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INT. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Partnerships, and Implementations

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Susan Kubic Barnes, James Madison University

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International

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Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noah Miller, Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems; Timothy Boyd, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Eric Paul Pearson, Northrop Grumman

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Continuing Professional Development

company’s prestigious LTP (Leadership Training Program) and, just two cycles from graduation, planned and facilitated two recent offsite retreats, events involving a hundred participants, requiring months of de- tailed planning and acute project management. An avid nature lover, Boyd’s hobbies include back country camping and hiking as well as learning self reliance in the wild.Mr. Eric Paul Pearson, Northrop Grumman Eric Pearson has experienced an extensive career of personnel and technical development during the past twenty-nine years at Northrop Grunna Corporation. After leading teams through intense technical radar development programs he transitioned to personnel development and Unveristy recruiting in 2000 creating

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Basic Concepts in Entrepreneurship

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara A. Karanian Ph.D., Stanford University; Mona Eskandari, Stanford University; Jackie Liao, Stanford University; Zubair Ahmed

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

emotions andsensations and details of events that they have previously encountered within the frame of acurrent goal. The construct of episodic memory is informative12. Consider the following storyexample that came to us from one participating graduate student: “Aren’t first moments really just moments? Maybe they set off a new chain of events, and in a sense they are the first in a series of events that form a chapter or short story in a collection of short stories that make-up life? Well here are two memorable moments in my story: Al Wathba Prison, August 2011. Almost ten years after deciding to make my career in security and terrorism, I spent a short stint in Al Wathba Prison - a notorious prison in the middle of

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Innovative IE Curricula

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Page 23.890.3American Society for Engineering Education started a report based on a year-long discussionswithin the Society on the role and importance of educational scholarship to ensure the long-termexcellence of U.S. engineering education. This report3, released in 2012, was entitled“Innovation with Impact: Creating a Culture for Scholarly and Systematic Innovation inEngineering Education” sought to catalyze conversations on creating an engineering academicculture for scholarly and systematic innovation to ensure that the U.S. engineering educationenterprise keeps pace with changes in the engineering profession and in the world. The reportrecognizes among many other topics that engineering careers have become increasinglycollaborative

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Trends in Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex Albert, University of Colorado

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Educational Research and Methods

an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He earned a PhD with a dual focus in Construction Engineering and Management and Occupational Safety and Health from Oregon State University. He also earned a BS and MS in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University. For his efforts in teaching innovations, Dr. Hallowell has received the National Science Foun- dation CAREER award, Beavers Endowed Faculty Fellowship, John and Mercedes Peebles Innovation in Education Award, the ASCE New Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering’s Teaching Award, University of Colorado College of En- gineering and Applied Science Dean’s Performance Award

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"Modular" Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Washington State University; David Finkel, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University-Pullman; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Justin William Atkinson

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Chemical Engineering

his bachelor’s and Ph.D. degrees from Oregon State University, both in civil engineering. His Ph.D. degree includes a minor in science and mathematics education. His master’s degree is in environmental engineering from the University of California, Davis. Dr. Brown is a licensed professional civil engineer and has six years of experience designing water and waste water treatment facilities in central California. He was the recipient of the NSF CAREER award in 2011. Dr. Brown’s research interests are in conceptual change, epistemology, and social or situated cognition. Specifically, his research focuses on theoretical approaches to understanding why some engineering concepts are harder to learn than others, including

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First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University; Steve Haisley Patchin, Center for Pre-College Outreach - Michigan Technological University; Kimberly D'Augustino; Cody J Kangas, Michigan Technological University

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First-Year Programs

. Hurtado. “Maintaining Initial Interests: Developing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career Aspirations Among Underrepresented Racial Minority Students.” Los Angeles, CA: University of California, Los Angeles. 2011.18. “USA Science & Engineering Festival” www.usasciencefestival.org. Accessed January 7, 2013.19. “KidWind” learn.kidwind.org. Accessed December 21, 2012.20. “KCP GEAR-UP Program” http://www.admin.mtu.edu/edopp/programs-kcp.php Accessed December 21, 2012. Page 23.953.12Appendix A: Mind Trekkers Lesson Plan – Wind EnergyBlow Me AwayAmount of time Demo takes: 03:00-05:00 minutesMaterials

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Robotics, Mechatronics, and Control Systems - Multidisciplinary Perspectives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chad Eric Davis P.E., University of Oklahoma; Pakize S. Pulat, University of Oklahoma

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

values at their operating load as well as the electrical power,mechanical power, and efficiency. Performing detailed motor calculations is a great way toprovide a practical element to the course and something that will be useful to many of thestudents in their careers. A similar methodology was used in an introductory ECE class for non-majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.14 This paper14 shows detailed calculations andfigures of the motor theory that is taught in ENGR 3431.Next, the type of project that would motivate students to participate needed to be determined.With prior experience in FIRST robotics, we felt that it would be a good model for the robotproject portion of this course. FIRST is excellent at motivating students to

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Assessment of Community Engagement

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Kurt Paterson P.E., Michigan Technological University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; David O Kazmer, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Annie Soisson, Tufts University

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Community Engagement Division

Department of Engineering, which graduated its inaugural class in May 2012. At JMU, Dr. Pierrakos is the director of the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education (CIEE) and director of the Advanced Thermal Fluids Laboratory. Her interests in engineering education research center around recruitment and retention, engineer identity, engineering design instruction and methodology, learning through ser- vice, problem based learning methodologies, assessment of student learning, as well as complex problem solving. Her other research interests lie in cardiovascular fluid mechanics, sustainability, and K-12 en- gineering outreach. Dr. Pierrakos is a 2009 NSF CAREER Awardee. Dr. Pierrakos holds a B.S. in Engineering Science

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Capstone and Senior Design Projects Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Adriana Becker-Gomez, Rochester Institute of Technology (KGCOE); Carmen A Bovalino III, Rochester Institute of Technology, Student; Michael B Jones, RIT; Derrick Brazil, Rochester Institute of Technology; Michael R Caldwell, Graduate Student Rochester Institute of Technology; sajin george, RIT

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Engineering Technology

. He has been designing circuits and building prototypes since he was nine years old. His first software program was written when he was fifteen and has been selling worldwide ever since. Carmen is also very passionate about intelligent lighting and has been a Lighting Designer for eleven years. He has been the LD for countless productions ranging from theater to national rock concerts. Carmen has worked for Synaptics Incorporated and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing so far and cannot wait to start a career in embedded systems! He can be contacted at cab2753@rit.edu. Page 23.1195.1Michael B

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexandra Emelina Coso, Georgia Institute of Technology; Amy Pritchett, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Aerospace

made without considering theoperational context of the vehicle system 1-5 . These decisions can have significant impacts on theoverall design, the subsequent life-cycle costs, and the safety of stakeholders. Thus, it is criticalto examine how to better incorporate stakeholder requirements and context considerations earlyand throughout the design process.In the final year of most undergraduate curriculum, aerospace engineering students participate ina senior (also known as capstone) design course, which aims to provide an authentic designexperience for the students and to prepare them to overcome design-related challenges duringtheir careers. This authentic experience must introduce students to not only the technical andperformance components

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Curriculum and Program Developments, Exchanges, Collaborations, and Partnerships

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eileen Walz, University of Illinois; Keilin Jahnke, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Russell Korte, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; J. Bruce Elliott-Litchfield, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Judith A Sunderman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Valeri Werpetinski, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Laura D Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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International

observation and practice. While traveling studentswould often discuss social nuances with other project members and host preparatory teammeetings before many activities. Looking to these experiences for inspiration, curricula can bedeveloped to better prepare students to respond appropriately and effectively in a broad range ofcircumstances. Preparing students to be aware of communication barriers they may encounterand teaching them techniques to overcome these barriers is a lifelong skill that will directlyimprove their professional careers. The overlap between certain elements of communication andintercultural awareness should be noted and is a product of the nature of internationalexperiences.Components of Communication • Work across cultural and

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Computers in Education Division - General Technical Session 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glenn W Ellis, Smith College; Yanning Yu, Northwestern University

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Computers in Education

 improving  ideas.    A  great  deal  of   working   groups   that   will   grow   and   change   based   upon   your  evidence  indicates  that  the  best  way  to   interests;   create   higher-­‐level   concepts   that   rise   above   the  prepare  for  such  a  career  is  to   discourse;   and   engage   in   a   meta-­discourse   that   assesses  participate  in  knowledge  building  (see   community   progress   in   knowledge   advancement.   I’ll   be   there   to   help   you   every   step   of   the   way,   but   I   won’t   be   the   arbiter   of  sidebar  below).    In  knowledge  building

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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

future decisions can be made. These concepts,systems, processes, and procedures can then be applied to challenging new problems that todayare not even being considered. Israel4 (1995) stated that “a student who has completed atechnology education program should be able to participate as an active citizen by expressingtheir positions on technological issues, making wise consumer choices such as selecting, using,and disposing of technical artifacts, and making informed career choices.” Technologicalliteracy, according to Wiens21 (1995), “is essential to the political and economic empowermentof the citizen.”“Artifacts are probably our most obvious everyday encounter with technology. Therefore, a goodunderstanding of the nature of technical

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Simulation and Programming

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derek M Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

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Manufacturing

must satisfy industry uses which demand that thetechnology work correctly when needed. Thus, less time is spent in fixing bugs or limiting use towork around deficiencies in the tool. A broadly used commercial tool such as Vericut®, also hasa rich user and knowledge base that can be tapped to solve problems and to share models andfindings. Finally, students are being exposed to a tool that they will likely encounter again intheir future careers. This is important in the training of technologists, and it is a benefit for themto indicate this experience when they search for work.The Role of CNC Machining in the Curriculum CNC plays a significant role in the curriculums of both the MET and PET programs that areoffered by the ET department. This

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Tablets, Mobile and Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Chingnam Goh, University of Southern Queensland; Linda Ann Galligan, University of Southern Queensland; Harry Ku, University of Southern Queensland

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Computers in Education

boards including the QLD Division committee of Engineers Australia and its sub-committee on Education Linkage (input into K12 and Tertiary Education). His research inter- ests are in engineering education, engineering management, and renewable energy. He is a recipient of a USQ Faculty Award for Excellence in teaching-Early Career 2008, USQ Associate Fellow 2009, and USQ Senior Fellow 2010. He served as the 2012 QLD president of Engineers Australia.Dr. Linda Ann Galligan, University of Southern Queensland Dr. Linda Galligan is the Department of Mathematics and Computing’s academic liaison officer, se- nior lecturer and mathematics coordinator. She teaches mainly into first year statistics and mathemat- ics courses

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...by Design

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Wilson-Lopez, Utah State University - Teacher Education and Leadership; Emma R. Smith, Utah State University; Daniel L Householder, Utah State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

ofengineering might be less likely to use design processes or ‘engineering approaches’ to solveproblems, and we wanted to study how students with (at least some) background in engineeringenacted the design process in an ill-structured problem space.In order to find the seven research participants, we contacted all students who had attendedEngineering State and who lived within 60 miles of the university. Eleven of approximately 30students responded to our invitation to participate in the study. We conducted individualinterviews with each of the 11 students, asking them about their interests, their anticipated lifeand career trajectories, and the kinds of activities they liked to do with their families and friends.Questions about these and other topics

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Preparing for Practice

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel M. Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Edwin Cawthorne Jr., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Corey T Schimpf, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

Conference Session

Classes in Entrepreneurship

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel M. Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Edwin Cawthorne Jr., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

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Community Engagement Division Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bowa George Tucker, UMass Lowell; David O Kazmer, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kurt Paterson P.E., Michigan Technological University; Annie Soisson, Tufts University

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Community Engagement Division

identity, engineering design instruction and methodology, learning through ser- vice, problem based learning methodologies, assessment of student learning, as well as complex problem solving. Her other research interests lie in cardiovascular fluid mechanics, sustainability, and K-12 en- gineering outreach. Dr. Pierrakos is a 2009 NSF CAREER Awardee. Dr. Pierrakos holds a B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics, an M.S. in Engineering Mechanics, and a Ph.D. in Biomedical En- gineering from Virginia Tech.Dr. Chris Swan, Tufts UniversityDr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Dr. Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Environmental, &

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Curriculum and Program Developments, Exchanges, Collaborations, and Partnerships

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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International

jobs and starting their working careers. • Program dynamics. As described in Section 2, our focus on a strong, self-sustaining cohort is a key element in GSEP’s recruitment and retention strategy. Interactions between students returning from successful years abroad with those in the preparation phase are incredibly valuable for motivation and retention; there is nothing more meaningful and credible than an enthusiastic report from a peer.In sum, sending students abroad in the fourth year provides for a broad variety of logistical andpractical benefits, striking a good balance between preparation before going abroad and time todigest the experience and give back to the program upon return.How  important  is  the

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It Takes a Village: Engineering Beyond the Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Cate Samuelson, University of Washington

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Minorities in Engineering

of Washington. She also works as a Research Assistant at the University of Washington (UW) Center for Workforce Development (CWD), where she conducts qualitative research and analysis on the Project to Assess Climate in Engineering (PACE) project. Her research interests include P-20 school-community relations and community capacity building/development in low-income urban and first-ring suburban en- vironments, supporting low-income students in accessing quality educational opportunities and experi- ences, and providing pathways and supports for low-income students and other underrepresented groups to pursue STEM-related careers. Her dissertation study is focused on the role that a community-based organization

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RET Initiatives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zornitsa Georgieva, West Virginia University; Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University; Tyler A Saenz Saenz, West Virginia University; Miracle David Solley, West Virginia University; Darran Cairns, West Virginia University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

content, and real-world applications to societally-relevantproblems that they previously did not recognize. This transformation carried into theirclassrooms through design and problem-based learning units, and through increased advocacyfor sustainable energy solutions and STEM educational and career paths.Relevance and Integration in Secondary Mathematics and Science InstructionMathematics educators recognize the need to develop a more relevant curriculum for studentsand are exploring new approaches that connect mathematical concepts with real life. Scienceeducators are also increasingly situating science in societally-relevant contexts where scientificknowledge from different areas can be integrated to solve meaningful problems. There

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Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning through Laboratory Experiences

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Georgia L Harris, NIST

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

tobuild on concepts that were covered in the Fundamentals of Metrology course withoutcompletely covering each topic again, eliminating much of the previous duplication.Prerequisites for the course include having a demonstrated knowledge of basic mathematics andcompletion of a number of reading assignments. It was also determined during needs assessmentthat OWM instructors were spending excessive time helping students with remedial mathematicstasks. Successful completion of mathematics pre-examination is often required in the continuingeducation environment; however, course titles or numbers with designated passing levels couldbe used in a university setting. In the metrology career field, most professionals already have ascientific, mathematics

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K-12 Professional Development II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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So Yoon Yoon, INSPIRE, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yi Kong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

consider future careers as engineers.Making Mistakes It is O.K. to fail at an engineering task because students can learn from theiris O.K. mistakes.Teacher Increase of teachers’ interest and confidence in learning and teachingMotivation engineering.Anyone can do Anyone can do and all ages can learn engineering.EngineeringEngineering is Fun Engineering is fun for teachers and will be fun for their studentsTeacher Collaboration among teachers from the same grade or different grade levelsTeamwork to incorporate engineering into their classrooms. Page 23.838.9 70.0

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Study Abroad, International Experience, Exchange Programs and Student Retention

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keilin Tarum Deahl, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Eileen Walz, University of Illinois; Russell Korte, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Valeri Werpetinski, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Laura D Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Judith A Sunderman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; J. Bruce Elliott- Litchfield, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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International

on when you’re away from home, like when you’rein a situation like that [being in a foreign environment]. And you realize what’s important andwhat you want to be focusing on and what you should be focusing on. -Cameroon TripParticipantsYou don’t get that when you’re in a classroom. It’s when you’re out there and you’re talking topeople that are suffering from water-borne illnesses and have children that are malnourished,that you really see the need. And I was able to really understand that more. -Guatemala TripParticipantOne of the most salient outcomes of participation in EWB that was observed was personalgrowth. Students openly recognized the impact their involvement in EWB had on theirperspective of themselves, their career and the world

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Using Student Competitions to Enhance Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Carroll, University of Louisiana, Lafayette

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Civil Engineering

be provided with all the required information. In eithercase, the primary objective of the laboratory is not being met. Another option, contrary to thetraditional laboratory format, is to use Competition Based Learning in the course. Competition Based Learning is essentially project-based learning, still involving teams ofstudents in an open-ended assignment resembling a scaled down version of a problem they mayencounter in their career; the added twist is accounting for the performance of the resultingspecimen during final project testing with respect to other groups in the course. The hope is togenerate motivation in the students to have the best overall project and eliminate the tendency ofjust doing enough to get by. This paper

Conference Session

Potpouri - A Mix

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oai Ha, Utah State University; Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Mechanics

engineering problems in avariety of engineering fields. The CSA modules developed based on these software packagesrequire proprietary compatible software on users’ computers to play animation. Thesecommercial software packages are powerful, and instructors do not need to spend financial andhuman resources to develop CSA modules and programs. In addition, students have anopportunity to learn high-end simulation packages that they will use in senior level courses andin professional careers later on 43. However, because the commercial software packages arecomprehensive and require users to have full knowledge about the domain and to take time tolearn, the upfront and maintenance costs of these proprietary software packages are expensiveand can be

Conference Session

Perspectives and Approaches to Teaching Simulation and Design-Based Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Hossein Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Larry Everett Pearson, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

. She was recently recognized by the Bagley College of Engineering with the 2013 Career Award. She has also been recognized at MSU with the 2001 Outstanding Faculty Woman Award, a 2001 Hearin Professor of Engineering award, and the 1999 College of Engineering Outstanding Engineering Educator Award.Dr. Hossein Toghiani, Mississippi State University Dr. Hossein Toghiani is the Thomas B. Nusz Endowed professor and an associate professor of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State. He received his B.S.Ch.E., M.S.Ch.E., and Ph.D. in Chemical Engi- neering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. A member of the Bagley College of Engineering Academy of Distinguished Teachers, Dr. Toghiani has taught a variety of courses

Conference Session

Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhiyong Gu, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Bridgette Maria Budhlall, University of Massachusetts; Hongwei Sun, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Carol Forance Barry, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Alfred A. Donatelli, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Jill Hendrickson Lohmeier, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, Bethlehem, PA. with Professor Mohammed El- Aasser in the Emulsion Polymers Institute in the Department of Chemical Engineering as part of the Poly- mer Science and Engineering program. I received my Ph.D in 2000 for a dissertation entitled: ”Grafting Reactions in the Emulsion Polymerization of Vinyl Acetate using Poly(vinyl alcohol) as Emulsifier”. Upon graduation, I was hired into the Ph.D Career Development Program at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., PA. where I conducted three one-year rotations in each of the three divisions: Polymer Chemicals Technology, Corporate R&D Science & Technology Center (CSTC) and Gases and Electronics Advanced Technology. I gained experience developing photoresist polymers for