Conference Session

Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teresa Larkin, American University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

. She also enjoys preparing (and especially eating) Indian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Thai cuisines. Dr. Larkin can be reached at: American University, Department of Physics, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016-8058; 202-885-2766. [tlarkin@american.edu] Page 14.950.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Peer Review from a Student PerspectiveABSTRACTWriting has been shown to serve as an effective tool to improve the quality of studentengagement and learning. This paper will provide a strategy in which writing can be used toenhance student understanding within the

Conference Session

Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Ross, University of Detroit, Mercy; Eswara Venugopal, University of Detroit, Mercy; Daniel Maggio, University of Detroit, Mercy; Meghann Mouyianis, University of Detroit, Mercy

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Engineering Physics & Physics

University of Detroit Mercyhas offered a summer out-reach program for local high school students. The UNinitiatesIntroduction to Engineering (UNITE) program is designed to resemble a university freshmanengineering curriculum. The goal is to introduce students to the subjects and skills necessary tosucceed as an engineering student. Classes involve hands-on activities emphasizing team work.Students take five classes daily - Persuasive Speaking, Computers, Mathematics, Physics, andCollege Writing - all taught by University professors. All UNITE students are registered asUniversity students and receive an official grade in each of their five classes. Students can earntwo college credits per course provided they earn at least a C. Applicants to the