Asee peer logo
advanced search
Displaying all 15 results

Using Computers To Support Qualitative Understanding Of Causal Reasoning In Engineering

Conference Session
Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Jonassen, University of Missouri
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
AC 2008-180: USING COMPUTERS TO SUPPORT QUALITATIVEUNDERSTANDING OF CAUSAL REASONING IN ENGINEERINGDavid Jonassen, University of Missouri Dr. David Jonassen is Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of Missouri where he teaches in the areas of Learning Technologies and Educational Psychology. Since earning his doctorate in educational media and experimental educational psychology from Temple University, Dr. Jonassen has taught at the Pennsylvania State University, University of Colorado, the University of Twente in the Netherlands, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and Syracuse University. He has published 30 books and numerous articles, papers, and reports on
Relevance Score: 0.79803956

Using Lego Based Engineering Activities To Improve Understanding Concepts Of Speed, Velocity, And Acceleration

Conference Session
Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nataliia Perova, Tufts University; Walter H. Johnson, Suffolk University; Chris Rogers, Tufts University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
AC 2008-1562: USING LEGO BASED ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVEUNDERSTANDING CONCEPTS OF SPEED, VELOCITY, AND ACCELERATIONNataliia Perova, Tufts University Natasha is currently a graduate students at Tufts University majoring in Mathematics, Science, Technology and Engineering education. She previously earned her M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Tufts University in 2005 and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Suffolk University. Natasha is currently a research assistant at the Center for Engineering Outreach where she is involved in using engineering approaches to teach high school students science and mathematics.Walter H. Johnson, Suffolk University Walter got his PhD and M.S. from
Relevance Score: 0.7604346

Introduction Of Advanced Cmos Device Models Into The Curriculum At The Introductory Electronics Level

Conference Session
Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Raymond Winton, Mississippi State University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
AC 2008-1119: INTRODUCTION OF ADVANCED CMOS DEVICE MODELS INTOTHE CURRICULUM AT THE INTRODUCTORY ELECTRONICS LEVELRaymond Winton, Mississippi State University Page 13.807.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Introduction of advanced MOS device models into the curriculum at the introductory electronics levelAbstractMost contemporary electronics design is accomplished in the CMOS technology and makesuse of a design cycle that employs advanced MOS device models. These modelsaccommodate many technologies, high-field effects, and second-order approximations andthereby must be deployed with a large parameter set. The models have a fairly
Relevance Score: 0.7604346

Preliminary Results Of Using Personal Response Systems (Clickers) In A Conceptual Physics Course

Conference Session
Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Probst, Southeast Missouri State University; Margaret Waterman, Southeast Missouri State University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
AC 2008-2083: PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF USING PERSONAL RESPONSESYSTEMS (CLICKERS) IN A CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS COURSEDavid Probst, Southeast Missouri State University David Probst is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics at Southeast Missouri State University who regularly teaches conceptual physics.Margaret Waterman, Southeast Missouri State University Margaret Waterman is a Professor of Biology at Southeast Missouri State University who specializes in science education. Page 13.994.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Preliminary Results of Using
Relevance Score: 0.7604346

Using Wireless Sensor Network As An Educational Tool For Learning Science Concepts

Conference Session
Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nataliia Perova, Tufts University; Patricia Hogan, Suffolk University; Walter H. Johnson, Suffolk University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
AC 2008-2143: USING WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORK AS AN EDUCATIONALTOOL FOR LEARNING SCIENCE CONCEPTSNataliia Perova, Tufts University Natasha is currently a graduate students at Tufts University majoring in Mathematics, Science, Technology and Engineering education. She previously earned her M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Tufts University in 2005 and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Suffolk University. Natasha is currently a research assistant at the Center for Engineering Outreach where she is involved in using engineering approaches to teach high school students science and mathematics.Patricia Hogan, Suffolk University Patricia Hogan, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Physics and
Relevance Score: 0.7604346

Impact Of Undergraduate Robotics Research On Recruiting Freshman Students To Major In Engineering Physics, And Computer Science Fields

Conference Session
Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Wei Pee, University of Central Oklahoma; Mathew Mounce, University of Central Oklhoma
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM ) among the incomingfreshmen so that they will be encouraged to pursue a degree in Engineering, Physics, orcomputer science. The duration of this research activity was four weeks, during which time thesestudents become familiar with research, teamwork, problem based learning, and the proceduresinvolved in engineering design and building. The first phase of the activity, lasting for one week,involved an introduction to basic theory focusing on electronics, mechanics, programming, andengineering design processes. The second phase of the activity, lasting the remaining threeweeks, involved researching, designing, and building a conceptual model and prototype of aminesweeper robot. With the
Relevance Score: 0.7604346

Implementing And Assessing A Modern Introductory Physics Course At A Large University

Conference Session
Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Matthew Kohlmyer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Schatz, Georgia Institute of Technology; Richard Catrambone, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marcus Marr, Georgia Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
AC 2008-1166: IMPLEMENTING AND ASSESSING A MODERNINTRODUCTORY PHYSICS COURSE AT A LARGE UNIVERSITYMatthew Kohlmyer, Georgia Institute of TechnologyMichael Schatz, Georgia Institute of TechnologyRichard Catrambone, Georgia Institute of TechnologyMarcus Marr, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 13.707.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Implementing and Assessing a Modern Introductory Physics Course at a Large UniversityAbstractSince 2006, the Georgia Institute of Technology has offered sections of an introductory physicscourse for scientists and engineers using the Matter & Interactions curriculum. Matter &Interactions (M&I
Relevance Score: 0.7191578

Physics Fundamentals, Engineering Design, And Research: An Integrated Approach To The Development Of A Three Week Shortcourse

Conference Session
Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics Programs
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Winston Jackson, California Institute of Technology; Jennifer Franck, California Institute of Technology; James Maloney, California Institute of Technology; Juan Pedro Ochoa-Ricoux, California Institute of Technology; Julian Rimoli, California Institute of Technology; Luz Rivas, California Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
AC 2008-2378: PHYSICS FUNDAMENTALS, ENGINEERING DESIGN, ANDRESEARCH: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ATHREE-WEEK SHORTCOURSEWinston Jackson, California Institute of Technology Winston Jackson received his BS in Civil Engineering from Southern University and A&M College and his MS degree in Applied Mechanics at the California Institute of Technology, where he is currently continuing his PhD work. His research is in the area of experimental solid mechanics, and he has been a teaching assistant for a course in solid mechanics as well as the Physics Curriculum Coordinator for the 2007 YESS Program.Jennifer Franck, California Institute of Technology Jennifer Franck is currently a
Relevance Score: 0.66053593

Tales From The Wave Front: Teaching The Physics Of Cell Phones And Wireless Communications

Conference Session
Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; Jenna Ross, Utica Center for Mathematics Science and Technology
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
AC 2008-680: TALES FROM THE WAVE FRONT: TEACHING THE PHYSICS OFCELL PHONES AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONSRobert Ross, University of Detroit MercyJenna Ross, Utica Center for Mathematics Science and Technology Page 13.1137.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Tales from the Wave Front: Teaching the Physics of Cell Phones and Wireless CommunicationsIntroductionFor over twenty years our college has offered a summer enrichment program for high schoolstudents. The UNinitiates Introduction to Engineering (UNITE) program affords high schoolstudents the opportunity to take courses in writing, mathematics, computer science
Relevance Score: 0.5184611

Student Writing: An Active Learning Tool In Physics And Engineering Education

Conference Session
Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Teresa Larkin, American University; Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
students, no matter what their gender, cultural, or demographicbackgrounds, can learn! In a recent report on its review of undergraduate education, theAdvisory Committee to the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Education and HumanResources concluded that “… while K – 12 programming can expand the pool of those interestedin pursing careers in SME&T [Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Technology], it is at theundergraduate level where attrition and burnout can be most effectively prevented. What we inSME&T education must do is to concern ourselves with all students, not just those whohistorically have been represented in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. Such abreadth of concern has important educational
Relevance Score: 0.2941025

Direct Assessment Of Student Learning Outcomes In Physics For Engineers Courses

Conference Session
Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics Programs
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Anca Sala, Baker College; Raghu Echempati, Kettering University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
AC 2008-923: DIRECT ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES INPHYSICS FOR ENGINEERS COURSESAnca Sala, Baker College ANCA L. SALA, Assistant Professor, is Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Baker College. Dr. Sala coordinates several engineering and technology programs, is actively involved in teaching and developing engineering curriculum, and leads the ABET accreditation activities in the department. She is a member of ASEE, ASME, and OSA.Raghu Echempati, Kettering University RAGHU ECHEMPATI is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University (formerly GMI Engineering & Management Institute). He has over 20 years of teaching, research and consulting
Relevance Score: 0.2932198

Using The Deming Cycle For Continuous Improvement In Engineering Education

Conference Session
Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics Programs
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeff Jalkio, University of St. Thomas; Arnold Weimerskirch, University of St. Thomas
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
point for broader acceptance.Multi-Level Continuous Improvement Process ModelWhile ABET (The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) has described a twoloop process for assessment and continuous improvement5, we have found it useful to thinkabout our continuous improvement process as containing four loops with different goals andtimeframes. Each of these loops is envisioned as a Deming cycle as shown in figure 2. Our toplevel loop attempts to ensure that we have the right educational programs to accomplish ourschool’s mission and to satisfy our various stakeholders. The second level loop ensures thatsuccessful completion of these programs results in the desired attributes in our graduates. Thenext level verifies that the program
Relevance Score: 0.2932198

Practical Approaches To Project Based Learning Incorporating Peer Feedback In Order To Enhance Creativity In Engineering Courses

Conference Session
Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Adrian Ieta, Murray State University; Arthur Pallone
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
/technology. (+3)Identified alternative equipment/technology and why did not choose it. (+2)Theory.Explained the underlying physics/engineering principles including any assumptions. (+8)Explicitly identified the meaning of symbols in equations. (+2)Explained the derivation of the final equation/model including any additional assumptions. (+8)Results and ConclusionResults based on the final equation/model presented in Theory. (+7)Conclusions supported by the results. (+7)FormatIntroduction.Did the students introduce themselves? (+1)Did the introduction identify the purpose of the oral report? (+2)Was an outline or agenda for the oral report presented? (+1)Sequence.Does the oral report convey information in a logical, meaningful sequence? (+4)Visual
Relevance Score: 0.25668222

A Learner Centered Approach For Preparing At Risk Students

Conference Session
Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics Programs
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Glenn Ellis, Smith College; Mary Moriarty, Smith College; Gary Felder, Smith College
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
., Lachapelle, C., Thompson, M., Bittinger, K., Brennan,R.T., and Delci, M., Final Report of the Women’s Experiences in College Engineering (WECE)Project, Goodman Research Group, Inc., Cambridge, MA (2002).[2] Motion dectors available from Vernier Software & Technology, Beaverton, OR.[3] Ellis, G.W. and Turner, W.A., “Improving the Conceptual Understanding of Kinematicsthrough Graphical Analysis,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering EducationAnnual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Canada (2002).[4] Force plate available from Vernier Software & Technology, Beaverton, OR.[5] Seymour, E. and Hewitt, N.M., Talking About Leaving, Westview Press, Boulder, CO (1997).[6] NRC Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education
Relevance Score: 0.25450093

Facilitating Problem Solving Transfer In Physics

Conference Session
Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Jonassen, University of Missouri; Young Hoan Cho, University of Missouri; Carlos Wexler, University of Missouri
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
AC 2008-184: FACILITATING PROBLEM-SOLVING TRANSFER IN PHYSICSDavid Jonassen, University of Missouri Dr. David Jonassen is Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of Missouri where he teaches in the areas of Learning Technologies and Educational Psychology. Since earning his doctorate in educational media and experimental educational psychology from Temple University, Dr. Jonassen has taught at the Pennsylvania State University, University of Colorado, the University of Twente in the Netherlands, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and Syracuse University. He has published 30 books and numerous articles, papers, and reports on text design, task analysis
Relevance Score: 0.253804