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The Role of Robotics in K-12 Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cher C. Hendricks, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tamra Williams Ogletree, University of West Georgia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

intensely competitive generation and represents the perfect storm of applied physics, mathematics, computer programming, digital prototyping and design, integrated problem solving, teamwork and thought leadership. Students with a previously undiscovered aptitude for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum are flourishing in growing numbers due to the efforts of schools, volunteer organizations, corporations, and governments internationally. The VEX Robotics Competition, operated by the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation, is a program that inspires thousands of students worldwide to pursue STEM- related education and career paths. (p. 1

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Lessons learned

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Merredith D. Portsmore, Tufts University; Jessica E. S. Swenson, Tufts University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

data will be collected on students’ pre and postattitudes, interest, and conceptions of engineering through surveys and the Draw an EngineerTest. Qualitative data will also be collected in the form of classroom video observations. Theresults of this project will help to demonstrate its efficacy as well as new ways to think abouthow we address the issue of female participation in STEM (focusing on engineering).Introduction The comparatively low enrollment of female students in college engineering programshas focused attention on the experience K-12 female students have in STEM (science,technology, engineering and mathematics) [1]. There is evidence from research in scienceeducation that female attitudes toward STEM form as early as

Conference Session

Technology in Mechanics Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Marie Grau, Stanford Univeristy; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University

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Mechanics

. Anotheroption is to impose a shorter time limit to add pressure, as tough time constraints are often areality in real engineering practice. As far as integrating the game into the ENGR 14 curriculum, the leading idea proposed by thestudents was to have the students play after learning about moments but before starting thebridge project. The students could also work on the same team they would work on for thebridge project to help them to learn how to work together and to work through issues they mightotherwise have later.Going forward, we plan to administer pre- and post-game surveys to ensure that students meetthe stated learning objectives. As previously mentioned, these include becoming morecomfortable working in teams and dealing with problems in

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehdi Shadaram, University of Texas, San Antonio; Thomas B. Morrow, University of Texas, San Antonio; C. Mauli Agrawal, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Aerospace

chance of graduating within 4-6 years.Thus, the Just in Time Math (JITM) strategy has been implemented in order to increase theinteraction between freshmen and engineering faculty and peers during the initial semesters. As aresult, more engineering students have shown more enthusiasm about engineering, and betterretention and graduation rates have been realized. In addition, since students graduate at a fasterpace, the implementation of the new curriculum will reduce the overall cost of college educationfor both the institution and students. In the JITM strategy the ideas from the newly developed course, known as EGR 101“Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications” at the Wright State University havebeen incorporated to create an

Conference Session

Lessons learned

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University; Ramiro g Gonzalez, Boston Arts Academy High School; Cassandra Wallace, Boston Arts Academy High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

course is a hybrid physics andadvanced algebra course that was being taught for the first time. The math teacher decided tocreate several projects to be the basis of the course: a rocket project, a stop-motion animationproject, an instrument-making project, and an egg drop project. With these four projects,students would be able to use the engineering design process to apply their knowledge andunderstanding of basic physics concepts. Execution One of the most important decisions our school made this last year was to combine ourpreviously separate math and science teams into one STEAM team. This choice is a first steptowards integrating science and math in our curriculum. The goal this year is

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arundhati Ghosh, Arizona State University

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Construction

ConstructionManagement curriculum or implementing BIM through several courses, such as in a 5 yearArchitectural Engineering curriculum. The latter does not offer traditional ConstructionManagement classes such as estimating, scheduling and project management as stand-aloneclasses1. In the effort of integrating BIM while meeting the challenges of accreditation, existingworkload and the ever-changing software, the Construction Management undergraduate programat the DEWSC, Arizona State University started offering a senior level BIM lab in conjunctionwith a Project Management lecture. This integrated lab-lecture has been offered since 2008 9.The lecture meeting twice a week “provides an industry wide view of the implementation ofBIM tools in the industry today

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David B. Benson, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

learning as an acquisition and integration process, thisis further reinforced when the concept of a spiral curriculum is also considered. Kolb (2000) in his Experiential Learning Theory (ELT) highlights the necessity ofcyclical instruction. ELT divides the learning cycle in to four phases: experiencing, reflecting,thinking, and acting. As a model for education, this process is both planned (formatted) andresponsive to the situation and content/skills being learned: activities are structured and plannedbut flexible to include individual. The cyclical nature of ELT supports this project in thenecessity of revisiting concepts at various points, over time to solidify and deepen a learner’sknowledge or concept acquisition and mastery

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

LogicDevices (CPLD: Complex Programmable Logic Devices and FPGA). Today, a more standarddevelopment process is widely used in industry. The process uses Hardware DescriptionLanguages as a design entry to describe the digital systems. The two most widely used HardwareDescription Languages in industry are VHDL (Very High Speed Integrated Circuit HardwareDescription Language) and Verilog (Verifying Logic). Although most traditional electrical andcomputer engineering programs have updated their curriculum to include topics in hardwaredescription language and programmable logic design (FPGA/CPLD), two-year and four-yearelectrical engineering technology programs have fallen behind and are moving slowly inupdating their curriculum. This paper will discuss

Conference Session

Creative and Cross-disciplinary Methods Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Shari E. Miller, University of Georgia ; Nadia N. Kellam, University of Georgia

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

, 2011. 36(6): p. 521-535.6. Kellam, N., et al. Integrating the Environmental Engineering Curriculum through Crossdisciplinary Studios. in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. 2010. Louisville, KY: American Association for Engineering Education.7. Cottman, R.J., Total engineering quality management1993, Milwaukee: ASQC Quality Press; New York: M. Dekker. 134.8. Robbins, P.T., Policy Area - The Reflexive Engineer: Perceptions of Integrated Development. Journal of International Development, 2007. 19: p. 99-110.9. Winner, L., The whale and the reactor: a search for limits in an age of high technology1988: University of Chicago Press.10. Cullis, A. and A. Pacey, A development dialogue: rainwater

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Student Development and Assessment in IE Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terri M. Lynch-Caris, Kettering University; Jonathan Weaver, University of Detroit Mercy; Darrell K. Kleinke, University of Detroit Mercy

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

disorders, workplace layout, safety and health.The Industrial Engineering student typically takes at least one introductory course in ergonomicsas part of their undergraduate curriculum. Thus, work integrated learning is a natural fit due tothe presence of workplace features and discussions that necessarily happen in this type of class.Innovation is necessary as new workplaces and equipment are brought into the workplace withincreasing speed and complexity. Biomimicry seemed like an interesting application forphysical ergonomics problems since nature faces and adapts to numerous environmentalconditions and potential hazards.Bringing it All TogetherThese four fragmented topics – PBL, Innovation, Biomimicry and Ergonomics – are broughttogether in the

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International Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Implementations, and Pedagogical Challenges in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael E. Auer, Carinthia Tech Institute, Austria; Arthur Walter Edwards, University of Colima

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International

Developmental CompetencesTeachers with a technical background appreciate new developments (e.g. new technologies)and readily integrate them into their teaching, systematically rethinking their own teachingstrategies and their teaching behaviors, making their own learning process transparent to Page 25.1319.8students and colleagues. They are also willing and in the position to initiate IGIP accreditationand register as an "International Engineering Educator Ing.Paed.IGIP ".The IGIP Recommendations for Engineering Pedagogy Studies (in short IGIP Curriculum) aredescribed in detail in 10.Interested institutions and engineers, teachers, and students are

Conference Session

ABET: Reflections on Accreditation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Fries, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Sree Kalyani Lakkaraju, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Brad Cross, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Susan M. Morgan, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

to design a system, component, or process in more than one civil engineering context PREVIOUS: an ability to perform civil engineering design by means of design experiences integrated throughout the professional component of the curriculum 4. Breadth Program Criterion: NEW: the ability to explain basic concepts in management, business, public policy, and leadership; and explain the importance of professional licensure PREVIOUS: an understanding of professional practice issues such as: procurement of work, bidding versus quality-based selection processes, how the design professionals and the construction professions interact to construct a

Conference Session

Ethical Cases and Curricula

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Jyothsna Kavuturu, St.Joseph’s College; Mehmet Cetin, Temple University

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Engineering Ethics

areas can pose ethical issues. The development of new products and services inthe 21st century demands unprecedented interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork. Scientistsand engineers are actively involved from the concept design stage to the completion stage of aproject requiring significant involvement in safety and environmental issues that have an impactnot only on the workplace but also society at large4.Ethics is an important subject and should be an integral aspect of any scientist’s or engineer’sactions. However, very few teachers include ethics as a significant part of their courses. Over the Page 25.836.2past several years

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Interdisciplinary Experiences and Assessment in Environmental Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl J.K. Desha, Queensland University of Technology; Charlie Hargroves, The Natural Edge Project

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Environmental Engineering

, London.18 Stasinopoulos, P., Smith, M., Hargroves, K. and Desha, C. (2008) Whole System Design - An Integrated Approach to Sustainable Engineering, The Natural Edge Project, Earthscan, London.19 Hargroves, K. and Smith, M. (eds) (2005) The Natural Advantage of Nations: Business Opportunities, Innovation and Governance in the 21st Century, Earthscan, London.20 The Natural Edge Project (n.d.) ‘Curriculum and Course Notes’, www.naturaledgeproject.net, accessed 10 January 2012.21 Holloway, M., Alpay, E. and Bull, A. (2010) ‘A Quantitative Approach to identifying Threshold concepts in Engineering Education’, Engineering Education 2010 Inspiring the next generation of engineers, The Higher Education Academy Engineering

Conference Session

NEW THIS YEAR! - ASEE Main Plenary II: Best Paper Recognition & Industry Day Session: Corporate Member Council Speaker

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Betsy Palmer, Montana State University

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ASEE Board of Directors, Corporate Members Council

solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues.In this research, we define contextual competence as an engineer's ability to anticipate andunderstand the constraints and impacts of social, cultural, environmental, political, and othercontexts on engineering solutions.How can engineering programs best develop their students' ability to integrate context anddesign? This paper reports results from two national studies, funded by the National ScienceFoundation, which are exploring educational practices and outcomes at diverse institutions.Prototype to Production: Processes and Conditions for Preparing the Engineer of 2020 (P2P)surveyed faculty members, students, alumni

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Civil Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Dawn Blevins, University of Utah; Steven J. Burian, University of Utah

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Civil Engineering

, science, and technical communication classroom. (2008). Proceedings of the IEEE international professional communication conference (pp. 1-7). Montreal, QC: IEEE. 978-1-4244-2085-8 5. ABET accreditation. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.abet.org/DisplayTemplates/NewsAndPubs.aspx?id=57 6. Pappas, E., & Pierrakos, O. (2010). Integrating developmental instruction in sustainability context into an undergraduate engineering design curriculum: level one. Proceedings of the 40th asee/ieee frontiers in education conference (pp. F1c-1-5). Washington, DC: ASEE/IEEE. 7. Prins, R., Kander, R., Moore, T., Pappas, E., & Pierrakos, O. (2008). Special session- engineering for a

Conference Session

Model Eliciting Activities

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; John Anthony Christ, U.S. Air Force Academy; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Tamara J. Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Educational Research and Methods

transport science.Prof. Tamara J. Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Tamara J. Moore is the Co-director of the University of Minnesota’s STEM Education Center and an Assistant Professor of mathematics and engineering education in the Department of Curriculum and In- struction. Her research is centered on the integration of STEM concepts in K-12 and higher education mathematics and engineering classrooms. Her research agenda focuses on models and modeling as a curricular approach and working with educators to shift their expectations and instructional practice to facilitate effective STEM integration

Conference Session

Factors Impacting Engineering Career Choices, Including Engaging Families

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juyeon Y. Kluin, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, Honolulu, HI.24. Cunningham, C. M., Knight, M. T., Carlsen, W. S., & Kelly, G. (2007). Integrating engineering in middle and high school classrooms. International Journal of Engineering Education, 23(1), 3-8.25. Salinger, G. L. (2003, January). Engineering in the K-12 curriculum. Paper presented at the American- Australian Technology Education Forum, Gold Coast, Australia, Technical Foundation of America.26. Splitt, F. G. (2003). The challenge to change: On realizing the new paradigm for engineering education. Journal of Engineering Education, 92(2), 181-187.27. Douglas, J., E. Iversen, and C. Kalyandurg. (2004). Engineering in the k-12 classroom: An analysis of current practices and guidelines for the future. Washington, DC

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Aidsa I. Santiago-Román, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Genock Portela-Gauthier, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Rosaurelis Marín Ramírez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Paola Pacheco Roldan, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

”.Engineers and non-engineers alike widely characterize engineering as a discipline whose purposeis to “solve problems”, and this is often framed as “design”1. Despite movements since at leastthe 1990’s to reform engineering education to integrate design throughout the curriculum,including during the freshman year, engineering curricula remain dominated by “linear” and “topdown” models that postpone the introduction of design. In this standard model, basic math andscience (“analysis”) courses are given during the first two years, followed by application of thisknowledge to conduct basic engineering analysis during the second and third years, andculminating in engineering design (e.g., capstone design projects) during the last year2, 3. Theinherent

Conference Session

Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Ortiz, LeTourneau University; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University

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Electrical and Computer

provides students witha broader context to the material learned in class. With project-based learning students shift froma passive to an active learning pattern that is likely to improve knowledge retention as well as theability to integrate material from different courses.1 Each project provides students with the Page 25.1084.2opportunity to apply the knowledge they have learned in classes, and each problem they face inthe project inspires them to explore the material more deeply in future study 2.Project-based learning can develop the ability of students to work in interdisciplinary teams.Interdisciplinary teamwork is not only an expectation of

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Jyothsna Kavuturu; Mehmet Cetin, Temple University

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Graduate Studies

growing pressure to include ethics throughout the curriculum is an issue that Page 25.193.2needs to be carefully studied. I am not personally convinced that incorporation of ethics requiresdevelopment of specific courses in order to increase the awareness on this subject. Nevertheless,considering the some universities, under the pressure of ABET assessment, are putting increasingdemand in this area, it is important that before this becomes another "imposed upon" assessmenttool we take a fresh look at why there is a necessity to incorporate this topic in the format of acourse.ResponseThe authors agree with the reviewer’s comment.CommentI believe

Conference Session

Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Civil Engineering

, general chemistry; general chemistry chemistry, general chemistry statics, strength of materials, thermodynamics, at least one additional an earth science, fluid mechanics, area of basic science a biological science electric circuits, fluid mechanics engineering economicsTechnical proficient in 2 of the 3 basic reach the design level in knowledge of four civil environmental issues associatedBreadth curriculum areas: one of 4

Conference Session

Relevance of and Models for Community Engagement in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan McCahan, University of Toronto; Holly K. Ault, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University; Mark R. Henderson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Annie Soisson, Tufts University

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Community Engagement Division

anti-foundational goals.This balance is reflected in the model we propose.3. Description of the ModelOur group formulated a model which characterizes 12 dimensions of LTS programs inengineering. This model provides a basis for comparing and contrasting programs. In addition,it can be used as a check list for developing a new LTS program, evolving an existing LTSprogram, integrating LTS into a curriculum, or assessing the quality of an LTS program.The dimensions are formulated to capture the qualities of current LTS programs that are presentacross a wide breadth of engineering institutions. As such the dimensions need to encompass thebroad variety of existing programs as well as take into account future developments in thispedagogy. The

Conference Session

ETD Design II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Robson, Texas A&M University; Ibrahim Savas Dalmis, Namık Kemal University; Vasil Trenev, Bulgarian Academy of Science

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

characteristics:1. Use of only one design problem for the whole class, instead of number of different problems;2. The design problem was specifically chosen, so that it allowed for a number of different design solutions;3. The design problem was directly related to the class curriculum;4. The design challenge was presented to the class by two industry personnel, who were responsible for providing a structured feedback/answers to teams questions throughout the semester. Specifically, students were asked to develop an automated system for inserting specimen cups in a carbon analyzer for commercial applications. The students were introduced to the machines that analyze the carbon content of organic and inorganic samples. The

Conference Session

First-year Programs Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jordan Michelle Hornback, University of Colorado at Boulder

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First-Year Programs

gains from first yeardesign.References[1] N. L. Fortenberry et al. “Engineering Education Research Aids Instruction,” Science Vol. 317, August 2007.[2] Beier, M.E. and Rittmayer, A.D., “Motivational Factors in STEM: Interest and Self-Concept,” Olio Digest(2010), 7-11.[3] Bandura, A., “Self-Efficacy in Human Agency,” American Psychologist, Vol. 37, 1982.[4] Stevens, R., O’Connor, K., Garrison, L., Jocuns, A. and Amos, D.M., “Becoming an Engineer: Toward a ThreeDimensional View of Engineering Learning,” Journal of Engineering Education, July 2008.[5] Savage, R., Chen, K., Vanasupa, L.,“Integrating Project-based Learning Throughout the UndergraduateEngineering Curriculum.” Journal of STEM Education Volume 8, Issue 3 & 4 June-December 2007.[6

Conference Session

Stakeholder Perspectives on Community Engagement in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kurt Paterson P.E., Michigan Technological University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; John J. Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Nathan E. Canney, University of Colorado Boulder

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Community Engagement Division

for learning, and a variety of attitude changes.11Inaddition, LTS may help attract and retain a greater diversity of students in engineering.12,13To allow more students to reap the benefits from LTS, faculty must be willing to integrate SLinto their courses and mentor extracurricular LTS activities. However, little is known about thebest practices, benefits, and challenges of LTS from an engineering faculty perspective. Resultsfrom the few studies on faculty to date are summarized below.The SLICE program at UMLhas conducted assessment of faculty via both an annual writtensurvey instrument and in-depth interviews with 14 faculty.14 The reach of this program has beenphenomenal, growing from a single faculty member engaged in SL in 2003 to 37 of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sukesh K. Aghara, Prairie View A&M University; M. Golam Faruk, Prairie View A&M University; Latha Vasudevan, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

played a leadership role in an effort to establish the Nuclear Engineering program at PV. He has led the efforts of procuring NASA and DOE funding for curriculum development of radiation science and engineering program at PV. He is the architect for the curriculum development of the energy engineering minor at the undergraduate level and energy engineering concen- tration at the graduate level within the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering. His research interests include characterization of radiation environment (neutrons and gamma) for fundamental materials research and space radiation effects in material and radiation shielding analysis for ground based system and space radiation environment. Aghara published a

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David G. Rethwisch, University of Iowa; Melissa Chapman Haynes, Professional Data Analysts; Soko S. Starobin, Iowa State University; Frankie Santos Laanan, Iowa State University; Tom Schenk Jr., Northwestern University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

State University. Currently, he is Interim Director of the Center for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Education (CESMEE). His research focuses on education pathways for diverse students in STEM fields.Mr. Tom Schenk Jr., Northwestern University Page 25.107.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A Study of the Impact of Project Lead The Way on Achievement Outcomes in IowaAbstract Iowa has implemented the secondary engineering curriculum Project Lead The Way (PLTW)in an effort to create a more seamless transition for students from secondary school into

Conference Session

Hands-on Laboratory and Design Experiences in Environmental Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Parhum Delgoshaei, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech

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Environmental Engineering

associated with developing an outdoor lab for environmental monitoring will belisted. In the following section, the design of LEWAS to overcome these challenges will bereviewed. In the following section, ongoing challenges associated with implementing LEWASwill be listed. Finally attitudinal data collected from students on LEWAS in the freshmanengineering course will be reflected upon and its educational applications in energy andenvironmental sustainability will be discussed.Educational Context of LEWAS and Prior Programming InitiativesA few years before implementation of LEWAS, a number of program-wide hands-on activitieswere developed and implemented in the freshman engineering program of Virginia Tech as aresult of an NSF funded curriculum

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi Guo, Stevens Institute of Technology; Shubo Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology; Arthur B. Ritter FAIMBE, Stevens Institute of Technology; Hong Man, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Page 25.1251.2mechanism, four spring-type SMA actuators are required to have long stroke and a strongenough force to overcome resistance force due to deformation of small intestine. Thedeveloped actuator is integrated with clampers mimicking claws of insects and an earthworm-like locomotive mechanism is proposed. The SMA actuators can be controlled to contract andstretch by passing current through the wire. When all four SMA are actuated in the samerhythm, the capsule robot moves forward or backward. Turning capability can be achievedby actuating the left and right SMAs in the opposite rhythm. Based on the design of actuators,the capsule robot have the ability to move in 2-dimensional, moving forward and turning,which enables it to implement