Dr. T. Michael Toole, Bucknell UniversityIn 2013, Bucknell University became the 13th university to establish a Grand ChallengesScholars Program associated with the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Thisprogram helps motivate and equip students to tackle one or more of the 14 GrandChallenges (GC) for Engineering identified by the NAE. Grand Challenges Scholars arerequired to complete five program components; research or other type of rich,experiential experience, entrepreneurship, service learning, global activities,and interdisciplinary coursework that enables future work "at the
more of the large-scale initiatives being discussed for the Higher Ed Maker Initiative.AcknowledgementsFunding for Design Competitions, K-WIDE, B-FAB, provided by a grant from KEEN.ReferencesBrunhaver, S. R., Lande, M., Sheppard, S. D., & Edward Carryer, J. (2012). Fostering an enterprisinglearning ecology for engineers. International Journal of Engineering Education, 28(2), 355.Communications, B. U. O. O. Bucknell Makers. Retrieved March 30, 2015, from http://www.bucknell.edu/makers.Honey, M., & Kanter, D. E. (Eds.). (2013). Design, Make, Play: Growing the next generation of STEMinnovators; The Maker Mindset. New York: Routledge.President, E. O. O. T. (2014). Building a Nation of Makers. Retrieved June, 2014, from https
Paper ID #11826Work-in-Progress. SiLaRR: Installing, deploying on Internet, and using aRobotics Laboratory Remote or in classroom with a few clicksDr. German Carro Fernandez P.E., UNED (Spanish University for Distance Education Dr. on Electrical Engineering and Industrial Control, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED), Madrid, Spain, M. Sc. on Research on Electrical Engineering and Industrial Control (Specialty on Telematics Engineering), (UNED), Madrid, Spain, Bachelor’s Degree of Computer Systems Engineering Tech.(BCompSysEng) (UNED), Madrid, Spain, M. Sc. on Financial and Tax Administration, University of
Paper ID #11519Improving Image Quality of a Color Infrared Digital Camera mounted on aSmall UAV Platform: An Iterative Active Learning ExperienceMr. Christopher E Hartman, University of Maryland, Eastern ShoreDr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri is currently a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He is a member American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and, American Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineers(ASABE) and is actively involved in
Paper ID #14096A New Program in Sustainable Engineering: A Platform for Integrating Re-search and Service into the Classroom through Global Engagement.Dr. Rachel A Brennan P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park Rachel Brennan, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering at Penn State Uni- versity, a Senior Consultant with Golder Associates, and a Faculty Advisor to Engineers Without Bor- ders. She has over 16 years of practical experience in environmental remediation, with expertise in the development and application of enhanced bioremediation technologies for treating contaminated soil
Paper ID #13932Academic Needs Assessment to Inform Course and Program Design: A Hy-brid Vehicle Engineering Program as a Case StudyDr. Ken C Stanton, Colorado State University Ken Stanton earned his PhD from Virginia Tech in Engineering Education before relocating to begin post- doctoral work at Colorado State University, where he co-created the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Engineering program. Remaining a research affiliate with the university, Ken left CSU to help open a charter high school nearby where he taught in and led the mathematics department. Most recently, Ken has again shifted direction to pursue entrepreneurial
Paper ID #13718Development of a Semester Long High School Introduction to EngineeringDesign Course for a Prototypical Classroom (Curriculum Exchange)Dr. Jacob L. Segil, University of Colorado at Boulder Jacob L. Segil is an Instructor for General Engineering Plus and Mechanical Engineering degree programs at the University of Colorado Boulder. Jacob has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Bio- engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a Bioengineering focus from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the
Paper ID #13736Porting a University Introduction to Design Course to a Semester Long HighSchool Course Based on Open-Source Hardware and Arduino - EvaluationDr. Jacob L. Segil, University of Colorado at Boulder Jacob L. Segil is an Instructor for General Engineering Plus and Mechanical Engineering degree programs at the University of Colorado Boulder. Jacob has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Bio- engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a Bioengineering focus from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from
Exploring Collaborative Research and Development Opportunities, between Two Universities, for a Capstone Electromechanical Engineering Technology Course for a Microprocessor Controlled Hand Opening Assistive Device (HOAD)Edward M. Land, Johns Hopkins University; Michael Marcus, Penn State University and JHUVisiting Faculty member; Harley Hartman, Penn State University; Capstone Project TeamStudents, Penn State University, Anthony Derosa, Seth Klepper, Eduardo Rayner, Justin Stahl;Collaborating Research Assistant, Johns Hopkins University, Hansong LiAbstractTo cooperatively and synergistically develop a purpose-built, Hand-Opening, Assistive Device,enabling a stroke victim or other neurologically injured
Unifying Multiple Concepts with a Single Semester-Long Project: A Brewery Design Project for Heat Transfer Courses Jacob J. Elmer and Noelle Comolli Villanova University, 217 White Hall, 800 East Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085Abstract Student learning and retention of material can be significantly enhanced by assigninggroup projects that challenge students to apply concepts covered in class. However, a keychallenge in many engineering courses is developing projects that effectively relate the multitudeof distinctly different concepts taught throughout the semester. For example, most heat transfercourses cover several different modes of heat transfer, including conduction
Ordering Components of a Class Session: Application of Literature to Design of a Module on Analysis and Modeling of Dynamical Systems in Biology Alex C. Szatmary, National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentThe ordering of components of a class session affects the effectiveness of instruction. Forexample, choosing to start with a real-life example could get students motivated to learn about aconcept, or choosing to end with a worked example could prepare students to do homeworkproblems. Ordering learning activities should reflect an understanding of the steps that people gothrough in a learning cycle. One way of thinking about how best to
2015 ASEE Zone III Conference (Gulf Southwest – Midwest – North Midwest Sections) Emulating Working in a Company in the Classroom: A Case for Hands-on Multiple Projects Oriented Course Cristinel Ababei and Anca M. Miron Marquette University / University of Wisconsin, OshkoshAbstractWe describe the design, implementation, and outcomes of an advanced engineering courseemulating the working environment of a company. Shifting from a traditional teaching style toan approach where students must be completely involved in project-related research,implementation, preparation of deliverables, and presentation of
Paper ID #13273Enhancing Systems Engineering Content in Aerospace Courses: CapstoneDesign and Senior Technical ElectivesProf. John Valasek, Texas A&M University John Valasek is Director, Center for Autonomous Vehicles and Sensor Systems (CANVASS), Director, Vehicle Systems & Control Laboratory, Professor of Aerospace Engineering, and member of the Honors Faculty at Texas A&M University. He teaches courses in Aircraft Design, Atmospheric Flight Mechanics, Modern Control of Aerospace Systems, Vehicle Management Systems, and Cockpit Systems & Displays. John created the senior/graduate level course AERO 445
Paper ID #12827Integrating Research in Sustainable Energy and the Environment across Dis-ciplines through a NSF funded REU SiteDr. Hua Li, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Dr. Hua Li, an Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University- Kingsville, is interested in sustainable manufacturing, renewable energy, sustainability assessment, and engineering education. Dr. Li has served as PI and Co-PI in different projects funded by NSF, DOEd, DHS, and HP, with a total amount of more than 2.5 million dollars.Prof. Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Dr. Abdelrahman
Paper ID #13896MAKER: 48-hour Rapid Prototype DevelopmentMr. Rodney Boehm, Texas A&M University - Dwight Look College of Engineering Rodney Boehm has joined the Engineering Academic and Student Affairs (EASA) team as an Industry Mentor with very broad experiences, including the creation of a telecommunications standard for the fiber optics industry that is still in use internationally over 25 years later, a wide variety of business experiences in an international company, and start up experience that have helped him hone his ability to quickly determine a direction and execute to it. He is also formerly the
Paper ID #13550Multidisciplinary Vertically Integrated Teams Working on Grand ChallengesMs. Magdalini Z Lagoudas, Texas A&M University Magda Lagoudas, Executive Director for Industry and Nonprofit Partnerships, Dwight Look College of Engineering, Texas A&M University. Mrs. Lagoudas holds a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering. She worked for the State of New York and industry before joining Texas A&M University in 1993. Since then, she developed and taught courses in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Technology. In 2001, she joined the Spacecraft Technology Center as an Assistant
Paper ID #12420Towards an integrated Hardware And SOftware Book (HASOB)Prof. Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Dr. Abdelrahman is currently the Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies and a Professor of Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M University Kingsville. Dr. Abdelrahman has a diverse educational and research background. His research expertise is in the design of intelligent measurement systems, sensor fusion and control systems. He has been active in research with over 80 papers published in refereed journals and conferences. He has been the principal investigator on