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Conference Session
Engineering Identity 1
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lorraine N. Fleming, Howard University; Kalynda Chivon Smith, Howard University; Dawn G. Williams, Howard University; Leonard B. Bliss, Florida International University
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
and Ricardo from HSI2. Carlossaid: …I have my classes with [the engineering faculty] and they're really nice and they're very knowledgeable. They know what they're doing… I think it was Dr. S for engineering ethics…he would go through and explain everything, and then he would use his background…in transportation…for the Department of Transportation. He uses his background in that and… connect[s] everything else…He’s really good. The faculty is great here.Ricardo also reported: …[T]hey’re all really good…[T]hey have been really, really good [people]…[W]hen I Page 23.510.12 have… any doubts…I easily
Conference Session
Potpouri - A Mix
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen N Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania
Tagged Divisions
Mechanics
specified, and ABET reinforced, that mechanical engineering graduatesneed to be able to accurately apply design analysis and mechanical design principles withinrealistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,manufacturability, and sustainability. In addition, students need to function on multidisciplinaryteams, have good communication skills, and use modern engineering tools to solve problems.These requirements suggest that engineering courses should be using real life project-basedlearning throughout the curriculum. Research has also indicated that a good percentage of thehigh quality students who are dropping out of engineering are doing so because they have eitherlost interest or actually come
Conference Session
Design Pedagogy and Curriculum 2
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego; Frank G Jacobitz, University of San Diego; Michael S. Morse, University of San Diego; Truc T. Ngo, University of San Diego
Tagged Divisions
Design in Engineering Education
skills (isometric drawings and projections created by hand and usingProgeCad software in some sections). Preceptorial topics include student advising, timemanagement, exam preparation, as well as oral and written communication skills. The honorssection of the class has an additional class meeting each week and covers additional topics,including library research, engineering ethics, sustainability, and global perspectives of theengineering profession.This study of design contamination was performed as a part of the first laboratory challenge.This early placement was chosen because the engineering design process is covered in a lecturein the week preceding that challenge. This lecture and laboratory combination has previouslybeen used to study the
Conference Session
New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part II
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; Becky Carroll, Inverness Research, Inc.; Shannon Weiss, David Heil & Associates, Inc.; David R. Heil, David Heil & Associates, Inc.
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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering
seems quite simple on the surface. According to a 2002 National Academy ofEngineering (NAE) study on technological literacy1 few people are “aware that moderntechnology is the fruit of a complex interplay between science, engineering, politics, ethics, law,and other factors,” and therefore they are unable to make informed personal or policy decisionsabout technology development, priorities, and use. Greater knowledge of the underlying scienceand engineering needed to design and operate public works and the impact of public works onour quality of life will contribute to the knowledge and ways of thinking characteristics of atechnologically literate citizen as defined in the 2002 NAE study1.A consortium of public works engineers, science museums
Conference Session
Hands-on/Experiential Learning
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Daniela Faas, Harvard University; Daniel D. Frey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
teamwork, ethics, social context, and other broadconsiderations. The need to teach design has traditionally been addressed in Capstone courses.There is a trend to introduce design earlier in the curriculum such as through first-yearintroduction to engineering subjects or through required design “cornerstone” subjects2.A difficulty frequently observed in design projects is that students begin work too late. This hasbeen referred to as “time scallop” -- as deadlines are approached, effort levels rise rapidly andfall back to low levels repeatedly2. A challenge to implementing early design experiences inengineering programs is the readiness of the student population for hands-on design work. Fewstudents have been exposed to manufacturing equipment in
Conference Session
Assessment of Community Engagement
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Kurt Paterson P.E., Michigan Technological University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; David O Kazmer, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Annie Soisson, Tufts University
Tagged Divisions
Community Engagement Division
outsidetheir field, and understanding of ethics and responsibility as an engineer. McCormick et al.25reported advancement in leadership, teamwork, communication and problem solving skills bystudents involved in an EWB project related to green-building in Ecuador.SummaryAs mentioned previously, a few of the more established initiatives have published extensively ontheir program characteristics and assessment outcomes, i.e. SLICE at the University ofMassachusetts Lowell13,14 (cited in 24 ASEE conference papers), EPICS at Purdue9 (cited in 187ASEE conference papers), the civil engineering program at the University of Vermont 10,11,12,19,32(cited in 9 ASEE conference papers and peer-reviewed papers). These programs benefit from
Conference Session
State of Manufacturing
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University; Robert L. Mott P.E., University of Dayton; Carl R Williams, University of Memphis; Mark J. Stratton, Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Tagged Divisions
Manufacturing
; Development 2.550 0.9574 10032 Metrology 2.525 0.8846 9933 Product Manufacturing System Design 2.525 0.8555 10134 Concurrent Engineering 2.520 0.9154 10035 Production System Build and Test 2.500 0.8983 10235 Control Systems (Mech/Elec/Fluid) 2.500 0.8706 9637 Heat Treatment 2.495 0.9315 10538 Finishing 2.490 0.8125 10439 Business & Engineering Ethics 2.474 1.0089
Conference Session
Using graphics in the rest of the engineering courses
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ananda Mani Paudel, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Design Graphics
, using visualization tools and databases,but it should be incorporated from very beginning of the engineering design process. In addition,various methods and pedagogies are available in literature incorporating sustainability in designeducation to enhance skills, awareness, learning in context, ethical responsibilities, synergy andco-creating principles8. 1.2 Standalone and integrationCurrently sustainability is taught more in some engineering disciplines such as environmental,chemical and civil engineering9, but since sustainability needs to be considered in every activitythat any engineer performs, it is imperative that all engineering students should have a strongbackground in sustainability, which makes it necessary to integrate
Conference Session
Engineering Identity 1
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jeffrey T. Luftig, Engineering Management Program, CEAS, University of Colorado - Boulder; Malinda S Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jordan Michelle Hornback
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
make informed engineeringmajor choices. The course is in pilot phase and is required for undeclared, aerospace and Page 23.1207.6mechanical engineering students, and may ramp up to serve most of the first-year cohort.Students meet in a large plenary format and in smaller discipline-specific sections.In the plenary sessions, class activities and peer feedback exercises provide skills practice andexploration of topics such as ethical challenges, new engineering developments, and historicalengineering achievements and disasters. Course highlights include visits from upper-divisionstudents and industry professionals who provide sage insights and
Conference Session
CEIII Wrapup
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kristina Maruyama Tank, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Tamara J Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Christy Pettis, University of Minnesota
Tagged Divisions
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
component allowsstudents the opportunity to start developing certain aspects of engineering “habits of mind”,based on the grade and developmental level of the specific unit. Engineering “habits of mind”refers to the values, attitudes, and thinking skills associated with engineering and includessystems thinking, creativity, optimism, collaboration, communication, and an attention to ethical Page 23.1226.4considerations3.Using Literacy to Support STEM LearningThe literacy component builds upon the idea of integrating across disciplines by using high-quality science and mathematics trade books to enhance and extend instruction, which helpsstudents to
Conference Session
Introducing New Methodologies and the Incoming Students to Engineering Programs
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Flora S Tsai, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Kyle H Wong, Singapore American School
Tagged Divisions
International
through human interaction, such as how tocompromise, inspire, persuade; how to build a life of high ethics and moral value;how to work creatively with people of different backgrounds; when, and how, tospeak — and when, and how, to listen. The university of the future should offerthe best of both worlds, integrating the best ways to learn online with the bestways to learn in person (Reif, 2012). Schools should blend new educationaldelivery methods with their traditional, hands-on model to make residentialeducation even more effective. Ideally, by adopting the new technologies to helpimprove education, the cost of residential education can be lowered whilesimultaneously improving its quality (Reif, 2012).Universities and colleges should act and
Conference Session
A Challenge to Engineering Educators
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Harold R Underwood, Messiah College
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
lasting over several semesters,toward completion in a student’s senior year.The reflective component of the portfolio shows how well students have integrated liberalarts disciplines in their personal formation as an engineer, especially where addressingprofessional skills such as teamwork, communication, ethical judgment, and identifyingsocietal context. Well-defined portfolio-documented aspects of project work alsoprovide evidence suitable for educational assessment. The set of portfolio requirementspresented here, which overall serves as a grand rubric in itself, facilitates individualstudent grading on diverse project applications over several semesters. A more specificrubric developed for each portfolio category addresses one aspect of the
Conference Session
NSF Grantees' Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Devlin Montfort, Washington State University; Nadia L. Frye, Washington State University
Tagged Topics
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Conference Session
FPD 2: Retention
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Kristen Strominger, University of Cincinnati - School of Energy, Environmental, Biological and Medical Engineering; Urmila Ghia, University of Cincinnati
Tagged Divisions
First-Year Programs
Conference Session
Trends in Engineering Education
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Junaid A. Siddiqui, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
sociolingual, epistemic, moral-ethical, psychological,aesthetic and other such philosophical questions. In other words it is a system of ourassumptions that are our answers to such questions as what do I believe about myself, what aresocial norms, what are my values, why are my values important, and how do I know thatsomething is true63. The theory is grounded in the constructivist paradigm which focuses on howhumans construct the meaning of their experiences. Unlike the paradigm of diffusion ofinnovations, which seeks predictability and reduction of uncertainty, in transformative learningtheory emergence and uncertainty are embraced as characteristic of the transformation process.The theory also focuses on communicative learning as distinguished from
Conference Session
NSF Grantees' Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Alan D. Niemi, LeTourneau University; Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University; Melanie Roudkovski, LeTourneau University
Tagged Topics
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Practice II An introduction to the engineering design process, including teamwork development, ethics, professionalism, and reporting. Class 2. Lab 3. Prerequisite: ENGR 1513. (Spring)Although these new courses were not offered during year one of the project, a prototype of thefirst course was provided to the engineering students in their Engineering Graphics course.Lessons learned from that pilot run, and various course modules developed during thesubsequent summer has become the basis of the new Introduction to Engineering Practice Icourse.1.2.3.1 Introduction to Engineering Practice IThe Introduction the Engineering Practice I course contains the fundamentals of CAD, as well asseveral engineering practice lecture/lab experiences
Conference Session
Tricks of the Trade
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Tobias Ortega-Knight, University of the Virgin Islands; Charles Huang Chen, Michigan State University; Danny Lynch, University of the Virgin Islands; Kathleen Anne Fitzsimons, Michigan State University; Crystal D Alton; Juan L. Mena Lapaix, Michigan State University; Joshua Drost, Michigan State University; Garrett Kohler
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Student
] inspired by my mentor so I want to be a research professor and doresearch in academic. In academia, I think the main goal is how to develop a new method toimprove our life and make the environment better, and it is quite different than the industry. Sothe graduate school is necessary for my dream, and I will look for a post-doc position aftergraduate school. I think this program [will] really help me to develop my academic resume andacademic/personal statement, and provide abundant information about what we should knowbefore applying for graduate school, like NSF graduate fellowship, [responsible conduct ofresearch], research ethic, etc. I had never known some of the information after the seminars, andthey are very useful!”This post prompted a
Conference Session
Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Chehra Aboukinane; Daniel N. Moriasi, USDA-ARS; Ann L. Kenimer, Texas A&M University; Kim Dooley, Texas A&M University; James DUPE Linder, Texas A&M University
Tagged Divisions
Biological & Agricultural
students demonstrate a set of learningoutcomes. Further, the EAC criteria require outcomes be regularly assessed and evaluated.ABET learning outcomes (known as ABET a-k) mainly focus on 1) understanding andknowledge of math, science and engineering principles, 2) experimentation and Page 23.613.2interpretation of data 3) engineering design, 4) teaming, 5) problem solving, 6)understanding of ethical standards, 7) communication skills, 8) an understanding of thesocietal impact of engineering solutions, 9) a commitment to life-long learning, 10)knowledge of contemporary issues, 10 and ability to engage in life-long learning.As
Conference Session
Outreach to K-12 Females
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Christina Kay White, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Austin Bates Talley, University of Texas, Austin; Anthony J Petrosino Jr, The University of Texas at Austin ; Kristen Bland, University of Michigan
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
Conference Session
RET Initiatives
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Rebecca P. Blust, University of Dayton; Suzanne Franco, Wright State University; Renee Beach; Sandra M Preiss, Dayton Regional STEM Center
Tagged Divisions
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
cohorts of NSF-RET participants. All cohort one(2011) and cohort two (2012) participants created and presented STEM curriculum designs at theconclusion of the program as described above. During the follow-up year, the external evaluatorconducted classroom observations and teacher interviews which provided specific examples ofthe transfer of summer activities to classroom activities. Participants named new knowledge andSTEM interest regarding spatial visualization skills, decision making matrix, engineering designprocess, awareness of ethics and engineering, conservation methods, green technology, andengineering design process, to name a few. The program was also successful at enhancing theparticipants’ understanding of the social relevance and
Conference Session
Integrating Art, Humanities, and Engineering
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Timothy W. Simpson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Marcus Shaffer, Penn State Architecture; Elisha Clark Halpin, Penn State University, School of Theatre, Dance Program; Amy Dupain Vashaw, Center for the Performing Arts @ Penn State; Dorothy H. Evensen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
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Multidisciplinary Engineering
Page 23.771.11building space during its fabrication. Figure 4. Initial Full-Scale Prototype of Dance Vehicle (Fall 2011)The capstone team consisted of five mechanical engineering students who partnered with fourarchitecture students and six dancers on the project, creating a very large multidisciplinary team.This created considerable barriers: class schedules, learning styles, formalities between studentand “teacher” in various departments, shared vocabularies with very different meanings andimplications, and different work ethics and expectations. The end result was that there wheremany times during the project where the engineering students had to work outside their comfortzone. They spent a considerable amount of time working in
Conference Session
K-12 Professional Development II
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
So Yoon Yoon, INSPIRE, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yi Kong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
practices. Johnson (2006)9 adopted Anderson’s (1996)10conceptual framework concerning three dimensions of barriers (technical, political, and cultural)and discussed each barrier that science teachers faced when applying reformed instructionalpractices in their classrooms. Here, the technical barriers include teachers’ content knowledge,pedagogical knowledge, as well as teachers’ ability to implement new instructional strategies andteach constructively. The political barriers, which are hard for teachers to control, include thelack of local leadership and support. The cultural barriers referred to teachers’ beliefs concerningteaching and their preparation ethic. In other words, it means teachers’ feeling of their obligationin transmitting content
Conference Session
INT. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Partnerships, and Implementations
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Susan Kubic Barnes, James Madison University
Tagged Divisions
International
, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability with the mindset of using nature as a design inspiration The ability to function on multidisciplinary teams by using resources and references from biology, life sciences, and multiple engineering disciplines The ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by using nature as a mentor for design concepts The ability to communicate
Conference Session
FPD 2: Retention
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Herbert P. Schroeder, University of Alaska Anchorage; Linda P. Lazzell, University of Alaska Anchorage
Tagged Divisions
First-Year Programs
√ √ completed. GRE Test Preparation Development √ √ Graduate School Admissions Support  Ethics: √ √ √  Summer Bridge Scientific and
Conference Session
Engineering Identity 1
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kristen Hatten, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tiago R Forin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
Conference Session
CAD Assessments, Trends and Applications
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Richard Whalen, Northeastern University; Chirag Patel; David Joseph Tortoriello; Justin Baldacci, ASME Northeastern chapter; Jeffrey Speroni
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Design Graphics
Undergraduate Student Administered SolidWorks ModuleIntroductionThe overall course goals of most first-year engineering design courses are to introducestudents to a design process through hands-on learning activities, to gain experience ingraphical communication using software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Pro Engineer,and to inspire and instill an appreciation for the engineering profession, its ethics, andpractices. At Northeastern University where experiential education is at the forefront oflearning there is a common first-year curriculum for all majors in engineering. Thiscommon first year makes it difficult to provide the student with all the tools needed fortheir first cooperative educational experience (co-op). Students enter
Conference Session
Engineering Identity 2
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rachel McCord Ellestad, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
Conference Session
Difference, Disability, and (De)Politicization: The Invisible Axes of Diversity
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Amy E. Slaton, Drexel University
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
-108.10. Pfatteicher, S.K.A. (2005). Anticipating engineering’s ethical challenges in 2020. IEE Technology and SocietyMagazine 24, 4: 4-43.11. Moon, N.W., Todd, R.L., Morton, D.L., and Ivey. E. (2012). Accommodating students with disabilities inscience, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Atlanta, Georgia: Center for Assistive Technology andEnvironmental Access/SciTrain: Science and Math for All (National Science Foundation).12. Supalo, C. et al. (2007). Talking tools to assist students who are blind in laboratory courses. Journal of scienceeducation for students with disabilities 12, 1: 27-32.13. Siebers, T. (2010). Disability theory. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.14. Verstraete, P. (2007). Towards a disabled past: Some
Conference Session
Culture, Race, and Gender Issues
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
citingRussell Bishop’s44 argument that “story telling is a useful and culturally appropriate way ofrepresenting the ‘diversities of truth’ within which the story teller rather than the researcherretains control.” (p. 145) Thus the methodology we employ in this project, when used ethically,holds substantial power to help illuminate the experience of race and gender in engineeringeducation.Problems with using narrativesHowever, there is a problematic aspect to white researchers (as I am and as a number – althoughnot all – of my research team are) studying people of color and their stories. Some key problemsmight be summarized as: appropriation and often theft of cultural artifacts and knowledge bynon-Native or white researchers; the application of
Conference Session
Novel Pedagogies 2
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Megan F. Campanile, Illinois Institute of Technology; Frederick Doe, Illinois Institute of Technology; Elana Rose Jacobs, Illinois Institute of Technology; Norman G Lederman, Illinois Institute of Technology; Eric M Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
addition to conducting research, students participated in weekly seminars on topicsrelated to diabetes (basic research, clinical treatment, public health, and healthcare policy),weekly ethics seminars, and off-campus tours of research and clinical facilities. These activitieswere designed to expose students to the broad health impact of the diabetes and the importanceof research related to the treatment and potential cure of this disease and related complications.Sample Since the launch of the REU in 2009 at the Midwest research university, there have beena total of 50 student participants. This study focused on two of the 13 students who participatedin an REU in 2012. Eleven of the 13 students were enrolled in either four-year