Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ECET: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jane LeClair, Excelsior College; Li-Fang Shih, Excelsior College

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Engineering Technology

computer software packages for technical problem solving appropriate to the Electronics engineering technology discipline. 7. Demonstrate technical competency in electronics, circuit analysis, digital electronics, electronic communications, microprocessors, and systems. 8. Integrate knowledge of the functional areas of electronics engineering technology. 9. Demonstrate the ability to analyze, apply design concepts, and implement systems as appropriate to electronics engineering technology. 10. Participate effectively in groups, and apply project management techniques as appropriate to complete assignments. 11. Demonstrate an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kim Nankivell, Purdue University, Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

that they report to. The managing of conflict at the DH/C level is extremelycomplex when considering an environment where faculty are concerned with promotion, lack ofaccountability, and concerns of discipline.21 The knowledge that tenured faculty are consideredby some, employed for life, may create added difficulty in leading and motivating this group. Allthese issues are compounded by increased enrollment with declining budgets. The DH/C playsthree basic roles at a university or college: (a) academic, (b) administrative, and (c) leadership.15The academic responsibilities involve teaching, research, advising, and curriculum development.Administrative responsibilities involve managing faculty and staff, budgets, record keeping, andrepresenting

Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for New Faculty

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Roberts, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen Hein, Michigan Technological University

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New Engineering Educators

biomechanics module as part of an NSF CCLI Phase I grant submitted by facultyAmber Kemppainen and Dr. Gretchen Hein (DUE-0836861).9 The biomechanics module is oneof three design modules being developed as part of this grant. All projects have engineeringactivities that include a MATLAB Mathematical Model, design/model/build sequence,spreadsheet analyses and technical communication of their activities. In this module, studentsdevelop a prosthetic limb over the course of the semester. They use virtual analysis techniques aswell as physically build the prosthetic and test it with a force plate.With her familiarity with the EF Department curriculum, and her background in biomedicalengineering, Ms. Roberts was an ideal candidate for this endeavor. Since

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deepika Sangam, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brent Jesiek, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

Question representation SchematicConclusion and RecommendationsThough the end application driving the development of each inventory is different, they all targetassessment of student understanding of key concepts in electrical circuits. Their uses range fromgeneral assessment of conceptual knowledge to assessment of a particular curriculum orinstructional method. Distractors in the multiple choice questions are based on students’ pre-existing conceptions reported in the literature. With increasing interest in integrating cognitive Page 15.277.9theory knowledge in instruction, further research is needed to determine if CI

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Hart, United States Military Academy; Steven Kreh, United States Military Academy; Rhett Blackmon, United States Military Academy; Nicholas Melin, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

, according to Marchese and others, is an elusive goal. This paper explains a techniquedeveloped and implemented by several Civil Engineering faculty members teaching structuralmechanics, analysis, and design at the United States Military Academy in the Spring, 2009 andthe Fall, 2009 terms to encourage mastery of critical skills and transfer of these skills tosubsequent courses. The concept is called “Problem Set Zero” to stress the fact that the materialbeing evaluated is from the prior course(s) and must be mastered before a student beginsProblem Set One.1. Introduction1.1 Curriculum Structure A common feature of Civil Engineering and other curricula is the establishment ofprerequisite courses which allow students to progress from basic math

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian Belu, Drexel University; Alexandru Belu, Case Western Research University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

. 127 (1), 6 (2000).5. H. Gould, J. Tobochnik, and W. Christian, An Introduction to Computer Simulation:Applications to Physical Systems, third edition, Addison-Wesley (2006).6. J. Tobochnik and H. Gould, “Teaching computational physics to undergraduates," inAnnual Reviews of Computational Physics IX, edited by D. Stau_er, World-Scienti_c(2001), p. 275.7. H. Gould and J. Tobochnik, “Integrating computational science into the physicscurriculum," in Lecture Notes in Computer Science Vol. 2074, Part I, 1031, Springer(2001).8. H. Gould and J. Tobochnik, “Using simulations to teach statistical physics," inComputer Simulation Studies in Condensed Matter Physics XVI, edited by D. Landau,Steven P Lewis, and Heinz-Bernd Schuttler, Springer (2004).9

Conference Session

Retention Strategies in Action Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

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Two Year College Division

1987. He was the Campus Coordinator for the Texas Alliance for Minority Participation program from 1993 to 2002, and is currently the Department Chairperson for Physics, Engineering, & Architecture. He has been involved in numerous initiatives to integrate the findings of physics and engineering education research with education practice. Page 15.294.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Community Colleges Can Help Universities During ABET Accreditation EffortsAbstractEvery Engineering program in the U.S. accredited by ABET undergoes a review process

Conference Session

Issues and Solutions in Mathematics Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Grossfield, Vaughn College of Aeronautics

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Mathematics

understandany derivations regarding limits. A student who has just been introduced to the word, limit, issimply in no position to appreciate limits of difference quotients. The limit of the differencequotient is just a method of obtaining the value of the slope, not the derivative itself. There ismuch to be learned about curves with such an approach without belaboring the difficultiesinherent in limit processes. The integral of a positive piecewise monotonic function should bedefined as the area under the curve and again the limiting process should be viewed as just amethod of obtaining the value.All references to the concepts and perplexities of the 19th century Cauchy’s analysis should bepostponed until the series forms are confronted head on, and

Conference Session

Normative Commitments and Public Engagement in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juan Lucena, Colorado School of Mines; Jen Schneider, Colorado School of Mines; Jon Leydens, Colorado School of Mines

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Liberal Education

contextual listening 1) counters biasescommon in SCD contexts, 2) fosters a community-centric approach to problem defining andsolving, and 3) integrates multiple perspectives and sectors.6. Case study: Sika Dhari’s WindmillWe researched and developed a Sustainable Community Development (SCD) projectimplemented in Sika Dhari village in western India. In this project, an engineering professorteamed up with a non-governmental organization (NGO), the US Environmental ProtectionAgency, a group of her graduate students, and others to work with the villagers of Sika Dhari indesigning and implementing a windmill. The windmill is used to generate energy for poweringflashlights in the village. Throughout this project, the engineering professor was committed

Conference Session

Lean and Six Sigma Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan Leduc, Ball State University; Gary Hadley, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis; Mark Ratzlaff, 3M

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Manufacturing

AC 2010-57: IMMERSIVE LEARNING USING LEAN SIX SIGMAMETHODOLOGY IN THE MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYCAPSTONE COURSEAlan Leduc, Ball State University Alan Leduc is an Associate Professor at Ball State University where he has taught in the TAC/ABET accredited Manufacturing Engineering Technology program since 1990. He also coordinates the Minor in Process Improvement (MIPI) which provides students with Lean Six Sigma Black Belt body of knowledge education and the opportunity to engage in professional level projects. Alan worked closely with Dr. Mikel Harry, Ball State University alumnus and co-creator of Six Sigma in developing the MIPI. Prior to his teaching career, Alan spent 20 years

Conference Session

Innovation and Measuring Success in Graduate Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Fleisig, McMaster University; Harry Mahler, Ontario College of Art and Design

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Graduate Studies

creative engineering design for academia,business, and the engineering profession is a much greater challenge than was originallyimagined by the founders. The ideal product of the program is an individual with traits thatstretch beyond conventional engineering education norms to include commitment to Page 15.1052.2creating value, creativity, risk-taking, strong communication and interpersonal skills,business acumen, ability to integrate ideas, capability to explore ideas, and a capability tocollaborate with other professions, in addition to technical competence. This individual, indue course in their career, would show adeptness at creating higher

Conference Session

Introducing Programming in the First Year

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Gordon, The Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

Ohio State University and the University of Akronwith instructors at both sites providing a coordinated curriculum. The major topics and activitiesfor the course are shown in Table 1. The modeling and simulation competencies were designedto meet those associated with the Introduction to Modeling and Simulation course being offeredas a part of an undergraduate minor program at The Ohio State University. The full descriptionof the minor program and those competencies can be found online. 14 Table 1: Summary of Major Course Topics and Competencies Topic Abbreviated Competency Activity/Assignment Explain the role of modeling in engineering

Conference Session

Special Session: Impacts of Service in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Trevor Harding, California Polytechnic State University; Lynne Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University; Nina Truch, California Polytechnic State University

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Educational Research and Methods

their studies, they made reference to their more abstract uncertainties about theremainder of the curriculum. This uncertainty and anxiety may overwhelm any sense of inherentinterest they developed in the first-year.We take solace, however, in the fact that both intention and satisfaction were positivelycorrelated to students’ perceived attachment to their discipline (SPA) if only weakly. Though itis only anecdotal, we have continued to struggle to help our students develop an identity as amaterials engineer. This is due primarily to the fact that the field is highly multi-disciplinary andthus has no clear definition in the same sense that aerospace or civil engineering does. Thus, wetake these correlations as a positive sign that our efforts

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Civil Engineering

read about a moral exemplar; compare ASCE Code of Ethics5 to CU Student 20 20 Honor CodeTeam bridge competition in West Point Bridge Designer: teams of 4-5 students create a bridge using the WPBD software in an attempt to optimally fulfill 30 24 specified weighted design criteria and describe their design processCourse plan and curriculum mapping: outline courses that fulfill the CU CVEN 10 10requirements and illustrate how these courses teach the skills needed for licensureCivil engineering Controversies, Disasters, and Feats slides and paper 22 16Professional society meeting write-up and Reflective Essay 12 12The Civil Engineering

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ari Epstein, MIT; Beverly Mire, Cambridge Youth Programs; Trent Ramsey, Cambridge Youth Programs; Karen Gareis, Goodman Research Group; Emily Davidson, MIT; Elizabeth Jones, MIT; Michelle Slosberg, MIT; Rafael Bras, MIT

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Birmingham-Southern College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Sociology.Karen Gareis, Goodman Research Group KAREN C. GAREIS, Ph.D., is a Research Associate at Goodman Research Group, Inc., a research firm specializing in educational program evaluation. She is currently managing evaluations of several NSF-funded programs in the area of STEM education, including Terrascope Youth Radio; It’s About Discovery, an ITEST science curriculum for grades 8-10; and the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program, in which outstanding K–12 STEM teachers are placed in appropriate federal agencies such as NSF for a year. Dr. Gareis received her doctorate and M.A. in Social Psychology from

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sven Bilen, Pennsylvania State University; Okhtay Azarmanesh, Pennsylvania State University

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Electrical and Computer

must build and demonstrate an SDR that addresses the problem(s) defined by the WirelessInnovation Forum and supporting the target waveform(s). The SDR domains provides a methodto tie together many of the subjects in a typical electrical engineering and computer science andengineering undergraduate’s curriculum. Although student teams may choose to use whateverdevelopment environment they wish, we have had success with the GNU Radio developmentenvironment as well as the MATLAB Simulink environment. Simulink allows a model-baseddesign approach, which allows students to take a systems approach to designing the overall SDRtransceiver, which provides them with exposure to this important aspect of project development.In this paper, we discuss the

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in Architectural Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammed Haque, Texas A&M University

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Architectural

and design principles that need to be mastered in structuraldesign. However when the theories are exemplified in a virtual environment with multimedia,animation, interaction, and manipulated image visualization techniques in a virtual realityenvironment, students' conceptual understanding are enhanced.Visualization has always been an important aspect in the construction industry and constructioneducation has always laid stress on that aspect. Design professionals and educators used drawingas a practical tool for seeing, thinking and understanding their ideas, and for communicatingthem to others. In education, drawing was often woven tightly into curriculum and it wasexpected to play a major role in developing students’ visual abilities

Conference Session

Best Practices in K-12 Engineering Panel

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University; Marlene Aviles, Dr. Ercel Webb School # 22, Jersey City School District; Jennifer Case, East Middle School; Augusto Macalalag, Stevens Institute of Technology; John Brockway, East Middle School; Christie O'Hara, Colorado School of Mines; Michael Asheim, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Brian Lien, Princeton High School; Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

partnership included six urbandistricts in northern N.J., a science center, teacher education institution, and an engineering college.Teachers received 124 hours of continuous professional development including a two week summerinstitute, one hour monthly classroom support visits (coaching, modeling, curriculum alignment, andplanning), and three professional development days during the school year. The project is now in itsthird year.The partnership goals are to (1) increase teachers’ content knowledge in specific science topics andengineering, (2) improve the teachers’ notions of scientific inquiry, (3) increase participating teachers’preparedness in creating, adapting, and delivering inquiry-based science and engineering lessons, and(4) increase

Conference Session

Best Practices in Existing College-Industry Partnerships

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Baukal, John Zink Institute; Joseph Colannino, John Zink Co. LLC; Wes Bussman, John Zink Institute; Geoffrey Price, University of Tulsa

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College-Industry Partnerships

AC 2010-67: INDUSTRY INSTRUCTORS FOR A SPECIALIZED ELECTIVECOURSECharles Baukal, John Zink InstituteJoseph Colannino, John Zink Co. LLCWes Bussman, John Zink InstituteGeoffrey Price, University of Tulsa Page 15.731.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Industry Instructors for a Specialized Elective CourseAbstractThe University of Tulsa (TU) offered an elective course entitled “CombustionEngineering” for its chemical engineering students in the area of combustion technologytaught by John Zink Co. LLC (JZ) which is a world-renowned supplier of industrialcombustion equipment, such as burners and flares, to the process industries. Thisarrangement had many

Conference Session

Classroom Engagement

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Floyd-Smith, Tuskegee University; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Ryan Campbell, University of Washington; Rebecca Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Diane Jones, University of Washington; Donald Peter, Seattle Pacific University; Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific Univ; Elaine Scott, Seattle Pacific University; Nanette Veilleux, Simmons College

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Educational Research and Methods

.6Improvements in retention resulting from increases in CTC are fundamentally supported by thehigher education model of social integration developed by Tinto,7-9 where student goals andcommitments formed by pre-college attributes interact with their college experiences to indicatewhether students are likely to complete an academic program. Community also begetscommunity; students who have not experienced a strong sense of community (and belonging) intheir undergraduate experience are far less likely, in the long term, to take a critical communityleadership role industry. Moving from academia to the workplace, a sense of belonging canresult in increased feelings of security, stronger self concept, self respect and coping abilities10and is cited in

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Cox, Purdue University; Osman Cekic, Purdue University; Sara Branch, Purdue University; Rocio Chavela Guerra, Purdue University; James Cawthorne, Purdue University; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

contribute. Primary research projects explore differences in Person- and Thing-Orientation as well as differences in identified and internalized student motivations for pursuing STEM fields. She holds a BA from the University of Portland in Portland, OR.Rocio Chavela Guerra, Purdue University Rocío C. Chavela is a doctoral candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She obtained a B.S and a M.S. in chemical engineering from Universidad de las Américas, Puebla, Mexico. Her research interests involve faculty development, curriculum development, and engineering education research communities. She is an Engineering Education Graduate Fellow of the National Academy of

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry Dupen, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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New Engineering Educators

white spaces for notetaking. Instead, a new approach isneeded, in which images are copied into a word processor, then manipulated to transform user-hostile handouts into user-friendly handouts. Assessment of this approach includes student-generated improvement recommendations. Students photocopy their notes, then mark them withred pen to indicate recommended changes. This approach is not limited to fluid power, or even toengineering; it lends itself to any image-intensive topic, technical or otherwise.IntroductionOne reason students choose to enroll in Mechanical Engineering Technology rather than inMechanical Engineering is the hands-on, practical nature of an MET curriculum. These studentslike the blend of engineering science and engineering

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College; Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho; Andrea Bill, University of Wisconsin; Shashi Nambisan, Iowa State University; Ida van Schalkwyk, Oregon State University; Rod Turochy, Auburn University; Rhonda Young, Texas Christian University

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Civil Engineering

delivery is an ongoing process. Whilethe proposed workshop is targeted towards the development of a set of vetted learning outcomes,it is understood that the underlying core concepts and supporting pedagogies will need to beupdated in response to classroom feedback as well as evolution in the field of transportationengineering itself. One of the most important impacts of this course development effort may bethe establishment of a community of transportation educators who actively share course designs,curriculum materials, teaching methods, and assessment instruments.Bibliography1. Turochy, R.E. (2006) Determining the Content of the First Course in Transportation Engineering. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Albert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University; Jianbiao Pan, California Polytechnic State University; James Harris, California Polytechnic State University; Gary Perks, California Polytechnic State University; Linda Shepherd, California Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

applications.This paper will present the development and assessment of a PCB layout and manufacturinglaboratory module that has been used in introductory electric circuits laboratories for EE andnon-EE majors. The feasibility of integrating the new PCB layout and manufacturing moduleinto the electric circuit course will be discussed. An experiment has been designed andconducted to assess the impact of the PCB module. A survey with questions from the MotivatedStrategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) supplemented with additional questions was usedto measure students’ motivation and the impact of the PCB module on student learning. InWinter quarter of 2009 at Cal Poly, two lab sessions for sophomore and junior non-EEengineering majors were taught by an

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs & Issues

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcelo Caplan, Columbia College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

students’ knowledge in the topics learnedduring the course.MethodologyColumbia College Chicago is an art and media communication schools that does not offer amajor in science or engineering. The class “Science and Technology in the Arts” is taught atColumbia College Chicago as part of the Liberal Arts and Science curriculum offer by thecollege to provide the required general education credits. This course is not a requirement for anyof the majors offered at the institution. Checking the rosters from the past six years of studentsthat took this course, it is possible to see that there is not a pattern that links students’ majorswith taking the course. Students’ majors vary between the 26 majors offered by the school fromFilm and Video through

Conference Session

Innovative Courses/Pedagogies in Liberal Education I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Sinnreich-Levi, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology; David Silverstein, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education

in engineering and science through research, policy and program development. She is currently the principal investigator for ENGAGE, Engaging Students in Engineering, (www.engageengineering.org) a five year project funded by the National Science Foundation to work with 30 engineering schools to integrate research based strategies that increase retention. Susan’s work at Stevens has been recognized by the White House as a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). She was honored by the Maria Mitchell Association with the Women in Science Award in 2002 and was named an AWIS Fellow in 2007.David Silverstein, Stevens Institute

Conference Session

Normative Commitments and Public Engagement in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Downey, Virginia Tech

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Liberal Education

himrefocus on the University’s motto, “Enter to learn, go forth to serve.” Without giving up oneconomic competitiveness as a goal for both the country and the individual student, Alanexplains that he “realized students need to place their engineering solutions within their humancontext and understand the impact engineering can make on developing countries.”39. Expanding performance measures (for sustainability engineering)—James Mihelcic I tend to pursue things that integrated my heart and personal convictions with the structure of my engineering brain. I was always willing to devote the same time to an undergraduate in need as to a doctoral student of great promise. And I was always willing to assist a small community group that

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Post, Bradley University

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Mechanical Engineering

learners.” Thisreference also notes it is possible to successfully train engineering students in communicationskills and group work.Haag3 notes that there is widespread interest in the retention and matriculation of female andminority engineering students. One effort to reform education with a goal of improvingeducation to these groups is the NSF-supported Foundation Coalition. Some of the goals include“improvement of the interactions that affect the educational environment through teaming, …integration of subject matter within the curriculum, and the promotion of life long learning.”Some of the challenges in self and peer evaluations in group working include that “some studentswere reluctant to write critical comments about others fearing

Conference Session

Retention Strategies in Action Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine Scott, Seattle Pacific University; Hannah Azevedo, Seattle Pacific University

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

be an important factor in retention (e.g., Wilson & Campbell, 2009). For example, thelack of community has been shown to be a primary reason for women leaving engineering(Brainard & Carlin, 1998), and it has been shown that student success in fields such asengineering can depend on the integration of academic and social activities, such as facultymentoring, collaborative learning, and the formation of study groups. Thus, students not onlyneed financial support, they often also need social and academic support in making the transitionfrom a community college to a four-year institution.To address this issue, the ECASE scholars have, in addition to a substantial scholarship, accessto specialized programs designed to support the scholars

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Garrett Clayton, Villanova University; James O'Brien, Villanova University; Kenneth Kroos, Villanova University; Amy Fleischer, Villanova University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1048: INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - AHANDS-ON APPROACHGarrett Clayton, Villanova University Dr. Garrett M. Clayton recieved his BSME from Seattle University and his MSME and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington (Seattle). He is an Assitant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University. His research interests focus on mechatronics, specifically modeling and control of scanning probe microscopes and unmanned vehicles.James O'Brien, Villanova University Professor Jim O’Brien, a tenured Faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering Department of Villanova University, has graduate degrees from Villanova University and Temple University. At