Conference Session

Manufacturing Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W Simoneau, Keene State College; Megan C Piccus, Springfield Technical Community College; Gary Masciadrelli, Springfield Technical Community College

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-1271: VIRTUAL IDEATION PLATFORM AND ENTREPRENEUR-SHIPRobert W Simoneau, Keene State College Robert W. Simoneau has 39 years of academic and industrial experience in manufacturing related dis- ciplines and plastics engineering specifically in the areas of product design and development. He is currently an Associate Professor at Keene State College in the Management Department. He recently served two years as a Program Director in the Division of Undergraduate Education at the National Sci- ence Foundation. Prior to Keene State College he taught in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology department at Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT). Before teaching at WIT he gained considerable experience in

Conference Session

Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University; Daryl Hunter White, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

take several senior level classessuch as Design of Machine Elements, CADD, Fluid Power, Heating, Ventilation and AirConditioning (HVAC), Robotics, and Mechanical Vibration. We started teaching Vibration,which is a lecture/lab course, formally in the fall of 2006 and until this project, did not have‘hands-on’ activities beyond a ‘Helmhotz resonator project’ and an industrial visit. Common touniversities nationwide and worldwide, severe budget cuts limited the development of additionalhands-on activities and experiments crucial to a thorough practical understanding of vibration Page 25.430.2and noise analysis.Three years ago the author developed

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Carlos Sun; Frances Johnson; David Hutto; Kathryn Hollar; Eric Constans; Jennifer Kadlowec; Beena Sukumaran; Anthony Marchese; Paris von Lockette; Kevin Dahm; Douglas Cleary

the 8-semester engineering clinic sequence.As shown in the table, while each clinic course has a specific theme, the underlying concept ofengineering design permeates throughout 3. Table 1. Overview of course content in the 8-semester Engineering Clinic sequence. Year Clinic Theme Clinic Theme (Fall ) (Spring) Freshman Engineering Measurements NSF Competitive Assessment Laboratory Sophomore Quality Entrepreneurship Junior Multidisciplinary Design Project Multidisciplinary Design Project Senior Multidisciplinary disciplinary

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeffrey Mountain

Session 2525 Method and Experimental Based Design: An Approach to Freshman and Sophomore Engineering Design Projects Jeffrey R. Mountain The University of Texas at TylerAbstractThe benefits of group-based design activity in an engineering curriculum may be greatlyenriched by careful structuring of design activities into the freshman/sophomore introductorycourse sequence. Focal points of this approach include: teaching a design methodology,applying that methodology to unique, product development-based problems and guiding studentsthrough discovery based

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Smith

computing is, who the major players in the industry are, and how it can be used tomonitor and control remote processes. Session attendees will also see a case study of remote-control computing software in operation, monitoring and controlling a plant floor productionsystem.IntroductionNetworking technologies, and especially the Internet, have become a major component ofapplication systems. As we teach the design and implementation of process control systems inthe Engineering curriculum, we must recognize that these systems will require capabilities forcontrol and support from remote locations. For example, the need for remote control may bedriven by the high cost of a particular process. The Oak Ridge National Laboratory uses remoteprocess control

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Smith

industry are, and how it can be used to monitor and control remote processes. Acase study of remote-control computing software in operation is also presented, describing howone off-the-shelf package was setup to monitor and control a plant floor production system.IntroductionNetworking technologies, and especially the Internet, have become a major component ofapplication systems. As we teach the design and implementation of process control systems inthe Engineering curriculum, we must recognize that these systems will require capabilities forcontrol and support from remote locations. For example, the need for remote control may bedriven by the high cost of a particular process. The Oak Ridge National Laboratory uses remoteprocess control at its

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Bethany S. Oberst; Russel C. Jones

mechanisms to teach engineering design across campus borders, utilizingwell-developed case studies. Gay and Lentini (17) further describe the advancedcommunication resources used by students engaged in collaborative design activity.The use of the Internet has enabled both teachers and students to lessen the burden ofdisseminating and acquiring knowledge, according to Young (18). Even laboratoryexperiences can be enhanced through electronic media. Karweit (19) has created a virtualengineering laboratory on the World Wide Web for the students in his introductoryengineering class and others. Experiments in this simulated laboratory include one thatmeasures the rate of a hot object’s heat radiation, and one that enables students to designbridges that

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Vincent R. Canino; Lisa Milkowski

(IRB)approval for testing to begin.II. MethodsCurriculum Structure for DesignThe distribution of design credits throughout the curriculum is illustrated in Table 1. Thedesign teams continue on the same project from product conceptualization in theirfreshmen year to pseudo-product release right before graduation.Table 1: Lecture and Laboratory Curriculum Structure. Credits indicated in parentheses. Fall quarter Winter quarter Spring quarterFreshmen -- Lecture & Lab (2) --Sophomore Lecture (1) Lecture (1) Lecture (1)Junior Lecture (1) Lecture (1) Lecture (1)Senior

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert J. Hofinger

design our courses and properly prepare our students.What will the electrical engineering field be like in the future? What should our students preparethemselves for? What should we, as educators, be teaching the future engineers andtechnologists? An insight with leaders in the electrical engineering field presents a picture ofwhat the engineering profession will be like in the next five years. With this knowledge, we aselectrical engineering technology educators can improve our curriculum and better prepare ourstudents for a meaningful and prosperous career and future.IntroductionTake a step forward, into the 21st Century. Let us look at the beginning of a well-connected dayin the life of a systems engineer, starting with this teleconferencing

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Stuart Wilkinson; G. Mark Pennington

. The devicedoes indeed function and closely mimics this laboratory procedure. Testing beyond the functionalstage will be performed by placing it on a towed submersible instrument platform currently underdevelopment. Figure 1. - Exploded View of pH Measuring Device (internal Helical Mixer not shown)Reference[1] Byrne, R.H. & Clayton, T.D., "Spectrophotometric sea water pH measurements: total hydrogen ion concentrationscale calibration of m-cresol purple and at-sea results." Deep-Sea Research I 40, no. 10 (1993): 2115-2129.Biographical InformationSTUART WILKINSON is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of South Florida inTampa. Since leaving England in 1984 he has been involved in teaching and researching in

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

J. Michael Jacob; Jeffrey W. Honchell

subjective evaluation of the project by the students, the subjectiveevaluation of the project by the course instructors, and the objective results, including thestudents' performance evaluation, and a comparison of the students' overall course performanceas compared with previous semesters which did not include a project. Finally, continuing trendsin the application of teaming are presented.IntroductionDuring the summer of 1992 Motorola presented Purdue University with a Total QualityManagement (TQM) Challenge. The objective of the challenge was to integrate the principles ofTotal Quality Management into the university. This included both teaching about TQM, andteaching with TQM (using TQM principles and techniques to improve the quality of

Conference Session

Post Graduate Experiential Programs and Insights

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David W Schmueser, Altair Engineering Inc.; Charbel Philippe Saleh, Altair Engineering Inc.; Prakash C. Shrivastava, Oakland University; Lori Lin Crose, Oakland University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

, higher education certification courses, and sponsorship of engineering team competitions. Schmueser joined Altair in 2007, after working for the Research Laboratories and Advanced Product De- velopment Divisions of General Motors and at the Battelle Columbus Laboratories. He has published numerous papers on CAE applications to lightweight structures, composite materials, and vehicle joint design. Dr. Schmueser has been an Adjunct Graduate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Depart- ment at Wayne State University since 1993. Schmueser holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Applied Mechanics from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, and a doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the

Conference Session

Classroom Engagement

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University; David Shernoff, Northern Illinois University

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Educational Research and Methods

problems. And they may be sufficient for earning apassing grade in the course. However, when large numbers of students flounder on open-endedproblems that require deeper understanding of the material, it becomes clear that the educationalprocess is not working.Cognition research2,13,15 has addressed situations such as these in which students are faced withtasks that do not have apparent meaning or logic. For students to “learn with understanding,”they need to “take time to explore underlying concepts and to generate connections to other[knowledge] they possess.”2 For several years, our teaching strategy has focused on givingstudents first-hand experiences with electric motors and balancing devices in the laboratory. Wehad students generate

Conference Session

Online and Web-based Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Lesko, East Carolina University; John Pickard, East Carolina University

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-2204: DATA IN DEPTH: WEB 3-D TECHNOLOGIES PROVIDE NEWAPPROACHES TO THE PRESENTATION OF COURSE CONTENTCharles Lesko, East Carolina University Charles Lesko is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Systems, College of Technology & Computer Science at East Carolina University. He received his BS at the US Naval Academy; he holds a MS in Forensics from National University and a second MS in Computer Information Systems from Boston University; his PhD is in Applied Management from Walden University. His current teaching and research regime focus on strategic technology management and communication, information technology project management, and virtual reality

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session II - Student Development

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2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Christie Ritter, The University of Colorado at Boulder; Alan Rolf Mickelson, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jared Leventhal, University of Colorado at Boulder; David Espinoza, University of Colorado at Boulder

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Student Development

Paper ID #8277Presenting the NapoNet: Developing Global Competencies through Commu-nications Technology in the Peruvian AmazonMiss Christie Ritter, The University of Colorado at Boulder Christie Ritter is a Junior in Environmental Engineering with a focus in Engineering for Developing Communities at the University of Colorado at Boulder.Dr. Alan Rolf Mickelson, University of Colorado, BoulderDr. Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder Daniel W. Knight is the engineering assessment specialist at the Integrated Teaching and Learning Pro- gram and Laboratory. He holds a BS in psychology from Louisiana State University

Conference Session

Student Engagement in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cordelia Brown, Purdue University; Yung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-1820: INTEGRATION OF REAL WORLD TEAMING INTO APROGRAMMING COURSECordelia Brown, Purdue UniversityYung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University Page 15.785.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Integration of Real World Teaming Into A Programming CourseAbstractHistorically, teaming experiences for engineering students has primarily been found infirst year engineering courses, design courses, and laboratory courses. Occasionally,other types of engineering courses integrate teaming as a part of some of the courseprojects. In this paper, we are reporting our findings of integrating teaming into aprogramming course. This study examines team projects and team interaction in a

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Maughmer

Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering Educationregard to legal limits, giving the students a chance to gain experience with the FAA certificationprocess.Fabrication WorkA strong emphasis of the Penn State flight vehicle design and fabrication course is on “hands-on” experience in the laboratory, which the students are required to attend for several hours perweek. Ideally, here the students put into reality what had previously been developed in thedesign groups. In the laboratory, students work in small teams usually consisting of at least onemore experienced classmate acting as a leader. The students learn simple tasks, such as sanding,as well as more complex composite-material fabrication methods, such as the processing of pre-preg or

Conference Session

New Approaches in Engineering Curriculum

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Ricardo Molina; Melany Ciampi; Claudio Brito

; Symbolic and Numerical Computer; Electronic; Operational Systems; Construction Techniques of Programs; Antennas and microwaves; Formal Languages and Automata; Communication Systems; Digital Laboratories; Electrical Materials and Processes. · 4th. Year: Digital Systems; Automatic Control; Digital Communications; Software Engineering; Hydraulic, Thermal and Electrical Machines; Graphic Computer; Teleprocess and Computer Network; Digital Processing and Stochastic Processes Signals; Mathematical Programming; Software Engineering Laboratories. · 5th. Year: Integrated Circuits Conception; Telephonic Systems and Planning Systems of Communications; Tolerance Basis to Flaws; Communications Technology; Artificial Intelligence; Data Base; Generation

Conference Session

First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama; Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama; Tom G Thomas, University of South Alabama; Kuang-Ting Hsiao, University of South Alabama

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First-Year Programs

engineering.IntroductionRecruiting, teaching and retaining students in engineering programs is a national problem thathas been addressed in many, varied ways.1 The University of South Alabama has implemented anovel program to improve retention in engineering, especially among high achieving students. Apilot program, Freshman Research Experience in Engineering (FREE), was conducted lastsummer with extremely successful outcomes. Funding for program instruction and materialswas provided through Alabama NSF EPSCoR, so there were no costs to the participants.Students spent two weeks immersed in interdisciplinary engineering topics ranging from roboticsto composite materials. LabVIEW™ programming was integrated into each topic. The studentsexplored instrumentation, sensors, and

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Oghenetega A. Obewhere; Karen A. Cerda; Rajesh Keloth; Shudipto K. Dishari

camp and the safety of the participants during the hands-on experiments. 2. Experimental kits: The experimental kits, which contained all necessary materials for the specific experiments, were assembled by graduate students in the Nanomaterials laboratory (Figure 1). Hand-preparing the kits ensured that the participants received the correct materials for each experiment. A checklist was also made available, so the participants could inspect and verify that all materials needed were received. 3. Safety precautions: We prepared a basic laboratory safety manual and included it in the experimental kit. We did this to expound on the importance of safety and to ensure that all participants are familiar with basic

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rani W. Sullivan, Mississippi State University; Shuvam Saha, Mississippi State University; Masoud Rais-Rohani, University of Maine

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

Paper ID #42959Implementation of a Hands-On Aerospace Design Project During the COVIDPandemicProf. Rani W. Sullivan, Mississippi State University Rani W. Sullivan is Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Mississippi State University (MSU) and the holder of the Bill & Carolyn Cobb Endowed Chair. She has teaching and research interests in the area of solid mechanics, aircraft materials and structures, and engineering education. Her research spans structural health monitoring, composite manufacturing, and mechanical and non-destructive testing of polymer matrix composites and large-scale structures for aerospace

Collection

2008 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

David Lanning

the instructor are provided.IntroductionThe Aerospace Engineering undergraduate degree program at Embry-Riddle AeronauticalUniversity (ERAU) in Prescott, Arizona, is much like aerospace engineering programs at manyother four-year institutions. While the faculty place emphasis on faculty-student interaction,design experiences, and hands-on laboratory learning, the basic structure of the ABET-accreditedprogram (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) is similar to other undergraduateaerospace engineering degree programs.Students refer to the typical second-semester sophomore schedule as “the gauntlet,” whichincludes courses in dynamics, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and differential equations.While Statics is often thought of as

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2016 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Jackson J. Graham; Randy C. Hurd; Tadd T. Truscott

scanning to engineering undergraduates. Heis currently an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringDepartment at Utah State University where he teaches the senior capstone design andengineering graphics courses. He also works to develop new laboratory experiments to reinforcefundamental mechanical engineering concepts and enhance user interactivity at USU.Randy C. HurdRandy Hurd received his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University in2015 and is currently pursuing a PhD in the same field at Utah State University. His researchfocuses on investigating the impact dynamics of highly deformable spheres with the water freesurface. With ideal impact parameters, highly deformable spheres are capable of

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2004 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Norman D. Dennis

pretty plans than on real design”, no real data is available fordesign”, “our group was not technically prepared for the design”, or “the scope of the design wastoo big for one semester” were repeated every semester. The faculty, on the other hand saw, thecourse as one without ownership. Normally the faculty member assigned to the course viewed itas a teaching overload or service course which required significant preparation and did notcontribute materially to the generation of generate potential graduate students and detracted fromresearch. In short, the recurring problem with this course, independent of who taught is was thatstudents did not like it. They saw it a an exercise in learning how to produce pretty constructiondrawings rather than a

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Sara E. Wilson

sciences.At the graduate and post-doctoral level, responsible conduct of research and engineering ethicstraining for engineers has been less common outside of bioengineering. Unlike the biomedicalsciences, engineering research and graduate work includes a wide range of activities and studentsin these programs have a wide range of career opportunities, not all of which are covered intraditional in a traditional RCR course. Therefore, in order to address the NSF mandate withcourses appropriate to engineering students, it is critical that new materials and lesson plans becreated.Unique Elements of RCR for EngineeringResearchIn the biomedical sciences, much of the research performed focuses on hypothesis-driven,laboratory or clinical research. As such

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Junichi Kanai

required little encouragement to start usingthis system, many project teams quickly learned to use it productively and obtained good results. Thesystem allowed sponsor mentors to share project information with a broader audience within theirorganization. It enabled them to provide better and timelier feedback to students and faculty; therefore,the students were able to explore more realistic design solutions. The faculty advisers were also able toassess a team’s progress, problems, and individual contributions more effectively by monitoringinformation posted by the team. The system made a significant impact on the project outcome andstudents’ learning experience.IntroductionThe O. T. Swanson Multidisciplinary Design Laboratory (MDL) at Rensselaer

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Junichi Kanai

required little encouragement to start usingthis system, many project teams quickly learned to use it productively and obtained good results. Thesystem allowed sponsor mentors to share project information with a broader audience within theirorganization. It enabled them to provide better and timelier feedback to students and faculty; therefore,the students were able to explore more realistic design solutions. The faculty advisers were also able toassess a team’s progress, problems, and individual contributions more effectively by monitoringinformation posted by the team. The system made a significant impact on the project outcome andstudents’ learning experience.IntroductionThe O. T. Swanson Multidisciplinary Design Laboratory (MDL) at Rensselaer

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Jarron Gravesande, Providence Chrisitian Academy

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

Paper ID #45703Create your 3D Eye: A Lesson Module for Grades 6-8 from ImageSTEAMTeacher’s WorkshopDr. John M Mativo, University of Georgia Dr. John Mativo is Professor at the University of Georgia. His research interest lies in two fields. One research focusing on best and effective ways to teaching and learning in STEM K-16. He is currently researching on best practices in best methods of learning Dynamics. A second research arm is in energy harvesting using thermoelectrics to convert waste heat into electricity.Dr. Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia Ramana Pidaparti, is currently a Professor of Mechanical

Conference Session

NEE Technical Session - Assessment/Evaluation

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Dean; Gunnar Tamm, United States Military Academy; Jacob Reddington, United States Military Academy; Frederick Davidson, United States Military Academy; Michael Osmon

Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He teaches courses on thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, renewable energy and energy conversion, heat transfer, and mechanical engineering design. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Florida, where he researched thermodynamics and renewable energy systems. His research at West Point has included laser target interaction, sustainable energy for installations, deployed military energy usage, and designing field expedient capabilities and weapons systems for soldiers.Jacob Daniel Reddington Josh Dean is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. He is a graduate of West Point, earning a B.S

Conference Session

Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Student Development

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priyantha Wijesinghe, University of Vermont; Holly Ann Buckland Parker, University of Vermont

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #38072The Impact of Short Mindfulness Practices on Student Attention and Focusin Upper-Level Civil Engineering Design ClassDr. Priyantha Wijesinghe, University of Vermont Priyantha Wijesinghe is a Senior Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of Curric- ular Enrichment for the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS) at the University of Vermont (UVM). Priyantha is a structural engineer and architect by education and is an engineering edu- cation and assessment expert. As the Director of curricular enrichment, she has organized and facilitated numerous teaching and assessment