Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Mechanics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University; Edward J. Berger, University of Virginia

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Mechanics

were to help faculty (quote3): 1) engage in reflection and continuous improvement of learning, both their own and their students 2) facilitate conversations about teaching and learning in the process of building a learning community 3) create a collaborative learning environment with faculty and peers 4) build confidence in curriculum development including designing, guiding, and assessing learning 5) learn with and about technology in the process of improving curriculum, and 6) connect teaching and research and bridge the gap between theory and practice.Recognizing the potential for widespread engagement of engineering educators, an initiative onAdvancing Engineering Education through Virtual Communities of Practice

Conference Session

Engineering as a Professional Calling

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qin Zhu, Purdue University; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jian Yuan, Beihang University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

improving the practical effectiveness of engineering ethics that draws on theories in hermeneutics, practical philosophy, and discourse ethics has recently been awarded the ”Outstanding Dissertation Award” in Liaoning Province, China.Prof. Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Brent K. Jesiek is Assistant Professor in the Schools of Engineering Education and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He is also an Associate Director of Purdue’s Global En- gineering Program, leads the Global Engineering Education Collaboratory (GEEC) research group, and is the recipient of an NSF CAREER award to study boundary-spanning roles and competencies among early career engineers. He holds a B.S. in

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Education Session 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Elizabeth C. Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University; Jacob Dean Wheadon, Purdue University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

engineering students primarily and areembedded within the engineering curriculum, while others are campus-wide and target studentsin a wide variety of majors. Programs can also vary in terms of how they define their desiredoutcomes; some focus on generating a general awareness of entrepreneurship as a potentialcareer path, while others focus on developing innovative products and/or new business modelsand ventures. Some engineering schools, rather than offer a stand-alone course inentrepreneurship, integrate entrepreneurship throughout the engineering curriculum. Oneexample is Olin College which offers an integrated approach, whereby “entrepreneurship isinterwoven with mainstream engineering disciplines” (Fredholm et al., 2002).Entrepreneurship

Conference Session

The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

  2engineering  disciplines  have  ended  up  with  what  is  called  “packed-­‐curriculum  conditions” .      This  “packed-­‐curriculum  conditions”  is  a  problem  for  student  population.    Often,  what  has  been  developed  in  these  classes  does  not  align  well  with  learning  approaches  and  interests  of  new  student  populations.    Students  are  seeing  many  topics  that  are  important  but  do  not  have  any  connection  nor  integration  of  the  material.    Some  of  the  newly  developed  and  modified  programs  are  avoiding  the  condition  of  “packed-­‐curriculum  conditions”  by  introducing  an  integrated  program  where  the  important  information  are  integrated,  with  repeated  coverage,  throughout  the  core

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl A. Bodnar, University of Pittsburgh; Eric J. Beckman, University of Pittsburgh, Chemical Engineering Department; Joseph J. McCarthy, University of Pittsburgh; Steven R. Little, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

relate to the incorporation of active learning techniques in undergraduate classes (problem based learning, games and simulations, etc.) as well as integration of innovation and entrepreneurship into the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering as well as broader engineering curriculum. In addition, she is actively engaged in the development of a variety of informal science education approaches with the goal of exciting and teaching K-12 students about regenerative medicine and its potential.Prof. Eric J Beckman, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Beckman assumed his faculty position at the University of Pittsburgh in 1989, was promoted to as- sociate professor in 1994, and full professor in 1997

Conference Session

FPD 7: Beyond Course Content

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University; Susan F. Freeman, Northeastern University; Daniel Allan Sullivan, Center for STEM Education, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Accrediting Engineering Programs – Effective for Reviews during the 2013-2014 Accreditation Cycle, 27 October 2012, 22 March 2014, .6. Oakes, W., Coyle, E., and Jamieson, L., “EPICS: A Model of Service-Learning in an Engineering Curriculum”. Page 24.1369.12 Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2000.7. Oakes, W. and Thompson, M. “Integration of Service Learning into a Freshman Engineering Course”. Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2004.8. Duffy, J., Tsang, E. and Lord, S. “Service-Learning in Engineering: What, Why and How

Conference Session

Impact of Community Engagement on Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura M. Patterson, University of British Columbia

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Community Engagement Division

invaluable to other not-for-profit organizations to solve theirchallenges. In fact, it is an engineer’s obligation “to serve humanity” and share their skills“without reservation for the public good.”1Service learning has been implemented as a pedagogical strategy in technical communicationclasses for engineering students. In the context of first-year engineering curriculum, servicelearning is a useful pedagogical strategy that integrates community engagement with classroomactivities and critical reflection in order to engage students in their obligations as global citizensearly on in their education. In particular, the experiential aspect of service learning engagesthese new students in the complexity and uncertainty of real-world problems they will

Conference Session

STEM and ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kundan Nepal, University of St. Thomas; Andrew Tubesing, University of St. Thomas

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

, Technology and Mathematics portion of STEM have been well covered in K-12education for a number of years. With the adoption of Engineering into the Science Standards inthe state of Minnesota, the number of schools that actively offer engineering either as an instituteor embedded throughout their K-12 science, math and arts curriculum is increasing1. To betterequip in-service and pre-service teachers to handle the needs of the engineering curriculum, theUniversity of St. Thomas offers a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Education through itsCenter for Engineering Education. As a part of the certificate, in-service teachers go through aseries of courses that expose them to the fundamentals of the engineering discipline, theengineering design process

Conference Session

Socio-cultural Elements of Learning through Service

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bowa George Tucker, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; David O. Kazmer, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kurt Paterson P.E., James Madison University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Greg Rulifson P.E., University of Colorado, Boulder; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Community Engagement Division

course.Research Question and PurposeThe aim of this paper is to explore the continued practice of service-learning as an effectiveteaching method within an engineering curriculum at a public research institution of highereducation with a mission committed to excellence in teaching, research and communitypartnerships. While some faculty members continue to integrate service-learning in theirteaching, others have discontinued its use. Most studies on faculty involvement with service-learning have focused on factors that influence whether or not faculty adopt service-learningpedagogy, and no study has investigated factors for discontinuing the use of service-learning inengineering. This study examines the motivation for faculty involvement in service

Conference Session

Teaching and Pedagogy Issues in Graduate Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin M. Foley, Applied Physics Program, University of Michigan; Ashley M. Verhoff, Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan; John J. Pitre Jr., Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan; Kathleen Marie Ropella, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

wherethey are responsible for developing an entire course. Engineering students more often haveresearch assistantships, and available teaching opportunities can be limited to facilitating alaboratory section without developing its content.1 As a consequence, engineering students canbe left without the curriculum development experience necessary to become the next generationof excellent instructors. Some disciplines have recognized the need for graduate student teachingdevelopment;2-4 however, these programs are not widespread.Undergraduate students in engineering are often required to learn specialized skills such asMATLAB, Mathematica, Excel, SolidWorks, and COMSOL Multiphysics. These skills areindispensible in many areas of engineering, yet

Conference Session

Topics Enhancing ET Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Grimsley Michaeli PE, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Moustafa R. Moustafa, Old Dominion University; Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Alok K. Verma P.E., Old Dominion University; Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

multi-disciplinary in nature and integrates principles of many engineering disciplinesincluding, but not limited to, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and controlsengineering. These courses typically incorporate problem-based learning and project-basedpedagogy to effectively build the student’s knowledge and understanding. Old DominionUniversity’s Mechanical Engineering Technology (ODU MET) program offers undergraduatecourses related to Advanced Manufacturing including Robotics; Automation; LeanManufacturing; Computer Integrated Manufacturing; and Advanced Manufacturing Processes.Recently, two new courses related to mechatronics were added to the same focus area. In addition,ODU MET program has placed an increased emphasis on

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica W. Clark, University of Maine; John R. Thompson, University of Maine; Donald B. Mountcastle, University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. Therefore our results probably represent an upper bound on student knowledge. Consider- Figure 2: Task and prompt used in introductory physics to probe student ideas about work only.ing each part individually offers insights into specific difficulties students have with each concept.Considering the task as a whole represents a more global integration of many concepts, which isan important step in progressing through any course of study. We present the analysis of eachquestion in turn and finish with the complete task.3.1 Student ideas about thermodynamic workThe students were asked to compare the works done in two different processes connecting thesame initial and final states. They were also asked to provide an explanation. We believe

Conference Session

Engineering Faculty: Interactions, Influences and Issues

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Geoffrey Brown, University of Michigan; David B Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #8669Engineering Practice in the Academic Plan: External Influences, Faculty, andtheir Teaching RolesMr. Michael Geoffrey Brown, University of Michigan Michael is a second year doctoral student at the University of Michigan in Higher Education. His research interests focus on organizational communication and curriculum planning in post-secondary education.Dr. David B Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education David Knight is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and affiliate faculty with the Higher Education Program at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on student learning

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peggy C. Boylan-Ashraf, Stanford University; Steven A. Freeman, Iowa State University; Mack Shelley, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Engineering EducationThe different roles assumed by faculty members reflect the type of curriculum used in theengineering classrooms. Some instructors enjoy the authoritarian stance and provide students thetraditional education 38. In the traditional education format students are told what they areexpected to know and concepts are presented deductively 10,16. Other instructors become toolaissez-faire and become a silent member of the classroom or mainly an observer—whereinstruction primarily allows students to grow and learn on their own with little or no extrinsichelp 25.The role of the instructor in the classroom for course development in engineering educationcannot be divorced from the understanding of theories of learning and the effectiveness of

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Brower, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

“lesser” engineers who are sometimes classified as engineering technicians in industry (a designation typically reserved for an associates degreed individual).  The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam will be a required component of graduation for MET students. Note, to sit for the FE in Colorado, a student must be graduating from an ABET accredited program. We will have to wait until after successful accreditation in 2015 to implement this requirement.  Differential and Integral Calculus are introduced early in the curriculum to allow ME and MET students to be co-enrolled in the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Montasir Abbas P.E., Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

) Page 24.637.14 Develop Faculty Expertise  Develop materials that explain benefits of learning through multiple methods (i.e., traditional lectures combined with games).  Demonstrate materials and teaching methods at workshops to help instructors use multiple teaching methods.  Establish an online distribution site that includes a discussion forum for sharing classroom experiences.Implement Educational Innovations  Integrate online games into traditional instruction in Transportation Engineering courses at home institution.  Work with high school teachers to include course module in driver’s education courses.  Digitally disseminate game, course module, and assessment tools that Transportation

Conference Session

Innovative Assessment Techniques in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Shannon K Reynolds

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Civil Engineering

need. It can beexpected that allowing for a holistic sustainability curriculum within the engineering programthat introduces sustainability concepts early on and carries the concepts throughout theireducational tenure will produce an increasingly grounded understanding and confidence in thesubject. Thus, introducing sustainable development within the capstone project is a goodbeginning, but without a strong foundation in sustainability concepts with a comprehensivecourse its impact on deeper learning and competency is constrained.ConclusionThis paper presented a sustainability module for civil engineering education that incorporated theuse of the ISI Envision Rating System. The module integrates lessons on fundamentalsustainability concepts

Conference Session

The Interdisciplinary Nature of Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Chong, University of Toronto; Lydia Wilkinson, University of Toronto; Deborah Tihanyi, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

isequivalent to one 50 minute lecture period or a 30 minute lab) shared between all complementarystudies. Our accreditation board acknowledges the need for interpretation and judgement whiledistributing these units across the range of topics covered by this category, noting: While considerable latitude is provided in the choice of suitable content for the complementary studies component of the curriculum, some areas of study are essential in the education of an engineer. Accordingly, the curriculum must include studies in the following: a. Engineering economics b. The impact of technology on society c. Subject matter that deals with central issues, methodologies, and thought

Conference Session

Advances in CAD with Emphasis on Dimensioning

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey M. Otey, Texas A&M University; Pedro Company P.E., Universitat Jaume I; Manuel Contero, Universitat Politècnica de València; Jorge Dorribo Camba, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

. They state that design intent not only describes an artifact’s requirements andconstraints, but can also serve an expectant role in the design process. Their research examinedmethods used to share design intent information between models, but encountered difficultiesresulting from an absence of standards and data-exchange procedures. Dorribo-Camba andContero echoed these thoughts by stating that design intent is often embedded in the modelingapproach and in the dependencies between features in the CAD software17. Their research detailsmethods to represent annotations in order to enable increased design communication. Theseannotations are then housed and integrated in a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.While many authors have

Conference Session

FPD 10: Teamwork

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David W. Gatchell PhD, Northwestern University; Bruce Ankenman, Northwestern University; Penny L. Hirsch, Northwestern University; Adam Goodman; Koshonna Brown, Northwestern University Center for Leadership

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

, graphics, and communication. These oversights may have caused the students to question the relevance of the teamwork activities to their design project, in turn, leading them to label the exercises as “busy work” (a term they use all too readily for many of the assignments in DTC, even those that they come to value later in their undergraduate career). The syllabus also did not explicitly list how the teamwork assignments would be weighted in the final course grade. While they were included as part of the student’s “individual grade,” this only comprised 10% of the final grade, of which, the teamwork assessments were only a small part.2) Adding eight additional exercises to an already crowded curriculum was a mistake. The principal

Conference Session

Changing the Classroom Environment in Mathematics Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Bourn, Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy; Sarah C. Baxter, University of South Carolina

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

encouraged toperform estimations and must begin to evaluate what they need to know in the context of theapplication. In response to the driving question, students are prompted to start askingconceptually-based questions that motivate subsequent active learning modules. Thus the goal ofthe EFFECTs framework is to create an integrative, rather than additive, module based approach.The most non-traditional component of this teaching (student centered learning) model is areflective writing assignment that usually occurs after each module in the form of a journal entryand which is featured as a significant component of the final report. These reflections, incombination with the decision worksheet, are a critical part of the process. With the

Conference Session

Improvements in ECE Signals and Systems

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory J. Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Steven Holland, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

the benefits of a studio pedagogical model, provide details regardingthe intended course structure, and discuss a series of studio projects to be completed by students.Mobile Studio Design PedagogyThe studio design model is a central part of the curriculum for architectural programs, where it isused to foster creativity and develop a student’s understanding of the design process. The studiodesign model also assists students by integrating other issues such as societal impact and legalrequirements into the design process. Because the design process is core to engineering, studiodesign principles are increasingly being used in engineering curriculums8.Features of the design studio include project based assignments (studio projects) that

Conference Session

Improving Laboratory Education in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua A. Levinson, Lafayette College; Eric L. Maase, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Glen Thomas Tennyson

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #8705Automated Process Control Laboratory Experience: Simultaneous Temper-ature and Level Control in a Continuously Stirred Tank Reactor SystemDr. Joshua A. Levinson, Lafayette College Levinson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Lafayette College. His teaching interests are in senior capstone design, integrated chemical engineering laboratory, transport, and thermodynamics. His research interests are in semiconductor processing technology, mi- crofluidics, transport phenomena, chemical kinetics, and chemical engineering pedagogy.Dr. Eric L. Maase, University of

Conference Session

Understanding our Students & Ethical Development

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Colorado School of Mines; Maria Brunhart-Lupo, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

appropriateways to respond when ethically difficult decisions need to be made in the workplace.The focus of this study is on student responses to an open-ended question in the survey whichasked students to list two primary behaviors or actions that engineers must follow whenperforming their professional duties. Across the two samples, the most popular responses relatedto integrity, safety, honesty, and improving human welfare/society. While the workshop leadersemphasized that the study of ethics involves personal values or morals as applied to dealing withother people, it is notable that responses involving society were not the most frequent answersgiven during either semester. This might indicate that these students, as members of themillennial

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tina Hudson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon M. Sipes, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #10154Developing Critical Thinking Skills in a Mixed-Signal Test and Product En-gineering CourseDr. Tina Hudson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Tina Hudson is an Associate Professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2000. She teaches in the areas of analog and digital circuits and systems, analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design and testing, and MEMS. Her education research interests include the development of critical thinking skills and intuition in undergraduate students and course development based on

Conference Session

Structural Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James B. Guthrie, California Polytechnic State University; Pamalee A. Brady, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

also incorporated aspects offoundations, cladding, and long span and high rise structures.The primary goal of this five course series was to give these students tools that will assist them intheir careers as project leaders so they can better produce efficient integrated designs andcollaborate effectively with their structural engineering consultants and thus lead successfulprojects. The benefits of understanding structural principles apply to both ARCH and CMstudents. Architects typically take a lead role in building design and so an understanding ofstructural principles can enhance their ability to produce design concepts that are coordinatedwith an efficient, well thought out structural system. Understanding structural concepts

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Daniel Mosse, University of Pittsburgh; Margaret S. Smith, University of Pittsburgh; Jennifer L Cartier, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #9261Developing Highly Qualified Middle Grades Teachers With Expertise in STEMDisciplines via SUSTAINSDr. Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Bilec is an assistant professor in the Swanson School of Engineering’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Bilec’s research program focuses on sustainable healthcare, the built environment, and life cycle assessment. She is interested in improving the overall environmental perfor- mance of buildings while connecting the occupants in a more thoughtful manner. She is the Principal Investigator in a multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A. Kaupp, Queen's University; Brian M Frank, Queen's University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

teamwork and interpersonal skills and delivering a higher quality solution than individual submissions39. 3) Encourage integration and synthesis of information and concepts spanning engineering and other disciplines9. 4) Encourage reasoning and higher-order thinking skills through the ill-structured and complex nature of MEA instruction40.These benefits lead to a more meaningful learning experience for students by engagingthem in an exercise that reflects professional engineering practice. This meaningfullearning experience helps foster both higher-level skills and desired outcomes of complexproblem solving, communication, information literacy and critical thinking, and providesa developing framework for the assessment of

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences with Mechanical, Materials and Fluid Systems

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Chiou13 et al. also use a Dimension uPrint 3D printer to fabricate plasticparts for a walking robot in their robotics and mechatronics course. However, the prices of the3D printers used in the above research as well as the maintenance and material costs are highprecluding such 3D printers to be fully integrated into undergraduate engineering education. Forexample, uPrint 3D printers start at $14,900 which is about an order of magnitude higher thanUP Plus 3D printers.While inexpensive, the 3D printers used in our 3D-printing lab are still based on the newesthardware and software developments. MakerBot’s Replicator 2 was introduced in September2012, while Replicator 2X started shipping in limited quantities on February 25, 201314. Thepurchase order

Conference Session

Teaching and Pedagogy Issues in Graduate Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Shaurette, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Randy R. Rapp, Purdue Building Construction Management Dept.

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

progressive production of ajournal article, the focus of the Capstone Writing Course. Students must submit a credible articlefor possible publication to an industry periodical or academic journal to culminate their graduatestudies. Belcher’s Writing Your Journal Article in Twelve Weeks serves as the basis for thesecond year of resident writing instruction28. To complement this objective, the second yearwriting course also seeks improvement of student ability to condense information from a longerarticle and, then, to integrate and synthesize ideas for a paper from shorter but relatedpublications. The graduate faculty had noted that many students often summarized andsynthesized referenced concepts less adeptly than deemed necessary for their written