ERM Announcements, October 16, 2018

1. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference Registration Information

2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Professor and Chair, Department of Engineering Education, University of Buffalo

3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure Track Faculty Position at the Assistant Professor Rank, Department of Engineering Education, Virginia Tech

4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Associate or Full Professor of Electrical Engineering, Irwin Chair of Engineering, Houghton College

5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo

6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track faculty positions in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science, and for a Visiting Professor in Engineering Education, Cal State

7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track Assistant Professor Position, Department of Engineering, St. Vincent College

8. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Director of Enrollment Management, Columbia College of Engineering, University of Missouri

9. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Open-Rank Faculty and Founding Director Positions in Engineering And Computing Education at Florida International University

10. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Two Assistant/Associate/Full Professors of Engineering Education, Department of Engineering Education, University at Buffalo

11. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Editor of Chemical Engineering Education

12. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Open House Virginia Tech Engineering Education PhD Program, Virginia Tech

13. CALL FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS: Engineering Education Grad Student Openings at University of Florida

14. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Emerging Engineering Educators Making Academic Happen Workshop (E3 MACH)—Applications now being accepted and full scholarships available

15. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Early Career Engineering Education Researcher Self-Evaluation

16. CALL FOR PAPERS: Clive L. Dym Mudd Design Workshop XI: Design Education & Practice “How Process Matters”

17. CALL FOR PhD FELLOWSHIP APPLICANTS: Data Analytics Within Digital Immersion Environments

18. OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS: Travel Grants for ASEE 2019 – Research Opportunity for Graduate Students

19. CALL FOR PAPERS: 2019 Symposium on Education in Entertainment and Engineering

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1. ERM ANNOUNCEMENT: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference Registration Information

Registration for the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference will open on Monday, January 7, 2019. Reflecting increasing costs of conference production, registration fees are going up a modest 2.5 percent for members. Life member conference fees have increased by $20. The last increase in Life Member Registration fees was over 15 years ago. ASEE’s conference fees remain competitive with peer organizations. Student members will continue to be able to attend the conference for free. Click here for additional information on the conference registration rates.

Here’s the hyperlink in plain text: https://www.asee.org/conferences-and-events/conferences/annual-conference/2019/registration

Here’s the linked table of costs:

Rate Type

Early ends
04/08

Advance
04/9 – 05/16

Regular
05/17 – 06/19

Member

US $720

US $770

US $820

Non Member

US $870

US $920

US $970

Life Member

US $105

US $105

US $105

Retiree Member

US $195

US $195

US $195

Student Member

US $0

US $0

US $0

Student Non Member

US $50

US $50

US $50

Industry Day**

US $290

US $290

US $290

Spouse/Guest

US $125

US $175

US $225

Child (7-16)*

US $35

US $35

US $35

Child (under 6)*

US $0

US $0

US $0

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2. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Professor and Chair, Department of Engineering Education, University of Buffalo

The newly formed Department of Engineering Education (DEE) in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at the University at Buffalo invites candidates to apply for the position of Professor and Chair. The Department of Engineering Education will study and advance modern pedagogical tools and teaching methods including the field of online education. The department will focus on scaling and translations of engineering research to classroom practice. At the undergraduate level, the department supports a variety of SEAS courses including technical communication, engineering computations, statics and dynamics. The department was established by reorganizing existing faculty from within SEAS and currently numbers 13. It intends to grow by recruitment of tenured faculty with expertise in engineering education, computer science education, inclusion/diversity/persistence, pedagogy and assessment.

The University at Buffalo (UB), a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities, is the largest and most comprehensive university in The State University of New York (SUNY) system, with about 20,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate students and 1,600 full-time faculty. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a current curriculum vita and letter explaining interest and relevant experience. Nominations and applications should be submitted electronically in confidence to:

Jeffrey Harris, Managing Partner
Harris Search Associates
Tel: 614-798-8500 ext. 125
Cell: 614-354-2100
Email: jeff@harrisandassociates.com
Web: www.harrisandassociates.com

For best consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2018.

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3. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure Track Faculty Position at the Assistant Professor Rank, Department of Engineering Education, Virginia Tech

The Department of Engineering Education (EngE) at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor rank. Candidates must hold a doctorate (by August 2019) in engineering education, engineering, education, or a related field; at least one degree (BS, MS, PhD) in engineering or a related field is desirable.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential to conduct research in engineering education, secure external research funding, teach in both our first-year and graduate programs, and collaborate within and beyond the department. We welcome applicants with expertise across a wide range of engineering education areas and methods. Our faculty hold degrees in diverse fields, including engineering education, higher education, educational psychology, and linguistics as well as a range of STEM disciplines. Experience in industry is also welcome.

Applications must be submitted online to http://jobs.vt.edu (posting number TR0180132). Review of applications will begin November 19, 2018. Applications should include: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a two-page research statement describing current research and future plans, (3) a two-page teaching statement, and (4) names and contact information for three references. Details on how to prepare and submit all materials can found under “Posting Details” for this position on the website. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Chair, EngE Search Committee, 345 Goodwin Hall, 635 Prices Fork Rd., Blacksburg, VA 24061, engesearch18@vt.edu

A more detailed description of the position and information about the Department of Engineering Education can be found at http://www.enge.vt.edu/

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4. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Associate or Full Professor of Electrical Engineering, Irwin Chair of Engineering, Houghton College

The Department of Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering at Houghton College invites applications at the associate or full professor rank for the fully-funded Irwin Chair of Engineering, a new tenure-track faculty position that will be endowed and that provides support for salary and a spending allowance for research, publications, and travel. In addition, the person holding this chair will receive yearly release time for the purpose of nurturing and developing our newly launched program in engineering. The first engineering major, B.S. Electrical Engineering, begins in the Fall of 2019.

Less qualified individuals may apply at the assistant professor rank without applying for the Irwin Chair of Engineering.

We are looking for someone with experience in engineering education and a strong desire to provide leadership to an exciting new engineering program that couples rigorous academics with a strong emphasis on active student engagement in real-world collaborative design projects. We are serious about our mission to provide a Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences, and we see our new engineering program as a strategic next step in preparing graduates who can serve the world in a way that honors God and improves the human condition.

The Department of Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering currently has five full-time faculty members and plans to add four electrical engineers as the new major grows over the next four years. Houghton College encourages faculty to pursue opportunities in their field and provides incentives for external collaborations that can benefit students, including research projects or outside consulting. Startup funding and other support, from sources such as the Houghton Summer Research Institute (SRI) and the Center for Data Science Analytics (CDSA), are available for faculty to develop innovative faculty-student collaborative research and experiential learning programs.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses: electrical engineering courses, introductory physics, and general education.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in electrical engineering is required. Previous teaching experience, experience with the ABET accreditation process, and experience in industry are all desirable. Other important qualities for this position include a commitment to excellence and creativity in undergraduate teaching, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, a mature Christian faith and an interest in integration of faith and learning. Academic rank and salary will be determined based on experience.

To apply, visit http://www.houghton.edu/campus/human-resources/employment/faculty-openings and follow the PROCEDURE FOR APPLICANTS. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Houghton College is a nationally-ranked, selective, Christian liberal arts and sciences institution that attracts students from across the United States and abroad. For more information about Houghton College, visit www.houghton.edu.

Houghton College is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Successful candidates will evidence similar commitments.

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5. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo

The Mechanical Engineering Department within the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, (Cal Poly) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor rank in the area of mechanical engineering controls and mechanics. Preferred specializations include classical and modern controls, system dynamics, practical industrial control applications, microcontroller and hardware in the loop implementations, mechatronics, autonomous systems, robotics or advanced vibrations. The projected start date is September 2019. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2018. Applications received after this date may be considered.

This is an opportunity for candidates who are passionate about undergraduate education to join a unique institution that values teaching and applied research involving undergraduate and Masters students. As part of its strategic initiative in controls and mechanics, the department seeks faculty to develop and lead hands-on learning activities that foster student innovation and creativity. The position involves teaching both foundational courses which introduce the fundamentals of mechanics and analytical skills and upper division courses which emphasize system dynamics, classic and modern controls theory and applications or related topics. The selected candidate will also be expected to develop new technical elective and/or graduate level courses within their area(s) of expertise. Additional responsibilities include advising students, participating in university service activities, and conducting applied research activities in mechanical engineering or engineering education.

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6. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track faculty positions in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science, and for a Visiting Professor in Engineering Education, Cal State

Cal State Los Angeles is committed to the inclusive classroom and is searching for teacher-scholars in all departments in our College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology. We seek to hire faculty who will be committed to the undergraduate and masters-level diverse student learning, as well as to developing funded research and projects with federal, local and regional partners. We invite applications for tenure-track faculty positions in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science, and for a Visiting Professor in Engineering Education. More detail on each position as well as application information can be found at www.calstatela.edu/ecst/faculty-search. Thanks for assisting us in this important search.

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7. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Tenure-track Assistant Professor Position, Department of Engineering, St. Vincent College

The Department of Engineering at Saint Vincent College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position beginning in August 2019.

Saint Vincent College offers a new Bachelor of Science program in Engineering Science in addition to a 3:2 program in Engineering. The successful candidate will teach courses that support both engineering programs, supervise student projects, advise engineering majors, and maintain an active program of scholarship in the broader engineering community.

Requirements- All outstanding applications will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and expertise in mechanical systems. Excellent communication skills are required. More information and application guidelines can be found at this site: http://www.stvincent.edu/about/work-for-svc

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8. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Director of Enrollment Management, Columbia College of Engineering, University of Missouri

University of Missouri- Columbia College of Engineering is Hiring. We are looking for a new Director of Enrollment Management. See below for details (more info at hr.misouri.edu/find-a-job/staff : Job ID27863) . Applications close Oct 28 with an anticipated start date of Dec. 1.

The Director of Enrollment Management is responsible for the creation and implementation of a strategic enrollment management plan to grow enrollment of high achieving and diverse students for both the graduate and undergraduate student populations within the College of Engineering. This position will serve on the leadership team of the Academic Programs and Student Success unit and report to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Success.

Research and follow best practices for attracting high achieving graduate students by: collaborating with partner universities, participating in national events/conferences, developing plans for creating graduate fellowships, working closely with the Graduate Studies Office to create and implement marketing campaigns to capture new graduate student applications, provide leadership in the development of graduate student support initiatives in line with the College’s strategic goals, develop graduate and undergraduate recruitment strategic plans, collaborate with Departmental Directors of Graduate Studies and faculty to lead graduate recruitment efforts, facilitate the implementation of articulation agreements with identified community colleges that will create a pipeline of undergraduate engineering students, create and implement Grad 101 to introduce students to graduate school opportunities, supervise and train recruiting staff, including student ambassadors, graduate assistant, and one office support staff member, oversee all graduate and undergraduate recruitment activities, including events and on-campus presentations, and assign tasks to the appropriate staff members and ambassadors, organize and implement large, multi-departmental special events such as Mizzou Engineering Summer Camp, Engineering Week Lab Exhibits, and Engineering High School Day, track and oversee all College of Engineering scholarship awards, including tracking stock market changes to predict the growth of each scholarship account and providing that data to the Faculty Scholarship Chair, provide and maintain all yearly college reports of enrollment numbers for both undergraduate and graduate students, provide monthly and yearly reports to the Dean and College leadership, and submit data for the ASEE and US News World Report each year for rankings, develop relationships with internal and external partners to increase awareness of diversity in STEM and the pipeline of diverse students entering the profession, propose and manage budget for enrollment management and college ambassadors, represent the College of Engineering at meetings with university administration, faculty, and stakeholders on a monthly basis.

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9. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Multiple Open-Rank Faculty and Founding Director Positions in Engineering And Computing Education at Florida International University

Florida International University (FIU) invites applications and nominations for open-rank faculty including the position of Founding Director of the newly formed school dedicated to computer science and engineering education. This new unit
(https://cec.fiu.edu/succeed/), which is part of FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing, adapts the engineering education research model established at other universities and is the first engineering education department/school at a minority-serving institution. It will house two new planned degree programs: a Bachelor’s of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Engineering and Computing Education.

Florida International University (FIU) is the fourth largest public university in the United States, and is the nation’s only majority-minority R1 research university. FIU has a vibrant STEM education research group, and there are also ample education research opportunities afforded in Dade and Broward counties which host the nation’s largest and 4th largest state colleges and two of the largest public school districts.

More information and link to FIU job site containing the official position description and application: https://cec.fiu.edu/succeed/job-ad-cs-engineering-education/

Please feel free to contact Mark Weiss (weiss@fiu.edu) if you have interest, and/or to spread the word to colleagues in other engineering education disciplines.

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10. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Two Assistant/Associate/Full Professors of Engineering Education, Department of Engineering Education, University at Buffalo

The newly formed University at Buffalo, Department of Engineering Education (DEE), in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) invites candidates to apply for the positions of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor. We are particularly interested in candidates with a proven track record of publication and funding in engineering education, as well as experience in scaling and translation of engineering research to classroom practice. Desirable areas of research expertise include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: diversity/inclusiveness/persistence; pedagogy; the science of learning; assessment and engineering epistemology.

Candidates must hold a doctorate in engineering education, engineering, computer science or a related field. For consideration at the Associate or Full Professor rank, internationally recognized scholarship as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, citations and external funding is expected. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate level, mentor graduate students,advise students at all levels and maintain an active research program.

Questions about the positions can be addressed to the Chair, Department of Engineering Education,140C Capen Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260 (dee-chair@buffalo.edu). Applications must be submitted online at https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/16484. Additional information about the department along can be found at: http://engineering.buffalo.edu/engineering-education.

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11. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Editor of Chemical Engineering Education

Chemical Engineering Education (CEE), the premier journal for educational scholarship in chemical engineering and related fields, is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Editor. CEE is published by the Chemical Engineering Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).

Applicants for the position should send (a) a cover letter including a summary of relevant experience, (b) a vision statement for the future of CEE and a statement of their editorial philosophy, (c) a full CV, and (d) a list of three references to Prof Milo Koretsky, Chair, CEE Search Committee (milo.koretsky@oregonstate.edu). All materials should be sent as email attachments. For first consideration, applications are due November 15, 2018. See the following link for details:

http://ched.asee.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CEE_Editor_Posting_Final.pdf

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12. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Open House Virginia Tech Engineering Education PhD Program, Virginia Tech

The Engineering Education PhD graduate program at Virginia Tech seeks to prepare students for successful careers in research, academia, and industry by offering a program that is balanced between rigorous research and real world application.

We are hosting our annual Fall Open House for prospective PhD students November 8th and 9th, 2018. to help you gather information about our program. Open House attendees will have the opportunity to learn about our program and the faculty and students who make up our close community. The Open House will include current faculty research presentations, a poster session on current student research, and a seminar given by a leader in the engineering education field. Visitors will also have the chance to meet with faculty to discuss personal research interests and to participate in a relaxed discussion with our current graduate students. The events will begin at 3:00 pm on Thursday, November 8th and conclude at 5:00 pm on Friday, November 9th. Visit https://enge.vt.edu/graduateprogram/doctoralopenhouse.html for more information and to register. A limited number of travel grants are available on a first come first served basis.

Not able to attend the On Campus Open House? Consider participating in our Virtual Open House on Thursday November 15th. Find out more at: https://enge.vt.edu/graduateprogram/doctoralopenhouse.html

Visit the ENGE website at https://enge.vt.edu/graduateprogram.html to learn more about the Virginia Tech Engineering Education graduate program. We hope you will consider VT as you decide to pursue your graduate studies in engineering education. If you have any questions please contact Mara Knott, Academic Program Manager, at knott@vt.edu.

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13. CALL FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS: Engineering Education Grad Student Openings at University of Florida

The University of Florida has multiple assistantships available for PhD students interested in engineering education. The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering established the Institute for Excellence in Engineering Education in 2016 to bring together multiple activities already underway in engineering education. IE3 covers three primary areas: research, teaching of college-wide courses, and accreditation. There are currently multiple projects available for PhD students in areas such as engineering problem solving, worker competencies and training, and cultures of inclusion in the engineering workforce. Students will receive their PhD in a disciplinary department and be affiliated with IE3. For more information contact Elliot Douglas, edouglas@ufl.edu.

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14. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Emerging Engineering Educators Making Academic Happen Workshop (E3 MACH)—Applications now being accepted and full scholarships available

Are you a Ph.D. student close to completion, a post-doctoral fellow, or a new assistant professor? Will you and do you have to design new curricula, programs, or develop new pedagogies in your new job? Do you know how academic change happens? Do you want to become a change agent and ensure that your career has impact?

If the answer to any of the above questions is “yes,” consider joining us on January 19-20, 2019 for the Emerging Engineering Educators Making Academic Change Happen workshop. E3 MACH is a faculty (new and aspiring) development workshop designed to equip you for a career of impact. E3 MACH will introduce you to research-based practices that can help you navigate the landscape of higher education as an agent for change on your campus. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2018. Full scholarships are available!

More information is available at: www.academicchange.org

Primary contact: Dr. Eva Andrijcic, andrijci@rose-hulman.edu

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15. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Early Career Engineering Education Researcher Self-Evaluation

You are invited to complete a brief survey (10-15 minutes) about your experience as an early career engineering education researcher. The purpose of this survey is to capture information about the impact that you have had in your current role and the strategic actions you have taken that helped you achieve that impact. Our aim is to better understand the day-to-day experiences of members of our community that occupy diverse roles. If you complete the survey, your identity will be kept confidential at all times and will be known only to members of the research team. The results of this study may be published in conference papers and journal articles. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Walter Lee (walterl@vt.edu).

If you are over the age of 18, currently work at a college or university in the U.S., identify as a member of the engineering education research community, are interested in participating in this study, and have read and understood the information presented in this e-mail, please click the link below to complete the survey: EER Self-evaluation

The deadline to complete the survey is November 8th, 2018. Copy & paste if above link doesn’t work: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0CKssZv6ccxYm6V

Walter Lee, Virginia Tech

Cheryl Bodnar, Rowan University

Courtney Faber, University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Erin McCave, University of Houston

Courtney Smith-Orr, UNC-Charlotte

Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

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16. CALL FOR PAPERS: Clive L. Dym Mudd Design Workshop XI: Design Education & Practice “How Process Matters”

Two-page abstracts to be submitted by January 31, 2019

Authors notified of acceptance by February 28, 2019

Presenting author registration deadline March 31, 2019

Final papers to be submitted by April 15, 2019

Workshop to be held May 30 – June 1, 2019

Website: https://mudddesignworkshop.com/

Call for Papers: https://mudddesignworkshop.com/callforpapers-mdwix/

The Clive L. Dym Mudd Design Workshop XI will be held at Harvey Mudd College May 30 – June 1, 2019. The workshop theme is Design Education & Practice “How Process Matters.”

Vision: Engineers, designers, and educators will gather to discuss the importance of process to the engineering design enterprise. Participants will reflect on the meaning of process in design, discuss stages and aspects of design processes, and compare approaches to teaching, learning, and practicing engineering design. In design education contexts, key learning goals and deliverables vary by course and experience; the focus may be on mastering particular design skills, building a high quality product, or gaining exposure to some or all of a design process. With variation in emphasis, important questions arise: How might the alternatives of formative or summative perspectives on design education be in real conflict or supportive of larger learning goals? What is the role of process in the context of engineering design education? And how does a process-led pedagogy differ from actual practice?

Mission: To identify, articulate, and address the importance of process in engineering design and design education and to improve the methods by which process is taught, learned, and applied in the context of engineering design process activities.

Possible topics are listed in the call for papers at https://mudddesignworkshop.com/callforpapers-mdwix/.

Experience: Podium sessions are initiated by brief position paper summaries from panelists followed by extended open discussion. Poster sessions will include multiple perspectives and will be included in the wrap-up session. The wrap-up session will collect the most important outputs for improving engineering design education for dissemination to the community. Participants will receive a preliminary proceedings containing near-final manuscripts of presented papers. Those drafts will subsequently be refined and reviewed for publication in a Special Issue of the International Journal of Engineering Education to comprise the archival proceedings of the Clive L. Dym Mudd Design Workshop XI.

Abstracts should be submitted electronically to:

https://hmc.formstack.com/forms/clive_l_dym_mudd_design_workshop_xi_abstracts and may be emailed to: Sydney_Torrey@hmc.edu and Gordon_Krauss@hmc.edu

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17. CALL FOR PhD FELLOWSHIP APPLICANTS: Data Analytics Within Digital Immersion Environments

Rowan University’s Experiential Engineering Education Department (ExEEd) is pleased to announce new Ph.D. fellowships in data analytics within digital immersion environments (with a particular emphasis on game-based learning environments), supported by the US Dept. of Education’s Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need program. These fellowships come with a very generous $34,000/year stipend, full tuition and fee waiver, as well as travel support to attend and present at technical conferences.

Students with i) Bachelors or Master’s degrees in engineering or a related discipline, ii) an interest in data analytics and iii) a desire to conduct cutting-edge research in a variety of disciplines that can benefit from data analytics, are encouraged to apply. The program will formally begin in Spring 2019 and is open to qualified US persons. For additional information, send an e-mail to prepare.ai.gaann@rowan.edu. For expedited processing, attach your CV and a cover letter describing your background and research interests. Applicants interested in applying for the Spring 2019 semester should submit their applications no later than December 31st, 2018. Any applications received after this date will be considered for the Fall 2019 semester.

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18. OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS: Travel Grants for ASEE 2019 – Research Opportunity for Graduate Students

We are currently inviting graduate students to contribute to an NSF funded qualitative engineering education research study. If you are selected to contribute to this project, you will receive a travel grant to cover $1,500 of your expenses to attend ASEE 2019.

The project is focused on exploring how institutional context influences the agency of early career engineering education faculty as it relates to achieving impact locally and within the field. In particular, we are seeking to identify a group of 6 doctoral students who are willing to contribute as outlined below:

· Participate in our virtual monthly reading club (Feb. to May) – requires about 2 hours a week

· Conduct a pilot interview (April) – requires about 4 hours in total

· Attend the training workshop before ASEE 2019 conference (Sunday, June 16th)

· Conduct two hour long interviews at ASEE

· Contribute to data analysis in July 2019 – requires up to 10 hours in total

If you are interested in being involved, please apply at the following site: https://unccprojectmosaic.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6YJbMDrjm5TBAXP

For more information about our project, you can read our public abstract available at https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1738262&HistoricalAwards=false

Applications are due by 11:59 PM (your time zone) on Thursday, November 15th. Applicants will be notified shortly after that and work will begin in February 2019.

Please direct any questions to Courtney Faber at University of Tennessee (cfaber2@utk.edu) or Courtney Smith-Orr at University of North Carolina Charlotte (csmit530@uncc.edu). Thanks in advance for your time.

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19. CALL FOR PAPERS: 2019 Symposium on Education in Entertainment and Engineering

The Department of Theatre and The School of Engineering Education at Purdue University announce the first Symposium on Education in Entertainment and Engineering, to be held July 25-27, 2019. This event aims to foster discussion, collaboration, and dissemination of work related to instruction and education of students seeking careers where engineering and live entertainment converge. The live entertainment industry presents increasingly complex challenges for technicians—whether in small community theatres or in large theme parks. At the same time, the shape of post-secondary education is changing—with an increasing emphasis on hands-on learning and outcome-based instructional design becoming the norm. At the convergence of these threads is the need to effectively prepare and educate students to enter the rapidly changing world of live entertainment technology.

Your submission should highlight advances, challenges, and trends in curricular design, instructional design, academic research, and cross-disciplinary work related to the intersection of engineering and live entertainment. As this symposium is specifically aimed at building bridges between two exceptionally different academic and professional cultures and practices, we welcome abstract submissions from all backgrounds and academic experiences. We will consider proposals that explore the interstitial spaces amongst the disciplines of engineering, theatre technology, and education, including the following topic areas:

• Curricular development (including explorations of curricular design, academic silos, interdisciplinary/cross-disciplinary challenges and strategies, etc.)

• Creating and navigating academic/industrial partnerships

• The relationship between “traditional research” and “creative endeavor”

• Instructional design and pedagogy in interdisciplinary/cross-disciplinary fields (Art+ Engineering, Technology…)

• K-12 and Post-Secondary education(STEAM), extra-curricular programming, and diversity/inclusion outreach

• The relationship between traditional instruction and production/performance work

• Technology, AI, and conceptualizing the theatre of the future

The Symposium Committee invites all those interested to submit proposals for papers, posters, and panels. Panels should consist of three authors/papers. All proposals should include an abstract no longer than 500 words, proposal title, 200-word biography, current CV (with contact information for each individual), and any requests for audio/visual equipment necessary for presentation. Submissions must be made via email to Rich Dionne (rdionne@purdue.edu) no later than November 15, 2018. Questions about the symposium or the submission process can be directed to the same.