Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

that are relevant to their future careers and give them theopportunity to engage in course concepts and tasks.Other than increasing student motivation, preparing students to actively participate in thelearning process, by exercising original thinking, evaluating alternative solutions, makingdecisions and defending them, was my ultimate goal. With the trend in higher educationto move away from teacher-centered instruction to a more student-centered approach,IBL gives the opportunity to help students learn the content and course concepts byhaving them explore a question and develop and research a hypothesis. Thus, givingstudents more opportunity to reflect on their own learning, gain a deeper understanding ofthe course concepts in an integrated

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; Furqan Muqri, UT Southwestern Medical School; Shih Ek Chng, DeVry University

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Instrumentation

requires simultaneous localization in both time andfrequency domains. The classical Fourier Transform (FT) analysis is able to achieve infinitefrequency resolution, but it does not provide temporal localization information. In case ofmultichannel EEGs, where the geometrical position of the electrodes reflect the spatialdimension, a space-time-frequency (STF) analysis through multiway processing methods hasalso become popular. The short-time Fourier transform (STFT) is defined as the discrete-timeFourier transform evaluated over a sliding window.The wavelet transform (WT) is another alternative for a time-frequency analysis. Unlike theshort-time Fourier transform, the time-frequency kernel for the wavelet transform based methodscan better localize

Conference Session

Training and Support for NEEs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Canan Bilen-Green, North Dakota State University; Roger A. Green, North Dakota State University; Christi McGeorge, North Dakota State University; Elizabeth J. Birmingham, North Dakota State University; Ann Burnett, North Dakota State University

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New Engineering Educators

positions, women in tenured ranks place NDSUamong the lowest in the nation. Such low representation of women faculty in science andespecially engineering reflect challenges in the areas of climate, recruitment, retention,advancement, and leadership. The ADVANCE FORWARD project, funded by the National Science FoundationADVANCE Institutional Transformation program in 2008, seeks to develop and implement acomprehensive research-driven strategy to increase participation of women in all science andengineering faculty and academic administrative positions. Specifically, ADVANCEFORWARD strives to improve the climate across campus, enhance faculty recruitment efforts,increase faculty retention and advancement, and open leadership opportunities. The

Conference Session

Design Teamwork

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech; James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Cory Brozina, Virginia Tech; Benjamin David Lutz, Virginia Tech; Jintana Nina Phanthanousy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Design in Engineering Education

excellence in capstone teaching.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.0846605. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.Bibliography1. Pembridge, J.J. and M.C. Paretti. "The Current State of Capstone Design Pedagogy." in American Society in Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exhibition. 2010. Louisville, KY.2. Paretti, M.C., et al., "Managing and Mentoring Capstone Design Teams: Considerations and Practices for Faculty." International Journal of Engineering Education, 2011. 27(6): p. 1192-1205.3

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amod A. Ogale, Clemson University and Hoowaki LLC; Sarah Kelley Hulseman, Hoowaki LLC; Andrew Hampton Cannon, Hoowaki LLC; Byron S. Villacorta, Clemson University; Ralph Allen Hulseman, Hoowaki LLC

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

large base,providing a large cross-sectional area to overcome material draw down and shrinkage in order tocreate extrudate that results in more straight walled structures. The films were extruded at 220°Cin a custom-built cast-film line consisting of a 25-mm single screw extruder to the micro-textured dies. The films were produced at a constant throughput of 0.8 cc/min by using a gear-pump and a take-up speed of 100 mm/min.Microstructural CharacterizationTo obtain sharp cross-section samples, the films were mildly cooled in liquid N2 and cut withspecial scissors (Kevlar® cutter grade). The resulting profile was analyzed by reflective opticalmicroscopy (Olympus BX 60) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM, Hitachi S-4800 FieldEmission Scanning

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan E. Powers, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Suresh Dhaniyala, Clarkson University; Mary Margaret Monica Small, Clarkson University Office of Educational Partnerships

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

: Comparison of regional electricity emission factors for CO2New York State has abundant water resources and has harnessed the power of several majorrivers (Niagara, St. Lawrence) and many smaller rivers to produce hydroelectric power. Thereare also several nuclear power plants that operate with nearly negligible greenhouse gasemissions. NYS clearly relies less on fossil fuel, especially coal, than the Nation (on average)and far less than Denver (Figure 2). Nuclear (~28%) and hydroelectric power (25%) are muchmore important than coal in NYS. Page 23.928.6These differences in the electricity generation mix are reflected in variable GHG emissions(Figure

Conference Session

First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama; Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama; Tom G Thomas, University of South Alabama; Kuang-Ting Hsiao, University of South Alabama

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First-Year Programs

as in the spinningwheel. A strip of reflecting tape was placed every 90 degrees with two pieces of tape marking afull revolution. Steel, aluminum and polypropolene were repeatedly tested to illustrate different Page 23.932.7failure modes as well as different shear moduli. During this test, students manually recordedtorque with respect to time, while their robot collected time and revolution information. Theparticipants analyzed the data and calculated various material and mechanical properties.Day four began with a communications overview, focused presentations of the workshopactivities. The students also designed and programmed a robot to

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara E. Marino, Loyola Marymount University

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Electrical and Computer

toys.In 2010, 62% of the students (8/13) reported that one of the new experiments was their favorite.In 2011 and 2012, 50% (7/14) and 60% (9/15) of the students, respectively, reported that one ofthe new experiments was the favorite. It was expected that this percentage would be much largerand would increase from year to year as the experiments were improved. This was not the case.After much consideration and reflection it was determined that surveying students about theirfavorite experiment is not an adequate measure of the effectiveness of these new experiments. Inaddition to being interesting and useful, these experiments challenge the students more thantraditional experiments. Also of note, students with weak abilities in one or more

Conference Session

Misconceptions

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dana Denick, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

concisely stated as,students may experience conceptual change towards a more scientific understanding ofequilibrium through social learning experiences in context, that explicitly analyze theepistemology of equilibrium as a model and allow students the opportunity to reflect upon theirown metaconceptual awareness.Engineers rely on conceptual understanding to mediate their interactions with the material world,and as such the construction of conceptual knowledge is a key factor in developing engineeringexpertise 29. The engineering sciences provide rich domain-specific conceptual knowledge basesand principles for understanding the constraints of physical phenomena within the materialworld. Engineering education should strive for learning experiences

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Electronics and Circuits

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tooran Emami Ph. D., U.S. Coast Guard Academy ; Richard J. Hartnett P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

frequency by 15% or more. This creates ateachable moment, as students reflect on their success in one design, and their failure to meetspecifications in another design. In this paper a graphical technique is introduced that helpsstudents to predict the impact of Gain-Bandwidth Product limitation of a µA741op-amp.Recognizing that the real world op-amp itself can be modeled as a first order transfer function,this paper presents graphical techniques that can be used early in the design process to “pre-compensate” for gain-bandwidth product limitations. Using these techniques, students are thenable to meet specifications with their µA741 op-amps. Finally, using a more expensive (LM318)op-amp, with 15MHz gain-bandwidth product illustrate that minimal

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhana Rao, Marshall University; Rajeev K Agrawal, North Carolina A&T University (Tech); Venkat N Gudivada, Marshall University

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Computing & Information Technology

remainder of the paper is organized as follows. Tools for the first three tasks in the researchworkflow are discussed in section 3. Section 4 presents tools for analyzing and interpretingresults, and writing research papers. Our reflections on this work and future research are indicatedin section 5.3 Literature Search, Review, and AssessmentWhen students embark on research, often they have no clear cut ideas about which area or topicsthey want to investigate. At best they will have one or two key phrases (e.g., comparative genomicanalyses) to begin their exploration. This is also true with seasoned researchers who want to forayinto emerging areas (e.g., bigdata visual analytics). A first step in this scenario is to get acquaintedwith the

Conference Session

Experiences in Engineering Community Engagement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University; Darrell G. Harden II, Michigan Department of Transportation; Danielle Elise Larson- Jaramillo, Western Michigan University

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Community Engagement Division

#0969287. Findings, conclusions,opinions, or recommendations expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do notnecessary reflect the views of NSF.References1. Tsang, E., and Halderson, C. (2008). “Create Learning Communities to Enhance Success for Students with Diverse Academic Preparation Background,” Proceedings of Frontiers In Education Conference, October 22-25, 2008, Saratoga Springs, NY, Session S1D.2. ABET, http://abet.org3. http://www.wmich.edu/cce/b_civil.php4. http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/saferoutes/5. McCahan, S., Ault, S., Tsang, E., Henderson, M, Magleby, S., and Soisson, S., 2012. “A Multi-dimensional Model for the Representation of Learning through Service Activities in Engineering,” Proceedings of the

Conference Session

Building BIM into Construction Curricula

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University; Sunitha Jain, Hill International ; James G Sullivan, University of Florida

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Construction

learning of theoretical, practical, applied topics and a visualizationof knowledge gained throughout this process only in the end. The importance on this crucialconstruction management topic and the data richness of the BIM tool is an excellent mediumreflecting future field work of the project managers. In the near future, the industry input andparticipation in the classroom environment will be of critical significance in continuing to movethe curriculum forward to reflect thoroughly or even to exceed the current state of constructionand help incorporate areas that have yet to benefit from the possibilities of the new BIMapplications.REFERENCES1. Barison, M. B. & Santos, E. T. (2010). An Overview of BIM Specialists. Proceedings of the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; Kate A Disney, Mission College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Page 23.1160.10the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.Bibliography 1. Pearson G., and A. T. Young, Technically Speaking: Why All Americans Need to Know More about Technology. National Academies Press (2002). 2. Pearson G., and E. Garmire, Tech Tally: Approaches to Assessing Technological Literacy. National Academies Press, (2006). 3. Bransford, J.D., A.L. Brown, and R.R. Cocking, (Editors). How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School, Washington D.C.: National Academy Press, (1999). Page 279. 4. National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education

Conference Session

The Civil Engineering Technologist and the Civil Engineer – What’s the Difference?

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas A. Lenox, Dist.M.ASCE, American Society of Civil Engineers; James J O'Brien Jr., American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

provide routes to PE licensure that bypass the EAC/ABET education requirement. Some states explicitly permit individuals holding a bachelor of engineering technology degree to become licensed as PEs. This reflects a lack of understanding of the distinction between engineering and engineering technology. 3. Engineering and engineering technology are recognized as distinct points on the technical occupational spectrum. For example, ABET's accreditation criteria defines engineering as "the profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences gained by study, experience, and practice is applied with judgment to develop ways to use economically the materials and forces of

Conference Session

Crossing Boundaries - Service Learning and Interdisciplinary Teams

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin R. Schmeckpeper, Norwich University; Michael Puddicombe, Norwich University

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Construction

, this interaction involves the conversion of knowledge fromone form to another (Tacit to Explicit to Tacit). The model needs to recognize and implementthis process. The specific realization of this knowledge conversion process will vary from projectto project. However, generic examples can be developed. Socialization could describe theinformal process by which the various actors learn to deal with each other. The underlying beliefsystems of the individuals will interact, resulting in a management process defined by adversityor collaboration. Internalization would be reflected in the development of the firms’ underlyingbelief in the trustworthiness of each other as a result of the formal contracts. Externalizationdescribes the process by which

Conference Session

FPD 2: Retention

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marisa K. Orr, Louisiana Tech University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Richard A. Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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First-Year Programs

so.AcknowledgmentThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.0935157. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation. Page 23.1192.8Bibliography1. Chen, X., C.E. Brawner, M.W. Ohland, and M.K. Orr. A Taxonomy of Engineering Matriculation Practices. In Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education. 2013. Atlanta, GA.2. Multiple-Institution Database for Investigating Engineering Longitudinal Development. 2011 [cited 2011; Available from

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Toby Egan, Purdue School of Engineering & Technology

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

degree of moralobligation in the workplace. As such, conscientious individuals value truth and honesty, and areless likely to engage in corruption. Such predispositions connect conscientiousness and thepattern of conduct commonly associated with leader coaching behavior. Judiciousness,reliability, achievement motivated, accountable, deliberate, self-disciplined, persistence, andthoroughness are key aspects of conscientious individuals. 27Because individuals exhibiting conscientiousness are oriented toward goals and maintainingdetails they are commonly well organized. 32 Conscientious leaders may more often tend tocommunicate standards and clear priciples to followers. Conscientious leaders tend to manageboth time toward reflection and feedback

Conference Session

Innovative IE Course Content

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John P. Mullen, New Mexico State University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

1 3. Specific range, such as 1 - 4, 2 - 4 and 3 - 4. 8 4. Four copies per month. 2 5. Illogical range, such as 2-8, 48-60, 4 - 5, etc. 5 6. Expect to sell 0 – 4 copies each month. 9Given that no distribution is specified, the most logical answer is #1. Response 2 considersexpectations, but is too specific for the given information. Responses of type 3 specify a rangeand do not mention expectations. Responses 4 and 5 are clearly incorrect. Response 6 is a logicalconclusion from the structure of the problem that does not reflect any stochastic thinking. Theseresults indicate that about 20% of the class had some

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pnina Ari-Gur, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Roman Rabiej, Western Michigan University; Peter Thannhauser, Western Michigan University; Marwa M Hassan, Louisiana State University; Daniel M. Litynski, Western Michigan University; Renee Schwartz, Western Michigan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

completion rate is less than half5,6. Oneof the primary reasons undergraduates choose to leave science and engineering majors is the lossof interest in the field5 prompted by inadequate motivation and background knowledge fromschool level. Among our sophomore engineering students, only about 50% are passing with therequired C or better. Many of the unsuccessful students could become successful if teachingmethods would better fit their different learning styles7,8.Students have different preferred learning styles7-9. These styles relate to the type of informationaccessed, the manner in which information is accessed (e.g., visual, verbal), the processesinvolved in accessing information (e.g. active, passive, reflective), and the sequence in

Conference Session

Faculty and Course Evolution: Teaching With Technology, Online Delivery, and Addressing Emerging Student & Industry Needs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

university and college handbooks, those conditions aresummarized as “… For those students admitted who do not meet unconditional admission criteria to the master’s degree program (e.g., 3.00/4.00 or better average in prior study), certain other performance elements may be considered. For example, substantial career accomplishment as evidenced by the resume or high performance on the Graduate Record Examination may indicate that student potential for success is not adequately reflected in their prior academic record. In particular, faculty reviewers of graduate applicants note the level of communication (oral and written) proficiency documented by the applicant and in cases where performance is below expectations, e.g., as

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Ali Khasawneh P.E., Jordan University of Science and Technology; Mohammad Obadat P.E., The University of Tennessee at Martin

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Civil Engineering

as an effective educational tool as was illustrated by positivefeedback from participants in his study. A study by Blake and Cornett3 on Teaching an Object-Oriented Software in Undergraduate Engineering Education resulted in nourishing students’learning experience as this tool helped them in their job interviews and to understand the bigpicture of their internships as well. Borchelt studied the use of computer tools in the teaching andlearning of undergraduate calculus4. Based on his study computer tools proved to be valuable inallowing students to explore more, reflect on results and focus on understanding. The computertools also allowed for critical thinking and creativity in problem solving permitting students tomove toward more

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Bayless, Ohio University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

provides added value for the particular practicing engineer in his field? Why? 2. What experience(s) would be valuable for a new engineer in the field of practice for this particular engineer? Why? 3. How would you (the student) go about seeking a job in this particular field of engineering practice?Each question, at first glance, seems to point to a specific answer or set of answers, and thusseems “closed.” But upon further reflection, the second part of the question made them open-ended. The freshmen would have to understand potential classes and experiences to understandhow they would be useful in a future career environment. For freshmen, this was a dauntingchallenge. They were marginally familiar with the curriculum, but

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth W. Jackson, Southern Polytechnic State University; Gregory L. Wiles P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

same d/D ratio of 0.815, which in turngives a radial clearance of about 0.048 inch between the various diagonals and the core tubewall. In practical cases the d/D ratio will vary depending on the particulars for a givenapplication where a higher d/D reflects a higher probability a given cable might require aremake. The clearance between a ribbon sub stack and the core tube wall may be calculated interms of the foregoing decision variables by using the ribbon dimensions along with the familiarPythagorean formula (in pseudo Lingo code).C.1 .26- ( (X1*.00625)^2 + (.1875)^2 )^.5 - 0.048 >= 0C.2 .26- ( (X1*.00625 + X2*.00625)^2 + (.125)^2 )^.5 - 0.048 >= 0C.3 .26- ( (X1*.00625 + X2*.00625 + X3*.00625)^2 + (.0625)^2 )^.5 - 0.048 >

Conference Session

Starting Them Early

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianna L Dorie, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Zdanna Tranby; Scott K Van Cleave, Science Museum of MN; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gina Navoa Svarovsky, Science Museum of Minnesota

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

) and do not necessarily reflect theviews of the National Science Foundation. Page 23.1334.6References1. Clark, C. 1999. The autodriven interview: A photographic viewfinder into children’s experience. Visual Sociology 14:39-50.2. Smith, A. B., Taylor, N. J., & Gollop, M. M., 2000. Children's voices: Research, policy and practice. Pearson Education, New Zealand.3. Tizard, B & Hughes, M. 1984. Young children learning, talking and thinking at home and at school. Fontana Press, London.4. Epstein, I., Stevens, B., McKeever, P., Baruchel, S., & H. Jones 2008. Using puppetry to elicit children’s talk for research

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Marie Brown, Northeastern University; Mario Alan Hulett, Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc.

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Community Engagement Division

service were reported with anadditional 1,400 hours each of A Walk For Education and traditional community serviceactivities. Of the recorded TORCH activities, 48 percent were hosted by chapters located in eastcoast urban environments. This distribution is reflective of the distribution of members overallbut is biased by stronger communication between regional leadership and chapters in areaswhere all chapters are located geographically closer to each other.In addition to the programmatic objectives, a set of research interests were also established.Research areas of interest center on motivations for STEM careers and the impact on the collegestudents volunteering in this capacity. Some data has been collected from the membersparticipating in the

Conference Session

Fresh Perspectives on Information Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth E. H. Wertz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Austin Iglesias Saragih, Purdue University; Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Megan R Sapp Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brian G Dillman, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

literacy is commonly referenced as an increasingly important 21st century skillneeded in today's knowledge-based economy. ABET’s criterion 3.i declares that students have“a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.” Shuman,Besterfield-Sacre, and McGourty1 propose several attributes of lifelong learning, including“follow a learning plan; identify, retrieve, and organize information; understand and remembernew information; demonstrate critical thinking skills; and reflect on one’s own understanding.”These criteria align well with the core concepts of information literacy. Information literacy ismost popularly defined by the American Library Association as set of skills that enables theability to recognize the need

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative and Renewable Energy Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

own pace but not so much deciding in what order to learn. It is very plausible that, while Page 23.602.15the course materials and virtual lab are available at any time, the sequential presentation of someof the scientific content of the modules limit in what order the modules could be completed. Thetasks to complete each module are clearly stated and the perceived interactivity of the course andexperiments reflects that the choices that students make are meaningful and not just not for thesake of making choices.However, in general, the responses amongst the surveyed groups (students, graduate students(TA) and instructors) showed little

Conference Session

Curriculum and Program Developments, Exchanges, Collaborations, and Partnerships

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eck Doerry, Northern Arizona University; Harvey Charles, Northern Arizona University

Tagged Divisions

International

mentors for younger GSEP cohorts.2.1.2 GSEP’s comprehensive, committed program conceptIn many ways, the broad, college-wide GSEP concept is comparable to the Honors Programconcept, in that provides no new degree programs in and of itself, but serves to optionallyaugment or “upgrade” any existing STEM degree program on campus. Even more so than anHonors program, however, GSEP is based on a “committed participation model”, meaning thatstudents explicitly apply to the program in their freshman year, and are expected to participate ina continual series of mandatory meetings and program activities throughout. This reflects ourphilosophy that true internationalization is not achieved via an isolated event or trip abroad, butinvolves the shaping of an

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

along with reflections from the faculty“client”. Discussions of the other two capstone design projects, which both involved “dancevehicles” that emerged in the second year of the grant, follow in subsequent sections.3.1. Spring 2011 Capstone Design Project: A Portable, Cost-Effective Motion Capture SystemThe objective in this first capstone design project was to design a portable and cost-effectivesystem to capture people’s movement through different public spaces on/near the Penn Statecampus. The intent was to design a system that could capture the gross/macro-level movementsof people through a large open space, not necessarily the fine/micro-level movements ofindividuals. The system also needed to be easy to set up, move, calibrate, and