Motivating Students to Learn a Programming Language: Applying a Second Language Acquisition Approach in a Blended Learning Environment

LDr. Lulu Sun is an associate professor of Engineering Fundamentals Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where she has taught since 2006. She received her B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Harbin Engineering University (China) in 1999, and her Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of California, Riverside in 2006. Before joining Embry-Riddle, she worked for Arup at Los Angeles office as a fire engineer. Her research interests include second language acquisition in programming languages, flipped classroom, and best practices of virtual training delivery. She is a professional member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, and a member of the American Society for Engineering Education. She has published over 40 journal and conference articles nationally and internationally.