Conference Session

Improving Visualization Skills

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norma L. Veurink, Michigan Technological University; AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics

introductory spatial visualization course. Page 22.1314.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Spatial Visualization Skills: Impact on Confidence in an Engineering CurriculumAbstractSpatial visualization skills have been found to be important in STEM careers, and research hasbeen conducted at a few universities to investigate the impacts of spatial training with STEMstudents. At Michigan Technological University, all engineering freshmen are given the PurdueSpatial Visualization Test: Rotations (PSVT:R) during orientation. In Fall 2007 and Fall 2008,these

Conference Session

Improving Visualization Skills

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norma L Veurink, Michigan Technological University; Sheryl A. Sorby, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics

with poorly developed andmarginally developed spatial skills. Variables to be examined include: grades in graphics,mathematics, and science courses and retention rates.BackgroundSpatial cognitive skills have been an area of educational research over the past century. In 1964,Smith1 reported that there were at least 84 careers (mostly in the Science, Technology,Engineering and Math (STEM) fields) for which spatial visualization skills play an importantrole. Given the explosion of “new” technical careers since 1964, it is likely that this number ismuch higher today. Others have examined the role of spatial skills in career success. Norman2,found that a person’s spatial skill level was the most significant predictor of success in his/herability

Conference Session

Improving Visualization Skills

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaomin Dong, Kettering University; Jacqueline A. El-Sayed, Marygrove College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

Engineering Graphics course, severalimprovements were implemented. The enhancements to the existing Engineering Graphicscourse are discussed.1. IntroductionFor the past 75 years, Kettering University has provided its students with top quality classroominstruction, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and career-oriented work experience in industry.Kettering offers Bachelors Degree programs in engineering, science, mathematics, andmanagement. Kettering students begin a unique five year cooperative education program in theirfreshmen year by alternating 12-week period of classroom studies with related work experiencein over 600 corporate affiliates. The corporate sponsors of Kettering University students includeover 600 other companies as well as the

Conference Session

Assessment in Engineering Graphics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi M. Steinhauer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Engineering Design Graphics

revisedobjectives required a fundamental shift from a numerical list of minimums (i.e. number of hoursteaching, number of PhD faculty in department, etc.) to an open list of objectives that eachinstitution could then tailor to their specific programs. Institutions are also now required toprovide assessments that “identify, collect, and prepare data to evaluate the achievement ofprogram outcomes and program educational outcomes” (p. 2) [1]. Program education objectivesare the overarching statements that define the career and professional achievements expected ofthe program graduates, and program objectives are the more narrowly defined descriptions ofwhat students are expected to know and be able to do by graduation – the skills, knowledge, andbehaviors

Conference Session

Design and Graphics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan W. Hartman, Purdue University, Computer Graphics Technology; Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Design Graphics

growingis the need to address the educational requirements of the incumbent workforce, those peoplewho have chosen a technical career path who need additional education to remain effective andvibrant in their chosen professional. Universities are in a position to be part of the solution toaddress these national needs if programs and infrastructure can be put in place to enable this typeof education to take place in an effective, cost-efficient manner.References 1. Morabito, J., Sack, I., & Bhate, A. (1999). Organization Modeling: Innovative Architectures for the 21st Century. Upper Sadle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. 2. Mortera-Gutierrez, F. (2006). Faculty best practices using blended learning in e-learning and face-to-face

Conference Session

Design and Graphics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William DeLuca, North Carolina State University; Nasim Lari, North Carolina State University; Jeremy V Ernst, North Carolina State University; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

' awareness of their cognitive processes as they approach and solve problems.The PSI is a 35-item test, which uses the Likert scale response options to assess individuals'awareness of their style of solving life problems such as relationship conflicts and career choices.The SMI, a 20-item test which also makes use of Likert scale response options, is used to assessthe extent to which students are aware of thinking skills they use to complete tests. The projectteam modified the selected PSI and SMI items such that the MI may be used in the variedsituations in which the developed curricula are implemented. The items cover six categories ofapproach-avoidance, awareness, cognitive strategy, confidence, planning, and self-checking. Thesecond assessment