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Thomas Fronk; Robert Spall

2016 ASEE Rocky Mountain Section Conference Developing Meaningful Input for Continuous Improvement in Undergraduate Engineering Education Thomas Fronk and Robert Spall Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Utah State UniversityAbstractThe continuous improvement process requires relevant feedback from well-informed participantswho share the same goals espoused by the educational institution. A variety of perspectives fromstudents, alumni, industries and faculty are necessary to ensure that educational improvementsare effective. The methods for collecting continuous improvement data from

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2016 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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N. Fang; L. McNeill; Robert Spall; P. Barr

first cohort of S-STEM students has been recruited from twodepartments at Utah State University: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) and Civiland Environment Engineering (CEE).This presentation describes the project objectives, multi-disciplinary collaboration to promoteundergraduate engineering education, and major educational activities that have been particularlydesigned for this project. Particular emphasis of this presentation is given to the description of aproblem-based learning approach that has been implemented in the curriculum since the start ofthe project. In problem-based learning, students work in teams and learn about an engineeringsubject in the context of multifaceted and realistic problems. This presentation

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Dixon Y. Nielson

paper addresses the challenges ofhow best to present these somewhat complicated and potentially confrontational topics andhopefully instill these abilities in engineering students who may not believe them to be valuable.The paper examines several teaching methods and their applicable to providing this instructionincluding the lessons learned as we endeavor to provide our students with a basis inprofessionalism, non-technical problem solving, and resolving ethical conflicts.KeywordsEthics, Professionalism, Economics, Case StudyI. The OpportunityA few years ago the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Utah StateUniversity (USU) began requiring all students, who have been accepted into our professionalprogram, to take a

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2016 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Dina Battaglia; Krishna Sampigethaya; Akhan Almagambetov; Mehran Andalibi; Tyrone Groh; Kaela Martin; Matt Pavlina; Sam Siewert; Anne Boettcher

relatively new approach for learning how to conductresearch at the undergraduate level provides for scaffolding of research skills across acurriculum.Given the mission of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, “…to teach the science, practice,and business of aviation and aerospace, preparing students for productive careers and leadershiproles in service around the world.”, it is not surprising that undergraduate research is already animportant part of the university culture. The current Quality Enhancement Plan, part of theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges accreditingrequirements, focuses on engagement of students in research and scholarship through bothcurricular and co-curricular activities.Between the importance

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2016 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Jackson J. Graham; Randy C. Hurd; Tadd T. Truscott

2016 ASEE Rocky Mountain Section Conference Adding a New Dimension to a Traditional Conduction Lab Jackson J. Graham, Randy C. Hurd, and Tadd T. Truscott Utah State University Department of Mechanical & Aerospace EngineeringAbstractWe present an integrated experimental and numerical two-dimensional heat conduction exerciseto provide analytical and visual validation of basic concepts. The advanced nature of heattransfer leads many instructors to spend a considerable time on numerical techniques. However,due to time limitations, these numerical approaches are often only applied to highly simplifiedproblems within the course. To overcome these instructional barriers

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2016 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Jason C. Ganley

, though we recruit in multiple states. The Mines grads hit the ground running, head and shoulders above other new hires in terms of presentation skills and critical thinking.” (Schlumberger) • “I trust the new grads from Mines to handle problems that aren’t completely defined yet – they don’t mind diving right in and finding out what needs to be done.” (Baker Hughes) • “We hire a lot of Mines kids, and they know how to work. I don’t need to tell supervisors to watch their progress marks every month, and they don’t waste anyone’s time.” (Ball Aerospace) • “Our experience with CSM chemical engineers has been fairly limited, but very positive. They come in as top communicators, and are

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2016 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Angela R. Bielefeldt; Daniel Knight; Christopher Swan; Nathan Canney

=246), civil (n = 238), computer (n=180),electrical (n=138), chemical (n=122), and biomedical (n=115). Environmental engineering wasnot considered sufficiently distinct from civil engineering, as 58% of the 134 environmentalrespondents also indicated civil. Some overlap was also found among other disciplines, but theywere considered sufficiently distinct for analysis. For electrical engineering, 41% of therespondents also taught computer engineering. For computer engineering, 32% also taughtelectrical engineering. For biomedical, 23% also taught mechanical, 19% chemical, and 18%electrical. Individuals teaching other engineering disciplines are also represented among therespondents, including aerospace, agricultural, architectural, biological