Paper ID #16450Parental Support and Acceptance Determines Women’s Choice of Engineer-ing as a MajorDr. Nora Madjar, University of Connecticut Nora Madjar is an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Connecticut School of Busi- ness. She received her Ph. D. in Business Administration from the University of Illinois and is a Fulbright Scholar from 2011. Her main expertise is creativity in the workplace and her research has contributed to a better understanding of the social and contextual factors that stimulate or hinder creative performance. Her current research focus is on the interaction of work and
Paper ID #16629Perception of Academic Integrity among Students and Faculty: A Compari-son of the Ethical Gray AreaDr. Teresa J. Ryan, East Carolina University Dr. Teresa Ryan teaches mechanical engineering fundamentals such as Dynamics, Mechanics of Materi- als, Acoustics and Vibrations. She also focuses on technical communication skills within an engineering context. Her research interests include acoustics and the dynamics of complex structures. She uses op- tical measurement systems (laser Doppler vibrometry) for characterization of a wide variety of targets including percussion instruments, landmines/IED, and coupled
Paper ID #16655Student Behavior in Selecting an Exam Time in a Computer-Based TestingFacilityProf. Craig Zilles, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Craig Zilles is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His current research focuses on computer science education and computer archi- tecture. His research has been recognized by two best paper awards from ASPLOS (2010 and 2013) and by selection for inclusion in the IEEE Micro Top Picks from the 2007 Computer Architecture Confer- ences. He received the IEEE Education Society’s Mac Van Valkenburg Early
Paper ID #15634Physics Jam, a Physics Preparation Program to Increase Student Performanceand Success in Introductory Physics Courses ˜Dr. Courtney Hadsell, Canada College I graduated with my PhD in Physics from The University of North Carolina in 2013. I am currently a physics instructor and physics program services coordinator at Ca˜nada College. I have a deep passion in promoting understanding and success for physics students thought pre-semester and continuing academic support. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Physics Jam, a Physics Preparation
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 #17315Teaching Students How to Create Innovative Design Solutions Within a Prod-uct Development ContextDr. Darren C. Olson, Central Washington University Dr. Olson teaches at Central Washington University, where he is the coordinator of the M.S. program in Engineering Technology. He earned a Ph.D. in Technology Management from Indiana State University, specializing in Quality Systems. He also earned an M.Ed. from Bowling Green State University in Career and Technology Education, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. His interests are related to innovative problem solving, technology
Paper ID #14572Redesign of a Graduate Seminar Course Using Active Learning for Oral Pre-sentation SkillsDr. Hamid Rad, Washington State University Hamid Rad, Ph.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University, Vancouver. His areas of teaching and research interest include mechanical engineering design, design methodologies, and dynamic systems.Prof. Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University - Vancouver Prof. Gurocak is the founding director of School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver. His research interests include
Paper ID #16484Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset through a Sophomore-Level, Multi-Disciplinary, Engineering Design Studio ExperienceDr. Cristi L Bell-Huff, Lawrence Technological University Cristi L. Bell-Huff, PhD is the Director of the Studio for Entrepreneurial Engineering Design (SEED) at Lawrence Technological University where she teaches courses on fundamentals of engineering design projects and entrepreneurial engineering design. In addition to her PhD in Chemical Engineering, she also has an MA in Educational Studies and is a certified teacher in Michigan. She has industrial experience in pharmaceutical product
. 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 #15884Future K-12 Teacher Candidates Take on Engineering Challenges in a Project-Based Learning CourseDr. Pamalee A. Brady, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Pamalee Brady is an Associate Professor at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She teaches courses in structural systems, concrete, steel and wood design as well as structural engineer- ing courses for architecture and construction management students. Prior to joining the faculty at Cal Poly she worked in applied research at the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory in Champaign, Illinois. She is
Paper ID #16776Work in Progress: Reviving a Transport Phenomena Course by Incorporat-ing Simulation and Laboratory ExperiencesDr. Marcia Pool, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Marcia Pool is a Lecturer in bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In her career, Marcia has been active in improving undergraduate education through developing problem-based laboratories to enhance experimental design skills; developing a preliminary design course focused on problem identification and market space (based on an industry partner’s protocol); and mentoring and guiding student teams through the
Paper ID #17241Work in Progress: The Consumer Breathalyzer as a Model Design Project inIntroductory InstrumentationDr. Bryan Paul Ruddy, University of Auckland Dr. Bryan Ruddy has a joint appointment as a research fellow at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute and as a lecturer in the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. He received his education from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with a BS, MS, and PhD all in Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Ruddy’s research interests center around the development of new actuation and control systems for medical devices, and he is involved
Paper ID #16096Toward a Cross-cultural Conversation: Liberal Arts Education for Engineersin China and the U.S.Dr. Xiaofeng Tang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Xiaofeng Tang is a postdoctoral fellow in engineering ethics at Penn State University. He received his Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.Mr. Qin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette Qin Zhu is a PhD Candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. His main research interests include global, comparative, and international engineering education, engineering ed- ucation policy, and
Paper ID #14601Translating United States Military Occupational Specialties Training into Col-lege Credit at a Regional, Comprehensive UniversityDr. George D. Ford, Western Carolina University Dr. George Ford P.E. is an associate professor in the Construction Management Department at Western Carolina University.Janet C. Ford, Western Carolina University Janet Ford, Juris Doctor, is an Assistant Professor in the College of Business at Western Carolina Univer- sity and teaches in the area of business law. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Translating United States military
Paper ID #16210Implementation of the Manufacturing Skills in a Freshman-Level CAD/CAMCourseDr. Sung-Hwan Joo, Grand Valley State University Dr. Joo is an associate professor at School of Engineering, Grand Valley State University, MI, USA. He is a member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers and American Society of Engineering Education. He received Ph.D degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2006. His research areas are CAD/CAM, FEA and Design Optimization. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Implementation of the Manufacturing Skills in a Freshman Level CAD/CAM
Paper ID #15392MAKER: Autonomous Solar-Powered Vehicle as a Learning Tool in Roboticsand Green EnergyDr. Richard Y. Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) Dr. Richard Chiou is Associate Professor within the Engineering Technology Department at Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He received his Ph.D. degree in the G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational background is in manufacturing with an emphasis on mechatronics. In addition to his many years of industrial experience, he has taught many different engineering and technology courses at undergraduate
Paper ID #16068Improving Scientific Writing Capability in an Undergraduate Population Us-ing a Fading Paradigm Scaffolding ApproachAmelia Spencer Lanier, University of Delaware Ameila S. Lanier is a Ph.D. candidate in the Biomechanics & Movement Science department at the Uni- versity of Delaware. She received her M.S. (2012) also in Biomechanics & Movement from the University of Delaware. She recieved her B.S. (2009) in Biomedical Engineering from Washington State University.Ashutosh Khandha, University of Delaware Ashutosh Khandha is a Ph.D. candidate in the Biomedical Engineering program at the University of
Paper ID #14538MAKER: Mobile Device App for Wireless Control of a PLC-Based Auto-mated SystemProf. Thomas G. Hart, Tarrant County College 1998 - Present served as Faculty &Coordinator of Robotics and Automation at Tarrant County College, Ft. Worth, TX 1988 - 98 Taught Computer Maintenance Technology at Eastern Hills High School, Ft. Worth, TX 1986 - 88 Taught Computer Technology at Bryan Institute, Arlington, TX 1985 - 86 Worked at Graybar Electric, Dallas, TX as Branch Manager TraineeDr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of
Paper ID #17094MAKER: Redesign of a Multipurpose Hardware Tool to Improve its Func-tionality and MarketabilityMr. David Alexander IV, Tuskegee UniversityDr. Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, Tuskegee University Dr. Vimal Viswanathan is an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Tuskegee University. He earned his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. His research interests include design innovation, creativity, design theory and engineering education.Ms. Shraddha Sangelkar, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Shraddha Sangelkar is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State Erie, The Behrend
; Emerging Technologies; Sustainability; Global Engineering Education; STEM K-12 Outreach. Dr. Anid embraces NYIT’s forward-thinking and applications-oriented mission and is working on sev- eral strategic partnerships between the School of Engineering and the public and private sector, including the creation of the School’s first Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) and its three labs in the critical areas of IT & Cyber Security, Bio-engineering and Health, and Energy and Green Tech- nologies. She is a board member of several organizations including the Greater Long Island Clean Cities Coalition (GLICC), LISTnet, the Institute for Sustainability (IfS) of the American Institute for Chemical
Paper ID #15081Integrating a Capstone Leadership Project and the S-Triangle Pedagogy toGuide Engineering Leadership Development EducationDr. David Bayless, Ohio University Dr. Bayless is the Gerald Loehr Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Director of Ohio Uni- versity’s Coal Research Center, part of Ohio University’s Center of Excellence in Energy and the Envi- ronment. He is also the director of the Robe Leadership Institute and director of the Center for Algal Engineering Research and Commercialization (an Ohio Third Frontier Wright Project) He is engaged in the development of energy and environmental
Paper ID #15906Using a Blended Online Program to Teach Professional Innovation Skills andPromote Peer InteractionRonie Shilo, Stanford University Ronie Shilo is the Director of Professional Programs at the Stanford Center for Professional Development. She works with faculty and partners to extend the Stanford experience to industry, as well as build new and existing professional education programs in a variety of engineering fields. Prior to joining Stanford in 2011, Ronie has had extensive experience as an organizational psychologist and consultant, and was deeply involved in all phases of development and delivery of
Paper ID #17112Using Concept Maps for Assessment and Improvement of a Multi-Section In-troduction to Engineering CourseDr. Mary Roth, Lafayette College Mary Roth is the Simon Cameron Long Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. She received her degrees in civil engineering from Lafayette College (B.S.), Cornell University (M.S.), and University of Maine (Ph.D.). She joined the faculty at Lafayette in 1991 and her research interests include risk assessment for earth retaining structures, site investigation methods in karst, and engineering pedagogy. She has authored
Paper ID #16238Using Stress Shielding in Hip Implants as a Case Study to Teach Loading ofComposite BeamsDr. Blake M. Ashby P.E., Grand Valley State University Blake M. Ashby is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering at Grand Valley State University. His research and teaching interests include the areas of dynamics, kinemat- ics, solid mechanics, movement biomechanics, injury biomechanics, and accident reconstruction. Prior to joining to Grand Valley State, he worked for several years as a consulting engineer with Woolley En- gineering Research Corporation and Exponent Failure Analysis
Paper ID #15997Voicing the Indescribable - Using Photo Elicitation as a Method to UncoverBelonging and CommunityDr. Nicole P. Pitterson, Purdue University, West Lafayette Nicole is a postdoctoral scholar at Oregon State University. She holds a PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University and other degrees in Manufacturing Engineering from Western Illinois Univer- sity and a B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Technology, Jamaica. Her research interest is eliciting conceptual understanding of AC circuit concepts using active learning strategies.Mr. Juan David Ortega-Alvarez
Paper ID #17464Web publication utilized as a communication tool for first year engineeringstudentsDr. Hyun J. Kwon, Andrews University Dr. Hyun Kwon is a professor of Department of Engineering and Computer Science at Andrews Univer- sity, MI. She graduated from University of Louisville with Ph.D. in chemical engineering. She teaches Fluid dynamics, Thermodynamics, Linear System Analysis, Feedback control systems, etc. She enjoys employing new technologies to the undergrad classroom to make learning more fun and have students better prepared for the fast-changing tech world. c American Society for
Paper ID #16624What Flies Like a Dragonfly and Swims Like an Eel? Bio-inspired DesignCornerstone ProjectsProf. Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary Marjan Eggermont is the current Associate Dean (Student Affairs) and a Senior Instructor and faculty member at the University of Calgary in the Mechanical and Manufacturing department of the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. She teaches graphical, written and oral communication in their first Engineering Design and Communication course taught to all incoming engineering students. She co-founded and designs ZQ, an online journal to provide a platform to
Paper ID #15026Why This Flip Wasn’t a Flop: What the Numbers Don’t Tell You AboutFlipped ClassesDr. Heather Noel Fedesco, Purdue University, West Lafayette Ph.D. Purdue University, Brian Lamb School of Communication; Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Purdue University, Center for Instructional ExcellenceProf. Cary Troy, Purdue University, West Lafayette Cary Troy is an associate professor in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering. His research focuses on environmental fluid mechanics, physical oceanography, and Lake Michigan hydrodynamics, as well as innovative and effective pedagogical techniques in large engineering courses
Paper ID #15728Work in Progress: A Student Activity Dashboard for Ensuring Project-basedLearning ComplianceSuhas Xavier, Arizona State UniversityChristian Murphy, Arizona State UniversityDr. Kevin A Gary, Arizona State University Dr. Gary is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing, Informatics, and Decision Systems Engineering of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. His interests are broad and deep in all areas of the professorate: research, teaching, and service. His research interests are in software engineering education, web & mobile applications (specifically mHealth
Paper ID #15347Work in Progress: Enhancing the Undergraduate Research Experience throughPartnership with a Non-profit OrganizationMs. Margo Cousins, University of Texas, Austin Ms. Cousins oversees undergraduate and graduate academic advising at the Department Biomedical Engi- neering at The University of Texas at Austin. She directs the office in strategic academic and professional development advising, capstone projects program, industry partnerships, first-year interest groups, and other special programs.Lynda K. Gonzales, University of Texas, AustinDr. Erin Dolan, University of Texas, AustinKathryn E. Flowers, Texas 4000