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NSF Grantees' Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University; Joshua Gisemba Bagaka's, Cleveland State University; Matthew W Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Rebecca A Atadero, Colorado State University; Manoochehr Zoghi P.E., California State University, Fresno; Philip W. Johnson, University of Alabama; Tara L. Cavalline, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Michael K Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
. These are: (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g) an ability to communicate effectively (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues2.This paper will focus on the use of failure case studies to address the professional component ofthe curriculum. This is because while assessing the degree of attainment of the technicalcomponent is relatively easy to assess through fundamentals of engineering exam results
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
Paper ID #6659The Arrows in Our Backs: Lessons Learned Trying to Change the Engineer-ing CurriculumDr. Steven W Villachica, Boise State University Dr. Steven Villachica is an associate professor of Instructional and Performance Technology (IPT) at Boise State University. His research interests focus on leveraging expertise in the workplace in ways that meet organizational missions and business goals. He is currently working on an NSF grant to increase engineering faculty adoption of evidence-based instructional practices [NSF #1037808: Engineering Ed- ucation Research to Practice (E2R2P)]. A frequent author and
Conference Session
Thermal Sciences
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Georg Pingen, Union University
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Mechanical Engineering
Paper ID #6995Team-Based Learning and Screencasts in the Undergraduate Thermal-FluidSciences CurriculumDr. Georg Pingen, Union University Georg Pingen is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Department at Union University in Jackson, TN. He teaches courses across the Mechanical Engineering curriculum with a focus on thermal-fluid- sciences. His research interests are in the areas of computational fluid dynamics, topology optimization, and engineering education. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado in aerospace engineer- ing sciences
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Programs in Entrepreneurship
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Monique Fuchs, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Frederick F. Driscoll, Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
encouraged to participate and engage inthe innovation lab to expand their learning experiences from the first semester to senior year. Asstudents move through an innovation and entrepreneurship environment they can increase theirresponsibilities by moving from team member to managing small project teams. Thus, the Centeris designed to foster interdisciplinary, project based, and collaborative activities with internaland/or external constituencies which can bring together cross-curricular interests and projectsthat may occur in three different formats: (1) integral part of the curriculum, (2) extra-curricularprojects among departments and/or subject matter areas, (3) projects focusing on outside
Conference Session
Fresh Perspectives on Information Literacy
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John B. Napp, University of Toledo; Phoebe Jane Ballard, The University of Toledo
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Engineering Libraries
Paper ID #7027Information Literacy Instruction Assignment In An Online ModuleProf. John B. Napp, University of Toledo John Napp is Associate Professor and Engineering Librarian at the University of Toledo. He has been with the University since 2001. Previously he was Librarian for an environmental engineering firm. His main research interests are information literacy and engineering librarianship.Ms. Phoebe Jane Ballard, The University of Toledo Phoebe Ballard is senior instructional designer with The University of Toledo’s Learning Ventures and possesses an M.Ed. in Educational Technology as well as B.A. in Art. She has
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Aerospace Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michael A. Swartwout, Saint Louis University; Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.
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Aerospace
equipped to teach systems engineering, and that students should enter the workforce assoon as possible in order to learn to become good systems engineers. [3,4] One of the citedbenefits of the Air Force-sponsored University Nanosat spacecraft competition is that it givesstudents the chance to “fail” on their own, student-built satellites, and thus spare their futureemployers from having them learn the lesson on the job. [1] We applaud the University NanosatProgram’s approach; we want to formally integrate it into the curriculum at our university.We believe that hands-on, student-led projects provide a unique opportunity to provide relevanttraining in systems engineering, project management and related disciplines. The use ofengineering failures as
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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
students build communicationskills within the K-12 classroom9.Symbiotic partnerships among K-12, university, and industry professionals benefit the entire K-16 community, however, such professional connections can be difficult to make8. Factors such ascommunication, support, and timing are key to forming successful partnerships5. Therefore, K-12 teachers, university, and members of industry need opportunities such as professionalnetworking that combine such factors for connections to be made.Teaching STEM in the K-12 ClassroomsTo be effective STEM must be introduced as early as possible in the K-12 curriculum. Today,STEM integration in the classroom has become nationwide. Engineering skills and knowledgecan now be found in the educational
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Biomedical Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bradley P. Sutton, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Manuel Alejandro Ramirez Garcia, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer Lynne DUPE Bailey
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Biomedical
Paper ID #6242Works in Progress: Development of Integrated Computer Simulations andLaboratory Exercises for Teaching Human PhysiologyDr. Bradley P. Sutton, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Sutton joined the Bioengineering Department at the University of Illinois in 2006 and is currently an associate professor. He received his B.S. in General Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He earned master’s degrees in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2003. He has affiliations with the Beckman Institute, Electrical and
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Design Methodology and Evaluation 2
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Donal Padraic Holland, Trinity College Dublin; Conor Walsh P.E., Harvard University; Gareth J. Bennett, Trinity College Dublin
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Design in Engineering Education
). Reverse Engineering as a Learning Tool in Design Process. 119th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, San Antonio, TX, 2012.[22] Sheppard, S. D. (1992). Mechanical Dissection: An experience in how things work. Proceedings, Engineering Foundation Conference on Engineering Education: Curriculum Innovation & Integration, 6–10.[23] Dalrymple, O. O., Sears, D. A., & Evangelou, D. (2011). The Motivational and Transfer Potential of Disassemble/Analyze/Assemble Activities. Journal of Engineering Education, 100(4), 741-759.[24] Lipson, H., Moon, F. C., Hai, J., & Paventi, C. (2005). 3-D printing the history of mechanisms. Journal of Mechanical Design, 127, 1029–1033.[25] Spiro, R. J., Feltovich, P. J., Jacobson, M. J., &
Conference Session
Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Claire L. Antaya, Arizona State University; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Piervincenzo Rizzo, University of Pittsburgh; Amy E. Landis, Arizona State University
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Civil Engineering
Paper ID #6817Incorporating Sustainability into the Civil Engineering curriculum via crosscourse collaborationsClaire L. Antaya, Arizona State UniversityDr. Melissa M. Bilec, University of PittsburghDr. Piervincenzo Rizzo, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Piervincenzo Rizzo earned his Laurea—M.S. equivalent—in Aeronautical Engineering at the Univer- sity of Palermo, Italy in 1998. After serving in the Italian Army Corps of Engineering, Dr. Rizzo moved to the U.S.A. where he earned a master’s degree in 2002 and a Ph.D. in 2004 in Structural Engineering at the University of California at San Diego. In September 2006 he became an
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Mathematics Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrew Grossfield P. E., Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology
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Mathematics
Paper ID #5914Introducing Calculus to the High School Curriculum: Curves, Branches andFunctionsDr. Andrew Grossfield P. E., Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology Throughout his career Dr. Grossfield, has combined an interest in engineering and mathematics. He earned a BSEE at the City College of New York. During the early sixties, he obtained an M.S. de- gree in mathematics at the Courant Institute of NYU at night while working full time as an engineer for aerospace/avionics companies. He studied continuum mechanics in the doctoral program at the University of Arizona. He is a member of ASEE, IEEE and MAA
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Capstone Design Courses and Tools in support of Systems Engineering Education
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston (CoT); Heidar Malki, University of Houston (CoT); Xiaohui Yuan, University of North Texas
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Systems Engineering
monitor and control a physical system based on customerrequirements collected. At the component level, learning modules and related hands-on experiments were developedfrom a system design perspective to provide an opportunity for students to learn how to select theappropriate sensors to monitor the physical phenomenon and how to design necessary analog anddigital signal conditioning circuits to connect them to micro-controller/computers. The systemlevel learning modules were designed to help students familiarize themselves with currenttechnology used in monitoring and control such as integrated sensor boards, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) general purpose DAQ hardware and software development environment. At the network level, six hands-on
Conference Session
NSF Grantees' Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Engineering Technology); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Jack G. Zhou, Drexel University (Eng.)
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
exposure to potential careers in the CNCand modern manufacturing technology areas of manufacturing, as well as the overcomingprecision metrology skills shortages by incorporating current advances in CNC technology andengineering metrology into our undergraduate program with an emphasis placed on thelaboratory activities and projects that will simulate innovative design, design analysis andprocess simulation, prototyping and improvement cycle. 2) Using Project Centered Learning(PCL) pedagogy in the learning modules, students will develop skills to confront ambiguity anduncertainty as expected and integral part of the solving engineering problems.Through the developed and implemented experimental settings during this project, we arebeginning to
Conference Session
Information and Network Security
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Krystal S Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center; Chuck Gardner, New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy; Anthony Joseph Taffaro Jr., New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy; Marvin Nelson, Benton High School
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Computing & Information Technology
the program into the schools through the Cyber Science class, studentswho could not attend the camp could receive the benefits of the Cyber Discovery content. Theteam expanded the camp curriculum to include more in depth coverage of concepts as well asadditional content. Cyber Science, like Cyber Discovery, uses a microcontroller to conveyconcepts and provide a level of engagement for the students while integrating the engineering,computer science, and liberal arts disciplines. The disciplines are completely interwoven. In agiven week, students will learn various cyber themed concepts6. For instance, students learnabout artificial intelligence by programming the microcontroller to read input from a sensor tonavigate a given route. Then they
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Issues of Outreach and Interest in Engineering
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Meagan C Pollock, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Women in Engineering
Paper ID #8102Equipping an Army of Ambassadors: A Workshop Model for a STEM Ca-reer Speaker’s BureauMs. Meagan C Pollock, Purdue University, West Lafayette Meagan Pollock is a Doctoral Candidate at the School of Engineering Education, Purdue University, and is a recipient of a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. She received a B.S. in Computer Science from Texas Woman’s University, and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University. Prior to beginning her doctoral studies, she worked as a engineer for Texas Instruments
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A Challenge to Engineering Educators
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lisa DuPree McNair, Virginia Tech; Wende Garrison, Virginia Tech
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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
; whatmisconceptions, preconceived notions, and biases people bring to learning; how to work withdiverse groups; [and] how to use learning and collaboration technologies” 4, p. 11. However, manystudents do not have the opportunity to teach during their graduate career, and many teachingassistantship programs do not provide pedagogical training. Also, within prevailing academiccultures in engineering, teaching assistantships are often not as highly valued as researchassistantships.    Our project addresses this issue through an approach that promotes integrative thinking throughdigital portfolio construction. Our portfolio curriculum guides students through the process ofcollecting and posting evidence of their work in teaching, research, service and lifelong
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iSTEM
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David R. Heil, David Heil & Associates, Inc.; Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering; Susan E. Burger, David Heil & Associates, Inc.
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
regarding the impact of the program or a review of research literature on integrated curriculum? 4. Do the authors present information or insights that are likely to contribute to developing a taxonomy for integrated STEM education and/or an agenda for future research? 5. Is the focus of the article/report on formal K-12 education and learning and/or informal learning using an integrated STEM approach or program?Articles did not have to meet all five criteria in order to be included in the review, but meetingthe first criteria was necessary, and meeting additional criteria increased their chance of beingincluded in the final review. Following this initial analysis, full text copies of 200 of thesecitations were obtained to assess
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Information and Network Security
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University; Munish Sharma, Northern Illinois University
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Computing & Information Technology
Sharma, Northern Illinois University Page 23.807.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Internet Accessible Remote Experimentation with Integrated Learning Management System AbstractResearchers and academics are developing Internet accessible remote laboratories, but only afew of them are in use for course delivery. One of the main drawbacks of developed systems isthe lack of an efficient Learning Management System (LMS). Most of the available LMS aredesigned for lecture classes (online or hybrid) and are not
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Aerospace Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Alexandra Emelina Coso, Georgia Institute of Technology; Amy Pritchett, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Aerospace
focus of design was viewed as a technical problem that does notaffect “others” or “humans”38 (pg. 157). This is a narrow perspective of design, especially in thecontext of vehicle design, which impacts operators, passengers, etc. Page 23.1219.5SummaryStakeholder and operational context considerations can be incorporated into an aerospacecurriculum through a variety of mechanisms. Within an isolated course, students can begin toperceive the critical nature of humans in aerospace design. However, if it is not integrated into thecapstone design curriculum, this course may not be sufficient for providing students with abroader perspective of design
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Outreach Along the K-12 Pathways to Engineering
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Susan A. Pruet, Mobile Area Education Foundation; James Van Haneghan, University of South Alabama; Melissa Divonne Dean, Engaging Youth through Engineering
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
relevance to students provides the unifying theme and “hook” for each module, highlighting the “why Page 23.1342.4 bother” of learning mathematics and science.12 & 13 Modules systematically develop team work/communication skills.14& 15 The engineering design challenges involve technology, equipment and materials in the applications of mathematics and science content, promoting an integrated STEM curriculum.16Doug Clements’ Curriculum Research Framework 17 has guided the research and developmentcycle of the EYE Modules. Consistent with that framework, there have been multiple phases offormative development and
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Experience in Assessing Technological Literacy
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Claire L. Antaya, Arizona State University; Kristen Parrish PhD, Arizona State University; Elizabeth A Adams P.E., Chandler Gilbert Community College; Amy E. Landis, Arizona State University
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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering
Paper ID #6835Experiential Learning in the Civil Engineering Curriculum: Collaborationsbetween Community Colleges, Research I Universities and National Labora-toriesClaire L. Antaya, Arizona State University theKristen Parrish PhD, Arizona State University Kristen Parrish is an Assistant Professor in the School of Sustainability and the Built Environment at Ari- zona State University (ASU). Kristen’s work focuses on integrating energy efficiency measures into build- ing design, construction, and operations processes. She has published journal articles, conference papers, and technical guides on novel design processes
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Capstone Design
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Elise M. Barrella, James Madison University; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Justin J Henriques, James Madison University; Daniel Devon Imholte
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Design in Engineering Education
at Georgia Tech completing her Ph.D. research as part of the Infrastructure Research Group (IRG). She also completed a teaching certificate and was actively involved with the Center for the En- hancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Georgia Tech. Her academic interests focus on two primary areas of sustainable transportation: (1) community-based design and planning and (2) strategic planning and policy development. Dr. Barrella is also interested in investigating how to best integrate these research interests into classroom and project experiences for her students.Dr. Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University Dr. Robert Nagel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison University
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Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Reg Recayi Pecen, North American College; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University
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Electrical and Computer
with sensors and other devices attached. Allprojects were tested in a campus environment to collect data and share the knowledge gainedfrom the projects with other students. Students submitted reports for each project anddemonstrated their projects at the end of the course period. Student feedbacks were compiledabout the projects. All the details (course curriculum, student body, projects, and components)are shared in this paper.IntroductionA microcontroller is the brain of an electronic device. Most electronic and electromechanicaldevices such as an alarm clock, cell phone, printer, digital watch, or game console come with anintegrated microcontroller system. Microcontrollers manage interactions between the peripheralsof a device according to
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Curriculum Development and Multidisciplinary Instruction
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeffrey R Seay, University of Kentucky
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Multidisciplinary Engineering
Paper ID #6941A New Multidisciplinary Course in Sustainability using a Combination ofTraditional Lecture and Self-Directed Study ModulesDr. Jeffrey R Seay, University of Kentucky Dr. Jeffrey R. Seay is an Assistant Professor of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky, Paducah Extended Campus. Dr. Seay joined the University of Kentucky in 2008 following a 12 year career in the chemical industry. Dr. Seay completed his BS and PhD from Auburn University and his MS from the University of South Alabama, all in Chemical Engineering. His primary research area is process systems engineering focused on
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ECE Curriculum Improvement
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dennis A. Silage, Temple University
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Electrical and Computer
ME.Bringing It TogetherThe integration of courses from another Engineering discipline into an undergraduate degreeprogram seems to be fraught with difficulties. The faculty from each discipline is concernedthose requisite courses define the degree program and that other courses can only be approvedelectives. Although a typical curriculum could include as many as three Engineering electivecourses, the advising suggestion that predominates for such courses is only those from thediscipline. This is especially endemic when preparatory and prerequisite courses are consideredwithin an Engineering degree program.EE courses such as electromechanical systems and power generation and transmission require anEE degree course in electromagnetics and transmission
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Software Engineering Outreach: Industry, K-12
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Clare McInerney, Lero - the Irish Software Engineering Research Centre; Mike Hinchey, Lero-the Irish Software Engineering Reseaach Centre
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Software Engineering Constituent Committee
CommunicationTechnology (ICT) in schools, 53% of Irish high schools are involved in the European ComputingDriving License (ECDL) programme, but the focus of this programme is on computer literacyrather than computer science.The outreach programme, which we have been running for four years, focusing on computationalconcepts and computational thinking, consists of four parts: teaching materials/curriculum, teachertraining, a competition and summer computing camps. Teaching materials/curriculum include a 45hour course designed for high school students. Teacher training is concerned with training primaryand high school teachers. The competition is an annual Scratch competition run for primary andhigh school students. The summer computing camps are run in our
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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
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Engineering Design Graphics
. Page 23.1152.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Teaching Sustainability in an Engineering Graphics Class with Solid Modeling ToolAbstractThere is consensus about the need to teach sustainability, but also concern about how toaccommodate these concepts into a crowded curriculum. Offering a separate course may not be arealistic choice due to resource or credit hour constraints. This paper investigates the capabilityof the sustainability component recently added to SolidWorks, which many universities use as amain Computer Aided Design (CAD) tool. We studied its usefulness in teaching sustainabilityconcepts to engineering students.The study was performed in a
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Student Enrollment, Attendance, Retention, and Graduation in Engineering Technology Programs
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Austin B. Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University; Craig A Chin, Southern Polytechnic State University; Florian Misoc P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University; Simin Nasseri, Southern Polytechnic State University; Adimathara P. Preethy, Southern Polytechnic State University; Scott J. Tippens, Southern Polytechnic State University; Randall A. Emert, Southern Polytechnic State University; Ali Khazaei, MET Department at SPSU
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Engineering Technology
abstract. As a result,both curricula are being developed as project-based curricula that offer plenty of hands-on andexperiential learning opportunities.III. Curriculum DevelopmentThe establishment of the Alternate Energy Innovation Center (AIEC) on the SPSU campusprovided an opportunity for ET faculty to integrate their applied research work into theirteaching. A number of ECET and MET faculty have been engaged in projects through theAEIC. In the initial stages, the center focused on research into Solar Energy Systems and isequipped with roof-mounted solar panels with solar tracking equipment. The scope of work hasrecently been expanded to include the study of Wind Energy Systems, Fuel Cell Technology,Power Electronics and Applications, Energy
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Enhancing Engineering Management
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
La Tondra Murray, Duke University
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Engineering Management
. Page 23.396.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Developing Community for Distance Learners in an Engineering Management ProgramAbstractAs universities explore options for the delivery of high quality degree programs to distancelearners, some students will look for innovative offerings that combine virtual instruction withelements of face-to-face interaction. Distance learners often select programs that support theasynchronous delivery of core classroom material to retain the momentum of established careersand better manage work-life commitments. There is additional value in distance educationopportunities that combine a flexible, academically rigorous curriculum with
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Software Engineering Outreach: Industry, K-12
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
W Eric Wong, University of Texas, Dallas
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Software Engineering Constituent Committee
c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Industry Involvement in an Undergraduate Software Engineering Project Course: Everybody WinsThe “Software Engineering Project” (SE 4485) is a one-semester capstone course in our undergraduateSoftware Engineering curriculum at the University of Texas at Dallas (hereafter, simply referred to asUTD). It is intended to complement the theoretical knowledge that students receive in their prior (andongoing) courses and provide them with an in-depth, hands-on experience in all aspects of softwareengineering. They are expected to walk-through the various phases of a software development life-cyclesuch as