-STEPgrant from the NSF under Grant No. 0757057. Currently STAIRSTEP is funded by LU.ASCENT is funded by a S-STEM grant from the NSF under Grant No. 1154606. References 1. Das, K., (2013), “From inquiry-based learning to student research in an undergraduate mathematics program”, PRIMUS: Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies, 23 (9), 829- 837.2. Monte, A. E., Sleeman, K. A., and G. L. Hein (2007): Does peer mentoring increase retention of the mentor? The 37th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, pp. 14-193. Sattler, B. (2011): Lamar recognized as top graduate degree producer for minorities, News at Lamar, Retrieved from http
Engineering and Director of the ADVANCE Center for Institutional Change. With ADVANCE, she works on mentoring and leadership development programs for women faculty in STEM. She was awarded a National Science Foundation Young Investigator Award, a Sloan Research Fellowship, the 2006 WEPAN University Change Agent award, the 2006 Hewlett-Packard Harriett B. Rigas Award, and the 2007 University of Washington David B. Thorud Leadership Award. She is a Fellow of the IEEE.Dr. John B. Schneider, Washington State University John Schneider is an associate professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) and the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs in the Voiland College of Engineering and
. During her term, she raised more than $3.7 million in private and public grants to support the EOE program and its mission. Andrea has earned multiple degrees in Engineering and Public Affairs from UT Austin (BSCE, MPAff) and Virginia Tech (MS ISE). In 2016, she will graduate from VT with a Doctorate in Engineering Education. Andrea is a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas.Dr. David B Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education David Knight is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and affiliate faculty with the Higher Education Program, Center for Human-Computer Interaction, and Human-Centered De- sign Program. His research focuses on student learning outcomes in
poorly understood by students but alsohighly important concepts as indicated by the subject-matter experts. The final six concepts aregiven below and are called Concepts A through F for reference in this paper.Concept A: Demonstrate the deep relationship of Taylor series to numerical methods such asderivation of methods, error analysis, and order of accuracy.Concept B: Depict, interpret, and transform numerical methods to and from various forms suchas graphical, pseudo code, and mathematical equation representations.Concept C: Ability to monitor, establish and interpret convergence of numerical methods such asunderstanding pre-specified tolerance, iterations, and step sizes.Concept D: Ability to convert a numerical methods problem from a
Paper ID #16904Foundations of Social and Ethical Responsibility Among Undergraduate En-gineering Students: Project OverviewDr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette Carla B. Zoltowski, Ph.D., is Co-Director of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in engineering education, all from Purdue University. She has served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Zoltowski’s academic and research interests broadly include the professional formation of engineers and diversity and inclusion in engineering, with
Paper ID #16601A Contextual Approach to Teaching SustainabilityDr. Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University Dr. Robert Nagel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison University. Dr. Nagel joined the James Madison University after completing his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Oregon State University. He has a B.S. from Trine University and a M.S. from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, both in mechanical engineering. Since joining James Madison University, Nagel has helped to develop and teach the six course engineering design sequence which represents the spine
., Tran, M. C., Newman, C. B., Chang, M. J. and Velasco, P. (2011). We Do ScienceHere”: Underrepresented Students’ Interactions with Faculty in Different College Contexts. Journal of Social Issues,67, 553–579.16 Walters, N. B. (1997). Retaining aspiring scholars: Recruitment and retention of students of color in graduate andprofessional science degree programs. ASHE Annual Meeting Paper.Appendix A. Interview Protocol Questions for PEEPS Interviews and Focus GroupHow was the transition from high school to Cal Poly?Who or where have you been able to find support?Can you tell me about your experience in the Mechanical Engineering program at Cal Poly sofar?Has the major been what you thought it would be?Can you tell me about a specific experience at
, H. M. Matusovich, C. J. Atman, R. Streveler, and R. Miller, “Work in progress: Engineering Pathways Study: The college-career transition,” Proc. Ann. Frontiers Educ. Conf., Rapid City, SD, 2011.[10] S. K. Gilmartin, A. L. Antonio, S. R. Brunhaver, H. L. Chen, and S. D. Sheppard, “Career plans of undergraduate engineering students: Characteristics and contexts,” Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Conf. on U.S. Engineering in the Global Economy, National Bureau of Economic Research, Cambridge, MA, 2011.[11] S. D. Sheppard, A. L. Antonio, S. R. Brunhaver, and S. K. Gilmartin, “The early career pathways of engineering students,” in Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research, A. Johri and B. Olds, Eds. New York, NY
students use videos and other media-rich materials outside of class. Neither self-reportsurveys nor our data taken from YouTube analytics can give a complete picture of how studentsuse and learn in this model.9 However, the results reported here suggest strong studentparticipation in a flipped classroom for a first-year engineering design class.AcknowledgmentsThis work is supported in part by an NSF DUE grant (#1244928).References[1] B. B. Stone, "Flip your classroom to increase active learning and student engagement," in 28th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, 2012.[2] C. Merrett, "Using Textbook Readings, YouTube Videos, and Case Studies for Flipped Classroom Instruction of Engineering Design," in Proceedings
industrial automation: electrical and electronic components and systems operation and control of automated systems maintenance and repair of electrical/electronics equipment maintenance and repair of mechanical equipmentThese competencies were selected based on a review of syllabi used in teaching industrialautomation subjects. Participants were asked to rate each competency as not important,somewhat important, important, or very important.Electrical and electronic components and systemsIn the area of electrical and electronic components and systems, the following competencieswere rated: a. Demonstrate knowledge of electrical power sources and their characteristics. b. Select and specify DC and AC power sources for
)," Toyota Public Affairs Division, Japan, May 2003. [Online]. Available: http://www.evworld.com/library/toyotahs2.pdf. [Accessed 20 February 2013].[2] E. W. Constans, J. Kadlowec, K. K. Bhatia, H. Zhang, T. Merrill and B. Angelone, "Integrating the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum using a Long-Term Green Design Project: Part 1: The Hybrid Powertrain," ASEE Annual Conference, 2012.[3] E. W. Constans, M. S. Acosta, K. K. Bhatia, H. Zhang and J. Kadlowec, "Development and Implementation of a Control Strategy for a Hybrid Power Train System in a Classroom Setting," ASEE Annual Conference, 2014.[4] M. S. Acosta, E. W. Constans, K. K. Bhatia, J. Kadlowec, T. Merrill, H. Zhang and B. Angelone, "Integrating the Curriculum using a
objectwith a temperature that is higher or lower than room temperature. The sensor module alsoincludes a small light bulb that can be pulled out and used as a heat source.The thermistor is the upper left resistor-like sensor in the middle of the panel. It is connected tothe ohmmeter via a two-position switch. Its resistance changes according to temperature. Usersaccess it by (a) changing the two-position switch to the top position, (b) touching the sensor withan object (such as a finger), (c) reading the resistance from the ohmmeter, and (d) converting itto a temperature based on the sensor’s datasheet.The RTD is the middle (smallest) of the three sensors in the middle of the panel. It is connectedto the ohmmeter via a two-position switch. Its
Proceedings, British Columbia, Canada, 14 pages.14. Anderson-Rowland, M.R., Rodriguez, A.A., and Grierson, A.E. (2011) “Making a Difference: How to Recruit More Community College Women and Underrepresented Minority Students Into Engineering and Computer Science,” 2011 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 9 pages.15. Anderson-Rowland, M.R., Rodriguez, A.A., and Grierson, A.E., (2012) “Determining the Community College Audience,” 2012 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, San Antonio, TX, 11 pages.16. Anderson-Rowland, M. R., Rodriguez, A. A., Hall, R. A., McBride, P. B
geographic, disciplinary, and historical variations in engineering education and practice.Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette Carla B. Zoltowski, Ph.D., is Co-Director of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in engineering education, all from Purdue University. She has served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Zoltowski’s academic and research interests broadly include the professional formation of engineers and diversity and inclusion in engineering, with specific interests in human-centered design, engineering ethics, leadership, service-learning, assistive-technology, and
a fellow of the ASEE and IEEE and is active in the engineering education community including serving as General Co-Chair of the 2006 Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference, on the FIE Steering Committee, and as President of the IEEE Education Society for 2009-2010. She is an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Edu- cation. She and her coauthors were awarded the 2011 Wickenden Award for the best paper in the Journal of Engineering Education and the 2011 Best Paper Award for the IEEE Transactions on Education. In Spring 2012, Dr. Lord spent a sabbatical at Southeast University in Nanjing, China teaching and doing research.Dr. Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette Joyce B. Main is Assistant
Paper ID #15317Faculty Characteristics that Influence Student Performance in the First TwoYears of EngineeringMs. Bethany B Smith, Arizona State University Bethany Smith is currently a master’s student in materials science and engineering at Arizona State Uni- versity. She has been involved in STEM education research since 2012 under the direction of Professor Stephen Krause. Her research interests in STEM education include faculty development, best classroom practices, and improving undergraduate engineering student retention through understanding what makes students leave engineering. She will be pursuing her PhD in
bimolecularrecombination are incorporated into a drift-diffusion model and used to estimate the currentdensity and efficiency of organic solar cells.18 These processes are unique features and conceptsinherent in disordered organic materials which are solved numerically under illumination. Figure2 (b) shows examples of free carrier distributions inside organic layers simulated using electricalmodel.(a) (b)Figure 2. (a)Photoconversion process and (b) distribution of charge carriers inside an organicsolar cell.Organic solar cell simulation has many capabilities for optical and electrical models as follows: Capabilities of Optical Models Capabilities of Electrical Models TMM optical
. 316, pp. 548-549.[2 Zydney, A. L., Bennett, J. S., Shahid, A., and Bauer, K. W. 2002, “Impact of Undergraduate Research Experience in Engineering,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 91, pp.151–157.[3] Hathaway, R. S., Naqda, B. A., and Gregerman, S. R., 2002, “The Relationship of Undergraduate Research Participation to Graduate and Professional Education Pursuit: An Empirical Study,” Journal of College Student Development, Vol. 43(5), pp. 614-631.[4] Conrad, L. F., May, G. S., and Auerbach, J. L., 2013, “REU Site: Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering/Science Program at the Georgia Institute of Technology,” Proceedings of the 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia.[5
Steady Thermal Aero Research Turbine Laboratory (START) lab, which houses a unique test turbine facility and is a center of excellence in heat transfer for a major gas turbine manufacturer. Dr. Thole has published over 200 archival journal and conference papers supervised over 65 dissertations and theses. She has been recognized by the U.S. White House as a Champion of Change for STEM, the Rose- mary Schraer Mentoring Award, and the Howard B. Palmer Faculty Mentoring Award. Dr. Thole also received the 2014 Society of Women Engineer’s Distinguished Engineering Educator Award, the 2015 ASME George Westinghouse Gold Medal, and the 2016 Edwin F. Church Medal. c American Society for Engineering
- quiz for DZ-man is 0.9375 at 0.0006 significant level;Figure 4 b) shows the mean difference between the scores of pre- and post- quiz for AngryCurves is 1.05882 at 0.0006 significant level. The results show both games can improve thestudents’ understanding of the related concepts significantly. a) b) Figure 4. Matched Pairs T-Test for Both Games’ Pre/Post ScoresNext, we looked at the features that can affect the students’ engagement of the games. Thenumber of gameplays were used as an indicator of engagement to show how interested thestudents were in each game. Figure 5 a) shows the average number of gameplays in each level.We can see a decreasing trend of
Nanotechnology- Instructor MEA based Design Project A No No B Yes Yes C Yes No D Yes No E No No F Yes Yes G No No H Yes NoStudent ParticipationIn Spring 2015, 1,165 students from the 11 sections participated in the implementation of theQDSC MEA and GUI design project into
a faculty member at Poly since you first joined.influenced faculty members’ willingness to Begin with what drew you to join the Poly faculty.!take risks?! a. How do you see your role as a faculty member? Has this changed over time?!! b. How has the leadership (dean, director) influenced you as a faculty member?! c. What are major shifts that have happened during your time at Poly? Could you elaborate on how those changes have influenced your teaching, research or service?! 2. How have you/might you approach risk-taking
Paper ID #14778Planning and Assessment of a Workshop on Undergraduate Education in Bio-metric SystemsDr. Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University Ravi P. Ramachandran received the B. Eng degree (with great distinction) from Concordia University in 1984, the M. Eng degree from McGill University in 1986 and the Ph.D. degree from McGill University in 1990. From October 1990 to December 1992, he worked at the Speech Research Department at AT&T Bell Laboratories. From January 1993 to August 1997, he was a Research Assistant Professor at Rutgers University. He was also a Senior Speech Scientist at T-Netix from July 1996 to
requirement; however, core experiences may not be double counted toward fulfilling the coursework requirement, as explained below.2. Coursework – Students must complete six (6) credit hours with a B or better from the approved course list for the Research pathway. Currently, approved courses in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering include Introduction to Research in Civil & Environmental Engineering, Special Problems, and Independent Study/Research. All three courses count as civil engineering electives for the baccalaureate degree program, which means that additional credit hours are not required to earn GLD in Research
] National Research Council, "A framework for K-12 science education: Practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas," B. o. S. E. Committee on Conceptual Framework for the New K-12 Science Education Standards, National Research Council, National Research, Ed., ed. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 2011.[5] L. Martin and C. Dixon, "Making as a pathway to engineering and design," in Makeology: Makers as learners. vol. 2, K. A. Peppler, E. R. Halverson, and Y. B. Kafai, Eds., ed New York: Routledge, 2016, pp. 183-195.[6] T. Kelley and D. Kelley, Creative confidence: Unleashing the creative potential within us all. New York: Crown Business, 2013.[7] National Research Council, Learning science in
. Taken from the“Nanotechnology Awareness Instrument”1.For the following items, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree using thefollowing scale: (A) strongly agree, (B) agree, (C) neutral, (D) disagree, or (E) strongly disagree.What is your awareness of nanotechnology? I can: 1) Name a nanoscale-sized object. 2) Describe one way nanotechnology directly impacts my life. 3) Name a field of study that currently conducts nanotechnology research. 4) Describe one way nanotechnology may benefit society/humankind. 5) Name an application of nanotechnology. 6) Describe a process to manufacture objects at the nanoscale. 7) Name an instrument used to make measurements at the nanoscale. 8) Describe one way nanotechnology may
American college and high school students participating in the NATURE program, wereexposed to nanoscience and nanotechnology through the Sunday Academy program. The studentscompleted survey after each event. The results of the surveys show that over 80% found the hands-on activities interesting and added quality to the lesson.References1. Delemarle, A., Kahane, B., Villard, L., Laredo, P., “Geography of knowledge production in nanotechnologies: A flat world with many hills and mountains,” Nanotechnology Law and Business6 (1) , pp. 103-122, 2009.2. Hanbücken, M., Lannoo, M., Blanc, W., Djenizian, T., Santinacci, L., “Editorial: Nanoscience and nanotechnology in provence-alpes-côte d'azur,” International Journal of Nanotechnology
representedtwelve different rural, urban and suburban Grade 5-12 schools. These schools have a percentageof students on free/reduced lunch that ranges from 4.3% to 100% and a non-white populationthat ranges from less than 1% to greater than 95%. In an effort to increase the impact to minorityserving schools, targeted recruiting will be done for the 2016 cohort.Objective B: Develop inquiry- and team-based STEM curriculum and innovative pedagogy toencourage interest in STEM and, in particular, engineering: Participants worked on usinginnovative ways to design curriculum that incorporated the interrelatedness of different topicsand were challenging for students. They also learned to construct weekly lesson plans to enhancethe educational process. Teachers
? Positive Ranks 0 0.00 0.00 Ties 3 Total 8 a. Post-Survey < Pre-Survey b. Post-Survey > Pre-Survey c. Post-Survey = Pre-SurveyDiscussing Survey StatisticsThe survey data reflects the goals achieved by the REU program. For the most part, the surveyquestions reflected an improvement in the self-confidence of the participants as well as theirinterest in attending graduate school post-graduation. Survey questions that did not follow thistrend generally had the responses that had been hoped for in the pre-survey.A main goal of the REU experience was in increase the participants’ self-confidence
Plant: Generation pollution and Use electricity a) oxy- control generation. combusti devices for on, and power b) alt plant. fuels. Change Chem is restricted to the discussion component of the course with the lectureserving as a complement. A team of graduate teaching assistants (TAs) from engineering andchemistry teach the discussion sections. The emphasis on the discussion is based upon the resultsof previous work demonstrating that the discussion and