Conference Session

Assessment

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Dean Wheadon, Purdue University; Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

further research and analysis within and across GlobalInstructional Objectives to understand the relative importance of topics and how to measurequality. It is also important to study how this may vary across academic disciplines.There are limitations to focusing on business plans as the basis for such analysis. First, is theextent to which a business plan is truly an experiential learning activity versus a traditionalacademic assignment. In the literature, experiential learning has a precise definition and itsmajor characteristics have been well agreed upon (Kolb & Fry, 1975; Kolb, 1984). When donecorrectly, it consists of 4 phases: 1) providing an action for students to experience, 2) havingstudents reflect on the action and experience, 3

Conference Session

Capstone Design Courses and Tools in support of Systems Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Guerra, NASA Headquarters; Gloria A. Murphy, NASA; Lisa D. May, NASA Headquarters

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Systems Engineering

teams do not actively use systems engineering processes, butinstead write their paper to match the rubric after the design and build of their lunabot. Suchbehavior completely misses the point of the paper as a required element of the competition. Infact, one student mentioned that she was responsible for writing the paper, and upon completion Page 23.203.12she realized that the systems engineering processes could have helped the team design a betterlunabot. Even worse, some teams completely ignore the rubric and submit a paper reflecting partof their course requirements or a paper written at the last minute.Table 8 shows the distribution of

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ida B Ngambeki, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Dennis R. Depew, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Melissa Jane Dark, Purdue University; Rylan C. Chong, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering and Public Policy

information; exposureexperiences allow students to apply and contextualize knowledge; and longer experiences likecourses and programs give students time to reflect on their progress and provide moreopportunities for them to control their learning.Bloom’s taxonomy provides another way to demonstrate the affordances of the differentapproaches to policy learning. In this taxonomy there are four types of knowledge viz. factualknowledge, conceptual knowledge, procedural knowledge and metacognitive knowledge19.Programs and certificates can cover all these forms of knowledge where talks and seminars mayonly cover one domain such as factual knowledge. The same can be said for the levels ofintellectual behavior outlined in the cognitive domain of Bloom’s

Conference Session

Global Competency and What Makes a Successful Engineer

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Gustafson, Ohio State University; Miriam Regina Simon, Ohio State University

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International

. 107-22, 2006.[3] G. M. Warnick, P. P. Magleby and B. E. Nelson, "Developing a Pervasive, College-wide Approach to Integrating Achievement of Global Competence into the Curriculum," American Society for Engineering Education AC 2012-4834, San Antonio, TX, 2012.[4] S. Klein-Gardner and A. Walker, "Defining Global Competence for Engineering Students," American Society for Engineering Education AC 2011-1072, VanCouver, BC, CA, 2011.[5] I. T. B. Clarke, N. D. Wright and R. M. McMillen, "Student Intercultural Proficiency from Study Abroad Programs," Jornal of Marketing Edcuation, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 173-81, 2009.[6] T. Williams, "The Reflective Method of Intercultural Competency: A Multidimensional, Qualitative Approach

Conference Session

Assessment

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Gardner promotes what is known aseducation for understanding. Further, one should make sure that the assessment and evaluationis completely holistic (Gardner, 1993). This ensures that student success outcomes are exactlydetermined and is measured accurately (Armstrong, 1994). Many scholars have alsorecommended and supported a value-added concept of education by doing assessments before,during, and after a course (Barr & Tagg, 1995). In his book Learning Paradigm College JohnTagg identifies essential features for generating such a paradigm and provides a flexible guideand a blueprint for implementing specific changes (Tagg 2003). It is important that the aims and objectives of discovery approach are reflected in everyaspect of the

Conference Session

It's Elementary

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eduardo Alfonso Suescun-Florez, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Ryan Francis Cain, PS 3 The Bedford Village School; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Magued G. Iskander P.E., Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

their favorite aspect of thescience course. The classroom teacher believed that concepts learned in soil mechanics weremore memorable to the students than those encountered in a traditional class. Finally, we believethat the opportunity for elementary school students to interact closely with goal-oriented rolemodels, who are studying engineering, will help them to develop academic goals for themselves.5. Reflections, Sustainability, and Conclusions The observations on student engagement from the Fellow and classroom teacher arelargely positive for both science and math lessons. The students were reported to be eager toparticipate in the lesson and actively encourage other classmates to join. They attentively listenedto the lesson

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Mehmet Ayar, TUBITAK; Dennie L. Smith, Texas A&M University; Christine Ehlig-Economides, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods

, or recommendation presented are thoseof the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References[1] Sadler, T. D. (2009). Situated learning in science education: Socio-scientific issues as contexts for practice. Studies in Science Education, 45(1), 1-42.[2] Wenger, E. (1998). Communities of practice: learning, meaning, and identity, Cambridge, MA: Cambridge University Press.[3] Wenger, E., White, N., Smith, J., & Rowe, K. (2005). Technology for communities. Retrieved from http://technologyforcommunities.com/[4] Yalvac, B., Ehlig-Economides, C., Brooks, L. A., & Smith, D., (2009, July). An international, interdisciplinary, and dynamic approach to teaching energy utilization and

Conference Session

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

attempt to describe a pedagogical innovation anddemonstrate its impact on student learning. These studies include qualitative measurements ofimprovement such as student feedback in learning logs 1 and quantitative measurements such asperformance on examinations 2. The vast majority of researchers assess the impacts of newteaching methods primarily using correlational or comparative studies. They often gatherempirical data to understand if there is an improvement combined with qualitative feedback instudent reflections to understand why the intervention was successful or unsuccessful. Nearly allof these pedagogical studies aim to measure the improvement in learning resulting from anintervention. These studies essentially aim to perform a

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay McCormack, University of Idaho; Ashley Ater Kranov, ABET; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Patrick D. Pedrow P.E., Washington State University; Edwin R. Schmeckpeper, Norwich University

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Educational Research and Methods

expressed in this material are those of theauthors and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Science Foundation.8. References 1. Loughry, M., Ohland, M., and Moore, D. “Development of a theory-based assessment of team member effectiveness”, Educational and Psychological Measurement, 67, 505-524. 2. Mourtos, N. “Defining, teaching, and assessing lifelong learning skills”, Proceedings from the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2003. 3. McMartin, F., McKenna, A., and Youssefi, K., “Scenario assignments as assessment tools for undergraduate engineering education”, IEEE Transactions on Education, 43(2), 2000, 111-119. 4. Sindelar, M., Shuman, L, Besterfield-Sacre

Conference Session

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

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joe D Manous Jr P.E., Institute for Water Resources, USACE; Jon D Nelson, Tetra Tech, Inc.

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Civil Engineering

contract administration, marketing, resources management, and computer aided design (CAD) based work. It is noteworthy that many interviewees had not been fully aware of the differences in content or opportunities between ETAC and EAC accredited programs when making decisions about colleges. The information is limited, but common reasons for selecting ETAC (technology) rather than EAC (engineering) programs often reflected personal situations (i.e., location, cost, grades, etc.) rather than an understanding of the job Page 23.947.6 opportunities offered by these programs. In some states, a limitation

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clara Pérez-Molina, DIEEC - National Distance Education University; Maria José Albert Gomez, UNED; Rosario Gil, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED); GABRIEL DIAZ ORUETA, UNED; Elio Sancristobal, uned; Sergio Martin, UNED - Spanish University for Distance Education; Mohamed Tawfik, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED); Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Alberto Pesquera, UNED; Félix García Loro

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Graduate Studies

taskanalysis, work modelling, use-case modelling and process map, used in other domains such assoftware engineering design and healthcare [13]. The PAC workflow model is in line with theRational-Linear approach, which represents one of the strongest traditions in the curriculumdevelopment. In addition, the PAC workflow model reflects research on instructionaldevelopment models. A summary of the actions initiated at the PAC project according to the proposedmodel is featured below.6.1 Reference Situation The content of the curriculum should be determined by the referent situation; that isthe work situation in which students who are enrolled in the curriculum will apply theirknowledge, skills, and attitudes after graduation. There can be

Conference Session

Pre-Service Development Initiatives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Bethke Wendell, University of Massachusetts Boston

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering and literacy approach, design challenges are drawn from children’sliterature. Students and teachers read texts closely, analyze the plot for problems faced by thecharacters, design and test solutions to the problems, and then reflect in writing about theproblems and solutions. Although new engineering-and-literacy research studies are uncoveringa great deal about elementary teachers’ and students’ engagement with literature-basedengineering experiences, we have limited understanding of what pre-service teachers can knowand do related to engineering design, and what they need to be effective at bringing engineeringdesign to their future students. In order to design effective elementary teacher preparationapproaches in engineering, we need

Conference Session

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

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry G Cooke P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Todd Dunn, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Scott B. Wolcott P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

agencies or entities from a business standpoint. However,these considerations are more reflective of dealing with the business climate rather thanreflective of the abilities of the RIT-CET graduate to perform the necessary work effectively.ConclusionsFrom the data collected from the supervisors/department heads of civil engineering firms thatemploy graduates of the Bachelor of Science in civil engineering technology degree at RochesterInstitute of Technology (RIT), the conclusions outlined below can be reached concerning theabilities and preparedness of these graduates for pursuing careers in civil engineering design. • RIT-CET graduates enter their first year of employment with adequate technical design and adequate communication skills

Conference Session

Potpouri - A Mix

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen N Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania

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Mechanics

. Agree 6 c. Disagree 1 d. Strongly Disagree 0 3) The quality of design work reflected by the Capstone Design posters was equivalent to that of an entry-level engineer. a. Strongly Agree 3 b. Agree 7 c. Disagree 1 d. Strongly Disagree 0After hearing the formal oral presentation for the final team design for the capstone course,evaluations were collected from both industry representatives and other engineering faculty. Thequestions and responses collected from the summer of 2012 (11 total responses) are as follows: 1) Effectiveness of

Conference Session

Institutional Transformations

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen J. Horton PE, University of Maine; Amy Fried, University of Maine ; Mary Madden, University of Maine

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Women in Engineering

to initiate administrative structures and processes, and support early efforts. Thepermanent Director hired had been a faculty member at the institution and the internal evaluatorfor the initiative. In her role as evaluator she had attended several AIC meetings and observedthe dynamics and process. Upon assuming the role of Director, she advocated for changes in theAIC with the goal of creating more input and ownership into institutional changes targeted by theADVANCE grant.The second year and the AICAdditional changes in the AIC’s operations grew out of the core team’s reflections on the firstyear of the grant and the feedback offered by the external evaluator after a campus visit near theend of year one. The external evaluator made two key

Conference Session

Design Pedagogy and Curriculum 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego; Frank G Jacobitz, University of San Diego; Michael S. Morse, University of San Diego; Truc T. Ngo, University of San Diego

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Design in Engineering Education

are identical. Survey statements about aninstructor-provided example racer, however, are different and aim to assess the actual usefulnessof the example racer (exemplar group) or the potential usefulness of an example racer (controlgroup).Students in each section of the class were asked to score their agreement or disagreement withthe twelve statements itemized in Table 1. In addition, they were asked to provide short answersto the questions included among some of the statements. Notice that eight of the twelvequestions are identical for the exemplar and control sections. Questions concerning the presenceof an example (questions 6, 8, 9, and 11) are slightly reworded to reflect the difference betweenexemplar and control sections.Students used

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

to tell.36Finally, the post-conference survey asked participants to provide a written response to the open-ended question, “As a result of the Public Works for Public Learning conference, whatopportunities/outcomes would you most like to see developed to advance this field of work?”Participants’ answers were diverse and reflected the conference’s broad professional audience.The most common response though was a request for increased dissemination via related projectpresentations at other professional conferences for engineering, public works, and informalscience education practitioners. In particular, these comments voiced a need for the continueddevelopment of interdisciplinary collaborations and for more information regarding

Conference Session

Robotics, Mechatronics, and Control Systems - Multidisciplinary Perspectives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

sensor, and 1 ultrasound sensor. Many additional sensors are also available from LEGO.The LEGO Mindstorm kit also includes an adequate supply of LEGO pieces. Additionally, anLED flashlight is purchased separately and included in the toolbox. The light sensors can beused in reflective mode with an internal LED source or in ambient mode, where a flashlight orother form of external lighting can be used to control the robot. The students are then required toinstall LabView and the NXT Robotics module on their laptops, both of which can bedownloaded from NI.com. More advanced projects can also be implemented with this 10platform. For example, we used these NXT kits in the Fall 2012 semester in an upper division

Conference Session

FPD 5: Transitions and Student Success, Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University; Laura Darrah, Residence Life, Western Michigan University; Paul V. Engelmann, Western Michigan University; Cynthia Halderson, Western Michigan University; Bryan W. Thumme, Western Michigan University; Anetra Grice, Western Michigan University

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First-Year Programs

recommendations expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do notnecessary reflect the views of NSF.References1. Gabelnick, F., MacGregor, J., Matthews, R.S., and Smith, B.L. Learning Communities Creating Connections Among Students, Faculty, and Disciplines, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA, 1980.2. Tsang, E., and Halderson, C. (2008). “Create Learning Communities to Enhance Success for Students with Diverse Academic Preparation Background,” Proceedings of Frontiers In Education Conference, October 22-25, 2008, Saratoga Springs, NY, Session S1D.3. Banta, T.W., and Kuh, G. (1998). “A Missing Link in Assessment: Collaboration Between Academic and Student Affairs Professionals,” Change, March/April, pp. 40-46.4. Stringer, J

Conference Session

FPD 5: Transitions and Student Success, Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Skurla, Baylor University; Steven R. Eisenbarth, Baylor University

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First-Year Programs

science? Non-transfers 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 From the beginning High School - Freshman or Sophomore year High School - Junior or Senior year First year in Community College Second year in Community CollegeFigures 2 and 3 reflect student feedback on their understanding of the SAS program’srequirements and of the requirements for their major. Traditional students entering ourengineering programs are required to enrolling in an introduction to engineering course. Thiscourse is designed to help students explore engineering as a career choice. It also includes

Conference Session

iSTEM

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Harpeth Hall School and Vanderbilt University; Crystal Tricia Chukwurah, Duke University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

opinions,findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authorsand do not necessarily reflect the views of our donors.Bibliography 1. Jeffers, A.T., Safferman, A.G. & Safferman, S.I. (2004). Understanding K-12 engineering outreach programs. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 130(4), 95-108. 2. Fadali, M. S., Robinson, M., and McNichols, K. (2000). Teaching engineering to K – 12 students using role playing games. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education 2000 Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO. Washington, D.C.: American Society for Engineering Education. 3. Klein-Gardner, SS. (2012). K-Career Directions for Women. Paper

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antoine Jean-Pierre Tixier, University of Colorado at Boulder; Alex Albert, University of Colorado

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Construction

perceptions of knowledge and skills required for construction career success. International Journal of Construction Education and Research. 2013;9(1):19-38.16. Findley M, Smith S, Kress T, Petty G, Enoch K. Safety program elements in construction. Prof Saf. 2004;49(2):14-21.17. Ho DCP, Ahmed SM, Kwan JC, Ming FYW. Site safety management in hong kong. J Manage Eng. 2000;16(6):34-42.18. Cameron I, Hare B, Davies R. Fatal and major construction accidents: A comparison between scotland and the rest of great britain. Saf Sci. 2008;46(4):692-708.19. Pinto A, Nunes IL, Ribeiro RA. Occupational risk assessment in construction industry– Overview and reflection. Saf Sci. 2011;49(5):616-624.20. Roudsari BS, Ghodsi M. Occupational injuries in tehran. Injury

Conference Session

Using graphics in the rest of the engineering courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ananda Mani Paudel, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

but also in cost anddelivery time. SolidWorks Sustainability accounts for both the distance and mode oftransportation used to deliver the product throughout its supply chain: air, truck, rail, and ship.In addition to distance and type of transportation, consideration of the quality of the fuel usedmakes this model detail oriented. The fuel that is used during transportation differs with fuelsource and refining technology, and has different acidification potential from the exhaustemission16.In comparing different environmental impacts to each other that reflects a comparable scale ofeffects SolidWorks Sustainability has formulated a sequential computation plan. As a first step,the software gathers specific environmental impacts of each

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven W Villachica, Boise State University; Anthony Wayne Marker, Boise State University; Donald Plumlee, Boise State University; Linda Huglin; Amy Chegash, Boise State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

) Grant No. 1037808Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are thoseof the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Page 23.1166.2AbstractPublished research has provided a robust set of documented tools and techniques fortransforming individual engineering courses in ways that use evidence-based instructionalpractices. Many engineering faculty are already aware of these practices and would like to use 2them. However, they still face significant implementation barriers. The E R2P effort

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen L Kitto, Western Washington University; Debra S. Jusak, Western Washington University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

thestudents would know most of the answers before we began the assessment as thequestions are indeed very basic. The students overall performed the worst on the basicchemistry questions (only 44%), while they only did only somewhat better on thequestions reflecting on hands-on learning (55%).We also examined whether the students’ scores in these three content areas made adifference in their performance on four low stakes quizzes and the two mid-term exams.Only one minor difference was noted on the first three quizzes in that on quiz three, thestudents scoring higher in basic science knowledge, scored higher than their peers. But,on quiz 4, student outcomes were different for those students scoring higher (upper 50%)on their pre-course assessment

Conference Session

Introducing New Methodologies and the Incoming Students to Engineering Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Flora S Tsai, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Kyle H Wong, Singapore American School

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International

submitted at least oneassignment, 2,417 took the final exam. 1303 earned the regular certificate (acompletion rate of 2.1%). Of the 145 students submitting a final project, 107earned the programming (i.e. 'with distinction') version of the certificate.There was a note the Coursera certificate, which stated that the online offering ofthis class does not reflect the entire curriculum offered to students enrolled at theUniversity. This statement does not affirm that this student was enrolled as astudent at the University in any way. It does not confer a grade, credit, or degree,and it does not verify the identity of the student.As Coursera courses are self-enrolling and often require no prerequisites, it couldbe possible that students are not matched

Conference Session

FPD 9: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part III: Research, Sustainability, and Professionalism

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stanley M. Forman, Northeastern University; Susan F Freeman, Northeastern University

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First-Year Programs

universal organization and time management technique for allstudents! Next popular was planning ahead, though the Honors students seemed to utilize thistechnique less than the Non-Honors students. Since all these students are newly matriculated,the students are generally reflecting their high school experience, where Honors students mayhave had less need to do pre-planning, given their aptitude and capabilities. Do work promptlywas chosen and utilized by all student categories, though at a lower preference rate. Use acalendar was the overwhelming choice of Honors students and much less so for Non Honorsstudents, though this tool was at about the same preference level overall as prioritize work.There still is a drive to either get the work done or

Conference Session

Visualization tools and uses in graphics

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melchor Garcia Dominguez, Universidad de Las palmas de Gran Canaria; Jorge Martin-Gutierrez, Universidad de La Laguna; Cristina Roca, University of Las Plamas de Gran Canaria

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Engineering Design Graphics

. Page 23.1253.13Overall, they have reached a satisfactory motivation level. There are positive performance, whichis reflected in motivational factors, concretely over the learning strategies scale. It is remarkablethat the highest level is in anxiety, possibly as a consequence of insecurity caused by the lack ofexplanatory material for the proposed activities. The training is made so students can acquirebasic knowledge about orthogonal views through their own finds and intuition.Table 6. Motivation factors (subscales) Motivational factors Mean SD Control beliefs and learning self-effectiveness 3,73 1,79 Self-effectiveness performance

Conference Session

Preparing for Practice

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Raymond Edward Boyles, Technology and Engineering Education

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Educational Research and Methods

] developed a study to explore electronic troubleshooting in different contexts of design,production, and repair. He made reference to the model explained by Johnson [11], the TechnicalTroubleshooting Model, that reflected the cognitive process flow of an engineer engaged introubleshooting technical problem. The model is divides into two main phases (a) hypothesisgeneration and (b) hypothesis evaluation. In phase one the problem-solver acquires informationfrom internal or external sources that can be used to support a representation of the problem.Following this representation, one or more hypothesis are developed that may account for thefault. In phase two, the problem solver evaluates a hypothesis generated in phase one andattempts to confirm or

Conference Session

Motivation and Self-Efficacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Reid Brown, Virginia Tech; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

consequencevalidity. Construct validity is how well an instrument measures a construct, and whether thatconstruct is measured with sufficient depth. In this study, we show this type of validity throughadapting and developing multiple questions per construct, aimed at measuring different aspectsof how those constructs were originally defined and consulting experts whether those itemsmatch the constructs they were intending to measure. Finally, further construct validity is shownthrough factor analysis. Content validity is how much an individual’s responses to certain items reflect theconstruct the items intend to measure. Messik39 notes that construct and content validity aretypically shown through similar methods. Thus, the methods discussed for