Conference Session

Mathematics in Transition

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bella Klass-Tsirulnikov, Sami Shamoon College of Engineering (formerly Negev Academic College of; Sharlene Katz, California State University-Northridge

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Mathematics

ASEE study, pinpoints a peculiar inconsistency in grasping thenature of the profession of engineering. Engineers are perceived as smart, wise, knowledgeableprofessionals who work with tangible objects to solve practical problems. In their work,engineers are engaged in a prolific intellectual activity that demands a great deal of self-imposeddiscipline and concentration. As a result, they are stereotyped as isolated abstract thinkers withprofound insights, often single-minded, awkward, weird and socially inept. In other words, theabstract thinking engineer is often perceived as a "nerd" or "geek", logically contradicting theimage of a practical engineer with "hands-on" ideas and the ultimate goal of designing, creating,and developing products

Conference Session

Integrating Math, Science, & Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Keiser, University of Tulsa; William Hamill, University of Tulsa; Bryan Tapp, University of Tulsa; William Potter, University of Tulsa; Jerry McCoy, University of Tulsa; Peter LoPresti, University of Tulsa; Donna Farrior, University of Tulsa; Shirley Pomeranz, University of Tulsa

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Mathematics

2006-3: ENHANCING INTERDISCIPLINARY INTERACTIONS IN THECOLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND NATURAL SCIENCESBryan Tapp, University of Tulsa Bryan Tapp is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Geosciences at The University of Tulsa. His interests include strain measure, deformation mechanisms in rock, and the application of numerical methods in modeling rock deformation.Donna Farrior, University of Tulsa Donna Farrior is an Applied Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Associate Chair of Mathematics in the Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at The University of Tulsa.Jerry McCoy, University of Tulsa Jerome McCoy is an Applied Assistant Professor in the Department of

Conference Session

Improving the Mathematical Preparation of Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shuki Aroshas, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology; Igor Verner, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology; Avi Berman, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

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Mathematics

Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Integrating Applications in the Technion Calculus Course: A Supplementary Instruction ExperimentIntroductionScience and Engineering students in the course of their academic studies and further carrierscontinue applying calculus as their professional tool. In higher education, the ability to applymathematics has been recognized as one of the main learning outcomes required fromgraduates of the engineering programs1. The mission of mathematics education is more thanto impart the knowledge of mathematical rules, theorems and procedures, but to develop theability to put mathematical knowledge and skills to functional use in a multitude of contexts2.Applications and modeling are a

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Teaching Mathematics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Jeffrey Hodgkins, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Tracy Van Zandt, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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Mathematics

”, Grossman, New York, 1973.4 Vygotsky,L., “Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes”, Harvard University Press, MA, 1978.5 Starrett,S., Morcos,M., “Hands-On, Minds-On Electric Power Education”, Journal of Engineering Education, Vol 90, No. 1, pp93-100, January 20016 Felder,R., Peretti,S., “A Learning Theory-Based Approach to the Undergraduate Laboratory”, ASEE Conference Proceedings, Session 2413 , June 19987 Pavelich,M.J., “Integrating Piaget’s Principles of Intellectual Growth into the Engineering Classroom”, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, pp719-722, 1984, Wash, DC8 Dale,E., “Audio-Visual Methods in Teaching”, 3rd Edition, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 19699 Wolkson,A

Conference Session

Mathematics in Transition

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Grossfield, Vaughn College of Aeronautics

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Mathematics

2006-680: THE ROADMAP OF ARITHMETIC: SUMMING IT UPAndrew Grossfield, Vaughn College of Aeronautics Throughout his career Dr. Grossfield, has combined an interest in engineering design and mathematics. He earned a BSEE at the City College of New York. During the early sixties, he obtained an M.S. degree in mathematics at night while working full time during the day, designing circuitry for aerospace/avionics companies. He is licensed in New York as a Professional Engineer and is a member of ASEE, IEEE, SIAM and MAA. Ai207@bfn.org is his e-mail address. Page 11.1323.1© American Society for Engineering