Paper ID #23663Work in Progress: Designing an Introduction to Biomedical Engineering CourseAround a Design ChallengeJennifer Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Dr. Jennifer Bailey is a Senior Lecturer of Biomedical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology, where she has taught since January of 2014. She previously taught at the University of Illinois and the University of Southern Indiana after graduating from Purdue University. Bailey’s passion is lab course development and improving student learning through enhancing lab and other hands-on experiences.Christine Dobie, Rochester Institute of TechnologyDr
Paper ID #24483Full Paper: A First-Year Electronics Lab Project—Design of Basic Voltmeterplus Soldering TutorialDr. Rod Blaine Foist, California Baptist University Rod Foist Professor (and IEEE student club advisor), Electrical and Computer Engineering, Gordon & Jill Bourns College of Engineering, California Baptist University, rfoist@calbaptist.eduDr. Xuping Xu, California Baptist University Dr. Xuping Xu is currently professor and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California Baptist University. He received B.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering and applied math- ematics from Shanghai
Paper ID #24448GIFTS – Getting Students to Make Fact-Based Presentations in a First YearEngineering CourseDr. Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Ashish Borgaonkar works as Asst. Dean in the Office of the Dean, Newark College of Engineering, NJIT, Newark, NJ. He has taught several engineering courses primarily in the first year engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering departments and won multiple awards for excellence in instruc- tion. He also has worked on several programs and initiatives to help students bridge the gap between high school and college as well as preparing students
Paper ID #24488GIFTS: Preparing First Year Engineering Students for a Career where Com-munication Skills Matter!Dr. Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University Dr. Kathryn Schulte Grahame is an Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University. As part of her First Year Faculty appointment she teaches freshman engineering courses as well as undergraduate civil engineering courses.Dr. Leila Keyvani Someh, Northeastern University Dr. Keyvani is an assistant teaching professor in the First year engineering program. 2018 FYEE Conference: Glassboro, New Jersey Jul 25 GIFTS: Preparing First Year
Paper ID #23311Engagement in Practice: Tensions and Progressions of a Robotics Service-learning ProgramMr. Matthew Aruch, University of Maryland College Park Matthew Aruch is the Assistant Director of the Science Technology and Society Program and PhD candi- date in International Education Policy at the University of Maryland College Park.Dr. David Tomblin, University of Maryland, College Park David is the director of the Science, Technology and Society program at the University of Maryland, Col- lege Park. He works with STEM majors on the ethical and social dimensions of science and technology. David also does public
Paper ID #23432Engineering Design Professional Development as a Mechanism for ChangingScience Teachers’ Beliefs (Fundamental)Prof. Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette Tamara J. Moore, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education and Director of STEM Integration in the INSPIRE Institute at Purdue University. Dr. Moore’s research is centered on the integration of STEM concepts in K-12 and postsecondary classrooms in order to help students make connections among the STEM disciplines and achieve deep understanding. Her work focuses on defining STEM integration and investigating its
Paper ID #21327Evaluating the Usage and Value of Supplemental Materials in a DynamicsClassDr. William E. Howard, East Carolina University William E (Ed) Howard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. He was previously a faculty member at Milwaukee School of Engineering. Prior to joining MSOE, he worked as a design and project engineer with Thiokol Corporation, Spaulding Composites Company, and Sta-Rite Industries.Mr. Jeffry R. Foeller, East Carolina UniversityKaren A. De Urquidi, East Carolina University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018
Paper ID #24566Exploring Design Failure in the Design Process: A comparative case study ofyoung engineering studentsJessica Cellitti, Drexel University Jessica Cellitti is a Ph.D. candidate with research interests focusing on pre-college engineering in urban public schools. Before entering the Ph.D. program at Drexel, she taught math and science in grades K-12 in for 7 years. She designed STEM elective courses on topics ranging from civil engineering and astrobi- ology to robotics. Jessica has two bachelor’s degrees in Elementary/Special Education and Psychology as well as minors in Mathematics and Science. While
Paper ID #24564Exploring the Unique Skills and Challenges Disabled Veterans Bring to Col-lege: A Qualitative Study in EngineeringMr. Michael Scott Sheppard Jr., Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Michael Scott Sheppard Jr. is a graduate research associate pursuing a Master of Science degree in En- gineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems and Design at Arizona State University. He received a B.S. degree in Biomedical Science from Lynchburg College in 2002, after which he served in the military for 6 years as a Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman. Following military service, Michael obtained
Paper ID #22981From Entry to Employment: Interlocking Keys to Building a Successful Tech-nician ProgramMr. Randy Libros, Community College of Philadelphia Randy Libros is Program Director, Applied Science and Engineering Technology, and Associate Professor of physics.Dr. Tammy WootenDr. Mozhgan Bahadory c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018From Entry to Employment—Interlocking keys to building a successful technician programWith support from a National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (ATE)grant (Grant #1400433), and with significant industry
Paper ID #22121High-Enrollment Mechanical Engineering Programs Meeting the Challengeof Career Advising Through a Seminar CourseMs. Rachal E Thomassie, Texas A&M University Rachal Thomassie is a second year master’s student in the Interdisciplinary Engineering program at Texas A&M University with an emphasis on engineering education. She has over five years of industry ex- perience in mechanical design and systems engineering and over seven years of experience in academic affairs. She founded two mechanical engineering affiliated student organizations and a departmental Stu- dent Ambassador program. She also co
Paper ID #241882018 ASEE Zone IV Conference: Boulder, Colorado Mar 25Using Mobile Devices to Improve Engineering Education: A Process ControlLaboratory ExampleDr. Shellee Dyer, Metro State of Denver c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Using Mobile Devices to Improve Engineering Education: A Process Control Laboratory Example Shellee Dyer and Julio Proano Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO sdyer10
Paper ID #24533Icarus: The Development of a Voluntary Research Program to Increase En-gineering Students’ EngagementMr. Homero Gregorio Murzi, Virginia Tech Homero Murzi is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Engineering Education at Vir- ginia Tech. He holds degrees in Industrial Engineering (BS, MS), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and in Engineering Education (PhD). His research focuses on contemporary and inclusive ped- agogical practices, environmental, ethics and humanitarian engineering, and non-traditional knowledge transfer. Homero has been recognized as a Fulbright scholar and was inducted
Paper ID #22190”Lean and Green” Assistance for Businesses in the U.S.-Mexico Border Re-gion: A RetrospectiveDr. Paul K. Andersen, New Mexico State University Paul K. Andersen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at New Mexico State University. His teaching and research interests include materials engineering, plant design and economics, nuclear chemical engineering, and the optimal design of experiments.Dr. Patricia A. Sullivan, New Mexico State University Patricia A. Sullivan serves as Associate Dean for Outreach and Recruiting in the College of Engineering at New Mexico
Paper ID #21205A New Industrial and Systems Engineering Program: Benchmarking Resultsto Determine What and WhyDr. Kate D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology Kate Abel serves as the as the Director of the Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Management Program in the School of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Technology Management and Applied Psychology. She has held several professional service positions, including the President of the Engineering Management Division of the American Society for Engineering Education and the President of Epsilon Mu Eta, the Engineering
Paper ID #23441An Experiential Learning Exercise: Optimization of Evaporators and Con-densers in a Vapor Compression CycleDr. David C. Zietlow, Bradley University Professor of Mechanical EngineeringMr. John Sullivan c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 An Experiential Learning Exercise: Optimization of Evaporators and Condensers in a Vapor Compression Cycle David C. Zietlow, Professor of Mechanical Engineering John Sullivan, BSME Student at Bradley Univesity, Peoria, ILIntroduction One way to engage students in the learning process
Paper ID #21870BioEngineering Lab Techniques: A Novel Lab Course for Protein Expressionin Bacterial and Mammalian CellsDr. Jacob James Elmer, Villanova University Dr. Elmer earned dual B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemical Engineering from the University of Mis- souri Rolla in 2003 and obtained a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Ohio State University in 2007. After a short posdoc at Arizona State University and some adjunct teaching at Grand Canyon University, he secured an Assistant Professorship at Villanova University in the Chemical Engineering department. He currently teaches heat transfer and several biochemical
Paper ID #22532Concerning Professional Licensure for Civil Engineering Faculty: A Matterof Best PracticeDr. Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Michelle Marincel Payne is an assistant professor in the Civil Engineering Department at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She completed her Ph.D. in environmental engineering at the University of Illi- nois at Urbana-Champaign, her M.S. in environmental engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, and her B.S. in nuclear engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla. Michellle is inter- ested in developing opportunities for
Paper ID #23194Engineering Student Perspectives on Research and What It Means to Be aResearcherDr. Lisa Benson, Clemson University Lisa Benson is a Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, with a joint appointment in Bioengineering. Her research focuses on the interactions between student motivation and their learning experiences. Her projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers and scientists, and their problem solving processes. Other projects in the Benson group include effects of student-centered active learning, self-regulated learning
Paper ID #21814Building a Physical Model to Teach Creative Problem-solving Skills in Onlineand Live CoursesProf. Ralph Ocon, Purdue University Northwest c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Building a Physical Model to Teach Creative Problem Solving Skills in Online and Face-to-Face CoursesAbstractMany faculty, especially new faculty, sometimes feel overwhelmed by having to teach both onlineand live courses while simultaneously pursuing scholarship and service activities. An effectiveway for faculty to improve their teaching efficiency is by creating assignments that can be taughtin both online
Paper ID #22958Computer Simulations vs.Physical Experiments: A Gender Comparison ofImplementation Methods for Inquiry-Based Heat Transfer ActivitiesDr. Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University Dr. Nottis is an Educational Psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Education at Bucknell University. Her research has focused on meaningful learning in science and engineering education, approached from the perspective of Human Constructivism. She has authored several publications and given numerous presentations on the generation of analogies, misconceptions, and facilitating learning in science and engineering education. She has
Paper ID #24123Design of a Transparent Hydraulic/Pneumatic Excavator Arm for Teachingand Outreach ActivitiesMr. Keith Scott Pate, University of Southern IndianaMr. Joseph David MarxProf. Abdallah A. ChehadeProf. Farid Breidi, University of Southern Indiana Farid Breidi is an Assistant Professor in Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana. He received his B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the American University of Beirut in 2010, his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2012, and his Ph.D. in the area of fluid power, dynamic systems and controls from Purdue University in
Paper ID #23557Designing 3-D Printed Heat Exchangers in a Senior-level Thermal SystemsCourseDr. Gregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University Gregory Michna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota State University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2006, held positions as a Lecturer at Iowa State University and as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and joined the faculty at SDSU in 2009. He teaches courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and energy systems.Dr. Todd Letcher
Paper ID #23003Development of a Virtual Reality Flight Simulator to Assist in the Design ofOriginal AircraftDr. 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 26 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 Engineering from UCLA in 1992. He received an MA
Paper ID #22584Different Strategies for Preparing Students to Tackle the RF EngineeringChallenges of Tomorrow: a Panel DiscussionMs. Erica Messinger, Keysight Technologies Erica Messinger is the Keysight Technologies Director Worldwide University Program providing strategic vision and leadership for the company’s multi-tiered engagements with Universities and Academic/Research Institutions. She works collaboratively across various touch points throughout Keysight and with aca- demic institutions to unify and optimize engagements in the ”education ecosystem.” This includes equip- ping Universities with the right solutions
Paper ID #23171Quantifying Self-guided Repetition Within an Interactive Textbook for a Ma-terial and Energy Balances CourseProf. Matthew W. Liberatore, University of Toledo Matthew W. Liberatore is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Toledo. He earned a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, all in chemical engineering. His current research involves the rheology of complex fluids as well as active learning, reverse engineering online videos, and interactive textbooks.Ms. Katherine Roach Chemical Engineering
Paper ID #22434Student Community Project to Design a Mini-golf Project for the City ofLeesville, LADr. Mohammed Benalla MB, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Student Community Project to Design of a Mini Golf Course for Leesville City - LA Mohammed Benalla, Department of Engineering and Technology Vaughn College, 8601 23rd Ave, East Elmhurst, NY 11369AbstractThis paper described a community project to design a first draft of a mini golf course, 18 holes,with a future location in the city of Leesville, LA. The course was designed to be