Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine C. Balascio, University of Delaware; Beth (Becky) Kano Kinney, University of Delaware

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Engineering Technology

variety of disciplines to create an online peer evaluation system.The system accommodates numerical grading schemes in which student team members can useinstructor-defined rubrics or other criteria to evaluate or rate contributions to the team effort ofthemselves and fellow team members.To provide beneficial feedback to the students, the system encourages essay responsecommentary that students can write about themselves and other team members. The commentscan be compiled by the system and forwarded to the instructor. To insure anonymity and thatcomments released to students are constructive, the system gives the instructor the ability toexamine all comments and provide appropriate editing before the comments are anonymouslyforwarded to the

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenifer M. Shannon, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

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Engineering Technology

one of the key attributes future engineers need in order to becompetitive in the global market according to the National Academy of Engineers1. Yet surveysfrom industry employers often indicate that the communication skills of recent engineeringgraduates are unsatisfactory2. This paper describes a strategy to improve student writtencommunication skills and student engagement with the subject matter by developing the use ofcritical thinking skills during the writing process. The modified pedagogy discussed in thispaper provided students with detailed guidance and clear expectations for each writingassignment. A combination of peer review and instructor comments was used as a means ofproviding feedback for students to incorporate lessons

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen J. Horton P.E., University of Maine

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Engineering Technology

workplace. In anengineering environment you will be required to demonstrate strong professionalism skills aswell. In this course you will learn about and engage in the attitudes and behaviors employers arelooking for, and you will have practiced them so they are routine for you. You will be confidenton interviews for internships or career positions that you know what is expected. I will provideyou with feedback and help to develop these skills.” This framework allows me to relateproductive attitudes and behaviors in the classroom directly to their short-term interests as futureinterns and their careers after graduation. I can frame classroom issues such as professionalcommunication, working productively with their peers, academic honesty, respect

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan H. Sarapin M.A., Purdue University; Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology; Marvin I. Sarapin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

indicate that experience actually breedsineptitude: “92% of peer reviewers deteriorated during 14 years of study in the quality andusefulness of their reviews (as judged by editors at the time of decision).”34 A 2009 internationalstudy of more than 4,000 reviewers and authors reveals that while 81% of study participantsthink that detecting plagiarism is part of a reviewer’s role, only 38% believe that they are able todo so.35Because plagiarism is a growing problem, peer reviewers should be responsible for more thancursory comments on content and writing style; they should also investigate sources to verifyauthorial honesty, provided they are given access to the online tools necessary to accomplishthis. This additional responsibility for volunteer

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Norm Clark, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

2. Description of current issues and challenges 20 3. Quality of solution proposed [Alternatives, 30 Recommendations, Implementation Plan] 4. Value of solution [Link to Profitability] 10 5. Grammar/ Writing Quality 10 6. Bibliography/ References 10 Table 2 Grading Rubric for final project report 1.Organization 15 2.Subject Knowledge/Content 30 3.Graphics and Mechanics 15 4.Eye Contact, Elocution and Body Language 15 5

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

-onexperience valued by employers, and serves to fill in any gaps in understanding from thestudents’ classroom education. Page 25.325.4The first major retention issue the solar boat project targets is the lack of a well-defined studentsupport system. Numerous studies have shown that students who are involved in small groupsretain more than students who work alone8. Isolation of a student from his or her peers can causestress beyond that imposed by an already formidable field of study. At the beginning of eachschool year, the solar boat project falls under the responsibility of a group of students who opt tobecome members of the University’s Solar Boat

Conference Session

Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University; Daryl Hunter White, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4042: DEVELOPING EXPERIMENTS FOR THE VIBRATIONCOURSE WITH MINIMAL EXPENDITUREDr. B. S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University B. S. Sridhara is a professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Middle Tennessee State University. He received his B.S.M.E. and M.S.M.E. degrees from Bangalore University and Indian In- stitute of Science, Bangalore, India. He received his M.S.M.E. and Ph.D. degrees from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, and Auburn University, Alabama. Sridhara has published sev- eral peer-reviewed articles in the areas of acoustics, vibration, finite element methods, and engineering education.Mr. Daryl Hunter White, Middle Tennessee State University Daryl

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Introduction to Engineering Technology course,offered to freshmen electronics engineering technology students, are presented. The primaryobjective of this course is to improve the quantitative and qualitative problem solving skill offreshmen students during their first semester of college experience. This in turn contributes totheir preparedness for subsequent science, math, and engineering technology courses, positivelyimpacting student retention rate. The course presented herein also includes a number of hands-on projects to introduce the concepts of engineering design, prototyping, and testing. Soft skillssuch as formal report writing and team work, and orientation to engineering profession andindustry are also key components of this course. Course

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University; Gordon W. Skelton, Jackson State University; Pao-Chiang Yuan, Jackson State University; Jessica Buck Ph.D., Jackson State University; Britney M. Williams, Jackson State University

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Engineering Technology

emergency management and disaster assistance. He has authored numerous papers and presentations focusing on the use of decision support systems for risk assessment, threat analysis, and emergency management. During his tenure at JSU, Skelton has mentored more than 70 students at his research center, focusing on problem solving, software development, and GIS utiliza- tion. Skelton’s primary areas of interest are STEM education, risk assessment, decision support, and cyber security.Dr. Pao-Chiang Yuan, Jackson State University Pao-Chiang Yuan received his Ph.D in civil engineering (environmental/water resources engineering) from Oklahoma State University. Yuan serves as Peer Reviewer for state, private grant programs, and