Conference Session

Modeling and Problem-Solving

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morris M. Girgis, Central State University

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Educational Research and Methods

American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 An Active Learning Environment for Enriching Mathematical, Conceptual and Problem-Solving CompetenciesAbstractClass projects involving problem-solving case studies are an effective way to develop andimplement an active learning environment. A term class project was initiated as part of aStrength of Materials course. The project included the creation of a laboratory setup and session,lecture sessions, tests, problem-solving case studies, presentations, and reports. Active learningprojects that engage students in structured course activities benefit students more than traditionallecture-based approach because students learn to construct their own version of knowledge

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron J. Turner, Colorado School of Mines

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Design in Engineering Education

application ofknowledge about science, math and engineering (a) to a real problem. As part of their designexperience, students must apply engineering analysis to their designs, including the collectionand analysis of data verifying their design (b). The design solution developed by the team maybe a component, system or a process, all developed within the constraints defined by the project(c). Teams of students pursue the design (d), and generally, due to the structure of our Divisionare generally multidisciplinary teams. Design teams must identify, formulate and solve a realdesign problem (e) for a real client. In the course of the design project, and with theencouragement of the design program staff, the design teams utilize modern design tools for

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eckehard Doerry, Northern Arizona University; Bridget N. Bero, Northern Arizona University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-222: MAKING IT REAL: SCALING UP INTERDISCIPLINARYDESIGN TO MODEL REAL-WORLD ENGINEERING ENTREPRENEUR-SHIPEckehard Doerry, Northern Arizona University Eck Doerry is an associate professor of Computer Science at Northern Arizona University. His research interests fall within the broad area on ”Groupware support for Online Groups”, with active research in portal-based tools to support distributed scientific communities, groupware tools to support small, dis- tributed engineering design teams, and distance education tools and environments. He has been a long- time advocate of realistic, interdisciplinary team design projects as a key element in engineering educa- tion, and has been managing advanced project

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-830: TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION: A CRITICAL IMPERA-TIVE FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTS/COLLEGESMichael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette Michael Dyrenfurth is professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation in the Col- lege of Technology at Purdue University. He is co-PI of two FIPSE-funded Atlantis projects: DETECT exchanging undergraduates with Ireland and German and Atlantis 2009 a concurrent Master’s degree project with Ireland and Spain. He collaborates frequently with ProSTAR to deliver industry-oriented graduate programs to professionals in the field. Active in international aspects of the profession, he teaches and researches in the areas of technological

Conference Session

Panel on Innovative Graduate Education Concepts: Organized by the National Institute of Aerospace

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Shaurette, Purdue University; Joe Orczyk, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

as a research engineer for the National Association of Home Builders Research Foundation where he was a project manager for the EER energy efficiency research and demonstration residence. He recently com- pleted his Ph.D. concentrating on reconstruction and demolition with a cognate specialty in education. He currently teaches in and administers the Purdue Department of Building Construction Management’s graduate program.Joe Orczyk, Purdue University Joseph J. Orczyk, PhD, PE Associate Professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette 1989 Purdue University - Ph.D. - construction engineering & management 1981 University of Michigan - MBA 1975 Pennsylvania State University - BS - civil engineering Joe

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology ; Anthony William Duva, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Richard L. Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ali R. Moazed, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

, 2011 Instructional Methodology for Capstone Senior Mechanical DesignAbstract: The capstone design project is a big event in every mechanical program. Thecapstone design project serves as a bridge to help students migrate from an academicenvironment to an industrial environment. Any school normally don‟t have the full capability toconstruct and physically test each capstone design project due to limited equipment, limitedfunds and limited time, which is the primary difference between the industrial environment andthe academic environment. Due to this defect in the academic environment, there are twocommon major problems in lots of capstone designs. Some capstone projects couldn‟t providethe supporting documented analysis to answer whether

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan C. Ordonez, Florida State University; Jose Vargas, Universidade Federal do Parana; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Necesio Gomes Costa, Universidade Federal de Itajubá

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Design in Engineering Education

Integration of Capstone Design Experience with the International Exchange ProgramThis work presents an overview of our recent efforts introducing international aspects into thesenior capstone design curriculum. Partly based on our previous experience, we proposed andreceived funding for the integration of international design project collaboration into aninternational exchange program between U.S. and Brazil funded by the U.S. Department ofEducation’s Fund for the Improvement for Post-Secondary Education (FIPSE) and theCoordination for Graduate Studies of the Brazilian Ministry of Education (CAPES). Theproposal involves four universities, two from U.S. and two from Brazil and encompasses twomain research areas in aerospace

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhili (Jerry) Gao, North Dakota State University; Charles McIntyre, North Dakota State University; Zhi Ge, Shandong University

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Construction

paper addresses a TOP method – ―TOP‖ is an acronym for Teamwork (T),Oral Interaction (O) and Professional (P) - based on the needs from the construction industry, toaddress the gap between academic knowledge and professional experience.Communication in ConstructionIndustry professionals as documented in the literature suggest that communication is the key tothe success of construction projects. Better communication allows for projects to be completedwithin budget with reduced amount of rework.1 The primary function of communication is totransfer information.2 Quality communication has to include successful transmission and accurateunderstanding of the message. Many factors can affect the transmission and understanding,including information

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention, and Diversity in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Romel W. Mackelprang, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1341: UTILIZING BRIDGES ACROSS COLLEGES TO PROPOSEA GRANT TO IMPROVE THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OFSTUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN STEM PROGRAMSDonald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University DONALD C. RICHTER obtained his B. Sc. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He holds a Pro- fessional Engineer certification and worked as an Engineer and Engineering Manger in industry for 20 years before teaching. His interests include project management, robotics /automation, Energy Manage- ment and air pollution dispersion modelingWilliam R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University William R. Loendorf is currently

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

populations to identify a pressing problem, designed a technology to solve thatcommunity-based problem, implemented a solution, and evaluated that solution. Studentsworked on projects with real-world impact and gained valuable experience withmultidisciplinary design and multidisciplinary team work. Both sides gained greater appreciationof the difficulties faced by their peers – that fieldwork and software development are both oftenunpredictable and challenging. Part of the course goal was to provide students with difficultenough collaborations that they would be introduced to the complexity of the workplace, anelement of instruction that is often difficult to achieve. In this paper we describe the class format,sample projects, and course outcomes

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathaniel Bird, Ohio Northern University

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Computers in Education

Junior-Level Undergraduate Microprocessors CourseAbstractThis paper outlines the benefits of incorporating the Arduino microcontroller board into ajunior-level course on microprocessors for students majoring in electrical engineering andcomputer engineering. The Arduino is an open-source hardware platform that has recentlygained a wide following among hobbyist and artist communities for its ease of use and theability to build interactive projects with it quickly. A description of a microprocessorscourse that used these boards is provided. Results are presented demonstrating students’learning of microprocessors through their ability to develop projects of their own design.Survey results characterizing student enthusiasm for

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; David S. Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Candace E. Mazze, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

Paper ID #2108Research in Progress: Transforming and Integrating: Evolving ConstructionMaterials & Methods to the Next LevelChung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Dr. Chung-Suk Cho is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Department of Engineering Technology. His teaching and research focus on project scope definition, pre-project planning, sustainable construction, project administration, construction safety, construction simulation, and project management. He has prior teaching experience at North Carolina A&T State University in construction management and

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibibia K. Dabipi, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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First-Year Programs

engineering design experience aimed at a design course that iscollaborative, multi-disciplined, hands on, aerospace industry focused, and helps studentsidentify strengths and weaknesses they may have when working in team environments [1][2].While focusing on aviation projects, the faculties from both the engineering and aviationprograms seek to address the issues faced by students in both programs in a way that benefits thestudents. Practical projects provide the students with the understanding that their work isaddressing a relevant industry need. Additionally, design projects such as this one introducesstudents to the type of group dynamics that they are likely to encounter at their future sites ofemployment where they will be expected to perform

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

. in Civil Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology. Page 22.616.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Enrichment of Learning Outcome, Increase Enrolment and Retention in a New Construction Management ProgramAbstractStudent success and retention research in higher education has provided an immenseunderstanding of factors that explain why students decide to leave, and to some extent, whystudents persist on to graduation. Based on a study/survey conducted, involvement ofundergraduate students in research or hands on projects related to their

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina Deckard, SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific; Kellie Marcarelli, Pershing Middle School; Susan Benson, Pershing Middle School; Heather Marie McCormick, Pershing Middle School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Breathing Life into the Science Fair Process AbstractScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are at the forefront of our nation'sagenda. Both national and global advancement and sustainability are contingent upon fosteringdiscovery and development in the STEM disciplines. Many middle and high schools requirestudents to complete science fair projects in an attempt to raise the level of students’ awarenessof science and to provide the student with scientific and inquiry skills. While many students maylook to their family or friends for support, without know anyone with a sufficient background inany of the STEM

Conference Session

WIED Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mara R. London, Gonzaga University; Jillian Rae Cadwell, Gonzaga University; Alexander Maxwell, Clarkson University

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Women in Engineering

University. His primary research involves mercury cycling in the Adirondack park; however, he has remained involved in water quality projects in developing countries as an alumnus of Gonzaga University. In the summer of 2010, he traveled with Gonzaga faculty to Zambia to assess the feasibility of developing an engineering study abroad program. Page 22.482.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Development of a study abroad experience in Africa as a recruitment and retention tool for women in

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maurice F. Aburdene, Bucknell University; Kundan Nepal, Bucknell University

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Computing & Information Technology

-on laboratoryprojects. We describe two third-year level laboratory projects used in a linear systems and signalprocessing course. These projects can be used in communication, computer networks, andinformation systems courses. One project addresses topics in satellite communications and theother covers data communications.IntroductionYears of experience by many educators coalesce around the widely-held belief that laboratoriesand hands-on learning are critical to understanding and long term retention of fundamentalconcepts in engineering. Taslidere, Cohen, and Reisman conclude that “undergraduate andgraduate students want more hands-on demos that link theory to real applications.”1 However,according to Corter, Nickerson, Esche, Chassapis, Im

Conference Session

SE Tools and Techniques

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John C. Georgas, Northern Arizona University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

by the tight confines of the undergraduatecurriculum, this isolation results in the perception that the content of such courses are a skill-setwith limited applicability. Second, it means that students are generally unprepared for thechallenges of software engineering learning activities when first encountered. With mostintroductory software engineering courses applying experiential learning and couching learningactivities in the context of a team-based project, the challenge of mastering course content iscomplicated by what is, for most students, their first significant experience with teaming and thedifficulties of managing not just their own work but also the work of their teammates.These challenges motivate the need for better

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

, the twosemesters follow each other directly, with students taking the first semester in late summer,followed immediately by the second semester in the Fall. In the other sequence, the students takethe first semester in early summer, and then spend 6 months on co-op before returning in theSpring to complete the second semester of Capstone. Although these two sequences weredeveloped simply to accommodate student schedules, this fact provides an opportunity todetermine whether the lag between semesters hinders, aids, or has no effect on whether studentsgenerate quality designs and use good project management techniques. Students who take theconsecutive sequence have the advantage of working continually on their design problem for 2terms

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock J. LaMeres, Montana State University; Ahsan Mian, Montana State University; Hunter Lloyd, Montana State University; Robb Larson, P.E., Montana State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-531: THE MONTANA MULE: A CASE STUDY IN INTERDISCI-PLINARY CAPSTONE DESIGNBrock J. LaMeres, Montana State University Dr. Brock J. LaMeres is an Assistant Professor in the electrical and computer engineering department at Montana State University (MSU). LaMeres teaches and conducts research in the area of digital systems and engineering education. LaMeres is currently studying the effectiveness of online delivery of engi- neering education including the impact of remote laboratory experiences. LaMeres is also studying the pedagogical impact of interdisciplinary capstone projects compared to traditional discipline-specific de- sign projects. LaMeres’ research group is also studying the effective hardware

Conference Session

Innovations in Power Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Sean Monemi, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Nipun M. Patel; Jesse Gurr; Yee Cheung Tsang; Christopher John Bolton; Bryon Scott Watkins

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-2689: SMART GRID DEVELOPMENT IN ELECTRICAL DIS-TRIBUTION NETWORKSaeed Sean Monemi, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Saeed Sean Monemi is a professor of Electrical and Computer engineering at California State Poly- technic University, Pomona. He has published many papers and currently conducting projects in the areas of smart grid, embedded systems, software engineering, and operating systems.NIpun M PAtelJesse Gurr Graduated with a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Power Systems from Cal Poly University in Pomona, CA. One of the seven members in the team that designed and built the ”Smart Grid Development of Electrical Distribution Network” project.Mr. Yee Cheung

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Innovations in Design within BME Curricula

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Denny C. Davis, Washington State University

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Biomedical

requirements and pros and cons of different sources of capital. 5. Abilities to apply knowledge about intellectual property to strategically create barriers to entry for competitors. 6. Abilities to plan and manage a design project to complete specified deliverables within allotted time and budget. 7. Abilities to organize, improve, and contribute effectively to a multidisciplinary project team. 8. Abilities to access, learn, process, and demonstrate knowledge competence to advance a team-based entrepreneurial engineering project. 9. Abilities to explain and demonstrate ethical and professional responsibility in the context of team interactions, class assignments, client interactions, and professional

Conference Session

Manufacturing Process Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Manufacturing

proceedings. He is a Senior Member of the Society for Manufacturing Engineering and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He is also a member of the American Society for Engineering Education and a member of the American Educational Research Association. Page 22.905.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Integrating Entrepreneurship into Manufacturing Engineering EducationAbstractAmong highly desirable soft skill sets, entrepreneurship has received increasing attention inrecent years in the engineering education community. This paper describes a Project

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiago R Forin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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International

. Page 22.12.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 “It’s gonna be a long trip…but we’re gonna get it done.” A student’s experience with engineering abroad.AbstractThis paper uses a narrative to take the reader on a reflective journey of a student’s, the author’s,perspective of a water filtration project that was developed at Purdue and implemented inEldoret, Kenya. While involved in this global engineering project, I was placed in scenarios thatwere different from traditional classroom experiences, and my classmates and I had to overcomevarious obstacles. Engaging these obstacles provoked thoughts about the various learningexperiences presented to me. How will I

Conference Session

Physics Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2011-292: A STUDY OF PHYSICS BASED PROBLEM SOLVING AP-PROACHES IN THE FRESHMEN ENGINEERING COURSEBala Maheswaran, Northeastern University Dr. Bala Maheswaran College of Engineering Northeastern University Boston, MA 02115 Page 22.110.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Study of Physics Based Problem Solving Approaches in the Freshmen Engineering CourseAbstractFreshman engineering problem solving is an important course for all first year engineeringstudents. Incorporating projects with Physics1 concepts in the freshmen engineering courses,such as engineering

Conference Session

Recruitment & Retention of Women II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Milgram, National Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Sciences (IWITTS)

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Women in Engineering

served as Principal Investigator (PI) for several National Science Foundation (NSF) projects and a National Institute of Justice grant. She is currently PI of the CalWomenTech Project, a $2 million NSF grant awarded in April 2006. Through this five-year grant, eight California community colleges have received training and technical assistance to help recruit and retain women into technology programs where they are under-represented. The Project was highlighted by NSF in 2009 for demonstrat- ing significant achievement and program effectiveness. Page 22.1555.1 c American Society for

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Post Graduate Experiential Programs and Insights

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David W Schmueser, Altair Engineering Inc.; Charbel Philippe Saleh, Altair Engineering Inc.; Prakash C. Shrivastava, Oakland University; Lori Lin Crose, Oakland University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2011-1388: OAKLAND UNIVERSITY/ALTAIR ENGINEERING TECH-NICAL BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CORPORATE INTERNSHIP PRO-GRAMDavid W Schmueser, Altair Engineering Inc. Dr. David Schmueser is the Business Development Manager of University Programs in the United States for Altair Engineering, with primary responsibility for identifying and implementing Altair’s advanced engineering software and grid computing technologies for curriculum and research applications. With more than 30 years of experience in engineering research, project technical management, and en- gineering instruction, Schmueser’s strategic role at Altair focuses on the development and execution of Altair’s university marketing and sales plan, fellowship program

Conference Session

Innovative Program and Curricular Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

was required.Considering the existing solutions and the constraints faced in the implementation of anysolution, the collaborators concluded that none of the alternatives was able to provide thesolution needed while meeting the constraints. However, a number of the alternativessignificantly informed the selection of the most appropriate solution.Using what was learned through the process, the collaborators developed a project-based coursethat required students to work in teams to solve open-ended problems. Connections to math andscience content are reinforced through the projects and concepts learned in these courses aregiven a context in the physical world. Many of the projects require written reports andpresentations in order to further

Conference Session

ELOS Best Paper Nominations

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Huettel, Duke University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Page 22.374.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Connecting Theory and Practice: Laboratory-based Explorations of the NAE Grand ChallengesAbstractThis paper describes a pilot project, conducted during the Fall 2010 semester, that incorporatedlaboratory exercises inspired by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Grand Challengesinto an introductory digital signal processing course. The Challenges were broadly interpretedand local expertise and resources were used to enhance the experience. In one project, studentsinvestigated environmental sensors in the local “SmartHome” and followed up by analyzingactual solar and electrical energy usage data. In another

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark W. Steiner, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Junichi Kanai, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Cheng Hsu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Richard Alben, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Design in Engineering Education

, industrial and mechanical engineering. The analysis focuses on astudy of what students express as relevant learning points. We have found students to besurprisingly frank about what they learned and where they thought their experience in thecourse fell short. Over time we have observed common themes that emerge amongstudents concerning their ability to deal with project changes and team dynamics andhave charted the resulting ebb and flow of enthusiasm and motivation over the course ofa semester.BackgroundCapstone projects represent a major milestone in a student’s academic career andprofessional development where they are expected to integrate knowledge and skills fromprior coursework. Capstone also represents a major checkpoint for assessing