Conference Session

FPD 6: Transitions and Student Success, Part II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Holander Gleixner, San Jose State University; Katherine Casey, SJSU College of Engineering; Jared T. Tuberty, San Jose State University; Sanela Latic; Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University; Emily L. Allen, San Jose State University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #8189EXCEED: Excellence in Your Engineering Education Summer TransitionProgramProf. Stacy Holander Gleixner, San Jose State University Dr. Stacy Gleixner is a Professor in Biomedical, Chemical and Materials Engineering. She is the direc- tor of San Jose State’s Microscale Process Engineering Center and Associate Chair of the Biomedical, Chemical and Materials Engineering Department. Dr. Gleixner has an active research program related to the fabrication and reliability solar cells, MEMS (micro electro mechanical systems), and microelectron- ics. She teaches a broad range of engineering classes in renewable energy

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Biological & Agricultural

Agricultural Engineering and his doctorate in Engineering Science with minors in Civil Engineering and Applied Statistics from Louisiana State University. Dr. Moriassi is a research hydrologist at the USDA- ARS Grazing Lands Research Laboratory. His research focuses on the development of watershed-scale models of hydrological processes, the development of model evaluation guidelines, and the application of these models on water quality and quantity issues.Dr. Ann L. Kenimer, Texas A&M University Dr. Ann Kenimer is a professor and associate provost for undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Agricultural Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic In- stitute and

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Engineering in K-12 Science and Mathematics Standards

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth A Parry, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #7355Defining Engineering in K-12 in North CarolinaDr. Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University Laura Bottomley received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1984 and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1985 from Virginia Tech. She received her Ph D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University in 1992. Dr. Bottomley worked at AT&T Bell Laboratories as a member of technical staff in Transmission Systems from 1985 to 1987, during which time she worked in ISDN standards, including representing Bell Labs on an ANSI standards committee for physical layer ISDN standards

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Computing in the classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan R. Goyings, Civil & Mechanical Engineering Department at The United States Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky, United States Military Academy, West Point; Bobby G Crawford, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

Ledlie Klosky, United States Military Academy, West Point J. Ledlie Klosky, P.E., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at West Point, where he also serves as the Deputy Director of the Center for Innovation and Engineering. Led is the 2010 winner of the National Outstanding Teaching Medal from the society, and, in addition to traditional engineering pursuits such as infrastructure modeling, he works in communication in education, course design, and the interface between engineering and other disciplines.Dr. Bobby G Crawford, U.S. Military Academy Colonel Grant Crawford is currently the Director of the Mechanical Engineering Program at the United States Military Academy, West

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Integrating Engineering & Liberal Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, College of Engineering Pune; Anil Dattatraya Sahasrabudhe, College of Engineering, Pune

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

and equips one to apply that knowledge in appropriate ways.Steve Abram1 says that information becomes knowledge through learning. This could be extended to say thatknowledge becomes wisdom through learning. Learning can use a variety of methods as shown in the pyramidof learning (Figure 1) developed by E. J. Wood of National Training Laboratory, Bethel Maine Campus2. Thepyramid shows various methods of learning and corresponding knowledge retention rates for average students.Merely attending lectures is the least effective method. Self-reading and use of audiovisuals cause increasedretention. Demonstration, discussion, and practice take retention to the next level and teaching provides the bestretention. We believe that effectiveness of

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Weiss, David Heil & Associate, Inc.; David R. Heil, David Heil & Associates, Inc.; Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University

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Community Engagement Division

, earthquake loss estimation and risk analysis, engineering education, and informal education. On this project she is helping to develop K-16 materials to complement the exhibits and expand the learning opportunities. Page 23.1010.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Public Works as Vehicles for Engineering Education and OutreachAbstractAmerica is built on small and large feats of public works engineering that, although often takenfor granted, affect almost every aspect of our daily lives. So how can we celebrate these marvelsof utilitarian infrastructure and use them to teach

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

Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He holds a Professional Engineer certification and worked as an Engineer and Engineering Manger in industry for 20 years before teaching. His interests include project management, robotics /automation and air pollution dispersion modeling. Page 23.1335.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Using Scale Models to Promote Technological LiteracyAbstractThe use of technologies by humans is nothing new. In actuality, humans have utilizedtechnologies of

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Recruitment, Retention and First-year Programs in ECE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John W Pritchard, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

to provide a first-level evaluation method that may determine whichsystems can fit general needs right out of the box. Platforms that are easy to implement are those that areadaptable to the wide range of laboratories, studios, or workspaces and have strong online and offlinetechnical support. Lastly, course/application relevance (CAR) is defined as how appropriate the systemis with respect to the goals of the course/application. This includes taking into account the HI and SIratings, ease-of-implementation (EI), and how well they are aligned with the nature of the problem-solving application. It is important for the designer/instructor to identify clearly the expectation of the course/application.If the goal is to make people think

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Sofía Carolina Maldonado, Texas A&M International University; Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Texas A&M International University

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Instrumentation

Department of the University of Central Florida. Before joining Texas A&M International University he was a Researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Page 23.528.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Enhancements to a Propulsion DemonstratorAbstractThis paper presents enhancements to a propulsion demonstrator that illustrates how a rocketworks. The operation of the original system is manual and collection and display of useful datais not possible. The updated system consists of the following major components: (1) a computer

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Capece, University of Kentucky; John R. Baker, University of Kentucky

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Graduate Studies

dean. These engineering programs have received separate ABET accreditationbecause of the differences in location, facilities, administration, and support services from theengineering programs in Lexington.All Paducah faculty positions, with the exception of the former director, are special-title series.These positions are primarily upper division nine-month teaching appointments. However, dueto the nature of the Paducah program, these appointments involve additional assignments,including student recruitment, undergraduate laboratory development, and professionaldevelopment. The traditional responsibilities involving instruction, academic advisement, anduniversity service also apply. Because of these unique responsibilities and the limited

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Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Wayne W. Wheatley; Valerie Ann Little

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #5971Faculty Development Through Industrial InternshipDr. Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos Vedaraman Sriraman is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University- San Marcos. In the past, he has served as the Manufacturing Engineering program coordinator, Chair of the Department of Engineering Technology and Assistant Dean in the College of Science at Texas State University. He has received several gramts form the NSF and SME-EF to initiate new curriculum and laboratories. Dr. Sriraman has received several teaching awards and has served as the faculty advisor to

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 4

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Pablo Afman Afman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Narayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Aerospace

Paper ID #8130Learning to Innovate Across Disciplines: A Case Study on Three Team ProjectExperiencesMr. Juan Pablo Afman Afman, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Narayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology Professor Dr. Narayanan Komerath is a professor of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Institute of Tech- nology, and director of the Experimental Aerodynamics and Concepts Group and the Micro Renewable Energy Systems Laboratory. He has over 300 publications, over 120 of them peer-reviewed. He holds three U.S. patents, and has guided fifteen Ph.D.s, more than 50 M.S.s and more than 160 undergraduate research

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremiah J. Neubert, University of North Dakota; Deborah Worley, University of North Dakota; Naima Kaabouch, University of North Dakota; Mohammad Khavanin, University of North Dakota

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

-specific calculus concepts;(2) assess student comfort levels with engineering-specific calculus concepts; (3) compareengineering retention rates of students enrolled in the engineering-specific calculus course andthose who were not enrolled and; (4) implement problem-based learning (PBL) modules andmentor-led discussion as teaching tools.The second exercise focused on preparing to be a mentor. Mentors participated in an exercisewhere they thought about their first years of college. They responded to questions, such as:  What do you know about first-year students?  What was the first year of college like for you?  What do you like about math?  What do you dislike about math?  Did you take Calculus at [this institution

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Sarkis Babikian, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

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Engineering Technology

repeated usage. Therefore, the robotic platform under investigation has been built using mostVEX® robotic parts.For the robotic arm, besides designing a robot shoulder and elbow to send the end effector to adesired position and orientation, how to implement a robotic hand to “grasp” an object is alsovery important. Traditionally, most robotic hands are exploited by embodying human handstructure 3,4. As a result, the robotic hands with up to 18 DOF (degrees of freedom) and elastic,flexible, and deformable materials have been developed. In addition, force control needs to beapplied so that the robotic arm can pick up both hard and soft objects. Such a requirement forthe knowledge in mechanics, materials, and control theory makes teaching robotic

Conference Session

Projects in ECE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Mark Jansson PE, Bucknell University; Daniel Schmalzel; Robert R. Krchnavek, Rowan University; John L. Schmalzel, Rowan University

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Electrical and Computer

3 decades.Daniel SchmalzelDr. Robert R. Krchnavek, Rowan UniversityDr. John L. Schmalzel, Rowan University Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering. Interested in multidisciplinary design and laboratory education. Research interests include smart/intelligent sensors, integrated systems health management, and micro/smart grids. Page 23.388.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Developing a State-Wide Energy Assurance Plan: Course + Work = SuccessAbstract The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) mandates that each state prepare

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elif Ozturk, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University; Lauralee Mariel Valverde, Texas A&M University; Prentiss Dwight McGary, Prairie View A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #6506Analysis of Contextual Computer-aided Design (CAD) ExercisesMrs. Elif Ozturk, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University Dr. Bugrahan Yalvac is an associate professor of science education in the Department of Teaching, Learn- ing, and Culture at Texas A&M University, College Station. He received his Ph.D. in Science Education from Pennsylvania State University in 2005. Prior to his current position, he worked as a learning sci- entist for the VaNTH Engineering Research Center at Northwestern University for three years. Yalvac’s research is in STEM education, 21st century skills

Conference Session

Secondary (6-12) Outreach

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Gregorio, Drexel University; Brandon G Morton, Music Technology as a Vehicle to STEM for High School Students; Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University; Jessica S Ward, Drexel University (Eng.)

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

andmore complex waveforms and the effects of varying amplitude and frequency. They are thenintroduced to the concepts of harmonics, additive synthesis, and Fourier series representation ofperiodic signals. This activity provides a solid foundation necessary for the spectral analysisperformed in the Musical Instrument Acoustics activity. The Introduction To Waves and Soundactivity unfortunately could not be deployed without significant modification outside a universityelectrical engineering laboratory, as it requires access to expensive test equipment not generallyavailable to high schools. Deployed with the greater constraints of a GK-12 module, theinstructors were forced to provide only a surface-level introduction to these concepts.Additionally

Conference Session

Training and Workforce Needs in the Energy Sector

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sungwon S. Kim, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Patrick A. Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

). Before joining MSU Mankato, Dr. Kim was a Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Purdue University, teaching courses in the thermal fluid sciences, and conducting research in nanotechnol- ogy. His research expertise and interests lie in the controlled synthesis of CNTs for thermal and biological applications. While at Purdue, he was actively involved in research sponsored by DARPA (Defense Ad- vanced Research Projects Agency) in the development of carbon nanotube (CNT) enhanced wicks for vapor chambers (Thermal Ground Plane Program), and in enhancement of thermal interfaces using CNTs (Nano Thermal Interface Program). Currently, his research activities are concentrated in the area of engineering

Conference Session

Software Engineering Outreach: Industry, K-12

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Thomas B Hilburn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Richard E Fairley, Software and Systems Engineering Associates (S2EA)

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

Paper ID #7783Software and System Engineering Education: Commonalities and Differ-encesDr. Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach Massood Towhidnejad is the director of NExtGeneration Applied Research Laboratory (NEAR), and a tenure full professor of software engineering in the department of Electrical, Computer, Software and System Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. His research and teaching interests include autonomous systems, and software and systems engineering with emphasis on software quality assurance and testing.Dr. Thomas B Hilburn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ

Conference Session

Undergraduate Student Issues: Culture

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorelle A Meadows, University of Michigan; Denise Sekaquaptewa, University of Michigan

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Women in Engineering

social group (e.g., gender or race) in the academic environment canraise concerns among women and minorities that poor performance may appear stereotype-confirming to others27, 6, 7. The isolation that these students feel on their teams may lead to alower feeling of belonging in their field and lower retention among these individuals8. Theseprocesses have been examined in social science research in the areas of stereotype threat, genderdifferences in small group dynamics, and active learning.Stereotype Threat. A large body of social science research has demonstrated that genderstereotypes exist purporting than men have more ability than women in math and science fields,including engineering. Laboratory studies on the topic of stereotype threat

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Community Engagement Division Poster Session

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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

Paper ID #7758Variety of Community Partnerships in Related ProgramsMiss Sarah Marie Brown, Northeastern University Sarah Brown is a Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering at Northeastern University, Draper Laboratory Fellow and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. She completed her B.S. in Elec- trical Engineering at Northeastern University in May 2011. In addition to her studies, Sarah has been an active member of the National Society of Black Engineers, having previously served as a chapter leader at Northeastern’s Black Engineering Student Society and as the National Technical Outreach Community

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan Moore, University of Alabama, Birmingham

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Mathematics

at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, co-authoring the textbook used in the course. As a National Director with the Mathematics Division of ASEE, he works tirelessly to grow and develop the STEM workforce in the Cen- tral Alabama area. Dr. Moore teaches (1) Engineering Mathematics and (2) Engineering Computation using MATLAB at UAB. Work Background / Experience: He interned at UNC/Chapel Hill, Argonne National Laboratory (Atomic Physics Division), and Entergy Corporation in Transmission and Distribution, and then Standards. He then began serving as a high school physics teacher for three (3) years where his students would inspire him to continue his education. Upon completing his doctoral studies, Dr

Conference Session

Engineering Identity 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malinda Faber, The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at North Carolina State University; Alana Unfried, North Carolina State University; Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Jeni Corn, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, NC State University; Latricia Walker Townsend; Tracey Louise Collins, North Carolina State University

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Educational Research and Methods

in the Department of Statistics at North Carolina State University.Dr. Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University Dr. Wiebe is a Professor in the Department of STEM Education at NC State University and Senior Research Fellow at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. A focus of his research and outreach work has been the integration of multimedia and multimodal teaching and learning approaches in STEM instruction. He has also worked on research and evaluation of technology integration in instructional settings in both secondary and post-secondary education. Dr. Wiebe has been a member of ASEE since 1989.Jeni Corn, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, NC State University As the Director of

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trevor J. Bennett, Texas A&M University; Kristin D. Nichols, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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Aerospace

uniqueness” of each situation,to apply knowledge in creative and novel ways beyond what is taught, and to define expertise as“the ability to access knowledge and make connections across seemingly disparate fields and lifeexperiences”6. Thus, educators must offer an environment and teach processes that are conduciveto creative thought and provide constructive feedback for student growth. In this type of learning,the instructors become facilitators of knowledge rather than providers of it. Page 23.349.3 2The introductory course should not significantly develop competence. The course should developthe

Conference Session

Accreditation, Program Evaluation, and Education Resource's Impact in Latin America

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick Jones, University of Texas, Arlington; Vettrivel Gnaneswaran, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Beatriz Murrieta, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Queretaro

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International

#D: (1) interviews with faculty who participated in the summerresearch program; (2) focus group with students at the end of their summer experience. Inassessment method #1, the information identified effective teaching pedagogy that might bemore conducive to helping students work more effectively in a culturally different environmentwhile conducting engineering research. In assessment methods #2, students provided greaterinsight into their experiences, how they perceived their ability to work effectively in a globalsociety as engineers, and how acquiring another language influenced their research effectivenesswith others from Spanish-speaking countries. In addition, this question-oriented process helpedstudents self identify the complex

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University; Anita Grierson, Arizona State University; Richard A. Hall Jr., Cochise College; Phil Blake McBride, Eastern Arizona College; John H Bailey, Eastern Arizona College; Rakesh Pangasa, Arizona State University; Clark Vangilder, Central Arizona College; Russell Cox

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

areas of recruitment and retention. A SWE and ASEE Fellow, she is a frequent speaker on career opportunities and diversity in engineering.Dr. Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University Prior to joining the ASU Electrical Engineering faculty in 1990, Dr. Armando A. Rodriguez worked at MIT, IBM, AT&T Bell Laboratories and Raytheon Missile Systems. He has also consulted for Eglin Air Force Base, Boeing Defense and Space Systems, Honeywell and NASA. He has published over 200 technical papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings–over 60 with students. He has authored three engineering texts on classical controls, linear systems, and multi-variable control. Dr. Rodriguez has given over 70 invited

Conference Session

Issues of Outreach and Interest in Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University; Anita Grierson, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering

the areas of recruitment and retention. A SWE and ASEE Fellow, she is a frequent speaker on career opportunities and diversity in engineering.Dr. Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University Prior to joining the ASU Electrical Engineering faculty in 1990, Dr. Armando A. Rodriguez worked at MIT, IBM, AT&T Bell Laboratories and Raytheon Missile Systems. He has also consulted for Eglin Air Force Base, Boeing Defense and Space Systems, Honeywell and NASA. He has published over 200 tech- nical papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings – over 60 with students. He has authored three engineering texts on classical controls, linear systems, and multivariable control. Dr. Rodriguez has given over 70

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tomas Enrique Estrada, Elizabethtown College

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New Engineering Educators

front of an audience. One factorthat affects many performers is the anxiety that results from the risk of not just doing a jobpoorly, but with doing so in front of others. We encounter this same challenge when lecturing.Our students have their eyes and attention fixed on us. They expect to be both informed and, in away, entertained. Also, just as in the case of the audiences for other performers, while studentswill scrutinize our performance in detail and criticize our failures, most of them are hoping thatwe will do our job well and provide them with a positive performance.Based on the many parallels between teaching and performing in the more traditional venues, wetheorize that there may be value in identifying what other performers do to

Conference Session

Best of DEED

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Wang, University of California, Berkeley

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Design in Engineering Education

whole family could successfullyengineer. Many chose to become members because of the program and others indicated theirdesire to continue similar activities at home. Visitors did perceive the activities as related toengineering, most commonly indicating building, making, designing, problem-solving, refining,technical concepts, selecting materials, testing, and iterating. In conclusion, the populartinkering engineering activities do have educational merit, and can teach aspects of the nature ofengineering and influence parents to further these experiences. Page 23.752.14Design guidelines resulting from this research include: 1. Allow for

Conference Session

Innovative IE Curricula

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saylisse Davila, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Viviana I. Cesani, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Alexandra Medina-Borja, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

. Viviana Cesani is a professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (UPRM). She completed her Ph.D. degree in Manufacturing and Production Systems at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998. Her areas of interest in teaching and research include production plan- ning and control, supply chain management, engineering economy, project management, and engineering education. She is currently the department head of the IE department at UPRM. Dr. Cesani is a senior member of IIE, President of the UPRM-Delta Chapter of the International Organization for Women Ed- ucators, and member of the Professional College for Engineers and Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico. She was recognized as UPRM