Conference Session

Educational Research

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. Kyun Lee, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTouneau University; R. William Graff, LeTourneau University; Vicki Sheafer, LeTourneau Iniversity

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Educational Research and Methods

14.1293.4were researchers who could design different tasks. Most studies of cognitive styles weredescriptive, did not attempt to elucidate the underlying nature of the construct or relate styles toinformation processing theories, and were designed according to the assumption that styles arelimited to only very basic information processing operations. The main message of the researchis that styles represent relatively stable individual differences in preferred ways of organizingand processing information that cut across the personality and cognitive characteristics of anindividual.Despite declining interest in styles among cognitive scientists by the end of the 1970s, thenumber of publications on styles in applied fields increased rapidly, reflecting

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Porche, Wellesley Centers for Women; Corinne McKamey, Wellesley Centers for Women; Peter Wong, Museum of Science

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

a dichotomous variable reflecting being on anengineering track if all three types of courses had been or were currently being taken (1)or otherwise coded as (0) if less than all three types taken. Because a number of studentsmay reasonably enroll in community colleges rather than 4-year institutions to attain anengineering specialty or to later transfer into a 4-year college, we included algebracourses as counting toward pre-calculus.Science Identity Salience. A single item was constructed for this study; students wereasked how much they agreed or disagreed with the item: “My interest in science is animportant part of how I see myself” (1 = disagree a lot, 4 = agree a lot).Self Concept of Ability in Math. Three items are a subset of the

Conference Session

Focus on Faculty

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Hacker, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Winny Dong, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Mary Lucero Ferrel, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

and informal mentoring at Cal Poly Pomona. Theirfeedback and reflections on the above five programmatic issues were collected. This processaccomplished three things. The first is a better understanding of the climate for mentoring at CalPoly Pomona. (Are faculty members seeking mentoring and are they currently receivingmentoring in their departments and colleges?) The second benefit of the interviews was asummary of previous mentoring programs’ successes and pitfalls. The third benefit was the buy-in of these senior women; without their full participation the ‘Mentoring Circles’ could not besuccessful.The Mentoring Circles Program created networks across ranks, departments, and colleges. TheMentoring Circle structure would provide support to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Yeary, University of Oklahoma; Tian-you YU, University of Oklahoma; Robert Palmer, University of Oklahoma; James Sluss, University of Oklahoma; Guifu Zhang, University of Oklahoma; Phil Chilson, University of Oklahoma; Mike Biggerstaff, University of Oklahoma

andManagement Systems (BESTEAMS)” was to provide a team curriculum that can be easilyadopted by engineering faculty from various schools and at different levels of the undergraduatecurriculum [37].At the current time, student activities are numerous. Computing algorithms are studied andimplemented that convert radar data from the phased array radar into environmentalmeasurements known as spectral moments – very similar to previous researchers associated withconventional rotating weather radars [38, 39, 40]. Spectral moments (reflectivity, radial velocity,and spectrum width) are the essential, required radar meteorological measurements that are usedto make decisions about cloud locations, storms, rain fall, tornadoes, downbursts, hail and

Conference Session

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Winn, West Virginia University; Laura Winn, Waynesburg Central High School; Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

college application process, ACT/SAT tests, etc., can offer greatpeer-to-peer insight to younger, less-experienced students. For a sample of those insights, see,“My View From the Trenches: Reflections About Peer Mentoring in the Information Age,”attached here.Research ObjectivesIn evaluating the adaptation of the social stress model to STEM career choices with respect to theeffect of peer influence on Appalachia area high school students, we asked these questions: 1. What effect does peer influence have on learning math tips, SAT/ACT preparation, or challenging academic material when presented to high school students by peers during our EOT summer camp? 2. What effect does peer influence play when a high school

Conference Session

Assessment and Curriculum Development

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Godfrey, University of Auckland; Rosalind Archer, University of Auckland; Paul Denny, University of Auckland; Margaret Hyland, University of Auckland; Chris Smaill, University of Auckland; Karl Stol, University of Auckland

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

the students straight into an engineering way of thinking” Interview with Dean of Engineering, July 1997 from Godfrey20The new structure embraced the ideas of: reducing the workload to make time for moreindependent learning and reflection, increasing the use of project based learning in allsubjects, including at least one Design course in each year of each specialization andincluding explicit common core courses to prepare graduates for professional life includingsocial and environmental responsibilities. “The IEAust Review came out soon after we started, and I felt we could have written it, our new degree matched what they wanted done – so our thinking was really up there with current

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; Kate Disney, Mission College; Scott VanderStoep, Hope College

Self- -5.0% -10.0% -15.0%Figure 1: MSLQ Preliminary Results —48 Students, Spring 08.AcknowledgementThe work was supported by the National Science Foundation under award: DUE-0633277. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those ofthe authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.Bibliography 1. Pearson G., and A.T. Young, editors, Technically speaking: Why all Americans need to know more about technology, National Academies Press, (2002). 2. Krupczak, J.J., D. Ollis, “Technological Literacy and Engineering for Non-Engineers: Lessons from

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth Friedman, Ohio State University; Linda Weavers, Ohio State University; Glenda La Rue, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the participants blew on them. Unlike the Waves ofDestruction; the Hovercraft; and the Concrete: Mix, Pour, and Decorate activities, however,these two activities required much less physical engagement on the part of the participants. Thisreduction in physical movement is reflected in these activities’ lower mean participant ratingswith regard to fun. It is also important to note here that the Airplane Design activity, whichappeared at the bottom of the list of the top 14 highest ranking activities on the fun meter, gavethe participants even fewer chances for doing something with their bodies. Although theparticipants enjoyed using a computer design program to create an airplane, this activity failed toengage them physically: Indeed, they did

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons; Sharlene Katz, California State University, Northridge

. Page 14.1181.3 • Students in the California State University, Fresno Industrial Technology online/hybrid program continue to progress. Over 80% of the initial 2005 cohort have graduated with their B.S. degrees. • A feasibility study was conducted to access the need for a new four-year engineering technology program in the region.Objective 3: Implement regional programs in Information Technology, Engineering Technology and Manufacturing Technology that reflects existing and emerging industry needs. • CREATE has developed and implemented over 50 new engineering/manufacturing/ electronics/information technology Associate degree and certificate programs. These new curricula have resulted in over 200 new or revised

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; Meghan Armstrong, University of Calgary

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

depicted, ideas are more able to inspire new ones. Sketching can be a way toexpress sight and the imagination however when used for creative ideation thedesigner/engineer’s sketch is not typically an exercise in transposition or duplication. This isbecause the idea has yet to exist in a tangible form. The sketch resembles thinking out loud,giving form to a vague thought. As Andersson describes, “one of the basic cognitive benefits ofsketching is that the mere acts of formulating a mental image in a concrete way on paper makesit possible for the designer to reflect over the concept at once and almost instantly develop itfurther into a new concept, a so called iteration.”4 Acting as a placeholder the sketch gives formto uncertainty and provides the

Conference Session

Case Studies and Engineering Education Around the Globe

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Kelly, Dublin Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

International

realities. There were conflicting views and opinions andthe culture of the way thing was done was important and impinged upon manyaspects of this research. In order to reflect these diverse views twenty individualinterviews and a focus group interview took place. Interviewees represented all of themajor stakeholders affected by academic change including students, technical staff,central services and all levels of academic staff up to and including the Dean of theengineering college and the President of the university. The intention was to consultwith and collaborate with stakeholders about what was happening at this time ofunprecedented change. Fourth Generation Evaluation as described by Guba &Lincoln6 was used. This seeks to address the

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Laboratories

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University; Brian Benini, Case Western Reserve University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

for thestepped tube, and reflection/extension. This section describes what the students are asked to doas the exercise proceeds. The entire worksheet is included as Appendix 1.To determine an equation to use for the pressure transducer the students are given two datapoints and told that the transducer is linear over its’ useful range. On the surface it is a simpletask to determine the equation of the straight line describing the calibration curve, and thestudents do manage to complete this task. However, observations during the lab exercise exposethat many students do not really understand the concept of transducer calibration and strugglewith this. While some students manage this task quite easily, others need guidance to get themgoing in

Conference Session

Best Zone Paper Competition

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patrick Brophy, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Council of Sections

. Figure 2. Most common student prediction of deflected shape. (a) (b) Figure 3. Actual deflected shape once instructor applies load to the model in the classroom. (a) If students predict right end will go down, instructor creates this situation. (b) If students predict right end will go up, instructor creates this situation.The instructor then introduces the concept of metacognition. Since their prediction didnot work out well, they should reflect on why they thought it was a good prediction.There was something they assumed or had previously experienced that suggested theirprediction; what was it? Why was their assumption poor, or why did their previousexperience not serve well in this

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design Constituents

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dugan Um, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Bahram Asiabanpour, Texas State University; Jesus Jimenez, Texas State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Figure 4 (right): Pseudo-depth IR image of micro gear generated by 3-D vision teamThe principle of 3D visual sensing via monovision IPA is; /2 Ep • (dp) (1) 8where Ep is the reflected infrared light energy and dp is the distance to an object from the pixel, p.This relationship allows scanning the infrared energy of all pixels to obtain not only an accurategeometry of the object but also to capture the position and orientation of the object relative to thesensor9. By emitting the IR light and measuring the amount of the reflected

Conference Session

Focus on Faculty

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ane Johnson, Virginia Tech; Margaret Layne, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

academic careers.4 Yet women faculty have indicated high levels of interest inleadership positions.5 With NSF ADVANCE support, Virginia Tech, a STEM-dominantuniversity, has sought to empower women faculty to overcome the barriers to leadership.This paper reports on how leadership programs focusing on women faculty can increase therepresentation of women in leadership roles across campus at a STEM-dominant institution. Byproviding multiple strategies to empower women faculty at varying stages of their careers,ADVANCE leadership programs sought to enhance their capabilities and productivity astechnical and administrative leaders and as scholars. This was done, in part, by bringing womenfaculty together at many points during the project to reflect on

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaomin Dong, Kettering University; Jacqueline El-Sayed, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

advantages of team teaching include: Courses can reflect real-life engineering challenges. Courses can be interdisciplinary by engaging professors with unique expertise. Students are able to see the professors interact in the classroom. Such an interaction constantly leads to new insights about the disciplines involved because each professor models the behavior of an individual from his discipline. During the problem solving process, it is beneficial for students to see the professors as learners as well as teachers, and demonstrate that learning is a lifelong endeavor. The level of classroom discussion and interaction is improved. This interaction is beneficial for students who might have

Conference Session

Engineering Courses for Non-engineers

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

. They became engaged andinvolved in the learning process as active constituents rather than passive participants. This was Page 14.759.11even reflected in the positive course and faculty evaluations completed by the students after theend of the academic term.The presentation and discussions of past technologies enhanced their level of technologicalliteracy in many ways. They had a better understanding of the concepts, characteristics, andrelationships between people and technologies. They had a grasp of the social, political,economic, and cultural aspects of technology. They had an appreciation for the problem solvingprocess along with the

Conference Session

Getting Started: Objectives, Rubrics, Evaluations, and Assessment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter Schilling, MSOE

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

weighted accordingpredefined relationships, and final course grades are handed out. With this model ofdevelopment, all that is required is for the faculty member to store final assignmentgrades in the grade book.This, however, does not allow faculty members to compile student performance metricson a sub-assignment level. For example, the net final score would not reflect if half ofthe students are having extreme difficulty expressing the problems they encounteredwhile performing a laboratory experiment. Simply recording grades also does not allowone to readily factor in other aspects of grading, such as improvement with time in areasof difficulty. However, by converting the grade book into an electronic rubric book,multiple aspects of a student’s

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez; John Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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International

for a Sustainable World (ESW). These efforts are well meaning, are oftenbeneficial, and reflect the reality of the interconnected global community. However,inherent disparities between the visiting students and host community, includingdifferences in wealth, education, and cultural priorities, illuminate a debate regarding theappropriateness of such projects.Riley, for example, questions whether the allocation of significant resources for studenttravel to project sites in developing communities is justified; whether the benefits aremutual between the visiting students and the local community; and whether a loosecollection of even hundreds of small-scale volunteer engineering projects can effectnecessary development in poor nations1,2. Riley

Conference Session

Project-Based Student Learning: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University; William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

products (devices, environments, systems, andprocesses) which are usable by people with the widest possible range of abilities, operatingwithin the widest possible range of situation (environments, conditions, and circumstances8."Together these definitions clearly show the intent and focus of the universal design process.A group of seven principles form the foundation for universal design. They are1, 2, 6 equitable use,flexibility in use, simple and intuitive, perceptible information, tolerance for error, low physicaleffort, and size and space for approach and use. These principles reflect designs that are usableby a wide variety of people for a wide range of applications. These aspects are on top of the otherconsiderations that must also be

Conference Session

Design Cognition

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, Stanford University; Larry Leifer, Stanford University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

or ask students to record steps more frequently in a diary or logbook morediscretely captures day to day reflections rather than recollections at the end of each quarter.Example Student ProjectsA pair of student projects has been selected to compare and contrast their design processes. Bothprojects begin as Amorphous Future projects and end up as Specific Design projects. Students inProject “A,” done for an Automobile Company, were tasked with designing the Car Co-pilot of2020. As can be seen in Table 3 and Figure 7, applying the coding scheme using the codes asnodes and connecting those with lines chronologically, from a more qualitative and grossperspective, the activities of this project team are loosely aligned with a pedagogical model

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Angelo Perna, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Kwabena Narh, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

studies and the obstacles students face in pursuing advanced degrees.Agreement is measured on a five-point scale where 1 indicates strong disagreement and 5indicates strong agreement. Most statements are phrased positively such that agreement isdesirable, but some statements are phrased negatively and disagreement is desirable. Forexample, one item states “The research requirements necessary to complete a graduate degreeare undesirable.” To score the entire survey, responses to the negatively phrased items are Page 14.872.3reversed so that higher average scores reflect more positive attitudes toward graduate studies.A pilot study was conducted to

Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for NEEs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Ocon, Purdue University, Calumet

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New Engineering Educators

/training activities, he has beenasked to serve on university committees that are related to his expertise. Table 3 lists selecteduniversity committees the author has served on that reflect his expertise.Table 3: Selected university committees the author has served on related to his expertise(2004-2008) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee Advisory Committee on Equity Task Force on Classroom CivilityIdeas for Engineering/Technology Faculty:Ideas on how consulting/training can be used to promote service- faculty can useconsulting/training to: ≠ Investigate opportunities to provide service to university and community groups/committees that can utilize their expertise ≠ Investigate membership

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Dong, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

finalsolution.At the end of the term, students provide a “reflective essay” that provides a means for students toprovide feedback regarding this assignment. Students typically comment about the varyinglanguages that separate the three disciplines, different motivations that sometimes clashed, andan initial awkwardness in working together. Every student in the class recognized the value ofworking collaboratively, but few understood the intricacies of working across disciplinary linesat this stage of the class. And this was the intent of the assignment, to blur the lines betweendisciplines and to begin the process of an integrated design approach.Module Two: The Precedent StudyThe next module deals with expanding the student’s knowledge and exposure to

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pramod Chaphalkar, Grand Valley State University; Shirley Fleischmann, Grand Valley State University; Janice Pawloski, Grand Valley State University; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

University is surrounded by several autosuppliers and furniture manufacturers. Over the years, our engineering school has developed astrong partnership with the local industry. Co-op is mandatory in our undergraduate program andwe provide well trained co-op students to the industry. All of our capstone projects are sponsoredby the local industry. It is therefore imperative that we strive to keep our curricula up to date, sothat they reflect local industry’s needs and our students remain competent in the fast changingenvironment of technology and businesses. Our engineering program emphasizes teaching andapplied research. Therefore, our faculty is continuously engaged in pedagogical research and itsimplementation and it is active in disseminating the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Godoy, University of Puerto Rico

identify possible scenarios that could help in explainingthe failure. Eleven such scenarios have been implemented: ≠ Localized foundation settlement. ≠ High stresses due to gravity load with the tank full of liquid. ≠ Buckling due to internal vacuum (tank is emptied). ≠ Wind buckling. ≠ Seismic load with a full tank. ≠ Impact of a vehicle or object with the structure. ≠ Loads due to sabotage. ≠ Material or joint failures. ≠ Deficient shell thickness or deficient shell geometry with respect to the as-designed configuration. ≠ Dynamic failure. ≠ Thermal effects.In each case, the student reflects on the possibility of such mechanism being the cause of failure.As the student clicks on one of the options, then

Conference Session

ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Musselman, CMA Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

engineeringeducation requirements by NCEES is the assertion that the body of knowledge related to thelicensed practice of engineering has dramatically expanded in recent decades and will continueto do so. Concurrently, the number of credit hours required for graduation has decreased dueprimarily to political and economic pressures in virtually all states to provide baccalaureateprograms with fewer hours of coursework. Thus, the body of knowledge required to enter thepractice of engineering in the future does not fit within the curricula currently provided byundergraduate engineering programs.This is generally reflected in the following statement, which is provided in the report entitled“Educating the Engineer of 2020,”(1) prepared by the National Academy of

Conference Session

Best Practices in IE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

explore how changes in global manufacturing should be reflected in changes tothe PEOs. They note: “This situation highlights the critical importance for programs inmanufacturing not to just react to the needs of current employers but to consider the new roles,challenges and opportunities that technical and business changes will create for graduatingmanufacturing engineers.” Also, “we need to be sure that our continuous improvement processcontinues to look for shifts in technology and business processes that can impact our students. Ifwe sit back and wait for external constituents to tell us what is required it will typically be toolate for us to react and change to meet the challenge. As engineers we are comfortable withreacting to changes in

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Tech Session I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ernest Tollner, University of Georgia, Athens; John Schramski, University of Georgia; Caner Kazanci, University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

. al 1979). Patten and colleagues developed network environ analysis (NEA) (Patten 1978,Barber et al. 1979, Fath and Patten 1999, Fath and Borrett 2006, Schramski 2006), a formof Ecological Network Analysis (ENA), to model the networks of complex ecologicalsystems. Affording particular mathematical and ecological interpretive advantages,NEA uniquely represents objects as simultaneously participating in the dual Page 14.902.2environments of both their incoming and outgoing networks. ENA and NEA inparticular reflect the organic holism of ecological systems and are built upon adeterministic premise. Recently, various thermodynamic goal functions

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles

exercise, etc., as well as their recommendations for future improvement.The assessment instruments were jointly designed by the PIs and the external evaluator. Table 2lists a set of knowledge and skills that were evaluated by the pre and post survey. Analysis of thesurvey results reflects how well the redesigned course contributed to the development of thelisted knowledge/skill set. Table 2. Knowledge and skill sets evaluated via pre and post surveys. Concepts related to digital design Skills 1.Knowledge of engineering design process 1.General computing skills 2.Knowledge of computer simulation 2.Communication skills 3.Knowledge of design verification and testing