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New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alicia L Lyman-Holt, Oregon State University; Laia Cari Robichaux, Oregon State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

. The mini-wave flume has been speciallydesigned to facilitate engineering literacy. Engineering literacy is defined as a “person [who] isable to understand the relationships between parts and the whole, uses models for representingconcepts, and applies knowledge to solve problems in our [lives]” viii. Knowing about engineersand engineer training, and engineer “habits of mind” ix could aid citizens in public policydiscourse and decision making by consumers x. However, despite efforts in engineeringeducation, the majority of Americans have little to no understanding of what engineers do andwhy it is important to our society xi. The mini-flume activity allows participants to experiencehow civil engineers involved in coastal engineering work

Conference Session

Defining and Refining Technological and Engineering Literacy

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen T Frezza, Gannon University; Richard W. Moodey, Gannon University; David Arthur Nordquest, Gannon University; Krishnakishore Pilla P.E., Gannon University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

’ science.Computing as... not scienceThe scientific nature of computer science was significantly criticized in the 1990s. McKeeargued that computer scientists are not honest about their work and they are “just acting likescientists and not actually doing science”. For instance, Brooks (1996) wrote that computerscience is a synthetic, engineering discipline. He also argued about the misnaming of computingas a science. Firstly, it leads computer scientists to accept a pecking order where theory isrespected to more than practice. Secondly, it leads them to regard the invention [INCOMPLETEthought]. Thirdly, it leads them to forget the users and their real problems. Fourthly, it directsyoung and brilliant minds towards theoretical subjects. Among the arguments

Conference Session

Defining and Refining Technological and Engineering Literacy

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Mehmet Cetin, Temple University; Jyothsna Kavuturu

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Works, Hungry Minds Press, New York, 2001. 8. Byars, N.A., “Technology Literacy Classes: The State of the Art,” J. Engineering Education, pp. 53-61, Jan. 1998. Page 23.199.7 9. Ollis, D. “Installing a Technology Literacy Course: Trials and Tribulations”, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, June, 2004, UT.10. Dym, C. L. “Engineering Design: A Synthesis of Views”, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England, 1994.11. The National academies press. Science, Evolution, and Creationism. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Page 47, 2008. http

Conference Session

Defining and Refining Technological and Engineering Literacy

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Krupczak, Hope College; Gregory Bassett

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

, engineering design methodologies encourageconsideration of a variety of alternative arrangements for subfunctions as well as the particularcomponents employed to achieve functional requirements. This type of work requires anunderstanding of the relation between abstract function and physical structure as well as thecorrespondence between the total system and individual elements. The existence of multipleconcepts for a particular design solution implies that the engineering designer has an abstract orgeneral function in mind which is projected into specific implementations. It can be seen thatabstract thought characterizes this process from understanding the problem through developmentof a particular solution.Similar Thinking but Differing in

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #7951Stimulating Interest in Technological and Engineering Literacy Using a Mul-tidimensional Desktop Virtual Reality FrameworkDr. Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech) Magesh Chandramouli is currently an Asst. Professor in Computer Graphics Techology at Purdue Univer- sity, Calumet. Earlier, he was a Frederick Andrews Fellow at Purdue University, West Lafayette, where he completed his doctoral studies at the Department of Computer Graphics Technology. He completed his Master of Science from the University of Calgary and his Bachelor of Engineering from the College of Engineering, Guindy, India.Dr

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelsey Joy Rodgers, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #7380First-Year Engineering Students’ Learning of Nanotechnology through anOpen-Ended ProjectKelsey Joy Rodgers, Purdue University, West Lafayette Kelsey Rodgers is currently a graduate student at Purdue University in the School of Engineering Educa- tion. She is part of the Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN) research team. She conducts research within the First-Year Engineering Program to help understand what and how students are learning about nanotechnology.Prof. Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette Heidi A. Diefes-Dux is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering

Conference Session

Experience in Assessing Technological Literacy

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denise M Wilson, University of Washington; Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Ryan C. Campbell, University of Washington; Elizabeth Burpee; Mee Joo Kim, University of Washington- Seattle

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

others.”Excerpt 5: “Finally, the issue of whose responsibility is this recycling mess. There is only so far that engineers can carry the burden of e-recycling. They can design recycling-friendly products, use environmentally conscious components, and propose recycling programs, but their companies have to support them in these endeavors. All of these steps cut into an electronic companies bottom line. Competition is tight, and many companies worry that they might lose their edge if they ‘waste’ money on electronic waste. We cannot continue exporting our waste and keeping an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ attitude. I believe that responsible engineers, responsible companies, and effective, enforced

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #6619Toward more pragmatic engineering classes: Transformation from tradi-tional to Deweyan classes in technological literacy and competency approachesDr. Mani Mina, Iowa State University Page 23.1254.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 TOWARD  MORE  PRAGMATIC  ENGINEERING  CLASSES: TRANSFORMATION  FROM  TRADITIONAL  TO  DEWEYAN  CLASSES  IN  TECHNOLOGICAL   LITERACY  AND  COMPETENCY  APPROACHES   Mani Mina1and Iraj Omidvar2

Conference Session

Experience in Assessing Technological Literacy

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire L. Antaya, Arizona State University; Kristen Parrish PhD, Arizona State University; Elizabeth A Adams P.E., Chandler Gilbert Community College; Amy E. Landis, Arizona State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

., A. L. Brown, et al. (2006). "How People Learn Brain, Mind, Experience and School (Expanded Version)." Education Canada 46(3): 21-21.6. Shuman, L. J., M. Besterfield-Sacre, et al. (2005). "The ABET “Professional Skills” — Can They Be Taught? Can They Be Assessed?" Journal of Engineering Education 94(1): 41-55.7. Cantor, J. A. (1995). Experiential Learning in Higher Education: Linking Classroom and Community, Association for the Study of Higher Education.8. Itin, C. M. (1999). "Reasserting the Philosophy of Experiential Education as a Vehicle for Change in the 21st Century." The Journal of Experiential Education 22(2): 91-98.9. Savage, R. N., K. C. Chen, et al. (2007). "Integrating Project-based Learning throughout the

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Dirk Colbry, Michigan State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #6174Gadget Avalanche: A Technology Literacy Course for Novice AdultsDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Recruiting at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she received her Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. She has published nearly two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William R Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Terence L Geyer, Eastern Washington University; Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #6115Using Scale Models to Promote Technological LiteracyDr. William R Loendorf, Eastern Washington University William R. Loendorf is a Full Professor Emeritus of Engineering & Design at Eastern Washington Uni- versity. He obtained his B.Sc. in Engineering Science at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside, M.S. in Electrical Engineering at Colorado State University, M.B.A. at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, and Ph.D. in Engineering Management at Walden University. He holds a Professional En- gineer license and has 30 years of industrial experience as an Engineer or Engineering Manager at General