Conference Session

Introducing Sustainability into Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melanie L. Sattler, University of Texas, Arlington; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Victoria Chen, University of Texas, Arlington; Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; K.J. Rogers, P.E., University of Texas, Arlington

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Environmental Engineering

implemented to achieve these outcomes:  Sustainability Learning Modules  Multidisciplinary Senior Design Project and  Quality Sustainable Engineering InternshipEach program component addresses specific learning objectives/student outcomes associatedwith the outcomes described above. The learning objectives (Table 1) reflect increasedexpectations and levels of complexity as students attain higher academic classifications andmatriculation levels. The key components are described in the sections that follow.Table 1. Engineering sustainable Engineers Learning ObjectivesLearning Objective/Student Outcome Course Level(s)/ExperiencesExplain sustainability concepts and terminology

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Samuel Lee, University of California, San Diego

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

difference between S and P waves using Slinkys, which providestudents with a visual way to observe the waveforms. Students learn about how seismic wavespropagate and how recording the waves allow scientists to understand where and in whatdirection a fault ruptured during an earthquake. Students complete a worksheet in order to gainan understanding of the process of triangulation of a quake’s epicenter and the different types ofseismic waves.2.2.2.4. Geologic Half Life with PenniesThis activity provides a hands-on demonstration of how the concept of a half-life works forradioactive material through the shaking of pennies in a box. Initially all of the pennies areplaced heads up in the box, which is then closed and shaken. Upon inspecting the

Conference Session

FPD 3: Research on First-year Programs and Students, Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana Quinn, University of South Australia; Elizabeth J. Smith, University of South Australia; Syed Mahfuzul Aziz, University of South Australia

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First-Year Programs

Comprehensive Learning Spaces Evaluation Model Accessed January 10 2011 from http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/learningspacesproject/ [12] Woolner, P., Clark, J., Hall, E., Tiplady, L., Thomas, U., and Wall, K. (2009, in press). Pictures are necessary but not sufficient: using a range of visual methods to engage users about school design. In Press.[13] Wall K. & Higgins, S. (2006). Facilitating metacognitive talk: a research teaching and learning tool. International Journal of Research and method in Education 29(1) p. 39-53.[14] Pitkethly, A. & Prosser, M. (2001). The First Year Experience Project: A model for university-wide change. Higher Education Research & Development, 20(2), 185-191.[15] Pascarella, E.T. &

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University; Gregory J. Kowalski, Northeastern University

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Design in Engineering Education

in either case.References                                                            1 Blair, B. F. (2004). Student Academic Performance and Compensation: The Impact of Cooperative Education.College Student Journal , 38 (4), 643-6532 Smith Jr., H. S. (1965). The Influence of Participation in the Cooperative Program on Academic Performance.Journal of Cooperative Education , 2, 7-203 Blair, B. F., & Millea, M. (2007). Quantifying the Benefits of Cooperative Education. Journal of CooperativeEducation , 38 (1), 67-72.4 Schuurman, M. K., Pangborn, R. N., & McClintic, R. D. (2008). Assessing the Impact of EngineeringUndergraduate Work Experience: Factoring in Pre-work Academic Performance. Journal of Engineering Education, 97 (2), 207

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University; Sondra M Miller, Boise State University; Ross A. Perkins, Boise State University

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NSF Grantees

Instructional and Curricular Change in Engineering, R. Spalter-Roth, N. Fortenberry, and B. Lovitts, eds., American Sociological Association, Washington, DC.11. Ambrose, S. (2007). "Exploring the Role of the Reward System in the Diffusion of Innovation in Engineering Education." The Acceptance and Diffusion of Innovation: A Cross-Curricular Perspective on Instructional and Curricular Change in Engineering, R. Spalter-Roth, N. Fortenberry, and B. Lovitts, eds., American Sociological Association, Washington, DC.12. Kramer, L. (2007). "Greedy Institutions and Faculty Involvement in Retention." The Acceptance and Diffusion of Innovation: A Cross-Curricular Perspective on Instructional and Curricular Change in Engineering, R

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ABET and Curriculum-Level Assessments

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

Conference and Exposition, June 2009, Austin,TX.13 R. Welch and M. McGinnis, “Assessment of ABET 3 a-k in an Open-Ended Capstone?” Proceedings ofthe ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2010, Louisville, KY.14 N. Al-Massoud, P. Baumann, and A. Gates, “Development and Implementation of an IntegratedOutcomes-Based Assessment Plan for a New Engineering Program,” Proceedings of the ASEE AnnualConference and Exposition, June 2009, Austin, TX.15 K. Ossman, “An Assessment and Data Collection Process for Evaluating Student Progress on A-K ABETEducational Outcomes,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2010,Louisville, KY.16 Y. Al Kalaani and S. Bernadin, “An Outcomes-Driven Approach for Assessment: A

Conference Session

FPD IX: Research on First-Year Programs and Students, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiang Gong, Beihang University, Beijing, Institute of Higher Education; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Qing Lei, Beihang University, Beijing

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First-Year Programs

. Page 22.346.16References1 Roy S. Czernikowski, Margaret B. Bailey, David A. Borkholder, Matthew M. Marshall, Alan H. Nye, and N.Richard Reeve. (2007) RIT’s Engineering Honors Program: Product Innovation in a Global Economy. 37thASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. T2A9-T2A152 William E. Lee III. (2002) Humanities Awareness: A Comparison Between Honors Program and TraditionalUndergraduate Engineering Students. Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education AnnualConference & Exposition.3 Gregory Tonkay, E.Zimmers. (2007) Migration from a Leadership Honors Program to an Engineering LeadershipMinor. American Society for Engineering Education.4 Kathleen A.K. Ossman. (2005) Enhancing the Education of Engineering

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Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice F Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology; Robert J. Cloutier, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Systems Engineering

engineering competency knowledge addressed in theirrecently completed online course(s). Responses were received from 100% of the instructors and25% of the students. The instructor survey requested instructors to select from a list of 37systems engineering competencies to identify which competencies were addressed in theircourse; and to select from six competency knowledge levels to identify what level of knowledgeproficiency the instructor expected successful students to achieve upon completing the course.Similarly, the student survey asked each student to select from the same list of 37 systemsengineering competencies to identify which competencies were addressed in the course; and toselect from the same six competency knowledge levels to identify

Conference Session

Engineering Mechanics Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University; Christian J. Schwartz P.E., Texas A&M University; Kumbakonam Ramamani Rajagopal, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

Technology, a M. S. in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Ph. D in Mechanics from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.He has received the Archie Higdon Award from the American Society of Engineering Education. Page 22.357.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011Comprehensive Course Redesign: Introduction to the Mechanics of MaterialsAbstractConvergence of multiple patterns necessitates significant new directions in redesigning andteaching courses in the area of solid mechanics for undergraduate engineering

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SPECIAL SESSION: Educational Methods and Tools to Encourage Conceptual Learning I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University; Faith A. Morrison, Michigan Technological University; Maria Fernanda Tafur; Aytug Gencoglu, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering, Educational Research and Methods

22.371.12 43. Right click on transport of diluted species, and select add selected.44. Click on the flag, select domain 1, and click on the plus sign .45. In the model builder, click on the plus next to transport of diluted species.46. Right click on transport of diluted species, select convection and diffusion, highlight the domain (domain number 1 is the entire rectangle), select velocity field spf1/fp1, and enter a diffusion coefficient of 1 x 10-6 m2/s.47. Right click on transport of diluted species, select inflow, and enter 41 mol/m3. Zoom in, select boundary 2, and click on the plus sign.48. Right click on transport of diluted species, select concentration, and enter 0 mol/m3. Zoom in, select boundaries 1 and 4, and click

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teodora Rutar, Seattle University; Gregory Mason, Seattle University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

of Engineering, 2005. (http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=11338#description) accessed on January 17, 2011. 5. Sanders, M., Thompson, M., El-Sayed, M., King, L., and Lindquist, M. “Assessing Interdisciplinary Engineering Capstone Project,” Proceedings of the 2006 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2006. 6. Green, M., Leiffer, P., Hellmuth, T., Gonzalez, R., and Ayers, S., “Effectively Implementing the Interdisciplinary Senior Design Experience: A Case Study and Conclusions,” Proceedings of the 2007 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2007. 7. Kim, K., and McNair, L., “ Self-Managed Teaming and Team

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Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rainer Bartz, Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Germany; Daniel Cox, University of North Florida

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

RLAB at the sites of Cologne University of Applied Sciences andUniversity of North Florida are planned, mainly with the focus on adding further models andexperiments.References[1] C.C. Ko, et al., "A Web-Based Virtual Laboratory on a Frequency Modulation Experiment," IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part C: Applications and Reviews; Vol.31, No.3, August 2001, pp. 295-303[2] P.S. Girão, O. Postolache, S. Antunes, F. Tavares, "Automated and Remote Operated System for Spectrum Monitoring and Control in Portugal," Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE International Conference of Industrial Technology (ICIT), 2010, pp. 988-993[3] A.Kara, E.U. Aydin, R. Öktem and N. Cagiltay, "A Remote Laboratory for Training in Radio

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth E. Anderson, University of Washington; Beth Kolko, University of Washington

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

; Exposition. 19. Richerson, S., and Suri, D., “Strategies for Assessing Multi-Disciplinary Collaborative Experiences,” American Society for Engineering Education, 2008. 20. Alford, K. L., “Multidisciplinary Computer Science Design Projects,” Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. 21. Pawar, U., Pal, J. and Toyama, K., “Multiple Mice for Computers in Education in Developing Countries,” ICTD 2006, pp. 64-71. 22. Anderson, R. E. et al., “Building a Transportation Information System Using Only GPS and Basic SMS Infrastructure,” ICTD 2009. Page

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jianyu Liang, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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NSF Grantees

Engineering, 2008. 18: p. 367-375.34. Moursi, A.M., et al., Enhanced osteoblast response to a polymethacrylate2hem.oxyapatite composite. Biomaterials, 2002. 23: p. 133-144.35. Harper, E.J., J.C. Behiri, and W. Bonfield, Flexural and fatigue properties of a bone cement based on polyethylmethacrylate and hydroxyapatite. Journal of Materials Science and Materials in Medicine, 1995. 12: p. 799-803.36. Sontgerath, S., et al. Who teaches matters- providing female role models and gender inclusive curricula for middle school students. in WEPAN. 2004. Albuquerque, NM.37. Patton, M.Q., Utilization Focused Evaluation: The New Century Text. Vol. 3rd edition. 1997, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.38. Cousins, J.B. and E. Whitmore, Framing Participatory

Conference Session

Students' Abilities and Attitudes

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristi J Shryock, Texas A&M University; arun r srinivasa, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University; Jefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

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Mathematics

integration of mathematics with physics and engineering throughthe use of projects or curriculum incorporation or moving this integration in the sophomore yearof curriculum with project-based learning15,19,20. Some of the literature is beginning to outlineskills from mathematics, but the focus has been on identifying topics from the course and not onthe impact on engineering if a student does not possess these skills. For example, Gomes, Bolite,and Powell19 looked at assessing the mathematics skills necessary for a final course project. Theskills outlined were still framed using the taxonomy level outlined in Cardella’s work in 200716.Manseur, et al.’s work15 addressed the relationship between mathematics and engineering butfrom a curriculum

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don E. Malzahn, Wichita State University; Lawrence E. Whitman, Wichita State University; Zulma Toro-Ramos, Wichita State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

; !"% !"$ !"# ! #"' $"! $"' %"! %"' &"! &"' '"! '"' !"#$%$#&'()24056) *2/".7$8&.$/"*)89):1173 Figure 5. Individual impact on group consensus compared to peer perceptions of contribution.Developing and delivering the course required the collaboration of a group of individualcontributors (including students) and has been a positive experience for all. Generally theobjectives of the course have been achieved but analysis of the assessments indicates that thereare deeper issues that should be addressed as engineering students move to professional practice.References1. Crawford, Andrew S. (1998). “Leadership education at the University of Michigan

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Bedrich Benes, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

Modeling to Simulate and Visualize Urban Areas and byan Adobe Inc. grants Constrained Procedural Modeling.References:1. Wiggins, G., & McTighe, J. (1997). Understanding by Design: Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision andCurriculum Development.2. NVIDIA. (2010). Developer Zone. Retrieved December 20, 2010, fromhttp://developer.nvidia.com/page/cg_main.html3. Kirk, D., & Wen-mei, W. (2010). Programming massively parallel processors: A Hands-on approach: MorganKaufmann Publishers Inc. San Francisco, CA, USA.4. Sanders, J., & Kandrot, E. (2010). CUDA by Example: An Introduction to General-Purpose GPU Programming:Addison-Wesley Professional.5. Tsuchiyama, R., Nakamura, T., Iizuka, T., Asahara, A., & Miki, S. (2010). The OpenCL

Conference Session

Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura E. LeMire, Community College of Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

results, and maintain a record of teacher participation forContinuing Education credit. PLTW teachers signing up for a class first register via a dynamicweb-based interface and database to collect background information on their PLTW training,including the location of the STI attended, when they were trained, and the number of times theytaught a related PLTW course (if at all). The information is downloaded to an excel spreadsheetand required “student” information is manually entered into CCBC’s system. Following a set ofdetailed instructions, teachers are then able to obtain their student ID and password in order toaccess the course(s) for which they registered. The MTT instructs their counterparts from the Affiliate Universities in the

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering in Silico

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Ben Uriel Sherrett, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Issues Part One

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David H. Jonassen, University of Missouri

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Engineering Ethics

). Preface. In F. Voss, D. N. Perkins & Segal (Eds.), Informal reasoning in education. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum. 13. Nussbaum, E. M., & Schraw, G. (2007). Promoting argument-counterargument integration in students' writing. The Journal of Experimental Education, 76(1), 59-92. 14. Schworm, S., & Renkl, A. (2007). Learning argumentation skills through the use of prompts for self-explaining examples. Journal of Educational Psychology, 99(2), 285-296. 15. Ross, B.H., & Spalding, T.L. (1994). Concepts and categories. In R.J. Sternberg (Ed.), Thinking and problem solving (pp. 119-148). New York: Academic Press. 16. Wittrock, M. (1990). Generative processes of comprehension. Educational

Conference Session

Myths About Gender and Race

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jordana Hoegh, Purdue University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

Conference Session

Aerospace First-Year Project-Based Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Olsen, University of Michigan; Peter D. Washabaugh, University of Michigan

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Aerospace

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan P.E., Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Why Industry Says that our Engineering Students Cannot Write

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Conrad, Portland State University; Timothy James Pfeiffer P.E., Foundation Engineering, Inc.

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Mechanical Engineering

social theory of genre learning,” Journal of Business and Technical Communication, Vol. 22, No. 2, 2008, pp. 160-185.8. Ceylan, T. “Thinking and writing in engineering education,” Proceedings, 2005, American Society for Engineering Education IL/IN Sectional Conference.9. Fisher, T., Usrey, M., and Beasley, H. “OWL: A wise way to enhance engineering students’ writing skills,” Proceedings, 2003, ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference.10. Biber, D., Conrad, S., and Reppen, R. Corpus Linguistics: Investigating Language Structure and Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. See Methodology Boxes 4 and 5 for a description

Conference Session

Ethical Perspectives on the Grand Challenges of Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dean Nieusma, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Xiaofeng Tang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Conference Session

Why Industry Says that our Engineering Students Cannot Write

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Mobrand, University of Washington; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Mechanical Engineering

participants’ description of thesituation in which a communication is embedded. Specificity of adaptation refers to whether ornot (and in how much detail) participants described how they adapted their communication to agiven situation.Level of complexity. Our working definition of situatedness includes the entire communicationcontext—for example, the intended audience(s), the purpose, and the conditions of use. The levelof complexity of the participants’ involvement with situatedness ranged from those whoacknowledged a basic concern for audience (all participants) to those who attended to the fullcommunication context. Some excerpts from participants’ portfolios and survey responses

Conference Session

New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Christopher Dawson, Mississippi State University

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Minorities in Engineering

disparity between thepercentage of ethnic minorities in the U. S. population and their enrollment in and graduationfrom engineering programs illuminates the importance of faculty actively seeking to understandand address diversity issues2. In order to improve activities and diversity efforts, one needs togather information on the issues specific to their institution and be willing to discuss the pros andcons of certain situations or classroom techniques. Improvement can be initiated by firstadmitting the possibility that we, as faculty members, may inadvertently contribute to anunfriendly climate and we must study ways to promote a healthy, welcoming environment for allstudents.Developing a diverse engineering workforce is of utmost importance for

Conference Session

Fostering Student Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christel Heylen, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium; Herman Buelens, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium; Jos Vander Sloten, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

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Educational Research and Methods

challenges for educational practice and research. MEDICAL EDUCATION 2005; 39: 732-41 5. Hansen S: The supervisor in the project-organized group work should participate in developing the students' project competencies. European Journal of Engineering Education 2004; 29: 451-9 6. Hmelo-Silver CE: Problem-Based Learning: What and How Do Students Learn? Educational Psychology Review 2004; 16: 235-66 7. Johnson DW, Johnson RT, Smith KA: Cooperative Learning Returns to College: What Evidence Is There That It Works? Change 1998; 30: 26-35 8. Moust J: 25 jaar tutor in probleemgestuurd onderwijs, enkele beschouwingen over een nieuwe onderwijsrol. TVHO 2001; 19: 278-91 9. Weenk W, Govers E, Vlas H: Training in project-based education

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio; Randall D. Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Certifying Teachers in Engineering or Integrated STEM

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yvonne Ng, St. Catherine University; Lori R. Maxfield, Saint Catherine University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering