HR job title
- Associate Professor
- Contact Info
- 1 979 862 1713
Yalvac, Bugrahan Associate Professor
Positions
- Associate, Aggie STEM, College of Engineering
- Faculty Affiliate, Institute for Engineering Education and Innovation, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
- Associate Professor, Teaching, Learning and Culture, School of Education and Human Development
- Overview
- Publications
- Research
- Teaching
- Works By Students
- Background
- Contact
- Other
- View All
Overview
Publications
selected publications
-
academic article
-
Peng, X., Zhang, D., Jackson, M., Yalvac, B., Ketsetzi, A., & Eseryel, D.
(2018).
Examining the Learning by Teaching Method in Computer-Aided Design Instruction. Computer-Aided Design and Applications.
16(1), 129-139.
-
Zhang, D., Peng, X., Yalvac, B., Eseryel, D., Nadeem, U., & Islam, A.
(2017).
Integrating student-made screencasts into computer-aided design education. 14(sup1), 1-10.
-
Alpaslan, M. M., Yalvac, B., & Loving, C.
(2017).
High School Physics Students' Personal Epistemologies and School Science Practice. Science and Education.
26(7-9), 841-865.
-
Tuysuz, M., Bektas, O., Geban, O., Ozturk, G., & Yalvac, B.
(2016).
Pre-Service Physics and Chemistry Teachers' Conceptual Integration of Physics and Chemistry Concepts. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education.
12(6), 1549-1568.
-
Alpaslan, M. M., Yalvac, B., Loving, C. C., & Willson, V.
(2016).
Exploring the Relationship Between High School Students' Physics-Related Personal Epistemologies and Self-regulated Learning in Turkey. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education.
14(2), 297-317.
-
Cui, S., Wang, Y., Li, L., Peng, X., & Yalvac, B.
(2016).
Introducing high performance computing to undergraduate students. Computers in Education Journal.
16(4), 104-112.
-
Han, S., Yalvac, B., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M.
(2015).
In-service Teachers' Implementation and Understanding of STEM Project Based Learning. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education.
11(1), 63-76.
-
Liu, K. e., Peng, X., McGary, P., Yalvac, B., Ozturk, E., Johnson, M. D., & Valverde, L.
(2015).
Integration of contextual exercises in computer-aided design education. Computer-Aided Design and Applications.
12(sup1), 13-21.
-
Alpaslan, M. M., Yalvac, B., & Loving, C. C.
(2015).
Curriculum Reform Movements and Science Textbooks: A Retrospective Examination of 6th Grade Science Textbooks. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education.
11(2), 207-216.
-
Ayar, M. C., Aydeniz, M., & Yalvac, B.
(2015).
ANALYZING SCIENCE ACTIVITIES IN FORCE AND MOTION CONCEPTS: A DESIGN OF AN IMMERSION UNIT. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education.
13(1), 95-121.
-
Ayar, M. C., Bauchspies, W. K., & Yalvac, B.
(2015).
Examining Interpretive Studies of Science: A Meta-ethnography. Kuram ve Uygulamada Egitim Bilimleri.
15(1), 253-265.
-
Peng, X., McGary, P., Ozturk, E., Yalvac, B., Johnson, M., & Valverde, L. M.
(2014).
Analyzing Adaptive Expertise and Contextual Exercise in Computer-Aided Design. Computer-Aided Design and Applications.
11(5), 597-607.
-
Ayar, M. C., Bauchspies, W. K., & Yalvac, B.
(2014).
Exploring Social Dynamics in School Science Context: An Ethnographic Case Study. SAGE Open.
4(3), 2158244014550619-215824401455061.
-
Arghode, V., Yalvac, B., & Liew, J.
(2013).
Teacher Empathy and Science Education: A Collective Case Study. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education.
9(2), 89-99.
-
Peng, X.
(2012).
Assessing Novice CAD Model Creation and Alteration. PACE, 9-19.
-
Yalvac, B., Ayar, M. C., & Soylu, F.
(2012).
Teaching Engineering with Wikis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION.
28(3), 701-712.
-
Sokolowski, A., Yalvac, B., & Loving, C.
(2011).
Science modelling in pre-calculus: how to make mathematics problems contextually meaningful. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology.
42(3), 283-297.
-
Mckenna, A. F., Yalvac, B., & Light, G. J.
(2009).
The Role of Collaborative Reflection on Shaping Engineering Faculty Teaching Approaches. Journal of Engineering Education.
98(1), 17-26.
-
McKenna, A. F., & Yalvac, B.
(2007).
Characterizing engineering faculty's teaching approaches. Teaching in Higher Education.
12(3), 405-418.
-
Yalvac, B., Tekkaya, C., Cakiroglu, J., & Kahyaoglu, E.
(2007).
Turkish pre-service science teachers' views on Science-Technology-Society issues. International Journal of Science Education.
29(3), 331-348.
-
Kolikant, Y. B., McKenna, A., & Yalvac, B.
(2006).
The emergence of a community of practice in engineering education. New Directions for Teaching and Learning.
2006(108), 7-16.
-
Yalvac, B., Smith, H. D., Hirsch, P. L., & Birol, G.
(2006).
Teaching writing in a laboratorybased engineering course with a How People Learn framework. New Directions for Teaching and Learning.
2006(108), 59-73.
-
Peng, X., Zhang, D., Jackson, M., Yalvac, B., Ketsetzi, A., & Eseryel, D.
(2018).
Examining the Learning by Teaching Method in Computer-Aided Design Instruction. Computer-Aided Design and Applications.
16(1), 129-139.
-
conference paper
-
Cevik, E., Johnson, M., Yalvac, B., Whitfield, J., Kuttolamadom, M., Porter, J., & Morgan, J.
(2018).
Assessing the Effects of Authentic Experiential Learning Activities on Teacher Confidence with Engineering Concepts. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
-
Yalvac, B., Bewaji, O., Spier, M., Elizondo, G., Umah, C., Sherron, T., ... Fuchs-Young, R.
(2018).
Promoting the STEM Pipeline and Enhancing STEM Career Awareness Through Participation in Authentic Research Activities (RTP, Diversity). ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
-
Duan, C., Peng, X., Yuan, T., Yalvac, B., Ketsetzi, A., Hing, E. L., Eseryel, D., & Eyupoglu, T. F.
(2018).
PROMOTING LIFE-LONG LEARNING SKILLS IN CAD USING THE PEER-GENERATED SCREENCAST TUTORIALS. v005t06a018-v005t06a018.
-
Peng, X., Yuan, T., Nadeem, U., Ketsetzi, A., Yalvac, B., Eseryel, D., Eyupoglu, T. F., & Cui, S.
(2017).
ASSIGNING STUDENTS TEACHER'S ROLE: A STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH IN COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN EDUCATION
-
Yalvac, B., Ketsetzi, A., Peng, X., Cui, S., Li, L., Zhang, Y., ... Yuan, T.
(2017).
Cultivating Evidence-Based Pedagogies in STEM Education. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
-
Johnson, M. D., Ozturk, E., Yalvac, B., Valverde, L., Peng, X., & Liu, K. e.
(2016).
EXAMINING ADAPTIVE EXPERTISE: A NOVEL COMPARISON OF STUDENT AND PRACTICING ENGINEER CAD MODELING PERFORMANCE. v005t05a007-v005t05a007.
-
Cui, S., Wang, Y., Li, L., Peng, X., & Yalvac, B.
(2016).
Introducing High-Performance Computing to Undergraduate Students
-
Zhang, D., Peng, X., Yalvac, B., Eseryel, D., Nadeem, U., Islam, A., Eyupoglu, T., & Yuan, T.
(2016).
Using Peer-Generated Screencasts in Teaching Computer-Aided Design
-
Zhang, D., Peng, X., Yalvac, B., Eseryel, D., Nadeem, U., Islam, A., & Arceneaux, D.
(2015).
Exploring the Impact of Peer-Generated Screencast Tutorials on Computer-Aided Design Education. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
26.737.1-26.737.17.
-
Johnson, M. D., Ozturk, E., Valverde, L., Yalvac, B., McGary, P., & Peng, X.
(2014).
A METHODOLOGY FOR EXAMINING THE ROLE OF ADAPTIVE EXPERTISE ON CAD MODELING. v02at02a057-v02at02a057.
-
Johnson, M., Peng, X., Yalvac, B., Ozturk, E., & Liu, K. e.
(2014).
An Examination of the Effects of Contextual Computer-aided Design Exercises on Student Modeling Performance. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
24.155.1-24.155.13.
-
Ehlig-Economides, C., Yalvac, B., Binks-Cantrell, E., Pisupati, S. V., Gilman, D. R., Toossi, R., ... Ayar, M. C.
(2014).
Live Energy: US Faculty Co-Author an Electronic Textbook to Deliver the Most Up-to-date and Relevant Content in Energy and Sustainability. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
24.870.1-24.870.24.
-
Johnson, M. D., Ozturk, E., Valverde, L., Yalvac, B., & Peng, X.
(2013).
Examining the Role of Contextual Exercises and Adaptive Expertise on CAD Model Creation Procedures. Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence.
408-417.
-
Ozturk, E., Yalvac, B., Peng, X., Valverde, L. M., McGary, P. D., & Johnson, M.
(2013).
Analysis of Contextual Computer-aided Design Exercises. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
23.190.1-23.190.16.
-
Yalvac, B., Ayar, M., Smith, D. L., & Ehlig-Economides, C.
(2013).
A Case Study of Engineering Faculty Collaboration: Co-Authoring an E-Book on Energy and Sustainability. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
23.24.1-23.24.14.
-
Ayar, M., Yalvac, B., Ugurdag, F., & Sahin, A.
(2013).
A Robotics Summer Camp for High School Students: Pipelines Activities Promoting Careers in Engineering Fields. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
23.98.1-23.98.18.
-
Ehlig-Economides, C., Yalvac, B., Binks-Cantrell, E., Gilman, D. R., Ayar, M., Robinson, T. A., ... Aghara, S. K.
(2013).
Live Energy: An Initiative for Teaching Energy and Sustainability Topics with the most Up-to-date and Relevant Content. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
23.871.1-23.871.18.
-
Johnson, M., Ozturk, E., Johnson, J., Yalvac, B., & Peng, X.
(2012).
Assessing an Adaptive Expertise Instrument in Computer-aided Design (CAD) Courses at Two Campuses. 25.212.1-25.212.18.
-
Johnson, M., Ozturk, E., Johnson, J., Yalvac, B., & Peng, X.
(2012).
AC 2012-3927: ASSESSING AN ADAPTIVE EXPERTISE INSTRUMENT IN COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) COURSES AT TWO CAMPUSES. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
-
Ehlig-Economides, C., Aghara, S., Pisupati, S., Toossi, R., Kovscek, A., Ayar, M., ... Yalvac, B.
(2012).
Live Energy: An Initiative for Teaching Energy and Sustainability Topics with the Most Up-to-date and Relevant Content. 25.901.1-25.901.13.
-
Ehlig-Economides, C., Aghara, S. K., Pisupati, S. V., Toossi, R., Kovscek, A. R., Ayar, M., ... Yalvac, B.
(2012).
Live Energy: An Initiative for Teaching Energy and Sustainability with Up-to-date and Dynamic Content. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
-
Ehlig-Economides, C., Aghara, S. K., Pisupati, S. V., Toossi, R., Kovscek, A. R., Ayar, M., ... Yalvac, B.
(2012).
Live energy: An initiative for teaching energy and sustainability topics with the most up-to-date and relevant content. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
-
Johnson, M., Ozturk, E., Johnson, J., Yalvac, B., & Peng, X.
(2012).
Assessing an adaptive expertise instrument in computer-aided design (CAD) courses at two campuses. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
-
Lagoudas, M. Z., & Yalvac, B.
(2011).
The Space Engineering Institute: A Multidisciplinary and Sustained Engineering Community Experience for All Engineering Students. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
-
Lagoudas, M. Z., & Yalvac, B.
(2011).
The space engineering institute: A multidisciplinary and sustained engineering community experience for all engineering students. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
-
Hodge, J. Q., Hobson, M., Yalvac, B., Lagoudas, M. Z., Froyd, J. E., Ostrovskaya, N., Erukhimova, T., & Malave, C. O.
(2011).
Undergraduate academic experience for first-year engineering students through a summer bridge program. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
-
Arghode, V., & Yalvac, B.
(2010).
Role of Empathy in Science Class: A Collective Case Study. 223-227.
-
Yalvac, B., Economides, C., Brooks, L. A., & Smith, D.
(2009).
An international, interdisciplinary, and dynamic approach to teaching energy utilization and sustainability. 312-317.
-
Yalvac, B., Brooks, L., & Ehlig-Economides, C.
(2008).
Research On The Evolution Of College Instructors' Perspectives Of Teaching And Learning. 13.1039.1-13.1039.18.
-
Yalvac, B., Brooks, L., & Ehlig-Economides, C.
(2008).
Research on the evolution of college instructors' perspectives of teaching and learning. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
-
Yalvac, B., Smith, H. D., Troy, J. B., & Hirsch, P.
(2007).
Promoting advanced writing skills in an upper-level engineering class. Journal of Engineering Education.
117-128.
-
Billeter, M., Nijm, G. M., Yalvac, B., & Sahakian, A.
(2006).
A Laboratory Demonstration Of Spatial Encoding In Mri. 11.58.1-11.58.25.
-
Billeter, M., Nijm, G. M., Yalvac, B., & Sahakian, A.
(2006).
A laboratory demonstration of spatial encoding in MRI. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
-
Sahakian, A. V., Hayes, C., & Yalvac, B.
(2005).
An inexpensive laboratory module to teach principles of NMR/MRI. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
8007-8016.
-
Kolikant, Y., McKenna, A. F., & Yalvac, B.
(2005).
Cultivating a community of practice in engineering education. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
2609-2616.
-
Hirsch, P. L., Smith, H. D., Birol, G., Yalvac, B., Casler, J., Anderson, J. C., & Troy, J. B.
(2005).
Establishing school-wide standards for engineering writing: A data driven approach. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
5827-5846.
-
Olds, S. A., Patel, C. D., Yalvac, B., Kanter, D. E., & Goel, N.
(2004).
Developing a standards-based K-12 engineering curricula through partnerships with university students and industry. ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings.
3151-3156.
-
Troy, J., Hirsch, P., Smith, H. D., & Yalvac, B.
(2004).
Team-based written communication exercises for biomedical engineering juniors: Where to do it and what works. ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings.
13885-13896.
-
Hodge, J. Q., Hobson, M., Yalvac, B., Lagoudas, M. Z., Froyd, J. E., Ostrovskaya, N., Erukhimova, T., & Malave, C. O.
Undergraduate Academic Experience for First-Year Engineering Students Through a Summer Bridge Program. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
22.1561.1-22.1561.11.
-
Cevik, E., Johnson, M., Yalvac, B., Whitfield, J., Kuttolamadom, M., Porter, J., & Morgan, J.
(2018).
Assessing the Effects of Authentic Experiential Learning Activities on Teacher Confidence with Engineering Concepts. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
Research
co-principal investigator on
Teaching
teaching activities
- EDCI605 Qual Rsrch Mthds In C&i Instructor
- EDCI636 Educator As Researcher Instructor
- EDCI644 Curriculum Development Instructor
- EDCI646 Instruction Theory Instructor
- EDCI665 Sci & Math Curricula Instructor
- EDCI680 Proseminar Instructor
- EDCI684 Prof Internship Instructor
- EDCI685 Directed Studies Instructor
- EDCI689 Sptp: Sci Mat In Eng Instructor
- EDCI691 Research Instructor
- EDCI692 Professional Study Instructor
- EDCI721 How People Learn Stem Instructor
- EDCI722 Microcontrol Educ Pbl Class Instructor
- EDCI724 Sci Math Teach Engr Cont K-12 Instructor
- MASC320 Inquiries In Physical Sc Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
-
Alpaslan, Muhammet Mustafa (2014-08). Descriptive Studies of the Relations between Personal Epistemology and Self-Regulated Learning.
-
Anderson, Sarah J (2014-07). An Analysis of Graphical Representations in Electronic Science Textbooks.
-
Ayar, Mehmet (2012-07). Ethnographic Studies of School Science and Science Communities.
-
Coker, Bianca M. (2015-11). Changes in Teacher Beliefs and Discourse Ecology in Middle-School Mathematics Classrooms.
-
Dailey, Daisy Renee (2016-11). An Analysis of Informal, Marine-oriented Programs for Underserved Students of the Texas Gulf Coast: Strategies for Improving Educational STEM Opportunities.
-
Lee, Christopher P (2014-08). The Effects of Interactive Discourse, the Socratic Method, and Active Learning Labs on Student Achievement at the University Level - A Comparative Approach.
-
Mchazlett, Dwight Henry (2015-10). Quality Professional Development for Secondary Science Teachers.
-
Ozturk, Elif (2015-05). Adaptive Expertise and Contextualized Activities in Computer Aided Design.
-
Ozturk, Gokhan (2015-07). The Broader Impact of Student-Scientist Partnership: Scientists' Contribution to Students' Understanding and Proficiencies of Science.
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Pennsylvania State University - (State College, Pennsylvania, United States) 2005
Contact
first name
- Bugrahan
has last name
- Yalvac
mailing address
-
Texas A&M University
Teaching, Learning And Culture (Tlac)
4232 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4232
USA
Other
- yalvac@tamu.edu