About
Andrew is a third-year PhD student at Purdue University. His research interests include engineering team formation and first-year engineering. He will graduate with his MS IE in May 2024.
Graduate Teaching Assistant & Research Assistant at Purdue University
Current classes and projects:
ENGR 131 (Transforming Ideas to Innovation I), ENGR 132 (Transforming Ideas to Innovation II).
- email: gray197@purdue.edu
- City: West Lafayette, IN
Résumé
Education
Ph.D. Engineering Education
August 2021 - May 2026 (expected)
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Major Professor: Dr. Justin Hess
M.S. Industrial Engineering
January 2023 - May 2024 (expected)
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
B.S. Industrial Engineering
August 2017 - May 2021
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Research Experience
ENE Graduate Research Assistantship, Summer 2023 (Drs. Justin Hess, Nick Fila, & Andrew Brightman)
Exploring the Variation in Understanding and Experiences with Ethical Engineering Research Among Faculty in Biomedical Engineering (NSF Grant Nos. 2124953 and 2124907)
- Implemented Critical Incident Technique to identify critical factors that influence the ethical considerations of Biomedical Engineering faculty
ENE Graduate Research Assistantship
Fall 2022 (Dr. Justin Hess)
Collected data from engineering research papers concerning empathy
- Analyzed and coded data into several themed categories about empathetic tendencies
ENE Explorers Research Position, Fall 2021 (Drs. Isabel Jimenez-Useche & Justin Hess)
Interviewed engineering students in various engineering majors to bring awareness to FYE students in the differences between several majors
- Collected data from ENGR 103 students (IRB #2021-1315) and coded into themed categories related to attainment of learning objectives
- Presented a poster at the Explorers poster session
FACE (For All: a Chance to Engineer) Lab
2018-2021
Drs. Morgan Hynes & William Harper
- Organized and supervised Engineering workshops at PALS (Purdue Athletes Life Success program) summer camp at Purdue University
- Managed other undergraduates while presenting my own engineering activities to campers
- Collected and analyzed data from students and how they interacted with the workshops
- Conducted interviews of students regarding their perceptions of engineering
Mission & Vision
Mission
To reduce students’ stress and feelings of inequity by improving engineering instructors’ methods of team assignment. To encourage and promote retention in college engineering by improving engineering curriculum. To help students develop skills and learn how to use resources on their own.
Vision
My vision is to improve engineering curriculum so students are excited about studying engineering and feel empowered to change the world on their own. I want engineering curriculum to inspire students.
Teaching Experience
Purdue ENGR 131 Teaching Assistant
Transforming Ideas to Innovation I (2 credits)
Fall 2023 (two sections of 120 students, Profs. Robert Loweth & Aristides Carrillo Fernandez)
- Managed two teams of six undergraduate teaching assistants and graders for the course
- Led evening help sessions, proctored exams, and helped students with assignment content
- Worked closely with each instructor to consistently answer student questions and follow course policies
Purdue IDE 495 Teaching Assistant
Engineering Ethics in Interdisciplinary Contexts (3 credits)
Spring 2023 (20 students, Prof. Justin Hess)
- Created and managed teams of students for bi-weekly ethics case studies
- Supported the instructor in class preparation, management, and organization
- 5 teams of cross-disciplinary students
Purdue IDE 485 Teaching Assistant
Interdisciplinary Engineering Senior Design Capstone (3 credits)
Spring 2022 (30 students, 7 teams, Prof. Morgan Hynes), Spring 2023 (22 students, 5 teams)
- Oversaw students working on engineering team projects with a focus on compassionate design
- Supported the instructor in class preparation, management, and organization
- Assisted and advised students in completing complicated interdisciplinary design projects
Purdue ENGR 103 Instructor
Design In Real Life Learning Community (1 credit)
Fall 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Managed community of 70-80 first year students each semester and taught the corresponding seminar class as the primary instructor
- Collected and analyzed research data related to student success in learning objectives
- Supervised 13-15 group design projects each semester to improve academic and student life
- Focused on networking, leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem solving skills
- Used the Engineering Design Process with cross-disciplinary teams of students
