Conference Session

Basic Concepts in Entrepreneurship

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University; Rajiv Ramnath, Ohio State University; Bruce W. Weide, Ohio State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

success of the program. In Section 4, we summarize the results of assessments ofthe program; we also highlight some of the specific successes, in the form of IT enterprises thatNEWPATH students have launched. In Section 5, we briefly consider some other programs inengineering entrepreneurship and compare them to NEWPATH. We then conclude with a briefsummary of the lessons learned and our future plans.2. Models of Entrepreneurial LearningA number of authors 10,11,12 have investigated some major problems that new enterprises typicallyencounter and the tasks that entrepreneurs must be effective at in order to address those problems.The latter include the ability to conduct market analysis, see the potential of new products andservices, make

Conference Session

Capstone Design Courses and Tools in support of Systems Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Systems Engineering

NASA Headquarters was Director of the Directorate Integration Office in the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate. In that position, her responsibilities involved strategic planning, international cooperation, cross-directorate coordination, architecture analysis, and exploration control boards. Ms Guerra also spent 3 years at the Goddard Space Flight Center as Program Integration Manager for future high-energy astrophysics mis- sions, particularly the James Webb Space Telescope. She began her career at the Johnson Space Center working for Eagle Engineering and SAIC, focused on conceptual design of advanced spacecraft for human missions to the Moon and Mars. Ms. Guerra earned a B.S in Aerospace Engineering and

Conference Session

Assessment of Community Engagement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Theresa M. Vitolo, Gannon University; Karinna M Vernaza, Gannon University; Barry J Brinkman, Gannon University; Scott E Steinbrink, Gannon University

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Community Engagement Division

commitment to service and regional outreach, and (4) the regional non-profit valuesthe expertise and professionalism delivered to their needs.To date, however, no assessment of the projects as part of an engagement process has occurred.Rather, each project is viewed as successful upon completion of its structure and delivery of itsfunctioning. As the SEECS faculty move forward with the seminar, a more complete andquantifiable assessment plan is defined. The assessment plan focuses not only on the productdelivered but also appraises the process supporting the development of the product frominitiation to delivery. A fundamental element of the process being appraised is the quality of therelationships between the site, the students, the SEECS faculty

Conference Session

Faculty and Course Evolution: Teaching With Technology, Online Delivery, and Addressing Emerging Student & Industry Needs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Continuing Professional Development

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. Noah Miller, Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems Noah Miller – Change Agent, Intrapeneur, and Software Engineer – brings passion to all that he does, es- pecially in fusing technology and people to accomplish the mission. Most recently, ”His business aware- ness and leadership skills have grown in scope as he takes on challenges beyond his cost and schedule

Conference Session

Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Conference Session

Intercollegiate and Cross-disciplinary Collaboration

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Burks Fasse PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology; James William Schwoebel, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ethan James Craig, Georgia Institute of Technology; Anish Joseph, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ajit Vakharia, Georgia Institute of Technology; Steve M. Potter PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kim Dooley, Texas A&M University; James DUPE Linder, Texas A&M University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

surveys, available to the participants online using the GTNeuro.net website(powered by Drupal 6.0’s webform feature, secured with AES encryption), were utilized tomonitor and understand the perspectives of LINCR Fellows (biweekly), PIs (monthly), andmentors (biweekly) before, during and after the LINCR program. The survey instruments weredeveloped by the LINCR planning committee and were sent out to the relevant user groups asreminders via the Boomerang application attached to Google mail. These short feedback formswere used to assess how the collaborations were proceeding and/or ask the graduate studentshow valuable the collaborations are to their particular research. We took survey data in abiweekly capacity to see how impressions change

Conference Session

Issues in Advising and Mentoring

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily L. Allen, San Jose State University; Francisco Castillo, College of Engineering, San Jose State University; Eva Schiorring

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Educational Research and Methods

M.S. in Counseling with an emphasis in Student Development in Higher Education from California State University, Long Beach. For the past nine years at both two and four- year institutions, he has served students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). As the Assistant Director of Advising for the Engineering Student Success Center at San Jos´e State University, he supports students with personal, academic and professional growth.Ms. Eva Schiorring Eva Schiorring is Senior Researcher for the Research and Planning Group for California Community Colleges. Since joining the RP Group in 2000, she has served as project director for ten major projects, including a statewide, multi-year

Conference Session

Engineering in K-12 Science and Mathematics Standards

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara J Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Kristina Maruyama Tank, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Aran W Glancy, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Jennifer Anna Kersten, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Forster D Ntow, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Solving engineering problems is an iterative process involving preparing, planning, and evaluating the solution at each stage including the redesign and improvement of current designs. At the K-12 level, students Complete should learn the core elements of engineering design processes and have the opportunity to Processes of apply those processes completely in realistic situations. Although design processes may be Design described in many forms, certain characteristics are fundamental. This indicator represents (POD) all of the three

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhananjay Kumar, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Courtney Lambeth, North Carolina A&T State University; Robin Guill Liles, North Carolina A&T State University; Narayan Bhattarai, North Carolina A&T State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

excellent talent pool for traditional graduate engineering programs, as well as non-traditional graduate programs planned for the near future at our university, such as the graduateprograms of the ERC-supported Bioengineering Department and/or Joint School of Nanoscienceand Nanoengineering. The content organization of the paper is as follows: (a) Nanotechnology-I:Development of an interdisciplinary nanotechnology theory-cum-laboratory course, (b)Nanotechnology-II: Development of an semester-long hands-on research-based course, (c)Nanotechnology modules in existing undergraduate courses, (d) REU activities, and (e) Specialopportunity for an NUE student to visit an international laboratory.A . N A N O T E C H N O L O G Y - I : DEVELOPMENT OF AN

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.

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Mechanical Engineering

technique engages all students and is very effective. In the end, the teams were required to develop a poster. Implementation: • Form Cooperative (Home) Groups Give each member one part of the assignment. • Break into Expert Groups All Home Group members leave the Home Group and form an Expert Group consisting of all the members in the class with the same part of the assignment. The goal of the Expert Group is: • Learn and become an expert on their part of the assignment. • Plan how to teach the material to the other

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division - Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Borenstein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert J Butera, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Engineering Ethics

instruction is notconsidered adequate as the sole means of instruction” and that “Acceptable programsgenerally involve at least eight contact hours”.[2] It is also important to note thatmembers of the research team are “highly encouraged” by NIH to be involved ineducating their trainees about RCR.NSF’s RCR policy was officially released in 2009 and required of institutions that theydevelop a training plan for students and postdoctoral researchers who are funded bygrants submitted or due on or after January 4, 2010.[3] At this point in time, NSF’spolicy does not specifically stipulate the format that the training should take, the amountof contact hours required, or the topic areas that should be covered. Although NSF hasgiven broad latitude to

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education (DEED) Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Sullivan, Virginia Military Institute; Jon-michael Hardin P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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Design in Engineering Education

for the design project, and bonus points were to be awarded for thehovercraft that could glide the furthest. While rough designs exist on the internet for hovercraft,the design teams quickly realize that “the devil is in the details” and a cleverly designed sealingmethod for the skirt can make the difference between designs that work and almost identicallooking designs that don‟t. Throughout the process of design and construction, faculty membersconversed with the teams, asking them to explain their designs, and, in the case where somethingdidn‟t work as planned, helping the students to strategize about how to find the problems withtheir designs. Through this project, students gained experience in an open-ended engineeringdesign problem, as

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R Goldberg, University of Pittsburgh; Jon Pearlman; Christian D Schunn, University of Pittsburgh; Birdy Reynolds, University of Pittsburgh; Shelly Renee Brown MEd, The Quality of Life Technology Engineering Research Center; University of Pittsburgh

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

relationship and proximity to UPMC, one of the largest healthcarenetworks in the US, allows us to utilize their services for any additional research and/orassessment needs.Product innovation course Participants complete a course on product innovation that includes design, development,and evaluation of technologies in addition to the processes of bringing these products to market.The course covers the steps in the establishment of a technology venture using the hands-onequivalent of a laboratory course. Teacher teams provide technical enhancements to new orexisting product/service ideas and construct business plans to form a proposed startup business.Activities include identifying user needs from real clients, developing concepts, evaluating

Conference Session

K-5 Teacher Transformation

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ming-Chien Hsu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

determineif the two cohorts answered differently in each engineering design process concept. Yate’scorrection for continuity was used to compensate for the overestimate of the chi-square value. Ifany of the cells had a count of less than 5, a Fisher’s exact test was used instead of Chi-square.Effect size was calculated where appropriate.Table 1. Assessment rubrics Design Ask Imagine Plan Create Test Improve Time Document Concept Present in Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N response? Page 23.503.5Table 2. Description and examples of

Conference Session

Capstone Projects, Design Projects, and Teamwork

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael W. Prairie, Norwich University; Gregory Wight P.E., Norwich University; Peter Kjeer, Harvard University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Generator System Electrical Mechanical Civil Generator Turbine I Structure Monitor Turbine II Transmission Figure 1. Top-level organizational structure for the generator project.Electrical teamThe generator design was based largely on a straightforward permanent magnet generator (PMG)plan that is designed to be built with basic tools that are likely to be found in communities indeveloping countries. The plans are available on line from Hugh Piggott,2 as well as through theoriginal sponsoring organization Practical Action

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Floyd, Oregon Institute of Technology; Hoejin Kim, OIT; David E. Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

navigation, global localization, and path planning areintroduced. After area mapping is completed by using RFID Tags, the robot analyses the scenesearching for abandoned or missing objects, RFID tags provide information about thesurrounding region or instructions for the robot to perform a certain task. The proposed approachassumes that RFID tags are distributed throughout the environment, along with visual landmarks.As soon as a tag is sensed, the bearing of the tag relative to the robot is estimated. Bearing Page 23.94.3information is then used to trigger a rotational movement of an onboard camera, so that it isoriented toward the visual landmark

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Poster Session & Unit Operations Lab Bazaar

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William M. Clark, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Appendix where the make, model, and cost of each of the main components is presented.In this poster we discuss the design and implementation of the various experiments afforded bythe apparatus, our experience with the gas pressure drop experiment in unit operations lab, andour plans to use the equipment in other courses. Page 23.126.2Figure1. Schematic diagram of air flow apparatus.Experiments and Example ResultsFriction factor and pressure drop in a pipeIn agreement with Luyben and Tuzla1, we had observed that our students lacked practicalunderstanding of gas flows. We included a gas pressure drop experiment similar to the one theydeveloped at

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Hubert Wilck IV, East Carolina University; Paul J. Kauffmann P.E., East Carolina University

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Engineering Economy

fullyonline course13.Research Study Motivation and FocusThe origin of our study is based in a solidly pragmatic perspective. Similar to one of the keymotivations noted by the Peercy and Cramer11, our engineering program must explore costeffective ways to increase course availability from several perspectives:  Although many students are able to take courses in the semesters planned when multiple sections are available, there is also a significant number who are off schedule and need “trailing” sections. Unfortunately, timing of face to face sections may conflict with other needed courses and online versions offer scheduling flexibility which is impossible for traditional sections.  Faculty resources trail the

Conference Session

"Modular" Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University - Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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Chemical Engineering

concept is a powerfulstatistical method which not only directs the planning and execution of an experiment, but alsoallows quantitative interpretation of the outcomes of the experiment. A key advantage of theDOE concept is that after choosing the dependent and independent variables of interest, theresearcher then only needs to execute the experimental design suggested by DOE to provide dataready for analysis. However, many homework assignments related to the DOE concept do notlead students through the entire DOE process, instead presenting data from an already-completedstudy for students to evaluate. Based on this type of homework problem, it is difficult for aninstructor to determine if students understand the application of DOE and the

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter J. Schubert, IUPUI

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

contacted members of the SEDS leadership team in summer 2012, receiving favorableconsideration. At the same time, a new SEDS chapter was formed on our campus. The 37charter members were told of the plan to engage SSP researchers, with the appeal that thischapter could become the nexus for this nationwide student movement. The OSER directorserves as faculty advisor for the campus chapter, but has imposed no requirements forparticipation in the movement.III. Appealing to SSP PunditsOSER has developed an extensive database of those who have published, advocated for, orexpressed interest in the development of space, and in particular in generating power from spacefor use on earth. During spring 2013 these pundits will receive two appeals. The first is

Conference Session

Thermal Sciences

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Jackman, Iowa State University; Stephen B. Gilbert, Iowa State University; Gloria Starns, Iowa State University; Mathew Hagge, Iowa State University; LeAnn E Faidley, Wartburg College

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Identifying relevant phenomena Stating an assumption Describing a relevant principle Justifying phenomena, assumption, principle… Metacognitive Developing a plan/approach to solving the problem Activity Monitoring their current status Evaluating their approach Justifying their plan or evaluation Other Any other activity (e.g., calculating)Pencasts and screen capturesUsing the problem sets implemented in ThinkSpace, we simultaneously collected pencasts usingSmart pens and screen captures using Camtasia. Student data were collected by schedulingindividual sessions with each

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amadin Osagiede, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

skills such ascommunication, teamwork, planning, example-setting, result-driving, innovation-driving,rapport-building and enablement. Page 23.1011.2Addressing the concerns of the National Academy of Engineering[2], which calls for betterleadership development initiatives for engineering students, requires many strategies. Oneapproach would be for an engineering curriculum to incorporate leadership development coursesinto students’ requirements before graduation. This would speak to engineering students the needand the value of leadership skills, since it is accommodated in their engineering curriculum.However, such an approach may not be popular

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Graham C. Archer P.Eng, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; Cole C McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University; Pablo D. Ramos

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

structure basedon a simplified set up plans and a quick site visit. At this stage in their education (UG Seniorsclose to graduation) they have taken a matrix structural analysis course, an introductorystructural dynamics course, and at least two design courses. Thus they can rapidly model thesmall structure and predict the natural frequencies and mode shapes within a few hours work. Itis however in the subsequent physical testing of the structure, the students learn of the maturityof the their modeling skillsUltra-Low Forced Vibration TestingThe authors have developed and implemented5,6,7 a new concept in Forced Vibration Testing(FVT) for low-rise building structures using ultra-low force amplitudes. Using low-costequipment (

Conference Session

Faculty and Course Evolution: Teaching With Technology, Online Delivery, and Addressing Emerging Student & Industry Needs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne P. Pferdehirt, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Continuing Professional Development

of instruction and stu- dent support. Prior to joining UW-Madison, Wayne directed the Midwest solid waste consulting services of Camp Dresser McKee and led energy conservation research projects for Argonne National Laboratory. He has a BS in engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University, an MS in civil engineering with an emphasis in regional planning from Northwestern University, and is a licensed professional engineer. For more information about UW-Madison’s online graduate engineering degree programs see http://distancedegrees.engr.wisc.edu Page 23.1224.1 c American

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alicia L Lyman-Holt, Oregon State University; Laia Cari Robichaux, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

towards building safer communitiesthrough planning for natural disasters, helping to fill the gap in public understanding ofengineering. Page 23.1362.3Figure 1: Mini-Wave Flume with Lego wallMini-Flume Hands-on Activity The mini-flume has been presented at in a range of events, from a Museum of Science andIndustry to national events in Washington DC such as National Engineers week Family Day andthe Smithsonian Folklife Festival. These events all have several common factors that shaped themini-flume activity: 1. Geared towards family groups 2. Limited time engagements 3. Outdoor or large convention hall environments 4. Many other competing

Conference Session

Programs in Entrepreneurship

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nada Marie Anid, New York Institute of Technology; Steven H. Billis, New York Institute of Technology; Marta Alicia Panero, New York Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

metropolitan region.To document this effort and facilitate its broader adoption, this paper will provide a detaileddescription of the project, indicating what is being planned, designed, and/or constructed, theissues/opportunities to be addressed, and expected outcomes and deliverables of each of itsconstituents.Project DescriptionWith New York State funding from the Empire State Development Corporation, the SoECS ofNYIT is launching a new Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC),www.nyit.edu/etic, to foster the School’s ongoing industry-academic partnerships.The Center is being created with the assistance of an Advisory Board made up of members ofindustry, government, and the venture capital community, who have agreed to work on

Conference Session

Problem- and project-based learning in environmental engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lupita D Montoya, University of Colorado, Boulder; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

extra work and skills; however, the students demonstratedcommitment to the project and to each other by trying to raise enough funds for all volunteers totravel to Peru. The final water heater design was modular and the team planned to build fiveunits in Peru. The main components of a single unit were built and tested before travel, whilesome materials and components were procured/pre-built for additional units to be assembled inthe field. Students made many preparations, including packing the materials for the trip. Theteam’s grit was tested somewhat during travel preparation but was tested more so during theimplementation abroad.MethodThis investigation used a case study method that focused on an analysis of an individual sectionof a larger

Conference Session

Capstone Design Courses and Tools in support of Systems Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ertunga C Ozelkan, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Peter L Schmidt P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Devin Hatley, UNC Charlotte; Kathleen Ann Boutin-Pasterz, UNC Charlotte

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Systems Engineering

and Industrial Engineering from the University of Arizona. He teaches courses on supply chain management, lean systems, decision analysis, designed experimentation, and systems design and optimization. His current research interests include on the education side development of simulations and cases for active learning, and on the model- ing side supply chains and logistics management, and production systems planning and optimization, and applications in different industries.Dr. Peter L Schmidt PE P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte Peter L. Schmidt received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Louisville, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Rose-Hulman

Conference Session

Assessment of Student Learning 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sabah Razouk Abro, Lawrence Technological University; Jerry Cuper, Lawrence Technological University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #5886Consistent Course Assessment ModelDr. Sabah Razouk Abro, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Sabah Abro is an internationally educated professor and program Director at Lawrence Technological University. He graduated with a Bachelor degree from the University of Baghdad, pursued a post gradu- ate diploma in planning from the United Nations institute in the middle east, Went to Wales in the United kingdom to get his Master’s degree and then to Belgium for his Ph.D. He has also international work experience; he served as Faculty at Al Mustansiria University in Baghdad, a regional consultant at the

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erika A. Mosyjowski, University of Michigan ; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Diane L Peters, University of Michigan; Steven J. Skerlos, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

and support of returning students. Page 23.377.4III. Research GoalsThe Graduate Student Experience and Motivations survey aims to identify common themes inthe perceptions and graduate school experiences of a diverse population of returning graduatestudents and how their perspectives and experiences compare to those of direct-pathway graduatestudents. This survey aims to improve our understanding of why both groups of students chooseto pursue a PhD, what their experiences during the course of completing the degree are like, andwhat they plan to do upon graduating. Specifically our work is guided by the following questionsfor both returners and