Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for New Faculty

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Dahm, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

/Senior Clinic as the capstone design experiences in their programs. While theChemical Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering departments haveseparate capstone design courses, these departments also recognize Junior/Senior Clinicas a course that well reflects engineering practice. Consequently Junior/Senior Clinicfigures prominently in the assessment efforts of all four programs. As noted in theprevious section, the Junior/Senior Clinic final reports were included in the portfolios ofstudent work that were reviewed at the end of every year. While the department obtainedvaluable data from the portfolio evaluation, an inefficiency in the process was alsoevident: each paper was being read by the project supervisor(s), who assigned a

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. Instructor helped me understand importance B6. Instructor used well articulated learning obj. B7. My instructor communicated effectively. B8. Laboratories contributed to my learning. B9. Instructor demonstrated positive expectations. B10. My instructor used visual images. B11. Instructor gave timely/accurate feedback. B12. Instructor was available outside classroom. B13. Grading practices are fair/reflect performance. B14. The Exam's were fair and relevant. 072S 082S 092SFigure 2 Multi-Year Assessment Department Level Pedagogy QuestionsThe results presented so far have been based on

Conference Session

Understanding and Measuring the Impact of Multidisciplinarity

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eli Patten, University of California at Berkeley; Sara Atwood, University of California, Berkeley; Lisa Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

identified these skills as criteria 3d and3g. Particularly in multidisciplinary fields, engineers have different motivations, technicalbackgrounds, and ways of learning. In the undergraduate classroom, students can develop skillsto communicate with their multidisciplinary team members and other audiences by taking intoaccount the variety of learning styles and backgrounds. Felder et. al.1 developed a classificationof learning styles in which individuals’ natural tendencies fall on a continuum in four categories:visual-verbal, sensing-intuitive, global-sequential, and active-reflective. We used this learningstyle classification as a framework to incorporate teamwork and professional development into amultidisciplinary course.Structural Aspects of

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Carberry, Tufts University; Matthew Ohland, Purdue University; Chris Swan, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

external authorities (experts) OR can most people become better at or learn the ability to construct knowledge Justification for Knowing - Does learning consist mainly of absorbing information OR does it rely crucially on constructing one's own understanding by working through the material actively, by relating new material to prior experiences, intuitions, and knowledge, and by reflecting upon and monitoring one's understandingEngineering EpistemologyAccording to Grimson, “It is important that engineers understand the nature and provenance

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Godoy, University of Puerto Rico; Pedro Covassi, National University of Cordoba (Argentina)

BR, on the other hand, it is necessary to check all possiblesolutions, one by one, by comparing the available information and observe how it matchesthe case considered. Although BR may be efficient in computational intelligenceenvironments, FR is used by human experts as a shortcut to solve problems using theirprevious knowledge.• Level of understanding: Experts can identify the nature of a problem at a deep level andlink the current problem with others by analogy; novices, on the other hand, are often limitedto superficial aspects of a problem 12. According to Bransford et al. 7, “experts have acquireda great deal of content knowledge that is organized in ways that reflect a deep understandingof their subject matter”.• Storing: There are

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Simon, University of Nevada, Reno; Ted Batchman, University of Nevada-Reno; Christine Taylor, Lewis and Clark University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

rising energy prices create a renewed opportunityto move U.S. public policy and engineering education in a mutually beneficial direction. Callsfor change in the way energy education occurs are certainly not new, and earlier expressions ofconcern are a good source for our current reflection. Writing in 1973, the highly respectedRepublican legislator Howard Baker pondered the then-current oil supply shortage.4 Heconcluded that well-developed education programs linking environmental attitudes with energyuse could have a strong and lasting impact on energy consumption behaviors in the country. Inthe 1970‘s, President Jimmy Carter advocated the development of energy education programs tochange students‘ perceptions of energy and alter patterns of

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R.F. William Hollender, Montana State University; James Becker, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

microstrip circuitsMatrix representation of multi-port networks (S-,Z-,Y- and ABCD parameters)Calibration of coaxial and in-fixture VNA measurementsThe diode at radio and microwave frequenciesMicrostrip filter designPower dividers, combiners and couplersEven and odd mode analysisScattering parameter design of transistor amplifiersLinear dynamic range, noise figure and noise calculations for microwave systemsLAB / DESIGN EXERCISESIntroduction to the vector network analyzer (VNA) and basic transmission line theory –Students measure the reflections from a series of open circuit transmission lines of differentlengths and at different frequencies and compare measurement to theory.Passive component characterization using the VNA – Students measure the

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlie Setterfield, Sinclair Community College; Eric Dunn, Sinclair Community College; Russell Marcks, Sinclair Community College

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

. 3. Encourage students to embrace technology to facilitate the learning process.We developed an approach to the studio which allowed students to develop their own teamleadership and management styles.B. Literature ReviewThere is a variety of literature available to discuss the advent of blog and other web-basedtechnologies in higher education, but it is usually indicated that “in those instances whereeducational applications of the blog are considered, this literature tends to be concentrated in theareas of teacher training and other professions where the use of reflective journals as a learningtool is accepted custom and practice…” [8]Boulos, Maramba and Wheeler explore the potential of technology as an aid to pedagogy. Intheir paper

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney Bonuccelli, Washington State University; Denny Davis, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

(high melting point, low weight, high strength, or high flexibility)? ≠ Cost – what is a reasonable cost for the consumer: initial purchase costs, upkeep, disposal, etcFigure 3: Students testing set of liquids on a plastic penny and copper penny surface. By the end of the first day, the following learning should be achieved: (a) Writing Hypothesis - students will demonstrate that they can write a hypothesis using the correct form and accurately reflecting the question being posed (b) Following Procedures - students will identify the materials needed for each activity Page 15.961.6

Conference Session

Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Pereira, Michigan Technological University; Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Margot Hutchins, Michigan Technological Universtiy; William Helton, Michigan Technological University; Chris VanArsdale, Michigan Technological University; Leonard Bohmann, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

lab tasks, which is a small sample size, andconclusions should be considered cautiously. There does not appear to be a relationship betweenanxiety score and SSSQ post score for engagement, distress, and worry. This would imply thatthe anxiety score does not reflect stress or worry as assessed by the SSSQ as was expected.There appears to be a significant (p < 0.05) relationship between the expertise score and theSSSQ distress score. The relationship is positive, indicating that an increase in distress iscorrelated with an increase in expertise score (a surprising result). There does not appear to be arelationship between expertise score and change in SSSQ score for engagement and worry. Itshould be noted that the hard and easy tasks were

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Winn, Virginia Military Institute; Gary Winn, West Virginia University; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University; Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0525484. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do Page 15.127.2not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.”toward science-related activities than boys.18 With respect to achievement in courses and moreparticularly on advanced placement exams, females are more likely to excel over male peers inlanguage arts, and males are more likely to excel in science.13, 19, 20, 21 Progress in addressing thisproblem is evident since striking gender inequities in

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Viatcheslav Naoumov, Central Connecticut State University; Zbigniew Prusak, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

, size, number of passengers, and power source.Students’ reflections and feedback demonstrate that this project is very suitable in offeringgraduating seniors unique opportunities to improve their analytical abilities, develop design,organizational, and project management skills, gain experience in working in multi-disciplinaryteams, solve cutting-edge engineering problems, and familiarize themselves with aerospacechallenges. Numerous other skills acquired in this project, such as leadership, managerial andinterpersonal skills, competition, mitigation of team conflicts and communication problems, areexpected to have a positive impact and pave the way for a successful career as practicingengineers.IntroductionSeniors enter their last year having

Conference Session

Thinking, Reasoning & Engineering in Elementary School

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Mora, New Mexico Tech; Ricardo Negron, WPAFB; Robert McGahern, DDR&E; Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Page 15.909.13students compared favorably with the improvement shown by the other classes.Pre/Post tests for the PETES PRS Flight and the Systems Engineer Flight in Fig. 11 showimpressive gains especially since in these two Flights, the students come out for only 3 days ofinstruction over the course of the entire school year. As seen in these graphs, the mean gain forthe PRS Flight was a phenominal 18.2 percent, and again showing the greatest gains by thosestudents with the lowest pre-test score. The gains in the Systems Engineering Flight shown inFig. 12 show a 17.3 percent gain. Both of these Flights are tied to the R&D activities of theKAFB and reflect the impact of having S&Es with real-world experiences mentoring thestudents and

Conference Session

Faculty Set the Preliminary Standards for Co-ops

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Mark Schreck, University of Louisville; Angela Cline, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

interviews/hires our students.This information is captured in a common database. An action date for the next step is identifiedand reviewed bi-weekly. Since this process was initiated in 2009, Speed School has added over40 new employers who have hired co-ops; currently there are 92 additional potential employersin the pipeline currently being pursued.FEEDBACK - from the Co-op Work Experience: In order to maximize the educationalcontent of the co-op work experience, thoughtful reflection on the experience and in-depthfeedback is essential. Figure 3 below illustrates how the student upgraded feedback process Page 15.515.6works

Conference Session

Online and Web-based Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget Smyser, Northeastern University; David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

-Class Survey. The Pre-Class survey was designed to determine the prevalent learningstyles2 in the class, as well as to gain information on their attitudes toward and expectations ofthe class. The Midterm survey allowed the students to give students a chance to provide feedbackto the instructor on what was and was not working in the class. The Post-Class survey assessedstudents’ perceptions of the course after the fact, as well as soliciting suggestions for changes tofuture courses.The Pre-Class survey questions are listed in the Appendix. This survey was taken by 15 of the 16registered students. Figure 1 shows the makeup of the class in terms of learning styles. The classas a whole tended toward the reflective dimension, meaning that

Conference Session

Enhancing CE Learning Through Use of Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Godoy, University of Puerto Rico

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Page 15.1094.2aimed at reaching a pre-established goal, and not by listening to an instructor in a lecture.Advocates of learning-by-doing stress the role of doing as part of preparing to perform in aprofession. According to Schon 3, the main features of reflection in action are learning by doing,coaching rather than teaching, and creating a dialogue between coach and student. Effectiveforms of learning by doing in real laboratories have been implemented in Engineering Education,especially for capstone courses 4. Alternatively, a methodology of building a simulated scenario,in which the student can learn-by-doing while interacting with fictitious characters (some ofwhom provide coaching), has been proposed by Schank 5 as an effective form of

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio López-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Lourdes Gazca, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

general, they felt very comfortable performing andteaching using the proposed methodology after the workshop. Participants’ reflections duringand after the workshop were collected and are summarized in Tables 2 and Box 1. Interviews togain insights from actual experiences of selected teachers after implementing the workshop ETK Page 15.461.7in their classrooms will be performed soon. Table 1. Exit survey results. Table 2. Reflections from the workshopBest part of participating in this workshop Worst part of participating in this workshopExperimenting Lack

Conference Session

College-Industry Partnerships: Bringing Industry into the Curriculum Development and Design Cycle

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Sly, Iowa State University; Daniel Bumblauskas, Iowa State University; Frank Peters, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

College-Industry Partnerships

that possibly not 100% solid. project should occur. Listeners seconds max) which ensures accurately reflects the content Listeners told what they will be never told what they will be told, that you will get their of the presentation. Solid told in an outline that reflects the or are presented with an outline attention. Get them to state case made for project to general sense of the that does not accurately reflect Attention & Introduction their

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs & Student Engagements

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Evans, Bucknell University; Jablonski Erin, Bucknell University; Buffinton Keith, Bucknell University; Richard McGinnis, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

International

diary, it may containcomments about your personal feelings, mostly your journal will be focused on your process of encountering andcoming to understand Norwegian and Swedish society and the role of energy and sustainability in their societies. Ittrains you to be observant. It records what you observed and what you think it means. Submittal and Review: Journals will be collected and reviewed by your instructors as shown on theitinerary. Suggestions for improvement will be made as needed. Journals will be submitted along with the finalterm paper before the end of summer school and assessed as part of the faculty’s assessment of the student’s workfor the course.In addition, the instructors facilitate post-course reflection for the

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yogesh Velankar, Purdue University; Sean Brophy, Purdue University; Masataka Okutsu, Purdue University; Daniel Delaurentis, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

. Collect team answer sheet 7. Provide correct responses 8. Students self grading- compare individual average scores and team based average scores 9. Team reflection and reworking the incorrect responses 10. Collect all remaining materials and end the sessionAnalysisIn this section, we present a description and analysis of selected episodes from the recordedobservational data of the two teams working on the rocket configuration quest. These episodeswere selected as they relate to our research goals to determine the major events teamstransitioned through to select a shared team answer. Our unit of analysis is at the team level.Team A spent a bulk of their time in negotiating a response to Q.1., and team B had extensiveinteraction negotiating

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendra Seniow, Oregon State University; Eric Nefcy, Oregon State University; Christine Kelly, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

quantitative (box) Primary Model Components, which sit on the center line, while part (b) shows Secondary Model Components, which in addition to Operationalized (in green) and Abandoned (in red) can be Not Engaged (in black and with a dashed connecting arrow) and are connected to the center line.Since notebooks provide a location for brainstorming as well as for results and discussion theyoften reflect those ideas which are never fully realized amongst those that are implemented.Additionally, student groups occasionally include in their memoranda, reports or presentationsthose ideas which they feel should be relevant or correct, as indicated by, among other sources

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brent Jesiek, Purdue University; Deepika Sangam, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Juila Thompson, Purdue University; Yating Chang, Purdue University; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

International

expectations for global educational experiences hasbegotten a lack of common assessment instruments and strategies. However, there are notableexceptions. For example, administrators at Purdue and many other institutions are using theIntercultural Development Inventory (IDI).18,21,22,23 The IDI is standardized, validated, and has along history of use, making it easy to administer and suitable for comparative research. But whileIDI may allow measurement of cross-cultural sensitivity in general, this proprietary instrument iscostly, not readily modifiable, and not specifically tailored to global practice in technical fields.Hahn et al. have used multiple assessment methods, including self-reflection writing, oralpresentation, and interviews, to assess

Conference Session

Retention Strategies in Action Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheryl Custer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Harriet Lamm, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; David Ramirez, Texas A&M University; Kuruvilla John, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

* Partners changed in Years 3 and 4 so data reflects different partners Table 4 provides data for all other sources of transfers which includes other communitycolleges and four-year universities. As in Table 3, the data for Year 3 varies due to the change inpartners. One of the previous partners who was providing several transfers became a bachelordegree granting institution. As a result, this partner was replaced since partners were to be onlytwo-year institutions. Table 4: TAMUK STEP Non-Partner* Transfers for the Fall Semester Baseline 2003-04 2005-06 2006-07

Conference Session

Culture, Society, and Co-op

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsey Jenkins-Stark, Iridescent; Tara Chklovski, Iridescent

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

design, and how to present the overall concept. Volunteers use an onlinecollaboration site to comment on lesson plans, reflect on their teaching, and post new ideas andmaterial.Volunteer engineers come away from their experience with three main areas of impact. 1) Theyare empowered by inspiring others. “It is really a big deal to be working with students at ayoung age so they can be excited about what they're learning and {so these students can} bereally ambitious for the future." 2) They learn important lessons in management and publicspeaking. One volunteer observed, “This is a really useful skill because I’m sure later on in mycareer I’ll have to explain what I do to an audience that doesn’t necessarily have a background inmy field.” 3) They

Conference Session

Student Engagement in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso; Rebeca Gonzalez, Chapin High School; Sarah Hug, University of Colorado; Alexandria Ogrey, University of Texas, El Paso; Mary Kay Roy, University of Texas, El Paso; Alan Siegel, NYU

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

and enjoyed a high-school program based on Alice who ultimately choseto study non-computational disciplines because they found the detail-work associated with the dramaticprojects mundane. MPCT‟s design reflects an understanding that effective career selection includes a matching both ofpractitioners‟ natural inclinations (proclivities) and aptitudes with the principal activities required for aprofession. MPCT‟s activities are designed to provide analytical challenges typical of STEM professions andto motivate additional inquiry. MPCT‟s design is substantially motivated by observations that students‟ perceptions of and deficiencies inmathematics both contribute substantially to avoidance of and attrition from study of computer science

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Clayson, Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education; P K Raju, Auburn University; Chetan Sankar, Auburn University

learning skills into the learning experience14. Active, integrative project-based learning is needed to replace the passive lecture-based instruction that is so common in ourclassrooms 9, 19, 7, 15. Engineering students are increasingly being asked by potential employers todemonstrate “soft” skills (such as problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills) inaddition to their “hard” technical skills. Reflecting these expectations, the Accreditation Boardfor Engineering Education adopted new accreditation criteria, which identify in Criterion 3 (a)through (k), eleven outcomes expected of engineering graduates1.Faculty and administrators across the nation have come to reassess the values of variousinstructional methods, seeking the best ways to

Conference Session

The New ABET CE Criteria - Program Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudesnecessary for future civil engineers. Two key areas associated with the BOK was adefinition of expected performance levels by these new engineers through Bloom’staxonomy2 as well as the addition of four new outcomes focused on additionalprofessional topics and discipline depth. Very quickly it was determined by mostprograms and ASCE that the discipline depth could only occur at the Master’s level. Theadditional professional skills above what even ABET3 EC2000 requires reflect greaterrecognition of the importance of the development of professional skills at the time ofbachelor’s level graduation. How/Where are these supplementary professional topics tobe included in the current curriculum?The ABET3

Conference Session

Frontiers in Engineering Management

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Czuchry, East Tennessee State University; Michael Parker, Bristol Tennessee Essential Services; Robert Bridges, B&W Y-12 Technical Services, LLC

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

a total systems perspective. Extrapolating tomanagerial implications one might conclude that Systems Engineering and EngineeringManagement disciplines could make a significant contribution in resolving the “sustainability”debate in higher education.IntroductionThe purpose of this applied research is to: 1) Explore the emerging emphasis on the triple bottomline as organizations strive to survive in this turbulent decade; 2) Use relevant literature and theauthors’ practical experience to suggest a conceptual framework that could guide organizationsthrough a revolutionary process that involves disruptive or discontinuous changes to processesand business models; 3) Reflect implications of these sustainability transformation onEngineering

Conference Session

Educational Research & Methods Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Grant; Julie Trenor

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

. Constructivism, the perspective used by this study, embracesthe idea that the participants can actively make meaning of their various critical experiences withfamily members and relate how those experiences influenced their academic decisions aboutengineering.17Methodology Once the research questions were formed, a methodology was selected. Strauss andCorbin state that qualitative methods can be used to better understand any phenomenon aboutwhich little is yet known.18 FGC students, especially those majoring in engineering, are not wellstudied and are known to face unique academic challenges.19 Further, qualitative studies yieldresults that are reflective of the descriptive experiences and feelings of the participants.20 To better

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Willis, Southern Methodist University; Paul Krueger, Southern Methodist University; Alice Kendrick, Southern Methodist University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

participants.Some of the evaluation questions were updated in the final year to reflect the possibility thatstudent motivations for participating in the program were altered by the economy.The theme of the program was “Experimental Methods in Mechanical Engineering,” which was Page 15.949.2selected by the PIs due to the emphasis on experimental research by the majority of faculty in thedepartment. The theme was also chosen because hands-on research is appealing to engineeringstudents3 and can be a useful retention mechanism.4,5 The research laboratories that participatedin the program were the Experimental Fluid Mechanics Laboratory, the Laboratory for Micro