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Engineering Problem Solving Using Pattern Matching: A New Course

Conference Session: Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Murray Teitell, DeVry University-Long Beach
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

described above. Students invariably have a final projectin many courses where they are assigned a design problem. In their senior year, they oftenhave a senior project which entails designing and building a unique prototype. The studentsare required to submit a proposal documenting the requirements, the proposed design, thematerials, the schedule, and the test plan. After review by the professor, the proposal mayrequire changes. Further modifications may be required at any point as unforeseen eventsoccur. In the end the prototype is expected to pass all tests and demonstrate on delivery thatit meets the original requirements. Many of these same steps occur on the job whengraduate engineers pursue engineering projects, so the project course is

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Transitioning From Industry To Education: The Third Year

Conference Session: Tricks of the Trade for Teaching I
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

acquired a wealth of abilities and perspectives. Thisskills inventory assessment uncovered many skills including “planning, scheduling, organizing,exploring, controlling, mentoring, communicating, and leading. Other skills … pertained tomanagement … incorporating budgeting, administrating, and allocating scarce resources”(Loendorf1, 2004, p. 2). In order to obtain a similar list from an educator’s point of view, foursenior faculty members in the department were asked to list the skills required of an engineeringprofessor. The results of their skills inventory were actually quite similar. While reviewing theirperceptions they used slightly different terms to describe the skills, however they matched almostexactly the assessment made by an

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Teaching Labs: The Challenges And Practical Considerations For New Faculty

Conference Session: Tricks of the Trade in Research
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Laura Genik, Wayne State University; Craig Somerton, Michigan State University
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

being taught (say, duringthe summer or between semesters) for more thorough maintenance. The new faculty member isencouraged to develop a lab plan for their facility, similar to what ABET requires for theprogram’s laboratories. This plan should include a maintenance budget and schedule, a budgetand schedule for equipment replacement, staffing needs, safety rules and enforcement, spacerequirements and specifications, and sources of funding.Staffing the LaboratoryAt undergraduate institutions, lab sessions are staffed by the instructor of the course who may beresponsible for up to three other courses during the given semester. This requires a considerablecommitment of time, but allows for significant interaction with the students. To enhance

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Preparing Your Tenure Dossier From Day One

Conference Session: Faculty Development: Tenure & Promotion
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Findlay Edwards, University of Arkansas; Norman Dennis, University of Arkansas
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

professor is preparing his tenure dossier for histhree year review. As well as insights on preparing tenure dossiers, information onrecruiting graduate students and the benefits of attending conferences and workshops isalso presented.IntroductionFrom the first day a new faculty member begins their academic career, he or she shouldbegin preparing their tenure dossier. Preparing your tenure dossier can be likened to acoach preparing a game plan. This plan will allow them to define and accomplish thenecessary objectives as well as portray their work in each of these areas in the best light.They should stick to the game plan and collect evidence along the way rather thanwaiting until the last year to collect and compile the evidence they need. This

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A Model For Preparing The Nsf Career Proposal

Conference Session: Faculty Development: Tenure & Promotion
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Garrick Louis, University of Virginia
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

complete the work successfully. Thebroader impacts criterion looks for the integration of research and education, the capacityto leverage existing research and education facilities and infrastructure, and the keyaspect of broadening the participation of students from groups that are underrepresentedin the disciplines of higher education that are relevant to the proposal.The Project DescriptionThe project description has a 15-page limit. It is the most important section of theproposal. In the early years of the CAREER program it was called the CareerDevelopment Plan. To a certain extent, the project description is a detailed version of theproject summary. It must follow a logical sequence from the problem statement toexpected results. The narrative

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Assistant Professorhood: Your Very Own Startup Company

Conference Session: Tricks of the Trade in Research
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

plan to write a successful proposal at the national level. The NSFprogram solicitations often have a 10-20% funding rate, and it is the “cream-of-the-crop”investigators that have put in tremendous effort that get funded.Many universities often give their young faculty a “honeymoon period” with a lighterteaching load for one or two semesters (or years). If you have this opportunity, use it tocreate your identity within your new area of research Topic Y. Once the “honeymoon isover,” you may not be able to devote the time required during the academic year (youwill likely need one or two months) to write a competitive national proposal.Tip #2: “Diversify Your Portfolio” – Eventually you may wish to do research on one ofthe “hot topics” Topic A or

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Student Faculty Partnerships

Conference Session: Women & New Faculty Development
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Elizabeth DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology; Cory Hoffman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Melissa Zaczek, Rochester Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

Page 11.1160.3beneficial to more students. Over the years, Dr. DeBartolo has become familiar with myinvolvement in extra-curriculars at RIT, likes and dislikes of co-ops, and plans for the future.Knowing about my involvement in outreach activities and desire to teach, she informed me of agrant received in sponsorship of a senior design project. After hearing the project description,designing activities to educate students about engineering and concepts involving energy and theenvironment, I was hooked. What a great way to tie all of my unique experiences into a capstoneproject. I am currently the project manager.Just as Dr. DeBartolo has been able to provide great recommendations to me, I definitelyrecommend this partnership to other students

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Graduate Students As Co Instructors For An Undergraduate Course: Implementation And Assessment

Conference Session: Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Saravanan Swaminathan, Tennessee Technological University; Barath Baburao, Tennessee Technological University; Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

engineeringeducation from educational principles to various teaching methods. However, thesestudents are not being trained in a so-called “technical area” within their discipline and,hence, it is unknown at this point how effective such training will be in landing a tenure-track faculty position. Another way to educate graduate students who plan to enteracademia is through a formal course during their graduate studies. Universities such asSouth Carolina and West Virginia offer these classes as an elective course in theirrespective Chemical Engineering departments. There are also TA instructional programsthat are provided in the form of teaching seminars, workshops, language tutorials fornewly appointed international TAs, etc [5]. Additionally, there are also

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Short And Long Term Influence Of Excellent Instructors On Graduates In Engineering Technology: A Case Study

Conference Session: Faculty Development Toolkit
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Maher Murad, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown; Andrew Rose, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

way.This is interesting because it indicates that the excellent instructor influenced the performance ofstudents while at school either during their undergraduate or graduate studies. Other areasaffected by excellent instructors that were checked by more than a third of the responses include“presentation skills” and “ability to plan and execute tasks,” both of which are skills essentialfor success as a student and as a professional. Few responses checked other areas in their livesinfluenced by excellent instructors. Such areas are a mix of personal and professional skills asshown in Figure 4. 100 90 85

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Big Fish: The Lost Art Of Story Telling In The Engineering Classroom

Conference Session: Tricks of the Trade for Teaching I
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David Chesney, University of Michigan
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

was gently Page 11.273.5 guided away from the throne and towards the opposite side of the room, to the defendant’s seat, a crimson velvet chair. Mary Queen of Scots was on trial for treason. She had been accused of plotting to assassinate Queen Elizabeth in order to take the English crown for herself. Sir Francis Walsingham, Elizabeth’s Principal Secretary, had already arrested the other conspirators, extracted confessions, and executed them. Now he planned to prove that Mary was at the heart of the plot, and was therefore equally culpable and equally deserving of death. [1]At this point, the students are hooked. I talk

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Career Options In Engineering Education

Conference Session: Faculty Development: Tenure & Promotion
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Andrew Rose, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

educationalbackground is not specified. Since research is usually not as critical for ET faculty as teaching,many ET programs will hire faculty with only a Master’s degree. As a result, a broader pool ofapplicants and experiences may be available from which ET programs benefit. Sabbaticals aretypically provided and may be used for a variety of professional development activities includingcourse development, discipline specific research and professional education activities.Rising expectations for scholarship without a corresponding reduction in other requirementshave resulted in excellent teaching no longer being the sole requirement for tenure.6-7 Thus ETfaculty must have a plan for professional development that will meet the institution’sexpectations

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Mentoring New Faculty: What Works And What Does Not Work

Conference Session: Faculty Development Toolkit
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: William Jordan, Baylor University; Bill Elmore, Mississippi State University; Walter Bradley, Baylor University
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

for five years as a MechanicalEngineering Program Chair. This past year the first author became a Department Chair at a newuniversity. As department chair he has responsibility to mentor new faculty, and as a newprofessor, he was also on the receiving end of an established mentoring program. The secondauthor moved to an endowed teaching chair after eight years of service as Program Chair andAcademic Director of multiple engineering programs at another university. The third author hasserved as a Department Head for a very large program. These new experiences of the first twoauthors will be integrated into the already developed activities to form an overall suggested plan

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Journal Club: A Forum To Encourage Graduate And Undergraduate Research Students To Critically Review The Literature

Conference Session: Tricks of the Trade in Research
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

. Thediscussion questions strive to increase the depth of knowledge in each topic. Lastly, the studentinvolvement in discussions teaches critical thinking and aids in developing foresight to moreeffectively plan experiments. Outcomes of the Journal Club activity have been increased studentknowledge of the literature, decreased apprehension in younger students toward understandingtechnical publications, and a slight increase in productivity towards publication goals within thegroup. Including this weekly meeting as an independent study course for credit also encouragesall students to read the articles prior to the meeting and enhances participation in groupdiscussions.IntroductionNew faculty encounter many challenges as they strive to set up their

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Student Self Assessment: Can It Be Used To Improve Instruction?

Conference Session: Women & New Faculty Development
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Carole Goodson, University of Houston; Luces Faulkenberry, University of Houston; Barbara Stewart, University of Houston
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

College BASE was justifiable when used as a general indicator ofachievement for two-year and four-year colleges and universities, but he cautioned againstextrapolating the validity to other instruments and/or across other types of institutions.12An example of institutional useIn order to assess its programs for curriculum improvement, the College of Technology at theUniversity of Houston compiles and analyzes student self-reports of concept and skillachievement just prior to graduation. This has been accomplished largely by the Assessment andContinuous Improvement Committee (ACI), which was formed to plan and implement programassessment for diverse program areas within the College. The ACI developed the GraduatingSenior Survey (GSS) instrument in

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Portfolios In Engineering Education: What Do They Promise And How Can They Be Used?

Conference Session: Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Zhiwei Guan, University of Washington; Steve Lappenbusch, University of Washington; Jennifer Turns, University of Washington; Jessica Yellin, University of Washington
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

professional skills and abilities. This could imply that group discussions of their portfoliosmay help students reflect. Page 11.1000.11Surveys and interviews in Christy’s studies revealed student reticence in self-directed learning.9This obstacle could greatly hinder students’ motivation to direct their own learning and maybeeven their motivation to create thoughtful portfolios. Students in this study suggested thatinstructors should explain how and why portfolios enhance learning, provide an appropriate levelof structure, and integrate portfolios into curriculum planning.9 In designing a portfolioassignment for mechanical engineering students, Guan

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Good Teaching: As Identified By Your Peers

Conference Session: Faculty Development Toolkit
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

factors as important to accomplishing the mission of teachingengineering. In the intellectual excitement column there is preparation, planning, technology,motivation, active, organization, enthusiasm and experience – all adjectives that lead to inspiringstudents to learn and be interested in the subject. In the interpersonal rapport column there isstudent involvement, teamwork, interaction, enthusiasm, communication, motivation, trust,connectivity, and student responsibilities – all adjectives and phrases that lead to a relationshipbetween teacher and student. Teachers who use some number of these ideas have theopportunity to excel as teachers and be efficient in the classroom, thus providing more time forother important efforts such as research

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Decision Making: What Does It Have To Do With My Teaching?

Conference Session: Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yi-Min Huang, University of Washington; Matt Eliot, University of Washington; Jennifer Turns, University of Washington; Emma Rose, University of Washington; Jessica Yellin, University of Washington
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

and some suggestions on textbooks, but Dr. Nguyen still has to determine how to plan the day to day lessons to teach. He wants to make sure that the classes he teaches are effective for the students, but also since several of his colleagues will visit the class this first quarter, he wants to make a good impression on them too. Dr. Doris Johnson teaches a required engineering course with over 100 students. She has taught the class a number of times before but this time has noticed that her students don’t seem to be paying attention. During the lectures, they talk amongst themselves, a few fall asleep, and as the semester progresses, she notices that attendance is slipping. Dr. Johnson knows that

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Increasing The Class Participation Experience For Engineers

Conference Session: Tricks of the Trade for Teaching I
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kenneth McDonald, U.S. Military Academy
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

2006-1066: INCREASING THE CLASS PARTICIPATION EXPERIENCE FORENGINEERSKenneth McDonald, U.S. Military Academy Kenneth McDonald is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the US Military Academy. He has served in numerous assignments throughout his military career to include the U.S., Iraq, Germany, Kosovo, and Korea. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the states of Virginia and Wyoming and has a PhD in geological engineering, master’s degrees in geomorphology, city/regional planning and environmental engineering and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering

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A Specific Instructor Evaluation (Spie)

Conference Session: Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David Devine, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

teaching excellence. It is anticipated that a SPIE FORM will serveas evidence of teaching effectiveness for annual reports and promotion and tenure dossiers.Continued use of SPIE FORM is planned. The author welcomes feedback from anyoneelse who has similar experiences or attempts to use a SPIE FORM.Bibliographic Information1. ABET, Inc. http://www.abet.org/, last accessed on the 17th January 2006.2. Committee on the Use of Human Subjects Research, Purdue University, http://www.irb.purdue.edu/.3. Devine, David, P. “ExCEEd Impact on a New Professor” Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Conference & Exposition, Portland, OR. June 2005.4. Estes, Allen C. and Ressler, Steven J. “ExCEEd Teaching Workshop