Conference Session

First Year Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer M Peuker, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Jennifer McFerran Brock, University of Alaska Anchorage; Steffen Peuker, University of Alaska Anchorage

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Educational Research and Methods

what the MC options are. Although more difficult toimplement because of the more sophisticated design and analysis of MC questions, it is possibleto give "partial credit" even for MC questions if, e.g., a MC question tests a different concept butthe answer is dependent on previous answer(s) of related MC question(s).As discussed above, MC distractors can give insight to student misconceptions in the same way Page 23.461.9that the traditional CR problems can provide the instructor information about commonmisunderstandings. The MC question approach also allows for very fast turn-around in terms ofgrading, and can be used to give feedback to the

Conference Session

Online Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Petronella A James-Okeke, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; LaDawn E. Partlow M. Eng., Morgan State University; Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University

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Computers in Education

biomedical engineering from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She coordinates the departmental graduate program and teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in computer engineering, primarily in designing digital systems for hardware. She is the PI for Scholars in Engineering (SiE), an NSF S-STEMS scholarship for undergraduate and Master’s students. She is a member of the Morgan team that is developing online laboratory courses for undergraduate students. Her research expertise is in algorithm optimization for FPGA implementation and her research group has developed a novel biologically inspired image fusion algorithm. She has over 35 journal and conference publications combined.Mrs. LaDawn E. Partlow M

Conference Session

Improving course effectiveness

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard L Marcellus, Northern Illinois University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

applied probability itself, butalso for the nature of problems. They should understand structuring problems and posing problems.They should be informed that there is a spectrum of problems, ranging from well-structuredproblems with definite answers and clear boundaries, such as are found in traditional textbooks (andnowhere else), and open-ended, ill-structured problems, such as are found in the engineeringworkplace. The essential and unique point is that learners s must pose, clarify, and define problems,not simply solve them.And, at the same time, learners should practice metacognitive skills such as reflecting on how theyare building these schemes. Metacognitive activities are manifold and not easy to classify. Howeverthere is widespread

Conference Session

Beyond the Classroom: Summer and Scholarship Programs to Engage Minorities

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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G. Padmanabhan P.E., North Dakota State University; D. Darshi De Saram, North Dakota State University; Thomas Charles Schanandore, North Dakota State University; James Schanandore, North Dakota State University; Robert V. Pieri, North Dakota State University

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Minorities in Engineering

activity/action done during the fieldwork session (students were required to focus on one particular/small activity/action) b) Identify Problem(s)/shortcoming(s) in the way the activity/action was done c) Suggestion(s) as to how the activity/action could be improved for the futureAnalytical ReasoningFor students of the PEEC camp, as well as those in the surveying course offered in a regularsemester at the university, the greatest challenge was the trigonometry calculations. In a regularsemester course also a huge effort had to be made by the faculty member and the teachingassistants to guide the students through such calculations. At the PEEC camp also, the graduatestudents and the faculty member made such huge effort. Without

Conference Session

FPD 3: Research on First-Year Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xingyu Chen, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisa K. Orr, Louisiana Tech University

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First-Year Programs

. Page 23.120.6 Figure 1. The decision tree for classifying institutionsNote that “intro engineering” course here does not necessarily have to be a course with“Introduction to…” in its title nor does it have to be the same course for all majors. We aim todetermine if engineering students or students who are interested in engineering can get earlyexposure to the discipline via course(s) offered in college of engineering. Therefore, we countany engineering course available in the first term as an introductory engineering course. Theseintroductory courses include such diverse courses as “Introduction to Visualization and CAD,”“Introduction to Mechanical Engineering,” “Engineering Projects and Design,” and simply“Introduction to

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Jan Cowan, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kirsten Hill, IUPUI Student; Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Architectural

and best use” (p 6)8.Container Architecture7 by Jure Kotnik is one of the frequently cited sources of information inthis field. Originating from the 1950’s, today’s shipping container began its adventure intoarchitecture through exploratory makeshift sheds or shops while others were created as moresculptural, statement pieces. The surplus of these containers pushed its design and repurposingevolution to move quickly. Sending an empty container back to be reused costs $900 (p 16)7,therefore it is often more economical for companies to purchase a new one. The growingknowledge of this abundance problem has helped shape the re-use of these structures intobuildings. By 1990, for example, James Palibroda submitted a patent application with the

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Bill Crockford, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

://www.its.caltech.edu/~jsnyder/thermoelectrics/#top[2] G. Jeffrey Snyder and Eric S. Toberer "Complex Thermoelectric Materials" Nature Materials Page 23.150.127, 105-114 (2008).[3] CRC Handbook of Thermoelectrics, Introduction, Edited by D.M. Rowe, CRC Press, 1995.[4] G. Jeffrey Snyder, Tristan Ursell. "Thermoelectric efficiency and compatibility" PhysicalReview Letters, Volume 91 p. 148301 (2003)[5] Thermal Radiaton: Planck’s Law. Warren M. Rohsenow Heat And Mass TransferLaboratory. Retrieved on January 3, 2013 fromhttp://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mechanical-engineering/2-997-direct-solar-thermal-to-electrical-energy-conversion-technologies-fall-2009/audio-lectures

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Yusuf A Mehta, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

learning throughout one's life. Anotherstudent reported that “when someone does a life-long learning assignment the knowledgelearned will stick throughout his/her life”. The student responses were focused on what theyhoped these courses would provide them for their future engineering career. Although thestudents appeared to have a high level of understanding of the concepts of LLL (Q-2), thestudents were not able to envision how these courses would prepare them for life-longlearning. With these results, the instructors were better able to structure the remainingassignment(s) with the goal of applying the concepts of LLL to real life engineeringproblems. An emphasis was placed on the assessment of critical thinking skills in designing arubric for

Conference Session

First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samantha Islam, University of South Alabama; Samuel H. Russ, University of South Alabama; Kevin D. White Ph.D., University of South Alabama

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Figure 3: Pre-test and Post-test Results Table 2: Average Gain in Scores Group Average Gain t-value Level of Significance (S. Dev) All Students 2.24 4.57 P=0.00002 (<0.0001) (n=68) (4.04) Female Students 3.55 2.38 P=0.049 (<0.05) (n=8) (4.22) Male Students 2.07 3.73 P=0.0002 (<0.05

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Cross-Cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council; Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health and Environment Research Organization; Rosa Maria Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos, Universidade de Minho; Luis Alfredo Martins Amaral P.E., University of Minho; Victor Freitas de Azeredo Barros, Science and Education Research Council

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International

Electrical Engineering all from the University of S˜ao Paulo. He has his biography published in ”Who’s Who in the World”, ”Who’s Who in Amer- ica”, ”Who’s Who in Science and Engineering”, ”Five Thousand Personalities of the World”, ”Dictionary of International Biography”, ”Men of Achievement” and various other similar publications. Although born in S˜ao Paulo, he received from City of Santos the title of ”Santos Citizen” and he was also the first American Professor to receive the title of ”International Engineering Educator” of IGIP. He also re- ceived several international medals, including two by appointment of Queen Elizabeth II of England. He received numerous honors due to his services to Scientific Commonwealth and

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative and Renewable Energy Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Hoff, Kettering University; Jennifer Aurandt, Kettering University; Matthew R. O'Toole, Kettering University; Gregory W. Davis, Kettering University; Steven Nartker, Kettering University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. The bio ogas produc tion model uused is basedd on theInternatio onal Water Association’ A s (IWA) An naerobic Dig estion Modeel No. 1 (AD DM1)5, whichhprovides many avenu ues for teach hing in the fields of mathhematics, enggineering, annd computerrscience. The simulattion of biogaas production n using a moodel involves many steps. The broaddthemes inn the processs are 1) mod del derivationn, 2) model iimplementattion, and 3) simulation. Thestudy of any combinaation of thesse steps will provide manny opportuniities for studdent involvem

Conference Session

The D/M/A of CE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsey Anne Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

withcommunity organizations. Page 23.884.9
 
 
References1. Zlotkowski E. The Case for Service Learning. In: McIlrath L, MLabhrainn IM, eds. Higher Education and Civic Engagement: International Perspectives. Aldershot, England: Ashgate; 2007:37-54.2. Coyle EJ, Jamieson LH, Oakes WC. EPICS: Engineering projects in community service. International Journal of Engineering Education. 2005;21(1):139-150.3. Dorado S, Giles DE. Service-learning partnerships: Paths of engagement. Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning 2004;11(1

Conference Session

Computers in Education (CoED) Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya T Goeser, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Wayne Johnson, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Shonda L Bernadin, Georgia Southern University; Delana A. Gajdosik-Nivens, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

. Wickert, J. and Beuth, J., “Web-Based Computer-Aided Engineering Tutorials across the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum”, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, June 2004.4. Hsi, S. and Agogino, A.M., “The Impact and Instructional Benefit of Using Multimedia Case Studies to Teach Engineering Design”, Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 1994, 3(3/4): p. 351- 376.5. Regan, M. and Sheppard, S.D., "Interactive Multimedia Courseware and Hands-on Learning Experience: An Assessment Study", Journal of Engineering Education, 1996, 85(2): p. 123-130.6. Chen, X., Kehinde, L.O., Zhang, Y., Darayan, S., Olowokere, D.O. and Osakue, D., “Using Virtual and

Conference Session

Real and Virtual - "New" Approaches to Teaching "Old" Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darinka del Carmen Ramirez, Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM), México; Manuel E Macías, ITESM, Campus Monterrey

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Chemical Engineering

first and second-year chemical engineering students. Dr. Ramirez’s main subjects include Material Balances, Energy Balances, and Thermodynamics. She also teaches to students from the master’s program in Education using Technology at the Universidad Virtual del Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey. She has worked on projects with Canam-Romisa, Danisco Ingredients S.A. de C.V., GBM-Grupo Bioqu´ımico Mexicano,. Grupo Industrial Chihuahua S. A. and Siemens. She was trained in Problem Based Learning strategy by the Wheeling Jesuit University-NASA at Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Ramirez has several publications, including the chapter ”El profesor como agente de cambio a trav´es del trabajo colaborativo” (Translated: The teacher as an

Conference Session

Simulation and Programming

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie Steinlicht, South Dakota State University; Byron G. Garry, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

& Exposition, Austin, TX.18. Frank, M., & Waks, S., 2001. Engineering Systems Thinking: A Multifunctional Definition. Systemic Practice Page 23.1129.11 and Action Research 14(3): 361-379.19. Davidz, H.L. & Nightingale, D.L., 2008. Enabling Systems Thinking to Accelerate the Development of Senior System Engineers. Systems Engineering 11(1): 1-14.20. Froyd, J., Pchenitchnaia, L., Fowler, D. & Simpson, D., 2007. Systems Thinking and Integrative Learning Outcomes. Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, HI.21. Senge, P. M., 1990. The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of

Conference Session

Issues in Advising and Mentoring

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan Dolenc, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

thecorrect way to perform an engineering design process, but it strips away opportunities by notallowing students to be more engaged and learn by doing it themselves. Students in theapprentice model learn by observing, while students in the autonomous model learn by doing.Furthermore, as these groups of students continue to develop, we can suggest that those whoparticipated in a more heavily mentor team may become dependent and mold into a teammember, whereas a student who participated in a less mentorship team is more likely to becomeindependent and develop into a team leader. Page 23.1130.12References1. Barker, S. B., Ansorge, J. (2007). Robotics

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Bowen Ed.D, North Dakota State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education, Chicago, IL.4. Barrett, D. & Usselman, M. (2005). Experience to Impact: A Comparison of Models of University-Based Summer Internships for High School Teachers. Annual Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education, Portland, OR.5. Silverstein, S., Dubner, J., Miller, J., Glied, S. & Loike, J. (2009). Teachers' Participation in Research Programs Improves Their Students' Achievement in Science. Science, Vol. 326. P. 440-442.6. Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (2012). Georgia Intern Fellowships for Teachers. https://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/gift/7. Farrell, A. M. (March, 1992). What Teachers Can Learn from

Conference Session

Environmental engineering pedagogy and innovation

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

would not take the time towatch the videos before class near the end of the semester, when schedules were presumablybusier. One student noted: ““Online lectures were really good for learning material before class,but without quiz I feel students won’t keep up with lectures.”Table 7. Summary of Hand-Written Comments on the End-of-Semester Course EvaluationsType of Comments % of 14 Example quote(s) FCQs submittedGenerally favorable 50% “I appreciated having notes with audio – especially for studying for exams, but also for listening to before class…” “I liked to just

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University; Barry Wayne Peddycord III, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

example "explain ... In your own words" or "give an example not found in the class notes or textbook" or "construct a diagram of ..." These are harder to grade but students consistently tell me they learn more in my classes than in any others.Use questions from other sourcesA few textbook publishers come out with new problems in between editions of a textbook. Oneof our respondents noted that the publisher of a textbook (s)he uses came out with a “FourthEdition, revised,” which was the same as the “Fourth Edition,” except that the problems weredifferent. “Students mistakenly purchase the wrong version and create a problem forthemselves,” the instructor commented. Several others noted, however, that new problemswould be of

Conference Session

Design Methodology and Evaluation 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamecia R. Jones, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

. References1. Carr RL, Bennett IV LD, Strobel J. Engineering in the K-12 STEM Standards of the 50 U.S. States: An Analysis of Presence and Extent. Journal of Engineering Education. 2012;101(3):1-26.2. Committee on K-12 Engineering Education, National Academy of Engineering, National Research Council. Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects. Washington, DC: National Academies Press; 2009.3. Dym C, Agogino A, Eris O, Frey D, Leifer L. Engineering design thinking, teaching, and learning. Journal of Engineering Education. 2005;94(1):103-120.4. Goldman S, Carroll MP, Kabayadondo Z, et al. Assessing d. learning: Capturing the Journey of Becoming a Design Thinker. In

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hollee Hitchcock Becker, The Catholic University of America

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

. William Braham5 places the establishment of discrete courses in structures forarchitecture students separate from studio as taking place in the 1940’s and 50’s. This impliesthat educators today were educated themselves in a curriculum that sequestered structures awayfrom the design studio.In the defense of the shift in design thinking, it is true that with an understanding of structuralconcepts, an architect may design a space without ever calculating a size. But, in reality, a spacedesigned without the ability to at least estimate component size will, in all likelihood, become avery different space once an engineer has finished the working drawings. Control of design isessential to the architect as is the ability to communicate with engineers

Conference Session

Assessment of Student Learning 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Herold, University of California, Riverside; Thomas Stahovich, University of California, Riverside; Kevin Rawson, University of California, Riverside

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Science, 1998.[11] Pezdek, K., Berry, T., and Renno, P. A. Children’s mathematics achievement: The role of parents’ perceptions and their involvement in homework. Journal of Educational Psychology, 94, 771–777, 2002.[12] Romero, C., Romero, J., Luna, J., and Ventura S. Mining Rare Association Rules from e-Learning Data. In Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Educational Data Mining, 2010.[13] Singh, K., Granville, M., and Dika, S. Mathematics and science achievement: Effects of motivation, interest, and academic engagement. Journal of Educational Research, 95, 323–332, 2002.[14] Oviatt, S., Arthur, A., and Cohen, J. Quiet interfaces that help students think. In Proceedings of the 19th annual

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

, Van Nostrand Reinhold New York 1990.6. Pahl G. and Beitz W and Wallacw K., Engineering Design: A Systematic Approach, 2nd Edition, Springer 1995.7. Ullman D.G.,The Mechanical Design Process, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, Singapore 2004.8. Mohd Hashim, Using Functional Descriptions to Assist the Redesign Process, PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, UK 1993.9. Sivaloganathan S., Abdulrahman A., ALDousari S., ALShamsi A. and ALAmeri A., Design of Next Generation Products by Novice Designers Using Function Based Design Interpretation, Proceedings of ICoRD’13, IITMadras, Chennai India, January 2013.10. Boothroyd G., Knight W.and Dewhurst P, Product Design for Manufacture and Assembly, 2nd Edition

Conference Session

Secondary (6-12) Outreach

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Crystal Jean DeJaegher, University of Virginia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

fabrication machines to design, build, and construct models. Evaluate Post CAD designs to design wall to elicit feedback from Prototype peers. Hand calculations and CAD software calculations are used to check specifications and constraints and also to calculate cost. Refine Design Use evaluation and peer feedback to refine model designs Finalize Solution Decide on final design solution for the challenge presented; share work with peers and teacher(s).Data SourcesThe data collection consisted of paper pretest and posttest assessments (see Appendix A) andonline embedded assessments (i.e. electronically stored

Conference Session

Computers in Education (CoED) Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fred W DePiero, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

ofthis paper for their helpful suggestions.Bibliography[1] Chickering, A., and Z. Gamson, “Seven Principles for Good Practice,” AAHE Bulletin, Vol. 39, ED282 491, March 1987.[2] DOE Report, Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis andReview of Online Learning Studies, 2009.[3] Waldorf, D. J., and Schlemer, L. T., "The Inside-Out Classroom: A Win-Win-Win Strategy forTeaching with Technology", Computers in Education Journal, 3 (1) 2012. Page 23.1398.14[4] www.coursera.org[5] www.edx.org[6] www.udacity.org[7] Sheppard, S. D., et al., Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field, Carnegie/Jossey-Bass

Conference Session

Pre-Service Development Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Tillman, The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

instructional technology courses forpreservice elementary teachers that feature digital fabrication might, through empiricalstudies such as this one, demonstrate impacts that justify continued development andassessment. Future studies might also expand beyond the scope of preservice elementaryteachers to include inservice elementary teachers, and studies involving K-12 students.Future studies might also study additional variable to teaching self-efficacy, and includefocus on achievement, engagement, and other pertinent constructs of interest. This studywas undertaken so as contribute to the line of research aimed at improving the educationof future STEM professionals in the American workforce.References1. Fulp, S. (2002). 2000 National survey of

Conference Session

Two-Year College Division Transfer Topics Part I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Mobley, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Clemson University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References1 Rice, T. J. (2008). Riding out the waves: Community college transfers graduating with bachelor's degrees.Dissertation, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, ID.2 Dougherty, K. J. (1987). The effects of community colleges: Aid or hindrance to socioeconomic attainment?Sociology of Education, 60, 86-103.3 Smith, P. (2010). You can’t get there from here: Five ways to clear roadblocks for college transfer students.Washington, DC: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research.4 Laanan, F. S. (2001). Transfer student adjustment. In New Directions for Community Colleges, 114, 5–13. San

Conference Session

Computer Based Grading and Learning Styles

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

generated during code compilation. Abrief review of the submitted reports was also provided. 12 students were enrolled in this course. Student submits assignment (code andStudent design). Su b m its As s ig nm en t Quantitatively Assesses Assignment Instructor

Conference Session

Mechanics, Hands-on Demo - Show & Tell!

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sinead C. MacNamara, Syracuse University; Joan V. Dannenhoffer P.E., Syracuse University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

ability that experienced engineers possess. “Most students do not find statics to be conceptually difficult, but are often overwhelmed by the myriad of small decisions that they must get correct if they are going to successfully solve a problem. Too often, this causes a student to question if he/she should continue to study engineering. The key idea implemented in ARCHIMEDES is a just-in-time feedback process for enhanced learning of problem- solving strategies.”7 The system divides the problems into steps that would logically be taken. For example, the first step in many statics problems is drawing a free-body diagram(s). Page

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society (LEES) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

learning process. All involved wouldbenefit. As one writer put it, “I think mentors should be role models, BUT a role model who hasn'tforgotten where s/he came from, how s/he got to where s/he is now and always looking back to seeif s/he can help those that came from the very same place.”3 Everyone has had to write, andengineering faculty continue to have to produce text throughout their careers. By taking their owntravels through communication as a means to get engineering students to look at their own tasks, abond can form that allows for the improvement of student text.ProcedureHow does one approach a situation where the faculty is to be asked to perhaps open up to studentsin an area that they may not be totally comfortable? How do you get