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Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rochelle Letrice Williams, ABET; Eyassu Woldesenbet, Southern University and A&M College

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

. Page 25.1337.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Role Model Affect and Its Effect on Underrepresented Minorities Pursuing Doctorates in Engineering Education1. BackgroundRegardless of race or ethnicity, engineering education began to see a decline in enrollmentbeginning in the early 1990’s. To address this concern, among others, ABET adopted theEngineering Criteria 2000 (EC2000), which introduced a new paradigm in engineeringeducation.1 The new paradigms in engineering education went beyond the need to keep studentson the cutting edge of technology, but required students to have interpersonal skills, beinquisitive and innovative, and most importantly, possess inter

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Examining Problem-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana Bairaktarova, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aikaterini Bagiati, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jennifer Dobbs-Oates, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-known as one of thetop ten engineering schools in the nation.We hope that this research may inspire early engineering curriculum developers and preschoolteachers to promote engineering-related outcomes using everyday classroom materials.Furthermore, having acquired an understanding of the landscape describing the existence ofvarious artifacts in early childhood classrooms, we hope that this study may function as startingpoint towards reevaluating the use of popular and unpopular or even completely unfamiliarartifacts. It may be appropriate to consider shifting the existing use of artifacts in preschoolclassroom to achieve a developmentally appropriate introduction to early engineering.Bibliography:[1] Brophy, S. and D. Evangelou (2007

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Innovations in Solid Mechanics

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University

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Mechanics

, “Applying Dynamics to the Engineering of the Perfect Bounce,” ASEE Annual Conference Page 25.1419.12& Exposition, AC 2011-16911 Ludwigsen, D., 2011, “Crash Safety in the Introductory Physics Lab,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition,AC 2011-165112 Duffy, J. Lord, S. M., Tsang, E., 2000,”Service Learning In Engineering: What, Why, And How?” ASEE AnnualConference13 Beer, Ferdinand P., Elliot R. Eisenberg, and E. Russell Johnston, 2007, “Vector Mechanics for Engineers,”Boston: McGraw-Hill Higher Education14 Varat, M. S., Husher, S. E., “Crash Pulse Modeling for Vehicle Safety Research,” 18th ESV Conference

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Using Computers, Software, and Writing to Improve Mathematical Understanding

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge A. Samayoa, Galileo University and Purdue University; Carlos Humberto Zelada, Galileo University

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Mathematics

Mathematics, University ofMaryland, for his helpful suggestions and comments.References [1] J. Beel, B. Gipp, and E. Wilde, Academic search engine optimization (aseo), Journal of Scholarly Publishing 41 (2010), no. 2, 176–190. [2] M. Boulos, I. Maramba, and S. Wheeler, Wikis, blogs and podcasts: a new generation of web-based tools for Page 25.1430.13 virtual collaborative clinical practice and education, BMC Medical Education 6 (2006), no. 1, 41. [3] J. Chao, Student project collaboration using wikis, Software Engineering Education Training, 2007. CSEET ’07. 20th Conference on, july 2007, pp. 255 –261. [4] M. Cole, Using

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The Transition from Secondary to College Mathematics

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex Feldman, Boise State University; Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University

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Mathematics

author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References1. http://www.aleks.com/2. Rueda, N.G. & Sokolowski, C. (2004). Mathematics Placement Test: Helping Students Succeed. TheMathematics Educator, 14 (2) (pp. 27-33).3. Cederberg, J. N. (1999). Administering a placement test: St. Olaf College. In B. Gold, S. Keith, & W. Marion(Eds.), Assessment practices in undergraduate mathematics (pp. 178−180). Washington, DC: MathematicsAssociation of America.4. Cohen, E., Friedlander, J., Kelemen-Lohnas, E., & Elmore, R. (1989). Approaches to predicting student success:Findings and recommendations from a study of California Community Colleges. Santa Barbara, CA: Chancellor’sOffice of the California

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BIM and Virtual Construction Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tulio Sulbaran, University of Southern Mississippi; Lewis Frederick Jones III, University of Southern Mississippi

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Construction

conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation (NSF).The Authors gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of the University of SouthernMississippiHonors College and the participation of the construction students that volunteered toparticipate in the activities of this project.Bibliography1. Dossick, C., Lee, N., Locsin, S., & Rojas, E. (2007). Defining construction management events in situational simulations. 7th International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality, pp. 80-89.2. Economic Growth (2005). Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 49 (4), 45. Retrieved July 2, 2009, from http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/ 2005

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mert Bal, Miami University

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Engineering Technology

tointroduce their students to highly complicated and expensive devices and systems in a cost-effective way. . VR is most suitable for replicating educational laboratories with highlyexpensive or potentially dangerous equipment. Although, the design and development of 3-Dvirtual reality systems cost relatively high, often not yet affordable by small educationalinstitutions, the use of VR can still be a suitable alternative to conventional expensive Page 25.1461.11educational laboratories. References[1]. Koh, S. H., Zhou, H., Tan, H.S., and Tan, K. C., 2002, Virtual Environments for manufacturing and training (VEMAT), Distance learning and the

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Mechanics Classroom Demonstrations

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brianno D. Coller, Northern Illinois University

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Mechanics

Spumone Page 25.1055.7Swingline challenge. The remaining 16 items correspond to concepts cover in the course, but notdirectly covered by either of the Spumone exercises.Other DataIn addition to the concept test data, we collected a considerable amount of demographic andsurvey data for these students. Also, we logged all their actions as they played Spumone. Thesedata are not analyzed in this article.Impact on Learning: ResultsPretest and posttest results are presented in Figure 4 in terms of Cohen effect size:Here and represent the average scores of students in the experimental (Game) and control(Non-game) groups respectively. Symbol S

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suzanne W. Scott, Petroleum Institute

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Design in Engineering Education

of anxiety.R. C. Jones and B. S. Oberst have identified the need for reform in engineering education inthe Arab world and all parts of the world, “as universities prepare graduates to enter theprofession of engineering which has been transformed by massive technologicaldevelopments and by globalization of all aspects of concern to engineers. Engineeringeducators in the Arab states region face particular challenges in addition to those facingsimilar educators in other parts of the world (including) tailoring programs to fill the needs ofcountries that are undergoing rapid modernization3 .”G.L. Downey and J. Lucena have identified cultural differences in how engineers define andsolve problems differently. “While it is now appropriate to assume

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University; Robi Polikar, Rowan University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University; Richard J. Kozick, Bucknell University; Robert M. Nickel, Bucknell University; Steven H. Chin, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

the project as successful in meeting thedesired learning outcomes.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThis work was supported by the National Science Foundation through TUES Type 2Collaborative Research Grants DUE-1122296, DUE-1122344 and DUE-1122299.REFERENCES 1. A. K. Jain, P. Flynn and A. A. Ross, Handbook of Biometrics, Springer, 2008. 2. The Global Biometrics Market, BCC Research, January 2007. (http://www.sbwire.com/news/view/18766). 3. A. K. Jain, A. Ross and S. Prabhakar, “An introduction to biometric recognition”, IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, Vol. 14, No. 1, January 2004. 4. S. Cotter, “Laboratory Exercises for an Undergraduate Biometric Signal Processing

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Laboratory Experiences with Thermal and Chemical Systems and Sensors

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hosni I. Abu-Mulaweh, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

system, Experimental Thermal & Fluid Science, 35 (2011) 1002-1009. Page 25.1168.127. K. Sutthivirode, P. Namprakai, and N. Roonprasang, A new version of a solar water heating system coupled with a solar water pump, Applied Energy, 86 (2009) 1423-1430.8. I.R. Pillai and R. Banerjee, Methodology for estimation of potential for solar water heating in a target area, Solar Energy, 81 (2007) 162-172.9. A.A. Dehghan and A. Barzegar, Thermal performance behavior of a domestic hot water solar storage tank during consumption operation, Energy Conversion & Management, 52 (2011) 468-476.10. M. Bojić, S

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Reza Nekovei, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Alexandra Chincarini, RETainUS

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe National Science Foundation.Bibliography[1] Avouris, P. (2004). Supertubes. IEEE Spectrum , 41-45.[2] Buzatu, D. A., Biris, A. S., Biris, A. R., Lupu, D. M., Darsey, J. A., & Mazumder, M. K. (2004). Electronic Properties of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes and Their Dependence on Sythetic Methods. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications , 1215-1219.[3] Meletov, K. P., Krestinin, A. V., Arvanitidis, J., Christofilos, D., & Kourouklis, G. A. (2010). Thermally Induced Softening of the Radial Breathing Modes of Bundled Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes. Fullerenes, Nanotubes, and Carbon Nanostructures , 538-544.[4] Saito, R., Dresselhaus, G., & Dresselhaus, M. S

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica R. McCormick, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Danny King, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

than one out of every four Page 25.1206.2students departed during the first year from a 4-year college or university4. Braunstein, McGrath,and Percatrice found that academic performance was overwhelmingly the most significant factoraffecting a freshman‟s decision to continue in to the sophomore year5. It is common sense thatstudents who struggle academically during their first year of college are especially vulnerable todisqualification as well as to voluntary withdrawal due to feelings of discouragement or lack ofself-efficacy3.Cruise states that while there are at-risk students who find themselves on academic probation, itis important to

Conference Session

TAC/ABET-related Outcome-based Assessment Methods and Models

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint; James Riddell, Baker College, Flint

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Engineering Technology

, and global issues pertaining to the electronictechnology field.k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.l. the application of circuit analysis and design, computer programming, associated software,analog and digital electronics, and microcomputers to the building, testing, operating, andmaintenance of electrical/electronic(s) systems.m. the application of physics to electrical/electronic(s) circuits in a rigorous mathematicalenvironment at or above the level of algebra and trigonometry.It must be noted that at the time of the initial accreditation of the AAS ET program nodifferentiation was made between the a. - k. Program Outcomes of two-year and four-yearengineering technology programs. At the present time the

Conference Session

Exploration of Trends in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manoj K. Jha, Morgan State University; Reginald Amory, Morgan State University

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Graduate Studies

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute during 1993-94 as a Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering and Virginia Tech.’s National Cap- ital campus as a postdoctoral Research Fellow in civil engineering during 2000-01. Prior to joining the Morgan State University, Jha worked for the Maryland State Highway Administration for about seven years from 1994 to 2001. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Maryland since 1997. Jha’s research interests are in developing computational models for sustainable transportation infrastruc- ture, three-dimensional highway design, highway and rail alignment optimization, and route optimization for civilian and military applications. For his scholastic and research achievements

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University; Gordon W Skelton, Jackson State University; Jianjun Yin, Jackson State University

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Civil Engineering

. s Set positive learning belief and ie Review learning performance and U eg til compare it with goals motivation; at

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Patrick lee Kirby, Drexel University; Bailu Xu

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

microspheres for handling liquids, Lab Chip 2117-120, 2002.6. E. Kjeang, N. Djilali, D.Sinton, Microfluidic fuel cells, Journal of Power Sources 186, 353-369, 20097. N. Damean, P.P.L. Regtien, M. Elwenspoek, Heat transfer in a MEMS for microfluidics, Sensors andActuators, A 105, 137 – 149, 20038. W. Lee, W. Fon, B. W. Axelrod, M. L. Roukes, High-sensitivity microfluidic calorimeters forbiological and chemical applications, Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, 106 (42) 18040;doi:10.1073 / pnas.0910433106, 20099. L. Wadsö, A. L. Smith, H. Shirazi, S. R. Mulligan, T. Hofelich, The Isothermal Heat ConductionCalorimeter: A Versatile Instrument for Studying Processes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, J. ofChemical Education, 78 (8), 200110. S. K

Conference Session

The Teacher as Manager: Best Practices for Culminating Design Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William P. Manion, University of Maine; Judith A. Hakola, University of Maine

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Civil Engineering

. The amount of background information available to begin the project. 4. The commitment of the client to the project. 5. The uniqueness and overall excitement of the project. Team-related criteria 6. The relationship(s) between team member(s) and the client. 7. The number and qualifications of team members with respect to the scope of work. 8. The apparent level of team commitment to the project.The fifth one, uniqueness and overall excitement, attempts to give weight to projects that aredifferent, potentially interesting to a wider public audience, or are particularly challenging. Forexample, one team did a project at Fenway Park in Boston, home of Red Sox baseball. With noprior contact, they approached the

Conference Session

Hey You: Effectively Engaging Students in the Classroom

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey A. Laman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Irene B. Mena, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Civil Engineering

the College of EngineeringLeonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering. Page 25.314.10Bibliography 1. Blicblau, Aaron S. and Joseph M. Steiner (1998). Fostering Creativity Through Engineering Projects. European Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 23, Issue 1, pp. 55-65. 2. Stouffer W. B., Jeffrey S. Russell, and Michael G. Oliva (2004). Making The Strange Familiar: Creativity and the Future of Engineering Education. Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. 3. NAE (National Academy of Engineering) (2005). The Engineer of 2020: Visions of

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Javernick-Will, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jessica Kaminsky, University of Colorado, Boulder; Cathy Leslie P.E., Engineers Without Borders - USA ; Kaitlin Litchfield, University of Colorado, Boulder

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

: 8thNational Conference of the Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science and Technology.; 2000:6–8.17. Roberts P, Ayre M. Did she Jump or was she Pushed? A Study of Women’s Retention in the EngineeringWorkforce. International Journal of Engineering Education. 2002;18(4):415–421.18. Walsh WB, Osipow SH. Career counseling for women. Psychology Press; 1994.19. Ceci S, Williams W, Barnett S. Women’s Underrepresentation in Science: Sociocultural and BiologicalConsiderations. Psychological Bulletin. 2009;135(2):218-261.20. Robinson L. Beyond flex time: Retaining female scientists and engineers. Journal of the Minerals, Metals andMaterials Society. 2009;61(1):96–96.21. Sheu HB, Lent RW, Brown SD, et al. Testing the choice model of social cognitive

Conference Session

Service as an Element of Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Pamela Dexter, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jane Hunter, University of Arizona; James C. Baygents, University of Arizona; Michael Gerard Thompson

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Conference Session

Ethical Cases and Curricula

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Russell Capelli, Virginia Tech; Estela Patron Moen, Virginia Tech; William N. Collins, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Ethics

25.491.14experience, resolve unique ethical challenges, and develop interdisciplinary skills. Moreimportantly, as the organization expands its footprint on campus and internationally, a refinedand enduring definition of international engineering responsibility is found through an evolvingconsensus that represents a growing group of eclectic individuals and stakeholders.References Cited:[1] Barakat, N. “Issues and Challenges of Teaching Engineering Ethics,” Proceedings of the CSME 2004 Forum,University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, June 2004.[2] Cuello, J. L. “Designing a Global Ethic for Engineers,” Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference andExposition, Nashville, TN., June 2003.[3] Luegenbiehl, H. S. “Teaching Engineering Ethics Across

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron G. Ball, Brigham Young University; Alan R. Parkinson, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Randall Davies, Brigham Young Univeristy; C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University; Holt Zaugg, Brigham Young University

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International

-161, 1982.[2] M. G. Grudzinski-Hall, K. L. Jellison, H. W. Stewart-Gambino, and R. N. Weisman, “Engineering Students in a Global World: Lehigh University’s Global Citizenship,” Online Journal for Global Engineering Education, vol. 2, no. 1, 2007.[3] J. R. Lohmann, H. A. Rollins, and J. J. Hoey, “Defining, developing and assessing global competence in engineers,” European journal of engineering education, vol. 31, no. 1, p. 119131, 2006.[4] A. Parkinson, “The Rationale for Developing Global Competence,” Online Journal for Global Engineering Education, vol. 4, no. 2, p. 2, 2009.[5] A. Parkinson, J. Harb, and S. Magleby, “Developing Global Competence In Engineers: What Does It Mean? What Is Most

Conference Session

Techniques in Improving Mathematics Education in STEM Curricula

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Vandenbussche, Southern Polytechnic State University; Christina R. Scherrer, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Mathematics

Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 39(7), 843-855. 9. Fernandez, E., Kazimir, J., Vendemeulebroeke, L., Burgos, C. (2002). Experimenting with Classroom Formats to Encourage Problem Solv ing. Pri mus, 12(3), 247-61. 10. Frederickson, E. (1998). Minority Students and the Learning Co mmun ity Experience: A Cluster Experiment. U.S.: Texas 1998-0400, ED423533. 11. Johnson, D., Johnson, R., Smith, K. (1998a). Active Learning: Cooperation in the College Classroom 2 nd ed. Interaction Book Co, Edina, MN. 12. Johnson, D., Johnson, R., Smith, K. (1998b). Cooperative Learning Return s to College: What Evidence is there that it Works? Change, 30(4), 26-35

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. Laguette, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Design in Engineering Education

the 2010 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. 4. Laguette, Stephen W. Progress Report -The Development of High Performance Capstone Project Teams and the Selection Process. Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. 5. Dieter, George E. and Linda C. Schmidt. Engineering Design. Fourth Edition. McGraw-Hill. 6. Davis, Denny and S. Beyerlein, P. Thompson, K. Gentili, L. McKenzie. How Universal are Capstone Design Course Outcomes?. Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. 7. Beyerlein, Steven and D. Davis, M. Trevisan, P. Thompson, O. Harrison. Assessment Framework for Capstone Design Courses. Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference &

Conference Session

Broadening Participation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary B. Phelps, HEDGE Co.

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, J.S. (1992). A longitudinal study of predictors of spatial ability in adolescent females. Child Development, 63.1: 37-46.21. Dweck, C. S. (2006). Is math a gift? Beliefs that put females at risk. Why Aren't More Women in Science?: Top Researchers Debate the Evidence. Ed. S. J. Ceci and W. M. Williams. Washington DC: American Psychological Association, 47-57.22. Dweck, C. S. (2008). Mindsets and math/science achievement. Prepared for Carnegie-IAS Commission on Mathematics and Science Education. New York, NY.23. Heilbronner, N.N. (2009). Nurturing talented girls in the science classroom. Gifted Child Today. 32.1: 46- 54.24. Linn, M. C. and Petersen, A.C. (1985). Emergence and characterization of sex differences

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Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part I) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monte L. Phillips P.E., American Society of Civil Engineers; Forrest M. Holly Jr. P.E., University of Iowa

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Civil Engineering

environments include design offices, facilitymanagement, academe, regulatory agencies, etc. While opportunities for attaining outcomes suchas Outcomes 20 to 24 in Figure 1 may be relatively common across all work environments,opportunities for attaining others such as 9 (Design) and 13 (Project Management) maybe quitedifferent from one environment to another. Nonetheless, it is the expectation of the civilengineering profession that the EI will demonstrate attainment of all of the outcomes prior toentry into the practice of civil engineering at a professional level, whatever their workenvironment(s) may have been during the early stages of their career. The Guidelines attempt torecognize these differences in offering multiple example pathways for

Conference Session

Retention of Women Students

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University; Kaitlyn J. Bunker; Nilufer Onder, Michigan Technological University; Raven Rachaun Rebb; Laura E. Brown, Michigan Technological University; Leonard J. Bohmann, Michigan Technological University

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Women in Engineering

-persisters. The gender-based analysis showed that non-persisting femalestudents have higher mathematics scores compared to persisters. Moreover, female leavers didnot have the same low grades as male leavers. These results suggest that female students havethe academic ability to complete an engineering degree, but not the interest7.Mendez et al.'s research showed that gender is not an important factor in persistence. Theiranalysis showed that rates of persistence are similar within subgroups of the data defined bycumulative GPA and number of STEM courses taken. In other words, once women decide tomajor in a STEM field, they persist at the same rate as men14.II.b. Internalization and Perceptions of Major and CareerStudents are affected in varying

Conference Session

Using Applications and Projects in Teaching Mathematics

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan Moore, University of Alabama, Birmingham

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Mathematics

challenge students to apply the information taught through modeling a system, analyzingit, and presenting a solution(s) complete with units and an interpretation of the physicalphenomena examined. Given that time is a premium in the academy and project creation is atime consumer, three original projects, which may be injected into any Calculus III, DifferentialEquations, or Engineering Mathematics course, have been created. The aim is to increase the useof projects in courses where the intent is there but creation time is the mitigating factor. Thispaper includes projects that tackle first-order ordinary differential equations (ODEs), second-order ODEs, and multivariable calculus.IntroductionIn some mathematics courses, students are asked to

Conference Session

Accreditation and Outcomes-based Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jens Kabo, Chalmers University of Technology; Xiaofeng Tang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dean Nieusma, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; John Currie, University of Sydney; Hu Wenlong, Beihang University; Caroline Baillie, University of Western Australia

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society